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Model M2120A
Pull-Type Peanut Combine
MAN152
1st Edition, Beg. S/N 570000
March 2019
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  • Page 1 Model M2120A Pull-Type Peanut Combine MAN152 1st Edition, Beg. S/N 570000 March 2019 ©2019 Read this manual before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 2 Model M2120A 6 Row Pull Type Peanut Combines are manufactured by Amadas Industries: You can find us on the Web at: www.amadas.com or e-mail us at: amadas@amadas.com or call us at: 757-539-0231 Mailing Addresses Shipping Addresses P.O. Box 1833 1100 Holland Road...
  • Page 3 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Introduction Table of Contents Introduction............i Table of Figures............iii List of Tables ..............vi Welcome..............vii Benefits..............viii Specifications ............ix Dimensions ............... x 1. Safety ..............1 Safety Practice ............3 Safety Practices–Operator........5 Safety Practices–Equipment........6 Safety Practices–Maintenance .........

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction M2120A PT Peanut Combine Table of Contents (cont.) 4. Off-Loading Conveyor System.....53 7. Maintenance ........91 Belt Adjustment ......... 93 Before Using the OCS........54 Chain Adjustment ........94 Conveyor Safety..........54 Lubrication ..........95 Using the Conveyor........56 PTO and Driveline ........96 Charging the OCS Hydraulics.......
  • Page 5 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Introduction Table of Figures Figure Page Title Number Number Figure I-1 Dimensions Side View Figure I-2 Dimensions Front View Figure 1-1 Safety Decal Locations–Right Side View Figure 1-2 Safety Decal Locations–Left Side View Figure 1-3 Safety Decal Locations–Tongue Figure 1-4 Safety Decal Locations–Front View...
  • Page 6 Introduction M2120A PT Peanut Combine Table of Figures (cont.) Figure Page Title Number Number Figure 3-23 Basket Safety Strut in Locked Position Figure 3-24 Retention Board Control Figure 3-25 Adjustable Overhead Teeth Control Figure 3-26 Cleaning Air Control Elevator Air Control...
  • Page 7 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Introduction Table of Figures (cont.) Figure Page Title Number Number Figure 5-10 Tailboard Fasteners Location Figure 5-11 Elevator Air Control Location Figure 5-12 Tech Package Speed Control Figure 5-13 Speed Sensor Location Figure 5-14 Speed Sensor Setting...
  • Page 8 Table 3-1: Daily Pre-Start Internal Inspection Guide Table 3-3: Proper Operation Troubleshooting Guide Table 3-4: M2120A Combie Setting Guides Table 3-5: M2120A Shaft Speeds at 100% Table 6-0: M2120A Troubleshooting 86-88 Table 8-3: Tire & Wheel Fasteners Torque Table 8-4:...
  • Page 9 We are strongly committed to your satisfaction and safety. Our goal is for you to be satisfied with our machinery for many years and it is our hope that you will choose AMADAS again for your equipment needs. We are confident you will experience many good years of service with your AMADAS combine.
  • Page 10 AMADAS M2120A Pull-Type Peanut Combine! and separating technology of the AMADAS M2120A provides the following benefits: At AMADAS Industries, we are proud of our equipment and our more than fifty years of • Increased harvesting capacity service to peanut farmers.
  • Page 11 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Introduction Specifications Table 1: Combine Specifications Combine Specifications Length Overall: 29’-6” Width: 18’-6” Height (bin lip in): 15’-0” Height (bin lip out): 16’-5” Dump Height: 13’-6” Service height (bin raised): 30’-11” Weight (empty): 25,000 lbs Header widths: 18’, 19’...
  • Page 12 Introduction M2120A PT Peanut Combine Dimensions - OCS Figure I-1: Dimensions Side View - OCS Figure I-2: Dimensions Front View - OCS 11/2/18 MAN152...
  • Page 13 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Introduction Dimensions - Dump Basket Figure I-1: Dimensions Side View - BDS Figure I-2: Dimensions Front View - BDS 11/2/18 MAN152...
  • Page 14 Introduction M2120A PT Peanut Combine NOTES: 11/2/18 MAN152...
  • Page 15 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Safety................1 Safety Practices............3 Safety Practices–Operator........5 Safety Practices–Equipment........6 Safety Practices–Maintenance.......10 Safety Decals..............13 Safety Decal Locations..........18 4/24/19 MAN152...
  • Page 16 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Look for the Safety Alert Symbol! This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol indicates a potential safety hazard to personnel and extra precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol on the machine, remain alert and read the message that follows it carefully.
  • Page 17 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices Safety at All Times! You, the operator, can help avoid accidents or injury by observing the precautions in this section and insisting that others working for, or with, you also follow them. • Do NOT attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or prescription/over-the-counter drugs that can cause impairment.
  • Page 18 • Keep a copy of the manual with the machine at all times. • Contact your AMADAS dealer for a replacement or print a copy from www. amadas.com. 4/24/19...
  • Page 19 • Before you start any job using a hazardous chemical, check the SDS (formerly MSDS) s o that you are aware of the risks and know how to proceed safely. Carefully follow all procedures, using only recommended equipment. • See your AMADAS dealer for SDS on chemical products used with AMADAS equipment. 4/24/19 MAN152...
  • Page 20 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Practices–Equipment Transport Machine Safely • Comply with state and local laws. • Use following tow load weight ratios as guidelines: • Be familiar with tractor operations and follow all safety instructions in the tractor’s °...
  • Page 21 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices–Equipment (cont.) Use the Hitch Transport Use Safety Lights and Devices Safety Latch Slow moving tractors, self-propelled equipment, • Use a hitch transport latch chain to help and towed implements or attachments can create control machinery if it separates from the hazards when driven on public roads.
