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A30-S and A30-D
Pull-Type Mower Conditioners
A30-S, A30-D and A40-D
Self-Propelled Auger Headers
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Part #169000 Rev. D
$15
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Introduction
3
Table of Contents
4
Safety
8
Safety Alert Symbol
8
Signal Words
8
Safety Signs
8
Safety Sign Installation
8
3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Pull-Type
9
3-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Self-Propelled
12
2-Panel Safety Sign Locations: Self-Propelled
14
General Safety
16
Definitions
18
Component Identification
19
Pull-Type
19
Self-Propelled
22
Specifications
23
Pull-Type Headers
23
Self-Propelled Headers
25
Operation
27
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
27
Operational Safety
27
Tractor Setup: Pull-Type
28
Tractor Requirements
28
Drawbar Adjustment
28
Drawbar Hitch Set-Up
29
Point Hitch (Cat. II, III or IIIN) Set-Up
30
Mower Conditioner / Tractor Hookup: Pull-Type
31
Drawbar Hook-Up
31
Point Hitch (Cat. II, III, or IIIN) Hook-Up
32
Hydraulic Connections
33
Mower Conditioner / Tractor Unhook: Pull-Type
34
Drawbar Hitch Unhook
34
3-Point Hitch Unhook
36
Header Attachment: Self-Propelled
37
A30-S, A30-D
37
A40-D
39
Configure Reverser Valve Jumper Hose
48
Header Detachment: Self-Propelled
50
A30-S, A30-D Detachment
50
A40-D Detachment
51
Transporting Mower Conditioner
53
Self-Propelled
53
Pull-Type: Towing
53
Pull-Type: Flatbed
56
Break-In Period
61
Pre-Season Check
61
Daily Start-Up Check
61
Shutdown Procedure
62
Engaging the Pto: Pull-Type
62
Lift Cylinder Lock-Outs
62
Self-Propelled
62
Pull-Type
62
Steering: Pull-Type
63
Right Side Operation: Pull-Type
63
Left Side Operation: Pull-Type
64
Avoiding Obstacles
64
Square Corners
64
Degree Turn
65
Unplugging the Header / Mower Conditioner
66
Unplugging Conditioner: Pull Type
66
Unplugging Conditioner: Self-Propelled - A30-S and A30-D
66
Unplugging Sickle
66
Header Operation
67
Lean Bar Position
67
Auger Speed
68
Reel Speed
69
Auger Position
70
Reel Position
79
Tine Aggressiveness Adjustment
83
Cutting Height
84
Header Angle
85
Header Flotation
86
Feed Pan / Rock-Drop Tine Position
87
Hay Conditioner
88
Roll Tension
91
Forming Shields
92
Tall Crop Dividers
94
Ground Speed
95
Grass Seed Windrowing
96
Haying Tips
98
Curing
98
Topsoil Moisture
98
Weather and Topography
98
Windrow Characteristics
98
Driving on Windrow
98
Raking and Tedding
98
Chemical Drying Agents
98
Storage
99
Maintenance and Servicing
100
Preparation for Servicing
100
Recommended Safety Procedures
100
Maintenance Specifications
101
Recommended Torques
101
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
104
Conversion Chart
105
Driveshields
106
Lift Cylinder Lock-Outs
106
Self-Propelled
106
Pull-Type
106
Lubrication
107
Greasing Procedure
107
Lubrication Points
107
Oiling
117
Sealed Bearing Installation
119
Hydraulics
120
Hydraulics: Self-Propelled
120
Hydraulics: Pull-Type
120
Hoses and Lines
121
Sickle and Sickle Drive
122
Sickle Section Replacement
122
Sickle Removal
122
Sickle Installation
123
Sickle Head Bearing Removal
123
Sickle Head Bearing Installation
123
Spare Sickle
124
Sickle Guards
124
Sickle Hold-Downs
129
Sickle Drive Belt: A30-S
131
Sickle Drive Belts: A30-D
133
Sickle Drive Belts: A40-D
138
Sickle Drive Timing Adjustment
142
Wobble Box
144
Reel and Reel Drive: A30-S, A30-D
147
Reel Drive Chain: A30-S, A30-D
147
Reel Drive Belts: A30-S, A30-D
148
Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings: A30-S, A30-D
149
Reel and Reel Drive: A40-D
151
Reel Drive: A40-D
151
Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings: A40-D
151
Auger and Auger Drive: A30-S, A30-D
156
Auger Drive Chain: A30-S
156
Auger Drive Chain: A30-D
157
Auger Drive Belt: A30-S
158
Auger Drive Belts: A30-D
159
Auger Pans
160
Rubber Fingers
160
Stripper Bars
160
Auger and Auger Drive: A40-D
161
Conditioner
162
Changing Gearbox Oil
162
Forming Shield Removal
162
Disassemble Forming Shield
163
Assemble Forming Shield
163
Install Forming Shield
163
Hydraulic Drive Motor Removal: All Models
164
Hydraulic Drive Motor Installation: All Models
164
Gearbox Removal: A30-S
165
Gearbox Installation: A30-S
166
Gearbox Removal: A30-D
168
Gearbox Installation: A30-D
170
Gearbox Removal: A40-D
172
Gearbox Installation: A40-D
173
Wheels, Tires, and Hitch: Pull-Type
175
Wheel Bolts
175
Wheel Removal
175
Wheel Installation
175
Tire Inflation
176
Skid Shoe Wear Plate Replacement
177
Gauge Rollers
178
Electrical
178
Maintenance Schedule
179
Self-Propelled Mower Conditioner
179
Pull-Type Mower Conditioner
181
Troubleshooting
183
Windrower Performance
183
Mechanical
186
Options and Attachments
188
Hydraulic Header Angle Kits: Pull-Type
188
Additional Skid Shoes
188
Gauge Roller Kit
188
Replacement Reel Bat Kits: A30-S, A30-D
188
Stub Guard Conversion Kit
188
Tall Crop Divider Kit
188
Unloading and Assembly
189
Index
190
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MacDon A30-S Specifications
General
Knife Drive
Hydraulic
Header Type
Draper
Power Requirements
100 HP
Header Width
30 ft (9.1 m)
Cutting Width
30 ft (9.1 m)
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