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MacDon Harvest Header D50 Installation Manual

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Slow Speed Transport Option
®
D50 & D60 Harvest Header
®
& FD70 FlexDraper
Installation Manual
Published: August 2012
Form 147398
Revision J

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  • Page 1 Slow Speed Transport Option ® D50 & D60 Harvest Header ® & FD70 FlexDraper Installation Manual Published: August 2012 Form 147398 Revision J...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION This instruction describes the procedures to install the header slow speed transport option on all MacDon 30 to 45 foot D50, D60 Harvest Headers®, and FD70 FlexDraper® headers. This option allows for towing the header behind a combine, a windrower, or a truck. For operating and maintenance procedures, refer to your Header Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY ............................3 RECOMMENDED TORQUES ..........................5 GENERAL............................ 5 SAE BOLTS ..........................5 METRIC BOLTS .......................... 5 FLARE TYPE HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ..................6 O-RING BOSS (ORB) HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ................6 O-RING FACE SEAL (ORFS) HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ..............7 CONVERSION CHART ............................
  • Page 4 LEFT SIDE CRADLES ........................ 40 RIGHT SIDE CRADLES ......................40 ALL EXCEPT 30 FT WINDROWER ....................40 30 FT WINDROWER ........................41 STEP 17. ATTACH TOW-BAR ......................... 42 STEP 18. DETACH AND STORE TOW-BAR ....................44 STEP 19. CONVERSION TO AND FROM TRANSPORT ................. 45 Form 147398 Revision J...

  • Page 5: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure types Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of • machinery: emergencies. Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. • Protect yourself. •...
  • Page 6 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 area used servicing • machinery clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when working with electrical equipment.

  • Page 7: Recommended Torques

    RECOMMENDED TORQUES C. METRIC BOLTS A. GENERAL STD COARSE BOLT TORQUE* BOLT DIA. 10.9 The tables shown below give correct torque "A" values for various bolts and capscrews. lbf·ft N·m lbf·ft N·m Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in •...

  • Page 8: Flare Type Hydraulic Fittings

    D. FLARE TYPE HYDRAULIC E. O-RING BOSS (ORB) FITTINGS HYDRAULIC FITTINGS LOCKNUT FITTING FLARE WASHER O-RING 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 defects. b.

  • Page 9: O-Ring Face Seal (Orfs) Hydraulic Fittings

    a. Check components to ensure that the sealing F. O-RING FACE SEAL (ORFS) surfaces and fitting threads are free of burrs, HYDRAULIC FITTINGS nicks, and scratches, or any foreign material. b. Apply lubricant (typically Petroleum Jelly) to O-ring and threads. If O-ring is not already installed, install O-ring.

  • Page 10: Conversion Chart

    CONVERSION CHART INCH-POUND UNITS SI UNITS (METRIC) QUANTITY FACTOR UNIT NAME ABBR. UNIT NAME ABBR. Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares gallons per minute (US) gpm (US) x 3.7854 = Flow liters per minute L/min gallons per minute (Imp) x 4.5460 = Force pounds force...

  • Page 11: Step 1. Prepare Header

    PREPARE HEADER STEP 1. PREPARE HEADER a. Use a lifting vehicle to raise header, or attach header to windrower or combine and raise header fully. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised header, stop engine, remove key and engage header lift cylinder stops before going under header for any reason.

  • Page 12: Step 2. Install Front Axle

    FRONT AXLE STEP 2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE c. Position front axle assembly (D) inside header leg and install L-pin (E) to hold axle in place. d. Pivot axle assembly (D) and install pivot pin (F) into leg from inboard side. Ensure plastic bushings (C) are not damaged when locating axle assembly and installing pivot pin.
  • Page 13 FRONT AXLE h. If not factory installed, attach tension link (K) to pivot pin with 5/8 NC X 1.375 LG shoulder bolt (L), washer (M) and locknut. Install washer (M) between link and pin and tighten. Install spring (N), tensioner bolt (O), washer (P), nut (Q), and jam-nut (R).

