Case IH AFX 230, 7240 & 8240 Series Factory Component Removal Guide for Installation of Redekop MAV Straw Chopper Table of Contents Section Safety Left Rear Side Access Panel Factory Drive and Components Ladder Assembly Straw Spreader Assembly Internal Straw Door...
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Case IH AFX 230, 7240 & 8240 Series Factory Component Removal Guide for Installation of Redekop MAV Straw Chopper Component Reference 1. Left Rear Access Panel 2. Drive Components 3. Ladder 4. Straw Spreader 5. Internal Straw Door 6. Internal Straw Deflectors 7.
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Parts required to be installed during the removal procedure: CS627S Fitting Kit Contents: Part # H14-12F Hydrualic Cap 12 FORS Fitting - Qty 2 - found in box CS849S, bag CS840S If you are preparing the combine prior to the arrival of the MAV Strawchopper kit, purchase: Part # 9840575 x2 from CNH Parts...
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Supplies required to assist during the removal procedure: Requirements: Blocking - 10 x 8 x 43 inches / 250 x 200 x 1100 mm - required for section 0.13.2 Gear Puller - required for section 2.4 Locking Mechanism - required for section 3.2 Clean Pail - 5 gal / 25 litres of capacity - required for section 4.1...
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This instruction manual explains the proper procedure for preparing the combine and removing the Factory Spreader Components in order to install the Redekop MAV Chopper 0.2 Recognize Safety Information 0.2.1 This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
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0.5 Safe Operating Practices 0.5.1 DO NOT stand near combine when machine is running. ALWAYS refer to your Combine Operator’s Manual, and review the Safety section before operating machine. The Combine Operator’s Manual details safe operating practices that must be followed to protect you and others from accidental death and/or injury.
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0.8 Avoid Contact With Moving Parts 0.8.1 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driven parts. Never clean, lubricate or adjust machine when it is running. 0.9 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 0.9.1 Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines.
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0.12 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 0.12.1 A Qualified Person designated by the employer, who is knowledgeable about and familiar with all relevant specifications and assembly instructions and is capable of identifying existing or potential hazards in surroundings or working conditions which may be hazardous or dangerous to employees shall determine appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for this assembly.
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0.13 Master Power 0.13.1 Shut off engine, remove keys (A) from the com- bine cab 0.13.2 Block (B) wheels on level ground 0.13.3 Lift up the left rear side access panel (C) 0.13.4 Turn Master Power Off (D)
1 Left Rear Side Access Panel Removal (Optional for easier access) 1.1 Left Rear Side Access Panel Removal 1.1.1 Disconnect wire harness (A1) from light 1.1.2 Remove hardware (A2) x2 mounting the left rear side access panel (A) to the combine upper brackets 1.1.3 Remove head of gas springs (A3) x 2 from ball studs on inner mount bracket 1.1.4 Remove and lower left rear access panel (A)
2 Factory Drive and Component Removal 2.1 Outer Belt Removal 2.1.1 Loosen Tensioner Rods (A) x2 2.1.2 Remove outer belt (B) CNH #86517680 - not to be reused 2.2 Inner Belt Removal from drive pulley 2.2.1 Remove inner belt (C) from drive pulley (D) - leave loose, do not remove from combine 2.3 Drive Pulley Removal 2.3.1 Remove center bolt (D1) from drive pulley (D)
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2.3.3 Replace center bolt and washer (D1) onto shaft (D3) 2.3.4 Ensure key (D4) remains in shaft (D3) - secure key in place with tape if required...
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3 Ladder Components Removal Reference: A - Glamour Panel B - Gas Springs C - Pivot Tube D - Roller Guides E - Ladder 3.1 Glamour Panel Assembly Removal 3.1.1 Unfold Ladder (E) 3.1.2 Remove hardware (A1) x4 mounting the glamour panel assembly (A) to the back of ladder mounting plates (E1) - Do Not scratch the glamour panel (A) - place on or...
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3.2 Gas Spring Removal Gas Spring is under load and will extend when released 3.2.1 To assist in removing gas spring (B), you will need a locking mechanism (F) to hold gas spring in place, for it is under load 3.2.1.1 Apply locking mechanism (F) around gas spring (B) and tighten to hold gas spring in place 3.2.1.2 Remove clip (B1) from top end of gas spring (B)
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3.2.5 Remove mounting hardware (G1) x 2 attaching the gas spring mount brackets (G) x2 to the upper inside combine walls - both sides - ensure bolts do not fall out of sidewall - place nuts back on bolts - not to be reused 3.3 Ladder Removal 3.3.1 Remove hardware (H1) x4 from the back side of the ladder (E) mounting the nylon blocks (H) x2 around...
