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Product description

Catros BAG0053.14 10.17

4.7

Rating plate and CE marking

The following diagrams show the location of the rating plate and CE
marking.

The rating plate shows:

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Vehicle- / machine ID no.:

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Type

•

Basic weight kg

•

Permissible system pressure (bar)

•

Permissible total weight (kg)

•

Factory

•

Model year

Fig. 11

4.8

Technical data

Catros

3001

3501

4001

4002-2

5002-2

6002-2

Version

rigid

foldable

Approved total
weight

[kg]

3000

4900

Transport width

[mm]

3000

3500

4568

2950

Transport height

[mm]

1700

2500

3000

3500

Total length

[mm]

2450

2650

Working width

[mm]

3000

3500

4000

5000

6000

No. of discs

2 x 12

2 x 14

2 x 16

2 x 20

2 x 24

Disc diameter

[mm]

Catros 460

Catros

510

Thickness of the
discs

[mm]

Catros 4

Catros

Disc spacing

[mm]

250

Adjustment of disc
alignment

Mechanical

Working depth

[mm]

Catros 30 – 120

Catros

30 - 150

Device attachment

Category 2 and 3

Adaptor frame, Category 4 and 5 (optional)

Centre of gravity
distance ( d )

[mm]

1200

Summary of Contents for Catros 3001

Page 1: ...tros 4001 Catros 4002 2 Catros 5002 2 Catros 6002 2 Catros 4002 2 Catros 5002 2 Catros 6002 2 Compact Disc Cultivator MG3578 BAG0053 14 10 17 Printed in Germany Please read and follow this operating manual before putting the machine into operation Keep it in a safe place for future use en ...

Page 2: ...itself The person in question would not only harm himself but also make the mistake of blaming the machine for pos sible failures instead of himself In order to ensure success one should enter the mind of a thing make himself familiar with every part of the ma chine and get acquainted with how it s handled Only in this way could you be satisfied both with the machine and with yourself This goal is...

Page 3: ...address AMAZONEN WERKE H DREYER GmbH Co KG Postfach 51 D 49202 Phone E mail Hasbergen 49 5405 501 0 amazone amazone de Spare part orders Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at www amazone de Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer Formalities of the operating manual Document number MG3578 Compilation date 02 17 Copyright AMAZONEN WERKE H DREYER GmbH Co KG 2017 All r...

Page 4: ...ctions before putting the machine into operation Only after careful reading will you be able to benefit from the full scope of your newly purchased machine Please ensure that all the machine operators have read this operating manual before they put the machine into operation Should you have any questions or problems please consult this op erating manual or contact your local service partner Regula...

Page 5: ...ation is not observed 22 2 15 Safety conscious working 22 2 16 Safety information for users 23 2 16 1 General safety and accident prevention information 23 2 16 2 Hydraulic system 26 2 16 3 Electrical system 27 2 16 4 Cleaning maintenance and repairs 27 3 Loading and unloading 28 4 Product description 29 4 1 Overview of subassemblies 29 4 2 Safety and protection equipment 30 4 3 Supply lines betwe...

Page 6: ...tion 67 10 Use of the machine 69 10 1 Conversion from transport to operational position 70 10 2 Use on the field 71 10 3 Turning at headland 71 11 Faults 72 11 1 Different working depths across the working width 72 12 Cleaning maintenance and repairs 73 12 1 Cleaning 73 12 2 Lubrication regulations 74 12 2 1 Lubricants 74 12 2 2 Lubrication point overview 75 12 3 Service plan overview 76 12 4 Repl...

Page 7: ...in the operating manual are always viewed in the direction of travel 1 3 Diagrams used Instructions for action and reactions Tasks to be carried out by the user are presented as numbered in structions Always keep to the order of the instructions The reaction to instructions is given by an arrow Example 1 Instruction for action 1 Reaction of the machine to instruction for action 1 2 Instruction for...

