Amadas RMH1000M User manual

Round Module Handler
Model RMH1000M
1st Edition, S/N 480000
January 2011
MAN119
©2011
Rev. 1

Round Module Handlers are manufactured
by AMADAS Industries.
You can find us on the web at:
www.amadas.com
or email us at:
[email protected]
Or contact us at:
P.O. Box 1833
Suffolk, VA 23439
(mailing)
1100 Holland Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(shipping)
[phone] (phone)
[phone] (FAX)
P.O. Box 3687
Albany, GA 31701
(mailing)
1701 South Slappey Boulevard
Albany, GA 31706
(shipping)
[phone] (phone)
[phone] (FAX)

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Table of
Contents
Welcome...................................................iii
Specifications........................................ iv
Dimensions............................................v
1 Safety.....................................................1
Overview................................................2
Safety Symbols Used........................2
Protective Devices ............................2
Careful Lifting....................................2
Hydraulics .........................................2
Transporting the RMH............................3
Safety Symbols......................................4
Safety Alert Symbol...........................4
Safety Instructions.............................4
Notes.................................................4
Safety Guidelines...................................5
Safety Signs......................................5
Learn Your Machine..........................5
Machine Function..............................5
Safety Practices.....................................6
Operating the RMH...........................6
Servicing the RMH............................6
Safety Decals.........................................7
2 Preparation..........................................11
Post Delivery Inspection ......................12
Assembly.........................................12
Hydraulic System.................................13
Purge the Fork Cylinders ................14
Purge the Lift Cylinders...................15
Purge the Tilting Cylinders..............16
Install the Lift Mast (Optional)..............17
3 Operation.............................................19
Before Beginning .................................20
Tractor Hitch ........................................20
Attaching the Tractor.......................20
Lower Hitch Points..........................21
Top Hitch Point................................22

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3 Operation (continued)
Support Feet....................................23
Transporting the RMH..........................24
Fork Operation .....................................25
Fork Balance ...................................25
Optional Shock Absorber.................25
Operating the Side Shift Cylinders ..26
Fork Positions ......................................28
4 Maintenance........................................29
Before Performing Maintenance..........30
Regular Maintenance......................30
Parts................................................31
Lubrication.......................................32
Beginning of Season............................34
End of Season .....................................34
Warranty..................................................35

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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 Magnum Fource Peanut
Combine, Tree Bark Processing and
Packaging Machinery, Hi-Speed Cotton
Stalk Puller/Chopper, Reel Rain Traveler
Irrigation Systems, to the Round Module
Handler.
We are confident you will experience many
good years of service with your AMADAS
Round Module Handler. 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 and maximum performance is for
every machine 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.
Thank you for choosing AMADAS
Industries. We are strongly committed to
your satisfaction and safety. Our goal is for
you to be satisfied with our machinery for
many years and it is our hope that you will
choose AMADAS again for your equipment
needs.

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RMH1000M
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Round Material Handler! We’re proud of
our handlers and the design and
workmanship that go into every AMADAS
machine.
The AMADAS RMH1000M is the heavy-
duty solution to moving and loading round
cotton modules. The RMH1000M has been
built specifically to be compatible with the
John Deere 7760 Cotton Picker modules.
With its rugged yet simple construction, the
RMH1000M should provide years of trouble-
free service.
Benefits
The Round Module Handler offers the
following benefits:
Heavy Duty Tubular Construction
Our module mover is made of square
tubing, assuring ample strength to
handle the largest modules with ease
while keeping the weight of the RMH to
a minimum.
Unique Hydraulic Side-Shift
(Optional)
Our machine combines balanced close
of fork movement with side shift in one
unique valve assembly, eliminating the
need for a secondary hydraulic outlet
and insuring proper module alignment
during loading or truck staging.
66” Loading Height*
The AMADAS RMH1000M raises
modules up to 66” for easy loading on
flat beds and trailers.
*Lift height is also dependent on tractor
tire size and 3-point hitch link settings.
Loading Lights
As night work is normal during cotton
harvest, the RMH1000M comes
standard with adjustable work lights to
make night work safer and more
convenient.
Models
AMADAS Round Module Handling
equipment is available in the following
configurations:
RMH1000M – the Round Module Handler
plus the Lift Mast for the most complete
tractor-mounted round module moving
system available.
RMH1000 – the Basic Round Module
Handler for bale staging and infield moving
with 18” of ground clearance.
RMH1010 – the Module Mast, which can be
purchased and bolted onto the RMH1000 to
achieve full lift height and loading potential.
Note that all photos in this manual are of the
RMH1000M with the RM1010 attached.

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Specifications
Lifting capacity 6500 lbs
Height Base Only 69” (91” to lights)
Height with Mast 100”
Width Base Only (forks closed) 64”
Width with Mast (forks closed) 91”
Width Base Only (forks open) 114”
Width with Mast (forks open) 114”
Length Base Only 129”
Length with Mast 136”
Shipping Weight Base RMH1000 2750 lbs
Shipping Weight Mast RMH1010 2100 lbs
Shipping Weight RMH1000M 4850 lbs
Lift Height Base Only 24”
Lift Height with Mast 66”
Lift cylinders 3.5” x 48”
Fork cylinders 3.5” x 26”
Tilt cylinders 3” x 10”
Hitch CAT III, IVN or IV
Lights 2 adjustable work lights

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Dimensions
136”
100”
NOTE! Dimensions shown are of the RMH1000 with the RMH1010 module mast.

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100”
90-114”
NOTE! Dimensions shown are of the RMH1000 with the RMH1010 module mast.

