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Operator’s Manual

CATROS 7501-2T

CATROS

7501-2T

Compact Disk Harrow

MG4863
BAG0046.7 03.14
Printed in Germany

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follow this operator’s manual

before operation.

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Page 1: ...al az CATROS 7501 2T CATROS 7501 2T Compact Disk Harrow MG4863 BAG0046 7 03 14 Printed in Germany Please read understand and follow this operator s manual before operation Keep it in a safe place for future use en US ...

Page 2: ... in question would not only harm himself but also make the mistake of blaming the implement for possible 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 implement and get accustomed with how it is handled Only in this way could one be satisfied both with the implement and with him self This is the goal and pur...

Page 3: ...stfach 51 D 49202 Hasbergen Germany Phone Fax E mail 49 5405 501 0 49 5405 501 234 amazone amazone de Spare part orders Spare part lists are accessible in the spare parts portal at www amazone de Please send spare parts orders to your AMAZONE dealer Operator s manual information Document number MG4863 Compilation date 03 14 Copyright AMAZONEN WERKE H DREYER GmbH Co KG 2014 All rights reserved The ...

Page 4: ...careful reading of this manual will you be able to benefit from the full scope of your newly purchased implement and will be able to operate this implement in a safe manner Please ensure that all implement operators have read this operator s manual before they operate this implement Should you have problems or questions please consult this opera tor s manual or give your Amazone dealer a call Regu...

Page 5: ...information for users 24 2 16 1 General safety and accident prevention 24 2 16 2 Hydraulic system 27 2 16 3 Electrical system 28 2 16 4 Attached implements 28 2 16 5 Brake system 29 2 16 6 Tires 30 2 16 7 Cleaning maintenance and repairs 30 3 Loading and Unloading 31 4 Product Description 32 4 1 Overview of implement assembly 32 4 2 Safety and protection equipment 33 4 3 Power supply cables betwee...

Page 6: ...king depth 66 8 2 Adjusting support wheels to the working depth 68 8 3 Offset disk rows 69 8 4 Working depth of outside disks 71 8 5 Rear harrow 71 8 6 Height of towing eye 72 9 Transportation 73 9 1 Conversion from operational to transport position 75 9 1 1 Implements with mechanical working depth adjustment 75 9 1 2 Implements with hydraulic working depth adjustment 78 9 1 3 Fitting protective t...

Page 7: ...kshop work 103 12 11 Replacing slide bearings of offset slide workshop work 103 12 12 Replacing torque supports of offset slide workshop work 103 12 13 Hydraulic system workshop work 104 12 13 1 Hydraulic hose lines labeling 105 12 13 2 Maintenance intervals 105 12 13 3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines 105 12 13 4 Installation and removal of hydraulic hose lines 106 12 14 Hydraulics di...

Page 8: ...tor s manual are always viewed in the direction of travel 1 3 Diagrams Instructions for action and reactions Tasks to be carried out by the operator are presented as numbered instructions Always follow the order of the instructions The reactions to the instructions are given by an arrow Example 1 Instruction for action 1 Reaction of the implement to instruction for action 1 2 Instruction for actio...

Page 9: ...state replace damaged warning labels If you still have questions please contact your Amazone dealer Obligations of the operator Before starting work all persons working with on the implement are obligated to comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations read and understand the section General safety information of this operator s manual read the section Wa...

Page 10: ...owner or field operations manager at the latest on the completion of the purchase contract Guarantee and liability claims for damage to people or goods will be excluded if they can be traced back to one or more of the following causes improper use of the implement improper installation commissioning operation and mainte nance of the implement operation of the implement with defective safety equipm...

Page 11: ...iate death or serious physical injury WARNING indicates a medium risk which could result in death or serious physical injury if not avoided Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or seri ous physical injury CAUTION indicates a low risk which could result in minor or moderate physical injury and or damage to property if not avoided IMPORTANT indicates a specific obligation or requ...

Page 12: ...rly 2 4 Safety and protective equipment Before each operation of the implement all the safety and protective equipment must be properly attached and fully functional Check all safety and protective equipment regularly Faulty safety equipment Faulty or disassembled safety and or protective equipment can lead to dangerous situations 2 5 Additional safety measures As well as all of the safety informa...

Page 13: ...company 2 Instructed persons are those who have been instructed in their assigned tasks and in the possible risks in the case of improper behavior have been trained if necessary and have been in formed about the necessary protective equipment and meas ures 3 People with specialist technical training shall be considered as a specialist Due to their specialist training and their knowledge of the app...

