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LOTUS 1020

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B-HV.016.

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LOTUS 1020

Summary of Contents for LOTUS 1020

Page 1: ...LOTUS 1020 O P E R A T O R S M A N U A L B HV 016 0302 LOTUS 1020...

Page 2: ...of exclusive use belongs to the companies of the LELY Group 2002 LELY INDUSTRIES N V All rights reserved Nothing of this publication may be reproduced and or published by printing photocopying microf...

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Page 4: ...36 3 1 Folding the machine up transport position 36 4 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 37 4 1 From transport to working position 37 4 2 Land wheel adjustment 37 4 3 Tine adjustment 37 4 4 Adjustment of rotor angle...

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Page 6: ...be consistent with the pictures in this manual WARRANTY CONDITIONS For those parts which fail in normal operating conditions the factory will make replacement parts available free of charge for a per...

Page 7: ...ual It indicates a risk that may lead to less serious injuries or slight damage to parts Be sure to read these paragraphs carefully NOTE This indicates additional helpful information GENERAL SAFETY IN...

Page 8: ...in the dangerous zone while the machine is in operation and be sure that people are kept well away from the machine This is especially important when working along roads and near or on fields that are...

Page 9: ...ar of rotating machine parts Danger of flying objects Maintain a sufficient safe distance from the machine as long as the tractor engine is running Danger of rotors dropping down Keep away from the ma...

Page 10: ...with an array of 8 rotors each of which has 7 tine arms fig 1 The tine arms are equipped with double springsteel tines The special tine shape ensures that the crop is taken up and spread with a minim...

Page 11: ...ck Fix the tractor lift arms by means of stabilisation chains or rods to eliminate any sideward movements Check if the PTO shaft telescopes smoothly Mount the PTO shaft to the tractor PTO Fit the safe...

Page 12: ...ting valve white connections to ensure the correct tedding angle of the rotors fig 5 and to lower the outer elements Place the tractor control levers in the floating position if available to ensure op...

Page 13: ...ver for the double acting valve blue connections Lower the elements in their supports by means of the lever for the double acting valve white connections LOTUS 1020 OFFSET The transport position is en...

Page 14: ...level fig 8 When having to deal with light crops or in windy conditions a more level machine adjustment may be required Lift the rotors clear from the ground by means of the double acting hydraulic v...

Page 15: ...e In addition to this the crop is bound to get contaminated more easily Forward tilting of the machine is limited by the stop bush fitted on the central hydraulic ram fig 10 Lift the elements from the...

Page 16: ...ve through a crop when the rotors are not rotating since this may cause damage to the tines and tine arms Especially in the early stage of the process fast and airy tedding twice a day at a low RPM ra...

Page 17: ...ely Reduce your PTO output when windrows are formed during the tedding operation 5 3 Recommended procedure Work the central part of the field by driving up and down Leave a strip equal to one working...

Page 18: ...Lower the tractor hydraulics until the parking jack rests on the ground Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor PTO Place the PTO shaft in the hook Depressurise the hydraulic system and disconnect t...

Page 19: ...cessary with a view to reliable and safe working 7 1 Maintenance after operations Clean the machine thoroughly Check the tines and tine arms for tightness and damage if any Grease the machine with a r...

Page 20: ...rotors bit by bit ensuring effective distribution of grease all over the gears Grease or lubricate all remaining pivot points every 40 working hours It is strongly recommended to use biolo gical greas...

Page 21: ...amage and flaws Check all bolts and nuts for tightness When tightening loose bolts nuts the torques listed below should be applied Check the rotors for sagging fig 16 Place the machine on a level surf...

Page 22: ...Convince yourself of the presence and undamaged condi tion of all safety decals on the machine fig 17 45 17 D C 2x A B 2x A F...

Page 23: ...contents 0 25 kg specification Shell Alvania WR 0 of the gearbox fig 18 to be renewed every 500 working hours for which the cover of the gearbox has to be removed Make sure that the shims are not dam...

Page 24: ...double tines 8 Tedding angle infinite approx 10 t m 17 Tyre size wheel assy 2x rotors 8x 26 x 12 8 ply 16 x 6 5 8 ply Linkage Pull type draw bar Hydraulic connections Working pressure max 2 x double a...

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