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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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CAUTION!
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal health.
Ignoring these warnings leads to injury.
uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
NOTICE!
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of material and environmental damage.
Ignoring these warnings will result in damage to the machine and to the environment.
uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
This is an instruction:
General instructions contain tips for the operation and information that is particularly useful, but no
warnings about hazards.
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 operator’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
The owner is responsible for the intended use of the machine.
3.4.1 Qualifications of personnel
Before starting any work on or with the machine, all persons who are involved in operation,
maintenance or service must have read and understood this operator’s manual.
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• The machine may only be operated by instructed personnel authorized by the owner.
• Persons who are apprentices, in training or under instruction may only work on the machine under
the supervision of an experienced person.
• Maintenance and service may only be carried out by qualified maintenance personnel.
3.4.2 Instruction
Distribution partners, works representatives or employees of the 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.
3.4.3 Accident prevention
Safety and accident prevention regulations are legally specified in every country. The owner of the
machine is responsible for observing the regulations applicable in the country of operation.
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 parts as steps.
• Always wear tight fitting clothes. Do not wear work clothes with belts, loose threads or other items
that could get caught.
• Follow the manufacturer's warnings when handling chemicals. You may have to wear personal
protective equipment (PPE).
3.5 Information on operational safety
Only use the machine in safe operating condition. Avoid hazardous situations.
3.5.1 Lifting and moving the machine
The machine is delivered ex works standing on a pallet.
• Exclusively lift the machine on the pallet using a suitable lift truck or forklift truck. Please observe
the total weight.
• Never lift or move the machine at the hopper or at other, non-marked anchor points.
3.5.2 Parking the machine
• Only park the machine with an empty hopper on level, firm ground.
• If the machine is parked alone (without tractor), open the metering slide completely. The return
spring is released; any water that may be entering the hopper is drained.
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3.5.3 Filling the machine
• Only fill the machine when the machine is mounted or attached to the tractor (depending on the
machine)
• Only fill the machine when the engine of the tractor is shut off. Remove the ignition key in order to
prevent the engine from being started.
• Make sure that there is adequate space on the filling side.
• Use suitable auxiliary equipment for filling the machine (e.g., front-end loader, screw conveyor).
• Fill the machine no higher than the top-edge. Check the filling level.
• 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.
3.5.4 Checks before commissioning the machine
Check the operating safety of the machine before the first and every subsequent commissioning.
• Is all safety equipment at the machine installed and functioning?
• Are all fasteners and load-bearing connections tightly installed and in good condition?
• Are the spreading discs, the spreading vanes, and their attachments in good condition?
• Is the protective grid locked in the hopper?
• Are all locking mechanisms securely engaged?
• Are there no persons in the danger zone of the machine?
• Is the universal drive shaft cover in good condition?
• Check the mounting height. The distance between the bottom edge of the frame and the ground
must not be more than 120 cm.
3.5.5 Hazard zone
Ejected spreading material may cause serious injury (e.g., to the eyes).
When persons are present between the tractor and the machine, there is a great hazard by the tractor
rolling away of machine movements When persons are present between the tractor and the machine
which may have fatal consequences.
The following figure displays the hazard zones of the machine.
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Fig. 1: Hazard zone when devices are attached
A Hazard zone in spreading operation B Hazard zone when coupling/decoupling the
machine
• Ensure that no persons are present in the spreading range [A] of the machine.
• Immediately stop the machine and the tractor if persons are present in the hazard zone of the
machine.
• When you are coupling/decoupling the machine at the tractor and have to operate the hydraulic
lift, make sure that no one is present in the hazard zones [B].
3.5.6 Running operation
• In the event of malfunctions, the machine is to be shut down and secured immediately. Have the
fault repaired immediately by qualified technicians.
• Do not climb on the machine while the spreader unit is running.
• Only operate the machine with the protective grids in the hopper closed. During operation, the
protective grid must neither be opened nor removed.
• Only operate the machine when the maintenance cover is closed.
