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MacDon D2 Series Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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D2 Series
Draper Header for M and M1 Self-
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Unloading and Assembly Instructions (North America)
214510 Revision A
Original Instruction
The Harvesting Specialists.

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  • Page 1 D2 Series Draper Header for M and M1 Self- Propelled Windrowers Unloading and Assembly Instructions (North America) 214510 Revision A Original Instruction The Harvesting Specialists.
  • Page 2 © 2023 MacDon Industries, Ltd. The information in this publication is based on the information available and in effect at the time of printing. MacDon Industries, Ltd. makes no representation or warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied, with respect to the...
  • Page 3 Introduction This instruction manual describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon D2 Series Draper Header for windrower. To ensure the best performance from this product and the safety of your customers, carefully follow the unload and assembly procedure from the beginning through to completion.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................i Chapter 1: Safety ............................1 1.1 Safety Alert Symbols ..........................1 1.2 Signal Words ............................2 1.3 General Safety ............................3 1.4 Hydraulic Safety .............................5 1.5 Welding Precaution ..........................6 1.6 Safety Signs ............................7 Chapter 2: Unloading Header........................9 2.1 Header Specifications for Unloading and Assembly..................9 2.2 Unloading Header from Trailer........................
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6.2 Installing Fore-Aft Indicator and Sensor Spring (Parts Bag MD #368002)............75 6.3 Connecting Reel to Fore-Aft Cylinders – Single-Reel ..................78 6.4 Connecting Reel to Fore-Aft Cylinders – Double-Reel (Parts Bags MD #347593, MD #347580)......83 6.5 Attaching Reel Height Sensor........................
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.10.1 Checking Hold-Down – Pointed Knife Guards................. 187 7.10.2 Adjusting Hold-Down – Pointed Knife Guards ................188 7.10.3 Checking Center Hold-Down – Pointed Knife Guards............... 189 7.10.4 Adjusting Center Hold-Down – Pointed Knife Guards ..............190 7.10.5 Checking Hold-Down – Short Knife Guards..................191 7.10.6 Adjusting Hold-Down –...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Safety

    Chapter 1: Safety Understanding and consistently following these safety procedures will help to ensure the safety of those operating the machine and of bystanders. 1.1 Safety Alert Symbols The safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the machine. This symbol means: •...

  • Page 10: Signal Words

    SAFETY 1.2 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words, IMPORTANT and NOTE, identify non-safety related information. Signal words are selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if it is not prevented, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if it is not prevented, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 11: General Safety

    SAFETY 1.3 General Safety Operating, servicing, and assembling machinery presents several safety risks. These risks can be reduced or eliminated by following the relevant safety procedures and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment. CAUTION The following general farm safety precautions should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery.
  • Page 12 SAFETY • Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. NEVER wear dangling items such as hoodies, scarves, or bracelets. • Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety equipment. Ensure that the driveline guards can rotate independently of their shaft, and that they can telescope freely.

  • Page 13: Hydraulic Safety

    SAFETY 1.4 Hydraulic Safety Because hydraulic fluid is under extreme pressure, hydraulic fluid leaks can be very dangerous. The proper safety procedures must be followed when inspecting for hydraulic fluid leaks and servicing hydraulic equipment. • Always place all hydraulic controls in Neutral before leaving the operator’s seat.

  • Page 14: Welding Precaution

    SAFETY 1.5 Welding Precaution To prevent damage to sensitive electronics, welding should never be attempted on the header while it is connected to a windrower. WARNING Severe damage to sensitive, expensive electronics can result from welding on the header while it is connected to the windrower.

  • Page 15: Safety Signs

    SAFETY 1.6 Safety Signs Safety signs are decals placed on the machine where there is a risk of personal injury, or where the Operator should take extra precautions before operating the controls. They are usually yellow. • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Unloading Header

    Chapter 2: Unloading Header Unload all header parts before beginning assembly. Carefully follow these procedures in the order in which they are presented. 2.1 Header Specifications for Unloading and Assembly Header dimensions, weight, and spreader bar specifications are provided so that you can choose the correct equipment to lift, tip, or transport the header safely.
  • Page 18 UNLOADING HEADER Table 2.2 Header Dimensions – Fully Assembled and Attached to Shipping Stands IMPORTANT: These approximate dimensions are provided to help you choose the correct size of vehicle to lift or transport the header. These dimensions assume the header is assembled and attached to the shipping stands. Header Model Dimensions D215...

  • Page 19: Unloading Header From Trailer

    UNLOADING HEADER 2.2 Unloading Header from Trailer To ensure that the header is unloaded safely and without damage, follow the recommended unloading procedure provided here. DANGER To prevent injury to bystanders caused by being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in the unloading area.
  • Page 20 UNLOADING HEADER 6. Back up until the header clears the trailer and slowly lower it to 254 mm (10 in.) from the ground. 7. Take the header to the storage area, and set it down securely on level ground. Ensure the ground is flat and free of rocks or debris that could damage the header.

  • Page 21: Removing Upper Cross Auger From Shipping Location - Option

    UNLOADING HEADER 2.3 Removing Upper Cross Auger from Shipping Location – Option If the header was ordered with an upper cross auger (UCA), it will be secured to the front of the header. The UCA components will need to be removed from the header before the header can be lowered into field position. If the header was shipped without a upper cross auger (UCA), proceed to 2.4 Removing Parts from Shipping Location, page If the header was shipped with a has a UCA, follow this procedure to remove it.
  • Page 22 UNLOADING HEADER Figure 2.5: Double-Reel Header with Two-Piece Upper Cross Auger (UCA) NOTE: The illustration above shows a D241 header configured for shipment outside of North America. Two-piece UCAs are shipped in the same position on all double-reel headers, regardless of where they are being shipped. 1.

  • Page 23: Removing Parts From Shipping Location

    UNLOADING HEADER 2.4 Removing Parts from Shipping Location The header was shipped with several parts strapped to the draper deck and reel. They will need to be removed from the header. NOTE: Parts can also be removed after the header is lowered to the field position. 1.
  • Page 24 UNLOADING HEADER 6. Remove the straps securing windrower boots (A) to the center shipping stand, and set them aside. Figure 2.9: Windrower Boots 214510 Revision A...

  • Page 25: Lowering Header To Field Position

    UNLOADING HEADER 2.5 Lowering Header to Field Position Headers are shipped resting on their backs, and must be lowered into field position before assembly can continue. The procedure for lowering the header differs depending on whether the header has a single or double reel. To lower the header, follow the relevant procedure: •...
  • Page 26 UNLOADING HEADER CAUTION Stand clear when lowering the header; the machine may sway from side to side. 3. Back the forklift up SLOWLY while lowering the forks until the header is 254 mm (10 in.) from the ground, as shown in the numbered steps in the illustration.

  • Page 27: Lowering Header To Field Position - Double Reel

    UNLOADING HEADER 5. At the cutterbar, place 254 mm (10 in.) blocks (A) under each end of the header, and one block on each side of the center opening. Continue lowering the header onto the blocks. 6. Remove the chain from the shipping support. Figure 2.13: Blocks Under the Cutterbar 2.5.2 Lowering Header to Field Position –...
  • Page 28 UNLOADING HEADER 2. Attach a chain to shipping support (A) at the center reel arm. IMPORTANT: Do NOT lift at the cutterbar when unloading from the trailer. This procedure is ONLY for laying the machine over into working position. CAUTION Stand clear of the header when lowering it.

  • Page 29: Removing And Installing Hydraulic Hose Management System

    UNLOADING HEADER 4. At shipping frame (A), place one 254 mm (10 in.) block (B) under each side of the center opening Figure 2.17: Blocks Under the Frame 5. At the cutterbar, place 254 mm (10 in.) blocks (A) under each end of the header, and one block on each side of the center opening.
  • Page 30 UNLOADING HEADER 1. Cut and remove any wire securing hydraulic hose management system (A) to the shipping stand. 2. Route sling (F) between the gas strut and the hose management frame, then attach it to the forklift or lifting device. 3.

