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214327

35

Revision B

1001697

B

A

Figure 3.6: Reel Safety Prop

–

Center Arm

5.

Double-reel headers, center reel arm:

Use handle (B) to

move lock rod (A) to the outboard position.

3.2.3

Endshields

A hinged, polyethylene endshield is fitted on each end of the header.

Opening Endshield

The header endshields cover components. To access the components you will need to open the endshield.

10013651001365

A

B

C

Figure 3.7: Left Endshield

1.

Remove lynch pin (A) and tool (B) from pin (C) at the top
rear of the endshield.

1004156

A

C

B

Figure 3.8: Left Endshield

2.

Use tool (B) to unlock latch (A) at the lower rear corner of
the endshield.

3.

Lift the endshield at the aft end to clear the pin at the top
rear of the endshield.

4.

Swing the endshield out and away from the header while
maintaining forward pressure to prevent the endshield
from slipping out of tab (C) at the front of the endsheet.

OPERATION

Summary of Contents for D65

Page 1: ...D65 Draper Header for Windrowers Operator s Manual 214327 Revision B Original Instruction The Harvesting Specialists ...

Page 2: ...blication is based on the information available and in effect at the time of printing MacDon Industries Ltd makes no representation or warranty of any kind whether expressed or implied with respect to the information in this publication MacDon Industries Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice ...

Page 3: ...Declaration of Conformity 1022881 214327 i Revision B ...

Page 4: ...1022882 214327 ii Revision B ...

Page 5: ... or neglect Abnormal or extraordinary use of the machine Failure to use the machine equipment component or part in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The Table of Contents and Index will guide you to specific areas of this manual Study the Table of Contents to familiarize yourself with how the information is organized Manual Storage Location 1001699 Keep this manual handy for frequent...

Page 6: ... Unless otherwise noted use the standard torque values provided in Chapter 8 Reference page 269 of this document 214327 ii Revision B ...

Page 7: ...ch step to repeat Technical Publications Repositioning Fore Aft Cylinders on Single Reel page 62 Revised all illustrations to show the new lighting assemblies ECN 54889 Repositioning Fore Aft Cylinders on Double Reel page 64 Revised Figure 3 42 page 65 and Figure 3 43 page 66 to show the new lighting assemblies ECN 54889 Repositioning Fore Aft Cylinders with Multi Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Option...

Page 8: ...ly injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason Technical Publications Removing Draper Deck Drive Roller page 192 Added WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason Moved Step 4 page 192 and Step 5 page 192 Technical...

Page 9: ...ted start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason Split Step 3 page 199 and Step 6 page 199 into separate steps Technical Publications Installing Narrow Draper Deflectors ...

Page 10: ...m the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason New DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine Moved Step 4 page 211 to after the engine is ...

Page 11: ... are determined from the operator s position facing forward 1022661 A Figure 1 Header Draper Header Header Model Serial Number Year The serial number plate A is located in the lower corner on the left endsheet 1005072 A Figure 2 Transport Stabilizer Option Slow Speed Transport Stabilizer Wheel Option Serial Number Year The serial number plate A is located on the right axle assembly 214327 vii Revi...

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Page 13: ...omponent Identification 29 Chapter 3 Operation 31 3 1 Owner Operator Responsibilities 31 3 2 Operational Safety 32 3 2 1 Header Safety Props 32 3 2 2 Reel Safety Props 33 Engaging Reel Safety Props 33 Disengaging Reel Safety Props 34 3 2 3 Endshields 35 Opening Endshield 35 Closing Endshield 36 Removing Endshield 37 Installing Endshield 38 Adjusting Endshield 39 3 2 4 Daily Start Up Check 40 3 3 B...

Page 14: ...eel Cam Settings 68 Adjusting Reel Cam 70 3 7 13 Crop Dividers 71 Removing Crop Dividers with Latch Option from Header 71 Removing Crop Dividers without Latch Option from Header 72 Installing Crop Dividers with Latch Option onto Header 73 Installing Crop Dividers without Latch Option onto Header 74 3 7 14 Crop Divider Rods 76 Removing Crop Divider Rods 76 Rice Divider Rods 77 3 8 Delivery Opening ...

Page 15: ...ition 104 Moving Rear Right Wheels into Transport Position 106 Attaching Tow Bar 109 3 16 Storing the Header 112 Chapter 4 Header Attachment Detachment 113 4 1 Attaching Header to Windrower 113 4 2 Detaching Header from Windrower 116 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Servicing 119 5 1 Preparing Machine for Servicing 119 5 2 Maintenance Specifications 120 5 2 1 Installing a Roller Chain 120 5 2 2 Installin...

Page 16: ...ley 158 Installing Knife Drive Box Pulley 159 Installing Knife Drive Box 159 Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box 162 5 6 2 Knife Drive Belts 163 Untimed Knife Drive Belts 163 Timed Double Knife Drive Belts 166 5 7 Drapers 179 5 7 1 Removing Side Drapers 179 5 7 2 Installing Side Drapers 180 5 7 3 Adjusting Draper Tension 182 5 7 4 Adjusting Side Draper Tracking 184 5 7 5 Adjusting Deck Height 186 5 7 ...

Page 17: ...el Drive Chain Tension 229 Loosening Reel Drive Chain 229 Tightening Reel Drive Chain 230 5 9 3 Replacing Reel Drive Sprocket 232 Removing Reel Drive Sprocket 232 Installing Reel Drive Sprocket 233 5 9 4 Replacing Double Reel U Joint 234 Removing Double Reel U Joint 234 Installing Double Reel U Joint 234 5 9 5 Replacing Reel Drive Motor 236 Removing Reel Drive Motor 236 Installing Reel Drive Motor...

Page 18: ...4 6 4 11 Hydraulic Deck Shift Package 254 6 4 12 Upper Cross Auger 254 6 4 13 Upper Cross Auger UCA Hydraulic Kit for Double Draper Drive DDD 255 6 4 14 Upper Cross Auger UCA Case Drain Kit for Single Draper Drive SDD 255 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 257 7 1 Crop Loss at Cutterbar 257 7 2 Cutting Action and Knife Components 259 7 3 Reel Delivery 261 7 4 Header and Drapers 263 7 5 Cutting Edible Beans...

Page 19: ...214327 xv Revision B 8 2 8 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings 279 8 3 Unloading and Assembly 280 Index 281 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 289 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

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Page 21: ...ty Alert Symbols The safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the machine 1000915 Figure 1 1 Safety Symbol This symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol Why is safety important to you Accidents disable and kill Accidents cost Accidents can be avoided ...

Page 22: ...ll result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if it is not prevented could result in death or serious injury It may also be used to alert you to unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if it is not prevented may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert you to unsafe practices IMPORTANT Indicate...

Page 23: ...loves Wet weather gear Respirator or filter mask 1000005 Figure 1 3 Safety Equipment In addition take the following precautions Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause hearing impairment Wear suitable hearing protection devices such as earmuffs or earplugs to help protect against loud noises 1010391 Figure 1 4 Safety Equipment Provide a first aid kit in case of emergencies Keep a properly ...

Page 24: ... the functionality and or safety of the machine It may also shorten the machine s service life To avoid injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine ALWAYS stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator s seat for any reason 1000009 Figure 1 7 Safety around Equipment Keep the machine service area clean and dry Wet and or oily floors are slippery Wet ...

Page 25: ...servicing and or disconnecting the machine Ensure that all components are tight and that steel lines hoses and couplings are in good condition before applying pressure to hydraulic systems Keep hands feet clothing and hair away from all moving and or rotating parts Clear the area of bystanders especially children when carrying out any maintenance repairs or adjustments Install the transport lock o...

Page 26: ...aulic system operates under extremely high pressure Makeshift repairs can fail suddenly and create hazardous conditions 1001207 Figure 1 12 Hydraulic Pressure Hazard Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for high pressure hydraulic fluid leaks Use a piece of cardboard as a backstop instead of your hands to isolate and identify a leak If injured by a concentrated high pressure stream o...

Page 27: ...inal part on which a safety sign was installed is replaced ensure that the repair part displays the current safety sign Replacement safety signs are available from your MacDon Dealer 1 6 1 Installing Safety Decals Replace any safety decals that are worn or damaged 1 Decide exactly where you are going to place the decal 2 Clean and dry the installation area 3 Remove the smaller portion of the split...

Page 28: ...214327 8 Revision B 1 7 Safety Decal Locations 1003348 A A A Figure 1 15 Upper Cross Auger A MD 174682 1003341 A A Figure 1 16 Slow Speed Transport A MD 220799 SAFETY ...

Page 29: ...214327 9 Revision B 1003338 A B A B Figure 1 17 Slow Speed Transport Tow Bar A MD 220797 B MD 220798 SAFETY ...

Page 30: ...D 131393 2 Places B MD 174632 2 Places C MD 184422 Single Knife Left Side Only Double Knife Both Sides D MD 184422 Single Knife Left Side Only1 Double Knife Both Sides E MD 131392 Double Reel 2 Places F MD 131391 2 Places G MD 174436 H MD 131393 Single Reel 2 Places SAFETY 1 There is no decal on 4 6 m 15 ft headers ...

Page 31: ...214327 11 Revision B 1024707 A B C C B A B C D D Figure 1 19 Backtube 4 5 m 15 ft Draper Rigid Header A MD 184422 B MD 184372 C MD 131391 D MD 166466 SAFETY ...

Page 32: ...214327 12 Revision B 1024708 A B C A C A B C Figure 1 20 Backtube 6 1 m 20 ft Rigid Header A MD 184372 B MD 166466 C MD 131391 SAFETY ...

Page 33: ...214327 13 Revision B 1024710 A B C A B C C A Figure 1 21 Backtube 7 6 m 25 ft Rigid Header A MD 184372 B MD 166466 C MD 131391 SAFETY ...

Page 34: ...214327 14 Revision B 1024711 A B C D B A A B C D Figure 1 22 Backtube 9 1 and 10 7 m 30 and 35 ft Rigid Header A MD 184372 B MD 131391 C MD 166466 D MD 131392 Double Reel Only SAFETY ...

Page 35: ...5 Revision B E F ϭϬϯϵϴϭϳ A B C D C E A D C B F Figure 1 23 Backtube 12 1 m 40 ft Rigid Header A MD 184372 B MD 131392 C MD 131391 D MD 166466 E MD 184372 One piece frame only F MD 184372 Split frame only SAFETY ...

Page 36: ...f the machine Keep all the shields in place and stay clear of the moving parts Disengage the header drive put the transmission in Neutral and wait for all movement to stop before leaving the operator s position Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before servicing adjusting lubricating cleaning or unplugging the machine Engage the safety locks to prevent lowering of a raised unit b...

Page 37: ... key from the ignition and engage the safety prop on each reel support arm before working on or under the reel 1000706 Figure 1 28 MD 166466 MD 166466 High pressure oil hazard WARNING High pressure hydraulic fluid can penetrate human skin which can cause serious injury such as gangrene which can be fatal To prevent this Do NOT go near hydraulic fluid leaks Do NOT use a finger or skin to check for ...

Page 38: ...c system before loosening any hydraulic fittings If you are injured seek emergency medical help IMMEDIATE surgery is required to remove hydraulic fluid which has penetrated the skin 1000921 Figure 1 30 MD 174632 MD 174632 Reel entanglement hazard DANGER To prevent injury from entanglement with the rotating reel Stand clear of the header while the machine is running 1001645 Figure 1 31 MD 174682 MD...

Page 39: ...er Keep riders off of the machine Keep all shields in place Stay clear of moving parts Disengage the header drive put the transmission into Neutral and wait for all movement to stop before leaving the operator s position Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before servicing adjusting lubricating cleaning or unplugging the machine Before servicing a header in the raised position eng...

Page 40: ... To prevent serious injury or death from the header tipping over while in transport mode Read the operator s manual for more information on potential tipping or rollover hazards that the header may be subject to while it is transport mode 1003337 Figure 1 36 MD 220798 MD 220798 Loss of control hazard DANGER To prevent serious injury or death from loss of control Do NOT tow the header with a damage...

Page 41: ...14327 21 Revision B 1003331 Figure 1 37 MD 220799 MD 220799 Loss of control hazard WARNING To prevent serious injury or death from loss of control Ensure that the tow bar lock mechanism is locked SAFETY ...

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Page 43: ... in which the given sealing surfaces or components are making contact with each other and the fitting has been tightened by hand to a point where the fitting is no longer loose and cannot be tightened further by hand GSL Ground speed lever GVW Gross vehicle weight Hard joint A joint made with use of a fastener where joining materials are highly incompressible Header A machine that cuts and lays cr...

Page 44: ...t or screw usually measured in Newtons N or pounds lb This term can also be used to describe the force a belt exerts on a pulley or sprocket TFFT Turns from finger tight Torque The product of a force the length of a lever arm usually measured in Newton meters Nm or foot pounds lbf ft Torque angle A tightening procedure in which a fitting is assembled to a specified tightness usually finger tight a...

