Operator'S Manual AND Set-Up Instructions For The: WDL-2070-FA
Operator'S Manual AND Set-Up Instructions For The: WDL-2070-FA
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AND
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE
WDL-2070-FA
REAR-FOLD TRANSPORT
CART & HARROW SECTIONS
WITH HYDRAULIC TRANSPORT
AND AUTO-BACKUP
VERSION: 12-08AJF
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................3
SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................4
CONTACT INFORMATION..............................................................................................5
TIRE SAFETY............................................................................................................... 7 - 8
BEFORE OPERATION................................................................................................. 7 - 8
OPERATING SUGGESTIONS.........................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................35
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your new McFarlane transport cart and harrow sections. We know that
you will get many years of dependable service from this modernly designed unit.
You may have had a particular application in mind when you purchased this unit. There are actually
many uses for the McFarlane harrow including incorporation of herbicides and pesticides, leveling
and smoothing tilled soil, and covering of broadcast seeds. Contact your dealer if you would like
more information or have questions concerning these or other applications.
LIMITED WARRANTY
If within one year from the date of purchase, this transport cart and/or its accompanying harrow
sections fail due to defect in material or workmanship, McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc. will repair it, free
of charge.
Warranty service is available by simply contacting the nearest McFarlane dealership throughout the
United States or Canada.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to
state.
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SAFETY
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS
USED TO CALL ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
• ATTENTION!
• BECOME ALERT!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for each 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.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or the manual is
damaged, please contact your local dealer or:
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SAFETY FIRST!
Equipment Safety Guidelines
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of
equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by
observing the following precautions. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and
insist that those working with you, or for you, follow them.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER, or instruction safety decal that is not readable or
missing.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator
should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s
operations. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this
manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it
works.
To prevent injury, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove, or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety
signs and practice the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of the transport cart or the harrows. If their ability to do a job, or to do so
safely, is in question - DO NOT TRY IT.
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How to Install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
Tire Safety
• Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an
explosion which may result in serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to mount tires unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the
job.
• Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should be
called to service and/or mount tires.
• Always order and install tires and wheels with appropriate capacity to meet or exceed the weight
of the unit. Be sure to inflate tires to tire manufacturer’s specifications
• Tires that are provided by the manufacturer are designed for speeds LESS THAN 20mph. Do
Not exceed or tire failure will occur.
Remember:
Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator. If there is any
portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized dealer
or the manufacturer.
Before Operation:
• Carefully study and understand this manual.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and (eye protection) sight protectors be worn.
• Keep wheel lug nuts or bolts tightened.
• Assure that the tires are inflated evenly.
• Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts, or cracked welds, and make
necessary repairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Before using the hydraulics on the cart, be sure all fittings and connections are tight.
• Be sure that there are no tools lying on the unit.
• Make sure that the area is clear of children, animals, and other obstacles before using.
• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar
with your new equipment. Practice operation of your new unit. Completely familiarize yourself
and other operators with its operation before using.
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• Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a
mechanical retainer and attach safety chain.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing
up to the equipment.
During Operation:
• SAFETY CHAIN - If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, a safety chain
should be obtained and installed. Always follow state and local regulations regarding a safety
chain when towing farm equipment on a public highway. Be sure to check with local law
enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. Only a safety chain (not an elastic or
nylon/plastic tow strap) should be used to retain the connection between the towing and towed
machines in the event of separation of the primary attaching system.
• Install the safety chain by crossing the chains under the tongue and secure to the draw bar cage
or hitch or bumper frame.
• Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to
start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher
noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
• NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor or
equipment, except as required for operation.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
• When altering operation, even periodically, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, shut off the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
• Do not operate the hydraulic cylinders without the flow restrictors installed; the free falling
harrow sections may cause serious injury.
• Pick the levelest possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid the edges of ditches or
gullies and steep hillsides.
• Periodically clear the equipment of brush, twigs, or other materials to prevent buildup of dry
combustible materials.
• Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
• Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury
or death.
• Allow for unit length when making turns.
