Page 1 FD2 Series FlexDraper Header with ® FM200 Float Module Operator’s Manual 215986 Revision A Original Instruction...
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Page 9 MacDon provides warranty for Customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. A copy of the MacDon Industries Limited Warranty Policy, which explains this warranty, should have been provided to you by your Dealer. Damage resulting from any of the following conditions will void the warranty: •...
Page 10 • Latvian • English • Russian • Lithuanian • Estonian • Spanish • Polish These manuals can be ordered from MacDon, downloaded from the MacDon Dealer Portal (https://portal.macdon.com) (login required), or downloaded from the MacDon website (http://www.macdon.com). viii MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 11: Summary Of Changes
Summary of Changes The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document. Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only • Added decal MAC327086. • ECN 58694 • Superseded decal MAC313726 with • ECN 63008 1.7 Safety Decal Locations, page 8 MAC360541.
Page 12 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only 3.9.9 Knife Speed Information, page Added knife speed information for FD225. Engineering Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders – Added topic for FD225. Technical Publications Single Reel, page 166 Removing Crop Dividers, page 184 Corrected terminology: hex shaft was nut. Technical Publications Installing Crop Dividers, page 186 Corrected terminology: hex shaft was nut.
Page 13 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only 5.2.1 Rock Retarder Kit, page 487 Added FD225 information. Technical Publications 5.2.2 Four-Point Knife Guard, page 487 Added new topic. ECN 62217 ™ 5.4.1 ContourMax Contour Wheels MACB7324 was superseded by MACB7335. ECN 62171 Kit, page 493 Added FD225 information.
Page 14: Recording Model And Serial Number
Recording Model and Serial Number Record the model number, serial number, and model year of the header, float module, and transport/stabilizer wheel option (if installed) in the spaces provided. FD2 Series FlexDraper ® Header Header Model: Serial Number: Model Year: The header’s serial number plate (A) is located on the back of the header, beside the left endsheet.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration of Conformity ..........................i Introduction ............................. vii Summary of Changes........................... ix Recording Model and Serial Number......................xii Chapter 1: Safety ............................1 1.1 Safety Alert Symbols ..........................1 1.2 Signal Words ............................2 1.3 General Safety ............................3 1.4 Maintenance Safety ..........................5 1.5 Hydraulic Safety .............................6 1.6 Safety Signs ............................7 1.6.1 Installing Safety Decals........................7...
Page 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.3 Break-in Period ............................ 49 3.4 Shutting down the Combine ........................50 3.5 Cab Controls ............................51 3.6 Header Attachment/Detachment ......................52 3.6.1 New Holland Combines ......................... 52 Attaching Header to New Holland CR/CX Combine ................52 Detaching Header from New Holland CR/CX Combine ...............
Page 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.9.4 Checking and Adjusting Wing Balance.................... 148 3.9.5 Header Angle ..........................152 Adjusting Header Angle from Combine ..................154 3.9.6 Reel Speed..........................154 Optional Reel Drive Sprockets ..................... 155 3.9.7 Ground Speed ........................... 156 3.9.8 Side Draper Speed........................157 Adjusting Side Draper Speed.......................
Page 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting Auto Header Height Control Sensitivity – New Holland CR/CX Series........218 Setting Preset Cutting Height – New Holland CR/CX Series ............... 219 3.10.7 New Holland Combines – CR Series – 2015 and Later..............220 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab – New Holland CR Series ..........220 Setting up Auto Header Height Control –...
Page 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Every 500 Hours ........................282 4.3.2 Greasing Procedure ........................283 4.3.3 Lubricating Reel Drive Chain ......................284 4.3.4 Lubricating Auger Drive Chain ...................... 285 4.3.5 Lubricating Header Drive Main Gearbox..................286 Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Main Gearbox................286 Adding Oil to Header Drive Main Gearbox..................
Page 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.8.6 Spare Knives ..........................336 4.8.7 Pointed Knife Guards and Hold-Downs................... 337 Pointed Knife Guards on Single-Knife Headers ................338 Pointed Knife Guards on FD235 Double-Knife Header..............339 Pointed Knife Guards on FD240 Double-Knife Header..............340 Pointed Knife Guards on FD241 Double-Knife Header..............341 Pointed Knife Guards on FD245 Double-Knife Header..............
Page 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.11.3 Replacing Feed Deflectors on New Holland CR Combines ..............396 4.12 Header Side Drapers.......................... 398 4.12.1 Removing Side Drapers ......................398 4.12.2 Installing Side Drapers....................... 399 4.12.3 Adjusting Deck Height ....................... 400 4.12.4 Adjusting Side Draper Tension ....................402 4.12.5 Adjusting Side Draper Tracking ....................
Page 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS Installing Reel Drive Motor ......................460 4.14.6 Replacing Drive Chain ....................... 462 4.15 Contour Wheels – Option........................464 ™ 4.15.1 Leveling ContourMax Wheel Height ................... 464 4.15.2 Lubricating Contour Wheel System....................466 4.15.3 Zeroing Mechanical Indicator ..................... 468 4.16 Transport System –...
Page 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.4.7 Steel Skid Shoes Kit ........................496 5.4.8 Sunflower Attachment ........................ 497 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting........................499 6.1 Crop Loss at Cutterbar......................... 499 6.2 Cutting Action and Knife Components ....................502 6.3 Reel Delivery ............................. 506 6.4 Troubleshooting Header and Drapers..................... 509 6.5 Cutting Edible Beans ...........................
Page 25: Chapter 1: Safety
Chapter 1: Safety Understanding and consistently following these safety procedures will help to ensure the safety of those operating the machine and of bystanders. 1.1 Safety Alert Symbols The safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the machine. This symbol means: •...
Page 26: Signal Words
SAFETY 1.2 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words, IMPORTANT and NOTE, identify non-safety related information. Signal words are selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Page 27: General Safety
SAFETY 1.3 General Safety Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing machinery. CAUTION The following general farm safety precautions should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices that could be necessary for the job at hand.
Page 28 SAFETY • Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. NEVER wear dangling items such as hoodies, scarves or bracelets. • Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety equipment. Ensure that the driveline guards can rotate independently of their shaft, and that they can telescope freely.
Page 29: Maintenance Safety
SAFETY 1.4 Maintenance Safety Protect yourself when maintaining machinery. To ensure your safety while maintaining the machine: • Review the operator’s manual and all safety items before operating or performing maintenance on the machine. • Place all controls in Neutral, stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, or repairing the machine.
Page 30: Hydraulic Safety
SAFETY 1.5 Hydraulic Safety Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing hydraulic components. • Always place all hydraulic controls in Neutral before leaving the operator’s seat. • Ensure that all the components in the hydraulic system are kept clean and in good condition. •...
Page 31: Safety Signs
SAFETY 1.6 Safety Signs Safety signs are decals placed on the machine where there is a risk of personal injury, or where the Operator should take extra precautions before operating the controls. They are usually yellow. • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. •...
Page 32: Safety Decal Locations
SAFETY 1.7 Safety Decal Locations Safety signs are usually yellow decals, and are placed on the machine where there is a risk of personal injury, or where the operator has to take extra precaution before operating controls. Figure 1.15: Reel Arms and Endsheets A -MAC360541 –...
Page 33 SAFETY Figure 1.16: Backtube A - MAC313725 – Read Manual / High Pressure Fluid / Header Hazard B - MAC311493 – Center Prop Lock C - MAC313733 – Header Crushing Hazard MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 34 SAFETY Figure 1.17: FM200 Float Module A - MAC313728 – Read Manual / Fluid Spray Hazard B - MAC360655 – Released Spring Energy Hazard Figure 1.18: Upper Cross Auger A - MAC279085 – Auger Warning MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 35 SAFETY Transport System – Tow-Bar (Short Bar Shown; Long Bar Similar) ™ Figure 1.19: EasyMove A - MAC327588 – Hitch Damage Hazard Figure 1.20: Vertical Knife A - MAC313881 – Knife Hazard MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 36 SAFETY Figure 1.21: Stabilizer Wheels A - MAC327086 – Released Spring Energy Hazard MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 37: Understanding Safety Signs
SAFETY 1.8 Understanding Safety Signs Refer to this topic to learn the hazards that each type of safety decal denotes. MAC174436 High-pressure oil hazard WARNING High-pressure hydraulic fluid can penetrate human skin, which can cause serious injury such as gangrene, which can be fatal. To prevent this: •...
Page 38 SAFETY MAC288195 Rotating object pinch hazard CAUTION To prevent injury: • Stop the engine and remove the key before opening the shield. • Do NOT operate without shields in place. Figure 1.25: MAC288195 MAC311493 Reel Crushing Hazard DANGER • To prevent injury from the fall of a raised reel, fully raise the reel.
Page 39 SAFETY MAC313725 Read manual / high pressure fluid / header crushing hazard DANGER To prevent injury or death from improper or unsafe machine operation: • Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one from your Dealer.
Page 40 SAFETY MAC360541 Reel entanglement / reel crushing hazard DANGER • To prevent injury from entanglement with the rotating reel, stand clear of the header while the machine is running. • To prevent injury from the fall of the raised reel, fully raise the reel, stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the mechanical safety lock on each reel support arm before working on or under the reel.
Page 41 SAFETY MAC313728 General hazard pertaining to machine operation and servicing / Hot fluid spray hazard DANGER To prevent injury or death from improper or unsafe machine operation: • Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one from your Dealer.
Page 42 SAFETY MAC313733 Header crushing hazard DANGER To prevent injury or death from the fall of a raised header: • Fully raise the header, stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the mechanical safety locks on the combine before going under the header. •...
Page 43 SAFETY MAC313881 General hazard pertaining to machine operation and servicing / knife hazard DANGER To prevent injury or death from improper or unsafe machine operation: • Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one from your Dealer.
Page 44 SAFETY MAC327086 Released spring energy hazard WARNING To prevent injury: • When servicing or replacing wheel axle components, the lift- assist spring no longer has counterweight and becomes energized. • Do NOT attempt to pry adjustment handle out of a position slot before releasing tension from the assist springs.
Page 45: Chapter 2: Product Overview
Combined gross vehicle weight CGVW Export header The header configuration typical outside North America MacDon FD225, FD230, FD235, FD240, FD241, FD245, and FD250 FlexDraper ® header FD2 Series header Flats from finger tight...
Page 46 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Term Definition O-ring face seal: A style of fitting commonly used for connecting hoses and tubes. This ORFS style of fitting is also commonly called ORS, which stands for O-Ring Seal Society of Automotive Engineers A headed and externally threaded fastener that threads into preformed threads or forms Screw its own thread when inserted into a mating part A flexible joint made by use of a fastener in which the joining materials compress or relax...
Page 47: Product Specifications
Varies with combine model Knife Single-knife drive (FD225–FD240): hydraulic motor mounted to enclosed heavy duty MacDon knife drive box on the left side of header. Double knife drive (FD235–FD250): one hydraulic motor, untimed, one mounted to enclosed heavy duty MacDon knife drive box on each side of header.
Page 48 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Knife overlap at center (double-knife headers) 3 mm (1/8 in.) Guards and Hold-Downs ™ Guard: ClearCut Pointed, forged and double heat treated (DHT) Hold-down: forged, single adjustment bolt ™ Guard: ClearCut Four Point, forged and double heat treated (DHT) Hold-down: forged, single adjustment bolt ™...
Page 49 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Up - Standard Up - Limiter Removed Model Down - Standard Down - Limiter Removed 102 mm (4 in.) 64 mm (2.5 in.) 102 mm (4 in.) 102 mm (4 in.) FD225 165 mm (6.5 in.) 130 mm (5 in.) 165 mm (6.5 in.) 165 mm (6.5 in.) FD230...
Page 50 PRODUCT OVERVIEW — 38 cm (15 in.) Wheels — 225/75 R-15 Tires Weight Estimated weight range – base header with float module – variances are due to different package configurations. 3329–3447 kg FD225 North America (7331–7597 lb.) 3701–3743 kg FD230 North America (8160–8253 lb.) 3901–4036 kg...
Page 51: Fd2 Series Flexdraper
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ® 2.3 FD2 Series FlexDraper Header Dimensions When operating a header it is important to know the dimensions of the machine. Figure 2.1: Header Dimensions Table 2.1 Header Dimensions Frame and Structure Feature Being Measured Reference to Figure 2.1, page 27 Dimension Cut width + 500 mm...
Page 52: Fd2 Series Flexdraper Header Component Identification
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ® 2.4 FD2 Series FlexDraper Header Component Identification Familiarizing yourself with the main components of the header will make it easier to follow the operation and maintenance instructions provided in this manual. ® Figure 2.2: FD2 Series FlexDraper Header Components A - Wing Float Linkage B - Center Reel Arm...
Page 53: Fm200 Float Module Component Identification
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.5 FM200 Float Module Component Identification Familiarizing yourself with the main components of the float module will make it easier to follow the operation and maintenance instructions provided in this manual. Figure 2.3: Header Side of FM200 Float Module A - Feed Auger B - Header Float Springs (x4) C - Center-Link...
Page 54 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Figure 2.4: Combine Side of FM200 Float Module A - Main Gearbox B - Completion Gearbox C - Reservoir Oil Level Sight Glass D - Center-Link E - Header Height Control Indicator (x2) F - Bubble Level G - Drain Plug (x2) H - Float Lock Handle (x2) J - Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) Sensor (x2) K - Hydraulic Filter...
Page 55: Chapter 3: Operation
• It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual completely before operating the header. Contact your MacDon Dealer if an instruction is not clear to you. • Follow all safety messages in the manual and on safety decals on the machine.
Page 56: Operational Safety
OPERATION 3.2 Operational Safety Follow all the safety and operational instructions given in this manual. CAUTION Adhere to the following safety precautions: • Follow all safety and operational instructions provided in your operator’s manuals. If you do not have a combine manual, get one from your Dealer and read it thoroughly.
Page 57: Reel Safety Props
OPERATION 3.2.2 Reel Safety Props The reel safety props are located on the reel support arms and prevent the reel from falling unexpectedly. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 58: Disengaging Reel Safety Props
OPERATION Center reel arm – double- and triple-reel headers 4. Rotate handle (A) to release the spring tension and allow the spring to guide the pin into the locked position. NOTE: For triple-reel headers, the illustration shows the center right arm. The center left arm is opposite. 5.
Page 59: Header Endshields
OPERATION Center reel arm – double- and triple-reel headers 3. Move handle (A) outboard and into slot (B) to put the pin in the unlocked position. NOTE: For triple-reel headers, the illustration shows the center right arm. The center left arm is opposite. 4.
Page 60: Closing Header Endshields
OPERATION 2. Pull header endshield (A) open. NOTE: The header endshield is retained by tab (B) and will open in direction (C). Figure 3.9: Left Header Endshield 3. If additional clearance is required, pull the header endshield free of tab (A) and then swing the shield toward the rear of the header.
Page 61: Checking And Adjusting Header Endshields
OPERATION 3. While closing the endshield, ensure header endshield (A) does not contact the top of endsheet (B). If adjustment is required, refer to Checking and Adjusting Header Endshields, page IMPORTANT: The aluminum endsheet will be damaged if the weight of the plastic endshield rests on it.
Page 62 OPERATION 1. Check if gap (A) between header endshield (B) and endsheet (C) is 1–3 mm (0.04–0.12 in.). Figure 3.15: Gap between Header Endshield and Endsheet 2. If adjustment is required, adjust support bracket (A) as follows: Loosen bolts (B). b.
Page 63 OPERATION 3. Check if gap (A) between the front of the header endshield and support bracket (B) is 8–18 mm (0.3–0.7 in). Figure 3.17: Gap between Header Endshield and Support Bracket – View from Above 4. If adjustment is required, adjust the position of hinge arm (A) as follows: Loosen four nuts (B).
Page 64: Removing Header Endshields
OPERATION 5. Check gap (A) at the bottom front of left neck shield (E) to the edge of the end panel. The gap range is 2–4 mm (0.09–0.16 in). 6. Check gap (B) at front of left neck shield (E) to the inside edge of endshield (D).
Page 65: Installing Header Endshields
OPERATION Installing Header Endshields To ensure the endshields are installed correctly, follow the recommended installation procedure provided here. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to rest the endshield on the aluminum endsheet while installing.
Page 66 OPERATION 5. Rotate spring latch (A) up and over the back plate. Figure 3.23: Upper Drive Cover 6. Unclip upper cover (A) from the lower cover at locations (B), and remove the upper cover. Keep the two clips engaged on the lower cover. Figure 3.24: Upper Drive Cover 7.
Page 67: Installing Reel Drive Cover
OPERATION Installing Reel Drive Cover The reel drive cover protects the drive components from weather and debris. The header should not be operated without the cover. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 68: Flex Linkage Cover
OPERATION 4. Rotate spring latch (A) down to secure the upper cover to the reel drive. Ensure V-shaped loop (C) points down, and the spring end remains inserted into back plate hole (B) on both sides of the reel drive. Figure 3.28: Reel Drive 3.2.5 Flex Linkage Cover Plastic covers are attached to the header frame to protect the header wing balance mechanism from debris and weather.
Page 69: Installing Inboard Flex Linkage Covers
OPERATION Installing Inboard Flex Linkage Covers The inboard flex linkage covers protect the header wing balance mechanism from debris and weather. They are secured to the header with pins. 1. Lower flex linkage cover (A) over the linkage. Ensure that slots (B) line up with tabs (C) and (D).
Page 70: Installing Outboard Flex Linkage Covers
OPERATION 3. FD245 and FD250 headers: Remove screws (A) and the nuts (not shown) securing middle linkage cover (B) to the bracket (not shown). 4. FD245 and FD250 headers: Remove pin (C). Remove the cover by lifting it up and over frame protrusions. Figure 3.32: Middle Linkage Cover –...
Page 71 OPERATION 2. Seat the notch in the cover behind bracket (A) on the backtube, and line up the end so that it is flush with manifold (B). Figure 3.35: Left Linkage Cover – Rear of Header 3. Secure the outboard linkage cover as follows: Install screw (A) and Nyloc nut (B).
Page 72: Daily Start-Up Check
OPERATION 4. FD245 and FD250 headers: Place middle linkage cover (B) over flex linkage bracket and outboard linkage cover. 5. FD245 and FD250 headers: Install screws (A) and the nuts (not shown) securing middle linkage cover (B) to the bracket. 6.
Page 73: Break-In Period
OPERATION 3.3 Break-in Period During the first 50 hours of operation, certain systems on the header will require extra attention. Follow this procedure to ensure the service life of the header. NOTE: Until you become familiar with the sound and feel of your new header, be extra alert and attentive. DANGER Before investigating an unusual sound or attempting to correct a problem, shut off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
Page 74: Shutting Down The Combine
OPERATION 3.4 Shutting down the Combine Before leaving the operator's seat for any reason, shut down the combine. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. To shut down the combine, do the following: 1.
Page 75: Cab Controls
OPERATION 3.5 Cab Controls The header is controlled from the combine cab. WARNING Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine before starting the engine or engaging any header drives. For instructions, refer to your combine operator’s manual for identification of the following in-cab controls: •...
Page 76: Header Attachment/Detachment
OPERATION 3.6 Header Attachment/Detachment This chapter includes instructions for configuring, attaching, and detaching the header. Combine Refer to New Holland CR, CX 3.6.1 New Holland Combines, page 52 NOTE: Ensure the applicable functions (e.g., Automatic Header Height Control [AHHC], draper header option, hydraulic center-link option, hydraulic reel drive) are enabled on the combine and the combine computer.
Page 77 OPERATION 2. Ensure handle (A) is positioned so locks (B) can engage the float module. Figure 3.39: Feeder House Locks DANGER Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area. 3. Start the engine and slowly drive the combine up to the float module until feeder house saddle (A) is directly under float module top cross member (B).