Page 45: ...le knife drive 12 2 m 40 ft untimed two hydraulic motors with V belts to two heavy duty knife drive boxes OF Knife stroke 76 mm 3 in S Single knife speed strokes per minute 2 6 1 7 6 m 20 25 ft 1200 1400 S Single knife speed strokes per minute 2 9 1 m 30 ft 1200 1400 S Single knife speed strokes per minute 2 10 7 m 35 ft 1100 1300 S Single knife speed strokes per minute 2 12 2 m 40 ft 1050 1200 S ...

Page 46: ...ong points with tangs two short points without tangs OF Guard Angle Cutterbar on Ground Center link retracted 4 6 7 6 m 15 25 ft 7 5 Degrees S Center link retracted 9 1 12 2 m 30 40 ft 2 5 Degrees S Center link extended 4 6 7 6 m 15 25 ft 17 0 Degrees S Center link extended 9 1 12 2 m 30 40 ft 12 0 Degrees S Conveyor Draper and Decks Draper width 1057 mm 41 6 in S Draper drive Hydraulic S Draper s...

Page 47: ...l diameter via cam profile 1650 mm 65 in Finger length 290 mm 11 in Finger spacing staggered on alternate bats 150 mm 6 in Reel drive Hydraulic S Reel speed auto adjust from cab using ground speed index 0 85 rpm S Frame and Structure Header width field mode Cut width 384 mm 15 12 in S Header width transport mode reel fore aft fully retracted Header only B 3 4 2636 mm 104 in Header width transport ...

Page 48: ...er O D 7 6 m 25 ft 178 mm 7 in Stabilizer Wheel Slow Speed Transport OD Wheels 381 mm 15 in Tires P205 75 R 15 Weight Estimated weight range with base header only variances are due to different package configurations 4 6 m 15 ft header 1329 1497 kg 2937 3302 lb 6 1 m 20 ft header 1430 1633 kg 3146 3600 lb 7 6 m 25 ft header 1605 1753 kg 3547 3872 lb 9 1 m 30 ft header 1981 2178 kg 4370 4812 lb 10 ...

Page 49: ...E F G H K J M N P Q L A Reel Cam B Pick Up Reel Tines C Drapers D Center Reel Arm Prop Handle E Hydraulic Connections F Transport Light G Reel Safety Prop H Endshield J Reel Lift Cylinder K Skid Shoe L Reel Fore Aft Cylinder M Knife Drive Box N Crop Divider P Crop Divider Rod Q Reel Endshield PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...

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Page 51: ...the people around you Before allowing anyone to operate the header for however short a time or distance make sure they have been instructed in its safe and proper use Review the manual and all safety related items with all Operators annually Be alert for other Operators not using recommended procedures or not following safety precautions Correct these mistakes immediately before an accident occurs...

Page 52: ...le Be sure to keep transmission in gear when travelling downhill Never attempt to get on or off a moving machine Do NOT leave operator s station while the engine is running To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of a machine always stop the engine and remove the key before adjusting or removing plugged material from the machine Check for excessive vibration and unusual noises If t...

Page 53: ...gine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason A B A C C B ϭϬϯϵϳϲϮ Figure 3 3 Reel Safety Prop Left Arm Shown 1 Raise the reel fully 2 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 3 Move reel safety pr...

Page 54: ...sengaging Reel Safety Props Disengage the reel safety props once you have completed working on or around a raised reel DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine 1004154 A Figure 3 5 Reel Safety Prop Left Arm Shown 1 Raise the reel fully 2 Shut down the eng...

Page 55: ...you will need to open the endshield 1001365 1001365 A B C Figure 3 7 Left Endshield 1 Remove lynch pin A and tool B from pin C at the top rear of the endshield 1004156 A C B Figure 3 8 Left Endshield 2 Use tool B to unlock latch A at the lower rear corner of the endshield 3 Lift the endshield at the aft end to clear the pin at the top rear of the endshield 4 Swing the endshield out and away from t...

Page 56: ...ield away from the header NOTE If complete access to endsheet area is required remove endshield For instructions refer to Removing Endshield page 37 Closing Endshield The header endshields cover components After accessing the components you will need to close the endshield 1013787 B A Figure 3 10 Left Endshield 1 Maintain forward pressure and swing the rear of the endshield towards the header 2 Li...

Page 57: ... Replace tool B and lynch pin A on top pin C Removing Endshield 1001228 A B Figure 3 13 Left Endshield 1 Open the endshield For instructions refer to Opening Endshield page 35 2 Remove acorn nut A securing the endshield to support B 3 Lift the endshield off support B OPERATION ...

Page 58: ...001681 A Figure 3 15 Left Endshield 2 Secure the endshield to the support with acorn nut A 3 Close the endshield Refer to Closing Endshield page 36 NOTE Polyethylene endshields may expand or contract when subjected to large temperature changes Top pin and lower catch bracket positions can be adjusted to compensate for dimensional changes Refer to Adjusting Endshield page 39 OPERATION ...

Page 59: ...8 5 16 63 145 4 3 16 89 165 0 If adjustments are required proceed as follows 1001364 A B C Figure 3 17 Left Endshield 2 Open the endshield Refer to Opening Endshield page 35 3 Loosen nut A on pin B from inside the endsheet using a 19 mm 3 4 in socket 4 Close the endshield and adjust its position to achieve the gap X shown in Figure 3 16 page 39 between the front end of the endshield and the header...

Page 60: ...cessary through the day Do NOT take chances You may need a hard hat protective glasses or goggles heavy gloves a respirator or filter mask or wet weather gear Protect against noise Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as ear muffs or ear plugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortably loud noises 1 Check the machine for leaks and any parts that are missing broken or not working c...

Page 61: ...and remove key After attaching the header to the windrower for the first time follow these steps 1 Operate the machine with the reels drapers and knives running slowly for five minutes Watch and listen FROM THE OPERATOR S SEAT for binding or interfering parts NOTE Reels and side drapers will not operate until oil flow fills the lines 2 Refer to 5 3 2 Break In Inspection page 123 and perform all th...

Page 62: ...remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator s seat for any reason To shut down and before leaving the windrower seat for any reason follow these steps 1 Disengage the header drive 2 Park on level ground whenever possible 3 Lower the header fully 4 Place all controls in NEUTRAL or PARK 5 Lower and fully retract the reel 6 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 7 ...

Page 63: ...ll bystanders are clear of machine before starting engine or engaging any header drives Refer to your windrower operator s manual for identification of the following in cab controls Header engage disengage Header height Header angle Ground speed Knife speed Draper speed Reel speed Reel height Reel fore aft position OPERATION ...

Page 64: ...nts Several attachments to optimize the performance of your D65 Draper Header are available as options from your MacDon Dealer Refer to 6 Options and Attachments page 243 for descriptions of available items 3 6 2 Header Settings The following table is a guideline for setting up the D65 Draper Header Adjustments can be made to suit various crops and conditions not covered here OPERATION ...

Page 65: ... down Variable Not required 311 70 Heavy On 4 7 High 2 10 6 or 7 Down Variable Not required 311 70 Lodged On 4 7 High 3 5 10 4 or 5 Down Variable Not required 311 70 OPERATION 6 Set header angle as shallow as possible with center link and skid shoes while maintaining cutting height For instructions refer to Controlling Header Angle page 57 7 Refer to 3 7 9 Knife Speed page 59 8 Refer to Reel Cam S...

Page 66: ...le Not required 311 445 70 100 Heavy On 8 10 Medium 1 10 3 or 4 Variable Variable Recommended 311 445 70 100 Lodged On 8 10 Medium 2 5 10 3 or 4 Center or down Variable Recommended 311 445 70 100 OPERATION 14 Set header angle as shallow as possible with center link and skid shoes while maintaining cutting height For instructions refer to Controlling Header Angle page 57 15 Refer to 3 7 9 Knife Spe...

Page 67: ...le Not required 311 445 70 100 Heavy On 4 7 High 2 10 6 or 7 Center or down Variable Not required 311 445 70 100 Lodged On 8 10 High 2 10 6 or 7 Center or down Variable Not required 311 445 70 100 OPERATION 22 Set header angle as shallow as possible with center link and skid shoes while maintaining cutting height For instructions refer to Controlling Header Angle page 57 23 Refer to 3 7 9 Knife Sp...

Page 68: ...age Not required 311 445 70 100 Heavy On Variable High 2 10 6 or 7 Up or center Storage Not required 311 445 70 100 Lodged On Variable High 2 10 15 6 or 7 Up or center Storage Not required 311 445 70 100 OPERATION 30 Set header angle as shallow as possible with center link and skid shoes while maintaining cutting height For instructions refer to Controlling Header Angle page 57 31 Refer to 3 7 9 K...

Page 69: ...required 311 445 70 100 OPERATION 38 Set header angle as shallow as possible with center link and skid shoes while maintaining cutting height For instructions refer to Controlling Header Angle page 57 39 Refer to 3 7 9 Knife Speed page 59 40 Refer to Reel Cam Settings page 68 41 Percentage above ground speed Refer to 3 7 6 Reel Speed page 58 42 Refer to 3 7 11 Reel Fore Aft Position page 61 43 Ski...

Page 70: ...es the reel profile at each cam setting and the reel location relative to the ground at different positions on the reel arm Refer to 3 6 2 Header Settings page 44 for applicability of each finger pattern and reel position Table 3 3 D65 Recommended Reel Settings Cam Setting Number Finger Speed Gain Reel Position Number Reel Finger Pattern 1 0 6 or 7 1001819 2 20 3 or 4 1001820 OPERATION ...

Page 71: ...gle to position the reel closer to the ground or decrease the angle to position the reel farther from the ground Raise header increase header angle and position reel fully forward in lodged crop for maximum stubble height Minimum crop carrying capacity minimum area of exposed draper between the reel and the header backsheet occurs with the reel in the farthest aft position Maximum crop carrying ca...

Page 72: ...page 76 3 7 1 Cutting Height The D65 Draper Header is capable of cutting the crop to a desired stubble height or cutting as close as possible to the ground Cutting height will vary depending on the type of crop crop conditions etc 3 7 2 Cutting off the Ground Cutting height is controlled using a combination of the windrower header height control and a stabilizer wheel system or stabilizer slow spe...

Page 73: ...e lock 7 Lift the left wheel to the desired height and engage the support channel in slot D in the upper support 8 Push down on handle C to lock it 9 Lift the right wheel back into field position and ensure latch B is engaged 10 Secure the latch with hairpin A 1001702 B A Figure 3 20 Left Wheel 11 Support the wheel weight by lifting it slightly with one hand and pull up on handle A to release the ...

Page 74: ... carried by the stabilizer wheels DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator s seat for any reason CAUTION The handle may be under tension especially when the wheels are on the ground Raise the header until the wheels are off the ground before making adjustments 1 Raise...

Page 75: ...tails 3 7 3 Cutting on the Ground Cutting on the ground is performed with the header fully lowered and the cutterbar on the ground The orientation of the knife and knife guards relative to the ground header angle is controlled by the skid shoes and the center link it is NOT controlled by the header lift cylinders The skid shoes and center link allow you to adjust to field conditions and maximize t...

Page 76: ...ve pin C by disengaging it from the frame and pulling it away from the shoe 7 Raise or lower skid shoe B to achieve the desired position using the holes in support D as a guide 8 Install pin C engage the pin in the frame and secure it with lynch pin A 9 Check that all skid shoes are equally adjusted 10 Adjust the header angle to the desired working position using the machine s header angle control...

Page 77: ...The windrower float system reduces the ground pressure so that the header floats over obstacles and follows ground contours instead of being supported by the windrower lift cylinders Refer to your windrower operator s manual for details about header float adjustments 3 7 5 Header Angle Header angle can be adjusted to accommodate different crop conditions and or soil types 1009275 A B C D Figure 3 ...

Page 78: ...er cab Refer to your windrower operator s manual for adjustment details Optional Reel Drive Sprockets Optional reel drive sprockets for use in special crop conditions are available as an alternative to the factory installed sprocket The header is factory equipped with a 19 tooth reel drive sprocket that is suitable for most crops Other sprockets are available that provide more torque to the reel i...

Page 79: ...draper speed is controlled with the windrower cab display module CDM Refer to your windrower operator s manual for instructions Adjust draper speed to optimize crop feeding for a well formed windrow Excessive draper speed will reduce draper life 3 7 9 Knife Speed The header knife drive is driven by the windrower hydraulic pump and is controlled with the windrower cab display module CDM The default...

Page 80: ...shield A DANGER Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area 3 Start the windrower engine engage the header drive and run the windrower at operating rpm 1009302 A Figure 3 31 Knife Drive Pulley 4 Measure rpm of knife drive box pulley A with a hand held tachometer 5 Shut down the windrower 6 Compare pulley rpm measurement with the rpm values in the knife speed chart For instructions refer ...

Page 81: ... accommodate certain crop conditions For single reel header instructions refer to Repositioning Fore Aft Cylinders on Single Reel page 62 For double reel header instructions refer to Repositioning Fore Aft Cylinders on Double Reel page 64 1009308 A B Figure 3 32 Fore Aft Decal Decal A is attached to the right reel support arm for identifying reel position The aft edge of cam disc B is the reel for...