  • Page 14: Step 3. Install Header Electrical Harness

    ELECTRICAL c. Remove cap on connector (B) existing wiring STEP 3. INSTALL HEADER harness (C). ELECTRICAL HARNESS There are three different factory installed wiring harness configurations and each requires a slightly different installation procedure. harness is located at the left leg. d.
  • Page 15 ELECTRICAL Remove harness from fish tape or hydraulic line. LEFT SIDE Feed harness (D) out grommet hole at right side of backtube. k. Push hydraulic line back through backtube, remove plugs and re-connect hoses to line. RIGHT SIDE 1. Fully lower reel. 2.
  • Page 16 ELECTRICAL Install and remove self-tapping screws before attaching holder. q. Secure the new harness (D) to the existing harness with electrical tape or plastic ties (C) where shown. NOTE Secure wiring harness to axle with holder (O) and Do not tape 6-pin lead to existing harness. two 3/8 NC X 0.625 LG self-tapping screws (P).
  • Page 17 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION B 2008 Header with 4-Pin Flat Connector And 6-Pin Square Connector. d. Position clip (F) and connector (C) inside bracket (E) and attach clip to bracket with two ¼ NC X 0.5 LG self-tapping screws (G). Install and remove self-tapping screws before attaching holder.
  • Page 18 ELECTRICAL Attach harness (D) with clamp to lower end of header leg at (K), and at top of header leg with clamp at (L). g. Feed excess harness through hole and into backtube. h. Proceed STEP INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION. Form 147398 Revision J...
  • Page 19 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION C 2008 or Newer Header with 6-Pin Square Connector. c. Position clip (F) and connector (C) inside bracket (E) and attach clip to bracket with two ¼ NC X 0.5 LG self-tapping screws (G). Install and remove self-tapping screws before attaching holder.

  • Page 20: Step 4. Install Front Suspension

    SUSPENSION STEP 4. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION 18-1/2 in. (470 mm) a. Adjust spring length to 18-1/2 in. (470 mm) with adjusting nut. d. Position channel/spring subassembly (F) on bolts (A) and slide subassembly into leg. e. Attach top of subassembly to leg with four 3/8 NC X 0.75 LG carriage bolts (G).

  • Page 21: Step 5. Install Rear Suspension

    SUSPENSION Tighten all hardware except bolts (E). STEP 5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION g. Pull handle (F) to release the spring and position linkage in 4 slot (G) from the top. Lower handle to lock. a. Loosely install four 3/8 NC X 0.75 LG carriage bolts (A) at the base of the vertical leg.

  • Page 22: Step 6. Install Rear Fixed Axle

    REAR AXLES AND WHEELS d. Remove bolt (D), washers, and nut from pivot STEP 6. INSTALL REAR FIXED casting (E). AXLE a. Position a 2x4 wooden block or equivalent between the right-hand leg and draper to allow installation of the support assembly. e.
  • Page 23 REAR AXLES AND WHEELS h. Install two 5/8 NC X 1.25 LG carriage bolts (H) and smooth faced locknuts in lower flange. Do not tighten. Install one 5/8 NC X 1.25 LG carriage bolt (J) through top of assembly (E) and through upper flange of leg.

  • Page 24: Step 7. Install Rear Swing Axle

    REAR AXLES AND WHEELS STEP 7. INSTALL REAR SWING AXLE c. Set the swing axle perpendicular or slightly forward of perpendicular to cutterbar. d. Raise axle support (D). a. Remove 5/8 NC X 4.5 LG bolt (A) from axle support swivel (B). Ensure spacer (C) remains in place.

  • Page 25: Step 8. Check Axle Subassemblies

    REAR AXLES AND WHEELS B. LATCH ALIGNMENT STEP 8. CHECK AXLE a. Move the swing axle (E) to field position. SUBASSEMBLIES A. HUB PIVOT Perform the following check to ensure that the wheel hub pivot is snug while in the transport position: b.

