Kubota RA2584 Operator's Manual

RA2584

Operator‘s manual

Original operator‘s manual

Edition 10.2012 Date of print 09.2014 Language EN-EU Machine number VF65882401 – Model VF6588 Document number VF16661959.EN-EU

Machine identification

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Designation

Working width

Weight

Machine number

Accessories

Address of  supplier

RA2584

7.60 m - 8.40 m

1950 kg

VF6588 _ _ _ _

Address of  manufacturer

Kverneland Group Kerteminde AS Taarupstrandvej 25 DK-5300 Kerteminde Denmark

Tel: +45 65 19 19 00

Copyright by Kverneland Group Gottmadingen N. V., Germany. Reproduction, transfer to other media, translation or the use of extracts or parts of this manual without the explicit permission of Kverneland, is not permitted. All rights reserved. The contents of this operating manual are subject to change without notice. The right to technical revision is reserved.

Table of contents

Preface ....................................................... 4

Target group for this operating manual 4 Symbols used 5

Safety ......................................................... 6

For your safety 6 Who is allowed to operate the machine? 10 General safety information 10 Coupling 14 Hydraulics 15 Road transport 16 Operation 18 Uncoupling 19 Care and maintenance 20 Further regulations 21

Getting to know the machine .................. 22

Range of application 22 Features 22 Component designations 23 Technical specifications 24 Pilotbox [+] 28

Delivery and assembly ............................. 31

Checking the scope of delivery 31 Checking the length of the PTO shaft 32 Checking the steering 34

Coupling the machine .............................. 35

Safety 35 General 35 Coupling the lower link 36 Swivelling in the parking stand 37 Coupling the PTO shaft 38 Wheel chocks 39 Connections 40

Preparing for use ...................................... 43

Safety 43 General 44 Rotor pitch 45 Lifting the tines 47 Working depth 48

Road transport .......................................... 50

Safety 50 General 51 Prior to road transport 52 Road transport 57

Table of contents

Operation ................................................... 66

Safety 66 General 67 Swathing 68 Swath deposit 69 Adjusting the swath width 73 Driving on headlands 73

Cleaning and care ..................................... 74

Safety 74 Cleaning 75 Care 75

Parking and storage .................................. 76

Setting down the machine in a secure position 76 General 77 After the end of the season 77

Maintenance ............................................... 78

For your safety 78 General 80 Bolt connections 82 Lubrication points for grease 84 Lubricating the PTO shafts 85 Lubricate rotors 86 Filling quantities 87 Tyres 87 Hydraulics 88

Additional equipment ................................ 91

Additional equipment 91

Eliminating faults ...................................... 93

Faults 93

Circuit diagrams ........................................ 94

Hydraulic circuit diagram 94 Lighting circuit diagram 95

Decommissioning ..................................... 96

Environment 96

EC Conformity Declaration ....................... 97

Conforms to EC Directive  2006/42/EC 97

Index ........................................................... 99

Preparations on the field ......................... 58

Safety 58 General 59 Folding the machine into the work position 60 Basic settings 63

Preface

Target group for this operating manual

Training

This operating manual is aimed at trained agriculturists and persons who are otherwise qualified for agricultural activities and have received instruction in working with this machine.

For your safety

You must familiarise yourself with the contents of this operating manual before assembly or initial operation of the machine. In this way, you will achieve optimum work results and operational safety. The operating manual forms an integral part of the machine and must always be kept to hand. This will ensure that you:

• avoid accidents.

• comply with warranty conditions.

• have a fully functional machine in good working order at all times.

Your dealer will provide instruction on operation and care of the machine.

Information for the employer

All personnel are to be regularly, but at least once a year, instructed on the use of the machine, in accordance with the regulations of the national organisation for Health and Safety at Work. Untrained or unauthorised persons are not permitted to use the machine.

You are responsible for ensuring that the machine is operated and maintained safely. Make sure that you and all other persons that operate, maintain or work in close proximity with the machine are familiar with the operating and maintenance regulations, as well as the corresponding safety instructions in this operating manual.

Preface

Symbols used

In this operating manual, the following symbols and terms have been used:

• A bullet point accompanies each item in a list.

 A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed.

 An arrow indicates a cross-reference to other sections of this

manual.

[+] A plus sign indicates additional equipment which is not included in the standard version.

We have also used pictograms to help you find instructions more quickly:

The “Information” pictogram points to tips and additional information.

The “Examples” pictogram indicates examples that assist understanding of the instructions.

Caution

The warning triangle indicates important safety information. Failure to observe this safety information can result in:

• Serious faults in the correct operation of the implement.

• Damage to the machine.

• Personal injury or accidents.

The spanner indicates tips for assembly or adjustment work.

This arrow in the diagram shows the direction of travel.

The brush indicates the points that must be lubricated using the brush.

The grease gun indicates the points that must be lubricated using the grease gun.

 Switch on the tractor.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and re-

move the ignition key.

Safety

For your safety

This chapter contains general safety instructions. Each chapter of the operating manual contains additional specific safety information which is not described here. Observe the safety information:

• in the interest of your own safety.

• in the interest of the safety of others.

• to ensure the safety of the machine.

Numerous risks can result from handling agricultural machinery in the wrong way. Therefore, always work with particular care and never under time pressure.

The employer should:

Inform all persons who work with the machine about this safety information at regular intervals and in accordance with statutory regulations.

Safety

Warning signs

Warning signs on the machine

Safety-related labels attached to the machine indicate potential hazards. The labels must not be removed. Illegible or missing labels should be replaced. You can obtain new labels as spare parts from your dealer.

Safety

Meaning of the warning signs

Read the operating manual

Read and follow the operating and safety instructions before using the machine for the first time. The machine must not be used for the first time until the operating manual has been read and understood. This applies in particular to the safety information. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Switch off the engine

Only perform maintenance, repair and adjustment work when the machine is shut down. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Distance from the rotor

Maintain a safe distance from the rotor when it is rotating. Nobody may remain in close proximity to the machine when rakes and swathers are running. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Distance from tractor

When the machine is being coupled, uncoupled or operated, there should be no-one between the tractor and the machine. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Risk of crushing

Never reach into an area where there is a risk of crushing if parts in that area are still likely to move. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Caution, parts ejected at speed

Hazard caused by parts which may become detached when the drive is in operation, and ejected at speed. Maintain a safe distance. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Safety

No persons within the slewing range

There is an acute risk of injury within the slewing range from machine parts which are slewing or folding. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Caution, high voltage

Maintain a sufficiently safe distance from high-voltage lines. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Secure the machine with wheel chocks

Always secure the machine with wheel chocks to ensure it cannot roll away when it is in park or stop position. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

PTO shaft speed 540 rpm

The specified maximum PTO shaft speed of 540 rpm must not be exceeded. Otherwise, damage to the machine may be caused as a result.

Do not exceed the maximum hydraulic pressure

The tractor's hydraulic pressure on the machine's hydraulic system must not exceed 210 bar. Otherwise, damage to the machine may be caused as a result.

Safety

Who is allowed to



operate the machine?

General safety information

Only qualified personnel

Only qualified persons who have been informed of the dangers associated with handling the machine are permitted to operate, service or repair the machine. The necessary knowledge can be gained in the course of agricultural vocational training, professional training or intensive instruction.

The general safety information and warning signs apply to every phase of the life cycle of the machine and to every application.

Switch off the tractor and secure it

Before you dismount:

 Switch off the tractor.

 Remove the ignition key.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away.

An unsecured tractor can run you over or trap you. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Operate for the first time only after proper training

The machine may only be put into operation after proper training has been provided by an employee from a dealership or the manufacturer, or by a factory representative. Operation without proper training can lead to damage to the machine due to incorrect operation, or may cause accidents.

Safety is your responsibility

Follow the safety regulations. Ensure that all operators comply with the safety instructions. Prevent serious or fatal accidents by following the safety instructions.

Instructions in the event of malfunctions

In the event of a malfunction, stop, shut down and secure the machine immediately. Rectify the malfunction immediately yourself or seek the assistance of a workshop. Operating a faulty machine can cause accidents or damage.

No persons in the working area

Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine within this area. Fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Perfect working condition

Ensure that the tractor and the machine are always in perfect working condition. Make sure that the tractor brakes work in conjunction with the machine. Also follow the instructions in your tractor's operating manual.

Safety

Switch off the PTO shaft drive when raising the machine

Switch off the PTO shaft drive on the tractor if people could enter the working area of the machine when you

• raise the machine,

• raise the side devices or

• raise the rotors to the headland position.

Rotating, unprotected parts can damage the machine and cause lifethreatening injuries.

Switch off the tractor PTO shaft drive

Switch off the PTO shaft drive on the tractor when changing from work to transport position (and vice versa). Wait for the moving parts to stop moving. If this requirement is ignored, the consequence may be damage to the machine and even life-threatening injuries.

No reversing while the drive is running

Never drive in reverse with the PTO shaft drive switched on and in the work position if people could enter the working area of the machine. Switch off the PTO shaft drive. Rotating, unprotected parts can damage the machine and cause life-threatening injuries.

Specified workwear

Do not wear loose fitting clothing. Loose fitting items of clothing may become caught in rotating parts. Wear workwear and protective clothing, as specified by the Accident Prevention and Insurance Association. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

No riding on the machine

Persons or objects must never be transported on the machine. Carrying passengers on the machine is life threatening and prohibited. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Safety

Never work on the machine while it is running

No operations may be performed on the machine while it is running. Objects or persons can be caught, drawn in or crushed. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Safety distance from raised and unsecured loads

Never work under suspended loads. Maintain a sufficient distance from raised and unsecured loads. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

PTO shaft

Use only the PTO shafts specified by the manufacturer and read the attached operating manual carefully. Adjust the length of the PTO shaft as required. Incorrect PTO shaft lengths can cause damage to the machine and personal injury.

Check and fasten the PTO shaft guard in position

The rotating PTO shaft is protected by the PTO shaft guard. Ensure that the guard is not damaged. Fasten the PTO shaft guard in position by connecting the chains on the implement and the tractor. Unguarded PTO shafts can cause life-threatening injuries.

