BSL Strautmann Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 Quick guide

Translation of
the original Operating Instructions
Forage Trailer
Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801
Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
70500902
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Printed in Germany
Please read and observe these
operating instructions before
commissioning!
Keep them for further use!

EC Declaration of Conformity
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EC Declaration of Conformity
according to the EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II A
Manufacturer:
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co.
KG
Bielefelder Straße 53
D
-49196 Bad Laer
Legal person established within the EC and authorized to compile the technical documentation:
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Straße 53
D
-49196 Bad Laer
Description and identification of machine:
Designation:
Forage Trailer
Function:
Cutting, charging, transport and distribution of green and dried-out forage
Model:
Mega-Vitesse CFS, Mega-Vitesse CFS DO
Type:
Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801
Mega
-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 Do
Serial number:
W09703000_0S38001 – W09709000_0S38999
Trade name:
Mega-Vitesse CFS, Mega-Vitesse CFS DO
We hereby explicitly declare that the machine complies with all relevant provisions of the
following E
C directives:
2006/42/EC:2006-05-17
EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC
2004/108/EC:2004-12-15
(Electromagnetic compatibility) Directive 2004/108/EC of the European
Parliament and the Council dated 15 December 2004 for approximation of
laws of the member s
tates on the electromagnetic compatibility and for
repeal of directive 89/336/EEC
Sources of the applied harmonized standards according to article 7 paragraph 2:
EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles of design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction
EN ISO 13857:2008
Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard areas from
being reached by upper
and lower limbs
EN ISO 4413:2010
Fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for hydraulic systems
and t
heir components
EN 953:1997+A1:2009
Safety of machinery - Guards - General requirements for the design and
construction of fixed and movable guards
EN 12965:2003+A2:2009
Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Propeller shafts and
their gua
rds - Safety
EN 690:1994+A1:2009
Agricultural machinery - Manure spreaders - Safety
EN ISO 4254-1:2009
Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
EN ISO 4254-1:2009
Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 11: Pick-up balers
Bad Laer, 14.05.2013
R. Kleine Niesse
Chief Designer
Vehicle Technology
Dr. J. Marquering
Head of Development
Dipl.-Kfm. W. Strautmann
Managing Director

Identification data
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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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Identification data
Please enter the machine’s identification data here. They are
registered on the type plate.
Manufacturer:
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Machine ID number:
(17-digit)
Type:
Year of manufacture:
Manufacturer’s address
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Landmaschinenfabrik
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Bad Laer
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-0
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-64
[e-mail]
Spare parts order service
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Landmaschinenfabrik
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Bad Laer
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-31
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-64
[e-mail]
Spare parts catalogue online: www.strautmann-elise.de
Please always refer to the machine ID number (17-digit) of your
machine when ordering spare parts.
Formal information about the operating instructions
Document number:
70500902
Date of compilation:
04.13
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Copyright B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u Co. KG, 2010
All rights reserved.
Reproduction, even in excerpts, only allowed with the permission of
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG.

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear customer,
You have decided in favour of a quality product from the large
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG product range. We thank
you for the confidence you have shown in us.
Upon receipt of the machine, please check for transport damage or
missing parts! Check the delivered machine for its completeness,
including the ordered optional extras, by means of the delivery note.
Only immediate complaints will give reason to compensation!
Please read and observe these operating instructions, in particular the
safety instructions, before commissioning. After carefully reading the
instructions, you will be able to fully benefit from the advantages of
your recently acquired machine.
Please make sure that all operators of the machine have read these
operating instructions before starting the machine.
In case of any inquiries or problems, please refer to these operating
instructions or call us.
Regular service and maintenance and timely replacement of worn-
out
or damaged parts will result in a longer service life of your machine.
User evaluation
Dear reader,
Our operating instructions are regularly updated. Your suggestions for
improvements will be a great help for drawing up more and more
user-friendly operating instructions. Please send your suggestions by
fax or e-mail to:
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Bad Laer
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-0
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-64
[e-mail]

