ROPA Panther Operational manual

Edition 1 Software-Version: 2014P1017
Printed in Germany: 10/2014
E901154-GB
Translation of the Original
Operating Manual
Panther
Translation of the Original
Operating Manual
Panther
The superior class.

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0 Preface ..................................................................................13
0.1 Name plate and important data........................................................................ 15
0.2 Model overview ................................................................................................ 16
0.3 Serial numbers and name plates ..................................................................... 17
1 Safety ..................................................................................21
1.1 General ...................................................................................................... 21
1.2 Obligations of the entrepreneur........................................................................ 21
1.3 General symbols and instructions.................................................................... 22
1.4 Proper use ...................................................................................................... 22
1.5 Hazard zone..................................................................................................... 23
1.6 Safety stickers on the machine ........................................................................ 25
1.7 Safety and health protection ............................................................................ 27
1.8 Requirements for operating and maintenance personnel ................................ 28
1.9 Use of the boarding steps ................................................................................ 29
1.10 In the event of accidents .................................................................................. 29
1.11 Handling old parts and process materials........................................................ 29
1.12 Residual risks................................................................................................... 29
1.13 Hazardscausedbymechanicalinuences...................................................... 30
1.14 Hazards caused by process materials ............................................................. 30
1.15 Hazards caused by noise................................................................................. 31
1.16 Hazards caused by the hydraulic system......................................................... 31
1.17 General notes on safety when handling acid batteries .................................... 32
2 RoadTrafc ............................................................................35
2.1 General ...................................................................................................... 35
2.2 Additional chassis (option) ............................................................................... 40
2.2.1 Coupling the additional chassis........................................................................ 40
2.2.2 Additional chassis: road drive .......................................................................... 44
2.2.3 Additional chassis uncoupling.......................................................................... 45
3 GeneralViewandSpecications..........................................49
3.1 General view Panther....................................................................................... 49
3.2 Technical data Panther..................................................................................... 51
3.3 Tires pressure .................................................................................................. 53
3.4 Transport draft for Panther low-loader transport with additional chassis ......... 54
3.5 Transport draft for Panther low-loader transport without additional chassis .... 55
3.6 Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship.................................................. 56
4 GeneralDescription ...............................................................61
4.1 Function ...................................................................................................... 61
4.2 Scope of delivery.............................................................................................. 62
5 OperatingComponents .........................................................65
5.1 Ladders ...................................................................................................... 65
5.1.1 Driver's cabin ladder ........................................................................................ 65
5.1.2 Bunker ladder................................................................................................... 66
5.2 Cabin overview................................................................................................. 67
5.3 Steering column ............................................................................................... 68
5.3.1 Steering column switch .................................................................................... 69
5.4 Driver’s seat ..................................................................................................... 70

