Hagie 204 User manual

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ANY PICTURES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS OPERATOR’S MAN-
UAL THAT DEPICT SITUATIONS WITH SHIELDS, GUARDS,
RAILS, OR LIDS REMOVED ARE FOR DEMONSTRATION PUR-
POSES ONLY. HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY STRONG-
LY URGES THE OPERATOR TO KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND
SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES.

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© 2003 Hagie Manufacturing Company. Clarion, Iowa USA
COVERS MACHINE SERIAL NUMBERS: 037099001 thru 037099200
HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
BOX 273 CLARION, IOWA 50525 [phone]
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR

ABBREVIATIONS
A/C .................................................AIR CONDITIONING
ADJ ................................................................... ADJUST
ADPTR ........................................................... ADAPTER
ALT.......................................................... ALTERNATOR
AMP ................................................................. AMPERE
APPROX ........................................... APPROXIMATELY
ASSY............................................................ ASSEMBLY
AUX .............................................................. AUXILIARY
BRKT.............................................................. BRACKET
BTTRY.............................................................BATTERY
C.......................................................................CELSIUS
CCA........................................ COLD CRANKING AMPS
CTRL ..............................................................CONTROL
CYL ............................................................... CYLINDER
DIAG............................................................... DIAGRAM
DIM.............................................................. DIMENSION
DISPL .................................................. DISPLACEMENT
EA ......................................................................... EACH
ELECT........................................................... ELECTRIC
F............................................................... FAHRENHEIT
FIG .....................................................................FIGURE
FLO .......................................................................FLOW
FRT .....................................................................FRONT
FT..........................................................FOOT OR FEET
GA ...................................................................... GAUGE
GAL ...................................................................GALLON
HAL ................................................................HALOGEN
HR .........................................................................HOUR
HYD............................................................ HYDRAULIC
HYDRO ................................................. HYDROSTATIC
ID......................................................INSIDE DIAMETER
IN............................................................................ INCH
INFO....................................................... INFORMATION
Km/H .................................... KILOMETERS PER HOUR
LB....................................................................... POUND
LS..........................................................LIGHT SENSOR
MAINT ................................................... MAINTENANCE
MIN.................................................................... MINUTE
M/F .............................................................MAINFRAME
MPH ..................................................MILES PER HOUR
MT.......................................................................MOUNT
MTH ....................................................................MONTH
MTR ................................................................... MOTOR
NO ................................................................... NUMBER
OD ............................................... OUTSIDE DIAMETER
PLT ...................................................................... PLATE
PRESS......................................................... PRESSURE
PRKNG ............................................................PARKING
PSI ................................. POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
QT....................................................................... QUART
RAD .............................................................. RADIATOR
REC .................................................... RECOMMENDED
REQ ..............................................................REQUIRED
RPM................................ REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
SAE............... SOCIETY of AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
SEC ................................................................. SECOND
SERV ............................................................... SERVICE
SLCTR ......................................................... SELECTOR
SMV ...................................... SLOW MOVING VEHICLE
SOLE ............................................................ SOLENOID
SPEC ................................................... SPECIFICATION
STRG............................................................ STEERING
SQ.....................................................................SQUARE
TACH ......................................................TACHOMETER
TEMP....................................................TEMPERATURE
TERM.............................................................TERMINAL
TRD .....................................................................TREAD
TT ................................................................TUBE-TYPE
TU ................................................................. TUBELESS
VAR ............................................................... VARIABLE
V............................................................................ VOLT
VFC.................................. VARIABLE FLOW CONTROL
VLV ...................................................................... VALVE
W...................................................................... WEIGHT
W/ ...........................................................................WITH
W/O................................................................. WITHOUT
WHL.................................................................... WHEEL
WK........................................................................ WEEK
WLD............................................................ WELDMENT

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TO THE OWNER
Congratulations on your selection of a Hagie Model 204 DETASSELER. We
recommend that you study this Operator’s Manual and become acquainted with the
adjustments and operating procedures before attempting to operate your new detasseler.
As with any piece of equipment, certain operating procedures, service, and maintenance
are required to keep it in top running condition.
We have attempted herein to cover all of the adjustments required to fit varying
conditions. However, there may be times when special care must be considered.
Hagie Manufacturing Company reserves the right to make changes in the design and
material of any subsequent detasseler without obligation to existing units.
We thank you for choosing a Hagie detasseler and assure you of our continued
interest in its satisfactory operation for you. If we might be of assistance to you, please
call us.
We are proud to have you as a customer.
A WORD FROM HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Read this manual before operating.

