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Hi-Speed
Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper
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3rd Edition, Beg. S/N 570000
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August 2019
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  • Page 1 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper SPC-4/SPC-6 3rd Edition, Beg. S/N 570000 Read this manual before using this product. Failure MAN157 August 2019 to follow the instructions and safety precautions in ©2019 this manual can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 2 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Choppers are manufactured by Amadas Industries. You can find us on the Web at: www.amadas.com or e-mail us at: amadas@amadas.com You can also contact us at: P.O. Box 1833 / Suffolk, VA 23439 P.O. Box 3687 / Albany, GA 31701...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Introduction Table of Contents Welcome ..........iii Specifications ........vi Dimensions ........... vii 1. Safety ............ 1 Safety at All Times! ......2 Safety Practices ........3 Additional Safety for this Machine ..10 Safety Decals ........11 2.
  • Page 4 Introduction Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper 4. Adjustments ........33 Puller Units ........48 Weight Addition ........34 Lubricate ........48 Inclination ..........35 Blades ..........49 Tire Pressure ........36 Lubrication Schedule ......50 Rotor Distance from Pulling Wheels ..37 End of Season Storage .......

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Introduction Welcome With origins dating back to 1963, Amadas Industries and its predecessors have a long history of providing high quality, reliable, innovative equipment farming industry. Amadas equipment is currently at work throughout the United States and in many other countries.
  • Page 6 The SPC removes each stalk's The SPC-4 is adjustable for 36", 38", or 40" entire root system, effectively breaking up row widths; the SPC-6 is adjustable for 36” the life cycle of insects and diseases that or 38”...
  • Page 7 Chopping System Ten, drum mounted, double beveled, replaceable, hardened steel blades per row provide linear rotary cutting action. Total number of blades: 32 (SPC-4); 60 (SPC-6) 07/06/21 MAN157...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Introduction Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Specifications SPC-4 SPC-6 Number of Rows: Row Widths: 36", 38", 40" 36, 38” Recommended Speed Range: 6-12 MPH 6-12 MPH Standard CAT III or CAT IVN Standard CAT III or CAT IVN Tractor Requirements: 3-Point or Quick hitch...

  • Page 9: Dimensions

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Introduction Dimensions (SPC-4) 07/06/21 MAN157...
  • Page 10 Introduction Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Dimensions (SPC-6) MAN157 viii 07/06/21...
  • Page 11 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Introduction SPC-4 SPC-6 07/06/21 MAN157...

  • Page 12: Safety

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Safety Safety Safety at All Times! ....... 2 Safety Practices ........3 Additional Safety for this Machine ..10 Safety Decals ........11 This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! MAN157 07/01/21...

  • Page 13: Safety At All Times

    Safety Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Safety at All Times! Look for the Safety Alert Symbol! You, the operator, can help avoid accidents or injury by observing the precautions in this section and insisting that others working for or with you also follow them. •...

  • Page 14: Safety Practices

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Safety Practices Transport Machine Safely • Comply with state and local laws. • Use following tow load weight ratios as guidelines: •...
  • Page 15 Safety Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Avoid High Pressure Fluids CAUTION o Seek medical treatment • Use extreme care when working with immediately. Any fluid injected into hydraulic components and high pressure the skin must be surgically removed sprays.
  • Page 16 Fill fuel tank outdoors. • AMADAS DOES NOT RECOMMEND RUNNING ANY ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED Prevent fires by keeping machine clean • AREA EVEN WITH VENTILATION. of accumulated trash, grease, and debris.
  • Page 17 Carefully follow all procedures, using only recommended equipment. • See your AMADAS dealer for MSDS on chemical products used with AMADAS Remove Accumulated Crop equipment. Debris The buildup of chaff and crop debris near •...
  • Page 18 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Remove Paint/Protective Coating o Allow any fumes to disperse for at least 15 minutes before welding or heating. Before Welding Or Heating •...
  • Page 19 Potentially harmful environmental or recycling center, FEMA, waste includes items such as oil, fuel, coolant, or from your AMADAS dealer. brake fluid, filters, and batteries. • Use leak-proof containers when draining fluids.
  • Page 20 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Safety NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine. Service Tires Safely When inflating the tires, use a clip-on • Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts chuck and extension hose long enough to can cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 21: Additional Safety For This Machine

    Safety Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Additional Safety for this Machine When operating this machine: • Do NOT climb or ride on this machine at any time. • Do NOT let anyone stand between the machine and the tractor. Make sure that everyone is clear of •...

