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Basic setting and threshing

2. Programming at position “10" of the


setpoint transmitter (53)
Perform programming as described under 1.
With this programming, the cutting height of 150 mm
can be slightly exceeded when used with Auto-
Contour.
TAKE NOTE! The cutting unit can oscillate. It is
particularly important that the cutting unit relief springs
are precisely adjusted.
Note:
Programmes can also be carried out between the “0 -
10” positions on the setpoint transmitter (53). This
changes the maximum cutting height.
(Fig. 75, 76 and 77)

Setting table for automatic cutting height control

workspace Programming Tendency impact on function LED


factor (setpoint display
generator 53) positiv negatively
ely
Standard 5 flash at the
same time

Standing grain 5 to 8.5 max. cutting Oscillation flash at the


height up to 150 tendency same time
mm Sensitivity
Contact
pressure

Storage grain 0 to 5 Sensitivity max. Cutting flash at the


contact pressure height below 150 same time
Oscillation mm

Soya cutter 8.5 to 10 Transverse blink


adjustment alternately
more sensitive

The control system is more stable if the distance between the adjustable cutting tool blades and the ground is not too great.

When pushing the floor onto the knife beam (especially with large tires), the adjustable runners must
be further emphasized. As a result, better contact pressure regulation is achieved.
DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 3.25
Basic setting and threshing

Start cutting height preselection with


automatic control
(machines with auto contour)
Start the engine, switch on the threshing unit and cutting unit.
Switch on the safety toggle switch (62) and toggle
switch (50).
Select the desired cutting height (over 150 mm) on the
rotary knob (52), tap on the push button (3). The light
indicator (C) lights up and the cutting unit is lowered or
raised to the preselected cutting height, depending on
whether the cutting unit is above or below half the
preselected cutting height.
As soon as the cutting unit has reached the preselected
cutting height, this can be read from the display (21) on
the threshing information desk. The cutting height can be
changed at any time by adjusting the button (52).
(Fig. 78, 79 and 80)

TAKE NOTE! When the rotary knob (52) is in the “O”


position, the cutting height should be in the lowest position
of the cutter
Do not fall below 150 mm. If necessary, adjust the sensor (L)
on the intake channel accordingly.
(Fig. 79 and 81)

Raise the cutting unit:


By pressing the push button (1), the cutting unit is raised
and the cutting height preset is switched off at the same
time.
(Fig. 80)

Lower the cutting unit and switch on the cutting height preset:
By tapping on the push button (3), cutting heights are
selected and the cutting unit is set to the preselected
cutting height.
TAKE NOTE! By pressing the push buttons (1 and 2),
the cutting height selection is always switched off and
can only be switched on again by tapping on the push
button (3).
(Fig. 80)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

CLAAS Contour system (top-up pressure control)


(machine without Auto-
Contour) Working method:
Thanks to the Contour system, the cutting unit becomes automatic
guided automatically with optimal contact pressure on the ground.
As a result, absorption losses are largely avoided and wear
on runners, ear jacks and knife bars is significantly reduced.

Make or observe the following settings, as described in


Auto-Contour:
1. Adjust cutter relief springs
2. Check the cutter suspension and smooth
running of the inclined conveyor suspension
3. Set cutting height display
4. Discharge notice
5. Set the cutting unit lowering speed, see pages 3.21
and 3.22

Adjust contact pressure (cutting unit relief)


The contact pressure must always be set in the field.
Depending on the soil conditions, the contact pressure on
the shift rail (S) on the control box of the Contour system
can be adjusted.
To adjust, loosen the locknut (K). Adjust the nut (M).
Turn right = high contact pressure
Turn left = low contact pressure
After adjustment, retighten the lock nut.

TAKE NOTE! The shift rail (S) must not come into
contact with the cutting unit spring (F), if necessary,
raise the shift box (T) slightly upwards.
(Fig. 82)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 3.27


Basic setting and threshing

Put the CLAAS Contour system into operation


(machine with hydrostatic drive)
Start the motor. Switch on the threshing mechanism and
cutting mechanism. Switch on safety toggle switch (62)
and toggle switch (61). Tap the push button (4). The
cutting unit is automatically lowered or raised until it
touches the ground, depending on the position in which
the cutting unit is located.
It automatically adapts to any unevenness in the floor and
is always guided on the floor with optimum contact
pressure.
The Contour system can be switched on or off in any
position of the cutterbar, and it can be switched to
cutting height preselection.
(Fig. 83 and 84)

Lift header:
Pressing the button (1) raises the cutterbar and
switches off the contour system at the same time.

Lower the cutterbar and switch the Contour


system back on:
By pressing the button (4), the contour system is switched
on again and the cutting unit is automatically lowered until
the set contact pressure is reached (Fig. 84).

NOTE! The Contour system is always switched off by


pressing the pushbuttons (1 and 2) and can only be
switched on again by pressing the pushbutton (4).

3.28 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

When driving on the road, the safety


f cap switch (62) must be switched off.
Z • \ (Fig. 83)

The CLAAS CONTOUR system must be

A
switched off when the corn header is
attached.

For safety, the cable to the switch on the left


Disconnect the cutting unit cylinder at the cable coupling
(C) above the drive axle.
(Fig. 85)

Put the CLAAS Contour system into operation


(machine with mechanical drive)
Start the motor. Switch on the threshing mechanism and
cutting mechanism. Switch on the safety toggle switch (62).
Press the rocker switch (61) briefly. The cutting unit is
automatically lowered or raised until it touches the ground,
depending on the position in which the cutting unit is located.
Es
adapts to all unevenness in the ground and is always guided
with optimal contact pressure on the ground.
The contour system can be switched on or off in any
position of the cutterbar.
(Fig. 86)

Lift header:
Operate the operating lever (M) in link (4), raise the
cutting unit.
The cutterbar is raised and the contour system is
switched off at the same time.
Lower the cutterbar and switch the Contour
system back on:
Press the rocker switch (61) briefly. The cutting unit is
automatically lowered until the set contact pressure is
reached.
(Fig. 86 and 87)
DO 118 SL MAXI -78 CLASSIC 3.29
Basic setting and threshing

The cutterbar can be lowered at any time with the


operating lever (M) in the link (3) without the contour
system being switched off. After releasing the operating
lever, the cutterbar is automatically returned to its original
position.
If the cutting unit is raised by operating the operating lever
(M), the contour system is always switched off and can
only be switched on again by tapping the rocker switch
(61).
(Fig. 86 and 87)

When driving on public roads, the

A
safety toggle switch (62) must be
switched off.

k (Fig. 86)

The Contour system must not be switched on

A
when the corn header is attached

To be on the safe side, disconnect the cable to the switch


on the left-hand cutterbar cylinder at the cable coupling
(C) above the drive axle.
(Fig. 88)

CLAAS cutting height preselection


(machines with hydrostatic drive)

Setting the basic setting of the cutting height preselection:


Lower the cutterbar until it touches the ground. Set the
setting gate (45) to »0«. Pull out the linkage (G) and hook
in the chain (K) so that the linkage is held in this position.
If the desired basic cutting height setting is not reached,
reattach the chain (K) accordingly.
(Fig. 89 and 90)

3.30 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

Put cutting height preselection into operation


Switch on safety toggle switch (62) and toggle switch
(61). Set the setting link (45) to the numbers 0 - 5
according to the desired cutting height.
Pressing the push button (3) on the multifunction handle
(F) switches on the cutting height preselection and that
The cutting unit is lowered or raised to the preselected
cutting height, depending on the position in which the
cutting unit is located. The cutting height can be
preselected on the setting link (45) from approx. 0 to 400
mm.
The cutting height pre-selection can be switched on in any
position of the cutterbar. As soon as the cutterbar has
reached the preselected cutting height, the cutting height
preselection is switched off via a limit switch.
After raising the cutterbar, eg at the end of the field or after
switching to the Contour system, the cutting height
preselection can be switched on again by pressing the
push button (3).
(Fig. 90 and 91)

91 1 2 2 7 7

Cutting height preselection (automatic lowering)


(machines with mechanical travel drive)

Set the basic setting of the automatic cutting unit


lowering:
Lower the cutterbar until it touches the ground. Set the
setting gate (45) to »0«.
Pull out the linkage (G) and hook the chain (K) in such a
way that the linkage is held in this position.
Check the lowering process. If the lowering process ends
too early or too late, reattach the chain (K) accordingly.
(Fig. 92 and 93)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 3.31


Basic setting and threshing

Put the automatic lowering into operation


Set the setting gate (45) to the numbers 0 - 5 according
to the desired cutting height. The cutting height can be
preselected on the setting link from approx. 0 to 400
mm.
With the cutting unit raised, press the operating lever (M) in
link »3«, lower the cutting unit, all the way forward using a
spring catch. The operating lever is locked by the spring
catch and held in place until the cutting unit has reached
the preselected cutting height.
The spring catch is pulled back from the inclined
conveyor via the linkage (G). The operating lever springs
back to the neutral position.
(Fig. 92, 93 and 94)

When driving on roads, the operating lever (M)


with the lock (S) in the highest cutting unit
position
X • \ (Knife protection strip approx. 600 mm above the
floor) so that the cutterbar cannot be
unintentionally lowered.
(Fig. 94)

Header adjustment range

Cutting height adjustment range


The cutting unit can be lowered below 0 (dimension A)
and raised above 0 (dimension B) using the hydraulic
system
- see table.
(Fig. 95)
3.32 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
Basic setting and threshing

excavation height
Lift height (H) with the cutting unit fully raised
- see table.
* Depending on the tire manufacturer, dimensional
deviations of up to - 50 mm are possible.
(Fig. 95)

tire designation Stat. Cutting height adjustment range Lifting height lower edge
radius of cutting unit skid
dimension H*
measure: B with cutting with blocked
A unit suspension cutterbar suspension

24.5 R 32 159 A 8 797 -375 until + 1337 958 1223


30.5 LR 32 166 A 8 800 -378 until + 1340 961 1226
24.5 - 32 16 PR 810 -388 until + 1350 971 1236
23.1 R30 155 A8 754 -443 until + 1295 915 1180
23.1 -30 14 PR 770 -428 until + 1310 931 1196
28.5 LR 26 155 A8 712 -487 until + 1252 873 1138
28.1 -26 12 PR 725 -474 until + 1265 886 1151
23.1 R26 166 A8 727 -472 until + 1267 888 1153
23.1 26R1 14 PR 725 -474 until + 1265 886 1151
23.1 - 26 R2 12 PR 755 -444 until + 1295 916 1181
18.4-30 10 PR 715 -484 until + 1255 876 114

Dimensions for medium feed channel - shaft spacing 1304 mm

header clutch
A When working on/in the cutting unit - switch off
the cutting unit, shut down the engine and
j \ remove the key!

Cutterbar immediate stop:


In the event of sudden malfunctions (e.g. foreign bodies in
the cutting unit), the cutting unit including all intake devices
can be shut down immediately.

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Basic setting and threshing

Switch cutting unit on and off

Switch on the cutter:


DO 118 SL MAXI /108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC
Switch on the safety toggle switch (62).
Loosen the switch (S) by turning it to the right and
release it. The cutterbar is switched on and off via a
clutch via an electromagnetic valve and low-pressure
hydraulics.
(Fig. 96 and 97)

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI


The cutting unit is switched on and off with the cutting
unit engagement lever (S).
Lever (S) in direction (E) = switch on.
(Fig. 98)

NOTE! Before switching on the cutting unit, first switch


on the threshing unit and bring the engine speed up to
the upper no-load speed.

Switch off cutting unit (immediate stop):


DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC
Switch off the switch (S) by pressing it. (Fig. 99)

3.34 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI


Press lever (S) in direction (U) as far as it will go. The
lever then automatically moves to the upper position (A).
The cutter is then switched off.
(Fig. 100)

DRESCHORGANE

Jk Repair, maintenance and cleaning work and the


elimination of functional
/ » \ Only carry out faults when the drive is switched off
and the motor is at a standstill -
Remove the ignition key!

stone trap
For all work under the attached cutterbar,

A
this must be safely supported.

The stone trap (M) located in front of the concave catches


stones and other foreign objects and thus protects the
threshing elements from damage.
Clean the stone trap daily, more frequently in the case of
stony soil and stored grain.
Put the cutting unit in the highest position. Release the flap
(K) by twisting the latches (R) and remove it to the front.
(Fig. 101 and 102)

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Basic setting and threshing

Turn the threshing mechanism on and off


The composite V-belt for the threshing unit drive is
tensioned by pressing a tensioning pulley and the entire
threshing unit is driven by the engine output pulley.

NOTE! Switch the threshing mechanism on and off with the


engine at low idle speed.

Turn on the threshing mechanism:


DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC
Switch on the safety toggle switch (62). Loosen the switch
(D) by turning it to the right and release it. The threshing
mechanism is switched on and off via an electromagnetic
valve and low-pressure hydraulic cylinder.
(Fig. 103 and 104)

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI


The threshing mechanism is switched on and off with the
threshing mechanism engagement lever (D).
Lever (D) in direction (E) = switch on.
(Fig. 105)

105

3.36 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

Turn off the threshing mechanism:


DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC
Switch off the switch (D) by pressing it. (Fig. 106)

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI


Press lever (D) in direction (U) as far as it will go. The lever
then automatically moves to the upper position (A). The
threshing mechanism is then switched off (Fig. 107).

NOTE! Switch the threshing mechanism on and off quickly


with the engine idling at low speed.

Adjust the concave


The distance between the concave and the threshing drum
can be adjusted to the crop to be threshed using the
concave adjustment levers (V and H).
The concave is adjusted at the concave inlet and
concave outlet with the main adjustment lever (H).
The selector lever (V) is only used to adjust the
cage outlet.
Move the lever (H) downwards = basket entrance
and basket exit wider.
Adjust lever (H) upwards = basket entrance and
basket exit narrower.
(Fig. 108)

DO 118 SL MAXI -78 CLASSIC 3.37


Basic setting and threshing

Adjust basket exit:


Disengage preselector lever (V). Adjust together with the
main adjustment lever (H) and engage the preselection
lever (V) in the desired segment.
Return the main adjustment lever (H) to the starting
position.
w = Basket exit, wide position m
= Basket exit, middle position e
= Basket exit, narrow position 2
= Locking screw
(see table for
arrangement) (Fig. 108 and 109)

Locking screw for concave adjustment


Through the locking screw in the 2nd The hole in the
adjustment segment prevents the threshing drum from
hitting the concave outlet. For the basic setting of the
grain concave, the main adjustment lever (H) must
always be in the 3rd position. Hole and the selector
lever (V) are set to e = narrow.
If, in a special case, a narrower basket setting is required,
the locking screw must be removed.

NOTE! To adjust, always first set the preselector


lever (V) for the basket exit to w = wide.

Make the adjustment as follows:


Open the concave with the main adjustment lever (H). Set
selector lever (V) to w = wide. Tighten the concave again
with the main adjustment lever (H).
As soon as the concave can be opened again, the
safety screw must be screwed back into position 2.
hole of the segment.
(Fig. 109)

3.38 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

concave adjustment Default shaded

«H A
b
v A Z\//

** ---------

21517

Grain basket / multicrop grain basket Multicrop basket of


corn
A Vw Vm Ve
H E Vw Vm Ve H E A E A E A
1 9 4 2 - 1 17 6 17 5 17 3
2 11 6 3 1 2 18 8 18 6 19 4
3 13 8 5 3 3 19 10 20 8 21 6
4 15 10 7 4 4 21 12 22 10 23 7
5 17 13 9 6 5 23 15 24 12 25 9
6 19 15 12 8 6 25 18 26 14 27 11
7 22 18 14 10 7 27 21 28 17 29 13
8 25 21 17 13 8 30 24 31 20 32 16
9 27 24 20 15 9 33 27 34 23 35 19
10 30 27 22 18 10 35 30 36 26 37 22
11 33 30 25 21 11 37 33 29 29 39 25
12 36 33 28 24 12 39 36 32 32 41 28
13 38 36 31 26 13 42 39 35 35 43 31
14 41 34 29 14 45 42 38 38 46 34
15 44 32 15 48 45 41 41 49 37

Maize basket N Multicrop basket round bar


18.8
A A
H E Vw Vm Ve H E Vw Vm Ve
1 16 9 7 5 1
2 18 11 8 6 2
3 20 13 10 8 3
4 22 15 12 10 4
5 $5 18 15 12 5
6 27 21 18 15 6
7 30 24 20 17 7
8 33 27 23 20 8 40 9 5 1
9 35 30 26 22 9 42 12 8 4
10 38 33 29 25 10 44 15 10 6
11 41 36 32 28 11 47 18 13 9
12 44 39 35 31 12 49 21 16 12
13 47 42 38 34 13 52 24 19 15
14 49 45 41 37 14 54 27 22 18
15 52 49 44 40 15 57 30 25 21
DO 118 SL MAXI -78 CLASSIC 3.39
Basic setting and threshing

concave adjustment Default shaded

•H
\ ' /X.
V fV °

21518

pen basket
A
H E Vw Vm Ve
1 11 9 7 5
2 13 11 9 6
3 15 13 11 8
4 17 15 13 10
5 19 18 15 12
6 21 20 17 14
7 23 23 19 16
8 25 26 22 18
9 27 29 25 21
10 29 32 28 24
11 31 35 31 27
12 33 38 33 29
13
14
15

concave adjustment
H = total adjustment of cage entry and exit E = basket
entrance
V = Selector lever for basket exit only A = basket exit
e = eng
m = medium
w = wide

Basic setting for different concaves

Basket distance to the drum


lever position
Entry Exit
locking
main lever selector lever mm measuring mm measurin screw
bar g bar
Normal basket 10 3. Hole eng 13 3. 3 3rd-last 2. Hole
Multi-crop basket 10 x 38 3. Hole eng 13 2. 3 9. 2. Hole

Multi-crop basket 19 x 40 6. Hole far 25 2. 18 9. 2. Hole


Multi-crop basket round bar 8. Hole medium 40 1. 5 2nd-last 7. Hole
Maiskorb 18.8 5. Hole far 25 3. 18 3rd-last 2. Hole
round bar basket 3. Hole medium 40 1. 5 last 2. Hole
pen basket 3. Hole eng 15 1. 8 3rd-last kill 2. Hole
header bar

3.40 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

Basic rule for setting the concave


1. Selector lever (V) in position (e = narrow).
Set the threshing concave with the main adjustment
lever (H) far enough for all types of fruit that clean
threshing is still guaranteed.
2. Selector lever (V) in position (m = medium).
When the threshing concave outlet is opened further,
the proportion of short straw is reduced, but at the same
time there is less separation in the threshing concave.
Do not set the concave unnecessarily narrow with the
main adjustment lever (H).
3. Selector lever (V) in position (w = wide).
In this setting, approximately the same distance from
the cage entrance to the cage exit can be achieved.
Advantageous for types of fruit that are sensitive to
breakage and difficult to thresh.
See also «Threshing table» for further application instructions.

Make the basic adjustment on both sides for the input with
the adjustment screws (E) and for the output with the
adjustment screws (A).
Check the basic setting annually before the start of the
harvest and correct if necessary.
(Fig. 110)

threshing drum
The threshing drum will only work properly if the rasp bars
are neither bent nor excessively worn. The threshing drum
is balanced by the manufacturer. When changing the rasp
bars, only use bars of the same weight and rebalance the
threshing drum.
(Fig. 111)

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Basic setting and threshing

The strips must lie firmly on the threshing drum bases.


The fastening screws must be tightened after the
first 10 hours of operation.
Only have threshing drum repairs carried out by a
specialist.

Cleaning the threshing organs


The threshing concave, threshing drum, the space behind
the threshing concave and the beginning of the
preparation floor are heavily exposed to dirt, especially
when there is moisture and green matter.
The consequences are:
Poor concave separation, overloading of the walkers,
imbalance of the threshing cylinder and uneven loading of
the sieves.
In order to maintain the trouble-free function of the
combine harvester, it is very important to check the
points mentioned and to clean them if necessary.
To avoid imbalance, all rasp bars on the threshing drum
must be cleaned evenly.
Large inspection holes (S) facilitate inspection and
cleaning after the flaps have been removed.
(Fig. 112)

threshing drum speed

Threshing drum control drive:


The speed of the threshing drum in connection with the
torque adjustment of the threshing concave enables quick
adjustment to the different properties of the threshing
material. Long, moist straw and fruits that are difficult to
thresh and de-awn require higher threshing drum speeds
than dry and fragile threshing material.

3.42 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC


The threshing drum is driven by the turning drum shaft via
the hydraulically adjustable control pulley (1), the wide V-
belt (2), the spring-loaded control pulley (3), the composite
V-belt (4) and the V-belt pulley (5).
The threshing drum speed can be adjusted from 650 to 1500
rpm via the infinitely variable control drive.
For special operating conditions, a threshing drum
variable speed drive with a speed range of 500 to 1250
rpm can be used.
(Fig. 113)

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI


The threshing drum is driven by the turning drum shaft via
the hydraulically adjustable control wheel (1), the wide V-
belt (2) and the spring-loaded control wheel (3). The
threshing drum speed can be adjusted from 650 to 1500
rpm via the infinitely variable control drive.
(Fig. 114)

DO 98 SL - 78 MAXI / CLASSIC
For special operating conditions, a threshing drum control
drive with a control range of 500 to 1400 rpm can be used.

Adjust the threshing drum speed

Machines with hydrostatic drive:


Adjust the speed only when the machine is
running.
Lever (H) in direction (A) = threshing drum speed
raise
Lever (H) in direction (B) = threshing drum speed
Reduce
(Fig. 115)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 3.43


Basic setting and threshing

Machines with mechanical travel drive:


The threshing drum speed can be adjusted with the
operating lever (M).
To adjust the speed of the threshing drum, the
operating lever must be pushed to the left over a
resistance.
1 = Reduce threshing drum speed
2 = Increase threshing drum speed
Adjust the speed only when the machine is running.

Each time the control unit is actuated, the operating lever


(M) automatically returns to the neutral position (0).
3 = Lower cutting unit
4 = Raise cutting unit
5 = reduce driving speed
6 = increase driving speed
7 = Lower reel
8 = raise reel
S = lock when driving on
the road (Fig. 116)

Threshing drum speed indicator


When the machine is running and the threshing mechanism
is switched on, the threshing drum speed is shown on the
display (20) on the threshing computer with the toggle
switch (57) switched off - toggle switch locked.
(Fig. 117)

Two-stage variable speed drive


DO 118 SL - 88 MAXI / CLASSIC
The speed of the threshing drum can be set to two different
speed ranges on the two-stage variable speed gearbox for
threshing fruit that is particularly sensitive to breakage.
1. Level = 280 to 650 rpm
2nd level = 650 to 1500 rpm

3.44 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

Set speed ranges:


1. Screw step, bridge (D) to support (S) at (B) with both
tapered screws.
2. Screw the stage, bridge (D) to the variable speed
drive at (A) with both tapered screws.
(Fig. 118)

Threshing drum speed reduction


(chain drive)
DO 98 SL - 78 MAXI / CLASSIC
For threshing fruit that is particularly sensitive to breakage, a
chain drive for the threshing drum drive can be installed as a
special request instead of the threshing drum control drive.
By changing the chain wheels (1,2 and 3), three speeds and
an additional fourth stage are possible by changing the chain
wheel (4) on the turning drum.
Sprocket 4-17 teeth
Sprocket 1 - 64 teeth = 300 1/min

Sprocket 4-17 teeth


= 430 1/min
Sprocket 2-45 teeth
Sprocket 4-17 teeth
= 550 1/min
Sprocket 3-35 teeth
additional levels
Sprocket 4 - 15 teeth
= 265 1/min
Sprocket 1 - 64 teeth
The standard chain length is 72 rollers at 550 rpm. At a
speed of 430 rpm, a chain section with 6 rollers is used, at a
speed of 300 rpm and an additional speed of 265 rpm, a
chain section with 10 rollers is used.
Moderately tension the double chain with the clamping
screw (K) loosened. After tensioning, tighten the clamping
screw again.
(Fig. 119)

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Basic setting and threshing

awning
Machines with grain basket N 10:
Types of fruit that are difficult to awn, rub out or
dehusk can be removed by inserting
Thresh 2 slats into the entrance of the concave clean. An
insert strip is already installed at the factory. If necessary, a
second strip can also be inserted.
The 2. Insertion bar (E) and the counter bar (G) are
attached to the flap of the stone trap.
(Fig. 120)

120

Insert insert strips:


Shut down the engine and remove the

A
ignition key before inserting the slats!

The insertion slats can also be inserted when the feeder


housing is attached. In addition, the drum flap (T) and the
two side flaps (see Fig. 112).
NOTE! Before inserting the slats, clean the concave so that
the slats lie perfectly against the concave wires.
(Fig. 121)

Screw on the insert strips with hexagonal screws M 8 x


25 DIN 933-8.8, contact washers A 8 and counter strip
(G). Note that the left-ribbed
Band (L) between the 1st and 2nd and the right-ribbed band
(R) between the 2nd and 3rd ledge basket ledge is inserted.
Number of screws and contact washers per insert strip:
DO 118/108 8 pieces
DO 98/88 7
pieces
DO 78 6 pieces
F= Direction of
travel (Fig. 122 and 123)

17758

3.46 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

Machines with multicrop basket:


Up to 12 slats can be inserted into the basket segments of
the front basket for better deawning.

Insert insert strips:


Shut down the engine and remove the
ignition key before removing the basket
segments!
To install and remove the insert strips,
remove the basket segments. Plus the two
Unscrew the fastening screws of the segments.
Then lift the segments at the front and remove
them.

NOTE! When removing, always remove the middle


segment first.

Then push the outer segments towards the middle


and take them out. Reverse order when installing.

NOTE! Before inserting the slats, clean the basket


segments so that the insert slats lie perfectly against the
basket wires.

(Fig. 124)

The insert strips according to Fig. Insert 125 and 126.


Note that the left-ribbed strip (L) between
1. and 2. as well as the right-ribbed bar (R) between
2. and 3. basket strip is inserted. Screw the insert rails
tight with washers 8.5 x 40 x 3 and lock nut VM 8. Up to
4 strips can be installed per segment.
F = direction of
travel (Fig. 125 and
126)

125

After attaching the insert strips, reinstall the segments


and screw them on tightly.

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The cage segments can also be removed and installed


with the feed channel attached. To do this, remove the
drum flap (T).
(Fig. 124 and 127)

Develop threshing drum


Threshing drum winder only when stopped
/•X engine and ignition key removed
X • \ eliminate!
With a suitable lever (flat bar, tube or similar) over the
segment (L), with the concave fully open, turn the threshing
cylinder in the opposite direction to the running direction.
The straw jam can be cleared by opening the drum flap.
Be careful not to accidentally turn the machine

A
(Fig. 128)
k-
drives by other people when clearing the
jammed straw.
risk of injury

turning drum
The turning drum (1) brakes the straw coming from the
threshing drum (2) and directs it via the straw deflector plate
(3) onto the straw walkers at the front. The shaker surface is
thus fully utilized.
(Fig. 129)

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splashcloth
A height-adjustable spray cloth (S) behind the turning
drum also catches the last spray grains and directs them
to the front of the shaker.
If the spray cloth is worn or set too high, the spray grains are
thrown too far back onto the shaker and can no longer be
separated in time. After prolonged use, check the spray cloth
for good condition and replace if necessary.
(Fig. 130)

130

The height of the spray cloth can be adjusted with the


chain (K) via the lever (H) on the right-hand side of the
combine harvester in the suspension ear (1).
With heavy, green and long straw, set the spray cloth
higher.
In the case of light, short straw and a small amount of
straw, make sure to lower the spray cloth again.
The spray cloth is fixed in the suspension ear (2) so that it
cannot move backwards (e.g. when threshing corn).
(Fig. 131)

SHAKERS AND CLEANING

Repair, maintenance and cleaning work and

A
the elimination of malfunctions only in
principle
L with the drive switched off and the engine at

a standstill - remove the ignition key!

shaker
The straw walkers separate the last grains from the straw
and guide the straw to the discharge hood.
The shaken out grains reach the preparation floor through
the shaker return pockets and via the return floor.
The return pockets (T) can be cleaned through the
raised rear wall of the straw hood.
(Fig. 132)

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intensive shaker
The packer tines (Z) support the straw loosening,
accelerate the straw transport and thus intensify the grain
separation of the straw walker.
The crankshafts for the packer tines are driven by the
walker drive pulley (S) via the V-belt (K).
(Fig. 133 and 134)

Tension V-belt
Tension the V-belt (K) with the nuts (M) with the
tension roller clamping screw (R) loosened.
After clamping, tighten the clamping screw and lock the
nuts (M).
Tension rod with control spring:
The spring length (X) must be 73.3 mm with the
tension roller clamping screw (R) loosened.
Check or adjust V-belt tension after two hours of operation
and then every 50 hours of operation. After clamping,
tighten the clamping screw (Fig. 134).
134

Clean shaker
Shut down the engine and remove the ignition
key before entering the shaker room!
Make sure that other people cannot
start the machine.
Check the straw walkers more often when the straw is
damp and heavily overgrown with weeds. If necessary,
HIHIHI mniii remove dirt. The shaker room is accessible through the
mniiiii lllilllH hatches on the machine roof (E) and in the grain tank (K).
BI «nn ntinii (Fig. 135 and 136)
BI inw r HUIUII
BH!
12294 / cerebral 135

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shaker rider
A = DO 118 SL-108 MAXI/CLASSIC
B = DO 98 SL - 88 MAXI / CLASSIC
C = DO 78 SL/78 CLASSIC
D = side tabs
R = Rice rider (also for grain) P
= parallel rider
S = leader
N = Leader in shaker lowering F =
driving direction
1 - 4= drop steps
(Fig. 137)

For more intensive loosening, especially with wet and


heavy straw, riders can be attached to the straw walkers.
The shaker riders are as on
fig 137 shown to attach. The tabs can also be attached in
combination, which means that the straw can be loosened
up even better. If necessary, parallel riders (P) can also be
attached to the following steps.
(Fig. 138)

Make sure that the packer tines of the intensive shaker


run freely.

137

2152 2

138

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Warnsignal
Straw accumulations in the straw walker area activate the
buzzer on the driver's cab via the flap (K). At the same time,
the corresponding control lamp and the »STOP« warning
light in the threshing computer flash. Shut down the combine
harvester immediately, eliminate the straw jam and cause
(Fig. 139).
Overheating of the engine can also trigger the warning
signal, since the engine's cooling system is connected to
the same warning system (see group »Engine«).

screen box

Standard:
1 = preparation floor
2 = wire rake on the preparation floor
3 = upper lamella sieve (part of grain sieve)
4 = Upper lamella sieve (part of tailings sieving)
5 = Upper lamellar sieve adjusting lever
6 = Upper lamellar sieve adjusting lever
(part of returns sieve)
7 = Lower lamellar sieve adjusting lever
(Fig. 140)

Dynamic slope compensation, 3-D:


1 = preparation floor
2 = wire rake on the preparation floor
3 = upper lamella sieve (part of grain sieve)
4 = Upper lamella sieve (part of tailings sieving)
5 = Upper lamellar sieve adjusting lever
6 = Upper lamellar sieve adjusting lever
(part of returns sieve)
7 = Lower lamellar sieve adjusting lever
(Fig. 141)

preparation floor
The mixture of grain, chaff and short straw separated by the
threshing concave and straw walker is collected on the
preparation floor (1). It is loosened by the oscillating
movement of the grain pan and fed evenly to the top sieve
(5).
A heavily contaminated grain pan results in uneven
loading of the sieves, makes sieving work more difficult
and results in losses. Always keep the preparation floor
clean!
(Fig. 142 and 143)

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For cleaning work on the concave and the preparation


floor, the stepped plates (S) of the preparation floor can be
pulled out to the rear.
Remove the top sieve, loosen the hooks (H) under the
preparation floor and pull out the step plates.
When installing, clean the guides and fasten the step
plates securely with the hooks.
At the end of the grain pan, the main grain falls first
through the wire rake (2) onto the upper sieve, while the
larger parts are held longer. Bent tines cause jams.
(Fig. 142 and 143)

cleaning fan
The cleaning fan blows all light parts out of the combine
harvester from below, prevents excessive mat formation of
grain, chaff and short straw on the top sieve when there is
sufficient wind and supports the loosening.

Electrical fan speed adjustment


The fan speed can be infinitely adjusted from the driver's
cab using the electric motor (M) (Fig. 144).
Only operate the fan speed adjustment when the
machine is running.

Adjust speed:
The fan speed can be adjusted by operating the toggle
switch (56).
+ = Increase fan speed
- = Reduce fan speed (Fig. 145)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 3.53


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Mechanical fan speed adjustment

Adjust fan display:


When starting up, set the fan to the lowest speed. With the
clamp (K) loose, adjust the plastic indicator rod (P) so that
the colored ring lines up with the smallest number on the
indicator scale (S).
scale values: Dominator 118/108
6 to 14
Dominator 98/88/78
5 to 10
Scale value x 100 = approx. fan speed per minute.

The amount of wind can be infinitely adjusted with the


hand crank (A):
Stronger wind = crank to the right (+)
Wind weaker = crank to the left (-)
The spring (F) prevents automatic adjustment of the hand
crank via a brake.
basic rule: Set the wind as strong as possible according to
the type of fruit.
Operate the control drive only when the combine harvester is running.
(Fig. 146 and 147)

Fan speed indicator


When the machine is running and the threshing
mechanism is switched on, the fan speed is shown on the
display (20) on the threshing computer with the toggle
switch (57) on - toggle switch unlocked.
(Fig. 148)

Setting the sender for the speed display:


Adjust the inductive sensor (J) so that there is a gap of 1 ±
0.5 mm between the cam wheel (Z) and the inductive
sensor.

NOTE! In the case of machines with on-board


information, the gap must be 0.2 ± 0.1 mm.

(Fig. 149)

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Adjust wind direction


DO 118 SL - 88 MAXI / CLASSIC
After removing the hexagon head screws (S), the wind
deflectors in the wind tunnel can be adjusted to four
positions using the levers (H).

Normal position:
Lower lever (H) = 2. Hole from Bottom
Upper Lever (H) = 3. hole from below

Adjust the wind deflectors on the levers (H) as follows:

DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC /


108 CLASSIC
X = approx. 69mm, Y = approx. 59mm

DO 98 SL - 88 MAXI / CLASSIC
X = approx. 82mm, Y = approx. 56mm
Set the wind deflectors steeper for heavy crops and flatter
for light crops.
After adjusting the wind deflectors, reinsert and tighten
the hexagon head screws (S).
(Fig. 150 and 151)

DO 78 SL/78 CLASSIC
The wind deflector in the wind tunnel can be adjusted in four
positions after removing the hexagonal screw (S) with the
lever (H).

Normal adjustment:
Lever (H) = 2. hole from below
The distance from the floor panel of the wind tunnel
to the wind deflector dimension (W) must then be
129 mm.
Set the wind deflector steeper for heavy types of fruit and
flatter for light types of fruit.

After adjusting the wind deflector, tighten the hexagon


screw (S) again.
(Fig. 152 and 153)

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sieves
Adjust lamellar sieves
The lamella screens can be adjusted to all grain sizes
using the adjusting levers (5, 6 and 7).
With the adjustment lever (5), the upper lamellar sieve can
be adjusted along its entire length, including the tailings
sieve (4).
Only the tailings sieve (4) can be adjusted with the adjusting
lever (6). Always set the tailings sieve (4) further than the
grain sieve (3).
Tighten or widen the lower lamella sieve with the
adjustment lever (7).
The numbers 1 to 9 on the adjusting lever (7) serve as an
aid and are not dimensions for the slat openings.
If the setting is correct, the amount of grain should be
sieved after three quarters of the sieve surface.
Adjust the tailings sieve (4) for all types of fruit so that
unthreshed parts of the head can fall through and end
up in the tailings.
(Fig. 154)

slope deflectors
(Machine without 3D cleaning)
Slope guide plates (L) can be attached to the webs of
the upper and lower sieve on steep slopes.
The slope guide plates ensure even, loose mat formation
on slopes and thus optimal use of the sieve surface.
(Fig. 155 and 156)

under sieve
Instead of the lower lamellar sieve (U), flat sieves can
also be used for special types of fruit. Flat screens with
different hole sizes (elongated hole and round hole) are
available (see table of screens).
(Fig. 156)

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DO 118 SL - 88 MAXI / CLASSIC


Remove upper sieve
Loosen the side clamps (M and K) and the clamps (A) for
axial attachment of the upper louvered screen on both
sides and remove the louvered screen.
(Fig. 157 and 158)

DO 78 SL/78 CLASSIC
Install top sieve
After installing the louvered screen, first tighten the clamps
(A) for axial attachment. Then fix the sieve with the side
clamps (M and K).
(Fig. 157 and 158)

DO 118 SL - 88 MAXI / CLASSIC


Remove bottom sieve
First remove the top sieve. Loosen the sieve clamps (S)
for axial attachment on both sides, unhook the adjusting
linkage (7) and pull out the sieve.
(Fig. 159 and 160)

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DO 78 SL CLASSIC / 78 CLASSIC
Install bottom sieve
After installation, fix the screen with the screen clamps
(S) and reattach the adjustment linkage (7). Install upper
sieve.
(Fig. 159 and 160)

NOTE! When installing the screens, ensure that all


screw connections are tight!

Dynamic slope compensation


(3D cleaning)

The top sieve is moved in 3 dimensions by dynamic slope


compensation:
1. back and forth
2. back and forth
3. sideways against the slope

The top sieve is also connected to a linkage arm (A) on the


right-hand side. Depending on the slope, this link arm is
automatically changed in its angle of attack to the sieve by
the control unit (S) via the hydraulic cylinder (Z) and the
connecting rod (B). This results in a more or less strong
lateral movement of the top sieve, which basically causes
the material to be conveyed uphill.
The ridges on the seven are not needed. (Fig. 161)

Machine position:
A = mountain side
left B = plain
C = mountain side right
(Fig. 162)

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RETURNS

Coarse parts (e.g. unthreshed ears of corn) fall from the top
and bottom sieves into the returns auger and are fed by the
returns elevator to the threshing units for threshing again.
A lot of tailings leads to a reduction in performance,
grain breakage and losses and is in most cases due to
the cleaning wind being too weak or the sieve openings
being too small.
(Fig. 163)

Control returns:
Do not reach into the returns inspection opening

A
- Risk of accidents

Pull the inspection flap (2) up with the button (1), at the
same time the inspection flap (3) opens.
When the flap (2) is opened, the lighting (4) is switched on
at the same time. The quantity and composition of the
tailings and the function of the cleaning system can be
checked through the inspection openings during threshing.
When the flap (2) is closed, the lighting (4) is
switched off.
(Fig. 164)

FLOW CONTROL DEVICE

With the electronic throughput control device, the driver


can fully exploit the performance of the combine harvester.
Using a display device on the driver's cab, he can clearly
see how fast he can drive without exceeding the
acceptable grain loss limit.

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shaker:
The grains falling from the straw reach the sensor (S)
through the downpipes (F).
(Fig. 165)

sieve box:
The grains carried out over the sieve box fall onto the
sensor (T, Fig. 166).
The excited impulses, electronically amplified, are made
visible by the light bands on the display device.
The sensors take up the entire width of the machine, so that
losses are registered even with irregular loads and when
driving on slopes. The height of the light strip display (1) for
the sieve box and (2) for the shaker depends on the number
of impulses from the grains falling on the sensors.

Straw and chaff produce weaker pulses than grain and are
filtered out in the amplifier and not displayed.
Depending on the specific properties (shape of the grain,
awns, proportion of leaves on the straw, etc.), the different
grain types fall on the sensor with different grain quantities
with the same losses. Therefore an attitude
on the grain type and condition of the threshing material
(straw moisture, green material) with the button (A) for
the sieve box and the button (B) for the shaker
according to the scales 1 to 7 is absolutely necessary
(Fig. 167).

The sieve box losses are not clearly output-dependent like


the straw walker losses. Screen box losses are almost
always due to incorrect machine settings.

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Adjustment to fruit types


Select the buttons (A and B) depending on the type of grain:
corn and beans Position 1 to 2
wheat and rye position about 3
barley position about 6
Oats position about 6
lighter types of fruit position 7
(Fig. 167)

Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors


The step switches (C) of the sensors behind the shaker
and sieve box can be set in 3 steps.
Level 1 = for light grains
Level 2 = for medium grains Level
3 = for heavy grains
(Fig. 165, 166 and 168)

First work with the right-of-way speed that is appropriate


for the crop. If, after a sufficient start-up distance, the
fourth to fifth lamps of the light strips (1 and 2) are
constantly lit, stop the machine and check for any loss in
the swath of straw.
a) If the loss is bearable, continue threshing with
the selected setting.
b) If the loss in the separating system is too high, increase
the preselection on button (B) by approx. half a setting
unit to one. Then select the driving speed so
until the fourth or fifth lamp in the light bands lights
up again.
If the grain loss is acceptable, indicated by the fourth or
fifth lamp, optimum threshing performance has been
achieved at this driving speed.
This adjustment of the throughput control device should
be made again in the morning when there is dew, at
noon when it is absolutely dry and in the evening when
the air humidity increases, as described above, for the
grain losses.
If the loss display on the light band (sieve box) is too high,
check the machine settings and in particular the sieves for
mat formation and eliminate the cause.
If the correct type of fruit has been pre-selected on the
button (A) and the cleaning has been properly
adjusted, one of the lamps in the lower area of the
light strip lights up.
(Fig. 167)

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GRAIN RECOVERY

Repairs Maintenance and cleaning work and the

A
elimination of malfunctions should only be
carried out when the L drive is switched off and
the engine is at a standstill
- Remove the ignition key!

snails and snail troughs


Clean the auger troughs of the grain and returns auger
after opening the trough flaps (4) when changing seed or
jamming.
(Fig. 169)

A Take special care when touching the


ÄX Snails - sharp edges - XJ \
Risk of injury!

Tighten the auger drive belt:


Loosen the clamping screw (3). Tighten the composite V-
belt (K) for the grain and tailings auger drive using the
tensioning screw (2). Tighten the clamping screw again.
(Fig. 170)

elevators
Sliding elevators transport the material to be
conveyed upwards with rubber scrapers on the
bottom or front side of the elevator shaft.
To check the chain tension, open the elevator foot flaps
(A and B) of the grain and tailings elevator.
If present, first remove the protection (C).
If there are any blockages apart from the auger
troughs, also open the elevator foot flaps (A and B).

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If possible, remove blockages by hand only when the


screws are at a standstill . Then let the combine harvester
run empty. Make sure the flaps are tight when closing.
(Fig. 171 and 172)

Take special care when touching


the augers - sharp edges - risk of
injury!

Tension elevator chains

grain elevator:
To tension the elevator chain, open the elevator flap (B) on
the elevator foot.
Loosen the lock nut (G) on the elevator head. Tension the
elevator chain with the nut (M).
Tension the elevator chain so much that the conveyor slats
do not rub against the elevator shaft. The conveyor chain
must still be able to be pushed sideways by hand on the
lower chain wheel.
Tighten the counter nut again and close the elevator foot
flap tightly again. The drive chain (K) for the filling auger is
automatically kept under tension by the spring-loaded
tensioner (S).
(Fig. 172, 173 and 174) DO 98 SL - 78 MAXI / CLASSIC

Returns elevator:
To tension the elevator chain, open the elevator flap (A) on
the elevator foot. Loosen the clamping screws (G) on both
sides. Slacken the drive chain for the auger drive by
loosening the tension block (S). Tighten the elevator chain
with the nut (M) so much that the conveyor plates do not rub
against the elevator shaft. The conveyor chain must still be
able to be pushed sideways by hand on the lower chain
wheel. Tension the drive chain again with the tension block
(S).
Tighten the clamping screws (G) again and
close the elevator foot flap tightly again.
(Fig. 172 and 175)

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grain tank
There are screw conveyors in the grain tank

A
which, due to their function, cannot be
completely secured against being touched.
Suitable aids, e.g. B. to use pestle and ladle!
Always switch off the machine and engine before entering
the grain tank. It must be ensured that other people cannot
start the machine again.

Fill grain tank:


The grain tank is filled by the grain elevator and the
central filling auger (Z).
DO 108 SL / 108/98 SL / 98 CLASSIC
(machines with auger)
In the final phase, the distribution auger (V) ensures that
the crop is evenly distributed and thus that the grain tank is
completely filled.
(Fig. 176)

The auger is driven by the shaker drive pulley via the V-belt
(R).
To tension the V-belt, loosen the clamping screws (1
and 2) and press the bearing plate (L) in the direction
of the arrow. Then tighten the clamping screws again.
(Fig. 177)

177

grain tank cap


Do 118 SL/108 SL/98 SL/98/88 SL/88 MAXI

Front grain tank lid:


The front grain tank cover (D) can be opened from the
catwalk using the crank (S).

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NOTE! The front grain tank cover (D) must be open during
use.

When the grain tank is full, the grain tank cover must
neither be closed nor opened. Otherwise the grain tank
cover or the operating mechanism could be damaged. If
you have to work with the grain tank closed, make sure that
the grain tank is not completely filled. If necessary, lower
the upper grain tank full indicator (100%) accordingly.
(Fig. 178)

Rear grain tank lid:


The rear grain tank cover (R) can also be opened.

NOTE! Open the rear grain tank lid only when the
front grain tank lid is closed.

The rear grain tank cover must remain closed during use
(Fig. 179).

The grain tank lid must be closed on public roads


and paths.

DO 108/SL/108 CLASSIC
DO 98 SL/98/88 SL/88/78 SL/78 CLASSIC
To check the grain tank filling and grain quality, the grain
tank cover (D) can be opened with the crank (S) from the
catwalk on the left-hand side.
The grain tank cover can be opened completely for
adjustment and cleaning work.
(Fig. 180)

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Empty grain tank


The grain is fed to the lower discharge auger (E) via an
inclined plane, with the DO 118/108 also by two side feed
augers (S). From here the grain is conveyed to the left
(direction of arrow) and further by the discharge auger in
the grain tank discharge pipe onto the transport vehicle.
Due to the conical plates (B), the inlet slots to the lower
grain tank emptying auger are wider on the left than on
the right. This ensures that jams in the discharge augers
are avoided with well-flowing types of fruit.
In the case of poorly flowing types of fruit (e.g. grass seed
or similar), remove one or both trays as required.
(Fig. 181)

grain tank discharge pipe


The grain tank discharge pipe is swung in and out by the
hydraulic cylinder (A).
The blocking block (C) catches internal leaks from the
hydraulic control unit and prevents the grain tank
discharge pipe from being adjusted automatically.
(Fig. 182)

182

When swiveling the grain tank discharge

A
pipe, no one should be in the swiveling
area!

When transporting on public roads and paths, the


grain tank discharge pipe must be swiveled in all
the way.

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Swivel the grain tank discharge pipe in and out


DO 118 SL MAXI /108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC
Switch on the safety toggle switch (62) to swivel the
spout.
Actuate the lever (H) forwards over the lock (R) in direction
(T), the grain tank discharge pipe is swung out.
Actuate the lever (H) in direction (L), the grain tank
discharge pipe is swiveled in. See group
»Before starting« swing the grain tank discharge
pipe out and in.
(Fig. 183 and 184)

Safety device:
When the grain tank discharge pipe is swung out, the
control lamp (31) on the threshing computer lights up.
The lever (H) is secured against unintentional
actuation by the lock (R).
(Fig. 183 and 184)

DO 108 CLASSIC
DO 98 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
Actuate the lever (H) in direction (T), the grain tank
discharge pipe is swung out.
Actuate the lever (H) in direction (L), the grain tank
discharge pipe is swiveled in.
(Fig. 185)

Safety device:
When the grain tank discharge pipe is swung out, the
control lamp (31) on the threshing computer lights up.
(Fig. 183)

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Turn grain tank emptying on and off


DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI /108 SL CLASSIC
Switch on the safety toggle switch (62).
As soon as the control lamp on the threshing information
(swivel grain tank discharge pipe) lights up, the grain tank
emptying can be switched on by foot actuation of the
pressure switch (F). The grain tank is emptied only when
the pressure switch is actuated.
When driving on the road, the safety bracket (S)
must be folded over.
(Fig. 183 and 186)

Switch on grain tank emptying:


DO 108 CLASSIC
DO 98 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
Push lever (K) in direction (E) as far as it will go. The
grain tank emptying is then switched on.
(Fig. 187)

187

Switch off grain tank emptying:


DO 108 CLASSIC
DO 98 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
Push lever (K) in direction (U) as far as it will go. The lever
then automatically moves to the upper position (A). The
grain tank emptying is then switched off.
(Fig. 188)

188

transport position:
In the transport position, the grain tank discharge pipe
rests with the holder (1) on the support (2). Align the
height of the support so that the holder engages securely
when swiveling in and lies firmly in the support.
(Fig. 189)

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Cleaning flap on the grain tank discharge pipe


The flap (K) can be removed to clean the grain tank
discharge pipe, eg when changing seed.

A
Switch off grain tank emptying before
opening the flap (K). stop the engine and
. remove the ignition key.

It is essential to wait until the emptying auger has come


to a standstill before opening the flap.
Take special care when touching the discharge
auger - sharp edges - risk of injury.
(Fig. 190)

Grain tank auger drive


DO 118 SL - 108 MAXI / CLASSIC
The grain tank emptying augers are driven on the right-
hand side via the countershaft (V), drive shaft (A) and steel
roller chain (1 and 2). Keep the chains under tension with
the tension blocks (K).
(Fig. 191)

DO 98 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
The grain tank emptying augers are driven on the right-
hand side via a countershaft (V) and a steel roller chain (1).
Keep the chains under tension with the tension block (K).
(Fig. 192)

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Shear screw grain tank emptying


The shear bolt (S) in the drive chain wheel of the grain tank
unloading augers protects the grain tank unloading augers
from damage.
(Fig. 191 and 192)

Shear screw, see »Technical Data«


SAFETY DEVICES

Feed auger drive


DO 118 SL MAXI - 108 CLASSIC
The lateral feed screws (Z) are driven by the drive
shaft via bevel gears (W).
(Fig. 193)

Grain tank full indicator


The grain tank full indicator shows control lights
(34 and 37) in the threshing Informator to see how full the grain tank is.
When the grain tank is about 70% full, the indicator
(37) is switched on by the transmitter (M) via a
microswitch.
When the grain tank is full, the transmitter (E) displays
the total grain tank filling via the control lamp (34). The
sensor (E) can be moved in the perforated rail (L) so that,
depending on the fueling option, the time from the
warning lamp (34) lighting up to fueling can be used
individually.
The grain tank filling can also be monitored from the
driver's cab through large windows.
(Fig. 194)

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Acoustic grain tank full indicator


(from machine no )
When the grain tank is 70% full, the control lamp (37) on
the threshing computer is switched on via the transmitter
(M) and the buzzer sounds continuously.
The buzzer can be switched off again by pressing the
push button (T).
A notice: When used on uneven terrain, it can happen
that the 70% full indicator is switched on and off again
due to the grain slipping.
(Fig. 194 and 195)

STRAW CHOPPER

Dangerous cutting tools are located under the

A
straw chopper guard; therefore, during
operation,
k enough distance to keep the chopper.

For all work on the shredder, switch off the threshing


mechanism, shut down the engine and remove the
ignition key.
(Caution, rotating knives.)
Before switching on the machine, make sure that nobody
is in the danger zone of the shredder.
When switching off the machine - note the
overrun of the blade drum!
For use in maize, convert the chopper with the
additional maize equipment and reduce the speed.

Check before operating the chopper


1. The knives for damage and the fastening of the
rotating knives
2. tension of the V-belts
3. The V-belts run freely in the protective devices
4. Setting the counter knife to the desired chop
length
5. Adjustment of the chisel edge

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Put the straw chopper into operation


1. Move the straw hood (S) to the front and fasten it
on both sides with the star grip (1).
2. Release star handle (2). Swivel the straw fall plate
(E): (From machine no.) Swivel the straw fall plate
(E) in the straw fall hood all the way back with the
lever. Pivot the straw intake plate (E).
(up to machine no .... ) Straw deflector plate (E) with
Auxiliary tool (see Fig ....... ) swing backwards.
The lock (P) releases the V-belt pulley for the chopper
drive.
3. Pull the straw guide rake (R) out of the lock and fold it
in. Loosen star grips (3) on both sides. Lift the
adjustment plate (B) on the left side. Swivel the
distributor funnel (V) so high that the adjust
snap the metal sheets (B) into the catches (A) on
both sides. Tighten star knobs (3).
4. Slacken the drive V-belt (K) with the tensioning lever
(H). Place the drive V-belt from the outer idler V-belt
pulley on the inner drive V-belt pulley and tension with
the tensioning lever (H). Make sure that the V-belt is
placed in the inner groove (G) of the intermediate
pulley. The groove (M) is for use in corn. Close
protective cover. The shredder is ready for operation.
(Fig. 196, 197 and 198)

Auxiliary tool:
(up to machine no ....... )
The adjustable straw intake plate can be pushed
backwards with the auxiliary tool (X) through the hole in the
partition plate in the machine.
The tool can be accommodated on the spring clips (F) so that
it can be carried along.
(Fig. 199)

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Adjust spreading width


The spreading width of the chopper can be adapted to the
cutting unit widths by adjusting the spreading plates (L) with
the lever (O). To adjust, loosen the star grip (4) and move
the lever (O) to the left or right according to the required
spreading width.
Lever to the left = wider spread Lever to
the right = narrower spread
After the adjustment, tighten the star knob again. (Fig.
200)

Electric spreader plate adjustment


With the electric spreader plate adjustment, the chaff
ejection can be shifted to the right and left side. This is
particularly advantageous on slopes and side winds. This
can prevent the chopped material from falling into the grain
that is still standing.

Adjust deflectors
By actuating the center adjuster (T), the deflectors (L) are
adjusted by means of the motor (M). The direction of
rotation of the center adjuster is also the direction of
adjustment of the deflector plates.
(Fig. 201 and 202)

202

Set chop length


The chop length can be changed by turning the knife
carrier. To do this, loosen the hexagon head screws (5 and
6) on both sides of the shredder. The knife carrier can be
turned with a key.
Direction A = chop shorter
Direction B = chop longer
After the adjustment, retighten the hexagon head
screws (5 and 6) on both sides (Fig. 203 and 204).
When chopping rapeseed straw, we recommend setting
the counter knives all the way down.

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Set the chisel edge


Caution - risk of injury - wear
gloves.
To adjust the chisel edge, use the fastening
screws (U) in the elongated holes
solve. Set the chisel edge (Q) so that the distance (Y) is 5
mm when the knives are fully swung out. After adjustment,
tighten all fastening screws (U) again.
(Fig. 204)

Put the chopper out of operation and switch to swath


placement
1. Slacken the drive V-belt (K) with the tensioning lever
(H). Place the V-belt from the inner drive V-belt
pulley on the outer idler V-belt pulley. Tension the
V-belt again.
2. Move the straw hood (S) to the rear and fasten it
with the star knob (1) in the rear threaded holes on
both sides.
3. Loosen star grips (3) on both sides. Lift the adjustment
plate (B) on the left side. Swivel the distribution funnel
(V) all the way down. Screw the star knobs back into
the catches (T).
4. Release star handles (2). Swivel the straw fall plate
(E) on the lever (N) (if available) all the way forward.
Screw the star knobs back on. The V-belt drive pulley
is locked by the bolt (P) for the V-belt.
5. Pull the straw steering rake (R) out of the lock, swing it
up and engage. close the protective device. The
chopper has been converted for straw placement in
swaths.

NOTE! If the straw walker is in an unfavorable position, it


may happen that the straw inlet plate (E) hits the downpipes
of the straw walker when swivelling. In this case, turn the
shakers slightly by hand.

(Fig. 205 and 206)

Switch off the function check for the chopper:


When the straw intake plate is swiveled forwards, the
function check of the chopper is switched off by switch
(S).
(Fig. 207)

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Attach cutting unit transport wagon


Swivel the distribution funnel (V) all the way up and
fasten it in the notches (W) of the adjustment plates
(B).
(Fig. 208)

CHAF SPREADER

With the chaff spreader, the chaff from the sieve box is
distributed over the entire width of the cutterbar. The litter
width is to be adjusted to the respective cutterbar width by
swiveling the chaff spreader.
(Fig. 209)

Adjust chaff spreader


The chaff spreader can be swiveled on the lever (H) after
loosening the toggle nut (K).
Lever (H) up = spreading width wider Lever
(H) down = spreading width smaller
After the adjustment, tighten the toggle nut (K) again.
To climb the ladder (L), the protective bar (B) can be
swiveled down. To do this, pull out the spring pin (F).
Before starting work, swing the bracket (B) up again and
secure it with the spring pin (F).
(Fig. 210)

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SIEVE TABLE

perforatio for fruit/seed species


n

plansifts

5.6 mm or Rye, wheat, winter barley

12.0 mm or Wheat, millet, swedes, barley, lupins, field peas


(Pelushken), rye, spinach, durra, sorghum, milo,
vetches

16.0 mm or Barley, wheat, field beans, French beans, peas, peas


with oats, oats, corn, rice, soybeans, sunflowers

Clover, alfalfa, poppy, sesame


2.5 mm or

Clover, alfalfa, poppy, linseed, spinach, rapeseed, sesame


4.5 mm or

Rapeseed, turnip rape, caraway, linseed, radish, mustard,


7.0 mm or serradella, spinach, lupins

lamella screens

Lamella long-lipped top sieve


screen short-lipped under sieve
Lamella short-lipped, deep-toothed Obersieb (Mais)
screen long-lipped, kinked Upper sieve (not for 3-D)
Lamella short-lipped, kinked Bottom sieve (not for 3-D)
screen
Lamella
screen
Lamella
screen

special screens

18x45 O/20 o diagonal long hole and


round hole pushed
through
32 mm or
Nostril sieve
80/40 mm
nasal sieve
or 18 mm or
pushed
20 mm or
through

pushed

through

When using the special sieves as a top sieve, the corresponding sieve extension must also be used.

We recommend the screens listed here based on our experience. However, the choice of sieve depends on the
respective harvesting conditions.
DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 3.77
Basic setting and threshing

THRESHING TABLE

Fruit-/ threshing instead of reel Distance developm Threshing drum distance


ent
Samenart Grain- prong indent granner- to the concave
header position slug inlaid main ver Phone prefix
cutting Afford lever lever
work trough Raste Raste
mm

Wheat combine perpendicu 12-15 without 3 e-m


lar

rye combine perpendicu 12-15 without 3-4 e-m


lar

Winter barley combine perpendicu 12-15 evtl, 2 e-m


lar
With

summer barley combine perpendicu 12-15 evtl, 2 e-m


lar
With

Oats combine perpendicu 12-15 without 3-5 e


lar

rice combine on handle 12-15 - - e

broad beans Combine perpendicul 12-15 without 4-6 m


swath pickup drum ar

bush beans Combine perpendicul 12-15 without 5-8 m


swath pickup drum ar

Big beans Squat harvest on handle 12-15 - 6-9 w


Combine
harvest

Peas combine perpendicul 12-15 without 6-9 w


harvester ar
swath pickup drum
soybeans combine Soy cutter perpendicul 12-15 without 6-9 m
ar

Mais picking corn picking - 25 - 5 w


intent note threshing

Corn cob mix picking Maize - 25 - see basic setting table


(CCM) header

sunflowers combine Sunflower - 12-15 without 6-12 m


header

Rapese Combine perpendicul 25-30 without 6-9 m


ed swath pickup drum ar
turnips

millet combine perpendicul 12-15 without 3-5 m


ar
3.78 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
Basic setting and threshing

threshing lamella screen fan Remarks Fruit-/


drum slat opening rotational Samenart
speed
rotational Ober extend 1/min
speed Under
sieve tion sieve DO DO
mm mm mm 118/108 98-78
1/min

1000- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1200 800 Wheat


1300

1200- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 rye


1400

1300- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 Winter barley


1500

1300- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1000 700 summer barley


1500

1200- 10-13 10-13 5-8 900 550 Oats


1300

700- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 Rice threshing device possibly rice
1000 crawler chassis

650- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 corn concave broad beans
1000

430 - 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 Maize concave, possibly, redu bush beans
800 ed threshing drum speed

300- about 15 about 15 - 1100 750 Corn concave, reduced Big beans
430 threshing drum speed

300- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 possibly corn concave, redu Peas
430 ed threshing drum speed

500- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 possibly corn concave soybeans
700 or rice threshing equipment

650- about 13 about 13 - 1400 900 corn threshing device, possibly Mais
800 Special sieve above possibly,
redu
ed threshing drum speed
abo nasal - - 750 500 Observe the special Corn cob mix
ut sieve threshing instructions (CCM)
700
80/40
650- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 possibly corn threshing device sunflowers
800

650- 4-6 4-6 3-5 750 500 Raps


1000 turnips

650- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 millet


800
DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 3.79
Basic setting and threshing

THRESHING TABLE

Fruit-/ threshing instead of reel - Distance developm Threshing drum distance


ent
Samenart Grain- prong indent granner- to the concave
header position slug inlaid main ver Phone prefix
cutting Afford lever lever
work trough Raste Raste
mm

Durra, Sorghum combine perpendicu 12-15 without 5-7 m


lar

Poppy combine perpendicu 12-15 without 6-8 m


lar

lupins Combine perpendicu 12-15 without 6-8 m


swath pickup drum lar

linseed combine perpendicu 12-15 evtl, mit 3-4 e


lar

Caraway seeds, swath pickup drum - 12-15 without 4-5 e


fennel

Senf combine perpendicu 12-15 without 3-5 e evtl, m


lar
swath pickup drum

Serradella swath pickup drum - 12-15 without 3-5 e

Sesam squatting - 20 without 3-5 e

sugar beets squatting - 20 without 4-6 m


Beetroot threshing
wrinkles
Klee combine perpendicu 12-15 evtl, mit 1 -2 w
lar
Luzerne threshing
swath pickup drum
grass light combine on handle 12-15 without 3-4 m
threshable swath pickup drum

grass heavy combine on handle 12-15 evtl, mit 1 -3 m


threshable swath pickup drum

Spelt combine perpendicu 12-15 With 1 -3 e-m


lar

Triticale combine perpendicu 12-15 evtl, mit 1 -3 e-m


lar
3.80 DO 118 SL MAXI -78 CLASSIC
Basic setting and threshing

threshing lamella screen fan Remarks Fruit-/


drum slat opening rotational Samenart
speed
rotational speed 1/min
Öber- extend Under-
sieve tion sieve DO DO
mm mm mm 118/108 98-78
1/min

650- 10-13 10-13 5-8 1100 750 possibly, reduced Durra,


850 threshing drum speed Sorghum

800- 2-4 2-4 2-4 750 500 possibly 2.5 mm plane sieve Poppy
1000

650- 8-10 8-10 3-5 1100 750 lupins


800

1000- 8-10 8-10 3-5 750 500 linseed


1200

1000- 8-10 8-10 3-5 750 500 Caraway seeds,


1200 fennel

800- 8-10 8-10 3-5 750 500 Senf


1000

1000- 8-10 8-10 3-5 750 500 Serradella


1200

650- 8-10 8-10 3-5 700 500 possibly wind reduction Sesam
800

1000 10-13 10-13 5-8 750 500 Consultation before the start of sugar beets
threshing
with the breeding company Beetroot
wrinkles
1500 8-10 8-10 3-5 700 500 Use clover threshing equipment Klee
see the CLAAS threshing Luzerne
instructions for special crops

800- 8-10 8-10 3-5 700 500 Wind reduction see CLAAS grass, easy
1000 Threshing instructions for special threshable
fruits

1000- 8-10 8-10 3-5 700 500 Wind reduction see CLAAS grass, heavy
1200 Threshing instructions for special threshable
fruits

1200 14 14 10 1200 800 Spelt

1350 13 13 8 1100 750 Triticale


DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 3.81
Special fruits
Special threshing devices
additional devices
Ground position and threshing

SPECIAL FRUITS linen


Harvest flax with a high threshing drum speed and close
Mais concave spacing. Almost close the lamellar sieve and set
The corn header is used for the corn harvest. a moderate cleaning wind.
The threshing drum should be fitted with cover plates and
Raps
the threshing drum speed should be reduced to approx.
650 to 800 rpm (see «Corn header« operating Rapeseed, turnip rape, radishes, spinach, caraway,
instructions). mustard and fennel are threshed with almost the same
machine settings. Only use the grain concave.
rice Appropriate harvesting method: see CLAAS threshing
For rice harvesting, equip the combine harvester with a instructions «Special fruits« .
pin end threshing device instead of the normal threshing
beet seed
tools. More or fewer rows of pins can be used in the
concave as needed. Beet seed is easily threshed with the combine harvester
from Hocken or from the Reuter. Instructions for adjustment
beans can be found in the CLAAS threshing instructions «Special
When harvesting beans, grain breakage is avoided by fruits».
setting a low threshing drum speed. Adjust the distance of
sunflowers
the concave from the threshing drum to a wide range. For
higher harvesting performance in large acreage, install Sunflowers can be threshed easily with a threshing drum
concave with larger passages. Set the lamella sieves very speed of 650 to 800 rpm and a wide open concave. The
wide, possibly use a special sieve with large perforations cleaning wind is set strong and, if necessary, a 16 mm round
as the lower sieve (see sieve table). Adjust cleaning wind hole sieve is used. The CLAAS sunflower cutterbar enables
strongly. lossless recording.

Peas Sesam

Basic setting of the combine harvester as for beans, Sesame is threshed in squatting with a threshing drum
possibly use a 18 mm round hole sieve as a stand. speed of around 650 to 800 rpm. Due to the very small
seed, the lamellar sieve should be closed completely and
soybeans the smallest possible lower sieve used, if necessary also
Soybeans can be harvested with a soybean header close the blower suction openings.
equipped with flexible cutterbars. Reduce the threshing
drum speed, if necessary use a pin threshing device with as
few rows of pins in the concave as possible. Other machine
settings as for beans.

Gras
Cultivated grasses are divided into easy and difficult to
thresh varieties. The significant differences in the
threshing characteristics are the CLAAS threshing
instructions
"Special fruits" can be found.

Klee, Luzerne
Clover and alfalfa can be harvested using combine and
reuter threshing, or standing threshing on clear, frosty
days. Damp weather makes threshing more difficult, fit
special concave insert strips for more intensive friction
and gentle threshing between the concave strips (see
CLAAS threshing instructions «Special crops«).

Durra, Sorghum, Milo


Durra, sorghum, milo up to 1.50 m high can be
harvested with the grain header.
Reduce the threshing drum speed to 650 rpm (possibly low
threshing drum speed 300, 430 or 550 rpm). Further
information on request

3.84 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Basic setting and threshing

SPECIAL THRESHING EQUIPMENT AND


ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

corn concave
With fewer basket bars and very large passages for
threshing grain corn, corn cob mixture, beans and peas.
(Fig. 211)

set of friction strips


for threshing clover and alfalfa. (Fig.
212)

Corn Cob Mixture (CCM) Equipment


Special sieves are used as the top sieve. The lower
sieve is omitted. The tailings are completely covered
by a metal sheet.
(Fig. 213)

Blower flaps for grass seed threshing or similar.