• Rotating machine components can cause serious injury. Make sure that body parts or clothing
never come close to rotating components.
• Do not deposit any parts (such as screws, nuts) in the hopper.
• Ejected spreading material may cause serious injury (e.g., to the eyes). For this reason, ensure
that nobody is present in the spreading range of the machine.
• If the wind speed becomes too high, spreading has to be stopped as the specified spreading
range cannot be guaranteed under such conditions.
• Do not climb on the machine or the tractor when it is situated beneath high-voltage electrical
power lines.
3.6 Using spreading material
Improper selection or use of spreading material may cause serious injury or environmental damage.
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• When selecting the spreading material, inform yourself of its effects on humans, the environment,
and the machine.
• Always follow the instructions of the spreading material manufacturer.
3.7 Hydraulics system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Fluid escaping under high pressure may cause serious injury and environmental damage. The
following instructions must be observed to prevent danger:
• Always operate the machine below the permissible maximum operating pressure.
•Release the pressure from the hydraulic system before carrying out any maintenance. Switch off
the engine of the tractor. Secure it against reactivation.
• When searching for leaks, always wear safety glasses and safety gloves.
• In case of injury in connection with hydraulic oil, consult a physician immediately as severe
infections may occur.
• When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor, ensure that the hydraulic system is
depressurized, 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 coupling 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 aging process. This limits their storage and service life.
The hydraulic hoses are designed for a maximum service life of 6 years, including storage for a
maximum of 2 years.
The month and year of manufacture of the hydraulic hoses is stamped on the hose fitting.
• Have the hydraulic hoses replaced if they are damaged and after the specified service life has
been reached.
• Replacement hydraulic hoses must meet the technical requirements of the equipment
manufacturer. Make sure the replacement hydraulic hoses meet the maximum pressure
specifications.
3.8 Maintenance and service
Maintenance and service involve additional hazards that do not occur during operation of the machine.
For this reason, take particular care when carrying out maintenance and service work. Work
particularly thoroughly and cautiously.
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3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel
• Welding and work on the electrical and hydraulic systems is to be carried out by qualified
technicians only.
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.
• Also observe the maintenance and service intervals for the supplied components. See the
supplier documentation for the relevant intervals.
• We recommend having your dealer check the condition of the machine, particularly fastening
components, safety-relevant plastic components, the hydraulic system, metering components and
spreading vanes, after every working season.
• Spare parts must at least comply with the technical standards specified by the manufacturer.
Compliance with technical requirements is ensured using original spare parts.
• Self-locking nuts are designed to be used only once. Always use new self-locking nuts to fasten
components (e.g., when replacing spreading vanes).
3.8.3 Maintenance and service tasks
•Always switch off the tractor engine before any cleaning, maintenance, service, and
troubleshooting. Wait until all rotating parts of the machine have come to a standstill.
• Make sure that unauthorized persons cannot start the machine. Remove the ignition key of the
tractor.
• Disconnect the power supply between the tractor and the machine before performing any
maintenance and service tasks or before working on the electrical system.
• Check that the tractor with the machine is correctly parked. Park the spreader with an empty
hopper on level, solid ground and secure it to prevent it from moving.
• Secure the lifted machine additionally against falling (e.g., by means of a safety stand) when
carrying out maintenance and repair work or inspections under the lifted machine.
• Release the pressure from the hydraulic system before any maintenance and repair work.
• Only open the protective grid in the hopper if the machine has been decommissioned.
• If work is to be carried out while the PTO shaft is rotating, make sure that nobody is near the PTO
or the universal drive shaft.
• Never clear blockages in the spreader hopper by hand or with the foot: always use a suitable tool.
• When cleaning with high-pressure, never aim the water jet directly at warning signs, electrical
equipment, hydraulic components, and sliding bearings.
• Regularly check nuts and screws for tightness. Retighten loose connections.
3.9 Safety in traffic
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.
