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Page 3: Airflex 200 Series Pre Delivery Inspection
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Delivery Inspection Report 1 - AirFLEX 200 Series Pre Delivery Inspection TO THE DEALER: This form must be completed and returned to Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. along with the Warranty Registration Form. (please print) Serial #:...
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Page 5: Copyright Information
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 2 - Copyright Information Original Instructions © 2020 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. - All Rights Reserved Patents: https://www.honeybee.ca/patents.php all other patents pending. P/N: 95110 Page 5...
Page 6 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Document Revision History Revision Author Date Description 04/22/20 Added center draper chain drive info Updated FLEX HHC info Divider sensors now optional Added no transport option frame info. Updated automatix section to match version 8.2 updated decal list &...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Table of Contents 1 - AirFLEX 200 Series Pre Delivery Inspection 2 - Copyright Information 3 - Products Covered & Important Information 4 - Purchase Information 5 - Header Identification Number 6 - Introduction 6.1 - Directions...
Page 8 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 12.3.1 - Transport Storage 12.4 - Mounting the Header to Combine 12.5 - Forklift Unloading Attachment 12.6 - Hydraulic & Electrical connections 12.6.1 - For Combines Without Power Supplied Via 31 Pin Plug 12.7 - Drive Shaft Hookup 12.8 - Mounting Checklist...
Page 9 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.1 - Hydraulic Header Tilt 16.2 - Knife, Feed Auger Drum and Draper Speed. 16.3 - Manual Header Tilt 16.4 - Reel Settings & Controls 16.4.1 - Finger Pickup Settings (Pitch) 16.4.2 - Hydraulic Reel Height and Fore/Aft Control 16.4.3 - Reel Speed...
Page 10 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 18.4 - Cutting Platform (continued) 18.5 - Active Header Height Control 18.6 - Cross Auger 18.7 - Miscellaneous 19 - Support 20 - Service & Adjustment 20.1 - Fasteners 20.2 - Permanent Bushings 20.3 - Speed Sensor Adjustment 20.4 - Cleaning the Header...
Page 11 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.8.8.2 - AGCO (Gleaner, Massey, Challenger) 20.8.8.3 - CNH & LEXION 20.9 - Knife 20.9.1 - Knife Drive Component Torque Recommendations 20.9.2 - Set Cutterbar Knife Timing 20.9.3 - Knife Head Featherplate 20.9.4 - Installing Low Profile Guards 20.9.5 - Set knifehead bearing assembly fore/aft position...
Page 12 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.22.7 - Knife Head Lubrication 20.22.8 - Lubricant Storage 20.22.9 - Grease Specifications 20.22.10 - Lubrication Location & Interval 21 - Header Transport & Storage 21.1 - Read before Transporting 21.2 - Measurements for Flatbed Transport 21.3 - Towing Vehicle Requirements...
Page 13: Products Covered & Important Information
Without proper adjustment, damage to the header may occur. Please wash this equipment after transporting! Honey Bee Manufacturing will not be responsible for any paint deterioration resulting from salt or harsh chemical corrosion if this equipment is not properly washed after transport. Use a mild soap solution, then rinse thoroughly.
Page 14: Purchase Information
Date Modification Honey Bee Manufacturing Limited is continually striving to improve its products. We reserve the right to make improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so, without incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.
Page 15: Header Identification Number
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 5 - Header Identification Number The AirFLEX Header serial number plate is located directly on top of the hydraulic bulkhead as shown below. The letters and numbers stamped on the plate identify the header. Please have this serial number on hand when ordering replacement parts.
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Page 17: Introduction
All names given in this document for equipment to, at the option of Honey Bee, replacement or repair components are those in use at the time of design. of any parts found, upon inspection by Honey Bee, Please write down your equipment serial numbers in to be defective.
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Page 19: Safety
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 7 - Safety 7.1 - Recognize Safety Information 7.3 - Read and Understand Instructions and Warnings This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol, be alert to the Please read and understand all warnings and safety potential for personal injury.
Page 20: Store The Header Safely
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 7.7 - Store the Header Safely 7.10 - Transporting the Header Ensure your header and all attachments are When transporting the header, frequently check for secured when not in use. Keep bystanders away traffic from the rear, especially in turns. Always use from equipment and storage area.
Page 21: Practice Safe Maintenance
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 7.13 - Practice Safe Maintenance 7.15 - Keep Equipment Clean Before attempting to service your equipment, Inspect and clean your equipment before every ensure that you fully understand any procedure that use. Clear away all material buildup. Pay special you are about to attempt.
