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  • Page 3 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.
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  • Page 5: Purchase Information

    Date Modification Improvements 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 7: Warranty

    This warranty shall not apply to any Grain Belt header which has been altered outside the factory in any way so as in the judgement of Honey Bee to affect its operation or reliability, or which has been subject to misuse, neglect, or accident.
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  • Page 9: Mounting Checklist

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Mounting Checklist Crop dividers and crop divider pipes installed? (pg. 33) Adapter plate properly fitted to the feeder house of the combine? (pg. 34) Feeder house pins and/or bolts in place, properly locked and/or tightened? If applicable, transport axle / hitch tube collapsed and secured in field position? (pg.
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Table of Contents Purchase Information.......................3 Improvements.........................3 Warranty.............................5 Warranty Claims........................5 Limitations of Liability......................5 Operator's Manual........................5 Mounting Checklist........................7 1. Safety............................17 Safety Terms ........................17 Hydraulic Safety........................18 Relieving Hydraulic Pressure - General Procedure:.............18 Operation and Maintenance Requirements................19...
  • Page 12 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Grain Belt Plus Header Preparation..................32 Adapter Plate........................34 Mounting..........................34 Convert Optional Transport Axle to Field Position..............36 Removing the Storage Axle....................37 Store Hitch Assembly - Integral Transport................38 Installation of Gauge Wheels....................38 Gauge Wheel Adjustment:....................39...
  • Page 13 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 7. Sub-Frame Removal......................75 Removal of the Header Sub-frame..................75 8. Remounting the Sub-frame to the Header................79 8. Lubrication & Maintenance....................85 Lubrication..........................85 Grease every 10 Hours:....................85 Grease every 50 Hours:....................85 Other Lubrication Maintenance:..................85 Hydraulic Oil........................86...
  • Page 14 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Placement of the Reel on the Grain Belt Plus Header ............95 Reel Position in Down Crops....................97 Reel Position in Standing Crops...................97 Universal – UII Pick-Up Reel: Tine Pitch Adjustment............98 Hart-Carter (HCC) Reel......................99...
  • Page 15 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Finger Extension Timing Adjustment..................123 Pan Inserts..........................124 Auger Drive Assembly......................124 Drive shaft – Walterscheid....................124 Operating the PTO......................125 Lubrication:.........................126 Coupling the implement input drive shaft................127 AS-Lock:.........................127 Drive-Line Guard Restrainer Chain: ................127 Drive Shaft Guard Disassembly:..................127...
  • Page 16 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Agco Bezels........................141 Terms used for the Agco Bezels..................142 Layout #1........................142 Layout #2........................143 Layout #3........................143 Layout #4........................143 Layout #5........................144 Grain Belt Plus Header Height Control................145 Installation and Adjustment....................145 Setting Header Height Control in the Field..............148 Calibration of Sensors....................148...
  • Page 17 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Decks..........................164 Finger Auger........................164 Knife............................165 Leveling..........................166 Pump...........................167 Raising Header........................167 Reel.............................167 Sub Frame..........................169 Table............................169 Miscellaneous........................169 15. Specifications........................171 Weights..........................171 Standard Equipment......................172 Options: ..........................172 Bolt Torque..........................173 Hydraulic Fitting Torque......................174 Tightening O-ring Fittings....................175 Rev. 07 - 07/29/08...
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  • Page 19: Safety

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 1. Safety The following are definitions for terms used in this manual: Safety Terms Indicates a location or situation where potential danger exists. For example: Shields are intended for your protection from moving parts - make sure they are in place before starting the machine.

  • Page 20: Hydraulic Safety

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Hydraulic Safety This machine is powered by hydraulic oil under high pressure. Caution must be exercised around the machine. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury, and even death. When looking for a leak, use a piece of cardboard or other suitable material.

  • Page 21: Operation And Maintenance Requirements

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Operation and Maintenance Requirements You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your Honey Bee Header. You must ensure that you, and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain, or work around the Header be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.

  • Page 22: Shields

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Shields Some pictures or illustrations in this document will not show protective shields in place. This is done to explain clearly the operation of a component. This is in no way intended to condone operating equipment without safety shields.

  • Page 23: Transport Safety

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Transport Safety 1. Transport the header with a clean SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign displayed on the rear of the header, and use your hazard lights as required by law. Check local road laws before transporting.

