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New Holland CX880 User Manual

New Holland CX880
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© 2007 CNH UK Ltd, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3AD, England.
CX720 / CX740 / CX760 / CX780 / CX820 / CX840 / CX860 / CX880
NEW HOLLAND
CX720
CX740
CX760
CX780
CX820
CX840
CX860
CX880
Printed in France
Print No. 604.63.341.00
7th edition
English 07/05

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New Holland CX880 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCombine Harvester
Unloading Rate100 l/sec
Number of Straw Walkers6
TransmissionHydrostatic
Hydraulic System Flow120 L/min
Grain Tank Capacity10500 L
Tire OptionsVaries
Number of GearsVaries
WeightVaries
CabDeluxe cab with air conditioning

Summary

General Information and Safety

General Recommendations

Safety precautions for operating the combine, including slope limits and passenger restrictions.

Starting Up the Combine

Step-by-step procedure for safely starting the combine engine.

Travelling on Public Roads

Guidelines and regulations for safely operating the combine on public roads.

Operating the Combine

Safe procedures for operating the combine, including safety guards and electrical hazards.

Operating the Attachments

Safety instructions for coupling, detaching, and operating machine attachments.

Stopping the Combine

Procedure for safely parking the combine, including lowering the attachment and engine shutdown.

Maintenance Safety

Safety precautions to follow during machine maintenance procedures.

Engine Safety Precautions

Specific safety instructions related to the engine, including cooling system and hot oil.

Diesel Fuel Safety

Guidelines for safe handling and use of diesel fuel, including prohibited practices.

Battery Warning

Precautions for handling batteries due to sulfuric acid and explosive gases.

Stability

Information on maintaining safe stability and tracking characteristics, including brake force limiting valve.

Safety Requirements for Fluid Power Systems

Hydraulic safety requirements according to European Standard EN 982.

Safety Decals

Explanation of safety decals placed on the machine for operator and bystander safety.

Controls, Instruments and Operation

Cab and Controls

Overview of cab controls, including emergency exit procedures.

Steering column and Control pedals

Description of steering column controls, horn, lights selectors, and brake pedals.

Right-hand module

Detailed explanation of controls on the right-hand module, including MFH and header switches.

Multi-Function Handle

Instructions on operating the MFH for ground speed control and warnings.

InfoView Monitor

Description of the InfoView monitor, its layout, and control interface.

Sensitivity setting of straw walker and sieve loss sensor

Procedure for adjusting the sensitivity of straw walker and sieve loss sensors.

Harvest Info Screen

Details on the harvest info screen parameters: Farm, Field, Load, and Crop type.

Crop calibration setup

Steps for setting up crop calibration, including inputting actual load weight.

Perform crop calibration

Procedure for performing crop calibration, noting conditions and successful completion messages.

Data logger (if installed)

Instructions for installing and using the data logger with a data card.

Automatic Crop Settings (ACS)

Explanation of the ACS system, its modes, and factory default settings.

Saving ACS user settings

Procedure to save ACS user settings for current crop and mode, or for different crops/modes.

Configurations and Calibrations

Menu for configuring machine settings and performing calibrations.

Display settings

Adjusting display settings such as LCD contrast, brightness, speaker volume, and language.

Calibration

Overview of calibration procedures for various machine systems.

Calibration of the Header

Automatic process to calibrate the header position, requiring specific conditions.

Calibration of the Tyre radius (ground speed)

Procedure to calibrate tyre radius for ground speed, involving driving between beacons.

Calibration of the Multifunction handle

Procedure to calibrate the multifunction handle by moving it through its range.

Calibration of the Concave position

Procedure to calibrate concave position for accurate read-out on InfoView monitor.

Calibration of the Upper sieve

Procedure to calibrate the upper sieve opening, involving closing and opening movements.

Calibration of the Lower sieve

Procedure to calibrate the lower sieve opening, involving closing and opening movements.

Calibration of the Self-levelling cleaning shoe

Procedure for self-levelling cleaning shoe calibration, involving engaging threshing and setting engine idle.

