Page 1 Rotary Disc 13-Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header Unloading and Assembly Instructions 169939 Revision A Original Instruction The harvesting specialists.
Page 2 R85 Rotary Disc 13-Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header Published: November, 2014...
Page 3: List Of Revisions
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE THE MACHINE. NOTE: Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The most current version can be downloaded from our website www.macdon.com or from our Dealer-only site (https://portal.macdon.com) (login required).
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................i List of Revisions ..........................i Safety ..............................1 Signal Words........................... 1 General Safety ..........................2 Safety Signs ............................ 4 Recommended Torques ........................5 Torque Speciﬁcations ........................5 2.1.1 SAE Bolt Torque Speciﬁcations ....................5 2.1.2 Metric Bolt Speciﬁcations ......................
Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparing the Bevel Gearbox......................89 Preparing the Conditioner Gearbox ....................90 Checking Manuals ......................... 91 Running Up the Header........................92 Predelivery Checklist ........................93 169939 Revision A...
Page 7: Safety
1 Safety 1.1 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used to alert you to hazardous situations. The appropriate signal word for each situation has been selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Page 8: General Safety
SAFETY 1.2 General Safety CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Protect yourself. • When assembling, operating, and servicing machinery, wear all the 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. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of the shaft and can telescope freely. •...
Page 10: Safety Signs
SAFETY 1.3 Safety Signs • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that missing become illegible. • If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure the repair part also bears the current safety sign.
Page 11: Recommended Torques
2 Recommended Torques 2.1 Torque Speciﬁcations The following tables provide the correct torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic ﬁttings. • Tighten all bolts to the torque values speciﬁed in the charts (unless otherwise noted throughout this manual). •...
Page 12 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.2 SAE Grade 5 Bolt and Grade F Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 1/4-20 5/16-18 *149 *164 16.7 18.5 3/8-16 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 Figure 2.2: Bolt Grades 5/8-11 A - Nominal Size B - SAE-8...
Page 13: Metric Bolt Specifications
RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.4 SAE Grade 8 Bolt and Grade 8 Free Spinning Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 1/4-20 *150 *165 16.8 18.6 5/16-18 3/8-16 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 Figure 2.4: Bolt Grades 5/8-11 A - Nominal Size B - SAE-8...
Page 14 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.6 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 8-1.25 *167 *185 18.8 20.8 Figure 2.6: Bolt Grades 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0...
Page 15 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.8 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 *105 10.7 11.8 8-1.25 Figure 2.8: Bolt Grades 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0...
Page 16: Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting Into Cast Aluminum
RECOMMENDED TORQUES 2.1.3 Metric Bolt Speciﬁcations Bolting into Cast Aluminum Table 2.9 Metric Bolt Bolting into Cast Aluminum Bolt Torque Nominal 10.9 Size (A) (Cast Aluminum) (Cast Aluminum) N·m N·m ft·lbf ft·lbf – – – – – – – Figure 2.9: Bolt Grades –...
Page 17 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.10 Flare-Type Hydraulic Tube Fittings Flats from Finger Nut Size Torque Value Tube Size Thread Tight (FFFT) SAE No. Across Flats O.D.(in.) Size (in.) (in.) ft·lbf N·m Flats Turns 3/16 7/16 7/16 9/16 5/16 9/16 11/16 1-1/16 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-3/8...
Page 18: O-Ring Boss (Orb) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable)
RECOMMENDED TORQUES 2.1.5 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) 1. Inspect O-ring (A) and seat (B) for dirt or obvious defects. 2. Back off the lock nut (C) as far as possible. Ensure that washer (D) is loose and is pushed toward the lock nut (C) as far as possible.
Page 19 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.11 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) Torque Value SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) ft·lbf (*in·lbf) N·m 3/8-24 *106–115 12–13 7/16–20 14–15 19–21 1/2–20 15–24 21–33 9/16–18 19–21 26–29 3/4–16 34–37 46–50 7/8–14 55–60 75–82 1-1/16-12 88–97 120–132 1-3/8-12...
Page 20: O-Ring Boss (Orb) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable)
RECOMMENDED TORQUES 2.1.6 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable) 1. Inspect O-ring (A) and seat (B) for dirt or obvious defects. 2. Check that O-ring (A) is NOT on the threads and adjust if necessary. 3. Apply hydraulic system oil to the O-ring. 4.
