Amazone Cirrus 03 User manual

Operating manual
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Large area seed drill
Cirrus 03
MG6382
BAH0101.08 05.2022
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Identification data
Please enter the identification data of the implement. The identifica-
tion data can be found on the rating plate.
Machine type:
Implement number, ten digits:
Year of manufacture:
Permissible total weight [kg] / [lb]:
Manufacturer address
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER SE & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202 Hasbergen
Tel.: + 49 (0) 5405 501-0
E-mail: [email protected]
Spare Parts Order
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
Machine type: Cirrus 03
Document number: MG6382
Compilation date: 05.2022
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All rights reserved.
Reprinting, even of sections, permitted only with the approval of
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
You have chosen one of the quality products from the wide product range of AMAZONEN-WERKE,
H. Dreyer SE & Co. KG. We thank you for your trust in our products.
On receiving the implement, check to see if it has been damaged during transport or if parts are
missing. Using the delivery note, check that the implement has been delivered in full, including any
special equipment ordered. Damage can only be rectified if problems are claimed immediately.
Before initial operation, read and comply with the information in this operating manual, and particularly
the safety instructions. Only after careful reading will you be able to benefit from the full scope of your
newly purchased implement.
Please ensure that all the implement operators have read this operating manual before they put the
implement into operation.
If there are any questions or problems, please read this operating manual or contact your local service
partner.
Regular maintenance and timely replacement of worn or damaged parts increases the service life of
your implement.

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1User information........................................................................................13
2General Safety Information.......................................................................14
2.1Obligations and liability..........................................................................................................14
2.2Representation of safety symbols..........................................................................................16
2.3Organisational measures.......................................................................................................17
2.4Safety and protective equipment...........................................................................................17
2.5Informal safety measures.......................................................................................................17
2.6User training...........................................................................................................................18
2.7Safety measures in normal operation....................................................................................19
2.8Danger from residual energy .................................................................................................19
2.9Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination .....................................................................19
2.10Design changes .....................................................................................................................19
2.10.1Spare and wear parts and aids..............................................................................................20
2.11Cleaning and disposal............................................................................................................20
2.12Workstation of the operator....................................................................................................20
2.13Warning symbols on the implement.......................................................................................21
2.13.1Position of warning symbols ..................................................................................................28
2.14Dangers in case of non-compliance with the safety instructions...........................................30
2.15Safety-conscious working......................................................................................................30
2.16Safety information for users...................................................................................................31
2.16.1General safety instructions and accident prevention instructions..........................................31
2.16.2Hydraulic system....................................................................................................................35
2.16.3Electrical system....................................................................................................................36
2.16.4Attached implements .............................................................................................................36
2.16.5Service brake system.............................................................................................................37
2.16.6Tyres......................................................................................................................................38
2.16.7Operation of the seed drill......................................................................................................38
2.16.8PTO shaft operation (fan drive via PTO shaft).......................................................................38
2.16.9Cleaning, maintenance and repair.........................................................................................39
3Loading and unloading the low-bed trailer for delivery .........................40
3.1Preparing the implement for loading and unloading..............................................................40
3.2Loading the flat-bed trailer.....................................................................................................42
3.3Unloading the implement.......................................................................................................43
4Product description...................................................................................45
4.1Main assembly groups of the implement...............................................................................47
4.1.1Overview of assembly groups................................................................................................48
4.2Safety and protective equipment...........................................................................................52
4.3Overview – Supply lines between the tractor and the implement..........................................53
4.4Hydraulic hose lines inline filter .............................................................................................55
4.5Transportation equipment......................................................................................................56
4.6Safety device against unauthorised use................................................................................57
4.7Intended use ..........................................................................................................................57
4.8Danger areas and danger points...........................................................................................58
4.9Rating plate and CE mark......................................................................................................59
4.10Technical data........................................................................................................................60
4.10.1Road transport data...............................................................................................................62
4.11Required tractor equipment ...................................................................................................63
4.12Noise production data............................................................................................................63
5Layout and function...................................................................................64
5.1Control terminal for implements with ISOBUS system..........................................................65
5.1.1AMAZONE AmaTron 4 control terminal.................................................................................65
5.1.2AMAZONE TwinTerminal.......................................................................................................66

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5.1.3AMAZONE mySeeder app.................................................................................................... 66
5.2Service brake system............................................................................................................ 67
5.2.1Parking brake........................................................................................................................ 67
5.2.2Dual circuit pneumatic service brake system........................................................................ 68
5.2.3Hydraulic service brake system ............................................................................................ 68
5.3Implements without service brake system............................................................................ 68
5.4Storage compartment............................................................................................................ 69
5.5Radar..................................................................................................................................... 69
5.6Tractor wheel mark eradicator .............................................................................................. 70
5.7Cutting roller.......................................................................................................................... 70
5.8Crushboard............................................................................................................................ 71
5.9Two row disc array................................................................................................................ 72
5.10Minimum TillDisc disc array ..................................................................................................74
5.11T-Pack................................................................................................................................... 75
5.11.1T-Pack IN .............................................................................................................................. 75
5.11.2T-Pack S................................................................................................................................ 75
5.11.3T-Pack U ............................................................................................................................... 76
5.12Roller with integrated running gear....................................................................................... 77
5.12.1Tyre designations.................................................................................................................. 78
5.12.2Stone clearer......................................................................................................................... 78
5.12.3Furrow ridge leveller.............................................................................................................. 79
5.12.3.1Furrow ridge levellers - For implements with RoTeC pro Control coulters........................... 79
5.12.3.2Furrow ridge levellers - For implements with TwinTeC+ double disc coulters...................... 79
5.13Hopper................................................................................................................................... 80
5.13.1One-chamber hopper............................................................................................................ 80
5.13.2Two chamber hopper ............................................................................................................ 80
5.13.3Monitoring the hopper content .............................................................................................. 82
5.13.4Filling auger........................................................................................................................... 82
5.14Conveyor section................................................................................................................... 83
5.14.1Seed drills with one metering unit and one distributor head................................................. 83
5.14.2Seed drills with one metering unit and two distributor heads................................................ 84
5.14.3Seed drills with 2 metering unit and 1 distributor head......................................................... 84
5.14.4Cirrus (-C)(-2C) with two metering units and two distributor heads...................................... 85
5.14.5Cirrus (-CC)(-2CC) with two metering units and two distributor heads................................. 86
5.15Metering ................................................................................................................................ 87
5.15.1Metering roller diagram table - figures .................................................................................. 89
5.15.2Table – metering rollers, seed............................................................................................... 93
5.15.3Table – Fertiliser metering rollers.......................................................................................... 94
5.15.4Calibrating the spread rate.................................................................................................... 95
5.15.5Calibration – One-chamber system....................................................................................... 96
5.15.6Calibration – Two-chamber system....................................................................................... 97
5.15.6.1Metering operation - Two-chamber system during operation............................................... 97
5.15.7Spreading seed with wide row spacing................................................................................. 98
5.16Fan ........................................................................................................................................ 98
5.16.1Fan speed table for one-chamber system ............................................................................ 99
5.16.2Fan speed table for two-chamber system........................................................................... 100
5.16.3Connecting the fan to the tractor hydraulics ....................................................................... 101
5.16.4Fan connection to the tractor PTO shaft (on-board hydraulic system)............................... 102
5.17Distributor head................................................................................................................... 103
