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© 2014 AGCO Corporation

Header Pitch

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Gleaner S-Series / MF 9500/9505 Series / Challenger 

500C/500E: 

+2 degree interface

IDEAL: 

-1 degree interface of fixed link, 0 degree feeder 

face

Summary of Contents for 3300 Command

Page 1: ...HeaderSettings Guide DynaFlex CommandSeries...

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Page 3: ...up pg 3 Recommended Pressure Setting pg 17 End SkidAlignment pg 19 Guard AngleSetting pg 22 Header Height Setting pg 25 Automatic Header Height Control pg 27 Trouble Shooting pg 30 3300 Command Series...

Page 4: ...nsure DynaFlex is field ready 2 Set to recommended pressure 3 Align end skid parallel to the ground 4 Confirm guard angle is acceptable and adjust if necessary 5 Set header height to recommended targe...

Page 5: ...Pin Location Pins are located at the rear of the headeron each of the vertical support beams There are 16 total pins on a 40 DynaFlex header Relocate the pins from the front hole tothe rear location t...

Page 6: ...tion Flex Mode Operation To utilize the cutterbar potentiometers connectthe header main harness 1 to the header control module 2 Rigid Mode Operation To utilize the drag rod potentiometers connectthe...

Page 7: ...rm via a small armature rod If the cutterbar encounters a change in contour the tilt arm will move accordingly and change the voltage reading within the potentiometer The header height control system...

Page 8: ...ncounters a change in contour the voltage reading will change in the potentiometer and the header height control system will react to maintain the target setheight selected by the operator Drag rods a...

Page 9: ...e a 4x4 block under the cutterbar and lower the header firmly to the ground Lower the reel to the minimum height setting and adjust the reel fore aft until the reel is centered over the cutterbar Manu...

Page 10: ...range as a factory configuration The reel tubes on the DynaFlex are mounted on a cam slide track which allows the individual reel tube tines to flip over independent of each other Different harvest co...

Page 11: ...ed as it will provide a poor transfer of material from the cutterbar to the draper belt resulting in cut crop material falling off the front of the cutterbar or build up of material on the cutterbar T...

Page 12: ...ines this aggressive when a harvesting a very short crop or down lodged crop This setting will grab the material and flip it up onto the draper belt from the cutterbar providing the best feeding in th...

Page 13: ...are green stemmed tangled or contaminated with any sort of bind weed Failure to install the kit will result in material wrapping around the center feed auger and eventually causing the slip clutch on...

Page 14: ...le bolt on design that can be retrofitted to previous models Reel Arm Divider Kit 700962402 It is recommended to install the reel arm divider kit if the standard long divider rod fails to separate the...

Page 15: ...tment gauge as a starting point on each end of the header by using the provided wrench The wrench is stowed in the area denoted by the arrow It is recommended to run the least amount of tension possib...

Page 16: ...system evenly on both sides by referencing the links on the chain tensioning mechanism It is recommended to run the least amount of tension possible and if the belt does slip when harvesting crop stop...

Page 17: ...at the rear of the header on both sides consisting of a dial with multiple letters It is imperative to align these letters so there is an exact match on the left and right hand sides Failure to align...

Page 18: ...position 2 Remove the driveline from one of the drive shafts of the header 3 Remove the setscrew 1 that holds the letter wheel 2 to the drive shaft 4 Remove the letter wheel and rotate so the same let...

Page 19: ...duce pressure to minimum setting when operating in aggressive terrain with ditches terraces or uneven ground Flex Mode Operation Min Flexibility 800 900PSI Increase pressure when harvesting on flat te...

Page 20: ...e slightly if it encounters any change in ground contour or field debris Ensure the cutterbar maintains an even distance from the guards to the reel tines across the entire length of the header to pro...

Page 21: ...tion DynaFlex End Skid Pitch Ground Level Target to position your end skid parallel to the ground as an initial setting This will extend the life of the end skid and provide even wear on the skid from...

Page 22: ...eader rearward to far will prematurely wear the back of the end skid which is a common fault today for most operators It is only recommended to pitch your header rearward in rocky or muddy conditions...

Page 23: ...ching the header too far forward will cause excessive wear on the front of the skid and also pitch your cutterbar guards at a dangerous angle to potentially gouge in the ground It is not recommended t...

Page 24: ...ngle is acceptable to provide superior cut performance and protect the header during harvest Once the end skid is parallel to the ground inspect the angle of the guards and make an adjustment to the p...

Page 25: ...d to reduce the potential to pick up stones This will provide superior rock protection to your cutterbar but if pitched too far rearward will cause accelerated wear on the backside of the end skids Cu...

Page 26: ...rd setting is not recommended as a common operating position The angle of the guards increases the potential to scoop stones or gouge the cutterbar into the ground causing extensive damage Pitching th...

Page 27: ...mended to adjust the header to the center of the range of travel of the cutterbar This allows the header to flex 4 up from the set point and 4 down providing optimum performance in all conditions Lowe...

Page 28: ...ght setting is correct and in the middle of the travel range of the cutterbar If the header height setting is set too low the end skid will actually rock back and pitch your guards up resulting in a h...

Page 29: ...witch 2 rearward to the auto selection Set the header accumulator to the operator preference It s recommended to set the accumulator open as an initial starting point and adjust if need be Closing the...

Page 30: ...for the current harvestoperation AHHC sensitivity initial setting 50 The higher the sensitivity the more reactive the header will be when encountering a change in ground contour If the header starts t...