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Page 23: Specifications
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 8 - Specifications 8.1 - Dimensions & Specifications Model Total Width 26.4 ft 31.4 ft 37.4 ft 41.4 ft 46.4 51.4 (excluding transport and (8.05 m) (9.57 m) (11.40 m) (12.62 m) (14.14 m) (15.67 m)
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Page 25: Safety Decal Locations
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 9 - Safety Decal Locations Please take a moment to walk around your equipment and familiarize yourself with the safety decals and features on your equipment. Refer to the figure below and the decal list on the following pages for assistance.
Page 26 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Fig. 5 - Red reflector - #28386 Fig. 4 - Red/orange reflector - #27360 Fig. 7 - Left end reel fore/aft Indicator - #79017 Fig. 6 - Yellow reflector - #28387 Fig. 9 - Fall warning, do not step here - #87235 Fig.
Page 27 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Fig. 18 - Grease every Fig. 19 - This is not a step 10 hours - #88027 - #89214 Fig. 17 - Pinch warning, keep Fig. 20 - Ensure air system is fully away from moving parts - #87263 pressurized before transporting - #89222 Fig.
Page 28 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Fig. 28 - Right hand reel fore/aft indicator Fig. 27 - Basic belt tension instructions - #103907 Fig. 30 - Centre reel arm height adjustment instructions Fig. 29 - Left and right end reel arm height adjustment...
Page 29: Equipment Overview
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 10 - Equipment Overview Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the header, its components and modes of operation. Reel Center Reel Arm Feeder Deck Feed Auger Drum Draper Reel Arm Transport Cart...
Page 30: Flex Mode
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 10.5 - FLEX Mode 10.7 - Suspended Subframe When in FLEX mode, the cutter bar on the header The suspended subframe assists in smoothing out will become Flexible and will automatically follow the motion of the table and senses when the entire the contours of the terrain.
Page 31: Before First Use And Pre-Season Inspection
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 11 - Before First Use and Pre-Season Inspection 11.1 - Combine Specific Header 11.2 - Header Inspection Modifications Dirt & Material Build-up Inspect the header for dirt, material buildup and obstructions then clean/clear as necessary...
Page 32 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Header Height Control Sensors Reel Ensure header height sensors are installed and Ensure the reel bats are in their operational undamaged. Replace if necessary. Clean away position. material buildup. Divider Sensors (RIGID Mode) Subframe Sensors (RIGID Mode) Paddle Sensors (FLEX Mode) Fig.
Page 33: Before First Use And Pre-Season Checklist
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 11.3 - Before First Use and Pre-Season Checklist Combine Specific Header Modifications 2016 or newer JD Combines: Install line lock kit as described in section 22.7 on page 148 Combines with ‘Bang-Bang’ style directional control valves: Install the BeeBox as described in section 22.6 on page 147 Gleaner/Massey Ferguson/Challenger Combines: Ensure correct bezel is installed as per section 22.1 on page 139 for details.
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Page 35: Mounting The Header To The Combine
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 12 - Mounting the Header to the Combine Install the crop dividers, and crop divider 12.1 - Combine Preparation pipes (or divider extensions) to the ends of Follow all relevant instructions outlined in your...
Page 36: If Optional Transport Package Is Installed
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 12.3 - If Optional Transport Release the two lock pins by first lifting up on the pin lock (A), then lift the handle back Package is Installed towards the rear of the header (B) then pull the lock pin out from between its lock ribs (C).
Page 37: Mounting The Header To Combine
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 12.4 - Mounting the Header to Check feeder house alignment and clearances, start the engine and raise the Combine Feeder House (and header) to its fully raised position. If the optional transport package is installed, unlock the transport cart and disconnect the cart’s lift...
Page 38: Forklift Unloading Attachment
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 12.5 - Forklift Unloading Attachment If no transport cart was purchased with your header, you can order the forklift unloading frame. The unloading frame angles the header when on a transport trailer which keeps it within the regulation width required for highway transport.
Page 39: Hydraulic & Electrical Connections
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 12.6 - Hydraulic & Electrical connections Ensure everything is clean and dust free prior to installation using the suction cup. The suction cup The multicoupler and harness design will vary can only be installed on a flat window.
Page 40 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Route the two power connectors on the 12V Negative Switched Battery System automatix lite electrical harness to the 100A FUSE combine’s electrical power supply. Connect Header Harness the power lines to the battery using the following rules: •...
Page 41: Drive Shaft Hookup
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 12.7 - Drive Shaft Hookup Secure the drive shaft shields in place using their attached safety chains as shown below. Connect the telescoping drive shaft on the left This will prevent the shields from rotating and side of the feeder house adapter and attach wearing out prematurely.
Page 42: Mounting Checklist
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 12.8 - Mounting Checklist □ Combine feeder house securely connected to adapter plate on header with all locks in place. □ Electrical connection between header and combine in place. □ Hydraulic connection between header and combine in place.
