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PARTS MANUAL 9706 BEET DEFOLIATOR FRNT MNT 6 ROW PART # 290312 SERIAL #: 9706-55-29 Revision: 8/4/2020...
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BLACKFOOT, ID (Corporate Headquarters) 584 West 100 North P.O. Box 1045 Blackfoot, ID 83221 Phone (208) 785-0480 Fax (208) 785-1497 E-Mail: spudnik@spudnik.com Web Site: www.spudnik.com HEYBURN, ID GRAFTON, ND PRESQUE ISLE, ME 300 Centennial Dr. 1410 12th St. West 80B Airport Drive...
Table Of Contents Introduction ..............................iv Foreword ..............................v Digital/Online Documents ...........................v Limited Warranty Policy ..........................vi General Information ............................vii Product Characteristics ..........................viii 1. Safety Exemption from Liability .......................1 Warning Symbols and other Instruction Notices ................1 General Guidelines ........................1 Identification of Important Instruction ...................2 Accident Prevention Guidelines ....................2...
We strive to put the best quality and workmanship into each of our machines, and hope as you use your SPUDNIK BEET DEFOLIATOR, that you will find this to be true.
Foreword This manual is intended to familiarize the user with the SPUDNIK BEET DEFOLIATOR and its designated use. This manual contains important information on how to operate the machine safely, properly, and efficiently. Observing the instructions in this manual help to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs and down-times, and to increase the reliability and service life of the machine.
(e) Make the product and/or failed parts available to the dealer or service center within 90 days following submittal of claim, transportation/shipping charges prepaid. The selling dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Spudnik, or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
Unauthorized modification and the use of spare parts, accessories, and ancillary equipment not supplied and/or not approved by SPUDNIK, as manufacturer, can have detrimental effects on the construction of the machine or on the functions and hence impair the machine’s active and/or passive driving and operations safety (accident prevention).
SPUDNIK representative. Original spare parts and accessories approved by SPUDNIK are a contribution to safety and overall performance of the machine. The use of other parts may invalidate the liability of SPUDNIK for any consequences arising from such use. Please refer to the ‘Limited Warranty Policy for New Spudnik Machinery’...
IMPORTANT: Indicates instruction that must be followed to ensure proper operation or installation of SPUDNIK accepts no liability for any damage caused as a equipment result of operators not complying with the designated use of the machine. This also applies to damage of agricultural...
(accident prevention). Errors when carrying out maintenance or repair work. SPUDNIK shall not be liable for any damage caused by the use of parts, accessories, and ancillary equipment not Endangering the operator, or other nearby persons, supplied and/or approved by SPUDNIK.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-1 Safety 1.6 Towing the Machine 1.7 Using a PTO (power take off) Risk of injury when hitching up or unhitching machine to Observe the operating instruction of the PTO shaft and from the tractor.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-1 Safety 1.8 Electrical System and Electronics 1.9 Hydraulic Systems Use only original fuses with the specified current rating. The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Switch off the machine immediately if a fault occurs in the Make sure that the hydraulic system is depressurized electrical power supply.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-1 Safety 1.10 Maintenance and Inspection Guidelines To prevent accidents, all relevant rules and regulations persons. A signaler giving instructions must be within sight concerning safe and competent working must be of the crane operator and must be provide with a radio link.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-1 Safety 1.11 Acknowledgement Signature Anyone who will operate and/or maintain the equipment must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual. Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed.
2.1 Method of Operation The SPUDNIK BEET DEFOLIATOR is designed to pick up and shred BEET plant foliage prior to crop harvest. The defoliator consists of free swinging knives attached to a large rotating drum. The knives pick up and strike the foliage then shreds it.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-2 Machine Overview 2.2 Machine Specifications MODEL 9706 OVERALL DIMENSIONS Height Width Length WEIGHT Standard Machine WORKING DIMENSIONS Rows Row Spacing 34”-36” EQUIPMENT OPTIONS Hydraulic Adjust Gauge Wheels Auto Lube System...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-2 Machine Overview 2.5 Safety Stickers 2.5.1 Safety Sticker Placement Stickers and labels are important for naming purposes and alerting others to the presence of the machine. Place all stickers and labels on the implement as shown in the following pictures.
