What causes strips of uncut material with MacDon Farm Equipment?
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.
How to fix MacDon D60 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.
What to do if cut grain is falling ahead of the cutterbar on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
If you observe cut grain falling ahead of the cutterbar on your MacDon Farm Equipment, several factors could be responsible. The ground speed or reel speed might be too slow, or the reel might be too high or too far forward. The cutterbar could also be too high. Worn or broken sickle components can also cause this issue. Increase the ground speed and reel speed. Lower the reel and cutterbar. Move the reel back on the arms. Replace worn or broken sickle components. If cutting at speeds over 6 mph (10 km/h) with a high-torque (10 tooth) reel drive sprocket, replace it with a high-speed (19 tooth) reel drive sprocket.
How to troubleshoot ragged or uneven cutting of crop with MacDon D60?
If your MacDon Farm Equipment is producing a ragged or uneven cut, several factors could be responsible. Start by adjusting the sickle hold-downs. Replace any worn or broken sickle sections or guards. Check the engine speed of the windrower to ensure the sickle is operating at the recommended speed. Reduce ground speed or increase reel speed if they are mismatched. Adjust the reel position and finger pitch. Lower the cutting height if the cutterbar is too high, and steepen the header angle if it's too flat. Straighten a bent sickle and align the guards. For tangled crops, install stub guards. Finally, move the reel forward if it is too far back.
What causes excessive breakage of sickle sections or guards on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
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.
Why is reel motion uneven under no load on my MacDon Farm Equipment?
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 are there heads on the ground with my MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
If you're finding heads on the ground that have flowered out while using your MacDon Farm Equipment, here's what might be happening: The draper speed is too slow, so increase it. The draper angle is too flat, so increase the header angle. The ground speed is too slow, so increase it. The crop is too ripe, so cut the material before it gets too mature.
Why does the reel wrap up with crop on my MacDon D60?
If the reel on your MacDon Farm Equipment wraps up with crop, the reel may be too low. Try raising it.
What to do if the reel is not releasing crop on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
If the reel on your MacDon Farm Equipment is not releasing crop, consider the following: Reduce reel speed if it's too fast. Raise the reel if it's too low. Reduce the cam setting if the reel tines are too aggressive. Move the reel forward if it's too far back.
Why is there excessive header vibration in my MacDon D60?
If your MacDon Farm Equipment is experiencing excessive header vibration, there are several possible causes. Start by adjusting the sickle hold-downs. If you have a double knife drive, adjust the sickle timing. Check the engine speed of the windrower to ensure the sickle is operating at the recommended speed. If there is excessive sickle wear, replace the sickle. Tighten or replace parts if the sickle head pin or drive arm is loose or worn. Finally, straighten the cutterbar if it is bent.
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.
General| Brand | MacDon |
|---|---|
| Model | D60 |
| Category | Farm Equipment |
| Language | English |
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