Rauch AXEO 2.1 User manual

AXEO
Operator's manual
2.1/6.1/18.1
Please read carefully
before using the
machine!
Keep for future use
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an integral part of the machine. Suppliers
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over to the customer.
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Foreword
Dear customer,
By purchasing the single disc spreader for winter road maintenance of the AXEO series, you have
shown confidence in our product. Thank you very much! We want to justify this confidence. You
have purchased a powerful and reliable machine.
However, in case unexpected problems arise, our customer service department is always there for
you.
Please read this operator's manual carefully before commissioning the single disc spreader
for winter road maintenance and observe the instructions.
This operator’s manual gives 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 cannot be covered by
warranty claims.
Please enter the type and serial number here together with the year of
manufacture of your single disc spreader for winter road maintenance.
This information is provided on the machine nameplate or on the frame.
Please state this information when ordering spare parts or optional equipment,
and in case of complaints.
Type:
Serial number:
Year of manufacture:
Technical improvements
We continuously strive to improve our products. For this reason, we reserve the right to make any
improvements and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice. We do not
accept any 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

Table of contents
1 Intended use 7
2User instructions 8
2.1 About this operator’s manual 8
2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual 8
2.3 Notes on text descriptions 9
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures 9
2.3.2 Lists 9
2.3.3 References 9
3Safety 10
3.1 General information 10
3.2 Meaning of warnings 10
3.3 General information on the safety of the machine 11
3.4 Instructions for the operator 11
3.4.1 Qualifications of personnel 11
3.4.2 Instruction 12
3.4.3 Accident prevention 12
3.5 Information on operational safety 12
3.5.1 Lifting and moving the machine 12
3.5.2 Parking the machine 12
3.5.3 Filling the machine 13
3.5.4 Checks before commissioning the machine 13
3.5.5 Hazard zone 13
3.5.6 Running operation 14
3.6 Using spreading material 14
3.7 Hydraulics system 15
3.8 Maintenance and service 15
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel 16
3.8.2 Wear parts 16
3.8.3 Maintenance and service tasks 16
3.9 Safety in traffic 16
3.9.1 Checks before driving 17
3.9.2 Road travel with the machine 17
3.10 Safety equipment, warnings and instructions 18
3.10.1 Position of safety equipment as well as warning and instruction stickers 18
3.10.2 Function of safety equipment 20
3.11 Warning and instruction stickers 20
3.11.1 Warning stickers 21
3.11.2 Instruction stickers 22
3.12 Name plate and machine marking 22
3.13 Lighting system, front, side, and rear reflectors 23
4Machine data 24
4.1 Manufacturer 24
4.2 Description of the machine 24
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4.2.1 Assembly overview, back 25
4.2.2 Assembly overview, front 26
4.3 Versions 28
4.3.1 Drive with universal drive shaft 28
4.3.2 Drive with hydraulic motor 28
4.4 Technical data 29
4.4.1 Technical data for the basic equipment 29
4.4.2 Technical data for the extensions 30
4.5 Special equipment 30
4.5.1 Extensions 31
4.5.2 Hopper cover 31
4.5.3 Electrical remote control 31
4.5.4 Hydraulic remote control (metering slide) 32
4.5.5 Spreader apron 32
4.5.6 Agitator 32
4.5.7 Adapter for category 1N attachment 34
4.5.8 BLO 18 lighting 35
4.5.9 Universal drive shaft with star ratchet 35
5Axle load calculation 36
6Transport without tractor 39
6.1 General safety instructions 39
6.2 Loading and unloading, parking 39
7Commissioning 40
7.1 Accepting the machine 40
7.2 Tractor requirements 40
7.3 Mounting the universal drive shaft on the machine 41
7.4 Installing the machine at the tractor 44
7.4.1 Preconditions 44
7.4.2 Mounting 44
7.5 Mounting the agitator 48
7.6 Connecting the hydraulic drive 48
7.7 Connecting the hydraulic slide actuator: 49
7.8 Connecting the electronic slide actuators 50
7.9 Connecting the electric slide actuators 50
7.10 Connecting the actuator for the spreading width limiter 50
7.11 Connecting the lighting 51
7.12 Filling the machine 51
8Calibration 53
8.1 Determining the output volume 53
8.2 Implementing the calibration test 54
9Spreading operation 56
9.1 General information 56
9.2 General information on the agitator 57
9.3 Instructions regarding the spreading operation 58
9.4 Setting the machine 59
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9.4.1 Setting the application rate 61
9.4.2 Set the speed of the spreading discs or the agitator 62
9.4.3 Adjusting the drop point 64
9.4.4 Adjusting the half-side slide 66
9.4.5 Setting the spreading vane 67
9.4.6 Set the spreading width limiter 68
9.4.7 Adjustment options with HydroControl 70
9.5 Using the fertilizer chart 70
9.6 Gritting 98
9.7 Spreading sand or damp salt 98
9.8 Spreading dry salt 99
9.9 Spreading granulated fertilizer 100
9.10 Spreading grit-salt mixture 101
9.11 Discharging residual material 102
9.12 Parking and unhitching the machine 103
10 Faults and possible causes 105
11 Maintenance and service 108
11.1 Safety 108
11.2 Cleaning the machine 110
11.3 Lubrication plan 110
11.3.1 Lubricating the drive shaft 110
11.3.2 Lubricating links and bushes 110
11.3.3 Lubricating the agitator bayonet lock 110
11.3.4 Lubricating the universal joint of the RWK 10 agitator 110
11.4 Wear parts and screw connections 111
11.4.1 Checking wear parts 111
11.4.2 Checking the screw connections 111
11.5 Metering slide adjustment 111
11.6 Checking the agitator for wear 113
11.6.1 Dismounting the agitator 113
11.6.2 Checking the RWK AX 140 agitator for wear 114
11.6.3 Checking the RWK AX 160 agitator for wear 114
11.6.4 Checking the RWK AX 165 agitator for wear 115
