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MacDon FlexDraper FD261 Operator's Manual (566 pages)

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Brand: MacDon | Category: Farm Equipment | Size: 70 MB

Declaration of Conformity
3
Summary of Changes
11
Recording Model and Serial Number
13
Table of Contents
15
Chapter 1: Safety
25
Safety Alert Symbols
25
Signal Words
26
General Safety
27
Maintenance Safety
29
Hydraulic Safety
31
Welding Precautions
32
Decommissioning and Disposing of Agricultural Equipment
33
Safety Signs
35
Installing Safety Decals
35
Safety Decal Locations
36
Understanding Safety Signs
42
Chapter 2: Product Overview
51
Definitions
51
Product Specifications
53
FD2 Series Flexdraper
57
Header Dimensions
57
FD2 Series Flexdraper Header Component Identification
58
FM200 Float Module Component Identification
59
Chapter 3: Operation
63
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
63
Operational Safety
64
Header Safety Props
64
Reel Safety Props
65
Engaging Reel Safety Props
65
Disengaging Reel Safety Props
66
Header Endshields
67
Opening Header Endshields
67
Closing Header Endshields
68
Checking and Adjusting Header Endshields
70
Removing Header Endshields
74
Installing Header Endshields
74
Reel Drive Cover
75
Removing Reel Drive Cover
75
Installing Reel Drive Cover
77
Flex Linkage Cover
78
Removing Inboard Flex Linkage Covers
78
Installing Inboard Flex Linkage Covers
79
Removing Outboard Flex Linkage Covers
79
Installing Outboard Flex Linkage Covers
80
Daily Start-Up Check
83
Break-In Period
84
Shutting down Combine
85
Cab Controls
86
Integrated Header Controls - Case Combines
86
Side Draper Speed Control - Case IH Combines
87
Reel Reverse Function - Case IH Combines
88
Reel Reverse Function - New Holland CR Series and CH
91
Header Attachment/Detachment
94
Case IH Combines
94
Attaching Header to Case IH Combine
94
Detaching Header from Case IH Combine
100
Header Setup
104
Header Attachments
104
Header Settings
104
Optimizing Header for Straight-Combining Canola
115
Reel Settings
115
Floating Crop Divider Settings (Optional)
118
Float Module Setup
121
FM200 Feed Auger Performance Configurations
121
Ultra Narrow Configuration - Auger Flighting
123
Narrow Configuration - Auger Flighting
127
Medium Configuration - Auger Flighting
130
Wide Configuration - Auger Flighting
132
Ultra Wide Configuration - Auger Flighting
135
Auger Flighting
137
Removing Feed Auger Fingers
144
Installing Feed Auger Fingers
147
Setting Auger Position
148
Checking and Adjusting Feed Auger Springs
150
Stripper Bars
151
Header Operating Variables
152
Cutting off Ground
152
Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels
153
Adjusting Easymove ™ Transport Wheels
154
Extending/Retracting Contour Wheels
155
Extending/Retracting Contour Wheels Using Integrated Controls
156
Leveling Contour Wheel Height
156
Cutting on Ground
159
Adjusting Inner Skid Shoes
160
Adjusting Outer Skid Shoes
161
Header Angle
161
Adjusting Header Angle from Combine
163
Header Float
164
Checking and Adjusting Header Float
164
Changing Float Spring Configuration - Float Levers with Two Holes
170
Locking / Unlocking Header Float
175
Operating in Flex Mode
175
Operating in Rigid Mode
178
Removing Flex Frown Limiter
179
Installing Flex Frown Limiter
179
Checking and Adjusting Wing Balance
180
Reel Speed
186
Optional Reel Drive Sprockets
187
Ground Speed
188
Side Draper Speed
188
Adjusting Side Draper Speed
189
Feed Draper Speed
190
Knife Speed Information
190
Checking Knife Speed
191
Reel Height
192
Checking and Adjusting Reel Height Sensor Orientation
193
Replacing Reel Height Sensor
194
Checking and Adjusting Reel Height Sensor Voltage
