MacDon R1 FR Series Unloading And Assembly Instructions
MacDon R1 FR Series Unloading And Assembly Instructions

MacDon R1 FR Series Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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262487 Revision B
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  • Page 1 R1 FR Series Front Mount Rotary Disc Unloading and Assembly Instructions 262487 Revision B Original Instruction The Harvesting Specialists.
  • Page 2 © 2024 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 describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon R113 and R116 FR Rotary Disc Header. To ensure the customer receives all of the performance and safety benefits from this product, carefully follow the unloading and assembly procedure from the beginning through to completion.
  • Page 4 Summary of Changes At MacDon, we’re continually making improvements; occasionally these improvements affect product documentation. The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document. Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only Product Support...
  • Page 5 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only Engineering Corrected a note that incorrectly stated that the lift linkage could be damaged if the header was raised 8.6 Removing Auxiliary Lift Locking Pins, with the auxiliary locking pins installed. This is NOT page 59 the correct information.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................i Summary of Changes............................ ii 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 Safety Signs ............................6 Chapter 2: Unloading Truck Shipment....................... 7 Chapter 3: Assembling the R1 Front Mount Rotary Disc .................
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.12 Checking Roll Tension .......................... 46 7.12.1 Adjusting Roll Tension ......................... 46 7.13 Adjusting Conditioner Baffle Position ..................... 47 7.14 Checking Lights........................... 48 7.15 Checking Manuals..........................49 7.16 Checking Disc Timing Tool ........................50 7.17 Running up Header ..........................51 7.18 Checking and Removing Clear Vinyl Decal Protectors.................
  • 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. Follow the proper safety procedures when inspecting hydraulic fluid leaks and servicing hydraulic equipment. • Always place all hydraulic controls in NEUTRAL before leaving the operator’s seat.
  • Page 14: Safety Signs

    SAFETY 1.5 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 15: Chapter 2: Unloading Truck Shipment

    Chapter 2: Unloading Truck Shipment To unload machines from a truck shipment safely and without damage, understand the weights and lifting requirements, and familiarize yourself with the procedure. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Assembling The R1 Front Mount Rotary Disc

    Chapter 3: Assembling the R1 Front Mount Rotary Disc Perform the following procedures in the order provided to assemble the R1 Front Mount Rotary Disc. 3.1 Installing Options Install the following optional kits if they were supplied with your header. 3.1.1 Installing Hydraulic Center-Link –...
  • Page 18: Removing Rotary Disc From Shipping Pallet

    ASSEMBLING THE R1 FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 3.2 Removing Rotary Disc from Shipping Pallet A shipping pallet is strapped to the header and must be removed before delivery to the customer. 1. Cut strapping (A) securing the cutterbar to pallet (B). 2.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Connecting The Tractor To The Front Mount Rotary Disc

    Connecting the front mount rotary disc to the tractor involves connecting the hydraulic and electrical systems. 4.1 Connecting the Tractor to the Rotary Disc Header Connecting the header to the tractor involves connecting the hydraulic and electrical systems. The R1 FR Series can attach to 3-point hitch categories 2, 3, and 3N.
  • Page 20 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 5. Adjust lower link arms (A) on the 3-point hitch until dimension (B) between the bottom of the carrier frame and the ground is 184 mm (7.25 in). 6. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
  • Page 21 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 8. Locate the relay logic switch on the left side of the carrier frame at the back of the machine and set switch (A) to the automatic “A” position for normal operation. Figure 4.5: Relay Logic Assembly Figure 4.6: Alignment with Header Carrier Frame 9.
  • Page 22 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 10. Position the driveline onto the tractor’s PTO shaft. 11. Pull back collar (A) on the driveline and push the driveline onto the PTO shaft until it locks. Release the collar. Figure 4.7: Tractor Front PTO Connection 12.
  • Page 23 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 14. Connect the 7-pin electrical connector (A) on the header to the tractor’s front electrical plug. 15. Set the tractor’s front hydraulic channel to ON, and adjust flow to 10–15 %. For instructions, refer to the tractor operator’s manual.
  • Page 24: Shortening The Power Take-Off Primary Driveline

    CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 4.2 Shortening the Power Take-Off Primary Driveline It may be necessary to shorten the power take-off (PTO) driveline so that it does not bottom out when the three-point linkage is fully raised and to ensure that there is enough room to remove the driveline’s quick disconnect from the tractor PTO shaft.
  • Page 25 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 8. Remove driveline (A) from the tractor’s PTO shaft. 9. Remove three Phillips head screws (A) from the shielding. Figure 4.14: Removing Shielding 10. Remove shield tube (A) from driveline shaft (B). Figure 4.15: Removing Shielding 11.
  • Page 26 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 12. Secure the driveline shaft in a vise. Using measurement (L) taken in Step 7, page 16, mark shaft (A) and cut to the required length. IMPORTANT: Carefully file away burrs from the end of the tube, and remove all filings.
  • Page 27 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 15. Line up flat notch (A) with the shape of the shaft tube to ensure proper fit, and use a rubber mallet or block of wood to drive the grease collar back onto the shaft. Figure 4.20: Grease Collar 16.
  • Page 28 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR TO THE FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC 23. Check the length of the driveshaft at its minimum and maximum extensions. 24. With the linkage in field position as per Step , check to make sure grease fitting (A) on the sliding element is accessible.
  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Completing Rotary Disc Header Assembly

    Chapter 5: Completing Rotary Disc Header Assembly 5.1 Unpacking Curtains Curtains provide protection from objects and debris thrown at high velocity from the cutterbar. 1. Remove two M10 hex head bolts (A) and the center lock flange nuts securing cutterbar door supports to the center channel frame.
  • Page 30 COMPLETING ROTARY DISC HEADER ASSEMBLY 3. Straighten cutterbar door curtains (A) and remove any folds or creases. NOTE: Minor creases will eventually straighten out. Figure 5.3: Cutterbar Door Curtains 4. Ensure the cutterbar door curtains and forming shield covers hang properly and completely enclose the cutterbar area.
  • Page 31: Chapter 6: Lubricating Rotary Disc Header

    Chapter 6: Lubricating Rotary Disc Header The rotary disc header has been lubricated at the factory; however, you should lubricate the rotary disc header prior to delivery to offset the effects of weather during outside storage and transport. 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 32 LUBRICATING ROTARY DISC HEADER 3x25 3x25 Figure 6.1: Grease Locations – Conditioner Drivelines and Pivot Points 262487 Revision B...
  • Page 33 LUBRICATING ROTARY DISC HEADER Figure 6.2: Grease Locations – Primary and Cross Drivelines 262487 Revision B...
  • Page 35: Chapter 7: Performing Predelivery Checks

    Chapter 7: Performing Predelivery Checks To ensure the machine is field-ready, perform the final checks and adjustments listed on the Predelivery Checklist. IMPORTANT: To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen into cutterbar. IMPORTANT: Run the hydraulic flow rate between 10–15 percent to provide optimal flow to the auxiliary lift cylinder control valve. 1.
  • Page 36: Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.1.1 Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt If necessary, adjust the conditioner drive belt tensioning spring to the correct length. 1. Open the left driveshield. For instructions, refer to 8.3 Opening Driveshields, page 2. Check that the spring is hooked at the correct location: •...
  • Page 37: Checking Cutting Angle

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.2 Checking Cutting Angle Ensure the cutting angle is not set to an extreme position that could affect performance. For a rotary disc header equipped with mechanical center- link (A), the mid-point for header angle is the middle of the adjustment range on the link.
  • Page 38: Checking Skid Shoes

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.3 Checking Skid Shoes The skid shoes are located on both sides of the header. All skid shoes (A) should be at the same position, either up (shown at right) or down. NOTE: The R113 is equipped with one skid shoe at each end; the R116 is equipped with two skid shoes at each end.
  • Page 39: Checking Sensors

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.4 Checking Sensors Functioning sensors will allow the header to operate as intended. 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. 1.
  • Page 40 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Adjust the sensor by loosening bolts (B) and ensuring that sensor (A) is within 1–3 mm of the top link arm. Retighten bolts (B). Figure 7.7: R1 FR – Top Link Sensor 6. Check both auxiliary lift cylinder sensors (A) to see if they are within 1–3 mm of the linkage (B).
  • Page 41: Checking Header Float

