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Model 2110A Pull-Type Peanut Combines are manufactured by Amadas Industries: You can find us on the Web at: www.amadas.com or e-mail us at: amadas@amadas.com or call us at: 757-539-0231 Mailing Addresses Shipping Addresses P.O. Box 1833 1100 Holland Road Suffolk, VA 23439 Suffolk, VA 23434 P.O.
Machinery, Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper, Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation Systems, to the 2110A Pull-Type Industries Peanut Combines. Thank choosing AMADAS Industries. We are strongly committed to your satisfaction and safety. Our goal is for you to be satisfied with our machinery...
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2110A Pull- development, field testing, and continuous improvement. response customers’ needs and industry demands, Type the AMADAS peanut combine has evolved to the model 2110A, the most technically advanced pull-type peanut combine available. The combination of innovative Peanut technology, low yearly maintenance, and industry’s...
2110A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Safety at All Times! ....... 2 Safety Practices ........3 Additional Safety for this Machine ..10 Safety Decals ........11 This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! MAN143 12/18/15...
Safety 2110A PT Peanut Combine Safety at All Times! Look for the Safety Alert Symbol! You, the operator, can help avoid accidents or injury by observing the precautions in this section and insisting that others working for or with you also follow them.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Safety Practices Transport Machine Safely • • Comply with state and local laws. Use following tow load weight ratios as guidelines: •...
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Safety 2110A PT Peanut Combine NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Avoid High Pressure Fluids CAUTION • o Seek medical treatment Use extreme care when working with immediately. Any fluid injected into...
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Work in Ventilated Area Handle Fuel Safety – Avoid Fires Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. •...
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Carefully follow all procedures, using only recommended equipment. • See your AMADAS dealer for MSDS on chemical products used with AMADAS Remove Accumulated Crop equipment. Debris •...
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Remove Paint/Protective Coating o Allow any fumes to disperse for at least 15 minutes before welding or heating. Before Welding Or Heating •...
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Safety 2110A PT Peanut Combine NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Dispose Of Waste Properly • Inquire about the proper way to recycle or Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the dispose of waste from your local environment and ecology.
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Service Tires Safely • When inflating the tires, use a clip-on Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts chuck and extension hose long enough to can cause serious injury or death.
Safety 2110A PT Peanut Combine Additional Safety for this Machine Operate PT Combine Safely Tow Combine Safely • • ALWAYS stay clear of the header pickup NEVER exceed the maximum towing and header auger at all times. speed of 10 MPH loaded and 20 MPH empty.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Decals • replacement decals, call your Safety decals identify specific hazards, as well AMADAS dealer. as general safety. A signal word ( DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is included on • Replacement safety decals are available each decal to alert you to the severity of the free of charge.
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Safety Decal Locations Note that the location number indicated on the photo corresponds to the first number of the decal. Behind Shield Behind Shield Behind Shield Behind Tire MAN143 12/18/15...
Checks” with your dealer to verify the the open position. Always use the safety combine is ready for operation. Every strut as intended before checking or working combine is test run at the AMADAS plant, but around the open bin. The safety decal thorough pre-delivery inspection...
2110A PT Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Checks 1. Open all shields and check chains and belts for proper tension. Safety Strut 2. Check bushing bolts, set screws, and jam nuts on all sprockets, sheaves, shafts, etc., for tightness. 3. Torque...
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Combine lowered exceeds 13’-10” with basket lowered. When fully raised, the AMADAS 2110A stretches over 24 feet tall. Contact with an obstruction, or high voltage power line could result in death, or serious personal injury. Check alignment Turnbuckles 11.
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Checks 13. Open cleaning fan adjustment to maximum. CAUTION Check to see that the damper door opening on cleaning fan intake is at least 10-3/8” Replace all shields before starting inches. combine operation. Driveline shields and guards must be in place anytime the combine will be in operation.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Combine Process • Very dry or very wet conditions as well as The AMADAS 2110A Pull-Type Peanut excessive dirt or weeds in the windrow Combine functions as follows: could reduce separation efficiency and cause an increase in loose shelled •...
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Operation 1. The header pickup (1) lifts the peanuts 4. Peanuts and vine material fall through the and vines off of the ground. The header extraction holes (8) in the fourth cylinder auger (2) feeds them into the spring tooth concave onto the disc separator (9), or cylinders (3).