Page 8: ... To replace damaged warning pictograms If you still have queries please contact the manufacturer Obligations of the user Before starting work anyone charged with working with on the ma chine is obliged To comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and acci dent prevention regulations To read and understand the section General safety information of this operating manual To read the section...

Page 9: ...shall be available to the operator at the latest on the comple tion of the contract Guarantee and liability claims for damage to peo ple or goods will be excluded if they can be traced back to one or more of the following causes Improper use of the machine Improper installation commissioning operation and mainte nance of the machine Operation of the machine with defective safety equipment or impro...

Page 10: ...e diate death or serious physical injury WARNING Indicates a medium risk which could result in death or serious physical injury if not avoided If the instructions are not followed then this may result in death or serious physical injury CAUTION Indicates a low risk which could incur minor or medium level physical injury or damage to property if not avoided IMPORTANT Indicates an obligation to spec...

Page 11: ...rly 2 4 Safety and protection equipment Before each commissioning of the machine all the safety and protec tion equipment must be properly attached and fully functional Check all the safety and protection equipment regularly Faulty safety equipment Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dangerous situations 2 5 Informal safety measures As well as all the safety informat...

Page 12: ...structed persons are those who have been instructed in their assigned tasks and in the possible risks in the case of improper behaviour have been trained if necessary and have been in formed about the necessary protective equipment and measures 3 People with specialist technical training shall be considered as a specialist Due to their specialist training and their knowledge of the appropriate reg...

Page 13: ...ent work Regularly check that bolted connections are firmly secured and tight en if necessary When the maintenance work is completed check the function of the safety devices 2 10 Constructive changes You may make no changes expansions or modifications to the ma chine without the authorisation of AMAZONEN WERKE This is also valid when welding support parts Any expansion or modification work shall r...

Page 14: ... spare parts from third parties there is no guarantee that they have been designed and manufactured in such a way as to meet the requirements placed on them AMAZONEN WERKE accepts no liability for damage arising from the use of unapproved spare parts wear parts or auxiliary materials 2 11 Cleaning and disposal Handle and dispose of any materials used carefully in particular When carrying out work ...

Page 15: ...os BAG0053 14 10 17 15 2 13 Warning pictograms and other signs on the machine 2 13 1 Positioning of warning pictograms and other labels The following diagrams show the arrangement of the warning picto grams on the machine Fig 1 Fig 2 ...

Page 16: ...14 10 17 Warning pictograms Fig 3 Fig 4 Always keep all the warning pictograms of the machine clean and in a legible state Replace illegible warning pictograms You can obtain the warning pictograms from your dealer using the order number e g MD075 ...

Page 17: ...am showing how to avoid the danger Warning pictograms explanation The column Order number and explanation provides an explanation of the neighbouring warning pictogram The description of the warning pictograms is always the same and specifies in the following order 1 A description of the danger For example danger of cutting 2 The consequence of nonobservance of the danger protection instructions F...

Page 18: ...ay by or out of the machine These dangers can cause extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries Keep a sufficient safety distance from the machine as long as the tractor engine is running Ensure that all other persons also keep a sufficient safety distance from the danger area of the machine as long as the tractor engine is running MD082 Danger of falling from treads and platforms when riding...

Page 19: ...distance from the machine while the tractor engine is running with connected PTO shaft MD094 Danger from electric shock or burns due to unintentional contact with electric transmis sion lines or from approaching high voltage transmission lines without authorisation The danger will cause severe injuries anywhere on the body or death Keep a safe distance to the electric overhead power lines when swi...

Page 20: ...e injured by hydraulic fluid contact a doctor immediately MD097 Danger of crushing your torso in the stroke range of the three point suspension due to the narrowing spaces when the three point hydraulic system is actuated This danger causes extremely serious injuries and even death Personnel are prohibited from entering the stroke area of the three point suspension when the three point hydraulics ...

Page 21: ... the tractor and the machine against unintentional start up and rolling before any intervention in the machine Depending on the type of intervention read and understand the information in the rele vant sections of the operating manual MD199 The maximum operating pressure of the hydrau lic system is 210 bar MD217 Hazard resulting from the machine folded in and coupled tipping over This danger can c...

