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Disc Mower

AMT 4000 CV
AMT 5000 CV

(from machine no. 761 821)

Operating Instructions

150 000 004 01 US

Summary of Contents for AMT 4000 CV

Page 1: ...Disc Mower AMT 4000 CV AMT 5000 CV from machine no 761 821 Operating Instructions 150 000 004 01 US ...

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Page 3: ...hnical information in these operating instructions represent the latest status at the date of publication The company reserves the right to make constructional alterations at any time and without prior notice or obligation This symbol is designed to draw attention to the safety instructions contained in the operating instructions These instructions must be observed to prevent accidents Ordering re...

Page 4: ...t when also using the front mower unit 22 3 5 Adjusting the conditioner speed 23 3 6 Adjusting the conditioner cover plate 24 3 7 Adjusting the swath width 24 3 7 1 Adjusting the swath width 24 3 7 2 Spreading the crop over the full width 25 4 Lights warning plates 4 1 Connecting the lights 26 5 Maintenance 5 1 General 27 5 2 Gearboxes 28 5 3 Oil level check and oil change on the cutter bar 28 5 4...

Page 5: ...ering and braking 20 When turning remember to take account of the wide load and or the greater weight of the equipment 21 Only switch on equipment when all protective devices are fitted and in protection position 2 Safety and accident prevention regulations 1 Take note of both the regulations in these operating instructions and also the generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulatio...

Page 6: ...t 7 Protect the PTO shaft guard from rotating with the shaft by fitting the chains 8 Before switching on the power take off shaft make sure that the tractor s selected p t o speed matches the permitted speed of the machine 9 Before switching on the power take off shaft make sure that nobody is in the danger area of the mowing machine 10 Never switch on the power take off shaft when the tractor eng...

Page 7: ...y specialist personnel and only with the correct equipment 4 The tyre pressure must be checked regularly The recommended pressure must be adhered to 7 Maintenance 1 Repair maintenance and cleaning work and the correction of malfunctions must only be carried out when the drive is turned off and the engine is at a standstill Removetheignitionkey Applytheparking brake to all rotating parts 2 Nutsandb...

Page 8: ...ing dangers We have given these danger notices in the form of warning signs You will find important notices on the positioning of these danger signs and their meaning denotation below Familiarise yourself with the meaning of the warning signs The text beside them and their location on the machine indicates the machine s particularly dangerous areas 1 2 Positioning of the warning signs on the disc ...

Page 9: ...erating instructions before operating the machine 5 Order no 939 410 2 4x Do not touch any moving machine parts Wait until they are completely stationary 4 Order no 939 572 0 2x Engage the protective devices 6 Order no 942 197 1 4x Keep at a safe distance when the engine is running 8 Order no 939 529 0 1x The pressure accumulator is under pressure from gas and oil Only remove or repair in accordan...

Page 10: ...e operating the machine 15 12 942 019 1 1 Required 11 942 020 2 3 Required 14 942 050 0 3 Required 10 942 018 1 1 Required 13 939 495 1 4 Required Thrown objects or blade can cause serious injur Stay clear of machine whi DANG 16 949 228 0 2 Required 949 229 0 2 Required ...

Page 11: ...9 Introduction ...

Page 12: ...10 Introduction 8 2 7 9 10 1 2 6 12 10 2 14 5 9 7 11 7 1 2 4 3 15 13 RE LI 16 2 10 17 left right ...

Page 13: ...au bis Bohrung Nivel del aceite hasta el orificio Niveau d huile jusquà l orifice Oil level up to bore hole Livello dell olio fino al foro 15 942009 2 1x withquick release blade 16 939124 1 1x 139 888 0 139 889 0 112 939 567 1 139 888 139 889 939 527 2 2x AMT 4000 CV 939 528 3 2x AMT 5000 CV 942299 0 4x 942333 0 2x AMT 5000 CV 1x AMT 4000 CV 441 073 2 2x 4 0 bar 942 107 1 2x 1 5 bar 939567 1 1x 1 ...

Page 14: ... 1 x DA Minimum unladen weight of the tractor 4000 kg Permissible top speed 40 km h Hydraulic connection on the tractor A double action and a single action control unit is required to operate the disc mower For biological oils the oil change intervals must be observed due to to ageing of the oils Required quantities and lubricant types for gearboxes Refined oils Bio lubricants Required quantity li...

Page 15: ...when the mower is being moved from transport postion to mowing position or back to transport position Particular care is required when fitting attachments to the tractor or removing them It is essential that the accident prevention regulations are observed The mower unit is hitched off centre When braking in dangerous situations cornering on slippery ground the tractor can jack knife The minimum u...

Page 16: ...haft halves 1 and 2 in horizontal position up against one another Check the top cover of the attachment tubes Shorten the attachment tubes and protective tubes so that they move easily in any operating position Further details are given in the operating instructions from the PTO shaft manufacturer Switch off the engine Remove the ignition key Secure the tractor and machine from rolling away Danger...

