Crary Air Reel User manual

PN: 12069 R021506
Companion to 12086
OWNER’S
MANUAL
CASE IH
1010
1020
RECORD SERIAL NUMBER HERE

DISCLAIMER
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been made to be accurate, the
information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations, nor to provide for every possible contingency in con-
nection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Features may be described herein which are not present in all systems. Crary
Company assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
Crary Company assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, or usefulness of the information contained
herein.
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Crary Company is continually making improvements and developing new equipment. In doing so, we reserve the right to make
changes or add improvements to our product without obligation for equipment previously sold.
Because modification to this machine may affect the performance, function, and safety of its operation, no modifications are to be
made without the written permission of Crary Company. Part replacements should be with original equipment supplied by Crary
Company.
THE CRARY COMPANY STATEMENT OF PRODUCT SAFETY
As a manufacturer of specialized agricultural equipment, Crary Company fully recognizes its responsibility of providing its customers
products that perform their expected use in a reasonably safe manner. Safety considerations shall be an integral and high prior-
ity part of all engineering/design analysis and judgments involving Crary products. It is our stated policy that our products will be
manufactured to comply with the safety standards specified by theAmerican Society ofAgricultural Engineers, the National Electrical
Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and/or any other applicable recognized standards at the time manufactured. However,
this statement should not be construed to mean that our product will safeguard against a customer’s own carelessness or neglect in
violating common safety practices specified in each product’s manual, nor will we be liable for any such act.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Alwaysgiveyour authorized Crarydealertheserialnumberof your
machine when ordering parts, requesting service, or any other
information. The serial number decal is located on the front, left
hand end of the air manifold.
Please record the serial number in the space provided on the front
cover and on the warranty and registration card.
© 2006, Crary Company, All rights reserved. Produced and printed in the USA.
HOW TO REACH US
ADDRESS HOURS TELEPHONE
FAX NUMBER E-MAIL INTERNET
TerraMarc Industries
237 12th St. NW
P.O. Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078-0849
Mon. - Fri.
8 A.M to 5 P.M.
Central Time
For Parts and Service:
1-800-247-7335
Fax: [phone]
For Service: [e-mail]
Visit us on the web @
www.terramarc.com
MANUFACTURED BY CRARY INDUSTRIES
MANUFACTURED IN U.S.A.
XXXXXX
WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078 U.S.A.
SERIAL NUMBER
Serial Number Decal

