Degelman STRAWMASTER 7000 User manual

STRAWMASTER 7000
30’, 50’, 62’, 70’ & 82’
Serial Numbers up to 7139
OPERATOR MANUAL
& PARTS CATALOG
142628 v1.6
DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM

DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
IMPORTANT:
READ MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATORS SECTION
Introduction 1
Safety
Safety Information 2
Operation
Overview / Preparation 6
Hook-Up 8
Convert to Field Position 9
Suggested Tine Angle Settings 10
Height Adjustment 11
Transporting / Storage 12
Service & Maintenance
Service 13
Repair 15
Troubleshooting 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS - PARTS SECTION 21
Warranty 44

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OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout the manual,
are as seen from the tractor drivers’ seat and facing in the direction of travel.
Introduction
Left Side
Rear
Front
Right
Side
CONGRATULATIONS on your choice of a Degelman Strawmaster®to complement your farming operation.
It has been designed and manufactured to shatter straw, control weeds, rake flax straw, and incorporate
seed and chemicals. Use this manual as your first source of information about this machine.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Degelman Strawmaster®requires that you and anyone
else who will be operating or maintaining it, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting information contained within this manual.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your
Degelman Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual.

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The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages applied to the Strawmaster®and in this
manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of injury or death. Follow the
instructions provided on the safety messages.
The Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury
if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a
reminder to follow appropriate safety practices.
Why is SAFETY important to YOU?
3 BIG Reasons:
 •AccidentsCanDisableandKill
 •AccidentsAreCostly
 •AccidentsCanBeAvoided
Note the use of the Signal Words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate Signal Word has been selected using the following guidelines:
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
SIGNAL WORDS
Safety
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING

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1. Read and understand the Operator’s
Manual and all safety signs before
operating, maintaining or adjusting
the Strawmaster®.
2. Install and properly secure all shields and
guards before operating. Use hitch pin with a
mechanical locking device.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise and know
how to use it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher available
for use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
• A hard hat
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses or goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Wet weather gear
• Hearing protection
• Respirator or lter mask
6. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, and remove foreign objects from the
machine before starting and operating.
7. Do not allow riders.
8. Stop tractor engine, set park brake, remove
ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
9. Review safety related items with all operators
annually.
YOU are responsible for the safe operation and
maintenance of your Degelman Strawmaster®.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who
is going to operate, maintain or work around
the Strawmaster®be familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day and alerts you to all good safety
practices that should be adhered to while operating
this equipment.
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 recommended 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.
• Strawmaster®owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the Strawmaster®,
and at least annually thereafter per OSHA
regulation 1928.51.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the opera-
tor’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. All accidents can
be avoided.
• A person who has not read and under-
stood all operating and safety instructions
is not qualified to operate the machine. An
untrained operator exposes himself and by-
standers to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the
life of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
Safety
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY

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1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety
items before working with, maintaining or
operating the Strawmaster®.
2. Stop the tractor engine, set park brake, remove
ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
3. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from
all moving and/or rotating parts.
4. Clear the area of bystanders, especially
children, when carrying out any maintenance
and repairs or making any adjustments.
5. Place safety stands or large blocks under the
frame before removing tires or working beneath
the machine.
6. Be careful when working around or maintaining
a high-pressure hydraulic system. Wear proper
eye and hand protection when searching for
a high pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece
of wood or cardboard as a backstop when
searching for a pin hole leak in a hose or a
fitting.
7. Always relieve pressure before disconnecting or
working on hydraulic system.
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual
and all safety signs before using.
2. Stop tractor engine, set park brake, remove
ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
all moving and/or rotating parts.
4. Do not allow riders on the Strawmaster®or
tractor during operation or transporting.
5. Keep all shields and guards in place when
operating.
6. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially
children, before starting.
7. Do not operate machine on steep side hills or
slopes.
8. Be careful when working around or
maintaining a high-pressure hydraulic system.
Ensure all components are tight and in good
repair before starting.
9. Clean all reflectors, lights and the SMV sign
before transporting on a highway or public
road. Be sure to check with local highway
authorities and comply with their lighting
requirements.
Safety
OPERATING SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY

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1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in
neutral before dismounting.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are
clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and metal lines.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system
operates under extremely high-pressure.
Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a
hazardous and unsafe condition.
5. 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 isolate
and identify a leak.
6. 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.
7. Before applying pressure to the system, make
sure all components are tight and that lines,
hoses and couplings are not damaged.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY
1. Read and understand ALL the information in the
Operator’s Manual regarding procedures and
SAFETY when operating the Strawmaster®in
the field/yard or on the road.
2. Check with local authorities regarding machine
transport on public roads. Obey all applicable
laws and regulations.
3. Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution
when making corners or meeting traffic.
4. Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are
required by the local highway and transport
authorities are in place, are clean and can be
seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming
traffic.
5. Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to
allow faster traffic to pass. Drive on the road
shoulder, if permitted by law.
6. Always use hazard warning flashers on tractor
when transporting unless prohibited by law.
7. Always use a pin with provisions for a
mechanical retainer and a safety chain when
attaching to a tractor or towing vehicle.
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce
a blow out which may result in serious injury or
death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have
the proper equipment and experience to do the
job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair
serviceman perform required tire maintenance.
Safety
HYDRAULIC SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFETY
TIRE SAFETY

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2
70’ Strawmaster Model
1. Trailer Frame
2. Latch Assembly
3. Swing Arm
4. Wing Beam
5. Centre Beam
6. Truss Beam
7. 10’ Harrow Section
Operation
The Degelman Strawmaster®is designed for
effective straw management, weed control,
herbicide application, raking flax residue and
following ground contour. The Strawmaster®
is fully adjustable from tine angle to operating
height with the use of gear driven jacks or
optional hydraulics. The harrow sections can
operate in a float position or under a variable
amount of pressure with the use of hydraulics and
spring bars.
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator
to read this manual carefully to learn how to
operate the machine safely, and how to set it to
provide maximum efficiency. Safety is everyone’s
business. By following safe operating practices, a
safe environment is provided for the operator and
bystanders.
The manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day. By following the operating
instructions in conjunction with a good
maintenance program your machine will provide
many years of trouble-free service.
TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
The Strawmaster®harrow sections consist of five
rows with ten tines per row which hold the straw.
As the tines drag along the ground, they
oscillate to build up a high
frequency vibration and
provide a shattering
action which breaks
up the straw allowing
the residue to be spread
evenly as it is released.
When stood vertically
the tines will rake flax
residue.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF OPERATION
• Operating speed will depend on tractor
horsepower, environmental conditions and each
particular operation. A speed of 8 to 12 MPH.
(12 to 16 KPH) is suggested to efficiently shatter
and spread straw and residue.
• Operating height for the harrow will vary with
the length of the tines, and the angle that the
tines are set at. As the tines wear down, the
height of the machine from the ground will have
to be adjusted down proportionally. (Refer to
the Height Adjustments section)
• The harrow sections can be set in float position,
where the section drags the ground under its
own weight.
• Pressure can be applied using the hydraulics
to rotate the beam further back. The spring
bars will deflect to apply pressure to the
harrow section and the ground. The amount of
pressure to apply will depend
on the application,
and the operator’s
preference.
• Some suggested settings can be found in the
“Suggested Tine Angle Settings” section. As
there are only a few standard guidelines, feel
free to experiment with ground clearance, tine
angle and section pressure to obtain desired
results for each operation.