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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Model 1222AHS

Sugar Beet Defoliator

Operator’s Manual

567560

For 2007 & Newer

Issued May 2008

Summary of Contents for 1222AHS

Page 1: ...O P E R A T O R S M A N U A L Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Model 1222AHS Sugar Beet Defoliator Operator s Manual 567560 For 2007 Newer Issued May 2008 ...

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: ...ore no modifications 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 1222AHS Defoliator pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol s throughout this Manual ART S WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC STATEME...

Page 4: ...e the model and serial number ready This will allow the dealer 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 Machine Serial Number Location ...

Page 5: ...1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL PARTS SERVICE 3 NOTES ...

Page 6: ...16 LIGHT KIT ASSEMBLY 17 GENERAL INFORMATION 17 ASSEMBLY 17 BRACKET INSTALLATION 17 LAMP INSTALLATION 18 PREPARING FOR FIELD OPERATION 19 REVIEWING THE MACHINE 19 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR 19 TEST RUN DEFOLIATOR 19 FIELD OPERATIONS ADJUSTMENTS 21 OPERATING SPEED 21 ROW SPACING 21 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HITCH AND REAR CARRIER WHEELS 21 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FRONT STABILIZER WHEELS 21 CLEANING 21 COVER REMOVAL...

Page 7: ... fitness for any 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 imprope...

Page 8: ...ious equipment operator makes an effective accident prevention program complete Safety features and instructions for the export defoliator 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 defoliator Occupational Safety and Health Admin...

Page 9: ...tion Do not allow riders while the defoliator is in operation Do not attempt to unclog clean or adjust the defoliator while it is running Stay away from overhead power lines with doors open 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...

Page 10: ...ly whenever the machine is towed Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during transport Electrocution can occur even without direct contact STORAGE SAFETY Store the defoliator 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 defoliator is stored in an area with a firm and level base to prevent the machi...

Page 11: ...The six digit number after the description is the part number of that decal Safety awareness is the responsibility of each operator of the machine Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible and verify any 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 your dealer NO...

Page 12: ...PERATORS MANUAL SAFETY DECALS IDENTIFICATION AND PART NUMBERS NOTE Keep all decals clean and free of dirt for maximum visibility Replace any and all decals that are no longer legible Read and obey all safety decals ...

Page 13: ...1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL SAFETY DECALS 11 ...

Page 14: ...1 2 X 1 1 4 HHCS flat washers and lock washers 12 13 14 4 Tighten attaching hardware securing each hitch lug weldment 15 to the front of the 1222AHS frame 5 Attach lift cylinders 16 to the hitch weldment 1 and the front of 1222AHS unit Make sure the mechanical depth control nut is in the same position on both cylinders The raised cylinder stops 17 and snapper pins 18 attach to the storage brackets...

Page 15: ... 3 1 4 HHCS and lock nut NOTE Complete attachment of hoses with hoses from rear of machine 4 8 FIXED CARRIER WHEEL ASSEMBLY See Figure 6 1 Install the carrier struts so the tires will straddle the third row in on each side This is 154 inches center line to center line The forward tire should be toward the center Secure to rear 5 X 7 tube using L Bolts 3 4 dia X 6 7 8 X 8 3 4 with flat washers lock...

Page 16: ...e the third row in on each side This is 154 inches center line to center line Secure using L Bolts 3 4 dia X 6 7 8 X 8 3 4 flat washers lock washers and nuts 4 5 6 7 3 Install wheel and tire assemblies in ground drive position making sure the tire spacing is 22 inches center line to center line 4 Assemble the ball joints LH 28 and RH 29 into the appropriate end of the short tie rod 34 use appropri...

Page 17: ...1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL BASIC UNIT AND CARRIER WHEELS 15 Figure 7 Steerable Carrier Wheel Assembly ...

Page 18: ...e wheel and tire assembly as shown so it is centered between the rows Adjust the tire so it will be off the ground slightly when the machine is lowered FLAILS 1 For shipping and handling the defoliator the flails are tucked under adjacent pins They must be pulled out so they are free swinging Raise the top on the front and rear to gain access to this area NOTE Steel flails are secured to the defol...

