Catchpole Cadet Sugar Beet Harvester Manual – Working Instructions & Illustrated Spare Parts List (PDF)

Catchpole Cadet Sugar Beet Harvester – Working Instructions & Illustrated Spare Parts List

This original PDF manual provides a complete and detailed guide for the operation and maintenance of the Catchpole Cadet Sugar Beet Harvester, a tractor-mounted implement engineered for effective beet harvesting across various soil and crop conditions.

What the Manual Covers:

The manual is split into two main sections: detailed working instructions and a fully illustrated spare parts list. It covers essential setup, adjustment, and maintenance procedures specific to the Catchpole Cadet model. This is not a generic guide — it was designed specifically for this harvester by Catchpole Engineering Co. Ltd., based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Equipment Type: Single-row sugar beet harvester

Brand: Catchpole

Model: Cadet

Mounting: Tractor-mounted (hydraulic lift system)

Who This Manual Is For:

• Farmers and landowners operating Catchpole Cadet beet harvesters
• Agricultural contractors and farm machinery operators
• Mechanics and workshop engineers maintaining older harvesting equipment
• Collectors and restorers of vintage British farm machinery

What You’ll Learn from This Manual:

• How to set up the harvester to align with tractor types (including Ferguson-specific guidance)
• Precise adjustment of rear wheels, depth control wheels, and digger shares to suit row widths and soil conditions
• Setup and alignment of the topper unit, including topping knife height, spring tension, and drive chain alignment
• Adjustment of the concave disc and spinner unit for optimal debris clearing
• Hitching procedures using the supplied towbar
• Side elevator positioning and vee belt tensioning
• Sharpening, replacement, and positioning of the topping knife
• General best practices for accurate topping and clean beet lifting

Accessories & Components Covered:

• Universal joint and PTO shaft compatibility with tractor rear PTO
• Feeler wheels and drive sprockets
• Topper unit with adjustable knife mechanism
• Spinner unit and rubber beaters
• Digger arms and digger shares (with renewal instructions)
• Side and rear elevators, beet carrier system, drive chains

Optional Equipment & Operating Conditions:

The manual does not explicitly list optional equipment, but it does account for differences in tractor configurations (especially Ferguson vs. other brands), field conditions, and row spacing. Adjustments to the topper, concave disc, and spinner unit are all field-dependent, and tuning advice is provided to help with varying weed coverage, soil texture, and beet size.

Spare Parts:

The second half of the manual is an extensive illustrated spare parts list, broken down by functional groups such as:

• Chassis and axle assemblies
• Digger and elevator systems
• Topper and spinner units
• Beet carrier and rear elevator assemblies
• Gearbox and transmission components

Each part is clearly numbered with its original part code and description, making it easier for users to identify components, order replacements, and carry out repairs. This includes detailed breakdowns of bolts, sprockets, pulleys, shafts, brackets, bearings, guards, chains, and more.

Chain Specifications:

The manual also includes a dedicated section listing chain types, pitches, and drive configurations for:

• Spinner drive
• Elevator drive
• Beet carrier reel
• Landwheel to countershaft
• Feeler wheel drive

Lubrication Guidance:

Proper lubrication is essential for longevity and performance. The final page includes Catchpole’s recommended ESSO lubricants for:

• Gearboxes (ESSO Gear Oil 140)
• Chains (ESSO Lube 30)
• Bearings and greasing points (ESSO Fluid Grease)
• Rust protection during off-season storage (ESSO Rust-Ban 346)

Models Covered:

This manual specifically applies to the Catchpole Cadet Sugar Beet Harvester. No additional model numbers or sub-variants are listed, so it is assumed this manual covers all production versions of the Cadet model.

Final Notes:

This is a detailed and practical document written for real-world use. While it assumes basic mechanical competence, it guides the reader through essential procedures even if they have no prior experience with the machine. There’s an emphasis on operator safety, clean topping, and minimising beet damage during harvesting.

This is a scanned PDF copy of the original manual. It will be delivered instantly by email after purchase. No physical item will be shipped.