Art's-Way Manufacturing 6812B, Operator'S Manual

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ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
Harvester Overview
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The transfer conveyor transports the beets from the
wheel elevator to the holding tank.
The off-loading conveyor (K) also serves as the bottom
of the holding tank. The off-loading conveyor extends up
and outward to facilitate the off-loading of the beets to a
truck or other appropriate vehicle.
HARVESTER STRUCTURE
The basic structure of the harvester is its frame. From the
frame all of the major assemblies, such as the header,
holding tank, wheels, and conveyors are attached. In its
operational con
fi guration, (i.e. the header attached and
the holding tank empty) the harvester has a total weight
ranging from 30,000 lbs (13,607 kg) for the 6 row 28/30
to 37,000 lbs (16,782 kg) for the 12 row 22.
The main structures of the harvester are:
• Frame
• Tongue
• Carrier wheels
• Header (4 different con fi gurations)
o 6 row header – 28 or 30 inch (71.12 to 76.2 cm) or
8 row header – 22 inch (55.88 cm).
o 8 row header – 28 or 30 inch (71.12 to 76.2 cm)
o 12 row header – 22 inch (55.88 cm)
• Short conveyor
• Harvester grabroll bed
• Wheel elevator
• Transfer conveyor
• Holding tank
• Off-loading conveyor/truck boom
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Harvester components powered by the tractor’s electri-
cal power are:
• Road hazard lights
• Work lights
• Steerable wheel option
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The harvester has two hydraulic systems. The fi rst
hydraulic system is powered from the tractors hydraulic
system and the second is a self-contained system
powered by the harvester’s drive shaft.
Harvester/Tractor Hydraulic System
Harvester components powered by the tractor’s hydrau-
lic power are:
• Tongue lift cylinders
• Row fi nder
• Row fi nder override
• Truck conveyor motor, also powers the transfer
conveyor lateral cylinder
• Truck conveyor cylinders
CIRCUIT NUM R
1 2 5 4 3
IFT
CY IN R
TWO CIRCUIT
S CTOR A
TRUCK CON YOR
T NSION/R TRACTION
CY IN RS
TRANSF R
CON
YOR
AT RA
CY IN R
ROWFIN R
SI SHIFT
CY IN R
TRUCK OOM
CON YOR
MOTOR
PR SSUR IN
R TURN IN
HY RAU IC SCH MATIC K Y
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 circuit that runs the truck/tank conveyor has
a high hydraulic demand. The load sense system on
the tractors continually try to supply oil needed. If power
beyond circuit is used for the row
fi nder, it should be
connected to the load sense. Contact your dealer for the
best way to accomplish this.