Amazone CatrosXL 4003-2TS User manual

Operating instructions MG6828-EN-II | D.1 | 03.06.2020
Trailed compact disc harrow
CatrosXL 4003-2TS
CatrosXL 5003-2TS
CatrosXL 6003-2TS
Original operating instructions

Please insert the identification data of the implement. The identification data are
arranged on the rating plate.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About this operating manual 1
1.1 Meaning of the operating manual 1
1.2 Diagrams 1
1.2.1 Warnings and signal words 1
1.2.2 Further instructions 2
1.2.3 Instructions 2
1.2.4 Lists 4
1.2.5 Item numbers in figures 4
1.3 Other applicable documents 4
1.4 Your opinion is important 4
2 Safety and responsibility 5
2.1 Basic safety instructions 5
2.1.1 Safe operating organisation 5
2.1.2 Knowing and preventing dangers 10
2.1.3 Safe operation and handling of the
machine 12
2.1.4 Safe maintenance and modification 15
2.2 Safety routines 19
3 Intended use 22
4Product description 23
4.1 Implement overview 23
4.2 Function of the implement 24
4.3 Threaded cartridge 24
4.4 Special equipment 24
4.5 Protective equipment 25
4.5.1 Road safety bars 25
4.5.2 Stop tap 25
4.5.3 Emergency brake 26
4.5.4 Parking brake 26
4.5.5 Wheel chocks 26
4.6 Lighting and identification for
road travel 27
4.7 Hydraulic connection 27
4.8 Running gear 28
4.9 Support wheels 29
4.10 Vibration compensation 30
4.11 Safety chain 30
4.12 Safety device against
unauthorised use 31
4.13 Soil tillage tools 31
4.13.1 Crushboard 31
4.13.2 Straw harrow 32
4.13.3 Cutting roller 33
4.13.4 Discs 33
4.13.5 Rollers 35
4.13.6 Rear harrow 39
4.14 Ballast weights 41
4.15 GreenDrill pack top seed drill 42
4.16 Warning symbols 42
4.16.1 Positions of the warning symbols 42
4.16.2 Layout of the warning symbols 43
4.16.3 Description of the warning symbols 44
4.17 Rating plates and CE marks 48
4.17.1 Position of the rating plates and CE
marks 48
4.17.2 Information on the rating plates and
CE marks 48
4.18 Other information on the
implement 49
4.18.1 Information about the stop tap on
the hydraulic drawbar 49
4.18.2 Lubrication point labels 49
5 Technical data 50
5.1 Dimensions 50
5.2 Soil tillage tool 50
5.3 Permitted mounting categories 51
5.4 Optimal working speed 51
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5.5 Performance characteristics of
the tractor 51
5.6 Noise development data 51
5.7 Drivable slope inclination 52
6 Preparing the machine 53
6.1 Checking the tractor suitability 53
6.1.1 Calculating the required tractor
characteristics 53
6.1.2 Determining the required coupling
devices 56
6.1.3 Comparing the permissible DC
value with actual DC value 57
6.2 Calculating the permissible
payload 57
6.3 Coupling the implement 58
6.3.1 Coupling the brake system 58
6.3.2 Coupling the hydraulic hoses 59
6.3.3 Coupling the power supply 60
6.3.4 Coupling on the lower link hitch 60
6.3.5 Coupling the ball coupling or
drawbar eye 61
6.3.6 Routing the pull rope in the driver's
cab 62
6.3.7 Fastening the safety chain 63
6.3.8 Removing the wheel chocks 63
6.3.9 Releasing the parking brake 64
6.4 Preparing the implement for
operation 64
6.4.1 Unfolding the sections 64
6.4.2 Swivelling up the running gear 64
6.4.3 Aligning the implement horizontally 65
6.4.4 Adjusting the working depth 67
6.4.5 Installing ballast weights 70
6.4.6 Adjusting the scraper to the roller 71
6.4.7 Removing the road safety bars 72
6.4.8 Adjusting the rear harrow 72
6.5 Preparing the machine for road
travel 73
6.5.1 Securing the cutting roller 73
6.5.2 Swivelling down the running gear 74
6.5.3 Putting on the road safety bars 74
6.5.4 Folding the sections 74
6.5.5 Aligning the implement horizontally 75
7 Using the machine 77
7.1 Lowering the cutting roller 77
7.2 Switching on the vibration
compensation 77
7.3 Turning on the headlands 78
8 Parking the machine 79
8.1 Applying the parking brake 79
8.2 Placing the wheel chocks 79
8.3 Uncoupling the lower link hitch 80
8.3.1 Swivelling down the jack 80
8.3.2 Uncoupling the lower link 80
8.4 Uncoupling the ball coupling or
drawbar eye 81
8.4.1 Swivelling down the jack 81
