ArmaTrac Fruit Garden Series User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
FRUIT GARDEN
502-504 FG / 702-704 FG / 802-804 FG
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Manufacturer : ERKUNT TRACTOR INDUSTRY, INC.
Factory : Organize Sanayi Bölgesi Batı Hun Cad. No:2 06935 Ankara, TR
Phone : [phone] (Pbx)
Fax : [phone]
Call Center : [phone]
Web site : www.armatrac.com
E-Mail : [email protected]
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Dear Farmer,
Welcome to the Armatrac Family.
User’s manual is designed considering the user of the
tractor primarily. Detailed information required for the
understanding of the specifications of your tractor and
keeping it as brand new for a long time are provided in this
manual. We recommend you to read the manual thoroughly.
Understanding the information provided here shall allow you
to obtain best efficiency from your tractor, and to save fuel
and/or time.
Do not forget that your tractor is designed as a work machine.
Pay attention to the maintenance schedule and make a habit
of performing the daily inspections. Maintenance, repair
and settings are performed by specially trained authorized
services as they require use of special tools and correct
technical data, and these are provided in this manual.
Use original Armatrac spare parts only to obtain maximum
efficiency from your tractor.
New product specifications may not be included in this
manual as Armatrac develops its products continuously.
Therefore, we reserve the right to make changes without
prior notification.
Always follow the applicable rules and regulations even if
they are not mentioned in this manual.
FOREWORD
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Transmission number is on the rear left of the transmission for
Fruit Garden models with ZF transmission.
Erkunt front axle number is located on the left side of the front
axle.
TRACTOR CHASSIS NO, ENGINE NO, FRONT AXLE NO, CAB NO, TRANSMISSION NO AND
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
Engine number can be found on the right or left of the engine. Tractor identification plate is located under the dash panel of all
tractor models. It includes information such as engine number
and chassis number.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
ROPS number is located on the upper right side of the ROPS.
Ensure that this label is has not fallen down so that the tractor
passes the inspection.
ROPS No.
Identification Plate
Transmission No.
Front Axle No.
Engine No.
Chassis No.
Tractor chassis number is located on the right side of front
ballast bracket. Tractor ID can be read from this number.
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GENERAL INFORMATON
- Read the contents of this manual carefully.
- Never leave the ignition key on the tractor.
Before starting any setting, repair, inspection and cleaning
operation on the tractor or on the equipment attached to
the tractor, ensure that the engine is stopped, gear is in
neutral, parking brake is applied, PTO is adjusted and all
other movable parts are stopped.
- Remove battery negative (-) terminal or turn off the main
switch when you need to intervene the electrical system or
to perform welding on the body.
- Never make an intervention and never open the radiator
cap while the engine is hot.
- Have a fire extinguisher on your tractor and keep it on a
safe position that can easily be reached.
- Do not operate your tractor in confined places without
adequate ventilation as the exhaust gases may be
dangerous.
- Select the proper axle width for the work to be done and
for the terrain in order to maintain the stability of your
tractor.
- Do not approach the tractor with a cigarette or open
flame.
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BEFORE OPERATING
- Ensure that no living beings or obstacles are available
around the tractor.
- Make sure that the draw connection is adjusted correctly.
(risk of rolling over)
- Install the front ballasts while drawing a heavy load or
equipment. Install the rear ballasts when you use the front
lifting equipment.
- Do not operate and move the tractor without sitting on the
seat.
- Remember to press on the clutch pedal after taking
the shift lever and PTO levers to neutral. (safe operation
mechanism) We do not advise to operate the tractor without
shifting to neutral.
- Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity. Immediately wipe clean
in case of any leak. (risk of fire)
- Always check oil levels.
- Check tire pressures.
WHILE OPERATING
- Always follow the traffic signs and signals.
- Do not get on/off the tractor while it is moving.
- Do not have a passenger beside the driver.
