This manual describes the operating and maintenance procedures for the MacDon Model R85 Self-Propelled 13 Foot Rotary Disc Header. Your new MacDon rotary header is designed to cut, condition, and lay in windrows a wide variety of grasses and hay crops.
SAFETY 2 SAFETY WARNING 2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe practices. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY • Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of 2.4 GENERAL SAFETY emergencies. CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for types machinery: • Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. •...
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GENERAL • Keep area used servicing machinery clean and dry. oily floors slippery. spots can be dangerous when working with electrical equipment. Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded. • Use adequate light for the job at hand. •...
SAFETY 3.2 TERMS 3 DEFINITIONS The following terms may be used in this manual: 3.1 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS TERM DEFINITION TERM DEFINITION Windrower operation with Cab- American Petroleum Institute operator and cab facing in the Forward direction of travel. Articulating Power Tongue A hydraulic cylinder or turnbuckle American Society Of Testing And Center Link...
GENERAL 4 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION HYDRAULIC HOSES HOSE SUPPORT DRIVE MOTOR TO SP WINDROWER FRONT CURTAINS 8 DISC CUTTERBAR CONDITIONER ROLLS CAGE DEFLECTOR MANUAL STORAGE DOORS CASE DRIVE SHIELD HEADER BOOT BAFFLE BAFFLE CONTROL HEADER BOOT Form # 169455 Revision A...
OPERATION 6.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY 6 OPERATION Follow these safety precautions: 6.1 OWNER/OPERATOR CAUTION RESPONSIBILITIES • Follow safety operational CAUTION instructions given in your windrower Operator's Manual. If you do not have a • It is your responsibility to read and windrower manual, get one from your understand this...
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OPERATION • Keep everyone several hundred feet away from your operation. Ensure bystanders are never in line with the front or rear of the machine. Stones or other foreign objects can be ejected from either end with force. • Extreme care must be exercised to avoid injury from thrown objects.
OPERATION • As well, carry with you any protective clothing and personal safety devices 6.3 PRE-SEASON CHECK that COULD be necessary through the Perform the following the beginning of each day. Don't take chances. operating season: CAUTION • Review the Operator's Manual to refresh your memory on safety and operating recommendations.
(E). Use same hole location on both sides. 6. Adjust fluffer shield (F) to middle position. Loosen handles (G) if required. b. Attach the R85 header to the Windrower. Refer MacDon Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual, and then return to this manual to complete the attachment.
OPERATION 6.5.1 M205 Windrower DANGER 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. d. Connect large hoses to the lines at (C) and (D) as shown.
OPERATION 6.5.2 M200 WINDROWER DANGER 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. d. Check that hose support is positioned so that lower bolt is in forward hole and support is positioned as shown.
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OPERATION RETURN PRESSURE Move windrower left side platform to open position. CASE DRAIN RETURN PRESSURE ELECTRICAL Connect the three hoses from windrower to the MIDDLE VALVE BLOCK fittings on the header as shown. Connect two hose bundle from header to middle m.
OPERATION 6.5.3 M150 WINDROWER DANGER 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. d. Check that hose support is positioned so that lower bolt is in forward hole and support is positioned as shown.
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OPERATION h. Connect single hose (E) from header to coupler (F) on middle valve block as shown m. Move windrower platform to closed position. Remove caps and plugs on hoses from windrower and lines on header. RETURN PRESSURE ELECTRICAL CASE DRAIN Connect the three hoses from windrower to the fittings on the header as shown.
Disconnect hoses from lines (B), (C), and (D) on h. Move maintenance platform to closed position. windrower. Install caps and plugs on open lines. Detach the header from the windrower. Refer to MacDon Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual. Form # 169455...
OPERATION g. Install caps on connectors and hose ends if equipped. 6.6.2 M200 WINDROWER DANGER RETURN 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.
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OPERATION k. Rotate lever (A) clockwise and push to engage bracket. Locate electrical harness through support (D) and attach cap to electrical connector (E). m. Move windrower platform back to closed position. n. Detach header from windrower. Refer to the Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s.
OPERATION g. Install caps on connectors and hose end if 6.6.3 M150 WINDROWER equipped. h. At the header, disconnect electrical connector by DANGER turning collar counterclockwise and pulling connector to disengage. Stop engine and remove key from ignition Disconnect the two drive couplers, and case before leaving operator's seat for any drain coupler on header.
DETENT. • Stop engine and remove key from ignition. • Wait for all movement to stop. 6.9 TRANSPORTING HEADER Refer to your MacDon Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual for transporting headers when attached to the windrower. Form # 169455 Revision A...
OPERATION 6.10 HEADER OPERATION 6.10.1 Header Flotation Satisfactory operation of the header in all Header flotation springs are normally set so that situations requires making proper adjustments to 95-105 lbf (426-471 N) is required to lift either suit various crops and conditions. end of the header just off the ground.
OPERATION 6.10.2 Roll Gap Steel rolls "condition" the crop by crimping and crushing the stem in several places. This allows moisture release for quicker drying. The degree to which the crop is conditioned as it passes through the rolls is controlled by roll gap, which is factory set at 0.25 inch (6 mm).
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OPERATION 6.10.2.1 Roll Gap Adjustment a. Lower header fully. DANGER 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. b. Stop engine and remove key. 0.25 in.
OPERATION d. Repeat above step for opposite end of roll. 6.10.3 Roll Tension e. To decrease the roll tension, turn the spring draw-bolts counterclockwise to loosen the The roll tension (the force holding the rolls springs. together) is factory set to maximum and is IMPORTANT adjustable.
OPERATION 6.10.4 Roll Timing 6.10.4.1 Roll Timing Adjustment Adjust roll timing, if necessary, as follows: For proper conditioning, the rolls must be properly timed with each steel bar on one roll centered between two bars of the other roll as shown.
OPERATION 6.10.5.1 Side Deflectors 6.10.5 Forming Shields The position of the side deflectors control the width and placement of the windrow. WARNING DANGER Keep everyone several hundred feet away from your operation. Ensure bystanders Stop engine and remove key from ignition are never in line with the front or rear of the before leaving operator's seat for any machine.
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OPERATION 6.10.5.2 Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield) 6.10.5.3 Baffle The rear deflector slows the crop exiting the The baffle (F) determines the width and height of conditioner rolls, directs the flow downward, and the windrow. It is located immediately behind "fluffs" the material. and above the conditioning rolls, and can be positioned to;...
The header angle can be hydraulically adjusted from the windrower cab using hydraulic cylinder without shutting down the windrower. Refer to your MacDon Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual. Form # 169455 Revision A...
OPERATION 6.10.7 Cutting Height Cutting height is determined by a combination of the angle of the cutterbar/header, and the skid shoe settings. Cutting height should be adjusted for optimum cutting performance without allowing excessive build-up of mud and soil inside the header that can lead to poor crop flow and increased wear on cutting components.
Disc speeds are set and adjusted from the cab grasses, the disc speed will need to be using without shutting down the windrower. increased. Refer to your MacDon Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual. c. In light crops the header speed can be reduced while maintaining ground speed.
Lower header to ground, shut down windrower and remove key. If your windrower is equipped with the Double Windrow Attachment (DWA), refer to MacDon M Series Windrower Double Windrow Attachment Manual #169216 for operating and maintenance instructions.
OPERATION 6.11.4 Windrow Characteristics 6.11 HAYING TIPS It is recommended that a windrow with the following characteristics be produced. Refer to 6.11.1 Curing Header Operation, Section 6.10 for instructions a. A quick cure will maintain top quality because: on adjusting the header. •...