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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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1User information ............................................................................................... 14
1.1 Purpose of document ........................................................................................................... 14
1.2 Location details in the operating instructions ....................................................................... 14
1.3 Applied modes of specification ............................................................................................ 14
1.4 Applied terms ....................................................................................................................... 15
2Product description .......................................................................................... 15
2.1 Overview - Assemblies ........................................................................................................ 16
2.2 Safety and protective devices .............................................................................................. 18
2.3 Overview - Supply lines between tractor and machine ........................................................ 20
2.3.1 Marking of hydraulic supply lines ............................................................................ 20
2.4 Traffic-related equipment ..................................................................................................... 22
2.5 Correct use .......................................................................................................................... 23
2.6 Hazardous areas and dangerous spots ............................................................................... 24
2.7 Type plate and CE symbol ................................................................................................... 25
2.8 License plate ........................................................................................................................ 25
2.9 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 26
2.9.1 Tyre pressure........................................................................................................... 27
2.10 Required tractor equipment ................................................................................................. 28
2.11 Noise specifications ............................................................................................................. 29
3Safety instructions ........................................................................................... 30
3.1 Safety-conscious working .................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Organisational measures ..................................................................................................... 31
3.2.1 User’s obligation ...................................................................................................... 31
3.2.2 Operator’s obligation ............................................................................................... 31
3.2.3 Qualification of staff ................................................................................................. 32
3.3 Product safety ...................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.1 Safety-conscious operation of machine .................................................................. 33
3.3.2 Safety and protective devices.................................................................................. 33
3.3.3 Structural alterations ................................................................................................ 33
3.3.4 Spare and wearing parts, auxiliary materials .......................................................... 34
3.3.5 Warranty and liability ............................................................................................... 34
3.4 Basic safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 35
3.4.1 General safety and accident prevention instructions .............................................. 35
3.4.2 Hydraulic system ..................................................................................................... 39
3.4.3 Electrical system ...................................................................................................... 40
3.4.4 P.T.O. shaft operation ............................................................................................. 40
3.4.5 Hitched machines .................................................................................................... 42
3.4.6 Brake system ........................................................................................................... 42
3.4.7 Axles ........................................................................................................................ 43
3.4.8 Tyres ........................................................................................................................ 44
3.4.9 Service and maintenance of machine ..................................................................... 45
3.5 Activity-related safety instructions and important information ............................................. 46
3.5.1 Activity-related safety instructions ........................................................................... 46
3.5.2 Important information ............................................................................................... 47
3.6 Warning and instruction signs .............................................................................................. 48
3.6.1 Warning signs .......................................................................................................... 48
3.6.2 Instruction signs ....................................................................................................... 54
3.6.3 Placing of warning and instruction signs ................................................................. 55
3.7 Risks in case of non-observance of safety instructions and warning signs ......................... 56
4Loading and unloading .................................................................................... 57
4.1 Loading and unloading by means of tractor......................................................................... 57
4.2 Loading and unloading by means of lifting equipment ........................................................ 57

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5Design and function ......................................................................................... 58
5.1 Pick-up ................................................................................................................................ 58
5.1.1 Pick-up drive ........................................................................................................... 59
5.1.1.1 Mega-Vitesse CFS ................................................................................. 59
5.1.1.2 Mega-Vitesse CFS DO ........................................................................... 59
5.1.2 Silage additive pump (optional extra) ..................................................................... 60
5.1.3 Holding-down device with pulley ............................................................................. 61
5.2 Feeder rotor ......................................................................................................................... 61
5.3 Cutting unit .......................................................................................................................... 62
5.4 Transport floor ..................................................................................................................... 63
5.5 Automatic charging system / Loading frame ....................................................................... 64
5.5.1 Switch automatic charging system on / off (easy-to-use control) ........................... 64
5.5.2 Switch automatic charging system on / off (ISOBUS control) ................................ 65
5.6 Tailgate ................................................................................................................................ 67
5.6.1 Forage trailer without metering drums .................................................................... 67
5.6.2 Forage trailer with metering drums ......................................................................... 67
5.6.2.1 Crossover conveyor................................................................................ 67
5.7 Metering drums ................................................................................................................... 69
5.8 Access door and ladder ...................................................................................................... 70
5.9 Hydraulic system of machine .............................................................................................. 71
5.9.1 Electro-hydraulic control block ................................................................................ 72
5.9.1.1 Load-sensing hydraulic system with load-sensing control line .............. 73
5.9.2 Emergency manual operation in case of failure of electrical system ...................... 74
5.9.2.1 Functional diagram for emergency manual operation ............................ 75
5.9.3 Hydraulic hose pipes............................................................................................... 77
5.9.3.1 Connect hydraulic hose pipes ................................................................ 77
5.9.3.2 Disconnect hydraulic hose pipes ............................................................ 78
5.10 Chassis ................................................................................................................................ 79
5.10.1 Bogie tandem chassis ............................................................................................. 79
5.10.2 Hydro-pneumatic tandem chassis with hydraulic levelling device (only with ISOBUS
control) 79
5.10.2.1 Check travelling height of hydraulic levelling device .............................. 80
5.10.2.2 Adjust travelling height of hydraulic levelling device .............................. 81
5.10.3 Steering axle for follow-up steering ........................................................................ 82
5.10.3.1 Unlock steering axle ............................................................................... 82
5.10.3.2 Lock steering axle................................................................................... 83
5.10.4 Steering axle for electro-hydraulic forced steering (only for bottom linkage and
ISOBUS control) ..................................................................................................... 83
5.10.4.1 Couple forced steering axle .................................................................... 83
5.10.4.2 Lock forced steering axle ....................................................................... 84
5.11 Drawbar ............................................................................................................................... 86
5.11.1 Hydraulic folding drawbar ....................................................................................... 86
5.11.2 Couple drawbar ....................................................................................................... 87
5.11.2.1 Bolt-type coupling ................................................................................... 87
5.11.2.2 Ball-type coupling and shell .................................................................... 88
5.11.3 Uncouple drawbar ................................................................................................... 89
5.11.3.1 Bolt-type coupling ................................................................................... 89
5.11.3.2 Ball-type coupling and shell .................................................................... 89
5.11.4 Dual-line compressed-air brake system ................................................................. 90
5.11.4.1 Dual-line compressed-air brake system with mechanical automatic load-
sensitive brake pressure regulator ......................................................... 91
5.11.4.2 Dual-line compressed-air brake system with hydraulic ALB regulator ... 92
5.11.4.3 Braking axles .......................................................................................... 93
5.11.4.4 Connect brake and feed line .................................................................. 93
5.11.4.5 Disconnect brake and feed line .............................................................. 94
5.12 Drawbar suspension for folding drawbar (optional extra) ................................................... 95
5.13 Supporting leg ..................................................................................................................... 95
5.13.1 Lift supporting leg to transport position ................................................................... 95
5.13.2 Lower supporting leg to support position ................................................................ 96

