BSL strautmann Zelon CFS 2501 Quick guide

Translation of the Original
Operating Instructions
Short-cut forage wagon
Short-cut forage wagon with beaters
Zelon CFS 2501, 2901, 3301
Zelon CFS 2501 DO, 2901 DO, 3301 DO
74400904 0.000
04.15

EC Declaration of Conformity
according to the EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, 1.A
Manufacturer:
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Str. 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 Str. 53
D-49196 Bad Laer
Description and identification of machine:
Designation:
Short-cut forage wagon / Short-cut forage wagon with beaters
Function:
Cutting, charging, transport and distribution of green and dried-out forage
Model:
Zelon CFS / Zelon CFS DO
Type:
Zelon CFS 2501, 2901, 3301 / Zelon CFS 2501 DO, 2901 DO, 3301 DO
Vehicle/Machine ID number:
W09744000_0S38001 - W09749000_0S38999
Trade name:
Zelon CFS / Zelon CFS DO
We hereby explicitly declare that the machine complies with all relevant provisions of the following
EC 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 states on the electromagnetic compatibility and for
repeal of directive 89/336/EEC
Bad Laer, 07.01.2015
R. Kleine Niesse
Chief Designer
Vehicle Technology
Dr. J. Marquering
Head of Development
Dipl.-Kfm. W. Strautmann
Managing Director
Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. P. Strautmann
Managing Director

Identification data
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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
Vehicle/Machine ID number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Type:
Year of manufacture:
Manufacturer’s address
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196 Bad Laer
Phone: + 49 (0) 5424 802-0
Fax: + 49 (0) 5424 802-64
E-mail: [e-mail]
Spare parts order service
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196 Bad Laer
Phone: + 49 (0) 5424 802-30
Fax: + 49 (0) 5424 802-64
E-mail: [e-mail]
Spare parts catalogue online: www.strautmann-elise.de
Please always refer to the vehicle/machine ID number of your machine when ordering spare parts.
Formal information about the operating instructions
Document number: 74400904 0.000
Date of compilation: 04.15
© Copyright B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG, 2015
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!
Read and observe these operating instructions and any other included operating instructions for
individual machine components before the first start-up; in case of doubt, the details and information
contained in such sub-supplier documentation shall prevail! In particular observe the safety
instructions, thus being 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.
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.
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.

Contents
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Contents
1User information 10
1.1 Purpose of document 10
1.2 Keeping of operating instructions 10
1.3 Location details in the operating instructions 10
1.4 Applied modes of specification 10
1.5 Applied terms 11
1.6 Activity-related safety instructions and important information 12
1.6.1 Activity-related safety instructions 12
1.6.2 Important information 12
2Product description 13
2.1 General overview of machine 14
2.2 Drawgear 15
2.3 Conveying unit 16
2.4 Brake system 17
2.4.1 Dual-line compressed-air brake system with mechanical automatic load-sensitive
brake (ALB) regulator 17
2.4.2 Braking axle 18
2.5 Stop-cock for securing tailgate 18
2.6 Supply lines between tractor and machine 19
2.6.1 Marking of hydraulic supply lines 20
2.7 Type plate 20
2.8 Technical data 22
2.8.1 General data 22
2.8.2 Tyre pressure 23
2.8.3 Required tractor equipment 23
3Safety instructions 25
3.1 Correct use 25
3.2 Safety-conscious working 25
3.3 Organisational measures 26
3.3.1 User’s obligation 26
3.3.2 Operator’s obligation 26
3.3.3 Qualification of operator 27
3.4 Product safety 27
3.4.1 Hazardous areas and dangerous spots 27
3.4.2 Safety-conscious operation of machine 28
3.4.3 Safety and protective devices 28
3.4.4 Structural alterations 28
3.4.5 Spare and wearing parts, auxiliary materials 29
3.4.6 Warranty and liability 29
3.5 Basic safety instructions 29
3.5.1 General safety and accident prevention instructions 29
3.5.2 Hydraulic system 32
3.5.3 Electrical system 32
3.5.4 Propeller shaft operation 33
3.5.5 Hitched machines 34
3.5.6 Brake system 34
3.5.7 Axles 35
3.5.8 Tyres 35
3.5.9 Operation of machine 36
3.5.10 Service and maintenance of machine 36
3.6 Warning and instruction signs 37
3.6.1 Warning signs 37
3.6.2 Instruction signs 42