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LIMITED WARRANTY
ThiswarrantyappliestoBearCat,Crary,Load-N-Lift,LockwoodandWeedRollerbrandproductsmanufactured
by Crary Company, a division of TerraMarc Industries, henceforth called Crary Company.
Crary Company warrants to the original owner each new Crary Company product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship, under normal use and service. The warranty shall extend 1 year from date of
delivery for income producing (commercial) applications and 2 years from date of delivery for non-income
producing (consumer) use of the product. The product is warranted to the original owner as evidenced by a
completed warranty registration on file at Crary Company. Replacement parts are warranted for (90) days
from date of installation.
THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO CRARY COMPANY
WITHIN 10 DAYS OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR THE WARRANTY
WILL BE VOID.
In the event of a failure, return the product, at your cost, along with proof of purchase to the selling Crary
Companydealer. Crary Company will, at itsoption,repairorreplaceanypartsfoundto be defective in material
or workmanship. Warranty on any repairs will not extend beyond the product warranty. Repair or attempted
repair by anyone other than a Crary Company dealer as well as subsequent failure or damage that may occur
as a result of that work will not be paid under this warranty. Crary Company does not warrant replacement
components not manufactured or sold by Crary Company.
This warranty applies only to parts or components that are defective in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover normal wear items including but not limited to bearings, belts, pulleys, filters
and chipper knives.
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance, service or adjustments.
This warranty does not cover depreciation or damage due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper
maintenance.
This warranty does not cover damage due to improper setup, installation or adjustment.
This warranty does not cover damage due to unauthorized modifications of the product.
Engines are warranted by the respective engine manufacturer and are not covered by this warranty.
Crary Company is not liable for any property damage, personal injury or death resulting from the unauthorized
modification or alterationof a Craryproductor fromtheowner’sfailuretoassemble, install,maintain or operate
the product in accordance with the provisions of the Owner’s manual.
Crary Company is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages or injuries including but not
limited to loss of crops, loss of profits, rental of substitute equipment or other commercial loss.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that may vary from area to area.
Crary Companymakesnowarranties, representationsorpromises,expressedorimpliedastotheperformance
of its products other than those set forth in this warranty. Neither the dealer nor any other person has any
authority to make any representations, warranties or promises on behalf of Crary Company or to modify the
terms or limitations of this warranty in any way. Crary Company, at its discretion, may periodically offer limited,
written enhancements to this warranty.
CRARY COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE DESIGN AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS
OF ITS PRODUCTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT OBLIGATION TO PREVIOUS PURCHASERS OF ITS
PRODUCTS.
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BOX 6: AIR MANIFOLD ASSY & BATS
MANIFOLD, FAR.
REEL BAT ASSEMBLIES (6)
BOX 3: FAR BOX OF PARTS 6 BAT
MOTOR, HYD. GEAR
FOAM SEALS - AIR TUBE
PIVOT STRAP BUSHINGS
SHAFT COUPLER
AIR TUBE WELDMENTS
IDLER GEAR ASSEMBLIES
REEL BAT ARM ASSEMBLIES
BOX 1: FAN KIT (PART # 22668)
GEARBOX/FAN ASSY 9.375:1
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR MINI W/PLUG
SWITCH/MOUNT PLATE ASSY
FLEX HOSE CHAIN ASSY
ELBOW, RUBBER 8” X 90°
BOX 2: REEL ARM MOUNT KIT (PART # 22254, 24100 or 22256)
FAR OWNER’S MANUAL
FAR PARTS MANUAL
CARD, AG WARRANTY/REGISTRATION
HARNESS, ACTUATOR SWITCH ADAPTER
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
HOSE CONNECTOR WELDMENTS
ADJUST BRKT. WELDMENTS (2)
BOX 4: GEARBOX MOUNT/DRIVE (PART # 22672, 24043 or 22673)
BUSHINGS, SD 1-3/8” (2)
ADAPTERS, - 10 MORING / -10MJIC (2)
MOUNT PLATE SUPPORT
GEARBOX MOUNT PLATES (2)
SHIELD WELDMENTS (2)
MISC. HARDWARE
INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY
Inspect your shipping cartons for damage. If you suspect any damage, contact the carrier (trucking company) right away. Unpack the
shipping cartons and compare the contents with the parts listing on the packing slips. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact
your local authorized dealer or call the factory for assistance. NOTE: Depending on header variations, you may or may not receive
all crates and or boxes listed below.
HALF CLAMPS (2)
REEL SUPT. PAD-RH & LH
ASSEMBLY, PIVOT CLAMP
REEL SUPPORTASSY LH & RH
MISC. HARDWARE
T-BOLT CLAMPS
ECCENTRIC ARM ASSY’S (2)
DOUBLE AIR TUBE ASSEMBLIES (2)
BRACE CLAMPASSEMBLIES (2)
WRENCH, ADJUSTMENT
RH & LH ECCEN. MT. ASSEMBLIES
MISC. HARDWARE
BOX 5: BOX 2 OF 3
DRIVELINE / C-FLANGE
ASSY.
BOX 5: BOX 3 OF 3
GEARBOX DRIVE SHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT SHIELD
BOX 5: RH DRIVE SHAFT KIT
BOX 5: BOX 1 OF 3
SLIP CLUTCH SHIELD
SHIELD MOUNT PLATE ASSY.
DRIVE SHAFT SHIELD-JACKSHAFT
BEARING INSERTS
CLUTCH SHAFT WELDMENT - HEX
SLIP CLUTCH SHIELD WELDMENT
SHIELD MOUNT BRACKETS (2)
CHAIN COUPLER
DRIVE SPROCKETS
DRIVELINE SUPPORT BRACKET
MISC. HARDWARE
BOX 1 OF 3 BOX 2 OF 3 BOX 3 OF 3
T-BOLT CLAMPS
ELBOW, RUBBER-8” X 45°
FLEX HOSE / BAND ASSY.
TUBE CAP
MISC. HARDWARE

