MacDon B6604 Bedienungsanleitung

A40DX and A40DX Grass Seed
Auger Header
Reel Speed Control Kit (MD #B6604 and 318001)
Installation Instructions
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Original Instruction
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A40DX Grass Seed (GSS) Auger Header
Published July 2018

Introduction
The Auger Header Reel Speed Control kit (MD #B6604 or 318001) is required to provide the variable reel speed
function on the A40DX and A40DX Grass Seed (GSS) Header. This document explains how to install the kit.
A list of parts included in this kit is provided in Chapter 2 Parts List, page 5.
Installation Time
This kit will take approximately 1 hour to install.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
•Right and left are determined from the operator’s position. The front of the header is the side that faces the crop;
the back of the header is the side that connects to the windrower.
•Unless otherwise noted, use the standard torque values provided in the auger header operator’s manual and
technical manual.
NOTE:
Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The most current version of this instruction can be downloaded from
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NOTE:
This document is currently available in English only.
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List of Revisions
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.
Summary of Change Location
Added kit MD #318001.
•Front cover
•Introduction, page i
•3 Installation Instructions, page 7
Identified steps that do not apply to Grass Seed
headers. Revised procedure for installing reel speed
harness.
3 Installation Instructions, page 7
Corrected software versions. Removed auger
speed range. 4 Operation, page 13
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Introduction................................................................................................................................................i
List of Revisions ........................................................................................................................................ 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
Chapter 4: Operation ........................................................................................................................... 13
TABLE OF CONTENTS


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1 Safety
1.1 Signal Words
Three signal words, DANGER,WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. 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 avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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1.2 General Safety
Figure 1.1: Safety Equipment
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 protective clothing and personal safety devices
that could be necessary for 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
•Wet weather gear
•Respirator or filter mask
Figure 1.2: Safety Equipment
•Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause hearing
impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection
devices such as earmuffs or earplugs to help protect
against loud noises.
Figure 1.3: Safety Equipment
•Provide a first aid kit for use in case of emergencies.
•Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure fire
extinguisher is properly maintained. Be familiar with its
proper use.
•Keep young children away from machinery at all times.
•Be aware that accidents often happen when Operator is
tired or in a hurry. Take time to consider safest way.
Never ignore warning signs of fatigue.
SAFETY

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Figure 1.4: Safety around Equipment
•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.
•Use only service and repair parts made or approved by
equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may not meet
strength, design, or safety requirements.
Figure 1.5: Safety around Equipment
•Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving
parts. NEVER attempt to clear obstructions or objects
from a machine while engine is running.
•Do NOT modify machine. Unauthorized modifications
may impair machine function and/or safety. It may also
shorten machine’s life.
•To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of
machine, ALWAYS stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for
any reason.
Figure 1.6: Safety around Equipment
•Keep service area 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.
•Keep work area well lit.
•Keep machinery clean. Straw and chaff on a hot engine is
a fire hazard. 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.
SAFETY

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