MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

6.4.1

Checking Roll Timing.............................................................................................................. 73

6.4.2

Adjusting the Roll Timing ........................................................................................................ 74

6.5

Forming Shields ............................................................................................................................ 75

6.5.1

Adjusting the Side Deflectors .................................................................................................. 75

6.5.2

Adjusting the Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield)............................................................................. 77

6.5.3

Adjusting the Swath Baffle ...................................................................................................... 77

6.6

Header Angle ................................................................................................................................ 79

6.7

Cutting Height ............................................................................................................................... 80

6.7.1

Adjusting the Skid Shoe Height ............................................................................................... 80

6.8

Disc Speed.................................................................................................................................... 81

6.9

Ground Speed ............................................................................................................................... 82

6.10

Double Windrowing........................................................................................................................ 83

6.11

Tall Crop Dividers (option) .............................................................................................................. 84

6.11.1

Removing Tall Crop Divider..................................................................................................... 84

6.12

The Header Pan ............................................................................................................................ 85

6.12.1

Removing the Header Pan...................................................................................................... 85

6.12.2

Installing the Header Pan........................................................................................................ 86

6.13

Haying Tips ................................................................................................................................... 87

6.13.1

Curing ................................................................................................................................... 87

6.13.2

Topsoil Moisture ..................................................................................................................... 87

6.13.3

Weather and Topography........................................................................................................ 87

6.13.4

Windrow Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 88

6.13.5

Driving On Windrow ............................................................................................................... 88

6.13.6

Raking and Tedding................................................................................................................ 88

6.13.7

Using Chemical Drying Agents ................................................................................................ 88

6.14

Levelling the Header ...................................................................................................................... 89

6.15

Unplugging the Header .................................................................................................................. 90

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Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................................................................. 91

7.1

Preparation for Servicing ................................................................................................................ 91

7.2

Torque Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 92

7.2.1

SAE Bolt Torque Specifications ............................................................................................... 92

7.2.2

Metric Bolt Specifications ........................................................................................................ 94

7.2.3

Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum ............................................................... 97

7.2.4

Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings................................................................................................... 97

7.2.5

O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings ..................................................................................... 98

7.2.6

O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings............................................................................ 99

7.3

Conversion Chart..........................................................................................................................101

7.4

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............................................................................................102

7.5

Maintenance Requirements...........................................................................................................103

7.5.1

Maintenance Schedule/Record...............................................................................................104

7.5.2

Break-In Inspections..............................................................................................................106

7.5.3

Preseason/Annual Service.....................................................................................................106

7.5.4

End-of-Season Service..........................................................................................................107

7.5.5

Lubrication and Servicing.......................................................................................................107

7.5.6

Greasing Procedure ..............................................................................................................108

7.5.7

Lubrication and Servicing Intervals .........................................................................................109

7.5.8

Lubricating the Cutterbar ....................................................................................................... 113

Draining the Cutterbar Lubricant ..................................................................................... 113
Filling the Cutterbar Lubricant ......................................................................................... 115

7.5.9

Rock Guards......................................................................................................................... 117

Inspecting the Rock Guards ........................................................................................... 117

7.6

Cutterbar Disc Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 118

7.6.1

Inspecting the Cutterbar Discs ...............................................................................................118

7.6.2

Disc...................................................................................................................................... 119

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