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Operation 2110A PT Peanut Combine 8. The higher density good peanuts fall 9. As the good peanuts fall into the stemmer through to the stemmer section (12), saws, their stems are removed. Cleaned while vine material and sticks advance peanuts fall into the collection auger (13)
2110A PT Peanut Combine Operation Hitching Combine to 4. Position tractor so the hitch ball will slip Tractor into the tongue-mounted ball socket when lowered. Lubricate the ball socket 1. Set the tractor drawbar in the center fixed with grease. If combine is equipped with...
NOTE! A tractor draw bar extension with a pin type hitch, use the same 20” (AMADAS part #61359) may be required dimension to center the tractor clevis pin. to attain a distance of 20” between the tractor PTO output and the hitch ball on 2.
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Operation Attaching and Checking Driveline 4. Be certain that the driveline length does 7. Repeat in the opposite direction. exceed inches when fully extended (sketch). CAUTION Never exceed the observed limits of turning or severe damage to the...
The combine spring tooth cylinder and beater cylinder exceeds 13’-10” with the basket lowered. shafts. When fully raised, the AMADAS 2110A stretches over 24 feet tall. Contact with 10. Remove any foreign material found; an obstruction or high voltage power line...
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Operation Daily Pre-Start Checks CAUTION 11. Remove walker cylinder inspection cover (photo) and inspect for damage or foreign Failure to remove the safety strut before material. Pay particular attention for lowering the bin can severely damage the excessive wear or damage to the walker bin.
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Operation 2110A PT Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Checks 22. Increase the tractor engine to the DANGER combine operating speed and listen • again for any noises that may indicate Replace all shields before starting damaged bearings, etc. combine operation. If shields are missing, death or serious personal injury can result.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Operation Operating Procedure Adjustable overhead teeth/concave teeth controls Make sure you have performed all of the daily pre-start checks before you operate the combine. When setting the machine, set as least aggressive as possible while still allowing nuts to be removed from the vines.
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Operation 2110A PT Peanut Combine Operating Procedure 4. Set the elevator air control handle in two- 6. Set the header height so that the pickup thirds open position if using manual springs fingers will be one to two inches control.
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In exceeds 13’-10” with the bin lowered. very dirty conditions, dumping the bin When fully raised, the AMADAS 2100A slowly will help produce a cleaner sample stretches over 24 feet tall. Contact with by allowing the strainer at the bin lip to...
Operation 2110A PT Peanut Combine Proper Operation NOTE! Make only ONE operational Once your combine has been put into adjustment time between operation, it is important that you make the performance checks. This will allow you following checks for proper operation:...
2110A PT Peanut Combine Operation Hydraulic Lip/Dirt • To retract the hydraulic bin lip/dirt trap for Trap transport, lower the bin fully and continue to apply hydraulic pressure until the bin Please remember the following: lip is fully retracted. •...
Operation 2110A PT Peanut Combine Road Towing Combine with Side Shift Tongue Side Shift Cylinder Specifications 2110A Combines for 8-30” Rows Only Retracted Length: 20-¼” Extended Length: 30-¼” Combines with side shift tongues are Stroke: 10” designed to shift the tongue to the center of Inside diameter: 3”...
Unloading Conveyor 2110A PT Peanut Combine Before Using the Conveyor DANGER combine equipped with Off-load • NEVER drive on roads with the Conveying System (OCS) option comes with conveyor extended. Always make sure an unloading conveyor. The conveyor the conveyor is in stowed position on...
2110A PT Peanut Combine Unloading Conveyor Using the Conveyor 1. Hydraulic hoses were connected to the The OCS system requires that your tractor be conveyor at the factory. Connect the ends equipped with at least five remotes, as two are to your tractor hydraulics.
Unloading Conveyor 2110A PT Peanut Combine Conveyor Tracking 3. If the adjustment is not enough to correct, Check conveyor tracking by having the it may be necessary to use the tension operator engage the tractor remotes. Observe rods at the upper end of the conveyor.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Unloading Conveyor Conveyor Maintenance Lubricate grease points weekly. 1-2 pumps at each point is sufficient. • Grease point on hydraulic arm pivot • Bearings on each end • Grease point on conveyor support on pivot •...
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Unloading Conveyor 2110A PT Peanut Combine Conveyor Maintenance Grease point Grease point for basket for conveyor pivot point support pivot 12/18/15 MAN143...