  • Page 22: Safety Decals

    • replacement decals, call your Safety decals identify specific hazards, as well AMADAS dealer. as general safety. A signal word ( DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is included on Replacement safety decals are available • each decal to alert you to the severity of the free of charge.
  • Page 23 Safety Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Decals 07/01/21 MAN157...
  • Page 24 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Safety Decal Locations MAN157 07/01/21...
  • Page 25 Safety Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper NOTES 07/01/21 MAN157...

  • Page 26: Preparation

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Preparation Preparation Overview ..........16 Set Row Width ........16 Different Model Numbers .......16 Dealer Preparation .........17 Initial Inspection ........17 Install Blades .........18 Blade Positions .......19 User Preparation ........21 Tire Pressure .........21 Weight Addition ........22 Dirt Shield ..........23 MAN157 7/1/21...

  • Page 27: Overview

    Cotton Stalk Puller/Choppers delivered from factory pre-set. The SPC-4 is set for 36", 38", or 40" rows; the SPC-6 is set for 36” or 38” rows. When you order a machine, you specify the desired row width. If the row...

  • Page 28: Dealer Preparation

    1" play or movement in the slack side. inspection: 1. Examine machine transport damage. If the machine is damaged in Remove any way, contact Amadas Industries at shield once. 2. Open the top covers and visually inspect all gearboxes for oil leaks. Chains WARNING...

  • Page 29: Install Blades

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Install Blades 1. Determine if the blades are to be installed for 36", 38", or 40" rows for the SPC-4 (top and middle photo) or 36” or 38” rows for the SPC-6. 4. Install bolts from the flat side of the blades and torque to 90 ft-lbs.

  • Page 30: Blade Positions

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Preparation Blade Positions 36" row 38" row MAN157 7/1/21...
  • Page 31 Preparation Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Blade Positions 40" row (SPC-4 only) 7/1/21 MAN157...

  • Page 32: User Preparation

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Preparation User Preparation Tire Pressure Generally, 26-32 PSI is required to hold stalks and prevent them from slipping through the wheels. In softer soil, and with shorter cotton, less pressure is required than in harder soil and with taller cotton. 1.

  • Page 33: Weight Addition

    "sunbaked" soils and/or large cotton stalk diameters. Use an For the SPC-4, the upper tank holds 87 ordinary hose to add the water. gallons of water; the rotor tank holds 66 gallons. The SPC-6 tanks hold 1.5 times as much water.

  • Page 34: Dirt Shield

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Preparation Dirt Shield Snap ring A dirt shield is now standard on the SPC. These parts are used only to keep wheel wells clean will affect performance of your machine. The dirt shields will have been installed at the factory.
  • Page 35 Preparation Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper NOTES 7/1/21 MAN157...

  • Page 36: Operation

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Operation Operation Important Information .......26 Speed ...........26 Planting Lines ........26 Ground Density ........26 Transportation ..........27 Machine Operation ........28 Hitch .............28 Lower Hitch Points ......28 Upper Hitch Point ......28 Attach to Tractor ........30 Adjust Height ........30 Operate Machine ........31 7/1/2021 MAN157...

  • Page 37: Important Information

    Operation Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Important Information Planting Lines The four-row Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Please read the following information before (SPC-4) works best when operated in fields operating your Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk planted with 4, 8, or 12 row planters. In fields Puller/Chopper.