• Do not walk or work under raised wings unless securely positioned in wing rests.
• Keep all bystanders, pets, and livestock clear of the work area, particularly when raising or
lowering harrow sections.
• Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.
• As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment periodically. Correct all problems.
Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
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Following Operation:
• When disconnecting, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, lock the wings together
with the tie-bar (see Transformation Instructions), relieve hydraulic fluid pressure, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition keys. Make sure all jack and support stands are in place before
removing hitch pins.
• Store the unit in an area away from human activity on a hard level surface.
• Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage
and livestock injury could result.
• Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
Performing Maintenance:
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Before working on this machine, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, lower into
field position, relieve the hydraulic fluid pressure, shut off the engine and remove the ignition
keys.
• Always use safety support and block the wheels. When performing maintenance, never use a
jack to support the machine. Assist the jack with blocks or other adequate support.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all pressure.
• Never use hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin.
• Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured
by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Gangrene can result. Without immediate
medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
• When installing, replacing, or repairing hydraulic system cylinders or parts, make sure that the
entire system is charged and free of air before resuming operations. Failure to bleed the system
of all air can result in improper machine operation, causing severe injury.
• After servicing, be sure all tools, parts, and service equipment are removed.
• Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. The
manufacturer will not claim responsibility for damages as a result of the use of unapproved parts
and/or accessories.
• If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, the manufacturer does not accept
any liability for injury or warranty.
OPERATING SUGGESTIONS
• To maximize the harrow’s performance, it should be towed at speeds ranging from six to nine (6
- 9) mph. This keeps the field debris moving through the harrow sections and avoids clogging.
The best results will be obtained after the paint has been scoured from the teeth.
• Choose the angle of attack of the harrow teeth based on field conditions. For more information
see the section titled Angle of Attack.
• Getting the unit ready for field use includes the following steps (refer to figure 1):
1. Rotate the cylinder lock bars forward.
2. Disconnect the tie-bar on the left side and swing it forward and pin it to the stow bracket.
3. Slowly back up until the wings are slightly ahead of the center bar. As you back up, be sure
the wings open evenly.
4. Secure the wing cables to the cable brackets on the front of the A-frame.
5. Drive forward until the cables are tight and lower into the field position
6. Check that the wings are in line with the center bar. If necessary, adjust the wing cable
brackets to ensure that the wings are pulled evenly.
Figure 1A
• Getting the unit ready for transport includes the following steps (refer to figure 1):
1. Rotate the harrows to the upright position.
2. Slowly back up until the wing cables are slack and disconnect the cables from the A-frame.
3. Store the wing cables by wrapping them around the lift arms and then hooking them over
cable stow brackets. (Make sure they are off of the ground and clear for transport.)
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Figure 1B
4. Rotate the cylinder lock bars back into the lock position.
5. Slowly drive forward until the wings are straight back behind the unit.
Note: If this unit has any of the add-on options, refer to those manuals for operation instructions.
ASSEMBLY SUGGESTIONS
• You will find the machine is easier to assemble if the set-up instructions are followed in the
order given in the manual.
• Before beginning, sort the various bolt bags, hardware bags and hydraulic bags according to
what part of the unit that is being setup. Refer to the end of the parts listing in appendix B. Only
open the bag or bags that are required as the setup instructions are followed.
• Whenever the terms “left” and “right” are used, it should be understood to mean when standing
behind and facing the unit. This is also known as the “driver’s left” and the “driver’s right.”
• The term “field position” refers to the position the harrows are in when the unit is being used in
the field - that is, with the wings out and the harrow sections down.
• The term “transport position” refers to the position the harrows would be in when the unit is
being transported from place to place - that is, with the harrows up and the wings folded and
secured with the tie-bar.
• When assembling, make sure the parts are securely held before proceeding to the next step.
• Bolt torque specifications are given in appendix A.
• The hydraulic cylinder and hose requirements are listed in the parts listing in appendix B. It is
not recommended that other size cylinders or hoses be substituted. Hoses are marked with the
part number near the ends. The last three digits indicate the hose length in inches. Fittings with
a restrictor are marked with an ‘R’.
