KMC Controls 56 Series User manual

56-SERIES
Owner’s Manual and Parts Book
THIS MANUAL TO ACCOMPANY MACHINE
Part No: 56-MP-03
Print Date: Sept 2021
Stalk Shredder Puller
2021 OWNER’S MANUAL AND PARTS BOOK

INTRODUCTION:
Thank you for purchasing your new KMC 5610 Stalk
Shredder Puller. It has been designed to reduce multiple
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of cotton, corn, soybeans, and other vegetable plants such
as onions and cabbage. It also has the ability to incorporate
the seed for a cover crop. It pulls the root system of the
plants to help control pests like Nematodes and Boll Weevils.
This is an excellent residue management tool! The Stalk
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per hour. Maintenance intervals have been minimized by
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disks, and durable rotary bearings. Spring loaded rear
Rolling Crumblers assist at dislodging roots from the soil and
enhances the incorporation of cover crop seed. Rotaries are
balanced with a high speed balancing machine to assure less
vibration and prolong bearing live.
The Management of Kelley Manufacturing Co. is
committed to supporting you to obtain the maximum
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production. We welcome your calls to assist you in learning
to use the product. If you have questions or need assistance,
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assistance to any of your needs. We are here to serve you!
KELLEY MANUFACTURING CO.

WARRANTY POLICY
KELLEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY (KMC) warrants that all goods sold to
the original purchaser of any KMC product shall be free of any defects in material and
workmanship if used under normal operating conditions. e warranty period begins
on the date of purchase by the retail customer and ends twelve (12) months thereaer.
KMC’s sole responsibility is to repair and/or replace the defective part(s) at no cost to
the purchaser. is remedy is the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY of the purchaser.
e purchaser must ll out and return the warranty registration form found in the
front of the operator’s manual. Failure to return the warranty registration form within 30
days shall result in the goods being sold “As Is”, and all warranties shall be excluded.
is warranty shall not apply to those items that are by nature worn in normal
service, including but not limited to belts, springs, teeth, chains, etc. Items such as
tires, tubes, gearboxes, and all other items warranted by the original manufacturer are
warranted only to the extent of their individual manufacturer warranty, as KMC is
not warranting any of said items. All warranty claims must be made through a KMC
licensed dealer, and a warranty form request must be submitted to KMC with 30 days of
failure, or the warranty provision shall be unenforceable against KMC.
No agent or person has authority to change or add to this warranty as written.
THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY KMC AND IS MADE
EXPLICITLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
KMC MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AS TO ANY GOODS
MANUFACTURED BY KMC; FURTHERMORE, KMC DOES NOT WARRANT
ANY SUCH GOODS AS SUITABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE
RETAIL CUSTOMER. THE SUITABILITY OF GOODS FOR ANY PURPOSE
PARTICULAR TO THE CUSTOMER IS FOR THE CUSTOMER, IN HIS OR HER
SOLE JUDGEMENT, TO DETERMINE. KMC MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO ITS MANUFACTURED GOODS THAT WOULD NORMALLY
BE DISCLOSED BY AN EXAMINATION. THIS IS THE FULL AND FINAL
EXPRESSION OF ALL WARRANTY LIABILITY OF KMC. NO OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, SHALL BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST KMC.
Kelley Manufacturing Co.
80 Vernon Drive, Tion, GA. 31794
P.O. Box 1467, Tion, GA. 31793

Table of Contents
TO THE PURCHASER: 1
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST: 2
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
SAFETY DECALS 4
CUSTOMERS’ RESPONSIBILITY 5
SAFETY PROCEDURES 5
HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY ACT 6
CUSTOMER OPERATION 7
TRACTOR PREPARATION: 7
HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS: 7
FRONT END WEIGHTS: 7
SWAY BLOCKS: 7
WHEEL SPACING: 7
DRAWBAR POSITION: 7
STANDARD MODELS 8
4-ROW 36” STALK SHREDDER PULLER 8
4-ROW 38” STALK SHREDDER PULLER 9
4-ROW 40” STALK SHREDDER PULLER 10
6-ROW 30 STALK SHREDDER PULLER 11
6-ROW 36” STALK SHREDDER PULLER 12
6-ROW 38” STALK SHEDDER PULLER 13
6-ROW 40” STALK SHREDDER PULLER 14
ADJUSTING ROW PATTERN 15
UNPACKING & SETUP 16
SPECIFICATIONS 16
HITCHING TO THE IMPLEMENT 17
OPERATING GUIDANCE 19
LEVELING & ADJUSTMENTS 19
IN THE FIELD 19
BALANCING PROCEDURES 21

