Hiniker AR-2000 User manual

MODEL AR-2000
FLAIL SHREDDER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
PART NUMBER 79203019 Rev. A

TITLE
Section 1
Table of Contents 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
79203019RevA 3/11 Manual/79203019RevA
ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................................................43-54
Accessories
End Transport.................................................................................................................................... 49
After Market Hydraulics..................................................................................................................... 50
Optional Hydraulics ......................................................................................................................50-51
Warning Light Package.................................................................................................................52-53
Skid Shoes ........................................................................................................................................54
Grass Divider..................................................................................................................................... 54
Basic Machine..............................................................................................................................43-49
Off-loading......................................................................................................................................... 43
FIELD PREPARATION......................................................................................................................... 11-19
3 Point Hitch................................................................................................................................. 11-14
PTO’s...................................................................................................................................... 11, 14-16
Rockshaft & Wheels.....................................................................................................................16-17
Towing ..........................................................................................................................................18-19
Trailing Hitch...................................................................................................................................... 14
Tractor ................................................................................................................................................11
GENERAL
 Specications ....................................................................................................................... 55
To Purchaser.......................................................................................................................... 2
Storage................................................................................................................................. 22
LUBRICATION........................................................................................................................23-26
OPERATION...........................................................................................................................20-22
General............................................................................................................................20-21
Height Adjustment...........................................................................................................21-22
SAFETY....................................................................................................................................3-10
Before Operation.................................................................................................................... 4
Decal Location...................................................................................................................7-10
During Operation.................................................................................................................... 5
General................................................................................................................................3-4
Service ................................................................................................................................5-6
Towing.................................................................................................................................... 5
SERVICE................................................................................................................................28-42
Belts ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Drive Shaft Bearings ............................................................................................................ 35
Gearbox...........................................................................................................................36-38
Hardware.............................................................................................................................. 28
Knives..............................................................................................................................28-29
PTO’s ..............................................................................................................................39-42
Rotor Bearings ................................................................................................................30-33
Sheaves ..........................................................................................................................33-35
Wheel Bearings...............................................................................................................35-36
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................ 27
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................ 57

2 Section
TITLE
2 To The Purchaser
TO THE PURCHASER
This product is designed and manufactured to
give years of dependable service, when properly
maintained and used for the purpose for which
it is intended. Never allow anyone to operate
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efcient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.
Additional copies of this manual are available
from your Hiniker Dealer
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)
preceding the photo.
ATRIPLICATE(3COPIES)DELIVERYREPORT
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
SATISFIEDALLITEMS 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 benets.
This does not put you on any mailing list and
information thereon is not available to others.
FIGURE 1 PHOTO NO. 3540
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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Section 3
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!
Operatorsafety 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dened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 3
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dened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. Additional copies of this operator’s manual
are available from your HINIKER dealer. If you
sell this equipment, insure the new owner ac-
knowledges 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.

4 Safety
8. Do not service, or otherwise handle, a shred-
der in a raised position unless it is securely
blocked against unexpected falling.
9. Keepallfrontippershieldsinplaceandfree
swinging.
10. Never shred in areas littered with glass, rocks,
metal, etc. Use cab tractor if operating in un-
familiar areas. Keep cab windows clean to
maintain good visibility.
11. Escapinghydraulic/dieseluidunderpressure
can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a
piece of cardboard.
Stop tractor and relieve pressure before connect-
ing/disconnecting lines.
Tighten all connections before pressurizing hy-
draulic lines.
Ifuid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, dam-
aged, or cracked parts before starting use.
Replace these with genuine HINIKER parts.
13. Stalk shredding often involves a combustible
environment.Carryareextinguisherandrst
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 operator
is mentally and physically capable of so do-
ing.
3. Do not operate a 1000 RPM shredder with a
540 RPM tractor.
4. Do not “jump start” the tractor from along side
it. Start tractor only from seat.
5. For trail hitch units, lock any swinging tractor
drawbar before hooking up. Use a cross re-
tainer in end of the hitch pin.
6. For 3 point hitch units, it is CRITICALLY IM-
PORTANTNOTTOOPERATEWITHATRAC-
TOR OF INSUFFICIENTSIZEAND/OR WITH
OUTADEQUATEFRONTEND WEIGHTS. Ig-
noring this can result in dangerously unstable
front steering!
7. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, and re-
move key before hooking up shredder PTO.
8. Clear area of people, and debris, before en-
gaging tractor PTO Be alert for blind areas of
operator. Slow down PTO and “feather” into
engagement to prevent unnecessary stress
on shredder’s driveline.
9. DO NOT OPEN MACHINE SHIELDS WITH
TRACTOR ENGINE RUNNING.
10. Do not stand close to, immediately behind or
in front of, a running shredder.
11. Four different PTO’s, involving 2 different
hitches, are available. INSURE YOU UNDER-
STAND CORRECT SHREDDER HOOKUP
FOR YOUR TRACTOR USAGE (SEE “FIELD
PREPARATION” in this manual).

