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MacDon R216 Installation Instructions Manual

MacDon R216 Installation Instructions Manual

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R216
Rotary Disc Header
Cutterbar Kit (MD #338109) Installation Instructions
215339 Revision A
Original Instruction
The Harvesting Specialists.

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  • Page 1 R216 Rotary Disc Header Cutterbar Kit (MD #338109) Installation Instructions 215339 Revision A Original Instruction The Harvesting Specialists.
  • Page 2 © 2020 MacDon Industries, Ltd. The information in this publication is based on the information available and in effect at the time of printing. MacDon Industries, Ltd. makes no representation or warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied, with respect to the...
  • Page 3 Introduction The Cutterbar kit (MD #338109) is used to replace the cutterbar on a MacDon R216 Rotary Disc Header. This document explains how to install the kit. A list of parts included in the kit is provided in Chapter 2 Parts List, page Installation time Installation of this kit will take approximately 6 hours.
  • Page 4 Summary of Changes At MacDon, we’re continuously making improvements, and occasionally these improvements affect product documentation. The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document. Section Internal Use Summary of Change Only Cutterbar kit MD #307756 superseded by MD #338109.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................i Summary of Changes............................ ii Chapter 1: Safety ............................1 1.1 Signal Words ............................1 1.2 General Safety ............................2 Chapter 2: Parts List............................ 5 Chapter 3: Installation Instructions ......................7 3.1 Opening Cutterbar Curtain ........................7 3.2 Removing Left Driveline...........................9 3.3 Removing Right Driveline ........................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Safety

    Chapter 1: Safety 1.1 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words, IMPORTANT and NOTE, identify non-safety related information. Signal words are selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: General Safety

    SAFETY 1.2 General Safety Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing machinery. CAUTION The following general farm safety precautions should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices that could be necessary for the job at hand.
  • Page 9 SAFETY • Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. NEVER wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets. • Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of shaft and can telescope freely. •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Parts List

    Chapter 2: Parts List The following parts are included in this kit: Figure 2.1: Parts Included in the Cutterbar kit Part Number Description Quantity CUTTERBAR – 10 DISC 4 STREAM TOOL ASSEMBLY – DRIVE ALIGNMENT 325683 ADAPTER – DRIVE RH ALIGNMENT 307302 BOLT –...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 3: Installation Instructions To install the Cutterbar kit (MD #338109), follow these steps and procedures in the order given. 3.1 Opening Cutterbar Curtain DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop the engine, remove the key, and engage the windrower lift cylinder safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Secure curtain in place at locations (A) using three clips provided. Figure 3.3: Cutterbar Curtain — View from Below NOTE: Cutterbar curtain (A) is held in place between the tines of retaining clips (B). Figure 3.4: Cutterbar Curtain and Retaining Clips 215339 Revision A...

  • Page 15: Removing Left Driveline

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Removing Left Driveline WARNING Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. 1. Remove four M10 hex flange head bolts (A) and loosen two M10 hex flange head bolts (B). Remove driveline shield (C). Figure 3.5: Driveline Shield 2.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove four M12 hex flange head bolts (A) securing driveline assembly (B) to hub drive (C). Figure 3.8: Driveline 5. Slide driveline (A) downwards, tilt it to the side, and pull the driveline up and out of the drum. Figure 3.9: Drum and Tube Shield –...

  • Page 17: Removing Right Driveline

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 Removing Right Driveline WARNING Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. 1. Remove four M10 hex flange head bolts (A) and loosen two M10 hex flange head bolts (B). Remove driveline shield (C). Figure 3.10: Driveline Shield 2.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove four M10 hex flange head bolts (A) securing driveline assembly (B) to hub drive (C). Figure 3.13: Driveline 5. Slide driveline (A) downwards, tilt it to the side, and pull the driveline up and out of the drum. 1028519 Figure 3.14: Drum and Tube Shield –...

  • Page 19: Removing Cutterbar

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 Removing Cutterbar WARNING Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. CAUTION The cutterbar weighs approximately 560 kg (1300 lb.). Use a suitable lifting device to support and move the cutterbar into place.

  • Page 20: Checking And Adding Lubricant In Cutterbar

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 Checking and Adding Lubricant in Cutterbar The new cutterbar comes from the factory pre-filled with lubricant. Before installing the cutterbar, check to make sure the lubricant level is correct, and add if needed. WARNING Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades.

  • Page 21: Installing Cutterbar

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.6 Installing Cutterbar WARNING Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. CAUTION The cutterbar weighs approximately 560 kg (1300 lb.). Use a suitable lifting device to support and move the cutterbar into place.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. If replacing a model year 2019 cutterbar with model year 2020 cutterbar, order and install two M16 x 2 x 55 hex head bolts (MD #136717) at locations (B) on outboard support (A) to replace hardware removed from cutterbar. Snug the bolts, but do NOT tighten at this time.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10. On the right side of the cutterbar, slide drive alignment tool (A) over spindle shaft (B) on the cutterbar. NOTE: Tool may need to be rotated to clear the hub to insert it inside the drum. 11. Attach right drive alignment adapter (C) (MD #307302) to right drive hub using bolts (D) (MD #281605).
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® 20. Apply high-strength threadlocker (Loctite 262 or equivalent) to two M16 bolts with two washers (A), and install the hardware into the end of the cutterbar through the slots on endplate (B). Torque bolts to 249 Nm (184 lbf·ft).
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 24. Install bolt, washer, and nut (A) onto the drive alignment tool for storage. Figure 3.29: Drive Alignment Tool (MD #325683) 215339 Revision A...

  • Page 26: Installing Left Driveline

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.7 Installing Left Driveline WARNING Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. 1. Apply anti-seize compound on splined shaft (A). 2. Insert driveline (B) at an angle and guide it past hub drive (C) and drum (D).
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Position two drum shields (B) as shown. Apply a bead of ® medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite 243 or equivalent) around the threads of eight M8 hex flange head bolts (A). Use the bolts to secure the drum shields in place. Torque hardware to 27 Nm (20 lbf·ft).

  • Page 28: Installing Right Driveline

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.8 Installing Right Driveline WARNING Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. 1. Apply anti-seize compound on splined shaft (A). 2. Insert driveline (B) at an angle and guide it past hub drive (C) and drum (D).
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Position two drum shields (B) as shown. Apply a bead of ® medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite 243 or equivalent) around the threads of eight M8 hex flange head bolts (A). Use the bolts to secure the drum shields in place. Torque hardware to 27 Nm (20 lbf·ft).

  • Page 30: Closing Cutterbar Curtain

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.9 Closing Cutterbar Curtain CAUTION To avoid injury, keep hands and fingers away from corners of doors when closing. 1. Pull curtain outward from retaining clips and lower curtain. Figure 3.40: Cutterbar Curtain 2. Disengage header safety props (A). For instructions, refer to header operator’s manual or technical manual.
  • Page 32 MacDon Industries Ltd. MacDon Brasil Agribusiness Ltda. 680 Moray Street Rua Grã Nicco, 113, sala 404, B. 04 Winnipeg, Manitoba Mossunguê, Curitiba, Paraná Canada R3J 3S3 CEP 81200-200 Brasil t. (204) 885-5590 f. (204) 832-7749 t. +55 (41) 2101-1713 f. +55 (41) 2101-1699 MacDon, Inc.

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