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Page 3: Sdx Pre Delivery Inspection
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Delivery Inspection Report 2 - SDX 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:...
Page 5: Copyright Information
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 3 - Copyright Information Original Instructions © 2018 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. - All Rights Reserved Patents: https://www.honeybee.ca/patents.php all other patents pending. P/N: 95099 Page 5...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 4 - Table of Contents 2 - SDX Pre Delivery Inspection 3 - Copyright Information 5 - Products Covered & Important Information 6 - Purchase Information 7 - Header Identification Number 8 - Introduction 8.1 - Directions...
Page 8 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 14.5 - Hydraulic & Electrical connections 14.6 - Drive Shaft Hookup 15 - Combine Calibration 15.1 - Combine Feeder House Speed 15.2 - Combine Feeder House Angle 15.3 - Float 15.4 - Hydraulic Header Raise and Drop Rates 15.5 - Combine header height calibration...
Page 9 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18.9 - Combine Header Height Settings 18.10 - Blue LED Air Compressor Indicator Lamp 18.11 - General Crop Specific Productivity 19 - AutomatixLite System 19.1 - Screen Icons 19.2 - Physical Switches 19.2.1 - Cutting Mode Switch: 19.2.2 - Air Pressure Switch...
Page 10 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.6.8 - Right Hand Draper Belt 2 Replacement 22.7 - Drapers 22.7.1 - Side Draper Belt Tension 22.7.2 - Side Draper Belt Tracking 22.7.3 - Center Draper Belt Tension 22.7.4 - Draper Installation 22.7.5 - Draper Tensioner Setup 22.7.6 - Remove &...
Page 11 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23 - Header Transport & Storage 23.1 - Read before Transporting 23.2 - Measurements for Flatbed Transport 23.3 - Transporting on Combine 23.4 - Prepare the Header for Transport on Cart or Trailer 23.5 - Transport Using Optional Transport Cart 23.5.1 - Trailer Brake Settings...
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Page 13: Products Covered & Important Information
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.
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Page 15: Purchase Information
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 17: Header Identification Number
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 7 - Header Identification Number The AirFLEX SDX Header serial number plate is located directly on top of the hydraulic bulkhead as shown below. The letters and numbers stamped on the plate identify the header. Please have this serial number on hand when ordering replacement parts.
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Page 19: Introduction
All names given in this document for equipment to, at the option of Honey Bee, replacement or repair components are those in use at the time of design. of any parts found, upon inspection by Honey Bee, Please write down your equipment serial numbers in to be defective.
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Page 21: Safety
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 9 - Safety 9.1 - Recognize Safety Information 9.3 - 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 22: Store The Header Safely
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 9.7 - Store the Header Safely 9.10 - 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. Always use from equipment and storage area.
Page 23: Practice Safe Maintenance
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 9.12 - Practice Safe Maintenance 9.14 - 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.
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Page 25: Specifications
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 10 - Specifications 10.1 - 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 7115 lbs...
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Page 27: Safety Decal Locations
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 11 - Safety 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 28 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 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 29 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 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 30 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header Fig. 20 - Do not Pressure Wash Fig. 21 - Do not remove axle bolt Fig. 22 - Reel Arm Instructions Fig. 24 - Knife Lubrication Fig. 23 - Center Reel Arm Instructions Fig. 25 - Master Lubrication Instructions...
Page 31: Equipment Overview
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 12 - Equipment Overview Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the header, its components and modes of operation. Fig. 26 - Header Overview 12.1 - Flexible Cutter Bar 12.3 - Automatic Header Height Control (HHC) The cutter bar has up to 9”...
Page 32: Drive System
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 12.5 - Drive System Most components on the header are mechanically driven, excluding the reel and its related functions (Fore/Aft, Reel Up/Down) and hydraulic header tilt. There is no hydraulic pump or tank on the header.
Page 33: Before First Use And Pre-Season Inspection
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 13 - Before First Use and Pre-Season Inspection 13.1 - Combine Specific Header 13.2 - Header Inspection Modifications Dirt & Material Build-up Inspect the header for dirt, material buildup and obstructions then clean/clear as necessary...
Page 34 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 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. Paddle Sensors Fig. 28 - Auto Header Height Control Sensor Locations...
Page 35: Before First Use And Pre-Season Checklist