Page 43: Combine Calibration
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 13 - Combine Calibration Combine calibration must be performed every time the 13.2 - Check Header Height Sensor header cutting mode is changed (FLEX, RIGID Divider, Tabs RIGID Center) With the header in RIGID mode and pressurized to 100psi, check the header height sensor tabs to ensure they are in the proper positions.
Page 44: Combine Feeder House Angle
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 13.4 - Combine Feeder House Angle If you have a New Holland combine with a 10 volt The Combine Feeder House must be tilted at a Header Height control system please contact the specific angle for optimal header operation. To set Service/Parts department for additional parts/ proper operation angle.
Page 45: Float
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 13.5 - Float 13.6 - Combine Calibration Position For all combine makes except for New Holland and CaseIH, float interferes with proper automatic header It may be useful to park the combine over a ditch in height functionality and should be disabled on the order to allow a larger space below the header.
Page 46: Combine Header Height Calibration - Flex Mode
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 13.8 - Combine Header Height • You may need to place a block of wood under the divider extensions to ensure that they deflect Calibration - FLEX Mode UP fully during the calibration. •...
Page 47: Combine Header Height Calibration - Rigid Mode (Subframe Sensors)
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 13.10 - Combine Header Height 13.11 - Combine Header Height/Tilt Calibration – RIGID Mode Sensitivity (Subframe Sensors) When first calibrating the header, slowly increase your header height sensitivity via • Make sure the header lateral tilt is level and...
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Page 49: Header Setup
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 14 - Header Setup 14.1 - Reel Setup Adjustment Lock 14.1.1 - Reel Finger Timing Adjustment Set the reel finger timing (angle) to a position Adjustment Nut suitable for your crop conditions. Always check finger clearance after adjusting timing.
Page 50: Reel Centering
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 14.2 - Feed Auger Finger Timing 14.1.3 - Reel Centering Measure the distance between the left end of the Adjusting finger timing is critical in achieving proper reel and the left end of the header, then measure...
Page 51: Header Height Sensor Adjustment
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 14.3 - Header Height Sensor Adjustment Thoroughly check the clearance all the way around In order for the header height system to function the feed auger drum. correctly, you must ensure the sensor voltages fall...
Page 52: Knife Hold-Down Clearance For Optional Standard Cutting System
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 14.4 - Knife Hold-Down Clearance for Optional Standard Cutting System Knife Hold-Down to cutting section clearance should be 0.5 mm (0.02 in.). Generally, this is not critical. However too tight can reduce knife lifespan.
Page 53: Optional Components
The transport cart is used to transport your skid shoes should be removed. header without the need for a special trailer. Honey Bee offers a braked and non-braked version of the cart (see section 21 on page 131 for details).
Page 54: Terrace Kit
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 14.6.5 - Terrace Kit 14.6.6 - Cross Auger If equipped, the terrace kit is typically installed on The optional cross auger should be adjusted so headers used for harvesting soybeans and when the flighting engages the crop to help move it operating on terraced fields.
Page 55: Vertical Shear
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 14.6.7 - Vertical Shear The speed of the cross auger can be adjusted via the flow control located on side of the hydraulic manifold as shown below. There is a mechanical limiter to the flow control limiting the range from 1-4, with 1 being the slowest and 4 being the fastest.
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Page 57: Daily Inspection
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 15 - Daily Inspection 15.1 - Safety & Protective Shields 15.5 - Header Height Control Sensors Check all safety shields and ensure they are securely in place. Tighten all loose hardware. Clean Inspect and adjust the header height sensor bar as out all crop debris.
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Page 59: Operation
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16 - Operation Tilt Indicator When cutting close to the ground, it is important to avoid over-lowering the combine feeder house as this may drive the cutterbar and center draper pan into the ground, causing damage.
Page 60: Manual Header Tilt
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.3 - Manual Header Tilt 16.4 - Reel Settings & Controls If installed, the manual tilt cylinder can be rotated The reel on the header is designed to assist in using the two handles to change the angle between separating cut crops from uncut crops then sweep the header and the subframe.
Page 61: Hydraulic Reel Height And Fore/Aft Control
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Lower the handle for more aggressive finger pitch. To avoid serious injury, raise reel, engage reel Lock Pin lift safety stops, shut OFF engine, set parking brake, and remove key before exiting the cab.
Page 62: Reel Speed
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.5 - Crop Dividers combine’s operator manual for details. Before attempting to adjust the reel height (or The crop dividers are locked in place by default from reel fore/aft for some combines), ensure the reel the factory.
Page 63: Crop Divider Snub Extension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.5.2 - Crop Divider Snub Extension: 16.5.4 - Crop Divider Sensing in RIGID mode The crop dividers can be unlocked by removing the lock bolt shown in Fig. 93 on the previous page. Fig. 95 - Crop Divider Snub Extension Unlocking the dividers allows them to ‘float’...
