This manual contains safety information, set-up instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, and parts
informationforthe Model HC10 HayConditioner. Thishayconditioner,whenteamedwith an M-SeriesSelf-Propelled
Windrowerpower unitand a D-Series Draper Header,will cut and lay crop into uniform, fluffy windrows. Conditioning
or crimping the cut hay allows moisture release for quicker drying and earlier processing.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIALPROVIDEDBEFORE ATTEMPTINGTOUNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE
THE MACHINE.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions given in this
manual, your hay conditioner 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 topics. 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.
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Serial Number
Record the serial number of the hay conditioner in the space below.
HAY CONDITIONER SERIAL NO: ____________
Serial Number Plate (A) is located on the rear cover of the conditioner frame as shown below.
s
Figure 1: Serial Number Plate
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TABL E OF CONTENTS
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... i
Serial Numbers.................................................................................................................................ii
Index ..................................................................................................................................................137
Model HC10 Hay Conditioner Predelivery Checklist........................................................................143
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1Safety
1.1Safety Alert Symbols
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety
messages in this manual and on safety signs on
the hay conditioner.
This symbol means:
• ATTENTION!
• BECOME ALERT!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Carefullyreadandfollowthesafetymessage
accompanying this symbol.
Why is safety important to you?
• Accidents disable and kill.
• Accidents cost.
• Accidents can be avoided.
Figure 1.1: Read Operator’s Manual Before
Operating
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1.2Signal Wor
Three signal w
appropriate s
ords, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. The
ignal word for each situation has been selected using the following guidelines:
ds
DANGER
Indicates an i
mminently 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.
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1.3General Sa
fety
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 the protective clothing and personal safety
devices that COULD be necessary for the job at hand.
Don’t take chances.
• You may need:
– A hard hat
– Protective footwear with slip resistant soles
– Protective glasses or goggles
– Heavy gloves
Figure 1.2
– Wet weather gear
– A respirator or filter mask
– Hearing protection
Be aware that exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.Wearing suitable
hearing protection devices such as ear muffs or ear
plugs. These will help protect against objectionable
or loud noises.
•Provideafirst aid kit for use in case of emergencies.
•Keepafire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure the fire
extinguisher is properly maintained. Be familiar with its
proper use.
• Keep young c hildren away from the machinery at
all times.
• Beaware that accidents often happen when theOperator
istiredorinahurrytogetfinished. Takethetimeto
consider the safest way. Never ignore warning signs
of fatigue.
Figure 1.3
Figure 1.
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•Wearclosefitting 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 the shaft and can telescope freely.
• Use only service and repair parts, made, or approved by
the 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 the engine is running.
•Do NOT modify the machine.Non-authorized
modificationsmayimpair machine functionand/orsafety.
It may also shorten the machine’s life.
Figure 1.5
• Stop e ngine 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 w ith 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, are 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 1.6
Figure 1.7
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1.4Maintenan
To ensure your
• Review the ope
operation and
•Placeallcon
brake, remov
partsto stop
• Follow good
– Keep servic
–Besureele
grounded.
– Use adequa
• Relieve pr
and/or dis
• Before ap
sure all c
and coupl
• Keephand
and/or r
safety while maintaining the machine:
rator’smanual and all safety itemsbefore
/or maintenance of the machine.
trolsin Neutral, stop the engine, set the park
e the ignition key, and wait for all moving
beforeservicing,adjusting,and/orrepairing.
shop practices:
e area clean and dry.
ctrical outlets and tools are properly
te light for the job at hand.
essure from hydraulic circuits before servicing
connecting the machine.
plying pressure to a hydraulic system, make
omponents are tight and that steel lines, hoses,
ings are in good condition.
s,feet, clothing, andhair away from all moving
otating parts.
ce Safety
Figure 1.8: Slip on Puddle
•Clearth
carryin
making a
•Instal
frame b
•Ifmore
same ti
mecha
acces
other
of dri
• Wear protective gear when working on the machine.
• Wear heavy gloves when working on knife components.
e area of bystanders especially children when
g out any maintenance and repairs or when
ny adjustments.
l transport lock or place safety stands under the
efore working under the hay conditioner.
than one person is servicing the machine at the
me,beawarethatrotatingadrivelineorother
nically driven component by hand (for example,
sing a lube fitting) will cause drive components in
areas(belts,pulleys, and knife)tomove. Stay clear
ven components at all times.
