Amazone Catros 2503 Special User manual

Operating Manual
AMAZONE
Catros 2503 Special
Catros 3003 Special
Catros 3503 Special
Catros 4003 Special
Catros+ 2503 Special
Catros+ 3003 Special
Catros+ 3503 Special
Catros
+
4003 Special
Mounted compact disc harrow
MG5533
BAG0160.4
02.19
Printed in Germany
Please read and follow this
operating manual before putting
the machine into operation.
Keep it in a safe place for
future
use.
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Reading the instruction
Manual and following it should seem to be in-
convenient and superfluous as it is not
enough to hear from others and to realize that a
machine is good, to buy it and to believe that now
everything should work by itself. The person in
question would not only harm himself but also
make the mistake of blaming the machine for pos-
sible failures instead of himself. In order to ensure
success one should enter the mind of a thing,
make himself familiar with every part of the ma-
chine and get acquainted with how it's handled.
Only in this way could you be satisfied both with
the machine and with yourself. This goal is the
purpose of this instruction manual.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.
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Identification data
Identification data
Enter the machine identification data here. You will find the identifica-
tion data on the rating plate.
Machine identification number:
(ten-digit)
Type: Catros
Year of manufacture:
Basic weight (kg):
Approved total weight (kg):
Maximum load (kg):
Manufacturer's address
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202
Phone:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
[phone]
[e-mail]
Spare part orders
Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at
www.amazone.de.
Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer.
Formalities of the operating manual
Document number:
MG5533
Compilation date:
02.19
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Copyright AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG, 2019
All rights reserved.
Reprinting, even of sections, permitted only with the approval of
AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG.
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Foreword
Foreword
Dear Customer,
You have chosen one of the quality products from the wide product
range of AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG. We
thank you for your confidence in our products.
On receiving the machine, check to see if it was damaged during
transport or if parts are missing. Using the delivery note, check that
the machine was delivered in full including the ordered special equip-
ment. Replacement will be made only if a claim is filed immediately!
Please read and follow this operating manual—
in particular, the safety
instructions—before putting the machine into operation. Only after
careful reading will you be able to benefit from the full scope of your
newly purchased machine.
Please ensure that all the machine operators have read this operating
manual before they put the machine into operation.
Should you have any questions or problems, please consult this op-
erating manual or contact your local service partner.
Regular maintenance and timely replacement of worn or damaged
parts increases the lifespan of your machine.
User evaluation
Dear Reader
We update our operating manuals regularly. Your suggestions for
improvement help us to create ever more user-friendly manuals.
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202
Phone:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
[phone]
[e-mail]
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User information
1User information..........................................................................................7
1.1 Purpose of the document.........................................................................................................7
1.2 Locations in the operating manual...........................................................................................7
1.3 Diagrams used.........................................................................................................................7
2General safety instructions.........................................................................8
2.1 Obligations and liability............................................................................................................8
2.2 Representation of safety symbols..........................................................................................10
2.3 Organisational measures.......................................................................................................11
2.4 Safety and protection equipment...........................................................................................11
2.5 Informal safety measures.......................................................................................................11
2.6 User training...........................................................................................................................12
2.7 Safety measures in normal operation....................................................................................13
2.8 Dangers from residual energy................................................................................................13
2.9 Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination .....................................................................13
2.10 Constructive changes ............................................................................................................13
2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and aids..............................................................................................14
2.11 Cleaning and disposal............................................................................................................14
2.12 User workstation ....................................................................................................................14
2.13 Warning pictograms and other signs on the machine ...........................................................15
2.13.1 Positioning of warning pictograms and other labels ..............................................................15
2.14 Dangers if the safety information is not observed..................................................................19
2.15 Safety-conscious working......................................................................................................19
2.16 Safety information for users...................................................................................................20
2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention information .............................................................20
2.16.2 Hydraulic system....................................................................................................................23
2.16.3 Electrical system....................................................................................................................24
2.16.4 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs.......................................................................................24
3Loading and unloading .............................................................................25
4Product description...................................................................................26
4.1 Overview of subassemblies...................................................................................................26
4.2 Safety and protection equipment...........................................................................................26
4.3 Supply lines between the tractor and the machine................................................................26
4.4 Transportation equipment......................................................................................................27
4.5 Intended use ..........................................................................................................................27
4.6 Danger area and danger points.............................................................................................28
