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MacDon R85 Unloading And Assembly Instructions
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169561 revision c r85 rotary disc 13 foot pull-type mower conditioner unloading and assembly instructions published: october, 2012.
Page 2: Introduction
169561 revision c introduction this instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the model r85 13 foot pull-type rotary disc mower conditioner. Use the table of contents to guide you to specific areas. Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to unl...
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Table of contents section/title page 169561 1 revision c introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 general safety ...............................................................
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Table of contents section/title page 169561 2 revision c c. Header drive performance kit ............................................................................................................ 36 d. Hydraulic drive pressure gauge ....................................................................
Page 5: General Safety
Safety 169561 3 revision c general safety caution the following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. protect yourself. when assembling, operating and servicing machinery, wear all the protective clothing and personal safe...
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Safety 169561 4 revision c 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. keep the area used for servicing machinery clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when work...
Page 7: Recommended Torques
General 169561 5 revision c recommended torques a. General tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted throughout this manual. check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. replace hardware with the same strength bolt. torque figure...
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General 169561 6 revision c d. Flare type hydraulic fittings a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage. B. Align tube with fitting before tightening. C. Lubricate connection and hand-tighten swivel nut until snug. D. To prevent twisting the tube(s), use two wrenches. Place o...
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General 169561 7 revision c f. O-ring face seal (orfs) hydraulic fittings * torque values and angles shown are based on lubricated connection, as in re-assembly. ** always default to the torque value for evaluation of adequate torque *** o-ring face seal type end not defined for this tube size. A. C...
Page 10: Conversion Chart
General 169561 8 revision c conversion chart quantity inch-pound units factor si units (metric) unit name abbr. Unit name abbr. Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares ha flow gallons per minute (us) gallons per minute (imp) gpm (us) gpm x 3.7854 = x 4.5460 = liters per minute l/min force pounds force ...
Page 11: Definitions
General 169561 9 revision c definitions the following terms may be used in this manual: term definition api american petroleum institute apt articulated power turn astm american society of testing and materials center-link a hydraulic cylinder or turnbuckle type link between the header and the carri...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 10 revision c step 1. Unload articulated power turn (apt) hitch caution to avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. Caution equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified bel...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 11 revision c step 2. Unload header caution to avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. Caution equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below. Using inadequate equipme...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 12 revision c step 3. Lower mower conditioner a. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks. Caution ensure spreader bar or chain is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast as the header is lowered to the ground. Chain overhead...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 13 revision c step 4. Remove shipping channels and blocking a. Cut the banding on the shipping beam at the rear of carrier frame, and remove components from inside the shipping beam. Note hardware bag is for step 21. Install forming shield. B. Place lh spring assembly (...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 14 revision c step 5. Remove forming shield a. Position lift forks with extensions under forming shield at front of header. B. Cut shipping wire securing forming shield side deflectors to cutterbar. C. Remove three bolts at front edge of forming shield. D. Cut shipping ...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 15 revision c j. Ensure that curtains hang properly and completely enclose cutterbar area. Minor creases in curtains will eventually straighten out. K. Fasten latches..
