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.

Safety
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3 Safety
This chapter contains basic safety instructions as well as working and traffic reg-
ulations for using the AXEO single-disc spreader.
All instructions in this chapter must be observed in order to work with and operate
the single-disc spreader safely.
There are additional warnings in the other chapters of this manual, which must
also be observed. The warning instructions are given before the text for the rele-
vant actions.
Warnings for third-party components are provided in the corresponding docu-
mentation. These warning instructions must also be observed.
3.1 Significance of warnings
The warning instructions in this manual have been structured according to the de-
gree of danger and the probability of its occurrence.
Danger signs and symbols inform the user about other construction-related and
unavoidable remaining dangers that may be encountered when operating the sin-
gle-disc spreader. The safety warnings are structured as follows:
Example
Signal word
Symbol Explanation
n DANGER
Risk to life if warning is not observed
Ignoring this warning will result in very serious or fatal injury.
Read this operating manual carefully and follow the warn-
ing advice.

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Warning severity level
The degree of danger is indicated by the signal word, and the levels are classified
as follows:
n DANGER
Type and source of danger
This advice warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the
health and life of persons.
Ignoring this warning will result in very serious or fatal injury.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this
danger.
n WARNING
Type and source of danger
This advice warns of a possible dangerous situation for the health
of persons.
Non-observance of this warning advice leads to serious injury.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this
danger.
n CAUTION
Type and source of danger
This note warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal
health or of material and environmental damage.
Ignoring this warning can result in 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 informa-
tion, but which constitutes neither warnings nor hazards.

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3.2 General information on the safety of the machine
The AXEO single-disc spreader is designed and manufactured to the state-of-
the-art in technology and the generally accepted rules of engineering. Neverthe-
less, operation and maintenance of the machine may pose a risk to life and limb
of the operator or other persons, as well as causing damage to the machine or
other assets in the surrounding area.
Therefore, operate the spreader only
when it is in a proper and roadworthy condition,
in awareness of safety and dangers.
This means that you must be familiar with the content of this manual, the applica-
ble accident protection regulations and the generally accepted regulations for
safety, occupational health, and road traffic, and apply these rules as required.
3.3 Instructions for the operator
The operator is responsible for ensuring the intended use of the AXEO single-
disc spreader.
3.3.1 Personnel qualifications
Before starting work on or with the single-disc spreader, all persons who are in-
volved in operation, maintenance or repair must have read and understood this
manual, particularly the chapter on safety and warning notices for the corre-
sponding activities.
The machine may only be operated by trained personnel authorised by the
owner.
Personnel being educated/trained/instructed may only work on the machine
under the supervision of an experienced person.
Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by qualified and in-
structed personnel.
3.3.2 Instruction
Sales representatives, factory representatives or employees of our company will
instruct the operator in the use and maintenance of the single-disc spreader.
The owner must ensure that newly recruited operating and maintenance person-
nel are instructed to the same extent and with the same care with regard to the
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3.3.3 Accident prevention
Safety and accident prevention regulations are governed by law in every country.
The machine owner is responsible for ensuring compliance with the legal regula-
tions in force in each country.
The following instructions must also be observed:
Never permit unsupervised operation of the single-disc spreader.
Do not ride on the single-disc spreader while it is working or being transported
(no passengers).
Do not use mechanical components of the single-disc spreader to climb onto
the machine.
Do not wear loose clothing. Do not wear work clothes with belts, loose threads
or other items that could snag.
Follow the manufacturer's directions when working with chemicals. It may be
necessary to wear personal protective equipment.
3.4 Information on operating safety
To avoid dangerous situations, the single-disc spreader must only be operated
when it is in a technically safe condition.
3.4.1 Lifting and moving the single-disc spreader
The spreader is delivered from the factory mounted on a pallet.
Only lift the spreader on the pallet by means of a suitable pallet truck or forklift
truck. Note the overall weight.
Never use the hopper or any other non-indicated attachment point to lift or
move the spreader.
3.4.2 Parking the single-disc spreader
Only park the spreader with the hopper empty and on a horizontal, firm sur-
face.
If the spreader is parked on its own (without tractor), fully open the metering
slider. The return spring is relieved, and any water in the hopper will drain out.

