John Deere 300A Auger Platform 31 36 61 and 66 Hay Conditioners Operator’s Manual Instant Download (PIN915001-) (Publication No.OME81740)

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300A AUGER PLATFORM 31, 36, 61 AND 66 HAY
CONDITIONERS (SERIAL NO. 915001- )
300A AUGER PLATFORM 31, 36, 61 AND 66 HAY
CONDITIONERS (SERIAL NO. 915001- )
OME81740 H1
English
JOHN DEERE OTTUMWA WORKS OME81740 H1
LITHO IN THE U.S.A. ENGLISH
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Introduction
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to
operate and service your machine correctly.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury
or equipment damage. THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED a permanent part of your machine and
should remain with the machine when you sell
it. MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both
metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use
only correct replacement parts and fasteners.
Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific
metric or inch wrench. RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND
sides are determined by facing in the direction
the implement will travel when going
forward. WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERS (P.I.N.) in the Specification section.
Accurately record all the numbers to help in
tracing the machine should it be stolen. Your
dealer also needs these numbers
when you order parts. File the identification
numbers in a secure place off the
machine. WARRANTY is provided as part of John
Deere's support program for customers who operate
and maintain their equipment as described in this
manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty
certificate which you should have received from
your dealer. This warranty provides you the
assurance that John Deere will back its products
where defects appear within the warranty period.
In some circumstances, John Deere also provides
field improvements, often without charge to the
customer, even if the product is out of warranty.
Should the equipment be abused, or modified to
change its performance beyond the original
factory specifications, the warranty will become
void and field improvements may be denied.
Setting fuel delivery above specifications or
otherwise overpowering machines will result in
such action. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER'S warranty
applicable to your machine may not apply outside
the U.S.
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Contents
Page
Page
05-1
Safety
Troubleshooting ... 30-1
Transporting 10-1 Operating the Auger
Platform Before Operating Checks ..............
15-1
Service Practice Safe Service Procedures
........ 35-1 Tightening Bearing Locking Collars
....... 35-1 Installing O-ring Connector Link
.......... 35-1 Care of Chains
..................... 35-2 Care of V-Belts
..................... 35-3 Auger and Reel Speeds
.............. 35-4 Changing Auger Speed
................ 35-4 Adjusting Auger Drive Chain
Tension ...... 35-5 Changing Reel Speed .......
........ 35-5
Breaking In the Auger Platform ..........
Determining Starting and Ground Speed ... Knife
Overlap ........ .............
15-1 15-2 15-2
Producing Uniform Windrows ......... .. 15-3
Cutterbar ......................... 15-3
Knife Hold-Downs ................... Platform
Guard Angle and Gauge Shoes ... Reel
... ... ... ... .... ....
15-4 15-4 15-5
Adjusting Reel Drive Chain Tension ... ... 35-6
Adjusting Auger to Deck Clearance ....... 35-6
Adjusting Auger to Stripper Clearance ..... 35-7
Adjusting Auger Slip Clutch .............
35-7 Slipping Auger Slip Clutch ...... ......
35-9
Auger ............................ 15-6
Conditioner .. .....................
15-6 Platform Float ...................... 15-7
Additional Auger Flaps ................ 35-10
Ground Speed .. ................... Cutting
Alfalfa ...................... Cutting Grass
... .......... .......
15-7 15-8 15-9
Adjust!ng Reel Clutch ................. 35-10
Adjusting Reel Vertically ...............
35-11 Adjusting Reel Front-To-Rear ...........
35-11 Adjusting Cam ......................
35-12 Adjusting Cam Followers ..............
35-13 Replacing Reel Teeth in Right-Hand
and Center Section ....................
35-14 Replacing Reel Teeth in Left-Hand Section
......................... 35-15 Adjusting
Conditioner Drive Idler (31 and 61 Conditioners)
................... 35-16 Adjusting Conditioner
Drive Belt (31 and 61 Conditioners)
................... 35-17 Adjusting Roll Timing
(31 and 61 Conditioners) .....................
35-18 Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt (36 and 66
Conditioners) ................... 35-18 Adjusting
Upper Roll Drive Chain (36 and 66 Conditioners)
................... 35-18 Adjusting Lower Roll
Drive Chain ......... 35-19 Adjusting Roll Timing
(36 and 66 Conditioners) .....................
35-19 Adjusting Knife Drive Belt (Both Sides)
..... 35-19
Cutting Tall Crop .................... 15-10 Dirt
or Mud Buildup ..................
15-11 Adjusting Platform Float ...............
15-11 Adjusting Platform Guard Angles .........
15-12 Adjusting Conditioner Roll Pressure .......
15-12 Adjusting Roll Spacing ................
15-13
Attachments Double Gauge Shoes Tall Stubble Gauge
Shoes Additional Reel Bats Cutterbar Knife
Sections Non-Clog Cutting Parts Tall Crop
Dividers Tall Crop Kit Slow-Down Sprocket Deck
Sheets Auger Shield Rubber Auger Flaps . .
20-1 20-1 20-1 20-1 20-2 20-2 20-2 20-3 20-3 20-3
20-3
Lubrication and Maintenance 25-1
Continued on next page
All information, illustrations and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time
w'ithout notice.
DEERE 8 COMPANY AlI rights reserved A John Deere
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Page Removing Knives ....................
35-20 Installing Regular Guards ..............
35-22 Installing Non-Clog Guards .............
35-25 Installing Center Knives on L.H. and
R.H. Adjusteng utterbar ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
' ' 3526 Adjusting Regular Knife
