In order to ensure that the header/pickup will operate smoothly and efficiently for years to come, it is
important that it be correctly set up and properly maintained. Windrow headers with pickup
attachments are designed to pick up windrows of agricultural products such as wheat, soybeans,
canola, barley, etc. and small seed pick ups, and are only intended for such use.
Contained in this manual are safety precautions, operating instructions, and service and maintenance
procedures for the PW7 Pickup Header, and Series IV Rake-Up and SwathMaster pickups. The units
covered in this manual are compatible with John Deere 50 Series and 60 Series combines, Case IH
Combines, New Holland Combines, Gleaner/Massey/Challenger Combines and Claas/Lexion
combines.
The following header sizes are covered in this manual:
13 foot
15 foot
The following pickup models are covered in this manual:
PICKUP SERIES IV ATTACHMENTS
Rake-Up
12’ Small Seed
14’
16’
SwathMaster
12’ Small Seed
14’
16’
Note: Left and right hand are referenced from the operator’s seat looking forward. The illustrations
in this manual may not match your exact machine.
We welcome your suggestions, questions or comments regarding the installation, operation or
maintenance of the header /pickup.
All printed publications are classified as uncontrolled documents and are subject to change without notice at the discretion of MacDon Industries Ltd.
Published: February 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... I
SECTION 1 – PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Serial Numbers ...............................................................................................1
SECTION 2 – SAFETY
2.1 General Safety Practices ................................................................................3
2.2 Safety During Attachment to Combine..........................................................3
2.3 Safety During Operation ................................................................................4
2.4 Safety During Servicing .................................................................................5
When ordering parts or when requesting information or assistance always give the following
information:
1. Model
2. Serial Number and Year of Production
Pickup Serial Plate Location
Record model and serial number of your header/pickup below:
PICK-UP
Model _____________________________
Serial Number _____________________________
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY
The Safety Alert Symbol is used to alert the reader to important safety messages in this manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury. Carefully read and observe all safety
messages and symbols in this manual and on your machine to avoid serious injury or death.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
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.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, could result in machine damage.
-ATTENTION!
-BECOME ALERT!
-YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
***IMPORTANT***
Before any person uses this product he/she should take sufficient time learning all necessary
precautions and procedures. Each operator should:
Ensure all people, pets and tools are clear.
Read and fully understand all procedures/precautions in the Operators Manual.
Be instructed and experienced in safe and proper use of the unit.
If information not covered in this manual is required, contact your local dealer.
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SECTION 2 SAFETY
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
All operators must:
Be instructed in the safe and proper use
of this machine and understand all safety
signs and instructions in this manual.
Carefully read all safety messages in this
manual and on your machine.
Keep all safety signs in good condition.
Replace when necessary.
Use and maintain all safety lights and
devices.
Wear necessary protective clothing when
operating or servicing machinery.
Be prepared for emergencies by keeping
a first aid kit and emergency numbers
easily accessible.
Have authorized personnel repair/replace
any damaged or deteriorated parts
immediately to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
Find a spacious, clear, and level surface
to perform any maintenance or
adjustments.
Always shut-off machinery before
performing any adjustments or service.
Never remove obstructions from running
machinery.
Never operate machinery without all
shields in place.
Never engage pickup drive with people
near machine.
Review safety instructions annually.
Modifications to the machine not
approved by MacDon Industries Ltd.
are not allowed. Unapproved
modifications may affect the safety,
reliability, and durability of the
machine and void warranty.
2.2 SAFETY DURING COMBINE
ATTACHMENT
Find a spacious, clear, and flat work area.
Read and understand all installation
procedures. Refer to applicable section
in this manual for reference.
Check for obstructions on combine,
header, and in work area before starting.
Lower header and pickup to ground or
engage feeder safety locks, shut off
combine, remove key and wait until all
moving parts have stopped before
working around header/combine.
Take extreme care when working around
hydraulic lines. Hydraulic fluid under
high pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause serious tissue damage. Seek
immediate medical attention if skin
penetration occurs.
At all times keep body parts away from
the pickup & header when moving.
