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169561 Revision

R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot

Pull-Type Mower Conditioner

Unloading and Assembly Instructions

Published: October, 2012

Summary of Contents for R85

Page 1: ...169561 Revision C R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull Type Mower Conditioner Unloading and Assembly Instructions Published October 2012...

Page 2: ...ivery requirements for the Model R85 13 Foot Pull Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Use the Table of Contents to guide you to specific areas CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING...

Page 3: ...G HARNESS 19 STEP 10 INSTALL HYDRAULIC MOTOR 20 STEP 11 INSTALL WHEELS 21 STEP 12 INSTALL CENTER LINK 22 A MECHANICAL LINK 22 B HYDRAULIC LINK 22 STEP 13 REMOVE BANDING AT LIFT CYLINDERS 22 STEP 14 TR...

Page 4: ...STEP 23 LUBRICATE MOWER CONDITIONER 38 A OPENING CLOSING DRIVESHIELD 38 B LUBRICATION PROCEDURE 38 STEP 24 PERFORM PRE DELIVERY CHECKS 43 A DRIVE BELT 43 B BEVEL GEARBOX OIL LEVEL 43 C HEADER FLOAT 4...

Page 5: ...extinguisher on the machine Be sure the extinguisher is properly maintained and be familiar with its proper use Keep young children away from machinery at all times Be aware that accidents often happe...

Page 6: ...orking with electrical equipment Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand Keep machinery clean Do NOT allow oil or grease to accumulate on...

Page 7: ...n NC BOLT TORQUE SAE 5 SAE 8 lbf ft N m lbf ft N m 1 4 9 12 11 15 5 16 18 24 25 34 3 8 32 43 41 56 7 16 50 68 70 95 1 2 75 102 105 142 9 16 110 149 149 202 5 8 150 203 200 271 3 4 265 359 365 495 7 8...

Page 8: ...B HYDRAULIC FITTINGS a Inspect O ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects b On angle fittings back off the lock nut until washer A bottoms out at top of groove B in fitting c Hand tighten fitting unt...

Page 9: ...until hand tight The nut should turn freely until it is bottomed out Torque fitting further to the specified number of F F F T Flats From Finger Tight or to a given torque value in the table shown in...

Page 10: ...8 kilopascals kPa x 00689 megapascals MPa Torque pound feet or foot pounds lbf ft or ft lbf x 1 3558 newton meters N m pound inches or inch pounds lbf in or in lbf x 0 1129 Temperature degrees Fahrenh...

Page 11: ...the carrier frame that tilts the header Header or Rotary Header The part of the mower conditioner that cuts and conditions the crop Mower Conditioner A machine that cuts and conditions hay and is pull...

Page 12: ...y 8 000 lb 3 630 kg Minimum Height 15 ft 4 5 m CHAIN Overhead Lifting Quality 1 2 inch 5 000 lb 2 270 kg Minimum Working Load a Remove hauler s tie down straps and chains b Attach chain to two bracket...

Page 13: ...NG Be sure forks are secure before moving away from load Stand clear when lifting a Remove hauler s tie down straps and chains b Approach mower conditioner from either its underside or topside and sli...

Page 14: ...s to hooks on either side of header CAUTION Stand clear when lowering the header NOTE Do NOT lift at hooks when unloading from trailer This procedure is only for laying the machine over into working p...

Page 15: ...side of carrier NOTE The following steps remove the stand as an assembly These components may also be removed individually c Place blocks under the shipping beam at the rear of the carrier frame d Lo...

Page 16: ...forming shield onto lift forks f Remove shipping support from inside cutterbar area by removing two bolts g Remove bolts and the two lift hooks Retain bolts for re installation WARNING Ensure cutterb...

Page 17: ...UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 169561 15 Revision C j Ensure that curtains hang properly and completely enclose cutterbar area Minor creases in curtains will eventually straighten out k Fasten latches...

Page 18: ...side of hitch CAUTION Hold motor to keep it from dropping to the ground when cutting band around motor c Route motor and hoses to the left side of the hitch d Secure the motor to the steering cylinder...

Page 19: ...en bolt is removed h Remove pin and re insert pin in hitch from top i Remove shipping wire or banding securing shipping blocks at front of hitch and remove blocks j Remove banding from jack k Remove p...

Page 20: ...rame by installing six 5 8 x 1 75 long Gr 8 bolts C with lock nuts removed at step a Install bolts with heads facing aft d Torque to 200 ft lbf 271 N m e Install bolt B lock washer and flatwasher remo...

Page 21: ...Re locate plastic ties if necessary to provide suitable slack in hoses and wiring IMPORTANT To prevent contamination of the hydraulic system extreme care must be taken to avoid dirt entering at conne...

Page 22: ...curing plate B to gearbox and remove plate Retain bolts c Position motor C on gearbox as shown and re install the four bolts A Torque to 103 ft lbf 140 N m d Route hoses through hose guides NOTE If re...

Page 23: ...ve wheel bolts from wheel hub CAUTION When installing wheel be sure to use the holes that are countersunk to match bolt head profile The un countersunk holes do not seat the bolts correctly IMPORTANT...

Page 24: ...NICAL LINK a Attach mechanical link D to carrier frame with clevis pin C Secure with cotter pin b Loosen nut E c Rotate the turnbuckle sleeve F so that link can be connected to header Insert clevis pi...

Page 25: ...ION 1000 RPM PTO 1 37 INCH DIA 1 75 INCH DIA X 16 in 406 mm 20 in 508 mm Y 6 12 in 152 305 mm 8 in 203 mm Recommended Z 13 17 in 330 432 mm 16 in 406 mm Recommended B DRAWBAR HITCH SETUP CAUTION Shut...

