AG SHIELD ReCon 200, Operator’S Handbook And Parts Manual

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5.3. MECHANICAL GEAR BOX
DRIVE ONLY - OPERATIONS
5.3.1. Hook-Up
Length
Adjust the tractor hitch length to provide 14”-16”
rearward from tip of PTO shaft to center of draw pin
hole.
Attachment
Lubricate tractor PTO splines and quick disconnect
yoke with grease to reduce wear on splines. Twist
locking collar and slide quick connect yoke onto PTO
shaft. Be sure the driveline is properly attached and all
bolts and setscrews are tight on the implement input
shaft and on the tractor PTO shaft. Raise jack to
storage position.
Shielding
Be sure the shielding is not damaged and rotates
freely on the driveline.
Working angle
Constant velocity joints can operate up to 80 degrees
for short periods.(i.e. during turns).
Storage
When not in use, cover to protect the driveline from the
weather. When removed from the machine, store both
half shafts together to prevent damage. Check all
components for proper function and lubrication before
use.
5.3.2. 540-1000 RPM Changeover
The ReCon 200 is designed to have high roller
speed to throw material when combining swaths
and to lesser degree inverting swaths. If you are
not combining or inverting, the life of the drive
chain will be more than doubled by running at 75%
of standard input speeds as shown in table below.
Nominal pto
input speed Actual PTO speed
Combining or
inverting swathes Fluffing, pick up
put down swath
behind machine
540 540 rpm 400 rpm
1000 850 rpm 650 rpm
The RECON 200 gearbox PTO drive is designed for
conversion from standard 540 input RPM to 1000
RPM. For maximum driveline life, the 540 rpm shaft
speed is recommended.
Optional # 320473 - 540-1000 RPM Changeover kit
These optional parts include:
1- 114260 drive sprocket (80Q18)
1-
114249 idler sprocket (80x12T ¾” bore
1- 100903 hex hd bolt 3/4 x 4
1- 102128 nylok nut 3/4 gr. 5 pltd.
2-
101118 ¾” washers (1/8” thick)
1-
320471 spacer, ¼”
1- 320472-
spacer 1/2”
for temporary change
1-111311 PTO adapter 1 3/8 21 female x 1 3/8 6
male(540 spline)
OR
For more permanent change-
Optional #320474
These optional parts include:
1- 320473 540-1000 RPM Changeover kit
1- 111693 Yoke 1 3/8 21 female(1000 spline) for end
of drive shaft
Refer to section 6 AG SHIELD RECON 200 GEAR
DRIVE/ 540-1000 CHANGEOVER, page 21 and follow
this sequence:
1. Lower machine towards field position slowly
until the 50 chains that lift the upper roller are
loose.
2. Remove the chain guard.
3. Observe the that alignment of the timing marks
on top and bottom roller shafts is the same as
the recommended on the diagram in section 6
AG SHIELD RECON 200 GEAR DRIVE/ 540-
1000 CHANGEOVER page 21. If not mark for
speed of reassembly and timing.
4. Raise the machine to highest setting for
convenience during changeover procedures.
5. Block machine at this height for safe working
conditions. .
6. Ensure PTO disengaged, parking brake is
engaged, tractor is shut off, and key removed.
7. Loosen 80 chain at spr
ing tightener until 1”or
more slack. Remove cotter keys from joiner
link and remove chain.
8. Remove 4 chain rollers until 82 rollers remain.
Use the half link to reconnect. Set chain aside.