Unloading and Assembly Instructions (North America)
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Original Instruction
The harvesting specialists.
D1XL Draper Header for Self-Propelled Windrowers
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Published: September 2018
Introduction
This instruction manual describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon D1X and D1XL Series
Draper Headers for Self-Propelled Windrowers.
To ensure the best performance of this product and the safety of your customers, carefully follow the unload and assembly
procedure from the beginning through to completion.
Some sections/steps apply to multiple header configurations and sizes. Refer to the instructions for your specific header.
Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to unload, assemble, or use the machine.
Retain this instruction for future reference.
NOTE:
Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The latest version can be downloaded from our website (www.macdon.com)or
from our Dealer portal (https://portal.macdon.com) (login required).
This document is currently available in English only.
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List of Revisions
Summary of ChangeRefer To
Updated illustrations to include outer leg shipping supports
on 4.6–7.6 m (15–25 ft.) headers as well as 9.1–12.2 m (30–
40 ft.) headers.
2.3 Removing Shipping Supports, page 13
Included information regarding installing hose management
arm on 4.6 m (15 ft.) D1X headers.
Added note about quick-disconnect couplers/hard plumb
connections for M1 Series.
Increased detail, illustrations for topic.4.1 Positioning Transport Lights, page 31
Included information regarding 9-bat reel arm shipping
configuration.
Included additional D1X header sizes to table.4.7 Adding Ballast, page 47
Added illustration.5.13 Checking Manuals, page 75
3.1 Installing the Hydraulic Hose Management Arm, page
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1.1 Signal Words .........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 General Safety .......................................................................................................................................2
Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words,
IMPORTANT and NOTE identify non-safety related information. Signal words are selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT:
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, could result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.
NOTE:
Provides additional non-essential information or advice.
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1.2General Safety
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety precautions that should
be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery.
Protect yourself.
•When assembling, operating, and servicing machinery, wear
all protective clothing and personal safety devices that could
be necessary for job at hand. Do NOT take chances. You may
need the following:
•Hard hat
•Protective footwear with slip-resistant soles
•Protective glasses or goggles
•Heavy gloves
•Wet weather gear
•Respirator or filter mask
•Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause hearing
impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection devices
such as earmuffs or earplugs to help protect against loud
noises.
•Provide a first aid kit for use in case of emergencies.
•Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure fire
extinguisher is properly maintained. Be familiar with its
proper use.
Figure 1.1: Safety Equipment
Figure 1.2: Safety Equipment
•Keep young children away from machinery at all times.
•Be aware that accidents often happen when Operator is tired
or in a hurry. Take time to consider safest way. NEVER ignore
warning signs of fatigue.
Figure 1.3: Safety Equipment
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•Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. NEVER wear
dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.
•Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety
equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate
independently of shaft and can telescope freely.
•Use only service and repair parts made or approved by
equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may not meet
strength, design, or safety requirements.
•Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving parts.
NEVER attempt to clear obstructions or objects from a
machine while engine is running.
•Do NOT modify machine. Unauthorized modifications may
impair machine function and/or safety. It may also shorten
machine’s life.
Figure 1.4: Safety around Equipment
•To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of
machine, ALWAYS stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
•Keep service area clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are
slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when working with
electrical equipment. Be sure all electrical outlets and tools
are properly grounded.
•Keep work area well lit.
•Keep machinery clean. Straw and chaff on a hot engine is a
fire hazard. Do NOT allow oil or grease to accumulate on
service platforms, ladders, or controls. Clean machines before
storage.
•NEVER use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for
cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.
•When storing machinery, cover sharp or extending
components to prevent injury from accidental contact.
Figure 1.5: Safety around Equipment
Figure 1.6: Safety around Equipment
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•Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
•Replace safety signs that are missing or illegible.
•If original part on which a safety sign was installed is
replaced, be sure the repair part displays the current
safety sign.
•Safety signs are available from your MacDon Dealer.