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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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5.14 Propeller shaft ...................................................................................................................... 97
5.14.1 Couple propeller shaft ............................................................................................. 99
5.14.2 Uncouple propeller shaft ........................................................................................ 100
5.15 Brake system ..................................................................................................................... 101
5.15.1 Dual-line compressed-air brake system ................................................................ 101
5.15.1.1 Dual-line compressed-air brake system with mechanical automatic load-
sensitive brake pressure regulator ........................................................ 102
5.15.1.2 Dual-line compressed-air brake system with hydraulic ALB regulator . 103
5.15.1.3 Braking axles ......................................................................................... 104
5.15.1.4 Connect brake and feed line ................................................................. 104
5.15.1.5 Disconnect brake and feed line ............................................................. 105
5.15.2 Hydraulic service brake system ............................................................................. 105
5.15.2.1 Emergency brake valve ......................................................................... 106
5.15.2.2 Connect hydraulic service brake system .............................................. 108
5.15.2.3 Disconnect hydraulic service brake system .......................................... 108
5.15.3 Parking brake......................................................................................................... 109
5.16 Easy-to-use control / Terminal ........................................................................................... 110
5.16.1 Easy-to-use control - Functions ............................................................................. 112
5.16.1.1 Switch road travel mode on................................................................... 114
5.16.1.2 Switch operating mode on..................................................................... 114
5.16.1.3 Switch machine off ................................................................................ 115
5.16.1.4 Switch work lights on / off ...................................................................... 115
5.16.1.5 Switch automatic charging system on / off ............................................ 116
5.16.1.6 Switch transport floor on (level I) .......................................................... 117
5.16.1.7 Double feed rate of transport floor for complete emptying (transport floor
- level II)................................................................................................. 117
5.16.1.8 Reverse feed direction of transport floor for a short time ...................... 118
5.16.1.9 Change feed rate of transport floor ....................................................... 118
5.16.1.10 Open tailgate ......................................................................................... 119
5.16.1.11 Close tailgate ........................................................................................ 119
5.16.1.12 Lift folding drawbar ................................................................................ 120
5.16.1.13 Lower folding drawbar ........................................................................... 120
5.16.1.14 Retract cutting unit ................................................................................ 120
5.16.1.15 Extend cutting unit ................................................................................. 121
5.16.1.16 Unlock steering axle .............................................................................. 121
5.16.1.17 Lock steering axle ................................................................................. 121
5.16.1.18 Lift pick-up ............................................................................................. 121
5.16.1.19 Lower pick-up ........................................................................................ 122
5.17 ISOBUS control / Terminal................................................................................................. 123
5.17.1 Field-Operator 120 - Key symbols and their meaning ........................................... 126
5.17.1.1 Switch Field-Operator 120 on / off ........................................................ 126
5.17.1.2 Switch road travel mode on................................................................... 126
5.17.1.3 Switch road travel mode off................................................................... 127
5.17.1.4 Switch discharge mode "A I" on ............................................................ 128
5.17.1.5 Switch discharge mode "A II" on (forage trailer without metering drums)128
5.17.1.6 Switch discharge mode "A II" on (forage trailer with metering drums).. 129
5.17.1.7 Switch automatic charging system on and off....................................... 130
5.17.1.8 Reverse feed direction of transport floor for a short time ...................... 131
5.17.1.9 Double feed rate of transport floor for complete emptying (transport floor
level II) ................................................................................................... 131
5.17.1.10 Switch transport floor on ....................................................................... 132
5.17.1.11 Change feed rate of transport floor during discharge ........................... 133
5.17.1.12 Crossover conveyor ccw rotation/cw rotation on .................................. 133
5.17.1.13 Stop crossover conveyor ....................................................................... 133
5.17.1.14 Switch lighting in cargo space on / off ................................................... 135
5.17.1.15 Close tailgate ........................................................................................ 135
5.17.1.16 Open tailgate ......................................................................................... 136
5.17.1.17 Lift folding drawbar ................................................................................ 136
5.17.1.18 Lower folding drawbar ........................................................................... 137
5.17.1.19 Retract cutting unit ................................................................................ 137
5.17.1.20 Extend cutting unit ................................................................................. 138

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5.17.1.21 Lock steering axle................................................................................. 138
5.17.1.22 Unlock steering axle ............................................................................. 139
5.17.1.23 Lift pick-up ............................................................................................ 140
5.17.1.24 Lower pick-up ....................................................................................... 140
5.17.2 Set machine parameters ....................................................................................... 141
5.17.2.1 Switch to "SET" menu .......................................................................... 141
5.17.2.2 Select forage trailer model ................................................................... 142
5.17.2.3 Pre-select filling degree of loaded material in cargo space.................. 143
5.17.2.4 Pre-select axle model for steering axle ................................................ 144
5.17.3 Calibration of automatic charging system ............................................................. 144
5.17.4 Service hours and transported loads counter ....................................................... 146
5.17.4.1 Reset daily service hours counter and daily transported loads counter147
5.17.5 Sensor and state overview ................................................................................... 147
5.17.5.1 Sensor connections .............................................................................. 148
5.18 SES system ....................................................................................................................... 149
5.18.1Displays on the steering computer ....................................................................... 150
5.18.2 Error diagnosis ...................................................................................................... 151
6Commissioning .............................................................................................. 152
6.1 Road traffic regulations ..................................................................................................... 153
6.2 Check tractor's compatibility.............................................................................................. 154
6.2.1 Calculate actual values ......................................................................................... 154
6.2.2 Preconditions for the operation of tractors with rigid drawbar trailers .................. 155
6.2.2.1 Combination options of coupling devices and drawgears .................... 155
6.2.2.2 Calculate actual DC value for combination to be coupled .................... 156
6.2.2.3 Calculate tractor's admissible towing capacity ..................................... 157
6.3 Secure tractor and machine against accidental starting and rolling ................................. 158
6.4 Enter cargo space ............................................................................................................. 159
6.5 Mount attachment sections, ropes and body tarpaulin ..................................................... 160
6.6 Mount terminal on the tractor ............................................................................................ 164
6.6.1 Mount easy-to-use terminal on the tractor ............................................................ 164
6.6.2 Mount ISOBUS terminal on the tractor ................................................................. 164
6.7 Adjust mounting height of folding drawbar (shop work) .................................................... 166
6.8 Mount shell to folding drawbar (shop work) ...................................................................... 167
6.9 Mount crossover conveyor ................................................................................................ 168
6.10 Remove crossover conveyor ............................................................................................. 170
6.11 Adjust length of propeller shaft to the tractor (shop work) ................................................ 173
6.12 Check machine for proper functioning .............................................................................. 174
6.13 Start-up after longer downtime .......................................................................................... 174
6.13.1 Bleed friction clutch of pick-up .............................................................................. 174
7Hitch and unhitch machine ........................................................................... 175
7.1 Hitch machine .................................................................................................................... 175
7.2 Unhitch machine................................................................................................................ 177
8Settings ........................................................................................................... 178
8.1 Pick-up .............................................................................................................................. 179
8.1.1 Operating height ................................................................................................... 179
8.1.1.1 Set additional roller feelers ................................................................... 180
8.1.2 Holding-down device with pulley ........................................................................... 181
8.2 Cutting length .................................................................................................................... 182
9Use of machine............................................................................................... 182
9.1 Charging ............................................................................................................................ 185
9.1.1 Charging with easy-to-use control ........................................................................ 187
9.1.2 Charging with ISOBUS control ............................................................................. 187
9.1.3 Eliminate clogging / blockages at the pick-up and the feeder rotor ...................... 188