  • Page 24: Safety Decal Locations

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Safety Decal Locations The following pages show the locations of safety decals on your header. They are intended for your safety, and the safety of those working with you. We strongly recommend that you take this manual, walk around your machine and take note of the content, meaning, and location of these warning signs.
  • Page 25 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 1. Red Reflector (2x9) 2. Yellow Reflector (2x9) 3. Red-Orange Reflector (2x9) Rev. 07 - 07/29/08...
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  • Page 28: Lights And Signals

    This operator’s manual covers the adjustments which may be required on your Grain Belt Plus header. Read this manual carefully before using your Grain Belt Plus header. Make the necessary adjustments before operating your header, and periodically during use, as required.

  • Page 29: General Information

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 2. General Information The Honey Bee Grain Belt Plus header consists of the main components listed below. The adapter and sub-frame attach to the feeder house of the combine. The hydraulic pressure to run the header comes from a hydraulic pump driven from the feeder house of the combine which is supplied by the reel return.
  • Page 30 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Illustration 2-3: Transport Axle 30-36 ft. Illustration 2-2: Transport Axle 42-45 ft. Illustration 2-4: Header Subframe Illustration 2-5: Gauge Wheel - Left Side Rev. 07 - 07/29/08...

  • Page 31: Serial Number Location

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Serial Number Location To obtain the fastest service when ordering parts, remember to: 1. Order the part by the correct number. 2. State the model. 3. Include the serial number from the header frame for header parts,and the subframe identification number (SIN) for the subframe.
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  • Page 33: Operation

    3. Operation Mounting Instructions These instructions are designed to help you mount your Grain Belt Plus Header on the combine in a safe and efficient manner. If you follow these instructions in the order they are given, you will avoid many potential difficulties.

  • Page 34: Combine Preparation

    Repair if necessary. Grain Belt Plus Header Preparation 1. Check the feeder house adapter area on the Grain Belt Plus header for any obstructions. 2. Be sure the rotating pump mount and attached hoses are clear of the feeder house adapter opening.
  • Page 35 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 8. The crop divider is held in place with (3) 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage head bolts. Three bolts are installed through the face of the knife drive, into the back of the crop divider. (see...

  • Page 36: Adapter Plate

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Adapter Plate All Grain Belt Plus tables are equipped with the same style of sub-frame and finger auger. The make of combine that you use will determine the proper adapter plate, which is bolted to the back of the subframe.
  • Page 37 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Engage parking brake on the combine, shut the engine down, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the cab. 5. Check the clearance and alignment of the feeder house to the adapter plate on both sides as well as on the top and bottom.

  • Page 38: Convert Optional Transport Axle To Field Position

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Convert Optional Transport Axle to Field Position Axle and hitch parts are heavy. Care should be taken when handling them to avoid injury. The transport axle, storage axle, hitch, and gauge wheels are optional equipment.

  • Page 39: Removing The Storage Axle

    7. Lower the axle to the ground. 8. Store the axle in a safe and secure location, as there is no storage bracket on the Grain Belt Plus Header for the storage axle. Illustration 3-10: Storage Axle - Detail Rev. 07 - 07/29/08...

  • Page 40: Store Hitch Assembly - Integral Transport

    The same installation procedure would apply to the wheel assemblies supplied for Grain Belt Plus Headers with only the gauge wheel option. See Illustration 3-13: Gauge Wheel Installed Illustration 3-13: Gauge Wheel Installed Rev.

  • Page 41: Gauge Wheel Adjustment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual The gauge wheels are designed to caster, so it is normally not necessary to raise the header when cornering; however, damage to the gauge wheels could result if header table and gauge wheels are not lifted off the ground when backing up the combine.

  • Page 42: Hydraulic Pump Alignment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Hydraulic Pump Alignment 1. Remove lock bolts on each side of rotating pump mount assembly. 2. Lower the rotating pump assembly from the transport position (hole #3), into alignment with hole #1 or #2 on the mounting plate.

  • Page 43: Coupling The Drive Shaft

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Coupling the Drive shaft 1. Unhook telescoping drive shaft from the Storage Bracket storage bracket. 2. Couple the drive shaft to the feeder house shaft. 3. Align the pump to minimize the amount of angle in the drive shaft universals.

  • Page 44: Electrical Connections

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Electrical Connections Refer to Illustration 3-18: Multi-coupleras an example. Ensure that all electrical connections have been made. This includes two connections from the combine to the multi-link electrical bracket (1 & 2), and one from the subframe to the multi-link electrical bracket (3).

  • Page 45: Combine Start-Up

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Combine Start-up Before proceeding, be sure you have been through the mounting check list to assure the header is securely mounted. Keep bystanders, i.e. small children, away from the machine during startup.
  • Page 46 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual If oil leaks appear, shut the combine down and repair before restarting. 11. Increase idle speed. When the engine is at high idle RPM check and set the following: a.

  • Page 47: Clearing Obstructions - Reversing The Header

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual If the combine will not raise the header, see the Troubleshooting section of this manual. Make certain no-one is standing near the machine while you are raising or lowering the header.

