MacDon Double Windrow Attachment User Manual

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FOREWORD

This manual contains safety information, set-up instructions, operating instructions, and maintenance procedures, for the Model MT8 Header Transporter. Your new MT8 Header Transporter allows you to transport MD draper headers (combine or windrower) with the M Series Windrower, truck, or combine (three-axle only). The Transporter can be towed at highway speeds.

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE THE MACHINE.

Use this manual as your first source of information about the Transporter. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, your Transporter will work well for many years. Use this manual in conjunction with your M Series Self-Propelled Windrower and D Series Draper Header manuals.

Use the Table of Contents to guide you to specific areas. Review the Table of Contents to familiarize yourself with how the material is organized.

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of this manual.

RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE TRANSPORTER IN THE SPACE BELOW.

_______________________________

Serial Number plate is located on the right side of the main beam near the front of the Transporter.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION G ................................................GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION UA ................................................. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION OM .................................................OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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SECTION G – GENERAL INFORMATION

Section Contents

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE G-

SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................1

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ......................................................................................................................1

1.2 SIGNAL WORDS .....................................................................................................................................1

1.3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................2

2 RECOMMENDED TORQUES.......................................................................................................................5

2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................5

2.2 SAE BOLTS .............................................................................................................................................5

2.3 METRIC BOLTS.......................................................................................................................................5

3 ENGLISH/METRIC EQUIVALENTS..............................................................................................................6

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SECTION G – GENERAL INFORMATION

1 SAFETY

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the machine.

This symbol means:

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol.

1.2 SIGNAL WORDS

Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been 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 is also used to alert against unsafe practices.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It is also used as a reminder of good safety practices.

WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT TO YOU?

ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL ACCIDENTS COST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED

1.3 SAFETY SIGNS

• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.

• Replace safety signs that are missing or become illegible.

• If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure the repair part also bears the current safety sign.

• Safety signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department.

1.3.1 Safety Sign Installation

a. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry. b. Decide on the exact location before you remove

the decal backing paper.

c. Remove the smaller portion of the split backing

paper.

d. Place the sign in position and slowly peel back

the remaining paper, smoothing the sign as it is applied.

e. Small air pockets can be smoothed out or

pricked with a pin.

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1.3.2 Safety Sign Locations

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SECTION G – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery.

Protect yourself.

• Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of emergencies.

• Keep young children away from machinery at all times.

• Be aware that accidents often happen when the operator is tired or in a hurry to get finished. Take the time to consider the safest way. Never ignore warning signs of fatigue.

• Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.

• Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from moving parts. Never attempt to clear obstructions or objects from a machine while the engine is running.

• Keep all shields in place. Never alter or remove safety equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of the shaft and can telescope freely.

• When assembling, operating and servicing machinery, wear all the protective clothing and personal safety devices that COULD be necessary for the job at hand. Don't take chances.

• You may need:

o a hard hat. o protective shoes with slip resistant soles. o protective glasses or goggles. o heavy gloves. o wet weather gear. o respirator or filter mask. o hearing protection. Be aware that

prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wearing a suitable hearing protective device such as ear muffs (A) or ear plugs (B) protects against objectionable or loud noises.

• Use only service and repair parts made or approved by the equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may not meet strength, design, or safety requirements.

• Replace any caution, warning, danger, or instructional safety decal that is unreadable or is missing. See paragraph for location of decals.

• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modifications may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life.

• Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have developed a thorough understanding of safety precautions and how it works.

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• Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine.

• Keep the area used for servicing machinery 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.

• Use adequate light for the job at hand.

• Keep machinery clean. 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.

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SECTION G – GENERAL INFORMATION

2 RECOMMENDED TORQUES

2.1 GENERAL

The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews.

• Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted throughout this manual.

• Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.

• Replace hardware with the same strength bolt.

• Torque figures are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified. Do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%.

2.2 SAE BOLTS

NC BOLT TORQUE *

BOLT

DIA. "A"

1/4" 9 12 11 15

5/16" 18 24 25

3/8" 32 43 41

7/16" 50 68 70 95

1/2" 75 102 105 142

9/16" 110 149 149 202

5/8" 150 203 200 271 3/4" 265 359 365 495 7/8" 420 569 600 813

1" 640 867 890 1205

* Torque categories for bolts and capscrews are identified by

their head markings.

SAE 5 SAE 8

lbf-ft N·m lbf-ft N·m

34 56

2.3 METRIC BOLTS

NC BOLT TORQUE *

BOLT

DIA. "A"

M3 0.4 0.5 1.3 1.8 M4 2.2 3 3.3 4.5 M5 4 6 7 9 M6 7 10 11 15

M8 18 25 26 35 M10 37 50 52 70 M12 66 90 92 125 M14 103 140 148 200 M16 166 225 229 310 M20 321 435 450 610 M24 553 750 774 1050 M30 1103 1495 1550 2100 M36 1917 2600 2710 3675

* Torque categories for bolts and capscrews are identified by

their head markings.

8.8 10.9

lbf-ft N·m lbf-ft N·m

10.9

8.8

SAE-8

SAE-5

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3 ENGLISH/METRIC

EQUIVALENTS

ENGLISH FACTOR SI UNITS (METRIC)

acres x 0.4047 = hectares (ha) ft/min x 0.3048 = meters/min (m/min)

ft/s x 0.3048 = meters/sec (m/s) gal

(US)

gal/min

(gpm)

hp x 0.7457 = kilowatts (kW)

in.3 x 16.3871

lbf x 4.4482 = Newtons (N)

lbf-ft or

ft-lb

lbf-in.

or in-lbf

mph x 1.6063 = kilometers/hour (km/h)

oz. x 29.5735 = milliliters (ml)

pint

(US)

psi x 6.8948 = kilopascals (kPa) psi x 0.00689 = megapascals (MPa).

qt. (US) x 0.9464 = liters (L)

x 3.7854 = liters (L)

x 3.7854 = liters/min (L/min)

= cubic centimeters (cm or cc)

x 1.3558 = Newton meters (N·m)

x 0.1129 = Newton meters (N·m)

x 0.4732 = liters (L)

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Section Contents

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE UA-

STEP 1.

STEP 2. CONFIGURE THE TRANSPORTER ..............................................................................................2

STEP 3. SET UP COMBINE HITCH – THREE-AXLE ONLY ........................................................................8

STEP 4. PRE-DELIVERY CHECK ................................................................................................................9

STEP 5. LUBRICATE THE TRANSPORTER................................................................................................9

UNLOAD TRANSPORTER .............................................................................................................1

A. ONE-AXLE..................................................................................................................................2

B. TWO-AXLE .................................................................................................................................3

C. THREE-AXLE..............................................................................................................................4

D. TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.....................................................................5

I. CUTTERBAR SUPPORTS ....................................................................................................5

II. MOVING REAR AXLES.........................................................................................................5

III. ADJUSTING AXLE SPACING – TWO & THREE AXLE........................................................6

IV. BUMPER................................................................................................................................7

V. FRONT AND REAR SUPPORTS – TWO & THREE AXLE...................................................7

A. TIRE PRESSURE .......................................................................................................................9

B. WHEEL BOLT TORQUE ............................................................................................................9

C. LIGHTS.......................................................................................................................................9

D. BRAKES......................................................................................................................................9

E. BREAKAWAY SWITCH ..............................................................................................................9

F. MANUALS...................................................................................................................................9

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STEP 1. UNLOAD TRANSPORTER

CAUTION

To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area.

CAUTION

Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below. Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping or machine damage.

g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.

LIFTING VEHICLE

Min. Lifting

Capacity *

Min. Fork Length

* At 48 inches (1220 mm) from back end of forks.

IMPORTANT

Forklifts are normally rated for a load located 24 inches (610 mm) ahead of back end of the forks. To obtain the forklift capacity at 48 inches (1220 mm), check with your forklift distributor.

5000 lb. (2270 kg)

60 inches (1524 mm)

CAUTION

Never use the axle or any portion of the suspension to lift or support the transporter. This will damage the axle and lead to premature failure.

a. Remove hauler's tie down straps and chains. b. Attach sling(s) to transporter. Locate slings on

transporter to ensure it is lifted evenly.

CAUTION

If transporter is not supported properly, it will have a tendency to rotate as it is lifted, and may cause serious injury, or damage adjacent equipment.

c. Approach transporter with forklift or equivalent

from either side of hauling equipment. Attach slings to lifting device with chains.

d. Lift transporter off trailer bed and back up until

unit clears trailer. Slowly lower to 6 inches (150

mm) from ground. e. Take to storage or set-up area. f. Set transporter down securely on level ground.

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STEP 2. CONFIGURE THE

TRANSPORTER

The transporter must be set up to carry a specific size and type of header. Refer to applicable section for each model of transporter.

A. ONE-AXLE

The one-axle transporter is designed to carry D Series 25 ft, and 30 ft windrower headers using a truck or an M Series windrower tractor. Determine the header that the transporter will carry and set up the transporter in accordance with the following table: Refer to paragraph D, TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES for instructions.

IMPORTANT The one-axle transporter is not designed to carry a 30 ft combine header. Do not exceed 5400 lb (2452 kg) header weight. Ensure attachments and header weight conform.

D SERIES

HEADER SIZE

25’ 30’

A B C

181.8 (4618)

162.1 (4118)

DIMENSION inches (mm)

423.1 (10747) 4.84 (123)

B C

NOTE

Dimensions “A” and “B

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B. TWO-AXLE

The two-axle transporter is designed to carry D Series and FD Series 25 ft, 30 ft, 35 ft, and 40 ft windrower and combine headers using a truck or an M Series windrower tractor. Determine the header that the transporter will carry and set up the transporter in accordance with the following table. Refer to paragraph D, TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES for instructions.

HEADER DIMENSION inches (mm)

SIZE

25’ D

30’

35’

40’

MODEL A B C D E F G

Support

92.0

(2338)

86.7

(2202)

78.4

(1922)

82.8

(2102)

78.8

(2002)

226.9

(5763)

203.1

(5160)

189.2

(4806)

228.7

(5808)

203.3

(5163)

229.3

(5823)

229.8

(5836)

393.4

(9992 0

393.4

(9992)

393.4

(9992 0

385.5

(9792)

367.8

(9343)

393.4

(9992 0

378.3

(9610)

31.5

(800)

31.5

(800)

31.5

(800)

39.4

(1000)

39.4

(1000)

31.5

(800)

31.5

(800)

Support

30.2

(768)

9.33

(237)

40.8

(1037)

60.5

(1537)

5.67

(144)

15.0

(380)

6.6

(168)

56.9

(1445)

43.9

(1114)

100.0

(2540)

100.4

(2549)

Support

38.4

(976)

Support

NOTE

Dimensions “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, & “H” are to forward edge of bolts.

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C. THREE-AXLE

The three-axle transporter is designed to carry D Series and FD Series 25 ft, 30 ft, 35 ft, 40 ft, and 45 ft windrower and combine headers using either a truck, a M Series windrower tractor, or a combine. Determine the header that the transporter will carry and set up the transporter in accordance with the following table. Refer to paragraph D, TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, for adjustment instructions.

HEADER DIMENSION inches (mm)

SIZE MODEL A B C D E F G H J

25’ D

30’

35’

40’

45’

Support

19.5

(495)

19.5

(495)

19.5

(495)

19.5

(495)

19.5

(495)

Support

2402

Support

191.5

(4863)

187.5

(4763)

189.2

(4805)

140.3

(3563)

138.3

(3513)

167.8

(4263)

167.8

(4263)

191.5

(4852)

385.5

(9792)

382.1

(9705)

393.4

(9992)

297.1

(7547)

302.9

(7693)

341.3

(8670)

318.1

(8080)

385.5

(9792)

Support

47.1

(1197)

49.1

(1247)

Support

31.5

(800)

31.5

(800)

31.5

(800)

39.4

(1000)

39.4

(1000)

31.5

(800)

31.5

(800)

31.5

(800)

Support

943

Support

5.2

(133)

5.2

(133)

5.2

(133)

5.2

(133)

5.2

(133)

37.8

(960)

37.8

(960)

91.4

(2322)

Support

1.9 (48)

63.1

(1602)

NOTE

Dimensions “A”

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“B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, & “J” are to forward edge of bolts.

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D. TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURES

I. CUTTERBAR SUPPORTS

II. MOVING REAR AXLES

Two & Three Axle Transporter Only

a. Loosen four lower bolts (A) on each axle

support.

a. Loosen four nuts on each support. b. Slide both supports to specified location (see

previous page).

NOTE

Supports are joined by a tie angle and move together to maintain correct spacing.

c. Re-tighten nuts. Ensure supports are evenly

clamped onto main beam.

b. Loosen two bolts (B) on each axle support

topside. c. Loosen outer nuts on both adjuster rods (C). d. Turn inner nuts on both adjuster rods (C) so that

left and right frames separate approximately 3

mm from main beam. e. Slide tandem axle assembly to desired location.

Holes are provided on adjuster plate for

attaching a winch or come-along.

NOTE

Ensure winch pulls adjuster plate straight to avoid binding.

f. Tighten inner nuts on adjuster rods (C) against

adjuster plate. g. Retighten all nuts and bolts. Ensure supports

are evenly clamped onto main beam.

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III. ADJUSTING AXLE SPACING – TWO &

THREE AXLE

a. Loosen four bolts (D) on underside of axle to be

moved.

f. Remove the four bolts (H) on both sides of rear

axle mount (J).

b. Loosen two bolts (E) on topside of forward axle. c. Loosen outer nuts on the forward axle adjuster

rod (F).

d. Turn inner nuts on adjuster rod (F) so that left

and right frames separate slightly from main beam.

e. Remove adjuster rod (G) on rear axle.

g. Slide axle to new location and line up rear axle

mounting holes (K).

h. Re-install four bolts removed at step e. on both

sides of rear axle mount and tighten.

i. Re-install adjuster rod (G) in adjuster plate and

tighten.

j. Tighten all remaining nuts.

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IV. BUMPER

a. Loosen eight nuts (A) on bumper clamps. b. Slide bumper (B) to specified location (see

previous page).

c. Re-tighten nuts. Ensure nuts are evenly

tightened.

V. FRONT AND REAR SUPPORTS – TWO &

THREE AXLE

FRONT SUPPORT SHOWN – REAR SUPPORT SIMILAR

a. Loosen four bolts (C) on support (D). b. Slide support to desired location and retighten

bolts. Ensure supports are evenly clamped onto

main beam.

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STEP 3. SET UP COMBINE HITCH

– THREE-AXLE ONLY

The combine hitch can be configured in two lengths depending on the combine and header size. The longer hitch is for combines where there is insufficient clearance between the rear of the combine and the header reel when rounding corners.

CAUTION

Towing the transporter with a truck when the combine hitch is installed is not recommended for highway travel. If necessary, a pintle type hitch should be installed on the truck and the transporter combine hitch (p/n 113566) in place of the clevis type hitch.

a. Detach tow-bar from storage position on

transporter.

e. Install receptacle bracket (E) onto lugs on hitch

with hardware provided.

f. Attach wiring receptacle to bracket with

hardware provided.

b. Ensure stop-bolt (A) is installed. c. Position combine tow-bar (B) inside channel (C)

under existing hitch in either long or short location. Illustration shows long setup.

d. Install two bolts and castle nuts (D) to secure

combine hitch to channel. Secure castle nuts with cotter pins.

g. Secure wiring to lugs on hitch with clamps and

hardware provided at four locations (G).

h. Connect plug from transporter to receptacle on

combine hitch.

