MacDon A30-S User manual

A30-S & A30-D
Pull-Type Mower Conditioner
s
A30-S, A30-D & A40-
D
Self-Propelled Auger
Headers
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model Year - 2009
Part #169000 Rev A

MACDON A40-D SELF-PROPELLED AUGER HEADER
MACDON A30-D PULL-TYPE MOWER CONDITIONER

Form # 169000 1Model Year - 2009
1 INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the operating and maintenance procedures for the Model A30-S, A30-D, and A40-D Auger
Headers, including a Grass Seed version. Your new Auger Header is designed to cut, condition, and lay in
windrows a wide variety of grasses and hay crops, and the double-knife feature that is available expands the
operational envelope, especially in heavier crops.
MODEL *
DESCRIPTION
CONFIGURATION
KNIFE
SIZE (FT)
FEATURES
A30-S
A– Auger Header
with Conditioner
30 - Self-Propelled
Or Pull-Type
S- Single 14 and 16 Hydraulic Drive
A30-D
A– Auger Header
with Conditioner
D- Double
16 and 18 Hydraulic Drive
A40-D A– Auger Header
with Conditioner 40 - Self-Propelled 14, 16, and 18
Separate Hydraulic Auger, Knife
and Reel Drives, Grass Seed
Option.
* Model availability depends on dealer affiliation.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR
USE THE MACHINE.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions given in this
manual, your Windrower will work well for many years. A Parts Catalog is also supplied with your new header. If
you require more detailed service information, see your dealer for availability of a Service Manual.
Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to specific areas. Study the Table of Contents to familiarize
yourself with how the material is organized.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your dealer if you
need assistance, information, or additional copies of this manual.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE HEADER AND ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT) IN THE
SPACES BELOW.
HEADER SERIAL NUMBER:
____________________________________
Serial Number plate (A) is located at the top of the
left hand end frame.
APT (PULL-TYPE) SERIAL NUMBER:
___________________________________
Serial Number plate (B) is located at the top aft end
of the APT.
PTO SPEED: 540 RPM 1000 RPM
A
B

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form # 169000 2Model Year - 2009
Section/Title Page
1INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 1
2SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 SAFETY SIGNS........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Safety Sign Installation .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 Safety Sign Locations Pull-Type............................................................................................................ 8
2.3.3 Safety Sign Locations Self-Propelled .................................................................................................. 11
2.4 GENERAL SAFETY................................................................................................................................... 12
3ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS............................................................................................................... 14
4COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 15
5SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 PULL-TYPE HEADERS............................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 SELF-PROPELLED HEADERS................................................................................................................. 20
6OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.1 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES.............................................................................................. 22
6.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY .......................................................................................................................... 22
6.3 TRACTOR SETUP – PULL-TYPE............................................................................................................. 23
6.3.1 Tractor Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 23
6.3.2 Drawbar Adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 23
6.3.3 Drawbar Hitch Set-Up.......................................................................................................................... 23
6.3.4 3 Point Hitch (Cat. II, III, or IIIN) Set-Up .............................................................................................. 25
6.4 MOWER CONDITIONER/ TRACTOR HOOKUP – PULL-TYPE .............................................................. 26
6.4.1 Drawbar Hook-Up ................................................................................................................................ 26
6.4.2 3 Point Hitch (Cat. II, III, or IIIN) Hook-Up ........................................................................................... 27
6.4.3 Hydraulic Connections......................................................................................................................... 29
6.5 MOWER CONDITIONER / TRACTOR UNHOOK – PULL-TYPE ............................................................. 30
6.5.1 Drawbar Hitch Unhook......................................................................................................................... 30
6.5.2 3-Point Hitch Unhook........................................................................................................................... 31
6.6 HEADER ATTACHMENT – SELF-PROPELLED ...................................................................................... 33
6.6.1 A30-S and A30-D Attachment ............................................................................................................. 33
6.6.2 A40-D Attachment ............................................................................................................................... 34
6.7 HEADER DETACHMENT – SELF-PROPELLED...................................................................................... 36
6.7.1 A30-S and A30-D Detachment ............................................................................................................ 36
6.7.2 A40-D Detachment .............................................................................................................................. 37
6.8 TRANSPORTING MOWER CONDITIONER............................................................................................. 39
6.8.1 Self-Propelled ...................................................................................................................................... 39
6.8.2 Pull-Type - Towing............................................................................................................................... 39
6.8.2.1 Transporting With A Tractor ......................................................................................................39
6.8.2.2 Transporting With a Truck .........................................................................................................40
6.8.2.3 Preparing Windrower for Transport ...........................................................................................41
6.8.3 Pull-Type - Flatbed .............................................................................................................................. 42
6.8.3.1 Loading – Pull-Type ..................................................................................................................42
6.8.3.2 Unloading – Pull-Type ...............................................................................................................44
6.9 BREAK-IN PERIOD ................................................................................................................................... 46
6.10 PRE-SEASON CHECK.............................................................................................................................. 46
6.11 DAILY START-UP CHECK........................................................................................................................ 46
6.12 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE...................................................................................................................... 47
6.13 ENGAGING THE PTO – PULL-TYPE ....................................................................................................... 47
6.14 LIFT CYLINDER LOCK-OUTS .................................................................................................................. 47
6.14.1 Self-Propelled ...................................................................................................................................... 47
6.14.2 Pull-Type.............................................................................................................................................. 47
6.15 STEERING – PULL-TYPE......................................................................................................................... 48
6.15.1 Right Side Operation – Pull-Type ........................................................................................................ 48
6.15.2 LH Side Operation – Pull-Type............................................................................................................ 49
6.15.3 Avoiding Obstacles .............................................................................................................................. 49
6.15.4 Square Corners ................................................................................................................................... 49

