Hiniker 5710 User manual

FLAIL CHOPPER SHREDDER
MODEL 5710
(WITH IDENTIFICATION No.’s ENDING 100 AND HIGHER)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
PART NUMBER 79202099

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To The Purchaser 1
TO THE PURCHASER
This product is designed and manufactured to
give years of dependable service, when prop-
erly maintained and used for the purpose for
which is intended. Never allow anyone to oper-
ate this equipment until they fully understand the
complete contents of this manual. It is the re-
sponsibility of owner’s, who do not operate this
equipment, to insure the operator is properly in-
structed and is fully aware, and understands, the
contents of this manual. It is also the owner’s re-
sponsibility to insure that anyone operating this
equipment is mentally and physically capable of
so doing.
Important information is contained in this manual
to help insure safe and efficient operation.
If you have any questions about this manual, or
the equipment discussed therein, contact your
HINIKER dealer.
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
IT ALERTS AN OPERATOR TO INFOR-
MATION CONCERNING PERSONAL
SAFETY. ALWAYS OBSERVE, AND HEED,
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, OTHERWISE DEATH,
OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT!
All references to LEFT or RIGHT means view-
ing the equipment from the rear and facing the
tractor.
This Operator’s Manual is shipped with this
equipment. If it has not been supplied to you,
contact your HINIKER dealer for a replacement.
ALWAYS OBTAIN ORIGINAL HINIKER SER-
VICE PARTS BECAUSE SUBSTITUTE PARTS
COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE AND WARRANTY.
All photos in this manual refer to paragraph(s)
preceeding the photo.
A TRIPLICATE (3 COPIES) DELIVERY REPORT
IS TO BE FILLED OUT BY YOUR HINIKER
DEALER WHEN YOU ACCEPT THIS EQUIP-
MENT.
ONE COPY IS TO BE GIVEN TO YOU. DO NOT
ACCEPT THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU ARE
SATISFIED ALL ITEMS THEREON HAVE BEEN
CHECKED, AND YOU UNDERSTAND THEM.
Check that your dealer has forwarded the
HINIKER delivery report copy, along with the
machine serial number, because it helps main-
tain maximum service and warranty benefits.
This does not put you on any mailing list and
information thereon is not available to others.
Your machine’s serial number plate is at (1).
FIGURE 1 PHOTO NO. 2979A
Record the following information for later
reference when obtaining service parts:
Purchase Date:________________________
Purchaser’s Name:_____________________
Dealer’s Name:________________________
Machine Serial #:_______________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
79202099 12/05 Manual/79202099
ASSEMBLY
Aftermarket Hydraulics ..........................................................................................45-46
Basic Machine ......................................................................................................39-42
W/Loading Chute ..................................................................................................42-45
W/Shredding Plate .....................................................................................................42
Offloading .................................................................................................................. 39
FIELD PREPARATION
Chopper/Shredder
Hitch ..........................................................................................................................11
PTO ......................................................................................................................11-12
Rockshaft & wheels ..............................................................................................12-13
Towing .......................................................................................................................14
Tractor .......................................................................................................................11
GENERAL
Specifications ............................................................................................................ 47
To Purchaser ...............................................................................................................1
Storage....................................................................... ............................................... 18
LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................19-21
OPERATION
General .................................................................................................................16-17
Height Adjustment ......................................................................................................17
Shredding or Chopping .............................................................................................. 18
SAFETY
Before Operation .........................................................................................................4
Decal Location ........................................................................................................7-10
During Operation .........................................................................................................5
General....................................................................... ..............................................3-4
Service ........................................................................................................................6
Towing .........................................................................................................................5
SERVICE
Belts .....................................................................................................................24-25
Drive Shaft Bearing ........................................................... ........................................28
Gearbox ...................................................................... ......................................... 29-30
Hardware ................................................................................................................... 23
Knives ..................................................................................................................23-24
PTO ......................................................................................................................30-38
Rotor Bearings ......................................................................................................25-26
Shearbar ....................................................................................................................24
Sheaves ...............................................................................................................26-28
Wheel Bearings ....................................................................................................28-29
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................22
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................49
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THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
IT ALERTS AN OPERATOR TO INFOR-
MATION CONCERNING PERSONAL
SAFETY. ALWAYS OBSERVE, AND HEED,
THESE SYMBOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS, OTH-
ERWISE DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN
RESULT!
Operator safety is a principle concern in equipment
design and distribution. However, many accidents
occur because a few seconds of thought, and a
more careful approach to handling, were ignored.
ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED BY KNOWING,
AND FOLLOWING, THE PRECAUTIONS CITED
IN THIS MANUAL.
For better viewing, certain photos may show a
safety shield open or removed. This equipment
should never be operated without factory installed
shields in place.
Replace any decals that are not readable, or miss-
ing. Their ordering numbers and proper location
are shown in the DECAL LOCATION section of
this manual. Keep decals free of dirt, grease, etc.
Throughout this manual, and on all safety related
decals, a safety alert symbol, along with the signal
word CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER will be
found. These are defined as follows:
CAUTION: A reminder for proper safety
practices and directs attention to fol-
lowing them. Decals of this class are
yellow and black.
WARNING: A reminder for proper safety
practices and what can happen if they
are ignored. This has a more serious
consequence than CAUTION. Decals of this
class are orange and black.
DANGER: Denotes a most serious safe-
ty hazard. It is a reminder for observing
the stated precautions and what can
happen if they are ignored. Decals of this class
are red and white.
SAFETY
There are other decals, and copy, in this manual
that pertain to protecting the equipment. They are
not directly related to operator safety. These have
black letters on a white background to distinguish
them from safety decals. They lack the safety alert
symbol, but carry the words NOTICE or IMPOR-
TANT defined as follows:
NOTICE: INFORMS THE READER OF SOME-
THING THAT CAN CAUSE MINOR MACHINE
DAMAGE, OR POOR PERFORMANCE, IF IG-
NORED.
IMPORTANT: WARNS THE READER OF PO-
TENTIALLY MORE SERIOUS MACHINE DAM-
AGE, OR POOR PERFORMANCE IF IGNORED.
GENERAL
1. If the Operator’s Manual is missing from this
equipment, obtain a replacement from your
HINIKER dealer. If you sell this equipment, in-
sure the new owner acknowledges receipt of
this manual.
2. Read this manual thoroughly. Make sure the
operator understands it and knows how to op-
erate this equipment safely. Farm equipment
can kill or injure an untrained, or careless, op-
erator.
3. Do not attempt to handle and service this
equipment, or direct others to do the same,
unless you know how to do it safely.
4. Keep all shields and guards in place.
5. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
moving parts.
6. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, set
brakes and wait for all motion to stop before
adjusting, or servicing, this equipment.
7. Keep off, keep others off, and insure everyone
is clear before starting, actuating hydraulics,
and during equipment operation.
Safety 3

