Art's-Way Manufacturing 6812B User manual

Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Model 6812B
Sugar Beet Harvester
Operator’s Manual
590770
Issued August 2012
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. The message that
follows the symbol contains important information
about your safety. Carefully read the message. Make
sure you fully understand the causes of possible
injury or death.
IF THIS MACHINE IS USED BY AN EMPLOYEE,
IS LOANED, OR IS RENTED, MAKE SURE THAT
THE OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS THE TWO
INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
BEFORE THE OPERATOR STARTS THE ENGINE:
1. Give instructions to the operator about safe and
correct use of the machine.
2. Make sure the operator reads and understands the
operator’s manual for this machine.
WARNING
Improper operation of this machine will cause injury
or death.
Before starting the engine, do the following:
1. Read the operator’s manual.
2. Read all safety decals on the machine.
3. Clear the area of other persons.
4. Learn and practice safe use of machine controls
in a safe and clear area before you operate this
machine on a job site.
It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and
regulations and to follow manufacturer’s instructions on
machine operation and maintenance.
See your Authorized Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
dealer or Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. for additional
operator’s manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and
service manuals.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE . . . 1
ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. STATEMENT OF PRODUCT LIABILITY. . . . 1
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LIMITATIONS OF THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PARTS & SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NOTICES OF DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BEFORE OPERATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DURING OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MAINTENANCE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HYDRAULIC SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STORAGE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TIRE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ASSEMBLY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DECAL LOCATIONS & IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
HARVESTER OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BEET FLOW HARVESTING SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
HARVESTER STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Harvester/Tractor Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MECHANICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Shafts And Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TRACTOR/HARVESTER CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TRACTOR/HARVESTER CONNECTION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

FIELD OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
OPERATING SPEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
BASIC CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Takeoff (PTO) – Constant Velocity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Harvester Lift Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Steering Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rowfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lifter Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PADDLE ASSEMBLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CONVEYOR ROLLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rear Short Diverter Roll Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Header Drive Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Harvester Grab Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wheel Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Stripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Transfer Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Truck Boom Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Truck Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) – CONSTANT VELOCITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
HARVESTER LIFT CYLINDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ROWFINDER STEERING CYLINDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ROWFINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Feeler Arm Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Feeler Arm Centering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Rowfinder Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Feeler Arm Down Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
HEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lifter Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pinch Point Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pinch Point Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Scrapers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Operating Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cylinder Flotation In Rocky Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Flex Struts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Paddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Barriers and Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rubber Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Roller Chain Tensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Roller Belt Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Short Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Harvester Grab Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wheel Elevator Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
WHEEL ELEVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Wheel drive chain to hydraulic motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
STRIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TRUCK CONVEYOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tire Changing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tractor/Harvester Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BASIC MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ROWFINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
