Amazone CatrosXL 4003-2 Installation instructions

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CatrosXL 4003-2
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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 11
2.1.5 Safe maintenance and modification 13
2.2 Safety routines 17
3Intended use 19
4 Product description 20
4.1 Implement overview 20
4.2 Function of the implement 21
4.3 Special equipment 21
4.4 Protective equipment 22
4.4.1 Road safety bars 22
4.5 Warning symbols 22
4.5.1 Positions of the warning symbols 22
4.5.2 Layout of the warning symbols 23
4.5.3 Description of the warning symbols 23
4.6 Rating plate on the implement 25
4.7 Front lighting and identification 26
4.8 Threaded cartridge 26
5Technical data 27
5.1 Dimensions 27
5.2 Soil tillage tools 27
5.3 Permitted mounting categories 27
5.4 Optimal working speed 27
5.5 Performance characteristics of
the tractor 28
5.6 Noise development data 28
5.7 Drivable slope inclination 28
6Preparing the machine 30
6.1 Calculating the required tractor
characteristics 30
6.2 Adjusting the 3-point mounting
frame 33
6.2.1 Adjusting the 3-point mounting
frame for mounting category 3 33
6.2.2 Adjusting the 3-point mounting
frame for mounting category 4 34
6.3 Coupling the implement 35
6.3.1 Driving the tractor towards the
implement 35
6.3.2 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines 35
6.3.3 Coupling the power supply 37
6.3.4 Routing the pull rope in the driver's
cab 37
6.3.5 Coupling the 3-point mounting frame 38
6.3.6 Aligning the implement horizontally 38
6.3.7 Coupling the power supply for the
central lubrication 38
6.4 Preparing the implement for
operation 39
6.4.1 Unfolding the sections 39
6.4.2 Adjusting the working depth of the
discs 39
6.4.3 Adjust the working depth of the side
guide plates 41
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6.4.4 Adjusting the scraper to the roller 42
6.4.5 Removing the road safety bars 43
6.4.6 Adjusting the trailing elements 43
6.4.7 Installing ballast weights 44
6.4.8 Adjusting the central lubrication 45
6.5 Preparing the machine for road
travel 46
6.5.1 Putting on the road safety bars 46
6.5.2 Folding the sections 47
6.6 Calculating the permissible
payload 47
7 Using the machine 48
7.1 Using the implement 48
7.2 Turning on the headlands 48
8 Eliminating faults 49
9 Parking the machine 52
9.1 Unfolding the sections 52
9.2 Uncoupling the 3-point mounting
frame 52
9.3 Driving the tractor away from the
implement 53
9.4 Uncoupling the power supply 53
9.5 Disconnecting the hydraulic
hose lines 54
10 Repairing the machine 55
10.1 Maintaining the machine 55
10.1.1 Maintenance schedule 55
10.1.2 Replacing the discs 56
10.1.3 Checking the disc carrier connection 56
10.1.4 Checking the rollers 57
10.1.5 Checking the top link pin and lower
link pin 57
10.1.6 Checking the hydraulic hose lines 57
10.1.7 Aligning the disc gangs relative to
each other 58
10.1.8 Checking the central lubrication 59
10.2 Lubricating the machine 60
10.2.1 Overview of lubrication points 60
10.3 Cleaning the implement 61
11 Loading the implement 62
11.1 Loading the implement with a
crane 62
12 Appendix 64
12.1 Bolt tightening torques 64
12.2 Other applicable documents 65
13 Directories 66
13.1 Glossary 66
13.2 Index 67
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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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