MacDon 742 HAY CONDITIONER - Manual (Page 3)

Form # 46290 Issue 09/05 1
INTRODUCTION
Your new 972 Harvest Header is designed to serve a dual function in your grain, hay and specialty crop
harvesting operation:
1. Teamed with your self-propelled windrower power unit and optional hay conditioner, the header will cut
and lay crop into uniform fluffy windrows. Windrowing allows starting the harvest earlier, protects the crop
from wind damage, and gives you more flexibility in scheduling combine time. (The end-delivery capability
of the 21 to 36 foot models of 972 allows the option of using your combine as the power unit when
windrowing.)
2. When conditions are right for straight cutting, the 21 foot to 36 foot headers can quickly be attached to
your combine using a model 872 Adapter. When weather is not a critical factor, straight cutting eliminates
the windrowing operation.
NOTE: This manual contains information on the 972 Harvest Header and 742 Hay Conditioner. It must be
used in conjunction with your Windrower, Tractor and/or Combine Operator's Manual. As well, a separate
manual is provided for the adapter that is required to allow attachment of the header to the various makes and
models of combines and tractors.
CAREFULLY READ ALL MANUALS TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE OR USE THE MACHINE.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the header. If you follow the instructions given in this
manual your Harvest Header will work well for many years.
This manual contains information on "Safety", "Operation" and "Maintenance/Service". In addition, "Unloading
and Assembly" instruction is given towards the back of this book.
Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to specific areas. Study the Table of Contents to
familiarise yourself with how the material is organised.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your dealer if
you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manual.
NOTE: Right hand (R/H) and Left-hand (L/H) designations are determined from the operator’s position, facing
forward.
NOTE: On 21’ to 36’ “combine-configured” headers, a storage case for this manual is located under the left
endsheet.