REITER Respiro R9 profi User manual

Operating manual
Respiro R9 profi
Version 2.0 2019
original operating manual

Table of content
1. General ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. Symbols in warnings................................................................................................................ 1
1.2. Additional instructions ............................................................................................................ 1
1.3. CE mark.................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4. Warning signs .......................................................................................................................... 2
2. Important information for your safety............................................................................................ 4
2.1. Intended use............................................................................................................................ 4
2.2. Target group............................................................................................................................ 4
3. Product description......................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. View of the machine................................................................................................................ 5
3.2. Description and definition....................................................................................................... 6
3.3. Technical data.......................................................................................................................... 7
3.4. Type label ................................................................................................................................ 7
3.5. Operating principle.................................................................................................................. 9
3.6. Equipment and road safety regulations................................................................................ 13
3.7. Electronics/Sensors ............................................................................................................... 14
3.8. Hydraulic................................................................................................................................ 16
3.9. Conveyor belt ........................................................................................................................ 20
4. Mounting and dismounting of Respiro R9 .................................................................................... 22
4.1. Requirements for the tug hydraulics:.................................................................................... 22
4.2. Coupling of the machine ....................................................................................................... 22
4.2.1. Coupling of the lower link ................................................................................................. 22
4.2.2. Coupling of the PTO shaft.................................................................................................. 23
4.2.3. Connect the hydraulic line and the main wiring harness.................................................. 23
4.2.4. Connecting the brake lines and lighting cables................................................................. 24
4.3. Placing of the machine .......................................................................................................... 24
4.4. Fold the Respiro R9 apart...................................................................................................... 25

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4.5. Fold the Respiro R9 together ................................................................................................ 26
4.6. Ballasting of the tractor......................................................................................................... 28
5. Operation of the machine ............................................................................................................. 29
5.1. Control terminal .................................................................................................................... 29
5.2. Start screen............................................................................................................................ 29
5.3. WORK-Menu:......................................................................................................................... 31
5.4. SET-Menu: ............................................................................................................................. 34
5.4.3. SET menu basic settings –Page 3:..................................................................................... 36
5.5.2 Keyboard functions work units.......................................................................................... 37
5.5.3. Tastaturfunktionen Rotor und Beleuchtung ........................................................................... 38
5.6 Key assignment manual operation........................................................................................ 41
6. Getting started .............................................................................................................................. 42
7. Recommended settings for operation .......................................................................................... 44
7.1. Suspension................................................................................................................................. 44
7.2. Working height of the pick-up................................................................................................... 45
7.3. Rotor position, rotor damping and rotor suspension ............................................................... 46
7.4. Headland position ................................................................................................................. 46
7.5. Swath roller ........................................................................................................................... 46
7.6. Pick-up cover: ........................................................................................................................ 47
9. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 51
9.1. Maintenance chart ................................................................................................................ 51
9.2. Replacing pick-up tines.......................................................................................................... 52
9.3. Replacing rotor tines ............................................................................................................. 52
9.4. Replacing wear discs.............................................................................................................. 53
9.5. Repair of the conveyor belt................................................................................................... 53
9.6. Replacing the conveyor belt.................................................................................................. 54
9.7. Readjust / adjust cleaning striped for conveyor belt roller................................................... 58
9.8. Check wear of conveyor guide strips .................................................................................... 58
9.9. Change hydraulic oil .............................................................................................................. 59
9.10. Cleaning of machine parts................................................................................................. 59
9.11. Lubrication plan................................................................................................................. 60
10. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 61
10.1. Pick-up and rotor are not working .................................................................................... 61
10.2. Rotor does not lift.............................................................................................................. 61
10.3. Belt does not travel ........................................................................................................... 61
10.4. Pick-up tines make a noise when idling ............................................................................ 61

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10.5. Pick-up or rotor are stiff / sluggish.................................................................................... 61
10.6. Conveyor belt is running lopsided..................................................................................... 61
10.7. Conveyor belt rollers build up dirt .................................................................................... 61
10.8. Gliding discs do not rotate smoothly ................................................................................ 61
11. Useful tips.................................................................................................................................. 66
11.1. Parking without folding together ...................................................................................... 66
11.2. Straw operation................................................................................................................. 66
12. Storage tips................................................................................................................................ 66
12.1. Parking outdoors ............................................................................................................... 67
12.2. Winter storage................................................................................................................... 67
13. Fault Emergency ........................................................................................................................ 67
14. Reiter Innovative Technology costumer service ....................................................................... 67
Very important
Retighten all screw connections after the first 10 hours of operation and a
further check after the first 50 hours
For safety reasons, check the wheel nuts regularly before each starting out.

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1. General
Please read this operating manual carefully and keep it in the vicinity of the pick-up belt
rake. This will allow you to refer to it at any time for information regarding your safety and
proper use of the machine.
1.1. Symbols in warnings
In this operating manual there is a warning for every activity that involves a risk. Be sure to
follow these warnings to the letter. Doing so will allow you to avoid damage to property as
well as injuries, which in the worst case could even be fatal.
The warnings use signal words that have the following meanings:
Failure to heed this warning will result in death or severe injury.
Failure to heed this warning could result in death or severe injury.
Failure to heed this warning could result in minor injuries and/or damage to property.
1.2. Additional instructions
Information
This note indicates tips and useful information and provides assistance in solving a problem.
Environment
This note indicates instructions for the proper handling of environmentally hazardous
substances.

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1.3. CE mark
1.4. Warning signs
1.4.1. Meaning
Group warning signs
1) Maintain sufficient distance.
2) Never reach into the crush hazard area while the parts there are capable of moving.
3) Do not touch moving machine parts, never climb on to the conveyor belt.
4) Wait until the machine has come to a complete standstill.
Switch off the engine and remove the key before performing maintenance and repair work.
The CE mark to be affixed by the manufacturer informs others about the machine’s
conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive and other relevant EC
Directives.
EG Declaration of Conformity (see appendix)
By signing the EC Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the
machines placed on the market are in compliance with all relevant health and safety
requirements.
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Do not stand in the swivel range of the rotor while the machine is in operation.
Never step into the driving zone of the tractor.
Never reach into the crush hazard area while the parts there are capable of moving.
1.4.2. Position on the machine

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2. Important information for your safety
The Respiro pick-up belt rake is built according to the recognized safety rules. Nevertheless,
hazards can arise during use. For this reason, the following safety instructions and the
special warnings in the individual chapters must be observed.
2.1. Intended use
✓exclusively for the normal use in agricultural work
✓for raking different corps
✓in compliance with the prescribed maintenance and repair work
Any non-agricultural use in prohibited
2.2. Target group
✓specialist staff
✓laymen, assistants
✓apprentices, interns under supervision

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3. Product description
3.1. View of the machine
View from diagonally above (working position: centre swath)
View from diagonally behind (working position: centre swath)

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3.2. Description and definition
1: right Pick-Up
2: left Pick-Up
3: rotor
4: rotor drive
5: swathroller
6: hydraulic tank
7: oil cooler
8: axial piston pump
9: bevel gear
10: parking support
11: linkage arm
12: attachment frame
13: unit linkage system
14: drawbar
15: transportation lock
16: lifting cylinder
17: wheel
18: belt
19: belt drive