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY .................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY......................................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 OPERATING SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 MAINTENANCE SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.5 HYDRAULIC SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................................9
2.6 PTO SAFETY...............................................................................................................................................................................9
2.7 TRANSPORT SAFETY...............................................................................................................................................................10
2.8 STORAGE SAFETY...................................................................................................................................................................10
2.9 ASSEMBLY SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................................10
2.10 SAFETY DECALS....................................................................................................................................................................10
2.11 SIGN-OFF FORM......................................................................................................................................................................11
SAFETY DECALS................................................................................................... 12
ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................. 13
4.1 UNCRATING ..............................................................................................................................................................................13
4.2 ECCENTRIC MOUNT INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 IDLER GEAR INSTALLATION (BACK SIDE OF MANIFOLD) ...................................................................................................15
4.4 REEL BAT ARM INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................15
4.5 IDLER GEAR INSTALLATION (FRONT SIDE OF MANIFOLD)................................................................................................. 16
4.6 AIR TUBES.................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.7 REEL BATS................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.8 HYDRAULIC MOTOR ................................................................................................................................................................19
4.9 ECCENTRIC ARM...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.10 HEADER PREPARATION........................................................................................................................................................20
4.11 GEARBOX/FAN MOUNT - PRE 1993 SERIES........................................................................................................................22
4.12 GEARBOX/FAN MOUNT - 1993/1994 SERIES.......................................................................................................................24
4.13 GEARBOX/FAN MOUNT - 1995AND LATER SERIES ...........................................................................................................26
4.14 RIGHT HAND DRIVE KIT - PRE 1993 SERIES....................................................................................................................... 28
4.15 RIGHT HAND DRIVE KIT - 1993/1994 SERIES (15 FT - 22.5 FT).......................................................................................... 30
4.16 RIGHT HAND DRIVE KIT - 1993 AND LATER SERIES (25 FT - 30 FT).................................................................................32
4.17 RIGHT HAND DRIVE KIT - 1995 AND LATER SERIES (15 FT’ - 22.5 FT) .............................................................................34
4.18 HOSE CONNECTOR...............................................................................................................................................................36
4.19 REEL SUPPORT (MANUAL)....................................................................................................................................................38
4.20 REEL SUPPORT (HYDRAULIC)..............................................................................................................................................41
4.21 REEL TO HEADER INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................44
4.22 MANIFOLD TILT.......................................................................................................................................................................45
4.23 AIR HOSE.................................................................................................................................................................................46
4.24 ELECTRICAL WIRING.............................................................................................................................................................47
4.25 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................................................................................48
4.25.1 AUXILIARY REEL TINE KIT............................................................................................................................................................. 48
4.25.2 GEARBOX / FAN EXTENSION........................................................................................................................................................ 50

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OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 52
5.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS........................................................................................................................................................53
5.2 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST.................................................................................................................................................54
5.3 MACHINE BREAK-IN.................................................................................................................................................................54
5.4 CONTROLS................................................................................................................................................................................55
5.5 INITIALADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................................................................56
5.5.1 INITIALADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.5.2 REELADJUSTMENT.........................................................................................................................................................................56
5.5.3 TINE PITCH ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................................................. 57
5.5.4 TORQUE LIMITER (SLIP CLUTCH)..................................................................................................................................................58
5.6 OPERATING HINTS...................................................................................................................................................................59
5.7 TRANSPORTING.......................................................................................................................................................................59
5.8 STORAGE..................................................................................................................................................................................60
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE.................................................................................. 61
6.1 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST....................................................................................................................................................61
6.2 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS....................................................................................................................................................... 62
6.3 GREASING.................................................................................................................................................................................62
6.4 GEARBOX OIL...........................................................................................................................................................................63
6.5 PTO LUBRICATION...................................................................................................................................................................64
6.6 AUGER DRIVE CHAIN LUBRICATION (1993 AND LATER SERIES) (15 FT - 22.5 FT)...........................................................64
6.7 AUGER DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONAND ALIGNMENT (1993 AND LATER SERIES) .................................................................65
6.8 IDLER GEAR TENSION.............................................................................................................................................................66
6.9 ECCENTRIC ROLLERS (PLASTIC) ..........................................................................................................................................67
6.10 FAN HOUSING AND AIR HOSE ..............................................................................................................................................68
6.11 FRICTION DISC TORQUE LIMITER (SLIP CLUTCH) - DRIVELINE.......................................................................................68
6.12 FRICTION DISC TORQUE LIMITER (SLIP CLUTCH) - AUGER DRIVESHAFT..................................................................... 69
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................ 70
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................... 71
8.1 REEL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................71
8.2 FAN PERFORMANCE DATA......................................................................................................................................................71
8.3 HYDRAULIC MOTOR DATA.......................................................................................................................................................72
8.4 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE ...............................................................................................................................................73
8.5 BOLT TORQUE..........................................................................................................................................................................74
CONTENTS

