Amazone Cirrus 3001 User manual

CirrusBAH0006 03.06 1
OperatingManual
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Cirrus3001Cirrus4001Cirrus6001
Cirrus8001Cirrus9001
PacTeCShareSowingCombinationswithIntegratedRunningGear
MG 1455
BAH0006 03.06
Printed inGermany
Please readthisoperating
manual beforefirst
commissioning.
Keepitinasafeplace for
futureuse.

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Readingthe instruction
manualand toadhereto itshouldnot appearto
beinconvenientandsuperfluousasitisnot
enoughtohearfromothersandtorealise thata
machineisgood,tobuyitandtobelievethatnow
everythingwouldwork byitse
lf.Theperson
concernedwouldnotonlyharmhimselfbutalso
makethemistakeofblamingthemachineforthe
reasonofapossiblefailureinsteadofhimself.In
ordertoensureagoodsuccessoneshouldgo into
the mind of a thing or make himself familiar
with
everypart ofthemachineandto getacquainted
withitshandling.Onlythisway, youwouldbe
satisfiedbothwiththe machineasalso with
yourself.Toachievethisis thepurposeofthis
instruction manual.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.

Identification data
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Identificationdata
Enterthe machine identification datahere. You willfindthe
identification dataon the type plate.
Machine identification number:
(ten-digit)
Type: Cirrus
Yearofmanufacture:
Basicweight (kg):
Approved total weight (kg):
Maximumload (kg):
Manufacturer'saddress
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYERGmbH&Co.KG
Postfach51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
Spare partorders
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYERGmbH&Co.KG
Postfach51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
Online spareparts'catalogue: www.amazone.de
Whenordering spareparts, alwaysspecifythe (ten-digit)machine
identification number.
Formalities oftheoperatingmanual
Documentnumber: MG 1455
Compilation date: 03.06
ãCopyright AMAZONEN-WERKE H.DREYERGmbH &Co. KG, 2006
Allrightsreserved.
Reprinting, even of sections, onlypossiblewiththe approvalof
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Foreword
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Foreword
DearCustomer,
You havechosen one ofthequalityproductsfromthe wide product
range of AMAZONEN-WERKE,H. DREYERGmbH &Co. KG.We
thankyou foryourconfidenceinourproducts.
Onreceivingthe machine,check tosee if it wasdamaged during
transport orif partsaremissing. Using the deliverynote, check that
the machine wasdelivered infullincluding the ordered special
equipment. Damage canonlybe rectified if problemsaresignalled
immediately!
Beforefirst commissioning, read and understand thisoperating
manual, and particularlythe safetyinformation.Onlyaftercareful
reading willyou be abletobenefitfromthe fullscope of yournewly
purchasedmachine.
Pleaseensurethat allthe machine operatorshavereadthisoperating
manual beforecommissioning themachine.
Shouldyou haveproblemsorqueries, pleaseconsult thisoperating
manual orgiveusacall.
Regularmaintenanceand timelyreplacement orwornordamaged
partsincreasesthe lifespan ofyourmachine.
User evaluation
DearReader,
Weupdateouroperating manualsregularly.Yoursuggestionsfor
improvementhelpustocreateevermoreuser-
friendlymanuals.Send
usyoursuggestionsbyfax.
AMAZONEN-WERKE
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TableofContents
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1UserInformation..........................................................................................9
1.1 Purposeofthe document....................................................................................................9
1.2 Locationsinthe operating manual.......................................................................................9
1.3 Diagramsused....................................................................................................................9
2General SafetyInstructions......................................................................10
2.1 Obligationsand liability......................................................................................................10
2.2 Representation of safetysymbols......................................................................................12
2.3 Organisational measures...................................................................................................13
2.4 Safetyand protection equipment.......................................................................................13
2.5 Informalsafetymeasures..................................................................................................13
2.6 Usertraining......................................................................................................................14
2.7 Safetymeasuresinnormal operation.................................................................................15
2.8 Dangersfromresidual energy............................................................................................15
2.9 Maintenanceand repairwork,fault elimination..................................................................15
2.10 Constructivechanges........................................................................................................15
2.10.1 Spareand wearpartsand aids..........................................................................................16
2.11 Cleaning and disposal.......................................................................................................16
2.12 Userworkstation...............................................................................................................16
2.13 Warning pictogramsand othersignson the machine.........................................................17
2.13.1 Positioning ofwarning pictogramsand otherlabels............................................................23
2.14 Dangersif the safetyinformation isnotobserved...............................................................25
2.15 Safety-consciousworking..................................................................................................25
2.16 Safetyinformation forusers...............................................................................................26
2.16.1 Generalsafetyand accidentpreventioninformation...........................................................26
2.16.2 Hydraulicsystem...............................................................................................................30
2.16.3 Electricalsystem...............................................................................................................31
2.16.4 Attached machines............................................................................................................31
2.16.5 Brakesystem....................................................................................................................32
2.16.6 Tyres.................................................................................................................................33
2.16.7 Operation ofthe sowing machine.......................................................................................33
2.16.8 Cleaning,maintenanceand repairs...................................................................................34
3Loadingandunloading.............................................................................35
3.1 Loading the Cirrus.............................................................................................................36
3.2 Unloading the Cirrus..........................................................................................................36
3.3 Loading and unloading the Cirrus8001/9001 on transport trailerswithacentralspar.........37
4Productdescription...................................................................................40
4.1 Overviewofsubassemblies...............................................................................................41
4.2 Safetyand protection equipment.......................................................................................44
4.3 Overview–Supplylinesbetweenthe tractorand the machine...........................................46
4.4 Transportation equipment..................................................................................................47
4.5 Intended use.....................................................................................................................48
4.6 Dangerarea and dangerpoints.........................................................................................49
4.7 Nameplateand CElabelling..............................................................................................50
4.8 Technicaldata...................................................................................................................51
4.9 Conformity.........................................................................................................................52
4.10 Necessary tractorequipment.............................................................................................52
4.11 Noiseproduction data........................................................................................................53
5Structureandfunction..............................................................................54
5.1 Hydraulichoselines..........................................................................................................55
5.1.1 Coupling the hydraulichoselines......................................................................................55
5.1.2 Uncoupling the hydraulichoselines...................................................................................56

