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MacDon 912 User Manual

MacDon 912
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Model 912 / 922
AUGER HEADER and
Model 722
HAY CONDITIONER
Model 933
Grass Seed Special
AUGER HEADER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Form 46620 Issue 11/06
Sugg. Retail: $15.00

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MacDon 912 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMacDon
Model912
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Serial Number Locations

Safety

Safety Alert Symbol

Symbol indicating important safety messages and on safety signs.

Signal Words

Use of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION for safety messages.

Safety Signs

Reproduction of safety signs on header and installation instructions.

General Farm Safety

General safety precautions for all machinery operation.

Specifications

Auger Headers

Details on available sizes, cut widths, speeds, and weights.

722 Hay Conditioner

Details on type, roll width, diameter, speed, and weight.

Torque Specifications

Correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews.

Operation

Owner/Operator Responsibilities

Duties of the owner and operator for safe and proper machine use.

Attaching the Hay Conditioner

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the hay conditioner.

Detaching the Hay Conditioner

Step-by-step instructions for removing the hay conditioner.

Break-In Period

Initial operational checks and procedures for new machines.

Pre-Starting Checks

Procedures to follow before starting operation each season or day.

Header Controls and Stops

Main controls and safety stops for header height adjustment.

Operating Variables and Adjustments

Adjustments for lean bar, ground speed, reel speed, pitch, cutting height, angle, and flotation.

Auger and Conditioner Adjustments

Adjustments for auger deflectors, roll intermesh, roll tension, feed pan, and forming shields.

Haying Tips

Factors affecting hay curing time and quality.

Header Operation Procedures

Unplugging, roll opener, transporting, lifting, and storage.

Maintenance/Service

Service Procedures

Safety precautions and general guidelines before servicing the machine.

Recommended Lubricants and Capacities

Types of grease, gear lube, and required capacities.

Greasing Procedures

Daily, 25-hour, 50-hour, and 100-hour greasing points.

Sickle and Sickle Drive Maintenance

Lubrication, section replacement, removal, guards, hold-downs, timing, and speed adjustments.

Reel and Reel Drive Maintenance

Reel position, finger replacement, speed, belt, and chain tension.

Auger and Auger Drive Maintenance

Auger position, speed, and drive belt/chain tension adjustments.

Hay Conditioner Maintenance

Roll timing, drive belt tension, and gear case lubricant.

Maintenance Schedule and Record

Periodic maintenance intervals and a log for service history.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Table of symptoms, problems, solutions, and reference pages.

Attachments

Tall Crop Kit

Kit for crop dividers and lean bar extensions for tall crops.

Gauge Rollers and Skid Shoes

Optional components for adjusting cutting height and following ground contours.

Replacement Reel Bat Kits

Bat assemblies for reel repair and replacement.

Stub Guards

Guards for effective cutting in tough grass crops.

Conditioned Windrow Side Delivery System

System for side delivery of conditioned crops to a chopper.

Hydraulic Conditioner Roll Opener

Optional kit to open conditioner rolls for clearing plugs.

Unloading & Assembly

Prepare to Unload and Unload Header

Instructions for safely unloading the header from transport.

Header Setup and Support

Installing skid shoes, removing pans, and setting support stands.

Attaching the Hay Conditioner

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the hay conditioner.

Conditioner Assembly and Shields

Installing breather, side deflectors, fins, and forming shields.

Auger Pan and Forming Rod Installation

Installing auger pan extensions and forming rods for grass seed headers.

Hydraulic Conditioner Roll Opener Installation

Installation instructions for the optional hydraulic roll opener kit.

Auger Header Pre-Delivery Checklist

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