New Generation Picking Head

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Harvester Training 2004
New Generation Picking Head
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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Features -

• Full floating head
• Tiltable and self aligning
• Has a soft pick
• Hydraulic, symmetrical width adjustment 10
• Easy setup to suit canopy, yield variety
• Variable speed settings, from 0 - 550 rpm
• Extremely robust construction.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Head Timing -

• pre-set in the URM factory
• should not need to be altered
• left and right sides linked by a central drive
  shaft
• ensures both sides operate simultaneously.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Head Timing - If the driveshaft has been
removed. The timing can be checked using these
procedures-

• Turn the Left side Drive-line by hand until the
  locking plate and hole are in the correct
  position
• Use a bolt to Lock the left drive-line in
  place.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2

• Head Timing - The picking head is correctly
  timed when the key-ways in the eccentrics are
  facing as illustrated.

FRONT
Outside keyway
RHS
LHS
Inside keyway
BACK
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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Head Timing , continued-

• Turn the Right drive-line by hand until the
  keyways are facing as illustrated.
• Reinstall the timing driveshaft, closest spline,
• Remove the locking bolt on the Left side.
• Manually turn the drive line over slowly,

• Ensure the finger carriers move back and forth in
  a synchronized motion,
• Warning Always check the locking bolt has been
  removed before starting the machine hydraulics.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Drive Line - For fine-tuning, if necessary, it
is possible to manipulate the coupling in the
vertical drive-line.

• The coupling can be split - allowing the vertical
  drive-shaft to rotate.
• The sprocket can now be moved in either
  direction, 1-tooth at a time.
• Ensure the chain joiner covers etc, are
  securely re-fastened before operating the machine.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Drive Link Adjustment - the design has the
ability to change the movement of the picking
rods front and rear.

• Some grape varieties can prove difficult to
  remove.
• Increasing the RPM of the head.
• Adjusting the width of the finger gap.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Finger Carriers - It is important to ensure the
Finger Carriers are set, and maintained, at the
correct angle.

• A template is supplied to visually check the
  finger carrier angles.
• The same template is used front and rear - by
  utilizing opposite ends.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2

• The angle is adjusted by changing the length of
  the adjacent turnbuckle.
• Remember to re-tighten the locknuts afterwards.
• Note the angle is greater on the front carriers.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Through Passage - The design offers
symmetrical movement, for adjusting the through
passage width.

• The profile width of the vine canopy can vary
  significantly.
• The through passage width is important for soft
  fruit removal minimizing vine damage.
• Available hydraulic width adjustment of 125 mm,
  (5) each side.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Angle Adjustment - The picking head has
adjustment for setting the angle of the picking
rod banks.

• Turnbuckles at the top allow the operator to
  angle in the sides.
• Important with the sides angled, the available
  width adjustment is less.
• If the Head is spread too far, the timing drive
  shaft may separate.
• The width adj. may be as low as 80 mm.

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Picking Rods - This new picking head is only
available with - 3 ft spacing, Long Bow Rods.

• Bow rods are used in a short stroke higher
  speed mode of picking.
• The rods holder spacing is infinitely variable.
• Factory set at 4" spacing, inter spaced between
  left and right-hand sides.
• Tool supplied for this purpose

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New Generation Picking Head MK2
Maintenance - Regular maintenance and checking
is essential to ensure reliable operation and
performance.

• Never work on the harvester unless
• all controls are off
• the park brake is ON
• PTO is disengaged (Tow)
• the ignition is off
• the wheels are chocked
• and the key has been removed.

• Wash with fresh, clean water every ten hours.
• Check and tighten all mounting/assembly bolts.
• Check for oil leaks and repair immediately.
• Check all bearings bushes.
• Check picking rods holders and clamps.
• Replace any worn or damaged items.
• Check oil level in gearboxes.
• Lubricate all grease points.

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Maintenance - Regular maintenance and checking
is essential to ensure reliable operation and
performance.
The chain cover needs to be removed and
lubricated every 100 hours Check screws and keys
at the same time Check locking screws of
eccentric's Visually check alignment of drive
coupling each day
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