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5.2 Dual-circuit pneumaticservicebrakingsystem...................................................................57
5.2.1 Coupling the brakeand supplylines..................................................................................58
5.2.2 Uncoupling the brakeand supplylines..............................................................................59
5.3 Hydraulicoperating brakesystem......................................................................................60
5.3.1 Coupling the hydraulicoperating brakesystem..................................................................60
5.3.2 Uncoupling the hydraulicoperating brakesystem..............................................................60
5.4 Seed hopperand seeddosing...........................................................................................61
5.5 Dosing rollers....................................................................................................................61
5.6 Level sensor.....................................................................................................................62
5.7 Starwheel.........................................................................................................................63
5.8 Variogearbox....................................................................................................................63
5.9 Fulldosing (optional).........................................................................................................64
5.10 Calibrating troughs............................................................................................................64
5.11 Blower...............................................................................................................................65
5.12 Two-rowdiscarray............................................................................................................65
5.13 Tapered ring tyres.............................................................................................................66
5.14 PacTeC share...................................................................................................................67
5.15 Exact harroweeder............................................................................................................68
5.16 Track loosener(optional)...................................................................................................68
5.17 Markers.............................................................................................................................69
5.18 Operatorcontrolterminal .....................................................................70
5.19 Distributorhead and tramlinecircuit...................................................................................72
5.19.1 Tramline rhythm................................................................................................................73
5.19.1.1 Examplesforcreatingtramlines.........................................................................................74
5.19.1.2 Tramline rhythm4, 6and 8................................................................................................76
5.19.1.3 Tramline rhythm2and 6plus.............................................................................................77
5.20 Pre-emergencemarker(optional)......................................................................................78
5.21 Electrohydrauliccontrolblocks..........................................................................................78
6Commissioning.........................................................................................79
6.1 Checking the suitabilityof thetractor.................................................................................80
6.1.1 Calculating the actualvaluesforthe totaltractorweight, tractoraxleloadsand load
capacities, aswell asthe minimumballast.........................................................................80
6.1.1.1 Datarequired forthe calculation (hitched machine)...........................................................81
6.1.1.2 Calculation of therequired minimumballasting atthe front GVmin ofthetractorfor
assuranceofthe steering capability...................................................................................82
6.1.1.3 Calculation of theactual frontaxleload ofthe tractorTVtat .................................................82
6.1.1.4 Calculation of theactual totalweight ofthe combined tractorand machine........................82
6.1.1.5 Calculation of theactual rearaxleload ofthe tractorTH tat..................................................82
6.1.1.6 Tyreload capacity.............................................................................................................82
6.1.1.7 Table................................................................................................................................83
6.1.2 Requirementsfortractoroperation withattached machines...............................................84
6.1.3 Machineswithout theirownbrakesystem..........................................................................84
6.2 Securing thetractor/ machine against unintentionalstart-up and rolling............................85
6.3 Installation regulationsforthe hydraulicfan driveconnection.............................................86
6.4 Initialinstallation ofthe ........................................................................87
7Couplinganduncouplingthemachine...................................................88
7.1 Coupling the machine........................................................................................................88
7.1.1.1 Connecting the hydraulicconnections...............................................................................92
7.1.1.2 Connecting the electricalconnections................................................................................93
7.1.1.3 Connecting the pneumaticservicebrakesystem...............................................................93
7.1.1.4 Connecting the hydraulicservicebrakesystem.................................................................94
7.2 Uncoupling the machine....................................................................................................95
8Settings......................................................................................................98
8.1 Selecting thedosing roller.................................................................................................98