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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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9.1.4 Clogging / Blockages at the pick-up and the feeder rotor cannot be eliminated from
the tractor seat ....................................................................................................... 188
9.1.5 Determine admissible loading capacity ................................................................. 189
9.2 Discharging ........................................................................................................................ 189
9.2.1 Discharging with easy-to-use control .................................................................... 190
9.2.1.1 Machine without metering drums .......................................................... 190
9.2.1.2 Machine with metering drums ............................................................... 191
9.2.2 Discharging with ISOBUS control .......................................................................... 192
9.2.2.1 Machine without metering drums .......................................................... 192
9.2.2.2 Machine with metering drums ............................................................... 193
10 Transport journeys ......................................................................................... 196
11 Service and maintenance of machine ........................................................... 198
11.1 Service and maintenance plan – Overview ....................................................................... 200
11.2 Cleaning of machine .......................................................................................................... 202
11.3 Lubrication of machine ....................................................................................................... 203
11.3.1 Lubrication plan ..................................................................................................... 203
11.3.2 Lubrication plan Mega-Vitesse CFS ...................................................................... 204
11.3.3 Lubrication plan Mega-Vitesse CFS DO ............................................................... 205
11.4 Preservation / Longer downtimes ...................................................................................... 206
11.5 Check / top up / change gear lubricant oil ......................................................................... 206
11.5.1 Quantities when filled and change intervals .......................................................... 207
11.5.2 Main gearbox ......................................................................................................... 207
11.5.3 Rotor gear .............................................................................................................. 207
11.5.4 Feed gearing.......................................................................................................... 208
11.5.5 Angular switchgear ................................................................................................ 208
11.5.6 Angular gear CFS .................................................................................................. 209
11.5.7 Metering unit, rear angular gear Mega-Vitesse CFS DO ...................................... 209
11.5.8 Check / top up oil level .......................................................................................... 210
11.5.9 Gear lubricant oil change ....................................................................................... 210
11.6 Pick-up ............................................................................................................................... 211
11.6.1 Check / Retighten tension of roller chain for pick-up drive .................................... 211
11.6.2Bleed friction clutch of pick-up ............................................................................... 212
11.7 CFS drum ........................................................................................................................... 214
11.7.1 Bleed friction and compensating clutch of CFS drum ........................................... 214
11.7.2 Remove / Mount friction and compensating clutch................................................ 215
11.7.3 Align the switch rods with respect to the switch levers of the angular switchgear
(only Mega-Vitesse CFS DO) ................................................................................ 215
11.8 Cutting unit ......................................................................................................................... 217
11.8.1 Clean cutting unit ................................................................................................... 217
11.8.1.1 Clean knife security system .................................................................. 218
11.8.2 Remove and install cutting knives ......................................................................... 220
11.8.2.1 Remove cutting knives .......................................................................... 220
11.8.2.2 Install cutting knives .............................................................................. 222
11.8.3 Grind cutting knives ............................................................................................... 223
11.8.4 Set distance between cutting knives and rotor ...................................................... 224
11.8.5 Check distance between strippers and rotor ......................................................... 226
11.8.6 Set sensor "Cutting unit retracted" ........................................................................ 227
11.9 Transport floor .................................................................................................................... 228
11.9.1 Shorten transport floor chain ................................................................................. 228
11.9.2 Lubricate chain tensioners and deflection points of transport floor chain ............. 229
11.9.2.1 Lubricate centralized lubrication points ................................................. 229
11.9.2.2 Lubricate decentralized lubrication points ............................................. 230
11.9.2.2.1 Lubricate chain tensioners and front deflection points of transport floor chain ..... 230
11.9.2.2.2 Lubricate rear deflection points of transport floor chain ........................................ 230
11.10 Metering drums .................................................................................................................. 231
11.10.1Lubricate roller chains of metering drums ............................................................. 231
11.10.2Check / Retighten tension of roller chains of metering drums ............................... 231
11.11 Hydraulic system ................................................................................................................ 233