Page 14: ...ir and the hydraulic system from unintentional start up Carefully fix and secure larger subassemblies to lifting gear when carrying out replacement work Check that all bolt connections are tight After completing mainte nance work check the function of safety and protection equipment 2 10 Constructive modifications You may not make changes additions or modifications to the implement without receivi...

Page 15: ...rties 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 the 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 especially when carrying out work on lubrication systems an...

Page 16: ...6 Catros BAG0046 7 03 14 2 13 Warning labels and other safety markings on the implement 2 13 1 Positioning of warning labels and other labels The following diagrams show the arrangement of the warning labels on the implement Fig 1 ...

Page 17: ...ros BAG0046 7 03 14 17 Fig 1 Fig 2 Always keep all the warning labels on the implement clean and in a legible state Replace illegible warning labels You can obtain the warning labels from your dealer using the order number e g MO007 ...

Page 18: ...Field 3 explains the type of hazard as well as how to avoid it Field 4 is where the order number is located Warning label explanation In the following pages the individual warning labels will be explained in more detail The column on the left Order number and explanation provides an explanation of the warning pictorial on the right The description of the warning labels always follows the same orde...

Page 19: ...eep others clear of moving parts MO003 Moving Wing Hazard To prevent serious injury or death Stand clear of wings when being folded or unfolded Keep others clear of wings MO004 Pinching Hazard To prevent serious injury or death Secure implement and wait for all parts to stop moving before reaching into danger area Keep others clear of danger area and mov ing parts MO006 Blade Hazard To prevent ser...

Page 20: ... Away Hazard To prevent serious injury implement damage and or death Secure implement from accidental rolling before disconnecting from tractor Use parking blocks or chocks to secure implement MO010 Electrocution Hazard To prevent serious injury or death Keep away from power lines when trans porting folding or unfolding implement Electrocution can occur without actual con tact to power lines MO015...

Page 21: ...tructions in the appropriate manual MO017 This symbol indicates jacking points for lifting gear jack MO019 Hydraulic System Power The maximum operating pressure of the hydralic system is 2900 psi 200 bar MO020 Falling Hazard To prevent serious injury or death Do not climb on the finishing roller wheels or finishing roller support Keep others away from the finishing rollers and finishing roller sup...

Page 22: ... transport safety equipment before transporting MO023 Transport Safety To prevent death serious injury or machine damage move the lever to Position 0 transport safety Position I working position MD114 This symbol indicates a lubrication point ME974 The required tire pressure is 26 11 psi 1 8 bar ME982 The required tire pressure is 62 37 psi 4 3 bar ...

Page 23: ...rough non secured working areas failure of important implement functions failure of required 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 operation In addition to the safety information in this operator s manual the national general workplace safety and accident prevention reg...

Page 24: ...well as the road traffic visibility and weather conditions the driving characteristics of the tractor and the connected implement Connecting and disconnecting the implement Only connect and transport the implement with tractors suitable for the task When connecting the implement to the tractor three point hydraulic system the attachment categories of the tractor and the implement must be the same ...

Page 25: ...plement is stable Implement use Before starting work ensure that you understand all the equipment and set up elements of the implement and their functions There is no time for this when the implement is in operation Do not wear loose fitted clothing Loose clothing increases the risk of being caught by drive shafts and other sharp extruding objects on the implement Only start up the implement when ...

Page 26: ...elay for the loaded vehicle combination tractor plus connected implement Check the brakes before driving on public roads When turning corners with the implement connected take the gross and balance weight of the implement into account Before transport ensure sufficient side locking of the tractor lower links when the implement is fixed to the three point hydraulic system or lower links of the trac...

Page 27: ...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 and hose connect...

Page 28: ...wing safety information is not followed When retrofitting electrical units components on the implement and or a connection to the onboard power supply the user must check whether the installation might cause faults on the vehicle electronics or other components Ensure that the retrofitted electrical and electronic components comply with the EMC directive 2004 108 EEC in the appropriate version and...

Page 29: ...y dirt from the sealing rings on the hose connectors of the supply and brake lines Only transport the the connected implement when the pressure gauge on the tractor shows 72 5 psi 5 0 bar Drain the air tank every day Before moving the tractor without the implement be sure to lock the hose connectors on the tractor Hang the hose connectors of the implement supply and brake lines in the appropriate ...

Page 30: ...d repair work on the implement when the drive is turned off the tractor engine is at a standstill the key has been removed from the ignition the connector to the implement has been disconnected from the onboard computer Regularly check the nuts and bolts for tightness and retighten them if necessary If the implement or parts of the implement are elevated secure them against unintentional lowering ...

Page 31: ... loading and unloading as long as the tractor fulfils the power requirements Pneumatic braking system You may only transport the connected implement when the pressure gauge on the tractor shows 72 5 psi 5 0 bar f the implement is to be loaded onto or unloaded from a transport vehicle it must be connected to a suitable tractor Loading A marshalling person is required for loading Secure the implemen...

