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Snout Cone Operation
After the Snout Cones are completely installed, it is recommended that the Snout Cones be operated before heading
to the field. Perform a pre-operational inspection every time before the Snout Cones are operated. The Snout Cones
are controlled from the Reel Drive hydraulic circuit of the combine which allows for an increase or decrease in
RPM.
Pre-operational Check List:
1.
Check to make sure all bolts are properly tightened.
2.
Check that all hydraulic lines are properly tightened.
3.
Make sure all hydraulic lines are secured and will be out of the way during operation. Check for and repair
any hydraulic leaks. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS OR ANY BODY PART TO CHECK FOR
HYDRAULIC LEAKS!
4.
Confirm the Snout Cones are in the floating position.
5.
Check that the Snout Cones are adjusted for necessary clearance and will not have any obstructions.
6.
Check that all guards and shields are in place and secure.
7.
Confirm that all personnel are in the safe zone before starting and engaging the machine and the Snout
Cones.
First Time Operation:
1.
Check to make sure that the supply hoses are in the Reel drive hydraulic circuit of the combine. If the
rotations of the Snout Cones are reversed, reverse the hydraulic hose connections at the combine.
2.
The hydraulic lines will need to fill with hydraulic fluid, so it may take a short time before the Snout Cones
will start to operate.
3.
The Snout Cones should be operated at a low RPM to make sure all connections are correct, confirm no
leaks, and for correct clearance.
4.
Increase and decrease the RPM of the reel and confirm that the Snout Cones adjust accordingly.
Sitting in the operator seat:
The left Snout Cone should rotate to the right (clockwise) and the right Snout Cone should rotate to the left (counter
clockwise).
Once the Snout Cones have passed the pre-operational check list and are working correctly, they are ready for field
operation.
Snout Cone Field Operation
When the head is engaged for operation, the Snout Cones will start rotating as well. The Snout Cones will need to
be in the floating position for field operation. This position allows the Snout Cones to move with the end corn snout
if it should have to move.
The RPM of the Snout Cones can be adjusted with the reel speed control in the operator's area of the machine. Set
the RPM for what works the best in the given field conditions.
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