Figure 1.9: Keep Away
Figure 1.10: Safety Gear
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1.5Hydraulic
• Always place a
dismounting.
• Makesurethat
are kept in go
•Replaceanyw
hoses and ste
• Do not attem
lines, fitti
or welding.
extremely
suddenly a
• Wearprope
a high-pre
as a backs
aleak.
• If injure
hydrauli
Serious
hydraul
ngs, or hoses by using tapes, clamps, cements,
d by a concentrated high-pressure stream of
c fluid, seek medical attention immediately.
infection or toxic reaction can develop from
ic fluid piercing the skin.
ll hydraulic controls in Neutral before
all components in the hydraulic system
od condition and clean.
orn, cut, abraded, flattened, or crimped
el lines.
pt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic
The hydraulic system operates under
high pressure. Such makeshift repairs will fail
nd create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
rhand and eyeprotectionwhen searching for
ssurehydraulic leak. Usea piece of cardboard
top instead of hands to isolate and identify
Safety
Figure 1.11: Checking Hydraulic Leaks
• Before
sure al
and co
Figure 1.12: Hydraulic Pressure Hazard
applying pressure to a hydraulic system, make
l components are tight and that steel lines, hoses,
uplings are in good condition.
Figure 1.13: Wear Safety Glasses
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1.6Tire Safet
• Failure to fol
on a wheel or ri
result in seri
•DoNOT atte
proper tra
low proper procedures when mounting a tire
m can produce an explosion that may
ous injury or death.
mpt to mount a tire unless you have the
ining and equipment.
y
Figure 1.14: Lower All Safety Stops
•Haveaq
ed tire maintenance.
requir
Figure 1.15: Safely Filling a Tire with Air
ualified tire dealer or repair service perform
Figure 1.16: Over-Inflation of Tire
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1.7Battery Sa
WARNING
• Keep all spark
batteries, as
explosive.
•Ventilatewh
a gas given off by electrolyte is
en charging in enclosed space.
fety
sandflames away from the
Figure 1.17
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WARNING
• Wear safety glasses when working near
batteries.
• Do not tip batteries more than 45° to avoid
electrolyte loss.
• Battery electrolyte causes severe burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
• Electrolyte splashed into the eyes is extremely
dangerous. Should this occur, force the eye
open, and floodwithcool,cleanwaterforfive
minutes. Call a doctor immediately.
• If electrolyte is spilled or splashed on clothing
or the body, neutralize it immediately with a
solution of baking soda and water, then rinse
with clear water.
Figure 1.18
WARNING
• To avoid injury from spark or short circuit,
disconnectbatterygroundcablebefore
servicing and part of electrical system.
• Do not operate the engine with alternator or
battery disconnected.With battery cables
disconnected and engine running, a high
voltage can be built up if terminals t ouch the
frame. Anyone touching the frame under these
conditions would be severely shocked.
• Whenworkingaround storagebatteries,
remember that all of the exposed metal parts
are live. Never lay a metal object across the
terminals because a spark or short circuit will
result.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Figure 1.19
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1.8Welding Precautio n
High currents and voltage spikes associated with welding can cause damage to electronic components. Before
welding on any part of the windrower or an attached header, disconnect all electronic module harness connections
as well as the battery cables. Refer to your technical manual or MacDon Dealer for proper procedures.
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1.9Engine Saf
ety
WARNING
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and
personal injury.
CAUTION
• In the initial start-up of a new, serviced, or repaired engine always make provision to shut the
engine off, in order to stop an over-speed. This may be accomplished by shutting off the air and/or
fuel supply to the engine. Over-speed shut down should occur automatically for engines that are
controlled electronically.
• Do not bypass or disable the automatic shutoff circuits. The circuits are provided in order to help
prevent personal injury. The circuits are also provided in order to help prevent engine damage. See
the technical manual for repairs and adjustments.
• Inspect the engine for potential hazards.
• Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is on, underneath, or close to the engine. Ensure that
theareaisfreeofpersonnel.
• Allprotective guards and all protective covers m ust be installed if the engine must be started in order
to perform service procedures.
