Valtra HiTech T Series User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
T SERIES
HiTech
Ref no 39 891 21 3 ( 08/2015 )
YOUR
WORKING
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About this manual
This operator's manual is for the Valtra T Series HiTech tractors. The T Series
HiTech models are T144 H, T154 H, T174e H, T194 H, T214 H and T234 H.
The manual is meant for agricultural tractors only. If the tractor is used for other
applications, it is the owner's responsibility to ensure compliance with local
regulations. In this case, always contact your dealer first.
The purpose of this manual is to enable the owner and operator to use the tractor
in a proper manner. Providing that the instructions are followed carefully, the
tractor will provide years of service in the tradition of Valtra.
WARNING: Before using the tractor, read and understand all the
instructions in this manual. They must then be strictly followed when
operating and maintaining the tractor.
IMPORTANT: When using the tractor, always follow all valid laws and regulations
even if they are not specifically pointed out in this manual.
The manual contains detailed instructions for operating, servicing and
maintaining the tractor.
Optional equipment in the manual refers to equipment that can be selected when
ordering the tractor.
Due to the continual development of the products, the content of this manual may
not always correspond to the new product. Therefore, we retain the right to make
alterations without prior notification.
Maintenance, repairs and adjustments which are not described in this manual
require special tools and exact technical data. For such work contact your dealer
who has specially trained personnel to help you.
Valtra Inc.
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Tractor serial numbers
When ordering spare parts or service, give the model indication and serial
numbers and, in some cases, the engine, front axle, cab and transmission
numbers.
2
5
3
1
7
6
4
GUID-83FD881F-92C4-4883-87A2-FEFA9521C800
1. Cab number and Type plate EEC
• Model = model indication
• Identification number = tractor serial number
2. Power take-off identification number
3. Engine number
4. Tractor serial number
5. Transmission Identification number
6. Tractor technical details used by service/spare part department
7. Front axle number
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Contents
About this manual........................................................................................1
Tractor serial numbers.................................................................................2
1 Safety precautions................................................................................13
1.1 Hazard statements.............................................................................................13
1.2 Safety rules........................................................................................................ 13
1.2.1 Replacing safety and information signs............................................................13
1.2.2 Safety signs......................................................................................................13
1.2.3 Maintaining hardware safety............................................................................ 22
1.2.4 Using safety features........................................................................................23
1.2.5 Safe operation..................................................................................................26
1.2.5.1 Following safe operating practices............................................. 26
1.2.5.2 Getting into and out of the cab....................................................29
1.2.5.3 Driving on public roads............................................................... 30
1.2.5.4 Controlling the driving speed...................................................... 30
1.2.5.5 Driving downhill...........................................................................30
1.2.5.6 Permitted driving inclinations...................................................... 31
1.2.5.7 Operating with implements......................................................... 31
1.2.5.8 Running with power take-off driven implements or machines.... 33
1.2.5.9 Using ballast weights.................................................................. 33
1.2.5.10 Towing........................................................................................ 33
1.2.5.11 Ensuring personal safety of other people................................... 34
1.2.5.12 Fire hazards................................................................................34
1.2.5.13 Handling viton seals subjected to high temperatures................. 35
1.2.5.14 Aftertreatment system.................................................................35
1.2.5.15 Working with the front loader...................................................... 36
1.2.5.16 Repair and maintenance.............................................................36
2 Instruments and controls...................................................................... 38
2.1 One-key locking system.....................................................................................38
2.2 Pedals................................................................................................................ 38
2.3 Dashboard......................................................................................................... 39
2.4 Control panel for A-pillar display and Proline.....................................................40
2.5 Proline instrument panel ................................................................................... 40
2.5.1 Symbols on the Proline instrument panel display.............................................41
2.5.2 Indicator lights on the left side of the display....................................................42
2.5.3 Indicator lights on the right side of the display................................................. 43
2.6 Controls on the right-hand side..........................................................................45
2.6.1 Driving controls.................................................................................................45
2.6.2 Linkage.............................................................................................................46
2.6.2.1 Rear linkage................................................................................46
2.6.2.2 Front linkage............................................................................... 46
2.6.3 Power take-off.................................................................................................. 48
2.6.3.1 Rear power take-off.................................................................... 48
2.6.3.2 Front power take-off....................................................................48
2.6.4 Auxiliary hydraulics...........................................................................................49
2.6.5 Other controls...................................................................................................50
2.6.6 Main power emergency button.........................................................................50
2.7 Controls on the rear side....................................................................................51
2.7.1 Rear window opening latch.............................................................................. 51
2.7.2 Additional wipers.............................................................................................. 51
2.7.3 Reverse drive system controls......................................................................... 52
2.8 Controls on the left-hand side............................................................................ 53
2.9 Controls on the right-hand side roof console .................................................... 54
