Summary of Contents for Degelman STRAWMASTER 700 Series
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OPERATOR MANUAL & PARTS CATALOG 142781 v1.2 STRAWMASTER 700 NARROW 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 , 22’...
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 Service & Maintenance Service Repair Storage Troubleshooting TABLE OF CONTENTS - PARTS SECTION Warranty IMPORTANT: D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S...
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 ATTENTION! manual.
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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 2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic the 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 ® trawmaster maintaining the good mechanical condition of the S when it is new, there are some the machine that this pre-operational checklist be mechanical checks that must be done to ensure followed.
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 IMPORTANT Ensure there is lots of room behind and to the sides. 1. Disengage the hydraulic transport lock. 3. Extend the Wing Fold Cylinders to completely open both wing sections. 2.
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 NOTE: Stawmasters can have either manual or hydraulic adjustment.
Operation TO CONVERT TO TRANSPORT POSITION TRANSPORT 4. Engage the transport lock by closing the Follow this procedure when preparing to transport: hydralic valve. IMPORTANT Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before converting into transport configuration. 1. Retract the “Auto-Fold Cylinders” to raise the harrow sections to about 3/4 of the way up.
Service & Maintenance SERVICE Maintenance Checklist GREASING Use an SAE multipurpose grease with extreme Dailly - 8 Hours pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an • Hydraulic Fluid Leaks SAE multipurpose lithium base grease. • Damaged Hoses 1. Use only a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
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Service & Maintenance TORQUE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE/HOSE SPECIFICATIONS Unless otherwise stated: CHECKING BOLT TORQUE all hardware • 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 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.
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Service & Maintenance 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 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...
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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.
142383 - Caution, 6 Points (1) down time at the beginning of next season. 142833 - Valve, Lock (1) 142009 - Degelman, 3-3/4” x 16-1/4” (3) Since the unit can be used in extremely adverse conditions during the season, the machine should be...
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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Light Kit Components Electrical Layout & Components Wiring Assembly - 22’ & 30’ 244153 - Wiring Harness (1) (4-wire light with brake function) 7 Pole 7 POLE PLUG Plug WHITE Ground BROWN Tail/Running YELLOW Left High FL GREEN Right High FL Brake (viewed from back of plug) Connectors-LH...
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.
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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