Page 32: ... concave disk arrangement Wedge ring rollers with integrated running gear 4 1 Overview of implement assembly Fig 3 1 Adjustable drawbar attachment or lower link attachment 2 1 disk row 3 2 disk row 4 Wedge ring roller center section with inte grated running gear 5 Scraper for wedge ring roller 6 Hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering the implement and for depth adjustment optional 7 Hydraulic...

Page 33: ...ecure the transport width when raising the implement secures against swinging out of the finishing roller Stop tap in position 0 Transport position Stop tap in position I Working position Fig 5 Protective tarpaulins for the disks during transport Fig 6 Rear harrow Fig 7 1 Road safety bar Fig 7 2 for the rear har row during road transport Transport position of the rear harrow Fig 7 ...

Page 34: ... lights brake lights turn indicators 2 Warning signs square 3 Red reflectors round 4 Orange reflectors rectangular Red reflectors rectangular not illustrated Orange markings rectangular not illus trated SMV Symbol and kit not illustrated Fig 9 Fig 10 Front markings 1 2 limiting lights turn indicators 2 2 warning signs 3 2 yellow reflectors 2 yellow reflectors rectangular not illus trated Fig 10 Co...

Page 35: ...ong the contours Direction of travel to left 15 Direction of travel to right 15 Along the gradient Uphill 15 Downhill 15 The intended use also includes compliance with all the instructions in this operator s manual execution of inspection and maintenance work exclusive use of AMAZONE original spare parts Other uses to those specified above are prohibited and shall be con sidered as improper For an...

Page 36: ...id No person may stand in the implement danger area as long as the tractor engine is running with a connected PTO shaft hydraulic system electrical as long as the tractor and implement are not protected against unintentional start up and running The operator may only move the implement or switch or drive the tools from the transport position to the operational position or vice versa when there is ...

Page 37: ...Catros Catros Working width ft mm 24 6 7500 Version foldable Transport running gear 2x 400 50 15 5 Permissible max speed mph km h 15 5 25 Dimensions in basic equipment Rear axle load lb kg 9920 4500 10540 4780 Drawbar load lb kg 3085 1400 3527 1600 Total length ft mm 18 37 5600 Total width ft mm 3 84 3000 Transport height ft mm 13 12 4000 Disk spacing in mm 9 84 250 Disk diameter Catros Catros in ...

Page 38: ...ast 3 96 gpm 15 l min at 2175 psi 150 bar Implement hydraulic fluid Transmission hydraulic fluid Utto SAE 80W API GL4 The implement hydraulic transmission fluid is suitable for the combined hydraulic transmission fluid circuits of all standard makes of tractor Control units Depending on version 2 to 4 double acting control units see page 40 Service brake system Dual circuit service brake sys tem 1...

Page 39: ...2 The Catros compact disk harrow is suitable for shallow stubble cultivation directly after harvesting seed bed preparation in spring for corn or sugar beet incorporation of cover crops e g yellow mustard incorporation of liquid manure The two row disk arrangement ensures soil cultivation and proper mixing of the soil The finishing roller serves to re consolidate the soil and to adjust the depth o...

Page 40: ...r the markings that illustrate the respective hydraulic function Tractor control unit Function Hose markings Unfolding 1 blue Double acting Implement Folding 2 blue Lower 1 yellow Double acting Implement Raise 2 yellow Increase 1 green Double acting Set working depth Decrease 2 green WARNING Danger of infection from high pressure escaping hydraulic flu ids When connecting and disconnecting the hyd...

Page 41: ...e hydraulic plug into the hydraulic socket until the hy draulic plug is locked in Check the connecting points of the hydraulic hose lines for a good tight fit 1 Adjust the operating lever on the control valve of the tractor to the float position neutral position 2 Clean the hydraulic connectors of the hydraulic hose lines be fore you connect the hydraulic hose lines to the tractor 3 Connect the hy...

Page 42: ... air tank is full the brakes will be activated If air leaks out of the compressed air tank the air pressure will drop and the brakes will slowly disengage It is important to make sure that the wheel chocks are properly placed to prevent the implement from rolling The brakes are released immediately when the compressed air tank is full and the red supply line is connected to the tractor It is impor...

Page 43: ...re coming from the air reservoir 3 Brake valve Fig 13 Fig 14 1 Brake cylinder 2 Equalizing tank for brake fluid Fig 14 Fig 15 1 Compressed air tank 2 Test connection for pressure gauge 3 Drain valve Fig 15 Automatic load dependent brake force regulator WARNING Risk of contusions cuts dragging catching or being knocked down from malfunctioning brake system Do not alter the setting dimension L on th...

