Introduction
This
manual
contains
information
on
the
MacDon
M155
Self-Propelled
Windrower
which,
when
paired
with
one
of
MacDon
’
s
A
Series
Auger
Headers,
certain
D
and
D1
Series
Draper
Headers,
or
R
and
R1
Series
Rotary
Disc
Headers,
ably
cuts
and
lays
in
windrows
a
variety
of
grain,
hay,
and
specialty
crops.
The
M155
Self-Propelled
Windrower
is
equipped
with
Dual
Direction
®
capability,
which
allows
the
windrower
to
be
driven
either
in
cab-forward
or
in
engine-forward
mode.
Right
and
left
designations
are
therefore
determined
by
the
operator
’
s
position.
For
the
sake
of
clarity,
this
manual
uses
the
terms
right
cab-forward,
left
cab-forward,
right
engine-forward,
and
left
engine-forward
when
referring
to
specific
locations
on
the
machine.
Use
this
manual
as
your
first
source
of
information
about
the
machine.
Use
the
Table
of
Contents
and
the
Index
to
guide
you
to
specific
content
areas.
Study
the
Table
of
Contents
to
familiarize
yourself
with
how
this
material
is
organized.
When
setting
up
the
machine
or
making
adjustments
to
it,
review
and
follow
the
recommended
machine
settings
in
all
relevant
MacDon
publications.
Failure
to
do
so
may
compromise
the
windrower
’
s
functionality
and
reduce
its
service
life,
and
may
result
in
a
hazardous
situation.
If
you
follow
the
instructions
given
here,
your
M155
Self-Propelled
Windrower
will
work
well
for
many
years.
Use
this
manual
in
conjunction
with
your
header
operator's
manual.
A
manual
storage
case
is
provided
in
the
cab.
Keep
this
manual
handy
for
frequent
reference.
Ensure
that
this
manual
is
made
available
to
any
Owners
or
Operators
of
this
machine.
Call
your
Dealer
if
you
need
assistance,
information,
or
additional
copies
of
this
manual.
Unless
otherwise
noted,
use
the
standard
torque
values
provided
in
Chapter
.
CAREFULLY
READ
ALL
THE
MATERIAL
PROVIDED
BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
TO
USE
THE
MACHINE.
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
NOTE:
Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The most current English version can be downloaded from our website
(
) or from our Dealer-only site (
) (login required).
NOTE:
This document is available in Chinese, English and Russian, and can be ordered from MacDon, downloaded from the
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) (login required), or downloaded from the MacDon international
website (
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