Amazone Citan Series User manual

Operator's manual
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Citan
8000 9000 12000
Seed Drill
MG2904
BAG0014.4
09.14
Printed in Germany
Before starting operation
carefully read and adhere to
this operator's manual.
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READING THE INSTRUCTION
manual and adhering to it should not appear in-
convenient and superfluous as it is not enough to
hear from others and to realise that a machine is
good, to buy it and believe than now everything
should work by itself. The person concerned
would not only harm himself but also make the
mistake of blaming the machine for the reason of
a possible failure instead of himself. In order to
ensure good success one should go into the mind
of a thing, make himself familiar with every part
of the machine and to get acquainted with its
handling. Only in this way, would you be satis-
fied both with the machine as also with yourself.
To achieve this is the purpose of this instruction
manual.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.

Identification data
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Identification data
Manufacturer:
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Machine Serial-No.:
Type:
Citan
Permissible system pressure bar:
Max. 210 bar
Year of construction :
Factory:
Power kW:
Basic weight kg:
Allowable total weight kg:
Address of manufacturer
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
P. O. Box 51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax.:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
+ 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0
+ 49 (0) 5405 501-234
[e-mail]
Spare parts ordering
Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at
www.amazone.de.
Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer.
Formal remarks to this operator's manual
Document Number:
MG2904
Date of edition
09.14
Copyright AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG, 2014
All rights reserved.
Reprint – even in extracts – requires the approval of
AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG.

Preface
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Preface
Dear Customer,
You decided to purchase one of our high quality machines from the
comprehensive range of farm machinery produced by AMAZONEN-
WERKE, H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG. Thank you for your confi-
dence.
When receiving the machine, please check immediately that no dam-
age has been caused in transit and that all parts are present. Please
check whether all parts mentioned in the delivery note including the
ordered optional equipment are present. Only the immediate report-
age of damage will be considered for compensation.
Before the first operation, please read and adhere to this operator's
manual and the safety advice. After having thoroughly read the oper
a-
tor's manual you can make fullest use of the advantages of your re-
cently purchased machine.
Please ensure that this operator's manual is made available to any
operator before he or she starts to operate the machine.
Should you have any questions or problems, please consult this op-
erating manual or contact your local service partner.
Maintenance and in regular intervals and the exchange of worn or
damaged parts in time increases the life expectancy of your machine.
User's review
Dear reader,
Our operator's manuals are regularly updated. With your suggestions
for improvement you will help to create an always user friendly opera-
tor's manual. Please send your suggestions by fax.
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
P. O. Box 51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax.:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
+ 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0
+ 49 (0) 5405 501-234
[e-mail]

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1User advice...................................................................................................9
1.1 Purpose of the document.........................................................................................................9
1.2 Information about directions in this operator's manual............................................................9
1.3 Illustrations used......................................................................................................................9
2General safety advice................................................................................10
2.1 Obligations and liability..........................................................................................................10
2.2 Illustration of safety advice.....................................................................................................12
2.3 Organising measures.............................................................................................................13
2.4 Safety device and guards ......................................................................................................13
2.5 Informal safety measures.......................................................................................................13
2.6 Training of the staff................................................................................................................14
2.7 Safety measures and normal operation.................................................................................14
2.8 Danger from residual power...................................................................................................15
2.9 Maintenance and repair, remedy of faults .............................................................................15
2.10 Constructional changes .........................................................................................................15
2.10.1 Spare parts and wearing parts and auxiliary parts................................................................15
2.11 Cleaning and disposal............................................................................................................16
2.12 Workplace of the operator......................................................................................................16
2.13 Safety symbols and other identifications on the machine......................................................17
2.14 Danger when not adhering to the safety advice ....................................................................24
2.15 Safety conscious operation....................................................................................................24
2.16 Safety advice for the operator................................................................................................25
2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention advice.....................................................................25
2.16.2 Hydraulic system....................................................................................................................28
2.16.3 Electrical system....................................................................................................................29
2.16.4 Attached machines ................................................................................................................30
2.16.5 Brake system .........................................................................................................................30
2.16.6 Tyres......................................................................................................................................31
2.16.7 Sowing machine operation.....................................................................................................31
2.16.8 Maintenance, repair- and care-work......................................................................................32
3Loading and unloading .............................................................................33
4Description of product ..............................................................................34
4.1 Overview – Component groups .............................................................................................34
4.2 Safety and protection equipment...........................................................................................36
4.3 Supply lines between the tractor and the machine................................................................36
4.4 Road traffic safety equipment................................................................................................36
4.5 Designated use of the machine.............................................................................................37
4.6 Danger zones.........................................................................................................................37
4.7 Type plate and CE declaration...............................................................................................38
4.8 Technical data........................................................................................................................39
4.9 Required tractor equipment ...................................................................................................40
4.10 Details about noise level........................................................................................................41
5Assembly and function .............................................................................42
5.1 Hydraulic connections............................................................................................................43
5.1.1 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines..........................................................................................45
5.1.2 Hydraulic hose lines – detaching...........................................................................................45
5.2 Running gear with braked axle ..............................................................................................46
5.3 Twin circuit air brake system..................................................................................................46
5.3.1 Coupling the brake and supply lines......................................................................................47
5.3.2 Decoupling the brake and supply lines..................................................................................48