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3.7 Risks in case of non-observance of safety instructions and warning signs 45
4Loading of machine 46
4.1 Loading by means of tractor 46
4.2 Loading by means of lifting devices 47
5Commissioning 48
5.1 Check tractor's compatibility 49
5.1.1 Calculate actual values 49
5.1.2 Preconditions for the operation of tractors with rigid drawbar trailers 50
5.1.2.1 Combination options of coupling devices and drawgears 50
5.1.2.2 Calculate actual DC value for combination to be coupled 51
5.1.2.3 Calculate tractor's admissible towing capacity 52
5.2 Secure tractor and machine against accidental starting and rolling 53
5.3 Hydraulic system of machine 54
5.3.1 Connect hydraulic hose pipes 54
5.3.1.1 Open hydraulic system 55
5.3.1.2 Load-sensing mode 55
5.3.2 Disconnect hydraulic hose pipes 56
5.4 Drawbar 56
5.4.1 Adjust mounting height of folding drawbar 56
5.4.2 Couple drawbar 58
5.4.2.1 Bolt-type coupling 58
5.4.2.2 Ball-type coupling and shell 59
5.4.2.3 Tow-hook (hitch hook) and drawbar lug (hitch ring) 59
5.4.3 Uncouple drawbar 60
5.4.3.1 Bolt-type coupling 60
5.4.3.2 Ball-type coupling and shell 60
5.4.3.3 Tow-hook (hitch hook) and drawbar lug (hitch ring) 61
5.5 Mechanical supporting leg 61
5.5.1 Lift mechanical supporting leg to transport position 61
5.5.2 Lower mechanical supporting leg to support position 62
5.6 Propeller shaft 63
5.6.1 Adjust length of propeller shaft to tractor 64
5.6.2 Couple propeller shaft to tractor 65
5.6.3 Uncouple propeller shaft from tractor 66
5.7 Brake system 67
5.7.1 Dual-line compressed-air brake system with mechanical automatic load-sensitive
brake (ALB) regulator 67
5.7.1.1 Connect brake and feed line 67
5.7.1.2 Disconnect brake and feed line 68
5.7.1.3 Release compressed-air brake via release valve 68
5.7.2 Hydraulic service brake system 69
5.7.2.1 Emergency brake valve 70
5.7.2.2 Connect hydraulic brake system 71
5.7.2.3 Disconnect hydraulic brake system 72
5.7.3 Parking brake 72
5.7.3.1 Release / Apply parking brake 72
5.8 Mount control set on the tractor 73
5.8.1 Mount easy-to-use control set on the tractor 73
5.8.2 Mount ISOBUS control set on the tractor 73
5.9 Pick-up 74
5.9.1 Set operating height 74
5.9.2 Set holding-down device with pulley 75
5.10 Crossover conveyor 76
5.10.1 Pull out crossover conveyor 76
5.10.2 Push in crossover conveyor 78
5.11 Open / Close access door 80
5.12 Body 81

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5.12.1 Mount body side panels, ropes and body tarpaulin 81
5.12.2 Unfold / Collapse folding grille 84
5.13 Tailgate with telescopic function 85
5.13.1 Prepare tailgate for telescopic operation 85
5.13.2 Prepare tailgate for normal operation 87
5.14 Activate / Deactivate silage additive pump (with easy-to-use control) 88
6Operation 89
6.1 Easy-to-use control 89
6.1.1 Design 89
6.1.2 Functions of the easy-to-use control 91
6.1.2.1 Switch road travel mode on 92
6.1.2.2 Switch operating mode on 93
6.1.2.3 Switch machine off 94
6.1.2.4 Switch work lights on/off 94
6.1.2.5 Switch automatic charging system on/off 95
6.1.2.6 Switch transport floor on (level I) 96
6.1.2.7 Double feed rate of transport floor for complete emptying (level II) 96
6.1.2.8 Reverse feed direction of transport floor for a short time 97
6.1.2.9 Change feed rate of transport floor 97
6.1.2.10 Open tailgate 98
6.1.2.11 Close tailgate 98
6.1.2.12 Lift folding drawbar 98
6.1.2.13 Lower folding drawbar 99
6.1.2.14 Retract cutting unit 99
6.1.2.15 Extend cutting unit 100
6.1.2.16 Unlock steering axle 100
6.1.2.17 Lock steering axle 100
6.1.2.18 Lift pick-up 100
6.1.2.19 Lower pick-up 101
6.2 ISOBUS control 101
6.2.1 Design of ISOBUS control 101
6.2.2 Display information in Working menu 104
6.2.3 Functions and their symbols 105
6.2.4 Set machine parameters 117
6.2.4.1 Call up SET menu 118
6.2.4.2 Pre-select filling degree of loaded material in cargo space 119
6.2.5 Calibration (ISOBUS control) 119
6.2.5.1 Calibrate automatic charging system 119
6.2.6 Operating hours counter, service hours counter and transported loads counter 120
6.2.6.1 Call up Counter menu 121
6.2.6.2 Reset daily counters 121
7Transport journeys 122
7.1 Transport journeys with partly discharged machine 123
8Use of machine 124
8.1 Charging 125
8.1.1 Charging with easy-to-use control 127
8.1.2 Charging with ISOBUS control 128
8.2 Discharging 129
8.2.1 Discharging with easy-to-use control 129
8.2.1.1 Machine without beaters 129
8.2.1.2 Machine equipped with beaters 130
8.2.2 Discharging with ISOBUS control 132
8.2.2.1 Machine without beaters 132
8.2.2.2 Machine equipped with beaters 133
8.2.3 Determine admissible loading capacity 135
8.2.4 Bulk densities of different materials 135
9Service and maintenance of machine 136
9.1 Operating media 138

