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OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL 143433 v1.0 PRO-TILL D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S B O X 8 3 0 - 2 7 2 I N D U S T R I A L D R I V E , 20/20HD 26/26HD R E G I N A ,...
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QUICK-START GUIDE WARRANTY PRO-TILL 20/26 REMEMBER! You must complete Product * Refer to operators manual for complete safety and operation info. Registration to be eligible for Warranty. Connect Hydraulics CONSTANT FLOAT PRESSURE DEPTH WINGS TRANSPORT JACK REAR DISC DEPTH IMPORTANT: Constant Wing Pressure The Wing Cylinder Circuit includes a Down Pressure Valve.
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Put in Field Position 1” IMPORTANT: Operator must read and understand the tractor manual in order to place the required hydraulic circuits into oat position or constant pressure position. Float iii) Transport Cylinders Constant Pressure Wing Cylinders Fine Pitch Fine Pitch Rear Disc Front Disc Adjustment...
* Reference Sheet Quick-Start Guide OPERATORS SECTION - TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT Safety Notice Introduction Safety Hook-Up Transport Transport to Field Position Field to Transport Position Operation Pre-Operation Checklist Operation Guidelines / Suggestions Setting Disc Depth Scraper Settings Troubleshooting Service & Maintenance Maintenance Checklist Maintenance Free Pins &...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER DANGER NEVER PARK, UNHOOK, or RAISED SERVICE Pro-Till with REAR WINGS DANGER If the front hitch becomes disconnected in this position the front hitch will raise suddenly and the back of the machine will drop! CHANGING DISCS AND SERVICING The best position to safely change or service the discs on the Pro-Till is when it is secured in the winged...
Degelman PRO-TILL is the fastest and most versatile piece of tillage equipment you will ever own. Use this manual as your first source of information about this machine.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation CAUTION that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a reminder to follow appropriate safety practices. 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
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GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the safe operation and 1. Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Degelman PRO-TILL. Manual and all safety signs before YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who operating, maintaining or adjusting.
8. Install a safety chain between the tractor and the hitch. 9. Connect lights (electrical socket plug) to tractor. 10. Raise the hydraulic hitch jack. 11. When unhooking from the tractor, reverse the above procedure. 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
6. Check that the transport tires are properly inflated to 58 PSI (400 kPa). IMPORTANT Under NO RIDERS CIRCUMSTANCES should there ever be riders while the Pro-Till is in transport. 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
This will ensure constant down pressure is applied to the wings and the machine can still contour over uneven terrain effectively. Adjust wing circuit flow down to 20-30% to reduce heat build-up. (Refer to your tractor's manual for proper procedures.) 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
E. When the wing frame rollers using the Wing Cylinders (2). are in proper position above the transport holders, lightly lower the wings in place by retracting the Transport cylinders (#3) to gently set the wings onto the holders. 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
1. Check all hardware. Tighten as required. outlined in the adjustments section. If excessive disc wear is evident, replacement may be 2. Check all hydraulic system connections. required. Refer to maintenance section. Tighten if any are leaking. 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
2 - Stop the machine. 3 - Adjust the height/angle so the deflector is running Start with the deflector higher than necessary until desired just slightly above the ground. cutting depth is achieved, then adjust deflector. -10- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
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- Loosen the two deflector adjustment bolts - Fully raise the deflector plate to the top of the adjustment slot. - Then retighten the bolts. Optional: The Dirt Deflector Assembly may be removed & stored. -11- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
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To correct for this and achieve straight tracking, either the rear discs may need to be raised or the front discs lowered by adjusting the number of the depth stops. -12- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (22-February-2021)
Double Sided Scraper Blades Note: When blades are being reversed, the complete section must be changed at the same time or adjustment will not work properly. -13- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
Troubleshooting - Pro-Till 20/26 Plugging disc rows in wet conditions: Rear discs or roller not engaging in very hard soil: - Ensure roller is turning & scrapers are set properly. - Adjust pitch so front discs are higher by removing a - Raise machine working depth.
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Troubleshooting - Pro-Till 20/26 Leaving a groove between passes: End of wing discs cutting deeper or shallower than center: - Adjust deflector down to fill groove. - Fully extend depth control cylinders & hold for 30 - Adjust deflector assembly in to fill groove.
Only disconnect when unit is on level ground in the proper Annually transport or field position. • Bolt tightness • Wheel bearings IMPORTANT: Safely secure Pro-Till in winged forward transport position when changing or servicing discs. -16- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
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5. Ensure hoses are properly clamped and secured in 915 (1240) 1310 (1780) position after routing is complete to provide a cleaner 1250 (1695) 1785 (2420) installation and prevent possible damage or hazards. 1600 (2175) 2290 (3110) v1.1 -17- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (14-May-2021)
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2. Align, thread into place and hand tighten. 8. Inspect to ensure that O-ring is not pinched and that washer is seated fl at on the face of the port. 3. Tighten to proper torque from the table shown above. -18- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (14-May-2021)
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8. Use hydraulic cylinder jack. 10. Pump grease into hub through grease fitting until 9. Oil any exposed chrome shafts on the hydraulic lubricant can be seen from dust seal. cylinders to prevent rusting. -19- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
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5. Apply Loctite anti-seize before installing cylinder end cap. 6. Torque cylinder end cap to 440 lb.ft (600 N.m). 7. Tighten Set Screw on end cap to 6 lb.ft (8 N.m). -20- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
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8. When both bushings are installed to the Install proper depth, install the new seals. Seal 9. Re-assemble all other 5/16" necessary components. IMPORTANT: DO NOT use oil or grease on pins or bushing surfaces when re-installing. -21- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
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126715 - Hose, 3/8 x 164 (1) 126714 - Hose, 3/8 x 140 (1) 126713 - Hose, 3/8 x 56 123068 - Cylinder, Monarch 5 x 40 x 2-1/2 (2) (Seal Kit: 123069) Transport Cylinder Hose Connection Detail -41- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
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3/4-16 UNF (1) Open IMPORTANT: Close the ball valve to prevent accidental Ball operation of this Jack / Ball Valve Connection Detail Valve circuit. Ensure ball Closed valve handle remains Position in closed position. -42- 143433 - PRO-TILL 20|26 (15-January-2021)
Re-torque of fastening hardware, Hydraulic fluid purities, drive train alignments, and clutch operation) 3. If parts not made or supplied by Degelman have been used in the connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Degelman such use affects its performance, safety, stability or reliability.
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It is the retail customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Degelman dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts, which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five days of failure.
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