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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 

 

Form # 169078

 

 

Model Year - 2009

 

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B. A40-D HEADER 

The header drive connection only powers the 

knife and hay conditioner on the A40-D header 

(knife only on grass seed header).  Separate 

connections are required for the auger and reel 

as follows: 

a.  Route hoses (A) from tractor through support (B) 

and access hole (C) in header frame alongside 

existing hose bundle (D).   

b.  Remove cover on header electrical receptacle 

(E). 

c.  Push connector onto receptacle and turn collar 

on connector to lock it in place. 

d.  Attach cover to mating cover on tractor wiring 

harness. 

e.  Remove caps from hydraulic couplers and clean 

if necessary. 

f.  Push hose connectors onto mating receptacles 

as shown until collars on receptacles snap into 

lock position.   

g.  Open header L H drive shield. 

h.  Check hose routing at the reel motor and ensure 

it is as shown, depending on which tractor the 

header is being attached to.  Change hoses as 

shown  if  header is being mounted on a M100 

tractor. 

(continued next page) 

KNIFE & 

CONDITIONER 

PRESSURE 

CASE DRAIN 

KNIFE & 

CONDITIONER 

RETURN 

REEL &AUGER 

PRESSURE 

STANDARD HEADER 

GRASS SEED HEADER 

AUGER & REEL 

PRESSURE 

KNIFE PRESSURE 

(FEMALE FITTING 

AT HEADER) 

KNIFE RETURN 

(MALE FITTING 

AT HEADER) 

CASE DRAIN 

HOSE ROUTING – M150/M200 

(FACTORY CONFIGURATION) 

HOSE ROUTING – M100 

Summary of Contents for A30-S

Page 1: ...Form 169078 Model Year 2009 A30 S A30 D A40 D Auger Self Propelled Windrower Header Unloading Assembly Instructions...

Page 2: ...Form 169078 Model Year 2009 MACDON A30 S SELF PROPELLED AUGER HEADER...

Page 3: ...GE ROLLERS 9 STEP 5 LOWER HEADER 10 STEP 6 REMOVE SHIPPING STANDS 11 STEP 7 REPOSITION WOBBLE BOX BREATHER 12 STEP 8 INSTALL TALL CROP DIVIDER 12 STEP 9 ADJUST LEAN BAR 13 STEP 10 ADJUST PAN EXTENSION...

Page 4: ...extinguisher on the machine Be sure the extinguisher is properly maintained and be familiar with its proper use Keep young children away from machinery at all times Be aware that accidents often happ...

Page 5: ...working with electrical equipment Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand Keep machinery clean Do not allow oil or grease to accumulate o...

Page 6: ...se torque values by 5 B SAE BOLTS BOLT DIA A in NC BOLT TORQUE SAE 5 SAE 8 lbf ft N m lbf ft N m 1 4 9 12 11 15 5 16 18 24 25 34 3 8 32 43 41 56 7 16 50 68 70 95 1 2 75 102 105 142 9 16 110 149 149 20...

Page 7: ...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 Hand tighten fitting until back up washer A or washer face if straight...

Page 8: ...48 meters per min m min feet per second ft s x 0 3048 meters per sec m s miles per hour mph x 1 6063 kilometers per hour km h Volume US gallons US gal x 3 7854 liters L ounces oz x 29 5735 milliliters...

Page 9: ...utor WARNING Be sure forks are secure before moving away from load Stand clear when lifting IMPORTANT Do not unload using lean bar for lifting Chain hook slots in lean bar are only for laying the mach...

Page 10: ...ier prior to laying the header down a Unpack skid shoe bundle b Remove two clevis pins C from each skid shoe c Remove nuts bolts and clips D from skid shoe d Insert tabs on skid shoe into slots E on c...

Page 11: ...bly c Remove nuts bolts and clips B from assembly d Insert tabs on roller assembly into slots C on cutterbar at outboard mounting locations on frame and secure with two clevis pins A at lowest positio...

Page 12: ...ide a minimum 4 feet 1 2 m vertical chain height Chain Type Overhead Lifting Quality 1 2 Inch Min Working Load 5000 lb 2270 kg CAUTION Stand clear when lowering as machine may swing NOTE Do not lift a...

Page 13: ...h lynch pin NOTE In soft conditions use a 2x4 block under stand k Lower header onto stand D STEP 6 REMOVE SHIPPING STANDS a Remove two bolts E from shipping stand F b Remove hairpin from pin G c Hold...

Page 14: ...h sides of lean bare and remove lean bar b Attach extensions C to lean bar with four bolts D and nuts provided c Re attach lean bar to header with existing hardware at desired location Tighten bolts d...

Page 15: ...ening Adjust as follows a Remove two bolts A and loosen bolt B b Slide pan extensions C and swath forming rods inboard to desired position and align holes c Re install two bolts A and tighten bolts A...

Page 16: ...cover A with bolts B jam nut D washer E and nut F from previous step e Tighten flange nut F enough to hold deflectors C in position but still allow deflectors to move f Tighten jam nut D against cover...

Page 17: ...d Position forming shield under the tractor frame e Locate forming shield onto bolts A in tractor leg and secure with clevis pins C and hairpin f Lift the aft end of the forming shield and attach stra...