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Section INTRODUCTION
1
Congratulations on your choice of a new Crary Air Reel to complement your farming operation. This equipment has been designed
and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning agricultural industry for the efficient harvesting of crops.
Safe, efficient, and trouble free operation of yourAir Reel requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the
machine, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance, and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator’s
Manual. Check each item referred to and acquaint yourself with the adjustments required to obtain efficient operation.
Thismanual coversall modelsofAir Reelsmanufacturedby CraryCompany forCase IH1010/1020 headers. Differences arecovered
and explained where appropriate. Use the table of contents as a guide to locate required information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Crary dealer or distributor if you
need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manuals.
Many people have worked on the design, production, and delivery of this machine. They have built into it the highest quality of ma-
terials and workmanship. The information in this manual is based on the knowledge, study, and experience of these people through
years of manufacturing specialized farming machinery.
The performance of the machine depends on proper maintenance and adjustment. Even if you are an experienced operator of this
or similar equipment, we ask you to read the operator’s manual before running the machine. Keep the manual handy for future refer-
ence. It has been carefully prepared, organized, and illustrated to assist you in finding the information you need. Your Crary Dealer
will be happy to answer any further questions you may have about the machine.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - All references to left, right, front and rear of the machine, as mentioned
throughout the manual, are determined by standing behind the machine and facing towards the direction
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This Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important
safety messages on the machine and in the
manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to
thepossibilityofpersonalinjuryor death. Follow
the instructions in the safety message.
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will re-
sult in death or serious injury. This
signalwordistobelimitedtothemost
extreme situations, typically for ma-
chinecomponentsthat,for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING - 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.
CAUTION - Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussitu-
ation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
IMPORTANT- Instructions that must be followed to
ensure proper installation/operation
of equipment.
NOTE - General statements to assist the
reader.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
1. Accidents Disable and Kill
2. Accidents Cost
3. Accidents Can Be Avoided
SIGNAL WORDS:
Notetheuseof thesignalwords DANGER,WARNING,CAU-
TION,IMPORTANTandNOTE withthesafetymessages. The
appropriate signal word for each message has been selected
using the following guidelines:
3 Big Reasons
SAFETY
Section
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2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance
of your machine. You must ensure that you and anyone else
who is going to operate, maintain or work around the machine
are familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and
related safety information contained in this manual. This manual
will alert you to all good safety practices that should be adhered
to while operating the machine.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices
not only protect you but also the people around you. Make these
practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all
the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do
not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
Owners must give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the machine,
andannuallythereafterperOSHA(OccupationalSafetyand
Health Administration) regulation 1928.57.
Themostimportantsafetydeviceon thisequipmentisa safe
operator. Itistheoperator’sresponsibility toreadand under-
standallSafetyandOperatinginstructions inthemanualand
to follow them. All accidents can be avoided.
Apersonwho hasnotreadandunderstoodall operatingand
safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine.
An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
Do not modify the equipment in anyway. Unauthorized
modificationmay impairthe functionand/orsafetyandcould
affect the life of the equipment.
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Read and understand the
Owner’s Manual and all safety
decals before operating, main-
taining, adjusting or servicing
the machine.
Onlytrainedpersonsshalloper-
ate the machine. An untrained
operatorisnotqualifiedtooper-
ate the machine.
Have a first-aid kit available for use,
should the need arise, and know how
to use it.
Provideafire extinguisherfor use incase
of an accident. Store in a highly visible
place.
Do not allow children, spectators or by-
standers within hazard area of machine.
Wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
- A hard hat.
- Protective shoes with slip
resistant soles.
- Protective goggles.
- Heavy gloves.
- Hearing protection.
- Respirator or filter mask.
Wear suitableear protectionduringpro-
longed exposure to excessive noise.
Place all controls in neutral or off, lower
header to the ground, stop combine en-
gine, set parking brake, chock wheels,
remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop, before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
Review safety related items annually with all personnel who
will be operating or maintaining the machine.
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2.2 GENERAL SAFETY

