Art's Way 1222AHS Operator's Manual

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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Model 1222AHS
Sugar Beet Defoliator
Operator's Manual
567560
For 2007 & Newer
Issued May 2008

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  • Page 1 Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Model 1222AHS Sugar Beet Defoliator Operator’s Manual 567560 For 2007 & Newer Issued May 2008...
  • Page 2 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 THE OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS THE TWO INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
  • Page 3 This manual contains operating instructions for your 1222AHS Defoliator only. Any mention of other machinery in this manual other than the 1222AHS Defoliator is for reference only. This manual does not replace nor is it to be used for any...
  • Page 4: Parts And Service

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – PARTS & SERVICE PARTS & SERVICE As the purchaser of your new 1222AHS Defoliator, it is very important to consider the following factors: A. Original Quality B. Availability of Service Parts C. Availability of Adequate Service Facilities Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • Page 5 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – PARTS & SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 6 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........22 RIVE ENSION TO THE OWNER..........1 ..............23 CALPERS ............23 PECIFICATIONS ESIGN UBJECT HANGE NIFE CALPERS ............1 ........23 ITHOUT OTICE ECHANICAL CALPER ’ ., I ANUFACTURING TATEMENT LUBRICATION AND STORAGE......24 .............
  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – 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 first (original) purchaser, subject to the following conditions: •...
  • Page 8: Safety First

    Please be alert whenever you see this symbol in the manuals or on your harvester. Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. strives to make our equipment as safe as possible. The Art’s-Way 1222AHS Defoliator conforms to applicable safety standards at the time of manufacturing. A safety conscious equipment operator makes an effective accident-prevention program complete.
  • Page 9: Safety Guidelines

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – SAFETY GUIDLINES SAFETY GUIDELINES • Keep all bystanders, especially children, away from Remember: the defoliator while in operation. “The Best Operator is a Safe Operator” • Do not allow riders while the defoliator is in operation.
  • Page 10: Transportation Safety

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – SAFETY GUIDLINES • Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching • Do not attempt to install a tire on a wheel or rim for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece of unless have proper...
  • Page 11: Safety Decals

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL - SAFETY DECALS SAFETY DECALS ECAL OCATIONS The different types of safety decals for you defoliator 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 machine. Refer to the diagrams below for decal locations.
  • Page 12 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – SAFETY DECALS DENTIFICATION UMBERS NOTE: Keep all decals clean and free of dirt for maximum visibility. Replace any and all decals that are no longer legible. Read and obey all safety decals.
  • Page 13 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL - SAFETY DECALS...
  • Page 14 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – BASIC UNIT AND CARRIER WHEELS BASIC UNIT AND CARRIER WHEELS Figure 4 – Hitch And Lift Cylinders Attach lift cylinders (16) to the hitch weldment (1) and the front of 1222AHS unit. Make sure the ITCH AND...
  • Page 15 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – BASIC UNIT AND CARRIER WHEELS Figure 5 – PTO Input Assembly Install the support assembly to the frame and IXED ARRIER HEEL SSEMBLY secure using 5/8 X 2 HHCS, flat-washer, lock- washer, and nuts (9, 10, 11, 12). Adjust the short (See Figure 6.)
  • Page 16 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – BASIC UNIT AND CARRIER WHEELS Figure 6 - Fixed Carrier Wheel Install wheel and tire assemblies in ground drive TEERABLE ARRIER HEEL SSEMBLY position making sure the tire spacing is 22 inches center-line to center-line. (See Figure 7.) Assemble the ball joints (LH –...
  • Page 17 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – BASIC UNIT AND CARRIER WHEELS Figure 7 – Steerable Carrier Wheel Assembly...
  • Page 18: Run Machine

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – BASIC UNIT AND CARRIER WHEELS TABILIZER HEELS PTIONAL Attach the two stabilizer wheel assemblies (J) to the brackets on the front of the frame using four each of the following: 3/4 X 2-1/2 HHCS, flat washers, lock washers and nuts. See Figure 8.
  • Page 19: Light Kit Assembly

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – LIGHT KIT ASSEMBLY LIGHT KIT ASSEMBLY Figure 9 - Light Kit Assembly IMPORTANT: The implement warning light kit is being used to satisfy width lighting requirements. The amber ENERAL NFORMATION lamps must be located within 40.6cm (16 inches) of the...
  • Page 20 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – LIGHT KIT ASSEMBLY NSTALLATION Connect wires from warning lamps (#2) to terminals of wiring harness (#4). Connect tail lamps (#1) to terminals of wiring harness (#4). Connect primary harness (#3) to towing vehicle with 7-pin connector. Plug primary harness (#3) to converter module (#9).
  • Page 21: Preparing For Field Operation

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – PREPARING FOR FIELD OPERATION PREPARING FOR FIELD OPERATION CAUTION: MAKE SURE DISENGAGED, TRACTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY IS IN YOUR POCKET BEFORE WORKING ON THE DEFOLIATOR. EVIEWING ACHINE Generally review the machine for: •...
  • Page 22 1222 OPERATORS MANUAL – PREPARING FOR FIELD OPERATION After all adjustments are made, run the defoliator at operating speed for 10 to 15 minutes. Shut down the machine and once all parts have stopped, open the top covers, see note (Figure 12 and Figure 13) and re-check entire machine for any loose hardware and re-check the drives for belt tension and alignment.
  • Page 23 This will be PERATING PEED approximately 1 inch above the ground when not The 1222AHS is equipped with extra rows of rubber rotating. flails and has an enclosed front chamber for the higher NOTE: Running the flails into the ground will take tip speed cupped knives.
  • Page 24: Drive Belt Tension

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – FIELD OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Spacers and flails must be replaced in the same LAIL LUSTERS sequence as they were removed. If only single flails are exchanged, it is better to also replace the flail directly To adjust rubber flail clusters to row spacing, see Figure opposite to maintain balance.
  • Page 25 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – FIELD OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS Figure 22 - Knife Scalper Adjustment ECHANICAL CALPER Figure 20 - RH Drives, Steel Flails. Adjust the spring tension with the nuts on the eyebolt (Figure 23). The depth of cut is adjusted by loosening the set...
  • Page 26: Lubrication And Storage

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – LUBRICATION AND STORAGE LUBRICATION AND STORAGE Lubricate Once Per Season Or Every UBRICATION 300 Hours Economical and efficient operation of any machine depends upon regular and adequate lubrication of Wheel bearings – clean and repack with wheel moving parts.
  • Page 27 1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – LUBRICATION AND STORAGE TORAGE Clean the defoliator inside and out. Lubricate the defoliator. Grease the threads of adjusting bolts. Run the machine briefly to distribute grease. Paint all parts where paint is worn. Remove tension from belts and make sure shields are in place.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    1222AHS OPERATORS MANUAL – SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS Operating Dimensions ODEL • Height – 59 inches • 1222AHS 12 Row 22 inches (56cm) Row Spacing • Width – 24 feet 4 inches ONSTANT ELOCITY Weight (Approx.) • Standard Equipment • Estimated 18,275 lbs...
  • Page 29: Technical Manuals

    ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. TECHNICAL MANUALS Manuals are available from your local dealer or Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the operation, service, and repair of your machine. For prompt convenient service, contact your local dealer for assistance in obtaining the manuals for your machine. Your local dealer can expedite your order for operator manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, service manuals, and maintenance records.
  • Page 30 Produced And Published In The U.S.A. By PO Box 9007 Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Wichita, KS 67205 Hwy 9 West – PO Box 288 www.cpsdynamics.com Armstrong, IA. 50515 U.S.A...

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