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STEP 4. PRE-DELIVERY CHECK

Perform the final checks and adjustments as listed on the "Pre-Delivery Checklist" (yellow sheet attached to back of this instruction) to ensure the machine is field-ready. Refer to the pages for detailed instructions as indicated on the checklist.

The completed checklist should be retained either by the operator or the dealer.

A. TIRE PRESSURE

a. Check tire pressure on all tires. Correct

pressure is 65 psi (448 kPa).

B. WHEEL BOLT TORQUE

b. Drive slowly forward and apply brakes. Observe

if electric brakes on transporter are operational. c. There should be no sensation of the transporter

pushing or pulling the tow vehicle.

D. LIGHTS

a. Check function of running lights, signal lights,

hazard lights, and brake lights.

E. BREAKAWAY SWITCH

a. Check wheel bolt torque on all wheels. Correct

torque is 90-120 ft-lbf (122-163 N·m).

C. BRAKES

a. Hitch transporter to towing vehicle and connect

transporter wiring harness to towing vehicle.

FRONT VIEW – COVER OPEN

IMPORTANT

Center pin on towing vehicle electrical receptacle must not be energized, otherwise the transporter brakes will be activated. Re-wire receptacle if necessary.

a. Check breakaway switch operation by firmly

pulling on pin in breakaway switch. The brakes

should activate when the pin is pulled.

F. MANUALS

a. The owner’s manual storage case is located

near the front of the transporter on the right side. b. Check that it is mounted securely. c. Store this manual and other applicable

documents in storage case.

STEP 5. LUBRICATE THE

TRANSPORTER

Refer to SECTION OM, Paragraph 4.2,

Lubricating the Transporter

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SECTION OM – OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS

Section Contents

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE OM-

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION..................................................................................................................3

2 SPECIFICATIONS AND WEIGHT DATA ......................................................................................................4

2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................4

2.2 TRANSPORTER WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT DATA ...................................................................5

3 OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................6

3.1 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................6

3.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY.........................................................................................................................6

3.3 FIRST USE ..............................................................................................................................................6

3.4 TOWING ONE-AXLE AND TWO-AXLE TRANSPORTERS WITH M SERIES WINDROWER

TRACTOR .........................................................................................................................................................7

3.4.1 Attaching Adapter Hitch to Windrower Tractor ...........................................................................7

3.4.2 Hookup to Windrower Adapter Hitch...........................................................................................8

3.4.3 Unhook From Windrower Adapter Hitch .....................................................................................9

3.4.4 Unhook From Windrower Leaving Adapter Hitch on Transporter...............................................9

3.5 TOWING ONE-AXLE AND TWO-AXLE TRANSPORTERS WITH TRUCK..........................................11

3.5.1 Hookup to Truck........................................................................................................................11

3.5.2 Unhooking from Truck...............................................................................................................12

3.6 TOWING THREE-AXLE TRANSPORTER WITH M SERIES WINDROWER TRACTOR.....................13

3.6.1 Transporter Hookup to Windrower Adapter Hitch.....................................................................13

3.6.2 Unhook From Windrower Leaving Adapter Hitch on Transporter.............................................14

3.6.3 Windrower Hookup to Adapter Hitch on Transporter................................................................15

3.6.4 Transporter Unhook From Windrower Adapter Hitch ...............................................................15

3.7 TOWING THREE-AXLE TRANSPORTER WITH COMBINE ................................................................16

3.7.1 Hookup To Combine .................................................................................................................16

3.7.2 Unhook From Combine.............................................................................................................17

3.8 TOWING THREE-AXLE TRANSPORTER WITH TRUCK.....................................................................18

3.8.1 Hookup to Truck........................................................................................................................18

3.8.2 Unhook from Truck....................................................................................................................18

3.9 LOADING D SERIES WINDROWER HEADER ONTO TRANSPORTER.............................................19

3.9.1 Prepare the Header...................................................................................................................19

3.9.2 Prepare the Transporter............................................................................................................20

3.9.3 Loading Procedure....................................................................................................................20

3.9.4 Engage Cutterbar Tie-downs ....................................................................................................21

3.9.5 Attach Header Anchor Chain ....................................................................................................23

3.10 UNLOADING D SERIES WINDROWER HEADER ...............................................................................24

3.11 LOADING D AND FD SERIES COMBINE HEADER.............................................................................26

3.11.1 Prepare the Header and Transporter........................................................................................26

3.11.2 Loading Procedure....................................................................................................................27

3.12 UNLOADING D AND FD SERIES COMBINE HEADER .......................................................................29

3.13 ATTACHING/DETACHING CA20 COMBINE ADAPTER ......................................................................30

3.14 STORAGE..............................................................................................................................................30

4 MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................................31

4.1 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES.........................................................................................31

4.2 LUBRICATING THE TRANSPORTER ..................................................................................................31

4.2.1 Lubricants..................................................................................................................................31

4.2.2 Lubricant Storage......................................................................................................................31

4.2.3 Greasing Requirements ............................................................................................................31

4.3 WHEELS AND TIRES............................................................................................................................32

4.3.1 Wheel Nuts................................................................................................................................32

4.3.2 Wheel - Removal/Installation ....................................................................................................32

4.3.2.1 Removal .................................................................................................................................................. 32

4.3.2.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 33

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4.3.3 Tires ..........................................................................................................................................34

4.3.3.1 Inflation ....................................................................................................................................................34

4.3.3.2 Wear ........................................................................................................................................................34

4.4 ELECTRICAL.........................................................................................................................................35

4.4.1 Lights ........................................................................................................................................35

4.4.1.1 Tail/Brake/Signal Replacement................................................................................................................35

4.4.1.2 Clearance Lights ......................................................................................................................................35

4.4.1.3 Red Light Bar ...........................................................................................................................................35

4.4.1.4 License Plate Light...................................................................................................................................35

4.4.2 Electric Brakes ..........................................................................................................................35

4.4.2.1 Wiring.......................................................................................................................................................35

4.4.2.2 Brake Adjustment.....................................................................................................................................35

4.4.2.3 Breakaway Battery...................................................................................................................................36

4.5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE................................................................................................................37

5 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................39

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SECTION OM – OPERATOR’S MANUAL

1 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

CUTTERBAR SUPPORT

HEADER LEG SUPPORT

BREAKAWAY SYSTEM BATTERY

MANUAL CASE

CUTTERBAR TIE-DOWN

GUIDE

COMBINE HITCH

TRACTOR/TRUCK HITCH BREAKAWAY SWITCH

CUTTERBAR TIE-DOWN

THREE-AXLE TRANSPORTER

BUMPER

CUTTERBAR SUPPORT

CUTTERBAR TIE-DOWN

HEADER LEG SUPPORT

LIGHTBAR

BREAKAWAY SWITCH

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PINTLE HITCH

ONE AND TWO-AXLE TRANSPORTER

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2 SPECIFICATIONS AND WEIGHT DATA

2.1 SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM

AXLES

MAX GROSS TRANSPORT WEIGHT

LENGTH

WIDTH

TREAD WIDTH

WEIGHT

MINIMUM HITCH LOAD

TIRES

Pressure 65 psi (448 kPa)

MT8-1 MT8-2 MT8-3

One Two Three

8000 lb (3620 kg) 12000 lb (5430 kg) 14000 lb (6335 kg)

467 in. (11866 mm)

2613 lb (1182 kg) 3255 lb (1473 kg) 3755 lb (1699 kg)

2000 lb (905 kg) 3000 lb (1375 kg) <100 lb. (45 kg)

SPECIFICATION

468-563 in.

(11891-14301 mm)

100.75 in. (2560 mm)

88 in. (2235 mm)

ST225/75 R15 LR D

580-617 in.

