Page 1 R113/R116 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Unloading and Assembly Instruction (North America) 169821 Revision D Original Instruction The harvesting specialists.
Page 2 R113 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Published April 2015...
Page 3 Introduction This instructional manual describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon R113/R116 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner. 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.
Page 4 List of Revisions Summary of Change Location Added instruction to apply anti-sieze lubricant to wheel 5.8 Installing Wheels, page 41 spindle bore in leg casting before spindle installation.. General revisions to Installing Transport Assembly Installing Components, page 48 installation procedure. Revised ﬁttings callouts.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................i List of Revisions ..........................ii Safety ..............................1 Signal Words........................... 1 General Safety ..........................2 Safety Signs ............................ 4 Recommended Torques ........................5 Torque Speciﬁcations ........................5 2.1.1 SAE Bolt Torque Speciﬁcations ....................5 2.1.2 Metric Bolt Speciﬁcations ......................
Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Removing Shield: No Conditioner ....................86 Installing Shield: No Conditioner ..................... 87 Assembling Header and Carrier ...................... 88 Lubricating the Mower Conditioner ..................... 91 Opening Driveshields ........................91 Closing Driveshields ........................93 Lubrication Procedure ........................94 Performing Predelivery Checks......................99 Checking Wheel Bolts ........................
Page 7: Safety
1 Safety 1.1 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. The appropriate signal word for each situation has been 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 8: General Safety
SAFETY 1.2 General Safety CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Protect yourself. • When assembling, operating, and servicing machinery, wear all the protective clothing and personal safety devices that could be necessary for the job at hand.
Page 9 SAFETY • Wear close-ﬁtting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets. • Keep all shields in place. Never alter or remove safety equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of the shaft and can telescope freely. •...
Page 10: Safety Signs
• If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure the repair part also bears the current safety sign. • Safety signs are available from MacDon Parts. Figure 1.7: Operator’s Manual Decal 169821 Revision D...
Page 11: Recommended Torques
2 Recommended Torques 2.1 Torque Speciﬁcations The following tables provide the correct torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic ﬁttings. • Tighten all bolts to the torque values speciﬁed in the charts (unless otherwise noted throughout this manual). •...
Page 12 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.2 SAE Grade 5 Bolt and Grade F Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 1/4-20 5/16-18 *149 *164 16.7 18.5 3/8-16 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 Figure 2.2: Bolt Grades 5/8-11 A - Nominal Size B - SAE-8...
Page 13: Metric Bolt Specifications
RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.4 SAE Grade 8 Bolt and Grade 8 Free Spinning Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 1/4-20 *150 *165 16.8 18.6 5/16-18 3/8-16 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 Figure 2.4: Bolt Grades 5/8-11 A - Nominal Size B - SAE-8...
Page 14 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.6 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 8-1.25 *167 *185 18.8 20.8 Figure 2.6: Bolt Grades 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0...
Page 15 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.8 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 *105 10.7 11.8 8-1.25 Figure 2.8: Bolt Grades 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0...
Page 16: Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting Into Cast Aluminum
RECOMMENDED TORQUES 2.1.3 Metric Bolt Speciﬁcations Bolting into Cast Aluminum Table 2.9 Metric Bolt Bolting into Cast Aluminum Bolt Torque Nominal 10.9 Size (A) (Cast Aluminum) (Cast Aluminum) N·m N·m ft·lbf ft·lbf – – – – – – – Figure 2.9: Bolt Grades –...
Page 17 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.10 Flare-Type Hydraulic Tube Fittings Flats from Finger Nut Size Torque Value Tube Size Thread Tight (FFFT) SAE No. Across Flats O.D.(in.) Size (in.) (in.) ft·lbf N·m Flats Turns 3/16 7/16 7/16 9/16 5/16 9/16 11/16 1-1/16 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-3/8...
Page 18: O-Ring Boss (Orb) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable)
RECOMMENDED TORQUES 2.1.5 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) 1. Inspect O-ring (A) and seat (B) for dirt or obvious defects. 2. Back off the lock nut (C) as far as possible. Ensure that washer (D) is loose and is pushed toward the lock nut (C) as far as possible.
Page 19 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.11 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) Torque Value SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) ft·lbf (*in·lbf) N·m 3/8–24 *106–115 12–13 7/16–20 14–15 19–21 1/2–20 15–24 21–33 9/16–18 19–21 26–29 3/4–16 34–37 46–50 7/8–14 55–60 75–82 1-1/16–12 88–97 120–132 1-3/8–12...
