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SPC 20 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

B-6

 SAFETY

 

Battery Disconnect Switch 

[#16243] 

 

 

ALMACO combines are equipped with a battery disconnect switch.  The switch can be used to 
protect against battery drain or to prevent accidental starting.  In the “OFF” position the switch can 
be locked in order to comply with proper Lockout / Tagout Policy to ensure operator safety while 
performing maintenance on the machine (

Figure B-1B

).   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure B-1: 

Battery Disconnect Switch

 

Summary of Contents for SPC 20

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual for ALMACO SPC 20 COMBINE 99 M AVENUE NEVADA IA 50201 515 382 3506 FAX 515 382 2973 WWW ALMACO COM...

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Page 3: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL FORWARD A 1 SECTION A FORWARD Manual ID Number MOC0207095...

Page 4: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL A 2 FORWARD...

Page 5: ...ACO planter is virtually hand assembled by our skilled craftsmen from durable premium grade materials to rigid production standards The result of our efforts and years of development with practicing a...

Page 6: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL A 4 FORWARD...

Page 7: ...NGS AND ADJUSTMENTS C 10 CONCAVE CYLINDER CLEARANCE CHART C 11 HEADER SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS ROW CROP HEAD C 12 CORN HEAD C 13 STANDARD PLATFORM HEAD C 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION D MAINTENANCE SECT...

Page 8: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL A 6 FORWARD...

Page 9: ...nt part of machine operation A Combine Component Data Sheet has been provided to keep track of options features and part numbers specific to your combine This information will help when ordering repla...

Page 10: ...es furnished on ALMACO products such accessories being subject to the warranties of their respective manufacturer We shall in no event be liable for consequential damages or contingent liabilities ari...

Page 11: ...Style s _________________________ BELTS RIGHT SIDE Engine to Tandem Pump __________________________________________________ Pump Jack Shaft to Main Jack Shaft _________________________________________...

Page 12: ...____________________________________________________ 11 __________________________________________________________________________ 12 __________________________________________________________________...

Page 13: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL SAFETY B 1 SECTION B SAFETY...

Page 14: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL B 2 SAFETY...

Page 15: ...be alert to the potential for personal injury Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided...

Page 16: ...IVE CLOTHING Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job Hearing protection is required for all operators Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the oper...

Page 17: ...IGHTS AND DEVICES When transporting your machine on a public road either during the day or at night use the necessary safety lights You are required by law to have lights if operating on a public road...

Page 18: ...nect switch The switch can be used to protect against battery drain or to prevent accidental starting In the OFF position the switch can be locked in order to comply with proper Lockout Tagout Policy...

Page 19: ...When making turns always remember the rear of the combine swings out KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE Only allow passengers and operators where proper seating is supplied Do not allow people to climb on the co...

Page 20: ...y shielded against accidental contact Use a rod to clear blockages Never use hands or feet to clear blockages or take samples Never enter grain tank while engine is running OPERATING THE ENGINE Never...

Page 21: ...chine to tip over This will cause severe injury to the operator and extensive damage to the machine SERVICE SAFETY PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Keep service area clean and dry Remove any buildup of greas...

Page 22: ...search for leaks HANDLE BATTERIES SAFELY Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can explode Use proper jump start procedure Keep sparks and flame away when checking filling or charging batteries OBSERVE...

Page 23: ...ds Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely HANDLE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SAFELY Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury Potentially hazardous...

Page 24: ...ne options For your safety familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals type of warning and follow instructions on all decals REMEMBER Damaged removed or illegible Safety Decals MUST be replace...

Page 25: ...For your safety familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals type of warning and follow instructions on all decals REMEMBER Damaged removed or illegible Safety Decals MUST be replaced New decal...

Page 26: ...nd machine options For your safety familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals type of warning and follow instructions on all decals REMEMBER Damaged removed or illegible Safety Decals MUST be...

