MacDon R1 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Problem Solution Refer to
Foreign object between rolls
Disengage rotary disc pull-type and stop
engine. When all moving parts have
completely stopped, remove foreign
object.
3.20 Unplugging the Rotary Disc Pull-Type,
page 116
Cutting height too low
Decrease rotary disc pull-type angle to
raise cutting height.
3.15.3 Adjusting Cutterbar Angle, page 90
Backing into windrow
Raise rotary disc pull-type before backing
up. 3.11 Raising and Lowering the Rotary Disc
Pull-Type, page 60
Rolls improperly timed Adjust roll timing. 3.16.3 Roll Timing, page 101
Symptom: Uneven formation and bunching of windrow
Rear deflector bypassing or
dragging crop
Adjust rear deflector for proper crop
control. Raise baffle 1 notch.
3.15.5 Cutterbar Deflectors, page 93
Forming shields improperly
adjusted
Adjust forming shields.
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3.16.4 Adjusting Forming Shields
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Roll
Conditioner, page 104
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3.17.3 Forming Shields
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Finger
Conditioner, page 111
Roll gap too large Adjust roll gap. 3.16.1 Roll Gap, page 97
Symptom: Cutting height varies from one side to the other
Float not properly balanced
Adjust rotary disc pull-type float.
3.15.1 Float, page 84
Symptom: Not cutting short enough in down crop
Broken, bent, or dull blades Replace blades, or turn blades over. 4.4.7 Maintaining Disc blades, page 167
Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed. 3.15.4 Ground Speed, page 91
Cutting height too high
Adjust to steeper rotary disc pull-type
angle in order to lower cutting height if
field conditions allow.
3.15.3 Adjusting Cutterbar Angle, page 90
Symptom: Material being pulled out by roots when cutting, tall crop leaning into machine
Crop in conditioner rolls
before crop is cut
Increase roll gap. 3.16.1 Roll Gap, page 97
Symptom: Damaged leaves and broken stems
Insufficient roll gap
Adjust roll spacing. 3.16.1 Roll Gap, page 97
Roll timing off Check roll timing and adjust if necessary. 3.16.3 Roll Timing, page 101
Symptom: Slow crop drying
Rolls not crimping crop
sufficiently
Decrease roll gap. 3.16.1 Roll Gap, page 97
Crop is bunched in windrow Adjust forming shields/baffle.
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3.16.4 Adjusting Forming Shields
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Roll
Conditioner, page 104
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3.17.3 Forming Shields
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Finger
Conditioner, page 111
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3.17.1 Internal Intensity Baffle, page
107
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