Kverneland BE User manual

BE
Operating manual
Issue 2012
Date of printing 7.2014
Language EN
From machine number (PSN) BE: 1001
Reference number A133055940

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Table of contents
3
Table o f contents
Preface ....................................................... 4
Target group for this operating manual 4
Symbols used 4
Safety ......................................................... 5
Safety decals 5
General safety information 7
Getting to know the plough ..................... 10
Proper use 10
Features 10
Components 11
Technical specifications 12
Information plate 13
Optional equipment .................................. 14
Preparing for operation ............................ 18
Tractor 18
Remove paint 19
Control system 19
Coupling .................................................... 20
Safety 20
Coupling 20
Connection geometry 21
Transport ................................................... 22
Safety 22
Prior to transport 23
Parking stand 23
Adjusting the plough ................................ 24
Safety 24
Working width 24
First furrow width 25
Working depth 26
Set-up 27
Finishing 28
Disc coulter [+] 29
Skimmer [+] 31
Skimming board [+] 32
Ploughing .................................................. 33
Prior to ploughing 33
Checks during ploughing 33
Maintenance and care .............................. 34
Safety 34
Prior to maintenance 34
Maintenance chart 35
Cleaning 35
Lubrication 36
Replace hoses 39
Replace wearing parts 39
Tighten bolts and nuts 40
Check springs for correct length 41
Tyre pressure 41
Align bodies 41
Possible modifications ............................. 42
Spring release system 42
Lifting up the plough body 45
Parking and storage .................................. 46
Safety 46
Parking and storage 46
Ploughs with Eco-shares [+] 46
Checklist .................................................... 47
Disposal of the plough .............................. 49
EC Declaration of conformity ................... 50

Preface
4
Preface
Target group for
this operating
manual
This operating manual is aimed at those concerned with the control,
use and maintenance of the machine. It contains all the data required
for safe handling, use and maintenance of the plough.
For your safety
Before starting to adjust and use your plough, familiarise yourself with
this operating manual. Doing so will ensure your safety and optimal
working conditions. It is very important to read this manual carefully
before using the plough and to keep it handy. In this way, you will
• avoid accidents
• respect the warranty conditions
• always have a functional plough in perfect working order.
For the employer
Every employee must be given training at regular intervals on how to
use this plough (at least once a year) in accordance with the guide-
lines issued by the employer's insurance company. Untrained or un-
authorised individuals are not permitted to use the plough.
You are personally responsible for the safe use and maintenance of
the plough. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going
to operate, maintain or work around the plough is familiar with the op-
erating and maintenance procedures and related safety information
contained in this manual.
Symbols used
In this operating manual the following symbols and terms are used:
• A bullet point accompanies each item in a list


A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed
→An arrow indicates a cross-reference to other sections of this man-
ual
[+] Indicates optional equipment
We have also used pictograms to help you find instructions more
quickly:
T IP ! The word 'tip' indicates tips or instructions on use.
The triangle indicates a risk of danger when assembling or adjusting.

Safety
5
Safety
This chapter contains general safety instructions for this product. Each
chapter of the operating manual contains additional specific safety in-
formation.
Safety decals
For your safety, safety decals are placed on important parts of the
plough. Please do not remove them. If they become illegible or begin
to peel off, replace them with new decals (see the spare parts cata-
logue).
Placement

Safety
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Meaning
The meaning of the safety decals is explained below.
Read the operating manual and follow the instructions
The plough must only be used for the first time once the operating
manual has been read and understood.
Do not stand between the tractor and the plough
Standing between the tractor and plough increases the risk of being
crushed. This is particularly relevant when coupling the plough to the
tractor.
Parking stand
Do not stand under or near the plough unless it is properly secured.
When uncoupling, use the parking stand. If the plough tips over, it can
damage the plough, or cause personal injury or material damage.
Risk of crushing
Using the machine can reduce the surrounding space. Be aware there
is a risk of crushing. Keep clear of the danger area.
Retighten bolts and nuts
Regularly retighten all bolts and nuts on the plough. This is especially
important after the first few hours of use. Unnoticed loosening of bolts
and nuts may lead to damage or injury.

