MacDon R113 User manual

R113
Rotary Disc Header
Unloading and Assembly Instructions
262300 Revision A
Original Instruction
The Harvesting Specialists.

R113 Rotary Disc Header
1021763
Published August 2023.
© 2023 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.

Introduction
This instruction describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon R113 Rotary Disc Header.
To ensure your customers receive all of the performance and safety benefits from this product, carefully follow the
unloading 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.
If the shipment is damaged or is missing parts, contact [email protected].
Conventions
The following conventions are followed in this document:
•Right and left are determined from the operator’s position, facing the direction of travel.
•Unless otherwise noted, use the standard torque values provided in this manual.
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).
If the shipment is damaged or is missing parts, contact [email protected].
This instruction is available in English only.
262300 iRevision A

Summary of Changes
At MacDon, we’re continuously making improvements, and occasionally these improvements affect product
documentation. 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 discontinued R116 Rotary Disc Header content. ECN 63134
Introduction, page i Added contact information for damaged or missing parts in the
shipment.
Tech Pubs
1.1 Safety Alert Symbols, page 1 Added topic. Tech Pubs
1.4 Hydraulic Safety, page 5 Added topic. Tech Pubs
3.4 Installing Hydraulic Header
Drive, page 18
Added the hydraulic drive kit for M205 Windrowers and included
M2 Series Windrowers.
Tech Pubs
4 Changing Conditioner, page 21 Added links to skip some sections if not needed. Tech Pubs
4.1 Removing Conditioner, page
21
Included M2 Series and M205 Windrowers. Tech Pubs
Added steps for removing the conditioner drive belt. Tech Pubs
4.2 Installing Conditioner, page
26
Included M2 Series and M205 Windrowers. Tech Pubs
Added steps for installing the conditioner drive belt. Tech Pubs
5.1 Attaching Header to M2
Series Windrower, page 35
Added topic. Tech Pubs
5.2 Attaching Header to M1
Series Windrower, page 43
Added a note. Tech Pubs
6.1 Connecting Header Hydraulic
and Electrical Systems –M2170
Windrower, page 63
Added topic. Tech Pubs
6 Attaching Hydraulic and
Electrical Components, page 63
Added a footnote. Tech Pubs
6.2 Connecting Header Hydraulic
and Electrical Systems –M2260
Windrower, page 67
Added topic. Tech Pubs
6.2.1 Auger/Rotary Disc/Draper-
Ready Configuration –Quick
Coupler Connections, page 68
Added topic. Tech Pubs
6.2.2 Rotary Disc-Only
Configuration –Hard-Plumbed
Fittings, page 71
Added topic. Tech Pubs
6.2.3 Rotary Disc-Only
Configuration –Quick Coupler
Connections, page 73
Added topic. Tech Pubs
6.2.4 Calibrating M2 Series
Windrower and Header on
HarvestTouch™Display, page 76
Added topic. Tech Pubs
Calibrating Knife Drive on
HarvestTouch™Display, page 76
Added topic. Tech Pubs
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Section Summary of Change
Internal Use
Only
Calibrating Header Position
Sensors on HarvestTouch™
Display, page 80
Added topic. Tech Pubs
10.3.2 Setting Float –M2 Series
Windrowers, page 114
Added topic. Tech Pubs
10.4 Checking Float –M Series
Windrower, page 116
Changed to M Series Windrower to include M205 Windrower. Tech Pubs
10.15 Checking Disc Timing Tool
and Spindle Nut Wrench, page
133
Added topic. ECN 63134
10.16 Running up Header, page
134
Removed a step. Tech Pubs
Predelivery Checklist, page 152 Added checks for timing tool and spindle nut wrench. ECN 63134
Recommended Lubricants,
page
Added topic. Tech Pubs
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262300 vRevision A
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................i
Summary of Changes....................................................................................................................................ii
Chapter 1: Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Safety Alert Symbols ...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Signal Words .........................................................................................................................................2
1.3 General Safety .......................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Hydraulic Safety .....................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Welding Precaution ................................................................................................................................6
1.6 Safety Signs ...........................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Unloading Header..................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3: Assembling Header................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Removing Lower Shipping Support .......................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Lowering Header .................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3 Removing Shipping Stands ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.4 Installing Hydraulic Header Drive............................................................................................................. 18
3.5 Assembling Hazard Lights....................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4: Changing Conditioner............................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Removing Conditioner........................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Installing Conditioner ............................................................................................................................ 26
4.2.1 Installing Conditioner Drive............................................................................................................ 31
4.3 Discharge Shield –No Conditioner........................................................................................................... 33
4.3.1 Removing Discharge Shield –No Conditioner .................................................................................... 33
4.3.2 Installing Discharge Shield –No Conditioner ..................................................................................... 34
Chapter 5: Attaching Rotary Disc Header to Windrower ....................................................................... 35
5.1 Attaching Header to M2 Series Windrower ............................................................................................... 35
5.2 Attaching Header to M1 Series Windrower ............................................................................................... 43
5.3 Attaching Header to M155, M155E4, or M205 Windrower –Hydraulic Center-Link with Self-Alignment............... 50
5.4 Attaching Header –Hydraulic Center-Link without Self-Alignment................................................................. 56
Chapter 6: Attaching Hydraulic and Electrical Components................................................................... 63
6.1 Connecting Header Hydraulic and Electrical Systems –M2170 Windrower...................................................... 63
6.2 Connecting Header Hydraulic and Electrical Systems –M2260 Windrower...................................................... 67
6.2.1 Auger/Rotary Disc/Draper-Ready Configuration –Quick Coupler Connections......................................... 68
6.2.2 Rotary Disc-Only Configuration –Hard-Plumbed Fittings ..................................................................... 71
6.2.3 Rotary Disc-Only Configuration –Quick Coupler Connections............................................................... 73
6.2.4 Calibrating M2 Series Windrower and Header on HarvestTouch™Display ............................................... 76
Calibrating Knife Drive on HarvestTouch™Display ............................................................................. 76
Calibrating Header Position Sensors on HarvestTouch™Display ........................................................... 80
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6.3 Connecting Header Hydraulic and Electrical Systems –M1240 Windrower...................................................... 83
6.4 Connecting Header Hydraulic and Electrical Systems –M1170 Windrower...................................................... 89
6.4.1 Calibrating M1 Series Windrower Knife Drive and Header on Harvest Performance Tracker Display............ 92
6.5 Connecting Header Hydraulic and Electrical Systems –M155 or M155E4 Windrowers ...................................... 94
6.6 Connecting Header Hydraulic and Electrical Systems –M205 Windrower ..................................................... 101
Chapter 7: Unpacking Curtains .............................................................................................................. 103
Chapter 8: Installing Options.................................................................................................................. 105
8.1 Installing Tall Crop Dividers .................................................................................................................. 105
Chapter 9: Lubricating Rotary Disc Header ........................................................................................... 107
9.1 Lubrication Locations .......................................................................................................................... 108
Chapter 10: Performing Predelivery Checks.......................................................................................... 109
10.1 Checking Conditioner Drive Belt .......................................................................................................... 109
10.1.1 Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt ................................................................................................. 110
10.2 Checking Skid Shoes .......................................................................................................................... 111
10.3 Checking Float –M1 and M2 Series Windrowers .................................................................................... 112
10.3.1 Setting Float –M1 Series Windrowers.......................................................................................... 113
10.3.2 Setting Float –M2 Series Windrowers.......................................................................................... 114
10.4 Checking Float –M Series Windrower .................................................................................................. 116
10.4.1 Adjusting Float Using Drawbolts –M Series Windrowers ................................................................. 117
10.5 Checking Roll Timing ......................................................................................................................... 118
10.5.1 Adjusting Roll Timing ................................................................................................................ 118
10.6 Checking and Adding Lubricant –Conditioner Roll Timing Gearbox ............................................................ 121
10.7 Checking Header Drive Gearbox Lubricant............................................................................................. 123
10.8 Checking and Adding Lubricant –Cutterbar ........................................................................................... 124
10.9 Checking Roll Gap ............................................................................................................................. 126
10.9.1 Adjusting Roll Gap –Steel Rolls................................................................................................... 126
10.9.2 Adjusting Roll Gap –Polyurethane Rolls ....................................................................................... 127
10.10 Checking Roll Tension ...................................................................................................................... 128
10.10.1 Adjusting Roll Tension ............................................................................................................. 128
10.11 Adjusting Conditioner Baffle Position.................................................................................................. 129
10.12 Checking and Adjusting Forming Shield Deflector Position...................................................................... 130
10.13 Checking Lights............................................................................................................................... 131
10.14 Checking Manuals ........................................................................................................................... 132
10.15 Checking Disc Timing Tool and Spindle Nut Wrench .............................................................................. 133
10.16 Running up Header.......................................................................................................................... 134
Chapter 11: Reference............................................................................................................................ 135
11.1 Opening Driveshields......................................................................................................................... 135
11.2 Closing Driveshields........................................................................................................................... 137
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11.3 Cutterbar Doors................................................................................................................................ 138
11.3.1 Opening Cutterbar Doors........................................................................................................... 138
11.3.2 Opening Cutterbar Doors –Export............................................................................................... 139
11.3.3 Closing Cutterbar Doors............................................................................................................. 140
11.4 Torque Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 141
11.4.1 Metric Bolt Specifications .......................................................................................................... 141
11.4.2 Metric Bolt Specifications –Cast Aluminum .................................................................................. 143
11.4.3 O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings –Adjustable................................................................................... 144
11.4.4 O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings –Non-Adjustable ............................................................................ 145
11.4.5 O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings .............................................................................................. 146
11.4.6 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings ...................................................................................................... 147
11.5 Conversion Chart .............................................................................................................................. 149
11.6 Definitions....................................................................................................................................... 150
Predelivery Checklist .............................................................................................................................. 152
Recommended Lubricants...................................................................................................................... 155
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