  • Page 22 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Practices–Equipment (cont.) Avoid High Pressure Fluids • If an accident occurs, respond as follows: • Use extreme care when working with hydraulic components and high-pressure sprays. • Seek medical treatment immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically Escaping fluid or spray under pressure can •...
  • Page 23 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices–Equipment (cont.) Be Aware of Machine Height Avoid Electrical Power Lines and Width Contact with electrical lines will cause the Contact with an obstruction or overhead operator to suffer severe electrical shock electrical line can cause electrocution, or possible death.
  • Page 24 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Practices–Maintenance Practice Safe Maintenance • Securely support any machine elements that • Understand the service procedure before must be raised for service work. doing work. Use proper tools and refer to this Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 25 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices–Maintenance (cont.) Remove Paint/Protective Coating Before Welding or Heating • Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust. • Allow any fumes to disperse for at least 15 minutes before welding or heating. • Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint or •...
  • Page 26 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Practices–Maintenance (cont.) Service Tires Safely Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts • Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose can cause serious injury or death. long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of, or over the tire •...
  • Page 27 • Never remove a safety decal from the machine. • When you replace a part with a safety decal, also replace that decal. • For replacement decals, call your AMADAS dealer. • Replacement safety decals are available free of charge.
  • Page 28 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Decals (cont.) 3” WARNING CAUTION 1. Keep all shields in place. 2. Stop engine and remove key before leaving operator’s seat to adjust, lubricate, clean, unclog, or perform other work on the machine. 3. Wait for all motion to stop before servicing this machine.
  • Page 29 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Decals (cont.) DANGER CRUSH HAZARD To prevent severe injury or death: • Install safety strut over cylinder ram before working under basket 81099 80933 81099 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent severe injury or death: •...
  • Page 30 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Decals (cont.) WARNING CAUTION Retorque wheel lugs after TO PREVENT INJURY OR MACHINE every 25 hours or any DAMAGE FROM LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE TOWING: towing over 25 miles. • Make sure spindle and axle extension bolt torque is set to 400 ft./lbs.
  • Page 31 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Decal Locations - M2120A Figure 1-1: Safety Decal Locations–Right Side View 80941 WARNING Retorque wheel lugs after every 25 hours or any towing over 25 miles. Check after any distance of high speed towing...
  • Page 32 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Decal Locations (cont.) Figure 1-2: Safety Decal Locations–Left Side View 80941 WARNING Retorque wheel lugs after every 25 hours or any towing over 25 miles. Check after any distance of high speed towing (30 mph or more)
  • Page 33 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Decal Locations (cont.) Figure 1-4: Safety Decal Locations–Front View WARNING DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Retorque wheel lugs after To prevent severe injury or death: every 25 hours or any • Avoid contact with any overhead towing over 25 miles.
  • Page 34 Safety M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety Decal Locations (cont.) Figure 1-5: Safety Decal Locations-Top View DANGER DANGER MOVING PARTS HAZARD MOVING PARTS HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death To prevent serious injury or death when performing maintenance on this...
  • Page 35 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Safety NOTES: 4/24/19 MAN152...
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  • Page 37 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Preparation Preparation Overview................ 24 Basket Safety Strut ............24 Pre-Delivery Checks ............25 4/24/19 MAN152...
  • Page 38 Every combine is test run at the AMADAS plant, Always use the basket safety strut as intended however, a thorough pre-delivery inspection is before checking or working around the open basket.
  • Page 39 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Checks 1. Open all shields. Check chains and belts 9. Check hydraulic lines for leaks. Refer to for proper tension. Refer to Chapter 7. Chapter 1. Safety, Avoid High Pressure Maintenance for details. Fluids.
  • Page 40 Preparation M2120A PT Peanut Combine Pre-Delivery Checks (cont.) 13. Remove basket safety strut. DANGER NOTICE Contact with an obstruction, or high voltage power line, could result in death, or serious personal injury. Misalignment between basket and elevator air duct will cause machine damage.
  • Page 41 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Checks (cont.) Note: Refer to the PTO RPM on your DANGER machine. 790 PTO RPM is standard for most machines. Some combines are equipped with Death or serious injury can result from optional drives that require different entanglement if shields and guards are input speeds.
  • Page 42 Saftey M2120A PT Peanut Combine NOTES: 4/24/19 MAN152...
  • Page 43 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation Operation Combine Process ............30 Hitching Combine to Tractor .......... 32 Attaching and Checking Driveline........34 Daily Pre-Start Checks ..........36 Daily Pre-Start External Inspection Guide ..... 41 Daily Pre-Start Internal Inspection Guide ...... 42 Operating Procedure .............

