Every 12 Hours of Operation

The following services on the cotton picker must be performed at least every 12 hours of operation. When operating in adverse conditions, cleaning must be performed more frequently.

  • Cleaning
  • Lubrication
  • Checking fluid levels

Clean the Machine

  • Shut off engine and remove key before cleaning.
  • Clean machine from the top down.
  • Clean cooling package last.

  1. N87845
    N87845-UN-03MAR10

    Place machine in transport configuration.


  2. After machine is unfolded, press and hold button C on tether control until accumulator extension is fully raised.

  3. Shut off engine and remove key.

  4. CAUTION: Falling from machine can cause serious injury or death. Always raise handrails and use extreme caution when climbing and working on accumulator hood.

    N96912
    N96912-UN-11FEB12

    N96913
    N96913-UN-11FEB12

    A - Handrail (2 used)

    B - Finger Grate (6 used)

    C - Screen (3 used)

    D - Cable

    Raise handrails (A).


  5. IMPORTANT: When cleaning, do not let debris fall onto cooling module and engine air intake area.

    Clean and inspect finger grates (B) and screens (C). Look for missing or damaged fingers on grates.

  6. If screens must be raised, attach cable (D) from handrail to screen to prevent screen from falling.

  7. IMPORTANT: Module builder must be in lowered transport position before attempting maintenance procedures.

    N96742
    N96742-UN-22FEB12

    N96743
    N96743-UN-22FEB12

    A - Tanks

    B - Accumulator

    C - Feeder Assembly

    D - Feeder Belt

    Clean area behind cab around tanks (A) and ducts.


  8. Clean area in front of accumulator (B).

  9. Clean under accumulator and feeder assembly (C).

  10. Clean between feeder assembly and tanks.

  11. Clean cotton buildup and debris from under feeder belt (D) using compressed air and cleaning wand.

  12. N96619
    N96619-UN-23JAN12

    A - Frame Latch (2 used)

    Clean debris from platform around module builder frame latches (A) and latch switches.


  13. N97014
    N97014-UN-22FEB12

    A - Guard Rollers

    Clean guard rollers (A) and check for freedom of movement.


  14. N97015
    N97015-UN-22FEB12

    A - Speed Sensor and Tone Wheel

    Clean upper RMB speed sensor and tone wheel (A).


  15. IMPORTANT: DO NOT direct high-pressure air blast at electrical connections.

    N97016
    N97016-UN-22FEB12

    Clean area around accumulator and feeder valve stack (A) and electronic control unit (B). Clean around speed sensors and tone wheels on beater roller and metering roller.


  16. Inspect for signs of oil leaks. Repair any leaks and remove oil residue immediately.

  17. N97017
    N97017-UN-22FEB12

    Clean around feeder belt speed sensor and tone wheel.


  18. N97018
    N97018-UN-22FEB12

    Clean RMB belt brush (A) on top of RMB near RFID reader.


  19. N97019
    N97019-UN-22FEB12

    A - Belt Guides

    Clean belt guides (A) at upper drive roller, between module builder and accumulator. Check belt tracking.


  20. N97020
    N97020-UN-22FEB12

    N97021
    N97021-UN-22FEB12

    A - Wrap Feed Belts (5 used)

    B - Wrap Floor Belts (6 used)

    C - Front Sheaves (6 used)

    Clean lint and trash from wrap feeder belts (A) and wrap floor belts (B). Check belts for proper tension.


  21. Clean lint and trash from front sheaves (C) on wrap floor belts.

  22. N97022
    N97022-UN-22FEB12

    A - Wrap Feed Fingers

    Check plastic wrap feed fingers (A) at front of wrap floor.


  23. N87845
    N87845-UN-03MAR10

    Start machine and select transport mode on armrest display unit (ADU).


  24. Press and hold button C on tether control until baler frame rotates into harvest position and RMB latches engage to retain baler to platform.

  25. N88032
    N88032-UN-02MAR10

    Select RMB belts service mode on ADU.


  26. Press and hold button C on tether control to raise rockshaft and loosen RMB belts.

  27. Shut off engine and remove key.

  28. N97023
    N97023-UN-22FEB12

    A - Pivot

    B - Gate Latch Sensor

    Clean area around baler pivot (A) and gate latch sensor (B) on both sides of baler.


  29. N97024
    N97024-UN-22FEB12

    N97025
    N97025-UN-22FEB12

    A - RMB Belts

    B - Rockshaft Rollers and Belt Guides

    Clean and inspect belts (A) and rollers inside RMB frame. Look for any signs of friction and heat.


  30. Check rockshaft rollers and belt guides (B). Check belt tracking.

  31. N97053
    N97053-UN-22FEB12

    A - Module Ramp

    Clean cotton buildup and trash from module ramp area (A).


  32. N97054
    N97054-UN-22FEB12

    A - Wrap Feed Rods

    Clean and inspect wrap feed rods (A) at front of wrap floor.


  33. N97055
    N97055-UN-22FEB12

    A - Handler Position Sensor

    Clean and inspect handler position sensor (A).


  34. N88032
    N88032-UN-02MAR10

    Start engine and select RMB belts service mode on ADU.


  35. Press button D on tether control to lower rockshaft and apply tension to belts.

  36. Select transport mode on ADU.

  37. Press and hold button D on tether control to fold machine into harvest configuration.

  38. Shut off engine and remove key.

  39. N97056
    N97056-UN-22FEB12

    A - Shield (2 used)

    B - Speed Sensor

    Remove upper and lower shields (A) and clean around lower RMB speed sensor (B) and tone wheel.


  40. N97057
    N97057-UN-22FEB12

    A - Turnbuckle (2 used)

    Clean cotton buildup and debris from area around upper turnbuckle (A) on both sides of machine.


  41. N97060
    N97060-UN-23FEB12

    A - Muffler Assembly

    Clean trash and debris from around muffler assembly (A) and platform area above muffler.


  42. CAUTION: Lint and debris can ignite causing serious injury or death to you or others. Be sure to remove all lint and debris from the following areas at least every 12 hours to prevent fire. When operating in adverse conditions, clean machine more frequently.

    N96605
    N96605-UN-19JAN12

    N96606
    N96606-UN-10FEB12

    N96915
    N96915-UN-11FEB12

    N96608
    N96608-UN-10FEB12

    A - Belly Shield (4 used)

    B - Battery Compartment Cleanout Doors

    C - Cotton Fan Rotors

    D - Fuse Block (2 used)

    E - Batteries

    F - Turbocharger

    G - Alternator

    H - Starter

    Unlatch and lower belly shields (A) beneath power module, engine, cotton fans, and front axle and transmission.


  43. Unlatch and open battery compartment cleanout doors (B).

  44. Open power module door. Remove access panels on fan compartment, power module, and engine compartment.

  45. Thoroughly clean lint and debris from the following areas. The use of compressed air and a cleaning wand is recommended. Pay special attention to the components listed in following steps.

    • Cotton Fan Rotors
    • Power Module
    • Engine Compartment
    • Grease Pump
    • Grease Manifold
    • Transmission Area

  46. Clean cotton fan rotors (C) and drive belts.

  47. Clean fuse blocks (D) and batteries (E).

  48. Clean turbocharger (F) and exhaust manifold area on engine.

  49. Clean area around alternator (G) and starter (H). Clean engine belts and sheaves and rotary screen drive belt.

  50. N97061
    N97061-UN-24FEB12

    Clean top of hydraulic reservoir (A) using compressed air and a cleaning wand.


  51. N96609
    N96609-UN-19JAN12

    N96610
    N96610-UN-19JAN12

    A - Grease Pump

    B - Grease Manifold

    C - Transmission

    Clean area around grease pump (A).


  52. Clean area around grease manifold (B).

  53. Clean area around transmission (C).

  54. N97058
    N97058-UN-22FEB12

    A - Trash Expeller

    B - Cotton Buildup

    C - Drive Belt

    D - Rotary Screen

    Open cooling module door and swing out trash expeller (A).