Calibration of the Spreader plates

Procedure to calibrate spreader plates to the center position using the rocker switch.

Calibration of the Maximum stubble height

Procedure to set maximum stubble height for area counter start/stop.

Calibration of the Ground speed hydrostatic

Procedure to calibrate ground speed hydrostatic, involving handle movement and engine RPM.

Calibration of the Zero returns volume

Procedure to calibrate zero returns volume, requiring engaging threshing and high engine idle.

Calibrations for SmartSteer System (If Installed)

Calibration procedures for SmartSteer system components like HGS turntable actuator.

Calibration of the HGS Turntable actuator

Procedure to calibrate the HGS Turntable actuator for proper operation.

Straight steer calibration

Calibrating the rear axle steering cylinder sensor to its '0' driving straight forward position.

Crop edge calibration

Adjusting SmartSteer sensor to detect crop edges automatically during harvesting.

Calibration of the HGS Turntable sensor

Procedure to calibrate the HGS Turntable sensor for crop edge detection.

Header

Items related to header configuration, dependent on the attached header type.

Precision farming

Setting precision farming parameters like Crop, Flow sensor type, and Data logger type.

Diagnose Info Screen

Troubleshooting routines for tracing problems in the electric/electronic system.

Service Info Screen

Accessing service information including active alarms, errors, and error history.

Active alarms

List of active alarms with explanations and potential pop-up screen details.

Active errors

List of active errors providing error ID, description, and fault code.

Error history

List of errors occurred since last clear, with options for sorting and erasing history.

Audible Alarm

Explanation of audible alarms (buzzer) linked to different alarm levels.

Automatic Engine Shut-Off

Conditions under which the engine automatically shuts off to prevent damage or ensure safety.

Field and Site Operation

Before Driving the Combine

Pre-operation checks including manual reading, chain/belt tensions, pressures, and fluid levels.

Starting the Engine

Safe procedures for starting the engine, including daily start-up checks and warnings.

Stopping the Engine

Procedure for safely stopping the combine engine.

Driving the Combine

Safe procedures for driving the combine, including gear selection and hazard warnings.

Parking Brake

Operation of the parking brake, including its positions and automatic activation.

Emergency Stop

Procedure for using the quick stop button for emergency stopping of the combine.

Gear shifting system

Description of the gear selector switch and manual gear selection procedure.

Harvesting

Description of the combine harvester's five basic functions: Feeding, Threshing, Separation, Cleaning, Storage/Unloading.

Crop settings

Table detailing drum speed and concave position settings for various crop types.

Kill stall

Procedure for performing a 'kill-stall' to accurately check combine performance.

Performance indicators

Explanation of four indicators that help assess combine performance: Grain tank sample, distribution, returns, and losses.

Losses

Classification of losses (pre-combining, header, leakage, shoe, fan, straw walker) and calculation methods.

How to obtain an idea on loss level

Method for estimating crop loss level by measuring harvested surface area and grain weight.

HEADER

Procedures for attaching the header to the combine.

Attaching the header to the combine

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the header to the combine, including drive couplings.

Detaching the header from the combine

Procedure for safely detaching the grain header from the combine.

HEADER HEIGHT CONTROLS

Instructions for performing header settings and calibrations for automatic height control modes.

Stubble height and Autofloat mode

Operating the header in stubble height mode or Autofloat mode with sensors.

Compensation mode

Using compensation mode for harvesting peas or laid crops with preselected pressure.

AUTO HEADER LIFT

Automatic system to protect header skid shoes by reversing the combine.

REEL TO GROUND SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION

Information on the automatic reel to ground speed synchronization system.

FEEDING/STRAW ELEVATOR

Instructions for adjusting the straw elevator bottom shaft.

Lower shaft adjustment

Adjusting spring tension for the straw elevator bottom shaft based on crop.

Header and straw elevator reversing system

System to reverse header reel, auger, and straw elevator to clear blockages.

Straw elevator – Removal and Installation

Detailed steps for removing and installing the straw elevator, noting its weight and tractor requirements.

Stone trap

Instructions for cleaning the stone trap, including safety precautions.

