Argo X6 User manual

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CONTENTS
TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION, WARRANTY 1
SAFETY NOTES
2
CONTROLS
CAB
3
INSTRUMENTS AND PROGRAMMING
4
OPERATION
5
TYRES, WHEELS, BALLASTING
6
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
SPECIFICATIONS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
9
P/N 6525032M1 - X6
X6.420 Tier 4 interim
X6.430 Tier 4 interim
STD / LS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Valid for the following tractor mod-
els:
Publication N. 6525 032M1
Release 7/2014
Argo Tractors S.p.A.
42042 Fabbrico [RE] Italy
via G. Matteotti, 7
t. +39.0522.656111- f. +39.0522.656476
[email protected]
www.argotractors.com
X6 Series
Operator's Manual
SECTION

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This manual was compiled in compliance with the the ISO 3600 standards and the here contained instructions
comply the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and Directive 2010/52/EC in force in the European
Union. For tractors sold or used outside the European Union, local laws will prevail.
This Operator's Manual is valid in all countries in the world and for all models. The photos, warnings and instruc-
tions it contains concern both standard and optional equipment. Therefore you might find details on parts that
are not installed on your own tractor, depending on national laws and ordered optionals.
The tractor is provided of safety features complying to national and international laws. For your own safety, such
features should be correctly used at any time and checked for operation. Ask your dealer if you have any doubts
about their operation or their use.
* Complying to EN 15695-1:2009
Main protections on the tractors discussed in this manual. [4.1.o][4.1.p][4.1.q][4.5.b][4.5.3]
CAB
ROPS (protection against overturning) YES
FOPS (protection against objects falling from above) YES
OPS (protection against penetration of objects from sides) NO
Protection against hazardous chemicals CAT. 2*
WARNING: Any warranties for modified operation
units (safety frame, electric and hydraulic systems
a.s.o) expire if cabs are mounted that are not ap-
proved by the tractor's maker. Moreover, noise levels
and compliance with the approvals cannot be verified
in this case.
CALIFORNIA
Statement 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Units of measurement
All units of measurement used in this manual are metric
unless otherwise stated.
Use the following table to convert from metric to impe-
rial units.
mm x 0.03937 = inches
kg x 2.2 = pounds
bar x 14.5038 = PSI
Litres x 0.22 = British gallons
Litres x 0.264 = US gallons
N (Newton) x 0.225 = pound/foot
Nm x 0.738 = pound/foot
Nm x 8.85 = pound/inch
°C x 1.8 (=32) = °F
km/h x 0.62 = MPH

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Contents ...............................................................................................1-3
Tractor identification .............................................................................1-8
Introduction ..........................................................................................1-9
Warranty, pre-delivery inspections and installation .............................1-9
Warranty claim ....................................................................................1-10
Spare parts warning ...........................................................................1-10
If you move .........................................................................................1-10
Post-warranty service .........................................................................1-10
Safety ..................................................................................................1-10
Safety notes .........................................................................................2-1
Regular use ...........................................................................................2-1
Alarm and safety texts and symbols .................................................... 2-2
Safety - Tractor and implement ............................................................2-2
Safety - Introduction .............................................................................2-2
Safety - Advice for the operator ........................................................... 2-2
Safety - Danger, Warning and Caution .................................................2-3
Safety - Decals ......................................................................................2-3
Safety - Following a safety program ....................................................2-3
Safety - Cab ..........................................................................................2-4
Safety precautions................................................................................2-5
Personal protection devices (DPI) ........................................................2-5
Check your equipment .........................................................................2-8
Cleaning the tractor ..............................................................................2-9
Save the environment ..........................................................................2-9
Safety - Tractor maintenance ...............................................................2-9
Safety - Starting up ............................................................................. 2-10
Working in safety ................................................................................2-12
Follow the rules when using your tractor. .......................................... 2-12
Working in safety ................................................................................2-12
Beware of other people......................................................................2-13
Risk of overturning .............................................................................2-14
To avoid side overturning ................................................................... 2-14
To avoid back overturning ..................................................................2-16
Dangerous operations ........................................................................2-18
To engage the power take-off ............................................................2-18
Implements and attachments ............................................................ 2-20
Road transport ....................................................................................2-21
Highway Code regulations .................................................................2-21
Safety - After use ................................................................................2-22
Further notes ......................................................................................2-23
Tractor stability ...................................................................................2-25
Tractor's lifting points .........................................................................2-27
Tractor access ....................................................................................2-28
Fuel tank filling ...................................................................................2-29
Filling with AdBlue™ or DEF ...............................................................2-29
Wedges .............................................................................................. 2-30
Risks from noise .................................................................................2-31
Positions of the safety decals ............................................................2-32
Positions of safety decals - Only North American markets ...............2-36
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Section 2