  • Page 44: Combine Process

    Operation M2120A PT Peanut Combine Combine Process • Optimum harvest conditions exist when The AMADAS M2120A Peanut Combine functions windrows are harvested with peanut moisture as follows: content between 14% and 20%. • The combine removes peanut pods from • Very dry or very wet conditions as well as...
  • Page 45 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation Combine Process (cont.) Figure 3-1: Combine Process View out of the cam-actuated separator cylinders and 1. The header pickup (1) lifts the dug & windrowed are swept down to the disc separator for final peanuts and vines off of the ground. The header separation.

  • Page 46: Hitching Combine To Tractor

    5. If the combine is equipped with an optional Note: An optional drawbar extension ball hitch, install a 2-5/16” hitch ball on the (AMADAS part #61359) will be necessary to tractor stationary drawbar. A 1-1/4” hole reach the proper hitch point dimension on size and 2-5/16”...
  • Page 47 Operation DANGER Hitching Combine to Tractor (cont.) WARNING NOTICE An OCS system equipped M2120A will Escaping fluid or spray under pressure not function properly unless your tractor’s can penetrate the skin causing serious hydraulic pump capacity is at least 35 injury.

  • Page 48: Attaching And Checking Driveline

    To prevent severe injury or Figure 3-7: PTO Driveline death: • Avoid all contact with PTO Note: A tractor draw bar extension (AMADAS shaft while shaft is in motion. part #61359) may be required to attain a distance 80949 of 20” between the tractor PTO output and the hitch ball on tractors with 1-3/8”...
  • Page 49 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation Attaching and Checking Driveline (cont.) 9. Refer to Chapter 1. Safety for safety measures before operation. 10.Turn the tractor slowly. At the tightest possible NOTICE turn radius observe that the driveline is at the shortest length and fully collapsed.

