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OPERATION

3.8

Attaching Mower Conditioner to the Tractor

3.8.1

Attaching with Drawbar Hitch

CAUTION

Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove key before working around hitch.

1. Remove lynch pin (A) from clevis pin (B), and remove

clevis pin from mower conditioner hitch.

Figure 3.22: Mower Conditioner Hitch

2. Move tractor to position drawbar hitch adapter (A)

under pin (B) in mower conditioner hitch. Adjust height
as necessary with jack (C).

3. Shut down tractor and remove key from ignition.

Figure 3.23: Mower Conditioner Hitch

4. Lower hitch with jack (A) so that pin (B) engages

drawbar hitch adapter (C).

5. Install clevis pin (D) and secure with lynch pin (E).

Figure 3.24: Mower Conditioner Hitch

169820

Revision A

Summary of Contents for R113

Page 1: ...The harvesting specialists R113 R116 Pull Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Operator s Manual 169820 Revision A Original Instruction...

Page 2: ...R113 13 Foot Rotary Disc Pull Type Mower Conditioner Published November 2014...

Page 3: ...r mower conditioner will work well for many years A parts catalog also is supplied with your new mower conditioner If you require more detailed service information a technical manual is available from...

Page 4: ...er conditioner in the space provided below Mower Conditioner Serial Number Year of Manufacture Figure 2 Mower Conditioner Serial Number Location Swivel Hitch Year of Manufacture Figure 3 Swivel Hitch...

Page 5: ...ng Driveline Shield Cone 36 3 4 Cutterbar Doors 38 3 4 1 Opening Cutterbar Doors 38 3 4 2 Closing Cutterbar Doors 38 3 5 Daily Startup Check 40 3 6 Preparing Tractor for Mower Conditioner 42 3 6 1 Tra...

Page 6: ...77 Adjusting Mower Conditioner Angle Hydraulic 77 3 16 3 Cutting Height 78 Adjusting Cutting Height 78 3 16 4 Ground Speed 80 3 16 5 Conditioning Roll Type 80 Roll Gap 81 Roll Tension 83 Roll Timing 8...

Page 7: ...138 Filling Cutterbar 139 4 5 2 Cutterbar Disc Maintenance 139 Inspecting Cutterbar Discs 139 Removing Cutterbar Discs 140 Installing Cutterbar Discs 141 4 5 3 Cutterbar Spindles 143 Removing Cutterba...

Page 8: ...onditioner Drive Belt 208 Installing Conditioner Drive Belt 209 4 6 6 Conditioner Drive Gearbox 211 Checking and Changing Conditioner Gearbox Oil 211 4 6 7 Mower Conditioner Drive Gearbox 213 Lubricat...

Page 9: ...r 239 4 12 3 Installing the Conditioner 240 4 12 4 Assembling Header and Carrier 241 4 13 Shield No Conditioner 245 4 13 1 Removing Shield No Conditioner 245 4 13 2 Installing Shield No Conditioner 24...

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Page 11: ...al and on safety signs on the This symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol Why is safety important to you Acci...

Page 12: ...minently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury...

Page 13: ...sk Figure 1 2 Safety Equipment Be aware that exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing Wear suitable hearing protection devices such as ear muffs or ear plugs to help protect agai...

Page 14: ...may also shorten the machine s life Stop the engine and remove the key from ignition before leaving operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine Figure 1 6 Safet...

Page 15: ...teel lines hoses and couplings are in good condition before applying pressure to a hydraulic system Keep hands feet clothing and hair away from all moving and or rotating parts Clear the area of bysta...

Page 16: ...ate a hazardous and unsafe condition Figure 1 11 Testing for Hydraulic Leaks Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high pressure hydraulic leak Use a piece of cardboard as a backsto...

Page 17: ...ce an explosion that may result in serious injury or death Figure 1 14 Overinflated Tire Do NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper training and equipment Have a qualified tire dealer o...

Page 18: ...signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department Figure 1 16 Operator s Manual Decal 1 7 1 Installing Safety Decals 1 Clean and dry the installation area 2 Decide on the exact location before you...

Page 19: ...1 8 Locating Safety Sign Decals Figure 1 17 Safety Sign Decal Locations A MD 194466 B MD 247167 C MD 194465 D MD 190546 E MD 247166 F MD 113482 G MD 174474 Figure 1 18 Safety Sign Decals 169820 9 Revi...

Page 20: ...SAFETY Figure 1 19 Safety Sign Decal Location A MD 171287 Figure 1 20 Safety Sign Decal Locations A MD 113482 B MD 171287 C MD 174436 169820 10 Revision A...

Page 21: ...ields in place and stay clear of moving parts Disengage mower conditioner drive put transmission in Neutral and wait for all movement to stop before leaving operator s position Shut off engine and rem...

Page 22: ...Figure 1 23 MD 171280 MD 171281 Hot fluid under pressure CAUTION Coolant is under pressure and may be hot Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot Figure 1 24 MD 171281 MD 174432 Raised reel hazar...

Page 23: ...g serious injury gangrene or death If injured seek emergency medical help Immediate surgery is required to remove oil Do not use finger or skin to check for leaks Lower load or relieve hydraulic press...

Page 24: ...Figure 1 29 MD 184385 MD 184386 Pinch hazard WARNING KEEP AWAY Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury Figure 1 30 MD 184386 MD 190546 Slippery surface WARNING DON T PLACE FOOT Do no...

Page 25: ...conditioner and tractor manufacturer s manuals for inspection and maintenance instructions Figure 1 33 MD 194464 MD 194465 Rotating cutters WARNING STAND CLEAR Contact with blades or thrown objects c...

Page 26: ...Shield missing WARNING Guard missing Do not operate Read the mower conditioner and tractor manufacturer s and manuals for inspection and maintenance instructions Failure to comply will result in death...

Page 27: ...on Figure 1 38 MD 247166 MD 247167 Rotating blades WARNING Disengage power take off shut off tractor and remove key before opening covers Listen and look for evidence of rotation before lifting cover...

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Page 29: ...e Review the manual and all safety related items with all Operators annually Be alert for other Operators not using recommended procedures or not following safety precautions Correct these mistakes im...

Page 30: ...travelling downhill Never attempt to get on or off a moving machine Do NOT get off the tractor while the mower conditioner is in operation stop forward movement of the tractor and stop the power take...

Page 31: ...s is a tool of hexagonal cross section used to drive bolts and screws that have a hexagonal socket in the head internal wrenching hexagon drive hp Horsepower Mower conditioner A machine that cuts and...

Page 32: ...or a number of flats to achieve its final position Torque tension The relationship between the assembly torque applied to a piece of hardware and the axial load it induces in the bolt or screw Tractor...

Page 33: ...Conditioner A Cutterbar Door B Rear Swivel Gearbox C Center Link D Amber Hazard Turn Signal Light E Red Tail Brake Light F Red Tail Brake Light G Front Curtains H Amber Hazard Turn Signal Light J Car...

Page 34: ...Mower with Finger Conditioner A Side Deflector B Steering Cylinder C Transport Latch D Articulated Power Turn APT Hitch E Driveline F Lift Cylinder G Float Spring H Optional Endwise Transport Deployed...

