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Crop Sweeper Owner's Manual
Distributed By
Equipment
PO Box 356
1302 K Road
Minden, NE 68959
1-800-264-6587
www.patriotequip.com
Instructions for Safety, Operation and Assembly are included

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  • Page 1 Crop Sweeper Owner’s Manual Distributed By Equipment PO Box 356 1302 K Road Minden, NE 68959 1-800-264-6587 www.patriotequip.com Instructions for Safety, Operation and Assembly are included...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to install Safety Decals - Safety Decals - Operating the Crop Sweeper - Controls Operation Adjusting the height of the Crop Sweeper Fore and Aft Setting - Extra Electric Plug at Valve Block Hints to Improve Performance Trouble Shooting Plugging Reel Doesn’t Lift or Work Properly -...

  • Page 3: Safety And Operation Rules

    This manual was written to help you understand the safe operating procedures of the Crop Sweeper. We want you as our partner in safety. A copy of this manual should be available to all persons who may operate this machine.

  • Page 4: Safety Alert Symbol

    4. Comply with all safety warnings and cautions in this manual and in the combine operator’s manuals. 5. Do not allow any riders on the corn head or near the Crop Sweeper when in use. 6. In case of any defect or awareness of potential danger, please contact Patriot Equipment at 1- 800-264-6587 immediately.

  • Page 5: Operator Qualifications

    Operation of this Crop Sweeper shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition anyone who will operate or work around a Crop Sweeper must use good common sense. In order to be qualified, they must also know and meet all other requirements, such as: .

  • Page 6: Safety Affirmation

    1. I have read and understand the operator’s manual and all safety signs before operation, maintenance, adjusting, or unplugging the Crop Sweeper. 2. I will allow only trained persons to operate the Crop Sweeper. *An untrained operator is not qualified to operate this equipment.

  • Page 7: Machine Inspection

    Machine Inspection After delivery of your new Crop Sweeper and/or completion of assembly, and before each use, inspection of the machine is mandatory. This inspection should include, but not be limited to: 1. Check to see that all guards are in place, secured and functional.
  • Page 8 Serial Number Decal: TS2003: Decal located below hydraulic motor. Patriot Decal: TS2004 Crop Sweeper Decal: CSP154 Decals are located on the main arm. Chain Pinch Point Decal: CSP152 Falling Reel Pinch Point Decal: CSP153 Hydraulic Oil Warning Decal: BC2515 Decals are located on the upper chain cover.

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    Safety Decal Locations and Part Numbers CSP154 CSP152 CSP153 TS2004 TS2003 BC2515 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...

  • Page 10: Operating The Crop Sweeper

    Crop Sweeper. Finally, the Crop Sweeper also uses the reel drive hydraulic circuit from the combine to supply oil to the reel motor giving control of the reel speed to the operator. The operator can adjust the reel speed the same way they do with the reel on the platform head, right from the cab of the combine.

  • Page 11: Operation

    10. On standing corn or in fluff run the CROP SWEEPER about ear high with the paddles running slowly to keep the trash and fluff moving into the auger and feeder house. 11. When the CROP SWEEPER is not in use, move it to a position that allows for the best visibility for the combine operator.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Height Of The Crop Sweeper

    2. Use the hydraulic cylinder lower link plates by moving them up or down and flipping left to right to get the optimum height when the CROP SWEEPER is in the down position. 3. NOTE: When making adjustments, care must be used to prevent the reel from making contact with the corn head or combine cab.

  • Page 13: Hints To Improve Performance

    PADDLES. 7. When either of these longer paddles are used, the Crop Sweeper reel is not able to be drawn in as close to the auger as would be possible with the standard paddles. The reel is drawn in close when it is necessary to clear fluff building up in front of the auger and feeder house.

  • Page 14: Trouble Shooting

     Check the switch box to see if it has more than one switch that is in the on position. The crop sweeper is designed to have a single circuit active at a time.  Depending on make and model of the combine, check to see that the reel is activated with the operating system.

  • Page 15: Hydraulic Motor Wobbles/Hanger Bearings Wobble

     Loosen set screws on the center tube and Hydraulic motor not running straight and/or hanger bearings not running straight. run the Crop Sweeper empty. This should center the bearings to run straight.  Tighten the set screws Crop Material Wrapping...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    It is the policy of Minden Machine Shop Inc. to improve its products whenever possible and practical to do so. We reserve the right to make changes, improvements and modifications at any time without incurring the obligation to make such changes, improvements and modifications on any equipment sold previously. Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 17 Dealer Information: Not Applicable, check here: [ ] Dealer Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone #: Email: End User Information: Purchaser: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone #: Email: Equipment: Serial #: Date of Purchase: Crop Sweeper V 10.0...