195
Reel Fore-Aft Position
196
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position
197
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders
198
Checking and Adjusting Fore-Aft Position Sensor Voltage
202
Checking and Adjusting Fore-Aft Position Sensor Orientation
203
Reel Tine Pitch
205
Reel Cam Settings
205
Adjusting Reel Cam
207
Upper Cross Auger
208
Adjusting Upper Cross Auger Position - Two or Three Piece Augers
208
Checking Upper Cross Auger for Interference
211
Crop Dividers
211
Removing Crop Dividers
212
Installing Crop Dividers
213
Removing Floating Crop Dividers
215
Installing Floating Crop Dividers
216
Adjusting Floating Crop Dividers
219
Crop Divider Rods
230
Removing Crop Divider Rods
231
Installing Crop Divider Rods
231
Optional Rice Divider Rods
232
Auto Header Height Control System
234
Recommended Sensor Output Voltages for Combines
234
Manually Checking Voltage Limits
235
Case IH 130 and 140 Series MID-Range Combines
238
Header Settings Quick Reference - Case IH 130, 140, 150, and 160 Series
238
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab - Case IH 5130, 5140, 6130, 6140, 7130, and 7140
239
Setting up Header on Combine Display - Case IH 5130, 5140, 6130, 6140, 7130, and 7140
242
With Software Version below 28.00
244
Setting Preset Cutting Height - Case IH 5130, 5140, 6130, 6140, 7130, and 7140
247
Case IH 120, 230, 240, 250 and 260 Series Combines
249
Header Settings Quick Reference - Case IH 120, 230, 240, 250 and 260 Series
249
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab - Case IH, 120, 230, 240, and 250 Series Combines
251
Software Version below 28.00
253
Software
258
Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages - Case IH Combines
264
Setting Preset Cutting Height - Case IH 120, 230, 240, and 250 Series Combines
266
Reel Speed Sensor Compatibility - Case IH Combines
267
Unplugging Cutterbar
269
Unplugging Float Module Feed Draper
270
Transport
271
Transporting Header on Combine
271
Towing
271
Attaching Header to Towing Vehicle
272
Precautions for Towing Header
272
Converting from Transport to Field Position (Option)
273
Moving Left Outboard Wheel from Transport to Working Position - Contourmax ™ Option
273
Removing Tow-Bar
274
Storing Tow-Bar
277
Moving Front (Left) Wheels into Field Position
278
Moving Rear (Right) Wheels into Field Position
281
Converting from Field to Transport Position (Option)
283
Moving Left Outboard Wheel from Working to Transport Position - Contourmax ™ Option
283
Moving Front (Left) Wheels into Transport Position
284
Moving Rear (Right) Wheels into Transport Position
286
Removing Tow-Bar from Storage
288
Attaching Tow-Bar
289
Chapter 4: Maintenance and Servicing
293
Preparing Machine for Servicing
293
Maintenance Requirements
294
Maintenance Schedule/Record
294
Break-In Inspection
297
Equipment Servicing - Preseason
297
Equipment Servicing - End-Of-Season
298
Checking Hydraulic Hoses and Lines
298
Lubrication
300
Lubrication Intervals
300
Every 10 Hours
300
Every 25 Hours
301
Every 50 Hours
302
Every 100 Hours
306
Every 250 Hours
308
Every 500 Hours
310
Greasing Procedure
311
Lubricating Reel Drive Chain
312
Lubricating Auger Drive Chain
313
Lubricating Header Drive Main Gearbox
314
Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Main Gearbox
314
Adding Oil to Header Drive Main Gearbox
315
Changing Oil in Header Drive Main Gearbox
316
Lubricating Header Drive Completion Gearbox
316
Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Completion Gearbox
316
Adding Oil to Header Drive Completion Gearbox
317
Changing Oil in Header Drive Completion Gearbox
318
Hydraulics
320
Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir
320
Adding Oil to Hydraulic Reservoir
320
Changing Oil in Hydraulic Reservoir
321
Changing Oil Filter
322
Electrical System
324
Replacing Light Bulbs
324
Header Drive
325
Removing Driveline
325
Installing Driveline
327
Removing Driveline Guard
330
Installing Driveline Guard
332
Adjusting Chain Tension - Main Gearbox
334
Adjusting Chain Tension - Completion Gearbox
335
Feed Auger
337
Checking Feed-Auger-To-Pan Clearance
337
Checking Feed Auger Chain Tension
339
Checking Feed Auger Drive Chain Tension - Quick Method
339
Checking Feed Auger Drive Chain Tension - Thorough Method
341
Adjusting Feed Auger Drive Chain Tension
344
Auger Flighting
346
Auger Fingers
347
Removing Feed Auger Fingers
347
Installing Feed Auger Fingers
349
Checking Auger Finger Timing
351
Adjusting Auger Finger Timing
352
Cutterbar
355
Replacing Knife Section
355
Removing Knife
356
Installing Knife
357
Spare Knives
359
Pointed Knife Guards and Hold-Downs
360
Pointed Knife Guard Configuration on Single-Knife Headers
362
Pointed Knife Guard Configuration on Double-Knife Header - FD235
363
Pointed Knife Guard Configuration on Double-Knife Header - FD240
364
Pointed Knife Guard Configuration on Double-Knife Header - FD241 and FD261
365
Pointed Knife Guard Configuration on Double-Knife Header - FD245
366
Pointed Knife Guards Configuration on Double-Knife Header - FD250
367
Adjusting Knife Guards and Guard Bar
368
Replacing Pointed Knife Guards
370
Checking Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards
372
Adjusting Hold-Down - Pointed Knife Guards
374
Replacing Pointed Center Knife Guard - Double-Knife Header
375
Checking Center Hold-Down on Double-Knife Header - Pointed Knife Guards
377
Adjusting Center Hold-Down on Double-Knife Header - Pointed Knife Guards
379
Short Knife Guards and Hold-Downs
380
Short Knife Guard Configuration on Single-Knife Headers
381
Short Knife Guard Configuration on Double-Knife Headers - All Except FD241 and FD261
382
Short Knife Guard Configuration on Double-Knife Headers - FD241 and FD261
383
Replacing Short Knife Guards or End Knife Guards
384
Checking Hold-Down - Short Knife Guards
386
Adjusting Hold-Down - Short Knife Guards
387
Replacing Center Knife Guard - Double-Knife Headers
388
Checking Center Hold-Down on Double-Knife Headers - Short Knife Guards
390
Adjusting Center Hold-Down on Double-Knife Headers - Short Knife Guards
392
Knifehead Shield
393
Installing Knifehead Shield
393
Knife Drive System
395
Knife Drive Box
395
Checking Oil Level in Knife Drive Box
395
Checking Mounting Bolts
396
Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box
396
Feed Deck
398
Replacing Feed Draper
398
Checking and Adjusting Feed Draper Tension
401
Feed Draper Drive Roller
403
Removing Feed Draper Drive Roller
403
Installing Feed Draper Drive Roller
405
Removing Feed Draper Drive Roller Bearing
406
Installing Feed Draper Drive Roller Bearing
409
Feed Draper Idler Roller
409
Removing Feed Draper Idler Roller
409
Installing Feed Draper Idler Roller
412
Replacing Feed Draper Idler Roller Bearing
414
Lowering Feed Deck Pan
418
Raising Feed Deck Pan
420
Checking Breakaway Hooks
421
Stripper Bars
423
Removing Stripper Bars
423
Installing Stripper Bars
423
Header Side Drapers
425
Removing Side Drapers
425
Installing Side Drapers
427
Adjusting Side Draper Deck Height
429
Adjusting Side Draper Tension
431
Adjusting Side Draper Tracking
434
Inspecting Draper Roller Bearing
435
Removing Side Draper Deck Idler Roller
435
Replacing Side Draper Deck Idler Roller Bearing
437
Installing Side Draper Deck Idler Roller
440
Removing Side Draper Drive Roller
442
