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Model 963

30’ & 36’

HARVEST HEADERS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Form 147277 Issue 12/05

Sugg. Retail: $15.00

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Page 1: ...Model 963 30 36 HARVEST HEADERS OPERATOR S MANUAL Form 147277 Issue 12 05 Sugg Retail 15 00...

Page 2: ...Inside Front Cover blank...

Page 3: ...th your Windrower Tractor and or Combine Operator s Manual As well a separate manual is provided for the adapter that is required to allow attachment of the header to the various makes and models of c...

Page 4: ...ps 16 Reel Props 16 Operating Variables Ground Speed 17 Cutting Height 18 Gauge Wheel Field Positions 18 Skid Shoes Attachment 19 Header Flotation 20 Header Angle 21 Draper Speed 21 Delivery Opening W...

Page 5: ...ing Draper Motors 48 Draper Drive and Idler Rollers 49 Installation of Draper Seals 49 Reel and Reel Drive Reel Clearance from Cutterbar 50 Centering the Reel 50 Reel Drive Chain 51 Gauge Wheels Wheel...

Page 6: ...the complete and proper serial number SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the header This symbol means ATTENTI...

Page 7: ...as a reminder of good safety practices SAFETY SIGNS The safety signs reproduced below and on the next page appear on the header at the locations listed Keep safety signs clear and legible at all times...

Page 8: ...Form 147277 6 Issue 12 05 SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS BACK TUBE BACK TUBE BACK TUBE HEADER FRAME R H WHEEL BEAM TRANSPORT OPTION HITCH TRANSPORT OPTION...

Page 9: ...ask hearing protection Be aware that prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing Wearing a suitable hearing protective device such as ear muffs A or ear plugs B protects a...

Page 10: ...chine life 11 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 12 Keep the area used for servicing machinery...

Page 11: ...Hydraulic DRAPER SPEED 170 to 500 ft minute 0 to 450 ft minute 50 to 155 m min 135 m min FEEDER DRAPER SPEED see Adapter Manual FEEDER AUGER SPEED see Adapter Manual REEL TYPE 5 Bat metal or Cam actio...

Page 12: ...5 9 16 149 110 202 149 5 8 203 150 271 200 3 4 359 265 495 365 7 8 569 420 813 600 1 867 640 1205 890 METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque 8 8 10 9 Bolt Dia A N m lb ft N m lb ft M3 0 5 4 1 8 1 3...

Page 13: ...3 1 2 5 8 16 12 2 1 3 9 16 11 16 24 18 2 1 3 3 4 7 8 46 34 2 1 3 7 8 1 62 46 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 16 1 1 4 102 75 1 1 6 1 3 16 1 3 8 122 90 1 1 6 1 5 16 1 1 2 142 105 3 4 1 8 1 5 8 1 7 8 190 140 3 4 1 8 1 7...

Page 14: ...ts safe and proper use 5 Review the manual and all safety related items with all operators annually 6 Be alert for other operators not using recommended procedures or not following safety precautions...

Page 15: ...Maintenance Service section page 47 Continue to check the belt tension periodically for the first 50 hours 4 Tighten any loose hardware after the first 5 hours operation See Specifications section pa...

Page 16: ...LY Do the following each day before start up CAUTION 1 Clear the area of other persons pets etc Keep children away from machinery Walk around the header to be sure no one is under on or close to it 2...

Page 17: ...y through gates and doorways 8 When working on inclines travel uphill or downhill when possible Be sure to keep transmission in gear when travelling downhill 9 Never attempt to get on or off a moving...

Page 18: ...uction regarding the use and storage of header lift cylinder stops REEL PROPS WARNING To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any re...

Page 19: ...ground speed results in ragged cutting See Windrowing for affects of ground speed on windrow formation In tough to cut crops like flax reduce ground speed to reduce loads on cutting components and dri...

Page 20: ...at desired cutting height Field Position 1 when cutterbar is above the ground 4 to 12 in 100 to 300 mm cutting height Field Position 2 when cutterbar is on the ground 0 to 4 in 100 mm cutting height N...

Page 21: ...ylinder stops DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from fall of raised header always engage cylinder stops before going under header 2 Remove one of the guard bolts securing support S 3 Remove rods...

Page 22: ...er bar is above the ground 2 5 inches 50 125 mm cutting height Storage locked out when cutter bar is on the ground 0 2 inches 0 50mm cutting height Header is run on skid shoes and height is controlled...

Page 23: ...in Windrower or Combine Adapter Operator s Manual for adjustment details For headers with gauge wheels see Gauge Wheel Field Positions page 18 for proper relationship between gauge wheel setting and...

