DEVASTATOR OPERATION CHECKLIST Please fill this out after the Yetter Stalk Devastator has been installed. DATE____/____/____ YETTER KIT # - 5000-____ CORN HEAD MAKE/MODEL___________________ COMBINE MAKE/MODEL__________________ FRONT TIRE SIZE______________ REAR TIRE SIZE______________ REAR AXLE POSITION______________ SNAPPING ROLLS USING______________ CHOPPING BLADES YES / NO DECK PLATE ANGLE_____°...
WARRANTY Yetter Manufacturing warrants all products manufactured and sold by it against defects in material. This warranty being expressly limited to replacement at the factory of such parts or products as shall appear to be defective after inspection. This warranty does not obligate the Company to bear cost of labor in replacement of parts.
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BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED WATCH FOR THIS SYMBOL. IT POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS “ATTENTION – BE ALERT!” It is your responsibility as an owner, operator, or supervision to know and instruct everyone using this machine at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, of the proper operation, precautions, and work hazards which exist in the operation of the machine in accordance with OSHA regulations.
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PLEASE READ, VERY IMPORTANT SECURE CORN HEADER AGAINST UNWANTED LOWERING BY APPLYING THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS! 1. Attach head to combine, lock head to combine 2. Raise the head off the ground and engage safety stop on the feeder house cylinder. 3.
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PLEASE READ, VERY IMPORTANT Subject to the size and weight of the corn header, one or two additional hydraulic cylinders may be required. The combine manufacturer generally keeps corresponding kits readily available for dealers. Subject to the design of the corn header and the carrying capacity of different combines, the steering axle may require the fitting of additional weights and the rear tires be filled with ballast.
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BEFORE INSTALLATION BEGINS, PLEASE CHECK THAT ALL PARTS WERE RECEIVED BY GOING THROUGH THE CRATE AND SORTING THE PARTS!!! 5000-025D – JD 606C, 643, 693, 706C, C6R & Wheel tracks only for 612C, 712, 1243, 1293, C12F/R, 616C, 716 & C16F/R Part List: 1) 5000-165, 4) 5000-190, 4) 5000-191, 2) 5000-2010, 2) 5000-2011, 4) 5000-202, 2) 5000-272, 2) 5000-275A, 4) 5000-355...
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BOLT TORQUE Important: Over-tightening hardware can cause just as much damage as under-tightening. Tightening hardware beyond the recommended range can reduce its shock load capacity. All hardware on the 5000 Devastator is either Grade 5 or Grade 8, unless otherwise noted. Grade 5 cap screws are marked with three radial lines on the head.
5000-025D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (606C, 643, 693, 706C, C6R or Wheel Track only on 12 & 16 row JD corn heads) Step 1: Attach the 5000-202 mount brackets to the frame using the 5/8 x 6 bolts, mounting straps, and 5/8” lock hex nuts. Mounting Brackets will be located under the snouts between rows 1 &...
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5000-025D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Attach the 5000-309 support straps using ½” x 2 carriage bolts & ½” flange lock nuts, tighten. Step 3: Install 5000-323 lock-up pin in storage location on each mount bracket. Secure with hairpin clips.
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5000-025D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 4: Attach the pivot arms to the mount brackets using 5/8” X 3” bolts, pivot bushings, & lock hex nuts. Use the model below to determine where the LH & RH pivot arms get installed. Tighten this hardware. Step 5: Install the push rods into the mount brackets then attach to the pivot arms with the 5/8”...
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5000-025D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 6: Secure the mounting bracket installed in Step 1 at this time by tightening the 5/8 X 6” bolts & 5/8 lock nuts. Make sure the compression spring clears the cylinder channel as well as the rocker arm of the deck plate adjustment. The offset pivot arm clamp (5000-2010 &...
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5000-025D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 7: Install the Roller Arm Mount Tube to the pivot arms. Do not tighten this hardware until after the rollers have been installed in Step 8. NOTE: Install the Roller Arm Mount Tube on so that the bearing support tab is on the back side to help support the bearings.
