Dion-Ag F64-90R User manual

Manual No.F6418E996E

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DION-AG INC. LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Covered by Warranty – Under the warranty, Dion-Ag guarantees its new machinery and/or equipment to be free
of defects, both in workmanship and material, for a period of one (1) year from the time of delivery by the dealer.
Dion-Ag Inc. will repair or replace, at its discretion and without charge for service parts or labour, any defective part
of the equipment on condition that the machinery and/or equipment has been operated in accordance with the in-
structions contained in the Dion-Ag Inc. Operator’s Manual.
Not covered by Warranty – This warranty does not cover: (1) service parts and labour needed to maintain the
unit; and (2) the replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. The owner is responsible for these items. Some
examples of maintenance and normal wear parts are: oil, lubricants & other uids, belts, knives, clutch and clutch
discs, roller chain, paddles, etc. Dion-Ag Inc. is not responsible for depreciation or damage caused by normal wear,
lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions, misuse, lack of proper protec-
tion during storage, vandalism, the elements, collision or accident.
Securing Warranty Service – To secure warranty service, the purchaser must report the machinery and/or equip-
ment defect to an authorized dealer and request warranty service within the applicable warranty terms.
Owner’s Obligation – It is the responsibility of the Owner to transport the equipment to the service shop of an au-
thorized Dion-Ag Dealer or to reimburse the dealer for any travel or transportation expense involved in fullling this
warranty. This warranty does NOT cover rental of replacement equipment during the repair period, loss of prots, or
other commercial loss, and any or all incidental or consequential damages, overtime labour charges and/or freight
charges for replacement parts.
Limitations of This Warranty – No agent, employee or representative of Dion-Ag Inc. has the authority to amend,
or modify, in any manner whatsoever, the terms of the present warranty. The express warranties herein contained
exclude all other express, implied or statutory warranties. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR-
RANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Right to Inspect – Dion-Ag and its authorized agents reserve the right to inspect the purchaser’s Dion-Ag product
to determine if a defect in material or workmanship exists prior the commencement of any covered repairs. It is the
purchaser’s responsibility to ensure availability and/or delivery of the product to Dion-Ag for the purpose of inspec-
tion.
Right to Make Design Changes – Dion-ag reserves the right to make changes in the design and other changes in
its products at any time and from time to time without notice and without incurring any obligation of its part to modify,
improve or add to products previously ordered from Dion-Ag and sold or shipped by Dion-Ag.
Liability – Dion-Ag Inc. shall not be liable, if, during the use of the machinery and/or attachment, the security guards
have been removed, modied, or have not been properly maintained.
The Warranty shall not apply if the instructions mentioned in this manual have not been followed completely and
correctly. Nor will the warranty apply if the owner or any third party modies the machine without Dion-AG’s knowl-
edge and/or authorization. Every purchaser, when buying a Dion-Ag machine, agrees and undertakes to use and
operate the machinery and its component parts safely, and in accordance with all applicable laws, and in accord-
ance with the Operator’s Manual. Furthermore, the purchaser agrees and accepts to indemnify and hold harmless
Dion-Ag for all losses and damages to any person or property resulting from the purchaser’s non-compliance with
the terms and conditions of this warranty. Each purchaser further agrees to bring the warranty to the attention of any
subsequent purchaser, and to obtain agreement therein as a condition of resale or transfer.
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F64 Rotary Corn Attachment
TO OUR CUSTOMER
We appreciate your condence in DION Farm Equipment and thank you for your trust. In preparing this
manual, we hope we have provided you with a valuable tool for operating and maintaining this ne ma-
chine. Use this manual as your guide. Following the instructions given here will result in many years of
dependable service from your machine.
Your Dealer can give you assistance with parts and specially trained personnel to assist you in repair and
maintenance.