Page 64: Operation Guidelines - Flex Mode
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.6 - Operation Guidelines - FLEX Use the air pressure switch to set the system pressure to 30-60 psi. mode. If changing cutting modes ensure combine calibration is done prior to setting setpoint. See Air Pressure Switch sections 13.8 to 13.13 for details.
Page 65: Air Pressure Recommendation
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.6.3 - Air Pressure Recommendation 16.6.4 - Ground speed The header air pressure should range between The header can often be run at faster ground 30 PSI and 60 PSI. speeds than other similar sized headers.
Page 66: Operating Guidelines - Rigid Mode
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.7 - Operating Guidelines - RIGID 16.7.2 - To activate RIGID mode: mode Determine which RIGID sensors to use and activate them as described in the previous In Rigid mode, the air system is pressurised to section.
Page 67: Set Cut Height Using Subframe Sensors
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.7.3 - Set Cut Height Using In the combine cab confirm that the sensor output on the AutoMatix Lite monitor is Subframe Sensors approximately 2.80-3.00V on the left and right bar graphs. If the voltage is above this amount lower the header until you reach these values.
Page 68: Set Cut Height Using Divider Sensors
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.7.4 - Set Cut Height Using Divider 16.7.5 - Recommended Reel settings Sensors When using Rigid mode, the reel fingers should be pitched less aggressively in order to assist with gently pulling crops towards the cutter bar.
Page 69: Reverse Operation
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.8 - Reverse Operation 16.10 - Combine Header Height Settings When the combine feeder house is reversed, the drapers, knife, reel, cross auger and feed auger When setting the Header Height sensitivity, increase drum run backwards to assist with unplugging.
Page 70: General Crop Specific Productivity
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 16.12 - General Crop Specific Harvesting Bushy Crops Productivity Harvest in RIGID cutting mode. Lower the platform until cutterbar cuts below the material to be collected. For maximum efficiency, completely Harvesting Standing Cereal Crop fill the drapers so the crop reaches just to the top Harvest in RIGID cutting mode.
Page 71 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Harvesting Soybeans When harvesting soybeans, set air pressure for Increased wear will result on guards, knife crop conditions: sections, and knife head bearings. When running • Dry conditions: lower pressure/heavier in this mode, grease the knife heads every 5 cutter bar hours (not 10 hours).
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Page 73: Automatix Lite System
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 17 - Automatix Lite System The bottom row of switches are used for sending commands to the Automatix system and provide access to harvesting settings used in the field. Pressure recommendations. Current air pressure...
Page 74: Physical Switches
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 17.2 - Physical Switches 17.2.2 - Air Pressure Switch The air pressure switch has three possible The header functions are controlled via three positions. This switch should be left in the middle physical switches that run along the bottom of the position after the desired air pressure is achieved.
Page 75: Header Tilt & Reel Height Switch
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 17.3 - Touch Screen Buttons 17.2.3 - Header Tilt & Reel Height Switch The Automatix Lite control panel is equipped with a The header tilt & reel height switch is used to touch screen. There are currently only two buttons select the function of the header tilt/reel height on the screen.
Page 76: Sensor Bar Graphs (Flex Mode)
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 17.5 - Sensor Bar Graphs (FLEX 17.6 - Sensor Bar Graphs (RIGID mode) mode) In FLEX mode, the Automatix Lite display shows the In RIGID mode, the Automatix Lite display shows live sensor voltage for the cutter bar header height the live sensor voltage for the divider and subframe sensors.
Page 77: Warnings
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 17.7 - Warnings When the center subframe sensors are selected as described in section 16.7.1 on page 66: 17.7.1 - Air Pressure Warnings • A bar graph with 3.4 volts indicates the subframe/header have their full range of motion If the detected air pressure is too low or too available.
Page 78: Automatix Switches - Important Note
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 17.8 - Automatix Switches - Important Note The switches below the automatix display are always active. Even if the display is powered off, the switches are still powered by the combine battery. Page 78...
Page 79: Troubleshooting
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 18 - Troubleshooting 18.1 - Reel Symptom Possible Cause Solution Reel Wrapping in Tangled Incorrect reel location. Adjust reel forward and down. and Weedy Conditions Reel speed too fast. Slow reel until crop flows smoothly onto belts.
Page 80: Cutting Platform
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 18.3 - Cutting Platform Symptom Possible Cause Solution Shattering of Grain Ahead of Reel speed not matched to ground Adjust reel speed to match with Cutterbar speed, causing crop to be overly ground speed so reel moves crop disturbed before it is cut.
Page 81: Cutting Platform (Continued)
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 18.4 - Cutting Platform (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution Excessive Knife Drive Loads Dull knife sections. Replace knife sections. or Inconsistent Cut Heights Dull knife guard edges. Replace knife guards. Excess binding between top of knife Inspect for bent guards, bent sections and top of guard slots.