  • Page 48: Dismounting The Header From The Combine

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Always follow these important steps when reversing the header: 1. Raise the header, and gauge wheels at least two feet above ground. 2. Back away from the crop if desired.

  • Page 49: Convert Integral Axle To Transport Position

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 3. Disconnect the telescoping drive shaft from feeder house shaft. Secure the drive shaft in the storage bracket as shown in the example to the right. 4. Uncouple the multi link (hydraulic lines) connecting the header to the combine, and store it in the bracket provided on the combine.

  • Page 50: Convert Hitch Assembly For Transport

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Convert Hitch Assembly for Transport 1. Extend the hitch tube assembly by disengaging the lock pin, and sliding hitch tube out to its extended position. 2. Secure in this position by re-engaging the lock pin.

  • Page 51: Separating The Header From The Combine

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Separating the Header from the Combine 1. Restart the combine and lower the draper table until the full weight of the table is on the transport axle and hitch jack.
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  • Page 53: Header Leveling

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 4. Header Leveling The sub-frame is attached to the table by the hydraulic header tilt cylinders and two horizontal leaf spring assemblies. The header tilt assembly adjusts the forward angle of the table. This adjustment affects the guard angle to the ground.

  • Page 54: Leveling & Table Height Adjustment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Leveling & Table Height Adjustment Reducing the amount of exposed threads at the back of the adjuster bolts will lower the table, Increasing the amount of exposed thread will raise table.
  • Page 55 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual The following side views of the Grain Belt Plus Header are presented to give a visual picture of what happens when adjustments are made to the leveling (adjuster) bolts and the hydraulic header tilt cylinders.
  • Page 56 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Example C Shows adjuster bolts extended (minimum amount of exposed thread at the back) with the header tilt cylinders shortened. The extension of the adjuster bolts allows the table to drop in relation to the sub-frame.
  • Page 57 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual In rocky conditions, with a short crop you may want to keep the guard tips up. Try shortening the header tilt cylinders. In bushy crops such as mustard, tilt the header forward using the header tilt cylinders to maximize the opening.

  • Page 58: Header Floatation Restrainer Plate

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Header floatation Restrainer Plate The header floatation restrainer plates, pins, and arm allow the operator to adjust the amount, and the direction of header floatation. Placing a pin through the restrainer plates so that the upper (1) side of the arm comes into contact with the pin will restrict the amount the header can float upward.

  • Page 59: Hydraulics

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 5. Hydraulics This section describes the hydraulic system which drives the Grain Belt Plus Header. The hydraulic components, as well as the plumbing of the various hydraulic systems, are detailed in this section.

  • Page 60: Pump Operating Pressure

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Pump Operating Pressure The hydraulic pressures for the left and right sides of the self-contained hydraulic system are individually monitored with pressure gauges, located on the upper left and right corners of the hydraulic reservoir.

  • Page 61: High Pressure Checks

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual High Pressure Checks The relief valves are factory set at 2,800 psi. When the pressure in the hydraulic system exceeds 2,800 psi, oil is passed through the relief and routed back to the hydraulic reservoir.

  • Page 62: If A Faulty Draper Motor Is Suspected

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual If a Faulty Draper Motor is Suspected Let the system cool down. ● Start up and run draper at full speed. Record the pressure on the pressure gauge. ●...

  • Page 63: Low Pressure Checks

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 1. Loosen the lock nut on the relief valve. 2. Insert an Allen wrench into the screw on the top of the relief cartridge, and gently turn clockwise. (One...
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  • Page 65: Hydraulic Schematics

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 6. Hydraulic Schematics Rev. 07 - 07/29/08...
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  • Page 77: Sub-Frame Removal

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 7. Sub-Frame Removal In some cases, removal of the sub-frame may be required for access to certain components. Some operators also find the combine is better balanced during transport with the sub-frame on the combine.
  • Page 78 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 3. Disconnect left side pressure and return lines between sub-frame and header. 4. To ensure that disconnected lines are out of the way and couplings are kept clean, connect...
  • Page 79 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 7. Locate the left side header tilt cylinder control valve, and turn to “off” position (turn lever to the left). Disconnect the pressure line for header tilt cylinder. Illustration 7-6: Header Tilt Valve - Open Illustration 7-5: Header Tilt Valve - Closed 8.
  • Page 80 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 11. Locate the sub-frame to header lock pin on the right side of the sub-frame. (See photos to the right, and below.) Lift the retaining latch (1), and pull the locking lever back (2).

