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Models 2100 & 9998F
Pull-Type Peanut
Combines
1st Edition, Beg. S/N 430000
MARCH 2009
MAN110
©2009
Updated April 2011

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  • Page 1 Models 2100 & 9998F Pull-Type Peanut Combines 1st Edition, Beg. S/N 430000 MARCH 2009 MAN110 ©2009 Updated April 2011...
  • Page 2 Mode 2100 and Four-Row 9998F Pull-Type Peanut Combines are manufactured by Amadas Industries: You can find us on the Web at: www.amadas.com or e-mail us at: amadas@amadas.com P.O. Box 1833 P.O. Box 3687 Suffolk, VA 23439 Albany, GA 31701 (mailing)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Introduction Table of Contents Welcome ..........iii Specifications .........v Dimensions..........vi 1. Safety ........... 1 Overview..........2 Safety Symbols........3 Safety Guidelines ........5 Safety Practices........6 Safety Decals ........7 2. Preparation......... 11 Overview..........12 Pre-Delivery Check......
  • Page 4 Introduction 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine 4. Controls and Adjustments (Cont’d) Post Season Maintenance ....67 Standard Pickup Header Speed Troubleshooting ........68 Control ......... 47 Tachometer Programming ....71 Remote Auger Reverse ....48 PTO Speed Adjustment......49 Warranty..........

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Cotton Stalk Industries Puller/Chopper, Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation Systems, to the 2100 and 9997 Pull-Type Peanut Combines. Thank choosing AMADAS Industries. We are strongly committed to your satisfaction and safety. Our goal is for you to be satisfied with our machinery...
  • Page 6 NOTE! This manual covers both the 2100 and Four-Row 9998F Pull-Type Peanut Combines. Generally, photos shown are of the 2100. Note that the function of both combines is the same, even if the photos vary somewhat from your machine. Congratulations on your purchase of an...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Introduction Specifications 2100 9998F Length overall: 25’ 6” 25’6” 16’ 6” (outside wheel base) 10’8” (outside wheel base) Width: 14’ 4” (centerline wheel base) 12’2” (centerline wheel base) Height (bin lip in): 13’ 10”...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Introduction 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Dimensions (2100) 6-Row 13’10 25’ 6” 15’ 8” 19’ 6” 3/11/09 MAN110...

  • Page 9: Safety

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Overview ..........2 Safety Symbols ........3 Safety Guidelines ........5 Safety Practices ........6 Safety Decals ...........7 MAN110 3/11/09...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Safety 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Overview Careful Lifting Safety is the responsibility of everyone. Please follow safe lifting procedures when Although safety features are incorporated installing or removing any component. into the machine and dangerous areas Use a second person as a helper when marked, ultimately, careful operation is the indicated by the weight of an item.

  • Page 11: Safety Symbols

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Symbols Danger This symbol indicates imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The use of the word DANGER is limited to the most extreme situations. Extreme care should be taken when you are near these areas.
  • Page 12 Safety 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Safety Alert Symbol This symbol alerts you to possible hazards. Always follow the recommended precautions safe operating procedures accompanying this symbol. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer.

  • Page 13: Safety Guidelines

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Safety Learn Your Machine Safety Guidelines Learn how to operate your machine properly and how to use the controls correctly. Do NOT allow anyone to operate the machine without instruction. Anyone who uses this machine should be aware of the safety information contained in this manual.

  • Page 14: Safety Practices

    Safety 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Never allow anyone to ride on the Safety Practices machine. Observe the following safety practices when operating or servicing your machine. Be sure that the combine is on solid, level ground before you dump the bin.

  • Page 15: Safety Decals

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Safety Safety Decals Safety decals identify specific hazards as well as promote general safety. Please note the following about the decals: Keep decals clean and legible. Never remove a safety decal from the machine.
  • Page 16 Safety 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Decal #8382 12 Decal #8385 790 PTO Decal #80563 13 Decal #80255 10 Decal #80122 11 Decal #8547 3/11/09 MAN110...
  • Page 17 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Safety Locations Behind Shield Behind Shield Behind Shield Behind Shield Behind Tire Behind Shield & #11 #1 Behind Behind shield shield MAN110 3/11/09...
  • Page 18 Safety 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine 3/11/09 MAN110...

