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Citan BAG0014.4 09.14

5.4

Hydraulic operating brake system ......................................................................................... 49

5.4.1

Coupling the hydraulic operating brake system .................................................................... 49

5.4.2

Decoupling the hydraulic operating brake system ................................................................ 49

5.4.3

Parking brake ........................................................................................................................ 50

5.4.4

Emergency brake .................................................................................................................. 50

5.5

Safety chain for implements without brake system ............................................................... 51

5.6

Frame with machine wing ..................................................................................................... 52

5.7

Metering rollers ...................................................................................................................... 52

5.8

Star wheel ............................................................................................................................. 53

5.9

Vario gearbox ........................................................................................................................ 53

5.10

Full electric metering system ................................................................................................. 53

5.11

Seed collecting trays ............................................................................................................. 54

5.12

Fan ........................................................................................................................................ 54

5.13

RoTeC

-Schar ....................................................................................................................... 54

5.14

Roller harrow (optional) ......................................................................................................... 55

5.15

Exact harrow ......................................................................................................................... 56

5.16

Track markers ....................................................................................................................... 57

5.17

Wheel mark eradicator (option) ............................................................................................. 58

5.18

Operator terminal AMATRON 3 ............................................................................................ 58

5.19

Operator terminal

AMALOG

........................................................................................... 59

5.20

On-board hydraulics .............................................................................................................. 59

5.21

Distributor head and tramline system .................................................................................... 60

5.22

Tramline rhythm .................................................................................................................... 61

5.22.1

Example for creating tramlines .............................................................................................. 62

5.22.2

Half-sided switching off (part width) ...................................................................................... 64

5.23

Pre emergence marker (Option) ........................................................................................... 65

5.24

Hydraulic unit ......................................................................................................................... 66

Putting into operation ............................................................................... 67

6.1

Initial operation ...................................................................................................................... 68

6.1.1

Determining the actual values for the tractor total weight, tractor axle loads, tyre carrying
capacity as well as the required minimum ballast weights .................................................... 68

Coupling and uncoupling the machine ................................................... 71

7.1

Coupling of the machine ....................................................................................................... 72

7.2

Decoupling the machine ........................................................................................................ 73

7.2.1

Marshalling the decoupled machine ...................................................................................... 74

Adjustments............................................................................................... 75

8.1

Selection of metering wheels ................................................................................................ 75

8.1.1

Table – kind of seed – metering wheels ............................................................................... 76

8.1.2

Exchanging metering wheels ................................................................................................ 78

8.2

Setting the seed level sensor ................................................................................................ 79

8.3

Adjusting the output volume on the gearbox ......................................................................... 79

8.4

Setting the application rate with AMATRON 3 ...................................................................... 80

8.5

Calibration test ...................................................................................................................... 80

8.5.1

Calibration test with Vario gearbox ....................................................................................... 81

8.5.2

Calibration test on Citan with Vario gearbox and

AMATRON 3

.................................... 85

8.5.3

Calibration test of the Citan with full electric metering .......................................................... 87

8.6

Blower fan speed ................................................................................................................... 88

8.6.1

Blower fan speed table .......................................................................................................... 88

8.6.2

Setting the fan speed on the oil flow control valve of the tractor .......................................... 89

8.6.3

Setting the fan speed on the pressure relief valve of the machine ....................................... 89

8.7

Setting the placement depth of the seed .............................................................................. 90

8.7.1

Setting the placement depth of the seed with the aid of a hydraulic ram ............................. 90

Summary of Contents for Citan 12000

Page 1: ...Operator s manual az Citan 8000 9000 12000 Seed Drill MG2904 BAG0014 4 09 14 Printed in Germany Before starting operation carefully read and adhere to this operator s manual Keep it for other users en ...

Page 2: ...on concerned would not only harm himself but also make the mistake of blaming the machine for the reason of a possible failure instead of himself In order to ensure good success one should go into the mind of a thing make himself familiar with every part of the machine and to get acquainted with its handling Only in this way would you be satis fied both with the machine as also with yourself To ac...

Page 3: ...H DREYER GmbH Co KG P O Box 51 D 49202 Tel Fax E mail Hasbergen 49 0 5405 50 1 0 49 0 5405 501 234 amazone amazone de Spare parts ordering Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at www amazone de Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer Formal remarks to this operator s manual Document Number MG2904 Date of edition 09 14 Copyright AMAZONEN WERKE H DREYER GmbH Co KG 2014...

Page 4: ...e After having thoroughly read the opera tor s manual you can make fullest use of the advantages of your re cently purchased machine Please ensure that this operator s manual is made available to any operator before he or she starts to operate the machine Should you have any questions or problems please consult this op erating manual or contact your local service partner Maintenance and in regular...

Page 5: ...eration 24 2 16 Safety advice for the operator 25 2 16 1 General safety and accident prevention advice 25 2 16 2 Hydraulic system 28 2 16 3 Electrical system 29 2 16 4 Attached machines 30 2 16 5 Brake system 30 2 16 6 Tyres 31 2 16 7 Sowing machine operation 31 2 16 8 Maintenance repair and care work 32 3 Loading and unloading 33 4 Description of product 34 4 1 Overview Component groups 34 4 2 Sa...

Page 6: ... 67 6 1 Initial operation 68 6 1 1 Determining the actual values for the tractor total weight tractor axle loads tyre carrying capacity as well as the required minimum ballast weights 68 7 Coupling and uncoupling the machine 71 7 1 Coupling of the machine 72 7 2 Decoupling the machine 73 7 2 1 Marshalling the decoupled machine 74 8 Adjustments 75 8 1 Selection of metering wheels 75 8 1 1 Table kin...

Page 7: ... 10 2 Filling the seed hopper 107 10 3 Starting operation 108 10 3 1 Setting the hydraulic hand lever 108 10 4 During operation 109 10 4 1 Setting for light soils 110 10 4 2 Setting the track marker folding 110 10 5 Turning at the headlands 111 10 6 Finishing operation in the field 111 10 7 Emptying the seed hopper and or seed dosing unit 112 10 7 1 Emptying the seed hopper 112 10 7 2 Emptying see...

Page 8: ...heels 133 12 8 Setting the tramline bout according to the tractor track width Authorised workshop 134 12 9 Setting the track width activation and deactivation of shutters 135 12 10 Seat shaft bearings 136 12 11 Check the oil level inside the Vario gearbox 136 12 12 Hydraulic diagram 137 12 13 Bolt torques 139 ...

Page 9: ...nual are to be un derstood in direction of travel 1 3 Illustrations used Operational action and react The steps of operation to be carried out by the operational staff are described in a numbered list Adhere to the sequence of the steps The reactions on the individual operational step are marked with an arrow Example 1 Operational action step 1 Reaction of the machine on operational action step 1 ...

Page 10: ...quainted with the basic prescriptions regarding the opera tional safety and accident prevention have been introduced to the machine have read and understood this operator s manual The owner commits himself to keep all warning signs on the machine in well readable condi tion to replace damaged warning signs Obligation of the operator Before commencing any operation all persons who are instructed to...

Page 11: ...eneral terms of sale and delivery pre vail These will be made available to the user on the date of conclu sion of contract at the latest Warranty and liability claims for injury to life or property are rejected when they have been put down to one or several of the following causes not designed use of the machine improper fitting taking into operation operating and mainte nance of the machine opera...

Page 12: ...ing injuries Warning Possible danger for life and health of persons Not adhering to these hints may cause severe adverse health effects up to life threatening injuries Caution Possible dangerous situation slight injuries material damage Not adhering to these hints may cause slight injuries or material damage Important Obligation of particular behaviour or action for the appropriate handling of the...

Page 13: ...sting safety devices 2 4 Safety device and guards Only operate the machine with all safety devices and guards fitted and properly functioning Regularly check all safety devices and guards Defective safety devices Defective or missing safety device and guards will cause dangerous situations 2 5 Informal safety measures Besides the safety advice in this operator s manual observe and ad here to the n...

Page 14: ...proper 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 regulations they can evaluate the work with which they have been charged and detect possible dangers Comment A qualificati...

Page 15: ...ing or alteration measures require the written approval of AMA ZONEN WERKE Only use the conversion and optional parts ap proved by Messrs AMAZONEN WERKEN so that the operating per mit remains valid according to national and international regulations Vehicles and devices plus implements connected with a vehicle with an official operating permit for road traffic according to the traffic law should c...

Page 16: ...e agents and materials and dispose them in the appropriate manner particularly when working with greasing systems and devices and when cleaning with solvent agents 2 12 Workplace of the operator The machine may only be operated by one single person from the seat in the tractor cab ...

Page 17: ...ep all safety symbols on the machine clean and in well readable condition Replace not readable safety symbols Ask your dealer for warning signs stating the relevant order number e g MD 075 Positioning of warning decals and other identifications The following illustrations show the arrangement of the warning de cals Fig 1 Fig 2 ...

Page 18: ...General safety advice 18 Citan BAG0014 4 09 14 Fig 3 Fig 4 ...

Page 19: ...ves the vivid instruction to avoid these dangers Warning sign Explanation The column Order Number and explanation provides the description to the opposite warning sign The description of the warning sign is always the same and states in the sequence indicated 1 Description of danger For example Danger from cutting or cutting off 2 Consequences when not adhering to the given advice how to avoid dan...

Page 20: ...finger or hand Never reach into the squeezing danger zone There id danger of squeezing as long as parts are still moving MD 082 Danger of falling for persons Will cause severe injury for the entire body Riding on the machine during transport travel and or climbing up running machines is prohibit ed This applies also to machines with boards or platforms MD 083 Danger from being trapped or caught Wi...

Page 21: ...re liquid hydraulic oil Will cause severe injury to the body in case liq uids leaking under high pressure will penetrate the skin and thus the body Before carrying out any maintenance and repair work read and adhere to the hints in the tech nical manual MD 097 Danger of squeezing Will cause severe injury for the entire body or fatal injury When the power is actuated keep away from the lifting area...

Page 22: ...shing the entire body or impacts due to standing in the swivel range of lateral ly moving machine parts These dangers can cause extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries Maintain an adequate safety distance from moving machine parts while the tractor en gine is running Please ensure that all personnel maintain a sufficient safety distance from moving ma chine parts MD 108 Danger from gas or...

Page 23: ...pressure 1 8 bar MD 150 Do not open or remove the guards MD 174 Danger from unintended moving of the machine Will cause severe injury on the whole body or even fatal injury Prior to uncoupling the machine from the tractor secure the machine against unintended by using of the parking brake and or the chock s ...

Page 24: ...ge Not paying attention to the safety advice may cause the following risks Danger to persons not excluded from operational areas Failure of important functions within the machine Failure of carrying out prescribed measures of maintenance and repair Danger to persons through physical or chemical contact Danger to persons or the environment by leaking hydraulic oil 2 15 Safety conscious operation Be...

Page 25: ...e machine Any helpers may only act as guides standing next to the vehi cles and may only move between the vehicles when both are at a standstill Before connecting the machine to or disconnecting the machine from the tractor s three point linkage secure the operating lever of the tractor hydraulic system so that unintentional raising or lowering is prevented When coupling and uncoupling machines mo...

Page 26: ...for the connected machine and the permissible axle and drawbar loads for the tractor If neces sary drive only with a partially filled tank It is forbidden to stand in the working area of the machine It is forbidden to stand in the turning and swivel range of the machine There are crushing and cutting points at externally actuated e g hydraulic machine points Only actuate externally actuated machin...

Page 27: ...ay 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 If the machine is fixed to the tractor s three point linkage or lower links before moving off ensure sufficient side locking of the trac tor lower links Before moving off move ...

Page 28: ...key Have the hydraulic hose lines checked at least once a year by a specialist for proper functioning Replace the hydraulic hose lines if they are damaged or worn Only use original hydraulic hose lines The hydraulic hose lines should not be used for longer than six years This period includes any storage time of a maximum of two years Even with proper storage and approved use hoses and hose connect...

Page 29: ...inal If there is accidental earth contact there is a risk of ex plosion Risk of explosion Avoid sparking and naked flames in the area of the battery The machine may be equipped with electronic components whose function is influenced by electromagnetic interference from other units Such interference can pose risks to people if the following safety information is not followed ο If retrofitting elect...

Page 30: ... functional fault eliminated immedi ately Park the machine in a safe place and lock the machine against unintentional falling and rolling wheel chocks before carrying out work on the brake system Be particularly careful when carrying out welding burning or drilling work in the area of the brake lines After carrying out any adjusting and repair work on the brake system always carry out a brake test...

Page 31: ...rk the machine in a safe place and lock the machine against unintentional falling and rolling parking brake wheel chocks before carrying out work on the tyres Tighten or retighten all the fixing screws and nuts according to the specifications of AMAZONEN WERKE 2 16 7 Sowing machine operation Comply with the permitted filling volumes of the seed hopper seed hopper content When filling the seed hopp...

