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Challenger Techstar CVT MT525B Series, Operators Instruction Book

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6 . SPECIFICATIONS

6.6

Challenger MT500B EU

6.2 -  GROUND SPEEDS

6.2.1 - 

Ground speed with "TECHstar CVT" continuous transmission

NOTE: Speeds are limited as required by legislation in force in the relevant countries. Speed is limited electroni-
cally.

6.3 -  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Range

Forward

Reverse

Tortoise

Field speeds

kph

0 - 32 

0 - 20

mph

0 - 20

0 - 12.4

Hare

Road speeds

kph

0 - 40

0 - 40

mph

0 - 25

0 - 25

Voltage:

12 volts negative ground

Batteries:

2 maintenance free batteries

Alternator:

150 A

Safe start-up:

Operated by the clutch pedal

Headlights:

European code 40/45 W

Sidelights:

5 W

Direction indicators:

21 W

Number plate light:

10 W

Work headlights:

55 W - H3
35 W (bulbs Xenon optional)

Instrument panel lighting and indicator lights: 3 W - 2 W - 1.2 W

Roof light:

10 W

 Fig. 1

Summary of Contents for Techstar CVT MT525B Series

Page 1: ...Challenger MT525B 535B 545B 555B 565B 575B Series Agricultural Tractors AGCO SA Beauvais France RC B562 104 539 January 2005 N 3378697M1 Issue 1 Challenger MT500B EU English ...

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Page 3: ...CTOR IDENTIFICATION Chapter 2 INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY Chapter 3 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 4 OPERATION Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS Chapter 7 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS Chapter 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Appendix CONVERSION TABLES Index ...

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Page 5: ...1 TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION 1 1 Challenger MT500B EU 1 Chapter 1 TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION ...

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Page 7: ...1 TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION 1 3 Challenger MT500B EU 1 CONTENTS 1 1 SERIAL NUMBERS 1 5 ...

Page 8: ...1 TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION 1 4 Challenger MT500B EU ...

Page 9: ...DEALER OR AGENT ALWAYS INDICATE YOUR TRACTOR SERIAL NUMBER Registration plate according to country Fig 1 CE 013 01 05 Fig 2 Name plate with serial number according to country CE 014 01 05 Front axle Serial number Z2 095 Fig 3 CAT engine serial number Fig 4 MT0041103 Cab serial number CE 012 01 05 Fig 5 ...

Page 10: ...1 6 Challenger MT500B EU MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER OWNER NAME AND ADDRESS if applicable DEALER STREET TOWN STATE ZIP CODE DEALER CODE TRACTOR RECEIVED FROM tick one of the following FACTORY OTHER DEALER transfer ...

Page 11: ...2 INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY 2 1 Challenger MT500B EU 2 Chapter 2 INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY ...

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Page 13: ...ipment 2 8 2 14 2 Protect yourself 2 9 2 14 3 Use all available protective and safety devices 2 9 2 14 4 Equipment check 2 10 2 14 5 Clean the tractor 2 10 2 14 6 Protect the environment 2 11 2 15 SERVICING THE TRACTOR 2 11 2 16 STARTING 2 11 2 16 1 Warn personnel before starting 2 11 2 16 2 Get on and off the tractor safely 2 11 2 16 3 Safe start up 2 11 2 16 4 Follow recommended start up procedu...

Page 14: ...2 INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY 2 4 Challenger MT500B EU 2 18 SAFETY AFTER OPERATION 2 17 2 19 DESCRIPTION OF DECALS 2 18 ...

Page 15: ...resent book includes all information available about the product at the time of publication The manufacturer re serves the right to modify it at any time 2 3 WARRANTY The warranty that applies to this tractor can be found on the purchase order and warranty conditions card given by the dealer at the time of purchase As set out by the terms and conditions listed on the pur chase order form signed by...

Page 16: ... time of tractor delivery or later It is essential that operators use and understand the rel evant instruction books of such implements and attach ments 2 7 MAXIMUM TRAVEL SPEEDS DANGER Road use of agricultural tractors is subject to speed restrictions depending on the bulkiness of the equipment and weight of the transported load Consult the regulatory texts in force in the relevant countries SAFE...

Page 17: ...t also bystanders Study the features in this book with care and make them a work ing part of your safety program Keep in mind that this safety section is written only for this type of machine Also study the usual protective measures taken when working and in particular REMEMBER THAT SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU YOU CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 2 10 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION Whenever you see the w...

Page 18: ...never above the centre line of the rear axle Operate the tractor smoothly no jerky turns starts or stops When the tractor is stopped apply the parking brake securely Lower the implement and remove the ignition key DO NOT MODIFY OR REMOVE any part of the equip ment and DO NOT USE attachments unless they are properly matched to your tractor 2 13 PROTECTION 2 13 1 Cab The ROPS Roll Over Protective St...

Page 19: ...r a face shield Hearing protection Respirator or filter mask Inclement weather clothing Reflective clothing Heavy gloves neoprene for chemicals leather for rough work Safety shoes DO NOT wear loose clothing jewellery or other items and tie up long hair which could catch on controls or other parts of the equipment Learn where fire extinguishers and first aid or emergency equipment is kept and where...

Page 20: ... Check the tractor and implement hydraulic system Have any leaks or damaged parts repaired or replaced WARNING Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin or eyes and cause serious personal injury blindness or death Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect leaks DO NOT USE YOUR BARE HANDS Wear safety goggles for eye protectio...

Page 21: ...standers particularly children are a suita ble distance away before starting the engine 2 16 2 Get on and off the tractor safely Always use three point contact with the machine and face the machine when you get on it Three point contact means both hands and one foot or one hand and both feet are in contact with the machine at all times when getting on and off Clean your shoes and wipe your hands b...

Page 22: ...ted Remove the wire from the thermostat which will be found on the manifold Tape the end of the wire to prevent an electrical short circuit 2 17 WORKING SAFELY WARNING An unbalanced tractor could over turn and cause injury or death Make sure front frame counterweights wheel weights and wheel ballast are used as recom mended by the manufacturer DO NOT add extra coun terweights to compensate for an ...

Page 23: ...ing is operating properly After starting recheck the steering right and left Be certain you have full steering and brake control If differential is locked DO NOT operate at high speed or turn the tractor until the differential lock is disengaged DO NOT LIFT a load over anyone Keep others away from the working area DO NOT ALLOW others to stand beside or walk beneath a raised implement Fig 11 DO NOT...

Page 24: ...ks Fig 13 Avoid ditches banks and riversides which might give way When you must drive on a steep slope avoid turning at the top of the slope Slow down and turn in a wide turn ing circle Drive straight on uphill or downhill slopes and never drive across them Keep the heavier end of the tractor facing towards the top of the slope when driving up and down it If a tractor fitted with lateral implement...

Page 25: ...ransmission control lever in neutral engage parking brake and chock both tractor and implement wheels When operating mobile PTO driven equipment DO NOT leave the tractor seat until the PTO drive is disen gaged the transmission is in neutral the parking brake is engaged the engine shut off and the ignition key removed DO NOT use PTO adapters reducers or extensions as they extend the PTO coupler and...

Page 26: ...h slack in the chain to permit turning Contact your dealer for a chain of equal or greater strength than the weight of the trailed implement Fig 16 Ensure that all trailed implements are fitted with a safety chain linking the tractor to the implement if required by law Fig 16 Pull only from the approved drawbars Towing or attach ing to other locations may cause the tractor to overturn Fig 17 2 17 ...

Page 27: ...f your tractor Use extreme caution when transporting on snow cov ered or slippery roads Wait for traffic to clear before entering a public road Beware of blind intersections Slow down until you have a clear view DO NOT attempt to pass at any intersection Slow down for turns and curves Make wide gentle turns Signal your intent to slow stop or turn Shift to a lower gear before going up or down hills...

Page 28: ...the positive cables WARNING Keep all shields covers and guards fastened in place while engine is running CAUTION Beware hot parts DO NOT REMOVE OR OBSCURE DECAL 3596037 M1 CAUTION TO AVOID POSSIBLE TRAC TOR OVERTURN TOW ONLY FROM THE DRAWBAR OR LOWER LINKS OF THREE POINT HITCH CAUTION High pressure steam and hot water Remove cap carefully DO NOT REMOVE OR OBSCURE DECAL 3596029 M1 3782489 M1 Locate...

Page 29: ...D IN THE OP ERATOR INSTRUCTION BOOK Located on the starter motor Located on the fenders to the rear of the cab 3713698 M1 WARNING If tractor is overturning hold onto the steer ing wheel Do not leave seat DO NOT REMOVE OR OBSCURE DECAL 3580313 M1 Located at the rear of the passenger seat Do not stop the engine while the tractor is running 3783395M1 Located on the inner side of the right hand door L...

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Page 31: ...3 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 3 1 Challenger MT500B EU 3 Chapter 3 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...

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Page 33: ...ights Fig 6 3 8 3 3 CONTROL DISPLAY 3 9 3 4 DOT MATRIX SCREEN 3 10 3 5 PEDALS 3 10 3 6 RIGHT HAND CONSOLE 3 11 3 7 LEFT HAND CONSOLE 3 13 3 8 SEAT 3 13 3 8 1 Description Fig 19 3 13 3 8 2 Operation 3 14 3 9 STEERING WHEEL 3 15 3 10 UPPER CONSOLE 3 16 3 10 1 Air conditioning system 3 17 3 10 2 Manual air conditioning system 3 17 3 10 3 Automatic air conditioning system optional 3 17 3 11 SUN VISOR ...

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Page 35: ...iper front and rear windscreen washer and horn indicator functions 3 Steering wheel adjustment see details in Fig 23 4 DOT MATRIX controls see details in Fig 10 5 Parameter display selector Ref 21 Fig 2 6 Main light switch 7 Hazard warning lights and control switch 8 Direction of travel and PowerShuttle control lever 9 Electromechanical brake control ParkLock INSTRUMENT PANEL Fig 1 3 6 7 8 1 5 9 Z...

Page 36: ...on 3 to fully disconnect all electrical equipment the key must be moved back through the accessory position 2 to the stop position 1 10 15 20 25 5 0 RPM x 100 1 2 2 KPH MPH RPM A A B 540 750 1000 KPH MPH RPM A A B AUTO AUTO S v 1 S v 2 Fig 2 10 11 19 20 16 21 21 17 12 INSTRUMENT PANEL 14 15 18 13 Z3A 993 08 04 Fig 3 Z2 005 1 2 3 5 4 Z2 187 B 1 3 4 7 6 5 2 Fig 4 Legend 1 Windscreen wiper 0 Stop J I...

Page 37: ...s Fig 7 16 Headlight indicator light blue 17 Direction indicator light for the first trailer green 18 Direction indicator light for the second trailer green 19 Control indicator lights for functions in use see details in Fig 5 20 Failure and parking brake control indicator lights see details in Fig 6 If one of the indicator lights remains lit after the engine has started or during normal use stop ...

Page 38: ...tion key is turned in the start switch and usually go out once the engine is run ning If they light up when the engine is running normally stop the engine at once and investigate the cause of the problem 7 Auxiliary hydraulics oil temperature indicator light red 8 15 micron auxiliary hydraulics oil filter clogging indi cator light yellow 9 Parking brake indicator light red 10 Grid heater indicator...