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3.4.3 Filling the single-disc spreader
Never fill the spreader while the tractor engine is running. Prevent an uninten-
tional start of the tractor's engine by removing the ignition key.
Use auxiliary equipment (e.g. bucket loader, feed screw conveyor, silo) to fill
the hopper of the single-disc spreader.
Use a suitable platform when filling manually (e.g. filling with Bigpacks).
Fill the hopper no higher than the top edge. Never exceed the maximum pay-
load.
Only fill the hopper with the spreader hitched to the tractor.
3.4.4 Checks before start-up
Before the first and all subsequent operations, check the single-disc spreader to
make sure that it is safe to operate.
Is all safety equipment on the spreader installed and functional?
Are all fasteners and load-bearing connections tight and in good condition?
Are the spreading disc and spreading vanes and their fixings in good condi-
tion?
Are all catches securely fastened?
Is anyone standing in the danger area of the single-disc spreader?
Is the drive shaft cover in good condition?
Check the height. The distance between frame and ground must not be great-
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3.4.5 Operation
If the single-disc spreader malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and
secure it. Have the fault repaired immediately by qualified technicians.
Never climb onto the spreader when it is running.
Operate the spreader only with the safety guard fitted in the hopper. The safe-
ty guard must not be removed during operation.
Only operate the spreader with the servicing cover closed.
Rotating machine components can cause serious injury. Make sure that body
parts or clothing never come close to rotating components.
If your single-disc spreader has a hydraulic metering control, close the meter-
ing slider completely before adjusting the spreading volume.
Do not deposit any parts (such as screws, nuts) into the spreader hopper.
Flying spreader material may cause serious injury (e.g. to the eyes). Make
sure that there are no persons within the spreader's working range.
If the wind speed becomes too high, you must stop spreading because the
specified spreading range cannot be guaranteed under such conditions.
Never climb onto the spreader or the tractor when under power lines.

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3.5 Use of the spreading material
Incorrect selection or use of spreading material may cause serious injury or envi-
ronmental damage.
When selecting the spreading material, inform yourself about its effects on
persons, the environment, and the machine.
Follow the directions of the spreading material manufacturer exactly.
3.6 Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Fluid escaping under high pressure can cause serious injuries and environmental
damage. The following instructions must be observed to prevent danger:
The maximum approved operating pressure must never be exceeded.
Depressurise the hydraulic system before any maintenance work . Switch off
the tractor's engine. Remove the ignition key to prevent the engine being
started again.
Always wear protective goggles and safety gloves when looking for leaks.
In the event of injuries involving hydraulic oil, you must consult a doctor im-
mediately since severe infections can result.
When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulics, make sure
that the hydraulic systems are depressurised on both tractor and single-disc
spreader.
Connect the hydraulic hoses of the tractor to the hydraulics of the spreader
using only the specified connections.
Prevent any contamination of the hydraulic circuit. Only hang the couplings in
the brackets provided. Use the dust caps. Clean the connections before join-
ing them.
Check the hydraulic components and hydraulic hoses regularly for mechani-
cal defects, such as cuts, chafe marks, crushing, cracking, porous sections,
etc.
Even when stored correctly and under approved loads, hoses and hose cou-
plings are subject to a natural ageing process. This limits their storage and
service life.
The hoses may only be used for a maximum of 6 years. The storage time must
not exceed 2 years.
The date of manufacture of the hoses is stamped on the hose coupling in month
and year
Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or aged.
Replacement hydraulic hoses must meet the technical requirements of the
equipment manufacturer. In particular, note the different maximum pressure
ratings of replacement hoses.

