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OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL 143398 v1.1 PRO-TILL 30/36 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...
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QUICK-START GUIDE WARRANTY PRO-TILL 30/36 REMEMBER! You must complete Product * Refer to operators manual for complete safety and operation info. Registration to be eligible for Warranty. CONSTANT PRESSURE FLOAT WHEELS Connect Hydraulics ROLLERS TRANSPORT WINGS JACK (if available) IMPORTANT: The Wing Cylinder Circuit includes a Down Pressure Valve.
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Wheels for Headland Turns. Engaged Position Loosen the 4 bolts to rotate downward. MAX Transport Speed: 40 km/h (25 MPH) Set the scraper clearance Set Gap (1/4” to 3/8”). distance at 1/4” to 3/8” Properly tighten. from roller surface. PRO-TILL 30/36...
* Reference Sheet Quick-Start Guide OPERATORS SECTION - TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT Safety Notice Introduction Safety Hook-Up Transport Transport to Field Position Field to Transport Position Operation Pre-Operation Checklist Operation Guidelines / Suggestions Setting Disc Depth Scraper Settings Troubleshooting Service & Maintenance Maintenance Checklist Maintenance Free Pins &...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER DANGER NEVER PARK, UNHOOK, or RAISED SERVICE Pro-Till with REAR WINGS DANGER If the front hitch becomes disconnected in this position the front hitch will raise suddenly and the back of the machine will drop! CHANGING DISCS AND SERVICING The best position to safely change or service the discs on the Pro-Till is when it is secured in the winged...
Degelman PRO-TILL is the fastest and most versatile piece of tillage equipment you will ever own. Use this manual as your first source of information about this machine.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation CAUTION that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a reminder to follow appropriate safety practices. 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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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 PRO-TILL. Manual and all safety signs before YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who operating, maintaining or adjusting.
8. Install a safety chain between the tractor and the hitch. 9. Connect lights (electrical socket plug) to tractor. 10. Raise the hydraulic hitch jack. 11. When unhooking from the tractor, reverse the above procedure. 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
40km/hr, the centre frame wheels (transport tires) must be checked and properly inflated: 80 PSI (552 kPa). IMPORTANT Under NO RIDERS CIRCUMSTANCES should there ever be riders while the Pro-Till is in transport. 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
This will ensure constant down pressure is applied to the wings and the machine can still contour over uneven terrain effectively. (Refer to your tractor's manual for proper procedures.) 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
E. With the wings in the proper position, retract Lift rear sections using the Transport the Transport Cylinders (#3) fully lowering the Cylinders (3), then fold the wings forward wings onto the wing transport carriers. using the Wing Cylinders (4). 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
If excessive 1. Check all hardware. Tighten as required. disc wear is evident, replacement may be 2. Check all hydraulic system connections. required. Refer to maintenance section. Tighten if any are leaking. 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
The operator can adjust the cutting depth by raising/lowering the front or rear sets of discs by following the guidelines in the “Setting Disc Depth” section. 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
1/2” you want to Raise it. NOTE: As the discs wear with usage, the disc depth 7. Repeat above procedure until proper depth is settings will also need to be adjusted accordingly. achieved. -10- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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- Re-install the pin to secure slightly above the ground. 180° deflector arm in place. 90° If preferred, the deflector arm could also be completely removed and stored by pulling the pin and removing. -11- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
Double Sided Scraper Blades Note: When blades are being reversed, the complete section must be changed at the same time or adjustment will not work properly. -12- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
Troubleshooting - Pro-Till 30/36 Plugging disc rows in wet conditions: Rear discs or roller not engaging in very hard soil: - Ensure roller is turning & scrapers are set properly. - Adjust pitch so front discs are higher by adding two - Raise machine working depth.
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Troubleshooting - Pro-Till 30/36 Subsoil leaving a groove/ridge every 10”: Leaving a ridge or a groove between passes: - Adjust pitch to level machine (disc rows are not set to - Adjust deflector up to reduce ridge. the same depth).