Page 82: ...When operating with the reel in this position lower the skid shoes or adjust the header angle as required to prevent damaging the fingers Repositioning Fore Aft Cylinders on Single Reel The reel can be moved approximately 227 mm 9 in farther aft by repositioning the fore aft cylinders on the reel arms DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the eng...

Page 83: ...ket light assembly 8 Remove the cable tie securing the harness to the bracket light assembly C or reel arm if necessary 9 Swivel the light to the working position as shown 1030732 A B C D D Figure 3 37 Left Reel Arm Cylinder in Aft Position 10 Reposition the bracket light assembly C on the reel arm as shown and secure with four bolts D Tighten bolts 11 Push the reel back and attach cylinder B to t...

Page 84: ...inders with Multi Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Option page 66 Reposition the center arm cylinder as follows NOTE Reel components not shown in illustration for improved clarity NOTE To move a split reel into canola position the Short Brace Kit for Center Reel Arm B5605 is required 1001751 A B C Figure 3 38 Forward Position 1 Position reel fully aft with support arms horizontal 2 Shut down the engine ...

Page 85: ...r bolts A to secure bracket to reel arm at new position 1009312 A B C Figure 3 41 Rearward Position 1030728 A B C D D Figure 3 42 Left Reel Arm Cylinder in Forward Position Reposition the left reel arm cylinder as follows NOTE Reel components not shown in illustration for clarity 9 Remove pin A securing cylinder B to bracket light assembly C 10 Remove bolts D securing bracket light assembly C to t...

Page 86: ...linders on the reel arms The Multi Crop Conversion option is applicable to double reel headers only DANGER To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator s seat for any reason NOTE The Short Brace Kit for Center Reel Arm MD B5605 must be installed before the fore aft cylinders can be rep...

Page 87: ...e 3 46 Forward Position Center Arm 6 Remove ring A clevis pin B and washers C from bracket D Retain the ring clevis pin and washers 1024355 E D A B C Figure 3 47 Center Reel Arm in Aft Position 7 Push the reel back until the end of cylinder E lines up with the reel position 2 hole on bracket D Position washers C on both sides of the cylinder end inside the bracket 8 Reinstall clevis pin B at the n...

Page 88: ...increase the tine pitch select a higher cam setting to pick up lodged crops because the cam setting is mainly used to determine how the crop is delivered onto the drapers Finger positioning relative to the ground tine pitch is not significantly affected by the cam setting For example with the cam position range at 33 the corresponding finger pitch range is only 5 at the lowest point of the reel s ...

Page 89: ...l Position 3 or 4 is the recommended starting position for most crops and conditions If the crop is stalling on the cutterbar when the reel is in the forward position increase the cam setting to push the crop past the rear edge of the cutterbar If the crop is getting fluffed or if there is a disruption to the flow across the drapers decrease the cam setting This setting generates a fingertip speed...

Page 90: ...reel speed NOTE Higher cam settings with the reel fore aft position set between 4 5 sharply decreases the draper capacity because the reel disrupts the crop flow across the drapers and the fingers engage the crop that is moving on the drapers High cam settings are recommended only with the reel at or close to full forward settings IMPORTANT The reel to cutterbar clearance should always be checked ...

Page 91: ...p divide the crop when harvesting They are removable to decrease transport width Crop dividers are bolted to the header by default but a latch option is also available Removing Crop Dividers with Latch Option from Header To correctly remove crop dividers with the latch option follow the recommended removal procedure provided here DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start u...

Page 92: ...hields For instructions refer to 3 2 3 Endshields page 35 Removing Crop Dividers without Latch Option from Header To correctly remove crop dividers without the latch option follow the recommended removal procedure provided here DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before g...

Page 93: ...th from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason 1 Lower the reel fully 2 Raise the header fully 3 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 4 Engage the safety props For instructions refer to your windrower operator s manual 5 Open or remove the endshields For ...

Page 94: ...ust bolts A to tighten the crop divider and eliminate lateral movement 11 Close or install the endshields For instructions refer to 3 2 3 Endshields page 35 Installing Crop Dividers without Latch Option onto Header To correctly install crop dividers without the latch option follow the recommended installation procedure provided here DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected star...

Page 95: ... disengage pin B from the endsheet 1001216 A Figure 3 63 Crop Divider 7 Position the crop divider as shown by inserting lugs A into the holes in the endsheet 1001834 A B C Figure 3 64 Crop Divider 8 Lift the forward end of the crop divider and install bolt A and special stepped washer B step towards the divider Tighten the bolt 9 Pull at the tip of the crop divider and ensure there is no lateral m...

Page 96: ... Rods Alfalfa Lodged cereal Edible beans Canola Peas Milo Flax Soybeans Rice Grass seed Sudan grass Soybeans Lentils Winter forage Standing cereal Removing Crop Divider Rods To remove the crop divider rods and place them in their storage position perform the removal procedure provided here 1010234 A B Figure 3 65 Crop Divider Rod 1 Loosen bolt A and remove crop divider rod B from both sides of hea...

Page 97: ...dividers 1001582 Figure 3 67 Divider Rod for Rice Optional rice divider rods provide improved performance in tall and tangled rice crops For instructions refer to 6 4 4 Rice Divider Rods page 251 The installation and removal procedures are the same as for standard crop divider rods OPERATION ...

Page 98: ...efer to 3 10 Windrow Types page 86 for the strengths and weaknesses of the various windrow configurations with respect to these factors The procedure for adjusting the delivery opening varies depending on whether the optional hydraulic deck shift has been installed Also refer to 3 9 Double Windrowing page 82 3 8 1 Adjusting Size of Delivery Opening on Header with Manual Deck Shift Both draper deck...

Page 99: ...decrease the maximum opening size or inboard to increase the maximum opening CAUTION Adjust the outboard stops to prevent the decks from contacting each other 3 Reinstall bolts A and tighten 3 8 3 Adjusting Hydraulic Deck Shift Chain Tension The hydraulic deck shift HDS chain s midpoint should be 25 50 mm 1 2 in lower than either end of the chain 1014293 A Figure 3 70 Chain Adjustment Bolt Left Sh...

Page 100: ...justment Bolt Left Shown Right Similar 2 Loosen jam nuts B and C 3 Turn nut A to adjust chain tension Figure 3 72 HDS Chain Left Shown Right Similar 1014295 A B B 4 Measure to ensure chain midpoint A is 25 50 mm 1 2 in lower than the chain ends B OPERATION ...

Page 101: ...1023496 A B C Figure 3 73 Chain Adjustment Bolt Left Shown Right Similar 5 Tighten jam nut C 6 Lock nut B against nut A NOTE If there is less than 5 mm 3 16 in of thread visible beside jam nut C then remove nut C OPERATION ...

Page 102: ...ent the wheels from interfering with the windrow For instructions refer to Moving Front Left Wheels into Field Position page 100 and Moving Front Left Wheels into Transport Position page 104 1004691 A B Figure 3 74 Double Windrowing 2 Position the decks at the left end of header to deliver crop from right end A for the first round 3 To deliver crop from the left end B of the header use the deck sh...

Page 103: ...er opening Tighten bolt A 1004695 1004695 A Figure 3 76 Right Deck Motor 4 Reverse draper drive motor hoses A on the moved deck so that the draper turns the same direction as the unmoved deck NOTE Loosen the clamp on the plastic sleeve at the drive motor so that hoses A can be reversed Tighten the clamp NOTE To deliver crop from the left end move the decks to the right end of the header following ...

Page 104: ...windrows 3 9 3 Using Double Windrow Attachment The double windrow attachment DWA allows double windrowing of cut and conditioned forage type crops The conditioned crop is deposited onto the side delivery system draper A and delivered to the side of the windrower when required Draper speed and deck position are controlled with switches in the windrower cab NOTE The double windrow attachment DWA sys...

Page 105: ... Windrowing To lay a double windrow do the following 1 Complete one round or one length of the field 2 Complete the second round or length in the opposite direction to lay a double windrow 3 Repeat above steps to lay additional double windrow OPERATION ...

Page 106: ...scriptions Windrow Type Windrow Descriptions Herringbone 1004222 Description The most desirable form of windrow stalks are crossed and interwoven Heads are distributed across full width of windrow This windrow can be formed by center delivery only Weight Distribution Good Curing Good Weatherability Excellent Machine Setting Guidelines Reel and ground speed approximately equal Medium draper speed C...

Page 107: ...t Distribution Poor Curing Fair Weatherability Poor Machine Setting Guidelines High draper speed High header angle Center delivery Parallel 1004533 Description The stalks are parallel to windrow and heads evenly distributed across width of windrow This windrow can be formed by center delivery or end delivery Weight Distribution Good Curing Good Weatherability Good Machine Setting Guidelines Medium...

Page 108: ...ssive tine pitch End delivery or center delivery if crop is leaning 75 Diagonal 1004220 Description The stalks are closer to parallel than the 45 windrow Stalk tips are lined along one edge with heads opposite 75 to windrow perpendicular This windrow can be formed by end delivery or by center delivery if the crop is leaning to one side Weight Distribution Fair Curing Good Weatherability Fair Machi...

Page 109: ... using the table below Level Moisture Condition Wet Over 45 Soil is muddy Damp 25 45 Shows footprints Dry Under 25 Surface is dusty If the ground is wet due to irrigation wait until soil moisture drops below 45 If the ground is wet due to frequent rains cut when the weather allows and let the forage lie on the wet ground until it dries to the moisture level of the ground The cut hay will dry no mo...

Page 110: ...then drying time by a full day in hay that will not be raked If practical set forming shields for a narrower windrow that can be straddled NOTE Driving on windrows in high yielding crops may be unavoidable if a full width windrow is necessary 3 11 6 Raking and Tedding Raking or tedding speeds up drying however benefits must be evaluated against additional leaf loss There is little or no advantage ...

Page 111: ...NOTE The float springs are NOT used to level the header 1 If the header is not level check the pressure of the windrower s tires to ensure they are properly inflated For instructions refer to the windrower operator s manual 2 If the header is still not level adjust the windrower linkages as required For instructions refer to the windrower operator s manual OPERATION ...

Page 112: ...ering the rotating reel on a plugged cutterbar will damage the reel components To remove plugged material from the cutterbar follow these steps 1 Stop forward movement of the machine and disengage the header drives 2 Raise the header to prevent it from filling with dirt and engage the header drive clutch 3 If the plug does not clear disengage the header drive clutch and raise the header fully 4 Sh...

Page 113: ...ts do not include or use beater bars 3 14 1 Removing Beater Bars Beater bars assist in delivering material through the header opening but the beater bars are removable if wrapping occurs DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine NOTE Some newer upper cross...

Page 114: ... ground 2 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 1001653 A B C Figure 3 82 Beater Bars 3 Position one beater bar B and one clamp set C onto the auger tube and loosely secure with carriage bolt A and nut Bolt head MUST face the direction of auger rotation 4 Position the remaining clamp sets C onto the auger tube and loosely attach to beater bar B with carriage bolts A and nuts Bo...

Page 115: ...214327 95 Revision B 1001652 A B C Figure 3 83 Beater Bars OPERATION ...

Page 116: ...iving windrower on a roadway be sure flashing amber lamps red tail lamps and head lamps are clean and working properly Pivot amber lamps for best visibility by approaching traffic Always use these lamps on roads to provide adequate warning to other vehicles Do NOT use field lamps on roads they may confuse other drivers Before driving on a roadway clean the slow moving vehicle emblem and reflectors...

Page 117: ...ehicle Adjust the safety chain length to provide only enough slack to permit turning Connect the header seven pole plug wiring harness to the mating receptacle on the towing vehicle The seven pole receptacle is available from your MacDon Dealer Parts Department Ensure the lights are functioning properly and clean the slow moving vehicle sign and other reflectors Use flashing warning lights unless ...

Page 118: ... the tires to prevent the header from rolling and unhook the header from the towing vehicle 2 Disconnect electrical connector A on the tow bar 3 Remove pin B from the tow bar and detach outer section C from inner section D 1001725 A Figure 3 85 Wiring Connector 4 Disconnect electrical connector A at the front wheel 1001154 A B C Figure 3 86 Tow Bar Latch 5 Remove clevis pin A and set aside for rei...

Page 119: ...Storage 1 On the left side of the header s backtube place the inner end of the outer half of the tow bar into cradle A NOTE The exact appearance of the tow bar storage cradle varies according to the model of header 2 Secure the clevis pintle end of the tow bar in support B on the endsheet using hitch pin C Secure the pin with a lynch pin 3 Install rubber strap D on cradle A OPERATION ...

Page 120: ...t Refer to your windrower operator s manual for adjustment procedures 8 Place the transport wheels into field position Refer to the following Moving Front Left Wheels into Field Position page 100 Moving Rear Right Wheels into Field Position page 102 Moving Front Left Wheels into Field Position The front wheels are located closest to the towing vehicle To prepare for operation in the field the whee...

Page 121: ...e rear of the header Store the pin in hole C at the top of the leg 6 Pull handle D upward to release and lower the linkage into the vertical support 1001151 D A B C Figure 3 91 Front Wheels Left 7 Align lift hook A with lug B and lift the wheel assembly to engage the pin in the lift hook Ensure latch C is engaged 8 Install clevis pin D and secure to the center of the axle with the hairpin OPERATIO...

