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McFarlane WDL-2060 Operator's Manual And Set-Up Instructions

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MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT SINCE 1936
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AND
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE
WDL-2060
REAR-FOLD TRANSPORT
CART & HARROW SECTIONS
VERSION: 10-12
starting at serial number 16844
TO THE OWNER AND OPERATORS
Before assembling or operating this unit, READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. To obtain
the best performance of the unit, familiarize yourself with each component and adjustment.
Store this manual where it can be readily available for future reference. In the event that the
harrow or any part of the unit should be sold, be sure that the new owner receives a copy of
this manual for their reference.
1330 Dallas Street · PO Box 100 · Sauk City WI 53583
Phone (608) 643-3321 · Toll Free (800) 627-8569 · Fax (608) 643-3976
www.flexharrow.com

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  • Page 1 MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT SINCE 1936 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WDL-2060 REAR-FOLD TRANSPORT CART & HARROW SECTIONS VERSION: 10-12 starting at serial number 16844 TO THE OWNER AND OPERATORS Before assembling or operating this unit, READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. To obtain the best performance of the unit, familiarize yourself with each component and adjustment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................3 LIMITED WARRANTY .....................3 SAFETY ..........................4 CONTACT INFORMATION ....................5 LIGHTING AND MARKING .....................6 SAFETY SIGN CARE ......................7 TIRE SAFETY ....................... 7 - 8 BEFORE OPERATION ....................7 - 8 DURING OPERATION ....................8 - 9 FOLLOWING OPERATION ....................9 HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WDL-2000 Models If within one year from the date of purchase, this transport cart and/or its accompanying harrow sections fail due to defect in material or workmanship, McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc. will repair it, free of charge. Warranty service is available by simply contacting the nearest McFarlane dealership throughout the United States or Canada.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THIS SYMBOL MEANS ...

  • Page 5: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or the manual is damaged, please contact your local dealer or: McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc. 1330 Dallas Street P.O. Box 100 Sauk City, WI 53583 PHONE:...

  • Page 6: Lighting And Marking

    SAFETY FIRST! Equipment Safety Guidelines Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.

  • Page 7: Tire Safety

    How to Install Safety Signs:  Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.  Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. Tire Safety  Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 8: During Operation

     Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer and attach safety chain.  Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to the equipment.

  • Page 9: Following Operation

    Following Operation:  When disconnecting, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, lock the wings together with the tie-bar (see Transformation Instructions), relieve hydraulic fluid pressure, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys. Make sure all jack and support stands are in place before removing hitch pins.

  • Page 10: Performing Maintenance

     Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.  Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight at which you are operating.

  • Page 11: Operating Suggestions

    Note: Clean grease fittings and replace those that are broken or missing.  Inspect and repack wheel bearings at the beginning of each year.  Remove dirt and debris from the harrow sections before storage.  Parts diagrams and listings for service and repair references may be found in appendix B. OPERATING SUGGESTIONS ...

  • Page 12: Assembly Suggestions

    Figure 1B 4. Rotate the cylinder lock bars back into the lock position. 5. Slowly drive forward until the wings are straight back behind the unit. Note: If this unit has any of the add-on options, refer to those manuals for operation instructions. ASSEMBLY SUGGESTIONS ...