Page 82: Active Header Height Control
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 18.5 - Active Header Height Control Symptom Possible Cause Solution Active Header Control Will Manual raise or lower does not See your combine dealer. Not Operate work. Active header control not enabled. Enable active header control mode that is desired as per combine procedures.
Page 83: Cross Auger
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 18.6 - Cross Auger Symptom Possible Cause Solution Crop wrapping around cross Cross auger too far away from back Move cross auger closer to back auger panel panel. See section 14.6.6 on page 18.7 - Miscellaneous...
Page 84: Support
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 19 - Support General Information & Sales E-Mail: sales@honeybee.ca Website: http://www.honeybee.ca Phone: (306) 296-2297 Parts & Service Parts E-Mail: parts@honeybee.ca Service E-Mail: service@honeybee.ca Phone: 1 (855) 330-2019 (Toll free in north america) Your Local Dealership...
Page 85: Service & Adjustment
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20 - Service & Adjustment 20.3 - Speed Sensor Adjustment The speed sensors on the header are adjusted to The header contains many high speed mechanical their optimal position in the factory but may require components.
Page 86: Cleaning The Header
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.4 - Cleaning the Header For optimal performance, inspect and clean the header every day prior to operation. Accumulation of debris will increase friction, reducing the lifetime of components and can possible cause fires.
Page 87: Drive Belt/Chain Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.5 - Drive Belt/Chain Tension All drive belts should have proper tension and alignment. If any belts appear to be damaged, they must be replaced and the cause of damage must be determined and rectified.
Page 88: General Belt Tensioning Guide
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.5.1 - General Belt Tensioning Guide 20.5.2 - Using the Tension Indicators If installing or replacing a belt, first install the The tension indicators vary slightly between belts, belt using the instructions in section 20.6 on please see the following pages for belt-specific page 94.
Page 89: Tension Verification Using Smartphone App
Ignore this accurate measurements. section Please note this is a 3rd party application which is not published by Honey Bee. The software may be removed or changed without notice, this is beyond Honey Bee’s control. Use this frequency for tuning belts 20.5.3.1 - Apple Devices (IOS)
Page 90: Feed Auger Drive Belt Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.5.4 - Feed Auger Drive Belt Tension 20.5.5 - Left Draper Drive Belt 1 Tension The feed auger drive belt is located just to the left of the subframe. Loosen the two lock bolts and lock nut.
Page 91: Center Draper Drive Chain Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.5.7 - Center Draper Drive Chain 20.5.8 - Right Hand Drive Belt Tension Tension Loosen the lock nut The center draper drive chain is located on the Adjust the belt tension via the adjustment left side of the feed auger drum enclosure, under nut.
Page 92: Right Hand Draper Drive Belt 1 Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.5.9 - Right Hand Draper Drive Belt 1 20.5.11 - Knife Drive Belt Tension Tension Slightly loosen the lock bolt and two lock nuts shown below. DO NOT remove them. Loosen the two lock bolts and lock nut...
Page 93 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Correct tension is achieved when the belt vibrates at 60-70 Hz when plucked like a guitar string. Use a tuner smartphone app to verify the frequency. If the correct tension has not been achieved, repeat steps 1 through 4.
Page 94: Drive Belt Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.6 - Drive Belt Replacement reverse. See 22.8 on page 149 for torque recommendations. Ensure the new knife belt is properly tensioned by following the directions section When replacing or adjusting the drive belts, 20.5.11 on page 92.
Page 95: Left Draper Drive Belt 1 Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.6.3 - Left Draper Drive Belt 1 20.6.4 - Left Draper Drive Belt 2 Replacement Replacement The left hand draper uses two drive belts, the first The second left hand draper belt is located...
Page 96: Right Hand Drive Belt Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.6.5 - Right Hand Drive Belt 20.6.6 - Center Draper Drive Chain Replacement Replacement Before replacing this belt, tilt the table Loosen the tension on the chain by forward to allow more room for accessing loosening the lock nut then loosening the belt hardware.
Page 97: Right Hand Draper Belt 1 Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.6.7 - Right Hand Draper Belt 1 20.6.8 - Right Hand Draper Belt 2 Replacement Replacement Loosen the two lock bolts and lock nut then Loosen the tension by loosening the lock loosen the belt tension via the adjustment nut, adjustment nut and 4 lock bolts in order bolt.
Page 98: Drapers
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.7 - Drapers Restart the Combine and repeat the running test. Re-adjust as necessary. 20.7.1 - Side Draper Belt Tension 20.7.2 - Side Draper Belt Tracking If your draper drive roller is not properly...
Page 99: Center Draper Belt Tension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.7.3 - Center Draper Belt Tension 20.7.4 - Draper Installation Make sure that the quick release lever is in the open position prior to installing the draper on the deck. When working under platform always lower...
