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A30-S and A30-DPull-Type Mower ConditionersA30-S, A30-D and A40-DSelf-Propelled Auger HeadersOPERATOR’S MANUALRevision CPart #169000 $15

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 8 Revision C 3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Pull-Type (cont’d) #109843 #44944 #115100 - BOTH SIDES #171029#30316

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 98 Revision C 6.19 STORAGE Do the following at the end of each operating season: a. Clean the header/mower conditi

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 99 Revision C 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING The following instructions are provided to assist the Op

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Form 169000 / 169040 100 Revision C 7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS 7.3.1 Recommended Torques • Tighten all bolts to the torqu

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 101 Revision C 7.3.1.3 Flare Type Hydraulic Fittings a. Check flare and flare seat for defects t

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Form 169000 / 169040 102 Revision C 7.3.2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Your machine can operate at top efficiency only i

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 103 Revision C 7.3.3 Conversion Chart QUANTITY INCH-POUND UNITS FACTOR SI UNITS (METRIC) UNIT NAME

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 104 Revision C 7.4 DRIVESHIELDS a. To open the LH and right driveshields on the header, press a s

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 105 Revision C SAMPLE GREASE DECAL 7.6 LUBRICATION CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servic

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 106 Revision C I. A30-S Headers NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sickle pre

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 107 Revision C A30-S Headers (Cont’d) AUGER SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) A30-S

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 9 Revision C 3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Pull-Type (cont’d) #32738 - BOTH ENDS #115148 #28403 - BOTH ENDS #44944 #1

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 108 Revision C II. A30-D Headers REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) A30-D HEADER RH SIDE High Temperature

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 109 Revision C A30-D Headers (Cont’d) CROSS SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or e

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 110 Revision C III. A40-D HEADERS REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE DRIVE BEARING (1 PLC) AUGER S

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 111 Revision C A40-D Headers (Cont’d) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sic

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 112 Revision C IV. HAY CONDITIONER ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (2 PLCS) ROLL PIVOT (1 PLC - BOTH SIDES)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 113 Revision C V. Drivelines CROSS SHAFT (1 PLC)DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS)A30-SCROSS SHAFT (1

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 114 Revision C VI. PULL TYPE CARRIER FRAME WHEEL BEARINGS (1 PLC) - BOTH SIDES TONGUE PIVOT (1 P

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 115 Revision C 7.6.3 Oiling Refer to the following illustration to identify the various locations

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 116 Revision C Oiling (Cont’d) A30-D HEADER LH SIDE CHECK ROLL GEARBOX (1 PLC) WOBBLE BOX (A30-S

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 117 Revision C 7.6.4 Sealed Bearing Installation a. Clean shaft and coat with rust preventative

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 10 Revision C 2.3.3 3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Self-Propelled #142909 BOTH ENDS #170281 #134070 #109843 #36651

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 118 Revision C 7.7 HYDRAULICS 7.7.1 Hydraulics: Self-Propelled Refer to your Self-Propelled Windro

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 119 Revision C 7.7.2.5 Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter NOTE Change hydraulic oil filter after the f

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 120 Revision C 7.8 SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servicing hea

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 121 Revision C 7.8.3 Sickle Installation WARNING Stand to rear of sickle during installation to re

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 122 Revision C 7.8.6 Spare Sickle a. A spare sickle complete with knife head on single knife head

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 123 Revision C TIP: If trouble is encountered cutting tangled, or fine-stemmed material, replace

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 124 Revision C 7.8.7.2.2 Pointed Guard Replacement: Double Knife Refer to previous section for st

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 125 Revision C 7.8.7.2.3 Stub Guard Replacement: Single Knife Stub guards, complete with top guid

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 126 Revision C 7.8.7.2.4 Stub Guard Replacement: Double Knife Refer to previous section for typica

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 127 Revision C 7.8.8 Sickle Hold-Downs Check daily that sickle hold-downs are set to prevent sickl

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 11 Revision C 3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Self-Propelled #28403#32738

