Rauch TWS 85.1 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TWS 85.1
Please read carefully
before using the ma-
chine.
Keep for future reference.
This instruction manual/assembly in-
struction is to be considered as part of
the machine. Suppliers of new and sec-
ond-hand machines are required to
document in writing that the instruc-
tion manual/assembly instruction was
delivered with the machine and hand-
ed over to the customer.
Original instructions
5901746-a-en-1015

Preface
Dear Customer
By purchasing the load transfer vehicle TWS 85.1 you have shown confidence in our product.
Thank you very much! We want to justify this confidence. You have purchased a powerful and re-
liable machine.
However, in case unexpected problems arise: Our customer service is always there for you.
Please read this operator's manual carefully before commissioning the load transfer vehi-
cle and follow the advice given.
This operator's manual gives detailed instructions on the operation of the machine, as well as val-
uable information on assembly, maintenance, and care.
This manual may also describe equipment that is not included in your machine.
Please note that damage caused by incorrect operation or improper use is not covered by war-
ranty claims.
Technical improvements
We are continuously improving our products. Therefore, we reserve the right to make any
improvements and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice.
This constitutes no obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that
have already been sold.
We will be pleased to answer any other questions that you might have.
Yours sincerely
RAUCH
Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH
NOTE
Please enter the type and serial number together with the year of manufacture of your
load transfer vehicle here.
This information can be obtained from the nameplate and/or at the frame.
Please state this information when ordering spare parts or accessories, and in case of com-
plaints.
Type: Serial number: Year of manufacture:

Table of Contents
I
Preface
Technical improvements
1 Intended use and declaration of conformity 1
1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 EC declaration of conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 User instructions 3
2.1 About this operator’s manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Notes on text descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.2 Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Safety 5
3.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Significance of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 General information on the safety of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Instructions for the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.1 Personnel qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.2 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.3 Accident prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Information on operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.1 Unhitching and parking the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.2 Filling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5.3 Checks before start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5.4 Hazard zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5.5 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.5.6 Wheels and brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6 Use of fertiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.7 Hydraulic system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.8 Maintenance and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.8.2 Wear parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.8.3 Maintenance and service work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.9 Safety in traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.9.1 Checks before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.9.2 Using the machine for transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.10 Safety devices at the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.10.1 Position of safety devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.10.2 Function of safety devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.11 Warning and instruction stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.11.1 Warning stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.11.2 Instruction stickers and nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.12 Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Table of Contents
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4 Technical data 25
4.1 Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Description of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 Machine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.1 Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.2 Fertiliser spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.3 Technical data of standard equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4 Optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5 Transportation without tractor 31
5.1 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2 Loading and unloading, parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6 Commissioning 33
6.1 Accepting the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.2 Operating license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.2.1 Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.2.2 Outside Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.3 Tractor requirements for the load transfer vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.4 Tractor requirements for the fertiliser spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.4.1 mechanical drive of the fertiliser spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.4.2 Hydraulic drive of the fertiliser spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.5 Mount the universal drive shaft to the machine (TWS-M only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.6 Connecting the machine to the tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.6.1 Ball coupling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.6.2 Pin coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.6.3 Both coupling versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.6.4 Braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.7 Connect the hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.7.1 Connection of the control block (TWS-H 85.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.7.2 Mechanical gearbox of the fertiliser spreader: Version M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.7.3 Hydraulic gearbox of the fertiliser spreader: Version H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.8 Fold away the support stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.9 Mount the fertiliser spreader to the load transfer vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.9.1 Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.9.2 Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.9.3 Establish the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.10 Mounting and connection of the level sensor to the fertiliser spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.11 Filling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.12 Checking the filling level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.13 Setting the brake-force distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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7 Instructions for load transfer 59
7.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.2 Procedure for load transfer and spreading operation with TWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.3 Releasing the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.4 Set the auger conveyor speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.5 Fertiliser load transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.5.1 Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.5.2 Example: Load transfer in automatic operating mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.6 Discharging residual material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.6.1 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.6.2 Discharging the load transfer vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.7 Parking and decoupling the load transfer vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.7.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8 Faults and possible causes 71
9 General maintenance and service 73
9.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.2 Maintenance plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.2.1 General maintenance plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.2.2 Maintenance plan for axles and braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.2.3 Maintenance plan for hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.3 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.4 Opening the protective grid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.5 Wear parts and screw connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.5.1 Checking wear parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.5.2 Checking screw connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.6 Replace the level sensor in the hopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.7 Maintenance of chassis and brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9.7.1 Checking the condition and the function of the braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9.7.2 Draining the air reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
9.8 Maintenance of the hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
9.8.1 Checking hydraulic hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.8.2 Replacing hydraulic hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.8.3 Maintenance of the hydraulic system hydraulic block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9.9 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9.9.1 Checking the tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9.9.2 Checking the condition of the wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9.9.3 Replacing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
9.10 Lubrication plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Table of Contents
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10 Disposal 93
10.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
10.2 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Index A
Terms/conditions of warranty