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6.15.5 180 Degree Turn.................................................................................................................................. 50
6.16 UNPLUGGING THE WINDROWER .......................................................................................................... 51
6.16.1 Unplugging Conditioner – Pull Type .................................................................................................... 51
6.16.2 Unplugging Conditioner – Self-Propelled A30-S and A30-D. .............................................................. 51
6.16.3 Unplugging Sickle ................................................................................................................................ 51
6.17 HEADER OPERATION.............................................................................................................................. 52
6.17.1 Lean Bar Position................................................................................................................................. 52
6.17.2 Auger Speed ........................................................................................................................................ 52
6.17.2.1 Auger Speed, A30-S and A30-D ............................................................................................. 52
6.17.2.2 Auger Speed, A40-D................................................................................................................ 53
6.17.3 Reel Speed .......................................................................................................................................... 53
6.17.3.1 Reel Speed, A30-S and A30-D................................................................................................ 53
6.17.3.2 Reel Speed, A40-D.................................................................................................................. 53
6.17.4 Auger Position...................................................................................................................................... 54
6.17.4.1 Auger Fore-Aft Adjustment – A30-S ........................................................................................ 54
6.17.4.2 Auger Vertical Adjustment – A30-S ......................................................................................... 56
6.17.4.3 Auger Fore-Aft Adjustment – A30-D........................................................................................ 58
6.17.4.4 Auger Vertical Adjustment – A30-D......................................................................................... 60
6.17.4.5 Auger Fore-Aft Adjustment – A40-D........................................................................................ 62
6.17.4.6 Auger Vertical Adjustment – A40-D......................................................................................... 62
6.17.5 Reel Position........................................................................................................................................ 63
6.17.5.1 Reel Fore-Aft Position, A30-S and A30-D .............................................................................. 63
6.17.5.2 Reel Vertical Position, A30-S and A30-D ................................................................................ 64
6.17.5.3 Reel Fore-Aft Position A40-D .................................................................................................. 66
6.17.5.4 Reel Vertical Position A40-D ................................................................................................... 66
6.17.6 Tine Aggressiveness Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 68
6.17.7 Cutting Height ...................................................................................................................................... 68
6.17.7.1 Cutting Height Adjustment: ...................................................................................................... 69
6.17.8 Header Angle ....................................................................................................................................... 70
6.17.8.1 Header Angle – Self-Propelled ................................................................................................ 70
6.17.8.2 Header Angle – Pull-Type ....................................................................................................... 70
6.17.9 Header Flotation .................................................................................................................................. 71
6.17.9.1 Flotation Adjustment – Self-Propelled ..................................................................................... 71
6.17.9.2 Flotation Adjustment – Pull-Type............................................................................................. 71
6.17.10 Feed Pan / Rock-Drop Tine Position ................................................................................................... 71
6.17.11 Hay Conditioner ................................................................................................................................... 72
6.17.11.1 Roll Gap................................................................................................................................. 72
6.17.11.2 Roll Timing and Alignment..................................................................................................... 73
6.17.12 Roll Tension ......................................................................................................................................... 75
6.17.13 Forming Shields ................................................................................................................................... 76
6.17.13.1 Side Deflectors ...................................................................................................................... 76
6.17.13.2 Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield)............................................................................................... 77
6.17.14 Ground Speed...................................................................................................................................... 78
6.17.15 Grass Seed Windrowing ...................................................................................................................... 79
6.17.15.1 Stub Guards and Hold-downs ............................................................................................... 79
6.17.15.2 Special Auger Design ............................................................................................................ 79
6.17.15.3 Seven-Bat Reel...................................................................................................................... 79
6.17.15.4 Auger Pan Extensions ........................................................................................................... 79
6.17.15.5 Windrow Forming Rods ......................................................................................................... 80
6.18 HAYING TIPS ............................................................................................................................................ 81
6.18.1 Curing .................................................................................................................................................. 81
6.18.2 Topsoil Moisture................................................................................................................................... 81
6.18.3 Weather and Topography .................................................................................................................... 81
6.18.4 Windrow Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 81
6.18.5 Driving On Windrow ............................................................................................................................. 81
6.18.6 Raking and Tedding............................................................................................................................. 81
6.18.7 Chemical Drying Agents ...................................................................................................................... 81
6.19 STORAGE.................................................................................................................................................. 82

