ROPA Maus 5 Operational manual

Translation of the
Original Operating Manual
Maus 5
Software version: 16M5005
Printed in Germany: 06/2016
Edition 1
E901165-GB
Translation of the
Original Operating Manual
Maus 5
Software version: 16M5005
Printed in Germany: 06/2016
Edition 1
E901165-GB

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1 Preface......................................................................... 13
1.1 Name plate and important data...............................................................17
1.2 Serial number of diesel engine............................................................... 18
1.3 Declaration of Conformity........................................................................19
2 Safety........................................................................... 21
2.1 General.................................................................................................... 23
2.2 Obligations of the entrepreneur...............................................................23
2.3 General symbols and instructions........................................................... 23
2.3.1 Safety signs............................................................................................. 24
2.4 Proper use............................................................................................... 25
2.4.1 Foreseeable misuse................................................................................ 25
2.5 Hazard zone............................................................................................ 26
2.6 Safety stickers on the machine...............................................................28
2.7 Safety and health protection................................................................... 30
2.8 Requirements for operating and maintenance personnel....................... 31
2.9 Use of the boarding steps.......................................................................31
2.10 In the event of accidents.........................................................................31
2.11 Handling and process materials..............................................................32
2.12 Residual risks.......................................................................................... 32
2.13 Hazards caused by mechanical influences............................................. 32
2.14 Hazards caused by electricity................................................................. 33
2.15 Hazards caused by process materials.................................................... 33
2.16 Hazards caused by noise........................................................................34
2.17 Hazards caused by the hydraulic system............................................... 34
2.18 Hazards caused by pneumatic system................................................... 35
2.19 Hazards caused by hot substances/surfaces..........................................35
2.20 Personal protective equipment................................................................35
2.21 Leakage................................................................................................... 36
2.22 General notes on safety when handling acid batteries........................... 36
2.23 Prohibition of unauthorized modifications and alterations....................... 36
2.24 General safety instructions for the park heating system......................... 37
2.25 Safety and protective equipment.............................................................37
2.26 Emergency exit........................................................................................38
3 General View and Specifications.............................. 39
3.1 General view............................................................................................41
3.2 Technical data..........................................................................................47
3.3 Tyre pressure...........................................................................................49
3.4 Transport draft for low-loader transport...................................................50
3.5 Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship.........................................51
4General Description................................................... 53
4.1 Function................................................................................................... 55
4.2 Scope of delivery.....................................................................................56
5Operating Components..............................................57
5.1 Ladders.................................................................................................... 59
5.1.1 Ladder driver's cabin............................................................................... 59
5.1.2 Auxiliary steps on the fuel tank...............................................................60
5.2 Driver's cabin cylinder support................................................................ 61
5.3 Driver's cabin overview............................................................................63