Make sure the machine is standing level

Before changing from the transport to the work position (and vice versa), make sure the machine is standing level. The machine could tip over, particularly on hillside locations. Otherwise, damage to the machine and serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Do not make any modifications to the machine

No modifications of any kind may be made to the machine. Unauthorised modifications can adversely affect the correct operation and safety of the machine and shorten its service life. Unauthorised modifications to the machine render the manufacturer's guarantee null and void and free the manufacturer from all liability.

Safety

PTO shaft speed 540 rpm

The specified maximum PTO shaft speed of 540 rpm must not be exceeded. A higher PTO shaft speed will damage the machine.

Only use the PTO shaft specified

Only use PTO shafts which have been specified by the manufacturer. Other PTO shafts with disconnect couplings may allow higher disconnect torques. Higher disconnect torques may damage the machine.

Unrestricted field of vision to the rear

After it has been coupled, ensure that you have an unrestricted view of the machine, in both its work and transport positions. At the very least, use the panorama mirror provided by the tractor manufacturer. Otherwise, hazardous situations may not be detected in time, and accidents or damage may be caused as a result.

Check the angle of lock

On machines with attachment carriers, an angle of lock of 90° is possible. This angle must not be exceeded. Otherwise, damage to the PTO shaft may be caused as a result.

Safety

Coupling

Increased risk of injury

When the machine is being coupled to the tractor, there is an increased risk of injury. Therefore:

• Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

• Never stand between the tractor and machine.

• Lock the PTO shaft securely to the PTO stub shaft on the tractor

and the machine.

If this requirement is ignored, the consequence may be damage to the machine and even life-threatening injuries.

Attaching electrical connections after assembly

The electrical supply to the tractor must not be connected when the lighting equipment is being fitted. Otherwise, short circuits may occur and the electronic system may be damaged.

Observe the operating manual of the PTO shaft manufacturer

Observe the operating manual of the PTO shaft manufacturer. It will provide you with instructions on how to handle the PTO shaft correctly. If these instructions are ignored, damage may be caused to the PTO shaft and machine.

Risk of tipping due to unsecured quick-release couplings

When the machine is coupled to tractors with lower link quick-release couplings, the latter must be secured against unintentional opening. If the quick-release couplings open unintentionally, the tractor and machine may tip over. If this requirement is ignored, the consequence may be damage to the machine and even life-threatening injuries. Also follow the instructions in your tractor's operating manual.

Safety

Hydraulics

Hydraulic connection at zero pressure only

Only connect hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic system if the tractor and machine hydraulic system is at zero pressure. A pressurised hydraulic system can trigger unforeseen movements on the machine and can cause serious machine damage and personal injury. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

High pressures in the hydraulic system

The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Regularly check all lines, hoses, and screwed connections for leaks and externally visible damage. Only use suitable tools when looking for leaks. Rectify any damage immediately. Oil escaping under pressure may result in injuries and fires. Seek medical attention immediately if injuries occur.

Replace hydraulic hoses every six years

Hydraulic hoses age without showing externally visible signs. Replace hydraulic hoses every six years. Defective hydraulic lines can cause serious or fatal injuries.

Safety

Road transport

Ensuring road safety

The machine must conform to current national traffic regulations if you intend to drive with it on public roads. Ensure the following:

• Lighting, warning and protective equipment must be fitted.

• The permissible transport widths and weights, axle loads, tyre

load-bearing capacities, laden weights and national speed restrictions must be complied with.

• The maximum permissible road transport speed of 50 km/h must

be complied with.

• Before driving on public roads, fold in all deflector bars and rotors

and secure the machine.

• All tine supports which have tips that point at right angles to the

direction of travel and which are at a height of less than 2 metres must be safeguarded using the tine covers provided, or otherwise detached.

• The machine should only be towed by agricultural or forestry

tractors.

The empty weight of the tractor must be greater than the weight of the machine. The driver and keeper of the vehicle are liable should these conditions not be observed.

Close the ball valve

Close the ball valve before driving on the road. If the ball valve is open and there is an operating error, the machine may drop or swing out unexpectedly. This could cause traffic accidents and accidents with fatal consequences.

Check the tyre pressure

Check tyre pressure on a regular basis. Incorrect tyre pressures reduce the service life of a tyre and cause unstable driving characteristics. Accidents with serious or fatal injuries may be caused as a result.

Altered driving and braking performance

Driving and braking characteristics are altered when the machine is coupled or hitched to the tractor. When cornering, take the overall width and balancing weight of the machine into consideration. Adapt your driving speed accordingly. A driving style which is not adapted to conditions can cause accidents. Accidents with serious or fatal injuries may be caused as a result.

Safety

Speed adjustment

In poor road conditions and at high speeds, powerful forces can be generated that subject the tractor and machine material to high or excessive stresses. Adjust your driving speed to the road conditions. A driving style which is not adapted to conditions can cause accidents. Accidents with serious or fatal injuries may be caused as a result.

Check hitch pins

Hitch pins must be in perfect condition. Hitch pins must show no signs of wear and be properly secured. Otherwise, hitched machines may detach themselves of their own accord. Accidents with serious or fatal injuries may be caused as a result.

Check release cords on quick release couplings

Release cords must hang loose and must not allow a release in their lowered position. Hitched machines may otherwise detach themselves from the lower link hitching system of their own accord. Accidents with serious or fatal injuries may be caused as a result.

Safety

Operation

Operate for the first time only after proper training

The machine may only be put into operation after proper training has been provided by an employee from a dealership or the manufacturer, or by a factory representative. Operation without training can lead to damage to the machine due to incorrect operation, or cause accidents.

Ensure that the machine is in perfect working condition

Do not operate the machine unless it is in perfect working condition. Check all key components and their operation before use. Replace defective components. Defective components can cause material damage and personal injury.

Check the protective equipment

The protective equipment must not be removed or by-passed. Check all protective equipment before using the machine. Unprotected parts of the machine can cause serious or fatal injury.

Check the immediate vicinity

Check the area immediately surrounding the machine before driving off, and continually during operation. Make sure that you have an adequate view. Only begin work when the immediate vicinity is cleared of any persons or objects. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Retighten all nuts, bolts and screws

Regularly check that bolts and nuts are correctly tightened. Retighten bolts if necessary. Nuts and bolts can work loose when the machine is used. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged or accidents caused as a result.

Tractor PTO stub shaft continues to turn after being switched off

After the PTO shaft drive on the tractor has been switched off, the machine continues to run due to the moment of inertia. Maintain a sufficient safety distance until all moving parts have come to a complete standstill. Otherwise, damage to the machine and serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Cornering and turning manoeuvres

Centrifugal forces are in operation during cornering. The machine's centre of gravity at the rear of the tractor is displaced. Be aware of the turning radius and the moment of inertia. A driving style which is not adapted to conditions can cause accidents. Accidents with serious or fatal injuries may be caused as a result.

Safety

Uncoupling

Increased risk of injury

There is an increased risk of injury when uncoupling the machine from the tractor. Therefore:

• Set the machine down on firm, secure and level ground.

• Never stand between the tractor and the machine during manoeu-

vring.

• Secure the tractor against rolling away, turn off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

• Secure the machine against rolling away (use wheel chocks).

• Ensure that the sustainer is securely locked.

• Place the PTO shaft in the holder provided.

• Do not uncouple the hydraulic hoses until the hydraulic system is

at zero pressure.

Failure to observe these instructions can result in serious or fatal injury.

Safety

Care and maintenance

Observe the care and maintenance intervals

Observe the periods specified in the operating manual for recurrent checks and inspections. If these periods are not observed, damage to the machine and accidents may be caused as a result.

Use original parts

Many components have special properties that are decisive for the stability and correct operation of the machine. Only spare parts and accessories supplied by the manufacturer have been tested and approved. Other products may disrupt the correct operation of the machine and adversely affect safety. Using non-original replacement parts renders the manufacturer's guarantee null and void and frees the manufacturer from all liability.

When performing care and maintenance work:

• Switch off the PTO shaft drive.

• Depressurise the hydraulic system.

• Whenever possible, uncouple the tractor.

• Switch off the tractor and remove the ignition key.

• Ensure the machine is standing on firm, secure and level ground,

and provide additional support, if necessary.

• Secure the machine against rolling away (use wheel chocks).

Only if these regulations are observed can safe working be ensured during care and maintenance work.

Turn off the electrical supply

Prior to carrying out work on the electrical system, disconnect the system from the power supply. Systems being supplied with electrical power can cause damage to equipment and injury to persons.

Caution when cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner

Exercise caution when cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner. Bearings, seals and pipe unions are not waterproof. In order to prevent damage to the machine, the bearings, seals and pipe unions must not be exposed to direct contact with the high pressure water jets.

Safety

No aggressive washing additives

Do not use any aggressive washing additives for cleaning. Uncoated metal surfaces can be damaged.

Before carrying out welding work

Disconnect all electrical connections from the tractor when carrying out welding on the hitched machine. Damage may otherwise be caused to the electrical system.

Retighten all nuts, bolts and screws

All screwed/bolted connections that are loosened during maintenance and repair operations must be retightened. Serious injury and damage to equipment can be caused by loose pin and screw connections.

Further regulations

Warranty

Observe the regulations

In addition to the safety information given above, please observe the following:

• Accident prevention regulations.

• Generally recognised safety regulations, occupational health

requirements and road traffic regulations.

• The instructions provided in this operating manual.

• Regulations relating to operation, maintenance and repair.

The warranty and manufacturer's liability will no longer be valid if the instructions provided in the chapter on Safety are not observed, if maintenance is inadequate or faulty, if the machine is used for purposes other than those for which it was intended and if it is overstressed, or if impermissible modifications are made to the machine.

Getting to know the machine

Range of application

Proper use

Features

This product is classified as replaceable equipment in accordance with EC directive 2006/42/EC. The machine is a twin rotor swather, which is suitable only for the raking together of mowed stalk-type vegetation (for example, hay or straw).

Any other use, for example, for silo distribution, any form of soil preparation, road sweeping or for the transmission of power to other machines, is not permitted. The manufacturer and dealers are not liable for damage caused by improper use. The risk is borne solely by the user.

Flexible in operation

This central rake, which has a working width of approximately 8.40 metres, meets all the requirements of modern crop harvesting engineering. All the important functions for field use are controlled during operation. The following functions can be set:

• Deposit of crop in single rotor operation via the hydraulic single lift.

• Individual working depth of both rotors.

• Swath width.

The rake can be pulled by tractors of 40 kW (56 hp) or more.

