Geringhoff Rota-Disc Operating Instructions Manual

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Rota – Disc*

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Carl Geringhoff – Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Gersteinstraße 18, D – 59227 Ahlen

Tel. ++49-2382-9814-0, Fax ++49-2382-981440

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info@geringhoff.de

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www.geringhoff.de

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Page 1 Operating instructions Rota – Disc* Corn header Carl Geringhoff – Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG Gersteinstraße 18, D – 59227 Ahlen Tel. ++49-2382-9814-0, Fax ++49-2382-981440 E-Mail: info@geringhoff.de Internet: www.geringhoff.de E –BA-RD-03...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content General Certificate of conformity EC 02 / 000 General safety arrangements 01 / 020 Introduction 01 / 000 To the customer 01 / 010 Warning label (pictograms) 01 / 030 Corn header Contrate gearing speed change 09 / 600 Couplers between the stripping plates 09 / 640 Corn header to mount...
Page 3 Introduction These operating instructions describe the most essential working steps for a safe handling and use of the Geringhoff products. Read these instructions and observe the safety notes. A regular maintenance and care will help to keep the value of the product and to ensure a trouble- free use over many years to your benefit.
Page 4 To the customer We thank you for the confidence placed in us on the purchase of a Geringhoff product. Hereunder you’ll find some important information for the use of these operating instructions: • When using the operating instructions, we recommend using also the spare part catalogue for gaining an in-depth understanding of essential details.
Page 5: General Safety Arrangements
General safety arrangements To prevent accidents, follow strictly these operating instructions and warning notes on machine. Before starting the machine, check it for operational dependability and traffic safety! Apart from these operating instructions, follow also the current safety instructions! The warning signs and labels give important notes for the safe operation of the machine and serve to your and the health of others! Prior to starting the works, make yourself familiar with...
Page 6: Warning Label (Pictograms)
Warning label (pictograms) ISO 11684 Prior to performing maintenance and repairing works, the motor to turn off and the key to withdraw! It’s only allowed to go into the dangerous zone when the lifting cylinder safety is put in! Keep off the dangerous zone between During the operation guards must not header and machine! be opened or removed!
Page 8 Rota – Disc* corn header Rota – Disc* We reserve the right of making modifications for the sake of progress. Sizes and weights are approximate values and refer each to the standard versions of the different header types. Due to the great number of header models and combines this list cannot show all the different illustrated variants.
Page 9 Corn header to unpack Scope of supply / state at time of supply Subject to model and type the header can be supplied in horizontal position or upright on a shipping crate. Each consignment is accompanied by a detailed and type- referred packing list.
Page 10 Corn header to unpack Transport protection folding corn headers Apart from the transport protection as shown in picture N 003, folding corn headers from 8 rows are fitted with an additional protection (B) on the frame. Bolts (B) not to remove before definite placing down of the header and removing of the hoist.
Page 11 Assembly preparations on the combine Front protection on gathering channel The standard front protection (S) on top of the feeding chain and the stripping angles (A) on the gathering channel front are to be dismounted. The corn header itself is fitted with a special front protection.
Page 12 Mounting of the corn header Adaptation to the combine The corn header is to be placed down on the supports (C). Check the correctness of the adaptation parts. Fur further information, see spare part catalogue 3061000 from picture table 60/.. Combine to move to the header.
Page 13 Corn header drive Drive with PTO-shaft Unfolding corn heads are driven by a simple PTO-shaft on the right side. Subject to the combine models, they can also be driven on the left side, e.g. machines > 6 rows. PTO-shaft protection to prevent from turning via chain (K). If the combine is fitted with a pivoting shield, overlapping to be checked in extended state.
Page 14 Hydraulic connections Multicoupler If the combine is fitted with a multicoupler (optional), the header should be fitted likewise. The suitable coupler (optional) can be added to the supply. The operation to be made according to the instructions of the combine manufacturer. When checking the functions, keep off the dangerous zone.
Page 15 Hydraulic functions of folding corn headers Folding process (from transport in working position) Reel horizontal adjustment of the combine to actuate until the header has reached its working position. Keep off the dangerous zone! Keep off the working range of the header! header! Valve actuation not to finish until 10 seconds after complete...
Page 16 Drive coupler folding headers Drive coupler folding headers The drive coupler, if any, ensures an automatic coupling of the PTO-shaft drive. Prior to start-up and then in regular intervals the correct osition of the coupling halfs to check. Check the protective devices (S) for correct fitting. Machine always to let idle.
