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SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

169000

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Revision F

7.10.2.4 Replacing Tine: Tine Bar Extension -

Section Z

a. Remove bolt (F) and keepers (G) on tine to be

replaced, and slide tines off tine bar.

b. Install tines on tine bar, and secure with bolt (F)

and two keepers (G). Tine (H) must be clamped
between keepers (G). Install nut with flat side
against tine bar extension.

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Summary of Contents for A30-D

Page 1: ...The harvesting specialists worldwide A30 D and A40 D Pull Type Mower Conditioner and Self Propelled Auger Header Operator s Manual 169000 Rev F Original Instruction...

Page 2: ...MACDON A40 D SELF PROPELLED AUGER HEADER MACDON A30 D PULL TYPE MOWER CONDITIONER...

Page 3: ...169000 1 Revision F...

Page 4: ...169000 2 Revision F...

Page 5: ...e of information about the machine If you follow the instructions given here your header mower conditioner will work well for many years A parts catalog is also supplied with your new header mower con...

Page 6: ...169000 4 Revision F...

Page 7: ...2 Drawbar Adjustment 32 6 3 3 Drawbar Hitch Set Up 33 6 3 4 3 Point Hitch Cat II III or IIIN Set Up 34 6 4 MOWER CONDITIONER TRACTOR HOOKUP PULL TYPE 35 6 4 1 Drawbar Hook Up 35 6 4 2 3 Point Hitch Ca...

Page 8: ...11 Feed Pan Rock Drop Tine Position 83 6 17 12 Hay Conditioner 84 6 17 13 Roll Tension 87 6 17 14 Forming Shields 88 6 17 15 Tall Crop Dividers 90 6 17 16 Ground Speed 91 6 17 17 Grass Seed Windrowing...

Page 9: ...Reel Drive A40 D 142 7 10 2 Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings A40 D 142 7 11 AUGER AND AUGER DRIVE A30 D 147 7 11 1 Auger Drive Chain A30 D 147 7 11 2 Auger Drive Belts A30 D 148 7 11 3 Auger Pans 149...

Page 10: ...8 TROUBLESHOOTING 169 8 1 WINDROWER PERFORMANCE 169 8 2 MECHANICAL 172 9 OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 174 9 1 HYDRAULIC HEADER ANGLE KITS PULL TYPE 174 9 2 ADDITIONAL SKID SHOES 174 9 3 GAUGE ROLLER KIT 1...

Page 11: ...erious injury It is also used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It is also used as a remi...

Page 12: ...169000 10 Revision F 2 3 2 2 Panel Safety Sign Locations Pull Type Left Hand Side Decal Location A MD 174632 B MD 184422 C MD 166452 D MD 113482 E MD 194464 F MD 174436 G MD 171287 H MD 171279 J MD 3...

Page 13: ...SECTION 2 SAFETY 169000 11 Revision F 2 Panel Safety Sign Locations Pull Type cont d Right Hand Side Decal Location A MD 171279 B MD 184372 C MD 171287 D MD 184422 E MD 174632 F MD 166452...

Page 14: ...SECTION 2 SAFETY 169000 12 Revision F 2 Panel Safety Sign Locations Pull Type cont d Hitch Decal Location A MD 194464 B MD 113482 C MD 174436 D MD 171281 E MD 171281 F MD 171286...

Page 15: ...ETY 169000 13 Revision F 2 3 3 2 Panel Safety Sign Locations Self Propelled Left Hand Side Decal Location A MD 174632 B MD 184422 C MD 166452 D MD 174436 E MD 171288 F MD 184372 G MD 194464 H MD 19452...

Page 16: ...SECTION 2 SAFETY 169000 14 Revision F 2 Panel Safety Sign Locations Self Propelled cont d Right hand side decal location A MD 184422 B MD 174632 C MD 166452...

Page 17: ...operation Read the operator s manual and follow all safety instructions If you do not have a manual obtain one from your dealer Do not allow untrained persons to operate the machine Review safety ins...

Page 18: ...r dealer Rest header on ground or engage hydraulic lock out valves before going under unit 5 MD 171281 a Hot fluid under pressure b CAUTION Coolant is under pressure and may be hot Never remove radiat...

Page 19: ...ning 9 MD 174436 a High pressure oil hazard b WARNING High pressure oil easily punctures skin causing serious injury gangrene or death If injured seek emergency medical help Immediate surgery is requi...

Page 20: ...place and stay clear of moving parts Disengage header drive put transmission in neutral and wait for all movement to stop before leaving operator s position Shut off engine and remove key from igniti...

Page 21: ...tors annually Ensure that all safety signs are installed and legible Make certain everyone is clear of machine before starting engine and during operation Keep riders off the machine Keep all shields...

Page 22: ...r muffs A or ear plugs B protects against objectionable or loud noises Provide a first aid kit for use in case of emergencies Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine Be sure the extinguisher is proper...

Page 23: ...n idling machine Keep the area used for servicing machinery clean and dry Wet or oily floors are slippery Wet spots can be dangerous when working with electrical equipment Be sure all electrical outle...