• A dual acting hydraulics supply is required. The unit is designed for the standard ASAE
pressure of 1500 psi.
• Tire requirements are also listed in the parts listing in appendix B.
• Layout diagrams for each unit may be found in appendix C. Mark the page with the diagram that
refers to your unit, it will be referred to periodically throughout the manual.
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STEP - BY - STEP ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bolt the square frame to the A-frame. Refer to Figure 2. Use sixteen 5/8” x 2” bolts, lock
washers, and hex nuts.
2. Bolt the main frame axle assemblies to the frame. Use twelve 5/8” x 2” bolts, lock washers, and
hex nuts.
3. Mount the wheels with 11L x 15 tires on the main frame axle assemblies.
4. Attach the 10” jack to the A-frame. Attach the hose post using the ½ x 8 x 5 u-bolts, lock
washers and hex nuts.
SQUARE FRAME
A-FRAME AXLE
ASSEMBLY
HOSE POST
Figure 2
5. Assemble either a clevis hitch (Figure 3) or a pintle hitch (Figure 4) as required by the tractor or
towing vehicle. Note the opposite orientation of the base hitch for each hitch type. Attach the
hitch assembly to the A-frame with two 1” x 6 ½” bolts and locking nuts.
Parts have been provided to assemble a clevis hitch or a pintle hitch. Not all the included parts will
be needed to assemble either type of hitch. Be sure to store the extra parts in a safe place; they will
be needed if one requires the use of the other hitch type.
Note: For clarity purposes, the rest of the diagrams will be shown with out the main axles and rims.
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CLEVIS HITCH PINTLE HITCH
CUSHION
V-PLATE
CLEVIS OR
3/4" x 5" BOLT
3/4" x 2 1/2" BOLT
AND HEX NUT
BASE HITCH
Figure 3 Figure 4
CENTER BAR
SQUARE FRAME
Figure 5
1. Attach the center bar to the square frame. Refer to Figure 5. Use the 1 ½” x 11 1/16” hinge
pins, ½” x 3” grade 8 bolts, and locking hex nuts.
2. Without using the hydraulics, attach the ASAE 5” x 16” cylinders to the cylinder posts on the
square frame and to the center bar hinge plate. Note the locations of the ports and the direction
of travel. Use the 1 ¼” x 6 ¾” cylinder pins with 3 holes. The extra portion of the pin should be
position to the outside of the unit.
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Install the Main Frame Hydraulics
Refer to Figure 6 and the hydraulic system diagram in appendix B for more details.
HYDRAULIC
HOSE CLIPS
Figure 6
1. Insert all fittings into each of the ports on the cylinders. For proper placement of fittings, refer
to the diagram and listing in appendix B. Do not over tighten.
2. Connect all hoses as shown above and in appendix B.
3. Attach the hoses to the frame by bolting the dual hose clips to the weld plates on the frame.
Before further assembly, the hydraulic system must be filled with oil. Attach the unit to a tractor
and connect the hydraulic lines. Using hydraulic controls, rotate the center bar and wings several
times to fill the cylinders and hoses with oil.
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Attach the Cylinder Lock Bars
Bolt the cylinder lock bars to the cylinder posts on the main square frame. Refer to Figure 7. Use
the lynch pins provided to secure into place. Note the location of the storage pin for the cylinder
lock bar when the unit is in the field position. Use the bridge pin provided.
CENTER
BAR
CYLINDER
PIN
CYLINDER LOCK
STORAGE PIN
MAIN FRAME
Figure 7
1. Attach the hinge knuckles to the center bar. Use 1 3/4” x 11 1/16” hinge knuckle pins, 5/8” x 4
1/2” grade 8 bolts, and locking hex nuts. Refer to Figure 8.
2. Attach the wings to the hinge knuckles using the remaining 1 3/4” x 11 1/16” hinge knuckle
pins, 5/8” x 4” grade 8 bolts, and locking hex nuts. The wing axle end plate should be offset
towards the front of the unit as shown in figure 9.