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5.4 Steering column.......................................................................................64
5.4.1 Steering column switch........................................................................... 64
5.5 Driver’s seat.............................................................................................65
5.5.1 Rotate driver's seat..................................................................................71
5.6 Operating components on the floor of the driver‘s cabin.........................72
5.7 Operating console R-Concept................................................................. 73
5.7.1 Colour terminal R-Touch..........................................................................74
5.7.1.1 Positioning R-Touch.................................................................................75
5.7.2 R-Select................................................................................................... 76
5.7.3 R-Direct....................................................................................................79
5.7.4 Keypad I...................................................................................................80
5.7.5 Keypad II..................................................................................................81
5.7.6 Switches on operating console............................................................... 82
5.7.7 Main steering switch................................................................................83
5.7.8 Right joystick with multi-functional handle...............................................84
5.7.9 Left joystick..............................................................................................86
5.7.10 Ignition lock..............................................................................................86
5.8 Switches on roof console........................................................................ 87
5.9 Air conditioning........................................................................................ 89
5.10 Engine compartment................................................................................90
5.11 Outlet on fuel tank...................................................................................91
5.12 Ladder light..............................................................................................92
5.13 Battery emergency shutdown..................................................................93
6Operation..................................................................... 95
6.1 First startup..............................................................................................97
6.2 Safety regulations for operation of the machine..................................... 98
6.2.1 Working in the vicinity of power lines....................................................100
6.2.2 Behaviour during or after contact to the power lines.............................100
6.3 R-Concept..............................................................................................101
6.3.1 Colour terminal R-Touch........................................................................101
6.3.1.1 Display areas on the R-Touch...............................................................102
6.3.2 Functional area R-Direct....................................................................... 108
6.3.2.1 HOME key............................................................................................. 109
6.3.2.2 Main menu.............................................................................................109
6.3.2.2.1 Menu Loading settings.......................................................................... 110
6.3.2.2.2 Menu Main settings............................................................................... 111
6.3.2.2.3 Menu Light control.................................................................................112
6.3.2.2.4 Menu Water spray system.....................................................................112
6.3.2.2.5 Menu Window wiper.............................................................................. 113
6.3.2.2.6 Menu Special functions......................................................................... 114
6.3.2.2.7 Menu System.........................................................................................115
6.3.2.2.8 Menu Operating data.............................................................................117
6.3.2.2.9 Menu Service.........................................................................................119
6.3.2.3 Scales.................................................................................................... 121
6.3.2.4 Readjusting warning thresholds............................................................ 121
6.3.3 Warning and status indications on the R-Touch....................................122
6.3.4 Light control........................................................................................... 128
6.3.4.1 Configure light programs....................................................................... 129
6.3.4.2 Ladder light............................................................................................129
6.3.5 Window wiper........................................................................................ 130
6.3.5.1 Configure window wiper program..........................................................131
6.4 Right joystick with multi-functional handle.............................................132
6.5 Left joystick............................................................................................137
6.6 Diesel engine.........................................................................................140
6.6.1 Start diesel engine.................................................................................143
6.6.2 Shut down diesel engine.......................................................................144

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6.6.3 Engine speed adjustment......................................................................144
6.6.4 Power reduction SCR system............................................................... 146
6.6.4.1 Power reduction AdBlue filling level......................................................147
6.6.4.2 Power reduction AdBlue quality/system error....................................... 148
6.6.4.3 Power reduction process.......................................................................149
6.6.5 Modifications respectively additions to the engine operating manual from
Mercedes-Benz......................................................................................149
6.7Operating modes "Turtle" and "Rabbit"................................................. 150
6.7.1 Operating mode change........................................................................151
6.7.2 Differential lock...................................................................................... 152
6.8 Driving....................................................................................................155
6.8.1 Driving, "Rabbit" operating mode.......................................................... 157
6.8.1.1 Speed limiting - diesel engine too cold................................................. 157
6.8.1.2 Selection of the driving direction (forward+/backward) in operating mode
"Rabbit".................................................................................................. 158
6.8.1.3 Cruise control.........................................................................................159
6.8.1.3.1 Switching on cruise control................................................................... 159
6.8.1.3.2 Switching off cruise control................................................................... 160
6.8.2 Driving, "Turtle" operating mode........................................................... 160
6.8.2.1 Automatic feed switch-on...................................................................... 161
6.8.2.2 Driving backward in the operating mode "Turtle".................................. 162
6.9 Road traffic............................................................................................ 163
6.9.1 General.................................................................................................. 163
6.9.2 Additional axles......................................................................................164
6.10 Braking system...................................................................................... 166
6.10.1 Operating brake.....................................................................................166
6.10.2 Engine brake..........................................................................................167
6.10.3 Parking brake.........................................................................................168
6.10.4 Automatic parking brake (only in the operating mode "Rabbit")............ 168
6.11 Steering..................................................................................................169
6.11.1 Steering in operating mode "Rabbit".....................................................170
6.11.1.1 Manual rear axle steering......................................................................171
6.11.1.2 All-wheel steering.................................................................................. 172
6.11.1.3 Put rear axle in central position............................................................ 173
6.11.1.4 Quick description: steering in "Rabbit" operating mode........................ 174
6.11.2 Steering in the operating mode "Turtle"................................................ 175
6.12 Folding the machine out/in.................................................................... 176
6.12.1 Folding out machine with the help of automatic folding in front.............176
6.12.2 Folding out machine with the help of automatic folding rear................. 178
6.12.3 Folding in machine automatically rear...................................................179
6.12.4 Folding in machine automatically front..................................................181
6.12.5 Folding out machine manually front...................................................... 183
6.12.6 Folding out machine manually rear.......................................................188
6.12.7 Folding in the machine manually rear................................................... 197
6.12.8 Folding in the machine manually front.................................................. 206
6.13 Loading operation.................................................................................. 211
6.13.1 General information regarding loading..................................................211
6.13.2 Safety circuits for loading operation......................................................212
6.13.3 Switching on machine drive.................................................................. 212
6.13.4 Pickup depth setting..............................................................................214
6.13.4.1 Relieving the pickup.............................................................................. 214
6.13.4.2 Relieving the pickup side sections........................................................ 215
6.13.4.3 Relieving the pickup central section......................................................216
6.13.5 Clearing shields..................................................................................... 217
6.13.6 Beet path............................................................................................... 219
6.13.7 Truck conveyor (drive A)....................................................................... 221
6.13.7.1 Truck conveyor fast motion................................................................... 222
6.13.8 Recleaner (drive B)............................................................................... 223

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6.13.8.1 Sieve conveyor cleaner (option)............................................................224
6.13.8.1.1 Fast speed sieve conveyor cleaning.....................................................225
6.13.8.2 8-set pinch roller cleaning (option)........................................................226
6.13.8.3 Beet brake (only for 8-set pinch roller cleaner)..................................... 227
6.13.9 Infeed conveyor (drive C in the drawing).............................................. 228
6.13.9.1 Infeed conveyor fast motion.................................................................. 229
6.13.10 4-set pinch rollers in the pickup (drive D)............................................. 230
6.13.11 Conveyor rollers (drive E)..................................................................... 231
6.13.12 Pickup rollers (drive F).......................................................................... 232
6.13.13 Automatic reversing function for all roller drives................................... 234
6.13.14 Driving into the beet pile – Loading mode START................................ 235
6.13.15 Loading truck......................................................................................... 236
6.13.16 After-loading function.............................................................................236
6.13.17 Special features during loading.............................................................237
6.13.17.1 Frozen beet pile.....................................................................................237
6.13.17.2 Extremely narrow beet pile....................................................................238
6.13.18 END load mode.....................................................................................239
6.13.19 Pick up remaining beets with pile pickup.............................................. 240
6.13.19.1 Switching the Pile pickup raise/lower operation.................................... 244
6.14 Water spray system (option)................................................................. 245
6.14.1 Structure and function........................................................................... 245
6.14.1.1 Filling water tank................................................................................... 247
6.14.2 Operation of the water spray system.................................................... 249
6.14.2.1 Setting of the four ball valves in the four operating modes................... 249
6.14.2.2 Operation of the water spray system.................................................... 250
6.14.2.3 Water-saving operation (timer control).................................................. 252
6.14.2.4 Water-saving operation (pressure control)............................................ 253
6.14.2.5 Duo water spray system (option).......................................................... 254
6.14.2.6 Configuring water spray programs........................................................ 254
6.14.2.7 Cleaning filter screen.............................................................................255
6.15 Scales (option).......................................................................................256
6.15.1 Structure and function........................................................................... 256
6.15.2 Operation of scales............................................................................... 257
6.15.2.1 Operation of scales............................................................................... 258
6.15.2.2 Commissioning after delivery of machine............................................. 259
6.15.2.3 Start/end weighing.................................................................................259
6.15.2.4 Amount limit scales............................................................................... 260
6.15.2.5 Set current weighed amount to 0..........................................................260
6.15.2.6 Run zeroing........................................................................................... 261
6.15.2.7 Calibrate scales..................................................................................... 264
6.15.2.8 Continuing operation of scales..............................................................266
6.15.2.9 Counter.................................................................................................. 267
6.16 Pump distributor gears.......................................................................... 268
6.17 Hydraulic system................................................................................... 270
6.18 Compressed air system.........................................................................272
6.18.1 Compressor............................................................................................273
6.18.2 Air dryer................................................................................................. 273
6.18.3 Compressed air reservoir...................................................................... 274
6.19 Central lubricating system..................................................................... 275
6.19.1 Filling up grease gun.............................................................................276
6.19.2 Intermediate lubrication......................................................................... 277
6.20 Video system......................................................................................... 279
6.21 Air conditioning...................................................................................... 282
6.21.1 Setting fan speed.................................................................................. 282
6.21.2 Adjusting set temperature..................................................................... 283
6.22 Park heating (option).............................................................................284
6.22.1 Operation of timer..................................................................................284
6.22.1.1 Operating element and menu structure.................................................284

