MacDon M150 2008 - Page 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form 169017 3 Issue – June 2008
6.2.1 Engine Functions .................................................................................................................................... 48
6.2.2 Windrower Tractor Operating Symbols ................................................................................................... 48
6.2.3 Header Functions .................................................................................................................................... 49
6.3 WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION ..................................................................................... 50
6.3.1 Operational Safety .................................................................................................................................. 50
6.3.2 Break-In Period ....................................................................................................................................... 50
6.3.3 Pre-Season Check .................................................................................................................................. 52
6.3.4 Daily Check ............................................................................................................................................. 52
6.3.5 Engine Operation .................................................................................................................................... 53
6.3.6 Driving The Windrower ........................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.7 Adjustable Caster Tread Width ............................................................................................................... 63
6.3.8 Transporting ............................................................................................................................................ 64
6.3.9 Storage ................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.4 HEADER OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 74
6.4.1 Header Lift Cylinder Stops ...................................................................................................................... 74
6.4.2 Header Flotation ..................................................................................................................................... 75
6.4.3 Levelling .................................................................................................................................................. 78
6.4.4 Header Drive ........................................................................................................................................... 79
6.4.5 Header Angle .......................................................................................................................................... 80
6.4.6 Cutting Height ......................................................................................................................................... 81
6.5 D SERIES HEADER OPERATION .............................................................................................. 83
6.5.1 Header Attachment - D Series ................................................................................................................ 83
6.5.2 Header Detachment - D Series ............................................................................................................... 86
6.5.3 Reel Speed ............................................................................................................................................. 88
6.5.4 Draper Speed ......................................................................................................................................... 90
6.5.5 Knife Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 92
6.5.6 Deck Shift (Optional) ............................................................................................................................... 93
6.6 A SERIES HEADER OPERATION .............................................................................................. 94
6.6.1 Header Attachment – A Series ............................................................................................................... 94
6.6.2 Header Detachment – A Series .............................................................................................................. 96
6.6.3 Auger Speed ........................................................................................................................................... 98
6.6.4 Reel Speed ............................................................................................................................................. 99
6.6.5 Knife Speed .......................................................................................................................................... 100
6.7 R SERIES HEADER OPERATION ............................................................................................ 101
6.7.1 Header Attachment – R Series ............................................................................................................. 101
6.7.2 Header Detachment – R Series ............................................................................................................ 103
6.7.3 Disc Speed ........................................................................................................................................... 105
7 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ................................................................................................................ 106
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ........................................................................................... 106
7.1.1 Welding Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 106
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ............................................................................ 106
7.3 RECOMMENDED FUEL, FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................................ 107
7.3.1 Fuel ....................................................................................................................................................... 107
7.3.2 Fluids .................................................................................................................................................... 107
7.3.3 Lubricants ............................................................................................................................................. 107
7.3.4 Capacities ............................................................................................................................................. 107
7.3.5 Storage ................................................................................................................................................. 107
7.4 RECOMMENDED TORQUES ................................................................................................... 108
7.4.1 Bolts ...................................................................................................................................................... 108
7.4.2 Hydraulic Fittings .................................................................................................................................. 109
7.5 ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD ............................................................................................ 110
7.6 MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS .................................................................................................. 111
7.6.1 Opening/Closing Platforms ................................................................................................................... 111
7.6.2 Opening/Closing Platform for Major Servicing ...................................................................................... 111
7.7 LUBRICATING THE WINDROWER .......................................................................................... 113
7.7.1 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 113
7.7.2 Lubrication Points ................................................................................................................................. 113
7.8 OPERATOR’S STATION ........................................................................................................... 115
7.8.1 Seat Belts ............................................................................................................................................. 115
7.8.2 Safety Systems ..................................................................................................................................... 115
7.8.3 GSL Adjustments .................................................................................................................................. 116
7.8.4 Steering Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ 117
7.8.5 Park Brake ............................................................................................................................................ 118