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Unloading and assembly 169561 16 revision c step 6. Unpack apt hitch a. Attach chain from lifting vehicle or hoist to apt hitch hooks, and raise it approximately 24 inches (610 mm) off ground. B. Cut banding securing hydraulic motor and hoses to underside of hitch. Caution hold motor to keep it from...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 17 revision c g. Remove bolt and washer securing pin to hitch. Caution hold pin from falling to the ground when bolt is removed. H. Remove pin, and re-insert pin in hitch from top. I. Remove shipping wire or banding securing shipping blocks at front of hitch, and remove...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 18 revision c step 7. Attach apt hitch caution keep hands clear when lowering apt hitch. A. Remove the six bolts and nuts from frame, and retain for re-installation. B. Using a forklift (or equivalent), manoeuvre hitch into position, and install pivot pin (a) into mower...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 19 revision c step 8. Connect lift hose important hoses should be routed so there are no twists or sharp bends, and no locations where contact with the frame is likely. Ensure that there is sufficient length of hose and wiring in span to accommodate full swing of apt hi...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 20 revision c step 10. Install hydraulic motor a. Remove shipping wire that holds motor to steering cylinder. B. Remove four bolts (a) securing plate (b) to gearbox, and remove plate. Retain bolts. C. Position motor (c) on gearbox as shown, and re-install the four bolts...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 21 revision c step 11. Install wheels a. Attach a lifting chain to the hook at one end of the carrier frame, and to a forklift (or equivalent). B. Lift frame so that the cutterbar is slightly off the ground. C. Remove bolt (a) securing shipping wedge (b) at the lower li...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 22 revision c step 12. Install center-link a. Lift front corner of header using a lift jack (a) until the shipping brace (b) is loose. B. Remove clevis pins (c) securing brace to header and carrier frame, and remove brace (b). Retain pins for re-installation. C. Lower h...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 23 revision c step 14. Tractor setup minimum power minimum drawbar capacity minimum hydraulics 100 hp (75 kw) as per asae 2,000 psi (13,789 kpa) note tractor must be equipped with a seven terminal outlet to supply power. To the mower conditioner's hazard lights. A. Draw...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 24 revision c f. Secure swivel pin with pin (f) and lynch pin. G. Assemble pto driveline male half (g) onto driveline (h) on apt hitch. Push male half so that driveline is at its fully compressed length. H. Locate driveline in hook (j). I. Proceed to step 15. Mower cond...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 25 revision c c. 3-point hitch setup a. Attach the 3 point hitch adapter (a) to the apt hitch with pin (b). The installation is similar to that described in the previous section. B. Secure pin (b) with clevis pin (c), washers, and cotter pin. C. The arms on the adapter ...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 26 revision c step 15. Mower conditioner/ tractor hookup a. Drawbar hookup caution shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove key before working around hitch. A. Remove pin (a). B. Position tractor to align drawbar extension (b) with arm (c) on mower conditioner...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 27 revision c b. 3-point hitch hookup caution shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove key before working around hitch. A. Position tractor, and align tractor hitch arms (a) with hitch adapter (b). Shut off tractor, and remove key. B. Remove pins (c) from hitc...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 28 revision c step 16. Attach hydraulics and electrical warning do not use remote hydraulic system pressures over 3,000 psi (20,684 kpa). Check your tractor manual for remote system pressure. A. Install quick disconnect couplers onto hydraulic hoses at front of apt hitc...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 29 revision c step 17. Attach electrical connector a. Check that pin #4 (a) in the tractor receptacle is not constantly energized - see your tractor operator’s manual, and remove the appropriate fuse if required. Important older model tractors will have pin #4 (a) energ...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 30 revision c step 18. Install steering cylinder a. Cut the banding that secures the cylinder to the apt hitch, and swing the cylinder out from under the hitch. B. Cut banding around cylinder, and remove shipping material from cylinder. C. Remove the pin (a) from barrel...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 31 revision c step 19. Fill lift cylinders a. Open lift cylinder lock-out valve on both lift cylinders. Danger never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. B. Start tractor. C. Cycle the header lift cylinders five or six times...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 32 revision c step 20. Install float springs a. Remove packing material from float spring. B. Loosen jam nut (a), and remove drawbolt (b) from spring. Important the float spring for the left side has an internal spring, and is heavier than the right side spring. Ensure ...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 33 revision c step 21. Install forming shield a. Attach forming shield a. Place forming shield on lift forks, and position forming shield up to header. B. Slide forming shield onto header. C. Locate shield to align holes in forward row. Install five 3/8 in. X 0.75 long ...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 34 revision c f. Lift aft end of forming shield so that side deflectors clear float springs, and tighten all bolts. C. Adjust rear deflector a. Loosen handles (h) until rear deflector (j) can be moved up or down. B. Position deflector at mid-position, and tighten handle...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 35 revision c e. Adjust swath baffle a. Remove lynch pin from pin (g), and remove pin. B. Move lever (h) to mid-point on bracket (k) to position swath baffle (j) for normal operation. C. Re-install pin (g) through lever and bracket (k), and secure with lynch pin. H g k ...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 36 revision c step 22. Install options install the following optional kits which may have been supplied with your header. Use the instructions supplied with the kit or as specified below: a. Tall crop divider kit a. Lower header to the ground, shut off engine, and remov...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 37 revision c d. Hydraulic drive pressure gauge a. Lower header to the ground, shut off engine, and remove key from ignition. B. Install pressure gauge in accordance with instructions supplied with the kit..