Safety 5
DURING OPERATION
1. Gradually bring unit up to operating speed
and check for any abnormal vibration, or per-
formance. IF ABNORMAL VIBRATION IS
PRESENTATANY TIME, IMMEDIATELY DIS-
ENGAGE PTO, STOP TRACTOR ENGINE,
REMOVE KEYAND 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 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 shredder.
3. When parking this equipment, lower it to full
“down” position. Set the tractor brakes and
block wheels if on an extreme slope.
TOWING
1. When towing on public highways:
- Use a safety chain between the shredder hitch
and the towing vehicle (The 10,000# safety
chain is part number 85501539).
- Useatractorofsufcientsize,andweight,re-
quiredforeldoperation.
- Do not tow faster than 25 MPH (40 kph).
- BE AWARE THE TRAIL HITCH WIDTH, WITH
END TRANSPORT KIT, IS 132” (11’) WIDE.
THE 3 POINT HITCH WIDTH, WITH END
TRANSPORT KIT, IS 107” (8’-11”) WIDE.
THESE WIDTHS ARE WITH THE PTO RE-
MOVED. If these widths are not permitted, or
advisable, under your circumstances, the hitch
of either machine must be removed.
- Check local regulations on towing width and
warning lights.
2. Nevertowtrailingshreddersineldmodewith
the PTO detached from the tractor and hooked
to the gearbox.
3. HINIKER shredders are provided with (1)
ASAE SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem and
(2) mounting sockets there for. One socket is
for towing in FIELD mode and one socket is for
towing with the END TRANSPORT accessory.
4. At sundry locations, RED (rear facing) andAM-
BER (forward facing) reectors are provided.
Insure these do not become defaced or cov-
ered with debris.
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, re-move
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 shredder.
3. Donotservice,orotherwisehandle,ashred-
der in a raised position unless it is securely
blocked against unexpected falling.

6 Safety
4. Stalk shredders operate in a naturally vi-
bratory environment. 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.
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
operating this equipment.
REMEMBER - ACCIDENT PREVENTION IS
PART OF YOUR JOB!

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Section 7
DECAL LOCATION
Decal Location 7
It is an owner’s and dealer’s responsibility to
ensure 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 1 PHOTO NO. 2992B
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FIGURE 1 PHOTO NO. DSCN4637A
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20 19
FIGURE 2 PHOTO NO. 3541B
FIGURE 3 PHOTO NO. 3542
FIGURE 4 PHOTO NO. 3543A

8 Decal Location
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FIGURE 5 PHOTO NO. DSCN4654A
FIGURE 6 PHOTO NO. 3545B
FIGURE 7 PHOTO NO. 3546B
FIGURE 7A PHOTO NO. 2998A
FIGURE 8 79202299 LOGO AR-2000
FIGURE 9 71505168 LOGO HINIKER
AR-2000
FIGURE 10 79202337 LOGO AR-2000
FIGURE 14 79203023 IMPORTANT: MAINTAIN BELTS...
FIGURE 16 71504126 IMPORTANT: OPERATE MACHINE...

Decal Location 9
FIGURE 17 71504133 IMPORTANT: HITCH...
FIGURE 18 715-03174 IMPORTANT: LIFT...
FIGURE 19 850-001-285 TAPE YELLOW REFLECTOR
FIGURE 20 850-001-305 TAPE RED REFLECTOR
FIGURE 21 715-04132 CAUTION: READ MANUAL...
FIGURE 22 85501787 CAUTION: SAFETY CHAIN...
FIGURE 23 71504129 CAUTION: 1000 RPM
FIGURE 24 715-03056 CAUTION: REVERSE 25 MPH...

10 Decal Location
FIGURE 26 71505169 WARNING: LOOK AND LISTEN...
FIGURE 27 71505171 WARNING: KEEP HANDS, ETC...
FIGURE 28 71505170 WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE...
FIGURE 29 WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED...
FIGURE 30 520-03138 DANGER: ROTATING DRIVE...
FIGURE 31 520-03139 DANGER: SHIELD MISSING...
FIGURE 32 71504131 DANGER: KEEP FLIPPERS...
FIGURE 33 71505172 WARNING: WEIGHT..

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Section 11
Field Preparation 11
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. BEFORE FIELD
PREPARATION, READ SAFETY-GEN-
ERAL, BEFORE OPERATION, DURING OP-
ERATION AND TOWING AT FRONT OF THIS
MANUAL.
TRACTOR-GENERAL
IMPORTANT: IT IS CRITICAL TO KNOW WHAT
SHREDDER CONFIGURATION IS INVOLVED
BEFORE TRACTOR HOOKUP. CONVERSELY,
IF THE TRACTOR CONFIGURATION IS A GIV-
EN, THE SHREDDER MUST CONFORM TO IT,
OTHERWISE POTENTIAL EQUIPMENT DAM-
AGE CAN RESULT.
HINIKER shredders are available with:
TWO DIFFERENT hitches (trail and 3 point)
for all widths. Upon choice of hitch, DETER-
MINE THE TRACTOR’S PTO OUTPUT. This
will be 1 of 2 choices:
1000 RPM 1 3/8”-21 spline
1000 RPM 1 3/4”-20 spline
All TRAILING units use ONLY CV (constant
velocity) PTO’s. These are identied by ex-
tended front yokes separated by a large guide
hub between them.
All 3 POINT units use ONLY NON CV PTO’s.
Theseareidentiedbyfrontyokesjoinedwith
a conventional (simple) front cross.
IMPORTANT: IDENTIFY CORRECT SHRED-
DER PTO FOR TRACTOR USED BY CHECK-
ING FORWARD YOKE SPLINE AND NOTING
WHETHER THE PTO IS A CV OR NON CV.
DO NOT INTERMIX FRONT AND REAR PTO
HALVES BETWEEN DIFFERENT PTO’s.
FIELD PREPARATION
REFERENCE: COMPRESSED O.A. LENGTH
EACH AVAILABLE PTO.
SIZE RPM TYPE & ACC.* NO. LENGTH
1 3/8” (1000) 21 Spline Trailing
79202278 * – 55”
1 3/4” (1000) 20 Spline Trailing
79202277 * – 55”
1 3/8” (1000) 21 Spline 3 Point
520-02157 * – 38 1/16”
1 3/4” (1000) 20 Spline 3 Point
520-02159 * – 39 1/4”
* Accessory
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESULT. NEVER USE 1 3/8” TO
1 3/4” PTO “ADAPTER” EXTENSIONS.
TRACTOR 3-POINT GEOMETRY
Adjust the tractor’s lower links sway stops to
provide no more than “moderate” sway. That is,
do not operate with full, or no, lower link sway.
During shredding, maintain the tractor’s 3 point
lift system in POSITION CONTROL mode.
HINIKER 3 point hitch shredders are designed
to operate with Cat. II, III and IIIN free link (di-
rect) hitches and integral Cat. II, III and IIIN
quick hitches, having standard (ASAE S217.12
and S278.7) dimensions:
Category
II III & IIIN
Horizontal distance from end of
1 3/8” PTO to lower hitch
points in horizontal position. 20” – 22”
Horizontal distance from end of
1 3/4” PTO to lower hitch
points in horizontal position. 24” – 26”
Upper hitch pin diameter. 1” 1 1/4”
Lower hitch pin diameter. 1 1/8” 1 7/16”