2.10 Controls on the Skyview equipment right-hand side roof console .................... 55
2.11 Working light controls.........................................................................................56
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2.12 Air conditioning controls.....................................................................................57
2.12.1 Automatic air conditioning and additional heater controls................................57
2.12.2 Manual air conditioning and additional heater controls.................................... 57
2.12.3 Manual air conditioning.................................................................................... 58
2.12.4 Heater controls.................................................................................................58
2.13 Operator's seat...................................................................................................59
2.13.1 Air suspended operator's seat..........................................................................59
2.13.2 Valtra Evolution operator's seat....................................................................... 60
2.14 Controls on the rear mudguard.......................................................................... 61
2.15 Front end controls and connections...................................................................62
2.16 Rear controls and connections outside the cab................................................. 63
3 Operation..............................................................................................65
3.1 Running the tractor in.........................................................................................65
3.2 Preparing for use............................................................................................... 65
3.2.1 Adjusting the air-suspended driver's seat........................................................ 65
3.2.2 Adjusting the Valtra Evolution driver's seat...................................................... 68
3.2.3 Adjusting the right-side armrest........................................................................72
3.2.4 Adjusting the steering wheel............................................................................ 72
3.2.5 Adjusting standard mirrors............................................................................... 73
3.2.6 Adjusting optional mirrors.................................................................................74
3.2.7 Heating mirrors.................................................................................................74
3.2.8 Using the windscreen wiper and washer..........................................................75
3.2.9 Using the side window wiper and washer........................................................ 75
3.2.10 Using the rear window wiper and washer.........................................................76
3.2.11 Using the roof window wiper and washer.........................................................76
3.2.12 Using the window heaters................................................................................ 77
3.2.13 Power shuttle lever...........................................................................................78
3.2.14 Control stop......................................................................................................79
3.2.15 Using the control stop.......................................................................................79
3.2.16 Using the ignition switch...................................................................................79
3.2.17 Main power.......................................................................................................81
3.2.18 Using the main power emergency button.........................................................81
3.2.19 Using the roof hatch......................................................................................... 82
3.3 Starting the tractor............................................................................................. 83
3.3.1 Starting under normal conditions......................................................................83
3.3.2 Starting under cold conditions..........................................................................85
3.3.3 Starting with an auxiliary battery...................................................................... 86
3.4 Using lights........................................................................................................ 87
3.4.1 Using the light switch........................................................................................87
3.4.2 Using the follow-me-home functionality............................................................88
3.4.3 Using the working lights................................................................................... 88
3.4.4 Using the cab light............................................................................................90
3.4.5 Using the torch................................................................................................. 91
3.5 Using notification devices.................................................................................. 92
3.5.1 Using turn signals.............................................................................................92
3.5.2 Using the horn..................................................................................................92
3.5.3 Using the rotary beacon light............................................................................93
3.5.4 Using hazard lights...........................................................................................93
3.6 Heating and ventilation...................................................................................... 94
3.6.1 Using the heater...............................................................................................94
3.6.2 Using the manual air conditioning.................................................................... 94
3.6.3 Using the manual air conditioning and additional heater................................. 95
3.6.4 Automatic air conditioning................................................................................ 95
3.6.4.1 Automatic air conditioning control panel and display..................96
3.6.4.2 Using the automatic air conditioning...........................................97
3.6.4.3 Using ECO mode........................................................................98
3.6.4.4 Using the additional heater......................................................... 99
3.6.4.5 Using defrost...............................................................................99
3.6.5 Fuel-operated heater......................................................................................100
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3.6.5.1 Installing SIM card to the mobile controlled heater...................101
3.7 Power outlets................................................................................................... 102
3.7.1 Lighter and power outlets...............................................................................102
3.7.2 Using the two-pin current socket and power switch....................................... 102
3.7.3 Three-pin current socket................................................................................ 103
3.7.4 Trailer socket..................................................................................................103
3.8 Driving the tractor.............................................................................................105
3.8.1 Notifications about steering............................................................................105
3.8.2 Power shuttle..................................................................................................105
