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Operator's manual

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Rotary Harrows KE 253, KE 303, KE 403 KE 303 Super, KE 403 Super

Rotary Cultivators KG 303, KG 403, KG 453

Soil tillage implements

MG 1209 BAG0004.0 10.04 Printed in Germany

Before starting operation carefully read and adhere to

this operator's manual. Keep for other users!

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Reading the instruction manual and to adhere to it should not appear to be inconvenient and superfluous as it is not enough to hear from others and to realise that a machine is good, to buy it and to believe that now everything would work by itself. The person con-cerned would not only harm himself but also make the mistake of blaming the machine for the reason of a possible failure instead of himself. In order to ensure a good success one should go into the mind of a thing or make himself familiar with every part of the machine and to get acquainted with its handling. Only this way, you would be satisfied both with the machine as also with yourself. To achieve this is the purpose of this op-erator's manual.

Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.

Identification data

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Identification data

Manufacturer: AMAZONEN-WERKE

H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG

Machine-Ident-No.:

Type: KE 03

Permissible system pressure bar:

Year of construction :

Factory:

Power kW:

Basic weight kg:

Allowable total weight kg:

Address of manufacturer

AMAZONEN-WERKE


P. O. Box 51

D-49202

Tel.:

Fax.:

E-mail:

Hasbergen

+ 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0

+ 49 (0) 5405 501-234

[email protected]

Spare parts ordering

AMAZONEN-WERKE


P. O. Box 51

D-49202

Tel.:

Fax.:

E-mail:

Hasbergen

+ 49 (0) 5405 501-290

+ 49 (0) 5405 501-106

[email protected]

Spare parts online catalogue: www.amazone.de

When ordering spare parts please always state the serial number of your machine.

Formal remarks to this operator's manual

Document Number: MG 1209

Date of edition 10.04

Copyright AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG, 2004

All rights reserved.

Reprint – even in extracts – requires the approval of AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG.

Preface

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Preface

Dear Customer,

You decided to purchase one of our high quality machines from the comprehensive range of farm machinery produced by AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG. Thank you for your confi-dence.

When receiving the machine, please check immediately that no dam-age has been caused in transit and that all parts are present. Please check whether all parts mentioned in the delivery note including the ordered optional equipment are present. Only the immediate report-age of damage will be considered for compensation.

Before the first operation, please read and adhere to this operator's manual and the safety advice. After having thoroughly read the opera-tor's manual you can make fullest use of the advantages of your re-cently purchased machine.

Please ensure that this operator's manual is made available to any operator before he or she starts to operate the machine.

In case of any questions or problems, please refer to this operator's manual or just call us.

Maintenance and in regular intervals and the exchange of worn or damaged parts in time increases the life expectancy of your machine.

User's review

Dear reader,

Our operator's manuals are regularly updated. With your suggestions for improvement you will help to create an always user friendly opera-tor's manual. Please send your suggestions by fax.

AMAZONEN-WERKE


P. O. Box 51

D-49202

Tel.:

Fax.:

E-mail:

Hasbergen

+ 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0

+ 49 (0) 5405 501-234

[email protected]

Contents

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1 User advice...................................................................................................7

1.1 Purpose of the document.........................................................................................................7

1.2 Information about directions in this operator's manual ............................................................7

1.3 Illustrations used ......................................................................................................................7

2 General safety advice ..................................................................................8

2.1 Obligations and liability ............................................................................................................8

2.2 Illustration of safety advice.....................................................................................................10

2.3 Organising measures.............................................................................................................10

2.4 Safety device and guards ......................................................................................................11

2.5 Informal safety measures.......................................................................................................11

2.6 Training of the staff ................................................................................................................11

2.7 Safety measures and normal operation.................................................................................12

2.8 Danger from residual power...................................................................................................12

2.9 Maintenance and repair, remedy of faults .............................................................................12

2.10 Constructional changes .........................................................................................................13

2.10.1 Spare parts and wearing parts and auxiliary parts ................................................................13

2.11 Cleaning and disposal............................................................................................................13

2.12 Workplace of the operator......................................................................................................13

2.13 Safety symbols and other identifications on the machine......................................................14

2.13.1 Positioning of warning decals and other identifications .........................................................19

2.14 Danger when not adhering to the safety advice ....................................................................20

2.15 Safety conscious operation....................................................................................................20

2.16 Safety advice for the operator................................................................................................21

2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention advice.....................................................................21

2.16.2 Operation with PTO shafts.....................................................................................................24

2.16.3 Hydraulic system....................................................................................................................25

2.16.4 Electric outfit...........................................................................................................................25

2.16.5 Maintenance, repair- and care-work ......................................................................................26

3 Loading .......................................................................................................27

4 Product description ...................................................................................28

4.1 Overview – components ........................................................................................................28

4.2 Traffic safety kit ......................................................................................................................29

4.3 Designated use of the machine .............................................................................................29

4.4 Danger zones.........................................................................................................................30

4.5 Conformity..............................................................................................................................30

4.6 Type plate and CE declaration...............................................................................................31

4.7 Technical data........................................................................................................................32

4.8 Required tractor equipment ...................................................................................................33

4.9 Details about noise level ........................................................................................................33

5 Assembly and function..............................................................................34

5.1 Way of function of the rotary cultivator...................................................................................34

5.2 Tines ......................................................................................................................................35

5.3 Exchange gear main gearbox and Universal joint shaft ........................................................36

5.4 Roller ......................................................................................................................................37

5.5 Levelling rod...........................................................................................................................38

5.6 Side guide plates....................................................................................................................38

5.7 Three point extension (Option) ..............................................................................................39

5.8 Tractor wheel mark eradicators (Option) ...............................................................................39

Contents

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6 Putting into operation ............................................................................... 40

6.1 First operation ....................................................................................................................... 41

6.1.1 Determining the actual values for the tractor total weight, tractor axle loads, tyre carrying capacity as well as the required minimum ballast weights.................................................... 41

6.1.2 Initial fitting and matching up of the PTO shaft ..................................................................... 44

6.1.3 Fitting the adapter for PTO shaft guard (only KG)............................................................... 45

6.1.4 Fitting the PTO shaft to the implement.................................................................................. 46

6.1.5 Fitting universal joint shaft covers (only KE)........................................................................ 47

7 Coupling and uncoupling the machine ................................................... 48

7.1 Hitching up............................................................................................................................. 50

7.1.1 Universal joint shaft ............................................................................................................... 50

7.1.2 Traffic light kit ........................................................................................................................ 50

7.2 Unhitching.............................................................................................................................. 51

8 Settings ...................................................................................................... 52

8.1 Setting the working depth of the tines ................................................................................... 52

8.2 Setting the Levelling rod........................................................................................................ 53

8.3 Setting the working depth of the side plates ........................................................................ 53

8.3.1 Adapting the side guide plates to the soil conditions ............................................................ 54

8.4 Setting the scraper on the wedge ring roller ......................................................................... 54

8.5 Tine rotor speed .................................................................................................................... 55

8.5.1 Replacing the exchange gear wheels exchange gear main gearbox ................................... 56

8.6 Setting the tractor wheel mark eradicators............................................................................ 57

9 Transport travel ......................................................................................... 58

10 Operation of the machine ......................................................................... 59

10.1 Beginning operation .............................................................................................................. 59

10.1.1 Tractor PTO shaft speed ....................................................................................................... 59

10.2 During operation.................................................................................................................... 59

10.2.1 Standstill of the tines whilst working...................................................................................... 60

11 Composition of various machine combinations..................................... 61

11.1 Mounting and dismounting the rollers ................................................................................... 61

11.2 KE / KG with AD Pack Top seed drill ............................................................................... 62

11.3 KE / KG with AD-P Special Pack Top seed drill........................................................ 62

11.4 KE / KG with D9 seed drill and coupling parts.................................................................. 63

11.5 KE / KG with D9 seed drill and Liftpack system ............................................................... 65

11.5.1 Liftpack 2 ............................................................................................................................... 66

11.5.2 Liftpack 3 ............................................................................................................................... 68

11.6 Restricting the lifting height of the precision seeder Airplanter ED....................................... 70

11.6.2 Restricting the lifting height of the tractor’s lower link arms.................................................. 71

12 Maintenance, repair and care ................................................................... 72

12.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 72

12.2 Lubrication advice ................................................................................................................. 73

12.2.1 Overview – lubrication points ................................................................................................ 73

12.3 Maintenance and care - Review............................................................................................ 76

12.3.1 Checking the oil levels........................................................................................................... 77

12.3.2 Checking the oil level in the spur gear housing..................................................................... 77

12.4 Soil tillage tines ..................................................................................................................... 79

12.4.1 Replacing tines...................................................................................................................... 79

12.4.2 Welding on new tine tips to regain the original length of the tines ........................................ 81

12.5 Friction clutch of PTO shaft ................................................................................................... 82

12.6 Bolt torques ........................................................................................................................... 83

User advice

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1 User advice

The chapter "User advice" provides information for dealing with the operator's manual

1.1 Purpose of the document

The present operator's manual

• describes the operation and the maintenance for the machine.

• gives important hints for a safety conscious and efficient opera-tion with the machine.

• is part of the implement and should be kept so that it is always to hand on the machine or in the towing vehicle.

• should be kept for future use.

1.2 Information about directions in this operator's manual

All information about direction in this operator's manual are to be un-derstood in direction of travel.

1.3 Illustrations used

Operational action and react

The steps of operation to be carried out by the operational staff are described in a numbered list. Adhere to the sequence of the steps. The reactions on the individual operational step are marked with an arrow. Example:

1. Operational action step 1

→ Reaction of the machine on operational action step 1

2. Operational action step 2

Enumerations

Enumerations without indispensable sequence are described as a list with enumeration items. Example:

• Item 1

• Item 2

Position figures in illustrations

Figures in round brackets refer to position figures in illustrations. The first figure refers to the illustration, the second figure refers to the item number in the illustration.

Example (Fig. 3/6)

• Figure 3

• Item 6

General safety advice

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2 General safety advice

This chapter contains important hints for the safety conscious opera-tion of the machine.

2.1 Obligations and liability

Observe the advice given in this operator's manual

The knowledge of the basic safety advice and safety regulations are the pre-condition for the safety conscious dealing with the machine and its trouble free operation.

Obligation of the user

The user commits himself to have the machine only operated by per-sons who

• are acquainted with the basic prescriptions regarding the opera-tional safety and accident prevention.

• have been introduced to the machine.

• have read and understood this operator's manual.

The owner commits himself

● to keep all warning signs on the machine in well readable condi-tion.

● to replace damaged warning signs.

Obligation of the operator

Before commencing any operation all persons who are instructed to operate the machine commit themselves to

• observe the basic regulations regarding the operational safety and accident prevention.

• to read and to adhere to the chapter "Safety".

• to read and to adhere to the chapter "Warning signs and other signs on the machine" (Page 14).

• In case of queries, please contact the manufacturer.


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Danger when dealing with the machine

The machine has been manufactured according to the state of the art and the certified safety regulations. Nevertheless, the operation of the machine could cause danger and adverse effects on

• body and life of the operator or third parties,

• the machine itself,

• other tangible assets.

Only use the machine

• for the purpose it has been designed for.

• in a perfect safety engineering condition.

Immediately remedy all failures affecting the safety.

Warranty and liability

As a matter of principle our "General terms of sale and delivery" pre-vail. These will be made available to the user on the date of conclu-sion of contract at the latest. Warranty and liability claims for injury to life or property are rejected when they have been put down to one or several of the following causes:

• not designed use of the machine.

