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Model 3020

PULL-TYPE

WINDROWER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Form 147021 Issue 05/05

Sugg. Retail: $15.00

Summary of Contents for 3020

Page 1: ...Model 3020 PULL TYPE WINDROWER OPERATOR S MANUAL Form 147021 Issue 05 05 Sugg Retail 15 00...

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

Page 3: ...ntains instructions for Safety Operation and Maintenance Service A separate booklet provides information on Unloading and Assembly CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD...

Page 4: ...ctor 11 12 Break In Period 13 Pre Starting Checks Annual 14 Pre Starting Checks Daily 15 Operate Correctly 16 Engaging the PTO 17 Cutting Width 17 Right Hand Divider Rod 17 Header Lock 18 Cutting Heig...

Page 5: ...48 Sickle Removal and Installation 49 Pitman Replacement 49 Guards 50 Excessive Breakage 50 Sickle Hold Downs 50 Sickle Register 51 Sickle Drive Belt Tension 52 Reel and Reel Drive Reel Clearance fro...

Page 6: ...OOTING Windrow Formation 68 Crop Loss at Cutterbar 68 69 Crop Loss at Drapers 69 Transport 69 Drives 69 71 Drapers 71 ATTACHMENTS PTO Conversion Kit 72 Narrow Delivery Opening Kit 72 Hitch Plate Kit 7...

Page 7: ...rial number in the space provided Pull Type Windrower Serial number plate A is located on the side of the left hand end frame NOTE When ordering parts and service be sure to give your dealer the compl...

Page 8: ...WORDS Note the use of the signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION with safety messages The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines DANGER Indicates a...

Page 9: ...placed be sure the repair part also bears the current safety sign Safety signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department To install safety signs 1 Be sure the installation area is clean and dry...

Page 10: ...Form 147021 Issue 05 05 viii SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS continued...

Page 11: ...ask hearing protection Be aware that prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing Wearing a suitable hearing protective device such as ear muffs A or ear plugs B protects a...

Page 12: ...achine life 11 Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator s seat for any reason A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine 12 Keep the area used for servicing machinery...

Page 13: ...dth of Cut nominal 21 6400 mm 25 7620 mm 30 9150 mm 36 10975 mm Header Lift Hydraulic from tractor REEL Type 1 x 21 1 x 25 1 x 30 2 x 18 Diameter 49 2 1250 mm Lift Range above cutterbar 1 to 28 5 25 t...

Page 14: ...5 9 16 149 110 202 149 5 8 203 150 271 200 3 4 359 265 495 365 7 8 569 420 813 600 1 867 640 1205 890 METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque 8 8 10 9 Bolt Dia A N m lb ft N m lb ft M3 0 5 4 1 8 1 3...

Page 15: ...3 1 2 5 8 16 12 2 1 3 9 16 11 16 24 18 2 1 3 3 4 7 8 46 34 2 1 3 7 8 1 62 46 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 16 1 1 4 102 75 1 1 6 1 3 16 1 3 8 122 90 1 1 6 1 5 16 1 1 2 142 105 3 4 1 8 1 5 8 1 7 8 190 140 3 4 1 8 1 7...

Page 16: ...5 Review the manual and all safety related items with all operators annually 6 Be alert for other operators not using recommended procedures or not following safety precautions Correct these mistakes...

Page 17: ...the PTO speed to be used 540 or 1000 rpm An improperly located drawbar may damage the universal joints of the implement driveline and or affect machine performance Be sure the following specification...

Page 18: ...awbar Some tractor drawbars may require the plate be trimmed to fit If so do not leave less than 5 inches 125 mm width K or plate may yield under extreme conditions If for any reason the chain anchor...

Page 19: ...drower hitch is compatible without modification For tractors with straight drawbar an optional hitch plate B is available to convert windrower hitch to clevis type To install Remove bolt C securing hi...

Page 20: ...TANT Check that main drive belt is properly aligned Misalignment will result in belt failure See Main Drive Belt Alignment in Maintenance Service section 8 Lubricate the machine completely See Mainten...

Page 21: ...important to use the largest diameter hitch pin possible to limit possible rotation of the stabilizer chain anchor plate 2 Route hitch chain from windrower through chain support A around drawbar supp...

Page 22: ...oses to tractor remote cylinder control valves 7 For 36 ft units only Attach stabilizer chain to tractor mounted anchor plate as follows Windrower must be in transport position or if in field position...

