Rabe Albatros Variant User manual

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EN: Operating Instructions
Mounted reversible plough
(Super-)Albatros Variant
(Super-)Albatros Vari-HydroAvant

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Please read and follow these operating instructions and notes on safety („For Your Safety“) carefully before
putting the implement into operation.
The operator must be qualied and trained in the operation, maintenance and safety requirements and
instructed about hazards. Please hand all safety instructions to all operators.
The applicable accident prevention rules as well as any other generally accepted safety requirements,
industrial medicine and trafc regulations must be complied with.
Pay attention to the following “Warning Signs“! (DIN 4844-W9)
Notes in these instructions with this sign as well as warning signs at
the implement warn against danger!
Caution - Symbol contains notes on safety which must be complied
with to prevent dangers to the machine and its function.
Note - Symbol informs about implement specic features which must
be complied with to ensure perfect operation of the implement.
Loss of guarantee
This implement is designed exclusively for normal agricultural operation. Any other utilisation is regarded as
not intended use and any damage resulting from this is excluded from liability.
The intended use comprises also the compliance with the specied operating-, maintenance and servicing
instructions as well as the exclusive use of original spare parts.
The utilisation of third party accessories and/or third party parts (wear and spare parts) not approved by
Rabe voids any guarantee.
Unauthorised repairs or changes at the implement as well as the non-supervision during operation exclude
from the liability for any resulting damage.
Any complaints at delivery (transport damage, completeness) must be reported immediately.
Guarantee claims as well as the terms of the guarantee and the exclusion of liability clause to be complied
with pursuant to our terms of delivery.

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Table of contents
Locations of the warn signs at the implement .............................................................................6
Locations of the warn signs at the implement .............................................................................7
Description of the warn signs ......................................................................................................8
For your safety ..........................................................................................................................10
General information ......................................................................................................10
General notes on safety................................................................................................10
1. Intended use ............................................................................................................10
2. General notes on safety and accident prevention rules ........................................... 11
2.1 Mounted implements .............................................................................................. 11
2.3 Hydraulic system ....................................................................................................12
2.4 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................12
Machine data.............................................................................................................................13
Mounting ...................................................................................................................................15
Coupling hydraulic hoses (Colour protecting cap) ....................................................................17
Turning test ...............................................................................................................................17
Presetting .................................................................................................................................18
Traction point.............................................................................................................................18
First furrow working width .........................................................................................................19
Field work..................................................................................................................................20
Working depth ...........................................................................................................................20
Inclination / Tilt ..........................................................................................................................20
Traction point and first furrow working width .............................................................................21
Working width adjustment ........................................................................................................22
Levelling bars ...........................................................................................................................22
Pick-up arm for plough follower.................................................................................................23
Standard skimmers / Skimmers ................................................................................................24
Trash boards .............................................................................................................................24
Disc coulter ..............................................................................................................................25
Subsoil decompactor ................................................................................................................25
Plough leg overload protection .................................................................................................26
Automatic stone protection “HydroAvant”..................................................................................27
Transport - Ploughs without combination wheel........................................................................28
Transport - Ploughs with combination wheel.............................................................................28
Switching to working position ....................................................................................................28
Setting down the plough............................................................................................................29
Maintenance..............................................................................................................................30
Residual dangers ......................................................................................................................32
Caution / Transport ...................................................................................................................33

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Locations of the warn signs at the implement

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Locations of the warn signs at the implement

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General information
Warn signs inform about possible hazards; they inform about the safe operation of the implement.
The warn signs are component parts of the implement.
The warn signs must always be kept visible (clean) and must be replaced if damaged – they
must be purchased from Rabe [for order number: see spare parts list].
9998.02.59
Read operating instructions prior to start-up
Follow the safety instructions.
Follow transportation and assembly instructions.
9998.02.56
Riding on the implement during operation and transport is not
permitted
Only step on the loading ramp or platform during standstill of the
implement when it is mounted or securely supported.
The pressure tank is under pressure
Disassembly and repair must be done according to the technical manual.
9998.02.85
Safety catch for road transportation on combiwheel.
Disengage safety catch before working in the eld.
9998.02.88
Keep distance
Plough turns and slews.
Do not stay in the slewing range.
9998.02.52
Description of the warn signs

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9998.02.73
Re-tighten all screws after rst use
Continue checking tightness of all screws regularly.
Applicable breakaway torques see operating instructions or spare parts
list.
Use torque wrench.
max.1000/min
max.200 bar
9998.02.80
Operating pressure / rotational frequency
The operating pressure of the hydraulic system must not be above 200
bar!
The rotational frequency of the power take-off must not be above 1000
rpm!
9998.02.81
Crushing hazard when staying between tractor and the implement
When coupling the implement to the tractor, no person must be between
the tractor and the implement! Do not step between the tractor and the
implement when activating the external control for the three-point.
9998.06.17
Read the operating instructions prior to setting-up, maintaining and
repairing the system
Follow the safety instructions.
Follow setting-up and assembly instructions.

