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Summarization of Contents
Safety
General Safety Guidelines
General safety instructions for operating and servicing the corn head, emphasizing operator training and adherence to procedures.
Safety Decals
Explanation of safety alert symbols and decals used on the machine and in the manual.
List of Active Machine Parts
Identification and potential dangers associated with active machine parts of the corn head.
Operation and Function
Non-conforming Use
Guidelines on intended use and conditions that may cause performance deterioration or damage.
Identification and Specifications
Identification
Details on the data plate and model number interpretation for Harvestec corn heads.
Specifications
Technical specifications including weight, width, and length for various Harvestec corn head models.
Mounting the Corn Head on the Combine
Case IH Mounting
Instructions for mounting the corn head to Case IH combines using U-bolts.
New Holland (CR & CX) Mounting
Procedure for attaching the corn head to New Holland CR & CX series combines.
MF 8500 Series Mounting
Mounting steps for the corn head on MF 8500 series combines.
MF 8680; 8780; 9000 Series Mounting
Mounting procedures for MF 8680, 8780, and 9000 series combines.
Claas Mega, Claas Dominator, Claas Lexion Mounting
Steps for mounting the corn head onto Claas Mega, Dominator, and Lexion combines.
Setup Procedure and Adjustment of the Corn Head
Frame Adjustment
Procedure for adjusting the parking stands and positioning the corn head frame for disconnection.
Gathering Auger Adjustment
Adjusting the gathering auger torque-limiting clutch and sprocket for optimal performance.
Chain Case Drives
Information on sprocket selection and chain tension adjustment for the drive system.
Snapping Unit Adjustment
Settings for snapping rolls, plates, vine knives, chain tension, and gear backlash for optimal operation.
Snout Position Adjustment
Adjusting the vertical position of plastic snouts on the corn head for proper ground contact.
Harvesting
HSA-Stalk Chopper
Description of the HSA-stalk chopper's integral construction and function for chopping corn stalks.
Maintenance and Lubrication
Frame Maintenance
Maintenance requirements for the corn head frame and folding mechanism.
Gathering Auger Maintenance
Lubrication and tension checks for the gathering auger drive chain and drive jaw.
Drive Chain Maintenance
Maintenance of main drive chains enclosed in an oil bath, including tension and oil level checks.
Drive Connecting Elements Lubrication
Lubrication schedule for drive shafts, chain couplers, and clutch jaws.
Snapping Unit Gearbox Maintenance
Maintenance procedures for main and chopper gearboxes, including lubricant change and level checks.
Chopper Knives Maintenance
Daily checks and replacement guidelines for chopper knives and their mounting.
Snapping Roll Maintenance
Lubrication of needle bearings in the snapping roll and checking flute/knife bolts.
Gathering Chain Lubrication
Daily lubrication and regular tension checks for the gathering chain.
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