MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series User manual

FD1 Series
FlexDraper®® Combine Header
Operator’s Manual
214683 Revision A
2019 Model Year
Original Instruction
Featuring MacDon FLEX-FLOAT Technology™
The harvesting specialists.

FD1 Series FlexDraper®Header
1016679
Published: June 2018

Declaration of Conformity
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Introduction
This instructional manual contains information on the FD1 Series FlexDraper®and the FM100 Combine Float
Module. It must be used in conjunction with your combine operator's manual.
The FD1 Series FlexDraper®is specially designed 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. The FM100 Combine Float
Module is used to attach an FD1 Series FlexDraper®to most makes and models of combines.
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. If you require more detailed service information, a technical manual is
available from your MacDon Dealer.
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
The following conventions are used in this document:
•Right and left are determined from the operator’s position. The front of the header faces the crop; the back of
the header attaches to the combine.
•Unless otherwise noted, use the standard torque values provided in Chapter 8.1 Torque Specifications, page
577.
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.
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Figure 1. Manual Storage Location
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass
on to new Operators or Owners. A manual storage case (A)
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 document is available in English, Czech, German,
French, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian.
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List of Revisions
Summary of Change Refer To
Updated Declaration of Conformity for model
year 2019. Declaration of Conformity, page i
Added Ukrainian to the list of languages available. Introduction, page v
Added FM100 safety decal locations. 1.7 Safety Decal Locations, page 8
Added safety decal MD #252996. 1.8 Understanding Safety Signs, page 13
Updated illustrations of endshield hinge plate. Added
note to ensure hinge arm is installed in outboard hole
on the hinge bracket.
•Removing Endshields, page 36
•Installing Endshields, page 37
Updated illustrations to show transport lights.
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders on Non-European-
Configured Headers with Multi-Crop Rapid Reel
Conversion Option, page 108
Revised the high voltage limit adjustment instructions. Adjusting Voltage Limits: One-Sensor System, page
131
Added topic. Replacing Float Indicator Cable, page 135
Added step and image showing the header
control switch.
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 5130/
6130/7130, 5140/6140/7140), page 146
Added settings for HEIGHT/TILT RESPONSE and
AUTO HEIGHT OVERRIDE.
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case
Combines with Version 28.00 or Higher Software),
page 160
Added settings specific to the two-sensor system.
•Setting up the Header on the Combine Display
(Case IH 5130/6130/7130; 5140/6140/7140), page
142
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control
(Case IH 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120,
7230/8230/9230, 7240/8240/9240), page 156
•Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case
Combines with Version 28.00 or Higher Software),
page 160
Added steps to set center link to D, unlock float, and
lock wings.
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case
Combines with Version 28.00 or Higher Software),
page 160
Added steps for calibrating feeder house speed. Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (John
Deere S and T Series), page 215
Removed unnecessary steps involving header float;
these steps are not applicable to reel height sensor
calibration.
Calibrating Reel Height Sensor (John Deere S and T
Series), page 227
Deleted note with link to height sensor adjustment; the
note isn’t relevant to feeder house speed calibration.
Calibrating Feeder House (John Deere S7 Series),
page 236
Added step to lock wings before calibration. Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (CLAAS
600 and 700 Series), page 251
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Added topics.
•Calibrating Reel Height Sensor (CLAAS 600 and
700 Series), page 258
•Adjusting Auto Reel Height (CLAAS 600 and 700
Series), page 260
Revised caution statement about reduced header
stability when cornering. Towing the Header, page 291
•Removed mentions of discontinued flighting
bundles B6215 and B6216.
•Updated feed auger illustrations.
4.1 Float Module Feed Auger Configurations, page 307
Updated feed auger illustrations.
•5.7.2 Checking Auger Drive Chain Tension, page
421
•5.7.3 Adjusting Auger Drive Chain Tension, page
423
•5.7.4 Removing Auger Drive Chain, page 424
•5.7.5 Installing Auger Drive Chain, page 426
•Added changing oil in header drive gearbox (first 50
hours only).