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3.4 Pivot Tube Removal 3.4.1 Remove Ladder Pivot Tube (C) from inside of the combine mount plate 3.4.2 Remove center bolt (J) mounting the pivot tube plate (C1) to the combine mount plate (C2) - both sides - Pivot Tube (C) will now slide out - not to be reused 3.4.3 Remove hardware (K1) x3 attaching the pivot tube blocks (K) to the pivot tube (C) - both sides...
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4 Straw Spreader Removal HYDRAULIC LINES MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. 4.1 Hydraulic Hoses Disconnect 4.1.1 Remove steel hydraulic line (A) x2 from hydraulic block (C) - hoses will leak upon removal, place a pail below to...
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4.1.4 Remove rubber hydraulic hoses (B) x2 from bulkhead plate (C) below DEF tank - hoses will leak upon removal, place a pail below to catch any fluids 4.1.4.1 Hoses will leak upon removal, place a pail (B1) below to catch any fluids 4.1.5 Remove steel hydraulic lines (A) x2 from the bulkhead plate (D) - not to be reused...
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4.1.7 Thread in fitting (A1) into both rubber hydraulic lines (B) to connect together...
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4.2 Disconnect Electrical Harness from Spreader 4.2.1 Disconnect spreader electrical harness connectors (E1) x3 from combine harness at locations noted: - along spreader - at proximity sensors x2 4.2.2 Cut off nylon ties (E2) along Harness (E) to connectors (E1)
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4.2.3 Remove Proximity Sensors (F1 & F2) from upper side plate - Sensor (F2) to be reused for future ladder sensor - Sensor (F1) to be reused on the future Straw Door 4.2.3.1 Label sensors for future identification - reconnect sensors F2 and F1 to wiring harness if disconnected when removed 4.2.4 Bundle and tie up the Harness (E) and Sensors (F1 &...
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4.3 Straw Spreader Removal HAZARD / FALLING Proper Safety Shoes and Apparel must be worn. Pinching Hazard 4.3.1 Move deflectors (G1) inwards 4.3.1.1 Lock deflectors (G1) in place with pin (G2) - both sides 4.3.2 Rotate spreader assembly (G) up into factory raised position...
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4.3.3 Raise a pallet (H) with extra blocking (H1) underneath the spreader (G) to hold the spreader in place when all supports are removed 4.3.3.1 Secure blocking and spreader onto the pallet This component weighs 500 lbs / 230 kg Use a forklift with appropriate capacity 4.3.4 Remove hydraulic hose clamp (G3) from top left...
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4.3.7 Remove hardware (G6) mounting the spreader arms (G4) to the combine rails (H) - both sides - not to be reused 4.3.8 Remove speed sensor (J) from left side hydraulic motor (K) on the spreader assembly (G) 4.3.8.1 Cut off nylon ties (L) securing the speed sensor wire harness (J1) to the spreader assembly (G) - to be reinstalled in a different location for the MAV straw chopper...
5 Internal Straw Door Removal Gas Spring is under load and will extend when released 5.1 Gas Spring Removal 5.1.1 Remove head of gas spring (A1) from internal deflector (C) - keep base (A2) of gas spring (A) attached to internal door (B) 5.2 Internal Straw Door Removal 5.2.1 Disconnect actuator (G) from internal door (B) and...
7 Sieve Extension Removal 7.1 Sieve Extension Removal 7.1.1 Remove center bolt hardware (B1) mounting the sieve extension arms (A1) to the pivot block (B) on the combine bracket - both sides 7.1.1.1 Turn Sieve Extension (A) over 7.1.2 Remove hardware (C1) mounting the rubber strap (C) to the sieve extension pivot bracket (D) - not to be reused 7.1.3 Remove hardware (D1) x2 mounting the pivot...
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7.2 Sieve extension curtain assembly removal (if equipped) 7.2.1 Remove hardware (F1) x2 mounting the curtain assembly (F) to the underside of the grain loss monitor (G) - both sides - not to be reused...
8 Hydraulic Oil Level CHECK HYDRAULIC DO NOT RUN THE COMBINE FITTINGS FOR LEAKS WITHOUT HYDRAULIC OIL 8.1 Check the hydraulic oil level before starting and moving the combine. Oil level can be checked through the sight glass (A) located on the top rear deck. The oil level should at a minimum reach the bottom of the sight glass.
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