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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Model 6812B
Sugar Beet Harvester
Operator's Manual
590770
Issued August 2012

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  • Page 1 Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Model 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester Operator’s Manual 590770 Issued August 2012...
  • Page 3 This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. The message that follows the symbol contains important information about your safety. Carefully read the message. Make sure you fully understand the causes of possible injury or death. IF THIS MACHINE IS USED BY AN EMPLOYEE, IS LOANED, OR IS RENTED, MAKE SURE THAT OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER ............. . 1 SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE .
  • Page 5 FIELD OPERATIONS............23 OPERATING SPEEDS .
  • Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........... 44 BASIC MACHINE .

  • Page 7: To The Owner

    6812B Sugar Beet Harvester. Modifi cations to this 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester may affect the performance, function, and safety of its operation.

  • Page 8: Parts & Service

    Parts & Service PARTS & SERVICE As the purchaser of your new harvester, it is very important to consider the following factors: A. Original Quality Copy this page and return to: B. Availability of Service Parts Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. C.

  • Page 9: Safety First

    Safety instructions (or equivalent) signs our equipment as safe as possible. The Art’s-Way indicate specifi c safety-related instructions or 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester conforms to applicable procedures. safety standards at the time of manufacturing. A safety conscious equipment operator makes an effective accident-prevention program complete.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Most work related accidents are caused by failure to CAUTION observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous Read, understand, and follow the situations before an accident occurs. As you operate and maintain the Beet Harvester you must be alert to potential operator’s manual and all the safety hazards.

  • Page 11: During Operation

    Safety Instructions DURING OPERATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY SAFETY CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS Follow all operating, maintenance, and safety Entanglement / Crush Hazard instructions found in this manual. Serious injury will occur if caught in rotating parts. Before servicing, Keep clear of moving parts. a d j u s t i n g , STOP repairing,...

  • Page 12: Hydraulic Safety

    Safety Instructions Do not allow riders on any machinery during HYDRAULIC SAFETY transport. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the harvester is securely attached to the Follow all operating, maintenance, and safety tractor and install a safety chain to the harvester. instructions found in this manual. Make sure the tractor brake pedals are latched Make sure components in the hydraulic system are kept together.

  • Page 13: Tire Safety

    Safety Instructions TIRE SAFETY ASSEMBLY SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Follow all assembly, operating, and safety Explosive Force Hazard instructions found in this manual when Tire replacement, repair, and/or assembly this equipment. maintenance should be done by a qualifi ed tire dealer or qualifi ed repair service. Use adequate manpower to perform assembly procedures safely.

  • Page 14: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS DECAL LOCATIONS & IDENTIFICATION The different types of safety decals for your Sugar Beet Harvester are illustrated on the following pages. Please familiarize yourself with the appearance of each decal, the warning it describes, and the area where it is located on the harvester.
  • Page 15 Safety Decals Figure 5. – Harvester Safety Decals ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
  • Page 16 Safety Decals Manual No. 590770 (August 2012) ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
  • Page 17 Safety Decals ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
  • Page 18 Safety Decals Figure 6. – Header Safety Decals Manual No. 590770 (August 2012) ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
  • Page 19 Safety Decals ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
  • Page 20 Safety Decals Manual No. 590770 (August 2012) ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. warrants the products it sells to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) season after the date of delivery to the fi rst (original) purchaser, subject to the following conditions: •...

  • Page 22: Harvester Overview

    Figure 7. – 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester A short conveyor (D) located to the rear of the header serves to transfer the beets from the header to the main BEET FLOW HARVESTING SEQUENCE harvester grabrollers (E).

  • Page 23: Harvester Structure

    Harvester Overview The transfer conveyor transports the beets from the Harvester/Tractor Hydraulic System wheel elevator to the holding tank. Harvester components powered by the tractor’s hydrau- lic power are: The off-loading conveyor (K) also serves as the bottom of the holding tank. The off-loading conveyor extends up •...

  • Page 24: Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic System

    Harvester Overview HY RAU IC SCH MATIC PR SSUR NOT : UA PUMP M CHANICA R TURN IN CONN CT ST R RI SHAFT HY RAU IC MANUA R S R IOR SHUTOFF PUMP F OW SHORT CONTRO TRANSF R TAN ATOR Figure 9.
  • Page 25 Harvester Overview The gearbox drives to the left and right sides of the header and to the rear of the harvester. An additional gearbox on the 12 row 22 and 8 row 30 reverses drive to the left side of the head. Mechanically driven harvester systems: 1.
  • Page 26 Harvester Overview Figure 17. – Wide Heads, LH (8 Row 30 And 12 Row Figure 19. – Wheel Elevator Motor Sprocket and 22) (Rear Grabroll Option Shown) Drive Chain Other drives associated with the harvester hydraulic system: 1. Truck conveyor and chain drive. 2.

  • Page 27: Tractor/Harvester Connection

    Tractor/Harvester Connection TRACTOR/HARVESTER CONNECTION TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS The Art’s-Way 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester is designed TRACTOR to be used by large agricultural tractors. To ensure good performance, Art’s-Way recommends that the harvester be operated by a tractor with 200 PTO horsepower or larger.
  • Page 28 Tractor/Harvester Connection 14. Make sure the hydraulic hoses are properly routed 26. Lift the harvester so the lifter wheels are off the in the hose support to provide adequate clearance ground. when turning. 27. Cycle the rowfi nder cylinder by moving the rowfi nder 15.

  • Page 29: Field Operations

    Field Operations FIELD OPERATIONS WARNING Harvester Lift Cylinder Entanglement / Crush Hazard Serious injury will occur if caught in rotating parts. Keep clear of moving parts. Shut off tractor and remove key before making adjustments. Wait for all movement to stop before approaching machine.

  • Page 30: Rowfi Nder

    Field Operations The harvester has been designed with three different Rowfi nder headers. Each header has been designed for various sugar beet planting multiples. For example, if beets have been planted in rows of eight (8) with a spacing of 22 inches, then the owner will require the 8 row 22 inch header.

  • Page 31: Paddle Assemblies

    Field Operations The paddles also have two holes to adjust the length of the rubber being exposed. The longer position will help in muddy conditions as well as to help push small beets back into the rollers. NOTE: If the entire lifter wheel and strut assembly is adjusted left or right (laterally), the paddle assemblies and barriers must also be adjusted.

  • Page 32: Rear Short Diverter Roll Options

    Field Operations The header drive shaft is connected to the harvester’s Rear Short Diverter Roll Options gearbox. On the other end of the header drive shaft is Standard Rear Diverter Rolls a sprocket with a paddle shaft slip clutch using a #80 roller chain.

  • Page 33: Harvester Grab Rollers

    Field Operations The purpose of the grab rollers is to transport the beets Short Conveyor from the short conveyor to the wheel elevator. In addition, the grab rollers are designed to remove dirt and rocks from the harvested beets. The spacing between the grab rollers can be manually changed from a single point at the front and rear.

  • Page 34: Wheel Elevator

    Field Operations Wheel Elevator Figure 41. – Wheel Elevator Roller (Left-Hand Side) Figure 39. – Wheel Elevator The wheel elevator is powered by the harvester’s self- contained hydraulic system and is physically rotated The wheel elevator transports the beets from the using sprockets and metal chain.

  • Page 35: Transfer Conveyor

    Field Operations A unique feature of the transfer conveyor is the ability for Transfer Conveyor the conveyor to pivot left and right to ensure the holding tank is fi lled totally and the beets have a minimum drop into the tank. This is accomplished using a hydraulic cylinder powered by the harvester/tractor hydraulic system.

  • Page 36: Truck Boom

    Field Operations Truck Boom Figure 48. – Truck Boom Conveyor Hydraulic Cylinders Figure 47. – Truck Boom The truck boom is the outer section of the off-loading conveyor. The truck boom has the ability to raise and lower and is selected by operator using a small switch attached on the hydraulic lever.

  • Page 37: Harvester Adjustments

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS WARNING ROWFINDER Entanglement / Crush Hazard Serious injury will occur if caught in rotating parts. Keep clear of moving parts. Shut off tractor and remove key before making adjustments. Wait for all movement to stop before approaching machine.

  • Page 38: Rowfi Nder Height

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS Rowfi nder Height Lateral Adjustments Figure 51. – Header Lifter Wheel Lateral Adjustment Loosen the strut mounting L-bolts, paddle bolts, and the Figure 50. – Distance between Bottom of Rowfi nder bolts holding the barriers. and Bottom of Lifter Wheel The feeler arms should ride along the surface of the NOTE: When adjusting a lifter wheel, adjustment of ground or slightly penetrating the surface.

  • Page 39: Pinch Point Height

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS rows between rounds. Pinch Point Height 2. Begin digging as deep as necessary to keep from breaking the beet tails. 3. Raise the lifter wheels gradually until some minor beet tail breakage occurs. 4. Lower the lifter wheels about 0.25 inch (6.35 mm). 5.