•Added lubricating center draper roller bearings
(every 50 hours).
•Added checking draper roller bearings for heat
(every 200 hours)
5.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 385
Added checking and adjusting finger timing
instructions.
•Checking Auger Finger Timing, page 434
•Adjusting Auger Finger Timing, page 435
Revised topic—No adjustment is required if spring
retainers are within +6 to –3 of flush and feed draper is
tracking properly.
5.10.2 Adjusting Feed Draper Tension, page 468
Updated torque value for center reel arm brace bolts.
Updated illustration to show new bolt orientation. 5.15.3 Centering Double Reel, page 507
Updated reel speed sensor illustrations.
•Replacing AGCO (Challenger, Gleaner, and
Massey Ferguson) Sensor, page 538
•Replacing John Deere Reel Speed Sensor, page
540
Updated load range D tire pressure to 75 psi. 5.17.3 Checking Tire Pressure, page 544
Added topics.
•6.4.6 Center Skid Shoes Kit, page 554
•6.5.9 European Combine Upper Cross Auger
(UCA), page 559
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Model and Serial Number
Record the model number, serial number, and model year of the header, combine float module, 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.
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Figure 2. Header, Left Side Endshield
FlexDraper®® Header
Header Model:
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located in the upper corner
on the left endsheet.
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Figure 3. Float Module
Combine Float Module
Float Module
Model:
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located at the top left side
of the float module.
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Figure 4. 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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Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................................i
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................v
List of Revisions ...................................................................................................................................... vii
Model and Serial Number.......................................................................................................................... ix
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...................................................................................................................................6
1.6 Safety Signs ........................................................................................................................................7
1.6.1 Installing Safety Decals ...............................................................................................................7
1.7 Safety Decal Locations.........................................................................................................................8
1.8 Understanding Safety Signs................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2: Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 19
2.1 Definitions .........................................................................................................................................19
2.2 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................21
2.3 Component Identification ....................................................................................................................25
2.3.1 FD1 Series FlexDraper®............................................................................................................25
2.3.2 FM100 Float Module..................................................................................................................26
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 Endshields..................................................................................................................33
Closing Endshields ...................................................................................................................34
Checking and Adjusting Endshields ...........................................................................................35
Removing Endshields ...............................................................................................................36
Installing Endshields .................................................................................................................37
3.2.4 Linkage Covers.........................................................................................................................37
Removing Linkage Covers ........................................................................................................37
Installing Linkage Covers ..........................................................................................................38
3.2.5 Daily Start-Up Check .................................................................................................................39
3.3 Break-in Period..................................................................................................................................40
3.4 Shutting down the Combine ................................................................................................................41
3.5 Cab Controls .....................................................................................................................................42
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3.6 Header Setup ....................................................................................................................................43
3.6.1 Header Attachments..................................................................................................................43
3.6.2 Header Settings ........................................................................................................................43
3.6.3 Optimizing Header for Straight Combining Canola .......................................................................54
Checking and Adjusting Feed Auger Springs ..............................................................................54
3.6.4 Reel Settings ............................................................................................................................56
3.7 Header Operating Variables................................................................................................................58
3.7.1 Cutting off the Ground ...............................................................................................................58
Adjusting Stabilizer / Slow Speed Transport Wheels....................................................................59
Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels .......................................................................................................60
3.7.2 Cutting on the Ground ...............................................................................................................62
Adjusting Inner Skid Shoes .......................................................................................................62
Adjusting Outer Skid Shoes.......................................................................................................63
3.7.3 Header Float.............................................................................................................................64
Checking and Adjusting Header Float ........................................................................................64
Locking/Unlocking Header Float ................................................................................................69
Locking/Unlocking Header Wings ..............................................................................................70
Operating in Flex Mode .............................................................................................................70
