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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 – January 2008

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  • Page 1 R80 Rotary Disc Self-Propelled Windrower Header Unloading & Assembly Instructions Form # 169079 Issue – January 2008...
  • Page 2 MACDON R80 SELF PROPELLED ROTARY DISC HEADER Form # 169079 Issue – January 2008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 • CAUTION sure extinguisher properly maintained and be familiar with its proper use. following general farm safety precautions that should part your...
  • 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.

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

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

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Fittings

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

  • 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: Step 1. Unload Header

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

  • Page 10: Step 2. Remove Underside Shipping Stand

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

  • Page 11: Skid Shoes

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY d. Adjust roller assembly to desired height and install two clevis pins (D). Secure with lynch pins. e. Repeat above steps for opposite side. Set both gauge rollers to same position. B. SKID SHOES a. Unpack skid shoe bundle. b.

  • Page 12: Step 4. Lower Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 4. LOWER HEADER a. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks. CAUTION Ensure spreader bar or chain 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.

  • Page 13: Step 5. Remove Shipping Stands

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 5. REMOVE SHIPPING STANDS NOTE Step a. is only applicable to 16 ft header. 13 ft headers are shipped without the motor installed. c. Remove hairpin from pin (B). d. Hold shipping stand (C), remove pin (B), and remove stand.
  • Page 14 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Close cutterbar doors. Ensure that curtains hang properly and completely enclose cutterbar area. Minor creases in curtains will eventually straighten out. h. Remove five bolts and nuts on each door and remove front angles and lift hooks. Retain lower side bolt (F) for re-installation at same location k.

  • Page 15: Step 6. Install Motor - 13 Ft Only

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. INSTALL MOTOR – 13 FT STEP 7. INSTALL HOSE ONLY SUPPORT a. Retrieve hose support (G) from center mast. b. Remove carriage bolts in support. a. Remove four bolts (A) and remove plate (B) from gearbox. Retain bolts for re-installation and discard plate.

  • Page 16: Step 8. Assemble Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Tighten jam nut (D) against cover while holding STEP 8. ASSEMBLE FORMING bolt (B). SHIELD a. Unpack and remove shipping material. g. Remove lynch pin (G) from adjuster rod (H) and locate rod in hole in side deflector (C). Secure with lynch pin (G).

  • Page 17: Step 9. Install Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 9. INSTALL FORMING SHIELD a. Remove the header from the tractor if attached for ease of installation of the forming shield. b. Retrieve plate (A) and hardware from forming shield bundle. g. Locate forming shield onto spacers (D) on tractor leg and secure with clevis pins (E) and lynch pin.

  • Page 18: Step 10. Install Tall Crop Feed Plates

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 10. INSTALL TALL CROP FEED PLATES c. Remove nuts (A) securing four nut guards and The tall crop feed plates assist the feeding of tall two feed plates to side of compartment and crops into the conditioner by encouraging remove guards and plates.
  • Page 19 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Locate feed plate (J) on the disc (D) ensuring that hole in feed plate registers on disc. Position plate approximately as shown and align holes. IMPORTANT Feed plate should be located so that when holes are aligned, it is closer to the cutter blade leading edge (K) than the trailing edge.

  • Page 20: Step 11. Attach Header To Tractor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 11. ATTACH HEADER TO TRACTOR Refer to M Series Unloading & Assembly Instructions, Form #169018, or M150 & M200 Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual, Form #169017 for tractor operating instructions. c. Slowly drive tractor forward so that feet (C) on tractor enter boots (B) on the header.
  • Page 21 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 4. Adjust link to required length for proper header angle by rotating barrel (E). Tighten nut (D) against barrel. A slight tap with a hammer is sufficient. 5. Proceed to step e. HYDRAULIC LINK – M200 STD, M150 OPTION HEADER UP 3.
  • Page 22 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Remove pin (K) from storage position in linkages on both sides and insert in hole (L) to engage float springs. Secure with hairpin. Disengage lift cylinder stops. CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. k.