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 21
LUBRICATION 21
PARTS BOOK
STALK SHREDDER MAIN MODEL 23
REAR GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY 25
FRONT JACKSTAND 25
FRONT GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY 26
4-ROW & 6-ROW ROTOR ASSEMBLY 27
BLADE ASSEMBLY 28
COUPLER ASSEMBLY 28
BLADE ASSEMBLY (REPAIR PARTS) 29
DRIVELINE 1-3/4 30
GEARBOX 31
LIGHTING HARNESS 32
LIGHT ASSEMBLY 32
DISC PULLER ASSEMBLY 33
DISC ASSEMBLY, PADDLE 35
DISC ASSEMBLY, HUB 35
PARALLEL LINKAGE 36
CRUMBLER ARM 37
CRUMBLER ASSEMBLY 38

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TO THE PURCHASER:
The KMC Stalk Shredder Puller has been carefully designed and tested to provide
years of dependable service. It has been manufactured to a high level of quality.
This manual has been prepared to assist you during your use of this product.
Please read all instructions within this manual thoroughly in order to operate and
maintain the KMC Stalk Shredder Puller e󰀩ciently and properly.
Some components of this machine are labeled left or right. The notations are
determined by standing behind the implement and facing the direction of forward
travel. After reading this Owner’s Manual, please keep it for each season for
reference.
To ensure procurement of the proper repair parts, please record your implement’s
Serial Number and purchase date, as shown below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date

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NOTES:
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST:
• All safety and operating procedures reviewed
• All hardware checked for tightness
• Field adjustment procedures reviewed
• Lubrication information reviewed
• Machine fully lubricated
• Hitch connection to implement information reviewed
• Warranty information reviewed

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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The safety decals that follow are associated with the implement covered in this owner’s manual.
They should be reviewed and associated with where they are applicable on the implement
being covered.
SAFETY DECALS
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SAFETY PROCEDURES
Safety and performance are the primary objective of the designers of KMC equipment. Safety
features have been incorporated into this machine where possible and warnings are given in
other areas. For your safety, PLEASE read and observe the following safety procedures:
1. All persons operating this implement should READ the Operator’s Manual.
2. Do not permit anyone to ride on the machine at any time.
3. Before starting or operating the machine, perform a walk-around inspection and check
for any obvious defects, such as loose mounting bolts and/or damaged components.
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and must be suitable to performing its task.)
4. Keep all persons a safe distance away from the rear and sides of the machines while it is
in operation.
5. Do not allow children to operate the Stalk Shredder Puller. Only experienced
tractor operators should operate the tractor when using the Stalk Shredder Puller.
CUSTOMERS’ RESPONSIBILITY
The retail customer’s responsibilities under the KMC Warranty are:
1. To read the Operator’s Manual and operate the Stalk Shredder Puller in accordance with
the instructions given in this manual.
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parts as needed, especially when continued use would cause damage or excessive wear to
other parts.
3. When warranty service is necessary, it is the customer’s responsibility to deliver the
machine to the KMC dealer from which it was purchased. Warranty repairs should be
submitted to the dealer within  days of failure.
4. Dealer travel to the machine or hauling the machine to his or her shop for the purpose of
performing warranty service is not allowed under KMC warranty; it is a cost to be paid
for by the retail customer. Any arrangement whereby the dealer agrees to absorb all or
part of this cost is strictly between the dealer and the retail customer.