QUICK REFERENCE BY SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
QUICK REFERENCE BY HOUR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SEASONAL STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
RETURNING THE HARVESTER FROM STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
TRANSPORTING THE HARVESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PRE-DELIVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 44 INCH BOOM EXTENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
PRE-DELIVERY TEST RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Overall Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Row Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lifter Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lifter Struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lifter Wheel Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Gearboxes (Qty 2 or 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Conveyor Roll Bed and Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Grab Rolls and Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Off-loading Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SAE Bolt Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Torque Specification Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recommended Horsepower Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Remote Cylinders: (Furnished) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Hydraulic Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
PTO Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Front Ballast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Drawbar Support (Recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rowfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lifter Wheel Close-up (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lifter Wheel Spacers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Flex Struts (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Constant Velocity PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Flashing Warning Light Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Light Package (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fixed or Steerable Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Wheel Elevator Stripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Polyethylene Covered Grab Rolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Gage Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
To The Owner 1
TO THE OWNER
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Art’s-Way
6812B Sugar Beet Harvester. You have selected a top
quality machine that is designed and built with pride to
ensure you have many years of efficient and reliable
service.
Many people have worked on the design, production,
and delivery of this 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester. The
information in this manual is based on the knowledge,
study, and experience through years of specializing
in the manufacturing of farm machinery. This manual
is designed to provide you with important information
regarding safety, maintenance, and machine operation
so you can and will get the best possible performance
from your 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester.
Even if you are an experienced operator of this or
similar equipment, we ask that you read this manual
before operating the 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester.
The way you operate, adjust, and maintain this unit will
have much to do with its successful performance. Any
further questions you may have about this product of
Art’s-Way equipment should be directed to your local
Art’s-Way dealer or to Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.,
Armstrong, Iowa, 50514, [phone].
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. is continually making
product improvements. In doing so, we reserve the
right to make changes and/or add improvements to our
products without obligation for the equipment previously
sold.
Modifications to this 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester
may affect the performance, function, and safety of its
operation. Therefore, no modifications are to be made
without the written permission of Art’s-Way Manufacturing
Co., Inc. Any modifications made without the written
permission of Art’s-Way Mfg. Co., Inc. shall void the
warranty of this product.
In the interest of continued safe operation of this 6812B
Sugar Beet Harvester, pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol(s) throughout this manual.
ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO.,
INC. STATEMENT OF PRODUCT
LIABILITY
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. recognizes its
responsibility to provide customers with a safe and efficient
product. Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. attempts to
design and manufacture its products in accordance with
all accepted engineering practices effective at the date of
design. This statement should not be interpreted to mean
that our products will protect against the user’s own
carelessness or failure to follow common safety practices
nor will Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. be liable for
any such act. In addition, Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co.,
Inc. assumes no liability for any altered product or any
modified product by users or anyone other than an
authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT WARRANTY
INFORMATION
The warranty for this 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester
appears on page 2 of this manual. In order to establish
proper warranty registration, the Warranty Registration
must be copied, completed, and returned to the factory.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in
reduced warranty allowances.
LIMITATIONS OF THIS MANUAL
This manual contains operating instructions for your
6812B Sugar Beet Harvester only. Any mention of other
machinery in this manual other than the 6812B Sugar
Beet Harvester is for reference only. This manual does
not replace nor is it to be used for any machinery that
may be attached to or used in conjunction with the 6812B
Sugar Beet Harvester.

Manual No. 590770 (August 2012) ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
2 Parts & Service
PARTS & SERVICE
As the purchaser of your new harvester, it is very important to consider the following factors:
A. Original Quality Copy this page and return to:
B. Availability of Service Parts Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
C. Availability of Adequate Service Facilities PO Box 288 Armstrong, IA 50515
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. has an excellent dealership network ready to answer any questions you may have about
your harvester. Parts for your machine may be ordered through our dealers. When placing a parts order, please have the
model and serial number ready. This will allow the dealer to fill your order as quickly as possible.
For your convenience, we have provided this space for you to record your model number, serial number, and the date of
purchase, as well as your dealer’s name and address.
Owner’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Owner’sAddress: _________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Dealership Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
DealershipAddress: _______________________________________________________________________________
Dealership Phone No: _____________________________________________________________________________
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The placard containing the serial and model number is
located on the front left-hand side of the harvester frame
and header.
Enter the serial number and model of your harvester
and header within the space provided.
Figure 1. – Location of Serial and Model Number
Placard on Harvester
Figure 2. – Location of Serial and Model Number
Placard on Header
Figure 3. – Serial and Model Number Placard on
Harvester (Figure 1).

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
Safety First 3
SAFETY FIRST
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
“A careful operator is the best insurance against an
accident.” Quote from the National Safety Council.
Most accidents can be prevented if the operator:
1. fully understands how the machine functions.
2. can anticipate situations which may produce
problems.
3. can make necessary corrections before
problems develop.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Figure 4. – Universal Safety Alert Symbol
The American Society of Agricultural Engineers has
adopted the Universal Safety Alert Symbol as a way to
identify areas of potential danger if the equipment is not
operated correctly. Please be alert whenever you see this
symbol in the manuals or on your harvester.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. strives to make
our equipment as safe as possible. The Art’s-Way
6812B Sugar Beet Harvester conforms to applicable
safety standards at the time of manufacturing. A safety
conscious equipment operator makes an effective
accident-prevention program complete.
Safety features and instructions for the harvester
are detailed in the Safety Instructions section of this
Operator’s Manual. It is the responsibility of the owner to
ensure that all operators read and understand the manual
before they are allowed to operate the beet harvester.
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations 1928.57).
NOTICES OF DANGER, WARNING,
AND CAUTION
Signal Words: Note the use of signal words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION on the harvester and in this
manual. The appropriate signal word for each has been
selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to physical injury.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions (or equivalent) signs
indicate specific safety-related instructions or
procedures.
Note: Contains additional information important
to a procedure and will be found within the
regular text body of this manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
Most work related accidents are caused by failure to
observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident
can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous
situations before an accident occurs. As you operate and
maintain the Beet Harvester you must be alert to potential
hazards. You should also have the necessary training,
skills, and tools to perform any assembly procedure.
Improper operation and/or maintenance of this unit
could cause a dangerous situation that results in
injury or death.
Do not use this unit until you read and understand
the information contained in this manual. Do not use
this equipment for anything other than its intended
purpose.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in
this manual and on the unit. If these hazard
warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death
could/will occur to you or to other persons.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. cannot anticipate
every possible circumstance that might involve a
potential hazard. The warnings in this manual and
on the product are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If a
method of operation not specifically recommended
by us is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe
for you and for others. You should also ensure that
the unit will not be damaged or be made unsafe by
the methods that you choose.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this
manual are based on the information that was available
at the time this material was written and can change at
any time.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Remember:
“The Best Operator is a Safe Operator”
CAUTION
Read, understand, and follow the
operator’s manual and all the safety
decals before operating the harvester.
Review all safety instructions with all
operators annually.
BEFORE OPERATING
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Do not wear loose fitting clothing as it may catch
in moving parts.
Make sure all guards and shields are installed,
including the tractor power take-off (PTO) master
shield, before starting or operating the harvester.
OEM
OEM
Be sure that the correct implement driveline
parts are used and that they are properly
secured.
Lower the lifter wheels when the harvester is not in use.
Install safety chain when attaching the harvester to the
tractor.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially children,
when making repairs, adjustments, or performing
maintenance on the harvester.
Do not allow riders.
Put all tractor and machine controls in “neutral”
and disengage the PTO before starting. Follow
the starting instructions according to the OEM
tractor manual.
Operate the harvester only while seated on the
tractor seat.
Make sure the unit is adequately supported with
safety blocks or safety stands when changing
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DURING OPERATION
CAUTION
Entanglement / Crush Hazard
Serious injury will occur if caught in
rotating parts.
Keep clear of moving parts.
NPut tractor’s transmission in neutral.
PSet parking brake.
Shut off tractor and remove key
before making adjustments.
Wait for all movement to stop before
approaching harvester.
Keep all shields and guards in place and in good
working condition.
Keep all bystanders, especially children, away
from the harvester while in operation.
Do not allow riders while the harvester
is in operation.
Do not attempt to unclog, clean, or adjust the
harvester while it is running.
Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur even without direct
contact.
Keep all hydraulic lines, fittings, and couplers
tight and free of leaks. (Refer to Hydraulic Safety
in this section).
Use caution when ascending or descending on
the harvester. Wet shoes or boots are slippery.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow all operating, maintenance, and safety
instructions found in this manual.
STOP Before servicing,
adjusting,
repairing, or
unclogging the machine, always make sure the tractor
engine is stopped, key is removed, the machine is
lowered to the ground, all controls are placed in neutral,
the parking brake is set, and all the moving parts have
stopped.
Use sufficient tools, jacks, and hoists
that have the capacity for the job.
Use support blocks or safety stands
rated to support the load when changing
tires or performing maintenance.
Follow good shop practices of keeping
the service area clean and dry, and use
adequate light for the job at hand.
Before applying pressure to the hydraulic
system, make sure all lines, fittings, and couplers
are tightly secured and in good condition.
Make sure all shields/guards are in place and
properly secured after performing maintenance.

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HYDRAULIC SAFETY
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow all operating, maintenance, and safety
instructions found in this manual.
Make sure components in the hydraulic system are kept
clean and in good working condition.
0
Relieve pressure from the hydraulic system
before servicing or disconnecting from the
tractor.
Keep all hydraulic lines, fittings, and couplers
tightly secured and free of leaks.
Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened, or
crimped hoses.
Do not make any temporary repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings, or hoses using tape,
clamps, or cement. The hydraulic system
operates under extremely high pressure and temporary
repairs may fail suddenly and create a hazardous/
dangerous situation.
Wear proper hand and eye
protection when searching for
a high-pressure hydraulic leak.
Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead
of hands to identify and isolate a leak. If injured by a
concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid,
seek medical attention immediately. Serious infection or
toxic reaction can develop if hydraulic fluid penetrates the
surface of the skin.
Before applying pressure to the system, make
sure all components are tight and that the
hydraulic lines, hoses, and couplings are not
damaged.
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow all operating and safety instructions
found in this manual when transporting this
equipment.
Make sure the harvester complies with all local regulations
regarding transporting equipment on public roads and
highways.
Make sure the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
emblem and all lights and reflectors required by
local highway and transportation authorities are
properly in place, clean, and clearly visible to traffic.
Do not allow riders on any machinery during
transport.
Make sure the harvester is securely attached to the
tractor and install a safety chain to the harvester.
Make sure the tractor brake pedals are latched
together.
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h) when transporting the
harvester. Always reduce speed on rough roads and
surfaces, or when going down inclines.
Use caution when turning and always use the turn signals
on the tractor to indicate your turning intentions to the
other traffic.
The weight of the trailed machine should NEVER exceed
the weight of the towing vehicle.
Check all clearances carefully whenever the machine is
towed.
Lower the elevator into the transport position before
transporting the harvester on the highway .
Stay away from overhead obstructions and
power lines during transport. Electrocution can
occur even without direct contact.
STORAGE SAFETY
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow all operating and safety instructions
found in this manual when storing this
equipment.
Store the harvester in an area away from human
activity.
Do not permit children to play on or around the
stored machine at any time.
Make sure that the harvester is stored in an area with a
firm and level base to prevent the machine from tipping
or sinking into the ground.
Block the wheels to prevent the machine from
rolling.

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TIRE SAFETY
WARNING
Explosive Force Hazard
Tire replacement, repair, and/or
maintenance should be done by a
qualified tire dealer or qualified repair service.
Failure to follow proper procedures when
installing a tire on a wheel or rim or adding air
to the tire can produce an explosive force that
will result in serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to install a tire without proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
Do not substitute tires with a lesser road rating
and/or capacity for the original equipment
tires.
ASSEMBLY SAFETY
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow all assembly, operating, and safety
instructions found in this manual when
assembly this equipment.
Use adequate manpower to perform assembly
procedures safely.
Assemble the harvester in an area with sufficient space
to maneuver the largest components and allow easy
access to all sides of the machine.
Use only forklifts, lift cranes, jacks, and tools with
sufficient capacity for the loads.
Do not allow spectators, especially children, in
the working area.

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SAFETY DECALS
DECAL LOCATIONS & IDENTIFICATION
The different types of safety decals for your Sugar Beet
Harvester are illustrated on the following pages. Please
familiarize yourself with the appearance of each decal,
the warning it describes, and the area where it is located
on the harvester.
Safety awareness is the responsibility of each operator
of the harvester. Keep safety decals and signs clean
and legible, and be sure replacement parts display the
current safety decals and signs as well.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
N
I
NG
AR Remember: Always replace missing,
damaged, or illegible safety decals.
New decals and signs are available
from an authorized dealer.
NOTE: Keep all decals clean and free of dirt for maximum
visibility. Replace all individual decals that are no longer
legible. Read and obey all safety decals and be familiar
with their meaning.

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Figure 5. – Harvester Safety Decals

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Figure 6. – Header Safety Decals

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