MacDon NEW HOLLAND D2 Series User manual

D2 Series
Draper Header for M and M1 Self-
Propelled Windrowers
Unloading and Assembly Instructions (North America)
214510 Revision A
Original Instruction
The Harvesting Specialists.

D2 Series Draper Header For Windrowers
Published: January 2023
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Introduction
This instruction manual describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon D2 Series Draper
Header for windrower.
To ensure the best performance from this product and the safety of your customers, carefully follow the unload and
assembly procedure from the beginning through to completion.
Some sections/steps do not apply to all header configurations and sizes. Refer to the instructions for your specific header.
Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to unload, assemble, or use the machine.
If the shipment is damaged or is missing parts, contact [email protected].
Retain this instruction for future reference.
This document is currently available in English only.
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Introduction ................................................................................................................................................i
Chapter 1: Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Safety Alert Symbols ...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Signal Words .........................................................................................................................................2
1.3 General Safety .......................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Hydraulic Safety .....................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Welding Precaution ................................................................................................................................6
1.6 Safety Signs ...........................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Unloading Header..................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Header Specifications for Unloading and Assembly.......................................................................................9
2.2 Unloading Header from Trailer................................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Removing Upper Cross Auger from Shipping Location –Option .................................................................... 13
2.4 Removing Parts from Shipping Location.................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Lowering Header to Field Position ........................................................................................................... 17
2.5.1 Lowering Header to Field Position –Single Reel................................................................................. 17
2.5.2 Lowering Header to Field Position –Double Reel ............................................................................... 19
2.5.3 Removing and Installing Hydraulic Hose Management System ............................................................. 21
2.6 Removing Shipping Stands and Supports .................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 3: Assembling Header................................................................................................................. 27
3.1 Installing Reel Lift Cylinders –Single Reel.................................................................................................. 27
3.2 Installing Reel Lift Cylinders –Double-Reel ................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 4: Attaching Header to M Series Windrower............................................................................ 41
4.1 Adding Tire Ballast................................................................................................................................ 41
4.2 Attaching Draper Header Supports .......................................................................................................... 42
4.3 Attaching Header to an M Series Windrower –Hydraulic Center-Link with Self-Alignment................................. 43
4.4 Attaching Header to an M Series Windrower –Hydraulic Center-Link without Self-Alignment ............................ 48
4.5 Attaching Header to an M Series Windrower –Mechanical Center-Link.......................................................... 52
4.6 Connecting Header Hydraulic and Electrical Systems to an M Series Windrower .............................................. 56
Chapter 5: Attaching Header to M1 Series Windrower.......................................................................... 59
5.1 Adding Rear Ballast Weights ................................................................................................................... 59
5.2 Adding Tire Ballast................................................................................................................................ 60
5.3 Attaching Draper Header Supports .......................................................................................................... 61
5.4 Connecting Center-Link.......................................................................................................................... 62
5.5 Connecting Hydraulics ........................................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 6: Completing Header Assembly................................................................................................ 73
6.1 Installing Clearance Lights ...................................................................................................................... 73
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6.2 Installing Fore-Aft Indicator and Sensor Spring (Parts Bag MD #368002)......................................................... 75
6.3 Connecting Reel to Fore-Aft Cylinders –Single-Reel .................................................................................... 78
6.4 Connecting Reel to Fore-Aft Cylinders –Double-Reel (Parts Bags MD #347593, MD #347580)............................ 83
6.5 Attaching Reel Height Sensor.................................................................................................................. 89
6.6 Installing Reel Fore-Aft Hose Clamps –Double-Reel Headers ........................................................................ 91
6.7 Attaching Cam Arms ............................................................................................................................. 92
6.8 Retrieving Single-Reel Endshields ............................................................................................................ 93
6.8.1 Installing Single-Reel Endshields at Cam End ................................................................................... 100
6.8.2 Installing Single-Reel Endshields at Tail End .................................................................................... 104
6.9 Installing Double-Reel Endshields –Parts Bags MD #340985 (Five-Bat Reels) or MD #340986 (Six-Bat
Reels) ............................................................................................................................................... 109
6.9.1 Installing Double-Reel Endshields at Outboard Cam End ................................................................... 114
6.9.2 Installing Double-Reel Endshields at Inboard Tail End ....................................................................... 120
6.9.3 Installing Double-Reel Endshields at Inboard Cam End ...................................................................... 126
6.9.4 Installing Double-Reel Endshields at Outboard Tail End..................................................................... 132
6.10 Installing Single-Reel Endshields –Parts Bag MD #311363 (Nine-Bat Reel) .................................................. 138
6.10.1 Installing Single-Reel Endshields at Cam End ................................................................................. 139