• improper fitting, taking into operation, operating and mainte-nance of the machine.

• operating the machine with defect safety facilities or not properly fitted or not functioning safety devices and guards.

• not adhering to the operator's manual regarding putting into op-eration, operation and maintenance.

• arbitrary changes on the machine.

• poor monitoring of the wearing parts of the machine.

• improper repair work.

• in an emergency due to alien elements and force majeur.


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2.2 Illustration of safety advice

The safety advice is identified by a symbol and a warning. The warn-ing describes the seriousness of the threatened danger. The individ-ual symbols have the following meaning:

Danger!

Immediately imminent danger for life and health of persons (se-vere injuries or death).

Not adhering to this advice will cause severe damage to health up to life threatening injuries.

Warning!

Possibly danger for life and health of persons.

Not adhering to these hints may cause severe adverse health effects up to life threatening injuries.

Caution!

Possibly dangerous situation (slight injuries, material damage).

Not adhering to these hints may cause slight injuries or material damage.

Important!

Obligation of particular behaviour or action for the appropriate handling of the machine.

Not adhering to these hints may cause trouble on the machine or the environment.

Hint!

Hint for use and particularly useful information.

These hints will help you to optimally make use of the functions on your machine.

2.3 Organising measures

The operator must ensure the availability of the personal protective equipment, e.g.:

• safety glasses,

• safety shoes,

• protective clothing,

• skin protecting agent, etc..

Important!

The operator's manual

• should always be kept at the place where the machine is operated!

• should always be available for the operator and the servic-ing staff!

Regularly check all existing safety devices!


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2.4 Safety device and guards

Only operate the machine with all safety devices and guards fitted and properly functioning. Regularly check all safety devices and guards.

Defective safety devices

Defective or missing safety device and guards will cause dangerous situations.

2.5 Informal safety measures

Besides the safety advice in this operator's manual observe and ad-here to the national, local and generally valid advice for operational safety, accident prevention and environmental care.

Please particularly observe the accident prevention prescriptions of your national authorised trade association.

2.6 Training of the staff

Only people who are trained and familiarised may operate with/on the machine. The responsibility of persons for operation and maintenance should clearly be prescribed.

A trainee may only operate the machine under the supervision of a skilled person.

Personnel

Action

Particularly trained persons

Instructed operator

Persons with specialist training

(authorised workshop)

Loading/Transport X X X

Putting into operation -- X --

Installation, setting up -- -- X

Operation -- X --

Maintenance -- -- X

Searching for faults and remedy X -- X

Disposal X -- --

Legend: X allowed --..not allowed

*) *) All maintenance and repair work which has been marked with the addendum "authorised work-

shop" must be carried out in an authorised specialist workshop. Only the personnel of a specialist authorised workshop has the necessary knowledge and is provided with the appropriated aids (tools, lifting and supporting devices) for the proper and safety relevant execution of these maintenance and repair work.


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2.7 Safety measures and normal operation

Operate the machine only with all safety devices and guards properly functioning.

Check the machine at least once a day for externally recognisable damage and for function of the safety devices and guards.

2.8 Danger from residual power

Observe the incidence of mechanic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and elec-tric/electronic residual power on the machine.

Undertake appropriate measures when instructing the operating staff. Detailed hints are again given in the relevant chapters of this opera-tor's manual.

2.9 Maintenance and repair, remedy of faults

Carry out all prescribed setting-, maintenance and servicing work in due time.

Secure all operating systems like compressed air and hydraulics a-gainst unintended starting.

When exchanging larger components carefully affix them to the hoist-ing implement.

Check slackened screw joints for firm seating. After having finished maintenance work, carefully check all safety devices for proper func-tion.


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2.10 Constructional changes

Never carry out any alterations or fittings or changes on the machine without approval of the AMAZONEN-WERKE. This also applies for welding work on bearing parts.

All fitting or alteration measures require the written approval of AMAZONEN-WERKE. Only use the conversion and optional parts approved by Messrs. AMAZONEN-WERKEN so that the operating permit remains valid according to national and international regula-tions.

Vehicles and devices and implements, connected with a vehicle with an official operating permit for road traffic according to the traffic law should correspond to the condition as stipulated by the relevant per-mit.

Important!

Prohibited on principle is

• boring on the frame or the chassis.

• re-boring existing holes on the frame or the chassis.

• welding on bearing parts.

2.10.1 Spare parts and wearing parts and auxiliary parts

Only use original-AMAZONE-spare- and wearing parts or the parts approved by Messrs. AMAZONEN-WERKEN so that the operat-ing permit remains valid according to the national and international regulations. When using spare and wearing parts from other manufac-turers it is not ensured that they have been designed and manufac-tured to fulfil the operational stress and safety demands.

The AMAZONEN-WERKE do not accept any liability for damage by using not approved spare or wearing parts or auxiliary parts.

2.11 Cleaning and disposal

Utilise agents and materials and dispose them in the appropriate manner particularly

• when working with greasing systems and devices and

• when cleaning with solvent agents..

2.12 Workplace of the operator

The machine may only be operated by one single person from the seat in the tractor cab.


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2.13 Safety symbols and other identifications on the machine

Important!

Always keep all safety symbols on the machine clean and in well readable condition! Replace not readable safety symbols. Ask your dealer for warning signs stating the relevant order number (e.g. MD 075).

Warning signs - composition

Warning signs indicate dangerous points on the machine and warn about danger. At these points permanently existing or unexpectedly occurring danger prevail.

The warning sign consists of 2 fields:

Field 1

Gives a vivid description of the danger and is surrounded by a triangle safety symbol.

Field 2

Gives the vivid instruction to avoid these dangers.

Warning sign - Explanation

The column Order Number and explanation provides the description to the opposite warning sign. The description of the warning sign is always the same and states in the sequence indicated:

1. Description of danger.

For example: Danger from cutting or cutting off!

2. Consequences when not adhering to the given advice how to avoid dangers.

For example: will cause severe injury on finger or hand.

3. The advice to avoid danger.

For example: Touch machine parts only then when they have come to a full standstill.


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Picture No. and Explanation Warning signs

MD 095

Before commencing operation read thoroughly operators manual and safety advice!

MD075

Danger from cutting or cutting off!

Will cause severe injury to finger or hand.

Tough these parts of the implement only then when they have come to a full standstill.

MD076

Danger from pulling in or catching!

Will cause severe injury to finger or hand.

Never ever open or remove guards from chain- or belt drives,

• as long as the tractor engine is running with engaged PTO shaft / coupled hydraulic drive

• or the ground wheel drive is still moving.

MD 078

Danger of squeezing!

Will cause severe injury for finger or hand.

Never reach into the squeezing danger zone. There id danger of squeezing as long as parts are still moving.

MD 079

Danger from flinging parts.

Danger of severe injury for the entire body.

Observe sufficient clearing to the machine as long as the tractor engine is running.


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MD 082

Danger of falling for persons.

Will cause severe injury for the entire body.

Riding on the machine during transport travel and/or climbing up running machines is prohib-ited. This applies also to machines with boards or platforms.

MD 087

Danger from cutting or cutting off!

Will cause severe injury to toes or foot.

Observe sufficient clearance distance towards the machine as long as the tractor engine with engaged PTO shaft is running.

MD 089

Danger!

Danger of squeezing.

Will cause severe injury for the entire body or fatal injury.

Observe sufficient clearance to lifted, unsecured machines.

MD 096

Danger in case of leaking high pressure liquid (hydraulic oil)!

Will cause severe injury to the body in case liq-uids leaking under high pressure will penetrate the skin and thus the body.

Before carrying out any maintenance and repair work, read and adhere to the hints in the techni-cal manual.

MD 097

Danger of squeezing.

Will cause severe injury for the entire body or fatal injury.

When the power is actuated keep away from the lifting area of the three point linkage.

Staying of persons within the lifting area of the three point linkage whilst the three point power lift is actuated is prohibited.


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MD 102

Danger from unintended starting the machine.

Causes severe injury on the body or fatal injury.

• Prior to any maintenance and repair work stop the tractor engine and remove the igni-tion key.

• Read and adhere the hints in the technical manual before carrying out maintenance and repair work.

MD100

Fixing point for lifting strap when loading

MD 113

Before commencing any maintenance and repair work observe the hints in the operator's manual

MD113

MD 115

Max. hydraulic oil pressure 200 bar..

911 888 (MD145)

The CE-sign on the machine indicates the com-pliance with the valid EC guide lines!


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Bild-Nr.: 959005

For explanation see on page 55.


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2.13.1 Positioning of warning decals and other identifications

Warning decals

The following illustrations show the arrangement of the warning de-cals.

Fig. 1


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2.14 Danger when not adhering to the safety advice

Not adhering to the safety advice

• may result in endangering persons, also the environment and also the machine itself.

• may result in the rejection of any claim for damage.

Not paying attention to the safety advice may cause the following risks:

• Danger to persons not excluded from operational areas.

• Failure of important functions within the machine.

• Failure of carrying out prescribed measures of maintenance and repair.

• Danger to persons through physical or chemical contact.

• Danger to persons, or the environment by leaking hydraulic oil.

2.15 Safety conscious operation

Besides the safety advice in this operator's manual additionally, the national, and generally valid operation safety and accident prevention advice of the authorised trade association are binding.

Adhere to the advice given on the warning signs to avoid danger.

When travelling on public roads observe the traffic regulations in force in your country.


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2.16 Safety advice for the operator

Warning!

Always check traffic and operational safety before putting the machine to operation!

2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention advice

● Adhere to the general rules of health- and safety precautions besides the advice in this operator's manual!

● The fitted warning- and advising decals give important hints for asafe operation. Adhering to them protects your own safety!

● Before beginning to move, check surrounding area (childrenetc.)! Ensure sufficient visibility!

● Riding or any transport on the machine is prohibited.

Coupling and uncoupling the machine

● The machine should only be transported and driven by a tractor which fulfils the power requirements.

● When fitting to the three-point linkage the mounting categories at the tractor and the implement must be compatible!

● By mounting implements at the front or in the rear of a tractor, do not exceed

○ the permissible tractor total weight

○ the permissible tractor axle loads

○ the permissible tyre carrying capacity of the tractor tyres

● Secure the tractor and the machine against unintended rolling away before mounting or dismounting the machine.

● Allow nobody to stand between tractor and implement while the tractor is backing up.

Any assistants may only stay at the side of the vehicle and help to direct it. Only when the vehicles have come to a full standstill they are allowed to step between them.

● Before mounting and dismounting the machine to the three-point linkage secure the control lever for the tractor hydraulics in such a position that an unintended lifting or lowering is impossible.

● When attaching or removing the machine bring any parking or storing devices into the corresponding position (standing safety)!

● Danger of squeezing and shearing when actuating the support-ing device.

● Special care should be taken when coupling the machines on or off the tractor. There exist squeezing and shearing points at the coupling points between tractor and implement.

● Standing between tractor and implement when the three point hydraulic is actuated is prohibited.

● Attach implements as advised and couple the machine in the appropriate manner to the prescribed devices.

● The release ropes for quick coupler should hang freely and in the low position must not release the quick coupling by them-selves.

● Park uncoupled machines safely.


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Operation of the machine

● Become acquainted with the machine controls and functions before beginning the operation. Doing this during operation would be too late.

● Wear close-fitting clothes. Wearing loose-fitting clothes would increase the danger of getting caught by the drive shafts.

● Only start the machine with all guards fitted and in serviceable condition.