Page 32: ...tighten them as necessary Secure the raised machine and or raised machine parts against unintentional lowering before performing any cleaning mainte nance or repair work on the machine When replacing work tools with blades use suitable tools and gloves Dispose of oils greases and filters in the appropriate way Disconnect the cable to the tractor generator and battery before carrying out electrical...

Page 33: ...efully couple the machine onto the tractor For unloading and loading the machine only couple and transport the machine with a tractor which is designed for this task sufficient power Air pressure brake system Only start driving with the coupled machine when the pressure gauge on the tractor indicates 5 0 bar For loading the machine on to a transport vehicle or when unloading couple the Cirrus on t...

Page 34: ...et optimally acquainted to the machine The machine consists of the following main modules Chain bar Seed hopper with dosing and seed conveyor unit Running gear Sowing coulter Exact harrow Marker 4 1 Overview Component groups Fig 6 1 Sowing coulter 2 Extra coverage following harrow 3 Running gear 4 Support wheel 5 Distributor head 6 Seed tubes 7 Coulter pressure adjustment 8 Harrow pressure adjustm...

Page 35: ... Fan 5 Swivellable ladder 6 Draw bar 7 Hopper cover swivelable 8 Chocks 9 Catch hook transport securing for machine wings 10 Hydraulic with manual actuation at AMA LOG Machine in transport position 1 Vario gearbox with setting scale alterna tively electric full metering option 2 Loading board Fig 8 Machine in working position Fig 9 ...

Page 36: ... for road traffic light kit Implement plug AMATRON 3 AMALOG Brake line yellow Air pressure brake system Supply hose red Hydr brake line not allowed in Germany and some other EU countries Hydraulic brake system 4 4 Road traffic safety equipment Fig 10 1 2 rear lights 2 brake lights 2 indicators 2 red reflectors round rectangular or triangular 2 2 warning plates facing to the rear 3 Licence plate ho...

Page 37: ...s Other use than that stipulated is prohibited and is no longer consid ered as designed use For damage resulting from not designed use the operator himself will carry the full risk the manufacturer will not accept any responsibility 4 6 Danger zones Within these zones permanently existing danger or unexpectedly aris ing danger exist Safety symbols identify these danger zones Here particular safety...

Page 38: ...e plate and CE declaration The rating plate shows Vehicle machine ID no Type Basic weight kg Permissible support load kg Permissible rear axle load kg Permissible system pressure bar Permissible total weight kg Factory Model year Year of manufacture Fig 12 ...

Page 39: ...oad FH kg 4000 4200 5000 Brake system air braking system or hydraulic brake system Tractor lower links cat 3 4 5 Road transport data only with empty seed tank Permissible max speed on all non public and public roads and ways km h 40 Basic weight kg 6250 6600 7600 Permissible total weight kg 11000 11000 12000 Max load for road transport kg 200kg Permissible rear axle load kg 10000 Permissible front...

Page 40: ...Gear hydraulic oil Utto SAE 80W API GL4 The hydraulic gear oil of the machine is suitable for the combined hydraulic gear oil circuits of all common tractor types Control valve Tractor Control valve 1 2 double acting Tractor Control valve 3 single acting pressure free return flow Important Pressure free return flow with large plug coupling DN 16 for the pressure free oil return flow In the return ...

Page 41: ... Hydraulic connection for the hydraulic brake line Hint The hydraulic brake system is not allowed in Germany and some EC countries 4 10 Details about noise level The tractor operator seat related emission value is 74 dB A meas ured when operating with shut tractor cab at the ear of the tractor operator Measuring implement OPTAC SLM 5 The noise level depends on the type of tractor used ...

Page 42: ...OG The seed is transported in the seed hopper Fig 13 1 The metering system Fig 13 2 driven by the star wheel or an elec tric motor delivers the pre set amount of seed into the air flow provid ed by the fan Fig 13 3 The air flow delivers the seed to the distributor head Fig 13 4 that evenly distributes the seed to all sowing coulters Fig 13 5 The RoTeC coulter is suited for sowing after the plough ...

Page 43: ...ol 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 position free oil flow in the control unit AMATRON 3 Marking Function Tractor control unit yellow Rear frame Pre emergence marker Star wheel Track marker Move into working position Double acting Move into headlands ...

Page 44: ...le acting Decrease green Pre selection via switch tap Implement booms Fold out Double acting Fold in green Track marker lower Double acting lifting red Blower fan drive Single acting red Pressure free return flow WARNING Danger of infection from escaping hydraulic fluid at high pres sure When coupling and decoupling the hydraulic hose lines ensure that the hydraulic system is depressurised on both...

Page 45: ...maximum approved hydraulic fluid pressure of 210 bar Only couple clean hydraulic connectors Plug the hydraulic connector s into the hydraulic sleeves un til the hydraulic connector s audibly lock Check the coupling points of the hydraulic hose lines for a cor rect tight seat 1 Move the tractor control unit to the floating position neutral posi tion 2 Clean the hydraulic plug of the hydraulic lines...

Page 46: ... Hose coupling on brake line yellow Hose coupling on supply line red Fig 14 Fig 14 1 Actuation knob red for the parking brake pressing in until the stop releases the park ing brake ο for transport operation of the coupled machine or ο for manoeuvring the uncoupled ma chine pulling out until the stop actuates the park ing brake to park the uncoupled machine 2 Actuation knob black for manoeuvring pr...

Page 47: ...e hose couplings form a proper seal Always replace damaged seals immediately Drain the air tank before the first journey each day Only move off with the machine connected when the pressure gauge on the tractor shows 5 0 bar WARNING Risk of contusions cuts dragging catching or knocks from unintentionally rolling machine with the operating brake re leased Always couple the hose coupling of the brake...

Page 48: ...he parking brake and or remove the wheel chocks 5 3 2 Decoupling the brake and supply lines WARNING Risk of contusions cuts dragging catching or knocks from unintentionally rolling machine with the operating brake re leased Always decouple the hose coupling of the supply line red first fol lowed by the hose coupling of the brake line yellow The operating brake of the machine only moves into the br...

Page 49: ...s 2 If necessary clean the hydraulic plugs and hydraulic socket as well 3 Couple the machine side hydraulic socket with the tractor side hydraulic plug 4 Hand tighten the hydraulic system screw union if available Fig 17 5 4 2 Decoupling the hydraulic operating brake system 1 Release the hydraulic system screw union if available 2 Protect the hydraulic plug and hydraulic socket Fig 18 1 against soi...

Page 50: ...able is not lying or rubbing against other vehicle parts When the parking brake is off the bowden cable must be slightly slack 5 4 4 Emergency brake In event of the machine being released from the tractor during travel the emergency brake will brake the machine Fig 20 1 Pulling cable 2 Brake valve with pressure accumulator 3 Hand pump to relieve the brake A Brake released B Brake applied Fig 20 DA...

