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Page 1: ...O P E R A T O R S M A N U A L Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Model 6812A Sugar Beet Harvester Operator s Manual 555040 Issued Apr 2007 ...

Page 2: ...R READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR THIS MACHINE WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE DO THE FOLLOWING 1 READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 READ ALL SAFETY DECALS ON THE MACHINE 3 CLEAR THE AREA OF OTHER PERSONS LEARN AND PRACTICE SAFE USE OF MACHINE CONTROLS IN A SAFE AND CLEAR AREA BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON A JOB SITE It...

Page 3: ...ation are to be made without the written permission of Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Any modification made without the written permission of Art s Way Mfg Co shall void the warranty of this product In the interest of continued safe operation of this 6812A Sugar Beet Harvester pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol s throughout this Manual ART S WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC STATEMENT OF P...

Page 4: ...to fill your order as quickly as possible For your convenience we have provided this space for you to record your model number serial number and the date of purchase as well as your dealer s name and address Owner s Name Owner s Address Purchase Date Dealership Name Dealership Address Dealership Phone No Figure 2 Location of Serial Model Number Placard on Header Machine Serial Number Location The ...

Page 5: ...or 26 Stripper 27 Transfer Conveyor 27 Truck Boom Conveyor 27 Truck Boom 28 HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS 29 POWER TAKEOFF PTO CONSTANT VELOCITY 29 HARVESTER LIFT CYLINDERS 29 ROWFINDER STEERING CYLINDER 29 ROWFINDER 29 Feeler Arm Spacing 29 Feeler Arm Centering 29 Rowfinder Height 29 Feeler Arm Down Pressure 30 HEADER 30 Lifter Wheels 30 Scrapers 31 Cylinder floatation in rocky conditions 31 Flex Struts ...

Page 6: ...TOR REQUIREMENTS 59 Recommended Horsepower Rating 59 Remote Cylinders Furnished 59 Hydraulic Requirements 59 PTO Shaft 59 Front Ballast 59 Drawbar Support Recommended 59 Electrical System 59 ATTACHMENTS 59 Rowfinder 59 Lifter Wheel Close up Optional 59 Lifter Wheel Spacers 59 Flex Struts Optional 59 Constant Velocity PTO 59 Flashing Warning Light Kit 59 Light Package Optional 59 Fixed or Steerable...

Page 7: ...ny particular purpose beyond that expressly stated in this warranty Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc liability is limited to the terms set forth in this warranty and does not include any liability for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages or expenses of delay and the company s liability is limited to repair or replacement of defective parts as set forth herein Any improper use and or m...

Page 8: ... equipment operator makes an effective accident prevention program complete Safety features and instructions for the harvester are detailed in the Safety Guidelines section of this Operator s Manual It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all operators read and understand the manual before they are allowed to operate the beet harvester Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSH...

Page 9: ...ot allow riders while the harvester is in operation Do not attempt to unclog clean or adjust the harvester while it is running Stay away from overhead power lines Electrocution can occur even without direct contact Keep all hydraulic lines fittings and couplers tight and free of leaks Refer to Safety Guidelines Hydraulic Safety Use caution when ascending or descending on the harvester Wet shoes or...

Page 10: ...transport position before transporting the harvester on the highway Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during transport Electrocution can occur even without direct contact STORAGE SAFETY Store the harvester in an area away from human activity Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine at any time Make sure that the harvester is stored in an area with a firm an...

Page 11: ...responsibility of each operator of the harvester Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible and be sure replacement parts display the current safety decals and signs as well Remember Always replace missing damaged or illegible safety decals New decals and signs are available from an authorized dealer Figure 5 Harvester Safety Decals NOTE Keep all decals clean and free of dirt for maximum visib...

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Page 14: ...12 SAFETY DECALS Figure 6 Header Safety Decals ...

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Page 17: ...der to the main harvester grabrollers E This short conveyor is secured to the header and is allowed to free float on the main harvester frame to allow for orientation changes between the header and main harvester frame The main harvester grabroller bed consists of four spiral grab rollers paired with four smooth rollers that strip dirt soil and trash from the beets as they are transferred to the w...

Page 18: ...r override Truck conveyor motor also powers the transfer conveyor lateral cylinder Truck conveyor cylinders Figure 8 Harvester Tractor Hydraulic System The harvester tractor hydraulic system operates well with current tractor hydraulic systems There are 10 hydraulic hose connections 5 circuits between the tractor and the harvester with no hydraulic reservoir associated with this system NOTE The ci...