8. Do not service, or otherwise handle, a unit
in a raised position unless it is securely
blocked against unexpected falling.
9. Keep all front flipper shields in place and
free swinging.
10. Never operate in areas littered with glass,
rocks, metal, etc. Use cab tractor if operat-
ing in unfamiliar areas. Keep cab windows
clean to maintain good visibility.
11. Escaping hydraulic/diesel fluid under pres-
sure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use
a piece of cardboard.
Tighten all connections before pressurizing hy-
draulic lines.
If fluid is injected into the skin, get medical atten-
tion to prevent serious infection.
12. Discipline yourself to always visually inspect
this equipment for any excessively worn,
damaged, or cracked parts before starting
use. Replace these with genuine HINIKER
parts.
13. Stalk shredding/windrowing often involves a
combustible environment. Carry a fire extin-
guisher and first aid kit with tractor.
14. OSHA requires farm employers to meet cer-
tain safety standards. Become familiar with,
and comply with them.
15. Do not alter this equipment to the extent of
compromising safety and performance.
16. Do not substantially operate tractor in a
closed building.
17. Ag chemicals can be dangerous. Always fol-
low the manufacturer’s label safety precau-
tions when using them.
18. Do not assume everyone is as safety con-
scious as yourself.
BEFORE OPERATION
1. Insure unit’s PTO assembly is fully engaged
with gearbox and tractor shafts and SLID-
ING COLLARS ARE RETURNED TO THEIR
LOCKED POSITIONS.
2. NEVER allow improperly supervised minors,
or anyone else, to operate this equipment. It
is your responsibility to insure that any op-
erator is mentally and physically capable of
so doing.
3. DO NOT OPERATE THE CHOPPER/
SHREDDER WITH A 1000 RPM TRACTOR.
THIS WILL SERIOUSLY OVERSPEED THE
ROTOR.
4. Do not “jump start” the tractor from along
side it. Start tractor only from seat.
5. Lock any swinging tractor drawbar before
hooking up. Use a cross retainer in end of
the hitch pin.
6. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, and re-
move key before hooking up chopper/shred-
der PTO.
7. Clear area of people, and debris, before en-
gaging tractor PTO. Be alert for blind areas
of operation. Slow down PTO and “feather”
into engagement to prevent unnecessary
stress on driveline.
8. DO NOT OPEN MACHINE SHIELDS WITH
TRACTOR ENGINE RUNNING.
9. Do not stand close to, immediately behind
or in front of, a running chopper/shredder.
4 Safety

