MacDon MT8 User manual

Form 169365 Issue – May 2008

FOREWORD

This manual contains safety information, set-up instructions, operating instructions, and maintenance procedures,

for the Model MT8 Header Transporter. Your new MT8 Header Transporter allows you to transport MD draper

headers (combine or windrower) with the M Series Windrower, truck, or combine (three-axle only). The

Transporter can be towed at highway speeds.

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR

USE THE MACHINE.

Use this manual as your first source of information about the Transporter. If you follow the instructions given in

this manual, your Transporter will work well for many years. Use this manual in conjunction with your M Series

Self-Propelled Windrower and D Series Draper Header manuals.

Use the Table of Contents to guide you to specific areas. Review the Table of Contents to familiarize yourself

with how the material is organized.

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.

RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE TRANSPORTER IN THE SPACE BELOW.

_______________________________

Serial Number plate is located on the right side of the main beam near the front of the Transporter.

Form 169365 Issue – May 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION G ................................................GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION UA ................................................. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION OM .................................................OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SECTION G – GENERAL INFORMATION

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SECTION G – GENERAL INFORMATION

Section Contents

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE G-

1

SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................1

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ......................................................................................................................1

1.2 SIGNAL WORDS .....................................................................................................................................1

1.3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................2

2 RECOMMENDED TORQUES.......................................................................................................................5

2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................5

2.2 SAE BOLTS .............................................................................................................................................5

2.3 METRIC BOLTS.......................................................................................................................................5

3 ENGLISH/METRIC EQUIVALENTS..............................................................................................................6

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Form 169365 G-1 Issue– May 2008

1 SAFETY

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This safety alert symbol indicates important

safety messages in this manual and on safety

signs on the machine.

This symbol means:

ATTENTION!

BECOME ALERT!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Carefully read and follow the safety message

accompanying this symbol.

WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT TO YOU?

ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL

ACCIDENTS COST

ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED

1.2 SIGNAL 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 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 is also used to alert

against unsafe practices.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

that, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury. It is also used as a

reminder of good safety practices.

1.3 SAFETY SIGNS

• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all

times.

• Replace safety signs that are missing or

become illegible.

• If original parts on which a safety sign was

installed are replaced, be sure the repair

part also bears the current safety sign.

• Safety signs are available from your Dealer

Parts Department.

1.3.1 Safety Sign Installation

a. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.

b. Decide on the exact location before you remove

the decal backing paper.

c. Remove the smaller portion of the split backing

paper.

d. Place the sign in position and slowly peel back

the remaining paper, smoothing the sign as it is

applied.

e. Small air pockets can be smoothed out or

pricked with a pin.

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1.3.2 Safety Sign Locations

#188405

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1.4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

The following are general farm safety

precautions that should be part of your

operating procedure for all types of

machinery.

Protect yourself.

• When assembling, operating and servicing

machinery, wear all the protective clothing

and personal safety devices that COULD be

necessary for the job at hand. Don't take

chances.

• You may need:

o a hard hat.

o protective shoes with slip resistant soles.

o protective glasses or goggles.

o heavy gloves.

o wet weather gear.

o respirator or filter mask.

o hearing protection. Be aware that

prolonged exposure to loud noise can

cause impairment or loss of hearing.

Wearing a suitable hearing protective

device such as ear muffs (A) or ear plugs

(B) protects against objectionable or loud

noises.

• Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of

emergencies.

• Keep young children away from machinery at

all times.

• Be aware that accidents often happen when

the operator is tired or in a hurry to get

finished. Take the time to consider the safest

way. Never ignore warning signs of fatigue.

• Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long

hair. Never wear dangling items such as

scarves or bracelets.

• 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.

• Keep all shields in place. Never alter or

remove safety equipment. Make sure

driveline guards can rotate independently of

the shaft and can telescope freely.

• Use only service and repair parts made or

approved by the equipment manufacturer.

Substituted parts may not meet strength,

design, or safety requirements.

• Replace any caution, warning, danger, or

instructional safety decal that is unreadable

or is missing. See paragraph for location of

decals.

• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized

modifications may impair the function and/or

safety and affect machine life.

• Do not allow persons to operate or assemble

this unit until they have developed a

thorough understanding of safety

precautions and how it works.

(continued next page)

A

B

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• Stop engine and remove key from ignition

before leaving operator's seat for any

reason. A child or even a pet could engage

an idling machine.