Call your Dealer if you need any assistance or information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................ 5
CHECK LIST ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................. 8
SAFETY RULES................................................................................................................................................................... 9
TRANSMISSION SHAFT OPERATION..................................................................................................................... 1
STOPPING PROCEDURES...................................................................................................................................... 11
GUARDS AND SHIELDS .......................................................................................................................................... 12
SAFETY DECALS ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
SAFETY SIGN APPLICATION PROCEDURE........................................................................................................... 14
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
RECEPTION (BY DE DEALER) ................................................................................................................................ 15
INSTALLATION OF THE ROTARY CORN ATTACHMENT ON THE FORAGE HARVESTER ................................ 17
OPERATING......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
OPERATING TIPS..................................................................................................................................................... 20
OPERATING SPEED................................................................................................................................................. 20
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 20
MEASURING GAUGE............................................................................................................................................... 20
LUBRICATION...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
LUBRICATION CHART.............................................................................................................................................. 21
CHAIN LUBRICATION............................................................................................................................................... 21
TIGHTENER ROD LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................ 22
GEAR BOXES OIL LEVEL ........................................................................................................................................ 22
TIGHTENER GREASING.......................................................................................................................................... 22
OVERRUNNING CLUTCH GREASING .................................................................................................................... 22
DRUM GREASING.................................................................................................................................................... 23
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................... 24
GROUND CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................... 24
CONVEYOR CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................ 24
CONVEYOR CHAIN VERIFICATION ........................................................................................................................ 25
DRUM AND CONVEYOR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................... 27
CHAIN SYNCHRONIZATION .................................................................................................................................... 28
CHAIN REPLACEMENT............................................................................................................................................ 29
INTERMEDIATE CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................. 29
DISK CLEANER ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 30
KNIFE SECTION REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 30
DEFLECTOR-KNIFE REPLACEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 30
STRAIGHTENING UP THE DRUM FINGERS .......................................................................................................... 31
CUTTING DISK BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT...................................................................................................... 31
DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................... 31
FRICTION DISKS REPLACEMENT.......................................................................................................................... 32
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 33
DRUM ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................................... 33
SCRAPER ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 34
MAINTENANCE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................... 35
STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specications and design are subject to change without notice
and without liability therefore
NOTE: Specications apply only to the F64 model.
Shipping
Dimensions F64 F64 Dion
F64
John DeereTM
F64
GehlTM
F64
New HollandTM
Overall
Length 192 cm (80”) 211 cm (83.3”) 217 cm (85.5”) 226 cm (89”) 212 cm (83.5”)
Overall
Width 222 cm (87.5”) 222 cm (87.5”) 222 cm (87.5”) 222 cm (87.5”) 222 cm (87.5”)
Overall
Height 122 cm (48”) 122 cm (48”) 122 cm (48”) 122 cm (48”) 122 cm (48”)
Weight
705 kg (1550 lbs) 750 kg (1650 lbs) 725 kg (1600 lbs) 750 kg (1650 lbs) 735 kg (1620 lbs)
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CHECK LIST
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PRE-SEASON CHECKS
Check condition of guards and knives
Check condition of chains and chain guides
Check chain tension and elongation
Check condition and tension of drive belts
Look for loose or missing bolts and parts
Make sure no safety decal is missing and make sure they are readable
Check condition of saw teeth
Check condition of drum ngers. Make sure they are solid and straight
Check oil levels on gear boxes
DAILY
Check tension of belts and chains
Clean machine
Lubricate following instructions found in maintenance section
Make sure all guards are in good condition
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FOREWORD
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TO OUR CUSTOMER
The following pages and illustrations are printed to help
supply you with the knowledge to better operate and
service your F64 Rotary Corn Attachment.
Any piece of equipment needs, and must have a cer-
tain amount of service and maintenance to keep it in
top running condition. We have attempted to cover all
the adjustments required to t most conditions; however,
there may be times when special care must be taken to
t a condition.
Study this operator’s manual carefully and become ac-
quainted with all the adjustments and operating proced-
ures before attempting to operate your new equipment.
Remember, it is a machine and it has been designed and
tested to do an efcient job in most operating conditions
and will perform in relation to the service it receives.
If special attention is required for some conditions, ask
your Dion Dealer; his parts and Service Organization will
be glad to help and answer any questions on operation
and service of your new machine.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE MA-
CHINE WHEN SOLD
This manual was prepared from the latest product in-
formation available at publication time. The Company
reserves the right to make changes at any time without
notice.
