Amadas M2120A User manual

Model M2120A
Pull-Type Peanut Combine
MAN152
1st Edition, Beg. S/N 570000
March 2019
©2019
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manual can result in serious
injury or death.

Model M2120A 6 Row Pull Type Peanut Combines are manufactured
by Amadas Industries:
You can nd us on the Web at:
www.amadas.com
or e-mail us at:
[email protected]
or call us at:
757-539-0231
Mailing Addresses
P.O. Box 1833
Suffolk, VA 23439
P.O. Box 3687
Albany, GA 31701
Shipping Addresses
1100 Holland Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
1701 South Slappey Blvd.
Albany, GA 31706

Table of
Contents
Introduction............................................................ i
Table of Figures...........................................................iii
List of Tables ..............................................................vi
Welcome....................................................................vii
Benets.....................................................................viii
Specications............................................................ix
Dimensions............................................................... x
1. Safety................................................................. 1
Safety Practice .......................................................... 3
Safety Practices–Operator...................................... 5
Safety Practices–Equipment.................................... 6
Safety Practices–Maintenance.................................10
Safety Decals ............................................................13
Safety Decal Locations..............................................18
2. Preparation ............................................................23
Overview....................................................................24
Basket Safety Strut....................................................24
Pre-Delivery Checks..................................................25
3. Operation..........................................................29
Combine Process......................................................30
Hitching Combine to Tractor......................................32
Attaching and Checking Driveline..............................34
Daily Pre-Start Checks..............................................36
External Inspection Guide .........................................41
Internal Inspection Guide..........................................42
Operating Procedure ................................................43
Proper Operation.......................................................45
Hydraulic Basket Lip/Dirt Trip....................................49
Road Towing Combine w/ Side Shift Tongue.............50
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4. Off-Loading Conveyor System.............53
Before Using the OCS...................................54
Conveyor Safety............................................ 54
Using the Conveyor....................................... 56
Charging the OCS Hydraulics....................... 56
Conveyor Tracking........................................ 57
Conveyor Maintenance................................. 58
Using the Basket ..........................................59
Basket Maintenance.....................................61
Basket Covers..............................................62
Basket Safety Strut.......................................62
Troubleshooting............................................63
5. Controls and Adjustments....................65
Overview.......................................................67
Control and Adjustments..............................68
Adjustable Overhead Teeth..........................68
Retention Board Adjustment.........................69
CleaningAir Control......................................70
Tailboard Adjustment....................................71
ElevatorAir Control......................................72
Standard Pickup Header Speed Control.....73
Remote Auger Reverse...............................73
PTO Speed Adjustment...............................74
Pickup Header Height Adjustment ..............76
HeaderAugerAdjustment............................77
Rotor SpeedAdjustment..............................78
Variable Pitch Vine Spreaders.....................78
6. Performance.........................................81
Fine Tuning Operation..................................83
Achieving Maximum Ground Speed.............83
Increasing Picking Capacity..........................84
Harvesting Under Wet Conditions................85
Troubleshooting............................................86
Table of Contents (cont.)
