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AGCO Glencoe DR8500 Series Operator's Manual

AGCO Glencoe DR8500 Series Operator's Manual

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MODEL DR8500 SERIES
DISC RIPPER
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Form No. 79019155
March, 2001

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  • Page 1 Glencoe ® MODEL DR8500 SERIES DISC RIPPER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Form No. 79019155 March, 2001...
  • Page 3 MODEL DR8500 SERIES DISC RIPPER OPERATOR’S MANUAL PURCHASED FROM: DATE ADDRESS: PHONE NO.: SERIAL NO.:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE INTRODUCTION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES SINGLE AXLE MODEL FRAME ASSEMBLY ....3-3 TANDEM AXLE MODEL FRAME ASSEMBLY....3-3 SINGLE AXLE MODEL ROCKSHAFT INSTALLATION .
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL INJURY HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. DANGER DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUA- TION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The DR8500 Series Disc Ripper is a quality product designed to give years of trouble free performance. By following each section of this manual, your system will perform as designed for you and your operation. SECTION 1 gives basic instructions on the use of this manual. SECTION 2 gives product specifications.

  • Page 7: Standard Specifications

    STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model Catalog Working Transport Shank Weight Number Number Width Width Shanks Discs Spacing (Approx. (ft.-in.) (ft.-in.) (in.) lbs) DR8500-3 71512301 5200 DR8500-4 71512302 5400 DR8500-4 71512303 10-0 11-4 5600 DR8500-5 71512304 10-0 11-4 5800 DR8500-5 71512305 12-6 13-8 6400 DR8500-5...
  • Page 8 GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (REV. 4/97) THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR GENERAL PURPOSE APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS OR DRAWING. ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED NUTS AND CAPSCREWS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION). THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED. WHEN FASTENERS ARE DRY (SOLVENT CLEANED), ADD 33% TO AS RECEIVED CONDITION TORQUE.
  • Page 9 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS JIC, ORS, & ORB (REV. 10/97) THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR HYDRAULIC FITTING APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS OR DRAWING. ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED CARBON STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION) THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
  • Page 10 NOTES:...
  • Page 11 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-1 Single Axle, 4 Shank - 24” Spacing...
  • Page 12 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-2 Single Axle, 4 Shank - 24” Spacing...
  • Page 13 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-3 Single Axle, 4 Shank - 30” Spacing...
  • Page 14 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-4 Single Axle, 5 Shank - 24” Spacing...
  • Page 15 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-5 Single Axle, 5 Shank - 30” Spacing...
  • Page 16 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-6 Single Axle, 6 Shank - 30” Spacing 2-10...
  • Page 17 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-7 Tandem Axle, 5 Shank - 30” Spacing 2-11...
  • Page 18 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-8 Tandem Axle, 6 Shank - 30” Spacing 2-12...
  • Page 19 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-9 Tandem Axle, 7 Shank -24” Spacing 2-13...
  • Page 20 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-10 Tandem Axle, 7 Shank - 30” Spacing 2-14...
  • Page 21 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-11 Tandem Axle, 8 Shank - 30” Spacing 2-15...
  • Page 22 NOTE: DISC GANG ANGLE SHOWN IS 20 Figure 2-12 Tandem Axle, 9 Shank - 30” Spacing 2-16...

  • Page 23: Assembly Procedures

    ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES WARNING It is very important that your new DR8500 Se- ries Disc Ripper be properly assembled, adjusted, and lubricated before use. Illustrations to assist DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT HEAVY with the assembly process are provided in Section PARTS (SUCH AS THE FRAME, DISC 2, “Standard Specifications”.
  • Page 24 Figure 3-1 Tandem Axle Models Frame Assembly...

  • Page 25: Single Axle Model Frame Assembly

    3-1 SINGLE AXLE MODEL FRAME ASSEMBLY No assembly is needed for the single axle model frame. However, it needs to be placed on stands about 36" high in an open, level area. If your DR8500 Series Disc Ripper is equipped with frame extensions, see Section 3-2.4 and 3-2.5 for their proper installation procedures.
  • Page 26 Figure 3-2 Single Axle Model Rockshaft Installation Figure 3-3 Single Axle Model Gauge Wheel Cylinder Installation...

  • Page 27: Single Axle Model Rockshaft Installation

    3-3 SINGLE AXLE MODEL ROCKSHAFT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT 3-3.4 Secure each set of bearings tight enough to the rockshaft to hold the assembly to- READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT THE gether. Use the washers and locking nuts FRONT OF THE SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPT- provided.
  • Page 28 Figure 3-4 Tandem Axle Model Rockshaft Installation Figure 3-5 Tandem Axle Model Gauge Wheel Cylinder Installation...

  • Page 29: Tandem Axle Model Rockshaft Installation

    3-4 TANDEM AXLE MODEL ROCKSHAFT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT 3-4.5 Insert the rockshaft shims, as needed, be- tween each set of bearings. Use the shims READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT THE to allow the rockshaft to rotate freely, yet not FRONT OF THE SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPT- loosely, in the bearing halves.
  • Page 30 Figure 3-6 Hydraulic Hose Installation SINGLE/TANDEM AXLE HYDRAULIC HOSE ITEM SINGLE AXLE DESCRIPTION TANDEM AXLE DESCRIPTION PART PART NUMBER NUMBER 1-397-010300-04 HOSE 275" 1-397-010300-10 HOSE 324" 1-397-010299-10 HOSE 50" 1-397-010088 HOSE 84" 1-397-010299-01 HOSE 60" 1-397-010071 HOSE 94" 1-397-010104 HOSE 41" 1-397-010299-13 HOSE 74"...