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5.4 Hydraulic operating brake system......................................................................................... 49
5.4.1 Coupling the hydraulic operating brake system.................................................................... 49
5.4.2 Decoupling the hydraulic operating brake system................................................................ 49
5.4.3 Parking brake........................................................................................................................ 50
5.4.4 Emergency brake.................................................................................................................. 50
5.5 Safety chain for implements without brake system............................................................... 51
5.6 Frame with machine wing ..................................................................................................... 52
5.7 Metering rollers...................................................................................................................... 52
5.8 Star wheel ............................................................................................................................. 53
5.9 Vario gearbox........................................................................................................................ 53
5.10 Full electric metering system................................................................................................. 53
5.11 Seed collecting trays............................................................................................................. 54
5.12 Fan........................................................................................................................................ 54
5.13 RoTeC+-Schar....................................................................................................................... 54
5.14 Roller harrow (optional)......................................................................................................... 55
5.15 Exact harrow ......................................................................................................................... 56
5.16 Track markers ....................................................................................................................... 57
5.17 Wheel mark eradicator (option)............................................................................................. 58
5.18 Operator terminal AMATRON 3............................................................................................ 58
5.19 Operator terminal AMALOG+........................................................................................... 59
5.20 On-board hydraulics.............................................................................................................. 59
5.21 Distributor head and tramline system.................................................................................... 60
5.22 Tramline rhythm .................................................................................................................... 61
5.22.1 Example for creating tramlines.............................................................................................. 62
5.22.2 Half-sided switching off (part width)...................................................................................... 64
5.23 Pre emergence marker (Option) ........................................................................................... 65
5.24 Hydraulic unit......................................................................................................................... 66
6Putting into operation............................................................................... 67
6.1 Initial operation...................................................................................................................... 68
6.1.1 Determining the actual values for the tractor total weight, tractor axle loads, tyre carrying
capacity as well as the required minimum ballast weights.................................................... 68
7Coupling and uncoupling the machine ................................................... 71
7.1 Coupling of the machine ....................................................................................................... 72
7.2 Decoupling the machine........................................................................................................ 73
7.2.1 Marshalling the decoupled machine...................................................................................... 74
8Adjustments............................................................................................... 75
8.1 Selection of metering wheels................................................................................................ 75
8.1.1 Table – kind of seed – metering wheels ............................................................................... 76
8.1.2 Exchanging metering wheels................................................................................................ 78
8.2 Setting the seed level sensor................................................................................................ 79
8.3 Adjusting the output volume on the gearbox......................................................................... 79
8.4 Setting the application rate with AMATRON 3...................................................................... 80
8.5 Calibration test ...................................................................................................................... 80
8.5.1 Calibration test with Vario gearbox ....................................................................................... 81
8.5.2 Calibration test on Citan with Vario gearbox and AMATRON 3 .................................... 85
8.5.3 Calibration test of the Citan with full electric metering.......................................................... 87
8.6 Blower fan speed................................................................................................................... 88
8.6.1 Blower fan speed table.......................................................................................................... 88
8.6.2 Setting the fan speed on the oil flow control valve of the tractor .......................................... 89
8.6.3 Setting the fan speed on the pressure relief valve of the machine....................................... 89
8.7 Setting the placement depth of the seed .............................................................................. 90
8.7.1 Setting the placement depth of the seed with the aid of a hydraulic ram ............................. 90

