Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Dion F67
Summary of Contents for Dion F67
- Page 1 Operator’s Manual 2-Row Rotary Corn Attachment (1.5m) Manual no. F6715E968...
- Page 2 (1) year from the time of delivery by the dealer. Dion-Ag Inc. will repair or replace, at its discretion and without charge for service parts or labour, any defective part of the equipment on condition that the machinery and/or equipment has been operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the Dion-Ag Inc.
- Page 3 Corn Attachment TO OUR CUSTOMER We appreciate your confidence in DION Farm Equipment and thank you for your trust. In prepar- ing this manual, we hope we have provided you with a valuable tool for operating and maintaining this fine machine. Use this manual as your guide. Following the instructions given here will result in many years of dependable service from your machine.
- Page 4 F6715E968...
-
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 6 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ........................... 7 CHECK LIST ..............................8 FOREWORD ..............................9 SAFETY RULES ..............................11 TRANSMISSION SHAFT OPERATION ....................13 STOPPING PROCEDURES ........................13 GUARDS AND SHIELDS ........................14 SAFETY SIGN LOCATION ..........................15 SAFETY SIGN APPLICATION PROCEDURE .................. -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications and design are subject to change without notice and without liability therefore NOTE: Specifications apply only to the F67 model. Shipping F67 NewHolland Dimensions Dion John Deere CaseIH Overall 189 cm (74.5”) 205 cm (80.5”) 205 cm (80.5”) 203 cm (80”) -
Page 7: Serial Number Location
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION For your convenience, write down in full in this manual both the model and serial numbers of your machine, as shown on the name plate illustrated below. Always mention both the model and the serial numbers when ordering parts or regarding any other correspondence referring to your machine Write down your number here: SERIAL NUMBER... -
Page 8: Check List
CHECK LIST PRE-SEASON CHECKS Check condition of guards and knives Check condition of chains and chain guides Check chain tension and elongation Check condition and tension of drive belts Look for loose or missing bolts and parts Make sure no safety decal is missing and make sure they are readable Check condition of saw teeth Check condition of drum fingers. -
Page 9: Foreword
The safety of the operator is one of the main con- most operating conditions and will perform in rela- cerns in designing and developing a new F67 Ro- tion to the service it receives. tary Corn Attachment. Designers built in as many safety features as possible. -
Page 10: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOLLOW A SAFETY PROGRAM For proper operation of a corn attachment, you must be a qualified and authorized operator. To be qualified, you must read and understand the written instructions supplied in this Operator’s Manual, have training, and know the safety rules and regulations for the job. - Page 11 SAFETY RULES • Disengage the PTO and shut off engine before • Never lubricate or clean any part while the ma- leaving the operator’s seat for refueling, lubricat- chine or tractor engine is running. ing or adjusting the machine. • Keep hands and body out of hitch area when at- •...