H'old-Downs .... . 35-27 Adjusting Non-Clog
Knife Hold-Downs ..... 35-28 Cutterbar Knife
Sections ............... 35-29 Sharpening Knife
Sections on Both Non-Clog and Regular Cutterbars
....... 35-29 n d!attnn do width "
3530 Adjusting Forming Shield Hetght ' . ....
.. 35-31 Removing Rock Door .................
35-31 Adjusting Gauge Shoes ...............
35-31 Replacing Auger Drive Chain ............
35-32 Storage 40-1 Crime Prevention
Tips 45-1 Assembly .... ..... .....
.... 50-1 specifications 551
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Safety
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the
safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on
your machine or in this manual, be alert to the
potential for personal injury. Follow
recommended precautions and sate operating
practices.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal wordDANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTIONis used with the safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious
hazards.
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near
specific hazards. General precautions are listed
on CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls
attention to safety messages in this manual.
AWARNING
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FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all
safety messages in this manual and on your
machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety
signs. Be sure new equipment components and
repair parts include the current safety signs.
Replacement safety signs are available from your
John Deere dealer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use
controls properly. Do not let anyone operate
without instruction. Keep your machine in proper
working condition. Unauthorized moditications to
the machine may impair the function and/or safety
and affect machine life. If you do not
understand any part of this manual and need
assistance, contact your John Deere dealer.
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BEFORE OPERATING Become familiar with operator's
manual, machine decals, and Safety section of
this manual. Remove foreign objects from
machine. Become familiar with all controls
effecting machine functions. Make sure everyone
is clear of the machine. Never allow riders on
machine or near machine while it is running. Be
sure shields and guards are in place and in good
condition before starting. Some driveline and
hookup shields are designed to stop rotating upon
contact while the shaft continues to
rotate. Check rotating shields to ensure they
are free to turn. Make necessary repairs if these
shields will not turn.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close fitting
clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the
job. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable
hearing protective device such as earmuffs or
earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises. Operating equipment
safely requires the full attention of the
operator. Do not wear radio or music headphones
while operating machine.
05-2
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HANDLE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SAFELY Direct exposure
to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury.
Potentially hazardous chemicals used with John
Deere equipment include such items as lubricants,
coolants, paints, and adhesives.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides
specific details on chemical products physical
and health hazards, satety procedures, and
emergency response techniques.
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Check the MSDS before you start any job using a
hazardous chemical. That way you will know
exactly what the risks are and how to do the job
safely. Then follow procedures and recommended
equipment. (See your John Deere dealer for
MSDS's on chemical products used with John Deere
equipment.)
DX, V.SDS,NA
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STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES Entanglement in
rotating driveline can cause serious injury or
death. Keep tractor master shield and driveline
shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating
shields turn freely. Wear close fitting
clothing. Stop the engine and be sure PTO
driveline is stopped before making adjustments,
connections, or cleaning out PTO driven equipment.
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USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES Slow moving
tractors, self-propelled equipment and towed
implements or attachments can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They are difficult
to see, especially at night. Avoid personal
injury or death resulting from collision with a
vehicle. Flashing warning lights and turn signals
are recommended whenever driving on public roads.
To increase visiblility, use the lights and
devices provided with your machine. For some
equipment, install extra flashing warning
lights. Keep safety items in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged items. An implement
safety lighting kit is available from your John
Deere dealer.
DX,FLASH
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PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Understand service
procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and
dry. Never lubricate or service machine while it
is moving. Keep hands, feet, and clothing from
power-driven parts. Disengage all power and
operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower
equipment to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove
the key. Allow machine to cool. Securely support
any machine elements that must be raised for
service work. Keep all parts in good condition
and properly installed. Fix damage immediately.
Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup
ot grease, oil, or debris.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before making
adjustments on electrical systems or welding on
machine.

DX,I3ERV
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• REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING
• Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust.
• Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is
  heated by welding, soldering, or using a torch.
• Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area.
  Dispose of paint and solvent properly.
• Remove paint before welding or heating
• If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the
  dust.
• Wear an approved respirator.
• If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove
  stripper with soap and water before welding.
  Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and
  other flammable material from area. Allow fumes
  to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or
  heating.

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AVOID HEATING NEAR PRESSURIZED FLUID
LINES Flammable spray can be generated by heating
near pressurized fluid lines, resulting in severe
burns to yourself and bystanders. Do not heat by
welding, soldering, or using a torch near
pressurized fluid lines or other flammable
materials. Pressurized lines can be accidentally
cut when heat goes beyond the immediate flame
area.
OX,TORCH
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AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS Escaping fluid under
pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines.
Tighten all connections before applying
pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of
cardboard. Protect hands and body from high
pressure fluids. If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the
skin must be surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar
with this type of injury may call the Deere
Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois,
or other knowledgeable medical source.
STORE ATTACHMENTS SAFELY Stored attachments such
as dual wheels, cage wheels, and loaders can fall
and cause serious injury or death. Securely
store attachments and implements to prevent
falling. Keep playing children and bystanders
away from storage area.
05-5
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DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Improperly disposing of
waste can threaten the environment and ecology.
Potentially harmful waste used with John Deere
equipment include such items as oil, fuel,
coolant, brake fluid, filters, and batteries. Use
leakproof containers when draining fluids. Do not
use food or beverage containers that may mislead
someone into drinking from them. Inquire on the
proper way to recycle or dispose of waste from
your local environmental or recycling center, or
from your John Deere dealer. Do not pour waste
onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water
source. DX,DpAlN .19-1?'MAR91
05-6
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Transporting
PREPARING FOR TRANSPORT CAUTION Slow moving
tractors, self-propelled equipment and towed
implements or attachments can create a ha2ard
when driven on public roads. They are difficult
to see, especially at night. Avoid personal
injury or death resulting from collision with a
vehicle. Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended whenever driving on
public roads. To increase visiblility, use the
lights and devices provided with your machine.
For some equipment, install extra flashing
warning lights. Keep safety items in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged items. An
implement safety lighting kit is available from
your John Deere dealer.

• CAUTION Braking to stop towed loads from
  transport speeds can cause the towed load to
  swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load
  weighs more than the tractor and Is not equipped
  with brakes.
• Follow recommended speed-weight ratio
  guidelines
• Maximum speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) when towing
  load equal to or less in weight than the tractor.
• Reduce speed to 10 mph (16 km/h) when towing load
  up to double the tractor welght.
• Do not tow loads exceeding double the tractor
  weight.
• Use additional caution when towing loads under
  adverse surface conditions, when turning, and on
  inclines.

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Operating the Auger Platform

• BEFORE OPERATING CHECKS
• CAUTION Never adjust the auger platform
• " with power engaged. Disengage PTO and shut off
  tractor engine.
• lnspect and service machine before starting work
  each day.
• Lubricate.
• Check knife drive arm and pin for looseness.
• Check knife drive case for looseness.
• Check belts and chains for proper tension and
  alignment.
• lnspect cutterbar for broken sections and
  misaligned guards.
• Check for loose bolts or missing cotter pins.
• Check operation of platform lift controls.

• BREAKING IN THE AUGER PLATFORM
• IMPORTANT Atter initial break-in, do not operate
  machine empty for long periods of time to avoid
  accelerated wear.
• Run platform empty, inspecting frequently for
  wear or malfunctions. First run at slow idle
  speed, then inspect machine. Then increase speed
  to full throttle and reinspect the machine.
• After 8 hours of field operation, check knife
  drive case mounting bolts (A), knife drive arm
  nut (B), and 1/2-in. casting bolts (C) (seven
  bolts per side) for tightness.
• Tighten mounting bolts (A) to 200 lb-ft (271 N
  m) tighten knife drive arm nut (B) to 200 lb-ft
  (271 N'm) and tighten casting bolts (C) to 125
  lb-ft (170 N m).
• EX,300G'2J,B 10-18J UL91

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Operating the Auger Platform
DETERMINING STARTING AND GROUND SPEED IMPORTANT
Do not engage platform with engine running at
high speed. This may cause undue damage or
possible breakage. Operate plattorm at rated PTO
speed. Running under speed may cause plattorm to
clog when crop is heavy. Where conditions make it
necessary to slow ground speed, do not reduce
engine speed. Slow ground speed reduces the
capacity of the machine and can cause uneven
windrows. Depending on crop conditions a speed
of 3 to 7 miles per hour (5 to 11 km/h) will
produce a good windrow. C05,30 OAJ,C -1
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KNIFE OVERLAP The two knives overlap two sections
at the middle of the platform. It is not
necessary to time the knives together, they cut
against the guards and hold-downs not against
each other. It is normal for the knives to slowly
go in and out of time and has no effect on
machine performance.
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The overlapping knife sections wear faster than
the other sections and need to be serviced more
often. Dull knives at the overlap can cause a
streak of uncut material under the windrow.

Periodically check the cut stubble under the
windrow for signs of streaking. If streaking
occurs, sharpen, adjust hold-downs or replace
knives.
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Operating the Auger Platform
PRODUCING UNIFORM WINDROWS Uniform windrows are
produced when the following components are
adjusted for the existing crop conditions
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CUTTERBAR There cannot be any hesitation of the
crop at the cutterbar if a uniform windrow is to
be produced. Knife sharpness and knife-to-guard
fit contribute to a clean cut. Use a sharp knife.
(See Sharpening Knife Sections in Service
section.) The rate of knife wear varies depending
upon crop and field conditions. Some grasses
require knife replacement twice per day, while a
knife may last all season in alfalfa. A dull
knife doeen't cut all of the stems cleanly
causing an intermixing of cut and uncut stems.
This intermix interferes with the flow of cut
stems by the reel causing rough stubble and an
uneven windrow. The bad cutting action also
necessitates a slower ground speed. X,300
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Operating the Auger Platform

• KNIFE HOLD-DOWNS
• For good shearing action, adjust hold-downs (A)
  for the minimum gap between knife section and
  knife guards. Check hold-down periodically.
• Use the correct type of cutterbar guard. The
  regular guards are preferred for most field
  conditions. The non-clOg 9UaFdsare recommended
  for
• Down, tangled, or matted crops.
• Hard cutting conditions such as fine stem grass,
  native grass, or heavy or wet undergrowth.
• Trashy fields containing weeds, mouse nests, old
  windrows or old twine.

