Amazone TL 3000 User manual

Instruction manual
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Deep Loosener
TL 3000
MG3500
BAH0035-0 10.09
Before starting operation,
please carefully read and
follow this instruction manual
and safety advice.
Retain for future reference.
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Reading the instruction
manual and to adhere to it should not appear to
be inconvenient and superfluous as it is not
enough to hear from others and to realise that a
machine is good, to buy it and to believe that now
everything would work by itself. The person
concerned would not only harm himself but also
make the mistake of blaming the machine for the
reason of a possible failure instead of himself. In
order to ensure a good success one should go into
the mind of a thing or make himself familiar with
every part of the machine and to get acquainte
d
with its handling. Only this way, you would be
satisfied both with the machine as also with
yourself. To achieve this is the purpose of this
instruction manual.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.

Identification data
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Identification data
Enter the implement identification data here. You will find the
identification data on the data plate.
Machine-Ident-Nr.:
(ten figure number)
Type: TL 3000
Year of construction:
Power kW:
Basic weight kg:
Allowable total weight kg:
Manufacturer's address
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax:
email:
Hasbergen
+ 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0
+ 49 (0) 5405 501-234
[email protected]
For spare parts orders
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax:
email:
Hasbergen
+ 49 (0) 5405 501-290
+ 49 (0) 5405 501-106
[email protected]
Online spare parts catalogue: www.amazone.de
When ordering spare parts always specify the machine ID no. (10
figures) of the machine.
Formal remarks to this instruction manual
Document number: MG3500
Date of edition: 10.09
©Copyright AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG, 2009
All rights reserved.
Duplication, including excerpts, is only permitted with the consent of
AMAZONENWERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG.

Preface
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Preface
Dear Customer,
You decided to purchase one of our high quality machines from the
comprehensive range of farm machinery produced by AMAZONEN-
WERKE, H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG.
When receiving the machine, please check immediately that no
damage has been caused in transit and that all parts are present.
Please check whether all parts mentioned in the delivery note
including the ordered optional equipment are present. Only the
immediate reportage of damage will be considered for compensation.
Before the first operation, please read and adhere to this instruction
manual and the safety advice. After having thoroughly read the
instruction manual you can make fullest use of the advantages of your
recently purchased machine.
Please ensure that this instruction manual is made available to any
operator before he or she starts to operate the machine.
In case of any questions or problems, please refer to this instruction
manual or just call us.
Maintenance and in regular intervals and the exchange of worn or
damaged parts in time increases the life expectancy of your machine.
User's review
Dear reader,
Our instruction manuals are regularly updated. With your suggestions
for improvement you will help to create an always user friendly
instruction manual. Please send your suggestions by fax.
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
D-49202
Tel.:
Fax:
email:
Hasbergen
+ 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0
+ 49 (0) 5405 501-234
[email protected]

