John Deere SW16136 Manuel utilisateur

Digital Hay Tester

SW16136

ISSUE: 29 JUN 12

John Deere Merchandise Division

SW16136

Litho in U.S.A.

ENGLISH

Digital Hay Tester

SW16136

ISSUE: 28 JAN 11

John Deere Merchandise Division

SW16136

Litho in U.S.A.

ENGLISH

THANK YOU for purchasing a John Deere Product.

READ THIS MANUAL carefully

to learn how to operate and

service your machine correctly.

Failure to do so could result in

personal injury or equipment

damage.

THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE

CONSIDERED a permanent

part of your machine and

remain with the machine when

you sell it.

WRITE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBERS in the

Speciﬁcations section.

Accurately record all the

numbers to help in tracing

the machine should it be stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers

when you order parts. If this manual is kept on the machine, also ﬁle the

identiﬁcation numbers in a secure place off the machine.

WARRANTY is provided through John Deere dealers for customers who

operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. The

warranty is explained on the warranty certiﬁcate which you should have

received from your dealer.

This warranty provides you the assurance that John Deere will back

its products where defects appear within the warranty period. In some

circumstances, John Deere also provides ﬁeld improvements, often

without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty.

Should the equipment be abused, or modiﬁed to change speciﬁcations,

the warranty will become void and ﬁeld improvements may be denied.

All information, illustrations and speciﬁcations in this manual are based

on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is

reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

Introduction

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Contents

Page

Safety ................................................................................................05-1

Operation

Understanding Hay Conditions and Test Readings ........................10-1

Hay Testing Guidelines ...................................................................10-2

Operating Hay Tester (Moisture Test) .............................................10-4

Operating Hay Tester (Temperature Test) .......................................10-5

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Hay Tester .............................................................15-1

Service

Replacing 9 - Volt Alkaline Battery ................................................. 20-1

Care, Maintenance and Storage ....................................................20-1

Speciﬁcations

Hay Tester Features ....................................................................... 25-1

Warranty and Service

Product Warranty and Repair Program .......................................... 30-1

Record Serial Number ...................................................................30-1

Accessories

Tester Probes .................................................................................35-1

Manufacturer Contact Information ................................................35-1

All information, illustrations and speciﬁcations in this manual are based

on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is

reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you

see this symbol on your machine or in

this manual, be alert to the potential for

personal injury.

Follow recommended precautions and safe

operating practices.

05-1

Safety

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION

A signal word - DANGER, WARNING or

CAUTION - is used with the safety-alert

symbol. DANGER identiﬁes the most

serious hazards.

DANGER or WARNING safety signs are

located near speciﬁc hazards. General

precautions are listed on CAUTION safety

signs. CAUTION also calls attention to

safety messages in this manual.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read all safety messages in this

manual and on your machine safety signs.

Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace

missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure

new equipment components and repair parts

include the current safety signs. Replacement

safety signs are available from your John

Deere dealer.

Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do

not let anyone operate without instruction.

Keep your machine in proper working condition. Unauthorized

modiﬁcations to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and

affect machine life.

If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance,

contact your John Deere dealer.

Operation

UNDERSTANDING HAY CONDITIONS AND TEST READINGS

Many variables affect the

accuracy of test readings.

Understanding these variables

can help to obtain accurate

test readings.

IMPORTANT: Because of the

numerous variables which

affect test readings, the

indicate moisture content

should not be used as

an absolute, quantitative

measurement. Test readings

are, however, very useful

guidelines for baling and

storing hay.

• Bale Density: The tighter the bale, the higher the moisture readings.

Compact ion also varies within each bale. Although each brand

of baler feeds hay into its chamber differently, in general, small,

rectangular bales are denser toward the bottom or “tight” side; and

large rectangular bales are densest in their upper corners.

• Natural variations within the plant before proper curing. The

higher the moisture content, the wider the variations. Greater

uniformity can be expected as more curing takes place.

• Sweating: Higher readings may occur during the ﬁrst couple of days

after baling; moisture readings may be low and then climb during the

“sweating” process. As the hay cures, moisture readings should drop

and continue to decline as the hay becomes progressively drier. It is

important to continue to monitor moisture for several days.

