MacDon PW8 User Manual (English)

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Francisco MorrowAug 19, 2025
Why is my MacDon PW8 header leaving material in the field?
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  Lucas JacksonAug 19, 2025
  Your MacDon Farm Equipment header might be leaving material in the field for a few reasons. The pick-up teeth may be set too high, so raise the wheels to lower the pick-up height. Alternatively, the draper speed could be too low, so increase the draper speed. It's also possible the pick-up is running too fast, pulling the swath apart; slow down the pick-up until it is just pushing the swath.
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stephaniebarrAug 21, 2025
What to do if my MacDon PW8 driveline clutch is slipping?
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  Nicholas AndersonAug 21, 2025
  If the driveline clutch on your MacDon Farm Equipment is slipping, it could be due to a worn clutch, in which case you should replace it. Another possibility is an obstruction in the auger. To resolve this, shut off the combine, remove the key, and remove the obstruction.
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Brian ArellanoAug 25, 2025
Why is my MacDon PW8 Farm Equipment header picking up so much dirt and stones?
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  Julie FrazierAug 25, 2025
  Your MacDon Farm Equipment header may be picking up a large amount of dirt and stones because the draper speed is too high. Reduce draper speed until pick-up is just pushing the swath. Another reason could be that the pick-up height is too low. Lower the wheels to raise the pick-up height.
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Rhonda ThompsonAug 26, 2025
How to fix MacDon PW8 Farm Equipment material that overshoots the table auger?
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  Sabrina JohnsonAug 26, 2025
  If material is overshooting the table auger on your MacDon Farm Equipment, it could be due to a few reasons. The draper speed might be too high; reduce it until the pick-up is just pushing the swath. The header height might be incorrect; measure and adjust the header height to 305 mm (12 in.) from the center of the rear draper roller to the ground. Also, the hold-down rods may be improperly adjusted; adjust the rod tube so the tips of the rods are close enough to the draper belts to prevent overshoot.
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Suzanne YorkAug 28, 2025
Why is my MacDon Farm Equipment swath forming a ball?
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  Jennifer MorrisAug 28, 2025
  If the swath from your MacDon Farm Equipment is forming a ball and rolling to the right or left, it could be because the draper speed is too high. Reduce the draper speed until the pick-up is just pushing the swath. Also, if you're dealing with a light crop flowing forward and fingers unable to move the swath rearward, consider adding the optional Hold-Down Performance kit MD #B5475.
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Tiffany KimAug 30, 2025
What to do if MacDon Farm Equipment belts are stalling?
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  Theresa ShannonAug 30, 2025
  If the belts on your MacDon Farm Equipment are stalling when loaded with crop material, it's likely that the draper belts are too loose. Increase the belt tension to resolve this issue.
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Jared WhiteSep 1, 2025
How to prevent shelling in delicate crops with MacDon PW8?
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  Jason WallsSep 1, 2025
  To prevent shelling in delicate crops with your MacDon Farm Equipment, first ensure that the draper speed is not too high; reduce it until the pick-up is just pushing the swath. Additionally, check that the hold-down is properly adjusted; raise the hold-down assembly high enough to clear the swath.
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Adam MayoSep 3, 2025
What causes MacDon PW8 pick-up wheels to bounce?
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  Stacy ButlerSep 3, 2025
  MacDon Farm Equipment pick-up wheels bounce over bumps if the header height is too high. Lower the header until the rear pick-up roller is 305 mm (12 in.) above the ground.
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Jose DelgadoSep 5, 2025
How to address MacDon PW8 Farm Equipment draper belts tracking incorrectly?
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  Brian DavisSep 6, 2025
  If the draper belts on your MacDon Farm Equipment are tracking incorrectly, it could be due to a few reasons. Incorrect tension is a common cause, so tension the draper belts. Another possibility is dirt or crop buildup on the rollers; remove the draper belts and clean any dirt or crop buildup from the roller surface and roller groove. Belts are sometimes tacky when new, apply talcum or baby powder onto belts to reduce tackiness. Belts may also need to be run loose for the first few hours of break-in.
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Joshua GarciaSep 7, 2025
What causes MacDon Farm Equipment material to stall before the auger?
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  brianfrenchSep 7, 2025
  If material stalls on your MacDon Farm Equipment header before the auger can pull it into the feeder house, it could be due to a rough header pan surface; polish the header pan with emery cloth or a buffing wheel. Another cause might be incorrect header height; adjust the header height. Also, the face plate angle could be incorrect; on some combine headers, the header face plate can be adjusted. Adjust the combine header tilt so when the header is at operating height, the header floor pan and ground are parallel. Note: Adjust header tilt to Corn Setting from Grain Setting.