● Observe the maximum payload of the mounted / trailed machine and the permissible axle and support loads of the tractor. If nec-essary, only travel with partly filled hopper.

● The standing of persons within the operational range of the ma-chine is prohibited.

● Standing of persons within the pivot and swivel area of the ma-chine is prohibited.

● On all hydraulically actuated pivoting parts exists danger of injury by bruising and trapping.

● Machine parts may only be hydraulically actuated when persons observe sufficient clearance to the machine.

● Before leaving the tractor

○ lower the machine to the ground

○ stop the tractor engine

○ remove the ignition key

● Always park the uncoupled machine safely.

Transport of the machine

● When travelling on public roads observe your legal national traf-fic regulations.

● Always ensure sufficient steering braking of the tractor.

Steering and braking of the tractor are influenced by mounted or trailed machines and front or rear ballast weights.

● If necessary, use ballasts weights.

The tractor front axle load must be at least 20 % of the tractor's net weight in order to ensure a sufficient steering.

● Attach the front or rear ballast weights in the appropriate manner on the fixing points provided.

● Observe the max. payload of the mounted / trailed machine and the permissible axle and support loads of the tractor.

● The tractor must provide the prescribed brake lag for the laden combination (tractor plus mounted / trailed machine).

● Before starting to travel on public roads, check function of brakes.

● When driving round bends note the width of the mounted or trai-led machine and the gyrating mass of the machine.

● Before starting to travel on public roads ensure the sufficient lateral locking of the tractor lower link arms when the machine is fixed to the three point hydraulics or the lower link arms of the tractor.


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● Before starting to travel get all swivelling machine parts into transport position.

● Before starting to travel secure all swivelling machine parts in transport position against dangerous movement from their posi-tion. For this use the intended transport securing devices.

● Before starting to travel secure the lever of the three point hy-draulics against unintended lifting or lowering of the mounted or trailed machine.

● Before any transport travel ensure that the required transport device is correctly fitted on the machine, as, e.g. traffic lights, warning devices, guards.

● Adapt your travelling speed to the prevailing conditions.

● Choose a lower gear when driving down hill.

● As a matter of principle switch off the single wheel braking (lock the pedal) before starting any transport travel.


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2.16.2 Operation with PTO shafts

● Only use PTO shafts which are designed for the implement by the manufacturer and which are equipped with all legally re-quested guards!

● Please also observe the operator's manual of the PTO shaft manufacturer.

● Guard tube and guard cone of the PTO shaft must not be dam-aged and the guard of the tractor- and implement universal joint shaft must be fitted and in a proper condition.

● Working with damaged guards is prohibited.

● Fit and remove the PTO shaft only when

○ the PTO shaft is stopped

○ engine is stopped

○ ignition key is removed

● Ensure correct fitting and securing of the PTO support!

● When using wide angle PTO shaft always attach the wide angle joint on to the pivot point!

● Prevent PTO guard from spinning by fixing the provided chain to a nearby static part!

● On PTO shafts always ensure the tube has sufficient overlap in transport- and operating position. (Observe instruction manual of the PTO shaft manufacturer)

● When travelling in curves mind the permissible angling and slid-ing length!

● Before engaging the universal joint shaft ensure

○ that no persons are within the danger area of the

○ the selected universal joint shaft speed of the tractor corre-sponds to the permissible drive speed of the machine.

● When the universal joint shaft is engaged, no persons are al-lowed

○ to stand within the area of the spinning universal joint shaft or the PTO shaft

○ to stand within the danger zone of the machine.

● Never switch on the tractor PTO while the engine is stopped!

● Always stop PTO when it is not needed or when the shaft is in an adverse position!

● Attention! Danger of injury! After switching off the PTO the mounted implement may continue to run by its dynamic masses!

During this period never come too close to the implement. Begin work on the implement only after it has come to a full standstill!

● Clean and grease the universal joint shaft and the PTO driven implement only after

○ the PTO shaft have been stopped,

○ engine have been stopped,

○ ignition key pulled out.

● Deposit removed PTO shaft on the provided carrier!

● When travelling in curves mind the permissible angling and slid-


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ing length!

● When using the ground-related PTO take note that the PTO speed is related to the forward speed and that the sense of rota-tion reverses when backing up!

2.16.3 Hydraulic system

• The hydraulic system is under high pressure!

● Connect hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic rams and motors ac-cording to the advice in the instructions!

● When fitting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic sockets always ensure that the hydraulic system on the tractor as well as on the implement is without pressure!

• It is prohibited to block spool valves on the tractor if hydraulic functions are carried out directly via these spool valves, for ex-ample, folding-, swivelling- and shifting procedures. When the re-levant spool valve is released the relevant hydraulic function must stop automatically.

● Before starting to do repair work to the hydraulic system,

○ lower machine to the ground,

○ release the pressure and

○ stop tractor engine.

● All hydraulic hoses must be checked for their operational safety by a skilled person at least once a year. In case of damage or ageing replace the hydraulic hoses. Only use original

hydraulic hoses.

● The period of use of any hose circuit should not exceed six yearsincluding a possible storing period of two years maximum. Also when stored and used properly hoses and hose circuits do age. Therefore their longevity and period of use is limited. Deviations from the above may be accepted by the Health- and Safety Au-thorities depending on the experience they have had and the danger potential. For hoses and hose circuits made of thermo-plasts other guide lines may prevail.

● Danger of infection! Liquids leaking under high pressure (hydrau-lic oil) can penetrate the skin and cause severe injury! When in-jured see a doctor immediately!

● When searching for leaks appropriate aids should be used be-cause of the danger of injury!

2.16.4 Electric outfit

• When working on the electric system always disconnect the bat-tery (negative pole).

• Use prescribed fuses only. When using too strong fuses the electric circuit may be damaged - danger of fire.

• Make sure the polarity is correctly fitted. First connect positive pole and then negative pole. - When disconnecting vice versa.

• Always provide plus pole with supplied cover. At accidental earth contact there is danger of explosion!

• Danger of explosion! Avoid sparks and open fire near the bat-tery!


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● The function of the implements' electronic components and parts may be affected by the electro magnetic transmittance of other devices. Such affects may endanger third parties when the fol-lowing safety advice has not been adhered to:

○ When retrofitting electric and electronic devices and/or components to the implement with a connection to the trac-tor's on-board electric circuit, the onus is on the user to en-sure that the installation will not cause any disturbance to either the tractor's electronics or other components.

○ Special attention must be paid that the retrofitted electric and electronic parts correspond to the EMV-guideline 89/336/EC in the relevant valid edition and that they bear the CE-mark.

2.16.5 Maintenance, repair- and care-work

• Repair-, maintenance- and cleaning operations as well as the remedy of function faults should principally be conducted with

○ drive stopped

○ engine stopped

○ remove ignition key

○ implement plugs removed from the on-board computer

● Check nuts and bolts for tightness and retighten if necessary!

● Before carrying out any maintenance-, repair- and cleaning work ensure the lifted implement or lifted implement parts against un-intended lowering.

● When exchanging operational tools with cutting edges use ap-propriate tools and wear gloves.

● Dispose of oil, grease and filters in the appropriate manner.

● Before conducting any electric welding on the tractor and the mounted implements remove the cable from generator and trac-tor battery.

● Any spare parts fitted must, as a minimum meet with the imple-ment manufacturers' fixed technical standards! Using original -AMAZONE- spare parts for example ensures this!

Loading

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3 Loading

Loading with a hoist crane::

Danger!

• When loading the machine with a hoist crane use the indi-cated points for fixing the lifting straps!

• Never stand underneath unsecured loads.

• Minimum tensile strength per lifting belt for KE 04

ο without roller 2000 kg

ο with roller 3000 kg

For loading the soil tillage implement use a crane hook as illustrated in Fig. 2

Fig. 2

For loading the soil tillage implements with roller use a crane hook as illustrated in Fig. 3

Fig. 3

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4 Product description

This chapter

● provides you with a comprehensive survey about the design of the machine.

● provides the descriptions of the individual components and parts.

Read this chapter when standing at the machine. In this way you will get optimally acquainted to the machine.

The machine consists of the main components::

• Rotary harrow KE or Rotary cultivator KG

• Tooth packer roller, wedge ring roller or cage roller

4.1 Overview – components

Fig. 4

(1) Frame

(2) Oil trough

(3) Exchange gear main gearbox

(4) Tines

(5) Levelling bar (guard)

(6) Height adjustable levelling bar

(7) Roller (guard)

(8) Eccentric pin for depth setting of the soil tillage implement.

(9) Side guide plates

(10) Tool guard plate (guard)

(11) Lower link fixing points

(12) Top link fixing points

(13) PTO shaft cover (guard)

(14) Carrying arms of the roller

(15) PTO shaft rest when out of work

Product description

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4.2 Traffic safety kit

(1) 2 rear lights

(2) 2 stop lights

(3) 2 indicators (required when the tractor indi-cator is hidden by the machine)

(4) 2 red reflectors

5. 2 rear warning plates

Fig. 5

4.3 Designated use of the machine

The Rotary harrow KE 03 / Rotary cultivator KG 03

• is designed for the usual soil tillage of arable fields.

• is coupled to the tractor via the tractor three point linkage and operated by one operator.

• must only be operated with fitted levelling bar and following roller.. This also applies when the KE 304 is operated as part of a combination (see on page 61).

Operating on slopes is possible under following conditions

• When operating across slopes

maximum angle of machine in the direction of travel to the left 20 %

maximum angle of machine in the direction of travel to the right 20 %

• When operating up and down hill

uphill 20 %

downhill 20 %

The declined use also includes:

• The declined use also includes:

• observing all hints in this operator's manual.

• adhering the service and maintenance work.

• the exclusive use of original -AMAZONE- spare parts.

Other use than that stipulated is prohibited and is no longer consid-ered as designed use.

For damage resulting from not designed use

• the operator himself will carry the full risk,

• the manufacturer will not accept any responsibility.

Product description

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4.4 Danger zones

Within these zones permanently existing danger or unexpectedly aris-ing danger exist. Safety symbols identify these danger zones. Here particular safety advices are valid. Please refer to chapter "General safety advice", page 14.

Danger zones prevail:

• between tractor and mounted sprayer, particularly when hitching on or off

• within the operational range of moving parts

• when climbing on to the machine

• in the swivel range of the sprayer booms

4.5 Conformity

Guide lines- / Standard terms

The machine fulfils the: • Machine guide line 98/37/EG

• EMV- guide line 89/336/EWG

Product description

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4.6 Type plate and CE declaration

The following illustrations show the arrangement of the type plate and the CE declaration

The type plate (Fig. 6/1) and the CE declaration (Fig. 7/2) are located on the frame.

On the type plate are mentioned:

• Machine-Ident-Nr.:

• Type

• Year of construction

• Factory

• Basic weight kg

• Max payload kg

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

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4.7 Technical data

KE 03-140 KE 03-170 KE 03 Super KG 03

Typ KE253 KE303 KE303 KE403 KE303 KE403 KG303 KG403 KG453

Working width [m] 2,5 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 4,5

Total width [m] 2,57 3,07 3,07 4,07 3,07 4,07 3,07 4,07 4,57

Centre of gravity distance d [mm]

550

Total weight without roller

805 1015 1045 1270 1135 1405 1165 1445 1520

Total weight with cage roller

SW 420 [kg] 995 1230 1260 - 1350 - 1380 - -

SW 520 [kg] - 1310 1340 1635 1430 1770 1460 1810 -

Total weight with tooth packer roller

PW 420 [kg] 1110 1375 1405 - 1500 - 1530 - -

PW 500 [kg] 1205 1477 1507 1852 1598 1987 1630 2026 2174

PW 600 [kg] - 1665 1695 2123 1785 2258 1815 2298 -

Total weight with wedge ring roller

KW 450 [kg] - 1469 1499 - 1589 - 1619 - -

KW 580 [kg] 1307 1597 1627 2082 1717 1987 1747 2027 2412

Number of rotors 8 10 10 14 10 14 10 14 16

Length of tines [cm] 260 300

Max. working depth [cm]

20

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4.8 Required tractor equipment

In order to be able to operate the machine, the tractor must fulfil the power requirements and must be provided with the necessary electric, hydraulic and brake connections for the brake system..