Page 23: ...hydraulic pressure CAUTION For 36 ft units windrower must be in transport position or if in field position tractor must be situated as in a right turn to relax stabilizer spring and slacken chain 1 R...

Page 24: ...tch pin B and unhook chain C from tractor Wrap chain around windrower hitch for storage 6 For 36 ft units only Disconnect stabilizer chain D from tractor storing pins E and F in position 7 Slowly driv...

Page 25: ...on and periodically thereafter at least every 100 hours Torque to 80 to 90 ft lbs 110 to 120 N m 4 Check that the two setscrews securing driveline yoke to main drive shaft at A are tight after 10 hour...

Page 26: ...ds and guards are properly installed and secured Never alter or remove safety equipment 4 Be sure you understand and have practised safe use of all controls Know the capacity and operating characteris...

Page 27: ...or filter mask wet weather gear 4 Protect against noise Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as ear muffs or ear plugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises 5 Check...

Page 28: ...ough gates and doorways 8 Reduce speed when turning crossing slopes or when travelling over rough ground 9 When working on inclines travel uphill or downhill when possible Be sure to keep tractor tran...

Page 29: ...e standing crop Engage PTO only when tractor is angled less than 45 to driveline Be sure tractor PTO speed and windrower drive are matched See Preparing the Windrower in this section Disengage the PTO...

Page 30: ...laid on stubble from 6 to 8 inches high 150 to 200 mm Benefits of a stubble of this height Allows free circulation of air under the windrow for more even drying Supports the windrow without bending K...

Page 31: ...indrow formation NOTE Ground speed affects the orientation of stalks in the windrow Increasing ground speed will cause the configuration of the windrow to go from parallel formation to herringbone or...

Page 32: ...to 50 rpm over two speed ranges To adjust speed within a range 1 To reduce speed move shims at A from outside to between pulley halves 2 To increase speed remove shims from between halves and store ou...

Page 33: ...engage center reel arm lock pin raise reel and install pin at B Secure with hair pin When not in use store pin at C REEL HEIGHT Reel height is controlled from the tractor with remote cylinder control...

Page 34: ...el height so support arms A are horizontal 2 Loosen locknut B at left support arm 3 Loosen jam nut and positioning screw C under each support arm 4 Slide the reel to desired position A pry bar may be...

Page 35: ...pulley halves To decrease speed remove shims from between pulley halves To change draper speed 1 Remove four bolts shims A and outer pulley half B at draper drive roller 2 Reposition shims as required...

Page 36: ...er at cutterbar Move roller C to bracket D Adjust so roller C is perpendicular to cutterbar E 6 Re connect draper at new length and cut off excessive flap 7 Install shorter drive belt provided 8 Adjus...

Page 37: ...tenance Service section To narrow opening 36 ft unit 1 Remove screws from connector slat of left draper 2 Add a 15 inch 380 mm long extension available as a repair part to the draper Working from the...

Page 38: ...highest settings turn spindle bracket 180 so rounded end is down as at B 3 Repeat at other end See Levelling the Cutterbar below Levelling the Cutterbar In field position the right end of the cutterba...

Page 39: ...ow that supports heads off the ground and holds together in extreme weather conditions HERRINGBONE WINDROW The most desirable form of windrow stalks are crossed and interwoven Heads are distributed ac...

Page 40: ...bance and grain loss caused by tractor and or windrower tires In addition the technique should result in a corner that can be picked up by your combine without extra turning FIELD LIGHT The field ligh...

Page 41: ...working around sickle 6 Clean off cutterbar by hand SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE CAUTION Before leaving the tractor seat for any reason 1 Park on level ground if possible 2 Lower the header and reel fully 3 P...

Page 42: ...there is at least 4 inches 100 mm clearance A from hitch pin to rear of towing vehicle 5 Disengage PTO before transporting Be sure driveline is properly attached to tractor PTO See Attaching Windrower...

Page 43: ...eached tighten nut to secure the position 11 To maintain stability transport with reel fully lowered 12 When transporting the windrower on a road or highway use the accessory lights to provide adequat...

Page 44: ...r lift valve control lever in the UP position until right wheel rotates into transport position NOTE In hilly terrain a slight variation in the above procedure will provide more positive control of th...

Page 45: ...caster wheel inward See diagram Step 1 2 Drive forward to check that the caster wheel will turn inward i e rotate under the backsheet If yes continue forward until wheel is starting to face to the rea...

Page 46: ...telescoping member B until it locks in position NOTE Turn tractor wheels as required to prevent left rear tractor tire from contacting hitch If left wheel A has not fully castered and locked in field...

