MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual page 6

Introduction
This manual contains safety, operating, and maintenance procedures for the MacDon R113 4.0 m (13 ft.) and R116 4.9 m
(16 ft.) Rotary Disc Pull-Types.
Your machine
The rotary disc pull-type is designed to cut, condition, and lay a wide variety of grasses and hay crops in windrows.
Your warranty
MacDon provides warranty for Customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. A copy
of the MacDon Industries Limited Warranty Policy, which explains this warranty, should have been provided to you by your
Dealer. Damage resulting from any of the following conditions will void the warranty:
Accident
Misuse
Abuse
Improper maintenance or neglect
Abnormal or extraordinary use of the machine
Failure to use the machine, equipment, component, or part in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions
Your manual
Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to unload, assemble, or use the machine.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions provided in this
manual, and use MacDon parts when repair is necessary, the rotary disc pull-type will work well for many years.
Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to specific topics. Study the Table of Contents to familiarize yourself
with how the material is organized. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference. If the machine is sold or transferred,
be sure to pass this manual on to the new Operators or Owners. Call your Dealer if you need any additional assistance,
information, or additional copies of this manual.
When setting up the machine or making adjustments, review and follow the recommended machine settings in all relevant
MacDon publications. Failure to do so may compromise the functionality of the machine, reduce its service life, and may
result in a hazardous situation for the Operator or bystanders.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
Right and left are determined from the operator s position. The front of the rotary disc pull-type faces the crop.
Unless otherwise noted, use the standard torque values provided in this manual.
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