MacDon FlexDraper FD2 Series Quick Start Manual

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Ensure your machine operates at top efficiency by using clean fluids and lubricants only.
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Use clean containers to handle all fluids and lubricants.
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Store fluids and lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Lubricant Specifica on
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
grease with 1% max
Molybdenum Disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
Grease SAE mul -purpose
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
grease with 10% max
Molybdenum Disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
Gear Lubricant SAE 85W-140 API service class GL-5
Single grade trans-hydraulic oil
Recommended viscosity:
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60.1 cST @ 40°C
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9.5 cST @ 100°C
Hydraulic Oil Lubricant trans / hydraulic oil
Recommended brands:
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Petro-Canada Duratran
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John Deere Hy-Gard J20C
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Case Hy-Tran Ultrac on
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AGCO Power Fluid 821 XL
To help avoid major component service or replacement, perform break-in inspec ons on your machine for the first 50 hours of
opera on. Refer to your operator's manual for complete break-in inspec on and adjustment procedures.
Inspec on Instance
First 5 Minutes
Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir (check a er first run-up and a er the hydraulic hoses have filled with oil).
5 Hours Check for loose hardware and ghten to required torque.
Check auger drive chain tension.
10 Hours
Check knife drive box moun ng bolts.
Change float module gearbox oil.
Change float module hydraulic oil filter.
50 Hours
Change knife drive box lubricant.
Check gearbox chain tension.
Ongoing Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the operator's manual for a comprehensive maintenance schedule and record. Log hours of opera on, use the maintenance
record, and keep copies of your maintenance records.
Following the maintenance schedule will increase your machine's life.
FD2 Series FlexDraper® / FM200 Quick Card – MD #215504 Revision A
Supplement to FD2 Series Combine Header Operator's Manual
Descrip on Use
As required unless
otherwise specified
Driveline slip-joints
Knife drive box
Main drive gearbox
Comple on gearbox
Header drive systems
reservoir
Break-In Inspec ons
Item
Subject to change without no ce
FD2 Series FlexDraper® Header / FM200 Float Module
Capaci es
Follow these five steps in order to set the header float and wing balance:
NOTE:
Read your operator's manual and complete all the setup tasks before se ng the header float.
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a. Park combine on a level surface, and ensure the combine feeder house
is level. Use bubble level on float module.
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b. Adjust header so cu erbar is 250 mm (10 in.) (A) off the ground.
c. Set the header angle hydraulic cylinder to D on indicator (B).
d. Set the reel fore-a to 6 on reel arm fore-a indicator (C).
1.5 liters (1.3 quarts)
e. Lower the reel completely, shut down the combine, and remove key
1.5 liters (1.3 quarts)
from the combine igni on.
1.5 liters (1.3 quarts)
95 liters
(25.1 US gallons)
f. Remove linkage cover (A).
g. Place both le and right wing lock spring handle (B) in the locked
(upper) posi on. You should hear the lock engaged. If not, move the
wings up and down, so that the lock engages.
h. Place both le and right header float locks in unlocked (lowered)
posi on (A).
i. Set stabilizer/transport wheels or contour wheels (if equipped) to
upper most posi on.
SETTING HEADER FLOAT AND WING BALANCE
Step 1: Preadjustments
Figure 1: Header – Side View
Figure 2: Wing Lock Spring Handle in Locked Posi on – Le
Side Shown
Figure 3: Float Unlocked – Le Side Shown