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 128 Revision C 7.8.8.2 Sickle Hold-Down Adjustment: Stub Guards Single Knife a. Torque nuts (E)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 129 Revision C 7.8.9 Sickle Drive Belt: A30-S CAUTION Stop engine, and remove key from ignition b

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 130 Revision C 7.8.9.3 Installation: A30-S Sickle Drive Belt a. Route sickle drive belt (A) thro

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 131 Revision C 7.8.10 Sickle Drive Belts: A30-D 7.8.10.1 Tension Adjustment: LH Sickle Drive Tim

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 132 Revision C f. Loosen three nuts (B). g. Loosen jam-nut on adjuster bolt (C) and turn adjuste

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 133 Revision C 7.8.10.3 Installation: LH Sickle Drive Belts, A30-D CAUTION Stop engine, and remov

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 134 Revision C 7.8.10.4 Tension Adjustment: RH Sickle Drive Timing Belt, A30-D IMPORTANT To prolo

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 135 Revision C 7.8.10.6 Installation: RH Sickle Drive Timing Belt, A30-D CAUTION Stop engine, and

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 136 Revision C 7.8.11 Sickle Drive Belts: A40-D 7.8.11.1 Tension Adjustment: LH Sickle Drive Bel

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 137 Revision C Timing Belt a. Remove double V-belts as per previous page. b. Disconnect hoses f

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 12 Revision C 2.3.4 2-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Self-Propelled #184372#194521 DRIVELINES #184385 #174474 #19446

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 138 Revision C Double V-Belts IMPORTANT Belts are a matched set. Replace both drive belts even if

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 139 Revision C 7.8.11.5 Removal: RH Sickle Drive Belt, A40-D CAUTION Stop engine, and remove key

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 140 Revision C 7.8.12 Sickle Drive Timing Adjustment Double knife A30-D and A40-D Auger Headers r

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 141 Revision C g. If timing is “off”, proceed as follows: 1. Loosen right side timing belt suffi

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 142 Revision C 7.8.13 Wobble Box 7.8.13.1 Mounting Bolts CAUTION Stop engine, and remove key from

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 143 Revision C 7.8.13.3 Wobble Box Installation a. Position wobble box as shown, and install fou

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 144 Revision C 7.8.13.4 Pulley Removal a. Remove wobble box. See previous page. b. Loosen nut a

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 145 Revision C 7.9 REEL AND REEL DRIVE: A30-S, A30-D CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 146 Revision C 7.9.2 Reel Drive Belts: A30-S, A30-D 7.9.2.1 Tension Adjustment IMPORTANT To prolo

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 147 Revision C A 7.9.3 Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings: A30-S, A30-D IMPORTANT Keep reel tines i

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 13 Revision C 2-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Self-Propelled (Cont’d) #174632#184371 - BOTH ENDS #184371

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 148 Revision C A g. Attach end tine to tine bar with bolt (F) and keeper (G). Install nut with f

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 149 Revision C 7.10 REEL AND REEL DRIVE: A40-D CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servicing

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 150 Revision C A h. Replace tine as follows: 1. Remove bolt (M) and keeper (N) on tine to be rep

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 151 Revision C 7.10.2.2 Tine and Bearing Replacement: Center Section X a. Remove flangette mount

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 152 Revision C 7.10.2.3 Tine and Bearing Replacement: Opposite Cam - Section Y a. Remove shoulde

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 153 Revision C 7.10.2.4 Tine Replacement: Tine Bar Extension - Section Z a. Remove bolt (F) and

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 154 Revision C 7.11 AUGER AND AUGER DRIVE: A30-S, A30-D CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 155 Revision C 7.11.2 Auger Drive Chain: A30-D 7.11.2.1 Tension CAUTION Stop engine, and remove k

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 156 Revision C 7.11.3 Auger Drive Belt: A30-S 7.11.3.1 Tension IMPORTANT To prolong drive life, d