The safety section of your Operator’s manual is intended
to point out some of the basic safety situations which
may be encountered during the normal operation and
maintenance of your F64 Rotary Corn Attachment, and
to suggest possible ways of dealing with these situa-
tions. This section is NOT a replacement for other safety
practices featured in other sections of this book.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Your Dion Warranty for this machine appears in this
manual, which you received from your dealer when you
purchased the Box.
The equipment purchaser shall assume charges for ser-
vice calls or transportation of equipment to and from the
location of servicing Dion dealer.
SAFETY
The safety of the operator is one of the main concerns
in designing and developing a new F64 Rotary Corn At-
tachment. Designers built in as many safety features as
possible. However, every year accidents occur which
could have been avoided by taking a more careful ap-
proach to handling farm machinery and implements.
Read and implement the safety instructions detailed in
the safety section of this manual.
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
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For your convenience, write down in full in this manual both the model and serial numbers of your machine, as
shown on the name plate illustrated below. Always mention both the model and the serial numbers when ordering
parts or regarding any other correspondence referring to your machine.
Write down your number here:
MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER
R.H. side
Back
L.H. side Front
MADE IN CANADA
DION-AG INC.
BOISBRIAND QUE.
MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.
- Ag Inc.
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SAFETY RULES
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The symbol above calls your attention to instructions con-
cerning your personal safety. It is found throughout the
manual as well as on the machine to point out specic haz-
ards and ways to avoid them. Always follow the instructions
to minimize the risk of personal injury or death.
DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION
Whenever you see the words and symbols shown below,
used in this manual and on decals, you MUST take note of
their instructions as they relate to personal safety.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in MINOR INJURY.
IMPORTANT: The word IMPORTANT is used to identify
special instructions or procedure which, if not strictly ob-
served, could result in damage to, or destruction of the ma-
chine, process or its surroundings.
NOTE: The word NOTE is used to indicate points of par-
ticular interest for more efcient and convenient
repair or operation.
SIGNS
WARNING: DO NOT remove or obscure
Danger, Warning, Caution safety signs or
Instruction signs that are not readable or are
missing. Replacement signs are available
from your Dealer in the event of loss or
damage. The actual location of these Safety
signs is illustrated on pages 15 and 16.
FOLLOW A SAFETY PROGRAM
For proper operation of a corn attachment, you must be a
qualied and authorized operator. To be qualied, you must
read and understand the written instructions supplied in
this Operator’s Manual, have training, and know the safety
rules and regulations for the job.
Some local regulations specify that no one under the age
of 16 years, for example, may operate power machinery.
This includes tractors. It is your responsibility to know what
these regulations are, and obey them, in the operating area
or situation. These will include, but are not limited to, the
following instructions for proper operation.
WARNING: An operator should not use alco-
hol or drugs which can change their alertness
or coordination. An operator on prescription or
“over the counter” drugs needs medical advice
on whether or not he or she can properly operate
machines.
A WORD TO THE OPERATOR
It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the safety
section in this manual before operating your tractor. You
must follow these safety instructions that take you step by
step through your working day.
In reading this section, you will note that illustrations have
been used to highlight certain situations. Each illustration
is numbered and the same number appears in the text in
parenthesis. This number is placed at the end of the written
text that refers to the illustration.
Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you, but also the people around
you. Study the features in this manual and make them a
working part of your safety program. Keep in mind that
this safety section is written only for this type of machine.
Practice all other usual and customary safe working pre-
cautions, and above all.
REMEMBER - SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. YOU
CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: In some of the illustrations used in
this Operator Instruction Book, panels or guards
may have been removed for clarity. Never oper-
ate the machine without these components in
position. If the removal of panels or guards is ne-
cessary to make a repair, they MUST be replaced
before operation.
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•Disengage the PTO and shut off engine before leav-
ing the operator’s seat for refuelling, lubricating or ad-
justing the machine.
•The tractor engine ignition key must be
removed each time the operator leaves the tractor.
•Wear appropriate clothing, safety boots or shoes. Do
not operate the machine when visibility is bad, or dur-
ing night, in poor lighting.