12 Field Preparation
These shredders will also satisfactorily operate
with “add on” Cat. II, III and IIIN quick hitches, pro-
vided the horizontal distance from end of PTO’s to
lower hitch points in horizontal position does not
exceed:
1 3/8” PTO 27”
1 3/4” PTO 28”
Some tractors, with free links only (ie. without a
quick hitch), may have less than the above mini-
mums. In such circumstance, it is recommended
to use an “add on” quick hitch.
IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO VERIFY TRACTOR’S
CONFORMITY TO THESE DIMENSIONS CAN
DAMAGE BOTH TRACTOR AND SHREDDER
DRIVELINE. IF THIS IS NEGLECTED, HINIKER
OFFERS NO ASSURANCE THE DRIVELINE
WILL PROPERLY FUNCTION. BEFORE OPER-
ATING, CAREFULLY CHECK THAT YOUR PTO
HOOK UP NEITHER “BOTTOMS”, NOR EXCES-
SIVELY “DECOUPLES”.
IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO SET MAXIMUM UP
STOP ON 3-POINT POSITION CONTROL LE-
VER TO AVOID AN EXCESSIVE UNIVERSAL
OPERATING ANGLE. ANY ANGLE IN EXCESS
OF 30 DEGREES GREATLY REDUCES THE
FUNCTIONAL LIFE OF DRIVE LINE.
For 3 point hitch hookups, it is:
IMPORTANT: REALIZE THE OVERHUNG MA-
CHINE MOMENT (WEIGHT) SUBSTANTIALLY
VARIES FROM THE NARROWEST (15’) TO THE
WIDEST (25’) SHREDDERS.
Typical minimum unit’s weights are:
WIDTH LBS. KG.
15 foot 3375 1531
18 foot 3866 1754
20 foot 4163 1888
25 foot 5200 2360
DANGER: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CANRESULT.DONOTOPERATE3POINT
HITCH UNITS WITHOUT ADEQUATE
TRACTOR FRONT END WEIGHTS. USING AN
UNDERSIZE, OR INADEQUATELY FRONT END
WEIGHTED TRACTOR, WILL RESULT IN DAN-
GEROUS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
FOR ROAD TRAVEL, ALLOW WHEELS TO RUN
IN GROUND CONTACT.
TRACTOR-TRAILING GEOMETRY
IMPORTANT: INSURE TRACTOR PTO AND
DRAWBAR CONFORM TO DIMENSIONS BE-
LOW.
DWG. NO. 71504133
IMPORTANT: AFTER TRACTOR HOOKUP, AL-
WAYS STORE HITCH JACK ON PEDESTAL AT
TOP OF GEARCASE.
SHREDDER 3-POINT HITCH
Three point hitch shredders have furnished 2 low-
er link pins (Item 1) and 1 upper link pin (Item 2).
These are sized for Cat. II; thus, may be used di-
rectly for that mode. Refer to Photo 2965.
Pins (Item 1) also have 2 spacers on each. These
are 1 3/4” O.D. (Item 3) and 1 7/16” O.D. (Item 4).
The larger spacer is factory installed furthermost
from the hitch centerline.
The inner 1 7/16” O.D. spacers should be removed
when operating in Cat. II mode.

Field Preparation 13
Pin (Item 2) has a 1 1/4” O.D. factory installed
spacer (Item 5) and PTO transport support (Item
6) thereon. The spacer should be removed for Cat.
II mode.
To operate in Cat. III mode, the lower link pins
spacers should be reversed from factory instal-
lation (ie. larger spacer (Item 3) innermost and
smaller spacer (Item 4) outermost).
To operate in Cat. IIIN mode, leave the lower link
pins spacers as factory installed (ie. larger spacer
(Item 3) outer-most and smaller spacer (Item 4)
innermost).
PHOTO NO. 2965
The 3 point hitch has lower link pin holes (Item 1
& 2). These are 4” apart and allow varying tractor
tire sizes and/or 3 point lift ranges. EITHER HOLE
MAY BE USED FOR BOTH CAT. II, III AND IIIN
MODES.
Generally, the LOWERMOST link pin hole (Item 1)
is appropriate for tractors with smaller tires and/
or less lift range. The UPPERMOST link pin hole
(Item 2) is generally appropriate for tractors with
larger tires and/or greater lift range. Refer to Photo
2965A.
Three upper link pin holes (Item 3, 4 & 5) are also
4” apart each. Refer to Photo 2965A.
IF OPERATION IS IN CAT. II MODE AND:
LOWERMOST lower link pin hole (Item 1) is
used, install upper link pin in hole (Item 3) or if,
UPPERMOST lower link pin hole (Item 2) is
used, install upper link pin in hole (Item 4).
IF OPERATION IS IN CAT. III OR IIIN MODE
AND:
LOWERMOST lower link pin hole (Item 1) is
used, install upper link pin in hole (Item 4) or if,
UPPERMOST lower link pin hole (Item 2) is
used, install upper link pin in hole (Item 5).
IMPORTANT: INITIAL LOWER LINK PIN LO-
CATIONS MAY HAVE TO BE REPOSITIONED
AFTER FIRST FIELDING THE TRACTOR AND
SHREDDER
FIGURE 36 PHOTO NO. 2965A
Support stand assembly (Item 1) is for hook up and
machine storage. FOR SHREDDER OPERATION
AND TRANSPORT, lower hole (Item 2) for cross
pin (Item 3) is used. Refer to Photo 3031A.
PHOTO NO. 3031A
IMPORTANT: AFTER TRACTOR HOOK UP,
RAISE AND LOCK SUPPORT STAND BY IN-
STALLING CROSS PIN AND Q.A. PIN IN LOW-
ER STAND HOLE.