Page 122: ...prepare for operation in the field the rear wheel assembly must be rotated to face the cutterbar and lifted to the desired height 1001739 A Figure 3 93 Rear Wheel Right Side 1 Pull pin A on the left rear wheel Swivel the wheel clockwise and lock with the pin 1001740 A C D B Figure 3 94 Rear Wheel Right Side 2 Remove pin A and store at location B 3 Pull handle C upward to release 4 Lift the wheel t...

Page 123: ...01636 B C D A Figure 3 96 Rear Axles 9 Pull pin A on the right wheel swivel the wheel counterclockwise to the position shown and lock with pin A 10 Remove hairpin B from latch C 11 Lift the wheel lift latch C and engage lug D onto the left axle Ensure the latch closes 12 Secure the latch with hairpin B ensuring the open end of the pin faces the rear of the windrower NOTE The hairpin can become dis...

Page 124: ...o face the direction of travel DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason CAUTION Stand clear of the wheels and release the linkage carefully the wheels will drop once the mechanism is released 1001226 A B Figure 3 98 Raising Linkage ...

Page 125: ...Front Wheels 5 Remove the hairpin and clevis pin A 6 Pull latch handle B to release suspension linkage C and pull the suspension linkage away from spindle D 7 Lower the wheels slowly 1005665 B Figure 3 100 Locking Linkage 8 Lower handle B to lock OPERATION ...

Page 126: ...wing vehicle To prepare for transport the wheels must be lowered to the ground expanded to transport width and rotated to face the direction of travel 1001631 B A D E C Figure 3 102 Separating Axles 1 Remove hairpin A from latch B 2 Lift latch B disengage right axle C and lower to the ground CAUTION Stand clear of the wheels and release the linkage carefully the wheels will drop once the mechanism...

Page 127: ...kage Turn the pin to lock 7 Pull pin D swivel wheel C counterclockwise 90 and release the pin to lock 1001152 Figure 3 104 Left Wheel in Transport Position 8 Ensure the left wheel is in the transport position as shown 1001628 A B Figure 3 105 Right Rear Wheel 9 Pull pin A and swivel right rear wheel B clockwise 90 OPERATION ...

Page 128: ...xle 12 Swing brace C into the position shown and insert the brace into slot D behind the cutterbar Position the brace so that pin E engages the hole in bracket F The right wheel is now in transport position 13 Disengage the header safety props For instructions refer to the the windrower operator s manual 14 Detach the header s hydraulic and electrical connections from the windrower For instruction...

Page 129: ...e of the header 2 Remove clevis pin C and detach the tube end from support B 3 Replace clevis pin C 4 Lift the inner half of the tow bar off the header and place it near the left side of the header 1004704 A B C D Figure 3 109 Tow Bar Removal Left Side 5 Unhook rubber strap D from cradle A on the left side of the header 6 Remove hitch pin C from support B and remove the tow bar 7 Install rubber st...

Page 130: ...lf A 1000715 1000715 1000715 A B Figure 3 111 Tow Bar Assembly 9 Lift outer half B and insert it into inner half A 1010274 A B C Figure 3 112 Tow Bar Assembly 10 Secure the two halves together with L pin A and then turn to lock Secure the L pin with ring B 11 Connect the electrical harness to connector C OPERATION ...

Page 131: ...w bar A onto the axle and push against latch B until the tow bar pins drop into hooks C 13 Check that latch B has engaged the tow bar 14 Install clevis pin D and secure with hairpin 1010275 A Figure 3 114 Harness Connection 15 Connect electrical harness A at the front wheel OPERATION ...

Page 132: ...r of these items will save time and effort at the beginning of next season Loosen the drive belts Lubricate the header thoroughly leaving excess grease on the fittings to keep moisture out of the bearings Apply grease to exposed threads cylinder rods and sliding surfaces of components Store the machine in a dry protected place if possible If storing outside always cover with a waterproof canvas or...

Page 133: ...c hoses and electrical harness are located on the left cab forward side of the windrower The reel drive and control hoses are located on the right cab forward side 1004166 A B Figure 4 1 Header Drive Hoses 1 Before connecting header drive hydraulics A and electrical harness B to header check fittings and connectors Clean them if required 1004167 A B C Figure 4 2 Header Drive Hoses 2 Disengage and ...

Page 134: ...6 Remove the cover from electrical receptacle A 7 Push the electrical connector onto the receptacle and turn the collar on the connector to lock it in 8 Attach the cover to the mating cover on the windrower s wiring harness 1004170 A Figure 4 4 Hose Storage 9 Lower lever A and engage it in down position 1000751 1000751 Figure 4 5 Reel Hose Storage 10 Before connecting the reel hydraulics check the...

Page 135: ... Figure 4 7 Reel Hose Connection 13 Remove the hose bundle with multicoupler C from the windrower place the multicoupler onto the header receptacle and push handle B to engage the connector pins 14 Push the handle away from the hoses until lock button A snaps out 15 Raise and lower the header and the reel a few times to allow trapped air to pass back to the reservoir HEADER ATTACHMENT DETACHMENT ...

Page 136: ... and remove the key from the ignition Disconnecting reel hydraulics 1003804 A B C Figure 4 8 Reel Hydraulics 4 Push in lock button A and pull handle B to disengage multicoupler C from the header receptacle 5 Route the hose bundle back onto the windrower and store multicoupler C on the hose support 1003803 A Figure 4 9 Closed Receptacle Cover 6 Close the cover on header receptacle A HEADER ATTACHME...

Page 137: ...collar with pin B on the connector 10 Push the collar toward the pin and pull the connector to disengage 11 Install caps on the connectors and the hose ends if equipped Storing hose bundle on windrower support 1005491 A B C Figure 4 12 Hose Storage 12 Route hose bundle A back onto the hose support on the windrower 13 Rotate lever B and lock in the down position 14 Install cap C on the electrical c...

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Page 139: ...all safety precautions before beginning service on the machine DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason CAUTION To avoid personal injury follow all the safety precautions listed before ...

Page 140: ...seat for any reason 1001382 A B C E D Figure 5 1 Chain Link Connector 1 Locate the ends of the chain on the sprocket 2 Install pin connector A into chain preferably from the sprocket backside 3 Install connector B onto the pins 4 Install spring clip C onto front pin D with the closed end of the clip in the direction of sprocket rotation 5 Locate one leg of clip in groove of aft pin E 6 Press the o...

Page 141: ...B second flangette C and lock collar D NOTE The locking cam is on only one side of the bearing 3 Install and tighten flangette bolts E 4 Position the shaft correctly and lock the lock collar with a punch Lock the collar in the same direction the shaft rotates and tighten the set screw in the collar 5 Loosen the flangette bolts on the mating bearing one turn and then retighten This will allow the b...

Page 142: ...ce intervals If a service interval specifies more than one timeframe e g 100 hours or annually service the machine at whichever interval is reached first IMPORTANT Service the machine more often if operating under adverse conditions severe dust extra heavy loads etc Maintenance Record Action ü ü Check S S Lubricate Change Hour Meter Reading Date Serviced by First Use refer to 5 3 2 Break In Inspec...

Page 143: ...s for loose hardware or other areas of concern Break in inspections ensure that all components can operate for an extended period without requiring service or replacement Inspection Interval Item Refer to 5 hours Check for loose hardware Tighten to required torque 8 2 Torque Specifications page 270 5 hours Check knife drive belts tension Periodically check for first 50 hours Tensioning Timed Knife...

Page 144: ...y be toxic and or flammable CAUTION Cover cutterbar and knife guards to prevent injury from accidental contact Lower the reel completely If the header is stored outside tie the reel to the frame to prevent rotation caused by the wind Lower the header onto blocks to keep the cutterbar off the ground Clean the header thoroughly Check for worn or broken components and order replacements from your Dea...

Page 145: ...t 1001205 Figure 5 4 Testing for Hydraulic Leaks Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks IMPORTANT Keep hydraulic coupler tips and connectors clean The introduction of dust dirt water or foreign material into a hydraulic system is the major cause of damage Do NOT attempt to service hydraulic systems in the field 5 3 6 Lubrication Some header components need to be lubricated periodica...

Page 146: ...5 Hours A Knifehead Single Knife 1 Place Double Knife 2 Places Lubricate every 25 hours IMPORTANT To prevent binding and or excessive wear caused by knife pressure on the guards do NOT overgrease knifehead A Apply only one to two pumps using a mechanical grease gun Do NOT use an electric grease gun If more than six to eight pumps of the grease gun are required to fill the cavity replace the seal i...

Page 147: ...bly A Right End Bearing B Two Piece Auger Only Upper Cross Auger U joints Two places accessible by opening cover D C Two Piece Auger Only Upper Cross Auger Sliding Hubs Two places accessible by opening cover D E Two Piece Auger Only Upper Cross Auger Center Bearings Two Places MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 148: ...NTENANCE AND SERVICING 48 The U joint has a cross and bearing kit with an extended lubrication interval Stop greasing when greasing becomes difficult or if the U joint stops taking grease Overgreasing will damage the U joint Six to eight pumps are sufficient at first grease factory Decrease the grease interval i e grease more often as the U joint wears and requires more than six pumps ...

Page 149: ...ry 100 Hours ϭϬϯϵϴϰϱ D B A C A Knife Drive Box Check Oil Level Between Lower Hole and End of Dipstick B C Reel Drive Chain 1 Place Double Reel Shown Single Reel Similar D Hydraulic Couplers Use WD40 or Equivalent MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 150: ...ANCE AND SERVICING 49 The U joint has a cross and bearing kit with an extended lubrication interval Stop greasing when greasing becomes difficult or if the U joint stops taking grease Overgreasing will damage the U joint Six to eight pumps are sufficient at first grease factory Decrease the grease interval i e grease more often as the U joint wears and requires more than six pumps ...

Page 151: ...14327 131 Revision B Figure 5 11 Every 500 Hours 1010062 D C A B A Reel Right Bearing 1 Place B Reel Center Bearing 1 Place C Wheel Bearings 4 Places D Reel Left Bearing 1 Place MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 152: ...vided to keep a record of scheduled maintenance Refer to 5 3 1 Maintenance Schedule Record page 122 1001335 Figure 5 13 Single Knife Header Master Grease Point Decal 1 Wipe the grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit 2 Inject grease through the fitting with grease gun until grease overflows the fitting except where noted 3 Leave excess grease on the fitti...

Page 153: ...urs DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator s seat for any reason 1012797 A B Figure 5 15 Drive Cover Single Reel 1 Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Remove four bolts A securing cover B to the reel drive MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 154: ...el The reel drive chain should be lubricated every 100 hours DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator s seat for any reason 1012795 A B C Figure 5 18 Drive Cover Double Reel 1 Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Remove six bolts A securing upper cov...

Page 155: ...and remove lower cover B if necessary 1004752 A Figure 5 20 Drive Chain 4 Apply a liberal amount of grease to chain A 1012796 A B Figure 5 21 Drive Cover Double Reel 5 Position lower drive cover B onto the reel drive if previously removed and secure with three bolts A MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 156: ...214327 136 Revision B 1012795 A B C Figure 5 22 Drive Cover Double Reel 6 Position upper drive cover B onto the reel drive and lower cover C and secure with six bolts A MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 157: ...and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 1027680 1027680 A A Figure 5 23 Left Transport Light 1023776 A Figure 5 24 Optional Slow Speed Transport Red and Amber Lights 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove screws A from the fixture and remove the plastic lens 3 Remove two screws A from lens and remove ...

Page 158: ...tions leave behind uncut plants Worn or damaged sections can be replaced without removing the knife from the cutterbar NOTE Coarse serrated knife sections last longer than fine serrated sections in dirty or sandy conditions Fine serrated knife sections perform better in fine stemmed grasses and plants that contain more fibrous stems 1 Shut down the windrower and remove the key from the ignition 10...

Page 159: ...on WARNING Stand to the rear of the knife during removal to reduce the risk of injury from the cutting edges Wear heavy gloves when handling a knife 1 Raise the header fully 2 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 3 Engage the header safety props For instructions refer to the windrower operator s manual 4 Stroke the knife manually to its outer limit 5 Clean the area around the ...

Page 160: ...e rear of the knife during removal to reduce the risk of injury from the cutting edges Wear heavy gloves when handling a knife IMPORTANT Repeat this procedure for each knife 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Remove the knife For instructions refer to 5 5 2 Removing Knife page 139 NOTE Because the bearing is being replaced it is not necessary to wrap the knifehead to pro...

Page 161: ...fehead or knife drive box failure ensure there s a tight fit between knifehead pin A and the needle bearing and also between the knifehead pin and the output arm 4 Install the knife For instructions refer to 5 5 5 Installing Knife page 141 5 5 5 Installing Knife The cutterbar knife is designed to easily be replaced if worn or damaged A spare knife can be stored in the header frame tube DANGER To p...

Page 162: ...rd movement Overgreasing will lead to knife misalignment which causes the guards to overheat and the drive systems to overload 5 5 6 Spare Knife A spare knife can be stored in the header frame tube at the left end of the header Figure 5 33 Spare Knife Ensure spare knife A is secured in place 5 5 7 Knife Guards Perform DAILY inspections to ensure the knife guards are aligned and the knife sections ...

Page 163: ...available from your MacDon Dealer For information refer to 6 2 3 Stub Guard Conversion Kit page 247 Replacing Pointed Guards To replaced pointed guards perform the recommended replacement procedure provided here Replacing normal drive side and end guards DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition ...

Page 164: ...cement guards are installed at these locations 1009493 B C A Figure 5 38 Pointed Guards 5 Position new guard A hold down C if applicable and plastic wearplate if applicable onto the cutterbar Secure with two nuts B and bolts but do NOT tighten 6 Check and adjust the clearance between the hold downs and the knife For instructions refer to NOTE The guard at the center of a double knife header where ...

Page 165: ...down B must accommodate the two overlapping knives at the center guard location Ensure the proper replacement guard is installed at this location 11 Check and adjust the clearance between the hold down and knife For instructions refer to Replacing Stub Guards Stub guards complete with hold downs and adjuster plates are designed to cut tough crops Stub guards are available for 4 6 10 7 m 15 35 ft h...

Page 166: ...te if installed hold down C and adjuster bar D IMPORTANT Note the position of the miter on adjuster bar D and reinstall the adjuster bar in the same position Miters should NOT be adjacent to each other 1001476 B A Figure 5 42 Stub Guards A Normal Guard B Drive Side Guard IMPORTANT The first four outboard guards B on the drive sides of the header do NOT have ledger plates Ensure the proper replacem...

Page 167: ...ighten 6 Check and adjust the clearance between the hold downs and the knife For instructions refer to Checking and Adjusting Knife Hold Downs page 148 Replacing center guards NOTE The guard at the center of a double knife header where the two knives overlap requires a slightly different replacement procedure 7 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 168: ...djusting Knife Hold Downs page 148 Checking and Adjusting Knife Hold Downs NOTE Align guards prior to checking and adjusting hold downs Refer to Adjusting Knife Guards page 142 Perform daily inspections to ensure knife hold downs are preventing knife sections from lifting off guards while permitting knife to slide without binding Proceed to the applicable topic Checking Pointed Guard Hold Downs pa...

Page 169: ...A and C under center hold down B 7 Measure between knife sections A and C with a feeler gauge The clearances should be as follows At tip of hold down 0 1 0 4 mm 0 004 0 016 in At rear of hold down 0 1 1 0 mm 0 004 0 040 in 8 If necessary refer to Adjusting Hold Down Clips at Double Knife Center Pointed Guard page 150 Adjusting Pointed Guard Hold Downs This procedure is applicable to formed sheet m...

Page 170: ...he knife and the guards adjust clearance as necessary Adjusting Hold Down Clips at Double Knife Center Pointed Guard DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key before adjusting the machine 1023234 A B C D D E D F A Figure 5 48 Center Guard 1 Shut down the windrower and remove the key from the ignition 2 Manually str...

Page 171: ...B E Figure 5 49 Short Knife Forged Hold Down 1018574 A B C F Figure 5 50 Short Knife Sheet Metal Hold Down 2 Manually stroke knife to locate section under hold down A 3 Standard guard At standard guard locations push knife section B down against guard C and measure clearance between hold down clip A and knife section B with a feeler gauge The clearance should be as follows At hold down tip D 0 1 0...

Page 172: ...pected startup of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key before adjusting the machine 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition Forged hold down 1018604 C D B F A E Figure 5 52 Normal Stub Guard Forged Hold Down 2 Manually stroke knife to center section s A under hold down B as shown 3 Loosen nuts C and back off bolts D clear of cutterbar 4 Position a C clamp or eq...

Page 173: ...ified clearances are achieved For instructions refer to Checking Stub Guard Hold Downs page 151 DANGER Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area 13 Complete hold down adjustments run header at low engine speed and listen for noise caused by insufficient clearance IMPORTANT Insufficient hold down clearance will result in overheating of knife and guards readjust as necessary 5 5 8 Knifeh...

Page 174: ...king around or handling knives 1 Raise the reel fully 2 Lower the header fully 3 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 4 Engage the reel safety props For instructions refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props page 33 1001137 A B Figure 5 55 Knifehead Shield 5 Place knifehead shield A against the endsheet as shown Align the shield so the cutout matches the profile of the knifehead and...

Page 175: ...er the first 10 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason 1009517 A B Figure 5 56 Knife Drive Box 1 Torque side bolts A first then torqu...

Page 176: ...y and slide the idler down to loosen the belt 5 Proceed to Step 10 page 156 1002407 A B Figure 5 58 Single and Untimed Double Knife Drive Single and untimed double knife headers 6 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 7 Open the endshield For instructions refer to Opening Endshield page 35 8 Loosen two bolts A securing the motor assembly to the header endsheet 9 Loosen the belt...

Page 177: ...1002952 A B C Figure 5 61 Knifehead 14 Remove bolt A 15 Remove grease fitting B from the pin 16 Use a screwdriver or chisel in slot C to release the load on the knifehead pin 17 Use a screwdriver or chisel to pry the pin upwards in the pin groove until the pin is clear of the knifehead 18 Push the knife assembly inboard until it is clear of the output arm 19 Seal the knifehead bearing with plastic...

Page 178: ...se care when removing or installing it Lug L can be used for lifting If the speed sensor is installed at this location you will need to remove it before using it for lifting 23 Remove the knife drive box and place it on a bench for disassembly 24 Double knife headers Repeat this procedure for the opposite end of the header Removing Knife Drive Box Pulley To remove the knife drive box pulley follow...

Page 179: ...e for installing knife drive boxes is the same for single and double knife headers NOTE If the pulley was removed from the knife drive box refer to Installing Knife Drive Box Pulley page 159 If the pulley was not removed proceed to Step 1 page 159 1009515 A B L Figure 5 65 Knife Drive Box CAUTION The knife drive box and pulley weigh over 35 kg 65 lb Use care when removing or installing it Lug L ca...

Page 180: ... the drive arm clears the frame on the inboard stroke 1002946 A B C Figure 5 67 Knifehead 6 Position output arm A to the farthest outboard position Move output arm A up or down on the splined shaft until it is almost contacting knifehead B exact clearance C is set during the knifehead pin installation 1024846 A Figure 5 68 Knife Drive Box 7 Torque output arm bolt A to 217 Nm 160 lbf ft 8 Slide the...

Page 181: ...ad to knife misalignment which causes the guards to overheat and the drive systems to overload 1009779 A B Figure 5 71 Knife Drive Box 14 Tighten the knife drive box side bolts A first then tighten bottom bolts B Torque to 271 Nm 200 lbf ft 15 Move the output arm to the midstroke position and ensure the knife bar doesn t contact the front of the first guard If the knife drive box requires adjustme...

Page 182: ...unsupported header 1 Raise the header to allow a suitably sized container to fit under the knife box drain and collect the oil 2 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 3 Open the endshield For instructions refer to Opening Endshield page 35 1004791 A B Figure 5 72 Knife Drive Box 4 Remove breather dipstick A and drain plug B 5 Allow the oil to drain 6 Reinstall drain plug B 7 Ad...

Page 183: ...ed machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason 1002407 A B Figure 5 73 Single and Untimed Double Knife Drive 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Open the endshield For instructions refer to Opening Endshield page 35 3 Loosen two bolts A securing the mo...

Page 184: ...or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason 1009512 A B C Figure 5 76 Knife Drive 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Route knife drive belt A around knife drive box pulley C and knife drive pul...

Page 185: ...ected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason IMPORTANT To prolong belt and drive life do NOT overtighten the belt 1005157 A B C Figure 5 78 Untimed Knife Drive 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Open the endshield For...

Page 186: ...the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Open the endshield For instructions refer to Opening Endshield page 35 1012430 B A C Figure 5 80 Knife Drive V Belts 3 Loosen two bolts A securing the motor assembly to the header endsheet 4 T...

Page 187: ... Check the tension of the new V belts after a short run in period about five hours Removing Timed Knife Drive Belt The timed knife drive belt removal procedure is the same for both sides of the header DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the sa...

Page 188: ...e knife drive box pulley and the endsheet 8 Remove the knife drive belt Installing Timed Knife Drive Belts The procedure for installing timed knife drive belts is the same for both sides of the header DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the sa...

Page 189: ... A properly tensioned V belt should deflect 4 mm 5 32 in when 52 77 N 12 17 lbf is applied at the midspan IMPORTANT To prolong the life of V belts and drives do NOT overtighten the V belts 5 Tighten two bolts A on the endsheet 1009783 A B C D Figure 5 87 Knife Drive 6 Ensure the knives are timed before tightening the belt For instructions refer to Adjusting Double Knife Timing page 172 7 Slide idl...

Page 190: ...ide is opposite DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason IMPORTANT To prolong belt and drive life do NOT overtighten belt IMPORTANT Do NOT use adjuster bolt at drive pulley to adjust ti...

Page 191: ...After achieving the proper belt tension tighten nuts C to 73 80 Nm 54 59 lbf ft 6 Remove pry bar A and wood B NOTE Readjust the tension of a new belt after a short run in period about five hours 1009817 D C B A Figure 5 92 Left Belt Guide 7 Ensure clearance A between belt B and guide C is 0 5 1 5 mm 1 32 1 16 in 8 Loosen bolts D and adjust the guide if necessary Tighten the bolts 9 Repeat this pro...

Page 192: ...o Opening Endshield page 35 3 Remove the right knife drive belt For instructions refer to Removing Timed Knife Drive Belt page 167 1002484 A C B Figure 5 93 Adjusting Timing Left Side 4 Rotate the left knife drive box driven pulley clockwise until left knife A is at the center of inboard stroke B moving towards the center of the header NOTE The center stroke is when knife sections C are centered b...

Page 193: ... 7 Rotate idler pulley bracket A downward and slide the idler pulley up by hand to remove most of the belt slack Tighten nut B 1009786 C B A Figure 5 97 Left Shown Right Opposite 8 Position pry bar A under idler bracket C and push the bracket upward until a force of 27 N 6 lbf deflects the belt 13 mm 1 2 in at the midpoint of the upper span NOTE Protect the paint by placing a piece of wood B under...

Page 194: ...t rotate and tension the right drive belts refer to Step 7 page 173 to Step 9 page 174 IMPORTANT Do NOT use the adjuster bolt at the drive pulley to adjust the timing belt tension 14 Recheck the timing refer to Step 11 page 174 and readjust it if necessary refer to Step 12 page 174 15 Close both endshields For instructions refer to Closing Endshield page 36 Checking Knife Drive Belt Tracking The f...

Page 195: ... the outboard side of the drive pulley the likely cause is a toe in problem the belt tends to move toward the low tension side of the pulley outboard For instructions refer to Adjusting Drive Belt Tracking Drive Pulley page 175 1009827 A B C Figure 5 100 Knife Drive Belt 5 If belt A is tracking to one side of knife drive box pulley B the likely cause is an out of position idler pulley C For instru...

Page 196: ...ate the header and check the tracking For instructions refer to Checking Knife Drive Belt Tracking page 174 Adjust the support assembly as required 6 If the belt tracking problem continues proceed to Step 7 page 176 1009836 A B D C Figure 5 102 Knife Drive Left Side 7 Loosen nut A on the idler and nuts B on the idler bracket 8 Loosen nuts C at the drive pulley location 9 To correct a toe in proble...

Page 197: ...should be visible between the belt and the pulley flanges Before adjusting the drive belt tracking verify the pulley that needs to be adjusted For instructions refer to Checking Knife Drive Belt Tracking page 174 IMPORTANT A belt that is not tracking properly is subject to premature failure Ensure the pulleys are aligned and parallel Follow the belt tensioning procedures in this manual to avoid mi...

Page 198: ... Install idler pulley B ensuring it lines up with the knife drive box pulley using flat washer s C as required 5 Reinstall lock washer D and nut A 6 Tension the belt For instructions refer to Tensioning Timed Knife Drive Belts page 170 7 Operate the header and check the tracking For instructions refer to Checking Knife Drive Belt Tracking page 174 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 199: ...gage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason 1 Raise the reel fully 2 Raise the header fully 3 Move the draper until the draper joint is in the work area NOTE The deck can also be shifted towards the center to provide an opening at the endsheet 4 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 5 Engage the header safety props For instructions refer to the ...

Page 200: ...own the engine and remove the key from the ignition 4 Engage the header safety props For instructions refer to the windrower operator s manual 5 Engage the reel safety props For instructions refer to Engaging Reel Safety Props page 33 6 Check the deck height before installing the drapers For instructions refer to 5 7 5 Adjusting Deck Height page 186 1001169 Figure 5 107 Installing Draper 7 Apply t...

Page 201: ...ors B screws A with the heads facing the center opening and nuts 13 Adjust the draper tension For instructions refer to 5 7 3 Adjusting Draper Tension page 182 1005955 A B C Figure 5 110 Draper Seal 14 Check the draper seal between the drapers and the cutterbar Ensure there is a 1 2 mm 0 04 0 08 in gap A between cutterbar C and draper B 15 Refer to 5 7 5 Adjusting Deck Height page 186 to achieve t...

