MacDon R80 Rotary Disc Headers for SP Windrower Operators Manual
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R80 Rotary Disc
Self-Propelled Windrower
Header
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model Year - 2009
Part #169089 $15
Self-Propelled Windrower
Header
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model Year - 2009
Part #169089 $15
This Manual contains instructions for “SAFETY”, “OPERATION”, and “MAINTENANCE/SERVICE” for your new
MacDon Model R80 Rotary Disc Self-Propelled Windrower Header.
R80 ROTARY DISC SELF-PROPELLED WINDROWER HEADER
MacDon Model R80 Rotary Disc Self-Propelled Windrower Header.
R80 ROTARY DISC SELF-PROPELLED WINDROWER HEADER
Form # 169089 1 Model Year - 2009
1 INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the operating and maintenance procedures for the MacDon Model R80 Self-Propelled
Rotary Disc Header. Your new MacDon rotary header is designed to cut, condition, and lay in windrows a wide
variety of grasses and hay crops.
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 machine. If you follow the instructions given in this
manual, your Mower will work well for many years. A Parts Catalog is also supplied with your new header. If you
require more detailed service information, a Service Manual is available from your dealer.
Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to specific areas. Study 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. Store this Operator’s Manual and the Parts
Catalog with the windrower manuals in the cab storage compartment.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE HEADER.
____________________________________
Serial Number plate is located on the top surface
at the right hand end of the header.
1 INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the operating and maintenance procedures for the MacDon Model R80 Self-Propelled
Rotary Disc Header. Your new MacDon rotary header is designed to cut, condition, and lay in windrows a wide
variety of grasses and hay crops.
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 machine. If you follow the instructions given in this
manual, your Mower will work well for many years. A Parts Catalog is also supplied with your new header. If you
require more detailed service information, a Service Manual is available from your dealer.
Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to specific areas. Study 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. Store this Operator’s Manual and the Parts
Catalog with the windrower manuals in the cab storage compartment.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE HEADER.
____________________________________
Serial Number plate is located on the top surface
at the right hand end of the header.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form # 169089 2 Model Year - 2009
Section/Title Page
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 1
2 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 SAFETY SIGNS........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.3.1 Safety Sign Installation ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 Safety Sign Locations ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 GENERAL SAFETY.................................................................................................................................. 7
3 ACCRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................... 9
4 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................... 10
5 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 11
6 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................... 12
6.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 HEADER ATTACHMENT ....................................................................................................................... 14
6.3.1 M200 – 13 FT & 16 FT...................................................................................................................... 14
6.3.2 M150 - 13 FT .................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 HEADER DETACHMENT....................................................................................................................... 17
6.4.1 M200 – 13 FT & 16 FT...................................................................................................................... 17
6.4.2 M150 – 13 FT ................................................................................................................................... 18
6.5 TRANSPORTING WINDROWER........................................................................................................... 19
6.6 LIGHTS ................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.7 BREAK-IN PERIOD ................................................................................................................................ 20
6.8 PRE-SEASON CHECK........................................................................................................................... 20
6.9 DAILY START-UP CHECK..................................................................................................................... 20
6.10 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE................................................................................................................... 21
6.11 UNPLUGGING THE HEADER ............................................................................................................... 21
6.12 HEADER OPERATION........................................................................................................................... 22
6.12.1 Disc Speed ....................................................................................................................................... 22
6.12.2 Cutting Height ................................................................................................................................... 22
6.12.3 Header Angle.................................................................................................................................... 23
6.12.4 Header Flotation ............................................................................................................................... 23
6.12.5 Roll Gap ............................................................................................................................................ 24
6.12.6 Roll Tension...................................................................................................................................... 26
6.12.7 Forming Shields................................................................................................................................ 27
6.12.8 Ground Speed .................................................................................................................................. 29
6.12.9 Converging Drum Assemblies – Grass Seed Header ...................................................................... 30
6.12.10 Windrow Forming Rods .................................................................................................................... 30
6.12.11 Double Windrowing........................................................................................................................... 30
6.12.12 Tall Crop Dividers ............................................................................................................................. 31
6.12.13 Tall Crop Transition Shield – Grass Seed ........................................................................................ 31
6.13 HAYING TIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.1 Curing ............................................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.2 Topsoil Moisture ............................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.3 Weather and Topography................................................................................................................. 32
6.13.4 Windrow Characteristics ................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.5 Driving On Windrow.......................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.6 Raking and Tedding.......................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.7 Chemical Drying Agents ................................................................................................................... 32
6.14 STORAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 33
7 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ............................................................................................................................. 34
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING......................................................................................................... 34
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ......................................................................................... 34
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 35
Form # 169089 2 Model Year - 2009
Section/Title Page
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 1
2 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 SAFETY SIGNS........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.3.1 Safety Sign Installation ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 Safety Sign Locations ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 GENERAL SAFETY.................................................................................................................................. 7
3 ACCRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................... 9
4 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................... 10
5 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 11
6 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................... 12
6.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 HEADER ATTACHMENT ....................................................................................................................... 14
6.3.1 M200 – 13 FT & 16 FT...................................................................................................................... 14
6.3.2 M150 - 13 FT .................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 HEADER DETACHMENT....................................................................................................................... 17
6.4.1 M200 – 13 FT & 16 FT...................................................................................................................... 17
6.4.2 M150 – 13 FT ................................................................................................................................... 18
6.5 TRANSPORTING WINDROWER........................................................................................................... 19
6.6 LIGHTS ................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.7 BREAK-IN PERIOD ................................................................................................................................ 20
6.8 PRE-SEASON CHECK........................................................................................................................... 20
6.9 DAILY START-UP CHECK..................................................................................................................... 20
6.10 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE................................................................................................................... 21
6.11 UNPLUGGING THE HEADER ............................................................................................................... 21
6.12 HEADER OPERATION........................................................................................................................... 22
6.12.1 Disc Speed ....................................................................................................................................... 22
6.12.2 Cutting Height ................................................................................................................................... 22
6.12.3 Header Angle.................................................................................................................................... 23
6.12.4 Header Flotation ............................................................................................................................... 23
6.12.5 Roll Gap ............................................................................................................................................ 24
6.12.6 Roll Tension...................................................................................................................................... 26
6.12.7 Forming Shields................................................................................................................................ 27
6.12.8 Ground Speed .................................................................................................................................. 29
6.12.9 Converging Drum Assemblies – Grass Seed Header ...................................................................... 30
6.12.10 Windrow Forming Rods .................................................................................................................... 30
6.12.11 Double Windrowing........................................................................................................................... 30
6.12.12 Tall Crop Dividers ............................................................................................................................. 31
6.12.13 Tall Crop Transition Shield – Grass Seed ........................................................................................ 31
6.13 HAYING TIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.1 Curing ............................................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.2 Topsoil Moisture ............................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.3 Weather and Topography................................................................................................................. 32
6.13.4 Windrow Characteristics ................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.5 Driving On Windrow.......................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.6 Raking and Tedding.......................................................................................................................... 32
6.13.7 Chemical Drying Agents ................................................................................................................... 32
6.14 STORAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 33
7 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ............................................................................................................................. 34
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING......................................................................................................... 34
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ......................................................................................... 34
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 35
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