Tractor engine power

KE 253-140

KE 253-140

Up to 103 kW(140 PS)

KE 303-170

KE 403-170 Up to 128 kW(170 PS)

KE 303 Super

KE 403 Super Up to 161 kW(220 PS)

KG 303

KG 403

KG 453

Up to 188 kW(250 PS)

Electrical system

Battery voltage: • 12 V (Volt)

Socket for lights: • 7-polig

4.9 Details about noise level

The tractor operator seat related emission value is 74 dB (A), meas-ured when operating with shut tractor cab at the ear of the tractor operator.

Measuring implement: OPTAC SLM 5.

The noise level depends on the type of tractor used.

Assembly and function

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5 Assembly and function

Das folgende Kapitel informiert Sie über den Aufbau der Maschine und die Funktionen der einzelnen Bauteile.

Operate the AMAZONE KE rotary harrow and KG rotary cultiva-tor with following roller as

• solo machine

• as part of a till and drill combination with

ο AMAZONE - Pack Top seed drills

ο AMAZONE – Mounted seed drills.

KE 304 are utilised for

• seed bed preparation after ploughing, usage of a rotary cultivator or a deep cultivator

• seed bed preparation without preparatory work

KG 03 are utilised for

• seed bed preparation after ploughing, usage of a rotary cultivator or a deep cultivator

• seed bed preparation without preparatory work

• stubble tilling

• stubble tilling

5.1 Way of function of the rotary cultivator

The "On Grip" tines break and crumble the soil clods. The "On Grip" tines pull the rotary cultiva-tor into work. This way the rotary cultivator, rest-ing on the roller, maintains a constant working depth irrespective of whether the soil before has been ploughed, cultivated or is un-tilled.

The soil is thrown in front of the rotary cultivator helping to level all undulations.

Straw and other organic matter is mulched near to the surface..

The good packing effect of soil tillage implement and roller results from three factors:

• Weight of the roller (Fig. 9/1).

• Weight of the soil tillage implement (Fig. 9/2).

• the downwards force (Fig. 9/3), that is cre-ated by the "On Grip" tines which try to pull themselves into the soil.

Fig. 9


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"On Grip" tines (rotary cultivator) have a de-mixing effect. Coarse soil particles are thrown further than fine particles and thus the fine soil remains in the lower level of the worked soil pro-file, whereas the coarser clods remain on the surface and protect the seed bed from capping (see Fig. 10).

Fig. 10

5.2 Tines

The tines made from special hardened steel provide a smooth run of the soil tillage imple-ment.

The long tines allow an excellent trash passage.

The round rotor heads prevent stones being trapped in between. The tines are slid into sock-ets (Fig. 11/2) and the sprung fixing allows the tines to give way to stones or other obstacles.

• Tines rotary cultivator

Tines "on grip" are better pulled into the soil.

• Tines rotary harrow

"Drag" tines press the clods downwards and leave a visually finer seed bed.

Fig. 11


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5.3 Exchange gear main gearbox and Universal joint shaft

Depending on the execution AMAZONE KG / KE are equipped with an overload coupling in the gearbox of the PTO shaft.

At a standstill of the rotors caused by hitting firm obstacles, the overload coupling protects the gearbox from damage.

• KG 03

The KG 03 rotary cultivators are equipped with

ο Exchange gear main gearbox with in-tegrated ratchet clutch (Fig. 12)

ο PTO shaft P500 The PTO shaft is equipped all around with a guard that protects the gearbox connection (Fig. 13).

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

• KE 03

The KE 03 rotary harrows are equipped with

ο Exchange gear main gearbox WHG-ECO (Fig. 14)

ο PTO shaft W2400 with friction clutch (Fig. 15/1) (KE 03-140, KE 03-

170) or

ο PTO shaft P500 with ratchet clutch (Fig. 16/1) (KE 03 Super)

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

Fig. 16


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5.4 Roller

• Cage roller

Cage rollers create an open surface and can be combined with mounted seed drills.

The cage roller is not suited for combinations with Pack Top seed drills.

Fig. 17

• Wedge ring roller

The wedge ring roller operates blockage free at a band wise re-consolidation The highest re-consolidation is achieved within the range of the seed embedding for an accurate seed place-ment. The surface remains open.

The roller is suited for medium and heavy soils and for all seed drills.

The roller is cleaned with the aid of hard metal coated scrapers.

Fig. 18

• Tooth packer rollers

The tooth packer roller operates blockage-free at surface-related rolling. Area covering re-compaction. The roller is cleaned by hard metal coated scrapers.

The roller is suited for all seed drills and all kinds of soil.

Fig. 19


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5.5 Levelling rod

The levelling rod (Fig. 20/1) eliminates prevailing soil undulations, e.g. in front of the roller. Re-maining clods on extremely heavy soils are crumbled.

The levelling rod eliminates the danger that, e.g. the tooth packer roller comes to a standstill on extremely loose, dry and light soils. The levelling rod pre-compacts loose soil and the slip of the tooth packer roller is reduced.

The height adjustment of the levelling bar is car-ried out via a ratchet with hex. nut (Fig. 20/2).

(for demonstration purposes: Fig. 20 without side plate).

Fig. 20

5.6 Side guide plates

The side plates (Fig. 21/1) ensure that the tilled soil cannot escape laterally or from between the soil tillage implement and the packer roller. The flow of soil is guided towards the rear so that it falls directly under the roller.

Rotary harrows KE are as standard equipped with spring side guide plates (Fig. 21/1).

Fig. 21

Rotary cultivators KG and Rotary harrows KE

Super are equipped with hinged side guide plates (Fig. 22/1). Of course also rotary harrows can be equipped with hinged side guide plates.

The working depth of the side plates and the spring tension (only on machines with hinged side plates) must be adapted to the soil condi-tions so that the limitation of the soil flow from these plates becomes effective.

Fig. 22

1

1


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5.7 Three point extension (Option)

The three point extension allows the increase of distance between tractor and machine.

Fitting:

Fit the three point extension to the upper (Fig. 23/1) and lower link points (Fig. 23/2), secure with the aid of each 2 pins and secure by using lynch pins.

Fig. 23

5.8 Tractor wheel mark eradicators (Option) Tractors with narrow tyres often leave deep wheel marks in the unpacked soil.

The soil tillage implement can be used at shal-lower working depths if these deep marks are first removed by the tractor wheel mark eradica-tors (Fig. 24).

Hint!

When parking the soil tillage im-plement with the eradicator tines attached ensure that the machine stands on firm ground. The eradica-tor tines, however, should be pushed in loose soil to prevent them from being damaged!

Montage:

1. Replace the existing lid-fastening bolts by the supplied longer hex. Bolts.

2. Connect the support tube (Fig. 24/1) with the soil tillage implement by using two lid fastening bolts (Fig. 24/2).

3. Use clamping plates (Fig. 24/4) and bolts to affix the wheel mark eradicator (Fig. 24/3) on the carrying tube.

Fig. 24

Putting into operation

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6 Putting into operation

In his chapter you will find information for putting your machine into operation.

Danger!

• Before putting the machine into operation ensure that the operator has read and understood the operator's manual.

● Before hitching the machine on or off read the chapter "Safety advice for the operator", page 21

ο Coupling and uncoupling the machine

ο Transport of the machine

ο Operation of the machine

● Take account to these effects and allow sufficient steering and braking of your tractor!

● If necessary use ballast weights!

● When mounting of machines at the front and/or in the rear do not exceed

ο the permissible tractor total weight

ο the permissible tractor axle loads

ο the permissible tyre carrying capacity of the tractor tyres

• Before starting to operate the combination tractor/mounted implement, carefully determine the actual values for:

ο the tractor total weight

ο the tractor axle loads

ο the tyre carrying capacity

ο the minimum ballast

(by calculating or weighing the tractor-implement combina-tion)

For this please refer to chapter "Calculation of the actual values for the tractor total weight, tractor axle loads and tyre carrying capacity as well as the necessary minimum ballast", on page 41.

• The tractor must provide the prescribed brake lag for the laden combination according to the national legal traffic regulations.

● Tractor and machine must correspond to the local and na-tional legal traffic regulations.

● Both, the vehicle owner and operator are responsible for adhering to the legal traffic rules.

● Observe the max. payload of the mounted or trailed ma-chine and the axle loads of the tractor. If necessary travel with only partly filled hopper.

● Before any transport travel secure the control lever of the three point hydraulics against unintended lifting or lowering of the mounted or trailed machine.


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6.1 First operation

6.1.1 Determining the actual values for the tractor total weight, tractor axle loads, tyre carrying capacity as well as the required minimum ballast weights

6.1.1.1 Required data for the calculation

Fig. 25

TL [kg] Tractor net weight

TV [kg] Front axle load of the empty tractor

TH [kg] Rear axle load of empty tractor

please see tractor Operator's manual / regis-tration papers

GH [kg] Front weight (if existing) please see technical data of the machine or rear ballast weight

GV [kg] Support load with full hopper please see technical data of the front mounted machine or front ballast weight

a [m] Distance between the centre of gravity of the front mounted machine or front weight and centre of the front axle (sum a1 + a2)

please see technical data of tractor and front mounted machine or front ballast weight or measure

a1 [m] Distance between centre of the front axle and the lower link joint

please see tractor Operator's manual or measure

a2 [m] Spacing between centre lower link ball and centre of gravity of the front mounted ma-chine or front weight (point of gravity spac-ing)

please see technical data front mounted machine or front ballast weight or measure

b [m] Wheel base of tractor please see tractor Operator's manual or vehicle registration papers or measure

c [m] Spacing between centre rear axle and cen-tre lower link ball

please see tractor Operator's manual or vehicle registration papers or measure

d [m] Tractor net weight please see technical data of the machine


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6.1.1.2 Calculation of the minimum ballast front GV min to ensure the steer ability

ba

bTbTcFG

LVH

V+

••+•−•=

2,0

min

Enter into the table the figure for the determined minimum ballastweight GV min, which is required in the front of the tractor(see on page 43).

6.1.1.3 Calculation of the actual front axle load TV tat

b

cFbTbaGT

HVV

tatV

•−•++•=

)(

Enter the figure for the calculated actual total front axle load and the permissible front axle load indicated in the operator's manual for the tractor into the table (see on page 43).

6.1.1.4 Calculation of the actual total weight of the combination tractor/mounted implement

HLVtat

FTGG ++=

Enter the figure for the calculated actual total weight and the permis-sible tractor total weight as indicated in the tractor-operator's manual into the table (see on page 43).

6.1.1.5 Calculation of the actual rear axle load TH tat

tatVtattatHTGT −=

Enter the figure for the actual rear axle load and the permissible trac-tor rear axle load indicated in the tractor-operator's manual into the table (see on page 43).

6.1.1.6 Tyre carrying capacity

Enter double the value (two tyres) of the tyre carrying capacity (pleaserefer e.g. to the documentation of the tyre manufacturer) into the table (see on page 43).