Page 202: ...hould be just enough to prevent slipping and to keep the draper from sagging below the cutterbar DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason 1020638 A Figure 5 112 Left Adjuster Shown Right Opposite 1 Ensure white indicator bar A is a...

Page 203: ...ve Roller 6 Ensure the draper guide the rubber track on the underside of the draper is properly engaged in groove A on the drive roller 1008418 A B Figure 5 114 Idler Roller 7 Ensure idler roller A is between draper guides B MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 204: ...llers and or tightener components do NOT operate with the tension set so the white bar is not visible To prevent scooping dirt ensure the draper is tight enough that it does not sag below the point where the cutterbar contacts the ground 5 7 4 Adjusting Side Draper Tracking The side draper tracking is adjusted by aligning the drive and idler draper rollers CAUTION To avoid personal injury before s...

Page 205: ...he adjuster mechanism at the inboard end of the deck 1009586 B C A Figure 5 117 Left Drive Roller 2 Adjust the drive roller distance X as follows a Loosen nuts A and jam nut B b Turn adjuster nut C 1025263 A B C Figure 5 118 Left Idler Roller 3 Adjust the idler roller distance Y as follows a Loosen nut A and jam nut B b Turn adjuster nut C NOTE If the draper does not track at the idler roller end ...

Page 206: ...m entering into the side drapers and stalling them Whenever you are installing new drapers the draper seal MUST be set to at least 1 mm 1 16 in This is because new drapers are very tacky and can cause material to accumulate on the underside of the cutterbar which can cause the draper to rub against the cutterbar and thereby cause the hydraulic pressure in the draper circuit to increase to dangerou...

Page 207: ...ont edge of draper A past cutterbar B to expose the deck support 1003841 A B C Figure 5 122 Deck Support 8 Loosen two lock nuts A on deck support B by one half turn ONLY NOTE The deck is shown with the draper removed in the illustration at right The number of deck supports depends on the width of the header 9 To lower the deck relative to the deck supports tap deck C with a hammer To raise the dec...

Page 208: ...with a feeler gauge For instructions refer to Step 11 page 188 16 Repeat Step 8 page 187 to Step 15 page 188 for each draper deck support requiring adjustment 17 Tension the draper For instructions refer to 5 7 3 Adjusting Draper Tension page 182 1006432 A B C D Figure 5 124 Backsheet Deflector 18 If necessary adjust backsheet deflector A by loosening nut D and moving the deflector until there is ...

Page 209: ... when repairing or replacing it DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going...

Page 210: ...ull the draper off the idler roller 1009591 A B C A Figure 5 128 Idler Roller 10 Remove bolts A and washers at the ends of the idler roller 11 Spread roller arms B and C and remove the idler roller Replacing Draper Idler Roller Bearing The bearing helps the roller turn The bearing needs to be removed when replacing it 1 Remove the draper idler roller assembly For instructions refer to Removing Dra...

Page 211: ...ry 1009602 A B C D Figure 5 130 Idler Roller Bearing 4 Install new bearing assembly A by pressing the outer race of the bearing into the tube until it is 14 15 mm 0 55 0 2 in B from the outside edge of the tube 5 Add approximately 8 cc or two pumps of grease in front of bearing assembly A Refer to the inside back cover for specifications 6 Install new seal C at the roller opening 7 Tap seal C into...

Page 212: ...oving Draper Deck Drive Roller The roller needs to be removed when repairing or replacing it DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the operator s seat and always engage the safety props before going under the machine for any reason WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a...

Page 213: ...couple the draper 8 Pull the draper off the drive roller 1002979 A B C B Figure 5 134 Drive Roller 9 Align the set screws with hole A in the guard Remove the two set screws holding the motor onto the drive roller NOTE The set screws are 1 4 turn apart 10 Remove four bolts B securing the motor to the drive roller arm NOTE It may be necessary to remove plastic shield C to gain access to the top bolt...

Page 214: ...oller 1 Remove the draper drive roller assembly For instructions refer to Removing Draper Deck Drive Roller page 192 1009595 A B C D E A Figure 5 136 Drive Roller Bearing 2 Remove bearing assembly A and seal B from roller tube C as follows a Attach slide hammer D to threaded shaft E in the bearing assembly b Tap out bearing assembly A and seal B 3 Clean the inside of roller tube C check the tube f...

Page 215: ...eck has a roller on either end of the deck One is the idler roller and one is the drive roller 1002981 A B Figure 5 138 Drive Roller 1 Position drive roller B between the roller support arms 2 Attach roller B to the arm at the forward end of the deck with bolt A Support the other end of the roller and torque bolt A to 95 Nm 70 lbf ft 3 Grease the motor shaft and insert it into the end of drive rol...

Page 216: ...aper Tracking page 184 5 7 7 Replacing Draper Deflectors Removing Wide Draper Deflectors DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going under the ra...

Page 217: ...d deflector C 10 Remove deflector C 1025209 B A C D Figure 5 144 Deflector Support 11 Remove bolts A and D and remove deflector support B 12 Reinstall bolt D if not reinstalling support B to secure belt guide C to the opposite side of the endsheet Otherwise position support B as shown and secure it with bolt D 13 Repeat this procedure at the opposite end of the header Installing Wide Draper Deflec...

Page 218: ...gure 5 145 Deflector Support 8 Open the endshield For instructions refer to Opening Endshield page 35 9 Loosen bolts A on the cutterbar until retainer B is loose 10 Remove the existing bolt that secures belt guide C on the opposite side of the endsheet 11 Position support D as shown and reinstall bolt E with the nut on the far side 12 Install a second 3 8 in x 3 4 carriage bolt F and lock nut Do N...

Page 219: ...reel fore aft positions Periodically monitor them to ensure contact is avoided and repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary Removing Narrow Draper Deflectors DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a ...

Page 220: ...gine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason 1 Raise the reel fully 2 Lower the header fully 3 If hydraulic deck shift is installed Shift the decks to create work space at one end of the header 4 Shut down the en...

Page 221: ...lector and cutterbar Remove and bend the deflector as required to obtain the best fit 10 Install two 3 8 in x 5 8 in self tapping screws C then tighten all four screws A and C 1010032 B A C Figure 5 151 Aft Deflector 11 Position aft deflector C as shown and install three 3 8 in x 3 4 in carriage bolts B and lock nuts 12 Install two Torx head screws A and lock nuts with the heads facing down 13 Tig...

Page 222: ...rances with the reel fully lowered are shown in Table 5 2 page 202 1005640 X Figure 5 152 Finger Clearance Table 5 2 Finger to Guard Cutterbar Clearance X 3 mm 1 8 in at Reel Ends Header Width Single Reel Double Reel 4 6 m 15 ft 20 mm 3 4 in 6 1 m 20 ft 20 mm 3 4 in 7 6 m 25 ft 25 mm 1 in 9 1 m 30 ft 45 mm 1 3 4 in 20 mm 3 4 in 10 7 m 35 ft 60 mm 2 3 8 in 20 mm 3 4 in 12 2 m 40 ft 20 mm 3 4 in Mea...

Page 223: ... fully 4 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 1001595 A Figure 5 154 Single Reel Header 5 Measure the clearance at the ends of each reel at locations A NOTE The reel is factory set to provide more clearance at the center of the reel than at the ends to compensate for reel flexing 1001596 A Figure 5 155 Double Reel Header MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 224: ...props before going under the header for any reason 1001329 A B Figure 5 157 Reel Outboard Arm 1 Adjust the outboard reel arm lift cylinders to set the clearance as follows a Loosen bolt A b Turn cylinder rod B out of the clevis to raise the reel and increase the clearance to the cutterbar or turn the cylinder rod into the clevis to lower the reel and decrease the clearance c Tighten bolt A d Repea...

Page 225: ...ined during reassembly 1014048 A Figure 5 159 Fore Aft Position Decal 1 Position the reel all the way down and over the cutterbar between position 4 and 5 on fore aft decal A 2 Record the measurement at each reel disc location for each reel tine tube 1001603 A B C Figure 5 160 Center Reel Arm 3 Start with the reel disc closest to the center of the header and proceed outward toward the ends adjusti...

Page 226: ...le Reel Measurement Locations 1 Start the engine and set the cutterbar height at approximately 150 mm 6 in above the ground 2 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 3 Measure clearances A at locations B between the reels and the endsheets at both ends of the header The clearances will be the same if the reels are centered If adjustment is required 1001327 A B B C Figure 5 162 Re...

Page 227: ...at locations B between the reel and the endsheet at both ends of the header The clearances should be the same if the reel is centered 1001328 A B C Figure 5 164 Reel Support Arm 5 Loosen bolt A on brace B at both ends of the reel 6 Move the forward end of reel support arm C laterally as required to center the reel 7 Tighten bolts A and torque them to 359 Nm 265 lbf ft 5 8 4 Reel Tines and Fingers ...

Page 228: ...e applicable tine tube at the center and left reel discs For instructions refer to Removing Bushings from Five Six or Nine Bat Reels page 211 1001285 A B Figure 5 165 Reel Arm 6 Attach reel arms B temporarily to the reel disc at the original attachment locations A 7 Cut the damaged tine so it can be removed from the tine tube 8 Remove the bolts from the existing tines and slide the tines over to r...

Page 229: ...h the tines to the reel tine tube with bolts and nuts B Removing Plastic Fingers Plastic reel fingers are secured to the tine tube with a single Torx screw DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason WARNING To prevent bodily injury fr...

Page 230: ...machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason 1001246 Figure 5 169 Installing Finger 1 Position the finger on the rear of the tine tube and engage the lug at the bottom of the f...

Page 231: ... to be released so that the bushing halves can be removed DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel safety props before going under the raised reel for any reason IMPORT...

Page 232: ... original locations 1001283 A Figure 5 172 Bushing Clamp 7 Release bushing clamps A using a small screwdriver to separate the serrations Pull the clamp off the tine tube 1004617 A B Figure 5 173 Bushing 8 Rotate arm A until it is clear of the disc and slide the arm inboard off of bushing B 9 Remove bushing halves B If required remove the next tine or plastic finger so the arm can slide off the bus...

Page 233: ... Remove the reel endshields and endshield support C from the tail end of the reel at the applicable tine tube location 12 Remove bolts A securing arms B to the tail and center discs 1025212 B A Figure 5 176 Tine Tube Supports 13 Release the bushing clamps or disconnect the support channels from the tine tube support if installed depending on which tine tube is being moved Three tine tubes A requir...

Page 234: ... cam disc using a small screwdriver to separate the serrations Move the clamps off the bushings 1004616 A B Figure 5 179 Cam End 16 Slide tine tube A outboard to expose bushing B 17 Remove bushing halves B If required remove the next tine or plastic finger so the arm can slide off the bushing Refer to the following procedures if necessary Removing Plastic Fingers page 209 Removing Steel Tines page...

Page 235: ...If finger D is too close to the support to allow access to the bushing remove screw E and remove finger D For instructions refer to Removing Plastic Fingers page 209 1001283 A Figure 5 181 Bushing Clamp 21 Release bushing clamps A using a small screwdriver to separate the serrations 1009848 A Figure 5 182 Bushing Clamp 22 Move clamps A off the bushings MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 236: ...Nine Bat Reels Once the old tine tube bushing halves have been removed the new ones can be installed DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason WARNING To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel always engage the reel saf...

Page 237: ...2 Slide tine tube A toward the tail end of the reel to insert bushing B into the reel arm NOTE If the tine tube supports are installed ensure the bushings at those locations slide into the support 3 Reinstall the previously removed fingers or tines Refer to the following procedures as necessary Removing Plastic Fingers page 209 Removing Steel Tines page 208 1001245 A B Figure 5 187 Bushing 4 Insta...

Page 238: ...ube B with the cam arm and install bolt A Apply medium strength threadlocker Loctite 243 or equivalent to the bolt and torque the bolt to 165 Nm 120 lbf ft NOTE Make sure the shim is between the cam arm and the reel bat 1004614 B C A Figure 5 190 Tail End 8 Install bolts A securing arm B to the center disc 9 Install reel arm B and endshield support C to the tail end of the reel at the applicable t...

Page 239: ...4613 A Figure 5 191 Cam End 10 Install endshield support A at the applicable tine tube location at the cam end 11 Reinstall the reel endshields For instructions refer to 5 8 6 Reel Endshields page 223 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 240: ...er to the following procedures as necessary Removing Plastic Fingers page 209 Removing Steel Tines page 208 1001245 A B Figure 5 193 Bushing 15 Install bushing clamp A onto the tine tube adjacent to the flangeless end of bushing B 16 Position clamp A on bushing B so the edges of the clamp and bushing are flush when the clamp is fit into the groove on the bushing and the lock tabs are engaged 10098...

