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169603  

 

Revision 

 

 

Model D65  

Harvest Header

® 

for Self-Propelled Windrowers 

 

 

UNLOADING and 

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

for 

NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS

 

Published: September, 2012 

Summary of Contents for D65

Page 1: ...169603 Revision B Model D65 Harvest Header for Self Propelled Windrowers UNLOADING and ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS for NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS Published September 2012 ...

Page 2: ...ies Self Propelled Windrowers Some sections apply to multiple header configurations and sizes Carefully follow the instructions for your specific header Use the Table of Contents to guide you to specific areas Retain this manual for future reference CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD ASSEMBLE OR USE THE MACHINE MACDON D65 HARVEST HEADER ...

Page 3: ...S 24 STEP 9 INSTALL CROP DIVIDERS 25 STEP 10 TRIM DRAPER DEFLECTORS 26 STEP 11 ADJUST TRANSPORT LIGHTS 26 STEP 12 INSTALL OPTIONS 26 STEP 13 ADD BALLAST 27 STEP 14 PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION 28 A TIRE PRESSURE Transport and Stabilizer Wheel Options 28 B WHEEL BOLT TORQUE Transport and Stabilizer Wheel Options 28 C SICKLE DRIVE BOX 28 D SICKLE DRIVE BELT TENSION 29 I NON TIMED DRIVE SK and DK 29 II TI...

Page 4: ...ive device such as ear muffs A or ear plugs B protects against objectionable or loud noises Be aware that accidents often happen when the Operator is tired or in a hurry to get finished Take the time to consider the safest way Never ignore warning signs of fatigue Provide a first aid kit for use in case of emergencies Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine Be sure the extinguisher is properly mai...

Page 5: ...ing machine Keep the area used for servicing machinery clean and dry Wet or oily floors are slippery Wet spots can be dangerous when working with electrical equipment Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand Keep machinery clean Do not allow oil or grease to accumulate on service platforms ladders or controls Clean machines before storag...

Page 6: ...ease torque values by 5 B SAE BOLTS BOLT DIA A in NC BOLT TORQUE SAE 5 SAE 8 ft lbf N m ft lbf N m 1 4 9 12 11 15 5 16 18 24 25 34 3 8 32 43 41 56 7 16 50 68 70 95 1 2 75 102 105 142 9 16 110 149 149 202 5 8 150 203 200 271 3 4 265 359 365 495 7 8 420 569 600 813 1 640 867 890 1205 Torque categories for bolts and cap screws are identified by their head markings C METRIC BOLTS BOLT DIA A STD COARSE...

Page 7: ...embly O RING TYPE a Inspect O ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects b On angle fittings back off the lock nut until washer A bottoms out at top of groove B in fitting c Hand tighten fitting until back up washer A or washer face if straight fitting bottoms on part face C and O ring is seated d Position angle fittings by unscrewing no more than one turn e Tighten straight fittings to torque show...

Page 8: ...se nut until hand tight The nut should turn freely until it is bottomed out Torque fitting further to the specified number of F F F T Flats From Finger Tight or to a given torque value in the table shown in the opposite column NOTE If available always hold the hex on the fitting body to prevent unwanted rotation of fitting body and hose when tightening the fitting nut e When assembling unions or t...

Page 9: ...re inch psi x 6 8948 kilopascals kPa x 00689 megapascals MPa Torque pound feet or foot pounds lbf ft or ft lbf x 1 3558 newton meters N m pound inches or inch pounds lbf in or in lbf x 0 1129 newton meters N m Temperature degrees Fahrenheit F F 32 x 0 56 Celsius C Velocity feet per minute ft min x 0 3048 meters per minute m min feet per second ft s x 0 3048 meters per second m s miles per hour mph...

Page 10: ...ler into position and block trailer wheels b Lower trailer storage stands CAUTION Ensure that forks extend beyond the inner support prior to lifting the header If the forks do not lift at the supports damage to the header may occur CAUTION Avoid lifting the second header and ensure the forks do not interfere with the shipping frame If the forks contact the second header damage to the headers may o...

