MacDon R85 User manual

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R85
16-Foot Rotary Disc Pull-Type Mower
Conditioner
Operator’s Manual
169456_SUPPLEMENT Revision D
Original Instruction

Purpose of Supplement
After your operator’s manual was printed, a decal was added to the R85 mower conditioner hitch to alert the Operator
that the transport lock pin must be in place before transport.
Replace the following pages of the R85 Operator’s Manual, MD #169456 Revision D, with the pages provided in this
supplement:
• Safety Decal Location - pages 9–12
• Understanding Safety Signs - pages 13–19
• Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport - pages 74–75

1Safety
1.1 Safety Decal Locations
Figure 1.1
A - MD #194466 (2 Places) B - MD #194463 (2 Places) C - MD #194465 (2 Places) D - MD #166466
E - MD #113482 F - MD #184385 G - MD #184371
Figure 1.2: Safety Decals
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Figure 1.3
A - MD #194521 B - MD #184385 C - MD #113482
D - MD #174436 E - MD #194462 (Both Sides)
Figure 1.4: Safety Decals
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Figure 1.5
A - MD #194464 B - MD #113482 C - MD #174436
Figure 1.6: Safety Decals
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Figure 1.7
A - MD #171281 (Both Sides)
Figure 1.8
A - MD #171286 B - MD #171298
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1.2 Understanding Safety Signs
MD #113482
General hazard pertaining to machine operation
and servicing
CAUTION
To avoid injury or death from improper or unsafe
machine operation:
• Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one
from your Dealer.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate the machine.
• Review safety instructions with all Operators every year.
• Ensure that all safety signs are installed and legible.
• Make certain everyone is clear of machine before
starting engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off the machine.
• Keep all shields in place, and stay clear of moving parts.
• Disengage header drive, put transmission in Neutral,
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
operator’s position.
• Shut down the engine and remove the key from ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
unplugging machine.
• Engage safety props to prevent lowering of header or
reel before servicing in the raised position (refer to the
header operator’s manual).
• Use slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights when operating on roadways unless prohibited
by law.
Figure 1.9: MD #113482
MD #166466
High pressure oil hazard
WARNING
• Do not go nearleaks.
•Highpress
ure oil easily punctures skin causing serious
injury, gangrene, or death.
• If injured, seek emergency medical help. Immediate
surgery is required to remove oil.
• Do not use finger or skin to check for leaks.
• Lower load or relieve hydraulic pressure before
looseningfittings. Figure 1.10: MD #166466
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MD #171281
Hot fluid under pressure
CAUTION
• Coolant is under pressure and may be hot. Never
remove radiator cap when engine is hot.
Figure 1.11: MD #171281
MD #171286
Lock pull-type hydraulic for transport
WARNING
• Charge cylinder with oil before towing.
• Rotate valve handle to lock in transport position.
• Maximum towing speed 20 mph (32 km/h).
• Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 1.12: MD #171286
MD #171298
PT transport lock pin
WARNING
• Transport lock pin must be in place before transport.
• Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 1.13: MD #171298
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MD #174432
Reel hazard
WARNING
• To avoid injury from fall of raised reel; fully raise
reel, stop the engine, remove the key, and engage
mechanical lock on each reel support arm before
working on or under reel.
• Refer to operator’s manual.
Figure 1.14: MD #174432
MD #174434
Header hazard
DANGER
• Rest header on ground or engage mechanical locks
before going under unit.
Figure 1.15: MD #174434
MD #174436
High pressure oil hazard
WARNING
•Donotg
o near leaks
•Highp
ressure oil easily punctures skin causing serious
injury, gangrene, or death.
•Ifinj
ured, seek emergency medical help. Immediate
surgery is required to remove oil.
•Dono
tusefinger or skin to check for leaks.
• Lower load or relieve hydraulic pressure before
loosening fittings. Figure 1.16: MD #174436
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MD #184371
Open drive hazard
WARNING
• Guard missing. Do not operate.
• Keep all shields in place.
Figure 1.17: MD #184371
MD #184372
General hazard pertaining to machine operation
and servicing
CAUTION
To avoid injury or death from improper or unsafe
machine operation:
• Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one
from your Dealer.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate the machine.
• Review safety instructions with all Operators annually.
• Ensure that all safety signs are installed and legible.
• Make certain everyone is clear of machine before
starting engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off the machine.
• Keep all shields in place and stay clear of moving parts.
• Disengage header drive, put transmission in Neutral,
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
operator’s position.
• Shut off the engine and remove the key from ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
unplugging machine.
• Engage safety props to prevent lowering of raised unit
before servicing in the raised position.