  • Page 31: Removing Shipping Stands And Supports

    UNLOADING HEADER 2.6 Removing Shipping Stands and Supports Unless otherwise specified, discard stands, shipping material, and hardware. 1. Support shipping stand (B) with a forklift. 2. Remove four bolts (A) from the four shipping stand attachment points. 3. Remove shipping stand (B). Figure 2.22: Shipping Stand 4.
  • Page 32 UNLOADING HEADER 9. D230, D235, D241: Remove the eight bolts (A) and shipping stand (B) from both outboard header legs. NOTE: Four of the bolts are on the opposite side of the shipping stand. Figure 2.24: Shipping Stands at Outboard Legs – D230, D235, D241 (Right Side Shown) CAUTION To avoid injury from rotating reel, remove the tine tubes from...
  • Page 33 UNLOADING HEADER 12. At the right end of the header, between the reel and the endsheet, remove and discard hardware (A), and (B) and anti-rotation strap (C). 13. Install the new bolt (M10 X 1.5 X 30), washer (M10), and nut (M10 center loc) at location (A) from hardware bag ( MD #347598).

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Assembling Header

    Chapter 3: Assembling Header When the header is prepared for shipping, some parts are removed or relocated to prevent shipping damage. These parts need to be reinstalled before the header can be used. Not all procedures in this chapter will apply to your header. Perform the ones that do in the order in which they are listed, starting with •...
  • Page 36 ASSEMBLING HEADER 1. Remove top two bolts (A) from both reel arm supports. IMPORTANT: The top two bolts (A) must be removed from the reel arm supports before connecting any of the lift cylinders to prevent the reel from twisting. Figure 3.2: Left Arm Shipping Support Figure 3.3: Right Arm Shipping Support 2.
  • Page 37 ASSEMBLING HEADER 3. Remove the shipping wire securing reel lift cylinder (A) to the left reel arm. Figure 3.5: Reel Lift Cylinder 4. Remove and retain two sets of pins (A) from the lug on the endsheet and the reel arm. NOTE: The safety prop may fall when the upper pin is removed.
  • Page 38 ASSEMBLING HEADER 9. Remove hardware (A) from outboard arm support (B). Remove the support. Figure 3.8: Reel Left Arm Support 10. Retrieve one M12 x 30 mm carriage bolt (B) and center lock nut from the shipping bag (MD #347581). Install the hardware on knifehead guard (A) as shown.
  • Page 39 ASSEMBLING HEADER 13. Remove the shipping wire securing reel lift cylinder (A) to the right reel arm. Figure 3.11: Reel Lift Cylinder 14. Remove and retain two sets of pins (A) from the lug on the endsheet and the reel arm. NOTE: The safety prop may fall when the upper pin is removed.
  • Page 40 ASSEMBLING HEADER 19. Remove hardware (A) from outboard arm support (B). Remove the support. Figure 3.14: Right Reel Arm 20. Retrieve one M12 x 30 mm round head square neck bolt (B) and center lock hex flange nut from the shipping bag (MD #347581).

  • Page 41: Installing Reel Lift Cylinders - Double-Reel

    ASSEMBLING HEADER 3.2 Installing Reel Lift Cylinders – Double-Reel The left, center, and right reel lift cylinders on double-reel headers have been detached from the reel lift arms for shipping purposes. They will need to be installed on the header. CAUTION Do NOT REMOVE reel fore-aft shipping supports (A).
  • Page 42 ASSEMBLING HEADER Figure 3.18: Center Arm Shipping Support Figure 3.19: Left Reel Arm Shipping Support 2. On the left end of the left reel, wrap sling (A) around the reel tube as shown. Attach the sling to the fork of a forklift. Figure 3.20: Sling Positioned on Left Side of Reel 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 43 ASSEMBLING HEADER 3. Remove the shipping wire securing reel lift cylinder (A) to the left reel arm. 4. Remove and set aside the left light assembly strapped to the reel lift cylinder. Figure 3.21: Reel Lift Cylinder 5. Remove and retain two sets of pins (A) from the lug on the endsheet and the reel arm.
  • Page 44 ASSEMBLING HEADER 10. Remove hardware (A) from outboard arm support (B). Remove the support. Figure 3.24: Reel Left Arm Support 11. Retrieve one M12 x 30 mm carriage bolt (B) and center lock nut from the shipping bag (MD #347581). Install the hardware on knifehead guard (A) as shown.
  • Page 45 ASSEMBLING HEADER 14. Remove the shipping wires securing lift cylinders (A) to the center reel arm. 15. Remove and retain the pins from the rod ends of both lift cylinders. Figure 3.27: Lift Cylinders Secured to Center Reel Arm 16. Use the forklift to lift the reel. Align the holes on cylinders (A) with the holes on the reel support plates.
  • Page 46 ASSEMBLING HEADER 20. On the right end of the right reel, wrap sling (A) around the reel tube as shown. Attach the sling to the fork of a forklift. Figure 3.30: Sling Positioned on Right Side of Reel 21. Remove the shipping wire securing reel lift cylinder (A) to the right reel arm.
  • Page 47 ASSEMBLING HEADER 25. Install rod end of lift cylinder (A) and safety prop (B) using clevis pin (C) and cotter pin (D). IMPORTANT: Install cotter pin (D) on the outboard side of the header. 26. Move reel safety prop (B) up onto the hook under the reel arm.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Attaching Header To M Series Windrower

    Chapter 4: Attaching Header to M Series Windrower To attach a D2 Series Draper Header for windrower to an M Series Windrower, follow the procedures provided here in the order presented. 4.1 Adding Tire Ballast Adding fluid ballast to the windrower’s caster tires will improve the windrower's stability when it is paired with a large header.

  • Page 50: Attaching Draper Header Supports

    ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 4.2 Attaching Draper Header Supports Draper header supports are required to attach a D2 Series draper header for windrower to an M or M1 Series Windrower. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the 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 51: Attaching Header To An M Series Windrower - Hydraulic Center-Link With Self-Alignment

    ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 4.3 Attaching Header to an M Series Windrower – Hydraulic Center-Link with Self-Alignment The header will need to be physically attached to the windrower, and the hydraulic connections completed. The windrower may be equipped with an optional self-aligning hydraulic center-link, which allows the Operator to control the vertical position of the center-link from the cab.
  • Page 52 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 4. Press REEL UP switch (A) on the GSL to raise the center-link until the hook is above the attachment pin on the header. IMPORTANT: If the center-link is too low, it may contact the header as the windrower approaches the header for hookup.
  • Page 53 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 8. Lower center-link (A) onto the header with the REEL DOWN switch on the GSL until it locks into position (hook release [B] is down). 9. Check that center-link (A) is locked onto the header by pressing the REEL UP switch on the GSL.
  • Page 54 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 12. Engage the safety props on both lift cylinders: Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. b. Pull lever (A) and rotate it towards the header to release and lower safety prop (B) onto the lift cylinder. Repeat the previous steps for the opposite lift cylinder.
  • Page 55 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 15. Remove the clevis pin from storage position (B) in the linkage and insert it into hole (A) to engage the float springs. Secure it with the hairpin. Repeat this step on the opposite float linkage. Figure 4.12: Header Float Linkage 16.

  • Page 56: Attaching Header To An M Series Windrower - Hydraulic Center-Link Without Self-Alignment

    ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 4.4 Attaching Header to an M Series Windrower – Hydraulic Center-Link without Self-Alignment The header will need to be physically attached to the windrower, and the hydraulic connections completed. If the windrower is equipped with a hydraulic center-link that lacks the self-alignment capability, the Operator will have to manually attach the hydraulic center-link’s hook to the header’s center pin.
  • Page 57 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 5. Use the following GSL functions to position the center-link hook above the header attachment pin: • HEADER TILT UP (A) to retract the center-link • HEADER TILT DOWN (B) to extend the center-link 6.
  • Page 58 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 12. Engage the safety props on both lift cylinders: Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. b. Pull lever (A) and rotate it towards the header to release and lower safety prop (B) onto the lift cylinder. Repeat the previous steps for the opposite lift cylinder.
  • Page 59 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 14. Disengage the safety prop by turning lever (A) downwards until the lever locks into the vertical position. 15. Repeat the previous step to disengage the other safety prop. Figure 4.22: Safety Prop Lever DANGER Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.

