Unverferth Aws-30 User manual

TRANSPORTATION

EQUIPMENT

ALL-WHEEL STEER FIELDRUNNER

HEADER TRANSPORT

Models: AWS-30, 36, 42, 48, 52

AWSP-30, 36, 42, 48, 52

Serial Number A69020100 and Higher

Part No. 33979

All-Wheel Steer Fieldrunner — Introduction

Foreword

This symbol identiﬁes important safety messages. When you see it, read the message that

follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.

Remember, safety instructions stated in this manual are for your protection. Read them

carefully and follow them closely when working around or using this machine.

Read and study this manual completely before attempting to operate this implement. Take this

manual to the ﬁeld for handy reference when operating, adjusting, or servicing your machine.

When referenced, “Right-Hand” (RH) and “Left-Hand” (LH) side of the machine are determined

by standing behind the machine and facing in the direction of travel.

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Serial Number is located on the

left-hand side of the rear axle

assembly.

Serial Number Decal

FIG. 1

Product Information

The information, specifications, and illustrations in the manual are on the basis of information avail-

able at the time it was written. Due to continuing improvements in the design and manufacture

of Unverferth products, all specifications and information contained herein are subject to change

without notice.

When ordering parts or when requesting further information or assistance, always give the

following information:

• Machinename

• Serialnumber

All products manufactured by Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc. are warranted to be free from material

and workmanship defects for one full year from time of consumer delivery. Your local dealer

will gladly assist you with any warranty questions.

Please ﬁll out and retain this portion for your records. The serial number decal is located

on the left-hand side of the rear axle assembly (FIG. 1).

Purchase Date __________________ Model _____________Serial No._______________________________

Dealer ______________________________________ City __________________________________________

Dealer Contact ______________________________________ Phone ________________________________

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Foreword ........................................................................................................................................2

Product Information........................................................................................................................3

SECTION I

Safety

General Hazard Information ....................................................................................................... 1-2

Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................. 1-3

Following Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 1-4

Before Servicing......................................................................................................................... 1-4

Before Operating ........................................................................................................................ 1-4

During Operation ........................................................................................................................ 1-5

Before Transporting .................................................................................................................... 1-5

During Transport......................................................................................................................... 1-5

Preparing for Emergencies......................................................................................................... 1-6

Wearing Protective Equipment ................................................................................................... 1-6

SECTION II

Set Up

Checklist..................................................................................................................................... 2-2

General Instructions ................................................................................................................... 2-3

Shipping Bundles ....................................................................................................................... 2-4

Frame ......................................................................................................................................... 2-6

Tires and Wheels..................................................................................................................... 2-11

Rest Bracket ............................................................................................................................ 2-12

Upper Rest Bar........................................................................................................................ 2-13

Tongue...................................................................................................................................... 2-16

Light Bar Installation - Axle Mount (Standard)....................................................................... 2-18

Light Bar Installation - Upper Bar Mount (Optional) .............................................................. 2-22

Electrical................................................................................................................................... 2-26

Breakaway Kit Installation ................................................................................................. 2-30

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SECTION III

Operation

General Information.................................................................................................................... 3-2

Hitching ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Initial Adjustments...................................................................................................................... 3-4

Upper Rest Bar ................................................................................................................... 3-4

Horizontal Adjustment.................................................................................................... 3-4

Vertical Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 3-5

Front-To-Rear Adjustment.............................................................................................. 3-6

Center Arm Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 3-7

Side-To-Side Adjustment ............................................................................................... 3-7

Vertical Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 3-7

Rest Brackets ...................................................................................................................... 3-8

Horizontal Adjustment.................................................................................................... 3-8

Vertical Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 3-9

Riser Side Plates ........................................................................................................ 3-10

Tongue Lift Assist Spring Tension..................................................................................... 3-11

Positioning Head On Transport ................................................................................................ 3-12

Lower Bar Adjustment....................................................................................................... 3-12

Upper Bar Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 3-13

Additional Upper Bar & Support Arm Adjustment ............................................................ 3-14

Light Bar Width Adjustment..................................................................................................... 3-15

Before Transporting .................................................................................................................. 3-16