  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    STEP - BY - STEP ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Main Frame Assembly 1. Bolt the square frame to the A-frame. Refer to Figure 2. Use sixteen 5/8” x 2” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts. 2. Bolt the main frame axle assemblies to the frame. Use twelve 5/8” x 2” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts.
  • Page 14 CLEVIS HITCH PINTLE HITCH TOP PLATE BASE HITCH CUSHION V-PLATE CLEVIS 3/4" x 5" BOLT 3/4" x 2 1/2" BOLT AND HEX NUT BASE HITCH Figure 3 Figure 4 Attach the Center Bar to the Square Frame CENTER BAR HINGE PLATE CYLINDER PINS CENTER BAR SQUARE FRAME...
  • Page 15 Install the Main Frame Hydraulics Refer to Figure 6 and the hydraulic system diagram in appendix B for more details. HYDRAULIC HOSE CLIPS Figure 6 1. Insert all fittings into each of the ports on the cylinders. For proper placement of fittings, refer to the diagram and listing in appendix B.
  • Page 16 Attach the Cylinder Lock Bars Bolt the cylinder lock bars to the cylinder posts on the main square frame. Refer to Figure 7. Use the lynch pins provided to secure into place. Note the location of the storage pin for the cylinder lock bar when the unit is in the field position.
  • Page 17 CENTER BAR 1 3/4" x 10 1/16" HINGE KNUCKLE PINS FRONT (FIELD POSITION) HINGE KNUCKLE LEFT WING Figure 8 Attach the Wing Wheels FRONT 5/8" x 2" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS, AND HEX NUTS FIELD POSITION WING WHEEL AXLE Figure 9 1.
  • Page 18 Harrow Configurations McFarlane harrow sections may be attached in any one of several distinct configurations: 8-bar, 4+4-bar, 12-bar, 8+4-bar, 16-bar, and 8+8-bar. The 8, 12, and 16-bar harrow configurations utilize a single set of pull points located adjacent to the center bar and wings. The 4+4, 8+4, and 8+8-bar harrow configurations (also known as dual sections) also utilize a second set of pull points located at the rear end of the lift arms.
  • Page 19 LEFT WING CYLINDER POST LIFT ARMS WITH HYDRAULIC HOSE CLIP Figure 10 3. Bolt an 8 or 10-link pull chain in between each of the lift arm pull points. (10-link for 8-bar harrow sections; 8-link for all other configurations.) Use ½” x 2” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts.
  • Page 20 4. Bolt an 8-link lift chain between the chain tabs at the rear end of each lift arm. Refer to Figure 12. This chain will go down and connect to the last bar of a 4 or 8-bar harrow section or to the connector link for 16-bar sections.
  • Page 21 Refer to Figure 15 to help clarify what is meant by ‘angle of attack.’ McFarlane flexible harrow sections have a built-in system which allows the harrow owner a choice between a steep or shallow angle of attack. To change the angle of attack, simply reverse the harrow section and pull it from the other end.
  • Page 22 Harrow Identification The number of teeth on a bar is the same as the first digit of the harrow identification number. The last number is the number of bars per section. An FH-600-8 would have six teeth per bar and 8 bars; an FH-800-8 would have eight teeth per bar and 8 bars.
  • Page 23 LIFT ARM HEX NUT REAR HARROW BAR LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER 1/2" X 1 1/2" BOLT Figure 17 Connect a 12 or 16-Bar Section 1. Bolt the pull chains to the front tabs on the front harrow sections. Refer to Figure 16. Use ½” x 1 ½”...
  • Page 24 LIFT ARM 7/16" V-BOLT DUAL SECTION CONNECTOR LINKS REAR SECTION FRONT SECTION 1/2" x 2" BOLTS Figure 18 Connect Dual Sections 1. Bolt the pull chains to the front tabs on the harrow sections. Refer to Figures 16 and 19. Use ½” x 1 ½”...
  • Page 25 LIFT REAR SECTION 1/2" x 1 1/2" BOLTS, FLAT WASHERS, LOCK WASHERS, AND HEX NUTS FRONT SECTION Figure 19 For the next two steps you will need enough room to lower both wings completely. Be sure the unit is attached to a tractor of adequate size before actuating the hydraulics! Attach the Transport Wheels 1.
  • Page 26 2. For the Hydraulic Transport option, attach the hydraulic cylinders with the open ports facing down as shown. Refer to Figure 21. Connect the rod end of the cylinder to the transport wing wheel axle and the base end of the cylinder to the fixed cylinder post. Note: When the cylinder is fully retracted the transport wing wheel should be in line with all other transport wheels so that the unit can be pulled straight.
  • Page 27 and that there is enough slack between the main frame and the center bar for the unit to be folded into the transport position. 11. Attach the 326” main frame hoses to the tees on the center bar. Secure the hoses to the main frame by using the stacked dual hoses clips.
  • Page 28 Attach the Tie-Bar 1. Actuate the main frame hydraulic cylinders to raise the lift arms into the upright position. Secure the cylinders in place with the lock arms. 2. Bolt the right tie-bar half to the tab on the back side of the right transport wheel clamp plate. Refer to Figure 24.
  • Page 29 This section refers to attaching the Auto-Backup Bar option. Attach the Main Pivot Tube Bases 1. Clamp the main pivot arm base to the square frame 9” from the frame splice plate as shown in Figure 25. Use four ¾” x 11” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts. 2.
  • Page 30 PIVOT ARM ASSEMBLIES PIVOT ARM BASES Figure 26 Attach the Lock Bracket Assemblies Attach the lock bracket assemblies to the A-frame 47” from the frame splice plate as shown in Figure 27. Use 5/8” x 6” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts. Do not tighten yet. 5/8"...
  • Page 31 Complete the following steps on each side of the cart. Refer to Figure 28. 1. Loosen the eye bolt and detach the tension spring from the lock arm. 2. Rotate the pivot arm and the lock arm so that they are fully engaged. 3.
  • Page 32 1/2" U-BOLT CABLE BRACKET 1/2" LOCK WASHERS AND HEX NUTS Figure 29 AXLE CABLE GUIDE BRACKET USE EXISTING REPLACE 5/8" x 2" LOCK WASHER BOLT WITH A AND HEX NUT 5/8" x 2 1/2" BOLT USE BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS, AND HEX NUTS ALREADY IN PLACE FRAME CABLE GUIDE RING SPLICE PLATE...
  • Page 33 Install the Cables 1. Slide a 3/8” cable through the frame cable guide ring and the axle cable guide bracket. Refer to Figure 31. 2. Attach the cable to the bracket on the center bar. Use a ½” x 2 ½” bolt and lock nut and bushing. 3.