Table of contents
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1User instructions .........................................................................................7
1.1 Purpose of the document.........................................................................................................7
1.2 Information about directions in this instruction manual............................................................7
1.3 Illustrations used ......................................................................................................................7
2General safety advice..................................................................................8
2.1 Obligations and liability ............................................................................................................8
2.2 Illustration of safety advice.....................................................................................................10
2.3 Organising measures.............................................................................................................11
2.4 Safety devices and protective devices...................................................................................11
2.5 Informal safety measures.......................................................................................................11
2.6 Training of the staff ................................................................................................................12
2.7 Safety measures in normal operation ....................................................................................13
2.8 Dangers due to residual energy.............................................................................................13
2.9 Service and maintenance, fault correction.............................................................................13
2.10 Structural changes .................................................................................................................14
2.10.1 Spare parts and wearing parts as well as auxiliary material..................................................15
2.11 Cleaning and disposal............................................................................................................15
2.12 Operator's workstation ...........................................................................................................15
2.13 Safety symbols and other identifications on the machine......................................................16
2.13.1 Positioning of warning decals and other identifications .........................................................18
2.14 Danger when not adhering to the safety advice ....................................................................19
2.15 Safety-conscious work ...........................................................................................................19
2.16 Safety advice for the operator................................................................................................20
2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention advice.....................................................................20
2.16.2 Mounted implements..............................................................................................................24
2.16.3 Cleaning, maintenance and repair.........................................................................................25
3Loading.......................................................................................................26
4Product description...................................................................................27
4.1 Overview – Components........................................................................................................27
4.2 Road traffic safety equipment ................................................................................................28
4.3 Designated use of the machine .............................................................................................29
4.4 Danger zone and hazard points.............................................................................................30
4.5 Type plate and CE declaration...............................................................................................31
4.6 Conformity..............................................................................................................................31
4.7 Technical data........................................................................................................................32
5Assembly and function .............................................................................33
5.1 Wing share.............................................................................................................................35
5.2 Soil guide share .....................................................................................................................36
5.3 Side guide plate extension.....................................................................................................36
6Putting into operation................................................................................37
6.1 Check that the tractor is suitable............................................................................................38
6.1.1 Calculation of the actual values for the tractor's total weight, tractor axle loads, tyre
load capacity and the required minimum ballast weights ......................................................38
6.1.1.1 Data required for the calculation (mounted implements).......................................................39
6.1.1.2 Calculation of the required minimum front ballast GV min of the tractor to ensure safe
steering ..................................................................................................................................40
6.1.1.3 Calculation of the actual tractor front axle load TV act .............................................................40
6.1.1.4 Calculation of the actual total weight of the tractor/ implement combination.........................40
6.1.1.5 Calculation of the actual tractor rear axle load TH act..............................................................40
6.1.1.6 Tyre carrying capacity............................................................................................................40
6.1.1.7 Table ......................................................................................................................................41

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6.2 Ensure that the tractor and the implement cannot accidentally start up or roll away. .......... 42
6.2.1 Adjust the length of the PTO shaft to the tractor (specialist workshop) ................................ 43
6.2.2 Fitting the hydraulic hose extension (option) and hose carrier (option)................................ 43
6.2.3 Fitting the side guide plate extensions.................................................................................. 44
7Coupling and uncoupling the machine ................................................... 45
7.1 Coupling the deep loosener on to the tractor........................................................................ 46
7.2 Coupling the rotary cultivator-combination on to the deep loosener..................................... 49
8Settings ...................................................................................................... 51
8.1 Setting the working depth of the deep loosener.................................................................... 51
9Transport on public roads........................................................................ 53
9.1 Set the implement to road transport mode............................................................................ 55
10 Operation ................................................................................................... 56
10.1 Commencing work.................................................................................................................57
10.2 Turning at the headlands ...................................................................................................... 57
11 Faults.......................................................................................................... 58
11.1 Incorporation of large amounts of straw................................................................................ 58
12 Cleaning, maintenance and repair........................................................... 59
12.1 Cleaning the machine ........................................................................................................... 59
12.1.1 Parking the deep loosener over a prolonged period............................................................. 60
12.2 Bolt torques ........................................................................................................................... 60

User instructions
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1 User instructions
The chapter "User advice" provides information for dealing with the
instruction manual.
1.1 Purpose of the document
The present instruction manual
•describes the operation and maintenance of the implement.
•gives important advice for safe and efficient operation of the
implement.
•is a component of the implement and should be retained so that
it is always available on the implement or in the towing vehicle.
•must be retained for future reference.
1.2 Information about directions in this instruction manual
All information about direction in this instruction manual are to be
understood in direction of travel.
1.3 Illustrations used
Action instructions and reactions
The steps of operation to be carried out by the operational staff are
described in a numbered list. Follow the sequence of the specified
action instructions. The reaction to the respective action instruction is
marked by an arrow. Example:
1. Operational action step 1
→Reaction of the implement on operational action step 1
2. Operational action step 2
Listings
Listings without a mandatory sequence are presented as a list with
bullet points. Example:
•Point 1
•Point 2
Position numbers in illustrations
Numbers in parentheses refer to position numbers in illustrations. The
first figure refers to the illustration, the second figure refers to the item
number in the illustration.
Example (Fig. 3/6):
•Figure 3
•Item 6