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5000-026D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (JD 608C, 708C, 843, 893, & C8R) Step 1: Attach the 5000-202 mount brackets to the frame using the 5/8 x 6 bolts, mounting straps, & 5/8” lock hex nuts. Mounting Brackets will be located under the snouts between rows 1 & 2, 2 & 3, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 6 & 7, and 7 & 8. Slide the mount bracket up so the deck plate adjustment rod is located in the cut out of the mount bracket.
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5000-026D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Attach the 5000-309 support straps using ½” x 2” carriage bolts & ½” flange lock nuts, tighten. Step 3: Install 5000-323 lock-up pin in storage location on each mount bracket. Secure with hairpin clips.
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5000-026D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 4: Attach the pivot arms to the mount brackets using 5/8” X 3” bolts, pivot bushings, & 5/8” lock hex nuts. Use the model below to determine where the LH & RH pivot arms get installed. Tighten this hardware. Step 5: Install the push rods into the mount brackets then attach to the pivot arms with the 5/8”...
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5000-026D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 6: Secure the mounting bracket installed in Step 1 at this time by tightening the 5/8 X 6” bolts & 5/8” lock nuts. Make sure the compression spring clears the cylinder channel as well as the rocker arm of the deck plate adjustment.
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5000-026D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 7: Install the Roller Arm Mount Tube to the pivot arms. Do not tighten this hardware until after the rollers have been installed in Step 8. NOTE: Install the 2 & 3 row Roller Arm Mount Tube on so that the bearing support tab is on the back side to help support the bearings.
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5000-027D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (JD 612C, 712C, 1243, 1293, C12F & C12R) Step 1: Attach the 5000-202 mount brackets to the frame using the 5/8 x 6 bolts, mounting straps, & 5/8” lock hex nuts. Mounting Brackets will be located under the snouts between rows 1 & 2, 2 & 3, 4 & 5, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 8 & 9, 10 & 11, and 11 & 12.
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5000-027D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Attach the 5000-309 support straps using ½” x 2” carriage bolts & ½” flange lock nuts, tighten. Step 3: Install 5000-323 lock-up pin in storage location on each mount bracket. Secure with hairpin clips.
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5000-027D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 4: Attach the pivot arms to the mount brackets using 5/8” X 3” bolts, pivot bushings, & 5/8” lock hex nuts. Use the model below to determine where the LH & RH pivot arms get installed. Tighten this hardware. Step 5: Install the push rods into the mount brackets then attach to the pivot arms with the 5/8”...
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5000-027D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 6: Secure the mounting bracket installed in Step 1 at this time by tightening the 5/8 X 6” bolts & 5/8 lock nuts. Make sure the compression spring clears the cylinder channel as well as the rocker arm of the deck plate adjustment.
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5000-027D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 7: Install the Roller Arm Mount Tube to the pivot arms. Do not tighten this hardware until after the rollers have been installed in Step 8. NOTE: Install the Roller Arm Mount Tube on so that the bearing support tab is on the back side to help support the bearings.
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5000-028D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (JD 616C, 716C, & C16R) Step 1: Attach the 5000-202 mount brackets to the frame using the 5/8 x 6 bolts, mounting straps, & 5/8” lock hex nuts. Mounting Brackets will be located under the snouts between rows 1 & 2, 2 & 3, 4 & 5, 5 & 6, 7 &...
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5000-028D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Attach the 5000-309 support straps using ½” x 2” carriage bolts & ½” flange lock nuts, tighten. Step 3: Install 5000-323 lock-up pin in storage location on each mount bracket. Secure with hairpin clips.
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5000-028D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 4: Attach the pivot arms to the mount brackets using 5/8” X 3” bolts, pivot bushings, & 5/8” lock hex nuts. Use the model below to determine where the LH & RH pivot arms get installed. Tighten this hardware. Step 5: Install the push rods into the mount brackets then attach to the pivot arms with the 5/8”...
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5000-028D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 6: Secure the mounting bracket installed in Step 1 at this time by tightening the 5/8 X 6” bolts & 5/8 lock nuts. Make sure the compression spring clears the cylinder channel as well as the rocker arm of the deck plate adjustment.
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5000-028D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 6: Secure the mounting bracket installed in Step 1 at this time by tightening the 5/8 X 6” bolts & 5/8 lock nuts. Make sure the compression spring clears the cylinder channel as well as the rocker arm of the deck plate adjustment.