Page 18: ...eed control in tractor to position center link cylinder D so that it can connect to header e Push down on rod end of link cylinder until hook engages pin on header and is locked NOTE If optional auto...

Page 19: ...stand and locating on bracket Reinsert pin E and secure with hairpin j Remove pin from storage position G in linkage and insert in hole H to engage float springs Secure with hairpin k Disengage lift c...

Page 20: ...store f Refer to section A or B for hose attachment details on your specific header model A A30 S AND A30 D HEADERS The connections are the same for all M Series tractors a Route hoses E from tractor...

Page 21: ...on tractor wiring harness e Remove caps from hydraulic couplers and clean if necessary f Push hose connectors onto mating receptacles as shown until collars on receptacles snap into lock position g Op...

Page 22: ...lt H and locking nut Install bolt from under bracket 4 Repeat above steps at the two other brackets on hose support k Route auger return and reel pressure hose bundle D from header to tractor and loca...

Page 23: ...and E on valve block until collar on receptacle snaps into lock position NOTE Adjacent hoses may require slight repositioning to allow access to header hoses f Close driveline shield on header and mo...

Page 24: ...g and the plug F from DWA tee fitting Ports may not be identified e Remove female couplers from auger return and reel pressure hoses G from header f Remove and discard the cap H and adapter fitting J...

Page 25: ...reel pressure hose coupler onto mating receptacle N or P until collar on receptacle snaps into lock position l Close driveline shield on header and move tractor platform to closed position before enga...

Page 26: ...Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt d Replace any loose or broken fittings immediately e If fitting will not take grease remove and clean thoroughly Also clean lubricant passageway Replace...

Page 27: ...TE To prevent binding and or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards do not over grease If more than 6 to 8 pumps of the grease gun are required to fill the cavity replace the seal in the s...

Page 28: ...and or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards do not over grease If more than 6 to 8 pumps of the grease gun are required to fill the cavity replace the seal in the sickle head AUGER SHAF...

Page 29: ...Temp Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base SICKLE DRIVE BEARING 1 PLC AUGER SHAFT BEARING 1 PLC NOTE To prevent binding and or excessive wear cau...

Page 30: ...r excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards do not over grease If more than 6 to 8 pumps of the grease gun are required to fill the cavity replace the seal in the sickle head SICKLE HEAD BEAR...

Page 31: ...C A40 D HEADER RH SIDE NOTE To prevent binding and or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards do not over grease If more than 6 to 8 pumps of the grease gun are required to fill the cavity...

Page 32: ...Year 2009 30 LUBRICATE THE HEADER Cont d HAY CONDITIONER ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS 2 PLCS ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS 2 PLCS ROLL PIVOT 1 PLC BOTH SIDES High Temp Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max Molybde...

Page 33: ...E UNIVERSALS 2 PLCS DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS 2 PLCS DRIVELINE SHAFTS 1 PLC DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS 2 PLCS DRIVELINE SHAFTS 2 PLCS A30 D A40 D 10 MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINTS ONL...

Page 34: ...BLY Form 169078 Model Year 2009 32 LUBRICATE THE HEADER Cont d OILING Apply oil to upper edge of lower spans when oiling chains SAE 30 REEL DRIVE CHAIN 1 PLC OIL KNIFE DAILY EXCEPT IN SANDY SOIL AUGER...

Page 35: ...priate section for your particular header I A30 S SINGLE KNIFE a Open shield on header RH side b Reel drive belts A should deflect 3 16 in 4 mm when a load of 8 12 lbf 35 40 N is applied to each belt...

Page 36: ...span j Close shield k Proceed to Section B AUGER STRIPPER BAR CLEARANCE III A40 D DOUBLE KNIFE a Open shield on header RH side b Sickle drive timing belt M should deflect 0 55 inch 14 mm when a load o...

Page 37: ...ing conditions b Check that the reel rotates freely D HEADER FLOTATION The windrower float springs are not used to level the header To adjust float refer to illustration below and proceed as follows a...

Page 38: ...ks under header cutterbar and header legs d Shut down the engine and remove the key e Remove nut washer and bolt B that attaches shims C to link at the header high end f Remove one or both shims C and...

Page 39: ...xpose access port F e Check roll timing by examining distance X at each end of the rolls F Each steel bar on one roll should be centered between two bars of the other roll so that distance X is 0 5 in...

Page 40: ...are installed in the same position in all skid shoes gauge rollers H LIGHTS The hazard lights which are mounted on both ends of the header are activated by switches in the M Series tractor cab Check f...

Page 41: ...ctions Form 169018 or M150 M200 Self Propelled Windrower Operator s Manual Form 169017 for tractor operating instructions a Operate the machine slowly for 5 minutes watching and listening FROM THE TRA...

Page 42: ...NOTES Form 169078 Model Year 2009...

Page 43: ...NOTES Form 169078 Model Year 2009...

Page 44: ...r is level 36 Check header flotation 75 85 lbf 335 380 N m 35 Check conditioner roll gap timing and alignment 37 Check lean bar is adjusted at a setting appropriate for first crop 13 Check skid shoes...

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