LELY LOTUS 600 Operator's Manual

LELY LOTUS 600 STABILO COMBI

Rotary Tedder

Operator Manual

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EN - English Original

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Manual contents

Warranty conditions

PREFACE

This manual contains the information necessary to operate the Lely Lotus. It
also includes maintenance information that can be done by an operator.

Study and understand this information thoroughly before you operate the
Lely Lotus. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to
equipment. Please consult your local Lely service provider if you do not
understand the information in this manual, or if you need additional
information.

All information in this manual has been compiled with care. Lely shall not be
liable for errors or faults in this manual. The recommendations are meant to
serve as guidelines. All instructions, pictures and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest information that was available at the time of
publication. Your Lely Lotus may comprise improvements, features or
options that are not covered in this manual.

For those parts that fail under normal operating conditions, the factory will
make replacement parts available, free of charge, for a period of 12 (twelve)
months from the date of purchase.

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Registration

The warranty shall not apply if the instructions mentioned in this manual
have not been followed, or if they have not been followed completely or
correctly. Nor will the warranty apply if you or third parties modify the
machine without our foreknowledge and/or authorisation.

The Type and Serial Number Plate is on the top of the gearbox.

Always include the type and serial numbers of your product when you
contact your local Lely service provider or order spare parts.

We suggest you to complete the table below with the type and serial
numbers of your product. This makes sure you can easily find the
information.

Type number

Serial number

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Figure 1. Type and serial number plate locations

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Abbreviations

This manual uses the following abbreviations:

• HCP = Hydraulic Control Panel

•

PTO = Power Take-Off

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

.........................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Optional extras......................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.1 Lowering Kit............................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.1.2 Warning Signs..........................................................................................................................1-3

1.1.3 Lighting set...............................................................................................................................1-4

1.1.4 Gauge Wheel Set.....................................................................................................................1-5

1.1.5 Spare rotor wheel.....................................................................................................................1-6

1.1.6 Windrowing Cages + Black Tine arms.....................................................................................1-7

2. Safety...................................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Signal words.............................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Safety instructions....................................................................................................................2-1

2.3 Explanation of the safety decals.............................................................................................. 2-2

2.4 Position of the safety decals.................................................................................................... 2-3

3. Operation.............................................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Hydraulic Control Panel........................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.1 Hydraulic Control Panel........................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Connect to the Tractor............................................................................................................. 3-3

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3.3 Disconnect the Lotus from the tractor...................................................................................... 3-5

3.4 Move the Lotus from the transport position to the working position......................................... 3-7

3.5 Move the Lotus from the working position to the transport position......................................... 3-9

3.6 Start tedding...........................................................................................................................3-11

3.7 Start Windrowing....................................................................................................................3-13

3.8 Move the Lotus from the working position to the headland position...................................... 3-15

3.9 Stop Tedding or Windrowing..................................................................................................3-16

4. Operation adjustments...................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Adjust the Position of the Tines................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Adjust the height of the rotor wheels........................................................................................4-2

4.3 Adjust the rotor angle............................................................................................................... 4-4

4.4 Adjust the Width of the Windrowing Cages..............................................................................4-5

4.4.1 Adjust the Windrowing Cages..................................................................................................4-5

5. Maintenance........................................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Scheduled maintenance...........................................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Maintenance after operation.................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.2 Maintenance every 10 working hours...................................................................................... 5-1

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5.1.3 Maintenance every 50 working hours...................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.4 Maintenance every 100 working hours

5.1.5 Maintenance every 250 working hours.................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.6 Maintenance every 500 Working Hours...................................................................................5-1

5.1.7 Maintenance before prolonged storage................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.8 Maintenance after prolonged storage...................................................................................... 5-2

.................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Preventive maintenance...........................................................................................................5-2

5.2.1 Clean the Lotus........................................................................................................................5-2

5.2.2 Grease the drive line................................................................................................................5-2

5.2.3 Grease the pivot points............................................................................................................ 5-4

5.2.4 Lubricate the PTO shaft........................................................................................................... 5-5

5.2.5 Replace the gearbox grease....................................................................................................5-6

5.3 Corrective maintenance........................................................................................................... 5-7

5.3.1 Replace the tine(s)...................................................................................................................5-7

5.3.2 Adjust the deflection of the rotors............................................................................................ 5-8

6. Diagrams and tables.......................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Bolt and nut torque table.......................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 Tyre Pressure Diagram............................................................................................................ 6-2

7. Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 7-1

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Lely Lotus 600 Stabilo Combi is a hitch carried rotary tedder-to ted
mown fodder crops or widespread crop swaths. The machine is equipped
with a Stabilo steering device. The steering device corrects deviations made
by the machine through the four pivots points.