7. Maintenance ...................................... 91
Belt Adjustment ......................................... 93
Chain Adjustment ...................................... 94
Lubrication ................................................ 95
PTO and Driveline ..................................... 96
Schedule & Lubricants .............................. 97
Lubrication Locations.................................98
Post Season Maintenance..........................99
Tire & Wheel Fasteners Torque.................100
8. “Peanut Tech”Monitoring and Control..........103
Key Features............................................104
Home Screen Functions and Controls.....106
Help/Basic Instruction Screens................107
Access Setup Screen .............................107
All Information Screen...................................108
Calibrating theActuator..................................109
CustomAir Pressure Settings.......................109
Warranty......................................................116
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Table of Figures
Figure
Number Title Page Number
Figure I-1 Dimensions Side View X
Figure I-2 Dimensions Front View X
Figure 1-1 Safety Decal Locations–Right Side View 17
Figure 1-2 Safety Decal Locations–Left Side View 18
Figure 1-3 Safety Decal Locations–Tongue N/A
Figure 1-4 Safety Decal Locations–Front View 19
Figure 1-5 Safety Decal Locations-Top View 20
Figure 2-1 M2120A Peanut Combine 24
Figure 2-2 Basket Safety Strut Location 24
Figure 2-3 Basket Safety Strut in Locked Position 25
Figure 2-4 Duct Alignment 26
Figure 2-5 Duct Support Turnbuckles Locations 26
Figure 2-6 Damper Door 26
Figure 2-7 PTO Driveline 27
Figure 3-1 Combine Process View 31
Figure 3-2 Pin Hitch 32
Figure 3-3 Jack Stow Location on Combine 32
Figure 3-6 PTO Driveline Placement Measurements 34
Figure 3-7 PTO Driveline 34
Figure 3-8 Maximum PTO Driveline Length 35
Figure 3-9 Turn Radius 35
Figure 3-10 Minimum PTO Driveline Length 35
Figure 3-11 Disc Separator Drives 36
Figure 3-12 Peanut Inspection Door 36
Figure 3-13 PTO Drivelines 36
Figure 3-14 Header Clutch 36
Figure 3-15 Header Pickup 36
Figure 3-16 Basket/Conveyor Seal 36
Figure 3-17 PTO Driveline Lubrication Points Combine 37
Figure 3-18 Hitch Lubrication Points 37
Figure 3-19 Front Tongue U-Joint Lubrication Points 37
Figure 3-20 Separator Clutch Location Separator Chain Guide Location 37
Figure 3-21 Separator Chain Guide Location 38
Figure 3-22 Separator Cylinder Concaves 38
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Figure
Number Title Page Number
Figure 3-23 Basket Safety Strut in Locked Position 39
Figure 3-24 Retention Board Control 43
Figure 3-25 Adjustable Overhead Teeth Control 43
Figure 3-26 Cleaning Air Control Elevator Air Control 43
Figure 3-27 Elevator Air Control 44
Figure 3-28 Basket Lip Open 44
Figure 3-29 Basket Lip Extended 49
Figure 3-30 Basket Lip Retracted 49
Figure 4-1 Tracking Rod Location 57
Figure 4-2 Tension Rod Location 57
Figure 4-3 Conveyor Bottom End Grease Points 58
Figure 4-4 Conveyor Top End Grease Points 58
Figure 4-5 Infeed Hopper Bearing and Wear Plate 58
Figure 4-6 Infeed Hopper Guide Wheels 58
Figure 4-7 Auger Shields Duct EndAdjustment Locations 59
Figure 4-8 Auger Shields Conveyor End Adjustment Locations 59
Figure 4-9 Auger Shields Location 59
Figure 4-10 Infeed Hopper Deector Shield Adjustment Locations 59
Figure 4-11 Infeed Hopper Shield Deector Location 59
Figure 4-12 Elevator Air Adjustment 60
Figure 4-13 Basket Pivot Point Grease Location 61
Figure 4-14 Hydraulic Arm Pivot Point Grease Location 61
Figure 4-15 Infeed Hopper Deector Shields 61
Figure 4-16 Swing Cylinder Mounting Bolts 61
Figure 4-17 Basket Cover Bolt Locations 62
Figure 4-18 Basket Safety Strut in Stowed Position 62
Figure 4-19 Basket Safety Strut in Locked Position 62
Figure 4-20 Conveyor Quick Disconnects Location 63
Figure 5-1 Control Locations N/A
Figure 5-2 Overhead Teeth Control Locations 68
Figure 5-3 Overhead Teeth Controls 68
Figure 5-4 Optional Concave Teeth Control 68
Figure 5-5 Retention Board Control 69
Figure 5-6 Cleaning Air Control 70
Figure 5-7 Inspection Doors 70
Figure 5-8 Cleaning Fan Door 70
Figure 5-9 Tailboard Location 71
Table of Figures (cont.)