Page 19: ...essure line powers the wheel elevator motor while the other powers the short conveyor and transfer conveyor The pressure hose leading to the wheel elevator connects to a flow control valve This control valve allows the operator to manually control the revolution speed of the wheel elevator MECHANICAL SYSTEM Drive Shafts And Gearbox The harvester s mechanical power comes from the tractor s power ta...

Page 20: ...re 15 Harvester Rear Belt Drive System Pump Drive Figure 16 Harvester Grab Roller Forward Belt Drive Spring Tensioner Figure 17 Wide Heads LH 8 Row 30 And 12 Row 22 Rear Grabroll Option Shown Other drives associated with the harvester hydraulic system 1 Truck conveyor and chain drive 2 Wheel elevator chain drive 3 Appropriate sprockets to drive belted draper chain ...

Page 21: ...HARVESTER OVERVIEW 19 Figure 18 Truck Conveyor Sprocket and Drive Chain Figure 19 Wheel Elevator Motor Sprocket and Drive Chain Figure 20 Draper Chain Drives Short Conveyor Shown ...

Page 22: ...eldment and bolts provided Make sure to install the hardened washers between the yoke and the hitch clevis The existing tractor clevis may be used if a 3 inch 7 62cm spacing can be maintained Install hardened washers to shim the hitch clevis so that it is snug If the tractor drawbar mounting hole is smaller than 1 3 8 inch 3 493cm a 1 1 4 inch 3 175cm pin is available from your Art s Way Dealer AW...

Page 23: ... clearance between the drawbar three point hitch links and the driveline to allow maneuvering in the field Make sure to check the distance between the universal joint centers 22 Lower the tractor PTO shield over the universal joint and properly secure the shield NOTE Dimension B in Figure 21 must be between 58 and 68 inches 23 The harvester requires five 5 tractor hydraulic circuits to operate Con...

Page 24: ...the desired rpm setting It is recommended that if making a sharp turn in irrigated areas or in rough terrain the PTO be shut off prior to raising the harvester It is not necessary to operate the constant velocity PTO while turning NOTE If the telescoping members become hard to slide between seasons it is recommended that the PTO be disassembled solvent cleaned re coated with grease and then assemb...

Page 25: ...in rows of eight 8 with a spacing of 22 inches then the owner will require the 8 row 22 inch header Refer to the Harvester Structure Section Page 16 NOTE Beets must be harvested in the same multiple as they are planted Lifter Wheels Figure 27 Header Lifter Wheels The lifter wheels dig into the ground and lift both beet and dirt upwards towards the paddle assemblies The lifter wheels attach to the ...

Page 26: ...tory To move the rolls to the open position the outside bearings must be rotated backwards and fastened into the new bolt holes On the 8R28 30 and 12R22 the center bearing holders must be adjusted by rotating the assembly up and towards the rear of the machine and fastened in the new hole See Figure 32 Figure 33 and Figure 34 The steel rolls leave the factory in the open position to allow for more...

Page 27: ...roller belt sheave allowing the mechanical power to be transferred from the header drive shaft to each grab roller A spring loaded tension roller ensures proper belt tension is maintained Additional chain drives are required for the front smooth or star roll and the left hand diverter roll on the left hand side for the 6 Row 30 and 8 Row 22 Short Conveyor Figure 35 Short Conveyor The purpose of th...

Page 28: ...not fall downward as the wheel elevator rotates a retainer applies spring pressure outward against the wheel elevator At the top of the wheel elevator the beets fall downward onto the transfer conveyor A stripper installed at the top of the wheel elevator clears any rocks or beets that may have become wedged between the wheel elevator rods Figure 40 Wheel Elevator Hydraulic Motor Sprocket Chain Dr...

Page 29: ...ht to ensure the holding tank is filled totally and the beets have a minimum drop into the tank This is accomplished using a hydraulic cylinder powered by the harvester tractor hydraulic system The height of the discharge end of the transfer conveyor can be changed by changing the length of the parallel arms Truck Boom Conveyor Figure 46 Truck Boom Conveyor With Boom Extended The truck boom convey...

Page 30: ... the hydraulic lever The truck boom must be raised if the operator is going to be transferring the harvested beets to a truck on the right hand side of the harvester The height can be adjusted to the desired position for the truck height For harvester transport the truck boom must be lowered CAUTION EXTENDING THE TRUCK BOOM CONVEYOR DOES INCREASE THE HEIGHT OF THE HARVESTER Figure 48 Truck Boom Co...

