Lankota Feed Accelerator Slug Removal Tool Lanfsr10

John Smith

Posted 12/29/2016 13:45 (#5730292) Subject: JD STS feed accelerator tool

South Central Illinois

What does everyone use for a tool to unplug the feed accelerator on a JD STS?
Where do you store it on the combine? kvanness

Posted 12/29/2016 14:17 (#5730329 - in reply to #5730292) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

Trumansburg, NY

I made a tool from barstock and a truck locknut socket. I store it in the space where the tool box is on the left side of the machine. Pictures tomorrow. IaAngus

Posted 12/29/2016 14:27 (#5730346 - in reply to #5730292) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

Eastern Iowa

I haven't plugged my accelerator since I flipped the blades. If they are rounded over it'll plug in tough beans easy.

Land_Surfer

Posted 12/29/2016 17:30 (#5730620 - in reply to #5730346) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

What speed range are you in when you plug in tough beans?

Sure would be nice if the fast beater speed was variable and synced with the rotor speed allowing it to work better in a wider range of conditions vs. just the two that it works really well in.

6farms

Posted 12/29/2016 18:28 (#5730743 - in reply to #5730292) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

southern Ill

Not a good picture. I use 1inch breaker bar and socket. Use the come along to spin it backwards. This pic was taken at midnight, should have quite a round sooner

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SJR

Posted 12/29/2016 18:49 (#5730803 - in reply to #5730292) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

NCIA

I think Lankota makes an actual tool for it. Probably not hard to fabricate for the price sam57

Posted 12/29/2016 18:50 (#5730807 - in reply to #5730743) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

Deep South

I use a torque multiplier with a big socket. John Smith

Posted 12/29/2016 19:27 (#5730924 - in reply to #5730807) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

South Central Illinois

I like the idea of a torque multiplier.

They function like a ratchet, correct?

Where is a good place to purchase one?

Not looking for the most expensive one.

Caleb1456

Posted 12/29/2016 19:27 (#5730925 - in reply to #5730743) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

Magnolia, KY

I carry a 5' cheater pipe. Didn't have to use it this year thankfully, but 2015 wheat was a nightmare as it never dried out. Used it a lot then :)

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John Smith

Posted 12/29/2016 19:41 (#5730965 - in reply to #5730807) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

South Central Illinois

Northern Tool has a Klutch with 3-1 reduction and 3/4" input 1" output.

19" tool length.

For $210

Best that I have found so far.

super2

Posted 12/29/2016 20:22 (#5731086 - in reply to #5730803) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

I built one out 4 inch pipe with 3 notches like Lancoda put 2 holes in for a crowbar to rotate it.Stored it on the ladder.Reverving with the nut will only break the nut loose.Changing the blades does make big difference in feeding,after reversing mine last year , big help , lm putting all new in for next year. JDECILL

Posted 12/29/2016 20:43 (#5731161 - in reply to #5730292) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

We have had things jammed tight on back side of Feed accelerator took bottom plate of under it took a jack and board up up to it backed it out both times it almost lifts combine but got it unslugged jd4930

Posted 12/29/2016 21:07 (#5731240 - in reply to #5731161) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

Central ND

We use the lankota tool, money well spent John Smith

Posted 12/29/2016 21:20 (#5731273 - in reply to #5731240) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

South Central Illinois

I see that it is adaptable to the discharge beater.

That would be nice.

Looks like it has a square hole for maybe a 1" drive  breaker bar.

Is that correct?

biggrntractor

Posted 12/29/2016 21:31 (#5731304 - in reply to #5731273) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

Northern Illinois

I never realized the accelerator plugging was such a issue. I know some have problems with the discharge plugging but I guess it was all but the same piece. We never had any problem but ours is in the barn. Cant bring myself to throw them in the scrap

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jd4930

Posted 12/29/2016 21:38 (#5731319 - in reply to #5731273) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

Central ND

Yes, we use a long piece of square tubing to turn ours bmich

Posted 12/29/2016 21:38 (#5731322 - in reply to #5731273) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

I have a tool from John Deere. Don't know the part number. Haven't used this ibn over 3 years. Newer STS machines have different 3 rib pullies and belt that has a lot more torque than original belts . Older units can be updated and greatly reduces plugs. Also I almost never need to unplug accelerator using the tool.

When I plug the accelerator I disengage thresher and quickly go outside and lower the tension lever for the accelerator drive belt. This prevents the belt from getting completely burnt as the thresher is still turning. Then I reengage thresher and reverse feederhouse to remove any material ahead of the accelerator. Next I put the engine at half throttle and climb outside and tighten the accelerator tensioning lever quickly. This usually unplugs the accelerator 99% of the time. Its much faster and easier than playing around with bars and wrenches.

John Smith

Posted 12/30/2016 04:24 (#5731627 - in reply to #5731322) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

South Central Illinois

Only plugged it 3 times.
Twice was because I was trying to clear the feederhouse with the engine at half speed.
Then the tool is at home and I am at the field.
Send someone to get the tool.
Need something that can be carried on the combine easily.
Do not like it in the cab because I do not want a broken window.

John Smith

Posted 12/30/2016 05:25 (#5731647 - in reply to #5730292) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

South Central Illinois

Thanks for the replies.
A Torque Multiplier would work nicely because I already have the Socket.
The "Lankota Tool" would be nice because it can also be used on the discharge beater.

"K&R Distributing" sells a really nice removable toolbox for combines along with a few other items.

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agrogers

Posted 12/30/2016 07:02 (#5731740 - in reply to #5731322) Subject: RE: JD STS feed accelerator tool

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"When I plug the accelerator I disengage thresher and quickly go outside and lower the tension lever for the accelerator drive belt. This prevents the belt from getting completely burnt as the thresher is still turning. Then I reengage thresher and reverse feederhouse to remove any material ahead of the accelerator. Next I put the engine at half throttle and climb outside and tighten the accelerator tensioning lever quickly. This usually unplugs the accelerator 99% of the time. Its much faster and easier than playing around with bars and wrenches."

^^^^^^^^^^^What he said. The only time I found this to not work was using a pickup header in swathed canola. It was a mess

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