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Controls - Cab ....................................................................................... 3-1
Cab .......................................................................................................3-2
Operator's seat ..................................................................................... 3-3
Seat belt ............................................................................................. 3-13
Instructor seat ....................................................................................3-14
Operator present sensor ....................................................................3-15
Cab controls ....................................................................................... 3-17
Controls on the left-hand side of the instrument turret .....................3-17
Front right controls ............................................................................. 3-20
Main instruments and controls ..........................................................3-21
Controls on the left-hand side ............................................................3-22
Controls in cab roof ............................................................................3-24
Steering column adjustment ..............................................................3-30
Cab ventilation ....................................................................................3-31
Cab temperature controls .................................................................. 3-33
Setup with automatic air conditioner ................................................. 3-33
Setup with manual air conditioner .....................................................3-37
Radio ...................................................................................................3-38
Additional Cab Features .....................................................................3-44
External controls .................................................................................3-46
Instruments and Programming ............................................................4-1
Instruments - Instrument panel ............................................................4-2
Indicator lights ...................................................................................... 4-5
Display operation ..................................................................................4-6
Alarm management priority display ..................................................... 4-9
Main display .........................................................................................4-9
Clock/Work timer .................................................................................. 4-9
Rear electronic hitch ..........................................................................4-10
Engagement/disengagement threshold of auto PTO ........................4-10
SLIP ....................................................................................................4-11
Setup of limits for auto PTO engagement/disengagement
and slip values ....................................................................................4-12
Air brakes pressure ............................................................................4-13
AdBlue™ or DEF level .........................................................................4-14
Service interval ..................................................................................4-18
Alarm from operator present sensor on seat.....................................4-18
Electra-hydraulic effectiveness .......................................................... 4-19
Counters .............................................................................................4-20
Engine controller menu ......................................................................4-21
Adjustment of screen, lamps and indicators brightness ...................4-22
Constant engine RPM rate .................................................................4-23
Selection of rear PTO engagement curve ..........................................4-24
Selection of front PTO engagement curve .........................................4-25
Errors ..................................................................................................4-26
Transmission display area .................................................................4-27
Power take-off menu ..........................................................................4-29
Accessories menu .............................................................................. 4-31
• Implement width .............................................................................4-33
• Euro/NAO market ............................................................................4-34
• Clock ................................................................................................ 4-35
• Service interval ................................................................................4-36
• Functionality (indicator lights/indicators/display on LCD) ............... 4-37
• Alarms .............................................................................................4-43
• Work hours management ...............................................................4-43
• Management of operator present control ...................................... 4-44
• Counters .......................................................................................... 4-45
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Section 3