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6.1.1.7 Table

Actual value according to the calculation

Permissible value according to the trac-tor-operator's manual

Double the permis-sible tyre carrying capacity (two tyres)

Minimum ballast Front / rear

/ kg -- --

Total weight kg ≤ kg --

Front axle load kg ≤ kg ≤ kg

Rear axle load kg ≤ kg ≤ kg

Hint!

Please take the permissible values for the tractor total weight, axle loads and tyre carrying capacity from the registration pa-pers of your tractor.

Danger!

• The actual calculated values must be smaller than /equal to

( ≤ ) the permissible values!

• Coupling the machine on to the tractor on which the calcula-tion is based is prohibited, if

ο just one of the actual calculated values is bigger than the permissible value.

ο the tractor is not provided with a front weight (if neces-sary) for the required minimum front ballasting (GV min).

Important!

• In case the tractor axle load is exceeded on only one axle apply weight to the tractor by using front or rear ballast weight.

• Special cases:

ο In case the weight of the front mounted machine (GV) does not provide the required minimum front ballast weight (GV min), use extra weights in addition to the frontmounted machine.

ο In case the weight of the rear mounted machine (GH) does not provide the required minimum rear ballast weight (GH min), use extra weights in addition to the rear mounted machine.


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6.1.2 Initial fitting and matching up of the PTO shaft

Important!

● When first attaching the machine to the tractor check the length of the universal joint shaft in relation to the tractor.

○ Please observe the operator's manual of the PTO shaft manufacturer.

○ Any matching up refers to only this one type of tractor. When changing the tractor the length of the universal joint shaft should be checked again.

Put the PTO shaft halves on the universal joint shaft of the tractor and the universal joint shaft stub of the machine in the prescribed fitting di-rection (see symbol on the PTO shaft), however, do not fit the PTO shaft tubes together.

Fig. 26:

1. Hold the two PTO shaft tubes next to each other and ensure that the PTO shaft tubes have an overlap of at least A = 150 mm when travelling straight on or in curves.

2. In inserted position the PTO shaft tubes may not touch the yokes of the universal joint. When the bulk material spreader is equipped with a run-on brake, observe that the PTO shaft gets shorter when the brake is applied. A safety margin of at least 10 mm should be ensured..

3. For matching the length of the PTO shaft halves hold them side by side in the closest operating position of the machine and mark.

4. Shorten inner and outer guard tube by the same amount.

5. Shorten inner and outer profile tube in the same length as the guard tube.

6. Round off the cut edges and carefully re-move any metal filings.

7. Apply grease to the profile tubes and insert.

8. The guard tubes of the PTO shaft are pro-vided with chains which have to be fixed on the tractor and on the machine. These chains prevent the guard tubes from spin-ning whilst the PTO shaft is running. Hook in chains into the hole of the bracing, so that a sufficient swivel range of the PTO shaft in all operating positions is guaranteed and the PTO shaft guard is prevented from rotating during operation and the guard tubes do not spin during operation.

Fig. 26


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6.1.3 Fitting the adapter for PTO shaft guard (only KG)

Use the provided adapter (Fig. 27) to fix the PTO shaft all around guard on the exchange main gearbox WHG with integrated ratchet clutch.

Fig. 27

Use the hose clamp (Fig. 27) to secure the adapter ring on the flange (Fig. 28).

Fig. 28

Affix the adapter (Fig. 29) on the adapter ring by using 4 bolts.

Fig. 29


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6.1.4 Fitting the PTO shaft to the implement

Danger!

On tractor and implement only use PTO shaft with complete guard and additional guard. Replace guards immediately once they have been damaged.

Hint!

Attach the PTO shaft only with the machine not fitted and unladen.

Before fitting the PTO shaft clean and grease the gearbox input shaft!

Attaching the PTO shaft

Before attaching the PTO shaft clean and grease the universal joint shaft connections on the trac-tor and the soil tillage implement.

Slide the PTO shaft (Fig. 30) on to the universal joint shaft joint of the gearbox and

Fig. 30

affix the PTO shaft with the initially removed threaded pin.

Fig. 31

KG 03: Slide the PTO shaft guard into the guide of the adapter and take care that the PTO shaft guard engages.

Fig. 32


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• Attaching the PTO shaft W2400

Put the PTO shaft with overload coupling on the universal joint shaft of the machine until it catches audibly.

6.1.5 Fitting universal joint shaft covers (only KE)

Fix the separately provided universal joint shaft cover on the universal joint shaft entry of the exchange main gearbox (WHG-ECO) (Fig. 33) before pushing the PTO shaft on the gearbox universal joint shaft.

Fig. 33


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7 Coupling and uncoupling the machine

Danger!

• Only couple and transport the machine with a tractor which has been designed for this task and fulfils the power re-quirements.

● When fitting the machine to the tractor three point linkage the mounting categories on the tractor and the implement must coincide.

● When coupling tractor and implement, only use the pre-scribed tools.

● Standing of persons between the machine to be coupled and the tractor is prohibited whilst the tractor is backing up.

→ Any assistants may only stay at the side of the vehicle and help to direct it. Only when the vehicles have come to a full standstill they are allowed to step between them.

● When coupling and uncoupling implements, observe the chapter "Safety advice for the operator", page 21.

Danger!

• Special care should be taken when coupling implements on or off the tractor.

• For mounting or dismounting care for securing by the sup-ports in their appropriate position (standing safety).

• Adhere to the max. support load of the tractor!

• Secure the lower link arms of the tractor's three point hy-draulics utilising stabilising bars or chains. Secure the lo-wer link arms of the tractor to prevent the machine from swinging to and fro.

KE/KG up to 3m working width

are equipped with top- and lower link pins (Fig. 34/1) of cat. II for attaching to tractor top and lower links..

Fig. 34


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KE/KG of 4,0m and 4,5m working width

• are equipped with top and lower link pins (Fig. 35/1) of cat. II for attaching to tractor top and lower links.

• are equipped with three-sectioned lower hitching plates (Fig. 35) allowing the con-nection of tractor lower links cat. III by re-inserting the lower link pins (Fig. 35/1) and attaching transition sleeves (Fig. 35/2).

Fig. 35

Hint!

Note regarding mounting to the lower links

The distance between the tractor’s pto shaft and the lower hitch-ing points is different for each tractor type. Tractors with a smaller distance require a shorter PTO shaft than those with a greater distance. A very short PTO shaft is angled very heavily when the rotary cultivator is lifted. This makes turning at the headland impossible while the PTO shaft is rotating. Therefore, the lower hitching plates (Fig. 5.2 and Fig. 5.3) have 3 holes which can be used to set the ideal distance.

A very short PTO shaft is angled very heavily when the soil till-age implement is lifted. This makes turning at the headlands impossible while the PTO shaft is rotating. Therefore the lower hitching plates (Fig. 34 or Fig. 35) are provided with 2 holes which can be used to set the ideal distance.

Hint!

Note regarding mounting to the top link

If the tractor cannot lift the combination of soil tillage implement, roller and seed drill attach the top link as low as possible to the soil tillage implement and as high as possible to the tractor. This prevents the combination from tilting forward too much when lifting; it may even tilt slightly backwards. Less lifting power is required in this case.

Check whether the lifting height is sufficient to ensure an appro-priate clearance between the soil tillage implement, roller, seed drill and the ground.


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7.1 Hitching up

• Mount the lower link arms of the tractor to the lower coupling points of the machine us-ing lower link pins (Fig. 36/2) and secure using clip pins (Fig. 36/3).

• Use the upper link pin to mount the upper link of the tractor to the upper coupling point of the implement (Fig. 36/3) and secure us-ing a clip pin (Fig. 36/4).

• Lift the machine until it is in a horizontal position, i.e. the frame in alignment with the ground.

Fig. 36

7.1.1 Universal joint shaft

1. Slide the PTO shaft on to the tractor universal joint shaft.

Important!

At the initial fitting match the PTO shaft length to your tractor..

2. Prevent the PTO shaft guard from spinning by fixing with the provided chain.

7.1.2 Traffic light kit

• Insert the power supply cable plug for the traffic light on the trac-tor.

Caution!

Check indicators, traffic and brake light for proper function.


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7.2 Unhitching

1. Lower the implement..

Important!

Before dismounting the disc harrow ensure that the coupling points (upper and lower link) are relieved.

2. Machine unhitching.

3. Remove the PTO shaft and deposit on the PTO shaft rest (Fig. 37/1).

Fig. 37

Settings

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8 Settings

Danger!

Make settings only when the PTO shaft is disengaged, the en-gine is switched off and the ignition key has been removed.

8.1 Setting the working depth of the tines

During operation the soil tillage implement is supported by the roller and thus always main-tains an accurate working depth.

To set the working depth briefly lift the soil tillage implement with the aid of the tractor's hydraulic and insert the depth setting pins (Fig. 38/1) into the desired hole of the quadrant setting block (Fig. 38/2) above the mounting arms (Fig. 38/3) and secure using lynch pins (Fig. 38/4).

Caution!

When reinserting, only hold the depth regulating pin (Fig. 38/1) in such a way that your hand will ne-ver reach between pin and carrying arm.

Fig. 38

The depth setting pins have an eccentric square head, the sides of which are at different dis-tances to the centre of the pins. These sides are marked with the figures "1 - 2 - 3 - 4“ (see Fig. 39). Ensure that the depth setting pins (Fig. 39/1) rest on all mounting arms (Fig. 38/2) with equal sides or with equal marking (figure).

Hint!

The higher the depth-setting pins are inserted into the adjustment blocks and the higher the numbers on the sides resting against the mounting arms, the deeper the working depth will be.

Fig. 39

The different distances due to the square head of the depth-setting pin allow “fine tuning” of the depth setting of the soil tillage implement, even between the individual square holes in the ad-justment block.

Caution!

Always secure the depth setting pins using lynch pins (Fig. 39/3) after every adjustment.

Hint!

If the working depth is adjusted, check whether the side plates have to be adapted to the new working depth.

Settings

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8.2 Setting the Levelling rod

For the conventional sowing operation set the levelling bar in such a way that always a small ridge of soil is bulldozed to level any undulations. For mulch sowing operation the levelling bar can be located in the upper most position.

• Setting the height of the levelling bar:

Set the levelling rod by using the provided tool (Fig. 40/1) in such a way that the earth ridges cover the levelling rod half way.

After setting, secure each spindle by using a hinge pin (Fig. 41/1) and secure by using a lynch pin (Fig. 41/2) to prevent the levelling rod moving out of place during operation.

• Putting out of operation:

Crank the levelling rod upwards if not needed

Fig. 40

Fig. 41

8.3 Setting the working depth of the side plates

When the seed bed is prepared after ploughing bolt on the side plates (Fig. 42/1) in such a way that they move through the soil at a maximum depth of 1 to 2 cm.

This setting can also be used for incorporating straw with the rotary cultivator. If, under unfavourable conditions, the side plates push the straw together, the side plates should be set at an angle, e.g. the front higher than the back or allthe way up..

Fig. 42

Settings

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8.3.1 Adapting the side guide plates to the soil conditions

The hinged side plates can move upwards to avoid obstacles. The side plate's own mass and a strong tensioning spring (Fig. 43/1) return the side plate to its working position. The tensioning spring has been set at the factory for the use on light to medium soils. The spring tension must be increased on heavy soils and decreased for in-corporating straw.

The spring tension can be adjusted using the tensioning bolt (Fig. 43/4). Before every adjust-ment, slacken the counter nut (Fig. 43/5) and retighten firmly when finished.

