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MacDon R80 Assembly Instructions Manual

MacDon R80 Assembly Instructions Manual

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R80 Rotary Disc
Self-Propelled Windrower Header
Unloading & Assembly Instructions
Form # 169079
Issue – May, 2007

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  • Page 1 R80 Rotary Disc Self-Propelled Windrower Header Unloading & Assembly Instructions Form # 169079 Issue – May, 2007...
  • Page 2 MACDON SELF PROPELLED ROTARY DISC HEADER Form # 169079 Issue – May, 2007...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PERFORM PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS .................... 22 INTRODUCTION This instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the MacDon Model R80 Rotary Disc Self-Propelled Windrower Header. Use the table of contents to guide you to specific areas. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE THE MACHINE.

  • Page 4: General Safety

    Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of GENERAL SAFETY emergencies. Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure the extinguisher is properly maintained CAUTION and be familiar with its proper use. following general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery.
  • Page 5 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. Keep the area used for servicing machinery clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. spots dangerous when...

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

    III. METRIC BOLTS RECOMMENDED TORQUES 10.9 I. GENERAL The tables shown below give correct torque NC BOLT TORQUE* values for various bolts and capscrews. BOLT DIA. 10.9 Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in • "A" lb-ft N·m lb-ft N·m chart unless otherwise noted throughout this manual.

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Fittings

    FLARE TYPE IV. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS Refer to illustration and proceed as follows: O-RING TYPE FLARE Refer to illustration and proceed as follows: LOCKNUT FITTING WASHER O-RING BODY FLARESEAT SEAT GROOVE a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage. b.

  • Page 8: English/Metric Equivalents

    ENGLISH/METRIC EQUIVALENTS ENGLISH FACTOR SI UNITS (METRIC) acres x 0.4047 hectares (ha) ft/min x 0.3048 = meters/min (m/min) ft/s x 0.3048 = meters/sec (m/s) US gal x 3.7854 = liters (L) gal/min x 3.7854 = liters/min (L/min) (gpm) x 0.7457 = kilowatts (kW) = cubic centimeters (cm x 16.3871...

  • Page 9: Unloading And Assembly

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT STEP 1. UNLOAD HEADER Take care not to contact the other machine if load is two-wide. CAUTION d. Back up until unit clears trailer and slowly lower to 6 inches (150 mm) from ground. To avoid injury to bystanders from being e.

  • Page 10: Step 2. Remove Underside Shipping Stand

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 2. REMOVE UNDERSIDE STEP 3. INSTALL GAUGE SHIPPING STAND ROLLERS – 16 FT ONLY If kit not supplied proceed to Step 4, otherwise CAUTION install kit as follows: NOTE Keep feet clear when removing final bolts. This kit may be installed later in the header assembly sequence but it may be easier prior to laying the header...

  • Page 11: Step 4. Lower Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 4. LOWER HEADER a. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its "underside". b. Attach chain hooks to hooks on either side of header. CHAIN OVERHEAD LIFTING TYPE QUALITY (1/2 INCH) MIN. WORKING LOAD 5000 LB. (2270 KG) CAUTION Stand clear when lowering, as machine may swing.

  • Page 12: Step 5. Remove Shipping Stands

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 5. REMOVE SHIPPING STANDS g. Cut all banding at cutterbar doors. a. Remove four bolts (A) from shipping stand (B). b. Rotate stand down to floor. c. Remove hairpin from pin (C). d. Hold shipping stand (B), remove pin (C), and remove stand.
  • Page 13 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY ACCEPTABLE m. Cut shipping wire/bands securing hose bundle inside drive compartment. n. Remove hose bundle and lay it on header. NOT ACCEPTABLE o. Remove plastic bag from driveshaft. p. Close drive shield. Close cutterbar doors. Ensure that curtains hang properly completely...

  • Page 14: Step 6. Assemble Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. ASSEMBLE FORMING SHIELD a. Unpack and remove shipping material. e. Remove lynch pin (F) from adjuster rod (G) and locate rod in hole in side deflector (C). Secure with lynch pin (F). b. Lay cover (A) upside down on a flat surface. Repeat for other deflector.

  • Page 15: Step 7. Install Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 7. INSTALL FORMING SHIELD a. Remove the header from the tractor if attached for ease of installation of the forming shield. b. Unpack forming shield bundle. g. Locate forming shield onto spacers (D) on tractor leg and secure with clevis pins (E) and lynch pin.