Page 51: ...rake When the implement is uncoupled the pressure accumulator presses hydraulic oil into the brake and decelerates the implement or into the hose line to the tractor and impedes the coupling of the brake line to the tractor In these cases relieve pressure using the hand pump on the brake valve 5 5 Safety chain for implements without brake system Implements without a brake system or with a single l...

Page 52: ...folding into the transport position Fig 22 5 7 Metering rollers The seed metering units are equipped with ex changeable metering rollers The type of meter ing roller depends on the grain size of the seed and the seed rate The metering rollers are driven at random with the aid of a star wheel via the Vario gearbox with the aid of an electric motor full meter ing For sowing seeds with particularly b...

Page 53: ...e seed rate the gearbox setting lever Fig 25 2 is manually adjusted The higher the scale figure is the bigger the seed rate will be the setting motorstellt Fig 25 1 adjusts the gearbox setting lever l Fig 25 2 option Fig 25 Carry out a calibration test 5 10 Full electric metering system With the full electric metering system each one electric motor Fig 26 1 drives a metering roller The drive rev s...

Page 54: ...luice to the coulters The blower fan rev speed is settable on the power regulating valve on the tractor or in case not available on the pressure relief valve Fig 28 3 of the hydraulic motor Fig 28 5 13 RoTeC Schar The AMAZONE RoTeC coulter can be safely used for both mulch and conventional drilling Seed furrow former made from hard cast alloy The elastic polyurethane PU depth limiting cleaning dis...

Page 55: ...rows The better soil contact means more humidity is available for germination Voids are closed and obstruct snails access to the seed The following are adjustable the working depth of the harrow tines the arrangement angle of the harrow tines the roller pressure Fig 30 The roller harrow Fig 31 1 can be rapidly re placed with the exact harrow Fig 31 2 The tramline marker Fig 31 3 can be used in com...

Page 56: ...n the field Fig 32 The tensioning springs which provide the exact harrow pressure are pre tensioned with the aid of a lever Fig 33 1 The lever Fig 33 1 rests on a pin Fig 33 2 in the setting segment The higher the pin is inserted in the hole group the higher the harrow pressure will be At the hydraulic exact harrow adjustment the second pin Fig 33 3 is inserted as a stop above the lever Fig 33 1 i...

Page 57: ... Fig 35 1 before folding in the machine Fig 35 Fig 36 For passing obstacles the track marker lowered into work can be folded in and out in the field In case the track marker still hits an obstacle the shear bolt shears off protecting the track marker from damage ο Shear bolt Fig 36 1 ο Spare shear bolts Fig 36 2 When having passed the obstacle the tractor operator lowers the track marker again by ...

Page 58: ... the hydraulic functions before the hydraulic functions can be carried out via the relevant tractor control valve monitoring the seed drill during sowing op eration Fig 39 AMATRON 3determines the actual forward speed km h the actual seed rate kg ha the estimated distance m to travel until the seed box is empty the actual seed box contents kg AMATRON 3 stores for the started job the quantity of see...

Page 59: ...agnosis data and the selection and input of machine basic data These operations are exclu sively left for the service staff 5 19 Operator terminal AMALOG The AMALOG consists of the control terminal Fig 40 and the basic equipment cables and fastening material Fasten the control terminal in the tractor cab in accordance with the AMALOG operating manu al AMALOG Controls the driving line circuit and t...

Page 60: ...istributor head allows the creation of tramlines in the field in pre selected distances For setting the individual distances the relevant tramline rhythms have to be entered into the AMATRON 3 AMALOG Fig 41 When creating tramlines the tramline control on the distributor head stops the seed flow to the seed tubes Fig 42 2 via shutter slides Fig 42 1 the tramline coulters do not sow seed into the so...

Page 61: ...AMATRON 3 AMALOG The necessary tramline rhythm see table Fig 43 results from the desired tramline distance and the working width of the seed drill Table Fig 43 does not contain all settable tramline rhythms You will find the list for all settable tramline rhythms in the operator s manual for the AMATRON 3 AMALOG The track width Fig 43 a of the tramline corresponds to that of the husbandry tractor ...

Page 62: ...nd indications following the operator s manual for AMATRON 3 AMALOG Example Working width seed drill 12 m Working width fertiliser spreader field sprayer 36 m 36 m tramline distance 1 In the opposite table Fig 44 find in column A the working width of the seed drill 12 m and in column B the tramline distance 36 m 2 In the same line in column C find the tramline rhythm tramline rhythm 3 and set in A...

Page 63: ...on with the part width section switched off the drive for the relevant metering wheel is stopped Please take the detailed de scription from the operator s manual for AMATRON 3 AMALOG A second possibility to create tramlines with the tramline rhythm 4 6 and 8 is to start the operation with the full working width and the creation of a tramline see Fig 45 In this case the husbandry machine will work ...

Page 64: ... field initially only at half the working width part width The seed supply to the coulters of the machines can be cut out on one side by means of two dis tributor heads Fig 46 1 On seed drills with two distributor heads one distributor head supplies seed to the sowing coulters of one half of the imple ment the seed metering can be switched off on half of the implement part width Fig 46 ...

Page 65: ... pre emergence marker are lifted when no tramline is created Fig 48 Pre emergence marker in operating transport position Getting the pre emergence marker into operating position 1 Hold the track marker disc carrier 2 Remove the pin Fig 49 1 which is secured with the aid of a lynch pin Fig 49 2 3 Manually swivel the marker disc carrier downwards 4 Get the second marker disc carrier into operating p...

Page 66: ...ric hydraulic control block Initially select the desired hydraulic function in AMATRON 3 and carry out the hydraulic function via the related control valve Fig 50 AMALOG The hydraulic functions of the machine are pre selected via 2 selector valves with the aid of the hand lever and carried out via the corresponding tractor control valve Fig 51 ...

Page 67: ...n tractor mounted implement carefully determine the actual values for ο the tractor total weight ο the tractor axle loads ο the tyre carrying capacity ο the minimum ballast by calculating or weighing the tractor implement combina tion For this please refer to chapter Determining the actual val ues for the tractor total weight tractor axle loads tyre carry ing capacity as well as the required minim...

Page 68: ... data a m Distance between the centre of gravity of the front mounted machine or front weight and centre of the front axle sum a1 a2 see technical data tractor and front mounted machine or front weight or measure out a1 m Distance between centre of the front axle and the lower link joint please see tractor Instruction manual or measure a2 m Spacing between centre lower link ball and centre of grav...

