Rauch AERO GT 60.1 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AERO GT 60.1
5903049-a-en-0320
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
By purchasing the boom mineral fertiliser spreader of the AERO GT 60.1 series, you have shown confi-
dence in our product. Thank you! We want to justify this confidence. You have purchased a powerful and
reliable machine.
If any unexpected problems occur, our Customer Service is always ready to help.
Please read this operating manual carefully before starting to use the row fertilisation device and follow the
instructions provided.
This operating manual provides detailed instructions on the operation of the machine, as well as valuable
information on assembly, maintenance, and care.
This manual may also describe equipment that is not included in your machine.
Please note that damage caused by incorrect operation or improper use is not covered by warranty claims.
Technical improvements
We are continuously improving our products. Therefore, we reserve the right to make any improve-
ments and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice. This constitutes no
obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that have already been sold.
We will be pleased to answer any other questions that you might have.
Yours sincerely
RAUCH
Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH
NOTE
Please enter the type and serial number as well as the year of construction of your machine here.
This information can be obtained from the nameplate and/or on the frame.
Please submit this information when ordering spare parts or special equipment to be retrofitted, and in
case of complaints.
Type Serial number Year of construction

Table of Contents
I
Foreword
Technical improvements
1 Intended use 1
2 User instructions 3
2.1 About this operator’s manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Notes on text descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.2 Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.3 References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Safety 5
3.1 General Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Significance of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 General information on the safety of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Instructions for the operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.1 Qualification of the personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.2 Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.3 Accident prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Operating safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.1 Decoupling and parking the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.2 Filling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.3 Checks before start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5.4 Danger zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5.5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5.6 Wheels and brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.6 Use of fertiliser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.7 Hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8 Maintenance and servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.8.2 Wear parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.8.3 Maintenance and servicing work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.9 Road safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.9.1 Checks before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.9.2 Transport with the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.10 Safety equipment on the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.10.1 Location of the protective devices, warning notices and instructions and
markings on the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.10.2 Function of protective devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.11 Warning notice and instruction stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.11.1 Warning notice stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.11.2 Instruction stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.12 Identification of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.13 Lighting system with rear reflector and side reflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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4 Machine specifications 27
4.1 Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2 Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.1 Basic machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.2 Blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.3 Metering units and air duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.4 Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3 Technical data of basic equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4 Special equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.1 Universal drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.2 Metering shaft for fine seeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.3 Metering shaft for weed remover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.4 Distance-Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4.5 Section control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4.6 D-GPS receiver A100 EGNOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4.7 Bracket set for CCI and joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4.8 Other special equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5 Transport without tractor 39
5.1 General safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2 Loading and unloading, parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6 Commissioning 41
6.1 Accepting the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2 Operating licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2.1 Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2.2 EAC countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.2.3 France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.2.4 Other countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.3 Tractor requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.4 Checking the height of the pin or ball coupling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.5 Adjusting the trailer unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.6 Installing the universal drive shaft on the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.6.1 Checking the length of the universal drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.6.2 Installing/removing the universal drive shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.7 Installing the machine to the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.8 Connecting the ball coupling (variant A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.9 Connecting the pin coupling (variant B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.10 Installing the universal drive shaft on the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.11 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.12 Connecting the lighting system and camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.13 Connecting the ISOBUS terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.14 Hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.14.1 Connection overview of the control block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.15 Filling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.16 Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.17 Rear view camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.18 Starting the machine control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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7 Calibration test 65
