MacDon M 2009 Series, Assembly Instructions Manual

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PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS
Form 169242 Revision F
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STEP 31. PERFORM PRE-
DELIVERY CHECKS
WARNING
Stop windrower engine and remove key before
making adjustments to machine. A child or
even a pet could engage the drive.
a. Perform the final checks and adjustments as
listed on the Pre-Delivery Checklist (yellow sheet
attached to back of instru ction), to en sure the
machine is field-ready. Refer to th e following
pages for detailed instructions as indicated on the
Checklist.
b. The completed Checklist should be retaine d
either by the Operator or the Dealer.
A. FINAL DRIVE LUBRICANT LEVEL
a. Rotate wheel so that o ne of the p lugs is
horizontally aligned with the center of the hub.
b. Remove the plug. The oil should be visible
through the hole, or slightly running out.
B. TIRE PRESSURES AND BALLAST
REQUIREMENTS
I. TIRE PRESSURES
Measure tire pressure with a gauge:
 Bar: 32 psi (221 kPa)
 Turf: 20 psi (138 kPa)
 Caster: 10 psi ( 69 kPa)
II. BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
Fluid ballasting of re ar caster tires is
recommended to provid e adequate machine
stability when usi ng large headers on the
windrower.
Also, the stability of machine varies with different
attachments, windrower options, terrain and
Operator’s driving technique.
Ballast capability per tire is at a maximum fill of
75%, or when fluid is level with valve stem when
the stem is positioned at the “12 o’clock” position.
Fluid can be added to any level up to maximum
fill, and always add an e qual amount of fluid on
both sides.
TIRE SIZE
FLUID PER TIRE
AT 75% FILL
U.S. Gal. (Liters)
TOTAL
WEIGHT OF
BOTH TIRES
lb (kg) *
7.5 X 16 10 (38) 200 (91)
10 X 16 18 (69) 380 (170)
16.5 X 16.1 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 n ot require
anti-freeze protection).
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OIL
OIL
WHEEL CONFIGURATION B
WHEEL CONFIGURATION A