New Holland TX62 User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Print No. 604.63.021.00
3rd edition
English 09/98
Your success - Our specialty

TX62
TX63
TX64 Plus
TX65 Plus
TX66
TX67
TX68
TX68 Plus
Print No. 604.63.021.00
3rd edition
English 09/98
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Section 1 - Introduction
To the purchaser 1-1.................................................................
Product identification 1-3.............................................................
Important ecological considerations 1-7.................................................
Safety 1-8..........................................................................
Intended use 1-25...................................................................
Airborne noise emission 1-26.........................................................
Electromagnetic compatibility 1-27.....................................................
Safety requirements for fluid power systems and components - Hydraulics 1-27.............
Vibration level information 1-28........................................................
Legal obligations 1-28................................................................
Section 2 - Operation
Machine function 2-1.................................................................
Controls and instruments 2-5..........................................................
Access to machine components 2-24...................................................
Before driving the combine 2-27.......................................................
Starting the engine 2-27..............................................................
Stopping the engine 2-29.............................................................
Driving the combine 2-30.............................................................
Header 2-34........................................................................
Towing the combine 2-37.............................................................
Wheels and tyres 2-37...............................................................
Section 3 - Lubrication
Lubrication schedule 3-25............................................................
Section 4 - Field Operation
General information 4-1..............................................................
Header 4-2.........................................................................
Straw elevator 4-18
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Stone trap 4-24......................................................................
Grain pan access 4-25...............................................................
Antidust plate 4-26...................................................................
Drum and concave 4-27..............................................................
Beater 4-33.........................................................................
Rotary separator 4-36................................................................
Straw flow beater 4-36...............................................................
Straw retarding curtain 4-37...........................................................
Cleaning shoe 4-37..................................................................
Sieves 4-38.........................................................................
Cleaning fan 4-41....................................................................
Returns system 4-42.................................................................
Grain tank 4-44......................................................................

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Unloading tube 4-48.................................................................
Audible alarm 4-48...................................................................
InfoView monitor 4-49................................................................
Speed control module 4-106..........................................................
Differential lock 4-107................................................................
Straw chopper 4-107.................................................................
Chaff spreader 4-112.................................................................
Air conditioning 4-114................................................................
Combine performance checks 4-115...................................................
Grain loss measuring kit 4-117........................................................
Summary of machine settings for different crops 4-122....................................
Section 5 - Adjustments and Maintenance
Drive belts and chains, left-hand side 5-1...............................................
Drive belts and chains, right-hand side 5-9..............................................
Straw elevator 5-22..................................................................
Roto-threshers 5-24..................................................................
Grain elevator 5-25..................................................................
Brakes 5-26.........................................................................
Steering axle 5-29...................................................................
Engine 5-41.........................................................................
Rotary dust screen and cooling system 5-48............................................
Air intake system 5-49................................................................
Cab air filter 5-51....................................................................
Air conditioning 5-52.................................................................
Hydraulic system 5-55................................................................
Electrical system 5-56
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Maintenance schedule 5-64...........................................................
Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Feeding area 6-1....................................................................
Threshing area 6-1..................................................................
Threshing, separation and cleaning 6-3.................................................
General 6-7.........................................................................
Engine 6-8..........................................................................
Straw chopper 6-9...................................................................
Powered rear axle 6-11...............................................................
Hydraulic valve electrics -- Models TX62-63 6-12.........................................
Hydraulic valve electrics -- Models TX64PLUS-65PLUS-66-67-68-68PLUS 6-14...................
Gearshifting -- Model TX67 6-17.......................................................
Remote parking brake -- Model TX67 6-18..............................................
Driving the combine after manual reset -- Model TX67 6-19................................
Section 7 - Storage
End-of-season service 7-1............................................................
Ordering Parts and/or Accessories 7-2.................................................
Preseason service 7-3...............................................................