  • Page 18: Crop Sweeper Assembly

    CROP SWEEPER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 19 Thank you for choosing the Patriot Crop Sweeper for your needs! The following is the assembly guide for the machine. Please refer to Left Side the machine layout on this page as you assemble the crop sweeper. Rear Tube Just a few references before the assembly process begins. The left...
  • Page 20 12Row22 Adjustable Adjustable 12Row30 12Row36 Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable 16Row20 42" Adjustable Adjustable 16Row22 Adjustable Adjustable 16Row30 60" Adjustable Adjustable 18Row20 Adjustable Adjustable 18Row22 Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 21 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 22 Find and mark the center location of the the corn head. This will be the base meaurement for the installation. It will be useful to mark the locations of the crop sweeper pivot arms at this time. The first to be mounted will be the main lift cylinder mount (Item 1) and the outer bearing mounts (Item 2) to the main upper back beam of the corn head.
  • Page 23 Safety Lock Bearing Ear Mounting Plate CS-A004 Gator Clamp Weldment B5/8x1.5 Hex Bolt N5/8NYL Nylock Nut B1/2x1.5 Hex Bolt Minden Machine Shop Inc. N1/2NYL Nylock Nut 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 CS-P079 Universal Mount Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 24 Hex Bolt B5/8x1.5 Hex Bolt N5/8NYL Nylock Nut N1/2NYL Nylock Nut Minden Machine Shop Inc. CS-P083 Right Universal One Eared Bearing Bracket 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 CS-A003 Left or Right Idler Clamp Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 25 2 Bolt Flange with 1-1/4" Bearing B5/8x1.5 Hex Bolt B1/2x1.5 Hex Bolt N5/8NYL Nylock Nut Minden Machine Shop Inc. N1/2NYL Nylock Nut 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 CS-P084 Left Universal One Ear Bearing Bracket Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 26 Standard Crop Sweeper Mount Front of Cornhead Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Standard Mount Assembly Standard Crop Sweeper Mount B5/8x6.5 Hex Bolt W5/8F Plain Washer Minden Machine Shop Inc. N5/8NYL Nylock Nut 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220...
  • Page 27 Standard Mount CS-P041 JD Channel Bracket CS-P042 JD Lift Cylinder Mount Offset Bracket CS-P043 JD Offset Bracket Washer Minden Machine Shop Inc. B5/8x1.5 Hex Bolt 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 N5/8NYL Nylock Nut Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 28 (Item 2) and then mount the crop sweeper brackets. Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Standard Mount Assembly Crop Sweeper Standard Mount Assembly CS-A009 Case Adapter Bracket Weldment CS-P044 Case Adapter Clamp Plate B5/8x6.5 Hex Bolt Minden Machine Shop Inc.
  • Page 29 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Standard Mount Assembly Standard Mount CS-P080 Clamp Plate B5/8x8.5 Hex Bolt Minden Machine Shop Inc. W5/8F Plain Washer 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 N5/8NYL 5/8 Std NC Nylock Nut Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 30 Drago GT Mount Assembly Attach the adapter bracket to the corn head first. Then attach the crop sweeper mounting brackets. Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Standard Mount Assembly Standard Mount Assembly CS-A014 Drago GT Adapter Weldment B5/8x1.5 Hex Bolt...
