Terrateck T000193 User manual

NOTICE
INSTRUCTIONS
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TERRATECK SAS
600 rue Adam Grunewald
62136 LESTREM - FRANCE
+33 (0)3.74.05.10.10
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RÉCOLTEUSE DE JEUNES POUSSES 800MM
800MM BABYLEAF HARVESTER
T000193
ATTENTION/DANGER
Lisez attentivement ce manuel et appliquez les règles de sécurité et d'utilisation.
Toute négligence à cet égard peut causer des accidents graves.
Read this manual carefully and follow the rules of safety and use.
Any negligence in this regard can cause serious accidents.

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INTRODUCTION
IDENTIFICATION OF YOUR MACHINE
PRESENTATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WORKING SAFELY
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
REAR WHEEL
PUSH BAR
REEL
FLEXIBLE TRANSMISSION SHAFT
DRILL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU START
Adjust the position of the reel
Adjust the cutting height
NORMAL START
END OF HARVEST
JAMMING
MANAGING THE OPERATING SETTINGS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
STORING FOR A SHORT PERIOD
STORING FOR A LONG PERIOD
MAINTENANCE OF THE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
The speed reducers
Wheels and tyres
The cutter bar exchangeable gearbox
The cutter bar
The conveyor
MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
INFORMATION ON SCREW GUN MAINTENANCE
MACHINE HANDLING
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INTRODUCTION
PRESENTATION
Thank you for purchasing the Terrateck RJP 80M harvester. We hope that this machine will bring you complete satisfaction thanks to its
user-friendly features and manoeuvrability.
The Terrateck RJP 80M babyleaf harvester is designed for occasionally harvesting babyleaf crops, i.e. the various multicut salads (mesclun,
purslane, spinach).
Equipped with an 80cm wide cutter bar, this babyleaf harvester cuts the plants cleanly and precisely. The cutter bar and pick-up reel
height are adjustable according to the height of the vegetation in order to comply with the different harvesting standards.
Designed and assembled in our workshop, the babyleaf harvester is a lightweight manoeuvrable tool.
The Terrateck RJP 80M babyleaf harvester meets the requirements of producers in terms of speed and consistent cutting quality. By
mechanising the harvesting process, our RJP 80M babyleaf harvester can cover 30 metres in 120 seconds.
Thanks to its electric motor, the Terrateck RJP 80M babyleaf harvester complies with environmental standards by eliminating the harmful
exhaust gases that would be discharged from a combustion engine in a conned environment (production greenhouses).
This user manual provides the information you need to use and maintain your harvester safely and correctly.
This manual contains the following information:
• Safety instructions for using this machine safely,
• Operating instructions for ensuring the best possible occupational standards for the best possible yield,
• Technical information for prolonging the life and improving the performance of the harvester.
COMMENTS:
• Keep this user manual in a place where it will not get damaged and that is easily accessible for future reference as needed.
• If this manual should become unusable or get lost, please purchase a new one from your Terrateck dealer-repairer.
• When hiring out the machine, please be sure to give this manual to the hirer.
• Should the machine be transferred or sold, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.
IDENTIFICATION OF YOUR MACHINE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before you start using the machine for the rst time, carefully read the entire user manual to familiarise yourself with how the machine
operates and carry out your work properly and safely.
Keep the manual in a convenient place so that you can consult it when necessary. We recommend that you to read it again from time to
time to refresh your memory.
Terrateck has carried out a pre-shipment inspection of your new machine.
When you receive your harvester and before rst use, review the safety instructions, operating instructions and technical information
contained in this manual.
Do not use the machine for any other purpose not covered in this manual. Furthermore, Terrateck shall not be held liable for any such use.
All the information, illustrations and features contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of
publication. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The words and symbols below, which you will nd in the user manual and on the decals, are given as a reminder to read the instructions
because they concern your safety.
TERRATECK SAS
600 rue Adam Grunewald 62136 LESTREM - FRANCE
ANNÉE DE FABRICATION :
TYPE :
N° DE SÉRIE :
POIDS À VIDE :
MASSE EN CHARGE ADMISSIBLE : Kg
Kg
VÉHICULE NON HOMOLOGUÉ
To ensure a fast and efcient service, order parts or request a repair from your Terrateck
agent, make a note of the information engraved on the identication plate of your
machine.
Sprout picker
Year of manufacture
Type
Serial no.
Push bar
Reel
Cutter bar Front wheel
Rear wheel
Harvesting bag