3.8.3 Parking brake................................................................................................. 106
3.8.4 Using the power shuttle lever.........................................................................107
3.8.5 Adjusting the power shuttle engagement speed ........................................... 109
3.8.6 Clutch pedal................................................................................................... 110
3.8.6.1 Using the clutch pedal while driving..........................................110
3.8.6.2 Adjusting the clutch pedal engagement position...................... 111
3.8.7 Braking........................................................................................................... 113
3.8.8 Using the emergency brake button................................................................ 113
3.8.9 Using the emergency brake lever...................................................................114
3.8.10 Starting to drive.............................................................................................. 115
3.8.11 Transmission system......................................................................................116
3.8.11.1 Speed matching........................................................................117
3.8.11.2 Selecting the speed range........................................................ 117
3.8.11.3 Selecting the creeper speed range...........................................119
3.8.11.4 Using Powershift.......................................................................120
3.8.11.5 Preprogramming gear for driving direction changing................121
3.8.11.6 Using the shifting automatics....................................................123
3.8.11.7 Programming shifting automatics............................................. 125
3.8.11.8 Using the Powershift limiter...................................................... 127
3.8.11.9 Activating and deactivating automatic shifting between
speed ranges C and D..............................................................128
3.8.12 Using the EcoPower mode.............................................................................129
3.8.13 Parking the tractor..........................................................................................130
3.8.14 Refuelling the tractor...................................................................................... 131
3.8.14.1 Filling the fuel tank....................................................................131
3.8.14.2 Filling the AdBlue/DEF tank......................................................133
3.8.15 Cruise control................................................................................................. 135
3.8.15.1 Cruise control buttons...............................................................136
3.8.15.2 Programming the driving speed cruise control......................... 137
3.8.15.3 Activating and deactivating the driving speed cruise control ... 137
3.8.15.4 Programming the engine speed cruise control......................... 139
3.8.15.5 Activating and deactivating the engine speed cruise control.... 139
3.8.16 Automatic traction control...............................................................................140
3.8.17 Front axle suspension and cab suspension................................................... 141
3.8.17.1 Front axle air suspension..........................................................141
3.8.17.2 AutoComfort cab suspension....................................................142
3.8.18 Differential lock...............................................................................................143
3.8.18.1 Differential lock......................................................................... 143
3.8.18.2 Engaging and disengaging the differential lock........................ 143
3.8.19 Four-wheel drive.............................................................................................144
3.8.19.1 Four-wheel drive....................................................................... 144
3.8.19.2 Engaging and disengaging the four-wheel drive.......................145
3.8.20 Driving start automatics..................................................................................145
3.8.20.1 Driving start automatics............................................................ 145
3.8.20.2 Activating and deactivating the driving start automatics........... 146
3.8.20.3 Setting the driving start automatics...........................................148
3.8.21 QuickSteer......................................................................................................149
3.8.21.1 QuickSteer................................................................................ 149
3.8.21.2 Using QuickSteer......................................................................150
3.8.21.3 Resetting QuickSteer................................................................150
3.8.22 TwinTrac reverse drive system...................................................................... 151
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3.8.22.1 TwinTrac reverse drive system.................................................151
3.8.22.2 Activating and deactivating TwinTrac....................................... 151
3.8.22.3 Using TwinTrac with QuickSteer...............................................152
3.8.23 HillHold...........................................................................................................153
3.8.23.1 HillHold..................................................................................... 153
3.8.23.2 Using HillHold........................................................................... 153
3.9 Displays........................................................................................................... 154
3.9.1 Adjusting display brightness...........................................................................154
3.10 Proline instrument panel display...................................................................... 155
3.10.1 Fixed views.....................................................................................................155
3.10.2 Single-row and two-row views........................................................................156
3.10.2.1 Working time view.....................................................................157
3.10.2.2 Battery voltage view..................................................................157
3.10.2.3 Cruise control view................................................................... 157
3.10.2.4 Driving speed view....................................................................158
3.10.2.5 Rear power take-off speed view............................................... 159
3.10.2.6 Front power take-off speed view...............................................159
3.10.2.7 Engine speed view....................................................................159
3.10.2.8 Fuel consumption views........................................................... 160
3.10.2.9 Rear lower links' position view..................................................161
3.10.2.10 Gearbox temperature view....................................................... 161
3.10.2.11 Travel distance and surface area view..................................... 162
3.10.3 Periodical maintenance view..........................................................................163
3.10.3.1 Clearing the periodical maintenance view................................ 163
3.10.4 Resetting views.............................................................................................. 164
3.10.5 Changing parameters.....................................................................................164
3.10.5.1 Activating and exiting the setting mode.................................... 164