Page 17 Divider noses to mount Selection of the divider noses for mounting Divider noses with bore (D) The supplied center divider noses differ only by a bore (D) about 18 mm Ø if the header has been supplied with a transport protection. These center divider noses are to mount right and left (T) from the center (M) for receiving the transport protection.
Page 18 Divider noses to mount The center divider noses to mount to the shields Only possible with the hydraulic connection already mounted. Start folding process. If folding shields are open, procedure to stop. Motor to turn off ! Corn header to secure against unwanted lowering! Mounting procedure of the divider noses is the same as for the other center noses.
Page 19 Road transport Front protection Unfolding headers up to a transport width of 3,0 m are fitted with an unlighted transport protection. All foldable headers up to a transport width of 3,3 m are fitted with a lighted transport protection. The connection is made via a standard socket which, if not available, must be mounted on or below the driver stand.
Page 20 Operation and function of monitor Monitor to connect to the header Plug-type connector of the monitor cable coming from the driver cabin to connect right with the header coupler. Current supply to activate as described on page 09 / 080 Speed indication on monitor reads „...
Page 21: Cut-Off Block
Stripping plate adjustment Function and basic adjustment The basic front adjustment is 20 mm and the rear one 23 mm in position „ narrow “. That means, the stripping plates are pushed together as far as possible. The wedge-shaped adjustment is of essence for the function of the header.
Page 22 Gathering chains Gathering chains Special slipping wheels (R) are to secure the gathering chains and to prevent the penetration of foreign substances. The position of the gathering chain drivers (A) to each other is permanently changing, even on normal harvest operation by response of the slipping function.
Page 23: Change Speed Gear
Transmission – oil control (maintenance intervals) Row unit transmission Corn header to lift to a height of about 1 m to allow the lowering protection to engage. Turn of Diesel engine! The oil level is controlled by a standard dip stick on the oil filling plug.
Page 24: Contrate Gearing Speed Change
Contrate gearing speed change Nominal speed is not reached Unless reaching the nominal speed of the header of about n = 720 -750 U/min., the speed can be corrected by changing the contrate gear within the transmission (K). First to check whether the speed of the combine on the PTO-shaft connection (B) in question is in line with the factory specifications.
Page 25 Couplings between the row units Centaflex-couplers Centaflex-couplers (C) to be checked in regular intervals for the state of the flexible elements (E) and engaging dogs. Worn parts to replace immediately. Axial clearance (S) of 2 mm for the center part (C) absolutely to keep.
Page 26 Trial run First trial run Corn header to lower near to the ground. Keep off the dangerous zone. All guards to close! Machine first to let idle. Check the smoothness of running. In case of trouble turn off immediately! Secure against unwanted lowering! Troubleshoot! Check the working speed on the monitor.
Page 27 Cross conveying auger/ Feeding Conveying aids The conveying aids (F) are mounted as standard on the cross conveying auger. On option, these conveying aids can be enclosed unpacked and mounted on the site. In the event of a not uniform feeding all over the combine width, the conveying aid (size B) is to mount 40 mm narrower than the inside gathering channel width is.
Page 28 Cross conveying auger / Feeding Sliding clutch cross conveying auger All auger drives are fitted with a maintenance-free and not readjustable sliding clutch. If the sliding clutch reacts, machine immediately to turn off and troubleshoot. Insufficient torque of the clutch cannot be decisive for the response behaviour.
Page 29: Gathering Chains
Overload protections and slipping clutches Basic equipment of all headers A number of overload protections and slipping clutches are provided for the safe operation of the machine. If these devices respond, corn header immediately to turn off! Diesel motor of the combine also to turn off and header to secure against unwanted lowering! Troubleshoot and trouble to rectify.
Page 30 Rota –Disc* Working angle adjustment Working angle ( basic position) A working angle of 27° is factory-set. If the combine is fitted with larger or smaller tires than the series equipment, we recommend checking the working angle. The same applies also to crawlers.
Page 31: Knife Disk Shaft
Rota-Disc* - stubble cutter / stripper Adjustment of stubble cutters The cutter (M) to place as near as possible to the rotating knives (R). Distance max. 1 mm. For setting the knife (M) the row unit to turn one rotation.
Page 32 Rota-Disc* - Knife disk shaft Cutting disk shafts The frontal 4 cutting disks are the most stressed ones. The disks to replace in time to prevent the rotor working edges from further wearing. It is recommend to replace the knife disks from a diameter of 110 mm.
Page 33: Stripping Rotors
Bearing to remove from the rotor Seeger circlip ring (R1) to remove. Use Geringhoff special tool, spare part 501165, for pulling out the bearing and set collar. Seeger circlip ring (R2) before the rear bearing to remove.
Page 34 Row unit RD Cut-off block The cut-off block (P) is mounted with screws (S) beneath the stripping plates in front of the gearbox. If required, the spacing (A) to the rotors (max. 1 mm) is to be adjusted via spacers put between the cut-off block and the row unit gear.