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5.5 Operatingcomponentsontheoorofthedriver‘scabin ................................. 74
5.6 Operating console R-Concept.......................................................................... 75
5.6.1 R-Touch color terminal ..................................................................................... 76
5.6.1.1 Positioning R-Touch ......................................................................................... 77
5.6.2 R-Select ...................................................................................................... 78
5.6.3 R-Direct ...................................................................................................... 81
5.6.4 Keypad I ...................................................................................................... 82
5.6.5 Keypad II ...................................................................................................... 83
5.6.6 Keypad III ...................................................................................................... 84
5.6.7 Switches on operating console ........................................................................ 85
5.6.8 Main steering switch......................................................................................... 86
5.6.9 Joystick with multifunctional handle ................................................................. 87
5.7 Operating panel bunker unloading................................................................... 89
5.8 Switches on roof console ................................................................................. 90
5.9 Air conditioning................................................................................................. 92
5.10 Switch ground operation over front wheels...................................................... 93
5.11 Ground operation lifting unit............................................................................. 95
5.12 Engine compartment........................................................................................ 96
5.13 Battery emergency shutdown........................................................................... 97
6 Operation ................................................................................101
6.1 First startup ...................................................................................................... 101
6.2 Safety regulations for operation of the machine .............................................. 102
6.2.1 Working in the vicinity of power lines ............................................................... 103
6.2.2 Behaviour during or after contact to the power lines........................................ 104
6.3 R-Concept ...................................................................................................... 105
6.3.1 R-Touch color terminal ..................................................................................... 105
6.3.1.1 Display areas on the R-Touch.......................................................................... 106
6.3.2 Functional area R-Direct .................................................................................. 112
6.3.2.1 HOME key ...................................................................................................... 112
6.3.2.2 The main menu ................................................................................................ 113
6.3.2.2.1 Menu Programmable keys (P1/P2/P3)............................................................. 115
6.3.2.2.2 Main settings menu.......................................................................................... 118
6.3.2.2.3 Autopilot menu ................................................................................................. 120
6.3.2.2.4 Light control menu............................................................................................ 120
6.3.2.2.5 Special functions menu.................................................................................... 121
6.3.2.2.6 Menu System ................................................................................................... 122
6.3.2.2.7 Menu Operating data ....................................................................................... 125
6.3.2.2.8 Menu Service ................................................................................................... 127
6.3.2.3 Order management.......................................................................................... 130
6.3.2.3.1 Order data quick overview ............................................................................... 131
6.3.2.3.2 Setting the number of rows .............................................................................. 132
6.3.2.3.3 Hiding fuel consumption................................................................................... 132
6.3.2.3.4 Finish order ...................................................................................................... 133
6.3.2.3.4.1 Finish order at standard equipment and R-Transfer Basic .............................. 134
6.3.2.3.4.2 Finish order at R-Transfer Professional ........................................................... 135
6.3.2.3.5 Data export ...................................................................................................... 136
6.3.2.3.6 Data import R-Transfer Professional................................................................ 137
6.3.2.3.7 Evaluating orders ............................................................................................. 138
6.3.2.4 Readjusting warning thresholds....................................................................... 139
6.3.3 Warning and status indications on the R-Touch............................................... 140
6.3.4 Light control...................................................................................................... 145
6.3.4.1 Congurelightprograms.................................................................................. 146
6.3.4.2 The ladder lighting............................................................................................ 146
6.4 Joystick ...................................................................................................... 147
6.5 Diesel engine ................................................................................................... 155

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6.5.1 Start engine...................................................................................................... 155
6.5.2 Engine start and shutdown without booting the R-Touch................................. 156
6.5.3 Adjustment of the engine speed....................................................................... 156
6.6 Switching traction drive .................................................................................... 158
6.6.1 Switching gears................................................................................................ 158
6.6.2 Switching process differential lock ................................................................... 160
6.7 Driving ...................................................................................................... 161
6.7.1 Selection of the driving direction (forward+/backward) .................................... 161
6.7.2 Gas pedal damping.......................................................................................... 162
6.7.3 Cruise control................................................................................................... 163
6.7.3.1 Switching on cruise control in operating mode „Road“..................................... 163
6.7.3.2 Switching off cruise control in operating mode „Road“..................................... 164
6.7.3.3 Quick description: cruise control in operating mode „Road“ ............................ 164
6.7.3.4 Switching on cruise control in operating mode „Field“ ..................................... 164
6.7.3.5 Change set speed of cruise control (operating mode „Field“).......................... 165
6.7.3.6 Switching off cruise control in operating mode „Field“ ..................................... 166
6.7.3.7 Quick description: cruise control in operating mode „Field“ ............................. 166
6.7.4 Speed limit operating temperature................................................................... 167
6.8 Braking system................................................................................................. 168
6.8.1 Operating brake ............................................................................................... 168
6.8.2 Parking brake................................................................................................... 169
6.8.3 Automatic parking brake .................................................................................. 169
6.9 Steering system ............................................................................................... 170
6.9.1 Steering in operating mode „Road“.................................................................. 170
6.9.1.1 Moving rear axle in central position.................................................................. 171
6.9.1.2 Synchronizing articulation (only for machines with synchronized steering) ..... 171
6.9.1.3 U-turn steer in the operating mode “Road” ...................................................... 172
6.9.1.4 Quick description: steering in operating mode „Road“..................................... 174
6.9.2 Steering in operating mode „Field“................................................................... 175
6.9.2.1 Activate lifting through position ........................................................................ 175
6.9.2.2 Preselecting offset-steer 0-1-2 direction left/right............................................. 176
6.9.2.3 Preselecting offset-steer stage 0-1-2 ............................................................... 177
6.9.2.4 Activating offset-steer....................................................................................... 177
6.9.2.5 U-turn steer ...................................................................................................... 178
6.9.2.6 All-wheel steer.................................................................................................. 179
6.9.2.7 Crab steering.................................................................................................... 179
6.9.2.8 Steering rear axle with joystick......................................................................... 180
6.9.2.9 Manual control.................................................................................................. 181
6.9.2.10 Quick description: steering modes in operating mode „Field“.......................... 182
6.9.3 Automatic steering (autopilot) .......................................................................... 183
6.9.3.1 Activating autopilot front axle steering ............................................................. 183
6.9.3.2 Quick description: activating only front axle autopilot ...................................... 185
6.9.3.3 Activating autopilot rear axle steering .............................................................. 186
6.9.3.4 Quick description: manual activation of rear axle autopilot.............................. 188
6.9.3.5 Quick description: automatic activation of rear axle autopilot .......................... 189
6.9.4 Setting steering behaviour ............................................................................... 190
6.10 Chassis ...................................................................................................... 191
6.10.1 DisplayeldChassisonR-Touch..................................................................... 192
6.10.2 Manual inclination ............................................................................................ 193
6.10.3 Automatic inclination (option)........................................................................... 194
6.11 Lifting ...................................................................................................... 195
6.11.1 Preparation for lifting........................................................................................ 195
6.11.2 Lifting ...................................................................................................... 196
6.12 Defoliator and lifter (harvesting attachment) .................................................... 197
6.12.1 Defoliator ...................................................................................................... 197
6.12.2 Leaf sensor ...................................................................................................... 199