  • Page 31 The assembly of the Geringhoff pre-2012 mount is relatively the same as the Geringhoff 2012 and later, except the Geringhoff pre-2012 will use the CS-P080 clamp plates, Item 31. Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 32 Geringhoff idler arm RH CS-A007 Geringhoff Idler Arm LH B1/2X4.5 Hex Bolt CS-P079 Hyd Cylinder Mounting Plate B1/2X1.5 Hex Bolt CS-P080 Mounting Plate B5/8X6.5 Hex Bolt Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 33 Be sure to align all bearings (Item 15) for correct assembly and operation. See main lift cylinder assembly and right and left side bearing mount for further assembly. Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 34 Flange Bearing Ear Mounting Plate CS-A008 Geringhoff idler arm RH CS-A007 Geringhoff Idler Arm LH B1/2x4.5 Hex Bolt CS-P079 Hyd Cylinder Mounting Plate B1/2x1.5 Hex Bolt Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 35 Lexion Mount The crop sweeper for the Lexion corn head uses the formed clamp plate (Item 2). Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Standard Mount Assembly Standard Mount CS-P078 Lexion Mount Plate W5/8F Plain Washer Minden Machine Shop Inc. N5/8NYL...
  • Page 36 Gleaner 3000 Series Mount The Gleaner crop sweeper mount uses angled brackets to match the angle of the top support beam on the corn head. Use the mounts as templates to drill the mounting holes. Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER...
  • Page 37 Mount weldments (Item 2) as a guide to mark the hole locations that will need to be drilled. The lower support brackets (Item 3) will need installed as well to fully support the crop sweeper. Parts List ITEM...
  • Page 38 Detail C The mounting plates should face the rear of the corn head when mounted correctly 8 Row 30" Crop Sweeper Shown Assemble the rear tube which is the square main tube. Use the 1/2" x 1-1/2" bolts and nuts to fasten the tubes together. If the crop sweeper kit came with a tube extension, install it now.
  • Page 39 Hex Bolt N3/8NYL Nylock Nut B3/4x4.0 Hex Bolt N3/4NYL Nylock Nut B3/4x4.0C Carriage Bolt W3/4F Plain Washer 1-1/2 x 10 Cylinder Minden Machine Shop Inc. Bearing Insert 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Snap Ring Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 40 Align the mount arm in the correct location and tighten the fasteners. Carriage Bolt W3/4F Plain Washer 1-1/2 x 10 Cylinder Bearing Insert Minden Machine Shop Inc. Snap Ring 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 CS-A001 Motor Mount and Bearing Arm Weldment Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 41 Install the upper and lower chain covers with the 5/16" x 1" bolts and nylock nuts. Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 42 Metal Shield Upper CS-P011 Overcenter Cam Lock B1/2x1.5CB Carriage Bolt B5/16x1.0 Hex Bolt N5/16NYL Nylock Nut 60 Series Roller Chain 28.1 60 Series Connector Link Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 43 (Refer to ANSI Standard B15.1.) WARNING: USE OF ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT ON TAPERED CONE SURFACES OR ON BOLTTHREADS WHEN MOUNTING MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO SHEAVES AND SPROCKETS. THIS VOIDS ALL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTIES. Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 44 Add the third paddle with the 3/8" bolts and nuts. Tighten the bolts lightly. This is called a paddle set. Repeat for each row of the crop sweeper. Slide the paddle sets to the center of each of their associated rows directly above the center of the gathering chains.
  • Page 45 CSP150 5-3/4" for 15" Paddle CSP151 10" for 19" Paddle B1/4x.75BHStainless Hex Button Head Screw N1/4NYL Nylock Nut Minden Machine Shop Inc. N3/8NYL Nylock Nut 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 B3/8x3/4 Hex Bolt Crop Sweeper V 10.0...