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6.22.1.2 Icons.......................................................................................................286
6.22.1.3 Keys and controls..................................................................................287
6.22.2 Operation of park heating......................................................................287
6.22.2.1 Switch on heater with immediate start button....................................... 287
6.22.2.2 Switch on heater with the Heater menu................................................288
6.22.2.3 Adjust remaining runtime during operation........................................... 288
6.22.2.4 Switch off heater....................................................................................289
6.22.2.5 Setting and activating timer...................................................................289
6.22.2.6 Deactivate, edit and delete programmed timers................................... 291
6.22.2.7 Delete all programmed timers............................................................... 291
6.22.2.8 Adjust immediate start key.................................................................... 292
6.22.2.9 Set day of the week.............................................................................. 292
6.22.2.10 Set time..................................................................................................292
6.22.2.11 Set language..........................................................................................293
6.22.2.12 Set temperature unit..............................................................................293
6.22.2.13 Set brightness........................................................................................293
6.22.2.14 Adjusting display shutdown................................................................... 293
6.22.2.15 Set day/night lighting.............................................................................293
6.22.2.16 Call system information......................................................................... 294
6.22.2.17 Open saved error message...................................................................294
6.22.2.18 Reset......................................................................................................294
6.22.3 Hydraulic oil tank heater........................................................................295
6.23 Electrics..................................................................................................296
6.23.1 Voltage monitoring................................................................................. 296
6.23.2 Disconnecting timer from vehicle power supply.................................... 296
6.23.3 Battery disconnect relay........................................................................ 297
6.23.4 Battery emergency shutdown................................................................297
6.24 Shutdown............................................................................................... 298
7 Maintenance and Service........................................ 299
7.1 Diesel engine.........................................................................................302
7.1.1 Dry air filter............................................................................................303
7.1.2 Oil change at diesel engine...................................................................308
7.1.3 Fuel supply............................................................................................ 310
7.1.3.1 Replacing/draining water of the fuel prefilter insert at the electric
pump...................................................................................................... 312
7.1.3.2 Exchange fuel fine filter and prefilter at the engine...............................313
7.1.3.3 Bleeding the fuel system.......................................................................315
7.1.3.4 Microorganisms in the fuel system........................................................316
7.1.4 Cooling system diesel engine............................................................... 316
7.1.4.1 Cleaning of the cooling system.............................................................317
7.1.4.2 Checking coolant................................................................................... 319
7.1.4.3 Replacing coolant.................................................................................. 321
7.1.4.3.1 Renew silicate cartridge........................................................................ 322
7.1.4.4 Remarks of Mercedes-Benz on the cooling agent (general
information)............................................................................................ 322
7.1.5 Valve clearance adjustment...................................................................323
7.1.6 SCR exhaust after-treatment with AdBlue®...........................................324
7.1.6.1 Exchanging the AdBlue® filter insert......................................................325
7.1.7 Other maintenance work on the engine................................................ 326
7.2 Pump distributor gears (PDG)...............................................................327
7.2.1 Oil cooler pump distributor gears.......................................................... 330
7.3 Hydraulic system................................................................................... 330
7.3.1 Hydraulic oil tank...................................................................................332
7.3.1.1 Hydraulic fluid change...........................................................................333
7.3.1.2 Exchange suction return filter element..................................................336
7.3.2 Replacing pressure filter element..........................................................338

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7.4 Mechanical drive for steering axles.......................................................339
7.4.1 Cardan shafts from gearbox to the steering axles................................ 339
7.4.2 Maintenance knuckle joints of the axles............................................... 340
7.5 Manual transmission (4-gear)................................................................340
7.6 Axles...................................................................................................... 343
7.6.1 Planetary gears (applies to both axles).................................................343
7.6.2 Differential gears on front and rear axle................................................345
7.7 Pneumatic system................................................................................. 347
7.8 Pickup.................................................................................................... 348
7.8.1 Central mark.......................................................................................... 348
7.8.2 Pickup gears..........................................................................................349
7.8.3 Pickup central lubrication...................................................................... 350
7.8.4 Removing and installing rollers............................................................. 351
7.8.4.1 Removing and installing pickup and cleaning roller.............................. 352
7.8.4.2 Replacing the fingers of the pickup rollers............................................354
7.8.4.3 Removing and installing feed rollers and pinch rollers..........................355
7.8.4.4 Replacing wear flange...........................................................................358
7.8.4.5 Installing and adjusting the bearings of the pinch rollers or conveyor
rollers..................................................................................................... 359
7.8.4.6 Replacing radial shaft seals (Simmer rings) on the gearbox.................359
7.8.4.7 Build-up welding.................................................................................... 360
7.9 Pile pickup with residual beet pickup.................................................... 361
7.10 Infeed conveyor..................................................................................... 362
7.10.1 Tensioning infeed conveyor...................................................................363
7.10.2 Replacing infeed conveyor drive wheels...............................................364
7.11 Recleaning............................................................................................. 364
7.11.1 Sieve conveyor cleaner......................................................................... 365
7.11.2 8-set pinch roller cleaning..................................................................... 366
7.12 Truck conveyor...................................................................................... 368
7.12.1 Tensioning truck conveyor.....................................................................368
7.12.2 Rotary drives for swivel arm and truck conveyor.................................. 370
7.12.2.1 Chassis energy ducting chain to recleaner swivel arm......................... 372
7.12.2.2 Adjusting counterweight arm lock stop screws..................................... 373
7.13 Braking system...................................................................................... 374
7.14 Air conditioning and ventilation system................................................. 375
7.14.1 Condenser air conditioning system....................................................... 375
7.14.2 Recirculating filter.................................................................................. 376
7.14.3 Fresh air intake filter..............................................................................376
7.14.4 Condensate drain.................................................................................. 377
7.14.5 Coolant circuit........................................................................................378
7.15 Battery maintenance..............................................................................380
7.16 Scales.................................................................................................... 381
7.17 Shutdown for a longer period of time....................................................382
7.17.1 Mercedes-Benz regulations for engine shutdown................................. 383
7.18 Dismantling and disposal...................................................................... 385
8 Malfunction and Remedies......................................387
8.1 Safety circuits........................................................................................ 389
8.2 Electrics..................................................................................................390
8.2.1 Fuses..................................................................................................... 390
8.2.2 List of fuses (melting fuses).................................................................. 391
8.2.3 Electronic fuses..................................................................................... 394
8.2.4 List of self-resetting electronic fuses with LED..................................... 395
8.3 Relays list.............................................................................................. 398
8.4 Color codes for electric wiring...............................................................399
8.5 Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch............................................400
8.5.1 Overview of diagnostic menus.............................................................. 402

