Hiniker AR-2000 Operator's Manual

MODEL AR-2000

30 FT. FLAIL SHREDDER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL

HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD

PART NUMBER 79203563

Table of Contents 1

Section 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

79203563 2/13 Manual/79203563

ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................................................33-39

Skid Shoes ........................................................................................................................................38

Grass Divider .....................................................................................................................................39

Basic Machine ..............................................................................................................................33-38

Off-loading ......................................................................................................................................... 33

FIELD PREPARATION .........................................................................................................................10-13

End Transport Towing ........................................................................................................................ 12

PTO’s .................................................................................................................................................10

Rockshaft & Wheels ...........................................................................................................................11

Trailing Hitch ......................................................................................................................................10

Tractor ............................................................................................................................................... 10

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GENERAL

 Specications .......................................................................................................................40

To Purchaser .......................................................................................................................... 2

Storage .................................................................................................................................16

LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................................18

OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................14-17

End Transport Towing ...........................................................................................................15

General.................................................................................................................................14

Trailing Hold Height Adjustment ........................................................................................... 15

SAFETY

......................................................................................................................................... 9

Before Operation .................................................................................................................... 4

Decal Location........................................................................................................................6

During Operation .................................................................................................................... 4

General...................................................................................................................................3

Service ................................................................................................................................... 5

Towing .................................................................................................................................... 5

SERVICE ................................................................................................................................23-32

Belts ..................................................................................................................................... 25

Drive Shaft Bearings ............................................................................................................ 29

Gearbox................................................................................................................................30

Hardware .............................................................................................................................. 23

Knives...................................................................................................................................23

Rotor Bearings ..................................................................................................................... 25

Sheaves ............................................................................................................................... 28

Wheel Bearings .................................................................................................................... 29

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................22

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 41

2 Section

2 To The Purchaser

TO THE PURCHASER

This product is designed and manufactured to
give years of dependable service, when properly
maintained and used for the purpose for which
it is intended. Never allow anyone to operate
this equipment until they fully understand the
complete contents of this manual. It is the re­sponsibility of owner’s, who do not operate this
equipment, to insure the operator is properly in­structed and is fully aware, and understands, the
contents of this manual. It is also the owner’s re­sponsibility to insure that anyone operating this
equipment is mentally and physically capable of
so doing.

Important information is contained in this manual

tohelpinsuresafeandefcientoperation.

If you have any questions about this manual, or
the equipment discussed therein, contact your
HINIKER dealer.

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ONE COPY IS TO BE GIVEN TO YOU. DO NOT
ACCEPT THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU ARE
SATISFIED ALL ITEMS THEREON HAVE BEEN
CHECKED, AND YOU UNDERSTAND THEM.

Check that your dealer has forwarded the
HINIKER delivery report copy, along with the
machine serial number, because it helps main-

tain maximum service and warranty benets.

This does not put you on any mailing list and
information thereon is not available to others.

THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
IT ALERTS AN OPERATOR TO INFOR-

MATION CONCERNING PERSONAL
SAFETY. ALWAYS OBSERVE, AND HEED,
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, OTHERWISE DEATH,
OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT!

All references to LEFT or RIGHT means view­ing the equipment from the rear and facing the
tractor.

Additional copies of this manual are available
from your Hiniker Dealer

ALWAYS OBTAIN ORIGINAL HINIKER SER­VICE PARTS BECAUSE SUBSTITUTE PARTS
COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE AND WARRANTY.

All photos in this manual refer to paragraph(s)
preceding the photo.

FIGURE 1 DWG NO. 6864

Record the following information for later
reference when obtaining service parts:

Purchase Date:________________________
Purchaser’s Name:_____________________
Dealer’s Name:________________________
Machine Serial #:_______________________

3 COPIES OF THE DELIVERY REPORT ARE
TO BE FILLED OUT BY YOUR HINIKER DEAL­ER WHEN YOU ACCEPT THIS EQUIPMENT.

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SAFETY

Safety 3

Section 3

THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
IT ALERTS AN OPERATOR TO INFOR-

MATION CONCERNING PERSONAL
SAFETY. ALWAYS OBSERVE, AND HEED,
THESE SYMBOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS, OTH­ERWISE DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN
RESULT!

