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AGCO Glencoe CM41 Operator's Manual

AGCO Glencoe CM41 Operator's Manual

Cultimulcher 18' non-folding models
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Glencoe
®
CM41 CULTIMULCHER
18' Non-Folding Models
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Form No. 1PD786798
July, 1998

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  • Page 1 Glencoe ® CM41 CULTIMULCHER 18’ Non-Folding Models OPERATOR’S MANUAL Form No. 1PD786798 July, 1998...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DEALER/CUSTOMER INFORMATION TO THE DEALER: ....... . 2 TO THE CUSTOMER: .
  • Page 4 NOTES...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This manual is written purposely to acquaint new owners of the Glencoe® CM41 Cultimulcher with the functions of the various component parts of the machine as well as the service and safe operation which is vital to long life and optimum performance. Read this manual completely before you begin operating your CM41 Cultimulcher.

  • Page 6: Dealer/Customer Information

    DEALER/CUSTOMER INFORMATION TO THE DEALER: TO THE CUSTOMER: Warranty Registration Warranty Registration A warranty registration form must be completed for Be sure to sign the registration form and keep your each serial-numbered unit by the dealer and signed copy. by both the dealer and the customer before or upon Know Your Equipment delivery.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS CM41 CULTIMULCHER (NON-FOLDING) Machine Type Rolling Transport Quantity Approx. Width Width Wheels Weight (Lbs.) Machine with 17” Smooth Rollers 18’-2” 18’-7” 7,170 Front and Rear Machine with 19” Smooth Rollers 18’-2” 18’-7” 7,570 Front and Rear Machine with 17” Crowfoot Rollers Front 18’-2”...

  • Page 8: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS SAFETY DECALS The following decals are installed to alert operators to hazards in specific machine areas. The decals are for personal safety... READ AND UNDERSTAND THE DECALS! • Keep decals clean by wiping off regularly. Use a cleaning solution if necessary. •...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    If there is any portion of this manual or of the machine’s operation you do not understand, contact your local authorized Glencoe® dealer, or AGCO® Corporation. • Always shut off tractor, shift to “Park” position (or shift to neutral), and set brakes before dismounting tractor or working around the machine.
  • Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING: DURING OPERATION: • Give the machine a “once-over” for any loose • Do not allow others to be careless near this bolts, worn parts, cracked welds, hydraulic equipment. leaks, frayed hoses, etc., and make necessary • Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts. repairs.
  • Page 11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOLLOWING OPERATION: PERFORMING MAINTENANCE: • Following operation, or when unhitching your • Good maintenance is your responsibility. A machine, stop the tractor, set the brakes, shut poorly maintained machine is an invitation to off the engine and remove the ignition keys. trouble.

  • Page 12: Torque Chart

    TORQUE CHART BOLT TORQUE CHART - COARSE THREAD Do not replace bolts with a grade other than the grade specified. GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 Metric Torque Ft-Lbs for - Rd Hd Sq No Marks 3 Lines on 6 Lines on Size Grade...

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Knowing how to operate this machine is important Safety is of prime importance when operating this from the standpoint of performance as well as machine. Before you operate this machine, be sure safety. The length of service you receive from this to read the operating instructions and have a machine depends on proper machine operation, thorough understanding of them.
  • Page 14 OPERATION FIELD OPERATION TILLAGE OBJECTIVES The correct preparation of the seedbed can be one The CM41 Cultimulcher is utilized to achieve the of the most vital steps in the growing cycle. Properly following: firming and sealing the soil before and after planting •...
  • Page 15 OPERATION Warning: Be sure no one is between the tractor and the implement while the tractor is being positioned during the hitching operation. PROCEDURE FOR HITCHING PROCEDURE FOR UNHITCHING With the mulcher on a level surface and the 1. Locate the mulcher and tractor on a level transport wheels blocked: surface.

  • Page 16: Hitch Adjustments

    OPERATION HITCH ADJUSTMENTS With the mulcher in the transport position on a level ground surface, Place a jack and blocking under the rollers on the heavy end of the machine. Also place blocking under the rollers on the light end of the machine.

