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Model AR2200 Advanced Rotary Pull-Type Peanut Combine MAN172 3rd Edition, Beg. S/N 620000 INTERNATIONAL & US PATENTS GRANTED September, 2024 Read this manual before using this product. Serious injury or death can result these instructions safety precautions are not followed.
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Model AR2200 Peanut Combines are manufactured by AMADAS Industries: You can find us on the Web at: www.AMADAS.com or e-mail us at: sales@AMADAS.com or contact us at: 757-539-0231 (telephone) 757-934-3264 (fax) P.O. Box 1833 P.O. Box 3687 Suffolk, VA 23439...
Table of Figures ............................iv List of Tables ............................ix Benefits..............................xi AR2200 Key Features ...........................xii Specifications ............................xiii AR2200 OCS Dimensions ........................xiv AR2200 Bin Dump System Dimensions ....................xv Glossary ..............................xvi Safety ............................1 Safety Symbols............................2 Safety Practices............................3 Safety Practices–Operator ......................... 5 Safety Practices–Equipment ......................6 Safety Practices–Maintenance ......................
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Introduction AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Bin Dump System ........................81 System Features ..........................82 Bin [Basket] Safety ..........................83 Bin Dump Operation ..........................84 Transporting the Bin Dump ........................85 Maintenance ............................85 Adjustment............................87 Controls and Adjustments ....................89 Overview............................... 90 Control Locations..........................
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Introduction "Peanut Tech" Monitoring and Control................131 Key Features............................132 Home Screen Functions and Controls....................134 Help/Basic Instruction Screens......................135 Access Setup Screen...........................135 ALL INFORMATION Screen Functions and Controls................136 Calibrating the Actuator........................137 Custom Air Pressure Settings......................137 Appendix..........................141 Non-Safety Related Labels........................142 Non-Safety Label Locations.........................143...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Introduction Table of Figures (cont.) Figure Page Title Number Number 2-21 Tongue Gearbox Plug 2-22 Damper Door Combine Process View Extendable Hitch Pin Mounts Minimum PTO Driveline Lengths Pin Hitch Combine Tongue with Jack Engaged...
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Introduction AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Table of Figures (cont.) Figure Page Title Number Number 3-36 Double Spring Tines and Double Torsional Spring Tine Element Locations 3-37 Double Torsional Spring Tine element (Dual Axial Rotors) 3-38 Dual Rotor Extraction Concaves...
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Adjustable Bearing Mount Plate Location 6-15 Adjustable Bearing Mount Plate 6-16 Vine Spreaders AR2200 Advanced Rotary OCS Peanut Combine Overhead Teeth Control Locations Rotor Discharge Boards Location Double Torsional Spring Tine Element Double Torsional Spring Tine Elements on Dual Rotors...
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Introduction AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Table of Figures (cont.) Figure Page Title Number Number 8-18 OCS Basket Safety Strut in Locked Position 8-19 Bin Dump Strut in Locked Position 8-20 Dual Axial Rotor Top Covers 8-21 Rear Axial Rotor Section...
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Introduction AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Welcome To With origins dating back to 1963, AMADAS Industries and its predecessors have a long history of providing high quality, reliable, AMADAS and innovative equipment for the farming industry. AMADAS equipment is currently...
Combine! At AMADAS Industries, we are The proven performance of this rotary proud of our equipment and our more than technology in the AMADAS AR2200 provides sixty years of service to peanut farmers. these benefits: AMADAS peanut combines are the • Increased harvesting capacity...
Introduction AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine AR2200 Key Features Tongue Material Conveyance • Ductwork features durable stainless steel, • Tight turning radius with PTO engaged bolt-in panels in high wear areas • Exceptional maneuverability • The basket ductwork can be replaced •...
Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Symbols Look for the Safety Alert Symbol! This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies a possible safety hazard to personnel and more precaution must be taken. It is used to alert you to possible physical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to prevent possible injury or death.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices Safety at All Times! You, the operator, can prevent accidents or injury by obeying the precautions in this section and insisting that others doing work for, or with you also follow them.
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• Keep a copy of the manual with the machine at all times. • Speak with your AMADAS dealer for a replacement or print a copy from www. AMADAS.com. 8/21/24 MAN172...