(14730-15673 mm)

MAX HEADER SIZE

SUSPENSION

ADJUSTABLE CUTTERBAR SUPPORTS

TOWING VEHICLE

TOWING SPEED

BRAKES

FENDERS

30 ft D Series 40 ft D or FD Series 45 ft D or FD Series

Flex Torsion Axle

Two Two Two or Three

Truck, M Series Windrower Tractor

(See Note 2)

Highway

Electric Drum on All Wheels (See Note 4)

Each Wheel

Truck, M Series Windrower Tractor,

Combine

(See Note 3)

NOTES:

1. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice or obligation to revise previously sold units.

2. Ensure that truck and truck hitch are rated for maximum gross weight and maximum hitch load. Hitch loads require a suitably sized truck.

3. Ensure that truck and truck hitch are rated for maximum gross weight.

4. Requires electric brake controller to be installed in truck.

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2.2 TRANSPORTER WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT DATA

IMPORTANT: Weights are estimated and owner should check transporter weight when loaded. Weights will

vary significantly depending on header options, (number of reel bats, steel versus plastic fingers etc)

HEADER

SIZE MODEL GROSS TONGUE GROSS TONGUE GROSS TONGUE

25’

D Wind

7995 (3630)

ONE-AXLE TWO-AXLE THREE-AXLE

3179

(1443)

D Comb Do Not Use

30’

D Wind

D Comb

7945

(3607)*

3418

(1552)

35’

Do Not Use

40’

45’ D

* Do not exceed 5400 lb (2452 kg) header weight. Ensure attachments and header weight conform.

WEIGHT pounds (kilograms)

9764 (4433)

max

9805 (4451)

2718 (1234)

max

3471 (1576)

max

10864

(4932)

11259

3918 (1779)

max

(5112)

10984

(4987)

11421

3661 (1662)

max

(5185)

11489

(5216)

11706

3245 (1473)

max

(5314)

Do Not Use

3743 (1699)

max

11750

(5334) max

11912

(5408) max

12197

(5537) max

12650 (5743)

<500 (227)

Weight

Transfer

Springs Not

Engaged

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3 OPERATION

3.1 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

CAUTION

• It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual completely before operating the mower conditioner. Contact your dealer if an instruction is not clear to you.

• Follow all safety messages in the manual and on safety signs on the machine.

• Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect you and the people around you.

• Review the manual and all safety related items with all operators annually.

• Be alert for other operators not using recommended procedures or not following safety precautions. Correct these mistakes immediately, before an accident occurs.

• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modifications may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life.

• The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes, insurance needs, or laws governing your area. Be sure your machine meets the standards set by these regulations.

3.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY

Follow these safety precautions:

CAUTION

• Follow all safety and operational instructions given in your towing vehicle Operator's Manual. If you do not have a manual, get one from your dealer and read it thoroughly.

• Never move the unit until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.

• Stop towing vehicle engine and remove key before adjusting the transporter. A child or even a pet could engage the drive.

• Check for excessive vibration and unusual noises. If there is any

indication of trouble, shut down the towing vehicle and inspect the transporter. Follow proper shutdown procedure:

o engage tractor brake o disengage PTO o turn off engine and remove key

• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not carry passengers on equipment.

• Pick the most level possible route when

towing the transporter across fields. Avoid edges of ditches, gullies, and steep hills.

• Be extra careful when working on inclines.

• Manoeuvre towing vehicle at safe speeds.

• Avoid loose gravel, rocks, and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.

• Allow for transporter length when turning.

• Ensure towing vehicle is capable of towing the transporter when empty or when loaded with a header. Refer to SECTION OM, Paragraph 2, Specifications for gross transport weights.

• To avoid bodily injury and or machine damage caused by loss of control:

o Reduce transport speed for slippery

or rough conditions.

o Obey all highway traffic regulations

in your area when transporting on public roads.

3.3 FIRST USE

After attaching transporter to towing vehicle for the first time, drive slowly, watching and listening FROM THE OPERATOR'S SEAT for unusual towing behavior or steering control problems.

CAUTION

Before investigating an unusual sound or attempting to correct a problem, shut off engine, engage parking brake and remove key.

a. Tighten any loose hardware after the first

5 hours operation. Refer to SECTION G, Paragraph 2, Recommended Torques.

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3.4 TOWING ONE-AXLE AND TWOAXLE TRANSPORTERS WITH M SERIES WINDROWER TRACTOR

The one-axle and two-axle MT8 Header Transporters can be towed with the MacDon M Series Windrower Tractor provided that the MacDon Transporter Adapter Hitch (B5247) is attached to the tractor.

CAUTION

Towing the Transporter without a header on the Transporter is not recommended because of the lack of sufficient weight on the tractor drive wheels for safe operation of the tractor.

b. Start tractor and lower windrower lift legs fully

and approach hitch.

c. Line up legs with pockets in hitch and drive

forward until legs fully engage hitch.

CAUTION

If necessary to tow the Transporter without a header on the Transporter, do not operate tractor at typical road speed. Proceed with caution.

3.4.1 Attaching Adapter Hitch to Windrower Tractor

a. Remove clevis pins from hitch.

d. Rotate stops against legs and insert clevis

pins. Secure with hairpins.

e. Attach safety chain on hitch to center link

mounting bracket on tractor frame. Leave some slack in chain to allow hitch to be raised to maximum height of lift linkage. Secure chain with locking device.

f. Connect wiring harness from hitch to tractor.

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3.4.2 Hookup to Windrower Adapter Hitch

a. Open pintle on adapter hitch. b. Start tractor and activate header lift cylinders

on tractor to lower tractor hitch.

c. Slowly approach transporter hitch with tractor

and line up pintle with hitch ring on transporter.

d. Activate header lift cylinders on tractor until

pintle engages hitch ring on transporter. Raise slightly to take weight of the hitch jack.

e. Stop tractor engine and remove key.

i. Plug in wiring harnesses at tractor hitch and

transporter.

f. Close pintle lock and insert locking pin. g. Route safety chains through tractor hitch frame

and connect under frame. Ensure hook safety latches are closed.

h. Turn jack handle to retract jack. Remove pin

from jack and rotate jack to transport position. Secure jack with pin.

j. Attach breakaway switch lanyard to tractor

adapter hitch.

k. Start tractor and raise header lift legs to full

height (towing mode). l. Stop tractor engine and remove key. m. Engage header lift cylinder stops. See tractor

operator’s manual. n. Remove blocks if used, from transporter

wheels.

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3.4.3 Unhook From Windrower Adapter Hitch

a. Stop tractor engine and remove key. b. Block the transporter wheels to prevent

transporter from moving.

c. Remove pin that holds jack in storage location

on transporter frame. Rotate jack to working position and re-insert pin to secure jack.

d. Lower jack to the ground. Use a wooden block

if ground is soft.

g. Disconnect breakaway switch lanyard from

windrower hitch.

h. Disconnect electrical plug on windrower hitch. i. Disengage tractor lift cylinder locks. j. Start tractor engine and activate header lift

cylinders to lower the hitch and disengage pintle ring on transporter.

3.4.4 Unhook From Windrower Leaving Adapter Hitch on Transporter

The following procedure is the normal method for unhooking the transporter from the windrower tractor.

e. Remove safety chains from windrower hitch. f. Remove locking pin from pintle and raise pintle

lock.

a. Stop tractor engine and remove key. b. Block the transporter wheels to prevent

transporter from moving.

c. Remove pin that holds jack in storage location

on transporter frame. Rotate jack to working position and re-insert pin to secure jack.

d. Lower jack to the ground. Use a wooden block

if ground is soft. e. Disengage tractor lift cylinder locks. f. Start tractor engine and activate header lift

cylinders to lower the adapter hitch onto blocks

or the ground.

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g. Stop engine and remove key.

h. Disconnect wiring harness at tractor.

k. Start tractor and back away from hitch.

l. Re-install clevis pins into hitch boots.

i. Remove safety chain from tractor and store on

hitch.

j. Remove clevis pins from tractor legs and set

aside.

