Amazone TL 251 User manual

MG 1022
B 312 GB 09.04
Printed in Germany
Before starting to operate,
please carefully read and adhere
to this operator's manual and the
safety advice.
Operator's manual
TL Deep Loosener

Copyright © 2004 by AMAZONEN-Werke
H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG
D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste
All rights reserved

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The AMAZONE TL deep loosener is yet another quality product from the
comprehensive range of AMAZONE farm machinery.
Before starting any operation, get acquainted with the correct handling of the deep
loosener and with its operational devices. Never ever allow untrained personnel to
operate the deep loosener.
Keep your deep loosener in good operational condition. Arbitrary changes on the deep
loosener may affect its function and/or safety. Claims for damage resulting from
operational errors will be rejected.
Pleasecarefullyreadandadheretoallsafetyadvicegiveninthisoperator’smanualand
on the safety signs on the deep loosener. Please always keep all signs clean and in an
easily readable condition. Please ask for replacement of damaged or missing decals
from your dealer.
Please enter the serial number below on this page. You will find this number on the type
plate (Fig. 1/1), on the front frame of the implement.
Whenorderingoptions or spare partsorin case of anyqueries,please always quote the
type of your deep loosener and the serial number.
AMAZONE-TL deep loosener ................................
Serial No.:................................................................
Claims under warranty will only be accepted when in case of repair, original AMAZONE
spare parts and wearing parts have been used.

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Contents Page
Important hints ....................................................................................3
1.0 Details about the machine ..................................................................5
1.1 Manufacturer .........................................................................................5
1.2 Implement types and technical data ......................................................5
1.3 Range of applicationAMAZONE-deep loosener....................................5
1.4 Standard execution................................................................................5
1.5 Optional equipment ...............................................................................5
Safety advice .......................................................................................6
- Safety advice for road transport ..........................................................7
- Safety advice regarding operation .......................................................7
2.0 AMAZONE-till and drill combination ..................................................9
3.0 Mounting to the tractor .......................................................................9
4.0 Setting the length of the deep loosening legs ................................13
5.0 Attaching the deep loosener on to a PTO driven AMAZONE soil
tillage implement ...............................................................................17
6.0 The share ...........................................................................................19
6.1 Soil guide share...................................................................................21
7.0 Operating the deep loosener with 300 mm wide wing shares .......21
8.0 Fields where much straw prevails on the surface ..........................23
9.0 Putting into operation .......................................................................25
10.0 When having finished the operation................................................27
11.0 Maintenance and cleaning schedule ...............................................28

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This symbol indicates dangerous points on the deep
loosener. Not adhering to the instruction manual and the
safety advice given therein means danger of injury.
Please strictly observe all safety advice!
Pleasemakeavailableallsafetyadvicealsotootherusers.
Important hints
1. TheAMAZONE-TL deep loosener hasbeen designed for theexclusive use inusual
agricultural opration (intended use).
2. Any use beyond this is no longer considered as intended use. The manufacturer
does not accept any responsibility for damage resulting from non-compliance and
therefore, the operator himself carries the full risk.
3. Under “intended use” also the manufacturer’s prescribed operation, maintenance
and repair conditions must be adhered to.
4. The AMAZONE-deep loosener may only be operated, maintained and repaired by
persons,whoareacquaintedwithitand have been informed of the relevant danger.
5. Always adhere to the relevant accident prevention advice and all applicable
generally accepted safety-, working-, medical- and road-traffic regulations.
6. Anydamageresultingfromarbitrarychangesonthemachineruleouttheresponsibility
of the manufacturer.
Hints concerning the receipt of the machine
When receiving the machine check that no damage has been caused in transit and all
parts are present. Only with the immediate reporting of damage towards the forwarder
will be considered for compensation.

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1.0 Details about the machine
1.1 Manufacturer
AMAZONEN-Werke H. Dreyer GmbH & Co.KG, P. O. Box 51, D-49205 Hasbergen
1.2 Implement types and technical data
please also refer to:
Fig. 1: AMAZONE-TL 251 deep loosener
Fig. 2: AMAZONE-TL 301 deep loosener
Fig. 3: AMAZONE-TL 401 deep loosener
1.3 Range of application AMAZONE-deep loosener
Deep loosening and stubble tillage for the seed bed preparation
1.4 Standard execution
- Wing share, bolt-on share tip and soil guide share
- Spring steel share legs
- Spindle height adjustment on every share
- Strong square tube frame
- Extremely large frame height for a superb straw passage
1.5 Optional equipment
- Extensions with longer upper link arms for the increase of clearing
- Long PTO shaft to drive the
AMAZONE-rotary cultivator,
in combination with the deep loosener.
AMAZONE
Deep loosener TL 251 TL 301 TL 401
Working width 2,5 m 3,0 m 4,0 m
Wing shear
(pieces) 4 4 6
Line spacing 75 cm 75 cm 67 cm
2 x 60 cm
Width of wing
shares 2 x 30 cm 4 x 60 cm 6 x 60 cm
Net weight 330 kg 365 kg 525 kg
t312GB01

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Safety advice
1. Before starting to operate check the implement and the tractor for traffic and
operational safety.
2. The fitted warning- and advising decals give important hints for a safe operation;
adhering to them protects your own safety.
3. Put implement or combination into operation only when all guards are fixed in
position.
4. Become acquainted with the machines controls and functions before beginning the
operation. Doing this during operation would be too late.
5. Allow nobody to stand between tractor and implement if the tractor is not secured
against rolling away by the parking brake and/or chocks.
6. Fit weights always to the fixing points provided and as advised for that purpose.
7. Beforebeginning to move,check surrounding area (childrenetc.). Ensure sufficient
visibility.
8. Beforeleavingthe tractor lower the machinetothe ground, apply the parkingbrake,
stop the engine and remove ignition key!
9. Weartightclothing.DieBekleidungdesBenutzerssoll eng anliegen. Avoid wearing
any loose clothing that would possibly wrap or catch on moving machinery.

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Safety advice for road transport
1. When travelling on public roads observe the traffic regulations in force in your
country.
2. Checkandfitequipmentforroadtransport,likee.g.trafficlights,warningplatesand,
if existing, guards!
3. Observe the permissible axle loads, total weights and transport dimensions.
4. Whendrivingonpublicroads with liftedimplementthecontrolleverhastobe locked
against unintended lowering.
5. To avoid sideways swing during transport ensure a sufficient lateral stabilisation of
the tractor three point linkage.
6. The release ropes for quick coupler should hang freely and in the low position must
not release the quick coupling by themselves.
7. Sitting or standing on the implement during transport is not permissible.
8. Moving characteristics, steering and braking ability are affected by mounted
implements,trailersorballast weights. Therefore, take account totheseeffectsand
allow sufficient steering and braking.
9. When driving into bends mind the projection to the sides and the gyrating mass of
the implement.
10. Do not stay in the operational range of the implement.
Safety advice regarding operation
1. Never stay within the operational range of the implement.
2. Sitting or standing on the implement during the operation or during transport is not
permissible.
3. Never leave tractor seat during operation.

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