LEMKEN Karat 9 KA User manual

Operating Instructions
Cultivator
Karat 9 KA
- en -
Item no. 175_4385
06/07.21
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Straße 5, 46519 Alpen / Germany
Telephone [phone], Fax [phone]
[email protected], 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 type 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
1General information................................................................................................11
1.1 Liability.........................................................................................................................11
1.2 Guarantee ....................................................................................................................11
1.3 Copyright .....................................................................................................................12
1.4 Optional accessories ..................................................................................................12
1.5 Type plate ....................................................................................................................13
2Symbols used in the Operating Instructions........................................................15
2.1 Hazard classes ............................................................................................................15
2.2 Information...................................................................................................................15
2.3 Environmental protection...........................................................................................15
2.4 Indication of passages................................................................................................16
3Safety measures and precautions.........................................................................17
3.1 Target group................................................................................................................17
3.2 Intended use................................................................................................................17
3.3 Safety features of the device......................................................................................18
3.4 Safety and warning signs...........................................................................................19
3.4.1 General information...................................................................................................19
3.4.2 Warning sticker positions...........................................................................................20
3.4.3 Meaning of warning signs..........................................................................................20
3.4.4 Meaning of other symbols..........................................................................................23
3.5 Special safety instructions.........................................................................................24
3.6 Danger areas................................................................................................................25
3.6.1 Danger areas during implement operation.................................................................25
3.6.2 Danger areas when folding and unfolding .................................................................26
3.7 Residual risks..............................................................................................................27
3.7.1 Hazard caused by mechanical systems.....................................................................27
3.7.2 Hazard caused by hydraulic systems ........................................................................27
3.7.3 Hazard during operation............................................................................................28

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3.8 Applicable rules and regulations...............................................................................28
3.9 Operation on public highways...................................................................................28
3.9.1 Lighting system and identification..............................................................................28
3.9.2 Requirements of the tractor.......................................................................................28
3.9.3 Permissible transport speed......................................................................................29
3.9.4 Permissible lateral inclination during transportation...................................................30
3.9.5 Check before departure.............................................................................................30
3.9.6 Correct behaviour in road traffic ................................................................................31
3.10 Obligation of the operator ..........................................................................................31
3.11 Safe use of the implement..........................................................................................32
3.11.1 General ..................................................................................................................32
3.11.2 Personnel selection and qualifications ...................................................................33
4Handing over the Implement..................................................................................34
5Design and function................................................................................................35
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................35
5.2 Function.......................................................................................................................36
5.2.1 Three-point tower ......................................................................................................36
5.2.2 Hydraulic drawbar......................................................................................................36
5.2.3 Hydraulic cylinder for traction servo unit....................................................................37
5.2.4 Support wheels..........................................................................................................37
5.2.5 Frame........................................................................................................................37
5.2.6 Quick-change tines....................................................................................................37
5.2.7 Automatic tine overload protection ............................................................................37
5.2.8 Hollow discs...............................................................................................................37
5.2.9 Edge discs.................................................................................................................37
5.2.10 Side shields............................................................................................................38
5.2.11 Rollers....................................................................................................................38
5.2.12 Working depth adjustment of tines.........................................................................38
5.2.13 Running gear..........................................................................................................38
5.2.14 ContourTrack..........................................................................................................38
5.2.15 Compressed air braking system.............................................................................39
5.2.16 Hydraulic brake system..........................................................................................42

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6Preparation of the Tractor......................................................................................44
6.1 Tyres.............................................................................................................................44
6.2 Lift Rods.......................................................................................................................44
6.3 Check Chains or Sway Blocks of the Three Point Linkage .....................................44
6.4 Required voltage sources ..........................................................................................44
6.5 Hydraulic equipment required....................................................................................45
6.6 Brake system...............................................................................................................46
6.6.1 Air brake system........................................................................................................46
6.6.2 Hydraulic brake system .............................................................................................46
6.6.3 Without brake system................................................................................................47
6.7 Three-point linkage .....................................................................................................47
6.8 Upper link pin ..............................................................................................................49
6.9 Hydraulic system.........................................................................................................49
6.9.1 Transport...................................................................................................................49
6.9.2 Work assignment.......................................................................................................50
6.9.3 Coupling and uncoupling...........................................................................................50
7Preparations on implement....................................................................................51
7.1Final assembly.............................................................................................................51
7.2 Spring brake cylinders................................................................................................51
7.3 Traction servo unit......................................................................................................53
7.4 ContourTrack...............................................................................................................55
7.4.1 Preparing the control valve for operation with a load-sensing system.......................55
7.4.2 Preparing the control valve for operation with constant flow hydraulic assembly ......55
8Attachment...............................................................................................................56
8.1 Implement with three-point connection ....................................................................58
8.2 Implement with hydraulic drawbar ............................................................................61
8.3 Air brake system .........................................................................................................64
8.4 Hydraulic braking system...........................................................................................64

