New Holland TX62, TX63, TX64 Plus, TX65 Plus, TX66, TX67, TX68, TX68 Plus. Operator's Manual

ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

Relay module -- Figures 100 and 103

IMPORTANT:

S To avoid loss of harvest data from the In-

No fuses.

foView monitor, it is recommended not to

stop the engine by using the battery switch.

S It is advisableto disconnect the batteriesat

Relay

Function

the end of the day using the battery switch.

K21

Engine protection

K22

Engine protection reset

K23

Traffic warning lights

K24

Reel up

IMPORTANT TIPS

K25

Reel down

K26

Neutral start

In cold weather, add water to the batteries just

K27

before starting the engine. By doing this, the

water and the electrolyte will be mixed by the

K28

charging current, thus avoiding freezing.

K29

Unloading tube light

K30

Operating lights

K31

Stubble lights/side light

CAUTION:

Keep sparks, lighted matches or an open

NOTE:

flame away from the battery as battery

Not all relays can be replaced as some are a

gas can explode.

fixed part of the printed circuit.

Never check the battery charge by plac-

ing a metal object across the terminals.

Use a voltmeter or a hydrometer.

Header height module -- Figure 100

If the engine is reluctant to start, do not press the

No fuses, no relays.

starter button for longer than 20 seconds, but try

again after a few seconds.

Lateral flotation and autofloat -- Figure 100

The battery clamps must be cleaned regularly

No fuses, no relays.

and covered with a layer of vaseline or petroleum

jelly to prevent corrosion.

Make sure the vents in the filler plugs are kept

BATTERIES

clean.

The combine is equipped with two 12V batteries (92

The batteries must never be disconnected while

Ah).

the engine is running, or damage to the alternator

The earth cable is connected to the negative (--) bat-

may result.

tery terminals.

Check the acid level weekly (every 50 operating

hours) and, if necessary, fill with distilled water until

Never switch off the ignition while the engine is

the separators are covered.

running on full speed. This is to prevent running

Batteries can be disconnected completely by means

out of the turbocharger propeller without lubri-

of the main battery switch.

cant.

5-62

SECTION 5

7. To safeguard battery life, switch off any lighting

ALTERNATOR

before starting the engine.

ATTENTION:

8. Under normal conditions, do not add sulphuric

The engine is equipped with an alternator.

acid to the batteries.

Certain precautions must be observed to

avoid serious damage to the alternator, batter-

ies and wiring.

9. The batteries should be stored in a fully charged

condition.

When carrying out any maintenance work, the follow-

ing instructions must be observed:

10. The batteries should be charged every 8 to 10

weeks with 5 to 6 amperes current for a period of

Disconnect the batteries using the battery switch

24 hours.

if any electric welding work is to be carried out on

the combine.

Secure the negative (--) terminal of the welding

CAUTION:

apparatus as close as possible to the part to be

Do not charge a frozen battery as it may

welded.

explode!

The positive (+) lead of the batteries is live at all

times. To prevent damage, always disconnect

the battery earth lead (--) first.

Ensure the batteries are connected properly, i.e.

BATTERY CHARGE WARNING LIGHT

negative (--) lead to the negative (--) terminal and

positive (+) lead to the positive (+) terminal.

As soon as the ignition switch is turned on, the battery

Always connect a booster battery in parallel, i.e.

discharge warning light on the instrument panel will

negative (--) to negative (--), and positive (+) to

glow. When the engine has reached a certain speed,

positive (+).

the light will go out.

Disconnect the batteries using the battery switch

If thelight doesnot goout orif it flickers, thealternator

before connecting a battery charger.

or the voltage regulator may not be working properly.

Ensure the battery charger is properly con-

nected.

Disconnect the batteries immediately using the bat-

tery switch and locate the cause of the problem or call

Never run the engine if the wiring between the al-

your local dealer.

ternator and the battery has been disconnected.

5-63

ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Service to be performed before

Section

Page

the first start-off

1. Check wheel nut torques

Specification

9-2

2. Check all chain and belt tensions

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-1

3. Check all tyre pressures

Specification

9-3

4. Check brake fluid level

Lubrication

3-17

5. Check engine oil level

Lubrication

3-14

6. Check coolant level in radiator

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-44

7. Check hydraulic oil level

Lubrication

3-19

8. Check hydrostatic oil level

Lubrication

3-21

9. Check fuel level

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-41

10. Grease all nipples

Lubrication

3-1

Run-in period

Service to be performed

Section

Page

First week: daily

Check wheel nut torques

Specification

9-2

After first 50 hours

Change drum speed reducer oil

Lubrication

3-23

After first 100 hours

Change hydrostatic oil and oil fil-

Lubrication

3-21

ter

Change hydraulic oil and oil filters

Lubrication

3-19

Change traction gearbox oil

Lubrication

3-12

Change final drive gearbox oil

Lubrication

3-13

After first 200 hours

Change traction gearbox oil

Lubrication

3-12

Change final drive gearbox oil

Lubrication

3-13

5-64

SECTION 5

10 hour service to be performed

Section

Page

1. Perform the 10 hour grease nipple service

Lubrication

3-2

2. Lubricate all chains

Lubrication

3-16

3. Check all chain and belt tensions

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-1

4. Check engine oil

Lubrication

3-14

5. Check hydraulic oil level

Lubrication

3-19

6. Check hydrostatic oil level

Lubrication

3-21

7. Check coolant level

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-44

8. Clean cab air filter

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-51

9. Check fuel level

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-41

10. Clean stone trap

Field operation

4-24

11. Drain water from fuel system

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-42

prefilter/water separator

50 hour service to be performed

Section

Page

Perform the 10 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

Perform the 50 hour grease nipple service

Lubrication

3-4

Change engine oil and oil filters

Lubrication

3-14

Check wheel nut torques

Specification

9-2

Check steering ball joints

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-31

5-33

5-35

Check and clean air conditioning

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-52

condenser

Check and clean air conditioning

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-52

evaporator

Check air conditioning filter-drier

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-53

Check tyre pressure

Specification

9-3

10.

Check drum concave setting

Field operation

4-28

11.

Check electrolyte level in batteries

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-62

5-65

ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

100 hour service to be performed

Section

Page

1. Perform the 10 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

2. Perform the 50 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

3. Perform the 100 hour grease nipple service

Lubrication

3-10

4. Change the batteries

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-62

200 hour service to be performed

Section

Page

1. Perform the 10 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

2 . Perform the 50 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

3 . Perform the 100 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-66

4 . Change engine oil and oil filters

Lubrication

3-14

5 . Lubricate threaded rods and pivot points

Lubrication

3-16

6 . Change drum speed reducer oil

Lubrication

3-23

7 . Change track roller/guide wheel oil

Lubrication

3-23

8 . Clean brakes

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-28

9 . Change fuel filter

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-43

10 . Check steering ball joints, wheel spindles,

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-31

tie rods and steering hydraulic components

5-33

5-35

5-66

SECTION 5

400 hour service to be performed

Section

Page

1. Perform the 10 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

2. Perform the 50 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

3. Perform the 100 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-66

4. Perform the 200 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-66

5. Change traction gearbox oil

Lubrication

3-12

6. Change final drive gearbox oil

Lubrication

3-13

7. Change hydraulic oil and oil filters

Lubrication

3-19

8. Change hydrostatic oil and oil filter

Lubrication

3-21

9. Change fuel prefilter/water separator

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-42

10. Replace air cleaner element of air

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-49

intake system

11. Replace cab air filters

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-51

12. Change engine coolant conditioner

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-47

element (models TX68-68PLUS only)

2 year service to be performed

Section

Page

1. Perform the 10 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

2. Perform the 50 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-65

3. Perform the 100 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-66

4. Perform the 200 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-66

5. Perform the 400 hour service (see above)

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-67

6. Change brake fluid

Lubrication

3-17

7. Change coolant

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-46

8. Replace safety element of air intake

Adjustments and Maintenance

5-51

system

5-67

SECTION 6

TROUBLESHOOTING

FEEDING AREA

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Irregular feeding into the

Straw elevator chain set too high

Lower straw elevator chain.

4-18

straw elevator.

at the entrance.

The material is backfed to

Straw elevator chain badly ad-

Adjust chain tension.

5-22

the feed auger by the straw

justed.

elevator chain.

Stone trap clogged.

Clean stone trap.

4-24

Drum rasp bars worn.

Replace rasp bars.

THRESHING AREA

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Grain

not

properly

Crop not ripe enough.

Wait until crop is in a fit condition

threshed from heads.

to harvest.

Drum speed too slow.

Increase drum speed.

4-27

Clearance between drum and

Reduce concave clearance.

4-28

concave too wide.

Concave not parallel to drum.

Adjust concave so that it is parallel

4-28

to the drum.

Not enough material entering

Lower header and/or increase

combine for proper threshing ac-

ground speed.

tion.

Unthreshed heads passing

Close concave de-awning plates

4-32

through concave grate.

to blank off front portion of the

concave.

NOTE:

Feeding and operation of the combine can be difficult in the first half hour of operation in short crops as new painted parts may

cause a lot of friction.

6-1

TROUBLESHOOTING

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Rasp bars or concave damaged,

Inspect all rasp bars and concave

bent or worn excessively.

for excessive wear or damage.

Losing rpm because of sluggish

Fuel injection pump should be

or malfunctioning engine gover-

checked by a specialist.

nor.

Intermediate shaft speed incor-

Check speed of intermediate

rect.

shaft. Correct speed is 800 rpm

(with empty machine).

Material wrapping

around

Drum speed too slow.

Increase drum speed.

4-27

the drum.

Beater stripper plates incorrectly

Adjust stripper plates closer to the

4-33

adjusted.

rasp bars.

Drum rasp bars damaged or

Replace rasp bars.

worn.

Crop too wet or insufficiently ripe.

Wait until crop is in a fit condition

to harvest.

Drum blockage.

Irregular feeding.

Adjust header and straw elevator

4-18

for optimum feeding.

Separate

Header

Manual

Drum speed too slow.

Increase drum speed.

4-27

Crop too wet or insufficiently ripe.

Wait until crop is in a fit condition

to harvest.

Drum vari-drive belts slips.

Check drum variator for deforma-

5-10

tion or incorrect adjustment. Tight-

en tensioning spring, if necessary.

Beater drive belt slipping.

Check belt tension and tighten, if

5-14

necessary.

6-2

SECTION 6

THRESHING, SEPARATION AND CLEANING

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Excessive cracked grain in

Drum speed too high.

Reduce drum speed and/or open

4-27

tank.

concave slightly.

Excessive tailings.

See the concern described under

‘‘Excessive tailings’’, below.

Concave clogged, or openings

Clean concave and open de-awn-

4-32

blocked by de-awning plates.

ing plates.

Concave not parallel to drum.

Adjust concave parallel to the

4-28

drum.

Grain being cracked in elevator.

Adjust grain elevator chain ten-

5-25

sion.

Clearance between drum and

Increase concave clearance.

4-28

concave too small.

Reduce drum speed slightly.

Uneven feeding, or wads enter-

Adjust straw elevator chain.

4-18

ing drum.

Check feed auger height and

Separate

retractable finger adjustment.

Header

Manual

Not enough material entering

Lower header and increase

combine.

ground speed.

Grain loss over Twin Flow

Straw walkers running at incor-

Check speed of intermediate

rotor.

rect speed.

shaft. Correct speed is 800 rpm

(with empty machine).

Straw walkers overloaded due to

Reduce ground speed to de-

excessive ground speed.

crease amount of material enter-

ing combine. Raise header. In-

crease concave-to- drum clear-

ance if straw walkers have be-

come clogged due to the straw be-

ing broken up excessively. (It may

be necessary to reduce concave-

to-drum clearance if overloading

is the result of imcomplete thresh-

ing. In this case, it may be desir-

able to increase the drum speed).

6-3

TROUBLESHOOTING

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Crop too wet or contains exces-

Wait until crop is in a fit condition

sive green material.

to harvest.

Straw walker openings blocked

Clean straw walker openings.

so grain cannot drop through.

Concave blocked allowing ex-

Clean concave thorougly.

cessive grain to be thrown onto

the straw walkers.

Grain is

not

properly

Insufficient air blast from clean-

Increase fan speed to the point

4-41

cleaned.

ing fan.

that grain is being cleaned prop-

erly but not blown over the rear of

the sieves.

Cleaning fan vari-drive belt slip-

Check fan variator adjustment.

5-16

ping.

Intermediate shaft speed incor-

Check speed of intermediate

rect.

shaft. Correct speed is 800 rpm.

Check also whether the cleaning

shoe drive belt is slipping.

Lower sieve opening too wide, al-

Reduce lower sieve opening.

4-38

lowing trash to fall into the clean

grain auger.

Lower sieve overloaded or

Clean the sieve thoroughly.

blocked.

Upper sieve opened too wide, al-

Close upper sieve so that only the

lowing excessive trash to fall onto

clean grain falls onto the lower

lower sieve.

sieve and most of the trash moves

out over the rear of the upper

sieve.

If closed too far, threshed grain

will be lost over the rear of the

sieve.

Drum speed too high, or concave

Readjust drum speed and con-

4-27

clearance too small, or a combi-

cave clearance so that threshing

nation of both, resulting in

is carried out properly.

chopped straw overloading the

sieves .

6-4

SECTION 6

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Grain loss over the sieves.

Too much air blast from the

Reduce air blast with fan variable

4-41

cleaning fan.

speed control.

Upper sieve not opened wide

Open the upper sieve so that all

4-38

enough.

the clean grain moves to the lower

sieve.

Upper sieve blocked.

Clean upper sieve.

4-38

Lower sieve not opened wide

Open the lower sieve and clean if

4-38

enough or blocked, causing ex-

it is blocked.

cessive grain to enter returns and

be rethreshed.

Crop not in a fit condition to har-

Raise header to prevent as much

vest, or contains too much green

green material as possible from

material.

entering the combine, or wait until

crop is in a fit condition to harvest.

Grain pan dirty.

Clean grain pan.

4-25

Sieves overloaded.

See concern described under

‘‘Sieves overloaded’’, below.

Cleaning shoe drive belt slipping.

Adjust cleaning shoe belt tension.

5-5

Intermediate shaft speed incor-

Check speed of intermediate

rect.

shaft. Correct speed is 800 rpm

(with empty machine).

Cleaning shoe not level (self-

Check electric control. Contact

levelling cleaning shoe only.

your local dealer for assistance.

Excessive tailings.

Lower sieve closed too much, or

Open lower sieve slightly and

4-38

blocked.

clean thoroughly, if blocked.

Insufficient air blast from clean-

Increase the fan speed.

4-41

ing fan.

Air blast too strong from the

Reduce the fan speed.

4-41

cleaning fan.

6-5

TROUBLESHOOTING

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Intermediate shaft speed incor-

Check speed of intermediate

rect.

shaft. Correct speed is 800 rpm

(with empty machine).

Check cleaning shoe drive belt

5-5

tension.

Overthreshing.

Reduce drum speed and/or in-

4-27

crease drum and concave clear-

ance to prevent straw from being

chopped up excessively.

Sieves overloaded.

Intermediate shaft speed incor-

Check speed of intermediate

rect.

shaft. Correct speed is 800 rpm

(with empty machine).

Cleaning shoe drive belt slipping.

Check all belt drives and adjust

5-1

tension, as required.

Insufficient air blast from the fan.

Increase fan speed.

4-41

Upper sieve open too wide, or

Close sieve slightly and clean

4-38

blocked.

thoroughly, if blocked.

Overthreshing.

Reduce drum speed and/or in-

4-27

crease drum to concave clear-

ance to reduce the amount of

short straw on the upper sieve.

6-6

SECTION 6

GENERAL

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Blockage of machine.

Intermediate shaft speed incor-

Check speed of intermediate

rect.

shaft. Correct speed is 800 rpm

(with empty machine).

Crop not in a fit condition to har-

Raise header to reduce amount of

vest, or too much green material

green material entering the com-

in crop.

bine, or wait until crop is in a fit

condition to harvest.

Threshing concave incorrectly

Increase drum to concave clear-

4-28

adjusted.

ance. Ensure concave is parallel

to the drum.

Rasp bars or concave damaged

Inspect all rasp bars and concave

or worn excessively.

for excessive wear or damage.

Replace, if necessary.

Irregular feeding.

Adjust ground speed to permit

even feeding.

Check straw elevator chain ten-

5-22

sion.

Belts slipping.

Check all belt drives. Tighten

5-1

belts, as required.

Drum vari-drive belt slips.

Check drum variator for deforma-

5-10

tion or incorrect adjustment.

Tighten tensioning spring, if nec-

5-10

essary.

Belt or chain broken.

Repair broken belt or repair chain.

6-7

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Engine will not start.

Insufficient fuel in tank.

Fill up fuel tank.

Battery connections dirty or dis-

Connect, clean and coat with

connected.

vaseline the battery connections.

Battery partly run down.

Charge battery.

5-62

Restricted fuel filters.

Replace fuel filter.

5-43

Restricted prefilter/water separa-

Replace element.

5-42

tor.

Air in fuel system.

Bleed fuel system.

5-43

Polluted fuel.

Drain and clean fuel tank.

Refill with clean fuel.

Engine does not give

Dirty air cleaner.

Clean air cleaner.

5-49

full power.

Restricted fuel filters.

Replace fuel filter.

5-43

Restricted exhaust pipe.

Clean or replace exhaust pipe.

Vent hole in fuel tank filler cap

Clean vent hole.

clogged.

Polluted fuel.

Drain and clean fuel tank.

Refill with clean fuel.

Engine overheats.

Insufficient coolant.

Add coolant.

5-44

Dirty radiator.

Clean radiator.

Fan drive belts slack or broken.

Adjust belt(s) tension, or replace

5-18

belt.

Insufficient oil in engine sump.

Add oil.

3-14

6-8

SECTION 6

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Engine starts, then

Air in fuel system.

Bleed fuel system.

5-43

stops.

Fuel filters restricted.

Replace filters.

5-43

Insufficient oil pressure.

Insufficient oil.

Add oil.

3-14

Sender unit defective.

Replace sender unit.

Oil pressure gauge defective.

Replace oil pressure gauge.

Engine will not idle.

Air in fuel system.

Bleed fuel system.

5-43

STRAW CHOPPER

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Chopper vibrates during

Rotor knife damaged or broken.

Replace damaged or broken rotor

4-109

operation.

knife.

Rotor bearing broken.

Contact your local dealer.

Rotor out of balance.

Ensure all knives are swinging

freely, are undamaged and

equally worn. Clean rotor prop-

erly.

Poor chop quality, i.e. too

Damaged knife or knives on rotor

Replace damaged knives and

4-110

long.

and counter knives bar.

sharpen counter knives.

Dull rotor knives and counter

Turn, or replace, rotor knives.

4-109

knives.

Sharpen or replace counter

knives.

Incorrect rotor speed.

Rotor speed must be 3500 rpm

5-7

minimum (on standard speed).

Check belt tensions.

6-9

TROUBLESHOOTING

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Spread pattern too wide, or

Adjustment error.

Adjust spreaders fins for correct

4-108

too narrow.

spread pattern.

Straw

chopper

gets

Dull knives.

Sharpen or replace counter

4-109

blocked.

knives. Replace, or turn, rotor

knives.

Belts slack.

Tension belts correctly.

5-7

Straw spreader fins incorrectly

Install fins correctly, or repair.

4-108

installed, or damaged.

Clutch slips.

Contact your local dealer.

Incorrect belts used.

Use correct belts.

Straw chopper incorrectly ad-

Adjust straw chopper, as de-

4-110

justed to the crop being har-

scribed in this manual.

vested.

5-7

Chopper will not engage.

Belts not tensioned.

Tension belts.

Electromagnetic clutch failure.

Contact your local dealer.

Chopper bearings run

Bearings not greased regularly.

Grease bearings every 10 operat-

3-1

warm.

ing hours, or daily.

Belts flapping.

Belt guides and/or idler incorrect-

Adjust belt guides and idler cor-

ly adjusted.

rectly.

6-10

SECTION 6

POWERED REAR AXLE

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Performance sluggish.

Using too low a gear.

Shift into a higher gear.

Weak high pressure relief valve.

Have the system checked by your

local dealer.

Inadequate charge pressure.

Have the system checked by your

local dealer.

System not functioning.

Fuse blown.

Replace fuse.

5-57

Defective engaging switch.

Replace switch.

Broken or disconnected wire.

Repair broken wire or reconnect.

Hazardous functioning of

Defective valve.

Have the valve repaired or re-

system.

placed by your local dealer.

6-11

SECTION 6

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

No unloading tube move-

No current to spool.

Check fuse and replace, if

5-57

ment control H.

needed.

Use both plugs of reel horizontal

Fig. 1

control valve (J) and control with

pedal switches in cab. (*)

No hydraulic control.

Check oil level and top up, if

3-19

needed.

Check and tighten pump drive

5-19

belt.

Contact your local dealer.

No header height control.

No current to spool.

Check fuse and replace, if

5-57

needed.

5-58

Contact your local dealer.

No hydraulic control.

Check oil level and top up, if

3-19

needed.

Check and tighten pump drive

5-19

belt.

Contact your local dealer.

(*) NOTE:

It is always possible to control the hydraulic valves manually by pushing the electrical spool (rubber cap) of the valve con-

cerned.

6-13

TROUBLESHOOTING

HYDRAULIC VALVE ELECTRICS - Models TX64PLUS-65PLUS-66-67-68-68PLUS -- Figure 2

42904

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Header/straw elevator (A),

No current to spool.

Check and replace fuse, if

5-57

threshing mechanism (C)

needed.

or unloading system (B)

Open the unloading tube to +

not engaging.

90° position (should not be in

contact with the end-of-

stroke switch on the tube col-

lar).

Remove one plug of the tube

Fig. 2

position control valve (H) and

plug in the engaging valve

needed.

Engage the unloading tube

position switch in the required

position (up or down).

6-14

SECTION 6

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

Header/straw elevator (A),

No hydraulic control (can be

Check oil level and top up, if

3-19

threshing mechanism (C)

checked when normally

needed.

or unloading system (B)

pushing on the electrical

not engaging.

spool).

Check and tighten pump

5--19

drive belt.

Check if valve D, which deliv-

ers the oil pressure to the en-

gaging valves A, B and C, op-

erates now and then (audi-

ble).

If necessary, operate lateral

Fig. 1

float control/reversing mech-

anism, reel vertical or hori-

zontal control, to have high

pressure so that the engaging

valves A, B or C can operate.

Contact your local dealer.

No lateral float control (E).

No current to spool.

Check and replace fuse, if

5-57

needed.

Use plug of reel horizontal

Fig. 2

control valve (J) and the ped-

als to control the system. (*)

No hydraulic control.

Check oil level and pump

3-19

drive.

5-19

Contact your local dealer.

No reversing mechanism

No current to spool.

Check fuse and replace, if

5-57

control (F).

needed.

Contact your local dealer.

No hydraulic control.

Check oil level and top up, if

3-19

needed.

Check and tighten pump

5-19

drive belt.

Contact your local dealer.

(*) NOTE:

It is always possible to control the hydraulic valves manually by pushing the electrical spool (rubber cap) of the valve con-

cerned.

6-15

TROUBLESHOOTING

CONCERN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

PAGE

No reel vertical (G) or hori-

No current to spool.

Check fuse and replace, if

5-57

zontal (J) control.

needed.

Use plug of lateral float con-

Fig. 2

trol valve (E). [*]

No hydraulic control.

Check oil level and top up, if

3-19

needed.

Check and tighten pump

5-19

drive belt.

Contact your local dealer.

No unloading tube move-

No current to spool.

Check oil level and replace, if

3-19

ment control (H).

needed.

Use both plugs of reel hori-

Fig. 2

zontal control valve (J) and

control with pedal switches in

cab. (*)

No hydraulic control.

Check oil level and top up, if

3-19

needed.

Check and tighten pump

5-19

drive belt.

Contact your local dealer.

No header height control

No current to spool.

Check fuse and replace, if

5-57

(K).

needed.

Contact your local dealer. (*)

No hydraulic control.

Check oil level and top up, if

3-19

needed.

Check and tighten pump

5-19

drive belt.

Contact your local dealer.

(*) NOTE:

It is always possible to control the hydraulic valves manually by pushing the electrical spool (rubber cap) of the valve con-

cerned.

6-16

SECTION 6

MODEL TX67 -- GEARSHIFTING -- Figures 3 to 6

If not possible to select gears electrically, it can be

done manually proceeding as follows:

1. Remove cover plate A.

2. Open connector G.

3. Remove motor M by loosening four bolts F.

4. Remove bolt B and bushing C.

5. Turn bolt D, underneath motor M, with a 24 mm

open end wrench until decal E indicates the de-

30851

sired position of the traction box. Fully screw in

bolt B to lock the traction box gears.

CAUTION:

Raise the header and engage the header

cylinder safety latch.

30848

52537

55385

6-17

TROUBLESHOOTING

MODEL TX67 -- REMOTE PARKING BRAKE -- Figures 7 and 8

If not possible to release the handbrake electrically, it

is possible to do it manually proceeding as follows:

1. Remove rubber cap G.

2. Remove cotter pin H and turn nut J until the re-

lease of the parking brake disc.

CAUTION:

S Raise the header and engage the

header cylinder safety latch. Stop the

engine.

30840

S Be sure the combine is securely

blocked to prevent runaway of the

combine.

S Be aware that the emergency brake

does not operate when the brake is

manually disengaged.

30839

6-18

SECTION 7

STORAGE

Your combine represents an important investment and its life de-

pends upon how well you take care of it.

END-OF-SEASON SERVICE

S Legislation in certain countries and good

practice requires special treatment of

Follow the steps outlined below at the end of each

waste water through sedimentation and oil

season’s use or when the machine will not be used for

separation and controlled removal of resi-

an extended period of time. This will ensure the com-

dues.

bine is kept in good condition and ready for the next

season.

Leave covers open at the bottom of the eleva-

tors to allow any moisture to drain out. Leave the

Remove the header and the straw elevator to

unloading auger cleaning doors open.

facilitate cleaning.

Clean the interior and exterior of the combine

Remove the sieves, clean them and coat with oil

thoroughly because any chaff and dirt left in the

or a rust preventative.

machine will attract moisture and cause rust.

Remove all chains. Clean and coat the chains

NOTE:

with oil. Reinstall them, then adjust to the correct

tension.

PRESSURE WASHING

S Avoid pressure washing at ambient tem-

Dismantle all slip clutches. Check and lubricate

peratures below 10° C or when the ma-

with grease before reassembling. Adjust the

chine is wet. Place the machine in a heated

springs to the correct tension.

workshop or dry barn for at least 24 hours,

and clean it only when fully dried.

Lubricate the machine thoroughly, as described

S Avoid to direct water jets onto electric

in Section 3 - LUBRICATION.

equipment, bearings, seals, gearbox, oil

tank or fuel tank filler caps, into the engine

Coat all bright parts (except the pulley and the

exhaust, engine and cab air filters...

variator discs) with paint, a rust preventative, oil

or grease to protect them from rust.

S When using a high pressure washer:

-- Keep a minimum distance of 30 cm be-

Retract all hydraulic cylinders and coat exposed

tween the spray gun and the surface to

parts of the cylinder rods with grease.

be cleaned.

-- Spray under an angle of minimum 25°

Clean all belts, then check belt tension.

(do not spray in perpendicular direc-

Adjust if necessary.

tion).

-- Maximum water temperature: 60°C

10.

Reinstall the straw elevator.

-- Maximum water pressure: 60 bar.

-- Do not use chemicals.

11.

Clean the air filter element.

7-1

STORAGE

12.

Use compressed air, or water under pressure, to

22. Switch on the air conditioning while the engine is

clean out the engine radiator. Use a low-

running, only if the ambient temperature is

pressure water jet, or compressed air, to clean

above 15°C minimum. This will ensure lubrica-

the air conditioner condenser fins.

tion of the compressor parts. Operate the air

conditioning system for at least 15 minutes.

13.

Check the anti-freeze content in the engine

cooling system.

23. Reinstall the engine opening seals.

14.

Run the engine to bring it up to operating tem-

perature. Drain the oil, then refill with rust pre-

Periodic checks will help to keep your combine

ventative oil.

maintenance and repairs to a minimum and

avoid costly breakdowns during the season.

15.

Fill the fuel tank completely.

Therefore, it is good practice to have the com-

bine inspected at the end of the season. Your

16.

Store the combine in a dry place, protected from

dealer will gladly quote a price for this work.

the weather.

17.

Close off all engine openings with plugs or

greaseproof paper.

18.

Support the combine on wooden blocks to re-

lieve the weight from the tyres. Leave tyres in-

flated.

ORDERING PARTS AND/OR ACCESSORIES

19.

Disconnect the battery cables. Clean and

charge the batteries in situ.

When preparing the combine for storage, check thor-

oughly for any parts that may have become worn and

IMPORTANT:

need replacing.

The batteries should be charged every 8 to 10

weeks with a 5 to 6 amperes current for a pe-

Parts and/or Accessories should be ordered at once

riod of 24 hours to a minimum of 12.6 volt.

and fitted before the next harvesting season.

NOTE:

When ordering Parts and/or Accessories, always en-

Removing the batteries will not harm the stor-

sure to give your dealer the model number and serial

age of information in the InfoView monitor.

number of your combine. See Section

20.

Straw chopper: Remove all knives and bush-

INTRODUCTION.

ings, grease them thoroughly and reinstall them

onto the rotor.

INSIST ON GENUINE ‘‘QUALITY’’ PARTS AS THEY

WILL GIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND ARE

21.

Every 4 weeks, remove the engine opening

COVERED BY OUR WARRANTY.

seals, start the engine and run at 3/4 throttle for

1 to 2 hours. Move all the variators from mini-

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE YOUR COMBINE

mum to maximum, and vice versa, to ensure

SHOULD BE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORISED

adequate lubrication to prevent rust.

DEALER.

7-2

SECTION 7

PRESEASON SERVICE

Check machine adjustments, as described in

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTE-

Follow the steps outlined below at the beginning of

NANCE.

each season to ensure the machine is in good condi-

tion and ready for use.

Remove the engine opening seals and reinstall

the batteries. Run the engine to bring it up to op-

Remove the wooden blocks supporting the

erating temperature, then drain the rust preven-

combine.

tative oil. Replace the oil filter(s) and fill with new

engine oil.

Check the tyre pressures and wheel nuts

Check the brake fluid level.

torque.

Run the engine at half speed, engage the

Lubricate the machine, as detailed in the ‘‘Lubri-

threshing mechanism and the header, and

cation Schedule’’.

check for problems.

Check all belt and chain tensions (including the

10.

Run the engine at full speed and check the

straw elevator and grain elevator chain).

speed on the intermediate shaft with a tachome-

ter (800 rpm).

Remove the protective oil from the sieves and

reinstall them in the machine.

11.

Drive the combine to check the operation of the

hydraulic equipment and the brakes.

Check the oil level of the following and add oil, if

12.

Stop the combine and replace the covers of the

needed:

grain and returns cross auger, the bottom cov-

ers and the cleaning doors of the grain and re-

S Traction gearbox

turns elevator, and the unloading tube.

S Final drive gearboxes

13.

Lubricate the combine once again, but do not

overgrease.

S Brake fluid reservoir

14.

It is recommended to have your dealer or a re-

S Hydrostatic reservoir

frigerant specialist check the entire air condi-

tioning system for leakage at the beginning of

S Hydraulic reservoir

each season.

7-3

SECTION 8

ACCESSORIES

NOTE:

S Accessories or optional equipment listed hereafter may be part

of the standard equipment for certain countries.

S Some of these accessories or options may not be available in

certain markets.

STRAW CHOPPER -- Figure 1

This equipment can be fitted on the machine if the

straw has to be ploughed back into the soil.

42922

ELECTRICAL STRAW CHOPPER DEFLECTOR

CONTROL -- Figure 2

This equipment enables the operator to better control

the material distribution, e.g. in windy conditions.

42949

8-1

ACCESSORIES

STRAW CHOPPER INTERMEDIATE PLATE --

Figure 3

This plate is recommended when harvesting maize to

prevent cob parts from being projected against the

straw hood.

51680

STRAW CHOPPER SLOW DOWN KIT -- Figure 4

Rotor speed: 2100 rpm.

This equipment can be installed for operation in maize

to protect the knives and to prevent the maize cob

pieces from being projected too violently from the

chopper.

42914

CHAFF SPREADER -- Figure 5

This equipment can be fitted when the chaff from the

cleaning shoe is required to be spread.

43205

8-2

SECTION 8

POWERED REAR AXLE -- Figure 6

Can be installed if additional traction is required in

muddy conditions.

42936

STRAW FLOW BEATER -- Figure 7

This beater, located behind the rotary separator, im-

proves material throughput, especially when operat-

ing in heavy, tough straw crops.

51513

STRAW ELEVATOR PERFORATED BOTTOM --

Figure 8

A perforated door can be installed in the straw eleva-

tor bottom to evacuate dirt and soil when operating in

peas, soja, beans, etc.

30241

8-3

ACCESSORIES

CAB HEATING-- Figure 9

Improved operator comfort when operating in cold

weather.

42906

MAIZE THRESHING EQUIPMENT

The following equipment for threshing maize is avail-

able:

S Kit containing:

-- Maize concave

-- Drum cover plates

-- Fan protection guard

-- Grain elevator high speed kit

5 toothed beater bars

-- Stone trap cover plate

-- Rotary dust screen brush

S Hart Carter 1-5/8’’ upper sieve

S Round hole sieve, 16 or 18 mm dia.

S Hart Carter 1-5/8’’ presieve

3rd header lift cylinder (only needed when stalk

chopper is installed)

8-4

SECTION 8

CORN COB MIX KIT

This kit can be fitted when harvesting maize to pro-

duce a corn cob mix sample.

It consists of:

S Graepel sieves

S Grain elevator high speed kit

S Modified unloading bottom auger

RICE THRESHING EQUIPMENT

The following equipment for threshing rice is available

(i.e. to modify from cereals/maize version to rice ver-

sion):

S Peg tooth concave

S Beater toothed bars (5 or 10)

S Peg bars for universal drum

S Fan protection guard (*)

S Stone trap cover plate (*)

(*) Only needed when rebuilding from cereals version

to rice version

TRACKS -- Figure 10

Tracks can be fitted when operating in very muddy

conditions is required (e.g. rice).

42318

8-5

ACCESSORIES

CEREALS THRESHING EQUIPMENT

This equipment can be used to rebuild the harvester

from rice version to cereals version.

It consists of:

S Cereals concave

S Beater plates (5)

S Standard rasp bars for universal drum

DRUM SPEED REDUCER -- Figure 11

This equipment can be fitted when an additional low

speed range of the drum is needed when operating in

fragile grain crops, e.g. beans, peas, etc.

42969

DRUM CONCAVE RASP BARS -- Figure 12

Two rasp bars can be fitted in the front section of the

concave to improve threshing efficiency in difficult to

thresh crops.

42912

8-6

SECTION 8

BEATER TOOTHED BARS (Set of 5) -- Figure 13

These can be installed instead of the beater plates or

can be added to five plates or bars in difficult, tough

straw crops to improve throughput and separation.

42910

BEATER PLATES (Set of 5) -- Figure 14

They can be installed instead of five beater bars or in

addition to the original 5 plates in specific, difficult

crops.

42913

GRAIN ELEVATOR HIGH SPEED KIT -- Figure 15

This kit increases the grain elevator capacity, espe-

cially when harvesting maize.

42911

8-7

ACCESSORIES

PERFORATED COVERS UNDER BOTTOM

AUGERS AND GRAIN ELEVATOR -- Figure 16

These covers are recommended when threshing

beans, peas, soja or maize to obtain a cleaner grain

sample.

42968

AGITATOR IN GRAIN ELEVATOR TRANSITION

AREA -- Figure 17

To avoid dirt build-up in damp or wet conditions when

harvesting maize, peas, soja, beans, etc...

51677

FAN BOTTOM GUARD -- Figure 18

This guard can be fitted to protect the fan bottom and

shoe levelling box when harvesting maize, sunflower,

soja, beans, rice, etc...

42915

8-8

SECTION 8

PETERSEN SIEVE (1-1/8’’) -- Figure 19

This sieve can be fitted as an upper or lower sieve to

obtain a cleaner sample, especially in oil seed rape.

42947

GRAEPEL SIEVE EXTENSION -- Figure 20

This extension can be fitted at the rear of the upper

sieve, in place of the finger rake, to prevent short

straw from passing into the returns auger.

42319

ROUND HOLE SIEVE FRAME -- Figure 21

A frame can be obtained to locally adapt to a round

hole sieve of your preferred hole size.

50420

8-9

ACCESSORIES

RAPE SEED PLATE -- Figure 22

This plate can be installed on top of the fan to avoid

seed losses in the fan area when operating in green

rape seed crop.

42916

GRASS SEED EQUIPMENT

This equipment will improve the machine perform-

ance when threshing small seeds.

It consists of:

S Sweeper plates on unloading auger end

S Variator to obtain a lower fan speed adjustment

STRAW WALKER BLOCKAGE WARNING --

Figure 23

This device can be fitted in the straw hood to warn the

operator in case of a build-up of straw on the straw

walkers.

42909

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