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MacDon A30-S Assembly Instructions Manual

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A30-S, A30-D and A40-D Auger
Self-Propelled Windrower Header
Unloading and Assembly Instructions
Published: November, 2010
Form 169078
1
Revision C

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  • Page 1 A30-S, A30-D and A40-D Auger Self-Propelled Windrower Header Unloading and Assembly Instructions Published: November, 2010 Form 169078 Revision C...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This instructional manual describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the MacDon Model A30-S, A30-D, and A40-D Auger Headers, including a Grass Seed version. 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 3: Table Of Contents

    STEP 12. INSTALL FORMING SHIELD ......................17 STEP 13. ATTACH HEADER TO WINDROWER ..................... 18 STEP 14. MODIFY HYDRAULICS ........................21 A30-S AND A30-D ........................21 A40-D ............................21 M100 ............................21 M150 ............................23 III. M200 ............................24 M205 ............................26 STEP 15.

  • Page 4: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION following general farm safety precautions that should part your operating procedure for all types of machinery. • Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of Protect yourself. • emergencies. When assembling, operating and servicing • Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be •...
  • 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.

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

    RECOMMENDED TORQUES C. METRIC BOLTS STD COARSE BOLT TORQUE* A. GENERAL BOLT 10.9 DIA. "A" The tables shown below give correct torque lbf∙ft N·m lbf∙ft N·m values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in •...

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Fittings

    O-RING TYPE D. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS FITTING LOCKNUT FLARE TYPE WASHER O-RING FLARE GROOVE SEAT BODY FLARESEAT a. Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or obvious a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might defects. cause leakage. b. Align tube with fitting before tightening. c.

  • Page 8: English/Metric Equivalents

    ENGLISH/METRIC EQUIVALENTS 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 x 3.7854 = liters per minute L/min Force pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons inch x 25.4 =...

  • Page 9: Step 1. Unload Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 1. 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. TOPSIDE Using inadequate equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping or machine...

  • Page 10: Step 2. Remove Underside Shipping Stand

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 2. REMOVE UNDERSIDE SHIPPING STAND CAUTION Keep feet clear when removing final bolts. d. Insert tabs on skid shoe into slots (E) on a. Remove four bolts (A), and remove shipping cutterbar at inboard mounting locations on stand (B).

  • Page 11: Step 4. Install Gauge Rollers

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. Attach clips (B) with bolts and nuts removed at STEP 4. INSTALL GAUGE step c. to secure roller assembly to cutterbar. ROLLERS Tighten nuts. NOTE If kit not supplied proceed to STEP 5. LOWER Use a socket and ratchet wrench to HEADER.

  • Page 12: Step 5. Lower Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT STEP 5. LOWER HEADER See "Chain Requirements" in this section for minimum chain specifications. Also, a. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks. chain length must be sufficient to provide a minimum 4 feet (1.2 m) vertical chain CAUTION height.

  • Page 13: Step 6. Remove Shipping Stands

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. REMOVE SHIPPING STANDS h. Remove lynch pin from pin (C) in header stand at right side of header. Hold stand (D) and remove pin (C). a. Remove two bolts (E) from shipping stand (F). b. Remove hairpin from pin (G). c.

  • Page 14: Step 7. Install Tall Crop Divider

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 7. INSTALL TALL CROP DIVIDER If kit is not supplied, proceed to STEP 8. ADJUST LEAN BAR. Otherwise proceed as follows: d. Attach LH divider assembly (E) to LH end of a. Remove hardware on both sides of lean bar, lean bar with two bolts (F) and nuts provided.

  • Page 15: Step 8. Adjust Lean Bar

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 8. ADJUST LEAN BAR NARROW a. Lean bar is fully retracted for shipping. Remove hardware on both sides, and install lean bar in field position at position suitable for crop (normally 2/3 of the crop height). b.

  • Page 16: Step 11. Assemble Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. Tighten flange nut (F) enough to hold deflectors STEP 11. ASSEMBLE FORMING (C) in position, but still allow deflectors to move. SHIELD Tighten jam nut (D) against cover while holding bolt (B). a. Unpack and remove shipping material. b.

  • Page 17: Step 12. Install Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 12. INSTALL FORMING SHIELD a. Remove the header from the windrower (if attached) for ease of installation of the forming shield. NOTE Do not install the two triangular shaped e. Locate forming shield onto bolts plates. windrower legs, and secure with clevis pins (C) and lynch pin.

  • Page 18: Step 13. Attach Header To Windrower

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY BOTH SIDES g. Set forming shield side deflectors to desired width by repositioning adjuster bars (F). IMPORTANT same hole location on both sides. To prevent damage to the lift system when lowering header lift linkages without a •...
  • Page 19 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC LINK WITHOUT SELF-ALIGNMENT KIT - M200 STD, M150 AND M100 OPTIONAL REEL UP REEL DOWN HEADER HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN c. Slowly drive windrower forward so that feet (E) enter boots (B) on the header. Continue to drive slowly forward until feet engage the boots, and 1.
  • Page 20 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC LINK WITH OPTIONAL SELF- ALIGNMENT KIT - M205 STD, M200, M150 AND M100 OPTIONAL HEADER UP HEADER HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN HEADER DOWN 1. Adjust the position of the center link cylinder with the REEL UP and REEL DOWN switches, and HEADER TILT switches on the GSL to position the hook above the header attachment pin.