Page 35: ...REFERENCE Figure 2 4 Mower with Finger Conditioner A Rear Swivel Gearbox B Forward Baffle Control C Hydraulic Center Link D Rear Deflector Control E Driveshield 169820 25 Revision A...

Page 36: ...g Shield Cover C Transport Latch D Skid Shoe E Side Deflector F Rear Curtain Figure 2 6 Hitch and Driveline A Control Hoses B Primary Driveline C Hose Support D Rear Swivel Gearbox E Clutch Driveline...

Page 37: ...REFERENCE Figure 2 7 Hitch Options A Tractor Two Point Hitch Adapter B Tractor Drawbar Hitch Adapter C Truck Transport Hitch Adapter 169820 27 Revision A...

Page 38: ...s Tires ETO ST235 80 R16 LR E without ETO 12 ft 1 in 3682 mm Tread Width with ETO 7 ft 11 in 2413 mm Manual Storage Plastic case on mower conditioner right end backsheet Cutterbar Quantity of Cutting...

Page 39: ...m Rotor Diameter 25 1 2 in 648 mm 6 in 152 mm tube Swath Width 36 114 in 915 2896 mm Forming Shields Carrier mounted assembly with adjustable side deflectors Ground Speed Recommended Cutting 5 10 mph...

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Page 41: ...wer conditioner for any reason IMPORTANT Connect hoses so that moving the cylinder control lever backward raises the mower conditioner and moving the cylinder control lever forward lowers the mower co...

Page 42: ...out valve A on each lift cylinder by turning the handle to the vertical position Figure 3 3 Cylinder Lock Out Valve 2 Move cylinder control lever A forward to position B to lower machine Figure 3 4 Tr...

Page 43: ...shields in place and secured NOTE Images shown are for left side driveshield right side driveshield is similar 1 Remove lynch pin A and tool B from pin C Figure 3 5 Driveshield 2 Insert flat end of to...

Page 44: ...Driveshield 3 2 2 Closing Driveshields CAUTION Do NOT operate the machine without the driveshields in place and secured NOTE Images shown are for left side driveshield right side driveshield is simil...

Page 45: ...OPERATION 4 Replace tool B and lynch pin A on pin C Figure 3 9 Tool to Unlock Driveshield 169820 35 Revision A...

Page 46: ...2 Unhook safety chain B from hitch and ensure that chain is secured to the shield cone and metal plate Figure 3 10 Driveline Shield Cone and Lever Clamp 3 Remove shield cone from metal plate A and sli...

Page 47: ...Figure 3 12 Driveline Shield Cone Removed from Metal Plate 2 Securely fasten two lever clamps A to metal plate B 3 Attach safety chain C to hitch and ensure that chain is secured to the shield cone an...

Page 48: ...Always keep these curtains down when operating the mower conditioner IMPORTANT Replace curtains if they become worn or damaged Refer to 4 5 6 Curtains page 160 or contact your Dealer for replacement...

Page 49: ...ull door at top to move to closed position Figure 3 16 Cutterbar Door 2 Ensure that curtains hang properly and completely enclose cutterbar area Figure 3 17 Cutterbar Doors in Closed Position 169820 3...

Page 50: ...e chances Remove foreign objects from the machine and surrounding area Protect yourself You may need the following A hard hat Protective footwear with slip resistant soles Protective glasses or goggle...

Page 51: ...TION 2 Clean all lights and reflective surfaces on the machine and check lights for proper operation 3 Perform all daily maintenance Refer to 4 4 1 Maintenance Schedule Record page 121 169820 41 Revis...

Page 52: ...CAUTION Shut off tractor engage parking brake and remove key before working around hitch 1 Adjust tractor drawbar to meet the specifications listed in Table 3 2 ASAE Standard A482 Specifications page...

Page 53: ...CAUTION Shut off tractor engage parking brake and remove key before working around hitch 1 Remove hairpin F and pin E so that drawbar adapter assembly can drop free from casting 2 If necessary loosen...

Page 54: ...er conditioner hitch Figure 3 22 Mower Conditioner Hitch 2 Move tractor to position drawbar hitch adapter A under pin B in mower conditioner hitch Adjust height as necessary with jack C 3 Shut down tr...

Page 55: ...point hitch lift the links as far as possible to prevent damage to the hitch Figure 3 25 PTO Driveline 9 Raise jack A and remove pin B Figure 3 26 Hitch Jack 10 Move jack A to storage position on top...

Page 56: ...istance C between tractor power take off PTO shaft A and mower conditioner hitch gearbox shaft B without the front half of the driveline attached 6 Ensure that measurement does NOT exceed the dimensio...

Page 57: ...nition 10 Remove inner hairpin B and pull lock C to release stand Figure 3 31 Hitch Stand 11 Raise stand A rotate lock B clockwise to vertical position and re engage lock B to hold the stand in the st...

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Page 59: ...ontrol 2 Mower Conditioner Tilt C 2 hoses Control 3 Figure 3 34 Hydraulic Connections 1 Connect one LIFT cylinder hose A two hoses required if endwise transport system installed to activate the follow...

Page 60: ...4 A in the tractor receptacle is NOT continuously energized refer to your tractor operator s manual and if required remove the appropriate fuse IMPORTANT Older model tractors may have Pin 4 A energize...

Page 61: ...Lower mower conditioner onto blocks or leave mower conditioner raised NOTE If leaving mower conditioner in raised position close lift cylinder safety valves 3 Shut off engine and remove key 4 Move re...

Page 62: ...ar D on driveline slide coupler off tractor power take off shaft and rest driveline on hook not shown Figure 3 38 Driveline and Jack 11 Remove lynch pin E and remove clevis pin D 12 Raise mower condit...

Page 63: ...onditioner raised NOTE If leaving mower conditioner in raised position engage lift cylinder lock out valves 3 Shut off engine and remove key 4 Move remote cylinder control valve lever back and forth t...

Page 64: ...Lock 9 Lower stand A rotate lock C counterclockwise to horizontal position and push to engage stand 10 Check that stand A is locked 11 Secure lock C with hair pin B 12 Start tractor and lower hitch t...

Page 65: ...hitch adapter NOTE If tractor is equipped with a quick hitch system it is NOT necessary to remove pins A 15 Replace lynch pins A and washers in mower conditioner hitch 16 Slowly drive tractor away fro...

Page 66: ...g parts NOTE Be especially alert and attentive until you become familiar with the sound and feel of your new mower conditioner CAUTION Before investigating an unusual sound or attempting to correct a...

Page 67: ...e before engaging the PTO Never leave tractor seat with the PTO engaged 1 Move the mower conditioner up to the standing crop and slowly engage the PTO 2 Ensure tractor PTO is running at 1000 rpm befor...

Page 68: ...performed with the cutterbar on the ground This control is used to raise the mower conditioner to clear obstacles and windrows during field operation to adjust the mower conditioner height for mainten...

Page 69: ...f possible Lower the mower conditioner fully Place all controls in NEUTRAL or PARK Disengage the power take off Engage the park brake Stop engine and remove key from ignition Wait for all movement to...

Page 70: ...Activate steering control lever A to maneuver mower conditioner into the desired path of travel a Move lever forward to position B to steer the mower conditioner to the right b Move lever backward to...

