AGROdeviate Hawkins Corn Reel Series User manual

Corn Reel
Operation Manual
Revised 09.20
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FOR ALL CORN REEL MODELS

Table of Contents
OPERATION GUIDE
IN THE FIELD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
ENABLE REEL FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Operation GUide
(1) In the eld
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-See (3.1) for information on how to enable the reel function in your combine monitor.
1.1 - Initial startup
-Check that all reel functions are working in the desired direction before going to
the eld. Reverse hydraulic hoses, if necessary.
-Make sure Stop Bolts/Stroke Control Blocks are installed for proper lower height limit.
-After rst 5 hours of use check all bolts, drive chain, and ttings for tightness.
Loose parts and oil leaks can be hazardous.
-Check that Zerk Bolts on Reel Holders are unlocked and greased to allow
Fore & Aft function to work.

Operation GUide
(1) In the eld
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Slow down! Down corn typically requires slower operating speeds to feed material
into the corn head and through the combine, even with a corn reel.
1.2 - General Tips for Operating your Hawkins Corn Reel
If possible, wait for dry conditions to allow smooth feeding of material into the head.
Conditions can change quickly. Reel settings will need to be adjusted as conditions
evolve to optimize material ow.

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Operation GUide
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- A good starting point for reel speed is approximately equal to ground speed.
1.3 - Setting Corn Reel speed
- Make small adjustments to reel speed to optimize ow into the corn head.
- Running the reel too fast can cause ears to be thrown out of the corn head.
- Running the reel too slow can inhibit material ow into the corn head.

Operation GUide
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- Reel height should be set just low enough to create a conveying action into the
corn head.
1.4 - Setting Corn Reel height
- Running the reel height too low can cause stalk wrapping and overthrow of material.
- When harvesting corn that is mostly upright with tops broken, set reel paddles near
ear height to aid in moving“u”into the corn head.
- When harvesting areas of standing corn, raise the reel out of the way of incoming corn.

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Operation GUide
(1) In the eld
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A good starting point for reel fore & aft is to set the reel just behind the ear saver aps to aid in
moving material as it is sheared o by the stalk rolls.
1.5 - Setting Corn Reel Fore & Aft
In dry conditions it may help to run the reel closer to the head auger, leaving at least an ear width
between the paddle tips and the ighting to avoid shelling.
Generally, the reel will need to be run forward in its range in heavy down corn conditions and further
back in less severe“dry u”conditions.

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(1) - In the eld
1.6 - Fore & Aft Control Switch
Up Position: Reel Lift function activated
Middle Position: Combine deck plate function activated
Down Position: Reel Fore & Aft function activated
- The Selector Valve for hydraulic functions on the Hawkins Corn Reel is controlled from the combine
cab with a 3-position switch.

Operation Guide
(2) - Service
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- Grease Reel Holders & Chain Box Zerk Bolts/Arms daily (10 hrs) to weekly (50 hrs) depending
on Fore & Aft usage
2.1 – The Hawkins Corn Reel is equipped with grease zerks at critical wear points. These should be
greased according to recommendations listed below. Graphite grease is recommended.
- Grease Corn Reel bearings daily (10 hours).

Operation Guide
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- Lubricate Chain weekly (50 hours)
2.1 – The Hawkins Corn Reel is equipped with grease zerks at critical wear points. These should be
greased according to recommendations listed below. Graphite grease is recommended.
- Grease Corn Reel hinges weekly (50 hours) - If reel height is adjusted frequently, grease daily (10 hours)
Drago/Geringho
Hinge
Standard Hinge