What to do if MacDon D60 is excessively bouncing at normal field speed?
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.
Why is the divider rod running down standing crop on MacDon Farm Equipment?
If the divider rod is running down standing crop when using MacDon Farm Equipment, it may be because the divider rods are too long. Remove the divider rod to resolve this issue.
How to prevent crop loss at the cutterbar of MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
To prevent crop loss at the cutterbar: lower the cutterbar, increase the header angle, lower the reel, move the reel forward, reduce ground speed or increase reel speed, increase finger pitch aggressiveness, and/or install lifter guards.
How to fix ragged or uneven cutting of crop with MacDon Farm Equipment?
To address ragged or uneven cutting, try the following: adjust the hold-downs, replace all worn and broken cutting parts, check the engine speed of the windrower, reduce ground speed or increase reel speed, adjust the reel position and finger pitch, lower the cutting height, steepen the header angle, straighten a bent knife and align the guards, align the guards, install stub guards or move the reel forward.
How to correct an uneven windrow in any crop condition with MacDon D60?
To correct an uneven windrow, try raising the reel, reducing ground speed or increasing draper speed, or reducing reel speed.
How to stop the knife from plugging on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
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.
What to do if the draper will not move on MacDon D60?
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.
How to troubleshoot insufficient draper speed on MacDon Farm Equipment?
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.
How to reduce excessive header vibration on MacDon Farm Equipment?
To reduce excessive header vibration, consider the following: adjust the hold-downs, adjust the knife timing, check the engine speed of the windrower, replace the knife, tighten or replace parts, or straighten the cutterbar.
Why are heads shattering or breaking off when using MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
Heads shattering or breaking off in your MacDon Farm Equipment can occur if the reel speed is too fast, the reel is too low, or the ground speed is too fast. To resolve this, reduce the reel speed, raise the reel, or reduce the ground speed. Operating at night when humidity is higher can also help if the crop is too ripe.
General| Brand | MacDon |
|---|---|
| Model | D60 |
| Category | Farm Equipment |
| Language | English |
Explains warranty conditions and what voids it.
Explains the meaning and importance of safety alert symbols.
Defines DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE signal words.
Discusses general safety risks and personal protective equipment.
Emphasizes safety procedures during maintenance.
Details safety procedures for hydraulic systems and leaks.
Shows locations of safety decals on the machine.
Identifies main header components and their locations with a diagram.
Outlines the responsibilities of the operator for safe and proper machine use.
Details safety precautions for operating the machine.
Provides instructions for connecting header hydraulics and electrical harnesses.
Lists procedures for equipment inspection at the start of each operating season.
Details tasks to complete each day before starting the machine.
Provides safety procedures for shutting down the header.
Explains the function of header safety props and safety precautions.
Explains how to engage reel safety props for working on a raised reel.
Guides on adjusting reel positions and cam settings for various crops.
Core adjustments for performance.
Explains how to adjust cutting height for different conditions.
Discusses the impact of reel speed on crop feeding and windrow formation.
Explains the importance of ground speed for cutting and windrow formation.
Details how reel fore-aft position affects results in adverse conditions.
Safety procedures and steps for clearing a plugged cutterbar.
Important operational procedure.
Safety precautions for transporting the header on a windrower.
Operational conversion.
Safety precautions to observe before starting service on the machine.
Guides on greasing points and procedures for the header.
Procedures for inspecting and replacing knife sections.
Instructions for safely removing and replacing the cutterbar knife.
Instructions for installing the cutterbar knife.
Procedures to check and adjust knife hold-downs for proper function.
Steps to tension untimed knife drive belts.
Procedure for tensioning timed knife drive belts.
Information about the reel.
How to measure and adjust reel finger to cutterbar clearance.
Regular maintenance for early wear and breakdown prevention.
Checks belts, fluids, and hardware for concerns.
Tables to determine cause of crop loss and recommended solutions.
Tables to diagnose cutting action and knife component problems.
Tables to determine causes of reel delivery problems and solutions.
Tables to diagnose header and draper problems and solutions.
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