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SECTION 2 SAFETY
2.3 SAFETY DURING OPERATION
A) Extremity Lights
P00541
Extremity Light
P00542
Extremity Lights
The header comes with a left and right hand
extremity light that works in conjunction with
the flashing/signal combine lights. For bulb
replacement, see appropriate section in this
manual.
ATTENTION: Reflectors that are damaged
or worn are to be replaced immediately.
NOTE: Red and Orange Reflectors are visible
from the rear; amber is visible from the front.
New reflectors are available from your dealer.
B) Drive Shaft Safety
Shields are in place for your
protection. Replace any worn or
missing shields.
Drive shaft shields are to rotate
freely at all times (free from binding
while chained). Replace worn shield
bearings promptly.
Never operate header without
shields in place.
Never make modifications to the
drive shaft and shields.
ALWAYS store the drive shaft in
its storage holder. Never use safety
chains to support drive shaft.
DO NOT step on the drive shaft.
Any servicing to the drive shaft
must only be done when the header
is lowered to the ground or the
combine feeder house locks are
engaged, the machine is shut off,
the ignition key is removed and all
moving parts have stopped. Never
make adjustments to, or clean a
running combine.
Make sure drive shaft is attached
properly before operation.
Keep any loose fitting clothing,
jewelry, or long hair away from
moving parts, components, or
retainer chains.
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2.4 SAFETY DURING SERVICING
Any servicing to machinery must only be
done after the header is lowered to the
ground or combine, feeder house is
locked, is shut off, the ignition key is
removed and all moving parts have
stopped.
Take extreme caution around hydraulic
lines. Release all pressure in the system
before servicing or inspecting for leaks.
Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can
penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury. Never use your hands to inspect
lines. Seek immediate medical attention
if fluid is injected into the skin.
Familiarize yourself with proper
servicing procedures in this manual.
Wear protective clothing and use
personal safety devices when required.
A) Tire Safety
A tire that explodes could cause serious
injury. Have a qualified service
technician service the tires.
When inflating tires take extreme care.
An over inflated tire can explode.
Recommended tire pressure is 8-10 psi.
Replace rim if overly rusted or cracks are
noticed.
Stand clear from tire when inflating. Use
a clip-on air chuck, and extension hose.
B) Pickup Hold down Safety Locks
WARNING: OVERHEAD
OBJECT HAZARD Always
activate safety locks before
working under raised hold down.
a) Raise hold down all the way up with
hydraulic cylinder.
b) Engage hold down safety locks as shown.
P00669
Safety Lock Engaged
c) Complete work underneath hold down.
d) Disengage safety locks as shown.
P00670
Safety Lock Disengaged
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C) Combine Feeder House Safety Locks
(Safety Locks Will Vary According to Combine)
WARNING: At no time is any
service procedure to be performed
without the header lowered to the
ground or the feeder house safety locks
engaged.
a) Raise feeder house up completely.
b) Engage feeder house lock.
P00030
Feeder House Lock Engaged
(May not be exactly as shown)
c) Complete work underneath header/pickup.
d) Disengage feeder house lock
P00009
Feeder house Lock Disengaged
(May not be exactly as shown)
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2.5 SAFETY INFORMATION/SIGN LOCATION
Operators must read and follow all safety information in this manual and on safety signs located
on the machine.
Missing, damaged, or illegible safety signs must be replaced immediately.
All new shields or components must include the latest safety signs.
All safety signs and their locations are shown in the illustrations below. Both three-panel (with
text) and two-panel (graphics only) versions are shown.
Safety signs displaying the “Read Operators Manual” symbol are intending to
direct the operator to the Operators Manual for further information regarding
safety, adjustments, maintenance and/or procedure for specific areas of the unit.