Page 31: ...isfaction during field operation Make the following adjustments as necessary to meet crop and field conditions before taking the machine to the field NOTE Be sure to raise the harvester when backing up so the rowfinder is not damaged Feeler Arm Spacing For this adjustment the feeler arms A should be set so the largest beets will just pass through the opening between the arms remove the spring pins...

Page 32: ... Adjustment Loosen the strut mounting L bolts paddle bolts and the bolts holding the barriers NOTE When adjusting a lifter wheel adjustment of the paddle assemblies barriers and protective rubber covers maybe required Adjust the rubber covers so they are centered over the row and routed over the round tube Slide and adjust all to the proper row spacing Tighten all of the bolts Pinch Point Width Fi...

Page 33: ... wheels about 0 25 inch 6 35 mm 5 Set the lift cylinder stop to maintain this depth Cylinder floatation in rocky conditions In rocky conditions it is strongly recommended that the lift cylinder be allowed to float in the running position Set your tractor valve in the float position connect the lift cylinder to this circuit and make sure the control lever is in the float position The cylinder may r...

Page 34: ...addle shaft The paddles are split in two pieces to allow the desired settings for extreme mud or rocks If extremely muddy conditions exists it is best to move the steel portion closer to the lifter wheels In rocky conditions moving the steel away from the lifter wheels may reduce the rocks catching in the wheels Barriers and Covers Barriers To adjust the barriers loosen the U bolts center the barr...

Page 35: ...tion Slip Clutch Figure 61 Friction Slip Clutch Torque for the friction type slip clutch is set by the spacers If excessive slippage occurs the friction disks must be replaced Roller Chain Tensions Use appropriate idlers to tension roller chains for paddle shaft front roller rear roller and truck conveyor drive Roller chain drives are tensioned by moving idler sprockets in slots Check roller chain...

Page 36: ...on of the draper chain by loosening bearings and moving upper shaft To adjust clearance of the short conveyor or to service 1 To adjust front height attach a come along to the upper loop and front of short conveyor Loosen bolts and tighten in desired position 2 To adjust clearance to rear conveyor roll loosen bolts ahead of 1 inch adjusting bolts adjust with 1 inch nuts Tighten in desired position...

Page 37: ... After the length of the cushions is set the spacing can be set with a single 1 inch 2 54 cm bolts to the front and rear on the left hand side Always maintain a wider gap at the back Open the rolls as wide as possible without loosing beets Figure 69 Tension of Wheel Drive Chain WHEEL ELEVATOR RETAINER Figure 70 Wheel Elevator Retainer 1 25 1 5 1 5 ...

Page 38: ...nd left and front to back with the wheel elevator The distance between the retainer and the wheel elevator must be the same at the top as it is at the bottom Make this adjustment at the top attaching point Make sure the retainer does not make contact with the truck elevator The distance from wheel to the retainer should be approximately 1 5 inches 3 81 cm The retainer rod assembly is able to move ...

Page 39: ...olled by the needle valve B Main Machine Lift Cylinder 1 Connect to the No 2 priority valve if applicable 2 The lift cylinders are equipped with an adjustable nut Add segments on the cylinder rod to control the depth of the machine 3 This will most likely work best at a mid range flow C Rowfinder Operation Valve and Cylinder 1 If a power beyond circuit is used it should be connected to this functi...

Page 40: ...Y 24 psi Recommended 28 psi Maximum OPTIONAL TIRE 30 5L 32 14 PLY 22 psi Recommended Installing Tires CAUTION FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES WHEN INSTALLING A TIRE ON A WHEEL OR RIM CAN PRODUCE AN EXPLOSION THAT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL A TIRE UNLESS YOU HAVE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO PERFORM THE JOB HAVE IT DONE BY YOUR DEALER OR QUALIFIED ...

Page 41: ...TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 39 Figure 76 Tractor Harvester Hydraulic System ...

Page 42: ...40 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Figure 77 Harvester Self Contained Hydraulic System ...

Page 43: ...rther apart at discharge end Review speeds and check with dealer for best connection for your tractor Gear case runs hot leaks oil Hard to keep on rows Dirt buildup around main gearbox Low Oil Lubrication viscosity too light for climate Lifter wheel strut assemblies not set properly with rows Machine straddling the guess row Rowfinder not adjust correctly Conditions suitable for utilization of row...