  • Page 26: Step 9. Install Wheels

    REAR AXLES AND WHEELS STEP 9. INSTALL WHEELS a. Attach the four wheels to hubs with bolts provided in hubs. b. Torque wheel bolts to 80-90 ft·lbf (110-120 N·m). Refer to bolt tightening sequence illustration. c. Check tire inflation pressure. Inflate to 65 psi (448 kPa).

  • Page 27: Step 10. Adjust Axle Brace

    REAR AXLES AND WHEELS STEP 10. ADJUST AXLE BRACE a. Loosen bolts (A) on latch brace (B). b. Attach latch mechanism (C) to cutterbar. c. Adjust latch mechanism parallel to attachment plate (D) and tighten hardware. TAKE UP SLACK BETWEEN WHEELS X + .12-.6 in (3-15 mm) (measured with tires on ground) d.

  • Page 28: Step 11. Install Lights

    LIGHTS STEP 11. INSTALL LIGHTS A. ATTACH LIGHTS I. ENDSHIELD LIGHT a. Remove end shield. g. Reinstall bracket (C) on light cover (F) with existing hardware (B). b. Remove divider rods (A) (if installed) from storage location. c. Remove bolts (B) and remove and bracket (C) on endsheet.

  • Page 29: Reel Arm Light

    LIGHTS II. REEL ARM LIGHT D60/FD70 a. Install light (A) on reel right-hand support arm with two 3/8 NC X 1.0 LG carriage bolts (B). Form 147398 Revision J...

  • Page 30: Install Light Wiring Harness

    LIGHTS B. INSTALL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS I. D60, FD70 HEADERS a. Retrieve wiring harness from transport kit. e. Connect harness (B) to light at connector (C). IMPORTANT Route wire exactly as shown, otherwise it will get damaged by crop at low reel positions.
  • Page 31 LIGHTS II. D50 a. Retrieve wiring harness from kit. b. Disconnect reel lift cylinder at right side reel arm as follows: NOTE The harness cannot be routed down the reel arm without first disconnecting the lift cylinder and routing harness around cylinder and re-installing.
  • Page 32 LIGHTS g. Connect harness (C) to light at connector (D). Route harness (C) over lift cylinder and secure to cylinder fitting with plastic tie (J) as shown. k. Reposition cylinder back into reel arm bracket and re-install clevis pin (A). Secure with cotter pin, being careful not to pinch harness (C).

  • Page 33: Install Splice

    LIGHTS C. INSTALL SPLICE The lighting harness at the endsheet transport light needs to be modified to include a splice at the 6-pin flat connector. This modification is only applicable to some Export kits that have a light without a built in module. Refer to the electrical schematic on page 34.

  • Page 34: Connect Harness

    LIGHTS II. EUROPE AND OTHER EXPORT D. CONNECT HARNESS (WITHOUT MODULE) I. NORTH AMERICA/AUSTRALIA/CIS (WITH MODULE) a. Remove cap from connector (K) on existing harness and attach connector to light harness connector (L). b. Connect light harness square connector (M) to a.

  • Page 35: Electrical Schematics: 2008 And Newer

    LIGHTS E. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS: 2008 AND NEWER: I. NORTH AMERICA & AUSTRALIA: WITH MODULE Form 147398 Revision J...

  • Page 36: Europe And Other Export: Without Module, With Splice

    LIGHTS II. EUROPE AND OTHER EXPORT: WITHOUT MODULE, WITH SPLICE SEE ENLARGEMENT BELOW SPLICE PIN F Form 147398 Revision J...

  • Page 37: Step 12. Attach Decals

    SAFETY SIGNS STEP 12. ATTACH DECALS a. Clean off mounting surface and install decals at locations as shown in illustration. Form 147398 Revision J...