Intended use and declaration of conformity
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1 Intended use and declaration of conformity
1.1 Intended use
The load transfer vehicle TWS 85.1 may only be used in accordance with the stip-
ulations of the present operator's manual.
The load transfer vehicle TWS 85.1 has been constructed in accordance with its
intended use. It may be exclusively used for the points listed below:
for the transport of dry, granular and crystalline fertilisers and seeds
for transfer of dry, granular and crystalline fertilisers and seeds
Beyond this, the load transfer vehicle TWS 85.1 is only suitable for the
spreading of dry, granular and crystalline fertilisers and seeds when using a
RAUCH attachment fertiliser spreader of the AXIS series.
See 4.3.2: Fertiliser spreader, page 28
Any use beyond these specifications is considered as contrary to the intended
use. The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for any damages resulting in
this respect. The risk is solely carried by the operator.
The intended use also comprises the compliance with the operating, mainte-
nance and repair conditions prescribed by the manufacturer. For replacement
purposes, only original spare parts by the manufacturer may be used.
The load transfer vehicle TWS 85.1 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 ma-
chine 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.
Moreover, the relevant accident prevention regulations and other generally rec-
ognised safety, occupational health, and road traffic regulations must be strictly
observed when using the machine.
Unauthorised modifications to the load transfer vehicle TWS 85.1 are not permit-
ted. Such modifications exclude any liability of the manufacturer for any resulting
damages.
In the following chapters, the load transfer vehicle will be referred to as the “ma-
chine”.
Foreseeable misuse
The manufacturer provides warning notes and signs on the load transfer vehicle
TWS 85.1 relating to foreseeable misuse. These warning notes and pictorial warn-
ings are to be respected in any case in order to avoid using the load transfer vehicle
TWS 85.1 in a way that contradicts the intentions of the operator's manual.

Intended use and declaration of conformity1
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1.2 EC declaration of conformity
In accordance with 2006/42/EC, Appendix II, No. 1.A
Rauch - Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH,
Landstrasse 14, 76547 Sinzheim, Germany
We hereby declare that the product:
Load transfer vehicle TWS 85.1
complies with all relevant regulations of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Technical documents compiled by:
Rauch - Design Management
Landstrasse 14, 76547 Sinzheim, Germany
(Norbert Rauch - Managing Director)
Muster
Sample
Spécimen

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

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 of these instructions:
Handling instruction
2.3.2 Listings
Listings without a specific sequence are shown with bullet points (level 1) and
dashes (level 2):
Property A
- PointA
- PointB
Property B
2.3.3 References
References to other text passages in the document are indicated with section
number, headline text and page number:
Example: See also Chapter 3: Safety, page 5.
References to other documents are indicated as note or instruction without exact
chapter or page number:
Example: Please also observe the instructions contained in the manual for
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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 towed machine.
The adherence to the instructions in this chapter is a prerequisite for the safe han-
dling 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 sup-
plier documentation. These warning instructions must also be observed.
3.2 Significance of warnings
The warning instructions in this manual have been structured according to the de-
gree of danger and the probability of their occurrence.
Danger signs and symbols inform the user about other construction-related and
unavoidable residual risks that may be encountered when operating the machine.
The warning notes used are structured as follows:
Example
Signal word
Symbol Explanation
n DANGER
Risk to life if warning is not observed
Description of the danger and possible consequences.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious or even fatal
injury.
Measures to prevent the danger.

