Case IH DC162 Operators Manual

DC162 Disc Mower-Conditioner Operators Manual 87639807 10/08 1st Printing

0-1 TO THE OWNER This manual contains information concerning the adjustment and maintenance of your Case IH Model DC162 with conditioner rolls or DC162 with flail disc mower-conditioner. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into this disc mower-conditioner. Please have all operators read this manual carefully and keep it available for ready reference. Your Case IH dealer will instruct you in the general operation of your disc mower-conditioner. (Refer to the Delivery Report at the back of this manual.) Your dealers staff of factory-trained service technicians will be glad to answer any questions that may arise regarding the operation of your disc mower-conditioner. Your Case IH dealer carries a complete line of genuine Case IH service parts. These parts are manufactured and carefully inspected to insure high quality and accurate fitting of any necessary replacement parts. Be prepared to give your dealer the model and product identification number of the disc mower-conditioner, when ordering parts. Locate these numbers now and record them below. Refer to the General Information section of this manual for the location of the model and product identification numbers of your disc mower-conditioner. Model Product Identification Number WARNING This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. WARNING Pictures in this manual may show protective shielding open or removed to better illustrate a particular feature or adjustment. Be certain, however, to close or replace all shielding before operating the machine. IMPROVEMENTS CNH America LLC is continually striving to improve its products. We reserve the right to make improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so, without incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.

0-2 CONTENTS SAFETY 0-5 .............................................................. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1 ............................................. OPERATION 2-1 .......................................................... LUBRICATION 3-1 ........................................................ MAINTENANCE 4-1 ....................................................... TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1 ................................................. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 6-1 ............................................... SPECIFICATIONS 7-1 ..................................................... INDEX 7-5 ............................................................... DELIVERY REPORT 7-7 ...................................................

0-3 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

0-4 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS PERSONAL SAFETY Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the personal safety of you and those working with you. Please take the time to read them. DANGER This word DANGER indicates an immediate hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The color associated with Danger is RED. WARNING This word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE. CAUTION This word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The color associated with Caution is YELLOW. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. MACHINE SAFETY The precautionary statement (IMPORTANT) is followed by specific instructions. This statement is intended for machine safety. IMPORTANT: The word IMPORTANT is used to inform the reader of something he needs to know to prevent minor machine damage if a certain procedure is not followed. INFORMATION NOTE: Instructions used to identify and present supplementary information. ASAE S441.3 FEB04 ISO 11684 VERSION -- FEB 08

0-5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. To help prevent accidents, read the following precautions before operating this equipment. Equipment should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so. Carefully review the procedures given in this manual with all operators. It is important that all operators be familiar with and follow safety precautions. SAFE OPERATION 1. Never operate the machine with any shield raised. Always operate the disc mower- conditioner with the covers and shields in place and skirts clipped together. 2. A tractor with an enclosed cab is recommended when operating a rotary disc cutting machine. 3. Before swinging the tongue, be sure the machine will clear any obstructions. Be sure bystanders are clear of the machine when swinging the tongue. Air in the system or high hydraulic flow rate can cause erratic operation. 4. Loose stones and foreign objects can be deflected toward the operator on machines with rotary discs. 5. Immediately replace any skirt that is torn or has a hole in it. 6. Tilt the cutter bar back in fields where stones and foreign objects are present, to raise the cutting knives and minimize debris deflected from the knives and reduce knife damage. If stones or other foreign objects enter the cutter bar, they can be deflected toward the operator or bystanders, resulting in physical injury. 7. Stand clear! Rotating elements may cause serious bodily injury. 8. Do not attempt to remove material from the disc mower-conditioner while it is in operation. Shut the tractor off and allow the rotating discs to stop before leaving the tractor. 9. Always operate the disc mower-conditioner with the covers and shields in place. Do not lean against or stand on the covers or shields. 10. Do not attempt to unplug conditioner rolls without first relieving roll pressure. Roll pressure could cause top conditioner roll to move downward suddenly and could cause personal injury. 11. Replace damaged knives, knife hardware or discs immediately to prevent an accident. 12. The tractor end of the primary PTO shaft has a CV joint which is heavy. Be careful when handling it. Dropping it could cause personal injury to yourself and damage the CV joint. 13. Always replace or close all shields after making repairs, adjustments, or after lubrica- ting. Shields are for your protection. Keep them in place! SAFE SERVICING 1. Fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury. Always protect the skin and eyes from escaping fluid under pressure. Before disconnecting lines or fittings, be sure to release all pressure by operating the tractor control valves. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that hoses and connections are not damaged. If injured by escaping fluid, obtain medical assistance at once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if medical treatment is not administered immediately. 2. If hydraulic couplers must be changed, be sure to bleed off any residual pressure slowly. 3. Never adjust or make a repair with the disc mower-conditioner running. Disengage the PTO and shut off the tractor engine before attempting to make adjustments or service the machine. Wait for all rotating parts to stop before opening shielding, covers, or standing close to the machine. 4. Be sure that the header lift locks are engaged before working on a raised header.

0-6 5. The header must be resting on the ground or suspended in the transport position by the header lift locks during lubrication or maintenance. 6. The bottom leading edge of worn discs can become very sharp; wear gloves to prevent injury. 7. Before disconnecting the lift cylinder hose, be sure the header is resting on the ground or on the header lift locks. SAFE ROAD TRAVEL 1. Failure to engage the header lift locks and tongue swing cylinder lock when transporting machine could cause the machine to drop onto the pavement or to swing to the right into roadside obstacles or ditches if the tractor hydraulics are accidentally engaged during transport. 2. When driving on a public road or highway, use the proper lights for adequate warning to the operators of other vehicles. Check your local government regulations concerning the use of warning devices. 3. Before transporting on public roads make sure all the lighting and markings are operating, located correctly, and have been properly cleaned to ensure visibility. 4. Use the flashing, hazard lights. 5. Limit towing speeds to 32 km/hr (20 mph) maximum. 6. The safety chain must always be used when towing the mower-conditioner.

0-7 SAFETY DECALS The following safety decals have been placed on your machine in the areas indicated. They are intended for your personal safety and for those working with you. Please take this manual and walk around your machine to note the content and location of these warning signs. Review these warning signs and the operating instructions detailed in this manual with your machine operators. Keep the decals legible. If they are not, obtain replacements from your authorized dealer. The decal replacement part numbers are listed with each decal. 2 2 5 6 2 2 2 5 5 7 9 10 1 1 19997824 19997824A 3 16 16 15 16 6 16 17 17 1 Conditioning Rolls

0-8 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 6 7 9 10 5 6 1 1 19996712 16 16 15 16 16 17 14 14 17 2 Flail

0-9 19997825 19997825A 9 7 9 7 4 8 14 14 12 13 3 3 Conditioning Rolls

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