Page 19: ...IS IN YOUR POCKET BEFORE WORKING ON THE DEFOLIATOR 2 Assemble one amber warning lamp 2 to the outer frame using lock washer 8 and bolt 7 on lamp Repeat for the other warning lamp IMPORTANT The implement warning light kit is being used to satisfy width lighting requirements The amber lamps must be located within 40 6cm 16 inches of the lateral extremities of the defoliator and must flash in unison ...

Page 20: ...ator frame using hardware provided Plug the tail light harness 4 into the converter module 5 Check tail light operation The amber lamps will flash in unison with the towing vehicle warning lights The red tail lamps will light continuous when road lamps of towing vehicle are engaged When signaling a left or right turn the amber light opposite the turn will light continuous and the amber light in th...

Page 21: ...e defoliator can be lowered so steel flails are 1 inch or less from the ground 5 Install the safety chain from loop on defoliator to tractor drawbar as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Safety Chain Attachment 6 Connect PTO driveline to 1000 RPM tractor PTO shaft Length of PTO from centerline of bearing crosses must be 50 to 55 inches 127 to 140 cm installed 7 Connect hydraulic hoses for scalper lift t...

Page 22: ...d re check the drives for belt tension and alignment CAUTION BE SURE TO INSTALL THE PROVIDED SAFETY CHANNEL ON THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER AFTER RAISING THE REAR COVER NOTE It is important that the defoliator be operated and adjusted correctly The following section explains how to get the best service out of the machine CAUTION KEEP CLEAR OF HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED DOORS WHEN ACTIVATING Figure 12 Open T...

Page 23: ...proximately 1 inch above the ground when not rotating NOTE Running the flails into the ground will take excessive power prematurely wear the flails and damage to the crop if improperly adjusted 3 Adjust the rear height using the adjustable stop nuts on the cylinders and segment stops if necessary See Figure 16 4 For the steerable height adjustment also use the adjustable stop nuts and segment stop...

Page 24: ...are replaced install pin clip by driving firmly in place with a flat piece of steel and hammer into its position on the flail pin Tighten the 3 8 inch carriage bolts and lock nuts securely on all pins REPLACING STEEL FLAILS Figure 19 Steel Flail Cluster Frequently check flails If any vibration occurs check for broken or damaged flails also check build up that may cause an unbalanced condition The ...

Page 25: ...r Adjustment MECHANICAL DISC SCALPER 1 Adjust the spring tension with the nuts on the eyebolt Figure 23 2 The depth of cut is adjusted by loosening the set screws on the lower bearing and moving the two jam nuts on the scalper shaft sliding the shaft up or down to attain the desired depth of cut and then re tightening the jam nuts and set screws The distance from the bottom of the shoe to the lowe...

Page 26: ... 2 places 4 to 5 pumps 2 CV Cross Bearings 1 place 8 to 12 pumps 3 Telescoping Members 1 place fill until grease fills the telescoping area Disassemble occasionally to ensure components are clean and adequately greased 4 to 8 pumps 4 Shield Bearings 3 plastic zerks 2 pumps IMPORTANT When making many sharp turns grease the CV Cross Bearings at 4 hour intervals IMPORTANT Failure to grease the CV Cro...

Page 27: ...e defoliator Grease the threads of adjusting bolts Run the machine briefly to distribute grease 3 Paint all parts where paint is worn 4 Remove tension from belts and make sure shields are in place 5 If stored outside remove top covers 6 Block up the machines taking the load off the tires Do not deflate the tires ...

Page 28: ...ng Loaded Rear Wheels Dual Tandem Walking Steerable Wheels Optional Tires 12 4 24 Ground Drive Qty 4 Top Cover Rear Drop Heavy Duty Belting Row Spacing 12 Row 22 inches Inside Width 22 feet 2 inches Operating Dimensions Height 59 inches Width 24 feet 4 inches Weight Approx Estimated 18 275 lbs Rotors Flails Steel Front Rubber 2 and 3 Increased Front Speed More Rubber Flails Height Adjustment Lift ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...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 PO Box 9007 Wichita KS 67205 www cpsdynamics com ...

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