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8.1.1 Tableof seed dosing rollers...............................................................................................99
8.1.2 Replacing the dosing roller..............................................................................................100
8.2 Setting the levelsensor...................................................................................................101
8.3 Setting the sowing rateon .................................................................102
8.4 Calibration test................................................................................................................102
8.4.1 Preparing forthe calibration test......................................................................................103
8.4.2 Calibration test on the CirruswithaVariogearboxwithseed volumeadjustment.............104
8.4.3 Calibration test on the Cirruswithfulldosing....................................................................105
8.5 Fan speed.......................................................................................................................106
8.5.1 Blowerspeed table..........................................................................................................106
8.5.2 Setting the fanspeed viathe flowcontrolvalveof the tractor...........................................107
8.5.3 Adjust the blowerspeedon the machine pressurelimiting valve......................................107
8.5.4 Setting the fanspeed monitoringon the ............................................108
8.5.4.1 Triggering of the alarm,ifthe fan speed differsfromthe setpoint.....................................108
8.6 Setting the seed depositing depth....................................................................................109
8.7 Adjusting themarker.......................................................................................................111
8.7.1 Tablevaluesforsetting the track markerlength...............................................................111
8.7.2 Setting the track markerlength(on the field)....................................................................111
8.7.3 Adjusting theworking intensityof the markers.................................................................112
8.8 Discarray........................................................................................................................112
8.8.1 Setting the work intensity(onthe field)............................................................................112
8.8.2 Setting the lengthof the outerdiscstruts.........................................................................113
8.8.3 Adjusting theoutside hollowdiscs...................................................................................113
8.9 Setting the track loosener................................................................................................114
8.10 Exact harroweeder..........................................................................................................115
8.10.1 Harroweederspring tine position.....................................................................................115
8.10.2 Harroweederpressure.....................................................................................................116
8.10.2.1 Setting the harroweederpressure....................................................................................116
8.10.2.2 Setting the harroweederpressure(hydraulicadjustment).................................................116
8.10.3 Setting the tramlining rhythm/meteron the ........................................117
8.10.4 Half-sided switching off....................................................................................................117
8.11 Pre-emergencemarker(optional)....................................................................................118
8.11.1 Track disccarrierinoperating /transport position............................................................118
8.11.2 Setting the track widthand working intensityof the pre-emergencemarker......................119
9Transportation..........................................................................................120
10 Use ofthemachine..................................................................................128
10.1 Removing the transport safetybar...................................................................................129
10.2 Folding the machine extension armoutand in.................................................................130
10.2.1 Folding outthe machine'sextension arm.........................................................................130
10.2.2 Folding inthe machine'sextension arm...........................................................................132
10.3 Filling the seed hopper....................................................................................................134
10.3.1 Load the seed hopperwithsacked merchandisefromasupplyvehicle............................136
10.3.2 Loading the seed hopperwithafillingauger....................................................................136
10.3.3 Loading the seed hopperfrombulkbags.........................................................................137
10.3.4 Enterthe filling volumeon the ...........................................................137
10.4 Work commencement......................................................................................................138
10.5 During the work...............................................................................................................139
10.6 Turning atend ofthe field................................................................................................140
10.7 Emptying the seed dosing unit and/orseed hopper..........................................................141
10.8 End ofwork on the field...................................................................................................143
11 Faults........................................................................................................144
11.1 Residualseed volumeindicator.......................................................................................144
11.2 Failureof the during work..................................................................144
11.3 Deviationsbetweenthe preset and actualsowing rates...................................................146
11.4 Faulttable.......................................................................................................................147