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Follow ALL operating, maintenance, and safety information
in this manual.
Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when
working around it.
Follow good shop practices:
Keep service area clean
and dry.
Be sure electrical outlets
and tools are properly
grounded.
Useadequate light forthe
job at hand.
Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for
the job.
Place allcontrolsinneutraloroff, lowerheadertothe ground,
stop combine engine, set parking brake, chock wheels, re-
moveignition keyand waitfor allmoving partsto stopbefore
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
When maintenance work is completed, install and secure all
guards before resuming work.
Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before servicing or
disconnecting from combine.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving
and/or rotating parts.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children,
when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making
any adjustments.
Keep safety decals clean. Replace any decal that is dam-
aged or not clearly visible.
First-class maintenance is a prerequisite for the safest
operation of your machine. Maintenance, including lubrica-
tions, should be performed with the machine stopped and
locked out.
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Read and understand the Owner’s Manual and all safety
decals before servicing, adjusting or repairing.
Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or
operating.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving
and/or rotating parts.
Place allcontrolsinneutraloroff, lowerheadertothe ground,
stop combine engine, set parking brake, chock wheels, re-
moveignition keyand waitfor allmoving partsto stopbefore
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children,
before starting.
Keep all hydraulic lines, fittings, and couplers tight and free
of leaks before and during use.
Clean reflectors and lights before transporting.
Review safety related items annually with all personnel who
will be operating or maintaining the machine.
Shut the combine off when connecting the machine hy-
draulics.
Donotexceedfanspeedof5300RPM. Checkthefanspeed
by multiplying the drive shaft speed (RPM) by the gear ratio
of the gearbox.
Donot runthe fanwithoutbackpressure. Closethebutterfly
valve on the fan if the flex hose is disconnected.
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2.3 OPERATING SAFETY 2.4 MAINTENANCE SAFETY

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Always place all combine hydraulic controls in neutral be-
fore disconnecting from combine or working on hydraulic
system.
Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system are
kept in good condition and are clean.
Relieve pressure before working on the hydraulic system.
Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or crimped
hoses.
Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic fittings
or hoses by using tape, clamps or cements. The hydraulic
system operates under extremely high-pressure. Such re-
pairs will fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe
condition.
Wear proper hand and eye protection
when searching for a high-pressure
hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood
orcardboardas abackstop insteadof
hands to isolate and identify a leak.
If injured by a concentrated high-
pressure stream of hydraulic fluid,
seek medical attention immediately.
Serious infection or toxic reaction can
develop from hydraulic fluid piercing
the skin surface.
Before applying pressure to the system, make sure all com-
ponents are tight and that lines, hoses, and couplings are
not damaged.
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Keep bystanders, especially children, away from drive
shafts.
Be extremely careful when working around PTO shafts,
drivelines, or other rotating shafts.
Do not remove or modify protective shields or guards.
Do not step across a PTO shaft or driveline or use it as a
step.
Keep guards and shields in place at all times while operat-
ing.
Replace all damaged or missing parts or shields with the
correct original manufacturer’s parts.
Grease, clean, and maintain PTO components according
to original manufacturer’s specifications and information in
this manual.
Clothingwornbytheoperatormustbefairlytight. Neverwear
loose-fittedjackets,shirts,or pants whenworkingaroundthe
drive shafts. Tie long hair back or put under a cap.
Keep hydraulic hoses, electrical cords, chains, and other
items from contacting the drive shafts.
Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust the drive shafts when the
reel is engaged and the combine is running.`
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Make sure you are in compliance with all local regulations
regarding transporting equipment on public roads and
highways.
It is the responsibility of the owner to know the lighting and
marking requirements of the local highway authorities and
to install and maintain the equipment to provide compliance
with the regulations. Add extra lights when transporting at
night or during periods of limited visibility.
See the Owner’s manual that came with your combine and
header for proper transportation.
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Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times.
Replace safety decals that are missing or have become
illegible.
Replaced parts that displayed a safety decal should also
display the current decal.
Decals that need to be replaced, are to be placed back in
the original location.
Safety decals are available from your authorized dealer or
the factory.
HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY DECALS:
Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
Decide on the exact position before you remove the back-
ing paper.
Remove the smaller portion of the split backing paper.
Alignthedecaloverthespecifiedareaandcarefullypress the
small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place.
Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth
the remaining portion of the decal in place.
Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed
out using the piece of decal backing paper.
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2.7 TRANSPORT SAFETY 2.10 SAFETY DECALS
2.8 STORAGE SAFETY
2.9 ASSEMBLY SAFETY
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored ma-
chine.
See the Owner’s manual that came with your combine and
header for proper storage.
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Assemble in an area with sufficient space to handle the larg-
est component and access to all sides of the machine
Use only lifts, cranes and tools with sufficient capacity for
the load.
When necessary, have someone assist you.
Do not allow spectators in the working area.
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Crary Company follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the equipment must read
and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed. Annually review this in-
formation before the season start-up.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment. An untrained operator is
unqualified to operate this machine.
Asign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read and
understand the information in the owner’s manual and have been instructed in the operation of the equipment.
SIGN - OFF FORM
DATE EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE EMPLOYER SIGNATURE
SAFETY
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Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals, the type of warning and the area, or particular func-
tion related to that area, that requires your SAFETYAWARENESS.
THINK SAFETY! WORK SAFELY!
REMEMBER - If safety decals have been damaged, removed or become illegible or parts have been replaced without safety decals,
new decals must be applied. New safety decals are available from the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
SAFETY DECALS
Section
3
B
Figure 3.1 - Decal Location
A
PN 11001 - Decal, Caution PN 11002 - Decal, Warning