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 157 Revision C 7.11.4 Auger Drive Belts: A30-D 7.11.4.1 Tension IMPORTANT To prolong drive life,

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 14 Revision C 2.4 GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of yo

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 158 Revision C 7.11.5 Auger Pans The high density polyethylene auger pans are repairable and repla

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 159 Revision C 7.11.7.2 Stripper Bar Replacement WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unex

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 160 Revision C 7.13 CONDITIONER CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servicing header/mower co

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 161 Revision C 7.13.3 Disassemble Forming Shield a. Invert forming shield onto top. b. Remove l

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 162 Revision C c. Lift forming shield onto bolts (N) in windrower legs, and secure with clevis pi

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 163 Revision C 7.13.8 Gearbox Removal: A30-S a. Remove hydraulic drive motor. Refer to Section

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 164 Revision C 7.13.9 Gearbox Installation: A30-S a. Position gearbox (A) as shown, picking up t

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 165 Revision C g. Slide upper roll driveline onto gearbox as shown. Install and tighten two bolt

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 166 Revision C 7.13.10 Gearbox Removal: A30-D a. Open shield covering conditioner drive. b. Rem

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 167 Revision C h. Remove the auger drive pulley (K) as follows: 1. Remove the three bolts (L) fr

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 15 Revision C GENERAL SAFETY (Cont’d): • Use only service and repair parts made or approved by the equipment manufac

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 168 Revision C 7.13.11 Gearbox Installation: A30-D a. Position gearbox (A) as shown, picking up

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 169 Revision C h. Position auger drive belts (M) as shown. i. Turn adjuster bolt (N) so that bel

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 170 Revision C 7.13.12 Gearbox Removal: A40-D a. Open shield covering conditioner drive. b. Rem

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 171 Revision C j. j. Remove the three flanged lock nuts (M) that secure gearbox (N) to header en

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 172 Revision C l. Adjust roll timing. Refer to Section 6.17.11.2 Roll Timing and Alignment. m.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 173 Revision C 7.14 WHEELS, TIRES, AND HITCH: PULL-TYPE CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 174 Revision C 7.14.4 Tire Inflation Check tire pressure daily. Maintain 30 psi (207 kPa). WARNI

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 175 Revision C 7.15 SKID SHOE WEAR PLATE REPLACEMENT The skid shoes are equipped with replaceable

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 176 Revision C 7.16 GAUGE ROLLERS The gauge rollers can be removed for replacement or repair. Pro

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 177 Revision C 7.18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following maintenance schedules list periodic mainten

DEFINITIONS Form 169000 / 169040 16 Revision C 3 DEFINITIONS The following terms may be used in this manual: TERM DEFINITION API American Petroleum

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 178 Revision C 7.18.1.3 Maintenance Record - SP Self-Propelled Windrower Header ACTION: 9 - Chec

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 179 Revision C 7.18.2 Pull-Type Mower Conditioner 7.18.2.1 Break-In Inspection - PT HOURS ITEM

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Form 169000 / 169040 180 Revision C 7.18.2.3 Maintenance Record - PT ACTION: 9 - Check 6 - Lubricate S - Change MAI

TROUBLESHOOTING Form 169000 / 169040 181 Revision C 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 WINDROWER PERFORMANCE SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTIONCarryover of Cro

TROUBLESHOOTING Form 169000 / 169040 182 Revision C SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTIONPulling Material By The Roots Or Tall Material Leaning Into M

TROUBLESHOOTING Form 169000 / 169040 183 Revision C SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTIONSickle Plugging (cont’d). Wet undergrowth. Cut when undergro

TROUBLESHOOTING Form 169000 / 169040 184 Revision C SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTIONGrass Seed Windrow Too Wide or Too Narrow. Pan extensions not

TROUBLESHOOTING Form 169000 / 169040 185 Revision C SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION SECTIONKnocking In Sickle Drive. Worn needle bearing in sickle head

OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS Form 169000 / 169040 186 Revision C 9 OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 9.1 HYDRAULIC HEADER ANGLE KITS: PULL-TYPE This kit allows

UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Form 169000 / 169040 187 Revision C 10 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Header-specific instructional manual for unloading, assembly a

COMPONENTS Form 169000 / 169040 17 Revision C 4 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 4.1 PULL-TYPE ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT) HEADER STEERING CYLINDER C

INDEX Form 169000 / 169040 188 Revision C 3 Point Hitch ... 28, 30 Abbreviations...