Page 21: O-Ring Face Seal (Orfs) Hydraulic Fittings
RECOMMENDED TORQUES 2.1.7 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings 1. Check components to ensure that the sealing surfaces and ﬁtting threads are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, or any foreign material. Figure 2.14: Hydraulic Fitting 2. Apply hydraulic system oil to the O-ring (B). 3.
Page 22 RECOMMENDED TORQUES Table 2.13 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings Torque Value Thread SAE Dash ft·lbf Size Size (in.) N·m (*in·lbf) Note – – 9/16–18 18–21 25–28 – – Note 11/16-16 29–32 40–44 13/16-16 41–45 55–61 1–14 59–65 80–88 1-3/16-12 85–94 115–127 Note...
Page 23: Conversion Chart
3 Conversion Chart Table 3.1 Conversion Chart Inch-Pound Units SI Units (Metric) Quantity Factor Unit Name Abbreviation Unit Name Abbreviation Area Acres acres x 0.4047 = Hectares Us gallons Flow x 3.7854 = Liters per Minute L/min per minute Force Pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons...
Page 25: Definitions
4 Deﬁnitions The following terms and acronyms may be used in this manual. Term Deﬁnition American Petroleum Institute ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials Bolt A headed and externally threaded fastener that is designed to be paired with a nut Cab-forward Windrower operation with the Operator and cab facing in the direction of travel Cab display module on a self-propelled windrower...
Page 26 This style of ﬁtting is also commonly called ORS, which stands for O-ring seal Power take-off R-Series header MacDon rotary disc header RoHS (Reduction of A directive by the European Union to restrict the use of certain hazardous Hazardous Substances)
Page 27: Unloading The Header
5 Unloading the Header CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in unloading area. CAUTION Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements speciﬁed below. Using inadequate equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping, or machine damage. Table 5.1 Lifting Vehicle Minimum Capacity 8000 lb (3630 kg)
Page 29: Assembling The Header
6 Assembling the Header Follow each procedure in this chapter in order. 6.1 Removing Underside Shipping Support To remove the underside shipping support, follow these steps: CAUTION Keep feet clear when removing ﬁnal bolts. 1. Remove two bolts (A) on each end of support and remove shipping support (B).
Page 30: Lowering Header
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.2 Lowering Header 1. Attach spreader bar to forks. CAUTION Ensure spreader bar 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. Table 6.1 Lifting Vehicle Chain Type Overhead lifting...
Page 31 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 5. Back up SLOWLY, while simultaneously lowering header until cutterbar rests on ground. 6. Remove chains from header. Figure 6.4: Lowering Header to the Ground 169939 Revision A...
Page 32: Removing Shipping Stands
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.3 Removing Shipping Stands To remove shipping stands, follow these steps: 1. Remove the three bolts (A) securing stand to shipping channel plate and shield. 2. Remove hairpin from clevis pin (B) and remove clevis pin. 3. Hold shipping stand and remove the bolt (C) securing shipping stand to header lifting arm.
Page 33 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 9. Remove the hook (E) at the front corner. Reinstall hardware. NOTE: If the Tall Crop Divider option will be installed, do NOT reinstall hardware. 10. Repeat the last three steps for the other side of the header. Figure 6.7: Shipping Hook 169939 Revision A...
Page 34: Unpacking Curtains
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.4 Unpacking Curtains 1. Remove nut and bolt (B) on the swath bafﬂe adjuster plate (A) located next to the driveshield on the left-hand side. 2. Remove lynch pin in pin (D) and remove pin from lever (C). Figure 6.8: Adjuster Plate and Swath Bafﬂe Lever 3.
Page 35 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 8. Open cutterbar doors and check cutterbar area for debris and foreign objects. Ensure all material is removed. Figure 6.11: Cutterbar Doors Open 9. Close cutterbar doors. Ensure that curtains hang properly and completely enclose cutterbar area. Minor creases in curtains will eventually straighten out.
Page 36 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 10. Fasten latches (A) at corners of curtains. Figure 6.14: Curtain Latches 11. Remove shipping edge trim (A). 12. Close the shields (B) over the two lifting holes and tighten nuts (C). Figure 6.15: Top Shield Cover 169939 Revision A...
