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MacDon Harvest Header D50 Assembly Instructions Manual

MacDon Harvest Header D50 Assembly Instructions Manual

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Model D50 & D60 Harvest Header
®
for Self-Propelled Windrowers
UNLOADING &
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
for
NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS
Form # 169007
Model Year - 2009

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  • Page 1 Model D50 & D60 Harvest Header ® for Self-Propelled Windrowers UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS Form # 169007 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 2 ® D50 HARVEST HEADER ® D60 HARVEST HEADER Form # 169007 Model Year - 2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the MacDon D50 and D60 Harvest Headers for MacDon M Series Self-Propelled Windrowers. Use the table of contents to guide you to specific areas. Retain this instruction for future reference.

  • Page 4: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION The following are general farm safety • precautions that should be part of your operating procedure types machinery. Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of • emergencies. Protect yourself. • Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be •...
  • Page 5 Stop engine and remove key from ignition • before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine. Keep the area used for servicing machinery • clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery.

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

    RECOMMENDED TORQUES C. METRIC BOLTS NC BOLT TORQUE* BOLT A. GENERAL DIA. 10.9 "A" The tables shown below give correct torque ft-lbf ft-lbf N·m N·m values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in • chart unless otherwise noted throughout this manual.

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Fittings

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

  • Page 8: English/Metric Equivalents

    ENGLISH/METRIC EQUIVALENTS ENGLISH FACTOR SI UNITS (METRIC) acres x 0.4047 = hectares (ha) ft/min x 0.3048 = meters/min (m/min) ft/s x 0.3048 = meters/sec (m/s) x 3.7854 = liters (L) (US) gal/min x 3.7854 = liters/min (L/min) (gpm) x 0.7457 = kilowatts (kW) = cubic centimeters (cm x 16.3871...

  • Page 9: Step 1. Unload Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION STEP 1. UNLOAD HEADER CAUTION Ensure that forks extend beyond the inner support prior to lifting the header. If the forks do not lift at the supports, damage to To avoid injury to bystanders from being the header may occur.

  • Page 10: Step 2. Lower Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 2. LOWER HEADER Reposition header as follows in preparation for assembly and set-up: A. SINGLE REEL HEADERS a. Choose an area with level ground. d. Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header rests just above the ground. illustration.

  • Page 11: Double Reel Headers - D60 Only

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. DOUBLE REEL HEADERS – D60 ONLY Reposition header as follows in preparation for assembly and set-up: a. Choose an area with level ground. d. Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header rests on the ground. See illustration. b.

  • Page 12: Step 3. Remove Shipping Supports

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 3. REMOVE SHIPPING SUPPORTS The removable supports are painted yellow. NOTE Unless otherwise specified, discard supports, and all shipping material and hardware. d. Cut banding securing reel to cutterbar and backtube. NOTE Double reel headers may have banding on each reel.

  • Page 13: Step 4. Attach Reel Lift Cylinders

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 4. ATTACH REEL LIFT CYLINDERS D60 REEL SHOWN d. Position sling around the reel tube close to outboard end of reel and attach sling to a forklift D50 REEL SUPPORT (or equivalent). D60 REEL SUPPORT e. Lift reel so that reel lift cylinder mounting holes a.
  • Page 14 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY h. Lift reel so that reel center lift cylinder mounting m. Remove shipping wire from center arm hose holes line up with bracket on frame. (DOUBLE bundle and remove bolt and nut from hose clip. REEL ONLY). (DOUBLE REEL ONLY).

  • Page 15: Step 5. Attach To Tractor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 5. ATTACH TO TRACTOR a. If not installed, attach draper header boots (supplied with header) to tractor lift linkage as follows: D60 REEL SUPPORT 1. Remove pin (A) from boot (B). D50 REEL SUPPORT q. Remove the two reel arm supports from end sheets.
  • Page 16 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. c. Start the engine and fully retract header lift cylinders. Install pin (D) through header leg, (engaging U- bracket in lift linkage) on both sides. k. Raise header stand (G) to storage position by pulling pin (H) and lifting stand into uppermost d.
  • Page 17 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HEADER DRIVE HOSES p. Connect header drive hydraulics q. Connect reel hydraulics (N) as follows: electrical harness (M) to header as follows: KNIFE DRIVE ELECTRICAL CASE DRAIN (DOUBLE KNIFE) RETURN DRAPER DRIVE 1. Check connectors and clean if required. 2.

  • Page 18: Step 6. Connect Reel To Fore/Aft Cyl - D60 Only

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. CONNECT REEL TO FORE/AFT CYL – D60 ONLY CAUTION The reel fore-aft hydraulic cylinders must be connected to the reel prior to removing the fore-aft supports. Failure to do so may result RH ARM in the reel sliding full forward when the supports are removed.

