MacDon D60 - User Manual

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Unloading And Assembly Instructions49 pages

Questions and Answers

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Karen AndersonSep 5, 2025
What causes uneven reel motion or stalling in heavy crop for MacDon Farm Equipment?
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  Michelle DanielsSep 5, 2025
  If the reel motion is uneven or stalls in heavy crop with your MacDon Farm Equipment, try the following: Reduce reel speed if it's too fast. Move to a more aggressive finger pitch notch if the reel fingers aren't aggressive enough. Raise the reel if it's too low. Increase the relief pressure to the manufacturer’s recommendations if the relief valve on the windrower has a low relief pressure setting. Fill to the proper level if there is a low oil reservoir level on the windrower. Replace the relief valve if it is malfunctioning. Replace with a high torque reel drive sprocket if you are cutting tough crops with a high-speed reel drive sprocket.
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Henry MillerSep 4, 2025
Why is the windrow uneven with my MacDon Farm Equipment?
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  Hayden ByrdSep 4, 2025
  If you're experiencing an uneven windrow with your MacDon Farm Equipment, it could be due to a few reasons. If the ground speed is too fast for the drapers, reduce ground speed or increase draper speed. The reel might be too low, so raise it. Alternatively, the reel might be too fast, so reduce its speed.
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Philip WrightAug 25, 2025
Why are heads shattering or breaking off when using MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
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  Melissa ClarkAug 25, 2025
  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.
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Shaun SkinnerSep 3, 2025
What to do if heads are shattering or breaking off with MacDon D60?
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  Tiffany TuckerSep 3, 2025
  If you're experiencing heads shattering or breaking off while using your MacDon Farm Equipment, there are several reasons this could be happening. The reel speed may be too fast, so reduce it. The reel might be too low, so raise it. The ground speed might be too fast, so reduce it. If the crop is too ripe, consider operating at night when humidity is higher.
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Connor LongSep 3, 2025
Why is cut grain falling ahead of the cutterbar on my MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
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  Becky ThomasSep 3, 2025
  If cut grain is falling ahead of the cutterbar on your MacDon Farm Equipment, consider these solutions. Increasing ground speed may help, as well as increasing reel speed. The reel or cutterbar may be too high, so lower them. If the reel is too far forward, move it back on the arms. If cutting at speeds over 6 mph with a high-torque reel drive sprocket, replace it with a high-speed reel drive sprocket. Finally, replace any worn or broken sickle components.
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Dennis WagnerSep 2, 2025
What to do if crop is thrown across the opening and under the opposite side draper on MacDon Farm Equipment?
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  Wanda McdanielSep 2, 2025
  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).
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Rachel HawkinsSep 2, 2025
How to stop material from wrapping at the upper cross auger beater bars on MacDon D60?
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  Jeffrey GonzalezSep 2, 2025
  To prevent material from wrapping at the upper cross auger beater bars, remove the beater bars.
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dylan89Sep 1, 2025
What to do when cutting tough crops with a standard torque (19-tooth) reel drive sprocket on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
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  rodriguezthomasSep 2, 2025
  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.
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Michael ThomasSep 1, 2025
How to troubleshoot insufficient header lift on MacDon D60 Farm Equipment?
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  simmonselaineSep 1, 2025
  If there is insufficient header lift, increase the relief pressure.
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Sarah BarrettSep 1, 2025
How to prevent the divider rod from running down standing crop on MacDon D60?
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  jessica03Sep 1, 2025
  To prevent the divider rod from running down standing crop, remove the divider rods.

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

MacDon D60 Specifications

General

Brand	MacDon
Model	D60
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English

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