Document Outline

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  • Introduction
    • Serial Number(s)
    • 1Safety
      • 1.1Safety Alert Symbols
      • 1.2Signal Words
      • 1.3General Safety
      • 1.4Maintenance Safety
      • 1.5Hydraulic Safety
      • 1.6Tire Safety
      • 1.7Safety Signs
        • 1.7.1Installing Safety Decals
      • 1.8Safety Decal Location
      • 1.9Understanding Safety Signs
    • 2Definitions
    • 3Component Identification
    • 4Specifications
    • 5Operation
      • 5.1Owner/Operator Responsibilities
      • 5.2Operational Safety
      • 5.3Lift Cylinder Lock-Out Valves
        • 5.3.1Engaging Locks
        • 5.3.2Disengaging Locks
      • 5.4Driveshields
        • 5.4.1Opening the Driveshield: North American Mower Conditioner
        • 5.4.2Closing the Driveshield: North American Mower Conditioner
        • 5.4.3Opening the Driveshield: Export Mower Conditioner
        • 5.4.4Closing the Driveshield: Export Mower Conditioner
      • 5.5Cutterbar Doors
        • 5.5.1Opening the Cutterbar Doors: North American Mower Conditioner
        • 5.5.2Closing the Cutterbar Doors: North American Mower Conditioner
        • 5.5.3Opening the Cutterbar Doors: Export Mower Conditioner
        • 5.5.4Closing the Cutterbar Doors: Export Mower Conditioner
      • 5.6Daily Start-Up Check
      • 5.7Tractor Setup
        • 5.7.1Tractor Requirements
        • 5.7.2Adjusting the Drawbar
        • 5.7.3Attaching a Drawbar Hitch
        • 5.7.4Attaching a 3-Point Hitch Adapter (Cat. II, III, IIIN)
      • 5.8Mower Conditioner/Tractor Hookup
        • 5.8.1Connecting the Mower Conditioner to a Drawbar Hitch
        • 5.8.2Connecting the Mower Conditioner to a 3-Point Hitch (Cat. II, III, IIIN)
        • 5.8.3Connecting the Hydraulics
        • 5.8.4Connecting the Electrical
      • 5.9Disconnecting the Mower Conditioner from a Tractor
        • 5.9.1Disconnecting from a Drawbar Hitch
        • 5.9.2Disconnecting from a 3-Point Hitch
      • 5.10Engaging the Power Take-Off (PTO)
      • 5.11Raising and Lowering the Mower Conditioner
      • 5.12Break-in Period
      • 5.13Leaving the Tractor
      • 5.14Maneuvering/Steering the Mower Conditioner
        • 5.14.1Right-side Operation
        • 5.14.2Left-side Operation
        • 5.14.3Avoiding Obstacles
        • 5.14.4Turning Square Corners
        • 5.14.5Performing a 180-Degree Turn
    • 6Transporting the Mower Conditioner
      • 6.1Transporting with a Tractor
      • 6.2Transporting with a Truck
      • 6.3Transport Lighting
      • 6.4Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport
      • 6.5Loading onto a Flatbed Trailer
      • 6.6Unloading from a Flatbed Trailer
    • 7Operating the Mower Conditioner
      • 7.1Float
        • 7.1.1Adjusting the Float
      • 7.2Roll Gap
        • 7.2.1Checking the Roll Gap
        • 7.2.2Adjusting the Roll Gap
      • 7.3Roll Tension
        • 7.3.1Adjusting the Roll Tension
      • 7.4Roll Timing
        • 7.4.1Checking the Roll Timing
        • 7.4.2Adjusting the Roll Timing
      • 7.5Forming Shields
        • 7.5.1Adjusting the Side Deflectors
        • 7.5.2Adjusting the Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield)
        • 7.5.3Adjusting the Swath Baffle
      • 7.6Mower Conditioner Angle
        • 7.6.1Adjusting Mower Conditioner Angle: Mechanical (if equipped)
        • 7.6.2Adjusting Angle: Hydraulic (if equipped)
      • 7.7Cutting Height
        • 7.7.1Adjusting the Skid Shoe Height
      • 7.8Ground Speed
      • 7.9Tall Crop Feed Plates
        • 7.9.1Installing Tall Crop Feed Plates
          • Installing Tall Crop Feed Plates: Driven Deflector RH End
          • Installing Tall Crop Feed Plates: Driveline Deflector LH End
        • 7.9.2Removing Tall Crop Feed Plates
          • Removing Tall Crop Feed Plates: RH End
          • Removing Tall Crop Feed Plates: LH End
      • 7.10Tall Crop Dividers
        • 7.10.1Removing Tall Crop Divider
      • 7.11The Overshot Auger
        • 7.11.1Adjusting the Overshot Auger
      • 7.12Stripper Bars
        • 7.12.1Adjusting the Stripper Bar
      • 7.13Haying Tips
        • 7.13.1Curing
        • 7.13.2Topsoil Moisture
        • 7.13.3Weather and Topography
        • 7.13.4Windrow Characteristics
        • 7.13.5Driving On Windrow
        • 7.13.6Raking and Tedding
        • 7.13.7Using Chemical Drying Agents
      • 7.14Levelling the Mower Conditioner
      • 7.15Unplugging the Mower Conditioner
    • 8Maintenance and Servicing
      • 8.1Preparation for Servicing
      • 8.2Recommended Safety Procedures
      • 8.3Torque Specifications
        • 8.3.1SAE Bolt Torque Specifications
        • 8.3.2Metric Bolt Specifications
        • 8.3.3Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum
        • 8.3.4Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings
        • 8.3.5O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings
        • 8.3.6O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings
      • 8.4Conversion Chart
      • 8.5Recommended Lubricants
      • 8.6Maintenance Requirements
        • 8.6.1Maintenance Schedule/Record
