MacDon A40-D - Manual (Page 5)

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6.14 LIFT CYLINDER LOCK-OUTS .......................................................................................................... 58
6.14.1 Self-Propelled ............................................................................................................................ 58
6.14.2 Pull-Type ................................................................................................................................... 58
6.15 STEERING: PULL-TYPE .................................................................................................................. 59
6.15.1 Right Side Operation: Pull-Type ............................................................................................... 59
6.15.2 Left Side Operation: Pull-Type .................................................................................................. 60
6.15.3 Avoiding Obstacles ................................................................................................................... 60
6.15.4 Square Corners ......................................................................................................................... 60
6.15.5 180 Degree Turn ....................................................................................................................... 61
6.16 UNPLUGGING THE HEADER / MOWER CONDITIONER .............................................................. 62
6.16.1 Unplugging Conditioner: Pull-type ............................................................................................ 62
6.16.2 Unplugging Conditioner: Self-Propelled - A30-S....................................................................... 62
6.16.3 Unplugging Sickle ..................................................................................................................... 62
6.17 HEADER OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 63
6.17.1 Lean Bar Position ...................................................................................................................... 63
6.17.2 Auger Speed ............................................................................................................................. 64
6.17.3 Reel Speed................................................................................................................................ 65
6.17.4 Auger Position ........................................................................................................................... 66
6.17.5 Reel Position ............................................................................................................................. 75
6.17.6 Tine Aggressiveness Adjustment .............................................................................................. 79
6.17.7 Reel Tine to Header Pan Clearance ......................................................................................... 80
6.17.8 Cutting Height ........................................................................................................................... 80
6.17.9 Header Angle ............................................................................................................................ 81
6.17.10 Header Flotation ........................................................................................................................ 82
6.17.11 Feed Pan / Rock-Drop Tine Position ........................................................................................ 83
6.17.12 Hay Conditioner ........................................................................................................................ 84
6.17.13 Roll Tension .............................................................................................................................. 87
6.17.14 Forming Shields ........................................................................................................................ 88
6.17.15 Tall Crop Dividers ...................................................................................................................... 90
6.17.16 Ground Speed ........................................................................................................................... 91
6.17.17 Grass Seed Windrowing ........................................................................................................... 92
6.17.18 Recommended Settings ............................................................................................................ 94
6.18 HAYING TIPS .................................................................................................................................... 95
6.18.1 Curing ........................................................................................................................................ 95
6.18.2 Topsoil Moisture ........................................................................................................................ 95
6.18.3 Weather and Topography ......................................................................................................... 95
6.18.4 Windrow Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 95
6.18.5 Driving On Windrow .................................................................................................................. 95
6.18.6 Raking and Tedding .................................................................................................................. 95
6.18.7 Chemical Drying Agents ............................................................................................................ 95
6.19 STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 96
7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ................................................................................................................ 97
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ................................................................................................... 97
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 97
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 98
7.3.1 Recommended Torques ............................................................................................................ 98
7.3.2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .................................................................................... 101
7.3.3 Conversion Chart .................................................................................................................... 102
7.4 DRIVESHIELDS .............................................................................................................................. 103
7.5 LIFT CYLINDER LOCK-OUTS ........................................................................................................ 103
7.5.1 Self-Propelled .......................................................................................................................... 103
7.5.2 Pull-Type ................................................................................................................................. 103