Summary of Contents for Degelman STRAWMASTER 7 Series
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OPERATOR MANUAL & PARTS CATALOG 142635 v1.6 STRAWMASTER 7000 & D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S ® B O X 8 3 0 - 2 7 2 I N D U S T R I A L D R I V E , 7 - 50’, 70’...
TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATORS SECTION Introduction Safety Safety Information Operation Overview / Preparation Hook-Up Convert to Field Position Suggested Tine Angle Settings Height Adjustment Transporting / Storage Service & Maintenance Service Rephasing the Cylinder Circuits Cylinder Repair Tine Replacement Wheel Hub Repair Troubleshooting TABLE OF CONTENTS - PARTS SECTION...
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Degelman Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual. OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout the manual, are as seen from the tractor drivers’...
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 Strawmaster and in this ®...
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SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the safe operation and 1. Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Degelman Strawmaster Manual and all safety signs before ® YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who operating, maintaining or adjusting...
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Safety OPERATING SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual 1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety and all safety signs before using. items before working with, maintaining or operating the Strawmaster ® 2. Stop tractor engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to 2.
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Safety HYDRAULIC SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFETY 1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in 1. Read and understand ALL the information in the neutral before dismounting. Operator’s Manual regarding procedures and SAFETY when operating the Strawmaster in the ® 2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic field/yard or on the road.
Operation TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER BRIEF OVERVIEW OF OPERATION The Degelman Strawmaster is designed for • Operating speed will depend on tractor ® effective straw management, weed control, horsepower, environmental conditions and each herbicide application, raking flax residue and particular operation.
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Operation BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on It is important for both personal safety and maintaining trawmaster the good mechanical condition of the machine that this the S when it is new, there are some ® pre-operational checklist be followed: mechanical checks that must be done to ensure the long term integrity of the unit.
Operation - Hook-Up HOOK-UP / UNHOOKING The Strawmaster 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.
Operation - Convert to Field Position TO CONVERT TO FIELD POSITION 1. Remove frame transport pins and place in 3. Turn the transport wheel’s spindle over so the holders. Both sides. wheel leans out. Both sides. (NOTE: Hydraulic models have both frame and cylinder transport pins).
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Operation - Suggested Tine Angle Settings REMEMBER WHEN OPERATING: The following lists suggested tine angle settings. Since there are no standard angles for running the tines, • straw should be dry. the operator may adjust the tine angles as required to •...
Operation - Height Adjustment If trailer height is set correctly it will If trailer is too high... If trailer is too low... be even with harrows and... Front & back tines apply equal pressure Front tines not applying pressure Front tines applying too much pressure ®...
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Operation TRANSPORT STORAGE Follow this procedure when preparing to transport: After the season’s use, completely inspect all major systems of the machine. Repair or replace any worn 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small or damaged components to prevent unnecessary children, before converting into transport down time at the beginning of next season.
Service & Maintenance Maintenance Checklist SERVICE GREASING Daily - 8 Hours Use an SAE multipurpose grease with extreme • Hydraulic Fluid Leaks pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an • Damaged Hoses SAE multipurpose lithium base grease. • Check Tire Pressure 1.
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Service & Maintenance TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE/HOSE SPECIFICATIONS CHECKING BOLT TORQUE Unless otherwise stated: • Hardware - Hex, Plated GR5 UNC or P8.8 (metric) The tables shown below give correct torque values • Hydraulic Hoses - 3/8 & 1/2, ends come with for various bolts and capscrews.
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...
Service & Maintenance - Tine Replacement TINE REPLACEMENT Note: Tines must be replaced when worn down DISASSEMBLY: to 16 in. or less in length. Tines may be replaced Follow this procedure one pipe row at a time so while the machine is in transport position, or field pipes do not get mixed up, or number each pipe position.
Service & Maintenance WHEEL HUB REPAIR COMMON WHEEL AND IMPORTANT Be sure to block up unit HUB COMPONENTS securely before removing tires. Spindle Dust Seal Inner Cone DISASSEMBLY Inner Cup 1. Carefully pry off dust cap. Outer Cup 2. Remove cotter pin from nut. Outer Cone Washer 3.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING In the following section, we have listed some of the problems, causes and solutions that you may encounter. If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please call your local dealer or distributor. Before you call, have this manual and the serial number from your unit ready.
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General Overview End Wheel 10’ Harrow Section Transport Wheel Right Right Wing Truss Arm Beam Trailer Wheel Swing Arm Pipe Center Beam Auto-Fold Latch Auto-Fold Cylinder Trailer Swing Arm Pipe Cross Joint Trailer Wheel Auto-Fold Latch Left Wing Beam Left Truss 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10'...
132040 - Sidewind Jack 142008 - Decal, Mount (1) 7,000 lbs (2) Degelman - 6”x 25-3/4” (2) JACK MOUNT ASSEMBLY (82’ Only) 118516 - Flat washer, 3/4 (2) 118630 - Bolt, Bent - 3/4 x 12-1/2 (1) 118422 - Lock nut, 3/4 (1) 112”...