  • Page 81: Remounting The Sub-Frame To The Header

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 8. Remounting the Sub-frame to the Header 1. Ensure that the header is parked on hard, level ground, with the header in transport configuration and properly leveled using the transport axle and hitch (if necessary, refer to Dismounting section of the OPERATION chapter in this manual), or on the header storage trailer.
  • Page 82 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 3. Move forward slowly, paying special attention to the alignments mentioned above. Ensure that the tilt cylinder pins will barely clear the bottoms of the mounting plate notches. If the...
  • Page 83 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 5. Locate the left sub-frame to header lock pin, and insert it fully into the sub- frame (1). Push the locking lever forward (2) Ensure that bottom leg of...
  • Page 84 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 7. With lift frames, header tilt cylinders, and lock pins secured in place, hook up the right side hydraulic lines. First disconnect right side pressure, return and drain lines,...
  • Page 85 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 11. Locate the header tilt cylinder valve on the left side of the frame, and connect the pressure line for the header tilt cylinders here. When connected, turn the valve to “on” position by moving the lever to the right.
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  • Page 87: Lubrication & Maintenance

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 8. Lubrication & Maintenance Lubrication *BE SURE TO USE HIGH QUALITY, GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE* Grease every 10 Hours: Reel bearings ● Caster Gauge Wheels ● Grease every 50 Hours: Knife Drives (1 shot, every 50 hours, zerk is on side of knife drive).

  • Page 88: Hydraulic Oil

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Hydraulic Oil Use one of the compatible oils listed below. Optimum Temperature Operating range -30 C to 80 C (-22 F to 176 F) Exchange hydraulic oil every 3 (three) years or every 1000 hrs (whichever comes first).

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Maintenance Finger Auger High wear parts such as the finger guides should be checked carefully. Remove the inspection cover on the drum to examine the inside. Check the finger bearings. Each one should be free of any binding.

  • Page 90: Reel

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Reel Inspect reels for missing, damaged or broken fingers. Inspect bearing joints; service or replace as required. Inspect arms and braces; bent, broken, missing parts. Inspect reel drive couplers and reel joints (split reel).

  • Page 91: Castering Gauge Wheels

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Castering Gauge Wheels: *(1 location per wheel) Illustration 8-11: Gauge Wheel Lubrication Knife Drive: *(2 locations per Knife drive.) Illustration 8-12: Knife Drive Lubrication Rev. 07 - 07/29/08...

  • Page 92: Reel Drive

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Reel Drive: *(1 location per reel end) Illustration 8-13: Reel Lubrication Double Reel Drive - Split Reel: *Two center locations. Illustration 8-14: Dual-Drive Reel Center Lubrication Rev. 07 - 07/29/08...

  • Page 93: Reel

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 9. Reel Reel Drive Depending on the model of header, the reel is driven by either one or two hydraulic motors with a direct drive coupler to the reel.

  • Page 94: Reel Position

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Reel Position Hydraulic Fore & Aft All Grain Belt Plus Header reels are equipped with hydraulic fore and aft, controlled from the combine. This feature allows the operator to move the reel assembly forward and backward.

  • Page 95: Solid Reel Hydraulic Circuit

    Reel Arm Leveling and Height Adjustment Reel Height Adjustment Grain Belt Plus Headers are equipped with adjustable reel height stops, which limit how much the reel can be lowered, and thus, how close the reel can come to the header. These stops are located behind the reel-lift cylinders.

  • Page 96: Reel Height Control (Optional Equipment)

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 4. Repeat this procedure for right side of the header, ensuring that this pin is inserted at the same height as the left side. 5. If your header has a split (double) reel, the center reel height stop will also need to be adjusted.

  • Page 97: Reel Centering

    9-11: Reel Arm Brace). Illustration 9-11: Reel Arm Brace Placement of the Reel on the Grain Belt Plus Header The distance from the tip of the guard to the tip of the reel tines can be adjusted from 1" to 12"...
  • Page 98 Bear in mind that the cutter bar on the Grain Belt Plus header is designed to flex over uneven ground. Setting the reel height too low for the amount of flexing you will encounter may result in damage to knife sections, guards, and reel tines.

  • Page 99: Reel Position In Down Crops

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Reel Position in Down Crops The reel height in down crops should be low enough that the tines can lift the crop up ● and onto the cutter bar.

  • Page 100: Universal - Uii Pick-Up Reel: Tine Pitch Adjustment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Universal – UII Pick-Up Reel: Tine Pitch Adjustment Plastic (Delrin) reel tines are attached to the leading side of the reel bats with 1/4" bolts and nuts. To adjust the pitch of the tines , proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 101: Hart-Carter (Hcc) Reel

    Hart-Carter (HCC) Reel The HCC reels supplied with the Grain Belt Plus header are 6-bat reels, with plastic tines. The tines are fastened around steel bat tubes using 7/32”...