Page 27: ...ine and machine options For your safety familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals type of warning and follow instructions on all decals REMEMBER Damaged removed or illegible Safety Decals MU...

Page 28: ...ith machine and machine options For your safety familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals type of warning and follow instructions on all decals REMEMBER Damaged removed or illegible Safety D...

Page 29: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL OPERATION C 1 SECTION C OPERATION...

Page 30: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL C 2 OPERATION...

Page 31: ...separated material on to a finer mesh lower sieve The second sieve traps smaller material and allows the seed to fall through onto a lower internal conveyor This conveyor drops the seed into the winn...

Page 32: ...Crop Head functions by first pinching the plant between two opposing convoluted gathering belts while the plant is cut off by a rotating knife The gathering belts carry the plant to the throat where t...

Page 33: ...This conveyor carries the material up the head where the plant material is forced into the threshing chamber with the use of an upper pinch belt Adjust the reel speed so that bars of the reel match or...

Page 34: ...ection to familiarize yourself with the controls and the effects it will have on the machine Use the TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION to determine possible causes for harvesting difficulties and probable solut...

Page 35: ...is not moving Parking brake automatically engages when the engine is shut off Brake switch must be on before engine will start The yellow Clutch Switch located here enables the electric clutch engage...

Page 36: ...id machine bucking or jerking Center the handle to return the machine to neutral If the machine will not turn over be sure that this lever is in the neutral centered position The neutral safety switch...

Page 37: ...lever controls a hydraulic cylinder which controls the top portion of the folding unload auger Push forward and hold the lever to actuate the cylinder until the auger is in the unload position Pull ba...

Page 38: ...hine 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...

Page 39: ...1 8 3 16 Winnowing Blower The Winnowing Blower creates air flow for the cleaning system Both the speed and volume of air are adjustable Air speed is adjustable by a variable pitch sheave located on th...

Page 40: ...for problems and adjustment solutions ROW CROP HEAD Header Height Cutting knife should be set so that the knives cut the plant below all the seed but does not necessarily harvest all the plant When t...

Page 41: ...eshing cylinder speed using knob in operator control panel See Table C 1 Concave Cylinder Settings Chart 5 Set header speed to a mid range speed using dial in cab 6 Begin harvesting Make adjustment to...

Page 42: ...snout is in desired position 8 Lock snout back down with Cam Loc 9 For fine adjustment Loosen jam nut on under side of snout Turn eye bolt to desired position Tighten jam nut Header Speed Adjustment...

Page 43: ...ge wheels and lower the head 1 2 1 depending on field conditions 5 Be sure sickle is not too close to the ground and the gauge wheels have not slipped in the bracket Reel Speed Adjust reel speed so th...

Page 44: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL C 16 OPERATION...

Page 45: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING D 1 SECTION D TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 46: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL D 2 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 47: ...Rock or debris in snapping rolls Stop machine and clear manually Header height above ear level Lower header Unharvested ears remains on stalk in field Snout not lifting fallen plants Lower snout Ears...

Page 48: ...of machine Incorrect concave clearance Decrease concave clearance Threshing cylinder throws grain out rear of machine Install or lengthen curtains Decrease shutter setting less air Threshed grain in t...

Page 49: ...pull lever to front Drive sprocket worn out Replace sprocket Reel will not turn Key sheared Repair as necessary Reel turning wrong direction Quick coupler ports reversed Pressure side into red port R...

Page 50: ...r or replace chain Loose or broken drive sprocket Tighten set screws replace key or sprocket Bearing failure Replace bearing Shaker pans are not moving Cracked or missing rubber bushing s Replace rubb...

Page 51: ...al safety switch Replace switch Bad starter relay Replace relay Engine does not turn over Poor battery cable connections Clean battery posts and tighten cable connections Air in fuel Check fuel lines...

Page 52: ...harge pressure Speed up engine Hand control cable binding or broken worn cable ends Lube cable ends Replace worn parts Torque hub s disengaged Replace torque hub caps Component failure Contact ALMACO...