  • Page 50: Daily Pre-Start Checks

    Operation M2120A PT Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Checks IMPORTANT! Perform both external and internal daily pre-start inspections each day before taking the machine to the field. These pre-start inspections will help detect problems early, reduce downtime, and extend the life of your combine.
  • Page 51 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation NOTICE 5. Grease the front tongue u-joint as shown in Use the grease listed in the Recommended Lubricants table at the beginning of this manual and Figure 3-19. in Chapter 7. Maintenance on all lubrication points to greatly extend the life of lubricated components.
  • Page 52 Operation M2120A PT Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Checks (cont.) 9. Check separator chain guide condition. Refer NOTICE to Figure 3-21. MAINTAIN PROPER TIRE INFLATION TO PREVENT MACHINE DAMAGE. 800 / 65 R32 – Radial: 44 PSI 400 FT–LB LUG NUT torque (flanged)
  • Page 53 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation Daily Pre-Start Checks (cont.) DANGER DANGER Contact with an obstruction or high voltage Death or serious personal injury could power line could result in death or serious result if the basket falls. personal injury. ALWAYS install the basket safety strut Be aware of the combine’s height and width...
  • Page 54 Operation M2120A PT Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Checks (cont.) Final Pre-Start Inspection: Daily Internal Pre-Start Inspection: Refer to the Pre-Start External Inspection Guide Refer to the Pre-Start Internal Inspection Guide at the end of this section. at the end of this section.

  • Page 55: Table 3-1: Daily Pre-Start External Inspection Guide

    Verify tail lights and markers are operational and visible.  Grease hitch and inspect condition.  Note: these pre-start checks will be available on cards in the AMADAS M2120A Peanut Combine accessory case. Table 3-1: Daily Pre-Start External Inspection Guide 4/26/19 MAN152...

  • Page 56: Table 3-1: Daily Pre-Start Internal Inspection Guide

     Conveyor belt damage and tracking.  Infeed hopper bearing and wear plate.  Note: these pre-start checks will be available on cards in the AMADAS M2120A Peanut Combine accessory case Table 3-2: Daily Pre-Start Internal Inspection Guide 4/26/19 MAN152...

  • Page 57: Operating Procedure

    Figure 3-24: Retention Board Control crop and make final separation more difficult. 3. Set the #1 cylinder overhead teeth control and, Refer to the “M2120A Combine Setting Guide”, if equipped, concave teeth adjustment handles p/n 0345, at the end of this chapter for quick to the “disengaged”...
  • Page 58 Operation M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operating Procedure (cont.) Note: 790 PTO RPM is standard for most 8. Set the elevator air control handle in one-half machines. Some combines are equipped open position if using manual control. with an optional drive that requires different input speeds.

  • Page 59: Proper Operation

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation Proper Operation Operating Procedure (cont.) Offloading: Once your combine has been put into operation, it is important that you make the checks and 1. Harvest the first few baskets of peanuts at adjustments for proper operation you find in the moderate speed to become accustomed to the table on the next page.

  • Page 60: Table 3-3: Proper Operation Troubleshooting Guide

    Operation M2120A PT Peanut Combine Proper Operation (cont.) Operation Adjustments: If... Then... All peanuts are removed from the vines and no Leave the combine controls where they are set. more shelling occurs than might be expected in a new machine.

  • Page 61: Table 3-4: M2120A Combie Setting Guides

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation Proper Operation (cont.) Important! Make these following checks once your combine has been put into operation: Table 3-4: M2120A Combine Setting Guides 4/26/19 MAN152...

  • Page 62: Table 3-5: M2120A Shaft Speeds At 100

    Header Hydraulic Pump (if so equipped) 1706 Max. Header Motor Max. Header Auger Max. Header Pickup Speed Readout Pulse Count 4027 Tachometer Readout Note: Values for 2-Speed are same as Standard unless otherwise noted. Table 3-5: M2120A Shaft Speeds at 100% 4/26/19 MAN152...

  • Page 63: Hydraulic Basket Lip/Dirt Trap

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation Hydraulic Basket Lip/Dirt Trap IMPORTANT! Remember the following: • If you dump the basket without having the basket lip fully extended, peanuts will not fall • Your tractor’s hydraulics are used to operate uniformly from the lip but will spill out of the the basket lip.

