ROPA KS 475 Translation Of The Original Operating Manual Download Page 1

Translation of the Orig-

inal Operating Manual

Haulm topper

Printed in Germany: 10/2021

Edition 1

E901450GB

Summary of Contents for KS 475

Page 1: ...Translation of the Orig inal Operating Manual Haulm topper Printed in Germany 10 2021 Edition 1 E901450GB...

Page 2: ...de This operating manual may only be reprinted or otherwise reproduced even in excerpts with the express approval of ROPA GmbH Any type of reproduction distri bution or storage on data medium in any f...

Page 3: ...Contents Contents 3 110...

Page 4: ...Contents 4 110...

Page 5: ...d by process materials 29 2 14 Hazards caused by noise 29 2 15 Hazards from gear oil 30 2 16 Hazards caused by hot substances surfaces 30 2 17 Risks due to drive shafts 30 2 18 Personal protective equ...

Page 6: ...flails 86 7 5 Shutdown for an extended period 87 7 6 Dismantling and disposal 87 8 Malfunction and remedies 89 8 1 Safety circuits 91 8 2 Colour codes for electric wiring 91 8 3 Welding on the machin...

Page 7: ...Preface 1 Preface 7 110...

Page 8: ...Preface 8 110...

Page 9: ...097 Herrngiersdorf Phone Customer Service 49 87 85 96 01 203 Phone Spare Parts 49 87 85 96 01 202 Fax 49 87 85 566 Internet www ropa maschinenbau de Email Customer Service Kundendienst ropa maschinenb...

Page 10: ...ely main tained or repaired according to regulations Listen for suddenly occurring unusual noises and have their cause remedied before the machine is operated further since otherwise heavy damage or c...

Page 11: ...rtant data The name plate 1 of the machine is located on the right side of the three point for rear attachment to the tractor Please enter the data of your machine in the following image of the name p...

Page 12: ...ty 1 2 Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity belongs to separately provided documents and is handed over on the delivery of the machine The CE marking of the machine is a constituent...

Page 13: ...Wiring diagrams 1 3 1 Supplier documentation and purchased parts operating manual The operating manuals for the purchased parts must be followed and they are attached to the technical documentation as...

Page 14: ...Safety 14 110...

Page 15: ...Safety 2 Safety 15 110...

Page 16: ...Safety 16 110...

Page 17: ...he customer The machine may only be operated in a technically perfect condition for its intended purpose and with due consideration of the risks involved 2 2 Obligations of the entrepreneur The entrep...

Page 18: ...of a possibly dangerous situation which may lead to seri ous injury or to death and damage to the machine or other serious property dam age Non observance of these instructions may lead to loss of war...

Page 19: ...ng which the hazards of hot surfaces hot liquids with possible deadly consequences exist Warning against explosion hazard battery area This warning symbol stands for activities during which the hazard...

Page 20: ...the machine is driven under compliance with the applic able road traffic regulations on public roads This includes driving forward and back ward Any other use of the machine is deemed improper and is...

Page 21: ...ir intentions to the operator e g by calling or by agreed hand signals to avoid misunderstanding During topping strips up to 6 m left and right from the outer edge of the machine 100 metres in front o...

Page 22: ...rk In all cases please read the operating manual and comply with the safety instruc tions In the past these activities have lead to severest accidents Staying under lifted machine parts or within the...

Page 23: ...Safety Safety stickers on the machine 2 6 Safety stickers on the machine Safety stickers on KS 475 23 110...

Page 24: ...Safety Safety stickers on the machine Safety stickers on KS 490 24 110...

Page 25: ...d the operating manual and comply with remarks on safety 355045400 Caution Risk of cuts Never step under the haulm topper 355090900 Note the approved PTO shaft speed and direc tion of rotation of the...

Page 26: ...e machine the applicable health protection regulations the rel evant national work safety regulations or equivalently applicable national work safety and health protection regulations of other member...

Page 27: ...d maintenance personnel Some activities may only be performed by people expressly authorised by ROPA for these activities In case of doubt ask the manufacturer whether you may perform a specific activ...

Page 28: ...required the machine manufacturer must be informed 2 12 Hazards caused by mechanical influences DANGER During operation of the machine there is life threatening danger due to uncov ered rotating mach...

