MacDon R85 User manual

The harvesting specialists.
R85
Rotary Disc 16-Foot Self-Propelled
Windrower Header
Operator’s Manual
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Original Instruction

Rotary Disc 16-Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header
Published: September, 2014

Introduction
This manual describes operating and maintenance procedures for the MacDon R85 16-Foot Rotary Disc
Self-Propelled Windrower Header.
Your new 16-foot rotary header can be attached to MacDon M200 and M205 Self-propelled Windrowers and is
designed to cut, condition, and lay in windrows a wide variety of grasses and hay crops.
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 given in this
manual, your header will work well for many years.
A parts catalog is also supplied with your new header. If you require more detailed service information, contact your
MacDon Dealer.
Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to specific areas. 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.
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).
Store the operator’s manual and the parts catalog in the
plastic manual case (A) at the header right-hand side.
Figure 1: Manual Storage Case
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Serial Number(s)
Record the serial number of the header in the
space provided.
Header Serial No: ____________
Serial Number Plate (A) is located on the top surface at the
right hand end of the header.
Figure 2: Serial Number Location
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List of Revisions
At MacDon, we’re continuously making improvements: occasionally these improvements impact product
documentation. The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document.
Summary of Change Location
Added a note about keep MacDon publications
up-to-date
Added new image showing the instruction manual
storage case
Introduction, page i
Replaced the gauge roller image 6.7.1 Adjusting Gauge Roller Height , page 78
Updated the procedure for inspecting the cutterblades Inspecting Cutter Blade Hardware, page 136
Modified images to update the header drive speed
sensor wire routing
Adjusting the Header Drive Speed Sensor, page 152
Updated the instruction and images to improve clarity Removing the Hydraulic Motor, page 158
Updated the instruction and images to improve clarity Installing the Hydraulic Motor, page 159
Updated the cutterbar tool kit image 9.1.2 Cutterbar Repair Tool Kit, page 169
Added figure titles to all illustrations Throughout
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