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Honey Bee AirFlex 225 Operator's Manual

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200 Series
FLEX Header
Operator Manual
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Revision 1.3
P/N: 95029

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  • Page 1 2018 200 Series FLEX Header Operator Manual ® Revision 1.3 P/N: 95029...
  • Page 2 Document Revision History Revision Author Date Description Document Created 23/07/2018 Added information regarding the need to run reel motor in order to fully extend RH reel lift cylinder. 31/07/2018 Updated knife connector bar info to show 6-hole bar instead of 4-hole bar.
  • Page 3 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Delivery Inspection Report AirFLEX Pre Delivery Inspection TO THE DEALER: This form must be completed and returned to Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. along with the Warranty Registration Form. (please print) Serial #: Model: Signature: Check Completed By:...
  • Page 4 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 4 Revision 1.3 P/N: 95029...
  • Page 5 Without proper adjustment, damage to the header may occur. Please wash this equipment after transporting! Honey Bee Manufacturing will not be responsible for any paint deterioration resulting from salt or harsh chemical corrosion if this equipment is not properly washed after transport. Use a mild soap solution, then rinse thoroughly.
  • Page 6 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 6 Revision 1.3 P/N: 95029...
  • Page 7 Date Modification Honey Bee Manufacturing Limited is continually striving to improve its products. We reserve the right to make improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so, without incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Table of Contents 1 - Purchase Information 2 - Introduction 2.1 - Directions 2.2 - Warranty 2.4 - Specifications 2.4.1 - Dimensions & Specifications 2.3 - Header Identification Number 3 - Safety 3.1 - Recognize Safety Information 3.2 - Understand Signal Words...
  • Page 10 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.6 - Hydraulic & Electrical connections 7.7 - Drive Shaft Hookup 7.8 - Automatix Installation 7.9 - Mounting Checklist 7.10 - Combine Make Selection 7.11 - Automatix Header Height Calibration 7.12 - Combine Calibration 7.12.1 - Combine feeder house speed...
  • Page 11 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.6.3 - Reel settings 9.6.4 - Ground speed 9.6.5 - Flex Automatix Operating Screens 9.7 - Operating in Rigid Mode 9.7.1 - RIGID mode Air Pressure 9.7.2 - To select RIGID mode: 9.7.3 - RIGID Center Sensor Mode 9.7.4 - Setting Combine Set Point for RIGID Center Sensor Mode...
  • Page 12 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.11.5 - RIGID Center Sensor Live View 10.12 - Automatix System Menu 11 - Troubleshooting 11.1 - Reel 11.2 - Drapers 11.3 - Cutting Platform 11.4 - Cutting Platform (continued) 11.5 - Active Header Height Control 11.6 - RIGID Header Height Control...
  • Page 13 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.6.8 - Right Hand Draper Belt 2 Replacement 13.7 - Drapers 13.7.1 - Side Draper Belt Tension 13.7.2 - Side Draper Belt Tracking 13.7.3 - Center Draper Belt Tension 13.7.4 - Draper Installation 13.7.5 - Draper Tensioner Setup...
  • Page 14 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.18.3 - Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 13.18.4 - Lubricant Storage 13.18.5 - Mixing of Lubricants 13.18.6 - Reel Lubrication 13.18.7 - Gearbox Lubrication 13.18.8 - Lubrication Location & Interval 14 - Support 15 - Appendix 15.1 - AGCO Bezels...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    All information, illustrations and specifications in this 2.2 - Warranty manual are based on the latest information available at The warranty is provided as part of Honey Bee’s the time of publication. The right is reserved to make support program for customers who operate and changes at any time without notice.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 2.4 - Specifications 2.4.1 - Dimensions & Specifications Model Size 25ft 30ft 36ft. 40ft. 45ft. 50ft (7.62m) (9.14 m) (10.97 m) (12.19 m) (13.72 m) (15.24 m) Header Weight 6210 lbs 6699 lbs...

  • Page 17: Safety

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 3 - Safety 3.1 - Recognize Safety Information 3.3 - Read and Understand Instructions and Warnings This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol, be alert to the Please read and understand all warnings and safety potential for personal injury.

  • Page 18: Store The Header Safely

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 3.7 - Store the Header Safely 3.10 - Transporting the Header Ensure your header and all attachments are When transporting the header, frequently check for secured when not in use. Keep bystanders away traffic from the rear, especially in turns.

