MacDon FM100 Installation Instructions Manual
MacDon FM100 Installation Instructions Manual

MacDon FM100 Installation Instructions Manual

Float module, left auger arm service kit
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FM100
Float Module
Left Auger Arm Service Kit (MD #308133)
Installation Instructions
214576 Revision B
Original Instruction
The harvesting specialists.

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  • Page 1 FM100 Float Module Left Auger Arm Service Kit (MD #308133) Installation Instructions 214576 Revision B Original Instruction The harvesting specialists.
  • Page 2 © 2021 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 The left auger arm used on MacDon FM100 Float Modules changed between model year 2017 and model year 2018. The new arm has a slightly different shape and therefore requires different left auger covers. If you want to replace the arm on an older float module, you will also need to replace the left auger covers.
  • Page 4 Summary of Changes At MacDon, we’re continuously making improvements, and occasionally these improvements affect product documentation. The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document. Internal Use Summary of Change Only Section 2 Parts List, page 5 ECN 61562 •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................i Summary of Changes............................ ii Chapter 1: Safety ............................1 1.1 Signal Words ............................1 1.2 General Safety ............................2 Chapter 2: Parts List............................ 5 Chapter 3: Installation Instructions ......................7 3.1 Removing Feed Auger ..........................7 3.2 Replacing Left Auger Arm and Covers....................... 11 3.3 Installing Feed Auger..........................
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Safety

    Chapter 1: Safety Understanding and following safety procedures consistently will help to ensure the safety of machine operators and bystanders. 1.1 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.
  • Page 8: General Safety

    SAFETY 1.2 General Safety Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing machinery. CAUTION The following general farm safety precautions should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices that could be necessary for the job at hand.
  • Page 9 SAFETY • Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. NEVER wear dangling items such as 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 11: Chapter 2: Parts List

    Chapter 2: Parts List The following parts are included in this kit: 214576 Revision B...
  • Page 12 PARTS LIST Part Description Quantity Number ARM – LEFT AUGER SUPPORT 304931 COVER – LEFT AUGER, LARGE HALF 301992 COVER – LEFT AUGER, SMALL HALF 301993 O-RING HNBR, COLOR GREEN 183204 NUT – HEX FLG CTR LOC M12 X 1.75-10 136431 BOLT –...
  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 3: Installation Instructions To install the Left Auger Arm Service kit, follow these procedures in the order in which they are listed below. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the float module from the header, but it does make installation of the kit easier. Instructions for removing the float module from the header are available in the header operator’s manual and technical manual.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. On the left side of the auger, remove four bolts (A) and inspection panel (B). 5. Remove bolt and clamp (C) that hold two covers (G) and (H) together. Discard clamp (C). 6. Remove two bolts and washers (D) that secure the bottom cover.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12. Remove two bolts and nuts (A). Figure 3.4: Auger Support – Left Side 13. Remove two nuts (A). Figure 3.5: Auger Support – Right Side 14. Use a pry bar at location (A) between auger support arm (C) and auger pivot (B).
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Once the drum starts sliding to the right, the drive sprocket will fall off. NOTE: The chain has been removed from the illustration for clarity. Figure 3.7: Auger Drive – View from Behind 15. Use a pry bar between the right support bar and right auger pivot (B) to slide the auger drum to the left, and then slide bolts (A) out of the pivot.
  • Page 17: Replacing Left Auger Arm And Covers

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Replacing Left Auger Arm and Covers Replace the left auger arm and the left auger covers with the new parts provided in the kit. NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, retain all parts for reassembly. 1. Remove outermost left access cover (A), by removing two bolts (B).
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Remove nut (A). 6. Remove finger shaft crank arm (B). 7. Remove Woodruff key (C) from the shaft. Figure 3.13: Left Assembly 8. Slide hub (A) off of shaft (D). 9. Remove the Woodruff key from shaft (D). 10.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12. Remove nuts (A) and bolts (B) securing timing plate (C) to auger support arm (D). Discard auger support arm (D). Retain all other parts for reassembly. Figure 3.15: Left Assembly 13. Install new left auger support arm (A) (MD #304931) on top of timing plate (B), and secure the arm in place with bolts (C) and nuts (D).
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14. Install Woodruff key (A) into the lower machined slot in shaft (B). 15. Install shaft (B) through auger support arm assembly (C). Align Woodruff key (A) with the slot in the timing plate. 16. Install washer (D). 17.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 22. Slide left assembly (E) into the drum. Align pivot pin (C) with the bushing in pivot block (A). NOTE: The auger drum was made transparent in the illustration at right so that you can clearly see the finger shaft and block. 23.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 28. Ensure finger timing indicator (A) is positioned the same as the right side finger timing indicator. Figure 3.22: Drum Access Cover 214576 Revision B...
  • Page 23: Installing Feed Auger

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 Installing Feed Auger After installing the new parts, reinstall the feed auger assembly. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of the raised machine, always stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason. 1.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Place drive sprocket (B) into chain (A) and align the sprocket onto the shaft. NOTE: The shoulder of drive sprocket (B) should face the auger. Figure 3.26: Auger Drive 5. Align the holes in auger pivot (B) with the holes in left auger support (C).
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10. Tighten jam nut (A). 11. Apply medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite®243 or equivalent) to the threads of screw (B). 12. Install washer (B) and secure it with screw (A). Figure 3.29: Auger Drive 13. Position new bottom cover (H) (MD #301992), and secure it with two bolts (D).
  • Page 28 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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