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6.12.3 Defoliator shaft................................................................................................. 201
6.12.3.1 Setting defoliator shaft drive............................................................................. 202
6.12.3.2 Monitoring the defoliator shaft.......................................................................... 202
6.12.3.3 Setting cleaning shaft drive (only at PESh)...................................................... 203
6.12.3.4 Setting cleaning shaft height (only at PESh).................................................... 204
6.12.4 Depth-control wheels ....................................................................................... 205
6.12.5 Additional defoliator lifter.................................................................................. 209
6.12.6 Defoliator relief when driving on the road......................................................... 209
6.12.7 Leaf worm conveyor (only at PBS*h/PASh) ..................................................... 210
6.12.8 Hydraulicdefoliatorap(PAShonly)................................................................ 210
6.12.9 Leaf-spreader................................................................................................... 212
6.12.9.1 Swinging leaf-spreader .................................................................................... 212
6.12.9.2 Setting rotational speed of leaf-spreader ......................................................... 213
6.12.9.3 Leaf-spreader speed bunker unloading ........................................................... 214
6.12.10 Scalper ...................................................................................................... 215
6.12.10.1 Scalper Micro-Topper 2 (MT2 for short) ........................................................... 215
6.12.10.2 Adjusting cutting depth – MT2.......................................................................... 216
6.12.10.3 Basic setting scalper comb .............................................................................. 219
6.12.10.4 Spring loading/cutting angle of the scalper (Micro-Topper 2)........................... 220
6.12.11 Lifter ...................................................................................................... 221
6.12.11.1 Setting depth-control shaft rotational speed .................................................... 223
6.12.11.2 Depth-control.................................................................................................... 224
6.12.11.3 Setting lifting depth........................................................................................... 226
6.12.11.4 Setting rollers movement height....................................................................... 227
6.12.11.5 Setting share beam height ............................................................................... 229
6.12.11.6 Lifting shares.................................................................................................... 231
6.12.11.7 Setting the shaking frequency.......................................................................... 232
6.12.11.8 Stone protection............................................................................................... 234
6.12.11.9 Setting the stone protection pressure .............................................................. 236
6.12.11.10 Share body guide (linear guide)....................................................................... 237
6.12.11.11 Share body steering......................................................................................... 237
6.12.11.12 Installing/uninstalling guide rod holders ........................................................... 238
6.12.11.13 Setting the lifting rollers rotational speed ......................................................... 238
6.12.11.14 Reverse lifting rollers........................................................................................ 240
6.12.11.15 Setting the distance between the 4th and 5th lifting rollers.............................. 242
6.12.11.16 Rotating direction of the smooth lifting roller (pinch roller)............................... 243
6.12.11.17 Paddle rotational speed ................................................................................... 244
6.12.11.18 Side shift ...................................................................................................... 244
6.12.11.19 Manual side shift .............................................................................................. 245
6.12.11.20 Automatic side shift.......................................................................................... 246
6.12.11.21 Setting row distance for the lifter PR2h-V ........................................................ 247
6.13 Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 251
6.13.1 Infeed conveyor................................................................................................ 251
6.13.1.1 Reverse infeed conveyor ................................................................................. 253
6.13.1.2 Switch ground operation infeed conveyor........................................................ 254
6.13.2 Setting infeed conveyor – distance settings..................................................... 255
6.13.2.1 Longitudinal direction ....................................................................................... 255
6.13.2.2 Setting infeed conveyor height front................................................................. 256
6.13.2.3 Setting infeed conveyor height rear ................................................................. 257
6.13.3 Strainer wheels ................................................................................................ 258
6.13.3.1 Setting the strainer wheel rotational speed...................................................... 258
6.13.3.2 Monitoring of the strainer wheels ..................................................................... 260
6.13.3.3 Switch ground operation strainer wheels ......................................................... 262
6.13.3.4 Strainer wheel guide grids................................................................................ 263
6.13.3.5 Scraper ...................................................................................................... 265
6.13.3.6 Spring tines (option)......................................................................................... 265

