Summary of Contents for LOFTNESS Draper Windrower Shredder 30
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Draper Windrower Shredder 30' Model Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating w / Serial Number 59-163) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: N32999 09.10.14 Preliminary Draft 08.05.13...
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LOFTNESS factory or authorized LOFTNESS dealership or in any way so as in LOFTNESS’ judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, nor to any machine or attachment which shall not have been operated in accordance with LOFTNESS’...
Ordering Code Ordering Code Draper Windrower Shredder (Example) The ordering code will consist of three number (model), one letter (base machine), one letter (knives type), one number (gearbox rpm), one number (belt style), one letter (mounting type), one number (PTO type), one number (wheel setup), one number (lifting mechanism), and one to three numbers/letters (options).
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Manual Storage may not be reflected in this publication. Loftness reserves the right to make product improvements to the machine at any time. Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this publication, Loftness does not assume any liability for errors or omissions.
Be certain all machine operators are aware of the dangers indicated by safety decals applied to the machine, and be certain they follow all safety decal instructions. Contact Loftness for safety decal replacement. 30' Draper Windrower Shredder OM Preliminary Draft 08.05.13...
Safety Instructions Safety rules • Unless instructed by decal or operator’s manual, stop engine before leaving operator’s position and wait for all movement to stop before attempting to adjust, These are general safety considerations. Additional lubricate, unclog or inspect. Exercise mandatory precautions may be necessary to operate your shut-down procedure.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions for Operation and • Do not operate the draper windrower above the rated RPM. Maintenance (Cont'd) DANGEr: • Be sure PTO outer guard turns freely before operating machine. • Escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible and can penetrate the skin.
Safety Instructions Draper Windrower Shredder Identification Front Wheel Lift Cylinder Tunnel Access Doors Front Wheel (Curb side during Transport) Operation Hitch Winch Gearbox Operation Hitch Jack Stand Transport Hitch (4 total) Winch Front Wheel Conveyor Belt Lift Cylinder Cover Front Wheel (Curb side during Transport) Pillow Block...
SHREDDER IF IT BECOMES “OUT OF BALANCE.” STOP IMMEDIATELY, DETERMINE AND FIX THE PROBLEM OR CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR LOFTNESS BEFORE CONTINUING OPERATION. • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN OPERATOR’S MANUAL, ONE WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU AT NO CHARGE.
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Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) WARNING Read and understand operator’s manual before using this machine. Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or serious injury. Part No. N22763 Part No. 4334 Part No. 4132 30' Draper Windrower Shredder OM Preliminary Draft 08.05.13...
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Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) CAUTION DANGER Do Not Exceed 20 MPH. STAY BACK This machine uses implement tires and hubs. Transporting this KEEP HANDS AND FEET machine at higher speeds is unsafe. AWAY FROM ROTATING KNIVES UNDER MACHINE. N23931 DO NOT LEAVE Part No.
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Set-up Instructions Equipment Set-up rear Wheel Hydraulic Cylinder Installation Rear wheel lift cylinders will be shipped with hydraulic The draper windrower is shipped partially assembled hoses connected and will be secured adjacent to their for shipping width. There are six tire assemblies (four final location for easy installation.
Set-up Instructions Front Wheel Installation Hydraulic Motor Installation Connect front wheel assembly by inserting pins (1) Install chain (1) onto couplers (2 & 3). Install chain cover through weldment on frame and parallel arms (2). Secure housing (4). by inserting supplied bolt (3) and nut (4) through one NOTE: Add approximately 10 pumps of grease to the flange and the end of each pin (4 places).
Extend the PTO until it is fully extended, but not completely out or become disengaged. separated. This will determine dimension “A”. The PTO provided with each Loftness draper windrower will work on most tractors without modification. Variations in the PTO and hitch geometry on some tractors may make it necessary to adjust the length of the PTO.
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Set-up Instructions PTO Sizing (Cont'd) Dim. “B” 6 in. Subtract 5" from dimension “A” to determine dimension “B”. This will be your maximum operating length. IMPOrTANT: Never operate equipment with the PTO extended further than dimension “B”. Dim. “D” Push PTO halves together, as far as possible, to determine dimension “C”.
