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16. "C".p",iUllitySUMMARYoFOBSERVATIoNS,CoMMENTSANDRECOMMENDATIONS tractor on the combine 16.1 of was observed' The 16.1.1 no over loading of the prime mover fii:,H'.;Jil:,Ht;, test, unit was found to be tro* it mover ,o"orir" the combining power available "'prime adequate' tractor : Modifications on standard make it suitable for 16.1.2 the tractor is made in order to The followirrg -oaii"ation in the tralfor radiator is provided which Prevents 3;3t'f,"riX";moving fan ahead D ^of grill cover' J"".,*lriution of dusi to radiator front drivJthe combine drive wheel' ii) chain & sprocket;;;;ito

t6.2 oil was observed and working or ff:,['T['Jt*Jili;, no_leakage of hydrauric hydraulic sYstem is normal' Turnir,3 abilitY: 16.3 & RHS was found satisfactory' Diameter of turning circle at LHS VisibilitY: sitting position is 16.4 bar from operator,s seat in normal The visibility around the cutter satisfactorY. -16.5 decereration of 2'5 H:il"'rr,"#;[fr::'and pedar force corresponding to mean ,, and 148 N under cold condition' m/sec2 *u, ou'"i'"J ri'q3 m ^ was found satisfactory' ii) The performance of parking brake (*) in chapter 11 or 16.6 vibration or componenrs marked as |^#H5liJt:11':Hanigf measures to rrri. .urir for pioviding suitable remedial this reporr *" on trc.i ria". life of various irr" to*iort and service dampen tt" ,iurlt'f i" ,*-i "p"r"iJna comPonents & sub assemblies' Noise measurement: 16.1 dB(A)' the machine was measured as 88 i) The ambient noise emitted by was measured as 95 dB(A)' 6 The noise at driver's ear level

16.8 Field Test: are tabulated in Table 4' tests: Summary of field observation 16.8.1 Summary of field The results of the field tests. Table 4: Average of Parameters Range of Parameters S. No Parameters PaddY Wheat Paddy Harvesting I{arvesting Harvesting Harvesting 2.92 r.79 2.91 ro 2.94 1.73 to 1.86 I SPeed oI o!9rarlo'1-\*"'82- 068 0.45 (halh) -0.58 t" 0'85 0.40 to 0.50 2. 'orl J. Fuel consumPtlon: 5.12 5.92 5.0 to 5.30 5.25 to 7 .50 - (i1h) 1.63 13.0 6.25 to 8.60 1 1.44 to 15.0 - (liha) b.6i 7.19 4.97 to 8.1i 6.53 to 7.68 4. Crop throu gt Put-glle El HISSAR can'{B-142fi726t2015 TRACTOR POWERED COMBINE HARVBSTER .BALKAR B-525" COMMERCIAL

5. Grain breakage in main 0.981 to 1.686 0.974 to 1.723 1.368 1.234 grain outlet(%) 6. Header losses(%) 0.833 to 1.620 t.497 to 2.893 1.329 2.010 7. Total non-collectable 0.844 to 1.701 1.608 to 3.007 t.413 2.171 losses(%) 8. Total collectable losses(%) 0.296to 0.739 0.070 to 0.673 0.58s 0.327 9. Total processing losses(%) 1.731 to 2.380 1.510 to 1.907 2.037 1.723 10. Threshing effi ciency(%) 99.3 to 99.7 99.3 to 99.9 99.4 99.7 l1 Cleaning efficiency(%) 96.3 to 97.9 95.6 to 97.2 97.0 96.7

16.8.2 Wheat Harvesting: i) The grain breakage in all the varieties tested was measured as 0.9g 1 to 16g6 %o. ii) The total processing losses varies from 1 .731 to 2.3g0 %. iii) The total non collectable losses ranged flom 0.g44 to r.701 yo. iv) The threshing efficiency ranged from 99.3 to 99.7 oh v) The cleaning efficiency ranged from 96.3 to 97.9 o/o.

16.8.3 Paddy Harvesting:

The grain breakage ranged from0.974 to 1.723o/o. The total non-collectable losses ranged from 1.60g to 3.007 %. The total processing losses varies from 1.510 to 1.907 %. The threshing efficiency ranged from 99.3 to 99.9oh. The cleaning efficiency ranged from 95.6 to 97.2o/o.

