Claas TUCANO 500, Information And Basic Field Settings

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Wet Harvest Recommendations
When unloading wet grain
Reduce the flow into the unloading auger
by shutting down the slides on both the
cross augers in the grain tank. This will
reduce the load on the unloading system,
bringing it down to a ‘normal’ level.
If wet and dirty grain is being
unloaded
It is also likely that dirt will build up in
the turret auger. This can and should be
checked regularly through the inspection
doors, and cleaned if required.
If the shear bolt on the unloading
drive fails
This is often the first sign that either
the slides in the tank are too high,
or there is too much dirt in the system,
check auger timing.
Chopping wet straw
This adds an extra load to the chopper
drive. Regularly check the tension of the
drive belts and the blade condition.
Do not forget the 2 ‘stops’ at either end of
the main tensioner.
Chopper blade wear
This can be accelerated when chopping
wet straw due to the increased levels of
soil in it. Check the condition of the blades
regularly. Do not forget to check
the stationary blades.
In wet conditions
It is possible for material to stick to the
return floor under the rotors. This then
impedes the flow of grain back to the
preparation pan and affects the sample.
Check the pan regularly and clean as
required.