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A30-S and A30-D Pull-Type Mower Conditioner Unloading and Assembly Instructions Published: August, 2012 169001 Revision E...
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INTRODUCTION This instructional manual describes the unloading, set-up, and pre-delivery requirements for Model A30-S and A30-D Pull-Type Mower Conditioners. Use the Table of Contents below to guide you to specific areas. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE THE MACHINE.
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION following general farm safety precautions that should part your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of Protect yourself. emergencies. When assembling, operating, and servicing Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
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SAFETY 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 the area used for servicing machinery clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery.
RECOMMENDED TORQUES RECOMMENDED TORQUES C. METRIC BOLTS STD COARSE BOLT TORQUE* A. GENERAL BOLT 10.9 DIA. “A” Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in lbf·ft N·m lbf·ft N·m chart (unless otherwise noted throughout this manual). Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.
RECOMMENDED TORQUES O-RING TYPE D. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS FITTING LOCKNUT FLARE TYPE WASHER FLARE O-RING GROOVE SEAT BODY FLARESEAT a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage. b. Align tube with fitting before tightening. a. Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or obvious c.
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RECOMMENDED TORQUES a. Check components to ensure that the sealing O-RING FACE SEAL (ORFS) HYDRAULIC surfaces and fitting threads are free of burrs, 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.
CONVERSION TABLE / DEFINITIONS CONVERSION TABLE INCH-POUND UNITS SI UNITS (METRIC) QUANTITY FACTOR UNIT NAME ABBR. UNIT NAME ABBR. Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares Flow US gallons per minute x 3.7854 = liters per minute L/min Force pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons inch...
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. Take to storage or set-up area, and set APT STEP 1. UNLOAD down securely on level ground. ARTICULATING POWER Repeat for second APT if required. g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts. TONGUE (APT) B. CONTAINER CAUTION a.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY b. Approach mower conditioner from either its STEP 2. UNLOAD HEADER underside or topside, and slide forks in underneath lifting framework as far as possible. CAUTION NOTE When possible, approach from underside minimize potential To avoid injury to bystanders from being scratching the unit.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 4. INSTALL GAUGE ROLLERS (Optional) NOTE This kit may be installed later in the header assembly sequence, but it may be easier prior to laying the header down. If kit not supplied, proceed to STEP 5. INSTALL ADDITIONAL SKID SHOES...
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. LOWER MOWER CAUTION CONDITIONER Ensure spreader bar or chain is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast as the header is lowered to the ground. Overhead Lifting Quality Chain Type (1/2 Inch) Minimum Working...
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Check tires are inflated to 30 psi (207 kPa). STEP 7. INSTALL WHEELS a. Remove wheel bolts from wheel hub. MAST PERPENDICULAR TO GROUND CAUTION When installing wheel be sure to use the holes that are countersunk to match bolt head profile.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 8. REMOVE SHIPPING CAUTION CHANNELS AND Keep feet clear when removing banding. BLOCKING d. Remove banding at ends of shipping beam, and let beam fall to ground. a. Remove bolts (A) and (B), and remove banded link and arm (C) from shipping channel (D) at each float spring mount.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 9. UNPACK APT 1000 RPM 540 RPM c. Remove banding and shipping wire from jack IMPORTANT and driveline half-shaft. Set driveline half-shaft If there is more than one machine to be aside. assembled, and they are different PTO d.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY NOTE STEP 10. ATTACH APT Pin may need to be tapped into final position with a hammer due to the tight clearances. CAUTION Keep hands clear when lowering APT. c. Secure pivot pin (A) to frame by installing six 5/8 x 1.75 long Gr.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 11. CONNECT HOSES LOW PRESSURE HOSE (RETURN) IMPORTANT Hoses should be routed so there are no twists or sharp bends, and no locations where contact with the frame is likely. Ensure that there is sufficient length of hose and wiring in span to accommodate full swing of APT in both directions.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY ATTACH DRAWBAR EXTENSION STEP 12. ATTACH MOWER a. Secure tractor drawbar so the hitch-pin hole is CONDITIONER TO directly below the driveline. TRACTOR CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and remove key before working around hitch. A.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY c. Remove pin (C). g. Assemble PTO driveline male half (G) onto PTO shaft (H) on APT. Push male half so that PTO shaft is at its fully compressed length. h. Locate PTO shaft in hook (J). III.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT Adjust safety chain length to remove all slack - except what is needed for turns. h. Raise jack (D), pull pin (J), and move jack to storage position on side of APT. Secure jack with pin (J). Proceed to STEP 13.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 3. Flip outer plate (F) and inner plate (G) on B. 3-POINT HITCH (CAT. II, III, IIIN) each arm. IMPORTANT INSTALL 3-POINT HITCH YOKE The inner plate (G) has a smaller joggle than the outer plate (F). Always maintain the proper locations.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Check distance ‘X’ between tractor PTO shaft ATTACH MOWER CONDITIONER TO (D) and implement input shaft (E) (without the TRACTOR front half of the driveline attached). g. The measurement must exceed dimensions listed below. CAT. II and IIIN CONFIGURATION DRIVELINE SHAFT SIZE ‘X’...
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 13. ATTACH HYDRAULICS AND ELECTRICAL WARNING remote hydraulic system pressures over 3000 psi (20684 kPa). Check your tractor operator’s manual for remote system pressure. a. Install quick disconnect couplers onto hydraulic hoses at front of APT as per following table. Use #8 ORB (3/4 inch - 16 UNF Thread).