Page 31: ...in pitch cutterbar pressure automatic header and tilt sensitivities and open on accumulator Follow the on screen instructions and verify all by standers are clear of the header before starting the hea...

Page 32: ...rm hydraulic cylinder To improve end skid wear move the end tilt arm cylinder to the rear hole On early 9250 DynaFlex headers install larger 1 tilt arm hydraulic cylinders on each end of the header to...

Page 33: ...sing the cutterbar pressure will make the header lighter on the ground and reduce the tendency to push field debris or mud with the skids Note This will make the header more rigid and decrease the fle...

Page 34: ...ooting Quick Tips Harvesting in rocky conditions Pitching the cutterbar rearward will reduce the accumulation of rocks on the cutterbar and ultimately reduce the risk of the combine ingesting a large...

Page 35: ...terbar If pitched too far forward the cutterbar guards are more likely to spear and push field debris Pitch the header rearward slightly but still maintain proper end skid setting If the header cut he...

Page 36: ...ans Increase the cutterbar pressure from the minimum setting to limit the potential for the cutterbar to rise up on the tough stalk Increasing the pressure to approximately 600 700 PSI will make the c...

Page 37: ...r further forward to allow guards to scoop under crop mat Use extreme caution when operating at this pitch on the cutterbar Do not turn the header height adjustment dial to the minimum position to att...

Page 38: ...m flexibility of the cutterbar Increase automatic header height control and automatic tilt sensitivities to provide faster response in rolling terrain Slow down and allow header height control system...

Page 39: ...ximum flexibility of the cutterbar is not required This will make the cutterbar more rigid and reduce the down pressure of the end skids on the ground improving end skid wear Automatic header height a...

Page 40: ...2014 AGCO Corporation 3300 Command Corn Header Setting Guide for Field Performance 38 Primary Settings Header Pitch Deck Plate Gap Header Speed...

Page 41: ...2014 AGCO Corporation Header Pitch 39 Gleaner S Series MF 9500 9505 Series Challenger 500C 500E 2 degree interface IDEAL 1 degree interface of fixed link 0 degree feeder face...

Page 42: ...2014 AGCO Corporation Deck Plates Half open 31 8 mm or 1 25 in 40...

Page 43: ...ed and larger ears require deck plates to be opened A method in adjusting deck plates is to open until increased crop loss can be detected on the ground then close slightly Deck plates should be adjus...

Page 44: ...on the gatherers or on ground Closing down deck plates is not a sure method of reducing kernels from reaching the ground and may cause other issues resulting in decrease performance of the header and...

Page 45: ...ration Header Speed 43 Feeder Speed Gleaner S Series MF 9500 9505 series Challenger 500C 500E initial setting 440 460 rpm Not to go below 360 rpm Header speed IDEAL initial setting 880 900 rpm Not to...

Page 46: ...lks are pulled through the row unit prior to reaching the rear limit of the row unit opening Goal should be to have stalks pulled down and through 2 3 to 3 4 of the way back in the row unit Tall crop...

Page 47: ...to ground speed Auto header speed control if equipped may not be appropriate for some conditions Over speeding the header can result in increased butt shelling and ear bounce But increasing header sp...

Page 48: ...2014 AGCO Corporation Header Speed 46 3300 Command header is geared lower than the 3000 Hugger header The 3300 header must be run at a higher input shaft speed than the 3000...

Page 49: ...the snout opening above the gathering chain idler is parallel with the gathering chain Snout should not rub on gathering chain If snout is adjusted higher that this crop can get jammed in above gather...

Page 50: ...AGCO Corporation Interface Accumulator 48 Ball valve handle needs to be in line with valve in order for accumulator to be operational Pitch setting needs to be 5 to 5 in order for accumulator to func...

Page 51: ...tion Interface Accumulator 49 Suggest to leave valve open When hooking up to head push feeder face against header interface interface will move to match feeder face angle which allows for feeder to li...

Page 52: ...rpose of auger adjustment is to adjust so that auger does not interfere with strippers pan bottoms or gatherers Experience has shown that little performance is gained by adjusting auger different than...

Page 53: ...alkroll Alignment 51 Stalkrolls should not be adjusted at front supports in order to attempt better crop interaction Stalkrolls are meant to be parallel Use tool 71482242 to properly align stalkrolls...

Page 54: ...nd lug chains that were lug to lug to square lug chain with staggered timing If head is still equipped with rounded lugs plates available from service should be fastened to lugs and lugs retimed to st...

Page 55: ...ain 53 Gatherers need to be adjusted properly to prevent leakage of kernels Gatherers should rest on chain guides and be centered left and right To correct adjustment move mounting at front and rear o...

Page 56: ...out skids Snout skids provide additional flotation for snouts to prevent snout damage Skids are useful when encountering pivot irrigation tracks If stalks are down and lodged skids may need to be remo...

Page 57: ...2014 AGCO Corporation Header Options 55 Hood flap Intent is to stop ears from being launched forward at center of auger...

Page 58: ...2014 AGCO Corporation Header Options Ear Savers There may be some conditions where ear savers are beneficial and customers prefer them Ear saver kits are available Based on conditions Ear saver 56...

Page 59: ...Corporation Header Options Auto Header Height Control Preferred preference is to operate header in auto lateral tilt and manual height control It is preferred to use extensions on ground sensors Part...

Page 60: ...2014 AGCO Corporation Notes 58...

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Page 64: ...e data specifications or warranty of the products described herein Some equipment shown may be optional Attention Photographs in this publication may show protective shields or guards open or removed...

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