Why is the reel not releasing material in lodged and standing crop on MacDon D50?
If the reel is not releasing material in lodged and standing crop (reel fully lowered) on your MacDon Farm Equipment, it could be that the reel tines are too aggressive for standing crop. Reduce the cam setting (set to 1 or 2).
What to do if heads are shattering or breaking off with MacDon D50?
If you're experiencing heads shattering or breaking off while using your MacDon Farm Equipment, there are several reasons this could be happening. The reel speed may be too fast, so reduce it. The reel might be too low, so raise it. The ground speed might be too fast, so reduce it. If the crop is too ripe, consider operating at night when humidity is higher.
How to stop the knife from plugging on MacDon D50?
To prevent knife plugging, try the following: lower the reel or move it rearward, increase ground speed, adjust the hold-down, or replace the knife section.
Why are plant vines pinched between the top of the draper and cutterbar on MacDon D50 Farm Equipment?
If plant vines are being pinched between the top of the draper and cutterbar on your MacDon Farm Equipment, and the cutterbar has filled up with trash even with the draper to cutterbar gap properly adjusted, raise the header fully at each end of the field, or as required, and shift decks back and forth to help clean out the cutterbar. Manually remove debris from the cutterbar cavity to prevent damage to drapers.
Why are there too many heads in the center (herringbone) with my MacDon D50 Farm Equipment?
If you're getting too much herringbone (heads in the center) with your MacDon Farm Equipment, it could be because the draper speed is too fast or the draper angle is too steep, so reduce the draper speed and/or decrease the draper angle. Also, the ground speed might be too fast, so reduce it. The crop may also be too green, so allow it to mature.
Why is reel motion uneven under no load on my MacDon D50?
If the reel motion is uneven under no load on your MacDon Farm Equipment, it is likely due to excessive slack in the reel drive chain. Tighten the chain to resolve this issue.
Why is the crop not being cut at the ends with my MacDon D50 Farm Equipment?
If the crop is not being cut at the ends by your MacDon Farm Equipment, the reel may not be ‘frowning’ or not centered in the header, so adjust the reel ‘frown’ or reel horizontal position. The sickle hold-downs may not be adjusted properly, so adjust them so the sickle works freely, but still keep sections from lifting off guards. Sickle sections or guards may be worn or broken, so replace all worn and broken cutting parts. The header may not be level, so level it. The reel fingers may not be lifting crop properly ahead of the sickle, so adjust the reel position and finger pitch. The divider may run down thick crop at ends, preventing proper feeding due to material bridging the cutter guards, so replace 3 or 4 end guards with stub guards.
What causes cutterbar guards to break on MacDon Farm Equipment?
If you're experiencing cutterbar guards breaking on your MacDon Farm Equipment, it could be due to insufficient float, so increase float. If there is an excessive amount of rocks in the field, consider installing optional stub guards.
Why are the plastic fingers bent rearward at the tip on my MacDon D50?
If the plastic fingers are bent rearward at the tip on your MacDon Farm Equipment, it's because the reel is digging into the ground with the reel speed slower than the ground speed. Raise the header, decrease header tilt, and move the reel aft.
How to fix MacDon Farm Equipment that does not pick up down crop?
If your MacDon Farm Equipment is not picking up down crop, the cutterbar may be too high, the header angle too flat, or the reel may be too high or too far back. The ground speed might be too fast for the reel speed, or the reel fingers may not be lifting the crop sufficiently. Lower the cutterbar and reel, steepen the header angle, move the reel forward, reduce the ground speed or increase the reel speed, and increase the finger pitch aggressiveness. You can also install lifter guards.
Explains the meaning and importance of safety alert symbols used in the manual.
Defines signal words like DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE used for safety information.
Provides general safety precautions and personal protective equipment recommendations for operating machinery.
Outlines safety procedures and PPE required for maintaining the equipment.
Details safety procedures for inspecting and servicing hydraulic equipment due to high pressure.
Information on safety signs, their placement, and maintenance.
Illustrates locations of safety decals on the machine for older and newer versions.
Lists and defines terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used throughout the manual.
Provides technical specifications for header models including dimensions, weights, and performance.
Identifies and locates the main components of the header with a diagram.
Outlines the responsibilities of the owner and operator for safe and proper machine operation.
Details critical safety precautions to be followed during machine operation.
Provides step-by-step instructions for attaching and detaching the header from the windrower.
Guidance on the initial operation and break-in period for the new header.
Lists essential inspection and servicing procedures to perform at the start of each operating season.
Daily tasks to complete before starting the machine to ensure safe operation.
Procedures for safely shutting down the header and machine to prevent damage or injury.
Identifies primary header functions controlled from the windrower cab.
Explains the function and importance of header safety props for preventing unexpected falls.
Details on engaging and disengaging reel safety props for working around a raised reel.
Guidance on setting up the header, including reel positions and cam settings for various crops.
Explains key variables that affect header performance and how to adjust them.
Information on adjusting the width and location of the delivery opening for windrow configuration.
Describes different windrow types and the machine settings for achieving them.
Useful tips for operating the header in hay crops.
Instructions for replacing and reworking draper deflectors.
Information on installing knifehead shields to prevent crop accumulation.
Guidance on how to level the header if it becomes unlevel.
Procedures for safely clearing plugged cutterbars.
Details on the Upper Cross Auger, including removing and installing beater bars.
Precautions and procedures for transporting the header on a windrower or when towing.
Recommendations for properly storing the header to prevent corrosion and wear.
Safety precautions to observe before starting any service or maintenance on the machine.
General procedures that are repeated throughout the manual for various maintenance tasks.
Procedures for opening, closing, adjusting, removing, and installing header endshields.
Information on lubricating header components and service intervals for lubrication.
Hydraulic schematics for different header configurations to aid in troubleshooting.
Information on the header's electrical system, including replacing light bulbs.
Procedures related to the cutterbar, including replacing knife sections and guards.
Details on the knife drive system, including belts, boxes, and pulleys.
Maintenance procedures for the drapers, including tensioning, removal, and installation.
Information on reel maintenance, including clearance, frown, centering, and drive components.
Procedures for checking and maintaining the optional transport system wheels.
Outlines regular and periodic maintenance requirements organized by service intervals.
Describes various reel kits available to enhance header performance in different crop conditions.
Details kits available for the cutterbar, such as wearplates, knifehead shields, and stub guards.
Lists header kits that add features or enhancements to the header frame.
Optional kits to optimize header performance for specific crops or conditions.
Table diagnosing crop loss causes at the cutterbar and their solutions.
Table diagnosing cutting action and knife component problems and recommended repair procedures.
Table diagnosing reel delivery problems and their recommended solutions.
Table diagnosing header and draper problems and their recommended solutions.
Table diagnosing issues when cutting edible beans and their recommended solutions.
Table diagnosing windrow formation problems and their recommended solutions.
Provides SI and US customary unit conversions for measurements used in the manual.
Lists torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic fittings.
Instructions for unloading, assembly, and setup procedures for the header.
General| Brand | MacDon |
|---|---|
| Model | D50 |
| Category | Farm Equipment |
| Language | English |
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