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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Albatros / Super-Albatros
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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.