If, with very light seeds, the cleaning wind is still too strong
even at the lowest fan speed, the wind power can be further
reduced as required by continuously closing the fan suction
openings.
DO 118 SL - 108 MAXI / CLASSIC
Machines with high-performance blowers that can be
moved from the outside due to dust flaps (S).
(Fig. 214)

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Basic setting and threshing

DO 98 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
Machines with a barrel fan with screw-in dust flaps (H) that
can be adjusted according to the wind requirements.
(Fig. 215)

Fan, screw and elevator protection


To protect the cleaning fan, auger troughs and elevator
feet, a heavy duty guard can be fitted under the machine.
On the DO 118 and 108, the fan guard is designed as a
perforated plate. The screen panels between the high-
performance fans are removed before the fan guard is
attached.
(Fig. 216)

rice threshing equipment


For rice harvesting, equip the combine harvester with a
pin end threshing device instead of the normal threshing
tools. More or fewer rows of pins can be used in the
threshing unit as required.
(Fig. 217)

Crop Divider Special


Due to the slim shape of the special straw divider, beans,
peas, etc. Fruit types achieved a clean separation. In
addition, the loss of fruit in the separation area is
significantly reduced if the fruit falls out easily.
(Fig. 218)

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Basic setting and threshing

corn header
Four, five, six and eight-row maize headers with row
widths of
70 cm, 75 cm and 80 cm available. Four to six-row corn
pickers can also be equipped with a picker chopper.
(Fig. 219)

Six-row corn header, foldable


The corn head is available with row widths of 70 cm, 75
cm and 80 cm. The corn picker is equipped with an
integrated chopping device as standard.
The two outer picking units can be folded in for road
transport.
(Fig. 220 and 221)

Soybean cutter
A soybean cutterbar with a flexible cutter bar is
available for low-loss harvesting of soybeans or fruit
with similar threshing characteristics.
The soybean header can also be converted for use in grain.
(Fig. 222)

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Basic setting and threshing

CLAAS autopilot
In conjunction with the corn header, the combine
harvester can be equipped with a CLAAS autopilot.
This gives the machine driver the opportunity to observe
the machine function more intensively during the
threshing process.
(Fig. 223)

CLAAS straw spreader


The straw is distributed evenly by the paddles of the
straw spreader.
To deposit straw in windrows, the paddles are removed by
removing linch pins and carried on a holder.
(Fig. 224)

transport trolley

Transport trolleys are available in different variants:


a) Pipe trolley for headers 3.00 m to 5.10 m
b) Pipe trolley for headers 3.00 m to 5.10 m,
5-row and 6-row corn headers with HPH-G
c) Pipe carriage for headers 6.00 m and 6.60 m
(Fig. 225)

Cutting unit foldable 4.50 m


The cutterbar can be folded up hydraulically for
transport on public roads and narrow passages.
(Fig. 226)

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CLAAS on-board information


The CLAAS on-board information was developed to
determine the following functions:
1 Hectare counter for total areas
2 working hours
3 distance km
4 speed km/h
5 area performance
6 Hectare counter for partial areas
7 working time
8 engine speed
9 engine utilization
10 fan speed
11 threshing drum speed
12 Service intervals
(Fig. 227)

J V; ' BOamNFORMATOR
227 ,12320 .......——

Kabine
The DOMINATORS are equipped with the driver's
cab, fan/filter design.
This cabin can be added on request
a) with heating
b) with compressor cooling system or
c) be equipped with heating and
compressor cooling system.
These variants make it much easier for the machine driver
to operate the machine, even under unfavorable weather
conditions (dust, heat or cold).
(Fig. 228)

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work lights
All combine harvesters can also be equipped with work
lights if they are not already available.
A = Two headlights at the front of the driver's platform to
illuminate the cutterbar.
B = Two headlights at the top of the cab.
C = A headlight to the left of the engine compartment,
to illuminate the discharge pipe and transport
vehicle when unloading.
D = A spotlight in the cleaning shoe room.
The headlight can be switched on and off with
the toggle switch (1).
E = A spotlight for returns inspection.
When the control flap is open, the lighting is
switched on automatically.
F = A spotlight on the rear wall of the straw
hood.
(Fig. 228 to 231)

For additional devices, instructions can be requested


from the manufacturer or its representatives.
The possible uses of the special threshing devices
can be found in the instructions for special crops.

3.90 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


4
maintenanc
e
maintenance

IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS imbalance


Rough running of the combine harvester leads to
Repair, maintenance and cleaning work and
material fatigue and breakage. Regularly and

A
the elimination of malfunctions only in
thoroughly remove accumulations of dirt in rotating
principle
k with the drive switched off and the engine at
machine parts, especially in the threshing drum.

a standstill - remove the ignition key! engine


Repairs to the aforementioned energy stores (springs, Check the condition and attachment of the cooling water
pressure accumulators, etc.) require sufficient knowledge and air intake hoses every 50 operating hours. Replace
and the correct assembly tools and may only be carried cooling water hoses and non-metal parts on the air intake
out in specialist workshops. system every 2 years.
header Check the cleanliness of the engine, radiator and

A
exhaust system daily and clean if necessary.
When working on or in the cutting unit, the
threshing unit must be switched off and the exhaust insulation
engine stopped. When working under the
The cutting unit must be safely supported or the safety NOTE! When cleaning with high-pressure cleaners (steam
support folded down. Make sure that the safety support jet, water or air), make sure that the exhaust gas insulation
is inserted correctly! is not exposed to the direct jet. Avoid damaging the
insulation.
chains
After the harvest, remove all steel roller chains, clean lubrication
them with diesel fuel, dip them in heated chain grease or Observe the prescribed oil change times and types of oil in
oil them well with chain oil and put them back on. This the hydraulic system and in the gears. To lubricate the
does not apply to the elevator chains and collection machine, use only good branded lubricating grease,
chains. When putting on the chains, the shackles of the e.g. B. multi-purpose grease Shell Retinax A EP 2.
chain locks must point with the closed side in the running
Before lubricating, remove the dirt from the lubricating
direction.
nipples. Carry out regular greasing according to the
Correct chain tension greasing plan.

Steel roller chains are correctly tensioned when the slack Store lubricants and fuels in suitable
side can be deflected approx. Check tension more containers and ensure proper disposal.
frequently on new chains. Be careful when draining hot oil
Shorten chains that have become too long by - Risk of burns!
removing a double link.
brakes
belt
All V-belts must be kept under good tension at all times.
Belts smeared with oil can be cleaned with detergent. Do not
use petrol or similar.
A The braking systems are regularly one
k tobe subjected to thorough examination!
Adjustment and repair work on the brake
system may only be carried out by specialist workshops
or recognized brake services!
When fitting a new V-belt of the belt clutch, rub the inside
of the bandage with Teflon liquid. When driving on roads, the foot brake pedals
For new belts, the tension after the first must be locked (lock the pedals).
Check after 2 to 3 hours of operation, tighten if Check the brake fluid level regularly. Only use the
necessary. prescribed brake fluid and replace it according to the
regulations!
control drives
Be careful when handling brake fluid - poisonous and
The control gears should be adjusted a few times after
each lubrication so that the lubricant is evenly distributed caustic! Do not spill brake fluid!
on the sliding surfaces. To ensure that the control range Dispose of brake fluid properly!
can be used to the full, remove accumulations of dust
between the halves of the control wheel.

screws
Check that all screws are tight and tighten if necessary
(especially all nuts on the chassis and steering).

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 4.1


maintenance

Wheels I Tires Dispose of old batteries properly!

A Repair work on the tires may only


L becarried out by specialists and with the
appropriate assembly tools !
If the tire pressure is too high, there is a risk of bursting!
Only use original fuses. If fuses that are too strong are
used, the electrical system will be destroyed.
When carrying out electrical welding work on the
combine harvester and attachment, disconnect the
cables on the generator and the battery!
The prescribed tire pressure (see “Technical data”)
must be observed. cooling system

A
Do not stand near the tire when inflating. Check air Any contact with liquid refrigerant
pressure regularly. avoid k !
After each wheel assembly, retighten the wheel nuts or If you get splashes in your eyes, see a doctor immediately!
bolts after the first 10 operating hours, then Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out
Check tightness every 50 hours of operation. Tightening by specialists!
values see «Technical Data«.
Properly extract refrigerant before repair work so that it
The track adjustment elements must be tightened cannot escape into the atmosphere.
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Welding is not permitted on parts of the
Observe the required tire pressure for ballasting. refrigerant circuit or in their immediate vicinity.
When working on the wheels, make sure that the Danger of poisoning!
combine harvester is parked safely and secured against Maximum ambient temperature for refrigerant 80° C!
rolling away (wheel chocks).
The compressor cooling system may only be
When working under the jacked-up combine harvester, no assembled, repaired and maintained by qualified
one may be on it. personnel who have been specially instructed in this
Ensure that the lifting device has sufficient carrying capacity. area of responsibility!
Regularly check the cleanliness of the evaporator in the
hydraulic system
cabin roof and condenser in front of the water cooler and

A Before working on the hydraulic system,


k Be sure to depressurize and lower attached
attachments!
Hydraulic system is under high pressure.
clean if necessary.

NOTE! The compressor cooling systems have been


converted since 1994. See Before using
»Compressor cooling system«.
Fluid (fuel, hydraulic oil, etc.) escaping under high pressure Up to and including 1993, cooling systems
can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries. In the were filled with CFC refrigerant Freon R12 .
event of damage, consult a doctor immediately, as From 1994, cooling systems with HFC refrigerant R 134 a
otherwise serious infections may occur. filled.
Use suitable tools when searching for leaks due to the Refrigerants are harmful to the environment as soon as
risk of injury. they enter the atmosphere. Therefore, be particularly
careful when handling the compressor cooling system.
When working on the hydraulic system, be sure to switch
off the engine, remove the ignition key and secure the Protection devices / spare parts

A
combine harvester against rolling away (parking brake,
wheel chock)! After maintenance work protective devices
bring k back into protective position.
Check hydraulic hose lines regularly and replace if damaged
or aging! The replacement hose lines must meet the If protective devices are subject to wear, they must be
technical requirements of the device manufacturer! checked regularly and replaced in good time! Spare parts

A
must at least meet the technical requirements specified by
Repair work on the hydraulic system may only be carried
the device manufacturer! This is e.g. B. given by original
out by CLAAS specialist workshops.
spare parts!
Electrical system
Always when working on the electrical system
k Disconnect
the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Ensure correct connection - first the positive pole and then
the negative pole.
Be careful with battery gases - they are highly explosive!
Avoid sparks and open flames near the battery!
Remove cover from battery when recharging. Be
careful when handling battery acids - corrosive!

4.2 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


maintenance

MAINTENANCE CHART
maintenance times
after d, first Everyone
Maintenance work S
|| $ 40 100 50 100 200 f

O S Befc-SW. bed sw.

lifting hydraulics
- V-belt pump drive check tension,
tighten if necessary 1
- Check oil level 1
- hydraulic oil change ............................................................................................................ •• 1-3
- Oil filter (replace paper filter insert) .................................................................................... •• 3
- Clean oil filter screen insert 3

Checking the hydraulic system for leaks........................................ ... ...... ......................., .................... O
- Bleeding the reel cylinder................................................. ................ ................................................... ............................ ........ 6
...... ...
- Bleed the hydraulic cylinder for the lateral control of the cutterbar 7-10
(Machines with Auto Contour)................................................. .................................................. ................ .......................

Hydrostatic travel drive (LINDE system)


- hydraulic oil change ♦ _ <_♦ 11.15
- Check oil level iiiiiii ■iii 15
- Renew hydraulic oil filter ................................. ......... ...... .. ..........„•• 13
- Adjusting the hydraulic pump................................................ .................................................. .................................................. .......................... • 16,17

Hydrostatic travel drive (SAUER system)


- Hydraulic oil change•................................................ .................................................. ........................................................ ............. JB 12,15
- Checking the oil level........................................ ................................ O 13
- Renew hydraulic oil filter _ ................ •• 14
- Adjusting the hydraulic pump................................................ .................................................. .................................................. .......................... • 17

Undercarriage coupling (mechanical travel drive)


- Adjust chassis clutch (mechanically operated)
THU 88/78 CLASSIC................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ................................ • 18

- Adjust undercarriage clutch (hydraulically actuated)


THU 108/98 CLASSIC/MAXI........................................ .................................................. .................................................. .................. • 19

- Setting the short-circuit valve ................................................ .............................. ................... ................. ..........................................• 20


- Check brake fluid level, top up if necessary O 21
- Change the brake fluid and have the system bled........ ... ........................ .............. every 2 years 21

foot brake
- Check brake fluid level, top up if necessary................................................................................................................................................................... 19
- Replace the brake fluid and have the system bled every 2 years 22

- Adestth elinkagefo rgearshifting__ .............................................................................................................................................. .._2 3

manual transmission
- Check oil level 24
- oil change 24.25

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 4.3


maintenance

MAINTENANCE CHART
maintenance times
< after.first Everyone x
Maintenance work £ « e
f.| | 10 40 50 100 200 | i |s >1
§ § Setr.-SW. Setr.-SW. 8 2cw'§<

final drive
- Check oil level ___ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ ___ _ & 26.28
- oil change ................. o ... .. 26-28

Planetary gear steering drive axle 29


- Check oil level
• 29.30
- oil change
Gearbox, blade drive
- Check oil level 29
- oil change 29.30
Threshing drum Two-stage variable speed drive
- Check the oil level 32
— oil change .^B^....«.. _ 32
grain tank
- Grease filling, bevel gear 29

control drives
Threshing drum drive with countershaft
- Take off the control belt ..................... : Bl 36,36
- Put on the control belt
- Lay down the composite V-belt ... . .._ _BI 36 * 38
- Put on composite V-belt Bl 36 38

Threshing drum drive without transmission


- Take off the control belt........................................ .................................................. .................................................. ................................ BI 39.40
- Put on control belt Bl 39.40

driving control drive


- Take off the control belt _ _ , _ ............... .................................. Bl 41.42
- Put on control belt Bl 41.42

fan control belt


- Take off the control belt . ,,...BI 43
- Put the belt on the rule W 43

drives
Adjust threshing mechanism drive
- DO 118 SL/108 SL MAXI/CLASSIC* 44
- DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC/MAXI•• 45

Adjust the threshing drum drive


- Threshing drum drive with countershaft ............................................... •.......................................... • 46

Set the cutter drive


- DO 118 SL/108 SL MAXI/CLASSIC** 47
- THU 108 - 78 CLASSIC/MAXI•.......................................... .................................................. ..................... . 48

Adjust V-belt clutch for grain tank emptying


- DO 118 SL/108 SL MAXI/CLASSIC• 49
- DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC/MAXI S* 50

Adjust hydrostatic travel drive


- DO 118 SL/108 SL MAXI/CLASSIC S * 51.52
- DO 108-78 CLASSIC/MAXI*Ö S3

Adjust mechanical travel drive


- DO 108/98/88/78 CLASSIC/MAXI........................................................ ............... "Bl• 54

4.4 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


maintenance

MAINTENANCE CHART
maintenance times
after d. first Everyone
maintenance
s
work
i|i
i 10 40 50 100
£3
> bet hours Subject>~hrs<

compressor cooling system


- Tension V-belt for compressor drive 55
- Clean the evaporator - when it's strong
dust more often 56.57
- Check condenser for cleanliness
or clean 53
- Have the filter dryer replaced ..ÄXJate
- Measures to protect the compressor cooling system
during longer idle times 60,51,52

- Put the compressor cooling system into operation

Kabine
- Clean or replace filter 63
- Clean aggregates in the cab roof 64.65
- tilt cabin 84.65
- Have the speed of the shaker shaft checked

function control device


- Adjust inductive transmitter .............._ ............................................................................................................. 69

fire extinguisher
- Have the operational readiness of the fire extinguisher checked..................... ........................ ........ every 2 years 70
straw chopper
- Change flail knives .. ..... ...... .................................................. ....................... 41 71
- Change counter knife _ .....................
- Adjust the spring cylinder of the tensioning device ......... ....................... •........... ............................ • 73
- Adjusting the spring cylinder on the transmission......................................... ..... ..... . ...........•• 74

wheel studs
- retighten (tightening values see »Technical Data«)••

V-belts (especially on the chassis)


Check tension and condition, tighten if necessary
- Spring-loaded V-belt tension ................................................ ........................ ...• ............................................ •
- unsprung V-belt tension ....................................................................................... 41 41
steel roller chains
Check tension, tighten if necessary
- spring-loaded chain tensioner................................................ ....... ....................... 41 .................. 41
- unsprung chain tension ................................................ .......................... ...... 41 ................ 41
remove dirt
- Return pan, shaker box, sensors
of the throughput control device................................................. ................................ .. . ................... ....................... . ................. .................. ............... ...
..................
- Auger troughs, space above fan
, grain pan, concave, sieves•
- engine area, exhaust system, transmission area,
Brakes, hydrostatic drive ....................... ................• .............................................................................................•

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 4.5


maintenance

MAINTENANCE CHART
maintenance times
after d. first
Maintenance work
Ec
Ui £• i 10 wo 50 WO 200

S operating hours Betr-StcL Ill


engine
- Check oil level
- Oil change (see »Lubricant table« and
group »Engine«)
- Replace engine oil filter insert
- Check cooling water level, top up if necessary
- Clean the protective cage and radiator fins
- Clean cooling water and air intake hoses.
- Replace all non-metal parts on the air intake
system every 2 years
- Drain fuel tank, clean tank recess and filler
screen
- Bleed the fuel system
- Clean the fuel pre-cleaner, sight glass, screen
filter and, if necessary, the water separator
- Replace fuel filter inserts
- Alternator V-belt Check tension,
tighten if necessary
- Clean the air filter main cartridge
- Renew the main cartridge of the air filter "if. Wamaolage^demands
- Renew safety cartridge of the air filter (after
servicing the main cartridge five times)_ yo years.
- Cleaning the air filter dust collector (air filter
without dust extraction)

For more maintenance instructions, see the engine


manufacturer's operating instructions

battery
- Check voltage, recharge if necessary .♦
- Check acid level and acid density, correct if necessary

Only with low sulfur content in the diesel fuel (less


than 0.5 percent by weight) and using the prescribed
engine oil quality
(see lubricant table). Otherwise the
Change the engine oil every 100
operating hours.

Running-in oil with continued-running properties


according to DB sheet 225.5 has been filled in at the
factory. For topping up, when using oil, use engine oil
according to the lubricant table.

NOTE! In the case of an engine overhaul and the use of


non-break-in oils, the 1st Change the oil and filter after
10 hours of operation and the 2nd after another 30
hours of operation.

4.6 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


maintenance

LUBRICANT TABLE

component type of lubricant capacity SAE class changeover times control

Engines
118 SL MAXI
Mercedes OM 441 A 16.0 liters
108SLMAXI
Mercedes OM 366 LA 18.0 liters
108 SL CLASSIC
Mercedes OM 366 LA 18.0 liters
98 SL MAXI
Mercedes OM 366 LA 16.5 liters
98 SL CLASSIC
Mercedes OM 366 LA 16.5 liters New after 100**
HD motor oil
from -15° C operating
98 CLASSIC after
bis +40° C hours, Every day
Mercedes OM 366 A (MIL-L-2104 C) 16.5 liters
HD 15W-40 then every
Mercedes OM 352 A API-CD 16.0 liters
200*
Perkins 1006.6 T 13.5 liters
operating
88 SL MAXI hours
Mercedes OM 366 A 16.0 liters
88 MAXI
Perkins 1000.6 T 13.5 liters
Perkins 1000.6 14.6 liters
78 SL CLASSIC
Mercedes OM 366 A 16.5 liters
78 CLASSIC
Mercedes OM 366 16.0 liters
Perkins 1000.6 14.6 liters

engine Engines- to minimum 20


preservation corrosion mark
protective oil on the dipstick
(e.g. Shell Ensis during winter
engine oil 20 or storage and
similar) recommissioning
cooling system 50% corrosion every 3 years
antifreeze
and 50% water
capacity see check anti-
"Technical freeze during
specification winter storage
s"

foot brake reservoir filled


coupling SAE- weekly
DO 108 CLASSIC ATE- Specification J 1703
DO 98 MAXI / CLASSIC brake fluid

every 2 years

The lubricants listed here can also be obtained from CLAAS spare parts sales.

* Only with a low sulfur content (less than 0.5 percent by weight and using the specified engine oil quality, see lubricant
table). Otherwise, the engine oil should be changed every 100 operating hours.
* * Running-in oil with continued-running properties according to DB sheet 225.5 has been filled in at the factory.
To top up when oil is consumed, use engine oil according to the lubricant table.
NOTE! In the case of an engine overhaul and the use of non-break-in oils, the 1st Oil and filter change after 10
hours of operation and the 2nd after a further 30 hours of operation.

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 4.7


maintenance

LUBRICANT TABLE

component type of lubricant capacity SAE class changeover times control

Manual hypoid gear oil 5 liters 90


transmission (MIL-L-2105 B) 4.5 liters
axle drive API-GL-5-90 each
DO118SL/
108 SLMAXI/CLASSIC New after
40 operating
Gear oil hours then weekly
Manual 6.8 liters
after 1x per year
gearbox axle 3 liters each 90
(MIL-L-2105 B) (500 operating
drive hours)
API-GL-4-90
DO 108 CLASSIC
6.8 liters
Manual
3 liters each
transmission
axle drive DO Hypoid
98/88/78 gear oil 90 weekly
after 0.8 liters each
(MIL-L-2105 B)
Steering API-GL-5-90
operation axle
(CLAAS-4-Trac) New after
planetary gear 40 operating
Gear oil
hours then
according to 90
0.75 liters 1x per year
(MIL-L-2105)
API-GL-4-90

Knife drive
cutting unit

Multigrade
hydraulic oil
Shell-Hydrol HV
hydraulic system about 7
46 liters
Lift and low pressure
Tellus T 46 about 6
hydraulics New after
Donax TM liters
DO 118/108/98 SL 40 operating weekly
Fuchs-Renolin
DO 98 / 88 SL - 78 hours then
D46 HV
Dynamic slope Wintershall HVG 46 1x per year
approx. +2
compensation liters (500 operating
Hydraulic system hours)
Hydrostatic
travel drive:
a) LINDE about 8
liters
b) SAUER
about 8
liters
Bitumen-based
lubricant with apply as needed
solvent (e.g.
Free- Shell-Cradium
running Fluid C, Shell
upon need
gears Cardium,
Compound C or
similar)

140 weekly
New after
Multigrade 40 operating
gear oil API- hours, then
Threshing GL-4-140 once a year
drum Two- (500 operating
1 liter hours)
stage control
operation

* Only with a low sulfur content (less than 0.5 percent by weight and using the specified engine oil quality, see lubricant
table). Otherwise, the engine oil should be changed every 100 operating hours.
* * Running-in oil with continued-running properties according to DB sheet 225.5 has been filled in at the factory.
To top up when oil is consumed, use engine oil according to the lubricant table.
NOTE! In the case of an engine overhaul and the use of non-break-in oils, the 1st Oil and filter change after 10
hours of operation and the 2nd after a further 30 hours of operation.

4.8 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


maintenance

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

When working on the hydraulic system, it is

A
essential to shut down the engine, remove
the ignition key and secure the combine
harvester against rolling k (parking brake,
wheel chock).

lifting hydraulics
Tension V-belt for pump drive
Loosen the clamping screw (K) and tension the V-belt with
the tensioning screw (S).
After tensioning, tighten the clamping screw (K)
again.
(Fig. 1)

Check oil level

NOTE! Before checking the oil level, lower the cutterbar


and reel completely, open the threshing drum control
drive
regulate "slowly".

The hydraulic oil must be at the mark on the dipstick (M).


M = Dipstick and oil filler hole A =
Hydraulic oil return lines
F = hydraulic oil filter (strainer)
E = hydraulic oil filter (paper filter
element) P = hydraulic pump
D = hydraulic pressure line
B = Collection tank for hydraulic oil

hydraulic oil change


Be careful when draining hot oil

A
- Risk of burns!
Properly dispose of drained oil.

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 4.9


maintenance

To change the hydraulic oil in the lifting hydraulics,


pump the hydraulic oil out of the hydraulic oil tank
(3) using the steering block (2) by turning the
steering wheel (1).
Retract all hydraulic rams. Stop engine.
Unscrew a hydraulic hose (4R or 4L) from the steering
cylinder (5) and place it in a sufficiently large container (B).
Turn the steering wheel in the appropriate direction until all
the hydraulic oil has been pumped out of the system through
the emergency steering line (6).
After refilling the hydraulic oil tank, the steering
hydraulics must be bled.
(Fig. 2)

Clean sieve insert


To clean the strainer insert (1), unscrew the return line (A).
Remove lock washer (8).
Wash out the filter insert (1) with benzine and blow it
out. Always replace damaged strainer inserts and
seals.
(Fig. 1 and 3)

Replace paper filter insert


To replace the paper filter insert (2), unscrew the return
line (A) and remove the lock washer (8).
Replace the paper filter insert every time you change
the hydraulic oil, see »Maintenance table«.
(Fig. 1 and 3)

4.10 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


maintenance

Oil filter (E and F) disassembled:


1 = sieve insert
2 = paper filter insert
3 = filter head
4 = felt ring
5 = felt ring
6 = disc 13
7 = compression spring
8 = lock washer
9 = seal (Fig. 3)

Bleed steering hydraulics


After any assembly work on the steering hydraulics and its
line, the hydraulic lines must be bled with the engine
switched off and the ignition key removed (two people
required):
1. Jack up the steering axle in the middle to relieve the
steering wheels. Place a clean container under the
steering cylinder to catch the hydraulic oil.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left stop. Unscrew the
hydraulic hose (R) on the steering cylinder. Turn the
steering wheel to the right until the oil runs out of the
hydraulic hose without any bubbles. Screw on the
hydraulic hose. Continue turning the steering wheel to
the right as far as it will go.
3. Unscrew the hydraulic hose (L) from the steering cylinder.
Turn the steering wheel to the left until the oil runs out of
the hydraulic hose without any bubbles. Screw on the
hydraulic hose.
(Fig. 4 and 5)

NOTE! Check the oil level in the oil tank during


the bleeding process and top up if necessary.

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 4.11


maintenance

Bleed the reel cylinder


After all assembly work on the hydraulic cylinders of the
reel and their supply lines, the reel cylinders must be
vented.
a) Raise the reel up to the stop, if necessary, push down
with your hand.
b) Loosen (do not remove) the bleed screw (A) on
the cylinder!
c) Hold the lever on the hydraulic control unit in the
»raise reel« position. When the oil comes out without
bubbles, tighten the vent screw (A). Then raise and
lower the reel a few times.
d) Reel cylinders must run synchronously, otherwise the
venting process must be repeated.
(Fig. 6)

If the reel cylinders are completely empty, carry out the


first venting process with the reel removed, otherwise
there is a risk of the reel breaking.

Bleed the hydraulic cylinder for the lateral


control of the cutterbar
(Machines with Auto Contour)

This operation is necessary after a repair of the


hydraulic system.
1. Open the stopcock (R) by moving the lever (H) to
(A). Loosen the hexagon locking screw (V) on both
catch pieces. Also loosen the hexagon socket screw
connection (K) on the cylinder head on the right-
hand side.
2. Switch on safety toggle switch (62), toggle switch
(51) for manual operation to the right
actuate so that both cylinders extend. After the air has
escaped, close the screw plugs (V and K).
3. With the cylinders fully extended, loosen the hexagon
socket screw plug (L) on the left-hand side.
4. Actuate the toggle switch (51) in the opposite
direction. After the air has escaped, close the screw
plug (L). The left cylinder is retracted.
(Fig. 7 to 10)

4.12 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


maintenance

Linde plant
Hydrostatic drive
Linde BPV /100 SR / BMF 105 and BPV 70 / BMF 75
Sauer 90 P 075 / 90 M 075

Hydraulic oil change:


Drain the hydraulic oil after loosening the oil drain screw
(A) on the hydraulic motor and collect it in a sufficiently
large container.
(Fig. 11 and 12)

Sauer plant

Be careful when draining hot oil

A
- Risk of burns.
Properly dispose of drained oil.

After draining the hydraulic oil, tightly close the drain screw
(A) on the hydraulic motor again.
(Fig. 11 and 12)

DO 118 SL MAXI -78 CLASSIC 4.13


servicing

Linde plant
Change hydraulic oil filter:
Replace the hydraulic oil filter (F) every time the oil
is changed. (Fig. 13 and 14)

TAKE NOTE! Only use the original filter designed for the
pressure of the slanted plate pump.

Always replace the seal.

Sauer-Aolage
Type of oil:
Multi-grade hydraulic oil HV (ISO - VG 46) in
accordance with DIN 51 525 part 3.
See also “Lubricant table”.

Filling instructions for hydraulic oil changes:


1. Fill the oil expansion tank (B) at the oil filler hole (E)
with hydraulic oil (see lubricant table). A filling strainer
must be used for this purpose.
Refill hydraulic oil slowly enough to allow air in the
pump housing to escape through the connecting
pipes and out of the oil expansion tank (B).
2. Remove gear, motor speed control lever open
Set “Stop.” Let the diesel engine run for approx. 10
seconds. Add missing oil to the expansion tank.
Repeat this process until the oil level in the oil tank no
longer drops.
3. Always refill missing oil in the expansion tank
4. Hydrostatic transmission for venting and flushing the
system at idle speed and half way lever deflection in
both conveying directions, let it rotate for approx. 2
minutes (mech. manual transmission in O-position).
5. Shut down the diesel engine in the neutral position of
the drive lever. If necessary, refill hydraulic oil up to the
specified mark on the dipstick.
6. Test run
(Fig. 15)

4.14 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


servicing

Check oil level


E = dipstick and oil filler hole
Check the oil level daily when the engine is shut down. The
oil should be at the mark on the dipstick (E).
(Fig. 15)

Adjust the hydraulic pump


If the machine does not come to an absolute standstill at
position 0 of the drive lever, the hydraulic pump must be
readjusted in the long holes of the support for the Bowden
cable (C).
Make sure that the thread in the fork piece is still at
least 6 mm deep.
(Fig. 16 and 17)

CHASSIS COUPLING
(mechanical drive)

Adjust chassis clutch


- mechanically operated -
DO 88/78 MAXI/CLASSIC
Adjust the coupling rods (1) so that the total coupling
distance (A) is 20 ± 1 mm.
Adjust the clutch linkage (2) so that the clutch
release distance (B) is 10 to 12 mm and the clutch
clearance (C) is 7 to 11 mm.
The dimension (X) from the joint pin (G) to the
reinforcement plate (H) should be approx. 69
mm.
TAKE NOTE! The forks (N) of the coupling linkage
(1 and 2) must not rest on the deflection arm (U) when
actuated and at rest.
(Fig. 18)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 4.15


servicing

Adjust chassis clutch 3. Check the wear of the clutch lining:


- hydraulically operated -
a) Measure control measure (L)
b) Push the piston of the slave cylinder (N) fully in
DO 108 / 98 CLASSIC / MAXI
by hand and measure the control unit (L) again
The chassis clutch is hydraulically actuated via master
c) Difference from dimension (U, 9 mm)
cylinder (G) on the pedal arm (K) and the slave
= clutch wear
cylinder (N) on the clutch housing.
d) If the differential value - 0 - has
1. Adjust the master cylinder (G) with the locknut (1)
been reached, have the driver plate
loosened on the fork piece (2) so that the bolt (S) is
replaced.
easy and easy to insert when the clutch pedal is not
pressed. (Fig. 19)
2. On the slave cylinder (N) with the locknut (3)
loosened, adjust the fork piece (4) so that the total
distance (Z) of the lever (H) including the distance
The measure (U) is 25 mm. The release path (Y) is then
16 mm. The pre-pressure valve (T) maintains a distance
(U) of 9 mm in the slave cylinder. The release bearing is
constantly moving and is held on the clutch pressure
plate under a pressure of 0.8 to 1.0 bar by the pre-
pressure valve. The clutch pedal has no backlash.
E = vent valve
Q = pressure foot direction in the pre-pressure valve

4.16 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


Adjust short circuit valve
DO 108/98/88/78 CLASSIC / MAXI
With the chassis clutch in the rest position, adjust the
linkage (3) so that the operating lever of the short-circuit
valve (K) is 3 to 5 mm engaged.
(Fig. 20)

Expansion tank for hydraulically actuated clutch


DO 108 / 98 CLASSIC / MAXI
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank (B) to
the left of the driver's seat regularly and refill as needed.
Have brake fluid replaced every 2 years (see also
lubricant and maintenance table).
Only let the hydraulic coupling system be vented by a
specialist workshop.
(Fig. 21)

FOOT BRAKE/ BRAKE FLUID

Check the brake fluid level regularly

A
and refill if necessary.
k Use only specified brake fluid.
Adjustment, maintenance and repair work on the brake
system may only be carried out by specialist workshops.
Replace brake fluid every 2 years and allow the brake
system to vent.
A = brake fluid reservoir (Fig.
22)

ADJUST THE GEAR SHIFT


Adjust the shift rod (C and D) next to the driver's cab at the
ball joints (K) so that the shift gears are fully interlocked and
the shift shaft lock balls engage.
(Fig. 23)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 4.17


servicing servicin
g

GEARBOX

l t oil order s according to t s s orgen!

A
manual gearbox
Check the oil level:
K = oil level control screw

Oil change:
A = oil drain plug with magnetic plug
E = oil filler plug with transmission vent
Clean the magnetic plug in the oil drain plug every
time the oil is changed.
(Fig. 24 and 25)

Axle gears

Check the oil level:


DO 118 SL / 108 SL MAXI / CLASSIC
K = oil level control screw

Oil change:
A = oil drain plug E =
oil filler plug L =
transmission
ventilation
Clean the magnetic plug in the oil drain plug every
time the oil is changed.
(Fig. 26 and 27)

4.18 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


4.18 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
servicin
g

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI

Check the oil level:


E = oil level control screw

Oil change:
A = oil drain plug E =
oil filler plug L =
transmission vent
Clean the magnetic plug in the oil drain plug every
time the oil is changed.
(Fig. 28)

Planetary gearbox/steering axle


C L A AS-4-T rac-Sy stem

Check the oil level:


When checking the oil level, bring the steering gears to
contact the ground and the filler control screw (K) to
horizontal level (H).
The oil should reach the hole in the fill control
screw (K).
(Fig. 29)

Oil change:
To drain the transmission oil, adjust the steering gears
so that the filler control screw (K) is down. Loosen the
screw plug (E) slightly to ventilate. Remove the screw
(K).
Set the fill-control screw (K) to horizontal plane
(H) to refill the transmission oil.
After refilling the oil, seal the plug (E) and filler control
screw (K) tightly.
(Fig. 29 and 30)

Gearbox/ blade drive

Check oil level/oil change:


Check the oil level in the transmission using the oil
level control screw (K).
A = oil drain plug E =
oil filler plug K =
control screw
(Fig. 31)

TAKE NOTE! When checking the oil level and draining the
transmission oil, the attached cutting unit is in working
position (max. 100 mm above the ground).

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Thresher two-stage variable drive


Behind one of the holes (2), there is a screw plug which
can be used to fill up oil, drain the oil and check the oil
level.

Check the oil level:


Turn the two-speed drive so that the hole (2) behind which
the plug screw is located
is located, 27° = measure X below the horizontal
plane (H). In this position, the oil level can be
checked.
(Fig. 32)

Oil change:
To drain the oil, turn the control drive so that the
plug screw is at the bottom.
To fill up the oil, the screw plug must be at the top.

Grain tank

Angle gearbox at the bottom of the grain tank outlet pipe


DO 118 SL - 88 MAXI / CLASSIC
Remove the cover (D) and check the grease level in the
angle drive once a year and refill if necessary. When
unscrewing the cover, ensure that it is tight.
(Fig. 33)

Angle gears in the grain tank


DO 118 SL - 108 MAXI / CLASSIC
Check the grease level in the angle gears (W) annually
and add if necessary. To do this, open the covers (E).
When filled for the first time, approximately 250 g of
rolling bearing grease is used per transmission.
(Fig. 34)

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CHANGE STRAPS

Be careful when mounting on the control

A
drives. Never reach between the halves of
the window with your hands - risk of
accident!
Block control wheels with special
tools, see text below.

Remove and put on the threshing drum control straps


Thresher drum drive with support
Adjust the control drive to maximum speed
while the engine is running and the threshing
mechanism is switched on. Switch off the
threshing system. Shut down the engine and
remove the ignition key.
Remove safety devices (S and T). (Fig.
35)

Screw two hexagon screws (3) BM 12 x 180 DIN 564-8.8


(ET No. 236 302.0) through the threaded holes in the front
half of the window until they stop against the rear half of the
window. As a result, the control wheel is blocked when the
position is spread apart.
With the engine stopped, press the control lever on the
hydraulic control unit “slowly” and at the same time push
the hydraulically adjustable control screw apart. Then
remove the belt (R) from both discs.
Unscrew the hydraulic hose from the hydraulic cylinder
(Z). Remove the control straps.
After reinstallation, pull the belt firmly between the halves
of the washer and remove the hexagon bolts from the
threaded holes.
Screw on the hydraulic hose and install the safety
device.

TAKE NOTE! Protect control disc surfaces against


corrosion during extended periods of downtime.

Before reinstalling the control belts, clean the surfaces


of the washers and reinstall the safety device (S and T).
(Fig. 35 and 36)

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Remove composite V-belts


Remove the threshing drum control belt (R). Remove the
right drive wheel if necessary.
Relax the spring cylinder (F) and completely remove
the tensioner roller (H) with pulley holder.
Remove the composite V-belts
(V). (Fig. 36, 37 and 38)

Put on composite V-belts


Put on composite V-belts. Reinstall the tensioner pulley
with the tension roller holder. Adjust the spring cylinder
(F) (see Fig. 46). Put on the control belt.
Reinstall the guards and the drive wheel. For tightening
values of the wheel bolts, see “Technical Data”

(Fig. 35 to 38)

TAKE NOTE! Protect the grooves of the wedge pulleys


against corrosion during extended periods of downtime.

Clean the grooves on the V-belt pulleys before reinstalling


the composite V-belt.

Thresher drum drive without input


A Set the control drive to maximum when
the motor is running and the AEX is switched
on
Adjust 'f-, '\ speed. Switch off the threshing system.
Shut down the engine and remove the ignition key.
Unscrew the safety device (S). (Fig.
39)

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Screw two hexagon screws (3) BM 12 x 180 DIN 564-8.8


(ET No. 236 302.0) through the threaded holes (B) of the
front half of the window until they stop against the rear half
of the window. As a result, the control wheel is blocked
when the position is spread apart.
With the engine stopped, press the control lever on the
hydraulic control unit “slowly” and at the same time push
the hydraulically adjustable control disc apart. Then
remove the strap from both discs.
Unscrew the hydraulic hose from the hydraulic cylinder
(Z). Remove the control straps.
After reinstallation, pull the belt securely between the
halves of the glass and remove the hex bolts from the
threaded holes (B).
Screw on the hydraulic hose and install the safety
device.

TAKE NOTE! Protect control disc surfaces against


corrosion during extended periods of downtime.

Before reinstalling the control belts, clean the surfaces of


the washers and reinstall the safety device (S).
(Fig. 39 and 40)

Remove and put on the drive belt


(machines with mechanical drive)

Adjust the control drive to maximum speed while

A
the engine is running. Shut down the engine
and remove the ignition key!

Securely mount the machine on the left side and unscrew


the left drive wheel. Remove the angle iron (W) completely
with the guard (E).
Screw two hexagon screws (3) BM 12 x 180 DIN 564-8.8
through the threaded holes (B) of the front half of the
window until they stop against the rear half of the window.
As a result, the control wheel is blocked when the position
is spread apart.
With the engine stopped, press the control lever on the
hydraulic control unit to “slow” and at the same time push
the hydraulically adjustable control disc apart. Remove
the hydraulic hose from the hydraulic cylinder (Z).
Remove the composite V-belts (V).
Then remove the strap from both discs. After restarting,
pull the strap firmly between half of the glass and remove
the hexagonal screws (3). Screw on the hydraulic hose
and install the composite V-belts. Install the left drive
wheel.
Tightening values of the wheel bolts, see “Technical Data”.
(Fig. 41 and 42)

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TAKE NOTE! Protect the control wheel surface against


corrosion during extended periods of standstill.
Clean the washer surface before reapplying the control
belts.
(Fig. 41 and 42)

Remove and put the fan belt on


Set the fan to maximum speed while the

A
machine is running. Switch off the
threshing system, shut down the
engine and remove the ignition key.
A hexagon bolt (S) BM 12 x 60 DIN 564-8.8 (ET No. 236
300.0) into a threaded hole in the front
Screw in the fixed half of the window until the rear,
displaceable half of the window is blocked in the extended
position.

Machines with electric fan speed adjustment:


Switch on with the engine, the ignition and the threshing
system switched on. Then use the appropriate tilt switch
to adjust the fan speed to “slow”. Remove the control
belt from the discs.
Machines with mechanical fan speed adjustment:
Use the winch to separate the upper pulley and remove
the control belt from the pulleys.
After reapplying the belt, remove the screw (S) and
tighten the belt by operating the control drive while the
machine is running.
TAKE NOTE! Protect control disc surfaces against
corrosion during extended periods of downtime.
Clean the surfaces of the windows before reapplying the
control belts.
(Fig. 43)

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ADJUST THE THRESHWORK DRIVE

Only adjust when the engine is stopped and

A
the ignition key removed.

DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC


When the engine is running, a hydraulic pressure of 20 bar
is applied to the ring surface, connection (R), of the low-
pressure hydraulic cylinder. As a result, the threshing drive
is switched off via the tensioner roller (S).
When the threshing drive is switched on, the piston surface,
connection (K), is also supplied with 20 bar.
As a result, the larger piston area extends the piston rod
and tensiones the drive belt with the tensioner roller (S).

Adjust belt guides:


Install the belt guides at the points (A, B, C, and D) so
that when the belt is tensioned, the dimensions (Y)
between the belt back and the guides are 5 to 7 mm all
the way around.
Adjust the belt guide for (E) so that when the belt is
tensioned, the distance between the back of the belt and the
guide
is 7 ± 2 mm
(Fig. 44)

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ADJUST THE THRESHWORK DRIVE

Only adjust when the engine is stopped and

A
the ignition key removed.

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI

Adjust the spring cylinder (F):


After loosening the locknut (1), adjust the cylinder tube (2)
so that the dimension (U) from spring end to end of the
display rod (M) is 20+5 mm when the threshing drive is
switched on.

Adjust the strap guide:


Install the belt guides at the points (A, B, C, D, E, and G) so
that with the belt tensioned, the mass (Y) between the belt
back and the guides is 5 to 7 mm all the way around.

Detail X:
With 4-groove composite V-belts, additional
adjustment option (H).
After each adjustment, check all dimensions after a test
run and correct them if necessary.
(Fig. 45)

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46

ADJUST THE THRESHING DRUM DRIVE

Only adjust when the engine is stopped and the

A
ignition key removed.

Thresher drum drive with support

Adjust the spring cylinder (F):


After loosening the locknut (1), adjust the cylinder
tube (2) so that the dimension (X) is 30 mm when
the counternut is tightened.
(Fig. 46)

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47

ADJUST CUTTER DRIVE

Only adjust when the engine is stopped and


the ignition key removed.
DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI /
108 SL CLASSIC
If the cutting unit drive in the area of the spring
cylinder is not removed correctly, there is a risk
of accident.
The compression spring (F) may only be removed when
the pull cylinder has been removed.
Relax the compression spring (F) only by unscrewing the
locknut (1).

TAKE NOTE! The compression spring cannot be fully


released and therefore there is still considerable
pressure on the spring. This can lead to the risk of an
accident if the cylinder tube (2) is completely
unscrewing.

1. Adjust the pulley (A) so that the angular position (Y) of


the tensioner arm (H) is 0° to 10°.
2. Adjust the spring cylinder (F) with the locknut (1)
loosened on the cylinder tube (2) so that the
dimension (X) is 75 mm with the locknut on.
(Fig. 47)

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48

ADJUST CUTTER DRIVE

Only adjust when the engine is stopped and

A
the ignition key removed.

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI

Adjust the spring cylinder (F):


After loosening the locknut (1), adjust the cylinder tube (2)
so that the dimension (U) from the spring end to the end of
the display rod (M) is 20+5 mm with the cutter drive switched
on.

Adjust the strap guide:


Install the belt guide at the points (A, B, C, and D) so
that with the belt tensioned, the distance (Y) between
the belt back and the guides is 5 to 7 mm all the way
around.
After each adjustment, check all dimensions after a test
run and correct them if necessary.
(Fig. 48)

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ADJUST GRAIN TANK EMPTYING V-


BELT COUPLING
adjustment only when the engine is stopped and

A ;b” ■

DO 118 SL MAXI / 108 SL MAXI / 108 SL CLASSIC


When the engine is running, a hydraulic pressure of 20 bar
is applied to the ring surface, connection (R), of the low-
pressure hydraulic cylinder (Z). As a result, grain tank
emptying via the tensioner roller (S) is switched off.
When the grain tank emptying is switched on, the piston
surface, connection (K), is also charged with 20 bar. As a
result, the larger piston area extends the piston rod and
tensiones the drive belt with the tensioner roller (S).