6.10.2 Installing Single-Reel Endshields at Tail End................................................................................... 146
6.11 Removing and Installing Cutterbar Seal –D215, D220, D225, D230, D235 ................................................... 153
6.12 Removing and Installing Deck Cutterbar Seals –D241.............................................................................. 155
6.13 Crop Dividers ................................................................................................................................... 157
6.13.1 Installing Crop Dividers.............................................................................................................. 157
6.13.2 Installing Crop Divider Rods........................................................................................................ 159
6.14 Setting up Reel Position Sensors –M1 Series Only .................................................................................. 160
6.14.1 Checking and Adjusting Reel Height Sensor................................................................................... 160
6.14.2 Checking and Adjusting Fore-Aft Position Sensor............................................................................ 162
6.15 Installing Options.............................................................................................................................. 165
Chapter 7: Performing Predelivery Checks............................................................................................ 167
7.1 Checking Tire Pressure –Option............................................................................................................ 167
7.2 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque................................................................................................................. 168
7.3 Checking Oil Level in Knife Drive Box ..................................................................................................... 169
7.4 Checking and Adjusting Reel Clearance................................................................................................... 170
7.5 Lubricating Header ............................................................................................................................. 173
7.5.1 Greasing Procedure .................................................................................................................... 173
7.6 Checking and Adjusting Header Float ..................................................................................................... 175
7.7 Checking and Adjusting Draper Tension.................................................................................................. 176
7.8 Checking Draper Seal .......................................................................................................................... 178
7.9 Reel-to-Cutterbar Clearance ................................................................................................................. 181
7.9.1 Measuring Reel Clearance ........................................................................................................... 181
7.9.2 Adjusting Reel-to-Cutterbar Clearance ........................................................................................... 183
7.10 Guard Identification .......................................................................................................................... 186
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7.10.1 Checking Hold-Down –Pointed Knife Guards................................................................................. 187
7.10.2 Adjusting Hold-Down –Pointed Knife Guards ................................................................................ 188
7.10.3 Checking Center Hold-Down –Pointed Knife Guards....................................................................... 189
7.10.4 Adjusting Center Hold-Down –Pointed Knife Guards ...................................................................... 190
7.10.5 Checking Hold-Down –Short Knife Guards.................................................................................... 191
7.10.6 Adjusting Hold-Down –Short Knife Guards ................................................................................... 192
7.10.7 Checking Center Hold-Down –Short Knife Guards.......................................................................... 193
7.10.8 Adjusting Center Hold-Down –Short Knife Guards ......................................................................... 193
7.11 Checking and Adjusting Header Endshields............................................................................................ 195
7.12 Checking Manuals............................................................................................................................. 199
Chapter 8: Running up Header............................................................................................................... 201
8.1 Post Run-Up Adjustments .................................................................................................................... 201
8.1.1 Adjusting Draper Tracking............................................................................................................ 202
8.1.2 Checking Knife Position ............................................................................................................... 203
Chapter 9: Reference .............................................................................................................................. 205
9.1 Reel Safety Props................................................................................................................................ 205
9.1.1 Engaging Reel Safety Props .......................................................................................................... 205
9.1.2 Disengaging Reel Safety Props...................................................................................................... 206
9.2 Header Endshields .............................................................................................................................. 208
9.2.1 Opening Header Endshields ......................................................................................................... 208
9.2.2 Closing Header Endshields ........................................................................................................... 209
9.3 Torque Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 211
9.3.1 Metric Bolt Specifications ............................................................................................................ 211
9.3.2 Metric Bolt Specifications –Cast Aluminum .................................................................................... 213
9.3.3 O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings –Adjustable .................................................................................... 214
9.3.4 O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings –Non-Adjustable.............................................................................. 215
9.3.5 O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings................................................................................................ 216
9.3.6 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings........................................................................................................ 217
9.4 Conversion Chart................................................................................................................................ 219
9.5 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 220
Predelivery Checklist .............................................................................................................................. 223
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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.
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