MacDon M105 User manual

M105
Self-Propelled Windrowe
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MD #169552 Rev.
C
$25

This Manual contains instructions for “SAFETY”, “OPERATION”, and “MAINTENANCE/SERVICE” for your new MacDon
Model M105 Self-Propelled Windrower.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and
other reproductive harm.

169552 / 169554 / 169555 1Revision C
1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information on the Model M105 Self-Propelled Windrower that is designed to cut and lay in
windrows, a wide variety of grain, hay, and specialty crops. Windrowing allows starting the harvest earlier,
protects the crop from wind damage, and gives you more flexibility in scheduling combine time.
The power unit (referred to in this manual as the windrower), when coupled with one of the specially designed
auger or draper headers, provides a package that incorporates many features and improvements in design.
This manual must be used in conjunction with your header operator’s manual.
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 M105 Self-Propelled Windrower will work well for many years.
If you require more detailed service information, check with 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. A manual storage
case is provided in the cab.
Contact your Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of this manual.
Published: September, 2012

169552 / 169554 / 169555 2Revision C
2 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
Record the model number, serial number, and model year of the windrower and engine on the lines below:
WINDROWER SERIAL NO._________________YEAR______
Serial Number Plate is located on the left side of the main
frame near the walking beam.
ENGINE SERIAL NO._____________________YEAR_______
Serial Number Plate is located on top of the engine cylinder
head cover.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section/Title Page
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1INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................1
2MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER...........................................................................................................2
3SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................7
3.1SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL............................................................................................................7
3.2SIGNAL WORDS...........................................................................................................................7
3.3SAFETY SIGNS.............................................................................................................................7
3.3.1Safety Sign Installation .............................................................................................................................7
3.3.2Safety Sign Locations...............................................................................................................................7
3.3.3Safety Sign Interpretations......................................................................................................................12
3.4GENERAL SAFETY.....................................................................................................................18
4DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................................20
4.1DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................................20
4.2SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................21
4.3WINDROWER DIMENSIONS......................................................................................................23
4.4COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION................................................................................................25
5OPERATOR’S STATION.....................................................................................................................26
5.1OPERATOR CONSOLE..............................................................................................................26
5.2SEAT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................................26
5.3TRAINING SEAT (Optional) ........................................................................................................27
5.4SEAT BELTS...............................................................................................................................27
5.5STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................27
5.6OPERATOR PRESENCE............................................................................................................28
5.6.1Header Drive...........................................................................................................................................28
5.6.2Transmission ..........................................................................................................................................28
5.6.3Engine.....................................................................................................................................................28
5.7LIGHTS........................................................................................................................................29
5.7.1Field Lighting ..........................................................................................................................................29
5.7.2Road Lighting..........................................................................................................................................30
5.7.3Beacon Lighting: Export (N.A. Optional)................................................................................................30
5.8WINDSHIELD WIPER .................................................................................................................31
5.9REAR VIEW MIRRORS...............................................................................................................31
5.10CAB TEMPERATURE.................................................................................................................32
5.10.1Controls ..................................................................................................................................................32
5.10.2Air Distribution.........................................................................................................................................32
5.10.3Heater Shut-Off Valve.............................................................................................................................32
5.10.4A/C Compressor Protection ....................................................................................................................33
5.11INTERIOR LIGHTS......................................................................................................................33
5.12OPERATOR AMENITIES............................................................................................................33
5.13RADIOS.......................................................................................................................................34
5.13.1AM/FM Radio..........................................................................................................................................34
5.13.2Antenna Mounting...................................................................................................................................34
5.14HORN ..........................................................................................................................................34
5.15ENGINE CONTROLS..................................................................................................................35
5.16WINDROWER CONTROLS ........................................................................................................35
5.17HEADER CONTROLS.................................................................................................................36
5.17.1Header Drive Switch...............................................................................................................................36
5.17.2Deck Shift - Draper Header Option.........................................................................................................36
5.17.3Ground Speed Lever (GSL) Header Switches........................................................................................36

