MacDon FD75 User manual

FD75
FlexDraper®Combine Header
Operator’s Manual
214323 Revision B
Original Instruction
Featuring MacDon FLEX-FLOAT Technology™
The Harvesting Specialists.

FD75 FlexDraper®Combine Header
1000310
Published: October 2022
© 2022 MacDon Industries, Ltd.
The information in this publication is based on the information available and in effect at the time of printing. MacDon
Industries, Ltd. makes no representation or warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied, with respect to the
information in this publication. MacDon Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Introduction
Your machine
This instructional manual contains information on the FD75 FlexDraper®Header and the CA25 Combine Adapter. It must be
used in conjunction with your combine operator's manual.
The FD75 FlexDraper®is specially designed as a straight cut header and is equipped to work well in all straight cut
conditions, whether cutting on or above the ground, using a three-piece flexible frame to closely follow ground contours.
Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to use the machine.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions provided, your header
will work well for many years.
Your warranty
MacDon provides warranty for Customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. A copy
of the MacDon Industries Limited Warranty Policy, which explains this warranty, should have been provided to you by your
Dealer. Damage resulting from any of the following conditions will void the warranty:
•Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Improper maintenance or neglect
•Abnormal or extraordinary use of the machine
•Failure to use the machine, equipment, component, or part in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
Your manual
When setting up the machine or making adjustments, review and follow the recommended machine settings in all relevant
MacDon publications. Failure to do so may compromise machine function and machine life and may result in a hazardous
situation.
The Table of Contents and Index will guide you to specific areas of this manual. Study the Table of Contents to familiarize
yourself with how the information is organized.
Manual Storage Location
1001699
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on
to new Operators or Owners. A manual storage case is located
inside the header left endshield.
Call your MacDon Dealer if you need assistance, information, or
additional copies of this manual.
NOTE:
Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The most current
version can be downloaded from our website
(www.macdon.com) or from our Dealer-only site
(https://portal.macdon.com) (login required).
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This manual is also available in the following languages:
•French
•Portuguese
•Russian
•Spanish
Translated manuals can be downloaded from the Dealer Portal (https://portal.macdon.com).
The following conventions are used in this document:
•Right and left are determined from the operator’s position. The front of the header is the side that faces the crop; the
back of the header is the side that connects to the combine.
•Unless otherwise noted, use the standard torque values provided in Chapter 9 Reference, page 535 of this document.
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Summary of Changes
At MacDon, we’re continuously making improvements, and occasionally these improvements affect product
documentation. The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document.
Section Summary of Change
Internal Use
Only
1.3 General Safety, page 3 Added “hoodies”to the list of dangling items that you should never
wear when you are near equipment.
Product
Support
Engaging Reel Safety Props,
page 31
Added DANGER and Step 2, page 31. Revised Step 3, page 31 and
the associated illustration. Revised Step 4, page 31 to clarify which
step to repeat.
Product
Integrity
Disengaging Reel Safety Props,
page 32
Added DANGER and Step 2, page 32. Revised Step 4, page 32 to
clarify which step to repeat.
Product
Integrity
3.6.4 Reel Settings, page 50 Restructured the topic. It was previously in a procedure format, but
it contained only conceptual information about the effects of
various settings on reel performance.
Technical
Publications
Adjusting Header Angle from
Combine, page 78
Topic title “Adjusting Header Angle from Combine”was
“Controlling Header Angle”.
Technical
Publications
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders,
page 92
Modified incorrect figure titles. Technical
Publications
3.11.1 Removing Beater Bars,
page 111
Added NOTE:
•Some newer upper cross augers do not have beater bars.
ECN 61273
3.11.2 Installing Beater Bars,
page 112
Added NOTE:
•Some newer upper cross augers do not have beater bars.
ECN 61273
Precautions for Towing a
Header, page 114
Topic title “Precautions for Towing a Header”was “Towing a
Header”.
Revised the following statement for clarity:
•NOW: Turn corners at only very low speeds 8 km/h (5 mph) or
less. Header stability is reduced while cornering.
•WAS: Turn corners at only very low speeds 8 km/h ([5 mph] or
less). Header stability is reduced while cornering because front
wheel moves to the left.
Product
Integrity
Technical
Publications
Storing the Tow-Bar, page 116 Added images and detail to this topic to improve the description of
tow-bar assembly.
Production
Engineering
Adjusted content hierarchy: Chapter 4 was Section 3.8. Technical
Publications
4.1 Auto Header Height Control
System Overview, page 129
Added new topic. Technical
Publications
4.7 Case IH
7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120,
7230/8230/9230, and
7240/8240/9240 Combines,
page 151
Added auto header height control configuration topics for Case IH
7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230, and 7240/8240/
9240 combines.