  • Page 64: Road Towing Combine With Side Shift Tongue

    Operation M2120A PT Peanut Combine Road Towing Combine with Side Shift Tongue M2120A for 8-30” Rows Only DANGER Side Shift Cylinder Specifications Death or serious injury can result if the Retracted Length: 20-1/4” combine separates from the towing Extended Length: 30-1/4”...
  • Page 65 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Operation NOTES: 4/26/19 MAN152...
  • Page 66 Off-Loading Conveyor System M2120A PT Peanut Combine 4/24/19 MAN152...

  • Page 67: Off-Loading Conveyor System

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Off-Loading Conveyor System Off-Loading Conveyor System Before Using the Off-Loading Conveyor System ..... 54 Conveyor Safety ............54 Using the Conveyor ............56 Charging the OCS Hydraulics ........56 Conveyor Tracking............57 Conveyor Maintenance..........58 Using the Basket ............59 Basket Maintenance ............

  • Page 68: Before Using The Ocs

    Off-Loading Conveyor System M2120A PT Peanut Combine Before Using the OCS Your AMADAS M2120A is available with DANGER optional Off-load Conveying System (OCS) that comes with unloading To prevent death or serious personal conveyor. The conveyor operates as follows: injury NEVER stick your hand into any •...
  • Page 69 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Off-Loading Conveyor System Conveyor Safety (cont.) It is important to remember the following safety DANGER items when your combine is equipped with the OCS option: To prevent death or serious personal • Always keep in mind the length of the injury NEVER drive on roads with the conveyor extended.

  • Page 70: Using The Conveyor

    Tighten all connections before applying hydraulic or spray pressure. NOTICE • Use the Hose ID Chart to identify An OCS system equipped M2120A will hydraulic hose connections. not function properly unless your tractor’s hydraulic pump capacity is at least 35 GPM @ 2500 PSI.

  • Page 71: Conveyor Tracking

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Off-Loading Conveyor System Conveyor Tracking Check conveyor tracking by having the WARNING operator engage the tractor remotes. Observe the tracking of the belt at both the head and Serious personal injury can result tail pulley. The conveyor belt should be running from making adjustments while on the centered to pulleys.

  • Page 72: Conveyor Maintenance

    Off-Loading Conveyor System M2120A PT Peanut Combine Conveyor Maintenance Lubrication: Weekly (for signs of excessive wear): Lubricate grease points weekly. One or two • Inspect infeed hopper bearing and wear pumps at each point is sufficient. plate. • Grease bearings on each side of the top end and bottom end of the conveyor.

  • Page 73: Using The Basket

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Off-Loading Conveyor System Using the Basket Adjusting peanut off-load flow rate: Auger shields are assembled at the factory in the lowest position to decrease shelling. The following may increase peanut flow rate: • Raise the auger shields outside the basket Auger and at the conveyor end.
  • Page 74 Off-Loading Conveyor System M2120A PT Peanut Combine Using the Basket (cont.) IMPORTANT! To prevent peanut loss, do not To prevent shelling: overfill basket. Monitor the highest row of bin Adjust elevator air flow to minimum setting side slots. The peanut depth will most rapidly •...

  • Page 75: Basket Maintenance

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Off-Loading Conveyor System Basket Maintenance Lubrication: Inspection: Inspect infeed hopper deflector shield weekly • Grease basket pivot point two pumps weekly. • for excessive wear. Infeed Hopper Shield Basket Pivot Point Figure 4-15: Infeed Hopper Deflector Shields Figure 4-13: Basket Pivot Point Grease Location •...

  • Page 76: Basket Covers

    Off-Loading Conveyor System M2120A PT Peanut Combine Basket Covers 1. Lift basket using appropriate remote. Basket covers can be removed to gain access to the interior of the basket. Safety Strut Stowed Figure 4-18: Basket Safety Strut in Stowed Position Figure 4-17: Basket Cover Bolt Locations 2.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Off-Loading Conveyor System OCS Troubleshooting 3. Change conveyor hoses to another tractor DANGER remote that is functioning properly. ALWAYS stop the combine, set the parking 4. If the conveyor operates properly, then the brake, shut the tractor motor off, and remote is the problem.
  • Page 78 Off-Loading Conveyor System M2120A PT Peanut Combine NOTES: 4/24/19 MAN152...