Extensive equipment

The machine is equipped with low-maintenance gearboxes and 11 arms on each rotor. The offset tines provide excellent raking quality.

The “TerraLink” support ensures outstanding adjustment to the contours of the land.

The swath former swivels into the selected transport or work position.

Easy changeover from work to transport position

The swather is easily changed over from the work to the transport position. Hydraulic cylinders lift the rotors into the transport position to maintain the transport width of less than 2.80 m.

Component

Deflector bar

Main frame

Attachment carrier

Deflector barDrive

Tine support Tines

Swath former

Rotor gear Transport chassis

Rotor chassis

Transport holder for tine supports

Sustainer

Steering

Tine arm shaft

Telescopic arm

Lifting arm

Tine cover stowage area

designations

Getting to know the machine

Technical specifications

Dimensions Transport position [m]

T Track width 2.61

M Distance between lights 2.30

N Height of lights 1.29

R Height of bottom reflectors 0.35

S Distance between bottom reflectors 2.08

** Machine attachment carrier (cat. 2) lowered to 20 cm from the ground.

Length

Height with mounted tine supports

Height without the upper tine supports for transport position

Width without the upper tine supports for transport position when using tyres 

11.5/80-15.3 and 380/55-17.

Maximum width with mounted tine supports

6.24

4.10* - 4.25

3.44*

2.89 and 2.98

2.98

Getting to know the machine

Dimensions Work position [m]

X Distance between the rotors 0.30-1.15

Length

Height in work position

Working width

Raking width

6.24

1.50

7.60 - 8.40

8.50

Getting to know the machine

Weights

Work position [kg] Transport position [kg]

Total weight 1950

Load supported on lower link - 755

- 119 5

Transport chassis axle load

Tractor equipment required

Output / connections

Minimum output of the tractor 40 kW (56 hp)

Lighting power supply 12 V, 7-pin plug socket ISO 1724

(based on load supported on lower

link)

Hydraulic connections

Hydraulic pressure 150 - 210 bar

Maximum PTO shaft speed 540 rpm

Lower link Fixable in height and laterally

1 x double-acting hydraulic control unit 1 x single-acting hydraulic control unit

Machine equipment

Swath deposit

Swath former with auto-swivel Standard

Rotors/tine supports/tines

Number of rotors 2

Getting to know the machine

Number of tine supports per rotor

Number of tines per tine support 4

Removable tine arms Standard

Rotor height adjustment Mechanical

Hydraulic single lift [+]

Tine saver [+]

Wheels

Rotor chassis 16 x 6.50-8 6 PR

Tandem axles on rotor chassis [+]

Transport chassis

Safety accessories

Lighting equipment Standard

Warning plates Standard

PTO shaft

12 swaths on the left 12 swaths on the right

11.5/80-15.3 or 380/55-17 [+]

PTO shaft with freewheel Standard

Airborne sound emissions measurement

The airborne noise emissions from the machine are – according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – below the required levels.

• A-weighted sound level in the workplace: 

< 70 dB(A)

• Currently C-weighted sound level: 

< 63 Pa (130 dB based on 20 µPa)

• A-weighted sound level on the machine: 

< 80 dB(A)

Getting to know the machine

On/Off switch

Control LED

3-way switch

Pilotbox [+]

Protect electrical parts against moisture

The electronic control system, pilotbox [+] and electrical plug connections must be protected against damp and penetrating moisture. Dampness in electronic devices can lead to leakage current, which results in malfunction.

Using the electro-hydraulic operator control unit, the pilotbox [+], the following functions can be selected and executed using a single-acting hydraulic control unit:

Preselection Function

Pilotbox

OFF

Pilotbox

Raise and lower both rotors.

Control LED lights up. The A and C functions are available.

A: Raise and lower the left rotor.

B: No function.

C: Raise and lower the right rotor.

Operate the rotary rake with the pilotbox [+] as follows:

 Mount the pilotbox [+] in the tractor cab so that it is secure and

easily reachable.

 Switch it on and off with the switch. The control LED lights up when

the pilotbox [+] is switched on.

 With the switch, select the function (A, B or C) and then execute

the function with the single-acting hydraulic control unit.

Getting to know the machine

Function



overview

Steering Machine position Function

• Single-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

• Single-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

• Single-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

The table below provides a summary of the functions. Be sure to follow the other instructions and note the safety information in the operating manual.

Transport

• Machine in work position.

• Switch off the PTO shaft drive.

• Cover and/or remove outer tine arms

for transportation.

• Clean the machine.

• Use the single-acting hydraulic

control device on the tractor to move the machine to the transport position.

• Remove inner tine arms for transport.

Work position

• Switch off the PTO shaft drive.

• Use the single-acting hydraulic

control device on the tractor to release the lifting arm locking mechanism.

• Pull the cord on the mechanical lock

and keep tensioned.

• Fold the rotors in fully with the single-

acting hydraulic control device on the tractor.

Headlands

• Using the tractor's single-acting

hydraulic control unit, raise both rotors to the headland position, then lower them.

• Single-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

• Mechanical locking

mechanism cable.

• Single-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

• Mechanical locking

mechanism cable.

Lowering the left rotor

• Remove the right side shaft.

• Raise the machine to the transport

position using the single-acting hydraulic control unit until the lift arms lock.

• Pull the mechanical locking

mechanism cable of the left rotor.

• Lower the left rotor using the single-

acting hydraulic control device on the tractor.

Lowering the right rotor

• Remove the left side shaft.

• Raise the machine to the transport

position using the single-acting hydraulic control unit until the lift arms lock.

• Pull the mechanical locking

mechanism cable of the right rotor.

• Lower the right rotor using the single-

acting hydraulic control device on the tractor.

Getting to know the machine

Steering Machine position Function

• Pilotbox [+] is switched on.

• Preselect position "A" on the

pilotbox [+].

• Single-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

• Pilotbox [+] is switched on.

• Preselect position "C" on the

pilotbox [+].

• Single-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

Swathing with left rotor [+]

• Switch on pilotbox [+].

• Preselect position "A" on the

pilotbox [+].

• Using the tractor's single-acting

hydraulic control unit, raise the right rotor and then lower it.

Swathing with right rotor [+]

• Switch on pilotbox [+].

• Preselect position "C" on the

pilotbox [+].

• Using the tractor's single-acting

hydraulic control unit, raise the left rotor and then lower it.

• Double-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

• Single-acting hydraulic control

unit on the tractor.

• Crank on left rotor.

• Crank on right rotor.

Swath width

• Raise the machine into the headland

position using the tractor's singleacting hydraulic control unit.

• Adjust the swath width using the

double-acting hydraulic control device on the tractor.

• Lower the machine to the work

position using the tractor's singleacting hydraulic control unit.

Working depth of left rotor

• Switch off the PTO shaft drive.

• Switch off the tractor and secure it.

• Set the working depth using the crank

on the left rotor.

Working depth of right rotor

• Switch off the PTO shaft drive.

• Switch off the tractor and secure it.

• Set the working depth using the crank

on the right rotor.

Delivery and assembly

Checking the scope of delivery

Delivery is in the fully assembled state

The machine is delivered fully assembled. Using the checklist, check the loose parts on delivery. If any parts of the machine have not been

fitted or are missing, please contact your dealer.

Do not assemble the machine yourself. Trained personnel are required to assemble the machine. Do not perform assembly work yourself. The following points are required to be met for the machine to be in proper condition:

• Observance of a sequence of work steps.

• Compliance with tolerances and torques.

• Knowledge of work safety during assembly.

Incorrect assembly can result in damage to the machine or accidents.

If parts are missing or have been damaged during transportation, please inform the dealer, importer or manufacturer immediately.

Checklist for parts which were

supplied loose

PTO shaft for drive 1

PTO shaft for auxiliary drive (side shaft)

Quantity

Tine supports placing swaths on the left

Tine supports placing swaths on the right

Swath former 1

Wheel chock 2

Warning sign and lighting equipment set

Operating manual 1

Spare parts list 1

Additional equipment See delivery note

Delivery and assembly

Checking the length of the PTO shaft

The length of the PTO shaft has been selected at the factory to suit almost all types of tractor. Only in exceptional cases is a correction of the PTO shaft length required on individual tractors. Check the length of the PTO shaft for each tractor prior to first use.

The operating manual from the PTO shaft manufacturer is included. This includes detailed information on the relevant version of the PTO shaft and must be observed.

Switch off the tractor and secure it

Before you dismount:

 Switch off the tractor.

 Remove the ignition key.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away.

An unsecured tractor can run you over or trap you. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Check the angle of lock

The tractor's PTO shaft has a wide hinge joint, allowing an angle of lock of up to 80°. Make sure that the PTO shaft is not damaged during sharp cornering. The machine may be damaged as a result.

Correct length

A PTO shaft which is too long must not be used. Otherwise, damage to the drive bearings on the tractor and machine may be caused as a result.

 Couple the machine to the tractor without the PTO shaft.

 Lower the tractor's lower link.

 Set the tractor and machine to the smallest angle of lock.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

Shortening the PTO

Marks on the guard tube

shaft

Delivery and assembly

 Pull the PTO shaft apart and connect one half to the tractor PTO

shaft drive and one to the machine and secure them.

 Place the two shaft halves next to each other and:

• Check for a minimum of 250 mm overlap (b).

• Check that the PTO shaft is not resting on the block

(minimum clearance (a) = 20 mm).

 Shorten both the sliding tube and guard tube to the same size.

 Deburr the ends of the tubes.

 Remove the swarf.

 Grease the sliding surfaces well.

Fitting the PTO shaft

Make sure that you fit the PTO shaft in the correct installation position. There is a mark on the guard tube of the PTO shaft.

 Check the length of the PTO shaft and shorten it if necessary.

 Fit the PTO shaft onto the machine's PTO stub shaft.

 Secure the PTO shaft with a locking pin.

Delivery and assembly

Track arm

Steering arm

Track rod

Steering rod

Checking the steering

Never carry out work on the steering

Contact your dealer if specifications differ. Never carry out any work on the steering or track yourself. There is otherwise the risk of traffic accidents and accidents with fatal consequences.

The steering is fitted and calibrated in the factory.

Check the adjustment with a hitched machine

 Drive along a straight line with the entire combination (tractor with

hitched machine).

 Check if the machine runs in a straight line behind the tractor.