Page 26: ...el pin with pin F and lynch pin g Assemble PTO driveline male half G onto driveline H on APT hitch Push male half so that driveline is at its fully compressed length h Locate driveline in hook J i Pro...

Page 27: ...ch arms 1 Remove pins D 2 Remove bolts E 3 per side 3 Flip outer plate F and inner plate G on each arm IMPORTANT The inner plate G has a smaller joggle than the outer plate F Always maintain the prope...

Page 28: ...lower the lower links as low as possible to prevent damage to APT hitch e Attach driveline E to tractor PTO shaft as follows 1 Position driveline E onto tractor PTO shaft 2 Pull back collar on driveli...

Page 29: ...operator s manual e Check distance X between tractor PTO shaft D and implement input driveline E without the front half of the driveline attached f The measurement must NOT exceed the dimensions list...

Page 30: ...NOTE Arrows cut into plate indicate system for hoses LIFT STEERING b Ensure hoses are routed through guide E to provide proper hose arc as shown c Connect two STEERING cylinder hoses A as follows CON...

Page 31: ...ator s manual and remove the appropriate fuse if required IMPORTANT Older model tractors will have Pin 4 A energized as an accessory circuit The R85 mower conditioner uses this pin position B for brak...

Page 32: ...ng or open position handle in line with hitch DANGER Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area e Start tractor f Stroke the cylinder to full extension and...

Page 33: ...ve cleared the area b Start tractor c Cycle the header lift cylinders five or six times to maximum lift to fully charge the cylinders and hydraulic lines d Raise header to full height stop tractor and...

Page 34: ...ring is installed at left side c Insert hook into bracket on header frame d Install drawbolt B through anchor on carrier frame and re install into spring e Tighten spring drawbolt so that distance bet...

Page 35: ...1 0 long carriage bolts C at forward corners Do NOT tighten B INSTALL SUPPORTS a Retrieve supports and hardware bag that were removed from shipping locations in earlier steps b Position support D thr...

Page 36: ...be moved up or down b Position deflector at mid position and tighten handles H D ADJUST SIDE DEFLECTORS a Remove bolt and nut A and discard Repeat at opposite side of cover b Retrieve hardware as supp...

Page 37: ...n C E ADJUST SWATH BAFFLE a Remove lynch pin from pin G and remove pin b Move lever H to mid point on bracket K to position swath baffle J for normal operation c Re install pin G through lever and bra...

Page 38: ...ove key from ignition b Open cutterbar doors c Install tall crop dividers in accordance with instructions supplied with the kit B SKID SHOES a Raise header fully engage lift cylinder lock out valves a...

Page 39: ...SSEMBLY 169561 37 Revision C D HYDRAULIC DRIVE PRESSURE GAUGE a Lower header to the ground shut off engine and remove key from ignition b Install pressure gauge in accordance with instructions supplie...

Page 40: ...eld lower shield B so that pins at lower end of shield engage holes in lower panel c Engage rubber latch A Export Headers a To open drive shield 1 Release rubber latch D 2 Insert a screwdriver or equi...

Page 41: ...INE UNIVERSALS 4 PLCS DRIVELINE SHAFT 2 PLCS 10 MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS 2 PLCS High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max M...

Page 42: ...ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS 2 PLCS High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base CUTTERBAR DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS 2 PLCS DRIVELINE SHAFT 1 PLC 10...

Page 43: ...evision C Lubrication Carrier Frame WHEEL BEARING 1 PLC BOTH SIDES LIFT LINK 1 PLC BOTH SIDES High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Ba...

Page 44: ...HITCH PIVOT AND STEERING CYLINDER 2 PLCS High Temperature Extreme Pressure EP2 Performance With 1 Max Molybdenum Disulphide NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Base APT SWIVEL 1 PLC DRIVELINE BOTH ENDS 10 MOLY GREA...

Page 45: ...completed Checklist should be retained either by the Operator or the Dealer NOTE The majority of checks and adjustments are performed during the set up procedures The following additional inspections...

Page 46: ...en a pet could engage an idling machine 3 Engage lift cylinder lock out valves A 4 Back jam nut B away from spring 5 To INCREASE float turn adjuster bolt C clockwise further into spring 6 To DECREASE...

Page 47: ...d remove key from ignition before leaving Operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine The amount of thread protruding through jam nut indicates roll gap Factory...

Page 48: ...y stop engine and remove key b At right end of conditioner loosen nuts A and slide cover B upwards to expose observation hole c Examine roll timing distance X Each steel bar on one roll should be cent...

Page 49: ...They are activated by a switch in the tractor cab and by applying the brakes on the tractor c Check light mountings for security Check lights for damage and for proper operation during run up G MANUAL...

Page 50: ...ircumstances operate the mower conditioner when other people are in the vicinity Stones and other objects can be thrown great distances by the rotating cutting blades The cutterbar curtains are very i...

Page 51: ...before towing machine NOTE Only install this option if mower conditioner is to be transported with a truck a Lower header to the ground shut off engine and remove key from ignition b Unhook mower con...

Page 52: ...NOTES 169561 50 Revision C...

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Page 54: ...Ltd A C N 079 393 721 P O Box 243 Suite 3 143 Main Street Greensborough Victoria Australia 3088 t 03 9432 9982 f 03 9432 9972 LLC MacDon Russia Ltd 123317 Moscow Russia 10 Presnenskaya nab Block C Flo...

Page 55: ...psi 207 kPa 21 Check wheel bolt torque 120 ft lbf 160 N m 21 Check hydraulic oil level at sight glass on side of APT hitch 18 Check side deflectors evenly set to desired position Ensure shields are at...

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