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 13.3 - Before First Use and Pre-Season Checklist Combine Specific Header Modifications 2016 or new JD Combines: Install line lock kit as described in section 24.1 on page 121 Combines with ‘Bang-Bang’ style directional control valves: Install the BeeBox as described in section 24.5 on page 126 Gleaner/Massey Ferguson/Challenger Combines: Ensure correct bezel is installed as per section 24.1 on page 121 for details.
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Page 37: Mounting The Header To The Combine
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 14 - Mounting the Header to the Combine Install the crop dividers, and crop divider 14.1 - Combine Preparation pipes (or divider extensions) to the ends of Follow all relevant instructions outlined in your...
Page 38: If The Optional Transport Package Is Purchased
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 14.3 - If the Optional Transport Release the two lock pins by first lifting up on the pin lock (A), then lift the handle back Package is Purchased towards the rear of the header (B) then pull the lock pin out from between its lock ribs (C).
Page 39: Mounting The Header To Combine
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 14.4 - Mounting the Header to Check feeder house alignment and clearances, start the engine and raise the Combine Feeder House (and header) to its fully raised position. If the optional transport package is installed, unlock the transport cart and disconnect the cart’s lift...
Page 40: Hydraulic & Electrical Connections
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 14.5 - Hydraulic & Electrical Using the provided suction cup, mount the AutomatixLite control panel inside the cab in connections an easily viewable and accessible location. Connect the Hydraulic Multicoupler, AutomatixLite Electrical Harness and the Combine Electrical Harness to the header as shown below.
Page 41: Drive Shaft Hookup
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 14.6 - Drive Shaft Hookup Connect the telescoping drive shaft on the left side of the feeder house adapter and attach to feeder house drive shaft. Verify the quick attach collar is fully locked on drive shaft.
Page 42 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header Route the two power connectors on the 12V Negative Switched Battery System automatix lite electrical harness to the Header combine’s electrical power supply. Connect 100A FUSE Harness the power lines to the battery using the following rules: •...
Page 43 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 14.7 - 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.
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Page 45: Combine Calibration
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 15 - Combine Calibration Combine calibration must be performed with the header 15.2 - Combine Feeder House in FLEX mode, with the header tilted forward using the Angle hydraulic tilt cylinder. The Combine Feeder House must be tilted at a specific angle for optimal header operation.
Page 46: Float
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 15.3 - Float Float interferes with proper automatic header height Shut OFF engine, set parking brake, and remove the functionality and should be disabled on the combine key before exiting the cab. (accumulators turned off).
Page 47: Combine Header Height Calibration
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 15.5 - Combine header height calibration While the header is in FLEX mode, calibrate your combine’s header height via the combine’s controls. Please refer to your combine’s operator manual for information on where these settings can be changed.
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Page 49: Header Setup
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 16 - Header Setup 16.1 - Reel Setup Adjustment Lock 16.1.1 - Reel Finger Timing Adjustment Set the reel finger timing (angle) to a position Adjustment Nut suitable for your crop conditions. Always check finger clearance after adjusting timing.
Page 50: Reel Centering
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 16.2 - Feed Auger Finger Timing 16.1.3 - Reel Centering Measure the distance between the left end of the Adjusting finger timing is critical in achieving proper reel and the left end of the header, then measure...
Page 51: Optional Components
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 16.3 - Optional Components Failure to secure the finger timing handle lock bolt 16.3.1 - Skid Shoes will result in damaged equipment. The optional skid shoes provide additional protection to the underside of the header while harvesting crops.
Page 52: Terrace Kit
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 16.3.2 - Terrace Kit 16.3.3 - Cross Auger If equipped, the terrace kit is typically installed on The optional cross auger should be adjusted so headers used for harvesting soybeans and when the flighting engages the crop to help move it operating on terraced fields.
Page 53: Check For Problems
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header The speed of the cross auger can be adjusted via the flow control located on side of the hydraulic manifold as shown below. There is a mechanical limiter to the flow control limiting the range from 1-4, with 1 being the slowest and 4 being the fastest.
Page 55: Daily Inspection
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 17 - Daily Inspection 17.1 - Safety & Protective Shields 17.5 - Header Height Control Sensors Check all safety shields and ensure they are securely in place. Tighten all loose hardware. Clean Inspect and adjust the header height sensor bar as out all crop debris.
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Page 57: Operation