5.17.1Seed tube monitoring..........................................................................................................103
5.18RoTeC pro Control coulter.................................................................................................. 104
5.18.1Coulter pressure adjustment............................................................................................... 106
5.18.2Seed rate increase.............................................................................................................. 106
5.19TwinTeC+ double disc coulter............................................................................................. 107
5.19.1Seed placement depth range.............................................................................................. 108
5.19.2Seed placement depth........................................................................................................ 108
5.19.3Coulter pressure.................................................................................................................. 109
5.19.3.1Coulter pressure - Manual actuation................................................................................... 109
5.19.3.2Coulter pressure - Actuation on the control terminal........................................................... 109

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5.20FerTeC single-disc coulter...................................................................................................110
5.21Exact following harrow.........................................................................................................111
5.21.1Exact following harrow tine position.....................................................................................112
5.21.2Exact following harrow pressure adjustment.......................................................................112
5.22Roller harrow........................................................................................................................113
5.23Track marker........................................................................................................................115
5.24Seeding variations adjustable on the control terminal.........................................................116
5.24.1Adapting the seeding rate to the acceleration of the tractor................................................116
5.24.2Seeding a corner on the field...............................................................................................116
5.25Tramlines .............................................................................................................................117
5.25.1Tramline rhythm, tabular determination...............................................................................118
5.25.2Tramline rhythm, graphic determination..............................................................................125
5.25.3One-sided switching.............................................................................................................127
5.25.3.1One-sided switching, mechanically adjustable for implements with 1 distributor
head.....................................................................................................................................128
5.25.3.2One-sided switching, electrically adjustable for implements with 1 distributor head
with max. 32 connections.....................................................................................................128
5.25.3.3One-sided switching with two distributor heads, except Cirrus (-CC)..................................129
5.25.4Double tramline control for implements with 6 m / 19.69 ft working width...........................132
5.26Tramline marker...................................................................................................................133
5.27Work floodlights ...................................................................................................................134
5.28Camera system....................................................................................................................134
5.29Catch crop seed drill GreenDrill...........................................................................................135
6Initial operation........................................................................................136
6.1Checking the suitability of the tractor...................................................................................137
6.1.1Calculating the actual values for the total tractor weight, tractor axle loads and tyre
load-bearing capacity, as well as the required minimum ballast weight..............................138
6.1.1.1Data required for the calculation (hitched implement).........................................................139
6.1.1.2Calculation of the required minimum ballast weight at the front GV min of the tractor
to ensure steering capability................................................................................................140
6.1.1.3Calculation of the actual front axle load of the tractor TV tat .................................................140
6.1.1.4Calculation of the actual total weight of the combined tractor and implement ....................140
6.1.1.5Calculation of the actual rear axle load of the tractor TH tat ..................................................140
6.1.1.6Load-bearing capacity of the tractor tyres ...........................................................................140
6.1.1.7Table....................................................................................................................................141
6.1.2Requirements for operating tractors with trailed implements ..............................................142
6.2Securing the tractor/implement against unintentional starting and rolling away..................143
6.3Fan drive - Hydraulic connection .........................................................................................144
7Coupling and uncoupling the implement ..............................................145
7.1Dual circuit pneumatic service brake system.......................................................................146
7.1.1Coupling the brake and supply lines....................................................................................148
7.1.2Uncoupling the supply and brake line..................................................................................149
7.1.3Control elements for the dual circuit pneumatic service brake system ...............................150
7.1.4Position of the brake load adjustment lever for the dual air circuit service brake
system..................................................................................................................................151
7.2Hydraulic service brake system...........................................................................................152
7.2.1Coupling the hydraulic service brake system ......................................................................152
7.2.2Uncoupling the hydraulic service brake system...................................................................154
7.3Hydraulic hose lines.............................................................................................................156
7.3.1Coupling the hydraulic hose lines........................................................................................156
7.3.2Uncoupling the hydraulic hose lines ....................................................................................157
7.4Coupling the implement to the tractor..................................................................................158