Page 78 OPERATION FB E Figure 3.42: Multicoupler and Electrical Connections 9. Remove the caps from connectors C81B (A) and (B). 10. Remove the cover from hydraulic receptacle (C). Clean the receptacle mating surfaces 11. Push in lock button (D) and pull handle (E) to the fully open position. 12.
Page 79 OPERATION 17. Pull driveline collar (A) back to release the driveline from the support bracket. Remove the driveline from the support bracket. Figure 3.43: Driveline in Storage Position – Driveline MACB7038 or MACB7039 Figure 3.44: Driveline in Storage Position – Sidehill/ Hillside Driveline MACB7180, MACB7181, or MACB7326 18.
Page 80: Detaching Header From New Holland Cr/Cx Combine
OPERATION 19. Disengage the float locks by pulling each float lock handle (A) away from the float module and setting it in unlocked position (B). NOTE: The illustration at the right shows the right side of the header. The float lock on the left side of the header is opposite.
Page 81 OPERATION 1. Choose a level area and position the header slightly above the ground. 2. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition. IMPORTANT: If transport wheels are installed, the header may be detached in either transport or field mode. If detaching with the wheels in field mode, set the wheels to the storage or uppermost working position, otherwise the header may tilt forward, making reattachment difficult.
Page 82 OPERATION 5. Store the driveline on driveline support bracket (B) by pulling back collar (A) on the driveline and fitting it onto support bracket (B). Release the collar so it locks into place on the bracket. Figure 3.49: Driveline in Storage Position – Driveline MACB7038 or MACB7039 Figure 3.50: Driveline in Storage Position –...
Page 83 OPERATION 7. Push handle (A) to the closed position until lock button (B) snaps out. Close the cover. Figure 3.52: Float Module Receptacles 8. Position hydraulic quick coupler (A) onto storage plate (B) on the combine. Figure 3.53: Combine Coupler 9.
Page 84 OPERATION 10. Connect the electrical connector to the combine at location (A). Figure 3.55: Combine Couplers 11. Replace cover (A) on the float module receptacle. Figure 3.56: Float Module Receptacles 12. Lift lever (A) and pull and lower handle (B) to disengage feeder house/float module lock (C).
Page 85: Feeder Deflectors - New Holland Cr Series Combines
OPERATION 13. Lower feeder house (A) until the feeder house disengages float module support (B). 14. Back the combine slowly away from the header. Figure 3.58: Header on Combine Feeder Deflectors – New Holland CR Series Combines On New Holland CR Series combines, feeder deflectors may need to be installed. Feeder deflectors are NOT necessary on New Holland CX Series combines.
Page 86: Detaching Header From Fm200 Float Module
OPERATION Detaching Header from FM200 Float Module The FM200 Float Module attaches to the header, giving it the ability to closely follow ground contours. If necessary, the FM200 can be disconnected from the header. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
Page 87 OPERATION 7. Engage the float locks by pulling each float lock handle (A) away from the float module and setting it in locked position (B). Figure 3.62: Float Lock 8. On the back of the float module frame, remove bolts (A) to release the tension on trim springs (B).
Page 88 OPERATION 13. Remove and retain screw (A). 14. Remove the M10 nut from bolt (B). 15. Use a 24 mm wrench on hex bolt (C) to rotate latch downwards and slightly raise the feed deck to remove bolt (B). 16. Rotate latch up and back to lower the float module deck and disengage the transition pan tube.
Page 89 OPERATION 23. Place a 150 mm (6 in.) block (A) under the header leg. This will assist with disconnecting the center-link. 24. Disengage the combine lift cylinder locks, start the engine, and lower the header until the header leg rests on the block or stabilizer wheels are on the ground.
Page 90: Attaching Header To Fm200 Float Module
OPERATION 29. Start the engine. 30. Lower the float module to disengage it from the header. 31. Slowly back away in a straight line from header. 32. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. Attaching Header to FM200 Float Module The FD2 Series headers can be attached to the float module from either field or transport configuration.
Page 91 OPERATION 3. Start engine, and lower the combine feeder house so that float module arms (A) are aligned with header balance channels (B). 4. Drive slowly forward, maintaining alignment between float module arms (A) and header balance channels (B). 5. Keep float module arms (A) just under balance channels (B) to ensure float module legs seat properly in the header linkage supports at location (C).
Page 92 OPERATION 15. Raise the header fully. 16. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 17. Engage the header’s safety props. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 18. Loosen nut and bolt (A), and reposition hook (B) as shown to engage float module arm.
Page 93 OPERATION 23. Remove screw (A) and remove nut and bolt (B) from both sides of the opening to allow the attachment of the float module deck. 24. Rotate latch (C) forward and down to engage the transition pan tube. 1017149 Figure 3.78: Float Module Latch 25.
Page 94 OPERATION 29. Use a clean cloth to remove debris from couplers and receptacles. 30. Attach the following hydraulic hoses to manifold (B): • Knife pressure to port KP on manifold (orange cable tie) • Knife return to port KR on manifold (blue cable tie) •...
Page 95: Header Setup
For optimal performance, the header must be configured specifically for various harvesting conditions and crops. 3.7.1 Header Attachments Optional attachments can improve performance in specific conditions or add features to the header. Optional attachments can be ordered and installed by your MacDon Dealer. Refer to 5 Options and Attachments, page 483 for descriptions of available items.
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Page 107: Optimizing Header For Straight-Combining Canola
OPERATION 3.7.3 Optimizing Header for Straight-Combining Canola Ripe canola can be straight-combined, but most varieties are susceptible to pod shatter and subsequent seed loss. This section provides information on the recommended attachments, settings, and adjustments to optimize FD2 Series FlexDraper ®...
Page 108: Reel Settings
OPERATION 3.7.4 Reel Settings Refer to this procedure to learn how various combinations of reel position and cam setting affect the reel finger profile. Table 3.11 FD2 Series Recommended Reel Settings Cam Setting Number Reel Position Reel Finger Pattern (Finger Speed Gain) Number 1 (0%) 6 or 7...
Page 109 OPERATION Table 3.11 FD2 Series Recommended Reel Settings (continued) Cam Setting Number Reel Position Reel Finger Pattern (Finger Speed Gain) Number 3 (30%) 3 or 4 4 (35%) 2 or 3 NOTE: • Adjust the reel forward to get closer to the ground while tilting the header back. Fingers/tines will dig into the ground at extreme reel-forward positions, so adjust the skid shoes or header angle to compensate.
Page 110: Floating Crop Divider Settings - Optional
OPERATION 3.7.5 Floating Crop Divider Settings – Optional Floating crop dividers can be adjusted for different crop conditions. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason. For instructions on how to make adjustments to the floating crop divider, refer to Adjusting Floating Crop Dividers, page 192.
Page 111 OPERATION Table 3.13 Stubble Height 20 mm to 100 mm (3/4 in. to 4 in.) Side Header Header Stubble Fore Aft Top Deflector DownStop Deflector Deflector Main Angle Height Position Whisker Height Height Shoes 100 mm 4 inch Normal 100 mm 4 inch 20 mm 3/4 inch...
Page 112 OPERATION Table 3.14 Stubble Height 16 mm to 50 mm (5/8 in. to 2 in.) Cutterbar on Ground (continued) Side Header Header Stubble Fore Aft Top Deflector DownStop Deflector Deflector Main Angle Height Position Whisker Height Height Shoes Lodged 50 mm 2 inch 16 mm 5/8 inch...
Page 113: Float Module Setup
OPERATION 3.8 Float Module Setup The following sections outline the recommended float module setup guidelines for your specific combine model and crop type; however, the recommendations cannot cover all conditions. If feeding problems develop with the float module, refer to 6 Troubleshooting, page 499.
Page 114 OPERATION Medium configuration: The medium configuration uses 4 short bolt-on flightings (2 on the left and 2 on the right) and 22 feed auger fingers. NOTE: Dimensions (A) and (B) are the same for both ends of the auger. They should be within 15 mm (9/16 in.) of the numbers given. Medium configuration is a standard configuration for the following combines: •...
Page 115: Ultra Narrow Configuration - Auger Flighting
OPERATION Ultra Wide configuration: The Ultra Wide configuration uses only factory-welded flighting (A) is responsible for conveying the crop. No bolt-on flighting is installed and a total of 30 auger fingers are recommended for this configuration. Ultra Wide configuration is an optional configuration for wide feeder house combines.
Page 116 2 - Wide Configuration 3 - Ultra Narrow Configuration 46. MAC357234 is available only through MacDon Parts. MACB7345 is available only through Whole Goods. Both kits contain wear-resistant flightings. 47. The quantity of existing short flightings is either 0, 2, or 4, depending on the current configuration.
Page 117 OPERATION NOTE: If converting from Ultra Wide configuration, there is no existing bolt-on flighting to remove because that configuration uses only the factory-welded flighting (A). Figure 3.90: Ultra Wide Configuration MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 118 OPERATION Figure 3.91: Ultra Narrow Configuration A - Left Long Flighting (MAC287889) B - Right Long Flighting (MAC287890) C - M10 x 20 mm Carriage Bolt (MAC136178) E - Drilled Holes – 11 mm (7/16 in.) 48 F - M10 x 20 mm Button Head Bolt (MAC135723) 49 D - M10 Center Lock Flange Nut (MAC135799) G - M10 x 20 mm Flange Head Bolt (MAC152655) 50 48.
Page 119: Narrow Configuration - Auger Flighting
OPERATION Narrow Configuration – Auger Flighting Narrow configuration uses four long bolt-on flightings (two on the left and two on the right), and 18 auger fingers. Figure 3.92: Narrow Configuration A - Left Long Flighting (MAC287889) B - Right Long Flighting (MAC287890) To convert to Narrow configuration from Ultra Narrow Configuration: Remove four flightings (A) from the auger and install additional...
Page 120 (A). Figure 3.95: Ultra Wide Configuration 51. MAC357234 is available only through MacDon Parts. MACB7345 is available only through Whole Goods. Both kits contain wear-resistant flightings. 52. The quantity of existing short flightings is either 0, 2, or 4, depending on the current configuration.
Page 121 OPERATION Figure 3.96: Narrow Configuration A - Left Long Flighting (MAC287889) B - Right Long Flighting (MAC287890) C - M10 x 20 mm Carriage Bolt (MAC136178) D - M10 Center Lock Flange Nut (MAC135799) MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 122: Medium Configuration - Auger Flighting
Feed Auger Fingers, page 112. Figure 3.98: Auger Configurations – Rear View 1 - Wide Configuration 2 - Medium Configuration 53. MAC357233 is available only through MacDon Parts. MACB7344 is available only through Whole Goods. Both kits contain wear-resistant flightings. MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 123 OPERATION To convert to Medium configuration from Narrow or Ultra Narrow configuration: Two flighting kits (MAC357233 or MACB7344 ) are required. You will need to replace long flightings (A) with short flightings (B) and install additional auger fingers. A total of 22 auger fingers is recommended for this configuration.
Page 124: Wide Configuration - Auger Flighting
OPERATION Figure 3.101: Medium Configuration A - Left Short Flighting (MAC287888) B - Right Short Flighting (MAC287887) C - M10 x 20 mm Carriage Bolt (MAC136178) D - M10 Center Lock Flange Nut (MAC135799) Wide Configuration – Auger Flighting Wide configuration uses two short bolt-on flightings (one on the left and one on the right), and 30 auger fingers are recommended.
Page 125 OPERATION Figure 3.102: Wide Configuration A - Left Short Flighting (MAC287888) B - Right Short Flighting (MAC287887) To convert to Wide configuration from Medium Configuration: Remove existing flightings (A) from the auger and install additional auger fingers. A total of 30 auger fingers is recommended for this configuration.
Page 126 2 - Ultra Narrow Configuration 3 - Wide Configuration 55. MAC357233 is available only through MacDon Parts. MACB7344 is available only through Whole Goods. Both kits contain wear-resistant flightings. 56. The quantity of existing long flightings is either 4 or 8, depending on the current configuration.
Page 127: Ultra Wide Configuration - Auger Flighting
OPERATION Figure 3.106: Wide Configuration A - Left Short Flighting (MAC287888) B - Right Short Flighting (MAC287887) C - M10 x 20 mm Carriage Bolt (MAC136178) D - M10 Center Lock Flange Nut (MAC135799) Ultra Wide Configuration – Auger Flighting Ultra Wide configuration uses no bolt-on flighting;...
Page 128 OPERATION Figure 3.107: Ultra Wide Configuration A - Factory-Welded Flighting To convert to Ultra Wide configuration: Remove all existing bolt-on flightings (A) from the auger and install additional auger fingers if required. A total of 30 auger fingers is recommended for this configuration. •...
Page 129: Auger Flighting
OPERATION Auger Flighting The auger flighting on the FM200 can be configured for particular harvesting and crop conditions. For instructions, refer to 3.8.1 FM200 Feed Auger Configurations, page 89 for combine/crop specific configurations. Removing Bolt-On Flighting The feed auger has removable flighting that can be customized to the different models of combines. Before removing the bolt-on flighting, determine the quantity and type of flighting required.
Page 130 OPERATION NOTE: The illustration shows new long flighting (A) installed. Figure 3.111: Long Flighting – Right Side 5. Install slot plug (A) with M6 bolt (B) and tee nut (C) at each location from which the flighting was removed. Torque to 9 Nm (80 lbf∙in).
Page 131 OPERATION 7. Reinstall access cover(s) (A) using retained bolts (B) and the welded nuts inside the auger. Coat bolts with medium- strength threadlocker (Loctite® 243 or equivalent) and torque to 9 Nm (80 lbf∙in). Figure 3.114: Access Cover – Right Side Installing Bolt-On Flighting The feed auger has removable flighting that can be customized to the different models of combines.
Page 132 OPERATION 4. Line up the new bolt-on flighting (A) in position to determine which slot plugs need to be removed from the auger. The new flighting overlaps on the outboard side of the adjacent flighting. Figure 3.116: Right Side of Auger 5.
Page 133 OPERATION NOTE: The illustration shows long flighting (A) installed. Figure 3.119: Long Flighting – Right Side 8. Repeat the procedure to install flighting (A) on the left side of the auger. NOTE: Flighting performs best when no gaps are present. If desired, use silicone sealant to fill the gaps.
Page 134 OPERATION Installing Additional Bolt-On Flighting – Ultra Narrow Configuration Only When converting the feed auger to Ultra Narrow configuration, some hole drilling is required to install additional flighting. NOTE: This procedure assumes the feed auger is currently in Narrow configuration (4 long flightings [A] installed). Figure 3.122: Narrow Configuration To install the four additional long flightings for Ultra Narrow configuration, follow these steps: 1.
Page 135 OPERATION 7. Drill two 11 mm (7/16 in.) holes at the marked locations (A) on the existing flighting. 8. Reinstall the existing bolt-on flighting. IMPORTANT: Ensure the carriage bolt heads are on the inside of the auger to prevent damage to the internal components. Figure 3.124: Drilling Locations 9.
Page 136: Removing Feed Auger Fingers
OPERATION 12. With the flighting in the desired position, mark four hole locations (A) and drill 11 mm (7/16 in.) holes in the auger tube. Figure 3.127: Flighting on Left Side of Auger 13. Remove nearest access cover(s) (B). Retain the cover for reinstallation.
Page 137 OPERATION 1. Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 2. Raise the reel fully. 3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 5.
Page 138: Installing Feed Auger Fingers
OPERATION 8. Position plug (A) into the hole from inside the auger. Secure with two M6 hex head bolts (B) and tee nuts. Torque to 9 Nm (80 lbf∙in). NOTE: Bolts (B) come with a threadlocker patch that will wear off if the bolts are removed.
Page 139 OPERATION 4. Insert guide (B) from inside the auger and secure it with bolts (A) and tee nuts (not shown). IMPORTANT: Always install a new guide when replacing a solid finger. NOTE: Bolts (A) come with a threadlocker patch that will wear off if the bolts are removed.
Page 140: Setting Auger Position
OPERATION 3.8.4 Setting Auger Position The auger position has two settings: floating and fixed. The factory setting is the floating position, and is recommended for most crop conditions. Auger float adjustment arms (A) are located at the bottom left and bottom right of the float module. Figure 3.137: Auger Float Adjustment Arms If bolt (A) is next to floating symbol (B), the auger is in the floating position.
Page 141 OPERATION 5. Using a 21 mm wrench, loosen bolt (A) until the bolt head is clear of bracket (B). Figure 3.139: Feed Auger Float Adjustment 6. Using a breaker bar in the square hole on arm (B), move the arm forward until bolt (A) is in the slot on bracket next to the fixed symbol.
Page 142: Checking And Adjusting Feed Auger Springs
OPERATION 3.8.5 Checking and Adjusting Feed Auger Springs The feed auger has an adjustable spring tensioning system that allows the auger to float on top of the crop instead of crushing and damaging it. The factory-set tension is adequate for most crop conditions. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
Page 143: Stripper Bars
OPERATION 3.8.6 Stripper Bars A stripper bar kit may have been supplied with your header. Installing the stripper bar kit improves feeding in certain crops, such as rice. For information on removing and installing the stripper bars, refer to 4.11 Stripper Bars, page 395.
Page 144: Header Operating Variables
OPERATION 3.9 Header Operating Variables Satisfactory function of the header requires making adjustments to suit various crops and conditions. Correctly adjusting the header reduces crop loss and speeds harvesting. Proper adjustments, along with timely maintenance, will also increase the service life of the header. The variables listed in Table 3.15, page 120 and detailed on the following pages will affect the performance of your header.
Page 145: Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels
OPERATION The stabilizer wheel system (or stabilizer/transport wheel system) cutting height is controlled by the combine header height control. If the Stabilizer Wheels kit is installed, refer to Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels, page 121 to change the wheel position. ™ ™ If the EasyMove Transport option is installed, refer to Adjusting EasyMove...
Page 146: Adjusting Easymove ™ Transport Wheels
OPERATION ™ Adjusting EasyMove Transport Wheels A properly adjusted header will achieve a balance between the amount of header weight carried by the float and the amount carried by the transport wheels. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 147: Adjusting Contourmax ™ Wheels With Foot Switch
OPERATION ™ Adjusting ContourMax Wheels with Foot Switch ™ The ContourMax wheels allow the header to mirror the contours of the ground, and can be adjusted between 25 mm (1 in.) and 457 mm (18 in.) from the ground surface. A foot switch allows the wheel’s electronically actuated hydraulic functions to be controlled from the combine cab.
Page 148: Leveling Contourmax ™ Wheel Height
OPERATION NOTE: When the contour wheels are fully retracted, the cutterbar can be on the ground when the header angle is set approximately between (B) and (E); the contour wheels will contact the ground when the header angle is set between (A) and (B). Figure 3.146: Header Angle Indicator ™...
Page 149 OPERATION ™ 6. Set ContourMax wheel height indicator (A) to number 2 (B). Figure 3.147: Height Indicator – Rear Left End 7. Lower the header until the auto header height indicator (A) is at number 2 (B). 8. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
Page 150: Cutting On Ground
OPERATION 14. Remove pin (A). 15. Reposition adjuster plate (B) in the slot to align with a different hole. There is approximately 24 mm (1/2 in.) difference between each of the holes. • If the measurement is less than the measurement at the center of the header, move the adjuster plate TOWARD the cutterbar.
Page 151: Adjusting Outer Skid Shoes
OPERATION 1. Raise the header fully. 2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 3. Engage the header’s safety props. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 4. Raise the stabilizer wheels or transport wheels fully (if installed). For instructions, refer to the following: •...
Page 152: Header Float
OPERATION 5. Remove lynch pin (A) from each skid shoe pin (C). 6. Hold skid shoe (B) and remove pin (C) by disengaging from the bracket and pulling away from the shoe. 7. Raise or lower skid shoe (B) to achieve the desired position using the holes in the support plate as a guide.