- Always drive the tractor with the proper speed for the
terrain structure and for the equipment used. (see Speed
tables)
- Be careful to maintain the stability of the tractor in rough
terrain.
- Never add fuel while the tractor is moving or engine is
operating.
- Do not stand between the equipment and tractor.
- Do not release your foot from clutch pedal while starting
and shifting. (risk of ramping)
- Do not shift to neutral while moving down the slopes.
- To decelerate, press the brake and decrease the speed in a
controlled manner first, and then press the clutch pedal. Do
not press the brake pedal for a long period and continuously.
(quick wear risk)
- Decrease the speed of the tractors in turns and slopes.
(risk of drifting)
- Drive the tractor slowly if you are pulling a loaded trailer
equipped with special brake. Do not pull such trailers with
high tonnage.
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- Use the drawbar while removing the stumps or while drawing
heavy loads. Do not use lifting arm or centre arm for drawing.
- Do not take sharp bends when the PTO works under high
load. (risk of damage)
- Adjust the rear-view mirror.
- Do not start by applying full throttle when the starter shall
be operated.
- Tractor shall be operated at idle for 3 minutes at least after
it is started. However it shall not be operated at idle for a long
period.
WHILE PARKING
- Park on a level surface as much as possible.
- Ensure that the parking brake is firmly applied.
- Shift to 1st gear if you have parked the tractor upwards the
slope; or shift to reverse if you have parked downwards.
- Chock the wheels when required.
- Do not leave any equipment as hanged. Lower the equipment
safely. (risk of injury)
WHILE STOPPING
- Run the engine at idle for 3 minutes at least to ensure that
the turbo unit speed is decreased and the unit is lubricated
properly.
- Apply the parking brake and stop the engine.
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WARNINGS ON THE SITUATIONS THAT MAY
BE HARMFUL AND RISKY FOR HUMAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- Pay attention to protect the environment while discarding
the used oils after replacing any type oil used in the tractor.
For this purpose, deliver these oils to authorized waste
disposal facilities.
- Coolant includes antifreeze. Never use the tractor without
antifreeze. Pay attention to protect the environment while
discarding the waste water with antifreeze if you replace the
coolant.
- Batteries contain sulphuric acid and lead. Pay attention
to protect the environment while discarding the used and
expired batteries. Never dispose them of with the normal
household waste, always deliver them to authorized waste
disposal facilities.
- Pay attention to protect the environment while discarding
any type of parts, tires etc. replaced during maintenance
and repair operations.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE TRANSPORT AND
TOWING OF THE TRACTOR
- Start the tractor with the starter only and never tow the
tractor with a speed exceeding 16 km/h.
- During the towing operation, driver shall steer and
manage the tractor.
Tractor shall only be towed from the front ballast and its
bracket or from the rear drawbar. Attempting to tow from
other points is not suitable for your tractor and for your
personal safety.
- Never stand in the vicinity of the tractor when it shall be
towed out of rough terrain.
- Always take safety precautions when the tractor shall be
transported by a bigger transport vehicle; and perform the
loading operation when the truck trailer is placed on a level
surface.
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EMERGENCY EXITS
- Immediately leave the tractor using left and right sides in
cases of emergency.
RECOMMENDED JACKING POINTS
- Take the tractor on a level and concrete surface before
jacking it.
- Place the jack to the transmission end on the rear of the
tractor or to the front axle carrier part.
- For the safety of the lifting operation, pay attention to the
precautions in the user’s manual.
- Jack capacity shall be suitable for the tractor weight.
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHALL BE
TAKEN TO PREVENT TURNING OVER OF THE
TRACTOR
- Decelerate the tractor before turns.
- Do not drive too close to the sides of the road and to the
trenches while carrying grain stocks.
- Do not attempt to draw loads exceeding the drawing
capacity of the tractor.
- When you need to work on a slope, keep the heavy side of
the tractor facing upwards the slope.
Do not move the tractor forward if the tractor is stuck on the
mud and you cannot take the required precautions; and tow
it with the help of another vehicle.