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General information
This section contains general instructions on the intended use of the implement as well as notes on safety
which you should follow absolutely to ensure your own safety! This list is very long, some of the notes are not
only relevant for the delivered implement. However, the summary reminds of safety rules for the daily
operation of machines and implements which are often involuntarily disregarded.
General notes on safety
During coupling and uncoupling, no person may stand between the tractor and the implement; Also do not
step between the tractor and the implement when operating the external hydraulics control! Risk of injury!
Set tractor hydraulics to „position control“ before coupling and uncoupling!
Check tractor and implement for operational and trafc safety prior to every operation; the
operator is responsible for the „safety“! Ensure sufcient steering safety; if necessary
install front weights at the tractor!
In the area of the three-point linkage beware of the hazards of crunching and shearing zones! Prior to
operating or starting the implement, take care that no person is in the area of the implement!
Mounting and riding on the implement and staying in danger area are prohibited! Keep distance!
Prior to leaving the tractor, lower the implement, switch off engine and take out ignition key! Settings
and maintenance must only be done when the implement is lowered! All safety implements must be installed
completely during operation!
Take the position of the centre of gravity into consideration when lifting in steep hillside locations (on contour
lines).
During transport, lock tractor hydraulics control devices against involuntary operation! Prior to the rst use
– and after extended non-use – check all bearings for sufcient lubrication and tightness of all screws!
-maximum length of the combination (traktor+implement) 12m
-width 2.55m maximum 3m
-maximum height 4m
-maximum total weight of the combination 16t, 20% of which on the front axle.
For your safety
1. Intended use
The implement is only designed for normal agricultural use (intended use).
Any other use is regarded as not intended use. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from
this; the related risk is borne entirely by the operator.
The intended use does also comprise the compliance with the operating, maintenance and servicing
instructions specied by the manufacturer. The implement may only be used, maintained and serviced by
persons who are familiar with this and informed about the dangers.
Please hand all safety instructions to all users. The applicable accident prevention rules as well as any other
generally accepted safety requirements, industrial medicine and trafc regulations must be complied with.
Any unauthorised changes to the implement exclude from the manufacturer‘s liability for any damage
resulting from this.

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2. General notes on safety and accident prevention rules
• Check the implement and the tractor for trafc and operational safety prior to every operation!
• Follow the generally applicable safety and accident prevention rules!
• The warn and information signs xed at the implement inform about safe operation; Following these signs
ensures your safety!
• When using public roads follow the relevant regulations!
• Prior to starting work, familiarize yourself with all facilities and actuating elements and their functions.
During operation of the implement it is too late for this!
• Wear tight-tting clothes. Avoid wearing loosely-tting clothes!
• Keep the implement clean to avoid re hazards!
• Check near zone prior to start-up and operation! (Children!) Ensure sufcient range of vision;
• Riding on the implement during operation and transport is prohibited!
• Couple the implements properly and attach them only to the specied xtures!
• Special care is required for coupling and uncoupling implements to and from the tractor!
• Position the support equipment properly for mounting and unmounting! (Stability!)
• Always attach weights properly at the xing points provided for this!
• Comply with the admissible axle loads, total weights and transport dimensions!
• Check and install transport equipment - lighting, warning equipment and necessary protection implements!
• Triggering cables for rapid action couplings must hang loosely and must not trigger in low position
• Never leave the operator‘s cab when driving!
• The driving behaviour, steering and braking performance are affected by mounted and semi-mounted
implements and ballast weights. Therefore, pay attention to sufcient steering and breaking performance!
• When manoeuvring bends pay attention to the wide working radius and the centrifugal mass of the
implement!
• Operate the implement only if all protection implements are installed and in protective position!
• Staying in the working area is prohibited!
• Do not stay in the turning and slewing range of the implement!
• Power-operated parts (e.g. hydraulic parts) contain crunching and shearing zones!
• Prior to leaving the tractor, lower the implement on the ground, switch off the engine and take out the
ignition key!
• No person may stand between the tractor and the implement without the vehicle being protected against
rolling away with the arresting brake and/or with wheel chocks!
• Protect folded away frames and excavation facilities in transport position!
2.1 Mounted implements
•Prior to mounting and dismounting implements at the three-point linkage: Position the operating implement
so that involuntary lifting or lowering is impossible!
• For three-point linkage the linkage categories of tractor and implement must agree or must be adjusted!
• In the area of the three-point linkage beware of the hazards of crunching and shearing zones!
• Also do not step between between the tractor and the implement when operating the external three-point
linkage control!
• Always pay attention to sufcient side locking of the tractor three-point linkage in the transport position of
the implement!
• When driving on roads with lifted implement, the operating lever must be bolted against lowering!