Page 22: ... non secured working areas Failure of important machine functions Failure of prescribed methods of maintenance and repair Danger to people through mechanical and chemical impacts Risk to environment through leakage of hydraulic fluid 2 15 Safety conscious working Besides the safety information in this operating manual the national general workplace safety and accident prevention regulations are bi...

Page 23: ...ons the driving characteristics of the tractor and the connected machine Connecting and disconnecting the machine Only connect and transport the machine with tractors suitable for the task When connecting machines to the tractor three point hydraulic system the attachment categories of the tractor and the ma chine must always be the same Connect the machine to the prescribed equipment in accordanc...

Page 24: ...work ensure that you understand all the equip ment and actuation elements of the machine and their function There is no time for this when the machine is already in opera tion Do not wear loose fitting clothing Loose clothing increases the risk over being caught by drive shafts Only start up the machine when all the safety equipment has been attached and is in the safety position Comply with the m...

Page 25: ...ribed brake delay for the loaded vehicle combination tractor plus connected machine Check the brake power before moving off When turning corners with the machine connected take the broad load and balance weight of the machine into account Before moving off ensure sufficient side locking of the tractor lower links when the machine is fixed to the three point hydrau lic system or lower links of the ...

Page 26: ...rake ο Take out the ignition key Have the hydraulic hose line checked at least once a year by a specialist for proper functioning Replace the hydraulic hose line if it is damaged or worn Only use AMAZONE original hydraulic hose lines The hydraulic hose lines should not be used for longer than six years including any storage time of maximum two years Even with proper storage and approved use hoses ...

Page 27: ...ne with a connection to the on board power supply the user must check whether the installation might cause faults on the vehicle electronics or other com ponents ο Ensure that the retrofitted electrical and electronic compo nents comply with the EMC directive 2004 108 EEC in the appropriate version and carry the CE label 2 16 4 Cleaning maintenance and repairs Only carry out cleaning maintenance a...

Page 28: ...ding Loading using a lifting crane CAUTION When loading the machine using a lifting crane use the marked lash ing points for lifting belts Fig 5 CAUTION The minimum tensile strength of each lifting belt must be 1000 kg The machine has 4 lashing points for lifting belts ...

Page 29: ...to understand the machine better The machine is composed of the following main components Rigid frame Catros 3001 3501 and 4001 Hydraulically foldable frame Catros 4002 2 5002 2 6002 2 Two row concave disc arrangement Trailing roller 4 1 Overview of subassemblies Fig 6 1 Three point attachment 2 1 disc row 3 2 disc row 4 Disc offset adjustment 5 Setting spindle for depth adjustment alternatively h...

Page 30: ...y and protection equipment Catros 2 1 Stop valve to prevent activating an uninten tional unfolding action from the tractor via the cable winch ο Stop valve in position A hydraulic un folding locked ο Stop valve in position B hydraulic un folding unlocked through activation of the cable winch Fig 8 4 3 Supply lines between the tractor and the machine Hydraulic hose lines Electric cable for lighting...

Page 31: ...tation equipment Fig 9 1 Rear lights brake lights turn indicators 2 Warning signs square 3 Red reflectors Fig 9 Fig 10 1 2 Warning signs square 2 2 Limiting lights turn indicators Connect the lighting system via the connector to the 7 pin tractor socket Fig 10 ...

Page 32: ... 15 Direction of travel to right 15 Along the gradient Up the slope 15 Up the slope 10 6002 2 6003 2 Down the slope 15 The intended use also includes Compliance with all the instructions in this operating manual Execution of inspection and maintenance work Exclusive use of AMAZONE original spare parts Other uses to those specified above are forbidden and shall be con sidered as improper For any da...

Page 33: ...ety regulations of the appropriate section shall be valid No one may stand in the machine danger area as long as the tractor engine is running with a connected PTO shaft hydraulic system as long as the tractor and machine are not protected against unintentional start up and running The operating person may only move the machine or switch or drive the tools from the transport position to the operat...