When driving in a straight line, if the machine swerves to the side or if the wheels do not run parallel, the track and steering must be readjusted at an authorised workshop.

 Check if the target measurements are correct.

 If discrepancies are found, consult your dealer.

 See chapter »Checking the track«, page 90.

Coupling the machine

Safety

Coupling the machine

Observe the safety information

Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 6.

Increased risk of injury

When the machine is being coupled to the tractor, there is an increased risk of injury. Therefore:

• Never stand between the tractor and machine.

• Secure the tractor against rolling away.

• Slowly and carefully actuate the three-point power lift system.

Failure to observe these instructions can result in serious or fatal injury.

General

The machine is equipped at the factory for coupling to the lower link of the three-point power lift system.

The following work steps are described in this section:

• »Coupling the lower link«

• »Swivelling in the parking stand«

• »Coupling the PTO shaft«

• »Wheel chocks«

• »Electrical connections«

• »Hydraulic connections«

Coupling the machine

Lynch pin

Catch

Lower link

Coupling the lower link

Tractors with quickrelease couplings

Follow the instructions for the quick-release coupling

Follow the instructions below for tractors with quick-release couplings. Also note the instructions and warnings in the operating manual of the tractor manufacturer. If this requirement is ignored, the consequence may be damage to the machine and even life-threatening injuries.

The following applies to tractors with quick-release couplings:

 Slide collecting trays suitable for the tractor onto the lower link

hitching system of the machine.

 To couple the machine, raise the lower link until the catch engages.

 Secure the quick-release coupling with linchpins.

 Secure the catch with pins.

 Follow the instructions for »Tractors without quick-release

coupling«.

Tractors without quick-release coupling

The following applies to all tractors - with or without quickrelease couplings:

 Couple the machine to the lower link - in accordance with the

operating manual of the tractor manufacturer - lift slightly and secure.

 Slightly raise the lower link.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

 Swivel in the sustainer.

 See »Swivelling in the parking stand«, page 37.

 With the lower link in the work position, lift it off the ground until the

main frame of the machine is tilted approximately 1 degree forwards.

 Engage the lower link at the sides.

 Adjust the lower link such that a uniform ground clearance is

maintained.

Swivelling in the

Sustainer

parking stand

Coupling the machine

After coupling the machine to the tractor, raise and secure the sustainer.

 Switch off the tractor and secure it, shut off the engine and remove

the ignition key.

 Pull out the pins in the sustainer.

 Swivel in the sustainer.

 Undo the pins on the sustainer and engage them.

Coupling the machine

PTO shaft

Chain

Wide angle joint

Tractor

Wide angle joint with freewheel assembly

Coupling the PTO shaft

When coupling the PTO shaft, make sure it is in the correct position.

 Check whether the PTO shaft must be shortened before coupling.

 Shorten the PTO shaft if necessary.

 »Checking the length of the PTO shaft«, page 32

 Check that the tractor's PTO stub shaft is clean and lubricated.

 Couple the PTO shaft to the tractor and the machine.

 Ensure that the PTO shaft is engaged on the shaft ends.

 Secure the guard tubes so that they cannot rotate at the same

time.

 Couple the wide-angle joint to the machine's PTO stub shaft.

Wheel chocks

Wheel chock

Coupling the machine

Secure the tractor against rolling away

Never remove the wheel chocks if the tractor is not otherwise secured against rolling away. Persons could be run over by the machine or the tractor. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

 Switch off the tractor and secure it.

 Remove the wheel chocks from in front of the wheels.

 Place them in the brackets provided on the left and right behind the

warning plates on the transport chassis and engage them securely.

Coupling the machine

7-pin plug

Pilotbox

Connections

Electrical connections

Lighting equipment

Checking the electrical cables

Check the electrical cables. The electrical cables must not chafe or hang loose. Electrical cables that have been torn away or worn through must be replaced. Otherwise, damage to the machine may be caused as a result.

Attach the following electrical cables to the tractor:

 Connect the plug for the 12 V power supply to the 7-pin plug socket

on the tractor.

Pilotbox [+]

Switch off the pilotbox for all tasks on the machine

Always switch off the pilotbox when coupling or uncoupling and when carrying out service or maintenance work or any task on the machine. If the pilotbox is switched on and accidentally actuated, unpredictable movements of the machine may be triggered. This can cause accidents with fatal consequences.

 Mount the pilotbox in the driver's cab so that it is secure and easily

reachable.

Pilotbox Solenoid valve connec-

tion

A Y1 Raise and lower the left-hand lift arm.

B Y2 No function.

C Y3 Raise and lower the right-hand lift arm.

Function

Coupling the machine

Hydraulic connections

Check hoses and couplings

Check all hydraulic hoses for damage before connecting them. Check all hydraulic couplings for firm seating after connecting them. Defective hydraulic hoses and poorly fitting hydraulic connections can trigger unanticipated movements in the machine, causing severe damage to the machine as well as personal injury. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Secure the tractor's control devices

In the transport position, secure the control devices on the tractor against unintended actuation and lock them if possible. Unintentional activation of a control device can trigger unpredictable movements on the machine and cause serious machine damage and personal injury. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Check the routing of the hydraulic hoses

Close or disconnect the quick couplings with great care. Remove any dirt or air which has entered the hydraulic system. The hydraulic system may otherwise be seriously damaged. Material damage or personal injury may be caused as a result.

Avoid mixing oils

If the machine is used on different tractors, an impermissible mixing of oil may occur. Impermissible oil mixtures can destroy tractor components.

Coupling the machine

Red

Yellow

Connecting the hydraulic couplings

Make sure the connection is correct

Ensure that the hydraulic system is connected correctly, otherwise damage to the machine and personal injury will be caused as a result.

 Close the ball valve.

 Set the tractor hydraulics to “free float”.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

 Roll up the control cords and store them in the tractor cab.

 Connect the machine's hydraulic coupling to the single-acting

hydraulic control unit when it is set to the floating position.

 Connect the machine's hydraulic coupling to the double-acting

hydraulic control unit.

The rotors are raised and lowered and single-swath mode is controlled using the single-acting hydraulic control unit (hydraulic connection not colour-coded).

The swath width is controlled using the double-acting hydraulic control unit (hydraulic connection with colour coding: red and yellow).

Hydraulic line Marking

Pressure line Red

Return line Yellow

Preparing for use

Safety

The following applies to all preparations for operation:

Observe the safety information

Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 6.

Secure the machine

Secure the machine against accidental starting and rolling away. Use wheel chocks. The machine must stand on a level, firm and secure surface and be supported during the work, if necessary. Unsecured or non-supported machines can cause accidents. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

No persons in the working area

Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine within this area. Fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Avoid the hazard area

The rotors are considered a hazard area. Do not stand in the hazard area. The rotors may lower or turn. This can lead to serious or fatal injuries.

Remove tine supports

When carrying out adjustment work on the machine, tine supports which hinder work on the machine must be removed. Tine supports that are not removed can cause serious injuries.

Unfold fully and evenly

Ensure that the side devices are evenly unfolded. If there is a malfunction, fold the side devices back in and repeat the process at a higher engine speed. The hydraulic cylinders must be completely extended in the work position, otherwise the machine may be damaged.

Preparing for use

General

The following applies when performing all adjustment work:

 Check the tyre pressure.

 Secure the machine.

 Lower the machine to the work position.

 Loosen the appropriate bolts.

 Make the required adjustment.

 Retighten the bolts.

 Fit and secure the tine supports.

The following work steps are described in this section:

• »Rotor pitch«

• »Lifting the tines«

• »Working depth«

Rotor pitch

Preparing for use

The rotors are inclined transversely to the chassis. The rotor is already inclined transversely ex-factory. If the crop is not picked up cleanly, the raking quality can be improved by adjusting the rotor pitch.

Optimum raking quality is achieved when the tines in the front working area and in front of the crop discharge have the lowest possible ground clearance (cf. illustration).

Adjusting the rotor pitch



Before carrying out any adjustment work, you must secure the machine:

 Swinging the machine into the headland position using the

hydraulic control device in the tractor.

 Close the ball valve.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

 Secure the rotors with suitable lifting accessories using supports.

Then carry out one of the following steps:

 Adjust the rotor pitch for a single axle

 »Adjust the rotor pitch for a single axle«, page 46.

– or –

 Adjust the rotor pitch for a tandem axle [+]

»Adjust the rotor pitch for a tandem axle [+]«, page 46.

Preparing for use

4 M12 bolts to 85 Nm 4 M12 bolts to 85 Nm

20 mm

Tines

Collecting the crop increases the distance between the tines and the ground.

0 mm 0 mm

Adjust the rotor pitch for a single axle

It is possible to alter the position of the rotors lateral to the direction of travel.

 Release the four bolts slightly.

 Push the wheel carriers into the required position (see illustration

on page 45).

 Retighten the bolts.

Adjust the rotor pitch for a tandem axle [+]



It is possible to alter the position of the rotors lateral to the direction of travel.

 Release the four bolts slightly.

 Push the wheel carriers into the required position (see illustration

on page 45).

 Retighten the bolts.

Preparing for use

Adjusting screw

Early  lifting

Late  lifting

Adjusting screw

Early  lifting

Late  lifting

Adjusting screw

Left rotor Right rotor

Lifting the tines

The time for lifting the tines can be adapted to the crop (early or late lifting). The control cam (cam disk) can be infinitely adjusted. To do this, the following steps are required.

 Switch off the tractor and secure it.

 Remove the tine supports via the adjusting screw.

 Loosen the adjusting screw on the rotor chassis.

 Adjust the control cam.

 Tighten the adjusting screw.

 Fit and secure the tine supports.

• Move the adjusting screw in the rotational direction of the rotor: 

Late lifting of the tines increases the swath width.

• Move the adjusting screw against the rotational direction of the

rotor: Early lifting of the tines increases the working speed.

Preparing for use

Sustainer

Rotor tinesWorking

depth

Crank

Working depth

Basic working depth setting

Adjust the working depth as follows:

 Fully lower the machine using the hydraulic control device on the

tractor and advance approximately 2 metres.

 Switch off the tractor and secure it.

 Check the working depth to the ground.

The working depth is set using the crank on the rotor.

 Release the crank retainer on the rotor chassis and adjust the

working depth by turning the crank.

•Basic setting: the tines lightly touch the ground.

 After adjusting, secure the crank against turning using the retainer.