14 Section
14 Field Preparation
After initial elding, the wheel legs rockshaft
position is normally adjusted with the ratchet
jack(s) and left unchanged unless eld condi-
tions change.
SHREDDER-TRAILING HITCH
Trailing shredders have an adjustable hitch
height adjustment (Item 1) to match various trac-
tor drawbar heights. Refer to Photo 3555A.
IMPORTANT: CORRECT TRAILING HITCH
DRAFT LINK LENGTH ADJUSTMENT CAN-
NOT BE MADE UNTIL AFTER THE SHRED-
DER IS INITIALLY FIELDED.
Raise the shredder with hitch jack until the hitch
yoke corresponds with the tractor’s drawbar and
insert hitch pin.Always store the hitch jack (Item
1) as shown in Photo DCP0603.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE A 1” DIAMETER
HITCH PIN.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. ALWAYS INSERT
THE HITCH PIN POINT DOWN WITH A
CROSS LOCKING PIN THROUGH ITS LOWER
END.
PHOTO NO. 3555A
SHREDDER-PTO’s
IMPORTANT: IT IS CRITICAL TO KNOW WHAT
TRACTOR CONFIGURATION IS INVOLVED
BEFORE HOOKUP. THE PROPER SHREDDER
PTO MUST BE USED, OTHERWISE UNSATIS-
FACTORY PERFORMANCE WILL RESULT.
Hitch jack (Item 1), Photo DCP0603 is not needed
on 3 point hitch units, except when an end trans-
port accessory is used. Its storage position is on
pedestal on top the gearcase.
The “lost motion” slot (Item 1) provides ground
oatwhenthetractor’supperlink(Item2)isprop-
erly length adjusted. Normally, cross pin (Item 3)
should operate in the REAR SECTOR of the slot.
That is, from the slot’s center position to about 1”
from its rear. Actual adjustment herein is made
by VARYING THE TRACTOR’S UPPER LINK
LENGTH.
1
PHOTO NO. DCP0603
IMPORTANT:CORRECT“LOSTMOTION”AND
TRACTOR UPPER LINK ADJUSTMENT CAN
NOT BE MADE UNTIL AFTER THE SHRED-
DER IS INITIALLY FIELDED AND FINAL FIELD
SETTINGS ARE MADE.
PHOTO NO. 2972
No hose support is furnished with 3 point hitch
units because generally remote hydraulics are
not needed in this mode.

Section 15
Field Preparation 15
HINIKER shredders are available with:
TWO DIFFERENThitches (trail and 3 point) for all
widths. Upon choice of hitch, DETERMINE THE
TRACTOR’S PTO OUTPUT. This will be 1 of 2
choices:
1000 RPM 1 3/8”-21 spline
1000 RPM 1 3/4”-20 spline
All TRAILING UNITS use ONLY CV (constant
velocity) PTO’s. These are identied by ex-
tended front yokes separated by a large guide
hub between them.
All 3 POINT UNITS use ONLY NON CV PTO’s.
Theseareidentiedbyfrontyokesjoinedwith
a conventional (simple) front cross.
IMPORTANT: IDENTIFY CORRECT SHRED-
DER PTO FOR TRACTOR USED BY CHECK-
ING FORWARD YOKE SPLINE AND NOTING
WHETHER IT IS A CV OR NON CV. FRONT AND
REAR CV PTO HALVES CAN BE SWAPPED IN
THE FIELD, IF THE PTO’S HAVE BLACK PLAS-
TIC SHIELDS.
See reference table, page 11 for identifying cor-
rect PTO.
All shredder PTO’s have similar sliding yoke cou-
plers at the tractor and gearbox ends. GEARBOX
ENDS ARE IDENTIFIED BY AN OVERRUNNING
CLUTCH (Item 1).
Clean gearbox spline of any encrusted dirt or
grease and lightly oil it. Slide outer PTO collar
(Item 2) toward its adjacent yoke (Item 3) and slide
PTO over the gearbox spline. Reverse the sliding
collar to lock the assemblies together.
PHOTO NO. 2969A
NOTICE: TO FACILITATE PTO HOOK UPS,
CHECK TRACTOR SPLINE FOR BURRS, OR
OTHER DAMAGE. IF SHREDDER’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) toward its adjacent yoke
(Item 2) and slide PTO over the tractor spline. Re-
verse the sliding collar to lock the assemblies to-
gether.
PHOTO NO. 2966A
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. NEVER OPERATE
A SHREDDER UNLESS BOTH ENDS OF
THE PTO ARE PROPERLY LOCKED TO THEIR
INTENDED SPLINES.
Check the decal on gearbox shield to insure prop-
er tractor/shredder RPM matching.
DWG. NO. 71504129
DANGER: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESULT. KEEP AWAY AND KEEP
OTHERS AWAY FROM AN OPERAT-
ING PTO. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL
SHIELDS IN PLACE. INSURE PTO SHIELDS
FREE WHEEL AND BOTH PTO’S ENDS ARE
SECURELY ATTACHED.

