MacDon 5020, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Model 5020 POWER TONGUE WINDROWER OPERATOR S MANUAL Form 147008 Issue 12 05 Sugg Retail 15 00...

Page 2: ...Inside Front Cover blank...

Page 3: ...on is given towards the back of this book CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD ASSEMBLE OR USE THE MACHINE Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to speci...

Page 4: ...ily 20 Operate Correctly 21 Engaging the PTO 21 Lift Cylinder Stop Raising and Lowering the Machine 22 Steering 23 180 Turn 24 Turning Square Corners 25 Operating Variables 25 33 Lean Bar Position 26...

Page 5: ...9 Sickle Drive Belt Tension 50 Sickle Drive Belt Replacement 50 Wobble Box Maintenance 51 Reel and Reel Drive 52 Reel Drive Chain Lubrication 52 Reel Drive Chain Tension 52 Reel Drive Belt Tension 52...

Page 6: ...ower Serial number plate A is located on the side of the left hand end frame Tongue Serial number plate B is located at rear of tongue NOTE When ordering parts and service be sure to give your dealer...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...so bears the current safety sign Safety signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department To install safety signs 1 Be sure the installation area is clean and dry 2 Decide on the exact location be...

Page 9: ...SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS 12 UNIT 14 16 UNITS PRIMARY DRIVE SHIELD B B HEADER END FRAMES B B D D TONGUE FRAME BACK TUBE F G H J MAIN FRAME A LEFT RIGHT 14 16 C LEFT ONLY E LEFT RIGHT BACK SIDE OF LEG FOR...

Page 10: ...items such as scarves or bracelets 7 Keep hands feet clothing and hair away from moving parts Never attempt to clear obstructions or objects from a machine while the engine is running 8 Keep all shiel...

Page 11: ...to 11 5 below horizontal Cutterbar Range 2 0 in below ground to 21 in above ground at 8 guard angle to guard tip 50 mm to 533 mm MAIN DRIVE 540 or 1000 RPM PTO tractor driven pump to hydraulic motor d...

Page 12: ...13 5 15 NHS 8 ply Terra Rib Tire Pressure 30 psi 207 kPa MATERIAL DISCHARGE Minimum Width 30 in 760 mm Maximum Width 92 in 2346 mm Rear Fluffing Shield Adjustable OPERATING SPEED Recommended Field Sp...

Page 13: ...5 9 16 149 110 202 149 5 8 203 150 271 200 3 4 359 265 495 365 7 8 569 420 813 600 1 867 640 1205 890 METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque 8 8 10 9 Bolt Dia A N m lb ft N m lb ft M3 0 5 4 1 8 1 3...

Page 14: ...3 1 2 5 8 16 12 2 1 3 9 16 11 16 24 18 2 1 3 3 4 7 8 46 34 2 1 3 7 8 1 62 46 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 16 1 1 4 102 75 1 1 6 1 3 16 1 3 8 122 90 1 1 6 1 5 16 1 1 2 142 105 3 4 1 8 1 5 8 1 7 8 190 140 3 4 1 8 1 7...

Page 15: ...erators not using recommended procedures or not following safety precautions Correct these mistakes immediately before an accident occurs 7 Do not modify the machine Unauthorized modifications may imp...

Page 16: ...he hitch pinhole is directly below the driveline NOTE If the tractor has a three point hitch raise the lower links as high as possible to prevent damage 4 Attach the drawbar extension D to the tractor...

Page 17: ...e sure all bolts are tightened securely 3 Check the tension of the reel drive belt and the sickle drive belt Adjust if required See Maintenance Service section 4 Lubricate the machine completely and c...

Page 18: ...ack and move to storage position D on top of frame tube 4 NOTE Pump attachment is easier if hitch is angled to tractor not straight on Slide the hydraulic pump assembly onto the PTO shaft of the tract...

Page 19: ...ng brake and remove key To maintain stability always lower the machine completely Block windrower wheels before detaching from tractor Park machine on flat level surface with hitch at an angle to trac...

Page 20: ...ance Service section Continue to check the belts periodically for the first 50 hours 4 Check hitch pin nut B after 5 hours operation and every 50 hours thereafter Torque to 350 ft lbs 475 N m 5 Check...

