MacDon D50 User manual

Light Off 5 Middle (B) 600 - 650 3 10% - 15% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Normal On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Heavy On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Recommended
Lodged Off 4 Middle (B) 525 - 600 3 or 4 5% - 10% 4 or 5 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Light Off 5 Middle (B) 600 - 650 4 10% - 15% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Normal On 4 Shallow (A) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Heavy On 4 Shallow (A) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Recommended
Lodged Off 4 Steep (D) 525 - 600 3 or 4 5% - 10% 4 or 5 3 Variable Not Required
Light Off 5 Shallow (A) 600 - 650 4 10% - 15% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Normal On 4 Shallow (A) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Heavy On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Lodged Off 4 Middle (B) 525 - 600 3 or 4 5% - 10% 4 or 5 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Light On 4 Shallow (A) 600 - 650 2 5%-10% 6 or 7 3 Variable Recommended
Normal On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 1 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Recommended
Heavy On 5 Middle (B) 550 - 600 1 10% 3 or 4 3 Variable Recommended
Lodged On 4 Steep (D) 525 - 600 2 5% - 10% 3 or 4 2 or 3 Variable Recommended
Light On 4 Shallow (A) 600 - 650 2 5% - 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Recommended
Normal On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Recommended
Heavy On 5 Middle (B) 550 - 600 1 or 2 10% 3 or 4 Not Applicable Variable Recommended
Lodged On 4 Steep (D) 525 - 600 2 or 3 5% - 10% 3 or 4 Not Applicable Variable Recommended
Light Whisker (6) 2 Steep (D) 600 - 650 2 10% - 15% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Normal Whisker (6) 2 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 4 or 5 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Heavy Whisker (6) 2 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 4 or 5 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Lodged Whisker (6) 2 Steep (D) 525 - 600 2 5% - 10% 4 or 5 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Light Whisker (6) 2 Steep (D) 600 - 650 3 10% - 15% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Normal Whisker (6) 2 Middle (B) 550 - 600 3 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Heavy Whisker (6) 2 Middle (B) 550 - 600 3 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Lodged Whisker (6) 2 Steep (D) 525 - 600 4 5% - 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Light Whisker (6) 2 Shallow (A) 600 - 650 3 10% - 15% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Normal Whisker (6) 2 Middle (B) 550 - 600 3 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Heavy Whisker (6) 2 Middle (B) 550 - 600 3 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Lodged Whisker (6) 2 Steep (D) 525 - 600 4 5% - 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Light Off 3 Steep (D) 600 - 650 2 or 3 10% - 15% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Normal Off 3 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 or 3 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Heavy Off 3 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 or 3 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Lodged Off 3 Steep (D) 525 - 600 3 or 4 5% - 10% 4 or 5 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Light Off 3 Shallow (A) 600 - 650 2 or 3 10% - 15% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Normal Off 3 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 or 3 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Heavy Off 3 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 or 3 10% 6 or 7 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Lodged Off 3 Steep (D) 525 - 600 3 or 4 5% - 10% 4 or 5 Not Applicable Variable Not Required
Light On 5 Steep (D) 600 - 650 2 5% - 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Normal On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Heavy On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Lodged On 4 Steep (D) 525 - 600 2 5% - 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Light On 5 Middle (B) 600 - 650 2 5% - 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Normal On 4 Shallow (A) 600 - 650 2 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Heavy On 4 Middle (B) 600 - 650 2 10% 6 or 7 2 or 3 Variable Not Required
Lodged On 4 Steep (D) 600 - 650 2 5% - 10% 6 or 7 3 Variable Not Required
Light On 4 Middle (B) 600 - 650 2 5% - 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Recommended
Normal On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Recommended
Heavy On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 4 or 5 1 or 2 Storage Recommended
Lodged On 4 Steep (D) 525 - 600 2 5% - 10% 4 or 5 1 or 2 Storage Recommended
Light On 5 Middle (B) 600 - 650 2 5% - 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Normal On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Heavy On 4 Middle (B) 550 - 600 2 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
Lodged On 4 Steep (D) 525 - 600 2 5% - 10% 6 or 7 1 or 2 Storage Not Required
MacDon D50/D60/FD70 - Case 2142/2152/2162 Quick Card
Notes:
1. Draper speed is given as the amount of complete turns out from fully closed on the speed control knob. To set draper speed,
turn knob fully clockwise then turn counter clockwise the number of complete turns outlined in chart above.
2. It is recommended to have the guard angle as shallow as possible. Center link position depends on skid shoe and stabilizer wheel position. Set
guard angle and skid shoe position to maximize amount of poly on the ground while maintaining desired cutting height.
3. Knife speed is given as minimum knife drive pulley RPM for single knife drive headers only.
4. Reel speed given as a percentage above ground speed.
5. Cutting height is controlled with a combination of skid shoes, stabilizer wheels and header angle. Having the header "ride" on the skid shoes or
stabilizer wheels allows the adapter to float the header over obstacles and follow grand contours.
6. Whisker divider has to be ordered through parts. Having the divider rod at its shallowest or second to shallowest setting provide good dividing in
standing crop. In down crop this setting allows the divider to skim over the down crop and provide down pressure on the crop to aid in a cleaner
cut at the RH edge. The LH divider is not as crucial as it usually only comes into play when opening a check. There is no need to have a
matched set of divider rods between the LH and RH ends.
Soybeans Delta Rice California Rice
Ground4-8 inches
OPERATING VARIABLES
Lentils
Ground
Skid Shoe
Position
(Note 5)
Reel Tine
Pitch
Reel
Speed
(Note 4)
Reel
Position
Ground2 - 6 inches
Flax
Upper Cross
Auger
8 + inches 2-6 inches 10+ inches
Stabilizer
Wheel
(Note 5)
Header
Angle
(Note 2)
Knife
Speed (Note
3)
10+ inches
Draper
Speed
(Note 1)
Divider
Rods
4-8 inches Stubble
Height
4-8 inches10+ inches Ground
Recommended Header Settings for Direct Cutting
Peas
Ground
Crop
Condition
CerealsCanola
Crop
Type
Form 169234 Rev. B March 2008

Form 169234 Rev. B March 2008
Float Adjustments for Header Models D50/D60/FD70 – 2142/2152/2162
(Supplement to set-up in Operators Manual. See Operators Manual for greater detail.)
This instruction is intended as a quick reference for setting the float on the models listed above as
well as wing balance on the FD70 Flexdraper and Case 2162 headers. Please ensure all set-up,
as outlined in the operators manual has been completed prior to following the steps listed below.
Adapter Float (all headers):
1. Adjust header settings to match the following:
a. Lock wings into the rigid position (FD70 / 2162 only).
b. Set guard angle at mid position (B and ½ as indicated on the indicator mounted on the
combine adapter if equipped).
c. Set the reel in the mid fore-aft position (5 or 6 on the indicator).
d. Lower reel all the way to the cutter bar.
e. Store stabilizer wheels in the storage
position, off the ground (if equipped).
f. Raise header so cutter bar is 6-10” off the
ground.
g. Engage adapter float by placing handle in
the down position.
2. Set adapter float.
a. Tighten adapter float springs until washer
under down stop nut becomes loose. See
figure 1.
Note: It is recommended that you rock the header as
you adjust the float springs to reduce errors due to
friction.
b. Back off 2 full turns on each coil spring to
ensure header rests back on down stop.
Note: This setting is for cutting on the ground only. If
cutting off the ground, float may need to be set heavier
to avoid excessive bouncing and uneven stubble
height. Stabilizer wheels are also recommended when cutting off of the ground.
Wing Balance (for FD70 / 2162 only):
3. Set wing balance. See illustrations on next page.
a. Remove poly linkage cover.
b. Unlock wings by moving lever to unlock
position. If wing does not unlock use
wrench (stored in R/H leg) to apply torque
to bolt E (see illustration next page) to turn
the bell crank.
c. Move wing up and down by applying torque to bolt E (see illustration next page) to turn
the bell crank.
d. Adjust wing balance so that the wing can be moved into smile (up) or frown (down) with
approximately the same force.
i. If wing tend to smile (stay up), loosen clamp bolt F and turn draw bolt G
counterclockwise to move the clevis inboard
ii. If wing tends to frown (stay down), loosen clamp bolt F and turn draw bolt G
clockwise to move the clevis outboard.
Figure 1

Form 169234 Rev. B March 2008
FD70 / 2162 Wing Balance Adjustment
Flex Wrench Flex Wrench
G
E
Adjust link this way to
make wing heavier.
Adjust link this way to
make win
g
li
g
hte
r
.
Do Not Unlock
F

Form 169234 Rev. B March 2008
Stabilizer Wheel Height Adjustments
The stabilizing wheel system in both options is designed to minimize bouncing at the header ends
and may be used to “float” the headers to achieve an even cutting height when cutting above
ground level in cereal grains.
Note: Using the stabilizer wheels when operating with the cutterbar on the ground (i.e. cutting soybeans) is not
recommended. They should be fully raised to prevent contact with the ground.
For Stabilizer Wheels only:
1. Ensure adapter float is properly set.
2. Raise header above desired cutting height using
windrower or combine controls.
3. Support wheel weight by lifting slightly on handle (B) with
one hand.
4. Pull up on handle (A) to release lock.
5. Lift wheel with handle (B) to desired height and engage
support channel into slot (C) in upper support.
6. Push down on handle (A) to lock.
7. Lower header to desired cutting height using combine or
windrower controls, and check spring length as shown. Readjust
wheels as required to achieve proper range. Overall spring length
should be 12.6 in (320 mm).
Note: Continuous operation with excessive spring compression (spring length shorter
than 11.6 in/295 mm) can result in damage to the suspension system.
For Transport/Stabilizer Wheels only:
1. Ensure adapter float is properly set.
2. Raise header above desired cutting height using
windrower or combine controls.
3. Disengage latch (A) and lift right wheel out of hook and
place on ground as shown. This reduces weight of
assembly and makes adjusting wheel position easier.
4. Support wheel weight by lifting slightly with one hand.
Pull up on handle (B) to release lock.
5. Lift wheel to desired height and engage support channel
into slot (C) in upper support.
6. Push down on handle (B) to lock.
7. Lift right hand wheel back into field position and ensure
latch (A) is engaged.
8. Lower header to desired cutting height using combine or windrower
controls, and check spring compression as shown. Readjust wheels
as required to achieve proper range. Load indicator should be
between 2 and 3.
Note: Continuous operation with excessive spring compression (load indicator reading
greater than #4) can result in damage to the suspension system.
12.6 in +/- 1
(320 mm +/-25)