MacDon FD75 OM - Manual (Page 9)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................. i
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................ii
List of Revisions .............................................................................................................................. iii
Model and Serial Number................................................................................................................. v
1 Safety .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety Alert Symbols........................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Signal Words ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 General Safety ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Maintenance Safety ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Hydraulic Safety .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Tire Safety....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 Safety Signs .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.1 Installing Safety Decals ............................................................................................................ 8
1.8 Safety Decal Locations .................................................................................................................... 9
1.9 Interpreting Safety Signs ................................................................................................................ 13
2 Reference ............................................................................................................................................ 21
2.1 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Component Identification................................................................................................................ 23
2.2.1 FD75 FlexDraper
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.................................................................................................................. 23
2.2.2 CA25 Combine Adapter .......................................................................................................... 24
3 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 27
4 Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 31
4.1 Owner/Operator Responsibilities..................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Operational Safety ......................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.1 Header Safety Props .............................................................................................................. 32
4.2.2 Reel Safety Props .................................................................................................................. 33
Engaging Reel Safety Props............................................................................................ 33
Disengaging Reel Safety Props ....................................................................................... 34
4.2.3 Endshields ............................................................................................................................. 35
Opening Endshields ........................................................................................................ 35
Closing Endshields ......................................................................................................... 36
Removing Endshields ..................................................................................................... 37
Installing Endshields ....................................................................................................... 38
Adjusting Endshields....................................................................................................... 39
4.2.4 Linkage Covers ...................................................................................................................... 40
Removing Linkage Covers............................................................................................... 40
Installing Linkage Covers ................................................................................................ 41
4.2.5 Daily Start-Up Check .............................................................................................................. 42
4.3 Break-in Period.............................................................................................................................. 43
4.4 Shutdown Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 44
4.5 Cab Controls ................................................................................................................................. 45
4.6 Header Setup ................................................................................................................................ 46
4.6.1 Header Attachments............................................................................................................... 46
4.6.2 Header Settings ..................................................................................................................... 47
4.6.3 Optimizing Header for Straight Combining Canola .................................................................... 48
Adjusting Feed Auger Springs ......................................................................................... 48
4.6.4 Reel Settings ......................................................................................................................... 49
4.7 Header Operating Variables ........................................................................................................... 51
4.7.1 Cutting Height ........................................................................................................................ 51
Cutting Off The Ground ................................................................................................... 51
Cutting On the Ground .................................................................................................... 55
4.7.2 Auto Header Height Control .................................................................................................... 56
Height Sensor Output Voltage Range – Combine Requirements ........................................ 58
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