Technical
Publications
5.3.1 Attaching Header to
Challenger®, Gleaner®, or Massey
Ferguson®Combine, page 298
Reordered the contents of this topic to improve clarity. Technical
Publications
6.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/
Record, page 345
Added link holder hooks to the “10 hours or Daily”section of the
maintenance schedule.
Product
Support
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Section Summary of Change
Internal Use
Only
—Deleted the empty title topic “Lubricating Header Drive Gearbox”
and promoted the procedures under it.
Technical
Publications
6.4.4 Changing Oil Filter, page
369
Updated filter number MD #183620 to kit MD #320360. ECN 61432
6.8 Cutterbar, page 399 Topic heading “Cutterbar”was “Knife”. Technical
Publications
Adjusting Hold-Down Clips at
Double-Knife Center Pointed
Guard, page 412
Updated the center guard illustration. Technical
Publications
6.10.2 Checking and Adjusting
Feed Draper Tension, page 429
Added the word “Checking”to the title to reflect the procedure
content.
Product
Support
6.10.7 Checking Link Holder
Hooks, page 439
Added topic. Product
Support
6.12.2 Installing Side Drapers,
page 445
Added Step 1, page 445 to Step 5, page 445. Step 6, page 445 was
a NOTE.
Technical
Publications
7.2.5 Short Brace Kit For Center
Reel Arm, page 509
Added bundle information. Technical
Publications
7.3.4 Vertical Knife Mounts,
page 512 •Replaced MD #B5757. with MD #B9048.
•Replaced MD #B6572 with MD #B9051.
•Updated Figure 7.10, page 512.
•Deleted NOTE about kit MD #5406 because the kit is
discontinued.
ECN 62429
ECN 57334
7.5.2 CA25 Combine Adapter
Feed Auger Flighting, page 515
Updated the bundle information: B6434 was B4829. ECN 54793
7.5.5 Draper Clips, page 517 Added topic. ECN 54224
ECN 58960
7.5.9 Upper Cross Auger, page
518
Updated all bundle numbers. Engineering
9.3 Unloading and Assembly,
page 546
Corrected part numbers of the unloading and assembly manuals. Technical
Publications
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Model and Serial Number
Record the model number, serial number, and model year of the header, combine adapter, and transport/stabilizer wheel
option (if installed) in the spaces provided.
NOTE:
Right and left designations are determined from the operator’s position, facing forward.
1022661
A
Figure 1: Header
Draper Header
Header Model:
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located in the lower corner on
the left endsheet.
1022663
A
Figure 2: Adapter
Combine Adapter
Adapter Model:
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located on the underside of the
reservoir at the left end.
1005072
A
Figure 3: Transport/Stabilizer Option
Slow Speed Transport/Stabilizer Wheel Option
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located on the right axle
assembly.
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Introduction ................................................................................................................................................i
Summary of Changes................................................................................................................................... iii
Model and Serial Number .............................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1: Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Safety Alert Symbols ...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Signal Words .........................................................................................................................................2
1.3 General Safety .......................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Maintenance Safety ................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Hydraulic Safety .....................................................................................................................................7
1.6 Safety Signs ...........................................................................................................................................8
1.6.1 Installing Safety Decals....................................................................................................................8
1.7 Safety Decal Locations.............................................................................................................................9
1.8 Understanding Safety Signs .................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Product Overview................................................................................................................... 21
2.1 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 23
2.3 Component Identification ...................................................................................................................... 27
2.3.1 FD75 FlexDraper®......................................................................................................................... 27
2.3.2 CA25 Combine Adapter................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 3: Operation................................................................................................................................ 29
3.1 Owner/Operator Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 29
3.2 Operational Safety................................................................................................................................ 30
3.2.1 Header Safety Props ..................................................................................................................... 30
3.2.2 Reel Safety Props ......................................................................................................................... 31
Engaging Reel Safety Props........................................................................................................... 31
Disengaging Reel Safety Props ...................................................................................................... 32
3.2.3 Endshields .................................................................................................................................. 33
Opening Endshield ...................................................................................................................... 33
Closing Endshield........................................................................................................................ 34
Removing Endshield .................................................................................................................... 35
Installing Endshield ..................................................................................................................... 36
Adjusting Endshield..................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.4 Linkage Covers ............................................................................................................................ 38
Removing Linkage Covers............................................................................................................. 38
Installing Linkage Covers .............................................................................................................. 38
3.2.5 Daily Start-Up Check..................................................................................................................... 39
3.3 Break-in Period .................................................................................................................................... 40
3.4 Shutting down Header........................................................................................................................... 41
3.5 Cab Controls........................................................................................................................................ 42
3.6 Header Setup....................................................................................................................................... 43
3.6.1 Header Attachments..................................................................................................................... 43
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3.6.2 Header Settings ........................................................................................................................... 43
3.6.3 Optimizing Header for Straight Combining Canola.............................................................................. 49
Checking and Adjusting Feed Auger Springs..................................................................................... 49
3.6.4 Reel Settings ............................................................................................................................... 50
3.7 Header Operating Variables.................................................................................................................... 54
3.7.1 Cutting Height ............................................................................................................................. 54
Cutting off Ground...................................................................................................................... 54