  • Page 60: Attaching Header To An M Series Windrower - Mechanical Center-Link

    4.5 Attaching Header to an M Series Windrower – Mechanical Center-Link To attach a D2 Series header for windrower to an M Series windrower equipped with a mechanical center-link, the center- link will need to be manually connected to the header’s center pin.
  • Page 61 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 4. Drive the windrower slowly forward until header supports (A) enter header legs (B). Continue driving slowly forward until the lift linkages contact the support plates in the header legs and the header is nudged forward. 5.
  • Page 62 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 13. Engage the safety props on both lift cylinders: Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. b. Pull lever (A) and rotate it towards the header to release and lower safety prop (B) onto the lift cylinder. Repeat the previous steps for the opposite lift cylinder.
  • Page 63 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 15. Remove the clevis pin from storage position (B) in the linkage and insert it into hole (A) to engage the float springs. Secure it with the hairpin. Repeat this step on the opposite float linkage. Figure 4.31: Header Float Linkage 16.

  • Page 64: Connecting Header Hydraulic And Electrical Systems To An M Series Windrower

    ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 4.6 Connecting Header Hydraulic and Electrical Systems to an M Series Windrower Header drive hydraulic hoses and electrical harness are located on the left cab-forward side of the windrower. The reel drive and control hoses are located on the right cab-forward side. 1.
  • Page 65 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 9. Lower lever (A) and engage it in down position. Figure 4.37: Hose Storage 10. Before connecting the reel hydraulics, check the fittings. If the fittings are dirty, clean them. Figure 4.38: Reel Hose Storage 11.
  • Page 66 ATTACHING HEADER TO M SERIES WINDROWER 13. Remove the hose bundle with multicoupler (C) from the windrower, place the multicoupler onto the header receptacle, and push handle (B) to engage the connector pins. 14. Push the handle away from the hoses until lock button (A) snaps out.

  • Page 67: Chapter 5: Attaching Header To M1 Series Windrower

    Chapter 5: Attaching Header to M1 Series Windrower To attach a D2 Series Draper Header for windrower to an M1 Series Windrower, follow the procedures provided here in the order presented. 5.1 Adding Rear Ballast Weights An M1 Series Windrower paired with a large header needs rear ballast in order to maintain its balance. Ballast can be added to the windrower using a ballast kit.

  • Page 68: Adding Tire Ballast

    ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 5.2 Adding Tire Ballast Adding fluid ballast to the windrower’s caster tires will improve the windrower's stability when it is paired with a large header. With respect to ballast capacity, a tire is considered to be full of ballast fluid when 75% of the inner volume of the tire is occupied by ballast fluid, or else when the ballast fluid is level with the wheel’s valve stem when the stem is positioned at the 12 o’clock position and the windrower is on level ground.

  • Page 69: Attaching Draper Header Supports

    ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 5.3 Attaching Draper Header Supports Draper header supports are required to attach a D2 Series draper header for windrower to an M or M1 Series Windrower. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the 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 70: Connecting Center-Link

    ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 5.4 Connecting Center-Link The windrower’s support feet and center-link will need to be connected to the draper header. The windrower may be equipped with an optional self-aligning hydraulic center-link, which allows control over the vertical position of the center- link from the cab.
  • Page 71 ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 5. If the header lift legs will be lowered WITH a header or weight box attached, proceed to Step 9, page If the header lift legs will be lowered WITHOUT a header or weight box attached to the windrower, fully release the tension in header float springs (A): •...
  • Page 72 ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 9. Windrowers equipped with the self-aligning center-link kit: Press HEADER DOWN switch (E) on the ground speed lever (GSL) to fully retract the header lift cylinders. b. Press REEL UP switch (B) on the GSL to raise the center- link until the hook is above the attachment pin on the header.
  • Page 73 ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 13. Windrowers without the self-aligning center-link kit: Press the HEADER TILT UP or HEADER TILT DOWN cylinder switches on the GSL to extend or retract the center-link cylinder until the hook is aligned with the header attachment pin.
  • Page 74 ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 16. Engage the safety props on both lift cylinders as follows: Pull lever (A) toward you to release it, and then rotate it toward the header to lower the safety prop onto the cylinder. b.
  • Page 75 ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER DANGER Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area. 19. Start the engine and press HEADER DOWN switch (A) on the GSL to fully lower the header. 20. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.

  • Page 76: Connecting Hydraulics

    ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 5.5 Connecting Hydraulics The header’s hydraulic hose multicoupler will need to be connected to the windrower. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the 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 77 ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 5. D215 Draper Headers: Pull hydraulic hose management system (A) towards the left outboard end of the header, disengage ball stud (B) from the cradle in support (C). Figure 5.19: Hydraulic Hose Management System – D215 6.
  • Page 78 ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 9. Retrieve draper drive and reel control multicoupler (A) from the hydraulic hose management system. 10. Push knob (B) on the hydraulic receptacle and pull handle (C) fully away from the windrower. 11. Open cover (D) and position the coupler onto the receptacle.
  • Page 79 ATTACHING HEADER TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER 18. Push latch (A) to unlock platform (B). Figure 5.25: Left Cab-Forward Platform 19. Pull platform (A) toward the cab until it stops and the latch is engaged. Figure 5.26: Left Cab-Forward Platform 214510 Revision A...

  • Page 81: Chapter 6: Completing Header Assembly

    Chapter 6: Completing Header Assembly The header will need further assembly before it can be run up and tested. 6.1 Installing Clearance Lights Clearance lights are used when transporting the header. They are secured to the sides of the reel arms for shipping purposes and must be repositioned for field use.
  • Page 82 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 7. Retrieve previously removed right clearance light assembly (A). 8. Remove two M10 locking flange nuts (C) and M10 X 1.5 X 35 mm bolts (B). Figure 6.3: Right Clearance Light 9. Position right clearance light assembly (A) on the outboard side of the right reel arm support.

  • Page 83: Installing Fore-Aft Indicator And Sensor Spring (Parts Bag Md #368002)

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.2 Installing Fore-Aft Indicator and Sensor Spring (Parts Bag MD #368002 Figure 6.5: Fore-Aft Indicator Shipping Location, Parts Bag MD #368002 1. Retrieve fore-aft indicator (A) and parts bag (B) MD #368002 from the left reel arm. This bag contains the following: •...
  • Page 84 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.6: Fore-Aft Sensor Spring Installation 2. Attach spring (A) to the sensor assembly. 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 85 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.7: Fore-Aft Indicator Installation 3. Lift sensor arm (A) up, and slide fore-aft indicator (B) through sensor bracket (C). 4. Secure the indicator using shoulder bolt (D), washer (E), and M8 nut (F). 5. Torque nut (F) to 8.2 Nm (6 lbf·ft). 214510 Revision A...

  • Page 86: Connecting Reel To Fore-Aft Cylinders - Single-Reel

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.3 Connecting Reel to Fore-Aft Cylinders – Single-Reel Fore-aft cylinders move the reel fore and aft on the reel arms. The hydraulic connections fore-aft cylinders on single-reel headers will need to be completed. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 87 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 4. Retrieve fore-aft support parts bags (MD #357467) from one of the reel discs on the reel. Figure 6.9: Fore-Aft Support Parts Bag (MD #357467) Table 6.1 Fore-Aft Support Parts Bag MD #357467 Part Description Quantity Number SUPPORT –...
  • Page 88 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6. Attach fore-aft anchor (A) to the front support using two clevis pins (B) and two washers. IMPORTANT: Ensure that anchor (A) is installed in the forward position as shown. The cylinder on the left arm is installed in the forward position from the factory;...
  • Page 89 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Securing cylinders to reel arms 9. Use the windrower controls or move the reel by hand to align the reel arm mounting holes with the fore-aft cylinders. 10. On the right arm, attach fore-aft cylinder (A) to fore-aft anchor (B) with the retained clevis pin and cotter pin (C).
  • Page 90 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 13. On the right reel arm, remove hardware (A) and shipping support (B). 14. Phase the fore-aft cylinders by adjusting the reel fully forward and fully rearward two or three times. 15. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.