7.1 Disconnecting the metering device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.2 Performing the calibration test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.3 Assembling the air duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8 Spreading operation 73
8.1 General information on spreading operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.2 Procedure for spreading fertiliser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.3 Prepare the boom mineral fertiliser spreader for the trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.3.1 Releasing the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.3.2 Switching on the hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.4 Extending the boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.4.1 Adjusting the boom height and inclination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.5 Spreading fertiliser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.5.1 Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.5.2 Spreading work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.6 Fold in the boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.7 Discharge residual material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.7.1 Notes on safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.7.2 Emptying the boom mineral fertiliser spreader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.8 Parking and unhitching the boom mineral fertiliser spreader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9 Faults and possible causes 89
9.1 Qualification of the personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
10 Maintenance and servicing 95
10.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.1.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.1.2 Wear parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.2 Cleaning the boom mineral fertilizer spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
10.2.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
10.2.2 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
10.3 Mechanics maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
10.3.1 Checking screw connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
10.3.2 Checking metering and application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
10.3.3 Checking and adjusting extended boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
10.3.4 Adjusting the holding force of the boom segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.3.5 Checking and adjusting the folded in boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
10.4 Hydraulic system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
10.4.1 Checking the hydraulic hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
10.4.2 Replacing hydraulic hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
10.4.3 Checking the hydraulic system of the VARIO drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
10.4.4 Checking the hydraulic system oil level of the VARIO drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
10.4.5 Changing the oil and oil filter of the VARIO drive's hydraulic system. . . . . . . 109
10.4.6 Checking and topping up the oil level in the gearbox of the VARIO drive . . . 111
10.4.7 Changing the oil in the gearbox of the VARIO drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
10.4.8 Checking other components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
10.4.9 Maintenance hydraulic system of the hydraulic block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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10.5 Chassis and brake maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
10.5.1 Checking the condition and function of the brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
10.5.2 Draining the air tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
10.5.3 Checking the condition of the axle suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
10.5.4 Checking the axle suspension function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
10.6 Wheel and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
10.6.1 Checking the tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
10.6.2 Checking the condition of the wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
10.6.3 Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
10.7 Electric and electronic equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
10.7.1 Electrical system connection overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
10.7.2 Electrical fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
10.7.3 Checking the electrical cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
10.7.4 Checking the lighting system function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
10.7.5 Electronic control and sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
10.8 Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
10.8.1 Every day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
10.8.2 By number of operating hours: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
10.8.3 Before every season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
10.8.4 One-time maintenance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
10.9 Lubrication plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
10.9.1 Location of the lubrication points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
10.9.2 List of lubrication points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
10.9.3 Operating materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
11 Disposal 139
11.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
11.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Terms/conditions of warranty

Intended use
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1 Intended use
The boom mineral fertiliser spreader of the AERO GT series may only be used in accord-
ance with the stipulations in this operating manual.
The boom mineral fertiliser spreaders of the AERO GT series are built according to their
intended use.
They are designed to be attached to a tractor that meets the requirements of this
operating manual.
They may only be used to spread dry, granular and crystalline fertilisers and slug
pellets.
Any use beyond this specification is not regarded as intended use. The manufacturer is
not liable for any damage resulting from this. The operator bears the entire risk.
Intended use also includes observing the operating, maintenance, and service conditions
prescribed by the manufacturer. Only genuine spare parts from the manufacturer may be
used as spare parts.
Only persons familiar with the characteristics of the machine and who are aware of the
risks are permitted to operate, maintain and repair the boom mineral fertiliser spreader of
the AERO GT 60.1 series.
Instructions on the operation, servicing and safe handling of the machine as described in
the operating manual and specified by the manufacturer in the form of warning notices
and warning signs on the machine must be followed when using the machine.
Moreover, the relevant accident prevention regulations and other generally recognised
safety, occupational health, and road traffic regulations must be strictly observed when
using the machine.
Unauthorised changes to the boom mineral fertiliser spreader of the AERO GT 60.1
series are not allowed. The modifications will exempt the manufacturer from liability for
any resulting damage.
The boom mineral fertiliser spreader is referred to as the "machine" in the following
chapters.
Foreseeable misuse
The manufacturer provides warning notices and warning symbols on the boom mineral
fertiliser spreader of the AERO GT 60.1 series relating to foreseeable misuse. Observe
these warning notices and warning symbols on the boom mineral fertiliser spreader of the
AERO GT 60.1 series to avoid using the machine in a manner not described in the
operating manual.