7.4.1Coupling the T-Pack U.........................................................................................................160
7.4.2Coupling the Cirrus to the tractor.........................................................................................160
7.5Uncoupling the implement ...................................................................................................164
7.6Connecting/disconnecting the PTO shaft driven hydraulic pump........................................167
7.6.1Connecting the hydraulic pump ...........................................................................................168

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7.6.2Uncoupling the hydraulic pump........................................................................................... 168
8Settings.................................................................................................... 169
8.1Securing the light carriers (only on folding implements)..................................................... 169
8.2Moving the tractor wheel mark eradicator into working and transport position................... 170
8.2.1Moving the tractor wheel mark eradicator into working position......................................... 170
8.2.2Moving the tractor wheel mark eradicator into transport position....................................... 170
8.3Crushboard working depth adjustment ............................................................................... 171
8.4Disc array............................................................................................................................ 172
8.4.1Setting the working depth.................................................................................................... 172
8.4.2Adjustment of individual discs............................................................................................. 172
8.4.3Setting the side panels........................................................................................................ 173
8.5Minimum TillDisc disc array ................................................................................................ 174
8.5.1Setting the working depth.................................................................................................... 174
8.5.2Adjustment of individual discs............................................................................................. 174
8.6Repositioning the low level sensor...................................................................................... 175
8.7Installing/removing the metering roller................................................................................ 175
8.8Calibrating the spread rate.................................................................................................. 178
8.8.1Calibration methods - Overview.......................................................................................... 178
8.8.2Calibration - Seed drills with one metering unit and one distributor head........................... 179
8.8.3Calibration - Seed drills with 1 metering unit and 2 distributor heads................................. 180
8.8.4Calibration - Seed drills with two metering units and one distributor head......................... 182
8.8.5Calibration - Cirrus (-C)(-2C) with two metering units and two distributor heads................ 183
8.8.6Calibration - Cirrus (-CC)(-2CC) with two metering units and two distributor heads.......... 185
8.8.6.1Calibrating metering unit 1..................................................................................................185
8.8.6.2Calibrating metering unit 2..................................................................................................186
8.8.6.3Admixtures .......................................................................................................................... 187
8.9Adjusting the fan speed....................................................................................................... 188
8.9.1Setting the fan speed via the flow control valve of the tractor ............................................ 188
8.9.1.1Setting for tractors without priority circuit............................................................................ 188
8.9.2Setting the fan speed via the tractor PTO shaft.................................................................. 189
8.9.3Setting the fan speed without flow control valve................................................................. 190
8.9.4Fan speed monitoring .........................................................................................................191
8.9.5Pressure monitoring in the two chamber hopper................................................................ 191
8.10RoTeC pro Control coulter.................................................................................................. 192
8.10.1Adjusting and checking the seed placement depth............................................................. 192
8.10.1.1Adjusting the depth control discs/wheels............................................................................ 193
8.10.2Setting the coulter pressure................................................................................................ 195
8.10.3Adjusting the automatic seed rate increase........................................................................ 195
8.11TwinTeC+ double disc coulter............................................................................................. 196
8.11.1Adjusting and checking the seed placement depth............................................................. 196
8.11.2Adjusting the placement depth range.................................................................................. 196
8.11.3Setting the press roller position........................................................................................... 196
8.11.4Adjusting the placement depth............................................................................................ 197
8.11.5Setting the coulter pressure................................................................................................ 199
8.11.5.1Setting the coulter pressure with the knurled screw ........................................................... 199
8.11.5.2Gradually adjusting the coulter pressure on the control terminal........................................ 199
8.11.6Adjusting the harrow tines...................................................................................................200
8.11.6.1Adjusting the pitch of the harrow tines................................................................................ 200
8.11.6.2Harrow tine working depth adjustment................................................................................ 201
8.11.6.3Putting the harrow tines into parking position..................................................................... 202
8.12Adjusting the furrow ridge levellers..................................................................................... 203
8.12.1Furrow ridge levellers - Adjustment at the centre of the implement.................................... 203
8.12.2Furrow ridge levellers - Section adjustments...................................................................... 203
8.13FerTeC single-disc coulter.................................................................................................. 204
8.13.1Adjusting the placement depth............................................................................................ 204