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Section ASSEMBLY
4
4.1 UNCRATING
Locate the manifold and bats crate.
Cut the metal bands and remove the 2” X 4”s and saddle
tops (Figure 4.1).
Remove the bat assemblies from the crate and place to
the side.
Removethelagscrewsfromthemountingclamps(asshown
in Figure 4.2) from all locations.
Using an overhead hoist and a nylon strap, sling or chain,
connect to the center of the manifold (Figure 4.3).
Remove from crate, and set down on two steel sawhorses
(or equivalent) two to four inches from the ends of the
manifold.
The sawhorses must be capable of supporting 500
pounds each.
The sawhorses must be at least 3 feet high.
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2.
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4.
5.
6.
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B.
Figure 4.1 - Manifold and bats crate
Figure 4.2 - Manifold and bats crate
Figure 4.3 - Manifold and bats crate
Read all instructions to become familiar with the parts and procedure used before starting the actual work. You may refer to the parts
catalog for additional aid in assembling the Air Reel.
Assemble in an area with sufficient space to handle
the largest component and access to all sides of the
machine
Useonlylifts,cranesand toolswithsufficientcapacityfor
the load.
When necessary, have someone assist you.
Do not allow spectators in the working area.
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2.
3.
4.
WARNING
The sawhorses must be capable of supporting 500
pounds each.
The sawhorses must be at least 3 feet high.
The sawhorses must be blocked, to keep the manifold
from rolling.
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2.
3.
WARNING

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ASSEMBLY
4.2 ECCENTRIC MOUNT INSTALLATION
Open Box #3 and sort bolts according to their size and
length.
Rotate the manifold on the stands so that the drive shaft is
at the 12:00 position.
Assemble the RH & LH Eccentric Mount Plates (with the
nylon rollers facing to the center of the manifold) to the RH
& LH End Clamps using six 3/8” X 1” carriage bolts, twelve
3/8” SAE flat washers and six 3/8” centerlock nuts. Do not
tighten yet (Figure 4.4 & 4.5).
Align the 5th tooth on the RH & LH eccentric mounting
plate assemblies with the indicator mark on the RH & LH
end clamps.
Tighten the six 3/8” centerlock nuts to their specified
torque.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The back side of the manifold is opposite that of the large
Air Reel decal.
NOTE
The default pitch angle is with the 5th tooth on the eccentric
mounting plate assembly aligned with the indicator mark on
the RH & LH end clamps. See Section 5.6 for additional
information.
NOTE
Do not tighten the nuts for the nylon rollers yet (Figure 4.6).
NOTE
Figure 4.4 - RH Eccentric Mounting Plate.
Figure 4.5 - LH Eccentric Mounting Plate.
Figure 4.6 - Do not tighten nuts yet.