Page 24: ...h the Operator and engine facing in the direction of travel Header or Auger Header A machine that cuts and conditions hay and is attached to a windrower Mower Conditioner A machine that cuts and condi...

Page 25: ...IDENTIFICATION 4 1 PULL TYPE LIFT CYLINDER LOCK VALVE KNIFE DRIVE BOX SIDE DEFLECTOR FLUFFER DRIVESHIELD HAZARD LIGHT REEL CAM LIFT CYLINDER CONDITIONER STEERING CYLINDER ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE AP...

Page 26: ...SECTION 4 COMPONENTS 169000 24 Revision F PULL TYPE cont d HEADER DRIVE FLOAT SPRING HAZARD LIGHT TAIL LIGHT DRIVESHIELD FORMING SHIELD ADJUSTER BOLTS...

Page 27: ...ONENTS 169000 25 Revision F PULL TYPE cont d ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE STEERING CYLINDER LOCK OUT VALVE CONTROL HOSES PUMP 1000 RPM PTO DRIVELINE SAFETY CHAIN JACK DRAWBAR HITCH TOWING ADAPTER 3 POINT...

Page 28: ...n F 4 2 SELF PROPELLED SKID SHOE GAUGE ROLLER CONDITIONER HAZARD LIGHT REEL BAT REEL CAM DRIVESHIELD KNIFE DRIVE BOX DOUBLE KNIFE AUGER HAZARD LIGHT HYDRAULIC DRIVE FORMING SHIELD WINDROWER HEADER DRI...

Page 29: ...eet Manual Storage RH Endshield WHEELS Tires 31 x 13 5 15 NHS 8 Ply Terra Rib Tread Width 150 in 3810 mm Pressure 30 psi 207 kPa CUTTERBAR Effective Cutting Width 14 ft 9 in 4496 mm 16 ft 3 in 4953 mm...

Page 30: ...placeable Polyethylene Radius to tine tip 22 in 540 mm Speed rpm 20T Sprocket 20T Auger No Load 74 Load 71 19T Auger No Load 70 Load 68 19T Sprocket 20T Auger No Load 70 Load 68 19T Auger No Load 67 L...

Page 31: ...ight 5 9 in 150 mm Below Ground to 35 4 in 900 mm Above Ground Guard Angle Adjustment 7 17 5 HEADER DRIVE Hydraulic From Windrower Pump to One Piston Motor and Two Gear Motors KNIFE Belt Driven Heavy...

Page 32: ...T Auger CONDITIONER Drive Hydraulic M44 44cc Motor To Enclosed Gearbox Roll Type Intermeshing Steel Bars Roll Diameter Bars 9 17 in 233 mm O D Tube 6 63 in 168 mm O D Roll Length 102 in 2590 mm Roll S...

Page 33: ...Follow all safety and operational instructions given in your Operator s Manual If you do not have a tractor windrower manual get one from your Dealer and read it thoroughly Never attempt to start tra...

Page 34: ...r to the mower conditioner s warning lights 6 3 2 Drawbar Adjustment CAUTION Shut off tractor engage parking brake and remove key before working around hitch Adjust tractor drawbar to meet ASAE Standa...

Page 35: ...nsion from underside and secure with hairpin d Gradually tighten four bolts to 265 ft lbf 359 N m e Attach the swivel Articulating Power Tongue APT member D with pin E onto the APT f Secure pin with c...

Page 36: ...y III tractor hitch arms 1 Remove pins D 2 Remove bolts E 3 per side 3 Flip outer plate F and inner plate G on each arm IMPORTANT The inner plate G has a smaller joggle than the outer plate F Always m...

Page 37: ...ractor has a three point hitch lower the lower links as low as possible to prevent damage to the Articulating Power Tongue APT e Attach driveline E to tractor Power Take Off PTO shaft as follows 1 Pos...

Page 38: ...operator s manual e Check distance X between tractor Power Take Off PTO shaft D and implement input shaft E without the front half of the driveline attached f The measurement must NOT exceed the dimen...

Page 39: ...act Left c Connect one lift cylinder hose B as follows CONTROL LEVER POSITION CYLINDER MOVEMENT HEADER MOVEMENT Forward Retract Lower Backward Extend Raise d Connect two header tilt cylinder hoses C a...

Page 40: ...sed If leaving in raised position engage lift cylinder lock out valves c Move remote cylinder control valve lever back and forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure d Disconnect hydraulic hoses and e...

Page 41: ...F j Remove chain lock F and unhook safety chain from tractor Wrap chain around APT for storage k Lower jack to raise APT clear of drawbar l Slowly drive tractor away from mower conditioner m Replace h...

Page 42: ...d forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure e Disconnect hydraulic hoses and electrical harness Store hose ends in holes at front of Articulating Power Tongue APT as shown f Pull pin A securing jack...