  • Page 38: Step 13. Install Smv Sign

    SAFETY SIGNS STEP 13. INSTALL SMV SIGN D60 & FD70 a. On D60 Harvest Headers, remove reel brace upper bolt (A) from right-hand reel arm. b. Install SMV reflector support (B) on outboard side of reel arm with bolt (A) and nut removed in previous step.

  • Page 39: Step 14. Install Tow-Bar Brackets

    TOW-BAR STEP 14. INSTALL TOW-BAR BRACKETS The tow-bar is stored on the header just behind the back-tube. It is secured to each endsheet with a bracket and to the back-tube with two cradles. A. ENDSHEET BRACKETS 2-3/16 in. (55 mm) RIGHT ENDSHEEET b.

  • Page 40: Step 15. Assemble Tow-Bar Cradles

    TOW-BAR II. COMBINE 30 FT RIGID STEP 15. ASSEMBLE TOW-BAR CRADLES The cradle assemblies are designed for your particular header size and application. Refer to the appropriate section to assemble the LEFT SIDE and RIGHT SIDE cradles. A. LEFT SIDE CRADLE ASSEMBLY I.

  • Page 41: Right Side Cradle

    TOW-BAR b. Assemble parts shown with four B. RIGHT SIDE CRADLE 3/8 NC X 1.0 LG carriage bolts (G) and flanged smooth face lock nuts. ASSEMBLY c. Tighten hardware. III. COMBINE 30 FT FLEX I. WINDROWER 30 FT a. Retrieve cradle (H), extension (J), and support (K) from kit b.

  • Page 42: Step 16. Install Cradle Assemblies

    TOW-BAR STEP 16. INSTALL CRADLE B. RIGHT SIDE CRADLES ASSEMBLIES I. ALL EXCEPT 30 FT WINDROWER A. LEFT SIDE CRADLES Installation of LEFT SIDE cradles is identical for all headers: RH -30’ FLEX SHOWN a. Install cradle assembly (D) to header frame leg as shown using two 3\8 NC X 1.0 LG carriage bolts and flanged smooth faced lock-nuts at (E) and one LH -30’...

  • Page 43: 30 Ft Windrower

    TOW-BAR II. 30 FT WINDROWER a. Install cradle assembly (A) to back-tube multi- coupler support shown using 3\8 NC X 1.0 LG carriage bolts and flanged smooth face lock-nuts at (B). 1.25 in. (32 mm) FLUSH 7º 5.50 in. (139 mm) NOTE For 2009 and earlier model headers, locate cradle assembly (A) on back-tube as shown...

  • Page 44: Step 17. Attach Tow-Bar

    TOW-BAR d. Remove the L-pin from end (E) of aft section if STEP 17. ATTACH TOW-BAR installed. AFT SECTION e. Position end (F) of the forward section into end (E) of the aft section. FORWARD SECTION The tow-bar consists of two sections which make storage and handling easier.
  • Page 45 TOW-BAR PINTLE SET-UP CLEVIS SET-UP h. Make the electrical connections (J) at the header Attach hitch pin clevis/pintle (L) to forward section wheel and at the joint (K). of hitch (M) using two 5/8 NC X 4.0 LG bolts (N) and flange lock-nuts.

  • Page 46: Step 18. Detach And Store Tow-Bar

    TOW-BAR d. Disconnect wiring connector (E) on tow-bar. STEP 18. DETACH AND STORE e. Remove pin (F) from tow-bar and lift forward section (G) out of aft section (H) to disassemble. TOW-BAR a. Disconnect wiring connector (A) at front wheel. Locate end of forward section (G) in bracket (J) on left endsheet and install hitch pin (K).

  • Page 47: Step 19. Conversion To And From Transport

    CONVERSION STEP 19. CONVERSION TO AND FROM TRANSPORT Refer to your header Operator’s Manual for procedures to convert into and out of transport mode. Form 147398 Revision J...
  • Page 48 NOTES Form 147398 Revision J...
  • Page 49 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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