MacDon R113 SP User manual

R113 SP
Rotary Disc Header
Operator’s Manual
215009 Revision A
Original Instruction
The harvesting specialists.

R113 SP Rotary Disc Header
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Published June 2019.
© 2019 MacDon Industries, Ltd.
The information in this publication is based on the information available and in effect at the time of printing. MacDon
Industries, Ltd. makes no representation or warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied, with respect to the
information in this publication. MacDon Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Noise Levels
The A-weighted sound pressure level inside the operator’s station of a typical self-propelled vehicle (e.g., M1170), when
operated in conjunction with this R1 SP Series Disc Header, is 70 dBA. This measurement was taken in accordance with
ISO 5131. The sound pressure level depends upon the rotary disc speed, crop conditions, as well the exact type of self-
propelled vehicle used to power the R1 SP Series Disc Header.

Declaration of Conformity
Figure 1: EC Declaration of Conformity
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Figure 2: EC Declaration of Conformity
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Introduction
This instructional manual contains safety, operating, and maintenance procedures for the MacDon R113 Rotary Disc Header
The disc header when attached to a MacDon M155, M155E4, M1170, or M1240 Windrower, is designed to cut, condition,
and lay a wide variety of grasses and hay crops in windrows.
Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to unload, assemble, or use the machine.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions provided in this
manual, and use MacDon parts, the rotary disc header will work well for many years. If you require more detailed service
information, contact your Dealer.
Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to specific topics. Study the Table of Contents to familiarize yourself
with how the material is organized. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new Operators or
Owners. Call your Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of this manual.
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
The following conventions are used in this document:
•Right and left are determined from the operator’s position. The front of the rotary disc header faces the crop.
•Unless otherwise noted, use the standard torque values provided in this manual.
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Manual Storage Case
Store the operator’s manual and the parts catalog in the plastic
manual case (A) at the right side of the rotary disc header.
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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Summary of Changes
The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document.
Section Summary of Change
Internal Use
Only
Throughout manual Removed R116 SP-specific content from book. Tech Pubs
1.2 Signal Words, page 2 Added description for IMPORTANT and NOTE signal words
appearing throughout this manual. Tech Pubs
2.3 Definitions, page 19 New definitions added: cab-forward, export header,
header, North American header, rpm, and windrower. Tech Pubs
•3.3.1 Engaging and Disengaging
Header Safety Props –M1240
Windrower, page 24
•3.3.2 Engaging and Disengaging
Header Safety Props –M Series
Self-Propelled Windrower, page 25
Updated illustrations to show MY2020 safety props. ECN 58047
3.4.1 Attaching R113 SP Rotary Disc
Header to M1 Series Windrowers, page 27 Updated illustrations to show MY2020 safety props. ECN 58047
•3.4.2 Attaching R113 SP to M155 or
M155E4 SP Windrowers –Hydraulic
Center-Link with Optional
Self-Alignment, page 32
•3.4.3 Attaching R113 SP to M155 or
M155E4 SP Windrower –Hydraulic
Center-Link without Optional
Self-Alignment, page 37
Updated float linkage and safety prop illustrations. ECN 58047
Connecting Header Hydraulics and
Electrical –M155 and M155E4 SP
Windrowers, page 45
Updated illustrations for hydraulic connections. Tech Pubs
3.5 Detaching Header from M1240
Windrower, page 52 Updated illustrations to show MY2020 safety props. ECN 58047
3.8.4 Ground Speed, page 70 Updated ground speed chart to only show R113 SP
headers. Tech Pubs
3.9 Reconfiguring Cutterbar Crop Stream,
page 71 Updated cutterbar configuration illustration. Tech Pubs
Positioning Rear Baffle –Roll Conditioner,
page 82 Updated illustration. Tech Pubs
Positioning Rear Baffle Deflector Fins,
page 83 Updated illustration for deflector fins in field position. Tech Pubs
4.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page
93 Updated maintenance intervals. Tech Pubs
4.5 Cutterbar System, page 99 Updated cutterbar illustration. Tech Pubs
Draining the Cutterbar, page 102 Updated illustration. Tech Pubs
Inspecting Cutterbar Discs, page 104 Added steps to procedure. Tech Pubs
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Section Summary of Change
Internal Use
Only
4.5.4 Maintaining Discblades, page 118 Updated disc rotation illustrations. Tech Pubs
Inspecting Accelerators, page 125 Updated accelerators illustration. Tech Pubs
Installing Accelerators, page 127 Updated cutterbar door illustration. Tech Pubs
Inspecting Rock Guards, page 129 Updated rock guard illustration. Tech Pubs
Inspecting Large Drums, page 135 Updated cutterbar drum illustration. Tech Pubs
Installing Large Driven Drums and
Driveline, page 140 Updated topic illustrations. Tech Pubs
Printed on the manual’s back cover. Updated grease description for conditioner roll timing
gearbox.
Tech Pubs,
Product
Support
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Model and Serial Number
Record the model number, serial number, and model year of the header on the lines below.
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Figure 3: Right Side of Header
R113 SP
Header Model:
Serial Number:
Year:
The serial number plate (A) is located near the base of the
right side hazard/signal light on the right edge of the header.
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Declaration of Conformity ..............................................................................................................................i
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. iii
Summary of Changes................................................................................................................................... iv
Model and 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 Welding Precaution ................................................................................................................................7
1.7 Safety Signs ...........................................................................................................................................8
1.7.1 Installing Safety Decals....................................................................................................................8
1.8 Locating Safety Decals .............................................................................................................................9
1.9 Understanding Safety Signs .................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Product Overview................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Component Identification ...................................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3: Operation................................................................................................................................ 21
3.1 Break-In Period .................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Daily Start-Up Check ............................................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props ......................................................................................... 24
3.3.1 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props –M1240 Windrower.................................................... 24
3.3.2 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props –M Series Self-Propelled Windrower.............................. 25
3.4 Attaching Header to Windrower.............................................................................................................. 27