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18 - Operation 18.1 - Hydraulic Header Tilt The header can be tilted forward or back using the When cutting close to the ground, it is important to hydraulic tilt cylinder. avoid over-lowering the combine feeder house as this...
Page 58: Reel Settings & Controls
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18.2 - Reel Settings & Controls The reel on the header is designed to assist in To avoid serious injury, raise reel, engage reel separating cut crops from uncut crops then sweep lift safety stops, shut OFF engine, set parking them across the feather plates between the knife brake, and remove key before exiting the cab.
Page 59: Hydraulic Reel Height And Fore/Aft Control
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header Lower the handle for more aggressive finger combine’s operator manual for details. pitch. Before attempting to adjust the reel height using the combine controls, ensure the reel height Lock Pin option is selcted via the Automatix Lite control panel.
Page 60: Knife, Feed Auger Drum And Draper Speed
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18.3 - Knife, Feed Auger Drum and Draper Speed. On the header, the knife, feed auger drum and draper speeds are directly linked to the combine feeder house pto speed . 18.4 - Crop Dividers...
Page 61: Operation Guidelines - Default Flex Mode
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18.5 - Operation Guidelines - Lower the header until the sensor bar graph Default FLEX mode. shows 1.80 volts (7 bars) and set this as When harvesting, the cutter bar flexes to follow the the cut height via the contour of the ground.
Page 62: Air Pressure Recommendation
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18.5.1 - Air Pressure Recommendation The header air pressure should range between Pressures listed are recommended. Depending 25 PSI and 80 PSI. on field conditions, an operator may be required To maximize platform performance, operate at...
Page 63: Operating Guidelines - Simple Rigid Mode
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18.6 - Operating Guidelines - Simple RIGID mode Return to cut height can be activated through the If desired, the air system can be fully pressurised to combine controls to set the cut height as there are...
Page 64: Reverse Operation
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18.7 - Reverse Operation When the combine feeder house is reversed, the drapers, knife and feed auger drum run backwards 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 65: General Crop Specific Productivity
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 18.11 - 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 66 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header Harvesting Soybeans When harvesting soybeans, set air pressure for Increased wear will result on guards, knife 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).
Page 67: Automatixlite System
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 19 - AutomatixLite System The bottom row of switches are used for sending commands to the Automatix system and provide access to harvesting settings used in the field. Center header height voltage and bar graph (Not available on all header models).
Page 68: Physical Switches
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 19.2 - Physical Switches 19.2.2 - Air Pressure Switch The air pressure switch has three possible The header functions are controlled via three positions. This switch should be left in the middle physical switches that run along the bottom of the position after the desired air pressure is achieved.
Page 69: Touch Screen Buttons
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 19.3 - Touch Screen Buttons 19.4 - Settings Screen The AutomatixLite control panel is equipped with a The settings screen gives you the option to switch touch screen. There are currently only two buttons between a 5V and a 10V sensor system.
Page 70: Sensor Bar Graphs
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 19.5 - Sensor Bar Graphs The AutomatixLite display shows the live sensor voltage for the left and right sensors as well as the center sensor voltage (not available on all equipment models). The bar graph represents the amount of motion left available to the cutter bar.
Page 71: Warnings
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 19.6 - Warnings 19.6.2 - Header Height Sensor Warnings 19.6.1 - Air Pressure Warnings If the header height sensor is disabled or if the sensor voltage is too low to be detected, the bar...
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Page 73: Troubleshooting
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 20 - Troubleshooting 20.1 - 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 74: Cutting Platform
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 20.3 - 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 75: Cutting Platform (Continued)
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 20.4 - 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 76: Active Header Height Control
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 20.5 - 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 77: Cross Auger
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 20.6 - Cross Auger Symptom Possible Cause Solution Crop wrapping around cross Cross auger too far away from back Move cross auger closer to back auger panel panel. See section 16.3.3 on page 20.7 - Miscellaneous...
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Page 79: Support
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 21 - 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 81: Service & Adjustment
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22 - Service & Adjustment 22.3 - Reel/Feed Auger Speed Sensor Adjustment The header contains many high speed mechanical The speed sensors on the header are adjusted to components. If these components become their optimal position in the factory but may require damaged, it is extremely important that they be adjustment if they are replaced or serviced.
Page 82: Cleaning The Header
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.4 - 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 83: Drive Belt Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.5 - 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 84: 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 85: Feed Auger Drive Belt Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.5.2 - Feed Auger Drive Belt Tension 22.5.3 - Left Draper Drive Belt 1 Tension The feed auger drive belt is located just to the left of the subframe. Loosen the two lock bolts and lock nut.
Page 86: Center Draper Drive Belt Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.5.5 - Center Draper Drive Belt 22.5.6 - 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 87: Right Hand Draper Belt 1 Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.5.7 - Right Hand Draper Belt 1 22.5.9 - Knife Drive Belt Tension Tension Loosen the lock nut and lock bolt but do not remove. Loosen the two lock bolts and lock nut Adjust the belt tension via the adjustment...
Page 88: Drive Belt Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.6 - Drive Belt Replacement reverse. See 24.7 on page 128 for torque recommendations. Ensure the new knife belt is properly tensioned by following the directions section When replacing or adjusting the drive belts, 22.5.9 on page 87.
Page 89: Left Draper Drive Belt 1 Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.6.3 - Left Draper Drive Belt 1 22.6.4 - 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 90: Right Hand Drive Belt Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.6.5 - Right Hand Drive Belt 22.6.6 - 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 91: Right Hand Draper Belt 1 Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.6.7 - Right Hand Draper Belt 1 22.6.8 - 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 92: Drapers
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.7 - Drapers Restart the Combine and repeat the running test. Re-adjust as necessary. 22.7.1 - Side Draper Belt Tension 22.7.2 - Side Draper Belt Tracking If your draper drive roller is not properly...
Page 93: Center Draper Belt Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.7.3 - Center Draper Belt Tension 22.7.4 - 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 94: Draper Tensioner Setup
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.7.5 - Draper Tensioner Setup 22.7.6 - 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 95: Reel
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.8 - Reel Adjust finger pitch so the tips of the reel fingers are as close to the cutter bar as possible. See section 18.2 on page 58 for 22.8.1 - Set Reel Safety Stops details on adjusting finger pitch.
Page 96: Reel Finger Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.8.3 - Reel Finger Replacement 22.8.4 - Automatic Reel Speed The reel speed sensor is calibrated for various combines. Additional calibrations can be added via software updates. To avoid serious injury, completely raise reel,...
Page 97: Knife
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.9 - Knife 22.9.1 - 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 98: Knife Section Service Kit
Remember to remove the rod or bolt that was temporarily installed in the flywheels to keep them aligned. 22.9.3 - 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 99: Removing The Right Hand Knife
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.9.5.1 - Removing the Right Hand Knife Remove the bearing housing from the right hand knife head. Remove the center divider from between the two knife heads. 15/16” 7/16” Fig. 150 - Remove bearing housing from right hand knife head Fig.
Page 100: Removing The Left-Hand Knife
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.9.5.2 - Removing the Left-Hand Wearing protective gloves, lower and pull the knife head out from guards. Knife Remove the center divider from between the two knife heads. 7/16” Fig. 155 - Lower and pull out the left hand knife 22.9.5.3 - Installing the new knife...
Page 101: Remove And Install Knife Sections
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.9.6 - Remove and Install Knife Use a grease gun to add grease to the bearing housing via the zerk until excess Sections grease oozes out. • This will pressurize the bearing housing and push the knife head down hard.
Page 102: Repair Broken Knife Back
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.10 - Dividers 22.9.7 - Repair Broken Knife Back If the knife breaks during use, repairs can usually be made with a connector bar. Most often the 22.10.1 - Divider Handle knife back will break across a sickle section bolt Over time, the crop divider removal handle may hole.
Page 103: Feed Auger
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.11 - Feed Auger 22.11.2 - Feed Auger Drum Position To move the feed auger drum forward or backwards, simply adjust the indicated bolt on the 22.11.1 - Finger Timing Adjustment left and right ends of the feed auger.
Page 104: Remove And Install Feed Auger Fingers
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.12 - Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder 22.11.4 - Remove and Install Feed Auger Fingers There are two possible positions for the hydraulic tilt Rotate the feed auger drum so the fingers are cylinder. The tilt cylinder should be set to the correct fully extended toward the front of the header.