Page 53: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL MAINTENANCE E 1 SECTION E MAINTENANCE...

Page 54: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL E 2 MAINTENANCE...

Page 55: ...ure B 1B WARNING Shock hazards can cause serious injury or death Only qualified personnel should service electrical systems Shut off the engine and use the battery disconnect switch to Lockout Tagout...

Page 56: ...e See side walls A Retorque all wheel bolts and lug nuts I A Change torque hub oil 90 wt B ENGINE Clean oil cooler cooling fins X Change engine oil and oil filter I A Clean battery cables posts and ca...

Page 57: ...klist 1 Check safety equipment 2 Lubricate cyclone bearings 1 pump only 3 Lubricate winnowing blower bearings 1 pump only 4 Check air filter indicator clean filter if required 5 Check engine oil level...

Page 58: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL E 6 MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE PERFORMED...

Page 59: ...r fan the other powers the ignition switch P B CUBE RELAYS The relays used for combine functions are located under the gauge panel on the right side of the driver To replace a P B relay 18916 pull the...

Page 60: ...draw the oil into the charge pump Normal operating vacuum level should be between 1 2 of mercury Vacuum rising above 5 of mercury exceeds manufacturer s recommendation Excess vacuum may be due to a cl...

Page 61: ...t 515 382 3506 for a replacement This guide is designed to help you diagnose and correct the condition that has caused the engine to stop running or lack performance on ALMACO equipment SPC20 HP5 SHP5...

Page 62: ...f fuel Please answer the following questions and proceed to the section indicated Did the engine stop suddenly or gradually loose power and come to a stop If the engine stopped suddenly proceed to Sec...

Page 63: ...n the 1011F series this interface is located about 3 inches above and to the left of the solenoid plug Pin 7 carries the power and Pin 8 is the ground Repair any problem found here as necessary 2 Chec...

Page 64: ...own circuitry has failed should it be deactivated Severe engine damage or total engine failure could occur SCENARIO 3 Fuel related situations Fuel problems usually develop slowly and cause the engine...

Page 65: ...nes are equipped with a removable access plate on the top of the tank to allow servicing of the sock SPC20 and PMC20 models are serviced through the fill neck or fuel gauge holes They also have a brea...

Page 66: ...e contact may also blow grease from bearings and other lubricated surfaces leaving exposed parts susceptible to rusting NOTE Lubricate all bearings and other lubricated surfaces after washing and run...

Page 67: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION F 1 SECTION F STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION...

Page 68: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL F 2 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION...

Page 69: ...and any other part removed for shipment CAUTION Each intended operator should be completely familiar with the full range of operations and field adjustment procedures prior to actual start up TRANSPOR...

Page 70: ...ver over 4 Replace and tighten bolts 5 Repeat on other wheel 4 WHEEL DRIVE MACHINES REAR WHEEL ASSIST NOTICE Never tow rear wheel assist machine faster than 1 2 mph or damage to machine will occur NOT...

Page 71: ...ects plant material Wash entire machine including conveyor belts with mild detergent and water Wax painted surfaces if desired See High Pressure Cleaning in Service Section Grease all bearings Clean a...

Page 72: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL F 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION...

Page 73: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS G1 SECTION G SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 74: ...SPC 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL G2 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 75: ...rged air cooled diesel Max Output 72 hp 54kW 2600 RPM GROUND DRIVE Forward Reverse Hydrostatic Options Rear Wheel Assist Ground Speed 0 6 mph TIRES Front 11 2 24 6ply Rear 8 5L 14 6ply Options may mod...

Page 76: ...Sheave ELECTRICAL Charging System 55A alternator Battery 12V negative ground DIMENSIONS A Wheel Base 6 4 B Base Machine 10 2 C Machine w head 17 6 Width 7 Not Shown Options Can Modify Width D Height...

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