Page 20: O-Ring Boss (Orb) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable)
RECOMMENDED TORQUES 2.1.6 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable) 1. Inspect O-ring (A) and seat (B) for dirt or obvious defects. 2. Check that O-ring (A) is NOT on the threads and adjust if necessary. 3. Apply hydraulic system oil to the O-ring. 4.
Page 21: O-Ring Face Seal (Orfs) Hydraulic Fittings
RECOMMENDED TORQUES 2.1.7 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings 1. Check components to ensure that the sealing surfaces and ﬁtting threads are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, or any foreign material. Figure 2.14: Hydraulic Fitting 2. Apply hydraulic system oil to the O-ring (B). 3.
Page 22 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Torque Value SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) ft·lbf N·m 85–94 115–127 1-3/16–12 – – Note 1-7/16–12 111–122 150–165 1-11/16–12 151–167 205–226 2–12 232–256 315–347 2-1/2–12 376–414 510–561 169821 Revision D...
Page 23: Conversion Chart
3 Conversion Chart Table 3.1 Conversion Chart Inch-Pound Units SI Units (Metric) Quantity Factor Unit Name Abbreviation Unit Name Abbreviation Area Acres acres x 0.4047 = Hectares US gallons Flow x 3.7854 = Liters per minute L/min per minute Force Pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons...
Page 25: Definitions
4 Deﬁnitions The following terms and acronyms may be used in this manual. Term Deﬁnition American Petroleum Institute Articulated Power Turn ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials Bolt A headed and externally threaded fastener that is designed to be paired with a nut A hydraulic cylinder link between the header and the machine to which it is attached: Center-link It is used to change header angle...
Page 26 DEFINITIONS Term Deﬁnition Society of Automotive Engineers A headed and externally threaded fastener that threads into preformed threads or Screw forms its own thread in one of the mating parts A joint made with the use of a fastener where the joining materials are compressible Soft joint or experience relaxation over a period of time Strokes per minute...
Page 27: Unloading And Assembling The Mower Conditioner
5 Unloading and Assembling the Mower Conditioner Perform the following steps to unload and assemble the mower conditioner 5.1 Unloading Shipment CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow persons to stand in unloading area. CAUTION Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements speciﬁed below.
Page 28 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 4. Raise hitch off deck, back up until unit clears trailer, and slowly lower to 6 inches (150 mm) from ground. IMPORTANT: Take care not to contact the other machine if load is two-wide. 5.
Page 29: Setting Up Forming Shields
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.2 Setting Up Forming Shields Each type of conditioner uses a different conﬁguration for the swath forming shield. Refer to the applicable instruction for the conditioner supplied with the machine. 5.2.1 Setting Up Forming Shield for Finger Conditioner 1.
Page 30 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 4. Remove two M10 carriage bolts securing left-hand deﬂector shield in shipping position. 5. Reposition deﬂector shield so the holes align with the ﬁxed shield, and secure with four M10 carriage bolts (B) and hex head ﬂange nuts. 6.
Page 31 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 9. Attach spring (B) to spacer (A), position spacer into joint weldment, and secure with M12 x 55 hex head bolt (C) and ﬂanged center lock nut (D). Figure 5.8: Spring Attached to Transport 10.
Page 32 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 12. Remove and discard bolt (A) securing deﬂector (B) to frame. Figure 5.11: Side Deﬂector Assembly 13. Remove handle (A), washers, and bolt from top cover (B). 14. Swing deﬂector (C) under outboard top cover (B) so that handle can be installed into deﬂector and top cover.
Page 33: Setting Up Forming Shield For Roll Conditioner
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 17. Remove shipping wires (A) securing curtains (B) to covers (C). Allow curtains to unfold before operating machine. Figure 5.14: Forming Shield Curtain 5.2.2 Setting Up Forming Shield for Roll Conditioner Use these instructions to set up the forming shield on a machine with a roll conditioner. 1.
Page 34: Repositioning Center-Link Top Anchor
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.3 Repositioning Center-Link Top Anchor Perform this procedure to reposition the center-link top anchor into working position. 1. Cut strapping (A) securing cutterbar to pallet (B). Figure 5.17: Strapping 2. Place forklift forks (B) under top beam and lift carrier frame (A) slightly until pin at base of center-link anchor is loose.
Page 35 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 4. Remove four M10 hex head bolts (A) and ﬂat washers, and remove top shield (B). Figure 5.20: Top Shield CAUTION To avoid injury, keep ﬁngers clear of opening at base of anchor. 5. Remove pin (A) from center location and lower forks on forklift.
Page 36 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 7. Install top shield (B) and secure with four M10 hex head bolts (A) and ﬂat washers. Figure 5.23: Top Shield 169821 Revision D...
