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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header 

EDITION 01/2016

 

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USE AND MAINTENANCE 

MANUAL 

CORN HEADER 

L03 – LH3

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use

 

and

 

maintenance

 

operations

 

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your

 

header.

 

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manual

 

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Summary of Contents for L03

Page 1: ...fully and thoroughly before the use and maintenance operations of your header Store the manual in a safe and secure place for future reference For any question related to this manual contact your dist...

Page 2: ...ing to the instructions provided here below by anyone in the capacity of user and or installer and or maintenance technician who interacts with the product Any failure to carry out the above releases...

Page 3: ...centre 21 15 3 Lifting points 22 16 Packing 25 16 1 Disposal of packing material 26 17 Installation and assembly 27 17 1 Transmission connection 29 18 Start up adjustments and operation 31 19 Residual...

Page 4: ...S r l shall not consider itself liable for damages caused by the use of non original spare parts Fantini S r l shall be responsible for the machine only in its original configuration defined during th...

Page 5: ...DITION 01 2016 5 Certain of your satisfaction please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information you may need Fantini S r l wishes you a pleasant work day THE TERMS HEADER BAR MACHINE...

Page 6: ...for damages of any type that may result from inappropriate or reckless operations carried out by unskilled personnel or by skilled personnel who worked on the machine in a manner that did not comply w...

Page 7: ...unclog the augers and any part of the machine Fantini s r l declines any and all responsibility in case the rules for proper installation are not complied with It is also not liable for systems upstre...

Page 8: ...th the one specified at the side of the symbol for allowed use The manual contains a suggestion that albeit not mandatory is strongly recommended for proper use assembly and or maintenance of the prod...

Page 9: ...ons contained in Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC the original instructions in Italian will be enclosed at the customer s specific request to all translations for countries that will be using this machi...

Page 10: ...in compliance with the provisions of Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC and in conformity to the standards listed here below UNI EN 12100 2010 Safety of machinery Basic concepts general principles for de...

Page 11: ...e of performing their task For general safety prescriptions please refer to the specific annex For any further clarification or instruction required operators can liaise directly with Fantini S r l or...

Page 12: ...e skills and training suited to his task The operator must specifically undergo a training session This is not required for personnel with direct experience on the combine Fantini S r l is available t...

Page 13: ...nce with the European Union norms in terms of safe product that can be legally placed on the market Machine model Serial number Year of manufacture Weight Company name and full address of the manufact...

Page 14: ...with the ground and also at night since it is equipped with a lighting system that makes the entire work area visible The header can be activated from the control cab only Header use must be consiste...

Page 15: ...AUGER ANTI BACKFLOW PROTECTION SIDE AUGER SIDE ROW UNIT COVER DIVIDER POINT ROW UNIT COVER SUPPORT SLIDES LEFT FOLDING FRAME TRANSMISSION SHAFT DRIVE SHAFT WITH SHEAR BOLT SUPPORT FOOT LIFTING CYLINDE...

Page 16: ...Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01 2016 16 COB SNAPPING BLADE STALK ROLLS STALK CHOPPER OPTIONAL TRANSMISSION SHAFT Row Unit HARVESTING CHAINS...

Page 17: ...ted with a transmission and without the coupling kit The height indicated in the table presumes an external adjustment to 70 cm if the adjustment is to 75 the height will become 3350 mm For additional...

Page 18: ...ood maintenance conditions 80 dBA Number of operators required only the operator of the working machine 1 Maximum production time allowed without stops 8 hours Transmission The header is activated by...

Page 19: ...oxes are joined together by means of a universal joint Internal transmission It is installed only on folding headers It does not allow the combine self levelling system to be used but the operator is...

Page 20: ...also work in contact with the soil since they can move and adapt to irregular soil conditions Folding Version The corn header is equipped on the side with folding units which can be raised by means o...