Page 43: ...ward side of the windrower 6 6 1 A40 D CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower place all controls in NEUTRAL or in PARK engage park brake if applicable shut off engine and remove key IMPOR...

Page 44: ...lock it in place h Attach cover to mating cover on windrower wiring harness i Remove caps from hydraulic couplers and clean if necessary j Push hose connectors onto mating receptacles as shown until c...

Page 45: ...naps into lock position o Open header LH driveshield p Check hose routing at the reel motor The hose routing depends on which windrower model the header is being attached to The header is factory conf...

Page 46: ...from support bracket c Disengage and rotate lever D counterclockwise to fully up position to release the hose bundle E d Move hose electrical bundle E to header e Route bundle E from windrower through...

Page 47: ...ading and Assembly Instructions MD Part 169078 that was supplied with your A40 D header n Push auger pressure A and auger reel return B hose couplers onto mating receptacles on valve block until colla...

Page 48: ...riveline shield B b Remove the cap C from electrical connector and remove connector from support bracket c Disengage and rotate lever D counterclockwise to fully up position to release the hose bundle...

Page 49: ...ading and Assembly Instructions MD Part 169078 that was supplied with your A40 D header n Push auger pressure A and auger reel return B hose couplers onto mating receptacles on valve block until colla...

Page 50: ...ollowing kits from your MacDon Dealer and install them in accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit KIT DESCRIPTION KIT NUMBER Base Kit B5491 Completion B5492 Coupler B5497 a Disengage ru...

Page 51: ...nap into lock position k Route auger return and reel pressure hose bundle H from header to windrower and locate bundle above existing hose support K as shown l Secure with three straps L and lower lev...

Page 52: ...n M150 M155 and M200 windrowers A jumper hose on this valve block has a specific routing for each model of auger header Check routing of the jumper hose as follows and change as required a Move LH win...

Page 53: ...and B or C and D from windrower valve s c Raise lever E and undo Velcro straps F d Move hose bundle G to store on header walkway e Install caps on connectors and hose ends if equipped f At the header...

Page 54: ...cket j Locate electrical harness through support J and attach cap to electrical connector k Close driveline shield and move windrower platform to closed position l Check to ensure hoses and electrical...

Page 55: ...ted on public roads by towing with a tractor or a truck Proceed to Section 6 8 2 1 Transporting With A Tractor or 6 8 2 2 Transporting With A Truck CAUTION Be aware of roadside obstructions oncoming t...

Page 56: ...ck CAUTION Do NOT tow with a vehicle weighing less than 7500 lb 3400 kg Ensure that the capacity of the towing vehicle is sufficient to maintain control If the mower conditioner is in Transport mode p...

Page 57: ...g cylinder is not fully charged loss of control can result in injury or death Use the temporary transport lock pin if machine must be towed without a fully charged steering cylinder e If steering cyli...

Page 58: ...5 MOWER CONDITIONER TRACTOR UNHOOK PULL TYPE d Tie hoses to Articulating Power Tongue APT e Remove tall crop dividers if equipped as follows 1 Remove U bolt A and bolts B securing crop divider C to le...

Page 59: ...ure APT to frame hook to prevent movement Use cardboard or suitable material under the tie to protect paint k Secure the steering cylinder to the frame with wire Wrap tie around clevis and use cardboa...

Page 60: ...lt M and pulling wheel axle assembly from frame o Lift mower conditioner and back the flatbed trailer under the unit The mower conditioner can be positioned with the APT towards the front or rear of t...

Page 61: ...ne damage Lifting Vehicle Minimum Lifting Capacity 8500 lb 3865 kg Minimum Lifting Height 15 ft 4 5 m Chain Type Overhead Lifting Quality 1 2 in Minimum Working Load 5000 lb 2270 kg d Position forklif...

Page 62: ...i Swing APT to working position j Attach steering cylinder rod end to frame k Install rear forming shields using reverse order of step f in Section 6 8 3 1 Loading Pull Type l Move lift cylinder lock...

Page 63: ...Perform the following at the beginning of each operating season a Adjust tension on drive belts Refer to Sections 7 8 KNIFE AND KNIFE DRIVE 7 9 REEL AND REEL DRIVE A30 D and 7 11 AUGER AND AUGER DRIV...

Page 64: ...E POWER TAKE OFF PTO PULL TYPE DANGER Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine before engaging the PTO Never leave tractor seat with the PTO engaged a Engage PTO slowly just before the mower co...

Page 65: ...e tractor The control is operated momentarily for steering and MUST be returned to OFF or NEUTRAL position as soon as the mower conditioner reaches the desired path of travel 6 15 1 Right Side Operati...

Page 66: ...n 6 15 3 Avoiding Obstacles Move steering lever as required to avoid obstacles 6 15 4 Square Corners The following procedure is intended only as a guide to developing a turning procedure for the tract...

Page 67: ...uncut crop NOTE For ease of operation both levers can be activated with one hand and held until steering cylinder completes its stroke c At position B start turning tractor back towards the uncut crop...

