Rauch 2.1 User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
5900854-d-en-0910
AXEO 2.1/6.1/18.1
Please read carefully
before using the machine!
Store carefully for future
use!
This Operator Manual should be consi-
dered as part of the machine. Suppliers
of new and second-hand machines are
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Operator Manual has been delivered
with the machine.
Translation of the original
operating manual

Preface
Dear customer,
By purchasing the single-disc spreader of the AXEO Series you have shown confidence in our
product. Thank you. We want to justify your trust. You have purchased a powerful and reliable ma-
chine.
Our customer service is always at your disposal, should any problems arise.
Please read this operating manual carefully before commissioning the single-disc spread-
er, and follow the advice given.
This operating manual gives detailed instructions on how to operate the machine, as well as val-
uable information on assembly, maintenance, and care.
The manual could also describe equipment that is not included in your mineral fertiliser spreader.
You should be aware that damage caused by incorrect operation or improper use may not be cov-
ered by warranty claims.
Technical improvements
We are continuously improving our products. Therefore, we reserve the right to make any im-
provements and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice. This consti-
tutes 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
n CAUTION
Please enter below the type, serial number, and year of manufacture of
your single-disc spreader.
These data are provided on the machine nameplate or on the frame.
Please state this information when ordering spare parts or accessories, and in
case of complaints.
Version: Serial number: Year of manufacture:

Contents
I
Preface
Technical improvements
1 Intended use and EU conformity 1
1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Declaration of conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 User instructions 3
2.1 About this operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Structure of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Notes on text descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.2 Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.3 Cross-references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Safety 5
3.1 Significance of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 General information on the safety of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Instructions for the operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3.1 Personnel qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3.2 Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3.3 Accident prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Information on operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4.1 Lifting and moving the single-disc spreader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4.2 Parking the single-disc spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4.3 Filling the single-disc spreader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4.4 Checks before start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4.5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5 Use of the spreading material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6 Hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.7 Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.7.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.7.2 Wear-prone parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.7.3 Maintenance and repair work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.8 Safety in traffic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.8.1 Checks before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.8.2 Road travel with the single-disc spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.9 Safety equipment on the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.9.1 Position of safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.9.2 Function of protective devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.10 Warning and instruction stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.10.1 Warning stickers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.10.2 Instruction stickers and nameplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.11 Lighting system with rear and side reflectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Contents
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4 Machine data 21
4.1 Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.2 Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.3 Specifications of basic version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.4 Specifications for extensions and extension combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5 Transport without tractor 25
5.1 General safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.2 Loading and unloading, parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6 Commissioning 27
6.1 Acceptance of the single-disc spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
6.2 Tractor requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
6.3 Hitching the single-disc spreader to the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
6.3.1 Preconditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
6.3.2 Hitching the single-disc spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
6.4 Fitting the PTO shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6.4.1 Checking the length of universal drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6.4.2 Fitting and removing the PTO shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6.5 Connect the electric actuators (Version E/H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
6.6 Connecting the hydraulic drive (version H-100/200, E-100/200, Q-100/200). . . .36
6.7 Connecting the hydraulic slider control (Version H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.8 Connecting the electric slider actuator: AXEO, Version Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.9 Filling the spreader hopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.10 Parking and unhitching the single-disc spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
7 Machine adjustments 41
7.1 Overview of adjustment possibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
7.2 Adjusting the spreading disc or agitator speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
7.2.1 PTO drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
7.2.2 Hydraulic motor drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
7.3 Adjusting the application rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
7.4 Adjusting the drop point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.5 Adjusting the spreading width limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.6 Adjusting a spreading pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.6.1 Symmetric and asymmetric spreading pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.6.2 Sharp limitation of the right-hand spreading edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
7.6.3 Adjusting the spreading vanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Contents
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7.7 Using the fertiliser chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.7.1 Information on the fertiliser charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.7.2 Fertiliser chart for grit (3/5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.7.3 Fertiliser chart for sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.7.4 Fertiliser chart for rock salt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.7.5 Fertiliser chart for refined salt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.7.6 Fertiliser chart for fertiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.8 Calibration test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.8.1 Calculating the nominal spreading quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.8.2 Run calibration test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8 Spreading work 81
8.1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.2 General instructions for the agitator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.3 Spreading sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.4 Spreading grit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.5 Spreading sand or moist salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.6 Spreading dry salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.7 Spreading granulated fertiliser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.8 Discharging residual material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9 Service and maintenance 89
9.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
9.2 Wear-prone parts and bolted joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
9.2.1 Checking wear-prone parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
9.2.2 Checking the bolted joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9.3 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9.4 Metering slider adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
9.5 Checking the agitator for wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
9.5.1 Removing the agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
9.5.2 Checking the RWK AX 140 agitator for wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
9.5.3 Checking the RWK AX 160 agitator for wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
9.5.4 Checking the RWK AX 180 agitator for wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
9.5.5 Checking the RWK AX 220 agitator for wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
9.5.6 Checking the thrust ring for wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
9.5.7 Checking the stop ring in the hopper for wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
9.6 Replacing spreading vanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
9.7 Gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.7.1 Quantity and types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.7.2 Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
9.8 Lubrication chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Contents
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10 Faults and possible causes 103
11 List of available accessories 105
11.1 Electric remote control (metering slider and spreading width limiter). . . . . . . . .105
11.2 Hydraulic remote control (metering slider). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
11.3 Hopper extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
11.4 Hopper tarpaulin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
11.5 Spreader apron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
11.6 Agitators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
11.6.1 RWK AX 140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
11.6.2 RWK AX 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
11.6.3 RWK AX 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
11.6.4 RWK AX 220. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
11.7 Adapter for mounting to Cat. 1N hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
11.8 Additional lighting BLO 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
11.9 Universal drive shaft with ratchet clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
12 Axle load calculation 109
12.1 Calculation of the total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
12.2 Axle loads table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
13 Disposal 113
13.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
13.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
14 Guarantee and warranty 115