Form 169000 / 169040 189 Revision C M200 ... 43 Hydraulic Fittings ...

INDEX Form 169000 / 169040 190 Revision C Tall Crop Dividers ... 186 adjustment ...

MACDON A40-D SELF-PROPELLED AUGER HEADER MACDON A30-D PULL-TYPE MOWER CONDITIONER

COMPONENTS Form 169000 / 169040 18 Revision C PULL-TYPE (Cont’d) HEADER DRIVEFLOAT SPRING HAZARD LIGHT TAIL-LIGHT DRIVESHIELD FORMING SHIELDADJUS

COMPONENTS Form 169000 / 169040 19 Revision C PULL-TYPE (Cont’d) STEERING CYLINDER LOCKOUT VALVE CONTROL HOSES PUMP - 1000 RPM PTO DRIVELINE SAFET

COMPONENTS Form 169000 / 169040 20 Revision C 4.2 SELF-PROPELLED SKID SHOE/GAUGE ROLLER CONDITIONER HAZARD LIGHT REEL BAT REEL CAM DRIVESHIELD W

SPECIFICATIONS Form 169000 / 169040 21 Revision C 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 PULL-TYPE HEADERS HEADER SIZE 14 FT 16 FT 18 FT HEADER MODEL A30-S A3

SPECIFICATIONS Form 169000 / 169040 22 Revision C PULL-TYPE HEADERS (Cont’d) NOTES: 1. Specifications and design are subject to change without

SPECIFICATIONS Form 169000 / 169040 23 Revision C 5.2 SELF-PROPELLED HEADERS HEADER SIZE 14 FT 16 FT 18 FT HEADER MODEL A30-S A30-D A40-D A3

SPECIFICATIONS Form 169000 / 169040 24 Revision C SELF-PROPELLED HEADERS (Cont’d) HEADER SIZE 14 FT 16 FT 18 FT HEADER MODEL A30-S A30-D A40

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 25 Revision C 6 OPERATION 6.1 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES CAUTION • It is your responsibility to read and un

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 26 Revision C 6.3 TRACTOR SETUP: PULL-TYPE 6.3.1 Tractor Requirements HEADER WIDTH MINIMUM POWER HP (KW) MINIMUM

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 27 Revision C 6.3.3 Drawbar Hitch Set-Up a. Secure the tractor drawbar so the hitch-pin hole is directly below

Form 169000 / 169040 1 Revision C 1 INTRODUCTION This instructional manual describes the operating and maintenance procedures for the Model A30-

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 28 Revision C 6.3.4 3 Point Hitch (Cat. II, III, or IIIN) Set-Up a. Attach the 3 point hitch yoke (A) to the AP

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 29 Revision C 6.4 MOWER CONDITIONER / TRACTOR HOOKUP: PULL-TYPE CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake,

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 30 Revision C 6.4.2 3 Point Hitch (Cat. II, III, or IIIN) Hook-Up CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake,

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 31 Revision C i. Attach down-stop chains (K) to pin (L) on tractor. CAUTION The downstop chains limit the downwa

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 32 Revision C 6.4.3 Hydraulic Connections WARNING Do not use remote hydraulic system pressures over 3000 psi (2068

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 33 Revision C 6.5 MOWER CONDITIONER / TRACTOR UNHOOK: PULL-TYPE CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of tracto

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 34 Revision C j. Remove chain lock (F), and unhook safety chain from tractor. Wrap chain around APT for storage.

