Harvestec 4000 Series User manual

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4000 & 5000
SERIES
2013. 1.351.709

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
The following is some useful information provided to help ensure efficient and safe operation
of this corn head.
This manual gives some information for both the flute roll machines (4000 series) and the
knife roll machines (5000 series). If there is no separate instruction, apply it to both
machine type series.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine correctly.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain
with the machine when you sell it.
Since the corn head is universal type carefully read your combine specifications and follow
the combine manufacturer’s recommendations for usage, set-up and operation of the
combine.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY..........................................................................................................................4
2. OPERATION AND FUNCTION ................................................................................13
3. IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................16
3.1. Identification............................................................................................................................16
3.2. Specifications............................................................................................................................17
4. SHIPPING CONDITIONS..........................................................................................18
5. MOUNTING THE CORN HEAD ON THE COMBINE...........................................20
6. RUN-IN PROCEDURE...............................................................................................27
7. SETUP PROCEDURE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE CORN HEAD...................28
8. HARVESTING.............................................................................................................40
9. ROW SPACING ADJUSTMENT................................................................................42
10. MOUNTING TO ANOTHER TYPE OF COMBINE.................................................44
11. MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION ...................................................................45
Lubricant change frequency..............................................................................................................48
Oil level check frequency .................................................................................................................48
12. TROUBLE SHOOTING..............................................................................................53
13. OFF-SEASON STORAGE OF YOUR CORN HEAD ...............................................54
14. WARRANTY, SERVICE, SPARE PARTS ORDER...................................................54
15. LUBRICATION CHART.............................................................................................55

SAFETY
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1. SAFETY
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this
manual carefully read the message that follows, and be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating procedures.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION – is used with the safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General
precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to
safety messages in this manual.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs.
Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure
new components and repair parts include current safety signs.

SAFETY
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GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. ALLOW ONLY trained and experienced operators to operate THIS machine. Operating
this equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Do not wear
entertainment headphones while operating this machine.
2. ALWAYS DISENGAGE header drive, shut off the engine and remove key before
servicing, adjustment, maintenance and lubrication of the corn head.
3. STAY CLEAR of the header when it is in operation.
4. DO NOT OPEN safety shields or covers while the corn head is running.
5. ENGAGE the lock on the feeder lift cylinder before doing any work under or around the
corn head.
6. CHOPPER KNIVES must not be installed without security locking pins.
7. WORN or DAMAGED CHOPPER KNIVES must be replaced before operation of the
corn head. Radial clearance between knife and bushing must be properly maintained. See
details in this manual.
8. NEVER remove the warning labels from the machine. If they become damaged or
illegible order replacement parts as shown in the Figures.
9. NEVER remove the safety hydraulic valve of the folding corn heads, located on the upper
horizontal beam.
10. NEVER close or open the folding corn head when it is in operation.