MacDon A30-D User manual

The harvesting specialists.
A30-D and A40-D
Pull-Type Mower Conditioner and
Self-Propelled Auger Header
Supplement to Operator’s Manual
169000_SUPPLEMENT_2 Revision D
Original Instruction

Purpose of Supplement
After your operator’s manual was printed, a decal was added to the A30-D mower conditioner hitch to alert the
Operator that the transport lock pin must be in place before transport.
Replace the following pages of the A30-D and A40-D Operator’s Manual, 169000 Revision F, with the pages provided
in this supplement:
• Safety Sign Location - pages 10–12
• Safety Sign Definitions - pages 15–19
• Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport - page 55

1Safety
1.1 Safety Sign Locations: Pull Type
Figure 1.1: Left Side
A - MD #174632 B - MD #184422 C - MD #166452 D - MD #113482
E - MD #194464 F - MD #174436 G - MD #171287 H - MD #171279
J - MD #36651 K - MD #194521
Figure 1.2: Decals on Left Side
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Figure 1.3: Right Side
A - MD #171279 B - MD #184372 C - MD #171287
D - MD #184422 E - MD #174632 F - MD #166452
Figure 1.4: Decals on Right Side
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Figure 1.5: Hitch
A - MD #194464 B - MD #113482 C - MD #174436
D - MD #171281 E - MD #171281 F - MD #171286
G - MD #171298
Figure 1.6: Decals on Hitch
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1.2 Understanding Safety Signs
MD #36651
Rotating driveline
DANGER
• Rotating driveline contact can cause death—
keep away!
Do not operate without:
• Stopping the engine and removing the key before
opening shield.
• All driveline guards, tractor, and equipment shields
in place.
Figure 1.7: MD #36651
MD #113482
General hazard pertaining to machine operation
and servicing
CAUTION
To avoid injury or death from improper or unsafe
machine operation:
• Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one
from your Dealer.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate the machine.
• Review safety instructions with all Operators every year.
• Ensure that all safety signs are installed and legible.
• Make certain everyone is clear of machine before
starting engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off the machine.
• Keep all shields in place, and stay clear of moving parts.
• Disengage header drive, put transmission in Neutral,
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
operator’s position.
• Shut down the engine and remove the key from ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
unplugging machine.
• Engage safety props to prevent lowering of header or
reel before servicing in the raised position (refer to the
header operator’s manual).
• Use slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights when operating on roadways unless prohibited
by law.
Figure 1.8: MD #113482
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MD #166452
Pinch point hazard
WARNING
• To avoid injury, stop the engine and remove the key
before opening engine hood.
Figure 1.9: MD #166452
MD #171279
Crushing hazard
DANGER
• Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one
from your Dealer.
• Rest header on ground or engage hydraulic lockout
valves before going under unit.
Figure 1.10: MD #171279
MD #171281
Hot fluid under pressure
CAUTION
•Coolan
t is under pressure and may be hot. Never
remove radiator cap when engine is hot.
Figure 1.11: MD #171281
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MD #171286
Lock pull-type hydraulic for transport
WARNING
• Charge cylinder with oil before towing.
• Rotate valve handle to lock in transport position.
• Maximum towing speed 20 mph (32 km/h).
• Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 1.12: MD #171286
MD #171287
Install lock panel
WARNING
• Rotate valve handle to lock before going under unit.
• Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 1.13: MD #171287
MD #171288
Entanglement hazard
CAUTION
•Toavoi
d injury from entanglement with rotating auger,
stand clear of header while machine is running.
Figure 1.14: MD #171288
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MD #171298
PT transport lock pin
WARNING
• Transport lock pin must be in place before transport.
• Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 1.15: MD #171298
MD #174436
High pressure oil hazard
WARNING
• Do not go near leaks
• High pressure oil easily punctures skin causing serious
injury, gangrene, or death.
• If injured, seek emergency medical help. Immediate
surgery is required to remove oil.
• Do not use finger or skin to check for leaks.
• Lower load or relieve hydraulic pressure before
loosening fittings. Figure 1.16: MD #174436
MD #174632
Reel entanglement hazard
CAUTION
•Toavoi
d injury from entanglement with rotating reel,
stand clear of header while machine is running.
Figure 1.17: MD #174632
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MD #184372
General hazard pertaining to machine operation
and servicing
CAUTION
To avoid injury or death from improper or unsafe
machine operation:
• Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one
from your Dealer.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate the machine.
• Review safety instructions with all Operators annually.
• Ensure that all safety signs are installed and legible.
• Make certain everyone is clear of machine before
starting engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off the machine.
• Keep all shields in place and stay clear of moving parts.
• Disengage header drive, put transmission in Neutral,
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
operator’s position.
• Shut off the engine and remove the key from ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
unplugging machine.
• Engage safety props to prevent lowering of raised unit
before servicing in the raised position.
• Use slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights when operating on roadways unless prohibited
by law.
Figure 1.18: MD #184372
MD #184422
Keep shields in place hazard
WARNING
• Do not place foot.
• To avoid injury, stop the engine and remove the key
before opening power drive system shield.
•Keepallshi
elds in place.
Figure 1.19: MD #184422
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MD #194464
Shut down for service
WARNING
• Remove key from ignition.
• Read tractor and mower manufacturer’s manuals for
inspection and maintenance instructions.
• Read the windrower and header manuals for inspection
and maintenance instructions.
Figure 1.20: MD #194464
MD #194521
Auger entanglement hazard
CAUTION
• To avoid injury from entanglement with rotating auger,
stand clear of header while machine is running.
General hazard pertaining to machine operation
and servicing
CAUTION
• Read the operator’s manual and follow safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one
from your Dealer.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate the machine.
• Review safety instructions with all Operators every year.
• Ensure that all safety signs are installed and legible.
• Make certain everyone is clear of machine before
starting engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off the machine.
• Keep all shields in place and stay clear of moving parts.
• Disengage header drive, put transmission in Neutral,
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
operator’s position.
• Stop the engine and remove the key from ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
unplugging machine.
• Engage locks to prevent lowering of header or reel
before servicing in the raised position.
• Use slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights when operating on roadways unless prohibited
by law.
Figure 1.21: MD #194521
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1.3 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport
Charge the steering circuit as follows:
1. Connect two Articulating Power Tongue (APT) steering cylinder hoses to a tractor hydraulic circuit.
2. Steer header completely to the left, then right. Repeat three or four times.
3. Steer mower conditioner so that it is centered behind the towing vehicle.
4. Close the lock-out valve (A) on the APT.
Figure 1.22: Steering Lock-Out Valve
5. Raise header fully, and engage both header lift cylinder
lock-out valves (A).
Figure 1.23: Lift Cylinder Lock-Out Valve
WARNING
Do NOT tow unless the steering cylinder is fully
charged. If steering cylinder is not fully charged,
loss of control can result in injury or death.
Do not tow unless the transport lock pin is in place.
Figure 1.24: Transport Safety Decals
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6. Install the transport pin as follows.
7. Remove pin from storage at aft end of APT.
Figure 1.25: Transport Lock Pin
8. Line up holes in APT and frame, and install transport
lock pin (A) as shown.
9. Secure with lynch pin (B).
Figure 1.26: Transport Lock Pin
10. Check that jack is properly attached in storage position
on APT and secured with pin (B).
11. Keep Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign, reflectors, and
lights clean and visible at rear of mower conditioner.
12. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
13. For towing procedures, refer to one of the following:
•Towing Mower Conditioner with a Tractor
•Towing Mower Conditioner with a Truck
Figure 1.27: APT Jack
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