How to improve hesitation in flow of bulky crop with MacDon D60?
To improve hesitation in the flow of bulky crop, consider these adjustments: increase the header angle, increase side draper speed, install an upper cross auger, or add flighting extensions.
How to stop excessive bouncing at normal field speed with MacDon D60?
To stop excessive bouncing at normal field speed, adjust the header float.
How to eliminate a hollow in the center when using MacDon D60?
To eliminate a hollow in the center, increase draper speed or decrease delivery opening width.
What to do if plastic fingers are bent rearward at the tip on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
If plastic fingers are bent rearward at the tip, raise the header, decrease header tilt, or move the reel aft.
What to do if plastic fingers are bent forward at the tip on MacDon D60?
If plastic fingers are bent forward at the tip, raise the header, decrease header tilt, or move the reel aft.
How to prevent the divider rod from running down standing crop on MacDon D60?
To prevent the divider rod from running down standing crop, remove the divider rods.
How to troubleshoot insufficient header lift on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
If there is insufficient header lift, increase the relief pressure.
What to do when cutting tough crops with a standard torque (19-tooth) reel drive sprocket on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
When cutting tough crops with a standard torque (19-tooth) reel drive sprocket, replace it with a high torque (10-tooth) or 14-tooth reel drive sprocket.
How to stop material from wrapping at the upper cross auger beater bars on MacDon D60?
To prevent material from wrapping at the upper cross auger beater bars, remove the beater bars.
What to do if crop is thrown across the opening and under the opposite side draper on MacDon Farm Equipment?
If crop is thrown across the opening and under the opposite side draper, trim the deflector or replace it with a narrow deflector (MD #172381).
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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