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12 Cleaning, maintenance andrepairs.......................................................148
12.1 Cleaning.........................................................................................................................149
12.1.1 Cleaning the machine......................................................................................................150
12.1.2 Cleaning the distributorhead (workshop).........................................................................151
12.1.3 Shutdownofthe machine overalong period of time........................................................151
12.2 Lubrication regulations....................................................................................................152
12.2.1 Lubricants.......................................................................................................................152
12.2.2 Lubrication pointoverview...............................................................................................153
12.2.2.1 Lubricating the lubrication nippleswhenthe machine isfolded out and lowered...............154
12.2.2.2 Lubricating the lubrication nipplewhen the machine israised..........................................155
12.3 Serviceplan –overview..................................................................................................156
12.3.1 Wheelboltsand hub tightening torques(specialist workshop)..........................................158
12.3.2 Tyrepressure..................................................................................................................158
12.3.3 Rollerchainsand chainwheels.......................................................................................158
12.3.4 Sowing shaft bearings.....................................................................................................159
12.3.5 Oil levelinthe Variogearbox...........................................................................................159
12.3.6 Hydraulicsystem.............................................................................................................160
12.3.6.1 Labelling hydraulichoselines..........................................................................................161
12.3.6.2 Maintenanceintervals.....................................................................................................161
12.3.6.3 Inspection criteriaforhydraulichoselines.......................................................................161
12.3.6.4 Installation and removalof hydraulichoselines...............................................................162
12.3.7 Servicebrakesystem:dual-circuitpneumaticbraking system-hydraulicbraking
system............................................................................................................................163
12.3.7.1 Checking the servicebrakesystemforsafeoperating condition (specialist workshop).....164
12.3.8 Dual-circuit pneumaticbraking system............................................................................165
12.3.8.1 Draining the compressed airreservoir.............................................................................165
12.3.8.2 External inspection ofthe compressed airreservoir.........................................................165
12.3.8.3 Checking the pressureinthe compressed airreservoir(specialist workshop)..................166
12.3.8.4 Seal-tightness test (specialist workshop).........................................................................166
12.3.8.5 Cleaning the line filter(specialist workshop)....................................................................166
12.3.9 Hydraulicbrakingsystem................................................................................................167
12.3.9.1 Checking the brakefluidlevel..........................................................................................167
12.3.9.2 Brakefluid.......................................................................................................................167
12.3.9.3 Brakecheck on the hydraulicpart of the braking system(specialist workshop)................168
12.3.9.4 Checking the brakelining thickness (specialist workshop)...............................................168
12.3.9.5 Changing the brakefluid(specialist workshop)................................................................168
12.3.9.6 Venting the hydraulicbraking system(specialist workshop).............................................168
12.4 Elimination ofmalfunctionsand repairwork -Overview...................................................170
12.4.1 Setting the tramline tothe tractor'strack (specialist workshop)........................................171
12.4.1.1 Adjusting thetrack(activateordeactivatethe sliders)......................................................172
12.4.2 Setting the track markersforcorrectthreading intothe transport mounting......................173
12.4.3 Repairofthe equalising system(specialist workshop).....................................................174
12.4.3.1 Draining, filling and calibrating (specialist workshop)theequalising system.....................175
12.4.4 Repairstothe pressuretank(specialist workshop)..........................................................180
12.4.5 Repairofthe shareunit (specialist workshop)..................................................................181
12.4.6 Lock nut tightening torque (specialist workshop)..............................................................181
12.5 Lowerlinkpin..................................................................................................................181
12.6 Screwtightening torques.................................................................................................182
13 Hydraulicplans........................................................................................184
13.1 Hydraulicplan ofthe Cirrus3001.....................................................................................184
13.2 Hydraulicplan ofthe Cirrus4001/6001............................................................................186
13.3 Hydraulicplan ofthe Cirrus8001/9001............................................................................188

