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Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Model 6812D Sugar Beet Harvester Operator’s Manual 599500 Issued August 2014...
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This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN- VOLVED. 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.
6812D Sugar Beet Harvester is for reference only. This manual does not replace nor is it to be used for any machinery that may be attached to or used in conjunction with the 6812D Sugar Beet Harvester.
PARTS & SERVICE PARTS & SERVICE As the purchaser of your new harvester, 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. has an excellent dealership network ready to answer any questions you may have about your harvester.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. STATEMENT OF PRODUCT LIABILITY IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION LIMITATIONS OF THIS MANUAL PARTS & SERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTS LIMITED WARRANTY SAFETY FIRST NOTICES OF DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION Safety Instructions...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Manual No. 599500 ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
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: Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. strives to make our equipment as safe as possible. The Art’s-Way Note: Contains additional information important 6812D Sugar Beet Harvester conforms to applicable to a procedure and will be found within the safety standards at the time of manufacturing. A regular text body of this manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Safety Alert Symbols This is the safety alert symbol. It Most work related accidents are caused is used to alert you to potential by failure to observe basic safety rules personal injury hazards. Obey all or precautions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING Keep all shields and guards in place and in good working condition. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep all bystanders, especially children, away from harvester while Do not wear loose fitting clothing as it may operation. catch in moving parts. Do not allow riders while the harvester is in Make sure all guards and shields are operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HYDRAULIC SAFETY Make sure the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem and all lights and reflectors required by local highway and transportation SAFETY authorities are properly in place, clean, and INSTRUCTIONS clearly visible to traffic. Follow all operating, maintenance, and safety instructions found in this Manu- Do not allow riders on any machinery during transport.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TIRE SAFETY ASSEMBLY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Follow all operating and safety instruc- Follow all assembly, operating, and tions found in this manual when work- safety instructions found in this manu- ing around tires. al when assembly this equipment. Have only a qualified tire dealer or tire Use adequate manpower to perform repair service perform tire repairs.
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Harvester Overview HARVESTER OVERVIEW HARVESTER OVERVIEW This manual has been prepared to familiarize the owner/ operator with the proper assembly, operation, adjustment, HARVESTER OVERVIEW service, and lubrication of the harvester. Take adequate time to better understand the ef cient operation and care of your harvester.
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HARVESTER OVERVIEW The transfer conveyor transports the beets from the wheel elevator to the holding tank. The off-loading conveyor (K) also serves as the bottom of the holding tank. The off-loading conveyor extends up and outward to facilitate the off-loading of the beets to a truck or other appropriate vehicle.
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TRANSF R TAN ATOR Figure 9. – Hydraulic Connection, Needle Valve Near The Front Left Corner Figure 10. – Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic HARVESTER OVERVIEW System The truck conveyor motor circuit has the lateral transfer Harvester Overview conveyor tee’d into it so when the truck conveyor motor The harvester’s self-contained hydraulic system operates The harvester’s self-contained hydraulic system is turned off, the reverse direction moves the transfer...
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2. Right conveyor roll and front roll or star drive. 2. Right conveyor roll and front roll or star drive. 3. Rear spiral grabroll drive. Harvester Overview 3. Rear spiral grabroll drive. HARVESTER OVERVIEW Harvester Overview 4. Hydraulic pump drive. The gearbox drives to the left and right sides of the 4.
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Harvester Overview HARVESTER OVERVIEW Harvester Overview Harvester Overview 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 Figure 17.
The Art’s-Way 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester is designed TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS The Art’s-Way 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester is designed The Art’s-Way 6812B Sugar Beet Harvester is designed The Art’s-Way 6812D Sugar Beet Harvester is de- TRACTOR TRACTOR to be used by large agricultural tractors. To ensure good to be used by large agricultural tractors.
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TRACTOR/HARVESTER CONNECTION 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. 14. Make sure the hydraulic hoses are properly routed 26.
Field Operations Field Operations Field Operations FIELD OPERATIONS FIELD OPERATIONS FIELD OPERATIONS FIELD OPERATIONS FIELD OPERATIONS WARNING WARNING Harvester Lift Cylinder Harvester Lift Cylinder Harvester Lift Cylinder WARNING Harvester Lift Cylinder Entanglement / Crush Hazard Entanglement / Crush Hazard Entanglement / Crush Hazard Serious injury will occur if caught in Serious injury will occur if caught in Serious injury will occur if caught in...
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Field Operations Field Operations Rowfi nder The harvester has been designed with three different Rowfi nder The harvester has been designed with three different headers. Each header has been designed for various headers. Each header has been designed for various FIELD OPERATIONS sugar beet planting multiples.