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The following pages and illustrations will help
you operate and service your new detasseler. It is
the responsibility of the user to read the Operator’s
Manual and comply with the safe correct operating
procedures and lubricate and maintain the product
according to the maintenance schedule.
The user is responsible for inspecting the
machine and having parts repaired or replaced
when continued use of the product causes damage
or excessive wear to other parts.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for
easy reference when problems arise. This manual
is considered a permanent fixture with this
machine. In the event of resale, this manual should
accompany the detasseler. If you do not
understand any part of the manual or require
additional information or service, contact the Hagie
Customer Support Department:
Hagie Manufacturing Company
Box 273, Clarion, IA 50525
[phone]
TO THE OPERATOR
The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to
the operator, service personnel, or the equipment.
This symbol indicates an immanently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe

I. SAFETY/DECALS ........................................................................................................... X-X
II. DETASSELER IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................ X-X
III. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... X-X
IV. PREPARING TO OPERATE........................................................................................... X-X
V. OPERATING INFORMATION...................................................................................... X-X
VI. TRANSPORTING ............................................................................................................ X-X
VII. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................. X-X
VIII. STORAGE ......................................................................................................................... X-X
IX. TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................................................... X-X
X. LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................................... X-X
INDEX................................................................................................................................ X-X
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Most accidents occur as the result of failure to
follow simple and fundamental safety rules. For this
reason, most accidents can be prevented by
recognizing the real cause and doing something
about it before the accident occurs.
Many conditions cannot be completely
safeguarded against without interfering with
efficient operation and/or reasonable accessibility.
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I. SAFETY/DECALS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Therefore, you must study this Operator’s Manual
and learn how to use the detasseler controls for
safe operation. Likewise, do not let anyone
operate without instruction.
Do not make modifications such as
weldments, add-ons, adaptations, or changes from
the original design of detasseler. Such changes
and/or modifications may become safety hazards
DRIVING
 Before moving the detasseler, make sure no persons or obstructions are in the path of travel.
 Do not permit passengers on the detasseler when it is moving; they may fall off or obstruct the
operator’s view.
 Never drive near ditches, embankments, holes, mounds, or other obstacles.
 Never drive on hills too steep for safe operation.
 Always drive at a reasonable field speed.
 Reduce the detasseler’s speed before turning.
 Come to a complete stop before reversing direction.
 Pull over to the side of road before stopping.
 Use the flashing/hazard warning lights when traveling on public roads, day or night, unless
prohibited by local law.
 Make sure the SMV emblem is in place and visible from the rear when traveling on public
roads.

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I. SAFETY/DECALS
OPERATING
TREAD WIDTH
 Select the widest tread setting to fit between the crop rows.
 Never manually adjust the tread width on the detasseler until the wheels have been properly
blocked. Loosen the leg clamp bolts only enough for the leg to slide on the frame.
OUTRIGGERS
 Make sure the outriggers are locked down either when folded in or folded out.
GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY
 Do not adjust the factory engine RPM settings.
 Start the engine from the operator’s seat only. Do not by-pass the safety-start switch.
 Handle starting fluid with care. Keep it away from open flame. Store it with the cap on in a
cool place.
 Never run the detasseler engine in a closed building. Proper exhaust ventilation is required.
 If equipped with light sensing depth units, do not look directly into light beam. It emits a very
low intensity microwave signal which may cause possible eye damage.
 Keep all shields in place.
 Keep clear of all moving parts and keep others away when operating.
 Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may be blown or drawn into moving parts.
 Never allow walking personnel in the same field as a detasseler.
 Keep a fire extinguisher close at all times.

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I. SAFETY/DECALS
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE
HYDRAULICS
 Use caution when working with hydraulic fluid under pressure. Escaping hydraulic fluid can
have sufficient force to penetrate your skin, causing serious injury. This fluid may also be hot
enough to burn.
 Always lower load or relieve hydraulic pressure before repairing a hydraulic oil leak.
 Avoid torching, welding, and soldering near pressurized hydraulic lines.
FUELING
 Always turn the engine off and allow it to cool before refueling.
 Do not smoke while refueling.
 Do not fill fuel tank completely. Fuel may expand and run over.
GENERAL REPAIR/MAINTENANCE
 Turn off engine before checking, adjusting, repairing, lubricating, or cleaning any part of the
detasseler.
 When servicing the radiator, let engine cool before removing pressurized cap.
 Disconnect the battery ground cable before servicing electrical system or welding on machine.
 When charging battery, connect positive cable to positive terminal and negative cable to
negative terminal. Failure to do so may result in an explosion and cause injury. Likewise, avoid
battery acid contact and incurring injuries.
WARNING DECALS

CUTTING BLADES MUST OPERATE
IN CORRECT DIRECTION
BLADE ROTATION
LEFT OF OPERATOR
BLADE ROTATION
RIGHT OF OPERATOR
FRONT
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Front window of cab.
DECAL LOCATION
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DECALS CONTINUED
Decals warning you of avoidable danger are
located on various parts of the detasseler. They are
there for your personal safety and protection. DO
NOT remove them. They will fracture upon
attempted removal and therefore must be replaced.
Following are locations of important safety
decals. Replace them if they are torn or missing. All
WARNING DECALS
warning decals and other instructional Hagie
decals or machine striping may be purchased
through the Hagie Customer Support Department.
To replace decals, be sure that the installation area
is clean and dry; decide on exact position before
you remove the backing paper.
I. SAFETY/DECALS
CUTTING BLADES MUST OPERATE
IN CORRECT DIRECTION
BLADE ROTATION
LEFT OF OPERATOR
BLADE ROTATION
RIGHT OF OPERATOR
FRONT
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Front of operator station.