SAFETY
Figure 1.7: Operator’s Manual Decal
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2.1Unloading Header from Trailer
The following procedure assumes that two headers were shipped on the trailer.
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow people to stand in unloading area.
CAUTION
Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below. Using inadequate equipment
may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping, or machine damage.
IMPORTANT:
Forklifts are normally rated with the load centered 610 mm (24 in.) from the back end of forks. To obtain forklift capacity
for a load centered at 1220 mm (48 in.), check with your forklift distributor.
Table 2.1 Lifting Vehicle
3178 kg (7000 lb.) load center
Minimum Lifting Capacity
(A) at 1220 mm (48 in.) (B)
from back of forks
Minimum Fork Length (C)1981 mm (78 in.)
Figure 2.1: Minimum Lifting Capacity
A - Load Center of Gravity
B - Load Center 1220 mm (48 in.) from Back of Forks
C - Minimum Fork Length 1981 mm (78 in.)
To unload headers from a trailer, follow these steps:
1.Move trailer into position and block trailer wheels.
2.Lower trailer storage stands.
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3.Approach one of the headers and slide forks (A) underneath
the shipping support (B) as far as possible without
contacting the shipping support of second header (C).
IMPORTANT:
Avoid lifting the second header and ensure the forks do not
interfere with the shipping frame. If the forks contact the
second header, the header could be damaged.
4.Remove hauler’s tie-down straps, chains, and wooden
blocks.
5.Slowly raise header off trailer deck.
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving away from load. Stand
clear when lifting.
6.Back up until header clears trailer and slowly lower to
150 mm (6 in.) from ground.
7.Take header to the storage or setup area. Ensure ground is
flat and free of rocks or debris that could damage the
header.
8.Repeat above steps for second header.
9.Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
Figure 2.2: Header Shipping Supports
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2.2Lowering Header
The procedure for lowering the header varies depending on whether the header has a single or double reel. Refer to the
following:
•2.2.1 Lowering Single-Reel Header, page 7
•2.2.2 Lowering Double-Reel Header, page 10
2.2.1Lowering Single-Reel Header
Reposition header in preparation for assembly and setup as follows:
1.Choose an area with level ground.
2.Approach header from its underside and place forks under
top of shipping frame (A).
3.Attach a chain (B) at each end of the shipping frame and
secure other end to lifting vehicle.
Figure 2.3: Shipping Frame
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Stand clear when lowering, as machine may swing.
4.Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header is just
above the ground. Refer to the four positions in the
illustration.
UNLOADING
Figure 2.4: Lowering the Header
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5.Place 150 mm (6 in.) blocks (A) under each end and center
of cutterbar, and then lower header onto blocks.
6.Remove chain and move lifting vehicle to rear of header.
7.Attach chain to center-link anchor on frame tube and raise
rear of header so that stand can be lowered.
8.Lower header stand by pulling pin (A), lowering stand (B),
and releasing pin (A) to secure stand in place.
9.If ground is soft, place a block under the stand.
10. Lower header onto stand.
Figure 2.5: Block under Cutterbar
Figure 2.6: Header Stand
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2.2.2Lowering Double-Reel Header
Reposition header in preparation for assembly and setup as follows:
1.Choose an area with level ground.
2.Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its underside.
3.Attach a chain to shipping support (A) at center reel arm.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT lift header at this location. This procedure is only
for laying the machine over into working position.
Figure 2.7: Underside of Header
Figure 2.8: Shipping Support
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CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering, as machine may swing.
4.Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header is just
above the ground. Refer to the four positions in the
illustration.
Figure 2.9: Lowering the Header
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5.Place 150 mm (6 in.) blocks (A) under each end and center
of cutterbar, and then lower header onto blocks.
6.Remove chain and move lifting vehicle to rear of header.
7.Attach chain to center-link anchor on frame tube and raise
rear of header so that stand can be lowered.
8.Lower the header stand: pull pin (A), lower stand (B), and
release pin (A) to secure stand in place.