Only disconnect when Annually unit is on level ground in the proper transport or field position. • Bolt tightness • Wheel bearings IMPORTANT: Safely secure Pro-Till in winged forward transport position when changing or servicing discs. -15- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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660 (895) position after routing is complete to provide a cleaner 675 (915) 970 (1315) installation and prevent possible damage or hazards. 915 (1240) 1310 (1780) 1250 (1695) 1785 (2420) 1600 (2175) 2290 (3110) v1.0 -16- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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2. Align, thread into place and hand tighten. 8. Inspect to ensure that O-ring is not pinched and that washer is seated fl at on the face of the port. 3. Tighten to proper torque from the table shown above. -17- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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8. Use hydraulic cylinder jack. 10. Pump grease into hub through grease fitting until 9. Oil any exposed chrome shafts on the hydraulic lubricant can be seen from dust seal. cylinders to prevent rusting. -18- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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7. Remove plastic removal ring from the cylinder internal tube groove tube. is fully exposed. This will also move the internal wire ring into its removal position. Inner Ring Outer Wire Ring Internal Groove (Removed) v1.0 -19- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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8. When both bushings are installed to the Install proper depth, install the new seals. Seal 9. Re-assemble all other 5/16" necessary components. IMPORTANT: DO NOT use oil or grease on pins or bushing surfaces when re-installing. -20- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
Bushing, 2-1/2 Cylinder Pin) or lubricant on pin or bushing OD x 2-1/2 (20) surfaces when installing the 133135 - Wiper Seal, (Center Roller maintenance free pins into Cylinder Pin) 2-1/2 OD (20) composite bushings. -27- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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End Wheel Components End Wheel Components for Pro-Till 30/36 (RH Shown) (RH Wing End Wheel Assembly shown) 131861 - Wheel, Assembly - RH Wing (1) 131860 - Wheel, Assembly - LH Wing (1) comes with... 131862 - Tire 550/45-22.5 (1) Tire Pressure 131863 - Rim, 22.5 x 16 8H (1)
A: 26-7/16" B: 12-5/16" gang section should be set to 1-1/2". This should be -OR- the standard distance between all gang sections. 22" Discs 1-1/2" STEP 2 A: 26-9/16" B:11-13/16" -30- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-June-2020)
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A: 6-7/16" B: 2-5/16" gang section should be set to 1-1/2". This should be -OR- the standard distance between all gang sections. 22" Discs 1-1/2" STEP 2 A: 6-9/16" B: 1-13/16" -31- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-June-2020)
117581 - TopLock Nut, 5/8 Flanged (2) are achieved. Note: Setting too low can 117460 - Bolt, CRG 5/8 x 3 GR8 (2) result in a trench or possibly cause plugging. 118447 - Lock Nut, 5/8 Unitorque (2) -33- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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3/8” then the Scraper blade to the Roller 118186 - Bolt, 1/2 x 1-1/4 GR8 Surface down Wear properly tighten. Surface between 1/4” to 3/8” 118729 - Lock Nut, 1/2 Unitorque Edge down -37- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
Detail A - RH Outer Wheel Cylinder General Overview Detail B - RH Wheel Cylinder Hydraulic Lock Kit (LH Opposite) (Shown incorrect now (Shown incorrect now located on Opposite Side) located on Opposite Side) -38- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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123075 - Cylinder, 123065 - Cylinder, Monarch, 4-1/4 Monarch, 3-3/4 x 8 x 2 (2) x 8 x 2 (2) (Seal Kit: 123046) (Seal Kit: 123051) Detail A - LH Roller Cylinder General Overview -39- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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126854 - Hose, 3/8 x 294 (1) Only 126853 - Hose, 3/8 x 253 (1) 123053 - Cylinder, Monarch, 6 x 40 x 2-1/2 (2) (Seal Kit: 123163) Detail A - Transport Cylinders General Overview -40- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|36 (22-April-2020)
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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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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