Operator safety is a principle concern in equipment
design and distribution. However, many accidents
occur because a few seconds of thought, and a
more careful approach to handling, were ignored.

ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED BY KNOWING,
AND, FOLLOWING, THE PRECAUTIONS CITED
IN THIS MANUAL.

For better viewing, certain photos may show a
safety shield open or removed. This equipment
should never be operated without factory installed
shields in place.

Replace any decals that are not readable, or miss­ing. Their ordering numbers and proper location
are shown in the DECAL LOCATION section of
this manual. Keep decals free of dirt, grease, etc.

Throughout this manual, and on all safety related
decals, a safety alert symbol, along with the signal
word CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER will be

found.Thesearedenedasfollows:

CAUTION: A reminder for proper safety

practices and directs attention to fol-

lowing them. Decals of this class are
yellow and black.

WARNING: A reminder for proper safety

practices and what can happen if they

are ignored. This has a more serious
consequence than CAUTION. Decals of this
class are orange and black.

There are other decals, and copy, in this manual
that pertain to protecting the equipment. They are
not directly related to operator safety. These have
black letters on a white background to distinguish
them from safety decals. They lack the safety alert
symbol, but carry the words NOTICE or IMPOR-

TANTdenedasfollows:

NOTICE: INFORMS THE READER OF SOME­THING THAT CAN CAUSE MINOR MACHINE
DAMAGE, OR POOR PERFORMANCE, IF IG­NORED.

IMPORTANT: WARNS THE READER OF PO­TENTIALLY MORE SERIOUS MACHINE DAM­AGE, OR POOR PERFORMANCE IF IGNORED.

GENERAL

1. Additional copies of this operator’s manual
are available from your HINIKER dealer. If you
sell this equipment, insure the new owner ac­knowledges receipt of this manual.

2. Read this manual thoroughly. Make sure the
operator understands it and knows how to op­erate this equipment safely. Farm equipment
can kill or injure an untrained, or careless, op­erator.

3. Do not attempt to handle and service this
equipment, or direct others to do the same,
unless you know how to do it safely.

4. Keep all shields and guards in place.

5. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
moving parts.

6. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, set
brakes and wait for all motion to stop before
adjusting, or servicing, this equipment.

DANGER: Denotes a most serious safe­ty hazard. It is a reminder for observing

the stated precautions and what can
happen if they are ignored. Decals of this class
are red and white.

7. Keep off, keep others off, and insure everyone
is clear before starting, actuating hydraulics,
and during equipment operation.

4 Safety

8. Do not service, or otherwise handle, a
shredder in a raised position unless it is
securely blocked against unexpected falling.

9. Keepallfrontippershieldsinplaceandfree

swinging.

10. Never shred in areas littered with glass, rocks,
metal, etc. Use cab tractor if operating in
unfamiliar areas. Keep cab windows clean to
maintain good visibility.

11. Escapinghydraulic/dieseluidunderpressure

can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a
piece of cardboard.

Stop tractor and relieve pressure before connecting/
disconnecting lines.

Tighten all connections before pressurizing
hydraulic lines.

Ifuidisinjectedintotheskin,getmedicalattention

to prevent serious infection.

12. Discipline yourself to always visually inspect
this equipment for any excessively worn,
damaged, or cracked parts before starting
use. Replace these with genuine HINIKER
parts.

13. Stalk shredding often involves a combustible

environment. Carry a re extinguisher and
rstaidkitwithtractor.

BEFORE OPERATION

1. Insure unit’s PTO assembly is fully engaged
with gearbox and tractor shafts and SLIDING
COLLARS ARE RETURNED TO THEIR
LOCKED POSITIONS.

2. NEVER allow improperly supervised minors,
or anyone else, to operate this equipment. It is
your responsibility to insure that any operator
is mentally and physically capable of so doing.

3. Do not operate a 1000 RPM shredder with a
540 RPM tractor.

4. Do not “jump start” the tractor from along side
it. Start tractor only from seat.

5. Lock any swinging tractor drawbar before
hooking up. Use a cross retainer in end of the
hitch pin.

6. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, and
remove key before hooking up shredder PTO.

7. Clear area of people, and debris, before
engaging tractor PTO Be alert for blind areas
of operator. Slow down PTO and “feather” into
engagement to prevent unnecessary stress
on shredder’s driveline.

8. DO NOT OPEN MACHINE SHIELDS WITH
TRACTOR ENGINE RUNNING.

9. Do not stand close to, immediately behind or
in front of, a running shredder.

14. OSHA requires farm employers to meet certain
safety standards. Become familiar with, and
comply with them.

15. Do not alter this equipment to the extent of
compromising safety and performance.

16. Do not substantially operate tractor in a closed
building.

17. Ag chemicals can be dangerous. Always follow
the manufacturer’s label safety precautions
when using them.

18. Do not assume everyone is as safety
conscious as yourself.

DURING OPERATION

1. Gradually bring unit up to operating speed
and check for any abnormal vibration, or
performance. IF ABNORMAL VIBRATION
IS PRESENT AT ANY TIME, IMMEDIATELY
DISENGAGE PTO, STOP TRACTOR
ENGINE, REMOVE KEY AND DETERMINE/
CORRECT CAUSE BEFORE PROCEEDING.

2. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, remove
key and allow EQUIPMENT TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP before:

- Cleaning, unclogging, lubricating, inspecting,
or otherwise servicing, any part of this
equipment.

Safety 5

- Connecting or disconnecting the shredder
from the tractor.

- Allowing anyone else near the equipment.

- Dismounting from the tractor seat and parking
the equipment.

- Placing any part of your body in dangerous
proximity to shredder.

3. When parking this equipment, lower it to full
“down” position. Set the tractor brakes and
block wheels if on an extreme slope.

TOWING

1. When towing on public highways:

- Use a safety chain between the shredder hitch
and the towing vehicle (The 10,000# safety
chain is part number 85501539).

- Be sure end transport hydraulic cylinder locks
are in place.

- Use a tractor of sufcient size, and weight,
requiredforeldoperation.

- Do not tow faster than 25 MPH (40 kph).

- BE AWARE THE TRAIL HITCH WIDTH, WITH
END TRANSPORT KIT, IS 138” (11 1/2’)
WIDE. THESE WIDTHS ARE WITH THE PTO
REMOVED. If these widths are not permitted,
or advisable, under your circumstances, the
hitch must be removed.

SERVICE

1. Service information herein is intended
for dealers and others correspondingly
competent. If you are not experienced and/
or capable of handling such service, do not
attempt it.

2. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, re­move key and allow EQUIPMENT TO COME
TO A COMPLETE STOP before:

- Cleaning, unclogging, lubricating,
inspecting, or otherwise servicing, any part
of this equipment.

- Connecting or disconnecting the shredder
from the tractor.

- Allowing anyone else near the equipment.

- Placing any part of your body in dangerous
proximity to shredder.

3. Do not service, or otherwise handle, a
shredder in a raised position unless it is
securely blocked against unexpected falling.

4. Stalk shredders operate in a naturally
vibratory environment. Discipline yourself
to always visually inspect this equipment for
any excessively worn, damaged, or cracked
parts before starting use. Replace these
with genuine HINIKER parts.

5. DO NOT SERVICE END DRIVE BELTS
WHEN TRACTOR IS RUNNING!

- Check local regulations on towing width and
warning lights.

2. Never tow trailing shredders in eld mode

with the PTO detached from the tractor and
hooked to the gearbox.