Page 17: ...shut off taps 1 and 2 should be closed Hydraulic hoses Transport and working position of the tractor lower link arms 1 approx a 730 mm Set the lower link arm height so that the machine frames are parallel to the ground AMT4 0 007 1 AMT4 0 006 1 a AMT4 0 004 1 2 3 AMT4 0 042 1 2 ATTENTION Identified by hose clips red 1 single action control device red 2 double action control device blue 2 double ac...

Page 18: ...osition Permissible top speed 25 km h 2 4 Transport position NOTE Activate the single action control device The working wheels 1 and 3 are lowered The left hand transport wheel 2 loses contact with the ground a approx 50 mm Activate the double action control device The swinging drawbar turns the transport wheels travel at the same height If the swivel cylinder has reached the additional stop trans...

Page 19: ... the disc mower Before disassembling switch off the engine remove the ignition key and secure the tractor from rolling away Undo the retaining chain 1 Pull out the PTO shaft 2 and rest on the support Raise the rear hydraulics slightly There is a danger of crushing hands and feet when activating the jack stand Pull out the spring pin 2 and bolt 1 Lower the jack stands 3 and 4 Secure using bolts and...

Page 20: ...s 1 and 2 see arrow direction Pull off the hydraulic hoses 3 Rest the lighting cable 2 and hydraulic hoses 3 in the mounting 1 on the machine Open the lower link arm protection Lower the lower link arm until the mower unit mountings 1 are free The PTO shaft 3 is resting on the PTO shaft support 2 NOTE AMT4 0 015 1 3 2 AMT4 0 032 1 2 3 AMT4 0 016 3 1 2 1 ...

Page 21: ... and rolling away Check the protective devices from damage before every use Replace damaged protective devices immediately Danger of injury Support the raised cutter bar Never walk underneath raised loads Safe operation is only guaranteed when the cutter blades have been assembled correctly Check the mower unit before every use for damaged missing or worn cutter blades and replace cutter blades if...

Page 22: ...r the working tools when they have come to a standstill 3 1 Adjusting the guards Side guards AMT 5000 centre The height of the side guards can be adjusted To do this unfasten the screws 1 and 2 Adjust the height of the carrier bar 3 Tighten the screws Front guards The height adjustment is given by the side guards Measurement a 380 mm Depends on the height of the crop The given measurement a on the...

Page 23: ...justing the cutting height The cutting height is adjusted individually for each cutter bar by turning the lever 1 If extensive changes are made in the cutting height the front guards setting should be checked AMT4 0 019 1 2 ...

Page 24: ... a firm area Cutterbar ground pressure should be 100 120 kg AMT 4000 C 50 70 kg per mower unit AMT 5000 CV Move the stop 1 on the swivel cylinder 2 in the direction of the arrow top position Activate the swivel cylinder with the double action control unti Open the shut off tap for the double action control unit blue 2 The machine is in working position Close the shut off taps 2 by adjusting the le...

Page 25: ...ley at bottom rotor speed 600 rpm 3 5 Adjusting the conditoner speed Open the V belt guard by pressing in the leaf spring lock using a screw driver or similar The rotation speed of the conditioner rotor can be adapted to different crop harvesting conditions by changing the drive belt pulleys Check the length of the extension spring on the tension roller and adjust if necessary A 270 mm 1 2 AMT 1 0...

Page 26: ...conditioner for damaged prongs before work commences Straighten any bent flails Replace any broken flails Broken and bent prongs cause irregular rotation Therefore they must be replaced immediately 3 7 Adjusting the swath width The machine offers two crop laying modes Swathlaying Spreading the crop over the full width 3 7 1 Swathlaying Swath width can be varied by adjusting the conditioner flaps 1...

Page 27: ... 2 using the marked holes Depending on the operating conditions it may necessary to readjust the deflector plates to achieve an even distribution of the crop over the entire width Rule for setting the working angle 3 of the deflector plates The more crop the machine has to handle the smaller should be the working angle of the deflector plates AM4 0020 3 2 ...

Page 28: ...correct functioning before transport on public roads Clean the lighting unit and warning plates Dirty lamps and warning plates impair traffic safety The machine is fitted with three unit lamps 1 as standard 4 1 Connecting the lights Connect the socket 1 on the machine and on the tractor with a 7 pole plug in cable 3 The connection cable 2 is supplied ready for connection with the machine NOTE AMT4...

Page 29: ...eplacement blades are located in the drawer 1 Torque moment MA unless otherwise stated A Thread size the grade is given on screw head Screws nuts MA Nm Clamp component for attach 210 ing the support skids M14x1 5 Bearing housing for 42 blade plate Bearing housing for 85 mower drum Deviations from the table opposite include the following torque moments MA Nm AMT4 0 028 1 8 8 10 9 A KR 0 130 A 5 6 2...

