Positioning Machine for Truck Transport

Due to the size of the machine, several components must be removed and shipped on another trailer. The following procedures are recommended when shipping this machine by truck. Always check and follow local and state regulations when transporting this machine by truck.

Remove Ducts and Row Units

1. Remove all lights and mirrors installed in machine PDI. 1

2. Remove all rolls of wrap from round module builder.

1Refer to 7760 PDI Machine Assembly (Book 1 of 2)

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3. Detach all drive shafts (A-B) from row unit gear case plates (C).

4. Remove screw (D) to remove cover for better access on M10 retaining hardware.


A-Drive Shaft (Female)
B-Drive Shaft (Male)
C-Gear Case Plates
D-Screws

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5. Detach all hoses and harnesses (A-G) from row units and row unit motors (H).


A-Monitor Harness
B-Flush Hose (Green)
C-Moistener Solution Hose (Clear)
D-Grease Hose (Black)
E-90° Fitting
F-Wiring Harness
G-Wiring Harness
H-Row Unit Motor

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6. Remove wiring and hoses from clamp (A).

7. Retain clamp to row units for future use.

8. Route all wiring and hoses from row units to center of machine.


A-Clamp

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9. Remove stalklifter points from row units (B). 1

10. Completely raise accumulator.

11. Detach lower section of ducts (A) from row units (B). 1

12. Remove all lower sections of ducts (A). 1

IMPORTANT: When removing row units, ensure all hoses and connectors are disconnected. Make sure not to damage any of those components.

13. Remove all row units (B). 1


A-Lower Ducts
B-Row Units

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1Refer to 7760 PDI Row Unit Configuration and Spacing (Book 2 of 2)

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14. Mount plate (F) to lift frame (C).

15. Mount gearcase (B) and row unit motor (E) to mounting plate (F) using hardware (D).

16. Retain 90° fittings to mounting posts (A).

17. Retain any slack in wiring and hoses to center of lift frame.


A-90° Fitting Mounting Posts
B-Gearcase
C-Lift Frame
D-Mounting Screws
E-Row Unit Motor
F-Mounting Plate

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A-Lift Extensions
B-Lift Frame Supports


C-Accumulator Lid
D-Wide Row Bracket


E-Compactor Auger
F-Cab Roof Platform


G-GreenStar Receiver (If Equipped)

Remove Lift Frame, Accumulator, Compactor Auger, and Cab Components

1. Remove lift frame supports (B) and extensions (A). 1

2. Reinstall life frame supports (B). 1

3. Remove accumulator hood (C). 2

4. If using wide row configuration remove wide row bracket (D). 2

1Refer to 7760 PDI Row Unit Configuration and Spacing (Book 2 of 2)

2Refer to 7760 PDI Machine Assembly (Book 1 of 2)

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5. Remove compactor auger drive motor and cap off hoses. Remove compactor auger (E). 2

6. Remove light bar, if equipped.

7. Remove cab roof platform (F). 2

8. Remove GreenStar ™ Receiver (G), if equipped.

GreenStar is a trademark of Deere & Company

2Refer to 7760 PDI Machine Assembly (Book 1 of 2)

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A-Rear Handler Extension
B-Ladder
C-Kick Panels


D-Handrails
E-Rear Handrail


F-Front Section
G-Middle Section


H-Rear Section
I-Door

Remove Handler Extension and Catwalk

1. Remove rear handler extension (A). 1

2. Retain ramp curtain to support bar. 1

3. Remove ladder (B) and kick panels (C). 1

4. Remove handrails (D & E). Retain hardware with handrails. 1

5. Remove catwalk in sections. Remove front section (F), middle section (G), and rear section (H). 1

6. Reinstall front and middle side kick panels (C) to side of machine, as originally shipped. 1

7. Retain door (I) with a bungie strap.

1Refer to 7760 PDI Machine Assembly (Book 1 of 2)

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Remove Cooling Door

1. Open cooling door (B).

2. Remove hardware (C) retaining cooling door (B) to frame.

3. Remove cooling door (B) and retain frame to machine with tie wire.


A-Latches
B-Cooling Door
C-Cap Screw and Nut, M8 x 20 (19 Used)

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Remove Duals and Adjust Guide Wheels

causym CAUTION: Machine is heavy and can fall or roll causing serious injury or death to you or others. Machine must be on a flat level surface. Engage emergency brake and remove key. Use jack with minimum lifting capacity of 22,680 kg (25 tons).

Tire and wheel assemblies are heavy and awkward. A falling tire can cause serious injury or death to you or others. Use adequate number of persons and equipment when removing or installing tire and wheel assemblies.

IMPORTANT: Machine damage can occur from improper lifting. Jack up machine only at designated jacking locations.

1.


A-Jacking Location

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Lift front axle at jacking location (A) and place a safety stand under machine.

2. Remove outer dual wheel assembly. 1

3. Install shipping bracket (B) and retain with dual drive wheel bolts (A). 1

4. Remove outer dual wheel assembly on opposite side of machine using same procedure.


A-Drive Wheel Bolts
B-Shipping Brackets
C-Inner Dual Wheel Bolts

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1Refer to 7760 PDI Row Unit Configuration and Spacing (Book 2 of 2)

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5. Jack up one side of machine at a time with jack located under flat area on cross axle. Install rim and center disk in position shown to provide tread spacing of 1930 mm (76 in.). 1

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View From Rear: 1930 mm (76 in.) Tread Spacing

1Refer to 7760 PDI Row Unit Configuration and Spacing (Book 2 of 2)

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6. Remove spring pin (B), pin (A), and bracket (C).

7. Rotate bracket (C) 90° and install as shown with pin (B) and spring pin (A).

8. Repeat procedure on opposite side of machine.


A-Pin
B-Spring Pin
C-Bracket

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Before Rotation

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After Rotation

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Drain Liquids

IMPORTANT: Solution pump damage can occur if pump is operated without water in system.

1. Drain moistener system tank by opening valve (B).

2. Open drain valves on pump (A).

3. Remove strainer bowl (C).

4. Drain water from strainer bowl and install bowl.

5. Drain lubrication tank.

causym CAUTION: Fuel is highly flammable and can cause serious injury or death to you or others if it spills from fuel tank and is ignited. Do not drain tank or refuel machine while smoking or when near an open flame or spark. Always stop engine before refueling. Fill fuel tank outdoors. Be sure to replace fuel fill cap and rear screen after filling. Always clean up spilled fuel.

6. Open drain petcock and drain fuel into suitable container. Close petcock.

7. Add approximately 2 gallons of fuel to tank.

8. If machine will be stored for winter, add conditioner to fuel.

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A-Drain Valve on Pump
B-Valve
C-Strainer Bowl

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9. Loosen cap screw (A) so pump pivots.

10. Remove belt (B) from air fan driver (C) and pump drive (D).

11. Retain belt for use at assembly.


A-Cap Screw
B-Belt
C-Air Fan Driver
D-Pump Drive

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Loading Machine Onto Trailer

1. Reinstall rear handrail and ladder outside of cab, as originally shipped. 1

2. Completely lower accumulator.

3. Drive machine onto drop down trailer using given specification (A).

4. Retain antennae on cab roof with hook.

5. Lower handler onto blocks (B) (one block on each side).

6. Put machine into transport mode. 2

7. Chock wheels with 3-4 in. (76-102 mm) blocks.

8. If equipped with a light bar, retain to top of accumulator.

9. Place all lower duct sections inside accumulator.

10. Cover accumulator lid with tarp to prevent ducts from being blown out.

11. Retain upper ducts 1-2 together with bungie straps.

12. Retain upper ducts 4-6 together with bungie straps.

IMPORTANT: Due to unbalanced weight of the machine, the right-hand side must be chained to the trailer first. Failure to do so may violate height regulations during transport.

13. Chain the right-hand side of the machine to the trailer.

14. Chain the left-hand side of the machine to the trailer.

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A-Distance - 43 in. (1092 mm)
B-Block - 5.5 x 18 x 3 in. (140 x 457 x 76 mm)

1Refer to 7760 PDI Machine Assembly (Book 1 of 2)

2Refer to machines operators manual for procedure.

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A-Row Units
B-Dual Wheels (Stacked)


C-Cooling Door


D-Rear Handler Extension


E-Accumulator Assembly

Loading Components Onto Flatbed Trailer

NOTE: The diagram given is for reference. Your trailer arrangement may be different.

1. Place the row units (A), stacked dual wheels (B), and cooling door (C) on their original pallets and place on the trailer.

2. Place the rear handler extension (D) on the trailer.

3. Arrange the following on the accumulator hood pallet so the hood can be placed on top of it:

  • Lift Extensions
  • Cab Roof Platform
  • Catwalk Sections
  • Handrails
  • Wide Row Bracket
  • Rear Kick Panel

IMPORTANT: Lift extensions must be placed perpendicular of gaps on pallet. Failure to do this can cause extensions to fall in gaps and slide off of trailer.

4. Once previous items have been arranged on the pallet, lower accumulator hood on top and retain to pallet.

5. Open screen doors on the accumulator lid and place stalklifter points inside accumulator.

6. Retain screen doors shut.

7. Place pallet assembly (E) onto the trailer.

8. Secure all pallets to the trailer.

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