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5.18CAB DISPLAY MODULE (CDM).................................................................................................38
5.18.1Engine and Windrower Functions .......................................................................................................... 38
5.18.2Header Functions................................................................................................................................... 38
5.18.3Operating Screens................................................................................................................................. 39
5.18.4Cab Display Module (CDM) Programming............................................................................................. 47
5.18.5Engine Error Codes................................................................................................................................ 53
5.18.6Cab Display Module (CDM) and Windrower Control Module (WCM) Fault Codes................................. 53
6OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................54
6.1OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES................................................................................54
6.2SYMBOL DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................54
6.2.1Engine Functions ................................................................................................................................... 54
6.2.2Windrower Operating Symbols............................................................................................................... 55
6.2.3Header Functions................................................................................................................................... 55
6.3WINDROWER OPERATION.......................................................................................................56
6.3.1Operational Safety ................................................................................................................................. 56
6.3.2Break-In Period...................................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.3Daily Check............................................................................................................................................ 57
6.3.4Engine Operation................................................................................................................................... 58
6.3.5Driving The Windrower........................................................................................................................... 62
6.3.6Adjustable Caster Tread Width .............................................................................................................. 66
6.3.7Transporting........................................................................................................................................... 68
6.3.8Towing the Windrower ........................................................................................................................... 77
6.3.9Storage................................................................................................................................................... 78
6.4HEADER OPERATION................................................................................................................79
6.4.1Header Lift Cylinder Stops ..................................................................................................................... 79
6.4.2Header Flotation..................................................................................................................................... 80
6.4.3Levelling................................................................................................................................................. 82
6.4.4Header Drive.......................................................................................................................................... 83
6.4.5Header Angle......................................................................................................................................... 83
6.4.6Cutting Height ........................................................................................................................................ 85
6.4.7Swath Roller Operation.......................................................................................................................... 86
6.5D SERIES HEADER OPERATION..............................................................................................87
6.5.1Configure Hydraulics.............................................................................................................................. 87
6.5.2Attach Header Boots.............................................................................................................................. 87
6.5.3Header Attachment................................................................................................................................ 88
6.5.4Header Position...................................................................................................................................... 91
6.5.5Reel Fore-Aft Position............................................................................................................................ 91
6.5.6Reel Height ............................................................................................................................................ 91
6.5.7Reel Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 92
6.5.8Draper Speed......................................................................................................................................... 94
6.5.9Knife Speed............................................................................................................................................ 96
6.5.10Deck Shift (Optional).............................................................................................................................. 97
6.5.11Header Detachment............................................................................................................................... 98
6.6A SERIES HEADER OPERATION............................................................................................100
6.6.1Header Attachment.............................................................................................................................. 100
6.6.2Auger Speed........................................................................................................................................ 103
6.6.3Reel Speed .......................................................................................................................................... 104
6.6.4Knife Speed.......................................................................................................................................... 105
6.6.5Header Detachment............................................................................................................................. 107
7MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...................................................................................................109
7.1PREPARATION FOR SERVICING............................................................................................109
7.1.1Welding Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 109
7.2RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES............................................................................109

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7.3MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................110
7.3.1Recommended Torques .......................................................................................................................110
7.3.2Recommended Fuel, Fluids And Lubricants.........................................................................................113
7.3.3Conversion Chart..................................................................................................................................114
7.4MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................115
7.4.1Maintenance Schedule / Record...........................................................................................................116
7.4.2Break-In Inspections.............................................................................................................................118
7.4.3Pre-Season/Annual Service..................................................................................................................119
7.4.4End of Season Service .........................................................................................................................120
7.4.5Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................120
7.5ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD............................................................................................123
7.6MAINTENANCE PLATFORM....................................................................................................124
7.6.1Opening/Closing Platform.....................................................................................................................124
7.6.2Opening/Closing Platform for Major Servicing ......................................................................................124
7.7OPERATOR’S STATION...........................................................................................................126
7.7.1Seat Belts .............................................................................................................................................126
7.7.2Safety Systems.....................................................................................................................................126
7.7.3Ground Speed Lever (GSL) Adjustments .............................................................................................127
7.7.4Steering Adjustments............................................................................................................................129
7.7.5Neutral Start Switch..............................................................................................................................130
7.7.6HVAC System.......................................................................................................................................131
7.8ENGINE.....................................................................................................................................134
7.8.1General Engine Inspection....................................................................................................................134
7.8.2Manually Turning Engine......................................................................................................................134
7.8.3Oil Level................................................................................................................................................135
7.8.4Changing Oil and Oil Filter....................................................................................................................136
7.8.5Air Intake System..................................................................................................................................137
7.8.6Fuel System..........................................................................................................................................140
7.8.7Engine Cooling System.........................................................................................................................144
7.8.8Exhaust System....................................................................................................................................147
7.8.9Belts......................................................................................................................................................148
7.8.10Engine Speed .......................................................................................................................................149
7.9COOLING BOX..........................................................................................................................150
7.9.1Cooling Box Screen..............................................................................................................................150
7.9.2Rotor To Screen Clearance..................................................................................................................151
7.9.3Cooling Box Maintenance.....................................................................................................................152
7.10ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.............................................................................................................155
7.10.1Batteries................................................................................................................................................155
7.10.2Headlights.............................................................................................................................................161
7.10.3Field Lights: Forward ...........................................................................................................................162
7.10.4Flood Lights: Forward...........................................................................................................................163
7.10.5Flood Lights: Rear.................................................................................................................................164
7.10.6Swath Lights .........................................................................................................................................165
7.10.7Amber Lights.........................................................................................................................................166
7.10.8Beacons (If Installed)............................................................................................................................166
7.10.9Dome Light ...........................................................................................................................................168
7.10.10Ambient Light........................................................................................................................................168
7.10.11Turn Signal Indicators...........................................................................................................................168
7.10.12Circuit Breakers and Fuses...................................................................................................................169
7.11HYDRAULIC SYSTEM..............................................................................................................172
7.11.1Oil Level................................................................................................................................................172
7.11.2Changing Hydraulic Oil.........................................................................................................................173
7.11.3Changing Hydraulic Oil Filters ..............................................................................................................173
7.11.4Header and Reel Hydraulics.................................................................................................................174