Page 68: ...from storage inside the LH drive compartment g Use wrench on LH end of primary driveshaft to turn rolls forward until plug clears h Return wrench to storage location and secure in place with pin WARNI...

Page 69: ...6 17 1 Auger Speed 6 17 2 Reel Speed 6 17 3 Auger Position 6 17 4 Reel Position 6 17 5 Tine Aggressiveness Adjustment 6 17 6 Cutting Height 6 17 8 Header Angle 6 17 9 Header Flotation 6 17 10 Feed Pan...

Page 70: ...ckets as follows CAUTION 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 a Remove auger drive chain A Refer...

Page 71: ...ving Operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine a Remove reel drive belt A and reel drive chain B from drive sprocket Refer to Sections 7 9 1 Reel Drive Chain...

Page 72: ...ould clear the stripper bars on the auger pan by approximately 1 32 5 32 in 1 4 mm Shimming the stripper bars may be required Refer to Section 7 11 5 Stripper Bars 6 17 4 1 Auger Fore Aft Adjustment A...

Page 73: ...en nuts J and jam nut l Check reel drive chain tension Total chain slack at K should be 1 4 in 6 mm If necessary adjust as follows 1 Loosen bolt L on sprocket and jam nut on adjuster bolt M 2 Turn adj...

Page 74: ...ertical position e Tighten jam nut and four nuts D f Tighten auger drive chain A as follows 1 Turn adjuster bolt C to achieve 1 4 in 6 mm slack at mid span of chain A 2 Tighten nut B on idler sprocket...

Page 75: ...d bolt M on sprocket Recheck tension m Close shields before engaging header 6 17 4 3 Auger Fore Aft Adjustment A40 D CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower place all controls in NEUTRAL o...

Page 76: ...n jam nuts on adjuster bolts F and turn bolts F to adjust auger vertical position d Tighten jam nuts e Tighten nuts E f Open RH endshield g Loosen four nuts G h Loosen jam nuts on adjuster bolts H and...

Page 77: ...Fore Aft Position A30 D NOTE The reel must be adjusted equally on both sides CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower place all controls in NEUTRAL or in PARK engage park brake if applicab...

Page 78: ...Adjustment at forward adjuster bolt should be 0 47 in 12 mm lower than at rear adjuster bolt d Tighten jam nuts and nuts A e Open RH endshield f Loosen reel drive chain C as follows 1 Loosen nut D on...

Page 79: ...p edges or burrs from tine m Check that reel is evenly adjusted 6 17 5 3 Reel Fore Aft Position A40 D NOTE The reel must be adjusted equally on both sides CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of win...

Page 80: ...f Open RH endshield g Loosen four nuts G h Loosen jam nuts on adjuster bolts H and turn bolts H to adjust reel vertical position i Tighten jam nut j Tighten four nuts G k Close shields before engagin...

Page 81: ...olts B and turn bolts to rotate cam to desired position Viewed from right side rotate cam clockwise to obtain more aggressive tine action d Tighten nuts A and jam nuts on bolts B e Check that chain an...

Page 82: ...e to float header over obstacles and follow ground contours rather than supporting header with the cylinder NOTE Lowering the skid shoes or gauge rollers raises the cutting height This may be desirabl...

Page 83: ...e flatten header angle rotate the turnbuckle sleeve C so that the turnbuckle decreases in length d To increase steepen header angle rotate the turnbuckle sleeve C so that the turnbuckle increases in l...

Page 84: ...use header weight transfers to outside tire whenever header is swung from one side to the other tires must be fully inflated 30 psi 207 kPa to minimize effects on header float CAUTION To prevent accid...

Page 85: ...id bodily injury or death from unexpected start up or fall of raised machine stop engine remove key and engage header lift cylinder stops before going under machine a Raise header fully and engage hea...

Page 86: ...er fully b Stop engine and remove key NOTE When adjusting roll gap be sure that the decal reading is the same on both sides of the conditioner roll to achieve consistent intermesh across the rolls NOT...

Page 87: ...o expose access port C at each end of conditioner b Examine roll timing distance X at each end of the rolls with header fully lowered Each steel bar on one roll should be centered between two bars of...

Page 88: ...ests on the ground b Loosen bolt A and rotate cover B to expose access port C c Examine roll timing distance X at each end of the rolls NOTE The rolls are aligned if the distance X varies less than 1...

Page 89: ...windrower place all controls in NEUTRAL or in PARK engage park brake if applicable shut off engine and remove key a Lower header fully b Stop engine and remove key c To increase the roll tension loose...

Page 90: ...or ease of pick up 6 17 14 1 Side Deflectors The position of the side forming shields controls the width and placement of the windrow CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower place all cont...

Page 91: ...gage park brake if applicable shut off engine and remove key a For more crop control in light material lower the deflector G by pushing down on one side of the deflector and then on the other side Loc...

Page 92: ...nd reposition divider C to align with alternate hole location D c Reinstall bolts B and tighten d Tighten U bolt A Proceed as follows to remove tall crop dividers a Remove U bolt A and bolts B and rem...