Page 37: Installing The Hydraulic Motor
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.5 Installing the Hydraulic Motor To install the motor, follow these steps: 1. Unpack motor with preassembled hoses/lines. Ensure Table 6.2 :Motor Bundles correct motor bundle for your windrower was supplied Windrower Model Bundle with the shipment. M205 B5456 M200...
Page 38 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER Figure 6.18: M200 Conﬁguration Figure 6.19: M155 and M150 Conﬁguration 169939 Revision A...
Page 39: Hose Supports
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.6 Hose Supports 6.6.1 Installing Hose Support: M205 1. Retrieve hose stand (A) from shipping bundle, and install in accordance with instructions supplied. Figure 6.20: Hose Support for Use with M205 Self-propelled Windrower 6.6.2 Installing Hose Support: M200, M155, M150 1.
Page 40: Assembling Forming Shield
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.7 Assembling Forming Shield 1. Unpack and remove shipping material from side deﬂectors (A). 2. Remove hardware bag (B). 3. Open the hardware bag. Figure 6.22: Forming Shield in Shipping Conﬁguration 4. Install rubber strap (A) to the side bracket (B) using bolt (C), washer (D), and nut (E).
Page 41 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 8. Assemble side deﬂectors (C) to cover with 5/8 in. x 7 in. bolt (B), jam nut (E), washer (D), and nut (A). 9. Tighten ﬂange nut (A) enough to hold deﬂectors (C) in position, but still allow deﬂectors to move. 10.
Page 42 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 13. Invert forming shield to installation position as shown. Figure 6.27: Forming Shield Right Side Up 14. Install hose support (A) to the left hand side of the top shield (B) and channel (C) using two bolts and nuts (D). Figure 6.28: Hose Support NOTE: If there are no mounting slots for the hose support,...
Page 43: Installing Forming Shield
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.8 Installing Forming Shield To install the forming shield, follow these steps: 1. Remove header from the windrower (if attached) for ease of installation of the forming shield. Refer to your windrower operator’s manual for instructions. 2. Retrieve plate (A) and attachment hardware from forming shield bundle.
Page 44 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6. Position forming shield under windrower frame. Figure 6.32: Forming Shield under Windrower Frame 7. Position the forming shield onto spacers (B) on windrower legs. Secure with clevis pins (A) and lynch pin. Figure 6.33: Attaching Forming Shield to Windrower Legs 169939 Revision A...
Page 45 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 8. Lift the aft end of the forming shield and attach straps (B) to pins (A) on windrower frame. Install washer and hairpin to secure strap. Use the middle hole and adjust height to suit the crop. Figure 6.34: Attaching Forming Shield to Windrower Frame 9.
Page 46: Attaching Header To Windrower
Refer to your windrower operator’s manual for windrower operating instructions. 6.9.1 Attaching Header to Windrower: Hydraulic Center-Link with Optional Self-Alignment To attach an R85 header to an M155 or M205 Self-propelled Windrower equipped with a hydraulic center-link and optional self-alignment, follow these steps: DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
Page 47 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER CAUTION To prevent damage to the lift system when lowering header lift linkages without a header or weight box attached to windrower, ensure that ﬂoat engagement pin is installed in storage position (B) and NOT installed in hole position (A). Figure 6.37: Header Lift Linkage CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
Page 48 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 4. Slowly drive windrower forward so that feet (A) on windrower enter boots (B) on the header. Continue to drive slowly forward until feet engage the boots and header nudges forward. Figure 6.40: Header Boot 5. Use the following GSL functions to position the center-link hook above the header attachment pin: •...
Page 49 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 9. Start engine and press HEADER UP switch (A) to raise header to maximum height. NOTE: If one end of the header does NOT raise fully, the lift cylinders require rephasing. If rephasing is needed, proceed as follows: a.
Page 50 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 11. Install clevis pin (A) through each boot and foot, and secure with hairpin (B). Do this to both sides. IMPORTANT: Ensure clevis pin (A) is fully inserted and hairpin is installed behind bracket. Figure 6.45: Header Boot 12.
Page 51: Attaching Header To Windrower: Hydraulic Center-Link Without Self-Alignment
Figure 6.48: GSL 6.9.2 Attaching Header to Windrower: Hydraulic Center-Link without Self-Alignment To attach an R85 header to an M155 or M205 Self-propelled Windrower equipped with a non-self-aligning hydraulic center-link, follow these steps: DANGER 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.