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Unit Standards Climate
SAE API ACEA
Engine Oil 15W40-PO-Maximus Turbo Diesel Extra CI-4/CH-4 E7. Summer-Winter
Gearbox PO-Maxitrak Transmission 300 GL-4 Summer-Winter
Differential Oil PO-Maxitrak Transmission 300 GL-4 Summer-Winter
Front Differential Oil PO-Maxigear Universal Keban EP 80W-90 LS GL-4 Summer-Winter
Brake Hydraulic Oil TUTELA LHM (CNH 610) Summer-Winter
Antifreeze With Ethylene Glycol content -30/150 C
Fuel Stabilized diesel fuel conforming with EURO
standards.
* 10.5 l of engine oil is used for four-cylinder engines, and 7.5 l of engine oil is used for three-cylinder engines.
* 6 l of oil is used on the Erkunt front differential system, and 0.7 l of oil is used on the side reduction covers; thus a total of 7.4 l of oil is
used.
RECOMMENDED OILS
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STARTING
BEFORE OPERATING
The things that shall be done for safe operation of your
tractor are shared with you in this section.
Never start the engine and tractor if you have not already
familiarized yourself with all the controls on the tractor.
Finding out what a feature or functions does once the tractor
is moving may be too late.
You shall perform daily maintenance on your tractor.
These maintenance operations are as follows:
- Check the engine oil level before starting the engine.
- Check the level of the transmission and hydraulic lifter oils.
- Check the level of the radiator coolant.
- Check the level of the radiator coolant.
- Check the cleanliness of the air filter. Clean the dirty and
blocked filters with pressurized air.
To start the engine,
- Bring the ignition switch to position 1 and wait until the
heating warning lamp on the indicator is turned off. (This
procedure shall be carried out several times in cold weather.)
- Press the clutch pedal completely when the warning lamp
is turned off.
- Switch the engine on by turning the ignition switch to start
position.
Warning: Ensure that the protection and safety elements on
the tractor are installed and placed properly.
Use the steps for getting on and off the tractor. “Do not get on
the tractor by taking support from elements such as steering
wheel and control levers.” Ensure that all control levers are
at neutral position before operating the engine. Do not leave
your tractor running in confined places.
Do not intervene the control levers when you are not sitting on
the seat your tractor.Follow the label information provided on
the safety and warnings section for turbo engines.
Starting period shall not exceed 15 seconds to ensure a longer
service life of starter and battery.
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STARTING
IGNITION SWITCH AND START BUTTON
This is the most important component in vehicles that
is used to ensure that the energy required for the first
movement of the engine and operation of all consumers is
distributed safely.
It is available in various types and models. Most common
versions are the locking types that prevent a second starting
operation after starting.
A start button is used to increase the safety of the start
system.
Ignition Switch Positions
(P) Park Position:
This is used to operate consumers such as park lamps,
brake lamps and tape.
Position (0) (Off):
There is no electrical current in this position. Ignition switch
shall be at position “0” (off) when the tractor is not operated.
It is possible to remove the ignition key.
Position (1) (On):
Various circuits have electrical current. Supply pump
is activated. Warning lamps on the instrument panel,
interior illumination lamp and digital display counters are
operational. Glow plugs start to heat at position “1”, and
they provide heating for 15 to 21 seconds as per the ambient
temperature. Glow warning lamp shall be illuminated
throughout the heating period of glow plugs when the
ignition switch at position “1”.
Position (2) (Start):
Start position is used for providing the first movement to the
engine. Ignition switch returns to position “1” when the key
is released after starting.
Start Button: Press
this button and turn
the ignition key while
starting.
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STARTING
These are practices that shall be paid attention by the users
before and after the operation to increase the performance
of the tractor, extend its service life and achieve most work
with minimum fuel with daily maintenances.
Coolant level of the tractor shall be checked before operation.
Radiator coolant level shall be over the cores inside the
radiator.
Radiator core openings shall be empty and clean. They shall
be cleaned with pressurized air and water for this purpose.
Air filters shall be replaced at recommended intervals in
periodical maintenances. (see Warranty and maintenance
manual)
Tire pressures shall be checked as per the operating
conditions.
Warning: Ignition switch shall be at position P (Park position)
when you need to operate the consumers in park position.
Otherwise, service life of the supply pump shall be reduced as
supply pump shall be operational at all times.
Do not exert power to remove the ignition key at position “P”.
Warning: Coolant is important to ensure efficient operation
of the cooling system and to prevent freezing of water in
cold weather. Radiator core openings shall not be clogged by
materials such as stems, straw etc.
Cleanliness of the air filter is important for fuel economy and
performance.
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CONTROLS AND
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
INSTRUMENT
Instruments used in your tractor include engine coolant
temperature, engine tachometer, fuel level indicator and the
symbols that operate during usage.
1. Engine coolant temperature indicator
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. Warning
lamp illuminates if the engine temperature is increased
excessively.
2. Engine tachometer
Indicates the engine speed as rpm. Run the engine at proper
speed to ensure maximum service life and benefit.
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3. Fuel level indicator
Indicates the fuel level in the tank. Always keep the fuel tank
full to prevent air ingress to the fuel system, and to minimize
generation of water due to condensation.
4. Engine operating hours and PTO speed indicator
The upper one of these two indicators placed on the tractor
indicator shows the engine operating hours. And the lower
one shows the PTO speed. PTO speed is 540 and 750 rpm
as standard.
Warning: Warning symbols on the instrument panel indicate
the warnings and operating conditions of the systems
operating on your tractor. PTO speed cannot be read in digital
screen in some of our models. Ratio of PTO speed to engine
speed is indicated in green and red on the indicator scale.
Moving of the indicators when the ignition is switched off is
caused by step engine feature and this is normal.
Engine operating hours
Power take off speed
Lamp on the indicator
illuminates when the fuel
level is low.
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CONTROLS AND
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS
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L1 Pre-Heating Warning
Pre-heating warning lamp indicates that the glow plugs on
the engine are heated and engine is ready to start after it is
turned off. Symbol is illuminated directly when the ignition
is switched on and it is turned off in 10 seconds and then
you can press the starter. This procedure shall be carried out
several times in winter.
L2 Water in Fuel
Water also enters to the injectors with the diesel fuel when
stabilized fuel is not used. This warning lamp illuminates as
engine injectors cannot inject this mixture and water shall
not be burnt. Check the engine water retainer filter.
L3 PTO Clutch Engaged Warning
It is activated within a few seconds when PTO is engaged. It is
turned off when the PRO lever is taken to PTO stop position.
L4 Trailer Right-Left Warning
When a trailer is connected to the tractor and power
connection is performed, trailer signal lamps also illuminate
with the tractor signal lamps when left or right signal is
given from the signal lever.
L1 4WD Front Wheel Drive Warning
Light illuminates with the activation of 4WD (4 wheel drive)
lever located under the seat of the tractor.
It is turned off when the feature is deactivated.
L6 Brake Hydraulic Level Warning
This lamp illuminates when the tractor brake hydraulic oil
level is low. In such a condition, you shall continue to drive
your tractor after topping up brake hydraulic oil immediately
for the safety of driving and your life.
L7 Right-Left Signal Warning
It illuminates with the command taken from the signal lever
on right or left turns.
L8 Low Fuel Level
This lamp illuminates to warn the driver when the fuel level
is low. You shall top up fuel if you will continue on working.
L9 Hydraulic Oil Filter Warning
Hydraulic oil filter lamp illuminates when the oil is not
replaced or in case of any blockage. Thus, blockages shall be
prevented by having the maintenances performed in time.
L10 Park Illumination
This lamp is activated automatically when the park and low
beam functions are activated.
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