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OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL 143398 v2.0 PRO-TILL 30 | 30HD | 36 D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S B O X 8 3 0 - 2 7 2 I N D U S T R I A L D R I V E , R E G I N A ,...
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QUICK-START GUIDE WARRANTY PRO-TILL 30/36 REMEMBER! You must complete Product * Refer to operators manual for complete safety and operation info. Registration to be eligible for Warranty. CONSTANT PRESSURE FLOAT WHEELS Connect Hydraulics ROLLERS TRANSPORT WINGS JACK IMPORTANT: The Wing Cylinder Circuit includes a Down Pressure (if available) Valve.
* Reference Sheet Quick-Start Guide OPERATORS SECTION - TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT Safety Notice Introduction Safety Hook-Up Transport Transport to Field Position Field to Transport Position Operation Pre-Operation Checklist Operation Guidelines / Suggestions Setting Disc Depth Scraper Settings Adjustments: Rephasing Cylinders Troubleshooting Service &...
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER DANGER NEVER PARK, UNHOOK, or RAISED SERVICE Pro-Till with REAR WINGS DANGER If the front hitch becomes disconnected in this position the front hitch will raise suddenly and the back of the machine will drop! CHANGING DISCS AND SERVICING The best position to safely change or service the discs on the Pro-Till is when it is secured in the winged...
Degelman PRO-TILL is the fastest and most versatile piece of tillage equipment you will ever own. Use this manual as your first source of information about this machine.
Safety Why is SAFETY important to YOU? 3 BIG Reasons: •Accidents Can Disable and Kill •Accidents Are Costly •Accidents Can Be Avoided SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The Safety Alert Symbol means: he Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages applied to the PRO-TILL and in this ATTENTION! manual.
GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the safe operation and 1. Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Degelman PRO-TILL. Manual and all safety signs before YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who operating, maintaining or adjusting.
Hook-Up HOOK-UP / UNHOOKING The PRO-TILL should always be parked on a level, dry area that is free of debris and foreign objects. Follow this procedure to hook-up: 1. Clear the area of bystanders and remove foreign objects from the machine and working area. 2.
Transport TRANSPORT SAFETY TRANSPORTING 1. Read and understand ALL the information in Use the following guidelines while transporting the the Operator’s Manual regarding procedures PRO-TILL: and SAFETY when operating the PRO-TILL in the 1. Use a safety chain and a pin with provisions for field/yard or on the road.
Transport to Field Position Overview (IMPORTANT: The Pro-Till model design may vary, but the TRANSPORT TO FIELD POSITION general procedure remains the same. *Pro-Till 40 shown.) FOLLOW PROCEDURE BELOW: D. After fully opening the wings, extend the Transport Cylinders (#3) to completely lower all the PRO-TILL rear IMPORTANT: The Pro-Till model shown may differ, but the general frame sections to the ground.
Field to Transport Position Overview FIELD TO TRANSPORT POSITION C. After raising all the rear sections together, FOLLOW PROCEDURE BELOW: retract the Wing Cylinders (#4) to bring both IMPORTANT: The Pro-Till model shown may differ, but the general wings inward towards the frame. procedure remains the same.
Operation OPERATING SAFETY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual It is important for both personal safety and maintaining and all safety signs before using. good operational condition of the machine that the pre- operational checklist be followed. 2.
Operation OPERATING GUIDELINES 7. After making adjustments to the cutting depth it 1. Re-phase and cycle oil in the Depth Control Cylinders is recommended to bring the Pro-Till up to speed (Wheels #1 and Rollers #2) before use. This is (10-12mph) to test the depth setting by driving about especially important after long periods of storage.
Operation SETTING DISC DEPTH - FRONT AND REAR Rear Disc Depth Rear Disc Depth Front Disc Depth Front Disc Depth Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Typically Set to 2” Typically Set to 2” DEPTH SETTING OVERVIEW Use the following as a guideline for setting depth: Adjusting the cutting depth of the front and rear 1.
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Operation 6-WAY DIRT DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT WING FRAME OUTER END ADJUSTMENT The main purpose of the Dirt Deflector is to fill the Some operators may prefer to adjust the outer wing furrow caused by the right rear disc by capturing, & frame corner depth if they find that it is running deeper containing some of the dirt flow from the right front disc or shallower than the level of the center frame.
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Operation PREVIOUS DESIGN: ADJUSTING WING DOWN PRESSURE SETTING DIRT DEFLECTOR ARM DISTANCE The purpose of the wing pressure valve is to provide constant down pressure to the wings of the Pro-Till in The Dirt Deflector Arm has multiple extension settings. order to reduce the likelihood of the “Resonance”...
Operation SCRAPER POSITION OVERVIEW SETTING SCRAPER POSITION Change into Storage Position: • Loosen & remove the 4 bolts (2 per arm). • Rotate section upward to new position. Storage Position • Reinstall bolts and tighten in place. Remove the 4 bolts to rotate •...
Operation - Adjustments: Rephasing Cylinders Overview & Principles of Rephasing Troubleshooting A Rephasing Cylinder System enables a pair (or Series rephasing cylinder systems (Master and multiple) cylinders to extend and retract in very near Slave(s)) can exhibit undesirable behaviors such as unison.
Troubleshooting - Pro-Till 30/36 Plugging disc rows in wet conditions: Rear discs or roller not engaging in very hard soil: - Ensure roller is turning & scrapers are set properly. - Adjust pitch so front discs are higher by adding two - Raise machine working depth.
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Troubleshooting - Pro-Till 30/36 Leaving a ridge or a groove between passes: End of wing discs cutting deeper or shallower than center: - Adjust deflector up to reduce ridge. - Fully extend wheel & roller depth cylinders & hold for - Adjust deflector down to fill groove.
Service & Maintenance MAINTENANCE SAFETY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items After reviewing the Maintenance and Hydraulic before working with, maintaining or operating the Safety Information, use the Maintenance Checklist PRO-TILL. provided for regular service intervals and keep a 2.
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Service & Maintenance HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS HYDRAULIC SAFETY Note: Unless stated otherwise, hardware is typically: • Make sure that all components in the hydraulic Hex, Plated GR5 UNC or P8.8 (metric) system are kept in good condition and are clean. • Replace any worn, cut, abraded, fl attened or TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS crimped hoses and metal lines.
Service & Maintenance HYDRAULIC FITTING INSTALLATION HYDRAULIC FITTING INSTALLATION Note: A DASH size refers to a diameter of a hose (inside) Note: A DASH size refers to a diameter of a hose (inside) or of a tube (outside) measured in 1/16” increments. or of a tube (outside) measured in 1/16”...
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Service & Maintenance WHEEL HUB REPAIR WHEEL NUT & WHEEL BOLT TORQUE TORQUE BOLT PATTERNS IMPORTANT Be sure DISASSEMBLY to block up unit securely before removing tires. 1. Remove dust cap. COMMON 2. Remove cotter pin from nut. HUB & SPINDLE 5 BOLT PATTERN 6 BOLT PATTERN 8 BOLT PATTERN...
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Service & Maintenance HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR REPAIRING A THREADED HEAD CYLINDER PREPARATION Set Screw Style When cylinder repair is required, clean off unit, Barrel Set Screw disconnect hoses and plug ports before removing Gland cylinder. When removed, open the cylinder ports and drain the cylinder's hydraulic fl...
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Service & Maintenance REPLACING A PRESSED BUSHING NOTE: You may need the following tools: Press, hammer, punch, pry-bar, "Step-Tool" Use the following as a guideline for repair: 1. Ensure the area and frame are properly secured, supported, and safe to work on. Safely remove the pin(s), cylinder, and/or components necessary in order to access and work on the damaged bushing.
Roller Mounting Frame Components Roller Location Overview - 3m & 4m Single Roller Ridge Wiper Components 573387 - Ridge Wiper (1) 573385 - Ridge Wiper Kit (1) Knocks down the possible ridge 573386 - Ridge Wiper of dirt left from buildup Mount (1) Located on left end of RH &...
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Roller Mounting Frame Components Center Roller Mounting Frame Components Common Roller Frame Components 30' & 36' models Note: Pin orientations differ on each section (LH, RH, & Center), refer to component overviews. (Note: Qty is 3 or 4 pins: 2 Pins per 123065- Roller Frame Mount &...
Hydraulic Schematic Reference Number Information 1 123215 - Cylinder, 4 x 12 x 2 (Seal Kit 123049) 2 122668 - Orifice, 3/4-16 UNF 3 141597 - Ball Valve - 3/4 ORB F 4 141581 - Coupler Tip, 3/4 ORB F (10) 5 123053 - Cylinder, 6 x 40 x 2-1/2 (Seal Kit 123163) 6 141740 - Valve, Reducing Relieving...
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Hydraulic Schematic WING CIRCUIT TRANSPORT CIRCUIT JACK CIRCUIT -48- 143398 - PRO-TILL 30|30HD|36 (28-October-2024)
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Cylinders & Depth Stop Components PT30/36 PT30HD RH ARRANGEMENT OF DEPTH STOPS 573455 - Depth Stop, Outer Pin (7) (9) (Note: The factory height setting of the 573456 - Depth Stop, Inner Pin (7) (9) threaded bushing-bolt plate bushing distance is set by using the stack of depth plates and 118417 - Lock Nut, 3/8 (2) a gap clearance of less than 1/32")
Re-torque of fastening hardware, Hydraulic fluid purities, drive train alignments, and clutch operation) 3. If parts not made or supplied by Degelman have been used in the connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Degelman such use affects its performance, safety, stability or reliability.
It is the retail customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Degelman dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts, which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five days of failure.
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