3.10.5.2 Changing the parameter value................................................. 165
3.10.5.3 Setting the implement width......................................................166
3.10.5.4 Changing the hour display........................................................ 166
3.10.5.5 Changing the minute display.................................................... 167
3.10.5.6 Changing the clock mode......................................................... 167
3.10.5.7 Activating the direction indicator buzzer................................... 167
3.10.5.8 Changing the temperature unit................................................. 168
3.10.5.9 Changing the length unit...........................................................168
3.10.5.10 Changing the volume unit......................................................... 169
3.10.5.11 Activating and deactivating the front power take-off speed
view...........................................................................................169
3.10.5.12 Adjusting the display contrast................................................... 170
3.11 A-pillar display..................................................................................................170
3.11.1 A-pillar display control panel.......................................................................... 170
3.11.2 Drive display...................................................................................................171
3.11.2.1 Power shuttle section................................................................171
3.11.2.2 Transmission section................................................................ 172
3.11.2.3 General information section......................................................173
3.11.2.4 Changing general information section views............................ 175
3.11.3 Driver's settings display..................................................................................176
3.11.3.1 Indexes section.........................................................................176
3.11.3.2 Adjustable indexes....................................................................176
3.11.3.3 AUTO2 HI and LO sections...................................................... 177
3.11.3.4 Speed sensor calibration section..............................................178
3.11.3.5 I/O test section..........................................................................178
3.11.4 Fault code view.............................................................................................. 179
3.12 Rear linkage.....................................................................................................180
3.12.1 Diagnostic light...............................................................................................181
3.12.2 Lifting/lowering indicator lights ...................................................................... 182
3.12.3 Activating the linkage..................................................................................... 182
3.12.4 Using the lift/stop/lower switch....................................................................... 183
3.12.5 Using the position control knob...................................................................... 183
3.12.6 Overriding the position set by position control knob.......................................185
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3.12.7 Using the linkage floating position..................................................................186
3.12.8 Using the lifting/lowering switch..................................................................... 187
3.12.9 Using the lifting/lowering push buttons...........................................................187
3.12.10 Setting the lowering speed.............................................................................188
3.12.11 Limiting the lifting height.................................................................................189
3.12.12 Draft control....................................................................................................189
3.12.12.1 Activating and deactivating the draft control............................. 190
3.12.13 Drive balance control......................................................................................190
3.12.13.1 Using the drive balance control ............................................... 191
3.13 Three-point linkage.......................................................................................... 192
3.13.1 Attaching implements.....................................................................................193
3.13.2 Using quick couplings for lower links .............................................................195
3.13.3 Adjusting lift links............................................................................................197
3.13.3.1 Adjusting lift links ..................................................................... 197
3.13.3.2 Adjusting hydraulic lift link ........................................................198
3.13.4 Adjusting lower links ......................................................................................198
3.13.5 Adjusting side limiters.....................................................................................199
3.13.6 Automatic side limiters .................................................................................. 200
3.13.6.1 Setting automatic side limiters to fixed position........................ 200
3.13.6.2 Setting automatic side limiters to floating position.................... 201
3.14 Auxiliary hydraulics.......................................................................................... 202
3.14.1 Controlling the auxiliary hydraulics rear valves ............................................. 204
3.14.1.1 Adjusting the flow control..........................................................205
3.14.1.2 Adjusting the kick-out pressure.................................................206
3.14.2 Using the front linkage shut-off valve ............................................................ 207
3.14.3 Controlling front hydraulics.............................................................................208
3.14.3.1 Activating and deactivating the front hydraulics........................208
3.14.3.2 Controlling the front hydraulic valves 1F and 2F...................... 209
3.14.3.3 Controlling the front hydraulic valves 3F and 4F...................... 210
3.14.4 Changing the front hydraulics settings........................................................... 211
3.14.4.1 Front hydraulic control's safety time out................................... 211
3.14.4.2 Adjusting the front hydraulic control's safety time out
speed limit.................................................................................211
3.14.4.3 Activating and deactivating the front hydraulics assistant........ 213
3.14.5 Connecting to the valves................................................................................215
3.14.5.1 Using quick couplings............................................................... 215
3.14.5.2 Using a hydraulic valve as a single-action valve...................... 216
3.14.5.3 Connecting an external hydraulic motor to the auxiliary
hydraulics..................................................................................217
3.15 Front linkage.................................................................................................... 217
3.15.1 Using the front linkage....................................................................................217
3.15.2 Using the front linkage connected to the rear valves..................................... 218
3.15.3 Setting front linkage lifting link positions.........................................................220