  • Page 19: Preparation

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Preparation Preparation Overview ..........12 Pre-Delivery Checks.......13 MAN110 3/11/09...

  • Page 20: Overview

    Delivery Checks” with your dealer to verify instructions for using the strut. the combine is ready for operation. Every combine is test run at the AMADAS plant, but a thorough pre-delivery inspection is important, as items may have loosened during shipping.

  • Page 21: Pre-Delivery Check

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Checks 1. Open all shields and check chains and belts for proper tension. Tongue gearbox 2. Check bushing bolts, set screws, and jam nuts on all sprockets, sheaves, shafts, etc., for tightness.
  • Page 22 Combine exceeds 13’ 10” with basket lowered. When fully raised, the AMADAS 2100 stretches over 24 feet tall. Contact with an obstruction, or high voltage power line could result in death, or serious personal injury.
  • Page 23 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Checks 13. Position the combine speed monitor in tractor (top photo). 14. Open cleaning adjustment maximum. Check to see that the damper door opening on cleaning fan intake is at least 10 3/8” inches (bottom photo).
  • Page 24 Preparation 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine Pre-Delivery Checks 18. Stop the combine and check for loose bolts, nuts, chains, belts, sprockets, etc. Check for heat in pulleys and belts, indicating looseness. Also check for overheated gearbox and hot bearings. 19. Check machine to ensure that all safety decals are in place.

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Combine Process ........18 Hitching Combine to Tractor....21 Attaching and Checking Driveline ..23 Daily Pre-Start Check......26 Operating Procedure ......30 Proper Operation........34 Road Towing Combine with Side Shift Tongue ...........35 With Side Shift Cylinder ......35...

  • Page 26: Combine Process

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Combine Process The AMADAS 2100 or 9998F Pull-Type Peanut Combine functions as follows: • The combine removes peanut pods from peanut vines which have been dug and windrowed. • Once separated and cleaned, the...
  • Page 27 Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine 1. The header pickup (1) lifts the peanuts cylinder concave onto disc and vines off of the ground. The separator (9), or travel back into the header auger (2) feeds them into the walker cylinders (10).
  • Page 28 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation 5. As the good peanuts fall into the stemmer saws, their stems removed. Cleaned peanuts fall into the collection auger (13) or air funnel and are conveyed into the elevator air system, which sends them up to the peanut dump bin (14).

  • Page 29: Hitching Combine To Tractor

    Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Hitching Combine to Tractor 1. Set the tractor drawbar in the center fixed position with the hitch point centered behind the end of the PTO shaft. 20” for 1 3/8” 21 spline CV shafts 20”...
  • Page 30 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Hitching Combine to Tractor DANGER! Always use the safety chains when towing the combine. If the combine separates from the towing vehicle, death or serious injury can result. 8. Install 3/8” or ½” x 84” or longer peanut dump bin operating hydraulic hoses to the combine.

  • Page 31: Attaching And Checking Driveline

    Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Attaching and Checking Driveline IMPORTANT! Your AMADAS 2100 Six- Row or 9998F Four-Row Combines has been equipped with a constant velocity PTO driveline. Because of the double Cardan Joint incorporated into this shaft, you can expect a constant output shaft speed with minimal vibration.
  • Page 32 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Attaching and Checking Driveline NOTE! A tractor draw bar extension (AMADAS part #61359) may be required to attain a distance of 20” between the tractor PTO output and the hitch ball on tractors with 1 3/8” 21 spline PTO.
  • Page 33 Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Attaching and Checking Driveline CAUTION! Never exceed the observed limits of turning or severe damage combine and/or tractor will occur, whether engaged disengaged. 6. Repeat in the opposite direction. CAUTION! Do NOT allow the tractor tire to touch...

  • Page 34: Daily Pre-Start Check

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Daily Pre-Start Check Perform these daily pre-start checks each day before taking the machine to the field. The pre-start check will help detect problems early, reduce down time, and extend the life of your combine.
  • Page 35 Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Checks 7. Inspect the combine for broken parts and Walker cylinder inspection cover wear. 8. Inspect the cylinders and adjustable bars for damaged or broken spring teeth. Also inspect for metal, wood, or other foreign...
  • Page 36 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Daily Pre-Start Checks 16. Check the cleaning fan for obstruction in intake or damaged blades. 17. Replace all covers and shields, and remove the bin safety strut. Lower the bin. CAUTION! Failure to remove the safety strut before lowering the bin can severely damage the bin.
  • Page 37 Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Checks DANGER! • Replace all shields before starting combine operation. If shields are missing, death or serious personal injury can result. • Always use safety chains when towing the combine. If the combine separates from the towing vehicle, death or serious injury can result.

  • Page 38: Operating Procedure

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Operating Procedure Halfway point Make sure you have performed all of the daily pre-start checks before you operate the combine. 1. Set retention board adjustment handle at the halfway position (top photo). Tighten the handle securely.
  • Page 39 Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operating Procedure 4. Set the elevator air control handle in two- thirds open position (top photo). 5. Make sure that the bin lip extension is in the operating position (middle photo). Maximum Leaving the lip folded obstructs the position discharge of air from the bin.
  • Page 40 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Operating Procedure CAUTION! It is important to perform the checks for proper operation. To skip this step puts the combine at risk for machine damage and you at risk for personal injury. 10. After making any necessary adjustments,...
  • Page 41 Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operating Procedure WARNING! Be certain the lib extension is folded out before dumping the bin. The combine can tip if the bin is dumped with the bin lip extension in the stored position.

  • Page 42: Proper Operation

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation Proper Operation NOTE! Make only ONE operational Once your combine has been put into adjustment time between operation, it is important that you make the performance checks. This will allow you following checks for proper operation:...

  • Page 43: Road Towing Combine With Side Shift Tongue

    Operation 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Road Towing Combine with Side Shift Tongue (9998F Four-Row Combine Only) With Side Shift Cylinder Combines with side shift tongues are Side Shift Cylinder Specifications designed to shift the tongue to the center of the machine for safer and easier transport.

  • Page 44: Without Hydraulic Side Shift

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Operation (9998F Four-Row Combine only) Without Hydraulic Side Shift Cylinders 1. Raise the header and place blocks securely under each end of the header at the side frames. Do NOT put the blocks under the header bands, as the bands will be damaged by the weight of the combine.

  • Page 45: Controls And Adjustments

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Controls and Adjustments Overview ..........38 Control Locations ........39 Controls and Adjustments ......40 Retention Board Adjustment....40 Adjustable Overhead Teeth and Concave Teeth Controls .....41 Cleaning Air Control......42 Tailboard Adjustment......43 Elevator Air Control......44 Pickup Header Speed Control with Combine Hydraulics......45...

  • Page 46: Overview

    Controls and Adjustments 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine Overview The AMADAS 2100 or 9998F combine IMPORTANT! Make only performs efficiently over a wide range of adjustment time between peanut varieties and windrow conditions performance checks. This will allow with few changes in operating controls.

  • Page 47: Control Locations

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Control Locations 2100 and 9998F Peanut combines (2100 The following photographs show the model shown). locations of some of the controls on the Elevator air Header control auger adjustment Cleaning air...

  • Page 48: Controls And Adjustments

    Controls and Adjustments 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Retention Board Adjustment The retention board adjustment controls the ½ position time that the vines stay in the fourth picking cylinder. Disengaged Start with the retention control handle in the ½...

  • Page 49: Adjustable Overhead Teeth And Concave Teeth Controls

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Adjustable Overhead Teeth and Concave Teeth Controls adjustable overhead teeth handle controls the degree of aggressiveness of the overhead spring tooth bar. Fully Disengaged Engaged Always start with the control handles (all three photos) in the retracted or disengaged position.