Page 39: ...s warning light illuminates during operation con sult your agent or dealer 18 Alternator charge indicator light red 3 3 CONTROL DISPLAY Fig 8 This control screen allows the different parameter displays to be monitored 1 Forward neutral reverse liquid crystal display 2 Reverse shuttle sensitivity indicator 3 Selected symbol display rear PTO engine speed for ward ground speed All parameters that can...

Page 40: ...el key 3 5 PEDALS Fig 11 1 Clutch pedal This is fitted with a safety start switch Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the ignition key NOTE Do not keep the clutch pedal pressed fully or half down 2 Brake pedals The two brake pedals can either be used separately or locked together using latch 3 3 Brake pedals locking latch 4 Foot throttle Use of the foot throttle enables a momentary inc...

Page 41: ...B speed 15 Suspended front axle switch 16 Cab suspension switch 17 Neutral PTO switch 18 540 rpm PTO control button 19 540E Economy PTO control switch 20 1000 rpm PTO control switch 21 540 540E Economy or 1000 rpm rear PTO ON OFF switch 22 Rear power take off selector switch in automatic mode 23 Multi function armrest 24 Hydraulic spool valve control Joystick optional 25 Height depth setting knob ...

Page 42: ...ront of roof 5 Flashing beacon optional 6 Work headlights at rear of roof 7 Digital clock and temperature sensor Press button A to select and change the time or temperature display Adjusting the clock to change the time press but tons B or C to select the information hr or min to be changed Temperature control Press button A to select the outside temperature display To change from Cel sius to Fahr...

Page 43: ...ger seat optional 43 Storage compartment 44 Can carrier 3 8 SEAT 3 8 1 Description Fig 19 1 Weight adjustment 2 Height adjustment 3 Fore aft adjustment 4 Backrest angle adjustment 5 Swivel adjustment 6 Adjustable backrest extension 7 Lumbar support adjustment 8 Fore aft isolator control 9 Armrest angle adjustment 10 Seat pan angle adjustment 11 Seat depth adjustment Fig 16 Z2 415 05 03 35 37 36 Z2...

Page 44: ...ever must latch into the desired position It should not be possible to move the driver seat into another position when it is locked 4 Backrest angle adjustment 5 Swivel adjustment Pull the lever until you feel resistance which allows you to turn the seat 20 to the left and 10 to the right Lockable every 10 If you pull more strongly to overcome the resistance the swivel is unlocked and you can turn...

Page 45: ...n trac tor is in motion 3 9 STEERING WHEEL Fig 23 The steering wheel angle and height can be adjusted ex cept platform versions Both adjustments are made by a single lever 1 Height adjustment 2 Angle adjustment DANGER Adjustments of the steering wheel must be done with the tractor stopped Fig 21 10 11 Fig 22 12 Z2 197 Z2 199 12 13 Z3A 744 07 04 Fig 23 1 2 ...

Page 46: ...le depending on model A Outside air intake B Recycling 3 4 speed ventilator heater fan control if fitted 4 Heater controls Blue cold Red warm 5 Automatic air conditioning system control optional 6 Radio if fitted 7 Drink storage compartment which is cooled when the tractor is equipped with air conditioning 8 Adjustable air circulation vents 9 Lighting of console 10 Roof hatch Z2 425 05 03 Fig 24 3...

Page 47: ...ature 4 Reduce the speed of fan 1 with the knob 3 to obtain a comfortable temperature Air conditioning stop reset the fan knob 1 and temperature switch knob 2 to zero to stop the air conditioning NOTE If a low fan speed and a low temperature are used for long periods the evaporator may start to ice up If icing occurs adjust the temperature control knob to raise the temperature and if the icing con...

Page 48: ...essor A C LED is lit LO is displayed on the LCD screen 3 10 3 7 Defrosting function This function is activated by pressing button 4 approxi mate time 3 minutes The relevant indicator light comes on To switch off the defrost option and return to the previous condition press the defrost switch again the LED 4 is switched off or once the 3 minutes have passed The compressor is activated A C LED is li...

Page 49: ...tored and the letter A automatic appears in the tractor icon Each time the unit is activated if the external temperature is higher than a pre determined level before overriding the recycling function wait 2 minutes to change the air inside the cab NOTE If external temperatures are high it is advisable to work with the system in Recycling mode with con trol knob 1 in automatic position 3 11 SUN VIS...

Page 50: ...nticlockwise direction then lift the bonnet side panel To close the bonnet repeat the operation in reverse order refitting the locking knobs in their original holes and turning clockwise to ensure they hold in place correctly NOTE Use the special wrench provided in the tool box for the locking unlocking operation Fig 28 MT 0131103 Fig 29 MT 0141103 ...

Page 51: ...4 OPERATION 4 1 Challenger MT500B EU 4 Chapter 4 OPERATION ...

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Page 53: ... 8 Clutch coupler function 4 12 4 5 9 Setting restart speeds for shifting 4 13 4 5 10 Using the DOT MATRIX screen 4 14 4 5 11 ParkLock electrohydraulic brake 4 18 4 6 TRACTOR TOWING 4 18 4 7 BRAKES 4 18 4 8 FRONT AXLE ENGAGEMENT 4WD 4 19 4 9 DIFFERENTIAL LOCK 4 19 4 10 SUSPENDED CAB 4 20 4 11 FRONT PTO 4 20 4 12 REAR PTO 4 20 4 12 1 Selecting PTO speed 4 20 4 12 2 Engaging the power take off 4 21 ...

Page 54: ...6 THREE POINT LINKAGE 4 31 4 16 1 Linkage 4 31 4 16 2 Lower links 4 31 4 16 3 Telescopic lower links 4 32 4 16 4 Lift rods 4 32 4 16 5 Stabilisers 4 33 4 16 6 Adjustment procedures 4 33 4 17 DRAWBARS AND HITCHES 4 34 4 17 1 Perforated bar 4 34 4 17 2 Swinging drawbar 4 34 4 17 3 Stud for semi mounted trailer 4 34 4 17 4 Roller type swinging drawbar 4 35 4 17 5 4 wheel trailer clevis hitch Easy adj...

Page 55: ...he wheel nuts must be retightened daily until their torque has stabilised see chapter 6 4 2 START UP IMPORTANT Before starting the tractor refer to the Service Guide chapter 5 IMPORTANT Before starting never run the engine in a closed space Never run the engine unless you are sat at the steering wheel of the tractor CAUTION After a long standstill to ensure lubrication of the turbocharger bearings...

Page 56: ...the hand throttle CAUTION When using the foot throttle the hand throttle should be placed in the idle position Do not keep your foot on the clutch pedal or maintain it at mid travel Always descend slopes with the tractor in gear and the clutch engaged When turning on headlands with heavy mounted implements reduce engine speeds If the engine is not running steering is not power assisted 4 4 2 Selec...

Page 57: ...tractor is working in conditions where water comes higher than the wheel hubs corrosion damage can occur to some of the components Consult your dealer or agent for sealing precautions Failure to do so can invalidate the warranty 4 4 4 PowerShuttle control Control located to the left of the steering wheel Fig 7 The PowerShuttle control is used to quickly change direc tion of travel forward or rever...

Page 58: ...ever Fig 8 To start the tractor moving forward or reverse travel the correct transmis sion ratio must be selected 4 5 2 2 Fast Shifting When changing the direction of travel the tractor decreas es to a halt then accelerates in the opposite direction Shifting is inhibited but not blocked when the following functions are active the underspeed supervisor the turbo clutch function During tractor movem...

Page 59: ...ing on trans mission speed There are two possible settings in pedal mode Power mode P is displayed This is the max speed at the max engine speed no pro grammed max engine speed Economy mode E is displayed In this case maximum speed at 1 800 rpm engine speed 1 800 is the maximum engine speed in this mode NOTE In pedal mode each time the button 3 Fig 10 is pressed the setting changes between power m...

Page 60: ...in brackets 3 and 6 There is a mechanical stop when shifting to bracket 2 or bracket 3 NOTE If speed regulation is active pressing the lever automatically deactivates it 4 5 5 Selecting Hare or Tortoise range The TECHstar CVT transmission possesses 2 gear rang es Each range is limited as shown by the following table A button 4 on the right hand console Fig 15 is used for shifting Hare Tortoise ran...

Page 61: ...ed To shift between stored speeds press once on the SV1 or SV2 button Fig 16 Press for more than 3 seconds on but ton SV1 or SV2 Fig 16 to store the actual tractor speed and replace the previous stored speed The speed regulator can only be activated if the follow ing conditions are respected Clutch pedal not activated The tractor is running and has reached restart speed The engine speed is higher ...

Page 62: ...lutch function Although the TECHstar CVT transmission has neither feed clutch nor coupler the tractor possesses a clutch pedal This pedal allows to control the traction effort as with standard clutch slip When an obstacle appears suddenly the tractor can be rapidly stopped just like a conventional tractor by pressing the clutch and brake pedals 4 5 8 2 Coupler function Traction power is limited at...

Page 63: ...r to adjust to the required value To set value 3 Fig 22 Depress the clutch pedal put the PowerShuttle lever in po sition 6 Fig 23 then move the PowerShuttle lever to or to adjust to the required value Presettings are different in the Hare and Tortoise ranges They are stored when the engine is stopped The displayed value corresponds to the speed in kph obtained when the engine speed is 1800 rpm If ...

Page 64: ... screen is initialised when starting the tractor Fig 24 To access the different menus press the DOT MATRIX control buttons 26 and follow the instruc tions given in the table on the next page Fig 25 1 DOT MATRIX control 2 DOT MATRIX screen Fig 24 Z2 451 05 03 Fig 25 Z3A 1500 11 04 1 2 Fig 26 Z3A 1202 10 04 ...

Page 65: ...akes place 1 5 seconds after the lever is acti vated If not authorised declutching takes place as soon as the lever is activated To display from the previous screen To increase or decrease the value Pedal mode sensitivity screen Used to adjust acceleration and deceleration sensitivity in pedal mode operation To display from the previous screen Press 5 seconds to reset Fuel used screen Indicates fu...

Page 66: ...ed This menu allows to adjust the engine speed when changing linkage status work or transport The operating conditions are ON mode PowerShuttle lever out of neutral tractor moving When the linkage transport mode is selected engine speed B is activated after the preset time When the linkage working mode is selected engine speed A is activated after the preset time To display from the previous scree...

Page 67: ...lves over the linkage and vice versa Maximum linkage value 100 Minimum spool valve value 0 Minimum linkage value 20 Maximum spool valve value 80 To display from the previous screen Error code screen Displays all tractor error codes Each error code is displayed for 4 seconds in a loop To display from the previous screen To increase or decrease the value Brightness screen Setting screen brightness T...

Page 68: ...ds open padlock symbol IMPORTANT For the ParkLock to disengage after engine start up the electronic control must record a switch of the control A from the closed padlock posi tion to the open padlock position If not the ParkLock remains engaged even if the control is in the open pad lock position DANGER Engage the control into locked position closed padlock symbol before leaving the driver s seat ...

