MacDon PW8 User manual

PW8
Pick-Up Header
Unloading and Assembly Instructions (North America)
214658 Revision A
2019 Model Year
Original Instruction
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PW8 Pick-Up Header
1006866
Published June 2018

Introduction
This manual contains the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon PW8 Combine Pick-Up
Header for North America.
Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to unload, assemble, or use the machine.
The header can be configured 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.
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).
214658 iRevision A

List of Revisions
The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document.
Summary of Change Location
Updated illustration. 3.6 Setting Fixed Wheels to Field/Working Position,
page 25
New topic and contents created for Case IH
5130/6130/7130 and 5140/6140/7140 midrange
combines.
6.1.3 Case IH 5130/6130/7130 and 5140/6140/7140
Midrange Combines, page 79
Renamed topics and added new content for Case IH
7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230,
7240/8240/9240 combines.
6.1.4 Case IH 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120,
7230/8230/9230, and 7240/8240/9240 Combines,
page 85
Updated illustrations. Adjusting Threshold for Drop Rate Valve (John Deere
60 Series), page 100
Topics include content for John Deere T Series
combines.
•6.1.7 John Deere S and T Series Combines, page
106
•Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab
(John Deere S and T Series), page 106
•Calibrating Feeder House Fore-Aft Tilt Range
(John Deere S and T Series), page 106
•Calibrating Auto Header Height Control
(John Deere S and T Series), page 109
•Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control
(John Deere S and T Series), page 111
•Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate
(John Deere S and T Series), page 112
•Setting Preset Cutting Height (John Deere S and T
Series), page 113
Updated procedure steps. Setting Preset Cutting Height (John Deere S and T
Series), page 113
214658 ii Revision A

214658 iii Revision A
Introduction................................................................................................................................................i
List of Revisions ........................................................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 1: Safety .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Signal Words .......................................................................................................................................1
1.2 General Safety.....................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Safety Signs ........................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Safety Sign Locations...........................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Shipping Data.................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3: Unloading the Header ..................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Unloading with a Forklift .....................................................................................................................15
3.2 Lowering Header ...............................................................................................................................17
3.3 Removing Shipping Stands.................................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Opening Left Endshield .............................................................................................................20
3.3.2 Closing Left Endshield ...............................................................................................................20
3.4 Attaching Fixed Wheels ......................................................................................................................22
3.5 Attaching Caster Wheels ....................................................................................................................23
3.6 Setting Fixed Wheels to Field/Working Position ....................................................................................25
3.7 Setting Caster Wheels to Field/Working Position ..................................................................................26
3.8 Extending Hold-Down to Field/Working Position ...................................................................................27
3.9 Adjusting Transport Lights ..................................................................................................................28
3.10 Repositioning Driveline Storage Bracket ............................................................................................29
Chapter 4: Reconfiguring Headers .................................................................................................. 31
4.1 Configuring Headers for John Deere....................................................................................................31
4.1.1 Moving Stripper Assemblies.......................................................................................................31
4.1.2 Removing Flighting Extensions ..................................................................................................35
4.1.3 Installing Auger Fingers .............................................................................................................36
4.2 Configuring Headers for Case IH.........................................................................................................38
4.2.1 Moving Stripper Assemblies.......................................................................................................38
4.3 Configuring Headers for New Holland CX ............................................................................................41
4.3.1 Moving Stripper Assemblies.......................................................................................................41
4.3.2 Removing Flighting Extensions ..................................................................................................44
4.3.3 Installing Auger Fingers .............................................................................................................45
4.4 Configuring Headers for New Holland CR ............................................................................................47
4.4.1 Moving Stripper Assemblies.......................................................................................................47
4.4.2 Installing Flighting Extensions ....................................................................................................50
4.4.3 Removing Auger Fingers ...........................................................................................................52
4.5 Adjusting Stripper Plate Clearance ......................................................................................................54
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