• To help prevent an accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work around the parts carefully.
• If a warning tag is attached to the engine start switch or to the controls, do NOT start the engine
or move the controls. Consult with the person who attached the warning tag before the engine is
started.
• Start the engine from the operator’s compartment.Always start the engine according to the
procedure that is described in the Engine Starting section of the operator’s manual. Knowing
the correct procedure will help to prevent major damage to the engine components and prevent
personal injury.
• To ensure that the jacket water heater (if equipped) and/or the lube oil heater (if equipped) is working
correctly, check the water temperature gauge and/or the oil temperature gauge during the heater
operation. Engine exhaust contains products of combustion which can be harmful to your health.
Always start the engine and operate the engine in a well ventilated area. If the engine is started in an
enclosed area, vent the engine exhaust to the outside.
NOTE: The engi
cold con
equipp
ne may be equipped with a device for cold starting. If the engine will be operated in very
ditions, then an additional cold starting aid may be required. Normally, the engine will be
ed with the correct type of starting aid for your region of operation.
1.9.1High Pressure Rails
CAUTION
Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel spray
may cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow these inspection, maintenance and service instructions may
cause personal injury or death.
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1.9.2Engine Electronics
WARNING
Tampering with the electronic system installation or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) wiring
installation can be dangerous and could result in personal injury or death and/or engine damage.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard. The electronic unit injectors use DC voltage. The Electronic Control Module
(ECM) sends this voltage to the electronic unit injectors. Do not come in contact with the harness
connectorfor the electronic unit injectorswhilethe engine is operating. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
This engine has
the engine oper
initiate an im
The following
• Warning
• Derate
• Shutdown
The followin
• Engine Cool
• Engine Oil P
• Engine Spee
• Intake Man
The engine
the monito
will provi
mediate action.
actions are available for engine monitoring control:
g monitored en gine operating conditions have the ability to limit engine speed and/or the engine power:
ifold Air Temperature
monitoring package can vary for different engine models and different engine applications. However,
ring system and the engine monitoring control will be similar for all engines. Together, the two controls
de the engine monitoring function for the specific engine application.
a comprehensive, programmable engine monitoring system. The ECM has the ability to monitor
ating conditions. If any of the engine parameters extend outside an allowable range, the ECM will
ant Temperature
ressure
d
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1.10Safety Si
• Keep safety si
• Replacesafet
become illegi
•Iforiginalp
replaced, be
safety sign.
• Safetysign
Parts Depar
ble.
arts on which a safety sign was installed are
sure the repair part also bears the current
sareavailablefromyourDealer
tment.
gns
gns clean and legible at all times.
ysignsthataremissingor
1.10.1Installing Safety Decals
To install a safety decal, follow these steps:
1. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
Figure 1.20: Read Operator’s Manual before
Operating
2. Decide on the exact location before you remove the decal backing paper.
3. Remove the smaller portion of the split backing paper.
4. Place the sign in position and slowly peel back the remaining paper, smoothing the sign as it is applied.
5. Small air pockets can be smoothed out or pricked with a pin.
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2.1Torque Specifications
The following tables give correct torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic fittings.
• Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart (unless otherwise noted throughout this manual).
• Replace hardware with the same strength and grade bolt.
• Check tightness of bolts periodically, using the tables below as a guide.
• Torque categories for bolts and cap screws are identified by their head markings.
2.1.1SAE Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque values shown inthistableare valid for non-greased,
ornon-oiledthreadsand heads. Therefore,doNOT grease
or oil bolts or cap screws unless otherwise specified in
this manual.
2.1.3Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum
Table 2.9 Metric Bolt Bolting into Cast Alu minum
Bolt Torque
Nominal
Size
8.8
(Cast Alumin
um)
(Cast Alumin
10.9
um)
ft·lbfN·mft·lbfN·m
M31
M42.64
M5
M669912
M814202028
M10284040
M12527073100
M14
M16
5.5
8
55
2.1.4Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings
1. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might
cause leakage.
2. Align tube with fitting before tightening.
Figure 2.4
A-NominalSize
3. Lubricate connection and hand-tighten swivel nut
until snug.
4. To prevent twisting the tube(s), use two wrenches.
Place one wrench on the connector body and with the
second, tighten the swivel nut to the torque shown.