MacDon PW8 User manual

PW8
Pick-Up Header
Unloading and Assembly Instructions (North America)
214658 Revision A
2019 Model Year
Original Instruction
The harvesting specialists.

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
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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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Chapter 5: Attaching Header to Combine ...................................................................................... 55
5.1 Attaching to Case IH Combine ............................................................................................................55
5.2 Attaching to John Deere 60, 70, S, or T Series Combine .......................................................................58
5.3 Attaching to New Holland CR/CX Series Combine ................................................................................62
5.4 Attaching to Versatile Combine ...........................................................................................................66
5.5 Removing Deck Shipping Braces ........................................................................................................71
5.6 Installing Crop Deflectors....................................................................................................................72
Chapter 6: Predelivery Inspection.................................................................................................... 73
6.1 Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) System Overview .........................................................................73
6.1.1 AHHC Sensor Operation............................................................................................................74
6.1.2 Height Sensor Output Voltage Range –Combine Requirements ...................................................74
Manually Checking Voltage Range.............................................................................................75
Adjusting Header Height Sensor Voltage Range (Left Side) .........................................................77
Adjusting Header Height Sensor Voltage Range (Right Side) .......................................................77
6.1.3 Case IH 5130/6130/7130 and 5140/6140/7140 Midrange Combines .............................................79
Setting up the Header on the Combine Display (Case IH 5130/6130/7130;
5140/6140/7140)..........................................................................................................79
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Case IH 5130/6130/7130; 5140/6140/7140) ............80
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 5140/6140/7140) ....................82
Setting Preset Cutting Height (Case 5130/6130/7130, 5140/6140/7140) .......................................82
6.1.4 Case IH 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230, and 7240/8240/9240 Combines................85
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Case 8010) ...........................................................85
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Case IH 7010/8010; 7120/8120/9120;
7230/8230/9230; 7240/8240/9240)................................................................................87
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 7010/8010; 7120/8120/9120;
7230/8230/9230; 7240/8240/9240)................................................................................89
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case Combines with Version 28.00 or Higher
Software).....................................................................................................................91
Setting Preset Cutting Height (Case 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230,
7240/8240/9240)..........................................................................................................93
6.1.5 John Deere 60 Series Combines ................................................................................................94
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere 60 Series) ...........................................94
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series)...................................................95
Turning Off Accumulator (John Deere 60 Series) ........................................................................97
Setting Sensing Grain Header Height to 50 (John Deere 60 Series)..............................................98
Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series).....................................99
Adjusting Threshold for Drop Rate Valve (John Deere 60 Series) ...............................................100
6.1.6 John Deere 70 Series Combines ..............................................................................................101
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere 70 Series) .........................................101
Calibrating Feeder House Speed (John Deere 70 Series) ..........................................................101
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 70 Series).................................................102
Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 70 Series)...................................103
Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere 70 Series)..........................................105
6.1.7 John Deere S and T Series Combines ......................................................................................106
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere S and T Series) .................................106
Calibrating Feeder House Fore-Aft Tilt Range (John Deere S and T Series) ................................106
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere S and T Series) .........................................109
Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere S and T Series) ........................... 111
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Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere S and T Series) .................................. 112
Setting Preset Cutting Height (John Deere S and T Series)........................................................ 113
6.1.8 New Holland Combines CX/CR Series (CR Series –Model Year 2014 and Earlier) ...................... 115
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (New Holland) ...................................................... 115
Engaging Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR/CX Series) .......................................... 117
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR/CX Series) ........................................ 118
Adjusting Header Raise Rate (New Holland CR/CX Series) .......................................................121
Setting Header Lower Rate to 50 (New Holland CR/CX Series)..................................................121
Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control to 200 (New Holland CR/CX Series).................122
Setting Preset Cutting Height (New Holland CR/CX Series) .......................................................122
Configuring Reel Fore-Aft, Header Tilt, and Header Type (New Holland CR Series).....................123
6.1.9 New Holland Combines (CR Series –Model Year 2015 and Later) ..............................................125
Engaging Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR Series) ................................................125
Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (New Holland CR Series) ......................................128
Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR Series) ..............................................130
Setting Auto Height (New Holland CR Series) ...........................................................................133
Setting Maximum Work Height (New Holland CR Series)...........................................................135
6.2 Wheels and Tires .............................................................................................................................136
6.2.1 Inflating Tire............................................................................................................................136
6.3 Checking Draper Belt Tension ...........................................................................................................137
6.3.1 Adjusting Front Draper Belt Tension..........................................................................................138
6.3.2 Adjusting Rear Draper Belt Tension ..........................................................................................140
6.4 Lubrication ...................................................................................................................................... 141
6.4.1 Lubricating the Header ............................................................................................................141
6.4.2 Lubricating Auger Drive Chain..................................................................................................142
6.4.3 Greasing Points ......................................................................................................................143
6.5 Manuals ..........................................................................................................................................144
6.6 Installing Endshield Decals ...............................................................................................................145
6.7 Running up the Header.....................................................................................................................146
Chapter 7: Reference .........................................................................................................................147
7.1 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................147
7.2 Conversion Chart.............................................................................................................................149
7.3 Torque Specifications .......................................................................................................................150
7.3.1 Metric Bolt Specifications .........................................................................................................150
7.3.2 Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum ................................................................152
7.3.3 Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings....................................................................................................153
7.3.4 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) ....................................................................154
7.3.5 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable).............................................................156
7.3.6 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings .............................................................................157
7.3.7 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings ...................................................................................................158
Predelivery Checklist.........................................................................................................................159
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1 Safety
1.1 Signal Words
Three signal words, DANGER,WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Signal
words are selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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1.2 General Safety
1000004
Figure 1.1: Safety Equipment
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety precautions that
should be part of your operating procedure for all types
of machinery.
Protect yourself.
•When assembling, operating, and servicing machinery,
wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices
that could be necessary for job at hand. Do NOT take
chances. You may need the following:
•Hard hat
•Protective footwear with slip-resistant soles
•Protective glasses or goggles
•Heavy gloves
•Wet weather gear
•Respirator or filter mask
1000005
Figure 1.2: Safety Equipment
•Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause hearing
impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection
devices such as earmuffs or earplugs to help protect
against loud noises.
1010391
Figure 1.3: Safety Equipment
•Provide a first aid kit for use in case of emergencies.
•Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure fire
extinguisher is properly maintained. Be familiar with its
proper use.
•Keep young children away from machinery at all times.
•Be aware that accidents often happen when Operator is
tired or in a hurry. Take time to consider safest way.
Never ignore warning signs of fatigue.
SAFETY