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Connect the mower conditioner wiring harness connector (E) to tractor. Connector is designed to fit tractors equipped with a round 7-pin receptacle (SAE J560). IMPORTANT Older model tractors will have Pin #4 (F) energized as an accessory circuit. The mower conditioner uses this pin position (G) for brake lights.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 14. INSTALL STEERING CYLINDER DANGER Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. c. Start tractor. d. Stroke the cylinder to full extension and retraction 3 or 4 times to ensure that cylinder and hydraulic lines are fully charged with oil.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Rotate cylinder rod with wrench on stroke control (G) to dimension ‘Y’ in following table. Tighten clamping bolt on clevis (C). k. Loosen clamping bolt on stroke control (G), and rotate stroke control to dimension ‘X’ in the following table: DIM.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 15. INSTALL ROLL OPENER LINKS a. Remove banding securing conditioner roll opener arm (A) to rear link (B). d. Attach lower end of rear link (B) to arm (F) with bolt (G) that was removed in STEP 8a. Torque to 150 ft·lbf (203 N·m).
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. Install two 3/8 in. x .75 carriage bolts (D) at STEP 16. INSTALL FORMING center support. SHIELD COVER Fasten forming shield to frame with 3/8 in. x .75 carriage bolts (C) and serrated nuts at eight places.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY g. Secure each adjuster bar (F) to forming shield with pin (M) and hairpin. Use same hole location on both sides. e. Locate adjuster bars (F) through openings (K) in forming shield. h. Adjust fluffer shield (N) to middle position. Loosen bolts (O) if required.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 18. ADJUST CENTER-LINK STEP 19. ADJUST FLOAT SPRINGS A. MECHANICAL LINK Float springs were factory-set to provide the a. Lower header so that cutter bar is resting on the minimum width for shipping, and need to be ground.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 20. REPOSITION SICKLE STEP 21. ADJUST LEAN BAR DRIVE BOX BREATHER Lean bar is fully retracted for shipping. Remove hardware on both sides, and install lean bar in field position at a position suitable for the crop a.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. Attach clips (B) with bolts and nuts removed at step c. to secure roller assembly to cutterbar. STEP 23. INSTALL OPTIONS Tighten nuts. A. GAUGE ROLLERS NOTE Use a socket and ratchet wrench to a. Unpack gauge roller bundle. access the nuts.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. SKID SHOES a. Unpack skid shoe bundle. e. Attach clips (B) with bolts and nuts removed at step c. to secure skid shoe to cutterbar. NOTE Use a socket and ratchet wrench to access the nuts. Tighten nuts.
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY D. HYDRAULIC HEADER ANGLE Refer to installation and adjustment instructions in the kit. E. TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT a. Unpack kit, and disassemble hardware from divider. b. Remove lean bar from header. c. Attach extension angles (A) to each end of lean bar (B) with four 1/2 x 1.0 in.
Replace fitting if necessary. offset the effects of weather during outside storage and transport, and to familiarize the Dealer with the machine. APPLICABLE PAGE NUMBERS MODEL HEADER DRIVE HAY CONDITIONER CARRIER A30-S 36–37 A30-D 38–39 169001 Revision E...
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS E. HAY CONDITIONER: A30-S SAE 85-140 GEARBOX OIL LEVEL WITH HEADER IN WORKING POSITION - OIL RUNS OUT OF CHECK PLUG SEE NOTE High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS F. HAY CONDITIONER: A30-D SAE 85-140 CROSS SHAFT (1 PLC) GEARBOX OIL LEVEL WITH HEADER IN WORKING POSITION - OIL RUNS OUT OF CHECK PLUG High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS H. ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT) High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base. APT SWIVEL 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY APT DRIVELINE 169001 Revision E...
WARNING Check as shown, depending on the model. Stop tractor engine, and remove key before A30-S SINGLE KNIFE making adjustments to machine. A child or a. Open shield on header RH side. even a pet could engage the drive.
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PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS A30-D DOUBLE KNIFE a. Open shield on header RH side. b. Reel drive belt (A) should deflect 3/16 in. (4 mm) when a load of 8–12 lbf (35–40 N) is applied to each belt at mid-span. c. Reel drive chain (B) slack should be 1/4 in. (6 mm).
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS C. REEL TINE TO HEADER PAN B. AUGER STRIPPER BAR CLEARANCE CLEARANCE FLEX TINE BACK 2/25 in. (2 mm) 2/25–2/5 in. (2–10 mm) IMPORTANT The above dimensions are provided as guidelines only. Tines may slightly contact the guards, but not the knife sections or k.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS ROLL TIMING E. CONDITIONER ROLLS WARNING Stop tractor engine, and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. a. Lower header fully, stop engine, and remove key. ROLL GAP = 1/2 in.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS F. SKID SHOES/GAUGE ROLLERS G. LIGHTS WARNING TAIL LIGHT HAZARD/SIGNAL (BOTH SIDES) (BOTH SIDES) To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up fall raised machine, stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder lockout valves before going under machine to adjust skid shoes or for any reason.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS H. RUN-UP MOWER CONDITIONER CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. Clear the area of other persons, pets etc. Keep children away from machinery. c. Check actual speed of sickle drive box pulley Walk around the machine to be sure no speed using a hand-held optical tachometer one is under, on or close to it.
Self- 2. Adjust guard alignment as follows: The Propelled Auger Headers guard straightening tool (MD# 140135) is OPERATOR’S MANUAL. See table below available from your MacDon Dealer: for manual number for your model. OPERATOR’S PARTS HEADER MANUAL PART CATALOG NUMBER...
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Pull-Type Mower Conditioner Model A30-S and A30-D Pre-Delivery Checklist Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your Customer. See the Unloading and Assembly Instructions for details. The completed Checklist should be retained either by the Operator or the Dealer.
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