16 Field Preparation
IMPORTANT: NEVER TOW A TRAILING
SHREDDER UNLESS THE PTO IS PROPER-
LY HOOKED UP TO BOTH TRACTOR AND
SHREDDER. OTHERWISE, IT CAN BE DAM-
AGED. IF NECESSARY TO OTHERWISE TOW,
DETACH ENTIRE PTO ASSEMBLY (1) FROM
GEARBOX AND SECURE IT BEHIND A DRIVE
SHAFT SHIELD (2).
PHOTO NO. 3547
Three point hitch shredders may be eld mode
towed with the PTO detached from the tractor,
PROVIDED support chain (Item 1) is wrapped
around the PTO and hooked up. Before opera-
tion, always insure this chain is removed from
the PTO, wrapped around the “A” frame and re-
hooked on itself. Refer to Photo 3016.
PHOTO NO. 3016
SHREDDER ROCKSHAFT & WHEELS
If the shredder has been delivered without acces-
sory ratchet jack(s), or aftermarket hydraulics, in-
stall either at this time. See ASSEMBLY, page 45
or 50. It is not necessary to use hydraulics on 3
point hitch shredders.
If optional hydraulics are used on a trailing unit,
pass hoses through the hose support ring and en-
gage hose couplers with tractor’s remote hydraulic
outlets.
Insert tractor quick couplers to give shredder a
DOWNWARD movement when tractor hydraulic
lever is shoved FORWARD and vice versa.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESULT. STOP TRACTOR ENGINE
AND RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING
HYDRAULIC LINES.
DO NOT USE YOUR HAND TO CHECK FOR
HYDRAULIC LEAKS. HIGH PRESSURE FLUID
CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN.
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY CAN RESULT. DISENGAGE PTO,
STOPTRACTORENGINE,SETBRAKES,
REMOVE 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 INSPECTAND/OR SERVICEA SHRED-
DER IN A RAISED POSITION UNLESS IT HAS
BEEN SECURELY BLOCKED FROM UNEX-
PECTED DROPPING.
HINIKER shredders are shipped with a 5/8” diam-
eter lockup bolt(s) through rockshaft bracket(s)
(Item 2) and “lost motion” link(s) (Item 3) at (Item
1).
IMPORTANT: TO PREVENT ROCKSHAFT
TWISTING ON 18’AND 20’ UNITS:
ACTUATE BOTH RATCHET JACKS UNIFORM-
LY OR,
INSTALL IDENTICAL LENGTH OF STOP COL-
LARS ON EACH CYLINDER ROD OR,
IDENTICALLY SET BOTH HYDRAULIC CYLIN-
DER INTEGRAL TRIPS.