  • Page 23: Step 12. Connect Hydraulics

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 12. CONNECT HYDRAULICS A. M200 – 13 FT & 16 FT I. TRACTOR CONNECTIONS Route header return and pressure hose bundle (G) from header to tractor, and locate bundle above existing hose bundle (D) as shown. g.

  • Page 24: Header Connections

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY II. HEADER CONNECTIONS RETURN a. Remove caps and plugs from hoses and lines. PRESSURE RETURN m. Connect hoses from header to fittings as shown. PRESSURE n. Move tractor platform to closed position. CASE DRAIN o. Position hoses in support (L) on header and install plastic ties (M) around hose bundle.

  • Page 25: M150 - 13 Ft

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. M150 - 13 FT I. TRACTOR CONNECTIONS Route header pressure hose (G) from header to tractor, and locate bundle above existing hose bundle (D) as shown. g. Secure with three straps (C). h. Lower and lock lever (A). EXISTING a.

  • Page 26: Header Connections

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY II. HEADER CONNECTIONS a. Remove caps and plugs from hoses and lines. PRESSURE RETURN Disconnect quick-disconnect (J) at end of header hose (G). k. Remove cap (K) on fitting assembly. ELECTRICAL CASE DRAIN b. Connect the three hoses from tractor to the fittings on the header as shown.

  • Page 27: Step 13. Install Options

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY d. Install a lift on each of the two end skid shoes, STEP 13. INSTALL OPTIONS and on two additional shoes at equi-distant locations as follows: A. TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT If kit not supplied, proceed to B. SHOE LIFT KIT. Otherwise, proceed as follows: a.

  • Page 28: Step 14. Lubricate The Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 14. LUBRICATE THE c. Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt. d. Replace loose broken fittings HEADER immediately. e. If fitting will not take grease, remove and clean WARNING thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace fitting if necessary.
  • Page 29 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE HEADER – 13 FT High Temp. Extreme Pressure (Cont’d) (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)
  • Page 30 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE HEADER – 16 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 DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) BELT TENSIONER PIVOT (1 PLC) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS)
  • Page 31 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 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) OPTIONAL GAUGE ROLL BEARINGS (2 PLCS) BOTH SIDES 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) DRIVESHAFT (1 PLC)

  • Page 32: Step 15. Perform Pre-Delivery Checks

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS STEP 15. PERFORM PRE- DELIVERY CHECKS WARNING Stop windrower engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. IMPORTANT 16 FT ONLY To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage fallen...

  • Page 33: Header Flotation

    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 16 FT ONLY The header float springs are not used to...

  • Page 34: Conditioner Rolls

    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 35 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS START POSITION g. Check timing flange bolts (C) are tight. h. Close drive shields. GAUGE POSITION d. From the rear of the header, locate gauge at centre of rolls as shown and manually turn rolls to limits of gauge. Rolls will engage the gauge if timing is correct.

  • Page 36: Gauge Rollers Or Skid Shoes

    RH drive compartment: R80 Rotary Disc Header • PARTS CATALOGUE. Form #169054. • R80 Rotary Disc Self-Propelled Windrower Header OPERATOR’S MANUAL. Form #169089. G. LIGHTS – 16 FT ONLY SKID SHOE The hazard lights, which are mounted on both ends of the header, are activated by switches in the M Series tractor cab.

  • Page 37: Run-Up The Header

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS H. RUN-UP THE HEADER CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. CAUTION Clear the area of other persons, pets etc. Keep children away from machinery. Walk around the machine to be sure no one is under, on or close to it.
  • Page 38 NOTES Form # 169079 Issue – January 2008...
  • Page 39 Form # 169079 Issue – January 2008...
  • Page 40 MacDon Inc. 10708 N. Pomona Avenue Kansas City, Missouri United States, 64153-1924 t. (816) 891-7313 f. (816) 891-7323 MacDon Australia Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 079 393 721 P.O. Box 243 Suite 3, 143 Main Street Greensborough, Victoria Australia 3088 t. 03 9432 9982 f.