  • Page 91: Connecting Reel To Fore-Aft Cylinders - Double-Reel (Parts Bags Md #347593, Md #347580)

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.4 Connecting Reel to Fore-Aft Cylinders – Double-Reel (Parts Bags MD #347593, MD #347580) The fore-aft cylinders move the reel fore and aft on the reel arms. The cylinders on double- and triple-reel headers will need to be installed. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 92 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Center arm 4. Retrieve the fore-aft support parts bags (MD #347580) from one of the reel discs on the reel. Figure 6.19: Fore-Aft Support Parts Bag MD #347580 Table 6.2 Fore-Aft Support Parts Bag MD #347580 Part Description Quantity Number...
  • Page 93 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 5. Install the fore-aft support parts on center arm (A) and right arm (B). Right and center reel arms 6. At the end of the reel arm, Install front support (A) using two M16 x 30 mm bolts (B) as shown. Tighten the hardware to 249 Nm (184 lbf·ft).
  • Page 94 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Left reel arm 11. On the left reel arm, remove and retain cotter pin (A) and clevis pin (B) from the fore-aft cylinder rod. Remove the shipping wire securing the cylinder rod to the reel support. Figure 6.24: Left Reel Arm Shown DANGER Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
  • Page 95 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 15. On the left arm, attach fore-aft cylinder (A) to reel end support (B) with clevis pin and cotter pin (C). Figure 6.26: Cylinder Secured to Left Reel Arm 16. On the left reel arm, remove hardware (A) and shipping support (B).
  • Page 96 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 18. On the right reel arm, remove hardware (A) and shipping support (B). 19. Phase the fore-aft cylinders by adjusting the reel fully forward and fully rearward two or three times. 20. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.

  • Page 97: Attaching Reel Height Sensor

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.5 Attaching Reel Height Sensor The reel height sensor linkage inside the right endshield was disconnected to prevent shipping damage. It will need to be reconnected. NOTE: If the header is being used with an M Series Self-Propelled Windrower, the reel height sensor will not be usable. However, to prevent damage to the sensor, it should still be connected following the procedure provided here.
  • Page 98 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 4. Attach reel height sensor rod (A) to reel arm bracket (B) with already installed nut (C). Secure the other end of the rod to the sensor arm with nut (D). Torque nuts (C) and (D) to 8 Nm (6 lbf·ft). Figure 6.33: Reel Height Sensor NOTE: Dimension (A) is set to 165 mm (6 1/2 in.), but might need...

  • Page 99: Installing Reel Fore-Aft Hose Clamps - Double-Reel Headers

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.6 Installing Reel Fore-Aft Hose Clamps – Double-Reel Headers Some or all of the reel fore-aft hose clamps have been detached from the reel arms for shipping purposes. Figure 6.35: Reel Arm Fore-Aft Hose Clamps 1. A nut is installed on the bottom of the following fore-aft hose clamps for shipping purposes. Discard the nut and reinstall the clamp(s) at the following locations: •...

  • Page 100: Attaching Cam Arms

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.7 Attaching Cam Arms For some headers, the cam arms are disconnected from the tine tubes for shipping. If so, they will need to be reconnected. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.

  • Page 101: Retrieving Single-Reel Endshields

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.8 Retrieving Single-Reel Endshields On single-reel headers, there are two kinds of reel endshields: tail-end and cam-end. They are shipped in separate bags. Be sure to install each endshield in the correct location. 1. Retrieve shipping bag (A) containing the reel endshield parts that were removed from the cutterbar.
  • Page 102 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.38: Single-Reel Five-Bat Endshields (MD #311739) 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 103 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Table 6.3 Five-Bat Single-Reel Endshields Bag (MD #311739) Part Description Number SUPPORT – WELDT TAIL END 311965 SUPPORT – WELDT CAM END 311964 DEFLECTOR – CAM OUTBOARD 311729 Bag 1 (Tail-End Endshields) SHIELD – 5-BAT LH OUTBOARD TAIL END 311695 SCREW –...
  • Page 104 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.39: Single-Reel Six-Bat Endshields (MD #311362) 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 105 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Table 6.4 Six-Bat Single-Reel Endshields Bag (MD #311362) Part Description Number SUPPORT – WELDT TAIL END 311965 SUPPORT – WELDT CAM END 311964 DEFLECTOR – CAM END 311729 Bag 1 (Tail-End Endshields) SHIELD – OUTBOARD LH 6 BAT 311753 SCREW –...
  • Page 106 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.40: Single-Reel Nine-Bat Endshields (MD #311363) 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 107 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Table 6.5 Nine-Bat Single-Reel Endshields Bag (MD #311363) Part Description Number SUPPORT – WELDT TAIL END 311965 SUPPORT – WELDT CAM END 311964 Bag 1 (Tail-End Endshields) SHIELD – OUTBOARD LH 9 BAT 311864 SCREW – TORX TRUSS HD M10 X 1.5 X 20 X SPCL-8.8-A3L 136395 BOLT –...

  • Page 108: Installing Single-Reel Endshields At Cam End

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.8.1 Installing Single-Reel Endshields at Cam End Endshields need to be installed at the cam (right) end of the reel to prevent crop from wrapping around the reel. Figure 6.41: Cam End of Reel A - Five-Bat Cam-End Shield (MD #311694) NOTE: The arrow points to the front of the machine.
  • Page 109 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.42: Five-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 2. Assemble the endshield as follows: Position endshield segment (A) behind segment (B). Engage endshield support tabs (C) through both segments. Secure the segments with M10 X 1.5 X 20 Torx ®...
  • Page 110 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 3. Install three rubber reel end paddles (A) on the outboard face of the endshield assembly using two M8 X 1.25 X 20 hex bolts (B) and nuts (C) per paddle. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the rubber paddles and cam deflectors are oriented as shown. 4.
  • Page 111 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.45: Five-Bat Reel – Partially Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 8. Install the last segment of endshield (A) as follows: Position the wide end of last segment (A) behind segment (B). Position the other end of the last segment on top of segment (C).

  • Page 112: Installing Single-Reel Endshields At Tail End

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.8.2 Installing Single-Reel Endshields at Tail End Endshields need to be installed at the tail (left) end of the reel to prevent crop from wrapping around the reel. Figure 6.46: Tail End of Reel A - Five-Bat Tail-End Shield (MD #311695) 1.
  • Page 113 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.47: Five-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 2. Assemble the endshield as follows: Position endshield segment (A) in front of segment (B). Engage endshield support tabs (C) through both segments. Secure the segments with M10 X 1.5 X 20 Torx ®...
  • Page 114 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 3. Install three rubber reel end paddles (A) on the outboard face of the endshield assembly using two M8 X 1.25 X 20 hex bolts (B) and nuts (C) per paddle. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the rubber paddles are oriented as shown. The rubber paddles on both ends of the reel (the outboard cam and outboard tail ends) should be aligned.
  • Page 115 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.49: Five-Bat Reel – Partially Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 4. Position the partially assembled reel endshield on the reel and tine tubes. 5. Identify the endshield support tab opposite the opening in the circle of endshield segments. Secure that support tab to the reel with one M10 X 1.5 X 20 hex bolt (A) and nut.
  • Page 116 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.50: Five-Bat Reel – Partially Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 6. Install the last segment of endshield (A) as follows: Position the wide end of last segment (A) behind segment (B). Position the other end of last segment on top of segment (C).

  • Page 117: Installing Double-Reel Endshields - Parts Bags Md #340985 (Five-Bat Reels) Or Md #340986 (Six-Bat Reels)

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.9 Installing Double-Reel Endshields – Parts Bags MD #340985 (Five-Bat Reels) or MD #340986 (Six-Bat Reels) The reel endshields on double-reel headers have been removed for shipping purposes. The reel endshields will need to be unpacked and installed on the header. Figure 6.51: Reel Endshields –...
  • Page 118 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.52: Five-Bat Double Reel Endshields – MD #340985 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 119 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Table 6.6 Five-Bat Double Reel Bag – MD #340985 Description Part Number Bag #1 SHIELD – 5-BAT LH OUTBOARD TAIL END 311695 SCR – TORX TRUSS HD M10X1.5X20XSPCL-8.8-A3L 136395 BOLT – HEX FLG HD M10X1.5X20-8.8-AA1J 152655 BOLT – HEX FLG HD TFL M8X1.25X20-8.8-AA3L 136300 NUT –...
  • Page 120 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.53: Six-Bat Double-Reel Endshields – MD #340986 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 121 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Table 6.7 Six-Bat Double-Reel Bag – MD #340986 Description Part Number Bag #1 SHIELD – OUTBOARD LH 6 BAT 311753 SCR – TORX TRUSS HD M10X1.5X20XSPCL-8.8-A3L 136395 BOLT – HEX FLG HD M10X1.5X20-8.8-AA1J 152655 BOLT – HEX FLG HD TFL M8X1.25X20-8.8-AA3L 136300 NUT –...