Field Preparation 17
2
1
3
4
PHOTO NO. DCP0545
To adjust transverse spacing of a trailing unit’s
wheels, raise it with either the ratchet jack(s), or
hydraulic cylinder(s). Do this with the shredder
hitched to a tractor of adequate size to operate the
unit; thus, stabilizing it.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESULT. MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
ONLY ON A LEVEL SURFACE. SET THE
TRACTOR’S BRAKES AND, SHUT OFF THE
ENGINE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
BLOCK UNIT OFF GROUND
AS SPECIFIED BELOW.
Insert approximately 8” high SECURE blocks
under each side of the shredder at its rear.
Lower shredder onto these blocks and continue
retracting either the ratchet jack(s), or hydrau-
lic cylinder(s), until the tires come free of the
ground.
Dimns. 30” Rows 36” Rows
15 foot units (outer) (1) 90” 72”
(inner) (2) 60” 36”
18 foot units (outer) (1) 90” 108”
(inner) (2) 60” 72”
20 foot units (outer) (1) 120” 108”
(inner) (2) 60” 72”
25 foot units (outer) (1) 150” 144”
(inner) (2) 90” 72”
Loosen the 6 5/8” leg bolts for each wheel and
transversely slide the entire assembly to the fol-
lowing tire centerline (as applicable). Tire cen-
terline spacings should be EQUALIZED on each
side of the shredder’s centerline.
For other row spacings, adjust the above set-
tings accordingly. Torque up each wheel leg’s 6
clamping bolts by uniformly tightening the lower
3tosnugt.Subsequently,torque,andretorque
top 3 to 146-206 Ft/lbs. (198-279 N/m.). Raise
the shredder, remove blocks and lower the unit.
Toadjustthetransversespacingofa3pointhitch
shredder’s wheels, a similar procedure is used.
Except, the shredder is raised with the tractor’s
3 point hitch and subsequent steps followed.
PHOTO NO. 2995
SHREDDER TIRES
Recommended tires on 5” wide rims are 7.60 x 15-
8PR L1 (implement) or equivalent. When equipped
with 8” wide rims 9.5L x 15 8 ply (implement) tires
are recommended. The shredder will perform bet-
ter, especially under ridged conditions, if tire pres-
sures are kept no greater than recommended. (If
the shredder tends to “yaw”, or climb ridged rows,
decrease pressure in the outside tires to the lower
range cited and recheck that tire centerlines are
running in the row middles.

18 Field Preparation
SHREDDER-FIELD MODE TOWING
Shredders are furnished with 1 SMV emblem (Item
1) and sockets (Item 2 & 3) Photo 2993A therefor.
If it is to be towed on public highways, WITHOUT
AN END TRANSPORTACCESSORY, install SMV
emblem in socket (Item 2). If it is to be towed on
public highways, WITH AN END TRANSPORT
ACCESSORY, install SMV emblem in socket (Item
3). The SMV’s reective surface should face the
rear.
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESULT. WHEN TOWING ON PUB-
LIC HIGHWAYS:
USE A TRACTOR OF SUFFICIENT SIZE, AND
WEIGHT, REQUIRED FOR FIELD OPERATION.
DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 25
MPH (40 KPH).
USE AN AFTERMARKET SAFETY TOWING
CHAIN BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLE AND
SHREDDER.
USETHESMVEMBLEMASSPECIFIEDABOVE.
CHECK LOCAL REGULATIONS ON TOWING
WIDTH AND WARNING LIGHTS.
TOW 3 POINT HITCH UNITS WITH WHEELS
RUNNING IN GROUND CONTACT.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TOWA TRAILING SHRED-
DERUNLESS THEPTOIS PROPERLYHOOKED
UP TO BOTH TRACTOR AND SHREDDER.
OTHERWISE, IT CAN BE DAMAGED. IF NEC-
ESSARY TO OTHERWISE TOW, DETACH EN-
TIRE PTO ASSEMBLY FROM GEARBOX AND
SECURE IT BEHIND A DRIVE SHAFT SHIELD.
Three point hitch shredders may be towed with
the PTO detached from the tractor, PROVIDED its
support chain is used.
PHOTO NO. 2993A
Use a safety towing chain (Item 1) between the
shredder and towing vehicle. Hook chain around
bracket (Item 2) and pass forward through after-
market clevis (Item 3). Fix chain’s forward end
(Item 4) to tractor.
PHOTO NO. 3550
Shredder- Warning Light Package
Install the warning lights into the two SMV style
sockets provided on the end panels of the shred-
der. Route the warning light cable from each light
assembly to the center of the machine. Run the ca-
ble forward over the top of the shredder and down
along the hitch until the connector reaches the trac-
tor 7 pin lighting connector. Secure the cable with
plastic cable ties. Important- Make sure the cable
will not be tangled in the PTO when making
sharp turns.
Checkthelightstobesuretheyareconnectedprop-
erlysothatturnsignalashersoperatecorrectly.