Amadas SPC-4, Manual

Page 1: ...r Chopper SPC 4 SPC 6 3rd Edition Beg S N 570000 MAN157 August 2019 2019 Read this manual before using this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result...

Page 2: ...madas com or e mail us at amadas amadas com You can also contact us at P O Box 1833 Suffolk VA 23439 mailing 1100 Holland Road Suffolk VA 23434 shipping 757 539 0231 phone 757 934 3264 FAX P O Box 368...

Page 3: ...ion 15 Overview 16 Set Row Width 16 Different Model Numbers 16 Dealer Preparation 17 Initial Inspection 17 Install Blades 18 Blade Positions 19 User Preparation 21 Tire Pressure 21 Weight Addition 22...

Page 4: ...Change Row Width 41 5 Maintenance 45 Maintenance 46 Gearboxes 46 Change Oil 46 Check Oil 46 PTO Shafts 46 Lubricate 46 Double Universals 47 Lubricate 47 Clutch 47 Lubricate 47 Chains 47 Lubricate 47 R...

Page 5: ...roviding high quality reliable innovative equipment for the farming industry Amadas equipment is currently at work throughout the United States and in many other countries This equipment ranges from t...

Page 6: ...overwinter in the remaining stalk and root usually left behind by shredders and mowers The effectiveness of the SPC lies in the two part system that is incorporated into a single machine The tandem sh...

Page 7: ...gnificant features of the AMADAS SPC Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper Pulling System For each row tandem shaft mounted 18 diameter turf tires rotate against each other to grip and hold the stalks...

Page 8: ...T IVN 3 Point or Quick hitch Standard CAT III or CAT IVN 3 Point or Quick hitch Tractor Recommendation Minimum 160 HP tractor geared to operate at 10 MPH Minimum 190 HP tractor geared to operate at 10...

Page 9: ...Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper Introduction 07 06 21 vii MAN157 Dimensions SPC 4...

Page 10: ...Introduction Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper MAN157 viii 07 06 21 Dimensions SPC 6...

Page 11: ...Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper Introduction 07 06 21 ix MAN157 SPC 4 SPC 6...

Page 12: ...Stalk Puller Chopper Safety MAN157 07 01 21 1 1 Safety Safety at All Times 2 Safety Practices 3 Additional Safety for this Machine 10 Safety Decals 11 This symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAF...

Page 13: ...iar with its operation They should never be allowed to operate this machinery or remain in its vicinity while in operation Only a trained operator familiar with this machinery and trained in its opera...

Page 14: ...more than double the weight of the tractor Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes Avoid Electrical Power Lines Make sure all c...

Page 15: ...h pressure fluids can penetrate gloves as well as your skin Always avoid direct contact of any high pressure fluid low If an accident occurs respond as follows o Seek medical treatment immediately Any...

Page 16: ...eep emergency numbers for doctors ambulance service hospital and fire department near your telephone Handle Fuel Safety Avoid Fires Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable Do NOT refuel the machi...

Page 17: ...chemicals can cause serious injury Potentially hazardous chemicals used with AMADAS equipment include such items as lubricants coolants paints and adhesives Before you start any job using a hazardous...

Page 18: ...inated solvent in areas where welding will take place Do all work in an area that is well ventilated to carry toxic fumes and dust away Dispose of paint coatings and solvent properly Avoid Using Heat...

Page 19: ...or attachment be lifted provide secure support for them If left in a raised position hydraulically supported devices can settle or leak down Do NOT support the machine on cinder blocks hollow tiles or...

Page 20: ...n covers general safety Some items may not apply to this type of machine Pay Close Attention to Notes Throughout the manual information that needs to be emphasized is set apart with either a NOTE or I...

Page 21: ...peration Keep all shields in place Keep all fingers feet and loose clothing away from moving parts Do NOT make adjustments or attempt any maintenance while the machine is in operation When working on...

Page 22: ...u to the severity of the hazard Please note the following about the decals Keep them clean and legible Never remove a safety decal from the machine When you replace a part with a safety decal also rep...

Page 23: ...Safety Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper 12 07 01 21 MAN157 Decals...

Page 24: ...Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper Safety MAN157 07 01 21 13 Decal Locations...

Page 25: ...Safety Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper 14 07 01 21 MAN157 NOTES...

Page 26: ...tion MAN157 7 1 21 15 2 Preparation Overview 16 Set Row Width 16 Different Model Numbers 16 Dealer Preparation 17 Initial Inspection 17 Install Blades 18 Blade Positions 19 User Preparation 21 Tire Pr...

Page 27: ...or 40 rows the SPC 6 is set for 36 or 38 rows When you order a machine you specify the desired row width If the row width of machine needs to be changed refer to Chapter 4 Adjustments for specific in...

Page 28: ...tact Amadas Industries at once 2 Open the top covers and visually inspect all gearboxes for oil leaks 3 Remove the left side shield facing machine and visually inspect the tension of the chain The cha...

Page 29: ...ade cuts and sharpens itself better with the flat side leading In the following photo blades are installed for 40 rows 4 Install bolts from the flat side of the blades and torque to 90 ft lbs 5 To ver...

Page 30: ...Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper Preparation MAN157 7 1 21 19 Blade Positions 36 row 38 row...

Page 31: ...Preparation Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper 20 7 1 21 MAN157 Blade Positions 40 row SPC 4 only...

Page 32: ...the ground NOTE Do not exceed 32 PSI for the tires If 32 PSI is not enough air pressure for pulling stalks you will need to wait until soil conditions change e g it rains and the soil softens While yo...

Page 33: ...efore adding water determine how much anti freeze needs to be added to the tank Use the chart on the back of the anti freeze bottle to figure the amount needed based on your weather conditions General...

Page 34: ...fect the performance of your machine The dirt shields will have been installed at the factory If however you will be installing these parts yourself refer to the following instructions and the sketch...

Page 35: ...Preparation Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper 24 7 1 21 MAN157 NOTES...

Page 36: ...1 2021 25 MAN157 3 Operation Important Information 26 Speed 26 Planting Lines 26 Ground Density 26 Transportation 27 Machine Operation 28 Hitch 28 Lower Hitch Points 28 Upper Hitch Point 28 Attach to...

Page 37: ...he pulling wheels rather than through them This results in stalks that are cut off near the base rather than pulled out of the soil along with their roots Regrowth can occur under this condition Plant...

Page 38: ...port the machine behind your tractor Do NOT exceed 25 MPH when towing your SPC If you have questions about transporting your machinery while it is attached to your tractor please refer to the owner s...

Page 39: ...r to the photos on the next page for hitch point positioning Lower Hitch Points There is a 1 7 16 end and a 2 end on each of the pins for the two lower hitch points Use these pins as follows CAT III H...

Page 40: ...Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper Operation 7 1 2021 29 MAN157 CAT III Hitch CAT IVN Hitch Use the 2 ends of the pins Use the 1 7 16 ends of the pins Use lower link Use upper link...

Page 41: ...on the quick hitch 4 Lift machine slightly following safe lifting procedures 5 Remove the pin s on the support legs raise them all the way and replace the pin s Adjust Height Adjust the top link of t...

Page 42: ...ciently it works 3 Lift the machine to turn If a turn is made with the roller still in the ground it can cause substantial side loading on the lower bearing housings This can break the lower bearing h...

Page 43: ...Operation Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper MAN157 32 7 1 2021 NOTES...

Page 44: ...n Stalk Puller Chopper Adjustments 7 1 2021 33 MAN157 4 Adjustments Weight Addition 34 Inclination 35 Tire Pressure 36 Rotor Distance from Pulling Wheels 37 Adjust the Rotor 38 Chain Tension 40 Change...

Page 45: ...es if worn replace Check soil conditions if too wet wait for dryer conditions Check rotor engagement lengthen top link if rotor needs to be lower IMPORTANT Before adding water determine how much anti...

Page 46: ...standing for a long period and become brittle you may need to shorten the top link until the bottom of the pulling wheels are 2 to 3 above the ground middle sketch This should result in improved perfo...

Page 47: ...exceed 32 PSI for the tires If 32 PSI is not enough air pressure for pulling stalks you will need to wait until soil conditions change e g it rains and the soil softens While you may need to wait for...

Page 48: ...rotor towards the tractor the stalks are being chopped before they are completely pulled move the rotor away from the tractor Additionally check your stalks by examining the root If the information o...

Page 49: ...olts holding chain drive shield 4 Remove the four bolts securing the rotor to the frame CAUTION Take extreme caution when you change the rotor position Due to the weight of the machine this procedure...

Page 50: ...t Do NOT tighten 8 Pull forward slightly with the tractor so that the bearings are set to the back of the slot 9 Lower the machine so that the full weight of the machine is on the rotor 10 On the oppo...

Page 51: ...the chain If there is more slack than the recommended 1 2 to 1 adjust the tensioner until there is the correct amount of slack To access the upper chain remove the left hand shield The upper chain ten...

Page 52: ...idth you want to change the Cotton Stalk Puller to 36 38 or 40 for the SPC 4 or 36 or 38 for the SPC 6 Refer to the Parts Catalog for the part number of the shaft needed 1 Remove upper shield Remove u...

Page 53: ...nge Row Width 6 Remove bearing lock collar behind sprocket Photo shows both sprocket and lock collar removed 7 Open top cover 8 Remove set screw on clutch yoke 9 Remove the main drive shaft 10 Remove...

Page 54: ...nit indicated by the single arrows on the sketch The sketch shows the bolt pattern for the SPC 4 The SPC 6 is similar but only has the 36 and 38 holes 36 38 40 36 38 40 Left universal Right universal...

Page 55: ...lace and tighten bolts for gearbox 21 Repeat Steps 13 22 for remaining head units 22 Replace drive lines Make sure all grease fittings line up 23 Replace clutch 24 Slide new shaft into place Tighten s...

Page 56: ...6 Change Oil 46 Check Oil 46 PTO Shafts 46 Lubricate 46 Double Universals 47 Lubricate 47 Clutch 47 Lubricate 47 Chains 47 Lubricate 47 Rotor Bearings 48 Lubricate 48 Puller Units 48 Lubricate 48 Blad...

Page 57: ...a standard 90 weight non foaming oil with EP additives and fill to the bottom of fill plug see photo Check Oil Beginning of season Every 50 hours visually inspect daily for oil leaks End of season aft...

Page 58: ...son after cleaning Use a standard multi purpose grease Clutch Lubricate 2 grease points Grease points Beginning of season Daily every 10 hours Anytime the ratchet clutch has been activated for extende...

Page 59: ...Bearings Lubricate 2 grease points Beginning of season Every 50 hours End of season after cleaning Use a standard multi purpose grease Puller Units Lubricate 4 grease point per unit Beginning of seaso...

Page 60: ...7 Blades Typically blades need to be replaced every 500 1000 acres Ground conditions will also affect the life of the blades New blades are shown in the photo Generally replace blades when the cutting...

Page 61: ...ubricant Beginning of Season Daily End of Season PTO Shafts Multi purpose grease X X X Double Universals Multi purpose grease X X X Clutch Multi purpose grease X X X Chains 30 weight oil X Every 50 ho...

Page 62: ...nks Prepare tanks for storage by preventing the water from freezing by one of the following Drain all water from the tanks The upper tank drain plug is shown in the photo For the rotor remove the fill...

Page 63: ...e majority of debris is removed by air using a low pressure water hose or indirect water pressure clean machine 7 Spray at low water pressure the cavities in the stalk puller heads until the water dis...

Page 64: ...Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper Troubleshooting 7 1 2021 53 MAN157 6 Troubleshooting...

Page 65: ...ed Ground is too soft or soil too wet Wait for soil to dry some and ground to harden Reduce weight by letting some of the water out of the machine Stalks are breaking off before being pulled out Cotto...

Page 66: ...ate tires more do not exceed 32 PSI Stalk is breaking off Make sure ground is soft enough and enough weight is in tanks Root is in place facing down but loose in soil The blade is catching the stem be...

Page 67: ...Troubleshooting Hi Speed Cotton Stalk Puller Chopper 7 1 21 56 MAN157 NOTES...

Page 68: ...he Stalk Puller Chopper and 3 make the Stalk Puller Chopper available to an AMADAS authorized dealer within a reasonable period of time E No Dealer Warranty Thesellingdealermakesnowarrantyofhisownonan...