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2 General safety advice
This chapter contains important hints for the safety conscious
operation of the machine.
2.1 Obligations and liability
Observe the advice given in this instruction manual
Knowledge of the basic safety instructions and safety guidelines is the
basic prerequisite for safe handling and trouble-free machine
operation.
Obligation of the user
The owner is obligated to only allow persons to work with/on the
machine who
•are acquainted with the basic regulations regarding health and
safety at work and accident prevention.
•have been instructed in the work performed with/on the
implement
•have read and understood this instruction manual.
The owner is obligated to
•to keep all warning signs on the implement in readable condition.
•to replace damaged warning signs.
If there are questions please contact the manufacturer.
Obligation of the operator
Before commencing any operation all persons who are instructed to
operate the machine commit themselves to
•to observe the basic regulations regarding health and safety at
work and accident prevention
•to read and follow the chapter "Safety" in this manual
•to read the chapter "Safety symbols and other identifications on
the machine", on page 16 in this manual and to comply with the
safety instructions given by the warning signs when operating
the implement
•to familiarize themselves with the implement
•to read the sections of this manual that are important for
executing the tasks that have been assigned to them.
If the operator notices safety problems with any part of the implement,
he or she must rectify the problem immediately. If this does not
constitute part of the operator's job description or if he/she does not
have the required technical skills, then he/she must report the
problem to a superior (the owner).

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Dangers associated with handling the machine
The machine has been manufactured according to the state of the art
and the certified safety regulations. Nevertheless when using the
machine dangers and impairments can occur
•for the health and life of the operator or third parties,
•for the implement itself,
•for other property.
Only use the machine
•for its intended purpose.
•in perfect, safe working order.
Immediately remedy all failures affecting the safety.
Guarantee and liability
As a matter of principle our "General terms of sale and delivery"
prevail. These will be made available to the user on the date of
conclusion of contract at the latest. Warranty and liability claims for
injury to life or property are rejected when they have been put down to
one or several of the following causes:
•improper use of the implement.
•improper assembly, start-up, operation and maintenance of the
implement.
•operating the implement with defective safety features or
incorrectly fitted or non-functioning safety and guard devices.
•non-compliance with the instruction manual regarding start-up,
operation and maintenance,
•alterations to the structure of the implement undertaken without
the manufacturer's approval.
•insufficient monitoring of machinery parts that are subject to
wear.
•faulty repair work.
•disasters due to external influences and force majeur.

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2.2 Illustration of safety advice
Safety instructions are indicated by the triangular safety symbol and
the preceding heading. The signal word (DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION) describes the severity of the threatening hazard and has
the following meaning:
DANGER
indicates an immediate hazard with high risk, resulting in death
or serious personal injury (loss of body parts or long-term
damage) if it is not avoided.
If these warnings are not heeded imminent fatal consequences
or severe bodily injury is threatened.
WARNING
indicates a possible danger with moderate risk that can result in
death or (severe) bodily injury if it is not avoided.
Failure to heed these warnings results in fatal consequences or
severe injuries under certain circumstances.
CAUTION
indicates a danger with minor risk that could cause minor or
moderate bodily injury or property damage if it is not avoided.
IMPORTANT
indicates an obligation for certain behaviour or a certain activity
to properly handle the machine.
Failure to comply with these warnings can result in disturbances
on the machine or in the vicinity of the machine.
NOTE
indicates tips for operation and particularly useful information.
These hints will help you to optimally make use of the function o
f
the machine.

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2.3 Organising measures
The operator must ensure the availability of the personal protective
equipment, e.g.:
•safety goggles
•safety shoes
•protective clothing
•skin protection, etc.
The instruction manual
•must always be kept where the implement is operated.
•must always be easily accessible to the operator and
maintenance personnel.
Regularly check all existing safety devices.
2.4 Safety devices and protective devices
Only operate the machine with all safety devices and guards fitted
and properly functioning. Regularly check all safety devices and
guards.
Defective safety devices
Defective or dismantled safety devices and protective devices can
cause hazardous situations.
2.5 Informal safety measures
Besides the safety advice in this instruction manual observe and
adhere to the national, local and generally valid advice for operational
safety, accident prevention and environmental care.
Please particularly observe the accident prevention prescriptions of
your national authorised trade association.

