LEMKEN Albatros 9 User manual

Operating Instructions
Field Sprayer
Albatros 9
- EN -
Item no. 175_4719
1/04.12
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen
Telephone [phone], Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected], Internet: http://www.lemken.com

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Dear customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing this device. The de-
vice can only be used to its full advantage when operated and used properly.
When the device was delivered, you will already have been instructed in opera-
tion, adjustment and maintenance by your dealer. However, this brief instruction is
not a substitute for thorough study of the operating instructions.
These operating instructions will help to familiarise you with the LEMKEN GmbH &
Co. KG device and the options available for using it.
The operating instructions contain important information about how to operate the
device safely, properly and efficiently. Following the instructions will help to pre-
vent hazards, faults and down times and will increase reliability and service life.
Read the operating instructions carefully and attentively before commissioning.
Make sure that the operating instructions are always available at the location
where the device is used.
The operating instructions must be read and followed by anyone who is involved
in carrying out the following work:
Coupling and uncoupling
Adjustments
Operation
Maintenance and repairs
Troubleshooting, and
Final shutdown and disposal.

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Spare parts ordering
This device is supplied with a specification listing all assemblies that are relevant
for the product. The spare parts list valid for your device includes both those as-
semblies relevant to you and those that are not intended for your device. Make
sure that you only order spare parts that belong to the assemblies that can be
found on your specification or the enclosed print out. When ordering spare parts,
state the type designation and serial number of the device. This information can
be found on the rating plate. Enter this data in the fields below so that it is always
to hand.
Type designation:
Serial number:
Remember that you should only use genuine LEMKEN spare parts. Reproduction
parts have a negative influence on the function of the device, have a shorter ser-
vice life and present risks and hazards that cannot be estimated by LEMKEN
GmbH & Co. KG. They also increase the maintenance costs.
Service and spare parts
Information on service and spare parts is available from your local dealer or our
website at www.lemken.com.

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CONTENTS
Contents...........................................................................................................................3
1General information................................................................................................16
1.1 Liability.........................................................................................................................16
1.2 Guarantee.....................................................................................................................16
1.3 Copyright .....................................................................................................................17
1.4 Optional accessories ..................................................................................................17
1.5 Identification plate.......................................................................................................18
1.5.1 Implement ................................................................................................................ 18
1.5.2 Axle .......................................................................................................................... 20
1.5.3 Automatic, load-dependent brake valve (ALB)......................................................... 20
2Symbols used in the Operating Instructions........................................................21
2.1 Hazard classes ............................................................................................................21
2.2 Information...................................................................................................................21
2.3 Environmental protection...........................................................................................21
2.4 Indication of passages................................................................................................22
3Safety measures and precautions.........................................................................23
3.1 Target group................................................................................................................23
3.2 Intended use................................................................................................................23
3.3 Safety and warning signs...........................................................................................25
3.3.1 General information.................................................................................................. 25
3.3.2 Meaning of warning signs ........................................................................................ 25
3.4 Special safety instructions.........................................................................................27
3.5 Danger areas................................................................................................................28
3.5.1 Danger areas when operating the implement .......................................................... 29
3.5.2 Danger area when folding in and out ....................................................................... 29
3.6 Residual risks..............................................................................................................30
3.6.1 Hazard caused by mechanical systems ................................................................... 30
3.6.2 Dangers from the oil hydraulic system ..................................................................... 30
3.7 Applicable Rules and Regulations.............................................................................31