• Keep the area used for servicing machinery

clean and dry. Wet

or oily floors are

slippery. Wet spots

can be dangerous

when working with

electrical

equipment. Be

sure all electrical

outlets and tools

are properly

grounded.

• Use adequate light

for the job at hand.

• Keep machinery clean. Do not allow oil or

grease to accumulate on service platforms,

ladders or controls. Clean machines before

storage.

• Never use gasoline, naphtha or any volatile

material for cleaning purposes. These

materials may be toxic and/or flammable.

• When storing machinery, cover sharp or

extending components to prevent injury from

accidental contact.

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Form 169365 G-5 Issue– May 2008

2 RECOMMENDED TORQUES

2.1 GENERAL

The tables shown below give correct torque

values for various bolts and capscrews.

• Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in

chart unless otherwise noted throughout this

manual.

• Check tightness of bolts periodically, using

bolt torque chart as a guide.

• Replace hardware with the same strength

bolt.

• Torque figures are valid for non-greased or

non-oiled threads and heads unless

otherwise specified. Do not grease or oil

bolts or capscrews unless specified in this

manual. When using locking elements,

increase torque values by 5%.

2.2 SAE BOLTS

NC BOLT TORQUE *

SAE 5 SAE 8

BOLT

DIA. "A"

lbf-ft N·m lbf-ft N·m

1/4" 9 12 11 15

5/16" 18 24 25

34

3/8" 32 43 41

56

7/16" 50 68 70 95

1/2" 75 102 105 142

9/16" 110 149 149 202

5/8" 150 203 200 271

3/4" 265 359 365 495

7/8" 420 569 600 813

1" 640 867 890 1205

* Torque categories for bolts and capscrews are identified by

their head markings.

2.3 METRIC BOLTS

NC BOLT TORQUE *

8.8 10.9

BOLT

DIA. "A"

lbf-ft N·m lbf-ft N·m

M3 0.4 0.5 1.3 1.8

M4 2.2 3 3.3 4.5

M5 4 6 7 9

M6 7 10 11 15

M8 18 25 26 35

M10 37 50 52 70

M12 66 90 92 125

M14 103 140 148 200

M16 166 225 229 310

M20 321 435 450 610

M24 553 750 774 1050

M30 1103 1495 1550 2100

M36 1917 2600 2710 3675

* Torque categories for bolts and capscrews are identified by

their head markings.

SAE-5

SAE-8

8.8

10.9

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3 ENGLISH/METRIC

EQUIVALENTS

ENGLISH FACTOR SI UNITS (METRIC)

acres x 0.4047 = hectares (ha)

ft/min x 0.3048 = meters/min (m/min)

ft/s x 0.3048 = meters/sec (m/s)

gal

(US)

x 3.7854 = liters (L)

US

gal/min

(gpm)

x 3.7854 = liters/min (L/min)

hp x 0.7457 = kilowatts (kW)

in.

3

x 16.3871

= cubic centimeters (cm

3

or cc)

lbf x 4.4482 = Newtons (N)

lbf-ft or

ft-lb

x 1.3558 = Newton meters (N·m)

lbf-in.

or in-lbf

x 0.1129 = Newton meters (N·m)

mph x 1.6063 = kilometers/hour (km/h)

oz. x 29.5735 = milliliters (ml)

pint

(US)

x 0.4732 = liters (L)

psi x 6.8948 = kilopascals (kPa)

psi x 0.00689 = megapascals (MPa).

qt. (US) x 0.9464 = liters (L)

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SECTION UA – UNLOADING AND SETUP

Section Contents

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE UA-

STEP 1.

UNLOAD TRANSPORTER .............................................................................................................1

STEP 2. CONFIGURE THE TRANSPORTER ..............................................................................................2

A. ONE-AXLE..................................................................................................................................2

B. TWO-AXLE .................................................................................................................................3

C. THREE-AXLE..............................................................................................................................4

D. TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES .....................................................................5

I. CUTTERBAR SUPPORTS ....................................................................................................5

II. MOVING REAR AXLES.........................................................................................................5

III. ADJUSTING AXLE SPACING – TWO & THREE AXLE........................................................6

IV. BUMPER................................................................................................................................7