• Before starting a task with a dangerous chemical, consult the SDS (formerly MSDS) for risks and information on how to continue safely. Carefully follow all procedures, with only recommended equipment. • Contact an AMADAS dealer for SDS on chemical products used with AMADAS equipment. 8/21/24 MAN172...
Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Practices–Equipment Use the Tongue Safety Latch Chain • Always connect safety chain [provided], to tractor when attaching Split Swivel Gearbox Tongue. • Use the hitch safety latch chain to help control machinery if it disconnects from the tractor.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices–Equipment (cont.) Operate Combine Safely Tow Combine Safely • Always stay away from the header pickup If the combine were to disconnect from the and header auger at all times. towing vehicle, a dangerous personal injury or death could occur.
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Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Practices–Equipment (cont.) Be Safe Around High Pressure Fluid • If an accident occurs: • Be extremely careful when working with hydraulic components and high-pressure • Get medical treatment immediately. Fluid sprays. injected into the skin must be surgically removed in a few hours or gangrene can •...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices–Equipment (cont.) Know the Machine Height and Stay Away from Electrical Width Power Lines DANGER DANGER Touching electrical lines will cause the Touching electrical lines or an obstruction operator to suffer a dangerous electrical will cause electrocution, death, or a shock or possibly death.
Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Practices–Equipment (cont.) Shields Conveyor Safety • Do not operate this machine without • Do not operate on roads with the all shields correctly in position! Some conveyor extended. Always make sure photographs or illustrations in this manual the conveyor is in stowed position on the show a safety shield removed.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices–Maintenance (cont.) Maintain Your Machine Do Service on Drive Belts Safely • It is crucial to maintain your machine in When examining and servicing drive belts correct working condition. always obey these precautions: •...
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Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Practices–Maintenance (cont.) Remove Paint/Protective Layer Before Welding or Heating • Stay away from potentially poisonous fumes Remove solvent or paint stripper • and dust. containers and other flammable material from the area. • Dangerous fumes can be caused when paint or protective layers are heated by welding, Let fumes disperse.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Practices–Maintenance (cont.) Clean Peanut Baskets and Do Not Use Heat Near Pressurized Remove Blockages Safely Fluid Lines • Do not clean the peanut basket when the Flammable spray can be caused by engine is operating.
• Do not remove a safety label from the machine. • When replacing a part with a safety label, also replace that label. • For replacement labels, contact an AMADAS dealer. Replacement safety labels are available free of charge. • Safety labels used on this machine are shown on the pages that follow. Label locations are also included.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Labels (cont.) 3” CAUTION WARNING 1. Keep all shields in place. 2. Stop engine and remove key before leaving operator’s seat to adjust, lubricate, clean, unclog, or perform other work on the machine.
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Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Labels (cont.) WARNING CRUSH HAZARD PINCH POINT To avoid serious injury or death: • Keep clear of this area. 80932 80932 80950 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent severe injury or death: Avoid contact with any overhead •...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Labels (cont.) DANGER CRUSH HAZARD To prevent severe injury or death: • Install safety strut over cylinder ram before working under basket 81099 81099 81063 WARNING Retorque wheel lugs after every 25 hours or any towing over 25 miles.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Label Locations 790 PTO 950 PTO DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent severe injury or death: • Avoid contact with any overhead utility lines or electrically charged conductors. • Maintain safe clearance from power lines at all times.
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Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Label Locations (cont.) 81062 81063 81108 80970 81097 DO NOT CLIMB ON LADDER WHILE MACHINE IS MOVING! 81064 81064 Figure 1-3: Safety Label Locations–Front View–Hood Raised 8/21/24 MAN172...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Label Locations (cont.) DANGER BODY ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD ROTATING DRIVELINE To prevent severe injury or death: • Avoid all contact with PTO shaft while shaft is in motion. 80949 80949 81314 81313 81312 DANGER...
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Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Label Locations (cont.) DANGER BODY ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD ROTATING DRIVELINE To prevent severe injury or death: • Avoid all contact with PTO shaft while shaft is in motion. 80949 80949 Figure 1-5: Safety Label Locations–Split Swivel Gearbox Tongue - Front View...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Label Locations (cont.) DANGER DANGER BODY ENTANGLEMENT BODY ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD HAZARD ROTATING DRIVELINE ROTATING DRIVELINE To prevent severe injury or To prevent severe injury or death: death: • Avoid all contact with PTO •...
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Safety AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Label Locations (cont.) DANGER MOVING PARTS HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death when performing maintenance on this machine: • Put the tractor in park. • Shut off the engine. • Remove the key.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Safety Safety Label Locations (cont.) DANGER MOVING PARTS HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death when performing maintenance on this machine: • Put the tractor in park. • Shut off the engine. • Remove the key.
Always use the basket safety strut as intended before examining or doing work around the open basket. The safety strut locks the basket in the Each combine is tested at the AMADAS plant, open position. but, a full pre-delivery inspection is important.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Inspections Split Swivel Gearbox Tongue • Remove shipping fixtures, aids, and or strapping. IMPORTANT! The Split Swivel Gearbox Tongue • Open all shields. Examine chains and belts is designed to be mounted on a Category III, or for correct tension.
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Preparation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Pre-Delivery Inspections (cont.) available, orient the tongue hitch pins as shown in Figures 2-7 and 2-8. WARNING 4. Connect the tractor to the combine tongue. Escaping fluid or spray under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious 5.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Inspections (cont.) Figure 2-11: PTO Lubrication Points - Typical [Shields shown in phantom for illustration; replace all shields/guards before operating] DANGER Lift and pin legs in highest position. Death or serious injury can result from entanglement if shields and guards are not in position.
Preparation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Pre-Delivery Inspections (cont.) • Connect all hydraulic hoses to the tractor. Refer to the Hose ID Chart label NOTICE located on the combine tongue. PTO driveline must be pregreased before HOSE ID CHART initial operation.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Inspections (cont.) Lock basket/bin in raised position with safety • • If OCS, charge the conveyor and basket strut. augers. • Make sure augers are turning in the correct direction. DANGER Basket Safety...
Preparation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine • Add gear oil if necessary to get to 50% If Pre-Delivery Inspections (cont.) more oil is necessary, examine for seal or plug leaks. Turnbuckles • Reinstall breather vent with thread sealant. Torque to 10 ft-lbs.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Preparation Pre-Delivery Inspections (cont.) Prepare the combine for operation: 1. Start the tractor. 10” 2. Engage the PTO. 3. Increase slowly to operating speed (100%) or 790 RPM. Note: Refer to the PTO RPM on the machine.
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Preparation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Chapter or Table 8-3 at the end of Chapter 8: Maintenance. 7. Measure tire pressure and inflate tires to rec- ommended pressure: 800/65 R32 -- Radial: 44 PSI NOTICE TO PREVENT MACHINE DAMAGE MAINTAIN CORRECT TIRE INFLATION.
Operation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Combine Process The AMADAS AR2200 Peanut Combine functions as • Harvest conditions are optimum when windrows follows: are harvested with peanut moisture content between 14% and 20%. • The combine removes peanut pods from peanut •...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Operation Combine Process (cont.) AMADAS AR2200 Peanuts Vines 12 15 Figure 3-1: Combine Process View • The header pickup (1) lifts the peanuts and • Pods removed through the dual rotor vines off of the ground. The header auger (2)
Operation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Attaching Combine to 1. Remove the tractor key and keep in Tractor and Examining possession while working on, below, and around the tractor. Driveline - Split Swivel 2. Remove the drawbar or slide the drawbar Gearbox Tongue to the side.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Operation Attaching Combine to Tractor and 12. Lubricate the drivelines and hitch points Examining Driveline -- Split Swivel as listed below. Refer to Daily Pre-Start Inspections in this section and Chapter 8: Gearbox Tongue (cont.) Maintenance for more information.
Operation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Attaching Combine to Tractor -- 8. Turn the jack handle until the telescoping jack Center Rigid Tongue and Side Shift foot is fully raised. Tongue (cont.) 9. Pull the jack securing pin. Note: This tongue design allows for a 10.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Operation Attaching Combine to Tractor -- All Tongues NOTICE An AR2200 that has an OCS system will WARNING not operate correctly unless your tractor’s hydraulic pump capacity is a minimum of 35 GPM @ 2500 PSI.
Attaching and Examining the tractor PTO output shaft. Refer to Figure Driveline 3-10. 20” IMPORTANT! The AMADAS AR2200 has a constant velocity PTO driveline. Because of the double Cardan Joint included in this shaft, a constant output shaft speed with minimal 16”...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Operation 8. Turn the tractor slowly. At the tightest possible Attaching and Examining Driveline turn radius see that the driveline is at the (cont.) shortest length and fully collapsed. 47” Extended Figure 3-12: Maximum PTO Driveline Length Note: If the driveline length is more than 47 inches, examine the drawbar position.
Operation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Inspections IMPORTANT! Do daily external and internal pre-start inspections each day before taking the machine to the field. This pre-start inspection will aid in finding problems early, decrease downtime, and extend the life of the combine.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Operation Daily Pre-Start Inspections (cont.) 2. Do the servicing of the tractor and attach the combine. NOTICE Use the grease listed in the Recommended Lubricants Table I-2 at the start of this manual and in Chapter 8: Maintenance on all lubrication points to extend the life of lubricated components.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Operation Daily Pre-Start Inspections (cont.) 8. Examine slide cam springs and system condition. The location is shown in Figure 3-34 below. 4. Remove all debris from around the dual rotor drive shaft and lubricate the shaft as shown in Springs Figure 3-32.
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Operation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Inspections (cont.) 12. Remove all debris from the extraction concaves and examine for damage. NOTICE MAINTAIN PROPER TIRE INFLATION TO PREVENT MACHINE DAMAGE. 800 / 65 R32 – Radial: 44 PSI 400 FT–LB LUG NUT torque (flanged) Figure 3-38: Dual Rotor Extraction Concaves 11.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Operation Daily Pre-Start Inspections (cont.) DANGER DANGER Death or a dangerous personal injury could occur if the basket falls. Touching electrical lines or an obstruction will cause electrocution, Always install the basket safety strut on death, or a dangerous personal injury.
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Operation AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Daily Pre-Start Inspections (cont.) Last Daily Pre-Start Inspection: Daily Internal Pre-Start Inspection: Refer to the Inspection Guides at the end of this section. Refer to the Internal Inspection Guide at the end of this section.
Teeth Control the crop and make the last separation harder. #1 Overhead Teeth Control Refer to the “AR2200 Combine Setting Guide”, (p/n 0422) at the end of this chapter for easy access to general operating information. WARNING A dangerous personal injury can...
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Indicator what is necessary for the next morning's crop. Turn Knob The AR2200 is a high capacity machine, but it is best to start conservatively and slowly Figure 3-44: Cleaning Air Control increase the ground speed to the correct performance level.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Operation Operating Procedure (cont.) DANGER CAUTION Touching electrical lines or an obstruction will cause electrocution, death, or a dangerous personal injury. It is important to do inspections for correct operation. Know the combine’s height and width...
Important! Make these inspections when the combine has been put into operation: Table 3-1: AR2200 Combine Setting Guides Note: One of these guides, AMADAS part # 0422, is shipped with the AR2200 Peanut Combine and can be found in the accessory case. More copies are available for purchase.
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Front Shaker Shaft Rear Shaker Shaft Rotor Drive Shaft #1 Preconditioning #2 Preconditioning Accel Rotor Cleaning Fan 1314 Elevator Fan 2424 Disc Separator Shafts #1 Stemmer #2 Stemmer Collection Auger Vine Spreader Table 3-2: AR2200 Shaft Speeds at 100% 8/21/24 MAN172...
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Load Conveying System To prevent death or a dangerous personal injury DO NOT put hands into moving parts of the conveyor. If your AMADAS AR2200 has an Off-load Conveying System (OCS), it comes with an unloading conveyor. The conveyor operates as follows: • The conveyor is controlled by two tractor...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Off-Load Conveying System Conveyor Safety (cont.) It is important to remember these safety items when your combine has the OCS version: DANGER • Always keep in mind the length of the conveyor and how far out it extends, even when in the stowed position.