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8.5.1.1 Digital inputs.......................................................................................... 403
8.5.1.2 Analogue inputs.....................................................................................404
8.5.1.3 Rpm inputs.............................................................................................405
8.5.1.4 Outputs PWM + SW..............................................................................406
8.5.1.5 CAN_Bus............................................................................................... 408
8.5.1.6 Diesel engine A403 CPC4.................................................................... 409
8.5.1.7 Error memory machine..........................................................................410
8.5.1.8 Error memory engine.............................................................................411
8.5.1.9 Joystick.................................................................................................. 412
8.5.1.10 Joystick.................................................................................................. 413
8.5.1.11 Air conditioning control device.............................................................. 414
8.5.1.12 Operating Components..........................................................................415
8.5.1.13 Traction drive......................................................................................... 416
8.5.1.14 Scales.................................................................................................... 417
8.5.1.15 Pressure sensors...................................................................................417
8.6 Jump starting and charging the battery.................................................418
8.7 Welding on the machine........................................................................421
8.8 Towing.................................................................................................... 422
8.9 Connecting salvaging aids.................................................................... 424
8.10 Jacking up for wheel change................................................................ 424
8.11 Releasing the parking brake manually.................................................. 426
8.12 Hydraulic valves.....................................................................................427
8.13 Central lubrication system – bleeding and removal of blocks............... 427
8.14 Emergency operation ventilator drives..................................................428
8.15 Reserve fuel...........................................................................................429
8.16 Adjusting brake......................................................................................429
8.17 Park heating (optional).......................................................................... 430
9 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance
Verification.................................................................435
9.1 Lubricating and operating supplies........................................................437
9.2 Maintenance table................................................................................. 438
9.3 Lubricating plan (lubrication with grease gun).......................................442
9.4 Lubricant recoding table........................................................................ 443
9.5 Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and
coolants/antifreeze agents.....................................................................445
9.5.1 Multigrade engine oils (specification MB 228.5)....................................445
9.5.2 Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (specification MB 325.5)..................... 452
9.5.3 Premixed coolants (specification MB 326.5)......................................... 453
9.6 Filter cartridges, V-belts........................................................................ 454
9.7 Torque table for bolts and nuts (Nm).................................................... 455
9.8 Lubricating plans....................................................................................456
9.8.1 Central lubrication circle 1 pickup......................................................... 456
9.8.2 Central lubrication circuit 2 chassis with sieving conveyor cleaner....... 457
9.8.3 Central lubrication circuit 2 chassis with 8-set pinch roller cleaner........458
9.8.4 Central lubrication circuit 3 8-set pinch roller cleaner (optional)............459
9.9 Information sheet AdBlue®................................................................... 459
9.10 Maintenance verification........................................................................ 462
9.10.1 Maintenance verification oil change + filter exchange...........................462
9.10.2 Maintenance confirmation......................................................................464
9.10.3 Software updates...................................................................................464
9.11 Confirmation about instructions given to the driver............................... 465
9.12 Safety instructions................................................................................. 466
9.13 Layout chart for a beet pile................................................................... 467
9.14 Notes for beet harvesting...................................................................... 468
9.14.1 Practical tips.......................................................................................... 468
9.15 ROPA Handover confirmation............................................................... 469

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10 Index...........................................................................471