RAKE-UP SPECIFIC SAFETY SIGNS
Rotating Drive Hazard, Pinch Point
Located on Belt Guard
184371 2-PANEL 184386
184397 3-PANEL 184393
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Rotating Drive Hazard
Located on Frame under Belt Guard
SWATHMASTER SPECIFIC SIGNS
Rotating Drive Hazard
Located Frame under Belt Guard
Rotating Drive Hazard
Located on Belt Guard
2-PANEL - 184371
2-PANEL - 184401
3-PANEL - 184404
3-PANEL - 184397
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PICKUP SAFETY SIGNS (Rake-Up & SwathMaster)
P00012
Warning, Safety Lock
Located on Lower Hold down Arms
Storage Brace Rotation
RH & LH Wind guard
Pinch Point Located on LH Idler Rotor
Shield (Rake-Up shown, SwathMaster similar)
2-PANEL - 184386
2-PANEL - 191496
3-PANEL - 184365
2-PANEL - 184384
3-PANEL - 184392
3-PANEL - 184393
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HEADER SAFETY SIGNS
P00205
Danger, Rotating Driveline, European
Located on Drive Shaft
P00017
Danger, Missing Shield
Located on Driveshaft (under shield)
Decal, Chain Entanglement
Located Above Chain (behind header LH shield)
3-PANEL - 30316
2-PANEL - 191104
3-PANEL - 36651
2-PANEL - 184401
3-PANEL - 184404
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SECTION 2 SAFETY
HEADER FRAME 2-PANEL DECALS
1. Header Crushing Hazard
184370
4. Rotating Drive Hazard
184371
3. Auger Wrapping Hazard
191494
5. Read Operators Manual
2. Keep Shields in Place
184385
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184372
SECTION 2 SAFETY
HEADER FRAME 3-PANEL DECALS
1. Header Crushing Hazard - 184398
4. Rotating Drive Hazard
184397
3. Rotating Parts Hazard - 184406
2. Rotating Drive Line Hazard - 184395
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SECTION 3
SETUP COMPLETION
3.1 CONNECTING HEADER/PICKUP TO
COMBINE: JOHN DEERE / LEXION/
AGCO
NOTE: For Case IH and New Holland
Combines, see Section 3.2
NOTE: The operator of the combine should
be well trained in the use of combine controls.
Improper use of the combine could result in
damage to property or serious injury or
death.
a) Check to see that all header and feeder house
locking devices are open and ready for
engagement.
b) On combines equipped with feeder house
lateral tilt, position the feeder house front
face to be square with feeder house floor.
c) Lower the combine feeder house so that the
feeder house saddle will just pass under the
upper beam of the header.
d) Enter the header opening and lift the header
off the ground. The feeder house saddle and
header beam should now be firmly engaged.
e) Raise the feeder house completely.
f) TURN OFF COMBINE ENGINE,
REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE
IGNITION, AND ENGAGE THE
FEEDER HOUSE SAFETY LOCK.
HEADER UPPER BEAM
FEEDER SADDLE
P00029
Positioning on Combine
(May not be exactly as shown)
P00030
Engaged Feeder House Lock
(May not be exactly as shown)
g) Engage the header locking mechanisms,
wiring and hydraulics. Refer to the
“Completing Hook Up to Your Combine”
section for combine specific instructions.
h) Attach auger drive shaft. See “Drive Shaft
Installation”-section 7.5 in this manual.
i) Disengage the feeder house locks and secure
in the storage position.
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P00009
Disengaged Feeder House Lock
(May not be exactly as shown)
Completing Hook Up To Your Combine
Each combine manufacturer has a different
design for lower locking mechanism on the
header. The locking mechanism is an important
step in protecting your header/pickup from
damage.
On all models the feeder house must be properly
installed onto the header before the locks could
be activated.
ATTENTION: Do not operate or move
header without engaging the lower locking
mechanism. Failure to do so may cause
damage to your equipment.
3.1.1 JOHN DEERE
50 Series:
a) Take the John Deere locking pin out of its
storage position and slide it into the slot of
the header.
b) Loosen the nuts of the header locking plates.
c) Position the plate so that the lower corner of
the plate rests against the pin.
d) Check that pin moves freely in and out.
e) Tighten the header adjustment plate nuts.
f) Modification to hydraulic lines and wiring
harnesses may be required if adapter kit is
not available from local dealer.
P00032
HEADER
ADJUSTMENT
PLATE
John Deere Locked Position
P00033
50 SeriesOpen Position
60 Series:
60 Series combines come equipped with a multi
function system, which connects the hydraulics,
electrical and mechanical locks.
a) Remove the hydraulic multi coupler from the
storage bracket.
b) Install the multi coupler onto the feeder
house coupler.
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c) Lower the lever into the engaged or locking
position. This will automatically engage the
header / feeder house locks, wiring and
hydraulics.
P00493R
Hydraulic Coupler in Storage Bracket
P00547
Hydraulic Coupler in Field/Locked Position
To Adjust Plates:
a) Loosen the nuts of the header locking plates.
b) Position the plate so that the lower corner of
the plate rests against the pin.
c) Check that pin moves freely in and out.
d) Tighten the header adjustment plate nuts.
P00546
Lower Locking Pin
3.1.2 CLAAS / LEXION
a) Check that locking pins are in outward
position and secured with clevis pin in hole
#2.
Install Guide Plates Standard Feeder
Only
Hole #2
b) Guide plates are stored in the document
holder on the back side of the header.
Install guide plates at lower slots on
standard feeder house only. Guide plates
are not required with HP (Header Pitch)
feeder house.
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c) Disengage the feeder house locks and
secure in the storage position.
Lower feeder house so hooks are below
mounting bracket.
d) Move combine into header opening and align
cylinders or feeder hooks with mounting
brackets on header.
Header Mounting Brackets
Standard Feeder HP Feeder
Feeder Hooks
e) Raise feeder house completely and engage
feeder house lock.
f) Insert lock pins in place using hole #1. Pin
must be at the top of the slot as shown.
Note: On combines equipped with feeder house
fore-aft tilt, the feeder house face must be
positioned so that the header floor is parallel to
the ground when header is in operating position.
Hole #1
Hole #1
Combines with auto-contour:
Extend cylinder to approximately the middle
position. Install guide plates as above to lock
the auto contour. Guide plates are stored in
the document holder on the back side of the
header.
ATTENTION: Not installing locking guide
plates on combines with auto-contour may
lead to pickup disconnecting from
combine, especially when auto-contour is
tilted to one side. Severe machine damage
can result.
g) Disengage pickup storage braces. See
Storage Brace Disengagement in this
manual.
ATTENTION: Never lower header to the
ground while the locking pins are in place
and storage braces are engaged. This will
cause severe damage to your machine
ATTENTION: Locking pins must be
correctly engaged into feeder slots.
Operating the unit with locking pins
disengaged or improperly engaged can
severely damage the unit.
Standard Feeder with Guide Plates
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h) Remove the hydraulic/electrical multi
coupler cover from the storage bracket.
i) Install the multi coupler from the feeder
house onto the header multi coupler.
j) This will automatically engage the wiring
and hydraulics.
Header Multi Coupler
Feeder house Multi Coupler in Storage
3.1.3 AGCO
a) Engage lower locking mechanism as follows:
Insert concave door tool (E) in latch socket
(F) and rotate latch clockwise to lock hooks
(G) into the adapter frame (both sides).
MAKE CERTAIN that the latch is rotated
over-center to securely lock the hooks. If it
does not latch, check to determine if the
lower pins (H) are seated in the adapter back.
If not, place a block under the left end of the
adapter and lower the adapter to reseat the
pins. Re-latch the hooks.
H
F
G
E
LOCK HOOKS INTO ADAPTER FRAME
BOTH SIDES - Agco
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b) Attach hydraulics and electrical - Single
Point Connection (if equipped):
Clean all hydraulic hoses and couplings
before connecting to prevent contamination of
hydraulic system.
Align the single point header connector (A)
with the single point connector on the
combine (B) and lock by moving latch (C)
over-center.
NOTE: To install a header with single point
connector on a combine without a single point
connector, an adapter is required. See your
combine dealer.
A
Agco Single Point Connector – Header Side
C
B
Agco Single Point Connector – Combine Side
d) Connect hydraulic hoses to combine –
Without Single Point Connection:
Attach the ½ inch hydraulic hose from
the combine to the female coupler on the
header.
Attach the ½ inch hydraulic hose from
the header to the female coupler on the
combine.
Attach the 3/8 hydraulic hose (hold-down
line) from the header to the combine.
Agco Hydraulic Connections
(Non Single Point Connector)
e) Connect wiring harness – Without Single
Point Connection:
Attach extremity lighting wiring harness
to the combine receptacle, located on the
left side of the feeder house. Ensure
harness connector is pushed in far enough
to lock into receptacle.
Agco Electrical Connections
(Non Single Point Connector)
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3.2 CONNECTING HEADER/PICKUP TO
COMBINE – CASE IH &
NEW HOLLAND
NOTE: The operator of the combine should
be well trained in the use of combine controls.
Improper use of the combine could result in
damage to property or serious injury or
death.
NOTE: For New Holland combines built prior
to Model Year 2009, order B5614 – NH Auto
Header Height Sensor Kit from your MacDon
Dealer. Installation instructions are provided
with the kit.
a) Check to see that all header and feeder house
locking devices are open and ready for
engagement. Ensure handle (A) is positioned
so that hooks (B) can engage header lower
mounts.
B
A
b) On combines equipped with feeder house
lateral tilt, position the feeder house front
face to be square with feeder house floor.
c) Lower the combine feeder house so that the
feeder house saddle will just pass under the
upper beam of the header
d) Enter the header opening and lift the header
off the ground. The feeder house saddle and
header beam should now be firmly engaged.
HEADER UPPER BEAM
FEEDER SADDLE
Positioning on Combine
(May not be exactly as shown)
e) Raise the feeder house completely.
f) TURN OFF COMBINE ENGINE,
REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE
IGNITION, AND ENGAGE THE
FEEDER HOUSE SAFETY LOCK.
P00030
Engaged Feeder House Lock
(May not be exactly as shown)
P00029
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g) Push up on handle (A) on combine so that
hooks (B) from photo on page 2 engage
header lower mounting pins (K) on both
sides of the feeder house.
h) Be sure slot in lever (E) engages welded rod
on handle (A) to lock handle in place.
i) If hook (B) does not fully engage header
lower mounting pin (K) on both sides of the
feeder house when (A) and (E) are engaged,
adjust position of mounting pin (K) in slot as
required.
If force to engage handle (A) and lever (E) is
too loose or excessive, loosen bolts (G), and
adjust lock force as required. Re-tighten
bolts.
K
j) Connect Hydraulic Multi-coupler at (H) and
electrical harness at (J).
H
H
E
A
B
G
k) Disengage the feeder house locks and secure
in the storage position.
Disengaged Feeder House Lock
(May not be exactly as shown)
J
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3.3 FEEDERHOUSE WIDTH
CONVERSION
For John Deere, Case IH, New Holland and
Agco Combines, see the instructions supplied
with the mechanical completion package to
initially configure the header to suit your
combine. For Lexion combines, machines are
factory configured for narrow combine feeder.
Before use with a Lexion combine with wide
feeder house, the header must be reconfigured
using the supplied parts as follows:
Lexion – Narrow to Wide:
NOTE: These instructions can also be used to
convert a header configured for a John Deere
narrow feeder combine to a wide feeder house.
For Agco combines, see your dealer for
conversion instructions for the three available
feeder house widths.
a) Remove the two outer auger hand hole
covers to gain access to inside of auger.
Flight extension
c) Remove finger hole covers and add two
additional auger fingers and finger guides at
the next two open locations at both sides of
the auger (total of 4). These are shipped in
the document case at back of header.
d) Reinstall hand hole covers.
e) Remove lower stripper bar and stripper bar
extensions.
f) Move lower stripper bars outward one hole
so they are flush with combine feeder house
opening and bolt to the header floor.
Hand hole Covers
b) Remove the auger flight extensions. These
Extension bracket/bars
are the innermost pieces of flighting on each
side of auger center.
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g) Attach removed stripper bar extensions to the
outside of the back wall of header for
storage.
Stripper Bar Storage
h) Adjust stripper bars. See section 4.10 in this
manual.
i) Save all removed components for conversion
back to narrow opening at a later date if
necessary. In this case, the process described
above must be reversed.
NOTE: Before disengaging storage braces,
raise the header so wheels are just off the
ground.
Pickups are delivered with the storage and
cylinder braces engaged. Storage and cylinder
braces are located on each side of the pickup.
Before the pickup can be used, storage braces
must
be disengaged or machine will be
damaged.
P00659
Storage BraceDisengagement
a) Remove clevis pin.
b) Rotate storage brace upward into the
stiff-arm clevis.
Stiff Arm Clevis
Clevis Pin
P00677
c) Place clevis pin in stiff-arm clevis and
replace clip pin to secure brace upwards.
P00678
Storage Brace Disengaged
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