8.14Exact following harrow........................................................................................................ 205
8.14.1Moving the exact following harrow to the working / transport position................................ 205
8.14.2Exact following harrow tine position.................................................................................... 206
8.14.3Exact following harrow pressure adjustment ...................................................................... 206

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8.15Roller harrow........................................................................................................................207
8.15.1Adjusting and testing the roller pressure .............................................................................207
8.15.2Adjusting the tilt of the harrow tines.....................................................................................208
8.15.3Adjusting the working depth of the harrow tines..................................................................209
8.16Track marker........................................................................................................................210
8.16.1Track marker transport lock (rigid implements only)...........................................................211
8.17Activating the one-sided switching.......................................................................................212
8.17.1One-sided switching with one distributor head....................................................................212
8.17.1.1One-sided switching with one distributor head – Installing an insert...................................212
8.17.1.2One-sided switching, electronically adjustable for implements with 1 distributor
head with max. 32 connections............................................................................................213
8.17.2One-sided switching with two distributor heads...................................................................214
8.18Adjusting the tramline marker..............................................................................................215
8.18.1Moving the tramline marker into working position................................................................215
8.18.2Moving the tramline marker into transport position..............................................................216
8.18.3Adjusting the track discs to the tractor track width...............................................................217
8.18.4Tramline marker – Track discs rotated by 180°...................................................................219
8.18.5Moving the double tramline marker into working / transport position ..................................220
8.19Moving the road safety bar into transport / parking position................................................222
8.19.1Moving the road safety bar to transport position..................................................................222
8.19.2Moving the road safety bar into parking position.................................................................222
9Transportation .........................................................................................223
9.1Set the implement to road transport mode ..........................................................................223
9.2Legal requirements for road transport .................................................................................224
9.3Safety during road transport ................................................................................................226
10Use of the implement...............................................................................229
10.1Work floodlights ...................................................................................................................231
10.2Initial operation.....................................................................................................................232
10.3Unfolding/folding the implement sections............................................................................233
10.3.1Unfolding the implement sections........................................................................................234
10.3.2Folding the implement sections ...........................................................................................236
10.4Filling the hopper .................................................................................................................239
10.4.1Opening/closing the roller tarpaulin.....................................................................................240
10.4.2Opening/closing the hopper cover.......................................................................................242
10.4.3Filling auger for rigid implements.........................................................................................246
10.4.3.1Move the filling auger into the filling position.......................................................................246
10.4.3.2Residual emptying of the filling auger..................................................................................249
10.4.3.3Moving the filling auger into transport position ....................................................................250
10.4.4Filling auger for folding implements.....................................................................................252
10.4.4.1Moving the filling auger into the filling position ....................................................................252
10.4.4.2Using the filling auger to fill the hopper................................................................................255
10.4.4.3Residual emptying of the filling auger..................................................................................257
10.4.4.4Moving the filling auger into transport position ....................................................................257
10.5Moving the implement into working position........................................................................259
10.6Using the cutting roller.........................................................................................................260
10.7During the work....................................................................................................................261
10.7.1Overview - Checkpoints during operation............................................................................261
10.7.2Checking the placement depth of the seed and the fertiliser...............................................261
10.7.3Turning at end of the field....................................................................................................262
10.8End of work on the field .......................................................................................................263
10.9Securing the cutting roller....................................................................................................263
10.10Emptying the hopper and/or the metering unit.....................................................................264
10.10.1One-chamber hopper quick emptying..................................................................................264
10.10.2Two-chamber hopper quick emptying..................................................................................265
10.10.3Hopper residual emptying....................................................................................................266
10.10.4Emptying the metering unit..................................................................................................266