Page 241: ...icable tine tube location and secure them with bolts A Installing tine tube support if installed bushings 1004616 A B Figure 5 196 Cam End 20 Position bushing halves B on the tine tube with the flangeless end adjacent to the reel arm and position the lug in each bushing half into the hole in tine tube A 1020908 A B Figure 5 197 Support 21 Slide support A onto bushing B MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 242: ...ne tube adjacent to the flangeless end of bushing B 24 Position clamp A on bushing B so the edges of the clamp and bushing are flush when the clamp is fit into the groove on the bushing and the lock tabs are engaged 1009869 A B Figure 5 200 Clamp on Bushing 25 Tighten clamp A using modified channel lock pliers B until finger pressure will NOT move the clamp IMPORTANT Overtightening the clamp might...

Page 243: ...ing fasteners Slightly dented or deformed endshields and supports are repairable but severely damaged components must be replaced You can attach reel endshields to either end of the reel Replacing Reel Endshields Reel endshields and supports do not require regular maintenance but they should be checked periodically for damage and loose or missing fasteners Slightly dented or deformed endshields an...

Page 244: ...from the ignition 2 Rotate the reel manually until reel endshield support A requiring replacement is accessible 3 Remove three bolts B 1005467 A B Figure 5 204 Reel Endshields 4 Lift the end of reel endshield A off support B 1005468 Figure 5 205 Reel Endshields 5 Remove the reel endshield from the supports MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 245: ...5472 A B C Figure 5 207 Reel Endshield Supports 1 Lower the header and reel shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Rotate the reel manually until reel endshield A requiring replacement is accessible 3 Remove bolt B from support A 4 Remove bolts C from support A and two adjacent supports 1005467 1005473 A B A C Figure 5 208 Reel Endshield Supports 5 Move reel endshields A away ...

Page 246: ...214327 226 Revision B 10 Check the clearance between the tine tube and the reel endshield support and adjust it if necessary 11 Torque the nuts to 27 Nm 20 lbf ft MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 247: ...r The reel drive cover protects the reel drive components from dirt and debris Removing Reel Drive Cover The reel drive cover protects the reel drive components from dirt and debris DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up of the machine always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator s seat for any reason Single reel drive 10127...

Page 248: ...rive and lower cover C 1012796 A B Figure 5 211 Drive Cover Double Reel 5 Remove three bolts A and remove lower cover B if necessary Installing Reel Drive Cover The reel drive cover protects the drive components from weather and debris Single Reel Drive 1012797 A B Figure 5 212 Drive Cover Single Reel 1 Position drive cover B onto the reel drive and secure it with four bolts A MAINTENANCE AND SERV...

Page 249: ... chain transfers power from the hydraulically driven reel motor to the sprockets that rotate the reels Loosening Reel Drive Chain The tension on the reel drive chain can be loosened to allow access to reel drive components DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going ...

Page 250: ... the reel shaft Tightening Reel Drive Chain A correctly tensioned drive chain ensures optimum power transfer while minimizing component wear DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the...

Page 251: ...eel Drive Shown Double Reel Similar 3 Slide motor A and motor mount B upward until chain C is tight 1012815 A Figure 5 219 Single Reel Drive Shown Double Reel Similar 4 Ensure there is 3 mm 0 12 in of slack at the chain midspan Adjust it if necessary 5 Torque nuts A to 73 Nm 54 lbf ft 6 Install the drive cover For instructions refer to Installing Reel Drive Cover page 228 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING...

Page 252: ...ve motor DANGER To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine always stop the engine remove the key and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason 1 Shut down the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Loosen the drive chain For instructions refer to Loosening Reel Drive Chain page 229 1012804 A B Figure 5 221 Reel Drive...

Page 253: ...t The reel drive sprocket is attached to the reel drive motor 1012806 A B C D Figure 5 223 Reel Drive 1 Align the keyway in sprocket D with the key on the motor shaft and slide the sprocket onto the shaft Secure it with flat washer C and slotted nut B 2 Torque slotted nut B to 54 Nm 40 lbf ft 3 Install cotter pin A If necessary tighten slotted nut B to the next slot to install the cotter pin 10128...

Page 254: ...structions refer to Removing Reel Drive Cover page 227 1013936 A Figure 5 225 Supporting Reel 3 Support the inboard end of the right reel with a front end loader and nylon slings A or equivalent lifting device IMPORTANT Avoid damaging or denting the center tube by supporting the reel as close to the cam end disc as possible 1001325 A B C Figure 5 226 U Joint 4 Remove six bolts A attaching U joint ...

Page 255: ...e stub shaft into the U joint pilot hole 3 Rotate the reel until the holes in the end of the reel tube and U joint flange B line up 4 Apply medium strength threadlocker Loctite 243 or equivalent to four 1 2 in bolts A and secure them with lock washers 5 Torque the bolts to 102 115 Nm 75 85 lbf ft 1013936 A Figure 5 229 Supporting Reel 6 Remove temporary reel support A 7 Install the drive cover For...

Page 256: ...ions refer to Removing Reel Drive Sprocket page 232 1010346 A B C C Figure 5 230 Reel Motor and Hoses 4 Disconnect hydraulic lines A at motor B Cap or plug open ports and lines NOTE Mark hydraulic lines A and their locations in motor B to ensure correct reinstallation 5 Remove four nuts and bolts C and remove motor B Retrieve the spacer not shown from between motor B and the motor mount if install...

Page 257: ...stalled at their original locations 6 Install the drive sprocket For instructions refer to Installing Reel Drive Sprocket page 233 7 Tighten the drive chain For instructions refer to Tightening Reel Drive Chain page 230 5 9 6 Replacing Drive Chain on Double Reel The drive chain allows the hydraulic reel drive motor to turn the reel It can be replaced if damaged or worn DANGER To prevent bodily inj...

Page 258: ...close to the end disc as possible to avoid damaging or denting the center tube 1001322 A B Figure 5 235 U Joint 4 Remove four bolts A securing the reel tube to U joint flange B 1001613 C B A Figure 5 236 Replacing Chain 5 Move the right reel sideways to separate reel tube A from U joint B 6 Remove drive chain C 7 Route new chain C over U joint B and position it onto the sprockets MAINTENANCE AND S...

Page 259: ...rt A 5 9 7 Replacing Drive Chain on Single Reel The drive chain allows the hydraulic reel drive motor to turn the reel It can be replaced if damaged or worn 1 Loosen the drive chain For instructions refer to Loosening Reel Drive Chain page 229 1009946 A B C Figure 5 239 Reel Drive 2 Lift chain A off drive sprocket B 3 Lower the chain until free of lower sprocket C and remove the chain from the dri...

Page 260: ...g hour following the installation of the wheels and every 100 operating hours thereafter 1001277 2 3 4 5 6 1 Figure 5 240 Bolt Tightening Sequence 1 Torque wheel bolts to 120 Nm 90 lbf ft using the sequence shown at right IMPORTANT Whenever a wheel is removed and reinstalled check the wheel bolt torque after one hour of operation and every 100 hours thereafter 5 10 2 Checking Axle Bolt Torque The ...

Page 261: ...rim or is overinflated the tire bead can loosen on one side causing air to escape at high speed and with great force An air leak of this nature can thrust the tire in any direction endangering anyone in the area Make sure all the air is removed from the tire before removing the tire from the rim Do NOT remove install or repair a tire on a rim unless you have the proper equipment and experience to ...

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Page 263: ...linders to be quickly relocated to the normal operating location Installation instructions are included in the kit MD B6590 6 1 2 Lodged Crop Reel Finger Kit The steel fingers provided in the Lodged Crop Reel Finger kit attach to the ends of every other tine tube and help to clear material in heavy hard to cut crops such as lodged rice 1001157 Figure 6 2 Lodged Crop Finger Each kit contains three ...

Page 264: ...andard equipment on all headers except nine bat reels 1009649 Figure 6 3 Reel Endshields Hardware and installation instructions are included in the kit See your MacDon Dealer for more information 6 1 5 Short Brace Kit For Center Reel Arm 1004581 Figure 6 4 Short Brace kit MD B5605 The Short Brace kit for Center Reel Arm consists of a set of shorter braces and necessary hardware for the center reel...

Page 265: ...wn Six Bat Reinforcing Kit Similar Tine tube reinforcing kits are available for five and six bat reels They are designed to support high reel loads when cutting extremely heavy crops Installation instructions are included in the kit Five Bat Reels MD B5825 Six Bat Reels MD B5826 OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS ...

Page 266: ...838 9 1 m 30 ft MD B4839 10 7 m 35 ft MD B4840 12 2 m 40 ft MD B4841 6 2 2 Knifehead Shield Knifehead shields attach to the endsheets and reduce the knifehead opening to prevent cut crop particularly severely lodged crop from accumulating over the knifehead and damaging the knife drive box and endsheet 1001240 Figure 6 7 Knifehead Shield Installation instructions are included in the kit Order the ...

Page 267: ...esigned to cut tough crops 1001244 Figure 6 8 Stub Guards Installation and adjustment instructions are included in the kit Order one of the following bundles according to your header size 4 6 m 15 ft MD B5009 6 1 m 20 ft MD B5010 7 6 m 25 ft MD B5011 9 1 m 30 ft MD B5012 10 7 m 35 ft MD B5013 OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS ...

Page 268: ...ditions that would otherwise cause the header to bounce resulting in uneven cutting heights 1001156 Figure 6 10 Stabilizer Wheel Installation and adjustment instructions are included in the kit This kit is available as an attachment for use with 9 1 10 7 and 12 2 m 30 35 and 40 ft headers MD C1986 Second Stabilizer Wheel kit The Second Stabilizer Wheel kit is available to upgrade the header to two...

Page 269: ...This system is similar to the Stabilizer Wheel option For more information about that option refer to 6 3 2 Stabilizer Wheels page 248 Stabilizer slow speed transport wheels are used to convert the header into transport mode for slow speed towing behind a properly configured windrower or agricultural tractor A tow pole and installation instructions are included in the kit This option is available ...

Page 270: ...mended for double windrowing wide draper deflectors are available for this purpose Refer to your parts catalog for the necessary parts 6 4 2 Draper Deflector Wide 1004865 Figure 6 13 Draper Deflector Wide Wide metal draper deflectors attach to the inboard side of the endsheets to prevent material from falling through the gap between the endsheet and the draper NOTE Required for double windrowing o...

Page 271: ... square cleats A for drapers MD 172195 MD 172196 MD 172197 MD 172198 MD 294858 for tapered cleats B for drapers MD 220635 MD 220636 MD 220637 MD 220638 MD 220639 MD 220640 6 4 4 Rice Divider Rods 1001239 Figure 6 15 Rice Divider Rod Rice divider rods attach to the left and right crop dividers and divide tall and tangled rice crops in a similar manner to standard crop divider rods performing in sta...

Page 272: ...to 18 3 m 60 ft of crop in a single windrow which is ideal for large forage harvesters It is designed to mount only on SP windrowers equipped with an HC10 Conditioner53 MD C1987 6 4 7 Draper Extension Kit The draper extension kit increases the inboard length of each deck up to 250 mm 10 in which narrows the header opening and decreases windrow width when cutting light thin crops The kit includes r...

Page 273: ...cluded with the kit MD B4803 6 4 9 Swath Deflector Rods End Delivery 1005844 Figure 6 18 Swath Deflector End delivery deflector rods are used for double windrowing with end delivery only but can be left in place for center delivery The deflector rods help prevent delivered crop at the opening from interfering with the standing crop Installation and adjustment instructions are included with the bun...

Page 274: ...rs 6 4 11 Hydraulic Deck Shift Package This system allows shifting of the decks from the operator s console when double windrowing 1013909 Figure 6 20 Hydraulic Deck Shift Installation and adjustment instructions are included with the kit Available on 7 6 12 2 m 25 40 ft headers MD B5664 6 4 12 Upper Cross Auger The upper cross auger UCA attaches in front of the backtube and improves crop feeding ...

Page 275: ... power to the UCA on headers with both UCA and DDD kits installed Operating both options without this kit can result in damage to the UCA motor and inadequate power to the draper drive system This kit is not applicable to M100 and M105 SP Windrowers MD B5606 6 4 14 Upper Cross Auger UCA Case Drain Kit for Single Draper Drive SDD 1010028 Figure 6 22 Case Drain This kit is intended for SDD headers e...

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Page 277: ...t page 60 Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed 3 7 7 Ground Speed page 58 Crop too ripe Operate at night when humidity is higher Symptom Cut Grain Falling Ahead of Cutterbar Ground speed too slow Increase ground speed 3 7 7 Ground Speed page 58 Reel speed too slow Increase reel speed 3 7 6 Reel Speed page 58 Reel too high Lower reel 3 7 10 Reel Height page 60 Cutterbar too high Lower cutterba...

Page 278: ...Replace all worn and broken cutting parts 5 5 Cutterbar page 138 Header is not level Level header 3 12 Leveling Header page 91 Reel fingers not lifting crop properly ahead of knife Adjust reel position finger pitch 3 7 11 Reel Fore Aft Position page 61 3 7 12 Reel Tine Pitch page 68 Divider runs down thick crop at ends preventing proper feeding due to material bridging the knife guards Replace thr...

Page 279: ...ht page 52 Header angle too flat Steepen header angle Controlling Header Angle page 57 Bent knife causing binding of cutting parts Straighten a bent knife and align guards 5 5 7 Knife Guards page 142 Cutting edge of guards not close enough or parallel to knife sections Align guards 5 5 7 Knife Guards page 142 Tangled tough to cut crop Install stub guards 5 5 7 Knife Guards page 142 6 2 3 Stub Guar...

