Free Flow Headers Reel Position, Hydraulic Ram Seals - Rp7982 Mandatory

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International Distribution Bulletin No.: COMB 32/13
 
 
Section: -
 
 
Issue: 1

CHALLENGER SERVICE BULLETIN


 
 
Date: August 2013
 
 
FREE FLOW HEADERS
REEL POSITION, HYDRAULIC RAM SEALS - RP7982 MANDATORY
 
Advice
Due to more reports of internal leaks, a new seal has been introduced to the rams, the
models applicable are in table 1.
NOTE: Make sure to carefully read this bulletin and understand all the operations before you
start the procedure.
 

Models and Serial Numbers Applicable


 

Model From Serial Number To Serial Number


FF 480 711600017 711600024
FF 540 711800096 711800202
FF 600 712000290 712000504
FF 700 712300152 712300215
FF 760 712500060 712500099
FF 540 AL EVOL. 721800009 721800014
FF 600 AL EVOL. 722000024 722000025
 
Table 1
 

Action
Replace the main piston seal in the 3 different reel rams, use the information the table 2.
NOTE: Some header rams have already been modified at the factory and they can be rec-
ognised by the “X“ marked on the base of the parts.
 
Cylinder Reference Main Piston Seal Part Number
LA3236387000 Reel right side vertical cylinder LA71020223
LA3236388000 Reel left side horizontal cylinder LA71020222
LA3236389000 Reel right side horizontal cylinder LA71020223
 
Table 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
AGCO Limited
Registered Office: Abbey Park Stoneleigh Kenilworth England CV8 2TQ
Telephone: 024 76694400 Fax: 024 7652495 Registered No. 509133 England
www.challengerag.com
Challenger is a registered trademark of Caterpillar Inc. and is used under license by AGCO.
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Fig. 1. I045240
 

(A) LA71020223 Main piston seal (large)


(B) LA71020222 Main piston seal (small)
 

After the seal replacement we recommend


to mark the rams on the base of the part
with “X“, to identify they have the new
seal. All rams at AGCO Parts Division with
the new seal are marked "X" in the same lo-
cation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Fig. 2. I045243
 
Parts Applicable
 

Part Number Quantity Description


LA71020222 1 Main piston seal
LA71020223 2 Main piston seal
 

Warranty Information
Details of the affected machines are available in the “view RP information” on AGCOnet.
Claims submitted must be clearly marked RP7982.
Claims must include the Failure Code R7982.
The labour allowance is 3 hours per machine, this includes a contribution for travel to re-
tailed machines.
All work must be completed and claims submitted by 31 December 2013.
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Instructions for Ram Seal Replacement
To Dis-assemble
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 3. I045246

1. Move the rod to the end of stroke as shown in figure 3.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 4. I045248

2. Remove the head with the rod as shown in figure 4.


 

3. Pull out the rod with the cylinder head as


shown in figure 5.
NOTE: Do not remove the cylinder head
from the rod.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 5. I045249
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 6. I045250

4. Remove the rigid element in polyamide (PA) of the piston seal as shown in figure 6.
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Fig. 7. I045251

5. Remove the square Nitrile rubber (NBR) of the piston seal as shown in figure 7.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 8. I045252

6. Remove the guide ring as shown in figure 8.


 

To Assemble
NOTE: Before the new seal is assembled, carefully clean the components and make sure
the parts that make contact with the seals are not damaged.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 9. I045253

7. Install the new black square ring as shown in figure 9.


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Black square ring installed, figure 10.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 10. I045254
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 11. I045255
 

8. Install the new rigid white seal as shown in figures 11 and 12, using a strip of soft cotton
made into a loop. Install the rings in two stages, the first ring and then the second ring.
NOTE: Do not damage the seal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 12. I045261
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9. Install the guide ring as shown in figure
13.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 13. I045262
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 14. I045263
 

Install the rod with the cylinder head with the rod fully extended as shown in figure 14, oil
the cylinder bore and the cylinder head assembly.
NOTE: Use thread sealant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 15. I045264

Tighten securely
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Yours faithfully
 
 

Niels Jensen
Product Reliability Manager
 
This bulletin is for technical information only and does not constitute authority for
warranty claims.
© AGCO 2013

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