MacDon HC10, Original Instruction

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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 timed double-knife drive D60, D65, or D1 Series Draper
Header, will condition crop cut by the header, which the windrower lays into uniform, fluffy windrows.
NOTE:
The HC10 is ONLY compatible with D60, D65, and D1 Series Headers that are 4.6
–
9.1 m (15
–
30 ft.) in length and equipped
with a timed double-knife. To avoid excessive vibration and poor performance, the HC10 Hay Conditioner should NOT be
attached to single-knife drive headers.
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:
Windrower (North America only) MacDon M150, M155, M155 E4 , and M200 Self-Propelled Windrowers
Windrower (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.
Warranty information
MacDon provides warranty for Customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. A copy
of the MacDon Industries Limited Warranty Policy, which explains this warranty, should have been provided to you by your
Dealer. Damage resulting from any of the following conditions will void the warranty:
•
Accident
•
Misuse
•
Abuse
•
Improper maintenance 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
Conventions
Right and left are determined from the operator
’
s position. The front of the header and of the hay conditioner is the side
that faces the crop; the back is the side that connects to the windrower.
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).
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