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AGCO Glencoe DR8700 Operator's Manual

AGCO Glencoe DR8700 Operator's Manual

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Glencoe
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MODEL DR8700 FOLD
SERIES DISC RIPPER
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Form No. 79019157
February, 2002

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  • Page 1 Glencoe ® MODEL DR8700 FOLD SERIES DISC RIPPER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Form No. 79019157 February, 2002...
  • Page 3 MODEL DR8700 FOLD 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 FRAME ASSEMBLY ........3-3 GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY .
  • 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 DR8700 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 MODEL CATALOG TRANSPORT NO. OF NO. OF SHANK WEIGHT WIDTH SHANKS DISCS SPACING (APPROX.) (ft.-in.) (in.) (lbs.) DR8700-07 71512348 13’-2" 17,070 DR8700-08 71512349 13’-2" 17,270 DR8700-08 71512350 14’-0" 17,430 DR8700-09 71512351 15’-7" 18,230 DR8700-10 71512352 14’-0" 17,830...
  • 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 LUBRI- CATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION) .
  • Page 10 NOTES:...
  • Page 11 Figure 2-1 - Tandem Axle, Fold, 7 Shank - 30” Spacing...
  • Page 12 Figure 2-2 - Tandem Axle, Fold, 8 Shank - 24” Spacing...
  • Page 13 Figure 2-3 - Tandem Axle, Fold, 8 Shank - 30” Spacing...
  • Page 14 Figure 2-4 - Tandem Axle, Fold, 9 Shank - 30” Spacing...
  • Page 15 Figure 2-5 - Tandem Axle, Fold, 10 Shank - 24” Spacing...

  • Page 16: Assembly Procedures

    ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES WARNING It is very important that your new DR8700 Fold Series Disc Ripper be properly assembled, ad- justed, and lubricated before use. Illustrations to DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT HEAVY assist with the assembly process are provided in PARTS (SUCH AS THE FRAME, DISC Section 2, “Standard Specifications”.
  • Page 17 Figure 3-1 Frame Assembly...

  • Page 18: Frame Assembly

    3-1 FRAME ASSEMBLY WARNING 3-1.2 Place wing in position with frame and install hinge pins, 1-1/2-6 hex slot nuts, and 3/8 X 2-1/2 cotter pins supplied with the TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR wing. DEATH, READ ALL SAFETY PRECAU- 3-1.3 Install the correct extensions and shank TIONS AT THE FRONT OF THIS SEC- mounting tubes as required for the size unit,...
  • Page 19 Figure 3-2 Gauge Wheel Assembly...

  • Page 20: Gauge Wheel Assembly

    3-2 GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WARNING 3-2.4 Install wing gauge wheel assembly us- ing four bearing block pairs and 3/4-10 x 8-1/2 hex head cap screws, hex lock nuts, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE flat washers, and shims provided. Use only ROCKSHAFT MANUALLY.
  • Page 21 Figure 3-3 Disc Gang Installation...

  • Page 22: Disc Gang Installation

    3-3 DISC GANG INSTALLATION WARNING 3-3.1 FRONT DISC GANG INSTALLATION IMPORTANT TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR THE FRONT DISC GANGS HAVE A 13 INCH DEATH, READ ALL SAFETY PRECAU- SPACING. TIONS AT THE FRONT OF THIS SEC- a. Install the pivot block on the outer disc gang TION BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY OF frame pivot so the long end is facing the rear.
  • Page 23 Figure 3-4 Disc Gang Depth Adjustment...
  • Page 24 3-3.3 Install one disc adjust frame weldment IMPORTANT on the main frame and one on the wing us- ing the disc adjust frame pins, 3/8 x 3 cotter PIN ON TRUSS ROD END MUST POINT TO- pins, and flat washers supplied with the disc WARD CYLINDER.
  • Page 25 Figure 3-5 Spring Shank Installation 3-10...

  • Page 26: Spring Shank Installation

    3-4 SPRING SHANK INSTALLATION 3-4.1 Mark the shank centers on the frame 3-4.2 Always install the center shank first. and wing using the Shank Placement Fig- Install it at the center of the frame assembly ures 2-1 - 2-5. Install the spring clamp as- on the correct mounting tube.
  • Page 27 Figure 3-6 Hitch Installation 3-12...

