MacDon R85 Operator's Manual page 8
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- Operator's manual (220 pages) ,
- Assembly instructions manual (122 pages) ,
- Unloading and assembly instructions (55 pages)
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6.4.1
Checking Roll Timing.............................................................................................................. 77
6.4.2
Adjusting the Roll Timing ........................................................................................................ 78
6.5
Forming Shields ............................................................................................................................ 79
6.5.1
6.5.2
Adjusting the Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield)............................................................................. 81
6.5.3
6.6
Header Angle ................................................................................................................................ 83
6.7
Cutting Height ............................................................................................................................... 84
6.7.1
Adjusting the Skid Shoe Height ............................................................................................... 84
6.7.2
Disc Speed ............................................................................................................................ 85
6.8
Ground Speed ............................................................................................................................... 86
6.9
Double Windrowing........................................................................................................................ 87
6.10
Tall Crop Divider Option ................................................................................................................. 88
6.10.1
Removing Tall Crop Divider..................................................................................................... 88
6.11
The Header Pan ............................................................................................................................ 89
6.11.1
Removing the Header Pan ...................................................................................................... 89
6.11.2
Installing the Header Pan........................................................................................................ 90
6.12
Haying Tips ................................................................................................................................... 91
6.12.1
Curing ................................................................................................................................... 91
6.12.2
Topsoil Moisture ..................................................................................................................... 91
6.12.3
Weather and Topography........................................................................................................ 91
6.12.4
Windrow Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 91
6.12.5
Driving on Windrow ................................................................................................................ 92
6.12.6
Raking and Tedding................................................................................................................ 92
6.12.7
Using Chemical Drying Agents ................................................................................................ 92
6.13
Levelling the Header ...................................................................................................................... 93
6.14
Unplugging the Header .................................................................................................................. 94
7
Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................................................................. 95
7.1
Preparation for Servicing ................................................................................................................ 95
7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum ..............................................................101
7.2.4
Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings..................................................................................................101
7.2.5
O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable)..................................................................103
7.2.6
O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable) ..........................................................105
7.2.7
O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings...........................................................................106
7.3
Conversion Chart..........................................................................................................................108
7.4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............................................................................................109
7.5
Maintenance Requirements ........................................................................................................... 110
7.5.1
Maintenance Schedule/Record............................................................................................... 111
7.5.2
Break-In Inspections.............................................................................................................. 113
7.5.3
Preseason/Annual Service ..................................................................................................... 113
7.5.4
End-of-Season Service .......................................................................................................... 114
7.5.5
Lubrication and Servicing....................................................................................................... 114
7.5.6
Greasing Procedure .............................................................................................................. 115
7.5.7
Lubrication and Servicing Intervals ......................................................................................... 116
7.5.8
Lubricating the Cutterbar .......................................................................................................120
Draining the Cutterbar Lubricant .....................................................................................120
Filling the Cutterbar Lubricant .........................................................................................122
7.5.9
Rock Guards.........................................................................................................................125
Inspecting the Rock Guards ...........................................................................................125
7.6
Cutterbar Disc Maintenance ..........................................................................................................126
7.6.1
Inspecting the Cutterbar Discs ...............................................................................................126
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