AG SHIELD ReCon 200 Service manual

AG SHIELD
OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK
AND PARTS MANUAL
ReCon 200 pull type
Ag Shield Manufacturing
Box 9, Benito, Manitoba R0L 0C0
phone [phone] or 204-539-2000
fax [phone]
e-mail address [e-mail]
Please visit web site at http\\:www.agshield.com
Printed in Canada - Nov 25, 2002 REV 8A -Part No 113587
Serial no.-1802100 1803700
2” Mechanical gearbox drive

WARRANTY REGISTRATION-ReCon 200 Swath Reconditioner
RETURN TO AG SHIELD MANUFACTURING
BOX 9, BENITO, MB, R0L 0C0
PHONE [phone] or 204-539-2000 FAX [phone]
e-mail sales @agshield.com
This form must be filled out by the dealer(if applicable) and signed by both the dealer and
customer at the time of delivery, and returned to Ag Shield within 10 days to validate warranty.
Customer ______________________________
Address________________________________
City,___________________________________
Prov.__________ Code___________________
phone(______)__________________________
fax____________________________________
Model and size____ ReCon 200
_____7 ft _____9 ft ____ Double 9 ft.
Delivery Date___________________________
Used for - farm custom haymaking
DEALER INSPECTION REPORT
____Hydraulic Reservoir filled 3” top with reservoir
in working position
____Hydraulic connections all sealed
____Rollers set @1/8” lowest both sides
____Springs set to 14.5” overall
____Tire pressure 18 psi for cushion
Dealer_________________________________
Address________________________________
City,___________________________________
Prov.__________ Code___________________
phone(______)__________________________
fax____________________________________
Model and size_____ ReCon 200
Serial no_______________________________
Delivery Date___________________________
Used for - farm custom haymaking
SAFETY
____All decals installed
____Reflectors clean
____Guards and shields installed
____Review operating and safety instructions
____Retainer pins installed as required
I have thoroughly instructed the customer on the above described equipment, including the content of the Owner’s
Handbook, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation, and applicable warranty policy.
Date___________________________________ Dealer signature_______________________________________
The equipment was complete with all parts in good working order except as noted below. I have received the owner’s
handbook, and I have been thoroughly instructed in the use of it. I have been instructed in the care, adjustments, the
safe operation of the machine, and the applicable warranty policy.
Date___________________________________ Customer signature____________________________________
Except______________________________________________________________________________________

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1.TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................5
2. INTRODUCTION AND SIGN-OFF FORM............................................................................7
3. SAFETY .............................................................................................................................8
3.1. SAFETY OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................9
3.2. GENERAL SAFETY.....................................................................................................................9
3.3. MAINTENANCE SAFETY ..........................................................................................................10
3.4. THROWN OBJECTS SAFETY...................................................................................................10
3.5. CHAIN DRIVE SAFETY .............................................................................................................10
3.6. HYDRAULIC SAFETY ...............................................................................................................10
3.7. MECHANICAL GEARBOX DRIVELINE SAFETY...................................................................... 10
3.8. STORAGE SAFETY................................................................................................................... 11
3.9. TRANSPORT SAFETY .............................................................................................................. 11
3.10. REFUELING SAFETY................................................................................................................ 11
3.11. TIRE SAFETY............................................................................................................................ 11
3.12. OPERATING SAFETY ...............................................................................................................11
3.13. SAFETY DECALS...................................................................................................................... 12
4. SETUP FROM SHIPPING MODE ......................................................................................14
4.1. MECHANICAL GEAR DRIVE.....................................................................................................14
5. OPERATIONS ...................................................................................................................15
5.1. RECON 200 ADJUSTMENTS....................................................................................................15
5.1.1. Height of operation-Belleville spring disc washers....................................................................................15
5.1.2. Roller speed.............................................................................................................................................. 15
5.1.3. Timing of Drive Rollers..............................................................................................................................15
5.1.4. Roller adjustment vs crop damage ........................................................................................................... 16
5.1.5. Deflector adjustment.................................................................................................................................16
5.2. OPERATIONS............................................................................................................................16
5.2.1. Lubrication- ...............................................................................................................................................16
5.2.2. Drive chain oiling, all models.....................................................................................................................17
5.3. MECHANICAL GEAR BOX DRIVE ONLY - OPERATIONS....................................................... 18
5.3.1. Hook-Up....................................................................................................................................................18
5.3.2. 540-1000 RPM Changeover .....................................................................................................................18
5.3.3. Clutch F34 Spring Disk Maintenance and Settings...................................................................................19
5.3.4. Spring clutch maintenance and settings...................................................................................................19
5.3.5. Constant velocity (C.V.) shaft.................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.6. Lubrication-Mechanical Gearbox Drive.....................................................................................................20
6. AG SHIELD RECON 200 GEAR DRIVE/ 540-1000 CHANGEOVER.................................21
7. SPECIFICATIONS - RECON 200.......................................................................................22
8. PARTS LIST RECON 200 MECHANICAL GEARBOX DRIVE ..........................................23
8.1. ROLLERS/ MAINFRAME(L.H.) AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY....................................................... 23
8.2. DELFECTORS...........................................................................................................................24
8.3. DECAL LOCATIONS................................................................................................................. 25
8.4. ROLLER DRIVE AND CHAIN OILER ........................................................................................ 26
8.5. DRIVE LINE & HITCH ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................... 28
8.6. DRIVE LINE COMPONENTS..................................................................................................... 30
9. WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................34

