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1-PR corn picker

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riverbend

10-14-2007 18:44:00




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I have a 1-PR corn picker that I am going to try out on a little stand of field corn.

Turning the PTO shaft by hand, everything seems to move. What should I lookout for, check, fix, grease, adjust, etc. with this picker?

I remember a fair number of my Dad's friends with a missing thumb, three fingers on their right hand, Roger had a hook on his right arm... And I would like to avoid those situations.

Thanks

Greg

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Bill in IL

10-15-2007 10:05:52




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 Re: 1-PR corn picker in reply to riverbend, 10-14-2007 18:44:00  
One thing I have noticed with my picker is you need to run your ground speed the same speed as the gathering chains in most conditions. If you do not and you get slightly off the row the chains can snap off the corn causing it to lay down on the snapping rolls, not go through the rolls, and plug up the head. These pickers were designed for 100 bushel corn so running slow is nessecary but running too slow can also cause you problems.

In tall, strong, heavy corn it seems to work better for me to hold the picker up a little higher than normal so the picker does not have to push so much stalk through the rollers. This only works of course if are not trying to pickup stalks with the snoots.

Like the other guys have said keep your hands out of the picker when its running. It moves a lot faster than you can think to let go of a stalk.

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russ hamm

10-15-2007 09:45:05




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 Re: 1-PR corn picker in reply to riverbend, 10-14-2007 18:44:00  
I have one of those pickers also. My main advice is this; a tractor with a t/a or creeper gear in good corn!!!! We found our 350 utility in low with the t/a back worked well, even in double run corn. BUT, the farmall 300 the same way was too fast. Had to clutch now and then. If we went too fast, we had stalk problems and the ears would shell. If we went as slow as possible, no problems. If you can't get slow enough, put one tractor on for pto only, and pull it with another one for ground speed. Then you can run the front tractor at less rpm and keep the rear tractor up to the needed pto rpm.

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Nebraska Cowman

10-15-2007 05:51:54




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 Re: 1-PR corn picker in reply to riverbend, 10-14-2007 18:44:00  
Cornstalks will hang up for any of several reasons, or no reason at all. The main thing is to not go tugging on them with the machine running. The rolls can grab the stalks quicker thatn you can let go. Believe me.



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Red Dave

10-15-2007 07:59:31




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 Re: 1-PR corn picker in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 10-15-2007 05:51:54  
That is for doggone sure!

Corn pickers have accounted for many lost fingers and arms of farmers who didn't heed the warnings.



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chuck46

10-14-2007 20:09:29




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 Re: 1-PR corn picker in reply to riverbend, 10-14-2007 18:44:00  
Hi Riverbend, These pickers don't have sealed bearings, you should find grease zerks on all bearings. The bottom end of the snappers should be greased every 4 hours. My dad taught me "If it moves it needs grease or oil." Grease is cheap and I use all of my used engine and transmission oil. You will find a lever that adjusts the width between the bottom end of the snapping rolls. Keep them as close as practicle, widening them will run the stalks threw better if they are dry, but will shell more off each ear. I have known countless farmers with hands lost to corn pickers. If you ever think of going near a corn picker while it is running you would be better off to quit farming immediately. I have run them for almost 50 years, Dad and Mr. Holberg, my FFA Advisor, impressed on me how to do it. STAY ON THE SEAT WHILE IT IS RUNNING! I have worn out three pickers but my body is still complete. Had a neighbor who bragged he could pull stalks safely because he only pulled them from the bottom, he now has only one finger on his right hand. Good luck, Chuck

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riverbend

10-15-2007 04:42:39




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 Re: 1-PR corn picker in reply to chuck46, 10-14-2007 20:09:29  
Chuck,

Why or how do the corn stalks get hung up in the picker ?

Thanks for the advice.

Greg



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chuck46

10-15-2007 08:39:23




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 Re: 1-PR corn picker in reply to riverbend, 10-15-2007 04:42:39  
Hi again, Another thing you can do if it plugs is there are 1/2 inch threaded holes in the snapping rolls. Put one or two square headed set screws in each roll, most all pickers will have a toolbox with some in. Use them only when needed because they too will leave more shelled corn on the ground. Good luck, Chuck



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GeneMO

10-15-2007 05:55:24




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 Re: 1-PR corn picker in reply to riverbend, 10-15-2007 04:42:39  
Stalks could be tough due to picking too early in morning or late at night with dew or moisture on.

Running too fast for the conditions.

Snapping rolls worn, or not adjusted properly.

Those are most common reasons for plugging.

Never, Never, ever work on the machine with the PTO engaged. Stay in the seat until everyting comes to a stop and you will keep all of your parts.

Good luck, Gene

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