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FIELD OPERATIONS Attached to the lifter wheel strut are wheel scrapers. cal rotation of the paddle assemblies comes from the The scrapers keep dirt and trash from building up on harvester gearbox through a sprocket and chain drive the lifter wheel hubs. system.
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FIELD OPERATIONS Field Operations Field Operations Rear Short Diverter Roll Options Rear Short Diverter Roll Options The header drive shaft is connected to the harvester’s The header drive shaft is connected to the harvester’s Rear Short Diverter Roll Options The header drive shaft is connected to the harvester’s gearbox.
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FIELD OPERATIONS Field Operations Field Operations Short Conveyor The purpose of the grab rollers is to transport the beets Field Operations Field Operations from the short conveyor to the wheel elevator. In addition, Short Conveyor Short Conveyor The purpose of the grab rollers is to transport the beets The purpose of the grab rollers is to transport the Short Conveyor The purpose of the grab rollers is to transport the beets...
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FIELD OPERATIONS Field Operations Field Operations Field Operations Wheel Elevator Wheel Elevator Field Operations Wheel Elevator Wheel Elevator Wheel Elevator Figure 41. – Wheel Elevator Roller (Left-Hand Side) Figure 41. – Wheel Elevator Roller (Left-Hand Side) Figure 41. – Wheel Elevator Roller (Left-Hand Side) Figure 39.
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FIELD OPERATIONS Field Operations Field Operations Field Operations Transfer Conveyor Field Operations Transfer Conveyor A unique feature of the transfer conveyor is the ability for Transfer Conveyor A unique feature of the transfer conveyor is the ability for A unique feature of the transfer conveyor is the ability for the conveyor to pivot left and right to ensure the holding the conveyor to pivot left and right to ensure the holding the conveyor to pivot left and right to ensure the holding...
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS Pinch Point Height Procedure for fi nding the correct depth HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS 1. Make sure the harvester is not digging across guess Pinch Point Height Procedure for fi nding the correct depth Pinch Point Height Pinch Point Height Procedure for finding the correct depth Procedure for fi nding the correct depth...
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The rubber covers are attached to a front tightening tube and the barrier tube. They must be moved to the holes on the front tube and slid on the 2x2 inch (5.08 x 5.08 Figure 61. – Friction Slip Clutch cm) tube.
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS 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. Recheck tension frequently and retention promptly if slippage occurs.
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS Figure 67. – Harvester Grabrollers - Single Point Adjustment (Front) Figure 69. – Tension of Wheel Drive Chain WHEEL ELEVATOR Wheel Elevator Retainer The recommended speed of the wheel elevator is 11 rpm. In some conditions a slower speed of 9 to 10 rpm may be desirable.
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments Of The Retainer The spring loaded retainer on the 6812D harvester is adjustable to accommodate varied harvest conditions, see figures 71-72. The upper pivot position can be adjusted two ways depending on the amount of adjustment desired. First, the...
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using the take-up bolt and retightening. The speed of the truck conveyor may appear to be slow. n Drive, Speeding it up will normally take the beets at a lower HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS depth and not really speed the unloading. Adjust the speed so when starting to unload a full tank, the beets do Figure 71.
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS 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 gures will show speci c routings and components. Tractor/Harvester Hydraulic System The ve hydraulic circuits are noted as follows: 1.
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS M551470B Figure 75. – Tractor/Harvester Hydraulic System ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012) ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 599500...
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS 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.
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HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS HARVESTER ADJUSTMENTS M589000B Figure 77. – Harvester Self-Contained Hydraulic System ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 599500 ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manual No. 590770 (August 2012)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 ef 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 t rows Not steering properly (if so equipped) Adjust steering toe in and/or tracking Lifter wheels too narrow, pinch point is...
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE GENERAL NOTE: A high quality general-purpose grease may be used. However, a lithium-based grease is recommended. Economical and ef 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.
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LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 2. Hitch, Input Drive, and Row 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.
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LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE QUICK REFERENCE BY HOUR 7. Grabrolls 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.
SEASONAL STORAGE SEASONAL STORAGE SEASONAL STORAGE SEASONAL STORAGE RETURNING THE HARVESTER FROM Proper storage of the harvester will increase the service life and make it easier to place it back into service at the STORAGE beginning of the next season. 1.
TRANSPORTING THE HARVESTER TRANSPORTING THE HARVESTER 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.
DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Five (5) tractor hydraulic circuits are required. The row 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 –...
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 21. Service the harvester gearbox. Add SAE 90 oil is A 44 inch (111.76 cm) xed boom extension is provided required. for the 8 row 30 inch and 12 row 22 inch head. 22.
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DEALER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 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 •...
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SPECIFICATIONS 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 Lifter Wheel Spacers...
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