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Page 1: ...Lely Hibiscus 915 CD Vario R H015 1210EN Operator Manual ...

Page 2: ...ble care Lely cannot accept liability for any damage that might arise from errors or omissions in this publication The English language manual is the original manual Translations into other languages use the English language manual as the source document Lely accepts no liability for discrepancies between the original English language manual and versions in other languages If there is a conflict o...

Page 3: ...improvements features or options that are not covered in this manual Warranty conditions For those parts that fail under normal operating conditions the factory will make replacement parts available free of charge for a period of 12 twelve months from the date of purchase The warranty shall not apply if the instructions mentioned in this manual have not been followed or if they have not been follo...

Page 4: ... numbers of your product when you contact your local Lely service provider or order spare parts We suggest you to complete the table below with the type and serial numbers of your product This makes sure you can easily find the information Type number Serial number Figure 1 Type and serial number plate location iv ...

Page 5: ...Abbreviations This manual uses the following abbreviations CD Center delivery HCP Hydraulic control panel P Oil flows to the cylinders PTO Power take off T Oil flow returns to the tank v ...

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Page 7: ...g position 3 8 3 6 Start raking 3 10 3 7 Move the Hibiscus from the working position to the headland position 3 12 3 8 Move the Hibiscus to the floating position 3 12 3 9 Stop raking 3 12 4 Operation adjustments 4 1 4 1 Adjust the working height 4 1 4 2 Adjust the working width 4 3 4 3 Adjust the height of the wheel assembly 4 4 4 4 Adjust the cam track 4 5 4 5 Change to independent or simultaneou...

Page 8: ...2 3 Grease the PTO shaft 5 8 5 2 4 Replace the gearbox oil 5 11 5 2 5 Torque tighten the nuts of the tine arm carriage bolts 5 12 5 2 6 Grease the cam track 5 13 5 3 Corrective maintenance 5 14 5 3 1 Replace the tine s 5 14 5 3 2 Replace the tine arm 5 15 6 Diagrams and tables 6 1 6 1 Hydraulic 6 1 6 2 Tyre pressure diagram 6 2 6 3 Bolt and nut torque table 6 3 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 8 Specificatio...

Page 9: ... to the center in a fluffy swath The adjustable cam track determines the pick and release moment of the crop A tandem axle wheel makes sure that quality raking is achieved even in undulating fields The steering device makes the Hibiscus operate as a trailer The Hibiscus can continue raking when it goes round bends The hydraulic system moves the Hibiscus into the following positions from the transp...

Page 10: ...ng height adjustment 3 Tine 4 Hydraulic ram 5 Warning board 6 Steering device 7 Transport wheel 8 Rotor 9 Rotor wheel 10 Parking jack 11 PTO shaft 12 Headstock Figure 2 Overview of the Hibiscus 1 2 Introduction R H015 1210EN ...

Page 11: ...rs Tine retainers can be installed on the tine arms This makes sure the tines do not fall off the tine arms after breakage Lost tines can cause damage to other machinery 1 Tine retainer Figure 3 Tine retainer Introduction 1 3 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 12: ...ort wheels 15 0 55 17 The independent rotor lift system replaces a part of the standard hydraulic system and is used to lift the rotors independent from each other 1 Independent rotor lift including connection material and hose Figure 4 Independent rotor lift WARNING 1 4 Introduction R H015 1210EN ...

Page 13: ...only for the purpose for which it was designed namely raking grass and hay Follow all safety regulations including those in this manual and instructions or warnings on the machine Operate the Hibiscus safely The Hibiscus must only be operated by authorised persons Be alert and observe all safety precautions Make sure all safety guards and protection devices are installed and function correctly Kee...

Page 14: ...tating parts Read the operating instructions for the PTO shaft Always use the correct safety precautions and protection when you operate the PTO shaft Warning Maximum operating speed Never operate the Hibiscus at a PTO speed of more than 540 rpm Warning Hoisting point Only use the hoisting points indicated on the Hibiscus to lift the Hibiscus Caution Read manual Read the operator s manual carefull...

Page 15: ...2 5 Position of the decals Figure 5 Position of the safety decals Safety 2 3 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 16: ...2 4 Safety R H015 1210EN ...

Page 17: ... but passive hydraulic movements are possible This position is used when working and disconnecting the machine Neutral N The neutral position closes the supply and return valves The oil pressure is available in the system but no hydraulic movements are possible Forwards Reverse The forward reverse operations activates the hydraulic system The hydraulic operation of the Hibiscus depends on how the ...