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User instructions
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2 User instructions
2.1 About this operator’s manual
This operator’s manual is an integral part of the machine.
The operator’s manual contains important information for a safe, appropriate
and economic use and maintenance of the machine. Adherence to this opera-
tor’s manual helps to avoid risks, to reduce repair costs and downtime, and to
increase the machine's reliability and service life.
The complete documentation, comprising this operator’s manual and any other
documents provided, must be kept in an easily accessible location close to where
the machine is used (e.g. in the tractor).
If the machine is sold, the operator’s manual must also be passed to the new
owner.
The operator’s manual is intended for the operator of the machine and anyone
involved in operating and maintaining it. It must be read, understood, and applied
by all persons entrusted with the following work on the machine:
Operation,
Maintenance and cleaning,
Repairing faults.
In particular, the following is to be observed:
The chapter on safety,
The warning instructions in the text of the individual chapters.
The operator’s manual does not replace your own responsibility as the op-
erator and operating personnel of the control unit.
2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual
The operator's manual is divided into six key areas in terms of content:
User instructions
Safety instructions
Machine data
Instructions on the operation of the machine,
- Transportation
- Commissioning
- Spreading operation
Instructions on detecting and rectifying faults
Maintenance and repair instructions

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2.3 Notes on text descriptions
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures
Steps that the operator must carry out are shown as a numbered list.
1. Instruction for action step 1
2. Instruction for action step 2
Instructions involving only one step are not numbered. The same applies for ac-
tion steps that do not have a specific sequence.
A bullet is placed in front of these instructions:
Handling instruction
2.3.2 Listings
Listings without a specific sequence are shown with bullet points (level 1) and
dashes (level 2):
Property A
- PointA
- PointB
Property B
2.3.3 References
References to other text passages in the document are indicated with section
number, headline text and page number:
Example: See also Chapter 3: Safety, page 5.
References to other documents are indicated as note or instruction without exact
chapter or page number:
Example: Please also observe the instructions contained in the manual for
the universal drive shaft.

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3 Safety
3.1 General Instructions
The Safety chapter contains basic warnings as well as work and traffic safety instructions
for the usage of the towed machine.
The adherence to the instructions in this chapter is a prerequisite for the safe handling
and trouble-free operation of the machine.
The other chapters of this operating manual contain additional warning notices that must
also be observed exactly. The warning notices are provided before the text for the rele-
vant instructions for action.
Warning notices on the supplier components can be found in the respective supplier
documentation. These warning notices must also be observed.
3.2 Significance of warnings
The warning instructions in this manual have been structured according to the degree of
danger and the probability of their occurrence.
Danger signs and symbols inform the user about other construction-related and unavoid-
able residual risks that may be encountered when operating the machine. The warning
notes used are structured as follows:
Example
Signal word
Symbol Explanation
n DANGER
Risk to life if warning is not observed
Description of the danger and possible consequences.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious or even fatal injury.
Measures to prevent the danger.

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Warning severity level
The degree of danger is indicated by the signal word. The levels are classified as follows:
n DANGER
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the health
and life of persons.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious or even fatal injury.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
n WARNING
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a possible dangerous situation for the health of
persons.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious injury.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
n CAUTION
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal
health or of material and environmental damage.
Ignoring this warning can result in injuries and damage to the product or
the general area.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
NOTICE
General information containing application tips and particularly useful information, but
which constitutes neither warnings nor hazards.

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3.3 General information on the safety of the machine
The machine is constructed in accordance with the state of the art and the recognized
technical regulations. However, its usage and maintenance may cause danger to the
health and life of the operator or third parties and/or the impairment of the machine and
other material assets.
For this reason, the machine may only be operated
when it is in a proper and roadworthy condition,
in awareness of safety and dangers.
Therefore, it is imperative that you have read and understood the contents of the opera-
tor’s manual. You must be familiar with the applicable accident protection regulations and
the generally accepted regulations for safety, occupational health, and road traffic, and
apply these rules as required.