Page 280: ... Hold Downs page 148 Knives on double knife drive not timed Adjust knife timing Adjusting Double Knife Timing page 172 Knife not operating at recommended speed Check engine speed of windrower Refer to your windrower s operator s manual Excessive knife wear Replace knife 5 5 2 Removing Knife page 139 5 5 5 Installing Knife page 141 Loose or worn knifehead pin or drive arm Tighten or replace parts 5...

Page 281: ...e reel 3 7 10 Reel Height page 60 Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed 3 7 6 Reel Speed page 58 Crop conditions Install optional endshields See your MacDon Dealer Reel not centered in header Center reel in header 5 8 3 Centering Reel page 205 Symptom Reel Releases Crop too Quickly Reel tines not aggressive enough Increase cam setting 3 7 12 Reel Tine Pitch page 68 Reel too far forward Move reel b...

Page 282: ...erbar page 202 Symptom Plastic Fingers Bent Rearward at Tip Reel digging into ground with reel speed slower than ground speed Raise header 3 7 1 Cutting Height page 52 Reel digging into ground with reel speed slower than ground speed Decrease header tilt Controlling Header Angle page 57 Reel digging into ground with reel speed slower than ground speed Move reel aft 3 7 11 Reel Fore Aft Position pa...

Page 283: ...aper Tension page 182 Slat or connector bar jammed by frame or material Loosen draper and clear obstruction 5 7 3 Adjusting Draper Tension page 182 Roller bearing seized Replace roller bearing 5 7 6 Side Draper Roller Maintenance page 189 Low hydraulic oil Fill windrower reservoir to full level See your MacDon Dealer Incorrect relief setting at flow control valve Adjust relief setting See your Mac...

Page 284: ...deck height 5 7 5 Adjusting Deck Height page 186 Symptom Material Wrapping at Upper Cross Auger Beater Bars NOTE Some newer upper cross augers do not have beater bars Crop conditions do not require beater bars Remove beater bars 3 14 1 Removing Beater Bars page 93 Symptom Material Accumulating on End Deflectors and Releasing in Bunches End deflectors too wide For headers with manual deck shift onl...

Page 285: ...lly retracting lift cylinders Controlling Header Angle page 57 Reel too slow Adjust reel speed to be marginally faster than ground speed 3 7 6 Reel Speed page 58 Ground speed too fast Lower ground speed 3 7 6 Reel Speed page 58 Skid shoes too low Raise skid shoes to highest setting 3 7 3 Cutting on the Ground page 55 Dirt packs on bottom of cutterbar and raises cutterbar off the ground Install pla...

Page 286: ...ge 61 Reel speed too high Reduce reel speed 3 7 6 Reel Speed page 58 Bean pods are too dry Cut at night with heavy dew once pods have softened Finger pitch not aggressive enough Increase finger aggressiveness cam position 3 7 12 Reel Tine Pitch page 68 Symptom Cutterbar Guards Breaking Float insufficient Increase float 3 7 4 Header Float page 57 Excessive number of rocks in field Consider installi...

Page 287: ...rs onto drapers Adjust reel fore and aft location to move fingers out of the ground 3 7 11 Reel Fore Aft Position page 61 Symptom Cutterbar Pushing Too Much Dirt in Certain Locations for Length of Field Tire tracks or row crop ridges Cut at angle to ridges or crop rows to allow knife and guards to clean out better Rolling land along length of field Cut at 90 angle to undulations provided knife flo...

Page 288: ...very Opening page 78 Symptom All Heads in Center Draper speed too fast or header angle too steep Reduce draper speed and or decrease header angle 3 7 8 Draper Speed page 59 3 7 5 Header Angle page 57 Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed Crop too green Allow time to mature Symptom All Heads To One Side Crop leaning to one side and reel too slow Increase reel speed to orient crop parallel to dr...

Page 289: ...wton N x 0 2248 pound force lbf Length millimeter mm x 0 0394 inch in Length meter m x 3 2808 foot ft Power kilowatt kW x 1 341 horsepower hp Pressure kilopascal kPa x 0 145 pounds per square inch psi Pressure megapascal MPa x 145 038 pounds per square inch psi Pressure bar Non SI bar x 14 5038 pounds per square inch psi Torque Newton meter Nm x 0 7376 pound feet or foot pounds lbf ft Torque Newto...

Page 290: ...to regular nuts by 0 65 to obtain the modified torque value Self tapping screws Refer to the standard torque values when installing the self tapping screws Do NOT install the self tapping screws on structural or otherwise critical joints 8 2 1 SAE Bolt Torque Specifications The torque values provided in the following SAE bolt torque tables apply to hardware installed dry that is hardware with no g...

Page 291: ... and Grade G Distorted Thread Nut Nominal Size A Torque Nm Torque lbf ft lbf in Min Max Min Max 1 4 20 16 8 18 6 150 165 5 16 18 24 26 18 19 3 8 16 42 46 31 34 7 16 14 67 74 50 55 1 2 13 102 113 76 84 9 16 12 148 163 109 121 5 8 11 204 225 151 167 3 4 10 362 400 268 296 7 8 9 583 644 432 477 1 8 874 966 647 716 A 1004958 B C D Figure 8 4 Bolt Grades A Nominal Size B SAE 8 C SAE 5 D SAE 2 Table 8 5...

Page 292: ...g Nut Nominal Size A Torque Nm Torque lbf ft lbf in Min Max Min Max 3 0 5 1 4 1 6 13 14 3 5 0 6 2 2 2 5 20 22 4 0 7 3 3 3 7 29 32 5 0 8 6 7 7 4 59 66 6 1 0 11 4 12 6 101 112 8 1 25 28 30 20 23 10 1 5 55 60 40 45 12 1 75 95 105 70 78 14 2 0 152 168 113 124 16 2 0 236 261 175 193 20 2 5 460 509 341 377 24 3 0 796 879 589 651 1001370 1001370 A Figure 8 6 Bolt Grades Table 8 7 Metric Class 8 8 Bolts a...

Page 293: ...e A Torque Nm Torque lbf ft lbf in Min Max Min Max 3 0 5 1 3 1 5 12 13 3 5 0 6 2 1 2 3 19 21 4 0 7 3 1 3 4 28 31 5 0 8 6 3 7 56 62 6 1 0 10 7 11 8 95 105 8 1 25 26 29 19 21 10 1 5 51 57 38 42 12 1 75 90 99 66 73 14 2 0 143 158 106 117 16 2 0 222 246 165 182 20 2 5 434 480 322 356 24 3 0 750 829 556 614 8 2 3 Metric Bolt Specifications Cast Aluminum Specifications are provided for the appropriate f...

Page 294: ...lign tube C with fitting D and thread nut E onto the fitting without lubrication until contact is made between the flared surfaces 3 Torque fitting nut E to the specified number of flats from finger tight FFFT or to a given torque value in Table 8 11 page 274 4 Secure fitting D with two wrenches Place one wrench on fitting body D and tighten nut E with the other wrench to the torque value shown in...

Page 295: ...le The standard torque values are provided for adjustable hydraulic fittings If a procedure specifies a different torque value for the same type and size of fitting found in this topic refer to the value specified in the procedure instead 1003431 A B C D Figure 8 11 Hydraulic Fitting 1 Inspect O ring A and seat B for dirt or defects 2 Back off lock nut C as far as possible Ensure that washer D is ...

Page 296: ...k nut C 8 Verify the final condition of the fitting Table 8 12 O Ring Boss ORB Hydraulic Fittings Adjustable SAE Dash Size Thread Size in Torque Value58 Nm lbf ft lbf in 2 5 16 24 6 7 53 62 3 3 8 24 12 13 106 115 4 7 16 20 19 21 14 15 5 1 2 20 21 33 15 24 6 9 16 18 26 29 19 21 8 3 4 16 46 50 34 37 10 7 8 14 75 82 55 60 12 1 1 16 12 120 132 88 97 14 1 3 8 12 153 168 113 124 16 1 5 16 12 176 193 130...

Page 297: ... of the fitting Table 8 13 O Ring Boss ORB Hydraulic Fittings Non Adjustable SAE Dash Size Thread Size in Torque Value59 Nm lbf ft lbf in 2 5 16 24 6 7 53 62 3 3 8 24 12 13 106 115 4 7 16 20 19 21 14 15 5 1 2 20 21 33 15 24 6 9 16 18 26 29 19 21 8 3 4 16 46 50 34 37 10 7 8 14 75 82 55 60 12 1 1 16 12 120 132 88 97 14 1 3 8 12 153 168 113 124 16 1 5 16 12 176 193 130 142 20 1 5 8 12 221 243 163 179...

Page 298: ...page 278 NOTE If applicable hold the hex flange on fitting body E to prevent the rotation of the fitting body and the hose when tightening fitting nut D 6 Use three wrenches when assembling unions or joining two hoses together 7 Verify the final condition of the fitting Table 8 14 O Ring Face Seal ORFS Hydraulic Fittings SAE Dash Size Thread Size in Tube O D in Torque Value60 Nm lbf ft 3 Note61 3 ...

Page 299: ...values are shown in Table 8 15 page 279 Ensure that the tube end of a shaped connector typically a 45 or 90 elbow is aligned to receive the incoming tube or hose assembly Always finish the alignment of the fitting in the direction of tightening Never loosen the threaded connectors to achieve alignment 5 Clean all residue and any excess thread conditioner with an appropriate cleaner 6 Inspect the f...

Page 300: ...at are included with your shipment The instruction part numbers are shown in the following table Shipping Destination Header Description MacDon Instruction Part Number North America D65 Draper Header for Self Propelled Windrowers MD 214328 Export anywhere other than North America D65 Draper Header for Self Propelled Windrowers MD 214580 REFERENCE ...

Page 301: ...h latch option 73 installing on header without latch option 74 removing from header with latch option 71 removing from header without latch option 72 cutterbars cutting height 52 cutting off the ground 52 cutting on the ground 55 knifehead shields 246 options 246 stub guard conversion kit 247 unplugging 92 wearplates 246 cutting off the ground adjusting stabilizer wheels 54 adjusting stabilizer sl...

Page 302: ...installing plastic fingers 210 removing plastic fingers 209 float 57 G glossary 23 greasing See also lubrication and servicing greasing procedure 132 ground speeds 58 guards knife guards 142 replacing pointed guards 143 replacing stub guards 145 stub guard conversion kit 247 GVW definition 23 H hard joint definition 23 haying tips 89 HC10 hay conditioner 254 HDS definition 23 header safety props 3...

Page 303: ... 162 installing box 159 knife drive box pulley adjusting drive belt tracking 177 installing 159 removing 158 mounting bolts 155 removing box 155 knife drives 155 knives 139 knife guards adjusting 142 checking 142 replacing pointed guards 143 replacing stub guards 145 knifehead shields 153 installing 154 knives 138 adjusting double knife timing 172 hold downs checking and adjusting hold downs 148 p...

Page 304: ...h forming rods center delivery 253 upper cross auger 254 cutterbars 246 knifehead shields 246 stub guard conversion kits 247 wearplates 246 divider latch kits 248 endshield kit 244 knifehead shields 153 154 lodged crop reel finger kit 243 multi crop rapid reel conversion kits 243 PR15 pick up reels 243 PR15 tine tube reel conversion kit 243 reel drive sprocket 58 rice divider rods 77 251 short bra...

Page 305: ...g 230 motors installing 236 removing 236 replacing 236 replacing double reel U joint 234 replacing sprocket 232 speed 58 sprocket installing 233 optional 58 removing 232 reel endshields replacing endshield support 225 replacing reel endshield 223 reel finger 207 reel setting 68 reel tine 207 reel tine pitch 68 steel tines installing 208 removing 208 tine tube bushings 211 installing on 5 6 or 9 ba...

Page 306: ...ry options 253 T tension definition 23 TFFT definition 23 tines optional kits tine tube reel conversion kit 243 tine tube reinforcing kit 245 reel tine pitch 68 reel tines steel tines installing 208 removing 208 tine tube bushings 211 tire inflation pressures torque definition 23 torque angles definition 23 torque specifications 270 axle bolts 240 flare type hydraulic fittings 274 metric bolt spec...

Page 307: ...93 254 case drain kit for SDD 255 hydraulic kit for DDD 255 installing beater bars 94 removing beater bars 93 W washers definition 23 WCM definition 23 wheels and tires tire inflation pressures wheel bolt torques 240 windrowers attaching to header 113 controls 43 definition 23 detaching from header 116 transporting header 96 windrows chemical drying agents 90 curing 89 delivery opening 78 double w...

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Page 309: ...ds and lubricants in an area protected from dust moisture and other contaminants Lubricant Specification Description Use Capacities Grease SAE multi purpose High temperature extreme pressure EP2 performance with 1 max molybdenum disulphide NLGI grade 2 Lithium base As required unless otherwise specified Gear lubricant SAE 85W 140 API service class GL 5 Knife drive box 2 2 liters 2 3 quarts ...

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