4.7 Rating plate and CE marking.................................................................................................29
4.8 Technical data........................................................................................................................29
4.9 Necessary tractor equipment.................................................................................................31
4.10 Noise production data............................................................................................................31
5Structure and function ..............................................................................32
5.1 Function .................................................................................................................................32
5.2 Hydraulic system connections ...............................................................................................33
5.2.1 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines..........................................................................................34
5.2.2 Uncoupling the hydraulic hose lines ......................................................................................34
5.3 Two-row disc cultivator ..........................................................................................................35
5.4 Border elements.....................................................................................................................36
5.5 Roller......................................................................................................................................37
5.6 Three-point hitch frame..........................................................................................................39
5.7 Front rack...............................................................................................................................39
5.8 Crushboard ............................................................................................................................40
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5.9 Tractor wheel mark eradicator .............................................................................................. 40
5.10 Rear harrow (optional)........................................................................................................... 41
5.11 GreenDrill catch crop sowing unit ......................................................................................... 43
6Commissioning ......................................................................................... 44
6.1 Checking the suitability of the tractor.................................................................................... 45
6.1.1 Calculating the actual values for the total tractor weight, tractor axle loads and load
capacities, as well as the minimum ballast ........................................................................... 45
6.2 Securing the tractor / machine against unintentional start-up and rolling............................. 49
7Coupling and uncoupling the machine ................................................... 50
7.1 Coupling the machine............................................................................................................ 50
7.2 Uncoupling the machine........................................................................................................ 52
8Adjustments............................................................................................... 53
8.1 Working depth adjustment .................................................................................................... 53
8.1.1 Setting the working depth...................................................................................................... 53
8.1.2 Hydraulic working depth adjustment..................................................................................... 54
8.2 Working depth of the border elements.................................................................................. 54
8.3 Scraper.................................................................................................................................. 55
8.4 Adjusting the intensity of the crushboard.............................................................................. 55
8.5 Adjusting the working depth of the tractor wheel mark eradicators ...................................... 56
9Transportation........................................................................................... 57
9.1 Conversion from operational to transport position................................................................ 58
10 Use of the machine ................................................................................... 59
10.1 Use on the field ..................................................................................................................... 60
10.2 Turning at headland .............................................................................................................. 60
11 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs......................................................... 61
11.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 61
11.2 Service plan – overview ........................................................................................................ 62
11.3 Replacing the discs (Workshop work)................................................................................... 63
11.4 Roller..................................................................................................................................... 63
11.5 Disc carrier fixture ................................................................................................................. 64
11.6 Top and lower link pins.......................................................................................................... 64
11.7 Hydraulic system................................................................................................................... 65
11.7.1 Labelling hydraulic hose lines ............................................................................................... 66
11.7.2 Maintenance intervals ........................................................................................................... 66
11.7.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines............................................................................ 66
11.7.4 Installation and removal of hydraulic hose lines ................................................................... 67
11.8 Hydraulics diagram................................................................................................................ 68
11.9 Screw tightening torques....................................................................................................... 69
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User information
1 User information
The "User information" section supplies information on using the op-
erating manual.
1.1 Purpose of the document
This operating manual
•Describes the operation and maintenance of the machine.
•Provides important information on safe and efficient handling of
the machine.
•Is a component part of the machine and should always be kept
with the machine or the traction vehicle.
•Keep it in a safe place for future use.
1.2 Locations in the operating manual
All the directions specified in the operating manual are always viewed
in the direction of travel.
1.3 Diagrams used
Instructions for action and reactions
Tasks to be carried out by the user are presented as numbered in-
structions. Always keep to the order of the instructions. The reaction
to instructions is given by an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction for action 1
→Reaction of the machine to instruction for action 1
2. Instruction for action 2
Lists
Lists without a mandatory sequence a presented as a list with bullet
points.
Example:
•Point 1
•Point 2
Item numbers in diagrams
Numbers in round brackets refer to the item numbers in the diagrams.
The first digit refers to the diagram; the second digit, to the item num-
ber in the illustration.