Cutting on Ground ...................................................................................................................... 58
3.7.2 Header Float ............................................................................................................................... 60
Checking and Adjusting Header Float ............................................................................................. 60
Locking/Unlocking Header Float .................................................................................................... 66
Locking/Unlocking Header Wings................................................................................................... 66
Operating in Flex Mode ............................................................................................................... 66
Operating in Rigid Mode .............................................................................................................. 67
3.7.3 Checking and Adjusting Header Wing Balance ................................................................................... 68
Checking Wing Balance................................................................................................................ 69
Adjusting Wing Balance ............................................................................................................... 74
3.7.4 Header Angle .............................................................................................................................. 78
Adjusting Header Angle from Combine ........................................................................................... 78
3.7.5 Reel Speed.................................................................................................................................. 85
Optional Reel Drive Sprockets ....................................................................................................... 85
3.7.6 Ground Speed ............................................................................................................................. 86
3.7.7 Draper Speed .............................................................................................................................. 87
Adjusting Side Draper Speed......................................................................................................... 87
Adjusting Feed Draper Speed........................................................................................................ 88
3.7.8 Knife Speed................................................................................................................................. 88
Checking Knife Speed .................................................................................................................. 89
3.7.9 Reel Height ................................................................................................................................. 89
3.7.10 Reel Fore-Aft Position ................................................................................................................. 90
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position .................................................................................................... 91
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders.................................................................................................... 92
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders with Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Option.................................... 95
3.7.11 Reel Tine Pitch ........................................................................................................................... 97
Reel Cam Settings ....................................................................................................................... 97
Adjusting Reel Cam ..................................................................................................................... 99
3.7.12 Crop Dividers........................................................................................................................... 100
Removing Crop Dividers with Latch Option from Header.................................................................. 100
Removing Crop Dividers without Latch Option from Header ............................................................. 101
Installing Crop Dividers with Latch Option onto Header ................................................................... 102
Installing Crop Dividers without Latch Option onto Header .............................................................. 103
3.7.13 Crop Divider Rods..................................................................................................................... 105
Removing Crop Divider Rods....................................................................................................... 105
Installing Crop Divider Rods ........................................................................................................ 106
Rice Divider Rods...................................................................................................................... 106
3.8 Levelling Header................................................................................................................................. 107
3.9 Unplugging the Cutterbar..................................................................................................................... 109
3.10 Unplugging the Adapter ..................................................................................................................... 110
3.11 Upper Cross Auger (Option)................................................................................................................ 111
3.11.1 Removing Beater Bars ............................................................................................................... 111
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3.11.2 Installing Beater Bars ................................................................................................................ 112
3.12 Transporting Header ......................................................................................................................... 113
3.12.1 Transporting Header on Combine................................................................................................ 113
3.12.2 Towing Header ........................................................................................................................ 113
Attaching Header to Towing Vehicle ............................................................................................ 114
Precautions for Towing a Header................................................................................................. 114
3.12.3 Converting from Transport to Field Position .................................................................................. 115
Removing Tow-Bar.................................................................................................................... 115
Storing the Tow-Bar .................................................................................................................. 116
Moving Front Wheels into Field Position....................................................................................... 117
Moving Rear Wheels into Field Position ........................................................................................ 119
3.12.4 Converting from Field to Transport Position .................................................................................. 121
Moving Front Wheels into Transport Position ................................................................................ 121
Moving Rear Wheels into Transport Position ................................................................................. 123
Attaching Tow-Bar .................................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 4: Auto Header Height Control ................................................................................................ 129
4.1 Auto Header Height Control System Overview ......................................................................................... 129
4.2 Auto Header Height Control Sensor Operation......................................................................................... 131
4.3 Replacing Auto Header Height Control Sensor ......................................................................................... 132
4.4 Sensor Output Voltage Range –Combine Requirements............................................................................ 134
4.4.1 Manually Checking Voltage Range................................................................................................. 135
4.4.2 Adjusting Voltage Limits .............................................................................................................. 137
4.5 Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088 Combines.................................................................................. 139
4.5.1 Engaging Auto Header Height Control –Case IH 2300....................................................................... 139