Page 37: Attaching Hitch To Carrier
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.4 Attaching Hitch to Carrier 1. Attach chain or sling (A) from lifting vehicle or hoist to hitch (B), and raise it approximately 24 in. (610 mm) off ground. Figure 5.24: Lifting Hitch 2. Cut banding (C) securing wood supports, and remove supports.
Page 38 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 6. Remove M20 bolts (A) and nuts from carrier at the hitch attachment location. Retain bolts. Figure 5.27: Carrier 7. Maneuver hitch pivot (C) into attachment location (D) on carrier and line up pin with hole in carrier. Figure 5.28: Hitch to Carrier 8.
Page 39 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 9. Line up holes in pin (A) with holes in carrier and install six M20 x 65 bolts (B), hardened washers, and lock nuts (C). Install bolts from the top with washers under head. NOTE: If endwise transport system will be installed, do not tighten the two middle bolts at this time.
Page 40: Installing Steering Cylinder
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.5 Installing Steering Cylinder The steering cylinder can be installed on either side of the hitch, depending on whether or not the endwise transport system will be installed. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully. 1.
Page 41 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER To install cylinder on unit with the endwise transport system, proceed as follows: 8. Disconnect the hoses at the cylinder and cap off openings on cylinder and hoses. 9. Reposition cylinder (A) at right side of hitch and attach barrel end to lug (B) on hitch with pin (C).
Page 42: Attaching Aft Driveline
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.6 Attaching Aft Driveline This procedure describes the attachment of the driveline to the header drive gearbox. IMPORTANT: If a conditioner swap is required before delivery to the customer, do NOT perform this step at this time. Skip to 5.8 Installing Wheels, page 41 1.
Page 43 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 6. Attach driveline (A) to gearbox shaft. 7. Insert tapered pin (B) ensuring pin lines up with groove in yoke. Notch in pin should be toward shaft. 8. Install washer (C) and nut (D) on tapered pin and torque to 110 lbf·ft (149 N·m).
Page 44: Attaching Steering Arm
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.7 Attaching Steering Arm This procedure describes the attachment of the steering arm to the header drive gearbox. IMPORTANT: If a conditioner swap is required before delivery to the customer, do NOT perform this step at this time. Skip to 5.8 Installing Wheels, page 41 1.
Page 45 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5. Line up the two mounting holes in arm weldment and forward threaded holes in gearbox. 6. Install spacers (A) into arm weldment (B) and install ® M16 x 80 hex head bolts (C) with red Loctite , and washers (D).
Page 47: Installing Wheels
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.8 Installing Wheels 1. Retrieve wheel spindles (A) from pallet. Figure 5.42: Wheel Spindles 2. Remove hex bolt and nut from spindle (A). ® 3. Using MD #135679 Never-Seez anti-sieze lubricant (or similar), apply a uniform coating to the inside of wheel arm bore (B).
Page 48: Installing Drawbar Hitch
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.9 Installing Drawbar Hitch If the mower conditioner will be attached to a tractor drawbar, proceed as follows: If the mower conditioner will be attached to tractor 3-point hitch, refer to 5.10 Installing 2-Point Hitch (Cat. II) Adapter, page 1.
Page 49 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 6. Remove shipping wire (A) that secures pin (B) in casting. Do not remove other strapping. 7. Remove pin (B) from casting and remove bolt (C) and nut from pin. Figure 5.48: Hitch Casting 8.
Page 50: Installing 2-Point Hitch (Cat. Ii) Adapter
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.10 Installing 2-Point Hitch (Cat. II) Adapter To set up the 2-point hitch: 1. Remove shipping wire or banding (A) securing shipping blocks (B) at front of hitch, and remove blocks. 2. Swivel driveline and gearbox so that driveline is facing forward.
Page 51 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 7. Using a ﬂoor jack or equivalent, raise 2-point hitch adapter (A) into position under the gearbox. 8. Maneuver adapter (A) so that pin (B) can be installed to secure adapter to hitch. 9. Secure pin with bolt (C) and nut. 10.
Page 52: Unpacking Curtains
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.11 Unpacking Curtains 1. Remove two M10 hex head bolts (A) and centre lock ﬂange nuts securing cutterbar door supports to center channel frame. Figure 5.56: Underside of Cutterbar Doors 2. Remove shipping wire (A) from cutterbar door curtains and forming shield covers and pull down.
Page 53 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 3. Straighten cutterbar door curtains (A) and forming shield covers (B) and remove folds or creases (minor creases will eventually straighten out). Figure 5.58: Cutterbar Door Curtains and Forming Shield Covers 4. Ensure cutterbar door curtains and forming shield hang properly and completely enclose...