Intended use and EU conformity
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1 Intended use and EU conformity
1.1 Intended use
The single-disc spreader AXEO may only be used in accordance with the infor-
mation given in this operating manual.
The single-disc spreader AXEO is constructed exclusively for the following appli-
cations (intended use):
in winter service for spreading material that can be delivered by chute, such
as grit (3/5), sand and salt,
in agriculture for spreading dry, granular and crystalline fertilisers
Any use outside these definitions is considered as misuse. The manufacturer is
not liable for any damage resulting from misuse. The operator bears the entire
risk.
Intended use also includes observing the operating, maintenance, and service
conditions specified by the manufacturer. Only genuine spare parts from the
manufacturer may be used as replacements.
The single-disc spreader AXEO may only be used, serviced, and repaired by per-
sons who are acquainted with the characteristics of the machine, have been
trained in its use, and who have been advised of the dangers involved.
Important information on the operation and safe handling of the machine is pro-
vided in this operating manual. Warning notes and warning signs are also affixed
to the machine by the manufacturer. All such information must be followed implic-
itly when using the machine.
Moreover, the relevant accident prevention regulations and the other generally
recognised safety, occupational health, and road traffic regulations must be strict-
ly observed when using the machine.
Unauthorised modifications to the single-disc spreader are not permitted. They
will exempt the manufacturer from liability for any damage resulting there from.
Foreseeable misuse
The manufacturer provides warning information and signs on the AXEO single-
disc spreader in the form of notices affixed to the machine relating to foreseeable
misuse. These warning signs and information must be observed under all circum-
stances in order to avoid the AXEO single-disc spreader being used for any other
purpose than that specified in the relevant operating manual.

Intended use and EU conformity1
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1.2 Declaration of conformity
In accordance with 2006/42/EG, Appendix II, No. 1 A
Rauch - Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH,
Landstr. 14, 76547 Sinzheim, Germany
We hereby declare that the product:
single-disc spreader of the series AXEO
Type: AXEO 2.1, AXEO 6.1, AXEO 18.1
complies with all relevant regulations of the EU Machine Directive 2006/42/EU.
Technical documents compiled by:
Rauch - Design Management
Landstr. 14, 76547 Sinzheim, Germany
(Norbert Rauch – Managing Director)

User instructions
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2 User instructions
2.1 About this operating manual
This operating manual is a constituent part of the single-disc spreaderAXEO.
The manual contains important instructions for safe, correct and economical use
and maintenance of the single-disc spreader. Adherence to the manual helps to
avoid dangers , reduce repair costs and downtime, and to increase the ma-
chine's reliability and service life.
The complete documentation, comprising this operating manual and any other
documents provided, must be kept in an easily accessible location close to where
the single-disc spreader is used (e.g. on the tractor).
If the single-disc spreader is sold, the operating manual must also be passed to
the new owner.
The AXEO manual is intended for the operator of the single-disc spreader 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.
The following are particularly important:
The chapter on safety,
The warning instructions in the text of the individual chapters.
The manual does not replace your own responsibility as the operator and op-
erating personnel of the AXEO single-disc spreader.
2.2 Structure of the manual
The manual is divided into 6 key areas in terms of content:
General information
Safety instructions
Machine data
Instructions for operating the single-disc spreader
Instructions for detecting and remedying faults, and
Maintenance and repair instructions.

User instructions2
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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 on 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 Cross-references
References to other sections in the manual are shown with paragraph number,
heading text, and page number:
Also refer to Chapter 3, "Safety", from page 5 onwards.
References to other documents are made without mentioning the exact chapter
or page number:
Please also observe the instructions contained in the manual for the universal
drive shaft.