Page 29: ...DVICE Environmental hazard due to pollution caused by leaking oil Hazard of pollution of ground or water bodies Prevention Always carefully close containers containing oil Dispose of empty containers...

Page 30: ...s hot machine parts Hot hydraulic oil Counteractive measures Let machine and operating supplies cool down Wear protective gloves 2 17 Risks due to drive shafts Follow the operating manual of the shaft...

Page 31: ...ve cream make a skin protection plan Protective goggles Tight fitting working protective clothing with long sleeves Heat resistant gloves Oil resistant protective gloves when working on oil containing...

Page 32: ...re injuries and haz ards After maintenance work and before the restart of the machine make sure in any case that all protective devices are fully assembled and functional Overview The illustration sho...

Page 33: ...General View and Specifications 3 General View and Specifications 33 110...

Page 34: ...General View and Specifications 34 110...

Page 35: ...rview This overview is intended to familiarize you with the most important components of your machine 1 Drawbar eye 2 Angular gear 3 Belt drive 4 Support wheel right 5 Three point attachment 6 Support...

Page 36: ...General View and Specifications General overview 36 110...

Page 37: ...ition driving on roads 4750 mm 5310 mm Width without firming wheels road travel position 1920 mm Width with firming wheels road travel position 2200 mm Height with support wheels in cen tral position...

Page 38: ...upport wheels 185 65 R 14 3 4 49 3 3 4 49 3 Others Recommendation bar psi 2 Firming wheels 24x12 00 12 0 7 10 2 The tyre pressure of the support wheels is intended for the road drive ADVICE We express...

Page 39: ...ns Transport draft for truck transport of the machine 3 4 Transport draft for truck transport of the machine Tyre sizes Right 185 65 R 14 Left 185 65 R 14 Firming wheels 24x12 00 12 KS 475 in transpor...

Page 40: ...General View and Specifications Transport draft for truck transport of the machine KS 490 in transport frame All data in mm 40 110...

Page 41: ...eneral View and Specifications Transport draft for road travel 3 5 Transport draft for road travel KS 475 in road travel position All data in mm 1 Height with support wheels in central position 41 110...

Page 42: ...General View and Specifications Transport draft for road travel KS 490 in road travel position All data in mm 2 Height with support wheels in central position 42 110...

Page 43: ...me for the machine which allows the machine to be transported on a truck in a space saving way All transport securing devices must be attached to the frame of the machine with belts to prevent damage...

Page 44: ...General Description 44 110...

Page 45: ...General Description 4 General Description 45 110...

Page 46: ...General Description 46 110...

Page 47: ...is driven via the tractor s PTO shaft Please note that the maximum per missible PTO shaft speed of the machine is 540 rpm 750 rpm or 1 000 rpm depending on the configuration The machine can be attache...

Page 48: ...Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of the machine includes 1 translation of the original operating manual for the haulm topper 1 original spare parts list for the haulm topper 1 cardan shaft 1 b...

Page 49: ...Operating Components 5 Operating Components 49 110...

Page 50: ...Operating Components 50 110...

Page 51: ...Components Overview of machine controls 5 1 Overview of machine controls 1 Control element left support wheel See Page 69 2 Control element right support wheel 3 Upper link arm with ratchet See Page...

Page 52: ...Operation 52 110...

Page 53: ...Operation 6 Operation 53 110...

Page 54: ...Operation 54 110...

Page 55: ...solid basic agri cultural knowledge and some experience with growing potatoes and the associated work processes This chapter informs you about operating procedures and interrela tionships during mach...

Page 56: ...after the first 10 operating hours and retightened in case of need In addition the complete hydraulic system must be checked for leaks Possibly existing leaks must be repaired immediately 1 Gears wit...

Page 57: ...Convince yourself that no people are located in the hazard zones when the machine is started Make sure of sufficient fire protection by keeping the machine free of dirt grease residue and other combus...

Page 58: ...e machine Depending on the machine configuration positioning of the support foot differs on the machine for the end tow kit or for the crosswise driving device The support foot must be brought into th...