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Unloading and assembly 169561 38 revision c step 23. Lubricate mower conditioner 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 for any reason. The mower conditioner has bee...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 39 revision c lubrication conditioner driveline universals (4 plcs) driveline shaft (2 plcs) 10% moly grease is recommended for driveline shaft slip joint only roll shaft bearings (2 plcs) high temperature extreme pressure (ep2) performance with 1% max molybdenum disulp...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 40 revision c lubrication (cont’d) roll shaft bearings (2 plcs) high temperature extreme pressure (ep2) performance with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (nlgi grade 2) lithium base cutterbar driveline universals (2 plcs) driveline shaft (1 plc) 10% moly grease is recommend...
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Unloading and assembly 169561 41 revision c lubrication - carrier frame wheel bearing (1 plc) - both sides lift link (1 plc) - both sides high temperature extreme pressure (ep2) performance with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (nlgi grade 2) lithium base left lift cylinder pivot (1 plc).
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Unloading and assembly 169561 42 revision c lubrication - apt hitch apt hitch pivot and steering cylinder (2 plcs) high temperature extreme pressure (ep2) performance with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (nlgi grade 2) lithium base apt swivel (1 plc) driveline - both ends 10% moly grease is recommended...
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Pre-delivery checks 169561 43 revision c step 24. Perform pre- delivery checks warning stop tractor engine, and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. Important to avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen into cutterbar. ...
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Pre-delivery checks 169561 44 revision c c. Header float a. Check float by grasping the front corner of header and lifting. The force to lift should be 95–105 lbf (426–471 n), and should be approximately the same at both ends. B. Perform the following steps to adjust the float (if necessary): 1. Cen...
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Pre-delivery checks 169561 45 revision c e. Conditioner rolls i. Roll gap danger 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. The amount of thread protruding through jam nut indicates roll gap. Factory ...
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Pre-delivery checks 169561 46 revision c x crop ii. Roll timing danger 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. A. Lower header fully, stop engine, and remove key. B. At right end of conditioner, lo...
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Pre-delivery checks 169561 47 revision c f. Lights a. The amber hazard lights are mounted on the carrier frame, and are activated by switches in the tractor cab. B. The red running and brake lights are mounted on the carrier frame. They are activated by a switch in the tractor cab, and by applying t...
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Pre-delivery checks 169561 48 revision c h. Run-up the mower conditioner caution never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. clear the area of other persons, pets etc. Keep children away from machinery. Walk around the machine to be sure no one is und...
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Pre-delivery checks 169561 49 revision c i. Truck transport hitch caution do not tow with a vehicle weighing less than 7,500 lb. (3,400 kg). Ensure that the capacity of the towing vehicle is sufficient to maintain control. Refer to mower conditioner operator’s manual before towing machine. Note only...
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Notes 169561 50 revision c.
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169561 revision c macdon industries ltd. 680 moray street winnipeg, manitoba canada r3j 3s3 t. (204) 885-5590 f. (204) 832-7749 macdon inc. 10708 n. Pomona avenue kansas city, missouri united states 64153-1924 t. (816) 891-7313 f. (816) 891-7323 macdon australia pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 079 393 721 p.O. Box...
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R85 13 foot rotary disc pull-type mower conditioner pre-delivery checklist 169561 revision c perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your customer. See the unloading and assembly instructions for details. The completed checklist should be retained either by the operator or the deal...