Operating Instructions Getting Started Pre-Start Checklist Draper Tractor Gearbox Shaft Shaft • Grease the machine. See “Grease Point Location” on page 28 for grease point locations. • Adjust air in tires to recommended pressure. • Check oil level in gearbox (maintain level to the lower check plug hole on side of gearbox case).
Frequent on page 32 for instructions. scalping greatly reduces draper windrower component lifetimes. Loftness considers this pattern to be misuse, IMPOrTANT: To avoid damage or excessive wear, and subsequently will not be covered under warranty.
Operating Instructions rear Door Angle Adjustment Make sure winch is in the locking position before removing hitch pin and pulling tractor away. DANGEr: Failure to lock the winch will cause the tongue of the hitch to drop suddenly when pulling away, which could result in serious injury to those nearby.
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Operating Instructions Transport to Operation Configuration Once connected, add some slack to the operation hitch cable to allow for sharp turns. Procedure (Cont'd) CAuTION: A taut cable could result in damage to the winch and winch bracket when turning. Turn the tractor off and connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor's hydraulic system.
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Operating Instructions Transport to Operation Configuration Procedure (Cont'd) Remount and start tractor. Pull draper windrower forward to make the rear wheels turn enough so the holes in the rear wheel pivots are no longer aligned. Stop. Make sure locking pin (7) in all wheel assemblies are in the uP position.
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Operating Instructions Transport to Operation Configuration Procedure (Cont'd) rear cylinder stops in storage positions. Remount tractor and pull draper windrower forward again Remove the yellow cylinder stops from the three rear lift until rear wheels straighten to the field operation position cylinders and secure them in their storage positions using and the locking pins (10) drop .
Operating Instructions Operation to Transport Configuration Procedure Follow this section for proper instructions to safely convert the draper windrower from a operation configuration to a transport configuration. Using the tractor's hydraulics, raise the draper windrower to its highest position. rear lift cylinder Front lift cylinder stop (3 locations).
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Operating Instructions Operation to Transport Configuration Lower the transport hitch into position, making sure Procedure (Cont'd) winch is set in the ratchet position. DANGEr: Failure to lower the hitch with winch in the ratchet position will cause the tongue of the hitch to drop suddenly, which could result in serious injury to those near by.
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Operating Instructions Operation to Transport Configuration Procedure (Cont'd) Once locking pin drops, insert retaining clip (10) in position as shown. If locking pins are difficult to pull up, use another pin to pry pin out as shown. Front wheel free to pivot. Draper Windrower direction...
Operating Instructions Transporting Obey these safety instructions before transporting the windrower draper on public roads. CAuTION: Do not exceed 20 mph when transporting the draper windrower. CAuTION: Verify warning lights are properly operating before transporting the draper windrower on public roads. Make sure “Slow Moving Vehicle”...
Maintenance General Maintenance Maintenance Schedule To ensure efficient operation, you should inspect, lubricate, SErvICE rEQuIrED and make necessary adjustments and repairs at regular intervals. Parts that are starting to show wear should be ordered ahead of time, before a costly breakdown occurs SErvICE POINTS and you have to wait for replacement parts.
Maintenance Grease Point Location Front Wheel, right Belt Tensioner, Pillow Block Pillow Block Pillow Block Pillow Block (4 fittings) Rotor Bearing, Bearing, right Bearing, Bearing, Bearing, left Line Shaft Bearing, right right center left center Line Shaft U-joints Belt Tensioner, Rotor Bearing, Line Shaft Bearing, left Rotor Bearings, (inside)
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Maintenance Grease Points Location (Cont'd) • Front Wheel Grease Fittings Location: (39-42, 47-50) - Four fittings located on the Use a #2 general purpose lithium based grease unless pivot of each front wheel assembly. noted otherwise. Interval: Every 100 hours of operation. NOTE: Replace any broken or missing grease fittings.
Maintenance Grease Points Location (Cont'd) • Front Lift Arms Location: (51, 52) - Located on the end of each pin used to connect the front lift arms to the front wheel swivel and the frame. 8 places total Interval: Every 100 hours of operation. •...
Maintenance Conveyor Belt Adjustment DANGEr: Keep hands, feet, and clothing clear of belts and pulleys while tractor is running. NOTE: Skirts removed for clarity. Start tractor and slowly turn the belt to check for tracking. If belt is not tracking, adjust one side only to make belt track in the center, following the same procedure above.