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6.13.3.7 Wiper ...................................................................................................... 266
6.14 Elevator ...................................................................................................... 267
6.14.1 Fold elevator .................................................................................................... 267
6.14.2 Setting elevator rotational speed...................................................................... 269
6.14.3 Monitoring of the elevator................................................................................. 269
6.15 Bunker ...................................................................................................... 270
6.15.1 Raise/lower bunker auger ................................................................................ 271
6.15.2 Switching auger rotating direction.................................................................... 272
6.15.3 Switching bunker auger manually .................................................................... 273
6.15.4 Folding the machine automatically out/in......................................................... 275
6.16 Bunker unloading ............................................................................................. 276
6.16.1 Swinging unload conveyor articulation part...................................................... 276
6.16.2 Operating panel bunker unloading................................................................... 277
6.16.3 Setting the unload rotating speed .................................................................... 283
6.16.4 Instruction on piles creation (with the ROPA loader)........................................ 284
6.17 Diesel engine ................................................................................................... 285
6.17.1 Power reduction SCR system .......................................................................... 288
6.17.1.1 PowerreductionAdBluellinglevel ................................................................. 289
6.17.1.2 Power reduction AdBlue quality/system error .................................................. 290
6.17.1.3 Power reduction process.................................................................................. 291
6.17.2 Modicationsrespectivelyadditionstotheengineoperating
manual from Mercedes-Benz........................................................................... 292
6.18 Pump distributor gears..................................................................................... 294
6.19 Hydraulic system.............................................................................................. 295
6.20 Compressed air system ................................................................................... 298
6.20.1 Compressor...................................................................................................... 299
6.20.2 Compressed air reservoir................................................................................. 300
6.21 Central lubricating system................................................................................ 301
6.21.1 Filling up the grease gun.................................................................................. 302
6.21.2 Intermediate lubrication.................................................................................... 303
6.22 Video monitoring .............................................................................................. 304
6.23 Control space behind the machine DCA.......................................................... 306
6.24 Air conditioning................................................................................................. 308
6.24.1 Adjusting set temperature ................................................................................ 308
6.24.2 Setting fan speed ............................................................................................. 309
6.25 Electrics ...................................................................................................... 310
6.25.1 Voltage monitoring ........................................................................................... 310
6.25.2 Fuses ...................................................................................................... 310
6.25.3 Battery disconnect relay................................................................................... 311
6.26 Printer ...................................................................................................... 312
6.26.1 Description of the keyboard functions.............................................................. 312
6.26.2 Which thermally-sensitive paper suits?............................................................ 313
6.27 Shutdown ...................................................................................................... 314
7 Maintenance and Service ......................................................317
7.1 Engine ...................................................................................................... 317
7.1.1 Dryairlter...................................................................................................... 318
7.1.2 Oil change for the engine................................................................................. 322
7.1.3 Fuel supply ...................................................................................................... 325
7.1.3.1 Fuelprelter10mychange/waterdraining....................................................... 326
7.1.3.2 Fuelnelterandprelterattheengine/waterdraining .................................. 327
7.1.3.3 Bleeding the fuel system.................................................................................. 328
7.1.3.4 Microorganisms in the fuel system................................................................... 329
7.1.3.5 Other maintenance work on the diesel engine................................................. 330
7.1.4 Cooling system................................................................................................. 331
7.1.4.1 Cleaning the radiator, charge air cooler and air conditioning condenser ......... 331

