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MacDon R80 Manual

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R80 Pull-Type
Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner
Unloading & Assembly Instructions
Form # 169080
Issue - April 2007

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  • Page 1 R80 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Unloading & Assembly Instructions Form # 169080 Issue - April 2007...
  • Page 2 PULL-TYPE ROTARY DISC MOWER CONDITIONER Form # 169080 Issue - April 2007...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PERFORM PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS .................... 33 INTRODUCTION This instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the Model R80 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner. Use the table of contents to guide you to specific areas. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE THE MACHINE.

  • Page 4: General Safety

    Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of GENERAL SAFETY emergencies. Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure the extinguisher is properly maintained CAUTION and be familiar with its proper use. following general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery.
  • Page 5 Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine. Keep the area used for servicing machinery clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. spots dangerous when...

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

    III. METRIC BOLTS RECOMMENDED TORQUES 10.9 I. GENERAL The tables shown below give correct torque NC BOLT TORQUE* values for various bolts and capscrews. BOLT DIA. 10.9 Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in • "A" lb-ft N·m lb-ft N·m chart unless otherwise noted throughout this manual.
  • Page 7 FLARE TYPE IV. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS Refer to illustration and proceed as follows: O-RING TYPE FLARE Refer to illustration and proceed as follows: LOCKNUT FITTING WASHER O-RING BODY FLARESEAT SEAT GROOVE a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage. b.

  • Page 8: English/Metric Equivalents

    ENGLISH/METRIC EQUIVALENTS ENGLISH FACTOR SI UNITS (METRIC) acres x 0.4047 hectares (ha) ft/min x 0.3048 = meters/min (m/min) ft/s x 0.3048 = meters/sec (m/s) US gal x 3.7854 = liters (L) gal/min x 3.7854 = liters/min (L/min) (gpm) x 0.7457 = kilowatts (kW) = cubic centimeters (cm x 16.3871...

  • Page 9: Step 1. Unload Hitch

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts. STEP 1. UNLOAD HITCH CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. CAUTION Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below.

  • Page 10: Step 2. Unload Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY a. Remove hauler's tie down straps and chains. STEP 2. UNLOAD HEADER CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. CAUTION Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below.

  • Page 11: Step 3. Lower Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 3. LOWER HEADER MAST PERPENDICULAR TO GROUND a. Drive lifting vehicle to approach windrower from its "underside". b. Attach chain hooks to hooks on either side of ADJUST HEIGHT AS REQUIRED header. CHAIN NOTE The front face of the carrier mast should OVERHEAD LIFTING TYPE be approximately vertical for easier...

  • Page 12: Step 4. Remove Shipping Channels And Blocking

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 4. REMOVE SHIPPING CHANNELS AND BLOCKING d. Remove the bolt that secure shipping stand at each float spring anchor. e. Remove the support blocks and lower the a. Cut the banding on the shipping beam at the shipping stand to the ground.
  • Page 13 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY h. Cut all banding at header front covers. The two center bands also secure the forming shield top cover inside the header. Slide top cover out from front of header and set aside for later installation. Remove five bolts and nuts on each door and remove front angles and lift hooks.

  • Page 14: Step 5. Remove Cutterbar Components

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 5. REMOVE CUTTERBAR COMPONENTS a. Cut banding securing forming shield side deflectors cutterbar remove components from cutterbar. Set aside for later installation. WARNING Ensure cutterbar is completely clear of foreign objects. These objects can be ejected with considerable force when the machine is started and may result in serious injury or machine damage.

  • Page 15: Step 6. Unpack Hitch

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. UNPACK HITCH d. Secure the motor to the steering cylinder with a. Attach chain from lifting vehicle or hoist to hitch shipping wire. hooks, and raise it two feet off ground. b. Cut banding securing hydraulic motor and hoses to underside of hitch.
  • Page 16 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Remove four bolts securing shipping bracket at front of hitch, and remove bracket. Remove banding from jack. g. Remove bolt and washer securing pin to hitch. CAUTION Hold pin from falling to the ground when bolt is removed. k.

  • Page 17: Step 7. Attach Hitch

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY NOTE STEP 7. ATTACH HITCH Pin may need to be tapped into final position with a hammer due to the tight CAUTION clearances. Keep hands clear when lowering hitch. c. Secure pivot pin to frame by installing six 5/8 x 1.75 long Gr.

  • Page 18: Step 8. Connect Lift Hose

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 8. CONNECT LIFT HOSE IMPORTANT Hoses should be routed so there are no twists or sharp bends and no locations where contact with the frame is likely. Ensure that there is sufficient length of hose wiring span accommodate full swing of hitch in both directions.

  • Page 19: Step 9. Install Hydraulic Motor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 9. INSTALL HYDRAULIC MOTOR e. Position motor on gearbox as shown and re- install the four bolts (A). If required, loosen the a. Remove shipping wire that holds motor to hose swivel fittings at the motor ports to steering cylinder.

  • Page 20: Step 10. Install Wheels

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY d. Remove wheel bolts from wheel hub. STEP 10. INSTALL WHEELS CAUTION When installing wheel be sure to use the holes that are countersunk to match bolt head profile. The uncountersunk holes do not seat the bolts correctly. e.

  • Page 21: Step 11. Install Center Link

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 11. INSTALL CENTER LINK c. Rotate the turnbuckle sleeve (F) so that link can be connected to header. Insert clevis pin (B) when holes are aligned and secure with cotter pin. d. Snug up nut (E) but do not over tighten. A slight tap with a small hammer is sufficient.