  • Page 17: Rollers

    OPERATION ROLLERS For maximum roller life, the rollers need to touch each other across the gangs. This adjustment is made by loosening the u-bolts that attach the bearing standards. The bearing lock collars must also be loosened. Bump the standard and the u-bolt toward the center of the machine until the rollers touch each other.
  • Page 18 OPERATION SPRING TINE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT The operator controls the depth of the spring tines by the use of the transport cylinder. When the transport wheels lower the machine to the ground, the work position begins (rollers only). As the transport cylinder retracts, the transport wheels continue to raise and the tines plunge deeper into the soil.
  • Page 19 OPERATION SPRING TINE ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT The front and rear tine bar assemblies are normally set so that rotation and penetration are the same. Set linkages as shown. For maximum spring tine life, the spring tine rotational depth should be set in relation to topsoil depth.

  • Page 20: Spring Tines

    OPERATION SPRING TINES Looped C-Tine The unique looped C-Tine is a rugged, penetrating tine designed to run at depths up to 6". These tines roll and mix the soil. The looped C-Tine is particularly effective in dry soil conditions, as the rolling action brings moisture to the surface.

  • Page 21: Maintenance & Service

    MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Warning: Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood or cardboard. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Warning: Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid.

  • Page 22: Transport & Storage

    TRANSPORT & STORAGE • Turn on flashing warning lights before driving Warning: Comply with your state and local laws on public roads, except when prohibited by law. governing highway safety, lighting & marking, and the movement of farm • Make sure reflectors are visible when machinery on public roads.

  • Page 24: Main Frame Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The terms “right” and “left”, “front” and “rear”, refer to Warning: Keep clear of parts which may move or the machine by facing in the direction of forward drop when removing shipping straps travel. or brackets. Use hoists or blocks to move or support heavy pieces of the machine.
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  • Page 28: Toothbars

    ASSEMBLY TOOTHBARS Refer to Figure 2. Slide the front and rear toothbars with tines under the framework. Lift toothbars into position and place retainers to inside of frame hangers. Assemble with 1/2” x 1-1/2” bolts, lockwashers, and nuts. If your cultimulcher has 17” rollers or 17” crowfoot rollers, the retainers should be mounted in upper set holes.
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  • Page 30: Transport Leveler

    ASSEMBLY TRANSPORT LEVELER Refer to Figure 3. Mount the anchor mounting assembly to tongue with u-bolts. Do not tighten u-bolts. Install the two mounting levelers to main frame. Place shear plate assembly over the mounting leveler. Slide anchor pin through shear plates and mounting levelers and lock with klip pins.
  • Page 31 ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 32 INDEPENDENT TOOTH CONTROL (OPTIONAL) Refer to Figure 4. Install the front toothbar lever and rear toothbar lever to the tooth bars. Install levers in line with each other on the tooth bars. Assemble the tooth bar link between levers with bend to front under the transport axle.
  • Page 33 ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Warning: Do not attach rod end of the cylinder Refer to Figure 5. until the cylinder has been cycled and purged of air. Cycle the cylinder Hydraulic cylinder and hoses should be installed as by fully extending and retracting the shown.
  • Page 34 ASSEMBLY LAND LEVELER (OPTIONAL) Refer to Figure 7. Mount the outside mounting angles to roller gang bearing hanger’s lower set of holes as shown. Mount the inside mounting plates to upper set of holes in hanger plates in middle, spaced evenly as possible. Install the adjustable brackets, 3 right and 2 left, to mounting angles and plate.
  • Page 35 ASSEMBLY WEED WIPER (OPTIONAL) Refer to Figures 8 and 9...
  • Page 36 ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 37: Light Kit Assembly

    ASSEMBLY LIGHT KIT ASSEMBLY Tail Lights Position the tail light brackets and lights (red) on the rear gang tube symmetrically between 2 feet to 5 feet of the centerline of the machine. Be sure the lights can be seen from the rear. Flasher Lights Position the flasher lights (amber) on rear gang tube within 16"...
  • Page 38 ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 39: Predelivery & Inspection Report

    PREDELIVERY & INSPECTION REPORT GLENCOE ® CM41 Cultimulcher Serial No._____________________ Model____________ Date____________________ Serviced By_____________________________________________________________________ Sold To_____________________________________________________________________________ (Name, Address, Telephone) INSTRUCTIONS: All items listed below must be inspected and serviced as explained in the Operator’s Manual and this form. As each task is completed, place a ( ) in the adjoining box.
  • Page 44 Glencoe ® AGCO CORPORATION 4205 River Green Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30096 Printed in U.S.A.

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