NOTICE • Tighten all connections before applying hydraulic or spray pressure. An AR2200 that has an OCS system will not operate correctly unless your tractor’s hydraulic pump capacity is a minimum of 35 GPM @ 2500 PSI. A minimum of 40 GPM @ 2500 PSI pump flow is necessary for maximum 1.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Off-Load Conveying System WARNING Conveyor Tracking Examine conveyor tracking by having the operator A dangerous personal injury can engage the tractor remotes. Monitor the tracking occur from making adjustments while of the belt at the head and tail pulley. The on the conveyor.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Off-Load Conveying System Conveyor Maintenance Weekly - for signs of too much wear: Lubrication: • Examine infeed hopper bearing and wear plates. Lubricate grease points weekly. One or two pumps at each point is sufficient.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Off-Load Conveying System Basket Operation Auger shields are assembled at the factory in the lowest position to decrease shelling. Adjusting these can possibly increase peanut flow rate. Note: This can also increase LSKs. Auger •...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Off-Load Conveying System Basket Operation (cont.) Inspection: • Examine infeed hopper deflector shield weekly Note: It is not necessary to fill the basket for too much wear. fully to start offloading. Infeed Hopper It can possibly benefit to offload crop...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Off-Load Conveying System Basket Safety Strut DANGER Death, or a dangerous personal injury Safety Strut could occur if the basket falls. Locked Always install the basket safety strut on the hydraulic cylinder before doing work around or below the raised basket.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Off-Load Conveying System OCS Troubleshooting (cont.) Figure 4-19: Conveyor Quick Disconnects Location 5. Examine for an unwanted object, e.g., rock, etc., below the conveying augers. Note: If an auger is stalled, the conveyor will also stall.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Bin Dump System Bin Dump System Bin Dump System.........................81 System Features..........................82 Bin [Basket] Safety..........................83 Bin Dump Operation..........................84 Transporting the Bin Dump........................85 Maintenance............................8- Adjustment............................87 8/21/24 MAN172...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Bin Dump System Bin [Basket] Safety DANGER It is important to remember these safety items To prevent death or a dangerous when your combine has the Bin Dump system personal injury DO NOT stand, sit, or version: ride on or in the bin when it is moving.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Bin Dump System Bin [Basket] Safety (cont.) DANGER Touching electrical lines or an obstruction will cause electrocution, death, or a dangerous personal injury. Know the combine’s height and width which can be found in the Specifications Table in the Introduction Chapter.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Bin Dump System Maintenance Bin Dump Operation (cont.) Safety Strut Limit field operation to 10 mph. IMPORTANT! The ideal flow rate is less than 15 DANGER GPM for correct peanut flow. Death, or a dangerous personal injury could occur if the bin falls.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Bin Dump System Lubrication Maintenance (cont.) Weekly: DANGER Lubricate grease points weekly. One or two pumps at each point is sufficient. Always stop the combine, set the parking brake, shut the tractor motor off, •...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Bin Dump System Adjustment The Bin Dump system has a bin lip relief valve that is set at the factory. Initial adjustment is not necessary. Note: The valve block setting does not have an effect on bin lift operation.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Controls and Adjustments Controls and Adjustments....................89 Overview..............................90 Control Locations..........................91 Controls and Adjustments........................92 Adjustable Overhead Teeth......................92 Rotor Discharge Board Adjustment....................92 Cleaning Air Control.........................93 Tailboard Adjustment........................93 Elevator Air Control..........................94 Fixed Bar Header Pickup Speed Control..................95 Remote Auger Reverse........................96...
This will let you find which adjustment An AMADAS AR2200 Peanut Combine that has the is actually improving the combine’s Split Swivel Gearbox Tongue Hitch System lets the performance. combine do extremely tight turns while maintaining straight drivelines.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Control Locations #1 Overhead Teeth Cleaning Fan Control Elevator Fan Control #2 Overhead Teeth (behind duct) Rotor Discharge Board Figure 6-1: Control Locations Adjustable Tailboard 8/21/24 MAN172...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Controls and Adjustments Engaged Adjustable Overhead Teeth The adjustable overhead teeth handles control the degree of aggressiveness of the overhead spring tooth bars. The use of overhead teeth will not be necessary for...
Cleaning Air Control Note: In some conditions the maximum open position can be necessary. The maximum Less separation air is necessary with the AR2200 opening of the fan door must be 10”. combine unlike older, standard machines. WARNING...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Tailboard Adjustment (cont.) separation. Disc Separator Shafts Note: Lifting the tailboard in fields where heavy unwanted material exists (stones, melons, wood, etc.) increases the risk for the unwanted material to go into the bin.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments position with a 5/16 nut. WARNING Note: Disconnect or unbolt the actuator A dangerous personal injury can from the elevator damper when this is done. occur from doing work with hot oil.
Speed Control auger while the tractor engine and combine are operating. The standard AMADAS AR2200 is designed to operate with 790 PTO RPM input, or the optional Always stop the combine, set the parking 990 PTO RPM input, so it will not be necessary brake, shut the tractor motor off, and to operate the tractor at its full "PTO speed."...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments The usual operational range of the combine is PTO Speed Adjustment (cont.) 90% to 110% of the design speed as shown on A magnetic pickup assembly senses combine the digital speed indicator.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Controls and Adjustments Header Auger Adjustment Pickup Header Height Adjustment The header auger is manually height adjustable. The pickup header height is controlled with a pair of Lift or lower it to aid in supplying crop in varied hydraulic lift cylinders.
Rotor Speed Adjustment To make adjustments, remove the inner flail mounting bolt and turn the flail around the The AMADAS AR2200 has two primary dual outer bolt as shown in the diagram. rotors. These rotors are mechanically driven by a tractor PTO.
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Be sure to refer to Chapter 1: Safety and follow all safety guidelines when doing work on the combine. • Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust machine when it is operating. Figure 7-1: AR2200 Advanced Rotary OCS Peanut Combine 8/21/24 MAN172...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Performance Achieving Maximum Ground the performance examination shows the machine performed satisfactorily at the last Speed speed tried. Select the most efficient ground speed based Note: The header auger can clog at higher on moisture, dirt clods, grass, weeds, peanut ground speed.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Performance 2. If separation continues to not be sufficient, DANGER increase PTO speed in 2% to 3% increments. NOTICE MOVING PARTS DANGER To prevent a dangerous injury or death: Machine damage WILL occur if operated •...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Performance Extraction Harvesting In Wet Conditions (cont.) Concaves DANGER Do not remove material while the tractor engine and combine are operating. Always stop the combine, set the parking brake, shut off the tractor motor, and remove the key before leaving the tractor regardless of cause.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Performance Combine Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Primary drive belt slips in Tighten belt and decrease ground surge loads. speed. Combine not at or near design Adjust RPMs and look at the speed. combine speed monitor.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Performance Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Cause Correction Rotor discharge board too Lower boards in 1/2” increments. high. Cylinders are wrapping in Engage overhead teeth. tough, green conditions. Primary drive belt slips in Tighten belts. surge. Combine PTO above design Adjust and look at the combine speed speed.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Performance Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Cause Correction Tighten belts and examine the Elevator fan or primary drive elevator fan belt and V-sheave for belts are slipping. wear. Combine PTO not at or near Adjust and look at the combine speed Peanuts cannot be blown design speed.
5a. Find the tensioner on the left side of the combine. 5b. Use the wrench, AMADAS part # 63190 attached to the combine, to loosen the hex bolt at the center of the tensioner. Some drive belts have automatic tensioners.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Maintenance Belt Adjustment (cont.) Main Drive Belt Wrench Tensioner Figure 8-2: Tensioning System - Left Side DANGER CAUTION CRUSH HAZARD Death or a dangerous personal injury will occur from entanglement. Tensioner can contain stored energy.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Maintenance Chain Adjustment The chain drives must be correctly maintained for the combine to operate correctly. Header Clutch IMPORTANT! Chains must be aligned and tensioned correctly. To examine and adjust the chains: Header Drive DANGER...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Maintenance Do these steps for each section to examine and, Double Spring Tine Replacement if necessary, replace missing or damaged double spring tines. Note: Springs used on the cylinders look similar to those used at the dual rotors.
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#1 Overhead Teeth & #1 Cylinder: Internal Panels 2. Remove the two internal panels, AMADAS part # 1201429. Refer to Figure 8-11. 3. Manually turn #1 cylinder to examine the double spring tines on the horizontal bars.
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4. Do steps 1 - 3 again for the accel rotor. 5. Replace the two internal panels - AMADAS part # 1201429. 6. Release the front hood safety latch, Figure 8-12, and close the hood.