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8.5 Traction increase device ............................................................................................65
8.6 Safety chain.................................................................................................................65
9Folding the lateral parts in and out .......................................................................67
9.1 Folding in.....................................................................................................................67
9.2 Folding out...................................................................................................................69
10 Driving on public highways ...................................................................................71
10.1 General information ....................................................................................................71
10.2 Preparation for driving on public roads....................................................................71
10.3 Hydraulic transport lock.............................................................................................71
10.4 Shut-off valves.............................................................................................................71
10.5 Protective equipment..................................................................................................72
10.6 Lighting system...........................................................................................................73
10.7 Transport dimensions.................................................................................................73
11 Operation .................................................................................................................75
11.1 Working depth of the tines.........................................................................................76
11.1.1 General information................................................................................................76
11.1.2 Depth adjustment of the tines.................................................................................76
11.1.3 Setting the working width on implements with ContourTrack .................................78
11.2 Support wheels............................................................................................................78
11.2.1 General information................................................................................................78
11.2.2 Basic setting...........................................................................................................80
11.2.3 Calibrating working depth.......................................................................................81
11.2.4 Basic setting of the touch wheels for ContourTrack ...............................................82
11.3 Working depth of hollow discs ..................................................................................82
11.4 Working depth of the edge discs...............................................................................85
11.5 Adjusting the side shields..........................................................................................86
11.6 Share position .............................................................................................................87

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11.7 Automatic overload protection ..................................................................................90
11.7.1 Tines ......................................................................................................................90
11.7.2 Concave discs........................................................................................................91
11.7.3 Edge discs..............................................................................................................91
11.8 Mounting and dismantling the weed harrow.............................................................92
11.9 Adjusting the weed harrow.........................................................................................94
11.10 Rollers..........................................................................................................................96
11.10.1 General...............................................................................................................96
11.10.2 Knife rollers.........................................................................................................97
11.10.3 Pressure load on packer profile roller and packer double roller ..........................99
11.11 ContourTrack.............................................................................................................100
11.11.1 Switch off ..........................................................................................................100
11.11.2 Switch on ..........................................................................................................101
11.12 Turning at the headland............................................................................................102
12 Use without a roller...............................................................................................103
12.1 General information ..................................................................................................103
12.2 Changeover from use with a roller to use without a roller ....................................103
12.2.1 Detaching the roller ..............................................................................................103
12.2.2 Attaching the pendulum lock ................................................................................104
12.2.3 Attaching the supporting tube for the wheelmark eradicators...............................104
12.2.4 Attaching the wheelmark eradicators ...................................................................105
12.3 Operation for use without a roller............................................................................107
12.3.1 General information..............................................................................................107
12.3.2 Adjusting the depth control...................................................................................107
12.3.3 Adjusting the wheelmark eradicators....................................................................108
12.3.4 Swivelling in the spiral tines for transportation......................................................109
12.4 Changeover from use without a roller to use with a roller ....................................110
12.4.1 Detaching the wheelmark eradicators..................................................................110
12.4.2 Detaching the supporting tube..............................................................................110
12.4.3 Detaching the pendulum lock...............................................................................111
12.4.4 Removing the clips for depth control....................................................................111
12.4.5 Attaching the roller ...............................................................................................112

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13 Detaching...............................................................................................................113
13.1 General information ..................................................................................................113
13.2 Braking system..........................................................................................................114
13.2.1 Compressed air brake..........................................................................................114
13.2.2 Hydraulic braking system .....................................................................................114
13.3 Uncoupling.................................................................................................................115
13.3.1 Machine with hydraulic drawbar...........................................................................115
13.3.2 Machine with traction increase device..................................................................116
14 Switching over to different share systems.........................................................119
14.1 Share tips, guide plates and wing shares...............................................................119
14.2 Tines with integrated share base.............................................................................119
14.3 Tines with quick-change system .............................................................................120
14.3.1 Removing the share base.....................................................................................121
14.3.2 Attaching the share base......................................................................................123
15 Put the implement out of operation.....................................................................125
15.1 Shutting down the implement in an emergency.....................................................125
15.2 Disposal .....................................................................................................................125
16 Maintenance and repairs......................................................................................126
16.1 Special safety instructions.......................................................................................126
16.1.1 General ................................................................................................................126
16.1.2 Personnel qualifications .......................................................................................126
16.1.3 Protective equipment............................................................................................126
16.1.4 Immobilise the implement for maintenance and repairs .......................................127
16.1.5 Working on the hydraulics....................................................................................127
16.1.6 Working on the electrics.......................................................................................127
16.1.7 Working under the raised device..........................................................................128
16.1.8 Utilised tool...........................................................................................................128
16.2 Environmental protection.........................................................................................129
16.3 Lubrication.................................................................................................................129