Page 18: ...etween the transport position and the headland position but also the working width The two 1 4 hydraulic hoses of the system are connected to a double acting valve of the tractor Hydraulic system III Optional The hydraulic system III makes it possible to lift the rotor independently from the working position to the headland position and vice versa The 3 8 hydraulic hose of the system is connected ...

Page 19: ...tractor 5 Make sure the Hibiscus PTO shaft telescopes smoothly 6 Connect the Hibiscus PTO shaft to the tractor PTO shaft The maximum pressure of the tractor hydraulic system must not be more than 21 0 MPa 210 bar 7 Remove the dust caps from the two 1 4 BSP hydraulic hoses 8 Connect the two 1 4 BSP hydraulic hoses to the double acting hydraulic valve on the tractor 9 Remove the dust cap from the 3 ...

Page 20: ...the ground 4 Switch off the tractor engine 5 Release the pressure from the tractor hydraulic system 6 Disconnect the Hibiscus PTO shaft from the tractor PTO 7 Attach the PTO shaft to the mount provided 8 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the tractor hydraulic system 9 Install the dust caps on the hydraulic hoses 10 Attach the hydraulic hoses to the support on the headstock 11 Disconnect the ligh...

Page 21: ... left and right side of the Hibiscus a Remove the lynch pin from the four outer tine arms fig 10 page 3 7 b Remove the tine arms from the rotor c Attach the removed tine arms to the provided mount and install the lynch pin d Lift the safety guards up and swing it to the center of the Hibiscus till it is locked 4 Operate the tractor single acting hydraulic valve s to lift the rotor s to the headlan...

Page 22: ...Figure 9 Move the Hibiscus to the transport position 3 6 Operation R H015 1210EN ...

Page 23: ...Figure 10 Install and remove the tine arms from the rotor 1 Tine protective covers Figure 11 Tine protective covers Operation 3 7 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 24: ...er the rotor s into the working position Simultaneous system I Independent system I and III if independent rotor lift assembly is installed 4 Remove the tine arms from the support 5 Install the tine arms on the rotor 6 On both sides of the Hibiscus a Remove the lynch pin from the stored tine arms fig 10 page 3 7 b Remove the stored tine arms from the support c Install the tine arms on the rotor ar...

Page 25: ...Figure 12 Move the Hibiscus to the working position Operation 3 9 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 26: ...e 1 Operate the tractor single acting valve s system I or I and III to move the Hibiscus to the headland position 2 Carefully engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed 3 Slowly increase the speed of the PTO to 400 450 rpm max 540 rpm Do not drive the machine through the crop when the rotor is on the ground and not rotating This causes damage to the tines and tine arms 4 Drive the tractor ...

Page 27: ...Figure 13 Making swath from a tedded field Figure 14 Making swath from a mowed field Operation 3 11 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 28: ...dure 1 Operate the tractor double action valve System I or I and III to put the Hibiscus in the floating position The floating position removes the oil pressure in the hydraulic system so the Hibiscus will follow the contour line of the land during operation 3 9 Stop raking Procedure Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab 1 Stop the tractor Wait for all moving parts ...

Page 29: ... all moving parts of the Hibiscus to stop Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab 4 Switch off the tractor engine 5 Pull the pin backwards and rotate it 90 to lock in position 6 Turn the winding handle until the rotor is at the applicable height 7 Release the pin and turn the winding handle until it is locked If necessary adjust the height of the wheel assembly page 4...

Page 30: ...1 Locking pin 2 Locking device 3 Winding handle A Working height Upwards Downwards Figure 15 Adjust the working height 4 2 Operation adjustments R H015 1210EN ...

Page 31: ...valve system II to vary the working width fig 16 page 4 3 between the minimum and the maximum indicator on the decal when the Hibiscus is in the working position A Working width B Headland and transport positions Figure 16 Adjust the working width Operation adjustments 4 3 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 32: ...bly A a Loosen the M12 nuts at the rear of the wheel assembly 1 b Turn the M16 bolt at the top of the wheel assembly until the required height is reached 2 c Tighten the M12 nuts at rear of the wheel assembly 6 Adjust the height of wheel assembly B a At the back of the wheel remove the axle nut and the retaining ring from the wheel axle b Remove the wheel axle and included wheel from the wheel ass...

Page 33: ...f the tractor engine 5 Remove the lynch pin from the cam track adjustment strip 6 Install the adjustment strip to the applicable position and lock the position with the lynch pin The positions fig 18 page 4 6 of the adjustment strip on the mounting plate determines when the tine arm is square to the machine to release the crop gives a early release of the crop gives a late release of the crop WARN...