Fig. 43

8.4 Setting the scraper on the wedge ring roller

The scrapers (Fig. 44) are factory set. In order to adapt the setting to the operational conditions proceed as follows:

1. slacken bolted connections.

2. set the scraper in the slotted hole.

3. retighten bolted connections.

Important!

Ensure the minimum spacing of 1 cm between scraper and plastic ring, otherwise danger of excessive wear.

Fig. 44

1

Settings

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8.5 Tine rotor speed

Refer to the speed table (Fig. 45) for the tine rotor speed.

The tine rotor speed depends on the gear set installed in the gearbox and the speed of the tractor’s pto shaft.

Please find the adjustable tractor universal joint shaft speeds 540 R.P.M., 750 R.P.M., and 1000 R.P.M. in the speed table under the tractor sym-bol (Fig. 45/3).

Hint!

We recommend to set the tractor universal joint shaft speed to R.P.M.

Setting the crossed out tine speeds, e.g. 637 R.P.M., in the speed table, is not allowable as the speed is too high

The figures below the tractor PTO shaft speeds indicate the tine rotor speeds that can be se-lected. Die The tine rotor speeds can be set by inserting the gears according to the list below the gearbox symbol.

Example:

One gear wheel with 26 teeth is mounted on the drive shaft (/1),

One gear wheel with 39 teeth is mounted on the auxiliary shaft (/2). The rotors rotate

• at a tractor universal joint shaft speed of 1000 R.P.M. with 282 R.P.M.



The tine speeds and the two gear wheels with 26 and 39 teeth given in our example are shaded in the speed table. These gear wheels are installed in the gearbox as standard.

These gear wheels are fitted to the gearbox as standard.

Other tine rotor speeds can be selected by re-moving the standard gear set and inserting an-other gear set (please refer to table).

Fig. 45

3 2 1

Settings

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8.5.1 Replacing the exchange gear wheels exchange gear main gearbox

To replace the exchange gears in the exchange gear main gearbox (Fig. 46) lift the soil tillage implement, e.g. with the tractor hydraulics until the soil tillage implement tilts approx. 30° to the front. The gearbox oil in the exchange gear main gearbox will not run out even if the gearbox lid is open.

Danger!

Ensure that the implement is sup-ported properly!

It is possible to reduce the oil level by draining the oil using the oil drain plug (Fig. 46/1). After the gear wheel change the collected oil can be poured back into the gearbox through the dip-stick opening (Fig. 46/1), provided the oil is free from foreign particles..

Fig. 46

Danger!

Remove the gearbox lid (Fig. 46/2) only when the tractor's universal joint shaft is disengaged, the engineis switched off and the ignition key has been removed.

Wait until the rotors have come to a complete standstill!

Do not touch the hot gearbox or gear parts and gears with your bare hands. Use gloves.

Avoid contact with the hot gear oil!

Use suitable tools!

1. Slacken hex. bolts (Fig. 46/3) on the gear-box lid (Fig. 46/2)

2. Remove gearbox lid from the gearbox hous-ing.

The gear wheels (Fig. 47/1) are kept in place and secured against axial movement on the shaft stubs by retaining springs (Fig. 47/2).

3. Remove the retaining springs (Fig. 47/2).

4. Pull the gear wheels off the stubs of the drive shaft (Fig. 47/3) and the auxiliary shaft (Fig. 47/4).

5. Use the speed table (Fig. 47) as a refer-ence when interchanging the gear wheels or replacing them by another gear wheel set.

6. Install the retaining springs (Fig. 47/2) on both shafts.

Fig. 47

Settings

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7. Bolt the gearbox lid (Fig. 47/2) with the lid sealing (Fig. 47/4) on to the gearbox hous-ing.

8. When the soil tillage implement is in level position, use the dipstick (/1) to check the oil level (see on on page 77).

8.6 Setting the tractor wheel mark eradicators

Danger!

Before carrying out any settings or assembly, switch off the engine, remove the ignition key and ensure that the PTO shaft is at a full stand-still..

1. For adjustment of the eradicator tines slight-ly lift the soil tillage implement with the aid of the tractor hydraulic and ensure proper support.

2. Bring the eradicator tines into the correct position (tractor track) and screw on.

3. Adjust the working depth by re-inserting the pin (Fig. 48/1) in the interlocking of the wheel mark eradicator (Fig. 48/3) and se-cure by using a lynch pin (Fig. 48/2).

Fig. 48

Transport travel

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9 Transport travel

Danger!

• Prior any transport travel observe the chapter "Safety ad-vice for the operator", page 22.

Checks prior to any travelling

Important!

• Advice for the operator

ο Before any shift check the functioning of all control andsafety devices.

ο During the shift check the condition of the trailed sprayer for obvious defects.

ο Inform the person in charge and the operator of the next shift about any defect noticed.

Before starting to travel,

• check the correct connection of the supply lines.

• check the correct coupling of the machine to the tractor.

• check the traffic light kit for damage, function and cleanliness..

Danger!

• Before any transport travel ensure the Liftpack system is in transport position.


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10 Operation of the machine

Danger!

• When operating the machine observe the chapter "Safety advice for the operator", page 21.

• Observe the warning signs on the machine. The warning signs provide you with important hints for the safe opera-tion of the machine. Adhering to these hints serves your safety!

10.1 Beginning operation

Immediately before using the rotary cultivator in the field, it is to be lowered using the tractor‘s hydraulic system until the rotary cultivator’s tines are just over the soil but do not touch it. Drive the tractor’s PTO shaft with the previously set speed. While the tractor commences driving, lower the rotary entirely.

Hint!

For tractors with hydraulically or pneumatically switchable PTO shafts, the PTO shaft must only be engaged in neutral gear to prevent damaging the universal joint shaft.

If the packer roller turns with difficulty during the first use due to, e. g. sticking paint, do not immediately adjust the scraper. Instead, simply pull the roller over firm ground (untilled soil), until the roller turns easily..

10.1.1 Tractor PTO shaft speed

The tractor’s PTO shaft speed should be set to 1000 R.P.M.. A lower speed of the PTO shaft causes a higher torque, which may lead to a quicker wear of the overload clutch. The tractor’s PTO shaft speed should only be set to 540 R.P.M. when light or loosened soil is to be worked at shallow depths.

Hint!

• Never select a tine speed that is higher than necessary.

• Set the tractor PTO shaft speed to 1000 R.P.M.!

10.2 During operation

Hint!

When turning of lifting the rotary cultivator on headlands, it is to be lifted so far that the tines of the rotary cultivator and the packer roller are just above the soil. If the universal joint shaft is only slightly angled, the universal joint shaft can continue to run. If the rotary cultivator runs noisily when it is raised, the tractor’s PTO shaft is to be switched off.


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Hint!

Note the minimum length of the tines. When working at great depth replace the tines before they reach the minimum length. Worn tines can regain their original length with the aid of weld-on tips.

As the wear of the tines increases, the setting of the rotary culti-vator's working depth should be corrected (see para. 8.1) the side plates and levelling bar should be adapted to the new work-ing depth.

Minimum length of the tines: 150 mm

10.2.1 Standstill of the tines whilst working

The tines or the rotors may come to a standstill in stony soil or when a firm obstacle is hit. To prevent gear damage, either the gearbox or the POT shaft – depending on execution – are equipped with an overload clutch.

• If the rotors come to a standstill immediately switch off the uni-versal joint shaft of the tractor and stop to avoid damage on the friction clutch by overheating or annealing. After the obstacle has been removed (only with stopped engine and removed ignition key) and the friction clutch has cooled down the soil tillage im-plement can be started again.

• PTO shaft with ratchet clutch

• Exchange gear main gearbox with integrated ratchet clutch

• If the rotors come to a standstill due to the ratchet clutch being deactivated, stop and reduce the PTO shaft speed of the tractor to approx. 300 R.P.M. until the ratchet clutch engages audibly.

Switch off the PTO shaft and remove the obstacle (only if the engine is stopped and the ignition key removed) if the rotors do not start rotating again. The ratchet clutch is then immediately ready for use.

Composition of various machine combinations

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11 Composition of various machine combinations

The designed use of the KE 304 is possible as

• solo machine with following AMAZONE –roller (PW, KW, SW)

• combination of KE 304 and AD Pack Top seed drill with cou-pling parts

• combination of KE 304 and D9 seed drill with

ο Coupling parts

ο Liftpack II / III

• combination of KE / KG and AD-P Pack Top pneumatic seed

drill with coupling parts. • Combination of KE / KG and PS pneumatic packer sowing rail and FPS, FRS front tank.

11.1 Mounting and dismounting the rollers

The AMAZONE AD-P Super and PS seed drills are equipped with a roller fitted to the frame.

For coupling the KE/KG to the AD-P Su-

per / PS dismount the roller of the soil tillage implement.

• Montage:

Each roller has to be attached to the soil tillage implement with two carrying arms (Fig. 49/1).

1. Park the roller on level ground and secure it both at the front and at the back against rolling away.

2. Couple the soil tillage implement to the tractor and back up to the roller.

3. Hitch the mounting arms (Fig. 49/1) of the roller to the supports (Fig. 49/2) of the soil tillage implement using pins (Fig. 49/3) and secure by using bolt and nut (Fig. 49/4).

Fig. 49

Caution!

For coupling park the roller on level ground and care for a safe support (secure against falling over and rolling away)!

Danger!

Fasten the roller to the soil tillage implement with special care be-cause the roller can fall over with improper support. Danger of injury.

→ Setting the working depth of the tines see Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert..


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Remove the upper pins (Fig. 50/3) [apart from some exceptions] in case the combination is provided with a Pack Top seed drill and the Pack Top seed drill is attached to the soil tillage im-plement and the roller.

→ See operator's manual for Pack Top seed drill.

• Dismounting:

1. Park the rotary harrow coupled onto the tractor on level ground and secure it both at the front and the back against rolling away

2. Slacken bolts and nuts (Fig. 49/4), pull the pins (Fig. 49/2) of the carrying arms.

Caution!

Before pulling the pins ensure that the pin joint has been released.

Fig. 50

11.2 KE / KG with AD Pack Top seed drill

• Fitting the coupling parts

• Coupling the AD to KE / KG

→ Please refer to the operator's manual for AD.

Fig. 51

11.3 KE / KG with AD-P Special Pack Top seed drill

• Fitting the coupling parts

• Coupling the AD-P to KE / KG

→ Please refer to the operator's manual for AD-P.

Fig. 52


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11.4 KE / KG with D9 seed drill and coupling parts

Use the "adjustable coupling parts" (special op-tion) to attach AMAZONE-mounted seed drills to the soil tillage implement.

The "adjustable coupling parts" are available in two versions, namely for „

• Soil tillage machines with cage rollers (Fig. 53)

• Tooth packer rollers PW 500

• Wedge ring rollers KW 450

Fig. 53

Coupling the seed drill:

1. Drive the soil tillage implement up to the seed drill.

2. Set the brackets (Fig. 54/1) in such a way that the seed drill can easily be coupled.

Fig. 54

Set the fastening plates (Fig. 53/1) with the lower link pins and secure using lynch pins.

Set the upper link cat. II (Fig. 53/1) on the upper linking points of seed drill and soil tillage imple-ment by using pins, secure the pins in place and align the seed drill.

Fig. 55

Fitting the "adjustable coupling parts"

The "adjustable coupling parts" are available in two versions (see above). Fitting the coupling parts is the same in both cases. However, the fitting parts are of different design. shows the "adjustable coupling parts" for soil tillage imple-ments with tooth packer roller PW 500.