Page 44: ... line hose connector red The operating brake of the implement releases immediately out of the brake position if the red hose connector has been connected 1 Open the tractor connector head caps 2 Remove brake line connector head yellow from the idle con nector 3 Check connecting head seals for damage and cleanness 4 Clean dirty seals replace damaged seals 5 Fasten the brake line connector head yell...

Page 45: ... disconnected Always follow this order otherwise the service brake system will trip and the implement may be set in motion When the implement is disconnected or pulled away from the trailer air is vented from the trailer brake valve supply line The trailer brake valve is automatically switched and operates the service braking sys tem independent of the automatic load dependent braking force regu l...

Page 46: ...ice brake system Only connect clean hydraulic connectors 1 Remove the protective caps 2 If necessary clean the hydraulic connector and hydraulic socket 3 Connect the hydraulic socket on the imple ment with the hydraulic connector on the tractor 4 Tighten the hydraulic bolt hand tight if pre sent Fig 16 5 4 2 Disconnecting the hydraulic service brake system 1 Release the hydraulic connector if pres...

Page 47: ...d hy draulic brake connected Pressure accumulator of the emergency brake is being charged DANGER Risk of accident through brake malfunction After removing the cotter pin e g when activating the emergency brakes it is essential to insert the cotter pin into the brake valve from the same side Fig 17 otherwise the brakes will not function After reinserting the cotter pin carry out a brake test for th...

Page 48: ...against unintentional rolling The parking brake is operated by turning the crank which in turn operates the spindle and bowden cable A Apply the tractor parking brake B Release parking brake Fig 18 Correct the setting of the parking brake if the spindle s tension is no longer sufficient Ensure that the bowden cable is not lying or rubbing against other vehicle parts When the parking brake is off t...

Page 49: ...nance free The following are adjustable The offsetting of the two disk rows can be coordinated via the offset slide with regard to working depth and speed Adjustment is made with the AMAZONE eccentric pin The working intensity of the disks via the working depth The depth is set mechanically or hydrauli cally optional The two outside disks in vertical direction The working depth of the outer disks ...

Page 50: ...on Fig 22 1 Roller wheels Fig 23 1 Running gear wheels for road trans port During use the implement runs on the roller wheels and running gear wheels During transport and in the headland the imple ment runs on the running gear wheels Fig 23 Locking of the center roller wheels Lock the center roller wheels hydraulically before operation To do so close the stop tap on the hydrau lic cylinder Unlock ...

Page 51: ...nnect the supply lines to the tractor 3 Now reverse the tractor further towards the implement so that the tractor and implement can be connected 4 Connect the implement to the tractor 5 Raise the parking jack 6 Remove the wheel chocks Disconnecting 1 Park the implement on a horizontal space with a hard surface 2 Disconnect the implement from the tractor 2 1 Secure the implement against unintention...

Page 52: ...dentally become loose 3 Direct people out of the danger area between the tractor and implement before you approach the implement with the tractor 4 First connect the supply lines before connecting the implement and the tractor 4 1 Drive the tractor up to the implement to leave a clearance of approximately 10 in 25 cm between tractor and imple ment 4 2 Secure the tractor against unintentional start...

Page 53: ... provides better access to the supply lines when disconnecting them 2 6 Secure the tractor and implement against unintentional starting and unintentional rolling away 2 7 Disconnect the supply lines 5 10 Parking jack Parking jack raised during use and trans portation Parking jack lowered when implement is disconnected Raise the parking jack Fig 27 1 1 Use the crank handle Fig 27 2 to raise the par...

Page 54: ...ng depth CAUTION The roller feelers can touch the ground but must not support the weight of the implement They are not designed as load bearing elements Fig 28 5 12 Safety chain for implements without brake systems Implements without brake systems are equipped with a safety chain according to regulations in each country The safety chain must be mounted on an appropriate location of the tractor as ...

Page 55: ... harrow is only suitable for seed bed preparation after plowing Moving rear harrow to transport position 1 Activate the tractor control unit The rear harrow is raised and the adjusting pin is relieved 2 Secure the tractor against unintentional starting and or rolling away 3 Secure the rear harrow with pin Fig 31 1 in transport position and secure with clip pin For this purpose use adjusting pin 4 ...

Page 56: ...is suitable for the task The tractor and implement must meet the national road and traf fic regulations The owner or field operations manager and operator shall be responsible for compliance with the statutory road traffic regula tions WARNING Risk of contusions cutting catching drawing in and knocks in the area of hydraulically or electrically operated components Do not block the operator control...

