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2000-B

PICK-UP REEL

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Form 46240 Issue 06/06

Sugg. Retail: $10.00

Summary of Contents for 2000-B

Page 1: ...2000 B PICK UP REEL OPERATOR S MANUAL Form 46240 Issue 06 06 Sugg Retail 10 00...

Page 2: ...Inside Front Cover blank...

Page 3: ...anual handy for reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your Dealer if you need assistance information or additional copies of this manual NOTE A mounting parts list was shipped with...

Page 4: ...other persons Clean reflective surfaces on the machine Learn and practice safe use of controls before operating It is your responsibility to understand and follow manufacturers instructions on machine...

Page 5: ...ose fitting clothing to help protect from entanglement and injury Lower or block all hydraulically or mechanically elevated implements including the reel and other attachments before leaving the equip...

Page 6: ...nt To install safety signs 1 Be sure the installation area is clean and dry 2 Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper 3 Remove the smaller portion of the split backing paper 4...

Page 7: ...IDENTIFY LEFT RIGHT END Lay bats down as they were strapped to center tube Do not turn end for end Notches A in bats should line up with lugs B on reel center tube Identify left and right ends of cen...

Page 8: ...r tube and slide assembly over these lugs Rotate assembly until any notch in disc aligns with the fourth offset lug and slide on Repeat until all assemblies are on reel tube past the first set of lugs...

Page 9: ...h one 3 8 NC x 3 4 carriage bolt and flange nut at C Both cam tracks are the same IMPORTANT Do not install bolt in adjustment slots until reel is mounted Damage to reel may result if ends are not even...

Page 10: ...tructions WARNING The reel weighs between 400 lbs 15 and 800 lbs 30 and must be adequately supported When positioning be sure a stop is in place to prevent the reel from sliding off the reel support a...

Page 11: ...x 3 4 carriage bolt and flange nut at D tightening only until fingers are clamped Attach end bats to bat assemblies similar to cranks Step 8 b above NOTE Clamping of end bat fingers prior to installat...

Page 12: ...n page 14 and choose the position best suited to your conditions Position Y is shown here IMPORTANT Install hardware with bolt head inboard Once a cam arm position is chosen ensure all arms are in the...

Page 13: ...el Leave hardware loose until all shields are attached d Clearance between end shields and header end sheet or nearest point of contact should be 1 to 2 1 2 inches 25 64 mm If necessary adjust reel su...

Page 14: ...assembled hardware check that both cams are in time at the same position When they are timed attach right cranks to bats using the same hardware and procedure as described for the left side in Step 8...

Page 15: ...nd 2 The reel is fully lowered or securely blocked 3 The engine is stopped and the key removed from the start switch 4 The park brake is set WARNING Be aware and stay clear of rotating parts that cann...

Page 16: ...wn crops Position Y is a more aggressive setting recommended for down and tangled crops CAM ARM POSITION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES X Best release of crop Larger bite more gather at crop entry Heavier l...

Page 17: ...keyhole slot 4 Adjust to desired position as follows Grasping one bat to keep it from rotating relative to the reel rotate reel by hand to move cam to desired position If cam remains stationary use a...

Page 18: ...r guards Heads shattering or breaking off Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed Reel too low Raise reel Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed Crop too ripe Operate at night when humidity is higher...

Page 19: ...eeding Replace 3 or 4 end guards with stub guards CUTTING ACTION SICKLE COMPONENTS Ragged or uneven cutting of crop Sickle hold downs not adjusted properly Adjust hold downs so sickle works freely but...

Page 20: ...peed Loose sickle drive belt Adjust drive belt tension Improper sickle hold down adjustment Adjust hold down so sickle is held against guard cutting surface Dull or broken sickle sections Replace Bent...

Page 21: ...ger pitch too aggressive Decrease finger pitch aggressiveness 14 Reel too low Raise reel Reel speed too fast Reduce reel speed Reel not centered in header Center reel in header Reel releases crop too...

Page 22: ...d shields Reel not centered in header Center reel in header CONVEYOR FEEDING Crop builds up on conveyors Cutterbar too low Raise cutting height Conveyor speed too slow Increase conveyor speed Reel too...

Page 23: ...ry 50 hours of operation using SAE Multi Purpose Grease Procedure Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before lubricating avoid injecting dirt and grit Leave excess lubricant on fitting after lubric...

Page 24: ...enter of header 5 16 flange nut C must be loosened to allow finger removal b Insert screwdriver into buttonhole in bat and pry top of finger down until it can be removed from pocket c Use tool supplie...

Page 25: ...Form 46240 23 Issue 06 06...

Page 26: ...Form 46240 24 Issue 06 06 REPAIR PARTS...

Page 27: ...3 REF WASHER flat see Mounting Packages A R 14 REF SUPPORT R H see Mounting Packages 1 15 REF SUPPORT L H see Mounting Packages 1 16 48065 CAM TRACK 2 17 48058 RING cam L H 5 bat reel 1 48059 RING cam...

Page 28: ...Form 46240 26 Issue 06 06 REPAIR PARTS...

Page 29: ...r 1 35065 Main Tube 170 inches 4310 mm long 15 ft header 1 35066 Main Tube 176 inches 4460 mm long 16 ft header 1 35067 Main Tube 182 inches 4615 mm long 16 ft header 1 35068 Main Tube 188 inches 4770...

Page 30: ...Adjustment 15 Finger Pitch Adjustment 15 Finger Pitch Recommendations 14 Finger Removal Replacement 22 Hardware Torque 12 Lubrication 21 Maintenance 21 Operation 13 Parts Listing 24 Safety Alert Symb...

Page 31: ...or shipping damage or missing parts Be sure all shipping dunnage is removed Grease all plastic bearings during assembly and grease center tube bearings at end supports Set cam arm in the X position En...

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