•When driving on a public road, or on hilly land you must
remove the electrical box ignition key and put the lock-
ing pin in the stop pawl of the quick-disconnect hitch
to prevent unlocking. This locking pin should also be
used for the manual quick-disconnect hitch.
•Attach a safety chain of at least 20,000 lbs (9071 Kg)
capacity for transportation.
•Keep children away from the machine at all times.
Maximum traveling speed of a forage harvester should
not exceed 20 mph (34 km/h).
•Carefully read all safety signs applied on the machine.
If they are damaged, replace them immediately.
•If a feeding or throwing mechanism should become
jammed, never attempt to unblock it or remove any
material when the machine is in motion or the tractor
engine running.
•Never manually feed the rotary corn attachment.
•Never remove guards or make adjustments while the
machine or tractor engine is running.
•Never attempt to check or adjust chains while the ma-
chine is running.
•Keep hands and feet away from the pick-up chains
and the saw.
•Make sure all rotating parts are stopped and the trac-
tor engine is turned off before cleaning the machine
throat.
•Never park the attachment in the transportation pos-
ition. Lower the attachment to the ground rst.
•Before starting the tractor engine, make sure all
guards, shields, and doors are in place and properly
secured and check the machine thoroughly for pos-
sible loose parts or bolts and tighten them.
•Always pick-up tools after performing any adjustment.
•Never allow riders on any part of a machine.
•Block elevated components before servicing equip-
ment.
•Never lubricate or clean any part while the machine or
tractor engine is running.
•Keep hands and body out of hitch area when attach-
ing towing vehicle.
WARNING: Hydraulic uid under pressure can
penetrate the skin or eyes and cause serious
personal injury, blindness or death. Fluid leaks,
under pressure, may not be visible. Use a piece
ofcardboardorwoodtondleaks.DONOTuse
your bare hand. Wear safety goggles for eye pro-
tection. If any uid is injected into the skin, it
MUST be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this type of injury.
•Securely block the wheels from moving before work-
ing on or under the machine.
•Use a lift system with a minimum capacity of 2,000
lbs (900 kg) to install the attachment on a forage har-
vester.
•Never pull a full box behind a forage harvester when
driving on a public road.
•Make sure to meet local regulations regarding wide
loads on public roads.
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TRANSMISSION SHAFT OPERATION
•POWER-TAKE-OFF DRIVE - Before starting the trac-
tor engine make sure that the PTO locking device is
properly engaged onto both the tractor and equipment
PTO shafts.
•Never wear loose clothing and keep people, especial-
ly children away from the PTO.
•Do not hook a 1000 RPM tractor on a machine
equipped with a 540 RPM drive and/or a 540 RPM
tractor on a machine equipped with a 1000 RPM drive.
•Never proceed to the starting of the machine before
making sure all PTO, machine and tractor, shields are
well installed in place.
•The PTO shields should turn freely, be well connected
and kept in good condition.
•Never step across any driveline.
•Never use the driveline as a step.
•Keep at least your height away from a rotating drive-
line
STOPPING PROCEDURES
No matter what type of machine is being used, it is ex-
tremely hazardous to perform any kind of maintenance
work while the machine is running. Before cleaning, ad-
justing, or greasing, the following procedures should be
followed to stop the attachment:
1. Lower the attachment to the ground.
2. Set the transmission to neutral.
3. Disengage the tractor power-take-off (P.T.O.).
4. Stop the tractor engine.
5. Engage the tractor parking brake.
6. Wait until all rotating parts are totally stopped.
7. Remove the P.T.O. from tractor output shaft.
8. Block all equipment wheels.
DANGER: Rotating driveline contact may
cause serious injury or death.
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GUARDS AND SHIELDS - FIGURES 1 TO 3
The rotary corn attachment is equipped with guards
and shields wherever an accident is likely to take place.
These guards and shields do not affect the machine per-
formance. Several safety decals are afxed on the ma-
chine to remind of potential dangers
Bolted guards cover the driving belts (items 1 in gure
1).
Figure 1 Drive belt guards (1) and drive chain guard (2)
Hinged guards cover the driving chains (items 2 in
gures 1 and 2).
Figure 2 Drive chain right guard
An hinged guard covers the intermediate chain (item 3
in gure 3).