 Adjust the working width on the second rotor in the same way.

 Readjust the working depth to suit the field conditions if necessary.

One turn of the crank equates to a rotor tine height adjustment of about 5 mm. The thread is left-handed.

Further influencing factors for the working depth are:

• The soil condition.

• The type and quantity of crop.

Tines that are set too low will contaminate the crop. The load on the rotor tines and the drive is increased.

Tine saver [+]

Tine saver

Tine leg

Direction of rotation of the rotor

Preparing for use

If the tines are broken, the tine saver can prevent the broken-off part from getting lost. Broken-off tine parts in the crop may damage machines that are following behind. Observe the separate assembly instructions.

For a good swath deposit, both tine legs must run parallel to one another after the tine savers have been fitted.

 Fit one tine saver on each tine.

 Visually check that both tine legs run parallel to each other.

Checking the tine position

Check the setting on each tine. If the tine saver is overtightened, the tine legs become splayed. Proceed as follows:

 Check the tine setting.

 Loosen the screw connection until both tine legs run parallel.

Road transport

Safety

Before transporting the machine on public roads, please read the following safety information. Compliance is mandatory and will help you to avoid accidents.

Observe the safety information

Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 6.

Ensuring road safety

The machine must conform to current national traffic regulations if you intend to drive with it on public roads. Ensure the following:

• Lighting, warning and protective equipment must be fitted.

• The permissible transport widths and weights, axle loads, tyre

load-bearing capacities, laden weights and national speed restrictions must be complied with.

• The maximum permissible road transport speed of 50 km/h

must be complied with.

• Before driving on public roads, fold in all deflector bars and

rotors and secure the machine. All tine supports which have tips that point at right angles to the direction of travel and which are at a height of less than 2 metres must be removed.

• The machine should only be towed by agricultural or forestry

tractors.

• The empty weight of the tractor must be greater than the weight

of the machine.

The driver and keeper of the vehicle are liable should these conditions not be observed.

Close the ball valve

Clean the machine before travelling on the road

Before any road transport, remove any coarse dirt, crop residues and clods of earth from the machine and clean it. Crops or dirt that drop onto the road can cause slippery road conditions. There is otherwise the risk of traffic accidents and accidents with fatal consequences.

Road transport

Observe transport width

Observe the permissible transport widths. Put the machine in the transport position and attach lights, warning signs and protective devices. The driver and keeper of the vehicle are liable for any non-compliance with national traffic regulations.

Clean lighting equipment before travelling on the road

All lighting equipment must be cleaned before road transport. Crop residue or dirt may cover up the lighting equipment and adversely affect its correct operation. There is otherwise the risk of traffic accidents and accidents with fatal consequences.

Remove tine supports

For operation on public roads and in the park position, the tine supports which are level with the field of vision (2.0 m) must be removed or secured with the tine covers provided. There is otherwise the risk of traffic accidents and accidents with fatal consequences.

Observe the contour of the terrain

Move the machine onto ground that is as flat as possible before changing from the working to the transport position. Avoid inclines on which the combination (tractor and machine) could slip or overturn. There is an increased risk of tipping and injury in a position at right angles to the direction of the slope.

General

The following work steps are described in this section:

• »Prior to road transport«

• »Folding in the deflector bar«

• »Fold the machine into the transport position«

• »Checking the machine«

• »Road transport«

Road transport

Latch for work position

Latch for transport position

Deflector bar

Prior to road transport

When driving on public roads, the machine must be in the transport position. To prepare the machine for road transport, carry out the following steps:

 »Setting the lowest transport height«

 »Folding in the deflector bar«

 »Removing the tine supports«

 »Place tine supports in transport holder«

 »Fold the machine into the transport position«

 »Checking the machine«

 Move the machine onto ground that is as flat as possible before

changing from the working to the transport position.

Setting the lowest transport height

Folding in the deflector bar

 Raise the machine into the headland position using the single-

acting hydraulic control device in the tractor.

 Adjust the swath to the smallest width using the double-acting

hydraulic control device in the tractor.

Before removing the tine supports, move all protective devices around the rotors from transport to work position, and lock them in place. Fold in the deflector bar as follows:

 Lower the machine to the work position using the single-acting

hydraulic control device.

 Switch off the tractor and secure it.

 Release the deflector bar by pulling it out of the latch for the work

position.

 Fold the deflector bar through 180° and engage it in the latch for

the transport position.

Road transport

Removing the tine supports

 Remove any crops and coarse dirt.

 Remove the 4 outer tine supports from both rotors, plug them into

the transport holder and secure them (see following illustration).

See »Place tine supports in transport holder«, page 54.

 Switch on the tractor.

 Bring the machine into the transport position.

See »Fold the machine into the transport position«, page 55.

 Switch off the tractor and secure it.

 Close the ball valve.

Road transport

Lynch pin

Rear hole

Tine support

Transport holder

Place tine supports in transport holder

 Loosen and remove the lynch pin from the tine support.

 Secure the lynch pin in the rear hole of the tine support.

 Pull off the tine support.

 Insert the tine support into the transport holder.

 Secure the tine supports with lynch pins.

Road transport

Lock

Fold the machine into the transport position

Make sure the machine is standing level

Before changing from the transport to the work position (and vice versa), make sure the machine is standing level. The machine could tip over, particularly on hillside locations. Damage to the machine and serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

 Observe the instructions in »Prior to road transport«, page 52.

 Pull the cord on the mechanical lock and keep tensioned.

 Lift the rotors into the transport position using the single-acting

hydraulic control device on the tractor.

 Release the mechanical lock cord to secure the rotors.

 Check that the locks of both lifting arms are engaged.

Road transport

Position of the tine covers

Tine cover holder

Attaching the tine cover

Exercise caution when close to unprotected tines

Maintain a sufficiently safe distance from exposed tines. When working in the vicinity of the tines, ensure that you have a firm footing (risk of slipping on wet ground). Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

All tine supports which have tips that point at right angles to the direction of travel and which are at a height of less than 2 metres must be safeguarded using the tine covers provided.

On each side, three tine supports whose tines project beyond the width of the chassis when in the transport position must be covered (see illustration).

When in the work position, the tine covers are stowed in two holders to the right and left of the main frame.

The tine covers are placed over the exposed tines and are attached to the tine support via an elastic rope:

 Take the first tine cover from the holder.

 Place the tine cover over the tines of the upper tine support, and

attach the elastic rope hooks to the tine support.

 Repeat this process for the centre and lower tine supports.

 Repeat the entire process for the tine supports on the other side of

the machine.

Road transport

Checking the machine

Road transport

Prior to driving on the road, check the machine against the check list:

 PTO shaft drive off?  Rotor in transport position?  Deflector bar folded?  Tine supports in transport holder and secured?  Tyre pressure correct?  Lower link secured at the sides?  Crop residue and dirt removed?  Lighting cable routed so that it is not straining and cannot get into

the tractor's wheels when cornering?

 Lighting in good working order?

Follow the instructions below for road transport. There is otherwise the risk of traffic accidents and accidents with fatal consequences.

 Before pulling away, check the immediate vicinity. Always

make sure that you have a clear field of vision and, in particular, look out for children within the operating area of the machine.

 When the vehicle is in motion, lock the control devices on

tractor.

 Do not transport people or objects on the machine.

 Adjust your speed to road conditions.

 Do not exceed a maximum speed of 50 km/h. Comply with the

national speed limits.

 Ensure sufficient steering and braking capability. Driving char-

acteristics, steering, and braking capability are all influenced if the machine is coupled (increased braking distance as a result of greater inertia).

There is a danger of tipping on slopes and if corners are taken too fast.

Preparations on the field

Preparations on the fiel d

Safety

The following applies for all preparations on the field:

Observe the safety information

Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 6.

Switch off the tractor and secure it

Before you dismount:

 Switch off the tractor.

 Remove the ignition key.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away.

An unsecured tractor can run you over or trap you. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Avoid the hazard area

The rotors are considered a hazard area. Do not stand in the hazard area. The rotors may lower or turn. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Secure the machine

No persons in the working area

Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine within this area. Fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Close the ball valve

Close the ball valve before adjusting. If the ball valve is open and there is an operating error, the machine may drop or swing out unexpectedly. This may cause damage to the machine or accidents with fatal consequences.

Observe the slewing process

Observe the rotors during the slewing process. If the machine behaves unusually during the process, stop immediately to avoid damage.

No ground contact

When the rotors are extended with the machine at a standstill, the tines must not be in contact with the ground. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged.

Preparations on the field

General

The following work steps are described in this section:

• »Lowering the machine«

• »Fitting the tine supports«

• »Folding out deflector bar«

• »Adjusting the swath former«

Preparations on the field

Tine cover holder

Folding the machine into the



work position

Shutting the machine down

Removing the tine covers

After road transport, the machine is brought into the work position on the field. Follow the handling instructions below:

 Place the machine onto ground that is as flat as possible.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

Firmly secure the accessories

Accessories not in use must always be stowed and secured in the holders provided. When the machine is in motion, unsecured accessories can come loose. Damage to the machine and serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

 Remove the 6 tine covers and place them in the 2 holders to the

left and right of the main frame.

 Secure the tine covers in the holder. Do so by inserting the safety

splint, which is attached to the holder, through the eye bolt on the holder.

Lowering the machine

Preparations on the field

 Place the machine onto ground that is as flat as possible.

 Switch on the tractor.

 Use the single-acting hydraulic control device on the tractor to

release the lifting arm locking mechanism.

 Pull the cord on the mechanical lock and keep tensioned.

 Lower the machine into the work position using the single-acting

hydraulic control device on the tractor.

 Release the mechanical lock cord.

 Switch off the tractor and secure it.

Preparations on the field

 Remove the tine supports for both rotors from the transport holder

and fit them (see illustration).

See »Fitting the tine supports«, page 63.

 Secure the tine supports with lynch pins.

 Move the deflector bar to the work position until the latch engages.

See »Folding out deflector bar«, page 64.

 Switch on the tractor.

 Observe the instructions in chapter »Preparing for use«, section

»Working depth« on page 48.

Basic settings

Lynch pin

Rear hole

Tine supports

Tine support for the left rotor

Labels

Fitting the tine supports

Preparations on the field

 Remove the tine supports from the transport holder.

 Attach the tine supports to the tine supports and secure with lynch

pin.

• The tine supports for the left rotor are labelled.

• The tine supports for the right rotor are not labelled.

Preparations on the field

Latch for work position

Latch for transport position

Deflector bar

Folding out deflector bar

After the tine supports have been attached, all protective devices must be moved from transport to work position.

Fold out the deflector bar as follows:

 Release the deflector bar by pulling it out of the latch for the

transport position.

 Fold the deflector bar through 180° and engage it in the latch for

the work position.

Preparations on the field

Swath former

Bolts

Swath former

Bolts

Adjusting the swath former

Adjusting the swath former in relation to the direction of travel

The swath former is folded into the correct position when changing from the transport to the work position.

It is possible to adjust the direction of travel of the swath former as follows:

 Remove the bolts.

 Move the swath former into the desired position.

 Fit the bolts and tighten them in the new position.

Adjusting the swath former's height

It is possible to adjust the height of the swath former as follows:

 Loosen the screws.

 Adjust the height of the swath former.

 Tighten the bolts in the new position.

Operation

Safety

Observe the safety information

Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 6.

No riding on the machine

Persons or objects must never be transported on the machine. Carrying passengers on the machine is life threatening and prohibited. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

No persons in the working area

Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine within this area. Fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Maximum PTO speed 540 rpm

The PTO shaft speed must not exceed 540 rpm and must be adapted to the condition of the crop. Higher revolution rates can cause damage to the machine.

Only allow the PTO shaft clutch to respond for a short time

Do not allow the slip clutch to respond for longer than 3 seconds. If the clutch responds for a longer period of time, it will become worn and the disconnect torque will drop.

Do not compress the PTO shaft

The PTO shaft between the tractor and machine must not be compressed when in the work or transport position. If compressed, PTO shafts can cause damage to the machine and tractor.

Observe the contour of the terrain

Pay even more attention when driving on an incline. Avoid inclines on which the combination (tractor and machine) could slip or overturn. There is an increased risk of tipping and injury in a position at right angles to the direction of the slope.

Changes in the centre of gravity

The machine's centre of gravity changes in the single rotor work position. Pay even more attention when driving on an incline. Avoid inclines on which the combination (tractor and machine) could slip or overturn. There is an increased risk of tipping and injury in a position at right angles to the direction of the slope.

Operation

General

The following work steps are described in this section:

• »Swathing«

• »Dual rotor operation«

• »Single rotor operation with pilotbox [+]«

• »Adjusting the swath width«

• »Driving on headlands«

Suitable working speeds

Select a driving speed (approx. 4-12 km/h) at which the crop is picked up cleanly and completely. The working speed depends on the machine settings and the particular crop.

Swath width

The swath width depends on working width, working speed, tine lift settings and transverse rotor pitch as well as crop condition. The swath width is between approx. 1.50 m and approx. 2.00 m.

Operation

Swathing

Requirements

No persons in the working area

Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine within this area. Fatal injury may be caused as a result.

After setting the machine as described in chapter »Preparations on the field« page 58, you can start swathing.

The machine is set correctly as follows:

• Swath former adjusted.

• Tine supports attached and secured.

• Rotor securing implement on the rotor released.

• The single-acting hydraulic control device on the tractor is set to

the floating position.

• Machine in work position.

Start work as follows:

 Switch on the tractor.

 Open the ball valve.

 Set the single-acting hydraulic control device on the tractor to the

floating position.

 Check that there is nobody in the working area of the machine.

 Switch on the PTO shaft at a low engine speed.

 Slowly increase the speed. 

Do not exceed the maximum speed of 540 rpm.

 Select a driving speed at which the crop is picked up cleanly and

completely.

Start swathing at the edge of the field and at headlands to avoid subsequently driving over the crop.

The slip clutch of the machine may also respond at low speed if resistance is increased due to excess crop or obstacles.

Operation

Swath deposit

Dual rotor operation

Central swath with two rotors

The following basic types of swath deposit are possible:

• »Central swath with two rotors«, page 69.

• »Single rotor operation with pilotbox [+]«, page 72.

• »Single swath with left rotor«, page 72.

• »Single swath with right rotor«, page 72.

• »Single swath with right rotor in transport position«, page 71.

• »Single swath with left rotor in transport position«, page 71.

Distance from the rotor

 Switch on the drive for the PTO shaft at a low speed.

 Select a driving speed at which the crop is picked up cleanly and

completely.

Operation

Parking stand

Angular gear

Single swath with



active rotor

Remove the side shaft

Switch off the tractor and secure it

Before you dismount:

 Switch off the tractor.

 Remove the ignition key.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away.

An unsecured tractor can run you over or trap you. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

 The machine is in the work position for twin rotor operation.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

Remove the side shaft from the inactive rotor:

 Loosen the jubilee clip, with which the ribbed funnel is fixed to the

gear box.

 Pull out the ribbed funnel.

 Detach the side shaft along with the ribbed funnel.

 Place the side shaft in the parking stand and secure it.

Operation

Single swath with



right rotor in transport position

Single swath with



left rotor in transport position

 The inactive side shaft is removed.

 See »Remove the side shaft«, page 70.

 Using the tractor's single-acting hydraulic control unit, raise both

rotors into the transport position until the lift arms lock.

 To release them, pull the cable on the mechanical locking

mechanism for the left rotor and keep tensioned.

 Lower the left rotor using the tractor's single-acting hydraulic

control unit.

 Switch on the drive for the PTO shaft at a low speed.

 Select a driving speed at which the crop is picked up cleanly and

completely.

The left rotor picks up the crop.

 The inactive side shaft is removed.

 See »Remove the side shaft«, page 70.

 Using the tractor's single-acting hydraulic control unit, raise both

rotors into the transport position until the lift arms lock.

 To release them, pull the cable on the mechanical locking system

for the right rotor and keep tensioned.

 Lower the right rotor using the tractor's single-acting hydraulic

control unit.

 Switch on the drive for the PTO shaft at a low speed.

 Select a driving speed at which the crop is picked up cleanly and

completely.

The right rotor picks up the crop.

Operation

Single rotor operation with pilotbox [+]

Single swath with left rotor

Distance from the rotor



The optional electro-hydraulic single lift makes it possible to deposit the crop using either the right or left rotor.



 Switch on the pilotbox and set the 3-way switch to "C".

 Raise the right rotor using the tractor's single-acting hydraulic

control unit.

 Switch the 3-way switch to the neutral position and switch off the

pilotbox.

Single swath with right rotor

The left rotor picks up the crop.



 Switch on the pilotbox and set the 3-way switch to "C".

 Raise the left rotor using the tractor's single-acting hydraulic

control unit.

 Switch the 3-way switch to the neutral position and switch off the

pilotbox.

The right rotor picks up the crop.

Adjusting the swath width

Operation

By extending the rotors, the swath width can be adjusted to suit the crop volume and the swath type using the double-acting hydraulic control device on the tractor.

For adjustment of the swath width, the machine should be in the headland position. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged.

 Raise the machine into the headland position using the single-

acting hydraulic control device in the tractor.

 Use the double-acting hydraulic control device on the tractor to

increase the pressure in order to extend the swath width.

 Use the double-acting hydraulic control device on the tractor to

decrease the pressure in order to reduce the swath width.

Driving on headlands

The rotors can be raised for crossing swaths that have already been harvested.

 Raise the machine into the headland position using the single-

acting hydraulic control device in the tractor.

 Lower the rotor again, in order to create new swath.

Cleaning and care

Safety

The following applies to all cleaning and care work:

Observe the safety information

Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 6.

Secure the machine

• Before starting cleaning operations, always switch off the

tractor's PTO shaft drive and secure it against accidental restarting.

• Secure the machine against rolling away by using chocks.

• The machine must be standing on firm and level ground and, if

necessary, must be supported during the work.

Unsecured or non-supported machines can cause accidents.

No persons in the working area

Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine within this area. Fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Do not clean bearings or hydraulic parts with high pressure cleaners

Do not clean bearings or hydraulic parts with high pressure cleaners. The high-pressure cleaner removes the grease film from the bare metal surfaces. Metal surfaces treated in this way can corrode. After each cleaning procedure, lubricate the bearing points and grease uncoated parts.

Clean the bearings and hydraulic parts with care

Cleaning and care

Cleaning

After cleaning

Care

 Lower the machine to the work position.

 After each use, clean the machine of any coarse dirt and crop

residue.

 Do not clean the bearings and piston rods of hydraulic cylinders

using a high-pressure cleaner.

 Lubricate all bearings after cleaning.

For a long service life, we recommend the following:

 Apply a protective layer of oil to all uncoated work tools. Only use

approved, biodegradable oil, e.g. rapeseed oil.

 Repair any paint damage.

Parking and storage

Setting down the machine in a



secure position

When setting down and parking the machine, special safety precautions have to be observed:

Observe the safety information

Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 6.

Keep children away from the machine

Forbid children from playing on or around the machine. Select a parking area to which no unauthorised persons have direct access. Metal edges and machine work tools can cause serious injury.

Make sure the machine is standing level

Before changing from the transport to the work position (and vice versa), make sure the machine is standing level. The machine could tip over, particularly on hillside locations. Damage to the machine and serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Parking and storage

Storage pockets

Attachment carrier

Sustainer

General

Uncoupling and securing the machine

The machine must be uncoupled in the reverse order to that in which it was coupled.

 Chapter »Fold the machine into the transport position« page 55.  Chapter»Coupling the machine«, section »Coupling« page 14.

To uncouple the machine from the tractor, proceed as follows:

 Bring the machine into the transport position.

 Set the machine down on a firm, level surface.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, turn off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

 Secure the machine against rolling away by using chocks.

 Pull off the PTO shaft and place it on the holder provided.

 Close the ball valve and release the hydraulic couplings.

 Place hydraulic couplings in storage pockets.

 Remove all tine supports which have tips that point at right angles

to the direction of travel and which are at a height of less than 2 metres.

 Disconnect the lighting plug and place it in the storage pocket.

 Lower the sustainer and secure with pins.

 Wind the electric cables onto the hook.

 Lower the lower link until the sustainer rests safely on the ground.

 Release the latch between lower link and attachment carrier.

 Unhitch the machine.

After the end of the season

After the end of the season and if the machine is to be stored for a long period of time, perform the following work:

 Clean the machine thoroughly.

 Check all the screw joints and tighten the screws.