Page 69: ... engaged 4 9 DIFFERENTIAL LOCK The rear axle differential lock is used to prevent the rear wheels from slipping in relation to one another and thus limits tractor wheel slip during field work IMPORTANT During field manoeuvres turning is diffi cult with the differentials locked engaged For this rea son it must be disengaged to carry out manoeuvres Fig 31 To engage the differential lock press the en...

Page 70: ...slide the red safety slider in the direction indicated by the arrow while pressing the switch ref D in order to unlock it Push as shown by Ref E to stop the PTO 4 12 REAR PTO 4 12 1 Selecting PTO speed The PTO can be engaged and disengaged independently of the transmission To engage PTO a PTO speed must be selected first Therefore 540 rpm 540E rpm or 1000 rpm speeds de pending on option can be obt...

Page 71: ...TO clutch automatically adapts to the con ditions required to start the implement To stop the PTO press the PTO control button 19 Fig 36 again Engaging PTO in automatic mode This function allows the PTO to be automatically stopped temporarily when the linkage control is in Lift position e g operation at headlands For this press the PTO control button to engage automatic mode 22 Fig 36 The PTO enga...

Page 72: ...s to it Take all safety precautions in any operation involving implements driven by the PTO Always stop the PTO using the button 19 Fig 36 DANGER Power take off Never step across any shaftline Do not use the tractor or implement drawbars as a step Never use the universal joint shaft as a footstep Never wear loose fitting clothes Remain at a safe distance from the universal joint shaft 4 12 3 Flang...

Page 73: ...l system knob G Linkage lowering indicator light H Linkage lifting indicator light I Console locking and malfunction self diagnostic indi cator light J Active transport control system indicator light K Lowering speed automatic control indicator light L Quick soil engagement M Active wheel slip control N Linkage console locking indicator light Data 3 option Fig 41 B D C J F I K H G Fig 40 Z2 476 05...

Page 74: ...comes on 4 13 2 Lowering To lower the linkage turn knob A clockwise The lowering indicator light G will come on In automatic mode lowering speed is governed by two pa rameters the weight of the implement and ground speed The indicator light K comes on when this mode is select ed Legend Fig 43 1 Lowering lock position 2 Lowering speed slow 3 Lowering speed fast 4 Automatic mode 4 13 3 Lifting To li...

Page 75: ...lector switch E is in the Neutral or Down posi tion pressing the external control buttons will cause the linkage to be raised or lowered NOTE The movement of the lift arms stops as soon as the button is released When the external control is used the lowering speed is 70 of the maximum speed the speed setting D does not operate For safety when the external buttons are operated the cab control conso...

Page 76: ...control selector knob B Adjust the working depth using knob A The Lift and Lower indicator lights H and G allow to display the work being carried out 4 13 10 Operation at headlands Put the Lift Lower selector switch E into the Lift position The linkage will rise to the preselected maximum lift posi tion C In order to resume work put the Lift Lower selector switch E into Lower The depth settings pr...

Page 77: ...on implement requirements including when maximum flow is not required for example for a specific application or when the speed of the hydraulic motors needs adjusting using the spool valve specific to the motor concerned It is also useful for keeping available a flow of oil for the si multaneous use of the linkage and of the auxiliary hydrau lics To regulate the flow of oil turn the knob 1 of the ...

Page 78: ... press button 3 Fig 60 to record and set the flow If a stored flow rate must be changed or cancelled operate the Joystick then press the Memory key 3 for 5 seconds to restore the maximum flow rate 4 15 5 2 Operating with Datatronic 2 Fig 52 When starting the engine the Joystick is not operational and the red indicator light is lit When the Datatronic 2 has been installed the correspond ing setting...

Page 79: ...ns by actuating the lock D Neutral position Fig 54 Ram rod extraction position for example Fig 55 Ram rod retraction position for example Fig 56 Floating position Fig 57 To activate the floating position push the lever to its maxi mum position E then release it The lever returns to its in itial position while the spool valve is in floating position To deactivate the floating position move the leve...

Page 80: ...NOTE See the HYDRAULIC SPOOL VALVES applica tion in chapter 7 for storing flow rates and the activa tion times of each spool valve When the engine is started the spool valve controls are un available and the button red indicator light 4 is lit When the Datatronic 3 has been installed the corresponding settings in the active window are locked lock icon displayed 1 Press button 4 Fig 60 to make the ...

Page 81: ...d controls are available to lift or lower the installed implements Button 4 ON OFF Fig 51 flashes and the relevant error code is displayed on the tractor onboard computer if in stalled Operation Move one of the levers on the spool valves by pressing as shown A to lower or by pulling as shown B to lift Stop the engine then restart it in order to reactivate the SMS controls 4 16 THREE POINT LINKAGE ...

Page 82: ... rods Fig 65 The lift rods have one hole 1 for the high position and a slot 2 for the floating position when the pin 5 is in position 3 for wide implements or implements with depth wheel A fixed low position 4 can be obtained by moving the pin 5 For rods without hole 1 only the floating position 3 and the fixed low position 4 can be obtained Z2 V538 Fig 63 V539 Fig 64 1 Fig 65 V531 1 4 3 V529 V530...

Page 83: ...t position A Install Cat 2 linkage drawbars B Set lift rods length as required C Set lower link travel as required Fig 67 D Fully screw in stabilisers E Start the engine F According to models Tractors with Lift Lower push buttons Set the control panel hitch Lift Lower switch to Lift then to Neutral Press Lift button until lower links reach highest position Stop the engine Unscrew stabilisers Fig 6...

Page 84: ...ig 69 4 17 2 Swinging drawbar Suitable for trailed implements only Fig 70 Adjustments Height a clevis is bolted either above or below the bar thereby giving two height positions Offset remove the R clips and take out the clevis pins Position the drawbar as required Refit the clevis pins and secure them with the clips to hold the drawbar in the re quired position Maximum tractable weight 13 000 kg ...

Page 85: ... heavy trailed implements It makes sharp turns at the headland easier by allowing the drawbar to swing with the implement 4 17 5 4 wheel trailer clevis hitch Easy adjustment type Fig 72 To modify the clevis height turn the handle to the left and raise or lower the clevis between the notches To lock the clevis reposition the handle until the safety mechanism engages in notch A Maximum vertical load...

Page 86: ...ab floor right hand side Fig 73 Remove the protective shield Fig 74 and Fig 75 Position the emergency lever on the control unit C Fig 76 Move the TECHstar CVT transmission to neutral posi tion middle position Ref 1 Fig 77 Fig 73 Z2 597 05 03 Fig 74 Z3A 777 07 04 Fig 75 Z2 599 05 03 Fig 76 Z3A 741 07 04 Fig 77 2 1 3 Z2 601 07 03 ...

Page 87: ... lever Maximum speed in the Hare range is 34 kph in forward position and 25 kph in reverse position For the Tortoise range maximum speed is 15 kph in forward position and 11 kph in reverse position Stop the engine if it is running Open the cover located on the cab floor right hand side Fig 73 Remove the protective shield Fig 74 and Fig 75 Position the limp home lever on the range control Ref 2 Fig...

Page 88: ...ion of travel anti clockwise direction forward travel Clockwise reverse travel NOTE Travel speed depends on the rotational value of the lever Carefully release the clutch pedal The tractor moves in the previously set direction of travel and manually reaches the selected ratio To deactivate the limp home mode stop the tractor and switch off the ignition key ERROR CodeTLPH ERROR Code 4159 Fig 82 Z2 ...

Page 89: ...5 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 5 1 Challenger MT500B EU 5 Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...

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Page 91: ... 5 12 5 7 2 Oil level 5 12 5 7 3 Drain the engine oil every 400 hours 5 12 5 7 4 Change the engine oil filter s every 400 hours 5 13 5 7 5 Closed circuit breather 5 13 5 8 FUEL SYSTEM 5 14 5 8 1 Fuel prefilter and filter 5 14 5 8 2 Bleeding the fuel system 5 14 5 8 3 Fuel injection pump regulator and injectors 5 14 5 8 4 Fuel tank 5 14 5 9 AIR FILTER 5 15 5 9 1 Prefilter and main filter 5 15 5 10 ...

Page 92: ...7 4 Inflation pressure 5 24 5 17 5 Pressure under load bar psi 5 24 5 17 6 Ballasting the tractor 5 25 5 17 7 Using the front loader 5 25 5 18 WHEELS 5 27 5 19 TRACK ADJUSTMENTS 5 27 5 19 1 Front wheel track 5 27 5 19 2 Rear wheel track mm 5 29 5 20 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 5 30 5 20 1 Batteries 5 30 5 20 2 Alternator 5 30 5 20 3 Trailer socket ISO 5 30 5 20 4 Headlight adjustment 5 31 5 20 5 Xenon wo...

Page 93: ...front axle universal joints 4WD 17 Lubricate the steering pivots suspended front axle 5 1 4 Transmission and hydraulics 18 Check transmission auxiliary hydraulic oil level 19 Change oil level in the rear final drive units according to model 20 Change the transmission oil 10 micron high pressure filter element 21 Change the 15 micron return filter auxiliary hydraulics 22 Lubricate the linkage shaft...

Page 94: ...ally controlled systems for correct operation z z z z z 23 Reset the Maintenance parameters on the Datatronic z z z z z 24 Check multi pin Deutsch connectors for moisture and repack with SGB grease if necessary z z z z Front axle and steering 25 Check oil level in front axle and epicyclic drive units 4WD z z 26 Change oil in front axle and epicyclic drive units 4WD z z 27 Check front wheel hub ste...

Page 95: ...ue of all wheel and rim nuts and bolts z z z z z 61 Lubricate all points with grease or oil as specified in the Operator Instruction Book z z z z z 62 Check all safety guards are in place with readable stuck decals z z z z z 63 Road test the tractor to check all transmission controls for correct operation z z z z z 64 Road test the tractor to check the steering and brakes for correct operation z z...

Page 96: ...attery safety 5 3 3 Front axle and steering 7 Check oil level in front axle and epicyclic drive units 4WD 8 Grease drive shaft front axle universal joints 4WD section 5 6 9 Lubricate the steering pivots suspended front axle 10 Check steering and toe in adjustment including tyre wear and damage 5 3 4 Transmission and hydraulics 11 Check transmission auxiliary hydraulic oil level 12 Check oil level ...

Page 97: ... Cooler 4WD axle stub pivot pins Inspection cover Radar Electrical harnesses and connections Safety decals Engine Terrac Motor 15W 40 Cooling system Napgel C2230 in conformity with BS 6580 1992 Europe UK Transmission and auxiliary hydraulics Terrac Extra or Terrac Tractran 9 Fluid 9 Front axle front final drive units Terrac Trans 85 W 140 Clutch control Pentosin CHF 11S liquid General greasing Ter...

Page 98: ...icing schedule according to the Service Guide 1 Lift rods Ref 1 Fig 1 6 grease nipples 2 Stabilisers Ref 2 Fig 2 2 grease nipples 3 3rd point top link 2 grease nipples 4 Clevis hitch 1 grease nipple Also lubricate the inside of the vertical sliderails with mo lybdenum grease Mo S2 as indicated by M1225 speci fications Fig 1 Z2 493 05 03 1 Fig 2 Z2 492 05 03 2 Z2 491 05 03 Fig 3 CE 004 01 05 Fig 4 ...

Page 99: ...he tractor before greasing 6 Sisu engines Grease engine water pump 1 grease nipple 7 Front stub pivot pins 4WD 4 grease nipples 8 Suspended front axle ram pivot pins 1 grease nipple 9 4WD drive shaft rear 1 grease nipple Fig 5 MT 0251103 MT 0181103 Fig 6 Z2 646 09 04 Fig 7 Z2 581 05 03 Z2 582 05 03 Fig 8 Z2 647 09 04 ...

Page 100: ...he level reaches the MIN mark on the dipstick Top up if necessary 5 7 3 Drain the engine oil every 400 hours Drain the oil when the engine is warm remove the plug 1 Fig 9 from the engine sump with the tractor standing on level ground Refit and tighten the drain plug to a torque of 3 5 daNm Refill with an approved oil to the MAX mark on the dipstick NOTE Allow time for the oil to settle in the sump...

Page 101: ...at the engine will not start discon nect the electrical stop control of the fuel injection pump Run the engine and check for leaks then recheck the oil level and top up if necessary The valves clearance should be checked by your dealer or agent every 1200 hours 5 7 5 Closed circuit breather Depending on the model Check hoses periodically for leak age abrasion or other damage A Fig 14 Ensure regula...

Page 102: ...he engine and check the fuel filter for tightness 7 Bleed the fuel system NOTE To avoid water condensing in the fuel tank refill with fuel at the end of the working day 5 8 2 Bleeding the fuel system To ensure correct operation of the engine the fuel system must be in perfect condition and free of air The bleeding of the fuel supply system is automatic How ever to avoid activating the starter moto...

Page 103: ...ompressed air onto the filter from the inside outwards at a maximum pressure of 5 bar 75psi keeping the filter sufficiently far from the nozzle After cleaning ensure the prefilter is not damaged by illuminating the inside to check that there are no holes and check the condition of the seals 4 Before refitting the element wipe the filter body with a damp cloth to remove any dust 5 If the clogging i...

Page 104: ... in the sys tem that will dilute the mixture NOTE Never use pure water as a coolant IMPORTANT If the correct procedures are not used AGCO cannot be held responsible for damage caused Change the coolant every 1200 hours Clean the radiator fins every 400 hours this interval is flexible using compressed air Check the fan belt tension every 100 hours Expansion tank Fig 18 Periodically check the level ...

Page 105: ...ery 2000 hours Release the three screws from the retainer plate and ex tract and discard the strainer Fit the new strainer in its place Fit the retainer plate and tighten the three attachment screws 5 11 1 2 High pressure 10 micron filtering 400 hours the first time then every 800 hours replace the high pressure filter element located on the right hand side of the housing ref 1 Fig 22 Unscrew the ...

Page 106: ...max imum level When you change transmission oil you MUST bleed the hydraulic and braking circuits If nec essary ask your nearest dealer for assistance 5 11 2 1 Draining the auxiliary hydraulics Every 1200 hours To carry out the draining the oil must be hot and linkage must be in lowered position with all rams retracted Unscrew the drain plug Ref 1 Fig 26 Fill the tank via the breather plug Ref 1 F...

Page 107: ...the new filter element into the body Ref 1 Fig 29 Retighten the cap Ref 2 Fig 29 fitted with its seal replace if necessary CAUTION Check for the presence of the spring Ref 3 Fig 29 5 11 2 3 Steering filter Every 2000 hours replace the steering filter element Ref 1 Fig 30 located on the distribution block at the rear of the tractor 5 11 3 Transmission oil cooler depending on ver sion Clean the tran...

Page 108: ...ront axle oil level every 400 hours The oil should be level with the level plug Fig 32 Drain the oil from the front axle every 800 hours via the drain plug 5 12 3 Suspended front axle CAUTION All maintenance operations must be carried out with the engine stopped WARNING The hydraulic system of the front axle is pressurised It is essential to consult your dealer before attempting to carry out any m...

Page 109: ...eceiver drier Replace the air conditioning receiver drier every 1200 hours consult your dealer 5 14 3 Checking the air conditioning system Run the engine and operate the air conditioning system for a few moments Have your dealer or agent check the system once a year at the start of the summer NOTE In order to keep the system in good condition it is recommended to operate the system for several min...

Page 110: ...n the belt midway between the fan pulley and crankshaft pulley A new belt may loosen after operating for approximately half an hour or an hour Loosen the alternator clamp bolts in order to adjust the tension Firmly retighten the bolts The alternator should be checked by the dealer every 1200 hours or once a year NOTE A belt tension gauge can be used 5 15 1 1 Replacing Trapezoid belts Loosen the al...

Page 111: ... the pneumatic cab shock absorbers by pressing the valve Fig 41 located beneath the arch at the rear left of the cab Replace the condenser filters and compressor filters locat ed beneath the cab every 4 800 hours consult your dealer for further advice Replace mechanical shock absorbers every 4 800 hours consult your dealer 5 16 3 ROPS cab or frame Have the tightness of the cab or frame mounting bo...

Page 112: ...n clay soil this distance should be increased in proportion to the tyre size Example 13 6 28 Distance 130 mm 16 9 38 Distance 160 mm 20 8 42 Distance 200 mm 5 17 3 Wheel bolts Check the tightening torque after the first two hours of use following fitting and every day thereafter Liquid ballasting Steering and braking performance can be considerably af fected by attaching implements To maintain the...

Page 113: ...xtra weights increase soil compression uses more fuel and decreases the life span of tyres bearings gear ings etc When a weight is added to the rear wheels the tractive draft increases and tends to reduce the weight of the front wheels WARNING Ensure that the tractor always has sufficient weight to remain stable and keep control of the steering The ideal distribution of ballast on 4WD tractors is ...

Page 114: ...d without modifying the inflation pressure IMPORTANT Because the size relationship between the front and rear tyres is very important on 4WD trac tors only compatible sizes should be used see sec tion 6 14 TYRES Maximum loads for tyres at various cold weather inflation pressures Tyre dimen sion psi KPa 12 80 14 100 16 110 18 120 20 140 22 150 23 160 26 180 28 190 30 210 PR symbol 14 9R28 lbs Kg 26...

Page 115: ...s NOTE If the wheels are reversed they must be trans ferred to the opposite side of the tractor When refitting tighten the nuts progressively to the cor rect torques See tightening torque table chapter 6 TABLE OF FRONT WHEEL VALUES in mm Transmission type D wheel offset 30 mm E wheel disc thickness 12 mm Inter flange disc facing inwards disc facing outwards MT525B HA110 HA130 20 19 1800 1740 1884 ...

Page 116: ...rning at maximum lock To prevent this the hubs are fitted with threaded stops Fig 44 which can be adjusted to limit the turning lock Set maximum front axle oscillation by changing stop 1 itself Fig 45 If you change stop use securing bolt provided in the tool box NOTE The axle is factory set for tractor transport Fig 44 Z2 520 05 03 Fig 45 Z2 521 05 03 1 ...

Page 117: ... the wheels are reversed transfer them to opposite sides of the tractor On refitting tighten the nuts progressively according to the tightening torque table chapter 6 TABLE OF REAR WHEEL VALUES in mm Transmission type D wheel offset 75 mm E wheel disc thickness 15 mm Inter flange disc facing inwards disc facing outwards MT525B HA110 flange 1716 1566 1896 MT535B HA130 flange 1716 1566 1896 MT545B H...

Page 118: ...t to check the alternator every 1 200 hours or once a year IMPORTANT The alternator wiring must be discon nected before any arc welding is carried out on the trac tor or on an implement which is attached to it Do not disconnect or reconnect the battery cables when the engine is running Never operate the engine when the cable linking the alternator and battery is disconnected Do not attempt to conn...

Page 119: ...he opposite light and aligning the upper edge of the lighted zone with the top of line 2 5 20 5 Xenon work headlights optional Certain precautions must be taken when replacing bulbs on models equipped with this option WARNING The electrical connection between headlight and light ballast is under HIGH VOLTAGE and must not be discon nected Before replacing the xenon bulb always switch headlights off...

Page 120: ... SH8 15A F42 5A R8 R9 F39 R4 V6 V11 V10 V9 V3 V4 V7 V8 V1 V2 V5 F6 10A 20A 15A 10A 10A 15A 10A 5A 15A 15A Res 10A 7 5A 15A 7 5A X11 X5 X3 X12 F7 F8 F9 F10 F18 F19 25A F21 7 5A 30A F24 10A F38 7 5A F37 5A F36 15A F35 7 5A F22 10A F31 15A F32 10A F33 5A F43 7 5A F48 7 5A F44 15A F45 7 5A F46 15A F47 10A R21 R22 R23 R24 F41 15A F34 15A SH5 SH4 F30 15A F29 15A F17 3A F16 30A F15 40A R17 R16 R14 R11 R1...

Page 121: ...5 Front left and rear right side light instrument panel back lighting F39 20 Handrail side road lights switch F40 15 Left hand direction indicator F41 15 Control buttons on Joystick optional F44 15 Right hand direction indicator F46 15 Rear windscreen wiper F47 10 Radio F48 7 5 Suspended front axle optional F49 50 Cab suspension optional F50 50 Air conditioning radio F51 15 Instrument panel F52 10...

Page 122: ...to a safe place If high pressure fuel comes into contact with the skin immediately wash with clean water and obtain medi cal assistance 5 22 1 1 Recommended fuel specification The diesel fuel used must meet DIN EN 590 standard To get the correct power and performance from your engine use good quality fuel The recommended fuel specification for engines is indicated below Cetane No 45 minimum Viscos...

Page 123: ... be used up before get ting in new supplies refuelling from the bottom of the tank leads to a risk of damage to the fuel system Advice on the use of fuel in cold weather 1 Diesel fuel increases in viscosity and wax particles form in cold weather This may lead to operating prob lems if precautions are not taken 2 Underground storage is preferable IMPORTANT Protection of the environment local reg ul...

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Page 127: ... and pressure control 6 8 6 10 LINKAGE 6 8 6 10 1 Rear 6 8 6 10 2 Front 6 8 6 11 BRAKES 6 8 6 12 DIFFERENTIAL LOCK REAR AXLE 6 8 6 13 STEERING 6 9 6 14 WHEELS 6 9 6 15 TYRES 6 9 6 16 INFLATION PRESSURE 6 9 6 17 TRACK WIDTH ADJUSTMENTS 6 9 6 18 NOISE LEVELS DBA AT OPERATOR EARS 6 9 6 19 CAPACITIES 6 10 6 20 TIGHTENING TORQUES 6 10 6 20 1 Wheels 6 10 6 20 2 Miscellaneous 6 10 6 21 DIMENSIONS AND WEI...

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Page 129: ...3 2200 Maximum torque ISO Nm Engine speed at maximum torque 500 1400 565 1400 590 1400 650 1400 720 1400 780 1400 Idle speed Maximum rated speed rpm Idle speed high 950 2354 950 2354 950 2354 950 2354 950 2354 950 2354 Lubrication Gear type pump strainer on suction side and external replaceable cartridge type filter s Valves Overhead push rod operated Valves clearance Cold Inlet mm Exhaust mm 0 20...