Page 57: ... weight approved axle loads approved drawbar load at the tractor connection point load capacity of the installed tires approved trailer load must be sufficient You can find this data on the identification plate or in the vehicle documentation and in the tractor operator s manual The front axle of the tractor must always be subjected to at least 20 of the base weight empty weight of the tractor The...

Page 58: ...axle total a1 a2 See technical data of tractor and front im plement mounting or front weight or meas ure a1 ft m Distance from the center of the front axle to the center of the lower link connection See tractor operator s manual or measure a2 ft m Distance between the center of the lower link connection point and the center of gravity of the front implement mount or front weight center of gravity ...

Page 59: ...tractor operator s manual in the table Section 6 1 1 7 6 1 1 4 Calculation of the actual total weight of the combined tractor and implement 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 operator s 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 60: ...registration papers The actual calculated values must be less than or equal to the permitted values WARNING Risk of contusions cutting catching drawing in and being knocked down through insufficient stability and insufficient trac tor steering and or brake power It is prohibited to connect the implement to the tractor used as the basis for calculation if one of the actual calculated values is grea...

Page 61: ...e drawbar load You can find the maximum permissible drawbar load in the vehicle registration papers or on the identification plate of the connecting system of your tractor Maximum permissible drawbar load Connecting system on tractor Towing eye on rigid drawbar attachment Pin coupling DIN 11028 ISO 6489 2 4410 lb 2000 kg Non automatic pin coupling DIN 11025 Towing eye 40 DIN 11043 6615 lb 25 mph 3...

Page 62: ...ice directly on the connecting device in the operator s manual of your tractor 6 1 3 Implements without their own brake system WARNING Risk of contusions cuts dragging catching or being knocked down from insufficient tractor brake power The tractor must achieve the brake delay specified by the tractor manufacturer even with the implement connected If the implement does not possess its own brake sy...

Page 63: ...rs while the implement is in operation while the tractor engine is running with the PTO shaft hy draulic electric system connected with the ignition key in the tractor and the tractor engine can be started unintentionally with the PTO shaft hydraulic electric system connected when the tractor and implement have not each been pre vented from unintentionally rolling away by applying the parking brak...

Page 64: ...ctivate the operator controls for the tractor s three point hydraulic system from the intended workstation from outside the danger area between the tractor and the implement Connect the implement with the available and appropriate connecting device See page 50 7 1 Connecting the implement WARNING Danger of damage during operation insufficient stability and insufficient tractor steering and braking...

Page 65: ...y failure between the tractor and the imple ment through damaged power lines During connection check the power lines The power lines must give slightly without tension bending or rubbing on all move ments of the connected implement not rub against other parts 7 2 Disconnecting the implement WARNING Risk of crushing cutting catching being drawn in and or being knocked down through insufficient stab...

Page 66: ...orking depth adjustment Mechanical adjustment of working depth by changing the number of spacer elements Fig 35 1 on the piston rod The depth adjustment is indicated on the hydrau lic cylinder of the left hand roller unit 1 Tractor control unit Raise the implement thus relieving spacer elements 2 Change the number of spacer elements on the piston rod Smaller working depth Increase the number of sp...

Page 67: ...ale Fig 35 1 Optional Activate tractor control unit Set indicator Fig 35 2 toward 0 Smaller working depth Set indicator Fig 35 2 toward 12 Greater working depth In the cylinder there is a hydraulically adjustable stop This facilitates read justment to the set working depth with out a visual check after each head land Fig 36 ...

Page 68: ...wheels to the same work ing depth on both sides Fig 37 Adjusting spindle with ratchet 1 Release hand lever Fig 38 1 from ten sioner Fig 38 2 2 Remove clip pin Fig 39 1 3 Engage rotating lever Fig 39 2 according to desired direction of rotation 4 Extend shorten spindle Fig 38 3 by means of the hand lever 5 Secure setting with clip pin 6 Secure hand lever with tensioner Fig 38 During normal working ...

Page 69: ...of the implement 1 Release the clip pin of the locking clip Fig 40 1 2 Fold down the locking clip Fig 40 2 3 Move the implement back a little The disk rows are displaced so that all insertion holes are uncovered 4 Release the clip pin of the eccentric pin Fig 40 3 5 Fit the eccentric pin Fig 40 4 into the re quired insertion hole 6 Secure the clip pin of the eccentric pin 7 Fold up the locking cli...

Page 70: ...on behind the implement 1 Cutting edge 1st disk row 2 Cutting edge 2nd disk row Fig 42 Correct setting of disk rows Fig 43 Adjust 1st disk row to right and check again Fig 44 The cutting edge of the 2nd disk row is not visible and follows the 1st disk row Adjust 1st disk row to left Fig 42 Fig 43 Fig 44 ...

Page 71: ...lieved Lower adjusting pin for greater aggressive ness Move the adjusting pin upwards for less aggressiveness 2 Release the clip pin Fig 46 1 3 Secure the adjusting pin Fig 46 2 in the desired position 4 Resecure the clip pin Fig 46 Fit all adjusting pins in the center and side sections in the same position If there is a lot of plant remains on the soil sur face there is the risk of increasing sha...

Page 72: ...ht of towing eye With the implement removed the height of the towing eye Fig 47 1 can be adjusted to the tractor Release the bolts Fig 47 2 and at tach the towing eye at the required height Required screw tightening torque 240 ft lbs 395 Nm Fig 47 ...

Page 73: ...firmly fixed with the linchpin against unintentional disconnection WARNING Risk of crushing cutting catching being drawn in and or being knocked down when making modifications to the implement through unintentional implement movements On foldable implements check that the transport locks are locked correctly Secure the implements against unintentional movements before starting transportation WARNI...

Page 74: ...ies or death Observe the permissible axle and drawbar loads of the tractor WARNING Risk of falling from the implement if riding against regulations It is prohibited to ride on the implement and or climb on the imple ment WARNING Risk of injuring other road users during transportation from un covered sharp spring tines of the harrow pointing backwards Transportation without a correctly fitted road ...

Page 75: ...hydraulic functions may take a little longer Make sure that the hydraulic cylinders are able to move in and out to the limit of their stop positions 9 1 1 Implements with mechanical working depth adjustment 1 Activate tractor control unit Completely raise the implement Fig 48 2 Move side disks to transport position only Catros 7501 2 1 Release the linchpin Fig 49 1 2 2 Pull out the locating pin Fi...

Page 76: ...t position see page 55 6 Activate tractor control unit Completely fold implement until the center roller is completely raised Folding the implement on one side indicates a malfunction Cancel the procedure Fig 52 7 Activate tractor control unit The side rollers swing in Lower the implement to a maximum trans port height of 13 ft 4 m The safety latch secures the folded imple ment against unintention...

Page 77: ...to secure the transport width Position 0 Fig 54 9 Close the stop valve to lock the center roller wheels Position 0 Fig 55 Set the height of the tractor lower link so that the wing is vertical Carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the safety latch is locked ...

Page 78: ...ting pin Fig 57 2 2 3 Swing in the side disks Fig 57 3 and secure in this position with the locating pin 2 4 Secure the pin with the linchpin 3 Move the rear harrow to transport posi tion see page 55 Fig 57 4 Open the stop tap to lock the center roller wheels Position I Fig 58 5 Activate tractor control unit Completely fold implement until the center roller is completely raised Folding the impleme...

Page 79: ... unfolding Fig 60 7 Close the stop valve to secure the transport width Position 0 Fig 61 8 Close the stop valve to lock the center roller wheels Position 0 Fig 62 9 Activate tractor control unit Raise the implement for sufficient ground clearance and also observe the maximum transport height of 13 ft 4 m Set the height of the tractor lower link so that the wing is vertical Carry out a visual inspe...

Page 80: ...otective tarpaulins 1 Remove the protective tarpaulins from the drawbar 2 Fit the protective tarpaulins around the disk rows and secure with belts 3 belts in front Fig 63 2 belts in back Fig 64 Fig 63 Fig 64 Implement in road transport position Fig 65 Fig 65 ...

Page 81: ...ugh insufficient stability and tipping of the tractor and or the connected implement Drive in such a way that you always have full control over the tractor with the attached implement In doing so 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 implement WARNING Risk of being crushed...

Page 82: ...is fully elevated do the soil cultivating tools have sufficient ground clearance and are thus protected against damage The execution of some hydraulic functions can take a little longer Make sure that the hydraulic cylinders are able to move in and out to the limit of their stop positions 10 1 1 Implements with mechanical working depth adjustment 1 Remove protective tarpaulins 1 1 Roll up all tarp...

Page 83: ...r roller 6 Close the stop valve to lock the center roller wheels Position A 7 Put the tractor control unit into the float position 8 Adjust the working depth by swinging in the distance elements Fig 70 1 Fig 69 Fig 70 9 Swing foldable side disks into the opera tional position 9 1 Release the linchpin Fig 71 1 9 2 Pull out the locating pin Fig 71 2 9 3 Fold down the side disk Fig 71 3 and secure in...

Page 84: ... the transport width Position I Fig 72 3 Open the stop tap in order to lock the center roller wheels Position I Fig 73 4 Activate tractor control unit Completely raise the implement Raising the implement may take a little longer due to the weight of the implement Swivel out side rollers completely Safety latch unlocked Fig 75 Fig 74 If the safety latch does not unlock try briefly activating tracto...

Page 85: ... the locating pin Fig 76 2 8 3 Fold down the side disk Fig 76 3 and secure in this position with the locating pin 8 4 Secure the locating pin with the linch pin 9 Place the rear harrow in operational posi tion See page 55 Fasten the traffic safety boards onto the drawbar 10 Activate tractor control unit Lower the implement into the operational position drive forward and adjust working depth Fig 76...

Page 86: ...es Activate the tractor control unit approx 5 sec onds Raise both disk rows completely Fig 77 The hydraulic system is calibrated by extending the hydraulic cylinder CAUTION Use at headland only when the direction of the implement corre sponds to the direction of working When the implement is used the previously set working depth is au tomatically reverted to ...

Page 87: ...Wait for the implement to stop before entering the implement danger area 11 1 Different working depths across the working width Different working depths across the working width Synchronize the roller cylinders For a uniform working depth across the entire implement width it is necessary for the three hydraulic cylinders of the wedge ring roller to be of the same length If this is not the case the...

Page 88: ...utting catching drawing in and or being knocked down through unprotected danger points Be sure to replace any protective equipment which may have been removed when cleaning maintaining and or repairing the implement Replace defective protective equipment WARNING Risk of tipping Do not carry out any repair work when the implement is folded in or partially folded if the implement has been parked on ...

Page 89: ...m between the high pressure cleaning or steam jet cleaning nozzle and the implement Comply with safety regulations when working with high pressure cleaners 12 2 Lubrication specifications Lubrication points on the implement are indicated with this orange decal Fig 78 Carefully clean the lubrication nipple and grease gun before lubrication so that no dirt is pressed into the bearings Press the dirt...

Page 90: ...ts of roller frame 50 6 3 Hydraulic cylinders of outer rollers 50 4 4 Fold hydraulic cylinder of implement wing 50 4 5 Hydraulic cylinder of center roller 50 2 6 Hydraulic cylinder of center roller wheels in transport position 50 2 towing eye grease 8 1 7 lower link attachment 50 3 8 Parking brake Grease the cables and guide rollers The spindle 100 1 Fig 80 1 Support wheels 50 4 Fig 79 ...

Page 91: ...fter first operation Component Servicing work See page Workshop work Wheels Lug nut check 101 Hydraulic system Inspection for defects Check for leaks 91 X Daily Component Servicing work See page Workshop work Air reservoir Drain 94 Weekly every 50 operating hours Component Servicing work See page Workshop work Hydraulic system Inspect for defects 91 X Wheels Check air pressure Firm fit of tires mi...

Page 92: ... page Workshop work Brake system Brake check on hydraulic part of brake system 99 X Brake drum Clean 95 X Every 2 years Component Servicing work See page Workshop work Brake system Check brake fluid 97 X As required Component Servicing work See page Workshop work Electric lighting Changing defective bulbs 102 Scraper Adjust 102 Upper lower link pin Replace 109 Disk XL041 Wear check replace if mini...

Page 93: ...personnel Special care is required for welding torch cutting and drill ing work in the vicinity of brake lines Always carry out a braking test after any adjusting or repair work on the braking system General visual inspection WARNING Carry out a general visual check of the brake system Observe and check the following criteria Pipe lines hose lines and coupler heads must not be exter nally damaged ...

Page 94: ...tank Fig 81 1 may not move around in the tensioning belts be damaged show any outward signs of corrosion dam age The identification plate must not show signs of corrosion be loose be missing Replace the compressed air tank workshop if one of the above stated points applies Fig 81 12 4 2 Cleaning the line filter Clean the two line filters Fig 82 1 every 3 months more frequently in harsh operating c...

Page 95: ...dure for all braked chassis wheels Fig 83 1 Raise the implement on one side using suitable lifting equipment at the marked attachment points 2 Disconnect the brake hose line 3 Remove the wheel with axle 4 Remove the wheel 5 Remove the brake drum 6 Clean the brake drum Do not clean the inner surfaces of the brake drums using sharp or pointed tools Do not use oily substances for cleaning 7 Reinstall...

Page 96: ...han 2 18 psi 0 15 bar after 10 minutes 6 Seal any leaking areas and replace leaking valves 2 Check pressure in the air reservoir 1 Connect a pressure gauge to the test connection on the air res ervoir Set value 6 0 to 8 1 0 2 bar 3 Check brake cylinder pressure 1 Connect a pressure gauge to the test connection on the brake cylinder Set value brake not applied 0 psi 0 0 bar 4 Visual inspection of b...

