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SE MN | 1. Not sure on and electric folding system on the fill auger, but one option would be to remove the tip-ups and then shorten the fill auger to the original height. Another option would be to shorten the fill auger up and then get a separate auger to push the grain up to fill the tank which looks like it could be made to fold electrically with without much trouble. https://www.demco-products.com/agricultural-products/augers-and-exte...
Also, there used to be someone who made a cross auger to help fill the extension that didn't extend above the tank extension. I thought it was Crary, but I couldn't find it on their website.
Keep in mind though, I think you have the best option for filling that extension with the extended auger. It is simple and works great!
2. I've never done any light upgrades, so I can't help you out there. The side lights come on with the turn signal lever when the headlights are on, but when the blinkers are on, the same lever is the turn signal. Yes, I would definitely add the rear facing lights because it's nice for backing in the dark and seeing the straw coming out of the chopper in the dark.
3. Up to you if you want to do the sundial upgrade. I think it's a great upgrade and maybe you could do it when the sieve wires wear out or just do it now.
4. I think you're on the right track with the reverser. Make sure to run the synthetic reverser oil in it and certainly adding the cooler would help as well. I don't know how hard those rolls pull, but in my experience any help to cool the reverser adds life to it. There used to be a kit to install a reverser cooler onto those combines, probably still available.
Another thing, keep an eye on those two bearings on the unloading auger drive...the short shaft with the large double pulley and the small drive sprocket...those bearings can go out and then the shaft can wiggle over and cut a nice awful round hole on the side panel of the combine. Also, keep good oil in the primary countershaft gear case (behind the cab near the cab door) because it also runs pretty warm and should have good oil in it. I run the same expensive synthetic reverser oil in my 9770, but that might be overkill.
I thought the leg room was as good as a 20 series, but it's been a while since I've been in a 20 series for me. Is your seat in the 9600 moved back all the way?
BTW, that is a very nice looking 9600! | |
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