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MacDon D60 - User Manual

MacDon D60
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D50 and D60
Draper Headers for Self-Propelled
Windrowers
Operators Manual
169441 Revision D
Original Instruction
The Harvesting Specialists.

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Questions and Answers

  • A
    Ashlee DayAug 28, 2025
    How to troubleshoot insufficient draper speed on MacDon Farm Equipment?
    • M
      Misty WiseAug 28, 2025
      If there is insufficient draper speed, try the following: increase the control setting, increase the relief pressure to the recommended setting, adjust to the correct speed for the windrower model, replace the gear pump, or adjust to increase the setting.
  • M
    Michael EllisAug 28, 2025
    What to do if the draper will not move on MacDon D60?
    • L
      Lisa MartinezAug 28, 2025
      If the draper will not move, try the following: tighten the drapers, loosen the draper and clean the rollers, loosen the draper and clear any obstruction, replace the roller bearing, fill the windrower reservoir to the full level, or adjust the relief setting.
  • M
    Mathew CareyAug 27, 2025
    How to stop the knife from plugging on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
    • J
      James LeonAug 28, 2025
      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.
  • C
    Cheryl SimmonsSep 8, 2025
    What causes excessive breakage of sickle sections or guards on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
    • C
      Courtney HillSep 8, 2025
      If you're experiencing excessive breakage of sickle sections or guards on your MacDon Farm Equipment, there are several potential causes. Adjust the sickle hold-downs. Raise the cutterbar using the skid shoes if operating too low in stony conditions. Adjust float springs for lighter float if the float is set too heavy. Straighten or replace bent or broken guards. Flatten the header angle if it is too steep.
  • A
    Anthony TaylorSep 12, 2025
    Why is there hesitation in the flow of bulky crop with my MacDon D60?
    • M
      Michael TorresSep 12, 2025
      If you're experiencing hesitation in the flow of bulky crop with your MacDon Farm Equipment, the header angle may be too flat, so steepen it. There may be a material overload on the drapers, so increase the side draper speed. Install an upper cross auger. Add flighting extensions.
  • D
    David RobertsonSep 14, 2025
    Why does material accumulate inside or under the front edge of the draper on MacDon Farm Equipment?
    • J
      Joel JeffersonSep 14, 2025
      If material is accumulating inside or under the front edge of the draper on your MacDon Farm Equipment, it's likely due to the deck height being improperly adjusted. Adjust the deck height to resolve this issue.
  • P
    pspencerSep 18, 2025
    Why is crop accumulating at the guards and not moving rearward onto the drapers on MacDon D60?
    • B
      Brandon BowenSep 18, 2025
      If crop is accumulating at the guards and not moving rearward onto the drapers on your MacDon Farm Equipment, it could be due to a few reasons. The reel finger pitch may not be aggressive enough, so increase finger aggressiveness. The reel may be too high relative to the knife, so re-adjust the reel minimum height with cylinders fully retracted. The reel may be too far forward of the cutterbar C-section, so re-position the reel.
  • K
    Katherine RobertsAug 26, 2025
    What to do if MacDon D60 is excessively bouncing at normal field speed?
    • K
      Kimberly FlemingAug 26, 2025
      Excessive bouncing at normal field speed with MacDon Farm Equipment can be caused by a float set too light. To fix this, adjust the header float.
  • L
    lopezjessicaAug 26, 2025
    What causes strips of uncut material with MacDon Farm Equipment?
    • D
      Danny SmithAug 26, 2025
      Strips of uncut material when using MacDon Farm Equipment can be due to crowding uncut crop or broken sickle sections. Allow enough room for the crop to be fed to the cutterbar, and replace any broken sickle sections.
  • J
    James Harris IIIAug 25, 2025
    How to fix MacDon D60 Farm Equipment that does not pick up down crop?
    • R
      Robin RossAug 26, 2025
      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.

Summary

D50 and D60 Draper Headers for Self-Propelled Windrowers

Introduction

Your Warranty

Explains warranty conditions and what voids it.

Chapter 1: Safety

1.1 Safety Alert Symbols

Explains the meaning and importance of safety alert symbols.

1.2 Signal Words

Defines DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE signal words.

1.3 General Safety

Discusses general safety risks and personal protective equipment.

1.4 Maintenance Safety

Emphasizes safety procedures during maintenance.

1.5 Hydraulic Safety

Details safety procedures for hydraulic systems and leaks.

1.7 Safety Decal Locations

Shows locations of safety decals on the machine.

Chapter 2: Product Overview

2.3 Component Identification

Identifies main header components and their locations with a diagram.

Chapter 3: Operation

3.1 Owner;Operator Responsibilities

Outlines the responsibilities of the operator for safe and proper machine use.

3.2 Operational Safety

Details safety precautions for operating the machine.

3.3 Header Attachment;Detachment

Provides instructions for connecting header hydraulics and electrical harnesses.

3.5 Preseason Check

Lists procedures for equipment inspection at the start of each operating season.

3.6 Daily Start-Up Check

Details tasks to complete each day before starting the machine.

3.7 Shutting down Header

Provides safety procedures for shutting down the header.

3.9 Header Safety Props

Explains the function of header safety props and safety precautions.

3.10 Reel Safety Props

Explains how to engage reel safety props for working on a raised reel.

3.11 Header Setup

Guides on adjusting reel positions and cam settings for various crops.

3.12 Header Operating Variables

Core adjustments for performance.

3.12.1 Cutting Height

Explains how to adjust cutting height for different conditions.

3.12.4 Reel Speed

Discusses the impact of reel speed on crop feeding and windrow formation.

3.12.5 Ground Speed

Explains the importance of ground speed for cutting and windrow formation.

3.12.9 Reel Fore-Aft Position

Details how reel fore-aft position affects results in adverse conditions.

3.19 Unplugging Cutterbar

Safety procedures and steps for clearing a plugged cutterbar.

3.21 Transporting Header

Important operational procedure.

3.21.1 Precautions for Transporting Header on a Windrower

Safety precautions for transporting the header on a windrower.

Chapter 4: Maintenance and Servicing

4.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing

Safety precautions to observe before starting service on the machine.

4.4.1 Lubricating Header

Guides on greasing points and procedures for the header.

4.7.1 Replacing Knife Section

Procedures for inspecting and replacing knife sections.

4.7.2 Removing Knife

Instructions for safely removing and replacing the cutterbar knife.

4.7.5 Installing Knife

Instructions for installing the cutterbar knife.

Checking and Adjusting Knife Hold-Downs

Procedures to check and adjust knife hold-downs for proper function.

Tensioning Untimed Knife Drive Belts

Steps to tension untimed knife drive belts.

Tensioning Timed Knife Drive Belts

Procedure for tensioning timed knife drive belts.

4.10 Reel

Information about the reel.

4.10.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar

How to measure and adjust reel finger to cutterbar clearance.

4.12 Maintenance Requirements

Regular maintenance for early wear and breakdown prevention.

4.12.1 Break-in Inspection

Checks belts, fluids, and hardware for concerns.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

6.1 Crop Loss at Cutterbar

Tables to determine cause of crop loss and recommended solutions.

6.2 Cutting Action and Knife Components

Tables to diagnose cutting action and knife component problems.

6.3 Reel Delivery

Tables to determine causes of reel delivery problems and solutions.

6.4 Header and Drapers

Tables to diagnose header and draper problems and solutions.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

MacDon D60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMacDon
ModelD60
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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