Page 153: Checking And Adjusting Header Float
OPERATION 1. Set the float for cutting on the ground as follows: Ensure the header float locks are disengaged. For instructions, refer to Locking/Unlocking Header Float, page 140. b. Lower the feeder house using the combine header controls until float indicator (A) reaches the desired float value (cutterbar ground force).
Page 154 OPERATION Preliminary steps 1. Park the combine on a level surface. 2. Locate spirit level (A) on top of the float module frame. Ensure that the bubble is in the center. If adjustment is required, refer to 3.11 Leveling Header, page 239.
Page 155 OPERATION 10. On the left side of the float module, pull float lock handle (A) away from the float module and pull the float lock handle down and into position (B) (UNLOCK). 11. Repeat the previous step on the right side of the float module.
Page 156 OPERATION Setting float setting levers 15. On the left side of the float module, lift float setting lever (A) by hand so that the lever is free of slack. 16. Place the flat end of multi-tool (B) on the float setting lever as shown.
Page 157 OPERATION 21. On the left side of the float module, inspect smaller float setting indicator (FSI) (B). Arm (A) on the FSI should point to the number 2. • If arm (A) on FSI (B) points to a value higher than 2, the float is too heavy.
Page 158: Changing Float Spring Configuration
OPERATION WARNING Do NOT use the multi-tool to release the float setting lever. Using the multi-tool to release the float setting lever can result in injury. 30. Use the combine to fully lower the header. This will cause the left and right float setting levers to return to their original positions.
Page 159 OPERATION Table 3.17 Header Weight Calculator Total weight = Header weight without dividers and options (A) + one divider option (B) + sum of optional equipment (C) and (D). Category Description Weight (A) Base Header – select one FD225 single knife N/A.
Page 160 OPERATION Table 3.18 Float Spring Installation Location in Float Lever Header Lighter Weight Range Float Lever Hole Heavier Weight Float Lever Hole Range FD225 single-knife Use the back hole on the float lever. FD230 single-knife 2400–2675 kg Back 2676–3215 kg Front (5300–5900 lb.) 5901–7100 lb.
Page 161 OPERATION 4. Access float spring adjustment bolts (A) by loosening bolts (C) and rotating spring locks (B) forward. 5. Loosen adjustment bolts (A) equally until the springs are loose. NOTE: The adjustment bolts will rise slightly above the washers when the springs are loose. Figure 3.166: Float Adjustment –...
Page 162 OPERATION 8. Align spring to the front (A) or back (B) float lever hole according to the float requirements in Table 3.18, page 136. Figure 3.168: Left Float Spring – Installed in Rear Float Lever Hole 9. Install pin (A) with two washers (B) into the new hole. 10.
Page 163 OPERATION 12. Retighten adjustment bolts (A) an equal amount to ensure the float springs are the same length. 13. Repeat Step 4, page 137 to Step 12, page 139 on the pair of float springs (B) on the opposite side of the float module. 14.
Page 164: Locking/Unlocking Header Float
OPERATION Locking/Unlocking Header Float Two header float locks—one on each side of the float module—lock and unlock the header float system. IMPORTANT: The float locks must be engaged when the header is being transported with the float module attached so there is no relative movement between the float module and the header.
Page 165 OPERATION Unlocking: Unlock the wing by moving spring handle (A) to the bottom of the slot as shown. NOTE: There should be an audible click when you move the spring handle indicating that the internal mechanism engaged or disengaged. If the lock mechanism does not disengage, proceed to Step 2, page 141.
Page 166 OPERATION 5. Use multi-tool (A) on wing balance plate (B) to move the wing up/down until you hear the lock click. Figure 3.176: Wing Lock Mechanism 6. Detach flex checker cable (A) from flex checker cable lock (B). NOTE: Parts have been removed from the illustration for clarity. Figure 3.177: Flex Checker Cable Lock –...
Page 167: Operating In Flex Mode
OPERATION Operating in Flex Mode The header is designed to operate with the cutterbar on the ground. The three sections move independently to follow the ground contours. When the wings are unlocked, they are free to move up and down. Unlock the wings as follows: 1.
Page 168 OPERATION 8. Use multi-tool (A) on plate (B) to move the wing up and down until the lock disengages. Figure 3.182: Wing Lock in Unlocked Position 9. Detach flex checker cable (A) from flex checker cable lock (B). NOTE: Parts have been removed from the illustration for clarity. 10.
Page 169: Operating In Rigid Mode
OPERATION Operating in Rigid Mode The header is designed to operate with the cutterbar on the ground. Locking the wings allows the header to be operated as a rigid header with the cutterbar straight. When the three sections of the header are locked, the cutterbar is rigid and moves up and down at the same time.
Page 170: Disabling Flex Frown Limiter
OPERATION Disabling Flex Frown Limiter Disabling the flex frown limiter increases the flex range which can help the header follow ground contours on uneven terrain, and may be preferred when a close reel-to-cutterbar relationship is not critical, such as when harvesting tall crops like standing cereals or canola.
Page 171: Enabling Flex Frown Limiter
OPERATION Enabling Flex Frown Limiter Enabling the flex frown limiter limits the header’s ability to frown, allowing the reel to be very close to the cutterbar. A close reel-to-cutterbar relationship is ideal when harvesting short crops such as lentils, lodged peas, or short soybeans. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the...
Page 172: Checking And Adjusting Wing Balance
OPERATION 3.9.4 Checking and Adjusting Wing Balance Wing balance is important for ground following. Operators should adjust the balance of each wing if the header is not following the ground contours properly. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
Page 173 OPERATION 3. Adjust center-link (A) so that indicator (B) is at position D on the gauge. 4. If installed, move the transport wheels or contour wheels so that they are supported by the header. For instructions, ™ refer to Adjusting EasyMove Transport Wheels, page 122 ™...
Page 174 OPERATION 12. Remove hairpin (A) securing the multi-tool to tool holder bracket on the left endsheet. 13. Remove multi-tool (B), and reinstall the hairpin to the tool holder. Figure 3.197: Left Endsheet 14. Unlock the wing you are checking by moving spring handle (A) to the lower (UNLOCK) position.
Page 175 OPERATION 18. On the flex checker plate, pinch indicators (A) and (B) together with your fingers. 19. Use multi-tool (C) to rotate the flex checker plate up until the pin reaches the end of the slot. Lower indicator (B) will move down to give the first reading.
Page 176: Header Angle
28. If the cutterbar is not straight when the wings are in lock mode, then further adjustments are required. Contact your Figure 3.203: Left Endsheet MacDon Dealer. 3.9.5 Header Angle Header angle is adjustable to accommodate different crop conditions and/or soil types and can be adjusted using the center-link between the combine and the header.
Page 177 OPERATION 1. Set the header angle according to the type and condition of crop and soil as follows: Use shallower settings (A) (position A on the indicator) for normal cutting conditions and wet soil to reduce soil buildup at the cutterbar. Shallow angle settings also minimize damage to the knife in stony fields.
Page 178: Adjusting Header Angle From Combine
OPERATION Adjusting Header Angle from Combine The header angle is adjusted from the combine cab using a switch on the operator’s control handle and an indicator on the center-link or on the monitor in the cab. The header angle is determined by the length of the center-link between the combine float module and the header, or by the degree of feeder house tilt on certain combine models.
Page 179: Optional Reel Drive Sprockets
56-tooth lower sprocket that will allow for higher reel speed in light crops when operating at increased ground speed. With these two optional sprockets installed, switching from high-torque to high-speed and vice versa will be quick and easy. For sprocket information, refer to Table , and contact your MacDon Dealer for ordering information.
Page 180: Ground Speed
OPERATION Table 3.19 Optional Sprockets Machine Optional Drive Sprocket Application Combine Hydraulics Sprocket Dual reel drive 20.68 MPa New Holland CR, CX Combining down rice 14/20 tooth sprocket (A) (3000 psi) — Lower sprocket (B) Light crops 52 tooth 3.9.7 Ground Speed Operating the header at the appropriate ground speed for the conditions results in cleanly cut crop and even feeding.
Page 181: Side Draper Speed
OPERATION 3.9.8 Side Draper Speed Operating with the correct draper speed is an important factor for achieving good flow of cut crop away from the cutterbar. Side draper speed must be optimized for crop density, ground speed, and feeder house capacity. Side drapers that run too fast, will pull crop off the cutterbar, and can result in crop bunches at the feed draper Side drapers that run too slow, will allow the feed draper to pull crop off of the side drapers, and can result in uneven feeding also.
Page 182: Feed Draper Speed
OPERATION Figure 3.213: CNH In-Cab Side Draper Speed Control Feed Draper Speed The feed draper moves the cut crop from the side drapers into the float module feed auger. The float module feed draper (A) is driven by a hydraulic motor and a pump that is powered by the combine feeder house drive through a gearbox on the float module.
Page 183: Checking Knife Speed
OPERATION Table 3.21 FD2 Series Header Knife Speed Recommended Knife Drive Speed Range (rpm) Header Single-Knife Drive Double-Knife Drive — FD225 600–700 — FD230 600–750 FD235 600–700 600–750 FD240 600–650 600–750 — FD241 600–750 — FD245 600–750 — FD250 600–750 NOTE: All sizes of headers are set to 650 rpm.
Page 184: Reel Height
All header models are factory-set to 650 rpm. This knife Single-Knife Double-Knife speed will work fine in normal cutting conditions. Drive Drive — 9. Contact your MacDon Dealer if the pulley rpm FD225 600–700 measurement exceeds the specified rpm range for your — FD230 600–750 header.
Page 185: Checking And Adjusting Reel Height Sensor
OPERATION Table 3.24 Reel Position Crop Condition Reel Position • Lower the reel Lodged rice • Change reel speed and/or cam setting • Change fore-aft position by extending the reel Bushy or heavy standing (all) Raised The following conditions might result if the reel is set too low: •...
Page 186 OPERATION 3. On the right endsheet, locate reel height sensor (A). It connects to the right reel arm. Figure 3.216: Reel Height Sensor Location Figure 3.217: Sensor Arm/Pointer Configurations A - Incorrect Configuration B - Case/New Holland Configuration C - Sensor Arm D - Sensor Pointer (Located Between Sensor and Sensor Arm) 4.
Page 187 OPERATION Checking and adjusting sensor output voltage when the reel is lowered 6. Engage the parking brake. 7. Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 8. Lower the reel fully. 9. Use the combine display or a voltmeter (if measuring the sensor manually) to measure the voltage range when the reel is lowered.
Page 188: Replacing Reel Height Sensor
OPERATION 16. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the ground (pin 2 wire) and the signal (pin 3 wire) at the reel height sensor (A). 17. If the voltage is not within the recommended range, loosen two M5 hex nuts (B) and rotate sensor (A) to achieve the recommended voltage range.
Page 189: Reel Fore-Aft Position
OPERATION 6. Remove two nyloc nuts, washers, and bolts (A) securing sensor (B) to the header frame. Remove the sensor. 7. Install new sensor (B) onto bracket (C) on the header frame. Attach it using retained bolts (A), washers, and nyloc nuts.
Page 190: Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position
OPERATION The reel position indicator (A) is located at the left reel arm. Bracket (B) is the reel fore-aft position marker. For straight standing crop, center the reel over the cutterbar (4–5 on indicator). For crops that are down, tangled, or leaning, it may be necessary to move the reel ahead of the cutterbar (lower number on indicator).
Page 191 OPERATION IMPORTANT: Ensure all fore-aft cylinders are set to the same position. 1. Position reel fully aft with support arms horizontal. 2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 3. Remove hairpin (A) securing multi-tool to holder bracket on left endsheet.
Page 192 OPERATION 2. Use multi-tool (A) to push bracket (B) rearward until hole (C) aligns with hole (D). The reel will move rearward as bracket (B) rotates on bottom pin (E). Figure 3.227: Right Arm Cylinder – Forward Position 3. When the bracket holes are lined up, secure in aft position with clevis pin (A), washer, and split ring (B).
Page 193: Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders - Double Reel
OPERATION 2. Grab hold of the cylinder, and use guides (A) to slide the cylinder along the bracket slot and into aft position (B). Figure 3.230: Left Arm Cylinder – Forward Position 3. Reinstall clevis pin (A) and split ring (B) to secure the cylinder in aft position (C) on the bracket.
Page 194 OPERATION 3. Remove hairpin (A) securing the multi-tool to the holder bracket on the left endsheet. 4. Remove multi-tool (B), and reinstall the hairpin to the holder. Figure 3.232: Left Endsheet Repositioning the center cylinder NOTE: There are two center cylinders on triple-reel headers. 5.
Page 195 OPERATION 7. Secure the center arm cylinder in the aft position with clevis pin (A), washer, and split ring (B). Figure 3.235: Center Arm Cylinder – Aft Position Repositioning the outer right cylinder 1. Remove split ring (A), clevis pin (B), and flat washer securing the right fore-aft cylinder in the forward position.
Page 196 OPERATION 3. Secure the right fore-aft cylinder in the aft position with clevis pin (A), washer, and split ring (B). Figure 3.238: Right Arm Cylinder – Aft Position Repositioning the outer left cylinder 1. Remove split ring (A) and clevis pin (B) securing the left cylinder in forward position on cylinder bracket (C).
Page 197: Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders - Triple Reel
OPERATION 3. Reinstall clevis pin (A) and split ring (B) to secure the cylinder in aft position (C) on the bracket. Figure 3.241: Left Arm Cylinder – Aft Position 4. Ensure clearance between reel and backsheet, upper cross auger (if installed), and reel braces. 5.
Page 198 OPERATION Repositioning the center left and center right fore-aft cylinders 5. Remove split ring (A) and clevis pin (B) securing the center fore-aft cylinder in the forward position. Figure 3.243: Center Left Arm Cylinder – Forward Position 6. Use multi-tool (A) to push bracket (B) rearward until hole (C) aligns with hole (D).
Page 199 OPERATION Repositioning the outer left and outer right fore-aft cylinders 1. Remove split ring (A) and clevis pin (B) securing the left cylinder in the forward position on cylinder bracket (C). Figure 3.246: Outer Left Arm Cylinder – Forward Position 2.
Page 200: Checking And Adjusting Fore-Aft Position Sensor
OPERATION Checking and Adjusting Fore-Aft Position Sensor There is a sensor that informs the combine where the reel is positioned when adjusted in the fore and aft directions, and displays that information for the operator. The sensor arm’s orientation and the sensor’s output voltage range must be set correctly for your machine.
Page 201 OPERATION 5. Engage the parking brake. IMPORTANT: To measure the output voltage of the fore-aft sensor, the engine needs to be running and supplying power to the sensor. Always engage the parking brake and stay away from the reel. 6. Start the engine. 7.
Page 202: Reel Tine Pitch
OPERATION 3.9.12 Reel Tine Pitch Reel tine pitch is a term used to describe the position of the reel fingers in relation to the cutterbar. The reel tine pitch can be changed by changing the reel fore-aft position and the reel cam setting. You may wish to change the reel tine pitch to suit different harvesting conditions.
Page 203 OPERATION Cam Position 3, Reel Position 6 or 7 is mainly used to leave long stubble. • This position allows the reel to reach forward and lift the crop across the knife and onto the drapers. • This setting results in the reel fingertip speed being approximately 30% faster than the reel speed.
Page 204: Adjusting Reel Cam
OPERATION Adjusting Reel Cam The reel cam can be adjusted to change the reel tine pitch. IMPORTANT: Always check the reel-to-cutterbar clearance after adjusting the reel tine pitch and reel fore-aft positions. For information, refer to 4.13.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar, page 417.
Page 205: Upper Cross Auger
OPERATION 3.9.13 Upper Cross Auger The Upper Cross Auger (UCA) improves crop feeding into the center of the header in heavy crop conditions. It is ideal for high-volume harvesting forages, oats, canola, mustard, and other tall, bushy, hard-to-convey crops. The shutoff valve (A) turns off the UCA when it is not needed. NOTE: Even though the UCA is shut off, it still needs to be greased at the regular intervals because of the movement of the wings.
Page 206 OPERATION Figure 3.262: Initial Position of Adjustable Mounts – Three-Piece Auger When the front bolt is moved to secondary position (B), the auger position can be adjusted to a greater extent. For three- piece augers, additional secondary positions (B) are available if you wish to raise or lower the auger.
Page 207: Checking Upper Cross Auger For Interference
OPERATION To adjust the auger position, do the following: 1. Locate the adjustable mount. NOTE: On two-piece augers, the adjustable mount protrudes from the center support assembly. On three-piece augers, the adjustable mount protrudes from the ends of the center auger. NOTE: The illustration shows the left adjustable mount on a three- piece auger.
Page 208: Crop Dividers
OPERATION 3. Place 254–356 mm (10–14 in) blocks under the cutterbar at both ends of the header. Lower the reel onto the blocks so that the header wings form a smile shape. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before you make adjustments to the machine.
Page 209 OPERATION 4. Open the endshields. For instructions, refer to Opening Header Endshields, page 5. Remove lynch pin (A). 6. Hold onto crop divider (E). 7. Rotate hex shaft (B) on divider latch (C) forward to disengage it from bolt (D). Figure 3.266: Crop Divider with Latch 8.
Page 210: Installing Crop Dividers
OPERATION Installing Crop Dividers Follow these instructions to properly instal the crop dividers. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason. 1.
Page 211: Removing Floating Crop Dividers
OPERATION 11. Lift the forward end of latch (A) and crop divider (B). Figure 3.271: Crop Divider with Latch 12. Engage latch (A) onto crop divider bolt (B). 13. Rotate hex shaft (D) on latch (A) counter-clockwise to engage lock. NOTE: Hex shaft (D) requires a torque of 40–54 Nm (30–40 lbf·ft) to close the latch.
Page 212 OPERATION 6. Retrieve multi-tool (A) from the left endsheet. 7. Remove lynch pin (B). 8. Install multi-tool (A) onto hex shaft (C). 9. Rotate the multi-tool downwards until latch (D) releases from bolt (E). 10. Lift latch (D) up and off bolt (E). Figure 3.273: Floating Crop Divider Installed 11.
Page 213: Installing Floating Crop Dividers
OPERATION Installing Floating Crop Dividers Follow these instructions to properly install the floating crop dividers. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine. If it is impossible to engage safety props and impractical to block the header, NEVER climb onto or go underneath an unsupported header.
Page 214 OPERATION 9. Insert crop divider lugs (A) into the slots in the header frame. Figure 3.276: Crop Divider Installation 10. Lift the forward end of quick latch (A), and rotate crop divider (B) up into position. Figure 3.277: Quick Latch MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 215 OPERATION 11. Engage quick latch (A) onto the bolt. 12. Make sure the latch closes tightly and crop divider stop (B) contacts header stop (C). Figure 3.278: Crop Divider Latched to Header 13. If the latch requires adjustment, loosen nut (A), and adjust the length of bolt (B) until it takes 40–54 Nm (30–40 lbf∙ft) of torque on hex shaft (C) to close the latch.
Page 216: Adjusting Floating Crop Dividers
OPERATION Adjusting Floating Crop Dividers Crop dividers can be adjusted for different crop conditions. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine. If it is impossible to engage safety props and impractical to block the header, NEVER climb onto or go underneath an unsupported header.
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Page 220 OPERATION 9. Down stop: Remove lynch pin (A) from the clevis pin and then remove the clevis pin. 10. Tilt the divider and install the clevis pin into a numbered hole “1” to “3”. Secure the clevis pin with the lynch pin. Figure 3.280: Down Stop Adjustment 11.
Page 221 OPERATION 12. Top deflector height: Loosen the nuts on bolts (A), slide the center support to the desired setting (1 to 4.5), and tighten the nuts. • Align the dots with the support to set half-increments. Example (B) is 2.5. •...
Page 222 OPERATION 14. Top deflector side rod: Loosen nut (A) and bolt (B), and swing rod (C) outward or inward. Tighten nut (A) to 39 Nm (29 lbf·ft). Tighten bolt (B) to 52 Nm (38 lbf·ft). Figure 3.284: Top Deflector Side Rod Adjustment Figure 3.285: Floating Crop Divider Range of Motion 15.