Page 21: ...tart of each operating season CAUTION 1 Review the Operator s Manual to refresh your memory on safety and operating recommendations 2 Review all safety signs and other decals on the windrower and note...

Page 22: ...otective glasses or goggles heavy gloves respirator or filter mask wet weather gear 4 Protect against noise Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as ear muffs or ear plugs to protect against...

Page 23: ...e to keep tractor transmission in gear when travelling downhill 10 Never attempt to get on or off a moving tractor 11 Do not get off the tractor while the windrower is in operation 12 Stop tractor eng...

Page 24: ...be connected so that moving control lever A back raises the header 2 Remove cylinder stops from storage position and install in engaged position B Secure with clevis pin and hair pin 3 Lower machine...

Page 25: ...right and moving the lever back steers the windrower left The control is operated momentarily for steering and must be returned to OFF or NEUTRAL position as soon as the windrower reaches the desired...

Page 26: ...ease of operation both levers can be activated with one hand and held until steering cylinder completes its stroke 3 At position B start turning the tractor back towards the uncut crop IMPORTANT When...

Page 27: ...the windrower tongue 4 Guide the tractor to straddle the last cut windrow As the windrower finishes turning steer it back towards the uncut crop align the header with the crop edge and lower header t...

Page 28: ...justment holes as required GROUND SPEED CAUTION Reduce speed when turning crossing slopes or when travelling over rough ground Tractor ground speed should not exceed 8 mph 13 km h For most crop condit...

Page 29: ...be necessary to purchase an additional 10 1 2 inch O D pulley from your Dealer e Replace reel drive belt and tighten Check reel drive chain tension See Maintenance Service section for recommended bel...

Page 30: ...is loose c Loosen nuts G three on left side four on right side d Loosen jam nuts J left side only and use push bolts K two per side to move reel up or down to desired position Tighten nuts J e Tighten...

Page 31: ...ine remove key and engage lift cylinder stop before going under machine to adjust skid plates or for any reason a Remove pin A at each skid plate b Raise or lower skid plate B to desired position c Re...

Page 32: ...00 ft lbs 270 N m After adjusting header angle a Check cutting height and adjust if required See Cutting Height in this section b Check header float and adjust if required See Header Flotation in this...

Page 33: ...ngs Weight difference between left and right ends requires different spring lengths to achieve equal float at both ends Note that other operating variable adjustments may affect float setting Check th...

Page 34: ...ay be desirable in thick stemmed cane type crops however too large a gap may cause feeding problems Grass type crops may require less gap for proper feeding and conditioning To adjust roll gap NOTE Th...

Page 35: ...referred for ease of pick up To adjust windrow width and placement IMPORTANT Set forming shield side deflectors to desired width by repositioning adjuster rods A in holes To ensure windrow placement i...

Page 36: ...e drops below 45 When ground is wet due to frequent rains cut when weather allows and let the forage lie on wet ground until it dries to the moisture level of the ground At this point the cut hay will...

Page 37: ...UT WINDROW This can lengthen drying time by a full day in hay that will not be raked If practical set forming shields for a narrower windrow that can be straddled However in high yielding alfalfa driv...

Page 38: ...by hand If sickle plugging persists see Trouble Shooting section If the rolls plug 1 Stop forward movement of the tractor and stop the PTO 2 Raise the machine and slowly engage the PTO NOTE Raising th...

Page 39: ...itch into transport position so the machine is centered directly behind the tractor See Steering in this section Hitch will lock when it reaches center position Oscillate the header left and right a s...

Page 40: ...ntil no part of tongue extends forward of header R H end panel that is the tongue must not widen the shipping package Secure the cylinder to the tongue for shipping Tie tongue to frame at float arm C...

Page 41: ...ive covers 1 Fully lower the windrower If necessary to service in the raised position always engage lift cylinder stops 2 Disengage PTO 3 Stop engine and remove key 4 Engage park brake 5 Wait for all...

Page 42: ...4 ft windrower 104 litres 27 U S gallons 16 ft windrower 126 litres 33 U S gallons STORING LUBRICANTS Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used Use clean containers...

Page 43: ...maintenance Procedure 1 Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit 2 Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until grease overflows fitting except wh...