  • Page 16: Step 8. Attach Header To Tractor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 8. ATTACH HEADER TO TRACTOR c. Slowly drive tractor forward so that feet (C) on a. Remove hairpin from pin (A), and remove pin tractor enter boots (B) on the header. from left and right header boots (B). Continue to drive slowly forward until feet engage the boots, and header nudges forward.
  • Page 17 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY g. Engage lift cylinder stops on both lift cylinders. h. Install pin (A) through each boot and foot and secure with hairpin. IMPORTANT Ensure pin (A) is fully inserted and hairpin is installed behind bracket. Remove pin (F) from storage position in linkage and insert in hole (G) to engage float springs.

  • Page 18: Step 9. Connect Hydraulics

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY h. Route header hose bundle (E) to valve block STEP 9. CONNECT HYDRAULICS (F). Disconnect fittings at bundle (E) hose ends. A. 16 FT I. M200 TRACTOR CONNECTIONS Remove fittings at ports (X) and (Y) on valve (F).

  • Page 19: Case Drain

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY II. M200/16 FT HEADER CONNECTIONS a. Remove caps and plugs from hoses and lines. RETURN PRESSURE CASE DRAIN ELECTRICAL b. Connect the three hoses from tractor to the fittings on the header as shown. c. Assemble electrical connector as shown. Form # 169079 Issue –...
  • Page 20 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY EXISTING B. 13 FT I. M150/13FT TRACTOR CONNECTIONS h. Install valve block (F) that is supplied with the a. Disengage and rotate lever (A) counter- tractor (ref. B4657). Refer to installation clockwise to fully up position. instructions supplied in the kit. b.
  • Page 21 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY II. M150/13 FT HEADER CONNECTIONS a. Remove caps and plugs from hoses and lines. PRESSURE RETURN 2. Assemble 45 elbow (H) to female quick- disconnect (J) and attach to hose (E) with ELECTRICAL CASE DRAIN adapter (K). b.

  • Page 22: Step 10. Install Options

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 10. INSTALL OPTIONS II. TALL CROP FEED PLATES (16 FT ONLY) I. TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT If kit not supplied, proceed to STEP 11. PERFORM PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS. If kit not supplied, proceed to II. TALL CROP Otherwise, proceed as follows: FEED PLATE KIT.
  • Page 23 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY III. SHOE LIFT KIT a. Unpack kit. WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder stops before going under machine to adjust skid shoes or for any reason.

  • Page 24: Step 11. Perform Pre-Delivery Checks

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS b. Lifting roll drive belt tension is factory adjusted. STEP 11. PERFORM PRE- Hole in tensioner member should be visible. DELIVERY CHECKS B. HEADER FLOTATION WARNING a. Set the float fine adjustment to mid-range with the tractor float adjustment system in the cab. Refer to the M150 Self-Propelled Windrower Stop windrower engine and remove key Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 25 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS C. CHECK LEVEL OF HEADER a. Park windrower on level ground and raise header approximately 6 inches (150 mm) off ground. b. Check that clearances between header and ground at each end of the header are approximately the same. IMPORTANT The header float springs are not used to level the header.
  • Page 26 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS D. CONDITIONER ROLLS II. ROLL TIMING DANGER I. ROLL GAP 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. ROLL GAP CROP CROP TIMING GAP a.

  • Page 27: Start Position

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS START POSITION g. Check timing flange bolts (C) are tight. h. Close drive shields. GAUGE POSITION d. Locate gauge (B) at center of rolls as shown and manually turn rolls to limits of gauge. Rolls will engage the gauge if timing is correct. e.

  • Page 28: Gauge Rollers

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS E. GAUGE ROLLERS F. LUBRICATE THE HEADER WARNING WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, stop engine, remove key and machine, stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder stops before going engage lift cylinder stops before going...
  • Page 29 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS LUBRICATE HEADER – 13 FT High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base CHECK PLUG Oil should slightly run out when removed. GEARBOX OIL LEVEL ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (3 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY BELT TENSIONER PIVOT (1 PLC) DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (4 PLCS)
  • Page 30 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS LUBRICATE HEADER – 13 FT (Cont’d) High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (3 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) DRIVESHAFT (1 PLC) BOTH SIDES Form # 169079...
  • Page 31 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS LUBRICATE HEADER – 16 FT High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) BELT TENSIONER PIVOT (1 PLC) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) DRIVELINE SHAFT (1 PLC) ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (3 PLCS)
  • Page 32 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS LUBRICATE HEADER – 16 FT (Cont’d) High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (3 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY OPTIONAL GAUGE ROLL BEARINGS (2 DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) PLCS) DRVESHAFT (1 PLC)
  • Page 33 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS G. OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND PARTS CATALOGUE Place Operator’s Manual and Parts Catalogue in storage case in the tractor. Form # 169079 Issue – May, 2007...