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- Page 1 Manual No.F6418E996E...
- Page 2 (1) year from the time of delivery by the dealer. Dion-Ag Inc. will repair or replace, at its discretion and without charge for service parts or labour, any defective part of the equipment on condition that the machinery and/or equipment has been operated in accordance with the in- structions contained in the Dion-Ag Inc.
- Page 3 Rotary Corn Attachment TO OUR CUSTOMER We appreciate your confidence in DION Farm Equipment and thank you for your trust. In preparing this manual, we hope we have provided you with a valuable tool for operating and maintaining this fine ma- chine.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ................................5 CHECK LIST ..................................6 FOREWORD ..................................7 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ............................. 8 SAFETY RULES ................................... 9 TRANSMISSION SHAFT OPERATION ........................1 STOPPING PROCEDURES ............................11 GUARDS AND SHIELDS ............................12 SAFETY DECALS ................................13 SAFETY SIGN APPLICATION PROCEDURE ...................... -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications and design are subject to change without notice and without liability therefore NOTE: Specifications apply only to the F64 model. Shipping Dimensions Dion John Deere Gehl New Holland Overall 192 cm (80”) 211 cm (83.3”) 217 cm (85.5”) 226 cm (89”) 212 cm (83.5”) Length... -
Page 6: Check List
CHECK LIST PRE-SEASON CHECKS Check condition of guards and knives Check condition of chains and chain guides Check chain tension and elongation Check condition and tension of drive belts Look for loose or missing bolts and parts Make sure no safety decal is missing and make sure they are readable Check condition of saw teeth Check condition of drum fingers. -
Page 7: Foreword
FOREWORD TO OUR CUSTOMER WARRANTY INFORMATION The following pages and illustrations are printed to help Your Dion Warranty for this machine appears in this supply you with the knowledge to better operate and manual, which you received from your dealer when you service your F64 Rotary Corn Attachment. -
Page 8: Serial Number Location
Write down your number here: MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER L.H. side Front Back R.H. side DION-AG INC. BOISBRIAND QUE. - Ag Inc. MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. MADE IN CANADA Manual No.F6418E996E... -
Page 9: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOLLOW A SAFETY PROGRAM For proper operation of a corn attachment, you must be a qualified and authorized operator. To be qualified, you must read and understand the written instructions supplied in this Operator’s Manual, have training, and know the safety rules and regulations for the job. - Page 10 SAFETY RULES • Disengage the PTO and shut off engine before leav- W ARNING: Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin or eyes and cause serious ing the operator’s seat for refuelling, lubricating or ad- personal injury, blindness or death. Fluid leaks, justing the machine.
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Page 11: Transmission Shaft Operation
SAFETY RULES TRANSMISSION SHAFT OPERATION STOPPING PROCEDURES No matter what type of machine is being used, it is ex- • POWER-TAKE-OFF DRIVE - Before starting the trac- tremely hazardous to perform any kind of maintenance tor engine make sure that the PTO locking device is work while the machine is running. -
Page 12: Guards And Shields
SAFETY RULES GUARDS AND SHIELDS - FIGURES 1 TO 3 An hinged guard covers the intermediate chain (item 3 in figure 3). The rotary corn attachment is equipped with guards and shields wherever an accident is likely to take place. An hinged guard covers the drive shaft (item 4 in figure These guards and shields do not affect the machine per- formance. -
Page 13: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS IMPORTANT: All safety decals should be in place and maintained in good condition. Decals should be readable at all times. Figure 4 Safety sign location Figure 6 Safety sign locations Figure 5 Safety sign locations Figure 7 Safety sign locations (R.H. side) Manual No.F6418E996E... -
Page 14: Safety Sign Application Procedure
SAFETY DECALS SAFETY SIGN APPLICATION PROCEDURE 3. Press slightly on the surface of the safety sign to remove all air bubbles. 1. The surface should be free from dirt, grease, earth, or any other foreign material. 2. When the surface is dry, remove a portion of the backing paper and apply the decal in part and align its position as per the surrounding parts. -
Page 15: Installation
INSTALLATION RECEPTION (BY DE DEALER) IMPORTANT: The lifting arm (item 3) should not be used for moving or lifting the attachment. It should only The F64 Rotary Corn Attachment is delivered to the dea- be used for laying it flat on the ground. ler on a shipping skid (item 1) normally accompanied by 3. - Page 16 INSTALLATION 9. The lift arm can now be removed and the Attachment The installation is done by the dealer before delivery to may be lifted using the hook on top of the frame. the client. Contact your Dion representative if needed. 10.