Page 30: ...ce a suitable container underneath Turn and remove discharge screw 2 Empty out old oil Refill the oil through the plug hole 1 Oil quality SAE 90 Quantity approx 2 x 2 litres Oil level check Dip stick 1 Oil change Pull out dip stick 1 Turn and remove discharge screw 2 Empty out oil into a suitable container Refill with oil Oil quality SAE 90 Quantity approx 1 8 litres 5 3 Oil level check and oil ch...

Page 31: ... up with oil Readjust the cutter bar horizontally and vertically for checking the oil see Oil level check Oil quality SAE 90 Amount 5 litres AMT 5000 CV per mower unit 9 litres AMT 4000 CV Let the machine run briefly Wait until the machine has come to a standstill Turn and remove the oil check screw 1 It is locatecd in the cutter bar near the third disc from the main gearbox The oil level must rea...

Page 32: ...ed cutter blades cause dangerous irregularities in the rotation Cutter blades and fixing bolts should therefore be checked daily Always inspect the mower unit before starting work to checked for damaged missing or worn cutter blades and replace blades if necessary The top part of the diagram opposite shows the individual components required for assembling the blades and the assembly position of th...

Page 33: ... blades CAUTION The cutter blades can be turned around and used on both sides When cutter blades are missing or damged they must be replaced as a complete set This prevents dangerous irregularities in rotation If the thickness of the material between the hole and the end of the cutter blade has reduced to less than a 7 mm the cutter blade must be replaced AMT 2 041 AMT 2 042 KRONE KRONE KRONE KRON...

Page 34: ... the tyres Secure from rolling away unintentionally The machine should be supported securely when raised Never walk under the raised machine Mounting work on the tyres requires sufficient knowledge of the work process involved and correct tools Do not stand in front of the wheel rim when filling the tyres with compressed air If the air pressure is too great the tyre could burst This can cause inju...

Page 35: ...gram I Hydraulic cylinder for right hand working wheel II Hydraulic cylinder for left hand working wheel III Hydraulic cylinder for swinging drawbar IV Hydraulic cylinder for front transport wheel V Hydraulic cylinder for rear transport wheel AMT4 2 044 ...

Page 36: ...3 should be coupled onto the main gearbox 1 Secure the guard tube from turning with the shaft using the chain 2 Lubricating the transfer shaft CAUTION The transfer shaft attachment tubes should be lubricated every 20 operating hours Push back the guard 2 Twist the guard tubes against one another until the lubrication nipple 1 is visible Gelenkwelle 40h 8h 40h 8h 8h 8h 20h AMT 2 023 1 2 AMT4 0 034 ...

Page 37: ...35 Maintenance 5 7 3 Lubrication points on the disc mowers AMT 4000 CV and AMT 5000 CV AMT 4 036 2 24h 3 24h 13 50h 4 24h 5 50h 6 50h 7 50h 14 24h AMT 5000 CV ...

Page 38: ...36 Maintenance AMT 4 039 9 24h 12 50h 10 50h 11 50h 17 16 15 24h 24h 8 24h AMT 5000 CV ...

Page 39: ...n them and check them for wear Replace with new parts if necessary Oil all joints Lubricate the machine thoroughly Grease the PTO shaft guard tubes to prevent them from freezing Touch up the paintwork and treat bare metal thoroughly with rust preventative Jack up the machine to prevent damage to the tyres Do not deflate the tyres Protect the tyres from sunlight grease and oils Make a list of all r...

Page 40: ... oils used to preserve the machine Carry out the measures given in the chapter Maintenance Ventilate the overload coupling Carefully read through the operating instructions again 7 2 Overload coupling CAUTION The PTO shaft overload coupling should be ventilated after extended standing periods The coupling plates may become stuck to the friction plate The overload coupling protects the tractor and ...

Page 41: ... doctor imediately for injuries caused by escaping oil Park the machine securely Secure from rolling away unintentionally Support the machine securely when raised Never walk under the raised machine 9 1 High cut skids The high cut skids permit the cutting height to be varied in two steps see chapter 3 2 Adjusting the cutting height For this bolt bracket 4 under the cutterbar 1 Introduce high cut s...

Page 42: ...40 Appendix ...

Page 43: ...k the mower unit for damaged missing or worn cutter blades before operation If necessary replace cutter blades The same applies for retaining components To prevent unbalanced rotation only replace missing or damaged cutter blades as complete sets Never fit cutter blades with different levels of wear to one drum disc Whenever you change cutter blades also check retaining components and replace them...

Page 44: ...of complete blade holders per cutting disc Clockwise rotating blade Order No 139 889 Anti clockwise rotating blade Order No 139 888 The cutter blades can be turned around and used on both sides When cutter blades are missing or damaged they must be replaced as a complete set This prevents dangerous unbalanced rotation If the thickness of the material between the hole and the end of the cutter blad...

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