Page 34: ...I Right rotation II Left rotation 1 Cam track adjustment strip 2 Adjustment strip mount 3 Lynch pin 4 Cam track Figure 18 Adjust the cam track 4 6 Operation adjustments R H015 1210EN ...

Page 35: ...ne of the following operating mode to lift the rotor s Simultaneous Open the valve by turning it counter clockwise The rotors can be lifting simultaneous by operating the tractor s hydraulic valve of System I Independent Close the valve by turning it clockwise The rotors can be lifting independently by operating the tractor s hydraulic valve of System I and III 6 Verify the headland operations by ...

Page 36: ...nnection block already mounted 3 Bounded seal 4 Double nipple 5 Hydraulic hose 6 Reducing nipple 7 Bounded seal 8 Male coupler 9 Plug 10 Valve Figure 19 Change to independent or simultaneous rotor lifting 4 8 Operation adjustments R H015 1210EN ...

Page 37: ...coupling of the hydraulic connection block on the rotor arm fig 20 page 4 10 If the distance X is 10 cm then no adjustments are needed 10 cm then goto step 5 5 Operate the hydraulic valve system II to lift the rotors from the working position 6 Release the safety block by loosen the nuts washers and bolts 7 Install the safety block by changing the required washers directly beneath the safety block...

Page 38: ...1 Coupling of hydraulic connection block 2 Tine arm 3 Bolt 4 Safety block 5 Adjusting washer 6 Nut Figure 20 Adjust the headland position 4 10 Operation adjustments R H015 1210EN ...

Page 39: ...working hours Grease the PTO shaft Grease the bearing block of the PTO extension page 5 6 5 1 4 Maintenance every 250 working hours Grease the cam track page 5 13 Grease the cam track adjustment bush Replace the gearbox oil page 5 11 5 1 5 Maintenance every 6 year Replace all hydraulic hoses six years after their production date Refer to the text on the hoses for their production date 5 1 6 Mainte...

Page 40: ...k of the PTO extension page 5 6 Grease the cam track page 5 13 Grease the cam track adjustment bush Make sure the PTO shaft telescopes smoothly Make sure the Hibiscus is not damaged Repair or replace damaged parts Make sure the tyres meet the correct pressure Torque tighten all bolts and nuts page 6 3 Make sure all the safety decals are not damaged Replace if necessary 5 2 Maintenance R H015 1210E...

Page 41: ...sion page 5 6 Grease the cam track page 5 13 Grease the cam track adjustment bush Replace the gearbox oil page 5 11 Make sure the PTO shaft telescopes smoothly Make sure the Hibiscus is not damaged Repair or replace damaged parts Make sure the tyres meet the correct pressure Torque tighten all bolts and nuts page 6 3 Make sure all the safety decals are not damaged Replace if necessary Maintenance ...

Page 42: ... spray water directly onto the hydraulic system electric system or bearings This causes damage to the hydraulic system electric system and bearings 1 Make sure the Hibiscus is disconnected from the tractor 2 Use a water jet to thoroughly clean the Hibiscus 3 Grease all bearings and hydraulic cylinders to remove any water WARNING CAUTION 5 4 Maintenance R H015 1210EN ...

Page 43: ...grease Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent Procedure 1 Use the grease pump to grease the pivot points in the following drawings Frame pivot points fig 21 page 5 6 Rotor wheel gearbox pivot points fig 22 page 5 7 Rotor wheel frame fig 23 page 5 7 Maintenance 5 5 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 44: ...ydraulic ram hinge 2 Transport wheel hinge 3 Steering device 4 Rotor wheel hinge 5 Bearing block of PTO shaft extension 6 Headstock hinge 7 Rotor wheel arm hinge Figure 21 Frame pivot point 5 6 Maintenance R H015 1210EN ...

Page 45: ...00 h 1 Rotor 2 Cam track Figure 22 Rotor pivot points A 50 h B 100 h 1 Cam track adjustment bush 2 Splines 3 Bearing tandem wheel assembly Figure 23 Rotor wheel assembly pivot points Maintenance 5 7 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 46: ...pe of PTO shafts are described in the next procedure Procedure 1 Verify the types of PTO shaft are on the Hibiscus 2 Grease the following grease points of the PTO shaft s with the grease pump the grease nipple A the guard bearing B the profiled tubes C 1 PTO shaft 9 1154 0264 fig 25 page 5 9 2 PTO shaft 9 1154 0306 0308 fig 26 page 5 9 3 PTO shaft 9 1154 0310 fig 27 page 5 10 Figure 24 Overview PT...

