MacDon R113 User manual

R113
Rotary Disc 13-Foot Self-Propelled
Windrower Header
Unloading and Assembly Instruction
214075 Revision A
2017 Model Year
Original Instruction
The harvesting specialists.

R113 Self-Propelled Rotary Disc Header
Published: March 2017

Introduction
This instruction manual describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon R113 Rotary
Disc Header for Self-Propelled Windrower.
To ensure your customers receive the best performance and safety from this product, carefully follow the unload
and assembly procedure from the beginning through to completion.
Retain this instruction for future reference.
Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to unload, assemble, or use the machine.
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).
This instruction is also available in French and can be ordered from MacDon, downloaded from our Dealer Portal,
or from our International website (http://www.macdon.com/world).
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Introduction................................................................................................................................................i
Chapter 1: Unloading the Header ....................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Assembling the Header .................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Removing Lower Shipping Support .......................................................................................................3
2.2 Lowering the Header............................................................................................................................7
2.3 Removing Shipping Stands...................................................................................................................9
2.4 Unpacking Hoses for M1170 Windrower ..............................................................................................10
2.5 Installing Hose Support for M155E4 .................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3: Attaching Header to Windrower ................................................................................... 13
3.1 Attaching R1 Series Self-Propelled Header to M1 Series Windrower......................................................13
3.2 Attaching R1 Series Self-Propelled Header to M155E4 Windrower: Self-Aligning Hydraulic
Center-Link ...............................................................................................................................19
3.3 Attaching R1 Series Self-Propelled Header to M155E4 Windrower: Hydraulic Center-Link without
Self-Alignment...........................................................................................................................24
3.4 Attaching Hydraulics and Electrical Connections ..................................................................................29
3.4.1 M1170 Windrowers....................................................................................................................29
3.4.2 M155E4 Windrowers .................................................................................................................33
Chapter 4: Unpacking Curtains......................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 5: Installing Options............................................................................................................. 43
5.1 Installing Tall Crop Divider ..................................................................................................................43
5.2 Installing Optional Steel Roll Conditioner .............................................................................................44
5.3 Installing Optional Polyurethane Roll Conditioner .................................................................................45
Chapter 6: Lubricating the Rotary Disc Header............................................................................ 47
6.1 Lubrication Procedure ........................................................................................................................48
Chapter 7: Performing Predelivery Checks ................................................................................... 49
7.1 Checking Conditioner Drive Belt..........................................................................................................49
7.1.1 Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt .................................................................................................49
7.2 Checking Skid Shoes .........................................................................................................................51
7.3 Checking Roll Timing..........................................................................................................................52
7.3.1 Adjusting Roll Timing.................................................................................................................52
7.4 Checking and Adding Conditioner Roll Timing Gearbox Lubricant..........................................................55
7.5 Checking and Adding 90-Degree Gearbox Lubricant ............................................................................56
7.6 Checking and Adding Cutterbar Lubricant ............................................................................................57
7.7 Checking Roll Gap .............................................................................................................................60
7.7.1 Adjusting Roll Gap: Steel Rolls...................................................................................................60
7.7.2 Adjusting Roll Gap: Polyurethane Rolls .......................................................................................61
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7.8 Checking Roll Tension........................................................................................................................62
7.8.1 Adjusting Roll Tension ...............................................................................................................62
7.9 Checking Conditioner Baffle Position...................................................................................................63
7.10 Checking Forming Shield Deflector Position .......................................................................................64
7.11 Checking Lights ...............................................................................................................................65
7.12 Checking Manuals............................................................................................................................66
7.13 Running up the Header.....................................................................................................................67
Chapter 8: Changing the Conditioner ............................................................................................. 69
8.1 Removing the Conditioner ..................................................................................................................69
8.2 Installing the Conditioner ....................................................................................................................72
8.2.1 Installing Conditioner Drive ........................................................................................................75
8.3 Conditioner Drive Belt ........................................................................................................................77
8.3.1 Removing Conditioner Drive Belt................................................................................................77
8.3.2 Installing Conditioner Drive Belt..................................................................................................78
8.4 Discharge Shield (No Conditioner) ......................................................................................................80
8.4.1 Removing Shield (No Conditioner)..............................................................................................80
8.4.2 Installing Shield (No Conditioner) ...............................................................................................81
Chapter 9: Reference ........................................................................................................................... 83
9.1 Opening Driveshields .........................................................................................................................83
9.2 Closing Driveshields...........................................................................................................................85
9.3 Cutterbar Doors .................................................................................................................................86
9.3.1 Opening Cutterbar Doors...........................................................................................................87
9.3.2 Closing Cutterbar Doors ............................................................................................................87
9.4 Torque Specifications .........................................................................................................................88
9.4.1 Metric Bolt Specifications...........................................................................................................88
9.4.2 Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum ..................................................................91
9.4.3 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) ...................................................................... 92
9.4.4 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable)...............................................................94
9.4.5 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings ...............................................................................95
9.4.6 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings .....................................................................................................96
9.5 Conversion Chart...............................................................................................................................97
9.6 Definitions .........................................................................................................................................98
Predelivery Checklist.........................................................................................................................100
Recommended Lubricants .................................................................................. Inside Back Cover
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1 Unloading the Header
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in
unloading area.
CAUTION
Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below. Using inadequate
equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping, or machine damage.
Table 1.1 Lifting Vehicle
Minimum Capacity13630 kg (8000 lb.)
Minimum Fork Length 198 cm (78 in.)
IMPORTANT:
Forklifts are normally rated for a load located 610 mm (24 in.) ahead of back end of the forks. To obtain the forklift
capacity at 1220 mm (48 in.), check with your forklift distributor.
Figure 1.1: Lifting Header off Trailer
1. Remove hauler’s tie-down straps and chains.
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving away from load.
Stand clear when lifting.
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage the hydraulic hoses hanging below the
header.
2. Approach header from its underside and slide forks in
under the lifting framework as far as possible.
IMPORTANT:
If load is two-units wide, take care to avoid contacting the
other machine.
3. Raise header off the deck.
1. At 1220 mm (48 in.) from back end of forks.