-
Page 12: Transmission Shaft Operation
SAFETY RULES TRANSMISSION SHAFT OPERATION STOPPING PROCEDURES No matter what type of machine is being used, it is • POWER-TAKE-OFF DRIVE - Before starting the extremely hazardous to perform any kind of main- tractor engine make sure that the PTO locking de- tenance work while the machine is running. -
Page 13: Guards And Shields
SAFETY RULES GUARDS AND SHIELDS - FIGURES 1 TO 3 An hinged guard covers the intermediate chain (item 3 in figure 3). The rotary corn attachment is equipped with guards and shields wherever an accident is likely to take An hinged guard covers the drive shaft (item 4 in place. -
Page 14: Safety Sign Location
SAFETY SIGN LOCATION IMPORTANT: All safety decals should be in place and maintained in good condition. Decals should be readable at all times. Figure 4 Safety sign location Figure 6 Safety sign locations Figure 5 Safety sign locations Figure 7 Safety sign locations (R.H. side) F6715E968... -
Page 15: Safety Sign Application Procedure
SAFETY SIGN LOCATION SAFETY SIGN APPLICATION PROCEDURE 3. Press slightly on the surface of the safety sign to remove all air bubbles. 1. The surface should be free from dirt, grease, earth, or any other foreign material. 2. When the surface is dry, remove a portion of the backing paper and apply the decal in part and align its position as per the surrounding parts. -
Page 16: Installation
IMPORTANT: The lifting arm (item 3) should not be used for moving or lifting the attachment. It should The F67 Rotary Corn Attachment is delivered to the only be used for laying it flat on the ground. dealer on a shipping skid (item 1) normally accom- panied by a box (item 2) containing the adaptor kit 3. - Page 17 9. The lift arm can now be removed and the At- The installation is done by the dealer before deliv- tachment may be lifted using the hook on top of ery to the client. Contact your Dion representative if the frame. needed.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF THE ROTARY CORN ATTACHMENT ON THE DION FORAGE HARVESTER NOTE: Refer to the Forage Harvester operator’s manual for brands other than Dion. NOTE: Always remove tension on balancing springs before installing or removing attachment from Forage Harvester.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Figure 14 Align Figure 16 Square lock pin in place 7. Adjust the springs (item 1) by turning the screw (item 2) sleeves (item 4) with the handle (item 3). Two balancing springs are required to op- erate your attachment. Bolt the spring bracket (item 5) on the attaching bar (item 6) as shown.
- Page 20 INSTALLATION 9. Install the rotary corn attachment drive chain 10. Adjust the Forage Harvester lifting arms in op- (item 1, figure 18). Use the #60 X 36 3/4” lg (93 erating position. Bring the chain underneath the cm) chain with a #60 connecting link (item 1) tightening sprocket (item 2, figure 18) as shown.
-
Page 21: Operating
OPERATING OPERATING TIPS BOLT SAE-2 SAE-5 Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs WARNING: Before operating the Rotary Corn attachment, make sure that all safety rules 1/4” are observed by people working with or near 5/16” this machine. Refer to pages 11 to 16. 3/8” NOTE: Generally, it is recommended to be careful 1/2”... -
Page 22: Lubrication
LUBRICATION CAUTION: Never lubricate and/or clean any part while the machine and/or the tractor engine is running. LUBRICATION CHART These symbols indicate the specific points which must be lubricated, greased and verified. SYMBOL DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY Black on white Grease every 8 hours of Chain tightener - 2 places operation Black on white... -
Page 23: Tightener Rod Lubrication
LUBRICATION GEAR BOXES OIL LEVEL - FIGURE 25, ITEM 1. IMPORTANT: Check oil level on gear boxes before each season and every 40 hours of operation. Figure 23 Conveyor chain (item 2) lubricated with spray oil TIGHTENER ROD LUBRICATION - FIGURE 24 Lubricate the tightener rods every 40 hours of op- Figure 25 Checking gear box oil level with gauge eration or at the end of the season, before storage. -
Page 24: Drum Greasing
LUBRICATION DRUM GREASING - FIGURES 26 AND 27 As a precautionary measure, at the end of each sea- son, grease the drum bearings (4 on each drum). The lower bearing is accessible under the skid and the two internal bearings are accessible through the top (see figure 26). -
Page 25: Adjustments - Maintenance
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE NOTE: Keep in mind that any maintenance or CONVEYOR CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 28 TO 31 adjustment described in this manual is the owner’s sole responsibility. IMPORTANT: The conveyor chains must be adjusted before each day of operation and after the WARNING: Never remove guards or make ad- justments while machine and/or tractor en- first hour of operation. -
Page 26: Conveyor Chain Verification
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE CONVEYOR CHAIN VERIFICATION To tighten the chain, simply loosen nut (item 1) and then tighten bolt (item 2) until chain tension is appro- FIGURES 32, 33 AND 34 priate or until nut (item 1) no longer touches support Check chain stretch every 40 hours of operation or bracket (item 4) 1/16”... - Page 27 ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE New Chain 1.5% wear. Shorten the chain by removing one of the two coupling links. 3% wear, replace conveyor chains Figure 34 Measuring chain stretch F6715E968...
-
Page 28: Chain Synchronization
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE CHAIN SYNCHRONIZATION FIGURES 35 AND 36 When a new conveyor chain is installed, it is im- portant to synchronize both conveyor chains. The chains are synchronized when the teeth on both chains are perfectly centered with one another, as shown in figure 35. -
Page 29: Chain Replacement
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE CHAIN REPLACEMENT - FIGURES 37 AND 38 INTERMEDIATE CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 39 When the chain is overly stretched (figure 34), it must be replaced. The intermediate chain must be kept tight at all times. Regularly check chain play and adjust if nec- Replacement position: essary. -
Page 30: Disk Cleaner Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE DISK CLEANER ADJUSTMENT - FIGURE 40 To prevent debris accumulation and material jam, regularly check and adjust the disk cleaning forks located on the lateral fingers. Adjust so that the gap between the tip of the teeth and the cleaner is kept at 1/4”... -
Page 31: Deflector-Knife Replacement
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE DEFLECTOR-KNIFE REPLACEMENT CUTTING DISK DRIVE BELT TENSION FIGURE 43 ADJUSTMENT - FIGURE 45 The deflector-knives are installed under the disks 1. At the end of each season, clear debris that may (around the edge or on the spokes) to prevent de- accumulate under the belt guards. -
Page 32: Deflector Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT - FIGURE 46 FRICTION DISKS REPLACEMENT - FIGURE 47 Deflectors (item 1) must be adjusted according to The friction clutch protect the machine against over- the corn’s height. Position the deflectors so they are loads and reduces the load at start-up. It includes just above the horizontal when operating in normal two friction disks which are under a calibrated pres- conditions. -
Page 33: Drive Belt Replacement
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - FIGURE 48 DRUM ADJUSTMENT - FIGURES 49 AND 50 Follow these instructions to replace the drive belts: The two drums are factory adjusted and do not need adjustment, except in the case of repair (bearing re- 1. -
Page 34: Scraper Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS - MAINTENANCE SCRAPER ADJUSTMENT - FIGURE 51 It may be necessary to adjust the scrapers after they have been moved or replaced. 1/4" (6 mm) 1. Remove the drums. 2. Loosen the scraper bolts. 3. Align the chain channel ridge with the frame 1/8"... -
Page 35: Maintenance Summary
MAINTENANCE SUMMARY Conveyor chain tension adjustment Driving chain tension adjustment Greasing - Chain tighteners (2 places) Cleaning and removing accumulated debris Chain and tightener rod lubrication Overrunning clutch lubrication Greasing - drum bearings (8 places) Belt verification Chain stretch verification Cutting disks bolt verification Knife verification Deflector knives verification... -
Page 36: Storage
STORAGE IMPORTANT: An adequate maintenance and stor- age is essential to ensure the ma- chine durability. They should never be neglected. At the end of the season, we would suggest the fol- lowing procedures: 1. Clean out the rotary attachment of all dirt, earth, material, excess of grease, or any other foreign substance which may absorb water thus caus- ing rust. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Excessive amount of corn ears on the ground Causes: Dry conditions Corn variety with ears of corn not holding strongly to the plant Solutions: Raise the deflector tubes higher than the ears of corn Install the support channel (see figure below) for dry conditions supplied with the adaptor kit. Lower the attachment so that the drums come in contact with the plant, under the ear of the corn. - Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Complete or frequent stop Causes: Disks or chain is jamming which makes the clutch slip Clutch disks are worn Solutions: Clear the disks or the chain Verify and adjust chain tension Reduce forward speed in down corn conditions Replace the disks on the friction clutch Problem: Disk jamming...