Page 71: ...Move steering control lever A forward to position B until the mower conditioner reaches the desired path of travel on the right side of the tractor Figure 3 52 Tractor Steering Control Lever 3 14 2 L...

Page 72: ...r 3 14 3 Avoiding Obstacles Figure 3 55 Mower Conditioner Steered around Obstacle 1 Activate steering control lever A to maneuver mower conditioner into the desired path of travel a Move lever forward...

Page 73: ...e skid shoes clear the ground Steer the mower conditioner as sharply as possible away from the uncut crop 3 Drive past the corner and steer the tractor sharply back towards the uncut crop IMPORTANT En...

Page 74: ...the steering cylinder completes its stroke 3 Proceed to position B and start turning the tractor back towards the uncut crop IMPORTANT Ensure that the inside tractor tire does NOT contact the mower co...

Page 75: ...ghts and mower conditioner flashing amber and red tail lights when transporting on roads in order to provide adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Do NOT transport the mower conditioner on a...

Page 76: ...injury or death could result Figure 3 61 Cylinder Lock Out Valve 5 Move jack A to storage position on side of hitch and secure with pin B 6 Ensure tires are properly inflated 7 Keep Slow Moving Vehic...

Page 77: ...hitch safety chain is properly attached to towing tractor Provide only enough slack in chain to permit turning 4 Check local laws for width regulations and lighting or marking requirements before tra...

Page 78: ...tch B Figure 3 66 Transport Hitch 5 Position transport hitch A on mower conditioner hitch install pins B and secure with lynch pins 6 Lift the mower conditioner hitch with jack and attach mower condit...

Page 79: ...he outboard edges of the carrier frame that function as flashing hazard lights and turn signals The red lights B located on the inboard side of the amber lights function as both tail and brake lights...

Page 80: ...us locations on the front and sides of the mower conditioner hitch and carrier frame Red reflective tape D is applied to the rear of the mower conditioner Figure 3 70 Transport Lighting and Reflective...

Page 81: ...adways while remaining within the legal width restrictions on most roads and highways Figure 3 73 Endwise Transport System Converting from Field to Transport Mode DANGER Stop the power take off PTO be...

Page 82: ...aring nut A is aligned with the green section of the transport alignment gauge decal B and the transport switch is set to transport mode hydraulic oil is diverted from the hitch swing steering circuit...

Page 83: ...eld wheels B and to engage transport latch C onto hitch D 10 Cycle the steering circuit to ensure the carrier frame and hitch are locked together 11 Activate the hazard lights E on the tractor and mow...

Page 84: ...e steering control lever to swing the mower conditioner clockwise as if steering to the right 3 Continue operating the steering control lever to raise the transport assembly A and lower the carrier B...

Page 85: ...t page 75 Mower Conditioner Angle 3 16 2 Mower Conditioner Angle page 77 Cutting Height 3 16 3 Cutting Height page 78 Ground Speed 3 16 4 Ground Speed page 80 Conditioning Roll Type 3 16 5 Conditionin...

Page 86: ...ring to increase float b Turn adjuster bolt C counterclockwise away from spring to decrease float 5 Tighten jam nut B against spring insert to secure the setting 6 Open the lock out valve A on each li...

Page 87: ...in order to decrease flatten mower conditioner angle 4 Rotate the turnbuckle sleeve B so that the turnbuckle increases in length in order to increase steepen mower conditioner angle 5 Tighten nut A b...

Page 88: ...helps material dry faster This may be desirable in stony conditions to help reduce damage to cutting components Raising the skid shoes and increasing mower conditioner angle decreases the cutting hei...

Page 89: ...d washers D 5 Tighten bolts C NOTE 13 foot mower conditioners have one skid shoe per side and 16 foot mower conditioners have two skid shoes per side 6 Check mower conditioner float refer to Adjusting...

Page 90: ...peed NOTE Operating the mower conditioner at the minimum disc speed will extend the wear life of cutting components The example shown in Figure 3 87 Ground Speed for 13 Foot Mower Conditioner page 80...

Page 91: ...ed cane type crops however too large a gap may cause feeding problems Steel rolls are recommended for these types of situations Grass type crops may require less gap for proper feeding and conditionin...

Page 92: ...OTE When adjusting roll gap be sure the same amount of thread is protruding on both sides of the conditioner roll to achieve a consistent gap across the rolls 5 Turn lower nut B counterclockwise to lo...

Page 93: ...o more than 5 32 in 4 mm Figure 3 90 Jam Nut Adjusting Nut and Roll Gap Roll Tension Roll tension the pressure holding the rolls together is factory set to maximum and is adjustable To reduce tension...

Page 94: ...he roll tension by approximately 7 2 lbf 32 N 6 Tighten jam nuts A on both sides Figure 3 91 Left Side Shown Right Side Opposite Roll Timing IMPORTANT Roll timing on is critical when the roll gap is d...

Page 95: ...age 85 Figure 3 94 Bolts in Slots of Yoke Plate Adjusting Roll Timing 1 Loosen four bolts A in slots of yoke plate B on upper roll universal shaft NOTE Only three bolts shown in the illustration 2 Man...

Page 96: ...and bale Refer to 3 17 Haying Tips page 98 for more information A narrower windrow may be preferable for ease of pick up and when drying is not critical for example when cutting for silage or green fe...

Page 97: ...bracket C 2 Pull rear baffle adjustment lever B in inboard direction to disengage from bracket C 3 Position rear baffle adjustment lever B as follows Move lever forward to raise baffle Move lever bac...

Page 98: ...ator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine 1 Pull internal intensity baffle adjustment lever A in the outboard direction to disengage tab from adjustment plate B 2...

Page 99: ...drive gearbox and the smaller pulley to the input shaft of the conditioner assembly For 600 rpm mount the smaller pulley to the conditioner drive gearbox and the larger pulley to the input shaft of t...

Page 100: ...t and Pulleys on Left Side of Conditioner 9 Slip the taper lock bushing A onto the shaft at the same depth measurement recorded in Step 4 page 90 Pulley will be drawn into taper lock when tightening 1...

Page 101: ...4 Spring Tension Decal 16 Install jam nut A 17 Hold a wrench on adjuster nut B and turn jam nut A clockwise into adjuster nut to lock tension adjustment 18 Verify that pulleys run true and if any of t...

Page 102: ...r to 3 17 Haying Tips page 98 A narrower windrow may be preferable for ease of pick up and when drying is not critical for example when cutting for silage or green feed Positioning Side Deflectors Fin...

Page 103: ...inger Conditioner Rear Baffle DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine 1 Pull rear baffle adju...

Page 104: ...ring deflector A to cutterbar using an 8 mm hex key and a 16 mm socket and remove deflector 5 Repeat for other deflector 6 Store deflectors and hardware in a safe place Figure 3 109 Left Cutterbar Def...

Page 105: ...dividers one on each end of the mower conditioner assist in clean crop dividing and cutterbar entry in tall crops Tall crop dividers are not adjustable but they are removable Removing Tall Crop Divid...