Page 223: Crop Divider Rods
OPERATION 3.9.15 Crop Divider Rods Removable crop divider rods are provided with the header and to be used in conjunction with crop dividers to help separate crop when harvesting. The rods are most useful when crop is bushy or down. In standing crops, using only crop dividers is recommended.
Page 224: Installing Crop Divider Rods
OPERATION Installing Crop Divider Rods The crop divider rods can be installed on the ends of the crop dividers to help separate bushy crop. 1. Open the right endshield. For instructions, refer to Opening Header Endshields, page 2. Undo lynch pin (A) securing divider rods (B) to the header endsheet, and remove the divider rods from the storage location.
Page 225: Optional Rice Divider Rods
OPERATION Optional Rice Divider Rods The optional rice divider rods are used assist with tall and tangled rice crops. They can be installed on the ends of the crop dividers. Rice divider rods provide improved performance in tall and tangled rice crops. For more bundle information, refer to 5.1.6 Rice Divider Rod Kit, page 486.
Page 226: Auto Header Height Control
OPERATION 3.10 Auto Header Height Control MacDon’s auto header height control (AHHC) feature works in conjunction with the AHHC option available on certain combine models. There are two hall-effect sensors (A) installed on the float setting indicators on the float module. These sensors send signals to the combine allowing it to maintain a consistent cutting height and an optimum float as the header follows ground contours.
Page 227: Auto Header Height Control Sensor Operation
OPERATION 3.10.1 Auto Header Height Control Sensor Operation Figure 3.293: FM200 Float Module The position sensors supplied with the auto header height control (AHHC) system are hall-effect sensors. Normal operating signal voltages for the sensors fall between 10% (0.5 VDC) and 90% (4.5 VDC). An increase in sensor voltage correlates to a decrease in ground pressure, or if you are cutting off the ground on gauge wheels an increase in the header cut height.
Page 228 OPERATION Sensor voltage must be between 0.5–4.5 V. If the voltage is too close to either end of the voltage range, there will be difficulty with calibration and operation of the AHHC. A properly set 4.5V Max sensor will have room on both ends of the voltage range. 2.5V Min Figure 3.294: Sensor Range Properly Set A - High Voltage...
Page 229: Sensor Output Voltage Range - Combine Requirements
OPERATION 3.10.2 Sensor Output Voltage Range – Combine Requirements The auto header height control (AHHC) sensor output must be within a specific voltage range for each combine, or the AHHC feature will not work properly. Table 3.30 Combine Voltage Limits Lower Upper Range...
Page 230 OPERATION 5. Float indicator pointer (A) should be at 0 (B). 6. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. Figure 3.298: Left Float Indicator – View from Rear 7. Check that the float lock linkage is on the down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations.
Page 231 OPERATION 8. Locate connector P600 (A) at the left front of the float module. 9. Remove plug cap (B). 10. Turn the key to the run position. 11. Check P600 for power from the combine. There should be 5V at pin 7. •...
Page 232: Replacing Float Height Sensor
OPERATION 14. Fully lower header on the ground, float indicator pointer (A) should be at 4 (B). 15. Turn the key to the run position. 16. On connector P600, confirm lower voltage from left sensor (pins 1 and 8), and right sensor (pins 3 and 8). 3.10.2 Sensor Output Voltage Range –...
Page 233 OPERATION 5. Disconnect harness plug P537 (C) from the sensor on the left side of the float module. NOTE: If replacing the float height indicator sensor on the right side of the float module, disconnect plug P539. 6. Remove bolt (A). 7.
Page 234: Volt Adapter - New Holland Combines Only
OPERATION 3.10.5 10 Volt Adapter – New Holland Combines Only New Holland combines with a 10 V system require the appropriate 10 V adapter for calibration of the auto header height control (AHHC) feature. If a 10 V New Holland combine does not have adapter (A) installed, the AHHC output will always read 0 V regardless of the sensor position.
Page 235 OPERATION 3. Check that the float lock linkage is on the down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If the header is not on the down stops during the next two steps, the voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of the AHHC system.
Page 236 OPERATION 6. Ensure the header float is unlocked. 7. Select DIAGNOSTICS (A) on the main page. The DIAGNOSTICS page appears. 8. Select SETTINGS. The SETTINGS page appears. Figure 3.309: New Holland Combine Display 9. Select GROUP drop-down menu (A). The GROUP dialog box appears.
Page 237: Header Settings Quick Reference - New Holland Cr Series
OPERATION 11. Select LEFT HEADER HEIGHT SEN (A), and then select GRAPH button (B). The exact voltage appears at the top of the page. 12. Raise and lower the header to see the full range of voltage readings. Figure 3.312: New Holland Combine Display Header Settings Quick Reference –...
Page 238: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control - New Holland Cr/Cx Series
OPERATION 1. Select HEADER LATERAL FLOAT on the combine display, and press ENTER. 2. Use the up and down navigation keys to move between options, and select INSTALLED. 1003581 Figure 3.313: New Holland Combine Display 3. Select HEADER AUTOFLOAT, and press ENTER. 4.
Page 239 OPERATION NOTE: For the best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC) system, perform the ground calibration with the center-link set to D. When calibration is complete, adjust the center-link back to the desired header angle. For instructions, refer to 3.9.5 Header Angle, page 152.
Page 240: Calibrating Maximum Stubble Height - New Holland Cr/Cx Series
OPERATION 4. When all steps have been completed, a CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL message will appear on the screen. Exit the CALIBRATION menu by pressing the ENTER or ESC key. NOTE: If the float was set heavier to complete the AHHC calibration procedure, adjust it to the recommended operating float after the calibration is complete.
Page 241: Adjusting Header Raise Rate - New Holland Cr/Cx Series
OPERATION 2. Move the header to the desired maximum stubble height using the header up or down control switch on the multifunction handle. NOTE: Set the header to a height which will never be attained while harvesting. This will ensure that the harvest area counter never stops recording harvesting data while the auto header height control (AHHC) system is active.
Page 242: Setting Auto Header Height Control Sensitivity - New Holland Cr/Cx Series
OPERATION NOTE: 3.10.7 New Holland Combines – CR Series – For New Holland CR models 6.80, 6.90, 7.90, 8.90, 9.90, and 10.90, refer to 2015 and Later, page 220. 1. Select HEADER LOWER RATE on the combine display. 2. Use the + or – buttons to change the setting to 50. 3.
Page 243: Setting Preset Cutting Height - New Holland Cr/Cx Series
OPERATION 1. Engage the threshing mechanism and the feeder house. 2. Select HEIGHT SENSITIVITY on the combine display. 3. Use the + or – buttons to change the setting to 200. 4. Press ENTER to save the new setting. NOTE: The sensitivity can be changed from 10–250 in increments of 10.
Page 244: New Holland Combines - Cr Series - 2015 And Later
OPERATION 1. Engage the threshing mechanism and the feeder house with switches (A) and (B). 2. Set HEADER MEMORY rocker switch (D) in STUBBLE HEIGHT/AUTOFLOAT mode position (A) or (B). 3. Raise or lower the header to the desired cutting height using HEADER HEIGHT and HEADER LATERAL FLOAT momentary switch (C).
Page 245 OPERATION NOTE: This section applies only to 2015 and later CR models (6.80, 6.90, 7.90, 8.90, 9.90, and 10.90). For other pre-2015 New 3.10.6 New Holland Combines – CR/CX Series – 2014 and Prior, page Holland combine models, refer to 210.
Page 246 OPERATION 7. Select DIAGNOSTICS (A) on the main page. The DIAGNOSTICS page appears. Figure 3.327: New Holland Combine Display 8. Select SETTINGS (A). The SETTINGS page appears. Figure 3.328: New Holland Combine Display 9. Select HEADER HEIGHT/TILT (A) from the GROUP drop- down menu.
Page 247: Setting Up Auto Header Height Control - New Holland Cr Series
OPERATION 11. Select GRAPH (A). The exact voltage (B) is displayed at the top of the page. 12. Raise and lower the header to see the full range of voltage readings. Figure 3.330: New Holland Combine Display Setting up Auto Header Height Control – New Holland CR Series Auto header height control (AHHC) is set up using the combine display and control handle.
Page 248 DEFAULT to 80/90 at the main menu. This is now a dealer setting. If you need to change the dealer setting, contact your MacDon Dealer. Figure 3.332: New Holland Combine Controls 6. Select HEAD 1 (A). The HEADER SETUP 1 page displays.
Page 249 OPERATION 9. Select HEAD 2 (A). The HEADER SETUP 2 page displays. Figure 3.335: New Holland Combine Display 10. Select the AUTOFLOAT drop-down menu and set AUTOFLOAT to INSTALLED (A). 11. Select the AUTO HEADER LIFT drop-down menu and set AUTO HEADER LIFT to INSTALLED (B).
Page 250: Setting Up Reel Speed - New Holland Cr Series
OPERATION 14. From REEL HEIGHT SENSOR menu (A), select YES. Figure 3.338: New Holland Combine Display Setting up Reel Speed – New Holland CR Series You must record the reel diameter and reel displacement into the combine software before operating the reel speed. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or the display since this document was published.
Page 251: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control - New Holland Cr Series
OPERATION 6. Access dealer mode by simultaneously pressing UNLOAD (A) and RESUME (B) buttons on the control handle for approximately 10 seconds. The DEALER SETTING page should appear and is required to change the REEL DIAMETER and REEL DISPLACEMENT PER REVOLUTION settings.
Page 252 OPERATION NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or the display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for the most up-to-date information. NOTE: This section applies only to 2015 and later CR models (6.80, 6.90, 7.90, 8.90, 9.90, and 10.90). For other pre-2015 New 3.10.6 New Holland Combines –...
Page 253 OPERATION 2. Select CALIBRATION drop-down menu (A). Figure 3.343: New Holland Combine Display 3. Select HEADER (A) from the list of calibration options. Figure 3.344: New Holland Combine Display 4. Follow the calibration steps in the order in which they appear on the page.
Page 254: Calibrating Reel Height Sensor And Reel Fore-Aft Sensor - New Holland Cr Series
OPERATION 5. When all steps have been completed, the CALIBRATION COMPLETED message appears on the page. NOTE: If the float was set heavier to complete AHHC calibration procedure, adjust it to the recommended operating float after the calibration is complete. Figure 3.346: New Holland Combine Display Calibrating Reel Height Sensor and Reel Fore-Aft Sensor –...
Page 255 OPERATION 3. Select CALIBRATION drop-down menu (A). Figure 3.348: New Holland Combine Display 4. Select REEL POSITION (A) from the list of calibration options. Figure 3.349: New Holland Combine Display 5. A CAUTION statement (A) will appear. Press ENTER. Figure 3.350: New Holland Combine Display MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 256: Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages - New Holland Cr Series
6. If the statement “Confirm varifeed knife is completely retracted”(A) appears, press ENTER. The varifeed knife is not applicable to MacDon headers. Figure 3.351: New Holland Combine Display 7. Follow the calibration steps (A) in the order in which they appear on the page.
Page 257: Setting Preset Cutting Height - New Holland Cr Series
OPERATION 2. Select SETTINGS tab (A). The SETTINGS page opens. 3. From GROUP menu (B), select HEADER. 4. From PARAMETER menu (C), select REEL VERTICAL POSITION. Figure 3.354: New Holland Combine Display 5. Select GRAPH tab (A). The REEL VERTICAL POSITION graph displays.
Page 258 The console has two buttons used for auto height presets. The toggle switch that was present on previous models is now configured as shown at right. MacDon headers only require first two buttons (A) and (B). Third button (C) is not configured.
Page 259: Setting Maximum Work Height - New Holland Cr Series
OPERATION 8. Lower the header to the ground. 9. Select RUN SCREENS (A) on the main page. Figure 3.359: New Holland Combine Display 10. Select the RUN tab that shows MANUAL HEIGHT. NOTE: The MANUAL HEIGHT field may appear on any of the RUN tabs.
Page 260: Configuring Reel Fore-Aft, Header Tilt, And Header Type - New Holland Cr Series
OPERATION 1. Select TOOLBOX (A) on the main page. The TOOLBOX page appears. Figure 3.361: New Holland Combine Display 2. Select FEEDER (A). The FEEDER SETUP page appears. 3. Select MAXIMUM WORK HEIGHT field (B). Figure 3.362: New Holland Combine Display 4.
Page 261 OPERATION NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or the display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for the most up-to-date information. 1. Shut down the engine. 2. Turn the key to the run position. 3.
Page 262 There are now two different buttons for the ON GROUND presets. The toggle switch that was present on previous models is now configured as shown at right. MacDon headers only require first two buttons (A) and (B). Third button down (C) is not configured.
Page 263: Leveling Header
OPERATION 3.11 Leveling Header The float module is factory-set to provide the proper level for the header. It should not normally require adjustment. If the header is not level, perform the following checks prior to adjusting the leveling linkages: • Check the combine tire pressures. •...
Page 264 OPERATION 7. On the high side of the header, make small (1/4–1/2 turn) counterclockwise adjustments to nut (A) to level the header. NOTE: Set screw (B) does not require loosening for adjustments up to one-half turn of nut (A). IMPORTANT: Adjustment of more than two turns in either direction may adversely affect header float.
Page 265: Unplugging Cutterbar
OPERATION 3.12 Unplugging Cutterbar Follow this procedure if an obstruction prevents the cutterbar from working correctly. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 266: Unplugging Float Module Feed Draper
OPERATION 3.13 Unplugging Float Module Feed Draper Crop sometimes gets wedged between the feed draper and the feed deck. Follow this procedure to safely clear any obstructions in the float module’s feed draper. 1. Stop the forward movement of the machine and disengage the header drives. 2.
Page 267: Transport
OPERATION 3.14 Transport There are two ways to transport the header: attached to a combine and towed behind a combine or an agricultural tractor. For more information, refer to • 3.14.1 Transporting Header on Combine, page 243 • 3.14.2 Towing, page 243 3.14.1 Transporting Header on Combine In conditions with good visibility, you can transport the header while it is attached to a combine.
Page 268: Attaching Header To Towing Vehicle
• Connect header seven-pole plug wiring harness to mating receptacle on towing vehicle. (The seven-pole receptacle is available from your MacDon Dealer parts department.) • Ensure lights are functioning properly and clean the slow moving vehicle sign and other reflectors. Use flashing warning lights unless prohibited by law.
Page 269: Converting From Transport To Field Position (Option)
OPERATION 3.14.3 Converting from Transport to Field Position (Option) The header needs to be converted back to field position if it was towed to a new location. Moving Left Outboard Wheel From Transport to Working Position – ContourMax ™ Option The left outboard wheel need to be repositioned to the working position after being in the transport position.
Page 270: Removing Tow-Bar
OPERATION Removing Tow-Bar Remove the tow bar from the transport location when converting from the transport position. 1. Block the header tires with wheel chocks (A) to prevent header from rolling. Figure 3.374: Tire Blocking 2. Disconnect electrical connector (A) and safety chain (B) from towing vehicle and store as shown.
Page 271 OPERATION 6. Secure tow-bar harness (A) in storage location. 7. Lift up on hitch near latch connection to take weight off of latch. While lifting, pull up on latch handle (B) to clear tow- bar lug, and then slowly lower assembly to the ground. 8.
Page 272 OPERATION 12. Lift extension (A) and pull away from transport pivot (B). 13. Secure extension harness (C) inside the tow-bar extension tube (A). 14. Reinstall lynch pin in left transport pivot for safe keeping. 15. For tow-bar storage, refer to Storing Tow-Bar, page 249.
Page 273: Storing Tow-Bar
OPERATION 18. Lift tow-bar (A) and pull away from transport pivot (B). 19. Reinstall lynch pin in left transport pivot for safe keeping. 20. For tow-bar storage, refer to Storing Tow-Bar, page 249. Figure 3.383: Tow-Bar and Left Transport Pivot Storing Tow-Bar Store the tow bar in the backtube when not in use.
Page 274: Moving Front (Left) Wheels Into Field Position
OPERATION Tow-bar 4. Open left endshield. For instructions, refer to Opening Header Endshields, page 5. With tow chain and harness (A) facing up, insert hitch end (B) of tow bar into left backtube. IMPORTANT: Header endshield removed from illustration for clarity. Figure 3.386: Hitch End 6.
Page 275 OPERATION 5. Turn left transport wheel assembly (A) 90° in the direction shown. Figure 3.388: Left Transport Wheels in Transport Mode 6. Remove lynch pin (A). Pull handle (B) to engage latch (C)— this will prevent the transport wheel assembly from rotating.
Page 276: Moving Rear (Right) Wheels Into Field Position
OPERATION 8. To unlock the pivot, use your foot to apply pressure to bolt (B) while pushing handle (A) downward. Figure 3.391: Left Transport Wheels – Pivot Released 9. Lift up on handle (A) while pulling back on handle (B) to lift the left wheel assembly into the highest storage position.
Page 277 OPERATION DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason. 1. Start the engine. 2.
Page 278: Converting From Field To Transport Position (Option)
OPERATION 10. Using wheel handle (A), lift and position right transport axle (B) to field support (C) to engage the latch. Figure 3.396: Right Transport Axle Latched in Field Position 11. Pull transport height adjustment handle (A) and lift axle pivot handle (B) to move the axle to the highest storage position.
Page 279: Moving Front (Left) Wheels Into Transport Position
OPERATION 5. Remove lynch pin (A). 6. Remove locking pins (B). 7. Slide left wheel assembly (C) towards the back of the header. Figure 3.398: Left Wheel Assembly 8. With the wheel facing out, slide left wheel assembly (C) into storage bracket (D). 9.
Page 280 OPERATION 5. Adjust gauge wheel height to transport position (lowest slot). Pull suspension handle (A) outward and push down on axle pivot handle (B) until transport position is reached. Figure 3.400: Gauge Wheel 6. Secure left transport pivot by pushing pivot handle (A) forward until latch is engaged.
Page 281: Moving Rear (Right) Wheels Into Transport Position
OPERATION 10. Turn front wheel assembly clockwise, 90°. Figure 3.403: Gauge Wheel Moving Rear (Right) Wheels into Transport Position When towing the header it must be converted into the transport position. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
Page 282 OPERATION 4. Push down on latch (A) at right field support (B) to unlock. Figure 3.405: Right Field Support 5. Lift wheel handle (A) to remove right transport axle (B) from right field support (C), then lower right transport axle to the ground.
Page 283: Removing Tow-Bar From Storage
OPERATION 7. Remove clevis pin (A) from right transport axle latch. 8. Lift right transport axle with wheel handle (B) until latch engages. 9. Push down on wheel handle (B) to verify latch is engaged. 10. Secure latch by reinstalling clevis pin (A). Figure 3.408: Right Transport Axle Removing Tow-Bar from Storage Remove the tow-bar from the backtube storage location when converting to the transport position.
Page 284: Attaching Tow-Bar
OPERATION Attaching Tow-Bar The tow-bar consists of two sections which make storage and handling easier. 1. Block the header tires with wheel chocks (A) to prevent header from rolling. 2. Remove tow-bar from storage. For instructions, refer to Removing Tow-Bar from Storage, page 259.
Page 285 OPERATION 9. Remove lynch pin (E) from latch (B). 10. Position end of tow-bar (C) on extension lugs then lower tow-bar to the ground. 11. Lift extension (D) for latch (B) to engage to tow-bar (C). 12. Retrieve the end of tow-bar harness (A) from storage location.
Page 286 OPERATION Installing tow-bar only: 18. Remove lynch pin (A) from left transport pivot (B). 19. Push tow-bar (C) into lugs of left transport pivot until latch (D) engages. 20. Reinstall lynch pin (A) to transport pivot to secure tow-bar. 21. Retrieve the end of tow-bar harness (E). Figure 3.417: Tow-Bar and Left Transport Pivot 22.
