MacDon R1 Series Quick Card User Guide

R113/R116 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Mower Conditioner Quick Card MD #147624
Supplement to R113/R116 Operator’s Manual.
R113/R116 Quick Card
Subject to change without notice.
Use this card as a guide only. Refer to your Operator’s Manual
for detailed settings and adjustment procedures.
Short Stubble/Smooth Ground: Upper position (A).
High Stubble/Rocks/Cane: Lower position (B).
Skid Shoes
Header Angle
Smooth/Level/Firm Ground: Steep angle (B).
Rocks/Ridges/Loose Ground: Shallow angle (A).
Increase Conditioning:
Move lever forward (A).
Decrease Conditioning:
Move lever aft (B).
Increase Conditioning:
Loosen (A), turn (B) CW, tighten (A).
Decrease Conditioning:
Loosen (A), turn (B) CCW, tighten (A).
Roll Gap
Light Crop/Dry Grass:
900 rpm – factory set.
Sensitive Crop (new/thin alfalfa, thin grass):
600 rpm – swap pulleys (A) and (B).
Light Crops—Less Tension:
Loosen (A), turn (B) to increase (C), tighten (A).
Heavy/Tough Crops—More Tension:
Loosen (A), turn (B) to decrease (C), tighten (A).
Roll Tension
Finger Rotor RPM
Finger Clearance
C on diti o ni ng
C ut t i n g H e i g h t

MacDon R1 Series Specifications

General

Brand	MacDon
Model	R1 Series
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English