  • Page 79: Controls And Adjustments

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Controls and Adjustments Overview................ 67 Controls and Adjustments..........68 Adjustable Overhead Teeth and Optional Concave Teeth Controls ............68 Retention Board Adjustment ........69 Cleaning Air Control ..........70 Tailboard Adjustment ..........71 Elevator Air Control ...........
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  • Page 81: Overview

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Overview To further maximize combine performance there AMADAS M2120A Peanut Combine performs efficiently over a wide range of peanut are primarily two major areas to consider for adjustment. varieties and windrow conditions with only a few changes required in operational controls.

  • Page 82: Control And Adjustments

    Controls and Adjustments M2120A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Adjustable Overhead Teeth and Optional Concave Teeth Controls The adjustable overhead teeth handle controls the degree of aggressiveness of the overhead spring tooth bar. Always start with all control handles in the disengaged position.

  • Page 83: Retention Board Adjustment

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Retention Board Adjustment The AR rotor discharge boards control the handle engaged no further than necessary to retention time of material in the forth picking remove the good peanuts from the vines. cylinder.

  • Page 84: Cleaning Air Control

    Controls and Adjustments M2120A PT Peanut Combine Cleaning Air Control To make adjustments: WARNING Use the inspection doors at the rear of the Serious personal injury can result from combine to aid in setting the cleaning air. making adjustments while the combine is running.

  • Page 85: Tailboard Adjustment

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Tailboard Adjustment The tailboard affects the flow of material • Use a 7/16 wrench to loosen the seven from the stemmer bottom out the back of the 1/4” fasteners and evenly raise or lower the combine.

  • Page 86: Elevator Air Control

    Controls and Adjustments M2120A PT Peanut Combine Elevator Air Control Manual Elevator Air Control A manual mode option allows the operator to control the position of the damper from the cab of the tractor. The elevator air control is normally set so that...

  • Page 87: Standard Pickup Header Speed Control

    Remote reversing auger and header speed DANGER control are standard features built into the hydraulic package on the AMADAS M2120A. NEVER remove material from the header/ The remote auger reverse system consists of auger while the tractor engine and combine a bi-directional hydraulic motor and a one-way are running.

  • Page 88: Pto Speed Adjustment

    Speed Sensor Figure 5-12: Tech Package Speed Control The AMADAS M2120A is designed to operate with 790 PTO RPM input, so the tractor will not be required to run at its full “PTO speed”. Figure 5-13: Speed Sensor Location...
  • Page 89 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments PTO Speed Adjustment (cont.) The normal operational range of the combine is The combine design speed is 100% on the 90% to 110% of the design speed as shown on combine speed monitor or 790 PTO RPM.

  • Page 90: Pickup Header Height Adjustment

    Controls and Adjustments M2120A PT Peanut Combine Pickup Header Height Adjustment Header Lift The pickup header height is controlled with a Cylinder tractor-powered remote hydraulic cylinder. NOTICE To reduce excessive wear, avoid dragging pickup teeth in the soil. Operate the header low enough to pick up all the vines in the windrow, but high enough to allow dirt clods, soil, and other debris to fall out.

  • Page 91: Header Auger Adjustment

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Header Auger Adjustment The header auger is manually height adjustable. • The auger height is adjusted by loosening the four outer bolts holding the bearing It can be raised or lowered to help feeding mount plate and then turning the top in varied crop conditions.

  • Page 92: Rotor Speed Adjustment

    Controls and Adjustments M2120A PT Peanut Combine Optional Dual Speed Cylinder Drives Variable Pitch Vine Spreaders The dual speed cylinder drives allow efficient The standard vine spreader setup can throw operation in a wider range of conditions by vines too far and onto unharvested rows in allowing the operator to vary greatly the certain conditions, or with certain headers.
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  • Page 95: Performance

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Performance Performance Fine Tuning Operation ........... 83 Achieving Maximum Ground Speed ......83 Increasing Separating Capacity........84 Harvesting Under Wet Conditions ......... 85 Troubleshooting.............86 4/24/19 MAN152...
  • Page 96 Performance M2120A PT Peanut Combine Figure 6-1: M2120A PT Dump Basket Peanut Combine Figure 6-1: M2120A PT OCS Peanut Combine 4/24/19 MAN152...