Operating in Rigid Mode............................................................................................................71
3.7.4 Checking and Adjusting Header Wing Balance ............................................................................73
Checking Wing Balance ............................................................................................................73
Adjusting Wing Balance ............................................................................................................79
3.7.5 Header Angle............................................................................................................................81
Adjusting Header Angle from Combine.......................................................................................83
3.7.6 Reel Speed...............................................................................................................................89
Optional Reel Drive Sprockets ...................................................................................................89
3.7.7 Ground Speed ..........................................................................................................................90
3.7.8 Draper Speed ...........................................................................................................................91
Adjusting Header Draper Speed ................................................................................................92
Feed Draper Speed ..................................................................................................................93
3.7.9 Knife Speed Data ......................................................................................................................94
Checking Knife Speed ..............................................................................................................95
3.7.10 Reel Height.............................................................................................................................95
Checking and Adjusting Reel Height Sensor ...............................................................................96
Replacing Reel Height Sensor ...................................................................................................98
3.7.11 Reel Fore-Aft Position ..............................................................................................................99
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position ..............................................................................................100
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders on Non-European-Configured Headers.................................... 101
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders on European-Configured Headers...........................................104
Repositioning Fore-Aft Cylinders on Non-European-Configured Headers with Multi-Crop Rapid
Reel Conversion Option..............................................................................................108
3.7.12 Reel Tine Pitch...................................................................................................................... 111
Reel Cam Settings.................................................................................................................. 111
Adjusting Reel Cam ................................................................................................................ 113
3.7.13 Crop Dividers ........................................................................................................................ 115
Removing Crop Dividers with Latch Option from Header............................................................ 115
Removing Crop Dividers without Latch Option from Header ....................................................... 116
Installing Crop Dividers with Latch Option onto Header.............................................................. 116
Installing Crop Dividers without Latch Option onto Header ......................................................... 118
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3.7.14 Crop Divider Rods ................................................................................................................. 119
Removing Crop Divider Rods ..................................................................................................120
Installing Crop Divider Rods ....................................................................................................120
Rice Divider Rods...................................................................................................................121
3.7.15 Setting Auger Position ...........................................................................................................121
3.8 Auto Header Height Control (AHHC).................................................................................................. 124
3.8.1 Sensor Operation....................................................................................................................125
3.8.2 Sensor Output Voltage Range –Combine Requirements ...........................................................126
10 Volt Adapter (MD #B6421) –New Holland Combines Only ....................................................126
Manually Checking Voltage Range: One-Sensor System ...........................................................127
Manually Checking Voltage Range: Two-Sensor System ...........................................................129
Adjusting Voltage Limits: One-Sensor System ..........................................................................131
Adjusting Voltage Limits: Two-Sensor System...........................................................................131
Replacing the Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) Sensor (One-Sensor System).......................133
Replacing Float Indicator Cable ...............................................................................................135
3.8.3 Case IH 5088/6088/7088 Combines .........................................................................................139
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 5088/6088/7088) ...................................... 139
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height (Case IH 5088/6088/7088)...............................140
3.8.4 Case IH 5130/6130/7130 and 5140/6140/7140 Mid-Range Combines.........................................142
Setting up the Header on the Combine Display (Case IH 5130/6130/7130;
5140/6140/7140)........................................................................................................ 142
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Case IH 5130/6130/7130;
5140/6140/7140)........................................................................................................ 144
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 5140/6140/7140) ..................146
Setting Preset Cutting Height (Case 5130/6130/7130, 5140/6140/7140) .....................................147
3.8.5 Case IH 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230 and 7240/8240/9240 Combines ..............150
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (Case 8010)....................................................150
Setting Header Controls (Case 8010)....................................................................................... 153
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (Case IH 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120,
7230/8230/9230, 7240/8240/9240)..............................................................................153
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120,
7230/8230/9230, 7240/8240/9240)..............................................................................156
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Case Combines with Version 28.00 or Higher
Software)................................................................................................................... 160
Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages (Case IH) .....................................................................164
Setting Preset Cutting Height (Case 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230,
7240/8240/9240)........................................................................................................ 165
3.8.6 Challenger and Massey Ferguson 6 and 7 Series Combines ...................................................... 166
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (Challenger and Massey Ferguson) ..................166
Engaging the Auto Header Height Control (Challenger and Massey Ferguson) ...........................168
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Challenger and Massey Ferguson)..........................169
Adjusting the Header Height (Challenger and Massey Ferguson) ...............................................171
Adjusting the Header Raise/Lower Rate (Challenger and Massey Ferguson) ..............................171
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (Challenger and Massey
Ferguson)..................................................................................................................172
3.8.7 Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series Combines ..................................................................173
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016
S Series) ...................................................................................................................173
Engaging the Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016
S Series) ...................................................................................................................175
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Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016
S Series) ...................................................................................................................177
Turning off the Accumulator (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016 S Series) ....................... 178
Adjusting the Header Raise/Lower Rate (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016
S Series) ...................................................................................................................179
Adjusting Ground Pressure (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016 S Series) ........................179
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) (Gleaner
R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016 S Series) ..................................................................180
Troubleshooting Alarms and Diagnostic Faults (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016
S Series) ...................................................................................................................181
3.8.8 Gleaner S9 Series Combines ...................................................................................................183
Setting up the Header (Gleaner S9 Series) ...............................................................................183
Setting up Reel Settings (Gleaner S9 Series)............................................................................188
Setting up Automatic Header Controls (Gleaner S9 Series)........................................................189
Calibrating the Header (Gleaner S9 Series) ..............................................................................192
Operating Header (Gleaner S9 Series)..................................................................................... 195
Header In-Field Settings .........................................................................................................196
3.8.9 John Deere 60 Series Combines ..............................................................................................197
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (John Deere 60 Series).................................... 197
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series) ...........................................200
Turning the Accumulator Off (John Deere 60 Series) .................................................................201
Setting the Sensing Grain Header Height to 50 (John Deere 60 Series) ......................................202
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series) ........................203
Adjusting the Threshold for the Drop Rate Valve (John Deere 60 Series) ....................................204
3.8.10 John Deere 70 Series Combines ............................................................................................205
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (John Deere 70 Series).................................... 205
Calibrating Feeder House Speed (John Deere 70 Series) ..........................................................208
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 70 Series) ...........................................208
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 70 Series) ........................210
Adjusting the Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere 70 Series) .................................... 211
3.8.11 John Deere S and T Series Combines.....................................................................................212
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (John Deere S and T Series)............................ 212
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (John Deere S and T Series)....................................215
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (John Deere S and T Series) ................218
Adjusting the Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere S and T Series).............................219
Setting Preset Cutting Height (John Deere S and T Series)........................................................220
Calibrating Feeder House Fore-Aft Tilt Range (John Deere S and T Series) ................................ 222
Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages (John Deere S and T Series) .........................................225
Calibrating Reel Height Sensor (John Deere S and T Series) .....................................................227
3.8.12 John Deere S7 Series Combines ............................................................................................230
Setting up Header (John Deere S7 Series) ...............................................................................230
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (John Deere S7 Series) ...................................234
Calibrating Feeder House (John Deere S7 Series) ....................................................................236
Calibrating Header (John Deere S7 Series) ..............................................................................239
3.8.13 CLAAS 500 Series Combines................................................................................................. 242
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (CLAAS 500 Series)................................................242
Setting Cutting Height (CLAAS 500 Series) ..............................................................................244
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (CLAAS 500 Series) ............................246
Adjusting Auto Reel Speed (CLAAS 500 Series) .......................................................................248
3.8.14 CLAAS 600 and 700 Series Combines....................................................................................251
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (CLAAS 600 and 700 Series) ...................................251
Setting Cutting Height (CLAAS 600 and 700 Series)..................................................................254
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Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (CLAAS 600 and 700 Series)................255
Adjusting Auto Reel Speed (CLAAS 600 and 700 Series) ..........................................................256
Calibrating Reel Height Sensor (CLAAS 600 and 700 Series) ....................................................258
Adjusting Auto Reel Height (CLAAS 600 and 700 Series) ..........................................................260
3.8.15 New Holland Combines (CR/CX Series—Pre-2015 Model Year) ............................................... 261
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (New Holland).................................................261
Setting up Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR/CX Series) .........................................264
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR/CX Series) ...................................265
Adjusting Header Raise Rate (New Holland CR/CX Series) .......................................................268
Setting the Header Lower Rate (New Holland CR/CX Series).....................................................268
Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR/CX Series)................269
Setting Preset Cutting Height (New Holland CR/CX Series) .......................................................270
3.8.16 New Holland Combines (CR Series—Model Year 2015 and Later) ............................................271
Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab (New Holland CR Series).................................271
Setting up Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR Series) ...............................................274
Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR Series).........................................277
Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages (New Holland) .............................................................. 280
Setting Preset Cutting Height (New Holland CR Series –2015 and Later) ...................................281
Setting Maximum Work Height (New Holland CR Series)........................................................... 283
Configuring Reel Fore-Aft, Header Tilt, and Header Type (New Holland CR Series).....................284
3.9 Leveling the Header .........................................................................................................................286
3.10 Unplugging the Cutterbar................................................................................................................288
3.11 Unplugging the Float Module...........................................................................................................289
3.12 Transporting the Header ................................................................................................................290
3.12.1 Transporting Header on Combine ...........................................................................................290
3.12.2 Towing.................................................................................................................................. 290
Attaching Header to Towing Vehicle .........................................................................................291
Towing the Header..................................................................................................................291
3.12.3 Converting from Transport to Field Position .............................................................................292
Removing Tow-Bar .................................................................................................................292
Storing the Tow-Bar ................................................................................................................293
Moving Front (Left) Wheels into Field Position ..........................................................................295
Moving Rear (Right) Wheels into Field Position......................................................................... 296
3.12.4 Converting from Field to Transport Position .............................................................................298
Moving Front (Left) Wheels into Transport Position ...................................................................298
Moving Rear (Right) Wheels into Transport Position..................................................................300
Attaching Tow-Bar ..................................................................................................................303
3.13 Storing the Header .........................................................................................................................306
Chapter 4: Header Attachment/Detachment................................................................................307
4.1 Float Module Feed Auger Configurations ...........................................................................................307
4.1.1 Converting from Ultra Narrow Configuration or Narrow Configuration to Medium
Configuration....................................................................................................................310
4.1.2 Converting from Wide Configuration to Medium Configuration .................................................... 313
4.1.3 Converting from Medium Configuration or Wide Configuration to Narrow Configuration ................315
4.1.4 Converting from Ultra Narrow Configuration to Narrow Configuration ..........................................317
4.1.5 Converting from Medium Configuration to Wide Configuration .................................................... 318
4.1.6 Converting from Ultra Narrow or Narrow Configuration to Wide Configuration ..............................320
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4.1.7 Optional Modification to Wide Configuration ..............................................................................322
4.1.8 Converting from Medium Configuration or Wide Configuration to Ultra Narrow
Configuration....................................................................................................................323
4.1.9 Converting from Narrow Configuration to Ultra Narrow Configuration ..........................................327
4.2 Float Module Setup ..........................................................................................................................331
4.2.1 Using Auger Flighting ..............................................................................................................331
4.2.2 Using Stripper Bars .................................................................................................................331
4.3 Case IH Combines ...........................................................................................................................332
4.3.1 Attaching Header to Case IH Combine......................................................................................332
4.3.2 Detaching Header from Case IH Combine.................................................................................337
4.4 AGCO (Challenger, Gleaner, and Massey Ferguson) Combines ..........................................................340
4.4.1 Attaching Header to a Challenger, Gleaner, or Massey Ferguson Combine..................................340
4.4.2 Detaching Header from a Challenger, Gleaner, or Massey Ferguson Combine.............................345
4.5 John Deere Combines...................................................................................................................... 348
4.5.1 Attaching Header to John Deere Combine ................................................................................348
4.5.2 Detaching Header from John Deere Combine ...........................................................................352
4.6 CLAAS Combines ............................................................................................................................355
4.6.1 Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine....................................................................................... 355