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Section 8 - Accessories
Section 9 - Specification
Wheels and tyres 9-1................................................................
Dimensions 9-9.....................................................................
Unloading tube position 9-10..........................................................
Counterweights 9-12.................................................................
Technical data 9-13..................................................................
Section10 - Index

SECTION QUICK REFERENCE
1 -- Introduction
2 -- Operation
3 -- Lubrication
4 -- Field Operation
5 -- Adjustments and Maintenance
6 -- Troubleshooting
7--Storage
8 -- Accessories
9 -- Specification
10 -- Index

1-1
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
TO THE PURCHASER
FOREWORD
This manual has been prepared to assist you in the
correct procedure for operation, adjustment and
maintenance of your new machine.
This machine has been designed and built to give
maximum performance, economy and ease of
operation under a wide variety of crops and
conditions.
Prior to delivery, your machine was carefully
inspected both at the factory and by your dealer to
ensure that it reaches you in optimum condition.
To maintain this condition and ensure trouble-free
operation it is important that routine services, as
specified in this manual, are carried out at the
recommended intervals.
You cannot operate or maintain your machine
properly without reading this manual attentively. Keep
it within reach.
Before attempting to drive or operate your machine,
read this manuel carefully (especially the chapter
covering the Safety Precautions).
‘‘Left’’ and ‘‘right’’ used throughout this manual are
determined from the rear, facing in the direction of
travel of the machine during operation.
If at any time you require advice concerning your
machine, do not hesitate to contact your authorised
dealer. He has factory-trained personnel, genuine
service parts and the necessary equipment to carry
out your service requirements.
IMPORTANT:
SThis machine has been designed and built
according to the European Directive
EEC/89/392.
Always use genuine New Holland Service
Parts when servicing and repairing your
machine and do not modify your machine
without a written permission of the
manufacturer. Failure to do so will void the
responsibility of the manufacturer.
SAn EC Declaration of Confirmity is
separately delivered with your machine.
Store this EC Declaration into the storage
space for your Operator’s Manual (Refer to
Section 2 - OPERATION).
SThe maximum road speed of your combine
is limited and sealed. Do not remove the
seal.
SCheck local road legislation before driving
the combine on public roads.
SWhen operating interchangeable New
Holland built equipment, ensure the
equipment is CE approved.
SAs this publication is distributed throughout
our international network, the equipment
illustrated, either as standard or as an
accessory, may vary according to the
country in which the equipment is to be
used. Low cost configurations, as chosen
by the customer, may deviate from the
specifications given.

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SSeveral figures in this manual show the
safety guarding or the additional guards,
legally required by certain countries, open
or removed to illustrate better a particular
feature or adjustment. The machine must
not be used in this condition. For your
own safety, ensure that all guards are
closed or replaced before operating the
machine.
IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES
The Company is continually striving to improve its
products, and therefore reserves the right to make
improvements and changes when it becomes
practical and possible to do so, without incurring any
obligation to make changes or additions to the
equipment sold previously.
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
Your machine has been designed to operate in a wide
variety or crops and conditions. Nevertheless
additional equipment may, in certain cases, be
required to improve the machine performance. A list
of this additional equipment is given in Section 8 -
ACCESSORIES in this manual.
SERVICE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Genuine service parts and accessories have been
specifically designed for your machine.
We would like to point out that ‘‘nongenuine’’ parts and
accessories have not been examined and released
by the Company. The installation and/or use of such
products could thus have negative effects upon the
design characteristics of your machine and thereby
affect its safety. The Company is not liable for any
damage caused by the use of ‘‘nongenuine’’ parts and
accessories.
Rely on your authorised dealer to supply you with
genuine service parts only. These parts are covered
by our warranty and will give you the best
performance.
When ordering service parts, always quote the model
and serial number of your machine (refer to chapter
headed ‘‘Product identification’’.
LUBRICANTS
Your dealer sells a selection of specially formulated
lubricants based on own engineering specifications.
Recommended lubricants for your machine are listed
on the inside rear cover of this manual.
WARRANTY
Your machine is warranted according to legal rights in
your country and the contractual agreement with the
selling dealer. No warranty shall, however, apply if the
machine has not been used, adjusted and maintained
according to the instructions given in the Opertor’s
Manual.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
The serial numbers of the combine, engine and
attachments can be found in the following locations:
BASE UNIT -- Figures 1 and 2
On a plate positioned on the right-hand side of the
operator’s platform.
On a plate positioned on the right-hand side of the
combine above the front axle.
ENGINE
Models TX62-63-64PLUS-65PLUS-66-67 --
Figures 3 and 4
On a plate positioned on top of the rocker cover.
1
2
3
42767
42876
42973