  • Page 34: Final Adjustments

    1/2" x 3" BOLT AND LOCKING HEX NUT MAIN WING PULL TUBE PIVOT BRACKET 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" PIN Figure 32 Attach the Main Pull Tubes to the Wings 1. Attach the main pull tube anchor assembly to the wing as shown in Figure 33. Be sure the wing is in line with the center bar.
  • Page 35 Cable Adjustment Slowly rotate the center bar into the transport position. Be sure the locks do not release before the lift arms reach about a 45 angle. If the lock bar unlocks too early in the lifting procedure, the lock will be damaged.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Hydraulics actuate too rapidly Hydraulic restrictor not Install hydraulic restrictor installed Wing(s) not aligned with the Wing cable bracket(s) Reposition wing cable center bar improperly positioned bracket(s) Excessive clogging during Angle of attack too steep Pull harrow sections from the operations other end...
  • Page 37 BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICTIONS Coarse Thread Series Fine Thread Series Nut Size Nut Size Tightening Tightening Threads Torque Threads Torque per Inch (lb.ft.) per Inch (lb.ft.) Grade C Nuts Grade C Nuts Max. Min. Max. Min. 1/4 - 20 14.7 1/4 - 28 14.7 5/16 - 18 22.3 15.2...
  • Page 38 WDL 2040-2060 HARROW CART PARTS DIAGRAM APPENDIX B...
  • Page 39 WDL 2060 HARROW CART PARTS LIST Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. HD-1152 JACK STAND (15") HD-1151 JACK STAND (10”) PPI-300 BASE HITCH PPI-208 CLEVISPAGE RT-3102 HYDRAULIC HOSE RACK WDL-2781 WING CABLE PIN WDL-2780 #6 BRIDGE (hair) PIN WC-2xxx...
  • Page 40 (84" is 084, 112" is 112) Bolts, washers, nuts, and cotter pins are not shown. Refer to the step-by-step assembly instructions for details. McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products. APPENDIX B...
  • Page 41 FH-8-BAR HARROW SECTIONS PARTS DIAGRAM & LISTING INCLUDES FH-500-8, FH-600-8, FH-700-8, FH-800-8, AND FH-900-8 16 BAR 4+4 SECTION SECTION ONLY ONLY FH-700-8 SHOWN ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION FH-801 #1 HARROW BAR (FH-500-8) FH-805 #1 HARROW BAR (FH-600-8) FH-809 #1 HARROW BAR (FH-700-8) FH-813 #1 HARROW BAR (FH-800-8) FH-817...
  • Page 42 FH-820 #4 HARROW BAR (FH-900-8) FH-803 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-500-8) FH-807 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-600-8) FH-811 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-700-8) FH-815 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-800-8) FH-819 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-900-8) FH-803 #6 HARROW BAR (FH-500-8) FH-807 #6 HARROW BAR (FH-600-8) FH-811 #6 HARROW BAR (FH-700-8) FH-815...
  • Page 43 3/8" x 265" HYDRAULIC HOSE w/one ½” end Note: When ordering cylinder replacement parts, please specify cylinder make & part number. McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products.
  • Page 44 HYDRAULIC TRANSPORT WHEEL OPTION PARTS DIAGRAM APPENDIX B...
  • Page 45 Please specify model number when ordering these parts. Bolts, washers, and nuts are not shown. Refer to the step-by-step assembly instructions for details. McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products.
  • Page 46 AUTO-BACKUP WING PULL-TUBE OPTION PARTS DIAGRAM APPENDIX B...
  • Page 47 Please specify model number when ordering these parts. Bolts, washers, and nuts are not shown. Refer to the step-by-step assembly instructions for details. McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products.

  • Page 48: Layout Diagrams

    WDL-2060 HARROW CART LAYOUT DIAGRAM APPENDIX C...

  • Page 49: Warranty Registration Form

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM This form must be filled out by the dealer and owner and sent to: McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc., 1330 Dallas Street, P.O. Box 100, Sauk City, WI 53583. WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT WARRANTY REGISTRATION This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and customer at the time of delivery.

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