  • Page 19: Practice Safe Maintenance

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 3.12 - Practice Safe Maintenance 3.14 - Keep Equipment Clean Before attempting to service your equipment, Inspect and clean your equipment before every ensure that you fully understand any procedure that use. Clear away all material buildup. Pay special you are about to attempt.

  • Page 20: Safety Feature & Decal Locations

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 3.15 - Safety Feature & Decal Locations Please take a moment to walk around your equipment and familiarize yourself with the safety decals and features on your equipment. Refer to the figure below and the decal list on the following pages for assistance.
  • Page 21 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Fig. 5 - Properly Ballast Combine Fig. 4 - High Pressure Fluid Hazard Fig. 7 - Not a Step - Falling Hazard Fig. 6 - Keep your Distance Fig. 8 - Keep Clear of Rotating Drive Shaft Fig.
  • Page 22 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Fig. 12 - Read the Manual Fig. 11 - Turn off Engine when Servicing Fig. 13 - Maximum Speed Fig. 16 - Do Not Step Here Fig. 14 - Turn off Engine when Servicing Reel Fig.
  • Page 23 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Fig. 20 - Do not Pressure Wash Fig. 21 - Do not remove axle bolt Fig. 22 - Reel Arm Instructions Fig. 26 - Grease every 10 hours Fig. 24 - Knife Lubrication Fig.
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  • Page 25: Equipment Overview

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 4 - Equipment Overview Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the AirFLEX header, its components and modes of operation. Fig. 27 - Header Overview 4.1 - Flexible Cutter Bar 4.3 - Automatic Header Height Control (HHC) The AirFLEX cutter bar has up to 9”...

  • Page 26: Drive System

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 4.5 - Drive System 4.8 - Automatix Calibration and Operation Most components on the header are mechanically driven, excluding the reel and its related functions Pre-read the Automatix calibration procedure and (Fore/Aft, Reel Up/Down) and hydraulic header tilt.

  • Page 27: Before First Use And Pre-Season Inspection

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 5 - Before First Use and Pre-Season Inspection 5.1 - Combine Specific Header 5.2 - Header Inspection Modifications Dirt & Material Build-up Inspect the header for dirt, material buildup and obstructions then clean/clear as necessary...
  • Page 28 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Header Height Control Sensors Reel Ensure header height sensors are installed and Ensure the reel bats are in their operational undamaged. Replace if necessary. Clean away position. material buildup. Multicoupler Divider Sensors (RIGID Mode)

  • Page 29: Before First Use And Pre-Season Checklist

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 6 - Before First Use and Pre-Season Checklist Combine Specific Header Modifications 2016 or new JD Combines: Install line lock kit as described in section 15.6 on page 133 Combines with ‘Bang-Bang’ style directional control valves: Install the BeeBox as described in section 15.5 on page 132 Gleaner/Massey Ferguson/Challenger Combines: Ensure correct bezel is installed as per section 15.1 on page 127 for details.
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  • Page 31: Mounting The Header To The Combine

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7 - Mounting the Header to the Combine Install the crop dividers, and crop divider 7.1 - Combine Preparation pipes (or divider extensions) to the ends of Follow all relevant instructions outlined in your...

  • Page 32: Mounting The Airflex

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.3 - Mounting The AirFLEX 7.4 - If the Optional Transport Package is Purchased If the optional transport package is installed, unlock the transport cart and disconnect the cart’s lift Ensure the header rests on the ground to take the straps prior to lifting the header (see section 7.4).

  • Page 33: Optional Draw Bar & Transport Storage

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.5 - Mounting the AirFLEX Release the two lock pins by first lifting up on the pin lock (A), then lift the handle back (continued) towards the rear of the header (B) then pull the lock pin out from between its lock ribs (C).

  • Page 34: Hydraulic & Electrical Connections

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.6 - Hydraulic & Electrical connections To connect the PTO drive line, push the button on Connect the Hydraulic Multicoupler, Automatix the collar and push the PTO onto the shaft. It will Electrical Harness and the Combine Electrical click as the collar snaps into place.

  • Page 35: Automatix Installation

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.8 - Automatix Installation The Automatix control panel is used to control the various header functions. It must be connected to the combine’s electrical system and mounted in the cab. Cab Transition Cable (Optional)
  • Page 36 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Connect the Main Automatix Harness to the header. The RAM Industries ball must not be removed from Automatix & Combine the Automatix control panel. Removing the ball will Electrical Harnesses result in damage to the system.
  • Page 37 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Route the two power connectors on the 12V Negative Switched Battery System automatix electrical harness to the combine’s Automatix electrical power supply. Connect the power 100A FUSE Harness lines to the battery using the following rules: •...

