Case 3050 Header Operator Manual (91801675)

In the field, this Case 3050 header is doing small‑grain and bean work all day, usually in dusty, uneven conditions where a bad setup can cost you yield and damage the header. This operator manual helps you run the header correctly, from basic control use to proper start-up and shutdown routines, so you don’t beat up the drive components or cutterbar. When a new operator complains the header is “plugging all the time” or “won’t feed right,” this is the book I grab to walk them through the right control sequence, float settings, and daily checks before we start turning wrenches.

Applications & Use Cases

Show a new operator how to engage and disengage the header without shocking the driveline.
Verify daily inspection points so guards, shields, and hardware are in place before harvest.
Trace basic control issues when the header won’t lift, lower, or respond as expected.
Align your startup and shutdown habits to avoid hot stops that stress belts and gearboxes.
Plan a quick pre-season check so the header is ready when the combine rolls into the field.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on my phone in the cab?

A: Yes, a digital copy works well; just make sure it’s downloaded so you can search it even without signal.

Q: Is it worth printing certain pages?

A: I’d print the startup/shutdown procedures and daily inspection pages and keep them in a plastic sleeve in the cab.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s shutdown and lockout steps before you inspect, clear, or adjust any part of the header.

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Case 3050 Header Index:

GENERAL INFORMATION
Note to the owner
Intended use
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Manual scope and required training level
Product Identification Number (PIN)
PIN plate location
Level requirements for operation, service and converting activities
SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety rules and signal word definitions
Safety rules and signal word definitions
General recommendations
Fire or explosion prevention
Hazardous chemicals
Traveling on public roads
Operating the attachments
Maintenance
Illustrations
Local obligations
Safety requirements for fluid power systems and components – hydraulic systems
Safety signs
Safety signs – Rear side
Safety signs – Right-hand side
Safety signs – Left-hand side
Safety signs – Top side
Instructional signs
Instructional signs – Rear side
Instructional signs – Right-hand side
Instructional signs – Left-hand side
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
MACHINE COMPONENTS
PROTECTIVE DEVICES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COMMISSIONING THE UNIT
TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
ROAD TRANSPORT
SHIPPING TRANSPORT
WORKING OPERATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Machine positions
Skid shoes
Autofloat sensor
Crop dividers
Adjustable knife bar
Reel
Auger
Header blockage
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE CHART
After the first 5 hours of operation
After the first 10 hours.
10 hours or daily Service
After first 50 hours
Every 50 hours or weekly
Every 100 hours
Every 300 hours
Every 600 hours or annually
Every six years
STORAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT CODE RESOLUTION
SPECIFICATIONS
Machine overall dimensions
Machine specifications
Fluids, lubricants, and capacities
ACCESSORIES
General information
Crop lifters
Auger speed adjustment — Slow down kit
Knife
Crop dividers
Vertical knife
Back sheet extension
Additional skid plates
Auger
Gauge wheels
Product feeding – Overview Feeding plates
Reel
Knife speed up kit