  • Page 46: Crop Sweeper Hydraulics

    CROP SWEEPER HYDRAULICS Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 47 5 with stripper plates Cylinders 2 without stripper plates 3 or 5 Both Lift Cylinders DETAIL E DETAIL D DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL C Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 48 Refer to Detail B on the previous page and assemble the hydraulic flow dividers as shown. When asssembled, mount the hydraulic flow dividers onto the mounts on the rear tube of the crop sweeper using the 1/4" x 2-1/2" bolts and nylock nuts.
  • Page 49 R1706A-608668-14400 (BLACK TIE, 144" LONG) R1706A-608648-14400 (BLACK AND WHITE TIE, 144" LONG (LONG DROP HYD. HOSE END) DETAIL A Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 50 DETAIL A the bottom port will have to be capped. DETAIL B Once the hydraulic hoses are installed, be sure to tighten all the connections. Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 51 8 ROW CROP SWEEPER INSIDE FORE/AFT CYLINDER HOSE PLACEMENT 6801-6-6 FITTINGS FOR ALL FORE/AFT CYLINDERS 1 - (CLEAR TIE, 70.5" LONG) R1704A-606606-07050 2 - (YELLOW TIE, 63.5" LONG) R1704A-606606-06350 3 - (YELLOW TIE, 63.5" LONG) R1704A-606606-06350 4 - (CLEAR TIE, 70.5" LONG) R1704A-606606-07050 5 - (BLUE TIE, 114.5"...
  • Page 52 Attach the other end of hose 3 to the cross fitting as shown in Detail A on the previous page. Be sure to route all hoses so they will not get pinched and will be out of the way during operation. Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 53 8 ROW CROP SWEEPER OUTSIDE FORE/AFT CYLINDER HOSE PLACEMENT 5 - (BLUE TIE, 114.5" LONG) R1704A-606666-11450 6 - (BLUE TIE, 114.5" LONG) R1704A-606666-11450 7 - (WHITE TIE, 130.5" LONG) R1704A-606606-13050 8 - (RED TIE, 117.5" LONG) R1740A-606606-11750 9 - (WHITE TIE, 130.5" LONG) R1704A-606606-13050 10 - (RED TIE, 117.5"...
  • Page 54 Large ties have been included for this step. Be sure the hoses will not get pinched or be in the way during operation. Finally, make sure the hoses have enough room so that they can flex with the machine as it is adjusted during operation. Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 55 Crop Sweeper Hydraulics for Single Set Fore/Aft Arms 6 Row 30 As Example Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 56 TEE 37 degree JIC TEE UNION #6M 5 if stripper plates 2 if no stripper plates 5 or 2 DETAIL E DETAIL D DETAIL B DETAIL C Minden Machine Shop Inc. DETAIL A 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 57 Refer to Detail C on the previous page and assemble the hydraulic flow divider as shown. When asssembled, mount the hydraulic flow divider onto the mount on the rear tube of the crop sweeper using the 1/4" x 2-1/2" bolts and nylock nuts.
  • Page 58 If the reel operates backwards, reverse the hose connections at the combine. DETAIL A Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 59 R1706A-606606-07200 R1704A-606606-19800 NO TIE GREEN TIE R1704A-606606-19800 GREEN TIE R1704A-606606-21000 BLUE TIE R1704A-606606-02800 NO TIE DETAIL B R1704A-606606-02200 NO TIE STRIPPER PLATES DETAIL A Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 60 Corn heads with single acting deck plates will only use the top port and the bottom port will have to be capped. Once the hydraulic hoses are installed, be sure to tighten all the connections. Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 61 BLUE TIE RED TIE JIC TEE 1704A-606666-11450 BLUE TIE R1704A-606606-10050 CLEAR TIE ONE IN PORT ONE SECOND IN PORT THREE DETAIL B DETAIL A Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 62 Attach the other end of this hose to the cross fitting as shown in Detail B on the previous page. Be sure to route all hoses so they will not get pinched and will be out of the way during operation. Minden Machine Shop Inc. 1302 K Road Minden, NE 800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220 Crop Sweeper V 10.0...
  • Page 63 RED TIE, 117.5" LONG cylinders and the longer hoses are for the outside fore/aft cylinders. REFER TO 8 ROW CROP SWEEPER INSIDE FORE/AFT CYLINDER HOSE PLACEMENT REFER TO 8 ROW CROP SWEEPER OUTSIDE FORE/AFT CYLINDER HOSE PLACEMENT Minden Machine Shop Inc.
  • Page 64 CROP SWEEPER HYDRAULIC MOTOR SHUTOFF OPTION Shutoff Valve Ports Port 1 = To motor inlet Port 2 = Pressure coming from combine Connection to Combine Port 3 = Return to combine and To motor outlet Pressure (Tee fitting) Black and white tie, 144" Long...
  • Page 65 (CSP12C) is optional and must be ordered separately if wanted.) Plug harness wire together close to combine hydraulic connection block. Use plastic ties to hold electrical wiring and hoses neatly in place. Crop Sweeper V 10.0...

  • Page 66: Control Valve Wiring

    CROP SWEEPER CONTROL VALVE WIRING RED AND BLACK WIRES 2-PIN (SOCKET) CONNECTORS PORT 2 GREEN AND BLACK WIRES 2-PIN (SOCKET) CONNECTORS WHITE AND BLACK WIRES CONTROL BOX PORT 3 2-PIN (SOCKET) CONNECTORS MOUNTED IN THE CAB PORT 1 2-PIN (SOCKET) CONNECTOR...

  • Page 67: Pre-Operation Adjustments

    Engage combine to run Sweeper (reel) motor, adjust speed of Sweeper with combine reel speed control. Use the Crop Sweeper control box to control Stripper Plates, Reel Fore/Aft, Up/Down and On/Off. (Sweeper On/Off control valve (CSP12C) is optional.) Crop Sweeper V 10.0...

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