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Operating Manual

Catros 7003

-2TX

Catros 8003

-2TX

Mounted compact disc harrow

MG7356

BAG0210.5 07.21

Printed in Germany

Please read and follow this

operating manual before putting

the machine into operation.

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Page 1: ...03XL 2TX Catros 8003 XL 2TX Mounted compact disc harrow MG7356 BAG0210 5 07 21 Printed in Germany Please read and follow this operating manual before putting the machine into operation Keep it in a sa...

Page 2: ...tself 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...

Page 3: ...s address AMAZONEN WERKE H DREYER SE 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 port...

Page 4: ...ions 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 h...

Page 5: ...erved 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...

Page 6: ...Checking the suitability of the tractor 68 6 1 1 Calculating the actual values for the total tractor weight tractor axle loads and load capacities as well as the minimum ballast 68 6 1 2 Requirements...

Page 7: ...raulic brakes 112 12 5 Axle bolts 112 12 6 Checking the roller 112 12 7 Check the coupling device 113 12 8 Tyres wheels 114 12 8 1 Tyre pressures 114 12 8 2 Mounting tyres workshop work 115 12 9 Repla...

Page 8: ...ified 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 stru...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...hall 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 m...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...y 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 protecti...

Page 13: ...tructed 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...

Page 14: ...nt 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 Y...

Page 15: ...pare 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 damag...

Page 16: ...s 16 Catros BAG0210 5 07 21 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...

Page 17: ...r Field 2 shows the safety alert symbol along with a signal word which indi cates the level of danger Field 3 explains the type of hazard as well as how to avoid it Field 4 is where the order number i...

Page 18: ...NG CRUSH HAZARD Make sure nobody is in the danger area when attaching the machine to the tractor MO003 WARNING MOVING WING HAZARD Make sure nobody is in the danger area MD004 WARNING PINCH HAZARD Secu...

Page 19: ...ZARD Never ride on the machine Keep others from climbing onto or riding on the machine MO009 WARNING RUN AWAY HAZARD Secure machine from accidental rolling Use parking blocks or chocks to secure machi...

Page 20: ...raulic system pressure of 3 045 psi or 210 bar MO016 WARNING Be sure to secure the tractor and the ma chine before working on the machine MO017 WARNING LIFT POINT MO020 WARNING FALLING HAZARD To preve...

Page 21: ...Make sure that all pressurized hydraulic accumulators are checked and repaired by a qualified specialist workshop only MO036 WARNING SKIP HAZARD Loss of machine control can result in death or serious...

Page 22: ...on could pose the following risks Danger to people through non secured working areas Failure of important machine functions Failure of prescribed methods of maintenance and repair Danger to people thr...

Page 23: ...ions 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 conne...

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 fittin...

Page 25: ...rake 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 wei...

Page 26: ...e 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 origin...

Page 27: ...retrofitting of electrical units and or compo nents on the machine with a connection to the on board power supply the user must check whether the installation might cause faults on the vehicle electro...

Page 28: ...ng rings on the hose couplings of the supply and brake line Only move off with the machine connected when the pressure gauge on the tractor shows 5 0 bar Drain the air reservoir every day Before drivi...

Page 29: ...intenance and repair work on the machine when the drive is switched off the tractor engine is at a standstill the ignition key has been removed the connector to the machine has been disconnected from...

Page 30: ...or loading and unloading as long as the tractor fulfils the power re quirements Compressed air brake system You may only move off with the machine connected if the pres sure gauge on the tractor shows...

Page 31: ...machine is composed of the following main components Hydraulically foldable frame Two row concave disc arrangement Trailing roller Swinging chassis 4 1 Overview of subassemblies Machine in working po...

Page 32: ...e rupture ContourFrame locking hook No ContourFrame locking blocks on hydraulic cylinders 4 3 Supply lines Safety and protection equipment Hydraulic hose lines Electric cable for lighting Connection t...

