Almaco HP5 User manual

Operator’s Manual
for
ALMACO HP 5 COMBINE
99 M AVENUE / BOX 296
NEVADA, IA 50201
515-382-3506
FAX [phone]
WWW.ALMACO.COM

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TO THE PURCHASER:
We at ALMACO wish to extend to each customer our thanks and congratulations for your
selection of one of our Harvest Pro Plot Combines to be included in your agricultural experiments
and field production inventory.
We believe that our Harvest Pro Combine series offers outstanding performance along with
“in-the-field” versatility.
Each ALMACO combine is virtually hand assembled by our skilled craftsmen, from durable
premium grade materials, to rigid production standards.
The result of our efforts and years of development with practicing agronomists has been a
“laboratory instrument” capable of volume production, yet still meeting the rigid requirements for
field trials and evaluations.
You and your company have joined the ever growing group of agricultural researchers using
ALMACO products.
Please read the information contained within the operator’s manual carefully before operating your
machine.
Respectfully,
Gary W. Clem
President
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COMPONENT DATA SHEET
MODEL HP 5
Serial Number: _________________________ Date Shipped: ____________________
Tire Size: Front:_________________________ Rear: ___________________________
Sieve Type & Size: Top: __________________ Bottom:__________________________
Hydraulics: ____________________________
Engine Type:___________________________ Serial #: _________________________
Header(s): _____________________________ Reel:____________________________
Snout Style(s): _________________________
DRIVES - RIGHT SIDE:
Engine to Jackshaft: ______________________________________________________
Threshing Cylinder Belt: ___________________________________________________
DRIVES - LEFT SIDE:
Jackshaft to Jackshaft: ___________________ Winnowing Blower: ________________
Cyclone Blower: ________________________
CONTROL CABLES:
Ground Drive: ___________________________________________________________
Throttle:________________________________________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD ........................................................................................... SECTION A
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... A-8
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.......................................................................... A-9
SAFETY................................................................................................ SECTION B
GENERAL SAFTEY................................................................................................ B-3
OPERATIONAL SAFETY ....................................................................................... B-5
SERVICE SAFETY................................................................................................. B-8
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ............................................................................... B-11
OPERATION ........................................................................................ SECTION C
FUNCTION
COMBINE FUNCTION ...................................................................................... C-3
ROW CROP HEAD FUNCTION........................................................................ C-4
OPERATOR CONTROL FUNCTION ................................................................ C-5
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE ....................................................................... C-8
MACHINE SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................ C-8
CONCAVE / CYLINDER CLEARANCE CHART ............................................... C-10
HEADER SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
ROW CROP HEAD ........................................................................................... C-12
REMOVING THE HEAD.................................................................................... C-13
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... SECTION D
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... SECTION E
GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................... E-3
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................................................................................. E-4
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ..................................................................... E-5
SERVICE RECORD ............................................................................................... E-5
CONVEYOR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT.......................................................................E-6
HIGH PRESSURE WASHING ....................................................................................E-6
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................... SECTION F
RECEIVING THE COMBINE.......................................................................................F-3
TRANSPORTING THE COMBINE..............................................................................F-3
LOADING / UNLOADING PROCEDURE..............................................................F-3
TOWING......................................................................................................................F-4
STORING THE COMBINE..........................................................................................F-4
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................... SECTION G
DIAGRAMS .......................................................................................... SECTION H
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INTRODUCTION
Read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with all aspects of operation and service of your
machine. It is important that all operators are properly trained. This manual contains safety
information that can prevent personal injury or equipment damage.
Keep this manual for reference, service, and resale. It should remain with the machine at all times.
A storage compartment for manuals has been provided behind the operator’s seat on the engine
compartment.
Machine orientation for left-hand, right-hand, front, and rear in descriptions and drawings is
determined as if you are sitting in the operator’s seat.
Record keeping is an important part of machine operation. A Combine Component Data Sheet
has been provided to keep track of options, features, and part numbers specific to your combine.
This information will help when ordering replacement parts and identifying your combine during
service calls. A Maintenance Schedule and a Daily Maintenance Checklist are also provided to
make sure the recommended service is performed. Following these recommendations will extend
the life of your combine and reduce costly down time and repairs.
All specifications, diagrams, and drawings in this manual are based on the latest information at
printing time. ALMACO reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please contact an ALMACO representative if you have any questions regarding:
- Material in this manual
- Function and operation of the plot combine
- Repair, maintenance, service, or other topics
ALMACO
99 M Ave. PO Box 296
Nevada, IA 50201-1549
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Beeper: [phone]
Web Page: www.almaco.com
E-Mail:
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