DURING OPERATION
1. Gradually bring unit up to operating speed
and check for any abnormal vibration, or per-
formance. IF ABNORMAL VIBRATION IS
PRESENT AT ANY TIME, IMMEDIATELY DIS-
ENGAGE PTO, STOP TRACTOR ENGINE,
REMOVE KEY AND DETERMINE/CORRECT
CAUSE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
2. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, remove
key and allow EQUIPMENT TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP before:
- Cleaning, unclogging, lubricating, inspecting,
or otherwise servicing, any part of this equip-
ment.
- Connecting or disconnecting the chopper/
shredder from the tractor.
- Allowing anyone else near the equipment.
- Dismounting from the tractor seat and parking
the equipment.
- Placing any part of your body in dangerous
proximity to chopper/shredder.
3. When parking this equipment, lower it to full
“down” position. Set the tractor brakes and
block wheels if on an extreme slope.
4. Never stand behind loading spout, or in trail-
ing wagon, where flying material impacts.
5. Be fully aware that a loading trailing wagon
will exert high force and/or momentum on the
chopper/shredder. These can cause danger-
ous “jacknifing”, or loss of steering control, un-
der certain circumstances:
- Inadequate tractor size and/or ballasting.
- Excessive towing speed.
- Poor tractor brakes.
- Hilly operation in combination with any of the
above.
TOWING
1. When towing on public highways:
- Use an aftermarket safety towing chain be-
tween the trail hitch and the towing tractor.
- Use a tractor of sufficient size, and weight, re-
quired for field operation.
- Do not tow faster than 25 MPH (40 kph).
- Check local regulations on towing width and
warning lights.
2. Never tow machine in field mode with the PTO
detached from the tractor and hooked to the
gearbox.
3. HINIKER choppers/shredders are provided
with an ASAE SMV (slow moving vehicle) em-
blem and a mounting socket therefor.
4. At sundry locations, RED (rear facing) and AM-
BER (forward facing) reflectors are provided.
Insure these do not become defaced or cov-
ered with debris.
5. If towing with a trailing wagon, apply above
safety rules to the trailing wagon, such as:
- Local width warning lights regulations.
- Using an aftermarket safety towing chain be-
tween the chopper/shredder and the wagon.
- Keeping a SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem
visable at the rear of the wagon.
- Be especially aware of Item 5 under DURING
OPERATION in previous column.
Safety 5

6 Safety
SERVICE
1. Service information herein is intended for deal-
ers and others correspondingly competent.
If you are not experienced and/or capable of
handling such service, do not attempt it.
2. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, remove
key and allow EQUIPMENT TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP before:
- Cleaning, unclogging, lubricating, inspecting,
or otherwise servicing, any part of this equip-
ment.
- Connecting or disconnecting the shredder from
the tractor.
- Allowing anyone else near the equipment.
- Placing any part of your body in dangerous
proximity to chopper/shredder.
3. Do not service, or otherwise handle, a chop-
per/shredder in a raised position unless it is
securely blocked against unexpected falling.
4. Chopper/shredders operate in a naturally vibra-
tory environment. Discipline yourself to always
visually inspect this equipment for any exces-
sively worn, damaged, or cracked parts before
starting. Replace these with genuine HINIKER
parts.
5. DO NOT SERVICE END DRIVE BELTS WHEN
TRACTOR IS RUNNING!
6. Replace all shields removed for service, and
check PTO shield for free rotation, before op-
erating this equipment.
REMEMBER - ACCIDENT PREVENTION IS PART
OF YOUR JOB!