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Operation .............................................................................................. 5-1
General Operation ................................................................................5-2
Run In Procedure ..................................................................................5-2
Starting procedure ................................................................................5-3
Starting the tractor ............................................................................... 5-4
Stopping the tractor ............................................................................. 5-4
Turning off the engine .......................................................................... 5-4
Running in ............................................................................................5-4
Cold Temperature Operation ................................................................5-5
Cold weather starting (temperatures below 0°C) ................................. 5-6
Turning off the engine .......................................................................... 5-7
Parking the tractor ................................................................................5-7
Battery master disconnect switch ....................................................... 5-8
Transmission - configurations .............................................................. 5-9
Use of the gearbox ............................................................................. 5-10
Adjustment of electro-hydraulic reverse shuttle effectiveness .........5-10
Clutch pedal operation .......................................................................5-13
Reverse shuttle control lever .............................................................5-14
Gearshift lever ....................................................................................5-15
Operation of Power Shuttle gearbox .................................................. 5-16
Starting the tractor with the clutch pedal .......................................... 5-17
Changing gear with the declutch button ...........................................5-17
Changing gear with the clutch pedal .................................................5-17
Use of reverse shuttle under load ......................................................5-19
Use of reverse shuttle with clutch pedal ...........................................5-19
Stopping and parking the tractor .......................................................5-20
Power take-off ....................................................................................5-21
Synchronized power take-off (if equipped) ........................................5-23
External PTO controls .........................................................................5-24
Auto PTO ............................................................................................5-25
Front power take-off ...........................................................................5-29
Brakes .................................................................................................5-30
Parking brake ......................................................................................5-31
Trailer air brake terminals ...................................................................5-32
Stationary ............................................................................................5-35
Differential lock ..................................................................................5-36
Two-wheel drive ................................................................................. 5-36
Adjustment of max. steering angle (setup with rigid axle) ................ 5-37
Engine set point ................................................................................5-38
Sprung axle .........................................................................................5-39
Use of the front suspension ............................................................... 5-39
Tractor transport .................................................................................5-41
Tow equipment - Front pull hook. ....................................................... 5-44
Drawbar ..............................................................................................5-45
Pick up hitch .......................................................................................5-46
Height adjustable hitch. .....................................................................5-49
Towable weights.................................................................................5-53
Electronically controlled hydraulic hitch ............................................5-56
Use of the electronic hitch .................................................................5-57
• Hitching an implement ....................................................................5-58
• Use during work ..............................................................................5-59
• Swing damping function (Antidamping) ......................................... 5-60
• Down speed control ........................................................................ 5-60
• Maximum height setting .................................................................5-60
Hydraulic valve system .......................................................................5-61
Use of the auxiliary control valves .....................................................5-62
Rear Three-Point Hitch .......................................................................5-66
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Tyres, wheels, ballasting ......................................................................6-1
Tyre Inflation Specifications .................................................................6-3
Tyre pressures, Load Capacities And Service ......................................6-4
Tyre inflation procedure ........................................................................6-6
Tyre and wheel service .........................................................................6-7
Tyre installation .....................................................................................6-7
Wheel removing procedure ..................................................................6-8
Setting The Front Wheel Toe-In ............................................................6-9
Front axle - steering stops ..................................................................6-10
Track adjustment ................................................................................6-11
Front and rear wheels bolt torques .................................................... 6-20
Front To Rear Tyre Size Combinations ................................................6-21
• wheels with bolted rims ..................................................................6-21
Front wheel fenders ...........................................................................6-22
Tractor ballast ..................................................................................... 6-24
Regular service intervals ...................................................................... 7-1
Routine maintenance table ..................................................................7-2
Recommendations before you service ................................................7-5
Lubrication and maintenance ...............................................................7-6
Running in ............................................................................................7-6
Fuel tank filling .....................................................................................7-8
Access for inspection and maintenance ............................................7-15
10 hours or daily service ....................................................................7-17
Maintenance every 50 hours ..............................................................7-41
Maintenance every 100 hours ............................................................7-42
Maintenance every 250 hours ............................................................7-49
Maintenance every 250 hours ............................................................7-53
Maintenance every 500 hours ............................................................7-60
Bleeding air from the fuel system ......................................................7-63
Maintenance every 1000 hours ..........................................................7-69
Maintenance every 1500 hours ..........................................................7-82
Maintenance every 2000 hours ..........................................................7-84
Routine maintenance, 2500 hours .....................................................7-86
Maintenance every 3600 hours ..........................................................7-87
Air conditioned cab ............................................................................7-89
• Safety notes ....................................................................................7-89
Preparing for long idle periods ...........................................................7-93
Fire prevention .................................................................................... 7-94
Electrical system ..................................................................................8-1
Electrical system - Battery .................................................................... 8-2
Battery system servicing ......................................................................8-4
Connecting a booster battery...............................................................8-5
Headlights ............................................................................................8-7
Lamp replacement ...............................................................................8-8
Fuses and relays ...................................................................................8-9
7-pin power socket for trailer .............................................................8-13
Auxiliary electrical power sockets ...................................................... 8-13
Preparing for long idle periods ...........................................................8-15
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Section 8
Section 6