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3.8 Operation on public highways...................................................................................31
3.8.1 Lighting system and identification ............................................................................ 31
3.9 Permissible weight of the implement ........................................................................31
3.10 Checks before driving off...........................................................................................32
3.11 Requirements of the tractor .......................................................................................33
3.11.1 Correct behaviour in road traffic ........................................................................... 33
3.12 Obligation of the operator ..........................................................................................34
3.13 Centring of the steering drawbar in the middle setting ...........................................35
3.13.1 Manual drawbar steering ...................................................................................... 35
3.13.2 TRAIL Control....................................................................................................... 36
3.14 Safe operation of the implement................................................................................37
3.14.1 General................................................................................................................. 37
3.14.2 Selection and qualification of personnel ............................................................... 37
4Effect of particular agricultural chemicals on the implement ............................38
5Handover of the implement....................................................................................39
6Design and function................................................................................................40
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................40
6.2 Chassis, general..........................................................................................................41
6.2.1 Drawbar with end section and drawbar eye ............................................................. 41
6.2.2 Rigid drawbar........................................................................................................... 41
6.2.3 Drawbar - manual steerable..................................................................................... 41
6.2.4 Drawbar - automatically steerable (TRAIL Control).................................................. 42
6.3 Axles.............................................................................................................................42
6.4 Brake system...............................................................................................................43
6.4.1 Without brake system............................................................................................... 43
6.4.2 Manually regulated air brake system........................................................................ 44
6.4.3 Air brake system with an automatic, load-dependent compressed air brake valve and
pneumatic suspension .......................................................................................................... 47
6.5 Hydraulic braking system...........................................................................................48
6.6 Fluid circuit..................................................................................................................49
6.6.1 Albatros 9/2000 ........................................................................................................ 49

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6.6.2 Albatros 9/3000 ........................................................................................................ 50
6.6.3 Albatros 9/4000-5000-6000...................................................................................... 51
6.6.4 Description ............................................................................................................... 52
6.6.5 Flow of liquid to the nozzles ..................................................................................... 52
6.7 Main tank......................................................................................................................54
6.8 Fresh water tank..........................................................................................................55
6.9 Hand washing container.............................................................................................55
6.10 Filter .............................................................................................................................56
6.11 Pump ............................................................................................................................57
6.11.1 Cardan shaft......................................................................................................... 57
6.11.2 Hydraulic drive...................................................................................................... 58
6.12 Control and connection centre ..................................................................................59
6.12.1 Selector valve ....................................................................................................... 59
6.12.2 Agitator pump valve.............................................................................................. 60
6.12.3 Distribution valve .................................................................................................. 60
6.12.4 Agitator control ..................................................................................................... 61
6.12.5 Flushing valve....................................................................................................... 61
6.12.6 Fresh water tank valve ......................................................................................... 61
6.12.7 Induction hopper................................................................................................... 62
6.12.8 Induction hopper valve ......................................................................................... 63
6.12.9 Suction valve ........................................................................................................ 64
6.12.10 Connections.......................................................................................................... 64
6.12.11 Pressure limiting valve.......................................................................................... 65
6.12.12 Hand washing container drain valve..................................................................... 65
6.12.13 Filler valve ............................................................................................................ 65
6.12.14 TANK Control filling level indicator ....................................................................... 66
6.12.15 Automatic filling stop............................................................................................. 66
6.13 Filler hose ....................................................................................................................67
6.14 Storage compartment .................................................................................................67
6.15 Distance detection ......................................................................................................68
6.16 Flow meter ...................................................................................................................69
6.17 Pressure measuring device........................................................................................69

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6.18 Feeding ........................................................................................................................69
6.19 Electro-hydraulic control............................................................................................70
6.19.1 Standard............................................................................................................... 70
6.19.2 Load Sensing........................................................................................................ 70
6.20 Control terminals.........................................................................................................71
6.20.1 Spraydos .............................................................................................................. 72
6.20.2 SPRAY-Control S ................................................................................................. 75
6.20.3 UNI-Control S ....................................................................................................... 75
6.20.4 COMFORT- Terminal ........................................................................................... 76
6.20.5 LEMKEN CCI-200 Terminal.................................................................................. 76
6.21 Multifunction handle ...................................................................................................77
6.21.1 Automatic drawbar control TRAIL Control ............................................................ 77
6.21.2 Spraying ............................................................................................................... 78
6.21.3 Boom .................................................................................................................... 79
6.22 S-Box............................................................................................................................80
6.23 Height adjustment.......................................................................................................81
6.24 Swing suspension and slope compensator..............................................................81
6.24.1 Electrical - non-ISOBUS control terminal.............................................................. 81
6.24.2 Electrical or electro-hydraulic - non-ISOBUS control terminal .............................. 82
6.24.3 Electrical or electro-hydraulic - ISOBUS control terminal...................................... 82
6.25 Stabiliser......................................................................................................................82
6.26 DISTANCE Control ......................................................................................................83
6.27 Hydraulic flow dividers and pressure limiting valves..............................................84
6.28 Segment valves...........................................................................................................84
6.29 Boom............................................................................................................................85
6.30 Ground distance controllers ......................................................................................85
6.31 Nozzle holder...............................................................................................................85
6.31.1 Single nozzle holder ............................................................................................. 86
6.31.2 Three-nozzle holder.............................................................................................. 86
6.31.3 Four-nozzle holder................................................................................................ 87
6.31.4 Vario Select nozzle holder.................................................................................... 87