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11.11.1Depressurize hydraulic system ............................................................................. 234
11.11.1.1 Depressurize folding drawbar with drawbar suspension ...................... 234
11.11.1.2 Depressurize forced steering axle ........................................................ 234
11.11.2Hydraulic hose pipes............................................................................................. 235
11.11.2.1 Marking and period of use of hydraulic hose pipes .............................. 235
11.11.2.2 Maintenance intervals .......................................................................... 235
11.11.2.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose pipes .......................................... 236
11.11.2.4 Installation and removal of hydraulic hose pipes (shop work) ............. 237
11.11.3Replace hydraulic filter (shop work) ...................................................................... 238
11.12 Hydraulic levelling device .................................................................................................. 239
11.12.1Oil storage tank at the hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic levelling device........... 239
11.12.1.1 Drain condensate and check / top up oil level ...................................... 239
11.13 Tyres ................................................................................................................................. 241
11.13.1Check tyres ........................................................................................................... 241
11.13.2Change tyres ......................................................................................................... 241
11.14 Brake system ..................................................................................................................... 243
11.14.1Check / Clean in-line filters of compressed-air brake system............................... 243
11.14.2Set compressed-air brake system ........................................................................ 244
11.14.3Set hydraulic brake system ................................................................................... 244
11.15 Maintenance instructions for standard chassis ................................................................. 245
11.16 Maintenance instructions for BPW hydraulic tandem chassis .......................................... 246
11.17 Tightening torques for metric screws ................................................................................ 248
12 Malfunctions ................................................................................................... 250
12.1 Malfunctions and remedy – Work...................................................................................... 250
12.2 Malfunctions and remedy – Hydraulic system .................................................................. 251
12.3 Malfunctions and remedy – Electrical system ................................................................... 252
13 Circuit diagrams ............................................................................................. 254
13.1 Hydraulic circuit diagram – Easy-to-use control / ISOBUS control ................................... 254
13.2 Electrical circuit diagrams Mega-Vitesse CFS /DO ........................................................... 256
13.2.1 Electrical circuit diagram - Easy-to-use control / ISOBUS control - Sensors ....... 256
13.2.2 Electrical circuit diagram – Easy-to-use control / ISOBUS control – Valves ........ 258
13.2.3 Electrical circuit diagram – Easy-to-use control / ISOBUS control – Control unit 260
13.2.4 Easy-to-use control / ISOBUS control – Overview, cable harness, valves .......... 262
13.3 Connection, lighting system .............................................................................................. 264
13.4 Connection, additional electrical loads .............................................................................. 264

Index
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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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A
Access door ................................................. 159
Access door and ladder ................................. 70
Adjust propeller shaft ................................... 173
Attachment sections .................................... 160
Authorized workshop ..................................... 32
Automatic charging system ................... 64, 130
B
Basic safety instructions
Axles .......................................................... 43
Brake system ............................................. 42
Compressed-air brake system ................... 43
Electrical system ........................................ 40
Hitch and unhitch machine ........................ 36
Hitched machines ...................................... 42
Hydraulic brake system ............................. 43
Hydraulic system ........................................ 39
P.T.O. shaft operation ................................ 40
Safety and accident prevention instructions
................................................................... 35
Service and maintenance .......................... 45
Transport of machine ................................. 38
Tyres .......................................................... 44
Use of machine .......................................... 37
Bleed friction clutch
CFS drum ................................................. 214
Pick-up ..................................................... 212
Blockages at metering drums ........................ 63
Bottom hitch ................................................... 86
Brake system ............................................... 243
Brake and feed line ............................ 93, 104
Braking axles ..................................... 93, 104
Deceleration ............................................. 154
Dual-line compressed-air brake system ... 90,
101
Parking brake ........................................... 109
C
Calibration of automatic charging system
Field-Operator 120 ................................... 144
CFS drum
Bleed friction clutch .................................. 214
Charging ..................................................... 185
Check cutting knives ........................... 186, 223
Circuit diagrams .......................................... 254
Cleaning ...................................................... 202
Commissioning ........................................... 152
Control
Field-Operator 120 .................................. 126
ISOBUS ................................................... 123
Control system
Easy-to-use control ................................. 110
Coupling devices and drawgears ................ 155
DC value .................................................. 156
Towing capacity ....................................... 157
Cutting knives ............................................... 62
Cutting length .......................................... 182
Cutting unit ............................................ 62, 217
Check cutting knives ............................... 224
Check strippers ....................................... 226
Clean cutting unit ..................................... 217
Extend cutting unit ................................... 138
Grind cutting knives ................................. 223
Install cutting knives ................................ 222
Knife holder ............................................. 221
Knife security system .............................. 218
Remove cutting knives ............................ 220
Retract cutting unit .................................. 137
Sensor ..................................................... 227
D
DC value ..................................................... 156
Discharge mode
Discharge mode ...................................... 128
Discharging ................................................. 189
Drawbar suspension ..................................... 95
E
Electrical system
Emergency manual operation ................... 74
F
Feeder rotor .................................................. 61
Folding drawbar ............................................ 86
Adjust mounting height ............................ 166
Coupling head ......................................... 167