Page 24: ...ies NH CR 920 940 960 Gleaner Row A to Row G both drapers 39 7 1010 mm 19 4 493 mm Opening for Case 77 80 88 series combines Row A to Row E both drapers 41 7 1060 mm 18 4 468 mm Opening for CNH AFX NH...

Page 25: ...r trimming Keep the cut offs for use as a splice 5 NOTE Place connector tube so holes closest to end of tube are at the cutterbar Connect draper with screw heads facing center opening NOTE To reduce t...

Page 26: ...the rollers of the two decks IMPORTANT This clearance is required to prevent contact between draper connectors or slats as they pass between decks NOTE If there is interference between deck backsheet...

Page 27: ...drapers by the reel bats For reel clearance to cutterbar adjustment see Maintenance Service section page 50 REEL POSITION FORE AFT Reel fore aft position can be adjusted to suit various crop conditio...

Page 28: ...reduce gather To adjust angle loosen hardware A position divider and tighten hardware NOTE On left side ensure that front hinge pin of side shield remains covered Shut Down Procedure CAUTION Before l...

Page 29: ...l See Windrow Characteristics in this section CUTTING HEIGHT For grain crops the windrow should normally be laid on stubble from 6 to 8 inches high 150 200 mm Benefits of a stubble of this height Allo...

Page 30: ...ry opening or whether or not to double windrow should be based on the following factors combine pick up capability type and yield of crop weather conditions rain humidity wind drying time available Se...

Page 31: ...e distributed across full width of windrow This windrow can be formed by center delivery only Windrow rating Weight Distribution Good Curing Characteristics Good Weatherability Excellent FANTAIL WINDR...

Page 32: ...s are lined along one edge and heads are along opposite edge 45 to windrow perpen dicular This windrow can be formed by end delivery only Windrow rating Weight Distribution Poor Curing Characteristics...

Page 33: ...towing transport see next page 6 Before driving windrower or combine on a roadway be sure flashing amber lamps red tail lamp and head lamps are clean and working properly Pivot amber lamps for best v...

Page 34: ...fall of raised header stop engine remove key and engage header lift cylinder stops before going under header for any reason 4 If adapter is installed engage float lockout on combineadapter SeeAdapter...

Page 35: ...arallel to cutterbar 14 At right end check that cutterbar support contacts guards 15 Detach header from power unit See Windrower Tractor or Combine Adapter Operator s Manual Be sure reel is fully down...

Page 36: ...department 8 Ensure lights are functioning properly and clean the slow moving vehicle emblem and other reflectors TOWING THE HEADER CAUTION THIS IS INTENDED AS A LOW SPEED TRANSPORT To avoid bodily in...

Page 37: ...ised header stop engine remove key and engage header lift cylinder stops before going under header for any reason 5 At left wheel support remove pin B from transport position and raise wheel support u...

Page 38: ...on 1 Clean the header thoroughly CAUTION Never use gasoline naphtha or any volatile material for cleaning purposes These materials may be toxic and or flammable 2 Cover cutterbar and sickle guards to...

Page 39: ...ill cause other drive components belts pulleys and sickle to move Stay clear of driven components at all times Be prepared if an accident should occur Know where the first aid kit and fire extinguishe...

Page 40: ...y only if clean lubricants are used Contaminant in lubricants is the most likely cause of bearing and hydraulic system failure Use clean containers to handle all lubricants Store lubricants in an area...

Page 41: ...ot take grease remove and clean thoroughly Also clean lubricant passageway Replace fitting if necessary DANGER Stay clear of driveline until all movement has stopped Entanglement with rotating driveli...

Page 42: ...fitting two on 36 ft 100 Hours or Annually 1 Sickle Drive Shaft Support Bearings C two fittings 2 Gauge Wheel Pivot Bushings H one fitting 3 Split Reel Connector Block N one fitting on 36 headers N S...

Page 43: ...to search for leaks IF ANY fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result IMPORTANT Ensure all h...

Page 44: ...Form 147277 42 Issue 12 05 MAINTENANCE SERVICE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM continued...

Page 45: ...tion Apply SAE 10 or equivalent light weight oil daily one or two drops per section along entire length of sickle NOTE Do not oil sickle if operating in sandy conditions Oil will cause sand to adhere...

Page 46: ...ickle during removal to reduce risk of injury from cutting edges Wear heavy gloves when handling sickle 1 Clean area around sickle head Stroke sickle to its outer limit and remove bolt A 2 Insert scre...