The working width of the Lotus is 6.00 m (19.7 ft), and can be driven up to
15 km/h. The wheels are positioned closely behind the tines to follow ground
contours accurately.

The Lotus has 4 rotors. A rotor has 8 tine arms with a double spring steel
tine each. The special shaped tines pick up the crop and spread it with a
minimum loss. The rotors can pivot in relation to each other to follow field
indulations accurately.

The Lotus can be fitted with windrowing cages, which makes the Lotus not
only for tedding, but also for making and moving windrows.

The Lotus is connected to the tractor hydraulics. The hydraulic control
makes sure the Lotus moves quick and easily to the transport position. The
machine can be transported behind the tractor. The transport width is 3.00 m
(9.84 ft).

Various optional extras for the Lotus are also available.

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1. Stabilo Steering Device - 2. Locking Hook - 3. Hydraulic Ram - 4. Safety Guard -

5. Windrowing Cage - 6. Gearbox - 7. Warning Plate - 8. Wheel - 9. Tine - 10. Rotor -

11. Safety Bracket - 12. Drive Line

Figure 2. Overview of the Lely Lotus 600 Stabilo Combi

Introduction 1-1

1.1 Optional extras

1.1.1 Lowering Kit

The lowering kit is used to get more lifting height in headland position.

1. Lowering kit

Figure 3. Lowering Kit

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1-2 Introduction

1.1.2 Warning Signs

For better visibility of the Lotus from the sides, if transported on public roads.

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1. Warning signs

Figure 4. Warning Signs

Introduction 1-3

1.1.3 Lighting set

A lighting set must be installed when the tractor lights are not visible and the
Lotus is transported on public roads.

1. Lighting set

Figure 5. Lighting Set

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1-4 Introduction

1.1.4 Gauge Wheel Set

A gauge wheel is installed on the headstock to improve the following of
ground contours. This may be necessary on hilly terrain to optimize the
tedding result. A chain replaces the top link and the gauge wheel takes over
the leveling function from the top link.

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1. Gauge wheel set

Figure 6. Gauge Wheel Set

Introduction 1-5

1.1.5 Spare rotor wheel

The spare wheel support can be installed on the Lotus to carry a spare
wheel. So that a flat tyre can be changed quickly in the field.

1. Spare rotor wheel

Figure 7. Spare rotor wheel

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1-6 Introduction

1.1.6 Windrowing Cages + Black Tine arms

Windrowing cages make or move windrows. They are installed on the back
of the Lotus. Make sure to use the black tine arms in combination with the
windrowing cages. The black tine arms have got a smaller curve at the end
of the tine hook, which permits the crops to leave the tine arms a fraction
earlier. This will create a better flow through the windrowing cages.

To ted the plot side, a windrowing cage can be used as an deflector. The
windrowing cage ensures that the crop is not thrown over the plot side (A).

Note:

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Remove the Windrow cages if they are not being used.

1. Windrowing cages

Figure 8. Windrowing gages

Introduction 1-7

A. Plot side

Figure 9. Windrowing cage as deflector

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1-8 Introduction

2.1 Signal words

2. SAFETY

This chapter contains safety instructions you must obey when you use or do
maintenance on your Lely Lotus. It also explains the safety decals on the
Lely Lotus.

Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. The
signal word for each message uses the following guidelines:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Note:

2.2 Safety instructions

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Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death, serious injury or product damage, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the product or property.

Note: This shows extra information that may help the reader.

• Use the Lotus only for the purpose for which it was designed.

•

Follow all safety regulations, including those in this manual and
instructions or warnings indicated on the machine.

•

Operate the Lotus in a safe manner.

• The Lotus must only be operated by authorised persons.

• Be alert and observe all safety precautions.

• Make sure all safety guards and protection devices are installed and
function correctly.

• Keep people and objects away from moving parts.

• Stop the tractor engine, the Power Take-Off (PTO) and all moving parts
before you do maintenance on the Lotus.

• Make sure no people are in the danger zone when the Lotus is in
operation. This is especially important when you work near or on areas
that are accessible to the public.