16.8.4 Harvesting of any other crops: The performance of combine to wheat and paddy was evaluated.

16.8.5 Ease of Operation and Safety provision: The i) controls provided around the operator are within easy reach but not properly labelled with proper symbols. Therefore it is recommended tirat the symbols as per the requirement of 15-6283-1998 may be provided. ii) Safety device/slip clutches on front auger, undershot convevor and grain & tailing elevator are essential from safety point of view & are providecl in the machine. iii) The grain tank needs to be provided with suitable ,Jevice to kaow the grain fill. iv) Provision for adjusting threshing drum speed is providecl at operator's platform to suit the harvesting of different varieties and conclitions of crops. v) The design of stone trap needs to be modified for easy creaning. vi) The safety provisions to protect the grain and tailing auger, bl-o*e. bocty from damage while crossing the field bunds are considered essential and is provided from safety point of view.

16.8.6 Assessment of Wear: The condition i) of the cotnponents of brake system and steering s),stem r,vas observecl to be normal. The ii) condition of the bearing, chains, sprockets and belts r.vas observed to be normal. TRACTOR POWERED COMBINE HARVESTER coMB-142/1726/2015 .BALKAR 8-525' COMMERCIAL

iii) The components of starter motor and alternator were found in normal working condition. iv) The rate of wear of rasp bar and peg teeth of threshing cylinder & concave were observed to be normal.

r6.9 Hardness and Chemical composition: 16.9.1 The hardness of knife blade at hardened zone & hardness of knife guard are conforming to limit as specified in their relevant code, whereas the hardness of knife blade at remainder zone is slightly less than the limit which should be looked into in future. t6.9.2 Carbon & manganese content of knife blade are higher whereas the carbon content of knife back are lower than the limit of specified in relevant code 15:6025-2004 & IS:10378-2006 respectively. These should be looked into in future at regular production level.

16.10 Maintenance/Service problems : No noticeable maintenance/service problem was observed during the course of test at this Institute.

16.11 Labelling of Combine Harvester: The labelling plate is provided on the combine harvester, however make & model of prime mover, power and SFC may be provided on labelling plate.

16.12 Literature supplied with the Machine: Following literature were provided by the manufacturer. i) Spare part catalogue. iD Tractor operator manual Therefore, it is suggested to develop complete literature for combine harvester as per 15:8132:1999 in Hindi and other regional languages for the guidance of users & technical personnel.

77. SELECTED PERFORMANCE AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBINE HARVESTER AS PER IS: 15806-2008.

S. Performance Characteristics Requirement f)eclared Observed Remark No Darameters i. Prime mover i) Max. Power Average max. Not Not performance (absolute) power observed applicable applicable during 2 hrs. max. power test in natural ambient condition should not be less than - 5o/o of the declared value.

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Max. power Max. power Not Not during field test observed must not applicable applicable after adjusting be less in -5% of the no load declared value. engine speed as per declaration of the applicant, kw Power at rated The observed engine Not speed, value must not be applicable kw less -5% of the declared value by the applicant. Specific fuel Not Not consumption observed value applicable applicable g/kWh. during 2 hr. max. power test must be within +5% of the declared value by applicant/ manufacturer. Max. smoke Not Not density, density at 80% applicable applicable bosch no- load between the speed at max. power & 55o/o of speed at max. or 1000 rpm which ever is higher, should be observed as per CMVR rule requirement r.vhich are as below - For tractor :- 5.2 bosch no. or 75 hartridge For engine :- Free declaration or natural aspirated or turbo charges -65 hartrid

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crank crank shaft Not Not vi) I Max. Max. applicable applicable I shaft torque, torque observed I N-m during the test after no. load engine speed is adjusted as per manufacture's recommendation for field work must not be less than 8olo of declare value by manufacturer. vii) Back torque, oZ 1oh min. Not Not applicable applicable viii) Max. operating To be declared by Not Not temp. manufacturer. applicable applicable i) engine oil Not Specified ii) Coolant 1050C

ix) Lubrication oil loh of SFC at 5hr. Not Not consumption max. power test applicable applicable during high ambient condition ) Brake performance i) Max. stopping 10 m or S< 0.15V s.93 distance aI a + v2l130 Conforms force equal to V- speed or less than coresponding to 600 N on brake 80% of design pedal, m max. speed, kmph

ii) Max. lorce l<600N. 148 Conforms exerted on I brake pedal to I achieve a I deceleration of ,21 I l.) m/sec . I lll) Whether Yes or No Yes Conforms parking brake is effective at a force of 600 N at foot pedal or 400 N at Hand and lever J. Mechanical vibration i) Operator's 120 ptm max. 190 Does not platform Conform