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It is also stamped in the cylinder block.
Model TX68-68PLUS -- Figures 5 and 6
On a plate positioned on top of the rocker cover.
It is also stamped in the cylinder block.
4
5
6
42335
42875
42877

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GRAIN HEADER -- Figure 7
In the right-hand upper corner of the header.
MAIZE HEADER -- Figure 8
At the top of the left-hand corner.
FLEX HEADER -- Figure 9
On the left rear corner of the main frame
7
8
9
42724
42873
43028

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Record below the serial numbers of your machine for quick
reference:
Combine model .........................................
Combine serial n°........................................
Engine serial n°.........................................
Grain header serial n°....................................
Maize header serial n°....................................
Flex header serial n°.....................................
Datemachinefirstused ..................................
Dealer’s telephone n°....................................
HEADER INFORMATION
The model TX combines can be equipped with the following headers:
HEADERS TX62 TX63 TX64PLUS TX65PLUS TX66 TX 67 TX68 TX68PLUS
Grain header
12 ft x x
13 ft x x x x
15 ft x x x x
17 ft x x x x x x x x
20 ft x x x x x x x x
24 ft x x x x
30 ft x x x x
Maize header (*)
5--row x x x x x x x x
6--row x x x x x x x x
6--row FU (**) x x x x x x x x
8 row FU (**) x x x x x
Flex header
15 ft x x x x
19 ft x x x x x x x
(*) Available with a) Knife stalk rolls or smooth stalk rolls
b) Row distances: 70 cm - 75 cm - 80 cm
c) Stalk chopper
(**) Flip-up

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IMPORTANT ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Soil, air and water are vital factors of agriculture and
of life in general. Where legislation does not yet rule
the treatment of some of the substances which are
required by advanced technology, common sense
should govern the use and the disposal of the
products of a chemical and a petrochemical nature.
The following are recommendations which may be of
assistance:
SBecome acquainted with and respect the relative
legislation applicable in your country.
SWhere no legislation exists, obtain information
from suppliers of oils, fuels, antifreeze, cleaning
agents, etc. for their effect on man and nature and
for safe ways of storage, usage and disposal.
Agricultural consultants will, in many cases, be
able to help you as well.
Helpful hints:
1. Avoid filling fuel tanks using jerrycans or
inappropriate pressurized fuel delivery systems
which may cause considerable spillage.
2. In general, avoid skin contact with all fuels, oils,
acids, solvents, etc. Most of them contain
substances which can be harmful to your health.
3. Use bio-degradable oils for chain lubrication
where oils cannot be recuperated. In many
countries rape seed oils or other agro-based
lubricants have become available.
4. Modern oils contain additives. Do not burn
contaminated fuels and/or waste oils in ordinary
heating systems.
5. Avoid spillage when draining off used engine
coolant mixtures, engine, gearbox and hydraulic
oils, brake fluids, etc. Do not mix drained brake
fluids or fuels with lubricants. Store them safely
until they can be disposed of in a proper way to
comply with local legislation and available
resources.
6. Modern coolant mixtures, i.e. antifreeze and
other additives, should be replaced every two
years. They should not be allowed to get into the
soil but should be collected and disposed of
safely.
7. Do not open the air-conditioning system yourself;
it contains gases which should not be released
into the air. Your dealer has a special extractor for
this purpose and will have to do the recharging of
the system anyway.
8. Repair any leaks or defects in the engine cooling
or the hydraulic system immediately.
9. Do not increase the pressure in a pressurized
circuit as this may lead to bursting of the
components.
10. Protect hoses during welding as penetrating weld
splatter may burn a hole or weaken them, causing
the loss of oils, coolant, etc.
11. Battery recycling
Batteries and electric accumulators contain
various components which can damage the
environment if they are not properly recycled
after usage. New Holland strongly recommends
that you return all used batteries (starting
batteries and small ‘‘dry’’ batteries which may be
used in electric or electronic systems) to your
New Holland dealer who will ensure proper
disposal or re-cycling. In certain countries this is
a legal requirement.