  • Page 38: Mounting Checklist

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.9 - Mounting Checklist □ Combine feeder house securely connected to adapter plate on header with all locks in place. □ Electrical connection between header and combine in place. □ Hydraulic connection between header and combine in place.

  • Page 39: Combine Make Selection

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.10 - Combine Make Selection 7.12 - Combine Calibration Combine calibration must be performed with the SELECT COMBINE AirFLEX in FLEX mode, with the header tilted forward using the hydraulic tilt cylinder. COMBINE MAKE...

  • Page 40: Combine Feeder House Angle

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.12.2 - Combine Feeder House Angle Measure down to the ground from the piviot pin on the end paddle. There should be an 8” (20 cm) The Combine Feeder House must be tilted at a space when at the optimal feeder house angle.

  • Page 41: Hydraulic Header Raise And Drop Rates

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.12.4 - Hydraulic Header Raise and Drop Rates Raise Rate: Set your combine’s raise rate so it takes 6 seconds to lift the header from the lowest position to the highest position. Drop Rate: Set your combine’s drop rate so it takes 7 seconds to lower the header from the highest position to the lowest position.

  • Page 42: Reel Calibration

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.13 - Reel Calibration Maintain a minimum of 1 1/2” (3.8 cm) of 7.13.1 - Reel Finger Timing Adjustment clearance between the reel fingers and cutter Set the reel finger timing (angle) to a position bar/feather.

  • Page 43: Feed Auger Finger Timing

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.14 - Feed Auger Finger Timing Adjusting finger timing is critical in achieving proper Failure to secure the finger timing handle lock bolt material flow from the center draper to the combine will result in damaged equipment.

  • Page 44: Knife Hold-Down Clearance

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.15 - Knife Hold-Down Clearance operating on terraced fields. This kit includes: Knife Hold-Down to cutting section clearance should be 0.5 mm (0.02 in.). Generally, this is not critical. • UHMW guides along the bottom of the However too tight can reduce knife lifespan.

  • Page 45: Cross Auger

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 7.16.3 - Cross Auger The speed of the cross auger can be adjusted via the flow control located on side of the hydraulic The optional cross auger should be adjusted so manifold as shown below. There is a mechanical...
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  • Page 47: Daily Inspection

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 8 - Daily Inspection 8.1 - Safety & Protective Shields 8.5 - FLEX Header Height Control Sensors Check all safety shields and ensure they are securely in place. Tighten all loose hardware. Inspect and adjust the FLEX header height sensor bar as outlined in section 13.16 on page 120.
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  • Page 49: Operation

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9 - Operation When cutting close to the ground, it is important to The cutting mode cannot be changed while the avoid over-lowering the combine feeder house as this header is operating. You must first stop the knife may drive the cutterbar and center draper pan into the before switching between modes.

  • Page 50: Reel Settings & Controls

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.3 - Reel Settings & Controls aggressive setting and/or finger spacing (2 1/2”, 5” or mixed spacing). The reel on the AirFLEX is designed to assist in Adjust the fingers to suit your individual needs...

  • Page 51: Hydraulic Reel Height And Fore/Aft Control

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Lower the handle for more aggressive finger combine’s operator manual for details. pitch. For details on setting the minimum reel height, see section 13.8.2 on page 107. Lock Pin It is important that a reel clearance of 1 1/2”...

  • Page 52: Knife, Feed Auger Drum And Draper Speed

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.4 - Knife, Feed Auger Drum and 9.5.3 - Crop Divider Extension: Draper Speed. The crop divider extension has three possible positions. The higher the cutting height, the On the AirFLEX header, the knife, feed auger drum...

  • Page 53: Locking Dividers

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.5.4 - Locking Dividers The crop dividers can be locked in place if required (if using vertical shear for example) using the following components on each crop divider: • 1 of 1/2’ x 2” UNC Grade 5 Bolt •...

  • Page 54: Operating In Flex Mode

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.6 - Operating in Flex Mode 9.6.1 - Flex Air Pressure In Flex mode, the system air pressure can range In Flex cutting mode, the cutter bar flexes to follow between 25 PSI and 80 PSI.