• Use slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights when operating on roadways unless prohibited
by law.
Figure 1.18: MD #184372
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MD #184385
Pinch hazard
WARNING
• Keep away.
• Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 1.19: MD #184385
MD #184386
Pinch hazard
WARNING
• Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 1.20: MD #184386
MD #184422
Keep shields in place hazard
WARNING
• Do not place foot.
•Toavo
id injury, stop the engine and remove the key
before opening power drive system shield.
• Keep all shields in place.
Figure 1.21: MD #184422
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MD #190546
Slippery surface
WARNING
• Do not use this area as a step or platform.
• Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
Figure 1.22: MD #190546
MD #194462
Header crushing hazard
WARNING
• Install lock before going under unit.
Figure 1.23: MD #194462
MD #194463
Rotating blades
WARNING
•Diseng
age PTO, shut off the engine, and remove the
key before opening covers.
•Liste
n and look for evidence of rotation before
lifting cover.
• Rotating cutters may continue to rotate after power is
shut off.
Figure 1.24: MD #194463
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MD #194464
Shut down for service
WARNING
• Remove key from ignition.
• Read tractor and mower manufacturer’s manuals for
inspection and maintenance instructions.
• Read the windrower and header manuals for inspection
and maintenance instructions.
Figure 1.25: MD #194464
MD #194465
Rotating cutters
WARNING
•Standclear.
• Shut down the windrower and remove the key.
• Disengage PTO and shut off tractor.
• Listen and look for evidence of rotation before
lifting cover.
• Rotating cutters may continue to rotate after power is
shut off.
• Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death. Figure 1.26: MD #194465
MD #194466
Rotating parts under hood
WARNING
•Standclear.
• Crop materials exiting at high speed.
• Stop machine, look, listen, and wait for all movement to
stop before approaching.
• Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 1.27: MD #194466
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MD #194521
Auger entanglement hazard
CAUTION
• To avoid injury from entanglement with rotating auger,
stand clear of header while machine is running.
General hazard pertaining to machine operation
and servicing
CAUTION
• Read the operator’s manual and follow safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one
from your Dealer.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate the machine.
• Review safety instructions with all Operators every year.
• Ensure that all safety signs are installed and legible.
• Make certain everyone is clear of machine before
starting engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off the machine.
• Keep all shields in place and stay clear of moving parts.
• Disengage header drive, put transmission in Neutral,
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
operator’s position.
• Stop the engine and remove the key from ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
unplugging machine.
• Engage locks to prevent lowering of header or reel
before servicing in the raised position.
• Use slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights when operating on roadways unless prohibited
by law.
Figure 1.28: MD #194521
MD #247166
Moving implement hazard
WARNING
• To avoid injury, do not mount or ride machine while the
machine is inmotion.
Figure 1.29: MD #247166
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MD #247167
Rotating blades
WARNING
• Disengage power take-off, shut off tractor, and remove
key before opening covers.
• Listen and look for evidence of rotation before
lifting cover.
• Rotating cutters may continue to rotate after power is
shut off due to inertia.
Figure 1.30: MD #247167
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2 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport
Charge the steering circuit as follows:
1. Connect the two hitch-steering cylinder hoses to a
tractor hydraulic circuit.
2. Steer the mower conditioner completely to the left, then
right. Repeat three or four times.
3. Steer the mower conditioner so that it is centered
behind the towing vehicle.
4. Close the steering lock-out valve (A) on the hitch.
Figure 2.1: Steering Lock-Out Valve
5. Raise the mower conditioner fully and engage both lift
cylinder lock-out valves (A).
Figure 2.2: Lift Cylinder Lock-Out Valve
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WARNING
• Do NOT tow unless the steering cylinder is fully
charged. If steering cylinder is not fully charged,
loss of control can result in injury or death.
• Do NOT tow without the transport lock in place..
6. Install the transport lock pin as follows.
Figure 2.3: Transport Safety Decals
7. Remove transport lock pin from storage at the aft end
of the hitch.
Figure 2.4: Transport Lock Pin
8. Line up holes in hitch and frame and install transport
lock pin(A).
9. Securewithlynchpin(B).
Figure 2.5: Transport Lock Pin
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10. Check that jack (A) is properly attached in storage
position on hitch and secured with pin (B).
11. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
12. Keep slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign, reflectors, and
lights clean and visible at rear of mower conditioner.
Figure 2.6: Hitch Jack
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