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SAFETY
Farm accidents can be prevented with your help
No accident prevention programme can be
successful without the wholehearted cooperation of
the person who is directly responsible for the
operation of the equipment.
To read of accident reports from all over the country is
to be convinced that a large number of accidents can
be prevented only by the operator anticipating the
result before the accident is caused and doing
something about it.
It is said that “The best kind of safety device is a
careful operator who with care and mature
consideration can save more lives and limbs than any
accident prevention programme which is not adhered
to”.
Further in this chapter you will find a list of the most
important safety precautions.
CAUTION:
SThis symbol is used throughout this
manual whenever your personal
safety is involved.
TAKE TIME TO READ AND FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
FURTHERMORE, BE CAREFUL!
SSome pictures in this manual may
show the safety guarding open or
removed to better illustrate a
particular feature or adjustment.
ENSURE TO CLOSE OR REPLACE
ALL GUARDS BEFORE OPERATING
THE MACHINE.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Personal safety
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you
will find precautionary statements (“CAUTION”,
“WARNING”, and “DANGER”) followed by specific
instructions. These precautions are intended for the
personal safety of you and those working with you.
Please take the time to read them.
CAUTION:
The word “CAUTION” is used where a
safe behavioural practice according to
operating and maintenance instructions
and common safety practices will protect
the operator and others from accident
involvement.
WARNING:
The word “WARNING’’ denotes a
potential or hidden hazard which could
possibly cause serious injury. It is used
to warn operators and others to excercise
due care and attention to avoid a surprise
accident with machinery
DANGER:
The word “DANGER” denotes a
forbidden practice in connection with a
serious hazard.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ‘‘CAUTION”,
‘‘WARNING”, AND ‘‘DANGER” INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH.
Machine safety
Additional precautionary statements (“ATTENTION”
and “IMPORTANT”) are followed by specific
instructions. These statements are intended for
machine safety.
ATTENTION:
The word “ATTENTION” is used to warn the operator
of potential machine damage if a certain procedure is
not followed.
IMPORTANT:
The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader
of something he needs to know to prevent minor
machine damage if a certain procedure is not
followed.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Most farm machinery accidents can be avoided by the
observance of a few simple safety precautions.
General and Operating Safety
1. The machine must only be used by a skilled
operator familiar with all the controls and
harvesting techniques on cultivated land with
slopes up to maximum 26% (15°) uphill and
downhill, and maximum 36% (19°) sideways
[provided good even ground and sufficient tyre
adherence conditions exist].
2. When driving on public roads, observe traffic
regulations, adapt your speed to road and traffic
conditions and ensure that all lights and other
safety mechanisms on the machine (if they are
required) are fitted and work properly.
The grain tank must be empty when driving on
the road. Ensure that the unloading tube is
locked in its closed position.
3. Ensure that both brake pedals are locked
together when travelling on public roads.
52030
4. Ensure the hazard warning signs provided are
installed at the front and the rear of the combine
and use the rotating amber traffic warning
beacon(s) when driving on public roads to
indicate the vehicle is of abnormal size and is
slow-moving.
5. Raise and lock the ladders when travelling on
public roads. No-one should be standing on the
ladders when the machine is moving.
6. Do not permit anyone other than the operator to
ride on the combine.
52031
7. Do not brake abruptly to avoid tipping of the
machine.
8. Do not exceed 20 km/h when driving downhill. If