  55. Clean cotton buildup (B) from trash expeller and corners of door.

  56. Clean outer rotary screen drive belt (C) and rotary screen (D).

  57. N96535
    N96535-UN-16JAN12

    A - Charge Air Cooler

    B - Hydraulic Oil Cooler

    C - Radiator

    D - Transmission Oil Cooler

    E - Air Conditioner Condenser

    F - Fuel Cooler

    G - Rotary Screen

    Clean cooling cores (A—F) and rotary screen (G).


  58. N86619
    N86619-UN-22SEP09

    A - Air Inlet Screens

    Wipe outside of cab air inlet screens (A) to remove lint and debris.


  59. NOTE: If operating in normal conditions, filter service interval can be extended to every 200 hours.

    N56520
    N56520-UN-19MAR01

    A - Tray

    If operating in dusty conditions, remove and clean primary cab recirculating air filter, located beneath tray (A) behind instructional seat. (See EVERY 200 HOURS OF OPERATION in Lubrication and Maintenance section.)


  60. NOTE: If operating in normal conditions, filter service interval can be extended to every 50 hours.

    N97059
    N97059-UN-22FEB12

    A - Cab Fresh Air Filter

    If operating in dusty conditions, remove and clean cab fresh air filter (A). (See EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION in Lubrication and Maintenance section.)


  61. N96615
    N96615-UN-20JAN12

    Clean mud buildup between the inner dual tire and vehicle chassis to avoid excess sidewall abrasion and damage.


  62. Visually inspect all tires for damage or noticeably low pressure. Replace tire if any of the following conditions exist:

    • Worn tread
    • Unusual or spotty tread wear
    • Isolated bulges or bubbles in tread or sidewall
    • Torn or missing drive lugs
    • Deep cracks or cuts in tread or sidewall that extend to the cord body
    • If the tire repeatedly loses more than 20% of its rated pressure without explanation, and repair does not eliminate repeated pressure loss

  63. IMPORTANT: Maintain correct tire pressure to prevent damage to tires. Verify that tires are inflated to specifications.

    Check tires for proper inflation.

    Tire

    Size

    Inflation Pressure

    Dual Drive Tires

    520/85R42 (R1, R2)

    248 kPa

    (2.5 bar)

    (38 psi)

    Rear Axle Steering Tires

    520/85R34 (R1)

    IF580/80R34 (R1W)

    324 kPa

    (3.2 bar)

    (47 psi)

  64. N64594
    N64594-UN-21NOV03

    A - Cutter Knife

    VRS ONLY — Check cutter knives (A) for missing or damaged knives.


  65. N64595
    N64595-UN-21NOV03

    A - Front Feeder Finger

    VRS ONLY — Check front feeder fingers (A) for missing or damaged fingers.


  66. N64596
    N64596-UN-21NOV03

    A - Rear Feeder Finger

    VRS ONLY — Check rear feeder fingers (A) for missing or damaged fingers.



Lubricate the Machine

  1. IMPORTANT: Premature wear of pivot joints can occur if not properly lubricated. Remove weight from pivot joints to allow lubricant to distribute thoroughly and avoid premature wear.

    N96617
    N96617-UN-20JAN12

    A - Rockshaft Lubrication Fittings

    Lower row units onto suitable blocks to remove weight from pivot joints.


  2. Lubricate unit lift rockshaft bearings (four places) using rockshaft lubrication fittings (A).

  3. N96618
    N96618-UN-20JAN12

    A - Lubrication Fitting

    On machines where plastic covers on unit drive cross-shafts are chained to units, lubricate two fittings (A) on each cover.


  4. N88345
    N88345-UN-09APR10

    A - Kingpin Bearing

    Lubricate upper and lower kingpin bearings (A) on each side of machine.



Check Fluid Levels

  1. N96914
    N96914-UN-11FEB12

    N96531
    N96531-UN-16JAN12

    A - Dipstick

    B - Drain Valve

    C - Fuel Filter

    D - Surge Tank

    Check engine oil level on dipstick (A). Add oil if necessary. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper oil.)


  2. Open drain valve (B) and drain water and sediment from water separator on fuel filter (C).

  3. Check coolant level in surge tank (D). Add coolant if necessary. (See HEAVY DUTY DIESEL ENGINE COOLANT in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper coolant.)

  4. N96272
    N96272-UN-09JAN12

    A - Lubrication Reservoir

    B - Filler Cap

    Remove filler cap (B) from lubrication reservoir (A) and check level of lubricant. Add lubricant if necessary. (See PICKER BAR AND SPINDLE LUBRICANT in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper lubricant.)


  5. N96532
    N96532-UN-17JAN12

    A - Sight Gauge

    Check level of spindle cleaner solution in moistener system tank on sight gauge (A). Add solution if necessary. (See FILLING MOISTENER SYSTEM TANK in Moistener System section.)


  6. NOTE: Moistener system tank must contain at least 190 L (50 gal.) of solution for proper operation of auxiliary water system.

    As spray nozzle is depressed, a slight pause occurs before pump provides full stream.

    N96537
    N96537-UN-24FEB12

    N83568
    N83568-UN-08APR09

    N96538
    N96538-UN-24FEB12

    A - Auxiliary Water System

    B - Spray Nozzle

    C - Water-type Fire Extinguisher

    D - Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher

    Check for proper operation of auxiliary water system (A). Remove spray nozzle (B) and hose from storage box and verify operation of system as shown on decal.


  7. Inspect water-type fire extinguisher (C) and dry chemical fire extinguisher (D) for proper charge. (See fire extinguisher labels for inspection and maintenance information.)

  8. NOTE: Machine must be in harvest mode configuration with row units on the ground to check oil level accurately.

    N96018
    N96018-UN-08FEB12

    N96019
    N96019-UN-12DEC11

    A - Sight Gauge

    B - Fill Port

    Check oil level in sight gauge (A) on hydraulic oil reservoir. Add oil if necessary at fill port (B). (See HYDRAULIC, HYDROSTATIC, AND TRANSMISSION OILS in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper oil.)


  9. N96539
    N96539-UN-18JAN12

    N92647
    N92647-UN-20MAY11

    A - Sight Gauge

    B - Breather

    Check pump drive gearbox oil level. Oil level must be visible in middle of sight gauge (A).


  10. Add oil if necessary. To add oil, remove breather (B) from top of gearbox. Use funnel with long flexible spout to add oil through breather port. (See HYDRAULIC, HYDROSTATIC, AND TRANSMISSION OILS in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper oil.)

  11. N58591
    N58591-UN-12OCT01

    A - Sight Gauge

    B - Plug

    Check row unit gear case oil level. With row units level, oil must be in center of sight gauge (A).


  12. If necessary, remove plug (B) and add oil as needed. (See ROW UNIT GEAR CASE LUBRICANT in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper oil.)

  13. Reinstall plug in fill port.

  14. N88353
    N88353-UN-14APR10

    A - Row Unit Drive Gearbox

    Inspect unit drive gearboxes (A) for leaks.


  15. N96604
    N96604-UN-18JAN12

    N75315
    N75315-UN-28MAR07

    A - Moistener System Valve

    B - Strainer

    C - Nozzles

    Close moistener system valve (A).


  16. Remove and clean solution strainer (B). (See CLEANING SOLUTION STRAINER in Moistener System section.)

  17. Remove and clean nozzles (C) on row units. (See CLEANING NOZZLES in Moistener System section.)

  18. TS202
    TS202-UN-23AUG88

    N96616
    N96616-UN-20JAN12

    A - Fuel Tank

    B - Filler Cap

    C - Sight Gauge

    To fill fuel tank (A), remove filler cap (B).


  19. Remove fuel screen from tank neck and clean if needed. Replace screen.

  20. NOTE: View sight gauge (C) while fueling to help prevent overfilling.

    Fill tank with proper grade of diesel fuel. (See DIESEL FUEL in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section.)

  21. Replace filler cap (B).

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