HP 5 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
NOTICE: Avoid securing machine at points, which could cause damage during transport.
Attach chains to tie downs only. Do not attach chains to the header; this will cause damage
to the header pivot point.
TOWING
On occasion it may be necessary to tow the combine. In these situations it is important not to
damage the hydrostatic ground drive motors. The machine will be able to be towed, but can
damage drive motors if the machine is towed at a high rate of speed or for a significant distance.
NOTICE: Never tow machine faster than 1-2 mph or damage to machine will occur!
NOTICE: Never tow machine farther than 100 ft or damage to machine will occur!
NOTICE: Combines equipped with fail-safe brakes will not be able to be towed.
STORING THE COMBINE
Storage is required to protect your combine and extend the machine’s useful life when not in use.
The following procedures will help you prepare the combine for storage.
ELECTRONICS
- Remove Seed Spector, printer, Psion, and/or all other electronic devices. Store in an
environmentally controlled surrounding.
- Cover electrical ends with a plastic bag to prevent corrosion.
ENGINE
- Use compressed air and/or water to clean the entire engine, including oil cooler fins. (See HIGH
PRESSURE WASHING in SECTION E MAINTENANCE)
- Replace engine oil and filter.
- Replace fuel filter.
- Fill tank and add diesel fuel conditioner to prevent condensation.
- Run engine for about 10 minutes to allow conditioner to circulate through engine fuel system.
COMBINE
- Use compressed air to blow out engine compartment, threshing chambers, inside of head, sieves,
operator platform, and any other area that collects foreign material.
- Wash entire machine including conveyor belts with mild detergent and water (See HIGH PRESSURE
WASHING in SECTION E MAINTENANCE)
. Wax painted surfaces if desired
- Grease all bearings.
- Clean and oil all chains.
- Remove right side cyclone elbow
- Start up engine and engage clutch at idle for a few minutes to work in grease and oil.
- Paint bare metal if desired.
- Loosen all V-belts and conveyor belts
- Spray control cable ends, conveyor belt lacing, and adjuster threads with light oil.
- Mouse proofing is highly suggested. Place mothballs or rodent poison throughout machine.
F-4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
BATTERY
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