Holder C-Trac A4 VG 40 EP User manual

Date of Issue: 17.11.2006
Order No.: 145 052
OperatingInstructions
C-Trac
C 9700
C 9700 H
C 9800 H
C 9.72
C 9.72 H
C 9.83 H
C 9.78 H
C 9.88 H

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Foreword
We congratulate you for having chosen a product from
HOLDER.We would like you to be able to work safely with
your tractor and without malfunctions, and therefore we
recommend you follow the instructions in this operating
manual.You alsoensuregettingfullvaluefrom yourtractor,
save yourself trouble and maintain your warranty. The
operatingmanualprovidesyouwiththerequired information.
Development
Due to the continuous improvements made in the design
and equipment of our tractors, deviations between this
operatingmanual and your tractormay be possible.
Despitetakingallcarepossibleinthecreationofthismanual,
we cannot fully exclude mistakes. Please note that the
technical data, illustrations and descriptions contained in
thismanualarenot bindingandnolegal claimscanbemade
onthe basis hereof.
This operating and maintenance manual is supplied with
each tractor.Keep this in a safe place where it is available
forthedriver and owner at any time. If theyshould get lost,
the owner must get a replacement from the manufacturer.
Thepersonnelconcernedwiththeoperationandmaintenance
ofthe tractors mustbe madeacquaintedwith theoperating
andmaintenancemanual.Theownermustensurethatevery
operatorhas received, readand understood thismanual.
We thank you for reading and observing this manual. In
case you still have any questions, suggestions for
improvements or discovered mistakes, please contact our
customer service.
General Notes on Service
Detach the warranty card, have it filled in by your dealer
and send the signed card to us.
Have the scheduled services carried out at the proper
intervalsand have itconfirmed with thedealer'sstamp and
signatureinthismanual.Please notethat warrantycanonly
beclaimedif the regular services have been carriedoutas
scheduled.
Descriptions and illustrations can be related to special
equipment not installed in your tractor.

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Foreword
Incase ofquestions regardingyourtractor,pleasestate the
followingdata:
TractorModel ................................................ eg C 9800 H
EngineSerialNumber .................................. eg00542087
ChassisSerial Number................................. eg52410101
Date of Sale, or Date of Complaint............. eg02.01.2003
OperatingHours ............................... eg 500 servicehours
Date of Issue and ManualVersion
November2006
Wewish you safedriving andtroublefreeworking withyour
HOLDERC-Trac.
Gebrüder Holder GmbH
Max-Holder-Straße1
72555Metzingen
Phone(Germany) 07123966 -0
Fax [phone] - 228
E-mail:[email protected]
www.holder-gmbh.com
Explanations ofTerminology:
DANGER
Indicatesprocedureswhichmustbeobserved
exactlytopreventdangertothelifeandlimbs
ofpersons.
CAUTION
Indicatesprocedureswhichmustbeobserved
exactly to prevent personal injuries.
ATTENTION
Indicatesprocedureswhichmustbeobserved
exactly to prevent damage to and/or
destructionofobjectsandequipment.
NOTE
Indicates technical requirements requiring
specialattention.

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Chapter PageChapter Page
Table of Contents
MaintenanceSchedule................................................161
MaintenanceSchedule................................................161
MaintenanceduringtheFirstPeriod ofOperation .......165
MaintenanceasRequired ...........................................167
MaintenanceAccordingtoIntervals............................173
MaintenanceEvery125 ServiceHours.......................173
MaintenanceEvery500 ServiceHours.......................181
MaintenanceEvery1000ServiceHours .....................187
MaintenanceEvery1500ServiceHours .....................191
MaintenanceEvery3000ServiceHours .....................201
AnnualMaintenance ...................................................203
Maintenance Every 2 Years .......................................203
LayingUp ...................................................................205
RecommendedFuelsandLubricants..........................207
AlphabeticalIndex ......................................................217
Foreword ........................................................................ 1
Instructions for the Tractor ............................................ 5
InstructionsforOperation .............................................. 7
TechnicalData..............................................................15
Description ...................................................................28
Taking into Service.......................................................49
Operation ......................................................................65
OperatingtheImplements.............................................87
Other Activities...........................................................123
TakingoutofOperation ..............................................137
Trailers,Towing ..........................................................139
Transport,Loading,Towing.........................................143
Indicators,Adjustments ..............................................145
Problems,Cause,Remedy .........................................147
GeneralRemarksonMaintenance..............................153