Page 130: ...ward Reverse Tortoise Field speeds kph 0 32 0 20 mph 0 20 0 12 4 Hare Road speeds kph 0 40 0 40 mph 0 25 0 25 Voltage 12 volts negative ground Batteries 2 maintenance free batteries Alternator 150 A Safe start up Operated by the clutch pedal Headlights European code 40 45 W Sidelights 5 W Direction indicators 21 W Number plate light 10 W Work headlights 55 W H3 35 W bulbs Xenon optional Instrument...

Page 131: ...ntinuous speed variation from 0 03 to 38 kph in reverse position Filtration 150 micron suction strainer located to the right of the centre housing External main high pressure 15 micron filter to the right of the centre hous ing Bevel gear differential reduction ratios 4 182 for all models Drive units Epicyclic located in the rear axle housings Reduction ratios MT525B 535B normal assembly HA 110 7 ...

Page 132: ...ee tables 6 11 BRAKES Type multidisc diameter 210 mm hydraulic control Number of discs per side MT525B 535B 545B 5 discs MT555B MT565B MT575B 4 discs Parking brake Operates on the rear axle bevel gear Trailer brake According to model by a hydraulic spool valve 6 12 DIFFERENTIAL LOCK REAR AXLE Type Discs Control Hydraulic with electrical control Filtration 150 micron suction strainer located inside...

Page 133: ...nnex II A Specified turning radius MT525B MT535B MT545B MT555B MT565B MT575B Front tyre dimensions 14 9R28 16 9R28 Track adjustments Inner angle 2 05 55 2 17 55 Outer tyre radius Without braking m 4 97 FRONT 4 wheel drive pressed steel REAR Manual adjustment steel Cast iron with automatic or manual adjustment Front Rear Front Rear 13 6R38 16 9R34 350 85R38 400 75R38 13 6R24 340 85R24 400 70R24 380...

Page 134: ...T575B 13 l Fixed front axle Final drive units per side MT525B MT535B ND 6 l 0 7 l MT525B HD MT535B HD MT545B MT555B MT565B MT575B 6 l 1 5 l Suspended front axle Final drive units per side MT525B ND 8 5 l 0 6 l MT535B ND 8 5 l 0 7 l MT525B HD MT535B HD MT545B MT555B MT565B 8 5 l 1 3 l MT575B 8 5 l 1 6 l ND Normal Duty normal assembly HD Heavy Duty reinforced assembly DISC ON HUB RIM ON DISC Power f...

Page 135: ...373 606 357 682 Min weight with full tank without counterweight steel wheels 6154 6266 6302 6772 6772 6930 C and E Dimensions vary according to tyre assembly Rear axle Front axle ML 130 ML 160 20 19 20 22 20 29 20 43 F Distance between flanges Shaft Ø 95 1716 1840 1800 1900 G Stud distance 275 275 335 H Centring diameter 220 2 220 8 280 I Stud length Wheel with steel hub Wheel with cast iron hub 4...

Page 136: ... 1540 150 405 26 M20 20X1 5 1575 150 405 REFERENCE DIMENSIONS mm 0 Engine axis x y z REFERENCE DIMENSIONS mm 0 Engine axis x y z 1 M 20 1452 1 280 20 2 M 20 1452 1 280 81 6 3 M 20 1350 5 280 20 4 M 20 1350 5 280 81 6 5 M 20 902 5 275 20 6 M 20 902 5 275 94 7 M 20 59 274 196 6 8 M 20 59 274 136 6 9 M 20 59 274 35 10 M16 128 85 274 91 7 11 M16 128 85 274 9 9 12 M16 740 252 329 13 M16 740 252 329 14 ...

Page 137: ...1641 8 150 280 27 20 1676 8 150 280 28 M20 21X1 5 1711 8 150 280 REFERENCE DIMENSIONS mm 0 Engine axis x y z REFERENCE DIMENSIONS mm 0 Engine axis x y z 1 M 20 1572 3 280 20 2 M 20 1572 3 280 81 3 3 M 20 1470 7 280 20 4 M 20 1470 7 280 81 3 5 M 20 1022 7 275 20 3 6 M 20 1022 7 275 93 7 7 M 20 56 5 274 206 3 8 M 20 56 5 274 146 3 9 M 20 56 5 274 44 7 10 M16 260 240 71 7 11 M16 361 8 240 71 7 12 M16...

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Page 141: ... 6 TRAILED IMPLEMENT CONTROL TIC 7 20 7 6 1 General 7 20 7 6 2 Description of the adjustment screen 7 20 7 6 3 Settings Fig 22 7 21 7 6 4 Use Fig 25 7 21 7 7 DATATRONIC 3 ONBOARD COMPUTER 7 22 7 7 1 General 7 22 7 7 2 Description 7 22 7 8 MEMORIES APPLICATION 7 23 7 8 1 General 7 23 7 8 2 Description of a memory Fig 3 7 23 7 8 3 Saving an implement name to memory 7 24 7 8 4 Setting any implement w...

Page 142: ...al 7 62 7 12 2 Description Fig 137 7 63 7 12 3 Setting hydraulic spool valve parameters 7 64 7 13 DUAL CONTROL APPLICATION 7 68 7 13 1 General 7 68 7 13 2 FRONT DUAL CONTROL 7 69 7 13 3 REAR DUAL CTRL 7 76 7 14 TRAILED IMPLEMENT CONTROL T I C 7 83 7 14 1 Points menu 7 87 7 15 FRONT LINKAGE 7 92 7 15 1 General 7 92 7 15 2 Use 7 92 7 15 3 Loads allowed on the front axle beam 7 93 7 15 4 Hitching an ...

Page 143: ...16 Front linkage section 7 15 Rear screen wiper and washer Passenger seat Front fenders PTO different types section 4 11 Fittings for radio loudspeakers aerial and wiring Radio Batteries main switch Datatronic 2 onboard computer section 7 2 Datatronic 2 Front Dual control section 7 5 Datatronic 2 Trailed Implement Control TIC section 7 6 Datatronic 3 onboard computer section 7 7 Datatronic 3 Front...

Page 144: ... the memory 7 2 2 Description A Reading data 1 Screen divided into two parts 2 3 Selection keys for upper and lower display 4 5 Red led indicating the display selected B Selection of functions 6 Stored data modification keys 7 Working width 8 Reset of cumulated values 9 Screen contrast 10 Memory on off 11 Working position 12 Wheel slip control 13 Slip control indicator 14 Selection of the 22 funct...

Page 145: ...on per worked unit of area FUEL USED Total fuel used litre US Im perial gallon AREA WORKED This is the total area in acres or hectare worked but only when the implement is working HOURS WORKED The time accumulated with engine running in tenths of hour COUNTER Can be used to count and memorise a number of work units for the hitched implement e g round baller COST AREA Instant cost per area unit wor...

Page 146: ... the units of data displayed Metric UK Imper US Imper do not correspond return to the menu select UNITS and press key 2 or 3 Memory mode Fig 4 The Datatronic features 4 independent memories identi fied by a number 1 to 4 located to the left hand side of the screen followed by digits or signs which can be introduced by the operator It is possible to record the total work done with 4 different imple...

Page 147: ...ed display Same method for the rest of the title To move the selection from right to left press the key 3 To change memory selected press one of the keys ref 6 To reset the stored value other than the fixed data press twice on the key 8 ON OFF Position If you do not want to record the next work press key ref C to go to the OFF position the bot tom of the screen displays MEMORY OFF To return automa...

Page 148: ... 10 Fig 7 then press one of the keys ref 6 corresponding to the required memory the selection is displayed in grey Press key ref 10 again the pre recorded data name implement etc is displayed at the top of the screen The half screens display the last selections stored when quitting before selecting MEMORY MODE Fig 7 10 10 1 2 3 4 6 V913 V921 V913 1000 9 8 0 RPM 1 8 5 0 4 PLOUGH 4 PLOUGH 1 SEEDER ...

Page 149: ... work can start 7 2 7 Wheel slip control Fig 9 Setting the maximum slip limit Select WHEEL SLIP LIMIT in the function menu Press keys ref 6 to enter the value When the wheel slip control ref 12 is on the system continuously compares the real wheel slip rate with the limit set by the operator As long as wheel slip is lower than the set limit normal operation is possible If the level exceeds the pre...

Page 150: ...d in the upper window Other data can also be stored engine speed forward speed etc by carrying out this operation The value is stored in memory until a new value is record ed To quit the comparative mode press key 2 or 3 to return to the menu Select END by turning the knob 14 Fig 11 Press 2 or 3 again to display the active mode data 2 3 14 FUEL USED AREA WORKED DISTANCE HRS WORKED COUNTER COMP MOD...

Page 151: ... modify these digits one by one Proceed in the same way to update the Date Month and Year parameters and to store Cost L and Cost Area Units Screen contrast Fig 13 7 2 10 Screen contrast Fig 13 Screen contrast can be modified at any time as follows Press the key 9 until both indicator lights 4 and 5 come on turn knob 14 to lighten or darken the screen Press key 9 again or any other key to return t...

Page 152: ... to H this information is used to adapt the imple ment to the tractor hydraulic linkage Ref I to P this information is used to operate the sys tem at automatic furrow starts and ends To select one of the display windows use keys 6 1 and 6 2 Fig 15 A B High linkage position C D High depth wheel position E F Low linkage position G H Low depth wheel position I J Plough length in furrow start phase HI...

Page 153: ...ition F Setting the required value of the LINKAGE low posi tion G PLOUGH DEPTH WHEEL in stored low position H Setting the required value of the PLOUGH DEPTH WHEEL low position I to L Plough length and furrow partial lowering set tings To obtain the correct setting proceed in stages until the optimum setting is reached selecting the functions one af ter another using the keys ref 6 1 and 6 2 and kn...

Page 154: ... the spool valve control and the DUAL function are deactivated when the tractor starts up ref 19 is in the OFF position If the DUAL CONTROL is not in use reset the console to activate the control of the separate spool valve by pressing the Lift Lower selector switch Press key 6 Fig 17 ON to enable the DUAL function V 905 Fig 17 14 15 17 18 18A 19 16 6 4 PLOUGH 20 21 LEGEND 20 HIGH horizontal posit...

Page 155: ...itches to partial lowering mode The following steps are carried out Lowering of the linkage and partial lowering of the plough depth wheel to the stored partial lowering setting value The lowering of the linkage continues the plough depth wheel height does not change as long as the equivalent distance covered by the tractor first to last share is less than the set and stored value called Furrow st...

Page 156: ...Dual Control however the two systems cannot be used together 7 5 2 Description of the adjustment screen See section 7 4 Fig 20 Press key 2 or 3 the drop down menu appears Se lect FRONT ADJ in DUAL Four new symbols are dis played Fig 21 Ref A to H this information is used to set the height and depth of the front and rear implements Ref I to P this information is used to operate the sys tem at autom...

