MacDon PW8 User manual

PW8
Pick-Up Header
Operator’s Manual
214657 Revision A
2019 Model Year
Original Instruction
The harvesting specialists.

PW8 Pick-Up Header
Published May 2018

Declaration of Conformity
Figure 1. EC Declaration of Conformity
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Figure 2. EC Declaration of Conformity
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Introduction
The PW8 Pick-Up Header is designed to pick up windrows and feed them into a combine. This manual contains
operating and maintenance procedures for the PW8 Pick-Up Header for the following combines:
Combine Model
Case IH 50/60/7088, 51/61/7130, 51/61/7140, 70/8010, 71/81/9120, 72/82/9230, and 72/82/9240
John Deere 96/97/9860STS, 96/97/9870, S650/660/670/680/690, 9660WTS, and T670
New Holland All CR/CX Series
Versatile RT490
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.
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
Conventions
•Right and left are determined from the operator’s position. The front of the header is the side that faces the crop;
the back of the header is the side that connects to the combine.
•Unless otherwise noted, use the standard torque values provided in Chapter 8.1 Torque Specifications, page
273.
NOTE:
Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The most current version can be downloaded from our website
(www.macdon.com) or from our Dealer-only site (https://portal.macdon.com) (login required).
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Figure 3. Manual Case
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass
on to new Operators or Owners. The PW8 Pick-Up Header
Parts Catalog also is supplied with your new header. Call
your Dealer if you need assistance, information, or
additional copies of the manuals.
Store the operator’s manual and the parts catalog in the
manual case (A) attached to the back of the header.
Carefully read all the material provided before
attempting to maintain, service, or use the machine.
This manual is available in English and Russian.
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List of Revisions
The following table lists the changes made from the previous version of this document:
Summary of Change Location
New declaration of conformity. Declaration of Conformity, page i
Added illustrations 3.3.5 Removing Right Endshield, page 343.3.6
Installing Right Endshield, page 35
Added steps 3.3.4 Installing Left Endshield, page 32
John Deere T-Series added 4.1.8 John Deere S and T Series Combines, page 135
Added Auto Header Height Control topics for Case IH
5130/6130/7130 and 5140/6140/7140 mid-range
combines.
4.1.4 Case IH 5130/6130/7130 and 5140/6140/7140
Midrange Combines, page 107
Added Seed Saver Performance Kit 6 Options and Attachments, page 263
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Serial Number
Figure 4. Left Side (Rear View)
The serial number plate (A) is located on the left endsheet.
Record the serial number of the PW8 Combine Pick-Up
Header here:
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Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................................i
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. iii
List of Revisions ........................................................................................................................................v
Serial Number .......................................................................................................................................... vi
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 Sign Locations...........................................................................................................................8
1.8 Understanding Safety Signs................................................................................................................16
Chapter 2: Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 21
2.1 Header Specifications ........................................................................................................................21
2.2 Header Dimensions............................................................................................................................22
2.3 Component Identification ....................................................................................................................23
2.4 Definitions .........................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 3: Operation ........................................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Owner/Operator Responsibilities.........................................................................................................27
3.2 Operational Safety .............................................................................................................................28
3.3 Endshields ........................................................................................................................................29
3.3.1 Opening Left Endshield .............................................................................................................29
3.3.2 Closing Left Endshield ...............................................................................................................30
3.3.3 Removing Left Endshield ...........................................................................................................31
3.3.4 Installing Left Endshield .............................................................................................................32
3.3.5 Removing Right Endshield.........................................................................................................34
3.3.6 Installing Right Endshield...........................................................................................................35
3.4 Header Lift Cylinder Safety Props........................................................................................................36
3.5 Engaging Hold-Down Lift Cylinder Safety Props ...................................................................................37
3.6 Daily Start-Up Check..........................................................................................................................38
3.7 Shutting down the Machine.................................................................................................................39
3.8 Break-In Period..................................................................................................................................40
3.9 Changing Header Opening .................................................................................................................41
3.10 Header Attachment and Detachment .................................................................................................42
3.10.1 Case IH ..................................................................................................................................42
Attaching to Case IH Combine...................................................................................................42
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Detaching from Case IH Combine..............................................................................................45
3.10.2 John Deere 60, 70, S, and T Series ..........................................................................................49
Attaching to John Deere 60, 70, S, and T Series Combine ...........................................................49
Detaching from John Deere 60, 70, S, and T Series Combine ......................................................53
3.10.3 New Holland CR/CX Series Combine........................................................................................56
Attaching to New Holland CR/CX Series Combine ......................................................................56
Detaching from New Holland CR/CX Combine............................................................................59
3.10.4 Versatile .................................................................................................................................61
Attaching to Versatile Combine ..................................................................................................61
Detaching from Versatile Combine .............................................................................................65
3.11 Header Transport .............................................................................................................................69
3.11.1 Transport Lights ......................................................................................................................69
3.12 Header Operation ............................................................................................................................70
3.12.1 Operating Speed .....................................................................................................................70
Adjusting Draper Speed ............................................................................................................71
3.12.2 Auger Operation......................................................................................................................72
Auger Speed............................................................................................................................72
Checking Auger Position ...........................................................................................................72
Adjusting Auger Position ...........................................................................................................73
Auger Float ..............................................................................................................................74
Stripper Plate Clearance ...........................................................................................................77
3.12.3 Operating Height .....................................................................................................................79
Header Height..........................................................................................................................79
Pick-Up Height .........................................................................................................................80
3.12.4 Adjusting Header Float ............................................................................................................82
3.12.5 Hold-Downs ............................................................................................................................84
Hold-Down Position ..................................................................................................................84
Adjusting Hold-Down Rod Angle ................................................................................................85
3.12.6 Crop Deflectors .......................................................................................................................85
Removing Crop Deflectors from Field Position ............................................................................85
Installing Crop Deflectors ..........................................................................................................86
3.12.7 Draper Belt Tension .................................................................................................................87
Checking Draper Belt Tension ...................................................................................................87
Adjusting Front Draper Belt Tension ...........................................................................................88
Adjusting Rear Draper Belt Tension............................................................................................90
3.12.8 Driveline .................................................................................................................................91
Clutch......................................................................................................................................91
Driveline Guard ........................................................................................................................91
3.13 Unplugging the Header.....................................................................................................................92
3.14 Adjusting the Pan Seal Assembly .....................................................................................................93
3.15 Storing the Header ...........................................................................................................................94
Chapter 4: AHHC System.................................................................................................................... 95
4.1 Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) System Overview .........................................................................95
4.1.1 AHHC Sensor Operation............................................................................................................96
4.1.2 Header Height Sensors .............................................................................................................96
Removing Header Height Sensor Assembly (Left Side) ...............................................................97
Installing Header Height Sensor Assembly (Left Side) .................................................................98
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