PLATFORM GUARD ANGLE AND GAUGE SHOES The crop
flow at the cutterbar can also be affected by the
angle ot the platform guard. (See Adjusting
Platform Guard Angle in this section.) As the
guard angle is increased, the path of the crop
becomes steeper possibly hindering the flow at
the cutterbar. Use only 6 degree angle in rocky
conditions to reduce guard and knife
damage. Adjust the gauge shoes to control
stubble height. (See Adjusting Gauge Shoes in
Service section.) If the gauge shoes push dirt or
crop in soft fields, use a flatter guard
angle. M.300GSJ. F -4 9-OU UN84
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Operating the Auger Platform
REEL Continuous movement of crop from the
cutterbar to the auger is critical to uniform
windrowing. The reel aids movement of crop across
the cutterbar and deck sheet into the auger. The
reel also lifts down crop in front of the
cutterbar. Adjust the reel cam for the latest
release possible without causing the crop to be
carried over the top of the reel. If release is
too early, it will leave crop on the cutterbar or
deck which causes uneven feeding. If the release
is too late, it will cause excessive carryover.
This adjustment is sensitive to crop volume and
may need to be readjusted to match field
conditions. Set the reel height as low as
possible. Some of the teeth may contact the
cutterbar, guards, or deck sheets slightly. Set
the reel height after setting cam. Reel speed is
related to ground speed. The reel tooth tips
should run about 10 to 25 percent faster than
ground speed. If reel speed is too slow it will
restrict crop flow if it is too fast it will
cause shatter or reel carryover. The reel's
ability to pick up down crop can be improved by
adding one or two additional reel bats.
Positioning the reel close to the ground by
adjusting the gauge shoes or using a steeper
guard angle will also help pickup down
crop. zxnooAeio ixJuLe,
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Operating the Auger Platform AUGER The auger
speed generally depends on the amount of material
being handled. Tall crop, heavy crop, or high
ground speed requires a fast auger. Light crops
or slow grouni speed may require less auger
speed. The auger to deck and stripper clearance
should be 0.08 to 0.35 in. (2 to 9 mm). Poor
stripper adjustment can cause auger carryover
(crop going around the auger). The rubber auger
flaps (A) are required to turn the converging
crop toward the conditioner. Two flaps are
satisfactory for most conditions.
CONDITIONER In heavy or tall crop it is necessary
to reduce roll pressure. This may also help in
interwoven crop that tends to rope or grow along
the ground. Reducing roll pressure will reduce
stem shredding and over conditioning and result
in faster ground speed. When windrowing seed or
grain, remove the conditioner, center deck
sheets, and auger flaps, and readjust platform
float. When operating without a conditioner, in
heavy crop, continue forward travel long enough
to clear all crop from the platform before
stopping. Raise the platform, travel until all
material leaves the platform, then stop. Material
falling directly below the auger, if allowed to
build up will be wrapped around the auger. This
will result in an extremely tight auger plug.

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Operating the Auger Platform
PLATFORM FLOAT The platform float should be set
as light as possible. The platform should follow
uneven ground without gouging, scraping or
bouncing.
GROUND SPEED Some fields have a predominant
grain" where the material leans or lays in a
particular direction. The material will flow
through the platform and form a uniform windrow
at a fast ground speed when traveling with the
grain. When traveling against the grain, the
material may tend to become tangled. The windrow
may loose its uniform appearance even at reduced
ground speed. Uniformity can be improved by
selecting travel directions which minimize
cutting against the grain. EX,300G'2J, I
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