Page 21: ...components 15 1 Dimensions and Weights For information of a general nature on weights and dimensions please refer to chapter 12 Technical Specifications The reference values are indicated on the CE i...

Page 22: ...ifting can be carried out with the header in the horizontal or vertical position Fixed version 2 rear lifting points located on the vertical wall and accessible from the front 2 front lifting points l...

Page 23: ...plied as standard equipment which needs to be secured to the bottom side of the header and used for the positioning of belts or chains Lifting in horizontal position For the lifting in horizontal posi...

Page 24: ...3 2950 mm Folding In order to fold the head the combined use of two pieces of lifting equipment is needed of which at least one must be a forklift truck it is recommended to use a bridge crane plus a...

Page 25: ...the forks Do not stand in the manoeuvring area an uncontrolled sliding of the header may cause serious damage to people and or things 16 Packing The corn header can be equipped with an iron support f...

Page 26: ...ch as paper wood polyethylene etc THE PACKING MATERIALS WOOD NAILS PAPER CELLOPHANE METAL PARTS ADHESIVE TAPE STRAPS ROPES ETC MAY CUT AND OR HURT THE WORKER IF NOT PROPERLY HANDLED THEREFORE THEY MUS...

Page 27: ...n with a combine This is the reason why it is necessary to carry out the appropriate mechanical hydraulic and electrical connections making sure Check the combine specifications and refer to its use a...

Page 28: ...es shown in the figure and choose the best one for the fixing so as to obtain the heights illustrated in the figure Afterwards realign the main transmission Position the corn header in the horizontal...

Page 29: ...in reverse Proceed as follows Rest the front part of the bar on the ground Release the channel in the bottom part Pull out the feet Rest the rear part Release the top part of the corn header from the...

Page 30: ...a safety system shear bolt or clutch it must be positioned on the side of the corn header Connect the protection chains of the drive shaft to a fixed part Fixed version Adapt the length of the PTO dri...

Page 31: ...g the lights bar 17 Start up must be carried out with the combine running at a low rpm so as to avoid any jerking of the transmission then increasing gradually until the desired number of rpm is reach...

Page 32: ...ged at the bottom and there is an eccentric underneath that makes it possible to raise and lower the point Transport position Use the pipe supplied as standard equipment to block rotation of the plast...

Page 33: ...opening dimension is displayed by the special indicator visible from the cab The scale provides a logical indication not the actual measurement of the opening between the blades Setting the default o...

Page 34: ...m of the combine Upon request electro hydraulic interfaces can be supplied for connection and operation through the combine controls Adjusting the stalk rolls The function of the stalk rolls is to imp...

Page 35: ...the fixed counter knives that allow cleaning of the rolls Replacing the knives Replace the knives when they show signs of wear and or reduced work capacity In case the knives are replaced it is recomm...

Page 36: ...Adjusting the opening closing speed of the folding elements Folding version The opening closing speed of the header can be adjusted by means of the adjusting screw see figure Loosen the blocking nut U...

Page 37: ...oil change is recommended after 50 work hours the subsequent ones after 600 hours and or at least once a year The emptying out of the oil must be carried out with the header still hot in order to prev...

Page 38: ...at least once a year Tighten the oil level filling plug to 3 daNm max Tighten the M10 screws to 5 6 4 daNm Tighten the M12 screws to 8 5 10 9 daNm Variable ratio transmission The transmission box work...

Page 39: ...semble the Seeger rings close the box Assembling the variable box cylindrical gears The following ratios can be supplied The gears can be assembled both multiplying and reducing BE CAREFUL TO AVOID RU...

Page 40: ...reased For use and maintenance refer to the producer manuals Row Units Transmission Row units box with without stalk chopper The transmission box of the harvesting row units works with lubricant oil I...

Page 41: ...P additives Tightening the oil level filling plug 3 daNm max Tightening the drainage plug daNm max oil 1 daNm max Torque limiter Each box is fitted with a safety torque limiter Located inside the box...