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1000007
Figure 1.4: Safety around Equipment
•Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.
•Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety
equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate
independently of shaft and can telescope freely.
•Use only service and repair parts made or approved by
equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may not meet
strength, design, or safety requirements.
1000008
Figure 1.5: Safety around Equipment
•Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving
parts. NEVER attempt to clear obstructions or objects
from a machine while engine is running.
•Do NOT modify machine. Unauthorized modifications
may impair machine function and/or safety. It may also
shorten machine’s life.
•To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of
machine, ALWAYS stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for
any reason.
1000009
Figure 1.6: Safety around Equipment
•Keep service area clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are
slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when working with
electrical equipment. Be sure all electrical outlets and
tools are properly grounded.
•Keep work area well lit.
•Keep machinery clean. Straw and chaff on a hot engine is
a fire hazard. Do NOT allow oil or grease to accumulate
on service platforms, ladders, or controls. Clean
machines before storage.
•NEVER use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for
cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.
•When storing machinery, cover sharp or extending
components to prevent injury from accidental contact.
SAFETY

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1.3 Safety Signs
1000694
Figure 1.7: Operator’s Manual Decal
•Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
•Replace safety signs that are missing or illegible.
•If original part on which a safety sign was installed is
replaced, be sure repair part also bears current
safety sign.
•Safety signs are available from your MacDon Dealer.
SAFETY

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1.4 Safety Sign Locations
Figure 1.8: Header Decals –Case IH
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A
B
C
D
E
F
A
E
F
A - MD #184370 B - MD #166466 C - MD #184372
D - MD #184422 E - MD #184420 F - MD #237298
Figure 1.9: Header Decals
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B
C
ADEF
SAFETY

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Figure 1.10: Header Decals –John Deere
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A
B
C
D
E
F
A
E
F
A - MD #184370 B - MD #166466 C - MD #184372
D - MD #184422 E - MD #184420 F - MD #237298
Figure 1.11: Header Decals
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B
C
ADEF
SAFETY

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Figure 1.12: Header Decals –New Holland
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A
B
C
D
E
F
A
E
F
A - MD #184370 B - MD #166466 C - MD #184372
D - MD #184422 E - MD #184420 F - MD #237298
Figure 1.13: Header Decals
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B
C
ADEF
SAFETY

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Figure 1.14: Header Decals –Versatile
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A
B
C
D
E
F
A
E
F
A - MD #184370 B - MD #166466 C - MD #184372
D - MD #184422 E - MD #184420 F - MD #237298
Figure 1.15: Header Decals
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B
C
ADEF
SAFETY

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Figure 1.16: Driveline and Hold-Down Decals –Case IH
1011926
A
B
C
D
E
F
EF
A - MD #30316 B - MD #191099 C - MD #36651
D - MD #184422 (Behind Endshield) E - MD #237229 F - MD #237254
Figure 1.17: Driveline and Hold-Down Decals
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A
C
D
E
F
B
SAFETY

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Figure 1.18: Driveline and Hold-Down Decals –John Deere
1011927
A
B
C
D
E
F
EF
A - MD #30316 B - MD #191099 C - MD #36651
D - MD #184422 (Behind Endshield) E - MD #237229 F - MD #237254
Figure 1.19: Driveline and Hold-Down Decals
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A
C
D
E
F
B
SAFETY

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Figure 1.20: Driveline and Hold-Down Decals –New Holland
1018310
A
B
C
D
E
F
EF
A - MD #30316 B - MD #191099 C - MD #36651
D - MD #184422 (Behind Endshield) E - MD #237229 F - MD #237254
Figure 1.21: Driveline and Hold-Down Decals
1022420
A
C
D
E
F
B
SAFETY

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Figure 1.22: Driveline and Hold-Down Decals –Versatile
1013854
A
B
C
D
E
F
EF
A - MD #30316 B - MD #191099 C - MD #36651
D - MD #184422 (Behind Endshield) E - MD #237229 F - MD #237254
Figure 1.23: Driveline and Hold-Down Decals
1022420
A
C
D
E
F
B
SAFETY