Example (6)
•Item 6
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General safety instructions
2 General safety instructions
This section contains important information on safe operation of the
machine.
2.1 Obligations and liability
Comply with the instructions in the operating manual
Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a
basic requirement for safe handling and fault-free machine operation.
Obligations of the operator
The operator is obliged only to let those people work with/on the ma-
chine who
•Are aware of the basic workplace safety information and acci-
dent prevention regulations.
•Have been trained in working with/on the machine.
•Have read and understood this operating manual.
The operator is obliged
•To keep all the warning pictograms on the machine in a legible
state.
•To replace damaged warning pictograms.
If you still have queries, please contact the manufacturer.
Obligations of the user
Before starting work, anyone charged with working with/on the ma-
chine is obliged
•To comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and acci-
dent prevention regulations.
•To read and understand the section "General safety information"
of this operating manual.
•To read the section "Warning symbols and other labels on the
machine" (page 16) of this operating manual and to follow the
safety instructions represented by the warning symbols when
operating the machine.
•To get to know the machine.
•To read the sections of this operating manual, important for car-
rying out your work.
If the user discovers that a function is not working properly, then they
must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the task of the user
or if the user does not possess the appropriate technical knowledge,
then they should report this fault to their superior (operator).
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Risks in handling the machine
The machine has been constructed to the state-of-the art and the
recognised rules of safety. However, there may be risks and re-
strictions which occur when operating the machine
•For the health and safety of the user or third persons,
•For the machine,
•For other goods.
Only use the machine
•For the purpose for which it was intended.
•In a perfect state of repair.
Eliminate any faults that could impair safety immediately.
Guarantee and liability
Our "General conditions of sales and business" are always applicable.
These shall be available to the operator, at the latest on the comple-
tion of the contract. Guarantee and liability claims for damage to peo-
ple or goods will be excluded if they can be traced back to one or
more of the following causes:
•Improper use of the machine.
•Improper installation, commissioning, operation and mainte-
nance of the machine.
•Operation of the machine with defective safety equipment or
improperly attached or non-functioning safety equipment.
•Non-compliance with the instructions in the operating manual
regarding commissioning, operation and maintenance.
•Independently-executed construction changes to the machine.
•Insufficient monitoring of machine parts that are subject to wear.
•Improperly executed repairs.
•Catastrophic events as a result of the impact of foreign objects
or force majeure.
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General safety instructions
2.2 Representation of safety symbols
Safety instructions are indicated by the triangular safety symbol and
the highlighted signal word. The signal word (DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION) describes the gravity of the risk and has the following sig-
nificance:
DANGER
Indicates an immediate high risk, which will result in death or
serious physical injury (loss of body parts or long term damage)
if not avoided.
If the instructions are not followed, then this will result in imme-
diate death or serious physical injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium risk, which could result in death or (serious)
physical injury if not avoided.
If the instructions are not followed, then this may result in death
or serious physical injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a low risk, which could incur minor or medium level
physical injury or damage to property if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity re-
quired for proper machine handling.
Non-compliance with these instructions can cause faults on the
machine or in the environment.
NOTE
Indicates handling tips and particularly useful information.
These instructions will help you to use all the functions of your
machine to the optimum.
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2.3 Organisational measures
The operator must provide the necessary personal protective equip-
ment, such as:
•Protective glasses
•Protective shoes
•Protective suit
•Skin protection, etc.
The operation manual
•Must always be kept at the place at which the machine is oper-
ated.
•Must always be easily accessible for the user and maintenance
personnel.
Check all the available safety equipment regularly.
2.4 Safety and protection equipment
Before each commissioning of the machine, all the safety and protec-
tion equipment must be properly attached and fully functional. Check
all the safety and protection equipment regularly.
Faulty safety equipment
Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to
dangerous situations.
2.5 Informal safety measures
As well as all the safety information in this operating manual, comply
with the general, national regul
ations pertaining to accident prevention
and environmental protection.
When driving on public roads and routes, then you should comply with
the statutory road traffic regulations.
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2.6 User training
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, maintenance and repair
work.
People being trained may only work with/on the machine under the
supervision of an experienced person.
People
Activity
Person special-
ly trained for the
activity 1)
Trained person
2) Person with specialist
training (specialist work-
shop)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) People 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
through long term activity in the appropriate field of work.
Only a specialist workshop may carry out maintenance and repair
work on the machine, if such work is specifically designated "Work-
shop work". The personnel of a specialist workshop shall possess the
appropriate 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.
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2.7 Safety measures in normal operation
Only operate the machine if all the safety and protection equipment is
fully functional.
Check the machine at least once a day for visible damage and check
the function of the safety and protection equipment.
2.8 Dangers from residual energy
Note that there may be residual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and
electrical/electronic energy at the machine.
Use appropriate measures to inform the operating personnel. You can
find detailed information in the relevant sections of this operating
manual.
2.9 Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination
Carry out prescribed setting, maintenance and inspection work in a
timely manner.
Secure all media such as compressed air and the hydraulic system
against unintentional start-up.
Carefully fix and secure larger subassemblies to lifting gear when
carrying out replacement work.
Regularly check that bolted connections are firmly secured and tight-
en if necessary.
When the maintenance work is completed, check the function of the
safety devices.
2.10 Constructive changes
You may make no changes, expansions or modifications to the ma-
chine without the authorisation of AMAZONEN-WERKE. This is also
valid when welding support parts.
Any expansion or modification work shall require the written approval
of AMAZONEN-WERKE. Only use the modification and accessory
parts released by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating permit,
for example, remains valid in accordance with national and interna-
tional regulations.
Vehicles with an official type approval or with equipment conn
ected to
a vehicle with a valid type approval or approval for road transport
according to the German road traffic regulations must be in the state
specified by the approval.
WARNING
Risk of being crushed, cut, caught, drawn in or struck if support-
ing parts break.
It is forbidden to:
•Drill holes in the frame or on the chassis.
•Increasing the size of existing holes on the frame or the chassis.
•Welding support parts.
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2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and aids
Immediately replace any machine parts which are not in a perfect
state.
Use only genuine AMAZONE spare and wear parts or the parts
cleared by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating permit retains
its validity in accordance with national and international regulations. If
you use wear and spare parts from third parties, there is no guarantee
that they have been designed and manufactured in such a way as to
meet the requirements placed on them.
AMAZONEN-WERKE accepts no liability for damage arising from the
use of unapproved spare parts, wear parts or auxiliary materials.
2.11 Cleaning and disposal
Handle and dispose of any materials used carefully, in particular:
•When carrying out work on lubrication systems and equipment
and
•When cleaning using solvents.
2.12 User workstation
The machine must be operated by only one person from the driver's
seat of the tractor.
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2.13 Warning pictograms and other signs on the machine
2.13.1 Positioning of warning pictograms and other labels
Warning pictograms
The following diagrams show the arrangement of the warning picto-
grams on the machine.
Always keep all the warning pictograms of the machine clean and in a
legible state. Replace illegible warning pictograms. You can obtain the
warning pictograms from your dealer using the order number (e.g.
MD075).
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Warning pictograms - structure
Warning pictograms indicate dangers on the machine and warn
against residual dangers. At these points, there are permanent or
unexpected dangers.
A warning pictogram consists of two fields:
Field 1
is a pictogram describing the danger, surrounded by triangular safety
symbol.
Field 2
is a pictogram showing how to avoid the danger.
Warning pictograms - explanation
The column Order number and explanation provides an explanation
of the neighbouring warning pictogram. The description
of the warning
pictograms is always the same and specifies, in the following order:
1. A description of the danger.
For example: danger of cutting!
2. The consequence of nonobservance of the danger protection
instructions.
For example: causes serious injuries to fingers or hands.
3. Instructions for avoiding the danger.
For example: only touch machine parts when they have come to
a complete standstill.
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Order number and explanation
Warning pictograms
MD078
Risk of contusions for fingers or hands
through accessible moving machine parts!
This danger causes extremely serious injuries
with the loss of body parts such as fingers or
hands.
Never reach into the danger area when the trac-
tor engine is running with PTO shaft / hydraulic
system connected.
MD082
Danger of falling from treads and platforms
when riding on the machine!
This danger will cause serious injuries anywhere
on the body or death.
It is forbidden to ride on the machine and/or
climb the running machine. This ban also applies
to machines with treads or platforms.
Ensure that no one rides with the machine.
MD095
Read and understand the operating manual safe-
ty information before starting up the machine!
MD096
Danger of infection to the whole body from
liquids escaping at a high pressure (hydraulic
fluid)!
This danger will cause serious injuries over the
whole body, if hydraulic fluid escaping at high
pressure passes through the skin and into the
body.
Never attempt to plug leaks in hydraulic lines
using your hand or fingers.
Read and understand the information in the op-
erating manual before carrying out maintenance
and repair work.
If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, contact a
doctor immediately.
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MD097
Danger of crushing your torso in the stroke
range of the three-point suspension due to
the narrowing spaces when the three-point
hydraulic system is actuated!
This danger causes extremely serious injuries
and even death.
Perso
nnel are prohibited from entering the stroke
area of the three-point suspension when the
three-point hydraulics are actuated.
Only actuate the operator controls for the trac-
tor's three-point hydraulic system:
•From the intended workstation.
•If you are outside of the danger area be-
tween the tractor and the machine.
MD100
This symbol indicates lashing points for fastening
slinging gear when loading the machine.
MD102
Danger from unintentional machine starting
and rolling during intervention in the ma-
chine, e.g. installation, adjusting, trouble-
shooting, cleaning, maintaining and repair-
ing.
This danger will cause serious injuries anywhere
on the body or death.
•Secure the tractor and the machine against
unintentional start-up and rolling before any
intervention in the machine.
•Depending on the type of intervention, read
and understand the information in the rele-
vant sections of the operating manual.
MD199
The maximum operating pressure of the hydrau-
lic system is 210 bar.
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2.14 Dangers if the safety information is not observed
Nonobservance of the safety information
•Can pose both a danger to people and also to the environment
and machine.
•Can lead to the loss of all warranty claims.
Seen individually, non-compliance with the safety information could
pose the following risks:
•Danger to people through non-secured working areas.
•Failure of important machine functions.
•Failure of prescribed methods of maintenance and repair.
•Danger to people through mechanical and chemical impacts.
•Risk to environment through leakage of hydraulic fluid.
2.15 Safety-conscious working
Besides the safety information in this operating manual, the national
general workplace safety and accident prevention regulations are
binding.
Comply with the accident prevention instructions on the warning pic-
tograms.
When driving on public roads and routes, comply with the appropriate
statutory road traffic regulations.
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2.16 Safety information for users
WARNING
Risk of being crushed, cut, caught, drawn in or struck due to
insufficient traffic and operational safety!
Before starting up the machine and the tractor, always check their
traffic and operational safety.
2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention information
•Beside these instructions, comply with the general valid national
safety and accident prevention regulations.
•The warning pictograms and labels attached to the machine
provide important information on safe machine operation. Com-
pliance with this information guarantees your safety!
•Before moving off and starting up the machine, check the imme-
diate area of the machine (children)! Ensure that you can see
clearly!
•It is forbidden to ride on the machine or use it as a means of
transport!
•
Drive in such a way that you always have full control over the tractor
with the attached machine.
In so doing, take your personal abilities into account, as well as
the road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions, the driving
characteristics of the tractor and the connected machine.
Connecting and disconnecting the machine
•Only connect and transport the machine with tractors suitable for
the task.
•When connecting machines to the tractor three-point hydraulic
system, the attachment categories of the tractor and the ma-
chine must always be the same!
•Connect the machine to the prescribed equipment in accordance
with the specifications.
•When coupling machines to the front or the rear of the tractor,
the following may not be exceeded:
οThe approved total tractor weight
οThe approved tractor axle loads
οThe approved load capacities of the tractor tyres
•Secure the tractor and the machine against unintentional rolling,
before coupling or uncoupling the machine.
•It is forbidden for people to stand between the machine to be
coupled and the tractor, whilst the tractor is moving towards the
machine!
Any helpers may only act as guides standing next to the vehi-
cles, and may only move between the vehicles when both are at
a standstill.
•Secure the operating lever of the tractor hydraulic system so that
unintentional raising or lowering is impossible, before connecting
the machine to or disconnecting the machine from the tractor's
three-point hydraulic system.
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