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Form # 169000 4Model Year - 2009
7MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ................................................................................................................................ 83
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING............................................................................................................ 83
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 83
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 84
7.3.1 Recommended Torques ...................................................................................................................... 84
7.3.1.1 SAE Bolts ..................................................................................................................................84
7.3.1.2 Metric Bolts................................................................................................................................84
7.3.1.3 Flare Type Hydraulic Fittings.....................................................................................................85
7.3.1.4 O-ring Type Hydraulic Fittings...................................................................................................85
7.3.2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................................................................................................. 86
7.3.3 Conversion Chart................................................................................................................................. 87
7.4 DRIVE SHIELDS........................................................................................................................................ 88
7.5 LIFT CYLINDER LOCK-OUTS .................................................................................................................. 88
7.5.1 Self-Propelled ...................................................................................................................................... 88
7.5.2 Pull-Type.............................................................................................................................................. 88
7.6 LUBRICATION........................................................................................................................................... 89
7.6.1 Greasing Procedure............................................................................................................................. 89
7.6.2 Lubrication Points ................................................................................................................................ 89
I. A30-S Headers ................................................................................................................................90
II. A30-D Headers................................................................................................................................92
III. A40-D Headers................................................................................................................................94
IV. Hay Conditioner...............................................................................................................................96
V. Pull Type Carrier Frame ..................................................................................................................97
VI. Drivelines.........................................................................................................................................98
VII. Oiling Requirements ........................................................................................................................99
7.6.3 Sealed Bearing Installation ................................................................................................................ 101
7.7 HYDRAULICS.......................................................................................................................................... 102
7.7.1 Hydraulics – Self-Propelled ............................................................................................................... 102
7.7.2 Hydraulics – Pull-Type....................................................................................................................... 102
7.7.2.1 Reservoir .................................................................................................................................102
7.7.2.2 Oil Level...................................................................................................................................102
7.7.2.3 Adding Hydraulic Oil ................................................................................................................102
7.7.2.4 Changing Hydraulic Oil............................................................................................................102
7.7.2.5 Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter...................................................................................................103
7.7.2.6 Pressure Relief Valve ..............................................................................................................103
7.7.3 Hoses and Lines ................................................................................................................................ 103
7.8 SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE.................................................................................................................. 104
7.8.1 Sickle Section Replacement .............................................................................................................. 104
7.8.2 Sickle Removal .................................................................................................................................. 105
7.8.3 Sickle Installation ............................................................................................................................... 106
7.8.4 Sickle Head Bearing Removal........................................................................................................... 106
7.8.5 Sickle Head Bearing Installation........................................................................................................ 106
7.8.6 Spare Sickle....................................................................................................................................... 107
7.8.7 Sickle Guards .................................................................................................................................... 108
7.8.7.1 Guard Alignment......................................................................................................................108
7.8.7.2 Guard Replacement ................................................................................................................108
7.8.8 Sickle Hold-Downs............................................................................................................................. 112
7.8.8.1 Sickle Hold-Down Adjustment -Pointed Guards......................................................................112
7.8.8.2 Sickle Hold-Down Adjustment -Stub Guards ..........................................................................112
7.8.9 Sickle Drive Belt – A30-S................................................................................................................... 113
7.8.9.1 Tension Adjustment.................................................................................................................113
7.8.9.2 Removal – A30-S Sickle Drive Belt .........................................................................................113
7.8.9.3 Installation – A30-S Sickle Drive Belt ......................................................................................114
7.8.10 Sickle Drive Belts – A30-D................................................................................................................. 115
7.8.10.1 Tension Adjustment- LH Sickle Drive, A30-D.........................................................................115
7.8.10.2 Removal – LH Sickle Drive Belt, A30-D .................................................................................115
7.8.10.3 Installation – LH Sickle Drive Belt, A30-D .............................................................................116
7.8.10.4 Tension Adjustment - RH Sickle Drive Belt, A30-D................................................................118
7.8.10.4 Tension Adjustment - RH Sickle Drive Belt, A30-D................................................................118
7.8.10.5 Removal – RH Sickle Drive Belt, A30-D.................................................................................118