3.16 Valtra front loader............................................................................................ 221
3.16.1 Using the Valtra front loader...........................................................................221
3.16.2 Using the Valtra Quick front loader coupling device.......................................223
3.16.3 Using Softdrive...............................................................................................223
3.16.4 Locking the equipment................................................................................... 224
3.16.5 Controlling the extra cylinder with the change valve...................................... 225
3.17 Power take-off..................................................................................................225
3.17.1 Attaching implements to the power take-off................................................... 225
3.17.2 Rear power take-off........................................................................................227
3.17.2.1 Recommended rear power take-off shafts................................229
3.17.2.2 Activating rear power take-off................................................... 230
3.17.2.3 Starting rear power take-off...................................................... 231
3.17.2.4 Stopping rear power take-off temporarily..................................232
3.17.2.5 Deactivating rear power take-off...............................................233
3.17.2.6 Stopping the rear power take-off in emergency........................234
3.17.2.7 Using the rear power take-off automatic start/stop................... 236
3.17.2.8 Proportional ground speed power take-off................................237
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3.17.2.9 Adjusting the rear power take-off engagement.........................238
3.17.3 Front power take-off....................................................................................... 240
3.17.3.1 Activating and deactivating front power take-off....................... 241
3.18 Implement signal connection........................................................................... 242
3.18.1 Implement signal connector........................................................................... 242
3.18.2 Resetting the implement signal connection....................................................243
3.19 ISOBUS implement control system..................................................................244
3.19.1 ISOBUS terminal connector........................................................................... 245
3.19.2 ISOBUS implement connector....................................................................... 245
3.19.3 Bus extension connectors.............................................................................. 245
3.19.4 ISOBUS terminal............................................................................................245
3.20 Auto-Guide Readiness.....................................................................................245
3.20.1 Using Auto-Guide...........................................................................................246
3.20.2 Using Auto-Guide with QuickSteer.................................................................247
3.20.3 Auto-Guide with TwinTrac and QuickSteer.................................................... 248
3.20.4 Resetting the Auto-Guide steering valve........................................................248
3.21 Towing devices................................................................................................ 248
3.21.1 Nordic pick-up hitch........................................................................................248
3.21.2 Euro pick-up hitch...........................................................................................249
3.21.3 Hydraulic pick-up hitch................................................................................... 250
3.21.4 Using the pickup hitch.................................................................................... 251
3.21.4.1 Unlatching the pick-up hitch .....................................................251
3.21.4.2 Latching the Nordic and Euro pick-up hitch.............................. 252
3.21.4.3 Extending the Hydraulic pick-up hitch.......................................253
3.21.4.4 Latching the Hydraulic pick-up hitch......................................... 254
3.21.5 Changing the pick-up hitch implement........................................................... 256
3.21.5.1 Changing the Euro pick-up hitch implement............................. 256
3.21.5.2 Changing the Hydraulic pick-up hitch implement......................257
3.21.6 Agricultural drawbar....................................................................................... 258
3.21.6.1 Adjusting the agricultural drawbar............................................ 259
3.21.7 Towing device frames.................................................................................... 259
3.21.7.1 Adjusting the jaw height............................................................260
3.21.7.2 Attaching to the mechanical jaw............................................... 262
3.21.7.3 Attaching to the mechanical jaw K80........................................263
3.21.7.4 Attaching to fixed Piton fix/fixed Ø80mm ball hitch...................264
3.21.7.5 Attaching to the automatic jaw..................................................264
3.22 Air pressure system......................................................................................... 266
3.23 Trailer...............................................................................................................267
3.23.1 Trailer turn signals..........................................................................................268
3.23.2 Trailer air pressure brakes............................................................................. 269
3.23.3 Hydraulic trailer brake valve...........................................................................270
4 Maintenance.......................................................................................271
4.1 Maintenance schedule..................................................................................... 271
4.2 Service inspection............................................................................................271
4.3 Performing maintenance tasks........................................................................ 272
4.3.1 Cleaning the tractor........................................................................................273
4.3.1.1 Cleaning the engine compartment............................................274
4.3.1.2 Cleaning front axle suspension bellows....................................275
4.3.1.3 Cleaning polycarbonate windows............................................. 275
4.3.1.4 Cleaning the exhaust pipe of the fuel-operated heater.............276
4.3.1.5 Cleaning the fuel-operated heater and its surroundings...........276
4.3.2 Greasing lubricating points fitted with grease nipples.................................... 279
4.3.3 Supporting the tractor.....................................................................................279
4.4 Recommended fuel and lubricants.................................................................. 281
4.4.1 Fuel................................................................................................................ 281
4.4.1.1 Quality requirements for engine fuel.........................................281
4.4.1.2 Storing fuel................................................................................281
4.4.1.3 Storing AdBlue/DEF..................................................................281
4.4.1.4 Biodiesel fuel............................................................................ 282
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