• Always use a tractor with a cab.

• Make sure there are no objects in the field that could be thrown up by the
Lotus before you operate the Lotus.

• Obey local legislation when you drive on a public road.

• Use flashing lights or other safety signs, when necessary.

• Do not remain on the Lotus during operation or transport.

• Only use genuine LELY parts.

Safety 2-1

• Depressurise the hydraulic system before you connect or disconnect
hydraulic hoses.

• Use protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and ear protectors, if
necessary.

Clean or replace the safety decals regularly so that they can be read at

•
all times.

2.3 Explanation of the safety decals

Read the operator's manual carefully before
you operate the Lotus

Keep away from all moving parts unless they
are locked and cannot move.

Danger: Keep a safe distance from the Lotus
when the tractor engine is on.

Keep away from the folding area of the rotors.

Read the operating instructions for the PTO
shaft. Always use the correct safety precautions
and protection when you operate the PTO
shaft.

Never operate the Lotus at a PTO speed of
more than 540 rpm

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2-2 Safety

2.4 Position of the safety decals

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Figure 10. Position of the safety decals.

Safety 2-3

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2-4 Safety

3. OPERATION

3.1 Hydraulic Control Panel

Note:

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Read the tractor manual for the correct procedures to operate the tractor
hydraulics.

The operator switches the handle(s) or moves the joystick to operate the
Lotus. The following positions of the switches or joystick enable an action to
the hydraulic system:

• Floating (~)

The floating position opens the supply and return vales. The oil pressure
is not available in the system, but passive hydraulic movements are
possible. This position is used when working and disconnecting the
machine.

• Neutral (N)

The neutral position closes the supply and return vales. The oil pressure
is available in the system, but no hydraulic movements are possible.

• Forwards/Reverse

The forward/reverse operations activates the hydraulic system. The
hydraulic operation of the Lotus depends on how the hydraulic hoses are
connected to the tractor:

• Oil flows to cylinders,

•

Oil flow returns to tank.

3.1.1 Hydraulic Control Panel

CAUTION

The two hydraulic hoses (forward/reverse) are depending on how the
connections are made to the tractor.

• The hydraulic system

The hydraulic system operates the following functions:

• the operation to lift and lower the outer frame supports with rotors.

•

the operation floating during tedding.

Operation 3-1

1.Neutral (N) - 2. Forward - 3. Reverse - 4. Floating

Figure 11. Panel hydraulic operation positions

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3-2 Operation

3.2 Connect to the Tractor

WARNING

CAUTION

Make sure there are no persons near the Lotus when you connect it to
the tractor.

Make sure the front axle weight of the tractor is sufficient (use front
weights if necessary) and that you do not overload the Lotus when the
Lotus is in the transport position.

Procedure

1. Make sure that the tractor is aligned with the loader wagon.

2.

Make sure the three-point hitch arms of the tractor are at an equal
height.

3. Fit the lower arms to the linkage pins (cat.ll) of the three-point hitch.

4. Attach the top link of the tractor to the machine with a category ll top

link pin.

5. Install the 3 parking jacks to the top position (Figure 12, page 3‑4).

6. Secure the lower arms of the tractor with stabilization chains or rods,

to eliminate any side ways movements.

7. Make sure the Lotus PTO shaft telescopes smoothly

The first time you connect the Lotus to each tractor, refer to the instructions
supplied with the PTO shaft and make sure the minimum and maximum
overlap of the two parts of the PTO shaft is correct.

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WARNING

Always connect the safety chain of the PTO shaft to a rigid part of the
tractor.

8. Connect the Lotus PTO shaft to the tractor PTO shaft.

9. Also check wether the PTO shaft remains clear of the headstock when

the smallest possible bend is taken with the tractor. If not, make
allowance for this when manoeuvring and always take generous
bends.

10. Remove the dust caps from the hydraulic hoses.

11. Connect the hydraulic hoses to a double-acting hydraulic tractor valve

with floating position. Permitted maximum oil pressure: 21 MPa (210
bar).

12. If the machine has a lighting kit:

a. Connect the lighting plug to the tractor socket.

b. Make sure the lights work correctly.

13. Put the end of the control cord of the ram lock in the tractor cab.

Operation 3-3

1. Parking jacks up

Figure 12. Parking jacks up

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3-4 Operation

3.3 Disconnect the Lotus from the tractor

WARNING

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Always position the tractor on solid ground before you disconnect the
Lotus from the tractor.

Make sure there are no persons near the Lotus when you disconnect it
from the tractor.

Procedure

The Lotus can be disconnected from the tractor in the transport position and
in the working position.

1. When disconnected in transport position, make sure the wheel

supports of the center rotors are in the closest position
page 4‑3) to the dish. This ensures the most stable position for the
Lotus.

2. Switch off the tractor engine and release the pressure from the tractor

hydraulic system.

3. Disconnect the Lotus PTO shaft from the tractor PTO and attach the

PTO shaft to the provided mount.

4. Position the three parking jacks (Figure 13, page 3‑6) to the lowest

position.

5. Make sure the parking jacks are locked.

6. Make sure the stabilo steering device is locked (Figure 14, page 3‑

6) with the lock pin.

7. Disconnect the top link from the headstock.

8. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the tractor hydraulic system.

9. Install the dust caps on the hydraulic hoses.

10. Put the hydraulic hoses to the support on the headstock.

11. Disconnect the two lower arms from the linkage pins on the

headstock.

12. Disconnect the lighting electrical cable from the tractor if applicable.

13. Attach the lighting electrical cable to the support on the Lotus

headstock.

14. Remove the end of the ram-lock control cord from the tractor cab.

(A) (Figure 24,

Operation 3-5

1. Parking jacks down

Figure 13. Parking jacks down

1. Pin - 2. Steering device - 3. Locking pin

Figure 14. Lock steering device

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3-6 Operation

3.4 Move the Lotus from the transport position to the working position

WARNING

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Make sure there are no persons in the area when you move the Lotus
to the working position.

Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

Procedure

1. Make sure all
wheels" on page 4‑2) are set to the same position.

2. Position (E) (see "Adjust the height of the rotor wheels" on page 4‑

2) is recommended when working with heavy and long crops.
Position (B) (see "Adjust the height of the rotor wheels" on page 4‑

2) is recommended when working with light and short crops or
windy conditions.

3. Put the double acting hydraulic tractor valve in the lift position to relief
the hook.

4. Pull the control cord from the tractor cab to disengage the locking
hook.

5. Operate the tractor hydraulic system to lower the two outer rotor
segments to the B-position (Figure 16, page 3‑8).

6. Remove pin of the stabilo steering device and put the pin in the
tophole of the headstock:

7. Secure the pin with the locking pin.

rotor wheels (see "Adjust the height of the rotor

1. Ram lock control cord - 2. Locking hook

Figure 15. Disengage locking hook

Operation 3-7

A. Transport position - B. Work position.

Figure 16. Transport to work

1. Pin - 2. Steering device - 3. Locking pin

Figure 17. Unlock steering device

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3-8 Operation

3.5 Move the Lotus from the working position to the transport position

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

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Make sure the front axle weight of the tractor is sufficient (use front
weights if necessary) and that you do not exceed the permitted axle
load when the Lotus is in the transport position.

Make sure the PTO shaft is not engaged when the Lotus is in the
transport position.

Use all lights and warning signals as defined by your local road traffic
regulations.

Make sure there are no persons in the area when you move the Lotus
to the transport position.

1.

Remove pin from headstock and put in front hole of the stabilo
steering device:

•

Secure the locking pin.

2. Make sure to fold up the rear warning signs.

3. If provided, fold up the windrowing deflectors.

4. Operate the tractor hydraulic system to move the two outer rotor
segments of the Lotus upwards (A) (Figure 19, page 3‑10) until the
locking hook is engaged (B) (Figure 19, page 3‑10).

5. Move the wheel assembly of the intermediate rotors to the most inner
position.

6. Make sure to fold down the rear warning signs.

7. Lift the machine of the ground.

1. Pin - 2. Steering device - 3. Locking pin

Figure 18. Lock steering device

Operation 3-9

A. Work position - B. Transport position.

Figure 19. Work to transport

1. Ram lock control cord - 2. Locking hook

Figure 20. Engage locking hook

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3-10 Operation

3.6 Start tedding

WARNING

Note:

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Make sure that no persons are near the Lotus when you engage the
PTO.

Make sure that no persons are within a 25 m (27 yd) radius of the Lotus
during operation.

Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

Do not operate the Lotus without safety guards or covers, or if the
safety guards or covers are damaged.

During the early stage of the process in particular, fast and airy tedding twice
a day at a low rotor speed is better than intensive tedding at a high rotor
speed.

Procedure

1.

Operate the tractor hydraulic system to lift the rotors to the headland
position.

2.

Put double acting hydraulic tractor valve in floating position.

3. Make sure the tines touch the ground over a distance of
approximatley 25 cm (9.8 in). Change the angle of the rotor in relation
to the ground via the top link on the head stock.

4. Carefully engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed.

5. Slowly increase the speed of the PTO to 400-450 rpm.

WARNING

Note:

Do not drive the machine through the crop when the rotor is on the
ground and not rotating. This causes damage to the tines and tine
arms.

6. Drive the tractor at a maximum speed of 15 km/h.

7. Lower the rotors to the ground.

If necessary, stop the tractor, disengage the tractor PTO and:

• Adjust the tines (page 4‑1).

• Adjust the height of the rotor wheels (page 4‑2).

• Adjust the rotor angle (page 4‑4).

8. The following tedding procedure is recommended:

In case of windy weather conditions, drive the tractor up and down against
the wind.

a. Drive the tractor up and down to ted the center part of the field

(1). Keep a lane of approximately one working width free at the
sides of the field.

b. Drive the tractor along the side of the field to ted sides (2).

9. When tedding on the plot side, make sure that only the rotor height on
the plot side is one or two positions lower than the other rotors.

Operation 3-11

A. Normal condition - B. Windy conditions

Figure 21. Recommended tedding procedure

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3-12 Operation

3.7 Start Windrowing

WARNING

Note:

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Make sure that no persons are near the Lotus when you engage the
PTO.

Make sure that no persons are within a 25 m (27 yd) radius of the Lotus
during operation.

Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

Do not operate the Lotus without safety guards or covers, or if the
safety guards or covers are damaged.

During the early stage of the process in particular, fast and airy tedding twice
a day at a low rotor speed is better than intensive tedding at a high rotor
speed.

Procedure

1.

Operate the tractor hydraulic system to lift the rotors to the headland
position.

2.

Put double acting hydraulic tractor valve in floating position.

3. Adjust rotor wheel height, place the locking pin in the applicable hole.

4. Make sure to move the tines to the most inward position (B) (page 4‑

1).
Push the lock down and move the tine. The lock engages
automatically.

5. Make sure the tines touch the ground over a distance of
approximatley 25 cm (9.8 in). Change the angle of the rotor in relation
to the ground via the top link on the head stock.

6. Make sure to fold up the rear warning signs.

7. Fit the windrowing cages to the machine and fold them down.

8. The windrowing cages can be adjusted to two lenghts.

• For 1.0 m (3.28 ft) working width place the windrowing cages in the

front position. And secure the support rod in hole (A) (Figure 26,
page 4‑5).

• For 1.5 m (4.92 ft) working width use the extension plate and place

the windrowing cages in the back position and use hole (B)
(Figure 26, page 4‑5).

9. Make sure to fold down the rear warning signs.

10. Carefully engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed.

11. Slowly increase the speed of the PTO to 400-450 rpm.

WARNING

Operation 3-13

Do not drive the machine through the crop when the rotor is on the
ground and not rotating. This causes damage to the tines and tine
arms.

12. Drive the tractor at a maximum speed of 15 km/h.

13. Lower the rotors to the ground.

The following windrowing procedure is recommended:

14.

1. Drive the tractor up and down the center part of the field and

leave an equal strip of two working widths on each side of the
field (1).

2. Drive round to finish the plot (2).

Note:

In case of windy weather conditions, drive the tractor side-ways up and
down against the wind.

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A.Normal condition - B. Windy conditions

Figure 22. Recommended tedding procedure

3-14 Operation

3.8 Move the Lotus from the working position to the headland position

Procedure

1.

Operate the tractor hydraulic system to lift the tedder to the headland
position.

The headland position lifts the rotors from the ground, so it is possible:

to drive to an other position in the field.

•

• to make a turn at the side of the field.

Note:

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The PTO can be engaged when Lotus is in working position.

Operation 3-15

3.9 Stop Tedding or Windrowing

WARNING

WARNING

Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

Procedure

1. Stop the tractor.

2.

Operate the tractor hydraulic system to lift the rotors to the headland
position.

3. Disengage the PTO.

Wait for all moving parts of the Lotus to stop.

4. Switch off the tractor engine.

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3-16 Operation

4. OPERATION ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

Make sure that the PTO shaft is disengaged and the tractor engine is
switched off before adjustments are made.