Page 52 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER CAUTION To prevent damage to the lift system when lowering header lift linkages without a header or weight box attached to windrower, ensure that ﬂoat engagement pin is installed in storage position (B) and NOT installed in hole position (A). Figure 6.50: Header Lift Linkage CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
Page 53 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 4. Slowly drive windrower forward so that feet (A) on windrower enter boots (B) on the header. Continue to drive slowly forward until feet engage the boots and header nudges forward. Figure 6.53: Header Boots 5. Activate HEADER TILT cylinder switches on ground speed lever (GSL) to extend or retract center-link cylinder so that the hook lines up with the header attachment pin.
Page 54 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 9. Start engine and press HEADER UP switch (A) to raise header to maximum height. NOTE: If one end of the header does NOT raise fully, the lift cylinders require rephasing. If rephasing is needed, proceed as follows: a.
Page 55 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 11. Install clevis pin (A) through each boot and foot, and secure with hairpin (B). Do this to both sides. IMPORTANT: Ensure clevis pin (A) is fully inserted and hairpin is installed behind bracket. Figure 6.58: Header Boot 12.
Page 56: Attaching Header To Windrower: Mechanical Center-Link
Figure 6.61: GSL 6.9.3 Attaching Header to Windrower: Mechanical Center-Link To attach an R85 header to an M155 Self-propelled Windrower with the mechanical center-link option, follow these steps: DANGER 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.
Page 57 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER CAUTION To prevent damage to the lift system when lowering header lift linkages without a header or weight box attached to windrower, ensure that ﬂoat engagement pin is installed in storage position (B) and NOT installed in hole position (A). Figure 6.63: Header Lift Linkage CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
Page 58 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 4. Stop engine and remove the key. 5. Loosen nut (A) and rotate barrel (B) to adjust length so that the link lines up with header bracket. 6. Install pin (C) and secure with cotter pin (D). 7.
Page 59 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 9. Safety props are located on both of the windrower’s header lift cylinders. Engage safety props on both lift cylinders as follows: a. Stop engine and remove key from ignition. b. Pull lever (A) and rotate toward header to release and lower the safety prop (B) onto cylinder.
Page 60 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 11. Remove clevis pin from storage position (B) in linkage, and insert in hole (A) to engage ﬂoat springs. Secure with hairpin. Figure 6.70: Header Lift Linkage 12. Disengage safety prop by turning lever (A) downward to release and lower safety prop until lever locks into vertical position.
Page 61: Attaching Hydraulics And Electrical
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.10 Attaching Hydraulics and Electrical The procedure for connecting the header hydraulics and electrical depends on the windrower model. Refer to the appropriate procedure: • 6.10.1 Attaching the Header (M205 Windrowers), page 55 • 6.10.2 Attaching the Header (M200 Windrowers), page 59 •...
Page 62 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 1. Move windrower left-hand (cab-forward) platform (A) to OPEN position. Figure 6.74: Windrower LH Platform 2. Route the hose bundle (A) from the header, under the windrower frame and insert pin (B) into hole in windrower frame. 3.
Page 63 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER Remove coupler lock as follows: a. Remove lynch pin (A) and open up coupler lock (B). b. Remove lock from coupler. Figure 6.76: Hydraulic Couplers 6. Position hose couplers against mating couplers on windrower and screw sleeves (A) onto mating receptacles.
Page 64 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 8. Lower holder (A) onto sleeves (B) so that the ﬂats are positioned on the holder. NOTE: Holder can be adjusted by loosening bolts (C). Tighten bolts after adjusting. Figure 6.79: Hydraulic Couplers 9. Insert lynch pin (A) to secure the lock. 10.
Page 65: Attaching The Header (M200 Windrowers)
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 14. Connect the electrical harness to connector (A) (located beside the forward valve block on the windrower). NOTE: Valve block hidden to show the electrical connector. Figure 6.82: Electrical Connection 15. Move windrower platform CLOSED position. Figure 6.83: Windrower LH Platform 6.10.2 Attaching the Header (M200 Windrowers) DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 66 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER The 13-foot header requires kit MD #B5511 installed to operate on an M200 windrower. Figure 6.84: MD #B5511 1. Disengage and rotate lever (A) counterclockwise to the UP position. 2. Remove the cap (B) securing the electrical connector to the frame.