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2.6 Training of the staff
Only trained and instructed personnel should work with/on the
machine. The owner must clearly specify the responsibilities of
personnel for operation, maintenance, and repair.
A trainee may only operate the machine under the supervision of a
skilled person.
Personnel
Activity
Person
specially trained
for the task 1)
Instructed
person 2)
Persons with specific
professional training
(specialist workshop) 3)
Loading/transport X X X
Putting into operation ⎯X ⎯
Installation, setting up ⎯⎯X
Operation ⎯X ⎯
Maintenance ⎯⎯X
Troubleshooting and malfunction
resolution
⎯X X
Disposal X
⎯⎯
Legend: X.. allowed ⎯..not permitted
1) A person who is able to undertake a specific task and who is
permitted to perform this task for an appropriately qualified
company.
2) An instructed person is a person who has been instructed and, if
required, has had practical orientation for the assigned tasks
and the potential hazards associated with improper behaviour,
and has been educated concerning the necessary safety
features and protective measures.
3) Persons with specific professional training are considered to be
specialists. Due to their professional training, and knowledge of
the applicable regulations they can evaluate the tasks assigned
to them and can recognize possible hazards.
Comment:
A qualification equivalent to professional education can also be
acquired through multi-year activity in the applicable field.
Any servicing and maintenance task identified as a "Workshop Task"
may only be carried out by a specialised workshop. Personnel
employed by a specialized workshop have required knowledge as
well as suitable equipment (tools, lifting, and support equipment) for
proper and safe execution of tasks to service and maintain the
machine.

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2.7 Safety measures in normal operation
Only operate the machine if all safety devices and protective devices
are completely functional.
Check the machine at least once a day for externally recognisable
damage and for function of the safety devices and guards.
2.8 Dangers due to residual energy
Beware of residual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and
electric/electronic power on the implement.
Undertake appropriate measures when instructing the operating staff.
Detailed hints are again given in the relevant chapters of this
instruction manual.
2.9 Service and maintenance, fault correction
Execute prescribed adjusting, service, and inspection tasks.
Safeguard all operating media such as compressed air and hydraulic
fluid against unintentional start-up.
Carefully fasten and secure the larger components to lifting machines
when replacing such components.
Check that loose threaded connections are firmly secured. Check the
function of safety and protective devices after any maintenance work.

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2.10 Structural changes
Do not make any changes, attach anything, or convert anything on
the machine without permission from AMAZONEN-WERKE. This also
applies for welding work on bearing parts.
All attachment or conversion measures require written permission
from AMAZONEN-WERKE. Use only modification and accessory
parts approved by AMAZONEN-WERKEN to ensure that the
operating permit remains valid according to national and international
regulations.
Vehicles with official operating licenses or devices and equipment
connected to a vehicle with valid operating license or approval for
road traffic as stipulated in traffic regulations must be in the status
specified in the permission or license.
WARNING
Danger due to crushing, cutting, catching, pulling in and impact
caused by the breaking of bearing parts.
The following is prohibited
•drilling on the frame or the chassis.
•boring out existing holes on the frame or the chassis.
•welding on load-bearing parts.

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2.10.1 Spare parts and wearing parts as well as auxiliary material
Immediately exchange defective machine parts.
Use only original AMAZONE spare parts and parts subject to wear, or
parts that have been approved by AMAZONEN-WERKEN to ensure
that the operating permit remains valid according to national and
international regulations. With use of spare parts and wearing parts
from third-party manufacturers there is no guarantee that these parts
have been designed and manufactured to meet the stress and safety
requirements.
AMAZONEN-WERKE assumes no liability whatsoever for damage
arising from the use of non-approved spare parts and wearing parts,
or non-approved auxiliary materials.
2.11 Cleaning and disposal
Properly handle and dispose of used substances and materials,
particularly
•when working with lubrication systems and devices and
•when cleaning with solvents.
2.12 Operator's workstation
The implement may only be operated by one single person from the
driver's seat in the tractor.