  • Page 38: Transportation

    Operation Transportation NOTE! Your SPC was equipped with The SPC-4 Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper is Slow Moving Vehicle symbols at the 13'7" (163") wide. The SPC-6 is significantly factory. Please make sure these decals wider at 19’8” (236”.) Please be aware of...

  • Page 39: Machine Operation

    Operation Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Machine Operation Hitch Upper Hitch Point AMADAS Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/ There are two hitch links on the upper hitch Choppers are compatible with the following point as shown in the picture. Use as hitches:...
  • Page 40 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Operation CAT III Hitch Use lower link Use the 1-7/16”Ø ends of the pins CAT IVN Hitch Use upper link Use the 2”Ø ends of the pins 7/1/2021 MAN157...

  • Page 41: Attach To Tractor

    Operation Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Attach to Tractor 1. Place the pin for the "top link" in the upper hole. 2. Back the tractor up to the machine and lift it with the quick hitch. 3. Secure the latches on the quick hitch. 4.

  • Page 42: Operate Machine

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Operation Operate Machine IMPORTANT! To make sure you are using your Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper properly effectively, read “Important Information” section at the beginning of this chapter before operating the machine. 1. Lower the machine. 4. Make the turn and lower the machine again.
  • Page 43 Operation Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper NOTES MAN157 7/1/2021...

  • Page 44: Adjustments

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Adjustments Adjustments Weight Addition ........34 Inclination ..........35 Tire Pressure..........36 Rotor Distance from Pulling Wheels ..37 Adjust the Rotor ........38 Chain Tension ..........40 Change Row Width ........41 7/1/2021 MAN157...

  • Page 45: Weight Addition

    Generally, a 50% mixture will be more than adequate for most regions. For the SPC-4, the upper tank holds 87 gallons of water; the rotor tank holds 66 gallons. The tanks of the SPC-6 hold 1.5 times as much as the SPC-4.

  • Page 46: Inclination

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Adjustments Inclination Generally, the top link on the three point hitch should be adjusted so that the frame of the machine is parallel to the ground (top sketch). Keep in mind the following: If the cotton stalks are very short or have •...

  • Page 47: Tire Pressure

    Adjustments Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Tire Pressure NOTE! Do NOT exceed 32 PSI for the Generally, 26-32 PSI is required to hold the tires. If 32 PSI is not enough air pressure stalks and prevent them from slipping. for pulling stalks, you will need to wait until softer soil and with shorter cotton, less soil conditions change (e.g., it rains and pressure is required than in harder soil and...

  • Page 48: Rotor Distance From Pulling Wheels

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Adjustments Rotor Distance from Pulling Wheels For average stalks and soil conditions, the factory setting should be satisfactory to completely pull and chop the stalks. If the stalks are not being pulled and chopped, however, you may need to change the distance between the rotor and the pulling wheels.

  • Page 49: Adjust The Rotor

    Adjustments Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Adjust the Rotor CAUTION Take extreme caution when you change the rotor position. Due to the weight of the machine, this procedure must be done with the tractor attached to the Stalk Puller/Chopper. Two people are required to perform this adjustment.
  • Page 50 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Adjustments Adjust the Rotor 5. Start the tractor and raise the machine 9. Lower the machine so that the full weight slightly to minimize the weight of the of the machine is on the rotor. machine on the bearings. Make sure the weight is not totally off of the bearings.

  • Page 51: Chain Tension

    Adjustments Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Chain Tension To access the lower chain, remove the smaller Both upper and lower chains should have shield. The lower chain tensioner is shown between 1/2" to 1" of movement in the slack below: side of the chain. If there is more slack than the recommended 1/2 to 1", adjust the tensioner until there is the correct amount of slack.