Page 47: ...ed tube Type PTO A B C 9 1154 0264 100 h 100 h 100 h Figure 25 Grease point PTO shaft A Grease nipple B Guard bearings C Profiled tube Type PTO A B C 9 1154 0308 100 h 100 h 100 h Figure 26 Grease point PTO shaft Maintenance 5 9 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 48: ...A Grease nipple B Guard bearings C Profiled tube Type PTO A B C 9 1154 0310 50 h 50 h 50 h Figure 27 Grease point PTO shaft 5 10 Maintenance R H015 1210EN ...

Page 49: ... the gearbox 3 Remove the fill plug from the gearbox 4 Remove the drain plug from the gearbox and allow the oil to flow into the collection container 5 When all the oil is out of the gearbox install the drain plug in gearbox 6 Fill the gearbox with 1 7 l of transmission oil 7 Install the fill plug in the gearbox 8 Remove the collection container from the area and dispose of the drained oil as spec...

Page 50: ...ocedure 1 Loosen the castellated nut of the rotor 2 Put Loctite on the thread of the threaded end 3 Torque tighten the nut to 110 Nm 11 Kgm 4 Tighten all the bolts of the rotor segments See bolt and nut torque table Figure 29 Torque tighten the Bolts and Nuts of the Rotor 5 12 Maintenance R H015 1210EN ...

Page 51: ...5 2 6 Grease the cam track Requirements Grease pump Molykote BR2 Plus or equivalent Procedure 1 Use the grease pump to grease the cam track Figure 30 Cam Track Lubrication Maintenance 5 13 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 52: ...ce the broken tine and slide all the tines on the tine arm in the correct position because the installation of the tine is different on the tine arm with other rotation direction tine installed on the tine arm with a left rotation direction I tine installed on the tine arm with a right rotation direction II if necessary install the tine retainer fig 3 page 1 3 on the two last position of the tines...

Page 53: ...s c Install the the new tine arm support into the cam track I or II the position of the tine arm assembly depends on the rotation direction of the rotor d Install the cover plate on the rotor e Grease the cam track page 5 13 f Goto step 2 2 Install the new tine arm with tines on the tine arm support 1 Tine arm support Incl cover plate with lubrication pivot 2 Bolt 3 Washer 4 Nut 5 Tine arm support...

Page 54: ...5 16 Maintenance R H015 1210EN ...

Page 55: ...olding system III Hydraulic independent rotor lift system optional 1 Ball valve 2 Vario cylinders 3 Double action cylinders 4 Single action cylinder 5 Hydraulic block 6 Independent simultaneous rotor lift valve Figure 33 Hydraulic schematic Diagrams and tables 6 1 R H015 1210EN ...

Page 56: ...6 2 Tyre pressure diagram A Tyre pressure transport wheel 2 5 bar B Tyre pressure rotor wheel 1 9 bar Figure 34 Tyre pressures Hibiscus 6 2 Diagrams and tables R H015 1210EN ...

Page 57: ...6 M20 M24 Bolt quality 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Nut quality 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Nm 10 25 50 85 135 215 410 710 kgm 1 0 2 5 5 0 8 5 13 5 21 5 41 0 71 0 Thread size M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 Bolt quality 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 Nut quality 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 Nm 35 70 110 190 295 580 kgm 3 5 7 0 11 0 19 0 29 5 58 0 Thread size M12 Bolt quality 12 9 Nut quality 10 9 Nm 75 kgm 7 5 Diag...

Page 58: ...6 4 Diagrams and tables R H015 1210EN ...

Page 59: ...eed of the tractor Adjust the timing of the cam track page 4 5 The working width or shape of the swath is not correct Adjust the PTO speed Adjust the cam track page 4 5 Adjust the working width page 4 3 The field is not clean Adjust the working height page 4 1 Adjust the height of the wheel assembly page 4 4 One of the tine is broken by an excessive load Replace the broken tine page 5 14 Troublesh...

Page 60: ...7 2 Troubleshooting R H015 1210EN ...

Page 61: ...26 7 54 ft Linkage Category II Hydraulic Connections 1 double acting valve with floating position 1 single acting valve with floating position Tractor hydraulic Max oil pressure 21 0 MPa 210 bar PTO speed 450 540 rpm Max 540 rpm Security 2 x K33 radial pin clutch Operating speed Max 12 5 km h Transport speed Max 40 km h Tyre size transport wheels 15 55 17 10 ply Tyre size rotor wheels 18 5 8 5 8 6...

Page 62: ...8 2 Specifications R H015 1210EN ...

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