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7.1.4.2 Checking coolant.............................................................................................. 332
7.1.4.3 Replacing coolant............................................................................................. 335
7.2 SCR exhaust after-treatment with AdBlue®...................................................... 336
7.3 Pump distributor gears..................................................................................... 338
7.4 Hydraulic system.............................................................................................. 340
7.4.1 Hydraulic oil tank.............................................................................................. 342
7.4.1.1 Changinghydraulicuid................................................................................... 343
7.4.1.2 Exchangesuctionreturnlterelement............................................................. 345
7.4.2 Exchangeofpressurelterelement................................................................. 346
7.4.3 Collective return pipe protective strainer.......................................................... 347
7.5 Mechanical drive for steering axles.................................................................. 348
7.5.1 Drive shafts from the distributor gears to the steering axles............................ 348
7.5.2 Maintenance knuckle joints of the axles........................................................... 348
7.6 Manual transmission (drive train)..................................................................... 349
7.7 Axles ...................................................................................................... 350
7.7.1 Planetary gearing (applies to both axles)......................................................... 350
7.7.2 Differential gears front axle (portal axle) .......................................................... 352
7.7.3 Differential gears rear axle (portal axle)........................................................... 353
7.7.4 Portal drives front axle ..................................................................................... 354
7.7.5 Portal drives rear axle ...................................................................................... 355
7.8 Pneumatic system............................................................................................ 356
7.9 Defoliator and lifter........................................................................................... 357
7.9.1 Defoliator ...................................................................................................... 358
7.9.1.1 Defoliator maintenance position....................................................................... 358
7.9.1.2 Moving defoliator from maintenance into operating position............................ 360
7.9.1.3 Settingthesensoroftheleafnder ................................................................. 361
7.9.1.4 Defoliator wheels.............................................................................................. 363
7.9.1.5 Defoliator shaft................................................................................................. 364
7.9.1.6 Scalper ...................................................................................................... 365
7.9.2 Lifter ...................................................................................................... 367
7.9.2.1 Lifting shares.................................................................................................... 367
7.9.2.2 Lifter gears for lifting rollers.............................................................................. 369
7.9.2.3 Paddle gears.................................................................................................... 370
7.9.2.4 Depth-control shaft gear................................................................................... 371
7.9.2.5 Shaking share gears ........................................................................................ 372
7.9.2.6 Shaking share drive at PR2h-V........................................................................ 372
7.9.2.7 Readjusting eccentric bearing shaking share drive.......................................... 373
7.9.2.8 Share body guide/suspension.......................................................................... 374
7.9.2.9 Lifting rollers..................................................................................................... 374
7.10 Infeed conveyor................................................................................................ 376
7.10.1 Tension ...................................................................................................... 376
7.10.2 Setting synchronism......................................................................................... 377
7.11 Infeed conveyor gears...................................................................................... 378
7.12 Strainer wheels ................................................................................................ 379
7.13 Elevator ...................................................................................................... 380
7.14 Bunker ...................................................................................................... 382
7.14.1 Bunker auger.................................................................................................... 382
7.14.2 Ultrasound sensors .......................................................................................... 383
7.14.3 Conveyors ...................................................................................................... 383
7.14.3.1 Tensioning conveyor chains............................................................................. 384
7.14.3.2 Retensioning longitudinal conveyor ................................................................. 385
7.14.3.3 Retensioning cross conveyor........................................................................... 386
7.14.3.4 Drive chains ..................................................................................................... 387
7.14.3.5 Bearings of the conveyor drive shaft and cleaner roller................................... 388
7.15 Unloading conveyor ......................................................................................... 389
7.15.1 Retensioning belt ............................................................................................. 390

