JD 30 combine setup for soybeans?

jim16222

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What do I need to change on my JD 30 combine to switch it from oats to soybeans? It has a Scoue-Kleen attachment.
 
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You need to change the speed of the cylinder and the concave setting for sure. Probably have to change the sieve or walker settings and maybe the wind also. Its been a few years since I have cut small grains with my 30, trying to go off of memory.
 
Questions:
1) Do I need a Hume style pickup reel? Currently I have the 6 double slat reel with end covers and rubber flappers.
2) Do I need lifting guards? If so, how many?
3) Which screen do I need for the Scour-Kleen? Does anyone have one?
4) do I need the slow down pulley ?
5) leave straw chopper on or take it off?

more questions as I read the Op Manual and Parts Guide.
 
You will need to slow the cylinder, maybe reset the concave clearance, most likely change sieve and chaffer settings. Set for all the wind you can get.

Cylinder speed will likely be the biggest task, you need to change sprockets on that machine right? Check you manual on that one.

I know what a scour kleen is and I remember the one we used to have on a A6 Case but my knowledge abruptly ends there.

jt
 
They worked for years with just the bat real, if beans are standing then no problem. Lifting or pickup guards depends on if drilled or in rows as to number and placement. Drilled figure a foot apart. Rows have to put them so they run on each side of row and depending on width of row 1 or 2 between row as well if wide rows, narrow may not want them in there. If you cannot find an operators manual for the 30 try to find one for a 25 or 12A combine as seperator is same. As for chopper do you want the straw for bedding and it does make very good livestalk bedding take it off. If you do not want the straw for bedding leave it on with the knives in. Too many variables you have not addressed to give good information. And never had the scoure clean so know nothing about them.
 
I went to John Deere website, called the 800 number and ordered the following manuals:
1) Operators Manual for 30 Combine - I have the combine
2) Operators Manual for Straw Chopper - I have the straw chopper
3) Operators Manual for Model K Scour Kleen - I have the Scour Kleen
4) Operators Manual for 66-inch belt pickup - I don't have a belt pickup but will keep looking for one as they are unusual in our area
 

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