  • Page 122: Installing Double-Reel Endshields At Outboard Cam End

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.9.1 Installing Double-Reel Endshields at Outboard Cam End Endshields need to be installed at the cam end of the right reel to prevent crop from wrapping around the reel. Figure 6.54: Five-Bat Double Reel A - Five-Bat Cam-End Outboard Shield (MD #311694) NOTE: The arrow in the illustrations indicates the front of the header.
  • Page 123 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.55: Reel Endshield Parts Bag (MD #340985) 1. Retrieve the following parts supplied in shipping bag (MD #340985 for five-bat reel): • Five supports (A) (MD #311964) • Five cam deflectors (B) (MD #311729) • Three rubber paddles (C) (MD #313035) •...
  • Page 124 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.56: Five-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 2. Assemble the endshield as follows: Position endshield segment (A) behind segment (B). Engage endshield support tabs (C) through both segments. Secure the segments with M10 X 1.5 X 20 Torx ®...
  • Page 125 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.57: Five-Bat Reel – Rubber Paddles and Aluminum Cam Deflectors 3. Install three rubber reel end paddles (A) on the outboard face of the endshield assembly using two M8 X 1.25 X 20 hex bolts (B) and nuts (C) per paddle. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the rubber paddles and cam deflectors are oriented as shown.
  • Page 126 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.58: Five-Bat Reel – Partially Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 6. Position the partially assembled reel endshield on the reel. 7. Secure the endshield to the reel with one M12 X 1.75 X 30 hex bolt and nut (A). Do NOT tighten the hardware yet. 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 127 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.59: Five-Bat Reel – Partially Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 8. Install the last segment of endshield (A) as follows: Position the wide end of last segment (A) behind segment (B). Position the other end of the last segment on top of segment (C).

  • Page 128: Installing Double-Reel Endshields At Inboard Tail End

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.9.2 Installing Double-Reel Endshields at Inboard Tail End Endshields need to be installed on the tail end of the right reel to prevent crop from wrapping around the reel. Figure 6.60: Five-Bat Double Reel A - Five-Bat, Inboard, Tail Endshield (MD #311795) NOTE: The arrow in the illustrations indicates the front of the header.
  • Page 129 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.61: Reel Endshield Parts Bag MD #340985 1. Retrieve the following parts supplied in shipping bag (MD #340985 for five-bat reel): • Five fingers (A) • Five bushings (B) • The bag labeled “Bag #3” (C) 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 130 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.62: Fingers Placed on Tine Tubes 2. Place one finger (A) onto each tine tube. Ensure that open face (B) of each finger faces the front of the header. 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 131 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.63: Endshield Subassembly 3. Assemble the endshield as follows: Insert bushing (A) into endshield segment (B). b. Place the cupped end of endshield segment (C) on top of segment (B). Secure the segments using two ® M10 X 1.5 X 16 Torx screws (D) and nuts (E).
  • Page 132 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.64: Endshield Mounted onto Reel 4. Mount the endshield onto the reel as follows: Insert three bushings (A) into the tine tubes. Align the holes in bushing (B) and finger (C) with the hole in the tine tube.
  • Page 133 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.65: Completed Endshield Assembly 5. Install remaining endshield segment (A) as follows: Install bushing (B) into the endshield segment and the tine tube. Secure the bushing with Torx ® Plastite ® screw (C). Do NOT tighten the hardware yet. b.

  • Page 134: Installing Double-Reel Endshields At Inboard Cam End

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.9.3 Installing Double-Reel Endshields at Inboard Cam End Endshields need to be installed at the cam end of the left reel to prevent crop from wrapping around the reel. Figure 6.66: Five-Bat Double Reel A - Five-Bat, Cam-End, Inboard Shield (MD #273823) NOTE: The arrow in the illustrations in this procedure indicate the front of the header.
  • Page 135 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.67: Reel Endshield Parts Bag MD #340985 1. Retrieve the following part supplied in shipping bag (MD #340985 for five-bat reel): • Five supports (A) (MD #311964) • Five cam deflectors (B) (MD #311906) • The bag labeled “Bag #2” (C) 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 136 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.68: Five-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 2. Assemble the endshield as follows: Position endshield segment (A) behind segment (B). Engage endshield support tabs (C) through both segments. Secure the segment with M10 X 1.5 X 20 Torx ®...
  • Page 137 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.69: Five-Bat Reel – Aluminum Cam Deflectors 3. Install four aluminum cam deflectors (A) (MD #311906) on the inboard face of the endshield assembly using two M10 ® X 1.5 X 16 Torx screws (B) and hex nuts (C). 4.
  • Page 138 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.70: Five-Bat Reel – Partially Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 5. Position the partially assembled reel endshield on the reel. 6. Secure the endshield with three M12 X 1.75 X 30 hex bolts (A) and nuts. Do NOT tighten the hardware yet. 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 139 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.71: Five-Bat Reel – Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 7. Install the last segment of endshield (A) as follows: Position the wide end of last segment (A) behind segment (B). Position the other end of last segment on top of segment (C).

  • Page 140: Installing Double-Reel Endshields At Outboard Tail End

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.9.4 Installing Double-Reel Endshields at Outboard Tail End Endshields need to be installed on the tail end of the left reel to prevent crop from wrapping around the reel. Figure 6.72: Five-Bat Double Reel A - Five-Bat Outboard Tail End Endshield (MD #311695) NOTE: The arrow in the illustrations indicates the front of the header.
  • Page 141 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.73: Reel Endshield Parts Bag MD #340985 1. Retrieve the following part supplied in shipping bag (MD #340985 for five-bat reel): • Five supports (A) • Three rubber paddles (B) • The bag labeled “Bag #1” (C) 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 142 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.74: Five-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 2. Assemble the endshield as follows: Position endshield segment (A) in front of segment (B). Engage endshield support tabs (C) through both segments. Secure the segments with M10 X 1.5 X 20 Torx ®...
  • Page 143 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.75: Five-Bat Reel – Rubber Paddles 3. Install three rubber reel end paddles (A) on the outboard face of the endshield assembly using two M8 X 1.25 X 20 hex bolts (B) and nuts (C) per paddle. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the rubber paddles are oriented as shown.
  • Page 144 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.76: Five-Bat Reel – Partially Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 4. Position the partially assembled reel endshield on the reel and tine tubes. 5. Identify the endshield support tab opposite the opening in the circle of endshield segments. Secure that support tab to the reel with one M10 X 1.5 X 20 hex bolt (A) and nut.
  • Page 145 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.77: Five-Bat Reel – Partially Assembled Reel Endshields on Reel 6. Install the last segment of endshield (A) as follows: Position the wide end of last segment (A) behind segment (B). Position the other end of last segment on top of segment (C).

  • Page 146: Installing Single-Reel Endshields - Parts Bag Md #311363 (Nine-Bat Reel)

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.10 Installing Single-Reel Endshields – Parts Bag MD #311363 (Nine-Bat Reel) The reel endshields on single-reel headers have been removed for shipping purposes. The reel endshields will need to be unpacked and installed on the header. Figure 6.78: Nine-Bat Single-Reel 1.