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Decal Location 7
DECAL LOCATION
It is an owner’s and dealer’s responsibility to
insure clear, complete decals are maintained
on equipment, whether operating or offered for
sale.
Information herein is provided for proper decal
ordering and placement.
Decal surfaces should be free of dirt, grease,
etc. Temperatures should be above 50° F. To ap-
ply, remove the smaller part of the decal backing
paper and apply this part of the exposed adhe-
sive to the desired location. Peel the other part
of the backing paper slowly off and smooth out
the entire decal.
FIGURE 2 PHOTO NO. 3219
FIGURE 3 PHOTO NO. 3220
FIGURE 4 71505166 LOGO 5700
FIGURE 5 71505168 LOGO Hiniker
FIGURE 6 71505168 LOGO Hiniker
FIGURE 7 71504136 Important: Maintain Tires...
FIGURE 8 71503213 Important: Maintain Belts...
FIGURE 9 71504145 Important: Operate...

8 Decal Location
GROUND
TRACTOR
1. FOR TRAIL HITCH OPERATION, INSURE
TRACTOR HAS THESE DIMENSIONS.
IMPORTANT
71504146
540 RPM=14
1 3/8 PTO 8” MIN. 12” MAX.
540 RPM 13” TO 20”
FIGURE 10 71504146 Important: Hitch...
FIGURE 11 715-03174 Lift...
FIGURE 12 850-001-285 Tape - Yellow Reflector
FIGURE 13 850-001-305 Tape - Red Reflector
FIGURE 14 71504149 Caution Read Manual...
FIGURE 15 71504135 Caution: Safety Chain...
FIGURE 16 71504128 Caution: 540 RPM...
FIGURE 17 715-03056 Caution: Reverse 25 MPH...

Decal Location 9
FIGURE 18 71505169 Warning: Look and Listen...
FIGURE 19 71505171 Warning: Keep Hands, etc...
FIGURE 20 71505170 Warning: Do Not Operate...
FIGURE 21 D11-82 Warning: Do Not Exceed...
FIGURE 22 520-03138 Danger: Rotating Drive...

10 Decal Location
FIGURE 23 520-03139 Danger: Shield Missing...
FIGURE 24 71504131 Danger: Keep Flippers...

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Field Preparation 11
FIELD PREPARATION
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. BEFORE FIELD PRE-
PARING, READ SAFETY-GENERAL,
BEFORE OPERATION, DURING OPERATION
AND TOWING AT FRONT OF THIS MANUAL.
TRACTOR
IMPORTANT: ENSURE TRACTOR P.T.O., AND
DRAWBAR CONFORM TO DIMENSIONS BE-
LOW.
GROUND
TRACTOR
1. FOR TRAIL HITCH OPERATION, INSURE
TRACTOR HAS THESE DIMENSIONS.
IMPORTANT
71504146
540 RPM=14
1 3/8 PTO 8” MIN. 12” MAX.
540 RPM 13” TO 20”
FIGURE 25 DWG. NO. 71504146
IMPORTANT: AFTER TRACTOR HOOKUP, AL-
WAYS STORE HITCH JACK ON PEDESTAL AT
TOP OF GEARCASE.
HITCH
Chopper/shredders have an adjustable link
hitch height adjustment Item 1 as shown in
Photo 3555A to match various tractor drawbar
heights.
IMPORTANT: CORRECT DRAFT LINK LENGTH
ADJUSTMENT CANNOT BE MADE UNTIL AF-
TER THE MACHINE IS INITIALLY FIELDED.
Raise the unit with hitch jack until the hitch yoke
corresponds with the tractor’s drawbar.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE A 1” DIAMETER
HITCH PIN.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. ALWAYS INSERT
THE HITCH PIN POINT DOWN WITH
ACROSS LOCKING PIN THROUGH ITS LOW-
ER END.
FIGURE 26 PHOTO NO. 3555A
PTO
The PTO has similar sliding yoke couplers at
the tractor and gearbox ends. GEARBOX ENDS
ARE IDENTIFIED BY FRICTION CLUTCH (1).
Clean gearbox spline of any encrusted dirt or
grease and lightly oil it. Slide outer PTO collar
Item 2 in Photo 2969A toward its adjacent yoke
Item 3 and slide PTO over the gearbox spline.
Reverse the sliding collar to lock the assemblies
together.