Page 67 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 3. Move hose bundle (A) from the windrower and rest the bundle on the header. Figure 6.86: Hose Bundle 4. Position the hose support with the lower bolt (A) in the forward hole and the support positioned as shown. Loosen both bolts and adjust as required.
Page 68 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 7. Secure hose bundles with three cinch straps (B). 8. Lower and lock lever (A). Figure 6.89: Hose Bundle 9. Move the windrower’s left side (cab-forward) platform (A) to the OPEN position to access the valve blocks. Figure 6.90: Windrower LH Platform 169939 Revision A...
Page 69 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 10. Connect the pressure hose (C) from port (A) on the header motor to port (M2) on the header drive valve block. 11. Connect the return hose (D) coming from port (B) on the header motor to port (R2) on the header drive valve block.
Page 70 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 13. Connect the pressure hose (B) from the header drive valve block port (M1) to the steel line attached to motor port (A). Figure 6.93: Windrower Connections 14. Connect the case drain hose (A) from the header lift valve block port (T3) to the hose attached to motor port (D).
Page 71: Attaching The Header (M150/M155 Windrowers)
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. NOTE: The M150 and M155 windrowers require the disc drive manifold kit (MD #B4657) to hydraulically connect the R85 13-foot header. 169939 Revision A...
Page 72 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 13-foot header requires motor/hose MD #B5510 installed to enable operation on an M150 or M155 windrower. Figure 6.97: MD #B5510 1. Disengage and rotate lever (A) counterclockwise to FULLY UP position. 2. Remove the cap (B) securing the electrical connector to the frame.
Page 73 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 3. Move hose bundle (A) from the windrower and rest the bundle on the header. Figure 6.99: Hose Bundle 4. Position the hose support with lower bolt (A) in the forward hole and support positioned as shown. Loosen both bolts and adjust as required.
Page 74 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 5. Move the windrower’s left side (cab forward) platform (A) to the OPEN position. Figure 6.101: Windrower LH Platform 6. Route the windrower hose bundle (A) through hose support (B) on the header. 7. Route hose (C) from the header through support (B), to the windrower.
Page 75 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 8. Connect the single pressure hose (A) routed from the header to port (M2) on the disc drive valve (middle block). Figure 6.103: Hydraulic Connections 9. Remove caps and plugs on hoses from windrower and lines on header. 10.
Page 76 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 11. Connect the return hose (A) from the drive manifold port (R1) to the steel line attached to motor port (B). Figure 6.105: Hydraulic Connections 12. Connect the case drain hose (A) from the lift manifold port (T3) to the ﬁtting attached to motor port (D). Figure 6.106: Hydraulic Connections 169939 Revision A...
Page 77 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 13. Connect the electrical harness (A) from windrower to the electrical connector on the header. NOTE: Hydraulic hoses removed from the illustration to improve clarity. Figure 6.107: Electrical Connection 14. Lower and lock lever (A). Secure hose (B) with three cinch straps (C).
Page 78 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 15. Move platform (A) to the CLOSED position. Figure 6.109: Windrower LH Platform 169939 Revision A...
Page 79: Installing Options
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.11 Installing Options Install options (if supplied with shipment) in accordance with the instructions supplied with each kit or as follows if instructions are not supplied. 6.11.1 Installing Tall Crop Divider Kit To install the tall crop divider kit, follow these steps: DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 80: Installing Double Windrow Attachment (Dwa)
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 5. Position left-hand divider (B) on header left front corner, and install with four bolts (A) and nuts in existing holes. Tighten hardware. 6. Repeat for right-hand side. 7. Lower cutterbar doors. Figure 6.112: Tall Crop Divider Installed 6.11.2 Installing Double Windrow Attachment (DWA) Refer to instructions supplied with kit.
Page 81 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 3. Install skid shoes. See instruction (MD #169466) supplied with kit. Figure 6.114: Skid Shoe 169939 Revision A...
Page 82: Header Lubrication
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6.12 Header Lubrication The header has been lubricated at the factory. However, it is recommended that you lubricate the header prior to delivery to offset the effects of weather during outside storage and transport and to familiarize yourself with the header.