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Page 17: Installation Of The Rotary Corn Attachment On The Forage Harvester
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF THE ROTARY CORN ATTACHMENT ON THE DION FORAGE HARVESTER NOTE: Refer to the Forage Harvester operator’s manual for brands other than Dion. NOTE: Always remove tension on balancing springs before installing or removing attachment from Forage Harvester. Make sure the Forage Harvester and the rotary corn attachment are standing on a flat terrain. - Page 18 INSTALLATION Figure 14 Align Figure 16 Square lock pin in place 7. Adjust the springs (item 1) by turning the screw (item 2) sleeves (item 4) with the handle (item 3). Two (2) balancing springs are required to operate your attachment. Bolt the spring bracket (item 5) on the attaching bar (item 6) as shown.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION 9. Install the rotary corn attachment drive chain (item 10. Adjust the Forage Harvester lifting arms in operating 1, figure 18). Use the #60 X 36 3/4” lg (93cm) chain position. Bring the chain underneath the tightening with a #60 connecting link (1) or a #80 X 37” chain, sprocket (item 2, figure 18) as shown.
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Page 20: Operating
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS BOLT SAE-2 SAE-5 Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs WARNING: Before operating the Rotary Corn 1/4” attachment, make sure that all safety rules are observed by people working with or near this 5/16” machine. Refer to pages 11 to 16. 3/8” NOTE: Generally, it is recommended to be careful and 1/2”... -
Page 21: Lubrication
LUBRICATION CAUTION: Never lubricate and/or clean any part while the machine and/or the tractor engine is running. LUBRICATION CHART These symbols indicate the specific points which must be lubricated, greased and verified. SYMBOL DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY Black on white Grease every 8 hours of Chain tightener - 2 places operation Black on white... -
Page 22: Tightener Rod Lubrication
LUBRICATION GEAR BOXES OIL LEVEL - FIGURE 25 IMPORTANT: Check oil level in gear boxes before each season and every 40 hours of operation. Figure 23 Conveyor chain (item 2) lubricated with spray oil TIGHTENER ROD LUBRICATION FIGURE 24 Figure 25 Checking gear box oil level with gauge Lubricate the tightener rods (items 3 &... -
Page 23: Drum Greasing
LUBRICATION DRUM GREASING - FIGURES 26 AND 27 To ensure longer bearing life, grease the drum bearings at the beginning and end of each season (4 on each drum). The lower bearing is accessible under the skid and the two internal bearings are accessible through the top (see figures 26 and 27). -
Page 24: Adjustments - Maintenance
ADJUSTMENTS CONVEYOR CHAIN TENSION ADJUST- NOTE: Keep in mind that any maintenance or adjust- ment described in this manual is the owner’s MENT FIGURE 28 TO 31 sole responsibility. IMPORTANT: conveyor chains must WARNING: Never remove guards or make adjusted before each day of operation and after the adjustments while machine and/or tractor engine first breaking-in hour. -
Page 25: Conveyor Chain Verification
ADJUSTMENTS CONVEYOR CHAIN VERIFICATION FIGURES 32, 33 AND 34 Check chain stretch every 40 hours of operation or at the end of the season. When chain stretch exceeds 1.5%, drum sprocket sections must be adjusted as shown fur- ther. Use the special gauge located under the right chain guard (figure 32). - Page 26 ADJUSTMENTS New Chain 1.5% wear, adjustment of drum sprocket sections. See conveyor chain adjustment section in this manual. 3% wear, replace conveyor chains and refer to the chain replacement section in this manual to readjust the drum sprocket sections. Figure 34 Measuring chain stretch Manual No.F6418E996E...
