PW8 Pick-Up Header
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Operator’s Manual 215932 Revision A Original Instruction

Published May 2022. © 2022 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 information in this publication. MacDon Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. 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...

Introduction The MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header is designed to pick up windrows and feed them into a combine. This manual contains operating and maintenance procedures for the pick-up header for the following combines: Combine Case IH 600B Series, IDEAL™ 7, 8, and 9 Series John Deere Massey Ferguson® 9005/9500 Series, IDEAL™ 7, 8, and 9 Series When setting up the machine or making adjustments, review and follow the recommended machine settings in all relevant MacDon publications. Failure to do so may compromise machine function and machine life and may result in a hazardous situation. MacDon...

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new Operators or Owners. The PW8 Pick-Up Header Parts Catalog also is supplied with your new header. Call your Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manuals. Store the operator’s manual and the parts catalog in manual case (A) attached to the back of the header. Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions provided in this manual, the pick-up header will work well for many years. Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to...

Summary of Changes The following table lists the changes made from the previous version of this document: Section 5.3.2 Greasing Points, page 217 Corrected grease interval for optional caster wheels. 8.1 Torque Specifications, page 329 Corrected missing torque information.

Serial Number Serial number plate (A) is located on the left endsheet. Record the serial number of your MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header here: ____________________________________________ Figure 2: Left Side — Rear View

Understanding and consistently following these safety procedures will help to ensure the safety of those operating the machine and of bystanders. Safety Alert Symbols The safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the machine. This symbol means: • BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol. Accidents cost Why is safety important to you? • Accidents disable and kill Accidents can be avoided Figure 1.1: Safety Symbol

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. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not...

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. Do NOT take chances. You may need the following: Hard hat Protective footwear with slip-resistant soles Protective glasses or goggles Heavy gloves Respirator or filter mask Figure 1.2: Safety Equipment In addition, take the following precautions: Be aware that exposure to loud noises...

Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. NEVER wear dangling items such as hoodies, scarves or bracelets. Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety equipment. Ensure that the driveline guards can rotate independently of their shaft, and that they can telescope freely. Use only service and repair parts made or approved by the equipment manufacturer. Parts from other manufacturers may not meet the correct strength, design, or safety requirements. 1000007 Figure 1.5: Safety around Equipment Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving parts. NEVER attempt to...

Maintenance Safety Protect yourself when maintaining machinery. To ensure your safety while maintaining the machine: • Review the operator’s manual and all safety items before operating or performing maintenance on the machine. Place all controls in Neutral, stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, or repairing the machine. Follow good shop practices: – Keep service areas clean and dry 1000009 – Ensure that electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded – Keep the work area well lit Figure 1.8:...

Hydraulic Safety Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing hydraulic components. Always place all hydraulic controls in Neutral before leaving the operator’s seat. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system are kept clean and in good condition. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened, or crimped hoses and steel lines. Do NOT attempt any makeshift repairs to hydraulic lines, fittings, or hoses by using tapes, clamps, cements, or welding. The hydraulic system operates under extremely high pressure. Makeshift repairs can fail suddenly and create hazardous...

Safety Signs Safety signs are decals placed on the machine where there is a risk of personal injury, or where the Operator should take extra precautions before operating the controls. They are usually yellow. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety signs that are missing or illegible. If the original part on which a safety sign was installed is replaced, ensure that the repair part displays the current safety sign. Replacement safety signs are available from your MacDon Dealer Parts Department. Figure 1.14: Operator’s Manual Decal Installing Safety Decals Replace...