OPERATION 6.12 UNPLUGGING THE HEADER 6.13 STORAGE Do the following at the end of each operating DANGER season: a. Clean the windrower thoroughly. Stop windrower engine and remove key before removing plugged material from CAUTION header. A child or even a pet could engage the drive.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE • If more than one person is servicing the machine at the same time, be aware that 7 MAINTENANCE AND rotating driveline other SERVICE mechanically driven component by hand (for example, accessing a lube fitting) The following instructions are provided to assist will cause drive components in other the operator in the use of the disc header.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7.3.1.2 Metric Bolts 7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS NC BOLT TORQUE* BOLT 7.3.1 Recommended Torques DIA. 10.9 • "A" Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in lbf·ft N·m lbf·ft N·m chart unless otherwise noted throughout this manual. • Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7.3.1.3 Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings 7.3.1.4 O-Ring Type Hydraulic Fittings FITTING LOCKNUT FLARE WASHER O-RING GROOVE BODY SEAT FLARESEAT a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage. b. Align tube with fitting before tightening. a.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7.3.2 Recommended Lubricants • Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. • clean containers handle lubricants. • Store in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants. IMPORTANT Do not overfill the cutterbar when adding lubricant.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7.3.3 Conversion Chart INCH-POUND UNITS SI UNITS (METRIC) QUANTITY FACTOR UNIT NAME ABBR. UNIT NAME ABBR. Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares Flow US gallons per minute (gpm) x 3.7854 = liters per minute L/min Force pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons...
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.6 CUTTERBAR DOORS 7.4 HEADER LIFT CYLINDER LOCKS Refer to your MacDon Self-Propelled Windrower WARNING Operator’s Manual for details on the header lift cylinder locks. Do not operate the machine without all the cutterbar doors down, curtains installed 7.5 DRIVE SHIELD and in good condition.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.7.2 Greasing Points 7.7 LUBRICATION Refer to the illustrations on the following pages for identifying the various locations that require WARNING lubrication. To avoid personal injury, before servicing windrower or opening drive covers, follow procedures in Section 7.1, Preparation for Servicing.
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base BELT TENSIONER PIVOT (1 PLC) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) DRIVELINE SHAFT (2 PLCS) ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (2 PLCS) Form # 169455 Revision A...
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Greasing High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (2 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) DRIVESHAFT (1 PLC) Form # 169455 Revision A...
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.7.3 Lubricant Level CHECK PLUG Oil Should Slightly Run Out When Removed. CHECK PLUG Oil Should Slightly Run Out When Removed. GEARBOX LUBRICANT LEVEL (CHECK WITH TOP OF HEADER HORIZONTAL) GEARBOX LUBRICANT LEVEL (CHECK WITH HEADER FULLY RAISED) Form # 169455 Revision A...
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.7.4 Sealed Bearing Installation a. Clean shaft and coat with rust preventative. b. Install flangette (A), bearing (B), second flangette (C) and lock collar (D). NOTE The locking cam is only on one side of the bearing. c. Install (but do not tighten) the flangette bolts (E). d.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE d. Disengage the header lift cylinder locks, start CUTTERBAR windrower, and lower header onto blocks. Shut down windrower and remove key. 7.8.1 Cutter Bar Lubrication e. Open cutterbar RH door. The lubricant level in the cutterbar cannot be checked. If in doubt as to the quantity of lubricant in the cutterbar, do not add lubricant.
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.8.1.2 Filling DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine; stop engine, remove key and engage header lift cylinder stops before going under machine for any reason. CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
7.8.2 Rock Guards Check daily that discs are not damaged by rocks The R85 is equipped with a rock guard at each or worn excessively from abrasive working cutting disc location. The rock guard prevents conditions. They are interchangeable and a disc...
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE d. Replacing the driveline disc: 7.8.3.1 Disc Removal/Installation CAUTION Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. a. Place a block of wood between two discs to prevent disc rotation while loosening blade bolts.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE a. Check daily that the cutter blades are securely attached to the disc. 7.8.4 Cutter Blades BLADE WEAR TO CENTERLINE 0.81 in. (20.6 mm) ELONGATED HOLE Each disc has two cutter blades attached to either end and are free to swivel horizontally on b.
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.8.4.2 Replacement DISC ROTATION CAUTION Cutter blades have two cutting edges. Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised g.
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE b. Check nuts for wear or damage and replace nut 7.8.4.3 Cutter Blade Hardware Check blade attachment hardware each time blades are changed. Refer to previous section for hardware replacement procedure. a. Check bolts for wear or damage and replace bolt •...
Ensure cutterbar is completely clear of Refer to the Technical Service Manual or your foreign objects. These objects can be MacDon dealer. ejected with considerable force when the machine is started and may result in serious injury or machine damage.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.9 DRIVES 7.9.1 Conditioner Drive Belt The conditioner drive belt (A) is located inside the drive compartment at the left hand side of the header and is tensioned with a spring tensioner. The tension is factory set so should 5.55-5.95 in.