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3.7 Service and maintenance
Service and maintenance work involves additional hazards that do not occur dur-
ing operation of the machine.
Take particular care when carrying out maintenance and repair work. Work
very carefully and with awareness of danger.
3.7.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel
Welding and work on the electrical and hydraulic systems must be carried out
only by qualified technicians.
3.7.2 Wear-prone parts
Observe the maintenance and repair intervals specified in this operating man-
ual exactly.
Also observe the maintenance and repair intervals for third-party compo-
nents. See the supplier documentation for the relevant intervals.
We recommend that you have the condition of the single-disc spreader
checked after each season by your dealer, paying particular attention to its
guards, fixing components, hydraulic system, metering parts (such as meter-
ing slider and agitator), spreading vanes, and spreading disc.
Spare parts must at least comply with the technical standards specified by the
manufacturer. This is assured with genuine spare parts.RAUCH
Self-locking nuts are designed to be used only once. Always use new self-
locking nuts to fasten components (e.g. when replacing vanes, changing the
maintenance cover).
3.7.3 Maintenance and repair work
Always switch off the tractor engine before all cleaning, maintenance and re-
pair work and when troubleshooting. Wait until all rotating parts of the ma-
chine have stopped moving.
Make sure that no unauthorised person can start the single-disc spreader.
Remove the ignition key from the tractor.
Check that the tractor is correctly parked with the spreader. Park the spreader
with an empty hopper on level, firm ground and secure it to prevent it from
moving.
In addition, secure the raised spreader against falling (e.g. using a support
block) if you must carry out maintenance and repair work or inspection under-
neath it.
Depressurise the hydraulic system before all maintenance and repair work.
Disconnect the power supply before working on the electrical system.
Open the maintenance cover on the hopper only after the spreader has been
switched off.
Open the safety guard in the hopper only after the spreader has been
switched off.
If you must work while the PTO shaft is rotating, make sure that nobody is
near the PTO or the universal drive shaft.

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Only remove blockages in the spreader hopper with the machine at a stand-
still, and never use your hands or feet. Only use a suitable tool. To prevent
blockages, always use the safety guard when filling the hopper.
Before cleaning the spreader with water, steam or other cleaning agents, cov-
er all components that must not get wet (e.g. bearings, electrical connec-
tions).
Regularly check nuts and screws for tight fit and tighten them, if necessary.
3.8 Safety in traffic
When travelling on public roads and tracks, the tractor with the attached single-
disc spreader must comply with the traffic regulations of the country in which it is
operating. The owner and driver are responsible for compliance with these regu-
lations.
3.8.1 Checks before driving
The pre-operational check is an important component of traffic safety. Before
every trip, check compliance with the operating conditions, traffic safety, and the
regulations of the country of operation.
Make sure that the permitted total weight is not exceeded. Note the permitted
axle load, permitted braking load, and the permitted tyre load.
Check the tyre pressures and the function of the tractor brake system.
Is the single-disc spreader mounted correctly?
Could spreading material be lost while travelling?
- Check the level of the spreading material in the hopper. The metering slid-
er must be closed.
- In addition, with single-acting hydraulic cylinders, shut the ball-cock to
prevent spreading material from flowing out of the hopper in the event of
leaks in the tractor's control valves.
- If necessary, switch off the electronic control unit.
Does the lighting and identification of the spreader comply with the national
regulations for use on public roads? Make sure that warning signs, reflectors,
and auxiliary lights are correctly placed.

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3.8.2 Road travel with the single-disc spreader
Handling, steering, and braking performance of the tractor are affected by the at-
tached spreader. For example, the high permissible load capacity will reduce the
weight on the tractor's front axle, and may affect its steering.
Be aware of the changed driving behaviour.
Make sure that you have sufficient vision when driving. If vision is restricted
(e.g. when reversing), another person is required to direct the driver.
Do not exceed the legal speed limit.
Avoid sudden turns when driving uphill or downhill or across a slope. Due to
the changed centre of gravity, there is a danger of overturning. Travel over
uneven, soft ground (e.g. entering a field, over road edges) with great care.
Arrest sideways movement of the lower link of the three-point linkage to pre-
vent the machine from swinging.
Passengers are prohibited on the spreader during transport and operation.