Page 44: ...fit rows Adjust steering toe in and or tracking Adjust rowfinder arms Adjust down pressure Lower or raise pinch point Make sure suggested spacers are installed Lower or raise front roll Beet slicing Rowfinder not adjusted properly Harvester positioned over guess rows Lifter wheels too narrow Replanted beets Tractor moving beets Beets moved from sprayer or other Adjust rowfinder Adjust down pressur...

Page 45: ...piral rolls or replace Decrease ground speed Space the grabrolls closer together ROWFINDER Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Lifter wheels moving away from beets Hydraulic hoses incorrectly connected Check the valve connections at the tractor outlets Lifter wheels not tracking properly Feeler arms not centered Center feeler arms Lifter wheels jump off rows Not enough down pressure Rowfinder a...

Page 46: ... recommended Lubricate every 8 hours of operation 1 Cross and Bearings 3 places until grease is purged around the seal 2 to 4 pumps 2 CV center Housing until grease is evident around the center section disk 6 to 12 pumps 3 Telescoping Members until grease fills the telescoping area Disassembly occasionally to ensure components are adequately greased 4 to 8 pumps 4 Shield Bearings 3 plastic zerks 2...

Page 47: ...lls 7 zerks 2 Paddle shaft pillow block bearings 3 Slip Clutch Paddle shaft if jaw clutch Very sparingly G Grabrolls 1 Flange block bearings Front drive CC drive 2 Flange block bearings Rear drive and Upper drive shaft H Elevator and Tank Area 1 Flange block bearings drive and idler end of elevators short conveyor transfer conveyor and truck conveyor 2 Pivot slide of stripper adjusting rod I Harve...

Page 48: ...rings on short jackshaft and on other side of double U joint and center of long shaft 4 zerks C Every 20 to 30 hours 1 Right hand Drives a Flange block bearings on conveyor rolls and center bearing of star rolls b Paddle shaft pillow block bearing c Flange block bearings on discharge ends of grabrolls 2 Left hand Drives a Flange block bearings on ends of conveyor rolls b Paddle shaft pillow block ...

Page 49: ...n be installed in your spare time no delay at time of need 11 If the hydraulic cylinders will remain on the harvester and extended apply grease to the exposed rod end 12 If the harvester is not sheltered the belted elevator chain should be protected from direct sunlight 13 Make sure reservoir is full of oil and oil remains in all hydraulic components RETURNING THE HARVESTER FROM STORAGE 1 Replace ...

Page 50: ...AR OR OTHER SPECIFIED ANCHOR LOCATION PROVIDE ONLY ENOUGH SLACK IN THE CHAIN TO PERMIT TURNING 3 Lower the harvester s offloading boom 4 Raise the harvester so the header lifter wheels do not contact the ground 5 Ensure the harvester will pass below any overpasses power lines or elevated obstacles 6 Transport the harvester empty when possible 7 Transport the harvester at speeds below 20 mph 32 km ...

Page 51: ...ounds The Main Frame Unit weighs approximately 22 000 pounds NOTE Parts required for assembly are stored in the side shields of the head and the rear shield of the harvester remove for assembly NOTE Set the frame on a level area to assemble Set the header lifter wheels on a board so they do not penetrate into soft ground ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Figure 84 Wheel Tire Installation 1 Installation of whe...

Page 52: ...ts off Figure 88 Header Positioning 5 Position the header a Position the header just in front of the main frame of the harvester Ensure the header and harvester centerlines are aligned and square with each other Leave enough room for the tongue of the harvester to be raised over the header Figure 89 Harvester Alignment b Reaching from the front of the header Raise the tongue of the harvester over ...

Page 53: ...nveyor into position on the angles over the grab rolls and secure to the front position with bolts shown Position so rods of draper chain are slightly lower than the top of the roll flighting Then so the riser links clear the spiral of the roll 1 8 to 3 16 This is done be loosening bolts and adjusting with 1 inch nuts d Install the grates and rubber flap per Figure 95 Figure 93 Short Conveyor Atta...

Page 54: ...69610 PLATE UPPER 1 10 569630 RUBBER CONVEYOR 1 11 020430 WASHER FLAT 5 8 STD 4 12 020440 WASHER LOCK 5 8 4 13 990600 HHCS 5 8 11 X 1 1 4 GR5 ZN 2 14 021190 WASHER FLAT 3 8 STD 7 16 X 1 0 X 5 64 ZN 9 15 021180 LW 0 375 9 16 027260 HNUT 0 3750 16 GR5 ZN 9 17 035180 RHSSNBOLT 0 375 16 X 1 25 X 1 25 N 7 18 005200 FW 0 5 8 19 005370 WASHER LOCK 1 2 ZN 8 20 005360 NUT HEX 1 2 13 8 21 030470 BOLT CRG 1 ...