Page 11: ...clear when lowering as machine may swing d Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header is just above the ground See illustration e Place 6 in 150 mm blocks under each end and center of cutterbar and lower header onto blocks f Remove chain and move lifting vehicle to rear of header g Attach chain to center link anchor on frame tube and raise rear of header so that stand can be lowered h Lower ...

Page 12: ...ort at center reel arm CAUTION Stand clear when lowering as machine may swing d Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header is just above the ground e Place 6 in 150 mm blocks under each end and center of cutterbar and lower header onto blocks f Remove chain and move lifting vehicle to rear of header g Attach chain to center link anchor on frame tube and raise rear of header so that stand can...

Page 13: ...ort Set boots aside for later installation b Remove six bolts securing lower support to header legs and remove support c Remove four bolts securing upper support to header legs and remove support d Remove two bolts on each center leg shipping support and remove stands e If outer leg shipping supports are installed remove as follows 1 Remove two bolts attaching stand to the leg under the header 2 R...

Page 14: ...UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 169603 14 Revision B f Cut banding securing reel to cutterbar and backtube SINGLE REEL ONLY g Remove reel anti rotation brace between reel and endsheet ...

Page 15: ...the reel tube close to outboard end of reel and attach sling to a forklift or equivalent d Remove shipping wire banding from cylinder and remove pins from lug and arm e Lift reel so that reel lift cylinder mounting holes line up with lug on endsheet and hole in reel arm f Secure cylinder to endsheet and reel arm with pins as shown Note orientation of pins Secure with cotter pins NOTE Cotter pin ou...

Page 16: ...hardware through holes in reel arm braces l Remove pin at barrel end of cylinder m Adjust reel height so pin can be installed at barrel end of cylinder and mounting structure n Remove sling and reposition around reel tube near opposite outboard reel arm o Remove shipping wire banding from cylinder and remove pins from lug and arm p Lift reel so that reel lift cylinder mounting holes line up with l...

Page 17: ...eet and remove support Repeat at other side t Remove bolts and tags locking reel fore aft position at outer reel arms u Remove bolt locking reel fore aft position at center reel arm and remove center reel arm shipping channel v Remove bolt locking reel fore aft position at center reel arm and remove center reel arm shipping channel DOUBLE REEL ONLY DOUBLE REEL ONLY ...

Page 18: ...talled attach draper header boots supplied with header to windrower lift linkage as follows DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving Operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine 1 Remove pin C from boot D 2 Locate boot D on lift linkage E and re install pin C Pin may be installed from either side of boot 3 Secure pin C with hairpin 4 Rep...

Page 19: ...ground speed lever GSL to fully retract header lift cylinders d Slowly drive windrower forward so that boots D enter header legs G Continue to drive slowly forward until linkages contact support plates in the lower header legs and header nudges forward e Check that linkages are properly engaged in header legs contacting support plates HEADER UP HEADER DOWN D G ...

Page 20: ...UTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area 5 Start engine and proceed to next page step b HYDRAULIC LINK WITHOUT SELF ALIGNMENT KIT STANDARD FOR M200 M205 OPTIONAL FOR M105 M150 M155 1 Stop engine and remove key 2 Relocate the pin at the frame linkage as required to position the hook over the header pin CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area 3 Start engine a...

Page 21: ...d header c Engage lift cylinder stops on both lift cylinders d Install pin E through header leg engaging U bracket in header leg on both sides e Raise header stand F to storage position by pulling pin G and lifting stand into uppermost position Release pin G f Remove pin from storage position H in linkages on both sides and insert in hole J to engage float springs Secure with hairpin g Disengage l...

Page 22: ...tions and should have been provided with the windrower shipment TRACTOR OPTIONAL KITS FOR DRAPER HEADER REEL DRIVE LIFT REEL FORE AFT REVERSER COUPLER M100 B5426 B5194 M105 B5577 M150 B5426 B5194 B4656 M155 B5577 M200 B5426 B4651 B5194 M205 B5491 B5496 B5492 B5497 b Connect header drive hydraulics A and electrical harness B to header as follows 1 Check connectors and clean if required 2 Disengage ...