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 35 Revision C 6.5.2 3-Point Hitch Unhook a. Park machine on flat level surface. b. Lower header onto blocks or

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 36 Revision C 6.6 HEADER ATTACHMENT: SELF-PROPELLED Refer to your Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual for p

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 37 Revision C f. Route hoses (E) from windrower through support (F) and access hole (G) in header frame. g. Rem

TABLE OF CONTENTS Form 169000 / 169040 2 Revision C Section/Title Page 1 INTRODUCTION ...

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 38 Revision C 6.6.2 A40-D CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or in

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 39 Revision C j. Push hose connectors onto mating receptacles (as shown) until collars on receptacles snap into

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 40 Revision C o. Open header LH driveshield. p. Check hose routing at the reel motor. The hose routing depends

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 41 Revision C 6.6.2.2 M150 CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 42 Revision C j. Push hose connectors onto mating receptacles (as shown) until collars on receptacles snap into “

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 43 Revision C 6.6.2.3 M200 CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 44 Revision C j. Push hose connectors onto mating receptacles (as shown) until collars on receptacles snap into “

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 45 Revision C 6.6.2.4 M205 CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place all controls in NEUTRAL or

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 46 Revision C e. Route bundle (E) from windrower through support (F) and access hole (G) in header frame alongside

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 47 Revision C 6.6.3 Configure Reverser Valve Jumper Hose An optional reverser valve block to reverse the header

TABLE OF CONTENTS Form 169000 / 169040 3 Revision C 6.13 ENGAGING THE PTO: PULL-TYPE ...

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 48 Revision C c. To route hose (B) from A30-S, A30-D position to A40-D position: 1. Disconnect jumper hose (B) a

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 49 Revision C 6.7 HEADER DETACHMENT: SELF-PROPELLED CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, shut off

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 50 Revision C 6.7.2 A40-D Detachment CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place all controls in NE

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 51 Revision C h. Move hose bundle (H) from header, and locate on windrower LH side with hose ends in support (J)

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 52 Revision C 6.8 TRANSPORTING MOWER CONDITIONER 6.8.1 Self-Propelled Refer to your Self-Propelled Windrower Opera

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 53 Revision C NOTE The hydraulic hoses do not need to be attached to the tractor for towing. Ensure they are sec

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 54 Revision C 6.8.2.3 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport a. Charge the steering circuit as follows: 1. Co

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 55 Revision C 6.8.3 Pull-Type: Flatbed To transport the mower conditioner on a flatbed trailer, proceed as follow

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 56 Revision C g. Remove pin at rod end of APT steering cylinder, and move cylinder away from frame. Re-insert pi

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 57 Revision C IMPORTANT The APT must not widen the shipping package. j. Secure APT to frame hook to prevent mo

TABLE OF CONTENTS Form 169000 / 169040 4 Revision C 7.6.2 Lubrication Points ...

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 58 Revision C p. Lower mower conditioner onto flatbed, so that its weight rests on the frame and sloped edge of h

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 59 Revision C h. Remove tie securing APT to frame. i. Swing APT to “working” position. j. Attach steering cyl

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 60 Revision C 6.9 BREAK-IN PERIOD a. After attaching header/mower conditioner to windrower/tractor for the first t

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 61 Revision C 6.12 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE CAUTION Before leaving the tractor/windrower seat for any reason: • Park o

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 62 Revision C 6.15 STEERING: PULL-TYPE Steering the mower conditioner is controlled by the tractor remote hydrauli

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 63 Revision C 6.15.2 LH Side Operation: Pull-Type Move steering lever backward to achieve desired position of mo

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 64 Revision C 6.15.5 180 Degree Turn NOTE When cutting back and forth on one side of the field, approximately 50

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 65 Revision C 6.16 UNPLUGGING THE HEADER / MOWER CONDITIONER 6.16.1 Unplugging Conditioner: Pull Type WARNING Sto

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 66 Revision C 6.17 HEADER OPERATION Satisfactory function of the windrower in all situations requires making proper

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 67 Revision C 6.17.2 Auger Speed The auger speed must be high enough to carry the crop into the conditioner, and ye

TABLE OF CONTENTS Form 169000 / 169040 5 Revision C 7.14.3 Wheel Installation ...

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 68 Revision C 6.17.3 Reel Speed For best feeding of the crop into the header/mower conditioner, the reel speed must

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 69 Revision C 6.17.4 Auger Position CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servicing header/mower conditioner or

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 70 Revision C i. Open RH endshield. j. Loosen reel drive belts as follows: 1. Loosen jam-nut on adjuster bolt (H)

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 71 Revision C 6.17.4.2 Auger Vertical Adjustment: A30-S CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 72 Revision C n. Check reel drive chain tension. Total chain slack at (N) should be ¼ in. (6 mm).

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 73 Revision C 6.17.4.3 Auger Fore-Aft Adjustment: A30-D CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 74 Revision C l. Check reel drive chain tension. Total chain slack at (K) should be 1/4 in. (6 mm).

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 75 Revision C 6.17.4.4 Auger Vertical Adjustment: A30-D CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 76 Revision C l. Check reel drive chain tension. Total chain slack at (K) should be 1/4 in. (6 mm).

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 77 Revision C 6.17.4.5 Auger Fore-Aft Adjustment: A40-D CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 6 Revision C 2 SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 78 Revision C 6.17.5 Reel Position Reel position has been found to be a critical factor in achieving good results i

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 79 Revision C 6.17.5.2 Reel Vertical Position: A30-S, A30-D CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, p

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 80 Revision C j. Tighten the reel drive chain (C) as follows: 1. Turn adjuster bolt (E) to tighten chain until to

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 81 Revision C 6.17.5.4 Reel Vertical Position: A40-D a. Open LH endshield. b. Loosen the four nuts (E). c. Loos

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 82 Revision C 6.17.6 Tine Aggressiveness Adjustment CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of windrower, place all

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 83 Revision C 6.17.7 Cutting Height Cutting height is controlled with a combination of skid shoes or gauge rollers,

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 84 Revision C 6.17.8 Header Angle Header (or guard) angle can be varied from 8° to 16° below horizontal. Choose a

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 85 Revision C 6.17.9 Header Flotation Header flotation springs are normally set so 70 lbf (311 N) is required t

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 86 Revision C 6.17.10 Feed Pan / Rock-Drop Tine Position The rear of the feed pan is adjustable “up” and “down” to

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 87 Revision C 6.17.11 Hay Conditioner Steel rolls "condition" the crop by crimping and crushing the stem

SAFETY Form 169000 / 169040 7 Revision C 2.3.2 3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Pull-Type #140311 - BOTH SIDES#36651 - DRIVELINES -#142909 - BOTH E

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 88 Revision C 6.17.11.2 Roll Timing and Alignment For proper conditioning, the rolls must be properly timed and a

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 89 Revision C 6.17.11.2.2 Roll Alignment The rolls can be aligned in the fore and aft direction by shimming the piv

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 90 Revision C 6.17.12 Roll Tension The roll tension (the force holding the rolls together) is factory set, and is a

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 91 Revision C 6.17.13 Forming Shields WARNING Keep hands and feet away from discharge opening. Keep everyone severa

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 92 Revision C 6.17.13.2 Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield) The rear deflector (D) slows the crop exiting the condition

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 93 Revision C 6.17.14 Tall Crop Dividers The tall crop dividers attach to the ends of the header for clean crop di

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 94 Revision C 6.17.15 Ground Speed CAUTION Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, or when travelling over roug

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 95 Revision C 6.17.16 Grass Seed Windrowing The grass seed auger header has several features to adapt it to this s

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 96 Revision C 6.17.16.5 Windrow Forming Rods Forming rods are provided to assist in forming the narrow windrows pre

OPERATION Form 169000 / 169040 97 Revision C 6.18 HAYING TIPS 6.18.1 Curing a. A quick cure will maintain top quality because: • 5% of the prote