Page 287: Storing The Header
OPERATION 3.15 Storing the Header When putting the header into storage at the end of the season, perform this procedure. Storing the header properly helps to ensure its service life. WARNING Never use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or flammable.
Page 289: Chapter 4: Maintenance And Servicing
Chapter 4: Maintenance and Servicing This chapter contains the information necessary to perform routine maintenance and occasional servicing tasks on your machine. The word “maintenance” refers to scheduled tasks that help your machine operate safely and effectively; “Service” refers to tasks that must be performed when a part needs to be repaired or replaced. For advanced service procedures, contact your Dealer.
Page 290: Maintenance Requirements
4.4.1 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir, page 292 Knifeheads; refer to Every 25 Hours, page 273 50 Hours or Annually 69. MacDon recommends keeping a record of daily maintenance as evidence of a properly maintained machine. MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 291 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Driveline and driveline universals; refer to Every 50 Hours, page 274 Upper cross auger right bearing; refer to Every 50 Hours, page 274 Upper cross auger sliding hubs; refer to Every 50 Hours, page 274 Upper cross auger center support and U-joint; refer to Every 50 Hours, page 274 Float module auger pivots;...
Page 292 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Knife drive box lubricant level; refer to ü Checking Oil Level in Knife Drive Box , page Knife drive box mounting bolts; refer to ü Checking Mounting Bolts, page 368 Auger drive chain; refer to Every 100 Hours, page 278 Float pivots;...
Page 293: Break-In Inspection
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Header drive completion gearbox lubricant; refer to Changing Oil in Header Drive Completion Gearbox, page 290 Hydraulic oil; refer to 4.4.3 Changing Oil in the Hydraulic Reservoir, page 293 4.2.2 Break-In Inspection Break-in inspection involves checking belts, fluids, and performing general machine inspections for loose hardware or other areas of concern.
Page 294: Equipment Servicing - Preseason
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.2.3 Equipment Servicing – Preseason Equipment should be inspected and serviced at the beginning of each operating season. CAUTION • Review this manual to refresh your memory on the safety and operating recommendations. • Review all the safety decals and other decals on the header and note the hazard areas. •...
Page 295: Checking Hydraulic Hoses And Lines
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 11. Tighten any loose hardware. For torque specifications, refer to 7.1 Torque Specifications, page 515. 4.2.5 Checking Hydraulic Hoses and Lines Check hydraulic hoses and lines daily for signs of leaks. WARNING • Avoid high-pressure fluids. Escaping fluid can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Page 296: Lubrication
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.3 Lubrication Grease zerk locations are marked on the machine by decals showing a grease gun and the greasing interval, which will be specified in terms of hours of header operation. Refer to the inside back cover for information on the recommended lubricants.
Page 297: Every 25 Hours
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING IMPORTANT: When greasing, clear any debris, and excess grease from around the bearing housing. Inspect the condition of the roller and bearing housing. Grease the feed draper idler roller bearing until grease comes out of the seal. Initial greasing on a new header may require additional grease (may require 5-10 pumps).
Page 298: Every 50 Hours
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Every 50 Hours Maintenance is required to keep your machine operating at peak performance. It also allows you to do a visual inspection of the machine that may help identify issues early. Figure 4.7: Reel A - Reel Drive Chain. To lubricate, refer to 4.3.3 Lubricating Reel Drive Chain, page 284.
Page 299 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Use high temperature extreme pressure (EP2) performance grease with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) lithium base unless otherwise specified. Figure 4.8: Two-Piece Upper Cross Auger A - Upper Cross Auger U-joints (Two Places) B - Upper Cross Auger Sliding Hubs (Two Places) C - Upper Cross Auger Center Bearings (Two Places) D - Right End Bearing IMPORTANT:...
Page 300 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.9: Three-Piece Upper Cross Auger A - Upper Cross Auger U-joints (Two Places) B - Upper Cross Auger Sliding Hubs (Two Places) C - Upper Cross Auger Center Bearings (Two Places) D - Right End Bearing IMPORTANT: The Upper Cross Auger must be greased regularly even when turned off as components of the UCA move when the header flexes, regardless of whether the auger is turning or not.
Page 301 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.10: FM200 B - Driveline Slip Joint 70 A - Driveline Universal (Two Places) Figure 4.11: FM200 A - Remote Grease Line for Auger Pivot (Right Side) B - Remote Grease Line for Auger Pivot (Left Side) C - Auger Pivot (Left Side) D - Auger Pivot (Right Side) 70.
Page 302: Every 100 Hours
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Every 100 Hours Maintenance is required to keep your machine operating at peak performance. It also allows you to do a visual inspection of the machine that may help identify issues early. Use high temperature extreme pressure (EP2) performance grease with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) lithium base unless otherwise specified.
Page 303 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.13: FM200 A - Main Gearbox Oil Level. To lubricate, refer to 4.3.5 Lubricating Header Drive Main Gearbox, page 286. B - Completion Gearbox Oil Level. To lubricate, refer to 4.3.6 Lubricating Header Drive Completion Gearbox, page 288.
Page 304: Every 250 Hours
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Every 250 Hours Maintenance is required to keep your machine operating at peak performance. It also allows you to do a visual inspection of the machine that may help identify issues early. Use high temperature extreme pressure (EP2) performance grease with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) lithium base unless otherwise specified.
Page 305 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.16: Reel A - Reel U-joint (One Place) 71 B - Flex Linkage (Two Places) – Both Sides 71. U-joint has an extended lubrication cross and bearing kit. Stop greasing when greasing becomes difficult or if U-joint stops taking grease.
Page 306: Every 500 Hours
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.17: Inner Contour Wheel Assemblies A - Inner Wheel Assemblies (Two Places) Every 500 Hours Maintenance is required to keep your machine operating at peak performance. It also allows you to do a visual inspection of the machine that may help identify issues early. Use high temperature extreme pressure (EP2) performance grease with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) lithium base unless otherwise specified.
Page 307: Greasing Procedure
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.3.2 Greasing Procedure Greasing points are identified on the machine by decals showing a grease gun and grease interval in hours of operation. Grease point layout decals are located on the header and on the right side of the float module. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 308: Lubricating Reel Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.21: FD2 Series Grease Point Layout Decal 4.3.3 Lubricating Reel Drive Chain Lubrication protects the chain and drive sprockets against wear. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 309: Lubricating Auger Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.3.4 Lubricating Auger Drive Chain Lubricate the auger drive chain according to the interval specified in the maintenance schedule. The auger drive chain can be lubricated with the float module attached to the combine, but this procedure is easier to perform when the float module is detached from the header.
Page 310: Lubricating Header Drive Main Gearbox
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Reinstall metal inspection panel (B). Secure the panel with four bolts (A). Figure 4.25: Auger Drive Inspection Panel 4.3.5 Lubricating Header Drive Main Gearbox Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Main Gearbox Check the header drive gearbox oil level every 100 hours. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 311: Adding Oil To Header Drive Main Gearbox
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Adding Oil to Header Drive Main Gearbox The main gearbox includes fill, check, and drain plugs for quickly checking and servicing the gear lubricant while mounted to the float module. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 312: Lubricating Header Drive Completion Gearbox
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Raise or lower the header to position oil drain plug (A) at its lowest point. 4. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 5. Place a suitably sized container (approximately 4 liters [1 US gal]) underneath the gearbox drain to collect the oil.
Page 313: Adding Oil To Header Drive Completion Gearbox
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Remove oil level plug (A) from the completion gearbox. The oil should be at the level of the port. 4. If there is an insufficient amount of oil in the completion gearbox, add oil through filler plug (B). For instructions, refer to Adding Oil to Header Drive Completion Gearbox, page...
Page 314: Changing Oil In Header Drive Completion Gearbox
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Remove filler plug (B) and oil level plug (A). 4. Add oil into filler hole (B) until it runs out of oil level plug hole (A). Refer to the inside back cover for recommended fluids and lubricants. 5.
Page 315 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Raise or lower the header to position oil drain plug (A) at its lowest point. 4. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 5. Place a suitably sized container (approximately 4 liters [1 US gal]) underneath the gearbox drain to collect the oil.
Page 316: Hydraulics
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.4 Hydraulics The float module frame acts as an oil reservoir. Refer to the inside back cover for information on the float module’s oil requirements. 4.4.1 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir Check the hydraulic oil level in the reservoir every 25 hours. NOTE: Check the level when the oil is cold.
Page 317: Changing Oil In The Hydraulic Reservoir
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 2. Clean any dirt or debris from filler cap (A). CAUTION The oil reservoir may be under pressure; remove the cap slowly. 3. Turn filler cap (A) clockwise to remove it. 4. Fill the hydraulic oil reservoir with warm oil (approximately 21°C [70°F]) until the appropriate fill level is reached.
Page 318: Changing Oil Filter
Change the oil filter after the first 50 hours of operation and every 250 hours thereafter. Obtain filter kit (MAC320360) from your MacDon Dealer. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 319: Electrical System
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.5 Electrical System The electrical system for the header is powered by the combine. The header has various lights and sensors that require power. 4.5.1 Replacing Light Bulbs Lights are an important safety feature. Replace damaged or malfunctioning bulbs or lamps immediately. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
Page 320: Header Drive
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.6 Header Drive The header drive consists of a driveline from the combine to the FM200 Float Module gearbox that drives the feed auger and hydraulic pumps. The pumps provide hydraulic power to the drapers, knives, and optional equipment. 4.6.1 Removing Driveline Connecting Float Module to Combine The driveline transfers power from the combine PTO to the header float module completion gearbox.
Page 321 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Slide shield (A) along driveline to access quick disconnect collar (B). NOTE: If the cover does not slide, use a prying tool. 8. Pull back quick disconnect collar (B) to release the driveline yoke. Slide the driveline off of the gearbox shaft. 9.
Page 322: Installing Driveline
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.6.2 Installing Driveline The driveline transfers power from the combine PTO to the header’s float module completion gearbox. It will need to be installed on the float module. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 323 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. On the end of driveline (D) which has arrow (C) pointing toward the collar, pull back quick disconnect collar (A). 7. Slide the yoke onto support bracket (B). 8. Connect safety chain (E) to the support bracket. Figure 4.44: Driveline Shield Figure 4.45: Optional Side-Hill Driveline Shield 9.
Page 324 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10. Slide the driveline through shield (A). Pull back the quick disconnect collar (B) to release the driveline yoke. 11. Slide the driveline onto the gearbox shaft until it locks onto the shaft. Figure 4.47: Driveline Shield 12.
Page 325: Removing Driveline Guard
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.6.3 Removing Driveline Guard The main driveline guard must remain attached to the driveline during operation, but it can be removed for maintenance purposes. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 326 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Use a slotted screwdriver to release grease fitting/lock (A). Figure 4.52: Driveline Guard 5. Rotate driveline guard locking ring (A) counterclockwise using a screwdriver until lugs (B) line up with the slots in the guard. 6. Pull the guard off the driveline. Figure 4.53: Driveline Guard MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 327: Installing Driveline Guard
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.6.4 Installing Driveline Guard The driveline guard must be installed before the header can be safely operated. 1. Slide the guard onto the driveline, and line up the slotted lug on locking ring (A) with arrow (B) on the guard. Figure 4.54: Driveline Guard 2.
Page 328 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Push grease fitting (A) back into the guard. Figure 4.57: Driveline Guard 5. Assemble the driveline. IMPORTANT: The splines are keyed to align the universals. Align weld (A) with missing spline (B) when assembling. Failure to align the halves of the shaft can cause excessive vibration and feed auger/gearbox failures.
Page 329: Adjusting Chain Tension - Main Gearbox
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.6.5 Adjusting Chain Tension – Main Gearbox The gearbox drive chain tension is factory-set, but tension adjustments are required after the first 50 hours, then every 500 hours or annually (whichever comes first). With the exception of oil changes, the gearbox drive chain requires no other regular maintenance.
Page 330: Adjusting Chain Tension - Completion Gearbox
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. If required, turn bolt (B) slightly until retainer plate (A) can be installed. Figure 4.62: Main Gearbox Chain Tensioner 6. Reinstall chain adjusting cover (B) and gasket (C). 7. Install four bolts (A). Torque the hardware to 9.5 Nm (84 lbf∙in).
Page 331 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Remove three bolts (A) that secure input driveline guard base (B). Figure 4.64: Completion Gearbox Chain Tensioner Cover 6. Loosen six bolts (B), that secure chain tension hub (A) to the gearbox. 7. Locate machined feature (C). Using a wrench, turn hub (A) clockwise to tighten the chain.
Page 332: Auger
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.7 Auger The FM200 Float Module auger feeds the cut crop from the draper decks into the combine feeder house. 4.7.1 Adjusting Feed Auger to Pan Clearance Operators should maintain an appropriate distance between the feed auger and the feed auger pan. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 333 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Before adjusting the auger-to-pan clearance, check the auger float position to determine how much clearance is required: IMPORTANT: Make sure bolts (A) are set at the same location on both ends of the header to avoid damaging the machine during operation.
Page 334: Checking Feed Auger Chain Tension
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Check clearance (C) between the feed auger flighting to the pan. • If the feed auger is in the fixed position, clearance should be between 24–28 mm (15/16–1 1/8 in.). • If the feed auger is in the floating position, clearance should be between 11.5–15.5 mm (7/16–5/8 in.).
Page 335 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason. WARNING Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area. NOTE: There are two methods for checking the auger drive chain tension: the quick method is intended for frequent checks;...
Page 336: Checking Feed Auger Drive Chain Tension - Thorough Method
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 9. Measure the distance between two lines (B). For a new chain: • If distance (B) is 1–4 mm (0.04–0.16 in.), no adjustment is required. • If distance (B) is greater than 4 mm (0.16 in.), the auger drive chain tension needs adjusting.
Page 337 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. On the left side of the feed auger, remove four bolts (A) and inspection panel (B). 8. Remove bolts (C) and remove indicator/clamp (D) that holds the two covers together. 9. Remove bolt (E). 10. Remove bolt and washer (H) that secure the bottom cover. 11.
Page 338: Removing Auger Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 13. Position bottom cover (F) and secure with bolt and washer (H). 14. Install bolt (E). 15. Secure the bottom cover to the top cover with clamp/ indicator (D) and bolts (C). 16. Install inspection panel (B) and secure with four bolts (A). Tighten bolts (A) and torque to 3.5 Nm (30 lbf∙in).
Page 339 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Place wooden blocks (A) under the auger to prevent the auger from dropping onto the feed draper and damaging it. Figure 4.76: Blocks under the Auger 4. Loosen two bolts (A) and remove bumper (B). Repeat on the opposite side.
Page 340 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10. To release the chain tension, loosen jam nut (C) and turn thumbscrew (D) counterclockwise to release the bolt holding sprocket (B) and preventing it from being raised up. IMPORTANT: Do NOT loosen thin nut (E) on the inboard side of the idler sprocket spindle.
Page 341: Installing Auger Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 15. Remove drive sprocket (A) and chain (B) from spline shaft. Figure 4.82: Auger Drive 16. Maneuver auger (A) sideways and forward so that endless chain (B) can be removed from the auger. Figure 4.83: Auger Drive 4.7.4 Installing Auger Drive Chain The auger drive chain transfers power from the main gearbox to the feed auger.
Page 342 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 2. Place drive sprocket (B) into chain (A) and align the sprocket onto the shaft. NOTE: The shoulder of drive sprocket (B) should face the auger. Figure 4.85: Auger Drive 3. Apply medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite ® 243 or equivalent) to threads of screw (A).
Page 343 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Rotate the auger in reverse to take up the slack in the lower strand of the chain. IMPORTANT: Do NOT loosen thin nut (C) on the inboard side of the idler sprocket spindle. 7. Turn adjuster thumbscrew (D) clockwise to move idler sprocket (B) until it is FINGER TIGHT ONLY.
Page 344: Adjusting Feed Auger Drive Chain Tension
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 14. Remove wooden blocks (A) from the feed draper. Figure 4.91: Blocks under the Auger 4.7.5 Adjusting Feed Auger Drive Chain Tension The auger is chain-driven by the float module drive system sprocket attached to the side of the auger. Insufficient chain tension can prematurely wear sprockets or damage the chain.
Page 345 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Remove four bolts (A) and inspection panel (B) to view chain. Figure 4.92: Left Side of Auger Drive – Rear View 8. Loosen jam nut (B). 9. Loosen idler nut (A) slightly to allow idler to move by turning adjuster (C).
Page 346: Auger Flighting
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 12. When adjustment is complete, tighten jam nut (A). 13. Tighten the idler nut (B) and torque to 265 Nm (195 lbf∙ft). 14. Recheck midspan chain deflection after tightening the idler and jam nut. Figure 4.95: Feed Auger Chain – Front View 15.
Page 347 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING IMPORTANT: When removing auger fingers, work from the outside inward. Make sure there is an equal number of fingers on both sides of the auger when complete. 1. Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 2.
Page 348 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8. Remove and retain two bolts (A) and the tee nuts (not shown) securing finger guide (B) to the auger. Remove guide (B). Figure 4.99: Auger Finger Hole 9. Place plug (A) in the hole from inside the auger. Secure the plug with two M6 hex head bolts (B) and tee nuts.
Page 349: Installing Feed Auger Fingers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Installing Feed Auger Fingers The feed auger has fingers that extend and retract to pull crop into the feeder house on the combine. Fingers may need to be installed onto the auger drum to change its configuration profile. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the...
Page 350 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Insert guide (B) from inside the auger and secure it with bolts (A) and tee nuts (not shown). IMPORTANT: Always install a new guide when replacing a solid finger. NOTE: Bolts (A) come with a threadlocker patch that will wear off if the bolts are removed.
Page 351: Checking Auger Finger Timing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Checking Auger Finger Timing The feed auger has fingers that extend and retract to pull crop into the feeder house on the combine. This procedure determines where the fingers are when they are fully extended from the auger. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the...
Page 352 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING WARNING Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area. 1. Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 2. Raise the reel fully. 3. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 4.
Page 353 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING NOTE: If the indicator is pointing at position B, it indicates that at that point the auger fingers will be fully extended. This allows the crop to be engaged and released later before entering the feeder house. This setting is best used for grains or beans.
Page 354: Knife
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.8 Knife The knives on the cutterbar cut the crop. The knives, guards, and knifehead will require maintenance from time to time. WARNING Keep hands clear of the area between guards and knife at all times. WARNING Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives.
Page 355: Removing Knife
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. If a hold-down is present, remove nuts (A) and hold- down (B) to access the knife section that is being replaced. Figure 4.113: Cutterbar 5. Remove bolts and nuts (B). Retain hardware. NOTE: Stroke the knife as required to access the hardware. 6.
Page 356 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING WARNING Stand to the rear of the knife during removal to reduce the risk of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves when handling the knife. NOTE: For single knife headers, the knifehead is located on the left side of the knife. For double knife headers, there are two knifeheads and they are located both right and left sides of the knife.
Page 357: Removing Knifehead Bearing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.8.3 Removing Knifehead Bearing The knifehead bearing allows the knifehead pin to rotate within the knifehead as the drive arm strokes the knife back and forth. If the bearing is worn or damaged, it will need to be replaced. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
Page 358: Installing Knifehead Bearing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.8.4 Installing Knifehead Bearing The knifehead bearing allows the knifehead pin to rotate within the knifehead as the drive arm strokes the knife back and forth. Once the old bearing has been removed from the knifehead, a new one can be installed. 1.
Page 359 0.2–1.2 mm (1/64–3/64 in.) clearance (C) between the drive arm and the knifehead. 9. If no adjustment is required, proceed to Step 10, page 336. If drive arm adjustment is required, contact your MacDon Dealer. Figure 4.121: Knifehead MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 360: Spare Knives
(zero contact between back bar and front of first guard) is not achievable, then additional shims are required between the knife drive box and the mounting plate. Contact your MacDon Dealer. 13. Close the endshield. For instructions, refer to Closing Header Endshields, page Figure 4.123: First Knife Guard –...
Page 361: Pointed Knife Guards And Hold-Downs
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.8.7 Pointed Knife Guards and Hold-Downs Knife guards assist with aligning the knife bar. Hold-downs hold the sections on the knife bar down against the knife guards to ensure proper cutting. The following knife guards and hold-downs are used in pointed guard configurations: NOTE: Pointed knife guard configurations require two short knife guards;...
Page 362: Pointed Knife Guards On Single-Knife Headers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Pointed Knife Guards on Single-Knife Headers Knife guards assist with aligning the knife bar. Hold-downs hold the sections on the knife bar down against the knife guards to ensure proper cutting. Figure 4.126: Pointed Knife Guard and Hold-Down Locations – Single-Knife Headers A - Pointed Hold-Down (MAC286329) B - Pointed Knife Guard (MAC286315) C - Pointed End Knife Guard (without Wear Bar) (MAC286316)
Page 363: Pointed Knife Guards On Fd235 Double-Knife Header
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Pointed Knife Guards on FD235 Double-Knife Header Knife guards assist with aligning the knife bar. Hold-downs hold the sections on the knife bar down against the knife guards to ensure proper cutting. Figure 4.127: Pointed Guard and Hold-Down Locations A - Pointed Hold-Down (MAC286329) B - Pointed Center Hold-Down (MAC286332) C - Pointed Center Knife Guard (MAC286317)
Page 364: Pointed Knife Guards On Fd240 Double-Knife Header
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Pointed Knife Guards on FD240 Double-Knife Header Knife guards assist with aligning the knife bar. Hold-downs hold the sections on the knife bar down against the knife guards to ensure proper cutting. Figure 4.128: Pointed Knife Guard and Hold-Down Locations – FD240 Double-Knife Header A - Pointed Hold-Down (MAC286329) B - Pointed Center Hold-Down (MAC286332) C - Pointed Center Knife Guard (MAC286317)
Page 365: Pointed Knife Guards On Fd241 Double-Knife Header
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Pointed Knife Guards on FD241 Double-Knife Header Knife guards assist with aligning the knife bar. Hold-downs hold the sections on the knife bar down against the knife guards to ensure proper cutting. Figure 4.129: Pointed Knife Guard and Hold-Down Locations A - Pointed Hold-Down (MAC286329) B - Pointed Center Hold-Down (MAC286332) C - Pointed Center Knife Guard (MAC286317)
Page 366: Pointed Knife Guards On Fd245 Double-Knife Header
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Pointed Knife Guards on FD245 Double-Knife Header Knife guards assist with aligning the knife bar. Hold-downs hold the sections on the knife bar down against the knife guards to ensure proper cutting. Figure 4.130: Pointed Guard and Hold-Down Locations A - Pointed Hold-Down (MAC286329) B - Pointed Center Hold-Down (MAC286332) C - Pointed Center Knife Guard (MAC286317)
Page 367: Pointed Knife Guards On Fd250 Double-Knife Header
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Pointed Knife Guards on FD250 Double-Knife Header Knife guards assist with aligning the knife bar. Hold-downs hold the sections on the knife bar down against the knife guards to ensure proper cutting. Figure 4.131: Pointed Knife Guard and Hold-Down Locations – FD250 Double-Knife Header A - Pointed Hold-Down (MAC286329) B - Pointed Center Hold-Down (MAC286332) C - Pointed Center Knife Guard (MAC286317)
Page 368: Adjusting Knife Guards And Guard Bar
Adjusting Knife Guards and Guard Bar If a knife guard or the guard bar is misaligned due to contact with a rock or similar obstruction, use the guard straightening tool (MAC286705) available from your MacDon Dealer to correct the issue. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the...
Page 369 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. To adjust the guard tips downwards, position tool (A) as shown, and push down. Figure 4.134: Downward Adjustment – Pointed Guard Figure 4.135: Downward Adjustment – Short Knife Guard 6. To adjust the guard bar up or down, position tool (A) as shown, and push on the tool accordingly.
Page 370: Replacing Pointed Knife Guards
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Replacing Pointed Knife Guards Guards become dull and need to be replaced. This procedure is for replacing standard guards and the special (drive side) guards closest to the knife drive motor. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 371: Checking Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Remove two nuts and bolts (B) securing pointed knife guard (A) and hold-down (C) (if applicable) to the cutterbar. 8. Remove pointed knife guard (A), hold-down (C), and the plastic wearplate. Discard the pointed knife guard. Figure 4.138: Pointed Knife Guards 9.
Page 372: Adjusting Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING NOTE: Align the guards prior to adjusting the hold-down. For instructions, refer to Adjusting Knife Guards and Guard Bar, page 344. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 373: Replacing Pointed Center Knife Guard - Double-Knife
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING WARNING Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives. 1. Raise the reel fully. 2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 3. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 4.
Page 374 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Remove two nuts and bolts (C) securing guard (A) and hold- down (B) to the cutterbar. 5. Remove guard (A), plastic wearplate, and hold-down (B). Figure 4.143: Pointed Center Knife Guard IMPORTANT: Ensure the replacement guard is the correct guard with offset cutting surfaces (A).
Page 375 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Position plastic wearplate (A) and new guard (B) under the cutterbar. Figure 4.146: Pointed Center Knife Guard and Wearplate 8. Thread three adjustment bolts (A) so they are protruding 4 mm (5/32 in.) from the bottom of pointed center hold- down (B).
Page 376: Checking Center Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Checking Center Hold-Down – Pointed Knife Guards Perform DAILY inspections to ensure the knife hold-downs are preventing the knife sections from lifting off the guards while permitting the knife to slide without binding. WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason.
Page 377 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING WARNING Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives. 1. Raise the reel fully. 2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 3. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 4.
Page 378: Short Knife Guards And Hold-Downs
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.8.8 Short Knife Guards and Hold-Downs Short knife guards are less likely to plug the knife in tough crops such as grasses and canola. The following knife guards and hold-downs are used in short knife guard configurations: Figure 4.151: Guard and Hold-Down Types used in Short Knife Guard Configurations ™...
Page 379: Short Knife Guards On Single-Knife Headers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Short Knife Guards on Single-Knife Headers Figure 4.152: Short Knife Guard and Hold-Down Locations – Single-Knife Headers A - Short Knife Hold-Down (MAC286330) B - Short Knife Guard (MAC286318) C - Short Knife End Hold-Down (x4) (MAC286331) D - Short Knife End Knife Guard (without Wear Bar) (x5) (MAC286319) MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 380: Short Knife Guards On Double-Knife Headers - All Sizes Except 12.5 M (41 Ft.)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Short Knife Guards on Double-Knife Headers – All Sizes Except 12.5 m (41 ft.) Figure 4.153: Short Knife Guard and Hold-Down Locations – Double-Knife Headers A - Short Knife Hold-Down (MAC286330) B - Short Knife Guard (MAC286318) C - Short Knife End Hold-Down (x6) (MAC286331) D -Short Knife End Knife Guard (without Wear Bar) (x8) (MAC286319) E - Short Knife Center Hold-Down (MAC286333)
Page 381: Short Knife Guards On 12.5 M (41 Ft.) Double-Knife Header
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Short Knife Guards on 12.5 m (41 ft.) Double-Knife Header Figure 4.154: Short Knife Guard and Hold-Down Locations – 12.5 m (41 ft.) Double-Knife Header A - Short Knife Hold-Down (MAC286330) B - Short Knife Guard (MAC286318) C - Short Knife End Hold-Down (x6) (MAC286331) D - Short Knife End Knife Guard (without Wear Bar) (x8) (MAC286319) E - Short Knife Center Hold-Down (MAC286333)
Page 382: Replacing Short Knife Guards Or End Knife Guards
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Replacing Short Knife Guards or End Knife Guards Short knife guards or end knife guards are less likely to plug the knife in tough crops such as grasses and canola, and are factory-installed. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 383 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING IMPORTANT: The first four knife guards (A) on the drive sides of the header are called end knife guards and do NOT have wear bars. Ensure the proper replacement knife guards are installed at these locations. Figure 4.156: End Knife Guard and Short Knife Guards A - End Knife Guard (MAC286319) B - Short Knife Guard (with wear bar [C]) (MAC286318) 6.
Page 384: Checking Hold-Down - Short Knife Guards
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Checking Hold-Down – Short Knife Guards Perform DAILY inspections to ensure the knife hold-downs are preventing the knife sections from lifting off the guards while permitting the knife to slide without binding. Checking Center Hold-Down – Short Knife Guards, page To check the center hold-down on double-knife headers, refer to 364.
Page 385: Replacing Center Knife Guard - Double-Knife
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1. Raise the reel fully. 2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 3. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 4. Adjust the hold-down clearance as follows: To decrease the clearance, turn adjuster bolts (A) clockwise.
Page 386 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Remove two nuts and bolts (C) securing center knife guard (A) and hold-down (B) to the cutterbar. 5. Remove center knife guard (A), plastic wearplate, and hold- down (B). Figure 4.161: Center Knife Guard IMPORTANT: Ensure the replacement center knife guard is the correct guard with offset cutting surfaces (A).
Page 387 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Position plastic wearplate (A) and new center knife guard (B) under the cutterbar. Figure 4.164: Center Knife Guard and Wearplate 8. Thread three adjustment bolts (A) so they are protruding 4 mm (5/32 in.) from the bottom of center hold-down (B). 9.
Page 388: Checking Center Hold-Down - Short Knife Guards
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Checking Center Hold-Down – Short Knife Guards Perform DAILY inspections to ensure the knife hold-downs are preventing the knife sections from lifting off the guards while permitting the knife to slide without binding. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 389: Knifehead Shield
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 4. Loosen mounting hardware (B). 5. Turn adjuster bolts (A) as follows: • To increase the clearance, turn adjuster bolts (A) clockwise (tighten). •...
Page 390 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Retrieve the knifehead shields from the manual storage case. 6. Place knifehead shield (A) against the endsheet as shown. Align the shield so the cutout matches the profile of the knifehead and/or hold-downs. 7. Align the mounting holes and secure with two M10 x 30 hex head bolts, washers (B), and nuts.
Page 391: Knife Drive System
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.9 Knife Drive System The knife drive system transforms pumped hydraulic pressure into a mechanical motion that strokes a series of serrated knife blades at the front of the header back and forth to cut a variety of crops. 4.9.1 Knife Drive Box Knife drive box is driven by a hydraulic motor and converts rotational motion into the reciprocating motion of the knife.
Page 392: Checking Mounting Bolts
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Remove oil level dipstick (A) and check the oil level. The oil level must be within range (B), that is, between the lines near the bottom of the dipstick. NOTE: Before checking the oil level, ensure the top of the knife drive box is horizontal and oil level dipstick (A) is screwed in.
Page 393 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Place a container large enough to hold approximately 1.5 L (0.4 US gal) under the knife drive box to collect the oil. 4. Remove dipstick (A) and drain plug (C). 5. Allow the oil to drain from the knife drive box and into the container placed below it.
Page 394: Feed Deck
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.10 Feed Deck The feed deck is located on the FM200 Float Module. It consists of a motor and feed draper that conveys cut crop to the feed auger. 4.10.1 Replacing Feed Draper Replace the feed draper if it is torn, cracked, or missing slats. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the...
Page 395 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8. Remove the following hardware (A) from idler roller casting (B) on both sides of the feed deck: • Socket head bolt, washer, and nut. 9. Move the idler roller back within the cutout in the frame to aid in draper replacement.
Page 396 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 13. Install the new draper over drive roller (A). Make sure the draper guides fit into drive roller grooves (B). 14. Pull draper along bottom of feed deck and over idler roller (C). Figure 4.179: Float Module Feed Draper 15.
Page 397: Checking And Adjusting Feed Draper Tension
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 19. Close the feed deck by latching pan handle latch support (B) to feed deck pan handle (A) at both sides of the feed deck. Figure 4.182: Feed Deck Pan Handle and Left Side Pan Handle Latch 20.
Page 398: Feed Draper Drive Roller
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Check the position of spring retainer disc (A). If the feed draper tracks properly and the spring retainers on both sides of the draper are correctly positioned, then no adjustment is necessary. NOTE: The starting position of spring retainer disc (A) is centered within the U shape on indicator (B);...
Page 399 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1. Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 2. Raise the reel fully. 3. Raise the header fully. 4. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 5. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 6.
Page 400 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10. On the right side of the deck, remove two nuts (A) and bolts from drive roller bearing housing (B). Figure 4.188: Drive Roller Bearing 11. Slide the drive roller with bearing assembly (A) to the right until the left end comes off of the motor spline.
Page 401: Installing Feed Draper Drive Roller
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Installing Feed Draper Drive Roller The feed draper drive roller needs to be installed after it has been repaired or replaced. 1. Apply grease to the motor spline. 2. Guide bearing end (A) of the drive roller through frame opening (B).
Page 402: Removing Feed Draper Drive Roller Bearing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Install two bolts (A) into the feed deck. 5. Install both covers (B) onto the two bolts. IMPORTANT: Position the covers in the order shown. 6. Secure the drive roller bearing housing using two nuts (D). 7.
Page 403 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. To release the draper tension, loosen jam nut (A) and turn bolt (B) counterclockwise. Repeat at the opposite side of the header. Figure 4.194: Feed Draper Tensioner 7. Loosen set screw (A) on bearing lock (B). 8.
Page 404: Installing Feed Draper Drive Roller Bearing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10. Remove bearing housing (A). NOTE: If the bearing is seized on the shaft, it may be easier to remove the drive roller assembly. For instructions, refer to Removing Feed Draper Drive Roller, page 374. 11. Check both covers (B) for damage. If you need to replacement them, obtain kit MAC347553.
Page 405: Feed Draper Idler Roller
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.10.4 Feed Draper Idler Roller The feed draper idler roller is driven by the friction of the feed draper being turned by the drive roller. Like the drive roller, the idler roller helps the feed draper convey crop to the auger. Removing Feed Draper Idler Roller The feed draper idler roller needs to be removed when being repaired or replaced.
Page 406 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10. Remove dust cap (A) and nut (B) from bearing housing (C). Figure 4.201: Idler Roller Bearing Housing 11. Remove the following hardware from location (A) that secures the bearing housing to the deck skid and tensioner: •...
Page 407: Installing Feed Draper Idler Roller
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 15. Slide idler roller (A) out through the cutout in the deck frame. Figure 4.204: Idler Roller Installing Feed Draper Idler Roller The feed draper idler roller needs to be installed after it has been repaired or replaced. 1.
Page 408 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Slide idler roller (A) through the cutout in the deck frame. Figure 4.207: Feed Deck – Left Side 6. Install the bolt from inside of the feed deck to secure idler cover (B). 7. Install nut (B). Do NOT overtighten the nut. It should be snug, as it holds the idler cover in place and it must move with the idler roller.
Page 409 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 11. After the bearing and both seals are seated around the shaft, install nut (A) and torque it to 81 Nm (60 lbf·ft). 12. Repeat Step 1, page 383 to Step 11, page 385 on the opposite side. Figure 4.210: Feed Deck –...
Page 410: Replacing Feed Draper Idler Roller Bearing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 21. Close the feed draper and secure it with connector straps (B), screws (A), and nuts. 22. Tension the feed draper. For instructions, refer to 4.10.2 Checking and Adjusting Feed Draper Tension, page 373. Figure 4.213: Draper Connector Replacing Feed Draper Idler Roller Bearing The feed draper idler roller bearing helps the roller turn.
Page 411 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Unlatch feed deck pan handle (A) from handle latch supports (B) on both sides of the feed deck. This will drop the door down and allow access to the feed deck draper and rollers. Figure 4.215: Feed Deck Pan Handle and Left Side Pan Handle Latch 8.
Page 412 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10. Remove nut (A), and remove bearing housing (B) from the deck. NOTE: If the bearing is seized on the shaft, it may be easier to remove the idler roller assembly. For instructions, refer to Removing Feed Draper Idler Roller, page 381.
Page 413 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 18. After the bearing and both seals are seated around the shaft, install nut (A) and torque it to 81 Nm (60 lbf·ft). Figure 4.220: Idler Roller Bearing – Left Side 19. Rotate idler roller housing (A) until the holes in the lower tabs aligns with the hole in welded tab (B).
Page 414: Lowering Feed Deck Pan
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.10.5 Lowering Feed Deck Pan The feed deck pan protects the feed draper from items on the ground. It can be opened and closed to access the feed draper. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 415: Raising Feed Deck Pan
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Lower feed deck pan (A). 1028369 Figure 4.225: Feed Deck Pan 4.10.6 Raising Feed Deck Pan The feed deck pan protects the feed draper from items on the ground. It can be opened and closed to access the feed draper.
Page 416: Checking Link Holder Hooks
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 2. Engage lock handle (A) in three feed deck pan hooks (B). Figure 4.227: Underside of Feed Deck Pan 3. Rotate handles (A) upwards, bringing the feed deck pan into the locked position. NOTE: Ensure that all three deck pan hooks (B) are secured on the lock handle.
Page 417 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Before operation, ensure both link holder hooks (A) are engaged on the float module under the feed deck as shown. Figure 4.229: Feed Deck – View from Below • Undamaged link holder hook (A) • Damaged/broken link holder hook (B) •...
Page 418 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING NOTE: To move hook (A) to the storage position, loosen bolt (B) and rotate the hook 90°. Figure 4.231: Link Holder Hook in Storage Position MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 419: Stripper Bars
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.11 Stripper Bars Stripper bars are installed into the float module opening to improve feeding in crops such as rice. They may need to be removed, depending on the desired float module configuration. 4.11.1 Removing Stripper Bars The stripper bars are secured to the float module frame with four bolts and nuts.
Page 420: Replacing Feed Deflectors On New Holland Cr Combines
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 2. Position stripper bar (B) as shown so the notch is at the corner of the frame. NOTE: It is ok to only install the upper two bolts on the stripper bars, if the lower two bolts are too difficult to install. 3.
Page 421 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Adjust deflector (A) so that distance (C) between the pan and the deflector is 4–6 mm (5/32–1/4 in.). 5. Tighten nuts (B). 6. Repeat the previous steps for the opposite deflector. 7. Attach the header to the combine. For instructions, refer to Chapter 3.6 Header Attachment/Detachment, page 8.
Page 422: Header Side Drapers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.12 Header Side Drapers There are two header side drapers. They convey cut crop to the float module feed draper and auger. Replace the drapers if they are torn, cracked, or missing slats. 4.12.1 Removing Side Drapers Replace the drapers if they are torn, cracked, or missing slats.
Page 423: Installing Side Drapers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 11. Remove nuts and screws (A), and tube connectors (B) from the draper joint. 12. Remove screws (C), bridge connector (D), and nuts from the front end of the draper joint. 13. Pull the draper from the deck. Figure 4.236: Draper Connectors 4.12.2 Installing Side Drapers Side drapers are used to bring cut crop to the center of the header.
Page 424: Adjusting Deck Height
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 11. Attach the ends of the draper with tube connectors (B), screws (A) (with the heads facing the center opening), and nuts. NOTE: The two short tube connectors are attached at the front and rear of the draper. 12.
Page 425 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING NOTE: Take measurements at deck supports (A) with the header in the working position. Depending on the header size, there are between two and four supports per deck. Figure 4.239: Draper Deck Supports 3. Check that clearance (A) between draper (B) and metal seal (C) is 0–2 mm (0.004–0.08 in.).
Page 426: Adjusting Side Draper Tension
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING NOTE: The deck is shown with the draper removed. 7. Loosen two lock nuts (A) on deck support (B) one half-turn ONLY. 8. Tap deck (C) with a hammer and block of wood to lower the deck relative to the deck supports. Tap deck support (B) using a punch to raise the deck relative to the deck supports.
