Amazone CatrosXL 3003 Installation instructions

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CatrosXL 3003
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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
4.2 Special equipment 24
4.3 Function of the implement 24
4.4 Protective equipment 25
4.4.1 Road safety bars 25
4.5 Warning symbols 25
4.5.1 Positions of the warning symbols 25
4.5.2 Layout of the warning symbols 26
4.5.3 Description of the warning symbols 26
4.6 Lighting and identification for
road travel 29
4.6.1 Lighting and identification to the rear 29
4.6.2 Lighting and identification to the front 29
4.7 Threaded cartridge 30
4.8 Rating plate on the implement 30
5 Technical data 31
5.1 Dimensions 31
5.2 Soil tillage tools 31
5.3 Permitted mount categories 31
5.4 Optimal working speed 31
5.5 Performance characteristics of
the tractor 32
5.6 Noise development data 32
5.7 Drivable slope inclination 32
6 Preparing the machine 34
6.1 Calculating the required tractor
characteristics 34
6.2 Coupling the implement 37
6.2.1 Driving the tractor towards the
implement 37
6.2.2 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines 37
6.2.3 Coupling the power supply 39
6.2.4 Coupling the 3-point mounting frame 39
6.2.5 Aligning the implement horizontally 39
6.3 Preparing the implement for
operation 40
6.3.1 Preparing the side discs for operation 40
6.3.2 Adjusting the working depth 41
6.3.3 Preparing the wheel mark
eradicator for operation 47
6.3.4 Installing ballast weights 49
6.3.5 Adjusting the scraper to the roller 49
6.3.6 Removing the road safety bars 50
6.4 Preparing the machine for road
travel 51
6.4.1 Preparing the side discs for road
travel 51
6.4.2 Putting on the road safety bars 52
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6.5 Calculating the permissible
payload 52
7Using the machine 53
7.1 Using the implement 53
7.2 Lowering the cutting roller 53
7.3 Turning on the headlands 53
8 Eliminating faults 54
9 Parking the machine 59
9.1 Moving the wheel mark
eradicator into parking position 59
9.2 Uncoupling the 3-point mounting
frame 60
9.3 Driving the tractor away from the
implement 60
9.4 Uncoupling the power supply 60
9.5 Disconnecting the hydraulic
hose lines 61
10 Repairing the machine 62
10.1 Maintaining the machine 62
10.1.1 Maintenance schedule 62
10.1.2 Replacing the discs 63
10.1.3 Aligning the disc gangs relative to
each other 63
10.1.4 Checking the concave disc carrier
connection 64
10.1.5 Checking the rollers 65
10.1.6 Checking the top link pin and lower
link pin 65
10.1.7 Checking the hydraulic hose lines 65
10.1.8 Checking the wheel mark eradicator
coulter 66
10.1.9 Replacing the wheel mark
eradicator coulter 67
10.2 Lubricating the machine 68
10.2.1 Overview of lubrication points 68
10.3 Cleaning the machine 69
11 Loading the machine 70
11.1 Loading the implement with a
crane 70
12 Appendix 71
12.1 Bolt tightening torques 71
12.2 Other applicable documents 72
13 Directories 73
13.1 Glossary 73
13.2 Index 74
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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.
Fax: [phone]
Postfach 51
AMAZONEN-WERKE H. Dreyer SE & Co. KG
Technische Redaktion
D-49202 Hasbergen
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Safety and responsibility 2
2.1 Basic safety instructions
2.1.1 Meaning of the operating manual
Observe the operating manual
The operating manual is an important document
and a part of the implement. It is intended for
the user and contains safety-related information.
Only the instructions provided in the operating
manual are reliable. If the operating manual is not
observed, it can result in serious injury or death.
The safety section must be completely read
and observed before initial operation of the
implement.
Before starting work, also read and observe
each section of the operating manual.
Keep the operating manual in a safe place.
Keep the operating manual available.
Hand over the operating manual to the
subsequent user.
2.1.2 Safe operating organisation
2.1.2.1 Personnel qualification
2.1.2.1.1 Requirements for all persons working with the machine
If the machine is used improperly, people can
be injured or killed. To prevent accidents due
to improper use, every person who works with
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the machine must meet the following minimum
requirements:
The person is physically and mentally capable of
controlling the machine.
The person can safely perform work with the
machine within the scope of this operating
manual.
The person understands the functioning of the
machine within the scope of their work and can
recognise and prevent dangers arising during
operation.
The person head understood the operating
manual and can implement the information that is
conveyed in the operating manual.
The person must be familiar with safe driving of
vehicles.
For road travel, the person knows the relevant
road traffic regulations and has the prescribed
driving permit.
2.1.2.1.2 Qualification levels
For working with the machine, the following
qualification levels are provided:
Farmer
Agricultural helper
As a matter of principle, the activities described in this
operating manual can be performed by persons with
the qualification level "Agricultural helper".
2.1.2.1.3 Farmer
Farmers use agricultural implement to cultivate fields.
They decide on the use of an implement for a specific
purpose.
Farmers are basically familiar with working with
agricultural implements and can instruct agricultural
helpers in how to use the implements if necessary.
They can perform odd tasks and simple maintenance
and repair work on agricultural implements
themselves.
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