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Figure 1.2: Moving Header with Forklift
4. Back up until the unit clears trailer, and slowly lower to
150 mm (6 in.) from the ground.
5. Take to storage or setup area.
6. Set machine down on secure, level ground.
7. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
UNLOADING THE HEADER

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2 Assembling the Header
Follow each procedure in this chapter in order.
2.1 Removing Lower Shipping Support
Figure 2.1: Shipping Support
1. Support the wood brace (B) before cutting the three
shipping straps (A).
Figure 2.2: Shipping Support
2. Remove four bolts (A) on both vertical supports (B).
3. Remove both vertical supports (B).

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NOTE:
Figure 2.3: Skid Shoe (Left Side Shown)
5. Remove bolt (A) at skid shoe (B). Retain bolt for
reinstallation.
Figure 2.4: Supported Skid Shoe
(Left Side Shown)
6. Lift skid shoe (B) and support it with wire (A). Repeat at
opposite skid shoe.
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER

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Figure 2.5: Base Shipping Support
(Right Side Shown)
7. Remove the three bolts (A) per side on the base
support (B). Repeat at opposite end of the base
support.
Figure 2.6: Base Shipping Support
8. Remove the base support (A).
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER

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Figure 2.7: Skid Shoe Supported (Left Side
Shown)
9. Remove the wire (A) that is holding skid shoe (B).
Figure 2.8: Skid Shoe (Left Side Shown)
10. Tilt skid shoe (B) inward, and align link (A) with
mounting hole in skid shoe.
11. Install bolt (C), washer, and nut.
12. Push the skid shoe towards the header, and tighten nut.
13. Repeat previous four steps for opposite side.
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER

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2.2 Lowering the Header
Figure 2.9: Spreader Bar Attached to Header
1. Attach spreader bar (A) to forks.
IMPORTANT:
Length of spreader bar must be approximately
4600 mm (180 in.).
CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast as the
header is lowered to the ground.
Table 2.1 Lifting Vehicle
Chain Type Overhead lifting quality (1/2 in.)
Minimum Working Load 2270 kg (5000 lb.)
2. Drive lifting vehicle to approach rotary disc header from its underside.
3. Attach chains to hooks (B) on either side of rotary disc header.
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering the rotary disc header
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT lift at hooks when unloading from trailer. This procedure is only for laying the machine over into working
position.
IMPORTANT:
Chain length must be sufficient to provide a minimum 1219 mm (48 in.) (C) between spreader bar and header.
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER

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4. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.
Figure 2.10: Lowering Header to the Ground
5. Back up SLOWLY, while simultaneously lowering rotary
disc header until cutterbar rests on ground.
6. Remove chains from rotary disc header.
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER

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2.3 Removing Shipping Stands
NOTE:
This procedure must be completed on both sides of the header.
Figure 2.11: Shipping Stands (Right Side Shown
– Left Side Opposite)
1. Remove bolts (A).
2. Remove bolt (B).
Figure 2.12: Shipping Stands (Right Side
Shown – Left Side Opposite)
3. Cut any shipping wire from the legs of the header.
4. Remove hair pin (A) from clevis pin (B).
5. Hold shipping stand (C) and remove clevis pin (B).
6. Remove stand (C) and discard. Reinsert pin (B) in
header lifting arm and secure with hair pin (A).
Figure 2.13: Shipping Hook
7. Remove hooks (A) at front corners and
reinstall hardware.
NOTE:
If tall crop divider option will be installed, do not reinstall
hardware.
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER

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2.4 Unpacking Hoses for M1170 Windrower
Figure 2.14: Unpacking Hoses (Not All Hoses
Shown)
1. Remove shipping wire/banding and packing (A) around
hydraulic hoses.
2. Remove bolt (C) from support (B) and discard bolt.
3. Remove hose support (B) from the frame.
Figure 2.15: Hoses and Baffle
4. Lay the hose and electrical bundle (A) on the ground
between the two header supports.
5. Remove shipping wire securing baffle (B) and leave in
lowered position.
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER

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2.5 Installing Hose Support for M155E4
Figure 2.16: Hose Support
1. Remove bolt (A).
2. Loosen bolt (B) and rotate hose support (C) to upright
position.
Figure 2.17: Hose Support
3. Install bolt (A). Tighten both bolts.
4. Remove shipping material from hose (B), and route
hose through hose support (C). Lay hose on header.
ASSEMBLING THE HEADER

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3 Attaching Header to Windrower
3.1 Attaching R1 Series Self-Propelled Header to M1 Series
Windrower
The windrower hydraulic center-link may be equipped with a self-aligning option that allows the Operator to control
the vertical position of the center-link from the cab.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
Figure 3.1: Hydraulic Center-Link
1. Hydraulic center-link without self-alignment:
Relocate pin (A) in frame linkage as required to raise
the center-link (B) until the hook is above the
attachment pin on the header.
IMPORTANT:
If the center-link is too low, it may contact the header as the
windrower approaches the header for hookup.
Figure 3.2: Header Support
2. Remove hairpin (A) from clevis pin (B), and remove pin
from header support (C) on both sides of header.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
3. Start windrower engine.

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Figure 3.3: Header Float Spring
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the header lift linkages when
lowering header lift legs without a header or weight box
attached to the windrower, ensure the float springs
tension is fully released.
Figure 3.4: HPT Display
NOTE:
If not prompted by the Harvest Performance Tracker
(HPT) display to remove header float, remove header
float manually by doing the following:
4. Press rotary scroll knob (A) on the HPT display to
highlight QuickMenu options.
5. Rotate scroll knob (A) to highlight the HEADER FLOAT
symbol (B), and press scroll knob to select. Screen
changes.
Figure 3.5: HPT Display
6. Press soft key 3 (A) to remove the header float.
NOTE:
If the header float is active, the icon at soft key 3 will display
REMOVE FLOAT; if header float has been removed, the icon
will display RESUME FLOAT.
ATTACHING HEADER TO WINDROWER