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NOTES

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Safety
Overview.....................................................2
Safety Symbols Used..............................2
Protective Devices ..................................2
Careful Lifting..........................................2
Hydraulics...............................................2
Transporting the RMH................................3
Safety Symbols...........................................4
Safety Alert Symbol ................................4
Safety Instructions ..................................4
Notes.......................................................4
Safety Guidelines .......................................5
Safety Signs............................................5
Learn Your Machine................................5
Machine Function....................................5
Safety Practices..........................................6
Operating the RMH.................................6
Servicing the RMH..................................6
Safety Decals .............................................7

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Overview
Safety is the responsibility of everyone.
Although safety features are incorporated into
the machine and dangerous areas clearly
marked, ultimately, careful operation is the
best prevention against accidents.
Safety Symbols Used
The three safety symbols used on the machine
and in this manual are shown below. The
following section explains each of these
symbols in detail.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Please familiarize yourself with each
symbol and its meaning. It is crucial to
your safety and the safety of others that
you follow the safety precautions
indicated by these symbols.
Protective Devices
Protective devices and shields have been
installed to protect users from hazards.
Never remove, tamper with, or
modify guards and shields. To do
so could result in serious personal
injury or death.
If it is necessary to remove a shield
to perform maintenance, it is
essential that the shield be replaced
prior to operating the RMH1000M.
Careful Lifting
Please follow safe lifting procedures when
installing or removing any equipment. Use a
second person as a helper when indicated by
the weight of an item.
Hydraulics
Handle hydraulics with care. Please follow all
safety instructions for working with hydraulics
as described in the warning below and
elsewhere in this manual.
WARNING
When working with hydraulics, remember
the following:
Escaping hydraulic fluid under
pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing skin injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure
before discontinuing hydraulic or other
lines. Tighten all connections before
applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of
cardboard. Protect hands and body
from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor
immediately. Any fluid injected into the
skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours or gangrene may result.
Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury
should reference a knowledgeable
medical source. Such information is
available from Deere & company Medical
Department in Moline, Illinois, USA. (309-
765-8000)

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Transporting the RMH
When transporting the RMH, be aware of both
the height and length. When the RMH1000M
is in the fully raised position, the lights rise to
a height of approximately 157 inches. The
forks extend behind the tractor 128 inches
from the three-point hitch.
Before transporting, lower the forks to the
lowest practical height. Also make sure the
forks are closed before transporting.
*Optimum height based on tire, tractor, 3-point hitch adjustment, and level ground.
157”
128”
66” *

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Safety Symbols
DANGER
This symbol indicates an imminently
hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. The use of
the word DANGER is limited to the most
extreme situations. Extreme care should be
taken when you are near these areas.
DANGER decals are located at, or near as
possible to these dangerous areas.
WARNING
This symbol identifies areas or practices,
which if not avoided, could result in serious
personal injury. These injuries could range
from minor cuts to dismemberment. Warning
decals are located at, or as near as possible to
these hazardous areas.
CAUTION
This symbol identifies a potentially hazardous
situation, which if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices that could
cause damage to the machine. Caution
decals are located at, or as near as possible to
these potentially harmful areas.
Safety Alert Symbol
This symbol alerts you to possible hazards.
Follow the recommended precautions and
safe operating procedures. If you have any
questions, please contact your dealer or the
manufacturer.
Safety Instructions
Safety features have been designed into the
machine with hazardous areas marked.
Please read and follow the instructions in this
manual prior to operating, maintaining, or
servicing this machine.
Notes
Throughout the manual, information that
needs to be emphasized is set apart with
either a “NOTE!” or IMPORTANT!” heading.
Please read this information carefully as it
usually indicates a situation that could cause
machine damage.
NOTE! Grease rollers daily.

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Safety Guidelines
Many accidents can be prevented
by your knowing about safety.
Prevent hazards by reading the
safety warnings in this manual.
Alert others to potential hazards.
Remember, all machinery can be
dangerous if used incorrectly.
Please operate carefully. Safety
is only a word until it is put into
practice.
This section provides you with a list of
practices you need to follow to ensure your
safety and the safety of others. It is essential
that you read this section and follow the
warnings.
Safety Signs
Carefully read all safety messages in this
manual and on your machine. Keep safety
signs (decals) in good condition; replace
missing or damaged safety signs promptly. Be
sure new equipment components and repair
parts include the current safety sign.
Learn Your Machine
Learn how to operate your machine properly
and how to use controls correctly. Do NOT
allow anyone to operate the machine without
instructions. Anyone who uses this machine
should be aware of the safety information
contained in this manual.
Machine Function
It is essential that you maintain your machine
in proper working condition. NEVER perform
unauthorized modifications to the machine as
these could impair function, safety, and/or
machine life.

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Safety Practices
Observe the following safety practices when
operating or servicing your machine.
Operating the RMH
Do NOT climb on this handler at any time.
Make sure no one is standing on or near
the handler prior to and during operation.
Keep fingers, feet, and loose clothing away
from moving parts.
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
Do NOT exceed safe travel speed for your
environment.
Servicing the RMH
Do NOT make any adjustments or attempt
any maintenance while the RMH is in
operation.
Follow all safety warnings for working with
hydraulics.

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Safety Decals
Safety decals identify specific hazards as
well as promote general safety. Please
note the following about the decals:
ALWAYS keep decals clean and legible.
NEVER remove a safety decal from the
machine.
If you replace a part with a decal,
ALWAYS replace that decal.
For replacement decals, call your
AMADAS parts representative.
The decals included on the RMH, along with
their locations, are shown below and on the
following pages.
8119
8182
8183
8191

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8548
80690
8194

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Decal Locations
8119
80690
8119
8194
8182 8183
85488191

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NOTES