Safety
7
General safety
information
Please read and ensure you understand the following general safety
information. Specific safety information is pointed out in the relevant
chapters.
General
Read and ensure you understand the instructions
Before starting to operate the plough, read the operating manual and
follow the instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may damage
the plough or lead to injury.
Qualified personnel only
The plough must not be put into use until the user has been properly
trained and is familiar with the operation and safe use of the plough.
Incorrect use of the plough may damage the plough or lead to injury.
Check for technical defects
Before starting to use the plough, check that the machine is in perfect
working condition. If there are any defective components, contact your
dealer to have them replaced. Defective components may cause mal-
functions, and damage the plough or lead to injury.
Keep your distance
Do not stand on, under or near the plough when it is operating or being
coupled to the tractor. This may result in damage or injury.
Support the plough
Do not stand under or near the plough unless it is properly supported.
If the plough tips, it may damage the plough or lead to injury.
Lower the plough
Always lower the plough when parking the tractor. Otherwise, the
plough may lower itself and damage the plough or lead to injury.
Use the front weights
Fit the tractor with enough front weights to ensure stability and secure
steering.
Check the vicinity
Always check the immediate vicinity before starting to move or oper-
ate the plough. No persons must stand close to the plough when it is
being operated.
Use the parking stand
Use the parking stand when parking the plough. If the plough is not
correctly supported, it may tip over. This may damage the plough or
lead to injury.
No riding on the plough
Do not allow anyone to ride on the plough when in use. This may result
in damage or injury.

Safety
8
Coupling
Risk of injury when coupling
There is an increased risk of injury when the plough is coupled to the
tractor. Therefore:
• Secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling.
• Do not stand between the tractor and plough when coupling
• Lift and lower the plough slowly
Relieving the oil pressure - Unintended movements
Relieve the oil pressure in both the tractor's hydraulic system and the
plough's hydraulic system before connecting and disconnecting the
hydraulic hoses. Otherwise, pressurised oil may cause the plough to
move unexpectedly. This may damage the plough or lead to injury.
Check the length of the hose
Check the length of the hose on the plough and between the plough
and tractor for sufficient slack. If the hoses are taut or stretched, the
hoses may be damaged or destroyed.
Check that the hydraulic connections are correct
Make sure you do not cross hydraulic connections when coupling
them to the tractor. If the connections are crossed, it will cause the
plough to move unexpectedly. This may damage the plough or lead to
injury.
Adjusting and
maintaining
Avoid skin contact with oils and lubricants
When handling oils or lubricants, prevent them coming into contact
with the skin by using oil resistant gloves. Oils and lubricantscandam-
age the skin.
Relieve the oil pressure - jet streams
Before replacing or otherwise working with parts of the hydraulic sys-
tem, relieve the oil pressure in the system. The oil pressure can be
very high. Jet streams caused by high oil pressure may lead to injury.
In case of injury, seek medical attention immediately.
Carry out maintenance at regular intervals
Carry out maintenance on the plough at regular intervals and as pre-
scribed in »Maintenance and care«. Also replace worn parts as pre-
scribed. Ploughs that are not well maintained can malfunction. This
may damage the plough or lead to injury.
Do not weld
Never carry out welding work on any part of the plough. The plough is
made of hardened steel, and any welding will adversely affect the
plough’s strength. Welding may irreparably damage the plough.
Retighten bolts and nuts
Regularly retighten all bolts and nuts on the plough. This is especially
important after the first few hours of use. Unnoticed loosening of bolts
and nuts may lead to damage or injury.
→»Tighten bolts and nuts«Maintenance intervals, page 40

Safety
9
Replace the drag axle after 1000 km
On large mounted ploughs we recommend that you replace the drag
axle after 1000 km of road transport. Road transport causes impercep-
tible damage to the drag axle.
Use protective clothing
Use protective clothing, e.g. gloves, when working with sharp parts of
the plough. Parts that come into contact with the soil can be very
sharp. Failure to handle these carefully may lead to injury.
Use original spare parts
Use only genuine Kverneland spare parts. Other products may ad-
versely affect the correct operation of the plough and safety. The war-
ranty will no longer be valid if parts not produced by Kverneland are
used.
Check the tyre pressure
Regularly check to ensure the tyre pressure meets the requirements.
Pressures which are too high or low may cause damage and exces-
sive wear of the tyre.
→»Tyre pressure«Maintenance intervals, page 41
riving on the
road
Hydraulics
During road transport, the taps for the hydraulic control system must
be locked.
Be aware of the plough’s length
The plough is long, and swings out when turning. In tight turns, avoid
swinging the rear of the plough into obstacles.
Stabilise the drawbars
The tractor's drawbars must always be stabilised. This will prevent the
plough from accidentally moving sideways.
Obey local rules
Obey the local rules when driving with the plough on public roads. For
example
• have all necessary lights installed and warning signs displayed.
• do not exceed the maximum permitted weights, loads and dimen-
sions.
The user is responsible for ensuring that the plough complies with the
law when driving on public roads.
Adapt your speed: max 25 km/h
Your driving speed must be adapted to the road conditions under all
circumstances, but must never exceed 25 km/h. Excessively high
speeds cause excessive forces on the tractor, plough and transport
wheel. This may lead to breakage or other damage.