UserInformation
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1UserInformation
The UserInformation sectionsuppliesinformation onhandling the
operating manual.
1.1Purpose ofthedocument
Thisoperating manual
·Describesthe operation and maintenanceof the machine.
·Providesimportantinformation onsafeand efficient handling of
the machine.
·Isacomponent part of the machine and shouldalwaysbe kept
withthe machine orthe tractionvehicle.
·Keep itinasafeplaceforfutureuse.
1.2Locationsintheoperatingmanual
Allthe directionsspecified inthe operating manual arealwaysseen
fromthe directionoftravel.
1.3Diagramsused
Handlinginstructionsandreactions
Activitiestobe carried out bythe useraregiven asnumbered
instructions. Alwayskeep tothe orderof the handling instructions.
The reaction tothe handling instructionsisgiven byan arrow.
Example:
1.Handling instruction1
®Reaction of the machine tohandling instruction 1
2.Handling instruction2
Lists
Listswithout an essentialorderareshownasalist withbullets.
Example:
·Point 1
·Point 2
Number items indiagrams
Numbersinrou
nd bracketsrefertothe itemnumbersinthe diagrams.
The first numberreferstothe diagramand the second numbertothe
iteminthe figure.
Example:(Fig.3/6):
·Figure3
·Item6

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2General SafetyInstructions
Thissection containsimportantinformationon safeoperation of the
machine.
2.1Obligationsandliability
Complywiththeinstructionsin theoperatingmanual
Knowledge ofthe basicsafetyinformation and safetyregulationsisa
basicrequirementforsafehandling and fault-free machine operation.
Obligationsoftheoperator
The operatorisobliged onlytoletthosepeoplework with/on the
machine who
·Areawareofthe basicworkplacesafetyinformation and
accident prevention regulations.
·Havebeen trained inworking with/on the machine.
·Haveread and understood thisoperating manual.
The operatorisobliged
·Tokeep all the warning pictogramson the machine inalegible
state.
·Toreplacedamaged warning pictograms.
Ifyoustillhavequeries, pleasecontact the manufacturer.
Duties oftheoperator
Beforestarting work, anyone charged withworking with/on the
machine isobliged
·Tocomplywiththe basicworkplacesafetyinstructionsand
accident prevention regulations.
·
Toread and understand the section "Generalsafetyinformation"
of thisoperating manual.
·Toread the section "Warning pictogramsand othersignson the
machine",on page 17 ofthisoperatingmanualand tofollowthe
safetyinstructionsof the warning symbolswhen operating the
machine.
·Togettoknowthe machine.
·Toread the sectionsof thisoperating manual,importantfor
carrying outyourwork.
Ifthe userdiscoversthatafunction isnot working properly,then they
must eliminatethisfaultimmediately.If thisisnotthe taskofthe user
orif the userdoesnot possess the appropriatetechnicalknowledge,
then theyshouldreportthisfaulttotheirsuperior(operator).

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Risks inhandlingthemachine
The machine hasbeen constructed tothe state-of-theart and the
recognised rulesofsafety. However,theremaybe risksand
restrictionswhichoccurwhen operating the machine
·Forthe healthand safetyofthe userorthirdpersons,
·Forthe machine,
·Forothergoods.
Onlyusethe machine
·Forthe purposeforwhichitwasintended.
·Inaperfect stateof repair.
Eliminateanyfaultsimmediately,whichcouldimpairsafety.
Guarantee andliability
Our"Generalconditionsof salesand business"arealwaysapplicable.
Theseshall be availabletothe operator, at thelatest on the
completion of the contract.Guarantee and liabilityclaimsfordamage
topeopleorgoodswillbe excluded iftheycan be tracedback toone
ormoreof the following causes:
·Improperuseof the machine.
·Improperinstallation,commissioning, operation and
maintenanceof the machine.
·Operation ofthe machine withdefectivesafetyequipment or
improperlyattached ornon-functioning safetyequipment.
·Non-compliancewiththe instructionsinthe operating manual
regarding commissioning, operation and maintenance.
·Independently-executed constructionchangestothe machine.
·Insufficientmonitoring ofmachine parts, whicharesubject to
wear.
·Improperlyexecuted repairs.
·Disastersthrough the impact offoreign bodiesand actsofGod.