Page 33: ...4 4 Transportation equipment 1 Side Reflectors yellow 2 Turn indicators 3 Rear lights 4 Red reflectors 5 Orange reflectors 6 Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem 1 Side Reflectors yellow Connect the lighting s...

Page 34: ...3 0 Mpa Slopes can be travelled Along the contours Direction of travel to left 15 Direction of travel to right 15 Along the gradient Up the slope 15 Down the slope 15 The intended use also includes Co...

Page 35: ...ecial safety 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 l...

Page 36: ...llowing information is specified on the additional rating plate 1 Note for type approval 2 Note for type approval 3 Vehicle identification number 4 Permissible technical total weight 5 Permissible tec...

Page 37: ...55 in 9010 mm Permissible maximum speed 25 mph 40 km h Working speed 7 5 11 mph 12 18 km h Discs serrated fine serrated Disc diameter 24 in 610 mm 24 in 610 mm Disc spacing 10 in 250 mm 10 in 250 mm N...

Page 38: ...tyre inflation pressure matches the nominal pressure Load index 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Tyre load capacity lb 5512 5657 5842 6008 6173 6393 6614 6779 Tyre load capacity kg 2500 2575 2650 2725...

Page 39: ...re is lower than the nominal pressure the tyre load capacity is reduced In that case observe the reduced payload of the implement Please also follow the specifications of the tyre manufacturer WARNING...

Page 40: ...tractor brands Tractor control units see page 42 For folding sections a lockable tractor control unit is required as a tractor side protective device Service brake system Dual circuit service brake s...

Page 41: ...vidual components 5 1 Function The Catros compact disc cultivator is suitable for shallow stubble cultivation directly after threshing seed bed preparation in spring for maize or sugar beet incorporat...

Page 42: ...tor control unit must be used in different types of activa tion depending on the hydraulic function Latched for a permanent oil circulation Tentative activate until the action is executed Float positi...

Page 43: ...coupling the hydraulic hose lines observe the coloured mark ings on the hydraulic plugs Check the compatibility of the hydraulic fluids before connecting the machine to the hydraulic system of the tra...

Page 44: ...e lines 1 Swivel the actuation lever on the control valve on the tractor to float position neutral position 2 Unlock the hydraulic connectors from the hydraulic sockets 3 Protect the hydraulic connect...

Page 45: ...when the supply line red is connected to the tractor Be fore connection of the supply line red the machine must there fore be connected to the tractor s lower links and the tractor s handbrake must b...

Page 46: ...fol lowed by the hose coupling of the supply line red The operating brake of the machine moves out of the brake position immediately the red hose coupling has been coupled 1 Open the tractor coupling...

Page 47: ...en uncoupled Always keep to this order as otherwise the service brake system will trip and may set the unbraked machine moving When the machine is uncoupled or pulled away from the trailer air is vent...

Page 48: ...Remove the protective caps 2 If necessary clean the hydraulic connector and hydraulic socket 3 Connect the hydraulic socket on the ma chine face with the hydraulic connector on the tractor face 4 Tigh...

Page 49: ...rake connected Pressure accumulator of the emergency brake is being charged DANGER Risk of accident through brake malfunction After withdrawing the safety splint e g when activating the emergen cy bra...

Page 50: ...operated by turning the crank which in turn operates the spindle and bowden cable A Apply the tractor parking brake B Release parking brake Correct the setting of the parking brake if the spindle s te...

Page 51: ...he individual discs against damage The working depth can be adjusted hydraulically with display on a scale manually using the threaded spindle The alignment of the disc gangs to one another can be adj...

Page 52: ...es ensure a level work pattern at the boundary of the worked area The deflector guides are adjustable 5 9 Crushboard optional The crushboard serves to level and crumble the soil It is located between...

Page 53: ...ssure and it chops up plant resi dues When it is taken out of service the cutting roller is lifted and secured by a stop tap 1 Individual hydraulically activated segments 2 If cutters are worn reverse...

Page 54: ...s Provides very good crumbling Cage roller 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...