Getting to know the plough
10
Getting to kno w the ploug h
This chapter provides information on the plough. You can learn about
correct use of the plough and its features as well as technical informa-
tion.
Proper use
This plough is intended to be used for ploughing. Any other use of the
plough, e.g. as for lifting or pulling operations, is deemed improper
use. The manufacturer and dealer are not liable for damage caused
by improper use.
Features
Auto-reset beam
The BE plough is equipped with Kverneland’s automatic stone release
system. The single spring leaf system releases the plough bodies over
stones and other solid objects in the ground smoothly and efficiently.
This means that sudden jolts and possible damage are avoided. Once
the plough has passed the obstacle, the body automatically reverts to
the correct plough depth.
Variable working width
The parallel construction on this plough allows you to continuously
vary the working width using the hydraulics. This ensures an optimum
combination of tractor, plough and soil consistency.
Complete range of bodies
A complete range of plough bodies is available for all requirements.
Kverneland plough bodies offer excellent ploughing quality, are wear
resistant and have a low draft requirement.
Complete range of optional equipment
Optional equipment on the plough consists of a wide range of depth
wheels, skimming equipment, disc coulters and knives. These will
meet your requirements in terms of soil type and field conditions.
Wearing parts
All soil engaging parts have undergone a process of heat treatment.
This makes them extremely wear resistant, yet flexible enough to with-
stand shocks.

Getting to know the plough
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Components
General - BE
Body
Disc coulter
Parking stand
Main frame
Swivel mechanism
Beam holder
Parallel rod
Depth wheel
Drag tube
Spring
Setting beam
Shank
Breast plate
Mouldboard
Share
Point
(This illustration shows body no. 9. Other types of bodies have similar components)
Landside
Support

Getting to know the plough
12
Technical
specifications
General
rag axle
Tyre pressure
Model Body dis-
tance Beam height No. of
bodies
(*)
Beam Frame Furrow
width Recom- mended
hp per
body
Weight
1
cm mm cm hp kg
BE 85 80 5 Auto 200x200 35-50 -40 1720
BE 85 80 6 Auto 200x200 35-50 -40 2130
BE 100 80 5 Auto 200x200 35-50 -40 1770
BE 100 80 6 Auto 200x200 35-50 -40 2180
BE 100 80 7 Auto 200x200 35-50 -40 2450
BE 100 80 8 Auto 200x200 35-50 -40 2750
BE 115 80 5 Auto 200x200 35-55 -40 2350
BE 115 80 6 Auto 200x200 35-55 -40 2550
BE 115 80 7 Auto 200x200 35-55 -40 2750
1
Estimated net weight without equipment
(*)
The ploughs can be equipped with 1 body, apart from the largest size
Type Category Diameter
mm Length mm
fixed II D60 825
fixed II D60 935
fixed III D60 860
fixed III D60 965
Tyres Maximum pressure
400 x 15.5 469.2 kPa
400 x 22.5 469.2 kPa
14.9 x 24 176 kPa

Getting to know the plough
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Information plate
The information plate is attached to the setting beam. When ordering
spare parts or consulting services, please state the full model code
and plough ID, to avoid any mistakes or misunderstandings.
Model Type
Body distance
Turning head
Plough ID
Production year
Weight (kg)
QR code

Optional equipment
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Optional equipment
This chapter provides an overview of optional equipment for the BE
plough. Limitations apply. Please contact your Kverneland dealer for
more information.
Wheel
A range of rubber wheels is available; see table on page 12 - tyre pres-
sure.
Skimmer
Recommended for effective ploughing down of grass and stubble.
Two types or skimmer are available: manure skimmers and maize
skimmers. Both can be equipped with either a long share for more ef-
fective burial of plant waste or a short share for working deeper with
the skimmer.
Available with skimmer extensions.
Skimming board
Particularly useful when large quantities of plant waste (manure,
straw, etc.) are present. Using a skimming board gives more free
space between the bodies, compared to using a skimmer.
isc coulter
Disc coulters are available in sizes of 45, 50 and 55 cm (18, 20 and 22
in.) in diameter, plain or notched. They are mounted on an arm and are
easy to adjust to suit all conditions.
They are also available as a front-mounted, sprung disc coulter vari-
ant. This is suitable for very large quantities of plant waste.