  • Page 102: Lubrication - Reel Shaft Bearings

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Lubrication – Reel Shaft Bearings Lubricate every 10 hours of operation (or daily) with multi-purpose lithium base type grease. Lubricate the grease fitting at each end of the reel shaft, and also at the center on double reel models.

  • Page 103: Check - Points Before Operation

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Check - Points Before Operation: Always engage reel lift cylinder locks and table lift cylinder locks before working under or around raised reel. Do not rely on the combine hydraulic system for support.
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  • Page 105: 10. Draper

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 10. Draper The Grain Belt Plus Header is equipped with two lateral drapers, and two rearward feeding center drapers. The lateral drapers move the material from the cutter bar toward the center. The center drapers move the material toward the finger auger which, in turn, directs the crop into the feeder house of the combine.

  • Page 106: Draper Installation

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Draper Installation Make sure that the quick release lever is in the open position prior to installing the canvas on the draper deck. The location of the lever is shown on Illustration 6: Draper Tension Adjustments on page 4.

  • Page 107: Lateral Drapers - Tension

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Lateral Drapers - Tension: Engage the power unit drive with the engine at low idle. Observe from the cab how the drapers are tracking. If adjustment is required, shut down the swather, and turn off the engine before exiting the cab.

  • Page 108: Lateral Drapers Alignment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Lateral Drapers Alignment: The canvas must track properly on the rollers to avoid damage to the drapers. The draper decks allow for approximately ¼” clearance on each side. If the draper is tracking towards the back of the machine then increase the tension at the back (use step 4a).

  • Page 109: Draper Speed

    Motor End View Draper Speed: Proper draper speed is critical to the performance of your Grain Belt Plus Header. The draper drives are part of a closed hydraulic circuit and are not adjustable. Their operating speed is linked to the speed of the knife drive, which, in turn is controlled by the speed of the Eaton variable pump.

  • Page 110: Center Drapers (Feeder Deck)

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Center Drapers (Feeder Deck) Proper tension must be maintained on the center drapers to prevent the drive rollers from slipping. As there are two separate drapers on the feeder deck, the tension is independently adjusted for each side by changing the positioning of the idler rollers at the front of the feeder deck.

  • Page 111: Alignment

    10-9: Roller Extrusion - End View.) Draper Splicing Honey Bee Mfg. strives to use top quality draper or draper material on their headers and swathers. Our draper is made from rubberized polyester with fiberglass reinforced slats. Regular draper maintenance will help to ensure maximum life-span and minimal problems with your draper.
  • Page 112 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 8. Mark draper pieces for connector bar holes: From the end (cut edge) of each draper, measure and mark a ¾” line parallel to the end cut. On each line mark the first hole 1-1/8”...

  • Page 113: Idler Roller Removal

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Idler Roller Removal 1. Relieve the tension from the draper. (See Lateral Drapers – Tension section in this chapter). 2. Remove the nut that holds the eye bolt and the draper idler plate in place.

  • Page 114: Feeder Deck Idler Roller Removal

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Check and remove any buildup of material from draper deck runners. necessary, split draper at connector bar to gain access to the inside of the deck. To re-install drive roller, reverse above procedure. (Ensure that extruded “V” on back of draper is properly seated into recessed “V”...

  • Page 115: Center Deck Drive Roller Removal

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 5. Remove the bolts that connect the idler axle to the adjuster rods. (In order to access the inside bolts, it is necessary to remove the cleanout cylinder cover, at the center of the feeder deck.

  • Page 116: Installation Of Feeder Deck Draper

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Installation of Feeder Deck Draper To install the feeder deck draper: 1. Wrap draper around rollers. 2. Insert bolts into connector bar. 3. Line up bolts and connector bar along the flap of draper.

  • Page 117: Feeder Deck Cleanout

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Feeder Deck Cleanout The feeder deck has provision for cleaning out debris from in front of the drapers. This is activated by a double acting hydraulic cylinder, located between the two feeder deck drapers, which is part of the main hydraulic circuit.

  • Page 118: Bearing Removal - Idler Roller

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Bearing Removal – Idler Roller To remove bearing: 1. Remove idler roller. 2. Remove snap rings at both ends of the roller. 3. Tap the axle sleeve on the opposite end of the idler roller using a rubber mallet or block of wood (soft material to avoid damaging the axle sleeve).

  • Page 119: Bearing Removal - Drive Roller

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Bearing Removal - Drive Roller 1. To remove the bearing: 2. Remove the drive roller. 3. Remove the rubber seal. 4. Remove the snap ring. 5. Pull the bearing with a slide hammer...