Page 55: ...e U profile roller DUW580 Very well suited for light and medium soils Resistant to clogging and good load bearing capacity Disc roller DW600 Very well suited for light medium and heavy soils Provides...

Page 56: ...and can swing freely to the front 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...

Page 57: ...Structure and function Catros BAG0210 5 07 21 57 Harrow system 12 250 Hi For rollers DUW580 Spring mounted clearing system 167 For roller UW580 Spring blade system 142 For roller WW580...

Page 58: ...ear and drawbar Operation implement lowered via running gear and drawbar running gear completely lifted Drawbar cylinder 1 Drawbar cylinder 2 Spacer elements 3 Stop tap Spacer elements for locking the...

Page 59: ...essure During operation the blue tractor control unit is operated in float position and the hydraulic load ing is active Correct pre load pressure 870 psi 60 bar is set as soon as the blue control uni...

Page 60: ...rasp and hold the jack with handle from above 2 Pull the linch pin and the pin 3 Swing the jack to the end position 4 Fix the position of the jack with the pin and secure using the linch pin 5 17 Move...

Page 61: ...Support wheels The support wheels stabilise the implement under uneven ground conditions prevents oscillations and the development of waves have spindles to align the implement hori zontally Equipment...

Page 62: ...in according to the regula tions in each country The safety chain must be mounted on an appropriate location of the tractor as prescribed before setting the vehicle in motion 5 20 Safety device agains...

Page 63: ...e support wheel for determination of the worked area The counter shows the distance run in the work ing position in kilometres Trailing of the feeler wheel and driving back wards distort the area calc...

Page 64: ...se nipple for filling the tank 1 Rotary knob blue pause time standard 2 hours 2 Rotary knob red lubrication time standard 6 minutes 3 Button for starting the lubrication cycle 4 Sealing cap Set the ro...

Page 65: ...ump must match with the arrow on the hopper 5 23 GreenDrill catch crop sowing unit The GreenDrill catch crop sowing unit enables the sowing of fine seeds and catch crops during soil cultivation with t...

Page 66: ...equipment makes it possible to mounted approved liquid manure spreaders manufactured by Vogelsang on the implement The liquid manure equipment includes Left right distributor 2 liquid manure pump bra...

Page 67: ...r 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 r...

Page 68: ...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...

Page 69: ...a1 a2 See technical data of tractor and front ma chine mounting or front weight or measure ment a1 ft m Distance from the centre of the front axle to the centre of the lower link connection See tracto...

Page 70: ...e 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...

Page 71: ...icient stability 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 grea...

Page 72: ...n the tractor possesses a per missible drawbar load sufficient for the actual drawbar load that the axle loads and weights of the tractor altered by the drawbar load are within the approved limits If...

Page 73: ...hitch Towing hooks hitch hooks ISO 6489 19 Drawbar eye Centre bore 1 97 in 50 mm Eyelet 1 18 in 30 mm ISO 5692 1 Swivel drawbar eye compatible only with form Y hole 1 97 in 50 mm ISO 5692 3 Drawbar ey...

Page 74: ...ice of the implement Drawbar of the implement Coupling device of the tractor The actual DC value calculated for the combination must be less than or equal to the DC values specified The permissible DC...

Page 75: ...l DC value of a combination to be coupled is calculated as follows DC g x T x C T C T permissible total weight of your tractor in t See tractor operat ing manual or vehicle documentation C axle load o...

Page 76: ...erated as long as the tractor engine is running with the PTO shaft hydraulic system connected if the ignition key is in the tractor and the tractor engine can be started unintentionally with the PTO s...

Page 77: ...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 ma...

Page 78: ...er way When coupling the machine to the tractor s three point hy draulic system ensure that the attachment categories of the tractor and the machine are the same WARNING Risk of power supply failure b...

Page 79: ...the tractor before coupling the implement to the tractor 3 1 Drive the tractor up to the implement in such a manner that a free space approx 10 in 25 cm remains between trac tor and implement 3 2 Sec...