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

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3.3 General information on the safety of the machine
The machine is constructed in accordance with the state of the art and the recog-
nized 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
It is the operator's responsibility that the machine is used as intended.
3.4.1 Personnel qualifications
Before starting any work on or with the machine, all persons who are involved in
operation, maintenance or repair must have read and understood this operator’s
manual.
The machine may only be operated by instructed personnel authorized by the
owner.
Members of staff who are still in training or subject to coaching/instructions
may only work on the machine when an experienced person is present.
Only qualified maintenance staff may implement maintenance and service
work.
3.4.2 Instruction
Distribution partners, works representatives or employees of RAUCH will instruct
the operator regarding the operation and maintenance of the machine.
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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3.4.3 Accident prevention
Safety and accident prevention regulations are governed by law in every country.
The operator of the machine shall be responsible for the compliance with these
regulations applicable in the country of use.
The following instructions must also be observed:
Never let the machine run without supervision.
Do not ride on the machine while it is working or being transported (no pas-
sengers).
Do not use machine parts as climbing aids.
Always wear tight fitting clothes. Do not wear work clothes with belts, loose
threads or other items that could snag.
Follow the manufacturer's warning notes when handling chemicals. You may
have to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
3.5 Information on operational safety
Only use the machine in an operational safe state. Avoid hazardous situations as
follows.
3.5.1 Unhitching and parking the machine
Only park the machine on level, solid ground.
Before uncoupling the machine, ensure that it is secured against tilting and rolling
away.
Has the parking brake been applied?
Is the parking support folded down and secured?
Are the wheels secured by wheel chocks?
Further information can be found in chapter 7.7: Parking and decoupling the load
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3.5.2 Filling the machine
Connect the machine to the tractor before filling it.
Only fill the machine when the motor of the tractor is stopped. Remove the
ignition key in order to ensure that the motor cannot be started.
Avoid one-sided loading of the axle due to uneven loading of the machine.
Since the machine is a uni-axial vehicle, there is a danger of a surging up of
the trailer unit in the case of a one-sided, tail-heavy loading.
Use suitable auxiliary equipment for filling the machine (e.g. front-end loader,
feed screw conveyor).
 Please observe the admissible total weight. Check the filling level in the hopper.
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.
3.5.3 Checks before start-up
Check the operating safety of the machine before the first and every subsequent
start-up.
 Are all safety devices at the machine installed and functioning?
Are all fasteners and load-bearing connections tightly installed and in good
condition?
Are the protective grids in the hopper closed and locked?
Is the test dimension of the protective grid lock within the proper range? See
figure 9.5 on page 78.
Is the hazard zone of the machine clear of persons?
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3.5.4 Hazard zone
Ejected spreading material may cause serious injury (e. g. to eyes).
When persons are present between the tractor and the machine, there is a great
hazard caused by the tractor rolling away or by machine movements which may
have fatal consequences.
The following figure shows the hazard zones of the machine.
Figure 3.1: Hazard zones of towed and attached devices
[A] Hazard zone in spreading operation
[B] Hazard zone when coupling/de-coupling the machine and the attachment
For this reason, ensure that nobody is 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 coupling/de-coupling the machine to the tractor or attaching/removing
the attachment, ensure that nobody is present in hazard zone [B].
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3.5.5 Operation
If the machine malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and secure it.
Have the fault repaired immediately by qualified technicians.
Never climb onto the machine while the spreader unit is running.
Only operate the machine with the protective grid in the hopper closed. Dur-
ing operation, the protective grid must neither be opened nor removed.
Rotating machine components may cause serious injury. For this reason, en-
sure that you avoid any contact between body parts or clothes and rotating
components.
Do not deposit any external parts (such as bolts, nuts) in the spreader hopper.
Powered spreading material may cause serious injury (e. g. to eyes). For this
reason, ensure that nobody is present in the overload range of the machine.
If the wind speed is too high, stop the spreading operation because the spec-
ified spreading range cannot be guaranteed under such conditions.
Never climb onto the machine or the tractor when it is situated beneath high-
voltage electrical power lines.
3.5.6 Wheels and brakes
Due to the high overall weight and the terrain to be driven on, the chassis of the
towed machine is subject to high stress. In order to ensure the operational safety,
the following points have to be ensured in particular:
Only use wheels and tyres which meet the technical requirements stipulated
by the manufacturer.
The wheels may not have any lateral run-out or inadmissible offset.
Check the inflation pressure and the functionality of the brake before every
drive.
Have the brake pads changed in time. Only use brake pads which meet the
technical requirements stipulated by the manufacturer.
Always cover the wheel bearings with dust caps. This helps to avoid contam-
ination.
Please also respect the admissible maximum load of the wheels (refer to en-
try in the type report)
3.6 Use of fertiliser
An inappropriate selection or usage of the fertiliser may lead to severe personal
injury or environmental damages.
When selecting the fertiliser, inform yourself about its effects on persons, the
environment, and the machine.
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3.7 Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Fluid escaping under high pressure can cause serious injuries and environmental
damage. The following instructions must be observed to prevent danger:
Always operate the machine below the permissible maximum operating pres-
sure.
Depressurise the hydraulic system before any maintenance work. Turn the
tractor motor off. Secure it against reactivation.
When looking for leaks, wear protective glasses and protective gloves at
all times.
In the case of injury in connection with hydraulic oil, consult a physician im-
mediately as severe infections may occur otherwise.
When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor, ensure that the hydraulic
system is depressurised, both on the tractor and the machine side.
Attach the hydraulic hoses of the tractor and the spreader hydraulic systems
only with the prescribed connections.
Prevent any contamination of the hydraulic circuit. Always suspend the cou-
plings in the brackets provided. Use the dust caps. Clean the connections be-
fore joining them.
Regularly check the hydraulic components and hydraulic hose lines for me-
chanical defects, e.g. cuts and abrasions, contusions, bends, tears, porosity
etc.
Even when stored correctly and used within approved load limits, hoses and
hose couplings are subject to a natural ageing process. This limits their stor-
age and service life.
The service life of the hose lines may not exceed 6 years, including a possible
storage time of maximally 2 years.
The date of manufacture of the hoses is indicated on the hose coupling in month
and year
Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or aged.
Replacement of hydraulic hoses must meet the technical requirements of the
equipment manufacturer. In particular, note the different maximum pressure
ratings of replacement hoses.