Index
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Lift folding drawbar ................................... 136
Lower folding drawbar .............................. 137
Forced steering axle .................................... 234
Fuse ............................................................. 164
G
Gear lubricant oil .......................................... 206
H
Hazardous areas and dangerous spots ......... 24
Hydraulic levelling device ............................ 239
Hydraulic system ........................................... 71
Control devices .......................................... 29
Electro-hydraulic control block ................... 72
Folding drawbar suspension .................... 234
Hydraulic hose pipes ................................ 235
Hydraulic oil ................................................ 28
Load-sensing hydraulic system .................. 73
Load-sensing screw .............................71, 73
Maintenance ............................................. 233
Maximum operating pressure..................... 28
Pressure regulator ...................................... 73
Replace hydraulic filter ............................. 238
Tractor pump output ................................... 28
L
Leakage points .............................................. 39
Level indicator ................................................ 67
Lighting in cargo space ................................ 135
Loading frame ................................................ 64
Lubrication ................................................... 203
M
Maintenance plan ........................................ 200
Malfunctions ................................................. 250
Metering drums .............................................. 69
Roller chains ............................................ 231
O
Overload clutch ............................................ 183
P
Pick-up ........................................................... 58
Additional roller feelers ............................... 58
Bleed friction clutch ..........................174, 212
Clogging / Blockages ............................... 188
Friction clutch of propeller shaft ................ 59
Lift pick-up ............................................... 140
Lower pick-up .......................................... 140
Operating height ........................................ 58
Roller feelers ............................................. 58
Tighten roller chain .................................. 211
Pressure washer / Steam blaster ................ 203
Product description ....................................... 15
Propeller shaft ............................................... 97
Protective devices ......................................... 18
R
Risk
Meaning ..................................................... 15
Road traffic regulations ............................... 153
Road travel mode ........................................ 126
Roller feelers ................................................. 58
Additional roller feelers .............................. 58
S
Safety and protective devices ....................... 33
Safety instructions
Activity-related safety instructions ............. 46
Safety-conscious operation ........................... 33
Scharmüller ball-type coupling ...................... 88
Secure machine against rolling ................... 158
Secure tractor and machine ................ 158, 159
Sensor ........................................................... 63
Sensors ....................................................... 147
Service hours and transported loads counter
.................................................................... 146
Daily service hours counter and daily
transported loads counter ........................ 147
SES system ................................................. 149
Settings ....................................................... 178
Filling degree of loaded material in cargo
space ....................................................... 143
Machine parameters ................................ 141
Pick-up - Operating height ....................... 179
Pre-select axle model for steering axle ... 144
Select forage trailer model....................... 142
Shop work ..................................................... 32
Silage additive pump ..................................... 60
Slings............................................................. 57

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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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Spare and wearing parts ............................... 34
Steering axle
Electro-hydraulic forced steering axle system
SES ............................................................ 83
Follow-up steering...................................... 82
Lock steering axle .............................. 83, 138
Unlock steering axle........................... 82, 139
Stripper .......................................................... 61
Structural alterations ..................................... 33
Supporting leg ............................................... 95
T
Tailgate .......................................................... 67
Close tailgate ........................................... 135
Open tailgate ............................................ 136
Terminal ....................................................... 164
Tightening torque of wheel nuts .................. 200
Tightening torques ....................................... 248
Top hitch ........................................................ 86
Transport floor ............................................. 228
Change feed rate of transport floor .......... 133
Complete emptying .................................. 131
Hydraulic disconnection ....................... 67, 69
Reverse feed direction of transport floor . 131
Switch transport floor on .......................... 132
Transport journeys ...................................... 196
Tyres ............................................................ 241
W
Warning signs ................................................ 48
Explanation ................................................ 48
Warning and instructions signs .................. 55
Workplace, Driver's seat ................................ 33

User information
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1 User information
The chapter “User information“ provides information about how to use
the operating instructions.
1.1 Purpose of document
The present operating instructions:
• describe the operation and maintenance procedures for the
machine.
• provide important information about safety-conscious and
efficient handling of the machine.
• are part of the machine and are always to be carried along on
the machine or in the tractor.
• are to be kept for further use.
• are to be handed over to the buyer when the machine is sold.
1.2 Location details in the operating instructions
Any directional data in these operating instructions are specified in
direction of motion.
1.3 Applied modes of specification
Instructions and responses
Activities to be carried out by the operator are specified as numbered
instructions. Please keep to the order of the specified instructions.
The response to the respective instruction is marked by an arrow if
applicable. Example:
1. Instruction 1
→ response of machine to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
Lists
Lists without obligatory order are specified as lists with bullet points.
Example:
• Item 1
• Item 2
Position numbers in figures
Numbers in parentheses refer to position numbers in figures. The first
number refers to the figure, the second number to the position
number in the figure.
Example (Fig. 3/6)
• Figure 3
• Position 6

