MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 5)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Revision C
6.2 SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................... 51
6.2.1 Engine Functions ......................................................................................................................... 51
6.2.2 Windrower Operating Symbols .................................................................................................... 51
6.2.3 Header Functions ........................................................................................................................ 52
6.3 WINDROWER OPERATION .................................................................................................. 53
6.3.1 Operational Safety ....................................................................................................................... 53
6.3.2 Break-In Period ............................................................................................................................ 53
6.3.3 Pre-Season Check ...................................................................................................................... 54
6.3.4 Daily Check ................................................................................................................................. 54
6.3.5 Engine Operation ......................................................................................................................... 55
6.3.6 Driving The Windrower ................................................................................................................ 59
6.3.7 Adjustable Caster Tread Width .................................................................................................... 65
6.3.8 Transporting ................................................................................................................................ 66
6.3.9 Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 76
6.4 HEADER OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 77
6.4.1 Header Lift Cylinder Stops ........................................................................................................... 77
6.4.2 Header Flotation .......................................................................................................................... 78
6.4.3 Levelling ...................................................................................................................................... 81
6.4.4 Header Drive ............................................................................................................................... 82
6.4.5 Header Angle ............................................................................................................................... 83
6.4.6 Cutting Height .............................................................................................................................. 85
6.4.7 Double Windrowing ..................................................................................................................... 87
6.5 D SERIES HEADER OPERATION ......................................................................................... 88
6.5.1 Header Attachment ...................................................................................................................... 88
6.5.2 Header Detachment .................................................................................................................... 91
6.5.3 Header Position ........................................................................................................................... 94
6.5.4 Reel Fore-Aft Position ................................................................................................................. 94
6.5.5 Reel Height .................................................................................................................................. 94
6.5.6 Reel Speed .................................................................................................................................. 94
6.5.7 Draper Speed .............................................................................................................................. 97
6.5.8 Knife Speed ................................................................................................................................. 99
6.5.9 Deck Shift (Optional) ................................................................................................................. 100
6.6 A SERIES HEADER OPERATION ....................................................................................... 101
6.6.1 Header Attachment .................................................................................................................... 101
6.6.2 Header Detachment .................................................................................................................. 104
6.6.3 Auger Speed.............................................................................................................................. 106
6.6.4 Reel Speed ................................................................................................................................ 107
6.6.5 Knife Speed ............................................................................................................................... 108
6.7 R SERIES HEADER OPERATION ....................................................................................... 109
6.7.1 Header Attachment .................................................................................................................... 109
6.7.2 Header Detachment .................................................................................................................. 112
6.7.3 Disc Speed ................................................................................................................................ 114
6.7.4 Converging Drum Assemblies - Grass Seed Header ................................................................ 115
7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING .............................................................................................. 116
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ...................................................................................... 116
7.1.1 Welding Precautions .................................................................................................................. 116
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ....................................................................... 116
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 117
7.3.1 Recommended Fuel, Fluids and Lubricants .............................................................................. 117
7.3.2 Recommended Torques ............................................................................................................ 118
7.3.3 Conversion Chart ....................................................................................................................... 120
7.4 ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD ....................................................................................... 121
7.5 MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS ............................................................................................. 122
7.5.1 Opening/Closing Platforms ........................................................................................................ 122
7.5.2 Opening/Closing Platform for Major Servicing ........................................................................... 122
7.6 LUBRICATING THE WINDROWER ..................................................................................... 124
7.6.1 Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 124
7.6.2 Lubrication Points ...................................................................................................................... 124
7.7 OPERATOR’S STATION ...................................................................................................... 126
7.7.1 Seat Belts .................................................................................................................................. 126
7.7.2 Safety Systems .......................................................................................................................... 126
7.7.3 GSL Adjustments ....................................................................................................................... 127
7.7.4 Steering Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 128