 Repair or replace any damaged components.

 Repair any paint damage.

 Lubricate the machine in accordance with the lubrication schedule.

 Check the tyre pressure.

 Replace missing warning signs and stickers.

Maintenance

For your safety

The following applies to all servicing work:

Observe the safety information

Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 6.

Requirements for maintenance work

Only perform the maintenance operations if you have the required expert knowledge and suitable tools. The absence of technical knowledge or suitable tools can cause accidents and injuries.

Protect the machine against unintended starting

The following conditions must be observed for carrying out repairs and maintenance work and rectifying malfunctions on the machine when it is coupled:

• Switch off the tractor PTO shaft drive.

• Switch off the tractor engine.

• Remove the ignition key.

Serious accidents may be caused if the machine starts accidentally.

Use OEM replacement parts

Many components have special properties that are essential for the stability and correct operation of the machine. Only spare parts and accessories supplied by the manufacturer have been tested and approved. Other products may disrupt the correct operation of the machine and adversely affect safety. The use of non-OEM replacement parts renders the manufacturer's guarantee null and void and frees the manufacturer from all liability.

Secure moving parts

Moving parts must be secured with lifting gear against sliding, folding or swivelling. Otherwise, serious injury to persons or damage to the machine may be caused as a result.

Disconnect electrical connections before performing welding work

Disconnect all electrical connections from the tractor when carrying out welding on the hitched machine. Otherwise, electrical and hydraulic systems will be damaged as a result.

Maintenance

Protective measures when handling oils or lubricants

Additives in oils and lubricants may have adverse effects on health. As marking in accordance with the hazardous goods regulation is not necessary, please always ensure the following:

Avoid skin contact

Avoid skin contact with these materials. Protect your skin by means of protective skin cream or oil-resistant gloves. Contact can result in skin damage.

Do not use oils for cleaning

Do not use oils or lubricants to clean your hands. Swarf and abraded material in these materials can also result in injuries.

Change contaminated clothing

Change out of clothing that is heavily contaminated with oil as soon as possible. Oils can be hazardous to your health.

• Used oil must be collected and disposed of.

• If the skin is damaged by oil or lubricant, seek medical advice

immediately.

Maintenance

Front

Left

Right

Rear

Top

Bottom

Rotary direction right

General

Direction information

This information relates to general servicing work. For all servicing work, the machine must be locked in the work position. If the transport position is required for maintenance work, refer to the relevant instructions for the work.

 Lower the machine to the work position.

 Secure the machine against rolling away by using chocks.

Direction information (right, left, front, rear) is given in relation to the direction of travel. Rotary direction is defined as follows:

• Rotary direction right = clockwise.

• Rotary direction left = anticlockwise.

• Rotation about a vertical axis, viewed from top to bottom.

• Rotation about a horizontal axis, viewed at right angles to the

direction of travel, from left to right.

• The rotation of screws and nuts, etc. is always viewed from the

operating side.

Maintenance

Maintenance terms

Task Explanation

Greasing Apply grease to the slide surfaces using a brush.

Lubrication One or two presses of the grease gun, if not specified otherwise.

Oiling

Replacement

Inspection

Observe the maintenance intervals

Unless specified otherwise, use only plant-based oils, such as rapeseed oils. The use of used oil will endanger your health and is also strictly prohibited.

Replace the appropriate part in accordance with the instruction in the Maintenance chapter.

Check the tyre pressure, adjustment dimensions and seal tightness as required, and replace any worn parts or seals.

The specifications relate to an average usage of the machine. If subjected to heavier duty (e.g. by contracting companies), select the maintenance intervals to be shorter. Also, for extreme working conditions (for example heavy dust creation), shorter maintenance intervals are possible.

Listed in this table are short explanations of the most important maintenance terms.

Maintenance intervals

General

All screws Visual inspection Bearing Hose connections Air pressure Lighting equipment

Hydraulics

Hydraulic hoses every 6 years Hydraulic cylinders Hydraulic couplings

PTO shafts

Single joints PTO shaft guard Profile section tube

Gearbox

Rotor gear Angular gear

After 5 hours of operation

Once a day

After 20 hours of operation

After 30 hours of operation

After 250 hours of operation

Once per season

After heavy use

As required

In case of wear

Lubrication

Greasing

Inspection

Replacement

Cleaning

• • •

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• • •

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• • •

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• • • •

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Page

84 85 85

87 87

Maintenance

Spring tines

90 Nm

20 Nm Wheel nut M 12

20 Nm  M12 wheel nut

Bolt connections

Tightening screws

Special tightening torques

All screws must be retightened:

• After the first 5 hours of operation.

• According to the frequency of use.

• At least once a season.

Observe the special tightening torques for the following screw connections:

• 90 Nm

spring tine.

• 270 Nm Transport chassis wheel nuts.

• 20 Nm

Rotor chassis wheel nuts.

Maintenance

Tightening torques for screwed connections

Bolt size Bolt quality

M 6 9.9 Nm (7.3 ft.lbs) 14 Nm (10.3 ft.lbs) 17 Nm (12.5 ft.lbs)

M 8 24 Nm (17.7 ft.lbs) 34 Nm (25 ft.lbs) 41 Nm (30.3 ft.lbs)

M 10 48 Nm (35.4 ft.lbs) 68 Nm (50.2 ft.lbs) 81 Nm (59.8 ft.lbs)

M 12 85 Nm (62.7 ft.lbs) 120 Nm (88.6 ft.lbs) 145 Nm (107 ft.lbs)

M 14 135 Nm (99.6 ft.lbs) 190 Nm (140 ft.lbs) 230 Nm (166 ft.lbs)

M 16 210 Nm (155 ft.lbs) 290 Nm (214 ft.lbs) 350 Nm (258 ft.lbs)

M 20 410 Nm (302 ft.lbs) 580 Nm (428 ft.lbs) 690 Nm (509 ft.lbs)

All bolt connections must be tightened in accordance with the table below, if no other torques are specified. On this machine, screws with a minimum quality of “8.8” (can be seen on the screw head) are used. The torque specifications refer to a dry coefficient of friction (0.12).

8.8 10.9 12.9

Tighten safety bolts and lock nuts to a 10 % higher value.

Maintenance

Attachment carrier and steering

2x lifting cylinder, lower side

Bearing housing

4x lifting arm bearings

Transport chassis and steering

4x tandem axles [+]

22 x shaft end tine support

Steering

Steering rod

2 x rotor chassis

Lubrication points for grease

Working with a grease gun

Before applying the grease gun

 clean lubricating nipples and

 grease gun attachment fitting.

Lubricate the bearings with one or two presses of the grease gun. If you feel resistance at the second press, do not press a second time. Too much grease will force the bearings apart. Dust and dirt can penetrate into the bearings. This leads to premature wear.

Lubricate the places listed in the illustration as follows:

• after 50 hours of operation.

• before and after the season.

• each time after cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner.

Maintenance

To lubricate the PTO shaft, remove it on the coupling side and  slide the profile section tubes together.

Lubricating the PTO shafts

The manufacturer's own operating manual is included with each PTO shaft. This includes detailed information on the relevant version of the

PTO shaft.

Check the guard components

Check all guard components of the PTO shafts for wear or damage (visual inspection). Replace any defective guard components. An unguarded PTO shaft or damaged guard components can cause very serious injuries during operation.

Lubricate the single joints and their couplings as follows:

• after 50 hours of operation.

• before and after the season.

• each time after cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner.

Grease the profile section tubes:

• after 50 hours of operation.

• before and after the season.

• each time after cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner.

Lubricate the guard as follows:

• after 250 hours of operation.

• before and after the season.

• each time after cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner.

PTO shaft for rotors (side shaft)

PTO shaft for main drive

Maintenance

Bleed valve

View from above

Plug

View from below

Lubricate rotors

Check the oil level with the machine horizontal only if there is visible loss of oil.

 Check the oil level at both rotor gears using the bleed valve.

 If there is a visible loss of oil, top up to the required volume.

 Remove all tine supports and the plug under the rotor.

 Turn rotor by hand so that the filling port is between two tine arms.

 Once per season, fill between the cam track with 2-3 pumps on the

 Move the rotor further and repeat the process until the cam track is

 Refit plug and tine supports.

grease gun.

fully lubricated.

Maintenance

Filling/drain screw

Angular gear

Filling quantities

Tyres

Tyre pressure

Check the oil level with the machine horizontal only if there is visible loss of oil.

Gearbox Max. oil capacity [litres]

SAE 90 API-GL-4

Angular gear box (Y-transmission) 0.9

Rotor gear, left 0.6

Rotor gear, right 0.6

Do not drive with worn or damaged tyres

Replace worn or damaged tyres immediately. There is a high risk of accident when driving on the road with such tyres.

Check the tyre pressure on a regular basis:

• once a day.

• before any road transport

• as required (for example before setting the tine height).

• before and after the season.

Tyre pressure [bar]

Rotor chassis 1.5

Transport chassis 2.5

Maintenance

Hydraulics

Hydraulic hoses

Hydraulic system at zero pressure

Work must only be performed on the hydraulic system if the tractor and machine hydraulic system is at zero pressure. A pressurised hydraulic system can trigger unforeseen movements on the machine and can cause serious machine damage and personal injury. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

Exercise caution when welding

Do not perform any welding work in the vicinity of the hydraulic hoses. Hydraulic oil can catch fire very easily.

Clean hydraulic system

Collect escaping oil

Escaping oil must be collected and disposed of in accordance with national regulations. Otherwise, damage may be caused to the environment.

Replace hydraulic hoses every six years

Hydraulic hoses age without showing externally visible signs. Replace hydraulic hoses every six years. Defective hydraulic lines can cause serious or fatal injuries.

 Lower the machine to the work position.

 Depressurise the system.

 Switch off the tractor.

 Remove the ignition key.

 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses.

 Replace hydraulic hoses.

Checking sliding

Sliding elements

Telescopic arm

Lifting arm

Lock nut

Lifting arm

Telescopic arm

Align the telescopic arm with a small degree of play in the lift arm.

elements

Maintenance

The sliding elements on the two lifting arms ensure smooth and even running of the telescopic arms. The sliding elements must be checked on a regular basis, and readjusted and the sliding surfaces lubricated if necessary.

 Check that the telescopic arms retract and extend correctly in the

headland position. Readjust the sliding elements in the case of:

• Uneven or jerky movements of the lift arms in the headland

position.