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Figure
Number Title Page Number
Figure 5-10 Tailboard Fasteners Location 71
Figure 5-11 Elevator Air Control Location 73
Figure 5-12 Tech Package Speed Control 74
Figure 5-13 Speed Sensor Location 74
Figure 5-14 Speed Sensor Setting 74
Figure 5-15 Tech Package Speed Control N/A
Figure 5-16 Header Lift Cylinder 76
Figure 5-17 Adjustable Bearing Mount Plate Location 77
Figure 5-18 Adjustable Bearing Mount Plate 77
Figure 5-19 Vine Spreaders 78
Figure 6-1 M2120A PT Peanut Combine 82
Figure 6-2 Retention Board Control 84
Figure 6-3 Overhead Teeth Controls 84
Figure 6-4 Optional Concave Teeth Control 84
Figure 7-1 Access Drive Belts 93
Figure 7-2 Idler Adjustment Location N/A
Figure 7-3 Idler Location N/A
Figure 7-4 Tensioning System N/A
Figure 7-5 Belt Adjustment N/A
Figure 7-6 Header Drive Chains 94
Figure 7-7 Drive Chains and Idlers 95
Figure 7-8 PTO Lubrication Points 96
Figure 7-9 Lubrication Locations 98
Figure 8-1 AMADAS “Peanut Tech” Package Controller 104
Figure 8-2 “Peanut Tech” Package Home Screen 104
Figure 8-3 Peanut Inspection Door Location 105
Figure 8-4 Peanut Door Alarm Display on Home Screen 105
Figure 8-5 “Peanut Tech” Home Screen 106
Figure 8-6 Basic Instruction Screen, PAGE 1 107
Figure 8-7 Basic Instruction Screen, PAGE 2 107
Figure 8-8 “Peanut Tech” Home Screen 107
Figure 8-9 “Peanut Tech” Setup Screen 107
Figure 8-10 “Peanut Tech” All Information Screen 108
Figure 8-11 “Peanut Tech” Setup Page 109
Figure 8-12 “Peanut Tech” Home Page 109
Figure 8-13 “Peanut Tech” All Information Page 110
Figure 8-14 “Peanut Tech” Setup Page 110
Table of Figures (cont.)
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List of Tables
Table
Number Title Page Number
Table I-1: Combine Specications ix
Table I-2: Recommended Lubricants ix
Table I-3: Tire & Wheel Fasteners Torque Specications ix
Table 3-1: Daily Pre-Start External Inspection Guide 41
Table 3-1: Daily Pre-Start Internal Inspection Guide 42
Table 3-3: Proper Operation Troubleshooting Guide 46
Table 3-4: M2120A Combie Setting Guides 47
Table 3-5: M2120A Shaft Speeds at 100% 48
Table 6-0: M2120ATroubleshooting 86-88
Table 8-3: Tire & Wheel Fasteners Torque 100
Table 8-4: Bolt Torques 100
Table 9: Lubrication Schedule 97
Table 10: Recommended Lubricants 97
Table 12: Non-Saftey Related Decals 114
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Welcome
To
AMADAS
Industries
With origins dating back to 1963, AMADAS
Industries and its predecessors have a long
history of providing high quality, reliable, and
innovative equipment for the farming industry.
AMADAS equipment is currently at work
throughout the United States and in many
other countries. This equipment ranges from
the Self-Propelled Peanut Combine, Tree Bark
Processing and Packaging Machinery, Hi-
Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper, Reel Rain
Traveler Irrigation Systems, to the M2120A
Pull-Type Peanut Combines.
Thank you for choosing AMADAS Industries.
We are strongly committed to your satisfaction
and safety. Our goal is for you to be satised
with our machinery for many years and it is our
hope that you will choose AMADAS again for
your equipment needs.
We are condent you will experience many good
years of service with your AMADAS combine.
If any need should arise, we pledge the best
efforts of our people and dealers to assist you.
One of the most important factors to both safety
andmaximumperformanceisforeverymachine
operator to understand thoroughly the safe
operation of this equipment. Please invest the
time to read this manual to ensure that injuries
are prevented and to receive the maximum
productivity from your AMADAS machine.
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M2120A Pull-Type Peanut Combine
Congratulations on your purchase of an
AMADAS M2120A Pull-Type Peanut Combine!
At AMADAS Industries, we are proud of our
equipment and our more than fty years of
service to peanut farmers.
AMADAS peanut combines are the culmination
of our years of development, eld testing, and
continuous improvement.
Inresponsetoourcustomers’needsandindustry
demands, the AMADAS peanut combine has
evolved into the model M2120A, the most
technically advanced pull-type peanut combine
available. The combination of innovative
technology, low yearly maintenance, and the
industry’s largest threshing and separation
capacity makes this machine the world leader
in pull-type combines.
