MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Manual

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Ensure your machine operates at top efficiency by using only clean fluids and lubricants. Use clean containers to handle all fluids and lubricants. Store fluids and
lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Lubricant Specification
High temperature extreme pressure (EP)
performance grease with 1% max
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
Grease SAE multi-purpose
High temperature extreme pressure (EP)
performance grease with 10% max
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
Gear Lubricant SAE 85W-140 API service class GL-5
Single grade transmission/hydraulic fluid (THF)
Recommended viscosity:
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60.1 cSt @ 40° C (104° F)
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9.5 cSt @ 100° C (212° F)
Recommended brands:
Hydraulic Oil Lubricant trans / hydraulic oil
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Petro-Canada Duratran
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John Deere Hy-Gard J20C
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Case Hy-Tran Ultraction
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AGCO Power Fluid 821 XL
To help avoid major component service or replacement, perform break-in inspections on your machine during the first 50 hours of operation. Refer to your operator's
manual for complete break-in inspection and adjustment procedures.
Inspection Instance
First 5 Minutes Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir (check after first run-up and after the hydraulic hoses have filled with oil).
Check for loose hardware and tighten to required torque.
5 Hours
Check knife drive belts tension (check periodically for the first 50 hours).
Check auger drive chain tension.
10 Hours
Check knife drive box mounting bolts.
Change float module gearbox oil.
Change float module hydraulic oil filter.
50 Hours Change knife drive box lubricant.
Check gearbox chain tension.
Check deck height adjustment.
Ongoing Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the operator's manual for a comprehensive maintenance schedule and record. Log hours of operation, use the maintenance record, and keep copies of your
maintenance records. Following the maintenance schedule will increase your machine's life.
Description Use
As required unless
otherwise specified
Driveline slip-joints
Knife drive box
Main drive gearbox
Header drive systems
reservoir
Break-In Inspections
Item
Subject to change without notice
Capacities
Follow these five steps to set the header float and wing balance:
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IMPORTANT:
Read your operator's manual and complete all the setup tasks before setting the
header float.
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Complete before adjusting float or wing balance.
2.2 liters (2.3 quarts)
1. Park the combine on a level surface, and ensure the feeder house is level.
2.5 liters (2.6 quarts)
2. Ensure the top of the float module is level with the combine axle and the combine
tires are inflated equally.
3. Adjust the header so the cutterbar is 150–254 mm (6–10 in.) off the ground.
4. Set the header angle hydraulic cylinder to between B and C on indicator (A).
85 liters (22.5 US gallons)
5. Adjust the reel fore-aft to the middle position (5 or 6 on the reel arm decal).
6. Lower the reel completely, shut down the combine, and remove the key from the
combine ignition.
7. Place wing lock spring handles (B) in the locked (upper) position.
8. Place both left and right header float locks (C) in the unlocked (lowered) position.
9. Set the stabilizer/transport wheels (if equipped) to the storage position.
Step 2: Retrieving Torque Wrench from Storage
1. Remove special torque wrench (A) from its storage position at the right side of the
float module frame. Pull in the direction shown to disengage the wrench from
its hook.
SETTING HEADER FLOAT AND WING BALANCE
Step 1: Preadjustments
Figure 1: Header Angle Hydraulic Cylinder
Figure 2: Wing Lock Spring Handle in Locked Position
Figure 3: Float Unlocked – Right Side Shown
Figure 4: Torque Wrench Storage Location