V. FRONT AND REAR SUPPORTS – TWO & THREE AXLE...................................................7

STEP 3. SET UP COMBINE HITCH – THREE-AXLE ONLY........................................................................8

STEP 4. PRE-DELIVERY CHECK ................................................................................................................9

A. TIRE PRESSURE .......................................................................................................................9

B. WHEEL BOLT TORQUE ............................................................................................................9

C. LIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................9

D. BRAKES......................................................................................................................................9

E. BREAKAWAY SWITCH ..............................................................................................................9

F. MANUALS...................................................................................................................................9

STEP 5. LUBRICATE THE TRANSPORTER................................................................................................9

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Form 169365 UA-1 Issue – May 2008

STEP 1. UNLOAD TRANSPORTER

CAUTION

To avoid injury to bystanders from being

struck by machinery, do not allow persons

to stand in unloading area.

CAUTION

Equipment used for unloading must meet

or exceed the requirements specified

below. Using inadequate equipment may

result in vehicle tipping or machine

damage.

LIFTING VEHICLE

Min. Lifting

Capacity *

5000 lb. (2270 kg)

Min. Fork Length

60 inches (1524 mm)

* At 48 inches (1220 mm) from back end of

forks.

IMPORTANT

Forklifts are normally rated for a load

located 24 inches (610 mm) ahead of

back end of the forks. To obtain the

forklift capacity at 48 inches (1220 mm),

check with your forklift distributor.

CAUTION

Never use the axle or any portion of the

suspension to lift or support the

transporter. This will damage the axle and

lead to premature failure.

a. Remove hauler's tie down straps and chains.

b. Attach sling(s) to transporter. Locate slings on

transporter to ensure it is lifted evenly.

CAUTION

If transporter is not supported properly, it

will have a tendency to rotate as it is lifted,

and may cause serious injury, or damage

adjacent equipment.

c. Approach transporter with forklift or equivalent

from either side of hauling equipment. Attach

slings to lifting device with chains.

d. Lift transporter off trailer bed and back up until

unit clears trailer. Slowly lower to 6 inches (150

mm) from ground.

e. Take to storage or set-up area.

f. Set transporter down securely on level ground.

g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.

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Form 169365 UA-2 Issue – May 2008

STEP 2. CONFIGURE THE

TRANSPORTER

The transporter must be set up to carry a

specific size and type of header. Refer to

applicable section for each model of transporter.

A. ONE-AXLE

The one-axle transporter is designed to carry D Series 25 ft, and 30 ft windrower headers using a truck or an

M Series windrower tractor. Determine the header that the transporter will carry and set up the transporter in

accordance with the following table: Refer to paragraph D, TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

for instructions.

IMPORTANT

The one-axle transporter is not designed to carry a 30 ft combine header. Do not exceed 5400 lb

(2452 kg) header weight. Ensure attachments and header weight conform.

DIMENSION inches (mm)

D SERIES

HEADER SIZE

A B C

25’

181.8 (4618)

30’

162.1 (4118)

423.1 (10747) 4.84 (123)

A

B C

A

B

C

NOTE

Dimensions “A” and “B

”

are to forward ed

g

e of bolts.

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Form 169365 UA-3 Issue – May 2008

B. TWO-AXLE

The two-axle transporter is designed to carry D Series and FD Series 25 ft, 30 ft, 35 ft, and 40 ft windrower

and combine headers using a truck or an M Series windrower tractor. Determine the header that the

transporter will carry and set up the transporter in accordance with the following table. Refer to paragraph D,

TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES for instructions.

HEADER DIMENSION inches (mm)

SIZE

MODEL A B C D E F G

25’ D

No

Support

226.9

(5763)

393.4

(9992 0

31.5

(800)

No

Support

5.67

(144)

No

Support

D

No

Support

203.1

(5160)

393.4

(9992)

31.5

(800)

No

Support

15.0

(380)

No

Support

30’

FD

92.0

(2338)

189.2

(4806)

393.4

(9992 0

31.5

(800)

No

Support

6.6

(168)

38.4

(976)

D

86.7

(2202)

228.7

(5808)

385.5

(9792)

39.4

(1000)

30.2

(768)

56.9

(1445)

No

Support

35’

FD

78.4

(1922)

203.3

(5163)

367.8

(9343)

39.4

(1000)

9.33

(237)

43.9

(1114)

No

Support

D

82.8

(2102)

229.3

(5823)

393.4

(9992 0

31.5

(800)

40.8

(1037)

100.0

(2540)

No

Support

40’

FD

78.8

(2002)

229.8

(5836)

378.3

(9610)

31.5

(800)

60.5

(1537)

100.4

(2549)

No

Support

B

C

A

D

E

F

G

NOTE

Dimensions “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, & “H” are to forward edge of bolts.