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3.9.1 Checks before driving
The check before departure 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 admissible total weight complied with? Note the permitted axle load, the permitted braking
load, and the permitted tire load capacity;
○ See 5 Axle load calculation
• Is the machine attached correctly?
• Can spreading material be lost while traveling?
○ Observe the filling level of the spreading material in the hopper.
○ The metering slide must be closed.
• Check the tire pressures and the function of the tractor brake system.
• Do the lighting and labeling on the machine comply with the national regulations for operation on
public roads? Ensure correct attachment.
3.9.2 Road travel with the machine
Handling, steering, and braking performance of the tractor are affected by the attached machine. For
example, an excessive weight of the machine will reduce the weight on the front axle of the tractor and
affect the steering.
• Adapt your driving to the modified driving characteristics.
• When driving, always ensure that there is sufficient visibility. If vision is restricted (e.g. when
reversing), another person is required to direct the driver.
• Observe the admissible maximum speed.
• Avoid sudden turns when driving uphill or downhill or across a slope. The change in the center of
gravity may increase the danger of tipping. Special care is to be particularly applied when driving
on uneven, soft ground (e.g. when entering fields, curbs).
• Arrest sideways movement of the lower link of the three-point linkage to prevent the machine from
swinging.
• Passengers are prohibited on the machine during transport and operation.
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3.10 Safety equipment, warnings and instructions
3.10.1 Position of safety equipment as well as warning and instruction stickers
Fig. 2: Position of safety equipment, warning and instruction notices and reflector - front
[1] Instruction notice, agitator stop
[2] Factory plate
[3] Serial number
[4] Bracket for cables and hoses
[5] Instructions: maximum payload
[6] Instructions: PTO speed
[7] Warning: read operator’s manual
[8] Warning: ejection of material
[9] Yellow side reflector
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Fig. 3: Position of safety equipment, warning and instruction notices and reflector - rear
[1] Protective grid in hopper
[2] Instructions: tightening torque
[3] Adjustment lever
[4] Spreading disc cover
[5] Front spreading disc cover
[6] Red reflector
[7] Adjustable spreading disc cover (spreading
width limiter)
[8] Warning: moving parts
[9] Maintenance cover
[10] Warning: remove ignition key
[11] Rear lighting
[12] Warning foil
nUniversal drive shaft
[1] Universal drive shaft cover
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3.10.2 Function of safety equipment
The safety equipment is designed to protect your health and life.
• Before working with the machine, ensure that the safety equipment is functioning and not
damaged.
• Only operate the machine when the safety equipment is functional.
Designation Function
Protective grid in hopper Prevents body parts from being caught by the rotating agitator.
Prevents body parts from being cut off by the metering slide.
Prevents faults during spreading caused by lumps in the spreading
material, large stones, or other large objects (screening effect).
Maintenance cover Enables easy replacement of the agitator.
Front spreading disc cover Protection against getting caught by the rotating disc from the front.
Prevents the ejection of spreading material to the front (direction of
tractor/workplace).
Adjustable spreading disc
cover (spreading width
limiter)
This prevents being caught by the rotating spreading disc from the side
and from the rear.
It ensures the ejection of the spreading material in the desired
spreading width.
Plastic cover for the
spreading disc
Prevents catching by the rotating spreading disc from above
Universal drive shaft guard Prevents body parts and clothing from being pulled into the rotating
universal drive shaft.
Bracket Attachment of the hoses and cables to the frame.
Prevents the hoses and cables from being crushed or kinked.
Fig. 36 Bracket for cables and hoses
3.11 Warning and instruction stickers
Various warning and instruction stickers are attached to the machine (for the position at the machine,
please refer to 3.10.1 Position of safety equipment as well as warning and instruction stickers).
The warning and instruction stickers are components of the machine. They must not be removed or
modified.
uReplace missing or illegible warning and instruction stickers immediately.
If new components are installed during repairs, the same warning and instruction stickers that were on
the original parts must be placed on the new parts.
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