Page 427 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1. Ensure tensioner indicator (A) covers the inboard half of the window. DANGER Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area. 2. Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 3. Raise the header fully. 4.
Page 428: Adjusting Side Draper Tracking
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Check that idler roller (A) is between guides (B). Figure 4.246: Idler Roller IMPORTANT: Do NOT adjust nut (C). This nut is used for draper alignment only. 8. Turn adjuster bolt (A) clockwise to tighten, and counterclockwise to loosen.
Page 429 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.248: Draper Tracking Adjustments A - Drive Roller B - Idler Roller C - Drive Roller Adjust D - Idler Roller Adjust E - Draper Direction F - Nut on Drive Roller Side G - Jam Nut for Drive Roller H - Adjuster Nut for Drive Roller J - Nut on Idler Roller Side K - Jam Nut for Idler Roller...
Page 430: Inspecting Draper Roller Bearing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 2. Adjust drive roller (A) to change C (refer to Table 4.2, page 405) as follows: Loosen nuts (F), (M), and (N), and jam nut (G). b. Turn adjuster nut (H). Tighten nuts (F), (M), and (N), and jam nut (G). 3.
Page 431 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 2. Lower the header onto four blocks (A) (305–356 mm [12–14 in.]). One block at each end and one block at each hinge point. 3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 5.
Page 432: Replacing Side Draper Deck Idler Roller Bearing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10. Remove bolt (A) and washer from the idler roller at the back of the header deck. 11. Remove bolt (B) and washer from the idler roller at the front of the header deck. 12. Spread roller arms (C) and (D), and remove the idler roller. Figure 4.253: Idler Roller 4.12.8 Replacing Side Draper Deck Idler Roller Bearing The side draper deck idlers rollers have bearings installed to allow the roller to turn.
Page 433 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Cut a relief (A) into a block of wood. 5. Place the end of idler roller (B) onto the block, with the protruding bearing assembly inside relief (A). Figure 4.256: Idler Roller 6. Install new bearing assembly (C) by pressing the outer race of the bearing into the tube until it is 14–15 mm (9/16–19/32 in.) (B) from the outside edge of the tube.
Page 434: Installing Side Draper Deck Idler Roller
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.12.9 Installing Side Draper Deck Idler Roller The side draper deck has a roller on either end of the deck. One is the idler roller and one is the drive roller. 1. Install idler roller (A) between idler arms (B), and secure with two bolts (C) and washers.
Page 435: Removing Side Draper Drive Roller
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Tighten the draper by turning adjuster bolt (A) clockwise. For instructions, refer to 4.12.4 Adjusting Side Draper Tension, page 402. 5. Disengage the reel and header safety props. WARNING Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 6.
Page 436 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8. Loosen the draper by turning adjuster bolt (A) counterclockwise until the adjuster bolt runs out of adjustment and hits a hard stop. IMPORTANT: Do NOT adjust nut (B). This nut is used for draper alignment only. Figure 4.262: Draper Tensioner 9.
Page 437: Replacing Side Draper Drive Roller Bearing
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING NOTE: It may be necessary to pry between the roller and bracket (A) to remove the roller from shaft. Figure 4.265: Drive Roller 14. Loosen two bolts (A) securing support arm (B). 15. Remove bolt (C) and the washer securing the opposite end of the drive roller to support arm (B).
Page 438 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 2. Remove bearing assembly (A) and seal (B) from roller tube (C) as follows: Attach slide hammer (D) to threaded shaft (E) in the bearing assembly. b. Tap out bearing assembly (A) and seal (B). 3. Clean the inside of roller tube (C), check the tube for signs of wear or damage, and replace if necessary.
Page 439: Installing Side Draper Drive Roller
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.12.12 Installing Side Draper Drive Roller The side draper deck has a roller on either end of the deck. One is the idler roller and one is the drive roller. 1. Position drive roller (A) between the roller support arms. 2.
Page 440 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 9. Wrap the draper over the drive roller, and attach the ends of draper with tube connectors (B), screws (A) (with the heads facing the center opening), and nuts. NOTE: The two short tube connectors are attached at the front and rear of the draper.
Page 441: Reel
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.13 Reel The reel features a uniquely shaped cam, which allows the fingers to get underneath lodged crop and pick it up before it is cut. CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers, refer to 4.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing, page 265.
Page 442 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING DANGER Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area. 1. Start the engine. For instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 2. Park the combine on a level surface. 3. Adjust the reel fore-aft position until the number seven on fore-aft indicator (A) is hidden by sensor support (B).
Page 443 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Double-reel headers: Raise the header high enough to place two 254 mm (10 in.) high blocks (A) under the cutterbar, just inboard of the wing flex points. NOTE: Blocks are NOT needed to support the wings of triple-reel headers.
Page 444 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8. Rotate the reel by hand until a tine tube is directly above the cutterbar. 9. Measure and record clearance (A) between the tip of the fingers and one of the guards at the end of the reels, either pointed guard (B) or short guard (C).
Page 445: Adjusting Clearance Between Reel And Cutterbar
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Double-reel measurement locations (A): Outer ends of the reels and at both hinge points (four places). Measurement Locations – Figure 4.280: FlexDraper ® Double Reel Triple-reel measurement locations (A): Both ends of three reels (six places). 10. Adjust the reel clearance, if necessary. For instructions, refer to Adjusting Clearance between Reel and Cutterbar, page...
Page 446 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Adjust the reel fore-aft position until the number seven on fore-aft indicator (A) is hidden by sensor support (B). Figure 4.282: Fore-Aft Position 4. Raise the header high enough to place two 254 mm (10 in.) high blocks (A) under the cutterbar, just inboard of the wing flex points.
Page 447 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Block Locations – Triple Reel Figure 4.285: FlexDraper ® 6. Lower the reel fully, and continue holding the control button down to phase the cylinders. 7. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 8.
Page 448 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10. Loosen bolts (A) on both center arm cylinders. 11. Adjust the clearance as follows: IMPORTANT: Adjust both cylinder rods equally. • To increase clearance to the cutterbar, turn cylinder rods (D) out of clevis to raise the reel. •...
Page 449: Reel Frown
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.13.2 Reel Frown The reel must be set up to frown (providing more clearance at the center of the reel than at the ends) to compensate for reel flexing. Adjusting Reel Frown The reel must be set up to frown (provide more clearance at the center of the reel than at the ends) to compensate for reel flexing.
Page 450: Reel Fingers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1. Start the engine. 2. Lower the reel fully. 3. Lower the header fully. 4. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 5. Measure clearance (A) at locations (B) between the reel tine tube and the endsheet at both ends of the header. The clearances should be the same if the reel is centered.
Page 451: Removing Steel Fingers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Removing Steel Fingers Damaged steel fingers will need to be cut off of the reel tine tube. WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason.
Page 452: Removing Plastic Fingers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING NOTE: This procedure assumes a finger has been removed from the machine. For instructions about removing fingers, refer to Removing Steel Fingers, page 427. 1. Slide the new finger and tine tube arm (A) onto the end of the tube.
Page 453: Installing Plastic Fingers
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Push the clip at the top of the finger back towards the reel tube as shown and remove the finger from the tube. Figure 4.295: Removing Plastic Finger Installing Plastic Fingers Once the old plastic reel finger has been removed, the new one can be installed. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 454: Tine Tube Bushings
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ® 3. Install screw (A) using a Torx Plus 27 IP socket wrench and torque it to 8.5–9.0 Nm (75–80 lbf·in). IMPORTANT: Do NOT apply force to the finger prior to tightening the mounting screw. Applying force without tightening the mounting screw will break the finger or shear the locating pins.
Page 455 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Center disc and tail end bushings 5. Remove the reel endshields and endshield support (C) from the tail end of the reel at the applicable tine tube location. NOTE: There are no endshields on the center disc. 6.
Page 456 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Cam end bushings 10. Remove the endshields and endshield support (A) from the applicable tine tube location on the cam end. NOTE: Removing cam end bushings requires the tine tube to be moved through the disc arms to expose the bushing. Figure 4.301: Cam End 11.
Page 457 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 14. Remove bolt (A) from the cam linkage so tine tube (B) is free to rotate. Figure 4.304: Cam End 15. Release bushing clamps (A) at the cam disc using a small screwdriver to separate the serrations. Move the clamps off the bushings.
Page 458 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Tine tube reinforcing kit bushings – option 18. Locate support (A) that requires a new bushing. 19. Remove four bolts (B) securing channel (C) to support (A). 20. Remove screw (E) and remove finger (D) if it is too close to the support to allow access to the bushing.
Page 459: Installing Bushings Onto Reels
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 23. On each reel, there are three right-facing supports (A). Slide the support off bushing halves (B). Figure 4.310: Tine Tube Reinforcing Kit Support – Option 24. On each reel, there are two left-facing supports (A). Rotate the supports until the flanges clear the channels before moving them off bushing (B).
Page 460 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1. Use a pair of modified channel lock pliers (A) to install bushing clamps (C). Secure pliers in a vise and grind a notch (B) into the end of each arm to fit the clamp as shown. Figure 4.312: Modified Channel Lock Pliers Cam end bushings 2.
Page 461 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Tighten clamp (A) using modified channel lock pliers (B) until finger pressure will NOT move the clamp. IMPORTANT: Overtightening the clamp may result in breakage. Figure 4.315: Installing Clamp 8. Line up tine tube (B) with the cam arm and install bolt (A). Torque the bolt to 165 Nm (120 lbf·ft).
Page 462 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 11. Install endshield support (A) at the applicable tine tube location at the cam end. 12. Reinstall the reel endshields. For instructions, refer to 4.13.6 Reel Endshields, page 441. Figure 4.318: Cam End Center disc and tail end bushings 13.
Page 463 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 18. Tighten clamp (A) using modified channel lock pliers (B) until finger pressure will NOT move the clamp. IMPORTANT: Overtightening the clamp may result in breakage. Figure 4.321: Installing Clamp 19. Install bolts (A) securing tine tube arm (B) to the center disc.
Page 464 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 22. On each reel, there are three right-facing supports (A). Slide the support onto bushing (B). Figure 4.324: Tine Tube Reinforcing Kit Support – Option 23. On each reel, there are two left-facing supports (A). Rotate support (A) until its flanges clear channels (C) before moving the support onto bushing (B).
Page 465: Reel Endshields
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 26. Tighten clamp (A) using modified channel lock pliers (B) until finger pressure will NOT move the clamp. IMPORTANT: Overtightening the clamp may result in breakage. Figure 4.327: Installing Clamp 27. Reattach channels (C) to three right-facing supports (A) on each reel with screws (B) and nuts.
Page 466: Replacing Reel Endshields At Outboard Cam End
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING There are four kinds of endshields. Ensure you are installing the correct endshield to the proper location as shown below. Figure 4.330: Reel Endshields A - Tail End, Outboard (MAC311695) B - Cam End, Inboard (MAC273823) C - Tail End, Inboard (MAC311795) D - Cam End, Outboard (MAC311694) NOTE: Arrow points to the front of machine.
Page 467 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Rotate the reel manually until reel endshield (A) requiring replacement is accessible. 4. Remove three bolts (B). Figure 4.331: Reel Endshields – Outboard Cam End 5. Remove two screws (A), nuts, and outboard cam deflector. Retain for reinstallation. 6.
Page 468: Replacing Reel Endshields At Inboard Cam End
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8. Slightly lift the end of existing reel endshield (A) off of support (B). 9. Position new reel endshield (C) onto support (B) under existing reel endshield (A). 10. Position the other end of new reel endshield (C) onto other support (D) over existing reel endshield (E).
Page 469: Replacing Reel Endshields At Outboard Tail End
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Remove and retain two screws (A), cam deflector, and nuts from the reel endshield. 7. Lift the end of reel endshield (B) off support (C). Figure 4.336: Reel Endshields – Inboard Cam End 8. Remove the reel endshield from supports (A). Figure 4.337: Reel Endshield Removed –...
Page 470 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1. Lower the reel fully. 2. Lower the header fully. 3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Rotate the reel manually until reel endshield requiring replacement (A) is accessible. 5. Remove three bolts (B). Figure 4.339: Reel Endshields –...
Page 471: Replacing Reel Endshields At Inboard Tail End
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 9. Slightly lift the end of reel endshield (A) off of support (B). 10. Position new reel endshield (C) onto support (B) under existing reel endshield (A). 11. Position the other end of new reel endshield (C) onto other support (E) over the existing reel endshield.
Page 472 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Lift other endshield (A) to disengage the tab from endshield (B). 7. Lift the end of reel endshield (B) off endshield (C), and rotate endshield (B) downward. Figure 4.344: Reel Endshields – Inboard Tail End 8. Remove M10 bolt (A), nut (B), and end finger retainer (C) from tine tube that secure the bushing and tail end finger.
Page 473: Replacing Reel Endshield Supports
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 13. Position tail end finger (A) as shown. 14. Secure tail end finger (A) and bushing (installed in Step page 448) with M10 bolt (B), end finger retainer (C), and nut (D). Figure 4.347: Reel Endshields – Inboard Tail End 15.
Page 474 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Rotate the reel manually until the reel endshield support requiring replacement is accessible. 5. Remove bolt (B) securing reel endshields to support (A). 6. Remove bolts (C) from support (A) and two adjacent supports. Figure 4.349: Reel Endshield Supports 7.
Page 475: Reel Drive
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.14 Reel Drive The hydraulically driven reel motor drives a chain that is attached to the center arm between the reels on a double-reel header, and to the left-center arm on a triple-reel header. 4.14.1 Reel Drive Chain The reel drive chain transfers power from the hydraulically driven reel motor to the sprockets that rotate the reels.
Page 476: Tightening Reel Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING IMPORTANT: Do NOT loosen the motor mount, it is factory-adjusted and secured with Belleville washers. Chain tension is adjusted without loosening the drive mounting bolts. 9. Push tension retainer (A) clockwise with your thumb, and hold it in the unlocked position. 10.
Page 477: Reel Drive Sprocket
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Place multi-tool (A) onto chain tensioner (B). IMPORTANT: Do NOT loosen the motor mount, it is factory-adjusted and secured together with Belleville washers. Chain tension is adjusted without loosening the drive mounting bolts. 6. Rotate multi-tool (A) downward until the chain is tight. Figure 4.355: Reel Drive 7.
Page 478: Removing Reel Drive Single Sprocket
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING NOTE: A two-speed reel drive option is available. Order kit MAC311882. Removing Reel Drive Single Sprocket The reel drive sprocket is attached to the reel drive motor. By changing the drive and driven sprockets the speed and torque of the reel can be changed.
Page 479: Installing Reel Drive Single Sprocket
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Installing Reel Drive Single Sprocket The reel drive sprocket is attached to the reel drive motor. By changing the drive and driven sprockets the speed and torque of the reel can be changed. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 480: Double-Reel Or Triple-Reel Drive U-Joint
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Move chain (A) from the current set of sprockets to other set (B). NOTE: The inner set of sprockets are for high torque applications, and the outer set of sprockets are for high speed applications. NOTE: •...
Page 481 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Remove four bolts (A) securing the reel tube to U-joint Figure 4.364: U-Joint flange (B), and move the reel sideways. 5. Remove six bolts (A) attaching U-joint flange (B) to driven sprocket (C). 6. Remove the U-joint. NOTE: It may be necessary to move the right reel sideways so that the U-joint can clear the tube.
Page 482: Installing Double-Reel Or Triple Reel U-Joint
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Installing Double-Reel or Triple Reel U-Joint Once the old U-joint has been removed, the new one can be installed. 1. Position U-joint flange (B) onto driven sprocket (C) as shown. 2. Apply medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite® 243 or equivalent), and install six bolts (A).
Page 483: Reel Drive Motor
Removing Reel Drive Motor Follow this procedure to remove the reel drive motor if it has an issue. If problems occur with the motor, remove it and have it serviced by your MacDon Dealer. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 484: Installing Reel Drive Motor
Installing Reel Drive Motor Follow this procedure to install the reel drive motor. If problems occur with the motor, remove it and have it serviced by your MacDon Dealer. 1. If mounting holes (B) are not accessible through the openings in the chain case, loosen the mounting hardware on motor mount (A), and slide the motor mount up or down as required.
Page 485 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. Align the keyway in sprocket (B) with the key on the motor shaft, and slide the sprocket onto the shaft. Secure it with slotted nut (A). 6. Torque slotted nut (A) to 12 Nm (9 lbf∙ft). 7.
Page 486: Replacing Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 13. Remove the caps or plugs from the ports and lines and connect hydraulic lines (A) to hydraulic fittings (B) on motor (C). NOTE: Ensure hydraulic lines (A) are installed in their original locations. Figure 4.378: Reel Motor and Hoses 4.14.6 Replacing Drive Chain The drive chain allows the hydraulic reel drive motor to turn the reel.
Page 487 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Move the right reel sideways to separate reel tube (A) from U-joint (B). 7. Remove drive chain (C). 8. Route chain (C) over U-joint (B) and position onto the sprockets. Figure 4.381: Replacing Chain 9. Position the right reel tube against the reel drive and engage the stub shaft into the U-joint pilot hole.
Page 488: Contour Wheels - Option
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.15 Contour Wheels – Option The ContourMax™ Contour Wheels option allows the header to flex with the contours of the field leaving a consistent stubble height while cutting up to 46 cm (18 in.) above the ground. ™...
Page 489 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Lower the header until the auto header height indicator (A) is at number 2 (B). 8. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. Figure 4.385: Float Setting Indicator 9. At the center of the header, measure distance (A) from the ground to the tip of the center guard and record the measurement.
Page 490: Lubricating Contour Wheel System
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 14. Remove pin (A). 15. Reposition adjuster plate (B) in the slot to align with a different hole. There is approximately 24 mm (1/2 in.) difference between each of the holes. • If the measurement is less than the measurement at the center of the header, move the adjuster plate TOWARD the cutterbar.
Page 491 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.388: Inner Contour Wheel Assemblies A - Inner Wheel Assemblies (Two Places) 5. Apply grease to lubrication points (A) at the two inner wheel assemblies. 6. Remove rubber plug (A) from contour wheel hub. Retain the plug for reinstallation. Figure 4.389: Rubber Plug on Contour Wheel Axle MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 492: Zeroing Mechanical Indicator
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7. Apply grease at lubrication point (A), and allow the excess grease to flow out the front of the axle hub. IMPORTANT: Grease SLOWLY. Rapid greasing may force rear seal to move. 8. Reinstall rubber plug (B). 9.
Page 493 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.391: Mechanical Indicator 1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 2. The mechanical indicator is zeroed when the notch in indicator (A) is aligned with hole (B) under the following conditions: •...
Page 494: Transport System - Option
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.16 Transport System – Option The header can be equipped with a set of transport wheels, so that the header can be towed by a combine or tractor. ™ Refer to Adjusting EasyMove Transport Wheels, page 122 for more information.
Page 495 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 4.393: Transport Assembly Bolts 1. Check the following bolts DAILY to ensure bolts are torqued to specified values: • Bolts (A) to 234 Nm (173 lbf·ft) • Bolts (B) to 343 Nm (253 lbf·ft) • Bolts (C) to 343 Nm (253 lbf·ft) MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 496: Checking Tire Pressure
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.16.3 Checking Tire Pressure Proper tire pressure ensures tires perform properly and wear evenly. WARNING • A tire can explode during inflation, which could cause serious injury or death. • Do NOT stand over tire. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose.
Page 497: Changing Tow-Bar Hitch Connection From Pintle To Clevis
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.16.4 Changing Tow-Bar Hitch Connection from Pintle to Clevis The transport tow-bar includes clevis and pintle ring towing mounts. 1. Remove the hairpin from clevis pin (A) and disconnect chain (B). Store clevis pin (A) with the pintle hitch adapter. 2.