Adjust the strap guide:


The belt guides (A, B and C) at the points
Secure (1, 2, 3 and 4) so that when the belt is tensioned,
the dimensions (Y) between the back of the belt and the
guides are 5 to 7 mm all the way around.
After each adjustment, check all dimensions after a test
run and correct them if necessary.
(Fig. 49)

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ADJUST GRAIN TANK EMPTYING V- Strap guide C:


BELT COUPLING C1 = DO 108 / 98 SL / CLASSIC / MAXI

Only adjust when the engine is stopped and C2 = DO 98 SL - 78 CLASSIC

A
the ignition key removed. (Fig. 50)

DO 108 - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI

Adjust the gearshift linkage:


Adjust the length of the spring (F) with the adjusting ring
(S) so that the dimension (X) when engaged at
DO 108 CLASSIC = 123 ± 3 mm
And with
DO 98 SL - 78 MAXI / CLASSIC = 158 ± 3 mm
amounts to.
With the grain tank engaged lever on, adjust the spring
measure (X) precisely at (E).
Then the measure (Y) for
DO 108 CLASSIC = 16 mm and with
DO 98 SL - 78 MAXI / CLASSIC = 12+1 mm
discontinue.

Adjust belt guides:


Adjust the belt guides (A, B, and C) so that there is 5 to 7
mm gap between the belt back and the guides all the
way around when the belt is tensioned.

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ADJUST HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

A Only adjust when the engine is stopped and the


ignition key removed.

DO 118 SL MAXI /108 SL MAXI /108 SL CLASSIC

Tension composite V-belts:

TAKE NOTE!

a) Before re-tensioning the composite V-belt, first


remove the holders of the high-pressure lines.
b) When adjusting the hydraulic pump, make sure that
the hydraulic tank does not rest against the front
engine cover. If necessary, reset the oil tank after
releasing the console.
With the clamping screws (K) loosened, tighten the
composite V-belt (V) with the turnbuckle (S) so that the
tensioner roller (R) presses the composite V-belt in at (Y)
25 to 30 mm deep.
With the adjustment screws (E), the hydraulic pump drive
can be aligned with the motor driven pulley.

Adjust the spring cylinder (F):


After loosening the lock nut (1), adjust the cylinder tube (2)
with a mandrel so that the plastic piece (3) rests against
the stop (4) without play when the lock nut (1) is tightened.
After tensioning the composite V-belt, ensure that the
hydraulic hoses are tension-free and do not chafe.
(Fig. 51 and 52)

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ADJUST HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

Only adjust when the engine is stopped and

A
the ignition key removed.

DO 98 SL / 88 SL / 78 SL MAXI / CLASSIC

Tension composite V-belts:

TAKE NOTE! Before re-tensioning the composite


wedge belt, first loosen the holders of the high-pressure
lines.

With the clamping screws (K) loosened, tighten the


composite V-belt (V) with the turnbuckle (S) so that the
tensioner roller (R) presses the composite V-belt in at (Y)
25 to 30 mm deep.

Adjust the spring cylinder (F):


After loosening the locknut (1), adjust the cylinder tube (2)
with a mandrel until the dimension (X) between stop plate
(3) and slide ring (4) is 30% 5 mm with the locknut (1)
tightened.
After tensioning the composite V-belt, ensure that the
hydraulic hoses are tension-free and do not chafe.
(Fig. 53)

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ADJUST THE MECHANICAL DRIVE

Only adjust when the engine is stopped and

A
the ignition key removed.

DO 108/98/88/78 CLASSIC / MAXI


After loosening the clamping screws (K), tighten the
composite V-belts (C) with the turnbuckle (S) so that the
instep
Roll (R) the composite V-belt at (Y) 25 to 30 mm deep.

Adjust the spring cylinder (F):


After loosening the lock nut (1), unscrew the cylinder tube
(2) with a mandrel until the plastic piece (3) is in contact
with the stop (4) without play. Re-tighten the lock nut.

Adjust drive:
The measure (X) between the control wheels in DO
108/98/88/ CLASSIC/MAXI = 1851? millimetres
DO 78 CLASSIC = 253*? mm
amount to.

With a speed limit of 20 km/h:


The stop pin (E) M 16 x 60 is factory-adjusted so that the
speed of the transmission input shaft is 2350 rpm.
The stop pin is used with liquid screw lock (special,
temperature-resistant from - 51 °C to + 120°C).
Spring-loaded drive pulley, see “Change control belt”, push
apart with special tools. Release the gearbox fasteners
and adjust the height of the transmission so that the
distance (X) is reached. (adjustment option ± 3 mm). Re-
attach the manual transmission.
Release the bracket (B), then press firmly on the
transmission neck at (H) and retighten.
Unscrew special tools. (Fig. 54)

COMPRESSOR COOLING SYSTEM

Tension V-belts for compressor drive


Loosen the clamping screw (3), push the compressor in the
direction of the arrow and retighten the clamping screw.
Always keep the V-belts securely tensioned.
(Fig. 55)

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Clean evaporator
Remove the cabin roof cover (D). The evaporator (V)
with compressed air (max. 5 bar) blow out.
Make sure that the slats are not damaged. Screw the
cover (D) back on. Be sure to replace damaged seals
under the cover (D).
(Fig. 56 and 57)

The evaporator should be cleaned at least once a year,


but more often in case of heavy dust.
Never use steam jets.

Clean condenser
The condenser (N) is located behind the rotating cooler
guard. When cleaning the water cooler daily, check the
condenser for dirt at the same time and clean it if
necessary. The condenser with compressed air (max. 5
bar) blow out.
Make sure that the slats are not damaged. See also
“Engine” Radiator Guard” group.
(Fig. 58)

Maintenance work that requires intervention in

A
the refrigerant circuit, such as replacing the
filter dryer, may only be carried out by k
specialists.

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Replace filter drier


Replace the filter drier if:
1. The blue sphere (moisture indicator) in the sight glass
(G) when new is pink.
2. With every intervention in the refrigerant circuit, during a
repair (but only if the cooling system has been in use for
a long time).
3. Every 2 years, regardless of whether the ball has
turned pink.
Failure to comply may result in major damage to the
cooling system.
(Fig. 59)

To replace the filter dryer, extract the

A
refrigerant from the compressor cooling
system.
Vacuum refrigerant properly to prevent it
from entering the atmosphere.

Measures to protect the compressor cooling system


during extended rest periods

We can recommend two options for this:


1. Let the machine run
(compressor with or without service valves).
Let the machine run for 5 to 10 minutes approximately
every four weeks with the air conditioner switched on.
In order for the air conditioner to be switched on, the
temperature in the cabin must be at least + 21° C.
To do this, switch on the heating and heat up the
cabin up to 21° C. Then turn on air conditioning.
For machines without heating, heat up the cabin to
approx. 21° with a heating stove, if necessary.
However, the prerequisite is that the machine is
accessible, ready for use and that the motor is not
preserved.
2. Close the compressor service valves
(compressor with service valves).
Take special care when operating the
service valves. Wear gloves and safety
glasses!

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- Let the engine warm up and then switch on the cabin


heater.
- Heat up the cabin to approx. 21 °C.
For machines without heating, heat up the cabin to
approx. 21° with a heating stove, if necessary.
- Let the air conditioner run for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Shut down the motor and switch off the
battery circuit breaker.
- Pull out the two relays (H) for the air conditioning
system in the central electrical system (see sticker -
protective cover). This ensures that the compressor
cannot run with the service valves when the service
valves are closed.
- Close (screw in) and tighten both service valves (1 and
2).
TAKE NOTE! After closing the valves, screw the
protective caps back on.
(Fig. 60 and 61)

Put the compressor cooling system into operation


1. Remove and tighten both service valves (1 and 2)
completely until they stop, so that the valve seat
surfaces also seal off from the outside.
Screw on the caps securely.
2. Plug in the relays (H) at the appropriate locations
in the central electrical system (see sticker -
protective cover).

TAKE NOTE! The relays must never be plugged in as long


as the service valves are closed.

N = low-pressure side (gaseous filling connection) H =


high-pressure side (liquid filling connection)
Refrigerant - capacity approx. 1.3
kg (Fig. 60, 61 and 62)

Pre-harvest maintenance
1. Check the coupling, the V-belt tension and the
alignment of the wedge pulleys.
2. Check all compressor bracket bolts for strength.
3. Check all clutch mounting bolts for strength.

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4. Check hoses for wear and chafing - especially with


bows and clamps.
5. Check the condenser and evaporator for
cleanliness. Clean if necessary.
6. Check the humidity indicator (blue ball) for
discoloration. If the blue sphere is already pink, it is
saturated with moisture. The filter dryer must then be
replaced (empty the system and refill it).

TAKE NOTE! If the ball is pink, the filter drier must be


replaced immediately, otherwise the system will be
damaged due to acid formation.

CABIN

Clean filters
Swivel up the cabin roof (D), release the retainer frame
(K), then remove the filters (F). Clean the air ducts in the
cabin roof.
Vacuum, tap off or clean the surface of dirty filters with
compressed air.
Be sure to replace damaged filters and sealing profiles.
(Fig. 63)

When installing the filters, ensure that all sealing


profiles are tight. If there is a leak, dust may enter the
cabin.

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Clean aggregates in the cabin roof
Remove the cabin roof cover (D).
Blow out the hot water radiator (for machines with heating)
with compressed air (not more than 5 bar). Make sure that
the slats are not damaged. Never use steam blasting
equipment.
Cleaning the hot water radiator should be carried out
once a year.
Clean evaporator - see compressor cooling system.
Screw the cover (D) back on. Be sure to replace
damaged seals under the cover.
(Fig. 64 and 65)

Tilt cabin
When servicing the engine, it may be necessary to tilt the
cab.
Remove the mounting screws (B) from both
sides.
(Fig. 66)

In the engine compartment, remove the two mounting


screws on the rear wall of the cabin.
(Fig. 67)

Move the driver's seat all the way forward.

TAKE NOTE! Check that the side is properly attached


before tilting the cab.

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When the cab is tilted, the flap (K) can be removed from
the engine compartment.
(Fig. 68)

Swivel the cab back and screw it in place:


Reinstall the flap to the engine compartment and screw it
on. Swing the cab back again and screw it onto the driver's
cab and the front wall of the engine compartment. With the
driver seat mounting screws loosened, screw them back
into place.

SPEED OF THE SHAKER SHAFT

Check the speed of the shaker shaft


The correct speed of 220_ 5 rpm is a prerequisite for the
combine harvester's good work. It can with a
The tachometer must be measured on the shaker shaft
and must be adhered to at all costs. The speed should be
checked before each harvest with the machine unloaded
and at an upper idle load speed.

FUNCTION CONTROL DEVICE

Adjust the inductive sensor


Adjust the inductive sensors to a gap of 1 ± 0.5 mm
using a valve gauge (V) and secure them in the
holders with counter nuts (K).

Machines with bordinator:


Adjust the inductor on the blower so that the gap size
is 0.2 ± 0.1 mm.
(Fig. 69)

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Have the fire extinguisher checked for operational


readiness
Have the fire extinguisher checked for operation at least
every two years.
The date of manufacture or the date of the final
inspection on the fire extinguisher applies.
(Fig. 70)

STRAW CHOPPER

Switch off the threshing mechanism when

A
working on the shredder, shut down the
motor and ignite
Remove L key.

When switching off the machine, pay attention


to the running of the knife drum!

Change flail knife


All knives on the revolving drum have approximately
the same weight. Therefore, blunt knives must not be
sharpened.
Turn over blades that have worn on one side. When
replacing worn blades, replace the opposite blade as well.
Failure to do so may result in imbalance of the knife drum -
subsequent damage.
Be careful - risk of injury -!

A
Wear gloves!
Hold the knife drum against twisting.

Remove knife:
Remove the blade (M) and bushings (1) after
loosening the hexagonal bolt (S).

Installing the knife:


Note that the bushings (2) are inserted on both sides
of the holder (H). Insert bushings (1) into the blades
and secure them with a hexagonal bolt (S) and lock
nut (V).
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TAKE NOTE! Use only the screws and nuts specified


by the manufacturer.

Hexagon screw M 10 x 50 DIN 931-10.9


Self-locking nuts VM 10 DIN 980-10

Change counter knife


Loosen hexagonal screws (6) on both sides. Remove the
hexagonal screws on both sides of (5). Remove the
safety clip on the right side from the round rod (7).
Swivel the knife holder all the way down and pull the
round rod (7) out laterally through the hole (B) in the
side wall as far as necessary. In this position, any
knife can be changed.
(Fig. 72)

Adjust the spring cylinder of the clamping device


Adjust the cylinder tube (2) while the lever (H) is
released and the locknut (1) is released.

Spring length (X) with the lever (H) tensioned:


with spring wire thickness 5.0 mm =
100 mm with spring wire thickness 5.7
mm = 138 mm
After adjustment, retighten the lock nut (1). (Fig. 73)

Adjust the spring cylinder on the front


After loosening the locknut (1), adjust the cylinder tube (2)
in such a way that the dimension (X) between stop plate
(T) and guide bracket (N) with the locknut tightened
40 mm is.
(Fig. 74)

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DISORDER CAUSE OR REMEDY

Cutter

Cutter cuts poorly 1. Straighten your thumb


2. Sharpen the knife.
3. Align the knife bar.
4. Replace damaged knife blades.
5. Remove any dirt that accumulates on
the knife bar.

Messer suddenly stands still 1. Get rid of foreign objects.


2. Replace severely bent fingers.
3. Re-tighten drive wedge straps for
blade drive.

Storage grain is getting bad 1. Select the correct distance between the ear jacks.
recorded 2. Bring the reeling teeth more into the grip position.
3. Maybe approach the inventory differently.
4. Adjustment of the cutter relief springs
correct.
5. Set the reel further forward.

Blockages at the stalk divider tips 1. Use the slider to raise the stalk divider.
2. Use a special straw divider.
3. Evtl. Replace the cutter blades.

Cutter lifts too slowly or lets 1. Re-adjust the hydraulic pump's V-belts.
Don't lift yourself 2. Check the hydraulic oil level and refill oil if necessary.
3. Have the hydraulic pressure checked.
4. Check the 3/3-way solenoid valve or electrical
system.

Reel stays stationary too easily 1. Check the adjustment of the friction
clutch and adjust it slightly if necessary.
2. Moderately lubricate the sliding surfaces of the
control wheel on the reel drive (the V-belt must
remain free of grease).

Inclined conveyors and cutters remain 1. Sliding clutch of the upper inclined conveyor shaft
standing too easy Let it be adjusted.
(Functional control device: Red control 2. Set the inductive sensor to 1 ± 0.5 mm.
Light for inclined conveyor lights up at 3. Cutter drive belts according to regulations
Threshing mode on) Tense.
4. Allow the conax coupling to be adjusted.
(DO 118 SL / 108 SL MAXI / CLASSIC)
5. Have the low-pressure hydraulic system checked.
(DO 118 SL / 108 SL MAXI / CLASSIC)
6. Adjust the chopping unit V-belt coupling.
(DO 108-78 CLASSIC / MAXI)

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DISORDER CAUSE or REMEDY

Cutter hangs crooked 1. Align the cutter with the trough hanger.
(not Auto-Contour) 2. Check the air pressure of the tires.

Cutter does not uncouple 1. Allow the conax coupling to be adjusted.


(DO 118 SL / 108 SL MAXI / CLASSIC)
2. Have the low-pressure hydraulic system
checked. (DO 118 SL / 108 SL MAXI /
CLASSIC)
3. Adjust the cutting unit coupling belt
guides correctly.
(DO 108-78 CLASSIC / MAXI)
4. Clean the V-belt pulleys of the cutter coupling.
(DO 108-78 CLASSIC / MAXI)

Uneven grain flow 1. Adjust the height adjustment of the feed


screw to the threshing material.
2. Adjust the reeling tines and reel speed correctly.
3. Adjust the horizontal position of the reel to
the grain conditions.
4. Tighten feed chains correctly.
5. Set the correct support for inclined conveyors.

Draw-in screw stays too easy 1. Turn the feed screw back and remove foreign
objects.
2. Allow the clutch to adjust to the specified
torque.

Reel shaft wrapped on the sides 1. Set the inner deflector more inwards and possibly
higher.

Reel wraps on the prong tubes 1. Set the reel higher.


2. Tilt the reeling teeth more forward.
3. Adjust the reel speed to the vehicle
speed.

Reel tines get into the knife at 1. Raise the reel on the eye bolts of the hydraulic
their lowest position cylinders.

The raised reel hangs crooked 1. Set the eye bolts of the reel cylinders evenly.
2. Vent the hydraulic reel cylinder.
3. Drive up the reel completely, check the hydraulic
cylinder for tightness and, if necessary, have it sealed.

Too many stones are absorbed 1. Install fewer ear jacks.


2. Do not cut as deep (for storage grain, the ear lifters
should lift the grain).

DO
DO 118
118 SL
SL MAXI
MAXI -- 78
78 CLASSIC
CLASSIC 4.45
4.45
servicing

DISORDER CAUSE or REMEDY

Threshing organs Dirty threshing organs lead to imbalance and grain


losses, while worn threshing organs lead to poor
threshing performance and threshing losses.

Thresher drum wrapper 1. Tighten the threshing basket.


2. Increase 4d*the drum speed when the threshing
material is moist.
3. Correct the default setting of the threshing basket.
4. Observe uniform indentation in the cutting unit.
5. Lower the intake snail.
6. Lubricate sliding surfaces of the threshing drum
drive; clean them beforehand if necessary (belt
slip).
7. Check the speed of the shaker shaft 220 - 5
rpm and have it adjusted if necessary.
8. Drive slower when humidity rises.
9. Allow the cutter clutches to be adjusted.
10. Check the low-pressure hydraulic system and smooth
running of the clamping cylinder with tensioner pulley
for threshing mechanism drive. (DO 118 SL / 108 SL
MAXI / CLASSIC)
11. Correctly adjust spring cylinders for composite V-
belts threshing drive. (DO 108-78 CLASSIC / MAXI)

damage stones and other foreign objects 1. Clean the rock catcher regularly.
The threshing organs 2. Do not cut as deep on stony soils.

The speed of the machine fluctuates significantly 1. Adjust the tensioner and spring cylinder for
composite V-belts correctly.
2. Have the threshing drive clamping cylinder
checked for tightness.
(DO 118 SL / 108 SL MAXI / CLASSIC)
3. Have the low-pressure hydraulic system
checked. (DO 118 SL / 108 SL MAXI /
CLASSIC)
4. Check the motor (see motor faults).

High belt wear 1. Remove rust and clean V-belt pulleys,


especially control wheels.
2. Clean and lubricate the sliding surfaces of the
control discs.
3. Clean oiled straps with lye.
4. Start the engine at lower idle speed, only then set
the engine to high idle speed.
5. Adjust the belt tensioner correctly.

Inadequate thrashing 1. Tighten the threshing basket.


2. Increase the speed of the threshing drum.
3. Correct the default setting of the threshing basket.
4. Have worn or damaged threshing organs
repaired.
5. Adjust the setting for the threshing basket outlet
to the fruiting conditions.
6. Evtl. Use a special threshing device.
7. Evtl. Install the unburner insert strips.
4.46 DO 118 SL MAXI-78 CLASSIC
servicing

DISORDER CAUSE or REMEDY

Machine imbalance 1. Clean dirty threshing drum.


2. Dust accumulations in the pulleys
Eliminate.
3. Have a damaged threshing drum repaired.
4. If necessary Check the straw chopper blade.

Grain breakage 1. Lower the speed of the threshing drum.


2. Continue to place the threshing basket.
3. For fracture-sensitive fruits, the speed of
Reduce the threshing drum with additional equipment
(two-stage control drive/chain drive).
4. Remove granner insertion bars.
5. Set lamellar screens wider or sieves with larger ones
Select perforations.
6. Retouch elevator chains.

shakers

Straw blockages on the shaker 1. Let the speed of the shaker shaft be set to 220" 5
(functional control device: Speed rpm.
indicator light comes on) a) Tension drive belts for raffer shafts
b) Tighten shaker drive belts to remove dirt (awn
2. nests, etc.) on the shaker.

scouring

Uneven loading of the screens 1. Clean the preparation floor.


2. Straighten wire rackets on the preparation floor.

Sieve box knocks 1. Dirt accumulations above the cleaner


Remove the fan.
2. All sieve box mounting screws
follow suit.
3. Tighten sieve fasteners.
4. Have the sieve box bearing replaced.

Too much mat formation on the 1. Lower the speed of the threshing drum.
Lamellar sieves 2. Continue to place the threshing basket.
3. Continue to set the threshing basket outlet.
4. Close sieves more.
5. Adjust wind more strongly.
6. Adjust wind deflectors correctly.

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servicing

DISORDER CAUSE or REMEDY

Dirty grain 1. Remove any dirt that accumulates above the


cleaning fan.
2. Tighten all sieve box mounting screws.
3. Tighten sieve fasteners.
4. Have the sieve box bearing replaced.
5. Check the shaker speed and have it corrected if
necessary (belt tension).

Dynamic slope compensation


(3-D cleaning)

Sudden hang adjustment 1. Make the pendulum in the control unit operable.

No uniform distribution of the 1. Adjust the connecting rod so that the hydraulic
material to be cleaned when tilted cylinder has the same stroke to the left and right
on a right or left slope when the machine is in a horizontal position.

About Kehr

Too much chaff and short straw in the 1. Make wind stronger.
Transition 2. Adjust the sieves a little tighter.
3. Lower the speed of the threshing drum.
4. Evtl. Change basket outlet.
5. Check the shaker speed and have it adjusted if
necessary.

Too much grain in the transition 1. Open the sieve wider.


2. Clean flat screens or choose larger perforations.

Too much green stuff in the transition 1. Set the cutting unit as high as possible, ear lifters
should lift the stalks out of the green stuff.
2. Set the sieve part of the reverse sieve slightly
tighter.

Inadequate release 1. Increase the speed of the threshing drum.


2. Tighten the threshing basket.
3. Install the unburner insert strips.
4. Select the latest ripening date.
5. Check the basic settings of the threshing basket
and correct it if necessary.

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DISORDER CAUSE or REMEDY

elevators

Elevator clogged (function control device: 1. Open the bottom flap at the base of the elevator and
Grain or reverse elevator speed control remove the blockage. Open snail tray. With the flap
lamp comes on) open, let the combine harvester run until the elevator
and screw are empty. Seal the flap and trough tightly
again.
2. If necessary, retighten the elevator chain.
3. Avoid congestion and too much traffic.
4. Tension V-belts for elevator drive.

Grain tank

Grain tank emptying does not work 1. Check the low-pressure hydraulic system and
smooth movement of the clamping cylinder with
tensioner pulley for grain tank emptying drive. (DO
118 SL/108 SL MAXI/ CLASSIC)
2. Adjust the grain tank emptying drive and belt
guides correctly.
3. Replace the shear bolt in the emptying worm drive
sprocket.
4. Straighten bent snail coils.

Grain losses Grain loss can have various causes, so it is first


necessary to determine where the grains come from.

Check all transition points on the combine harvester, in


particular screw troughs, elevators, etc. for tightness.
Especially when threshing seeds, these areas may need
to be sealed.
Grains that lie on the ground due to excess grain or
bad weather conditions cannot be attributed to the
grain losses of the combine harvester.

Grain losses that can occur as a result of the combine


harvester are divided into four types:
a) Grain losses at the cutting unit and cutting losses
b) Grain losses due to poor thrashing
c) Grain losses via the shaker
d) Grain losses on the sieve box

a) Grain losses at the cutting unit and 1. Adjust the position of the reel tines to the
cutting losses given conditions.
2. Adjust the reel speed to the vehicle speed.
3. Adjust reel horizontal adjustment to the given
conditions.
4. In the grain with hanging ears, place an ear lifter on
every second finger.
5. Adjust the stalk divider so that there is no
congestion.
6. Height of the intake drum on the one to be threshed
Adjust fruiting conditions.

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DISORDER CAUSE or REMEDY

b) Grain losses due to poor 1. Have a damaged or worn threshing drum


thrashing repaired.
2. Adjust the speed of the threshing drum to
the grain ratio
3. Adjust the threshing gap to the threshing
conditions.
4. Correct the default setting of the threshing basket.
5. Adjust the cutting unit so that an even grain flow is
achieved.
6. Check the slip clutches on the cutting unit and have
them adjusted if necessary.
7. Evtl. Install insert threshbars.

c) Grain losses via the shaker 1. Let the speed of the shaker shaft be set 220-5 rpm.
2. Re-tighten V-belts for raffershaft drive.
3. Re-tighten the V-belts for shaker drive.
4. Make sure that the threshing organs are evenly
charged.
5. Clean the threshing basket and space behind the basket.
6. Reduce reversal by adjusting the cleaning correctly.
7. Dirty shakers and the shaker
i Clean the return floor.
8. Lower the speed of the threshing drum and tighten the
drum.
9. Slower driving.
10. Adjust the spray cloth over the shaker correctly.
11. Replace the spray cloth over the shaker.
12. Include less green stuff.

d) Grain losses on the sieve box 1. Prevent severe matting


2. Adjust cleaning wind to grain conditions.
3. Adjust wind deflectors correctly.
4. Set the cutting unit high enough so that as little green
stuff as possible gets into the combine harvester.
5. If there is a lot of short straw, lower the speed of the
threshing drum; if necessary, adjust the basket outlet
further.
6. Make sure the fan pulleys run smoothly.
7. Re-tighten the V-belts for the sieve box drive.
8. Allow the speed of the shaker shaft to be set
correctly 220_ 5 rpm.
9. Open the upper sieve, part of the reverse screen, open
further.
10. Open the sieve wider and adjust the wind more
strongly.
11. Avoid too much return.
12. Clean the top and bottom sieves as well as the
preparation base.
13. Slow down.

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DISORDER CAUSE or REMEDY

compressor cooling system

The cooling system switches off automatically. 1. Extremely high outside temperature, system cooling
Warning
and control lamp on the threshing Leave it, then turn it on again. Close the window
transformer lights up and door.

Compressor cooling system does not cool. 1. Magnetic clutch on the compressor does not switch.
Only comes out of the fan nozzles Have the coupling replaced.
uncooled air 2. Loose cable connections Broken cable-
Secure connections.
3. Blown fuses (see circuit diagram). Replace the
fuse.
4. Compressor does not pump coolant, expansion
valve is frozen. Saturation of the humidity indicator
has been achieved (blue ball colored pink). Have the
filter drier replaced. To do this, refrigerant must be
sucked out and the system refilled.

Flows out of the fan nozzles in the cabin 1. Evaporator in the cabin roof is dirty.
cool air. However, it is not enough Clean the evaporator.
Off to cool the cabin sufficiently 2. Evaporator is faulty. Replace evaporator
(empty the cooling system and allow it to be refilled).
3. The condenser in front of the water cooler is dirty.
Clean the condenser.
4. Coolant level too low. Have the cooling
system checked by a specialist workshop.
5. Outside air enters the cabin. Close the
window and door completely.

cooling system delivers temporarily cooled air, 1. formation of ice in the expansion valve. filter drier
warm air again shortly after saturated. Blue ball colored pink. Have the filter
drier replaced (empty the cooling system and allow
it to be refilled).

Double blower does not work at full 1. Wiring connections are not correct.
power Check cable connections.

Compressor too loud 1. The oil level in the compressor is too low (visible on
external leaks). Have it repaired by a workshop.
Refrigerant must be sucked out for this purpose
(replace the filter drier before filling).

1. Water drains clogged or poorly laid.


Humidity in the cabin. Water drips
through the fan nozzles Check the water drain pipes for flow. Evtl,
blow through with compressed air.

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WINTERING SUGGESTIONS FOR It is necessary to put the combine harvester into the winter
COMBINE HARVESTERS after harvesting so that the fixed capital of this working
machine is retained for a long time. Consistent and
conscientious care and simultaneous repair of worn and
possibly damaged parts saves money and time when
restarting them.
1. Clean all bearing points externally from grease and dust.
2. Clean the combine harvesters thoroughly, especially
the threshing drum, the space behind the threshing
drum, preparation floor, return floors, shakers and
above the cleaning fan.
3. Preserve the combine harvesters, including the
lubrication points to be maintained annually, after
harvesting by pressing in branded lubricant and then
allow the machine to run through briefly until a small
amount of grease has formed on the outside of the
bearings to distribute the grease evenly. Adjust the
control drives to thoroughly distribute grease on the
sliding surfaces while the machine is running.
Paint all slip clutches on the outer walls to prevent
moisture from penetrating and preventing rust from
forming on the rubbing surfaces.
4. Open all flaps and snail trays. Remove strainers,
remove fenders.
5. Remove chains, wash with diesel fuel and dip them in
hot chain grease or oil them with chain oil.
6. Relax the V-belts and remove the drive belts (see
“Maintenance” group).
7. Preserve the inner sides of the control wheels
against rust. Also grease all other blank parts,
such as knife bars and ear jacks.
8. hydraulic system:
Change the hydraulic oil in the lifting hydraulics and
in the hydrostatic system. Clean the screen filter in
the hydraulic oil tank, replace the paper filter insert
and replace the hydraulic pump filter cartridge (see
“Maintenance” group).
9. After cleaning, check the combine harvester and have
any necessary repairs carried out immediately.
10. After preserving the engine, place the combine
harvester in a dry, weather-protected room where
no commercial manure is stored!
11. Cutter to reduce the load on the hydraulic system.
Drain onto the floor.
12. Jack up the harvester so that the total weight does not
rest on the wheels, coat the tires with tire protection
paint to prevent the rubber from drying out.

4.52 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


5
Moioren
motors

MERCEDES OM 441 A
1 engine number
2 oil filler cap
3 oil drain hose
4 injection pump with fuel delivery pump
5 Double fuel filter
6 Fuel pre-cleaner
7 starter
8 water drain plugs (block)
(one each on the left and right side)
9 oil filter
10 oil pressure switch
11 alternator
12 Dipstick
13 Remote thermometer transmitter
14 Wasserlasshahn (cooler)
15 Coolant water expansion tank
16 oil cooler
17 Heating return connection
18 Heating flow connection (Fig.
1 and 2)

MERCEDES OM 366 LA
DO 108 SL MAXI
1 engine number
2 oil filler cap
3 oil drain hose
4 injection pump
5 Fuel flow rate and pe
6 fuel filters
7 Fuel pre-cleaner
8 starter
9 water drain plug (block)
10 oil filter
11 oil pressure switch
12 alternator
13 Dipstick
14 Remote thermometer transmitter
15 Wasserlasshahn (cooler)
16 Air filter alarm switch
17 supercharger
18 supercharger
19 Coolant water expansion tank
20 intercooler
21 Heating return connection
22 Heating flow connection (Fig.
3 and 4)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 5.1


motors

MERCEDES OM 366 LA
DO 98 SL MAXI
1 engine number
2 oil filler cap
3 oil drain hose
4 injection pump
5 fuel transfer pump
6 fuel filters
7 Fuel pre-cleaner
8 starter
9 water drain plug (block)
10 oil filter
11 oil pressure switch
12 alternator
13 Dipstick
14 Remote thermometer transmitter
15 Wasserlasshahn (cooler)
16 Air filter alarm switch
17 exhaust gas turbine
18 supercharger
19 Coolant water expansion tank
20 intercooler
21 Heating return connection
22 Heating flow connection (Fig.
5 and 6)

MERCEDES OM 366 A

1 engine number
2 oil filler cap
3 oil drain hose
4 injection pump
5 fuel transfer pump
6 fuel filters
7 Fuel pre-cleaner
8 starter
9 water drain plug (block)
10 oil filter
11 oil pressure switch
12 alternator
13 Dipstick
14 Remote thermometer transmitter
15 Wasserlasshahn (cooler)
16 Air filter alarm switch
17 exhaust gas turbine
18 supercharger
19 Coolant water expansion tank
(Fig. 7 and 8)

5.2 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


motors

MERCEDES OM 366
1 engine number
2 oil filler cap
3 oil drain hose
4 injection pump
5 fuel transfer pump
6 fuel filters
7 Fuel pre-cleaner
8 starter
9 water drain plug (block)
10 oil filter
11 oil pressure switch
12 alternator
13 Dipstick
14 Remote thermometer transmitter
15 Wasserlasshahn (cooler)
16 Coolant water expansion tank
(Fig. 9 and 10)

MERCEDES OM 352 A
1 engine number
2 oil filler cap
3 oil drain hose
4 injection pump
5 fuel transfer pump
6 fuel filters
7 Fuel pre-cleaner
8 starter
9 water drain plug (block)
10 oil filter
11 oil pressure switch
12 alternator
13 Dipstick
14 Remote thermometer transmitter
15 Wasserlasshahn (cooler)
16 Air filter alarm switch
17 exhaust gas turbine
18 Charging fan
(Fig. 11 and 12)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 5.3


motors

PERKINS 1006.6 T
1 engine number
2 oil filler cap
3 oil drain hose
4 injection pump
5 Double fuel filter
6 starter
7 water drain plug (block)
8 oil filter
9 oil pressure switch
10 alternator
11 Dipstick
12 Remote thermometer transmitter
13 Wasserlasshahn (cooler)
14 contact switch, warning signal
15 Air filter alarm switch
16 exhaust gas turbine
17 Charging fan
(Fig. 13 and 14)

PERKINS 1006.6
1 engine number
2 oil filler cap
3 oil drain hose
4 injection pump
5 Double fuel filter
6 starter
7 water drain plug (block)
8 oil filter
9 oil pressure switch
10 alternator
11 Dipstick
12 Remote thermometer transmitter
13 Wasserlasshahn (cooler)
14 contact switch, warning signal
15 Air filter warning system
switch (Fig. 15 and 16)

5.4 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


motors

When working on the motor, always disconnect


the cable from the negative terminal of the
battery!

The performance of the combine depends on careful


engine care. Regular monitoring, lubrication and
cleaning are therefore particularly important.

Engine compartment air intake duct flap


DO 118

For maintenance work, particularly for filling up


coolant, the flap (K) can be removed (Fig. 17).
Be careful - risk of accident!

Remove flap (K):


Release the door on the quick-release buckle (S) and
remove it from the top. After maintenance is finished,
reinstall and lock with the quick-release fastener (S).
(Fig. 17 and 18)

Engine compartment flap - grain tank


The flap in the grain tank can be removed for
engine maintenance.
(Fig. 19)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 5.5


motors

Fuel on load
Pay attention to the prescribed quality of oil
and fuel and only store both in approved
containers!

Only fill up with fuel when the engine is stopped


- No smoking!

fuel tank
For the filling quantities of the fuel tanks, see “Technical Data”.
A viewing tube (S) at the end of the tank shows the
respective tank contents.
An additional electric fuel gauge is located in the driver's
cab in the driving informer.
Only fill up with clean fuel. Trim the strainer in the filler
(1) from time to time with diesel fuel, replace the
damaged screen. The tank must be sealed tightly after
each refuelling.
To reduce the formation of condensation in the fuel tank,
refuel the combine harvester immediately after work is
finished.
Consolidated water and dirt collected in the tank recess (V)
can be removed from the drain plug (2).
(Fig. 20)

Water separator/fuel prefilter


1. Any water contained in the fuel is collected in the
deeper inspection glass (8). Drain the accumulated
water in good time after loosening the drain plug
(10).
2. The fuel prefilter (5) can be removed upwards
after loosening the toggle screw (1).

5.6 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


motors

TAKE NOTE! Before loosening the toggle screw (1), the


fuel suction line (S) must be closed with the toggle screw
(11), otherwise the fuel will run out. Before the filter
housing is screwed shut, loosen the toggle screw (11) with
fuel filling.

This is advantageous because otherwise an unnecessary


amount of air will reach the fuel system upwards.
Clean dirty prefilters. Replace damaged seals. Make
sure that all seals are tight.
(Fig. 21)

Water separator/fuel prefilter disassembled:


1 = toggle screw
2 = Ring
3 = housing cover
4 = sealing ring
5 = fuel prefilter
6 = housing
7 = O-Ring
8 = transparent water tank
9 = O-ring
10 = Drain plug (Fig.
22)

Fuel pre-cleaner
The fuel pre-cleaner (V) cleans the fuel before it enters the
feed pump.

Clean dirty pre-cleaner:


Release the clamp (1), remove the sight glass (4) and
clean. Remove the sieve (2), rinse with diesel fuel and
blow through. Replace damaged seals.
(Fig. 23)

23

fuel filters
g ebrau c h t e f il t erein s a t z e o o o rung s Size

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 5.7


motors

Mercedes OM 441 A
MERCEDES OM 441 A

The double fuel filter removes even the finest dirt from the
fuel.
Replace the filter cartridges (Z and X) once a year = 500
operating hours.
When reinstalling the filters, ensure that the sealing rings
are properly fitted and replace damaged seals.
After each replacement of the fuel filters, the fuel system
must be vented.
(Fig. 24)

MERCEDES OM 366 LA/OM 366 A/OM 366/OM 352 A

The fuel filter removes even the finest dirt from the fuel.
Replace the filter annually = 500 operating hours, more
often if necessary (e.g. with heavily contaminated fuel):
Remove the filter (B) from the filter head (A) and replace it
completely. Make sure that the sealing surfaces are clean
and that the sealing rings are perfect.
The fuel system must be vented after each replacement of
the fuel filter.
(Fig. 25)

PERKINS 1006.6 T/1006.6

The fuel filter removes even the finest dirt from the fuel.
Replace the filter cartridges in the filter housings
(Z and X) once a year = 500 operating hours:
When reinstalling screws, ensure that the sealing rings are
properly fitted and replace damaged seals.
After each replacement or cleaning of the filter cartridges, the
fuels should be vented.
(Fig. 26)

Vent the fuel system


MERCEDES OM 441 A/OM 366 LA/OM 366 A/OM 366/
OM 352 A
The fuel transfer pump (F) draws diesel fuel from the tank
through the fuel pre-cleaner (V) or
Water separator/fuel prefilter (see Fig. 21 and 22).
In the case of OM 441 A, the fuel prefilter (V) is then
not present on the double fuel filter.

5.8 DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC


motors

Mercedes OM 366 LA/OM 366 A/OM 366


1. Release the hand pump (1) on the fuel supply pump by
turning the knurled nut to the left.
2. Loosen the bleed screw (s) (2) on the filter and the vent
screw (s) (3) on the injection pump
3. Pump evenly and quickly with the hand pump (1). If fuel
comes out of the bleed screws without bubbles, tighten
them again while pumping.
4. Tighten the hand pump piston with the knurled nut.
(Fig. 24 to 29)

Mercedes OM 352 A

Fuel prefilter with electric fuel delivery pump


PERKINS 1006.6 T/1006.6

Accumulated condensing water and dirt particles can


be drained off the handwheel (W).
The procedure should be done from time to time.
Replace the filter annually, more often if necessary (e.g. if
the fuel is heavily contaminated:
Remove the filter (B) from the filter head (A) and replace it
completely. Make sure that the sealing surfaces are clean
and that the sealing rings are perfect.

After each replacement of the fuel filter, the fuels should be


vented.
F = electric fuel transfer pump
V = fuel prefilter with water separator (Fig.
30)

DO 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC 5.9


motors

Vent the fuel system with an electric delivery pump


1. Switch on the ignition - do not start engine.
When the ignition is switched on, the fuel delivery
pump (F) is switched on.
2. Remove bleed screws (2 and 3) on the double fuel
filter and on the injection pump.
If the fuel comes out without bubbles, screw the vent
screw back on.
(Fig. 30, 31 and 32)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CONTROL

Check the engine oil level daily approximately 5 minutes


after stopping the engine.
The oil must be at most up to the FULL mark
(maximum) and not fall below the SAFE mark
(minimum) of the dipstick.
Only refill equivalent brand oil.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

When draining hot oil


- Risk of burns!
Dispose of drained oil and used oil filters
properly.
The prescribed type of oil and change times can be found
in the lubricant table.
When the engine is at operating temperature, drain off the
engine oil immediately after stopping so that any dirt in the
oil pan is washed away with the draining oil.

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Remove the cap from the oil filler neck on the engine.
Unscrew the wing nut (F) and remove the oil drain hose.
Unscrew the drain plug (A) and collect the used oil in a
container (see lubricant table for oil quantity). Close the
oil drain hose tightly again and secure it so that it is not
damaged by moving machine parts.
(Fig. 33)

oil filter
The Mercedes 441 A/OM 366 LA/OM 366 A/OM 366
A/OM 366 A/OM 366 and OM 352 A has a paper insert in
the oil filter (1).
Replace the filter element every time you change the
engine oil. Clean the filter housing thoroughly.
(Fig. 34 to 37)

Mercedes OM 366 LA/OM 366 A

Mercedes OM 366

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Note the return hole:


MERCEDES OM 352 A
The return hole in the long screw must be open. The
correct cleaning and replacement of the filter cartridges
can be found in the engine operating instructions and
the maintenance table.
(Fig. 37)

PERKINS 1006.6 T/1006.6


Completely replace the oil filter cartridge (1) with every oil
change. Only use original filter cartridge.
Make sure the seal fits properly when screwing on.
(Fig. 38)

Refill engine oil


Fill engine oil up to the full mark (maximum) of the dipstick.
Remove the cap from the engine oil filler pipe.

TAKE NOTE! Turn the engine with the starter until the oil
pressure gauge shows pressure. The speed adjuster lever
must be set to “Stop” so that the engine does not start.

The starter may be operated for a maximum of 10


seconds. Let the engine idle briefly and check for leaks,
including the oil filter. Shut off the engine.
After approx. 5 minutes, check the oil level in the
engine and, if necessary, top up to the top mark on the
dipstick.

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Tension V-belts
When installing new V-belts, check the tension of the
V-belts again after approx. 20 minutes of engine
running time and retighten them if necessary.
Regularly check the V-belt tension with moderate thumb
pressure in the middle of the longest V-belt piece. With the
correct tension, a V-belt can be pushed through by about 8
mm. Re-tighten the V-belts at 12 mm at the latest.
See also the motor manufacturer's operating manual.

Mercedes 441 A
Tension alternator V-belts
MERCEDES OM 441 A
MERCEDES OM 366 LA (DO 108 SL MAXI)
Release the alternator mount slightly. Tighten the drive belt
with the nut (M) after loosening the locknut (N).
Retighten the alternator mount and locknut (N).
(Fig. 39 and 40)

Mercedes OM 366 LA (DO 108 SL MAXI)

Mercedes OM 366 LA (DO 98 SL MAXI)


Tension alternator wind vane V-belts
MERCEDES OM 366 LA/ PERKINS 1006.6 T/1006.6
Remove the alternator mount (B) and clamp bolt (K).
Tighten the drive belt with the nut (M) after loosening
the locknut (N). Retighten locknut (N) and clamp screws
(B and K).
(Fig. 41 and 42)

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Perkins 1006.6 T/1006.6

Tension alternator V-belts


MERCEDES OM 366 A/OM 366/OM 352
Release the alternator mount slightly at (B). Loosen the
clamping screw (K). Tighten the drive belt by adjusting the
alternator on the adjusting nut (M). Retighten the clamp
screw (K).
Tighten alternator mount firmly. (Fig. 43)

KÜHLSYSTEM

Coolant
For coolant regulations, see the engine
manufacturer's operating manual.
The engine is factory-fitted with antifreeze. Always check
the frost resistance before the start of winter.
Replace all engine cooling water hoses every 2 years.
Add sufficient frost protection to the cooling water
before winter.

Water drain screws on engine block


MERCEDES OM 441 A
There is a drain plug (B) on each side of the engine. One
on the oil cooler and one above the starter.
Remove the water drain plugs (B) on the engine block if it
is overwintered without antifreeze. Before refilling the
coolant, close the drain plugs tightly.
(Fig. 44 and 45)

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Mercedes OM 366 LA/OM 366 A


MERCEDES OM 366 LA/OM 366 A/OM 366/OM 352 A
Remove the water drain plug (B) on the engine block if it
is overwintering without antifreeze. Before refilling the
coolant, close the drain plugs tightly.
(Fig. 46 to 48)

Mercedes OM 366

Mercedes OM 352 A

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PERKINS 1006.6 T/1006.6


Remove the water drain plug (B) on the engine block if it
is overwintered without antifreeze. Before refilling the
coolant, close the drain plugs tightly.
(Fig. 49 and 50)

Mercedes OM 441 A/OM 366 LA/OM 366 A


water chiller
When overwintering without antifreeze, completely drain
the water from the drain valve (A) before filling up the
coolant.
(Fig. 51.52 and 53)

Mercedes OM 352 A/Perkins


Be careful when opening the hot cooler!
Release the radiator cap only until it
stops and release the excess pressure
first
- Risk of burns!

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Mercedes OM 366

Machines with cabin heating:


The shut-off valves for heating flow and heating return
on the engine must be opened before draining or
replenishing the cooling water.

Mercedes OM 441 A

Fill in cooling water


MERCEDES OM 441 A/OM 366 LA/OM 366 A/OM 366
Fill up the coolant at the filler neck (E) to the brim.
K = water level control eye
Let the engine run for a short while. Shut off the engine,
check the cooling water level again and top up if
necessary.
(Fig. 54 and 55)

54

Mercedes OM 366 LA/OM 366 A/OM 366

55

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MERCEDES OM 352 A/PERKINS 1006.6 T/1006.6


Fill the filler neck (E) with coolant to the brim. Let the engine
run for a short while. Shut off the engine, check the cooling
water level again and top up if necessary.
(Fig. 56)

overpressure
The membrane located under the radiator cap (2) is
compressed when there is excess pressure in the cooling
system.
The water vapor can thus escape through the overflow
pipe (4).
(Fig. 54, 55 and 56)

corrosion protection
If the cooling system is not filled with antifreeze, it is
important to drain the cooling water from the radiator, the
engine block and the oil cooler before the onset of the
cold season. In this case, it is advisable to add corrosion
inhibitors to the circulating cooling water before starting the
engine to prevent corrosion (see lubricant table and
wintering suggestions for engines).
The separation of oil observed when antifreeze is added
does not impair corrosion protection.

warning sign
If the cooler remains without water during the rest period, a
warning sign with the inscription “ATTENTION! Cooler
without water! “on the filler neck and, if appropriate, also
on the steering wheel.
Tighten the radiator cap. Do not fill the engine with cold
water at operating temperature. Only use clean, low-lime
and chlorine-free water from a clean container.

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cooling water temperature


The cooling water temperature is displayed by a remote
thermometer. The correct cooling water temperature when
operating the combine harvester is 80° to 95° C.

Mercedes OM 441 A
Warnsignal:
When the motor overheats, the transmitter (G) triggers a
warning signal from the buzzer and the warning light (6) in
the driving informer lights up.
See “Driving Informer” Group 2.
F = transmitter for remote
thermometer (Fig. 57 and 58)

Mercedes OM 441 A
Note:
Transmitter (G) on the water cooler has been omitted and
transmitter (F) on the motor has been changed.
Valid for the following machines:
DO 118/108 ab Mash. -No. 094 030 58
DO 98 ab Mash. -No. 093 052 55
DO 88 ab Mash. -No. 092 038 99
DO 78 ab Mash. -No. 091 020 88
With these machines mentioned above, the transmitter (G)
on the water cooler is omitted. The transmitter (F) on the
motor also performs the function for the warning system.
(Fig. 57 to 61)

Mercedes OM 366 LA/366 A/OM 366

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Mercedes OM 352 A

Perkins 1006.6 T/1006.6

Radiator basket

Clean the radiator guard


A dirty radiator guard or cooler causes the engine to
overheat. Check the rotating radiator guard (K) and
radiator regularly and clean it if necessary when the
engine is shut down.
(Fig. 62 and 63)

DO118SL/108 SL MAXI
Fold up the radiator guard
DO 118SL/108 SL MAXI

Pull back the tensioner pulley (R) and remove the drive belt
(G). Unlock the radiator basket (K) by the quick-release
fasteners (S), fold it up and secure it with the latch (E).

TAKE NOTE! When pivoting the radiator basket, pull


back the tensioner pulley (R) to prevent the radiator
basket from bumping.

(Fig. 62 and 63)

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DO 108 SL - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI


DO 108 SL - 78 CLASSIC / MAXI
Fold up the tension roller (R). Remove the drive belt (G).
Unlock the radiator basket (K) by the quick-release
fasteners (S), fold it up and secure it with the latch (E).
(Fig. 63 and 64)

Swivel up the oil cooler


Release the oil cooler (O) from the quick-release fastener
(P), swing it up and hook it with the hook (H) to one of the
spokes of the rotating radiator basket. The water cooler
(W), condenser (N if refrigeration equipment is installed)
and oil cooler (O) are accessible for cleaning.
Let an engine that has become too hot run at idle speed
for a short time before shutting it off.
(Fig. 64 and 65)

Clean oil cooler


When cleaning the water cooler on a daily basis, check
the oil cooler for dirt and clean it if necessary at the same
time.
The oil cooler with compressed air (max. 5 bar) blow out.
Make sure that the slats are not damaged. (Fig. 64
and 65)

Clean water cooler


The cooler with compressed air (max. 5 bar) from outside to
inside.
Make sure that the slats are not damaged. Let the
engine run.
Then clean (blow out) the engine compartment
with the engine shut down and as cold as
possible.

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radiator basket drive

Adjust the V-belt tensioner:


Adjust the double springs on the nuts (M) so that the
dimension (X) is 45 mm.
After adjustment, lock the nuts again. (Fig. 66)

66

DRY AIR FILTER

warning device
If the filter cartridge is dirty, the contact switch (K) is
switched on by pressure in the air intake pipe. The
warning system then responds.
See “Driving Informer” Group 2. (Fig.
67)

Clean the air filter suction screen


Check the air filter suction screen (A) regularly,
especially when there is a lot of dust, and only clean
it when the engine is shut down.
(Fig. 68)

Clean air filter


As soon as the alarm system responds - the warning
light (4) is on, warning lights (8 and 10) blink, the
buzzer sounds - stop the engine and clean the air filter.
See “Driving Informer” Group 2.
TAKE NOTE! Always clean the air filter only when the
alarm system responds.

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Clean dry air filter with dust extraction


The coarse and loose dust particles are sucked out of the
filter housing by the dust extraction system. A flexible hose
(S) is connected to the air cleaner cover (D) and exhaust
pipe (A). As a result of a continuous suction effect, most of
the dust is sucked out of the air filter housing and removed
through the exhaust.
(Fig. 69 and 70)

TAKE NOTE! Only open the air filter housing when the
engine is stopped.

Remove air cleaner main cartridge:


When the alarm system responds, loosen the
thumbscrew (M) and remove the cover (D).
Remove the collar nut (R) and carefully remove the
main cartridge (F).
The main cartridge with compressed air (max. 5 bar) from
the inside to the outside.
If it is necessary to clean the main cartridge during use,
it can be temporarily cleaned by tapping gently on the
palm of your hand.
Important notice! If the main cartridge is tapped or
compressed vigorously, it is deformed, which results in
leaks in the filter seat.
However, at the end of the day of use, the air filter
must be thoroughly cleaned.
Replace main cartridge every year and if damaged.
(Fig. 70 and 71)

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Install main cartridge:


Check the main cartridge for external and internal damage
before installing it. If there are holes, cracks, or
deformations, the main cartridge must be replaced.
Check the filter seat (G). If damage or leaks are visible,
the main cartridge must be replaced. Install the main
cartridge carefully and tighten the collar nut (R).

TAKE NOTE! When tightening the collar nut (R), there


must be sufficient preload (backpressure from the main
cartridge). Otherwise, the sealing ring of the main
cartridge is not firmly attached. In this case, unfiltered air
can be sucked in by the engine. - Engine damage -

Screw the cover (D) back on and make sure it is tight.


(Fig. 70 and 71)

Always use the original main cartridge and ensure a


tight fit during installation.

Clean dry air filter with dust collection container

TAKE NOTE! Only open the air filter housing when the
engine is stopped.

Remove air cleaner main cartridge:


Remove dust collector (D). Unscrew the collar nut
(R).
Remove the main cartridge (F) carefully. The main cartridge
with compressed air (max. 5 bar) from the inside to the
outside. If it is necessary to clean the main cartridge during
use, it can be temporarily cleaned by tapping gently on the
palm of your hand.
Important notice! If the main cartridge is tapped or
compressed vigorously, it is deformed, which results in
leaks in the filter seat.
However, at the end of the day of use, the air filter
must be thoroughly cleaned.
Remove the plastic cover (P) from the dust collector (D),
clean the dust collector. Replace main cartridge every year
and if damaged.
Clean the dust collection container (D) daily.
(Fig. 72 and 73)

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Install main cartridge:


Check the main cartridge for external and internal damage
before installing it. If there are holes, cracks, or
deformations, the main cartridge must be replaced.
Check the filter seat (G). If damage or leaks are visible,
the main cartridge must be replaced. Install the main
cartridge carefully and tighten the collar nut (R).

TAKE NOTE! When tightening the collar nut (R), there


must be sufficient preload (backpressure from the main
cartridge). Otherwise, the sealing ring of the main
cartridge is not firmly attached. In this case, unfiltered air
can be sucked in by the engine. - Engine damage -

Place the plastic lid (P) with a hole in the edge of the
spigot on the dust collector.
Place the dust collection container tightly on the filter
housing and secure it with the clips. The mark must point
“up” and the arrow must point upwards.
(Fig. 72 and 73)

Always use the original main cartridge and ensure a


tight fit during installation.

Dry air filter with safety cartridge


The security cartridge must be replaced
a) After servicing the main cartridge five times
b) After 2 years at the latest
c) If, after the main cartridge has been serviced, the
service indicator resumes immediately.
d) If the main cartridge is faulty.
Safety cartridges must not be cleaned and reused.
The motor must not be operated without a main
cartridge.

1 = dust collector
(only machines without dust extraction)
2 = security cartridge
3 = main cartridge
4 = cyclone guide vanes

A = air intake
B = clean air to the
engine (Fig. 74)

Always use the original safety cartridge and ensure a


tight fit during installation.

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battery
The battery is located on the left side of the machine
behind the side panel.
(Fig. 75)

Only let the motor run when the battery is


connected.

Be careful with battery gases —


they are highly explosive!
Avoid sparks and open flames near the
battery.
Remove the cover from the battery when recharging to
prevent the accumulation of highly explosive gases.
Be careful when handling battery acids -
corrosive. Dispose of old batteries properly.

Before initial use, the battery is filled with dilute sulfuric


acid (spec. Weight 1.285 normal, 1.23 for tropics) and
let it load. Check the acidity level regularly, at least
every 14 days. If necessary, top up with distilled water.
The acid level must be approximately 10 mm above
the plates. Have the acid density measured from time
to time with an acid lifter (2) (Fig. 76).
Charge the battery before the combine harvester hibernates
and recharge it every 6 weeks or hand it over to a battery
department for maintenance (see Motor Winterization).

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three-phase alternator
a) The lines between generator and battery must
never be disconnected when the generator is
running.
b) When connecting the battery, ensure the correct
polarity, otherwise the diodes will be destroyed.
c) Only carry out assembly work on voltage-carrying
parts when the motor is stopped and the battery is
disconnected.
d) In the case of three-phase generators, it is
absolutely necessary to avoid the usual testing by
dabbing against ground whether there is voltage in
a line. The semiconductors are damaged as a result.
e) Disconnect the lines on the three-phase generator
during electrical welding work on the combine
harvester!
f) The three-phase alternator is pre-energized by the
battery via the charge indicator. Failed
incandescent lamps must therefore be replaced for
reliable excitation.

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MOTOR MALFUNCTIONS CAUSE or REMEDY

Red control lamp (charge control) 1. Retouch alternator V-belts


Lights up while driving 2. Check cable connections
3. Put on new V-belts
4. Have the alternator repaired

Remote thermometer does not 1. Clean all cable connections and ensure good
show up to the limit or does so connections
immediately 2. Replace appropriate fuses
3. Replace remote thermometer transmitter

Oil pressure control does not show 1. Clean cable connections and ensure that the cable
clips are securely in place
2. Replace the display bulb
3. Replace the appropriate backup
4. Replace oil pressure switch

Oil pressure check lights up 1. Determine the cause of missing engine oil pressure
and alarm system responds 2. Refill engine oil
3. Evtl. Have the motor fault rectified

Air filter warning lamp comes on 1. Clean the air filter suction screen
and alarm system responds 2. Clean the air cleaner main cartridge and dust
collection tank
3. Replace air cleaner main cartridge
4. Evtl. Check dust extraction
5. Replace air filter safety cartridge

Engine starts poorly 1. Tighten the battery cable


2. Let the battery recharge
3. Vent the fuel system
4. Tighten all fuel line fittings
5. Clean the sieve in the pre-separator
and replace the fuel filter if necessary

Engine temperature is too 1. Clean the radiator guard (shut off the engine, tap
high (audible warning off the basket and restart the engine)
signal) 2. Clean radiator fins
3. Tension cooler fan straps
4. Refill cooling water
5. Replace thermostat insert
6. Remove Kesselstein
7. Replace faulty hoses
8. Replace radiator cap

Engine stalls 1. Refill fuel


2. Clean fuel pre-cleaner
3. Replace fuel filter
4. Clean tank ventilation in the tank cap
5. Check the fuel filter seals and fuel line fittings
See also motor operating manual

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MOTOR MALFUNCTIONS CAUSE or REMEDY

battery

Corrode poles 1. Scrape poles clean (do not hollow scrape)


2. Grease poles (Vaseline)

Clamps corrode 1. Clean clamps with ammonia, rinse and


wipe dry
2. Grease clamps

The battery acid boils over 1. Check acid level


2. Check and correct voltage
3. Have the function of the alternator
controller checked
4. Have the battery tested

Battery dirty 1. Clean the pole and surface with a


brush and water and wipe dry
2. Lubricate poles and pole bridges

TAKE NOTE! No metal objects on


Place the battery - self-discharge, fire hazard!

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WINTERING SUGGESTIONS FOR ENGINES Restarting


Machines with no antifreeze in the cooling system: Add
Careful care of the engines that have been shut down in
approx. 1/2 liter of corrosion protection additive to the
winter is a necessity for a combine harvester, as the
cooling water to 10 liters of water. Mix the anti-corrosion
damage that has occurred is irreparable. The biggest
additive thoroughly with the cooling water before filling.
risks to idle engines are:
(The corrosion protection additive has no particular effects
a) the rust that settles on the finely machined running in connection with frost protection agents and can also be
surfaces and bearing areas, added to the cooling water during harvesting).
b) The acids that may be contained in poor When the new combine is delivered (from the factory),
lubricants and fuels. the engine cooling system is equipped with antifreeze
and anti-corrosion additives. Fill the fuel tank.
The following preservatives are required:
Corrosion protection oil depending on engine type and anti-
corrosion additive for cooling systems of water-cooled
engines (see lubricant table).

engine preservation
1. Clean the outside of the engine thoroughly.
2. For diesel engines, empty the fuel tank and rinse with
fuel, clean the fuel pre-cleaner and replace the fuel
filter. Fill a sufficient quantity of fuel mixture (10 parts
diesel fuel -1 part anti-corrosion oil) into the fuel tank.

TAKE NOTE! Only fill up with enough fuel that it is


sufficient for an engine run time of approx. 10
minutes.

3. Replace cooling water and air intake hoses every 2


years.
4. Let the engine warm up and shut it off. Drain the engine
oil when the engine is still warm. Replace oil filter.
5. Fill up anti-corrosion oil (see lubricant table).
6. Let the engine run at reduced idle speed for
approximately 5 minutes. Shut off the engine, remove
the air intake manifold from the intake manifold. Inject
anti-corrosion oil vigorously into the suction manifold
using an atomizer (flip syringe or spray can). At the
same time, turn the engine off with the starter when
the fuel pump is switched off (speed control lever set
to “Stop”). Install air intake pipe.
7. Replace the air cleaner main cartridge. Remove the
air filter suction screen. Seal the intake port and
exhaust tailpipe tightly.
8. Place a warning label on the oil filler neck and on the
steering wheel:” ATTENTION! Engine contains anti-
corrosion oil.” Drain oil before starting up and refill
with new oil in accordance with the lubricant table.
9. Drain the cooling water from the radiator and engine
block without antifreeze. The drain valves or drain
plugs must remain open. warning sign
Install the “radiator without water” on the cooling
water filler neck and on the steering wheel.
Check the frost protection density for
cooling water with antifreeze.
10. Completely empty the fuel container and spray
with anti-corrosion oil from the inside (flitspritze).
11. Hand over the battery to a battery
department for care or possibly use it
elsewhere.

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Electrical circuit diagram
CLAAS DOMINATOR 118 SL MAXI - 78 CLASSIC
Names for the electrical circuit diagrams 65 - Work light relay
66 - Fuel pump relay
1 - Hazard warning light switch 67 - compressor cooling system relay
2 - light switch 68 - compressor cooling system relay
3 - Turn signal switch 69 - Reel speed adjustment relay
4 - Ignition start lock 70 - Reel speed adjustment relay
5 - Driving informer 71 - Blower adjustment relay
6 - Wiper system switch 72 - Blower adjustment relay
7 - All-round motor wiper 73 - Swivel time relay outlet pipe
8 - 74 -
9 - 75 - Relay 15 (cabin)
10 - 76 - 24V reverse relay
11 - Soft-close switch on 77 - 24V reverse relay
12 - Lower reel switch 78 -
13 - Raise the reel switch 79 -
14 - Lower cutting unit switch 80 -
15 - Lift the cutter switch 81 - Threshwork function release switch
16 - Boot pressure control switch (without ND hydraulics)
17 - Starter lock/drive lever switch 81 * - Threshwork function release switch
18 - Spring position indicator and cutting height indicator (with ND hydraulics)
19 - Potentiometer sensitivity adjustment 82 - Cutter function approval switch
Throughput control (without ND hydraulics)
20 - Throughput control 82 * - Cutter function release switch
display
21 - Control light unit A (with ND hydraulics)
22 - Control light unit B 83 - Parking brake switch
23 - Reel speed adjustment switch 84 - Swivel outlet pipe switch
24 - Work light switch 85 - Grain tank raising switch
25 - Rotating light switch 86 - Autopilot button left
26 - Switch prefix speed display 87 - Autopilot button on the right
27 - Tachometer and operating hours meter 88 - Variable motor reel speed adjustment
28 - Blower speed adjustment switch 89 - Generator inclined conveyor
29 - Reel forwards and backwards switch 90 - Disc brake control switch
30 - Work light preselection switch 91 - Generator manual transmission
31 - 4-Trac system switch 92 - Push button switch
32 - Center adjuster autopilot 93 - Encoder spring position indicator
33 - Autopilot switch 94 - Encoder inclined conveyor position
34 - Connecting additional devices 95 - Generator blower
35 - Connecting additional devices 96 - Reed contact switch - travel speed
36 - 97 - Limit switch default position
37 - Contour system switch on 98 - Cutter socket
38 - Hydraulic main switch (red) 99 - 12 V reversing motor
38 * - Main switch for lifting hydraulics (mech. 100 - 24 V reversing motor
drive, red) 101 - Raise solenoid valve attachment
39 - Summer 102 - Lower solenoid valve attachment
40 - Reverse cutter switch 103 - Raise reel solenoid valve
41 - Limit switch cutting height prefix 104 - Lower reel solenoid valve
42 - Fold the cutter switch 105 - Reel front solenoid valve
(Switch on reversing valve) 106 - Reel back solenoid valve
43 - Collapse cutter switch 107 - Swing out the outlet pipe solenoid valve
44 - Fold out the cutter switch 108 - Swing in the outlet pipe solenoid valve
45 - Locked cutter switch 109 - Variable motor fan speed
46 - Lower position reel switch 110 - Threshwork drive solenoid valve
47 - Reel rear position switch 111 - Cutter drive solenoid valve
128 196 - Coolant temperature switch*
129 197 - Startrelais
130 198 - Battery switch
131 - Foot switch KT emptying drive 199 - Magnetic coupling compressor-cooling
system
132 - Signalhorn 200 - flame plugs (Perkins only)
133 201 - Generator motor speed (bordinformator)
134 - Front left turn signal lamp 202 - Air filter warning contact switch
135 - Right front turn signal lamp 203 - Solenoid motor monitor
136 - Left front position lamp 204 - Water level sensor
137 - Right front position lamp 205 - three-phase alternator
138 - Left headlight 206 - Starter
139 - Right headlight 207 - batteries
140 - Lower work lights 208 - battery
141 - Lower work lights 209 - battery circuit breaker
142 - Foot brake warning contact switch 210 - Bordinformator
143 - Drive clutch start lock 211 - Speed monitor plug-in module
144 - Rear all-round light 212 - Autopilot plug-in module
145 - 100% grain tank detector 213 - Diesel engine monitor plug-in module
146 - Granule tank detector 70% 214 - Diode plate
147 - granary tank lighting 215 -
148 - Right motor wall connector 216 -
149 - Trailer socket connection 217 -
150 - 100% grain tank detector (228 CS) 218 -
151 - Left rear turn signal light 219 - Auto-Contour right push button connector
152 - Right rear turn signal lamp (foldable cutter)
153 - Left rear position lamp 220 - Auto-Contour plug-in module
154 - Right rear position lamp 221 - Auto-Contour switch
155 - Rear left brake light 222 - Left Auto-Contour button
156 - Right rear brake light 223 - Right button Auto-Contour
157 - foldable cutter connector, 224 - Rotary Switch Ground Pressure Prefix
lights 225 - Manual lateral adjustment switch
158 226 - Left lateral balance solenoid valve
159 227 - Right lateral balance solenoid valve
160 - Steering wheel position encoder 228 - Rotary switch area code cutting height
161 - Straw jam switch 229 - Ground pressure lamp
162 230 - Lampcut height
163 - Transmitter fuel gauge 231 - Electrical deflector plate adjustment relay
164 - Shaker/separator cylinder sensor 232 - Mudul electric diffuser adjustment
165 - Sieve box sensor 233 - Motor electric deflector plate adjustment
166 - Compressor refrigeration system safety switch 234 - Electrical Prefix Rotary Switch
(high pressure) Tray plate adjustment
167 - Compressor refrigeration system safety switch 235 - Electrical separator basket adjustment relay
(low pressure) 236 - Electrical separation basket adjustment
module
168 237 - Motor electric separator basket adjustment
169 - Reverse switch lighting 238 - Drehschaltwer Electrical Prefix
170 - Sieve box lighting switch - Separation basket adjustment
rear lights 239 - Auto-Contour socket
171 - Alternator reversing elevator 240 - Relais Soja
172 - Grain elevator generator 241 - Relais Soja
173 - Generator shaker/separator cylinder 242 - magnetic inductor
174 - Straw chopper limit switch 243 - Automatic cutting height switch (soy)
175 - Generator straw chopper 244 - Transmitter cutting height indicator (soy)
176 - reversing lighting 245 - Plug connector (soy)
177 - Sieve box lighting 246 - Main switch for separation basket adjustment
178 - fuel pump 247 -
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Auxiliaries
Special notes

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CLAAS KGaA is constantly working to improve its products
as part of technical development. We must therefore
reserve the right to make changes to the illustrations and
descriptions in these operating instructions, without any
claim to change machines that have already been
delivered.
Technical information, dimensions and weights
are not binding. Subject to errors.
Reprinting or translation, even in extracts, only with written
permission from CLAAS KGaA.
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Germany

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