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FD75
FlexDraper®Combine Header
Operator’s Manual
147695 Revision A
2016 Model Year
Original Instruction
IMPORTANT: PAGE 31 HAS BEEN
UPDATED SINCE THIS MANUAL WAS
PUBLISHED.

FD75 FlexDraper®Header for Combines
Published: May 2015

Declaration of Conformity
147695 iRevision A

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Introduction
This instructional manual contains information on the FD75 FlexDraper®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 UNLOAD,ASSEMBLE, OR USE
THE MACHINE.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions given here,
your header will work well for many years. If you require more detailed service information, a technical manual is
available from your MacDon Dealer.
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.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass
on to new Operators or Owners. A storage case for this
manual 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).
This manual is also available in the following languages:
•French
•Russia
n
•Portug
uese
• Spanish
They can be ordered from MacDon, downloaded from
the Dealer Portal (https://portal.macdon.com)orfromour
International website (http://www.macdon.com/world).
Figure 1: Manual Storage Location
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List of Revisions
The following lists the changes from the previous version (169894 Revision A) of this document.
Summary of Change Refer To
New Book Part Number •FD75FlexDraper
®Header Operator’s Manual from
MD #196894_A to MD #147695_A
•8.3 Unloading and Assembly, page 446
New Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity, page i
Added a step in Calibrating the Auto Header Height
Control
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control
(Challenger 6 Series), page 97
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control
(Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088), page 103
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case
IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010; 7120/8120/9120;
7230/8230/9230), page 110
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control System
(Case Combines with Version 28.00 Software), page
112
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner
R62/R72), page 114
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner
R65/R75), page 120
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (John
Deere 50 Series), page 129
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (John
Deere 60 Series), page 132
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (John
Deere 70 Series), page 141
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (John
Deere S Series), page 146
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Lexion
500 Series), page 150
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Lexion
700 Series), page 157
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (New
Holland CR/CX Series), page 167
Added new kit 6.1.1 Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Kit, page 407
Revised Header Settings 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 44
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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) on the lines below.
NOTE:
Right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) designations are determined from the operator’s position, facing forward.
Draper Header
Header Model:
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located beside the knife
drive motor on the left-hand endsheet.
Figure 2: Header
Combine Adapter
AdapterModel:
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located on the underside
of the reservoir at the right end.
Figure 3: Adapter
Slow Speed Transport/Stabilizer Wheel Option
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located on the right-hand
axle assembly.
Figure 4: Transport/Stabilizer Option
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................. i
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................iii
List of Revisions ..............................................................................................................................iv
Model and Serial Number................................................................................................................. v
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 .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Safety Signs.................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6.1 Installing Safety Decals ............................................................................................................ 7
1.7 Safety Decal Locations .................................................................................................................... 8
1.8 Understanding Safety Signs ........................................................................................................... 12
2 Product Overview................................................................................................................................21
2.1 Definitions..................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Specifications................................................................................................................................ 23
2.3 Component Identification................................................................................................................ 26
2.3.1 FD75 FlexDraper®.................................................................................................................. 26
2.3.2 CA25 Combine Adapter.......................................................................................................... 27
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 Endshields........................................................................................................ 33
Closing Endshields ......................................................................................................... 34
Removing Endshields ..................................................................................................... 35
Installing Endshields ....................................................................................................... 36
Adjusting Endshields....................................................................................................... 37
3.2.4 Linkage Covers...................................................................................................................... 38
Removing Linkage Covers............................................................................................... 38
Installing Linkage Covers ................................................................................................ 39
3.2.5 Daily Start-Up Check.............................................................................................................. 40
3.3 Break-in Period.............................................................................................................................. 41
3.4 Shutting Down the Machine............................................................................................................ 42
3.5 Cab Controls................................................................................................................................. 43
3.6 Header Setup................................................................................................................................ 44
3.6.1 Header Attachments............................................................................................................... 44
3.6.2 Header Settings..................................................................................................................... 44
3.6.3 Optimizing Header for Straight Combining Canola.................................................................... 48
Adjusting Feed Auger Springs ......................................................................................... 49
3.6.4 Reel Settings ......................................................................................................................... 50
3.7 Header Operating Variables ........................................................................................................... 52
3.7.1 Cutting Height........................................................................................................................ 52
Cutting Off the Ground.................................................................................................... 52
Cutting On the Ground.................................................................................................... 56
3.7.2 Header Float.......................................................................................................................... 58
Checking and Adjusting Header Float .............................................................................. 58
Locking/Unlocking Header Float ...................................................................................... 63
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Locking/Unlocking Header Wings..................................................................................... 64
Operating in Flex Mode................................................................................................... 64
Operating in Rigid Mode.................................................................................................. 65
3.7.3 Header Angle......................................................................................................................... 66
Controlling Header Angle ................................................................................................ 67
3.7.4 Reel Speed............................................................................................................................ 67
Optional Reel Drive Sprockets......................................................................................... 68
3.7.5 Ground Speed ....................................................................................................................... 68
3.7.6 Draper Speed ........................................................................................................................ 69
Adjusting Side Draper Speed........................................................................................... 70
Adjusting Feed Draper Speed.......................................................................................... 71
3.7.7 Knife Speed........................................................................................................................... 71
Checking Knife Speed..................................................................................................... 72
3.7.8 Reel Height............................................................................................................................ 73
3.7.9 Reel Fore-Aft Position ............................................................................................................ 73
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position ...................................................................................... 74
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders...................................................................................... 75
3.7.10 Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders with Multi-Crop Rapid Reel Conversion Option........................ 78
3.7.11 Reel Tine Pitch....................................................................................................................... 80
Reel Cam Settings.......................................................................................................... 80
Adjusting Reel Cam........................................................................................................ 82
3.7.12 Crop Dividers......................................................................................................................... 83
Removing Crop Dividers from Header with Latch Option ................................................... 83
Removing Crop Dividers from Header without Latch Option............................................... 84
Installing Crop Dividers on Header with Latch Option ........................................................ 84
Installing Crop Dividers on Header without Latch Option.................................................... 86
3.7.13 Crop Divider Rods.................................................................................................................. 87
Removing Crop Divider Rods .......................................................................................... 88
Rice Dividers.................................................................................................................. 88
3.8 Auto Header Height Control (AHHC)............................................................................................... 89
3.8.1 Auto Header Height Control Sensor Output Voltage Range – Combine Requirements ................ 91
Manually Checking Voltage Range................................................................................... 91
Adjusting Voltage Limits .................................................................................................. 93
3.8.2 Challenger 6 and 7 Series Combines....................................................................................... 94
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (Challenger 6 and 7 Series)..................... 94
Engaging the Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series)........................................ 96
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series)...................................... 97
Adjusting the Header Height (Challenger 6 Series)............................................................ 99
Adjusting the Header Raise/Lower Rate (Challenger 6 Series)........................................... 99
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series).................100
3.8.3 Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088 Combines................................................................101
Engaging the Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 2300)................................................101
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 2300/2500 and
5088/6088/7088)........................................................................................................103
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height (Case IH 2300/2500 and
5088/6088/7088)........................................................................................................104
3.8.4 Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, and 7230/8230/9230 Combines ...........105
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (Case 8010) ..........................................105
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010;
7120/8120/9120; 7230/8230/9230)..............................................................................108
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010;
7120/8120/9120; 7230/8230/9230)..............................................................................110
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control System (Case Combines with Version
28.00 Software)..........................................................................................................112
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