  • Page 50: Cleaning Air Control

    Controls and Adjustments 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine Cleaning Air Control Set the cleaning air control as follows: For average conditions, set the cleaning Closed air control handle (top photo) at the ¾ open position for operation. It is often helpful to set the air higher than is needed and then adjust it back until no ¾...

  • Page 51: Tailboard Adjustment

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Tailboard Adjustment The tail board affects the flow of material from the stemmer bottom out the back of the combine. Raising the tail board makes it harder to blow material out of the stemmer bottom, while lowering the tail board makes it easier.

  • Page 52: Elevator Air Control

    Controls and Adjustments 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine Elevator Air Control The elevator air control is normally set so that peanuts are conveyed about ¾ of the way across the bin. Make adjustments as follows: If peanuts are very light or fragile, lower the air.

  • Page 53: Pickup Header Speed Control With

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Pickup Header Speed Control with Combine Hydraulics (Optional) Combines factory tractor hydraulics. Hydraulics are adjusted from the cab using the tractor’s hydraulics system. machines equipped with optional hydraulics, speed can also be adjusted remotely from the cab (refer to photo).
  • Page 54 Controls and Adjustments 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine Pick-Up Header Speed Control with Combine Hydraulics NOTE! If windrows have excessive dirt, increase the header speed slightly to help shake out the dirt before it enters the machine. Regularly check around the breather cap on the hydraulic tank for dirt buildup.

  • Page 55: Standard Pickup Header Speed Control

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Standard Pickup Header Speed Control Pickup header speed is controlled by your tractor’s hydraulic remote setting. Set the header speed so the header picks up the windrow completely as the combine travels down the field.

  • Page 56: Remote Auger Reverse

    2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine Remote Auger Reverse Remote reversing auger and header speed control are standard features built into the hydraulics package on the AMADAS 2100 and 9998F. They function as follows: IMPORTANT! Read all hydraulics safety information in Chapter 1, Safety, before using hydraulics.

  • Page 57: Pto Speed Adjustment

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments PTO Speed Adjustment Proper PTO speed is essential to efficient Magnetic operation. PTO speed functions as follows: pickup combine speed monitor, which monitors combine speed from the tractor cab, is included and should be mounted in the tractor.
  • Page 58 Controls and Adjustments 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine PTO Speed Adjustment The combine speed monitor is composed of a digital speed indicator which resides in a control box and attaches to the tractor fender using a Velcro strip. NOTE! When you route the cable to the tractor, stay clear of the PTO shaft and header.

  • Page 59: Pickup Header Height Adjustment

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Pickup Header Height Adjustment The pickup header height is controlled with a Stow jack here tractor-powered remote hydraulic cylinder. Header lift cylinder Operate the header low enough to pick up all...

  • Page 60: Header Auger Adjustment

    Controls and Adjustments 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine Header Auger Adjustment header auger manually height adjustable. It can be raised or lowered to help feeding in varied crop conditions. The Outer bolts Adjust header auger adjustment functions follows: If the header stalls often (but the...

  • Page 61: Dual Speed Cylinder Drives

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Optional Dual Speed Cylinder Drives (2100 only) The dual speed cylinder drives allow efficient operation in a wider range of conditions by allowing the operator to vary High speed greatly the combine’s cylinder speeds as follows.
  • Page 62 Controls and Adjustments 2100 & 9998F Peanut Combine NOTES 3/11/09 MAN110...

  • Page 63: Performance

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Performance Performance Fine Tuning Operation......56 Achieving Maximum Ground Speed..57 Increasing Separating Capacity .....58 Harvesting Under Wet Conditions ..59 MAN110 3/11/09...

  • Page 64: Fine Tuning Operation

    Performance 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Fine Tuning Operation This chapter describes ways you can fine tune your combine’s performance. Also CAUTION! refer Chapter Controls Adjustments, for more information on fine Do NOT adjust, clean, or repair the tuning your combine using the combine’s combine while it is in operation.