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7.16 Air conditioning and ventilation systems .......................................................... 392
7.16.1 Condensate drain............................................................................................. 393
7.16.2 Freshairintakelter......................................................................................... 394
7.16.3 Recirculatinglter............................................................................................. 394
7.16.4 Coolant circuit .................................................................................................. 395
7.17 Battery maintenance ........................................................................................ 396
7.18 Printer ...................................................................................................... 396
7.19 Shutdown for a longer period of time ............................................................... 397
8 MalfunctionandRemedies....................................................401
8.1 Safety circuits................................................................................................... 401
8.2 Electrics ...................................................................................................... 402
8.2.1 Fuses ...................................................................................................... 402
8.2.2 List of fuses (melting fuses) ............................................................................. 403
8.2.3 Electronic automatic cut-outs........................................................................... 405
8.2.4 List of self-resetting electronic fuses with LED................................................. 406
8.3 Relays list Ropa Panther.................................................................................. 407
8.4 Colour codes for electric wiring........................................................................ 408
8.5 Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch....................................................... 409
8.5.1 Overview of diagnostic menus ......................................................................... 411
8.5.1.1 Digital inputs..................................................................................................... 412
8.5.1.2 Analogue inputs ............................................................................................... 413
8.5.1.3 Rpm inputs ...................................................................................................... 414
8.5.1.4 Outputs PWM + SW......................................................................................... 415
8.5.1.5 CAN-Bus ...................................................................................................... 417
8.5.1.6 Diesel engine A403 CPC4................................................................................ 418
8.5.1.7 Error memory machine..................................................................................... 419
8.5.1.8 Error memory engine ....................................................................................... 420
8.5.1.9 Joystick ...................................................................................................... 422
8.5.1.10 Air conditioning control device ......................................................................... 422
8.5.1.11 Operating components..................................................................................... 423
8.5.1.12 Functions ...................................................................................................... 424
8.5.1.13 GPS data ...................................................................................................... 427
8.6 Jump starting and charging the battery............................................................ 427
8.7 Welding on the machine................................................................................... 429
8.8 Towing ...................................................................................................... 430
8.9 Connecting of salvaging aids ........................................................................... 432
8.10 Jacking up for wheel change............................................................................ 433
8.11 Manual releasing the parking brake................................................................. 434
8.12 Setting or resetting of the brake....................................................................... 436
8.13 Hydraulic valves............................................................................................... 437
8.14 Central lubrication system – bleeding and removal of blocks .......................... 438
8.15 Emergency operation ventilator drives............................................................. 440
8.16 Swinging away the fuel tank............................................................................. 441
8.17 Checklist for optimising the lifting quality ......................................................... 442
9 ListsandTables/PlansandDiagrams/Maintenance
Verication..............................................................................447
9.1 Lubricating and operating supplies Panther..................................................... 447
9.2 Maintenance table Panther .............................................................................. 448
9.3 Lubricating plan for Panther with lifting unit PR2h ........................................... 452
9.4 Lubricant recoding table for ROPA Panther ..................................................... 454
9.5 Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils
and coolants/antifreeze agents ........................................................................ 455
9.5.1 Multigradeengineoils(specicationMB228.5)............................................... 455
9.5.2 Anticorrosion/antifreezeagents(specicationMB325.5)................................ 459

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9.5.3 Premixedcoolants(specicationMB326.5).................................................... 459
9.6 Filter cartridges, V-belts ................................................................................... 460
9.7 Torque table for bolts and nuts (Nm)................................................................ 461
9.8 Lubricating plans.............................................................................................. 462
9.8.1 Lubricating plan for ROPA Panther “only basic machine” with 46 lubricating
points ...................................................................................................... 462
9.8.2 Lubricating plan PR2h lifting unit (6-row, 45cm/50cm/variable)
from 2013 YOM................................................................................................ 463
9.8.3 Lubricating plan for PISh defoliator.................................................................. 464
9.8.4 Lubricating plan for PBSWh defoliator ............................................................. 464
9.8.5 Lubricating plan for PB2SWh-/PASWh defoliator............................................. 464
9.8.6 Lubricating plan for PBSOh-/PB2SOh-/PASOh defoliators.............................. 465
9.8.7 Lubricating plan for PESh-45/-50/-V ................................................................ 465
9.9 AdBlue®information sheet ............................................................................... 466
9.10 Maintenanceverication .................................................................................. 467
9.10.1 Maintenancevericationoilchange+lterexchange ..................................... 467
9.10.2 Maintenanceconrmation................................................................................ 469
9.10.3 Software Updates............................................................................................ 469
9.11 Conrmationaboutinstructionsgiventothedriver .......................................... 470
9.12 Safety instructions............................................................................................ 471
9.13 ROPAHandoverconrmation .......................................................................... 473