necessary, change into a lower gear before
starting the descent.
52032
9. Before operating the combine ensure that all
safety guards are installed.
10. Before starting the engine, ensure everyone is
clear of the combine.
Warn bystanders by sounding the horn several
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11. Keep children away from and off the combine at
all times.
12. Check the wheel nuts torque as described in
Section 5 -- ADJUSTMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE.
13. Do not enter the grain tank while the combine
engine is running. Use a wooden clearing club
should the grain tank unloading auger become
clogged. Take utmost care not to be pulled into
the grain tank in case unplugging is required.
14. Do not attempt to clean, lubricate or carry out
any adjustments on the combine while it is in
motion or while the engine is running.
15. For safety’s sake never leave the operator’s
platform without first disengaging the combine
drive mechanism, lowering the header, stopping
the engine, applying the handbrake and
removing the ignition key.
52033
16. Do not work under the combine header unless it
is securely blocked and/or the header safety
latch is engaged.
52034
17. Do not work around the combine in loose
clothing that might catch in any of the moving
parts.
52035
18. Keep hands away from moving parts of the
combine.
19. Keep the fire extinguisher within easy reach of
the operator. Ensure to replace it by a similar
type of extinguisher or have it checked or refilled
after every usage and/or date of expiry.
20. Do not step on the grain tank covers or the cab
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21. When driving on public roads, either with the
grain header loaded on a trailer and attached to
the rear of the combine, or with the grain header
still attached to the combine (provided local
legislation allows), the knife should be
safeguarded by means of a knife guard,
available as an accessory (refer to the Grain
Header Operator’s Manual).
22. Combine dust can cause ‘‘farmer’s lung’’
disease. It may also contain nocive spraying
residues. Keep the cab door and window closed
during operation. Wear a dust mask when
cleaning the air filters or accumulated dust in the
combine.
23. Danger of death by electrocution!
Pay special attention to the overhead power
lines. Make sure the machine has sufficient
clearance to pass in all directions (also with
raised or opened machine components). Also
think of the radio aerial(s) or any other factory-
fitted accessory or parts which may have been
added afterwards.
Should a contact between the machine and an
electric power line occur, then the following
precautions must be taken: Stop the machine
movement immediately, stop the engine and
apply the handbrake.
Check if you can safely leave the cab or your
actual position without direct contact with
electric wires. If not, stay in your position and call
for help. If you can leave your position without
touching the lines, jump off the last step or
support position to ensure that there is no
contact between any part of your body and the
ground at any time. Do not touch the machine
afterwards until power to the lines has been shut
off. When people approach the machine, warn
them not to touch the machine but to ask the
electric power supply company to shut off the
power to the lines.
Engine
1. Keep the engine area clean of dust, chaff and
straw to prevent the possibility of fires.
52036
2. Never idle the engine in an enclosed area as
harmful exhaust gases may build up.
3. Wear a suitable hearing protective device, such
as ear muffs or ear plugs, if you are exposed to
noise which you feel is uncomfortable.
4. The cooling system operates under pressure
which is controlled by the radiator cap. It is
dangerous to remove the cap while the engine is
hot.
SSwitch off the engine and wait until it has
cooled. Even then use extreme care when
removing the cap. Cover the cap with a rag
and turn it slowly to the first stop to allow the
pressure to escape before removing the cap
completely. Stand clear of the radiator
opening as hot coolant may splash out.
SNever add cold water to a hot radiator.