  • Page 65: Achieving Maximum Ground Speed

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Performance Achieving Maximum Ground Speed Moisture, dirt clods, grass, weeds, peanut maturity, yield, stem characteristics, vine type and many other variables determine the most efficient ground speed. If maximum ground speed is desired: 1. Shift the tractor into the next higher gear.

  • Page 66: Increasing Separating Capacity

    Performance 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Increasing Separating Capacity The separating capacity can sometimes be increased by more aggressively engaging the retention teeth (top photo), overhead teeth (middle photo), or concave teeth. If the combine is operating with the dual speed...

  • Page 67: Harvesting Under Wet Conditions

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Performance Harvesting Under Wet Conditions Always run the dual speed cylinder drives on high in wet conditions. More aggressive combine settings are typically needed in wet conditions. If water droplets are present on or under...
  • Page 68 Performance 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine NOTES 3/11/09 MAN110...

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Maintenance Belt Adjustment ........62  Chain Adjustment ........63  Lubrication ..........64  PTO ............ 65  Schedule ..........66  Post Season Maintenance ..... 67  Troubleshooting ........68  Tachometer Programming ...... 71  MAN110 7/22/11...

  • Page 70: Belt Adjustment

    Maintenance 2100 & 9998F Pt Peanut Combine Belt Adjustment V-belt drives power the fans, hydraulic power unit (optional), separating section stemmer saws. They also transmit power from the PTO input gearbox to the main jackshaft. Properly maintaining the belts is...

  • Page 71: Chain Adjustment

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Chain Adjustment chain drives must properly maintained for the combine to function correctly. Proper chain alignment and tension are very important. To check and adjust the chains: 1. Make sure the tractor engine is shut off.

  • Page 72: Lubrication

    Maintenance 2100 & 9998F Pt Peanut Combine Lubrication There are some components on the combine that require regular lubrication in order to continue functioning correctly. These items and their lubrication intervals are shown on the lubrication table and chart. DANGER! Do NOT lubricate the combine while it is operating.

  • Page 73: Pto

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Maintenance IMPORTANT! Daily lubrication of the Daily greasing of the PTO is essential for CV driveline is essential to driveline proper operation. There are two grease longevity – it will fail if not correctly fittings located 180 degrees apart on the lubricated on a periodic basis.

  • Page 74: Schedule

    Maintenance 2100 & 9998F Pt Peanut Combine Schedule LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Frequency Action / Type of Before Component Lube Each Yearly Hours Hours Hours Hours Lubricate Ball Hitch Assembly Lubricate PTO Shaft Lubricate U-Joint (on gearbox output) Lubricate Bin Pivot Points...

  • Page 75: Post Season Maintenance

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Post Season Maintenance To extend the life of your combine, take the time to prepare it properly for the long non- period. Follow these storage suggestions at the end of each season. 1. Clean the combine thoroughly to remove all dirt and moisture-holding materials.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance 2100 & 9998F Pt Peanut Combine Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Retention board open too Close in 1” increments Good peanuts attached to much. between checks. vines being discharged from combine. Main drive belt slips under Tighten belt and slow down surge loads.
  • Page 77 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Problem Cause Correction Moisture level in windrows too Lift windrows and/or wait for Lightweight foreign material high. moisture to dissipate. in bin. Retention board engaged too Open in 1” increments Excessive amounts of far in the closed position.
  • Page 78 Maintenance 2100 & 9998F Pt Peanut Combine Problem Cause Correction Ground speed too fast for Increase setting. Excessive amounts of dirt conditions. clods in bin. Ground speed too fast for Shift tractor into a lower gear. conditions. Obstruction in elevator air Disassemble duct and remove duct.

  • Page 79: Tachometer Programming

    2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine Maintenance Tachometer Programming The tachometer for your machine has 4. Select Tach Programming been fully programmed at the factory. Combines (Form 0367; Part #16441) However, if you have a replacement tachometer, program the new tachometer...
  • Page 80 Maintenance 2100 & 9998F PT Peanut Combine NOTES 7/22/11 MAN110...

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