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.5 Checking Header Float Correct float ensures the cutterbar is able to closely follow ground contours. 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.
  • Page 42 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. Close the rotary disc header’s auxiliary lift cylinder lock-out valve (A) on each lift cylinder by turning the handle to the horizontal position (90° to the hose). Repeat this step on the opposite side. Figure 7.10: Cylinder Lock-Out Valve – Closed Position 4.
  • Page 43 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Table 7.1 Float Setting Starting Point Conditioner Length of Exposed Thread Model Type R113 FR 120–130 mm (4 3/4–5 1/8 in.) Roll R116 FR 70–80 mm (2 3/4–3 1/8 in.) Roll 7. Reposition cover plate (A) over the float spring adjuster bolt as shown.
  • Page 44 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 11. With the header on level ground in cutting position, calibrate float indicator (A) by loosening jam nut (B), and turning the adjustable rod until the needle is centered on the number “2”. NOTE: The auxiliary lift cylinders should be fully retracted when calibrating the float indicator.
  • Page 45: Checking The Auxiliary Lift System

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.6 Checking the Auxiliary Lift System Follow this procedure to ensure the auxiliary lift system is functioning properly. 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.
  • Page 46 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. Open auxiliary lift cylinder lock-out valve (A) on each cylinder by turning the handle to the open position (in line with the hose). 4. Set the tractor’s front hydraulic channel to ON, and adjust the flow to 10–15 %. For instructions, refer to the tractor operator’s manual.
  • Page 47: Checking And Adding Lubricant - Conditioner Roll Timing Gearbox

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.7 Checking and Adding Lubricant – Conditioner Roll Timing Gearbox The conditioner roll timing gearbox is located inside the drive compartment at the right side of the rotary disc header. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 48: Checking And Adding Lubricant - Drive Gearbox

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.8 Checking and Adding Lubricant – Drive Gearbox The cutterbar/conditioner drive gearbox is located inside the drive compartment at the left side of the header. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 49: Checking And Adding Lubricant - Cutterbar

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.9 Checking and Adding Lubricant – Cutterbar Correct lubricant and levels are essential to the performance and longevity of the cutterbar. DANGER To prevent 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 leaving the operator’s seat or making adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 50 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8. Clean the area around plug (A). Place a 5 liter (5.2 US qts) capacity container under the plug. 9. Remove plug (A) and O-ring (B) from the cutterbar. The oil level must be up to the inspection plug hole. NOTE: If additional lubricant is required, proceed to Step 10, page...
  • Page 51: Checking Roll Gap

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.10 Checking Roll Gap The correct roll gap is required for proper conditioning. The setting is different for steel and polyurethane rolls. DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before you leave the operator’s seat.
  • Page 52 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. Loosen jam nut (A) on both sides of the conditioner. 4. Turn lower nut (B) counterclockwise until the upper roll rests on the lower roll. Ensure the rolls intermesh. 5. Turn lower nut (B) two and a half full turns clockwise to raise the upper roll and achieve a 6 mm (1/4 in.) roll gap.
  • Page 53: Checking Roll Timing

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.11 Checking Roll Timing Check the roll timing if excessive noise is coming from the conditioner rolls. The roll timing is factory-set and should not require adjustment; however, if there is excessive noise coming from the conditioner rolls, the timing will need to be adjusted. Listen to the rollers. Excessive noise may come from dirt build up, or the rollers being out of time and would require adjustment.
  • Page 54: Checking Roll Tension

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.12 Checking Roll Tension Roll tension is indicated by the exposed thread on the roll tension adjuster bolt. 1. Measure the amount of exposed thread on the roll tension adjuster bolt (A) at each end of the conditioner. Measurement (B) should be 12–15 mm (1/2–9/16 in.) for steel roll conditioners.
  • Page 55: Adjusting Conditioner Baffle Position

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.13 Adjusting Conditioner Baffle Position The position of the adjustable conditioner baffle, along with the forming shields, determines the height and width of the windrow: raising the baffle produces a fluffier, narrower windrow; lowering the baffle produces a flatter, wider windrow. 1.
  • Page 56: Checking Lights