4.1 Adjust the Position of the Tines

Procedure

1. Push the lock (1) down to disengage the tine and move the tine (2) to
the required position. The lock engages automatically.

Use position (A) (Figure 23, page 4‑1) for normal tedding.

•

• Use position (B) (Figure 23, page 4‑1):

• For windrowing.

• For the outer rotor type to ted the side of the field, to give a small
spread of the crop and to make sure that the crop stays on the field.

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1. Lock - 2. Tine - A. Normal tedding - B. Small spread tedding and windrowing

Figure 23. Adjust the position of the tines

Operation adjustments 4-1

4.2 Adjust the height of the rotor wheels

Procedure

1.

Move the Lotus to the headland position (see "Move the Lotus from
the working position to the headland position" on page 3‑

2. Switch off the tractor engine.

3. Make sure the rotors can not move downwards.

4. Remove the pin from the wheel assembly.

5. Adjust the wheel assembly to the required height (Figure 24, page 4‑

3) position:

• Position A is used on the outer rotors during transport to create a

smaller transport width.

• Position A is used on the two inner rotors when disconnecting the

Lotus in transport position.

• Position B is recommended when working with light and short

crops or windy conditions.

• Position B or C are recommended when making or moving

windrows.

• Position C and D are the intermediate positions defined by the

operator.

• Position E is recommended when working with heavy and long

crops.

15).

6. Install the pin in the required hole of the wheel assembly.

7. Secure the pin with the locking pin.

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1. Pin - 2. Locking pin - A. Lowest height - B. Second lowest height - C. Middle height -

D. Second highest height - E. Highest height

Figure 24. Adjust the height of the rotor wheels

Operation adjustments 4-3

4.3 Adjust the rotor angle

Procedure

1.

Make sure:

a.

b. The Lotus is in the working position (see "Move the Lotus from

c. The hydraulic system is set to the floating position.

d. The rotor wheels are set to the required position (page 4‑2).

The Lotus is connected to the tractor (see "Connect to the
Tractor" on page 3‑3).

the transport position to the working position" on page 3‑7).

CAUTION

Make sure the height adjustment of the tines is not too low. This results in an
excessive load and causes the tines to wear or break.

2. Use the top link of the headstock to change the rotor angle.

3. Make sure the tines slightly touch the ground and the crop is picked
correctly. The tines must touch the ground over a distance of
approximately 25 cm (9.8 in) (Figure 25, page 4‑4).

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A. 25 cm (9.8 in)

Figure 25. The distance over which the tines should touch the ground.

4-4 Operation adjustments

4.4 Adjust the Width of the Windrowing Cages

4.4.1 Adjust the Windrowing Cages

The Windrowing Cages working width can be adjusted to aproximatley 1.0 m
(3.28 ft) or 1.15 m (3.77 ft.). For a 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) working width, the
attachment frames for the windrowing cages must be fitted to the machine in
the front position. For a 1.15 m (3.77 ft.) working width and also in order to
put the windrowing cages in a wider position, an extension plate-kit must be
used.

WARNING

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Fold up the rear Warning Signs before installing the Windrowing Cages

Procedure

1. Instal the Windrowing Cages to the machine and fold them down.

Secure the Windrowing Cages and use the support rod. Use hole (A)

2.
(Figure 26, page 4‑5) if the attachment frames are fitted to the
machine in the front position, and hole (B) (Figure 26, page 4‑5) if
they are fitted in the back position.

A. Front position - B. Back position

Figure 26. Adjust windrowing cage

Operation adjustments 4-5

A. Extension plate kit

Figure 27. Windrowing cages extension plate kit

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4-6 Operation adjustments

5. MAINTENANCE

5.1 Scheduled maintenance

5.1.1 Maintenance after operation

• Clean the Lotus (page 5‑2).

• Make sure the tines and tine arms are tight and not damaged.

Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bare metal parts.

•

Note:

Make sure to remove the anti corrosion before working with the machine, the
anti-corrosion may damage the seals on the cilinders if you fail to do so.

5.1.2 Maintenance every 10 working hours

• Grease the drive line (page 5‑2).

5.1.3

5.1.4

5.1.5 Maintenance every 250 working hours

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Maintenance every 50 working hours

• Grease the pivot points (page 5‑4).

Maintenance every 100 working hours

• Grease the PTO shafts (page 5‑5).