2110A PT Peanut Combine Unloading Conveyor Conveyor Troubleshooting 5. Check for bridging of material at the point If the conveyor is not working correctly: where material is emptied from the basket onto the augers. Dislodge any packed 1. Make sure sufficient hydraulic oil is material and check for foreign objects.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Controls and Adjustments Overview ..........48 Control Locations ........49 Controls and Adjustments ......50 Adjustable Overhead Teeth and Concave Teeth Controls .....50 Retention Board Adjustment ....51 Cleaning Air Control ......52 Tailboard Adjustment......53 Elevator Air Control ......54 Automatic Elevator Air Control ..54...
Controls and Adjustments 2110A PT Peanut Combine Overview IMPORTANT! Make only one adjustment The AMADAS 2110A combine performs at a time between performance checks. efficiently over a wide range of peanut This will allow you to determine which varieties and windrow conditions with few adjustment is actually improving the changes in operating controls.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Control Locations Rear adjustable overhead teeth Forward adjustable overhead teeth Elevator air control Cleaning air Optional control concave teeth Adjustable retention board Header auger adjustment MAN143 12/18/15...
Controls and Adjustments 2110A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Adjustable Overhead Teeth Overhead teeth control and Concave Teeth Controls Disengaged adjustable overhead teeth handle controls the degree of aggressiveness of the overhead spring tooth bar. Always start with the control handles (all three photos) in the retracted or disengaged position.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Retention Board Adjustment The retention board adjustment controls the Retention time that the vines stay in the fourth picking board control cylinder. Start with retention control handle disengaged for normal conditions. Make adjustments as follows: •...
Controls and Adjustments 2110A PT Peanut Combine Cleaning Air Control • If the air is set too low, proper separation Set the cleaning air control as follows: will not occur and peanuts may ride over the disc separator with the vines.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Tailboard Adjustment • Raise the tail board in wet or heavy vines The tail board affects the flow of material where more cleaning air is needed. from the stemmer bottom out the back of the This allows the use of more cleaning air combine.
Controls and Adjustments 2110A PT Peanut Combine Elevator Air Control Automatic Elevator Air Control As part of the “Peanut Tech” package, the elevator air may be controlled in auto mode. A manual mode option allows the operator to control the position of the damper from the When auto mode is chosen, the controller cab of the tractor.
2700 PSI. If the control are standard features built into the header is stalling and the pressure gauge hydraulics package on the AMADAS 2110A. isn’t reaching 2700 PSI, there could be a They function as follows: problem with the tractor’s hydraulic...
Controls and Adjustments 2110A PT Peanut Combine Pickup Header Speed Control with Combine Hydraulics (Optional) Combines factory tractor hydraulics. Hydraulics are adjusted from the cab using the tractor’s hydraulics system. machines equipped with optional combine-mounted hydraulics, speed can also be adjusted remotely from the cab (refer to photo).
Magnetic pickup • The AMADAS 2110A is designed to operate with 790 PTO RPM input, so the Magnetic tractor will not be required to run at its full pickup “PTO speed.”...
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Controls and Adjustments 2110A PT Peanut Combine PTO Speed Adjustment • electrical cable runs from IMPORTANT! Never exceed 110% of magnetic pickup to a relay box located the design speed – serious machine above the left side of the header.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Pickup Header Height Adjustment The pickup header height is controlled with a Header lift cylinder tractor-powered remote hydraulic cylinder. in storage position Operate the header low enough to pick up all the vines in the windrow, but high enough to allow dirt clods, soil, and other debris to fall out.
Controls and Adjustments 2110A PT Peanut Combine Header Auger Adjustment • auger height adjusted header auger manually height loosening the four outer bolts holding the adjustable. It can be raised or lowered to bearing mount plate and then turning the help feeding in varied crop conditions.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Optional Dual Speed Cylinder Drives CAUTION The dual speed cylinder drives allow efficient Do NOT allow the combine to run in operation in a wider range of conditions by green or tough conditions with the dual...
Controls and Adjustments 2110A PT Peanut Combine Variable Pitch Vine Spreaders In certain conditions, or with certain headers, the standard vine spreader setup INNER FLAIL MOUNTING BOLT may throw vines too far and onto STANDARD THROW unharvested rows. To help reduce this problem, a set of variable pitch flails has been designed.
Performance 2110A PT Peanut Combine Fine Tuning Operation CAUTION This chapter describes ways you can fine tune your combine’s performance. Also refer Do NOT adjust, clean, or repair the to Chapter 5, Controls and Adjustments, for combine while it is in operation. Always more information on fine tuning your combine use extreme care around moving parts.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Performance Achieving Maximum 4. When performance deteriorates, Ground Speed incomplete threshing, excessive separator loss is seen, drop back to the Moisture, dirt clods, grass, weeds, peanut next lower gear selection that offered maturity, yield, stem characteristics, vine type satisfactory performance.
Performance 2110A PT Peanut Combine Increasing Separating Each these adjustments increases Capacity aggressiveness cause some shelling. You must decide if higher capacity The separating capacity can sometimes be is worth a possible increase in shelling. increased by more aggressively engaging the...
2110A PT Peanut Combine Performance Harvesting Under Wet 4. Remove inspection cover located under Conditions the first few disc separator shafts. If equipped with dual cylinder drives, always 5. Using a flashlight, visibly inspect the area run on high in wet conditions.
Maintenance 2110A PT Peanut Combine Belt Adjustment V-belt drives power the fans, hydraulic power unit (optional), separating section Idler adjustment stemmer saws. They also transmit power from the PTO input gearbox to the main jackshaft. Properly maintaining the belts is...
2110A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Chain Adjustment chain drives must properly maintained for the combine to function correctly. Proper chain alignment and tension are very important. To check and adjust the chains: 1. Make sure the tractor engine is shut off.
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Maintenance 2110A PT Peanut Combine Chain Adjustment. 5. Lubricate chains if needed. Idlers for separator cylinder chains 6. Make sure all idlers are tight and aligned, and replace all shields before operating the machine. Some idlers are shown in the photos.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Lubrication NOTE! To avoid damaging bearing seals, There are some components on the combine do NOT use a power grease gun and do that require regular lubrication in order to NOT exceed the specified lubrication continue functioning correctly.
Maintenance 2110A PT Peanut Combine IMPORTANT! Daily lubrication of the CV Daily greasing of the PTO is essential for driveline is essential to driveline longevity proper operation. There are two grease – it will fail if not correctly lubricated on a fittings located 180 degrees apart on the periodic basis.
2110A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Post Season NOTE! Use protective eye gear. Maintenance NOT use high-pressure water or air directly bearing seals, To extend the life of your combine, take the contaminant or moisture penetration may time to prepare it properly for the long non- occur, which can dramatically shorten period.
Maintenance 2110A PT Peanut Combine Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Main drive belt slips under Tighten belt and reduce Good peanuts attached to surge loads. ground speed. vines being discharged from combine. Combine not at or near design Adjust RPMs and observe speed.
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2110A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Problem Cause Correction Moisture level in windrows too Lift windrows and/or wait for Lightweight foreign material high. moisture to dissipate. in bin. Retention board engaged too Open in 1” increments Excessive amounts of far in the closed position.
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Maintenance 2110A PT Peanut Combine Problem Cause Correction Concave teeth not engaged. Engage concave teeth. Ground speed too fast for Shift tractor into a lower gear. Excessive amounts of dirt conditions. clods in bin. Obstruction in elevator air Disassemble duct and remove duct.
2110A PT Peanut Combine “Peanut Tech” Monitoring and Control “Peanut Tech” Monitoring and Control Key Features .........84 “Peanut Tech” Home Screen Functions and Controls ..........85 “Peanut Tech” Help/Basic Instruction Screens ..........86 “Peanut Tech” All Information Screen Function and Controls ......87...
It pleased to include the “Peanut Tech” will open to release peanuts that continue to package on 2110A and 2108A Pull-Type be harvested when the elevator duct “plugs” Peanut Combines. due to overloading or the introduction of foreign objects.
2110A PT Peanut Combine “Peanut Tech” Monitoring and Control “Peanut Tech” Home 7. Decreases elevator air in the manual Screen Functions and mode. Controls 8. Increases elevator air in the manual mode. 1. Displays combine speed and background flashes if combine speed is below 85% or 9.
“Peanut Tech” Monitoring and Control 2110A PT Peanut Combine “Peanut Tech” Help/Basic Instruction Screens View 1 This screen displays basic instructions for the “Peanut Tech” System 1 & 2 – Use to return to the home screen 3 – Use to go to Page 2 of instructions...
2110A PT Peanut Combine “Peanut Tech” Monitoring and Control “Peanut Tech” Information Screen Left column display: actual sensor information the controller is receiving Function and Controls Right column display: . Use to return to the home screen • Service hours since last reset 2.
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“Peanut Tech” Monitoring and Control 2110A PT Peanut Combine NOTES MAN143 12/18/15...
The selling dealer makes no warranty of his own on any item warranted by AMADAS, and makes no warranty on other items. The dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of AMADAS, or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
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