Page 34: ...le foldable Approved total weight kg 3000 3000 3000 4900 4900 4900 Transport width mm 3000 3500 4568 2950 2950 2950 Transport height mm 1700 1700 1700 2500 3000 3500 Total length mm 2450 2450 2650 2650 2650 2650 Working width mm 3000 3500 4000 4000 5000 6000 No of discs 2 x 12 2 x 14 2 x 16 2 x 16 2 x 20 2 x 24 Disc diameter mm Catros 460 Catros 510 Thickness of the discs mm Catros 4 Catros 5 Disc...

Page 35: ... 400 480 560 650 mm 610 700 790 860 1060 1220 Angle profile roller kg 360 410 470 500 600 720 U profile roller kg 370 420 480 520 620 740 Double U profile roller kg 520 590 660 760 880 1040 Disc roller kg 650 745 840 920 1110 1300 Rear harrow kg 70 80 90 120 130 140 Hydraulic depth adjustment kg 90 90 90 180 180 180 Spring blade kg 118 132 150 174 206 236 Spring clearer system kg 94 108 121 134 16...

Page 36: ...Electrical system Battery voltage 12 V volts Lighting socket 7 pin Hydraulic system Maximum operating pressure 210 bar Tractor pump power At least 15 l min at 150 bar Implement hydraulic fluid HLP68 DIN 51524 The implement hydraulic fluid is suitable for the combined hydraulic fluid circuits of all standard tractor brands Control units Depending on equipment see page 38 Three point attachment The ...

Page 37: ...irectly after threshing seed bed preparation in spring for maize or sugar beet incorporation of catch crops e g yellow mustard incorporation of liquid manure The Catros is attached to the tractor with a three point attachment The two row disc arrangement ensures soil cultivation and rotavation The trailing wedge ring roller serves to re consolidate the soil and to adjust the depth of the discs The...

Page 38: ...tiva tion depending on the hydraulic function Latched for a permanent oil circulation Tentative activate until the action is executed Float position free oil flow in the control unit Marking Function Tractor control unit blue foldable machine fold out double acting fold in green working depth Optional increase double acting decrease beige Offset of the disc gangs option reducing Double acting enla...

Page 39: ...connectors Push the hydraulic plug s into the hydraulic sockets until the hydraulic plug s is are felt to lock Check the coupling points of the hydraulic hose lines for a cor rect tight seat 1 Swivel the actuation lever on the control valve on the tractor to float position neutral position 2 Clean the hydraulic connectors of the hydraulic hose lines be fore you couple the hydraulic hose lines to t...

Page 40: ... and is mainte nance free The following are adjustable The offsetting of the two disc rows is ad justed via the offset slide Fig 13 2 to working depth and speed Adjustment is made with the AMAZONE eccentric pins The working intensity of the discs over the working depth of the disc cultivator can be adjusted The depth is adjusted ο mechanically by means of setting spindles ο hydraulically via tract...

Page 41: ...s must be locked in the transport position They are locked and unlocked via a release cord from the tractor cabin The disc rows are locked when the locking pawls Fig 16 1 on the left and right of the disc rows enclose the round steel Fig 16 2 Fig 16 1 Locking pawl 2 Round steel 3 Indicator 4 Release cord Fig 16 ...

Page 42: ...ottom group of holes Provides very good crumbling Cage roller ο SW520 ο SW600 The cage roller can be used where lighter reconsolidation of the soil is required Disposes of a very good self propulsion Wedge ring roller KW580 with adjustable scraper Very well suited for medium soils Wedge ring roller KWM 650 with Matrix profile and adjustable scraper Very well suited for light medium and heavy soils...

Page 43: ...load bearing capacity Angle profile roller WW580 The angle profile roller is equipped with an adjustable cutting bar as an option Raising the knife holder with increased organic matter content reduces the risk of blocking Very well suited for medium and heavy soils Unsuitable for stony soils Disc roller DW600 Very well suited for light medium and heavy soils Provides very good crumbling Resistant ...

