Amazone Catros 4003-2TS Installation instructions

Original operating manual
Trailed compact disc harrow
CatrosXL 4003-2TS
CatrosXL 5003-2TS
CatrosXL 6003-2TS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About this operating manual 1
1.1 Diagrams 1
1.1.1 Warnings and signal words 1
1.1.2 Further instructions 1
1.1.3 Instructions 2
1.1.4 Lists 3
1.1.5 Item numbers in figures 3
1.2 Other applicable documents 4
1.3 Your opinion is important 4
2Safety and responsibility 5
2.1 Basic safety instructions 5
2.1.1 Meaning of the operating manual 5
2.1.2 Safe operating organisation 5
2.1.3 Knowing and preventing dangers 10
2.1.4 Safe operation and handling of the
machine 12
2.1.5 Safe maintenance and modification 15
2.2 Safety routines 19
3Intended use 22
4 Product description 23
4.1 Implement overview 23
4.1.1 Implement with leading tools 23
4.1.2 Implement with support wheels 24
4.1.3 Implement with GreenDrill 25
4.2 Special equipment 25
4.3 Protective equipment 26
4.3.1 Road safety bars 26
4.3.2 Stop tap 27
4.3.3 Brake valve for hydraulic brake
system 27
4.3.4 Brake valve for pneumatic brake
system 27
4.3.5 Parking brake 28
4.3.6 Wheel chocks 28
4.3.7 Safety chain 28
4.4 Lighting and identification for
road travel 29
4.5 Warning symbols 30
4.5.1 Positions of the warning symbols 30
4.5.2 Layout of the warning symbols 32
4.5.3 Description of the warning symbols 32
4.6 Rating plates and CE marks 34
4.6.1 Rating plate on the implement 34
4.6.2 Rating plate on the running gear 34
4.7 Other information on the
implement 35
4.7.1 Information about the stop tap on
the hydraulic drawbar 35
4.8 Threaded cartridge 35
5Technical data 36
5.1 Dimensions 36
5.2 Soil tillage tool 36
5.3 Permitted mounting categories 36
5.4 Optimal working speed 37
5.5 Performance characteristics of
the tractor 37
5.6 Noise development data 37
5.7 Drivable slope inclination 38
6Preparing the machine 39
6.1 Checking the tractor suitability 39
6.1.1 Calculating the required tractor
characteristics 39
6.1.2 Determining the required coupling
devices 42
6.1.3 Comparing the permissible DC
value with actual DC value 43
6.2 Calculating the permissible
payload 43
6.3 Coupling the implement 44
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6.3.1 Removing the safety device against
unauthorised use 44
6.3.2 Coupling the brake system 44
6.3.3 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines 45
6.3.4 Coupling the power supply 48
6.3.5 Coupling the power supply for the
central lubrication 48
6.3.6 Coupling on the lower link hitch 49
6.3.7 Coupling the ball coupling or
drawbar eye 50
6.3.8 Routing the pull rope in the driver's
cab 51
6.3.9 Fastening the safety chain 51
6.3.10 Removing the wheel chocks 52
6.3.11 Releasing the parking brake 52
6.4 Preparing the implement for
operation 52
6.4.1 Unfolding the sections 52
6.4.2 Filling the hopper on the GreenDrill 53
6.4.3 Installing ballast weights 53
6.4.4 Adjusting the scraper to the roller 54
6.4.5 Adjusting the central lubrication 55
6.5 Preparing the machine for road
travel 56
6.5.1 Swivelling down the running gear 56
6.5.2 Securing the cutting roller 57
6.5.3 Putting on the road safety bars 57
6.5.4 Folding the sections 57
6.5.5 Aligning the implement horizontally 58
6.5.6 Locking the tractor control units 58
7Using the machine 59
7.1 Unfolding the sections 59
7.2 Swivelling up the running gear 59
7.3 Removing the road safety bars 60
7.4 Adjusting the working depth 60
7.4.1 Adjusting the working depth of the
discs 60
7.4.2 Adjusting the working depth of the
crushboard 62
7.4.3 Adjusting the working depth of the
straw harrow 63
7.4.4 Adjust the working depth of the side
guide plates 64
7.5 Adjusting the trailing elements 65
7.6 Aligning the implement
horizontally 66
7.6.1 Aligning the implement horizontally
with the support wheels 66
7.6.2 Aligning the implement horizontally
with lower link hitch 66
7.6.3 Aligning the implement horizontally
with hydraulic drawbar 67
7.7 Lowering the cutting roller 67
7.8 Switching on the vibration
compensation 68
7.9 Turning on the headlands 69
8 Eliminating faults 70
9Parking the machine 73
9.1 Applying the parking brake 73
9.2 Placing the wheel chocks 73
9.3 Uncoupling the lower link hitch 74
9.3.1 Swivelling down the jack 74
9.3.2 Uncoupling the tractor's lower link 74
9.4 Uncoupling the ball coupling or
drawbar eye 75
9.4.1 Swivelling down the jack 75
9.4.2 Uncoupling the drawbar eye 75
9.4.3 Uncoupling the ball coupling 76
9.5 Uncoupling the power supply 76
9.6 Disconnecting the hydraulic
hose lines 77
9.7 Uncoupling the brake system 77
9.7.1 Uncoupling the pneumatic brake
system 77
9.7.2 Uncoupling the hydraulic brake
system 78
9.8 Releasing the safety chain 78
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9.9 Putting on the safety device
against unauthorised use 79
10 Repairing the machine 80
10.1 Maintaining the machine 80
10.1.1 Maintenance schedule 80
10.1.2 Replacing the discs 81
10.1.3 Checking the disc carrier connection 82
10.1.4 Aligning the disc gangs relative to
each other 82
10.1.5 Checking the rollers 83
10.1.6 Checking the lower link pins 83
10.1.7 Checking the hydraulic hose lines 84
10.1.8 Checking the hub bearing 85
10.1.9 Checking the brake pads 86
10.1.10 Checking the pneumatic brake
system 86
10.1.11 Draining the compressed air tank 87
10.1.12 Checking the compressed air tank 87
10.1.13 Cleaning the compressed air line filter 88
10.1.14 Checking the axle bolts 89
10.1.15 Checking the tyre inflation pressure 89
10.1.16 Checking the lower link hitch 89
10.1.17 Checking the ball coupling 90
10.1.18 Checking the drawbar eye 91
10.1.19 Checking the central lubrication 92
10.2 Cleaning the machine 92
10.3 Lubricating the implement 94
10.3.1 Overview of lubrication points 95
10.3.2 Lubricating the wheel hubs 97
11 Transporting the machine 98
11.1 Loading the machine 98
11.1.1 Loading the implement with a crane 98
11.2 Manoeuvring the implement 100
12 Appendix 101
12.1 Bolt tightening torques 101
12.2 Other applicable documents 102
13 Directories 103
13.1 Glossary 103
13.2 Index 104
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About this operating manual 1
1.1 Diagrams
1.1.1 Warnings and signal words
Warnings are marked with a vertical bar with a
triangular safety symbol and the signal word. The
signal words "DANGER", "WARNING" or "CAUTION"
describe the severity of the potential danger and have
the following meanings:
DANGER
Indicates a direct threat with high risk for
severe physical injury, such as loss of
limbs or death.
WARNING
Indicates a possible threat with moderate
risk for severe physical injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a threat with low risk for light or
moderately severe physical injuries.
1.1.2 Further instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates a risk for damage to the
implement.
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Indicates a risk for environmental
damage.
NOTE
Indicates application tips and instructions for
optimal use.
1.1.3 Instructions
Numbered instructions
Actions that have to be performed in a specific
sequence are represented as numbered instructions.
The specified sequence of the actions must be
observed.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.1.3.1 Instructions and responses
Reactions to instructions are marked with an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
Reaction to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.1.3.2 Alternative instructions
Alternative instructions are introduced with the word
"or".
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Example:
1. Instruction 1
or
Alternative instruction
2. Instruction 2
Instructions with only one action
Instructions with only one action are not numbered,
but rather shown with a arrow.
Example:
Instruction
Instructions without sequence
Instructions that do not require a specific sequence
are shown as a list with arrows.
Example:
Instruction
Instruction
Instruction
1.1.4 Lists
Lists without an essential order are shown as a list
with bullets.
Example:
Point 1
Point 2
1.1.5 Item numbers in figures
A framed number in the text, e.g. a
1
, indicates an
item number in an adjacent figure.
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1.2 Other applicable documents
A list of other applicable documents can be found in
the Appendix.
1.3 Your opinion is important
Dear reader, our operating manuals are updated
regularly. Your suggestions for improvement help us
to create ever more user-friendly operating manuals.
Please send us your suggestions by post, fax or
email.
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