Page 97: ...hat has already been used in the braking system may not be reused Even when venting the braking system use only new brake fluid The requirements made of brake fluid are subject to the standard SAE J 1703 or the American safety statutes DOT 3 and DOT 4 Only brake use fluids in compliance with DOT 4 Brake fluid must never come into contact with mineral oil Even small traces of mineral oil will rende...

Page 98: ...ange the brake fluid every 1 2 years Check all flexible brake hoses for wear all brake lines for dam age and the screw unions for leaks every year Replace any worn or damaged parts The brake lining wear must be checked before the season be gins and every 500 operating hours This servicing interval is a recommendation Depending on the deployment e g constant driving on hilly terrain this may have t...

Page 99: ...d with brake fluid is pushed onto the venting valve to be vented 8 After venting the complete brake system close the stop tap on the filling union piece 9 Relieve the residual pressure coming from the filling device 10 Close the last venting valve when the residual pressure coming from the filling device has dropped and the brake fluid level in the equalizing tank has reached the MAX mark 11 Remov...

Page 100: ...quired to firmly apply the parking brake if you have just fitted new brake pads Adjusting the parking brake When the parking brake is off the brake cable must be slightly slack However the brake cable must not rest or chafe against other parts of the vehicle 1 Release the cable clamps 2 Shorten the brake cable as appropriate and retighten the cable clamps 3 Check for the correct braking effect fro...

Page 101: ...ed out by specialists using suitable assembly tools Tire fitting requires sufficient skills and proper assembly tools Use the jack only at the jacking points indicated 12 6 1 Tire air pressure The required tire air pressure is dependent on tire size tire carrying capacity forward speed The operational performance of the tires is reduced by overloading if tire air pressure is too low if tire air pr...

Page 102: ...trical lighting system Changing bulbs 1 Unscrew safety lens 2 Remove defect bulb 3 Insert replacement bulb make sure voltage and wattage is cor rect 4 Fit safety lens and screw on 12 8 Scraper Adjust scraper 1 Release the screw below the scraper 2 Adjust the scraper 3 Retighten the screw Observe minimum distance of 1 inch 25 mm between scraper and wedge ring tire If the minimum distance is not ob ...

Page 103: ...must not support the weight of the implement If necessary support the disk units Each disk unit has two slide bearings 1 Release the locking bolt of the sliding shaft 2 Drive the sliding 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 sliding shaft and secure with a locking bolt Fig 87 12 12 Replacing torque suppo...

Page 104: ... vehicle and the trailer Ensure that the hydraulic hose lines are connected correctly Regularly check all the hydraulic hose lines and connections for damage and irregularities 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 lin...

Page 105: ...ines immediately 12 13 3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines For your own safety comply with the following inspection criteria Replace hydraulic hose lines upon discovering any of the follow ing during inspection damage to the outer layer up to the ply e g rubbing points cuts and cracks brittleness of outer layer crack formation of the hose material deformations which do not match the nat...

Page 106: ...no possibility of pulling or kinking on short lengths outer mechanical influences on the hydraulic hose lines are avoided use appropriate arrangements and fixing to prevent any rubbing of the hoses on components or on each other If necessary secure hydraulic hose lines using protective co vers Cover sharp edged components the approved bending radii may not be exceeded When connecting a hydraulic h...

Page 107: ...Cleaning maintenance and repairs Catros BAG0046 7 03 14 107 12 14 Hydraulics diagram Hydraulics diagram with mechanical depth adjustment Fig 90 ...

Page 108: ...Cleaning maintenance and repairs 108 Catros BAG0046 7 03 14 Hydraulics diagram with hydraulic depth adjustment Fig 91 ...

Page 109: ...ck 5 Hydraulic cylinder for implement wing left 6 Hydraulic cylinder for implement wing right 7 Central roller hydraulic cylinder 8 Outer roller hydraulic cylinder 9 Running gear hydraulic cylinder 10 Outer roller hydraulic cylinder 11 Shut off valve 12 Stop tap securing transport width Colored cable ties are also fitted to the cylinders corresponding to the hydraulic joints on the left side of th...

Page 110: ...6x1 5 24 166 225 232 315 280 380 M 18 214 290 299 405 358 485 M 18x1 5 27 240 325 339 460 406 550 M 20 302 410 428 580 509 690 M 20x1 5 30 339 460 472 640 568 770 M 22 406 550 575 780 686 930 M 22x1 5 32 450 610 634 860 774 1050 M 24 524 710 738 1000 885 1200 M 24x2 36 575 780 811 1100 959 1300 M 27 774 1050 1106 1500 1328 1800 M 27x2 41 848 1150 1180 1600 1438 1950 M 30 1070 1450 1475 2000 1770 2...

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