  • Page 97: Fine Tuning Operation

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Performance Fine Tuning Operation If maximum ground speed is desired: This chapter describes ways you can fine tune your combine’s performance. Also refer to 1. Shift the tractor into the next higher gear. Chapter 5. Controls and Adjustments for more information on fine tuning your combine using the combine’s standard controls.

  • Page 98: Increasing Picking Capacity

    Performance M2120A PT Peanut Combine Increasing Picking Ca- pacity DANGER MOVING PARTS HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts. • Never clean, lubricate, or adjust machine when it is running.

  • Page 99: Harvesting Under Wet Conditions

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Performance Harvesting Under Wet Conditions If equipped with dual cylinder drives, always After harvesting peanuts where buildup occurs, run on high in wet conditions. More aggressive it is important to: combine settings are typically needed in wet conditions.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Performance M2120A PT Peanut Combine Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Main drive belt slips under Tighten belt and reduce ground surge loads. speed. Combine not at or near design Adjust RPMs and observe speed. combine speed monitor. Ground speed too fast for Shift tractor into a lower gear.
  • Page 101 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Performance Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Cause Correction Retention board engaged too Disengage in 1” increments far in the closed position. between checks. Cylinders are wrapping in Engage overhead teeth tough, green conditions Adjustable concave teeth (if Disengage in 1” increments equipped) are too aggressive.

  • Page 102: Table 6-0: M2120A Troubleshooting

    Performance M2120A PT Peanut Combine Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Cause Correction Disassemble duct and remove Obstruction in elevator air duct. obstruction. Tighten belts and check the Elevator fan or main drive belts elevator fan belt and V-sheave are slipping. for wear.
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  • Page 105: Maintenance

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Maintenance Belt Adjustment.............. 93 Chain Adjustment ............94 Lubrication ..............95 PTO and Driveline ............ 96 Schedule & Lubricants ..........97 Lubrication Locations ..........98 Post Season Maintenance..........99 Tire & Wheel Fasteners Torque ........100...
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  • Page 107: Belt Adjustment

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Belt Adjustment V-belt drives power the fans, hydraulic power (optional), separating section, and stemmer saws. The belts also transmit power from the PTO input gearbox to the main jackshaft. Important! Properly maintaining the belts is essential to ensure efficient machine operation.

  • Page 108: Chain Adjustment

    Maintenance M2120A PT Peanut Combine Chain Adjustment The chain drives must be properly maintained for the combine to function correctly. Important! Proper chain alignment and tension are very important. To check and adjust the chains: DANGER MOVING PARTS HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death when...

  • Page 109: Lubrication

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Figure 7-7: Drive Chains and Idlers Lubrication There are some components on the combine NOTICE that require regular lubrication in order to continue functioning correctly. These items and Damage to bearing seals may occur if...

  • Page 110: Pto And Driveline

    Maintenance M2120A PT Peanut Combine PTO and Driveline Daily greasing of the PTO is essential for proper NOTICE operation. Refer to Figure 7-8 for PTO grease points. The driveline will fail if not lubricated on There are two grease fittings located 180° apart a periodic basis.

  • Page 111: Schedule & Lubricants

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Schedule & Lubricants Table 9: Lubrication Schedule LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Frequency Type Before Action / Yearly Each Hours Hours Hours Hours Component Lube Lubricate Hitch Assembly Lubricate PTO Driveline Shaft Lubricate U-Joint (on gearbox output) Lubricate Tongue...

  • Page 112: Lubrication Locations

    Maintenance M2120A PT Peanut Combine Lubrication Locations Basket Pivot Points U-joints Wheel Bearings U-joints Hitch Figure 7-9: Lubrication Locations NOTE: Refer to the OCS section for additional lubrication points and schedule. 4/24/19 MAN152...