*NOTE: Be sure the wings are orientated correctly. Both wings are marked left hand and right
hand and a visual reference can be made by looking at Figure 10.
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CENTER BAR
1 3/4" x 11 1/16" HINGE
KNUCKLE PINS
FRONT
(FIELD POSITION)
HINGE KNUCKLE
LEFT WING
Figure 8
FRONT
Figure 9
1. Mount the field position axles to the ends of the wings as shown in Figure 9 (note the location of
the gussets). Use eight 5/8” x 2” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts.
2. Mount the wheels with 11L x 15 tires on the wing wheel axle assemblies.
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Mount the Lift Arms
1. Refer to the appropriate layout diagram in appendix C. Place a mark on the center bar and wings
at the locations for each of the lift arms. Be sure the dimensions are for your unit.
2. Center a lift arm on each of these marks and secure using two ½” x 11” bolts, lock washers, and
hex nuts for each lift arm. Refer to Figure 10.
*NOTE: There are four special lift arms that have a hydraulic hose clip welded to them. They are to
be installed on either side of the hinge knuckle on the center bar and wings. See the figure below.
TOOL BAR
1/2 X 11 BOLTS,
LOCK WASHERS AND HEX NUTS
PLACEMENT MARK
LIFT ARMS
LEFT WING
CYLINDER POST
Figure 10
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3. Bolt an 8-link pull chain in between each of the lift arm pull points Use ½” x 2” bolts, lock
washers, and hex nuts. Refer to Figure 11.
Figure 11
4. Bolt an 8-link lift chain between the chain tabs at the rear end of each lift arm. Note that the 4
lift arms on the center bar require 4-link chains.
LIFT ARM
Figure 12
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5. Attach a rear pull point assembly to the rear end of each of the 4 lift arms on the center bar
ONLY. Use four ½” x 3” bolts and lock nuts. Refer to Figure 13.
6. Bolt 8-link pull chains to the end of the rear pull point assembly with a ½” x 2” bolt, lock
washer, and hex nut. Refer to Figure 13.
LIFT ARM
REAR PULL
POINT ASSEMBLY
Figure 13
7. Refer to the layout diagrams in appendix C for the locations of the different lengths of stabilizer
angles. Bolt the stabilizer angles to the bolt plates near the rear end of the lift arms. Refer to
Figure 14. Use 7/16” x 1 ¼” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts.
STABILIZER BAR
LIFT ARM
Figure 14
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Angle of Attack
Before actually placing the harrows, you many want to determine the ‘angle of attack’ desired for
your particular application. Refer to Figure 15 to help clarify what is meant by ‘angle of attack.’
McFarlane flexible harrow sections have a built-in system which allows the harrow owner a choice
between a steep or shallow angle of attack. To change the angle of attack, simply reverse the harrow
section and pull it from the other end.
Each angle has its advantages and disadvantages. The steeper angle of attack is for more aggressive
harrowing. However, the steeper the angle, the greater the tendency there is for the sections to clog
with field debris.
Be sure all adjoining harrow sections are set to the same angle. Each section is matched to the one
next to it and may become entangled if the angle settings do not match. It may be desirable to set
the front sections (8-bar on a 16-bar harrow) aggressive and the rear sections less aggressive. Just
make sure the each section angle makes the one directly to the left or right.
NEUTRAL POSITION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
Figure 15
Harrow Identification
The number of teeth on a bar is the same as the first digit of the harrow identification number. The
last number is the number of bars per section. An FH-600-8 would have six teeth per bar and 8 bars;
an FH-800-8 would have eight teeth per bar and 8 bars.
Now that you have determined the desired angle of attack and identified the harrow sections,
position the harrow sections on the ground under each pair of lift arms. Refer to the layout diagrams
in appendix C to determine the placement of the harrow sections.
1. Bolt the pull chains to the front tabs on the harrow sections. Refer to Figure 16. Use ½” x 1 ½”
bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts. The chains should be bolted to the bottom of the
pull tabs. Make sure that the chains are not twisted.