Page 59: ...eels into the transport position and secure them Connect the vehicle lighting and check it Disconnect the cardan shaft from the machine and stow it in the storage place 6 4 2 Uncoupling the machine Pr...

Page 60: ...nk arm is strictly prohibited Attachment to the three point suspension of the machine with bolts only is strictly prohibited This may result in human injuries and damage to the machine Make sure that...

Page 61: ...r gear is installed correctly If not dis mantle the angular gear and mount it again correctly The illustration shows KS 475 3 Cardan shaft 4 Top hole lower link arm right 5 Bottom hole lower link arm...

Page 62: ...of the tractor retract the support foot of the machine completely and secure it using the safety pin with circlip Plug in and check the vehicle lighting for the crosswise driving device Tractor rear a...

Page 63: ...twist chain Release the support foot using the lower link arms Then retract the support foot completely and secure it using safety pin with circlip Lower the lower link arms again until the haulm topp...

Page 64: ...ort wheel in field position 21 Left support wheel in field position On the machine with an end tow kit the support wheels must be moved from the road position to the field position after the machine h...

Page 65: ...sition 4 Left support wheel in road position 5 Right support wheel holder for field position 6 Left support wheel holder for field position On the machine with an end tow kit the support wheels must b...

Page 66: ...chine side and stow it in the storage place on the machine Tractor rear detachment Disconnect the vehicle lighting for the crosswise driving device Lower the machine using the rear part hydraulics unt...

Page 67: ...ficiently cleaned Further requirements for operating the machine Before driving on public roads and paths the machine must be cleaned so far that the gross weight is not exceeded all warning signs are...

Page 68: ...regionally competent road traffic authorities may estab lish additional conditions or conditions deviating from the regulations listed It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner and the drive...

Page 69: ...f right support wheel for field position The support wheel height adjustment sets the minimum height of the machine to the ground Always make sure that the same height is set for the support wheels on...

Page 70: ...ion 6 Front safety bolt 7 Safety bolt drawbar working position Loosen the upper link arm anti twist device 4 to adjust the drawbar The adjustment for the upper link arm rotation direction 2 determines...

Page 71: ...ort position 3 Operating position 4 Firming wheel tension spring 5 Tension spring prestress positions The firming wheels can be folded into parking transport position 2 when not required in the field...

Page 72: ...located at the top centre of the machine On the KS 475 the protective cap 1 and guard cone 3 must be installed depending on the attachment of the machine to the tractor i e front or rear attachment On...

Page 73: ...ance to freely suspended power lines Switch off tractor engine and secure it against inadvertent starting Disconnect the cardan shaft and the automotive cable from the machine Traverse support foot me...

Page 74: ...Maintenance and service 74 110...

Page 75: ...Maintenance and service 7 Maintenance and service 75 110...

Page 76: ...Maintenance and service 76 110...

Page 77: ...ed knowledge and tools During all maintenance work strictly comply with all regional regulations on safety health protection and protection of the environment Never forget when you do not comply with...

Page 78: ...st be performed annually When changing oil proceed as follows before changing oil clean a wide area around the angular gear change oil only with gears warm after operation Dismantle the gear unit from...

Page 79: ...ower the machine when attaching it to the tractor until it stands on the support wheels Switch off the tractor and secure it from accidental rolling away and restart The illustration shows KS 475 1 Sa...

Page 80: ...ve casing 2 and secure it with four safety screws Perform a test run ADVICE Lubricate the profile of the cardan shaft 3 along its entire length annually To do this loosen the clamping screw on the joi...

Page 81: ...worn parts in advance 7 3 1 V belt tension Check the V belt tension on the machine every 50 operating hours V belts that are not tensioned enough are subject to greater wear and may cause damage to th...

Page 82: ...protective cover again and carry out a test run 7 3 2 Replacement of V belt pulleys The V belt pulleys of the machine must be visually inspected for damage every 50 operating hours If the V belt pull...

Page 83: ...o do this loosen four nuts 1 and pull the cover upwards Then check the V belt pulleys visually The illustration shows KS 475 In order to replace the V belt pulleys first dismantle the V belts To do th...

Page 84: ...it The mounting area must be cleaned and degreased Insert the clamping bush into the hub so that all holes overlap Screw in the threaded rod bolts 4 only by two threads at first do not tighten them ye...