Page 69: ...the tractor into the table Seite 70 6 1 1 4 Calculation of the actual total weight of the combination tractor mounted implement H L V tat F T G G Enter the figure for the calculated actual total weight and the permis sible tractor total weight as indicated in the tractor instruction manual into the table Seite 70 6 1 1 5 Calculation of the actual rear axle load TH tat tat V tat tat H T G T Enter t...

Page 70: ...oupling the machine on to the tractor on which the calcula tion is based is prohibited if ο just one of the actual calculated values is bigger than the permissible value ο the tractor is not provided with a front weight if neces sary for the required minimum front ballasting GV min Ballast your tractor with weights at the front or rear if the tractor axle load is exceeded on only one axle Special ...

Page 71: ...Standing of persons between the machine to be coupled and the tractor is prohibited whilst the tractor is backing up Any assistants may only stay at the side of the vehicle and help to direct it Only when the vehicles have come to a full standstill they are allowed to step between them When coupling and uncoupling implements observe the chapter Safety advice for the operator Seite 25 Danger Always...

Page 72: ...or is switched off 3 4 Couple the power lines to the tractor 3 5 Align the lower link hooks so that they are flush with the lower machine steer ing points 4 Now drive the tractor further backwards towards the machine so that the lower link hooks automatically accept the ball sockets at the lower steering points of the machine The lower link hooks lock automatically 5 Ensure that the safety device ...

Page 73: ... Fig 55 2 2 Lower the jack and secure with the locking pin by using the clip pin Fig 55 3 Park the machine on the jack Warning Ensure that the jack does not sink into the soil In case the jack sinks into the soil coupling the machine again will be impossible 4 Secure the machine against rolling away by using chocks and the parking brake 5 Remove all supply line couplings between tractor and machin...

Page 74: ...e the operating brake Fill the air tank Completely deaerate the brake system on the drain valve of the air tank 1 Connect the machine to the marshalling vehicle 2 Brake the marshalling vehicle 3 Remove the wheel chocks press in the actuation knob red for the parking brake 4 Press in the actuation knob black for manoeuvring The operating brake system releases and the machine can be marshalled 5 Bra...

Page 75: ...ed unsecured machine parts unintentional start up and rolling of the tractor machine combination Secure the tractor and the machine against unintentional start up and rolling before making any intervention in the machine 8 1 Selection of metering wheels Select the required metering wheel depending on the kind of seed and application rate and Table 2 Table 3 For seed not mentioned in the table look...

Page 76: ...210 ccm 600 ccm 700 ccm Seed Beans X Spelt X Peas X Flax dressed X X X Barley X X Grass seed X X Oats X Millet X X Lupins X X Alfalfa X X X Maize X Poppy seed Oil linen moist dressing X Fodder radish X X X Phacelia X X Rapeseed X Rye X X Red clover X X Mustard X X X Soya X X Sunflowers X X Turnips X Wheat X X Vetches X Table 2 ...

Page 77: ...cm Seed Spelt X Peas Flax dressed X X X Barley X X Grass seed X X Oats X Millet X X Lupins X X Alfalfa X X X Maize X Poppy seed Oil linen moist dressing X Fodder radish X X X Phacelia X X Rapeseed X Rye X X Red clover X X Mustard X X X Soya X Sunflowers X X Turnips X Wheat X X Vetches X Table 3 ...

Page 78: ...e aid of the slide Fig 56 1 2 Push the shutter Fig 57 1 until its stop into the metering unit Fig 57 3 Just slacken the two thumb nuts Fig 58 1 do not remove them 4 Twist the bearings and pull them off Fig 58 5 Pull the metering wheel off the metering unit 6 Take the necessary metering wheel from table Table 2 Table 3 and assemble in vice versa order 7 Equip all other metering units with equal met...

Page 79: ...g level sensor should not rest on the hopper Hint Increase the residual amount of seed which triggers the alarm the coarser the seed the bigger the sowing rage the larger the working width 8 3 Adjusting the output volume on the gearbox The desired seed rate is set by the gearbox set ting lever Fig 62 1 By the gearbox setting lever Fig 62 2 the speed of the metering shaft and thus the seed rate can...

Page 80: ...et and the actual seed rate is checked Always carry out a calibration test when changing the seed type in cases with the same seed type however with different grain shape grain size bulk density and or different dressing after having changed the metering wheels in cases of a deviation between the seed rate determined by AMATRON 3 and the quantity of seed applied in the field Caution Before commenc...

Page 81: ...g 64 1 of the gearbox setting lever 5 Move the gearbox setting lever Fig 64 2 to one of the following gearbox settings Sowing with gearbox position Coarse metering wheel 50 Medium metering wheel 50 Fine metering wheel 15 6 Tighten star knob Fig 64 1 Fig 64 7 Open the injector sluice Fig 65 1 on all metering units Fig 65 Warning Danger of squeezing when opening and closing the injec tor sluice Fig ...

Page 82: ...of the cali bration crank Fig 67 1 in counter clock wise direction until all compartments of the metering wheels are filled with seed and the seed evenly flows into the seed collecting trays 11 Close the injector sluice flap Fig 65 1 with special care danger of squeezing see danger advice Fig 65 12 Empty the seed collecting trays and replace them underneath the metering units 13 Open the injector ...

Page 83: ...emely small seed rates e g for rape we recommend that you take the crank turns for 1 10 ha 15 Weigh the seed collected in the collecting trays under consideration of the weight of the bucket and multiply either by factor 40 for 1 40 ha or factor 10 for 1 10 ha Calibrating for 1 40 ha Seed rate kg ha collected seed kg ha x 40 Calibrating for 1 10 ha Seed rate kg ha collected seed kg ha x 10 Example...

Page 84: ...25 it is possible to choose also any other gearbox setting figure In this case a seed rate of 175 kg ha has been calculated Align the seed rate 125 kg ha Fig 69 A and the gearbox setting position 50 Fig 69 B on the disc rule Now read off the disc rule the gearbox setting figure for the desired seed rate of 175 kg ha Fig 69 C In our example that is the gear box setting position 70 Fig 69 D Recheck ...

Page 85: ...r sluice only on the strap Fig 71 2 danger of injury when the sprung loaded injector sluice flap shuts Fig 71 1 Never ever reach with your hand between the injector sluice flap Fig 71 1 and the injector sluice 5 Take the calibration crank Fig 71 1 out of its transport retainer next to the star wheel 6 Put the calibration crank Fig 71 1 on the star wheel Fig 71 2 7 Turn the star wheel with the aid ...