Page 157: ...spool valve lever S set selector switch Q in the lowering position and the depth adjust potenti ometer R 2 Store the values by pressing key 10 for each of the windows concerned F and H E Front linkage in stored low position F Setting the required value of front low linkage posi tion G REAR LINKAGE in stored low position H Setting the required value of rear low linkage posi tion I and J Length in f...

Page 158: ...ad transport mode or adjust the use po sitions it is necessary to deactivate the DUAL function OFF position NOTE For the best use of FRONT DUAL it is recom mended that the suspended front axle function be deactivated 7 6 TRAILED IMPLEMENT CONTROL TIC 7 6 1 General TIC is a system that controls the trailed rear implement on the swinging drawbar In working mode the wheel slip im plement depth and fo...

Page 159: ...f 15 Position of the rear implement in Ref 16 Rear implement lifting and lowering indicator lights Ref 17 Linkage control status Locked Unlocked Ref 18 TIC status ON activated OFF deactivated Ref 19 Icon showing working mode or headland furrow mode To use the TIC when data is stored and at each start up un lock the linkage control by placing selector switch Q in lift or lower position button 4 of ...

Page 160: ...ication 4 EHS VALVES application 5 MEMORIES application 6 DUAL CONTROL application optional B Data display for other functions 7 EHS valve locking unlocking via the button on the console near the PTO control 8 Linkage status unlocking via Lifting Neutral action 9 Kick out mode spool valve activation time The key 6 authorises this mode C Access keys to the various applications 1 WORK application 2 ...

Page 161: ...nction is high lighted by red text and a red rectangle around the icon on b w screens the elements are highlighted in reverse video Or press the key 5 2 The window Fig 3 is displayed To exit an application press the ESC key 3 7 8 2 Description of a memory Fig 3 4 Implement name 5 FRONT DUAL REAR DUAL or TIC calibration stored 6 Memory number To open an implement window press the corresponding key ...

Page 162: ...overed during work kilometres Total fuel used during work litres Hours worked Total area worked hectares Instant fuel consumption per unit of worked area litres hectare Instant area worked per hour in hectares hour Instant fuel consumption litres hour Average value 1 8 7 12 4 5 25 14 6 4 5 ABC OFF 146 68 19 Reset 53 8 82 3 759 5 487 53 8 9 51 13 Z3A 895 08 04 B Fig 4 ROTARY HARROW L HA HA H L H M ...

Page 163: ...emaining letters To change a letter press the key 2 The letter to change is replaced by a hyphen 15 Fig 9 Select the letter to enter by rotating the encoder and val idate by pressing the latter The hyphen is replaced by the new letter To validate the implement name press the ESC key The window Fig 10 is displayed 1 ABC CHANGE ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 01 23456789 Z3A 905 08 04 B Fig 6 12 1 ABC ...

Page 164: ...GE to modify the name The first letter of the word SPREADER is displayed in a new window in red on colour screens 17 Fig 14 or in reverse video on b w screens 18 Fig 15 1 4 5 ABC OFF Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 Z3A 907 08 04 B Fig 10 PLOUGH 16 KM M L HA HA H L H M L HA H 1 5 4 3 2 6 DUAL CTRL AR DUAL CTRL AV Z3A 894 08 04 B Fig 11 PLOUGH SELF LOADING TRAILER DISC TI...

Page 165: ...isplayed in black Repeat this operation for the remaining letters to mod ify Press the ESC key to validate the word The window Fig 17 is displayed 5 ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 01 23456789 Z3A 921 08 04 B Fig 14 SPREADER 17 1 ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 01 23456789 Z3A 1331 12 04 Fig 15 PREADER 18 S 5 ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 01 23456789 Z3A 922 08 04 B Fig 16 SPREADER 19 1 4 5 ABC OFF Reset...

Page 166: ...s rotated the work ing width is displayed according to the selected distance in inches between the bodies 22 Fig 20 Validate this number by pressing the encoder The number of bodies is now displayed in black and the width in inches is displayed in red on colour screens and in reverse video on b w screens 23 Fig 21 Set the width in inches by rotating the encoder from 8 to 30 inches The working widt...

Page 167: ...gs window Fig 26 The width is displayed in red on colour screens 27 or in reverse video on b w screens Icon representing the plough 1 ABC OFF Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 12 18 5 48 Z3A 912 08 04 B Fig 22 PLOUGH 25 26 KM M 24 L HA HA H L H M L HA H 1 5 4 3 2 6 DUAL CTRL AR DUAL CTRL AV Z3A 894 08 04 B Fig 23 PLOUGH SELF LOADING TRAILER DISC TILLER SUBSOILER SPREADER ...

Page 168: ...nnected to the di agnostics connector 29 Fig 28 7 8 6 Resetting values One or several values can be reset For this purpose Press the key 2 when the window Fig 27 is open A mark facing the total fuel used is displayed 30 Fig 29 Select the value to reset by rotating the encoder Validate by pressing the encoder To reset all the values rotate the encoder in such a manner as to place a mark facing each...

Page 169: ...g position floating position must be made available For this see section 7 7 EHS VALVES application NOTE When parameter measuring is active a red dot is displayed on the corresponding icon e g 31 Fig 30 On activation of the linkage Lowering control On activation of the PTO control As soon as the tractor engine is started As soon as the sensor placed on the implement sends data to the DATATRONIC or...

Page 170: ...enu press the ESC key When a memory is active all parameters defined and measured shall be stored in this memory memory name event used to perform counting total fuel consumption area worked hours worked distance implement width headland sequence see HEADLAND application Icons with number 1 displayed correspond to the red spool valve located on the Joystick Icons with number 2 displayed correspond...

Page 171: ...n while others can be selected by the user right and left hand windows on screen To start the WORK application Fig 37 Rotate the encoder 1 to the WORK application and press the encoder once the active function is high lighted by red text and a red rectangle around the icon on b w screens the elements are highlighted in reverse video Or press the key 1 2 The window Fig 38 is displayed To exit an ap...

Page 172: ...indow and the second press displays the list if no application was activated previously On colour screens the active window is indicated by the green icon at the top right hand of the window 6 Fig 39 and on b w screens the active window is indicated by the same icon in reverse video To select the EHS VALVES 1 4 menu select the applica tion with the encoder The selected application is dis played in...

Page 173: ...ock press the button near the PTO control 9 Fig 42 The icon disappears Icon indicating that the Kick out spool valve activa tion time is locked To unlock press the key 5 when the window is active or the key 6 when the window Fig 37 is open Shortcut icon providing access to the EHS VALVE SETTINGS application by pressing the key 6 when the window is active The window Fig 41 is displayed Spool valve ...

Page 174: ... Red 14 Black 15 Yellow 16 Blue On b w screens each EHS valve is identified by a number 17 Fig 46 These numbers correspond to a colour on the EHS valve controls 1 green EHS valve control 2 red EHS valve control 3 black EHS valve control 4 yellow EHS valve control 5 blue EHS valve control 7 9 4 Gearbox settings menu GEARBOX SETTINGS menu displayed in the right hand window for example Fig 47 This di...

Page 175: ...ss displays the list if no application was activated previously The active window is indicated by the green icon at the top right hand of the window 22 Fig 49 and on b w screens the active window is indicated by the same icon in reverse video To select the ACTIVE MEMORY menu select the appli cation using the encoder The selected application is dis played in a black frame 23 Fig 49 Validate by pres...

Page 176: ...width of the implement is working the first icon must be displayed in reverse video 26 Fig 50 Then as the tractor moves forwards the implement width must be reduced For this purpose press the key 6 to select the corresponding fraction Instant fuel consumption litres hour Instant area worked per hour in hectares hour Instant fuel consumption per unit of worked area litres hectare Total area worked ...

Page 177: ...DLAND configuration menu The window Fig 56 is displayed Total distance covered during work kilometres Hours worked Total fuel used during work litres Instant fuel consumption litres hour Allows field or transport parameters to be select ed When the window Fig 53 is open and active the window Fig 50 is displayed Shortcut icon providing access to the MEMORIES application by pressing the key 5 when t...

Page 178: ...tart up only 3 actions are displayed as no action has yet been per formed Current action example Engaging the power take off Following action example Front axle activation Following action example rear linkage lowering activation REC 1920 42 0 1 2 EDIT GO Z3A 794 08 04 B Fig 56 3 4 1 2 1 4 0 1 A B 1000 2000 790 5 3 10 M 5 540 2000 20 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 3 2 A OFF Z3A 793 08 04 B Fig 57 HA L HA H...

Page 179: ...gement 34 Indicates if the DUAL CONTROL is in the furrow start or end mode 35 Indicates the position of the depth wheel spool valve control e g Lowering 36 Indicates the linkage position value 37 Indicates the depth wheel position value Pressing the key 6 switches the DUAL to ON or OFF when the window is active green icon 32 Fig 59 NOTE If in the case of a field with points Fig 61 the point correc...

Page 180: ...ng the encoder or the key 1 The win dow Fig 65 is displayed This display is used to view the evolution of settings per formed while using a front implement e g plough cultiva tor roller and a rear implement This window also allows activation and deactivation of the DUAL CONTROL function Description Fig 65 41 Indicates the position of the rear linkage control e g Lowering A B 1000 2000 790 5 3 10 M...

Page 181: ... in the case of a field with points Fig 66 the point correction lengths are different from 0 to be defined in the right hand POINTS window and if this POINTS window is not displayed on the right hand screen then a POINT WARNING icon 46 Fig 67 is dis played to alert the driver to the fact that the lengths will be modified when the DUAL CTRL is set to ON NOTE For data description and settings Fig 68...

Page 182: ... draw bar a disc tiller for example This window also allows activation and deactivation of the DUAL CONTROL function Description Fig 70 49 Position of the spool valve control for the disc tiller lift cylinder 50 value of the disc tiller lift cylinder position Pressing the key 6 switches the TIC to ON or OFF when the window is active green icon 51 Fig 70 Pressing the key 5 returns the user to the T...

Page 183: ... menu must be used This menu can only be used with a single DUAL CONTROL at a time NOTE To define the DUAL CONTROL and POINTS menu settings see section 7 8 DUAL CONTROL appli cation 7 10 SETTINGS APPLICATION 7 10 1 General This application is used to set the following parameters hours display and calculation units screen brightness and night mode buzzer volume language servicing schedule To start ...

Page 184: ... hours by pressing the encoder the hours are displayed in black 6 and the minutes switch to red 7 Fig 78 Adjust the minutes in the same manner Validate by pressing the encoder The main menu is now displayed with hours and minutes set Fig 76 7 10 2 2 Setting the display and calculation units Press the key 2 the last selected unit is displayed in red 8 Fig 79 1 2 3 4 5 6 ESC Z3A 813 08 04 Fig 75 WOR...

Page 185: ... Validate by pressing the encoder The main menu is dis played Setting night mode This mode reduces screen brightness during night time use Select the NIGHT MODE menu using the encoder the window Fig 82 is displayed Using the encoder select one of the following modes AUTO the DATATRONIC 3 brightness automatically adapts to ambient brightness and the night mode is activated as soon as the tractor he...