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Section 9 Specifications - Alphabetical index ......................................................9-1
Weights and dimensions ......................................................................9-2
Transmission.........................................................................................9-6
Clutch ................................................................................................... 9-6
Radio specifications ...........................................................................9-11
Noise levels ........................................................................................9-12
Vibration levels ...................................................................................9-13
CE Declaration of Conformity.............................................................9-14
Issue of authorization ......................................................................... 9-15
Weights ..............................................................................................9-15
Lubricants and fuels chart ..................................................................9-16
Implement attachment points ............................................................ 9-18
Alphabetical index .............................................................................. 9-20
Contents Directive 2010/52/EU .......................................................... 9-22

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Tractor identification
Machine identification data
The tractor and its main components are identified by
serial numbers and/or manufacturing codes.
NOTE: Identification data should be communicated to your
Argo Tractors Dealer for requests of spare parts or service.
Machine identification plate
The manufacturer's plate is placed outside the cab, on
the left-hand side of the machine.
Fig.1-1
The manufacturer's plate shows the following data:
- Manufacturer
- Machine type
- Number of authorization for road circulation
- Frame number
- Manufacturing year
- Weights
- Rated engine power in kW
- EC mark
Other data are indicated on the authorization certificate.
Tractor identification number
The vehicle identification number is punched both on the
data plate and on the right-hand front side of the weight
Fig. 1-2
Position of plates and tractor identification references: 1 - Machine identification
plate; 2 - Chassis serial number; 3 - Engine identification plate.
frame (2-Fig.1-2).
Tractor identification data
The engine has its own serial number stamped on the
engine data plate (3-Fig.1-2).

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INTRODUCTION
NOTE: This manual is distributed with tractors all over the
world. The equipment indicated as standard or optional
may vary according to the country where the tractor oper-
ates. Please ask your Argo Tractors Dealer for full details
of the equipment available in your country.
The purpose of this book is to enable the owner and driver
to operate the tractor in a safe manner. Provided that the
instructions are followed carefully, the equipment will give
years of service in our tradition.
If you should not understand any part of this booklet,
please do not hesitate to ask your Argo Tractors Dealer
for advice, as these instructions must be correctly under-
stood and complied with. It is advisable to perform a daily
maintenance routine and to keep a register to record the
work hours of the machine.
When new parts are required it is important that only
genuine service parts are used. Authorised Argo Trac-
tors Dealers supply genuine parts and can give advice
regarding their fitness and use. If lesser quality spare
parts are mounted, this can cause major damages and be
a danger to the operator's safety and health. Customers
are therefore required to buy their service parts only from
an authorised Argo Tractors Dealer.
This tractor is designed only for general agricultural
operations. For his full and safe operation, follow the
directions given in this manual.
THE TRACTOR IS UNSUITABLE FOR USE IN
FORESTRY OPERATIONS.
It may become suitable for such use if a forestry kit is
installed which is EC marked and approved and whose
installation is approved by the manufacturer.
The installation and modification of the tractor must
be carried out with the highest technical standards by
specialised workshops with qualified personnel. Such
workshops must be able to guarantee and attest the
risk analysis provided for in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC concerning the foreseen and predictable
use of the tractor for forestry work and environment,
in order to carry out all required adaptations of the
tractor. This specific forestry kit must protect the
driver's seat from falling and penetrating objects.
Use in any other way as described hereunder is consid-
ered as contrary to the intended use. The Manufacturer
of the tractor accepts no liability for any damage or injury
resulting from misuse; any resulting risks must be borne
solely by the user.
Also compliance with and strict adherence to the opera-
tion, service and maintenance conditions specified by the
Manufacturer are substantial part of the intended use.
If the tractor must be used in very heavy-duty conditions
Introduction - Warranty
(e.g. deep water or extremely muddy soils), you should
ask your Argo Tractors Dealer for specific instructions, to
avoid invalidating the guarantee.
For the correct operation, service and maintenance of this
tractor you need to be fully acquainted with its specific
features and any associated safety hazards to prevent any
personal injury or damage.
Customers should use an authorised Argo Tractors Dealer
in connection with any problem regarding service and
adjustments.
WARRANTY, PRE-DELIVERY INSPEC-
TIONS AND INSTALLATION
The Company Argo Tractors, when selling new goods
to their Dealers, gives a warranty that, subject to certain
conditions, guarantees that the goods are free from
defects in material and workmanship. As this manual is
published for worldwide distribution, it is impossible to
give a precise and detailed description of the terms and
clauses of the warranty granted in each country for retail
sale. The buyers of new tractors should therefore ask their
Dealer for full details.
According to the Company's policy of continuous improve-
ment to its machines, changes in their technical features
may be made at any time without notice. The Company
accepts no responsibility for discrepancies which may
occur between the specifications of its machines and the
descriptions thereof contained in its publications.
An Argo Tractors Dealer is required to carry out certain
activities when supplying a new tractor. These consist
of a full pre-delivery inspection to ensure that the tractor
supplied is ready for immediate use, and full instruction
in the basic principles of operation and maintenance of
the tractor. These instructions will cover instruments and
controls, routine maintenance and safety precautions. All
persons who will be concerned with the operation and
maintenance of the machine should be present for these
instructions.
NOTE: The Manufacturer will not accept responsibility for
any claim resulting from the fitment of non-approved parts
or attachments, or unauthorized modification or alteration.

