Why is my MacDon Farm Equipment cutterbar pushing too much trash and dirt?
If your MacDon Farm Equipment's cutterbar is pushing too much trash and dirt, readjust the float to make the header lighter, decrease the header angle with lift cylinders, and shorten the center-link.
What to do if MacDon Farm Equipment does not pick up down crop?
If your MacDon Farm Equipment isn't picking up down crop, it could be due to several factors. The cutterbar might be too high, so lower it. The header angle could be too low, so increase it. The reel might be too high or too far back, so lower it or move it forward, respectively. If the ground speed is too fast for the reel speed, reduce the ground speed or increase the reel speed. If reel fingers aren't lifting the crop sufficiently, increase the finger pitch aggressiveness. Consider installing lifter guards.
Why is cut grain falling ahead of the cutterbar on my MacDon D65 Farm Equipment?
If cut grain is falling ahead of the cutterbar on your MacDon Farm Equipment, it could be due to several reasons. The ground speed or reel speed might be too slow, so increase them. The reel or cutterbar could be too high, so lower them. The reel might also be too far forward, so move it back on the arms. If you're cutting at speeds over 6 mph with a high torque reel drive sprocket, replace it with a standard torque reel drive sprocket. Also, check for worn or broken knife components and replace them if necessary.
What to do if cut grain falling ahead of cutterbar on MacDon Farm Equipment?
If cut grain is falling ahead of the cutterbar, it could be due to several reasons. First, check if the ground speed or reel speed is too slow, and increase it if necessary. The reel might be too high, so lower it. Also, the cutterbar might be too high, so lower that as well. If the reel is too far forward, move it back on the arms. If you're cutting at speeds over 6 mph with a high torque reel drive sprocket, replace it with a standard torque one. Finally, inspect for worn or broken knife components and replace them.
Why MacDon Farm Equipment heads shattering or breaking off?
Heads shattering or breaking off can occur for a few reasons. The reel speed might be too fast, so try reducing it. The reel may also be too low, so raise it. If your ground speed is too fast, reduce it. Also, if the crop is too ripe, consider operating at night when humidity is higher.
How to fix MacDon Farm Equipment that does not pick up down crop?
If your equipment isn't picking up down crop, several factors could be at play. The cutterbar might be too high, so lower it. Check if the header angle is too flat and steepen it. The reel could be too high or too far back, so lower it or move it forward, respectively. If your ground speed is too fast for the reel speed, reduce ground speed or increase reel speed. If the reel fingers aren't lifting the crop sufficiently, increase their pitch aggressiveness. Consider installing lifter guards.
What to do about strips of uncut material with MacDon Farm Equipment?
Strips of uncut material can occur if you're crowding uncut crop; allow enough room for the crop to be fed to the cutterbar. Another cause could be broken knife sections, in which case you should replace them.
Why is my MacDon Farm Equipment excessively bouncing at normal field speed?
Excessive bouncing at normal field speed can be caused by the float set too light. To resolve this, adjust the header float.
What to do if MacDon Farm Equipment has ragged or uneven cutting of crop?
If you observe ragged or uneven cutting of crop with your MacDon Farm Equipment, consider the following adjustments. Adjust the hold-downs and 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 and steepen the header angle. Straighten a bent knife and align guards, align guards. Install stub guards and move the reel forward.
What to do if MacDon Farm Equipment crop is not being cut at ends?
If the crop is not being cut at the ends by your MacDon Farm Equipment, you can adjust the reel frown or reel horizontal position. Also, adjust the hold-downs so the knife works freely, but still keeps sections from lifting off guards. Replace all worn and broken cutting parts, level the header, and adjust the reel position and finger pitch. Consider replacing three or four end guards with stub guards.
General| Brand | MacDon |
|---|---|
| Model | D65 |
| Category | Farm Equipment |
| Language | English |
Provides general farm safety precautions for operating and servicing machinery, including protective equipment.
Outlines safety precautions to be followed when performing maintenance on the machine, including engine shutdown.
Details safety precautions for assembling, operating, and servicing hydraulic components and systems.
Explains the hazards denoted by each type of safety decal found on the machine.