  • Page 120: Installing Draper Motor

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Installing Draper motor 1. Clean motor shaft and hub of drive roller. Apply anti-seize to shaft. 2. Insert key in motor shaft. 3. Ensure that key in motor shaft is aligned with key way in drive roller, and fully insert motor shaft into hub.

  • Page 121: 11. Finger Auger

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 11. Finger Auger The finger auger is designed to receive the material from the feeder deck drapers, and then propel it into the feeder house of the combine. The adjustment of the auger fingers, as well as the height of the auger, is critical to the proper feeding of the material into the combine feeder house.

  • Page 122: To Decrease Minimum Clearance

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual To Decrease Minimum Clearance: 1. Remove pressure from the carrier arms on each side of the sub frame by lifting the finger auger, and inserting wood blocks under each side.

  • Page 123: To Increase Minimum Clearance

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual To Increase Minimum Clearance: 1. Use wood blocks to block up each side of the auger drum, to provide slightly more than the desired minimum clearance. 2. Loosen and remove lock bolts (2) and (3) on the auger vertical adjustment bar at both ends of the adapter frame.

  • Page 124: Fore And Aft Adjustments Of The Finger Auger

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Fore and Aft Adjustments of the Finger Auger The finger auger can be adjusted forward and backward by moving the carrier arm. The slotted hole in the carrier arm allows about 2" (50 mm) of travel. Both sides should be adjusted equally.

  • Page 125: Finger Extension Timing Adjustment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Finger Extension Timing Adjustment The extension and retraction point of the fingers may be adjusted in order to suit the type of crop being harvested. To adjust the point of extension/ retraction of...

  • Page 126: Pan Inserts

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Pan Inserts Pan inserts are installed underneath the finger Pan Inserts auger against the adapter plate. They improve the feeding of material through to the combine. Without the pan inserts, crops will jam up under the finger auger.

  • Page 127: Operating The Pto

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Operating the PTO When closing down operation of PTO driven equipment, shift the PTO control to neutral, shut off the engine and wait for the PTO (feeder house) to stop before getting off the combine.

  • Page 128: Lubrication

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Lubrication: In “as-delivered” condition, Walterscheid PTO drive shafts are greased and ready for operation. For subsequent lubrication of the PTO drive shafts, use lithium base samponified high quality grease with E.P. additives.

  • Page 129: Coupling The Implement Input Drive Shaft

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Coupling the implement input drive shaft. Clean and grease the PTO and the implement input connection. AS-Lock: Pull locking collar and simultaneously push implement input drive shaft onto PTO shaft until the locking device engages.

  • Page 130: Drive Shaft Guard Assembly

    For further information, contact your dealer. Drive Shaft Clutch: The drive shaft on the Grain Belt Plus header has an over-running clutch, which ensures uni- directional orbiting of the drive shaft. There is no torque setting for this particular style of clutch, as the relief valves in the header’s hydraulic circuit replace any need for clutching.

  • Page 131: 12. Cutting System

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 12. Cutting System In order to obtain optimum performance from your Grain Belt Plus Header, all cutter bar components must be maintained in good working condition. Inspect the cutter bar daily for damaged and broken parts before starting work. Repair or replace parts as required.

  • Page 132: Guards

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Guards EasyCut guards are manufactured from heat treated spring steel. The guards have beveled cutting edges at the top and bottom, which enable them to cut better and last longer.

  • Page 133: To Replace A Section

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual To Replace a Section: 1. Remove the guard to expose the section. 2. Unbolt the section and install a new one. 3. Tighten the section bolts and nuts. 4. Re-install the guard.

  • Page 134: Knife Drive/ Knife Head

    12-7: Knife Head Assembly Knife Speed Sensor The Grain Belt Plus Header has a standard Knife Speed monitoring system. This connects to the monitor system, allowing the operator to monitor the knife speed. Recommended knife speed is between 580-600 RPM, adjusted using the procedure outlined in Knife...

  • Page 135: Knife Speed Adjustment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Knife Speed Adjustment If the knife speed, indicated on the in-cab readout, is Pump Control Arm not correct (between 580 & 600 rpm), the pump control arm, located on the main hydraulic pump, will need to be adjusted.

  • Page 136: Connector Bar

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Connector Bar On the 45 ft models of Grain Belt Plus headers, a connector bar is used to connect two sections of knife back. The knife back is the part of the knife that the sickle sections are bolted to.

  • Page 137: Overlap Kit

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Overlap Kit The overlap kit is used on all Grain Belt Plus headers, and is a necessary item with double knife drives. The knives overlap at the center of the table.

