MacDon M155 User manual

The harvesting specialists.
M155
Self-Propelled Windrower
Operator’s Manual
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2016 Model Year
Original Instruction

This manual contains instructions for SAFETY, OPERATION, and MAINTENANCE/SERVICE for the
MacDon M155 Self-Propelled Windrower. Featuring the Dual Direction®and Ultra Glide®suspension on the M155.
Published June, 2015
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. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead components.
Wash hands after handling.

Declaration of Conformity
Figure 1: Declaration of Conformity (Page 1 of 2)
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Figure 2: Declaration of Conformity (Page 2 of 2)
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Whole Body and Hand-Arm Vibration Levels
The weighted root mean square acceleration, to which the whole body is subjected, ranges from 0.57 to 1.06 m/s2
as measured on a representative machine during typical operations and analyzed in accordance with ISO 5008.
During the same operations, the weighted root means square hand-arm vibration was less than 1.45 m/s2when
analyzed in accordance with ISO 5349. These acceleration values depend on the roughness of the ground, the
speeds at which the windrower is operated, the operator's experience, weight, and driving habits.
Noise Levels
The A-weighted sound pressure levels inside the operator's station ranged from 70.1 to 73.1 dB(A) as measured
on several representative machines in accordance with ISO 5131. The sound pressure level depends upon the
engine speed and load, field and crop conditions, and the type of platform used.
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Introduction
This manual contains information on the MacDon M155 Self-Propelled Windrower which, when coupled with one
of MacDon’s auger, rotary, or draper headers, provides a package designed to cut and lay in windrows a variety of
grain, hay, and specialty crops.
The M155 Windrower is Dual Direction®, meaning that the windrower can be driven in the cab-forward or the
engine-forward modes. Right and left designations are therefore determined by the operator’s position, facing the
direction of travel. This manual uses the terms “right cab-forward”, “left cab-forward”, “right engine-forward”, and
“left engine-forward” when referencing specific locations on the machine.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. 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.
If you follow the instructions given here, your M155 Windrower will work well for many years.
Use this manual in conjunction with your header operator's manual.
A manual storage case is provided in the cab. 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.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE MACHINE.
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).
NOTE:
Chinese and Russian translations of this manual can be ordered from MacDon, downloaded from the MacDon
Dealer Portal (https://portal.macdon.com)(login required), or downloaded from the MacDon international website
(http://www.macdon.com/world).
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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
Declaration of Conformity revised. Declaration of Conformity, page i
Fuse panel cover decal was 183481. Fuse Box Decal, page 398
Reel to Ground Speed revised. Setting Reel to Ground Speed, page 282
Safety Decals 169502 and 169504 added to cab. 1.11 Safety Sign Locations, page 13
Product Overview was Description. 2 Product Overview, page 29
Letter “I” removed from illustrations. 1.11 Safety Sign Locations, page 13
Illustration added. Using the Auto Raise Height Feature, page 210
Setting Draper Index revised. Setting Draper Index, page 287
Legend removed from illustration. Setting the Auger Speed on A40-D Headers, page 294
Conversion Chart was 5.3.2 8.3 Conversion Chart, page 468
Step 4 in Turning Engine Manually revised. Turning the Engine Manually, page 333
Address deleted. 7.1.19 Swath Roller, page 450
Engine Fault Codes updated. 8.4 Engine Error Codes, page 469
Emergency Exit added. 3.12 Emergency Exit, page 59
Cab Display Module (CDM) chapter added and content
revised.
3.19 Cab Display Module (CDM), page 74
Reference chapter added. 8 Reference, page 453
7Options and Attachments revised. 7.1 Options and Attachments, page 447
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Serial Number
If you require MacDon technical assistance, please have the serial number recorded and ready before you call.
Record the model number, model year, and serial number of the windrower and engine on the lines below.
The windrower serial number plate (A) is located on the left
side of the main frame near the walking beam.
WINDROWER MODEL
NUMBER
WINDROWER SERIAL
NUMBER
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
Figure 3: Machine Serial Number Location
The engine serial number plate (A) is located on top of the
engine cylinder head cover.
ENGINE SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
MANUFACTURE
Figure 4: Engine Serial Number Location
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................. i
Whole Body and Hand-Arm Vibration Levels .....................................................................................iii
Noise Levels ................................................................................................................................... iii
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................iv
List of Revisions .............................................................................................................................. v
Serial Number .................................................................................................................................vi
1 Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety Alert Symbols........................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Signal Words................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 General Safety ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Maintenance Safety ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Hydraulic Safety .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Tire Safety....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 Battery Safety.................................................................................................................................. 8
1.8 Welding Precaution.......................................................................................................................... 9
1.9 Engine Safety................................................................................................................................ 10
1.9.1 High Pressure Rails................................................................................................................ 10
1.9.2 Engine Electronics ..................................................................................................................11
1.10 Safety Signs.................................................................................................................................. 12
1.10.1 Installing Safety Decals .......................................................................................................... 12
1.11 Safety Sign Locations .................................................................................................................... 13
1.12 Understanding Safety Signs ........................................................................................................... 17
2 Product Overview................................................................................................................................29
2.1 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 29
2.2 Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 31
2.3 Windrower Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 34
2.4 Component Location...................................................................................................................... 36
3 Operator’s Station............................................................................................................................... 39
3.1 Operator Console .......................................................................................................................... 39
3.2 Operator Presence System ............................................................................................................ 41
3.2.1 Header Drive ......................................................................................................................... 41
3.2.2 Engine and Transmission........................................................................................................ 41
3.3 Operator’s Seat Adjustments.......................................................................................................... 42
3.3.1 Fore-Aft ................................................................................................................................. 42
3.3.2 Seat Suspension and Height................................................................................................... 42
3.3.3 Vertical Dampener.................................................................................................................. 43