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WORKING SAFELY
The paragraphs of this manual accompanied by this general hazard symbol or the standard pictograms stuck to the machine
are to draw your attention to actions that may cause accidents. You must always keep in mind the safety instructions and
apply them.
The housing and protective elements have been removed on some of the illustrations in this manual for the purpose of clarity.
Never use the harvester without the protections. If you need to remove a protection for a repair, you must reassemble it
before using the harvester.
(1) Familiarise yourself with the controls of the machine by reading the user manual before using the machine.
(2) Do not let the categories of people listed below use the machine:
• Anyone with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or people who have never used this machine.
• People who are unable to use the machine properly due to fatigue or illness, or the inuence of medication or drugs.
• Children or anyone under the age of 18, who are not old enough to use the machine.
• We consider it hazardous for pregnant women and their baby(ies) to use this machine.
When another person uses your machine, you must ensure that it complies with the safety instructions. You must explain to them how it
works and ask them to read this entire manual in order to avoid accidents.
(3) Make sure you are in a good state of health by taking breaks at the appropriate times. Allow sufcient time to complete the task in hand.
Working when in a hurry can lead to accidents.
(4) Wear personal protective equipment to operate the machine:
(5) Read the safety instructions in this manual regarding the hazardous points highlighted by the pictograms. Here is the description of
these pictograms:
The failure to comply with the safety rules in this manual or any negligence on the part of the user can result in serious
damage. The user of the harvester is responsible for every manoeuvre they undertake with the machine.
The word IMPORTANT is used to point out special
instructions or procedures that must be strictly
observed. Failure to do this may result in the damage
or destruction of the machine or its environment.
Make sure you understand the following precautions and always keep them in mind before, during and after using the machine; never
take risks!
The word NOTE is used to highlight points of
particular interest for making the machine more
efcient and easy to use.
Mandatory protection of
the head
WARNING: SENSITIVE TO MOISTURE
Do not wash or splash water.
WARNING:
General hazard, Hazardous area
Consult your user manual
WARNING:
CUTTING HAZARDS
Mandatory protection of
the body
Mandatory protection of
the hearing
Mandatory protection of
the hands
Mandatory protection of
the feets
(6) In the event of an erased or torn pictogram. See (55) and (56).
NOTEIMPORTANT
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REAR WHEEL
(7) Fit the rear wheel tubes into the tubes at the back of the machine. The wheels must be positioned towards the outside of the
machine.
(8) Tighten the two screws and nuts on each side using the 13mm spanner.
(9) Connect the central bar to the left and right arms of the push bar.
(10) Assemble the two pairs of bolts, on the left and right, with a pair of 13mm open-ended spanners.
(11) Fasten the harvest bag tubes to the arms of the push bar with a 4mm Allen key.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PUSH BAR
(12) Thread the assembly into the holes in the frame and put the bolts through the holes, when they are aligned.
(13) Tighten the bolts using the 13mm open-ended spanner.

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Front wheel – right side Front wheel – left side
(15) Insert the horizontal tube of the wheel in the front tube of the machine: the star screw must face the inside of the machine and the
wheel must be on the outside.
(16) Fit the bars to the pick-up reel: you can adjust the diameter of the pick-up reel
by pushing in the bars more or less far.
In any case, make sure that the bars are always fastened on
each side in both holes.
IMPORTANT
REEL
(14) Connect the horizontal tube of the wheel to the vertical tube of the pick-up reel: the star
screw must be on the side opposite the wheel.
Horizontal tube of the wheel
Vertical tube of the pick-up reel