Tie-Down Package ................................................................................................................... 3-17

Grain Platform Knife Storage................................................................................................... 3-20

Electric Brakes ......................................................................................................................... 3-20

Brakes................................................................................................................................ 3-20

Set Up ............................................................................................................................... 3-21

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3-21

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SECTION IV

Maintenance

General Maintenance Information .............................................................................................. 4-2

Grease Gun Lube Points ..................................................................................................... 4-2

Miscellaneous Lube Points .................................................................................................. 4-3

Wheel Bearings.................................................................................................................... 4-3

Pivot Bearings...................................................................................................................... 4-4

Tongue Removal .................................................................................................................. 4-6

Storage....................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Wheels and Tires....................................................................................................................... 4-7

Wheel Nut Torque Requirements......................................................................................... 4-7

Tire Pressure ....................................................................................................................... 4-8

Tire Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 4-8

Complete Torque Chart .............................................................................................................. 4-9

Adjusting Wheel Toe-In ............................................................................................................ 4-10

Procedure To Correctly Adjust Front-To-Rear Trailing.............................................................. 4-11

Brake Cleaning and Inspection................................................................................................ 4-12

Brake Lubrication .............................................................................................................. 4-12

Magnets ............................................................................................................................. 4-12

Shoes and Linings............................................................................................................. 4-13

How To Measure Voltage......................................................................................................... 4-13

How To Measure Amperage .................................................................................................... 4-14

Brake Drum Inspection ............................................................................................................ 4-15

Bearing Inspection.................................................................................................................... 4-15

Bearing Lubrication .................................................................................................................. 4-15

Troubleshooting Brakes ............................................................................................................ 4-16

Front Harness for Non-Brakes Electrical Schematic (#9504152)............................................ 4-17

Front Harness for Brakes Electrical Schematic....................................................................... 4-18

Rear Brake Harness Electrical Schematic (#32273) ............................................................... 4-19

Light Harness Electrical Schematic (#32269).......................................................................... 4-20

Rear Light Harness Electrical Schematic (#33568)................................................................. 4-21

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SECTION V

Parts

Inner Tongue & Transport Chain Components........................................................................... 5-2

Pintle Hitch Kit Option............................................................................................................... 5-3

Touch-Up Paint........................................................................................................................... 5-3

Outer Tongue Components......................................................................................................... 5-4

Electrical Components................................................................................................................ 5-5

Front Steering Hinge Components............................................................................................. 5-6

Front Frame, Pivot, Manual Holder, & Tie Rod Components.................................................... 5-8

Rear Frame, Pivot, & Tie Rod Components ............................................................................ 5-10

Front and Rear Spindles without Suspension Components .................................................... 5-12

Front and Rear Spindles with Suspension Components......................................................... 5-14

Standard Hub Components - 8-Bolt........................................................................................ 5-16

Hub with Brake Components - 8-Bolt .................................................................................... 5-18

Electrical Brake Cluster Components....................................................................................... 5-20

Support Arm Components ........................................................................................................ 5-22

Upper Tube Components - AWS-30 & AWSP-30 .................................................................... 5-23

Upper Tube Components - AWS-36 & AWSP-36 .................................................................... 5-24

Upper Tube Components - AWS-42 & AWSP-42 .................................................................... 5-26

Upper Tube Components - AWS-48/52 & AWSP-48/52 .......................................................... 5-28

Lower Tube Components - AWS-30/36 & AWSP-30/36.......................................................... 5-30

Lower Tube Components - AWS-42/48/52 & AWSP-42/48/52................................................ 5-32

Light Bar Components ............................................................................................................. 5-34

Header Rest Bracket Components........................................................................................... 5-36

Wheel & Tire Components....................................................................................................... 5-38

Tie-Down Components ............................................................................................................. 5-39

Optional Upper Bar Mount Light Bar Bracket......................................................................... 5-40

Draper Kit For John Deere Hinge Drapers - 42’/48’/52’ Header Transport .......................... 5-41

Draper Kit For John Deere Hinge Drapers - 35’ Header Transport .................................... 5-42

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Notes

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