  • Page 113: Post Season Maintenance

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Post Season Maintenance To extend the life of your combine, take the CAUTION time to prepare it properly for the long non-use period. Use protective eye gear. Follow these storage suggestions at the end of each season.

  • Page 114: Tire & Wheel Fasteners Torque

    Maintenance M2120A PT Peanut Combine Torque Charts Tire & Wheel Fasteners Torque Torque Specifications Diameter Thread Grade Torque 7/8” 668 ft/lb Extensions/Spindles 3/4” 400 ft/lb Lug nuts 18’ & 19’ Tire pressure: 800 / 65 R32 – Radial: 44 PSI Table 8-3: Tire &...
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  • Page 117: Peanut Tech"Monitoring And Control

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine “Peanut Tech” “Peanut Tech” Monitoring and Control Key Features ..............104 Home Screen Functions and Controls......106 Help/Basic Instruction Screens........107 Access Setup Screen ............ 107 All Information Screen Functions and Controls ..... 108 Calibrating the Actuator ..........109 Custom Air Pressure Settings........

  • Page 118: Key Features

    “Peanut Tech” M2120A PT Peanut Combine Key Features Peanut Duct Load As part of Amadas’ commitment to continuous product improvement, we are pleased to include the “Peanut Tech” package on 2120A Peanut Combines. The controller monitors duct air pressure, combine speed, and elevator air actuator position to determine the amount of load placed on the Peanut Elevator system.
  • Page 119 This will reduce machine damage but peanut loss will continue until the combine is stopped. The Peanut Door is located on the left side of When an overload happens the Amadas Logo will be replaced with a flashing “Peanut Door” the combine above the collection auger.

  • Page 120: Home Screen Functions And Controls

    “Peanut Tech” M2120A PT Peanut Combine Home Screen Functions and Controls AUTO Figure 8-5: “Peanut Tech” Home Screen 1. Displays combine speed and background 6. Returns to the HOME Screen from the HELP flashes if combine speed is below 85% or Screen.

  • Page 121: Help/Basic Instruction Screens

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine “Peanut Tech” Access Setup Screen Help/Basic Instruction Screens Figure 8-8: “Peanut Tech” Home Screen Figure 8-6: Basic Instruction Screen, PAGE 1 The SETUP Screen can only be accessed PAGE 1 from the HOME Screen. This screen displays basic instructions for the “Peanut Tech”...

  • Page 122: All Information Screen

    “Peanut Tech” M2120A PT Peanut Combine All Information Screen Functions and Controls MANUAL Figure 8-10: “Peanut Tech” All Information Screen Control Buttons Right column: 1. Return to HOME Screen. Service hours since last reset: • Speed of the left and right rotor.

  • Page 123: Calibrating The Actuator

    M2120A PT Peanut Combine “Peanut Tech” Calibrating the Actuator Custom Air Pressure Settings Important Note: If any component from the If a new Elevator Actuator is installed, it is elevator air or monitoring system (air pressure necessary to calibrate the actuator.
  • Page 124 “Peanut Tech” M2120A PT Peanut Combine Custom Air Pressure Settings (cont.) High Air Press to Low Air Press to Air Pressure Close Open Reading Arrow Keys Esc Key Figure 8-14: “Peanut Tech” Setup Page Figure 8-13: “Peanut Tech” All Information Page f.
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  • Page 127 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Appendix Appendix A Non-Safety Related Decals ........... 116 Non-Safety Decal Locations .......... 117 4/24/19 MAN152...

  • Page 128: Table 12: Non-Saftey Related Decals

    81041 Variable Pitch Vine Spreaders 81068 “Basket Access..” w/Arrows Table 12: Non-safety Related Decals Note: Decals 80684 are located on the outer shields of the 2120A. For additional information on decals refer to the AMADAS 2120A Parts Catalog. 4/24/19 MAN152...
  • Page 129 M2120A PT Peanut Combine Appendix A NOTES: 4/24/19 MAN152...

  • Page 130: Warranty

    The selling dealer makes no warranty of his own on any item warranted by AMADAS, and makes no warranty on other items. The dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of AMADAS, or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.

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