Preface
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1 Preface

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Preface
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We congratulate you on the purchase of your new ROPA machine. Please take the
time and read thoroughly the operating manual. The operating manual is primarily
intended for the machine operator. It contains all information required for safe oper-
ation of this machine, informs about safe handling and gives hints on practical use
as well as for self-help and servicing. The respective safety information is based on
the safety, work and health protection regulations applicable at the time of printing of
this operating manual. In case of questions about the machine, on operation of the
machine or on ordering of spare parts, please contact the dealer in your vicinity or the
manufacturer directly:
ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH
Sittelsdorf 24
D-84097 Herrngiersdorf
Phone Customer Service + 49 – 87 85 – 96 01 201
Spare parts telephone + 49 – 87 85 – 96 01 202
Fax + 49 – 87 85 – 566
Internet www.ropa-maschinenbau.de
E-mail Customer Service [email protected]
E-mail Spare Parts [email protected]
Important information
Original ROPA spare parts have been especially developed for your machine.
They conform to the high ROPA standards for safety and reliability. We would like
to point out that parts and accessories not approved by ROPA may not be used
on ROPA machines, otherwise the safety and operability of the machine may be
impaired. We cannot assume any responsibility for such installations, additions or
reconstructions. In case of unauthorized modifications to the machine, any war-
ranty claim lapses! Furthermore, the Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) or
regulatory approvals can be declared ineffective. This also applies if seals or seal-
ing wax applied by the factory are removed.
WARNUNG
In rare cases, massive interference of vehicle electronics or malfunctions of the
machine may occur due to operation of improperly installed electronic appliances (e.g.
radios or other appliances emitting electromagnetic radiation). In case of such interfer-
ence, the complete machine may suddenly stop operating or execute unwanted func-
tions.
In such cases, immediately shut off the sources of interference and immediately
shut down the machine.
If needed, notify the company ROPA or the nearest authorized customer service of
ROPA.

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Servicing and specific maintenance work on the engine may only be performed
by companies or persons expressly authorised for this purpose by MTU or Mer-
cedes-Benz. This work must be acknowledged accordingly in maintenance vouch-
ers of Mercedes-Benz by these persons or companies. Without these maintenance
vouchers properly completed, any warranty or statutory warranty of the engine
manufacturer lapses.
We expressly reserve the right to make technical modifications for the purpose of
improving our machines or increasing the safety standards – even without specific
notification.
All information about directions given in this operating manual (front, rear, right,
left) are in relation to the driving direction forward. Please always state the chassis
number of the machine for any orders for spare parts and technical inquiries. You
will find the chassis number on the name plate and on the vehicle chassis above
the name plate.
Please have the machine serviced according to regulations. Comply with the infor-
mation given in this operating manual and have parts subject to wear replaced in
due time respectively ensure timely repairs. Have the machine respectively main-
tained or repaired according to regulations.
Employ the decades of experience collected by ROPA in sugar beet harvesting
and loading technology and implemented in this machine, by correct operation of
this machine. Remember that any neglect in maintenance and servicing inevitably
leads to loss of performance and therefore to loss of time.
Listen for suddenly occurring, unusual noises and have their cause remedied
before the machine is operated further, since otherwise heavy damage or costly
repairs to the machine may be caused.
Generally comply with the respective applicable regulations for road traffic and the
applicable regulations on occupational health and safety.
A copy of this manual must be accessible to authorized personnel any time for
the entire lifetime of the machine. Make sure that the manual is supplied with the
machine, e.g. in the event of an onward sale.
We expressly point out that any damage caused by the fact that this operating man-
ual is not or not completely followed is not covered by the statutory warranty of ROPA.
Even though this operating manual is comprehensive, in your own interest you should
completely and carefully read it and slowly familiarize yourself with the machine using
this operating manual.

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Name plate and important data
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1.1 Name plate and important data
The name plate (2) of the machine is located on the right side of the vehicle, on the
vehicle frame near the front wheel behind the factory number (1).
2 1
Please enter the data of your machine in the following image of the name plate. You
will need this data for ordering spare parts.

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Serial number of diesel engine
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1.2 Serial number of diesel engine
1
The serial number of the engine (1) is located on the engine block near the V-belt pul-
ley of the crankshaft.

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Declaration of Conformity
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1.3 Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity belongs to separately provided documents and is
handed over on the delivery of the machine.
The CE marking of the machine is a constituent part of the nameplate.
ROPA Maus5
from 2014
from 8*1151
RM5
Manager of Development Department
1st September 2015

Safety
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