4.5.2 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088............................... 140
4.5.3 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088.................. 141
4.6 Case IH 5130/6130/7130 and 5140/6140/7140 Midrange Combines............................................................ 143
4.6.1 Setting up the Header on the Combine Display –Case IH 5130/6130/7130; 5140/6140/7140 .................. 143
4.6.2 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –Case IH 5130/6130/7130; 5140/6140/7140 ...................... 145
4.6.3 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –Case IH 5130/6130/7130; 5140/6140/7140............................ 147
4.6.4 Setting Preset Cutting Height –Case IH 5130/6130/7130; 5140/6140/7140.......................................... 148
4.7 Case IH 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230, and 7240/8240/9240 Combines................................ 151
4.7.1 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –Case 8010 .................................................................. 151
4.7.2 Setting Header Controls –Case IH 8010 ......................................................................................... 153
4.7.3 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –Case IH 7010/8010; 7120/8120/9120; 7230/8230/9230;
7240/8240/9240........................................................................................................................ 154
4.7.4 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –Case IH 7010/8010; 7120/8120/9120; 7230/8230/9230;
7240/8240/9240 –Software Versions Below 28.00 .......................................................................... 157
4.7.5 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –Case IH 7010/8010; 7120/8120/9120; 7230/8230/9230;
7240/8240/9240 –Software Versions Above 28.00 .......................................................................... 159
4.7.6 Setting Preset Cutting Height –Case 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230,
7240/8240/9240........................................................................................................................ 161
4.8 Challenger®Combines ......................................................................................................................... 163
4.8.1 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –Challenger®6 and 7 Series ............................................. 163
4.8.2 Engaging Auto Header Height Control –Challenger®6 Series ............................................................. 165
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4.8.3 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –Challenger®6 Series ........................................................... 165
4.8.4 Adjusting Header Height –Challenger®6 Series ............................................................................... 167
4.8.5 Adjusting Header Raise/Lower Rate –Challenger®6 Series ................................................................ 168
4.8.6 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –Challenger®6 Series.............................................. 170
4.9 CLAAS 500 Series Combines.................................................................................................................. 171
4.9.1 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –CLAAS 500 Series............................................................... 171
4.9.2 Setting Cutting Height –CLAAS 500 Series ...................................................................................... 173
4.9.3 Setting Preset Cutting Height –CLAAS 500 Series............................................................................. 173
4.9.4 Setting Cutting Height Manually –CLAAS 500 Series......................................................................... 174
4.9.5 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –CLAAS 500 Series ................................................. 175
4.9.6 Adjusting Auto Reel Speed –CLAAS 500 Series ................................................................................ 178
4.10 CLAAS 600 and 700 Series Combines .................................................................................................... 181
4.10.1 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –CLAAS 600 and 700 Series ................................................. 181
4.10.2 Setting Cutting Height –CLAAS 600 and 700 Series......................................................................... 183
4.10.3 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –CLAAS 600 and 700 Series .................................... 184
4.10.4 Adjusting Auto Reel Speed –CLAAS 600 and 700 Series .................................................................. 186
4.11 Gleaner®R62/R72 Combines............................................................................................................... 188
4.11.1 System Requirements –Gleaner®R62/R72.................................................................................... 188
4.11.2 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –Gleaner®R62/R72 ............................................................ 188
4.11.3 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –Gleaner®R62/R72 Series ...................................... 189
4.12 Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series Combines –Except S9 Series ....................................................... 192
4.12.1 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series ........................ 192
4.12.2 Engaging Auto Header Height Control –Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series ................................ 193
4.12.3 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series.............................. 195
4.12.4 Turning Accumulator Off –Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series.................................................. 196
4.12.5 Adjusting Header Raise/Lower Rate –Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series ................................... 196
4.12.6 Adjusting Ground Pressure –Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series ............................................... 197
4.12.7 Adjusting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series ............. 198
4.12.8 Troubleshooting Alarms and Diagnostic Faults –Gleaner®R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series ..................... 199
4.13 Gleaner®S9 Series Combines .............................................................................................................. 202
4.13.1 Setting up Header –Gleaner®S9 Series ........................................................................................ 202
4.13.2 Setting up Reel Settings –Gleaner®S9 Series................................................................................. 207
4.13.3 Setting up Automatic Header Controls –Gleaner®S9 Series ............................................................. 208
4.13.4 Calibrating Header –Gleaner®S9 Series ....................................................................................... 210
4.13.5 Operating Header –Gleaner®S9 Series ........................................................................................ 214
4.13.6 Header In-Field Settings –Gleaner®S9 Series ................................................................................ 215
4.14 John Deere 50 Series Combines........................................................................................................... 218
4.14.1 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab .................................................................................. 218
4.14.2 Calibrating Auto Header Height .................................................................................................. 220
4.14.3 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control .......................................................................... 222
4.14.4 Adjusting Threshold for Drop Rate Valve ...................................................................................... 223
4.14.5 Operating Auto Header Height ................................................................................................... 223
4.15 John Deere 60 Series Combines........................................................................................................... 226
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4.15.1 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –John Deere 60 Series .................................................. 226
4.15.2 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –John Deere 60 Series........................................................ 228
4.15.3 Turning Off Accumulator –John Deere 60 Series............................................................................ 230
4.15.4 Setting Sensing Grain Header Height –John Deere 60 Series............................................................ 230
4.15.5 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –John Deere 60 Series........................................... 231