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2.2Representationofsafetysymbols
Safetyinstructionsareindicated bythe triangularsafetysymboland
the highlighted signalword. The signal word(DANGER,WARNING,
CAUTION)describesthe gravityofthe riskand hasthe following
significance:
DANGER
Indicates animmediatehighrisk,whichwillresultindeathor
seriousphysical injury (loss ofbodypartsorlong term damage)
ifnotavoided.
Iftheinstructionsare notfollowed, thenthiswillresultin
immediatedeathorseriousphysicalinjury.
WARNING
Indicates amediumrisk,whichcould resultindeathor(serious)
physicalinjury ifnotavoided.
Iftheinstructionsare notfollowed, thenthismay resultindeath
orseriousphysicalinjury.
CAUTION
Indicates alow risk,which couldincurminorormediumlevel
physicalinjury ordamagetopropertyifnotavoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates anobligation to specialbehaviouroran activity
requiredforproper machinehandling.
Non-compliance withthese instructionscancause faultsonthe
machineorintheenvironment.
NOTE
Indicates handlingtipsandparticularlyuseful information.
These instructionswillhelp you touse all thefunctionsofyour
machinetotheoptimum.

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2.3Organisational measures
The operatormust provide the necessary personalprotective
equipment, suchas:
·Protectiveglasses
·Protectiveshoes
·Protectivesuit
·Skinprotection agentsetc.
Theoperation manual
·Mustalways bekeptattheplace atwhichthemachineis
operated.
·Mustalways beeasilyaccessiblefortheuser and
maintenance personnel.
Check all theavailablesafetyequipmentregularly.
2.4Safetyandprotectionequipment
Beforeeachcommissioning ofthe machine, allthesafetyand
protection equipmentmust beproperlyattached and fullyfunctional.
Check allthe safetyand protection equipment regularly.
Faultysafetyequipment
Faultyordisassembled safetyand protection equipment can lead to
dangeroussituations.
2.5Informal safetymeasures
Aswell asallthe safetyinformation inthisoperating manual, comply
withthe general,nati
onalregulationspertaining toaccident prevention
and environmental protection.
Whendriving on publicroadsand routes, then you shouldcomplywith
the statutory road trafficregulations.

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2.6Usertraining
Onlythosepeoplewho havebeen trained and instructedmaywork
with/on the machine.The operatormustclearlyspecifythe
responsibilitiesof the peoplecharged withoperation,maintenance
and repairwork.
Peoplebeing trained mayonlywork with/on the machineunderthe
supervision ofan experienced person.
People
Activity
Person
speciallytrained
fortheactivity 1)
Trainedperson
2)
Person with specialist
training(specialist
workshop) 3)
Loading/Transport X X X
Commissioning -- X --
Set-up,toolinstallation -- -- X
Operation -- X --
Maintenance -- -- X
Troubleshooting and fault
elimination
-- X X
Disposal X -- --
Legend: X..permitted --..notpermitted
1) Aperson who can assumeaspecifictaskand who cancarry out
thistaskforanappropriatelyqualified company.
2) Aperson shall be considered ashaving been instructed, ifthey
havebeen instructed inthe taskstheyhavetocarryoutand in
the possiblerisksinthe caseof improperbehaviourandalso
havebeen informed aboutthe necessary protectiveequipment
and measures.
3) Peoplewithspecialisttechnicaltraining shallbe considered asa
specialist.Due totheirspecialist training and theirknowledge of
the appropriateregulations, theycan evaluatethe work with
whichtheyhavebeen charged and detect possibledangers.
Comment:
Aqualification equivalenttospecialisttraining can be obtained
through long termactivityintheappropriatefieldof work.
Onlyaspecialist workshop maycarryoutmaintenanceand repair
work on the machine,if suchwork isadditionallymarked"Workshop".
The personnelof aspecialist workshop shall possessthe appropriate
knowledge and suitableaids(tools,lifting and supportequipment)for
carrying outthe maintenanceand repairwork on the machine ina
waywhichisbothappropriateand safe.