Page 42: ...Risks Residual risks are all those risks or dangers that cannot be eliminated through design and or the use of appropriate safety measures These risks can also include not clearly visible dangers Exa...

Page 43: ...es any and all responsibility in the following cases the maintenance cycles described in this manual and in the enclosed documentation are not complied with maintenance jobs are carried out by unquali...

Page 44: ...or pollute the soil The hydraulic oil must be checked at the beginning of each production run it must not be foamy or contain any water 24 h The row unit gearboxes contain lubricant oil type SAE 90 EP...

Page 45: ...ssary consult the Tables of the spare parts catalogues the recommended lubricant is multi functional lithium grease 24 h Check the oil level of the transmission boxes and of the stalk rolls Oil type S...

Page 46: ...ostatic systems HD 46 OIL Oil for heavily loaded gears SAE 90 EP ISO VG 220 SPRAY Anti dust Teflon spray Teflon spray We recommend the use of oils with EP additives ANY ADJUSTMENT CLEANING RELEASE ETC...

Page 47: ...n rod stone pole etc or main auger filled up with product and clogged Remove the foreign object Breaking of one of the harvesting chains with the consequent blockage of the auger Repair or replace the...

Page 48: ...expose it to atmospheric agents 24 Scrapping and disposal In case the machine is dismantled comply with the regulations in force in the country of use and in particular dispose of polluting materials...

Page 49: ...recycling disposal Supports Cast iron Steel Bearings Steel Gaskets Rubber Teflon Electric wires Copper Rubber Flexible pipes low pressure Nylon Flexible pipes high pressure Steel Rubber Lights Rear re...

Page 50: ...Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01 2016 50 25 Diagrams 25 1 Hydraulic diagram of folding circuit with hydraulic blades...

Page 51: ...Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01 2016 51 25 2 Wiring diagram of electrical blades operation...

Page 52: ...Kit For each harvesting element the kit contain the following materials Hex socket screw M8X30 UNI 7380 3 pcs Contact washer M8 3 pcs Cutting blade 1 piece Cutting blade fixing plate 1 piece 26 1 Ass...

Page 53: ...harvesting header EDITION 01 2016 53 Secure the two sheet metals without tightening the screws so as to leave a gap between them Insert the sunflower kit between the two cob snapping blades Slide the...

Page 54: ...Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01 2016 54 Tighten the screws...

Page 55: ...rsion includes the following components Shim for pusher spring 20 mm 1 Shims for M10 screws 8 5 mm 3 Hex head screw 10x25 1 Washer for M10 screw 1 Plate for assembly of iron covers 1 Plate for assembl...

Page 56: ...and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01 2016 56 2 REMOVING THE HARVESTING CHAIN Remove the pusher tension screw and pull out the chain Disassemble the Z shaped i...

Page 57: ...pment Replace the washer DIN 6798 under the last screw of the box with the washer for M10 supplied as standard equipment Position and screw in the Kit Replace the fixing screw on the box with the long...

Page 58: ...t cob snapping blade until the end of its travel Open the right cob snapping blade until the end of its travel If necessary cut the right cob snapping blade as shown in the picture Position and screw...

Page 59: ...corn harvesting header EDITION 01 2016 59 4 REASSEMBLING THE HARVESTING CHAIN Remove the spring and insert the 20 mm shim supplied as standard equipment Remove the chain in the marked phase Tighten t...

Page 60: ...DITION 01 2016 60 5 ASSEMBLY OF VARIABLE PARTS Assembly for it in RH and LH position Assembly for RH or LH kits with metal covers Assembly for RH or LH kits with plastic covers IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CH...

Page 61: ...Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01 2016 61 27 2 Assembly diagram on the rows for fixed and folding headers...

Page 62: ...en harvesting laid down product The belt drive in addition to operating the auger in a regular and continuous manner makes the application simple light and long lasting It can also be supplied in a ki...

