DEGELMAN PILEDRIVER JOHN DEERE 9510R (01) PDF MANUAL

DEGELMAN PILEDRIVER JOHN DEERE 9510R (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What extremely important issues does this manual help with?

Operation, Safety, and Maintenance.

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What is strongly recommended with this manual?

It is strongly recommended that you read through the entire manual and review it annually for:

• your own personal safety
• the safety of others
• helpful and effective operation techniques
• maintenance procedures
• preventative maintenance

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Who can be contacted for ordering any replacement parts, decals, or manuals?

Your authorized Degelman dealer.

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What is strongly recommended when replacing parts?

Since many parts are specially designed specifically for this dozer blade it is strongly recommended to always replace them with genuine Degelman parts only.

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How is “Right” or “Left” determined in this manual?

The description “Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by the direction the tractor will travel while in use (unless otherwise stated).

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Where can you find the serial number of the dozer blade?

Your serial number is found on the serial number plate.

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Why is it important to record the serial and model number of your dozer?

It is important to record the serial and model number of your dozer for proof of ownership and for any required service or maintenance assistance.

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What does the PileDriver Blade consist of?

The PileDriver Blade consists of a dual-wing dozer blade connected to a pivot/main frame assembly.

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How does this assembly typically mount?

Typically, this assembly mounts to side and axle brackets that are bolted securely onto the frame of your tractor.

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How is the blade attachable/detachable?

The blade is attachable/detachable with a simple HQT (Hydraulic Quick-Tach) mounting system and hydraulic hook-up.

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What options are available for the PileDriver Blade hydraulically controlled ranges of motion?

The PileDriver Blade has options for three hydraulically controlled ranges of motion – lift, wing angle & tilt.

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What are the 3 BIG reasons why SAFETY is important to YOU?

• Accidents Can Disable and Kill
• Accidents Are Costly
• Accidents Can Be Avoided

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What must you ensure as the person responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Degelman implement?

YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain, or work around the machine be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures, and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.

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What is the most important safety device on this equipment?

A SAFE operator.

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What is the operator’s responsibility?

It is the operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. All accidents can be avoided.

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What is the Safety Alert Symbol?

The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages applied to the dozer blade and in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death. Follow the instructions provided on the safety messages.

The Safety Alert Symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

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What protective equipment should you wear?

Wear proper safety equipment such as safety glasses and shoes, hearing protection, hard hats, or any other appropriate items to prevent injury.

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What should you do to prepare for emergencies?

• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctor, hospital, ambulance, and fire department near your phone.

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What are the general safety guidelines?

1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using. Review safety related items with all operators annually.
2. Lower blade to ground, stop tractor engine, place all controls in neutral, set park brake and remove ignition key before servicing, adjusting or repairing.
3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
4. DO NOT allow riders on the machine or tractor during operation or transporting.
5. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children, before starting.
6. DO NOT operate machine on steep side hills or slopes.
7. Be careful when working around or maintaining a high-pressure hydraulic system. Ensure all components are tight and in good repair before starting.
8. Clean all reflectors, lights and the SMV sign before transporting on a highway or public road. Be sure to check with local highway authorities and comply with their lighting requirements.
9. Stay well back from machine when operating. Keep others away.
10. DO NOT operate the Dozer without an adequate amount of rear wheel ballast.

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What should you do to ensure hydraulic safety?

• Keep all parts clean.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Don’t try any makeshift repairs.
• Before operating check that everything is tight and not broken.
• Wear gloves and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use a piece of wood or cardboard but not your hand. High pressure oil will penetrate your skin. If that happens you risk serious injury.

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What should you do to ensure blade safety?

• Lower blade to the ground when not in use.
• Keep clear of blade when tractor is running.
• Keep hands & feet away from under blade.
• Turn engine off when hooking up hydraulics.

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What should you do when transporting the blade?

• Lift blade up then hold with safety chain.
• Make sure SMV sign & reflectors are clean.
• Use your hazard lights.

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What is the Degelman Dozer Blade designed for?

The Degelman Dozer Blade is a push type tractor attachment designed primarily for excavating, levelling and filling of dirt, snow and silage.

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What is the owners or operators responsibility?

It is the owners or operators responsibility to read this manual carefully to learn how to operate the machine safely and how to set it to provide maximum efficiency. Safety is everyone’s business. By following safe operating practices, a safe environment is provided for the operator and bystanders.

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What mechanical checks must be done to ensure the long term integrity of the unit when using the machine for the first time?

A. Before using:

1. Read Operator’s Manual.
2. Lubricate all points shown in the Maintenance Section.
3. Check all bolt tightness.

B. After operating for 2 hours:

1. Check all hardware.
2. Check all hardware tightness.
3. Check all hydraulic system connections. Tighten if any are leaking.

C. After operating 10 hours:

1. Repeat Step B.
2. Go to the service schedule as outlined in the Maintenance Section.

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How should you prepare the tractor?

1. Wheel Spacing
   • Important: To avoid possible damage from over stressing tractor axles, use no tire combination which results in overall width greater than the width of the angle blade.
   • Important: Before beginning operation, turn the wheel fully to the right and left to be sure there is sufficient clearance. If necessary, move the wheels to a wider setting to provide clearance. See your Tractor Operator’s Manual.
2. Rear Wheel Weight and Tire Inflation:
   • Add necessary rear end weights for efficient operation and safety. Any of the cast-iron weights recommended for your tractor or liquid in the tires, may be used for necessary ballast. Be sure the weight is distributed equally on each rear wheel.
   • Inflate front and rear tires to proper pressure as recommended in the Tractor Operator’s Manual for heavy front-mounted implements.
3. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level:
   • Check the oil level in the tractor hydraulic system daily. Refer to your tractor operator’s Manual for Instructions. Keep the oil supply up to the proper level. Before checking oil supply, fully extend and retract angle and lift cylinders 3 – 4 times and return the blade to the ground.

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How does the PileDriver operate?

The PileDriver consists of a blade/cutting edge unit attached to a pivot-main frame combination suspended from the tractor by the front and side mount brackets. By driving the tractor forward with the blade either straight ahead or angled, and allowing the cutting edge to run just under the ground surface – dirt, silage or snow is relocated as desired.

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How do you bleed the hydraulics?

Before beginning operation, bleed the hydraulic system to remove any air. To do this, cycle the hydraulics several times by holding the cylinder fully extended for several seconds. This will cause any trapped air to be purged from cylinder.

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How do you assure smooth operation in cold weather?

To assure smooth operation in cold weather, cycle the cylinders several times to warm the oil in the hydraulic system.

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How can the PileDriver wings be angled?

The PileDriver wings can be hydraulically (optional)or mechanically angled by operating the proper tractor remote cylinder lever or adjusting the mechanical link bars.

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What does hydraulic wing angle allow you to do?

With hydraulic wing angle, the Pile Driver allows you to operate in an infinite amount of positions, so you can push huge amounts of material in a cupped formation. It allows you to close down on either side of the blade so the operator can run the tractor tire on the edge of the bunker walls. And it allows you to close down both sides at the same time so you can keep the blade on the tractor when it’s time for transport.

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How is the hydraulic angling system protected when the blade is overloaded?

A dual relief valve is incorporated to protect the hydraulic angling system when the blade is overloaded. (This valve will bypass the hydraulic fluid and diminish the degrees that the blade was initially angled).

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How do you avoid damage to the tractor or blade?

To avoid damage to tractor or blade, the hydraulic system must be hooked up properly including line to hydraulic tank drain.

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What is the operator’s responsibility?

Every operator should read this manual and be instructed in safe operating procedures. An untrained operator is not qualified to operate this machine and could place themselves or bystanders in danger.

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What is a normal operating range?

Experience will teach you the most efficient operating speed, but as a rule 3-4 MPH (5-7 km/h) is a normal operating range.

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How do you gauge blade depth?

Gauge the depth of cut to push the most material possible without losing speed through spinning the wheels or slowing the tractor engine. Do this by setting the depth shoes (optional), and by regulating the depth for the blade height with the lifting cylinder operating lever.

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What should you do when cutting material?

Dig and cut the material downgrade whenever possible.

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What is included in the Pre-Operation Checklist before using for the FIRST Time?

• Lubricate all points
• Torque all hardware to correct setting
• Check hardware torque & hydraulics after the first 2 hrs & again after 10 hrs.

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What is included in the Pre-Operation Checklist before using EVERY Time?