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.9.1.1 Replacing Conditioner Drive Belt DANGER 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. Lower header to ground, turn off engine, and remove key.
If repairs are required, it should be removed and serviced at your dealer. See your MacDon CUTAWAY TO SHOW GEARBOX dealer or Technical Service Manual. only...
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE h. Remove breather and bushing (C) at filler pipe. CUTAWAY TO SHOW GEARBOX Add 12 oz. (350 ml) of Traxon 80W90 gear lubricant gearbox through filler pipe. Lubricant should slightly run out of port (B) when at the proper level. Re-install plug (B) and tighten.
If repairs are required, it should be removed and serviced at your dealer. See your MacDon dealer or Technical Service Manual. only regular servicing...
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 4. Remove four bolts (D) and hinge (E). 7.9.4 Gearbox Speed Sensor 5. Slide and lift cover (B) away from motor to remove it. 0.08 in. (2 mm) The gearbox speed sender monitors the rotational speed of the gearbox output shaft and sends a signal to the systems monitor in the operator’s station, that is displayed as disc speed.
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 5. Install new sensor (F) onto bracket with bolt (H) and nut. Ensure sensor is aligned with pulley rim. 6. Check gap between sensor and pulley is 0.08 in. (2 mm) and adjust as required. 7. Route connector and harness through hole in frame and through grommet in cover.
Precision fits require WHITE ROOM CARE during overhaul. 7.10.2 Hydraulic Motor The hydraulic drive motor does not require any maintenance. If repairs are required, it should be removed and serviced at your MacDon dealer. Refer to the Technical Service Manual removal installation procedures.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Service Intervals: The recommended service intervals are in hours of operation. Where a 7.11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE service interval is given in more than one time The following maintenance schedule lists the frame, e.g. "100 hours or Annually", service the periodic maintenance procedures, organized by machine at whichever interval is reached first.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 7.11.3 Maintenance Record ACTION: - Check - Lubricate - Change Hour Meter Reading Date Serviced By FIRST USE Refer To Section 7.11.1, BREAK-IN PERIOD 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Conditioner Drive Belt Conditioner Gearbox Lubricant Level Bevel Gearbox Lubricant Level END OF SEASON Refer To Section 6.13, STORAGE 10 HOURS OR DAILY...
TROUBLESHOOTING 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 MOWER PERFORMANCE SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTION Cutterbar Plugging Dull, bent, or badly worn blades. Replace blades. 7.8.4.2 Build-up of dirt between rock Decrease header angle and guards. increase flotation. In some conditions, it may be 6.10.6 & necessary to carry header 6.10.1 slightly with header lift...
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTION Conditioner Rolls Plugging Cutting height too low. Decrease header angle to 6.10.6 (cont’d) raise cutting height. Backing into windrow. Raise header before backing Rolls improperly timed. Adjust roll timing. 6.10.6 Uneven Formation And Rear deflector bypassing or Adjust rear deflector for 6.10.7.2 Bunching Of Windrow...
Frequent Blade Damage Mud on cutterbar. Remove mud from cutterbar. Do not allow mud to dry on cutterbar. Spindle bearing failure. Replace spindle bearing. MacDon Dealer. Material wrapped around Remove disc and remove 7.8.3 spindle. material. Cutting too low in rocky field Decrease header angle.
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When all moving parts are completely stopped, remove foreign object. Belt pulleys and idlers Align pulleys and idler. misaligned. MacDon Dealer. Machine Pulling To One Side Header dragging on one end Adjust header flotation on 6.10.1 and pulling to that side.
OPTIONS 9.3 DOUBLE WINDROW ATTACHMENT 9 OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 9.1 TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT The double windrow attachment (DWA) can be attached to the M Series Windrower to enable double windrowing. The kit includes all the necessary fittings and instructions. 9.1 SKID SHOE KIT The tall crop dividers attach to the ends of the header for clean crop dividing and...
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 10 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Refer to R85 Rotary Disc Self-Propelled Windrower Header Unloading & Assembly Instructions, #169487 and Pre-Delivery Checklist that is included with your shipment. Form # 169455 Revision A...
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