4.15.6 Adjusting Threshold for Drop Rate Valve –John Deere 60 Series....................................................... 232
4.16 John Deere 70 Series Combines........................................................................................................... 233
4.16.1 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –John Deere 70 Series .................................................. 233
4.16.2 Calibrating Feeder House Speed –John Deere 70 Series.................................................................. 236
4.16.3 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –John Deere 70 Series........................................................ 236
4.16.4 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –John Deere 70 Series........................................... 237
4.16.5 Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate –John Deere 70 Series .................................................. 238
4.17 John Deere S and T Series Combines .................................................................................................... 240
4.17.1 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –John Deere S and T Series............................................ 240
4.17.2 Calibrating Feeder House Fore-Aft Tilt Range –John Deere S and T Series .......................................... 242
4.17.3 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –John Deere S and T Series ................................................. 245
4.17.4 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control –John Deere S and T Series .................................... 247
4.17.5 Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate –John Deere S and T Series ........................................... 248
4.17.6 Setting Preset Cutting Height –John Deere S and T Series ............................................................... 249
4.18 John Deere S7 Series Combines ........................................................................................................... 253
4.18.1 Setting up Header –John Deere S7 Series..................................................................................... 253
4.18.2 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –John Deere S7 Series .................................................. 256
4.18.3 Calibrating Feeder House –John Deere S7 Series ........................................................................... 258
4.18.4 Calibrating Header –John Deere S7 Series .................................................................................... 261
4.19 New Holland Combines CR/CX Series –CR Series, Model Year 2014 and Earlier ........................................... 265
4.19.1 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –New Holland CX/CR Series ........................................... 265
4.19.2 Engaging Auto Header Height Control –New Holland CR/CX Series ................................................... 267
4.19.3 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –New Holland CR/CX Series................................................. 268
Calibrating Maximum Stubble Height ........................................................................................... 270
4.19.4 Adjusting Header Raise Rate –New Holland CR/CX Series................................................................ 271
4.19.5 Setting Header Lower Rate –New Holland CR/CX Series.................................................................. 271
4.19.6 Setting Auto Header Height Control Sensitivity –New Holland CR/CX Series ....................................... 272
4.19.7 Setting Preset Cutting Height –New Holland CR/CX Series............................................................... 272
4.20 New Holland Combines –CR Series, Model Year 2015 and Later ............................................................... 274
4.20.1 Engaging Auto Header Height Control –New Holland CR Series ........................................................ 274
4.20.2 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab –New Holland CR Series ................................................ 277
4.20.3 Setting up Reel Speed –New Holland CR Series ............................................................................. 279
4.20.4 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control –New Holland CR Series ..................................................... 281
4.20.5 Setting Auto Height –New Holland CR Series ................................................................................ 283
4.20.6 Setting Maximum Work Height –New Holland CR Series................................................................. 284
4.20.7 Configuring Reel Fore-Aft, Header Tilt, and Header Type –Some New Holland CR Series Models............ 285
Chapter 5: Header Attachment/Detachment........................................................................................ 289
5.1 Adapter Setup.................................................................................................................................... 289
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5.1.1 Using Flighting Extensions ........................................................................................................... 289
5.1.2 Using Stripper Bars..................................................................................................................... 289
5.1.3 Adjusting Auger Speed................................................................................................................ 289
5.2 Case IH Combines............................................................................................................................... 290
5.2.1 Attaching Header to Case IH Combine ........................................................................................... 290
5.2.2 Detaching Header from Case IH Combine ....................................................................................... 294
5.3 Challenger®, Gleaner®, and Massey Ferguson®Combines ........................................................................... 298
5.3.1 Attaching Header to Challenger®, Gleaner®, or Massey Ferguson®Combine .......................................... 298
5.3.2 Detaching Header from Challenger®, Gleaner®, or Massey Ferguson®Combine ...................................... 302
5.4 John Deere Combines.......................................................................................................................... 306
5.4.1 Attaching Header to John Deere Combine ...................................................................................... 306
5.4.2 Detaching Header from John Deere Combine.................................................................................. 310
5.5 CLAAS Combines ................................................................................................................................ 313
5.5.1 Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine ............................................................................................. 313
5.5.2 Detaching Header from CLAAS Combine ........................................................................................ 317
5.6 New Holland Combines ....................................................................................................................... 321
5.6.1 Attaching Header to New Holland CR/CX Combine........................................................................... 321
5.6.2 Detaching Header from New Holland CR/CX Combine ...................................................................... 325
5.6.3 CR Feed Deflectors ..................................................................................................................... 329
5.7 Attaching and Detaching Header from Adapter and Combine ..................................................................... 330
5.7.1 Detaching Header from Adapter and Combine ................................................................................ 330
5.7.2 Attaching Header to Adapter and Combine..................................................................................... 335
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Servicing.................................................................................................. 343
6.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing............................................................................................................ 343
6.2 Maintenance Specifications.................................................................................................................. 344
6.2.1 Installing a Sealed Bearing ........................................................................................................... 344
6.3 Maintenance Requirements ................................................................................................................. 345
6.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record..................................................................................................... 345
6.3.2 Break-in Inspection .................................................................................................................... 347
