INTRODUCTION
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.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE,
OR USE THE MACHINE.
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 2
RECOMMENDED TORQUES ................................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................. 4
SAE BOLTS ............................................................................................................................................... 4
METRIC BOLTS ........................................................................................................................................ 4
HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ............................................................................................................................. 5
ENGLISH/METRIC EQUIVALENTS .......................................................................................................................... 6
UNLOAD HEADER .............................................................................................................................. 7
LOWER HEADER ................................................................................................................................ 8
SINGLE REEL HEADERS ......................................................................................................................... 8
REMOVE SHIPPING SUPPORTS ..................................................................................................... 10
ATTACH REEL LIFT CYLINDERS..................................................................................................... 11
ATTACH TO TRACTOR ..................................................................................................................... 13
ATTACH CAM ARMS ......................................................................................................................... 17
INSTALL ENDSHIELDS ..................................................................................................................... 17
RE-INSTALL GUARDS ...................................................................................................................... 18
ADJUST TRANSPORT LIGHTS ........................................................................................................ 19
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION .......................................................................................................... 20
WOBBLE BOX ......................................................................................................................................... 20
SICKLE DRIVE BELT TENSION ............................................................................................................. 21
REEL CENTERING ................................................................................................................................. 22
DRAPER TENSION ................................................................................................................................. 23
SKID SHOE SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 24
I.
LUBRICATE HEADER ............................................................................................................................. 26
END SHIELDS ......................................................................................................................................... 29
RUN-UP THE HEADER ..................................................................................................................... 30
POST RUN-UP ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................................... 30
KNIFE ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Form # 169007
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Model Year - 2009