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.14 Checking Lights Ensure all lights function correctly. 1. Check that lights (A) and are secure and not damaged. Figure 7.32: R1 FR Series Lights 262487 Revision B...
  • Page 57: Checking Manuals

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.15 Checking Manuals Ensure that the manuals and quick card are stored in the manual case. The following manuals should be stored in manual storage case (A) at the right end of the header: • R113/R116 FR Front Mount Rotary Disc Operator’s Manual •...
  • Page 58: Checking Disc Timing Tool

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.16 Checking Disc Timing Tool Ensure that the disc timing tool is stored in place. Disc timing tool (A) should be stored on the machine at the left end of the header. Figure 7.34: Disc Timing Tool 262487 Revision B...
  • Page 59: Running Up Header

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.17 Running up Header Run up the header to ensure that the machine is ready to deliver to the Customer. WARNING • Ensure that bystanders remain at least 100 m (330 ft.) from the header while it is operating. Stones and other objects can be ejected from the header with great force.
  • Page 60: Checking And Removing Clear Vinyl Decal Protectors

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.18 Checking and Removing Clear Vinyl Decal Protectors Clear vinyl protectors prevent damage to the decals during the manufacturing and shipping process. Remove the protective film during Pre-Delivery Inspection. NOTE: Remove when ambient temperature is 10°C (50°F) or higher. Lower temperatures may cause film to become brittle, making it challenging to remove in one piece.
  • Page 61: Chapter 8: Reference

    Chapter 8: Reference Additional information and commonly repeated procedures are included in the reference chapter. 8.1 Opening Cutterbar Doors You will need to open the cutterbar doors to access the cutterbar. 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.
  • Page 62: Closing Cutterbar Doors

    REFERENCE 8.2 Closing Cutterbar Doors Do NOT operate the machine without closing the cutterbar doors. CAUTION To avoid injury, keep hands and fingers away from corners of doors when closing. 1. Pull down on door (A) from the top to close. 2.
  • Page 63: Opening Driveshields

    REFERENCE 8.3 Opening Driveshields The driveshields offer protection from moving components. Open them only when you intend to service the header. 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 64 REFERENCE 3. Insert the flat end of tool (A) into latch (B) and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the driveshield. Figure 8.5: Driveshield Latch 4. Pull the top of driveshield (A) away from the header to open it. Figure 8.6: Left Driveshield 262487 Revision B...
  • Page 65: Closing Driveshields

    REFERENCE 8.4 Closing Driveshields Close the driveshields when your maintenance or repair tasks are complete. WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury, do NOT operate the machine without the driveshields in place and secured. NOTE: The illustrations shown in this procedure apply to the left driveshield; the right driveshield is similar. 1.
  • Page 66: Lnstalling Auxiliary Lift Lock Pins

    REFERENCE 8.5 lnstalling Auxiliary Lift Lock Pins Auxiliary lift linkage lock pins are used to lock the auxiliary lift linkage to prevent the carrier frame from moving when the header is not attached to a tractor. 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.
  • Page 67: Removing Auxiliary Lift Locking Pins

    REFERENCE 8.6 Removing Auxiliary Lift Locking Pins The auxiliary lift lock pins prevent the carrier frame from moving when the header is not attached to a tractor. 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.
  • Page 68: Locking And Unlocking Auxiliary Lift Cylinders

    REFERENCE 8.7 Locking and Unlocking Auxiliary Lift Cylinders The auxiliary lift cylinders provide additional lift range when raising the 3-point hitch. Auxiliary lift cylinders at both ends of the header use a shut-off valve to prevent movement during transport, service, or when disconnecting from the tractor.
  • Page 69: Removing Primary Driveline

    REFERENCE 8.8 Removing Primary Driveline The primary driveline transfers power from the tractor’s power take-off (PTO) to the header drive gearbox. These instructions describe the procedure for removing the driveline. 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.
  • Page 70: Installing Primary Driveline

    REFERENCE 8.9 Installing Primary Driveline The primary driveline transfers power from the tractor’s power take-off (PTO) to the header drive gearbox. These instructions describe the procedure for installing the driveline. 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.
  • Page 71: Disconnecting The Tractor From Rotary Disc Header