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WARRANTY CLAIM
A correct installation, followed by a regular maintenance,
will help in preventing malfunctions or breakdowns. If you
should detect any assembly defects or malfunctions dur-
ing the warranty period, it will be necessary to immediately
inform the Argo Tractors Dealer stating the problem, the
tractor's model, the serial number and number of worked
hours.
Immediate communication of these information to your
Dealer within the warranty period will make it possible to
analyze the problem to find the correct resolution.
The Warranty will be null and void it such communication
is not within the warranty period.
It should be noted that normal maintenance services such
as tuning, brake/clutch adjustments, and the supply of
materials used to service the tractor (oil, filters, fuel and
antifreeze) are not covered by terms of the warranty.
SPARE PARTS WARNING
Only genuine spare parts should be used as inferior
quality parts may not only impair performance, but also
be dangerous for the operator's health and safety. The
manufacturer of the tractor will not take any responsibility
for any loss, damage or liability resulting from the fitment
of such parts, and, if fitted during the normal warranty
period will invalidate the manufacturer's warranty.
IF YOU MOVE
The Argo Tractors Dealer by whom you bought your trac-
tor is sole responsible for the protection given by your
warranty. We recommend that any repair of your machine
should be made by the Dealer. If you move outside of your
selling dealer's area of responsibility, or the tractor should
operate in a different area, you should enquire and notify
the relevant authorised Argo Tractors Dealer in your new
area about your machine. This will ensure any remaining
warranty and servicing can be supported. If you moved
from the area of your original Argo Tractors Dealer without
any arrangements with the new Dealer, the latter will give
you assistance for emergencies, but will charge normal
prices, unless:
a. You make it clear that the warranty has not expired, and
b. The Argo Tractors Dealer making the repair can make
the due arrangements with the original Dealer.
POST-WARRANTY SERVICE
During the warranty period it is advisable to let your Argo
Tractors Dealer perform every repair and servicing. In this
way the Dealer is able to keep under control operation and
performances of your new tractor.
Introduction - Warranty
In order to obtain the best performances from your tractor,
it is important to go on with regular checks and servic-
ing even after the warranty is expired. Turn to your Argo
Tractors Dealer for all main service operations. A trained
engineer will spot any problems between one service
and the next.
Our engineers are regularly trained and updated on the
product, servicing techniques and the use of modern
service tools and diagnostic equipment. They receive
regular Service Bulletins, have all Workshop Manuals and
other such technical information to ensure that the repair
or service is to the standard required.
SAFETY
The safety of the operator is one of the main concerns
in designing and developing a new tractor. Designers
build in as many safety features as possible. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds thought and a more careful
approach to handling farm machinery and implements.
Therefore you are required to read through and imple-
ment the safety instructions detailed in the Safety Notes
section of this book.
CAU-
TION: In some of the illustrations used in this
Operator Instruction Book, panels or guards
may have been removed for clarity. Never op-
erate the tractor without these components
in position. If the removal of panels or guards
is necessary to make a repair, they MUST be
replaced before operation.