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2.7Safetymeasures innormal operation
Onlyoperatethe machine if allthe safetyand protectionequipmentis
fullyfunctional.
Check the machine atleast onceadayforvisibledamage and check
the function of the safetyand protection equipment.
2.8Dangersfromresidual energy
Notethat theremaybe residualmechanical, hydraulic, pneumaticand
electrical/electronicenergyon the machine.
Useappropriatemeasurestoinformthe operating personnel. You can
find detailed information inthe appropriatesectionsof thisoperating
manual.
2.9Maintenance andrepairwork, faultelimination
Carry out prescribed setting,maintenanceand inspection work in
good time.
Secureallmediasuchascompressed airand the hydraulicsystem
against unintentionalstart-up.
Carefullyfixand securelargersubassembliestolifting gearwhen
carry out replacementwork.
Check allthe screwconnectionsforafirmseat.Oncompleting
maintenancework, check the function of safetyand protection
equipment.
2.10Constructivechanges
You maymakeno changes, expansionsormodificationstothe
machine withoutthe authorisation of AMAZONEN-WERKE.
Thisisalsovalidwhen welding support parts.
Anyexpansion ormodification work shall requirethe written approval
of AMAZONEN-WERKE.Onlyusethe modification and
accessory partsreleased by AMAZONEN-WERKE sothat the
operating permit, forexample, remainsvalidinaccordancewith
nationaland international regulations.
Vehicleswithan official type approvalorwithequipment connected to
avehiclewithavalidtype approvalorapprovalforroad transport
according tothe German road trafficregulationsmust beinthe state
specified bythe approval.
WARNING
Risk ofcontusions, cuts,dragging, catchingorknocks from
supportparts.
It isforbidden to:
·Drillholesinthe frameoron the running gear.
·Increasing the sizeofexisting holeson the frameorthe running
gear.
·Welding support parts.

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2.10.1Spareandwearpartsandaids
Immediatelyreplaceanymachine partswhicharenotin aperfect
state.
Useonlygenuine spareand wearpartsorthe
partscleared by AMAZONEN-WERKE sothat theoperating
permitretainsitsvalidityinaccordancewithnational and international
regulations.The useof wearand sparepartsfromthirdpartiesdoes
not guarantee thattheyhavebeen constructed inawayastomeet
the requirementsplaced onthem.
AMAZONEN-WERKE acceptsno liabilityfordamage arising
fromthe useof non-released spareparts, wearpartsorauxiliary
materials.
2.11Cleaninganddisposal
Handleand disposeofanymaterialsused carefully,inparticular
·Whencarrying out work on lubrication systemsand equipment
and
·Whencleaning using solvents.
2.12Userworkstation
The machine maybe operated byonlyone person sitting inthe
driver'sseat of the tractor.

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2.13Warningpictogramsandothersignsonthemachine
Always keepall thewarningpictograms ofthemachineclean
and inalegiblestate. Replace illegiblewarningpictograms. You
canobtainthewarningpictograms fromyourdealer usingthe
order number (e.g. MD075).
Warningpictograms -structure
Warning pictogramsindicatedangerson the machine and warn
against residualdangers. At thesepoints,therearepermanent or
unexpected dangers.
Awarning pictogramconsistsoftwofields:
Field 1
isapictogramdescribing the danger, surrounded bytriangularsafety
symbol.
Field 2
isapictogramshowing howtoavoidthe danger.
Warningpictograms -explanation
The column Order number andexplanation providesan explanation
of the neighbouring warning pictogram.The description ofthe warning
pictogramsisalwaysthe sameand specifies,inthe following order:
1.Adescription ofthe danger.
Forexample: dangerof cutting!
2.The consequenceofnonobservanceofthe dangerprotection
instructions.
Forexample: causesseriousinjuriestofingersorhands.
3.Instructionsforavoiding the danger.
Forexample: onlytouchmachine partswhen theyhavecometo
acompletestandstill.