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2.INTRODUCTION AND SIGN-OFF FORM
Congratulations! on your choice of an Ag Shield ReCon 200 forage reconditioner. This equipment has been
designed and manufactured to meet the haying needs of the discerning farmers and custom haymakers.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are
as seen from the tractor driver's seat and facing in the normal direction of travel.
Ag Shield follows the general safety standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Ag
Shield ReCon 200 must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating, and Maintenance information presented
in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed. Review this
information annually before season start-up. Make these reviews of safety and operation a standard practice for all of
your equipment. An untrained operator is not qualified to operate this machine.
A sign off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment
have read and understood the information in the Operators Handbook and have been instructed in the operation of the
equipment.
SIGN-OFF FORM
DATE
OPERATORS SIGNATURE
EMPLOYERS SIGNATURE

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3.SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important
safety messages on the Ag Shield ReCon 200
and in the manual. When you see this symbol,
be alert to the possibility of personal injury or
death. Follow the instructions in the safety
message.
Accidents Disable and Kill
3 Big Reasons
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING
and CAUTION with the safety messages. The
appropriate signal word for each message has been
selected using the following guide-lines:
DANGER -An immediate and specific hazard which
WILL result in severe personal injury or
death if the proper precautions are not
taken.
WARNING - A specific hazard or unsafe practice
which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death if proper precautions are
not taken.
CAUTION - Unsafe practices which COULD result
in personal injury if proper practices are
not taken, or as a reminder of good
safety practices.

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3.1. SAFETY OVERVIEW
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Ag Shield ReCon 200. YOU must
ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the reconditioner be
familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information contained
in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all good
safety practices that should be adhered to while
operating the reconditioner.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures
and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
•Reconditioner owners must give operating instruc-
tions to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the ReCon 200, and at least
annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
•The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. All accidents can be avoided.
•A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
•Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
3.2. GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before
operating, maintaining,
adjusting or unplugging the
ReCon 200.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate the
reconditioner. An untrained operator is not
qualified to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit
available for use should
the need arise and
know how to use it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should
the need arise and know
how to use it.
5. Do not allow riders.
6. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is
not limited to:
•A hard hat
•Protective shoes with
slip resistant soles
•Protective glasses or goggles
•Heavy gloves
•Hearing protection
7. Stop the engine, place all controls in neutral, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
8. Review safety related items with all personnel
annually.
2.
4.
6.

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3.3. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operators Manual and all safety items
before working with, maintaining or operating the
reconditioner.
2. Stop the tractor engine, place all controls in
neutral, set park brake, remove ignition key, wait
for all moving pads to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
4. Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before
servicing or disconnecting from tractor.
5. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all
moving and/or rotating pads.
6. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children,
when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or
making any adjustments.
7. Place stands or blocks under the frame before
working beneath the machine.
3.4. THROWN OBJECTS SAFETY
1. Always wear safety goggles when working near or
adjusting conditioner.
2. Never stand or run directly behind rollers when
machine is rotating, as rollers are capable of
throwing obstacles at greater than 30 mph.
3. Shields are provided to reduce thrown debris
hazard, Leave chain guard in place, be sure the
rock guards are in place, inspect chain guard
frequently to ensure protection is in good repair.
3.5. CHAIN DRIVE SAFETY
1. Always keep safety guard in place. You might be
the one who trips and falls into a rotating machine.
2. Never adjust the chain tension, roller spacing,
roller tension, or other items with the machine
running, Always stop the machine before opening
chain cover.
3.6. HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in neutral
before dismounting.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and steel lines.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system operates
under extremely high-pressure. Such repairs can
fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe
condition.
5. Wear proper hand and eye protection when
searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a
piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead
of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream
of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention
immediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction can
develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin
surface.
7. Before applying pressure to hydraulic system
make sure that all connections are tight and that all
hoses and fittings are in good condition.
3.7. MECHANICAL GEARBOX
DRIVELINE SAFETY
The operator must obey all safety labels and must
maintain the proper shielding. A high percentage of
driveline injuries occur when safety shielding is missing
or not functioning properly.
1. Do not operate the machine without all driveline,
tractor, and implement shields in place.
2. Before operating the machine be sure drivelines
are attached securely to the tractor and to the
implement.
3. Keep operators and bystanders away from all
moving parts.
4. Shut off tractor engine and remove key before
coming close to the implement or doing any
maintenance