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6.32 Nozzles.........................................................................................................................89
6.32.1 General................................................................................................................. 89
6.32.2 Liquid fertilizer nozzles ......................................................................................... 89
6.33 Drag hose.....................................................................................................................90
6.34 Drag pipe......................................................................................................................90
6.35 Boundary nozzles........................................................................................................91
6.35.1 Manual.................................................................................................................. 91
6.35.2 Electrical............................................................................................................... 91
6.36 Edge nozzles................................................................................................................91
6.37 Boom lighting..............................................................................................................92
6.38 Foam marking..............................................................................................................92
7Preparations on the tractor....................................................................................93
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................93
7.1.1 Check tractor tire pressure....................................................................................... 93
7.1.2 Provide and check the necessary electronics connections. ..................................... 93
7.1.3 Provide and check the necessary hydraulic connections. ........................................ 95
7.1.4 Installation of the control terminal............................................................................. 96
7.1.5 Determining the driving speed.................................................................................. 97
7.1.6 Installing the TRAIL Control operating terminal and the angle sensor. .................... 98
7.1.7 Mounting the hydraulic pump drive display and the hydraulic line............................ 99
8Preparation of the device .....................................................................................100
8.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................100
8.2 Attaching the implement...........................................................................................101
8.3 Calibrating the TRAIL Control oil quantity..............................................................108
8.3.1 Spraydos, SPRAY-Control S and UNI-Control S operating terminals .................... 109
8.4 Mounting and testing the drive shaft.......................................................................110
8.4.1 Shortening the drive shaft ...................................................................................... 111
8.5 Determining the filling capacity of the implement..................................................112
8.6 Installation of the correct nozzles............................................................................115
8.7 Measuring litres.........................................................................................................117
8.7.1 General .................................................................................................................. 117

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8.7.2 For Spraydos operating terminals .......................................................................... 118
8.8 Calibrating the speed sensor...................................................................................119
8.8.1 General .................................................................................................................. 119
8.8.2 For Spraydos operating terminals .......................................................................... 120
8.8.3 With other operating terminals ............................................................................... 120
8.9 Calibrating the flow meter ........................................................................................121
8.9.1 General .................................................................................................................. 121
8.9.2 For Spraydos operating terminals .......................................................................... 121
8.10 Mounting the drag hoses..........................................................................................126
8.10.1 Preparation......................................................................................................... 126
8.10.2 Attaching............................................................................................................. 126
8.11 Mounting the drag pipes...........................................................................................129
8.11.1 Preparation......................................................................................................... 129
8.11.2 Attaching............................................................................................................. 129
9Operation ...............................................................................................................131
9.1 Draining the antifreeze..............................................................................................131
9.2 General.......................................................................................................................131
9.2.1 Brake system ......................................................................................................... 131
9.2.2 Operation below freezing point............................................................................... 132
9.3 Storage compartment ...............................................................................................132
9.4 Operation terminal ....................................................................................................133
9.4.1 General .................................................................................................................. 133
9.4.2 Spraydos................................................................................................................ 134
9.4.3 Other operating terminals....................................................................................... 134
9.5 Filling and emptying the hand washing container .................................................135
9.5.1 Filling the hand washing container. ........................................................................ 135
9.5.2 Emptying the hand washing container ................................................................... 136
9.6 Filling and emptying the fresh water tank...............................................................137
9.6.1 Filling the fresh water tank ..................................................................................... 137
9.6.2 Emptying the fresh water tank................................................................................ 138
9.7 Filling the main tank with water...............................................................................139
9.7.1 Cap of the main tank .............................................................................................. 140