800mm babyleaf harvester
Instruction manual
800mm babyleaf harvester
Instruction manual
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Wheels and tyres
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IMPORTANT
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IMPORTANT
Do not try to repair a wheel or tyre if you do not have the equipment or experience to do this kind of work.
When maintaining the wheels and tyres, the harvester must be supported by certified jack stands or appropriate equivalent
holders.
Do not use a mechanical or hydraulic jack. This kind of system is not safe enough for this type of operation.
(81) To fit the sidewalls of the tyre on the rim, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure specified on the tyre.
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IMPORTANT
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IMPORTANT
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IMPORTANT
Excessive inflation may cause the tyre to
burst or break the rim with a dangerous
explosive force.
Do not add too much grease as this will
create excessive pressure in the housing
which would damage the seals.
Size
Pressure
Front wheel
Ø175mm
0 bars
Rear wheel
4.00-10’’
0.75 bars
Tyre size and pressure
(82) If a tyre has deep cuts, knocks or is punctured, it must be repaired or replaced by qualified personnel as soon as possible.
(83) If you need to replace a tyre, the dimensions of the new tyre must be the same as the original dimensions.
The cutter bar exchangeable gearbox
(84) Wipe the filling hole with a cloth.
(85) Each time the machine is used, add some lithium
grease (one or two presses of a grease pump) to the ex
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changeable gearbox of the cutterbar.
The cutter bar
Sharpening the blades:
The setting of the blade gap is made at the factory. If you notice a drop in cutting performance with plant stalks that are shredded
rather than being clean-cut, you can sharpen the blades. Here's how to proceed.
(86) Remove all the nuts and bolts that secure the cutting blade to the bar.
(87) Remove the cutting blade.
(88) Clamp it in a vice.
(89) Sharpen and reshape the cutting edges with a thin, flat file, while maintaining the correct cutting edge angle.
(90) Remove any burrs from the knife with a hone.
(91) If the bar is bent or damaged, it must be replaced.
(92) To assemble the cutterbar, reverse the dismantling process and adjust the blade gap.
Radius of curvature (A)
6 mm
Angle of attack (B)
about 100°
Knife angle (C)
from 40° to 43°
If you are experiencing difficulties sharpening
the teeth, we recommend that you consult a
professional.
Adjusting the blade gap:
The setting of the blade gap is made at the factory.
As a result of wear, there may be some play between the blades of the cutter bar. This is called the "blade gap" and it reduces
productivity and cutting quality.
The adjustment can only be done after the blades have been thoroughly cleaned and any debris, which has become embedded
between the blades, has been removed.
(93) Clean the cutter bar with a high-pressure water jet to remove any sap or other organic matter that can damage the mate-
rials and, hence, the effectiveness of the blades.
The gap must be in the order of 0.20 to 0.40mm. If the gap is greater than this, the blades begin to shred the plants.
(94) Measure the gap using shims. If the gap is too big, call your Terrateck agent. Only the latter is authorised to adjust the blade
gap.
The conveyor
The conveyor tension is preset at the factory. It can nevertheless be adjusted according to atmospheric conditions or wear. In-
deed, the belt is made largely of a rubber material which can expand or stretch by several centimetres.