McFarlane RD-4030 - User Manual

MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT SINCE 1936
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AND
PARTS LISTING
FOR THE
RD-4000 Series
Reel Disk
VERSION: 7-12
starting at serial number 16537
TO THE OWNER AND OPERATORS
Before assembling or operating this unit, READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. To obtain
the best performance of the unit, familiarize yourself with each component and adjustment.
Store this manual where it can be readily available for future reference. In the event that the
harrow or any part of the unit should be sold, be sure that the new owner receives a copy of
this manual for their reference.
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Summary

Safety

Equipment Safety Guidelines

General precautions for safe operation and handling of the equipment.

Before Operation

Pre-operation checks and preparations for safe use of the unit.

During Operation

Safety precautions to follow while operating the equipment.

Following Operation

Steps to take after completing operation and storing the unit safely.

Highway and Transport Operations

Guidelines for safely transporting the equipment on public roads.

Operating Instructions

Transporting the Unit

Steps to prepare the unit for transport, including folding wings.

Setting the Unit for Field Use

Adjustments for leveling wings for consistent operating depth.

Setting Disk Gang Depth

Adjusting the hitch turnbuckle for desired disk gang depth.

Setting Disk Gang Aggressiveness

Adjusting disk gang angle for soil loosening and aggressiveness.

Setting the Center Disks

Adjusting center disks to prevent ridges or gaps.

Adjusting the Spiral Reel Depth

Adjusting the depth of spiral reels using the depth control crank.

Adjusting the Harrow Section Aggressiveness

Adjusting the pull chain attachment points for harrow section aggressiveness.

Adjusting the Rolling Basket Height and Tension

Adjusting the height and tension of the rolling basket.

Performing Maintenance

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance Schedule

Disk Gang & Blades

Instructions for checking disk gang arbor bolts and replacing blades.

Spiral Reel Blades

Troubleshooting and Adjustment Guide

Disk Mount and Scrapers

Disk Mount and Scrapers Components

Diagram and part list for disk mount and scraper assemblies.

Disk Mount and Scrapers Components (continued)

Continuation of diagram and part list for disk mount and scraper assemblies.

Disk Gang

Disk Gang Components

Diagram and part list for the disk gang assembly, including blades.

Spiral Reel

Spiral Reel Components

Diagram and part list for the spiral reel assembly.

Spiral Reel Components (continued)

Continuation of diagram and part list for the spiral reel assembly.

Rolling Basket

Rolling Basket Components

Diagram and part list for the rolling basket assembly.

Rolling Basket Components (continued)

Continuation of diagram and part list for the rolling basket assembly.

FA Harrow Section

FA Harrow Section Components

Diagram and part list for the FA harrow section bars.

McFarlane RD-4030 Specifications

General

Brand	McFarlane
Model	RD-4030
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English