Page 54: Installing Options
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.12 Installing Options Install the following optional kits which may have been supplied with your header. Use the instructions supplied with the kit, or as speciﬁed below: 5.12.1 Installing Endwise Transport System This section describes the installation of the endwise transport system. The basic components are installed ﬁrst, the hydraulic systems are connected, and the lighting and signage are installed last.
Page 55 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 4. Ensure lift cylinder lock out valve (A) is closed. 5. Disconnect hose (B) from 45° ﬁtting (C) at lift cylinder. 6. Remove plug and cap from tee (D) on hose (E). 7. Connect tee (D) to 45° ﬁtting (C) and connect hose (B) to tee (D).
Page 56 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 11. Remove transport wheels (C) from pallet. 12. Remove the ﬁve M20 hex head bolts (A) and nuts in transport assembly pin (B). Do not remove pin. 13. Move valve and hoses (D) off the pin. Figure 5.65: Transport Packing 14.
Page 57 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER Installing Swing Cylinder 20. Remove shipping bag from pallet. 21. Retrieve 32 mm x 90 mm clevis pin (A) from shipping bag. 22. Cut straps securing swing cylinder (B) to pallet while supporting cylinder. Figure 5.68: Swing Cylinder 23.
Page 58 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 26. Cut straps securing transport assembly to pallet. 27. Slowly lower forklift until transport assembly wheel spindles (A) are approximately 12 in. (305 mm) off the ground. 28. Remove wheel bolts (B) from spindles. Figure 5.71: Transport Wheel 29.
Page 59 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER Installing Transport Alignment Control 34. Retrieve cam assembly (A), 32 mm x 90 mm clevis pin and cam arm (B) from shipping bag. 35. Remove nuts (C) from assembly mounting bolts. Figure 5.74: Alignment Controls 36.
Page 60: Installing Hydraulics
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 39. Retrieve completion valve assembly (A) and three M12 x 25 ﬂanged hex head bolts from shipping bag. 40. Attach valve assembly (A) to standoffs (B) on rear of carrier with three M12 x 25 ﬂanged hex head bolts (C) provided.
Page 61 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 1. Place a container or rag under ﬁtting on hitch steering cylinder. 2. Remove existing ﬁtting at location (A) from block. 3. Retrieve ORFS-6 x ORB-6 connector (B) from shipping bag and install into location (A). 4.
Page 62 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 1. Retrieve steel lines and hoses from shipping bag. 2. Install line (A) between transport alignment assembly ﬁtting (B) and hitch steering cylinder ﬁtting (C). Figure 5.81: Alignment Plumbing 3. Install hoses (A) and (B) between steering cylinder (D) and transport selector valve (C).
Page 63 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 6. Install steel line (A) between selector valve (B) and transport swing control (C). Figure 5.84: Selector Valve Plumbing 7. Install steel lines (A) and (B) onto transport swing control valve (C). 8. Attach plastic block (D) to ends of lines. Figure 5.85: Selector Valve Plumbing 9.
Page 64 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 11. Install hoses (A) and (B) between the transport swing cylinder and their respective steel lines (C) and (D) as shown. Figure 5.87: Cylinder Plumbing 12. Connect hose (red collar) (A) to ﬁtting (C), and hose (blue collar) (B) to ﬁtting (D) on selector valve (E).
Page 65 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER Installing Secondary Lift Hose NOTE: The secondary lift hose is required to lift the ﬁeld wheels fully into storage position when the mower conditioner is in transport mode. 14. Retrieve the following secondary lift hoses from shipping bag according to your header size: •...
Page 66 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 21. Feed shortest hose (A) through opening (B) in carrier frame as shown with male end (C) at hitch pivot. 22. Connect hoses (A) and (D) at hitch pivot. Figure 5.93: Lift Hose 23. Retrieve other end of hose at opening (A) above lift left cylinder.
Page 67: Installing Electrical
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 28. Retrieve ORFS-6 x ORB-8 elbow from hardware bag. 29. Remove plug at base of lift cylinder and install elbow (A) as shown. 30. Connect hose (B) to elbow and tighten. 31. Tighten remaining connections. 32.
Page 68 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 3. Install the right end light assembly (A) on left ﬂoat spring mount with bolts (B) removed from previous step. The red (C) light should be towards rear of machine when in transport mode. 4.
Page 69 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 8. Install the light assembly (A) onto header left end with two M10 x 20 carriage bolts (B) and lock nuts from shipping bag. Ensure amber lamp is toward front of header and reﬂector faces outboard. Figure 5.102: Header Left Side Lighting 9.