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Auto-Fold Latch • Insert the swing arm pipe into socket. • Rotate the pipe forward so it connects with the centre of the slot on the latch. • You might have to move the latch arm back & forth in the slotted bolt holes to align.
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Trailer Wheel Components & Cylinder TRAILER WHEEL COMPONENTS (Left Side Shown) NOTE: Strawmaster ® can have either manual Manual Adjustment Models or hydraulic adjustment. Trailer height & tine 132016 - Ratchet jack (2) angle can be set by ratchet jacks or hydraulics. c/w 132032 - Pin, 2-1/8”...
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Transport Wheel & Truss Arm Brackets 131709 - Wheel Nut 9/16 x 18 UNF (6) Wheel Assembly, Transport wheel (see details on next page) Previously 118914 - Wheel Bolt, 9/16 - 18 UNF (6) 118651 - Jam nut, 9/16” UNF (6) 131348 - Hub/Spindle Assembly, Transport wheel - H618 (2) 118074 - Bolt, 1”x 4”...
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Transport Wheel Components WHEEL ASSEMBLY, TRANSPORT WHEEL PREVIOUS Models with Serial Numbers: SM8293 and prior Models with Serial Numbers: SM8294 and up 50’ 50’ 70’ 131600 - Transport wheel Assembly (2) Tire Pressure 131509 - Transport Wheel Assembly (2) Tire Pressure c/w..
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End Wheel Assembly Components END WHEEL ASSEMBLY (Left Side Shown) NOTE: Strawmaster ® can have either manual or hydraulic adjustment. Trailer height & tine angle can be set by manual jacks or hydraulics. Manual Adjustment End Wheel Models 132023 - Jack, Sidewind - 10” (not shown, same pins/hdw) Hydraulic End Wheel Cylinder Models - or -...
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End Wheel Components END WHEEL COMPONENTS 118126 Bolt, 1/2” x 4” (1) 131324 - Hub/Spindle Assembly, End wheel - H618 131322 - Spindle, 12 (1) (comes with slotted nut) 131026 - Dust seal (1) 131022 - Bearing. Cone - 1.75” ID (1) 131023 - Bearing, Cup - 3.265”...
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Harrow Section Components - 7 Row 7 ROW HARROW-FRAME MOUNTING COMPONENTS Note: Flat side faces up. In 118094 - Bolt, 5/8” x 4” (4) some locations, a hydraulic 118630 - Bolt, Bent - 3/4” holder is placed between the x 12-1/2” (2) 650250 - Cast Shank Spring bar and this Bolt Bar.
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Rephasing Cylinder Components MONARCH REPHASING CYLINDERS IMPORTANT: To ensure optimum performance, all Monarch Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Kit Pin Kit entrapped air must be purged from the rephasing Cylinder# Description cylinder systems frequently. Follow the “Rephasing 123630 2-1/2” x 8 x 1-1/8 “R” 123642 123641 the Cylinder Circuits”...
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Auto-Fold Cylinder Hydraulic Hose Routing AUTO-FOLD CYLINDER HOSE ROUTING - All Models (Except 82’ - 7 Row) 123090 - Cylinder-Monarch, 3-1/2” x 31” x 2” (2) 123240 - Cylinder-Monarch, 4” x 31” x 2” (2) - 82’ - 7 Row Model 126567 - Hose, 3/8 x 183 (2) 126600 - Hose, 3/8 x 174 (1) 126599 - Hose, 3/8 x 140 (1)
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Lift Cylinder Hydraulic Hose Routing (Optional) Hydraulic Fittings 141581 - Quick Coupler-m - 3/4 ORB Previous Fitting 141515 - Connector, 3/4 JIC-m x ORB 141580 - 90° El, 3/4 JIC-m 141501 - Tee, 3/4 JIC-m x ORB 2-1/2 (2) 141504 - 90° Elbow, 3/4 JIC-m x ORB IMPORTANT: To ensure optimum performance, all entrapped air must be purged from the rephasing Hydraulic Cylinders...
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Rephasing Hydraulics 50’, 70’ & 82’ Models (Optional) Hydraulic Fittings Note: Numbers vary depending on the number of 50ft rephasing hydraulic cylinders. 70ft 141581 - Quick Coupler-m - 3/4 ORB 82ft 141515 - Connector, 3/4 JIC-m x ORB 141504 - 90° Elbow, 3/4 JIC-m x ORB Rephasing Cylinders Hydraulic Hoses Note: Smallest Cylinder (2-1/2”) is always...
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Rephasing Hydraulics 50’, 70’ & 82’ Models (Optional) Hose Support Positioning Hose Clamps Install hose support Install hose 243846 - 4 Hose Clamp rings on the outside clamps of the center beam’s behind the cylinder lugs. cast shank Previously bolt bar. used for last two hoses on End Sections...
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Electrical Components & Routing Electrical Layout Wiring Assembly - 50’ Wiring Assembly - 70’/82’ 244151 - Wiring Harness (1) 244150 - Wiring Harness (1) & Components (4-wire light with brake function) 7 POLE PLUG 7 Pole WHITE Ground Plug BROWN Tail/Running YELLOW Left High FL...
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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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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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