MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 5)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section/Title Page
Form 169454
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Revision A
6.13.6 Roll Timing .......................................................................................................................................... 45
6.13.7 Forming Shields .................................................................................................................................. 46
6.13.8 Ground Speed ..................................................................................................................................... 48
6.14 UNPLUGGING THE MOWER CONDITIONER ...................................................................................... 49
6.15 HAYING TIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 50
6.15.1 Curing .................................................................................................................................................. 50
6.15.2 Topsoil Moisture .................................................................................................................................. 50
6.15.3 Weather and Topography ................................................................................................................... 50
6.15.4 Windrow Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 50
6.15.5 Driving On Windrow ............................................................................................................................ 50
6.15.6 Raking and Tedding ............................................................................................................................ 50
6.15.7 Chemical Drying Agents ..................................................................................................................... 50
6.16 STORAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 51
7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ................................................................................................................ 52
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ........................................................................................................ 52
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ......................................................................................... 52
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 53
7.3.1 Recommended Torques ..................................................................................................................... 53
7.3.2 Recommended Lubricants .................................................................................................................. 56
7.3.3 Conversion Chart ................................................................................................................................ 57
7.4 LIFT CYLINDER LOCK-0UT VALVES ................................................................................................... 58
7.5 DRIVESHIELD ........................................................................................................................................ 58
7.6 CUTTERBAR DOORS ............................................................................................................................ 59
7.7 LUBRICATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER ...................................................................................... 60
7.7.1 Procedure............................................................................................................................................ 60
7.7.2 Lubrication Points ............................................................................................................................... 60
7.7.3 Lubrication Levels ............................................................................................................................... 65
7.8 CUTTERBAR .......................................................................................................................................... 66
7.8.1 Cutter Bar Lubrication ......................................................................................................................... 66
7.8.2 Rock Guards ....................................................................................................................................... 68
7.8.3 Disc Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 68
7.8.4 Cutter Blades ...................................................................................................................................... 70
7.8.5 Accelerators ........................................................................................................................................ 73
7.8.6 Rotary Deflectors ................................................................................................................................ 74
7.9 HEADER DRIVE ..................................................................................................................................... 75
7.9.1 Pump Gearbox .................................................................................................................................... 75
7.9.2 Bevel Gearbox .................................................................................................................................... 76
7.9.3 Conditioner Drive Belt ......................................................................................................................... 77
7.9.4 Conditioner Gearbox ........................................................................................................................... 79
7.10 HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 80
7.10.1 Reservoir ............................................................................................................................................. 80
7.10.2 Hydraulic Oil Filter ............................................................................................................................... 82
7.10.3 Pressure Relief Valve ......................................................................................................................... 82
7.10.4 Pump ................................................................................................................................................... 83
7.10.5 Hydraulic Motor ................................................................................................................................... 85
7.10.6 Hoses and Lines ................................................................................................................................. 85
7.11 ELECTRICAL .......................................................................................................................................... 86
7.11.1 Light Bulb Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 86
7.11.2 Fixture Replacement ........................................................................................................................... 87
7.12 WHEELS AND TIRES ............................................................................................................................ 88
7.12.1 Wheel Bolts ......................................................................................................................................... 88