Page 70 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 12. Route harness (A) to light (B) on header as shown. 13. Retrieve P-clips, plastic clamps and cable ties from shipping bag. 14. Remove bolts (C) on header at locations shown. 15. Secure harness (A) with P-clips and existing bolts (C), and plastic clamp (D) into existing hole.
Page 71: Installing Hydraulic Center-Link
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER Installing Remote Control 22. Retrieve remote control box (A) with wiring harness from shipment. 23. Place control box (A) on hitch temporarily. 24. Attach remote wiring harness (B) to connector (C) at front of hitch. 25.
Page 72: Installing Tall Crop Divider
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.12.3 Installing Tall Crop Divider IMPORTANT: If header will be transported on public roads in the endwise transport mode, do not install the tall crop dividers. Install the dividers after the machine is delivered to the customer. 1.
Page 73: Setting Up The Tractor
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.13 Setting Up The Tractor 5.13.1 Adjusting the Drawbar CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove key before working around hitch. 1. Adjust tractor drawbar meet speciﬁcations listed in Table 5.1 ASAE Standard A482 Speciﬁcations, page 2.
Page 74: Installing Drawbar Hitch Adapter
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.13.2 Installing Drawbar Hitch Adapter CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove key before working around hitch. 1. Remove hairpin (A) and pin (B). 2. If necessary, loosen four jam nuts (C), and then loosen four nuts (D) so that hitch adapter (E) will slide onto tractor drawbar (F).
Page 75: Attaching Mower Conditioner To The Tractor
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.14 Attaching Mower Conditioner to the Tractor 5.14.1 Attaching with Drawbar Hitch CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove key before working around hitch. 1. Remove lynch pin (A) from clevis pin (B), and remove clevis pin from mower conditioner hitch.
Page 76 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 6. Position driveline (A) onto tractor power take-off (PTO). 7. Pull back collar (B) on driveline (A), and push driveline until it locks. Release collar. 8. Route safety chain (C) from mower conditioner through chain support (D) on drawbar hitch adapter and around tractor drawbar support.
Page 77: Attaching With Two-Point Hitch
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.14.2 Attaching with Two-Point Hitch Follow these steps to attach the Category II, IIIN, and III two-point hitches: CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove key before working around hitch. 1. Position tractor and align tractor hitch arms (A) with hitch adapter (B).
Page 78 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 7. Position driveline (A) onto tractor PTO shaft making sure that driveline is approximately level. 8. Pull back collar on driveline (A) and push driveline until it locks. Release collar. Figure 5.122: Mower Conditioner Driveline Attached to Tractor PTO 9.
Page 79: Connecting Hydraulics
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 12. Secure lock with lynch pin (A). Figure 5.125: Hitch Stand 5.14.3 Connecting Hydraulics WARNING Do NOT use remote hydraulic system pressures over 3000 psi (20,684 kPa). Check your tractor operator’s manual for remote system pressure. NOTE: Refer to colored bands on hoses to identify lift, steering/transport, and tilt hose sets.
Page 80: Connecting Electrical Wiring Harness
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 2. Connect two STEERING cylinder hoses (B) to the Table 5.5 Steering and Transport System tractor hydraulic receptacles. Refer to Table Mower Control Lever Cylinder Steering and Transport System, page 74 Conditioner Position Movement Direction Forward Extend...
Page 81: Removing Mower Conditioner From Shipping Pallet
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 5.15 Removing Mower Conditioner from Shipping Pallet DANGER Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine before raising or lowering mower conditioner. 1. Activate the tractor cylinder control lever (A) to lower the mower conditioner wheels and raise it off the shipping pallet as follows: a.
Page 83: Changing The Conditioner
7 Lubricating the Mower Conditioner, page The R113 and R116 Pull-Type Mower Conditioners are factory equipped with either a ﬁnger conditioner or one of two types of roll conditioners. Conditioners can be changed before or after delivery, and this instruction describes the procedure (disregard this step if the mower conditioner will be delivered to the customer as is).
Page 84 CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 6. Open lift cylinder lock-out valves (A) (handle is vertical). 7. Start tractor and fully lower header. 8. Shut down tractor and remove key from ignition. 9. Check that ﬂoat adjuster bolts (B) are loose. Back off adjuster bolts as required.
Page 85 CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 13. Remove the M20 nut (A), washers, and hex head bolt (B) securing carrier leg (C) and ﬂoat spring arm (D) to header at right end of header. 14. Move ﬂoat spring arm (D) clear of conditioner. Figure 6.6: Right Side of Carrier 15.
Page 86 CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 19. Start tractor, slowly back carrier (A) off header (B), and maneuver carrier away from header. Figure 6.9: Carrier Removed from Header 169821 Revision D...