  • Page 55: Divider Settings

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series setting the default Flex PSI. ground speed. The Cut Set Point should be ~1-2 inches above 9.6.5 - Flex Automatix Operating ground (1-2 bars on the automatix display). Screens Please see section 10.10 on page 76 for...

  • Page 56: Operating In Rigid Mode

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.7 - Operating in Rigid Mode 9.7.2 - To select RIGID mode: Push the RIGID button on the automatix In Rigid mode, the cutter bar is inflexible and will display. not follow ground contours. The header will be automatically raised or lowered based on the input from the selected sensor set.

  • Page 57: Rigid Center Sensor Mode

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.7.3 - RIGID Center Sensor Mode 9.7.4 - Setting Combine Set Point for RIGID Center Sensor Mode In RIGID center sensor mode, the automatic header height control system is driven by the This procedure requires that you enter and exit sensors on each end of the subframe.

  • Page 58: Id Divider Sensor Mode

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.7.6 - Divider settings Ensure the gauge wheels do not become fully compressed. See section 9.5 on page 52 for Gauge wheel is Normal usage recommendations on when/how to use the fully compressed (1.5”...

  • Page 59: Reverse Operation

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.8 - Reverse Operation 9.11 - Feed Auger Stop Warning Lamp When the combine feeder house is reversed, the drapers, knife and feed auger drum run backwards Warning Lamp to assist with unplugging. Please keep in mind that the reel will only reverse if the combine supports reverse oil flow direction via the multicoupler.

  • Page 60: General Crop Specific Productivity

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 9.13 - General Crop Specific Harvesting Bushy Crops Productivity Harvest in RIGID cutting mode. Lower the platform until cutterbar cuts below the material to be collected. For maximum efficiency, completely Harvesting Standing Cereal Crop fill the drapers so the crop reaches just to the top Harvest in RIGID cutting mode.
  • Page 61 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Harvesting Soybeans When harvesting soybeans, set AirFLEX pressure Increased wear will result on guards, knife for crop conditions: sections, and knife head bearings. When running • Dry conditions: lower pressure/heavier in this mode, grease the knife heads every 5 cutter bar hours (not 10 hours).
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  • Page 63: Automatix System

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10 - Automatix System The two bottom rows of buttons are used for sending commands to the Automatix system and provide access to harvesting settings used in the field. The upper four buttons are used for navigating the automatix menu system.

  • Page 64: Navigating The Automatix System

    10.5 - Cutting Mode Selection The stubble button backlight indicates the stubble The Honey Bee AirFLEX has 2 modes of operation: lights current mode of operation: FLEX and RIGID. These modes are selected On - Stubble lights are on by pressing the FLEX or RIGID buttons on the Automatix Control Panel.

  • Page 65: Automatix Main Menu

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.8 - Automatix Main Menu VIEW ERROR INFO ERROR CATEGORY 1 ACTIVE ERROR DESCRIPTION H/H CALIBRATION CALIBRATE HEADER MAKE DIVIDERS TIGHT ARE THE DIVIDERS SELECT TO START HEIGHT SENSORS? UNLOCK CENTERS LEVEL TO GROUND? OK Calibration confirmation.

  • Page 66: Errors & Warnings

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.8.1 - Errors & Warnings Critical and Super Critical errors must HH SNSR ELEC FAULT be corrected before operating the header. Continuing to operate the equipment may cause CHECK SENSOR ASSY serious damage.
  • Page 67 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series WAKE CONTROLLER WITH IGNITION SWITCH Automatix will not run when combine is turned off. Turn on combine to access Automatix. WARNING ERROR AIR PSI SLOW FILL The air system is slow to pressurize. Ensure the compressor is functioning and check for leaks.

  • Page 68: Header Height Sensor Calibration

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.8.2 - Header Height Sensor MAKE DIVIDERS TIGHT, UNLOCK CENTERS. The crop dividers must be Calibration tightly secured and the divider extensions in their operational position prior to calibration. Loose dividers will cause The header must be tilted out before starting the inaccurate readings.
  • Page 69 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series CAL IN (MODE). This screen is simply a IS HEADER LOWERED? KNIFE PUSHED confirmation of which header height sensors UP?. Lower the header to trigger the sensors will be calibrated. to be calibrated through their full range. This involves: •...

  • Page 70: Header Height Calibration Warnings

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series If successful, your Automatix display will read “H/H CALIBRATION COMPLETED NORMALLY”. Select the X to exit. H/H CALIBRATION COMPLETED NORMALLY 10. Once the header height calibration process is complete, proceed to your combine calibration as described in your combine operator’s manual.