Page 47: ...will not accumulate on drapers This accumulation of weight puts excessive stress on drapers and header 5 Lower header onto blocks to keep cutterbar off the ground 6 Lower reel completely If stored ou...

Page 48: ...riven component by hand for example to access a lube fitting will cause drive components in other areas belts pulleys and sickle to move Stay clear of driven components at all times Be prepared if an...

Page 49: ...tenance Checklist provided to keep a record of scheduled maintenance Procedure 1 Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit 2 Inject grease through fitting...

Page 50: ...HE WINDROWER continued 50 Hours 1 Main Hitch Pivots A four fittings 2 Wheel Casters B C two fittings 3 Reel Support Bushings D 21 25 30 ft two fittings 36 ft three fittings MAIN HITCH PIVOTS A LEFT WH...

Page 51: ...R continued 100 Hours or Annually 1 Drive Shaft Bearings A two fittings 2 Drive Shaft Wooden Support Bearing B 36 ft only one fitting 3 Countershaft Bearings C two fittings DRIVE SHAFT BEARINGS A DRIV...

Page 52: ...5 Pitman Bearings E two fittings 6 Draper Drive Shaft Bearings F 21 25 36 ft three fittings 30 ft four fittings 7 Draper Drive Shaft Wooden Support Bearings G 36 ft only three fittings Remove center s...

Page 53: ...8 Draper Drive Roller Bearings H two fittings 9 Reel Drive Pulley Hub K one fitting 11 Wheel Hub Bearings M two fittings 10 Split Reel Connector Block L 36 one fitting DRAPER DRIVE ROLLER BEARINGS H R...

Page 54: ...8 inches 150 to 200 mm off ground To adjust 1 Support cutterbar on 6 inch 150 mm blocks 2 Turn float adjusting screw A clockwise to increase float that is less force will be required to lift header as...

Page 55: ...which eject fluids under high pressure Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks If ANY fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor famili...

Page 56: ...WARNING Should it be necessary to remove the header lift cylinder stored energy in the header float torsion bars must be released before removing cylinder pins Proceed as follows 1 Support cutterbar o...

Page 57: ...astic lens B from fixture 2 Replace bulb and plastic lens NOTE Bulb trade 1156 To replace field lamp sealed beam 1 Use a screwdriver to pry sealed beam from rubber bezel C Work your way around circumf...

Page 58: ...of pulley B 3 If not loosen nuts E F G and H leaving them finger tight Turn nut J to bring pulleys into alignment 4 Tighten nuts E F G and H 5 Check idler pulley shield alignment see below Idler Pull...

Page 59: ...reduce tension 3 Tighten nuts A Removal of Main Drive Pulley Should it be necessary to remove pulley from main drive shaft proceed as follows 1 Remove shield A 2 Remove three 3 8 bolts securing pulley...

Page 60: ...e sand to adhere to sickle components resulting in excessive wear Sickle Sections Check daily that sections are firmly bolted to the sickle back and are not worn or broken Replace as required To repla...

Page 61: ...risk of injury from cutting edges Wear heavy gloves when handling sickle IMPORTANT Always align guards and re set sickle hold downs while replacing sickle See Guards and Sickle Hold Downs in this sect...

Page 62: ...ial is tough to cut install stub guards with top guard and adjuster plate See your dealer for details Excessive Breakage Excessive breakage of sickle sections and guards is an indication that the head...

Page 63: ...heck register at middle of cutterbar Sickle sections should be centered at guard points as at B To adjust WARNING To avoid injury or death from fall of raised header engage header lock before going un...

Page 64: ...m fall of raised header engage header lock before going under machine 2 Loosen five hex nuts A under crank pulley 3 Loosen locknut B on adjuster bolt C 4 Turn bolt C to adjust tension 5 At correct ten...

Page 65: ...3 and 4 at other cylinder 6 Raise reel and rotate reel props to storage position 7 Lower reel completely and check clearance between reel and cutterbar Repeat the adjustment if necessary to obtain 2...

Page 66: ...continued Centering the Reel Center the reel between the end sheets by adjusting the reel support arm brace D To adjust 1 Loosen two nuts E 2 Position brace D as required to center reel 3 Tighten nut...

Page 67: ...crease tension slide channel A to compress spring B 3 To decrease tension push washer C against channel spring D to release grip on rod then slide channel A away from spring B 4 Lower reel to check te...

