MacDon FlexDraper FD2 Series - User Manual

Refer to the operator’s manual for a comprehensive maintenance schedule and record. Log hours of operaon, use the maintenance
record, and keep copies of your maintenance records.
Following the maintenance schedule will increase your machine’s life.
a. Park the combine on a level surface, and ensure the combine feeder
house is level. Use the bubble level on the oat module.
b. Adjust the header so the cuerbar is 250 mm (10 in.) (A) o the
ground.
c. Set the header angle hydraulic cylinder to D on indicator (B).
d. Set the reel fore-a to 6 on reel arm fore-a indicator (C).
e. Lower the reel completely, shut down the combine, and remove the
key from the combine ignion.
f. Remove linkage cover (A).
g. Place both le and right wing lock spring handles (B) in the locked
(upper) posion. You should hear the locks engage. If not, move the
wings up and down, so that the locks engage.
h. Place both the le and right header oat locks in unlocked (lowered)
posion (A).
i. Set the stabilizer/transport wheels or contour wheels (if equipped) to
the upper most posion.
Step 1: Preadjustments
NOTE:
Read and understand the header oat secon of your operator’s manual before seng header oat.
Figure 3: Float Unlocked – Le Side Shown
Figure 1: Header – Side View
Figure 2: Wing Lock Spring Handle in Locked Posion – Le
Side Shown
Follow these ve steps in order to set the header oat and wing balance:
Interval Item
First 5 Minutes
Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir (check aer rst run-up and aer the hydraulic hoses have lled with oil).
5 Hours Check for loose hardware and ghten to required torque.
10 Hours
Check auger drive chain tension.
Check knife drive box mounng bolts.
Grease feed draper drive roller and idler roller bearings.
50 Hours
Change oat module gearbox oil. Change oat module hydraulic oil lter.
Change knife drive box lubricant. Check gearbox chain tension.
Lubricate reel drive chain.
SETTING HEADER FLOAT AND WING BALANCE
Ensure your machine operates at top eciency by using clean uids and lubricants only.
• Use clean containers to handle all uids and lubricants.
• Store uids and lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Lubricant Specicaon Descripon Use Capacies
Grease SAE mul-purpose
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
grease with 1% max
molybdenum disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
As required unless
otherwise specied
—
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
grease with 10% max
molybdenum disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
Driveline slip-joints —
Gear Lubricant SAE 85W-140
API service class GL-5
Knife drive box
1.5 liters (1.3 quarts)
Main gearbox 2.75 liters (2.9 quarts)
Compleon gearbox
2.25 liters (2.4 quarts)
Hydraulic Oil
Single grade trans-hydraulic oil
Viscosity at 60.1 cST @ 40°C
Viscosity at 9.5 cST @ 100°C
Recommended brands:
• Petro-Canada Duratran
• John Deere Hy-Gard J20C
• Case Hy-Tran Ultracon
• AGCO Power Fluid 821 XL
Lubricant trans / hydraulic oil
Header drive systems
reservoir
95 liters
(25.1 US gallons)
Chain Oil
Viscosity of 100–150 sCt at 40°C
(104°F) or mineral oil SAE 20W-
Formulated for wear protecon
and resistance to foaming.
Reel drive chain
—
Subject to change without noce
Ongoing Maintenance Intervals
Break-In Inspecons
To help avoid major component service or replacement, perform break-in inspecons on your machine for the rst 50 hours of
operaon. Refer to your operator’s manual for complete break-in inspecon and adjustment procedures.

Summary

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Lubricant Specifications

Details recommended lubricants, specifications, uses, and capacities for machine operation.

Break-In Inspections

Outlines essential maintenance checks for the first 50 hours of operation to ensure component longevity.

Ongoing Maintenance

Advises logging hours and following the maintenance schedule for machine longevity.

Setting Header Float and Wing Balance

Step 1: Preadjustments

Details initial setup steps for header float and wing balance, including leveling and basic adjustments.

Step 2: Checking Header Float

Explains how to check the header float setting using a multi-tool and indicators.

Step 3: Setting Header Float

Describes how to adjust header weight by turning adjustment bolts and securing them.

Step 4: Checking Wing Balance

Details the process of checking wing balance using a flex checker cable and indicators.

Step 5: Adjusting Wing Balance

Guides on how to adjust wing balance for too light or too heavy conditions and locking.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

The MacDon FD2 Series FlexDraper Header and FM200 Float Module are designed to optimize harvesting efficiency through precise control over header float and wing balance. This manual outlines the procedures for setting these critical parameters and provides essential maintenance guidelines to ensure the machine's longevity and performance.

Function Description

The FlexDraper Header and Float Module work in conjunction to allow the header to follow ground contours effectively, minimizing crop loss and maximizing cutting efficiency. The "float" mechanism enables the header to move vertically, adapting to uneven terrain, while the "wing balance" system ensures that the header's wings maintain consistent ground pressure across their span. This combination is crucial for harvesting various crops in diverse field conditions, ensuring a clean cut and efficient feeding into the combine.