9.If ground is soft, place a block under the stand.
10. Lower header onto stand.
Figure 2.10: Block under Cutterbar
11. Remove chain.
Figure 2.11: Header Stand
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2.3Removing Shipping Supports
NOTE:
Unless otherwise specified, discard all shipping materials and hardware.
1.Cut straps and remove draper header supports (A) from
shipping support. Set draper header supports aside for
installation.
Figure 2.12: Draper Header Supports and Shipping
Supports
2.Single reel only: Cut banding (A) securing reel to cutterbar
and backtube.
3.Remove four bolts (A) securing upper support (B) to header
legs and remove support.
Figure 2.13: Single Reel
Figure 2.14: Upper Support
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4.Remove six bolts (A) securing lower support (B) to header
legs and remove support.
5.Remove the four bolts (A) from the shipping stands at both
outboard header legs and remove the shipping stands.
Figure 2.15: Lower Support
Figure 2.16: Outer Leg Shipping Support – 9.1–12.2 m
(30–40 ft.)
Figure 2.17: Outer Leg Shipping Support – 4.6–7.6 m
(15–25 ft.)
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6.Remove reel anti-rotation brace (A) from between reel and
endsheet.
7.At the left side of the header, cut and remove the wire (A)
securing the endshield to the panel. Repeat at the
opposite side.
8.Loosen the three nuts (B) securing the shipping support to
the endsheet.
Figure 2.18: Anti-Rotation Brace
9.Slide shipping support (C) backward to remove.
10. Tighten nuts (B).
11. At the right side of the header, loosen the two nuts (A)
securing the shipping support (B) to the endsheet.
12. Slide shipping support (B) backward to remove.
13. Tighten nuts (A).
Figure 2.19: Endsheet Shipping Support
Figure 2.20: Endsheet Shipping Support
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3.1Installing the Hydraulic Hose Management Arm
The hydraulic hose management arm should be properly installed from shipping position to working position. Lifting
equipment is required to complete this task; the hydraulic hose management arm weighs approximately 54 kg (120 lb.).
1.Disconnect harness connector (A) from the header’s
coupler holder (B).
NOTE:
The harness connector must be disconnected from the
header prior to moving the hose management arm to field
position.
Figure 3.1: Hoses and Connector Attached to
the Header
2.Cut and remove the wire (A) securing the hydraulic hose
management arm (B) to the diagonal brace (C).
Figure 3.2: Hydraulic Hose Management Arm
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NOTE:
Hydraulic hoses were removed from the illustrations in this
procedure for clarity.
3.Position a sling (A) between the gas spring cylinder (B) and
secure around the support arm (C).
NOTE:
Illustration shows hydraulic hose management arm in
shipping position for a 7.6–10.6 m (25–35 ft.) header.
4.Attach sling (A) to forklift or lifting device.
5.4.6 m (15 ft.) and 6.1 m (20 ft.) Headers: With the sling
attached to the lifting device and supporting the hose
management arm (A), lift the hydraulic hose management
arm (A) out of the inboard shipping stand (B) and remove
the two bolts and nuts (C) securing shipping stand (B) to
center anchor (D). Retain hardware.
Figure 3.3: Hydraulic Hose Management Arm in
Shipping Position
NOTE:
Sling not shown in illustration.
6.7.6–10.6 m (25–35 ft.) Headers: Remove the two bolts and
nuts (A) securing the base of the hose management arm (B)
to the frame channel (C). Retain bolts and nuts for use later.
7.Remove the other two bolts and nuts (D) from the shipping
plate (E). Retain bolts and nuts for use later. Discard
shipping plate (E).
Figure 3.4: Hydraulic Hose Management Arm In
Shipping Position – 4.6 m (15 ft.) and 6.1 m (20 ft.)