Page 68: ...lel to and just touches cutterbar at cutting height Draper Tracking IMPORTANT When first checking draper tracking operate PTO with tractor engine at idle Drapers can then be stopped quickly to prevent...

Page 69: ...en nut C 6 Move front of roller in or out as required see Steps 1 and 2 in 1 8 inch 3 mm increments until draper edge is parallel to cutterbar 7 Tighten nut C to secure the position and apply draper t...

Page 70: ...ring loaded over center action causes handle to kick back when tension is released To avoid possible injury do not hold lever when releasing tension 2 Springs are located at each end of idler roller 3...

Page 71: ...acing direction of travel Draper Drive Belts Draper drive belt idlers are spring loaded to provide belt tension No tension adjustment is required To replace belt 1 Use box end or socket wrench A to li...

Page 72: ...that idlers are properly aligned and idler arm is free to pivot To align idlers 1 Loosen two bolts A 2 Turn bracket to provide proper alignment 3 Tighten bolts A To prevent belt rubbing or idlers cont...

Page 73: ...ion and every 100 hours thereafter Whenever a wheel is removed and re installed check torque after one hour of operation Maintain 80 to 90 ft lbs 110 to 120 N m of torque Follow the proper bolt tighte...

Page 74: ...djuster nut to secure the position IMPORTANT It is not normally necessary to adjust the alignment of the right hand wheel However if operating in steep hills it is important to keep the left and right...

Page 75: ...oving the tire from a rim Never use force on an inflated or partially inflated tire Make sure the tire is correctly seated before inflating to operating pressure Do not remove install or make repairs...

Page 76: ...ened To adjust spring length 1 CAUTION To avoid injury from rapid release of spring force move front hitch to transport position to relax stabilizer spring before adjusting 2 Loosen stabilizer spring...

Page 77: ...to indicate when the next service interval has been reached IMPORTANT Recommended intervals are for average conditions Service the machine more often if operated under adverse conditions severe dust...

Page 78: ...LLY 1 Grease drive shaft bearings 2 Grease drive shaft wooden support bearing 36 ft only 3 Grease countershaft bearings 4 Grease sickle drive pulley bearings 5 Grease pitman bearings 6 Grease draper d...

Page 79: ...ydraulic Hoses Lines 6 Sickle Assembly 9 Sections Guards Hold downs 9 Tire Pressure 50 HOURS 6 Main Hitch Pivots 6 Wheel Casters 6 Reel Support Bushings 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY 6 Drive Shaft Bearings 6...

Page 80: ...e too high Reduce cutting height 18 Stubble too thin Reduce plant spacing at next seeding Seed rows too wide Reduce row spacing at next seeding Delivery of bulky crop impeded by frame tube Insufficien...

Page 81: ...too sharply causing machine to back over windrow Turn corners less sharply 28 TRANSPORT Transport too wide R H wheel steered incorrectly Adjust wheel steering 31 R H wheel does not go into transport...

Page 82: ...leys for correct PTO speed 7 Sections or guards worn or damaged Replace and adjust 48 Sections above guard cutting edge Adjust sickle hold downs 50 Excessive braking of guards Float set too heavy Tigh...

Page 83: ...eel and tighten reel brace 54 Primary reel drive belt comes off Idlers misaligned Adjust idlers 22 DRAPERS Excessive wear on one side of drapers Improper installation Install correctly 59 Drapers not...

Page 84: ...ne is required to narrow the delivery opening to 52 3 4 inches 1340 mm See Delivery Opening in Operation section for installation instructions HITCH PLATE WholeGoods order number B1495 To convert wind...

Page 85: ...Form 147021 Issue 05 05 73 UNLOADING ASSEMBLY UNLOADING THE WINDROWER Refer to Unloading and Assembly Instructions booklet for instructions on safely unloading handling and assembling the windrower...

Page 86: ...e Kit 72 Hydraulics 43 Hydraulic System Safety 43 L PAGE Left Divider Rod Attachment 72 Levelling Cutterbar 26 Light Field 28 Light Repair 45 M Main Drives Belt Alignment 46 Main Drives Belt Tension 4...

Page 87: ...dware Torques 2 Specifications Hydraulic Fitting Torques 3 Specifications Tractor Requirements 1 Specifications Windrower 1 Stabilizer Spring Adjustment 64 Storage Procedure 35 T Telescoping Hitch Pin...

Page 88: ...110 120 N m Grease float adjusting screw Check header flotation 100 150 lbs 450 650 N Grease all bearings Grease both wheel casters until grease is forced out top or bottom of caster bearing Check ti...

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