User Manual
Table Of Contents
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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 165 Revision F
7.18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance schedules list
periodic maintenance procedures, and are
organized by service intervals. Regular
maintenance is the best insurance against early
wear and untimely breakdowns. Following this
schedule will increase machine life. For detailed
instructions, refer to the specific headings in
Section 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING.
Recommended service intervals are in hours of
operation. Where a service interval is given in
more than one time frame, e.g., 100 hours or
Annually, service the machine at whichever
interval is reached first.
IMPORTANT
Recommended intervals are for average
conditions. Service the machine more
often if operated under adverse conditions
(severe dust, extra heavy loads, etc.).
CAUTION
Carefully follow safety messages given
under Section 7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES.
7.18.1 Self-Propelled Mower Conditioner
NOTE
The following service schedule is only applicable to the Auger Header.
Refer to your windrower operator’s manual for windrower maintenance.
7.18.1.1 Break-In Inspection: Self-Propelled
HOURS ITEM CHECK REFERENCE
5
Hardware Torque Section 7.3.1
5, 25,
and 50
Knife Drive Belt Tension Sections 7.8.10, and 7.8.11
10
Knife Drive Box Mounting Bolts Torque 200 ft·lbf (270 N·m) Section 7.8.12
7.18.1.2 Interval Maintenance: Self-Propelled
INTERVAL SERVICE
FIRST USE
Refer To Section 7.18.1.1 Break-In Inspection: Self-Propelled
100 HOURS OR
ANNUALLY *
1. Check Conditioner Drive Gearbox
Lubricant Level.
2. Check Knife Drive Box Lubricant Level.
3. Check Knife Drive Box Mounting
Bolt Torques.
END OF SEASON
Refer To Section 6.19 STORAGE.
10 HOURS OR
DAILY
1. Check Hydraulic Hoses And Lines For Leaks.
2. Oil Knife (Except In Sandy Conditions).
3. Check Knife Sections, Guards, and
Hold-Downs.
4. Oil Reel Drive Chain (except A40-D).
5. Oil Auger Drive Chain (except A40-D).
6. Check Knife Drive Box Bolt Torque (First
10 Hours Only; Every 100 Hours After).
25 HOURS
1. Grease Knife Head.
50 HOURS
1. Grease Reel Shaft Bearings.
2. Grease Auger Shaft Bearings.
3. Grease Auger Jack-Shaft Bearings
(except A40-D).
4. Grease Conditioner Universal Shafts.
5. Grease Conditioner Shaft Bearings.
6. Grease Roll Pivots Bearing.
7. Grease Tine Tube Bearings (A40-D).
8. Grease Gauge Roller Bearings.
9. Change Knife Drive Box Lubricant (First 50
Hours Only; Every 1000 Hours After).
10. Change Conditioner Drive Gearbox
Lubricant (First 50 Hours Only; Every 1000
Hours After).
1000 HOURS OR
3 YEARS
1. Change Knife Drive Box Lubricant.
2. Change Conditioner Drive Gearbox
Lubricant.