MacDon A30-D - SELF-PROPELLED COMPONENTS

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SECTION 4 COMPONENTS

Form 169000 / 169040 20 Revision D

4.2 SELF-PROPELLED

SKID SHOE / GAUGE ROLLER

CONDITIONER

HAZARD LIGHT

REEL BAT

REEL CAM

DRIVESHIELD WOBBLE BOX - DOUBLE KNIFE AUGER

HAZARD LIGHT

HYDRAULIC DRIVE

FORMING SHIELD

WINDROWER

HEADER DRIVE

WOBBLE BOX

CUTTERBAR

LEAN BAR

Main Page

Introduction3
Table of Contents4
Safety8
Safety Alert Symbol8
Signal Words8
Safety Signs8
Safety Sign Installation8
3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Pull-Type9
3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Self-Propelled12
2-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Self-Propelled14
General Safety16
Definitions18
Component Identification19
Pull-Type19
Self-Propelled22
Specifications23
Pull-Type Headers23
Self-Propelled Headers25
Operation27
Owner/Operator Responsibilities27
Operational Safety27
Tractor Setup: Pull-Type28
Tractor Requirements28
Drawbar Adjustment28
Drawbar Hitch Set-Up29
Point Hitch (Cat. II, III or IIIN) Set-Up30
Mower Conditioner / Tractor Hookup: Pull-Type31
Drawbar Hook-Up31
Point Hitch (Cat. II, III, or IIIN) Hook-Up32
Hydraulic Connections33
Mower Conditioner / Tractor Unhook: Pull-Type34
Drawbar Hitch Unhook34
3-Point Hitch Unhook36
Header Attachment: Self-Propelled37
A30-S, A30-D37
A40-D39
Configure Reverser Valve Jumper Hose48
Header Detachment: Self-Propelled50
A30-S, A30-D Detachment50
A40-D Detachment51
Transporting Mower Conditioner53
Self-Propelled53
Pull-Type: Towing53
Pull-Type: Flatbed56
Break-In Period61
Pre-Season Check61
Daily Start-Up Check61
Shutdown Procedure62
Engaging the Pto: Pull-Type62
Lift Cylinder Lock-Outs62
Self-Propelled62
Pull-Type62
Steering: Pull-Type63
Right Side Operation: Pull-Type63
Left Side Operation: Pull-Type64
Avoiding Obstacles64
Square Corners64
Degree Turn65
Unplugging the Header / Mower Conditioner66
Unplugging Conditioner: Pull Type66
Unplugging Conditioner: Self-Propelled - A30-S and A30-D66
Unplugging Sickle66
Header Operation67
Lean Bar Position67
Auger Speed68
Reel Speed69
Auger Position70
Reel Position79
Tine Aggressiveness Adjustment83
Cutting Height84
Header Angle85
Header Flotation86
Feed Pan / Rock-Drop Tine Position87
Hay Conditioner88
Roll Tension91
Forming Shields92
Tall Crop Dividers94
Ground Speed95
Grass Seed Windrowing96
Haying Tips98
Curing98
Topsoil Moisture98
Weather and Topography98
Windrow Characteristics98
Driving on Windrow98
Raking and Tedding98
Chemical Drying Agents98
Storage99
Maintenance and Servicing100
Preparation for Servicing100
Recommended Safety Procedures100
Maintenance Specifications101
Recommended Torques101
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants104
Conversion Chart105
Driveshields106
Lift Cylinder Lock-Outs106
Self-Propelled106
Pull-Type106
Lubrication107
Greasing Procedure107
Lubrication Points107
Oiling117
Sealed Bearing Installation119
Hydraulics120
Hydraulics: Self-Propelled120
Hydraulics: Pull-Type120
Hoses and Lines121
Sickle and Sickle Drive122
Sickle Section Replacement122
Sickle Removal122
Sickle Installation123
Sickle Head Bearing Removal123
Sickle Head Bearing Installation123
Spare Sickle124
Sickle Guards124
Sickle Hold-Downs129
Sickle Drive Belt: A30-S131
Sickle Drive Belts: A30-D133
Sickle Drive Belts: A40-D138
Sickle Drive Timing Adjustment142
Wobble Box144
Reel and Reel Drive: A30-S, A30-D147
Reel Drive Chain: A30-S, A30-D147
Reel Drive Belts: A30-S, A30-D148
Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings: A30-S, A30-D149
Reel and Reel Drive: A40-D151
Reel Drive: A40-D151
Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings: A40-D151
Auger and Auger Drive: A30-S, A30-D156
Auger Drive Chain: A30-S156
Auger Drive Chain: A30-D157
Auger Drive Belt: A30-S158
Auger Drive Belts: A30-D159
Auger Pans160
Rubber Fingers160
Stripper Bars160
Auger and Auger Drive: A40-D161
Conditioner162
Changing Gearbox Oil162
Forming Shield Removal162
Disassemble Forming Shield163
Assemble Forming Shield163
Install Forming Shield163
Hydraulic Drive Motor Removal: All Models164
Hydraulic Drive Motor Installation: All Models164
Gearbox Removal: A30-S165
Gearbox Installation: A30-S166
Gearbox Removal: A30-D168
Gearbox Installation: A30-D170
Gearbox Removal: A40-D172
Gearbox Installation: A40-D173
Wheels, Tires, and Hitch: Pull-Type175
Wheel Bolts175
Wheel Removal175
Wheel Installation175
Tire Inflation176
Skid Shoe Wear Plate Replacement177
Gauge Rollers178
Electrical178
Maintenance Schedule179
Self-Propelled Mower Conditioner179
Pull-Type Mower Conditioner181
Troubleshooting183
Windrower Performance183
Mechanical186
Options and Attachments188
Hydraulic Header Angle Kits: Pull-Type188
Additional Skid Shoes188
Gauge Roller Kit188
Replacement Reel Bat Kits: A30-S, A30-D188
Stub Guard Conversion Kit188
Tall Crop Divider Kit188
Unloading and Assembly189
Index190

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