Drum and concave

Parameters for selecting drum speed and concave clearance based on crop conditions.

Replacement of the drum concave

Procedure for removing and replacing the drum concave.

CLEANING SYSTEM

Information on the cleaning shoe, including speed adjustments and types.

Sieves

Adjusting sieve openings for different grain sizes and conditions.

Upper and Lower sieve

Adjusting upper and lower sieve openings, including rear part extension and cross-section.

Threshing

Information on the cleaning fan, including speed adjustments and checking air volume.

GRAIN STORAGE/UNLOADING

Procedures for cleaning grain tank filling system components like cross auger and elevator.

Grain tank level sensor

Information on lower and upper grain tank level sensors and their warning indicators.

Grain flow sensor (if installed)

Important points for sensor functionality: sensor plate cleanliness and adjustment.

Chopping cereals

Procedure for chopping cereals, including drive belt installation and counter knife adjustment.

Chopping maize

Procedure for chopping maize, including drive belt installation and shred bar adjustment.

Rotor knives

Information on chopper rotor knives, including replacement and installation procedures.

Lubrication and Maintenance

General Lubrication Information

Overview of combine lubrication and maintenance requirements for optimal machine life.

Grease Fittings and Intervals

Procedure for greasing machine points, noting special notations and excess grease removal.

Engine

Procedures for checking engine oil level, and oil and filter change intervals.

Engine cooling system

Procedures for checking coolant level, coolant change, and coolant system capacity.

Filling the fuel tank

Procedure for filling the fuel tank safely, including cleaning filler cap and avoiding condensation.

Fuel prefilter/water separator

Procedure for draining water and changing the fuel prefilter/water separator.

Bleeding the fuel system (CNH engine)

Procedure to bleed the fuel system for CNH engines.

Bleeding the fuel system (Iveco engine)

Procedure to bleed the fuel system for Iveco engines, including air escape checks.

Air intake system

Procedure for cleaning the air filter element, including precautions for compressed air use.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Schedule of service tasks to be performed before first start-off, during run-in, and daily.

600 hour service or annually to be performed

List of service tasks to be performed at 600-hour intervals or annually.

BELTS AND CHAINS

Instructions for checking and adjusting drive belts and chain drives.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Information on brake fluid level, fluid change, capacity, and fluid specification.

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Safety information regarding hydraulic hoses, pressure, and fluid injection hazards.

Toe-in adjustment

Procedure to check and adjust toe-in for steering wheels to prevent premature tyre wear.

Fuses and relays

Overview of fuses and relays, including precautions for replacement.

Fault Finding

FEEDING AREA

Troubleshooting for concerns related to irregular feeding into the straw elevator.

THRESHING, SEPARATION AND CLEANING

Troubleshooting for concerns like excessive cracked grain, grain loss over straw walkers, and improper cleaning.

ENGINE

Troubleshooting for engine issues like failure to start, low power, overheating, and stalling.

STRAW CHOPPER

Troubleshooting for issues related to the straw chopper, such as vibration, poor chop quality, and blockage.

Manual release of the hydraulic parking brake

Procedure for manually releasing the hydraulic parking brake if electrical release fails.

Vehicle Storage

END-OF-SEASON SERVICE

Steps to ensure the combine is kept in good condition for the next season after end-of-season use.

PRESEASON SERVICE

Steps to ensure the machine is in good condition and ready for use at the beginning of each season.

Accessories

STRAW HANDLING

Accessories for straw handling, including chaff blower and chaff spreader.

Chaff blower (if installed)

Installation of chaff blower to spread chaff evenly, in combination with straw chopper.

Specifications

WHEEL NUTS TORQUE

Torque specifications for traction and steering wheel nuts.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Procedure to check and adjust toe-in for steering wheels to prevent premature tyre wear.

1st 50 Hour Service Sheets

CHECK AND ADJUST, AS REQUIRED (CUSTOMER COPY)

Checklist for customer required adjustments and services within the first 50 hours.

CHECK AND ADJUST, AS REQUIRED (DEALER COPY)

Checklist for dealer required adjustments and services within the first 50 hours.

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