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We congratulate you on the purchase of your new ROPA machine. Please take the time
and thoroughly read the operating manual. The operating manual is primarily intended
for the machine operator. It contains all information required for safe operation 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
Telephone Customer service [phone]
Telephone Parts service [phone]
Telefax [phone]
Internet www.ropa-maschinenbau.de
E-mail Customer service: [email protected]
E-mail Parts service: [email protected]
Important information
Original ROPA 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,
because 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modicationstothemachine,anywarrantyclaimlapses!
Furthermore, the Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) or regulatory approvals can
be declared ineffective. This also applies if seals or sealing wax applied by the factory
are removed.
Warning! In rare cases, massive interference of vehicle electronics or malfunctions of
the machine may occur due to operation of improperly installed electronic appliances
(for instance, radios or other appliances emitting electromagnetic radiation). In case
of such interference, the complete machine may suddenly stop operating or execute
unwanted functions. In such cases, immediately shut off the sources for 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specicmaintenanceworkontheenginemayonlybeperformedby
companies or persons expressly authorized for this purpose by Mercedes-Benz. This
work must be acknowledged accordingly in maintenance vouchers 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modicationsforthepurposeof
improvingourmachinesorincreasingthesafetystandards–evenwithoutspecic
notication.
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 of spare parts
andtechnicalinquiries.Youwillnd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
information given in this operating manual and have parts subject to wear replaced
in due time respectively ensure timely repairs. Have the machine respectively
maintained 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trafcandthe
applicable regulations on occupational health and safety.
We expressly point out that any damage caused by the fact that this operating manual is
not or not completely complied with is in no case covered by the guarantee respectively
statutory warranty of ROPA. Even though this operating manual is comprehensive, in
your own interest you should completely and carefully read it and slowly attain familiarity
with the machine using this operating manual.

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Panther
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0.1 Name plate and important data
The name plate (2) of the Panther is located on the right side of the vehicle near the
knuckle joint between the front and rear axle on the vehicle chassis near the chassis
number (1).
Please enter the data for your machine in the following image of the name plate. You will
need this data for ordering spare parts.
If you have not yet exchanged the defoliator unit and/or lifting unit, these may also be
identiedbythemanufacturerusingthechassisnumber.
Version 37
für Panther c ab Bj 2014-Abgasstufe 4, Motor 390 kW und nicht 380 kW wie bei den
nicht fertig zertifizierten Motoren vor 1.1.2014,
31500 kg GG
390
Panther c *Ab 2014*
31500
4500
16000
11500
7*****
390
Panther c *Ab 2014*
31500
4500
16000
11500
7*****
2 1

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Panther
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0.2 Model overview
Classicationofthedefoliatoridentication by example of ROPA „PBSOh-45“:
PP = Paintner-version
BB= Leaf-spreader defoliator including leaf worm conveyor, I = Integrated defoliator,
B2 = Leaf-spreader defoliator including leaf worm conveyor 2nd generation
A= All-round defoliator, E = Rubber defoliator
SS= Defoliator
OO= Eastern version (4 depth-control wheels)
W W = Western version (identical however only 2 depth-control wheels foldable)
hh= hydraulic defoliator drive; m= mechanical drive
--= Separating character
45 45 = 45 cm row distance; 50 = 50 cm
V= variable, adjustable between 45 cm and 50 cm
In the operating manual, the above designation is often shown incomplete. In this case,
the description includes all variants of the production model.
Examples:
PISh applies to all row distances (45 cm, 50 cm, variable, etc.)
PSh applies to all integrated defoliators and defoliators with leaf-
spreader and leaf worm conveyor for all row distances
PS applies to all ROPA defoliators
Classicationofthelifteridentication by example of ROPA “PR2h-45”:
PP= Paintner version
R R = Lifting unit
2 2 = 2nd generation
h h = hydraulic drive; m = mechanical drive
- - = Separating character
45 45 = 45 cm row distance; 50 = 50 cm
V= variable, adjustable between 45 cm and 50 cm

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Panther
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The serial number (2) of the lifter is located on the rear left part of the lifter side wall.
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0.3 Serialnumbersandnameplates
The serial number (1) of the engine is located at the engine block. It may be found,
startingfromthebunker,indrivingdirection,ontheleftside(theywheelside)ofthe
engine, directly behind the last cylinder.
1

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Panther
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The serial number (3) of the defoliator is located on the left side or top of the defoliator side
wall.
PBSWh/PBSOh -defoliator
3
PESh rubber-defoliator
3
PISh- defoliator
3

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1 Safety
Chapter 1
Safety