Page 186: ...sting the volume Press the key 4 when the window Fig 85 is open The window Fig 86 is displayed Adjust the volume from 0 to 6 using the encoder Validate by pressing the encoder The main menu is dis played L Ga Km Mi Z3A 814 08 04 B Fig 83 13 22 12 METRIC BRIGHTNESS ON 2 ENGLISH SERVICING 50 L Ga Km Mi Z3A 1351 12 04 Fig 84 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS L Ga Km Mi Z3A 814 08 04 B Fig 85 13 22 12 METRIC BRIGHT...

Page 187: ...icing and after 350 hours for the second servicing Operation When the number of hours exceeds 30 hours a warning message will be displayed regardless of which window is active Example Fig 88 Description Fig 88 9 Number of actual tractor hours identical to the number of hours displayed on the instrument panel digital display 10 Total number of hours before the next servicing 11 Number of hours rema...

Page 188: ...However the 50 and 400 hour markers must not be exceeded for the first two servic ings To modify the first two servicing times see below For the following servicings Each time the servicing has been carried out on the tractor it should be validated For this purpose Press the key 6 when the window Fig 93 is open The window Fig 94 is displayed ENTRETIEN OK PROCHAIN ENTRETIEN 50 Z3A 1354 12 04 Fig 90...

Page 189: ...ed number of hours is displayed in the lower part of the screen Example next servicing at 800 hours 15 Fig 97 Press the key ESC to return to the previous menu The window Fig 98 is displayed with the number of hours to the next servicing 16 Fig 98 ENTRETIEN OK PROCHAIN ENTRETIEN 390 Z3A 1378 12 04 Fig 94 Example 13 Fig 95 390 400 790 390 number of actual tractor hours identical to the number of hou...

Page 190: ...e front axle L Ga Km Mi Z3A 814 08 04 B Fig 98 13 22 12 METRIC BRIGHTNESS ON 2 ENGLISH SERVICING 800 16 STOP A B STOP SV SV1 SV2 STOP STOP STOP STOP Z3A 820 08 04 B Fig 99 MANUAL RECORD Differential lock Deactivate differential lock Activate SV1 speed regulator Activate SV2 speed regulator Deactivate speed regulator Activate power take off Deactivate power take off Activate memorised engine speed ...

Page 191: ...e see section 7 3 MEMORIES Application To start the HEADLAND application Fig 100 Rotate the encoder 1 to the HEADLAND application and press the encoder once the active function is high lighted by red text and a red rectangle around the icon Or press the key 3 2 The window Fig 101 is dis played To exit an application press the ESC key 3 Activate spool valve control in floating position Activate spo...

Page 192: ...ed and if no memory is active the previously recorded sequence is overwritten To record a sequence in the memories application see section 7 3 MEMORIES application 7 11 2 1 Recording a sequence in AUTOMATIC mode Procedure to follow IMPORTANT To record a sequence in automatic mode it must be started at the end of the field when you are preparing to make a half turn RECORD Fig 103 Indeed the recordi...

Page 193: ...es Thus the furrow end actions are recorded and end with a pause 9 Fig 108 Make your half turn Perform the furrow start actions in the same manner The actions are once more recorded Fig 109 Press the key 6 Stop as soon as the furrow start manoeuvres are complete A new pause is automati cally inserted following the recorded actions 10 Fig 110 STOP SV1 A SV Z3A 825 08 04 B Fig 106 AUTO RECORD Fig Z3...

Page 194: ...ATIC mode Select an action by rotating the encoder and validate by pressing it e g Fig 113 The action is recorded and a new question mark is dis played Proceed in the same manner for the other actions NOTE As for automatic recording a pause must be inserted by pressing the Headland button Ref 12 Fig 114 to perform the end of field manoeuvres REC 1920 42 0 1 2 EDIT GO SV1 A SV A SV1 B SV2 Z3A 828 0...

Page 195: ... key 5 the EDIT window Fig 116 opens Deleting an action Press the key 1 in the window Fig 116 An instruc tion message is displayed 13 and the first icon is out lined in red Fig 117 Select the action you wish to delete by rotating the encoder Validate either by pressing the encoder or by pressing key 1 The window Fig 118 is displayed with the icon deleted Fig 114 Z3A 749 07 08 12 REC 1920 42 0 1 2 ...

Page 196: ...Fig 120 Select an action by rotating the encoder The question mark is replaced by an action e g 16 Fig 121 Validate either by pressing the encoder or by pressing key 1 The window Fig 122 is displayed with the changed icon REC 1920 42 0 1 2 EDIT GO A SV A SV1 B SV2 Z3A 865 08 04 B Fig 118 OFF Fig 119 OK SV1 A SV A SV1 B SV2 Z3A 862 08 04 B 14 TURN THE ENCODER AND PRESS OK EDIT CHANGE OK SV1 A A SV1...

Page 197: ...ssing the encoder or by pressing key 1 An icon with a question mark is inserted e g 19 Fig 125 Select the action to insert by rotating the encoder The question mark is replaced by an action e g 20 Fig 126 REC 1920 42 0 1 2 EDIT GO SV1 A SV A SV1 B SV2 Z3A 867 08 04 B Fig 122 OFF GO SV1 A SV A SV1 B SV2 Z3A 861 08 04 B Fig 123 EDIT OK SV1 A SV A SV1 B SV2 Z3A 868 08 04 B Fig 124 18 17 TURN THE ENCO...

Page 198: ...ode reading This mode requires the user to press the headland button 22 Fig 128 to start each action Automatic mode reading This mode starts a series of actions by pressing the headland button once for 1 5 seconds 7 11 4 1 Reading a sequence in MANUAL mode Start reading a sequence according to the order in which the actions were recorded in particular just before furrow end GO Fig 129 when the seq...

Page 199: ...on the armrest 22 Fig 128 for 1 5 seconds to start reading the sequence The actions are performed sequentially at defined time inter vals see Setting reading parameters The icon outlined in red indicates the next action to be performed To stop reading a sequence press the key 2 STOP NOTE When a PAUSE action is triggered reading stops and a buzzer sounds except if the volume is set to 0 To resume r...

Page 200: ...active when the window Fig 135 is open the word HEADLAND flashes red to alert the driver 25 7 12 EHS VALVES APPLICATION 7 12 1 General This application is used to set the hydraulic spool valve pa rameters maximum 5 The DATATRONIC 3 allows the fol lowing to be performed for each spool valve setting the ram rod retraction or extension flow rate setting Kick out values spool valve activation time aut...

Page 201: ...olled by the Joystick Red spool valve controlled by the Joystick Black spool valve controlled by lever 1 Yellow spool valve controlled by lever 2 Blue spool valve controlled by lever 3 Z3A 875 08 04 1 2 3 4 5 6 ESC Fig 136 WORK SETTINGS HEADLAND DUAL CTRL MEMORIES EHS VALVES 2 1 3 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 0s 0s 0s 0s 0s Z3A 876 08 04 Fig 137 Floating position available Spool valve a...

Page 202: ...w is displayed Fig 141 Select the rod extension flow rate by pressing the key 2 The percent flow rate is displayed in red 10 Fig 142 NOTE On b w screens this value is displayed in reverse video Adjust the flow rate value from 0 to 100 by rotating the encoder Validate the selected value by either pressing the encoder or by pressing key 2 The value is displayed in black 11 Fig 143 100 100 100 100 10...

Page 203: ...tes are displayed on either side of the progress bars 13 and 14 NOTE To display this window see section 7 4 WORK application 7 12 3 2 Setting spool valve activation times Fig 145 Select the spool valve to adjust using keys 1 to 5 Example key 1 provides access to the first spool valve A new window is displayed Fig 146 Press the key 4 The spool valve activation time is dis played in red 15 Fig 147 N...

Page 204: ...ional to its position Beyond 80 the flow generated is that which was stored Two other different symbols can be displayed depend ing on the configuration NOTE To display this window see section 7 3 WORK application 7 12 3 3 Activating the floating position Fig 150 Select the spool valve to adjust using keys 1 to 5 Example key 1 provides access to the first spool valve A new window is displayed Fig ...

Page 205: ...ET to reset the values Default values after reset spool valve flow on rod retraction and extension at 100 spool valve activation time at 0 seconds floating position available To return to the previous window press the ESC key Floating position unavailable Floating position available 100 100 0s Reset 0s 0 100 0 100 0 60s 100 0s FLOAT OK FLOAT OK KO Z3A 885 08 04 Fig 151 STOP 100 100 100 100 100 100...

Page 206: ...AL CONTROL e g a front roller and a combined rear seeder Fig 154 a front and rear plough etc a semi mounted rear implement with the REAR DUAL CONTROL e g a semi mounted plough Fig 155 a semi mounted disc tiller etc These imple ments being hitched to the rear linkage a trailed rear implement with the TRAILED IMPLE MENT CONTROL T I C e g a disc tiller Fig 156 a trailed Chisel etc These implements mu...

Page 207: ...gh position values 4 Linkage low position values 5 Furrow start length 6 Furrow start front linkage extra lowering value 7 Furrow end length 7 13 2 1 Calibration The FRONT DUAL CONTROL is operated by the Datatronic which receives information from a position sensor located on the front linkage This must be connected to the rear of the tractor 6 Fig 160 Memorises high and low implement positions Z3A...

Page 208: ...MPORTANT For efficient calibration the front linkage must be able to move from its highest position to its lowest position For this purpose perform the calibra tion without any front implements Press the key 6 GO Calibration starts and a new win dow is displayed Fig 163 During calibration the front linkage is lifted and lowered several times Then as soon as calibration is complete the window Fig 1...

Page 209: ...ical to the previously selected memory For this purpose press the key 4 to display the required memory e g memory 5 FRONT REAR DISC TILLER Validate by pressing the key 5 The symbol OK is dis played 9 Fig 166 NOTE On completion of this operation the DATATRONIC 3 displays the name of the downloaded calibration Example Fig 167 the FRONT DUAL CON TROL calibration is identical for memory 1 and memory 5...

Page 210: ...positions by pressing the key 1 The high position values are displayed in the greyed boxes and are memorised 12 Memorising the low position Set the front and rear implements in the low position Fig 170 using the following controls the rear linkage control and low position limiter the front linkage spool valve control When the linkage controls are actuated the position values in the white boxes are...

Page 211: ...implement does not work at the previously set depth see paragraph 7 8 2 2 Memoris ing high and low linkage positions To ensure the front im plement works at the correct depth even when the rear implement is not lowered to the ground a front linkage ex tra lowering depth can be set to avoid the above phenom enon Therefore when the rear linkage lowering control is then activated the front linkage wo...

Page 212: ...ctivate this function press the key 6 when the window Fig 175 is open 7 13 2 8 Activating the FRONT DUAL CONTROL func tion In order to use the DUAL CONTROL function it must first be activated For this press the key 2 when the window Fig 175 is open The window Fig 176 is displayed Press the key 6 when the icon 22 Fig 176 is green if this is not the case first press the key 1 so the icon 22 Fig 176 ...

Page 213: ...d of a furrow activate the rear linkage lifting con trol when the front implement reaches mark Y 29 Fig 178 The front implement lifts When distance X has been travelled the rear linkage is automatically activated to lift the implement NOTE For pointed fields however the POINTS menu must be used to optimise the operation of the DUAL CONTROL see paragraph 7 8 5 IMPORTANT If the linkage high and low ...