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Instructions for the Tractor
Afterthe safety test, thistractor has received theoperating
permitacc.to 74/150/EEC.ThetractorconformstotheEMC
(ElectromagneticCompatibility)requirementsofdirective89/
336/EEC.Theregulations forexhaustgasidentification and
the noise emissions are observed. The tractor must be
registered and the license plate must be attached at the
frontand/or rear ifapplicable.
Approved Applications
Thetractor canbe used fortowing trailersand for mounting
various attachments.Themaximumtrailerload, whichmust
not be exceeded, is stated on the identification plate.The
transportof personsis onlyallowedon thepassenger seat.
The tractor is designed solely for the customary type of
operation in farming and forestry, the upkeep of municipal
facilities,includingoperationin winter.The tractormayonly
beusedasintended anddescribedinthisoperatingmanual.
Theintendedusealsoincludestheusefollowingthespecified
maintenance and repair recommendations. The tractor,
together with its attachments, may only be used, serviced
andrepairedbypersonsfamiliarwiththisequipmentandhave
been warned of possible risks. The applicable safety
regulations must be strictly observed, along with all other
recognized rules regarding industrial health, safety at work
andthehighway traffic code.
Site of Operation
Thetractormust beused intheopen. Itsoperationonpublic
roads is allowed.When using the public highway, respect
the high way code in your country.
Unintended Applications
Any use not intended as described as above is not
authorized.The Supplier HOLDER will not be responsible
for any hazard resulting from unintended applications.The
Supplier will also not be responsible for any resulting
damages,theyshallbesolelybornebytheuser.Thetractor
maynotbeusedforanyotherpurposesthanthosedescribed
inthis manual. Do notcarrypersons on theloadingarea or
onattachments.

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Residual Hazards and Risks
Despiteallcarebeingtakenandinconformancewithstandards
and regulations, it is not possible to exclude all risks in the
handlingofthetractor.
The tractor and all other system components conform to
currently applicable safety regulations.Nevertheless, a re-
sidual risk cannot be excluded even by authorized use of
the tractor and observation of all the safety notices given.
For this reason, persons standing in the area of the tractor
and attachments must exercise particular caution in order
tobeableto beabletoreactdirectlyincaseofa malfunction,
an incident, a failure, etc.
CAUTION
Allpersons standinginthe areaofthe tractor
andimplements must beadvisedof the risks
which can result from their operation.
Furthermore, read and observe the other
safetyrules andregulationscontained in this
operatingmanual.
The risks can include:
- Unexpected movements of the implements and
tractor.
- Escape of fuel and lubricants due to leaks, broken
lines and reservoirs, etc.
- Risk of accidents when driving, steering and braking
dueto unfavourable groundconditions suchas
slopes, icy roads, unevenness or poor visibility, etc.
- Falling, stumbling, etc. when moving on the tractor,
particularly when it is wet.
- Fire and explosion hazards due to the battery and
electriccurrents.
- DangerofpoisoningthroughDieselexhaustgases
- Danger of fire through Diesel fuel and oils
- Humanerrors due tonon-observanceof the safety
rules.
Note on Disposal ofTractor
Your tractor is made of different materials. Each material
should be disposed of/treated/recycled according to diffe-
rentregional/nationalregulations.Werecommendcontacting
a salvage company.

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Instructions for Operation
Driver's license
Fortheoperation ofthisvehicle youneeda driver'slicense
dependentof themaximum speedand thepermissible total
weight of the vehicle or the combination. See the tables
below.Please observe your national laws.
Driver's license classes (Germany only)
Tractors for farming and forestry (also with imple-
ments)
Maximum Speed
(dependent on type) Maximum Total Weight Driver's License Class
(Minimum Re uirements)
Former Driver's License
Class
up to 32 km/h no limitation B, L, T 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5
over 32 km/h up to 3.5 tons B
T: 60 km/h, under 1 years
only 40 km/h
2, 3
over 3.5 tons
to 7.5 tons
C1
T: 60 km/h, under 1 years
only 40 km/h
2, 3

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Single-axleTrailers orTwo-axleTrailers with an Axle Base of up to max.1 m
25
25
25
25
Maximum Total Weight Driver's License Class
(Minimum Re uirements)
Former Driver's License
Class
up to 750 kg trailer weight B, C1, C, T
L: only with additional
sign and maximum tractor
speed of 25 km/h
(depending on type)
1, 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5
over 750 kg trailer weight BE, C1E, CE, T
B, C1, C: only up to
3.5 tons adm. total weight of
the combination and adm.
total weight of trailers
dead weight of tractor;
otherwise:
C1E: only up to 12 tons adm.
total weight of combination
and adm. total weight of
trailer dead weight of
tractor; otherwise:
L:
1, 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5