  • Page 28: Wing Support Installation

    3-4.7 Install the coil spring assembly between IMPORTANT the spring clamp bracket and the rear spring anchor plates. Secure with 1-8 x 8-1/2 hex DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN BOLTS AS THE head cap screws and hex lock nuts. SPRINGS MUST BE FREE TO PIVOT. 3-4.8 Tighten 3/4-10 x 4 hex head cap screws in spring anchor plates to correct torque.
  • Page 29 Figure 3-7 Hydraulic Lift Plumbing Figure 3-8 Hydraulic Disc Gang Plumbing 3-14...

  • Page 30: Hydraulic Installation

    Figure 3-9 Hydraulic Fold Plumbing 3-7 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION WARNING 3-7.4 Install the hydraulic hoses as shown in the hydraulic schematic (See Figures 3-7, 3-8, and 3-9). Route hoses through the hose TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL LOWER- loops provided on the frame where possible. ING OF EQUIPMENT, WHICH CAN Hoses going to cylinders on the wing should CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,...

  • Page 31: Purging The Hydraulic System

    3-8 PURGING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 3-8.1 Plug the hydraulic hoses into the tractor. 3-8.4 Extend lift cylinders and hold tractor lever in the extend position for two to three 3-8.2 Check hydraulic oil level in tractor, a minutes to purge the lift cylinders. If the unit large quantity of oil will be required to fill the lowers or lifts with a chattering when the system on the Disc Ripper.

  • Page 32: Electrical Installation

    3-9 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3-9.1 Assemble right and left hand warning 3-9.3 Install the left hand light on the back lights to the warning light brackets using side of the shank mounting tube on the left 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 hex head cap screws and hex side of the main frame, behind the center lock nuts.
  • Page 33 NOTES: 3-18...

  • Page 34: Operation And Maintenance

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DANGER DANGER NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON ALWAYS LOCK TRACTOR THE DR8700 FOLD SERIES DISC RIP- DRAWBAR IN THE CENTER POSI- PER AT ANY TIME. ALLOWING A TION WHEN TRANSPORTING THE PERSON TO RIDE ON THE MACHINE UNIT.

  • Page 35: Tractor Preparation

    4-1 TRACTOR PREPARATION 4-1.2 Lock the tractor drawbar in the center The Disc Ripper is used with tractors equipped position. with drawbar hitches. Before attaching the Disc Ripper, prepare the tractor as follows: IMPORTANT 4-1.1 Inflate the rear tractor tires equally and FOR TRACK TYPE TRACTORS, IT MAY BE DE- add ballast according to the tractor operator’s SIRABLE TO ALLOW THE HITCH TO SWING...

  • Page 36: Field Operation

    4-4 FIELD OPERATION CAUTION 4-4.5 Set the depth by using a combination of cylinder stops to achieve the desired depth. For stability, it is important that the gauge DEPTH ADJUSTMENT MUST wheels always apply slight pressure against EQUAL ON ALL CYLINDERS. UNE- the soil.

  • Page 37: Wheel Bearing Maintenance

    4-4.9 Disc Gang Operation. The disc gangs b. Adjust rear disc gang radius rods for a 1/8" may be set at an angle of 10, 15, or 20 De- clearance between the disc gang frame 4x6 grees. The angle is adjusted by removing the tube and the angle adjust brackets on the disc angle adjust pins and moving the outer main frame.
  • Page 38 Figure 4-2 Lubrication Schedule...

  • Page 39: Hydraulic Maintenance

    4-7 HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE 4-7.1 Check the tractor hydraulic fluid level 4-7.2 If a cylinder or valve leaks, disassemble per tractor owners manual and after any the parts to determine the cause of the leak. leakage. Check fluid level with the cylinders Any time a cylinder is opened up, or when- in the retracted position.
  • Page 40 NOTES...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can happen using your DR8700 Fold Series Disc Ripper. Follow all safety precautions stated in the previous when making any adjustments to your machine. SYMPTOM PROBLEM: REMEDY Lower machine...
  • Page 42 SYMPTOM PROBLEM: REMEDY UNIT LOWERS WITH A JERKY OR RESTRICTOR NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY: Arrow on restrictor should point to hose going to cylinder. Reverse CHATTERING MOTION restrictor so arrow reads as shown on diagram. Raise AIR NOT PURGED FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: unit and hold tractor hydraulic lever in the up position for two to three minutes.
  • Page 43 NOTES:...
  • Page 46 Glencoe ® AGCO CORPORATION 4205 River Green Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30096 Printed in U.S.A.

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