8.4.2 Uncoupling the drawbar eye 81
8.4.3 Uncoupling the ball coupling 82
8.5 Uncoupling the power supply 82
8.6 Uncoupling the hydraulic hoses 83
8.7 Uncoupling the brake system 83
8.7.1 Uncoupling the pneumatic brake
system 83
8.7.2 Uncoupling the hydraulic brake
system 84
8.8 Releasing the safety chain 84
9Repairing the machine 85
9.1 Maintaining the machine 85
9.1.1 Maintenance schedule 85
9.1.2 Replacing concave discs 86
9.1.3 Checking the concave disc carrier
connection 87
9.1.4 Aligning the disc gangs relative to
each other 87
9.1.5 Checking the rollers 88
9.1.6 Checking the lower link pins 88
9.1.7 Checking the hydraulic hoses 89
9.1.8 Checking the hub bearing 89
9.1.9 Checking the brake pads 90
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9.1.10 Checking the pneumatic brake
system 91
9.1.11 Draining the compressed air tank 91
9.1.12 Checking the compressed air tank 92
9.1.13 Cleaning the compressed air line
filter 92
9.1.14 Checking the axle bolts 93
9.1.15 Checking the tyre pressure 94
9.1.16 Checking the coupling device 94
9.2 Cleaning the machine 95
9.3 Lubricating the machine 96
9.3.1 Overview of lubrication points 96
9.3.2 Lubricating the wheel hubs 97
9.4 Eliminating faults 98
10 Transporting the machine 100
10.1 Loading the machine 100
10.1.1 Loading the implement with a crane 100
11 Appendix 102
11.1 Bolt tightening torques 102
11.2 Other applicable documents 103
12 Indexes 104
12.1 GLOSSARY 104
12.2 INDEX 105
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About this operating manual 1
1.1
Meaning of 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.
1. The safety section must be completely read and
observed before initial operation of the
implement.
2. Before starting work, also read and observe each
section of the operating manual.
3. Keep the operating manual available.
4. Hand over the operating manual to the
subsequent user.
1.2
Diagrams
1.2.1 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:
CMS-T-00000081-B.1
CMS-T-006245-A.1
CMS-T-005676-C.1
CMS-T-00002415-A.1
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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.
1.2.2 Further instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates a risk for damage to the
implement.
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION
Indicates a risk for environmental
damage.
NOTE
Indicates application tips and instructions for
optimal use.
1.2.3 Instructions
Numbered instructions
Actions that have to be performed in a specific
sequence are represented as numbered instructions.
CMS-T-00002416-A.1
CMS-T-00000473-B.1
CMS-T-005217-B.1
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The specified sequence of the actions must be
observed.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.2.3.1 Instructions and responses
Reactions to instructions are marked with an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
Reaction to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.2.3.2 Alternative instructions
Alternative instructions are introduced with the word
"or".
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
CMS-T-005678-B.1
CMS-T-00000110-B.1
CMS-T-005211-C.1
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Instructions without sequence
Instructions that do not require a specific sequence
are shown as a list with arrows.
Example:
Instruction
Instruction
Instruction
1.2.4 Lists
Lists without an essential order are shown as a list
with bullets.
Example:
Point 1
Point 2
1.2.5 Item numbers in figures
A framed number in the text, e.g. a
1
, indicates an
item number in an adjacent figure.
1.3
Other applicable documents
A list of other applicable documents can be found in
the Appendix.
1.4
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.
AMAZONEN-WERKE H.Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG
Technische Redaktion
Postfach 51
D-49202 Hasbergen
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
CMS-T-005214-C.1
CMS-T-000024-A.1
CMS-T-000023-B.1
CMS-T-00000616-A.1
CMS-T-000059-B.1
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