3.3.4 Armrest ................................................................................................................................. 43
3.3.5 Fore-Aft Isolator Lock ............................................................................................................. 44
3.3.6 Seat Tilt ................................................................................................................................. 44
3.3.7 Armrest Angle ........................................................................................................................ 45
3.3.8 Lumbar Support ..................................................................................................................... 45
3.4 Training Seat................................................................................................................................. 46
3.5 Seat Belts ..................................................................................................................................... 47
3.6 Steering Column Adjustment .......................................................................................................... 48
3.7 Lighting......................................................................................................................................... 49
3.7.1 Cab-Forward Lighting: Field.................................................................................................... 49
3.7.2 Engine-Forward Lighting: Road............................................................................................... 50
3.7.3 Cab-Forward Lighting: Road (Optional) ................................................................................... 51
3.7.4 Beacon Lighting (Optional)...................................................................................................... 52
3.7.5 HID Auxiliary Lighting (Optional).............................................................................................. 53
3.8 Windshield Wipers ......................................................................................................................... 54
3.9 Rear View Mirrors .......................................................................................................................... 55
3.10 Cab Temperature........................................................................................................................... 56
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3.10.1 Heater Shut-Off...................................................................................................................... 56
3.10.2 Air Distribution ....................................................................................................................... 56
3.10.3 Climate Controls .................................................................................................................... 57
3.11 Interior Lights ................................................................................................................................ 58
3.12 Emergency Exit ............................................................................................................................. 59
3.13 Operator Amenities........................................................................................................................ 60
3.14 Radio............................................................................................................................................ 62
3.14.1 AM/FM Radio......................................................................................................................... 62
3.14.2 Antenna Mounting .................................................................................................................. 62
3.15 Horn ............................................................................................................................................. 64
3.16 Engine Controls and Gauges.......................................................................................................... 65
3.17 Windrower Controls ....................................................................................................................... 66
3.18 Header Controls ............................................................................................................................ 68
3.18.1 Header Drive Switch............................................................................................................... 68
3.18.2 Header Drive Reverse Button..................................................................................................68
3.18.3 Ground Speed Lever (GSL) Header Switches .......................................................................... 69
Display Selector Switch................................................................................................... 70
Reel Position Switches.................................................................................................... 70
Header Position Switches................................................................................................ 71
Reel and Disc Speed Switches ........................................................................................ 71
3.18.4 Console Header Switches....................................................................................................... 72
Deck Shift/Float Preset Switch......................................................................................... 72
Double Windrow Attachment (DWA) / Swath Roller Switch (if installed) .............................. 73
3.19 Cab Display Module (CDM)............................................................................................................ 74
3.19.1 Engine and Windrower Functions ............................................................................................ 74
3.19.2 Header Functions................................................................................................................... 75
3.19.3 Operating Screens ................................................................................................................. 76
Ignition ON, Engine Not Running ..................................................................................... 76
Engine Running – At Initial Start Up ................................................................................. 76
Engine-Forward, Engine Running .................................................................................... 77
Cab-Forward, Engine Running, Header Disengaged ......................................................... 77
Cab-Forward, Engine Running, Header Engaged, Auger Header Index Switch OFF............ 77
Cab-Forward, Engine Running, Header Engaged, Auger Header Index Switch ON ............. 79
Engine Running, Header Engaged, Auger Header ............................................................ 80
Cab-Forward, Engine Running, Header Engaged, Draper Header, Index Switch OFF........... 81
Cab-Forward, Engine Running, Header Engaged, Draper Header, Index Switch ON ........... 82
Cab-Forward, Engine Running, Header Engaged, Rotary Header Installed......................... 83
Miscellaneous Operational Information............................................................................. 83
3.19.4 Cab Display Module (CDM) Warning/Alarms ............................................................................ 85
Engine Warning Lights .................................................................................................... 85
Display Warnings and Alarms .......................................................................................... 86
3.19.5 Cab Display Module (CDM) Programming................................................................................ 89
3.19.6 Cab Display Options............................................................................................................... 90
Setting the Cab Display Language ................................................................................... 90
Changing the Windrower Display Units............................................................................. 91
Adjusting the Cab Display Buzzer Volume ........................................................................ 92
Adjusting the Cab Display Backlighting............................................................................. 93
Adjusting the Cab Display Contrast .................................................................................. 94
3.19.7 Calibrating the Header Sensors...............................................................................................95
Calibrating the Header Height Sensor .............................................................................. 95
Calibrating the Header Tilt Sensor.................................................................................... 98
Calibrating the Header Float Sensors..............................................................................100
3.19.8 Programming the Windrower..................................................................................................101
Activating the Hydraulic Center-Link on an M155 .............................................................101
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