Page 44: ...er coupling point Category 3 2 Lower coupling point Category 3 3 Upper coupling point Category 2 4 Lower coupling point Category 2 Fig 18 Catros 4002 2 5002 2 6002 2 Fig 19 1 Upper coupling point Category 3 2 Lower coupling point Category 3 3 Upper coupling point Category 2 4 Lower coupling point Category 2 Fig 19 ...

Page 45: ...chment of Category 4 or 5 Install adaptor frame on the machine side on Category 3 Fig 20 1 Upper coupling point Category 4 5 2 Lower coupling point Category 4 5 Fig 20 WARNING Use ball sleeves with socket and integrated clip pin if the lower link pins have bearings on one side or are welded in There is a risk of accident when releasing the connection be tween the implement and the tractor ...

Page 46: ...swing freely to the rear 2 Position of the positioning pin to lock the exact following harrow during road transport 3 Install the road safety bar for road transport 4 Depending on the harrow system adjust the harrow height so that it is free of play Fig 21 Make the same adjustments on all of the setting points Raise and peg the harrow to take it out of operation Attach the transport safety bars on...

Page 47: ...re and function Catros BAG0053 14 10 17 47 Harrow system 12 284 Hi For rollers TW520 380 DUW580 Fig 24 Spring blade system 142 For roller WW580 Fig 25 Spring mounted clearing system 167 For roller UW580 Fig 26 ...

Page 48: ...possible to optimise the penetration of the discs into the soil One set of additional weights corresponds to 4 times 25 kg Catros 3001 3501 and 4001 Install max 2 sets Catros 4002 2 5002 2 6002 2 Install max 3 sets Mounting the additional weights 1 Mount the holder tube Fig 28 1 with four screws Fig 28 2 on the outside of the boom 2 Screw two additional weights Fig 28 3 onto each holder tube Fig 2...

Page 49: ...atch crops during soil cultivation with the Catros disc cultivator 1 GreenDrill 2 Foldable ascent 3 Bolt with linch pin for securing the foldable ascent Fig 29 See also the GreenDrill operating manual Fold the access ladder in the transport position before driving and secure it in the transport position using bolt and lynch pin Use the step of the ladder as handle ...

Page 50: ...ase nipple for filling the tank 1 Rotary knob blue pause time standard 2 hours 2 Rotary knob red lubrication time standard 8 minutes 3 Button for starting the lubrication cycle 4 Sealing cap Fig 31 Set the rotary knob according to the table Do not set the rotary knob to 0 Pause times Rotary knob blue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Lubrication times Rotary k...

Page 51: ...51 Lubrication recommendation When applying slurry Initial use Pause time 2 hours Later Pause time 2 4 hours No slurry Lubricate once a day Connection 1 red 2 brown The direction of rotation of the pump must match with the arrow on the hopper Fig 32 ...

Page 52: ...actor which is suitable for the task The tractor and machine must meet the national road traffic regulations The operator and the user shall be responsible for compliance with the statutory road traffic regulations WARNING Risk of contusions cutting catching drawing in and knocks in the area of hydraulically or electrically actuated components Do not block the operator controls on the tractor whic...

Page 53: ...e tractor must always be subjected to at least 20 of the empty weight of the tractor The tractor must achieve the brake delay specified by the tractor manufacturer even with the machine connected 6 1 1 Calculating the actual values for the total tractor weight tractor axle loads and load capacities as well as the minimum ballast The approved total tractor weight specified in the vehicle documenta ...

Page 54: ...a chine mounting or front weight or measure ment a1 m Distance from the centre of the front axle to the centre of the lower link connection See tractor operating manual or measure ment a2 m Distance between the centre of the lower link connection point and the centre of gravi ty of the front machine mount or front weight centre of gravity distance See technical data of front machine mount ing or f...

Page 55: ...the tractor operating manual in the table Section 6 1 1 7 6 1 1 4 Calculation of the actual total weight of the combined tractor and machine H L V tat F T G G Enter the numeric value for the calculated actual total weight and the approved total tractor weight specified in the tractor operating manual in the table Section 6 1 1 7 6 1 1 5 Calculation of the actual rear axle load of the tractor TH ta...

Page 56: ...ty and insufficient tractor steering and brake power It is forbidden to couple the machine to the tractor used as the basis for calculation if One of the actual calculated values is greater than the approved value There is no front weight if required attached to the tractor for the minimum front ballast GV min Ballast your tractor with weights at the front or rear if the tractor axle load is excee...

Page 57: ... long as the tractor engine is running with the PTO shaft hydraulic system connected ο if the ignition key is in the tractor and the tractor engine can be started unintentionally with the PTO shaft hydraulic system connected ο if the tractor and machine have not each been prevented from unintentionally rolling away by applying their parking brakes and or securing them with wheel chocks ο if moving...

Page 58: ...e machine Only actuate the operator controls for the tractor s three point hydrau lic system only from the intended workstation only if you are outside of the danger area between the tractor and the machine 7 1 Coupling the machine WARNING Danger of breaking during operation insufficient stability and insufficient tractor steering and braking power on improper use of the tractor You may only conne...

Page 59: ...rse of the power lines The power lines must give slightly without tension bending or rubbing on all movements of the connected machine may not scour other parts 1 Fasten the ball sleeves over the top link pins and fasten the lower link pins in the pivot points of the three point attachment frame Be absolutely certain to upgrade the category II upper and lower link pins of the machine to category I...

Page 60: ...l space with a hard sur face When uncoupling the machine there must always be enough space in front of the machine so that you can align the tractor with the ma chine if necessary Foldable machines can be parked when folded in or folded out 1 Place the uncoupled machine on a level parking surface with solid ground 2 Disconnect the machine from the tractor 2 1 Relieve the load from the top link 2 2...

Page 61: ...tion Secure the tractor and the machine against unintentional start up and rolling before making adjustments to the machine See Page 57 8 1 Setting the working depth The roller is arranged height adjustable for accurate depth guidance Check the set working depth using the scale on the carrying arms of the wedge ring roller Fig 34 and Fig 35 1 Reduce working depth set indicator toward 2 Increase wo...

Page 62: ...dle with ratchet 1 Remove clip pin Fig 37 3 2 Engage swivel lever Fig 37 2 according to desired direction of rotation 3 Extend shorten spindle Fig 37 1 by means of the hand lever 4 Secure setting with clip pin Fig 37 3 Fig 37 8 2 Hydraulic working depth adjustment optional Actuate tractor control unit green The working depth is set hydraulically using the scale Fig 38 1 Reduce working depth set in...

Page 63: ...lease clip pins Fig 39 1 and Fig 40 1 4 Insert eccentric pins Fig 39 2 and Fig 40 2 into the desired insertion hole 5 Secure the clip pin Fig 39 CAUTION Crushing hazard between eccentric pin and stop of disc row Fig 40 A preferential insertion hole is marked with an arrow Fig 39 3 Catros Preferential insertion hole one place further to right Catros 2 have one possible disc offset setting for each ...

Page 64: ...g of disc rows Fig 43 Adjust 1st disc row to right and check again Fig 44 The cutting edge of the 2nd disc row is not visible and follows the 1st disc row Adjust 1st disc row to left Fig 43 Fig 44 Fig 45 8 4 Working depth of the outside discs The raised outside discs at the front right and rear left must be adjusted Use the bearing pin and hub as handle 1 Secure the tractor against unintentional s...

Page 65: ...tentional starting and unintentional rolling away 2 Release the screw Fig 46 1 below the scraper 3 Adjust the scraper in the slotted hole 4 Retighten the screw Fig 47 Wedge ring rollers Do not adjust the distance between stripper and spacer ring to less than 10 mm to avoid excessive wear Tooth packer roller Adjust the distance between the scraper and shaft between 0 5 to 4 mm ...

Page 66: ...lease WARNING Risk of contusions cutting catching drawing in and knocks when making interventions in the machine through unintentional machine movements On folding machines check that the transport locks are locked correctly Secure the machine against unintentional movements before starting transportation WARNING Risk of contusions cuts dragging catching or knocks from tipping and insufficient sta...

Page 67: ... climb the running ma chine 9 1 Conversion from operational to transport position Catros 3001 and 3501 DANGER Risk of injury with overwidth transport Push in and lock the outer border discs border tines The disc rows must each be locked in the transport position by means of a ratchet on the left and right of the machine 1 Lower the machine 2 Pull the tractor release cord 3 With the machine lowered...

Page 68: ...xternal tools 3 Actuate control unit blue Fold in the machine 4 Clean the central tools 5 Clean the lighting 6 Raise the machine so that there is sufficient ground clearance for transport Fig 49 Folded in machine in transport position Fig 50 Catros 6002 2 Note that the maximum transport height is 4 m Rear harrow optional WARNING Before folding the implement Install the transport safety bar Fig 50 ...

Page 69: ... in such a way that you always have full control over the tractor with the attached machine In so doing take your personal abilities into account as well as the road traffic visibility and weather conditions the driving characteris tics of the driver and the connected machine WARNING Risk of being crushed cut caught drawn in or struck if the ma chine is unintentionally released from its attached o...

Page 70: ...atros 3001 and 3501 1 Lower the machine 2 With the machine lowered reverse a little on the field 3 Pull the release cord from the tractor and drive forwards Unlock the disc rows Driving forwards with the machine lowered moves the discs to operational position Disc rows unlocked Fig 51 Right machine side pos B Fig 52 Left machine side Catros 4001 The transport position corresponds to the opera tion...

Page 71: ...ising or positioning the device at the headland Fig 54 The device must be adjusted at the lifting arm spindles and the top link of the tractor so that the frame is parallel to the soil surface longi tudinally and transversely during the work procedure 10 3 Turning at headland When turning through a curve at the headland the disc rows must be raised to prevent transverse stresses Use at the headlan...

Page 72: ...e 57 Wait for the machine to stop before entering the machine danger area 11 1 Different working depths across the working width Catros 2 with hydraulic working depth adjustment Different working depths across the working width Synchronise the hydraulic cylinders For a uniform working depth across the entire machine width it is necessary for the hydraulic cylinders for depth adjustment to be of th...

Page 73: ...zene petroleum or mineral oils After cleaning grease the machine in particular after cleaning with a high pressure cleaner steam jet or liposoluble agents Observe the statutory requirement for the handling and removal of cleaning agents Cleaning with a high pressure cleaner steam jet Always observe the following points when using a high pressure cleaner steam jet for cleaning ο Do not clean any el...

Page 74: ... the machine are indicated with the foil Fig 55 Carefully clean the lubrication nipple and grease gun before lubrication so that no dirt is pressed into the bearings Press the dirty grease out of the bearings completely and replace it with new grease Fig 56 12 2 1 Lubricants For lubrication work use a lithium saponified multipurpose grease with EP additives Company Lubricant name ARAL Aralub HL2 F...

Page 75: ...ion point overview Fig 56 Lubrication point Interval h Quantity Catros 2 1 Centre section joint bearing right and left 50 4 2 Working depth above setting spindle or 50 4 Catros pro 2 Working depth above hydraulic cylinder 50 8 Catros 2 3 Hydraulic cylinder folding 50 4 Fig 57 ...

Page 76: ...amping brackets Specified tightening torque 210 Nm 79 Daily Component Servicing work See page Specialist work shop Electric lighting Changing defective bulbs 84 Weekly every 50 working hours Component Servicing work See page Specialist work shop Hydraulic hose lines Check 83 X Every 4 months 200 working hours Component Servicing work See page Specialist work shop Roller Retighten bolts of clamping...

