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ACTUATED TAILBOARD CASE AFX with MAV CHOPPER installation MANUAL Product NUMBER: 290-220 CS0357-01_R3...
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This instruction manual explains the proper procedure for preparing the combine and removing the Factory Spreader Components in order to install the Redekop MAV Chopper 0.2 Recognize Safety Information 0.2.1 This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
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0.5 Safe Operating Practices 0.5.1 DO NOT stand near combine when machine is running. ALWAYS refer to your Combine Operator’s Manual, and review Safety section before operating machine. The Combine Operator’s Manual details safe operating practices that must be followed to protect you and others from accidental death and/or injury.
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0.8 Block Wheels 0.8.1 Park the combine on level ground. Always engage the park brake and block the combine wheels prior to working to prevent the combine from moving. 0.9 Practice Safe Maintenance 0.9.1 Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.
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0.12 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 0.12.1 Inspect hydraulic hoses periodically – at least once per year – for leakage, kinking, cuts, cracks, abrasion, blisters, corrosion, exposed wire braid or any other signs of wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged hose assemblies immediately. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
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0.15 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 0.15.1 A Qualified Person designated by the employer, who is knowledgeable about and familiar with all relevant specifications and assembly instructions and is capable of identifying existing or potential hazards in surroundings or working conditions which may be hazardous or dangerous to employees shall determine appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for this assembly.
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0.18 Fire Extinguisher 0.18.1 A 6 kg (15 lb) general-purpose fire extinguisher meeting national certification requirements must be installed on left side of operator’s platform. Maintain fire extinguisher to keep it in operating condition. Make sure that the fire extinguisher is always ready for use.
1 Software Update 1.1 Verify software is up to date: Use the 240-Series Electronic Service Tool (EST) to set the new configurations on 230-Series and 240-Series machines, if required. (after the S/N break below) The new cab machines start at S/N YDG218540 Software required is: UCM1 - V33.33.0.0 or newer, UCM2 - V33.34.0.0 or newer (for S/N above and newer) as well as Display Software (Part # 48109497 Combine Axial Flow) V30.8.0.0 or newer Machines <YDG218540 do not get software update and would require the spreader/chopper speed sensor placed on...
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2 Removing Manual Control Components Caution - Pinch Hazard 2.1 Remove gas spring (A) from the tailboard and chopper housing - both sides - gas spring and hardware to be re-installed 2.1.2 Block the tailboard up securely 2.1.3 Remove adjustable latch assembly (B) from the tailboard - both sides 2.2 Remove tailboard adjustment lug (C) from the...
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3 Actuator Component Installation 3.1 Install left actuator tailboard mount bracket (C) and hook (D) onto tailboard, with: - M8 x 25 round head bolts and flange nuts (C1) x2 - ensure mount bracket has notch on bottom - both sides 3.2 Install actuator chopper mount bracket (E) onto left side of chopper with: - M8 x 20 round head bolts and flange nuts (E1) x2...
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3.3 With the tailboad down, on the inside of the hook (D) install limiter pin (F) into left chopper wall with: - M8 x 40 round head bolt (D1) - head of bolt to be on inside of chopper - flat washer (D2) - limiter tube (G) - lock nut (D3) - both sides...
4 Monitor Configuration Procedure to configure in cab parameters for Redekop Chopper on AFX 4.6 Scroll down the page and select Center Spread 4.7 Ensure left and right spread deflectors are set to Deflector (G) 4.6.1 Select No (G1)
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If your combine is NOT equipped with electric spreader actuators and you require manual tailboard control, order kit #CG314K from your local Redekop dealer This will allow for external manual control of straw hood door by adding an external switch to the toolbox.
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5.1.3 Install gas spring (A) on to chopper and tailboard studs, with: - M8 x 20 flange bolt (A1) x2 - both sides 5.1.4 Install Actuator (B) Install Actuators with the motor side down. 5.1.5 Install base (B2) of actuator (B) in to bracket (C) on chopper with: - M8 x 40 flange bolt and lock nut (B1) - do not tighten completely, leave bolt slightly loose to...
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5.2.3 Run the OEM spreader harness (G) up and over the left side wall with straw hood harness (K) - wire tie harnesses (G & K) together 5.2.4 Continue running the OEM spreader harness (G) along straw hood harness (K) inside the left combine wall towards the rear of the combine and downwards - wire tie harnesses (G &...
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5.2.5 Continue running the OEM spreader harness (G) along straw hood harness (K) inside the left combine wall, let the 3 5-pin plugs hang down - wire tie harnesses (G & K) together 5.2.6 The OEM spreader harness (G) will have 3 5-pin plugs (G2, G3, G4)
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5.2.7 Continue running the OEM spreader harness (G) along other harnesses along the left side of chopper - ensure that there is slack (G5) in the harness (G) between the control box (L) and rear of chopper to allow for chopper movement 5.2.7.1 Run the OEM spreader harness (G) down to the left tailboard actuator (B) 5.3 Attaching to Tailboard Actuators...
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5.3.4 Tailboard Actuator Extenstion Harness Installation If SCU is being installed, reference SCU Installation Manual for harness installation as a different harness is used 5.3.4.1 Install Tailboard Actuator Extension Harness (H) - connect harness (H) to right tailboard actuator (BR) - route harness underneath chopper to right OEM connector (G4) - use cable tie straps to secure harness (H) running along/...
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5.4 Actuated Tailboard Calibration 5.4.1 Calibration of tailboard actuators is required to complete installation of tailboards. If an OEM actuator harness is being installed for the first time, or if the tailboard actuators cannot be moved using the OEM console buttons then steps 11.4.1-4 must be performed. If the tailboard actuators can be controlled using the OEM console buttons skip steps 11.4.1-5 and proceed to step 11.4.6...
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5.4.8 Once the tailboard actuators have been attached to the tailboards, extend the actuators fully so that that tailboards are in the most upwards position - Left and right position hook (F) should be hard against stop pins (F2) 5.4.9 On the monitor select the Diagnostic icon...
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5.4.9.1 Select the Settings tab 5.4.9.2 Select “Residue” in the Group drop-down menu 5.4.9.3 In the parameter drop down menu select either the “Spreader Right Position” or “Spreader Left Position” option...
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5.4.9.4 Select Graph tab and set the unit in the “Unit” drop-down menu to Voltage 5.4.9.5 The voltage plot will show the Left/Right tailboard actuator position cicuit voltage. Check that in the fully raised position the cuircuits are reporting greater than 4V, if they are not adjust the tailboard stop hook (F) on the appropriate tailboard to allow greater upwards movement of the tailboard until the actuator reports...
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5.5 Calibrate Actuators Procedure to calibrate tailboard and windrow door actuators for use with OEM console spreader controls 5.5.1 go to console Home Screen (A) 18.3.2 Select Calibration (A) 18.3.3 Select drop down menu (A) 18.3.4 Scroll down the list and select Residue Distribution (A) 18.3.5 Machine should perform tailboard actuator cali- bration...
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Check all fasteners to ensure they have been properly tightened Torque Table Nominal Size Class 8.8 Class 10.9 Nm / (ft-lbs) Nm / (ft-lbs) M8 - flanged 27 / (20) 39 / (29) - non flanged 25 / (18) 35 / (26) M10 - flanged 54 / (40) 57 / (42)
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REDEKOP MANUFACTURING 1.866.REDEKOP (1.866.733.3567) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7K 3J7 info@redekopmfg.com www.redekopmfg.com For additional and the most up to date Manuals: EQR002 28 28...
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