Optional equipment
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Share knife
An alternative to disc coulters, when a reduction in weight may be nec-
essary or when blockage from trash or stones is likely. Can only be
used on ploughs fitted with reversible points.
Landside knife
Can be used together with all types of shares. An alternative to disc
coulters, when a reduction in weight may be necessary or when block-
age from trash or stones is likely. Can be used with all types of share.
Eco-share
A share for working 10cm deeper than the plough's normal share and
breaking up the topsoil. This cannot be fitted to all bodies. This is also
an alternative for up to 10 cm shallower ploughing, and even loosen-
ing the soil at depth.
Share with reversible
point
An effective share system for all conditions.

Optional equipment
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Share with flush fit point
For ploughing in sticky soil conditions. The point is fixed by means of
a single bolt and is therefore easy to replace.
Quick-fit share
Reduces the downtime when replacing the points. Can be fitted to all
plough bodies.
Furrow splitter
Designed for mounting to any part of the mouldboard, to cut through
firm soil, making subsequent operations easier. The splitter is secured
with a screw in the existing hole in the mouldboard.
Mouldboard extension
Mouldboard extensions can be fitted for better packing of the heaps in
firm soil and uphill.

Optional equipment
17
Wear plate
Can be fitted on the landsides, to reduce wearing of the landsides. Fit-
ted to the rear end of the landside as a usable wearing part.

Preparing for operation
18
Prepar ing fo r operation
This chapter will guide you through the preparations that must be
made on the plough and tractor before you start operating the plough.
Tractor
Hydraulic connections
The following chart shows the connections required on the tractor.
epth control
We recommend that the tractor's depth control be initially set accord-
ing to the following table. The exact settings are determined by the soil
and field conditions.
Wheel distance
• The tractor's inner wheel distance with which the plough can be
used is from 110-160 cm.
• The distance between the front wheels must be 0 to 10 cm wider.
Hydraulic functions Single-acting Double-acting
Hydraulic control system 1
Hydraulic furrow width 1
Hydraulic depth wheel 1
Hydraulic first furrow width [+] 1
Plough size Depth control of the plough
Initial settings
Draft power regulated depth control
Position control <------------> Draft control
5 - 8 furrows |--X-------------------------------------------|
110 - 160 cm
0-10 cm wider than the rear

Preparing for operation
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Remove paint
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
Remove paint from all surfaces in contact with the ground. Use a
scraper and paint remover.
Control system
The control system consists of a front control cylinder and a rear con-
trol cylinder coupled in series. As a safety measure, there are 2 accu-
mulators fitted between both cylinders to ensure steady movement
during transport and when driving around tight bends at headlands.
When turning with the tractor, the front cylinder which is coupled in to
the drag axle will activate the rear cylinder so that the plough follows
the rear of the tractor.
If the tractor, plough and wheel are parallel, the arrow on the depth
wheel must be set so that the arrow and the sticker are aligned. You
can close the taps during road transport and ploughing.
T IP ! By opening the taps and using the hydraulic function with the control
active, the wheel can be controlled independently when parking and
on tight bends. NB This must only be used at low speeds.
NB! You must ensure that the wheel is returned to the parallel po-
sition when restarting ploughing.
During road transport, the tap must be closed to prevent accidental
movement of the wheel.

Coupling
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Coupling
This chapter explains how to couple the plough to the tractor.
Safety
Risk of injury when coupling
There is an increased risk of injury when the plough is coupled to the
tractor. Therefore:
• Secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling. Apply the handbrake.
• Do not stand between the tractor and plough when coupling
• Lift and lower the plough slowly
Check the length of the hose
Check the length of the hose between the plough and tractor for suffi-
cient slack. If the hoses are taut or stretched, the hoses may be dam-
aged or pulled out.
Coupling
To couple the plough to the tractor
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
Connect the draw arms of the tractor to the drag axle on the plough


Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor.


Carefully lift the plough.


Fold up the parking stand


Check the linkage geometry (see below)