  • Page 40: Paddles

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS Paddles Figure 56. – Header Paddle Assembly The rubber paddles may be removed if desired (except when fl ex struts are used). If removed, reposition the paddle shaft by lowering it to the bottom set of the bearing holes. This will keep the paddle tips in their correct relationship.

  • Page 41: Rubber Covers

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS springs may damage the machine Rubber Covers Friction Slip Clutch Figure 59. – Header Protective Rubber Covers The rubber covers located above the paddles, are only effective when they are centered over the paddle clusters and routed over the round tube. The rubber covers are attached to a front tightening tube and the barrier tube.

  • Page 42: Short Conveyor

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS Figure 62. – Header Grab Roller Belt Drive. (12 Row Figure 64. – Front Gage Wheel Height Header Shown) Short Conveyor The conveyor rolls and grab roll drive belts are tensioned by spring-loaded idlers. These should be tightened so the springs are compressed to 4.5 inches (11.43 cm) for the 6-5V wide belt.

  • Page 43: Wheel Elevator Retainer

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS needed. Figure 67. – Harvester Grabrollers - Single Point Adjustment (Front) Figure 69. – Tension of Wheel Drive Chain Wheel Elevator Retainer Figure 68. – Harvester Grabrollers - Single Point Adjustment (Back) After the length of the cushions is set, the spacing can be set with a single 1 inch (2.54 cm) bolts to the front and rear on the left-hand side.

  • Page 44: Wheel Elevator

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL ELEVATOR The recommended speed of the wheel elevator is 11 rpm. In some conditions a slower speed of 9 to 10 rpm may be desirable. Adjust the fl ow control to control the wheel elevator speed. Wheel Drive Chain To Hydraulic Motor Figure 71.

  • Page 45: Truck Conveyor

    This should still allow the tank to unload in less than one minute. TIRES Frequently check tire pressures. Lists recommended pressure for tires used on 6812B Beet Harvester. 24 psi Recommended (165.5 kPa) 24.5-32 – 12 Ply 28 psi Maximum (193 kPa) Optional Tire 22 psi Recommended (151.5 kPa)

  • Page 46: Hydraulic System

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Refer to Figure 76 for the Tractor/Harvester Hydraulic System and Figure 77 for the Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic System. Both of these fi gures will show specifi c routings and components. Tractor/Harvester Hydraulic System The fi ve hydraulic circuits are noted as follows: 1.
  • Page 47 HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS M551470B Figure 75. – Tractor/Harvester Hydraulic System ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)

