Kincaid 8xp. Manual - part 8

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Grain Tank (Fig. 42)

The grain tank is filled by the grain conveyor

with or without the weighing hopper. An

alarm sounds when it is full. The height of

the alarm sensor can be adjusted by moving

the sensor from one hole to another. This will

either advance or postpone the alarm.

The grain tank full alarm can be switched

off by sounding the horn. The alarm will be

activated again when unloading the 

tank.

If it is unavoidable, because of 

cleaning or maintenance, to work in 

the grain tank.

Stop the engine and remove the ignition 

key that no unauthorised person is able 

to start the engine.

The bottom auger can be removed for easier 

cleaning by loosening thumb pin B.

Unloading Auger (Figs. 42, 43

and 44) Swinging and function

The grain tank is emptied with the unloading

auger, with the threshing mechanism 

engaged.

To engage the unloading mechanism pull up

lever A (Fig. 43) and to disengage it press 

the lever down.

To bring the unloader auger into the

unloading position, lift locking clasp A ( Fig.

44) up and push the pipe into forward 

position, where it is automatically locked.

To return the pipe to the transport position,

push lever D (Fig. 42). The pipe is unlocked

from the unloading position and 

automatically

locked in the transport position.

NOTE! As the unloading pipe is operated

with a spring, make sure before releasing

the locking that the pipe can move freely.

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Straw Chopper Danger zone

(Figs. 45 and 46 )

Always stand well clear of the straw chopper

while in operation. Never make adjustments

or clean the chopper while the engine is 

running. Never stand in the danger zone behind 

the chopper either, when it is rotating.

The degree of cutting can be varied by

turning the counter knife beam A, Fig. 45.

To do this, slacken screws B and C on both

sides of the cutter and by means of the lever

in the left-hand end of the beam turn it as

required.

With the counter knives at right angles

to the rotor centre, the straw is cut short

and cutting absorbs more power.

With the counter knives down from the

rotor centre, the chaff gets longer and the

power demand smaller. In their lowest position,

the cutting action is small, but however

sufficient and recommended for turnip rape.

The distribution pattern is varied by changing

the position of the spread hood D after

slackening screws E in the holes

on both sides of the chopper. In the

upper position the chaff is distributed

over a wider area, while it is smaller

with the spread hood in its lower position.

The finer adjustment can be achieved by

changing the position of the vanes F.

NOTE! Avoid adjusting the spread hood

positions so that the chaff spreads into the

crop not yet cut as that can block the knife,

overload the sieves and result in a poor grain

sample in the tank.

The chopper can be moved into the “out of work” position, Fig. 46, as follows:

•  Remove bolts E, fig 46, and turn the spread hood D against the straw hood

•  Remove the drive belt from the pulleys and take it away from the machine.

•  Release the locking screws F both side of the chopper

•  Pull the cutter backwards to the end of the slide bars and lock it by the screws F

The chopper is put to operation opposite way. Check proper belt tension after assembling.

NOTE! For safety reasons, always take the belt of when the spread hood has been turned

against the straw hood.

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Engine, Source of Power

See detailed information of engine from separate Engine Owners Manual

The engine is a water-cooled four stroke direct injection turbocharger diesel. The drive is

transmitted from the engine flywheel through the flexible coupling and poly V-belt to the

hydrostatic pump and from there to the threshing machine.

Suction Air Filters

The engine suction air is cleaned by two-part paper filter. The filter is located in the engine

housing behind the engine.

On the instrument panel there is a blockage indicator, the glass of which will turn red, if the

vacuum in the engine suction channel becomes too high. See cleaning instructions under

“Maintenance”.

Fuel Tank should be filled with pure fuel only

The volume of the fuel tank is 140 litres. The fuel level is seen in the gauge pipe in the end of

the fuel tank. Use Diesel Oil as fuel. It must be pure and waterfree. Before refuelling, remove

all impurities around the filler plug A. Never empty the storage tank completely as impurities

and water tend to settle on the bottom.

Daily checkings

Lubricating system

It is essential to use correct lubricating oils, which correspond to the characteristics of the

engine. See the separate engine instruction book

Check the oil level daily before starting. It should never be allowed to drop below the minimum

mark nor exceed the maximum mark of the dipstick.

A warning light on the instrument panel indicates low oil pressure. Should the oil pressure

warning light glow when the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and find the

cause of the trouble.

Cooling System Liquid and Cleaning

When the combine leaves the factory, the engine cooling system has antifreeze added. Do not

use ordinary water as coolant because of the risk of corrosion.

Check the radiator coolant level daily before starting. The level of coolant shall be about

20mm below lower edge of the filler neck when being cool.

The coolant thermometer on the instrument panel indicates the temperature of the engine

coolant and in normal working conditions it must be between 75 and 95 degrees centigrade.

A signal light on the instrument panel and a flashing warning light reveal the coolant

overheating.

If the temperature starts to rise, check that the outside of the radiator is not clogged. Use

a high pressure hose to blow air from the side of the fan through the radiator or a brush to

clean it. But always be careful not to damage the lamellas.

To clean the equipment, open protective cover above the radiator. Any impurities are removed 

through the emptying door below.

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Driving and threshing instructions

Before starting the Combine, check that:

•  There are no foreign objects inside the combine

•  The oil levels are correct (engine, gearbox, hydraulic tank)

•  There is coolant in the cooling system

•  There is fuel in the tank

•  The threshing machinery and unloader clutches are in neutral

•  Always before starting warn those nearby with sound signal.

Starting the Engine:

With the hand throttle lever on idle, and the traction speed control in the middle

position pushed to the right, switch on the current on by turning the ignition key

to the right.

Then the alternator warning light and oil pressure warning light come on, and when turning

the key farther to the right, position HS, the engine starts.

Should the warning lights not go out after starting the engine, immediately stop the engine.

Cold Weather Starting:

To start the engine in a temperature below -0 degrees centigrade, turn the ignition key to

the position 1 for some 3...5 seconds for preheating and then start with the key in the position

HS. If the engine has not started within some 10 seconds, turn the key to 0 and try again

in same way.

NOTE! Never start the engine in a temperature below -30 degrees centigrade as then the

traction hydraulic oils are too viscous (In case if VG46 oil has been filled the minimum 

temperature is -15 centigrade.) and the equipment may be damaged. (The maximum allowed 

viscosity of hydraulic oil is 1500 cSt when starting.)

NOTE! If the temperature is below 0 degrees centigrade, let the engine idle for some 15

minutes, to allow the hydraulic oil to warm sufficiently.

Stopping the Engine:

Turn the ignition key to the position STOP.

NOTE! Do not stop the engine immediately after threshing. Idle the engine for a few minutes

to allow it cool off and the temperature to equalise.

Starting off:

Select the required speed range by gear lever. When the traction speed control

lever is slowly pushed forward, the combine starts mowing forward. Reverse by

pulling the traction speed control lever backward. Gear 3 is only for driving on the road when 

grain tank is empty. Never use gear 3 on the field.

Driving on the Road:

The brake pedals must be latched together.

Lower the speed and brake smoothly as the rear wheels easily rise from the ground

when applying the brakes violently.

Never drive downhill with the gear in neutral.

The grain tank shall be empty, the knife guard mounted, the front lights correctly adjusted 

and the head lights on.

Never drive with full speed when turning. The combine is high machine and it

may fall easily.