Page 63: ...hreshing of hilly fields where threshing machine also has to work downhill 30 Annex E Compacting plates The two plates can be installed on the headers equipped with stalk choppers in order to avoid we...

Page 64: ...Safety of corn harvesters information and training delivered to operators summary risk assessment EDITION 01 2016 64 GENERAL SAFETY MANUAL CORN HEADER...

Page 65: ...ions to be carried out and risk assessment 68 D 1 Preparing the header 68 D 2 Adjustments 71 D 3 Using the header in the field 71 D 4 Arrangement for road circulation and transport 72 D 5 Cleaning and...

Page 66: ...it receives motion and all commands The header must be used in a way that complies with its capabilities see chapter 11 Technical Specifications of the Use and Maintenance Manual C Safe use General p...

Page 67: ...ore driving on public roads double check that the header complies with the provisions of the traffic code Wear suitable clothing for example garments that cannot become entangled in moving parts Wear...

Page 68: ...rify the blocking of the coupling kit Risks Directives Solutions Crushing during the attachment caused by instability of the header Consolidated Law 81 08 Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC ISO 11684 1995...

Page 69: ...in order to avoid spills in case of break The header is equipped with appropriate devices to support all the hydraulic pipes when it is not attached to a self propelled vehicle D 1 2 Connection to th...

Page 70: ...for the PTO drive shaft this support cannot be the coupling point mentioned above D 1 3 Detachment of the machine The detachment of the header from the combine should be performed placing the machine...

Page 71: ...he different working phases Table 2 Precautions to adopt in the working phases Proceed with cautions during transfers in particular on uneven ground Should unusual bumps or vibrations occur stop the c...

Page 72: ...y accidentally hurl material Risks Directives Solutions Hazardous objects projected in the direction of the operator s work area Consolidated Law 81 08 ISO 11684 1995 Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Th...

Page 73: ...allowed if duly guided by assisting personnel on the ground that provide information about the itinerary Pay attention to warning signs and comply with their indications Reduce the speed in proximity...

Page 74: ...ngling items such as scarves or bracelets Avoid clothes that can easily get entangled in juts or in moving parts Keep the working area clean dry and free from burdens in order to guarantee complete fr...

Page 75: ...he header by using mechanical supports or other clamping devices in order to avoid any sudden and unintentional falls of the machine E Standard requirements The CE marking is required for all companie...

Page 76: ...gnals near any dangerous points for the purpose of drawing the operator s attention to residual risks These warnings should draw the operator s attention to the following aspects Risks caused by the r...

Page 77: ...hinge fixing devices are not installed Remove the ignition key and read the use and maintenance manual prior to working on the machine Risk of projected fluids under pressure Carry out ordinary maint...

Page 78: ...t protection must be worn Respirator must be worn in case that combine cab has no protection Risk of crushing during coupling and release phases of tools or parts of machines Avoid standing in the con...

Page 79: ...Safety of corn harvesters information and training delivered to operators summary risk assessment EDITION 01 2016 79 E 4 Adhesive labels positioning diagram...

Page 80: ...p at a safe distance Risk arising from working under a header that has not been properly secured Requirement to switch off the engine of the combine before starting any adjustment maintenance and clea...

Page 81: ...Safety of corn harvesters information and training delivered to operators summary risk assessment EDITION 01 2016 81...

Page 82: ...fety Machine Directive 2006 42 EC it establishes the basis requirements for machine manufacturers concerning safety of the products placed on the market ISO 11684 1995 Pictorials for operator safety a...

Page 83: ...Safety of corn harvesters information and training delivered to operators summary risk assessment EDITION 01 2016 83...

Page 84: ...rs information and training delivered to operators summary risk assessment EDITION 01 2016 www fantini na com 84 FANTINI NORTH AMERICA 15526 90th Street NE Drayton ND 58225 P 1 800 454 3875 fantinina...

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