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2.3 Hydraulic system
• The hydraulic system is under high pressure!
• Pay attention to the specied connection of the hydraulic hoses when connecting the hydraulic cylinders
and motors!
• Pay attention to the pressure-free connection both at the tractor and at the implement when connecting
hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic system of the tractor!
• The coupling sleeves and plugs of hydraulic functional connections between tractor and implement should
be labelled to prevent operating errors! Mixing up the connections leads to reverse functions (e.g. lifting/
lowering) - danger of accidents!
• Check hydraulic hoses regularly and replace if damaged! The replacement hoses must comply with the
technical specications of the implement manufacturer!
• Use suitable tools wenn looking for leakages because of the risk of injury!
• Liquids (hydraulic oil) escaping under high pressure may penetrate the skin and cause severe injury!
Consult a physician immediately in case of injury! Risk of infection!
• Set down implements, depressurise the system, switch off the engine and take out the ignition key before
starting any work at the hydraulic system!
2.4 Maintenance
• On principle, do any servicing, maintenance and repair works as well as removal of operating errors only
when the operating mechanism is switched off and the motor is at a standstill! Take out the ignition key!
• Check nuts and screws regularly for tightness and retighten if necessary!
• Always secure the implement with suitable supports when doing maintenance works at the lifted implement!
• Use suitable tools and gloves when replacing working tools with blades!
• Dispose of oils, grease and lters properly!
• Always disconnect power before starting any works at the electrical system!
• Disconnect the cable at the generator and the battery when doing any electrical welding works at the tractor
and the mounted implements!
• Any spare parts must at least comply with the technical requirements set by the implement manufacturer!
Therefore, use original spare parts to protect yourself!

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Machine data
Number of furrows 3 4 5 6 Under-
beam
clearance
cm
Max. height
(mm)
Type ** Ca. weight kg (for tractor up to ca. kW/hp)
Length A (mm) 2970 3987 4986 5989
75/80 1800
Working width B min. - max. (mm) 990 - 1560 1320 - 2120 1650 - 2650 2040 - 3180
Albatros V 120 M 1026 (96 /
130)
1257 (111 /
150)
1513 (125 /
170) -
Albatros VHA 120 MS 1221 1517 1678
Super-Albatros V 140 M
-
1521 (147 /
200)
1767 (162 /
220)
2020 (177 /
240)
Super-Albatros VHA 140 M 2021 2092 - -
Super-Albatros V 160 M 1580 (162 /
220) 1848 (177 / 240) 2080 (192 / 260)
A
H
B max.
H max.
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Equipment: Beam section 140 or 160 mm, mechanical or hydraulic working width adjustment, hydraulic
turning – double-turn, mechanical adjustment of the traction point or hydraulic adjustment via the frame
pivoting implement, rst body working width adjustment via translation - with spindle or with the hydraulics.
Extra equipment: Standard skimmers/maize skimmers (ca. 35 kg per pair), trash boards (ca. 14 kg), disc
coulters (“Variant” back bodies only) – smooth or serrated (ca. 45 kg, spring-loaded 52 kg), sword landside
(ca. 6 kg), subsoil decompactor (ca. 26 kg), depth wheel – metal or pneumatic tyres (ca. 95 kg), combination
wheel (ca. 145 kg), pick-up arm (ca. 90 kg with “Variant”, 115 kg with “Avant/HydroAvant”), indicator bracket.
“Albatros”: cat.II, III or III short
“Super-Albatros”: cat.III or III short (lower link pin replaceable)
„Variant“ – with shear protection
„Vari-HydroAvant“ – with Hydro stone protection

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Mounting
Pay attention to equal connection dimensions (cat.:
tractor/implement).
Set lower link of the tractor to the same height and
limit it to a low lateral tolerance after mounting;
for transport lock laterally.
Check tractor tyre pressure and inside distance
between tyres; it should be nearly the same at the
front and back, the inner sides of the tyres should
be in alignment (1/1).
The operating pressure of the hydraulic system
must not be above 200 bar!
Set the lower links to the same height.
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2
1To reduce frictional forces in the lower link catch
hook and to prevent damage to the lower link
coupling devices, it is advisable to use a loose ball
sleeve (2/1) with a clamp-type guide cone (2/2).
The ball is turnable on the greased lower link pin.