11.6.5 Checking the RWK AX180 agitator for wear 115
11.6.6 Checking the RWK AX 220 agitator for wear 115
11.6.7 Check the RWK AX 240 agitator for wear 116
11.6.8 Checking the thrust ring for wear 116
11.6.9 Checking the stop ring in the hopper for wear 117
11.7 Spreading vane replacement 117
11.8 Transmission oil 119
11.8.1 Quantities and types 119
11.8.2 Checking the oil filling level 119
11.8.3 Filling in oil 120
12 Winterizing and preserving 121
12.1 Safety 121
12.2 Winterizing 121
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12.3 Preserving the machine 121
13 Disposal 123
13.1 Safety 123
13.2 Disposal of the machine 123
14 Appendix 124
14.1 Torque value 124
15 Guarantee and warranty 126
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1 Intended use
The single disc spreaders for winter road maintenance of the AXEO series may only be used in
accordance with the stipulations of the present operator’s manual.
The single disc spreaders for winter road maintenance of the AXEO series are constructed in
accordance with their intended use.
They may only be used for spreading material that can be delivered by chute, such as grit (3/5),
sand, and salt, as well as in agriculture to apply granulated fertilizers.
The machine is intended as a three-point linkage on the rear of a tractor and for operation by a
person.
In the following chapters, the single disc spreader is referred to as the "machine".
Any use beyond these specifications is considered as contrary to the intended use. The manufacturer
shall not assume any liability for any damages resulting from this. The risk is solely carried by the
operator.
The intended use also comprises the compliance with the operating, maintenance, and repair
conditions prescribed by the manufacturer. Only genuine spare parts from RAUCH may be used as
replacements.
The machine may only be used, maintained and repaired by people who are familiar with the
characteristics of the machine and who are aware of the risks.
The instructions regarding the operation, service, and safe handling of the machine as described in
this operator's manual and declared by the manufacturer in the form of warning signs and symbols on
the machine must be strictly followed during operation. The relevant accident prevention regulations
and other generally recognized safety-related, occupational health and road traffic regulations must be
observed when using the machine.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine are not permitted. Such modifications exclude any liability
of the manufacturer for any resulting damages.
nForeseeable misuse
The manufacturer provides warning notes and signs on the mineral fertilizer spreader relating to
foreseeable misuse. These warnings and warning symbols must always be observed. This way,
application of the machine against the intentions of the operator’s manual is prevented.
1. Intended use
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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 instructions for safe, proper, and economic use and
maintenance of the machine. Compliance with its stipulations helps to avoid risks, reduce repair
costs and downtime, and to increase the reliability and service life of the machine controlled with it.
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 every person who is entrusted with the
following work on the machine:
• Operation,
• Maintenance and cleaning,
• Troubleshooting.
In particular, the following is to be observed:
• The chapter on safety,
• The warnings in the text of the individual chapters.
The operator's manual does not replace your own responsibility as operator and operational staff of
the machine 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 operating the machine
• Instructions for finding and correcting faults
• Maintenance and service instructions
2. User 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 follows.
uInstruction for action step 1
uInstruction for action step 2
2.3.2 Lists
Lists without a specific sequence are shown as lists with bullet points:
•Property A
• Property B
2.3.3 References
References to other sections in the document are shown with paragraph number, header text and/or
page number:
•Example: Please also note 3 Safety
References to other documents are shown as information or instructions without the exact chapter or
page number:
•Example: Follow the instructions in the operator’s manual of the universal drive shaft
manufacturer.
2. User instructions
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3 Safety
3.1 General information
The chapter Safety contains basic warning notes as well as working and traffic safety instructions for
the usage of the installed machine.
The adherence to the instructions in this chapter is a prerequisite for the safe handling and trouble-
free operation of the machine.
There are additional warnings in the other chapters of this operator’s manual, which must also be
observed. The warning instructions are given before the text for the relevant actions.
Warning notes on the supplier components can be found in the respective supplier documentation.
These warning instructions must also be observed.
3.2 Meaning of warnings
The warnings in the operator’s manual are classified according to the severity of the risk and the
probability of its occurrence.
The warning symbols draw attention to the residual risks to which users of the machine are exposed.
The warnings used are structured as follows:
Symbol + signal word
Explanation
Level of danger of warnings
The level of danger is indicated in the signal word. The levels of danger are classified as follows:
DANGER!
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the health and life of people.
Ignoring these warnings will result in severe injury or death.
uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
WARNING!
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal health.
Ignoring these warnings leads to severe injury.
uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
3. Safety
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