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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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1.4 Applied terms
Term The term means:
third person/party … all other persons apart from the operator.
risk … the source of a possible injury or damage to health.
manufacturer … B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG.
Machine … the short-cut forage trailer and the short-cut crop proportioning
trailer Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS
3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO.
operating element ... the component which is directly actuated by the operator, e.g. by
pressing. An operating element may be an adjusting lever, a toggle
switch, key button, rotary switch etc.
2 Product description
This chapter includes
• comprehensive information about the machine design,
• the designations of the individual assemblies and operating
elements.
Please read this chapter in the immediate vicinity of the machine if
possible, thus acquainting yourself with the machine in the best
possible way.
The machines are available with various optional extras. Due to the
individual equipment of your machine, not all descriptions included in
these operating instructions apply to your machine. Optional extras
are marked in these operating instructions and are available at extra
cost.

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2.1 Overview - Assemblies
Illustration of product and identification of essential elements.
Fig. 1
(1) Hydraulic folding drawbar for top and
bottom linkage, bottom linkage with forced
steering axle
(2) Supporting leg
(3) Main gearbox
(4) Electro-hydraulic control block
(5) Conveying unit
(6) Hinged automatic charging system (loding
frame)
(7) Pick-up
(8) CFS drum
(9) Holding-down device with pulley
(10) Roller feeler
(
11) Chain drive, CFS drum
(
12) Additional roller feeler
(
13) Rotor gear
(
14) Chassis
(
15) Access door to cargo space and access
ladder
(
16) Feed gearing, transport floor
(
17) Metering drums
(
18) Body

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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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Fig. 2
(19a) Tailgate
(19b) Tailgate with metering drums
(19c) Tailgate with metering drums and crossover conveyor
(20) Angular gear, rear, Mega-Vitesse DO
(21) Feed gearing, transport floor
(22) Parking brake
(23) Cutting unit
(24) Angular gear CFS
(25) Angular switchgear

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2.2 Safety and protective devices
This chapter shows the location of the properly installed protective
devices in protective position.
WARNING
Risk to people of being crushed, drawn in and becoming
entangled during operation of machine due to unprotected
moving machine parts!
• Start the machine only with the protective devices completely
mounted.
• Immediately replace defective protective devices.
Fig. 3
(1) Bonnet
(2) Hydraulics protective device
(3) Drawbar protective device, protective
device for forced steering axle system (only
forage trailer with forced steering axle)
(4) Holding-down device with pulley
(5) Drawbar protective device
(6) Roller feeler
(7) Protective casing, pick-up
(8) Side protector
(9) Access door to cargo space
(10) Side protector, metering drum drive, left-
hand

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-Vitesse CFS 3001, 3401, 3801, Mega-Vitesse CFS 3001 DO, 3401 DO, 3801 DO
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Fig. 4
(11) Side protector, right-hand
(12) Tunnel cover for metering drum drive
(13) Side protector, metering drum drive, right-hand
(14) Stop-cock, for securing tailgate against accidental lowering
(15) Bottom plates for feed shaft (4 pcs.)
(16a) Tailgate
(16b) Tailgate with metering drums

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2.3 Overview - Supply lines between tractor and machine
(1) Hydraulic connector "Flow line" SN 16 red
(2) Hydraulic connector "Reverse line" SN 20
blue
(3) Load sensing connector SN 6
(4) Compressed-air brake, feed line, red
(5) Compressed-air brake, brake line, yellow
(6) Power supply for control unit, 3-pole. The
feed line of the 3-pole socket should have a
minimum cable cross section of 4 mm².
(7) Lighting connector 7-pole
(8) Hydraulic connector for hydraulic brake with
hydraulic clutch according to ISO 5676
(only in case of hydraulic brake system)
(9) ISOBUS connecting cable
Fig
. 5
Your tractor should be equipped with the following hydraulic clutches
such that you will be able to take full advantage of the whole pump
capacity of your tractor's hydraulic pump:
• for the hydraulic connector "Reverse line" (2) - with hydraulic
clutches of clutch size 4,
• for the load-sensing connector (3) - with hydraulic clutches of
clutch size 2.
2.3.1 Marking of hydraulic supply lines
Hydraulic connector "Flow line"
• Label
Arrows: white
Background: red
Hydraulic connector "Reverse line"
• Label
Arrows: white
Background: blue
Explanation of hydraulic connector symbols
• P: Pressure pipe (red)
• T: Tank line (blue)