An hinged guard covers the drive shaft (item 4 in gure
4).
3
4
Figure 3 Intermediate chain guard (item 4) and drive shaft
guard (item 3)
CAUTION: All guards and shields factory
installed should be in place and maintained
in good condition.
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SAFETY DECALS
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IMPORTANT: All safety decals should be in place and maintained in good condition. Decals should be
readable at all times.
6
Figure 4 Safety sign location
6
5
Figure 5 Safety sign locations
6
5
Figure 6 Safety sign locations
47
618
3
2
1
Figure 7 Safety sign locations (R.H. side)
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SAFETY SIGN APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. The surface should be free from dirt, grease, earth,
or any other foreign material.
2. When the surface is dry, remove a portion of the
backing paper and apply the decal in part and align
its position as per the surrounding parts. Slowly
peel off the remaining backing paper and apply hand
pressure.
3. Press slightly on the surface of the safety sign to
remove all air bubbles.
4
6
8
6
1
1
9
Figure 8 Safety sign location (L.H. side)
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INSTALLATION
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RECEPTION (BY DE DEALER)
The F64 Rotary Corn Attachment is delivered to the dea-
ler on a shipping skid (item 1) normally accompanied by
a box (item 2) containing the adaptor kit for the client’s
harvester model. Long forks (2.25 m or 8’) must be used
to lift the skid from the short side. A note is present on
the skid. Standard 1,2 m (4’) forks are sufcient to lift
from the long side. The lift must have a capacity of 1,8 t
(4000 lbs) to lift the skid from the short side.
1. Place the skid on a at and level surface.
2. Remove the box containing the adaptor kit (item 2).
The Attachment is delivered with a temporary lifting
arm for the removal of the skid (item 3).
IMPORTANT: The lifting arm (item 3) should not be
used for moving or lifting the attachment. It should only
be used for laying it at on the ground.
3. Before removing the skid, make sure bolts (item 4)
on disks, ngers and knife deectors.
4. Pass a chain (item 5) with a minimum capacity of
2000 lbs (900 kg), in the arm hook and make a
closed and safe loop in the chain.
5. Follow standard safety rules for the operation of
forklift, chain-block and chains to proceed.
6. With the lift of chain-block, slowly lift and pull on the
chain to pivot the head to the ground.
7. Remove the chain (item 4).
8. Remove the bolts holding the Attachment and the
skid together.
Figure 9 The 3-Row Rotary Corn Attachment in shipping position
1
4
4
4
4
2
3
long forks only (8’) - fourches longues seul. (8’)
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Figure 10 The 3-Row Rotary Corn Attachment in shipping position
9. The lift arm can now be removed and the Attachment
may be lifted using the hook on top of the frame.
10. Refer to the installation instructions of the adaptor
provided in the box.
The installation is done by the dealer before delivery to
the client. Contact your Dion representative if needed.
Long forks only (8’) - fourches longues seul. (8’)
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION OF THE ROTARY CORN
ATTACHMENT ON THE DION FORAGE
HARVESTER
NOTE: Refer to the Forage Harvester operator’s
manual for brands other than Dion.
NOTE: Always remove tension on balancing springs
before installing or removing attachment from
Forage Harvester.
Make sure the Forage Harvester and the rotary corn
attachment are standing on a at terrain.
The rotary corn attachment is equipped with a support
(gure 11) to lift attachment up for proper installation.
The minimum lifting load must be 2000 lbs (900 Kg).
1. Attach a chain to the lift support (gure 11).
2. Measure the corn attachment opening (gure 12)
and adjust if necessary.
IMPORTANT: If the throat sides on the attachment
are bent or damaged, it is necessary to repair
them so they will not come in contact with the
feed rolls
3. Slowly move the Forage Harvester toward the at-
tachment (gure 13), making sure it is well centered
with respect to the connecting pins.
4. Align and adjust the attachment throat sides
between the Forage Harvester sides and the feed
rolls (gure 14).
5. When the attachment is set in place on the Forage
Harvester, put the square lock pins and the safety
pins back in place (gures 15 and 16). It will be
necessary to install two oating springs and to move
the bracket in the middle lifting hole.