• Inclined position of the telescopic arm in the lift arm.

• Large vibrations of the rotor in the headland position.

Adjusting the sliding elements

 Fold the machine into its work position.

 Undo the lock nut.

 Adjust the sliding element by means of bolts so that the telescopic

arm moves in and out evenly and freely in the headland position.

 Tighten the lock nut.

 Using a brush, apply grease to the sliding surfaces of the

telescopic arms.

When readjusting the sliding elements, make sure that you first tighten the screws until they lock (max 20 Nm), then slacken them slightly (approx. 1/2 turn).

• If the sliding elements are fastened too tightly, the telescopic arms

will not travel smoothly.

• If the sliding elements are not fastened sufficiently, the rotor will

vibrate.

In both cases, this may result in damage to the machine.

Maintenance

Track arm

Steering arm

Track rod

Steering rod

Front steering rod L1 = 2,464 mm

A + 3 mm

Rear steering rod L2 = 2,612 mm

Track rod S = 1,015 mm

Only rear steering rod is adjustable.

Checking the track

Never carry out work on the steering

Contact your dealer if specifications differ. Never carry out any work on the steering or tracking yourself. There is otherwise the risk of traffic accidents and accidents with fatal consequences.

If the machine rolls at an offset angle to the tractor when driving a straight line, the directional stability is set incorrectly. Proceed as follows:

 Switch off the tractor and secure it.

 Control length of the front steering rod: L1 = approx. 2464 mm.

 Control length of the rear steering rod: L2 = approx. 2612 mm.

 Control length of the track rods: S = 1015 mm

 Check track A at the front and rear sides of the tyres.

•Front: A

•Rear: A + 3 mm

Additional equipment

Tine saver

Tine leg

Direction of rotation of the rotor

Pilotbox

Tandem axle

Additional equipment

Tine saver [+]

The following additional equipment is available for this machine. All items of additional equipment are original parts, and are available from your dealer.

Additional equipment which is not part of the standard scope of delivery is indicated by a plus symbol [+] in this manual.

If the tines are broken, the tine saver can prevent the broken-off part from being lost. Any following machines, for example straw cutters, are then not damaged by lost tines in the crop. Observe the separate assembly instructions.

For a good swath deposit, both tine legs must run parallel to one another after the tine savers have been fitted.

 Fit one tine saver on each tine.

 Visually check that both tine legs run parallel to each other..

Electro-hydraulic single lift +]

The optional electro-hydraulic single lift makes it possible to deposit the crop using either the right or left rotor.

Tandem axles [+]

The optional tandem axles make for better contours. Note: the wide track is in front.

The tandem axles replace the rear running wheels. Separate assembly instructions are supplied.

Additional equipment

Rubber buffer

Spare wheel

Autan-Buffer

The optional Autan-buffer provides better contour guidance and reduces the load on the lift arms.

Spare wheel

The optional spare wheel is fitted to the deflector bar of the machine.

The spare wheel can be fitted to the machine's deflector bar. Separate assembly instructions are supplied.

Eliminating faults

Faults

Problem Cause Solution

Rotor is leaving crop in situ on one side and is digging too deeply into the ground on the other side.

Rotor is leaving crop in situ across the entire width.

Faults can often be eliminated quickly and easily. Before contacting Customer Service, refer to the table to check whether you can remedy the fault yourself.

In case of a fault, proceed as follows:

 Immediately stop operation.

 Switch off the tractor PTO shaft drive.

 Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and

remove the ignition key.

 The fault must be repaired before work can be resumed.

Do not operate in the event of a fault

The fault must be repaired before work can be resumed. Otherwise, damage to the machine and serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.

 Chapter »Preparing for use«, section

Incorrect adjustment of rotor pitch.

Working depth set too high.

»Rotor pitch«, page 45

 Chapter »Preparing for use«, section

»Rotor pitch«, page 45

Crop is heavily contaminated. Rotor tines set too low.

Rotor tines set too high.

Machine not operating cleanly at high speed.

Rotor dragging crop along – Unclean swath form

PTO shaft coupling responding frequently.

Noise production during work

Machine rolls offset behind the tractor when driving in a straight line.

Rotor not working cleanly.

Uneven terrain.

Speed too high to process crop mass

Crop mass too large. Reduce speed.

Rotary speed too high. Reduce speed.

Crop mass too large or uneven. Reduce speed.

Rotor tines set too low.

Loose screwed connections or worn-out tine supports. Tine support bent

Steering/tracking incorrectly adjusted or worn out.

Poor adaptation to the contours of the land due to severe rotor load reduction.

 Chapter »Preparing for use«, section

»Rotor pitch«, page 45

 Chapter »Coupling the machine«, section

»Coupling the lower link«, page 36

 Chapter »Preparing for use«, section

»Rotor pitch«, page 45

Reduce speed.

 Chapter »Preparing for use«, section

»Rotor pitch«, page 45

Check tine supports and screwed connections on tines.

Contact dealer.

Please consult your dealer. You will find assistance under »Circuit diagrams«, page

94.

Telescopic arms not running smoothly.

Attach tine supports to the frame in the headland position.

Sliding elements wrongly adjusted. Not enough play set.

Sliding elements wrongly adjusted. Too much play set.

Adjust sliding elements correctly. See »Checking sliding elements«, page 89.

Circuit diagrams

Left lift arm

Tractor hydraulics

Lift arm extension

Electro-hydraulic single lift

Restrictor

0.5 mm

Right lift arm Swath former

Restrictor

1.5 mm

Restrictor

1.5 mm,

Circuit diagrams

Hydraulic circuit diagram

Lighting circuit

1/L 2/54g 3/31 4/R 5/58R 6/54 7/58L

Yellow

White

Green

Brown

Red

Black

Right indicator

Right brake light

Right rear light

Right side light

Yellow

White

Red

Brown

Black

White

Left side light

White

Black

Connector and socket 7-pin in accordance with ISO 1724

Left rear light

Left indicator

Left brake light

Earth

Connecting plug

7-pin in accordance with ISO 1724

diagram

Circuit diagrams

Decommissioning

Environment

During decommissioning, the individual parts must be disposed of properly and in an environmentally friendly manner. Please observe the waste disposal guidelines that are currently in force.

Plastic parts

Plastic parts can be disposed of in normal household waste (residual waste), depending on the laws specific to your country.

Metal parts

All metal parts can be sent for recycling.

Oil

In terms of waste legislation, environmentally-compatible hydraulic oils must be stored, collected and disposed of separately in accordance regulations.

Rubber

Rubber parts, such as hoses or tyres, must be brought to a rubber recycling centre.

EC Conformity Declaration

Type plate and CE marking

EC Conformity Declaration

Conforms to EC Directive



2006/42/EC

Kverneland Group Kerteminde AS Taarupstrandvej 25 DK-5300 Kerteminde Denmark

declare with sole responsibility that the product

SwatMaster 8442 Andex 844 9584 C and its accessories

Model: VF6588

Valid from machine number:  VF65882401

to which this declaration relates, comply with the relevant basic health and safety requirements of EC Directive  2006/42/EC.

To demonstrate our compliance with the health and safety requirements quoted in the EC Directive, we make reference to the following standards:

• DIN EN ISO 12 100:2010

• DIN EN ISO 4254-1:2009 + AC:2010

• DIN EN ISO 4254-10:2009 + AC:2010

• DIN 11001-3:1998

Kverneland Group Kerteminde AS Kerteminde, 27.08.2012

Uwe Kellermeier

EC authorised representative

EC Conformity Declaration

Index

Adjusting

Chassis Rotor pitch Single-pass swath Swath former Working depth

Cam disk 47 Care

Check list

Headlands Road transport Work position

Circuit diagram

Hydraulics

Lighting equipment Cleaning Component designations Conformity Declaration Connection

Electrical

Hydraulic couplings Control cam Coupling

PTO shaft

Deflector bar

Folding out Direction information Disposal

Metal parts

Plastic parts Dual rotor operation

Lifting the tines 47 Lower link

Coupling

Lubrication points

General PTO shafts

Machine

Putting away after the season Setting down Uncoupling

Maintenance

Bolt connections Lubrication points

Maintenance intervals

Oil

disposal of Filling quantities Protective measures

Operation

Preparation

Transport position

Work position Preparations on the field Proper use PTO shaft

Adapting the length

Attaching

Lubrication

EC Conformity Declaration 97 Explanation

Maintenance terms

Filling quantities 87 Fitting the tine supports

Hydraulic single lift

Adjusting

Range of application 22 Road transport

Safety 6

Care and maintenance

Hitching

Operation

Pictorial symbols

Road transport

Unhitching Scope of delivery

10, 14

Index

Checking 31

Single-pass swath Speed

Swath deposit

Dual rotor operation

Swath former

Adjusting the direction of travel Adjusting the height

Swath width

Adjusting

Target group 4 Technical specifications

Dimensions in transport position Dimensions in work position Implement equipment Machine equipment Tractor equipment Weights

Tightening torques

Bolt connections

Spring tines Twin rotor swather Tyres

Tyre pressure

Wheel chocks 39

100

Kubota RA2584 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Target group for this operating manual

Symbols used

Safety

For your safety

General safety information

Coupling

Hydraulics

Road transport

Operation

Uncoupling

Care and maintenance

Further regulations

Getting to know the machine

Range of application

Features

Technical specifications

Pilotbox [+]

Delivery and assembly

Checking the scope of delivery

Checking the length of the PTO shaft

Checking the steering

Coupling the machine

Safety

General

Coupling the lower link

Coupling the PTO shaft

Wheel chocks

Connections

Preparing for use

Safety

General

Rotor pitch

Lifting the tines

Working depth

Road transport

Safety

General

Prior to road transport

Road transport

Preparations on the field

Safety

General

Basic settings

Operation

Safety

General

Swathing

Swath deposit

Adjusting the swath width

Driving on headlands

Cleaning and care

Safety

Cleaning

Care

Parking and storage

General

After the end of the season

Maintenance

For your safety

General

Bolt connections

Lubrication points for grease

Lubricating the PTO shafts

Lubricate rotors

Filling quantities

Tyres

Hydraulics

Additional equipment

Additional equipment

Eliminating faults

Faults

Circuit diagrams

Hydraulic circuit diagram

Decommissioning

Environment