Notes

Crated Unit

CHAPTER 14 SET-UP & ASSEMBLY

The MC2175 Mower Conditioner is shipped from the factory in two separate shipping bundles: the Main Frame package and the Drawbar package. The Main Frame is packaged at the factory in such a way that the front of the Header is next to the floor and the Windrow–forming Chamber is towards the ceiling. Discardable shipping mounts (feet) are secured to the front of the Header for additional stability during warehousing.

Depending on facilities, the unit can either be handled with a forklift truck (capable of carrying at least 3100 lb or 1410 kg) or, with a 2 ton overhead hoist, using lifting eyes provided. In either case, handle the machine carefully, so as NOT to damage it. If a forklift is going to be used, BE SURE to spread the forks as far apart as possible and insert them into the space between the Header and Trailer Frame Tube.

Warning

BEFORE attempting to lift the unit with a forklift, securely attach chains from the shipping mounts to the forklift, on both ends of the unit, to prevent the unit from swinging–away, when the unit is picked–up. BE SURE also that nobody is close to the unit, while unit is being transported in the shipping position.

UNCRATING UNIT (Fig. 53)

After the machine is placed in its uncrating location, use the following steps and the drawing provided to properly uncrate it:

1.Remove all items that are banded to the unit (Wheels, Tires, PTO, ...etc.).

2.Mount the Wheels and Tires onto the Wheel Hubs and torque the Lugs to 90 ft–lb.

3.Wrap a long heavy chain around both legs of the unit, below the axles, and securely attach it with a spreader bar to the forklift carriage.

Danger

Do NOT allow anyone near the unit, while it is being lowered. Also, BE SURE that the chains are long enough and strong enough to do the job.

NOTE: A spreader bar, that is at least as wide as the distance between the Mower Conditioner legs, MUST be used, to keep the chain apart and prevent the chain from crushing the sides of the Windrow Forming Chamber. In addition, BE SURE that the chain is long enough so that the Forming Chamber will clear the spreader bar as it is being pivoted down.

4.Keeping tension on the chain at all times, raise the forklift carriage to a point approximately 2 feet higher than the end of the Windrow Forming Chamber, as shown in the drawing provided. Then, slowly pull and lift on the Mower Conditioner to rotate it around and rest it on the floor.

NOTE: When pulling on the legs, the hydraulic Lift Cylinders may extend slightly.

Assembly

Proceed to set up the Mower Conditioner using the following steps:

1.Install the Drawbar (Tongue), which was shipped separately, using the Pivot Pin to attach it to the Frame. Secure the Pivot Pin with the attaching hardware provided.

NOTE: It may be necessary to raise and block the front of the Header, to obtain the correct alignment, for installing the Pivot Pin.

2.Install and lock the Hitchjack, onto the Drawbar Hub, and raise the Drawbar until the shipping mounts are off the ground.

3.Remove the shipping mounts from both sides of the Header. Reposition the Pushbar in the top two holes of the Header End Panels.

4.Remove the two shipping links that connect the Header to the Mower Conditioner Frame.

5.Check that the Wheel lugs are torqued to 90 ft–lb.

NOTE: Block both Tires, front and back, to prevent the unit from moving.

6.Install the appropriate hydraulic or mechanical Drawbar Hitch Positioner to keep the Drawbar from pivoting.

7.Make the appropriate hydraulic hose and fitting connections to the Lift Cylinders (and hydraulic Hitch Positioner, if used). When clamping the Hydraulic Hoses and Lines to the underside of the Tongue, BE SURE to leave 42” (1067 mm)of Hose past the rear Clamp.

8.Install the PTO Tower Shield. Do NOT overtighten Nut and Washer as this will crush the plastic Shield. Install the Tower to Transmission Driveline securing Driveline to Transmission with Bolt torqued to 65 ft lb (88 Nm). Secure Driveline to Tower making SURE to properly orient and install the Lock Collar per Sealed Ball Bearing Replacement topic of the Service chapter (see Figure 54).

9.Install 092406 Director Edging on the top edge of 092207 and 092208 Directors (see Figure 55).

10.Remove and retain (2) Carriage Bolts and large Flange Nuts from the bottom of each of the Forming Chamber Support Assemblies (see Figure 56).

11.Insert lower tails of 092208 Left Director and 092207 Right Director between Windrower and support assemblies. Install retained Carriage Bolts and large Flange Nuts to loosely hold assemblies together.

12.Curl and roll the top edge of the Directors down to the square holes in the rear of the Cover Assembly. Install 5/16 x 5/8″ Carriage Bolts from the inside of the Cover. Align top edge of Director and secure in place with Flat Washers and Nylon Insert Lock Nuts (see Figure 57).

13.Tighten all bolts securely.

14.With the unit disconnected from the tractor, turn the unit over by hand using the Roll Reversing Tool in the slot on the right end of the lower Conditioner Roll. MAKE SURE the Reel Belt turns freely and there is no paint on the inside of the large Reel Pulley.

15.Refer to the Preparing for Field Operation Chapter for additional details on connecting the Mower Conditioner to the tractor.