12 Field Preparation
FIGURE 27 PHOTO NO. 2969A
NOTICE: TO FACILITATE PTO HOOK UPS,
CHECK TRACTOR SPLINE FOR BURRS OR
OTHER DAMAGE. IF MACHINE’S LOCKING
COLLAR IS DIFFICULT TO PROPERLY EN-
GAGE, CLEAN AND LIGHTLY OIL SPLINE.
The tractor PTO spline engages similar to above.
Slide outer collar Item 1 in Photo 2966A toward
its adjacent yoke Item 2 and slide PTO over the
tractor spline. Reverse the sliding collar to lock
the assemblies together.
FIGURE 28 PHOTO NO. 2966A
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. NEVER OPERATE A
CHOPPER/SHREDDER UNLESS BOTH
ENDS OF THE PTO ARE PROPERLY LOCKED
TO THEIR INTENDED SPLINES.
FIGURE 29 DWG. NO. 71504128
DANGER: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. KEEP AWAY AND
KEEP OTHERS AWAY FROM AN OPER-
ATING PTO DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL
SHIELDS IN PLACE. INSURE PTO SHIELDS
FREE WHEEL AND BOTH PTO’S ENDS ARE
SECURELY ATTACHED.
IMPORTANT: NEVER MOVE UNIT UNLESS
THE PTO IS PROPERLY HOOKED UP TO
BOTH TRACTOR AND CHOPPER/SHRED-
DER. OTHERWISE, IT CAN BE DAMAGED.
IF NECESSARY TO OTHERWISE MOVE, DE-
TACH ENTIRE PTO ASSEMBLY ITEM 1 FROM
GEARBOX ITEM 2 AND SECURE IT BEHIND
A DRIVE SHAFT SHIELD ITEM 3 AS SHOWN
IN PHOTO 3232.
FIGURE 30 PHOTO NO. 3232
ROCKSHAFT & WHEELS
If the unit has been delivered without accessory ratch-
et jack, or aftermarket hydraulics, install either at this
time. See Assembly, page 40 or 45.
If aftermarket hydraulics are used, pass hoses through
the hose support ring and engage hose couplers with
tractor’s remote hydraulic outlets.