Page 35: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care Cleaning after the harvest season Once finished quite a dry harvest season, a dry cleaning is recommended using only compressed air. If the machine was exposed to humidity with thus getting strongly soiled, a high-pressure cleaner should be used. First, the shields and gathering chains to take off and all bearings lubricated.
Page 36: Drive
Maintenance and care Gathering chains Prior to winterizing the header, the gathering chains should be protected against corrosion using an adequate oil. In the season to follow, the right and left chains should be changed to get a uniform stress. Plastic bodywork The plastic elements do not need a special care.
Page 37: Hydraulics
Help in case of malfunctions Hydraulics Trouble: Cause: Remedial action: Page: Corn header cannot be lifted Not enough hydraulic oil Oil to refill 09/200 Lifting force too low Additional lifting cylinder required 09/120 Hydraulic functions of the header No flowing-through in the hydraulic Connections / couplers / don’t work connections...
Page 38 Help in case of malfunctions Drive Trouble Cause: Remedial action: Page: Drive is turned on but does not turn PTO-shaft PTO-shaft to check 09/160 PTO-shaft coupler does not engage Locking not made, coupling halves to check for 09/160 complete engaging 09/240 Driver of the drive coupler defective Drivers to check...
Page 39: Stripping Unit
Help in case of malfunctions Trouble: Cause: Remedy: Page: Stripping unit Header stops during the harvest Sluggishness Stubble cutter knife distance too great 10/000 Stubble cutter cutting edge round Parts to replace 10/000 Working speed too high To adapt Rotors are blocked Stripper Stripper to adjust 10/000...
Page 40 Help in case of malfunctions Trouble: Cause: Remedy: Page: Stripping unit (continued) Corn stubbles too long Working height Header to adjust lower, if required ground adaptation system to mount 09/360 Stubble cutter worn Parts to replace, if required 10/000 Divider noses To adjust flatter, header to put nearer to the ground 09/360...
Page 41 Help in case of malfunctions Trouble: Cause: Remedy: Page: Cross conveying auger Cross conveying auger stops during Overload Material quantity to reduce operation Chaff portion too high Sliding clutch responds Foreign bodies to remove Stripper to check 09/800 Drive Chain and clutch to check 10/400 Original combine splashboard Splashboard to remove...
Page 42 Sunflower equipment Cutter to mount Right gathering chain to release and plastic block (4) to put in. Holding down device for gathering chain to put on pin (5), see ill. Stripping plates to open so much that premounted cutter (M) can be pushed in, see above graph (ill. A-A) and also (ill.
Page 43 Sunflower equipment Plastic driver To improve the material transport and due to the better feeding angle, the plastic blocks (K) as shown in the illustration, must be mounted on all chain drivers via the enclosed screws. Attention! For the harvest of maize, the plastic blocks (K) must be dismounted.
Page 44 Change speed gear (special equipment) Change speed gear for speed reduction On option, 3 different change speed gears (G) are available. Particular harvest and harvest material may require changing the speed. • 5 – speed for the corn and sunflower harvest •...
Page 45 Bodywork increase (lateral, special equipment) Bodywork increase laterally right and left For sunflower and corn harvest to avoid harvest losses Mounting instructions: Bores (in front: Ø9; rear 2x11-2x Ø9) to bore via template (504286 left; 504287 right). In the area of the bores, one mounting hole each from below and/or inside to bore into the outer divider nose (Ø...
Page 46 Notes for special harvest conditions Shield extension rubber If the maize plants are thin or even crumbly, the shield extension rubbers (G) can be screwed off. There is also the chance of extending the gap (S) according to the conditions by removing a uniform piece each right and left.
Page 47 Special tools Dismounting tool Order no. 501165 Chain dismounting tool Order No.: 501190 Adjustment for dismounting the gathering chains Adjustment for dismounting the front chain wheels 36 / 000...
Page 48 Starting torque for bolts Minimum starting torque for screwing grade II in conformity with 1c Current for bolts Dimension size M rated in Nm M rated in Nm M rated t in Nm degree of firmness 8.8 degree of firmness 10.9 degree of firmness 12.9 13,0 15,5...
Page 49 Hydraulic circuit diagram folding headers Hydraulic circuit diagram for foldable headers from 6 – 12 rows In case of queries o r possible troubles on the hydraulic control of the corn header, please get in touch with our customer service at: Phone no. ++49-2382-981452 Fax ++49-2382-981456 36 / 300...
Page 50 Headlights for combines with foldable corn heads 36 / 500...
Page 51 New Holland CX/CR combine changes on the gathering channel Changes on the CNH combine gathering channel Before mounting a header to the CNH-combine of the series CX and CR it is a must to remove the brackets (L) of the upper arm location. Attention ! Only the brackets to remove, since the other mechanism forms the swivel of the pivoting shield!
Page 52 (M). This adjustment allows approaching to the required working angle of the corn header Rota-Disc. A further adjustment of the working angle of the header can be made via the standard angle adjustment of the header (see also 09/480.
Page 53 John Deere series 22… conversion to WTS, CTS, STS Feed opening of the corn header Certain opening sizes of the header for all combine makes and models are determined for the feeding to the gathering channel of the combine. The exact opening width to be learnt from the sketches in the spare part catalogue from picture table 60/..