  • Page 21: Step 14. Modify Hydraulics

    (C). 2. Remove fitting from “DWA” port, and replace m. Start engine, and activate HEADER DOWN with check valve (B), MacDon #167344. Do switch on GSL to lower header fully. not re-install removed fitting. n. Activate HEADER TILT switches on the GSL in 3.
  • Page 22 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 7. Install large coupler (O) onto fitting at port “R1” on valve block (D). IMPORTANT 4. At valve (D), remove the cap (E) from port Make sure O-ring is on JIC threads in port R1 to “R1” fitting, and the plug (F) from “DWA” tee ensure a proper seal with the coupler (O).
  • Page 23 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY II. M150 a. Open LH maintenance platform, and modify valve blocks as follows: M150 WITH REVERSER VALVE M150 WITH REVERSER VALVE M150 WITHOUT REVERSER VALVE 3. Install smaller coupler assembly (C) in R2 port in valve block (A), and the larger coupler assembly (D) in R2 port in valve block (B).
  • Page 24 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY III. M200 M200 WITH REVERSER VALVE M200 WITH REVERSER c. Install smaller coupler assembly (C) in R2 port in valve block (A), and the larger coupler assembly (D) in R2 port in valve block (B). NOTE Adjacent hoses require slight...
  • Page 25 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY M200 WITHOUT REVERSER VALVE M200 WITHOUT REVERSER d. Install larger coupler (H) onto fitting at port “R2” on valve block (B). e. Remove cap from smaller coupler assembly (C) and install assembly in port R2 on valve (A). IMPORTANT Make sure O-ring is on JIC threads in port R1 to ensure a proper seal with the...
  • Page 26 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY IV. M205 a. The M205 hydraulics need to be modified to accept an A-Series auger header, and kits B5491, B5492, and B5497 should have been supplied with your header. AUGER HEADER HYDRAULICS b. Install kits accordance with instructions that were supplied with the kits to achieve the configuration shown above.

  • Page 27: Step 15. Configure Reverser Valve Jumper Hose

    STEP 15. CONFIGURE REVERSER to expose hydraulic valve blocks. VALVE JUMPER HOSE c. To route hose (B) from A40-D position to A30-S, A30-D position: An optional valve block to reverse the header drive in the event of plugging, may have been installed on the M150 and M200 windrowers.
  • Page 28 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY d. To route hose (B) from A30-S, A30-D position to A40-D position: 1. Disconnect jumper hose (B) at 90° fitting in port R4. 2. Rotate 90° fitting (D) under reverser valve block (A) so that hose can be routed to port C2 on header drive valve block (C).

  • Page 29: Step 16. Attach Hydraulics

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 16. ATTACH HYDRAULICS A. A30-S, A30-D I. M100, M150, M200, M205 DANGER Stop engine, and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a pet could engage d. Move hose bundle (E) to header.
  • Page 30 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY RETURN CASE DRAIN HEADER DRIVE Push hose connectors onto mating receptacles as shown until collars on receptacles snap into lock position. k. Activate header tilt cylinder switches to extend and retract center link. Check for sufficient clearance between hoses electrical...
  • Page 31 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. A40-D 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. Move hose bundle (E) to header. e. Rotate lever (D) clockwise, and engage in bracket to store.
  • Page 32 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Install Velcro straps on windrower as follows if not already installed. REEL and AUGER PRESSURE 1. Retrieve package of three Velcro straps KNIFE and shipped with the header. CONDITIONER RETURN CASE DRAIN KNIFE and CONDITIONER PRESSURE STANDARD HEADER AUGER and REEL KNIFE RETURN PRESSURE...
  • Page 33 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY o. Connect auger/reel pressure and reel/auger III. M200 return hoses from header to receptacles on windrower valve block. Refer to applicable section below. REEL/AUGER RETURN M100 REEL/AUGER RETURN AUGER PRESSURE M200 WITHOUT REVERSER VALVE AUGER/REEL PRESSURE REEL/AUGER RETURN REEL/AUGER RETURN II.

  • Page 34: Step 17. Configure Hose Routing

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY d. Re-connect hoses as follows: STEP 17. CONFIGURE HOSE ROUTING The header drive hose routing depends on the windrower model to which the header is being attached. M100/M205 1. Relocate tee (E) to upper port. 2. Connect hose (D) to tee. 3.

  • Page 35: Step 19. Lubricate The Header

    Refer to the illustrations on following pages for grease overflows fitting, except where noted. lubrication points. c. Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt. A30-S HEADER RH SIDE High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide...
  • Page 36 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A30-S HEADER LH SIDE High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base AUGER DRIVE BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC)
  • Page 37 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A30-D HEADER LH SIDE High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base CROSS SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on...
  • Page 38 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A30-D HEADER RH SIDE High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards, do not over grease.
  • Page 39 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A40-D HEADER LH SIDE High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base TINE BAR BEARING (4 PLCS EACH TINE BAR) SICKLE DRIVE BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) GAUGE ROLLER BEARINGS (2 PLCS) NOTE...
  • Page 40 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A40-D HEADER RH SIDE High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE DRIVE BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) AUGER SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive...
  • Page 41 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) HAY CONDITIONER HAY CONDITIONER High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base ROLL PIVOT (1 PLC BOTH SIDES) ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (2 PLCS) ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (2 PLCS) Form 169078 Revision C...
  • Page 42 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) DRIVELINES High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With A30-S 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINTS ONLY...
  • Page 43 OIL KNIFE DAILY EXCEPT IN SANDY SOIL AUGER DRIVE CHAIN (1 PLC) REEL DRIVE CHAIN (1 PLC) WOBBLE BOX (A30-S - 1 PLC) (A30-D/A40-D - 2 PLCS) (CHECK OIL LEVEL WITH TOP OF WOBBLE BOX HORIZONTAL) CHECK ROLL GEARBOX (1 PLC)

  • Page 44: Step 20. Perform Pre-Delivery Checks

    Refer to a. Open shield on header RH side. the appropriate section for your particular header. I. A30-S SINGLE KNIFE a. Open shield on header RH side. A30-D b. Reel drive belt (F) should deflect 3/16 in. (4 mm) when a load of 8 - 12 lbf (35 - 40 N) is applied to A30-S each belt at mid-span.

  • Page 45: A40-D Double Knife

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS Open shield on header LH side. III. A40-D DOUBLE KNIFE a. Open shield on header RH side. A40-D A30-D b. Sickle drive timing belt (M) should deflect g. Sickle drive belt (J) should deflect 0.55 inch 0.55 inch (14 mm) when a load of 5 - 6.5 lbf (14 mm) when a load of 5 - 6.5 lbf (22 - 30 N) is (22 - 30 N) is applied at mid-span).

  • Page 46: Auger Stripper Bar Clearance

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS B. AUGER STRIPPER BAR C. REEL TINE TO HEADER PAN CLEARANCE CLEARANCE FLEX TINE BACK 0.08 in. (2 mm) 0.08 - 0.39 in. (2 - 10 mm) IMPORTANT The above dimensions are provided as guidelines only. Tines may “slightly” contact the guards but not the knife a.

  • Page 47: Header Flotation

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS D. HEADER FLOTATION The windrower float springs are not used to level the header. To adjust float, proceed as follows: a. Check float by grasping the lean bar and lifting. The force to lift should be 75 - 85 lbf (335 - 380 N), and should be approximately the same at both ends.

  • Page 48: Header Levelling

    If additional levelling is required, install the removed shim on the opposite linkage. NOTE If required, additional shims can be ordered from your Dealer. (MacDon #110854) NOTE Float does not require adjustment after levelling header. Form 169078 Revision C...

  • Page 49: Conditioner Rolls

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS F. CONDITIONER ROLLS d. Loosen bolt (D), and rotate cover (E) to expose access port (F). DANGER = 0.5 in. (12 mm) 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.

  • Page 50: Skid Shoes/Gauge Rollers

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS G. SKID SHOES/GAUGE ROLLERS H. LIGHTS The hazard lights, which are mounted on both WARNING ends of the header, are activated by switches in the M Series windrower cab. avoid bodily injury death from Check for operation during run-up. unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder lockout valves before going under...

  • Page 51: Run-Up The Header

    Check actual speed of wobble box pulley using a hand-held optical tachometer during run-up. Speed should A30-S, and 950 rpm for A30-D and A40-D with the engine at 2600 rpm (M100), 2300 rpm (M150, M200, M205). Form 169078...

  • Page 52: Knife

    Re-tighten bolt. 2. Adjust guard alignment as follows: guard straightening tool (MacDon #140135) is available from your MacDon Dealer: UPWARD ADJUSTMENT Position tool as shown at and pull “up”. DOWNWARD ADJUSTMENT Position tool as shown and push “down”.
  • Page 53 NOTES Form 169078 Revision C...
  • Page 54 Self-Propelled Auger Header Model A30-S, A30-D, and A40-D Pre-Delivery Checklist Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your Customer. Refer to Set-Up Instructions for adjustment details. The completed checklist should be retained either by the Customer or the Dealer.
  • Page 56 MacDon Inc. 10708 N. Pomona Avenue Kansas City, Missouri United States, 64153-1924 t. (816) 891-7313 f. (816) 891-7323 MacDon Australia Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 079 393 721 P.O. Box 243 Suite 3, 143 Main Street Greensborough, Victoria Australia 3088 t. 03 9432 9982 f.

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