Page 55: ...30 or 12 Row 22 machine See separate instructions Figure 98 Offloading Conveyor Grates 11 Connect the upper mounting of the truck conveyor hydraulic cylinders 12 Install draper chain in the tank and boom Make sure lap is proper direction top surface trailing See Figure 99 13 Install grates on transfer elevator and two tank extensions as shown in Figure 100 and Figure 101 Figure 99 Draper Chain Rou...

Page 56: ...ing position and install in proper running position b Install the feeler arms to the desired width with double roll pins and safety cotter pins c See instructions to adjust rowfinder 16 Five 5 tractor hydraulic circuits are required The rowfinder may be a power beyond circuit Be sure to connect this circuit to the power beyond as needed to reduce power consumption See HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS Field O...

Page 57: ...BOOM EXTENSION CAUTION THE HARVESTER WEIGHTS APPROXIMATELY 29 000 to 35 400 lbs 13 145 to 16 057 kg DEPENDING UPON THE HEADER CONFIGURATION WHILE WORKING ON THE MACHINE BE SURE TO WORK SAFELY BE SURE TO USE ADEQUATE BLOCKING USE ADEQUATELY RATED LIFTING DEVICES MAKE SURE PARTS ARE SECURED BEFORE WORKING UNDER OR NEAR THEM A 44 inch 111 76 cm fixed boom extension is provided for the 8 row 30 inch a...

Page 58: ...TE WLDT 44 INCH EXT 2 7 031870 BOLT HHCS 1 2 13 X 3 3 4 4 8 005200 WASHER FLAT 1 2 8 9 005370 WASHER LOCK 1 2 4 10 005360 NUT HEX 1 2 13 4 11 524040 BUSHING ELEV PIVOT 2 12 R66338 BOLT HHCS 1 8 X 3 6 13 990510 NUT LOCK 1 8 HEX 6 14 042180 WASHER FLAT 1 X 2 X 3 16 2 15 E724252 SPACER 1 OD X 5 32 W X 1 1 2 LG 2 16 343280 ROLLER RUBBER 4 0 DIA 8 17 020440 WASHER LOCK 5 8 8 18 I124589 NUT HEX 5 8 11 4...

Page 59: ...e turning the proper direction Observe operation at low speed and listen for any unusual noises 9 Gradually speed up the PTO to a speed of 1 000 rpm CAUTION KEEP WELL CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS BE SURE TO SHUT OFF THE TRACTOR SET THE PARKING BREAK PUT THE MACHINE IN NEUTRAL AND REMOVE THE TRACTOR KEY WHILE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENT TO STOP BEFORE APPROACHING THE HARVESTER 10 Check operat...

Page 60: ...ifter Wheel Scrapers To prevent mud buildup on lifter wheels Paddle Shaft and Drive Type three steel per row Drive Heavy 80H roller chain with heavy duty slip clutch Gearboxes Qty 2 or 3 Heavy 1 75 inch 4 445 cm Diameter Shafts Capacity 0 5 quart 0 47 L 90W Gear Oil Conveyor Roll Bed and Drive Size o 6 Row 22 36 sq feet o 6 Row 30 8 Row 22 48 sq feet o 8 Row 30 64 sq feet o 12 Row 22 76 sq feet Ty...

Page 61: ... be capable of supplying 22 gpm 21 L flow If using the Power Beyond connect to rowfinder PTO Shaft Tractors must have 1 375 inch 3 49 cm or 1 75 inch 4 445 cm diameter 1 000 rpm PTO shaft Do not use an adapter shaft Front Ballast Maximum tractor front ballast is required Drawbar Support Recommended Electrical System 12 Volt ATTACHMENTS Rowfinder To keep the harvester on the row Lifter Wheel Close ...

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Page 63: ... Serial Number so your local dealer can provide the correct manuals for your machine Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold Except as expressly authorized no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or s...

Page 64: ...Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Hwy 9 West PO Box 288 Armstrong IA 50515 U S A Produced And Published In The U S A By CPS DYNAMICS LLC PO Box 9007 Wichita KS 67205 www cpsdynamics com ...

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