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OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL 143347 v1.5 PRO-TILL 33/40 D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S L T D. B O X 8 3 0 - 2 7 2 I N D U S T R I A L...
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QUICK-START GUIDE WARRANTY PRO-TILL 33/40 REMEMBER! You must complete Product * Refer to operators manual for complete safety and operation info. Registration to be eligible for Warranty. Connect Hydraulics FLOAT FLOAT WHEELS ROLLERS TRANSPORT WINGS JACK (if available) Maintenance (Check Machine Daily) Grease Points •...
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Put in Field Position 1” iii) Set Cutting Depth Front Disc Depth Adjustment Rear Disc Depth Adjustment (2 Inner Wheel Cylinders) (2 Outer Roller Frame Cylinders) (Start with 12 stops per cylinder, test depth & adjust) Typically Typically Set to 2” Set to 2”...
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UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS UNLOADING GUIDELINES - Lowboy Trailer 1. Position trailer on level ground with lots of room on the unloading side for unloading and driving unit of trailer. 2. Use appropriate forklifts to unload front “A” frame hitch, hardware container, and unloading ramps from trailer.
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UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS UNLOADING GUIDLINES - Flatbed Truck The weight of the Pro-Till is over 30,000 lbs. Any lifting of the Pro-Till main assembly during loading or unloading must be accomplished using an overhead crane capable of safely lifting the unit at the designated secure lift locations.
OPERATORS SECTION - TABLE OF CONTENTS Reference Sheet Quick-Start Guide Introduction Safety Hook-Up Transport Transport to Field Position Field to Transport Position Operation Pre-Operation Checklist Operation Guidelines / Suggestions Setting Disc Depth Scraper Settings Service & Maintenance Maintenance Checklist Repair - Wheel Hub Repair - Hydraulic Cylinder PARTS SECTION - TABLE OF CONTENTS Pro-Till Section Overview...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER DANGER NEVER PARK, UN-HOOK, or RAISED SERVICE Pro-Till with REAR WINGS DANGER If the front hitch becomes disconnected in this position the front hitch will raise suddenly and the back of the machine will drop! Changing Discs and Servicing The best postion to safely change or service the discs on the Pro-Till is when it is secured in the winged...
Degelman PRO-TILL is the fastest and most versatile piece of tillage equipment you will ever own. Use this manual as your first source of information about this machine.
Safety Why is SAFETY important to YOU? 3 BIG Reasons: •Accidents Can Disable and Kill •Accidents Are Costly •Accidents Can Be Avoided SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The Safety Alert Symbol means: he Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages applied to the PRO-TILL and in this ATTENTION! manual.
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GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the safe operation and 1. Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Degelman PRO-TILL. Manual and all safety signs before YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who operating, maintaining or adjusting.
Hook-Up HOOK-UP / UNHOOKING The PRO-TILL should always be parked on a level, dry area that is free of debris and foreign objects. Follow this procedure to hook-up: 1. Clear the area of bystanders and remove foreign objects from the machine and working area. WARNING/DANGER Never disconnect 2.
Transport TRANSPORT SAFETY TRANSPORTING 1. Read and understand ALL the information in Use the following guidelines while transporting the the Operator’s Manual regarding procedures PRO-TILL: and SAFETY when operating the PRO-TILL in the 1. Use a safety chain and a pin with provisions for field/yard or on the road.
Transport to Field Position Overview TRANSPORT TO FIELD POSITION FOLLOW PROCEDURE BELOW: D. After fully opening the wings, extend the Transport Cylinders (#3) to completely lower all the PRO-TILL rear A. On level ground, frame sections to the ground. position the PRO-TILL so it is straight in-line behind the tractor.
Field to Transport Postion Overview FIELD TO TRANSPORT POSITION C. After raising all the rear sections together, FOLLOW PROCEDURE BELOW: retract the Wing Cylinders (#4) to bring both wings inward towards the frame. A. Fully extend the Wheel & Roller Cylinders (#1 & #2) to completely raise the disc frames.
Operation OPERATING SAFETY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual It is important for both personal safety and maintaining and all safety signs before using. good operational condition of the machine that the pre- operational checklist be followed. 2.
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Operation OPERATING GUIDELINES 1. Place both the Transport Cylinders (#4) and the Wing Cylinders (#3) into the FLOAT position before operation. IMPORTANT Transport Cylinders and Wing Cylinders MUST both be in the FLOAT position for the PRO-TILL to contour properly and to avoid possible cylinder or equipment damage.
Operation Front Disc SETTING DISC DEPTH - FRONT AND REAR Depth Front Disc Depth Rear Disc Depth Adjustment Adjustment Rear Disc Depth Typically Typically Set to 2” Set to 2” DEPTH SETTING OVERVIEW Use the following as a guideline for setting depth: Adjusting the cutting depth of the front and rear 1.
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Operation SCRAPER POSITION OVERVIEW SETTING SCRAPER POSITION Change into Storage Position: • Loosen & remove the 4 bolts (2 per arm). • Rotate section upward to new position. Storage Position • Reinstall bolts and tighten in place. Remove the 4 bolts •...
Service & Maintenance MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST SERVICE After reviewing the Maintenance and Hydraulic GREASING Safety Information, use the Maintenance Checklist Grease: Use an SAE multipurpose grease with provided for regular service intervals and keep a extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable record of all scheduled maintenance: is an SAE multipurpose lithium.
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Service & Maintenance TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHECKING BOLT TORQUE WHEEL NUT & WHEEL BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values Wheel Nut/Bolt Torque for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to Size lb.ft (N.m) the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. 280-300 (380-405) Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.
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Service & Maintenance WHEEL HUB REPAIR COMMON HUB & SPINDLE COMPONENTS Dust Inner Inner Flat Seal Cone Spindle Washer Outer Outer Slotted Dust Cone Nut & Cotter Pin IMPORTANT Be sure to block up unit securely before removing tires. DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 1.
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Service & Maintenance HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR 5. Take the plastic removal ring from the seal kit: PREPARATION Types of Cylinders a) Straighten the ring and remove any kinks or When cylinder repair (Wire Ring / Threaded Head) excessive curl to make installation easier and is required, clean off prevent it from falling out.
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Service & Maintenance 8. Remove locknut, piston and head from rod. 11. b) Tighten the band clamp to ensure the wire ring is fully seated. Then, loosen the clamp Piston Seal (2pcs) approx. 1/2 a turn to allow band clamp to slide Wear Ring during fi...
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Service & Maintenance REPAIRING A THREADED HEAD CYLINDER REPAIRING A THREADED HEAD CYLINDER Set Screw Style Locking Ring Style Barrel Barrel Set Screw Locking Gland Ring Lock Piston U-Cup Wear Dual Seal Seal Piston Ring O-Rings Seal Wiper Piston Seals Seal (Style may vary, Lock...
Pro-Till Overview Exploded Overview of a 40’ Pro-Till RH Wheel Strut RH Wing Frame Wing Roller Frame Hyd Jack Assembly Wheel Rockshaft Cage Front Roller Hitch Pole Center Hitch Legs Frame Scraper - or - RH Wing Disc Gangs Hitch Pole Frame Center Roller Frame...
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Re-torque of fastening hardware, Hydraulic fluid purities, drive train alignments, and clutch operation) 3. If parts not made or supplied by Degelman have been used in the connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Degelman such use affects its performance, safety, stability or reliability.
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It is the retail customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Degelman dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts, which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five days of failure.
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