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

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ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PRE-DELIVERY
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The harvester has a total weight ranging from
29,000 lbs (13,145 kg) for the 6 row 28/30 to
35,400 lbs (16,057 kg) for the 12 row 22. 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.
Check harvester and head for various components: Main
Frame Unit, Head, Short Conveyor, Stripper, Grates for
Truck Conveyor. If 12 row 22 or 8 row 30 machine also
fi nd Gage Wheels and Truck Conveyor Extension.
NOTE
: A hoist or lift truck is necessary to assemble
the harvester this must be capable of reaching across
the head and picking up and moving the tongue of the
machine which weighs approximately 1000 pounds
(453.6 kg).
It also must be capable of lifting the heads, which are
approximately 8,000 & 10,000 pounds (3628.7 & 4535.9
kg) for the 6 row 28/30 & 8 row 22. The 12 row 22 weighs
approximately 14,000 pounds (6350.3 kg). The 8 row 30
weighs approximately 11,000 pounds (4989.5 kg). The
Main Frame Unit weighs approximately 22,000 pounds
(9979 kg).
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 wheel and tire assemblies.
2. Adjust the axle to the outermost position.
a. Install the left and right-hand wheel and tire
assemblies on the hub and spindle assembly.
Larger distance of the dish in on the 8 row 22/ 6
row 30; dish out on the 8 row 30 & 12 row 22. Tires
in the ground drive direction (lugs point rearward
on the top of the tire).
b. Secure each wheel and tire assembly to the hub
and spindle assembly using the ten nuts provided.
c. Install the rubber fl ap to the inside of the axle to
close up where the axle had extended over the
grabrolls.
Figure 85. – Axle Grate Installation
3. Install tongue to cross hitch (see Figure 86). Parts
loosely attached. If needed, install the front hitch
swivel to the tongue with the six (6) 1 inch (2.54 cm) x
3.0 inch (7.62 cm) bolts provided.