4.6.2 Detaching Header from CLAAS Combine..................................................................................360
4.7 New Holland Combines ....................................................................................................................363
4.7.1 Attaching Header to New Holland CR/CX Combine....................................................................363
4.7.2 Detaching Header from New Holland CR/CX Combine...............................................................367
4.7.3 CR Feeder Deflectors ..............................................................................................................371
4.8 Attaching and Detaching Header from Float Module ...........................................................................372
4.8.1 Detaching Header from Float Module........................................................................................ 372
4.8.2 Attaching Header to Float Module.............................................................................................377
Chapter 5: Maintenance and Servicing .........................................................................................383
5.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing........................................................................................................ 383
5.2 Maintenance Specifications .............................................................................................................. 384
5.2.1 Installing a Sealed Bearing.......................................................................................................384
5.3 Maintenance Requirements .............................................................................................................. 385
5.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record ................................................................................................385
5.3.2 Break-In Inspection .................................................................................................................388
5.3.3 Preseason Servicing ...............................................................................................................388
5.3.4 End-of-Season Service............................................................................................................389
5.3.5 Checking Hydraulic Hoses and Lines........................................................................................390
5.3.6 Lubrication and Servicing.........................................................................................................390
Service Intervals.....................................................................................................................390
Greasing Procedure................................................................................................................399
Lubricating Reel Drive Chain ...................................................................................................400
Lubricating Auger Drive Chain ................................................................................................. 402
Lubricating Header Drive Gearbox ........................................................................................... 404
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5.4 Hydraulics .......................................................................................................................................407
5.4.1 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir ................................................................................. 407
5.4.2 Adding Oil to Hydraulic Reservoir .............................................................................................408
5.4.3 Changing Oil in Hydraulic Reservoir .........................................................................................409
5.4.4 Changing Oil Filter ..................................................................................................................410
5.5 Electrical System ............................................................................................................................. 411
5.5.1 Replacing Light Bulbs.............................................................................................................. 411
5.6 Header Drive ................................................................................................................................... 412
5.6.1 Removing Driveline .................................................................................................................412
5.6.2 Installing Driveline ................................................................................................................... 413
5.6.3 Removing Driveline Guard .......................................................................................................414
5.6.4 Installing Driveline Guard.........................................................................................................416
5.6.5 Adjusting Gearbox Drive Chain Tension .................................................................................... 418
5.7 Auger..............................................................................................................................................419
5.7.1 Adjusting Auger to Pan Clearance ............................................................................................ 419
5.7.2 Checking Auger Drive Chain Tension........................................................................................421
5.7.3 Adjusting Auger Drive Chain Tension ........................................................................................423
5.7.4 Removing Auger Drive Chain ...................................................................................................424
5.7.5 Installing Auger Drive Chain .....................................................................................................426
5.7.6 Using Auger Flighting ..............................................................................................................428
5.7.7 Auger Fingers .........................................................................................................................428
Removing Feed Auger Fingers ................................................................................................429
Installing Feed Auger Fingers .................................................................................................. 431
Checking Auger Finger Timing................................................................................................. 434
Adjusting Auger Finger Timing.................................................................................................435
5.8 Knife ...............................................................................................................................................437
5.8.1 Replacing Knife Section...........................................................................................................437
5.8.2 Removing Knife ......................................................................................................................438
5.8.3 Removing Knifehead Bearing...................................................................................................439
5.8.4 Installing Knifehead Bearing.....................................................................................................440
5.8.5 Installing Knife ........................................................................................................................440
5.8.6 Spare Knife.............................................................................................................................441
5.8.7 Knife Guards........................................................................................................................... 441
