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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
TF6132
T
-F
WIN
LEX
MERGER
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. UNSAFE OPERATION
OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Starting Serial #521TF63201
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL TF6132 MERGER Starting Serial #521TF63201 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Warranty ................1 Manufacturer’s Statement and Introduction .

  • Page 3: Warranty

    WARRANTY H&S Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“H&S”) warrants this product to be free from defect in material and work- manship. Except as noted below, this warranty term is twelve (12) months on parts and labor from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser by an authorized H&S dealer. Under this war- ranty, H&S will repair or replace, at its option, any covered part which is found to be defective in mate- rial or workmanship during the applicable warranty term.

  • Page 4: Manufacturer's Statement And Introduction

    INTRODUCTION for lifting and merging forage crops that have been cut and are lying on the ground. Use of the is carried out at the owner's own risk. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages that occur as a result of such misuse. Please note that dry hay/forage/straw can be combustible, and sparks caused by scraping stones or rocks can ignite these materials.

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration Form

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION • Date of Purchase: __________________________ • Purchaser Name: ________________________________________________ • Street Address: _________________________________________________ • City: __________________________________________________________ • State: __________________________________ Zip: ____________________ • Phone Number: _________________________________________________ • E-mail Address: _________________________________________________ • Product: _______________________________________________________ • Model Number: _________________________________________________ • Serial Number: __________________________________________________ •...

  • Page 6: Limits Of The Machine

    Limits of the Machine INTENDED USAGE It is important that this manual be read and understood by the operator and maintenance personnel before attempting to operate or perform any maintenance on this machine. This manual contains information that will contribute to the safe, reliable and most productive performance may depend on a number of limiting parameters, such as weather and terrain conditions, and crop maturity.

  • Page 7: Dealer Pre-Delivery Checklist

    DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS After the Merger has been completely set up, check to be certain it is in correct operating order you have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily. Merger was not damaged in shipment.
  • Page 8 Weight....................17185.51 Pounds Overall length....................20.71 Feet Width......................32.95 Feet Transport Height.......................11.50 Feet Transport Width........................9.54 Feet...

  • Page 9: Dealer Delivery Checklist

    DEALER DELIVERY CHECKLIST AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS This check list that follows is an important reminder of valuable information that should be passed on to the customer at the time this Merger is delivered. pre-delivery service was satisfactorily performed. Explain to the customer that the pre-delivery inspection was made.

  • Page 10: Safe Practices

    Safe Practices Safe practices developed from experience in the use of mergers are described in this manual. Safe installation, operation, and servicing practices have evolved through research, develop- The reason for the safe practices may not always be given. Some are based on common sense;...

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION YOUR SAFETY ALERT! IS INVOLVED. THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED. TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL. REMEMBER: THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR. CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DAMAGE.

  • Page 12: Understand Signal Words

    SAFETY INFORMATION RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal word - DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION - is used with the Safety signs with signal word DANGER or WARNING are typically General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs.

  • Page 13: Warning - Owner Must Read And Understand

    SAFETY INFORMATION TRACTOR: W A R N I N G TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

  • Page 14: Additional Safety Information

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  • Page 25 PLEASE NOTE: In order to take the photographs required for this manual some of the shields and guards were removed. H&S Manufacturing does not recommend operating this equipment with any shields and guards removed. Make sure all shields and guards are securely fastened in place before operating this equipment.

  • Page 26: Cap Screw Torque Values

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  • Page 27: Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications

    HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS -25-...
  • Page 28 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 29: Start Up Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE Hooking up the Merger When connecting to the tractor raise the hitch just far enough to get jack stand swung up into transport position. This puts the tractors two point at the proper operating height. length PTOs for both 1-3/8 and 1-3/4 shaft size. Make sure you have the proper overlap.

  • Page 30: Set-Up & Assembly

    SET-UP & ASSEMBLY NOTE: Determine right or left side of the Merger by viewing it from the rear. If instructions or parts lists call for hardened bolts, refer to Cap Screw Torque Values chart. • Check the Merger for proper assembly and adjustment. Make sure that all bolts are tightened. •...

  • Page 31: Tractor Requirements

    MACHINE PREP & OPERATION TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS MAIN TRACTOR PLUG There are several requirements the tractor must have Black (Ground) 1. The tractor must be equipped with a 7-pin Red (Work Lights) connector for proper transport and warning light Yellow (Left Turn) function.
  • Page 32 MACHINE PREP & OPERATION • The PTO is a direct drive system to the pump. • the tractor. Using the two set screws supplied with PTO, connect the PTO shaft to the pump input shaft. The top PTO shield swings back with removal of driver side pin for easy access to PTO set screws.
  • Page 33 MACHINE PREP & OPERATION TOWING ON THE HIGHWAY Follow state and local regulations when towing farm equipment on public highways. Never tow the Windrow Merger on a public highway at a speed greater than 20 m.p.h. (32 kph). Before folding, clean excess mud Raise conveyors into the transport position.

  • Page 34: Suspension System

    MACHINE PREP & OPERATION Fuse Functions Top Fuse Block Bottom Fuse Block Fuse #1- 5 amp • PLC Power • Wheel speed sensor Fuse #2 – 15 • Rear steering sensor • Soft shoe pressure sensor • Steering corrections SV3 and SV4 •...

  • Page 35: Operator Display

    Belts Left Belts On Belts Right Belts Spilt Both Heads Down Both Heads Up Left Head Down Left Head UP Right Head Down Right Head Up Shoe Down Shoe Up -33-...
  • Page 36 ISO-BUS DISPLAY Use to pull up page Use to zero out steering ,Be sure that steering is evenly set mechanically before zeroing out steering Select to enter night- time display mode Use the lock to lock in Use to use Day time the color scheme display mode -34-...
  • Page 37 ISO-BUS DISPLAY Spilt Belts Right Direction Right head up Right head down Unfold the merger completely Lower Skid Shoes Belts on Left Direction Left head up Left head down Fold the merger completely Raise Skid Shoes -35-...
  • Page 38 ISO-BUS DISPLAY The Black Lines on the Float Is the Target Pressure. The Black Line On The Height Does Not Move, The Green Bar Should Be Above The Black Line. adjust are used to raise and The Plus and Minus under Reel Speed are used to raise and lower reel speed The left and right arrow...
  • Page 39 ISO-BUS DISPLAY Main Pressure needs to spike at 2000 PSI for 2 seconds to Float Sequence Pressure needs to be These are the return line pressure guages. This will give you an error Use The Left and Right arrows to check Pressure Guages Select and hold for 10 seconds to zero out steering.
  • Page 40 CAN-BUS DISPLAY Belts ON and Belts RIGHT Belts LEFT Belts discharge to left and right. Next Page R i g h t H e a d folding UP Right Head folding DOWN Left Head folding UP Left Head folding DOWN -38-...
  • Page 41 CAN-BUS DISPLAY B o t h H E A D S folding UP at the same time NOTE: When folding the heads up hold both buttons. Head Height UP and DOWN -39-...
  • Page 42 CAN-BUS DISPLAY Diagnostic’s t Pressure Pick up Speed Home Screen unfolding. could leave hay. -40-...

  • Page 43: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS ACCUMULATOR Releasing Accumulator Pressure WARNING! When making adjustments, the machine will see the new parameter and adjust the machine appropriately. This may cause the machine to move in the direction of the new parameter. • Ensure that everyone is clear of the machine when making adjustments. •...
  • Page 44 ADJUSTMENTS To recharge , remove VALVE GUARD and VALVE CAP. Attach Gauge to VALVE STEM (make sure the Valve Thumb Screw is turned out all the way (closed) before attaching). Connect Nitrogen Tank to Gauge inlet. Turn in the Valve Thumb Screw on the Gauge to open the Valve. Open the Valve ACCUMULATOR(S) to the pressure to 350PSI.
  • Page 45 ADJUSTMENTS PICKUP SPEED The pick up speed is adjustable using the manifold on the back of each head. In light crops an operator can slow the pick up speed down while maintaining belt speed. (note lowering PTO rpm will slow both the belt and the pick up reel).
  • Page 46 ADJUSTMENTS CROSS CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Cross conveyor belts should be checked for correct tracking frequently To adjust belt tracking; 1. 1. Slightly loosen the 4bolts (A). 2. 2. Adjust the jam nuts either way to set the belt tracking (B). 3.

  • Page 47: Daily Service

    SERVICE DAILY SERVICE Cleaning to check the machine up close to keep it operating properly. Before starting to merge each day, make sure to check for crop build-up under the cross conveyor belts and cross conveyor rollers. This is easily accomplished while the merger is in the transport position.

  • Page 48: Annual Service

    SERVICE ANNUAL SERVICE Wear Bearing New Bearing Cam Bearings the cam bearing should be inspected annually for wear and replaced when the outer bearing surface no longer replaced with out removing the the tine bar by using the access port designed into the center drive gearbox. Tine Bar Bearing Tine bar bearings should be inspected annually for wear and replace when of the tine bar baring allows them to be easily changes with out removing...
  • Page 49 SERVICE ANNUAL SERVICE Oil Filter the season. Head GearBoxes Each pickup is powered by a gearbox in the center of the head. of SAE 30W motor oil. The oil in each gearbox should be checked before each crop and changed on an annual basis. Oil is drained by removing the lower cover.

  • Page 50: Hoses

    HOSES HYDRAULIC HOSES All hydraulic hoses should be inspected for damage and wear once a year or every 350 hours. All worn and damaged hoses should be replaced. WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING UNDER PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. IF ANY FLUID IS ACCIDENTALLY INJECTED UNDER THE SKIN, IT MUST BE SURGICALLY REMOVED BY A DOCTOR WITHIN A FEW HOURS OR GANGRENE CAN RESULT.

  • Page 51: Blockages

    BLOCKAGES before harvesting can continue. WARNING: NEVER CLEAR BLOCKAGES WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING. TRACTOR ENGINE MUST BE OFF. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. It may be possible to clear a conveyor blockage by re-versing the conveyor. However, it may be necessary to clear the blockage manually.

  • Page 52: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONS TFOICC IN CAB DISPLAY Mount in Cab -50-...
  • Page 53 OPTIONS 1-3/8” 1000 RPM Standard Length PTO 1-3/8” 1000 RPM Long Length PTO -51-...
  • Page 54 OPTIONS -52-...
  • Page 55 OPTIONS AUTO GREASE SYSTEM -53-...

  • Page 56: General Information

    LUBRICATION GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT: will prolong the life of the merger. Grease daily during normal use and before and after storage and after power washing. Use high-quality grease. NLGI 2 Grease is recommended. Make sure grease comes out around the shaft on the sleeve type bearings. On the sealed ball bearings, grease should be added grease to prevent accumulation of grit around the bearings.
  • Page 57 LUBRICATION One on each wheel hub (80/90 Gear Oil) (80/90 Gear Oil) Level by site gauge One on each end of each pickup head. 093020 -55-...
  • Page 58 LUBRICATION One on each head pivot. Grease every 40 hours. Right Head Left Head 093020 Grease Annually 093020...
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  • Page 60 LUBRICATION 093020 093020 093020 -58-...
  • Page 61 LUBRICATION 093020 093020 -59-...

  • Page 62: Decal Location

    DECAL LOCATION 9194A...
  • Page 63 DECAL LOCATION 11599 72203A DC32211A DCAMB 1494P...
  • Page 64 DECAL LOCATION DCAMB DC32211A 82907L 1494P...
  • Page 65 DECAL LOCATION 11599 73101 82907L DC32211B...
  • Page 66 DECAL LOCATION DC32211B 73101 72203A...
  • Page 67 DECAL LOCATION 11599 Bottom of Right Head DCAMB 31401...
  • Page 68 DECAL LOCATION Bottom of Right Head 3398A 12502A Under left lift arm DCAMB 31401...
  • Page 69 DECAL LOCATION Bottom of Left Head 12502A 3398A...
  • Page 70 DECAL LOCATION Under left lift arm 73101 31401 Under left lift arm 11599 12502A...
  • Page 71 DECAL LOCATION Under right lift arm 73101 31401 Under right lift arm 11599 12502A...
  • Page 72 DECAL LOCATION Top left lift arm Top right lift arm Top right lift arm -70-...
  • Page 73 DECAL LOCATION Top left lift arm 11599 DC32311B Top right lift arm -71-...
  • Page 74 DECAL LOCATION 11599 31401 11599 31401 -72-...
  • Page 75 DECAL LOCATION DC32311B -73-...
  • Page 76 DECAL LOCATION DCAMB DCAMB DCRED DCRED 11599 3398A 82907L -74-...
  • Page 77 BRANDING LOCATION HS103505 HS103298 HS103505 HS103298 -75-...
  • Page 78 BRANDING LOCATION DCSERIAL...
  • Page 79 NOISE LEVEL SAFETY Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. loud noises. The following information provides noise levels produced by this machine: A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the operations station can vary based on the A-weighted emission sound pressure level at eight positions around machine as indicated in table: Distance to Positions...