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7.11.5Traction Drive Hydraulics..................................................................................................................... 176
7.11.6Hoses and Lines .................................................................................................................................. 177
7.11.7Hydraulic Oil Cooler ............................................................................................................................. 177
7.12WHEELS AND TIRES ...............................................................................................................178
7.12.1Drive Wheels........................................................................................................................................ 178
7.12.2Caster Wheels...................................................................................................................................... 181
8TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................185
8.1ENGINE.....................................................................................................................................185
8.2ELECTRICAL.............................................................................................................................188
8.3HYDRAULICS............................................................................................................................188
8.4HEADER DRIVE........................................................................................................................189
8.5TRACTION DRIVE ....................................................................................................................189
8.6STEERING AND GROUND SPEED CONTROL.......................................................................191
8.7CAB AIR.....................................................................................................................................191
8.8OPERATOR’S STATION...........................................................................................................193
9OPTIONS / ATTACHMENTS.............................................................................................................194
9.1AM-FM RADIO...........................................................................................................................194
9.2ANTI-SHIMMY KIT FOR CASTERS..........................................................................................194
9.3AUTO-STEER............................................................................................................................194
9.4BOOSTER SPRING KIT............................................................................................................194
9.5ENGINE BLOCK HEATER........................................................................................................194
9.6FAN AIR BAFFLE KIT ...............................................................................................................194
9.7HID AUXILLIARY LIGHTING.....................................................................................................194
9.8HYDRAULIC CENTER-LINK.....................................................................................................194
9.9INTERNAL BOOSTER SPRING KIT.........................................................................................194
9.10KNIFE SPEED, REEL SPEED INDEX, AND TILT SENSOR MODULE ...................................194
9.11LIGHT HEADER FLOTATION KIT ............................................................................................194
9.12REEL DRIVE AND LIFT PLUMBING ........................................................................................194
9.13SWATH ROLLER LIFT/CONTROL ...........................................................................................194
9.14TRAINING SEAT .......................................................................................................................194
9.15TRANSPORT DRAWBAR.........................................................................................................194
9.16WARNING BEACONS...............................................................................................................195
9.17WEIGHT BOX............................................................................................................................195
9.18WINDROWER HYDRAULIC COMPLETION FOR DRAPER HEADER REEL FORE-AFT......195
9.19WINDSHIELD SHADES ............................................................................................................195
CDM/WCM FAULT CODES .......................................................................................................................196
ENGINE ERROR CODES...........................................................................................................................198
INDEX .........................................................................................................................................................205

SAFETY
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3 SAFETY
3.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This safety alert symbol indicates important
safety messages in this manual and on safety
signs on the machine.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Carefully read and follow the safety message
accompanying this symbol.
WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT TO YOU?
ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL.
ACCIDENTS COST.
ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED.
3.2 SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION with safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each
message has been selected using the following
guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. It is also used to alert against
unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It is also used as a reminder
of good safety practices.
3.3 SAFETY SIGNS
3.3.1 Safety Sign Installation
Proceed as follows:
a. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
b. Decide on the exact location before you remove
the decal backing paper.
c. Remove the smaller portion of the split backing
paper.
d. Place the sign in position, and slowly peel back
the remaining paper, smoothing the sign as it is
applied.
e. Small air pockets can be smoothed out or
pricked with a pin.
3.3.2 Safety Sign Locations
The safety signs (decals) appear on the
windrower at the locations approximately as
shown.
Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
Replace safety signs that are missing or
become illegible.
If original parts on which a safety sign was
installed are replaced, be sure the repair
part also bears the current safety sign.
Safety signs are available from your Dealer.

SAFETY
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Safety Sign Locations (cont’d)
A – LH Fan Shroud
MD# 166450 – top part of fan shroud
MD# 166451 – middle part of fan shroud
MD# 166452 – bottom part of fan shroud
B – LH Platform
MD# 166425 – LH of step
MD# 166440 – RH of step
C – LH Frame
MD# 166466
D – Cover at Top of Radiator
MD# 166450 – LH close to exhaust
MD# 166461 – RH close to radiator cap
E – LH Cab Door
MD# 166454
F – LH Lift Linkage
MD# 166438
G – LH Frame below Battery Bracket
MD# 166456 – left hand side
MD# 166455 – right hand side
H – LH Frame behind Battery Bracket
MD# 166233