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Hint!

Seed drill with lower link points of the cat. II can be coupled.

To mount seed drills with lower link points of the cat. I interchange the supports (Fig. 57/1).

Fig. 56

1. Bolt brackets (Fig. 57/1) on to the right and left hand side of the plates of the soil tillage implement.

2. At the same time also fix the tensioning frame (Fig. 57/2) between the brackets.

3. Affix the tensioning frame on the upper link point of the soil tillage implement by using a hex. bolt M 20 x 100.

4. Affix the setting plates (Fig. 57/3) on the lower link arm (Fig. 57/4).

Fig. 57

Bolt on the catching hook (Fig. 58/1) so that the following seed drills can be fixed as close to the roller as possible. The following settings are pos-sible:

Setting possibilities for combinations with cage rollers, tooth packer rollers PW 500 or wedge ring rollers KW 450 (Fig. 58)

Setting possibilities for combinations with tooth packer rollers PW 600, tyre packer rollers RP or wedge ring rollers KW 580 (Fig. 59).

Warning!

The illustrations (Fig. 58 und Fig. 59) do not show all setting possibili-ties.

In any case ensure that each catch-ing hook (Fig. 58/1) is fixed on the setting plates with at least two hex. bolts.

Fig. 58

Fig. 59


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11.5 KE / KG with D9 seed drill and Liftpack system

AMAZONE-hitched seed drills can be at-tached to the soil tillage implement using the “adjustable coupling parts” or the AMAZONE-System “Liftpack”.

If the lifting power of the tractor is not sufficient to raise the combination of soil tillage implement, roller and mounted seed drill using the "adjust-able coupling parts", the lifting power require-ment can be considerably reduced by using the AMAZONE "Liftpack" system (Fig. 60).

The seed drill is lifted to above the roller (Fig. 61) for transporting and when turning at the end of the field. The lifting frame is operated using a single control spool valve in the tractor cab.

Danger!

Risk of injury on movable parts when raising the lifting frame!

Do not operate the hydraulic lifting frame if there are persons in its immediate vicinity!

Staying under the raised combina-tion if prohibited!

Fig. 60

Fig. 61

Important!

It is advisable to connect the hydraulic rams of the lifting frame to the oil circulation system of the tractor’s lower link arms. For this purpose, the tractor must be fitted with an additional hydrau-lic coupling. The hydraulic coupling must be attached to one of the tractor’s hydraulic hoses which leads to the lifting rams of the tractor’s lower link arms.

If the lever normally used to raise the tractor’s lower link arms is now actuated from the operator’s seat, the oil first flows into the lifting ramsof the lifting frame which lifts the seed drill over the culti packer roller. The tractor’s lower link arms only move and raise the entire combina-tion from the ground with a now reduced lifting power requirement when the lifting rams of the lifting frame have filled with oil and the seed drill has been raised to above the culti packer roller.

The seed drill coulters are now so far from the ground that the ma-chine can be turned without the coulters coming into contact with the ground. For this reason, the soil tillage implement must be raised only slightly until the tines of the rotary cultivator and the roller are slightly above the ground level. In this position the universal joint shaft of most tractors is angled only slightly so that it is possible to turn with-out switching off the PTO shaft.

After the implement has been turned, the entire combination first low-ers and then the soil tillage implement begins working. As the tractor begins to advance, the seed drill begins sowing at the point where the soil tillage implement began to work. This results in narrower head-lands.

Danger!

Do not exceed the permissible trailer load of the lifting frame.


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Coupling the seed drill

1. Drive the soil tillage implement up to the seed drill.

Seed drills can be coupled using the cou-pling point s of the lower link points for cat. II.

2. After coupling slide the fastening plates (Fig. 62/1) onto the pins of the lower link arms and secure each fastening plate in place using pins (Fig. 62/2) and secure us-ing lynch pins.

3. Connect the short top link (Fig. 62/3) with the upper coupling point of the seed drill and set on the lifting frame using pin Ø 25 x 100 mm.

4. Secure the pins in place using lynch pins and align the seed drill.

Important!

Please check to ensure that parts of the AMAZONE “Liftpack” system do not collide with the rear window of the tractor when the window is open.

If parts could come into contact with the window, the window shouldnot be fully opened.

Fig. 62

11.5.1 Liftpack 2

Do not exceed the max. trailer load of 1400kg with the "Liftpack 2".

Only use A-S "Liftpack 2" in combination with and of the following rollers:

• Cage roller SW420 or SW520

• Tooth packer roller PW500 and

• Wedge ring roller KW450.


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Attaching the AMAZONE-"Liftpack 2" system

The lifting frame is preassembled in the factory.

1. Attach the soil tillage implement to the trac-tor

2. Attach the lifting frame (Fig. 63/1) to a hoist

3. Bolt the lifting frame on to the plates (Fig. 63/2) of the soil tillage implement by using 5 hex. bolts.

4. Affix the top link (Fig. 63/3) on the upper three point linkage of the soil tillage imple-ment by using a pin and secure it using a lynch pin.

5. For attaching the lifting height limiter

6. Connect the preassembled hydraulic hose (Fig. 63/4) with both hydraulic rams (Fig. 63/5) and affix on the soil tillage implement with cable binders.

7. Connect the coupling plug (Fig. 63/6) of the tractor to a single acting control spool valve. Pressurise the lifting frame in the tractor caband check the hydraulic system for leaks. Eliminate any existing leaks.

Danger!

Before activating the control valve

in the tractor cabin make sure that

no persons are in the immediate

vicinity!

Risk of injury on moving parts!

Fig. 63


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Road transport AMAZONE-"Liftpack 2" system

To transport on roads lift the seed drill and insert two pins (Fig. 64/1) into the lifting frame to pre-vent accidental lowering. Secure using lynch pins (Fig. 64/2).

The pins (Fig. 64/3) can be attached to the lifting frame while work is in progress..

Fig. 64

11.5.2 Liftpack 3

The "Liftpack 3" is suited for trailer loads from 2500kg.

The "Liftpack 3" can be used in combination with all AMAZONE roll-ers, e.g. also with

• Tooth packer roller PW600 and

• Wedge ring roller KW580.

Attaching the AMAZONE-"Liftpack 3" system

The lifting frame is pre-assembled in the factory.

1. Attach the soil tillage implement to the trac-tor

2. Bolt the bracket (Fig. 65/2) on to the soil tillage implement.

3. Attach the lifting frame (Fig. 65/1) to a hoist

4. Affix the lifting frame on to the consoles (Fig. 65/2) by using pins (Fig. 65/3) and se-cure using lynch pins.

5. Affix the top link (Fig. 65/4) on the upper three point of the soil tillage implement by using a pin (Fig. 65/5) and secure using a lynch pin.

6. Connect the pre-assembled hydraulic hose (Fig. 65/6) with both hydraulic rams (Fig. 65/7) and affix on the soil tillage implement with cable binders.

Fig. 65


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7. Connect the coupling plug (Fig. 65/8) of the tractor to a single acting control spool valve. Pressurise the lifting frame in the tractor caband check the hydraulic system for leaks. Eliminate any existing leaks.

Danger!

Before activating the control valve

in the tractor cabin make sure that

no persons are in the immediate

vicinity!

Risk of injury on moving parts!

Road transport AMAZONE-"Liftpack 3" system

To transport lift the seed drill and use the safety bracket to prevent an unintended lowering of the lift frame (Fig. 66/1). Secure using lynch pins.

Fig. 66

If not needed, affix the safety bracket (Fig. 67) on the lifting frame.

Fig. 67


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11.6 Restricting the lifting height of the precision seeder Airplanter ED

If the soil tillage implement is used in combina-tion with a PTO-shaft-driven seed drill, e. g. with a precision seeder AIRPLANTER, it is advisable to limit the lifting height of the lifting frame so that the PTO shaft between the soil tillage implement and the AIRPLANTER can continue to run on raised combination without being damaged, e. g. when turning at the headlands.

Since the PTO-shaft continues to run while turn-ing at the headlands, the precision seeder con-tinues to function. This means that the PTO shaft no longer has to be switched off; thus there is no pressure drop in the precision seeder and seeds do not drop from the metering disc.

If a lifting height limiting valve is fitted, the lifting height of the lifting frame can be restricted.

If the seed drill is raised by the lifting frame, the top link pushes against the pin) and closes the valve that interrupts the flow of oil to the rams.

The lifting height of the seed drill can be ad-justed. To set the lifting height, insert the pin into the required hole of the U-clip and secure in place using a lynch pin.

Fig. 68

Danger!

Do not touch the stop used to re-strict the lifting height when the lifting frame is being raised. Do not activate the hydraulic lifting frame if there are persons in the immediate vicinity!

For road transport remove the pin (Fig. 68/2) so that the seed drill can be fully raised by the lifting frame.


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11.6.1.1 Assembling the lifting height limiting unit

Caution!

The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Depressurise the hydrau-lic system of the lifting frame before commencing work.

1. Lower the lifting frame

2. Depressurise the hydraulic system and pull the hydraulic hose leading to the hydraulic rams off the tractor plug.

3. As soon as the hydraulic system has been depressurised, disconnect the hydraulic hose on the T-connector (Fig. 69/1).

4. Bolt the valve retainer (Fig. 69/2) on to the upper link point of the soil tillage implement.

5. Connect the hydraulic hoses with the valve (Fig. 69/3) and route the hydraulic hose to the tractor and connect it with a single act-ing control spool valve.

6. Pressurise the lift frame by actuating the control spool valve in the tractor cab and check the hydraulic system for leakage. Eliminate any existing leaks.

Danger!

Before activating the control valve in the tractor cabin make sure that no persons are in the immediate vicinity.

Risk of injury on moving parts.

Fig. 69

11.6.2 Restricting the lifting height of the tractor’s lower link arms

If the soil tillage implement, e. g. in combination with a precision air seeder, is to continue running when turning at the headlands, the universal joint shaft between the tractor and the soil tillage implement may be angled only slightly. To prevent the angle of the universal joint shaft from becoming too big, the soil tillage implement should only be raised so far that its tines are just above the surface of the soil. Many tractors satisfy these requirements, so that the soil tillage implement can continue to run even when turning.

To ensure that the shallow lifting height of the soil tillage implement is maintained, it is vital to use the lifting height limiting unit on the oper-ating lever for the tractor's lower link arms. Usually there is an adjust-able lock on the scale next to the operating lever for the tractor's lowerlink arms. This lock must be set so that the soil tillage implement does not exceed the desired shallow lifting height.

Maintenance, repair and care

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12 Maintenance, repair and care

Danger!

• When carrying out any maintenance, repair and care work, observe the chapter "Safety advice for the operator", on page 26,

• When carrying out maintenance work on the lifted imple-ment use appropriate supports.

• Check traffic lights for proper function!

Important!

• In case of repair work with painting replace the product graphs and hint signs.

• Replace worn and damages parts. Only use original spare parts.

• Grease all lubrication points according to the lubrication plan (see below) and apply grease to the slide and hinge points.

• Clean the tools after any operation.

12.1 Cleaning

Important!

• Monitor brake-, air and hydraulic hoses with special care.

● Never ever treat brake-, air- and hydraulic hoses with petrol, benzole, paraffin or mineral oils..

● After cleaning grease the machine, especially after cleaning with a high pressure cleaner / steam jet or fat soluble agents.

● Observe the legal prescriptions for the handling and dis-posal of cleaning agents.

Cleaning by using a high pressure cleaner / steam jet

Important!