Page 106: ...OPERATION 3 Remove three bolts A and remove deflector B 4 Reinstall three bolts A 5 Repeat for opposite side 6 Close cutterbar doors Figure 3 113 Deflector and Hardware 169820 96 Revision A...

Page 107: ...r conditioner fully shut down tractor and mower conditioner and remove key 2 Open cutterbar doors Figure 3 114 Cutterbar Doors 3 Remove three bolts A and nuts where the deflector B will be mounted 4 P...

Page 108: ...frequent rains cut when weather allows and let the forage lie on wet ground until it dries to the moisture level of the ground Cut hay will dry only to the moisture level of the ground beneath it so c...

Page 109: ...can straddle NOTE Driving on the windrow in high yield crops may be unavoidable if a full width windrow is necessary 3 17 6 Raking and Tedding Raking or tedding speeds up drying however the resulting...

Page 110: ...require adjustment The float springs are NOT used to level the mower conditioner If the mower conditioner is NOT level check the tire pressure and ensure proper inflation Refer to Inflating Tires pag...

Page 111: ...ge the drive 1 Stop forward movement of the tractor and stop the power take off PTO 2 Raise the mower conditioner fully shut down the tractor engine and remove the key 3 Engage lift cylinder lock out...

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Page 113: ...nd use the maintenance record provided refer to 4 4 1 Maintenance Schedule Record page 121 to keep track of your scheduled maintenance 4 1 Preparing Machine for Servicing CAUTION To avoid personal inj...

Page 114: ...gure 4 1 Safety Around Equipment Wear protective shoes with slip resistant soles a hard hat protective glasses or goggles and heavy gloves Figure 4 2 Safety Equipment Be aware that if more than one pe...

Page 115: ...quipment Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Figure 4 5 Safety Around Equipment Use adequate light for the job at hand Replace all shields removed or opened for service Use...

Page 116: ...10 max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 lithium base Driveline slip joints SAE LS 85W 90 High thermal and oxidation stability API service class GL 5 Cutterbar 13 Foot 8 3 qts US 8 liters 16 Foot 10...

Page 117: ...this manual Table 4 2 SAE Grade 5 Bolt and Grade 5 Free Spinning Nut Torque ft lbf in lbf Torque N m Nominal Size A Min Max Min Max 1 4 20 106 117 11 9 13 2 5 16 18 218 241 24 6 27 1 3 8 16 32 36 44 4...

Page 118: ...9 306 338 413 456 1 8 459 507 619 684 Figure 4 7 Bolt Grades A Nominal Size B SAE 8 C SAE 5 D SAE 2 Table 4 4 SAE Grade 8 Bolt and Grade G Distorted Thread Nut Torque ft lbf in lbf Torque N m Nominal...

Page 119: ...45 1 8 863 954 1165 1288 Figure 4 9 Bolt Grades A Nominal Size B SAE 8 C SAE 5 D SAE 2 Metric Bolt Specifications Table 4 6 Metric Class 8 8 Bolts and Class 9 Free Spinning Nut Torque ft lbf in lbf To...

Page 120: ...4 115 16 2 0 119 132 161 178 20 2 5 233 257 314 347 24 3 0 402 444 543 600 Figure 4 11 Bolt Grades Table 4 8 Metric Class 10 9 Bolts and Class 10 Free Spinning Nut Torque ft lbf in lbf Torque N m Nomi...

Page 121: ...minal Size A Min Max Min Max 3 0 5 12 13 1 3 1 5 3 5 0 6 19 21 2 1 2 3 4 0 7 28 31 3 1 3 4 5 0 8 56 62 6 3 7 6 1 0 95 105 10 7 11 8 8 1 25 19 21 26 29 10 1 5 38 42 51 57 12 1 75 66 73 90 99 14 2 0 106...

Page 122: ...r defects that might cause leakage 2 Align tube C with fitting D and thread nut E onto fitting without lubrication until contact has been made between the flared surfaces 3 Torque the fitting nut E to...

Page 123: ...lbf N m Flats Turns 3 3 16 3 8 7 16 6 8 1 1 6 4 1 4 7 16 9 16 9 12 1 1 6 5 5 16 1 2 5 8 12 16 1 1 6 6 3 8 9 16 11 16 18 24 1 1 6 8 1 2 3 4 7 8 34 46 1 1 6 10 5 8 7 8 1 46 62 1 1 6 12 3 4 1 1 16 1 1 4...

Page 124: ...T on the threads and adjust if necessary 4 Apply hydraulic system oil to the O ring A Figure 4 16 Hydraulic Fitting 5 Install fitting B into port until back up washer D and O ring A contact the part f...

Page 125: ...115 12 13 4 7 16 20 14 15 19 21 5 1 2 20 15 24 21 33 6 9 16 18 19 21 26 29 8 3 4 16 34 37 46 50 10 7 8 14 55 60 75 82 12 1 1 16 12 88 97 120 132 14 1 3 8 12 113 124 153 168 16 1 5 16 12 130 142 176 1...

Page 126: ...ngs Non Adjustable page 116 6 Check the final condition of the fitting Figure 4 18 Hydraulic Fitting Table 4 13 O Ring Boss ORB Hydraulic Fittings Non Adjustable Torque Value8 SAE Dash Size Thread Siz...

Page 127: ...or C comes in full contact with O ring B 4 Thread tube or hose nut D until hand tight The nut should turn freely until it is bottomed out 5 Torque fittings according to the values in Table 4 14 O Rin...

Page 128: ...11 16 16 29 32 40 44 8 13 16 16 41 45 55 61 10 1 14 59 65 80 88 12 1 3 16 12 85 94 115 127 14 Note10 16 1 7 16 12 111 122 150 165 20 1 11 16 12 151 167 205 226 24 2 12 232 256 315 347 32 2 1 2 12 376...

Page 129: ...s kPa x 00689 Megapascals MPa Pressure Pounds per square inch psi 14 5038 Bar Non SI bar Pound feet or foot pounds ft lbf x 1 3558 Newton Meters N m Torque Pound inches or inch pounds in lbf x 0 1129...

Page 130: ...in 4 3 1 Recommended Lubricants page 106 Log hours of operation use the maintenance record and keep copies of your maintenance records refer to 4 4 1 Maintenance Schedule Record page 121 If a service...

Page 131: ...o 4 4 4 End of Season Servicing page 124 10 HOURS OR DAILY Hydraulic Hoses and Lines Refer to 4 7 1 Hydraulic Hoses and Lines page 224 Cutter Blades Deflectors and Discs Refer to 4 5 Cutterbar page 13...

Page 132: ...r Conditioner Drive Gearbox Lube First 50 and 250 hours Refer to 4 6 7 Mower Conditioner Drive Gearbox page 213 Driveline Gearboxes 4 Lube First 50 and 250 hours Refer to 4 6 8 Forward and Rear Swivel...

Page 133: ...terbar Lubrication page 136 Change swivel gearbox 4 lubricant 4 6 8 Forward and Rear Swivel Gearboxes page 219 250 Hours Change mower conditioner drive gearbox lubricant 4 6 7 Mower Conditioner Drive...

Page 134: ...e the weight off the mower conditioner s tires if possible 5 Repaint all worn or chipped painted surfaces to prevent rust 6 Loosen drive belt 7 Lubricate the mower conditioner thoroughly leaving exces...