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7.8.10.6 Installation – RH Sickle Drive Belt, A30-D............................................................................ 119
7.8.11 Sickle Drive Belts – A40-D................................................................................................................. 120
7.8.11.1 Tension Adjustment- LH Sickle Drive Belts, A40-D............................................................... 120
7.8.11.2 Removal – LH Sickle Drive Belts, A40-D............................................................................... 120
7.8.11.3 Installation –LH Sickle Drive Belts, A40-D............................................................................ 121
7.8.11.4 Tension Adjustment - RH Sickle Drive Belts, A40-D ............................................................. 122
7.8.11.5 Removal – RH Sickle Drive Belt, A40-D................................................................................ 122
7.8.11.6 Installation –RH Sickle Drive Belt, A40-D.............................................................................. 123
7.8.12 Sickle Drive Timing Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 124
7.8.13 Wobble Box........................................................................................................................................ 126
7.8.13.1 Mounting Bolts ....................................................................................................................... 126
7.8.13.2 Wobble Box Removal ............................................................................................................ 126
7.8.13.3 Wobble Box Installation ......................................................................................................... 126
7.8.13.4 Pulley Removal...................................................................................................................... 127
7.8.13.5 Pulley Installation................................................................................................................... 127
7.8.13.6 Changing Wobble Box Oil ..................................................................................................... 128
7.9 REEL AND REEL DRIVE - A30-S AND A30-D. ...................................................................................... 129
7.9.1 Reel Drive Chain, A30-S and A30-D ................................................................................................. 129
7.9.1.1 Tension ................................................................................................................................... 129
7.9.1.2 Removal.................................................................................................................................. 129
7.9.1.3 Installation............................................................................................................................... 129
7.9.2 Reel Drive Belts, A30-S and A30-D................................................................................................... 130
7.9.2.1 Tension Adjustment................................................................................................................ 130
7.9.2.2 Removal.................................................................................................................................. 130
7.9.2.3 Installation............................................................................................................................... 130
7.9.3 Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings, A30-S and A30-D ..................................................................... 131
7.9.3.1 Removal –Tines and Bearings, Cam End .............................................................................. 131
7.9.3.2 Installation –Tines and Bearings, Cam End ........................................................................... 131
7.9.3.3 Removal -Tines and Bearings, Opposite Cam End................................................................ 132
7.9.3.4 Installation –Tines and Bearings, Opposite Cam End............................................................ 132
7.10 REEL AND REEL DRIVE – A40-D .......................................................................................................... 133
7.10.1 Reel Drive – A40-D ............................................................................................................................ 133
7.10.2 Reel Tines and Tine Bar Bearings, A40-D........................................................................................ 133
7.10.2.1 Tine and Bearing Replacement, Cam End – Disc #1............................................................ 133
7.10.2.2 Tine and Bearing Replacement, Centre Section X................................................................ 135
7.10.2.2 Tine and Bearing Replacement, Centre Section X................................................................ 135
7.10.2.3 Tine and Bearing Replacement, Opposite Cam – Section Y ................................................ 136
7.10.2.4 Tine Replacement, Tine Bar Extension – Section Z.............................................................. 137
7.11 AUGER AND AUGER DRIVE, A30-S AND A30-D.................................................................................. 138
7.11.1 Auger Drive Chain, A30-S ................................................................................................................. 138
7.11.1.1 Tension .................................................................................................................................. 138
7.11.1.2 Removal................................................................................................................................. 138
7.11.1.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 138
7.11.2 Auger Drive Chain, A30-D ................................................................................................................. 139
7.11.2.1 Tension .................................................................................................................................. 139
7.11.2.2 Removal................................................................................................................................. 139
7.11.2.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 139
7.11.3 Auger Drive Belts, A30-S ................................................................................................................... 140
7.11.3.1 Tension .................................................................................................................................. 140
7.11.3.2 Removal................................................................................................................................. 140
7.11.3.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 140
7.11.4 Auger Drive Belts, A30-D................................................................................................................... 141
7.11.4.1 Tension .................................................................................................................................. 141
7.11.4.2 Removal................................................................................................................................. 141
7.11.4.3 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 142
7.11.5 Auger Pans ........................................................................................................................................ 143
7.11.6 Rubber Fingers .................................................................................................................................. 143
7.11.7 Stripper Bars ...................................................................................................................................... 143
7.11.7.1 Stripper Bar Removal ............................................................................................................ 143

