Almaco SPC 20 User manual

Operator’s Manual
for
ALMACO SPC 20 COMBINE
99 M AVENUE
NEVADA, IA 50201
515-382-3506
FAX [phone]
WWW.ALMACO.COM

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Manual ID Number
MOC0207095

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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 Self Propelled Combines to be included in your agricultural experiments and field
production inventory.
We believe that our Self Propelled Combine series offers outstanding performance included with
“in-the-field” versatility.
Each ALMACO planter 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................A-7
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY..............................................................................A-8
COMPONENT DATA SHEET.....................................................................................A-9
SAFETY...................................................................................................SECTION B
GENERAL SAFTEY....................................................................................................B-3
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH............................................................................B-6
OPERATIONAL SAFTEY............................................................................................B-7
SERVICE SAFTEY......................................................................................................B-9
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS....................................................................................B-12
OPERATION............................................................................................SECTION C
FUNCTION
COMBINE FUNCTION ..........................................................................................C-3
HEADER FUNCTION............................................................................................C-4
OPERATOR CONTROL FUNCTION....................................................................C-6
MACHINE SETINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS ..............................................................C-10
CONCAVE / CYLINDER CLEARANCE CHART...................................................C-11
HEADER SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
ROW CROP HEAD................................................................................................C-12
CORN HEAD .........................................................................................................C-13
STANDARD PLATFORM HEAD ...........................................................................C-15
TROUBLE SHOOTING...........................................................................SECTION D
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................SECTION E
GUIDELINES...............................................................................................................E-3
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE......................................................................................E-4
DAILY MAINTENANCE LOG......................................................................................E-5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS............................................................................................E-7
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS .............................................................................................E-8
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE...........................................................................E-9
CONVEYOR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT.......................................................................E-13
HIGH PRESSURE WASHING ....................................................................................E-14
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

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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 and equipment damage.
This manual is a permanent part of the machine and should remain with the machine for reference,
service, and resale. A storage compartment for manuals has been provided near operators seat.
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. Use the Parts Manual to help identify standard replacement parts.
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 about:
- 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
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Beeper: [phone]
Web Page: www.almaco.com
E-Mail:
[email protected]
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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
We guarantee each ALMACO combine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one
year from date of shipment from the factory.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the replacement or the repair at our Nevada, Iowa
factory of such part as shall appear to us, upon inspection, to have been defective in material or
workmanship.
This warranty does not obligate us to bear the cost of labor or any transportation charges in
connection with the replacement or repair of the defective parts, nor shall it apply to any part upon
which repairs or alterations have been made unless authorized by us.
We make no warranty in respect to trade accessories furnished on ALMACO products, such
accessories being subject to the warranties of their respective manufacturer.
We shall in no event be liable for consequential damages or contingent liabilities arising out of the
failure of any part to operate properly, or the operator’s failure to take proper safety precautions in
the operation of this equipment.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to make repairs to any part of this equipment found to be defective. Any such
repairs made to any part without written authorization from the manufacturer will void this
warranty.
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify, alter, and improve future models of the ALMACO
combine or parts of, without incurring any obligation to replace any products or parts previously sold
without such modified, altered or improved product or part.
Model No. _______________________________ Serial No. ________________________
Date Shipped. ________________________