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HEX NUT
LOCK WASHER
FLAT WASHER
Figure 16
1. Bolt the lift chains to the rear lift clevis of the front FA harrow sections. Be sure the lift clevis is
in the bottom hole of the section. Use ½” x 2” bolts, square washers and lock nuts. Note that the
FA section is shown in the more aggressive position.
2. Attach the rear harrow sections on the center bar to the rear pull chains. Use ½” x 1 ½” bolts,
flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts.
LIFT
ARM
REAR
SECTION
4-LINK CHAIN
FRONT
FA SECTION
Figure 18
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2. Bolt the front and rear harrow sections together on the wings using two, 5/16” x 1 ½” x 6” dual
section connector links at each pull tab. Use two ½” x 2” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts. Do
not tighten yet.
3. Bolt the lift chains to the dual section connector links. Use one 7/16” V-bolt and two lock nuts
on each link. Tighten all dual section connector link bolts.
4. Make sure that the harrow sections match each other, the angle of attack is correct, and the
chains are not twisted.
LIFT ARM
7/16" V-BOLT
DUAL SECTION
CONNECTOR LINKS
REAR
FRONT SECTION
SECTION
Figure 19
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3RD LIFT ARM
3/4" x 10"
BOLTS
STOP BLOCK
CLAMP PLATE
Figure 20
2. Attach the hydraulic cylinders with the open ports facing down as shown. Refer to Figure 21.
Connect the rod end of the cylinder to the transport wing wheel axle and the base end of the
cylinder to the fixed cylinder post. Note: When the cylinder is fully retracted the transport wing
wheel should be in line with all other transport wheels so that the entire unit can be pulled
straight.
3. Mount the wheels with 11L x 15 tires on the hubs.
4. A 1” stop collar may be used to narrow the harrow cart’s transport width. The stop collar allows
the transport wheel to slightly toe inwards as the unit is being pulled forward.
2 X 4 CYLINDER
Figure 21
*Note: For the hydraulics layout refer to the diagram in appendix B.
5. Run the 290” hoses along the right side of the main frame back to the center bar.
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6. Bolt the hydraulic hose tee post to the center bar 6” from the center bar hinge plate as shown in
Figure 22. Use a ½ x 6 x 7 ¾ U-bolt, lock washers and hex nuts.
7. Attach the hydraulic tees to the tee brackets by inserting the long leg of a tee through the tee
bracket and securing with a tee nut.
8. Attach the two remaining longer hoses to the left port of the tee and run to the left hand
transport cylinder. The hoses should pass through the brackets of the lift arms and at the hinge
knuckles should run across the tops of the hydraulic hoses clips that are on the lift arms.
9. Repeat for the right hand wing using the two remaining shorter hoses.
10. Connect all hoses to the transport position wing wheel cylinders. The hoses from the top tee
should be connected to the base end of the cylinders and the hoses from the bottom tee should
be connected to the rod end of the cylinders. Be sure the hoses will not catch on the rotating
transport wing wheel axle assemblies when the cylinders are actuated.
11. Secure the hoses to the hydraulic hose clips near the hinge knuckles. Be sure to pull the slack
from both ends of the hoses to the hinge knuckle between the two hose clips. Secure the hoses
to the center bar and wings with pull ties. Be sure the hoses will not catch on any moving parts
and that there is enough slack between the main frame and the center bar for the unit to be
folded into the transport position.
12. Attach the 326” main frame hoses to the tees on the center bar. Secure the hoses to the main
frame by using the stacked dual hoses clips. Be sure there is enough slack in the rear for the
center bar to rotate.
TEE BRACKET
HYDRAULIC TEE
& NUT
GATHER SLACK
HERE
HOSE CLIPS
1/2" U-BOLT,
LOCK WASHER
& HEX NUT
Figure 22
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Attach the Wing Jack Plates
1. Attach the wing jack plates to the wing tubes. Refer to Figure 23. Use 5/8” x 7” x 8 ½” U-
bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts.