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5000-028D ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 7: Install the Roller Arm Mount Tube to the pivot arms. Do not tighten this hardware until after the rollers have been installed in Step 8. NOTE: Install the 2 & 3 row Roller Arm Mount Tube on so that the bearing support tab is on the back side to help support the bearings.
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5000-034C ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (JD 612FC, 712FC) Step 1: Attach the 5000-202 mount brackets to the frame between rows 4 & 5, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, and 8 & 9 using the 5/8 x 6 bolts, mounting straps, & 5/8” lock hex nuts. Attach the 5000-263 mount brackets to the frame between rows 1 & 2, 2 & 3, 10 & 11, and 11 &...
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5000-034C ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Attach the 5000-309 support straps using ½” x 2” carriage bolts & ½” flange lock nuts, tighten. Step 3: Install 5000-323 lock-up pin in storage location on each mount bracket. Secure with hairpin clips.
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5000-034C ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 4: Attach the pivot arms to the mount brackets using 5/8” X 3” bolts, pivot bushings, & 5/8” lock hex nuts. Use the model below to determine where the LH & RH pivot arms get installed. Tighten this hardware. Step 5: Install the push rods into the mount brackets then attach to the pivot arms with the 5/8”...
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5000-034C ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 7: Install the Roller Arm Mount Tube to the pivot arms. Do not tighten this hardware until after the rollers have been installed in Step 8. Step 8: Insert the shim washer over the shaft on each end of the roller. Install the bearing over the shaft on each end of the roller so that the side of the casting that has the bearing protruding past the housing surface is towards the roller barrel &...
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When storing the corn head for the offseason, it is OK for the 5000 Stalk Devastators to hold some weight of the corn head whether stored on the ground or on a trailer. Removing compression springs may help extend the service life. LOCKING UP THE 5000 SERIES STALK DEVASTATOR...
PART IDENTIFICATION 5000-025C 6 ROW ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 5/8 – 11 X 6 HHCS GR 8 2502-352 ½ – 13 X 2.5 HHCS GR 8 2502-353 2502-385 5/8-11 X 3.25 HHCS GR 5 ½ – 13 X 2.25 CARRIAGE BOLT GR 5 2502-819 5/8 SHOULDER BOLT, 2 ¼...
PART IDENTIFICATION 5000-026D 8 ROW ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 5/8 – 11 X 6 HHCS GR 8 2502-352 ½ – 13 X 2.5 HHCS GR 8 2502-353 2502-385 5/8-11 X 3.25 HHCS GR 5 ½ – 13 X 2.25 CARRIAGE BOLT GR 5 2502-819 5/8 SHOULDER BOLT, 2 ¼...
PART IDENTIFICATION 5000-027D 12 ROW ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 5/8 – 11 X 6 HHCS GR 8 2502-352 ½ – 13 X 2.5 HHCS GR 8 2502-353 2502-385 5/8-11 X 3.25 HHCS GR 5 ½ – 13 X 2.25 CARRIAGE BOLT GR 5 2502-819 5/8 SHOULDER BOLT, 2 ¼...
PART IDENTIFICATION 5000-028D 16 ROW ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 5/8 – 11 X 6 HHCS GR 8 2502-352 ½ – 13 X 2.5 HHCS GR 8 2502-353 2502-385 5/8-11 X 3.25 HHCS GR 5 ½ – 13 X 2.25 CARRIAGE BOLT GR 5 2502-819 5/8 SHOULDER BOLT, 2 ¼...
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PART IDENTIFICATION 5000-034C 12 ROW FOLDING ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 5/8 – 11 X 6 HHCS GR 8 2502-352 ½ – 13 X 2.5 HHCS GR 8 2502-353 2502-385 5/8-11 X 3.25 HHCS GR 5 ½ – 13 X 2.25 CARRIAGE BOLT GR 5 2502-819 2505-414 5/8-11 X 6 CARRIAGE BOLT GR 5...
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PART IDENTIFICATION 5000-034C 12 ROW FOLDING...
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TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Adjust head angle to 23 – 25 degrees (see page 37) Residue Plugging 1. Incorrect Head Angle 2. Roller Mount Tube 2. Make sure the Bearing Support Tab is on the backside incorrectly installed of the Roller Arm Mount Tube 3.
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