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7.11.7.2 Stripper Bar Replacement ......................................................................................................144
7.11.7.3 Stripper Bar Extensions..........................................................................................................144
7.12 AUGER AND AUGER DRIVE, A40-D ..................................................................................................... 144
7.13 CONDITIONER........................................................................................................................................ 145
7.13.1 Hydraulic Drive Motor Removal – All Models .................................................................................... 145
7.13.2 Hydraulic Drive Motor Installation – All Models ................................................................................. 145
7.13.3 Gearbox Removal - A30-S................................................................................................................. 145
7.13.4 Gearbox Installation - A30-S ............................................................................................................. 147
7.13.5 Gearbox Removal – A30-D ............................................................................................................... 149
7.13.6 Gearbox Installation – A30-D ............................................................................................................ 152
7.13.7 Gearbox Removal – A40-D ............................................................................................................... 154
7.13.8 Gearbox Installation – A40-D ............................................................................................................ 155
7.13.9 Changing Gearbox Oil ....................................................................................................................... 156
7.14 WHEELS, TIRES, AND HITCH – PULL-TYPE........................................................................................ 157
7.14.1 Wheel Bolts........................................................................................................................................ 157
7.14.2 Wheel Removal ................................................................................................................................. 157
7.14.3 Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 157
7.14.4 Tire Inflation ....................................................................................................................................... 158
7.15 SKID SHOE WEAR PLATE REPLACEMENT ......................................................................................... 158
7.16 ELECTRICAL........................................................................................................................................... 158
7.17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................. 159
7.17.1 Self-Propelled .................................................................................................................................... 159
7.17.1.1 Break-In Inspection - SP.........................................................................................................159
7.17.1.2 Interval Maintenance - SP ......................................................................................................159
7.17.1.3 Maintenance Record - SP ......................................................................................................160
7.17.2 Pull-Type Mower Conditioner ............................................................................................................ 161
7.17.2.1 Break-In Inspection - PT.........................................................................................................161
7.17.2.2 Interval Maintenance - PT ......................................................................................................161
7.17.2.3 Maintenance Record - PT ......................................................................................................162
8TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 163
8.1 WINDROWER PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................................ 163
8.2 MECHANICAL ......................................................................................................................................... 166
9OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS .................................................................................................................... 168
9.1 HYDRAULIC HEADER ANGLE KITS-PULL-TYPE................................................................................. 168
9.2 ADDITIONAL SKID SHOES .................................................................................................................... 168
9.3 GAUGE ROLLER KIT.............................................................................................................................. 168
9.4 REPLACEMENT REEL BAT KITS- A30-S & A30-D ............................................................................... 168
9.5 STUB GUARD CONVERSION KIT ......................................................................................................... 168
9.6TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT....................................................................................................................... 168
10 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................... 169
INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................................... 168

