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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Print No. 604.63.021.00

3rd edition

English 09/98

Your success - Our specialty

Main Page

Table of Contents4
Section 1 - Introduction10
To the Purchaser10
Product Identification12
Header Information15
Important Ecological Considerations16
Safety Information17
Battery Warning22
Safety Decals23
Protective Devices29
Header Standard Safety Latch29
Straw Elevator Additional Support29
Safety Guard for Straw Elevator30
Signal Plates31
Straw Chopper Spreader Chute32
Fire Extinguisher32
Driving Downhill33
Intended Use34
Access Protection to Engine Compartment34
Airborne Noise Emission35
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)36
Safety Requirements for Fluid Power Systems and Components - Hydraulics36
Vibration Level Information37
Legal Obligations37
Section 2 - Operation38
Machine Function38
Feeding39
Threshing39
Separation40
Cleaning40
Storage41
Controls and Instruments42
Emergency Exit42
Steeing Column and Control Pedals43
Arm Rest Module44
Instrument Panel46
Operating Lights Tumbler Switch Summary49
Speed Control Module and Header Lateral Float Indicator52
Console Module53
Cab Roof Instruments53
Operator Seat and Surroundings56
Air-Suspended Seat56
Fuses and Relays57
Access to Machine Components61
Access to Operator’s Platform61
Before Driving the Combine64
Starting the Engine64
Stopping the Engine66
Driving the Combine67
Emergency and Parking Brake68
Gearshifting System69
Self-Diagnostics70
Message/Error Report70
Header Attachment71
Detaching the Header from the Combine73
Towing the Combine74
Wheels and Tyres74
Tyre Pressure74
Grease Fittings and Lubrication Intervals76
Section 3 - Lubrication76
Oil Level87
Oil Change87
Gearbox Capacity87
Oil Specification87
Fuel Sulphur Content89
Recommended Oil and Filter Change Intervals89
Engine Sump and Filter Capacity90
Chains91
Threaded Rods92
Pivot Points92
Brake Fluid Level92
Brake Fluid Change93
Oil Reservoir94
Oil and Oil Filter Change94
Oil Capacity95
Tracks Lubrication98
Lubricant Specification98
Lubrication Schedule100
Before Starting Operation102
Section 4 - Field Operation102
General Information102
Header Height Controls103
Operation Modes104
Transport Operation104
Compensation Operation105
Stubble Height Operation106
Autofloat Operation107
Flex Header Operation108
Header Height Control Calibrations109
Calibration of the Ground Level110
Calibration of the Maximum Cylinder Pressure110
Calibration of the Ground Level through Autofloat Sensors111
Autodiagnostics112
Error Reports113
Header and Straw Elevator Reversing System114
Header And/Or Straw Elevator Blockage - Manual Clearing116
Reel to Ground Speed Synchronization116
Straw Elevator Adjustment119
Straw Elevator Bottom Plate120
Straw Elevator Intermediate Plate Extension121
Straw Elevator Removal123
Stone Trap125
Grain Pan Access126
Antidust Plate127
Drum and Concave128
Fundamentals of Adjustment128
Drum Speed128
Drum Blockage129
Concave Clearing129
Changing the Concave Clearance Mechanically131
Drum Speed Reducer133
De-Awning Plates133
Beater134
Drum and Concave Type Use134
Adjustable Stripper Plates134
Toothed Beater Bars135
Multi-Thresh System136
Rotary Separator137
Straw Flow Beater137
Straw Retarding Curtain138
Cleaning Shoe138
Sieves139
Sieve Removal140
Types of Sieves Available141
Hillside Dividers141
Cleaning Fan142
Returns System143
Grain Tank145
Grain Sample Access146
Grain Tank Window146
Grain Tank Unloading Auger146
Grain Tank Cover147
Grain Tank Level Sensor147
Unloading Tube149
Audible Alarm149
Shearbolt on the Unloading System149
Infoview Monitor150
Automatic Engine Shut-Off150
Panel Overview151
Combine Operation Modes152
RPM Mode154
Error Reporting System154
Calibration Mode154
Engine Load Bargraph A/B155
Returns Capacity Bargraph157
Threshing Drum Speed157
Ground, Cleaning Fan or Engine Speed158
Concave Clearance158
Area Counter Mode159
Threshing Drum Hours159
Area Count160
Bottom Text Line160
Memory Mode161
Average Area Capacity (Ha/Hour)161
Distance161
Memorizing Area Counter Results161
Memory Screen Bottom Line162
Selecting Memory Values163
Clearing Memories163
Service Mode164
Service Intervals164
Error Summary165
Error Table167
Calibration172
Access to the Calibration Mode172
Select the Correct Language175
Chopper: Yes/No176
Lat. Float: Yes/No176
Cal Lat Float: no177
Cal Lat Float: Yes - Set177
Right Return: Yes179
Units: Metric/Imperial179
Maximum Engine RPM XXXX180
Cal Engine RPM: no180
Be Sure Engine Speed Is Maximum and Press Enter181
Display Concave: Yes182
Cal Concave183
Concave Open and Push Enter183
Concave Closed and Push Enter184
Automatic Comp: Yes184
Cal. Header Speed: no185