  • Page 71: Header Height Smoothing

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.8.4 - Header Height Smoothing 10.8.6 - System Information These screens are accessed via the main menu H/H SMOOTHING SET and are used to show the version and serial numbers for various AirFLEX components and FOR DIVIDERS: software.

  • Page 72: Combine Selection

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series CONTROLLER SERIAL# JCA-001-100-000 The Controller Serial number screen will show the serial number for the Automatix control box installed on the header. 10.8.7 - Combine Selection The Select Combine screen allows you to select the make of combine to be used with the AirFLEX.

  • Page 73: Information Screens

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.9 - Information Screens The Automatix information screens are useful for monitoring equipment and crop conditions while harvesting. Some of this information can also be useful for troubleshooting purposes. To access the information screens, press the info button.

  • Page 74: Raw Auto Header Height Voltages

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.9.1 - Raw Auto Header Height 10.9.3 - Combine Voltages Voltages The combine voltage screen shows the software- corrected left and right hand sensor voltages that This screen shows the raw voltages from the are sent the combine (CLH and CRH).

  • Page 75: Speed Sensor Output

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.9.5 - Speed Sensor Output The speed sensor (if installed) output screen shows the speed (in rpm) of the various systems on the header. REEL|LD |CD |RD |CUT 70|698|824|701|542 Knife speed Reel speed...

  • Page 76: Flex Operating Screens

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.10 - FLEX Operating Screens 10.10.2 - FLEX Mode Live View - Warning 10.10.1 - FLEX Mode Live View When the cutter bar is running while fully pushed up with no remaining travel, there will be no bars The live view is displayed on the automatix remaining on the display..

  • Page 77: Rigid Operating Screens

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.11 - RIGID Operating Screens 10.11.4 - RIGID Divider Sensors Live View 10.11.1 - RIGID Mode Live View 0.50 R “ PSI Range of cutter bar motion available 0.50 L “ 100 3.50 R “...

  • Page 78: Automatix System Menu

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 10.12 - Automatix System Menu The Automatix system menu is used for making modifications to various advanced system settings. Most equipment operators will never need to access these settings To access this menu hold the ‘up’ and ‘down’...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 11 - Troubleshooting 11.1 - Reel Symptom Possible Cause Solution Reel Wrapping in Tangled Incorrect reel location. Adjust reel forward and down. and Weedy Conditions Reel speed too fast. Slow reel until crop flows smoothly onto belts.

  • Page 80: Cutting Platform

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 11.3 - Cutting Platform Symptom Possible Cause Solution Shattering of Grain Ahead of Reel speed not matched to ground Adjust reel speed to match with Cutterbar speed, causing crop to be overly ground speed so reel moves crop disturbed before it is cut.

  • Page 81: Cutting Platform (Continued)

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 11.4 - Cutting Platform (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution Excessive Knife Drive Loads Dull knife sections. Replace knife sections. or Inconsistent Cut Heights Dull knife guard edges. Replace knife guards. Excess binding between top of knife Inspect for bent guards, bent sections and top of guard slots.

  • Page 82: Active Header Height Control

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 11.5 - Active Header Height Control Symptom Possible Cause Solution Active Header Control Will Manual raise or lower does not See your combine dealer. Not Operate work. Active header control not enabled. Enable active header control mode that is desired as per combine procedures.

  • Page 83: Rigid Header Height Control

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 11.6 - RIGID Header Height Control Symptom Possible Cause Solution Header is bouncing up and Dividers float adjusted to be too light Adjust the divider ‘weight’ as down when operating in RIGID divider described in section 13.10.5 on...

  • Page 84: Miscellaneous

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 11.8 - Miscellaneous Symptom Possible Cause Solution Uneven or Bunched Feeding Cut crop not being separated from Adjust reel settings as described in of Crop uncut crop at cutter bar. 9.3 on page 50)

  • Page 85: Header Transport & Storage

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 12 - Header Transport & Storage 12.1 - Read before Transporting 12.3 - Transporting on Combine There may be regulations restricting transport of heavy equipment on in your area. Be aware of local regulations before transporting.

  • Page 86: Prepare The Airflex For Transport On Cart Or Trailer

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 12.4 - Prepare the AirFLEX for Transport on Cart or Trailer Ensure the cutter bar is locked up in rigid mode to prevent it from bouncing during Remove the crop dividers as shown below.