• Implicitly observe the following points when using a high pressure cleaner / steam jet for cleaning:

ο Do not clean any electric parts.

ο Do not clean any chromium plated parts.

ο Never point with the cleaning jet of the cleaning nozzle of the high pressure cleaner / steam jet directly at grease or bearing points.

ο Always ensure a minimum distance between the clean-ing jet of the high pressure cleaner or steam jet and the machine.

ο Observe the safety advice for operating with high pres-sure cleaners.


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12.2 Lubrication advice

Important!

Apply grease to all greasing nipples (keep seals clean).

Grease / lubricate the machine in the intervals indicated (operating hours – h).

The greasing points on the machine are identi-fied with a decal (Fig. 70).

Carefully clean the grease nipples and grease gun before the grease is applied, so that no dirt penetrates the bearings. Carefully remove the dirty grease from the bearings and replace by ne3w grease!

Fig. 70

Greasing point Number Interval [h]

1 Flange bearing for the roller 2 50 h Every three months

2 PTO shaft Siehe Seite 74

3 Liftpack 2 9 100 h Every three months

4 Liftpack 3 10 50 h Every three months

Name of lubricant

Only use lithium saponified multipurpose grease with EP additives:

Manufacturer Name of lubricant

Normal operational conditions

Extremely difficult op-erational conditions

ARAL Aralub HL 2 Aralub HLP 2

FINA Marson L2 Marson EPL-2

ESSO Beacon 2 Beacon EP 2

SHELL Ratinax A Tetinax AM

12.2.1 Overview – lubrication points

1. Flange bearings of the

• tooth packer roller

• cage roller

• wedge ring roller

Fig. 71


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2. PTO shaft

Apply grease to the guard tubes over winter in order to avoid freezing.

Hint!

Please also observe PTO shaft manufacturer's fitting and mainte-nance hints attached to the PTO shaft.

Fig. 72

PTO shaft P500

On the implement side the PTO shaft P500 is provided with a removable guard cone.

If, e.g. in case of maintenance work on the PTO shaft, it should become necessary to reach the grease nipples of the universal joint, the guard cone should be moved on the PTO shaft.

Actuate two press buttons (Fig. 73) the guard cone is freed. For actuating the two press but-tons, use a wide screw driver..

Fig. 73

Fig. 74


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3. Liftpack 2

Fig. 75

4. Liftpack 3

Fig. 76


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12.3 Maintenance and care - Review

Important!

• After having carried out maintenance for the first time follow the maintenance intervals mentioned below.

• The possibly provided separate documentation is of prior-ity.

For the first time after 1 week / 50 operational hours

Component Maintenance work See page Authorised work-shop

Exchange gear main gearbox • Oil change on page 77 X

Every 6 months / every 100 operational hours


Stirnradwanne • Ölstand kontrollieren Seite 77

Exchange gear main gearbox • check oil level on page 77

Every two years / every 350 hours of operation


Exchange gear main gearbox • Oil change on page 77 X

If necessary


Tines of soil tillage imple-ment

• exchange Seite 79 X

Friction clutch of PTO shaft • vent Seite 82 X


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12.3.1 Checking the oil levels

The oil level in the WHG-ECO and WHG with integrated ratchet clutch should always be checked when the machine is in horizontal posi-tion.

The oil film on the oil dipstick (Fig. 77/1) must be visible below the "max." mark.

If necessary, add gear oil (see on on page 76) through the opening channel for the oil dipstick.

Before opening the oil drainage screw place a appropriate oil collecting container underneath the gearbox.

Important!

The WHG has an oil dipstick (Fig.

77/1) with ventilation. Ventilation

must always be provided, other-

wise, the gearbox may become

leaky.

Always check oil dipstick for firm seating.

Fig. 77

Gear oil types and quantities

Gearbox with/without PTO shaft through drive

Quantity Gear oil

WHG-ECO 4,8 l SAE 85 W-90

WHG with integrated ratchet clutch

4,8 l SNR 13056385 W-90 Synthetic

gearoil Mobil Glygoyle 30

12.3.2 Checking the oil level in the spur gear housing

Remove the inspection cover (Fig. 78/1) with the breather tube.

The teeth of the spur gears must be half covered with gear oil when the soil tillage implement is in a horizontal position.

Changing the oil is not required.

Implement Quantity gear oil

spur gear housings

KE 253 21l

KE/KG 303 25l

KE/KG 403 35l

KG 453 40l

Fig. 78

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Hint!

The inspection cover (Fig. 78/1) is provided with a breather tube. To prevent damage, ventilation must always be provided.

Use only new gear oil after overhauling the soil tillage imple-ment.

When adding gear oil, ensure that the gear oil used is clean and that no dirt can enter the spur gear housing while adding oil.

Use only gearbox oil of quality CLP and viscosity IG 460.

The spur gear housings are filled at the factory with gear oil: ERSOLAN 460 manufacturer: Wintershall.

The oil types listed in table can be added or used instead of the stan-dard oil if gear oil must be added or exchanged and if ERSOLAN 460 gear oil is not available:

Manufacturer Gear oil

Wintershall ERSOLAN 460

Agip Blasia 460

ARAL Degol BG 460

Autol Precis GEP 460

Avia Avilub RSX 460

BP Energol GR-XP 460

Castrol Alpha SP 460

DEA Falcon CLP 460

ESSO Spartan EP 460

FINA Giran 460

Fuchs Renep Compound 110

Mobil Mobilgear 634

Shell Omala 460


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12.4 Soil tillage tines

• If necessary

The tines (Fig. 79/1) of the soil tillage implement are made of very tough hardened boron steel. The tines are subject to wear and must be re-placed at the latest when they have reached a length L min.= 150 mm (Fig. 79). At large work-ing depths, the tines must be exchanged earlier to prevent damage or wear of the tool carriers (Fig. 79/2).

Important!

The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by stones if the length of the tines drops below the minimum of 150 mm specified by the manufacturer.

Fig. 79

12.4.1 Replacing tines

The tines (Fig. 80/1) are fastened in the pockets of the rotor carriers (Fig. 80/2).

1. Pull the lynch pin (Fig. 80/3) out of the pin (Fig. 80/4).

2. Knock the pin (Fig. 80/4) out of the rotor carrier from below.

3. Pull the tine out of the rotor carrier

4. replace the tine

5. fix using pins and secure using a lynch pin

Danger!

Raise the implement using the trac-

tor's hydraulics and secure by ap-

propriate supports.

Replace tines only if the PTO shaft and the motor are switched off and the ignition key has been removed.

Fig. 80

Hint!

The direction of rotation of the tines is different for each tine rotor. Therefore the soil tillage implement is equipped with two kinds of tines (for every direction of rotation one kind). The tines must not be inter-changed.


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Rotary harrow:

The outermost left hand tine carrier, seen in driv-ing direction, rotates clockwise. The direction of rotation of the tine carriers is illustrated in Fig. 81.

The arrows above the tool carriers indicate their direction of rotation.

Figure (Fig. 81/1) shows the rotary harrow tine for clockwise rotating tool carriers.

Figure (Fig. 81/2) shows the rotary harrow tine for counter clockwise rotating tool carriers..

Fig. 81

Rotary cultivator:

The outermost left hand tine carrier, seen in driv-ing direction, rotates clockwise. The direction of rotation of the tine carriers is illustrated in Fig. 82.

The arrows above the tool carriers indicate their direction of rotation.

Figure (Fig. 82/1) shows the rotary harrow tine for clockwise rotating tool carriers.

Figure (Fig. 82/2) shows the rotary harrow tine for counter clockwise rotating tool carriers..

Hint!

The tines of the rotary cultivator are positioned "on grip" if the tines are attached to the rotor as described above. The tines can also be at-tached on the rotary cultivator in a dragging manner, i.e. in the oppo-site direction of rotation. For this, attach the tines for the clockwise rotating tine rotors on the counter clockwise rotating tool rotors and vice versa.

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12.4.2 Welding on new tine tips to regain the original length of the tines

Rotary cultivator:

With increasing wear the original length of the tines can be regained by using welding tips (Fig. 83/1). First remove the tines from the rotor ac-cording on page 79.

If, in extraordinary cases, the tines are to be lengthened without removing them, the ground must be attached directly to the tines during elec-tric welding to prevent damage on the tine rotor bearings and the gearbox.

1. Hold the tip to be welded (Fig. 83/1) to the old tine and make a cutting mark.

2. Cut the old tine on the mark (Fig. 84/1).

3. Attach the tip to be welded (Fig. 84/2) on the tine stump, solder with root of the seam (Fig. 84/3) and let the tine cool.

4. After the covering layer welding (Fig. 84/6) the tine is again ready for use.

Materials

Use wire electrodes for MAGC/MAGM-welding of non-alloyed, low-alloyed, heat resistant and fine-grained steel, e.g. Union K 52 (Thyssen).

Use bar electrodes labelled: SH black 3 K SH green K 70 SH Ni 2 K 90 SH Ni 2 K 100.

Fig. 83

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12.5 Friction clutch of PTO shaft

The PTO shaft W2400 is provided with a friction clutch (Fig. 85/1). In case of a standstill of the rotors due to stones or other foreign particles being caught among the tines, the friction clutch protects the gearbox elements from damage. Therefore, the proper function of the friction clutch should always be ensured.

On heavy or stony soils the friction clutch en-gages from time to time. This causes a slightly increased temperature. The friction clutch be-comes "lukewarm". If this slightly increased tem-perature will not be reached on stony soils, the clutch should be "aired". This is also required

• before the first operation

• after a prolonged standstill and

• if the operating temperature (slightly in-creased temperature when operating on stony soils) is not achieved.

Fig. 85

Caution!

The soil tillage implement may only be used with a properly func-tioning friction clutch.

High humidity, heavy pollution or cleaning the implement with a high pressure cleaner endanger the function of the friction clutch. The friction lining might cake. "Air" the friction clutch to ensure a proper function.

Exchange the friction clutch if it has been damaged due to over-heating.

Airing" the friction clutch

1. Pull the friction clutch off the drive shaft of the gearbox (please follow the advice of the PTO shaft manufacturer).

2. Tighten Allen screw (on the scribed circle of the fitting screws) until the stop. This way the friction discs are relieved.

3. Attach the friction clutch to the drive shaft of the gearbox and turn by hand or connect to the tractor and with the tractor let the PTO shaft run slowly for approx. 10 seconds. This way caking caused by rust or humidity among the clutch disks are removed.

4. Pull the friction clutch of the gearbox drive shaft..

5. Turn back the Allen screw until the initial spring pre-tensioning has been provided again.

Now the friction clutch is ready for operation. Connect the PTO shaft with the tractor and the soil tillage implement..


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12.6 Bolt torques

Torques [Nm] depending on bolt / nut quality Thread

Spanner size [mm]

8.8 10.9 12.9

M 8 25 35 41

M 8x1 13

27 38 41

M 10 49 69 83

M 10x1 16 (17)

52 73 88

M 12 86 120 145

M 12x1,5 18 (19)

90 125 150

M 14 135 190 230

M 14x1,5 22

150 210 250

M 16 210 300 355

M 16x1,5 24

225 315 380

M 18 290 405 485

M 18x1,5 27

325 460 550

M 20 410 580 690

M 20x1,5 30

460 640 770

M 22 550 780 930

M 22x1,5 32

610 860 1050

M 24 710 1000 1200

M 24x2 36

780 1100 1300

M 27 1050 1500 1800

M 27x2 41

1150 1600 1950

M 30 1450 2000 2400

M 30x2 46

1600 2250 2700

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