SPC 20 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
C-10 OPERATION
17. Engine Oil Temperature:
When Engine Oil Temp reaches 266°F (130°C) the engine will be shutdown. When this happens it
is necessary to allow the engine to cool down to a safe operating temperature. Before restarting
check engine oil levels, remove excess debris from oil cooler, engine fan, and engine.
18. Hour Meter:
Shows the number of hours the machine has been in operation. It is important to keep track of
hours to follow proper maintenance. See MAINTENANCE SECTION for Maintenance Schedule.
The Hour Meter will continue to count any time the key is in the on position. Turn the key to
accessory to test electrical equipment.
19. Charge Pressure:
Charge pressure must maintain a pressure of 200-350 psi. Check this gauge if hydraulic functions
do not seem to be responding. If pressure falls below 200 psi diagnose the problem check,
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION, and/or call ALMACO for assistance.
MACHINE SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Before making any adjustment:
1. Identify the problem.
2. Find the possible causes in the TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION.
3. Understand the possible causes and associated adjustments that can be made.
4. Chose an adjustment and follow the adjustment procedure.
WARNING!
Stop machine, disengage clutch, head, threshing cylinder, and shut off engine before
making any adjustments. Adjusting machine while moving parts are engaged, can
cause serious damage to machine or injury to operator.
Ground Speed -
Ground speed is a critical aspect for proper harvesting. Ground speed determines how fast the
crop is harvested and delivered to the threshing chamber. If ground speed is too high the
threshing chamber will do a poor job of threshing too much material. It can cause the threshing
cylinder become slugged or plug up the sieves. Use the ground speed control lever and/or foot
control (optional) to adjust ground speed. Speed adjustments are required as field conditions
change, from field to field, or from one section of the field to another. In wet conditions reduce
ground speed and reduce header speed accordingly.
Threshing Cylinder Speed
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This setting is possibly the most important adjustment to produce a clean sample, because of its
ease of adjustment. Use the Table C-1 Concave / Cylinder Settings Chart for initial settings. When
the crop being harvested is wet the threshing cylinder should be sped up and the clearance should
be increased. In dry conditions it is possible to slow the cylinder speed down and reduce the
cylinder / concave clearance. Notice the speed of the threshing cylinder as the crop enters the
threshing chamber. If the speed slows down significantly it is necessary to reduce the ground speed
and header speed correspondingly and/or increase the Concave / Cylinder clearance. Examine the
cleanliness of the sample. When the threshing cylinder is set too fast plant material can make its
way into the sample.
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