  • Page 147: Installing Single-Reel Endshields At Cam End

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.10.1 Installing Single-Reel Endshields at Cam End Single-reel headers have had the cam-end (right) reel endshield parts removed for shipping purposes. These parts will need to be assembled and installed on the reel. Figure 6.79: Nine-Bat Single-Reel NOTE: Cam-end endshields (A) are installed on the right of the reel.
  • Page 148 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 1. Retrieve parts bag (1) labeled with MD #311363. From that bag, retrieve the parts listed in Table 6.8, page 140. Figure 6.80: Parts to Retrieve from Nine-Bat Reel Endshields Parts Bag – MD #311363 Table 6.8 Parts to Retrieve from Nine-Bat Reel Endshields Parts Bag – MD #311363 Part Quantity to Description...
  • Page 149 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.81: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 2. Position one endshield segment (A) on top of another segment (B). Engage endshield support tabs (C) through both segments. 3. Secure the segments with M10 Torx ® screw (D) (MD #136395) and nut (E) (MD #135799). Do NOT tighten the hardware yet.
  • Page 150 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.82: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 5. Install three rubber reel end paddles (A) on the outboard face of the endshield assembly using two M8 bolts (B) (MD #136300) and nuts (C) (MD #135337) per paddle. IMPORTANT: The arrow points to the front of the machine.
  • Page 151 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.83: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 6. Attach endshield assembly (A) to the cam-end reel disc (B) with one M12 bolt (C) (MD #320180) and nut (D) (MD #136431). Do NOT tighten the hardware yet. 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 152 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.84: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 7. Position ninth endshield (A) into place. 8. Insert the tabs of two endshield supports (B) through the endshield segments. Secure the endshield supports with two M10 Torx ® screws (C) (MD #136395) and nuts (D) (MD #135799).
  • Page 153 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.85: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 11. Secure the remaining eight endshield supports to the reel disc using one M12 bolt (A) (MD #320180) and nut (B) (MD #136431). 12. Tighten all nine M12 bolts (A) to 68.5 Nm (50.5 lbf·ft). 214510 Revision A...

  • Page 154: Installing Single-Reel Endshields At Tail End

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.10.2 Installing Single-Reel Endshields at Tail End Single-reel headers have had the tail-end reel endshield parts removed for shipping purposes. These parts will need to be assembled and installed on the reel. Figure 6.86: Nine-Bat Single-Reel NOTE: Tail-end endshields (A) are installed on the left of the reel.
  • Page 155 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 1. Retrieve parts bag (1) labeled with MD #311363. From that bag, retrieve the parts listed in Table6.9, page 147 Figure 6.87: Parts to Retrieve from Nine-Bat Reel Endshields Parts Bag – MD #311363 Table 6.9 Parts to Retrieve from Nine-Bat Reel Endshields Parts Bag – MD #311363 Part Quantity to Description...
  • Page 156 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.88: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 2. Position one endshield segment (A) on top of another segment (B). Engage endshield support tabs (C) through both segments. 3. Secure the segments with M10 Torx ® screw (D) (MD #136395) and nut (E) (MD #135799). Do NOT tighten the hardware yet.
  • Page 157 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.89: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 5. Install three rubber reel end paddles (A) on the outboard face of the endshield assembly using two M8 bolts (B) (MD #136300) and nuts (C) (MD #135337) per paddle. IMPORTANT: The arrow points to the front of the machine.
  • Page 158 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.90: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 6. Attach endshield assembly (A) to the cam-end reel disc (B) with one M12 bolt (C) (MD #320180) and nut (D) (MD #136431). Do NOT tighten the hardware yet. 214510 Revision A...
  • Page 159 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.91: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 7. Position ninth endshield (A) into place. 8. Insert the tabs of two endshield supports (B) through the endshield segments. Secure the endshield supports with two M10 Torx ® screws (C) (MD #136395) and nuts (D) (MD #135799).
  • Page 160 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Figure 6.92: Nine-Bat Reel – Initial Endshield Assembly 11. Secure the remaining eight endshield supports to the reel disc using one M12 bolt (A) (MD #320180) and nut (B) (MD #136431). 12. Tighten all nine M12 bolts (A) to 68.5 Nm (50.5 lbf·ft). 214510 Revision A...

  • Page 161: Removing And Installing Cutterbar Seal - D215, D220, D225, D230, D235

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.11 Removing and Installing Cutterbar Seal – D215, D220, D225, D230, D235 The center cutterbar seal plate(s) need to be moved from the shipping location and installed. 1. Remove shipping wire (A) securing the cutterbar seal plate (B) and hardware bag MD # 135488 from the shipping location.
  • Page 162 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 5. Ensure that clearance (A) between draper (B) and metal seal (C) is 1–4 mm (0.04–0.16 in.). 6. If the draper clearance is not within the correct range , adjust the deck height. For instructions, refer to Checking Draper Seal, page 178.

  • Page 163: Removing And Installing Deck Cutterbar Seals - D241

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.12 Removing and Installing Deck Cutterbar Seals – D241 On split-frame headers, the right deck cutterbar seals have been removed from the cutterbar for shipping purposes. They will need to be installed. 1. Remove shipping wire (A) securing the cutterbar seal plate (B) and hardware bag MD # 135488 from the shipping location.
  • Page 164 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 5. Ensure that clearance (A) between draper (B) and metal seal (C) is 0–2 mm (0.004–0.08 in.). 6. If the draper clearance is not within the correct range , adjust the deck height. For instructions, refer to Checking Draper Seal, page 178.

  • Page 165: Crop Dividers

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.13 Crop Dividers Crop dividers are used to separate the crop when harvesting. They are removable to allow the installation of vertical knives, and to decrease transport width. 6.13.1 Installing Crop Dividers The crop dividers were removed from the header for shipping purposes. They will need to be installed. NOTE: This procedure applies to the standard crop dividers shipped with every header.
  • Page 166 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 7. Lift the forward end of latch (A) and crop divider (B). Figure 6.102: Crop Divider 8. Insert latch (A) into crop divider bolt (B). 9. Attach the multi-tool to latch-locking hex shaft (D). Rotate the multi-tool counter-clockwise to lock latch (A). 10.

  • Page 167: Installing Crop Divider Rods

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Ensure that there is no contact between front support (A) and the back of crop divider (B). If there is too much contact, the front support may bend. There should be a gap of 10 mm (3/8 in.) (C) from the end panel and the front support to allow the crop divider to expand.

  • Page 168: Setting Up Reel Position Sensors - M1 Series Only

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.14 Setting up Reel Position Sensors – M1 Series Only The header has multiple sensors to inform the operator where the reel is positioned. 6.14.1 Checking and Adjusting Reel Height Sensor The orientation of the reel height sensor arm must be checked manually at the sensor. The output voltage range of the sensor can be checked either manually at the sensor or from the cab.
  • Page 169 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Table 6.10 Reel Height Sensor Voltage Limits Voltage with Reel Raised Voltage with Reel Lowered 0.7–1.1 V 3.9–4.3 V 6. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 7. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the ground (pin 2 wire) and the signal (pin 3 wire) at reel height sensor (B).

  • Page 170: Checking And Adjusting Fore-Aft Position Sensor

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.14.2 Checking and Adjusting Fore-Aft Position Sensor The fore-aft position sensor indicates the position of the reel in the fore-aft plane. The sensor arm’s orientation and the sensor’s output voltage range must be calibrated. This procedure is not required for headers used with M Series Windrowers.
  • Page 171 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY Checking and adjusting sensor output voltage DANGER Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area. 4. Engage the parking brake. IMPORTANT: To measure the output voltage of the fore-aft sensor, the engine needs to be running and supplying power to the sensor.
  • Page 172 COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 9. If adjustment is required, loosen hardware (A) and rotate sensor (B) until the voltage is in the correct range. 10. Once sensor adjustment is complete, torque the hardware to 2.1 Nm (22 lbf·in). Figure 6.114: Fore-Aft Sensor 214510 Revision A...

  • Page 173: Installing Options

    COMPLETING HEADER ASSEMBLY 6.15 Installing Options Once primary assembly of the header is complete, the optional kits included with the shipment will need to be installed. 1. Retrieve the kits supplied as options with the header, and install them according to the instructions supplied with each kit.

  • Page 175: Chapter 7: Performing Predelivery Checks

    Chapter 7: Performing Predelivery Checks Once the header has been assembled and the optional kits have been installed, the header will need to be run up and its performance tested. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.

  • Page 176: Checking Wheel Bolt Torque

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.2 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque The wheel bolts securing the transport wheels must be torqued correctly before the header can be safely transported. 1. Measure the torque value of each wheel bolt. A correctly torqued wheel bolt will show a torque reading of 115 Nm (85 lbf·ft).