10-1

HAY TESTING GUIDELINES

RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE BALES:

The way hay is fed into the baler’s compression chamber results in more

hay toward the bottom of the bale than the top. Any shattered leaves,

etc., will sift downward, causing the bottom or “tight” side of the bale to

be denser than the top or “loose” side. (An exception to this is a baler

which “folds” hay into the chamber on each side. The top third of a folded

bale and its upper corners are the densest areas.)

Because the inside of each bale is not uniform in density or leaf-to-stem

ratio, moisture readings will vary from one part of the bale to another. It

will read highest if the probe is inserted into the “dense” side. Tester will

give higher readings in tight bales than in loose bales.

For best results, insert probe into the “dense” side of bale at a 45° angle.

Take readings in at least ﬁve (5) places (approximately 6 in. apart along

the bale center line) and use the highest reading as a guideline.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT AVERAGE RESULTS.

10-2

Operation

HAY TESTING GUIDELINES – CONTINUED

ROUND BALES:

Test readings can be taken anywhere around the outside surface of the

bale, as long as the probe tip is inside the outer wrap, since the outer

wrap tends to dry out ﬁrst.

IMPORTANT: Do not insert probe into the wound end of the bale. If

inserted from the wound end, probe tip can end up between the hay

wraps and not have sufﬁcient contact to produce an accurate test

reading.

For best results, insert probe into the outside radius of the bale at a 45°

angle and at least 12 in. deep. Take readings in at least ﬁve (5) places

(approximately 6 in. apart) and use the highest reading as a guideline.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT AVERAGE RESULTS.

10-3

Operation

OPERATING HAY TESTER (MOISTURE TEST)

1. Insert probe tip (A) into hay so both

brass pieces are in contact with

hay. See Hay Testing Guidelines

for probe information and hay

preparation.

2. Press and release the “Moisture

%” button (B).The tester will

then display a moisture readings

from 14.5% - 45%, with the most

accurate readings between 15%

and 30%.

IMPORTANT: Take readings in at least ﬁve

(5) places in the windrow or bale and use

the HIGHEST reading as a guideline. DO

NOT AVERAGE.

High Moisture Readings (above 30%):

Readings over 30% should only be used as

a qualitative indication of very high moisture.

According to most local Agricultural extension agents, hay at

more than 20% moisture should not be baled or stored without

preservative. Hay at more than 25% moisture should not be

baled or stored.

IMPORTANT: If one reading is over the recommended moisture

content, do not bale.

Low Moisture Readings (under 14.5%): Hay tester will not test below

14.5%. If a hay bale being tested is 12% moisture, the tester will still

read at <14.5% (+/–0.3%). If you suspect that the hay being tested is

very low moisture, take a reading of the air before probing the bale.

If the display does not change from the air reading (<14.5%), then the

bale moisture is below the limits of the tester.

10-4

NOTE:

NOTE: When you turn the unit on, it will display the

software version h1.4 or d1.

NOTE - Unit stays on and will shut off after 3 minutes

of no use.

If both temperature and moisture % switches

are pressed simultaneously, the tester will not

be harmed but a meaningless number

will be displayed.

NOTE:

Operation

OPERATING HAY TESTER (TEMPERATURE TEST)

If both temperature and

moisture % switches are

pressed simultaneously, the

tester will not be harmed but

a meaningless number will

be displayed.

Temperatures can be measured from

33° - 200 °F.

1. Insert probe tip (A) into hay so

both brass pieces are in contact

with hay. See Hay Testing

Guidelines for probe information

and hay preparation.

2. Press and release the

“Temperature” button (B).

Because the metal tip of the probe

must adjust to the temperature

of the bale, it may take from 1 - 2

minutes until the correct temperature

stabilizes. It is not necessary to keep

the pressing the button for this period.

Just leave the probe in the bale and

periodically check the reading to allow

the metal tip of the probe to adjust to

the bale temperature.

The temperature circuitry of each tester is individually

calibrated to its probe. If a replacement probe is installed, the

temperature readings may be impacted from the actual. It is

recommended that you contact the manufacture for instruction

on how to calibrate the new probe to your tester.

IMPORTANT: Temperature may vary widely in different parts of the

bale. Take readings in at least ﬁve (5) places and use the HIGHEST

reading as a guideline.