3.4 Instructions for the operator
It is the operator's responsibility that the machine is used as intended.
3.4.1 Qualification of the personnel
Before starting any work on or with the machine, all persons who are involved in opera-
tion, maintenance or service must have read and understood this operating manual.
The machine may only be operated by instructed personnel authorised by the owner.
Personnel who are apprentices, in training or under instruction may only work on the
machine under the supervision of an experienced person.
Only qualified maintenance staff may implement maintenance and service work.
3.4.2 Instruction
Distribution partners, works representatives or employees of the machine manufacturer
will instruct the operator regarding the operation and maintenance of the machine.
The owner must ensure that newly recruited operating and maintenance personnel are
instructed to the same extent and with the same care with regard to the operation and
repair of the machine in compliance with this operator’s manual.

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3.4.3 Accident prevention
The safety and accident prevention regulations are subject to applicable laws in each
country. The operator of the machine shall be responsible for the compliance with these
regulations applicable in the country of use.
The following instructions must also be observed:
Never let the machine run without supervision.
Do not ride on the machine while it is working or being transported (no passengers).
Do not use machine components as a climbing aid.
Always wear tight fitting clothes. Do not wear work clothes with belts, loose threads
or other items that could snag.
Follow the manufacturer's warning notices when handling chemicals. You may have
to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
3.5 Operating safety instructions
Only use the machine in an operational safe state. Avoid hazardous situations as follows.
3.5.1 Decoupling and parking the machine
Only park the machine with the hopper empty and the boom folded in on horizontal,
solid ground.
Before uncoupling the machine, check that it is secured against tipping over and rolling
away.
Has the parking brake been applied?
Is the support stand folded down and secured?
Are the wheels secured with wheel chocks?
For more information, see chapter 8.8: Parking and unhitching the boom mineral fertiliser
spreader, page 87.
3.5.2 Filling the machine
Couple the machine to the tractor before filling it.
Fill the machine only when the tractor is at a standstill. Remove the tractor ignition
key to ensure that the engine cannot be started.
Avoid one-sided loads on the axle due to uneven loading of the machine.
Use suitable auxiliary equipment for filling the machine (e.g. front-end loader, auger).
Only fill the machine with the protective grid closed. This way, faults during spreading
caused by lumps in the spreading material or other foreign bodies are prevented.
Fill the machine no more than up to the edge. Check the level in the hopper.
For more information, see chapter 6.15: Filling the machine, page 58.

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3.5.3 Checks before start-up
Check the operational safety of the machine before the first and every subsequent
start-up.
Is all safety equipment at the machine installed and functioning?
Are all fasteners and load-bearing connections tight and in proper condition?
Are all locks firmly closed?
Is the danger zone of the machine clear of persons?
Is the universal drive shaft guard in good condition?
3.5.4 Danger zone
Ejected fertiliser can cause severe injuries (e.g. to the eyes).
When persons are present between the tractor and the machine, there is a danger to life
caused by the tractor rolling away or by machine movements.
The following figure displays the danger zones of the machine.
Figure 3.1: Danger zones around attachment units
[A] Danger zone in spreading operation
[B] Danger zone when coupling/uncoupling the machine
For this reason, ensure that nobody is within the spreading area [A] of the machine.
Immediately stop the machine and the tractor if somebody is within the danger zone
of the machine.
Instruct everyone to leave the danger zones [B] when coupling/uncoupling the
machine to or from the tractor.
When you open and close the boom, direct all persons out of the danger zones [A].
NOTICE
For more information on the rear view camera, see 6.17: Rear view camera, page 62
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3.5.5 Operation
If the machine malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and secure it. The fault is
to be rectified immediately by qualified staff.
Never climb onto the machine while the spreader unit is running.
Rotating machine components can cause serious injuries. For this reason, ensure
that you avoid any contact between body parts or clothes and rotating components.