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SAFETY PROCEDURES (CONTINUED)
6. Drive safely during transport; excessive speed while turning or on rough ground could
cause damage to the Stalk Shredder Puller and/or cause the tractor to tip. (Maximum
speed of implement should never exceed 20 MPH on higher capacity highways and
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7. Make sure hitch components are attached securely before operating or transporting.
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9. Apply parking brake and stop tractor engine before dismounting tractor. Allow
mechanisms to stop completely before cleaning, working, or adjusting on machine. Even
when the tractor is stationary, you should make sure it is properly secured and made safe
by following the Safe Stop Procedure:
1. Handbrake/Footbrake on
2. Controls in Neutral/Park
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10. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
11. Make sure everyone is clear of the machine before starting the tractor or operating
machine.
12. Observe all safety decals located on the machine. Replace them if they become damaged.
HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY ACT
Georgia Law requires that anyone operating equipment within 10 feet of an overhead high
voltage line of more than 750 volts, must contact the  by
telephone at least 72 hours before commencing the work.
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gadistrictupc.com.
Please contact your local power company in reference to their laws and regulations before
operating near high voltage lines.

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CUSTOMER OPERATION
TRACTOR PREPARATION:
Before operating the implement, refer to the tractor’s Owner’s Manual for information
concerning safe methods of operation, hydraulics, hitch adjustment, tire ination, wheel
adjustments, and tractor weights.
Please check the tractor’s brakes and warning lights in order to make sure they are in proper
working order. Please check the tractor hydraulics oil reservoir and add oil as needed.
FRONT END WEIGHTS:
Use front-end weights as needed to provide e󰀨ective steering control and front-end stability.
See your tractor’s Owner’s Manual for recommendations on ballasting procedures.
HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum power requirement for this unit is 200HP, and may increase with conditions.
Select a tractor with su󰀩cient power to operate and lift this implement.
SWAY BLOCKS:
Sway blocks should be used and adjusted to allow movement in operating position. This allows
the pullers to automatically track on the rows. Your implement should be permitted to sway
some while operating and should only be held rigid while transporting. Please refer to your
tractor Owner’s Mnaual.
WHEEL SPACING:
Set tractor wheels so they are equally spaced from the center of the tractor. When using in row
crops, set the tractor wheels so they are centered between the rows. Please see your tractor
Owner’s Manual for correct tire ination pressure.
DRAWBAR POSITION:
Remove or move the drawbar to one side to prevent driveline damage.

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18
C
L
54
36
4-ROW 36” STALK SHREDDER PULLER
STANDARD MODELS

9
38
19
C
L
57
4-ROW 38” STALK SHREDDER PULLER

10
40
60
C
L
20
4-ROW 40” STALK SHREDDER PULLER

11
6-ROW 30 STALK SHREDDER PULLER
C
L
C
L
60
45
15
75

12
6-ROW 36” STALK SHREDDER PULLER
72
90
54
C
L
18

13
6-ROW 38” STALK SHEDDER PULLER
19
C
L
57
95
76

14
6-ROW 40” STALK SHREDDER PULLER
80
100
60
C
L
20

15
C
L
36" ROW SPACING
38-40" ROW SPACING
36" ROW SPACING
38" ROW SPACING
40" ROW SPACING
36" ROW SPACING
38" ROW SPACING
40" ROW SPACING
36" ROW SPACING
38" ROW SPACING
40" ROW SPACING
DIVERTER
DIVERTER
DIVERTER
GAUGE WHEEL
ADJUSTING ROW PATTERN
NOTE:
DIVERTERS AND
GUAGE WHEELS
MUST BE MOVED
TO ADJUST ROW
SPACING
C
L
36" ROW SPACING
38"-40" ROW SPACING
36" ROW SPACING
38" ROW SPACING
40" ROW SPACING
36" ROW SPACING
38" ROW SPACING
40" ROW SPACING
DIVERTER DIVERTER
ROW SPACING
FOR 6-ROW
IMPLEMENT
ROW SPACING
FOR 4-ROW
IMPLEMENT