Provides technical specifications for the header, including cutterbar dimensions, knife details, and speeds.
Outlines the responsibilities of the owner and operator regarding safe operation and manual adherence.
Provides crucial safety precautions to follow during the operation of the header and windrower.
Explains the function of header safety props and the procedure for their use to prevent unexpected falls.
Details the importance and procedure for engaging reel safety props before working on or around a raised reel.
Lists essential tasks to perform each day before starting the machine to ensure safe and proper operation.
Details the correct procedure for shutting down the machine to prevent injuries and equipment damage.
Provides information on header adjustments, optional attachments, and optimizing performance for various conditions.
Offers a guideline table for setting up the header for various crops and conditions.
Explains how reel positions and cam settings allow adjustment for different crops and conditions.
Lists variables affecting header performance and how to adjust them for optimal results.
Explains how to adjust the cutting height for different crops and conditions.
Details how to control cutting height when cutting off the ground using header height control and stabilizer wheels.
Details the importance of reel speed for crop movement and how to adjust it for different conditions.
Explains the critical factor of reel fore-aft position for achieving best results in adverse conditions.
Describes double windrowing methods using deck shifting or a double windrow attachment.
Provides safety procedures and steps for clearing a plugged cutterbar.
Covers safe methods for transporting the header on a windrower or towed behind other equipment.
Lists precautions for transporting the header attached to the windrower, including road safety.
Provides steps to prepare the header for storage to prevent corrosion and wear.
Guides on connecting header drive hydraulics and electrical harness to the windrower.
Provides procedures for disconnecting reel hydraulics and header drive hydraulics from the windrower.
Outlines safety precautions to observe before beginning any service or maintenance on the machine.
Organizes periodic maintenance requirements according to service intervals.
Explains how maintenance requirements are organized by service intervals and how to log hours.
Details break-in inspections to ensure components operate correctly and prevent premature wear.
Outlines procedures for inspecting and servicing the header at the beginning of each operating season.
Provides steps to ensure the header is ready for the next harvest by preventing corrosion and wear.
Instructs on checking hydraulic hoses and lines daily for signs of leaks, emphasizing safety.
Explains the function of the cutterbar and knife/guards, and how to replace knife sections.
Guides on inspecting and replacing worn or damaged knife sections on the cutterbar.
Details the procedure for removing the cutterbar knife if it is worn or damaged.
Explains how to inspect and replace knifehead bearings and seals due to wear.
Provides instructions for installing new knifehead bearings, seals, and plugs.
Guides on installing a new cutterbar knife, aligning the knifehead, and checking clearances.
Details daily inspections for knife guards and how to adjust bent guards.
Guides on aligning guards and checking/adjusting hold-downs to prevent knife sections lifting.
Explains the knife drive system, which converts hydraulic pressure to mechanical motion for the knife.
Details checking mounting bolts and removing/installing the knife drive box and pulley.
Covers untimed and timed knife drive belts, including removal, installation, and tensioning.
Covers maintenance of side drapers, including removal, installation, and tension adjustment.
Provides instructions for removing side drapers if they are torn, cracked, or missing slats.
Guides on correctly installing side drapers to bring cut crop to the center.
Explains how to adjust draper tension to prevent slipping and sagging.
Explains how to inspect and adjust the draper seal gap to prevent system damage.
Covers maintenance of reel components, including clearance, frown, centering, tines, fingers, bushings, and endshields.
Explains minimum clearance between reel fingers and cutterbar to prevent damage and refers to table.
Explains the need to center the reel to avoid contact with endsheets and refers to specific configurations.
Explains how to loosen and tighten the reel drive chain for optimum power transfer.
Provides tables to diagnose causes of crop loss at the cutterbar and recommended solutions.
Helps determine causes of cutting action and knife component problems and recommends repair procedures.
Uses tables to determine causes of reel delivery problems and recommended repair procedures.
Provides tables to determine header and draper problems and recommended repair procedures.
Offers tables to determine causes of cutting edible bean problems and recommended solutions.
Provides tables to determine causes of windrow formation problems and recommended solutions.
Provides torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic fittings.
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