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OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL 143588 v1.0 PRO-TILL 25/25HD 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...
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QUICK-START GUIDE WARRANTY PRO-TILL 25/30/36 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.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation CAUTION that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a reminder to follow appropriate safety practices. 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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.
8. Install a safety chain between the tractor and the hitch. 9. Connect lights (electrical socket plug) to tractor. 10. Raise the hydraulic hitch jack. 11. When unhooking from the tractor, reverse the above procedure. 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
389 AGRIFLEX+: 560/60 R22.5: 58 PSI (400 kPa) Standard Field Operation Inflation Rates: 389 AGRIFLEX+: 560/60 R22.5: 40 PSI (275 kPa) IMPORTANT Under NO RIDERS CIRCUMSTANCES should there ever be riders while the Pro-Till is in transport. 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
This will ensure constant down pressure is applied to the wings and the machine can still contour over uneven terrain effectively. (Refer to your tractor's manual for proper procedures.) 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
E. With the wings in the proper position, retract Lift rear sections using the Transport the Transport Cylinders (#3) fully lowering the Cylinders (3), then fold the wings forward wings onto the wing transport carriers. using the Wing Cylinders (4). 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
If excessive disc wear is evident, replacement may be 1. Check all hardware. Tighten as required. required. Refer to maintenance section. 2. Check all hydraulic system connections. Tighten if any are leaking. 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
The operator can adjust the cutting depth by raising/lowering the front or rear sets of discs by following the guidelines in the “Setting Disc Depth” section. 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
1/2” you want to Raise it. NOTE: As the discs wear with usage, the disc depth 7. Repeat above procedure until proper depth is settings will also need to be adjusted accordingly. achieved. -10- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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- Loosen the two deflector adjustment bolts - Fully raise the deflector plate to the top of the adjustment slot. - Then retighten the bolts. Optional: The Dirt Deflector Assembly may be removed & stored. -11- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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3/4" to 1” for LSTXE Rollers • Then, properly tighten. Scraper Bolt Set the scraper tip to roller surface gap distance to: 3/4” to 1” (LSTXE rollers) -12- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
Loosen Clamps to Adjust Side to Side the future. Double Sided Scraper Blades Note: When blades are being reversed, the complete section must be changed at the same time or adjustment will not work properly. -13- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
Once the air has been up in the circuit. pushed out of the system the reservoir can become low. This can introduce air into the system again. -14- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
Troubleshooting - Pro-Till 25 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 25 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.
Only disconnect when • Bolt tightness unit is on level ground in the proper transport or field position. • Wheel bearings IMPORTANT: Safely secure Pro-Till in winged forward transport position when changing or servicing discs. -17- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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5. Ensure hoses are properly clamped and secured in 915 (1240) 1310 (1780) position after routing is complete to provide a cleaner 1250 (1695) 1785 (2420) installation and prevent possible damage or hazards. 1600 (2175) 2290 (3110) v1.1 -18- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
fl at on the face of the port. washer is seated fl at on the face of the port. 3. Tighten to proper torque from the table shown above. 3. Tighten to proper torque from the table shown above. -19- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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8. Use hydraulic cylinder jack. 10. Pump grease into hub through grease fitting until 9. Oil any exposed chrome shafts on the hydraulic lubricant can be seen from dust seal. cylinders to prevent rusting. -20- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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5. Apply Loctite anti-seize before installing cylinder end cap. 6. Torque cylinder end cap to 440 lb.ft (600 N.m). 7. Tighten Set Screw on end cap to 6 lb.ft (8 N.m). -21- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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8. When both bushings are installed to the Install proper depth, install the new seals. Seal 9. Re-assemble all other 5/16" necessary components. IMPORTANT: DO NOT use oil or grease on pins or bushing surfaces when re-installing. -22- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
Bushing, 2-1/2 Cylinder Pin) or lubricant on pin or bushing OD x 2-1/2 (20) surfaces when installing the 133135 - Wiper Seal, (Center Roller maintenance free pins into Cylinder Pin) 2-1/2 OD (20) composite bushings. -28- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
PT25 - Disc Gang Components Pro-Till 25 Disc Gang Overview Gang Assembly Mounting (14) 572891 - V-Clamp (1) 575684 - Gang Section 575667 - Gang Section Assembly (1) Assembly (1) 118134 - Bolt, 1 c/w 575668 - Gang Mounting Frame (1)
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A: 6-3/4" gang section should be set to 1-1/2". This should be B: 2-1/2" the standard distance between all gang sections. 1-1/2" STEP 2 -32- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
121082 - O-Ring, Nitrile M6x 88 (1) Nitrile M5.3x87.5 (1) Discs/Hubs - Required Numbers Per Machine IMPORTANT: Safely secure Pro-Till 25 requires: 58 Discs/Hubs Pro-Till in winged forward transport position when changing or servicing discs. Typical Factory Settings of End Discs 20"...
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(Note: Customers may wish to adjust the 22” Double-V 26” Double-V 22” Straight 22” Notched end disc sizes and locations for customer Notched Notched preferred performance in certain soil or 143562 143563 143566 143577 field conditions.) -34- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
Detail A - RH Outer Wheel Cylinder General Overview Detail B - RH Wheel Cylinder Hydraulic Lock Kit (LH Opposite) (Shown incorrect now (Shown incorrect now located on Opposite Side) located on Opposite Side) -41- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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123075 - Cylinder, 123065 - Cylinder, Monarch, 4-1/4 Monarch, 3-3/4 x 8 x 2 (2) x 8 x 2 (2) (Seal Kit: 123046) (Seal Kit: 123051) Detail A - LH Roller Cylinder General Overview -42- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (06-March-2025)
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126454 - Hose, 3/8 x 192 (1) 126822 - Hose, 3/8 x 187 (1) 126820 - Hose, 3/8 x 99 123053 - Cylinder, Monarch, 6 x 40 x 2-1/2 (2) (Seal Kit: 123163) Detail A - Transport Cylinders General Overview -43- 143588 - PRO-TILL 25 (10-March-2025)
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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