JF 30 EVO User manual

Rev. 00
FORAGE CHOPPER - ENSILADORA
MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS
JF 30 EVO
OPERATION TECHNICAL MANUAL
MANUAL TÉCNICO DE OPERACIÓN

TECHNICAL MANUAL OF OPERATION - JF 30 EVO
1 - Introduction
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Congratulations! You have just purchased a Forage Chopper JF 30 EVO which is simple to
operateandmaintain.Thisisthehighestqualityinthiskindofproduct,especiallydesignedto
meetyourneeds.
This manual contains operating instructions that must be followed in order to provide good
operation, safety, and durability for your JF 30 EVO. We recommend reading it first carefully
beforestartingtooperatethemachine.
You will find an identification plate fastened on the machine displaying the manufacturing
serial number. Note this number is on the guarantee certificate of this manual. This
information is very important for the identification of your machine, whenever you may need
technicalsupportorreplacementsofparts.
In case of further questions, contact one of our Authorized Resellers or our After Sales
Departmentoncewewillhavethepleasureofassistyouasnecessary.
AfterSalesDepartmet
Telephones.....................................................................([phone]-ExternalTrade
([phone]-InternalTrade
e-mail ...............................[e-mail]
Website.................................................................................................www.jfmaquinas.com
The images displayed in this manual are only for illustrative purposes. Thus to facilitate your
viewing, the images show cutaway or the safety shielding removed for displaying it more
clearly. Do not operate the machine under any circumstances without these respective
protectiveshields.
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Index
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Introduction 03
Introducingtheforagechopper 05
Environmentalconservation 06
Safety 06
Safetyadhesivelabels 09
Application 10
Actuation 10
Whatissuppliedwiththemachine 10
Pick-upnozzle-chute 10
Assembly 11
Electricmotoractuation 12
Tractoractuation 14
Couplingtothetractorandinstallingthedriveshaft 15
Beforeturningonthemachine 16
Cuttingsizes 16
Unloadernozzle-chute 17
Operation 17
Maintenance 18
Sharpeningtheblades 18
Blade/counter-bladeadjustment 19
Replacingblades 19
Replacingcounter-blades 20
Upperrollersprings 21
Tighteningthecuttingadjustmentbelt 21
Lubrication 22
Conservation 23
Technicalcharacteristics 24
Practicalguideline 25
Warrantyterm 28
Technicaldeliveryreceipt 29

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Introducing the Forage Chopper
TECHNICAL MANUAL OF OPERATION - JF 30 EVO
PICK-UP
NOZZLE-CHUTE
PICK-UP
ROLLERS
ROTOR
BLAST DEFLECTOR
STAND
CUTTING
CHANGE
BELT
UNLOADER NOZZLE-CHUTE
ROTATION
DIRECTION
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JF Máquinas is continually concerned with the environmental conservation, in the
development phase, as well in the utilization of processes and materials ecologically
appropriateinitsproductionanditsproducts.
PROTECTAND RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT, remember that conservation is the social
responsibility of everyone. These concepts include compliance with legally defined disposal
of used lubrication products and fluids, old tires, and packaging. Never dispose of these
products or empty packaging in swamplands, lakes, rivers, puddles etc. Share these
recommendations with other and make other people aware of the importance of conserving
theenvironment.
The JF Máquinas is concerned about the safety people involved in operating and performing
maintenanceproceduresontheForagechoopersmachines.
In developing this design, we have considered every detail in order to avoid unexpected
accidents while operating it. We have developed safety shielding and eliminated dangerous
situations. Remember, keeping people healthy and their physical integrity must always be
consideredtotheupmost.
Werecommendcarefullyreadingitbeforeoperatingthemachinethefirsttime.Ifyouhaveany
doubts or questions, please get in touch with us at JF Máquinas reseller or our technical
supportdepartment.
DANGERWARNINGS!
Thesewarningrefertodangeroussituations,whichmayresultinseriousaccidentsandbelife
threatening,iftheinstructionsarenotstrictlyabidedby.
CAUTIONWARNINGS!
This type warns on dangerous situations and informs on necessary precaution in order to
avoidanypossibleaccidents.
Environmental conservation
Safety
SafetyWarnings
Safetywarnings alert on situations that can bedangerous in some way.They
areaccompaniedbyinstructionsforprotectingtheoperatorandotherusers.