Do not deposit any external parts (such as screws, nuts) in the container.
Before operating the boom, make sure that there is sufficient space and that there
are no people in the danger zone or that there are no other obstacles in the way.
Ejected fertiliser can cause severe injuries (e.g. to the eyes). For this reason, ensure
that nobody is present in the spreading range of the machine.
If the wind speed is too high, stop spreading, as the spreading range cannot be
guaranteed.
The boom can come into contact with the ground or with obstacles on uneven terrain.
Avoid dangerous situations such as, touching live overhead lines.
Never climb onto the machine or the tractor when it is situated beneath high-voltage
electrical power lines.
Never open or close the hopper cover when the machine is under high-voltage
electrical power lines.
Do not open or close the boom in close proximity to overhead lines. Make sure there
is a sufficient safety distance.
3.5.6 Wheels and brakes
The chassis of the towed machine is exposed to high loads due to the high total weight
and the driving terrain. To ensure operational safety, pay particular attention to the
following points:
Use only wheels and tyres that meet the technical requirements defined by the
manufacturer.
The wheels must not exhibit any lateral run-out or impermissible offset.
Check the inside and outside of the tyres at the edges. Replace them immediately if
they are damaged (bumps, scratches).
Check the tyre pressure and the function of the brake each time before driving.
Have the brake pads replaced in good time. Use only brake pads that meet the
technical requirements defined by the manufacturer.
To avoid soiling of the wheel bearings, they must always be covered by the dust caps.
Observe the permissible load capacity of the wheels (note the entry in the type
approval).
Never use the joystick of the tractor for braking. In this case, the compressed
air-braked trailers will not brake.
3.6 Use of fertiliser
An inappropriate selection or usage of the fertiliser may lead to severe personal injury or
environmental damages.
When selecting the fertiliser, inform yourself about its effects on persons, the envi-
ronment, and the machine.
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3.7 Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Fluid escaping under high pressure can cause serious injuries and environmental dam-
age. The following instructions must be observed to prevent danger:
Always operate the machine below the permissible maximum operating pressure.
Depressurise the hydraulic system before any maintenance work. Turn the tractor
motor off. Secure it against reactivation.
When looking for leaks, wear protective glasses and protective gloves at all
times.
In the case of injury in connection with hydraulic oil, consult a physician immedi-
ately as severe infections may occur otherwise.
When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor, ensure that the hydraulic system
is depressurised, both on the tractor and the machine side.
Attach the hydraulic hoses of the tractor and the spreader hydraulic systems only with
the prescribed connections.
Prevent any contamination of the hydraulic circuit. Always suspend the couplings in
the brackets provided. Use the dust caps. Clean the connections before joining them.
Regularly check the hydraulic components and hydraulic hose lines for mechanical
defects, e.g. cuts and abrasions, contusions, bends, tears, porosity etc.
Even when stored correctly and used within approved load limits, hoses and hose
couplings are subject to a natural ageing process. This limits their storage and ser-
vice life.
The service life of the hose lines may not exceed 6 years, including a possible storage
time of maximally 2 years.
The date of manufacture of the hoses is indicated on the hose coupling in month and year
Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or aged.
Replacement of hydraulic hoses must meet the technical requirements of the equip-
ment manufacturer. In particular, note the different maximum pressure ratings of re-
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3.8 Maintenance and servicing
Additional hazards that do not occur during operation of the machine are present during
maintenance and servicing work.
Any maintenance and servicing work is to be conducted with increased alertness at
all times. Work particularly thoroughly and cautiously.
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel
Setting and repair work on the brake system may only be carried out by specialist
workshops or recognised brake service providers.
Repair work on tyres and wheels may only be carried out by specialists and with
suitable assembly tools.
Welding work and work on the electrical and hydraulic system may only be carried
out by specialists.
The height of trailer units with vertical load may only be adjusted by specialists.
3.8.2 Wear parts
The maintenance and service intervals described in the present operator's manual
are to be strictly adhered to at all times.