Page 498 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Retrieve the clevis adapter. Insert transport connector (A) of the electrical harness through opening (B) in the ring on the clevis adapter. 7. Tie or tape pull-line (C) to the harness. Using the pull-line at the transport end, gently pull the harness through the tow-bar.
Page 499: Changing Tow-Bar Hitch Connection From Clevis To Pintle
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.16.5 Changing Tow-Bar Hitch Connection from Clevis to Pintle The transport tow-bar includes clevis and pintle ring towing mounts. 1. Remove the hairpin from clevis pin (A) and disconnect chain (B). Store clevis pin (A) with the clevis adapter. 2.
Page 500 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. Insert transport connector (A) of the electrical harness through opening (B) in the pintle ring adapter. 7. Tie or tape pull-line (C) to the harness. Gently pull the harness through the tow-bar with the pull line at the transport end. 8.
Page 501: Vertiblade ™ Vertical Knife - Option
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Vertical Knife – Option ™ 4.17 VertiBlade The optional vertical knife kit is a vertical crop cutter that is mounted to each end of the header. The vertical knife slices through tangled, shatter-prone crops such as canola to reduce seed loss. 4.17.1 Replacing Vertical Knife Sections ™...
Page 502 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8. Remove three bolts (A) securing milling bar (B) to the blade bracket and knife section assembly (C). Tilt milling bar (B) upwards and slide assembly (C) out. A A A Figure 4.406: Vertical Knife – Guard Removed NOTE: If you cannot tilt milling bar (A) upwards enough to slide knife section assembly (B) out, remove two bolts (C)
Page 503 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 9. Remove two screws (A) and nuts (B) securing knife section (C) to bracket (D). 10. Apply medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite ® 243 or equivalent) to two new screws (A) (MAC313790) from the kit. 11. Attach new knife section (C) (MAC313788) to bracket (D) using two screws (A) and nuts (B) (MAC313789).
Page 504: Greasing Vertical Knife
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4.17.2 Greasing Vertical Knife Regular maintenance is required to keep your machine operating at peak performance. It also allows you to do a visual inspection of the machine that may help identify issues early. Use high temperature high temperature extreme pressure (EP2) performance grease with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) lithium base.
Page 505 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Apply grease to each push rod grease zerk (A) (2 per vertical knife as shown). Figure 4.412: Grease Zerks on Vertical Knife Push Rods – Right Side Shown, Left Side Opposite 5. Reinstall access cover (B) and secure it with hex socket button head screws (A).
Page 507: Chapter 5: Options And Attachments
Chapter 5: Options and Attachments The following options and attachments are available for use with your header. See your MacDon Dealer for availability and ordering information. 5.1 Crop Delivery Kits Crop delivery is the process of how the crop gets from the cutterbar to the feeder house. Optional crop delivery kits can optimize header performance for specific crops or conditions.
Page 508: Crop Divider Storage Bracket Kit
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.1.3 Crop Divider Storage Bracket Kit The divider storage bracket kit is used to store the standard divider cones on the header. Installation instructions are included in the kit. MACB7030 Figure 5.3: Divider Storage Bracket Kit – MACB7030 5.1.4 Floating Crop Dividers Floating dividers follow the ground contour and allow for improved dividing in both lodged and standing crops and reduce...
Page 509: Full Length Upper Cross Auger
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.1.5 Full Length Upper Cross Auger The upper cross auger attaches to the header in front of the backtube, and improves crop feeding into the center of the header in heavy crop conditions. The upper cross auger (UCA) (A) is ideal for high-volume harvesting of forages, oats, canola, mustard, and other tall, bushy, hard-to-feed crops.
Page 510: Rice Divider Rod Kit
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.1.6 Rice Divider Rod Kit Rice divider rods attach to the left and right crop dividers and divide tall and tangled rice crops in a similar manner to standard crop divider rods performing in standing crops. The kit includes both left and right rods, and storage brackets. Installation instructions are included in the kit.
Page 511: Cutterbar Kits
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.2 Cutterbar Kits The cutterbar is located on the front of the header. It supports the knife and guards which is used to cut the crop. 5.2.1 Rock Retarder Kit A rock retarder extends the height of the cutterbar lip to help prevent rocks rolling onto the draper decks. Order bundles by header size: •...
Page 512: Fm200 Float Module Kits
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.3 FM200 Float Module Kits The float module is used to attach the header to the combine. It combines the crop flow from both side drapers and also pulls crop into the combine feeder house. 5.3.1 10V Sensor Adapter Kit This kit is for NH CR/CX Combines that use 10V sensors.
Page 513: Extended Center Filler
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.3.3 Extended Center Filler This kit is for the float module. It is a longer filler plate to seal the area behind the transition pan. Figure 5.11: Extended Center Filler MACB6450 NOTE: Installation instructions are included in the kit. 5.3.4 Feed Auger High-Wear Flighting Extension Kit The flighting extension kit may allow better feeding of crop in green/wet straw conditions (for example, rice and green cereals).
Page 514: Full Interface Filler Kit
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.3.5 Full Interface Filler Kit The Full Interface Filler Kit provides additional sealing between float module and header. NOTE: This kit is only available for European-configured headers. Installation instructions are included in the kit. MACB7031 Figure 5.13: Full Interface Filler Kit 5.3.6 Hydraulic Reservoir Extension Kit The hydraulic reservoir fill extension kit extends the breather cap position.
Page 515: Lateral Tilt Plug Kit
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.3.7 Lateral Tilt Plug Kit This kit allows the combine lateral tilt to work with Auto Header Height Control (AHHC). MACB7196 Not recommended for slopes over 10% grade. NOTE: Installation instructions are included in the kits. Figure 5.15: Lateral Tilt Plug 5.3.8 Stripper Bar Kit Stripper bars improve feeding in certain crops such as rice.
Page 516 OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS Table 5.1 Stripper Bar Configurations and Recommendations (continued) Bundle Recommended Feeder Stripper Bar Length Opening Width Float Module (MAC) House Width 403 mm (16 in.) 1041 mm (41 in.) For specialty crops only B6046 515 mm (20 in.) 817 mm (32 in.) For specialty crops only B6213...
Page 517: Header Kits
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.4 Header Kits Header options add features or enhancements to the header frame rather than a specific system or function. ™ 5.4.1 ContourMax Contour Wheels Kit ™ The ContourMax provides flex and auto header height control (AHHC) for stubble heights of 25–457 mm (1–18 in.) (standard header provides 0–152 mm [0–6 in.]) ™...
Page 518: Easymove ™ Transport System
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS ™ 5.4.2 EasyMove Transport System ™ The EasyMove Transport System makes it faster than ever to move your header from field to field. When operating in the field, the wheels can also be used as stabilizer wheels. Installation instructions are included in the kit.
Page 519: Outboard Steel End Finger Kit
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.4.4 Outboard Steel End Finger Kit Optional fingers to be used in difficult crops such as lodged canola, and forage, where the angled plastic finger yields and distorts from heavy crop loads. Installation instructions are included in the kit. MAC311959 Figure 5.20: Outboard Steel End Finger 5.4.5 Side Hill Stabilizer Kit...
Page 520: Stabilizer Wheel Kit
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.4.6 Stabilizer Wheel Kit The stabilizer wheel kit stabilizes the headers lateral movement when cutting at heights higher than possible with the standard skid shoes. Installation and adjustment instructions are included in the kit. MACC2051 Figure 5.22: Stabilizer Wheel Kit 5.4.7 Steel Skid Shoes Kit The steel skid shoes kit provides extended wear skid shoes for use in rocky, abrasive conditions.
Page 521: Sunflower Attachment
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 5.4.8 Sunflower Attachment This kit allows the FD2 Series FlexDraper ® (with pointed guards only), to be converted to a sunflower header. Figure 5.24: Sunflower Attachment Order the Sunflower Attachment Kit according to header size: • 9.1 m (30 ft.) – MACC2086 •...
Page 522 OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS Deflectors – contains lean bar panels and additional cutterbar pan supports: • 9.1 m (30 ft.) – MACB7304 • 10.6 m (35 ft.) – MACB7305 • 12.1 m (40 ft.) triple reel – MACB7395 • 12.1 m (40 ft.) double reel – MACB7306 •...
Page 523: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Reel fingers not lifting crop sufficiently Increase finger pitch aggressiveness 3.9.12 Reel Tine Pitch, page 178 Reel fingers not lifting crop sufficiently Install crop lifters MacDon Dealer Symptom: Heads shattering or breaking off Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed 3.9.6 Reel Speed, page 154 3.9.10 Reel Height, page 160...
Page 524 Downs, page 354 knife guard material bridging the guards • MacDon Dealer Symptom: Bushy or tangled crop flows over the divider rod, and builds up on the endsheets Divider rods providing insufficient Install long divider rods 3.9.14 Crop Dividers, page 184...
Page 525 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6.1 Troubleshooting – Crop Loss at Cutterbar (continued) Problem Solution Refer to Cutting at speeds over 10 km/h Replace with 19-tooth reel drive (6 mph) with 10-tooth reel drive 4.14.2 Reel Drive Sprocket, page 453 sprocket sprocket Worn or broken knife components Replace components 4.8 Knife, page 330 MAC215986...
Page 526: Cutting Action And Knife Components
3.9.5 Header Angle, page 152 Cutting edge of guards not close Adjusting Knife Guards and Guard Bar, Align guards enough or parallel to knife sections page 344 MacDon Dealer • Adjusting Hold-Down – Pointed Tangled/tough-to-cut crop Install short knife guards Knife Guards, page 348 Adjusting Hold-Down –...
Page 527 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6.2 Troubleshooting – Cutting Action and Knife Components (continued) Problem Solution Refer to 3.9.11 Reel Fore-Aft Position, page Reel too far back Move the reel forward Symptom: Knife plugging • 3.9.10 Reel Height, page 160 Reel too high or too far forward Lower the reel or move reel rearward •...
Page 528 Incorrect knife speed Adjust knife speed Checking Knife Speed, page 159 Straighten the cutterbar Bent cutterbar MacDon Dealer Symptom: Excessive breakage of knife sections or guards • Adjusting Hold-Down – Pointed Knife Guards, page 348 Knife hold-down not adjusted properly Adjust the hold-down •...
Page 529 4.8.2 Removing Knife, page 331 Replace the knife Dull knife • 4.8.5 Installing Knife, page 334 Knife speed too fast Lower the knife speed Consult your MacDon Dealer Check/tighten all of the knife — Loose knife section hardware hardware MAC215986 Revision A...
Page 530: Reel Delivery
Reel too far forward cam setting Symptom – Reel will not lift Reel lift couplers are incompatible or Change the quick coupler MacDon dealer defective Symptom – Reel will not turn 3.6 Header Attachment/Detachment, Quick couplers not properly Connect the couplers...
Page 531 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6.3 Troubleshooting – Reel Delivery (continued) Problem Solution Refer to Move to a more aggressive finger Reel fingers not aggressive enough 3.9.12 Reel Tine Pitch, page 178 pitch notch 3.9.10 Reel Height, page 160 Reel too low Raise the reel Relief valve on combine (not on Increase the relief pressure to the combine float module) has low relief...
Page 532 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6.3 Troubleshooting – Reel Delivery (continued) Problem Solution Refer to Excessive plugging at cutterbar with wads of crop accumulating at Correct the plugging/cutting issues 3.12 Unplugging Cutterbar, page 241 cutterbar while maintaining reel operation Excessive plugging at cutterbar with wads of crop accumulating at Stop the reel before plugging becomes 3.12 Unplugging Cutterbar, page 241...
Page 533: Troubleshooting Header And Drapers
Combine header drive too slow combine model Symptom: Insufficient feed draper speed Relief pressure too low Test the feed draper hydraulic system See your MacDon Dealer Adjust to the correct speed for the Combine operator’s manual Combine header drive too slow combine model Symptom: Feed draper will not move 4.10.2 Checking and Adjusting Feed...
Page 534 Material overload on drapers Install an upper cross auger page 485 Material overload on drapers Add flighting extensions MacDon Dealer Symptom: Drapers back-feed Drapers running too slow in Increase the draper speed 3.9.8 Side Draper Speed, page 157 heavy crop...
Page 535: Cutting Edible Beans
TROUBLESHOOTING 6.5 Cutting Edible Beans Use the following tables to determine the cause of any cutting edible bean problems and the recommended solutions. Table 6.5 Troubleshooting – Cutting Edible Beans Problem Solution Refer to Symptom: Plants being stripped and complete or partial plants left behind Lower the header to ground and run it Header off ground 3.9.2 Cutting on Ground, page 126...
Page 536 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6.5 Troubleshooting – Cutting Edible Beans (continued) Problem Solution Refer to Replace the sections or Worn or damaged knife sections 4.8 Knife, page 330 replace the knife Parts of vines get caught in pointed guard tip. (Occurs more in row- 4.8.8 Short Knife Guards and Hold- Install the short knife guard cropped beans that are hilled from...
Page 537 Note: With the installation of short knife guards, you are trading guard Excessive number of rocks in field MacDon Dealer damage for section damage (although changing sections with short knife guards is easier) Symptom: Cutterbar pushing too much debris and dirt...
Page 538 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6.5 Troubleshooting – Cutting Edible Beans (continued) Problem Solution Refer to — Tire tracks or row crop ridges Cut at an angle to crop rows or ridges Cut at 90° to the rolling terrain — Rolling terrain along length of field (provided knife floats across without digging in) Symptom: Reel carries over an excessive amount of plants or wads...
Page 539: Chapter 7: Reference
Chapter 7: Reference The procedures and information in this chapter can be referred to as needed. 7.1 Torque Specifications The following tables provide torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic fittings. Refer to these values only when no other torque value has been specified in a given procedure. •...
Page 540 REFERENCE Table 7.1 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Free Spinning Nut Torque (Nm) Torque (lbf·ft) (*lbf·in) Nominal Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 11.4 12.6 *101 *112 8-1.25 Figure 7.1: Bolt Grades 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0...
Page 541 REFERENCE Table 7.3 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Free Spinning Nut Torque (Nm) Torque (lbf·ft) (*lbf·in) Nominal Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 14.3 15.8 *140 *154 8-1.25 Figure 7.3: Bolt Grades 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0...
Page 542: Metric Bolt Specifications - Cast Aluminum
REFERENCE 7.1.2 Metric Bolt Specifications – Cast Aluminum Specifications are provided for the appropriate final torque values for various sizes of metric bolts in cast aluminum. NOTE: The torque values provided in the following metric bolt torque tables apply to hardware installed dry; that is, hardware with no grease, oil, or threadlocker on the threads or heads.
Page 543: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Adjustable
REFERENCE 7.1.3 O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings – Adjustable The standard torque values are provided for adjustable hydraulic fittings. If a procedure specifies a different torque value for the same type and size of fitting found in this topic, refer to the value specified in the procedure instead. 1.
Page 544: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Non-Adjustable
REFERENCE Table 7.6 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings – Adjustable Torque Value Thread Size (in.) SAE Dash Size lbf·ft (*lbf·in) 5/16–24 6–7 *53–62 3/8–24 12–13 *106–115 7/16–20 19–21 14–15 1/2–20 21–33 15–24 9/16–18 26–29 19–21 3/4–16 46–50 34–37 7/8–14 75–82 55–60 1 1/16–12 120–132...
Page 545: O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings
REFERENCE Table 7.7 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings – Non-Adjustable Torque Value Thread Size (in.) SAE Dash Size lbf·ft (*lbf·in) 5/16–24 6–7 *53–62 3/8–24 12–13 *106–115 7/16–20 19–21 14–15 1/2–20 21–33 15–24 9/16–18 26–29 19–21 3/4–16 46–50 34–37 7/8–14 75–82 55–60 1 1/16–12 120–132...
Page 546: Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings
REFERENCE 2. Apply hydraulic system oil to O-ring (B). 3. Align the tube or hose assembly so that the flat face of sleeve (A) or (C) comes into full contact with O-ring (B). 4. Thread tube or hose nut (D) until it is hand-tight. The nut should turn freely until it bottoms out.
Page 547 REFERENCE 1. Ensure that the fitting and the port threads are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, and any other form of contamination. 2. Apply paste-type pipe thread sealant to the external pipe threads. 3. Thread the fitting into the port until it is hand-tight. 4.
Page 548: Conversion Chart
REFERENCE 7.2 Conversion Chart Both SI units (including metric) and US customary units (sometimes referred to as standard units) of measurement are used in this manual. A list of those units along with their abbreviations and conversion factors is provided here for your reference.
Page 549: Index
Index NOTE: Add the prefix MAC to part numbers when ordering Example: MAC123456. setting preset cutting height ......233 10V sensor adapter kit .......... 488 setting up reel speed ........226 New Holland combines 10 V adapter ..........210 checking reel height sensor voltage....232 AHHC, See auto header height control New Holland CR series combines setting maximum work height......
Page 550 options............487 unplugging............241 cams cutting adjusting reel cam ..........180 off the ground ..........120 reel cam settings..........178 adjusting stabilizer wheels....... 121 center-links adjusting transport wheels ......122 definition............21 on ground level..........126 CGVW definition............21 chains auger drive chain daily start-up checks ..........
Page 551 installing ............415 installing ............380 removing............411 drive rollers............374 drivelines installing ............377 driveline guards removing............374 installing ............303 idler roller............381 removing............301 installing idler roller........... 383 installing driveline ..........298 removing drive roller bearing ......378 removing driveline from combine to float removing idler roller ..........
Page 552 adjusting finger timing......... 327 glossary ..............21 optional feed auger flighting ......489 greasing detaching from combine and header ...... 62 every 10 hours..........272 feed auger configurations ........89 every 100 hours ..........278 feed deck............370 every 25 hours..........273 checking link holder hooks ......
Page 553 adjusting from combine ........154 definition............21 leveling ............239 operating variables..........120 optimizing for straight combining canola ....83 options............493 recommended settings......... 71 definition............21 setup ..............71 storing header ..........263 towing header ..........244 transporting header knife on combine ..........
Page 554 lubrication............272 definition............21 lubrication and servicing ........272 auger drive chains ..........285 definition............21 greasing procedure..........283 header drive completion gearbox changing oil ..........290 checking oil level ........... 288 oils lubricating gearbox ........288 changing knife drive box oil......... 368 header drive main gearbox header drive completion gearbox changing oil ..........
Page 555 transport systems..........470 installing plastic fingers........429 installing steel fingers ........427 definition............21 removing plastic fingers ........428 ORFS removing steel fingers ........427 definition............21 reel fore-aft position.......... 165 owner/operator responsibilities ........ 31 reel height ............160 reel height sensor .......... 161 replacing sensor .........
Page 556 replacing endshields at inboard cam end....444 definition............21 replacing endshields at outboard cam end..... 442 sensors replacing inboard tail end ........447 AHHC sensors ........... 203 replacing outboard tail end ......... 445 checking and adjusting reel fore-aft position..176 reel fingers ............
Page 557 removing single sprocket......... 454 front (left) wheels to field position ....250 tightening reel drive chain ........452 rear (right) wheels to field position....252 stabilizer wheel Kit ..........496 removing tow-bar .......... 246 stabilizer wheels removing tow-bar from storage......259 adjusting ............
Page 558 washers definition............21 wheels and tires stabilizer wheel Kit (option) ........ 496 tire inflation/pressures........472 wheel bolt torques ..........470 wing balance checking and adjusting wing balance ....148 wobble boxes, See knife drive system, knife drive box definition............21...
Page 559: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Ensure your machine operates at top efficiency by using clean fluids and lubricants only. • Use clean containers to handle all fluids and lubricants. • Store fluids and lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants. Table: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Specification Description...
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MacDon New Holland FlexDraper FD2 Series Manual

Chapter 1: Safety

Chapter 2: Product Overview

Chapter 3: Operation

Chapter 4: Maintenance and Servicing

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