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3.8 Maintenance and service
Maintenance and service work involves additional hazards that do not occur dur-
ing operation of the machine.
Any maintenance and service work is to be conducted with increased alert-
ness at all times. Work very carefully and with awareness of danger.
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance staff
Welding and work on the electrical and hydraulic systems is to be carried out
by qualified technicians only.
Repair work on tyres and wheels may only be carried out by specialised staff
with the suitable mounting tools.
Setting and repair work on the brake system may only be carried out by spe-
cialist workshops.
3.8.2 Wear parts
The maintenance and service intervals described in the present operator's
manual are to be strictly adhered to at all times.
Furthermore, the maintenance and service intervals of the supplier compo-
nents must also be complied with. See the supplier documentation for the rel-
evant intervals.
We recommend that you have the condition of the machine checked after
each season by your specialist dealer, paying particular attention to its fixing
components, safety-relevant plastic components, hydraulic system, metering
parts and spreader vanes.
Spare parts must at least comply with the technical requirements specified by
the manufacturer. The technical standards can be guaranteed by using gen-
uine spare parts.
Self-locking nuts are designed to be used only once. Always use new self-
locking nuts to secure components (e. g. covers).

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3.8.3 Maintenance and service work
Always switch off the tractor engine before all cleaning, maintenance and
service work and when troubleshooting. Wait until all rotating parts of the
machine have come to a standstill.
Make sure that no unauthorised person can start the machine. Remove the
ignition key of the tractor.
Before any maintenance and service work, separate the power supply be-
tween the tractor and the machine.
Disconnect the power supply 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 against rolling away.
Before carrying out any maintenance and service work, depressurise the hy-
draulic system.
Never remove any clogging in the spreader hopper with your hand or foot, but
use suitable tools for this purpose. In order to avoid clogging, only fill the hop-
per when the protective grid is mounted.
 Before cleaning the machine with water, steam or other cleaning agents, cover
all components that must not get wet (e.g. bearings, electrical connections).
 Regularly check nuts and bolts for their tight seat. Retighten loose connections.
After having driven the first 5km, check the tightening torque of each wheel
nut. See also “Replacing wheels“ on page 89.
Regularly check nuts and screws for their tight fit and retighten loose connec-
tions.