Furthermore, the maintenance and service intervals of the supplier components must
also be complied with. See the supplier documentation for the relevant intervals.
Have the condition of the machine checked after every season by your specialist
dealer, paying particular attention to its fastening components, safety-relevant plastic
components, hydraulic system, metering parts, bends and baffle plates.
Have the brake pads replaced in good time. Use only the brake pads specified for the
axles.
Spare parts must at least comply with the technical requirements specified by the
manufacturer. The technical standards can be guaranteed, e.g. by using genuine
spare parts.
Self-locking nuts are designed to be used only once. Always use new self-locking
nuts to fasten components (e.g. covers).
3.8.3 Maintenance and servicing work
Switch off the tractor’s engine before any cleaning, maintenance and servicing work
and when troubleshooting. Wait until all rotating parts of the machine have come to
a standstill.
Make sure no unauthorised persons can switch on the machine. Remove the ignition
key of the tractor.
Before any maintenance and service work, disconnect the power supply between
tractor and machine.
 Check that the tractor with the towed machine is parked correctly. It must be parked
with the empty hopper and the boom folded in on level, solid ground and secured
against rolling away and buckling.
 Depressurise the hydraulic system before carrying out any maintenance and servicing
work.
Disconnect the power supply before working on the electrical system.
If you have to work while the universal drive shaft is rotating, make sure that nobody
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Never remove any clogging from the hopper with your hand or foot. Use suitable tools
for this purpose instead. In order to avoid clogging, only fill the hopper when the
protective grid is closed.
Before cleaning the machine with water, steam jets or other cleaning agents, cover
all components in which no water must enter (e. g. sliding bearings, electrical plug
connections).
Regularly check nuts and screws for tightness. Re-tighten loose connections.
After the first 5 km travelled, check the tightening torque of each wheel nut.
See also "Changing a wheel" on page 121.
3.9 Road safety
When driving on public streets and roads, the tractor with the attached machine must
comply with the road traffic regulations of the respective country. The owner and driver
are responsible for compliance with these regulations.
3.9.1 Checks before driving
The pre-departure check is an important contribution to road safety. Before every trip,
check compliance with the operating conditions, traffic safety, and the regulations of the
country of operation.
Is the permissible total weight observed?
Observe the permissible trailer load and vertical load as well as the permissible axle
load, the permissible braking load, the permissible tyre load capacity and the permis-
sible tyre air pressure.
Is the machine coupled according to regulations?
Can spreading material be lost while travelling?
- Observe the level of the spreading material in the hopper.
- The boom must be folded in.
- Switch off the machine control unit.
Are the boom sections completely folded in and the mechanical locks engaged?
Check the tyre pressure and the functionality of the machine’s brake system.
Observe the permissible brake load and the permissible tyre load capacity.
Is the tarpaulin closed and secured against unintentional opening?
Does the lighting and marking of the machine comply with the regulations of your
country with respect to driving on public roads? Make sure that warning signs,
reflectors, and auxiliary lights are correctly mounted.
Switch on the hydraulic system for the control block on the machine and activate the
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3.9.2 Transport with the machine
The driving, steering, and braking performance of the tractor is affected by the towed
machine. For example, an excessive vertical load of the machine will reduce the weight
on the front axle of your tractor and impair the steering.
Adapt your manner of driving to the changed driving behaviour.
When driving, always ensure that there is sufficient visibility. Another person is
required for directing the driver if this is not ensured (e.g. when reversing).
Observe the permissible maximum speed of 40 km/h.
Different loading conditions and the specific weight of the fertiliser influence the
position of the centre of gravity.
Avoid sudden curves when driving uphill and downhill or traversing a slope. By repo-
sitioning the gravity centre, there is a risk of toppling over. Also take special care is
when driving on uneven, soft ground (e.g. when entering fields, kerbs).
Passengers are prohibited on the machine during transport and operation.
Only drive with the axle suspension activated.
If necessary, attach a front weight to your tractor. Further information can be found in
the operating manual for the tractor.