Replacing Side Draper Drive Roller Bearing
444
Installing Side Draper Drive Roller
445
Reel
448
Reel-To-Cutterbar Clearance
448
Measuring Reel-To-Cutterbar Clearance
448
Adjusting Reel-To-Cutterbar Clearance
451
Reel Frown
453
Adjusting Reel Shape
453
Centering Reel
454
Removing Air from Reel Lift Hydraulic System
455
Reel Fingers
455
Removing Steel Reel Fingers
456
Installing Steel Reel Fingers
456
Removing Plastic Reel Fingers
457
Installing Plastic Reel Fingers
458
Tine Tube Bushings
459
Removing Bushings from Reels
459
Installing Bushings Onto Reels
462
Reel Endshields
465
Replacing Reel Endshields at Outboard Cam End
466
Replacing Reel Endshields at Inboard Cam End
468
Replacing Reel Endshields at Outboard Tail End
470
Replacing Reel Endshields at Inboard Tail End
471
Replacing Reel Endshield Supports
474
Reel Drive
476
Reel Drive Chain
476
Loosening Reel Drive Chain
476
Tightening Reel Drive Chain
477
Reel Drive Sprocket
478
Removing Reel Drive Single Sprocket
479
Installing Reel Drive Single Sprocket
480
Removing Reel Drive Optional Dual Sprocket
480
Installing Reel Drive Optional Dual Sprocket
483
Changing Reel Speed Chain Position with Two Speed Kit Installed
485
Reel Speed Sensor
485
Replacing Reel Speed Sensor
485
Contour Wheels - Option
489
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque - Contourmax ™ Option
489
Leveling Contour Wheel Height
490
Lubricating Contour Wheel System
492
Checking Contour Wheel End Play
494
Contour Wheels - Zeroing Mechanical Indicator
496
Transport System - Option
498
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque
498
Checking Transport Assembly Bolt Torque
498
Checking Tire Pressure
500
Changing Tow-Bar Hitch Connection from Pintle to Clevis
501
Changing Tow-Bar Hitch Connection from Clevis to Pintle
503
Vertiblade ™ Vertical Knife (Option)
506
Replacing Vertical Knife Sections
506
Lubricating Vertical Knife
509
Changing Vertiblade ™ Vertical Knife Position
510
Chapter 5: Options and Attachments
517
Crop Delivery Kits
517
Crop Lifter Kit
517
Crop Lifter Storage Rack Kit
517
Crop Divider Storage Bracket Kit
518
Floating Crop Dividers
518
Full Length Upper Cross Auger
519
Lodged Crop Reel Finger Kit
520
Rice Divider Rod Kit
520
Sunflower Attachment Kit
521
Vertiblade ™ Vertical Knife Kit
522
Cutterbar Kits
523
Rock Retarder Kit
523
Four-Point Knife Guard
523
FM200 Float Module Kits
524
Crop Deflector Kits
524
Extended Center Filler
524
Feed Auger High-Wear Flighting Extension Kit
525
Full Interface Filler Kit
526
Hydraulic Reservoir Extension Kit
526
Auto Header Height and Tilt Plug Kits
527
Stripper Bars Kit
527
Header Kits
528
Contourmax ™ Contour Wheels Kit
528
Easymove ™ Transport System
529
Inboard Steel End Finger Kit
530
Outboard Steel End Finger Kit
530
Plastic Reel Finger Kit
531
Steel Reel Finger Kit
531
Side Hill Stabilizer Kit
532
Stabilizer Wheel Kit
532
Steel Skid Shoes Kit
533
Stubble Light Kit
533
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
535
Crop Loss at Cutterbar
535
Cutting Action and Knife Components
537
Reel Delivery
540
Troubleshooting Header and Drapers
542
Cutting Edible Beans
544
Chapter 7: Reference
547
Torque Specifications
547
Metric Bolt Specifications
547
Metric Bolt Specifications - Cast Aluminum
549
O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Adjustable
550
O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Non-Adjustable
551
O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings
552
Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings
553
Conversion Chart
555
Index
557
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
565

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