Page 135: ...eparing Machine for Servicing page 103 Greasing points are marked on the machine by decals showing a grease gun and the grease interval in hours of operation Figure 4 21 Grease Interval Decal Log hour...

Page 136: ...in this manual Refer to 4 3 1 Recommended Lubricants page 106 3 Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit 4 Inject grease through fitting with grease gun...

Page 137: ...NOTE Use High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance with 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base unless otherwise specified Figure 4 22 Every 25 Hours A Conditioner Drive Idler B...

Page 138: ...se High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance with 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base unless otherwise specified Figure 4 23 Every 25 Hours A Hitch Steering Pivot B Tractor H...

Page 139: ...eline Shield Cone page 36 for more information NOTE Use High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance with 10 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base unless otherwise specified 1 Apply...

Page 140: ...Figure 4 25 Every 25 Hours A Endwise Transport Casting Pivot B Endwise Transport Wheel Frame Pivot NOTE Use High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance with 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Gra...

Page 141: ...ERVICING Every 50 Hours NOTE Use High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance with 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base unless otherwise specified Figure 4 27 Every 50 Hours 1698...

Page 142: ...nditioner are horizontal remove check plug from swivel gearbox and verify that oil slightly runs out when removed Figure 4 28 Every 100 Hours A Check Plug Swivel Gearbox B Check Plug Swivel Gearbox C...

Page 143: ...1 B Bearing Field Wheel 2 Places 12 C Bearing Endwise Transport Option 2 Places 11 Remove check plug from conditioner drive gearbox as shown and check oil level 12 Use High Temperature Extreme Pressur...

Page 144: ...ns for more information 4 5 1 Cutterbar Lubrication page 136 Checking and Changing Conditioner Gearbox Oil page 211 Lubricating Mower Conditioner Drive Gearbox page 214 Figure 4 30 Every 250 Hours A C...

Page 145: ...cant in hitch swivel gearboxes A B C and D Refer to 4 6 8 Forward and Rear Swivel Gearboxes page 219 Figure 4 31 Every 250 Hours A Upper Forward Gearbox B Lower Forward Gearbox C Upper Rear Gearbox D...

Page 146: ...erbar B 16 Foot Cutterbar 4 5 1 Cutterbar Lubrication Checking Lubricant Level IMPORTANT Check the lubricant level when the lubricant is warm If the lubricant is cold idle the machine for approximatel...

Page 147: ...tions Raise or lower mower conditioner accordingly Figure 4 34 Spirit Level on Cutterbar 6 Remove oil level inspection plug A and O ring B from cutterbar 7 Add SAE 90 lubricant if required oil level m...

Page 148: ...4 Place a suitably sized container under lower end of cutterbar 5 Remove two M10 hex head bolts A and washers and remove cutterbar end plate B from lower end of cutterbar IMPORTANT Do NOT flush the c...

Page 149: ...hat cutterbar discs have not suffered damage from rocks or experienced excessive wear from abrasive working conditions Cutterbar discs are interchangeable and can be moved to a spindle that rotates in...

Page 150: ...ear and edge distortion Replace as required NOTE Cutterbar discs are NOT repairable and must be replaced if damaged Figure 4 38 Cutterbar Disc Removing Cutterbar Discs DANGER To avoid bodily injury or...

Page 151: ...ove cutterbar disc B Figure 4 41 Cutterbar Disc and Cap Installing Cutterbar Discs DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine stop engine remove key an...

Page 152: ...y with four M12 bolts and washers C Torque bolts to 63 ft lbf 85 N m Figure 4 42 Cutterbar Disc and Cap WARNING Ensure cutterbar is completely clear of foreign objects Foreign objects can be ejected w...

Page 153: ...Spindle Shear Pin page 184 to replace shear pin IMPORTANT Spindles that rotate counterclockwise have left handed threading and machined grooves on the spindle nut Spindles that rotate clockwise have...

Page 154: ...e Rotation Patterns Changing from three crop streams C to one crop stream A Swap disc three and disc six Changing from three crop streams C to two crop streams B Swap disc three and disc four and Swap...

Page 155: ...Rotation Patterns Changing from three crop streams C to one crop stream A Swap disc four and disc seven Changing from three crop streams C to two crop streams B Swap disc four and disc five and Swap...

Page 156: ...es are sharp and can cause serious injury Wear gloves when handling blades 1 Lower mower conditioner fully shut off engine and remove key NOTE Ensure mower conditioner is on a flat level surface and i...

Page 157: ...tion specific It is necessary to switch entire disc when swapping spindles Figure 4 50 Cutterbar Disc and Cap 7 Remove spacer plate A Figure 4 51 Spacer Plate 8 Rotate spindle hub A to access nuts and...

Page 158: ...from unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine stop engine remove key and engage header lift cylinder lock out valves before going under machine for any reason CAUTION Cutter blades have two cut...

Page 159: ...clearance before tightening spindle to the cutterbar Turn disc by hand to ensure cutter blades do not contact each other or adjacent discs If contact occurs remove spindle rotate 90 and reinstall Rem...

Page 160: ...ing spindles to prevent oil from spilling from the cutterbar 2 Open cutterbar door s Figure 4 55 Cutterbar Doors 3 Determine suitable spindle rotation pattern for crop conditions Refer to 4 5 3 Cutter...

Page 161: ...lockwise and counterclockwise spindles with machined grooves rotate counterclockwise The offset gear design makes it possible to install spindles having an opposite rotation of what is intended which...

Page 162: ...and to ensure cutter blades do not contact each other or adjacent discs 11 Install cutter disc cap B and secure assembly with four M12 bolts and washers C Torque bolts to 63 ft lbf 85 N m Figure 4 62...

Page 163: ...d engage an idling machine CAUTION Cutter blades have two cutting edges Exercise caution when working around the blades Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury Wear gloves when handling blades C...

Page 164: ...nd reused The twist in each blade determines if the cutting direction is clockwise or counterclockwise If you are unsure which direction the spindles rotate refer to 4 5 3 Cutterbar Spindles page 143...

Page 165: ...der the following conditions a Bolt has been removed and reinstalled five times b Head A is worn flush with bearing surface of blade c Diameter of bolt neck is worn B to 1 8 in 3 mm or less d Bolt is...

Page 166: ...death from unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine stop engine remove key and engage header lift cylinder lock out valves before going under machine for any reason CAUTION Cutter blades have t...

Page 167: ...ove nut A and discard IMPORTANT Nuts are one time use only When flipping or changing a blade replace using a new nut only 8 Remove shoulder bolt B and blade C Figure 4 72 Nut Shoulder Bolt and Cutter...

Page 168: ...damage 4 Remove pin or equivalent from front hole of rock guard 5 Close cutterbar doors refer to 3 4 2 Closing Cutterbar Doors page 38 Figure 4 74 Cutterbar Doors in Closed Position 4 5 5 Cutterbar Do...

Page 169: ...metal surfaces and surface rust Repair and repaint if necessary 5 Check shield curtain bolts B and replace if missing or tighten if loose Figure 4 76 Cutterbar Door Opening Cutterbar Doors 1 Lift door...