WING JACK
PLATE
LIFT ARM
CENTER
BAR
LEFT WING
Figure 23
Attach the Tie-Bar
1. Actuate the main frame hydraulic cylinders to raise the lift arms into the upright position.
Secure the cylinders in place with the lock arms.
2. Bolt the right tie-bar half to the tab on the back side of the right transport wheel clamp plate.
Refer to Figure 24. Use a 7/16” x 2” bolt and lock nut.
3. Slide the left tie-bar half inside of the right half.
4. Attach the right end of the tie-bar assembly to the tie-bar stow bracket with a 3/8” x 2 ½” Lynch
pin. Bolt the stow bracket to the right wing with ½” x 7” x 8 ¾” U-bolts, lock washers, and hex
nuts.
For more information on the use of the tie-bar, refer to the operating instructions.
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1/2" x 7 x 8 3/4 U-BOLT,
LOCK WASHERS,
AND HEX NUTS
RIGHT
WING 7/16" x 2" BOLT,
AND LOCK NUT
TIE-BAR
STOW BRACKET
3/8" x 2 1/2"
LYNCH PIN LEFT TIE-
BAR HALF RIGHT TIE-
BAR HALF
Figure 24
1. Clamp the main pivot arm base to the square frame 9” from the frame splice plate as shown in
Figure 25. Use four ¾” x 11” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts.
2. Repeat on the other side.
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3/4" x 11"
BOLTS
PIVOT TUBE
BASE PLATE
9"
Figure 25
Slide the pivot arm assemblies onto the main pivot arm bases with the arms extending out the sides
of the cart as shown in Figure 26.
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PIVOT ARM
ASSEMBLIES
PIVOT ARM
BASES
Figure 26
Attach the lock bracket assemblies to the A-frame 47” from the frame splice plate as shown in
Figure 27. Use 5/8” x 6” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts. Do not tighten yet.
5/8" LOCK
WASHERS AND
HEX NUTS
5/8" BOLTS
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Complete the following steps on each side of the cart. Refer to Figure 28.
1. Loosen the eye bolt and detach the tension spring from the lock arm.
2. Rotate the pivot arm and the lock arm so that they are fully engaged.
3. Reattach the spring and tighten the eye bolt to put tension on the spring.
4. Move the lock arm mounting bracket forward or back on the A-frame to ensure that the pivot
arm and lock are fully engaged.
5. Clamp the lock arm assembly in place by tightening the bolts. Check to make sure that the pivot
arm and the lock arm are still fully engaged.
6. Attach the ¾” x 6” yoke to the tab on the lock bracket. Thread the adjuster rod into the clevis
until the bushing on the other end of the rod lines up with the two tabs on the A-frame. Secure
into place using the 1” x 2 ½” clevis pins and cotter pins.
PIVOT ARM
& LOCK ARM
Figure 28
1. Attach the cable bracket to the center bar 6” from the cylinder hinge plate. Refer to Figure 29.
Use two ½” x 7” x 8 ¾” u-bolts, lock washers and hex nuts.
2. Attach the frame cable guide ring to the rear side of the frame splice plate as shown in Figure 30.
Use the existing top two bolts, lock washers and hex nuts.
3. Attach the axle cable guide brackets to the axle plate as shown in Figure 30. Replace the 5/8” x
2” bolts with 5/8” x 2 ½” bolts.
4. Repeat on the other side of the cart.
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1/2" U-BOLT
CABLE
BRACKET
Figure 29
AXLE
CABLE GUIDE
BRACKET
SPLICE PLATE
Figure 30
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Install the Cables
1. Slide a 3/8” cable through the frame cable guide ring and the axle cable guide bracket. Refer to
Figure 31.
2. Attach the cable to the bracket on the center bar. Use a ½” x 2 ½” bolt and lock nut and bushing.
3. Connect an 11-link chain to the other end of the cable with a quick-link.
4. Secure the last link of the chain to the lock arm tab with a shackle.
5. Repeat on the other side.
The cables must have slack when in the field position to allow for the center bar to rotate before
unlocking the lock bar mechanism. The chain length will be adjusted when assembly is complete.