Page 100: Draper Tensioner Setup
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.7.5 - Draper Tensioner Setup 20.7.6 - Remove & Install Center Draper Belt If the draper tensioner is ever disconnected, or if you suspect the tensioner has become When installing the center draper belt, you...
Page 101: Draper Splicing
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.7.7 - Draper Splicing The total will be the length of material you require for the splice. (If you need two new Regular maintenance will extend the life of your connector bar sets, add 5”.) draper.
Page 102: Reel
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.8 - Reel 20.8.3 - Automatic Reel Speed The reel speed sensor is calibrated for various combines. Additional calibrations can be added 20.8.1 - Set Reel Safety Stops via software updates. Auto reel speed only works End reel arms: Raise reel completely and engage when auto header height is active.
Page 103: Minimum Reel Height And Leveling Reel
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.8.5 - Minimum Reel Height and Using a wrench to rotate the 3/4” UNC adjustment bolts on the left and right reel Leveling Reel arms, raise or lower reel. Adjust each shaft Proper setting of minimum reel height will protect...
Page 104: Reel Finger Replacement
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.8.6 - Reel Finger Replacement 20.8.7 - Control Ring Rollers (HB Reel) Before the beginning of each season, the reel rollers should be checked and adjusted if necessary to ensure the reel remains centered.
Page 105: Combine Ppr Settings For Hb Reels
Reels Different combine makes expect different reel speed sensor pulse per rotation (PPR) values. The Honey Bee reel speed sensor outputs 48 PPR. In order to obtain accurate reel speed values on the combine console, you must ensure your combine expects the correct PPR value.
Page 106: Agco (Gleaner, Massey, Challenger)
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.8.8.2 - AGCO (Gleaner, Massey, Challenger) Enter the value of 48 in the Reel PPR field on the combine setup screen. Fig. 190 - Enter 48 for PPR on Setup Screen 20.8.8.3 - CNH & LEXION...
Page 107: Knife
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.9 - Knife 20.9.1 - Knife Drive Component Torque Recommendations When servicing the knife drive components, refer to the illustration below for recommended torque values. 765ft-lb (1037 Nm) Use grease to hold No Loctite o-ring in place on dog- bone when installing.
Page 108: Knife Head Featherplate
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Disconnect the two knife drive arms from 14. Run the header for a few minutes and each of the two knife drive flywheels as observe the point between the left and right illustrated. knife heads. Ensure the two knives do not contact each other during operation.
Page 109: Installing Low Profile Guards
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.9.4 - Installing Low Profile Guards 20.9.5 - Set knifehead bearing assembly fore/aft position Take note of the low profile cutting system layout centered around the knife head. There are 10 Disconnect the drive shaft PTO from the...
Page 110: Knife Section Service Kit
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.9.6 - Knife Section Service Kit Service kits are available from your Honey Bee dealer to replace individual sections, or complete knife. Kit contains all necessary hardware, sections and instructions. 20.9.7 - Cutterbar Maintenance For optimal performance and durability of knife: •...
Page 111: Replacing The Knife
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.9.8 - Replacing the Knife 5/8” Knife sections are sharp! Wear protective gloves when handling knives. Raise platform completely and engage feeder house safety stop. Raise reel completely and engage reel lift cylinder safety stops. Shut OFF engine, set parking brake, remove key.
Page 112: Removing The Left-Hand Knife
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Wearing protective gloves, lower and pull the knife head out from guards. It is easiest to lift the right-hand knife to remove it from the cutter bar but you may require a second person to help support the knife to prevent it from getting caught on the guards.
Page 113: Inspect Knife Sections
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.9.9 - Inspect Knife Sections 20.9.10 - Remove and Install Knife Sections Wear protective gloves when handling knives. Wear protective gloves when handling knives. Raise platform completely and engage feeder house safety stop. Raise reel completely and Raise platform completely and engage feeder engage safety stops on reel lift cylinders.
Page 114: Repair Broken Knife Back
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.9.11 - Repair Broken Knife Back If the knife breaks during use, repairs can usually be made with a connector bar. Most often the knife back will break across a sickle section bolt hole. To use the connector bar properly, the damaged section needs to be cut out and/or a section of knife removed.
Page 115: Knife Hold-Down Adjustments For The Standard Cutting System
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.9.13 - Knife Hold-Down Adjust the hold-down by turning the hold- down adjustment bolt. Adjustments for the Standard Cutting System • Turn the bolt clockwise to lower the hold-down Stroke the knife so the sickle sections are centered on the hold-downs.
Page 116: Knife Overlap Repair Kit For The Standard Cutting System
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.9.14 - Knife Overlap Repair Kit for Remove the original damaged overlap bar as shown below. the Standard Cutting System If the overlap section breaks on the left-hand knife, the overlap repair kit can be used to repair and reinforce the overlap section.