Page 23: ...s follows 1 Check connectors and clean if required 2 Open cover E on header receptacle 3 Push in lock button F and pull handle G to half open position 4 Remove hose bundle with multi coupler D from windrower position onto header receptacle 5 Push handle G to engage pins on connector 6 Push handle away from hoses until lock button F snaps out CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the...

Page 24: ...or cam links and endshields d Rotate tine bar crank A and position link B until attachment holes in bar crank and link are approximately aligned e Install bolt C in link and position shim D on bolt so that shim is between link and tine bar crank NOTE Bolts are pre coated with Loctite so no further locking method is required f Re align link and tine bar crank and thread in the bolt C g Repeat for r...

Page 25: ...e at front end A and then remove bolt B b Remove bolt and washer at C c Position crop divider as shown by locating lugs D in slots E in endsheet d Lift forward end of divider up to endsheet and install washer and bolt at C e Check that divider does not move laterally Adjust bolts E as required to tighten divider and remove lateral play when pulling at divider tip E B A C D E C ...

Page 26: ... underneath the deflector e Cut the rubber deflector along the steel retainer C from the inboard edge up to line B and remove the excess rubber f Use the cut off portion of deflector as a template to re work the deflector on the opposite end STEP 11 ADJUST TRANSPORT LIGHTS a Position light perpendicular to header Lights are located on each of the outboard reel arms STEP 12 INSTALL OPTIONS Optional...

Page 27: ...F BOTH TIRES lb kg 7 5 X 16 A 10 38 200 91 10 X 16 B 18 69 380 170 16 5 X 16 1 C 41 158 830 377 Weights are given for typical calcium chloride and water mixtures Weight is reduced by 20 if only water is used for areas that do not require antifreeze protection HEADER SIZE RECOMMENDED BALLAST RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE APPLICABLE WINDROWER LEVEL GROUND HILLS PER TIRE BOTH TIRES PER TIRE BOTH TIRES U S Ga...

Page 28: ... instructions in this manual The completed checklist should be retained either by the Operator or the Dealer A TIRE PRESSURE TRANSPORT AND STABILIZER WHEEL OPTIONS Check tire inflation pressure If necessary inflate as per following table YEAR TIRE SIZE PRESSURE 2006 and EARLIER GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT S 205 75 R15 40 psi 276 kPa 2007 and LATER CARLISLE and TITAN ST205 75 R15 65 psi 448 kPa IMPORTANT ...

Page 29: ...ension is achieved 3 Tighten jam nut C and bolts B on drive mounting bracket d Close endshield II TIMED DRIVE DK a Open endshield Timing Belts a A force of 6 lbf 27 N should deflect timing belt E 1 2 in 13 mm at mid span b Only if necessary adjust tension as follows 1 Loosen two nuts F on sickle drive belt idler bracket 2 Insert a long punch or equivalent into hole G in idler bracket and pry downw...

Page 30: ...ng adjustments to machine A child or even a pet could engage the drive a Measure clearance between reels and both endsheets The clearances should be the same if the reels are centered b For Double Reel Headers If required center reels as follows 1 Loosen bolt A on each brace B located at each end of the reel 2 Move forward end of reel support arm C laterally as required to center reel 3 Tighten bo...

Page 31: ...ack on under side of draper is properly engaged in groove of drive roller and that idler roller is between the guides c If required set draper tension as follows 1 Turn bolt B clockwise tighten and white indicator bar A will move inboard in direction of arrow to indicate that draper is tightening 2 Turn bolt B counter clockwise loosen and white indicator bar A will move outboard in direction of ar...

Page 32: ...to desired position using holes in support as a guide 4 Re insert pin C engage in frame and secure with lynch pin B 5 Check that skid shoes are adjusted to the same position H HEADER LEVELLING The windrower linkages are factory set to provide the proper level for the header and should not normally require adjustment The float springs are not used to level the header If the header is not level chec...

Page 33: ...7 in 45 mm 0 78 in 20 mm 35 FT 2 36 in 60 mm 40 FT 45 FT CAUTION Engage header lift cylinder stops before working under header a Raise header and place a 6 in 150 mm block under each inboard header leg b Lower header onto blocks and fully lower the reel c Adjust fore aft reel position so that back end of cam disc is approximately between 4 and 5 on the arm decal continued next page X Z Y TAKE MEAS...