CABLE BRACKET
WITH BUSHING
AXLE CABLE
GUIDE BRACKET
FRAME CABLE
GUIDE RING
Figure 31
1. Attach the main pull tube to the pivot bracket with the 1 ½” x 6 1/2” pin. Refer to Figure 32.
Note that the grease fitting should be on the end nearest to the cart and pointed up.
2. Lock the pin in place with a ½” x 3” bolt and locking hex nut.
3. Repeat on the other side.
32
1/2" x 3" BOLT AND
LOCKING HEX NUT
MAIN WING
PULL TUBE
PIVOT BRACKET
1 1/2" x 6 1/2" PIN
Figure 32
LEFT WING
CLAMP PLATE
STOP TAB
5/8" X 8" OR 9" BOLTS
3/4 X 6 BOLT LOCK WASHERS & HEX NUTS
& LOCK NUT
MAIN WING
PULL TUBE
Figure 33
33
Cable Adjustment
Slowly rotate the center bar into the transport position. Be sure the locks do not release before the
lift arms reach about a 45° angle. If the lock bar unlocks too early in the lifting procedure, the lock
will be damaged.
If the center bar rotates all the way up and the locks do not release, the chains connecting the cables
and the lock arms must be shortened. Shorten the chains one link at a time until the lock bars release
as soon as the sections have been lifted off the ground (when the lift arm forms about a 45° angle
with the ground).
Final Adjustments
1. Check to make sure that all bolts and fasteners are tight.
2. With the unit in the transport position (refer to the operating instructions), attach the red and
amber reflectors at the widest visible points. The red reflectors should be visible from the rear
of the unit, and the amber reflectors should be visible from the front of the unit.
Do not detach the unit from the tractor unless the unit is in the transport position with jack stands
down and the cylinder lock bars in place.
This completes the assembly of your harrow and transport cart. Before using the unit, double check
that all components have been assembled properly. If there are any questions regarding any of the
assembly steps, contact your local dealer for an explanation. Do not operate this or any equipment
unless you are sure that all components operate as they were designed to operate.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Hydraulics actuate too rapidly Hydraulic restrictor not Install hydraulic restrictor
installed
Wing(s) not aligned with the Wing cable bracket(s) Reposition wing cable
center bar improperly positioned bracket(s)
Excessive clogging during Angle of attack too steep Pull harrow sections from the
operations other end
Pivot arm will not lock Pivot arm improperly Reposition pivot arm base
securely positioned
Lock mechanism will not Cable/chain assembly is too Shorten chain at end of cable
release when lift arms are long (CAUTION: do not
raised completely overcompensate - damage to
lock bracket assembly may
occur if chain is too short)
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BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICTIONS
Max. Min.
18.5X8.5-8 ½ nut 85 75
7.60-15 ½x1 85 75
9.5L-15 ½x1 90 80
11L-15 ½x1 90 80
12.5L-15 9/16 x 1 90 80
13X13.5-15 9/16 x 1 90 80
425/65R 22.5 3/4 nut 90 80
36 APPENDIX A
WDL-2070 HARROW CART
PARTS DIAGRAM
37 APPENDIX B
WDL-2070 HARROW CART
PARTS LIST
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time
without obligation to modify previous products.
39 APPENDIX B
FH-8-BAR HARROW SECTIONS
PARTS DIAGRAM & LISTING
INCLUDES FH-500-8, FH-600-8, FH-700-8, FH-800-8, AND FH-900-8
20
21 19
10
11
12
8
7
13 6
14 5
16
4
15 3
17
18 2 FH-700-8 SHOWN
1
The #1 bar is the bar with an equal amount of tube to the right and left of the pull flats. The #8 bar is
the bar that is staggered off to one side.
When pulling the harrow section from the #1 bar, the teeth will be in the least aggressive setting.
When pulling from the #8 bar the teeth will be in the most aggressive setting.