SAFETY
Form # 169000 7Model Year - 2009
2 SAFETY
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This safety alert symbol indicates important
safety messages in this manual and on safety
signs on the machine.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Carefully read and follow the safety message
accompanying this symbol.
WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT TO YOU?
ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL
ACCIDENTS COST
ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION with safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for each message
has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. It is also used to alert against
unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It is also used as a reminder
of good safety practices.
2.3 SAFETY SIGNS
•The safety signs appear on the windrower at
the locations shown on pages 4 to 7.
•Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
•Replace safety signs that are missing or
become illegible.
•If original parts on which a safety sign was
installed are replaced, be sure the repair part
also bears the current safety sign.
•Safety signs are available from your Dealer
Parts Department.
2.3.1 Safety Sign Installation
a. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
b. Decide on the exact location before you remove
the decal backing paper.
c. Remove the smaller portion of the split backing
paper.
d. Place the sign in position and slowly peel back
the remaining paper, smoothing the sign as it is
applied.
e. Small air pockets can be smoothed out or pricked
with a pin.

SAFETY
Form # 169000 8Model Year - 2009
2.3.2 Safety Sign Locations Pull-Type
BOTH SIDES - #140311
DRIVE SHAFTS - #38334
BOTH ENDS -#142909
#170281

SAFETY
Form # 169000 9Model Year - 2009
Safety Sign Locations Pull-Type (cont’d)
#109843
#44944
#115100
#171029

SAFETY
Form # 169000 10 Model Year - 2009
Safety Sign Locations Pull-Type (cont’d)
ON BACK FRAME
ON END SHEET (BOTH ENDS) - 28403
ON END SHEET
(BOTH ENDS) - #32738
#44944
ON APT (BACK-SIDE) - #142908
#142912

SAFETY
Form # 169000 11 Model Year - 2009
2.3.3 Safety Sign Locations Self-Propelled
ON DRIVE SHAFTS - #36651
BOTH ENDS -
#142909
ON END SHEET
(BOTH ENDS) - #32738
ON END SHEET
(BOTH ENDS) - #28403
#109843
#170281

SAFETY
Form # 169000 12 Model Year - 2009
2.4 GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION
•The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of
machinery.
•Protect yourself.
•When assembling, operating and servicing
machinery, wear all the protective clothing
and personal safety devices that COULD
be necessary for the job at hand. Don't
take chances.
•You may need:
oa hard hat.
oprotective shoes with slip resistant
soles.
oprotective glasses or goggles.
oheavy gloves.
owet weather gear.
orespirator or filter mask.
ohearing protection. Be aware that
prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Wearing a suitable hearing protective
device such as ear muffs (A) or ear
plugs (B) protects against
objectionable or loud noises.
•Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
•Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its proper
use.
•Keep young children away from machinery
at all times.
•Be aware that accidents often happen
when the operator is tired or in a hurry to
get finished. Take the time to consider the
safest way. Never ignore warning signs of
fatigue.
•Wear close-fitting
clothing and cover long
hair. Never wear
dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
•Keep hands, feet,
clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
Never attempt to clear
obstructions or objects from a machine
while the engine is running.
•Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Make sure
driveline guards can rotate independently
of the shaft and can telescope freely.
A
B

SAFETY
Form # 169000 13 Model Year - 2009
GENERAL SAFETY (Cont’d):
•Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
•Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function
and/or safety and affect machine life.
•Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
•Keep the area used for servicing
machinery
clean and dry.
Wet or oily
floors are
slippery. Wet
spots can be
dangerous
when working
with electrical
equipment. Be
sure all
electrical
outlets and tools are properly grounded.
•Use adequate light for the job at hand.
•Keep machinery clean. Do not allow oil or
grease to accumulate on service
platforms, ladders or controls. Clean
machines before storage.
•Never use gasoline, naphtha or any
volatile material for cleaning purposes.
These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.
•When storing machinery, cover sharp or
extending components to prevent injury
from accidental contact.

