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OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL 142766 v1.0 PRO-TILL 10/13 D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S B O X 8 3 0 - 2 7 2 I N D U S T R I A L...
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QUICK-START GUIDE WARRANTY PRO-TILL 10/13 REMEMBER! You must complete Product * Refer to operators manual for complete safety and operation info. Registration to be eligible for Warranty. Connect tractor to 3-point hitch. (NOTE: Adjust pin locations to coincide with CAT size of tractor’s 3-point system.)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER DANGER NEVER PARK or SERVICE RAISED Pro-Till with 3-point DANGER NEVER CRAWL UNDER RAISED Pro-Till while on 3-point Hitch! CHANGING DISCS AND SERVICING The best position to safely change or service the discs on the Pro-Till is when it is secured onto blocks in the lowered position.
Degelman PRO-TILL is the fastest and most versatile piece of tillage equipment you will ever own. Use this manual as your first source of information about this machine.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation CAUTION that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a reminder to follow appropriate safety practices. 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
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• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. • Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
• Be sure to match the pressure and return line to one valve bank. • Hoses are labelled: (1) Depth 9. Connect lights (electrical socket plug) to tractor. 10. When unhooking from the tractor, reverse the above procedure. 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
4. Keep brake pedals locked together at all times. (Refer to tractor manual.) 5. Look up 3-point anti-sway stabilizer system on tractor. IMPORTANT Under NO RIDERS CIRCUMSTANCES should there ever be riders while the Pro-Till is in transport. 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
4. Adjust Disc Cutting Depth as outlined in the “Setting Disc Depth” section. B. After operating for 2 hours: 1. Check all hardware. Tighten as required. 2. Check all hydraulic system connections. Tighten if any are leaking. 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
1/2” higher. 8. Check/adjust the deflector shield height setting. 9. Harder, packed soil may require additional passes for optimum results. It is recommended to do a second pass at an angle to the original pass. 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
Best setting is when deflector runs just slightly Note: If running Nose up or Nose down, 3 - Adjust the height so the deflector is running just above the ground. adjust the deflector angle accordingly. slightly above the ground. 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
Double Sided Scraper Blades Note: When blades are being reversed, the complete section must be changed at the same time or adjustment will not work properly. 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
- Fully extend depth cylinder & drive 12-14 mph on firm soil to clear rollers. - In certain wet soil conditions place scrapers in storage position to continue operating. - If plugging persists wait for soil conditions to dry out even more. -10- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
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- Pre-work heavy trash or wet areas at a slower speed & at a different angle than final pass. - Wait for soil conditions to dry out more. - Ensure tractor has correct tire pressure and is properly ballasted. -11- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
• Damaged hoses raised on 3-point hitch. Maintenance Check - 50 Hours • Check working points & pins • Safety signs clean Annually • Bolt tightness DANGER Never crawl/pass/work under implement while raised on 3-point hitch. -12- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
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5. Ensure hoses are properly clamped and secured in 915 (1240) 1310 (1780) position after routing is complete to provide a cleaner 1250 (1695) 1785 (2420) installation and prevent possible damage or hazards. 1600 (2175) 2290 (3110) v1.1 -13- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
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2. Align, thread into place and hand tighten. 8. Inspect to ensure that O-ring is not pinched and that washer is seated fl at on the face of the port. 3. Tighten to proper torque from the table shown above. -14- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
5. Apply Loctite anti-seize before installing cylinder end cap. 6. Torque cylinder end cap to 440 lb.ft (600 N.m). 7. Tighten Set Screw on end cap to 6 lb.ft (8 N.m). -15- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
8. When both bushings are installed to the Install proper depth, install the new seals. Seal 9. Re-assemble all other 5/16" necessary components. IMPORTANT: DO NOT use oil or grease on pins or bushing surfaces when re-installing. -16- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
RH Inside Plate B = 6-1/2" to the Edge of the first V-Clamp. -OR- 22" Discs (Both front & rear gang sections. A = 20-1/2" Measurments A & B in diagram). B = 6-1/2" -22- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
572428 - Washer Do not over-torque setscrew. Endplate, 2 Hole (2) 118186 - Bolt, 1/2 IMPORTANT: Add Blue Loctite to threads. Torque to: 80 lb . ft (108 N . m) x 1-1/4 GR8 (4) -24- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
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Set Gap 1/4”-3/8” Set the gap distance from Double Scraper Blade Kits - c/w Bolts & Locknuts. the Scraper blade to the Roller Kits: 10': 572755 (23) 13': 572756 (31) Surface between 1/4” to 3/8” -26- 142766 - PRO-TILL 10|13 (10-February-2022)
Re-torque of fastening hardware, Hydraulic fluid purities, drive train alignments, and clutch operation) 3. If parts not made or supplied by Degelman have been used in the connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Degelman such use affects its performance, safety, stability or reliability.
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It is the retail customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Degelman dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts, which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five days of failure.
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