Page 47: ...kle WARNING Always stand to rear and grasp rear edge of sickle during installation to reduce risk of injury from cutting edges Wear heavy gloves when handling sickle IMPORTANT Always align guards and...

Page 48: ...le hold down on every guard If material is tough to cut install stub guards with top guard and adjuster plate from the MacDon 932 Grass Seed Special Header See your MacDon dealer Sickle Hold Downs CAU...

Page 49: ...remove belt back off idler pulley and remove bolt on panel in left end sheet at wobble box Turn belt on edge and work it up and over pulley hub as shown Wobble Box Mounting Bolts Tighten the four wob...

Page 50: ...C with a hammer to start it moving 3 Tighten locknut B to secure the new position 4 Turn bolt head D clockwise until gap E between idler spring coils is 1 16 inch 1 5 mm IMPORTANT Do not over tighten...

Page 51: ...e front edge of the drapers IMPORTANT To prevent damage to drapers do not use front edge draper seals in wet or muddy conditions In these conditions material may pack under the seal causing damage to...

Page 52: ...utterbar Tighten nut A against nut C to secure the position NOTE For 36 header in addition to adjusting at each end At center reel arm loosen nut B and turn nut D clockwise Tighten nut B to secure the...

Page 53: ...que as follows 4 Bolt Hub 50 to 60 ft lbs 70 to 80 N m 6 Bolt Hub 80 to 90 ft lbs 110 to 120 N m Follow the proper bolt tightening sequence shown NOTE When installing wheel be sure valve stem A points...

Page 54: ...oving the tire from a rim Never use force on an inflated or partially inflated tire Make sure the tire is correctly seated before inflating to operating pressure Do not remove install or make repairs...

Page 55: ...chever interval is reached first CAUTION Carefully follow safety messages given under Service Procedures AT FIRST USE See Break In Period in Operation section 10 HOURS OR DAILY 1 Grease secondary driv...

Page 56: ...EAK IN See Break In Period in Operation section for checklist 10 HOURS OR DAILY 6 Secondary Driveline 9 Sections Guards Hold downs 6 Sickle Assembly 9 Hydraulic Hoses and Lines 9 Tire Pressure G 25 HO...

Page 57: ...uce ground speed or increase reel speed 17 25 Bat reel unsuitable for conditions Install pick up reel 60 Crop left at dividers Divider not gathering crop Change divider angle 26 Strips of uncut materi...

Page 58: ...d broken cutting compo nents to obtain even cutting of crop 44 Cutterbar plugged with material Adjust reel to sweep material off cutterbar 25 Sickle is not operating at recommended speed Check engine...

Page 59: ...el will not lift Reel lift quick couplers not compatible Change quick coupler Reel seems to lack power jerky rotation Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed 25 Reel too low Raise reel 25 Relief valve o...

Page 60: ...rive or idler roller wrapped with material Loosen draper and clean rollers 48 Slat or connector bar jammed by frame or material Loosen draper and clear obstruction 48 Insufficient clearance between de...

Page 61: ...ery opening too wide Decrease delivery opening width 21 Heads in center too much herringbone Draper speed too fast Reduce draper speed 21 Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed 17 Crop too green Al...

Page 62: ...earance after installing pick up reel See Reel Clearance From Cutterbar in Maintenance Service section GAUGE WHEELS WholeGoods order number B2455 Gauge wheels improve end to end float allowing larger...

Page 63: ...aft hydraulic circuit This feature shortens header preparation time for truck transport often used in mobile custom harvest operations Installation instructions are provided in the Assembly section o...

Page 64: ...e CAUTION To avoid injury from shifting or falling machines remove hauler s tie downs from one header at a time after it is secured to unloading vehicle 2 Remove hauler s tie down straps and chains CA...

Page 65: ...n this section for minimum chain specifications NOTE Use angled protectors over cutterbar to prevent chain damaging cutting components 2 Raise lifting apparatus to take some of the weight off shipping...

Page 66: ...e clevis by over tightening hardware Clevis must be free to rotate 3 Ensure plastic bushings D are installed 2 per support Position wheel support assembly in header leg and install tube E from outside...

Page 67: ...er outer legs before header was lowered see page 63 Attach clevis at other end of spring to plate C at left and right wheel supports using 5 8 hex head bolt and lock nut NOTE Do not collapse clevis by...

Page 68: ...6 Install brace anchor G under cutterbar at the 9th guard bolt from center of R H header leg replacing standard bolt with 1 3 4 long NOTE If a sickle hold down or deck support is installed at 9th bol...