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3.5 TOWING ONE-AXLE AND TWOAXLE TRANSPORTERS WITH TRUCK

CAUTION

• To avoid bodily injury and/or machine damage caused by loss of control:

• Check tire condition and pressure prior to transporting.

• Connect hitch to towing vehicle with a proper hitch pin with a spring locking pin or other suitable fastener.

• Attach hitch chain to towing vehicle. Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is needed for turns.

• Ensure wiring is properly connected and lights and brakes are working correctly

b. Open pintle and lower transporter hitch onto

truck hitch with jack.

c. Raise jack fully. Remove pin from jack and

rotate to storage location. Secure with pin.

d. Close pintle lock and secure with lynch pin.

CAUTION

Ensure towing vehicle is capable of handling transporter tongue weight and gross weight to ensure adequate braking performance and control.

a. Refer to paragraph 2.2 TRANSPORTER

WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT DATA for transporter gross weights and tongue weights.

IMPORTANT

Tongue weight is higher on one and twoaxle transporters than other trailers because wheels are located to provide clearances for loading and unloading procedures.

3.5.1 Hookup to Truck

b. Back up truck to align pintle with transporter

hitch.

a. Shut off truck engine and remove key.

e. Attach safety chains to truck and plug in the

electrical connector to truck receptacle.

FRONT VIEW – COVER OPEN

IMPORTANT

Center pin on towing vehicle electrical receptacle must not be energized, otherwise the transporter brakes will be activated. Re-wire receptacle if necessary.

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f. Check that transporter lights and brakes are

functioning.

g. Attach breakaway lanyard to truck hitch.

3.5.2 Unhooking from Truck

a. Park transporter on level ground. b. Shutoff truck engine and remove key. c. Block the transporter wheels.

d. Disconnect electrical plug from truck and store

on transporter.

e. Remove safety chains and breakaway switch

lanyard from truck and store on transporter.

f. Remove lynch pin from pintle and open pintle.

g. Remove pin securing jack in storage position

and rotate jack to working position. Secure with pin. Place wooden block under jack if ground is soft.

h. Lower jack to raise transporter hitch ring clear

of truck pintle.

i. Drive truck away from transporter.

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3.6 TOWING THREE-AXLE TRANSPORTER WITH M SERIES WINDROWER TRACTOR

3.6.1 Transporter Hookup to Windrower Adapter Hitch

CAUTION

Significant weight transfer to tractor is required for steering and braking in transport. See tractor operators manual.

d. Slowly approach transporter hitch with tractor

and line up pintle with hitch ring on transporter. e. Stop tractor engine and remove key. f. Lift transporter hitch onto tractor pintle hitch.

g. Close pintle lock and insert locking pin. h. Route safety chains through tractor hitch frame

and connect under frame. Ensure hook safety

latches are closed.

a. Open pintle on tractor hitch.

b. Remove two pins and washers on weight

transfer spring assembly and store in holes in frame.

c. Start tractor and activate header lift cylinders

to lower tractor hitch to ground.

i. Attach breakaway switch lanyard to tractor

hitch.

j. Retrieve electrical plug from transporter and

connect to receptacle on tractor hitch.

CAUTION

If necessary to tow the Transporter without a header on the Transporter, do not operate tractor at typical road speed. Proceed with caution.

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IMPORTANT

If transporter is being moved without a header on it, do not re-install pins in weight transfer assembly. Store pins in holes in frame.

k. If header is on transporter, re-insert pins and

washers in slotted holes weight transfer assembly.

l. Start tractor and raise header lift legs to full

height (towing mode). m. Stop tractor engine and remove key. n. Engage header lift cylinder stops. See tractor

operator’s manual. o. Remove blocks if used, from transporter

wheels.

f. Disconnect wiring harness at tractor.

g. Remove safety chain from tractor and store on

hitch.

3.6.2 Unhook From Windrower Leaving

Adapter Hitch on Transporter

The following procedure is the normal method

for unhooking the transporter from the

windrower tractor. a. Stop tractor engine and remove key.

b. Block the transporter wheels to prevent

transporter from moving. c. Disengage header lift cylinder stops. d. Start tractor and activate header lift cylinders

to lower hitch to ground. e. Stop engine and remove key.

h. Remove clevis pins from tractor legs and set

aside.

i. Start tractor and back away from hitch.

j. Re-install clevis pins into hitch boots.

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3.6.3 Windrower Hookup to Adapter Hitch on Transporter

Refer to paragraph 3.4.1 Attaching Adapter Hitch to Windrower Tractor.

3.6.4 Transporter Unhook From Windrower Adapter Hitch

a. Stop tractor engine and remove key. b. Block the transporter wheels to prevent

transporter from moving. c. Disengage header lift cylinder stops. d. Start tractor and activate header lift cylinders

to lower hitch to ground.

h. Remove safety chains from adapter hitch and

store on transporter hitch.

e. Remove two pins and washers on weight

transfer spring assembly and store in holes in

frame.

i. Lift transporter hitch off tractor adapter pintle

hitch.

f. Disconnect breakaway switch lanyard from

adapter hitch and store on transporter. g. Disconnect electrical plug on adapter hitch.

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3.7 TOWING THREE-AXLE TRANSPORTER WITH COMBINE

Only a three-axle transporter can be towed with a combine when equipped with the combine towing hitch assembly.

3.7.1 Hookup to Combine

a. If combine hitch not already installed, refer to

SECTION UA. UNLOADING AND SETUP, Step 3. Set Up Combine Hitch.

IMPORTANT

Ensure hitch allows sufficient clearance between combine and header reel. Adjust hitch if required. Refer to SECTION UA, Step 3. Set Up Combine Hitch.

b. Extend the tongue as follows to assist in

hitching to the combine.

4. Lower latch so that forward pin rests on tongue.

c. Start combine and slowly back up so that

tongue slides back into the tow-bar.

d. Continue to back up until latch re-engages the

tongue.

e. Stop combine engine and remove key.

1. Remove pin in tow-bar latch.

2. Lift latch to disengage tongue.

3. Pull tongue to align with combine hitch and connect to combine. Refer to combine Operator’s Manual for instructions on towing equipment with the combine.

f. Re-install pin in latch to lock tongue. g. Attach safety chains to combine.

h. Connect transporter electrical plug to combine

receptacle.

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NOTE

Receptacle on combine must be a seven circuit RV type connector.

FRONT VIEW – COVER OPEN

IMPORTANT

Center pin must not be energized.

i. Attach breakaway switch lanyard to combine. j. Remove blocks from transporter wheels if

applicable.

3.7.2 Unhook From Combine

a. Park transporter on level ground. b. Shutoff combine engine and remove key. c. Block the transporter wheels. d. Disconnect breakaway switch lanyard from

combine.

e. Disconnect electrical plug from combine and

store on transporter.

f. Remove safety chains and breakaway switch

lanyard from combine and store on transporter. g. Disconnect transporter hitch from combine. h. Drive combine away from transporter.

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3.8 TOWING THREE-AXLE TRANSPORTER WITH TRUCK

CAUTION

Ensure towing vehicle is capable of handling transporter tongue weight and gross weight to ensure adequate braking performance and control.

3.8.1 Hookup to Truck

a. Refer to paragraph 2.1 TRANSPORTER

WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT DATA for transporter gross weights and tongue weights.

b. Back up truck to align pintle with transporter

hitch.

c. Shut off truck engine and remove key.

IMPORTANT

Center pin on towing vehicle electrical receptacle must not be energized, otherwise the transporter brakes will be activated. Re-wire receptacle if necessary.

g. Check that transporter lights and brakes are

functioning.

h. Attach breakaway lanyard to truck hitch.

d. Open pintle and lift transporter hitch onto truck

hitch.

e. Close pintle lock and secure with lynch pin. f. Attach safety chains to truck and plug in the

electrical connector to truck receptacle.