10-5

NOTE:

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING H AY TESTER

If tester fails to operate, follow

these steps:

1. If no display appears

when switches are

pressed, check battery

connections.

2. If Battery symbol is

displayed replace battery

with a new 9-volt alkaline

battery. (See Replacing

9-Volt Alkaline Battery.)

If tester displays inaccurate

readings, or if readings are lower

than actual, follow these steps:

3. Make certain cord connection (A) between tester and probe is dry

and fastened correctly.

4. Clean tarnish from probe tip (B) and retest hay.

5. To check tester calibration, take a “Moisture %” reading at room

temperature (72 °F) with nothing touching the end of the probe.

• Test reading should be 14.5%.

Short two brass parts of probe tip with a piece of aluminum foil and take

a second “Moisture %” reading.

• Test reading should be 45.0%

If tester fails to display the above readings please call the manufacture

for repair instruction or contract your local dealer to get a replacement

tester.

(See “Product Warranty and Repair Program”, Section 30.)

15-1

REPLACING 9-VOLT ALKALINE BATTERY

1. Remove battery door from back

of tester.

2. Attach leads to 9V alkaline

battery terminals.

3. Attach battery door to tester.

CARE, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

CAUTION: Never attempt to wear tester probe on your belt.

Serious injury could occur from sharp tip of probe.

1. After each use, store tester in a

clean, dry place.

2. Probeʼs metal tip should be

wiped clean between each use

for best results. Clean both

parts of metal tip from time-to-

time with ﬁne steel wool and/

or mineral spirits or alcohol. A

dirty tip can cause lower test

readings. Keep brass shiny for

best results.

3. Never immerse probe in water.

4. Remove battery if tester will not

be used for several months.

Service

20-1

NOTE:

9V battery not included

Battery symbol will display

when a switch is pressed and

battery needs replacement.

Speciﬁcations

HAY TESTER FEATURES

• 18 In. Probe with Gun-Type Grip (A).

• DIGITAL Readout (B) for % Moisture and Temperature (°F).

(+/-1% accuracy throughout the normal test range of stored, baled hay.)

• Temperature Range (C): 33° – 200°F

• Moisture Range (D): 14% – 45%.

• Factory Calibrated: No ﬁeld adjustments required.

25-1

Features

30-1

PRODUCT WARRANTY AND REPAIR PROGRAM

Warranty is provided through John Deere dealers for customers who

operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. See

warranty tag for terms and conditions.

The warranty does not cover:

A — Products which have been altered or modiﬁed in ways not approved

by John Deere.

B — Depreciation or damage caused be normal wear, accident, lack

of reasonable and necessary maintenance as speciﬁed in this manual,

improper maintenance, improper protection in storage, or improper

use or abuse.

C — Transportation, mailing and service call charges for warranty

service.

Should your product fail after the warranty period, it can be reconditioned

for a nominal charge. See your John Deere dealer for further information.

RECORD SERIAL NUMBER

The tester serial number is located on the back of the unit.

Write your model number, serial number, and date of purchase in the

space provided below. Your dealer needs this information when ordering

parts and when ﬁling warranty claims.

Model No. _________________________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________________________

Date of Purchase ___________________________________________

(To be ﬁlled in by purchaser)

Warranty & Service

NOTE:

Accessories

TESTER PROBES

With 18 in. probe - SW16136

With 32 in. probe - SW16326

18 in. probe only - SW16220

32 in. probe only - SW16221

35-1

MANUFACTURER’S CONTACT INFORMATION

Toll-Free 1-800-821-9542

1-330-562-2222

FAX 1-330-562-7403

www.agratronix.com

10375 State Route 43

Streetsboro, OH 44241

USA

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D’IDENTIFICATION à la

section “Caractéristiques”.

Noter tous les numéros avec

exactitude car ils permettraient de retrouver plus facilement

la machine en cas de vol. En outre, le concessionnaire aura besoin de

ces numéros lors de la commande de pièces. Si ce livret est gardé à

bord de la machine, conserver une copie des numéros en lieu sûr.

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Deere, pour les clients qui utilisent et entretiennent leur matériel comme

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ce manuel sont basées sur les dernières informations disponibles lors de

la publication. Ddroit réservé d’effectuer des changements à n’importe

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