11Fault indications ......................................................................................267

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11.1Residual seed volume indicator.......................................................................................... 267
11.2Deviations between the preset and actual seeding rates ................................................... 268
11.3Failure of the control terminal during operation .................................................................. 269
11.4Fault table............................................................................................................................ 271
12Maintenance and repairs ........................................................................ 272
12.1Maintenance schedule........................................................................................................ 272
12.2Greasing points – overview................................................................................................. 274
12.3Safety.................................................................................................................................. 278
12.3.1Securing the coupled implement......................................................................................... 279
12.3.2Safety when cleaning the implement .................................................................................. 279
12.3.3Safety when attaching or removing special equipment....................................................... 280
12.3.4Safety when working on the hydraulic system.................................................................... 280
12.3.5Safety when working on the service brake system............................................................. 280
12.4Visual inspections................................................................................................................ 281
12.4.1Visual inspection of the tensioned crosspiece of the drawbar............................................ 281
12.4.2Detailed inspection of the tensioned crosspiece and drawbar............................................ 281
12.4.3Visual check of the service brake system (all versions)...................................................... 282
12.4.4Visual check of the hydraulic hose lines and couplings...................................................... 283
12.4.4.1Date of manufacture of the hydraulic hose line................................................................... 283
12.4.5Check the transport locking mechanism of the implement booms ..................................... 284
12.5Repairs................................................................................................................................ 285
12.5.1Clean the fan suction protective screen.............................................................................. 285
12.5.2Cleaning the fan rotor.......................................................................................................... 285
12.5.3Clean the oil cooler.............................................................................................................. 285
12.5.4Cleaning the distributors head and checking the seed hoses for impurities...................... 286
12.5.5Cleaning the one-chamber hopper...................................................................................... 286
12.5.6Cleaning the two-chamber hopper...................................................................................... 287
12.5.7Tyre inflation pressure and wheel nut tightening torque..................................................... 288
12.5.7.1Roller with integrated running gear..................................................................................... 288
12.5.7.2T-Pack IN ............................................................................................................................ 290
12.5.7.3T-Pack S.............................................................................................................................. 290
12.5.7.4T-Pack U ............................................................................................................................. 290
12.5.8On-board hydraulics – Oil check and oil filter change......................................................... 291
12.5.9Change the blades.............................................................................................................. 292
12.6Installations ......................................................................................................................... 293
12.6.1Install the plugs in the distributor head for spreading seed with wide row spacing........... 293
12.6.2Tightening torque of the furrow former on the RoTeC pro Control coulter ......................... 294
12.6.3Parking the implement for a longer period of time.............................................................. 294
12.7Work to be performed in a specialist workshop.................................................................. 295
12.7.1Drawbar tube length adjustment......................................................................................... 295
12.7.2Check the drawbar tightening torques ................................................................................ 298
12.7.3Check and replace the spring element bearing .................................................................. 298
12.7.4Adjusting the tramlines on the distributor head................................................................... 299
12.7.4.1Adjusting the tramline track width on the distributor head .................................................. 300
12.7.4.2Adjusting the tramline wheelmark width on the distributor head......................................... 300
12.7.4.3Removing and installing the segment in the distributor head............................................. 301
12.7.4.4Electrical connection of the tramline segments................................................................... 302
12.7.4.5Deactivating tramline segments.......................................................................................... 303
12.7.5Check the wear limit of the FerTeC single-disc coulter....................................................... 304
12.7.6Adjust the furrow ridge levellers - Implements with RoTeC pro control coulters................ 304
12.7.7Wear limit disc array - discs ................................................................................................ 305
12.7.8Replacing the grid on the RoTeC pro Control coulter......................................................... 306
12.7.9Checking and readjusting the TwinTeC+ disc bearings...................................................... 307
12.7.9.1Checking the TwinTeC disc bearing ................................................................................... 307
12.7.9.2Readjusting the TwinTeC disc bearings ............................................................................. 307
12.7.10Dismounting the TwinTeC+ seed line................................................................................. 309
12.7.11Check/replace the TwinTeC+ inner scraper........................................................................ 309
12.7.12Checking/replacing the TwinTeC+ seed catcher................................................................ 310
12.7.13Check/replace the TwinTeC+ baffle lip............................................................................... 311
12.7.14Check/replace the TwinTeC+ press roller........................................................................... 312