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3
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Install the lower link pin (3/1) in such a way that
the plough is lifted to a sufcient height or that the
lower links are at a suitable height during towing -
according to the tractor manual.
Install the top link in the plough head in such a way
that it ascends slightly towards the plough
during work (protect the top link with the top link
pin against twisting – see 4/1; disc and linch pin at
the reverse side).
Secure the coupling device (three-point linkage)
properly.

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Coupling hydraulic hoses (Colour pro-
tecting cap)
Turning – double-acting control device (red); with
„lifting“ function - hose from cylinder connection
“P” – marked at the cylinder. It is also possible to
connect to a single-acting control implement plus
separate back ow to the reservoir - hose from the
cylinder connection “T”; for this a hydraulically
operated pick-up arm and one additional
single-acting control device is necessary.
Width adjustment – double-acting control device
(green),
First body width adjustment – double-acting
control device (blue),
„HydroAvant“ – single-acting control device
(white).
Turning test
Lift the plough. Put up the support.
Set the control device to „lifting“ until the plough is
turned over and lies against the adjusting spindle
(5/2), or is turned out again in case of a frame
pivoting device - then set the control device to
„neutral“ again.
After about 8 seconds the plough may be turned
again – set the control device to „lifting“ again.
If the control device is set temporarily to „lowering“,
you can immediately turn again. If during turning it
turns out that the plough is not lifted high
enough (despite the lower link pins attached
below), shorten the lifting rods of the three-point
linkage.
If this is not enough, attach the top link at a higher
position at the plough.
Check that the plough does not knock against
anything - even when turned -, e.g. against the
opened rear window!

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Presetting
“Traction point” (6/Z) and rst furrow working width
(6/B) may be set roughly in advance - at the farm.
Fine adjustment is done on the eld.
Both adjustment devices are arranged clearly in
the adjustment center. They can be set separately.
Presetting is done with medium working width
setting (ca. 41 per body with “Albatros Vari-Avant
140 32/50”) – adjust with ram (6/3) or turnbuckle.
Traction point
Set the body landsides in direction of motion with
the threaded rod (6/1) or ram (limit stop 7/1) in
parallel position to the axis of rotation.
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First furrow working width
set dimension (C) with the spindle (6/2, or with the
hydraulics)
(horizontal distance from centre of the axis of
rotation to the rst body landside - in vertical
plough position).
The dimension (C) depends for example on the
distance between tyres (A= clear width) and the
working width per body (B); if the “medium working
width per body” is not listed in the table, then
determine dimension (C) as intermediate value –
see example “b”.
Clear width
Working width per body
B
A 35 40 45 50
110 13 8 3 -
120 18 13 8 3
130 23 18 13 8
140 29 24 19 14
150 35 30 25 20
(cm) C: Distance axis of rotation to rst
body landside
Examples:
a) medium working width per body 40 cm
distance between tyres 130 cm
dimension C18 cm
b) medium working width per body 41 cm
distance between tyres 130 cm
dimension C17 cm
In case of hydraulic rst furrow width adjustment:
do not shift under load - not lifted and not while
„towing“.

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Field work
The tractor lower links must allow for lateral motion
during work. However, when lifted they should be
locked as far as the tractor facilities allow for this.
Working depth
Set the desired ploughing depth with the hydraulic
systems in the eld „draft load control“ or „mixed
control“. Set the constant working depth of all
plowing bodies at the top link - the plough frame
must lie parallel to the ground surface.
In case of „lower link control“ it might be useful to
attach the top link to the oblong hole at the plough
to ensure fast soil engagement at the start of the
furrow and to relieve the tractor three-point
hydraulics of load; for this allow some „tolerance“
for the top link pin at the front limit stop – better
control.
When the plough is equipped with a depth wheel
or combi wheel this is set on the ground only after
setting the depth - only depth monitoring.
Depth setting with spindle (9/1 or 10/1); depth
compensation from the left to the right side of the
plough may be done by turning the limit stop – cam
(9/2 or 10/2).
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11
Inclination / Tilt
Each plough side is set separately. Ground surface
and plough leg should stand at a right angle (90°)
(see g.11).
- Spindle (8/1) for right-handed plough side
- Spindle (8/2) for left-handed plough side
The tilt may also be used to compensate the depth
of the front plough bodies. If the rst body at one
plough side is not working deep enough this should
be compensated by increased tilt towards the
ploughed soil.
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