MacDon D60 User Manual

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

MacDon D60 Specifications

General

Brand	MacDon
Model	D60
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English

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

2.2 Specifications

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.

3.12.6 Draper Speed

3.12.7 Knife Speed

3.12.8 Reel Height

3.12.9 Reel Fore-Aft Position

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

3.12.10 Reel Tine Pitch

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.

3.21.2 Towing Header

3.21.3 Converting from Transport to Field Position

Operational conversion.

Chapter 4: Maintenance and Servicing

4.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing

Safety precautions to observe before starting service on the machine.

4.4 Lubrication

4.4.1 Lubricating Header

Guides on greasing points and procedures for the header.

4.4.2 Service Intervals

4.7 Cutterbar

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.

4.8 Knife Drive

4.8.1 Knife Drive Belts

Tensioning Untimed Knife Drive Belts

Steps to tension untimed knife drive belts.

Tensioning Timed Knife Drive Belts

Procedure for tensioning timed knife drive belts.

4.9 Drapers

4.9.1 Adjusting Draper Tension

4.9.6 Adjusting Draper Tracking

4.9.8 Adjusting Deck Height

4.10 Reel

Information about the reel.

4.10.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar

How to measure and adjust reel finger to cutterbar clearance.

4.10.3 Centering Reel

4.10.4 Reel Drive

Adjusting Reel Drive Chain Tension

Replacing Drive Chain on Single Reel

Replacing Drive Chain on Double Reel

Replacing Double-Reel U-Joint

Removing Double-Reel U-Joint

Installing Double-Reel U-Joint

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.

4.12.2 Maintenance Schedule

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.

6.5 Cutting Edible Beans

6.6 Windrow Formation

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants