MacDon TM100, Manual

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Introduction
Your machine
The TM100 Tractor Mount Float Module allows a MacDon rigid draper header to be mounted on a conventional farm
tractor equipped with a front three-point hitch or rear three-point hitch with reverse drive capability.
NOTE:
The TM100 is compatible with only 4.6
–
10.7 m (15
–
35 ft.) timed double-knife headers.
NOTE:
The TM100 Tractor Mount Float Module (C2080) must be ordered with one of the three driveline options:
•
B7327 (1 3/8 in. 21T driveline)
•
B7328 (1 3/4 in. 20T driveline)
•
B7329 (1 3/8 in. 6T driveline)
Your warranty
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
Your manual
Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to use the machine.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions provided, your tractor
mount float module will work well for many years.
The Table of Contents and Index will guide you to specific areas of this manual. Study the Table of Contents to familiarize
yourself with how the information is organized.
The following conventions are used in this manual:
•
Right and left are determined from the operator
’
s position. The front of the header faces the crop; the back of the
header attaches to the TM100 and tractor.
•
Unless otherwise noted, use the standard torque values provided in Chapter 8.2 Torque Specifications, page 165 of this
document.
When setting up the machine or making adjustments, review and follow the recommended machine settings in all relevant
MacDon publications. Failure to do so may compromise machine function and machine life and may result in a hazardous
situation.
Call your MacDon Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of this manual.
NOTE:
Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The most current version can be downloaded from our website
(
www.macdon.com ) or from our Dealer-only site ( https://portal.macdon.com ) (login required).
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