6.3.3 Maintaining the Header –Preseason ............................................................................................. 347
6.3.4 Maintaining the Header –End-of-Season ....................................................................................... 348
6.3.5 Checking Hydraulic Hoses and Lines .............................................................................................. 348
6.3.6 Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 350
Service Intervals ....................................................................................................................... 350
Lubricating the Header .............................................................................................................. 360
Lubricating Reel Drive Chain –Double Reel ................................................................................... 361
Lubricating Auger Drive Chain ..................................................................................................... 363
Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Gearbox .................................................................................. 364
Adding Oil to Header Drive Gearbox............................................................................................. 365
Changing Oil in Header Drive Gearbox .......................................................................................... 365
6.4 Hydraulics ......................................................................................................................................... 367
6.4.1 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir ....................................................................................... 367
6.4.2 Adding Oil to Hydraulic Reservoir.................................................................................................. 367
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6.4.3 Changing Oil in Hydraulic Reservoir ............................................................................................... 368
6.4.4 Changing Oil Filter...................................................................................................................... 369
6.5 Electrical System ................................................................................................................................ 371
6.5.1 Replacing Light Bulbs .................................................................................................................. 371
6.6 Header Drive ..................................................................................................................................... 372
6.6.1 Removing Driveline .................................................................................................................... 372
6.6.2 Installing Driveline...................................................................................................................... 372
6.6.3 Removing Driveline Guard ........................................................................................................... 373
6.6.4 Installing Driveline Guard ............................................................................................................ 375
6.6.5 Adjusting Tension on Gearbox Drive Chain ..................................................................................... 377
6.7 Auger ............................................................................................................................................... 379
6.7.1 Adjusting Auger to Pan Clearance ................................................................................................. 379
6.7.2 Checking Auger Drive Chain Tension.............................................................................................. 380
6.7.3 Adjusting Auger Drive Chain Tension ............................................................................................. 382
6.7.4 Removing Auger Drive Chain........................................................................................................ 385
6.7.5 Installing Auger Drive Chain ......................................................................................................... 389
6.7.6 Auger Tines............................................................................................................................... 391
Removing Feed Auger Tines........................................................................................................ 391
Installing Feed Auger Tines......................................................................................................... 394
Replacing Feed Auger Tine Guides ............................................................................................... 395
6.7.7 Flighting Extensions.................................................................................................................... 396
Removing Flighting Extensions .................................................................................................... 396
Installing Flighting Extensions ..................................................................................................... 397
6.8 Cutterbar .......................................................................................................................................... 399
6.8.1 Replacing Knife Section ............................................................................................................... 399
6.8.2 Removing Knife ......................................................................................................................... 400
6.8.3 Removing Knifehead Bearing........................................................................................................ 401
6.8.4 Installing Knifehead Bearing......................................................................................................... 402
6.8.5 Installing Knife........................................................................................................................... 402
6.8.6 Spare Knife ............................................................................................................................... 403
6.8.7 Knife Guards ............................................................................................................................. 404
Adjusting Knife Guards .............................................................................................................. 404
Replacing Pointed Guards .......................................................................................................... 405
Replacing Stub Guards............................................................................................................... 407
Checking and Adjusting Knife Hold-Downs .................................................................................... 410
6.8.8 Knifehead Shield ........................................................................................................................ 415
Installing Knifehead Shield.......................................................................................................... 416
6.9 Knife Drive ........................................................................................................................................ 417
6.9.1 Knife Drive Box .......................................................................................................................... 417
Checking Mounting Bolts ........................................................................................................... 417
Removing Knife Drive Box .......................................................................................................... 417
Removing Knife Drive Box Pulley ................................................................................................. 420
Installing Knife Drive Box Pulley................................................................................................... 420
Installing Knife Drive Box............................................................................................................ 420
Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box ................................................................................................... 423
6.9.2 Knife Drive Belts ........................................................................................................................ 424
Untimed Knife Drive Belts .......................................................................................................... 424
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6.10 Adapter Feed Draper ......................................................................................................................... 428
6.10.1 Replacing Adapter Feed Draper .................................................................................................. 428
6.10.2 Checking and Adjusting Feed Draper Tension ................................................................................ 429