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2.13 Safety symbols and other identifications on the machine
Always keep all safety symbols on the machine clean and in well
readable condition! Replace not readable safety symbols. Ask your
dealer for warning signs stating the relevant order number (e.g. MD
075).
Warning signs - composition
Warning signs indicate hazard zones on the implement and warn of
residual risks. These hazard zones include ongoing existing hazards
and hazards that may arise without warning.
The warning sign consists of 2 fields:
Field 1
Gives a vivid description of the danger and is surrounded by a triangle
safety symbol.
Field 2
Gives the vivid instruction to avoid these dangers.
Warning sign - Explanation
The column Order Number and Explanation gives a description of
the adjacent warning sign. The description of the warning sign is
always the same and states in the sequence indicated:
1. Description of danger.
Example: Laceration or amputation hazard.
2. Consequences when not adhering to the given advice how to
avoid dangers.
Example: Will cause severe injury to finger or hand.
3. The advice to avoid danger.
Example: Touch machinery parts only when they have come to a
complete stop.

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Order No. and explanation Warning decals
MD095
Before commencing operation read thoroughly
operators manual and safety advice!
MD 097
Standing in the lifting zone of the three-point
linkage when operating the three-point
hydraulic system presents a crush hazard for
the whole body.
This hazard may cause serious injury or even
death.
•It is prohibited to stand within the lifting
zone of the three-point linkage when
operating the three-point hydraulic system.
•Operate the controls for the tractor's three-
point hydraulic system
οonly from the proper work station.
οnever if you are in the lifting zone
between the tractor and the
implement.

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2.13.1 Positioning of warning decals and other identifications
Warning decals
The following illustrations show the arrangement of the warning
decals.
Fig. 1

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2.14 Danger when not adhering to the safety advice
Failure to comply with safety instructions
•may present a hazard to persons, the environment and the
implement.
•may render any damage claims null and void.
Specifically, failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in
the following dangers:
•Hazard to persons due to unsecured operational areas.
•Failure of important implement functions.
•Failure of stipulated methods of repair and maintenance.
•Mechanical and chemical hazards to persons
•Environmental hazard due to leaking hydraulic fluid
2.15 Safety-conscious work
Besides the safety advice in this instruction manual additionally, the
national, and generally valid operation safety and accident prevention
advice of the authorised trade association are binding.
Adhere to the advice given on the warning signs to avoid danger.
Comply with the legal traffic regulations when driving on public roads.

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2.16 Safety advice for the operator
WARNING
Crush, cut, catching, pulling in and impact hazards caused by
poor driving and operating safety.
A
lways check traffic and operational safety before putting the machine
to operation!
2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention advice
•You must comply with the advice in this instruction manual as
well as the generally applicable health and safety regulations in
your country.
•The warning and advisory decals placed on the implement give
important information for its safe operation. Adhering to these
hints serves your safety.
•Before starting up or operating the implement, be sure to check
the surrounding area (children etc.). Ensure sufficient visibility!
•It is prohibited to ride on or transport any items on the implement.
•When driving, ensure that you are in complete control of the tractor
and any machinery attached directly or as a trailer at all times.
In so doing, you must consider your personal capabilities, the
road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions, the handling
characteristics of the tractor and the effects of the mounted or
towed implement.
Coupling and uncoupling the machine
•Use only suitable tractors for coupling and transporting the
implement.
•The linkage categories of the tractor and the implement must be
compatible when coupling implements to the tractor's three-point
hydraulic system.
•Couple the implement to the specified devices according to the
instructions.
•When mounting implements at the front and/or the rear of a
tractor, do not exceed
οthe total permissible tractor weight
οthe permissible tractor axle loads
οthe permissible tyre load capacity of the tractor tyres
•Ensure that the tractor and the implement cannot accidentally
roll away before coupling or uncoupling the implement.
•It is forbidden for people to stand between tractor and implement
while the tractor is backing up to the implement for coupling.
· Standing of persons between the machine to be coupled and
the tractor is prohibited whilst the tractor is backing up.
•Before coupling and uncoupling the implement from the tractor's
three-point hydraulic system, secure the control lever for the tractor
hydraulics in such a position that accidental raising or lowering is
impossible.
•When coupling or uncoupling any implement, set the stabilisers