Page 93: ...satisfactory b Choose a ground speed that allows the knife to cut the crop smoothly and evenly c The chart below indicates the relationship between ground speed and area cut for three header sizes Exa...

Page 94: ...rs and beater supports have been removed to reduce auger wrapping 6 17 17 3 Seven Bat Reel A seventh bat is added to the reel body for smoother reel action and better crop feed into the header 6 17 17...

Page 95: ...rming Rods Forming rods are provided to assist in forming the narrow windrows preferred for this application a Bend rods to modify the windrow shape Use forming rods in conjunction with auger pan exte...

Page 96: ...5 75 85 Rocky 6 0 6 5 65 75 Smooth 7 5 8 5 80 90 Rocky 6 0 6 5 65 75 0 in 0 in Lower Slot Center Slot Upper Slot Variable 0 in 0 in 0 in 0 in 0 in 1850 1950 1850 1950 1850 1950 1850 1950 73 77 70 75 6...

Page 97: ...ding will expose the hay to fresher less saturated air e Cutting hay perpendicular to the direction of the prevailing winds is also recommended 6 18 4 Windrow Characteristics It is recommended that a...

Page 98: ...ock outs d If possible block up the header to take weight off tires e Re paint all worn or chipped painted surfaces to prevent rust f Loosen drive belts g Lubricate header mower conditioner thoroughly...

Page 99: ...g items such as scarves or bracelets Use adequate light for the job at hand Replace all shields removed or opened for service Use only service and repair parts made or approved by the equipment manufa...

Page 100: ...QUE SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8 ft lbf N m ft lbf N m ft lbf N m 1 4 6 8 9 12 11 15 5 16 10 13 18 24 25 34 3 8 20 27 32 43 41 56 7 16 30 41 50 68 70 95 1 2 45 61 75 102 105 142 9 16 60 95 110 149 149 202 5 8 95...

Page 101: ...wn in this table are valid for non greased or non oiled threads and heads Therefore do NOT grease oil or bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual BOLT DIA BOLT TORQUE 8 8 cast alum...

Page 102: ...bly 7 3 1 5 O Ring Type Hydraulic Fittings a Inspect O ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects b On angle fittings back off the lock nut until washer A bottoms out at top of groove B in fitting c Ha...

Page 103: ...d tube or hose nut until hand tight The nut should turn freely until it is bottomed out Torque fitting further to the specified number of F F F T Flats From Finger Tight or to a given torque value in...

Page 104: ...mperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base As Required Unless Otherwise Specified High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP Performance With 10 Ma...

Page 105: ...nds per square inch psi x 6 8948 kilopascals kPa x 00689 megapascals MPa Torque pound feet or foot pounds lbf ft or ft lbf x 1 3558 newton meters N m pound inches or inch pounds lbf in or in lbf x 0 1...

Page 106: ...lly closed position Shield will self latch c To open driveline shield disengage rubber latch C and open shield D d To close lower shield D and engage rubber latch C 7 5 LIFT CYLINDER LOCK OUTS 7 5 1 S...

Page 107: ...AINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7 6 1 Greasing Procedure a Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit b Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until grease over...

Page 108: ...2 Performance With 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base KNIFE DRIVE BEARING 1 PLC AUGER SHAFT BEARING 1 PLC NOTE To prevent binding and or excessive wear caused by knife pressing on g...

Page 109: ...y knife pressing on guards do NOT over grease If more than 6 to 8 pumps of grease gun are required to fill the cavity replace the seal in the knife head AUGER SHAFT BEARING 1 PLC REEL SHAFT BEARING 1...

Page 110: ...HEADER RH SIDE NOTE To prevent binding and or excessive wear caused by knife pressing on guards do NOT over grease If more than 6 to 8 pumps of grease gun are required to fill the cavity replace the...

Page 111: ...If more than 6 to 8 pumps of grease gun are required to fill the cavity replace the seal in the knife head KNIFE HEAD BEARING 1 PLC KNIFE DRIVE BEARING 1 PLC GAUGE ROLLER BEARINGS 2 PLCS BOTH SIDES IF...

Page 112: ...G 169000 110 Revision F III HAY CONDITIONER ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS 2 PLCS ROLL PIVOT 1 PLC BOTH SIDES ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS 2 PLCS High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max Molybdenum Di...

Page 113: ...CROSS SHAFT 1 PLC DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS 2 PLCS DRIVELINE SHAFTS 2 PLCS 10 MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINTS ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS 2 PLCS A30 D and A40 D High Temperature Ex...

Page 114: ...AINTENANCE AND SERVICING 169000 112 Revision F V PULL TYPE CARRIER FRAME WHEEL BEARINGS 1 PLC BOTH SIDES TONGUE PIVOT 1 PLC FRAME HEADER PIVOT 1 PLC BOTH SIDES LIFT LINKAGE 2 PLCS BOTH SIDES LIFT CYLI...