  • Page 138: To Repair A Broken Knife Back

    - Detail Feather Plates The Grain Belt Plus header is equipped with feather – plates that span the width of the cutter bar. The function of the feather plates is to provide a transition for the cut crop traveling from the knife to the draper.

  • Page 139: Pneumatic Cutter Bar Suspension

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Pneumatic Cutter Bar Suspension Grain Belt Plus headers are equipped with a pneumatic cutter bar suspension. This system is designed to assist the cutter bar with flotation in low crop cutting situations.

  • Page 140: Paddle Travel

    Maintenance As with other components on the Grain Belt Plus header, the pneumatic table suspension system should be regularly inspected to ensure that it is in good working order. 1. Check pressure gauges for proper air pressure in reservoirs.

  • Page 141: 13. Miscellaneous, And Optional Equipment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 13. Miscellaneous, and Optional Equipment Header Storage Trailer For information on the optional Header Storage Trailer, please refer to the “HEADER STORAGE TRAILER” operator’s manual (supplied with trailer). SCH Crop Lifters Crop lifters are a valuable tool for harvesting situations involving “downed”...

  • Page 142: Special Series Lifter

    Adapter Plate All Grain Belt Plus tables are equipped with the same style of sub-frame and center feed auger. The make of combine that you use will require the proper adapter plate which is bolted to the back of the subframe.

  • Page 143: Agco Bezels

    Grain Belt Plus headers leave the factory with all bezel pieces and hardware attached. Depending on the make and model of your Agco combine, some or all of these components may be required.

  • Page 144: Terms Used For The Agco Bezels

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Terms used for the Agco Bezels Left and right sides are shown here with terminology used in this manual: Top Guide Plates Support Bars Bezels Illustration 13-6: Bezel Components Layout #1 All hardware used.

  • Page 145: Layout #2

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Layout #2 All hardware used. Note the position of the top guide plate (moved towards the outer edge of the subframe). Illustration 13-8: Layout #2 Layout #3 Both top guide plates should be removed, along with the first bezels (closest to the center of the subframe).

  • Page 146: Layout #5

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Layout #5 No guide plates are used, both bezels are removed and both webs are moved further towards the outer edge of the subframe (as indicated to the right)

  • Page 147: Grain Belt Plus Header Height Control

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Grain Belt Plus Header Height Control Installation and Adjustment The header height control option uses a sensor assembly to measure changes in the vertical displacement of the leaf springs (caused by varying terrain).
  • Page 148 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 7. This type of sensor is not adjustable. Illustration 13-15: Non-Adjustable Sensor 8. This type of sensor is adjusted by loosening the set screw on the sensor arm Sensor Arm...
  • Page 149 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 10. With the header fully raised, the sensor arms on both sides of the subframe should be resting lightly against the upper stop. If this is not the case, loosen the lock and pivot bolts and adjust.

  • Page 150: Setting Header Height Control In The Field

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Setting Header Height Control in the Field If significant adjustments are made to the cutting angle and float of the header, it will be necessary to re-calibrate the header height control. Sensor arm assemblies are located on either side at the base of the sub-frame.

  • Page 151: Manually Adjusting The Sensors

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Manually Adjusting the Sensors The following steps are best performed with two people – one in the cab of the combine, and one on the ground with the header height control sensors.

  • Page 152: Scenario 1

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Scenario 1: The flotation restrainer pins are set too high and need to be either lowered, or removed altogether and placed into the storage hole, to allow a full range of flotation. (See Illustration 13-20: Header Subframe - Left Hand Side.)

  • Page 153: Tips For Smooth Operation Of The Header Height Control Sensors

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Tips for smooth operation of the Header Height Control Sensors. As discussed in Note of Scenario 2, ensure that the sensor arm is in it’s mid (horizontal) position, and that the sensor rod and sensor arm are parallel with each other when tightening the rod locking coupler nut.

  • Page 154: Automatic Reel Height Control

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual If the sensor arm is too close or rubs on the sensor mount, it may be necessary to install Locking Collar one or more spacers (washers) behind the rod locking collar.

  • Page 155: Operation: Reel Height Control System

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Operation: Reel Height Control System Power-On Test: When the system is first powered up, it will perform a self-test and initialization procedure for approximately 10 seconds, prior to commencing normal operation. During this time, the cab Reel Height Control console will cycle through each indicator to test its operation.

  • Page 156: Sensitivity

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Sensitivity: The sensitivity of the control system can be adjusted using the multi-position rotary switch on the console. This may be used by the operator to adjust for different machine response, or crop conditions.

