User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 169000_RevF - Final - A Series OM Cover MACDON for WEB.pdf
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- Model and Serial Number
- 1Safety
- 2Definitions
- 3Component Identification
- 4Specifications
- 5Operation
- 5.1Owner/Operator Responsibilities
- 5.2Operational Safety
- 5.3Tractor Setup: Pull-Type
- 5.4Mower Conditioner / Tractor Hook-Up: Pull-Type
- 5.5Mower Conditioner / Tractor Unhook: Pull-Type
- 5.6Header Attachment: Self-Propelled
- 5.7Configure Reverser Valve Jumper Hose
- 5.8Header Detachment: Self Propelled
- 5.9Transporting Header/Mower Conditioner
- 5.10Break-In Period
- 5.11Preseason Check
- 5.12Daily Start-Up Check
- 5.13Shutdown Procedure
- 5.14Engaging the Power Take-Off (PTO): Pull-Type
- 5.15Lift Cylinder Lockouts
- 5.16Steering the Pull-Type Mower Conditioner
- 5.17Unplugging the Header/Mower Conditioner
- 5.17.1Unplugging Conditioner and Knife: Pull-Type
- 5.17.2Unplugging Conditioner: Self-Propelled
- 5.17.3Unplugging Conditioner and Knife: Self-Propelled
- 5.18Header Operation
- 5.18.1Lean Bar Position
- 5.18.2Auger Speed
- 5.18.3Reel Speed
- 5.18.4Auger Position
- 5.18.5Reel Position
- 5.18.6Adjusting Tine Aggressiveness
- 5.18.7Cutting Height
- 5.18.8Header Angle
- 5.18.9Flotation
- 5.18.10Adjusting Feed Pan and Rock Drop Tine Position
- 5.18.11Hay Conditioner
- 5.18.12Adjusting Roll Tension
- 5.18.13Forming Shields
- 5.18.14Tall Crop Dividers
- 5.18.15Ground Speed
- 5.18.16Grass Seed Windrowing
- 5.18.17Haying Tips
- 5.18.18Storage
- 6Maintenance and Servicing
- 6.1Preparation for Servicing
- 6.2Recommended Safety Procedures
- 6.3Maintenance Specifications
- 6.4Driveshields
- 6.5Lift Cylinder Lock-Outs
- 6.6Lubrication
- 6.7Hydraulics
- 6.8Knife and Knife Drive
- 6.8.1Replacing Knife Section
- 6.8.2Sickle Removal
- 6.8.3Installing Knife
- 6.8.4Sickle Head Bearing Removal
- 6.8.5Sickle Head Bearing Installation
- 6.8.6Spare Sickle
- 6.8.7Sickle Guards
- 6.8.8Sickle Hold-Downs
- 6.8.9Sickle Drive Belt: A30-S
- 6.8.10Sickle Drive Belts: A30-D
- 6.8.11Sickle Drive Belts: A40-D
- Adjusting Tension on Knife Drive Timing Belt – A40-D Left Side
- Adjusting Tension on Knife Drive Timing Belt – A40-D Left Side
- Removal: A40-D LH Sickle Drive Timing Belt
- Removal: A40-D LH Sickle Drive Timing Belt
- Installing Knife Drive Timing Belts – A40-D Left Side
- Installing Knife Drive Double V-Belts – A40-D Left Side
- Adjusting Tension on Knife Drive Belt – A40-D Right Side
- Removing Knife Drive Belt – A40-D Right Side
- Installing Knife Drive Belt – A40-D Right Side
- 6.8.12Sickle Drive Belt Timing Adjustment
- 6.8.13Knife Drive Box
- 6.9Reel Drive Belts: A30-S, A30-D
- 6.10Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings – A30-D
- 6.11Reel and Reel Drive: A30-S, A30-D
- 6.12Reel and Reel Drive: A40-D
- 6.13Auger and Auger Drive – A30-D
- 6.14Auger and Auger Drive – A40-D
- 6.15Conditioner
- 6.15.1Changing Gearbox Oil
- 6.15.2Removing Forming Shield
- 6.15.3Disassembling Forming Shield
- 6.15.4Assembling Forming Shield
- 5.Attach adjuster rods (B) to side deflectors (C) with lynch pin (A).
- 6.15.5Installing Forming Shield
- 6.15.6Hydraulic Drive Motor Removal: All Models
- 6.15.7Hydraulic Drive Motor Installation: All Models
- 6.15.8Gearbox Removal: A30-S
- 6.15.9Gearbox Installation: A30-S
- 6.15.10Gearbox Removal: A30-D
- 6.15.11Gearbox Installation: A30-D
- 6.15.12Gearbox Removal: A40-D
- 6.15.13Gearbox Installation: A40-D
- 6.16Wheels and Tires – A30-D
- 6.17Replacing Skid Shoe Wear Plate
- 6.18Gauge Rollers
- 6.19Maintaining Electrical System
- 6.20Maintenance Schedule
- 7Troubleshooting
- 8Options and Attachments
- 9Unloading and Assembly
- Model and Serial Number
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SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
169000 149 Revision F
7.11.3 Auger Pans
The high density polyethylene auger pans are
repairable and replaceable. Refer to the
technical manual, MD Part #169048 for details
on replacing the pans.
IMPORTANT
To prolong the life of the auger pan, be
sure to check that reel tines do NOT
contact the pans when adjusting the reel
position or tine pitch.
Stones and other debris can deform the
polyethylene pans. If this occurs, the pans can
be straightened as follows:
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
header/mower conditioner or opening drive
covers, follow procedures in Section 7.1
PREPARATION FOR SERVICING, and
Section 7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES.
a. Heat the deformed area with a heat gun until the
poly is almost sticky.
b. Push out the dent, and then apply a cold wet
rag. Keep wetting the rag in cold water, and
applying it on the area until cool. This ensures
the poly retains its shape.
NOTE
If the dent is too severe, and has
stretched the poly, it may be necessary
to locally remove the poly. Use a plastic
welder to rejoin the material.
Replacement pans are also available
from your Dealer.
7.11.4 Rubber Fingers
Rubber fingers should be replaced if missing
or damaged.
a. Remove nut and bolt (A), and remove finger (B).
b. Position new finger in holder, and install bolt and
nut. Rubber finger should be free to move after
bolt is tightened.
7.11.5 Stripper Bars
To maintain proper clearance between auger
and stripper bars, bars may need replacing due
to wear or damage. Shims may also need to be
installed to compensate for local irregularities in
the structure.
If after adjusting stripper bars, auger position
needs to be adjusted, refer to Section 6.17.4
Auger Position.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected start-up or fall of raised
machine, stop engine, remove key, and
engage lift cylinder stops before going
under machine.
7.11.5.1 Removing Stripper Bar
Heavy crops may cause plugging across the
auger due to restricted flow at the stripper bars.
Remove the lower stripper bar, and if necessary,
remove the center stripper bar as follows:
a. Remove bolts attaching stripper bar to pan.
b. Remove stripper bar.
c. Replace bolts in pan.
NOTE
Special countersunk bolts are available
from your Dealer.
1/32–5/32 in
(1–4 mm)
CLEARANCE
1/32–5/32 in
(1–4 mm)
CLEARANCE
1/32–5/32 in
(1–4 mm)
CLEARANCE
AUGER
B
A
AUGER NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY