JOHN DEERE 482 (01) PDF Document

CAUTION: Whenever any components of the basket lift or engine are to be disconnected or removed for service or replacement, it is very important that the basket be securely blocked so it will not fall and cause serious personal injury or damage to the stripper.

Always service the cotton stripper on level ground and block the wheels to prevent it from moving while it is being serviced.

Be prepared if an accident or fire should occur. Learn where the first aid kit and the fire extinguishers are located-know how to use them.

Always stop the engine before cleaning the cotton stripper.

Keep the operator’s platform clean. Do not use it as a storage area.

Keep the radiator and engine closure screens free of foreign matter. Avoid a possible fire hazard.

Keep all equipment free of dirt and oil. In freezing weather, beware of snow and ice on ladder steps and operator’s platform.

Keep the service area clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when working with electrical equipment.

Make sure the service area is adequately vented. Periodically check the shop exhaust system for leakage. Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.

Use adequate light for the job at hand.

Don’t smoke while refueling or handling highly flammable material.

Engine should be shut off when refueling.

Use care in refueling if the engine is hot.

Don’t use open pans of gasoline or diesel fuel for cleaning parts. Good commercial, nonflammable solvents are preferred.

Provide adequate ventilation when charging batteries.

Don’t check battery charge by placing metal objects across the posts.

Don’t allow sparks or open flame near batteries. Don’t smoke near battery.

Never check fuel, battery electrolyte or coolant levels with an open flame.

Never use an open flame to look for leaks anywhere on the equipment. Never use an open flame as a light anywhere on or around the equipment.

When preparing engine for storage, remember that inhibitor is volatile and therefore dangerous. Seal and tape openings after adding the inhibitor. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury. Before disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve the pressure.

Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that lines, pipes and hoses are not damaged.

Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands, to search for suspected leaks.

If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.

Don’t forget the hydraulic system or diesel fuel injection system may be pressurized! To relieve pressure, follow the technical manual.

When checking hydraulic pressure, be sure to use the correct test gauge for the pressure in the particular system.

Always avoid loose clothing or any accessory-lopping cuffs, dangling neckties and scarves-that can catch in moving parts and put you out of work.

Always wear your safety glasses while on the job.

Keep transmission and brake control units properly adjusted at all times. Before making adjustments, stop engine.

Before removing any housing covers, stop engine. Take all objects from your pockets which could fall into the opened housings. Don’t let adjusting wrenches fall into opened housings.

Don’t attempt to check belt tension while the engine is running.

Don’t adjust the fuel system while the machine is in motion.

Before repairing the electrical system, or performing a major overhaul, make sure the batteries are disconnected.

Avoid working on equipment with the engine running. If it is necessary to make checks with the engine running, ALWAYS USE TWO MEN-one, the operator, at the controls, the other checking where the operator can see him. Also, put the transmission in neutral, set the brake, and apply safety locks. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.

Use extreme caution in removing radiator caps, drain plugs, grease fittings, or hydraulic pressure caps.

Check the stripper for any observed shortage, loss or damage. If any is noted, make the proper notations on the freight bill and immediately notify the carrier.

Remove protective material from stripping units.

Remove blocking and wiring holding stripper to flat car during shipment.

Remove tie-down straps and bolts from drive wheels and install regular bolts from sack taped to basket left-hand front frame. Tighten bolts to 150 ft-lbs. Discard blocks, wire, tie-down straps and bolts.

The stripper is shipped with John Deere Torq-Gard Supreme SAE 10W-20 oil in the engine crankcase. If necessary, add Torq-Gard Supreme SAE 10W-20 or equivalent engine oil until oil level is at the “full” mark on the dipstick.

Remove the filler cap on the hydraulic system fluid reservoir and check oil level on the dipstick. If oil level is low, check for possible leaks or loose connections in the hydraulic system. If necessary, add John Deere Torq-Gard Supreme SAE 10W-20 or an equivalent engine oil, until oil level is at the “full” mark on the dipstick.

IMPORTANT: Use ONLY API Service GL-5 (MIL-L2105B) SAE 90-140 gear lubricant in this transmission. Do not overfill transmission. Remove level plug (or sight glass) and allow sufficient time for oil to “level out” within the housings. Replace plug AFTER any excess oil has drained off.

Check the hydrostatic reservoir oil level in the sight glass. If oil level is low, add John Deere All-Weather Hydrostatic Fluid or Texaco Texamatic Type F-1876 Transmission Fluid until the oil reaches the sight glass. Replace filler cap. IMPORTANT: Keep system tightly closed at all times, except when adding fluid. DO NOT OVERFILL.

Check radiator coolant level. The stripper is shipped from the factory with a non-evaporating antifreeze in the radiator-protecting the cooling system to minus 34°F. IMPORTANT: Do not use antifreeze which contains stop leak additives.

Remove sealing material from the following locations: Exhaust pipe. Air cleaner precleaner screen. Crankcase breather tube. Hydraulic oil reservoir filler cap.

The required inflation pressure is 20 psi*.

The required inflation pressure is 32 psi.

The required inflation pressure is 40 psi.

Each drive wheel tire is filled to 90% capacity with approximately 60 gallons of chromated calcium chloride solution, in a concentration of 5 pounds of chromated calcium chloride in enough water to form 5 quarts of solution.

CAUTION: Observe precautions provided by chemical manufacturer when working with solutions containing chemicals.

Remove protective material from steering column.

The following instructions; “Using Starting Battery”, “Attaching Battery Cables,” “Installing Electrolyte”, and “Removing Resistor from Alternator” are required only when the Cotton Stripper is shipped with a dry-type battery, such as for export.

If the stripper will be moved to a storage area, the battery should not be energized at this time. Attach a starting battery as follows.

1. Connect a jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the starter battery. Connect the other end of this cable to the stripper starter cable.

2. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the starter battery. Connect the other end of this cable to the stripper ground cable.

When the engine starts, remove the starter battery and cables. The engine will run on current from the alternator-if the throttle is advanced at least half way and no accessories are used. IMPORTANT: Leave the resistor attached to the alternator in place at this time.

Connect the cable from the starter to the positive (+) terminal on the battery. Connect the ground cable to the negative (-) terminal on the battery. Always connect the ground cable last.

NOTE: If stripper will be stored, do not add electrolyte at this time. Refer to “Using Starting Battery.” If the cotton stripper will be delivered to the customer shortly, remove battery filler caps and fill each cell with electrolyte to the bottom of the filler neck. Make sure the vent holes in each cap are open, then reinstall the caps.

Use a battery charger to charge the battery at once, at a 30 to 40 ampere rate, for approximately 10 minutes.

After electrolyte has been added to the battery and it has been charged, remove the resistor and strap from the alternator. The resistor and strap may be discarded.

Install cable on alternator and tighten connections.

Raise the stripping units and remove all blocking from the flat car.

Make sure the brakes are working before attempting to move the stripper.

Back the stripper down the loading dock or ramp onto level ground. CAUTION: Be sure to back down rather than go down forward. Avoid accidents, and damage to the stripper.

IMPORTANT: Before attempting to raise the basket, remove the red shipping straps holding the right-hand front and right-hand rear ends of the basket to the support frame. After removing and discarding the straps, cut off each three-inch bolt so it is flush with the remaining nut.

1. Remove the two RED BOLTS which hold the basket lid to the basket frame. These bolts are used for shipping purposes only. IMPORTANT: Extensive damage will result if the basket is raised with the red bolts in place.

2. Attach right-hand end of long basket link to lid lift arm, using OUTER hole at end of link which has two holes (front and rear of basket).

3. Attach left-hand end of link to INSIDE of clip on basket rockshaft bearing support (front and rear of basket).

4. If increased lid opening is desired, move the long lid linkage to the INNER hole. Make sure front and rear linkages are pinned in the corresponding holes to prevent twisting of lid.

IMPORTANT: Be certain that basket hold-down straps have been removed before connecting basket control linkage-to prevent extensive damage to basket and linkage, which could occur if valve is actuated with straps in place.

Connect basket control linkage at the valve under the platform as shown.

If the headlights need adjusting, loosen adjusting nut and position headlight for operation. Tighten adjusting nut.

Check the light wiring connections to make sure they are tight.

If local regulations prohibit use of flashing warning lamps, a special non-flashing controller can be installed so warning lamps emit a steady light.

The special non-flashing controller replaces the regular flashing unit located in the turn signal control box on steering column. To install non-flashing unit: Remove the turn-signal control box by removing the fastening screw located at the bottom of the box. After screw is removed, push up on the box.

To remove the flashing unit from the box, remove the small screw located at the center of the turn signal knob. Remove the knob.

Next, remove the flashing unit by loosening the flat nut located behind the knob.

Install the new non-flashing unit in place of flashing unit. Fasten non-flashing unit to inside of box using the flat nut. Re-install the knob.

Reattach wires to terminal plugs by matching color codes as follows: Re-install turn signal box on steering column.

The color codes are:

• 1-Black
• 2-Red
• 3-Yellow
• 4-Orange
• 5-6 Black

Remove and discard wire holding top grates in stripping units for shipment.

Remove and discard wire holding chains in unit throat during shipment.

Remove wire from height sensing shoes at lower front end of stripping units.

Remove front bolt from blocks. Rotate blocks into position, square with valve pin, and secure in place with front bolt.

The free travel on the brake pedals should be adjusted to provide 2 to 3-1/2-inches free travel. Check to make sure the cotton stripper will roll free and that brakes do not heat.

If adjustments are necessary, first remove all slack from the brake linkage by adjusting the yoke at the bottom of brake pedals or the lock nut on bottom end of the brake rod between operator’s platform and axle housing; then loosen the lock nut on the brake actuating arm (one for each drive wheel) until 2 to 3-1/2 inches free travel is obtained at the foot pedal. Set lock nut up against adjusting nut. If the brake pedals are not in alignment when the brakes are applied, equalize them by increasing the free travel on the one having the least free travel.

The clutch is controlled through a pedal located on the floor of the operator’s platform to the left of the steering panel.

The clutch requires adjustment to maintain 2 to 3-inches free travel (measured at the pedal) to prevent slipping.

IMPORTANT: Make sure clutch is disengaged when pedal is depressed.

To adjust, remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from clutch control rod yoke at the clutch throw-out arm on flywheel housing. Loosen lock nut on yoke and thread the yoke up or down, as necessary, to adjust clutch pedal to the proper free travel. Retighten lock nut on yoke and replace pin and cotter pin.

Check to make sure the starter safety switch operates when the clutch pedal is engaged. If not, loosen adjusting nuts and position switch so it will operate when clutch is engaged. Tighten adjusting nuts.

Adjust the safety starter switch by first placing the speed control range lever in neutral; then disconnect cable from arm, allowing arm to return to neutral. Align ball of safety switch with groove in mounting plate. Tighten bolts and connect cable. If still not operational, add or remove shim washers on safety switch so the engine will start only when speed range lever is in neutral.

Remove the dust cup from the air cleaner and clean if necessary. Check wing nut and make sure it is tight.

Re-install the dust cup. Make sure arrows on the end of the dust cup point up.

Check and clean the pre-cleaner screen of lint and dirt, if necessary.

Check and clean, if necessary, the hydraulic breather cap and crankcase breather vent.

Belt should be kept tight enough to prevent slipping with fan operating at rated speed (3500 rpm).

To adjust tension on fan drive belt, remove pivot bolt. Turn adjusting nut clockwise to increase tension, counterclockwise to decrease tension. Replace pivot bolt.

NOTE: Belts require frequent checking for the first few hours (until the initial stretch is removed from the belt). Check after Engine Run-in.

Specifications for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper Stripping Units-Brush are:

The ROW WIDTHS specifications for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper are:

NOTE: 30 to 34-inch (762 to 864 mm) width in skip-row cotton only.

The GROUND SPEEDS (At rated engine speed of 2500 rpm) for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper are:

The CAPACITIES for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper are:

The SHIPPING WEIGHTS for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper are:

*With cab add 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)

The TIRE specifications for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper are:

The Basket Dumping Heights for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper are:

The ENGINE specifications for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper (Gasoline and LP-Gas) are:

The ENGINE speeds for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper (Gasoline and LP-Gas) are:

The Fuel System specifications for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper Diesel Engine (Model 6329DN-03) are:

The ENGINE (Diesel) specifications for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper (Model 6329DN-03) are:

The OPERATOR’S CAB specifications for the JOHN DEERE 482 Cotton Stripper are: