LEMKEN KARAT 10 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Karat 10/300
Karat 10/350
Karat 10/400
Karat 10/300 U
Karat 10/350 U
Karat 10/400 U
INTENSIVE CULTIVATOR
KARAT 10
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Original instructions
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The texts, diagrams and drawings must not be duplicated, distributed or disclosed in any other way,
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Table of contents
1 About these instructions....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Target groups...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Applied presentations..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Signal words and hazard statements...................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Symbols and text markings........................................................................................................................ 4
1.3.3 Direction specications................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Further applicable documents..................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Machine limits..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Requirements of operators, users and service personnel................................................................... 7
2.3 General safety information............................................................................................................................ 8
2.4 Safety information on hazardous areas of the machine................................................................... 10
2.5 Safety information on structural modications................................................................................... 14
2.6 Safety information on situations............................................................................................................... 14
3 Design and description........................................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Machine overview........................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Machine safety................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.1 Position of the label.................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.2 Meaning of the labels................................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.3 Safety devices............................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Working tools................................................................................................................................................... 25
4 Commissioning........................................................................................................................................................ 26
4.1 Preparing an attachment............................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.1 Check machine for completeness......................................................................................................... 26
4.1.2 Ensuring suitability of the tractor.......................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Attaching the machine................................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.1 Practical knowledge - Eects of the mounting position............................................................... 28
4.2.2 Connecting the machine to the tractor............................................................................................... 33
5 Road travel................................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.1 Information on road travel........................................................................................................................... 39
5.2 Preparing for road travel.............................................................................................................................. 39
6 Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.1 Changing the setup state............................................................................................................................. 41
6.1.1 Converting the shares ............................................................................................................................... 41
6.1.2 Changing shares at the quick-change system.................................................................................. 44
6.1.3 Mounting the weed harrow..................................................................................................................... 46
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6.2 Adjusting the machine.................................................................................................................................. 47
6.2.1 Adjusting working depth.......................................................................................................................... 47
6.2.2 Adjusting share position........................................................................................................................... 52
6.2.3 Adjusting lateral limiter............................................................................................................................. 54
6.2.4 Adjusting rollers........................................................................................................................................... 55
6.3 Working with the machine.......................................................................................................................... 59
6.3.1 Standard procedure.................................................................................................................................... 59
6.3.2 Driving on the headland........................................................................................................................... 59
7 Cleaning and care................................................................................................................................................... 60
7.1 After working in the eld.............................................................................................................................. 60
7.2 Cleaning with high-pressure cleaner....................................................................................................... 60
8 Decommissioning................................................................................................................................................... 61
8.1 Detaching the machine................................................................................................................................ 61
8.2 Storing and wintering the machine......................................................................................................... 61
9 Maintenance and repair work.......................................................................................................................... 63
9.1 Maintaining the machine properly........................................................................................................... 63
9.1.1 Preparations.................................................................................................................................................. 63
9.1.2 During the maintenance and repair..................................................................................................... 64
9.2 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................... 64
9.2.1 Maintenance schedule............................................................................................................................... 64
9.2.2 Tractor connection...................................................................................................................................... 66
9.2.3 Support wheels............................................................................................................................................. 66
9.2.4 Safety equipment........................................................................................................................................ 67
9.2.5 Hydraulics....................................................................................................................................................... 68
9.2.6 Electrics............................................................................................................................................................ 69
9.2.7 Checking the soil cultivation tools........................................................................................................ 69
9.2.8 Rollers............................................................................................................................................................... 70
9.3 Lubricating......................................................................................................................................................... 71
9.3.1 Lubrication schedule.................................................................................................................................. 71
9.3.2 Lubricating components via grease nipples..................................................................................... 72
9.3.3 Grease components.................................................................................................................................... 72
9.4 Work instructions............................................................................................................................................ 73
9.4.1 Replacing concave discs........................................................................................................................... 73
9.4.2 Replace the scrapers of the exring roller.......................................................................................... 74
10 Troubleshooting and error correction......................................................................................................... 75
10.1 Finding and eliminating errors correctly.............................................................................................. 75
10.2 Replacing the shear bolt............................................................................................................................ 76
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11 Shutdown and disposal....................................................................................................................................... 77
11.1 Final decommissioning.............................................................................................................................. 77
11.2 Recycling and disposal .............................................................................................................................. 78
12 Technical data.......................................................................................................................................................... 79
12.1 About the technical data........................................................................................................................... 79
12.2 Dimensions..................................................................................................................................................... 79
12.3 Machine weights........................................................................................................................................... 79
12.4 Permissible mass and loads...................................................................................................................... 79
12.5 Required drawbar load............................................................................................................................... 80
12.6 Performance data......................................................................................................................................... 80
12.7 Connection data............................................................................................................................................ 80
12.7.1 Electrical connections.............................................................................................................................. 80
12.7.2 Hydraulic connections............................................................................................................................. 80
12.8 Noise, airborne sound................................................................................................................................. 81
12.9 Operating materials..................................................................................................................................... 81
12.10 Tyres and wheels........................................................................................................................................ 81
12.11 Connecting systems at the machine................................................................................................... 82
12.12 Permissible roller types............................................................................................................................ 82
Index............................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Appendix.................................................................................................................................................................... 87
A Type plate variants............................................................................................................................................ 88
B Tightening torques screws ............................................................................................................................. 89
C LEMKEN overview of operating materials................................................................................................. 95
D Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines....................................................... 97
E Cross shaft overview....................................................................................................................................... 101
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1 About these instructions
1.1 Introduction
These operating instructions are important and belong to the
machine's scope of delivery.
These operating instructions must be available to the user at the place
of use.
nAlways read chapter "Safety" before using the machine for the rst
time.
nRead chapter "Operation - Basic operation" before using the
machine for the rst time.
nBefore starting work, also read the relevant steps in the operating
instructions.
INFORMATION
In other documents and in sections of these operating
instructions, the machine is also referred to as an imple‐
ment.
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These operating instructions describe operation of the machine after
initial commissioning by the LEMKEN sales partner and handover to the
operator.
Prior to operation, initial commissioning and instruction in operation,
setting/adjustment and maintenance must have been carried out.
These instructions describe the machine in combination with a tractor.
If the requirements placed on the tractor are also met by other
machines or vehicles, the respective description can also be applied
in these cases.
Operation of the tractor, including its relevant functions, is not part of
these operating instructions. The operator and the user are responsible
for observing the operating instructions of the tractor.
For an unambiguous assignment of this document to the machine,
transfer the following data from the type plate of the machine:
Designation on the type plate Enter the machine data here:
Series
Type designation
Model year
Serial number
Year of manufacture
INFORMATION
Position of the type plate on the machine:
Ä Chapter 3 ‘Design and description’ on page 16
Explanation of the full type plate content:
Ä Appendix A ‘Type plate variants’ on page 88
The machines can be equipped dierently at the factory.
Standard components, special equipment or optional accessories are
not marked separately.
The contents of these operating instructions, e.g. illustrations, may
therefore dier from the equipment of the machine.
Depending on the equipment, additional documents may be required
for operation.
INFORMATION
Ä Chapter 1.4 ‘Further applicable documents’ on page 5
Validity range
Equipment variants
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1.2 Target groups
The target groups of these operating instructions are operators, users
and service personnel of the machine.
The target groups must meet the requirements for operators, users and
service personnel as dened in these instructions.
INFORMATION
Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘Requirements of operators, users and service
personnel’ on page 7
1.3 Applied presentations
1.3.1 Signal words and hazard statements
The following signal words and hazard statements are used to label
warning signs and to warn of residual risks:
Signal word Meaning
DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situation
that may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that may
result in injury or death.
CAUTION Indicates a situation that may result in minor
injury.
Signal word Meaning
NOTICE Indicates a situation that may result in mate‐
rial damage.
Signal word Meaning
NOTE Indicates tips and useful information for the
user
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Indicates notices and special measures
regarding environmental protection
Warning of personal injury
Warning of property damage
Other notices and information
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1.3.2 Symbols and text markings
Symbol, text
marking
Meaning
In front of and in texts
●Marking for routine maintenance tasks
Activities that demand the help of service
sta.
nListing
[1], , Position numbers
Example: ‘Settings’ Software element
Example: [OK] Softkey, key, switch and button
[kg] Unit
ÄCross reference
In work instructions
√ Preconditions
►nWorking steps in single-step work
instructions
nMeasures for hazard avoidance in safety
information
1.
2.
Working steps in multi-step work instructions
ðResult
In illustrations
Light grey coloured
components
Non-relevant components, visible to facilitate
orientation
Yellow coloured com‐
ponents
Action-relevant components
1.3.3 Direction specications
The direction specications used in the text (left, right, front and rear)
refer to the driving direction of the tractor when moving forwards.
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