MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section/Title
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Revision C
6.12
MOWER CONDITIONER OPERATION ................................................................................................. 48
6.12.1
Header Float ..................................................................................................................................... 49
6.12.2
Roll Gap ............................................................................................................................................ 50
6.12.3
Roll Tension ...................................................................................................................................... 52
6.12.4
Roll Timing ........................................................................................................................................ 53
6.12.5
Forming Shields ................................................................................................................................ 54
6.12.6
Header Angle .................................................................................................................................... 56
6.12.7
Cutting Height ................................................................................................................................... 57
6.12.8
Ground Speed .................................................................................................................................. 58
6.12.9
Tall Crop Dividers ............................................................................................................................. 59
6.13
HAYING TIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 60
6.13.1
Curing ............................................................................................................................................... 60
6.13.2
Topsoil Moisture ............................................................................................................................... 60
6.13.3
Weather and Topography ................................................................................................................. 60
6.13.4
Windrow Characteristics ................................................................................................................... 60
6.13.5
Driving On Windrow .......................................................................................................................... 60
6.13.6
Raking and Tedding .......................................................................................................................... 60
6.13.7
Chemical Drying Agents ................................................................................................................... 60
6.14
HEADER LEVELLING ............................................................................................................................ 61
6.15
UNPLUGGING THE HEADER ............................................................................................................... 61
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ................................................................................................................ 62
7.1
PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ........................................................................................................ 62
7.2
RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ......................................................................................... 62
7.3
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 63
7.3.1
Recommended Torques ................................................................................................................... 63
7.3.2
Recommended Lubricants ................................................................................................................ 66
7.3.3
Conversion Chart .............................................................................................................................. 67
7.4
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 68
7.4.1
Maintenance Schedule/Record ........................................................................................................ 69
7.4.2
Break-In Inspections ......................................................................................................................... 71
7.4.3
Pre-Season/Annual Service ............................................................................................................. 71
7.4.4
End of Season Service ..................................................................................................................... 72
7.4.5
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................ 72
7.5
CUTTERBAR .......................................................................................................................................... 80
7.5.1
Cutter Bar Lubrication ....................................................................................................................... 80
7.5.2
Rock Guards ..................................................................................................................................... 82
7.5.3
Disc Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 82
7.5.4
Cutter Blades .................................................................................................................................... 85
7.5.5
Accelerators ...................................................................................................................................... 88
7.5.6
Rotary Deflectors .............................................................................................................................. 89
7.5.7
Spindles ............................................................................................................................................ 90
7.5.8
Cutterbar Doors ................................................................................................................................ 92
7.6
DRIVE SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................................... 93
7.6.1
Driveline ............................................................................................................................................ 93
7.6.2
Driveline Guard ................................................................................................................................. 95
7.6.3
Pump ................................................................................................................................................ 97
7.6.4
Hydraulic Motor ................................................................................................................................. 98
7.6.5
Conditioner Drive Belt ....................................................................................................................... 99
7.6.6
Conditioner Gearbox....................................................................................................................... 101
7.6.7
Bevel Gearbox ................................................................................................................................ 101