Page 86: ...res to turn the calibration crank in counter clockwise direction until a signal sounds After the calibration test 1 Replace the calibration crank Fig 74 into its transport retainer 2 Close the injector sluice flap with special care see danger advice 3 Affix the seed collecting trays Fig 74 in their transport retainer and secure by using a lynch pin ...

Page 87: ...ividual metering unit Fig 74 4 Open the injector sluice flap Fig 75 1 on all metering units Fig 75 Danger Danger of squeezing when opening and closing the injec tor sluice flap Fig 75 1 Only hold the injector sluice flap on its strap Fig 75 2 Danger of injury when the sprung loaded flap shuts Fig 75 1 Never ever reach with your hand between the injector sluice flap Fig 75 1 and the injector sluice...

Page 88: ...actor on the pressure relief valve of the machine in case your tractor is not provided with a oil flow control valve AMATRON 3 monitors the maintenance of the fan speed 8 6 1 Blower fan speed table The fan speed 1 min depends on the machine s working width Fig 76 1 the kind of seed ο fine seeds e g rape Fig 76 2 ο grain and legumes Fig 76 3 max 4000 8 0m 9 0m 12 0m 3200 3900 Working width Blower f...

Page 89: ...low control valve 1 Close the pressure relief valve Fig 79 2 turn clockwise and then open turn see chapter so that the oil volume is as little as possible 2 Set the necessary fan speed on the oil vol ume control valve of the tractor 3 The blower fan rev speed is displayed in the menu operation Fig 77 8 6 3 Setting the fan speed on the pressure relief valve of the machine On tractors without contro...

Page 90: ...ikzylindern betätigt The central coulter pressure adjustment is actu ated with hydraulic rams If the soil is changing from normal to heavy or vice versa with the aid of the hydraulic rams the coulter pressure can be adapted to the soil dur ing operation Fig 80 Ensure the same coulter pressure adjustment on all hydraulic rams 8 7 1 Setting the placement depth of the seed with the aid of a hydraulic...

Page 91: ...creasing figure indicates an increase in the coulter pressure Fig 83 Increasing the coulter pressure 1 Relieve the hydraulic ram Fig 82 1 from pressure 2 Insert the pin Fig 82 3 into one of the holes of the quadrant plate and secure by using a clip pin Fig 82 2 Each hole of the quadrant plate is marked with a figure An increasing figure indicates an increase in the coulter pressure Fig 83 Fig 81 F...

Page 92: ... pressure may be increased with the aid of the coulter pressure adjustment according to unterhalb Before every operation check the cor rect position of the depth limiting discs and the placement depth of the seed Fig 84 8 8 2 Fitting and setting the RoTeC depth limiting discs Initial fitting 1 Take the RoTeC depth limiting disc Fig 85 1 by its grip Fig 85 2 and press the depth limiting disc Fig 86...

Page 93: ...Check the placement depth of the seed after every setting Slight changes in the placement depth of the seed may then be set with the aid of the coulter pressure adjustment according to Seite 90 Fig 89 For setting the placement depth at first adjust the depth limiters in po sition 1 and try to achieve the placement depth via the coulter pressure The higher the coulter pressure is the smoother the c...

Page 94: ... Adjust the working depth of the harrow tines by securing the carrier arm with the pin Fig 90 1 ο in all segments ο in the same hole Fig 90 The deeper the pin is inserted in the adjusting segment the greater the work depth 5 After each repositioning secure the pin with a safety splint 6 Alter the arrangement angle of the tines to the ground by securing the pin Fig 90 2 ο in all segments ο in the s...

Page 95: ... Apply the tractor parking brake switch off the tractor engine and remove the ignition key 3 Release two lock nuts Fig 91 2 Fig 91 4 Set the desired distance X Raise roller pressure Increase distance X Lower roller pressure Reduce distance X 5 Firmly tighten the lock nuts Fig 91 2 6 Make the same settings at all segments 7 Check the work results The maximum roller pressure of 35 kg per roller in o...

Page 96: ...g points Fig 93 1 to an equal measure of length For this turn all bolts Fig 93 3 equally 5 After setting retighten the counter nut Fig 93 2 firmly 6 Check the working result of the exact har row Fig 93 8 10 2 Exact harrow pressure Warning Actuate the control valves only from inside the tractor cab When actuating the control valves several hydraulic rams may start functioning depending on the switc...

Page 97: ...lic coulter presssure adjustment is coupled with the hydraulic exact harrow pressure adjustment if existent If more coulter pressure is applied the exact harrow pressure is auto matically increased Setting the exact harrow pressure AMALOG Set the hydraulic hand lever 1 to B Fig 95 AMATRON 3 Machine folding must not be switched on 1 By actuating the tractor control valve the hydraulic ram is ο pres...

Page 98: ...e s centre to the contact point of the track marker disc Set both track markers to the same length Distance A Citan 8000 8 0m Citan 9000 9 0m Citan 12000 12 0m Fig 98 8 12 Setting the working intensity of the track markers Setting the working intensity of the track mark ers 1 Slacken the two bolts Fig 99 2 2 Set the working intensity of the track marker by twisting the track marker discs in such a...

Page 99: ...the first circuit of the field Fig 44 If it is intended to prevent the tramline bout counter from shifting on when lifting the machine first press the STOP key and then lift the machine AMATRON 3 Setting the tramline rhythm in the menu machine data Entering the tramline bout counter of the first run in the field into the menu operation Setting the seed rate reduction necessary during tramline crea...

Page 100: ... of the right hand metering roller is interrupted For the half side shut off on machines with full electric metering please see the operator s manual for AMATRON 3 Fig 100 8 14 Setting the wheel mark eradicator 1 For setting the wheel mark eradicator tines slightly lift the rear frame with the aid of the tractor hydraulics and apply appropriate supports 2 Set the wheel mark eradicator tines to the...

Page 101: ...o leave the danger area 4 Apply parking brake stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key 5 Slacken bolts Fig 102 1 6 Adjust the marker discs in such a way that they mark the tramline which has been cre ated by the tramline coulters 7 Turn the discs on light soils the discs should be placed about parallel seen in driving direction and more on grip on heavy soils to adapt the working intens...

Page 102: ...ansport on roads and ways with filled seed hopper is prohibit ed The brake system is only de signed for the empty machine 2 Stop tractor engine apply parking brake and remove ignition key 3 Close the hopper cover and secure by us ing the rubber loops Fig 103 1 against un intended opening whilst travelling Use the hopper cover hook Fig 103 2 Caution Stop tractor engine apply parking brake and remov...