• Make sure the hydraulic hoses are not damaged or worn. Replace if

necessary.

5.1.6 Maintenance every 500 Working Hours

• Replace the gearbox grease (page 5‑6).

5.1.7 Maintenance before prolonged storage

• Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bare metal parts.

• Grease the PTO shafts (page 5‑5).

• Replace the gearbox grease (page 5‑6).

• Grease the pivot points (page 5‑4).

• Grease the drive line (page 5‑2).

• Make sure the tyres meet the correct pressure.

• Examine the Lotus for damage and defects. Repair or replace damaged

parts.

• Examine the hydraulic system for leaks and damaged parts. Repair or

replace damaged parts.

Maintenance 5-1

• Examine the gearbox for leaks.

• Make sure all bolts and nuts are torque-tight.

Make sure all safety decals are not damaged. Replace if necessary.

•

5.1.8 Maintenance after prolonged storage

• Grease the PTO shafts (page 5‑5).

• Grease the pivot points (page 5‑

• Grease the drive line (page 5‑2).

• Examine the deflection of the rotors. Adjust the stop bolts if

necessary (page 5‑8).

• Make sure the tyres meet the correct pressure.

• Examine the Lotus for damage and defects. Repair or replace damaged

parts.

• Examine the hydraulic system for leaks and damaged parts. Repair or

replace damaged parts.

• Examine the gearbox for leaks.

• Make sure all bolts and nuts are torque-tight (page 6‑1).

• Make sure all safety decals are not damaged. Replace if necessary.

5.2 Preventive maintenance

4).

WARNING

Make sure that the PTO shaft is disengaged and the tractor engine is
switched off before maintenance is performed.

5.2.1 Clean the Lotus

Procedure

1. Make sure the Lotus is in the working position.

2. Use a water jet to thoroughly clean the Lotus.

3. Move the Lotus to the headland position (see "Move the Lotus from

WARNING

Make sure the tines and tine arms are tight and not damaged.

4. Carefully engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed until all

5. Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bare metal parts.

5.2.2 Grease the drive line

Requirements

• Grease pump

•

Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent)

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the working position to the headland position" on page 3‑15).

the water is removed from the rotors.

Procedure

1. Grease the drive line (Figure 28, page 5‑3) with the grease pump.

5-2 Maintenance

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10h = Grease after 10 hours.

Figure 28. Grease the drive line

Maintenance 5-3

5.2.3 Grease the pivot points

Requirements

• Grease pump

Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent)

•

Procedure:

1. Grease the pivot points with the grease pump.

50h = Grease after 50 hours.

Figure 29. Grease pivot points

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5-4 Maintenance

5.2.4 Lubricate the PTO shaft

Requirements

• Grease pump

Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent)

•

CAUTION

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Refer to the third party documentation for detailed information to grease the
type of PTO shaft. The important grease points for all the type of PTO-shafts
are described in the next procedure.

Procedure:

1. Verify the types of PTO shaft on the Lotus.

2. Grease the following grease points of the PTO shaft(s) with the
grease pump:

• The grease nipple (A),

• The guard bearing (B),

• The profiled tubes (C).

Type PTO A B C

W 100. h. 100 h. 100 h.

A. Grease nipple - B. Guard bearings - C. Profiled tube

Figure 30. Grease Points PTO shaft (type W)

Maintenance 5-5

5.2.5 Replace the gearbox grease

Requirements:

• Shell Gadus S2 V220-AC0

Loctite 270

•

1. Remove the protection cover (1) and the hose clamp (2).

2. Remove the bolts (3) bearing house (4) and the filling plates (5) from
the gearbox.

3. Remove the old grease from the gearbox.

4. Fill the gearbox (6) with 0.36 kg of Shell Gadus S2 V220-AC0.

5. Put Loctite 270 on the cover bolts (3).

6. Install the filling plates (5) the bearing house (4) and the bolts (3) on
the gearbox.

7. Put the hose clamp and the protection cover on the bearing house.

8. Dispose of the old grease as specified by local regulations.

1. Protection Cover - 2. Hose Clamp - 3. Bolt - 4. Bearing Housing - 5. Filling Plate - 6. Fill

Plug

Figure 31. Replace Gearbox Grease

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5-6 Maintenance

5.3 Corrective maintenance

WARNING

5.3.1 Replace the tine(s)

CAUTION

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Make sure that the PTO shaft is disengaged and the tractor engine is
switched off before maintenance is performed.