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8.8 Seed drills with RoTeC+coulters...........................................................................................91
8.8.1 Setting the placement depth of the seed by resetting the RoTeC+-depth limiting discs
(special option).......................................................................................................................92
8.8.2 Fitting and setting the RoTeC+- depth limiting discs...............................................................92
8.9 Roller harrow..........................................................................................................................94
8.9.1 Adjusting working depth and arrangement angle of harrow tines..........................................94
8.9.2 Adjusting roller pressure........................................................................................................95
8.10 Exact harrow..........................................................................................................................96
8.10.1 Exact harrow – spring tine position........................................................................................96
8.10.2 Exact harrow pressure...........................................................................................................96
8.11 Setting the length of the track markers (in the field)..............................................................98
8.11.1 Track marker length dimensions............................................................................................98
8.12 Setting the working intensity of the track markers.................................................................98
8.13 Setting the tramline rhythm / - counter...................................................................................99
8.13.1 Half side shut off..................................................................................................................100
8.14 Setting the wheel mark eradicator.......................................................................................100
8.15 Pre-emergence marker (option)...........................................................................................101
9Transport on public roads ......................................................................102
10 Operation..................................................................................................104
10.1 Folding the machine down and in........................................................................................104
10.1.1 Folding down the machine...................................................................................................105
10.1.2 Folding in machine...............................................................................................................106
10.2 Filling the seed hopper.........................................................................................................107
10.3 Starting operation.................................................................................................................108
10.3.1 Setting the hydraulic hand lever...........................................................................................108
10.4 During operation ..................................................................................................................109
10.4.1 Setting for light soils.............................................................................................................110
10.4.2 Setting the track marker folding...........................................................................................110
10.5 Turning at the headlands.....................................................................................................111
10.6 Finishing operation in the field.............................................................................................111
10.7 Emptying the seed hopper and/or seed dosing unit............................................................112
10.7.1 Emptying the seed hopper...................................................................................................112
10.7.2 Emptying seed dosing unit...................................................................................................112
11 Faults........................................................................................................114
11.1 Indication of low seed hopper contents ...............................................................................114
11.2 Failure of AMATRON 3 during operation.............................................................................114
11.3 Deviations between the adjusted and the actual seed rate.................................................115
11.4 The motor for the electric full metering unit does not turn...................................................116
11.5 Table of faults ......................................................................................................................117
12 Maintenance, repair and care .................................................................118
12.1 Reinigung.............................................................................................................................118
12.1.1 Cleaning the machine..........................................................................................................119
12.1.2 Cleaning the distributor head (authorised workshop)..........................................................119
12.2 Lubrication regulations.........................................................................................................120
12.2.1 Lubrication point review.......................................................................................................121
12.3 Maintenance and care - Review ..........................................................................................123
12.3.1 Remedy of function faults and repair work ..........................................................................123
12.4 Hydraulic system..................................................................................................................124
12.4.1 Mounting and dismounting hydraulic hoses.........................................................................126
12.5 Axle and brake.....................................................................................................................127
12.5.1 Maintenance work................................................................................................................128
12.6 Parking brake.......................................................................................................................132

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12.7 Tyres / wheels..................................................................................................................... 133
12.7.1 Tyre air pressure................................................................................................................. 133
12.7.2 Fitting wheels ...................................................................................................................... 133
12.8 Setting the tramline bout according to the tractor track width (Authorised workshop)........ 134
12.9 Setting the track width (activation and deactivation of shutters)......................................... 135
12.10 Seat shaft bearings............................................................................................................. 136
12.11 Check the oil level inside the Vario gearbox....................................................................... 136
12.12 Hydraulic diagram ............................................................................................................... 137
12.13 Bolt torques......................................................................................................................... 139

User advice
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1 User advice
The chapter "User advice" provides information for dealing with the
operator's manual
1.1 Purpose of the document
The present operator's manual
•describes the operation and the maintenance for the machine.
•gives important hints for a safety conscious and efficient opera-
tion with the machine.
•
is part of the implement and should be kept so that it is always to
hand on the machine or in the towing vehicle.
•should be kept for future use.
1.2 Information about directions in this operator's manual
All information about direction in this operator's manual are to be un-
derstood in direction of travel.
1.3 Illustrations used
Operational action and react
The steps of operation to be carried out by the operational staff are
described in a numbered list. Adhere to the sequence of the steps.
The reactions on the individual operational step are marked with an
arrow. Example:
1. Operational action step 1
→Reaction of the machine on operational action step 1
2. Operational action step 2
Enumerations
Enumerations without indispensable sequence are described as a list
with enumeration items. Example:
•Item 1
•Item 2
Position figures in illustrations
Figures in round brackets refer to position figures in illustrations. The
first figure refers to the illustration, the second figure refers to the item
number in the illustration.
Example (Fig. 3/6)
•Figure 3
•Item 6

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2 General safety advice
This chapter contains important hints for the safety conscious opera-
tion of the machine.
2.1 Obligations and liability
Observe the advice given in this operator's manual
The knowledge of the basic safety advice and safety regulations are
the pre-condition for the safety conscious dealing with the machine
and its trouble free operation.
Obligation of the user
The user commits himself to have the machine only operated by per-
sons who
•are acquainted with the basic prescriptions regarding the opera-
tional safety and accident prevention.
•have been introduced to the machine.
•have read and understood this operator's manual.
The owner commits himself
•to keep all warning signs on the machine in well readable condi-
tion.
•to replace damaged warning signs.
Obligation of the operator
Before commencing any operation all persons who are instructed to
operate the machine commit themselves to
•observe the basic regulations regarding the operational safety
and accident prevention.
•to read and to adhere to the chapter "Safety".
•to read and to adhere to the chapter "Warning signs and other
signs on the machine" (Page 19).
•In case of queries, please contact the manufacturer.

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Danger when dealing with the machine
The machine has been manufactured according to the state of the art
and the certifi
ed safety regulations. Nevertheless, the operation of the
machine could cause danger and adverse effects on
•body and life of the operator or third parties,
•the machine itself,
•other tangible assets.
Only use the machine
•for the purpose it has been designed for.
•in a perfect safety engineering condition.
Immediately remedy all failures affecting the safety.
Warranty and liability
As a matter of principle our "General terms of sale and delivery" pre-
vail. These will be made available to the user on the date of conclu-
sion of contract at the latest. Warranty and liability claims for injury to
life or property are rejected when they have been put down to one or
several of the following causes:
•not designed use of the machine.
•improper fitting, taking into operation, operating and mainte-
nance of the machine.
•
operating the machine with defect safety facilities or not properly
fitted or not functioning safety devices and guards.
•not adhering to the operator's manual regarding putting into op-
eration, operation and maintenance.
•arbitrary changes on the machine.
•poor monitoring of the wearing parts of the machine.
•improper repair work.
•in an emergency due to alien elements and force majeur.

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2.2 Illustration of safety advice
The safety advice is identified by a symbol and a warning. The warn-
ing describes the seriousness of the threatened danger. The individu-
al symbols have the following meaning:
Danger!
Direct imminent danger for life and health of persons (severe
injuries or death).
Not adhering to this advice will cause severe damage to health
up to life threatening injuries.
Warning!
Possible danger for life and health of persons.
Not adhering to these hints may cause severe adverse health
effects up to life threatening injuries.
Caution!
Possible dangerous situation (slight injuries, material damage).
Not adhering to these hints may cause slight injuries or material
damage.
Important!
Obligation of particular behaviour or action for the appropriate
handling of the machine.
Not adheri
ng to these hints may cause trouble on the machine or
the environment.
Hint!
Hint for use and particularly useful information.
These hints will help you to optimally make use of the functions
on your machine.

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2.3 Organising measures
The operator must ensure the availability of the personal protective
equipment, e.g.:
•safety glasses,
•safety shoes,
•protective clothing,
•skin protecting agent, etc..
Important!
The operator's manual
•
should always be kept at the place where the machine is
operated!
•
should always be available for the operator and the servic-
ing staff!
Regularly check all existing safety devices!
2.4 Safety device and guards
Only operate the machine with all safety devices and guards fitted
and properly functioning. Regularly check all safety devices and
guards.
Defective safety devices
Defective or missing safety device and guards will cause dangerous
situations.
2.5 Informal safety measures
Besides the safety advice in this operator's manual observe and ad-
here to the national, local and generally valid advice for operational
safety, accident prevention and environmental care.
Please particularly observe the accident prevention prescriptions of
your national authorised trade association.

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2.6 Training of the staff
Only those people who have been trained and instructed may work
with/on the machine. The operator must clearly specify the responsi-
bilities of the people charged with operation and maintenance work.
People being trained may only work with/on the machine under the
supervision of an experienced person.
Person
Activity
Person special-
ly trained for the
activity1)
Trained opera-
tor2) Persons with specialist
training
(specialist workshop*)3)
Loading/Transport X X X
Commissioning -- X --
Set-up, tool installation -- -- X
Operation -- X --
Maintenance -- -- X
Troubleshooting and fault elimina-
tion X -- X
Disposal X -- --
Legend:
X..permitted
--..not permitted
1) A person who can assume a specific task and who can carry out
this task for an appropriately qualified company.
2) Instructed persons are those who have been instructed in their
assigned tasks and in the possible risks in the case of improper
behaviour, have been trained if necessary, and have been in-
formed about the necessary protective equipment and
measures.
3) Peop
le with specialist technical training shall be considered as a
specialist. Due to their specialist training and their knowledge of
the appropriate regulations, they can evaluate the work with
which they have been charged and detect possible dangers.
Comment:
A qualification equivalent to specialist training can be obtained
from several years' experience in the relevant field.
If maintenance and repair work on the machine is additionally marked
"Workshop work", only a specialist workshop may carry out such
work. The personnel of a specialist workshop shall possess the ap-
propriate knowledge and suitable aids (tools, lifting and support
equipment) for carrying out the maintenance and repair work on the
machine in a way which is both appropriate and safe.
2.7 Safety measures and normal operation
Operate the machine only with all safety devices and guards properly
functioning.
Check the machine at least once a day for externally recognisable
damage and for function of the safety devices and guards.

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2.8 Danger from residual power
Observe the incidence of mechanic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and elec-
tric/electronic residual power on the machine.
Undertake appropriate measures when instructing the operating staff.
Detailed hints are again given in the relevant chapters of this opera-
tor's manual.
2.9 Maintenance and repair, remedy of faults
Carry out all prescribed setting-, maintenance and servicing work in
due time.
Secure all operating systems like compressed air and hydraulics
against unintended starting.
When exchanging larger components carefully affix them to the hoist-
ing implement.
Check slackened screw joints for tightness. After having finished
maintenance work, carefully check all safety devices for proper func-
tion.
2.10 Constructional changes
Never carry out any alterations or fittings or changes on the machine
without approval of the AMAZONEN-WERKE. This also applies for
welding work on bearing parts.
All fitting or alteration measures require the written approval of AMA-
ZONEN-WERKE. Only use the conversion and optional parts ap-
proved by Messrs. AMAZONEN-WERKEN so that the operating per-
mit remains valid according to national and international regulations.
Vehicles and devices plus implements, connected with a vehicle with
an official operating permit for road traffic according to the traffic law
should correspond to the condition as stipulated by the relevant per-
mit.
Important!
Prohibited on principle is
•
boring on the frame or the chassis.
•
re-boring existing holes on the frame or the chassis.
•
welding on bearing parts.
2.10.1 Spare parts and wearing parts and auxiliary parts
Only use original-AMAZONE-spare- and wearing parts or the
parts approved by Messrs. AMAZONEN-WERKEN so that the operat-
ing permit remains valid according to the national and international
regulations. When using spare and wearing parts from other manufa
c-
turers it is not ensured that they have been designed and manufac-
tured to fulfil the operational stress and safety demands.
The AMAZONEN-WERKE do not accept any liability for damage by
using not approved spare or wearing parts or auxiliary parts.

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2.11 Cleaning and disposal
Utilise agents and materials and dispose them in the appropriate
manner particularly
•when working with greasing systems and devices and
•when cleaning with solvent agents..
2.12 Workplace of the operator
The machine may only be operated by one single person from the
seat in the tractor cab.

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2.13 Safety symbols and other identifications on the machine
Important!
Always keep all safety symbols on the machine clean and in well
readable condition! Replace not readable safety symbols. Ask
your dealer for warning signs stating the relevant order number
(e.g. MD 075).
Positioning of warning decals and other identifications
The following illustrations show the arrangement of the warning de-
cals.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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Warning signs - composition
Warning signs indicate dangerous points on the machine and warn
about danger. At these points permanently existing or unexpectedly
occurring danger prevail.
The warning sign consists of 2 fields:
Field 1
Gives a vivid description of the danger and is surrounded by a triangle
safety symbol.
Field 2
Gives the vivid instruction to avoid these dangers.
Warning sign - Explanation
The column Order Number and explanation provides the description
to the opposite warning sign. The description of the warning sign is
always the same and states in the sequence indicated:
1. Description of danger.
For example: Danger from cutting or cutting off!
2. Consequences when not adhering to the given advice how to
avoid dangers.
For example: will cause severe injury on finger or hand.
3. The advice to avoid danger.
For example: Touch machine parts only then when they have
come to a full standstill.

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Order number and explanation
Warning pictogram
MD 076
Danger from pulling in or catching!
Will cause severe injury to finger or hand.
Never ever open or remove guards from chain-
or belt drives,
•
as long as the tractor engine is running with
engaged PTO shaft / coupled hydraulic
drive
•or the ground wheel drive is still moving.
MD 078
Danger of squeezing!
Will cause severe injury for finger or hand.
Never reach into the squeezing danger zone.
There id danger of squeezing as long as parts
are still moving.
MD 082
Danger of falling for persons.
Will cause severe injury for the entire body.
Riding on the machine during transport travel
and/or climbing up running machines is prohibit-
ed. This applies also to machines with boards or
platforms.
MD 083
Danger from being trapped or caught.
Will cause severe injury on the arm or upper part
of the body.
Never ever open or remove guards from convey-
ing worm augers as long as the tractor engine
with the PTO shaft engaged and the hydraulic
drive coupled is still running.