  • Page 87: Transport Using Optional Transport Cart

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 12.5 - Transport Using Optional Swing the transport support bar into its transport position, lock in place with its pin. Transport Cart There are two components to the optional transport package: The draw bar axle and the transport cart.

  • Page 88: Trailer Brake Settings

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 12.5.4 - After Transporting 16. Disconnect platform drive shafts from feeder house and place in storage positions. Ensure Inspect and clean the right hand drive area after the drive shaft chains are hooked up and out transporting your equipment.

  • Page 89: Transporting On Flatbed Trailer

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 12.6 - Transporting on Flatbed Swing the draw bar around and hook it onto the draw bar holder. Trailer A combine does not have the reach to lift the AirFLEX onto a flatbed trailer without a side-loading ramp.

  • Page 90: Without Optional Transport Package

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 12.6.2 - Without Optional Transport Use appropriate lifting equipment to raise the header and gently place it on the wood Package blocks on the flatbed trailer. A combine can Ensure the header is in RIGID mode with the only be used to lift the header if using a air system fully pressurized to 100 psi.

  • Page 91: Quick Dismount

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 12.7 - Quick Dismount The header can be lowered directly onto the ground for short or long term storage. If storing the header for long periods of time, ensure it is protected from the elements.

  • Page 92: End Of Season Storage

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 12.8 - End of Season Storage □ Lower platform onto safety stops or blocks. □ Open side shields (see section 13.14 on page 119) and clean all chaff and debris. □ Loosen tension on side draper belts (See section 13.7.1 on page 104).

  • Page 93: Regular Service & Adjustment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13 - Regular Service & Adjustment 13.3 - Reel/Feed Auger Speed Sensor Adjustment The AirFLEX header contains many high speed The speed sensors on the header are adjusted to mechanical components. If these components...

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Header

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.4 - Cleaning the Header For optimal performance, inspect and clean the header every day prior to operation. Accumulation of debris will increase friction, reducing the lifetime of components and can possible cause fires.

  • Page 95: Drive Belt Tension

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.5 - Drive Belt Tension All drive belts should have proper tension and alignment. If any belts appear to be damaged, they must be replaced and the cause of damage must be determined and rectified.

  • Page 96: Tension Verification Using Smartphone App

    Please note this is a 3rd party application which is not published by Honey Bee. The software may be removed or changed without notice, this Use this is beyond Honey Bee’s control.

  • Page 97: Feed Auger Drive Belt Tension

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.5.2 - Feed Auger Drive Belt Tension 13.5.3 - Left Draper Drive Belt 1 Tension The feed auger drive belt is located just to the left Loosen the two lock bolts and lock nut.

  • Page 98: Center Draper Drive Belt Tension

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.5.5 - Center Draper Drive Belt 13.5.6 - Right Hand Drive Belt Tension Tension Loosen the lock nut The center draper drive belt is located on the left Adjust the belt tension via the adjustment side of the feed auger drum enclosure, under the nut.

  • Page 99: Right Hand Draper Belt 1 Tension

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.5.7 - Right Hand Draper Belt 1 13.5.9 - Knife Drive Belt Tension Tension Loosen the lock nut and lock bolt but do not remove. Loosen the two lock bolts and lock nut...

  • Page 100: Drive Belt Replacement

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.6 - Drive Belt Replacement reverse. See 15.7 on page 134 for torque recommendations. Ensure the new knife belt is properly tensioned by following the directions section When replacing or adjusting the drive belts, 13.5.9 on page 99.

  • Page 101: Left Draper Drive Belt 1 Replacement

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.6.3 - Left Draper Drive Belt 1 13.6.4 - Left Draper Drive Belt 2 Replacement Replacement The left hand draper uses two drive belts, the first The second left hand draper belt is located...

  • Page 102: Right Hand Drive Belt Replacement

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.6.5 - Right Hand Drive Belt 13.6.6 - Center Draper Drive Belt Replacement Replacement Before replacing this belt, tilt the table Release the belt tension via the adjustment forward to allow more room for accessing bolt.

  • Page 103: Right Hand Draper Belt 2 Replacement

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.6.7 - Right Hand Draper Belt 1 13.6.8 - Right Hand Draper Belt 2 Replacement Replacement Loosen the two lock bolts and lock nut then Loosen the tension by loosening the lock loosen the belt tension via the adjustment nut, adjustment nut and 4 lock bolts in order bolt.