3.8.2 Unhook from Truck

a. Park transporter on level ground. b. Shutoff truck engine and remove key. c. Block the transporter wheels.

d. Disconnect electrical plug from truck and store

on transporter.

e. Remove safety chains and breakaway switch

lanyard from truck and store on transporter. f. Remove lynch pin from pintle and open pintle. g. Lift transporter hitch off truck hitch. h. Drive truck away from transporter.

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3.9 LOADING D SERIES WINDROWER HEADER ONTO TRANSPORTER

a. Set up transporter to suit your header. Refer

to Step 2. Configuring The Transporter in SECTION UA. UNLOADING AND SETUP.

b. Block the transporter wheels.

3.9.1 Prepare the Header

a. Raise the stabilizer wheels on header as

follows:

1. Support wheel weight by lifting slightly with one hand on handle (A), and pull up on handle (B) to release lock.

2. Lift wheel with handle (A) to uppermost position and engage support channel into slot (C) in upper support.

3. Push down on handle (B) to lock.

b. The right hand stabilizer wheel on 35 ft

headers needs to be removed prior to loading onto two-axle and three-axle transporters.

1. Remove clevis pin (D) securing axle to axle support.

2. Remove wheel assembly (E) and reinstall clevis pin in axle or axle support.

3. Store wheel assembly on header deck or in truck bed.

c. If towing on road or highway with truck,

remove and store the crop dividers in location provided on end sheet. Refer to header Operator’s Manual.

d. If loading header for the first time, remove the

two leg guides and hardware that are secured to the transporter left center support. Discard bolt and nut.

e. Install leg guides on header as follows:

LH LEG

RH LEG

1. Raise header fully, shut down windrower engine and remove key.

2. Engage both header lift cylinder stops.

3. Locate leg guides on outboard side of both center legs on header. Secure each guide with four bolts and nuts.

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3.9.2 Prepare the Transporter

a. Ensure both cutterbar tie-downs on transporter

are in the down position and the transporter is cleared of tools or other debris that may damage the header.

3.9.3 Loading Procedure

a. Disengage header lift cylinder stops and start

windrower.

b. Approach transporter from left hand side, lining

up the mid-point of the header (center-link) with the mid-point of the two center supports on the transporter.

NOTE

Orange or red marking tape on the transporter frame identifies the mid-point between the center cutterbar supports. Tape may need to be relocated depending on header configuration. Refer to SECTION UA. Step 2. Configuring the Transporter.

TIP

Mark the center guard with fluorescent paint/marker or equivalent to assist in lining up header with transporter. The

b. Remove hairpin on left support tube and slide

support tube to inboard side of support. Reinstall hairpin.

c. Remove hairpin to remove chain from storage

position on support tube.

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center guard is at the mid-point of the header opening.

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c. Slowly continue forward until the guards touch

the white plastic stops on the transporter. Lower header as required so that the white plastic stops remain visible from the operator’s station.

d. Slowly lower header onto transporter cutterbar

supports.

IMPORTANT

Header should rest firmly in and against the support pockets.

g. Lower reel fully and retract to aft position. h. Shutdown windrower and remove key. i. Disconnect reel and header drive hydraulics

and store on tractor. Refer to header operator’s manual.

j. Disengage header float springs and disconnect

center link. Refer to tractor operator’s manual.

e. Back up slightly until cutterbar guard tips

approximately line up with the top plate on the cutterbar support.

k. Remove the two pins securing header boots to

tractor.

l. Start windrower and back away from header.

3.9.4 Engage Cutterbar Tie-downs

CAUTION

Cutterbar tie-downs must be engaged before transporting header. Failure to do so may result in header shifting on transporter and damage to header or transporter.

f. Continue to lower header until leg guides

contact supports at rear of header and header is resting fully on the transporter.

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a. Remove lynch pin from storage location on

lever.

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b. Position hook onto cutterbar lower edge.

c. Pull lever to lock hook onto cutterbar. The tie-

down is an over-center locking system and should require a firm pull to lock the hook.

d. Re-install lynch pin in lever to lock into

position.

e. If the cutterbar tie-down does not latch

properly, adjust as follows:

1. Check that header is properly positioned on transporter.

3. Back-off the two nuts below pivot with the lever in the up position.

4. Position tie-down with hook firmly engaging the cutterbar. Tighten the two attachment bolts.

5. Lower lever and tighten nuts slightly.

6. Raise lever. Lever should over-center

2. Loosen the two tie-down attachment bolts.

with a firm pull. Adjust nuts as required.

7. Repeat above steps 2 to 6 for other tiedown.

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3.9.5 Attach Header Anchor Chain

a. If first use, undo bolt to remove retaining plate

at end of chain.

b. Install retaining plate in keyhole slot in header

RH leg with bolt removed in previous step. Do not fully tighten as plate must be able to swivel.

c. Swivel retaining plate and install chain in

keyhole slot. Tighten bolt on plate to secure chain in slot.

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3.10 UNLOADING D SERIES WINDROWER HEADER

a. Block the transporter wheels.

f. Remove pins from header boots.

b. Loosen bolt on anchor chain retaining plate

and swivel plate off chain.

c. Remove chain from slot.

d. Remove lynch pins from both cutterbar tie-

downs and push levers down to disengage hooks from cutterbar.

g. Rotate latch on centerlink to down position.

h. Approach header with windrower tractor and

line up lift legs with header boots.

i. Continue forward so that tractor legs engage

header boots.

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e. Store lynch pin in hole provided on lever.

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j. Connect center link as follows: MECHANICAL LINK – M150

1. Loosen nut and rotate barrel to adjust length so that link lines up with header bracket.

2. Install pin and secure with cotter pin.

3. Tighten nut against barrel. A slight tap with a hammer is sufficient.

HYDRAULIC LINK – M200 STD, M150 OPTION

1. Activate header tilt cylinder switches in tractor to position center link cylinder so that it can connect to header.

n. Install pins into tractor legs to secure header

boots onto legs.

o. Back slowly away from transporter.

2. Push down on rod end of link cylinder until hook engages pin on header and is locked.

NOTE

If optional auto-connect system is installed, activate link lift cylinder from in the cab to lower center link onto header.

k. Activate header lift cylinders on tractor to lift

header slightly. Ensure that centerlink securely engages pin on header. Raise

header fully. l. Shutdown tractor engine and remove key. m. Engage lift cylinder locks on tractor.

p. Secure anchor chain to transporter support

with hairpin.

q. Re-install stabilizer wheel and crop dividers

onto header.

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3.11 LOADING D AND FD SERIES COMBINE HEADER

a. Set up transporter to suit your header. Refer

to Step 2. Configuring The Transporter in SECTION UA. UNLOADING AND SETUP.

b. Block the transporter wheels.

3.11.1 Prepare the Header and Transporter

a. Raise the stabilizer wheels on header as

follows:

d. If loading header for the first time, remove the

two leg guides and hardware that are secured to the transporter center support. Discard bolt and nut.

e. Install leg guides on header as follows:

1. Raise header fully, shut down combine engine and remove key.

2. Engage both header lift cylinder stops. Refer to combine operator’s manual.

1. Support wheel weight by lifting slightly with one hand on handle (A), and pull up on handle (B) to release lock.

2. Lift wheel with handle (A) to uppermost position and engage support channel into slot (C) in upper support.

3. Push down on handle (B) to lock.

b. The right hand stabilizer wheel on 35 ft

headers needs to be removed prior to loading onto two-axle and three-axle transporters.

1. Remove clevis pin (D) securing axle to axle support.

2. Remove wheel assembly (E) and reinstall clevis pin in axle or axle support.

3. Store wheel assembly on header deck or in truck bed.

c. If towing on road or highway with truck,

remove and store the crop dividers in location provided on end sheet. Refer to header Operator’s Manual.