Check:

• If all points lubricated
• All components attached securely
• Condition of cutting edge
• Depth/skid shoe wear
• Hydraulics:
  • Tractor’s oil reservoir
  • Condition of hoses, lines & fittings

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What are the Skid shoe recommendations for soft uneven ground?

• Skid shoe low
• Blade high

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What are the Skid shoe recommendations for hard even ground?

• Skid shoe high
• Blade low

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What is the procedure when preparing to transport?

1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before converting into transport configuration.
2. Operate the lift hydraulics to raise the blade fully and install a certified safety chain to secure it.
3. Clean the SMV sign, lights and reflectors.
4. Maintain a safe speed. Slow down when cornering and on rough roads.
5. Slow down and pull off to the side of the road when meeting other traffic.
6. Use hazard flashers on tractor unless prohibited by law.

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What are the transport safety guidelines?

• Read and understand ALL the information in the Operator’s Manual regarding procedures and SAFETY when operating the machine in the field/ yard or on the road.
• Check with local authorities regarding machine transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.
• Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when making corners or meeting traffic.
• Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are required by the local highway and transport authorities are in place, are clean and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
• Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to allow faster traffic to pass. Drive on the shoulder, if permitted by law.
• Always use hazard warning flashers on tractor when transporting, unless prohibited by law.

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What is the procedure when preparing to store the PileDriver?

Follow this procedure when preparing to store:

1. Wash the entire machine thoroughly using a water hose or pressure washer to remove all dirt, mud, debris or residue.
2. Inspect all parts to see if anything has become entangled in them. Remove the entangled material.
3. Lubricate all grease fittings to remove any moisture.
4. Inspect all hydraulic hoses, fittings, lines and couplers. Tighten any loose fittings. Replace any hose that is badly cut, nicked or abraded or is separating from the crimped end of the fitting.
5. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting.
6. Oil the exposed rams on the hydraulic cylinder to prevent rusting.
7. Select an area that is dry, level and free of debris.

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What are the storage safety guidelines?

• Store unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not permit children to play near the stored unit.

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What should you do if the Blade Falls Down in transport?

Trace your hoses from front to back of tractor, making sure angle circuit connected to rear relief valve, not lift circuit.

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What should you do if the PileDriver Wings won’t hold?

• Reduce amount of material pushing. Equipped with safety angle relief valve, pressure exceeded.
• Reduce speed of impact on high load. Equipped with safety angle relief valve, pressure exceeded.

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What should you do if the Cutting Edge is Wearing excessively in Center of the Blade?

• Adjust skid shoes to prevent cutting edge contact with road crown.
• Change operation of the PileDriver to prevent running on crown of road.

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What should you do if the Cutting Edge is Wearing excessively at Ends of the Blade?

• Run dozer tilt circuit in float to contour to ground.
• Change operation to prevent this type of contact.
• Adjust skid shoes to prevent contact.

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What should you do if the Hydraulic wing angle circuit Hoses Pop Out of valve stack?

Ensure hydraulic tank drain hose goes directly to tank with no internal pressure.

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What should you do if you Cannot Retract HQT Cylinder Pins when attached to tractor?

Lift PileDriver off ground. (Raising the PileDriver blade off the ground removes pressure from the HQT pins).

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What should you do if it is Difficult or you cannot turn the skid shoe jack handle?

Raise dozer off ground to adjust skid shoe depth.

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What should you do if you are Breaking cutting edge bolts?

Torque 5/8” Gr.8 bolts to 225 lb-ft Torque 3/4” Gr.8 bolts to 400 lb-ft

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What should you do if the PileDriver wings won’t angle or will not come back from full angle?

• Remove and re-install hoses into valve stack.
• Change return to tank line so that no internal pressure, run direct to tank.
• Float hydraulic tilt circuit.

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What should you do if you cannot align the front bracket roller with main frame front quick attach lug?

• Use dozer hydraulic lift circuit to adjust main frame front lug height.
• Use jacks on side on main frame to adjust height. *Open Ball Valve.

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What are the greasing guidelines?

1. Use only a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing, to avoid injecting dirt.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace fitting if necessary.
5. Inject grease until you see grease being expelled from the pin or bushing areas.

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What items should be greased?

• Lift Cylinder Pins 2 per cylinder
• Wing Cylinder Pins 2 per cylinder
• Tilt Cylinder Pins 2 per cylinder
• Tilt Ring 2 per side
• Tilt Plate 2 per side
• Tilt Bushing 1 per side
• Side Bracket Pins 1 per side
• Main Pivot Pins 1 per side

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When should you lube?

Lube after every 8 hours.

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What are the maintenance safety guidelines?

1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items before working with, maintaining or operating the machine.
2. Lower machine to ground, stop the tractor engine, place all controls in neutral, set park brake and remove ignition key before servicing, adjusting or repairing.
3. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making adjustments.
4. Place safety stands or large blocks under the frame before removing tires or working beneath the machine.
5. Be careful when working around or maintaining a high-pressure hydraulic system. Wear proper eye and hand protection when searching for a high pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop when searching for a pin hole leak in a hose or a fitting.
6. Always relieve pressure before disconnecting or working on hydraulic system.

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What should you do to check hardware torque?

Check torque on all hardware periodically. Check after first 2, 10, 40, then every 200 hours.

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What is important to note about torque values?

Torque values listed are for general use only. If a different torque value or tightening procedure is specified for a specific application, do not use these values.

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What should you refer to for proper grade and length of bolts for replacement parts?

Refer to the “Parts” section for proper grade and length of bolts for replacement parts.

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What should you not replace locknuts with?

Do not replace locknuts with nuts and lock washers. Replace all parts with original, specified parts only.

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What do dry values mean?

Dry values shown mean the bolt/nut is plain or zinc plated without any lubrication.

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What are the hydraulic safety guidelines?

1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in neutral before dismounting.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system are kept in good condition and are clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or crimped hoses and metal lines.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tape, clamps or cement. The hydraulic system operates under extremely high pressure. Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention immediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface.
7. Before applying pressure to the system, make sure all components are tight and that lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.

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What should you do to maintain safety decals?

1. Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety decals or signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department. Safety decals will be available upon request.

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How do you install safety decals?

• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
• Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place.

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What is the recommendation for Installing Center Options?

1. Lay center section down on its face, raised up about 5” above ground.
2. Unbolt cutting edge assembly and let swing away to gain better access to hardware.
3. Place wing angle, frame mount and/or tilt assembly brackets down onto center section.
4. Fasten accordingly.
5. Swing cutting edge assembly back into place and securely fasten.

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What is the 10 STEP MOUNTING PROCEDURE to mount the blade?

1. Align the tractor behind the main frame. (Unhook & lower front Tow Cable – if applicable).
2. Open the HQT (Hydraulic Quick-Tach) circuit ball valve. Check and ensure HQT Cylinder pins are retracted.
3. Drive forward close enough to connect the hydraulics. Hook up the hydraulics.
4. Extend the lift cylinders fully.
5. Jack up frame until the main frame hooks are lifted up level with the side bracket roller pins.
6. Drive forward to engage the side bracket pins.
7. Lower main frame hooks onto side bracket pins with jacks until the jack base(s) are approximately 4” to 6” off the ground.
8. Retract the lift cylinders bringing the rear main frame connection into position. (By retracting the lift cylinder, the weight of the front of the blade swings the back frame upward, positioning the HQT Cylinder pins).
9. Activate the HQT Cylinder and ensure both axle pins are engaged and fully secured. IMPORTANT: Close the ball valve to prevent accidental operation of this circuit.
10. Remove frame jacks and place in their storage positions on back of blade. (Re-attach front Tow Cable on front bracket hook – if applicable) IMPORTANT: You must retract the lift cylinders to lift blade before disengaging the HQT (Hydraulic Quick-Tach) cylinder pins! This transfers the weight to the main frame hooks from the rear axle. Otherwise, the whole assembly may come crashing down.

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What is the Procedure to remove the blade?

1. Retract lift cylinder to lift blade.
2. Open the HQT circuit Ball Valve. Activate the HQT Cylinder to Fully Retract both HQT pins.
3. Lower blade by extending the lift cylinders. (Main frame will disengage from axle bracket).
4. Install frame jacks. Raise jack to fully support frame. Roller pins should be raised slightly from hooks in order to back out.
5. Close Ball Valve, disconnect Hydraulics and front Tow Cable (if applicable). Check that connection points are disconnected and clear to back out.
6. Back tractor out. (Re-attach tow cable – if applicable).