Header Speed Up: 200185
Header Speed Down: 200186
Header Speed Fast Down: 200186
Cal/Set Complete188
Reel Speed Synchro Gain: 95%189
Header Width: XXX CM190
Calibrate Height: no191
Set Maximum Stubble192
Set Ground Level192
Flex Header Installed: no193
Flex Header Sens: X.XXX193
Correction Neutral: X.XX194
Header Rams194
Speed Factor195
Is Standard Stubble Height Control Calibrated?: no195
Calibrate First the Normal Hader Height Control Cal/Set Complete196
Threshing on and Set Max Stubble Height and Push Enter196
Threshing on and Set Min Stubble197
Execute US Calibration and Enter When Done197
Seat Header Height Drive Back Point198
Ground Speed Const: XXXX199
Return Cap Constant: 200202
Calibrate Return: no203
Calibrate Return: Yes/Set Threshing On/Set Engine Speed Max204
Date and Time204
Calibration Schedule206
Speed Control Module208
Differential Lock209
Straw Chopper209
Straw Chopper Operation210
Access to the Straw Chopper Rotor211
Chopper Knives211
Counter Knives212
Chopping Quality213
Chopping Maize213
Straw Chopper Clutch213
Chaff Spreader214
Disengaging and Removing the Spreader215
Air Conditioning216
Combine Performance Checks217
Kill-Stall217
Performance Indicators217
Grain Tank Sample217
Grain Pan/Upper Sieve Distribution218
Returns Sample218
Grain Loss Measuring Kit219
Losses219
How to Obtain an Idea on Loss Level222
Summary of Machine Settings for Different Crops223
Drive Belts and Chains228
Section 5 - Adjustments and Maintenance228
Header Drive Belt229
Straw Elevator and Header Engaging Belt229
Unloading System Engaging Belt230
Main Engaging Belt231
Cleaning Shoe Drive Belt232
Eccentric Shaft Drive232
Roto-Thresher and Returns Cross233
Regurns Auger Drive Chain233
Main Drive Belt233
Straw Chopper Front Drive Belt234
Straw Chopper Rear Drive Belt234
Chaff Spreader Drive Belt234
Chaff Spreader Discs Drive Belt235
Drive Belts and Chains Diagram236
Unloading System Drive Chain237
Drum Vari-Drive Belt237
Checking Variator Adjustment239
Beater Drive Belt241
Grain Storage Belt241
Grain Elevator Drive Chain241
Rotary Separator Drive Belt242
Cleaning Fan Vari-Drive Belt243
Straw Walker Intermediate Shaft Drive Belt245
Straw Walker Drive Belt245
Cooling System Intermediate Shaft245
Cooling Fan Drive Belt246
Rotary Dust Screen Drive Belt246
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt246
Alternator and Air Conditioner Compressor Drive Belt247
Alternator Drive Belt247
Air Conditioning Compressor Drive Belt247
Returns Auger Drive Chain248
Straw Flow Beater Drive Belt248
Straw Elevator249
Slip Clutch250
Threshers Maintenance251
Front Face Adjustment251
Roto-Threshers251
Grain Elevator Maintenance252
Concave Adjustment252
Chain Tension252
Brakes Maintenance and Adjustment253
Parking Brake Adjustment253
Foot Brakes255
Steering Axle256
Fixed Steering Axle258
Steering Wheel Stops258
Steering Ball Joints258
Adjustable Steering Axle259
Heavy-Duty Adjustable Steering Axle261
Rear-Wheel Position263
Assembly Position of Steering Arm Assembly264
Minimum Track Width Position264
Rear-Wheel Driven Steering Axle266
Engine Maintenance268
Fuel System268
Filling the Fuel Tank268
Fuel Tank Capacity269
Fuel Prefilter/ Water Separator269
Fuel Filters270
Bleeding the Fuel System270
Cooling System Maintenance271
Fuel Injection Pump and Injectors271
Coolant Level271
Coolant Change272
Coolant System Capacity273
Coolant Specification273
Crankcase Breathing System274
Rotary Dust Screen and Cooling System275
Air Intake System276
Cab Air Filter278
Air Conditioning - Maintenance279
Evaporator279
Filter-Drier280
Air Compressor280
Air Reservoir Specification281
Hydraulic System282
Hydraulic Hose Replacement282
Electrical System283
Relay Module289
Batteries289
Alternator290
Battery Charge Warning Light290
Maintenance Schedule291
Feeding Area Troubles296
Threshing Area Troubles296
Section 6 - Troubleshooting296
Threshing, Separation and Cleaning Troubles298
General Troubles302
Engine Troubles303
Straw Chopper Troubles304
Powered Rear Axle Troubles306
Hydraulic Valve Electrics Troubles307
HYDRAULIC VALVE ELECTRICS - Models TX64309
Plus -65309
Plus309
Gearshifts Troubles312
Remote Parking Brake Troubles313
Driving the Combine after Manual Reset314
End-Of-Season Service316
Section 7 - Storage316
Ordering Parts And/Or Accessories317
Preseason Service318
Accessories320
Wheels and Tyres Data336
Section 9 - Specification336
Wheel Nuts Torque337
Recommended Tyres and Tyre Inflation Pressures337
Recommended Traction Tyres Pressures338
Tyre Selection Chart338
Dimensions344
Unloading Tube Position345
Maize Headers346
Counterweights347
Technical Data348
Index364
Fuses Table372
Lubrication Schedule Table374

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