9/24/08
41 APPENDIX B
FA-600-8-BAR HARROW SECTION
11 10
12 9
8
7
13
6
5
4
14 3
2
15
1
1/15/06
42 APPENDIX B
WDL-2070 HARROW CART
HYDRAULICS PARTS LIST
43 APPENDIX B
HYDRAULIC TRANSPORT WHEEL OPTION
PARTS DIAGRAM
44 APPENDIX B
HYDRAULIC TRANSPORT WHEEL OPTION
PARTS LIST
Bolts, washers, and nuts are not shown. Refer to the step-by-step assembly instructions for details.
McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time
without obligation to modify previous products.
45 APPENDIX B
AUTO-BACKUP WING PULL-TUBE OPTION
PARTS DIAGRAM
46 APPENDIX B
AUTO-BACKUP WING PULL-TUBE OPTION
PARTS LIST
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 WD-2912 LOCK BRACKET ASSEMBLY CLAMP PLATE 2
2 WD-2920 LEFT LOCK BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1
** WD-2921 RIGHT LOCK BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1
3 WD-2922 LOCK ARM 2
4 WD-2901 PIVOT ARM ASSEMBLY 2
5 WD-2904 PIVOT ARM BASE 2
6 WD-2914 PIVOT ARM BASE CLAMP PLATE 2
7 WD-2924 AXLE CABLE GUIDE BRACKET 4
8 BU-1267 U-BOLT (1/2 X 6 X 7 ¾) (WDL-2045 through 2060 only) 2
** BU-1278 U-BOLT (1/2 X 7 X 8 ¾) (WDL-2070 only) 2
9 WD-2909 CABLE BRACKET (WDL-2045 through 2060 only) 2
** WD-2929 CABLE BRACKET (WDL-2070 only) 2
10 HD-1216 BUSHING 2
11 HDL-2534 EYE BOLT 2
12 RBH-0308 SPRING 2
13 CH-0703 3-LINK CHAIN 2
14 AL-030 SHACKLE 4
15 WD-2911 LOCK COLLAR 2
16 WD-2915 TUBE CONNECTOR PIN 2
17 WD-2905 WING PULL TUBE CONNECTOR 2
18 CH-0611 11-LINK CHAIN 2
19 WD-181 QUICK LINK 2
20 WD-2908 FRAME CABLE GUIDE RING 2
21 WC-8105 CABLE 2
22 *** MAIN PULL TUBE 2
23 WD-2926 WING ANCHOR LONG BUSHING 2
24 WD-2906 WING ANCHOR (WDL-2045 through 2060 only) 2
** WD-2946 WING ANCHOR (WDL-2070 only) 2
25 WDL-2711 WING ANCHOR CLAMP PLATE (2045 through 2060 only) 2
** WDL-2731 WING ANCHOR CLAMP PLATE (WDL-2070 only) 2
26 WD-2916 WING ANCHOR PIN 2
27 WD-2936 WING ANCHOR SHORT BUSHING 2
28 WD-2918 ¾ X 6 YOKE 2
29 HD-1149 1 X 2 ½ CLEVIS PIN & 3/16 X 2 COTTER PIN 2
30 WD-2917 ADJUSTER ROD 2
** BB-0470 BOLT BAG (WDL-2045 through 2060 only) 1
** BB-0475 BOLT BAG (WDL-2070 only) 1
** *** LITERATURE PACKET 1
** Unnumbered items are not pictured.
*** Please specify model number when ordering these parts.
Bolts, washers, and nuts are not shown. Refer to the step-by-step assembly instructions for details.
McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time
without obligation to modify previous products.
47 APPENDIX B
WDL-2070 HARROW CART
LAYOUT DIAGRAM
48 APPENDIX C
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
This form must be filled out by the dealer and owner and sent to: McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc.,
1330 Dallas Street, P.O. Box 100, Sauk City, WI 53583.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and customer at the time of delivery.
Address____________________________________Address___________________________________________
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment; review included the operator’s manual content,
equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date_________________________Dealer’s signature_________________________________________________
The above equipment and operator’s manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care,
adjustments, safe operation, and applicable warranty policy.
Date_________________________Owner’s signature_________________________________________________
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