The header float system is controlled by a float setting lever and indicators, which allow the operator to adjust the header's weight distribution. This adjustment is critical to prevent the header from being either too heavy (digging into the ground) or too light (skipping over crop). The float height indicators provide visual feedback on the header's position relative to the ground during operation.

The wing balance system, on the other hand, focuses on the lateral stability and ground pressure of the header's wings. It uses spring handles and adjustment bolts to fine-tune the weight distribution across the wings. A flex checker cable and plate are used to measure and interpret the wing balance, guiding the operator to make precise adjustments. Proper wing balance ensures that both wings maintain consistent contact with the ground, preventing uneven cutting and reducing wear on components.

Usage Features

Setting the header float and wing balance involves a series of pre-adjustments and calibration steps. The process begins by parking the combine on a level surface and ensuring the feeder house is level, using a bubble level on the float module. The cutterbar height is set to a specific measurement off the ground, and the header angle hydraulic cylinder and reel fore-aft position are adjusted according to indicators. The reel is then fully lowered, and the combine is shut down for safety.

To set the header float, the operator first removes the linkage cover and places both left and right wing lock spring handles in the locked position. The header float locks are then placed in the unlocked (lowered) position, and stabilizer/transport wheels are set to their uppermost position. The float setting lever is manually lifted to remove slack, and a multi-tool is used to fully engage the lever, locking it in place. The header is moved up and down several times to reduce friction. After removing the multi-tool, the smaller float setting indicator (FSI) is inspected. If the FSI points to a value higher than 2, the header is too heavy; if lower than 2, it's too light. Adjustments are made by loosening bolts and rotating spring locks and adjustment bolts to either decrease or increase header weight, ensuring the FSI values are equal on both sides. Once adjusted, the bolts are tightened, and the header is fully lowered.

For checking and adjusting wing balance, the header float must be properly set. A flex checker cable is attached to the flex checker cable lock. The spring handle on the side being adjusted is moved to the lower (UNLOCK) position, while the opposite wing remains locked. Header float locks are placed in the locked position on both sides. On the flex checker plate, indicators are pinched together, and a multi-tool is used to rotate the plate up and down to obtain two readings. These readings are interpreted using a reference chart to determine if the wing is too light, too heavy, or balanced. Adjustments are made by turning an adjuster bolt to move a clevis in the appropriate direction. After rechecking the balance, the spring handle is moved to the upper (LOCK) position. The flex checker cable is detached, and the process is repeated on the other side. Finally, the multi-tool is returned to storage, and the linkage cover is reinstalled.

Maintenance Features

Regular maintenance is crucial for the optimal performance and longevity of the FD2 Series FlexDraper Header and FM200 Float Module. The manual emphasizes the use of clean fluids and lubricants, stored in dust-free and moisture-free containers.

Break-in inspections are recommended for the first 50 hours of operation to prevent major component service or replacement. These include:

• First 5 Minutes: Check hydraulic oil level in the reservoir after initial run-up and after hydraulic hoses have filled.
• 5 Hours: Check for loose hardware and tighten as required.
• 10 Hours: Check auger drive chain tension, knife drive box mounting bolts, and grease feed draper drive roller and idler roller bearings.
• 50 Hours: Change float module gearbox oil and hydraulic oil filter, change knife drive box lubricant, lubricate reel drive chain, and check gearbox chain tension.

Ongoing maintenance intervals are outlined in the operator's manual, which includes a comprehensive schedule and record-keeping system. Logging hours of operation and maintaining records are essential for following the maintenance schedule, which in turn increases the machine's life. Specific lubricants and fluids are recommended, including SAE multi-purpose grease for driveline slip-joints, knife drive box, main gearbox, and completion gearbox; SAE 85W-140 gear lubricant for the knife drive box, main gearbox, and completion gearbox; and single-grade trans-hydraulic oil (e.g., Petro-Canada Duratran, John Deere Hy-Gard J20C, Case Hy-Tran Ultraction, AGCO Power Fluid 821 XL) for the header drive systems reservoir. Chain oil with a viscosity of 100-150 sCt at 40°C or mineral oil SAE 20W is specified for the reel drive chain. These detailed maintenance guidelines ensure that all critical components are properly lubricated and functioning, minimizing wear and maximizing operational efficiency.

MacDon FlexDraper FD2 Series Specifications

General

Drive System	Hydraulic
Working Width	30 ft, 35 ft, 40 ft
Crop Compatibility	Soybeans, Canola
Flexibility	Up to 12 in
Cutting Width	30 ft, 35 ft, 40 ft
Weight	Varies by model
Reel Speed	Adjustable
Float Range	Up to 12 in
Compatible Combines	John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Gleaner