  • Page 19: Step 7. Attach Cam Arms

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY NOTE STEP 7. ATTACH CAM ARMS Bolts are pre-coated with Loctite so no further locking method is required. Realign link and tine bar crank and thread in the bolt (C). g. Repeat for remaining tine bars and torque bolts to 120 ft-lbf (165 N∙m).

  • Page 20: Step 9. Re-Install Guards

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 9. RE-INSTALL GUARDS DIRECTION OF ROTATION CAM END a. Retrieve parts bag from cutterbar. DIRECTION OF ROTATION b. Position guards and poly wear plates (if applicable) on cutterbar and install 7/16”x1.5 lg. TAIL END carriage bolts. NOTE e.

  • Page 21: Step 10. Adjust Transport Lights

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 10. ADJUST TRANSPORT LIGHTS a. Position light perpendicular to header. Lights are located on each of the outboard reel arms. Form # 169007 Model Year - 2009...

  • Page 22: Step 11. Pre-Delivery Inspection

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION B. WHEEL BOLT TORQUE STEP 11. PRE-DELIVERY (TRANSPORT & STABILIZER WHEEL INSPECTION OPTIONS) IMPORTANT To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen into machine. Perform the final checks as listed on the "Pre- Delivery Checklist" (yellow sheet attached to this instruction) to ensure the machine is field- ready.

  • Page 23: Sickle Drive Belt Tension

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION c. Only if necessary, adjust tension as follows: D. SICKLE DRIVE BELT TENSION LH SHOWN – RH OPPOSITE IMPORTANT To prolong belt and drive life, do not over-tighten belt. NON-TIMED DRIVE – SK & DK a. Remove end shield. 1.

  • Page 24: Reel Centering

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION Double V-Belts – LH Side Only E. REEL CENTERING WARNING Stop windrower engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. a. Measure clearance between reels and both end sheets.

  • Page 25: Draper Tension

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION c. If required, set draper tension as follows: F. DRAPER TENSION The drapers are tensioned after installation at the factory so should not require adjustment. Draper tension should be just enough to prevent slipping and keep draper from sagging below cutterbar.

  • Page 26: Skid Shoe Settings

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION G. SKID SHOE SETTINGS WARNING Stop windrower engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. CAUTION Engage header lift cylinder stops before working under header. a. Note the hole positions on the adjuster legs (A) on each skid shoe.

  • Page 27: Reel Tine To Cutterbar Clearance

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION e. If required, adjust outside reel arms as follows: H. REEL TINE TO CUTTERBAR CLEARANCE 1. Loosen bolt (A). 2. Turn cylinder rod (B) counter-clockwise to a. Adjust fore/aft reel position so that back end of raise reel and increase clearance to cam disc is approximately between 4 and 5 on cutterbar, or clockwise to decrease.

  • Page 28: Lubricate Header

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION I. LUBRICATE HEADER d. Replace loose broken fittings immediately. Refer to the illustrations for lubrication points: e. If fitting will not take grease, remove and clean a. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway. greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
  • Page 29 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base REEL CENTER BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT LH BEARING (1 PLC) DOUBLE REEL ONLY REEL SHAFT RH BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD (1 PLC SINGLE KNIFE/2 PLC DOUBLE KNIFE) REEL UNIVERSAL (1 PLC) DOUBLE REEL To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards, do not over...
  • Page 30 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base REEL SHAFT LH BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT RH BEARING (1 PLC) Form # 169007 Model Year - 2009...

  • Page 31: End Shields

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION J. END SHIELDS NOTE Plastic endshields subject expansion or contraction depending on large temperature variations. Latch pin can be adjusted to compensate for dimensional changes. The endshield should fit snugly onto the endsheet. If not, then adjust as follows: a.

  • Page 32: Step 12. Run-Up The Header

    CAUTION hammer. Re-tighten bolt. 2. Adjust guard alignment as follows: Before investigating an unusual sound or guard straightening tool (MacDon #140135) attempting to correct a problem, shut off is available from your dealer: engine, engage parking brake and remove key.
  • Page 33 NOTES Form # 169007 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 34 MacDon Inc. 10708 N. Pomona Avenue Kansas City, Missouri United States, 64153-1924 t. (816) 891-7313 f. (816) 891-7323 MacDon Australia Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 079 393 721 P.O. Box 243 Suite 3, 143 Main Street Greensborough, Victoria Australia 3088 t. 03 9432 9982 f.

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