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SAFETY
-Readthe instruction manual before turningonthe machine. Pay closeattentionand respect
alltheoperatingandsafetyrecommendationswhileoperating.SHARETHISINFORMATION
WITHOTHERUSERS.
-Donotoperatethemachinewhileorafterdrinkingalcoholicbeveragesormedicationswhich
affect your normal condition. Pay attention to what you are doing and use your good sense.
Anylackofattentionwhileoperatingthemachinecanresultinaseriousaccident.
-Disconnect thetractormotor beforeperforminganymaintenance jobonthemachine. Never
trytoperformanyrepairswhilethemachineisturnedon.Alwayspaycompleteattention!
-Beforeturningonthemachine,checkifthereareanytoolsorotherobjectsonit.
- Look around the machine before turning it on. Keep animals and spectators away at a safe
distance,awayforthepick-uparea.Beespeciallycarefulofchildren.
-Wearpersonalprotectiveequipment-PPE-whileoperatingthemachine.Exposuretonoise
forprolongedperiodcancausehearingdamageorloss.Wearearplugsandsafetyglasses.
-Neveropenthemachinewhenitisoperating.
- Never touch the belts or gears when the machine is operating. Keep your hands away from
movingparts.
-Dressappropriatelyforoperatingthemachine.Keeplonghairtiedupanddonotwearloose-
fitting clothing. Remove rings, chains, and any other objects which can become stuck in the
movingpartsormechanisms.
-Keepthesafetylabelsingoodconditionandlegible.Replacethemwhenevernecessary.
- Keep the shielding and protections in the proper places and do not operate the machine
withoutthembeinginstalled.
-Itis prohibited for peopleto stand on any partof the machine whileoperating. Whenever it is
necessary to get on the machine for any adjustment or repair, disconnect the power take-off
fromthetractorandwaituntilthecomponents/partsarecompletelymotionless.
-Nevertrytocleanorremoveproducts,strawetc.,whilethemachineisturnedon.Turnoffthe
motorandwaituntilallmovingpartsstopbeforecleaninganypartofthemachine.
- Never leave the machine operating when nobody is there.Always turn off the motor before
leavingtheoperatingarea.
- If you notice any abnormality in the operation: vibrations, different noises etc., turn off the
machineimmediately.Checkandeliminatethecausebeforeturningonagain.
- If it is necessary to work on the machine when it is raised by the hydraulic system, it must be
raised safely. Hydraulic mechanisms can lower without any reason or from leakage in the
system,andcauseanaccident.
-Donotplacethemachineoncementblocks,hollowbricks,orothersupportswhichcancrush
fromaprolongedweightload.
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-Donotworkunderamachineliftedbyonlyjacks;alwaysuseasafesupportbase.
- Never operate the machine in closed surrounding and without any ventilation, the gases
releasedfromthetractormotor(dieselorgasoline)arehighlypoisonoustoyourhealth.
- Moving parts, due to inertia, continue moving even after the machine is turned off. Before
touching any part, disconnect from its actuation source, look and listen to make sure there is
nomovement.Onlytouchapartwhenyouaresureitismotionless.Alwayspayattention!
- Before starting to install the electric motor, make sure the local electric power is
disconnected.
- The pick-up nozzle-chute cover (fig.4) was designed to guarantee more safety while being
operated,preventingthehandsfromreachingthepick-uprollers,thusavoidingaccidentswith
seriousinjuries.Donottakeoffthecover.
NEVER OPERATE THE FORAGE CHOPPER MACHINE WITHOUTTHE NOZZLE-CHUTE
PROTECTIVECOVER.
-Bepreparedforanypossibleaccident.Keepafirst-aidkitonhandandeasilyaccessibleand
knowhowtouseit.
- Comply with safety recommendations and pay close attention.Any lack of attention during
theoperationmayresultinaccident.
NOZZLE-CHUTE COVER
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Safety adhesive labels
TECHNICAL MANUAL OF OPERATION - JF 30 EVO
Read the instruction manual before
turning on the machine. Pay close
attention to all the operating and safety
recommendations, in order to avoid any
unexpected accidents that may occur
whileoperatingthemachine.
Turn off the tractor and remove the key
from the ignition before performing any
maintenance, adjustment, lubrication,
cleaning jobs etc., on the machine. Thus
you will avoid any accidental actuation
and avoid dangerous situations that may
causeseriousaccidents.
Do not open or remove covers and safety
shields on the machine while it is
operating.
Keep the hands away from gears and
other moving parts, as their movement
cancatchthemandcauseinjuries.
When operating the machine, wear
personal protective equipment (PPE).
Prolonged exposure to noise, without
noiseprotectioncancausehearingloss.
Do not open or remove covers and safety
shields on the machine while it is
operating.
Keep the hands away from belts and
other moving parts, as their movement
cancatchthemandcauseinjuries.
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Application
Actuation
What is supplied with the machine
Pick-up nozzle-chute
TheJFMÁQUINAS FORAGE CHOPPERSweredesignedforshreddingforageplantswhich
werepreviouslyharvested,suchas:sugarcane,grasses,sorghum,cornetc.,usedformaking
forageforsilageordailyanimalfeed.
The actuation options are available with accessories actuated by high or low rpm electric
motors,diesel or gasoline motors, tractor power take-off(category II), with at least 30 HPand
540rpm.
-Instructionmanual.
-Pick-upandunloadernozzle-chutes(theyareunassembled).
-PTODriveshaft(onlyfortractoractuatedmodels).
Before installing the Nozzle-Chute in the machine, the
protectiveshieldcovermustbeinstalled.Thecoverwas
designed to guarantee safety during operation,
preventing hands from reaching pick-up rollers, thus
avoidingaccidents.
-ScrewtheprotectivecoverontheNozzle-Chute.
NEVER OPERATE THE FORAGE CHOPPER
MACHINEWITHOUTTHEPROTECTIVECOVER.
-Donotletanybodyremovetheprotectivecover.
Note:
The actuation method depends on the Forage Chopper machine model and the
accessoriesused,whichareorderedbasedonyourspecificneed.
TheJF30EVOisavailableonlyactuatedbyhighrpmelectricmotor.
The power requirements for actuation are listed in the section on TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS,onthismanual.
PROTECTIVE
COVER
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