RH LEG

LH LEG

3. Insert four bolts in each leg from inside.

NOTE

If necessary, use a pry bar to allow installation of bolts into leg.

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f. Locate leg guides on bolts and secure with

nuts.

g. Ensure both cutterbar tie-downs on transporter

are in the down position and the transporter is cleared of tools or other debris that may damage the header.

3.11.2 Loading Procedure

a. Disengage header lift cylinder stops and start

combine.

b. Approach transporter from left hand side, lining

up the mid-point of the header (center-link) with the mid-point of the two center supports on the transporter.

NOTE

TIP

Mark the center guard with fluorescent paint/marker or equivalent to assist in lining up header with transporter. The center guard is at the mid-point of the header opening.

c. Slowly continue forward until the guards touch

the white plastic stops on the transporter. Lower header as required so that the white plastic stops remain visible from the operator’s station.

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d. Slowly lower header onto transporter cutterbar

supports.

e. Back up slightly until cutterbar guard tips

approximately line up with the top plate on the cutterbar support.

f. Continue to lower header until leg guides

contact supports at rear of header and the header is resting fully on the transporter.

IMPORTANT

Header should rest firmly in and against the support pockets.

RIGID HEADER – LH SUPPORT

RIGID HEADER – RH SUPPORT

FLEX HEADER – LH SUPPORT

FLEX HEADER – RH SUPPORT

g. Detach header/adapter from combine. Refer

to CA20 Combine Adapter Operator’s Manual.

h. Engage cutterbar tie-downs. Refer to

paragraph 3.9.4 Engage Cutterbar Tie-downs.

i. Attach header anchor chain. Refer to

paragraph 3.9.5 Attach Header Anchor Chain.

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3.12 UNLOADING D AND FD SERIES COMBINE HEADER

a. Block the transporter wheels.

e. Leave lever in lowered position and store lynch

pin in hole provided on lever.

f. Attach combine to header/adapter. Refer to

CA20 Combine Adapter Operator’s Manual.

g. Activate header lift cylinders on combine to lift

header off transporter.

h. Back slowly away from transporter.

b. Loosen bolt on anchor chain retaining plate

and swivel plate off chain.

c. Remove chain from slot.

d. Remove lynch pins from both cutterbar tie-

downs and push levers down to disengage hooks from cutterbar.

i. Secure anchor chain to transporter support

with hairpin.

j. Re-install stabilizer wheel (if removed) and

crop dividers onto header.

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3.13 ATTACHING/DETACHING CA20 COMBINE ADAPTER

The combine and CA20 Combine Adapter may be detached from the header and then reattached with the header loaded on the MT8 transporter. Refer to the CA20 Combine Adapter Operator’s Manual for instructions.

3.14 STORAGE

Do the following at the end of each operating season:

a. Clean the transporter thoroughly.

CAUTION

Never use gasoline, naphtha or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or flammable.

b. Store in a dry, protected place if possible. c. Repaint all worn or chipped painted surfaces to

prevent rust.

d. Apply grease to exposed threads, and sliding

surfaces of components. e. Check for worn components and repair. f. Check for broken components and order

replacements from your dealer. Attention to

these items right away will save time and effort

at beginning of next season. g. Replace or tighten any missing or loose

hardware. Refer to SECTION G, Paragraph 2,

Recommended Torques.

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4 MAINTENANCE

4.1 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES

• Park on level surface when possible. Block wheels securely if windrower is parked on an incline.

• Follow all safety procedures in Section G, Paragraph 1, Safety Instructions.

4.2 LUBRICATING THE TRANSPORTER

4.2.1 Lubricants

LUBRICANT SPEC DESCRIPTION USE

Grease SAE Multi-

Purpose.

High Temp.

Extreme Pressure

(EP). 0-1% Max

Molybdenum

Disulphide (NLGI

Grade 2).

Lithium Complex

Base.

Base Oil Viscosity

of 190-250 CST @

40C.

As Required Unless Otherwise Specified.

4.2.2 Lubricant Storage

a. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. b. Store in an area protected from dust, moisture,

and other contaminants.

4.2.3 Greasing Requirements

Refer to Paragraph 4.5 Maintenance Schedule for lubrication intervals.

b. Inject grease until bearings are fully packed

with grease.

c. Replace rubber end cap.

a. Remove rubber end cap to expose grease

zerk.

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4.3 WHEELS AND TIRES

DANGER

Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine.

4.3.1 Wheel Nuts

4.3.2 Wheel - Removal/Installation

DANGER

Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine.

4.3.2.1 Removal IMPORTANT

If transporter is not attached to towing vehicle, block transporter wheels to prevent movement.

a. Loosen wheel nuts slightly.

NOTE

Minimum jack capacity – 5000 lb (2270 kg).

IMPORTANT

Check and tighten wheel nuts after the first hour of operation and every 100 hours thereafter. Maintain 90-120 ft-lbf (122-163 N·m) torque using tightening sequence as shown.

IMPORTANT

Whenever a wheel is removed and reinstalled, check torque after one hour of operation.

b. Position jack and a block under frame close to

wheel.

IMPORTANT

Ensure jack locates on flat area under frame. Do not locate on axle as damage may occur and result in premature failure of the suspension system.

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c. Operate jack to raise wheel off ground. d. Remove wheel nuts and remove wheel.

4.3.2.2 Installation

CAUTION

When installing wheel be sure to use the holes that are countersunk to match nut profile. The uncountersunk holes do not seat the nuts correctly.

IMPORTANT

Be sure valve stem (A) points away from wheel support.

a. Position wheel on spindle and install nuts.

Partially tighten.

b. Remove blocks or stand, and lower jack until

tire contacts the ground.

c. Torque nuts to 90-120 ft-lbf (122-163 N·m) in

accordance with tightening sequence shown.

d. Lower jack completely and remove from work

area.

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4.3.3 Tires

WARNING

• Service tires safely.

• A tire can explode during inflation and

cause serious injury or death.

• Do not stand over tire. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose.

• Never increase air pressure beyond 40 psi (276 kPa) to seat the bead on the rim.

• Replace the tire if it has a defect.

• Replace a wheel rim, which has cracks,

wear or severe rust.

• Never weld a wheel rim.

• Never use force on an inflated or

partially inflated tire.

• Make sure the tire is correctly seated before inflating to operating pressure.

• If the tire is not in correct position on the rim, or is too full of air, the tire bead can loosen on one side, causing air to leak at high speed and with great force. An air leak of this nature can thrust the tire in any direction, endangering anyone in the area.

• Make sure all the air is removed from a tire before removing the tire from a rim.

• Do not remove, install or make repairs to a tire on a rim unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

• Take the tire and rim to a qualified tire repair shop.

4.3.3.2 Wear

a. Inspect tires as follows and in accordance with

Maintenance Schedule. See paragraph 4.5.

WEAR PATTERN CAUSE ACTION

Cupping

Out of

Balance

Center

Wear

Over

Inflation

Edge Wear

Under

Inflation

Check Bearing

Adjustment And

Balance Tires.

Adjust Pressure

To Particular

Load Per Tire

Catalog.

Adjust Pressure

To Particular

Load Per Tire

Catalog.

Toe

Wear

Flat

Spots

Side

Wear

Incorrect

Toe-in

Wheel

Lockup and

Skidding

Loss of

Camber or

Overloading

Align.

Avoid Sudden

Stops When

Possible And

Adjust Brakes.

Ensure Load

Doesn’t Exceed

Axle Rating.

Align.

4.3.3.1 Inflation

a. Check tire pressure daily. Maintain pressure

at 65 psi (448 kPa).

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4.4 ELECTRICAL

4.4.1 Lights

b. Use electrical tape and wire clips as required

to prevent wires from dragging or rubbing.

c. Keep lights clean and replace burnt bulbs.