Page 117: Dividers
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.10 - Dividers 20.10.2 - Divider Handle 20.10.1 - Locking Dividers When the dividers are locked in place, the divider pipes are held at about 2 inches off the ground in normal running. FLEX mode cutting with locked up dividers allows the divider extensions to lift the end paddle when encountering rising terrain.
Page 118: Aftermarket Crop Divider Extension
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.10.4 - Aftermarket Crop Divider 20.10.6 - Divider Spring Float Setting Extension If desired, the crop dividers can be unlocked to allow them to move up and down following the terrain. Floating dividers are generally detrimental to...
Page 119: Feed Auger
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.11 - Feed Auger 20.11.2 - Feed Auger Drum Position To move the feed auger drum forward or backwards, simply adjust the indicated bolt on the 20.11.1 - Finger Timing Adjustment left and right ends of the feed auger. The flighting...
Page 120: Remove And Install Feed Auger Fingers
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.12 - Manual Header Tilt 20.11.4 - Remove and Install Feed Auger Fingers The top link/tilt cylinder joins the header to the Rotate the feed auger drum so the fingers are subframe and adjusts the forward angle of the table.
Page 121: Optional Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.13 - Optional Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder Ensure the safety strap is properly installed, and The optimal tilt cylinder position is achieved when undamaged prior to disconnecting the tilt cylinder. the cutterbar guards are parallel to the ground Before attempting to adjust the tilt cylinder ensure when the tilt cylinder is retracted.
Page 122: Center Rock Trap And Draper Cleanout
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.15 - Center Rock Trap and 20.16 - Open Side Shield Draper Cleanout To gain access to the drive shafts and belts on the left side of the subframe, you must open the side The center deck features a rock trap behind the shield.
Page 123: Flex Header Height Control Sensors
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.18 - FLEX Header Height From the factory, the sensor tabs should be contacting their respective rollers. Control Sensors Ensure that the Sensor Bar sensors are all oriented After transport or long periods of operation, you...
Page 124: Flex Header Height Sensor Tab Adjustment
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.18.1 - FLEX Header Height Sensor Tighten the two bolts to secure the sensor in the new position. Tab Adjustment Repeat this process for the other sensor. Lift the header off the ground and pressurize the air system to above 100 psi.
Page 125: Optional Rigid Divider Header Height Sensors
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.19 - Optional RIGID Divider 20.20 - RIGID Subframe Header Header Height Sensors Height Sensors The optional header height sensors located within For the subframe sensors it is best to adjust with the left and right crop dividers and should return a header attached to the combine and less than 90 psi voltage ranging between 1.5 and 3.5 volts through...
Page 126: Checking For Air Leaks
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.21 - Checking for Air Leaks If the air system does not maintain pressure, there may be an air leak. To check for leaks, fill a spray bottle with soapy water and spray the following locations while watching for air bubbles.
Page 127: Lubrication
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.22 - Lubrication 20.22.5 - Wheel Bearing Grease Transport wheel bearings should be repacked It is extremely important that you are aware of ALL once a year if used on roads. Use the following lubrication points on the header (see page 127).
Page 128: Grease Specifications
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.22.9 - Grease Specifications For all bearings on the header except for transport wheel bearing (includes knife head bearings, PTO shaft U-Joint bearings, gauge wheel grease points and cross auger U-Joint bearings) please use the following grease: •...
Page 129: Lubrication Location & Interval
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 20.22.10 - Lubrication Location & Interval Location Lubricant Quantity Interval Grease knife head bearings @ zerk (top side) x2 1-2 shots 10 hours recommend Reel Bearings 1-2 shots 10 hours that you use PTO Drive shaft U-Joint grease zerks (2 on each end of shaft)
Page 130 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Fig. 252 - Lubrication Locations Page 130 P/N: 95110...
Page 131: Header Transport & Storage
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 21 - Header Transport & Storage 21.1 - Read before Transporting 21.3 - Towing Vehicle Requirements There may be regulations restricting transport of heavy equipment on in your area. Be aware of local Ensure the towing vehicle is capable of safely towing regulations before transporting.
Page 132: Prepare The Header For Transport On Cart Or Trailer
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header are required when driving a combine on public Raise the gauge wheels roads. Secure the reel in place to prevent it from • Operators should be aware of the assembled rotating during transport. width of the Combine, and must check local...
Page 133: Transport Using Optional Transport Cart
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 21.6 - Transport Using Optional Swing the transport support bar into its transport position, lock in place with its pin. Transport Cart There are two components to the optional transport package: The draw bar axle and the transport cart.
Page 134: Trailer Brake Settings
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 21.6.4 - After Transporting 16. Disconnect platform drive shafts from feeder house and place in storage positions. Ensure Inspect and clean the right hand drive area after the drive shaft chains are hooked up and out transporting your equipment.