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9.2 Service and maintenance plan - Overview 139
9.3 Cleaning of machine 141
9.4 Lubrication of machine 142
9.4.1 Lubrication plan 143
9.4.2 Check / Top up central lubrication 144
9.5 Check/top up/change gear lubricant oil 145
9.5.1 Feed gearing of transport floor 145
9.5.2 Main gearbox of cutting unit 146
9.5.3 Angular gear of beater unit 146
9.5.4 Check/Top up oil level 147
9.5.5 Change gear lubricant oil 147
9.6 Cutting unit 148
9.6.1 Clean knife security system 148
9.6.2 Remove and install cutting knives 149
9.6.2.1 Remove cutting knives 150
9.6.2.2 Install cutting knives 151
9.6.3 Grind cutting knives 152
9.6.4 Set distance between cutting knives and rotor 152
9.6.5 Check distance between strippers and rotor 154
9.6.6 Set "Cutting unit retracted" sensor 155
9.7 CFS drum 156
9.7.1 Check / Retighten chain tension of CFS drum 156
9.8 Pick-up 156
9.8.1 Align switch rod of pick-up circuit 156
9.8.2 Bleed friction clutch of pick-up 157
9.8.3 Check/Retighten tension of roller chain for pick-up drive 158
9.9 Beaters 159
9.9.1 Check/Retighten tension of roller chains of beaters 159
9.9.2 Readjust jaw clutch of beater circuit 160
9.10 Transport floor 160
9.10.1 Shorten and tighten transport floor chain 160
9.11 Crossover conveyor 162
9.11.1 Tighten / Adjust crossover conveyor 162
9.12 Hydraulic system 163
9.12.1 Depressurize hydraulic system 163
9.12.1.1 Depressurise folding drawbar with drawbar suspension 164
9.12.2 Hydraulic hose pipes 164
9.12.2.1 Marking and period of use of hydraulic hose pipes 164
9.12.2.2 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose pipes 165
9.12.3 Replace hydraulic filter 165
9.13 Brake system and chassis 166
9.13.1 Check/Clean in-line filters of compressed-air brake system 166
9.13.2 Set compressed-air brake system 167
9.13.3 Drain compressed-air reservoir of compressed-air brake system 168
9.13.4 Set hydraulic brake system 169
9.13.5 Check tyres 170
9.13.6 Change tyres 170
9.13.7 Lubrication and maintenance plan – Chassis 172
9.13.8 Lubricate brake shaft bearing 173
9.13.9 Lubricate standard slack adjuster 174
9.13.10Check clearance of wheel hub bearing 174
9.13.11Check brake linings 175
9.13.12Check brake 175
9.14 Tightening torques 176
9.14.1 Tightening torques for metric screws 176
9.14.2 Tightening torques for wheel nuts 177
10 Remedy of malfunctions 177
10.1 Eliminate clogging at the pick-up and the feeder rotor 177

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10.2 Replace bolt of shear bolt coupling 178
10.3 Emergency manual operation in case of failure of electrical system 178
10.4 Overview of other malfunctions and remedial actions 182
10.4.1 Hydraulics 182
10.4.2 Electrics 183
10.4.3 Working 184
11 Disassembly / Disposal 185
12 Circuit diagrams 186
12.1 Hydraulics 186
12.2 Electronics – Cable harness overview 188
12.3 Electronics – Valves 190
12.4 Electronics – Sensors 192
12.5 Electronics – Work lights 194

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
These operating instructions:
 describe the operation, service and maintenance of the machine,
 provide important information about safety-conscious and efficient handling of the machine.
Please contact us for further inquiries.
1.2 Keeping of operating instructions
The operating instructions are part of the machine.
Therefore, always keep these operating instructions in the machine.
Hand these operating instructions over to the buyer when the machine is sold.
1.3 Location details in the operating instructions
Any directional data in these operating instructions refer to the direction of motion.
1.4 Applied modes of specification
Instructions and responses
Activities which have to be carried out in a predetermined order are specified as numbered
instructions. Always adhere to this order. In some cases, the response of the machine to the
respective instruction is marked by an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
→ Response of machine to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
Lists
Lists without predetermined 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) means figure 3, position 6.
Lines of position in figures
Starting from the position numbers, the lines of position refer to the respective components.