Benets
The proven performance of the advanced picking
and separating technology of the AMADAS
M2120A provides the following benets:
• Increased harvesting capacity
• Increased harvesting efciency
• Reduced harvesting costs
• Improved performance in tough harvest
conditions
• Reduced eld loss, foreign material, LSKs
• Simplied disk separator chain drive
• Larger dump and OCS Baskets
• High otation radial tires
• New camless single motor header
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Specications
Combine Specications
Length Overall: 29’-6”
Width: 18’-6”
Height (bin lip in): 15’-0”
Height (bin lip out): 16’-5”
Dump Height: 13’-6”
Service height (bin raised): 30’-11”
Weight (empty): 25,000 lbs
Header widths: 18’, 19’
Inside working width: 96-1/4”
Bin capacity: 8,750 lbs
Tire size (std): 800/65 R32 high otation cleated radial
Operation/warning light kit: LED
Remote auger reverse: Standard
Vine spreader: Optional
PTO input: 1000 RPM 1-3/4”-20 or 1000
RPM 1-3/8 -21 PTO driveline 790 RPM input (standard) 850 RPM input (optional)
Tongue: Hydraulic height adjustable xed tongue (standard)
Hydraulic height adjustable side shift tongue (optional)
Hitch type: 2”, 1-1/2”, 1-1/4” pin hitch (standard), 2-5/16” ball hitch (optional)
Picking:
Four 30” Ø spring-tooth picking cylinders
Dual speed cylinder drives (optional)
Adjustable retention board
Two sets adjustable overhead teeth (standard)
Five sets adjustable concave teeth (optional)
Separation system:
Five retractable spring tooth walker cylinders
Two beater cylinders
15-roll disc separator
14” Ø 24-blade cross induction cleaning fan
Elevator system: 12” Ø collection auger to 9-1/2” square duct
28” Ø 12-blade centrifugal fan
Note: The above specications are for an 8750-pound Bin Dump equipped combine.
Recommended Lubricants
Grease, Synthetic NLGI #2 O.E.M. equipped Permalube Xtreme Grease, p/n 81088
Gear oil, Synthetic 50WT O.E.M. equipped Lubemaster Synthetic SAE 50, p/n 81087
Tire & Wheel Fasteners Diameter Thread Grade Torque
Flange type lug nuts 400 ft/lb
Budd type lug nuts 475 ft/lb
Table 2: Recommended Lubricants
Table 3: Tire & Wheel Fasteners Torque Specications
Table 1: Combine Specications
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Dimensions - OCS
Figure I-2: Dimensions Front View - OCS
Figure I-1: Dimensions Side View - OCS
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Dimensions - Dump Basket
Figure I-2: Dimensions Front View - BDS
Figure I-1: Dimensions Side View - BDS
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NOTES:
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1.
Safety
Safety............................................................................1
Safety Practices............................................................3
Safety Practices–Operator.......................................5
Safety Practices–Equipment....................................6
Safety Practices–Maintenance...............................10
Safety Decals..... .........................................................13
Safety Decal Locations................................................18
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Safety
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol!
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol indicates a potential safety hazard to personnel and extra precaution
must be taken. When you see this symbol on the machine, remain alert and read the message
that follows it carefully. ALWAYS follow the recommended precautions and safe operating
procedures accompanying this symbol. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or the
manufacturer.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components
that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury,
and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Used with messages not related to personal injury, such as related to property damage only.
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Safety Practices
Safety at All Times!
You, the operator, can help avoid accidents or injury by observing the precautions in this section
and insisting that others working for, or with, you also follow them.
• Do NOT attempt to operate this equipment under the inuence of drugs or alcohol, or
prescription/over-the-counter drugs that can cause impairment.
• Never allow children and persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate this machinery, or
remain in its vicinity, while it operates.
• Make sure all bystanders are at a safe distance before operating or maintaining this
equipment.
• Do not allow anyone to ride on any part of the equipment for any reason.
• Do NOT allow any person to operate or perform maintenance on this machine until he or she
has read this manual and understands the safety precautions.
• Only a trained operator familiar with this machinery and trained in its operation should be
allowed to operate this machine.
• Do not read, eat, drink, talk, text, or use a mobile phone while using this equipment.