A

B

C

E

G

D

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Form 169365 UA-4 Issue – May 2008

C. THREE-AXLE

The three-axle transporter is designed to carry D Series and FD Series 25 ft, 30 ft, 35 ft, 40 ft, and 45 ft

windrower and combine headers using either a truck, a M Series windrower tractor, or a combine. Determine

the header that the transporter will carry and set up the transporter in accordance with the following table.

Refer to paragraph D, TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, for adjustment instructions.

HEADER DIMENSION inches (mm)

SIZE MODEL A B C D E F G H J

25’ D

No

Support

No

Support

191.5

(4863)

385.5

(9792)

No

Support

31.5

(800)

No

Support

5.2

(133)

No

Support

D

No

Support

No

Support

187.5

(4763)

382.1

(9705)

No

Support

31.5

(800)

No

Support

5.2

(133)

No

Support

30’

FD

No

Support

2402

189.2

(4805)

393.4

(9992)

No

Support

31.5

(800)

943

5.2

(133)

No

Support

D

19.5

(495)

No

Support

140.3

(3563)

297.1

(7547)

47.1

(1197)

39.4

(1000)

No

Support

5.2

(133)

No

Support

35’

FD

19.5

(495)

No

Support

138.3

(3513)

302.9

(7693)

49.1

(1247)

39.4

(1000)

No

Support

5.2

(133)

No

Support

D

19.5

(495)

No

Support

167.8

(4263)

341.3

(8670)

No

Support

31.5

(800)

No

Support

37.8

(960)

1.9 (48)

40’

FD

19.5

(495)

No

Support

167.8

(4263)

318.1

(8080)

No

Support

31.5

(800)

No

Support

37.8

(960)

1.9 (48)

45’

D

19.5

(495)

No

Support

191.5

(4852)

385.5

(9792)

No

Support

31.5

(800)

No

Support

91.4

(2322)

63.1

(1602)

A

C

D

J

B

E

F

G

C

D

A

J

H

F

G

B

NOTE

Dimensions “A”

,

“B”

,

“C”

,

“D”

,

“E”

,

“F”

,

“G”

,

& “J” are to forward ed

g

e of bolts.

E

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D. TRANSPORTER ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURES

I. CUTTERBAR SUPPORTS

a. Loosen four nuts on each support.

b. Slide both supports to specified location (see

previous page).

NOTE

Supports are joined by a tie angle and

move together to maintain correct

spacing.

c. Re-tighten nuts. Ensure supports are evenly

clamped onto main beam.

II. MOVING REAR AXLES

Two & Three Axle Transporter Only

a. Loosen four lower bolts (A) on each axle

support.

b. Loosen two bolts (B) on each axle support

topside.

c. Loosen outer nuts on both adjuster rods (C).

d. Turn inner nuts on both adjuster rods (C) so that

left and right frames separate approximately 3

mm from main beam.

e. Slide tandem axle assembly to desired location.

Holes are provided on adjuster plate for

attaching a winch or come-along.

NOTE

Ensure winch pulls adjuster plate straight

to avoid binding.

f. Tighten inner nuts on adjuster rods (C) against

adjuster plate.

g. Retighten all nuts and bolts. Ensure supports

are evenly clamped onto main beam.

A

B

C

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III. ADJUSTING AXLE SPACING – TWO &

THREE AXLE

a. Loosen four bolts (D) on underside of axle to be

moved.

b. Loosen two bolts (E) on topside of forward axle.

c. Loosen outer nuts on the forward axle adjuster

rod (F).

d. Turn inner nuts on adjuster rod (F) so that left

and right frames separate slightly from main

beam.

e. Remove adjuster rod (G) on rear axle.

f. Remove the four bolts (H) on both sides of rear

axle mount (J).

g. Slide axle to new location and line up rear axle

mounting holes (K).

h. Re-install four bolts removed at step e. on both

sides of rear axle mount and tighten.

i. Re-install adjuster rod (G) in adjuster plate and

tighten.

j. Tighten all remaining nuts.

D

E

G

F

H

K

J

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