6.10.3 Adapter Drive Roller ................................................................................................................. 430
Removing Adapter Feed Draper Drive Roller.................................................................................. 430
Installing Adapter Feed Draper Drive Roller ................................................................................... 432
Replacing Adapter Feed Draper Drive Roller Bearing ....................................................................... 433
6.10.4 Adapter Idler Roller .................................................................................................................. 434
Removing Adapter Feed Draper Idler Roller................................................................................... 434
Replacing Adapter Feed Draper Idler Roller Bearing ........................................................................ 435
Installing Adapter Feed Draper Idler Roller .................................................................................... 437
6.10.5 Lowering Polyethylene Door –Adapter Feed Deck ......................................................................... 437
6.10.6 Raising Polyethylene Door –Adapter Feed Deck ............................................................................ 439
6.10.7 Checking Link Holder Hooks ....................................................................................................... 439
6.11 Adapter Stripper Bars and Feed Deflectors ............................................................................................ 442
6.11.1 Removing Stripper Bars ............................................................................................................. 442
6.11.2 Installing Stripper Bars .............................................................................................................. 442
6.11.3 Replacing Feed Deflectors on New Holland CR Combines ................................................................ 442
6.12 Side Drapers .................................................................................................................................... 444
6.12.1 Removing Side Drapers ............................................................................................................. 444
6.12.2 Installing Side Drapers............................................................................................................... 445
6.12.3 Adjusting Side Draper Tension .................................................................................................... 447
6.12.4 Adjusting Side Draper Tracking ................................................................................................... 449
6.12.5 Adjusting Deck Height ............................................................................................................... 451
6.12.6 Side Draper Roller Maintenance.................................................................................................. 454
Inspecting Side Draper Roller Bearing........................................................................................... 454
Side Draper Idler Roller.............................................................................................................. 454
Side Draper Deck Drive Roller ..................................................................................................... 457
6.12.7 Replacing Draper Deflectors ....................................................................................................... 461
Removing Narrow Draper Deflectors ............................................................................................ 461
Installing Narrow Draper Deflectors ............................................................................................. 462
6.13 Reel................................................................................................................................................ 464
6.13.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar ....................................................................................................... 464
Measuring Reel Clearance .......................................................................................................... 464
Adjusting Reel Clearance............................................................................................................ 467
6.13.2 Reel Frown.............................................................................................................................. 467
Adjusting Reel Frown................................................................................................................. 468
6.13.3 Centering Reel ......................................................................................................................... 468
6.13.4 Reel Tines ............................................................................................................................... 469
Removing Steel Tines ................................................................................................................ 469
Installing Steel Tines.................................................................................................................. 470
Removing Plastic Fingers............................................................................................................ 471
Installing Plastic Fingers ............................................................................................................. 472
6.13.5 Tine Tube Bushings................................................................................................................... 473
Removing Bushings from Five-, Six-, or Nine-Bat Reels..................................................................... 473
Installing Bushings on Five-, Six-, or Nine-Bat Reels ......................................................................... 479
6.13.6 Reel Endshields........................................................................................................................ 485
Replacing Reel Endshields .......................................................................................................... 485
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Replacing Reel Endshield Supports............................................................................................... 487
6.14 Reel Drive........................................................................................................................................ 488
6.14.1 Replacing Reel Drive Cover ........................................................................................................ 488
Removing Reel Drive Cover ........................................................................................................ 488
Installing Reel Drive Cover.......................................................................................................... 489
6.14.2 Adjusting Reel Drive Chain Tension.............................................................................................. 489
Loosening Reel Drive Chain ........................................................................................................ 489
Tightening Reel Drive Chain........................................................................................................ 490
6.14.3 Replacing Reel Drive Sprocket .................................................................................................... 492
Removing Reel Drive Sprocket .................................................................................................... 492
Installing Reel Drive Sprocket...................................................................................................... 493
6.14.4 Replacing Double-Reel U-Joint .................................................................................................... 494
Removing Double-Reel U-Joint .................................................................................................... 494
Installing Double-Reel U-Joint ..................................................................................................... 495
6.14.5 Replacing Reel Drive Motor........................................................................................................ 496
Removing Reel Drive Motor........................................................................................................ 496
Installing Reel Drive Motor ......................................................................................................... 497
6.14.6 Replacing Drive Chain on Double Reel .......................................................................................... 498
6.14.7 Replacing Reel Speed Sensor ...................................................................................................... 499
Replacing AGCO Sensor ............................................................................................................. 499
Replacing John Deere Sensor ...................................................................................................... 500