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9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-2 Machine Overview PART#: 290312 Revision: 8/4/2020...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-3 Operation 3.1 Pre-Operation Checklist 3.2 Connecting / Disconnecting Machine Efficient and safe operation of this machine requires that each Efficient and safe operation of this machine requires that each...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-3 Operation 3.3 Driveshaft Length Proper PTO driveshaft length is critical to the safe operation of this machine. Too short and the drive shaft can come apart when lifting the machine and ruin the splines on the driveshaft.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-3 Operation 3.4 Preparing for Field Operation 3.5 Hazard Area Pull into the field and position the unit in a level area. Stay away from the front, WARNING! side, and rear of the Lower machine into operating position.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-3 Operation 3.7 Field Speed 3.9 Shut Down Procedures Go slowly at first and gradually raise your speed until you get a Slowly decrease engine speed to low idle.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-4 Maintenance & Service 4.1 Service Record Sheet Copy this page for continued record of service. Refer to the following pages for detailed service recommendations. HOURS SERVICED BY MFR DAILY Vines, trash, &...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-4 Maintenance & Service 4.2 Preventative Maintenance 4.3 Grease The frequency of greasing has many variables such as WARNING! conditions, length of running time between breaks, and environment. Because of this the grease intervals are just a...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-4 Maintenance & Service D. Grease the shield retaining fittings and the driveline 4.4 Gearbox disconnect mechanism. (1 pump / .1 oz.) 4.4.1 Checking for Leaks Not all gearbox oil leakage or seepage is serious. Gearbox oil seepage is acceptable if;...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-4 Maintenance & Service 4.5 Hydraulic System 4.6 Drive Belt If this machine has hydraulic adjustable gauge wheels, follow 4.6.1 Inspection this procedure when servicing any part of the system.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-4 Maintenance & Service 4.7 Knife Drums damage to and shorten component life, void manufacturers warranty, and affect personal safety. Checking and 4.7.1 Balance Statement maintaining chopper drum balance is the owner/operator’s responsibility.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-4 Maintenance & Service 4.7.3 Knife Layouts 4.8 Tire and Wheels Refer to Section-7 PG 35 for knife layouts. WARNING! 4.7.4 Drum & Bearing Replacement Contact Spudnik service department.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-5 Cleaning and Storage 5.1 Cleaning after every operation 5.3 Storage of the machine In order to keep wear down to a minimum, follow the Perform the actions described above.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Procedure Be sure to check all the basic items before working your way into deeper troubleshooting procedures. If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after reading through this troubleshooting section, please call your local dealer. Before you call, please have the serial number of your machine.
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB1177 - HITCH ASSEMBLY CAT 3N 9706-14 Item # Part # Description 502742 NUT,HEX,1-3/8"-6UNC GRADE 8 PLAIN 983360 SPRING, COMP,3.4"ODx.531WIREx12"L 502643 WASHER,FLAT,1-1/4"(SAE) ZINC PLTD (ASMB) 19012568...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB1179 - MAIN DRIVE. CW ROTATING PTO. 9706 -17 Item # Part # Description 571483 GRBX,BEVEL,4WAY,1:1,235HP@1000 RPM 781615 SHEAVE,4GROOVE,5V,8"xE BUSHING BORE 231163 BRNG,4BOLT,FLNG,1-3/4"BORE ECCENTRIC LCK 090906 TUBE,SPACER 2.0x1.374X.125 THK...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB1180 - FRAME 22 STD 9706 -14 Item # Part # Description 199820 GEARBOX MOUNT 9706-14 177025 SIDE SKIRT,RH,9706-14 177026 SIDE SKIRT,LH,9706-14 199817 MAINFRAME,9706-14 199819 FRONT LIFT BRACKET RH 9706-14...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB1181 - FRONT DEPTH WHEELS SOLID DUAL 9706-17 Item # Part # Description 177904 INDICATOR, FRONT DEPTH WHEEL,9706-15 19011555 INDICATOR BACK, FRNT DPTH WHL 9706-16 177896...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB1183 - REAR DEPTH WHEELS.HYD ADJ 9706-14 Item # Part # Description 231419 Bronze Bushing 1"ID X 1-1/4"OD X 3.5 177892 GAUGE,REAR DPTH WHL,LH,9706-15 300589 STICKER, GAUGE WHEEL DEPTH, 6160-14...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB1184 - TOPPERS HYD LIFT 9706-14 Item # Part # Description 177054 GAUGE, TOPPER 9706-14 199831 TOPPER PIVOT SUPPORT,9706-14 352387 CHAIN LINK,3/16"x23" 231447 BRNZ BUSHING 3/4" ID, 1.25" OD, 1"L...