3. Ensure ASAE SMV (slow moving vehicle) is
visible when towing down public roadways.

4. At sundry locations, RED (rear facing) and

AMBER (forward facing) reectors are

provided. Insure these do not become defaced
or covered with debris.

6. Replace all shields removed for service, and
check PTO shield for free rotation, before
operating this equipment.

REMEMBER - ACCIDENT PREVENTION IS
PART OF YOUR JOB!

6 Decal Location

6 Section

DECAL LOCATION

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It is an owner’s and dealer’s responsibility to
ensure clear, complete decals are maintained
on equipment, whether operating or offered for
sale.

Information herein is provided for proper decal
ordering and placement.

Decal surfaces should be free of dirt, grease,
etc. Temperatures should be above 50° F. To ap­ply, remove the smaller part of the decal backing
paper and apply this part of the exposed adhe­sive to the desired location. Peel the other part
of the backing paper slowly off and smooth out
the entire decal.

3

15

7

2

17

3

2

2

20

14

PHOTO NO. ARS004A

19

10

12

21

5

11

8

1

14

PHOTO NO. ARS040A

PHOTO NO. DSCN4637B

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PHOTO NO. 100-4282A

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9

8

PHOTO NO. 100-4283A

DWG NO. 6865

AR-2000

Decal Location 7

FIGURE 5 71504126 IMPORTANT: OPERATE MACHINE...

Section 7

DWG NO. 6866

FIGURE 1 79202299 LOGO AR-2000

FIGURE 2 71505168 LOGO HINIKER

FIGURE 3 79202337 LOGO AR-2000

IMPORTANT: Maintain Belt Tension

Stop unit completely for maintenance.
No Rotation. Read Operators Manual.

Compress spring until

washer can be seen

through sight hole

PART NO. 79203548

FIGURE 4 79203548 IMPORTANT: MAINTAIN BELTS...

FIGURE 6 71504133 IMPORTANT: HITCH...

FIGURE 7 715-03174 IMPORTANT: LIFT...

FIGURE 8 850-001-285 TAPE YELLOW REFLECTOR

8 Decal Location

FIGURE 9 850-001-305 TAPE RED REFLECTOR

FIGURE 10 715-04132 CAUTION: READ MANUAL...

GREASE

FIGURE 13 79203259 GREASE:

FIGURE 11 85501787 CAUTION: SAFETY CHAIN...

FIGURE 12 71504129 CAUTION: 1000 RPM

FIGURE 14 71505169 WARNING: LOOK AND LISTEN...

FIGURE 15 71505171 WARNING: KEEP HANDS, ETC...

FIGURE 16 71505170 WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE...

Decal Location 9

FIGURE 17 520-03138 DANGER: ROTATING DRIVE...

FIGURE 18 520-03139 DANGER: SHIELD MISSING...

FIGURE 21 520-03138 WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED...

FIGURE 19 71504131 DANGER: KEEP FLIPPERS...

IMPORTANT

Maintain tires at 15-20 psi
on level land.
See operator's manual for
ridged operation.

FIGURE 20 71504136 IMPORTANT: MAINTAIN TIRES...

71504136

10 Field Preparation

10 Section

FIELD PREPARATION

WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN­JURY CAN RESULT. BEFORE FIELD

PREPARATION, READ SAFETY-GEN­ERAL, BEFORE OPERATION, DURING OP­ERATION AND TOWING AT FRONT OF THIS
MANUAL.

TRACTOR-GENERAL

IMPORTANT: IT IS CRITICAL TO KNOW WHAT
SHREDDER CONFIGURATION IS INVOLVED
BEFORE TRACTOR HOOKUP. TRACTOR
MUST HAVE 1 3/4-20 SPLINE OUTPUT SHAFT.

Hiniker shredders are only available with a PTO
output option of: 1000 RPM 1 3/4”-20 spline
Part# 79202277

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Raise the shredder with hitch jack until the hitch
yoke corresponds with the tractor’s drawbar and
insert hitch pin. Always store the hitch jack (ar­row 1) as shown in Photo DCP0603.

