* 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: Wing Down Pressure 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 TRANSPORT TO FIELD POSITION (IMPORTANT: The Pro-Till model design may vary, but the general procedure remains the same. *Pro-Till 40 shown.) FOLLOW PROCEDURE BELOW: D. After fully opening the wings, extend the Transport IMPORTANT: The Pro-Till model shown may differ, but the general Cylinders (#3) to completely lower all the PRO-TILL rear procedure remains the same.
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.
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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 Front Disc Depth Front Disc Depth Rear Disc Depth Rear 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 WING FRAME OUTER END ADJUSTMENT 6-WAY DIRT DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT Some operators may prefer to adjust the outer wing The main purpose of the Dirt Deflector is to fill the frame depth if they find that it is running deeper or furrow caused by the right rear disc by capturing, &...
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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 •...
Verify that the pressure gauge reads around 1150-1200psi. - For Pro-Till 41 use 1150psi +/- 50psi - For Pro-Till 45 use 1200psi +/- 50psi) If the pressure reads higher or lower than 1150-1200psi (+/- 50psi) it may require adjustment.
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.
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Troubleshooting - Pro-Till 41/45 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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Pro-Till 41 491” (12.47m) 493” (12.52m) - Adjust working depth (deeper & run slower or Pro-Till 45 532” (13.51m) 534” (13.56m) shallower to run faster). - Adjust working angle to approximately - Pre-work heavy trash or wet areas at a slower speed 20 degrees to the right from previously &...
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 Note: A DASH size refers to a diameter of a hose (inside) or of a tube (outside) measured in 1/16” increments. The following info is to help you identify and properly For example, a Hose specifi ed as dash 8 or -8 would install some of our standard hydraulic fi...
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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.
Hitch Pole / Front Frame Components (Pro-Till 41) Hitch Pole/Front Frame Overview Jack / Hydraulic Mount Frame Transport Front Hitch Wing Carrier Hitch Pole Legs Front Frame Hitch Pole Leg Components 118317 - Bolt, 5/16 x 1-3/8 (16) 117565 - Bolt, 1 x 4-1/2 UNC GR8 (8) 780279 - Top Plate (16) 575236 - Transport 131020 - Flat Washer, 1 F436 (16)
Disc Arm Components & Disc Options Front Row - Standard Disc Assembly Components Back Row - Standard Disc Assembly Components 117580 - Bolt, Carriage 117580 - Bolt, - 5/8 x 2-1/4 GR8 (4) Carriage - 5/8 x 572404 - Disc Arm 2-1/4 GR8 (4) 143556 - Disc, 20”...
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Roller Mounting Frame Components Roller Location Overview - 4m & 4.5m 4.5m 4.5m 4.5m 4.5m 573387 - Ridge Wiper (1) Single Roller Ridge Wiper Components 573385 - Ridge Wiper Kit (1) 573386 - Ridge Wiper Knocks down the possible ridge Mount (1) of dirt left from buildup Located on left end of RH &...
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Roller Mounting Frame Components Roller Mounting Frame Components (Same for both 41' & 45' models) Center Roller Mounting Frame Components 123065- Roller Center Cylinder (2) 575460 - Center Roller Frame (Refer to Hydraulic Mounting Assembly (1) Section for fittings) 575194 - Pin Head (4) 118134 - Bolt, 575195 - Pin Shaft, 1 x 3 GR8 (24)
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Single Roller & Roller Frame Assemblies Roller Assembly Overview Cage Rollers A 12 Bar Cage Roller 572467 - Cage Roller Assembly, 12 Bar 4m (1) 575289 - Cage Roller Assembly, 12 Bar 4.5m (1) LSTX Rollers LSTXE Rollers C LSTX Rubber Roller D LSTX Scraper E LSTXE Rubber Roller F LSTXE Scraper...
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Single Roller Part Components Common Roller Bearing Components Cage Roller Part Components 118447 - Lock Nut, 5/8 Unitorque (6 or 8) 572466 - 12 Bar - 4m (1) 572786 - Spacer, Bushing (2) 575288 - 12 Bar - 4.5m (1) 117171 - Bearing Unit, 4 Hole (2) 572480 - 9 Bar - 4m (1) 575207 - 9 Bar - 4.5m (1)
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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