Field Preparation 13
Insert tractor quick couplers to give shredder a
DOWNWARD movement when tractor hydraulic le-
ver is shoved FORWARD and vice versa.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESULT. DO NOT USE YOUR HAND
TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID CAN PENETRATE THE
SKIN.
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESULT. DISENGAGE PTO, STOP
TRACTOR ENGINE, SET BRAKES, RE-
MOVE KEY AND ALLOW EQUIPMENT TO COME
TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE:
CLEANING, UNCLOGGING, LUBRICATING, IN-
SPECTING, OR OTHERWISE SERVICING, ANY
PART OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT INSPECT AND/OR SERVICE A HY-
DRAULIC RAISED UNIT UNLESS IT HAS BEEN
SECURELY BLOCKED AGAINST UNEXPECTED
DROPPING.
1. To adjust transverse wheel spacing, move lock-
up bolt Item 1 as shown in Photo 3234 from op-
erating holes Item 2 to rearmost holes Item 3 in
rockshaft arm.
IMPORTANT: AFTER COMPLETING WHEEL AD-
JUSTMENT, ALWAYS RETURN BOLT ITEM 1
TO OPERATING HOLES ITEM 2. ENSURE BOLT
HEAD IS TOWARD MACHINE CENTERLINE.
FIGURE 31 PHOTO NO. 3234
2. With ratchet jack or hydraulics, raise unit
sufficiently to insert approximately 12” high
SECURE blocks under each side of the unit
at its rear. Lower machine onto these blocks
and retract lift sufficient for tires to clear the
ground. Do this with unit hitched to a tractor
of adequate size to stabilize it.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. MAKE ADJUST-
MENTS ONLY ON A LEVEL SURFACE.
SET TRACTOR’S BRAKES AND SHUT OFF
THE ENGINE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
3. Loosen the 6 5/8” leg bolts in each wheel
and transversely slide the entire wheel as-
sembly.
FOR ROW CROPS ONLY, position wheel
legs to center each tire 34” right or left of the
machine’s centerline. This “compromise” is
satisfactory for 30” thru 38” row spacings.
FOR SOLID SEEDED CROPS, adjust R.H.
wheel leg to place tire’s outside vertical
plane about 3” inside the machine’s R.H.
end panel. This will keep the tire from run-
ning over uncut material. The L.H. tire may
be positioned maximum leftward.
Torque up each wheel leg’s 6 clamping bolts
by uniformly tightening the lower 3 to snug
fit. Subsequently, torque and retorque top
3 to 146-206 Ft/Ibs. (198-279 N/m.). Raise
the shredder, remove blocks and lower the
unit.
4. Raise the unit, remove blocks, RETURN
LOCKUP BOLT TO ITS NORMAL OPERAT-
ING HOLE and lower the machine.
TIRES
Hiniker recommends aftermarket 7.60 x 15-4PR l1
(implement), or equivalent, tires. INFLATE TIRES
TO LESS THAN NORMALLY USED IMPLEMENT
PRESSURES because wheel loadings are light.
The machine performs better if tire pressures are
kept no greater than 15-20 psi.
FIGURE 32 DWG. NO. 71504136

14 Field Preparation
SPOUT DEFLECTOR
The deflector’s Item 1 in Photo 3235 angularity is
controlled by a rope Item 2 actuated ratchet Item
3. A retention spring Item 4 holds the ratchet in any
given position until overridden by the rope.
Depending on the tractor used, it may be desirable
to pass rope Item 2 thru hose ring Item 5.
Do not have enough slack in the control rope to per-
mit it becoming entangled with the PTO.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DETACH
CONTROL ROPE FROM TRACTOR BEFORE
UNHOOKING CHOPPER/SHREDDER. OTHER-
WISE, ROPE BREAKAGE AND/OR OTHER DAM-
AGE WILL OCCUR.
FIGURE 33 PHOTO NO. 3235
TOWING
Chopper/Shredders are furnished with an SMV
emblem Item 1 in Photo 3233A and socket Item 2.
If it is to be towed on public highways, install SMV
emblem in socket. The SMV’s reflective surface
should face the rear
FIGURE 34 PHOTO NO. 3233A
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. WHEN TOWING ON
PUBLIC HIGHWAYS:
USE A TRACTOR OF SUFFICIENT SIZE, AND
WEIGHT, REQUIRED FOR FIELD OPERA-
TION.
DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 25
MPH (40 KPH).
USE AN AFTERMARKET SAFETY TOWING
CHAIN BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLE AND
SHREDDER.
USE THE SMV EMBLEM AS SPECIFIED
ABOVE.
CHECK LOCAL REGULATIONS ON TOWING
WIDTH AND WARNING LIGHTS.
Use an aftermarket safety towing chain Item 1 as
shown in Photo 3550 between the shredder and
towing vehicle. Hook chain around bracket Item
2 and pass forward through aftermarket clevis
Item 3. Fix chain’s forward end Item 4 to tractor.
FIGURE 35 PHOTO NO. 3550
The unit can be towed, or stored, with either
the ratchet jack or hydraulic cylinder removed,
provided the lockup bolt is kept in the operating
hole.
DANGER: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN REULT. A TRAILING WAGON (ES-
PECIALLY IF LOADED) WILL EXERT
HIGH FORCE AND/OR MOMENTUM ON THE
CHOPPER/SHREDDER. LOSS OF STEERING
CONTROL, AND STOPPING DISTANCE, CAN
RESULT. THIS IS MOST PROBABLE IN HILLY
OPERATION. ADHERE TO:

Field Preparation 15
CONSERVATIVE SPEEDS, DILIGENT TRAC-
TOR BRAKES MAINTENANCE, ADEQUATE
TRACTOR WEIGHT AND/OR BALLASTING.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. WHEN TOWING A
CHOPPER/SHREDDER AND TRAILING
WAGON ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS OBSERVE
PRIOR TOWING SAFETY GUIDELINES, AND
IN ADDITION:
USE AN AFTERMARKET SAFETY TOWING
CHAIN BETWEEN CHOPPER/SHREDDER
AND TRAILING WAGON.
KEEP A SMV EMBLEM ON THE TRAILING
WAGON.

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16 Operation
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. BEFORE OPER-
ATING, READ SAFETY-GENERAL,
BEFORE OPERATION, DURING OPERATING
AND TOWING AT FRONT OF THIS MANUAL.
GENERAL
FIGURE 36 DWG. NO. 71504131
FIGURE 37 DWG. NO. 71504149
Always operate tractor at standard 540 RPM PTO
Use transmission up, or down, shift to vary forward
speed. CONSISTENTLY HIGH OVERSPEEDING
THE PTO WASTES FUEL AND AGGRAVATES
KNIFE WEAR. Particularily when chopping/load-
ing, always enter and leave the crop at full PTO
speed.
Avoid “jackrabbit” PTO engagement at full speed
because it overstresses the shredder’s driveline.
Engage PTO at slow speed and throttle up to
operating speed.
OPERATION
If aftermarket hydraulics are used, insert quick
couplers to give chopper/shredder a DOWN-
WARD movement when tractor hydraulic lever is
shoved FORWARD and vice versa.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. SOME TRACTOR
MASTER PTO SHIELD’S MAY CON-
TACT THE UNIT’S FRONT PTO SHIELD ON
TURNS. BE ALERT FOR THIS AND MAXI-
MIZE TURNING RADII. REPLACE FRONT PTO
SHIELD IF IT BECOMES DAMAGED.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. NEVER STAND BE-
HIND LOADING SPOUT, OR IN TRAIL-
ING WAGON, WHEN FLYING MATERIAL IS
IMPACTING.
IMPORTANT: INITIALLY START CHOPPING/
SHREDDING WITH UNIT SET SUBSTANTIAL-
LY HIGHER THAN THE RECOMMENDED MIN-
IMUM KNIFE/ROW CLEARANCE OF 3”.
Go a short distance and check performance.
The higher knife/ground clearance may not
give satisfactory results; therefore, lower unit
and check again. Progressively lower unit until
good results are obtained. DO NOT OPERATE
WITH LESS THAN 3” KNIVES CLEARANCE TO
HIGHEST GROUND POINT WITHIN OPERAT-
ING WIDTH.
IMPORTANT: “SCALPING” GROUND WASTES
FUEL AND RAPIDLY AGGRAVATES KNIFE
WEAR. THIS IS PARTICULARILY TRUE IN
ROCKY FIELDS. IF YOUR FIELD HAS PRO-
TRUDING ROCKS, KEEP UNIT’S HEIGHT
SUFFICIENT FOR KNIVES TO CLEAR THEM.
CHOPPER/SHREDDERS ARE NOT INTEND-
ED TO BE USED AS A “ROCK PICKER”, OR A
“ROTOTILLER”.