Refer to Parts Catalog.

4.4.1.1 Tail/Brake/Signal Replacement

a. Using a blade type screwdriver or equivalent,

pry light assembly from rubber mount b. Disconnect wire and discard light assembly. c. Connect new light assembly to wire and push

assembly into rubber mount until it is firmly

seated.

4.4.1.4 License Plate Light

a. Loosen screw and pull off cover. b. Replace light bulb. c. Reinstall cover and tighten screw.

4.4.2 Electric Brakes

4.4.2.1 Wiring

The transporter electric brake system is activated when the brakes on the towing vehicle are applied, sending an electrical signal to the transporter brakes. Check that the towing vehicle wiring does not activate the brakes unless the towing vehicle brakes are applied. See connector wiring schematic.

4.4.1.2 Clearance Lights

a. Using your fingers, pull light assembly from

rubber mount. b. Disconnect wire and discard light assembly. c. Connect new light assembly to wire and push

assembly into rubber mount until it is firmly

seated.

4.4.1.3 Red Light Bar

FRONT VIEW – COVER OPEN

4.4.2.2 Brake Adjustment IMPORTANT

Adjustments to the electric brakes must be performed by qualified service technicians. See your MacDon dealer.

a. Pull off the lens. b. Replace bulb and reinstall plastic lens.

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4.4.2.3 Breakaway Battery

a. Remove four screws and two nuts in battery

case cover.

b. Pull off cover slowly as battery is not supported

in case and may fall out.

RED

BLACK

c. Check voltage across terminals with a

voltmeter. It should read 12 volts.

d. To replace battery, pull off spade type

connectors from battery terminals and remove battery.

e. Position new battery in case and connect blue

wire to red terminal and the white wire to the black terminal. Refer to Parts Catalog for battery part number.

f. Re-install cover, ensuring wiring exits the case

through the slot in the cover.

g. Secure cover with four screws and two nuts.

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frame, e.g. "3 Months or 3000 Miles", service the

4.5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The following maintenance schedule is a listing of periodic maintenance procedures, organized by service intervals. Regular maintenance is the best insurance against early wear and untimely breakdowns. Following this schedule will increase machine life. For detailed instructions, refer to the specific headings in this manual. Use the lubricant specified in Paragraph 4.2.1, Lubricants.

Service Intervals: The recommended service intervals are in hours of operation. Where a service interval is given in more than one time

machine at whichever interval is reached first.

IMPORTANT

Recommended intervals are for average conditions. Service the machine more often if operated under adverse conditions (severe dust, extra heavy loads, etc.).

CAUTION

Carefully follow safety messages given under Paragraph 4.1 Recommended Safety Procedures.

INTERVAL SERVICE

FIRST USE

EVERY USE

WEEKLY

END OF

SEASON

3 MONTHS OR

3000 MILES

(4830 km)

6 MONTHS OR

6000 MILES

(9660 km)

12 MONTHS OR

12000 MILES

(19320 km)

* IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANNUAL MAINTENANCE BE DONE PRIOR TO START OF OPERATING

SEASON.

1. Check brakes operational.

2. Check breakaway system battery and switch operation.

Check tire inflation pressure – 65 psi (448 kPa).

1. Adjust brakes to proper operating clearance.

2. Check wheel nuts and adjust as required.

3. Check tires for wear, cuts, bulging, etc.

1. Check brake magnets for wear and current draw.

2. Check brake controller for correct amperage and modulation.

3. Inspect suspension for deformation, wear, and loose fasteners.

4. Visually inspect wheels for distortion, cracks, or dents.

1. Inspect brake linings for wear or contamination.

2. Inspect wiring for bare spots, fraying, etc.

3. Inspect wheel drum for abnormal wear and scoring.

4. Inspect seals for leakage. Replace if removed.

5. Visually check header support welds for cracks.

Refer To Paragraph 3.3 FIRST USE.

Refer To Paragraph 3.14 STORAGE.

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ACTION: 9 - Check 6 - Lubricate S - Change

↔ - Adjust

Approximate Mileage

Date

RECORD

MAINTENANCE

FIRST USE

EVERY USE

Serviced By

Refer to Paragraph 3.3, FIRST USE for checklist.

NOTE: A RECORD OF DAILY MAINTENANCE IS NOT

Breakaway Switch Operational

NORMALLY REQUIRED BUT IS AT THE

OWNER/OPERATOR’S DISCRETION.

Brakes Operational

WEEKLY

Tire Inflation

3 MONTHS OR 3000 MILES (4830 km)

Brake Operating Clearance

↔

Tires

Wheel Nut Torque

6 MONTHS OR 6000 MILES (9660 km)

Brake Magnets

Brake Controller

Suspension

Wheels

12 MONTHS OR 12000 MILES (19320 km)

Brake Linings

Support Welds

Wiring

Wheel Drum

Wheel Bearing Seals

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5 TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION

Noisy Brakes

Locking Brakes

Transporter Pulls To One Side

Under Adjustment Adjust. *

Broken Brake Components Replace Components. *

Incorrect Brake Components Install Correct Components. *

Loose, Bent, Or Broken Brake Components.

Faulty Controller. Test And Correct. *

Insufficient Wheel Load. Adjust System Resistor And

Under Adjustment. Adjust. *

Out-Of-Round Drums. Machine Or Replace. *

Incorrect Tire Pressure. Inflate Evenly On Both Sides

Broken Wires. Find And Repair. -

Wrong Magnet Lead Wire. Correct. *

Unmatched Tires On Same Axle. Match Tires On Same Axle. 4.3.2

Replace Components. *

Synchronize.

To Correct Pressure.

PARA-

GRAPH

4.3.3.1

Brakes Dragging

No Brakes

Defective Or Damaged Shoe And Lining.

One Side Out Of Adjustment. Adjust. *

Over Adjustment. Adjust. *

Out-Of-Round Drums. Machine Or Replace. *

Incorrect Brake Components Install Correct Components. *

Loose, Bent, Or Broken Brake Components.

Faulty Breakaway Switch. Repair Or Replace. *

Loose Wheel Bearing Adjustment. Adjust. *

Bent Spindle. Replace Axle. *

Severe Under Adjustment. Adjust *

Faulty Controller. Test And Correct. *

Short Circuits. Find And Correct. *

Open Circuits Find And Correct. *

Install New Shoe And Lining. *

Replace Components. *

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SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION

PARA-

GRAPH

Weak Brakes

Harsh Brakes

Surging Brakes

Brake Adjustment Not Correct. Adjust. *

Corroded Connections. Clean And Correct Cause Of

Corrosion.

Excessively Worn Brake Linings. Replace Shoe And Lining. *

Incorrect Lining. Install Correct Shoe And

Lining.

Grease Or Oil On Lining Or Magnets. Repair Grease Seal. Clean

Or Replace Linings.

Glazed Lining. Refurbish Or Replace. *

Excessive Drum Wear. Replace Drum. *

Overloaded Transporter. Correct. 2

Improper Synchronization. Correct. *

Brake Adjustment Incorrect Adjust. *

Improper Controller. Change. *

Faulty Controller. Test And Correct. *

Grease On Lining Or Magnets. Clean Or Replace. *

Out-Of-Round Drums Or Cracked

Machine Or Replace. *

Drums.

Intermittent Brakes

Brake/Signal Lights Not Working

Breakaway System Not Working

* See your MacDon dealer.

Faulty Controller. Test And Correct. *

Broken Wires. Repair Or Replace. -

Loose Connections. Find And Repair. -

Faulty Ground. Find And Repair. -

Burnt Out Bulb. Replace Bulb. 4.4.1

Broken Wire. Find And Replace. -

Towing Vehicle Problem. Find and Correct -

Faulty Switch. Repair Or Replace. *

Faulty Connections. Find And Repair -

Breakaway System Battery Dead. Replace Battery. 4.4.2.3

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