Page 170: ...ollowing locations Inboard curtain A attached to the center fixed cover Door curtains B attached to each cutterbar door Outboard curtains C attached to each front corner Top cover not shown on finger...

Page 171: ...e potential for thrown objects Always keep these curtains down when operating the mower conditioner Check cutterbar curtains for the following conditions Rips and tears Replace curtain Cracking While...

Page 172: ...stalling Cutterbar Door Curtains The procedure for installing cutterbar door curtains is the same for both sides 1 Insert the cutterbar door bolts into the precut curtain holes A Figure 4 84 Curtain I...

Page 173: ...ving Cutterbar Inboard Curtain 1 Open cutterbar doors to gain access to inboard curtain nuts Refer to Opening Cutterbar Doors page 159 Figure 4 87 Cutterbar Doors 2 Remove two M10 carriage head bolts...

Page 174: ...uts and Brackets Installing Cutterbar Inboard Curtain 1 Open cutterbar doors to gain access to inboard curtain nuts Refer to Opening Cutterbar Doors page 159 Figure 4 90 Cutterbar Doors 2 Install curt...

Page 175: ...ard Curtain Attached to Mower Conditioner Removing Outboard Curtains The procedure for removing outboard curtains is the same for both sides 1 Open cutterbar door Refer to Opening Cutterbar Doors page...

Page 176: ...ad bolt B slide out the bracket and remove curtain C Figure 4 95 Outboard Curtain Installing Outboard Curtains The procedure for installing outboard curtains is the same for both sides 1 Open cutterba...

Page 177: ...bracket B into position and install the square neck carriage head bolt and flange nut C 5 Torque flange nut C to 30 ft lbf 40 N m Figure 4 97 Outboard Curtain 6 Install four cap screws A nuts and larg...

Page 178: ...ANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine 1 Raise mower conditioner fully stop engine and remove...

Page 179: ...k out valves refer to 3 1 1 Engaging Locks page 31 3 Remove nut A flange bolt B and cutter blade C from disc Figure 4 101 Cutter Blade and Disc 4 Use a hex key to remove bolt A Figure 4 102 Hex Socket...

Page 180: ...nut A accelerator B blade holder C and hex socket bolt D Do NOT tighten at this time Figure 4 104 Accelerator and Hardware 3 Install nut A flange bolt B and cutter blade C onto disc 4 Torque each nut...

Page 181: ...er machine for any reason CAUTION Exercise caution when working around the blades Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury Wear gloves when handling blades 1 Raise mower conditioner fully stop en...

Page 182: ...m Cutterbar Installing Rock Guards 1 Guide rock guard onto cutterbar until tabs A sit on top of the cutterbar while bottom back bolt holes line up Figure 4 110 Rock Guard Installed on Cutterbar 2 Inst...

Page 183: ...ler in diameter than the inboard deflectors A Figure 4 112 Rotary Deflectors A Driven Rotary Deflector B Non Driven Rotary Deflector Inspecting Rotary Deflectors Inspect rotary deflectors daily for si...

Page 184: ...d may result in serious injury or machine damage 6 Close cutterbar doors Figure 4 114 Rotary Deflectors Removing Driven Rotary Deflectors and Driveline DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unex...

Page 185: ...ical drive shield B Figure 4 116 Vertical Drive Shield 3 Remove two M10 hex flange head bolts A and remove cover plate B Figure 4 117 Cover Plate 4 Remove four M10 hex flange head bolts A and remove t...

Page 186: ...eld B Figure 4 119 Vertical Shield 6 Remove eight M8 hex flange head bolts A and remove two drum shields B Figure 4 120 Drum Shields 7 Remove four M12 hex flange head bolts A and spacers securing driv...

Page 187: ...deflector disc assembly Figure 4 123 Driven Rotary Deflector Top View Installing Driven Rotary Deflectors and Driveline DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start up or fall of a ra...

Page 188: ...e with 10 max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 lithium base grease cut away view of drum and tube shield shown for improved clarity NOTE Do NOT use this grease for bearings 4 Insert driveline B at a...

Page 189: ...bolts A Figure 4 127 Drum Shields 8 Position vertical shield B as shown and install M10 hex flange head bolt A Figure 4 128 Vertical Shield 9 Position top plate B and drum top C onto drum as shown an...

Page 190: ...rough cover plate and top plate C and install lower M10 hex flange head bolt D through cover plate and vertical shield E Tighten bolts Figure 4 130 Cover Plate 11 Install vertical drive shield B using...

Page 191: ...ors in Closed Position Removing Non Driven Rotary Deflectors DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start up or fall of a raised machine stop engine remove key and engage header lift c...

Page 192: ...ctor drum using a 12 in extension and 16 mm socket 5 Remove wooden block 6 Remove rotary deflector Figure 4 135 Non Driven Rotary Deflector Top View Installing Non Driven Rotary Deflectors DANGER To a...

Page 193: ...p View 2 Position the non driven rotary deflector 3 Use a 12 in extension and 16 mm deep socket to install the four M10 bolts A and washers that hold the deflector disc in place Torque to 40 ft lbf 55...

Page 194: ...Shear Pin To prevent damage to the cutterbar and drive systems each disc is attached to a spindle containing a shear pin A If the disc contacts a large object such as a stone or stump the pins will sh...

Page 195: ...s from work area Figure 4 141 Cutterbar Doors 4 Remove disc assemblies from cutterbar as follows Cutterbar Disc A Refer to Removing Cutterbar Discs page 140 Driven Rotary Deflector B Refer to Removing...

Page 196: ...2 Remove M12 bolt and remove safecut spindle nut wrench A from left side shield plate Figure 4 145 Safecut Spindle Nut Wrench Location 3 Identify left hand or right hand markings on spindle nut IMPOR...

Page 197: ...clockwise to tighten 5 Return safecut spindle nut wrench to left side shield plate Figure 4 147 Spindle Nut 6 Align slots in hub A with hole in shaft B Figure 4 148 Hub and Shaft Alignment 7 Observe o...

Page 198: ...ite side Figure 4 150 Shear Pin Orientation 10 Install two M10 bolts A and washers Torque to 40 ft lbf 55 N m NOTE Inspect bolt threads and replace if damaged Figure 4 151 Cutterbar Spindle 11 Install...

Page 199: ...n objects Foreign objects can be ejected with considerable force when the machine is started and may result in serious injury or machine damage 12 Close cutterbar doors refer to Closing Cutterbar Door...

Page 200: ...er page 125 Figure 4 154 Primary Driveline Removing Primary Driveline DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage a...

Page 201: ...iveline to Gearbox Installing Primary Driveline 1 Install driveline guard onto driveline if previously removed Refer to Installing Driveline Guard page 205 2 Position driveline as shown and orient tap...

Page 202: ...forward swivel gearbox to the clutch driveline The hitch driveline is supported by a bearing at the approximate midpoint of the hitch Replace the driveline if there are signs of damage vibration or e...

Page 203: ...e driveline Refer to Removing Clutch Driveline page 199 Figure 4 161 Clutch Driveline 3 Remove three screws A from driveshield cover and slide driveline away from center support 4 Remove two bolts B a...