Operation 17
Operate the unit approximately LEVEL. That
is, front (Item 1) in Photo 4014 of main frame
should clear ground about the same as the rear
(Item 2.)
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. EXCESSIVE FRONT
FRAME/GROUND CLEARANCE CAUSES
MORE DEBRIS TO THROW FORWARD UNDER
THE TRASH SHIELDS. NEVER STAND NEAR,
OR AHEAD OF, A RUNNING MACHINE.
FIGURE 38 PHOTO NO. 4014
HITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Rotate rockshaft/wheels until knives clear
ground by GREATER than 3 inches.
FIGURE 38A PHOTO NO. 4013
With unit attached to tractor, remove hitch
jack from storage position on top of gearbox
at Item 1 and insert on pivot provided on left
side of unit at Item 2 (see figure 38A). Adjust
jack to remove unit weight from hitch and
tractor drawbar.
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
ADJUST DRAFT LINK WITHOUT FIRST
SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF SHREDDER
WITH HITCH JACK AT PIVOT PROVIDED.
FIGURE 52C PHOTO NO. 3548
At this time remove bolts and or pin adjust-
ment from draft link (see figure 52C) and
proceed to adjust jack in combination with
wheel arms to achieve desired unit profile
(see figure 38). Reattach draft link and re-
move hitch jack and return to storage posi-
tion on top of gearbox.
2. Recheck knives/ground clearance and re-
adjust rockshaft/wheels, as well as draft link
length, if necessary.
3. Chop/shred a short distance, stop and check
stubble to insure knives are properly clearing
ground and satisfactory performance is ob-
tained. If necessary, reset rockshaft/wheels
and drawbar’s underneath draft link.
A direct throw flail chopper is NOT A PRECISION
CUT MACHINE! Do not expect it to perform the
same as a cylinder cut/precision shearbar har-
vester.
Successful chopping and loading depends on
numerous variables, among which are:
- Maintaining a uniform 540 (or slightly higher)
PTO speed.
- Matching forward speed to crop density, avail-
able tractor power and chopper capability.
- Proper awareness of trailing wagon draft load
in hilly operation as it affects overall system
performance.

18 Operation
If an operator does not properly manage the
above, it will result in erratic PTO speeds. This
may cause the machine to plug and /or “dribble”
material at the delivery deflector. Also, less sat-
isfactory shredding will result.
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. NEVER STAND BE-
HIND THE DISCHARGE SPOUT, OR IN
THE TRAILING WAGON WHEN THE MACHINE
IS RUNNING. NEVER REACH INTO ANY PART
OF THE DISCHARGE PATH WHEN THE MA-
CHINE IS RUNNING.
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. DISENGAGE
PTO, STOP TRACTOR ENGINE, SET
BRAKES , REMOVE KEY AND ALLOW EQUIP-
MENT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BE-
FORE CLEANING, UNCLOGGING, LUBRICAT-
ING, OR OTHERWISE SERVICING, ANY PART
OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
The Hiniker 5710 chopper/shredder can be
easily switched from CHOPPING/LOADING to
SHREDDING ONLY by pulling each side Q.A.
hairpin Item 1 in Photo 3224 from control arm
retention post Item 2. Then swing control arm
Item 3 upward and snap it over retention post
Item 4. Replace Q.A. hairpin Item 1 in each side
retention post Item 4. Remove the SMV emblem
from the socket and store it for use when travel-
ling on the road.
Reverse this procedure for switching from
SHREDDING ONLY to CHOPPING/LOADING.
FIGURE 39 PHOTO NO. 3224
STORAGE
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. DISENGAGE
PTO, STOP TRACTOR ENGINE, SET
BRAKES, REMOVE KEY AND ALLOW EQUIP-
MENT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BE-
FORE CLEANING, UNCLOGGING, LUBRICAT-
ING, OR OTHERWISE SERVICING, ANY PART
OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
Do not store the chopper/shredder outside be-
tween seasons of use. That lowers resale/trade
in value.
The following will insure equipment is in top op-
erating condition at start of next season.
1. Open end shield and thoroughly clean out
dirt and trash. Clean out any other trash
hanging on unit. Check drive shaft and gear-
box bearing seals for trash entanglement.
2. Back off backwrap belt idler to relax tension
on “V” belts. Inspect belts for wear.
3. Clean debris from PTO ends and insure
safety shield freely rotates.
4. Relube machine and check gearbox lube
level.
5. Clean rust off exposed surfaces and repaint
any requiring it. Also check for any loose
hardware.
6. Inspect rotor assembly for lost, broken, or
worn out knives. Replace these as required.
Also, replace any other deteriorated parts,
especially decals and reflectors.
7. Ensure rockshaft lockup bolt is in its operat-
ing position. See Figure 31 on page 12. This
permits ratchet jack, or aftermarket hydrau-
lics, to be used elsewhere.