1

PHOTO NO. DCP0603

All units use ONLY CV (constant velocity) PTO’s.

These are identied by extended front yokes

separated by a large guide hub between them.

SHREDDER-TRAILING HITCH

Trailing shredders have an adjustable hitch
height adjustment (Item 1) to match various trac­tor drawbar heights. Refer to Photo 100-4282B.

1

PHOTO NO. 100-4282B

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE A 1” DIAMETER
HITCH PIN.

CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN­JURY CAN RESULT. ALWAYS INSERT

THE HITCH PIN POINT DOWN WITH A
CROSS LOCKING PIN THROUGH ITS LOWER
END.

SHREDDER-PTO’s

IMPORTANT: IT IS CRITICAL TO KNOW WHAT
TRACTOR CONFIGURATION IS INVOLVED
BEFORE HOOKUP. THE PROPER SHREDDER
PTO MUST BE USED, OTHERWISE UNSAT­ISFACTORY PERFORMANCE WILL RESULT.
TRACTOR MUST HAVE 1 3/4-20 SPLINE OUT­PUT SHAFT.

All shredder PTO’s have similar sliding yoke
couplers at the tractor and gearbox ends. GEAR­BOX ENDS ARE IDENTIFIED BY AN OVER­RUNNING CLUTCH (Item 1).

IMPORTANT: CORRECT TRAILING HITCH
DRAFT LINK LENGTH ADJUSTMENT CAN­NOT BE MADE UNTIL AFTER THE SHRED­DER IS INITIALLY FIELDED.

Clean gearbox spline of any encrusted dirt or
grease and lightly oil it. Slide outer PTO collar
(Item 2) toward its adjacent yoke (Item 3) and
slide PTO over the gearbox spline. Reverse the
sliding collar to lock the assemblies together.

PHOTO NO. 2969A

NOTICE: TO FACILITATE PTO HOOK UPS, CHECK
TRACTOR SPLINE FOR BURRS, OR OTHER DAM­AGE. IF SHREDDER’S LOCKING COLLAR IS DIF­FICULT TO PROPERLY ENGAGE, CLEAN AND
LIGHTLY OIL SPLINE.

Field Preparation 11

DWG. NO. 71504129

DANGER: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN­JURY CAN RESULT. KEEP AWAY AND

KEEP OTHERS AWAY FROM AN OP­ERATING PTO. DO NOT OPERATE WITH­OUT ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE. INSURE PTO
SHIELDS FREE WHEEL AND BOTH PTO’S
ENDS ARE SECURELY ATTACHED.

The tractor PTO spline engages similar to above.
Slide outer collar (Item 1) toward its adjacent yoke
(Item 2) and slide PTO over the tractor spline. Re­verse the sliding collar to lock the assemblies togeth­er.

PHOTO NO. 2966A

WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS IN­JURY CAN RESULT. NEVER OPERATE

A SHREDDER UNLESS BOTH ENDS
OF THE PTO ARE PROPERLY LOCKED TO
THEIR INTENDED SPLINES.

Check the decal on gearbox shield to insure
proper tractor/shredder RPM matching.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TOW A TRAILING
SHREDDER UNLESS THE PTO IS PROPER­LY HOOKED UP TO BOTH TRACTOR AND
SHREDDER. OTHERWISE, IT CAN BE DAM­AGED. IF NECESSARY TO OTHERWISE TOW,
DETACH ENTIRE PTO ASSEMBLY (1) FROM
GEARBOX AND SECURE IT BEHIND A DRIVE
SHAFT SHIELD (2).

PHOTO NO. 3547

SHREDDER ROCKSHAFT & WHEELS

Toadjust therockshafteldwheelspacingthe

end transport wheels can be used. Insert trac­tor quick couplers to give machine a down­ward movement when tractor hydraulic lever is
pushed forward.