Page 44: ...s A B two fittings 2 Reel Shaft Bearings C D two fittings 3 Auger Shaft Bearings E F two fittings 4 Roll Shaft Bearings G H four fittings MAIN DRIVE SHAFT BEARINGS A B LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE ROLL SHAFT...

Page 45: ...rs continued 5 Frame to Header Pivot J two fittings 6 Lower Float Link Bushings K two fittings 7 Tongue Pivot L one fitting 8 Transport Lock Pin M one fitting 9 Auger Drive Jackshaft Bearings N one fi...

Page 46: ...or equivalent lightweight oil to the center link ball joints A every 50 hours SPRING PIVOTS Apply SAE 30 or equivalent lightweight oil to the spring pivots B every 50 hours HITCH PIN LOCK NUT Check h...

Page 47: ...nd foreign material are the major causes of hydraulic system damage DO NOT attempt to service hydraulic system in the field Precision fits require WHITE ROOM CARE during overhaul Hydraulic Reservoir T...

Page 48: ...filter Hydraulic Relief Pressure A possible cause of poor cutting performance and or excessive heating of hydraulic oil is low relief pressure Relief valve D is factory set at 4000 psi 27 6 MPa See y...

Page 49: ...ace sickle section 1 A worn or broken sickle section C can be replaced without removing sickle from cutterbar 2 Remove lock nuts and lift section off of bolts IMPORTANT Do not mix heavy and light sick...

Page 50: ...le head pin and pitman arm To Install Sickle WARNING Always stand to rear and grasp rear edge of sickle during installation to reduce risk of injury from cutting edges Wear heavy gloves when handling...

Page 51: ...e Windrower is available from your dealer Excessive Breakage Excessive breakage of sickle sections and guards can be controlled by several factors See Cutting Height Header Angle and Header Flotation...

Page 52: ...ve Belt Replacement To remove belt 1 Loosen chain idler sprocket C and remove chain from drive sprocket behind pulley D 2 Loosen and remove auger drive belt as follows Loosen nuts E Back off nut F and...

Page 53: ...k 3 Add as required See Recommended Lubri cants for specified gear lube and capacity of box 4 Replace breather dipstick Change wobble box lubricant after the first 50 hours operation and every 1000 ho...

Page 54: ...flects belt 1 4 in 6 mm at mid span F 3 Tighten jam nut A and two flange nuts B 4 Re adjust tension of a new belt after about 5 hours of operation to used belt specifications 5 Check reel drive chain...

Page 55: ...justment be required 1 Loosen nut A left side securing auger drive chain idler sprocket 2 Loosen reel drive belt and chain See page 52 for adjustment details 3 Loosen bolts B four per side 4 To adjust...

Page 56: ...arts Catalog 2 Loosen bolts H along upper stripper bar 3 Slide extension bars J in or out to obtain approximately 1 32 5 32 1 4 mm clearance to auger flighting K along entire auger length 4 Tighten bo...

Page 57: ...e auger in an overload situation NOTE Minor belt tension adjustments may be made without affecting chain tension For major adjustments like after repositioning reel or auger adjust chain tension befor...

Page 58: ...te cam clockwise using a 15 16 wrench on welded nut D To loosen chain rotate cam counter clockwise d Tighten nut B and bolts C 4 Check chain deflection as in step 2 and replace plug A Roll Drive Chain...

Page 59: ...timing along the length of the rolls and adjust to desired position as follows 1 Adjust roll drive chain tension previous page 2 Loosen two bolts A in slots of yoke plate on either upper or lower roll...

Page 60: ...welded nut E 6 Remove the chain tensioner sprocket from inside chain case NOTE Be careful not to lose the three washers between the sprocket and inner cam disc 7 Rotate upper or lower roll universal...

Page 61: ...te lower sprocket G counter clockwise while holding the first link of the chain against sprocket G Continue turning until chain is engaged sufficiently to install connector link 6 Install connector li...

Page 62: ...pindle retaining bolt B torque nut to 80 ft lbs 110 N m Tire Inflation Check tire pressure daily Maintain pressures recommended in Specifications section WARNING Service tires safely A tire can explod...