Purpose

This procedure tells you how to replace the tines, which are liable to wear or
can break by an excessive load.

Procedure

1. Stop the tractor and disengage the tractor PTO.

2.

Disengage the lock from the tine.

3. Remove the nut from the bolt on top of the adjustment block.

4. Remove the bolt and bushings from the broken or worn-out tine.

Make sure the replaced tine has the same colour mark used on the rotor or
tine arm (L=Yellow and R=Blue).

5. Put the adjustment block in the centre part of the tine.

6. Slide the tine with the adjustment block on the tine arm.

7. Insert the bushings on both side of the new tine.

If necessary replace the worn-out bushings.

8. Insert the bolt through the bushing at the longest tine tooth.

9. Tighten the tine and the adjustment block together on the tine arm
with the nut and the bolt.

10. Move the tine to the required A or B position.

1. Adjustment block - 2. Tine (yellow / blue) - 3. Bolt - 4. Bushings - 5. Nut - 6.Tine arm

Figure 32. Tine replacement

Maintenance 5-7

5.3.2 Adjust the deflection of the rotors

Procedure

1. Park the Lotus on a level floor.

Place an elevation of approximately 6 cm (2.36 in) under the two

2.
central rotor wheels.

3. Move the Lotus to the working position (page 3‑7).

4. Make sure the Lotus is level.

5. Verify the adjustment of the deflection points on both sides of the
Lotus

6. Unlock the locking nut to release the tension on the stop bolt.

7. Adjust the stop bolt until the outer rotor wheel touch the ground.

8. Tighten the lock nut to lock the deflection point.

9. Go to step 5 to adjust the next deflection point.

1. Deflection point - 2. Adjustment nut - 3. Stop bolt - A. 6 cm (2.36 in)

Figure 33. Adjust the deflection of the rotors

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5-8 Maintenance

6. DIAGRAMS AND TABLES

6.1 Bolt and nut torque table

The following tables specify the standard torque load for all quality bolts on
the Lotus.

Always use a calibrated torque wrench when you torque-tighten bolts and
nuts.

Thread size M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24

Bolt quality 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8

Nut quality 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Nm 10 25 50 85 135 215 410 710

kgm 1.0 2.5 5.0 8.5 13.5 21.5 41.0 71.0

Thread size M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20

Bolt quality 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9

Nut quality 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9

Nm 35 70 110 190 295 580

kgm 3.5 7.0 11.0 19.0 29.5 58.0

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Thread size M12

Bolt quality 12.9

Nut quality 10.9

Nm 75

kgm 7.5

Wheel Nut M18x1,5

Nm 27

kgm 2.7

Diagrams and tables 6-1

6.2 Tyre Pressure Diagram

A - 275 kPa (2.75 bar)

B - 150 kPa (1.5 bar)

Figure 34. Tyre Pressure Diagram

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6-2 Diagrams and tables

7. SPECIFICATIONS

The specifications of the Lotus are defined in the following table:

Lotus 600 Stabilo 600 Stabilo Combi

Working width 6.00 m (19.68 ft) 6.00 m (19.68 ft)

Transport width 3.00 m (9.84 ft) 3.00 m (9.84 ft)

Transport height 2.80 m (9.18 ft) 2.80 m (9.18 ft)

Transport length 2.00 m (6.56 ft) 2.00 m (6.56 ft)

Approximate tedding angle 10º - 17º 10º - 17º

Number of rotors 4 4

Number of tines per rotor 8 double tines 8 double tines

Linkage categorie ll categorie ll

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Note:

Hydraulic connections 1 double-acting valve

with floating position

Max. oil pressure 21.0
MPa (210 bar)

PTO speed 450 - 500 rpm, max.

540 rpm

Security K33B slip clutch K33B slip clutch

Operating speed Max. 15 km/h Max. 15 km/h

Transport speed Max. 25 km/h Max. 25 km/h

Rotor tyre size 16/6.5-8 6 ply 16/6.5-8 6 ply

Power requirement 44 kW (60 HP) 44 kW (60 HP)

Approximate weight 830 kg (1830 lb) 930 kg (2050 lb)

All specifications may be changed without prior notice.

1 double-acting valve
with floating position

Max. oil pressure 21.0
MPa (210 bar)

450 - 500 rpm, max.
540 rpm

Specifications 7-1

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7-2 Specifications

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