  • Page 104: Drapers

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.7 - Drapers Restart the Combine and repeat the running test. Re-adjust as necessary. 13.7.1 - Side Draper Belt Tension 13.7.2 - Side Draper Belt Tracking If your draper drive roller is not properly...

  • Page 105: Center Draper Belt Tension

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.7.3 - Center Draper Belt Tension 13.7.4 - Draper Installation Make sure that the quick release lever is in the open position prior to installing the draper on the deck. When working under platform always lower...

  • Page 106: Draper Tensioner Setup

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.7.5 - Draper Tensioner Setup 13.7.6 - Remove & Install Center Draper Belt If the draper tensioner is ever disconnected, or if you suspect the tensioner has become When installing the center draper belt, you...

  • Page 107: Reel

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.8 - Reel possible. See section 9.3.1 on page 50 for details on adjusting finger pitch. 13.8.1 - Set Reel Safety Stops Position reel fingers as close to cutterbar & feather plates as possible, using fore/aft End reel arms: Raise reel completely and engage cylinders.

  • Page 108: Reel Finger Replacement

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.8.3 - Reel Finger Replacement 13.8.4 - Automatic Reel Speed The reel speed sensor is calibrated for various combines. Additional calibrations can be added via software updates. Auto reel speed only works To avoid serious injury, completely raise reel, when auto header height is active.

  • Page 109: Knife

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.9 - Knife 13.9.1 - Knife Drive Component Torque Recommendations When servicing the knife drive components, refer to the illustration below for recommended torque values. NOTE: Apply red loctite to threaded bolts unless otherwise specified...

  • Page 110: Knife Section Service Kit

    Remember to remove the rod or bolt that was temporarily installed in the flywheels to keep them aligned. 13.9.3 - Knife Section Service Kit Service kits are available from your Honey Bee dealer to replace individual sections, or complete knife. Kit contains all necessary hardware, sections and Fig.

  • Page 111: Removing The Right Hand Knife

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.9.5.1 - Removing the Right Hand Knife Remove 4 to 6 guards from around the right hand knife head. 5/8” Fig. 192 - Lift and pull out the right-hand knife It is easiest to lift the right-hand knife to remove...

  • Page 112: Removing The Left-Hand Knife

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.9.5.2 - Removing the Left-Hand Knife Remove 4 to 6 guards from around the left hand knife head. 5/8” Fig. 195 - Lower and pull out the left hand knife 13.9.5.3 - Installing the new knife (left or right) Slide the new knife into place.

  • Page 113: Remove And Install Knife Sections

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.9.6 - Remove and Install Knife 13.9.7 - Repair Broken Knife Back Sections If the knife breaks during use, repairs can usually be made with a connector bar. Most often the knife back will break across a sickle section bolt hole.

  • Page 114: Knife Hold-Down Adjustments

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.9.9 - Knife Hold-Down Adjustments Adjust the hold-down by turning the hold- down adjustment bolt. Stroke the knife so the sickle sections are centered on the hold-downs. • Turn the bolt clockwise to lower the hold-down •...

  • Page 115: Dividers

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.10 - Dividers 13.10.3 - Crop Divider Pipe Extension 13.10.1 - Divider Handle Over time, the crop divider removal handle may become difficult to use. If this occurs, install one extra washer behind the handle as shown below.

  • Page 116: Divider Spring Float Setting

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.11 - Feed Auger 13.10.5 - Divider Spring Float Setting The crop divider float spring settings should be adjusted so the divider acts just heavy enough to 13.11.1 - Finger Timing Adjustment follow the ground without riding up on top of the In most circumstances, the feed drum finger crop material.

  • Page 117: Feed Auger Drum Position

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.11.2 - Feed Auger Drum Position 13.11.4 - Remove and Install Feed Auger Fingers To move the feed auger drum forward or backwards, simply adjust the indicated bolt on the Rotate the feed auger drum so the fingers are left and right ends of the feed auger.

  • Page 118: Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.12 - Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder 13.12.1 - Reposition the Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder There are two possible positions for the hydraulic tilt With the header mounted on the combine, cylinder. The tilt cylinder should be set to the correct...

  • Page 119: Center Rock Trap And Draper Cleanout

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.13 - Center Rock Trap and Draper 13.14 - Open Side Shield Cleanout To gain access to the drive shafts and belts on the left side of the subframe, you must open the side The center deck features a rock trap behind the shield.

  • Page 120: Flex Header Height Control Sensor Bar Alignment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.16 - FLEX Header Height Control 13.17 - Checking for Air Leaks Sensor Bar Alignment If the AirFLEX air system does not maintain pressure, there may be an air leak. To check for...

  • Page 121: Lubrication

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.18 - Lubrication 13.18.2 - Wheel Bearing Grease Transport wheel bearings should be repacked It is extremely important that you are aware of ALL once a year if used on roads. The following...

  • Page 122: Mixing Of Lubricants

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.18.5 - Mixing of Lubricants In general, avoid mixing different brands or types of oil. Oil manufacturers blend additives in their oils to meet certain specifications and performance requirements. Mixing different oils can interfere with the proper functioning of these additives and degrade lubricant performance.

  • Page 123: Lubrication Location & Interval

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 13.18.8 - Lubrication Location & Interval Location Lubricant Quantity Interval Grease knife head bearings @ zerk (top side) x2 1-2 shots 10 hours Grease knife bell crank bearings @ zerk (bottom side) x2...
  • Page 124 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Fig. 222 - Lubrication Locations Page 124 Revision 1.3 P/N: 95029...

  • Page 125: Support

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 14 - Support General Information & Sales E-Mail: sales@honeybee.ca Website: http://www.honeybee.ca Phone: (306) 296-2297 Parts & Service Parts E-Mail: parts@honeybee.ca Service E-Mail: service@honeybee.ca Phone: 1 (855) 330-2019 (Toll free in north america) Your Local Dealership...
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  • Page 127: Appendix

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 15 - Appendix 15.1 - AGCO Bezels The AGCO style of auger adapter provides a series of bezel layouts. These adapters are needed to match your new header to the opening of the feeder house on your combine.
  • Page 128 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series Configuration Components Notes Used Layout #1 1,2,3,4 The guide plates, (#1) are positioned using the innermost holes, as seen in the main diagram. Fig. 224 - AGCO Bezel - Layout 1 Layout #2...

  • Page 129: Permanently Lubricated Bushing Locations

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 15.2 - Permanently Lubricated Bushing Locations There are a number of permanently lubricated plastic bushings used throughout the header. These bushings should be inspected for abnormal wear or damage periodically (approximately every 200 hours of operation).

  • Page 130: Header Height Control Sensor Locations

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 15.3 - Header Height Control Sensor Locations There are a number of sensors used in the header height control system. They are illustrated below for service purposes. The sensors are identified as Rigid Mode sensors or Flex Mode sensors and are used in Rigid or Flex cutting mode respectively..

  • Page 131: Speed Sensor Locations

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 15.4 - Speed Sensor Locations All speed sensors on the header operate by magnetically detecting a small bump or pit on a shaft, gear or flywheel while it is rotating. It is extremely important to ensure the speed sensors have optimal spacing from their detected surface, refer to section 13.3 on page 93 for details.

  • Page 132: Lift Valve Performance Beebox

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 15.5 - Lift Valve Performance BeeBox If using a combine equipped with ‘Bang-Bang’ style directional control valves, the BeeBox should be installed to prevent header height ‘hunting’ regardless of combine settings. • The BeeBox is installed next to the combine’s Hydraulic Valve Controller.

  • Page 133: 2016 Or Later Jd Combine Check Valve Kit

    If operating a 2016 or newer combine and the line lock is not installed, please contact your dealer or Honey Bee customer service for assistance. This section only applies to AirFLEX units to be mounted on John Deere 2016 or later Combines.

  • Page 134: Recommended Torque Values (Ft-Lb)

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 15.7 - Recommended Torque Values (ft-lb) Use the values listed below unless otherwise stated in this operator manual. Torque Values when using UNC nuts. Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8 Wrench Size Loctite...

  • Page 135: Drive Shaft Lengths

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX 200 Series 15.8 - Drive Shaft Lengths The drive shaft lengths are measured from the coupler pivot point to the inner face of the shaft as shown below. Fig. 235 - Drive Shaft Identification Fig. 236 - Shaft Measurement...

  • Page 136: Electrical Layout

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX header 15.9 - Electrical Layout Page 136 Revision 1.3 P/N: 95029...
  • Page 137 2018 AirFLEX 200 Series FLEX Header Operator Manual Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. P.O. Box 120 Frontier SK S0N 0W0 Tel: (306) 296-2297 Fax: (306) 296-2165 www.honeybee.ca E-mail: info@honeybee.ca Revision 1.3 P/N: 95029...

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