Headers
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Figure 3.5: Hydraulic Hose Management Arm
Base Frame – 7.6–10.6 m (25– 35 ft.) Headers
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8.4.6 m (15 ft.) and 6.1 m (20 ft.) Headers: With the sling
attached to the lifting device and supporting the hose
management arm (A), remove the two bolts and nuts (B)
securing the hose management arm to outboard shipping
support (C). Retain hardware.
NOTE:
Sling not shown in illustration.
9.Remove bolts and nuts (D) securing shipping support (C) to
the frame channel (E). Discard shipping support (C).
10. 7.6–10.6 m (25–35 ft.) Headers: With the sling attached to
the lifting device and supporting the hose management
arm (A), remove the two bolts and nuts (B) that secure the
hose management arm to the shipping support (C).
Figure 3.6: Hydraulic Hose Management Arm In
Shipping Position – 4.6 m (15 ft.) and 6.1 m (20 ft.)
Headers
Figure 3.7: Hydraulic Hose Management Arm in
Shipping Position – 7.6–10.6 m (25–35 ft.) Headers
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11. 12.2–13.7 m (40–45 ft.) Headers: With the sling attached to
the lifting device and supporting the hose management
arm, cut and remove the wire (A) that secures the hose
management arm to channel latch on top of header
frame tube.
12. With the help of the sling and lifting device, position the
hose management arm (A) as shown.
NOTE:
Sling not shown in illustration.
Figure 3.8: Hose Management Arm in Shipping
Position – 12.2–13.7 m (40–45 ft.) Headers
Figure 3.9: Hose Management Arm in Field Position
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13. Secure the plate support (A) to the frame channel (B) using
the four bolts and nuts previously removed.
14. Remove sling from the hose management arm.
15. 7.6–10.6 m (25–35 ft.) Headers: Remove the two bolts (A)
and shipping support (B) from the coupler holder (C).
Discard shipping support (B) and reinstall the two bolts at
the same location on the coupler holder to secure the
hose cover.
Figure 3.10: Hose Management Arm Plate Support
Figure 3.11: Hose Management Arm Shipping Support
Bracket – 7.6–10.6 m (25–35 ft.) Headers
16. Connect harness connector (C) to the bulkhead on the
header’s coupler holder.
17. Cut the cable tie securing the hoses in position (A), and
secure the hoses with the strap (B) bolted on the frame.
IMPORTANT:
Note the routing of the hoses in the hose management arm
field position shown at right.
Figure 3.12: Hose Management Arm Hose Routing
(Top View)
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3.2Attaching Draper Header Supports
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1.Retrieve header draper supports removed from shipping supports in Step 1, page 13.
2.Remove hairpin and clevis pin (B) from the draper header
support (A).
3.Position the draper header support (B) on lift linkage (A),
and reinstall clevis pin (C).
NOTE:
To avoid pin snagging the windrow, install the clevis pin on
the outboard side of the draper header support.
4.Secure clevis pin (C) with hairpin (D).
5.Repeat for opposite lift linkage.
Figure 3.13: Draper Header Support
Figure 3.14: Draper Header Support
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3.3Connecting Center-Link
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1.Stop the engine and remove the key.
2.Hydraulic Center-Link without Self-Alignment: Relocate
pin (A) in frame linkage as required to raise the centerlink (B) until the hook is above the attachment pin on the
header.
IMPORTANT:
If the center-link is too low, it may contact the header as
the windrower approaches the header for hookup.
3.Remove hairpin (A) from pin (B), and remove pin (B) from
header leg. Repeat on the opposite header leg.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
4.Start engine.
CAUTION
When lowering header lift legs without a header or weight box
attached to the windrower, ensure the float springs tension is
fully released to prevent damage to the header lift linkages.
NOTE:
If not prompted by the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT)
display to remove float, remove float manually by doing the
following:
Figure 3.15: Center-Link without Self-Alignment
Figure 3.16: Header Leg
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5.In the windrower cab, press scroll knob (A) on HPT to
display the QuickMenu system.
6.Rotate scroll knob (A) to highlight the HEADER FLOAT
symbol (B), and press scroll knob to select.