DPH1256 12 Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 So I am getting the 715 ready to harvest soybeans for my first time. I would appreciate any advice. Is the owners manual spot on for settings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hagan 307 Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Ran a 715 for 25 years. Never cut soybeans but don't be afraid of it. Those are a descent combine for their vintage. I ran a 20 ft 810 head in wheat, barley and milo. Operators book is a good place to start from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ksfarmdude 446 Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Depends what size bean head your gonna use , Don't cut into too many green beans either those combines choke easy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acem 1,193 Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 My old 715 ran a 15 ft header in Rice and beans. Too much header in rice but good for beans. Thx-Ace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billonthefarm 840 Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 We had a couple 715’s way back. Good cylinder bars are your friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acem 1,193 Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Mine was a spiked tooth cylinder, rice special. Thx-Ace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
615 spike 45 Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 I run a 615 which is the same but a straw walker narrower. Manual is a good place to start. Usually run the fan about 900 , cylinder speed almost always with the large pulley on the beater shaft, smaller one down below. The combine will let you know if the beans are actually ready to run. If they are too tough, lots of pods in the bin--increase cylinder speed. lots of splits, slow it down. Wrapping around the auger, too tough, cut them free with a saws all and wait for dryer conditions. cab Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DPH1256 12 Posted October 6 Author Share Posted October 6 I think it is a 13 foot head. I know grandpa took 5 28 inch rows with it. It is a corn bean special. It is a gas hydro, I assume use 1st gear? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DPH1256 12 Posted October 6 Author Share Posted October 6 Thanks for all the advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acem 1,193 Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 I always ran mine in 2nd. Mine was a 79 model rice special, diesel 310, hydrostatic. I saw several 715s with mud hogs back in the day. Thx-Ace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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