• Use a tractor equipped with a Rollover Protective System (ROPS) to prevent injury or death.
• Do not paint over, remove, or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment.
• NEVER exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to perform a job safely is in
question, DO NOT TRY TO DO THAT JOB.
• Stay clear of any moving parts such as shafts, couplings, and universal joints.
• Make adjustments, if necessary, in small steps. Shut down all motions for each adjustment.
Prepare for Emergencies Wear Protective Clothing
• Be prepared if a re starts.
• Keep a rst aid kit and re extinguisher handy
• Keep emergency numbers near the phone for:
° Doctors
° Ambulance Service
° Hospital
° Fire Department
• Wear close-tting clothing.
• Use safety equipment appropriate to the job.
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Safety Practices (cont.)
Dispose of Waste Properly
• Inquire about the proper way to recycle
or dispose of waste from your local
environmental or recycling center, EPA, or
from your AMADAS dealer.
Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the
environment and ecology. Potentially harmful
waste includes items such as oil, fuel, coolant,
brake uid, lters, and batteries.
• Use leak-proof containers when draining
uids.
• Do NOT use food or beverage containers
that can mislead someone into eating or
drinking from them.
• Do NOT pour waste onto the ground, down a
drain, or into a water source.
Read the Operator’s Manual
• Read the Operator’s Manual before
attempting to operate or perform
maintenance on this machine.
• Keep a copy of the manual with the
machine at all times.
• Contact your AMADAS dealer for a
replacement or print a copy from www.
amadas.com.
Remove the Key
ALWAYS stop the combine, set the parking
brake, shut the tractor motor off, and
remove the key before you leave the
tractor for any reason.
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Safety Practices–Operator
Work in Ventilated Area
Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or
death.
• If it is necessary to run an engine in
an enclosed area, remove the exhaust
fumes from the area with an exhaust pipe
extension.
• If you do not have an exhaust pipe
extension, open the doors and get outside
air into the area.
• AMADAS DOES NOT RECOMMEND
RUNNING ANY ENGINE INAN ENCLOSED
AREA EVEN WITH VENTILATION.
• Handle fuel with care. It is highly
ammable.
• Do NOT refuel the machine while smoking
or when near open ame or sparks.
• ALWAYS stop engine before refueling
machine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• Prevent res by keeping machine clean of
accumulated trash, grease, and debris.
• Always clean up spilled fuel.
Handle Fuel Safely–Avoid Fires
Handle Chemical Products Safely
• Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury. Potentially hazardous
chemicals used with AMADAS equipment include such items as lubricants, coolants, paints, and
adhesives.
• Before you start any job using a hazardous chemical, check the SDS (formerly MSDS) sothat
you are aware of the risks and know how to proceed safely. Carefully follow all procedures,
using only recommended equipment.
• See your AMADAS dealer for SDS on chemical products used with AMADAS equipment.
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• ALWAYS stay clear of the header pick up
and header auger at all times.
• ALWAYS be sure that the combine is on
solid, level ground before you dump the
basket.
Safety Practices–Equipment
Transport Machine Safely
• Comply with state and local laws.
• Be familiar with tractor operations and
follow all safety instructions in the tractor’s
manual.
• Before moving away, always check
immediate vicinity (e.g., for children).
• NEVER exceed a maximum speed of 20
MPH.
• Always adapt ground speed to road or eld
conditions. Make sure you have adequate
control of steering and stopping.
• Avoid sharp turns, holes, ditches, and
obstructions which can cause the tractor to
tip, particularly on hillsides.
• Use following tow load weight ratios as
guidelines:
Note: Sudden braking can cause a towed
load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if
towed load is not equipped with brakes.
Operate Combine Safely Tow Combine Safely
If the combine were to separate from the towing
vehicle, serious personal injury or death could
result.
• NEVER exceed the maximum towing speed
of 10 MPH loaded and 20 MPH empty.
• NEVER tow the combine without attaching
safety chains from the towing vehicle to the
combine.
These chains should have a minimum
combined breaking strength of at least 40,000
pounds.
°20 MPH when weight is less than or
equal to the weight of the tractor.
°10 MPH when weight is more than
weight of the tractor.
°NEVER tow a load more than double
the weight of the tractor!
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