Page 80: ...s to the tractor 3 Drive the tractor in reverse to the implement so that the coupling device can be coupled 4 Open the stop tap on the drawbar cylinder 5 Actuate the tractor control unit yellow Lower...

Page 81: ...er 3 6 Switch the yellow tractor control unit to float position and depressurise the hydraulic hose lines 3 7 Uncouple the supply lines Uncouple the implement with ball bracket 1 Safeguard tractor and...

Page 82: ...the tractor machine combination Secure the tractor and the machine against unintentional start up and rolling before making adjustments to the machine See Page 76 8 1 Aligning the implement horizonta...

Page 83: ...lt 4 Swivel in the required number of spacer elements on the drawbar cylinder When swivelling in the spacer elements the recesses must completely enclose the pis ton rod 5 Remount the pin and secure i...

Page 84: ...working depth adjustment WARNING Risk of falling off the implement Do not climb onto the implement parts Set the working depth evenly using 2 spindles in the centre and 2 spindles in the outer area o...

Page 85: ...3 2 Engage the turning lever 2 in the required direction 3 Use the hand lever 1 to lengthen or short en the spindle 4 Secure the adjustment using the linch pin 3 5 Rest the hand lever in parking posi...

Page 86: ...ed see page 98 Manual adjustment 1 Secure the tractor against unintentional starting and unintentional rolling away 2 Adjust the intensity using the crank and secure with the linch pin Turning the cr...

Page 87: ...Observe the pressure gauge 4 Re tighten the lock nut Factory setting 362 psi 25 bar Setting range 362 508 psi 25 35 bar Maximum preload pressure 870 psi 60 bar Higher preload pressure can result in d...

Page 88: ...3 Adjust the scraper in the slot 4 Tighten the bolt again Wedge ring roller Do not adjust the distance between scraper and spacer ring to less than 0 4 in 10 mm to avoid excessive wear Tooth packer r...

Page 89: ...heck that the upper and lower link pins are secured with a lynch pin against unintentional re lease WARNING Risk of contusions cutting catching drawing in and knocks when making interventions in the m...

Page 90: ...h the maximum load of the connected machine and the approved axle and support loads of the tractor If necessary drive only with a partially filled hopper WARNING Risk of falling from the machine if ri...

Page 91: ...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 characteri...

Page 92: ...he implement completely 2 Actuate blue tractor control unit Unfold the implement Actuate the tractor control unit a little longer until the section pressure has been reached through the pre load press...

Page 93: ...et the smallest working depth This ensures compliance with the authorised transport width 3 Reduce the spindle length of the support wheels to 22 in 550 mm This ensures compliance with the authorised...

Page 94: ...rised transport height of 4 m 1 Unlock the safety catch 1 and pull on the locking device 2 Use the handle to fold the side elements into transport position unfold into working position 3 Insert the lo...

Page 95: ...ing in the spacer elements the recesses must complete ly enclose the piston rod Attaching removing the spacer elements on the drawbar cylin der 1 Actuate yellow tractor control unit Completely lift ou...

Page 96: ...on the spacer elements The sections pressure can drop on long fields Actuate the yellow tractor control unit to raise the sections pres sure back up to the set value No ContourFrame The drawbar cylin...

Page 97: ...tractor control unit yellow Raise the machine After turning 1 Actuate tractor control unit yellow Lower the implement completly 2 Operate the tractor control unit yellow in float position Work now co...

Page 98: ...he same length If this is not the case the hydraulic cylinders can be synchronised 1 Keep actuating the green tractor control unit until the hydraulic cylinders are completely extended 2 Continue actu...

Page 99: ...on Secure the tractor and machine against unintentional starting and unintentional rolling away before you perform any cleaning servicing or maintenance work on the machine See page 76 WARNING Risk of...

Page 100: ...r 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 Do not clean...

Page 101: ...ompletely and replace it with new grease Lubricants For lubrication work use a lithium saponified multipurpose grease with EP additives Company Lubricant name ARAL Aralub HL2 FINA Marson L2 ESSO Beaco...