Page 87: Removing The Conditioner
CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 6.2 Removing the Conditioner CAUTION Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast while detaching the conditioner from the header. 1. Attach a spreader bar (A) to a forklift or equivalent, and attach chains to lugs (B) on conditioner.
Page 88 CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 5. Remove two M16 hex head bolts (A) from each side of conditioner that secure it to header Figure 6.13: Left Side of Conditioner – Right Side Similar CAUTION Stand clear when detaching the conditioner. 6. Lift conditioner (A) off header (B), and move it away from work area.
Page 89: Installing The Conditioner
CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 6.3 Installing the Conditioner CAUTION Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast while detaching the conditioner from the header. 1. Attach a spreader bar (A) to a forklift or equivalent and attach chains to lugs (B) on conditioner.
Page 90: Installing Conditioner Drive
CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 6.3.1 Installing Conditioner Drive This procedure describes the installation of the conditioner drive components on a machine that was originally supplied with no conditioner. 1. Retrieve bag of following parts from conditioner shipment: • Shaft Key • Pulley •...
Page 91 CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 3. Assemble pulley (A) and bushing (B) onto gearbox shaft with key (C). 4. Install three M10 hex head bolts (D) through bushing (B) into pulley (A). 5. Tighten bolts (D) while maintaining 7/16 in. (11 mm) dimension (E) between pulley (A) and gearbox (F).
Page 92: Removing Shield: No Conditioner
CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 6.4 Removing Shield: No Conditioner CAUTION Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast while detaching the shield from the header. 1. Attach a spreader bar (A) to a forklift or equivalent, and attach chains to openings (B) on shield.
Page 93: Installing Shield: No Conditioner
CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 6.5 Installing Shield: No Conditioner CAUTION Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast while installing the shield. 1. Attach a spreader bar (A) to a forklift or equivalent and attach chains to openings (B) on shield.
Page 94: Assembling Header And Carrier
CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 6.6 Assembling Header and Carrier The carrier must be attached to a tractor for the header and carrier to be assembled. 1. Start tractor and maneuver carrier (A) directly behind the mower conditioner (B) so carrier legs line up with the header attachment points.
Page 95 CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 9. Undo strapping or wire supporting driveline to hitch (D), and connect driveline (E) to header drive gearbox. Refer to 5.6 Attaching Aft Driveline, page 10. Remove hex head bolts (A) and spacers (B) from gearbox. 11. Undo strapping or wire supporting steering arm to hitch, and position steering arm weldment (C) on gearbox.
Page 96 CHANGING THE CONDITIONER 21. Check that lift cylinder lock-out valves (A) are open. 22. Start tractor and fully raise header. 23. Shut down tractor and remove key from ignition. Figure 6.33: Lift Cylinder Lock-Out Valve 24. Close both lift cylinder lock-out valves (A). 25.
Page 97: Lubricating The Mower Conditioner
7 Lubricating the Mower Conditioner WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder stops before going under machine for any reason. The mower conditioner has been lubricated at the factory. However, it is recommended to lubricate the mower conditioner prior to delivery to offset the effects of weather during outside storage and transport, and to familiarize the Dealer with the machine.
Page 98 LUBRICATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 3. Pull top of driveshield (A) away from mower conditioner to open. NOTE: For improved access, lift driveshield off the pins at the base of the shield, and lay the shield on the mower conditioner. Figure 7.3: Driveshield 169821 Revision D...
Page 99: Closing Driveshields
LUBRICATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 7.2 Closing Driveshields CAUTION Do NOT operate the machine without the driveshields in place and secured. NOTE: Images shown are for left side driveshield - right side driveshield is similar. 1. Position driveshield onto pins at base of driveshield (if necessary).
Page 100: Lubrication Procedure
LUBRICATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER 7.3 Lubrication Procedure Unless otherwise speciﬁed, use High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance with 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base grease. Figure 7.6: Lubrication A - Bearing, Finger Conditioner B - Hitch Pivot C - Hitch Swivel D - Idler Pivot E - Bearing, Roller Conditioner...
Page 101 LUBRICATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER Figure 7.7: Lubrication C - Slip Joints, Conditioner Drivelines 6 A - Bearings, Roller Conditioner B - U-Joint, Lower Driveline (2 Places) D - U-Joint, Upper Driveline (2 Places) E - Lift Linkage (Both Sides) F - Bearing, Field Wheel (2 Places) Use High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance with 10% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base 169821...
Page 102 LUBRICATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER Figure 7.8: Lubrication A - Vertical Pivot, Endwise Transport B - Horizontal Pivot, Endwise Transport C - Bearing, Transport Wheel (2 Places) 169821 Revision D...
Page 103 LUBRICATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER Figure 7.9: Lubrication A - Slip Joint, Drivelines (13’ 2 Places)(16’ 3 Places) 7 B - Guard, Driveline C - U-Joint, Main Driveline D - U-Joint, Primary Driveline (2 Places) E - Guard, Primary Driveline (2 Places) Use High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance with 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base 169821...
Page 104 LUBRICATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER Figure 7.10: Lubrication A - Slip Joint, Steering Link B - Guard, Clutch Driveline C - U-Joint, Clutch Driveline D - Clutch E - Bearing, Driveline (13’ 1 Place)(16’ 2 Places) F - U-Joint, Driveline (13’ 1 Places)(16’ 2 Places) G - Guard, Driveline (13’...
Page 105: Performing Predelivery Checks
8 Performing Predelivery Checks WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop tractor engine, and remove key before making adjustments to machine. IMPORTANT: To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen into cutterbar. 1.
Page 106: Checking Drive Belt
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.2 Checking Drive Belt 1. Open the left driveshield. Figure 8.2: Left Driveshield 2. Check that the belt (A) is properly located on the pulleys and tensioned. Overall spring length (B) should be 14–3/8 in. (365 mm). 3.
Page 107: Checking Header Float
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.3 Checking Header Float 1. Measure the length (A) of exposed thread on the ﬂoat spring tension bolts (B). It should be: • 5-11/16–6-1/8 in. (145–155 mm) for 13-foot. • 3-3/4–4-1/8 in. (95–105 mm) for 16-foot. 2. If necessary adjust length as follows: a.
Page 108: Checking Header Angle
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.4 Checking Header Angle 1. For headers equipped with hydraulic center-link, the mid-point for header angle is indicated with the indicator bars in the center (orange) of the indicator decal. Figure 8.5: Hydraulic Center-Link 2. For headers equipped with mechanical center-link (A), the mid-point for header angle is the middle of the adjustment range on the link.
Page 109: Checking Skid Shoes
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.5 Checking Skid Shoes 1. All skid shoes (A) should be at the same position, either up (shown) or down. NOTE: The 13-foot. mower conditioner is equipped with one skid shoe at either end, and the 16-foot. machine has two at either end.
Page 110: Checking Roll Timing
Only three bolts shown in the illustration. NOTE: Roll timing should not require adjustment. If further adjustment is required, refer to the R113/R116 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Operator’s Manual. Figure 8.9: Bolts in Slots of Yoke Plate 169821 Revision D...
Page 111: Checking Conditioner Drive Gearbox Lubricant
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.7 Checking Conditioner Drive Gearbox Lubricant The conditioner drive gearbox is located inside the drive compartment at the right side of the mower conditioner. IMPORTANT: Check the conditioner drive gearbox lubricant level when the lubricant is warm. If the lubricant is cold, idle the machine for approximately 10 minutes prior to checking.
Page 112: Checking Mower Conditioner Drive Gearbox Lubricant
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.8 Checking Mower Conditioner Drive Gearbox Lubricant The mower conditioner drive gearbox is located inside the drive compartment at the left side of the mower conditioner. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 113: Checking Forward And Rear Swivel Gearbox Lubricant
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.9 Checking Forward and Rear Swivel Gearbox Lubricant There are two swivel gearboxes located on the mower conditioner. The swivel gearbox consists of an upper and lower gearbox. Check plugs are located at the same position on each gearbox and need to be removed in order to check the lubricant level.
Page 114 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS NOTE: This procedure is the same for both forward and rear swivel gearboxes and must be performed on both upper and lower gearboxes. 1. Clean area around check plug (A). 2. Remove check plug using a 15 mm socket. 3.
Page 115: Checking Cutterbar Lubricant
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.10 Checking Cutterbar Lubricant DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. 1. Park the mower conditioner on level ground. 2.
Page 116 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Adding Cutterbar Lubricant 9. Start engine and raise mower conditioner. 10. Place a block under the side of the mower conditioner with the M18 cutterbar breather (A) so it is higher than the opposite side. 11. Lower mower conditioner onto block, shut down mower conditioner, and remove key.
Page 117: Checking Roll Gap And Roll Tension
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.11 Checking Roll Gap and Roll Tension The roll gap is indicated by the amount of thread protruding beyond the jam nut on the gap adjuster bolt. Roll tension is indicated by the exposed thread on the roll tension adjuster bolt. Not applicable to Finger Conditioners 1.