Page 204: ...to the center support Figure 4 163 Metal Plate 6 Remove spacer A Figure 4 164 Spacer 7 Support driveline and remove five nuts A flange with grease fitting B ball bearing C flange D and unlock bearing...

Page 205: ...rt 9 Slide forward end of hitch driveline A away from swivel gearbox shaft NOTE There are two hitch drivelines installed on 16 foot mower conditioners Figure 4 167 Forward End of Hitch 10 Remove drive...

Page 206: ...n shaft end of hitch driveline onto center support 4 Install two long bolts A and three short bolts B exactly as shown Figure 4 169 Long and Short Bolts 5 Install flange A 6 Ensure the distance B betw...

Page 207: ...hown Figure 4 171 Flange 8 Install spacer A with cutout in spacer aligned with grease fitting B Figure 4 172 Spacer Installed at Center Support 9 Position metal plate B on center support 10 Apply Loct...

Page 208: ...two bolts NOTE There are two hitch drivelines for installation on 16 foot mower conditioners Figure 4 174 Driveline Cover and Shield Installed at Center Support 14 Install clutch driveline A at cente...

Page 209: ...efer to 4 4 5 Lubricating the Mower Conditioner page 125 Figure 4 176 Clutch Driveline Removing Clutch Driveline DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator s seat for any...

Page 210: ...rt 5 Loosen nut B and use a hammer to release yoke from taper pin lock Figure 4 178 U Joint 6 Slide clutch driveline A off hitch driveline 7 Separate the driveline A Figure 4 179 Driveline 8 Release t...

Page 211: ...h Driveline DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine 1 Stop engine and remove key from ignitio...

Page 212: ...s A Figure 4 183 Driveline Shield Cone 5 Assemble forward half A of clutch driveline onto female half and attach to shaft on hitch driveline B Figure 4 184 Clutch Driveline Attached to Hitch Driveline...

Page 213: ...NANCE AND SERVICING 7 Slide shield cone onto metal plate C attached to center support secure with two lever clamps A and hook safety chain B to hitch Figure 4 186 Driveline Shield Cone 169820 203 Revi...

Page 214: ...p engine and remove key from ignition 2 Remove driveline shield cone A Refer to 3 3 1 Removing Driveline Shield Cone page 36 3 Remove driveline B Refer to the following Primary Driveline Removing Prim...

Page 215: ...shield support A from outer cone B Figure 4 190 Shield Support Removed from Outer Cone Installing Driveline Guard WARNING Do NOT operate the machine without the driveline guards in place and securely...

Page 216: ...wise specified 3 Fit shield support B to the bearing groove A and ensure that grease fitting C faces the drive tube Figure 4 191 Inner Yoke and Shield Support 4 Install shield support A into outer con...

Page 217: ...e 199 8 Install driveline shield cone B Refer to 3 3 1 Removing Driveline Shield Cone page 36 Figure 4 195 Driveline 4 6 5 Conditioner Drive Belt The conditioner drive belt is located inside the left...

Page 218: ...nditioner Drive 5 Measure the length of tensioner spring A and ensure spring length is 14 3 8 in in accordance with spring tension decal B If spring length requires adjustment refer to Installing Cond...

Page 219: ...to unlock tension adjustment 4 Turn jam nut A and adjuster nut B counterclockwise to fully collapse tensioner spring C and release the tension from conditioner drive belt D 5 Remove drive belt D Figu...

Page 220: ...1 Conditioner Drive 3 Measure the length of tensioner spring A and adjust spring length to 14 3 8 in to conform with spring tension decal B NOTE Tensioner springs hook into different locations on diff...

Page 221: ...repairs are required however remove it and have it serviced by your MacDon Dealer Figure 4 204 Conditioner Drive Gearbox Checking and Changing Conditioner Gearbox Oil Change oil after the first 50 ho...

Page 222: ...page 227 Figure 4 205 Right Driveshield Checking Conditioner Gearbox Oil Level 3 Clean around oil level plug A on inboard side of gearbox 4 Remove oil level plug A and check that oil level is even wi...

Page 223: ...zed container underneath conditioner gearbox 11 Remove oil drain plug A using a hex key 12 Allow sufficient time for oil to drain replace oil drain plug A and tighten 13 Remove oil level plug B and fi...

Page 224: ...ick and ensure level is between the upper and lower mark 5 Reinstall dipstick A and tighten Figure 4 209 Left Side of Mower Conditioner Draining Lubricant IMPORTANT Drain the gearbox lubricant when th...

Page 225: ...ical drive shield B Figure 4 211 Vertical Drive Shield 4 Remove two M10 hex flange head bolts A and remove cover plate B Figure 4 212 Cover Plate 5 Remove four M10 hex flange head bolts A and remove t...

Page 226: ...ner under drain plug A and remove plug using a 17 mm socket 8 Allow sufficient time for lubricant to drain replace drain plug A and tighten 9 Properly dispose of oil Figure 4 215 Mower Conditioner Dri...

Page 227: ...hex flange head bolts A Figure 4 217 Top Plate and Drum Top 12 Install cover plate A insert top M10 hex flange head bolt B through cover plate and top plate C and install lower M10 hex flange head bo...

Page 228: ...us injury or machine damage 14 Close cutterbar doors refer to Closing Cutterbar Doors page 159 Figure 4 220 Cutterbar Doors in Closed Position Adding Lubricant DANGER Stop engine and remove key from i...

Page 229: ...tenance Schedule Record page 121 Checking Lubricant Forward and Rear Swivel Gearboxes DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pe...

Page 230: ...d Rear Swivel Gearboxes 1 Clean area around check plug A and breather filler plug B 2 Remove check plug A and breather filler plug B 3 Ensure lubricant level is visible or begins to drain through chec...

Page 231: ...ore leaving operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine 1 Place blocks A under opposite wheel to prevent machine from moving if mower conditioner is not attache...

Page 232: ...ocks or stand and lower jack until tire contacts the ground 3 Torque bolts to 120 ft lbf 160 N m following the tightening sequence shown 4 Lower jack completely and remove from work area Figure 4 229...

Page 233: ...re Make sure the tire is correctly seated before inflating to operating pressure If the tire is not correctly positioned on the rim or is overinflated the tire bead can loosen on one side causing air...

Page 234: ...type of injury or gangrene may result Figure 4 232 Hydraulic Pressure Hazard Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks IMPORTANT Keep hydraulic coupler tips and connectors clean Allowing d...

Page 235: ...lens and screws Bulb Trade 1157 Figure 4 234 Plastic Lens and Screws Replacing Amber Hazard Signal Light Fixture 1 Cut plastic cable ties A securing harness covering to light 2 Retrieve connections fr...

Page 236: ...ht 2 Retrieve connections from inside harness covering approximately 6 in 150 mm from light and disconnect wires not shown If necessary remove tape 3 Remove the four nuts B securing light to bracket a...

Page 237: ...place and secured NOTE Images shown are for left side driveshield right side driveshield is similar 1 Remove lynch pin A and tool B from pin C Figure 4 238 Tool to Unlock Driveshield 2 Insert flat end...

Page 238: ...ling Driveshields CAUTION Do NOT operate the machine without the driveshields in place and secured NOTE Images shown are for left side driveshield right side driveshield is similar 1 Position driveshi...