  • Page 22: Step 12. Remove Float Springs

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 12. REMOVE FLOAT SPRINGS a. Cut the banding that secures the LH and RH lift cylinders and header float springs to the carrier frame. Lay float springs on the ground. Form # 169080 Issue – April 2007...

  • Page 23: Step 13. Attach Tractor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 13. ATTACH TRACTOR A. DRAWBAR EXTENSION a. Secure the drawbar so the hitch-pin hole is directly below the driveline. b. Unpack hitch parts bundle. c. Attach the drawbar extension (A) to the tractor drawbar as follows and as shown: e.
  • Page 24 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. ATTACH TO TRACTOR CAUTION Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine. a. Set park brake, stop engine and remove key. Pull pin (O) securing jack and move jack to storage position on side of tongue.
  • Page 25 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY C. HYDRAULICS/ELECTRICAL WARNING Do not use remote hydraulic system pressures over 3000 psi (20684 kPa). Check your tractor manual for remote system pressure. a. Install quick disconnect couplers onto hydraulic hoses at front of hitch as per following table. Use #8 ORB (3/4 inch –...

  • Page 26: Step 14. Install Steering Cylinder

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 14. INSTALL STEERING CYLINDER a. Cut the banding that secures the cylinder to IMPORTANT the hitch and swing the cylinder out from under To allow hitch to swing, the valve on the the hitch. hitch must be in the working or open b.

  • Page 27: Step 15. Fill Lift Cylinders

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 15. FILL LIFT CYLINDERS a. Open lift cylinder lock out valve on both lift e. Close lock-out valve on both lift cylinders. cylinders. DANGER Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.

  • Page 28: Step 16. Install Crop Deflector

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 16. INSTALL CROP DEFLECTOR c. Re-install in same location ensuring handle (C) is upright and engaged into adjuster slots. d. Re-install bolts (A) and tighten. a. Remove bolt (A) on each end of crop deflector (B). b.

  • Page 29: Step 17. Install Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 17. INSTALL FORMING B. INSTALL SIDE SUPPORTS SHIELD a. Retrieve forming shield bundles that were removed from shipping locations in earlier steps. b. Remove banding and packing material. A. INSTALL FINS a. Remove hardware from forward ends of fins. a.
  • Page 30 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY C. INSTALL TOP COVER Position rear member (D) on aft end of top cover and secure with nine 3/8 x 0.75 bolts (E) a. Disassemble rear member from top cover. and nuts but do not tighten. Retain hardware and remove packing foam from member.
  • Page 31 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY D. INSTALL SIDE DEFLECTORS c. Remove hinge bolt (B). Position side deflector (D) inside forming shield and locate hinge between hinge supports. Re-install hinge bolt (B), install nut and tighten. a. Install side deflector hinge bolt through top cover.
  • Page 32 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY E. INSTALL REAR BAFFLE a. Remove handle (A), washers, and bolt from aft end of each side support and retain for reinstallation. b. Remove nut (B) and bolt from each end of rear baffle (C). c. Locate rear baffle at rear of forming shield and install bolt (B) and nut at each end.

  • Page 33: Step 18. Install Float Springs

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT STEP 18. INSTALL FLOAT Because header weight transfers to outside tire whenever header is swung SPRINGS from one side to the other, tires must be fully inflated (30 psi (207 kPa)) to minimize effects on header float. e.

  • Page 34: Step 19. Install Options

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 19. INSTALL OPTIONS II. SHOE LIFT KIT a. Unpack kit. I. TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT b. Start tractor and raise header fully. a. Unpack kit. c. Stop engine, remove key, and engage lift cylinder valves. d. Install a lifts on each of the two end skid shoes, and on two additional shoes at equi- distant locations as follows: b.

  • Page 35: Step 20. Perform Pre-Delivery Checks

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS STEP 20. PERFORM PRE- DELIVERY CHECKS WARNING Stop tractor engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. IMPORTANT To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen down between auger and pans.
  • Page 36 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS C. CONDITIONER ROLLS I. ROLL GAP ROLL GAP CROP b. Remove bolt (A) and nut, and remove gauge (B) from inside panel at RH end of header. START POSITION The amount of thread protruding through jam nut should equal roll gap. Factory setting should be 0.125 in.
  • Page 37 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS D. LUBRICATE THE HEADER The header has been lubricated at the factory. However, it is recommended to lubricate the header prior to delivery to offset the effects of weather during outside storage and transport, and to familiarize the dealer with the machine. Refer to the illustrations on the following pages for lubrication points.
  • Page 38 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS LUBRICATE THE HEADER (cont’d) High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base CHECK PLUG Oil should slightly run out when removed. GEARBOX OIL LEVEL ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (3 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (4 PLCS) BELT TENSIONER PIVOT (1 PLC)
  • Page 39 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS LUBRICATE THE HEADER Cont’d) High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (3 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS & SHAFT (3 PLCS) BOTH SIDES Form # 169080 Issue –...
  • Page 40 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS LUBRICATE THE HEADER (cont’d) CARRIER FRAME High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base TONGUE PIVOT WHEEL BEARING – BOTH SIDES LIFT LINK 1PLC – BOTH SIDES CYLINDER PIVOT 1 PLC – BOTH SIDES Form # 169080 Issue –...
  • Page 41 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS LUBRICATE THE HEADER (cont’d) DRIVELINE High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base HITCH SWIVEL 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY PTO DRIVELINE Form # 169080 Issue –...
  • Page 42 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS E. OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND PARTS CATALOGUE Keep the Operator’s Manual and Parts Catalogue with the tractor operator’s manual. Form # 169080 Issue – April 2007...

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