Page 69: ...Remove shipping stands 11 Check tire pressure Inflate to 42 to 46 psi 290 to 315 kPa 12 Assemble light package to header as follows a Open left hand drive shield and route header section of wiring ha...

Page 70: ...all lights at right hand end sheet using the hardware that secures the pivoting amber lights If shield X is installed install spacer bar Q at second bolt to level the mounting surface Make the wire co...

Page 71: ...Form 147277 69 Issue 12 05 UNLOADING ASSEMBLY INSTALL GAUGE WHEEL TRANSPORT OPTION continued 12 Assemble light package continued WIRING...

Page 72: ...r clevis at end of hitch One 1 2 x 3 1 4 hex head bolt two locknuts one flatwasher and one hairpin Install this hardware at left endsheet as shown at A b Install hitch support onto bracket welded to f...

Page 73: ...ounting channels B and move channels to desired position See Reel Position Fore Aft under Header Operation page 25 Be sure positioning screw is in the same hole at each reel arm 4 Attach main reel tub...

Page 74: ...at is acceptably straight then tightening the appropriate bolts at the reel tube to secure the position Working clockwise from the left end of the header repeat the procedure at the next bat NOTE In o...

Page 75: ...ROLLER EDGE DIM X DESIGNATED APPLICATION and COMMENTS Row A to Row F both drapers 33 9 860 mm 22 4 568 mm Opening for combine models Case 60 66 Series NH TR and CR 920 940 960 Gleaner Row A to Row G...

Page 76: ...quare to ensure roller is square to deck and tighten hardware NOTE For access to bolt securing the adjustment bar at cutterbar on L H moveable deck remove retainer clips K Raise front of deck for acce...

Page 77: ...LIFT LINE 30 Install quick coupler and hose extension supplied with windrower or combine adapter package on reel lift line D at header left leg 36 Install quick coupler and hose extension supplied wi...

Page 78: ...drive assembly at the left end of the header varies depending on the application windrower or combine Ensure that the assembly is correct for your application When converting from windrower to straigh...

Page 79: ...Form 147277 77 Issue 12 05 UNLOADING ASSEMBLY PREPARE HEADER FOR WINDROWER OR COMBINE Sickle Drive Assembly continued ASSEMBLY B For Combine Adapters and 801 Bi Directional Adapter...

Page 80: ...arts must be purchased from your dealer Part No 43768 Hose quantity 1 Part No 101917 Hose quantity 1 Part No 50103 45 Elbow 7 8 O ring x 7 8 JIC quantity 4 2 Loosen and remove drapers 3 Remove hoses f...

Page 81: ...quantity 3 Part No 32225 Holder quantity 6 Part No 37167 Holder quantity 6 Part No 50197 Bolt Carr 3 8 x 1 3 4 qty 6 Part No 30228 Nut Lock 3 8 Quantity 6 Part No 103188 Support Quantity 1 Part No 21...

Page 82: ...lower header and reel CAUTION Bleed screw A may be forced from hole by hydraulic pressure Do not loosen screw too quickly or too far 2 SLOWLY loosen bleed screw A in right hand reel lift cylinder For...

Page 83: ...r to reel drive at R H reel support arm 30 Header Center reel support arm 36 Header 36 HEADER NOTE Install tapered side of bracket to front unless part interferes with cab when header and reel are rai...

Page 84: ...rm 147277 82 Issue 12 05 UNLOADING ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC REEL FORE AFT KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Attach cylinder s at L H reel support arm 30 Header L H and R H reel support arms 36 Header L H show...

Page 85: ...rs to allow unobstructed movement of cylinder rods b Activate hydraulics extending and retracting cylinders several times to fill system with oil and ensure cylinders are in phase c Reconnect cylinder...

Page 86: ...rs to allow unobstructed movement of cylinder rods b Activate hydraulics extending and retracting cylinders several times to fill system with oil and ensure cylinders are in phase c Reconnect cylinder...

Page 87: ...aulic Reel Fore Aft Kit Attachment 61 Hydraulic Schematic 42 Hydraulic System Safety 41 L PAGE Lubricants recommended 38 M Maintenance Record 54 Maintenance Schedule 53 O Operating Variables 17 Option...

Page 88: ...Sickle Storage 45 Skid Shoes 19 Specifications Header 9 Specifications Torque Values 10 Storage Procedure 36 T Tire Inflation Maintenance 52 Torque Specifications 10 Transport Option Attaching to Towi...

Page 89: ...and drivelines Reposition wobble box breather Unless transported upright on trailer Check wobble box lube level Straight Cut Only Set header side drapers to an opening width that overlaps feeder pan...

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