Page 239: ...9 3 Replacing Driveshield Latch CAUTION Do NOT operate the machine without the driveshields in place and secured NOTE Images shown are for left side driveshield right side driveshield is similar 1 Rem...

Page 240: ...worn or damaged and reinstall nut and washer Figure 4 244 Backside of Driveshield 3 Remove two carriage bolts A replace stud and clip assembly B if worn or damaged and reinstall carriage bolts 4 Insta...

Page 241: ...ution when working around the blades Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury Wear gloves when handling blades 1 Lower mower conditioner fully stop engine and remove key 2 Engage lift cylinder lo...

Page 242: ...oner U joints A for signs of wear or damage Figure 4 248 Right Side Roll Conditioner U Joints 6 Inspect right side roll conditioner gearbox bearings A for signs of wear or damage Figure 4 249 Right Si...

Page 243: ...ne for any reason CAUTION Exercise caution when working around the blades Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury Wear gloves when handling blades 1 Lower mower conditioner fully stop engine and...

Page 244: ...efer to 4 9 1 Removing Driveshields page 227 7 Inspect left side rotor bearing A for signs of wear or damage Figure 4 253 Left Rotor Bearing 8 Remove the right driveshield refer to 4 9 1 Removing Driv...

Page 245: ...stalling the conditioner the header and carrier must be separated and the mower conditioner must be attached to a tractor 1 Start tractor and center mower conditioner behind tractor 2 Raise header ful...

Page 246: ...at adjuster bolt B from spring on LEFT side only Keep spring from dropping when bolt is removed Figure 4 257 Lift Cylinder Lock Out Valve 11 Remove left and right driveshields A Refer to 4 9 1 Removin...

Page 247: ...header at left end of header Figure 4 261 Right Side of Conditioner 16 Remove forward pin A connecting center link B to anchor C and separate center link from anchor Reinstall pin in anchor to store...

Page 248: ...moving Clutch Driveline page 199 23 Secure driveline E to hitch D with a strap or wire Figure 4 263 Aft Driveline and Hitch 24 If endwise transport system is installed disconnect wiring harness A at l...

Page 249: ...he conditioner from falling backward ensure lifting chains are secure and tight Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Figure 4 266 Spreader Bar 2 Move forward baffle adjustment handle...

Page 250: ...e mast while detaching the conditioner from the header 1 Attach a spreader bar A to a forklift or equivalent and attach chains to lugs B on conditioner Use a chain rated for overhead lifting with a mi...

Page 251: ...t be attached to a tractor for the header and carrier to be assembled 1 Start tractor and maneuver carrier A directly behind the mower conditioner B so carrier legs line up with the header attachment...

Page 252: ...box 11 Undo strapping or wire supporting steering arm to hitch and position steering arm weldment C on gearbox 12 Secure steering arm to gearbox with spacers B and hex head bolts A Apply red Loctite t...

Page 253: ...en jam nut Figure 4 278 Conditioner Drive 21 Check that lift cylinder lock out valves A are open 22 Start tractor and fully raise header 23 Shut down tractor and remove key from ignition Figure 4 279...

Page 254: ...ort system is installed reconnect electrical harness A to the lights B and secure harness to shielding using existing clips C and D 29 Secure harness to light bracket with plastic tie wraps E Figure 4...

Page 255: ...ason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine 1 Lower mower conditioner fully turn off engine and remove key 2 Remove driveshields A refer to 4 9 1 Removing Driveshields page 227 Figure 4...

Page 256: ...they are in the way Figure 4 284 Shield No Conditioner 5 Remove shield A from mower conditioner Figure 4 285 Shield No Conditioner Removed from Mower Conditioner 4 13 2 Installing Shield No Condition...

Page 257: ...ield A until pins B engage in slots in cutterbar support C and shield on panel D Figure 4 287 Shield No Conditioner 4 Install four M16 hex head bolts A nuts and flat washers to secure shield B to pane...

Page 258: ...MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5 Install driveshields A refer to 4 9 2 Installing Driveshields page 228 Figure 4 289 Left Driveshield 169820 248 Revision A...

Page 259: ...Mower Conditioner Float page 75 Excessive ground speed Reduce ground speed 3 16 4 Ground Speed page 80 Ragged or uneven cutting of crop Downed crop Adjust mower conditioner angle to cut closer to gro...

Page 260: ...ntrol 3 16 7 Cutterbar Deflector page 94 Forming shields improperly adjusted Adjust forming shields Forming Shields Roll Conditioner page 86 or Forming Shields Finger Conditioner page 92 Uneven format...

Page 261: ...wide in windrow Adjust forming shields Forming Shields Roll Conditioner page 86 or Forming Shields Finger Conditioner page 92 Plugging behind end rotary deflectors Ground speed too slow Increase groun...

Page 262: ...emove mud from cutterbar Do not allow mud to dry on cutterbar 3 19 Unplugging the Mower Conditioner page 101 Material wrapped around spindle Remove disc and remove material 3 19 Unplugging the Mower C...

Page 263: ...gage mower conditioner and stop engine When all moving parts have completely stopped remove foreign object 3 19 Unplugging the Mower Conditioner page 101 Breakage of conditioner drive belt Belt pulley...

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Page 265: ...ll crop dividers attach to the ends of the mower conditioner for clean crop dividing and cutterbar entry in tall crops The kit includes left and right dividers and attachment hardware MD B5800 Figure...

Page 266: ...c center link kit replaces the standard mechanical link and uses a hydraulic cylinder and separate tractor hydraulic circuit to adjust mower conditioner angle The kit includes installation instruction...

Page 267: ...port Hitch The truck transport hitch connects the mower conditioner to a truck for towing on the road The kit includes the transport hitch attachment hardware and safety chain MD B5802 Figure 6 3 Truc...

Page 268: ...onditioner to be towed on roadways while remaining within the legal width restrictions on most roads and highways The kit is available as a Dealer installed option and includes all hardware and instal...

Page 269: ...ng harnesses 50 connecting hydraulics 49 curtains 160 door curtains installing 162 removing 161 inboard curtains installing 164 removing 163 inspecting curtains 161 outboard curtains installing 166 re...

Page 270: ...25 red brake tail lights 226 replacing bulbs 226 replacing light fixtures 226 endwise transport systems converting from field to transport mode 71 converting from transport to field mode 73 F finger c...

Page 271: ...seal ORFS 117 hoses and lines 224 hydraulic center link kits 256 hydraulic safety 6 maintenance 224 I inspections accelerators 168 break in inspections 123 conditioner drive belt 207 cutter blade hard...

Page 272: ...taching to the tractor 44 attaching to tractor attaching with drawbar hitch 44 attaching with two point hitch 45 connecting electrical wiring harness 50 connecting hydraulics 49 detaching from tractor...

Page 273: ...ds no conditioner 245 installing 246 removing 245 shutdown procedures 59 side deflectors positioning 86 92 specifications maintenance 106 mower conditioner specifications 28 tractor requirements 42 sp...

Page 274: ...rom transport to field mode 70 troubleshooting 249 mechanical issues 252 mower performance 249 truck definitions 21 trucks transporting with a truck 67 truck transport hitches 257 two point hitches at...

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