Page 77: ...ce 79 Whole implement Alignment 81 X 12 4 Replacing the discs Workshop work Minimum disc diameter 360 mm The discs are replaced with the machine folded out the discs raised the machine secured against unintentional lowering 1 Release the four screws securing the disc 2 Remove the disc 3 Secure the new disc with four screws Fig 58 Fig 59 Fig 60 CAUTION When removing spring suspended elements disc s...

Page 78: ...ort the disc units Each disc unit has two slide bearings 1 Release the screw union Fig 60 2 of the shifting shaft Fig 60 3 2 Drive the shifting shaft out of the bearing 3 Remove the circlips from the slide bearing 4 Replace the slide bearing 5 Fit the circlips 6 Reinstall the shifting shaft and secure with a screw union Fig 61 12 6 Roller Workshop work To replace the roller Fig 61 1 place the fold...

Page 79: ...lamping bracket and its bolts must be installed according to Fig 62 12 8 Disc carrier fixture Check the bolts for tightness Required tightening torque 210 Nm Fig 64 12 9 Top and lower link pins WARNING Risk of contusions catching and knocks when the machine unexpectedly releases from the tractor Check the upper and lower link pins for visible damage each time you couple the machine Replace upper a...

Page 80: ...ble booms Required tightening torque for lock nut on hydraulic cylinder for folda ble booms 300 Nm Check the screw connections on the hydrau lic cylinders Fig 64 1 every 6 months Fig 65 Fig 65 Specified screw in depth Fig 66 Fig 66 Tightening torque 300 Nm Use bolt locking compound KA071 Fig 67 ...

Page 81: ...ss state Aligning the boom parallel to the ground Adjust the length of the hydraulic cylinder such that both lateral frames are parallel to the ground when in working position on a level surface Fig 68 Aligning the rollers with each other Adjust the length of the completely extended hydraulic cylinder such that both rollers are at the same height when the implement is raised Before doing so synchr...

Page 82: ...he trailer Ensure that the hydraulic hose lines are connected correctly Regularly check all the hydraulic hose lines and couplings for damage and impurities Have the hydraulic hose line checked at least once a year by a specialist for proper functioning Replace the hydraulic hose line if it is damaged or worn Only use AMAZONE original hydraulic hose lines The hydraulic hose lines should not be use...

Page 83: ...es 3 Replace any worn or damaged hydraulic hose lines immediately 12 12 3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines For your own safety comply with the following inspection criteria Replace hydraulic hose lines on determining any of the follow ing during the inspection Damage to the outer layer up to the ply e g scouring points cuts cracks Brittleness of the outer layer crack formation of the h...

Page 84: ...engths ο Outer mechanical influences on the hydraulic hose lines are avoided Use appropriate arrangements and fixing to prevent any scouring of the hoses on components or on each other If necessary secure hydraulic hose lines using protective co vers Cover sharp edged components ο The approved bending radii may not be exceeded When connecting a hydraulic hose line to moving parts the hose length m...

Page 85: ...Cleaning maintenance and repairs Catros BAG0053 14 10 17 85 12 14 Hydraulics diagram Folding hydraulics Fig 71 Working depth hydraulics Fig 72 ...

Page 86: ...Cleaning maintenance and repairs 86 Catros BAG0053 14 10 17 Offset of the disc gangs Fig 73 ...

Page 87: ...5 225 315 380 M 18 27 290 405 485 M 18x1 5 325 460 550 M 20 30 410 580 690 M 20x1 5 460 640 770 M 22 32 550 780 930 M 22x1 5 610 860 1050 M 24 36 710 1000 1200 M 24x2 780 1100 1300 M 27 41 1050 1500 1800 M 27x2 1150 1600 1950 M 30 46 1450 2000 2400 M 30x2 1600 2250 2700 M M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M18 M20 M22 M24 2 4 4 9 8 4 20 6 40 7 70 5 112 174 242 342 470 589 Coated screws have different tig...

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