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4.3 IDLER GEAR INSTALLATION (BACK SIDE OF MANIFOLD)
ASSEMBLY
Assemble one idler gear assembly each to the RH & LH end
clamps, and to all idler mount clamps (back side of manifold
only) using one 3/8” X 2” bolt, three 3/8” flat washers and
one3/8” centerlocknut pereach idlergearassembly(Figure
4.7 & 4.8).
Tighten the 3/8” centerlock nuts to their specified torque.
1.
2.
4.4 REEL BAT ARM INSTALLATION
Slide the reel bat arm assemblies over the manifold assem-
bly. Position each assembly onto the pinion gears and the
idler gears of the manifold assembly (Figure 4.9).
Align the reel bat arm assemblies, so that all of the arms are
in line with one another.
1.
2.
The outside face of the arms of the reel bat arm assemblies
must face away from the pillowblock.
WARNING
Figure 4.7 - Idler gear assembly to RH end clamp assembly Figure 4.8 - Idler gear assembly to idler clamp assembly
Figure 4.9 - Reel Bat Arm Installation.

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4.5 IDLER GEAR INSTALLATION (FRONT SIDE OF MANIFOLD)
Assemble one idler gear assembly each to the RH & LH end
clamps, and to all idler mount clamps (front side of manifold
only) using one 3/8” X 2” bolt, three 3/8” flat washers and
one3/8” centerlocknut pereach idlergearassembly(Figure
4.10).
Use a small pry bar between the outside wall of the mani-
fold tubing and the idler gears with approx. 5 lbs. of force
(Figure 4.11)
1.
2.
Tighten the 3/8” centerlock nuts to their specified torque.
Check the alignment of the reel bat arm assembly with the
pinion and idler gears by looking from the front and rear of
the manifold.
Rotate the reel arm assemblies to ensure they turn freely.
3.
4.
ASSEMBLY
Figure 4.11 - Tighten Centerlock nuts.
Figure 4.10 - Idler Gear Installation (Front Side).

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4.6 AIR TUBES
ASSEMBLY
Rollthe manifoldoverso thattheairtubeholes inthebottom
of the manifold are at the 12:00 position.
Apply the self adhesive foam seals (Figure 4.12)..
Remove and discard the slot and two hole cutouts
from the self adhesive foam seal.
Removetheselfadhesivefoamsealfromthe back-
ing and apply foam seal to manifold.
Assemble the single air tubes to the manifold.
Locate three 11/32 X 7/8 self tapping screws per
each air tube.
Placeanair tubeon themanifold,aligningthethree
small holes of the air tube with the manifold.
Drivethree 11/32X 7/8self tappingscrewsthrough
the air tube into the holes of the manifold (Figure
4.13) You may want to use an impact wrench for
this step.
Follow steps A thru. D for the remaining air tubes.
Assemble the double air tubes to the manifold: follow step 3
for installation of the double air tubes.
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2.
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B.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
Make sure that the opening of the single and double air tubes
face towards the rear of Air Reel (Figure 4.14).
IMPORTANT
Thedouble airtube assembliesare onlyinstalledontheends
of the manifold (one per end) (Figure 4.14).
IMPORTANT
Figure 4.12 - Apply Self Adhesive Foam Seals.
Figure 4.13 - Fasten Screws.
Figure 4.14 - Installation of air tubes

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4.7 REEL BATS
ASSEMBLY
Remove the plastic bearing caps, by removing one 5/16” X
2” bolt, one 5/16” centerlock nut and two 1/4” flat washers
per each reel arm (Figure 4.15).
Assemble the reel bat assemblies to the reel arms.
Determine the correct orientation of the reel bat.
The RH and LH pivot strap points to the rear of the
Air Reel (Figure 4.16).
Position the reel bats into the bearing bases.
Reattachthe plasticbearingcaps, byinstalling one
5/16”X2”bolt,one5/16”centerlocknutandtwo1/4”
flat washers per each reel arm (Figure 4.15).
Tighten the 5/16” X 2” bolts to 100 In-lbs. Note:
do not exceed the recommended torque of 100
In-lbs.
Continue with steps 1 and 2 until all six reel bats are in-
stalled.
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2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.
Figure 4.15 - Remove Plastic Bearing Caps.
Figure 4.16 - Reel Bat Installation.