Page 115: ...s locations that require lubrication See Section 7 3 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for proper oil Apply oil to upper edge of lower spans when oiling chains A30 D HEADER LH SIDE CHECK ROLL GEARBO...

Page 116: ...locking cam is only on one side of the bearing c Install but do NOT tighten flangette bolts E d When shaft is correctly located lock the lock collar with a punch NOTE The collar should be locked in th...

Page 117: ...ic oil reservoir 7 7 2 2 Oil Level Check oil level daily before start up at the sight gauge on the left side of the Articulating Power Tongue APT Oil level should be at or near FULL mark on the gauge...

Page 118: ...at 4000 psi 27 6 MPa See your Dealer for adjustment or service A pressure gauge can be installed at the gauge port F as shown above 7 7 3 Hoses and Lines Check hydraulic hoses and lines daily for sig...

Page 119: ...ife from cutterbar a Stroke knife as required to expose knife sections b Remove lock nuts A and lift section B off of bolts IMPORTANT Do NOT mix heavy and light knife sections on same knife c Clean an...

Page 120: ...it has been replaced 7 8 4 Removing Knife Head Bearing a Remove the knife See Section 7 8 2 Removing Knife b Using a flat ended tool G with approximately the same diameter as the plug H tap out the s...

Page 121: ...lts A from lean bar end cap 2 Pull out end cap and plastic storage tube assembly B with the knife inside 3 Slide knife from storage tube B 4 Replace storage tube inside lean bar 5 Reinstall bolts A an...

Page 122: ...replacement procedure IMPORTANT Replace adjacent guards when replacing center guard a Remove two nuts A and bolts that attach center guard B and top guide C to cutterbar b Remove guard and top guide...

Page 123: ...ting surfaces See illustration NOTE Top guide C which is an inverted stub guard must accommodate the two overlapping knives at center guard location on double knife header Ensure replacement is correc...

Page 124: ...pet could engage an idling machine 7 8 8 1 Adjusting Knife Hold Down Pointed Guards a Torque nuts C to 35 ft lbf 46 N m b Turn adjuster bolts D Using feeler gauge clearance from hold down to knife se...

Page 125: ...wn to knife section should be 0 004 0 016 in 0 1 0 4 mm at the guide tip and 0 004 0 040 in 0 1 1 0 mm at rear of guide c Torque nuts G to 53 ft lbf 72 N m d After adjusting all hold downs run header...

Page 126: ...djuster bolt C d Turn adjuster bolt C to move pulley D until a force of 5 6 5 lbf 22 30 N deflects belt A 0 55 in 14 mm at mid span e Tighten jam nut at C and three nuts B f Close endshield g Readjust...

Page 127: ...nuts B g Loosen jam nut on adjuster bolt C and turn adjuster bolt C so that knife drive belt A can be slipped off pulley D h Remove bolt in plate in LH endsheet at knife drive box i Slip belt off knif...

Page 128: ...until a force of 5 6 5 lbf 22 30 N deflects belt A 0 55 in 14 mm at mid span c Tighten jam nut at C and three nuts B d Re position V belts K on pulley D e Turn adjuster bolt J to move drive pulley unt...

Page 129: ...ied at mid span deflects belt A 0 55 in 14 mm d Tighten jam nut at C and three nuts B e Close endshield f Readjust tension of a new belt after a short run in period about 5 hours 7 8 9 5 Removing RH K...

Page 130: ...Be sure adjusting screw is fully loosened then tension belt b Turn adjuster bolt C to move pulley D until a force of 5 6 5 lbf 22 30 N applied at mid span deflects belt A 0 55 in 14 mm c Tighten jam n...

Page 131: ...ects belt A 0 55 in 14 mm d Tighten jam nut at C and three nuts B e Readjust tension of a new belt after a short run in period about 5 hours Double V Belts a Loosen three nuts F and jam nut on adjuste...

Page 132: ...UTION 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 Timing Belt a Route knife drive belt A through opening...

Page 133: ...6 in 4 mm c Tighten jam nut at G and three nuts F d Readjust tension of a new belt after a short run in period about 5 hours 7 8 10 4 Adjusting Tension RH Knife Drive Belt A40 D IMPORTANT To prolong b...

Page 134: ...h this hole to remove it 7 8 10 6 Installing RH Knife Drive Belt A40 D a Route knife drive belt A through opening in endsheet onto knife drive box pulley and knife drive pulley J as shown NOTE When in...

Page 135: ...ions are centered between guard points as shown c Rotate right side knife drive box pulley C COUNTERCLOCKWISE until right side knife D is at the center of the inboard stroke d Install right side knife...

Page 136: ...ing Tension RH Knife Drive Timing Belt A30 D or 7 8 10 4 Adjusting Tension RH Knife Drive Belt A40 D 2 If RIGHT KNIFE leads LEFT KNIFE rotate RIGHT HAND driven pulley C clockwise 3 If RIGHT KNIFE lags...