    REFERENCE 8.10 Disconnecting the Tractor from Rotary Disc Header The following procedure explains how to disconnect the tractor from the rotary disc header. DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop the engine, remove the key and engage the lift cylinder stops before going under the machine for any reason.
  • Page 72 REFERENCE 10. Disconnect pressure hose (A) (yellow tie) and return hose (B) (green tie) from the tractor’s front selective control valve and store hoses on the header. IMPORTANT: Install caps and plugs on open hydraulic hoses and lines to prevent buildup of dirt and debris while in storage. NOTE: Disconnect the hoses for the hydraulic center link if equipped.
  • Page 73 REFERENCE 15. Disconnect 3-point hitch (A) from carrier frame linkage (B). Ensure all clevis and hair pins are stored securely on the header frame. Figure 8.21: Tractor Alignment with Header Carrier Frame 262487 Revision B...
  • Page 74: Recommended Lubricants

    REFERENCE 8.11 Recommended Lubricants The recommended lubricants are listed to ensure that the machine is running smoothly. Keep your machine operating at top efficiency by using only clean lubricants and by ensuring the following: • Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. •...
  • Page 75: Torque Specifications

    REFERENCE 8.12 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 76 REFERENCE Table 8.2 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 8.23: Bolt Grades 14-2.0 16-2.0 20-2.5...
  • Page 77: Metric Bolt Specifications - Cast Aluminum

    REFERENCE Table 8.4 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 8.25: Bolt Grades 16-2.0 20-2.5 24-3.0...
  • Page 78: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Adjustable

    REFERENCE 8.12.3 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 79: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Non-Adjustable

    REFERENCE Table 8.6 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings – Adjustable and Non-Adjustable Torque Value Thread Size (in.) SAE Dash Size lbf·ft (*lbf·in) 5/16–24 10–11 *89–97 3/8–24 18–20 *159–177 7/16–20 29–32 21–24 1/2–20 32–35 24–26 9/16–18 40–44 30–32 3/4–16 70–77 52–57 7/8–14 115–127 85–94...
  • Page 80: O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings

    REFERENCE Table 8.7 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings – Adjustable and Non-Adjustable (continued) Torque Value Thread Size (in.) SAE Dash Size lbf·ft (*lbf·in) 9/16–18 40–44 30–32 3/4–16 70–77 52–57 7/8–14 115–127 85–94 1 1/16–12 183–201 135–148 1 3/16–12 237–261 175–193 1 5/16–12 271–298 200–220...
  • Page 81: Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings

    REFERENCE 2. Apply hydraulic system oil to O-ring (B). 3. Align the tube or hose assembly so that the flat face of sleeve (A) or (C) comes into full contact with O-ring (B). 4. Thread tube or hose nut (D) until it is hand-tight. The nut should turn freely until it bottoms out.
  • Page 82 REFERENCE 4. Torque the connector to the appropriate torque angle. The turns from finger tight (TFFT) and flats from finger tight (FFFT) values are shown in Table 8.9, page 74. Ensure that the tube end of a shaped connector (typically a 45° or 90° elbow) is aligned to receive the incoming tube or hose assembly.
  • Page 83: Conversion Chart

    REFERENCE 8.13 Conversion Chart This manual uses both SI units (including metric) and US customary units (sometimes referred to as standard units) of measurement. A list of those units along with their abbreviations and conversion factors is provided here for your reference.
  • Page 84: Definitions

    ORS, which stands for O-Ring Seal R113 and R116 Rotary Disc Front Mount for Agricultural Tractors R1 FR Series Society of Automotive Engineers A headed and externally threaded fastener that threads into preformed threads or forms...
  • Page 85: Predelivery Checklist

    Predelivery Checklist Perform these checks and adjustments before delivering the machine to your Customer. If adjustments are required, refer to the appropriate page number in this manual. The completed Checklist should be retained by either the Operator or the Dealer. WARNING Do NOT operate the machine with the driveshields open.
  • Page 86 REFERENCE ü ü Item Reference Run-Up Procedure 7.17 Running up Header, page 51 Check hydraulic hose and wiring harness routing to — ensure adequate clearance when raising, lowering the header. Check that the auxiliary lift system is functional. 7.6 Checking the Auxiliary Lift System, page 37 Check that the hazard lights are functional.
  • Page 88 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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