Page 103: ... the machine always ensure that the sufficient front axle load min 20 of the tractor s net weight is main tained Otherwise the steering ability of the tractor is not en sured Before starting to travel switch on the signal light requires a licence and check for function Lock tractor lower link arms against unintended lowering Observe the sufficient lateral securing of the tractor lower link arms Th...

Page 104: ...ide you with important hints for the safe opera tion of the machine Adhering to these hints serves your safety 10 1 Folding the machine down and in Danger Advise people to leave the operational range of the machine wings before folding the machine wings down and in During the folding procedure a slight angling of the tractor in front of the machine is recommended to improve the view on the catchin...

Page 105: ...ig 109 4 Actuate control valve yellow Lower the rear frame into operational posi tion Machine with AMALOG 1 Adjustment of the hydraulic hand lever Fig 107 1 1 Lever 1 in position A 1 2 Lever 2 in position B 2 Briefly actuate control valve yellow The machine wings Fig 108 1 lift out of the transport locking Fig 108 2 3 Actuate control valve green Fold down machine wing completely fold out the distr...

Page 106: ...During the folding procedure ob serve the possible collision of the wings with the machine If necessary re adjust the inclination of the rear frame 4 Actuate control valve yellow The machine wings Fig 112 1 lower into the transport locking Fig 112 2 Machine with AMALOG 1 Setting the hydraulic hand lever Fig 110 1 1 Lever 1 in position A 1 2 Lever 2 in position B 2 Actuate control valve yellow Fold...

Page 107: ...th the hopper cover hook Fig 113 1 Fig 113 4 Take the ladder out of the catch and lower until the stop Caution Danger of squeezing Only touch the ladder at its steps 5 Climb onto the platform using the ladder 6 Slacken the rubber loops 7 Open the hopper cover 8 If necessary remove foreign parts from the seed hopper 9 Filling the seed hopper e g ο with the aid of a filling auger from a supply vehic...

Page 108: ...harrow Before commencing work check whether the correct tramline bout counter for the first circuit of the field is shown Vor Arbeitsbeginn kontrollieren ob der richtige Fahrgas senzähler für die erste Feldfahrt anzeigt wird Dressed seed is very poisonous to birds The seed should be incorporated carefully and should be covered with soil When lifting up the coulters avoid the trickling of seed Remo...

Page 109: ...u operation If it is intended to prevent the shifting on of the tramline bout counter when the operation is interrupted press the STOP key in the menu operation Locking the track marker actuation The track marker actuation can be locked in the menu operation Folding in track markers at obstacles In order to avoid damage on the track marker when hitting an obstacle the track markers can be folded i...

Page 110: ...115 Reducing the wing pressure 1 AMALOG Lever 2 in position B Fig 114 2 Actuate tractor control valve green folding in the machine Folding rams allow for the reduction of the wing pressure 3 The pressure gauge indicates the adjusted wing pressure Fig 116 10 4 2 Setting the track marker folding Only with AMALOG Reversing tap Fig 117 1 for setting the folded track marker Position A track marker is c...

Page 111: ...ull lock of the tractor steering Fig 118 After turning 1 Actuate Tractor control unit yellow Lower the rear frame completely Lowering the star wheel AMATRON 3 Lowering the track marker 2 AMALOG Actuate Tractor control unit green Lowering the track marker 3 Start driving in the field Fig 119 10 6 Finishing operation in the field 1 Completely fold both track markers into transport position 2 Switch ...

Page 112: ... into the calibration trough or a suitable hopper Fig 120 A commercially available hose DN 140 can be fitted 3 Empty the residual seed see also page 112 10 7 2 Emptying seed dosing unit 1 Secure the tractor and the machine against unintentional start up and rolling before any intervention in the machine 2 Secure the calibration trough s under the dosing unit s Fig 121 3 Close the shutter Fig 122 1...

Page 113: ...l of the metering roller is possible see Seite 78 6 In the same way as for the calibration test turn the star wheel Fig 125 to the left until the metering wheels and the metering units are completely empty For full metering briefly run the electric motor 7 For the complete cleaning when changing the seed type remove the metering wheels see Seite 78 and clean together with the metering unit 8 Close...

Page 114: ... the guards of the electr hydr con trol block 3 Release the hydraulic valve 3 1 Fold boom Pull two valve pins Fig 126 1 out of the valves and rotate 45 degrees until they latch 3 2 Track marker Unscrew and remove two valve pins Fig 126 2 from the valves 4 Advise persons to leave the danger area 5 Fold in the machine with the aid of the trac tor control valves yellow and green 6 Get the machine int...

Page 115: ... in changeable soils e g from heavy to light land resulting in a change of the value of Imp 100m In case of deviations between the adjusted and the actual seed rate the calibration figure Imp 100m should be re determined by driving down a test distance Sowing moist dressed seeds may result in deviations between the adjusted and the actually sown seed rate when there is a period of less than one we...

Page 116: ... vided To do so 1 Unscrew the screw connections Fig 128 1 of the protective cover and remove the pro tective cover Fig 128 2 2 Unscrew the screw connection Fig 128 3 remove chain wheel z 24 Fig 128 4 in stall chain wheel z 18 and screw it in place 3 Unscrew the screw connection Fig 128 5 remove chain wheel z 18 Fig 128 6 and install chain wheel z 24 4 Attach the chain wheel using the screw through...

Page 117: ...sor operational position Wrong sensor adjustment Adjust the sensor AMATRON 3 Blower fan sensor triggers an alarm Wrong setting of alarm trigger limit Change the alarm trigger limit Oil volume too high or too low Adjust the oil volume The sensor blower fan is defec tive Exchange the sensor blower fan Forward speed sensor star wheel Vario gearbox without any function Forward speed sensor is defec ti...

Page 118: ...al care Never ever treat brake air and hydraulic hoses with petrol benzole paraffin or mineral oils After cleaning grease the machine especially after cleaning with a high pressure cleaner steam jet or fat soluble agents Observe the legal prescriptions for the handling and dis posal of cleaning agents Cleaning by using a high pressure cleaner steam jet Important Implicitly observe the following po...

Page 119: ...head 1 Stop the 2 Fold down the combination see Seite 105 3 Apply the parking brake stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key Warning The distributor head is in the machine centre Apply the parking brake stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key Before stepping on clean the way towards the distributor head within the area of the distributor head danger of slipping Danger of acc...

Page 120: ...the parking brake stop the tractor engine and remove the igni tion key Clean the machine before stepping on it danger of slipping There is danger of accident on the way towards the greasing points Lubricants Only use lithium saponified multipurpose grease with EP additives Manufacturer Name of lubricant ARAL Aralub HL2 FINA Marson L2 ESSO Beacon 2 SHELL Ratinax A Important For greasing the wheel h...