Page 63: ...lic oil level 3 Check hydraulic hoses and lines for leaks 4 Oil sickle except in sandy conditions 5 Check sickle sections guards hold downs 6 Oil reel drive chain 7 Oil auger drive chain 8 Check tire...

Page 64: ...URS S Wobble Box Oil First 50 H only 6 Tongue Pivot Transport Lock 6 Main Drive Shaft Bearings 6 Reel Shaft Bearings 6 Auger Shaft Bearings 6 Roll Shaft Bearings 6 Frame to Header Pivot 6 Lower Float...

Page 65: ...ch of pump gear drive at PTO 46 Sickle back breakage Bent or broken guard Straighten or replace 49 Worn sickle head pin Replace 48 Dull sickle Replace 48 Ragged or uneven cutting of crop Header angle...

Page 66: ...tine action 28 Header angle too flat for guards to pick up down crop Increase header angle 30 Ground speed too fast Slow down 26 Cutting height too high Lower cutting height with skid plates 29 Exces...

Page 67: ...worn or broken parts 47 Bent or misaligned guards Align guards 49 Sickle hold downs improperly adjusted Adjust hold downs so sickle works freely 49 Sickle drive belt too loose Adjust belt tension 50...

Page 68: ...ped off stems Roll gap too small Rolls improperly timed Increase roll gap Adjust roll timing 32 57 Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed 27 Insufficient conditioning of stems Roll gap too large Decrea...

Page 69: ...n bar extensions provided in this kit are not for use in this application as they will cause crop dividers to contact the swing tongue These extensions are for use with Self Propelled Windrower Auger...

Page 70: ...lve B4257 These kits allow header angle to be adjusted hydraulically with a cylinder replacing the standard mechanical link Kit B4257 requires a separate hydraulic circuit from the tractor Kit B4256 u...

Page 71: ...before moving away from load Stand clear when lifting IMPORTANT Do not unload using lean bar for lifting Chain hook slots in lean bar are only for laying the machine over into working position after i...

Page 72: ...ndrower is lowered 4 Drive lifting vehicle to approach windrower from its underside Attach chain hooks to lean bar at slots G NOTE Do not lift at lean bar when unloading from trailer This procedure is...

Page 73: ...om 2 Install jack in working position at front of tongue 3 Cut the banding that secures the hydraulic cylinder to the tongue allowing cylinder to move away from frame as tongue is lowered WARNING Keep...

Page 74: ...etaining bolt and nut B and move wheels from shipping position C to field position D NOTE Shipping position for wheels on 12 units is outboard of the frame legs Field position for all units is inboard...

Page 75: ...allation of hoses Retighten clamp after attaching hoses 3 Connect electrical wiring harness at R 4 Attach hoses to header drive motor NOTE For additional clearance when installing hoses first lower th...

Page 76: ...not overtighten bolt Light must be able to be turned with minimal force Lock jam nut C against tube to secure the position c Secure ground wire to frame at D with one NC x 5 8 long hex head bolt one e...

Page 77: ...MV SIGN Install Slow Moving Vehicle sign at rear of unit with hardware provided REMOVE LIFTING FRAMEWORK SHIPPING MATERIAL Remove the yellow lifting framework and any remaining shipping material Retai...

Page 78: ...ning with adjuster rods If forming shield side deflectors are too loose or if they bind when moved with adjuster rods back off top nut and adjust lower nut as required Then holding lower nut with a wr...

Page 79: ...r float See Header Angle and Header Flotation in Operation section for adjustment details ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS Perform the final checks and adjustments as listed on the Pre Delivery Checklist yellow...

Page 80: ...commended 40 Hydraulic Reservoir 45 Hydraulic System Safety 45 L PAGE Lean Bar Position 26 Lubricants recommended 40 M Maintenance Record 62 Maintenance Schedule 61 N New Operator 13 O Operate Correct...

Page 81: ...tional Attachment 67 Specifications Hardware Torque 11 Specifications Hydraulic Fitting Torque 12 Specifications Tractor Requirements 10 Specifications Windrower 9 Spring Pivots 44 Steering the Windro...

Page 82: ...ng appropriate for first crop P 29 Grease all bearings and drivelines P 41 Reposition wobble box breather P 75 Check wobble box lube level P 51 Check speed of wobble box pulley 725 rpm If not to spec...