Maintenance Belt Shields Belt Adjustment NOTE: Refer to “Belts and Sheaves” on page 46 for parts breakdown and assembly of belt drive components. Turn off all power to the draper windrower. DANGEr: Failure to turn off power to the draper windrower before adjusting the belt drive could result in serious injury or death.
Maintenance Belt replacement Sheave and Pulley removal NOTE: Refer to “Belts and Sheaves” on page 46 for NOTE: Refer to “Belts and Sheaves” on page 46 for parts breakdown and assembly of belt drive parts breakdown and assembly of belt drive components.
Maintenance Pulley Assembly Loosen and remove the outer bearing from the shaft of the first rotor to be removed. Clean shaft, bore of bushing, outside of bushing and hub Remove the four nuts from the bolts holding the two bore of all oil, paint and dirt. File away any burrs center bearings to the center plate.
Maintenance rotor Assembly (Cont'd) Knife replacement Align the four bearing bolts with the center plate holes Turn off all power to the draper windrower. and insert the bolts so that they protrude about 1/4 in. (.635 cm) through opposite side of plate. To allow for DANGEr: Failure to turn off power to the easier future greasing, point the grease fitting toward draper windrower before replacing knives...
All warranty repairs should be done through your Authorized Loftness Dealer. Contact your dealer or the Loftness factory for specific details concerning the gearbox warranty. Gearbox removal Remove the bolts (2) on the two pillow block bearings supporting the line-shaft on each side of the gearbox.
Maintenance Gearbox removal (Cont'd) Storage End of the Season • Clean entire draper windrower thoroughly. • Paint all parts that are worn. • Lubricate all parts of the machine • Block up the frame of the draper windrower, DO NOT deflate the tires.
Maintenance Troubleshooting To assist with maintenance and repair, the following list of common problems and corrections is provided. PrOBLEM POSSIBLE CAuSE SOLuTION Excessive Vibration Broken or missing knives. Replace broken/missing knives plus the worn knives on the opposite side of the rotor to maintain a balanced rotor.
Parts Identification Covers and rear Door Detail of hardware for all door hinges (11 places) 10 11 QTY. PArT # DESCrIPTION N32655 ROD, PROP LEFT SWING 4089 CLIP, HAIRPIN .093 X 1-5/8" N32654 ROD, PROP RIGHT SWING N27991 PIN, 3/8" X 1-3/8" RETAINER N32735 HOOD, CARRIAGE ASM L30' N32756...
Parts Identification Deflectors and Guards, rear Door view 2 view 1 QTY. PArT # DESCrIPTION 4054 NUT, LOCK 1/2" TOP 4068 WASHER, 1/2" SAE FLAT N32446 PLATE, END SIDE N32778 GUARD, FORM ATTACHMENT 4014 BOLT, 1/2" X 1-3/4" GRADE 5 4195 BOLT, 3/8"...
Parts Identification Internal Baffles, Plates, and Conveyor Scraper 14 16 30' Draper Windrower Shredder OM Preliminary Draft 08.05.13...
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Parts Identification Internal Baffles, Plates, and Conveyor Scraper QTY. PArT # DESCrIPTION 4034 BOLT, CARRIAGE 3/8" X 1" 4979 NUT, LOCK 3/8" SER FLANGE N36696 BAFFLE, EXT BOLT-IN LG 15-30 L N36697 BAFFLE, EXT BOLT-IN LG 15-30 S N36639 PLATE, ANGLE DEFLECTOR SHORT N26743 BOLT, 3/8"...
Parts Identification Belts and Sheaves 13 11 22 23 NOTE: Quantities shown are for both the right and left sides of the draper windrower. right side shown. 30' Draper Windrower Shredder OM Preliminary Draft 08.05.13...
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Parts Identification Belts and Sheaves QTY. PArT # DESCrIPTION N32980 SHIELD, BELT LEFT W/HANDLES N32990 SHIELD, BELT RIGHT W/HANDLES (SHOWN) N12018 PIN, UNV SHRD BELT SHIELD BACK 4069 WASHER, FLAT 5/8" 4438 NUT, 5/8" STANDARD GRADE 8 N12000 SHAFT, UNV SHRD BELT TIGHTENER 8067 SPRING, BELT TIGHTENER N12003...