Page 105: Reposition The Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.13 - Center Rock Trap and Draper Cleanout Ensure the safety strap is properly installed, and The center deck features a rock trap behind the undamaged prior to disconnecting the tilt cylinder. cutterbar. This is hinged at the front edge and held Before attempting to adjust the tilt cylinder ensure closed with a locked lever arm.
Page 106: Open Side Shield
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.14 - Open Side Shield To gain access to the drive shafts and belts on the left side of the subframe, you must open the side shield. To open the side shield, simply remove the pin locking it in place, lift slightly and swing open.
Page 107: Flex Header Height Control Sensor Bar Alignment
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.16 - FLEX Header Height 22.17 - Checking for Air Leaks Control Sensor Bar Alignment If the air system does not maintain pressure, there may be an air leak. To check for leaks, fill a spray...
Page 108: Lubrication
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.18 - Lubrication 22.18.2 - 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 lubrication points on the header (see page 110 and grease is recommended for the transport wheel page 111).
Page 109: Mixing Of Lubricants
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.18.5 - 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 110: Lubrication Location & Interval
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 22.18.8 - Lubrication Location & Interval Location Lubricant Quantity Interval Grease knife head bearings @ zerk (top side) x2 1-2 shots 10 hours Use only the grease Grease knife bell crank bearings @ zerk (bottom side) x2...
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Page 113: Header Transport & Storage
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23 - Header Transport & Storage 23.1 - Read before Transporting 23.3 - Transporting on Combine There may be regulations restricting transport of heavy equipment on in your area. Be aware of local regulations before transporting.
Page 114: Prepare The Header For Transport On Cart Or Trailer
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23.4 - Prepare the Header 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 115: Transport Using Optional Transport Cart
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23.5 - 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 116: Trailer Brake Settings
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23.5.4 - 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 117: Transporting On Flatbed Trailer
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23.6 - 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 header onto a flatbed trailer without a side-loading ramp.
Page 118: Without Optional Transport Package
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23.6.2 - 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 119: Quick Dismount
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23.7 - 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 120: End Of Season Storage
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 23.8 - End of Season Storage □ Lower platform onto safety stops or blocks. □ Open side shields (see section 22.14 on page 106) and clean all chaff and debris. □ Loosen tension on side draper belts (See section 22.7.1 on page 92).
Page 121: Appendix
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 24 - Appendix 24.1 - 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 122 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 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. 197 - AGCO Bezel - Layout 1 Layout #2 1,2,3,4...
Page 123: Permanently Lubricated Bushing Locations
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 24.2 - 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 124: Header Height Control Sensor Locations
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 24.3 - Header Height Control Sensor Locations The header height control sensors can be located along the rear of the header, they are connected to the sensor bar via linkages. Sensors Fig. 204 - Header Height Control Sensor Locations 24.3.1 - AutomatixLite Display Sensor Identification...
Page 125: Speed Sensor Locations
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 24.4 - 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 22.3 on page 81 for details.
Page 126: Lift Valve Performance Beebox
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 24.5 - 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 127: 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 units to be mounted on John Deere 2016 or later Combines.
Page 128: Recommended Torque Values (Ft-Lb)
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 24.7 - 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 No Loctite...
Page 129: Drive Shaft Lengths
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 24.8 - 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. 208 - Drive Shaft Identification Fig. 209 - Shaft Measurement...
Page 130: Electrical Layout
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. SDX Header 24.9 - Electrical Layout Page 130 P/N: 95099...
Page 131 2018 SDX 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 1.0 P/N: 95099...

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Honey Bee AirFlex 225 Operator's Manual

2 SDX Pre Delivery Inspection

3 Copyright Information

5 Products Covered & Important Information

6 Purchase Information

7 Header Identification Number

8 Introduction

9 Safety

10 Specifications

11 Safety Decal Locations

12 Equipment Overview

13 Before First Use and Pre-Season Inspection

14 Mounting the Header to the Combine

15 Combine Calibration

16 Header Setup

17 Daily Inspection

18 Operation

19 Automatixlite System

20 Troubleshooting

21 Support

22 Service & Adjustment

23 Header Transport & Storage

24 Appendix

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