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The bar is assembled in both
holes
(17) Tighten all the wing screws by hand.
(18) Fit the entire pick-up reel assembly onto the vertical tubes
of the front wheels. The pick-up reel is located above the
conveyor and the angle transmission is located on the left side
of the machine.
FLEXIBLE TRANSMISSION SHAFT
The exible shaft is pre-assembled at the factory on its guide.
Lower part Upper part
Lower part
Upper part
Be careful not to twist the hose: secure the
hose in place and turn the nut.
(19) Start by xing the guide using the two pairs of nuts and washers:
(20) Screw the upper nut of the hose onto the shaft of the conveyor.
(21) Then screw the lower nut of the hose onto the angle transmission of the
pickup reel.
IMPORTANT
DRILL
To drive the RJP 80M babyleaf harvester, Terrateck recommends using the DeWALT XR 18V combi-drill, but please note that any other
make or model may be suitable.
In any case, your combi-drill must have the following specications:
• Voltage: 18V
• Battery Type: 4.0Ah XR Li-Ion
• Chuck size: 1.5-13 mm
• No-load speed: 1300 rpm
• Maximum torque: 60 Nm
NOTE

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(27) Check that the control cord passes under the right half-handle so that it
can properly activate the trigger of the combi-drill.
(28) Check that the cord is taut. If necessary, tighten or loosen the side bolts.
Cut the protruding end with a saw to avoid any injury when moving around
the harvester.
(22) Adjust the drill's rotation settings. See Managing the operating settings.
(23) Fit the drill onto the arm of the machine by pushing the chuck onto the hexagonal shaft.
(24) Tighten the chuck of the drill.
(25) Adjust the positioning of the part that controls the trigger of the drill and tighten the drill using the plastic toggle latch.
(26) Check that the control lever is placed in front of the trigger of the drill; if necessary, adjust the height of the control mechanism
to t the drill.
Trigger of the combi-drill
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Before starting up the harvester, you must follow some basic procedures to ensure that the workers are safe and the harvester is being
operated properly, as well as guarantee the longevity of the machine.
Walk around the machine to visually check the following:
(29) Check the condition of the tyres. Watch out for any premature wear, blistering or abnormal tears, in which case you will need to
change the tyre(s). See (82) and (83).
(31) Make sure that all of these housing elements are in place and secure. If the safety devices are damaged or do not work, consult your
Terrateck agent.
(32) Check the tension of the control cord: tighten/loosen the two side bolts to ensure that there is enough tension and that the pressure
on the trigger of the drill is adequate. See (28).
(33) Before using the machine, check that your power tool works properly
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU START
(30) Remove the cutter guard.
Do not smoke when working near the screw gun battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Always handle the machine without the power tool.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
(34) Check the battery level of your drill to ensure that it is operating effectively.
(35) Make sure that everyone in the work area maintains a safe distance of at least 2m from the machine.
(36) Position the harvester in front of the crop to be harvested by pushing the machine using the main bar.
(37) Make sure that the harvest bag at the back of the machine is empty to start harvesting.
(38) You can distribute harvesting crates along your route.

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Be sure to check that the pickup reel does not come in contact with the conveyor. Should this happen, the conveyor
will probably be badly damaged.
(39) Adjust the position of the reel:
The horizontal distance (A) of the reel in relation to the conveyor and the vertical distance (B) from the ground are adjustable.
These settings vary according to the type of crop and its density.
Move both sides at the same time to avoid jamming the sliders due to the buckling forces that act upon the sliding
mechanism if the settings are too dissimilar.
Loosen and tighten all the star screws properly to lock the required settings. Check them again after operating the machine for a
while.d’utilisation.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
(40) Adjust the cutting height:
The height of the cutter bar from the ground can be adjusted using the two star
screws. A scale graduated in centimetres can be used to view the cutting height
in relation to the ground.
The cutting height and the height of the pick-up reel are
independent. Adjust the height setting of the pick-up reel when
you change the cutting height setting.
NOTE
B
A
C
Make sure that these additional harvesting crates are located outside the path that the harvester will take.
IMPORTANT
(41) Properly tighten all the star screws when reassembling and recheck the
tightening after operating the machine for a while.
The distance between cutterbar and the conveyor can also be adjusted. Take a
13mm spanner to make this adjustment.
The cutter bar must never come in contact with the ground or
the conveyor, as this may damage the cutting sections and the
exchangeable gearbox.
IMPORTANT