Parts Identification rotors Detail C 2 (right inner) Detail B 4 (left outer) 1 (right outer) Detail D Detail E Detail A 3 (left inner) 28 29 Detail C Detail B 20 19 Detail A Detail D Detail E NOTE: See page 84 and page 85in Appendix for rotor knife pattern. 30' Draper Windrower Shredder OM Preliminary Draft 08.05.13...
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Parts Identification rotors QTY. PArT # DESCrIPTION N34201 ROTOR, 30 OUTER RIGHT W/KNIVES N34200 ROTOR, 30' INNER RIGHT W/KNIVES N34192 ROTOR, 30 INNER LEFT W/KNIVES N34193 ROTOR, 30 OUTER LEFT W/KNIVES N17007 GREASEZERK, 1/8" NPT 4472 ELBOW, 1/8" 90 DEG.STREET 4304-10 BULKHEAD, FITTING-GREASE HOSE 4304...
Parts Identification rotor and Knive Assemblies Inner right rotor with Knives - N34200 Outer right rotor with Knives - N34201 Outer Left rotor with Knives - N34193 Inner Left rotor with Knives - N34192 Cupped Knife Detail - 3 High residue Knife Detail - 4 NOTE: See page 84 in Appendix for rotor knife pattern.
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Parts Identification rotor and Knive Assemblies NOTE: Quantities shown for items 1-4 are for one rotor. QTY. PArT # DESCrIPTION N34186 ROTOR, 30' OUTER W/O KNIVES N34187 ROTOR, 30' INNER W/O KNIVES 22 - per Outer Rotor 8022-10 KIT, CUPPED KNIFE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 20 - per Inner Rotor 2 - Inner...
Parts Identification PTO, 1-3/4" Walterscheid W/97 Friction Overrunning Clutch (N10512) PuLL TYPE SHrEDDEr TrACTOr HALF 25 26 IMPLEMENT HALF To order a complete tractor half of refer to page 58 for the complete the PTO, use part number N10334. parts breakdown on the Friction/ Overrunning Clutch (Item 27), part To order a complete implement number N10856.
Parts Identification Clutch, PTO 97 Friction/Overrunning (N10856) To order a complete 97 Friction/ Overrunning Clutch, use part number N10856. 30' Draper Windrower Shredder OM Preliminary Draft 08.05.13...
AWAY FROM ROTATING KNIVES UNDER MACHINE. NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN OPERATOR'S MANUAL, CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR DO NOT LEAVE OPERATOR'S POSITION LOFTNESS SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT WHILE PTO IS ENGAGED 650 SOUTH MAIN AND TRACTOR IS RUNNING. HECTOR, MN 55342 1-800-828-7624...
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SHREDDER IF IT BECOMES “OUT OF BALANCE.” REFER TO MANUAL STOP IMMEDIATELY, DETERMINE AND FIX THE PROBLEM OR CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR LOFTNESS BEFORE CONTINUING OPERATION. • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INFORMATION Part No. 4136 Part No. 4137 PROVIDED IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN OPERATOR’S MANUAL,...
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Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N24822 Part No. N24823 PRESSURE TANK Part No. N32932 PRESSURE TANK HOSE IDENTIFICATION PRESSURE TANK RED - CONVEYOR MOTOR PRESSURE TANK BLACK - REAR LIFT WHEELS PRESSURE TANK YELLOW - FRONT LIFT WHEELS TANK PRESSURE N32932...
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Appendix rear Wheel and Lift Arm Installation and Spacing 20.808 in. (52.85 cm) 5.188 in. (13.18 cm) 22.558 in. (57.29 cm) 150 in. (381 cm) 60 in. (152.4 cm) 359.728 in. (913.71 cm) 4.438 in. (11.27 cm) 60 in. (152.4 cm) 130 in.
Appendix Dimensions FrONT DESCrIPTION Draper Windrower Shredder Cutting Width (A) 354 in. (899.16 cm) Overall Width (B) Working - 396 in. (1,005.84 cm); Transport - 448 in. (1,137.92 cm) Standard Height (C) Working - 78 in. (198.12 cm); Transport - 71 in. (180.34 cm) Total Depth (D) Working - 200 in.
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