  • Page 48: Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic System

    HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic WARNING System High Pressure Fluid The self-contained hydraulic system consists of the fol- High pressure fl uids will lowing main components. cause bodily harm. Relive 1. The hydraulic reservoir holds approximately 50 all pressure before gallons of 10W/30 hydraulic oil.
  • Page 49 HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS M589000B Figure 77. – Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic System ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The Art’s-Way 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester is designed to provide simple and reliable operation throughout beet harvest. Its full range of adjustments ensures effi ciency in varying operating conditions. If you encounter a problem with the Harvester, check this Troubleshooting section for possible cause and solutions. If you have a problem that is not covered in this section, please call your local Art’s-Way dealer for assistance.
  • Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Break the tails off Lifter wheels not running deep enough Run lifter wheels deeper Lifter wheel strut assemblies not properly Make sure lifter wheel strut assemblies are spaced spaced to fi t rows Not steering properly (if so equipped) Adjust steering toe in and/or tracking Lifter wheels too narrow, pinch point is...
  • Page 52 LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE NOTE: A high quality general-purpose grease may be GENERAL used. However, a lithium-based grease is recommended. Economical and effi cient operation of the Beet Harvester Lubricate every 8 hours of operation. depends upon the regular and proper lubrication of all moving parts with quality lubricant.
  • Page 53 LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 2. Hitch, Input Drive, and Rowfi nder. 4. Header Lifter Wheels  Lifter wheel hubs every 20 to 50 hours depending on conditions. 5. Right Hand drives. Figure 79. – Harvester Hitch Area a. Hitch pin and swivel at tractor connection pivot. Figure 81.
  • Page 54 LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 7. Grabrolls QUICK REFERENCE BY HOUR 1. Every 8 hours a. Flange block bearings – Front drive CC drive. a. CV PTO. If making frequent or sharp turns, grease b. Flange block bearings – Rear drive and upper the CV center housing at four (4) hour intervals.
  • Page 55 SEASONAL STORAGE SEASONAL STORAGE Proper storage of the harvester will increase the service RETURNING THE HARVESTER FROM life and make it easier to place it back into service at the STORAGE beginning of the next season. 1. Replace wheels, if they were removed, and remove blocking.
  • Page 56 TRANSPORTING THE HARVESTER TRANSPORTING THE HARVESTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is the responsibility of the operator to know the lighting and marking requirements of local highway authorities. Road hazard lights provided with this harvester conform to current ASAE standard 279.10 Lighting and marking of agricultural equipment on highways.
  • Page 57 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PRE-DELIVERY 1. Installation of wheel and tire assemblies. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Adjust the axle to the outermost position. The harvester has a total weight ranging from a. Install the left and right-hand wheel and tire 29,000 lbs (13,145 kg) for the 6 row 28/30 to assemblies on the hub and spindle assembly.
  • Page 58 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Figure 88. – Header Positioning 5. Position the header. Figure 86. – Harvester Hitch Area a. Position the header just in front of the main frame 4. Prepare head to install to basic unit. of the harvester. Ensure the header and harvester centerlines are aligned and square with each a.
  • Page 59 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 520350 PLATE, REAR MOUNTING 8-HOLE 8-BOLTS PER PLATE 6" REAR TUBE Figure 90. – Front Mounting Plate Header To Harvester Attaching Hardware (2 Bolts) 520370 PLATE, FRONT MOUNTING 2-HOLE 2-BOLTS PER PLATE Figure 92. – Mounting Plate Details b.
  • Page 60 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Installation of short conveyor, see Figure 93, Figure 95, and assembly illustration fi gure. a. Remove parts from short conveyor and review compared to illustration. b. Move the short conveyor into position between the header and the harvester. c.
  • Page 61 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
  • Page 62 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8. On harvesters with the 12 row 22 inch or 8 row 30 inch, install the front header gage wheels on the front corners of the header with the clamps provided. The suggested setting is 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) (4 x 4) with the lifter wheels on concrete.
  • Page 63 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Install the wheel elevator stripper. a. Position the stripper so it is the desired depth into the ferris wheel, this will most likely be 4 to 6 inches (10.16 to 15.24 cm) from the outside of the lower frame tube.
  • Page 64 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Five (5) tractor hydraulic circuits are required. The rowfi nder may be a power beyond circuit. Be sure to connect this circuit to the power beyond as needed to reduce power consumption. See HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS – Figure 76. HYDRAU IC SCHEMATIC EY PRESSURE INE RETURN INE...
  • Page 65 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 21. Service the harvester gearbox. Add SAE 90 oil is A 44 inch (111.76 cm) fi xed boom extension is provided required. for the 8 row 30 inch and 12 row 22 inch head. 22. Install boom extension on 8 row 30 and 12 row 22 1.
  • Page 66 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Figure 106. – 44 Inch Fixed Boom Extension Installation (526800) Hex Head Bolt (1-8 x 3”) Hydraulic Hose Lock Nut (1-8) Boom Weldment Flat Washer (1 x 2 x 3/16”) Arm Weldment Extension Support Spacer (1 OD x 5/32 x 1-1/2”) Belted Chain Rubber Roller (4.0”...
  • Page 67 DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PRE-DELIVERY TEST RUN WARNING CAUTION Entanglement / Crush Hazard Serious injury will occur if caught in rotating parts. Crushing Hazard Keep clear of moving parts. Visibility when moving harvester is limited due to Put tractor’s transmission in neutral. its size.
  • Page 68 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Gearboxes (Qty 2 or 3) • Heavy, 1.75 inch (4.445 cm) diameter shafts Model • Capacity 0 5 quart (0.47 L) 90W gear oil • 6, 8, or 12 Row Tank Type Harvester Conveyor Roll Bed and Drive Overall Dimensions •...
  • Page 69 SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifi cation Guide ATTACHMENTS (SAE Grade 5 Coarse Thread) Rowfi nder • To keep the harvester on the row Size Clamp Load Plain Plated ft. lbs. ft. lbs. Lifter Wheel Close-up (Optional) 1/4-20 (.250) 2,205 • To prevent loss of small beets through lifter wheels 5/16-18 (.3125) 3,338 3/8-16 (.375)
  • Page 70 SPECIFICATIONS ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. TECHNICAL MANUALS Manuals are available from your local dealer or Art’s-Way Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. reserves the right to Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the operation, service, and make improvements in design or changes in specifi cations repair of your machine.
  • Page 72 ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. HWY 9 WEST - PO Box 288 Armstrong, IA 50515 U.S.A Phone: 712-864-3131 ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. © Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved...

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