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9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual PART#: 290312 Revision: 8/4/2020...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual 201.15007 MINIMAL SCALER Item # Part # Description 101.02197 BRACKET 101.09408 ROCKER ARM 101.06681 BRACKET FRONT 016.01940 BRACKET 088 01312 SWING ARM AXLE 088.02069 HALF SWING ARM AXLE 076.04758...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB1182- FLAIL DRUMS MULTI/CLEANING 22" ROW 9706 Item # Part # Description 262515 BELT,REAR SKIRT,9706-14 982691 DRUM UHMW, CLEANER, 9706-14 982690 DRUM UHMW, CHOPPER, 9706-14 262514...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual 133691 - CLEANING DRUM 22' ROW 9706-14 Item # Part # Description 177894 CLEANER PLATE, CLEANER DRUM, 9706-15 19016800 DRUM,6.5"CLEANING,9706-18 133690 CLEANING DRUM SEGMENT,9760-14 PART#: 290312...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual 133690 - CLEANING DRUM SEGMENT.9760-14 Item # Part # Description 502421 WASHER,FLAT,3/4"(SAE) (21/LB) 501711 NUT,LOCK,HEX,3/4"-10UNC NYLON INSERT 502315 BOLT,HEX,HD,3/4"-10UNC x 11" GR 5 17010555 CLAMP,CLEANING FLAIL 9706-14...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual 133692 - MULTIDRUM 22' ROW, 9706-14 Item # Part # Description 090921 TUBE 090923 TUBE 089.00413 KNIFE [65x8x263] 177035 SPACER,MULTIDRUM,9706-14 090922 TUBE 502927 BOLT,HEX,HD,3/4"-10UNC x 14" GR 5 502421 WASHER,FLAT,3/4"(SAE) (21/LB)
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB1178 - ELECTRICAL STD PARTS 9706-14 Item # Part # Description 402681 ENCL,9.45x6.3x3.54, CONTROL HARV. 403076 LGHT,SIGNAL,AG-LED-AA DT 403041 TERMINAL BLOCK, JUMPER, 8-32, 30A 402830 STRN,RLF,NPT,.51-.71",3/4"(14-3/8-3) 402835 LOCKNUT,NPT,1/2",NN-13-BK...
9706 front m ount defo lia t or Par ts Manual Section-7 Parts Manual FB3869 - LIFT SPRINGS, HITCH ZUIDBERG, 9706-17 Item # Part # Description 097.00130 SPRING,PULL,6.5-51-360,GZ17,98 352614 CHAIN LINK,5/16 IN,20 LINKS 19014829 SPRING MOUNT, HITCH, 9706,17 351329 LINK,COUPLING,3/8"ALLOY,CHAIN,G-10-8...
Reliance on the torque charts below are at the sole pins of the same grade are used. risk of that person. Spudnik is not responsible for any loss claim or damage arising from following the reference torque specifications in these torque charts.
The tightening torques given in the table below should be adhered to when tightening, replacing, or repairing any Hydraulic Fittings. There are two methods to achieve proper ‘clamp load’ to the flare connections used on SPUDNIK machinery; 1. Torque; torque hydraulic fitting using a torque wrench.
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584 West 100 North P.O. Box 1045 Blackfoot, ID 83221 Phone (208) 785-0480 Fax (208) 785-1497 www.spudnik.com...
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