6. Adjust both balancing springs (gure 17). The
purpose of the balancing springs is to counterbalance
the weight of the attachment either to slightly
touch the ground or ease the attachment hydraulic
lifting to avoid possible obstacles in the eld. The
tension of these springs must be adjusted to obtain
approximately 80-100 lbs (36-45 Kg) at the end of
the ngers.
.
Figure 11 Lift support
Figure 12 Adjustment
Figure 13 Move attachment toward Harvester
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Figure 14 Align
Figure 15 Insert square lock pins
Figure 16 Square lock pin in place
7. Adjust the springs (item 1) by turning the screw
(item 2) sleeves (item 4) with the handle (item 3).
Two (2) balancing springs are required to operate
your attachment. Bolt the spring bracket (item 5) on
the attaching bar (item 6) as shown. Tighten bolt
(item 7) well then install both balancing springs.
8. Adjust the cylinder stroke to prevent the attachment
from touching the feed rolls.
Figure 17 Balancing springs set-up when using a Rotary Corn attachment
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9. Install the rotary corn attachment drive chain (item
1, gure 18). Use the #60 X 36 3/4” lg (93cm) chain
with a #60 connecting link (1) or a #80 X 37” chain,
depending on the Forage Harvester conguration.
Figure 18 Installing the drive chain
NOTE: The #80 sprocket is standard on the attachment.
As for the #60 sprocket, it must be specied
when machine is ordered (item 5, gure 19).
10. Adjust the Forage Harvester lifting arms in operating
position. Bring the chain underneath the tightening
sprocket (item 2, gure 18) as shown.
Align the drive chain. Adjust the chain to a normal
tension, loosen nut (item 4, gure 19), tighten
tightener nut (item 3, gure 19) then tighten nut
(item 4, gure 19).
NOTE: On Forage Harvester models prior to 2006, it will
be necessary to cut out a notch in the Forage
Harvester transmission guard (gure 20) or to
order a new guard
NOTE: On NH and CASE IH Forage Harvesters,
install the PTO to start the machine.
53
4
Figure 19 Drive chain tension
7 1/4
2
5 1/4
Figure 20 Transmission guard modication
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OPERATION
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OPERATING TIPS
WARNING: Before operating the Rotary Corn
attachment, make sure that all safety rules are
observed by people working with or near this
machine. Refer to pages 11 to 16.
NOTE: Generally, it is recommended to be careful and
to proceed to all necessary adjustments before
operating the Rotary Corn attachment.
START-UP AND BREAK-IN
WARNING: Make sure that all guards or shields
are in place and properly secured before starting
the tractor engine.
1. Operate the machine at reduced speed for one
or two minutes, then for ve minutes at operating
speed.
2. Verify and eliminate any contact, knocking or friction
of the disk, drum or chain with the scrappers or any
other component. Refer to the Adjustment section if
necessary.
3. Run the machine in reverse for three to ve minutes
and make the necessary adjustments in order to
eliminate any potential contact and friction.
After the rst few hours of operation, check the following
items. Chains and other moving parts will require an
adjustment after the break-in period.
•Adjust the chain tension (refer to the Adjustment
section).
•Lubricate the chain (refer to the Lubrication section).
•Locate and adjust the cleaning components and the
scrappers in order to elimate any possible knocking
and friction.
WARNING: Always make sure tractor engine is
switched off and attachment is secured before
carrying out an adjustment around or under
machine.
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The table below gives correct torque values for bolts
used on the machine. Check tightness of bolts periodi-
cally. Replace hardware with the same grade bolt.
BOLT
DIA
SAE-2
Ft-Lbs N.m
SAE-5
Ft-Lbs N.m
1/4” 6 8 9 12
5/16” 10 13 19 25
3/8” 20 27 33 45
1/2” 45 61 80 110
5/8” 95 128 160 215
3/4” 170 230 280 380
MEASURING GAUGE - FIGURE 21
A measuring gauge is located under the conveyor chain
right guard. This gauge is needed to measure the stretch
of the conveyor chain.
Figure 21 Measuring gauge
SAE-5
SAE-2
3 MARKS
NO MARKS
Manual No.F6418E996E