Page 34: ... reel and increase clearance to cutterbar or clockwise to decrease 3 Tighten nut A 4 Repeat at opposite side e If applicable adjust center arm as follows 1 Loosen nut C 2 Turn nut D clockwise to raise reel and increase clearance to cutterbar or counter clockwise to decrease 3 Tighten bolt C DOUBLE REEL LOOKING UP AT ARM UNDERSIDE C D RH SHOWN LH OPPOSITE B A ...

Page 35: ...decks slid fully ahead b Loosen tension on drapers Refer to sub step F DRAPER TENSION c Lift draper up at front edge past cutterbar d Loosen two locknuts C one half turn only on deck support D There are two to four supports per deck depending on header size e Tap deck E to lower deck relative to supports to achieve setting recommended above Tap support D using a punch to raise deck relative to sup...

Page 36: ...RATURE Degrees F C GAP X Inches mm 25 4 1 1 28 45 7 1 0 24 65 18 0 79 20 85 29 0 64 16 105 41 0 5 12 125 52 0 32 8 145 63 0 16 4 165 89 0 b If necessary open endshield and adjust the gap as follows 1 Open endshield 2 Remove lynch pin A and tool B from pin C at top rear of endshield 3 Use tool B to unlock latch D at lower rear corner of endshield 4 Lift shield at aft end to clear pin C 5 Swing shie...

Page 37: ...tween the front end of shield and header frame in accordance with chart on previous page 7 Open endshield and tighten nut F 8 Check for a snug fit between top of shield and header frame and full engagement of endshield on pin G If necessary loosen bolts on catch H and adjust catch as required to reposition shield 9 Tighten bolts on catch H 10 Close endshield G F H ...

Page 38: ...ase overflows fitting except where noted c Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt d Replace any loose or broken fittings immediately e If fitting will not take grease remove and clean thoroughly Also clean lubricant passageway Replace fitting if necessary f Use clean High Temperature Extreme Pressure grease g Master grease point location decals shown opposite are provided on the header an...

Page 39: ...NG BECOMES DIFFICULT OR IF U JOINT STOPS TAKING GREASE OVERGREASING WILL DAMAGE U JOINT 6 8 PUMPS IS SUFFICIENT AT FIRST GREASE FACTORY DECREASE GREASE INTERVAL AS U JOINT WEARS AND REQUIRES MORE THAN 6 PUMPS REEL SHAFT LH BEARING 1 PLC REEL SHAFT RH BEARING 1 PLC REEL UNIVERSAL 1 PLC DR ONLY High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Ba...

Page 40: ... binding and or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards do not over grease If more than 6 to 8 pumps of the grease gun are required to fill the cavity replace the seal in the sickle head Check for signs of excessive heating on first few guards after greasing If required relieve pressure by depressing check ball in grease fitting SICKLE HEAD SINGLE KNIFE 1 PLC DOUBLE KNIFE 2 PLCS ...

Page 41: ... TYPE DESCRIPTION FORM Operator s Manual D65 Harvest Header for Self Propelled Windrowers 169594 D65 Harvest Header for Combines 169593 Parts Catalog D65 Harvest Header 169596 CA25 Adapter for Combines 169598 Quick Card MacDon D65 Harvest Header with CA25 for Combines 169599 MacDon D65 Harvest Header for Self Propelled Windowers 169600 c Close case and endshield ...

Page 42: ...parts NOTE Reel and drapers will not operate until oil flow fills the lines c Run header for an additional 10 minutes at operating speed watching and listening FROM THE OPERATOR S SEAT for binding or interfering parts d Have someone check the rpm of the sickle drive box pulley using a hand held tachometer e Shut down the windrower f Compare actual pulley rpm with values in the following chart Head...

Page 43: ...up due to insufficient clearance between guard and sickle b If heating is evident proceed as follows 1 Check gap between knife head and pitman arm A business card should slide easily through the gap If not then adjust gap by loosening bolt and tapping knife head with a hammer Re tighten bolt 2 Adjust guard alignment as follows The guard straightening tool MacDon 140135 is available from your MacDo...

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