        • 8.6.2Break-In Inspections
        • 8.6.3Preseason/Annual Service
        • 8.6.4End-of-Season Service
        • 8.6.5Lubrication and Servicing
        • 8.6.6Greasing Procedure
        • 8.6.7Lubrication and Servicing Intervals
        • 8.6.8Lubricating the Cutterbar
          • Draining the Cutterbar Lubricant
          • Filling the Cutterbar Lubricant
        • 8.6.9Rock Guards
          • Inspecting the Rock Guards
      • 8.7Cutterbar Disc Maintenance
        • 8.7.1Inspecting the Cutterbar Discs
        • 8.7.2Replacing a Disc
          • Replacing a Disc: Under Driven Deflector
          • Replacing a Disc: Under Driveline Deflector
        • 8.7.3Cutter Blades
          • Inspecting Cutter Blades
          • Replacing the Cutter Blades
          • Cutterbar Hardware Inspection
        • 8.7.4Accelerators
          • Inspecting Accelerators
          • Replacing Accelerators
        • 8.7.5Rotary Deflectors
          • Inspecting Rotary Deflectors
          • Replacing the Rotary Deflectors
            • Replacing the Driven Deflector
            • Replacing the Driveline Deflector
        • 8.7.6Disc Spindles
          • Replacing a Spindle Key
        • 8.7.7Cutterbar Doors
          • Inspecting Curtains
          • Inspecting Door Latches: Export Mower Conditioner
          • Adjusting Latches
          • Replacing Latches
          • Replacing Latch Brackets
      • 8.8Drive Systems
        • 8.8.1Driveline
          • Removing the Driveline
          • Installing the Driveline
        • 8.8.2Driveline Guard
          • Removing the Driveline Guard
          • Installing the Driveline Guard
        • 8.8.3Drive Pump
          • Removing the Drive Pump
          • Installing the Drive Pump
        • 8.8.4Bevel Gearbox
          • Changing the Bevel Gearbox Lubricant
        • 8.8.5Conditioner Drive Belt
          • Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt
          • Replacing the Conditioner Drive Belt
        • 8.8.6Conditioner Gearbox
          • Changing the Conditioner Gearbox Lubricant
        • 8.8.7Auger Drive Belt
          • Inspecting the Auger Drive Belts
          • Replacing the Auger Drive Belts
        • 8.8.8Sealed Bearing Installation
      • 8.9Hydraulics
        • 8.9.1Hydraulic Motor
          • Removing the Hydraulic Motor
          • Installing the Hydraulic Motor
        • 8.9.2Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
        • 8.9.3Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level
          • Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level: Performance Upgrade Installed
        • 8.9.4Adding Hydraulic Oil
          • Adding Hydraulic Oil: Performance Upgrade Installed
        • 8.9.5Changing the Hydraulic Oil
          • Changing the Hydraulic Oil: Performance Upgrade Installed
        • 8.9.6Changing the Hydraulic Oil Filter
          • Pressure Relief Valve
        • 8.9.7Hydraulic Hoses and Lines
        • 8.9.8Optional Header Drive Performance Kit
      • 8.10Electrical
        • 8.10.1Hazard Lights
          • Hazard Lights: Replacing Bulbs and Lenses
          • Hazard Lights: Replacing the Lamp Assembly
          • Hazard Lights: Replacing the Lamp Bracket
        • 8.10.2Tail/Brake Lights
          • Tail/Brake Lights: Replacing Bulbs and Lenses
          • Tail/Brake Lights: Replacing the Lamp Assembly
      • 8.11Wheels and Tires
        • 8.11.1Checking Wheel Bolts
        • 8.11.2Removing Wheels
          • Removing Wheels: Field Application (bottle jack)
          • Removing Wheels: Field or Road Application (bottle jack)
          • Removing Wheels: Shop Application (floor jack)
        • 8.11.3Installing Wheel
        • 8.11.4Inflating Tire
    • 9Troubleshooting
      • 9.1Mower Performance
      • 9.2Mechanical
    • 10Options and Attachments
      • 10.1Kits
        • 10.1.1Skid Shoe Kit
        • 10.1.2Tall Crop Divider Kit
        • 10.1.3Cutterbar Repair Tool Kit
        • 10.1.4Hydraulic Center-Link Kit
        • 10.1.5Pressure Gauge Kit
        • 10.1.6Truck Transport Hitch
        • 10.1.7Header Drive Performance Improvement Kit
• tables
  • Table 5.1 Drawbar specifications
  • Table 6.1 Lifting vehicle specifications
  • Table 6.2 Chain specifications
  • Table 6.3 Lifting vehicle specifications
  • Table 6.4 Chain specifications
  • Table 8.1 SAE Grade 5 Bolt and Grade 5 Free Spinning
  • Table 8.2 SAE Grade 5 Bolt and Grade 5 Distorted Thread Nut
  • Table 8.3 SAE Grade 8 Bolt and Grade 8 Distorted Thread Nut
  • Table 8.4 SAE Grade 8 Bolt and Grade 8 Free SpinningNut
  • Table 8.5 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Free Spinning Nut
  • Table 8.6 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Distorted Thread Nut
  • Table 8.7 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Free Spinning Nut
  • Table 8.8 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Distorted Thread Nut
  • Table 8.9 Metric Bolt Bolting into Cast Aluminum
  • Table 8.10 Flare-type hydraulic tube fittings
  • Table 8.11 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable)
  • Table 8.12 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings