MacDon HC10, Operation And Parts Manual

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Introduction
This manual contains safety information, setup instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, and parts
information for the MacDon HC10 Hay Conditioner.
Conditioning or crimping cut hay allows moisture release for quicker drying and earlier processing. This hay
conditioner, when teamed with an M-Series Self-Propelled Windrower and a double-knife drive D-Series Draper
Header, will condition crop cut by the header, which the windrower lays into uniform, fluffy windrows.
When setting up the machine or making adjustments, review and follow the recommended machine settings in all
relevant MacDon publications. Failure to do so may compromise machine function and machine life and may result
in a hazardous situation.
The HC10 Hay Conditioner is NOT intended for use with the M205 Self-Propelled Windrower. Refer to the
following table to determine if the HC10 Hay Conditioner is compatible with your windrower in your market:
Carrier (North America only) MacDon M150, M155, M155 E4 , and M200 Self-Propelled Windrowers
Carrier (Export only) MacDon M100, M105, M150, M155, and M200 Self-Propelled Windrowers
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE
THE MACHINE.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions given in this
manual, your hay conditioner will work well for many years. Use this manual in conjunction with your windrower and
draper header manuals.
Use the Table of Contents and Index to guide you to specific topics. Review the Table of Contents to familiarize
yourself with how the material is organized.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new Operators or Owners. Call your Dealer if you
need assistance, information, or additional copies of this manual.
NOTE:
Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The most current version can be downloaded from our website
(
www.macdon.com ) or from our Dealer-only site ( https://portal.macdon.com ) (login required).
A Russian translation of this manual can be ordered from MacDon, downloaded from the Dealer Portal
(
https://portal.macdon.com ) (login required), or downloaded from the MacDon International Website
( http://www.macdon.com/world ).
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