Adjusting Knife Guards ...........................................................................................................441
Replacing Pointed Guards.......................................................................................................443
Replacing Stub Guards ...........................................................................................................446
Checking Pointed Guard Hold-Downs ......................................................................................447
Adjusting Hold-Downs with Pointed Guards ..............................................................................448
Adjusting Hold-Down at Double-Knife Center Pointed Guard .....................................................449
Checking and Adjusting Stub Guard Hold-Downs......................................................................450
Adjusting Hold-Downs with Stub Guards ..................................................................................451
5.8.8 Knifehead Shield.....................................................................................................................452
Installing Knifehead Shield ......................................................................................................453
5.9 Knife Drive System........................................................................................................................... 454
5.9.1 Knife Drive Box .......................................................................................................................454
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Checking Knife Drive Box........................................................................................................454
Checking Mounting Bolts.........................................................................................................455
Removing Knife Drive Box.......................................................................................................456
Removing Knife Drive Box Pulley............................................................................................. 458
Installing Knife Drive Box Pulley...............................................................................................458
Installing Knife Drive Box ........................................................................................................ 459
Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box ...............................................................................................461
5.9.2 Knife Drive Belts .....................................................................................................................462
Knife Drive Belts..................................................................................................................... 462
5.10 Feed Draper .................................................................................................................................. 466
5.10.1 Replacing Feed Draper..........................................................................................................466
5.10.2 Adjusting Feed Draper Tension...............................................................................................468
5.10.3 Feed Draper Drive Roller .......................................................................................................469
Removing Feed Draper Drive Roller.........................................................................................469
Installing Feed Draper Drive Roller ..........................................................................................472
Replacing Feed Draper Drive Roller Bearing ............................................................................473
5.10.4 Feed Draper Idler Roller.........................................................................................................475
Removing Feed Draper Idler Roller ..........................................................................................475
Installing Feed Draper Idler Roller............................................................................................476
Replacing Feed Draper Idler Roller Bearing..............................................................................477
5.11 Lowering Float Module Feed Deck Pan ............................................................................................479
5.12 Raising Float Module Feed Deck Pan ..............................................................................................481
5.13 Float Module Stripper Bars and Feed Deflectors...............................................................................482
5.13.1 Removing Stripper Bars.........................................................................................................482
5.13.2 Installing Stripper Bars...........................................................................................................483
5.13.3 Replacing Feed Deflectors on New Holland CR Combines .......................................................483
5.14 Header Drapers .............................................................................................................................485
5.14.1 Removing Side Drapers .........................................................................................................485
5.14.2 Installing Side Drapers...........................................................................................................486
5.14.3 Adjusting Draper Tension .......................................................................................................488
5.14.4 Adjusting Header Draper Tracking ..........................................................................................490
5.14.5 Adjusting Deck Height ...........................................................................................................492
5.14.6 Header Draper Roller Maintenance.........................................................................................494
Inspecting Draper Roller Bearing .............................................................................................494
Draper Deck Idler Roller..........................................................................................................494
Draper Deck Drive Roller ........................................................................................................497
5.15 Reel ..............................................................................................................................................502
5.15.1 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar...................................................................................................502
Measuring Reel Clearance ......................................................................................................502
Adjusting Reel Clearance........................................................................................................505
5.15.2 Reel Frown ...........................................................................................................................506
Adjusting Reel Frown..............................................................................................................506
5.15.3 Centering Double Reel........................................................................................................... 507
5.15.4 Reel Fingers .........................................................................................................................507
Removing Steel Fingers..........................................................................................................507
Installing Steel Fingers............................................................................................................508
Removing Plastic Fingers........................................................................................................509
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