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Table of Contents
5.8 Support wheels (Option) ....................................................................................................... 47
5.9 Swing compensation ............................................................................................................. 49
5.10 Additional weights ................................................................................................................. 50
5.11 GreenDrill catch crop sowing unit ......................................................................................... 51
5.12 Safety chain for machines without brake systems ................................................................ 51
6 Commissioning ......................................................................................... 52
6.1 Checking the suitability of the tractor .................................................................................... 53
6.1.1 Calculating the actual values for the total tractor weight, tractor axle loads and load
capacities, as well as the minimum ballast ........................................................................... 53
6.1.2 Requirements for tractor operation with attached machines ................................................. 57
6.1.3 Machines without their own brake system ............................................................................ 57
6.2 Securing the tractor / machine against unintentional start-up and rolling ............................. 58
7 Coupling and uncoupling the machine ................................................... 59
7.1 Coupling the machine............................................................................................................ 59
7.2 Uncoupling the machine ........................................................................................................ 62
8 Adjustments............................................................................................... 63
8.1 Mechanical working depth adjustment .................................................................................. 63
8.2 Hydraulic working depth adjustment (optional) ..................................................................... 64
8.3 Offset of the disc rows ........................................................................................................... 65
8.4 Working depth of the outside discs ....................................................................................... 66
8.5 Scraper .................................................................................................................................. 67
9 Transportation ........................................................................................... 68
9.1 Conversion from operational to transport position ................................................................ 69
10 Use of the machine ................................................................................... 71
10.1 Conversion from transport to operational position ................................................................ 72
10.2 Use on the field ..................................................................................................................... 73
10.3 Turning at headland .............................................................................................................. 73
11 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs ......................................................... 74
11.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 74
11.2 Lubrication regulations .......................................................................................................... 74
11.2.1 Lubricants .............................................................................................................................. 75
11.2.2 Lubrication point overview ..................................................................................................... 75
11.3 Service plan – overview ........................................................................................................ 76
11.4 Replacing the discs (Workshop work) ................................................................................... 77
11.5 Slide bearings of offset slide (Workshop work) ..................................................................... 78
11.6 Drawbar ................................................................................................................................. 78
11.7 Roller (Workshop work) ......................................................................................................... 78
11.8 Roller ..................................................................................................................................... 79
11.9 Disc carrier fixture ................................................................................................................. 79
11.10 Axle........................................................................................................................................ 79
11.11 Tyres/wheels ......................................................................................................................... 80
11.11.1 Tyre pressures ...................................................................................................................... 80
11.11.2 Mounting tyres (workshop work) ........................................................................................... 81
11.12 Lower link pins ....................................................................................................................... 81
11.13 Hydraulic cylinder for foldable booms ................................................................................... 82
11.14 Hydraulic system ................................................................................................................... 83
11.14.1 Labelling hydraulic hose lines ............................................................................................... 84
11.14.2 Maintenance intervals ........................................................................................................... 84
11.14.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines ............................................................................ 84
11.14.4 Installation and removal of hydraulic hose lines ................................................................... 85
11.15 Electrical lighting system ....................................................................................................... 85
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