  • Page 157: Adjusting Cutter Bar Sensors For Reel Height Control

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Adjusting Cutter Bar Sensors for Reel Height Control In certain situations, it may be necessary to adjust or re-align the cutter bar sensors for the reel height control. Should these sensors become misaligned or require adjusting, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 158 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 4. If the distance needs to be adjusted, do so by loosening the lock nut on the front or rear bolt Air Bag on the suspension paddle, as required, and turn the adjustment bolt to attain the required distance.

  • Page 159: Skid Plates

    (if removed), and build out from either side of it with the remaining feather plates. Skid Plates All Grain Belt Plus headers are equipped with UHMW/Poly-Skid plates, which protect the cutter bar from abrasive contact with the ground during field-use.

  • Page 160: Slow Speed Transport

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Slow Speed Transport The Slow Speed Transport supports much of the weight that would normally be transferred to the rear axle of a towing vehicle. Quick Pin & Washer...
  • Page 161 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 6. Connect the safety chain between the header and the frame of the slow speed transport. 7. Connect the wiring harness on the header to the harness that runs through the draw- bar of the slow speed transport.

  • Page 162: Storing The Slow-Speed Transport

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Storing the Slow-Speed Transport The Grain Belt Plus Header is equipped with mounting brackets for storing the slow speed transport. This feature retains the transport equipment with the header while working in the field.

  • Page 163: Cross Auger Assembly

    Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Cross Auger Assembly The Grain Belt Plus Header is available with a cross- auger. This option is beneficial when harvesting light, or bulky crops that tend to bunch up on the table due to their bushy texture.

  • Page 164: Reel Speed Sensor

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Reel Speed Sensor The reel may be equipped with a reel speed sensor. This component provides the ability to set the reel speed, and to monitor that speed when cutting. The sensor...

  • Page 165: 14. Troubleshooting

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 14. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Adapter Combine will not Feeder house adjustment on See Combine Manual. combine set wrong. hook into top of adapter. Header tilted back/ forward too far.

  • Page 166: Decks

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution System oil pressure Material buildup on rollers. Clean rollers. excessively high. Faulty bearing on roller. Replace bearing. (>3,000 psi) Faulty draper motor. Check motor temperature.

  • Page 167: Knife

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution Knife Knife stalls easily. Crop too heavy for ground Reduce ground speed. speed. Knife speed not set properly. Adjust. Low hydraulic pressure at knife Check system pressure.

  • Page 168: Leveling

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution Excessive Noise. Loose or damaged sections Replace or tighten. and/ or guards. First guard bent or out of Straighten or replace. alignment. Knife drive bearing faulty.

  • Page 169: Pump

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution Pump Oil running hot. Excessive oil going over relief. Clean or replace relief cartridge. Faulty pump or motor(s). Repair or replace. Hot oil dump on right-hand deck motor not functioning Clean or replace.
  • Page 170 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution Reel does not raise. Air in system. Bleed slave cylinder. Right side goes up Air in system. Bleed slave cylinder. slowly. Reel will not hold Leaking hose or fitting.

  • Page 171: Sub Frame

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution Reel will not turn, or Seized bearing(s). Replace bearing(s). turns erratically. Faulty drive motor. Replace motor. Reel tied down. Release reel. Hydraulic couplers not coupled.
  • Page 172 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution Does not pick up Reel set too high. Lower reel. lodged crop. Table set too high. Lower table. Reel set too far back. Move reel forward.

  • Page 173: 15. Specifications

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual 15. Specifications Weights Weights are given in lbs/kg format. Model 3055 3655 4255 4555 Width Weight 6290/2859 6487/2948 7417/3364 7719/3501 Weight includes - header assembly, subframe, feeder deck, auger drive, double knife ●...

  • Page 174: Standard Equipment

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Standard Equipment Knife Drive - SCH epicyclic 3 5/16" stroke, hydraulically driven, 1160-1200 strokes per ● minute. (580-600 RPM) Knife Speed Sensor. ● Cutting System - SCH Easy Cut, spring steel guards and bolted sections. Adjustable ●...

  • Page 175: Bolt Torque

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Bolt Torque The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and cap screws. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.

  • Page 176: Hydraulic Fitting Torque

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Hydraulic Fitting Torque Tightening Flare-type Tube Fittings Tube Turns to Tighten 1. Check flare and flare seat for Size Torque Value (After Finger defects that might cause (OD) Size Tight) leakage.

  • Page 177: Tightening O-Ring Fittings

    Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual Tightening O-ring Fittings 1. Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects. 2. On angle fittings, back the lock nut off until washer bottoms out at top of groove.
  • Page 179 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Box 120 Frontier, Saskatchewan S0N 0W0 Tel (306) 296 - 2297 Fax (306) 296 - 2165 www.honeybee.ca e-mail info@honeybee.ca Printed in Canada...

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