  • Page 177: Checking Oil Level In Knife Drive Box

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.3 Checking Oil Level in Knife Drive Box There must be a sufficient level of oil in each knife drive box for the knife drive to work correctly. The knife drive’s oil level can be inspected using the dipstick installed in each knife drive. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.

  • Page 178: Checking And Adjusting Reel Clearance

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.4 Checking and Adjusting Reel Clearance Reel clearance refers to the side distance between the outboard edge of the reel and the endsheets on the header. If the reel clearance is not satisfactory, it will need to be adjusted. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 179 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Manually rotate the reel to position a tine tube above the cutterbar. 7. Measure clearance (A) at locations (B) between the reel tine tube and the endsheet at both ends of the header. If the reel is centered, the clearances will be identical. If the clearance needs to be adjusted, proceed to the next step.
  • Page 180 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Adjusting reel clearance – double- and triple-reel headers 9. Center the reel as follows: Loosen bolt (A) on brace (B) at the center support arm. b. Move the forward end of reel support arm (C) laterally as needed to center the reel. Torque bolt (A) to 457 Nm (337 lbf·ft).

  • Page 181: Lubricating Header

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.5 Lubricating Header All of the lubrication points on the header will need to be inspected to ensure that they can accept grease. Use the proper lubricant for the application. Refer to the table below for information on the type of lubricant to use: Table 7.2 Recommended Lubricant Lubricant Specification Description...
  • Page 182 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 7.9: Decal for Double-Knife Header with Two- Piece Upper Cross Auger 214510 Revision A...

  • Page 183: Checking And Adjusting Header Float

    7.6 Checking and Adjusting Header Float D2 Series Draper Headers are designed to ride on the skid shoes when cutting on the ground. The windrower float system reduces the ground pressure so that the header floats over obstacles and follows ground contours instead of being supported by the windrower lift cylinders.

  • Page 184: Checking And Adjusting Draper Tension

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.7 Checking and Adjusting Draper Tension The tension on the drapers can be adjusted using the draper tension adjusters on the end of each draper. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the vehicle’s safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
  • Page 185 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7. Ensure that idler roller (A) is between guides (B). Figure 7.12: Idler Roller IMPORTANT: Do NOT adjust nut (C). This nut is used for draper alignment only. 8. Turn adjuster bolt (A) clockwise to increase the tension on the draper;...

  • Page 186: Checking Draper Seal

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.8 Checking Draper Seal Draper seal refers to the clearance between the draper belt and the cutterbar seal plate. A properly sealed draper should have as small a gap as possible between the draper and the cutterbar seal plate. If the draper seal is unsatisfactory, it will need to be adjusted.
  • Page 187 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Lift the front edge of draper (A) past cutterbar (B) to expose the front hook. 7. Measure the thickness of the draper belt. Figure 7.16: Deck Front Hook 8. Remove screws (B) and cutterbar seal (A) above the cutterbar.
  • Page 188 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 11. Use a feeler gauge of the same thickness as the draper belt, plus 1 mm (0.04 in.). Slide the feeler gauge along deck (A) under cutterbar seal plate (C) to set the clearance. 12. To create a seal, adjust deck (A) so that clearance (B) between cutterbar seal plate (C) and the deck is the same as the thickness as the draper belt plus 1 mm (0.04 in.).

  • Page 189: Reel-To-Cutterbar Clearance

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.9 Reel-to-Cutterbar Clearance There must be sufficient clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar to ensure that the reel fingers do not contact the cutterbar during operation. The clearance is set at the factory, but some adjustment may be necessary before the header can be operated.
  • Page 190 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Adjust the reel fore-aft position until sensor support (B) hides the number seven on fore-aft indicator (A). 5. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. Figure 7.22: Fore-Aft Position 6. Rotate the reel by hand until a tine tube is directly above the cutterbar.

  • Page 191: Adjusting Reel-To-Cutterbar Clearance

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Single-reel measurement locations (A): Outer ends of the reel (two places). Figure 7.24: Single-Reel Measurement Locations Double-reel measurement location (A): Both ends of both reels (four places). Figure 7.25: Double-Reel Measurement Locations 7.9.2 Adjusting Reel-to-Cutterbar Clearance If the clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar is insufficient, it will need to be adjusted so that damage to the equipment does not occur.
  • Page 192 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. Position the header so that the cutterbar is 254–356 mm (10–14 in.) off the ground. 4. Lower the reel fully, and continue holding the control button down to phase the cylinders. 5. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 6.
  • Page 193 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 13. Start the engine. 14. Raise the reel fully. 15. Lower the reel fully, and continue holding the control button down to phase the cylinders. 16. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 17.

  • Page 194: Guard Identification

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.10 Guard Identification ™ There are two different knife guard options available: pointed knife guards and the shorter PlugFree (or short) knife guards. Each type of guard has its own checking and adjusting procedures. The following knife guards and hold-downs are used in pointed guard configurations: NOTE: Pointed knife guard configurations require two short knife guards, one at each end of the cutterbar.

  • Page 195: Checking Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS The following knife guards and hold-downs are used in short knife guard configurations: Figure 7.29: Guard and Hold-Down Types used in Short Knife Guard Configurations ™ ™ A - PlugFree Hold-Down (MD #286330) B - PlugFree Knife Guard (MD #286318) End Hold-Down (MD #286331) 12 End Knife Guard (without Wear Bar) (MD #286319) 13 ™...

  • Page 196: Adjusting Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS WARNING Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives. 1. Start the engine. 2. Raise the reel fully. 3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to 9.1.1 Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 205.

  • Page 197: Checking Center Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Adjust the hold-down clearance as follows: To lower the front of hold-down (A) and decrease clearance, turn adjuster bolt (B) clockwise. b. To raise the front of hold-down (A) and increase clearance, turn adjuster bolt (B) counterclockwise. NOTE: For larger adjustments, it may be necessary to loosen nuts (C) before turning adjuster bolt (B).

  • Page 198: Adjusting Center Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Rotate the flywheel attached to the knife drive box to manually stroke the knife fully inboard until the knife sections are under hold-down (A). Repeat this step to move the other knife. 6. Push down on the knife section with approximately 44 N (10 lbf) of force, and use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between hold-down (A) and the knife section.

  • Page 199: Checking Hold-Down - Short Knife Guards

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Loosen mounting hardware (B). 5. Turn adjuster bolts (A) as follows: • To increase the clearance, turn adjuster bolts (A) clockwise (tighten). • To decrease the clearance, turn adjuster bolts (A) counterclockwise (loosen). 6. To adjust clearance at tip only, adjust using only center (rear) adjustment bolt (C).

  • Page 200: Adjusting Hold-Down - Short Knife Guards

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Manually stroke the knife to position the section under hold-down (A). 5. Push down on knife section with approximately 44 N (10 lbf) of force, and use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the tip of hold-down (B) and the knife section.

  • Page 201: Checking Center Hold-Down - Short Knife Guards

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Recheck clearances, and make further adjustments if necessary. 6. Run the header at low engine speed, and listen for noise caused by insufficient clearance. Readjust as necessary. IMPORTANT: Insufficient hold-down clearance will result in overheating of the knife and guards. 7.10.7 Checking Center Hold-Down –...
  • Page 202 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS WARNING Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling knives. 1. Raise the reel fully. 2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 3. Engage the reel safety props. For instructions, refer to 9.1.1 Engaging Reel Safety Props, page 205.

  • Page 203: Checking And Adjusting Header Endshields

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.11 Checking and Adjusting Header Endshields Header endshields are subject to expansion or contraction caused by large temperature variations. The position of the header endshield can be adjusted to compensate for dimensional changes. IMPORTANT: The aluminum endsheet will be damaged if the weight of the plastic header endshield rests on it. 1.
  • Page 204 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 7.40: Clearance Specifications at the Front of the Endshield 3. Measure clearance (A) between the front of the header endshield and cylindrical weldment (B). The clearance should be 8–18 mm (0.3–0.7 in). 4. Measure clearance (C) between the front of the header endshield and support bracket (D). The clearance should be 6–10 mm (0.24–0.39 in).
  • Page 205 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. If the clearances at the front of the endshield are insufficient, adjust the position of hinge arm (A) as follows: Loosen four nuts (B). b. Slide brackets (C) and hinge arm (A) fore or aft as required to achieve the correct clearance.
  • Page 206 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 7.43: Two-Stage Latch 8. When the endshield is closed, two-stage latch (A) must engage first catch (C). This will allow second catch (D) to prevent the endshield from opening completely in case the endshield unlatches by accident. Confirm the endshield latches properly by following Step 9, page 198 to Step...