Page 85: ...V belt pulleys The illustration shows KS 475 ADVICE Once the transmission ratio of the V belt pulleys has been changed the marking 6 on the safety sticker for the maximum PTO shaft speed must be chang...

Page 86: ...ft 1 and right 2 and all four clamp closures The illustration shows KS 475 On the KS 475 fold the left cover 3 all the way forward and secure the right cover 4 with the tab 5 On the KS 490 secure both...

Page 87: ...the machine Spray the complete machine with corrosion inhibiting oil Make sure that no oil or grease touches the tyres Park the machine in a dry and weather protected place if possible in a hall Secu...

Page 88: ...Malfunction and remedies 88 110...

Page 89: ...Malfunction and remedies 8 Malfunction and remedies 89 110...

Page 90: ...Malfunction and remedies 90 110...

Page 91: ...ly in case of emergency In case of the slightest doubt call in specialist personnel trained accordingly or enquire with the service team of ROPA Do not perform any repairs on the machine if you do not...

Page 92: ...Lists Tables Plans Diagrams Maintenance Verification 92 110...

Page 93: ...Lists Tables Plans Diagrams Maintenance Verification 9 Lists Tables Plans Diagrams Maintenance Verification 93 110...

Page 94: ...Lists Tables Plans Diagrams Maintenance Verification 94 110...

Page 95: ...rds and approvals in our recoding table See Page 97 9 2 Maintenance table Mainte nance interval Maintenance work before harvest start daily after the first 50oper hrs every 50 oper hrs when needed ann...

Page 96: ...2 8 KS 490 Lubricating point Number of nipples every oper hours Cardan shaft tractor to angular gear see attached manual of the cardan shaft manufacturer Freewheel cardan shafts above topper shaft 2 8...

Page 97: ...l 435002030 208 l 435006200 18 kg 435002300 25 kg Designation of manufacturer Aral Hyp SAE 85W 90 Aralub HLP 2 Agip Eni Agip ROTRA MP Agip GR MU EP Avia AVIA HYPOID 90 EP AVIALITH 2 EP BP Energear Hyp...

Page 98: ...3 M10 41 49 72 84 M12 72 85 125 145 M14 115 135 200 235 M16 180 210 310 365 M18 245 300 430 500 M20 345 425 610 710 M22 465 580 820 960 M24 600 730 1050 1220 M27 890 1100 1550 1800 M30 1200 1450 2100...

Page 99: ...e Date Date Date Oper hrs Oper hrs Oper hrs Oper hrs Oper hrs ok ok ok ok ok Angular gear Gear oil 9 6 2 Maintenance confirmation _____ completely performed on performed by Signature _________________...

Page 100: ...by last name and first name on date about the specific obligation of safe driving of the machine and the associated requirements Subjects of these instructions were The chapter driving on roads of the...

Page 101: ...of serious physical or even fatal injuries for these persons The draft below shows these zones shaded In any case follow the instructions of the machine operator Never enter the hazard zones If you h...

Page 102: ...aulm topper during operation I have completely received this information and understood it I agree not to enter the hazard zones as long as the machine is run ning during topping I have been informed...

Page 103: ...firmation No deficiencies were found during the test run The safe operation and maintenance were explained to me I was informed about the chapter safety in the operating manual The following items wer...

Page 104: ...ernet entry page as well as for any other advertising consult ing and information purposes written by phone or e mail about products and services can be received by the ROPA support point and or ROPA...

Page 105: ...rsdorf ROPA partner Customer site of operation Chassis No Operating hours Machine type Lifting loading hours Software version Harvested area Record Any customer complaints The safe operation and maint...

Page 106: ...Index 106 110...

Page 107: ...Index 10 Index 107 110...

Page 108: ...Index 108 110...

Page 109: ...icating plan 96 M Maintenance and service 74 Maintenance verification 99 Malfunction and remedies 88 Manufacturer 9 Modifications and alterations 31 N Name plate and important data 11 O Obligations of...

Page 110: ...Index U Uncoupling the machine 59 V V belt tension 81 W Welding on the machine 91 110 110...

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