Page 118: Checking Conditioner Baffle Settings
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.12 Checking Conditioner Bafﬂe Settings 1. On ﬁnger conditioners, move bafﬂe adjustment handles (A) and (B) to the middle positions (C) and (D) respectively on adjustment plates. Figure 8.22: Bafﬂe Adjusters 2. On roll conditioners, move bafﬂe adjustment handle (A) to the middle position (B) on adjustment plate.
Page 119: Checking Lights
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.13 Checking Lights 1. Check that lights (A) and (B) are properly located on the mower conditioner to suit the set up conﬁguration. 2. Check light mountings for security and damage. 3. Check operation of hazard lights (A) and brake lights (B) during machine run-up.
Page 120: Checking Manuals
The following manuals should be stored in the manual storage case (A) at the right end of the mower conditioner. Open the right drive shield to access the case. • R113/R116 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Operator’s Manual – MD #169820 • R113/R116 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Parts Catalog –...
Page 121: Running Up The Mower Conditioner
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.15 Running Up the Mower Conditioner DANGER • Keep everyone several hundred feet away from your operation. Ensure bystanders are never in line with the front or rear of the machine. Stones or other foreign objects can be ejected from either end with force.
Page 122: Checking Endwise Transport System
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.16 Checking Endwise Transport System This check is required only if the Endwise Transport System is installed. The cam on the transport deploy/swing mechanism assembly is factory-set to 116° (A), and the valve clearance is set to 2-1/2 in. (63 mm) (B). It may be necessary to adjust the cam angle and valve position if the endwise transport system does not properly deploy.
Page 123 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. Adjust the valve position (if necessary) to achieve a clearance of 2-1/2 in. (63 mm) (refer to Figure 8.27: Transport Deploy/Swing Mechanism Assembly, page 116). 4. Loosen two M6 hex head bolts (A), slide valve (B) laterally to achieve proper clearance, and tighten bolts.
Page 124: Converting From Field To Transport Mode
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.16.1 Converting from Field to Transport Mode WARNING Ensure cutterbar doors are properly closed before converting the machine from ﬁeld to transport mode to prevent equipment damage. 1. Start tractor if not running. Do NOT operate the mower conditioner.
Page 125 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Operate steering control lever to lower transport wheels (A) and hold lever until mower conditioner (B) is lifted off the ground. 6. Continue hold steering control lever that mower conditioner rotates COUNTERCLOCKWISE and under the hitch (C). 7.
Page 126: Converting From Transport To Field Mode
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.16.2 Converting from Transport to Field Mode DANGER Do not convert the machine into, or from, transport mode until you are certain that all persons, animals, and objects are clear of the unit’s rotational range. 1. Check that remote control switch is in transport position (A).
Page 127 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Move transport switch from transport mode (B) to ﬁeld mode (A) and ensure that light (C) is illuminated. NOTE: Transport sequencing is now complete and the steering circuit is active. Figure 8.38: Transport Switch 169821 Revision D...
Page 129: Transporting With A Truck
9 Transporting with a Truck Follow these instructions if the machine will be transported from the dealer to the end user with a truck. CAUTION Do NOT tow with a vehicle weighing less than 7500 lb. (3400 kg). Ensure that the capacity of the towing vehicle is sufﬁcient to maintain control.
Page 130 TRANSPORTING WITH A TRUCK 5. Position transport hitch (A) on mower conditioner hitch, install pins (B), and secure with lynch pins. 6. Lift the mower conditioner hitch with jack, and attach mower conditioner to truck. a. Two-Point Hitch (not shown): Rotate stand to storage position.
Page 131: Preparing Mower Conditioner For Transport
10 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport Follow these instructions if the mower conditioner will be transported without deploying the endwise transport system. 1. Charge the steering circuit as follows: a. Connect the two steering cylinder hoses (A) to the tractor’s hydraulic circuit (refer to 5.14.3 Connecting Hydraulics, page 73 for more detailed...
Page 132 PREPARING MOWER CONDITIONER FOR TRANSPORT 5. Move jack (A) to storage position on side of hitch, and secure with pin (B). 6. Ensure tires are properly inﬂated. 7. Keep Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign, reﬂectors, and lights clean and visible at rear of mower conditioner. Figure 10.4: Jack in Storage Position 169821 Revision D...
Page 133: Predelivery Checklist
Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety-related messages that bring your attention to hazards and unsafe practices. Mower Conditioner Serial Number: APT Serial Number: Table 1 R113/R116 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Predelivery Checklist  Item Reference Check for shipping damage or missing parts. Be sure —...
Page 134 PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST  Item Reference Check that cutterbar doors are unbolted from centre channel frame, shipping wire is removed 5.11 Unpacking Curtains, page 46 from cutterbar curtains, and cutterbar curtains are hanging properly. Check hydraulic hose and wiring harness routing. —...
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