Page 135: Transporting On Flatbed Trailer
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 21.7 - Transporting on Flatbed the draw bar holder. Trailer A combine does not have the reach to lift the header onto a flatbed trailer without a side-loading ramp. Without a ramp, specialized lifting equipment is required for lifting the header.
Page 136: Without Optional Transport Package
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 21.7.2 - Without Optional Transport Use appropriate lifting equipment to raise the header and gently place it on the wood Package blocks on the flatbed trailer. A combine can Ensure the header is in RIGID mode with the only be used to lift the header if using a air system fully pressurized to 100 psi.
Page 137: Quick Dismount
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 21.8 - Quick Dismount The header can be lowered directly onto the ground for short or long term storage. If storing the header for long periods of time, ensure it is protected from the elements.
Page 138: End Of Season Storage
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 21.9 - End of Season Storage □ Secure platform to transport cart or lower platform onto safety stops or blocks. □ Open side shields (see section 20.16 on page 122) and clean all chaff and debris.
Page 139: Appendix
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22 - Appendix 22.1 - AGCO Bezels The AGCO style of auger adapter provides a series of bezel layouts. These adapters are needed to match your new header to the opening of the feeder house on your combine.
Page 140: Configuring The Agco Bezels
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22.1.1 - Configuring the AGCO Bezels Refer to the following diagram to familiarize yourself with the key components: • Guide Plate (includes a portion bent back at 90 degrees.) • The First Bezel. •...
Page 141 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Configuration Components Notes Used Layout #1 Guide Plate The guide plates, First Bezel (#1) are positioned Second Bezel using the innermost holes, as seen in the main diagram. Fig. 270 - AGCO Bezel - Layout 1...
Page 142 Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header Top Latch Hook Configuration Components Notes Used Wedge Plate Layout #7 Top Latch Hook The web is po- Wedge Plate sitioned in the Lock Bracket innermost top and bottom holes, with one short support...
Page 143: Stripper Plates For Cnh And Lexion Combines
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22.2 - Stripper Plates for CNH and Lexion Combines For CNH and Lexion combines, stripper plates are installed in the header feeder house opening to assist in directing crop flow into the combine feeder house. The correct stripper plates for your combine are installed in the factory, but if the header is used on a different combine, you must ensure the correct stripper plates are installed for your combine feederhouse type.
Page 144: Permanently Lubricated Bushing Locations
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22.3 - Permanently Lubricated Bushing Locations There are a number of permanently lubricated plastic bushings used throughout the header. These bushings should be inspected for abnormal wear or damage periodically (approximately every 200 hours of operation).
Page 145: Header Height Control Sensor Locations
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22.4 - Header Height Control Sensor Locations The header height control sensors can be located along the rear of the header, they are connected to the sensor bar via linkages. Divider Sensors Subframe Sensors FLEX Sensors Fig.
Page 146: Reel Speed Sensor Location
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22.5 - Reel Speed Sensor Location Speed sensors on the header operate by magnetically detecting a small bump or pit on a shaft, gear or flywheel while it is rotating. It is extremely important to ensure the speed sensors have optimal spacing from their detected surface, refer to section 20.3 on page 85 for details.
Page 147: Lift Valve Performance Beebox
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22.6 - Lift Valve Performance BeeBox If using a combine equipped with ‘Bang-Bang’ style directional control valves, the BeeBox should be installed to prevent header height ‘hunting’ regardless of combine settings. • The BeeBox is installed next to the combine’s Hydraulic Valve Controller.
Page 148: 2016 Or Later Jd Combine Check Valve Kit
If operating a 2016 or newer combine and the line lock is not installed, please contact your dealer or Honey Bee customer service for assistance. This section only applies to units to be mounted on John Deere 2016 or later Combines.
Page 149: Recommended Torque Values (Ft-Lb)
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22.8 - Recommended Torque Values (ft-lb) Use the values listed below unless otherwise stated in this operator manual. Torque Values when using UNC nuts. Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8 Wrench Size Loctite No Loctite...
Page 150: Drive Shaft Lengths
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX Header 22.9 - Drive Shaft Lengths The drive shaft lengths are measured from the coupler pivot point to the inner face of the shaft as shown below. Fig. 283 - Drive Shaft Identification Fig. 284 - Shaft Measurement...
Page 151: Electrical Layout
Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. AirFLEX header 22.10 - Electrical Layout Page 151 Revision 1.4 P/N: 95110...
Page 152 2020 AirFLEX Header Operator Manual Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. P.O. Box 120 Frontier SK S0N 0W0 Tel: (306) 296-2297 Fax: (306) 296-2165 www.honeybee.ca E-mail: info@honeybee.ca Revision 1.4 P/N: 95110 Published: 04-27-20...

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