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 mirror, row finder light, and hazard light as an entire assembly from outer end of right-hand and left-hand lift frame.

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

  3. N77932
    N77932-UN-19SEP07

    A - Drive Shaft (Female)

    B - Drive Shaft (Male)

    C - Gear Case Plates

    D - Screws

    Remove screw (D) and slide cover back for better access to hardware retaining drive shafts.


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

  5. N90945
    N90945-UN-05JAN11

    N96713
    N96713-UN-27JAN12

    N96714
    N96714-UN-27JAN12

    A - Monitor Harness

    B - Flush Hose (Green)

    C - Moistener Solution Hose (Clear)

    D - Grease Hose (Black)

    E - 90° Fitting

    F - Wiring Harness

    G - Unit Drive Gear Case

    H - Clamp

    Disconnect wiring harnesses and hoses from each row unit as follows:

    1. Disconnect monitor harness (A) and hoses (B—C).

    2. Disconnect fitting (E) and grease hose (D).

    3. Disconnect wiring harness (F) from connector on unit drive gear case (G).


  6. Remove cap screw and nut retaining clamp (H) to row unit. Install cap screw and nut in clamp for use at reassembly.

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

  8. N96526
    N96526-UN-16JAN12

    A - Lower Duct Section

    B - Row Unit (6 used)

    C - Stalklifter Points

    Raise accumulator extension to full height.


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

  10. Remove all lower duct sections.

  11. Remove stalklifter points (C) from row units.

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

    Remove all row units.1

  13. NOTE: Shipping brackets and attaching hardware were removed and retained when machine was set up.

    N77968
    N77968-UN-21APR08

    A - Fitting Mounting Posts

    B - Unit Drive Gear Case

    C - Lift Frame

    D - Cap Screws

    E - Unit Drive Motor

    F - Shipping Bracket

    Attach shipping brackets (F) to lift frames (C).


  14. Attach unit drive gear case (B) and unit drive motor (E) to shipping bracket using previously removed cap screws (D).

  15. Connect elbow fittings on grease hoses to mounting posts (A).

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


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

N81999
N81999-UN-25AUG09

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)

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

  2. Reinstall lift frame supports on unit lift frame as originally shipped.

  3. Remove accumulator lid (C).2

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

  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.


Remove Handler Extension and Platform Extensions

N96312
N96312-UN-13JAN12

A - Rear Handler Extension

B - Fire Extinguisher

C - Ladder

D - Rear Handrail

E - Side Handrail (2 used)

F - Corner Handrail

G - Front Handrail

H - Rear Panel

I - Platform Extension (4 used)

J - Front Corner Platform Assembly

K - Power Module Door

  1. NOTE: Retain all mounting hardware for use at reassembly.

    Refer to Predelivery Instructions, 7760 Cotton Picker Machine Assembly (Book 1 of 2), for assembly details.

    Remove rear handler extension (A).

  2. Retain ramp curtain to support bar.

  3. Remove front fire extinguisher (B) and bracket.

  4. Remove ladder (C).

  5. Remove rear handrail (D).

  6. Remove side handrails (E).

  7. Remove handrails (F and G) from front platform.

  8. Remove rear panel (H).

  9. NOTE: Platform extensions can be broken down into four individual sections.

    Remove platform extensions (I) in sections. Remove and retain platform support brackets.

  10. Remove front corner platform assembly (J) including:

    • Floor panels
    • Platform kick plate
    • Floor plate
    • Front corner support bracket

  11. Install ladder (C) on platform as originally shipped.

  12. Install corner handrail (F) on platform as originally shipped.

  13. Retain power module door (K) with a bungee strap.


Remove Cooling Module Door

  1. N94852
    N94852-UN-06OCT11

    N94853
    N94853-UN-06OCT11

    A - Screw

    B - Screw

    C - Hinge Shield

    D - Screw (8 used)

    E - Bottom Shield

    F - Door

    G - Latch (2 used)

    Remove screws (A and B) and hinge shield (C).


  2. Remove screws (D) and bottom shield (E).

  3. Release latches (G) and open door (F).

  4. Lift door until hinges are clear of hinge pins on cooling module frame.

  5. Reinstall bottom shield on door using previously removed screws.

  6. Reinstall hinge shield on cooling module frame using screws previously removed.


Remove Outer Dual Wheels

  1. 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.

    TS229
    TS229-UN-23AUG88

    N57376
    N57376-UN-21MAY01

    N96254
    N96254-UN-14DEC11

    Remove Outer Dual Wheel

    N96255
    N96255-UN-27JAN12

    Install Shipping Tiedown Bracket

    A - Jacking Location

    B - Drive Wheel Bolt (10 used)

    C - Shipping Tiedown Bracket

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


  2. Remove drive wheel bolts (B) and outer dual wheel assembly.

  3. Install shipping tie-down bracket (C) and retain with drive wheel bolts. Install remaining wheel bolts in wheel spacer.

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


Lock Rear Axle

  1. N95197
    N95197-UN-06OCT11

    Shipping Support in Harvest Position

    N95196
    N95196-UN-06OCT11

    Shipping Support in Transport Position

    A - Quick-lock Pin

    B - Pin

    C - Shipping Support

    Remove quick-lock pin (A), pin (B), and shipping support (C) from harvest position,


  2. Rotate shipping support 90° and align with lower mounting hole in frame. Install pin and quick-lock pin to retain shipping support.

  3. Repeat for support on opposite side of machine.


Set Guide Axle Wheel Spacing to Shipping Configuration

  1. N80592
    N80592-UN-27MAR09

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

    N84213
    N84213-UN-16APR09

    A - Steel Plate

    B - Jack

    Jack up one side of machine using the following procedure:

    1. Position jack on a solid, flat surface beneath axle.

    2. Position steel plate (A) between jack (B) and axle to avoid damage to axle housing.

    3. CAUTION: Machine is heavy and can fall causing serious injury or death to you or others. Clear all bystanders away before jacking up machine.

      Clear all bystanders away from machine, then using jack, raise machine only enough to change axle spacing.


  2. Install rim and center disk in position shown to provide tread spacing of 1930 mm (76 in.).1

  3. Repeat procedure on opposite guide axle wheel.


Drain Liquids

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

    N88317
    N88317-UN-06APR10

    N88316
    N88316-UN-06APR10

    A - Drain Cap

    B - Bleed Valve

    C - Fill Valve

    D - Strainer Bowl

    Remove drain cap (A) and drain moistener system tank into suitable container.


  2. Open bleed valve (B).

  3. Turn fill valve (C) to ON position.

  4. Remove strainer bowl (D).

  5. Drain water from strainer bowl and install bowl.

  6. Drain spindle lubricant from onboard lubrication system tank.

  7. 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.

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

  8. Add approximately 2 gallons of fuel to tank.

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

  10. N76007
    N76007-UN-19SEP07

    A - Cap Screw

    B - Belt

    C - Air Fan Driver

    D - Pump Drive

    Loosen cap screw (A) so pump pivots.


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

  12. Retain belt for use at assembly.


Loading Machine Onto Trailer

  1. N82155
    N82155-UN-23OCT08

    N82156
    N82156-UN-23OCT08

    A - Distance — 43 in. (1092 mm)

    B - Block — 5.5 x 18 x 3 in. (140 x 457 x 76 mm)

    Completely lower accumulator.


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

  3. Retain antennae on cab roof with hook.

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

  5. Put machine into transport mode.

  6. Chock wheels with 3—4 in. (76—102 mm) blocks.

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

  8. Place all lower duct sections inside accumulator.

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

  10. Retain upper ducts 1—2 together with bungee straps.

  11. Retain upper ducts 4—6 together with bungee straps.

  12. 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.

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

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


Loading Components Onto Flatbed Trailer

  1. NOTE:

    N82161
    N82161-UN-23OCT08

    A - Row Units

    B - Dual Wheels (Stacked)

    C - Cooling Module Door and Bazooka Tube

    D - Rear Handler Extension

    E - Accumulator Lid Assembly

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

    Place the row units (A), stacked dual wheels (B), and cooling module door and bazooka tube (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 lid pallet so the lid can be placed on top of it:

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

  4. 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 trailer.

    Once previous items have been arranged on the pallet, lower accumulator lid 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.

GreenStar is a trademark of Deere & Company
1 Refer to Predelivery Instructions, 7760 Row Unit Configuration and Spacing (Book 2 of 2)
2 Refer to Predelivery Instructions, 7760 Machine Assembly (Book 1 of 2)

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