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MacDon FD75 User Manual

MacDon FD75
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FD75
FlexDraper
®®
Combine Header
Operator’s Manual
214323 Revision A
2018 Model Year
Original Instruction
Featuring MacDon FLEX-FLOAT Technologyâ„¢
The harvesting specialists.

Table of Contents

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MacDon FD75 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelFD75
CategoryLawn Mower Accessories
ManufacturerMacDon
TypeDraper Header
Crop CompatibilitySmall Grains
CompatibilityCombine Harvesters

Summary

1 Safety

1.1 Safety Alert Symbols

Explains the meaning and importance of the safety alert symbol used in manuals and on machine signs.

1.2 Signal Words

Defines DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words for hazardous situations.

1.3 General Safety

Provides general farm safety precautions for machinery operation, including protective clothing and awareness.

1.4 Maintenance Safety

Safety precautions for maintaining the machine, covering shop practices and component handling.

1.5 Hydraulic Safety

Safety guidelines for hydraulic systems, including leak testing and component care.

1.8 Understanding Safety Signs

Explains specific safety signs like crushing hazards, reel hazards, and high pressure oil hazards.

3 Operation

3.1 Owner/Operator Responsibilities

Outlines the responsibilities of the operator for safe and proper use of the header.

3.2 Operational Safety

Covers essential safety precautions for operating the machine, including bystanders and hazard avoidance.

3.6 Header Setup

Provides guidelines for setting up the header, including attachments and specific adjustments for crops.

3.7 Header Operating Variables

Explains key variables affecting header performance and how to adjust them for different crops.

3.8 Auto Header Height Control (AHHC)

Details the setup, calibration, and operation of the Auto Header Height Control system for various combines.

4 Header Attachment/Detachment

5 Maintenance and Servicing

5.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing

Essential safety precautions and steps before performing any maintenance or servicing on the header.

5.8 Knife

Covers maintenance of the knife sections, guards, knifehead, and drive box.

5.13 Reel

Instructions for reel maintenance, including clearance, frown adjustment, and tine replacement.

7 Troubleshooting

7.1 Crop Loss at Cutterbar

Identifies symptoms, problems, and solutions for crop loss occurring at the cutterbar.

7.2 Cutting Action and Knife Components

Troubleshooting issues related to ragged or uneven cutting and knife component problems.

7.3 Reel Delivery

Addresses problems with reel motion, crop release, and material wrapping on the reel.

7.4 Header and Drapers

Troubleshooting common issues with header lift, draper speed, stalling, and material buildup.

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