Replacing CLAAS 400 Series Sensor .............................................................................................. 501
Replacing CLAAS 500/700 Series Sensor........................................................................................ 501
6.15 Transport System.............................................................................................................................. 503
6.15.1 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque ...................................................................................................... 503
6.15.2 Checking Axle Bolt Torque ......................................................................................................... 504
6.15.3 Checking Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................. 505
Chapter 7: Options and Attachments .................................................................................................... 507
7.1 Adapter ............................................................................................................................................ 507
7.1.1 Hillside Extension Kit .................................................................................................................. 507
7.2 Reel ................................................................................................................................................. 508
7.2.1 Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Kit ............................................................................................ 508
7.2.2 Lodged Crop Reel Finger Kit ......................................................................................................... 508
7.2.3 PR15 Tine Tube Reel Conversion Kit .............................................................................................. 508
7.2.4 Reel Endshield Kit ...................................................................................................................... 509
7.2.5 Short Brace Kit For Center Reel Arm .............................................................................................. 509
7.2.6 Tine Tube Reinforcing Kit............................................................................................................. 510
7.3 Cutterbar .......................................................................................................................................... 511
7.3.1 Cutterbar Wearplate................................................................................................................... 511
7.3.2 Knifehead Shield ........................................................................................................................ 511
7.3.3 Stub Guard Conversion Kit ........................................................................................................... 512
7.3.4 Vertical Knife Mounts ................................................................................................................. 512
7.4 Header ............................................................................................................................................. 513
7.4.1 Divider Latch Kit ........................................................................................................................ 513
7.4.2 Stabilizer Wheels ....................................................................................................................... 513
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7.4.3 Stabilizer / Slow Speed Transport Wheels....................................................................................... 514
7.5 Crop Delivery..................................................................................................................................... 515
7.5.1 Auger Dent Repair Kit ................................................................................................................. 515
7.5.2 CA25 Combine Adapter Feed Auger Flighting .................................................................................. 515
7.5.3 Draper Deflector –Narrow .......................................................................................................... 516
7.5.4 Draper Deflector –Wide ............................................................................................................. 516
7.5.5 Draper Clips .............................................................................................................................. 517
7.5.6 European Adapter Seal Kit ........................................................................................................... 517
7.5.7 Rice Divider Rods ....................................................................................................................... 518
7.5.8 Stripper Bars ............................................................................................................................. 518
7.5.9 Upper Cross Auger ..................................................................................................................... 518
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 521
8.1 Crop Loss at Cutterbar......................................................................................................................... 521
8.2 Cutting Action and Knife Components .................................................................................................... 523
8.3 Reel Delivery ..................................................................................................................................... 526
8.4 Header and Drapers............................................................................................................................ 528
8.5 Cutting Edible Beans ........................................................................................................................... 531
Chapter 9: Reference .............................................................................................................................. 535
9.1 Torque Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 535
9.1.1 SAE Bolt Torque Specifications ..................................................................................................... 535
9.1.2 Metric Bolt Specifications ............................................................................................................ 537
9.1.3 Metric Bolt Specifications –Cast Aluminum .................................................................................... 538
9.1.4 Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings ........................................................................................................ 539
9.1.5 O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings –Adjustable .................................................................................... 540
9.1.6 O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings –Non-Adjustable.............................................................................. 542
9.1.7 O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings................................................................................................ 542
9.1.8 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings........................................................................................................ 544
9.2 Conversion Chart................................................................................................................................ 545
9.3 Unloading and Assembly...................................................................................................................... 546
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 547
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................................................................................................... 559
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Chapter 1: Safety
Understanding and consistently following these safety procedures will help to ensure the safety of those operating the
machine and of bystanders.
1.1 Safety Alert Symbols
The safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the machine.
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Figure 1.1: Safety Symbol
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

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1.2 Signal Words
Three signal words, DANGER,WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words,
IMPORTANT and NOTE, identify non-safety related information.
Signal words are selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if it is not prevented, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if it is not prevented, could result in death or serious injury. It may also
be used to alert you to unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if it is not prevented, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert you to unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT:
Indicates a situation that, if not prevented, could result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.
NOTE:
Provides additional information or advice.
SAFETY