Page 214: ...the window See section 7 8 5 POINTS menu 7 13 3 REAR DUAL CTRL NOTE In this section explanations shall be illustrated by a semi mounted plough example When the window Fig 181 is open press the key 3 The window Fig 182 is displayed Description 1920 42 0 100 100 0 0 77 83 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 15 21 32 15 Z3A 961 08 04 B Fig 179 m m m m A B 1000 2000 790 5 3 10 M 5 2 2000 21 32 ON 0 0 0 0 Reset 1 Z3A 962 ...

Page 215: ...r as soon as work is carried out on the rear implement position sensor NOTE If a memory is active the calibration is stored in this memory To carry out calibration press the key 6 when the window Fig 182 is open The window Fig 184 is displayed Conditions required for calibration Joystick control unlocked and plough depth wheel set approximately at mid travel rear linkage control unlocked and in lo...

Page 216: ...plements are to be used the rear implement sensor calibration can be stored in different memories This avoids recalibrating the sensor IMPORTANT However if work is carried out on the rear implement sensor it will have to be recalibrated The downloading procedure is identical to that of the FRONT DUAL CONTROL See paragraph 7 8 2 2 Down loading the calibration 7 13 3 3 Memorising high and low linkag...

Page 217: ...l and low position limiter the plough depth wheel spool valve control NOTE If possible place the depth wheel cylinder in the low mechanical stop position When the linkage and depth wheel controls are actuated the position values in the white boxes vary Fig 192 45 Linkage low position value 46 Plough depth wheel low position value Memorise the low positions by pressing the key 1 The low position va...

Page 218: ... wheel partial lowering Definition For the plough to enter the soil as rapidly as possible it must be partially lowered 50 Fig 195 as soon as the link age control is actuated Next as soon as distance X has been covered the plough depth wheel is lowered to its working position 51 Fig 195 For this manoeuvre to be performed automatically the depth wheel partial lowering value must be defined NOTE To ...

Page 219: ...d 54 Fig 197 To return to the previous menu press the ESC key 7 13 3 7 Setting furrow end depth wheel partial lift ing Definition Fig 198 At the end of the furrow when the tractor linkage lifts 55 the rear of the plough tends to tip Indeed the latter pivots around the plough wheel Thus the last shares operate be low the normal ploughing limit 56 To avoid this phenomenon the DATATRONIC partially li...

Page 220: ...king operation Furrow start Fig 201 When the tractor is at the start of a furrow activate the rear linkage lowering control as soon as the first share reaches mark Y 61 At the same time the plough depth wheel is partially lowered 62 As soon as distance X has been cov ered the depth wheel is lowered to its working position 63 Linkage control in raised position Linkage control in lowered position In...

Page 221: ...ition values vary accordingly The values in the grey boxes are memorised and fixed Description Fig 203 To display this window press the key 2 when the win dow Fig 202 is open Left hand part of the window The linkage and depth wheel position values 66 are the active values The symbols under the linkage and depth wheel 67 in dicate their control status Right hand part of the window See paragraph 7 8...

Page 222: ...t use or as soon as work is carried out on the rear implement position sensor NOTE If a memory is active the calibration is stored in this memory NOTE As with the FRONT and REAR DUAL CONTROL the calibration can be downloaded into different mem ories The procedure is set out in paragraph 7 8 2 2 Downloading the calibration 7 14 0 2 Memorising the disc tiller high and low posi tions For optimum oper...

Page 223: ... 0 3 Activating the TIC function In order to use the TIC function it must first be activated For this press the key 3 when the window Fig 205 is open The window Fig 208 is displayed Press the key 6 when the icon 69 Fig 208 is green if this is not the case first press the key 1 so the icon 70 Fig 208 is displayed in green The TIC function is then active and the symbol 70 Fig 208 changes from OFF to...

Page 224: ... in the DATATRONIC active memory To memorise them see paragraph 7 8 4 2 Memorising the disc tiller high and low positions Displaying parameters During work either the Settings window Fig 210 or the Work window Fig 211 can be displayed Description Fig 210 As the disc tiller position changes the high and low posi tion values vary accordingly in the white boxes The values in the grey boxes are memori...

Page 225: ... 14 1 2 Setting the points To access the POINTS menu open the WORK application window For this see section 7 4 WORK application POINTS menu displayed only in the right hand window Fig 214 To display this menu press key 2 twice The first press selects the window and the second press displays the list if no application was activated previously The active application is indicated by the green icon at...

Page 226: ... indicated by the same icon in reverse video Using the encoder adjust the value positive or nega tive This value corresponds to the furrow start length A Fig 218 positive furrow start Validate this value by pressing the encoder It is dis played in blue and the field shape is modified according to the positive or negative value e g 80 Fig 219 posi tive length To modify the furrow end value press th...

Page 227: ...6 Fig 222 This is because when the tractor icon moves up the window i e on its return run the furrow start length should be nega tive On furrow start return run As soon as the linkage lowering control is actuated the tractor icon is positioned in the centre of the field working position Fig 223 When the tractor icon is in working position the negative length become positive 87 Fig 223 This is beca...

Page 228: ...resented The tractor icon 89 Fig 225 Fig 226 and Fig 227 is in trans port position at the top of each window Select the diagram best adapted to your field The three top diagrams represent the outward run 90 and the three bottom diagrams represent the return run 91 Observe the point length sign plus minus or zero 0 of the diagram you are interested in Set the value corresponding to your field in th...

Page 229: ...ength adjustments when the tractor icon is at the bottom of the field 93 Fig 229 In this case the transport position must be considered as on screen Fig 229 and opera tion will remain identical 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z3A 1020 09 04 Fig 228 92 A B 1000 2000 790 5 3 10 M 5 540 1 2000 0 0 0 0 Reset Syncr 2 ON Z3A 1370 12 04 Fig 229 REAR DUAL CTRL POINTS m m RPM KPH 82 ...

Page 230: ...trolled by of the implement depth wheels in this case set the spool valve to floating position no load transfer takes place Controlling the work depth of the implement after setting the position An average depth level should be set using the height depth control load transfer is recommended to improve tractor tyre grip It is then possible to use the draft control mode of the Front Dual Control to ...

Page 231: ...ont axle The loads allowed on the front axle beam should be com plied with To measure the maximum load allowed by the front axle place the front axle on a scale lift the front im plement and lower the rear implement Nominal loads allowed on the front axle suspended or not depending on models IMPORTANT A front implement weighing one ton overloads the axle by more than one ton due to chassis frame o...

Page 232: ...limbing out of the tractor 5 Fit the third point linkage adjusting its length to set the implement level and couple the hydraulic unions and universal joint if fitted 6 Store implements on flat ground to keep them stable This makes hitching and unhitching easier Unhitching carry out the operation in reverse order The external controls can also be used to adjust the link age Storing the third point...

Page 233: ...ressure at the valve inlet is 17 bar but the flow rates for the clutch and brake can be adjusted separately Fig 237 Screw 1 allows the user to adjust the brake oil flow rate screw 2 that of the clutch 1 Adjusting the brake Set screw 1 is preset with an opening of 9 mm If the engine is running and the clutch is released but the PTO shaft rotates alone braking power should be increased by loosening ...

Page 234: ...ere is no leak danger of bursts during use Greasing see section 5 6 Tightening torques The tightening torques in the table below must be com plied with screw Ø mm Tightening torque daN m depending on screw grade 8 8 10 9 5 0 6 0 9 6 1 1 5 8 2 5 3 5 10 5 7 12 8 5 11 5 14 12 5 18 16 20 27 5 18 26 5 37 5 20 38 54 22 50 71 5 24 65 5 92 30 120 169 ...

Page 235: ...8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 1 Challenger MT500B EU 8 Chapter 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

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Page 237: ...8 2 2 Remote controlled ram will not extend 8 6 8 2 3 Lift arms do not lift 8 6 8 2 4 Pump does not supply sufficient pressure to lift normal load 8 6 8 2 5 Control valves do not return to idle position at end of ram travel 8 6 8 2 6 Control valves reach idle position before ram reaches end of travel 8 6 8 2 7 Oil foam forming at breather outlet 8 6 8 2 8 Oil leaks at accessories level 8 6 8 2 9 S...

Page 238: ...8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 4 Challenger MT500B EU ...

Page 239: ...weather high viscosity fuel might not pass through the pipes Air leak in fuel pipes Consult your Dealer Exhaust silencer clogged Replace it Ignition misadjusted Consult your Dealer Air intake clogged Clean it Inspect air purifier The air purifier dirty Inspect air purifier Engine runs but overheats Consult your Dealer Transmission clutch slips Consult your Dealer 8 1 4 Engine overheating Coolant l...

Page 240: ...out floating position Selector or spool valve seized up Move hydraulic control lever to LIFT or LOWER positions several times to try to cancel seizing up Return mechanism leaking internally Consult your Dealer 8 2 6 Control valves reach idle position before ram reaches end of travel Control valve notch adjustment screw set incorrectly Driver has not moved control lever enough to allow en gagement ...

Page 241: ...l contaminated See changing final transmission hydrau lic system oil instructions in Chapter 5 Safety valve setting incorrect Consult your Dealer Valves leaking internally Consult your Dealer Excessive lift arm oscillation adjust linkage load response for heavier draft see Setting linkage load response Chapter 4 Coolant by pass valve blocked in open position Consult your Dealer 8 2 13 Spongy brake...

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Page 243: ...CONVERSION TABLES Challenger MT500B EU Appendix CONVERSION TABLES ...

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Page 245: ... imp gal x 4 5640 litre litre x 0 2640 gal English US gal English US x 3 7850 litre imp gal x 1 2010 gal English US gal English US x 0 8330 imp gal POWER multiply by ps x 0 9863 ch ch x 1 0139 ps kW x 1 3410 ch ch x 0 7457 kW TORQUE multiply by Nm x 0 738 lbf ft lbf ft x 1 356 Nm PRESSURE multiply by bar x 14 504 lbf in lbf in x 0 0690 bar FWD SPEED multiply by kph x 0 6214 mph mph x 1 6093 kph WE...

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Page 247: ...Engine specifications 6 5 Engine overheating 8 5 Engine serial number 1 5 1 6 Engine speeds preselecting 4 6 Engine troubleshooting 8 5 Engine underspeed supervisor 3 10 4 8 4 12 F Failure and parking brake control indicator lights 3 7 3 8 Fast reversing 4 8 Fast travel 4 7 Final drive units specifications 6 7 Foot throttle 4 6 Front axle serial number 1 5 Fuel gauge 3 7 G Ground speeds specificat...

Page 248: ... Speed regulators SV1 and SV2 4 11 Spongy brakes 8 7 Start switch 3 5 3 6 3 8 Starting fluid 2 12 Starting the tractor 2 11 4 5 Start up 2 11 2 12 4 5 4 6 4 9 4 11 4 14 4 15 4 18 4 30 6 5 6 6 Steering 4 27 Steering wheel 3 5 description 3 15 Stopping the engine 4 6 4 17 4 27 Sun visor 3 19 Suspended cab 4 20 SV1 and SV2 speed regulators 3 10 3 11 7 52 T Tachometer 3 7 Three point linkage 4 31 Trac...

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