Page 83 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER Figure 6.116: Lubrication Points B - Driveshaft 7 A - Cutterbar Driveline Universals (2 Places) D - Driveline Shaft 7 C - Conditioner Driveline Universals (4 Places) 10% moly grease is recommended for driveline shaft slip joint only. 169939 Revision A...
Page 84 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER Figure 6.117: Lubrication Points A - Roll Shaft Bearing (2 Places) B - Belt Tensioner Pivot (1 Place) C - Roll Shaft Bearing (2 Places) 169939 Revision A...
Page 85 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER Figure 6.118: Oil Levels A - Conditioner Gearbox Oil Level B - Gearbox Lubricant Level NOTE: Check plugs with top of header horizontal. Oil should slightly run out when plugs are removed. 169939 Revision A...
Page 87: Performing Predelivery Checks
7 Performing Predelivery Checks DANGER 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. IMPORTANT: To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen down between auger and pans. 1.
Page 88 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. When properly tensioned, the tensioner spring should measure approximately 5-9/16–5-15/16 in. (141–151 mm) in length. Figure 7.3: Tensioner Spring 169939 Revision A...
Page 89: Checking Header Float
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.2 Checking Header Float 1. Start engine and lower header to ground and ensure header lift cylinders are fully retracted. 2. Adjust the header angle/tilt to mid-range position with the switches (A) and (B) on the windrower ground speed lever (GSL).
Page 90: Checking Header Level
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.3 Checking Header Level To check if header is level, and adjust if necessary, follow these steps. DANGER 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.
Page 91 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8. Place wooden blocks under header cutterbar and header lift linkage. 9. Disengage header safety props. Figure 7.8: Wooden Block 10. Start engine and lower header onto blocks so that header lift linkage (A) lifts at windrower leg and off of shims.
Page 92: Checking Conditioner Rolls
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.4 Checking Conditioner Rolls 7.4.1 Checking Conditioner Roll Gap 1. Check the size of the gap between the conditioner rolls. The amount of thread protruding through jam nut should be 3/4 in (19 mm). This equates to 1/2 in. (13 mm) of roll gap (B).
Page 93 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. At each end of rolls, loosen nuts (A) and slide cover (B) upwards to expose observation hole. Figure 7.13: Ends of Conditioner Rolls 4. Examine the roll timing at each end of the rolls with the header fully lowered.
Page 94: Checking Skid Shoes
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.5 Checking Skid Shoes DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine: stop engine, remove key, and engage safety props before going under machine for any reason. 1. Raise header and engage header safety props. 2.
Page 95: Preparing The Bevel Gearbox
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.6 Preparing the Bevel Gearbox To prepare the bevel gearbox and check the oil level, follow these steps: 1. Adjust header height and angle so that top of header is horizontal. 2. Open the driveshield. Figure 7.17: Driveshield 3.
Page 96: Preparing The Conditioner Gearbox
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.7 Preparing the Conditioner Gearbox To prepare the conditioner gearbox and check the oil level, follow these steps: 1. Adjust the header height and angle until the top of header is horizontal. 2. Open the driveshield. Figure 7.20: Driveshield 3.
Page 97: Checking Manuals
The following manuals should be stored in the manual storage case (A) on the right-hand side of the header: • R85 13-Foot Rotary Disc Pull-Type Mower Conditioner and Self-propelled Windrower Header Parts Catalog • R85 Rotary Disc 13-Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header Operator’s Manual...
Page 98: Running Up The Header
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.9 Running Up the Header DANGER • Keep everyone several hundred feet away from your operation. Ensure bystanders are never in line with the front or rear of the machine. Stones or other foreign objects can be ejected from either end with force.
Page 99: Predelivery Checklist
Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety-related messages that bring your attention to hazards and unsafe practices. Header Serial Number: Table 1 R85 Rotary Disc 13-Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header Predelivery Checklist  Item Reference Check for shipping damage or missing parts. Be sure all —...
Page 100 PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST  Item Reference — Check cutterbar area carefully for loose parts and hardware on the cutterbar. WARNING These objects can be ejected with considerable force when the machine is started, and may result in serious injury or machine damage. RUN-UP PROCEDURE 7.9 Running Up the Header, page 92 Check hydraulic hose and wiring harness routing for...
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