Page 137: ...y Refer to one of the following sections depending on your equipment Section 7 8 9 1 Adjusting Tension LH Knife Drive Timing Belt A30 D Section 7 8 9 4 Adjusting Tension RH Knife Drive Timing Belt A30...

Page 138: ...ntacts knife head D 0 010 in 0 25 mm gap g Install bolt E and nut and torque to 160 ft lbf 217 N m h Align knife head D with pitman arm C i Install knife head pin F in pitman arm C and tap it down int...

Page 139: ...A and nut Torque bolts to 160 ft lbf 217 N m d Install knife drive box See previous page 7 8 12 6 Changing Knife Drive Box Oil NOTE Change knife drive box lubricant after the first 50 hours operation...

Page 140: ...d nut B and recheck tension f Close shield before engaging header 7 9 1 2 Removing Remove reel drive chain A as follows a Open shield on header RH side b Remove reel drive belt D from pulley E Refer t...

Page 141: ...ve chain tension and adjust if necessary See Section 7 9 1 Reel Drive Chain A30 D f Close shield before engaging header 7 9 2 2 Removing Remove reel drive belts A as follows a Open shield on header RH...

Page 142: ...g Slide bearing support J off tine bar and remove bearing halves K h Remove nut bolt and keeper on each tine to be removed and slide tine off the bar 7 9 3 2 Installing Tines and Bearings Cam End CAU...

Page 143: ...bar e Slide bearing support M off tine bar and remove bearing halves Q f Remove nut bolt and keeper on each tine to be removed and slide tine off the bar 7 9 3 4 Installing Tines and Bearings Opposit...

Page 144: ...0 2 1 Replacing Tine and Bearing Cam End Disc 1 a Loosen bolt on cover A and slide cover to expose hole in cam disc Rotate reel and align bearing with hole b Remove cam follower bearing bolt B bearing...

Page 145: ...olts in end tines at this time i Position end of tine bar clear of cam disc and install cam arm assembly D complete with bearing on tine bar j Engage cam arm into cam track as shown k Attach bearing f...

Page 146: ...and keeper E on tine to be replaced 2 Remove bolts and keepers on tines as required to facilitate replacement of damaged or worn tine 3 Slide tines off tine bar 4 Install tines on tine bar and secure...

Page 147: ...e as follows 1 Remove bolt D and keeper E on tine to be replaced 2 Remove bolts and keepers on tines as required to facilitate replacement of damaged or worn tine 3 Slide tines off tine bar 4 Install...

Page 148: ...ion Section Z a Remove bolt F and keepers G on tine to be replaced and slide tines off tine bar b Install tines on tine bar and secure with bolt F and two keepers G Tine H must be clamped between keep...

Page 149: ...in 5 mm slack at mid span of chain Tighten nut A on idler sprocket support d Rotate auger and check chain for slack at tightest point Readjust position of idler sprocket to achieve required slack e Cl...

Page 150: ...er about 5 hours of operation f Close shield before engaging header 7 11 2 2 Removing a Open LH endshield b Remove auger drive chain D as follows 1 Loosen nut E on idler sprocket support 2 Turn adjust...

Page 151: ...placement pans are also available from your Dealer 7 11 4 Rubber Fingers Rubber fingers should be replaced if missing or damaged a Remove nut and bolt A and remove finger B b Position new finger in ho...

Page 152: ...required for certain crop conditions or especially in tall crops that cause material to bunch up at the ends of the conditioner rolls Stripper bar extensions will allow the auger to carry the crop mor...

Page 153: ...e breather A check plug B and drain plug C e Allow oil to drain f Replace drain plug C and add oil at A to required level Use Gear Lubricant SAE 85W 140 API Service Class GL 5 1 06 quarts 1 0 liters g...

Page 154: ...g shield Repeat for other deflector d Disassemble locking handles H and remove bolts e Disassemble fluffer shield J from forming shield cover f Remove bolts K to remove deflector fins L from cover 7 1...

Page 155: ...aulic Drive Motor All Models a Open shield covering conditioner drive b On pull type machines disconnect hydraulic hoses from the motor and install caps on hose ends and motor ports c On self propelle...

Page 156: ...clear of gearbox d Remove two nuts and bolts C from upper roll shaft at gearbox and pull driveline clear of gearbox e Open LH endshield f Remove auger drive chain D from small sprocket as follows 1 Lo...

Page 157: ...move three bolts N from the tapered bushing 3 Install bolts in two threaded holes in bushing and tighten to release bushing 4 Remove pulley K bushing and key i Remove two bolts O and nut and bolt P at...

Page 158: ...nd tighten Install bolt E from backside e Tighten hardware f Install drive pulley F as follows 1 Slide pulley F onto shaft with key 2 Install tapered bushing G onto shaft ensuring holes are aligned wi...

Page 159: ...of idler sprocket to achieve required slack n Slide upper roll driveline onto gearbox as shown Install and tighten two bolts and nuts S Torque to 75 ft lbf 102 N m o Attach lower roll driveline flange...