DEFINITIONS
Form # 169000 14 Model Year - 2009
3 ACRONYMS AND
ABBREVIATIONS
TERM DEFINITION
API American Petroleum Institute
APT Articulating Power Tongue
ASTM
American Society Of Testing And
Materials
C Celsius
F Fahrenheit
ft/min feet per minute
ft/s feet per second
gpm
U.S. gallons per minute
hp
horsepower
in.
3cubic inches
kPa
kilopascals
lbf pounds force
lbf∙ft or ft∙lbf
pound feet or foot pounds
lbf∙in or in∙lbf
pound inches or inch pounds
MPa megapascals
mph
miles per hour
N
newtons
N∙m newton meters
oz.
ounces
psi
pounds per square inch
PTO Power Take-Off
rpm Revolutions Per Minute
SAE
Society Of Automotive Engineers

SPECIFICATIONS
Form # 169000 15 Model Year - 2009
4 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
ARTICULATING
POWER TONGUE (APT)
HEADER
STEERING CYLINDER
CENTER LINK
CARRIER FRAME
LEAN BAR
MANUAL CASE
LIFT CYLINDER
LOCK VALVE
WOBBLEBOX
SIDE DEFLECTOR
FLUFFER
DRIVE SHIELD
HAZARD LIGHT
LIFT CYLINDER
CONDITIONER

SPECIFICATIONS
Form # 169000 16 Model Year - 2009
HEADER DRIVE
FLOAT SPRING
HAZARD LIGHT
TAIL-LIGHT
DRIVE SHIELD
FORMING SHIELD
ADJUSTER BOLTS

SPECIFICATIONS
Form # 169000 17 Model Year - 2009
STEERING CYLINDER LOCKOUT VALVE
CONTROL HOSES
PUMP – 1000 RPM PTO
DRIVELINE
SAFETY CHAIN
JACK
DRAWBAR HITCH
ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT)
3-POINT HITCH YOKE
TOWING ADAPTER

SPECIFICATIONS
Form # 169000 18 Model Year - 2009
5 SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 PULL-TYPE HEADERS
HEADER SIZE
14 FT
16 FT
18 FT
HEADER MODEL
A30-S
A30-D
A30-S
A30-D
A30-D
FRAME & STRUCTURE
Width
16 ft-3 in.
(4953 mm) n/a 17 ft-9 in. (5410 mm)
19 ft-3 in.
(5867 mm)
Length
Transport 26 ft-7 in. (8130 mm)
Field 26 ft-7 in. (8130 mm)
Height
Transport 86 in. (2184 mm)
Field 86 in. (2184 mm)
Approx. Weight [lb (kg)] 7200 (3269) n/a
7400
(3360)
8000 (3632) 8200 (3723)
Carrier Pull-Type
Lighting Two Amber and Two Red Transport Lights
Spare Knife Storage
Frame Tube Lean Bar Frame Tube Lean Bar
Reversing Wrench/Guard Straightening
Tool
Stored Inside LH End Sheet
Manual Storage
Frame Mounted Case
WHEELS
Tires 31 x 13.5 – 15 NHS 8 Ply Terra-Rib
Tread Width 150 inches (3810 mm)
Pressure 30 psi (207 kPa)
CUTTERBAR
Effective Cutting Width 14 ft-9 in. (4496 mm) 16 ft-3 in. (4953 mm)
17 ft-9 in.
(5410 mm)
Cutting Height 4 in. (100 mm) Below Ground To 21 in. (533 mm) Above Ground
Guard Angle Adjustment 8° – 16°
MAIN DRIVE
Hydraulic Tractor PTO Driven Piston Pump 540 or 1000 rpm
HEADER DRIVE
Hydraulic M44 (44 cc) Motor To Gearbox
SICKLE
Drive Type
Type
Belt Driven Heavy Duty (MD) Wobble Box (Enclosed Oil Bath)
Qty One Two One Two
Sickle Speed
(Strokes Per Minute)
No Load 1970 1980 1970 1980
Load 1510 1910
Stroke 3 in. (76 mm)
Sections Bolted Over-Serrated, 9 Serrations/Inch.
Guards Forged And Double Heat-Treated