  • Page 52: Change Row Width

    Cotton Stalk Puller to - 36", 38" or 40" for the SPC-4, or 36” or 38” for the SPC-6. (Refer to the Parts Catalog for the part number of the shaft needed.) 1.
  • Page 53 Adjustments Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Change Row Width 10. Remove the clutch assembly (see photo 6. Remove bearing lock collar behind below). sprocket. (Photo shows both sprocket and lock collar removed.) 11. Remove all remaining drive lines. 7. Open top cover. 8.
  • Page 54 13. Referring to the sketch, remove the five bolts on the head unit indicated by the single arrows on the sketch. (The sketch shows the bolt pattern for the SPC-4. The SPC-6 is similar, but only has the 36” and 38” holes.) 38 40 16.
  • Page 55 (The sketch shows the 26. Replace sprocket. SPC-4 row widths. The SPC-6 is similar, but does not have the 40” row spacing.) 27. Align sprocket using distance measured in Step 4.

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance ..........46 Gear Boxes...........46 Change Oil ........46 Check Oil ..........46 PTO Shafts ...........46 Lubricate ...........46 Double Universals.........47 Lubricate ...........47 Clutch ...........47 Lubricate ...........47 Chains ..........47 Lubricate ...........47 Rotor Bearings ........48 Lubricate ...........48 Puller Units ...........48 Lubricate ...........48 Blades ..........49 Lubrication Schedule ........50...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Maintenance Gear Boxes Change Oil Use a standard 90 After initial 50 • weight non-foaming hours oil with EP additives Every 500 hours • and fill to the bottom Fill plug of fill plug (see photo) Check Oil Beginning of season •...

  • Page 58: Double Universals

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Maintenance Double Universals Lubricate 2 grease points per universal Use a standard multi- • Beginning of purpose grease. season Grease • Every 50 hours points End of season, • after cleaning Clutch Lubricate Grease points 2 grease points Use a standard multi- Beginning of •...

  • Page 59: Rotor Bearings

    Maintenance Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Rotor Bearings Lubricate 2 grease points Use a standard multi- Beginning of • purpose grease. season Every 50 hours • End of season, • after cleaning Puller Units Lubricate 4 grease point per unit Use a standard multi- Beginning of •...

  • Page 60: Blades

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Maintenance Blades Typically, blades need to be replaced every 500-1000 acres. Ground conditions will also affect the life of the blades. New blades are shown in the photo. Generally, replace blades when: • the cutting edge is paper thin and/or •...

  • Page 61: Lubrication Schedule

    Maintenance Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Lubrication Schedule Location Type of Lubricant Beginning of Daily End of Season Season PTO Shafts Multi-purpose grease Double Universals Multi-purpose grease Clutch Multi-purpose grease Chains 30 weight oil Every 50 hours Bearings Multi-purpose grease Every 50 hours Puller Unit Bearings Multi-purpose grease...

  • Page 62: End Of Season Storage

    Generally, a 50% solution should be more than adequate. For the SPC-4 model, the capacity of the rotor is 66 gallons; the weight tank holds 87. The SPC-6’s tanks hold 1.5 as much as the SPC-4.

  • Page 63: General Cleaning

    Maintenance Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper General Cleaning 4. Open all other shields. 1. Remove the wheels and reinstall lug bolts into hubs. 5. Using pressurized air, blow entire machine to remove all dirt/debris. 2. Remove the shields covering the double universals.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7/1/2021 MAN157...
  • Page 65 4, 8, or rows, then make a pass to base but not pulled out 12 row planters (SPC-4) or 6 pick up odd rows before or 12 row planters (SPC-6) making another four row pass and passes are being made over an odd number of rows.
  • Page 66 Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Troubleshooting Cause Correction Problem Root is still in the ground but Stalk is slipping through the Inflate tires more (do not stalk is chopped pulling wheels exceed 32 PSI) Stalk is breaking off Make sure ground is soft enough and enough weight is in tanks Root is in place (facing down)
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper NOTES 7/1/21 MAN157...
  • Page 68 The selling dealer makes no warranty of his own on any item warranted by AMADAS, and makes no warranty on other items. The dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of AMADAS, or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.

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