Page 160: ...rom the upper roll shaft at the gearbox and pull driveline clear of gearbox e Open endshield on the LH side of the header f Loosen three nuts D and jam nut on adjuster bolt E g Turn adjuster bolt E so...

Page 161: ...l tapered bushing H onto the shaft ensuring holes are aligned with holes in pulley 3 Align faces of pulley G and countershaft pulley O to within 06 in 1 5 mm 4 Install three bolts in tapered bushing H...

Page 162: ...from motor flange and gearbox face n Apply light coat of silicone to motor flange and position motor on gearbox as shown until mounting holes are aligned and pinion engages gear in gearbox o Install...

Page 163: ...age position on Articulating Power Tongue APT c Position jack on mount provided on frame leg as shown and raise tire just off the ground Place block under frame leg d Remove wheel bolts e Remove wheel...

Page 164: ...d a wheel rim Never use force on an inflated or partially inflated tire Make sure the tire is correctly seated before inflating to operating pressure If the tire is not in correct position on the rim...

Page 165: ...to access the nuts c Remove clevis pins B and disengage tabs on skid shoe from slots in cutterbar d Remove eight bolts C and remove wear plates D e Position replacement wear plate D as shown The same...

Page 166: ...ing a Position gauge roller assembly below cutterbar and insert tabs on roller assembly into slots C in frame Secure with two pins B at lowest position b Attach clips A with bolts and nuts to secure r...

Page 167: ...ion 7 3 1 5 25 and 50 Knife Drive Belt Tension Sections 7 8 10 and 7 8 11 10 Knife Drive Box Mounting Bolts Torque 200 ft lbf 270 N m Section 7 8 12 7 18 1 2 Interval Maintenance Self Propelled INTERV...

Page 168: ...ANCE IS NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED BUT IS AT THE OWNER OPERATOR S DISCRETION Auger Drive Chain except A40 D Hydraulic Hoses and Lines Hydraulic Oil Level Reel Drive Chain except A40 D Sections Guards and H...

Page 169: ...ery 250 Hours After END OF SEASON Refer To Section 6 19 STORAGE 10 HOURS OR DAILY 1 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 2 Check Hydraulic Hoses And Lines For Leaks 3 Oil Knife Except In Sandy Conditions 4 Check...

Page 170: ...IS NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED BUT IS AT THE OWNER OPERATOR S DISCRETION Auger Drive Chain Hydraulic Hoses and Lines Hydraulic Oil Level Reel Drive Chain Sections Guards and Hold Downs Knife Assembly Knife...

Page 171: ...pread too narrow Adjust forming shields for wider swath 6 17 14 Crop is bunched in windrow Adjust forming shields baffle Excessive Drying Or Bleaching Of Crop Excessive crimping Increase roll gap 6 17...

Page 172: ...PTO Check for proper match of pump and gear drive at PTO 5 1 Reel drive chain too loose except A40 D Increase chain tension 7 9 1 Reel position incorrect Move reel forward and down 6 17 5 Relief valv...

Page 173: ...Roll gap too large Adjust roll gap 6 17 12 1 Conditioner running too slow Maintain rated knife conditioner speed 5 1 5 2 Uneven crop flow across auger Remove front stripper bar or stripper bar extensi...

Page 174: ...17 10 Knife speed too slow Maintain proper RPM on PTO Check for proper match of pump and gear drive at PTO 5 1 Guards knife and hold downs misaligned Straighten guards align hold downs 7 8 7 7 8 8 Ex...

Page 175: ...Replace 7 8 4 Worn knife head pin 7 8 3 Bent or broken guard Straighten or replace 7 8 7 Incorrect end guards at knife head Replace with correct number of special guards Windrower Side Drift Header is...

Page 176: ...shoes may be added for extra control of cutting height and protection of cutting components 9 3 GAUGE ROLLER KIT The gauge roller kit replaces the outer skid shoes and consists of rollers in place of...

Page 177: ...D ASSEMBLY Header specific instructional manual for unloading assembly and set up procedures are included with your shipment HEADER DESCRIPTION USED ON INSTRUCTION PART NUMBER A30 D Pull Type Mower Co...

Page 178: ...auger 70 A30 D reel 75 A40 auger 73 A40 reel 77 Forming Rods 93 Forming Shields 88 Gauge Roller Kit 174 Gauge Rollers adjusting 80 removing installing 164 Gearbox A30 D 154 156 A40 D 158 159 drain 15...

Page 179: ...142 Reel Bat Kit 174 Reel Drive sprockets 69 Reel Position A30 D 75 76 A40 D 77 78 Reel Speed A30 D 69 A40 D 69 Reel Tine to Header Pan Clearance 80 Relief Valve 116 Reservoir hydraulic 115 oil level...

Page 180: ...oting mechanical 172 windrower performance 169 Turning 180 degrees 65 square corners 64 Unhook Pull Type 38 Unloading 59 175 Unplugging knife 66 rolls 66 Valve Blocks 51 Vertical Adjust A30 D auger 72...

Page 181: ...NOTES 169000 179 Revision F...

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