5/16" Ø rather than the 1/4" Ø tines on the cylinder teeth. IMPORTANT! The double torsional spring tine elements on the dual axial rotors are the center of the AR2200's advanced rotary technology. Examine them on a daily basis. Figure 8-17: Front of Dual Axial Rotors NOTICE...
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Maintenance Rear 1/4th of Dual Axial Rotors: Double Torsional Spring Tine Element Replacement - Dual Rotors (cont.) Bin Safety Strut Figure 8-21: Rear Axial Rotors 1. Examine remaining axial rotors from below rear hood. Refer to Figure 8-22.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Maintenance Lubrication PTOs and Drivelines There are some components on the combine for DANGER which regular lubrication is necessary to continue functioning correctly. These items and their Death or a dangerous personal injury lubrication intervals are shown in the Lubrication could occur if the PTO / Driveline is Schedule, Table 8-1, in this section.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Maintenance PTOs and Drivelines (cont.) Right Axial Rotor Left Axial Rotor 282 RPM Output V-Belt Drive Separation Systems Note: Driveline lubrication points are circled. Primary PTO Note: Depending on tongue supplied with combine, refer to the sections that follow for correct PTO and driveline lubrication information.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Maintenance Tongues Center Rigid and Side Shift PTOs and Drivelines (cont.) Daily greasing of the PTO is necessary for Split Swivel Gearbox Tongue (Cont.) correct operation. Refer to Figure 8-29 for PTO lubrication points. NOTICE All new drivelines must be pre-lubricated before operation.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine Maintenance Post Season Maintenance 6. Remove and clean all chains. Keep in a container of oil or oil/diesel mixture, if To extend the life of your combine, be sure to prepare possible. If not, reinstall but do not apply it correctly for long idle periods.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine "Peanut Tech" "Peanut Tech" Monitoring and Control "Peanut Tech" Monitoring and Control................131 Key Features............................132 Home Screen Functions and Controls....................134 Help/Basic Instruction Screens......................135 Access Setup Screen.........................135 ALL INFORMATION Screen Functions and Controls...............136 Calibrating the Actuator........................137 Custom Air Pressure Settings......................137...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine "Peanut Tech" Key Features As part of AMADAS’s commitment to continuous product improvement, we are pleased to include the “Peanut Tech” package on AR2200 Peanut Combines. Figure 9-2: Peanut Door Alarm Display on Home Screen Peanut Door Alarm The Peanut Door is located on the left side of the combine above the collection auger.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine "Peanut Tech" Key Features (cont.) Figure 9-4: PEANUT DOOR Alarm Display on Home Screen Rotor Speed Alarm If the rotor speed drops below design speed, or if one rotor is operating slower than the other a visual rotor speed alarm will flash and an audible alarm will sound.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine "Peanut Tech" Home Screen Functions and Controls Figure 9-5: “Peanut Tech” Home Screen 7. Decreases elevator air 1. Shows combine speed and background flashes if combine speed is less than 85% 8. Increases elevator air.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine "Peanut Tech" Access Setup Screen Help/Basic Instruction Screens Figure 9-8: “Peanut Tech” Home Screen Figure 9-6: Basic Instruction Screen, PAGE 1 The SETUP Screen can only be accessed from PAGE 1 the HOME Screen. This screen shows basic instructions for the 1.
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine "Peanut Tech" ALL INFORMATION Screen Functions and Controls Figure 9-10: “Peanut Tech” All Information Screen Control Buttons Right column: Service hours since last reset: 1. Go back to HOME Screen. State of peanut door: 2. Reset the service hours shown in the top right •...
AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine "Peanut Tech" 8. To exit, push [ok] and then [esc]. Calibrating the Actuator Note: During calibration, if the Calibrate If a new Elevator Actuator is installed, it is Elevator Raw numbers do not change necessary to calibrate the actuator.
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AR2200 Advanced Rotary Peanut Combine "Peanut Tech" Custom Air Pressure Settings (cont.) 8. Add 25 to the Air Pressure number recorded in Step 4. Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to change the set point to this new number.
81116 TESTED AND APPROVED DECAL Table AA-1: Non-safety Related Labels Note: Labels 80684, 81110, 81111 & 81112 are located on the outer shields of the AR2200. For more information on labels refer to the AMADAS AR2200 Parts Catalog. 8/21/24 MAN172...
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