  • Page 207: Checking Manuals

    2. Confirm that the case contains the following manuals: • D2 Series Draper Header for Windrowers Operator’s Manual • D2 Series Draper Header for Windrowers Quick Card • D2 Series Draper Header for Windrowers Parts Catalog 3. Close the manual storage case.

  • Page 209: Chapter 8: Running Up Header

    Chapter 8: Running up Header The header must be run up before it is delivered to the customer, to ensure that all its features are functional. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason.

  • Page 210: Adjusting Draper Tracking

    RUNNING UP HEADER 8.1.1 Adjusting Draper Tracking To ensure that the side drapers rotate smoothly without rubbing the side of the header frame, the side draper tracking may need to be adjusted. Figure 8.1: Draper Tracking Adjustments – Left Draper A - Drive Roller B - Idler Roller C - Drive Roller Adjust...

  • Page 211: Checking Knife Position

    RUNNING UP HEADER 2. Adjust drive roller (A) to change C (refer to Table 8.1, page 202 and Figure 8.1, page 202) as follows: Loosen nuts (F), (M), and (N), and jam nut (G). b. Turn adjuster nut (H). Tighten nuts (F), (M), and (N), and jam nut (G). 3.

  • Page 213: Chapter 9: Reference

    Chapter 9: Reference The procedures and information in this chapter can be referred to as needed. 9.1 Reel Safety Props The reel safety props are located on the reel arms. When engaged, the reel safety props prevent the reel from falling unexpectedly.

  • Page 214: Disengaging Reel Safety Props

    REFERENCE 4. Lower safety prop (A) and engage it on the cylinder shaft as shown. Repeat on the opposite arm. Figure 9.2: Engaged Reel Safety Prop – Outer Right Arm Center reel arm – double- and triple-reel headers 5. Rotate handle (A) to release the spring tension and allow the spring to guide the pin into the locked position.
  • Page 215 REFERENCE Outer reel arms 2. Raise the reel to its maximum height. 3. Move reel safety prop (A) up onto hook (B) under the reel arm. Repeat this step on the opposite reel arm. Figure 9.4: Reel Safety Prop – Right Outer Arm Center reel arm –...

  • Page 216: Header Endshields

    REFERENCE 9.2 Header Endshields A hinged, polyethylene endshield is fitted on each end of the header to protect critical drive components. 9.2.1 Opening Header Endshields The header endshields covers knife drive components, hydraulic hoses, electrical connections, the header wrench, the spare knife, and the optional transport hitch.

  • Page 217: Closing Header Endshields

    REFERENCE 9.2.2 Closing Header Endshields The header endshields covers knife drive components, hydraulic hoses, electrical connections, the header wrench, the spare knife, and the optional transport hitch. After accessing the components you will need to close the endshield. 1. If the endshield is fully opened and secured behind the header, disengage lock (A) to allow header endshield (B) to move.
  • Page 218 REFERENCE IMPORTANT: Check that the header endshield is locked. Ensure bolt (A) is fully engaged on two-stage latch (B) to prevent the header endshield from opening while operating the header. NOTE: The header endshield is transparent in the illustration to show the latch.

  • Page 219: Torque Specifications

    REFERENCE 9.3 Torque Specifications The following tables provide torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic fittings. Refer to these values only when no other torque value has been specified in a given procedure. • Tighten all bolts to the torque values specified in the charts below, unless you are directed otherwise in this manual. •...
  • Page 220 REFERENCE Table 9.2 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (Nm) Torque (lbf·ft) (*lbf·in) Nominal Size (A) Max. Max. Min. Min. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 8-1.25 18.8 20.8 *167 *185 10-1.5 12-1.75 Figure 9.14: Bolt Grades 14-2.0 16-2.0 20-2.5...

  • Page 221: Metric Bolt Specifications - Cast Aluminum

    REFERENCE Table 9.4 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (Nm) Torque (lbf·ft) (*lbf·in) Nominal Size (A) Max. Max. Min. Min. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 10.7 11.8 *105 8-1.25 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 Figure 9.16: Bolt Grades 16-2.0 20-2.5 24-3.0...

  • Page 222: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Adjustable

    REFERENCE 9.3.3 O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings – Adjustable The standard torque values are provided for adjustable hydraulic fittings. If a procedure specifies a different torque value for the same type and size of fitting found in this topic, refer to the value specified in the procedure instead. 1.

  • Page 223: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Non-Adjustable

    REFERENCE Table 9.6 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings – Adjustable (continued) Torque Value Thread Size (in.) SAE Dash Size lbf·ft (*lbf·in) 7/16–20 19–21 14–15 1/2–20 21–33 15–24 9/16–18 26–29 19–21 3/4–16 46–50 34–37 7/8–14 75–82 55–60 1 1/16–12 120–132 88–97 1 3/8–12 153–168 113–124...

  • Page 224: O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings

    REFERENCE Table 9.7 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings – Non-Adjustable (continued) Torque Value Thread Size (in.) SAE Dash Size lbf·ft (*lbf·in) 7/8–14 75–82 55–60 1 1/16–12 120–132 88–97 1 3/8–12 153–168 113–124 1 5/16–12 176–193 130–142 1 5/8–12 221–243 163–179 1 7/8–12 270–298 199–220...

  • Page 225: Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings

    REFERENCE 6. Use three wrenches when assembling unions or joining two hoses together. 7. Verify the final condition of the fitting. Table 9.8 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings Torque Value Thread Size (in.) Tube O.D. (in.) SAE Dash Size lbf·ft –...
  • Page 226 REFERENCE Table 9.9 Hydraulic Fitting Pipe Thread Tapered Pipe Thread Size Recommended TFFT Recommended FFFT 2–3 12–18 1/8–27 2–3 12–18 1/4–18 2–3 12–18 3/8–18 2–3 12–18 1/2–14 1.5–2.5 12–18 3/4–14 1.5–2.5 9–15 1–11 1/2 1.5–2.5 9–15 1 1/4–11 1/2 1.5–2.5 9–15 1 1/2–11 1/2 1.5–2.5...

  • Page 227: Conversion Chart

    REFERENCE 9.4 Conversion Chart Both SI units (including metric) and US customary units (sometimes referred to as standard units) of measurement are used in this manual. A list of those units along with their abbreviations and conversion factors is provided here for your reference.

  • Page 228: Definitions

    Combined gross vehicle weight CGVW MacDon D215, D220, D225, D230, D235, and D241 draper headers for windrowers D2 Series Header Double knife Double reel...
  • Page 229 REFERENCE Table 9.11 Definitions (continued) Term Definition A flexible joint made by use of a fastener in which the joining materials compress or relax Soft joint over a period of time Strokes per minute Single reel Slow speed transport An axial load placed on a bolt or screw, usually measured in Newtons (N) or pounds (lb.). Tension This term can also be used to describe the force a belt exerts on a pulley or sprocket Turns from finger tight...

  • Page 231: Predelivery Checklist

    CAUTION Carefully follow the instructions. Be alert for safety related messages that bring your attention to hazards and unsafe practices. Header Serial Number: Table .12 D2 Series Draper Header Predelivery Checklist ü ü Item Reference Check for shipping damage or missing parts. Be sure all —...
  • Page 232 REFERENCE Table .12 D2 Series Draper Header Predelivery Checklist (continued) ü ü Item Reference Check knife sections for discoloration caused by misalignment 8.1.2 Checking Knife Position, page 203 of components. Adjust hold-downs as required. — Check for hydraulic leaks. 7.11 Checking and Adjusting Header Endshields, Check the fit of the endshields.
  • Page 234 CUSTOMERS M M a a c c D D o o n n . . c c o o m m DEALERS P P o o r r t t a a l l . . M M a a c c D D o o n n . . c c o o m m Trademarks of products are the marks of their respective manufacturers and/or distributors.

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