Horst Contour CHCFE30, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ation Rev 030420 HW00102 CHC Operator s Manual Keep this manual with the machine at all times PRINTED IN CANADA Header Wagon CHCFE30 CHCFE36 CHCFE3627 CHCFE45 CHCFE4527 CAUTION Operational Hazard Personal Protection Equipment PPE is required when operating or maintaining this machine SNL00001 CAUTION Operational Hazard Do not exceed travel speed rating of the components Maximum 50 km h 30 mph Obey...

Page 2: ... the ratchet 20 To tighten the strap 20 Adjustable Tongue System 21 Safety Chain 21 Spring Balancer 21 Retractable Pullout w auto lock 21 Top Rail System 22 Top Rail Position Adjustment 22 Extendable Tongue 22 Top Rail Height Adjustment 23 Header Wagon Capacity 24 Four Wheel Steer 24 Electric Brakes 25 Brake Controller 25 Tail Light Indicators 25 Initial Setup 26 Universal Header Pads 26 5 Basic C...

Page 3: ... operating maintaining or working with this product are required to read and completely understand the information and instructions contained in this manual If anyone does not fully understand every part of this manual please obtain further assistance by contacting the dealer from which this product was purchased or by contacting Horst Welding with the information listed on the cover of this manua...

Page 4: ...ARTS tab to be directed to our online parts catalogue California Proposition 65 You may see a warning label similar to the following WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65 Warnings ca gov This warning is required by California Proposition 65 Prop 65 which is meant to notify California residents of exposures to Prop 65 listed chemicals For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Speed I...

Page 5: ...t may also be used to alert against unsafe practices IMPORTANT Indicates a situation that could result in damage to the implement or other property Definition Of Safety Terms And Symbols Throughout this manual the terms DANGER WARNING CAUTION and IMPORTANT are used to indicate the degree of hazard to personnel if proper safety procedures guidelines are not followed The appropriate term for each me...

Page 6: ...this manual Read and understand the safety labeling which appears on the implement Have a first aid kit available for use should the need arise and know how to use it Pay attention to the job at hand Do not let your mind lose concentration on what you are doing No accident prevention program can be successful without the wholehearted cooperation of the person who is directly responsible for the op...

Page 7: ...nual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually 6 If the elderly are assisting with work their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated Assistants should be a responsible properly trained and physically able person familiar with machinery and trained in this implement s operatio...

Page 8: ... with brake controller Operation Safety 1 NEVER allow helpers or bystanders under or near header while mounting on header wagon 2 Make sure that the load is fastened securely to the wagon before moving 3 Inspect all fastening devices do not use if worn or damaged 4 Use a high strength hitch pin to hitch the implement to towing unit 5 Secure the hitch with the safety chain Replace the safety chain ...

Page 9: ...utdoors regularly should generally be permanently removed from service within a period of 2 to 4 years 13 Keep the ratchet mechanism clean and lubricated 14 Visible indications of deterioration can include the following Fading of webbing color Uneven or disoriented surface yarn of the webbing Shortening of the ratchet strap length Reduction in elasticity and strength of the ratchet strap material ...

Page 10: ...le check to ensure everything is safe 13 Lighting is not required for daytime transport however generally lighting is required one half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise and at any other time when there is insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions 14 Test the function of the wagon tail lights Turn signals Running lights Brake lights Transport Safety 15 Safety chain ...

Page 11: ...ould result in death or serious injury and or implement damage Before transport on public roads always have the safety chain attached and a 3 4 grade 5 hitch pin is installed Caution an unsecured load may fall from the wagon and could result in death or serious injury and or implement damage Before transport on public roads always check the ratchet straps are tight and in locked position Caution W...

Page 12: ...agons Safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations below The CHCFE45 is illustrated however label locations are similar for all models unless otherwise indicated Good safety practice requires that you familiarize yourself with the label and the safety message it is delivering Be aware of the equipment or particular equipment feature that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS...

Page 13: ... Tubing 14 6 m 48 10cm x 15cm 4 X 6 HSS Steel Tubing Tire and Rim 235 85 R16 F Range Highway Trailer Tire 16 x 8 x 6 x 6 Bolt Circle Rim 31 3 kg 69 lbs ea rim tire Bridged Top Bottom Rail Standard Hubs 6 Bolt Pattern 6 ag bolt circle 9 16 18 Thread for Bolt 1179 kg 2600lb capacity each 50 km h 30mph max speed 6 Bolt Pattern 6 Ag Bolt Circle 9 16 18 Stud 1179 kg 2600lb capacity Brakes 2 x Rear Elec...

Page 14: ...ar carrier wheel and the light bracket with the head almost centered on the carrier The gauge wheels should be in the fully raised position as well as the universal pads CHCFE30 CHCFE36 CHCFE3627 Draper Head CHCFE45 CHCFE4527 Draper Head A Tongue Minimum Length B Tongue Maximum Extention C Trailer Width Maximum D Overall Length 38 5 11 7 m E Wheel Base 18 5 5 m 30 9 1 m 27 8 2m 30 9 1 m 27 8 2m F ...

Page 15: ...ponents and features are similar for the CHCFE series unless noted Review the various components and their position the names of the components will be used to describe where they are and how they work through out the manual CHCFE Series Wagon Components Extendable Tongue Top Rail Centre Support bridge CHCFE36 45 Top Rail Upright Adjustment Ass y Dual Spring Balancer 235 85 R16 F Range Tire 16 x 8...

Page 16: ... push down on the handle to release the lock Position pad to the desired location Firmly grasp the shoe lock handle pull up on the handle to engage the lock Release Lock Universal Header Pads There are two universal header pads they are located along the bottom beam of the header wagon The quick release and lock universal header pad makes it easy to reposition for your header along the beam Once i...

Page 17: ...hitch pins are securely in place Release the shoe lock handle and locate base pad on rail to desired position lock the handle In some applications installing one pin in the alternate pin location may be desirable to keep head from sliding Large Pad for Draper Head Hitch Pin Corn Head Plate Locking Pin Long Lower Locking Pin Short Hitch Pin Corn Head Plate Locking Pin Long Lower Locking Pin Short R...

Page 18: ...de out the lower locking short and locking pin long remove the back extension Swing the large pad assembly180 degrees to the open position Place the back extension between the corn head plates and align the top holes as shown Switch locations of the locking pins and reassemble to the pad as shown locking pin long thru the large pad Ensure the hitch pins are securely in place Release the shoe lock ...

Page 19: ...k of this manual In addition to re positioning along the rail the universal header pad features three height settings with a forward back tilt and three depth settings Height Setting Remove the hitch pins and slide out the shoe heal pins Select and move the upper shoe assembly to one of the two remaining set of holes Replace the shoe heal pins and secure with the hitch pins Tilt Setting When you h...

Page 20: ...ighten the strap Release the strap from the ratchet Pull up on the centre latch and move the handle up out of the lock position to the upper stop Pull up on the centre latch and move the handle past the stop and the ratchet will release Pull out as much strap as you need To tighten the strap Attach the end of the strap to a secure location Pull up on the centre latch and pull the handle down to en...

Page 21: ...ck Latch Locked Unlocked Pullout Stop Pullout Stop Hitch Point Pullout Hitch Pin Lynch Pin Retractable Pullout w auto lock This feature will help eliminate the need for precise hook up alignment and provides up to 23 cm 9 0 of adjustment to aid in aligning the vehicle to the clevis at the point of hook up The pullout auto locks into position when pulling away Back the tow vehicle close to the tong...

Page 22: ...rson by walking it to position up or down If your model has a centre support bridge remove the draw pin and store in a unused hole position NOTE When removing or inserting the top rail draw pins you may have to lift the top rail slightly to take the weight off the draw pin for easy removal 1 At one end remove the snap pin then carefully pull the draw pin out only half way This will allow the top r...

Page 23: ... off of the adjustment assembly draw pins Standing clear of the top rail have your helper remove the draw pin from the bottom of the adjustment assembly at each end of the wagon remove the snap pin then carefully pull the draw pin out Using the front loader carefully raise or lower the top rail to the position required Standing clear of the top rail have your helper align the adjustment assembly a...

Page 24: ...s to cut corners Four Wheel Steer follows the tow vehicle tracks Header Wagon Capacity Four Wheel Steer Angle start potential for collision Straight start avoid collision WARNING Operational Hazard Be aware of potential collision when parked directly beside a building or object starting off on an angle the back end of the trailer will begin turning as soon as you pull away causing a collision To a...

Page 25: ...ntrol 2 brakes Proportional controllers give the best control and performance and produce more even wear on the braking system At minimum a good quality time delay brake controller rated for 2 brakes may also be used The header wagon comes equipped with a female 7 flat pin RV style connector a male connector is required on the tow vehicle side to connect the wagon brakes and rear indicator lights ...

Page 26: ...eader Pads Position Header Pads You can fine tune the header pad by making height tilt and depth setting adjustments page 19 Adjust the position of the header pads along the wagon bottom rail to align with the skid plate heel corn header or space the header pads close to the front and back along the bottom main beam of the header grain header Ensure the heal of the header will sit firmly on the he...

Page 27: ...uired and lift and move the header away from the wagon to make adjustments Move the header back begin to lower the header the header beam should make contact with the top rail Check to make sure the top rail is under a main cross beam on the header Note any adjustments required then lift and move the header away from the wagon to make adjustments Move the header back and continue to lower the head...

Page 28: ...ug and change wiring to match Retest the connection Synchronize the Brakes To ensure safe brake performance and synchronization read the brake controller manufacturer s instructions completely before attempting any synchronization procedure 1 Avoid a brake setting which results in wheel lock up and sliding Wheel lockup can cause a dangerous loss of control and result in personal injury or death 2 ...

Page 29: ...g an unhitched implement be sure to properly block chock the wheels to prevent the implement from moving 9 Inspect rims for dents or damage check wheel lugs and tighten if required 9 Check brakes are operational Clear the area of bystanders especially small children Each operator must be trained and familiar with the set up and operation of the CHCFE wagon and its components Review Operational Fea...

Page 30: ...002 Once the initial setup page 26 is complete no further adjustment is necessary Load the header on the wagon Move the harvester forward and align the header pads to the heel positions on the header Begin to lower the header the header beam should make contact with the top rail As the header beam makes contact with the top rail the lower portion of the feeder house will begin to separate from the...

Page 31: ...t the towing attach point Do Not allow more slack than necessary for turning Do not allow the chain to drag wrap the excess chain around the hitch point Attach the tow hook to the hitch point on the tow vehicle and attach the hook to the chain Ensure safety latch is closed on the hook Pull the tow vehicle ahead slightly to auto lock latch Recheck all connections and you are ready to tow Auto lock ...

Page 32: ...ove all remaining material and debris from the machine 3 Inspect for damaged or worn parts Repair or replace before next season 4 Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals 5 Repaint any chipped or scraped areas to prevent rust and corrosion 6 It is best to store the machine inside in a dry clean area If that is not possible cover with a waterproof tarpaulin and tie down securely Storage Safe...

Page 33: ... a careful service and maintenance program for your machine you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation Replacement of parts should be done by a qualified personnel only Keep a record of all maintenance to ensure scheduled inspections and maintenance are performed Wheel Bearings Inspect bearings monthly check for Unusual front to back movement or chatter Free spinning with no grinding nois...

Page 34: ...ings if necessary Rear Steering Pivot Tie rod ends Steering Spindles On a regular basis check all nuts bolts and screws and ensure they are all properly secured Wheel Bolts check on a daily basis See wheel torque chart smg_body 101 smg_body 132 Steering Spindles Front Steering Pivot Tie rod ends Tire Pressure check on a regular basis see tire pressure chart Lightly lubricate the tongue lock must m...

Page 35: ...od at the rear of the wagon between the rear axle plate assembly and the right steering spindle Loosen jam nuts at the left and right of the rear tie rod to allow free rotation of the tie rod Rotate the tie rod to lengthen or shorten as required see diagram below When adjustment is complete tighten the jam nuts to secure the setting Test drive the wagon and check for front to rear trailing repeat ...

Page 36: ... With increased usage this work should be performed more frequently as required Magnets and shoes must be changed when they become excessively worn or scored a condition which can reduce vehicle braking Backing plate magnet arm magnet and brake shoes must cleaned Inspect and replace any loose worn parts stretched or deformed springs Replacement is necessary if the brake pad is worn to 1 16 or less...

Page 37: ...5 634 468 904 667 36 mm 24 x 2 0 780 575 1100 811 24 x 3 0 798 588 1136 838 41 mm 27 x 3 0 27 x 3 0 1176 867 1674 1234 46 mm 30 x 2 0 30 x 3 0 1597 1178 2274 1677 Class 10 9 Class 8 8 Wrench Size A Thread Size B Fine Thread Size B Coarse Class 10 9 Class 8 8 lbs ft N m lbs ft N m lbs ft N m lbs ft N m lbs ft N m lbs ft N m 7 16 1 4 28 6 8 1 10 13 6 14 19 0 1 4 20 5 6 8 8 10 8 12 16 3 1 2 5 16 24 1...

Page 38: ...thereafter Note Wheel lugs must be applied and maintained at the proper torque levels to prevent loose wheels broken studs and possible dangerous separation of wheels from your axle 1 Start all lugs by hand to prevent cross threading 2 Tighten lugs in sequence as shown in the diagram 3 Tighten the lugs see chart Wheel Lug Torque Sequence lbs ft N m lbs ft N m 1 2 90 122 65 88 1 2 brake drum 100 13...

Page 39: ...e or corroded wires loose wires in the light casing replace or repair as required Check the tow side receptacle for loose or corroded wires or damaged receptacle replace or repair as required Loss of electrical ground connection Check connection to ground on the trailer side and the tow vehicle side Disconnect and clean or replace terminal Brakes have a qualified technician inspect the braking sys...

Page 40: ...ch point Ratchet is not positioned directly below attach point the ratchet will slide Position the ratchet directly below the attach point Worn steering components Check for wear or excessive play in wheel bearings steering spindles ball joints replace any components that are worn out Toe in setting is out of specification Have a qualified person adjust the toe in The factory setting for both axle...

Page 41: ...e close to the tire to keep mud and road debris away from your header CHCFK Fender kit The HBAFK Honey Bee Airflex Pad Kit is designed to work with models CHCFE36 45 This bolt on kit adapts the Honey Bee s unique design to work with the header pads on Horst header wagons HBAFK Honey Bee Airflex Pad Adapter Kit ...

Page 42: ...ines or parts lost or damaged during shipment 4 Accessory items parts not supplied by Horst Welding 5 Damages resulting from misuse negligence accident theft or fire use of improper or insufficient fuel fluids or lubricants use of after market parts or accessories unless approved by Horst Welding modifications alteration tampering or improper repair any device or accessories installed other than a...

Page 43: ...M Machine Runaway Hazard 21 Magnet 36 Magnet Arm 36 maximum road speed 4 10 11 31 P Pinch Point 20 Pinch Point Hazard 5 16 21 PPE 1 6 8 9 11 16 29 34 Q qualified personnel 33 34 35 36 R Ratchet Strap 9 15 20 RV style connector 25 S Safety Alert 5 safety chain 8 10 11 21 29 31 Safety Hazard 5 Safety Hazard Explanation 5 Safety Label 5 safety message box 5 Safety Term 5 SIS 4 31 43 SMV 1 4 8 10 11 2...

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