3.4.1 Attaching R113 SP Rotary Disc Header to M1 Series Windrowers.......................................................... 27
3.4.2 Attaching R113 SP to M155 or M155E4 SP Windrowers –Hydraulic Center-Link with Optional
Self-Alignment...................................................................................................................... 32
3.4.3 Attaching R113 SP to M155 or M155E4 SP Windrower –Hydraulic Center-Link without Optional
Self-Alignment...................................................................................................................... 37
3.4.4 Attaching Hydraulic and Electrical Components ................................................................................. 42
Connecting Header Hydraulics and Electrical –M1 Series Windrowers ................................................. 42
Connecting Header Hydraulics and Electrical –M155 and M155E4 SP Windrowers................................. 45
3.5 Detaching Header from M1240 Windrower............................................................................................... 52
3.5.1 Detaching –M1 Series Windrower .................................................................................................. 52
3.5.2 Detaching R1 SP Series Header –M155 and M155E4 Windrowers ........................................................ 57
3.6 Driveshields......................................................................................................................................... 61
3.6.1 Opening Driveshields .................................................................................................................... 61
3.6.2 Closing Driveshields...................................................................................................................... 62
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3.7 Cutterbar Doors ................................................................................................................................... 64
3.7.1 Opening Cutterbar Doors –North America ....................................................................................... 64
3.7.2 Opening Cutterbar Doors –Export Latches ....................................................................................... 65
3.7.3 Closing Cutterbar Doors ................................................................................................................ 66
3.8 Header Settings.................................................................................................................................... 67
3.8.1 Cutting Height ............................................................................................................................. 67
Adjusting Cutting Height .............................................................................................................. 68
3.8.2 Adjusting Cutterbar Angle.............................................................................................................. 69
3.8.3 Header Float ............................................................................................................................... 69
3.8.4 Ground Speed ............................................................................................................................. 70
3.9 Reconfiguring Cutterbar Crop Stream....................................................................................................... 71
3.9.1 Changing R113 SP Cutterbar Crop Stream Configuration ..................................................................... 72
3.10 Conditioner ....................................................................................................................................... 73
3.10.1 Roll Gap.................................................................................................................................... 73
Checking Roll Gap ....................................................................................................................... 74
Adjusting Roll Gap –Polyurethane Rolls.......................................................................................... 75
Adjusting Roll Gap –Steel Rolls ..................................................................................................... 76
3.10.2 Roll Tension .............................................................................................................................. 77
Adjusting Roll Tension ................................................................................................................. 77
3.10.3 Roll Timing ................................................................................................................................ 78
Checking Roll Timing ................................................................................................................... 78
Adjusting Roll Timing................................................................................................................... 78
3.10.4 Adjusting Forming Shields –Roll Conditioner................................................................................... 81
Positioning Forming Shield Side Deflectors –Roll Conditioner............................................................. 81
Positioning Rear Baffle –Roll Conditioner ....................................................................................... 82
3.11 Cutterbar Deflectors............................................................................................................................ 84
3.11.1 Removing Cutterbar Deflectors ..................................................................................................... 84
3.11.2 Installing Cutterbar Deflectors ...................................................................................................... 85
3.12 Haying Tips ........................................................................................................................................ 86
3.12.1 Curing ...................................................................................................................................... 86
3.12.2 Topsoil Moisture ........................................................................................................................ 86
3.12.3 Weather and Topography ............................................................................................................ 86
3.12.4 Windrow Characteristics.............................................................................................................. 87
3.12.5 Driving on Windrow.................................................................................................................... 87
3.12.6 Using Chemical Drying Agents ...................................................................................................... 87
3.13 Transporting the Header ...................................................................................................................... 88
Chapter 4: Maintenance and Servicing.................................................................................................... 89
4.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing.............................................................................................................. 89
4.2 Recommended Safety Procedures ........................................................................................................... 90
4.3 Maintenance Requirements ................................................................................................................... 92
4.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record....................................................................................................... 93
4.3.2 Break-In Inspections ..................................................................................................................... 95
4.3.3 Preseason Servicing...................................................................................................................... 95
4.3.4 End-of-Season Servicing ................................................................................................................ 96
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