Page 102: ...Cleaning maintenance and repairs 102 Catros BAG0210 5 07 21...

Page 103: ...Inspect for leaks 119 X Axle Check the axle bolts 106 On a daily basis Component Maintenance work see page Specialist workshop Whole implement Visual inspection before opera tion Brake system Drain 1...

Page 104: ...for wear and tight fit 113 Every 6 months 500 operating hours Component Servicing work See page Workshop work Axle running gear support wheel Retighten the bolts on the hub cap X Check adjust the pla...

Page 105: ...epairs Catros BAG0210 5 07 21 105 As required Component Servicing work see page Workshop work Scraper Adjust 88 Upper lower link pin Replace 108 Disc Check wear 101 Disc gangs Align the disc gangs rel...

Page 106: ...cialist 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...

Page 107: ...heel and brake drum must be removed Checking the play on wheel hub bearings 1 To check the play on wheel hub bearings raise the axle until the 2 wheels turn freely 3 Place a lever between the tyre and...

Page 108: ...e rod is max 35 mm the wheel brake must be readjusted The setting is carried out on the hexagonal ad justing screw of the slack adjuster Set the free travel a to 10 12 of the connected brake lever len...

Page 109: ...rection by the ring until no more water es capes from the compressed air tank 4 If the escaping water is dirty let off air un screw the drainage valve from the com pressed air tank and clean the compr...

Page 110: ...bolts 1 2 Unscrew the bolts 2 by a few turns 3 Lift the plate 3 over the rubber seal 4 and turn to the side The unit is under spring tension 4 Remove the rubber seal 5 Clean and grease the sealing sur...

Page 111: ...2 18 psi 0 15 bar after 10 minutes 6 Seal any leaking areas or 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...

Page 112: ...r which the system has been opened bleed the brake system because air may have entered the pressure hoses 1 Slightly loosen the vent valve 2 Actuate the tractor brake 3 Close the vent valve as soon as...

Page 113: ...coupling K80 LI009 3 23 in 82 mm M16 10 9 8 221 ft lb 300 Nm K80 LI040 3 23 in 82 mm M20 10 9 8 302 ft lb 560 Nm K80 LI015 3 23 in 82 mm M20 10 9 12 413 ft lb 560 Nm Drawbar eye D35 LI038 1 65 in 42 m...

Page 114: ...using suitable assembly tools Tyre fitting requires sufficient skills and proper assembly tools Use the jack only at the jacking points indicated 12 8 1 Tyre pressures The required tyre pressure is de...

Page 115: ...hen the vehicle is in operation When fitting new tyres always use new valves for tubeless tyres or new inner tubes Always fit the valves with valve caps which have a gasket insert 12 9 Replacing discs...

Page 116: ...ch other using the spindles Adjust both spindles for a disc segment together 1 Align the unfolded implement horizontally 2 Set the working depth to the smallest value The discs are not standing on the...

Page 117: ...tend the lubrication interval Grease nipple blocked Eliminate the blockage on the grease nipple Starting with the last distributor in the lubricating sequence pump in grease via grease nipple 2 If thi...

Page 118: ...otary knobs for time intervals as follows Rotary knob blue 1 3 3 hour pause Rotary knob red 2 9 18 minute lubrication interval 2 Let the central lubrication system run over night Ensure that there is...

Page 119: ...e 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 leas...

Page 120: ...lace any worn or damaged hydraulic hose lines immediately 12 13 3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines For your own safety comply with the following inspection criteria Replace hydraulic hose...

Page 121: ...draulic 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...

Page 122: ...M 18x1 5 240 325 339 460 406 550 M 20 30 302 410 428 580 509 690 M 20x1 5 339 460 472 640 568 770 M 22 32 406 550 575 780 686 930 M 22x1 5 450 610 634 860 774 1050 M 24 36 524 710 738 1000 885 1200 M...

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