  • Page 31: Gauge Wheel Hydraulic Plumbing Installation

    3-5 GAUGE WHEEL HYDRAULIC PLUMBING INSTALLATION Install a 90 o restrictor fitting to the base 3-5.4 IMPORTANT end ports of both cylinders. 1. Pipe sealant is not required to install hoses CAUTION to manifold and cylinders equipped with hy- draulic O-ring fittings. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF RE- 2.
  • Page 32 Figure 3-7 Pull Hitch Installation 3-10...

  • Page 33: Pull Hitch Installation

    3-6 PULL HITCH INSTALLATION CAUTION IMPORTANT READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT THE INSTALL LEVELING ROD SO THAT FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPT- KEEPER HOLE ON CLEVIS IS ON ING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES. RIGHT SIDE OF MACHINE. THIS GIVES IMPORTANT THE MOST CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE MAST AND CLEVIS.
  • Page 34 Figure 3-8 Rigid Riser Disc Gang Installation 3-12...

  • Page 35: Standard Rigid Riser Disc Gang Installation

    3-7 STANDARD RIGID RISER DISC GANG INSTALLATION DANGER IMPORTANT THE FRONT AND REAR DISC GANG TUBES D IS C BL A DE S AR E E X TRE M E LY ARE THE SAME LENGTH FOR THE 4-BLADE SHARP. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE DISC GANGS ON THE SINGLE AXLE MODELS WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR DISC AND FOR THE 6-BLADE DISC GANGS ON THE...
  • Page 36 Figure 3-9 Flex Disc Gang Installation 3-14...

  • Page 37: Flex Disc Gang Installation

    3-8 FLEX DISC GANG INSTALLATION DANGER IMPORTANT THE FRONT AND REAR DISC GANG TUBES D IS C BL A DE S AR E E X TRE M E LY ARE THE SAME LENGTH FOR 4-BLADE DISC SHARP. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE GANGS (SINGLE AXLE MODELS) AND 6- WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR DISC BLADE...
  • Page 38 Figure 3-10 Spring Shank Installation 3-16...
  • Page 39 3-9 SPRING SHANK INSTALLATION DANGER 3-9.3 Install spikes on shanks using a roll pin. If installing wearguards, seat spike on shank. Then install wearguard into slot and clamp in D IS C BL A DE S AR E E X TRE M E LY place with wearguard clamp without unseat- SHARP.

  • Page 40: Lubrication

    3-10 LUBRICATION The DR8500 Series Disc Ripper must be lubri- cated before using it for the first time, and at regu- lar intervals thereafter. Use a standard multi- purpose grease and the Lubrication Chart (See Section 4-6 and Figure 4-2 “DISC RIPPER LU- BRICATION SCHEDULE”) lubricate...

  • Page 41: Operation And Maintenance

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DANGER WARNING D IS C BL A DE S AR E E X TRE M E LY WHEN TRANSPORTING THE UNIT, SHARP. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE FULLY EXTEND THE CYLINDERS AND WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR DISC PLACE CYLINDER LOCKOUTS IN THE BLADES.

  • Page 42: Tractor Preparation

    4-1 TRACTOR PREPARATION The DR8500 Series Disc Ripper is designed to 4-1.1 Inflate the rear tractor tires equally and add be pulled by tractor equipped with a double lip or ballast according to the tractor operator’s clevis type hitch. If your tractor is not equipped as manual.
  • Page 43 Figure 4-2 DR8500 Series Lubrication Schedule...

  • Page 44: Attaching To The Tractor

    4-3 ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR 4-3.1 Align the tractor drawbar with the machine. a. Lower to the ground when the control lever Raise or lower the Model DR8500 Series is moved forward or downward, and Disc Ripper clevis, as needed, using the b.
  • Page 45 Figure 4-4 DR8500 Series Spacer Block Placement...

  • Page 46: Wheel Bearing Maintenance

    c. See Figure 4-4 for spacer block placement 4-4.7 To change disc gang angles, lower the on the equipment. machine until the disc gangs rest on the d. Tighten disc gang pins to 1200 ft.-lbs., mini- ground. mum torque. a. Loosen the center disc gang pins without re- moving the nuts.

  • Page 47: Hydraulic Maintenance

    4-7 HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE 4-7.1 Check the tractor hydraulic fluid level per 4-7.2 If a cylinder or valve leaks, disassemble tractor owners manual and after any leakage. the parts to determine the cause of the leak. Check fluid level with the cylinders in the re- Any time a cylinder is opened up, or when- tracted position.
  • Page 48 NOTES:...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can happen using your DR8500 Series Disc Ripper. Follow all safety precautions stated in the previous when making any adjustments to your machine. SYMPTOM PROBLEM: REMEDY : Lower FIELD NOT LEVEL BEHIND DISC RIPPER.
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  • Page 52 Glencoe ® AGCO CORPORATION 4205 River Green Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30096 Printed in U.S.A.

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