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Page 27: Drum And Conveyor Chain Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS DRUM AND CONVEYOR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT - FIGURES 35 TO 37 Check chain stretch every 40 hours of operation or at the end of the season. Conveyor chains can tolerate a 3% stretch before having to be replaced. However, when half-worn, tension will not be maintained adequately on the drums. -
Page 28: Chain Synchronization
ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN SYNCHRONIZATION When replacing the belts or for any other reasons, it may be necessary to remove the chain from the couplers FIGURES 38 AND 39 (item 1 figure 39) located underneath the gear boxes. To When a new conveyor chain is installed, it is important to easily re-synchronize the conveyor chains, mark with a synchronize both conveyor chains. -
Page 29: Chain Replacement
ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN REPLACEMENT - FIGURES 40 6. Install the new chain with the special link and the O-ring (figure 37). AND 41 7. Synchronize the chains if necessary. When the chain is overly stretched (figure 34) and a first teeth adjustment has been carried out, it must be 8. -
Page 30: Disk Cleaner Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS DISK CLEANER ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 43 To prevent debris accumulation and material jam, regularly check and adjust the disk cleaning forks located on the lateral fingers. Adjust so that the gap between the tip of the teeth and the cleaner is kept at 1/4”... -
Page 31: Straightening Up The Drum Fingers
ADJUSTMENTS STRAIGHTENING UP THE DRUM FINGERS FIGURE 47 It is possible for one or more drum fingers to bend during operation. Use an adjustable wrench to straighten the drum fingers, as shown in figure 47. Figure 49 DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT - FIGURE 50 Deflectors (item 1) must be adjusted according to the corn’s height. -
Page 32: Friction Disks Replacement
ADJUSTMENTS FRICTION DISKS REPLACEMENT 3. Remove the spring plates, the hub (item 3) and the two friction disks (item 2). FIGURE 51 4. Clean the friction surfaces on the hub and the The friction clutch protects the machine against over- housing (items 1 and 3). -
Page 33: Drive Belt Replacement
ADJUSTMENTS DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - FIGURE 52 Position drums to obtain 1/8” (3 mm) between the front scraper finger (item 4 in figure 55) and the Follow these instructions to replace the drive belts: drum edge (item 5 in figure 55). 1. -
Page 34: Scraper Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS SCRAPER ADJUSTMENT - FIGURE 57 It may be necessary to adjust the scrapers after they have been moved or replaced. 1. Remove the drums. 2. Loosen the scraper bolts. 1/4" (6 mm) 3. Align the chain channel ridge with the frame ridge (figure 57). -
Page 35: Maintenance Summary
MAINTENANCE SUMMARY Conveyor chain tension adjustment Driving chain tension adjustment Greasing - Chain tighteners (2 places) Cleaning and removing accumulated debris Chain and tightener rod lubrication Gear box oil level verification Overrunning clutch lubrication Greasing - drum bearings (8 places) Belt verification Chain stretch verification Cutting disks bolt verification... -
Page 36: Storage
STORAGE IMPORTANT: An adequate maintenance and storage is essential to ensure the machine durability. They should never be neglected. At the end of the season, we would suggest the following procedures: 1. Clean out the rotary attachment of all dirt, earth, material, excess of grease, or any other foreign substance which may absorb water thus causing rust. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Excessive amount of corn ears on the ground Causes: Dry conditions Corn variety with ears of corn not holding strongly to the plant Solutions: Raise the deflector tubes higher than the ears of corn Install the support channel (see figure below) for dry conditions supplied with the adaptor kit. Lower the attachment so that the drums come in contact with the plant, under the ear of the corn. - Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Complete or frequent stop Causes: Disks or chain is jamming which makes the clutch slip Clutch disks are worn Solutions: Clear the disks or the chain Verify and adjust chain tension Reduce forward speed in down corn conditions Replace the disks on the friction clutch Problem: Disk jamming...
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