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ii) Steering wheel l)u pm max. 300 Does not Conform iii) Seat with lzu pm max. 330 Does not driver seated 4. Air cleaner Conform oil pull over i) Max. oil pull 0.25Yo max. Not over Yo in age applicable when tested in accordance with IS: 8122 pt. (II)-2000 Noise measurement i) Max. ambient As per CMVR 88 88 Conforms noise emitted db (A) by combine db (A) ii) Max. noise ar I es p., CtrAVn. 98 operator's 9s Conforms ear I db (A) .ffi.r level db i (A) I ffmi-I 6. Discard \ " tr iil ,,'" ,/ To be specified '\{Ii\}./ Iimit by manufacturer, mm i) Cylinder bore -do- diameter Not t -- nnli^ohl- I ii) Piston -do- Not diameter applicable iii) Rirrg end gap -do- Not applicable iv) Klng groove -do- Not clearance applicable v) Diametral and -do- Not axial clearance applicable of big end bearing vi) Diametral end -do- Not axial clearance applicable of main bearings vii) Thickness of -do- Not brake lining nnlicohl viii) Thickness of -do- Not clutch plate 7. Field applicable performance i) Suitability for Wheat & paddy Wheat, Conforrns crops essential

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ii) Grain breakage 12.5% Wheat- 0.981 in grain tank Io 1.686oh Conforms Avg. 1.368% Paddy- 0.974 to l.723oh Avg. 1.234 % iii) Non < 2.5 oA for wheat, Wheat- 0.844 Conforms collectable paddy & gram Io L701oh losses Avg. 1.4130 Conforms Paddy- 1.608 to 3.007% Avg. 2.171% ir) Threshing Wheat- 99.3 tc Conforms efficiency paddy 99.7% Avg.99.4% Paddy- 99.3 tc Conforms 99.90 Avg.99.7Yo

v) Cleaning > 96 % wheat & Wheat- 96.3 tc Conforms efficiency paddy 97.9% Avg.97.}Yo Paddy- 95.6to Conforms 97.2% Avs..96.7Yo 8. Safety requirement i) Guards against Essential Provided Conforms all movins per ii) Lighting Essential Provided Conforms arrangement a) Head light b) Parking light c) Indication d) Reverse gear e) Brake 0 Number plate e) Work lieht i ii) Grain tank Essential provided Conforms COVCT r covrB-742/1726/2075 TRACTOR POWERBD COMBINB .BALKAR HAR-ESTER 8-525' COMMERCIAI-

Spark arrester Essential Not provided, in engine's however exhaust tractor engine is equipped with turbo charger which eliminates the requirement of rk arrester Stone trap Essential before concave

Slip clutch at Essential following Provided Conforms drives - a) Cutting plateform b) under shout conveyor drive c) Grain & tailing elevator Anti slip Provided surfaces at Conforms operator's platform & ladder & proper gripping for the control Ievers Working Essential Provided clearance 70 mm, min. around the controls Labelling Essential control qause"f Provided Material of Knife guard construction The guard (except-[ _ should c:0.3077% Llnascer- ledger plate) shall si-a.8228% tainable conforms to be manufactured as Mn:O.4635oh the IS:6024-2004 from malieable P:0.0133% relevant iron casting (IS: S:NiI code does 2108-1977), steel not casting (IS: 1030- specify 1974) or steel the lorging (IS: 2004- content 1 978) limit. rnacron POWERED CONT TNB HARVESTER coMB-142/112612015 .BALKAR8.525' COMMERCIAL c:0.9660% Does not Knife blade It should have Mn=0.9415% conform Must meet the chemical requirement of composition as IS: 6025-2004 C:0.70 to 0.95% Mn:0.30 to 0.50% not Ttre knife back C:0.1598% Does Knife back conform Must meet the shall be requirement of manufactured from IS: 10378- Carbon Steel 2006 material having minimum requirement carbon content of

as IS: Labelling of combine harvester Essential Per t0273 down (critical m Break IS: CategorY Requirements as Per (evaluative/ Non evaluative)

Evaluative No critical breakdown Not *ot" than three and neither of them should be itive in nature Evaluative Noimot" than hve and frequency of each should not be more than three

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18. PP ANT'S COMMENIE Aoolicant's comment ParaNo. Our reference wtll maKe arrangement Lo rt;ltuvs Lrrv I 18.1 17 (3) We vibration of the harvester in regular production' all performance of the the Knlre IS satrsr'a\'LurJ 18.2 r7 (e) (ii) our furlher we r,r'ili match the actual carbon content to ift futtt ptoA"ctlo* the required "t

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