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Order number and explanation Warningpictograms
MD076
Danger ofyourhandorarm bein
gdrawninor
caughtbyapower driven,unprotected chain
orbeltdrive!
Thishazardcan causeextremelyseriousinjuries
withthe loss ofpartsofthe hand orarm.
Neveropen orremovethe guarddeviceson
chainsorbeltdrives
·aslong asthe tractorengine isrunning with
the hydraulicdriveengaged
·orthe ground wheeldriveismoving.
MD077
Danger ofcatching and pulling arms through
motorised feedrollers!
Thisdangerwouldcauseextremelyserious
injurieswiththe loss ofbodypartson arms.
Neverreachintothe feed rollerswhen the tractor
engine isrunning withthe hydraulicsystem
connected.
MD078
Risk ofcontusionsforfingers orhands
through accessiblemoving machineparts!
Thisdangerwouldcauseextremelyserious
injurieswiththe loss ofbodypartssuchas
fingersorhands.
Neverreachintothe dangerarea when the
tractorengine isrunning withhydraulicsystem
connected.
MD080
Risk ofcontusionstotorsointhebend area
ofthedrawbar duetosudden steering
movements!
Thisdangerwillcauseseriousinjuriestothe
torsoordeath.
It isforbidden tostand inthe dangerarea
betweenthe tractorand the machine foraslong
asthe tractorengine isrunning and the tractoris
unprotected against unintentional rolling.

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MD081
Danger ofgettingcrushed forthewholebody
bymachinepartsthatare raisedbylifting
cylinders andunintentionallylowered!
Thisdangerwillcauseseriousinjuriesanywhere
on the bodyordeath.
Securethe machine partsraised bythe lifting
cylinderagainst unintentionallowering before
you enterthe dangerzone underraised machine
parts.
Todo so, usethe mechanicallifting cylinder
support orthe hydraulicblocking device.
MD082
Danger offallingfromtreadsandplatforms
when ridingon themachine!
Thisdangerwillcauseseriousinjuriesanywhere
on the bodyordeath.
It isforbidden toride on themachineand/or
climbthe running machine.Thisban al
soapplies
tomachineswithtreadsorplatforms.
Ensurethat no-one rideswiththe machine.
MD083
Danger ofyourarm orupper torsobeing
drawninorcaughtbypower driven,
unprotectedmachineelements!
Thisdangercan causeextremelyseriousinjuries
tothe armoruppertorso.
Neveropen orremoveguarddevicesfromdriven
machine elementswhen the tractorengine is
running withthe hydraulicdriveengaged.
MD084
Risk ofcontusionsover thewholebodyfrom
machinepartsmovingdown fromabove!
Thisdangerwillcauseseriousinjuriesanywhere
on the bodyordeath.
It isforbidden tostand inthe swivelarea of
moving machine parts.
Instruct peopletoleavethe swivelarea of
moving machine partsbeforethe machine parts
movedown.

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MD090
Risk ofcontusionsfromunintentionalrolling
oftheuncoupled,unsecured machine!
Thisdangerwillcauseseriousinjuriesanywhere
on the bodyordeath.
Securethe machine against unintentionalrolling,
beforeuncoupling the machine fromthe tractor.
Forthis, usethe parkingbrakeand/orthewheel
chock(s).
MD094
Danger ofelectricshockdueto
unintentionallytouchingelectricaloverhead
transmission cables!
Thisdangerwillcauseseriousinjuriesanywhere
on the bodyordeath.
Maintainasufficient distancefromelectrical
overhead cableswhen swinging anypartsof the
machine inand out.
MD095
Read and understand the operating manual
safetyinformation beforestarting up the
machine!
MD096
Danger ofinfectionto thewholebodyfrom
liquidsescaping atahighpressure (hydraulic
fluid)!
Thisdangerwillcauseseriousinjuriesoverthe
wholebody, if hydraulicfluidescaping athigh
pressurepassesthrough the skinand intothe
body.
Nevertry tobung untight hydrauliclineswithyour
hand orwithyourfingers.
Read and understand the informationinthe
operating manualbeforecarrying out
maintenanceand repairwork.
Ifyouareinjured byhydraulicfluid,contacta
doctorimmediately.