MacDon R216 Parts list manual

R216 Rotary Disc Header Quick Card
Windrow Forming Guidelines
Windrow Width Rear
Baffle
Posion Forming Shield
3–5 . (0.9–1.5 m) Up Does all windrow formaon. Adjust sides to desired width
5–7 . (1.5–2.1 m) Mid Paral windrow formaon. Adjust sides and baffle
7–8 . (2.1–2.4 m) Down Not in use
DWA 2nd notch
from top Set at highest seng which does not interfere with DWA
Standard Header Sengs
Disc speed 2100 rpm
Header height 0–1
Header lt
3–4
Adjust to change cut height, use
skid shoes for high cut heights.
Ground speed Adjust unl condioning
performance is affected.
Use this card as a guide only. Refer to your operator’s manual for detailed sengs and adjustment procedures.
Adjusng the Windrow
Rear Baffle Posion (Manual) Rear Baffle Posion (Electronic) –Oponal
Controls windrow height/width. Directs crop flow that affects width.
1. Remove lynch pin (B).
2. Pull lever (A) inboard to disengage bracket (C):
•Move lever forward (raise baffle) for narrow swath.
•Move lever backward (lower baffle) for wide swath.
3. Release lever so tab engages the notch in bracket (C).
4. Secure lever with lynch pin (A).
The posion of the rear baffle can be adjusted from inside the cab.
1. To adjust the baffle up and down, press F5 (A) and F6 (B) keys
respecvely.
2. A pop up will appear on the HPT display for 3 seconds indicang the
baffle posion from 0–10.
Baffle Deflector Fins Forming Shield
Control material distribuon across windrow.
1. Remove fins from storage posion (on top of baffle).
2. Posion deflector fin (A) under baffle.
3. Secure with exisng bolt and nut (B) (bolt head facing down).
4. Adjust to approximately 60° angle inward.
5. Torque nut to 69 Nm (51 lbf·). Repeat on the other side.
NOTE: In large stemmed crops or while using the DWA, remove
the fins and aach them to the top of the baffle for storage.
Controls windrow width and placement.
1. Adjust forming shield using handle (B) under the windrower.
2. To ensure windrow is centered, adjust both side deflectors (A) to the
same posion.

R216 Rotary Disc Header – MD #215029 Revision A
Supplement to R216 Rotary Disc Header Operator’s Manual
Subject to change without noce
Adjusng the Condioner Rolls
Roll Gap Roll Tension
Increase condioning:
1. Loosen jam nut (A) on both sides of the condioner.
2. Turn lower nut (B) counterclockwise to decrease roll gap (C).
3. Tighten jam nut (A) on both sides of the condioner.
Decrease condioning:
1. Loosen jam nut (A) on both sides of the condioner.
2. Turn lower nut (B) clockwise to increase roll gap (C).
3. Tighten jam nut (A) on both sides of the condioner.
IMPORTANT: Ensure nuts are adjusted equally on both sides of the disc
header to achieve consistent gap across the rolls.
Decrease tension (light crops):
1. Loosen jam nut (A) on both sides of the condioner.
2. Turn bolt (B) counterclockwise to increase exposed thread (C)
equally on both sides of the condioner.
3. Tighten jam nut (A) on both sides of the condioner.
Increase tension (heavy or tough crops):
1. Loosen jam nut (A) on both sides of the condioner.
2. Turn bolt (B) clockwise to decrease exposed thread (C) equally on
both sides of the condioner.
3. Tighten jam nut (A) on both sides of the condioner.
Seng the Float
1. Lower header unl cuerbar is on the ground.
2. Adjust header lt to desired working angle.
3. Press rotary scroll knob (A) on the HPT to display the QuickMenu
system.
4. Rotate scroll knob (A) to highlight header float icon (B), and press
scroll knob to select.
5. Turn scroll knob (A) to highlight lefloat (B) or right float (C).
6. Press knob (A) to acvate the selecon.
7. Rotate the scroll knob to adjust the float seng. Set float as light as
possible without excessive bouncing. Recommended starng seng
at 43–47 kg (95–105 lb.).
NOTE: Adjust the float in small increments.
8. Press the scroll knob when finished making adjustments.
Adjusng Cung Height
Header Angle Skid Shoes
Shallow Angle Steep Angle Intermediate Posion Lower Posion
Use a shallow angle when the
ground is rocky, ridged, and loose
or uneven.
Use a steep angle when the ground
is firm, level, or smooth.
Use the upper posion when the
ground is smooth, or to produce a
short stubble.
Use the lower posion when the
ground is uneven, or to produce a
high stubble.