Page 121: ...ivoting points hydraulic rams of the wings 10 25 3 Track markers 6 25 4 Draw bar bearing 3 25 5 Traffic light kit on wings 4 50 Axle Brake Fig 132 Fig 132 Name Quantity Interval h 1 Brake shaft bearing outer and inner 4 200 2 Automatic slack adjustment ECO Master 2 1000 3 Exchange grease in the wheel hub bearing Taper roller bearings when worn 2 1000 ...

Page 122: ... to remove the wheel hub with brake drum the taper roller bearings and the seals from the stub axle 5 Mark the removed wheel hubs and bearing cages to ensure that they are not mixed up then fitted again 6 Clean the brake check for wear ensure that it is in ordinary condition and check for function replace worn parts Keep the interior of the brake free from grease and dirt 7 Carefully clean the whe...

Page 123: ...nliness During operation Check distributor heads for cleanli ness Seite 119 Daily after having finished work Empty metering devices and clean Seite 112 Clean the machine if necessary Seite 118 Every week after every 50 hours of operation at the latest Workshop work Check the hydraulic hose lines Seite 124 Every 2 weeks after every 100 operational hours at the latest Check tyre pressure Seite 133 C...

Page 124: ...oil out of reach of children Hydraulic oil must not get into the earth or water When carrying out maintenance and repair work on the hy draulic system observe chapter Safety advice for the op erator Seite 25 Important Ensure the correct connection of the hydraulic hoses Check all hydraulic hoses and connections for damage and cleanliness in regular intervals All hydraulic hoses must be checked for...

Page 125: ...hydraulic hoses if the following inspection criterion are noticed Defects from the casing to the inner lining e g rubbing points cuts tears Check whether the hose casing is brittle tears in the hose mate rial Check hose for deformation which deviate from the common shape of the hose or which do not correspond to the hose circuit This applies both to the pressure free and the pressurised condi tion...

Page 126: ...on the hydraulic hoses are avoided the hoses are arranged and affixed properly to prevent the hoses from rubbing on components or against each other If necessary secure the hydraulic hoses by using guard covers Cover sharp edged components ο the permissible bending radius is observed When connecting a hydraulic hose with moving parts en sure that in the entire range of movement the hose length ens...

Page 127: ...ke system Be particularly careful when carrying out welding burning or drilling work in the area of the brake lines After all adjustment and repair work on the brake system always carry out a brake test General visual check WARNING Carry out a general visual check of the brake system Observe and check the following criteria Pipes hoses and hose couplings may not be damaged or corroded on the outsi...

Page 128: ...en the tyre and the ground and check the play For tangible bearing play Adjusting the bearing play 1 Remove the dust cap or hub cab 2 Remove the splint from the axle nut 3 Tighten the wheel nut whilst turning the wheel until the wheel hub does not turn quite as easily 4 Turn the axle hole back to the next possible splint hole If it covers the same area up to the next hole max 30 5 Insert the splin...

Page 129: ...p For this purpose the wheel and brake drum must be detached Brake pad check Fig 134 3 Open the sight hole Fig 138 1 by pulling out the rubber bung if available At a remaining pad thickness of a Riveted pads 5 mm N 2504 3 mm b Stuck on pads 2 mm the brake pad must be replaced Reinsert the rubber strap Brake adjustment Depending on the function check the wear and function of the brakes continuously...

Page 130: ...n for the standard slack adjuster Automatic re adjustment at a cam turning of approx 15 The ideal lever position cannot be influenced due to the cylinder fixing is approx 15 prior to its right angling in direction of actuation Function check for automatic slack adjuster Fig 134 6 1 Remove the rubber seal cap 2 Use the ring spanner to turn back the set ting screw arrow by about turn in coun ter clo...

Page 131: ...ts on tubes and hoses 4 Replace porous and defective hoses 5 The two circuit service brake system is regarded as tight when the pressure drop is not more than 0 15 bar within 10 minutes 6 Tighten the leaking points or replace leaking valves 2 Checking the pressure in the air reservoir 1 Connect a pressure gauge with the inspection port of the air reservoir Required value 6 0 to 8 1 0 2 bar 3 Check...

Page 132: ...red 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 from t...

Page 133: ...uired air pressure in the tyres depends on ο the tyre size ο the tyre carrying capacity ο the forward speed The lifespan of tyres is reduced by ο overload ο too low a tyre air pressure ο too high a tyre air pressure Important The air pressure difference in the tyres of one axle must not exceed 0 1 bar The tyre pressure may increase by 1 bar after a fast travel or warm weather By no means reduce th...

Page 134: ...on the way towards the distributor head and within the area of the distributor head Check whether the tramline switching has been properly adjusted in relation to the track width of the husbandry tractor The seed tubes Fig 142 1 of the tramline coulters must be affixed to the distributor head openings which can be closed by the shutters Fig 142 2 If necessary exchange the seed tube among each othe...

Page 135: ...on clean the way towards the distributor head and within the range of the distributor head danger of slipping Danger on the way towards the distributor head and within the area of the distributor head Das Schieber aktivieren deaktivieren ist einfacher bei betätigter Fahrgassenschaltung Position der Schieber ist sichtbar Activate or deactivate the shutters 1 Apply the parking brake stop the tractor...

Page 136: ...heck the oil level inside the Vario gearbox 1 Park the machine on level ground 2 The oil level must be visible in the oil gauge window Fig 147 1 of the Vario gearbox 3 Check the Vario gearbox for leakage 4 When leaks are notices have the Vario gearbox repaired in an authorised work shop 5 Take the required gearbox oil from table Fig 147 6 Fill the Vario gearbox up to the oil gauge window Fig 147 1...

Page 137: ... hand side 1 8 Track marker right hand side 1 9 Reservoir 10 Folding left hand 11 Folding right hand 12 Harrow pressure 13 Coulter pressure 14 Distributor head folding 15 Connection to tractor control valve yellow 2 16 Connection to tractor control valve yellow 1 17 Connection to tractor control valve red 1 18 Connection to pressure free return flow red 2 19 Connection to tractor control valve gre...

Page 138: ...k mark er left hand 11 Track marker left hand side 1 12 Track marker left hand side 2 13 Lifting 14 Pre emergence marker 15 Star wheel 16 Coulter pressure 17 Valve Changing over coul ter pressure lifting 18 Connection to tractor control valve yellow 1 19 Connection to tractor control valve yellow 2 20 Connection to tractor control valve Hose mark ing red 2 21 Connection to pressure free return flo...

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