Amazone E+S Operation Manual

Amazone E+S Operation Manual

Winter application spreader
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Operation manual and setting chart
MG 786
DB 786 (GB) 02.02
Printed in Germany
Winter application spreader
$0$=21( (  6
GB
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  • Page 1 Winter application spreader $0$=21( (  6 Operation manual and setting chart Before starting work, MG 786 please carefully read DB 786 (GB) 02.02 adhere this Printed in Germany operation manual and safety advice.
  • Page 2 Preface Dear Customer, The winter application spreader is a machine from the comprehensive range of products of AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG. To make full use of your newly purchased machine, please carefully read and adhere to this operation manual before starting to operate with your machine.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fitting the PTO shaft .........................20 Hydraulic drive...........................22 Mounting and dismounting .........................23 Mounting............................24 5.1.1 E+S with PTO shaft .....................24 5.1.2 E+S with hydraulic motor .....................25 Dismounting ..........................25 Initial fitting and matching up of the PTO shaft .................26 Transport on public roads ........................27...
  • Page 4 Contents Contents................................. page Putting into operation ......................... 28 Filling the spreader ........................28 Setting the mounting height...................... 29 Setting the working width ......................29 7.3.1 Checking the spreading width..................29 Swivelling the spread fan ......................30 Setting the spread rate ......................31 7.5.1 Spread rate check .......................
  • Page 5: Details About The Machine

    Details about the machine Type plate Type plate on the machine. Range of application The spreader for winter application AMAZONE E + S is suited for spreading grit, sand, salt and mixtures. Manufacturer AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG P.
  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Max. operational hydraulic pressure: 230 bar. 1.6.2 Hydraulic connections Required for the hydraulic drive of the spreading discs (E+S H): 1 single acting spool valve and one pressure free return flow. The hydraulic shutter control (special option) requires a double acting spool valve.
  • Page 7: Designated Use Of The Machine

    Designated use of the machine The designated use for the winter application spreader AMAZONE E+S is for the exclusive use only for winter service on roads and ways, etc. and in road construction for spreading grit and sand on the...
  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety Safety This instruction manual contains basic advice, which Identification of advice in this has to be observed when mounting, operating and instruction manual maintaining the machine. Thus, this instruction manual has implicitly to be read by the operator before starting to operate and this book must be made available to him.
  • Page 9: Attention" Pictographs And "Advice" Pictographs On The Machine

    Safety 2.3.4 "Attention" pictographs and "advice" pictographs on the machine • Attention pictographs indicate dangerous points on the machine. Observing these pictographs means safety for all persons using this machine. 912312 The attention pictographs always are linked to 912336 safety/warning symbols. MD 083 •...
  • Page 10 Safety Picture No.: 912 304 Gelenkwellenlänge beachten (sonst Getriebeschaden). Siehe Betriebsanleitung. Veiller impérativement à longueur transmission (risque d’endommagement du boîtier). Voir le manuel d’utilisation. Check correct p.t.o. shaft length (otherwise gearbox damage will result). - see instruction book. Geeft aandacht aan de lengte van de aftakas zoals de gebruikshandleiding 912 304 aangeeft, anders kan de aandrijfkast beschadigen.
  • Page 11 Safety Picture No.: 912 312 Vorderachsentlastung des Schleppers beachten. Rührfinger, Auslauföffnungen und Streuschaufeln sauber und funktionsfähig halten. Veiller à la bonne adhérence de l’essieu avant. Maintenir propres et opérationnels les agitateurs, les orifices d’alimentation et les aubes. Bear in mind front axle weight reduction. Always keep agitator fingers, outlets and vanes clean and replace when worn or damaged.
  • Page 12 Safety Picture No.: 1480-03-05.01-0 Explanation: Max. PTO shaft rev. speed 540 1/min. Picture No.: MD 093 Explanation: Danger from rotating machine parts. Never touch rotating shafts, spreading discs, etc. MD 093 Picture No.: MD 079 Explanation: Danger because of flinging spreading material particles.
  • Page 13: Safety Conscious Operation

    [kg/l]. 7. Before beginning to move, check surrounding Payload area (children etc.). Ensure sufficient visibility. E+S 200 1000 kg 8. Sitting or standing on the implement during E+S 300 1000 kg operation or during transport is not permissible.
  • Page 14: General Safety And Accident Prevention Advice For Mounted Implements

    Safety 2.5.2 General safety accident 10. Before switching on the PTO shaft take care that no one stays in the danger zone of the prevention advice mounted implement. implements 11. Never switch on the tractor PTO while engine is stopped. 1.
  • Page 15 Safety 8. Before starting to do repair work to the hydraulic system release the pressure by actuating the control lever accordingly, lower machine to the ground and stop vehicle engine. 9. The period of use of any hose circuit should not exceed six years including a possible storing period of two years maximum.
  • Page 16: General Safety And Accident Prevention Advice For Maint-Enance, Repair And Cleaning

    7. Any spare parts fitted must, as a minimum meet with implement manufacturers' fixed technical standards. Using original AMAZONE spare parts for example ensures this. Non original parts invalidate warranty and contravene these documentation for safe use. DB 534 02. 02...
  • Page 17: Description Of Product

    • multiple spread width reducer (7). The spreader is as standard equipped with: • Tractor-3-point linkage cat. I and II.. • Drive via Walterscheid PTO shaft (E+S) or hydraulic motor (E+S H). • Pre-selection switch for spread rate setting. • Guard screen.
  • Page 18: Function

    Description of product Function The spreading material slides down the hopper walls to the discharge opening (1) in the bottom group (2). The agitator (3) provides an even spreading material flow on to the spreading disc. The spreading disc (4) rotates in clockwise direction an is provided with 6 spreading vanes (5).
  • Page 19: On Receipt Of The Machine

    On receipt of the machine On receipt of the machine The spreader (1) is supplied with PTO shaft (2). Check that no damage has been caused in transit and all parts are present according to the delivery note. Function control Carry out a function control after receipt of the machine (1).
  • Page 20: Pto Shaft Drive

    On receipt of the machine PTO shaft drive The reduction gear (i = 1:2) for the spreading disc and the agitator is driven via the PTO shaft. With this gearbox the spreading disc rev. speed is approx. 270 at a PTO shaft rev. speed of 540 min Fitting the PTO shaft Danger of tipping over.
  • Page 21 On receipt of the machine Pull off protective half. ZA 015a Before fitting the PTO shaft clean and grease the gearbox input shaft Slacken greasing nipple (1) Apply PTO shaft (2). Affix connecting yoke (3) with shear bolt (4). Screw in grease nipple (1). ZA 016a Assembly of PTO shaft guard: Push on guard half (1).
  • Page 22: Hydraulic Drive

    On receipt of the machine Hydraulic drive The spreading disc and the agitator are driven via the hydraulic motor (1). This requires on the towing vehicle: • 1 single acting spool valve • 1 pressure free oil return flow. • A pump capacity on the towing vehicle of min. 26 l/min.
  • Page 23: Mounting And Dismounting

    Mounting and dismounting Mounting and dismounting Danger of tipping over. For mounting and dismounting place the spreader on level ground. Don’t lift at the front. Danger of tipping over! Mount and dismount the spreader only with an empty hopper. Any operation on the spreader should only be carried out with switched off motor pressure-free...
  • Page 24: Mounting

    Secure the lower link arms of the tractor with stabilising rods or chains. 5.1.1 E+S with PTO shaft Push the PTO shaft on to the tractor universal joint shaft. On towing vehicle and implement only Ensure a proper catching of the PTO use PTO shaft with complete guard and shaft connection.
  • Page 25: E+S With Hydraulic Motor

    Dismount the spreader from the towing vehicle. hydraulic rams and motors according to the advice in the instructions. (E+S) Fix PTO shaft with the upper link pin in the upper link shackle. When fitting the hydraulic hoses to the (E+SH) Place couplings for the hydraulic hoses in vehicle hydraulic sockets always ensure the provided retainers.
  • Page 26: Initial Fitting And Matching Up Of The Pto Shaft

    Mounting and dismounting Initial fitting and matching up of the PTO shaft When initially fitting, match PTO shaft to the vehicle. As this matching only applies for this specific vehicle type, check or repeat PTO shaft matching when changing vehicles. Observe the instruction manual of the PTO shaft manufacturer.
  • Page 27: Transport On Public Roads

    Transport on public roads Transport on public roads For travelling on public roads with the spreader mounting to a towing vehicle observe the traffic regulations in force in your country. Vehicle owners as well as the operators are responsible for adhering to the legal traffic regulations of their country According to the harmonised European traffic regulations traffic lights and warning plates are...
  • Page 28: Putting Into Operation

    Putting into operation Putting into operation The max. angling of the PTO shaft cross joint must not exceed 25°. To avoid a grinding of the spreading material and thus an increased wear of Always switch off the pto shaft in case the agitator and the float hopper bottom of too large angling or when it is not open the shutters wide enough so that...
  • Page 29: Setting The Mounting Height

    Putting into operation Setting the mounting height Set the mounting height of the spreader with filled hopper on to 60 cm (up to 4 m working width).. Measure on the spreading disc front side - (a = 60) and rear side (b = 60) from ground surface.
  • Page 30: Swivelling The Spread Fan

    Putting into operation Swivelling the spread fan The material spread from the spreading discs forms the spread fan which can be swivelled by twisting the bottom group (1) within the range of the scale (2). The spread fan created by the Procedure: Lift the bottom group locking ratchet (4) and twist the bottom group (1) either in clockwise direction...
  • Page 31: Setting The Spread Rate

    Putting into operation Setting the spread rate The shutter slide position depends on: • the kind of spreading material (sand salt or mixture) characteristics (granular, coarse/fine, moist, dry). • the desired spreading width [m]. • the intended operational speed [km/h]. •...
  • Page 32: Spread Rate Check

    Putting into operation 7.5.1 Spread rate check Fl [m²/min] = W [m/min] x A [m] The spread rate [g/m²] depends on: Fl: Area efficiency • the shutter position. W: Travelled distance • the operational speed. A: Working width • the PTO shaft rev. speed. F [m/h] •...
  • Page 33 Putting into operation 3. Spread rate checking procedure Place a plastic wrap underneath the spreader. Lower the spreader to its lowest position. Move the working width reducer in its lowest position. Start the towing vehicle’s engine. With the manual gas lever constantly set the engine’s rev. speed according to the PTO shaft rev.
  • Page 34: Cleaning, Maintenance And Repair

    Any spare parts fitted must, as a minimum meet with implement manufacturers' fixed technical standards. Using original AMAZONE spare parts for example ensures this. All hydraulic hoses must be checked for their operational safety regular intervals. Exchange in case of damage or ageing.
  • Page 35: Dismantling Of Bottom Group

    Cleaning, maintenance and repair 8.1.1 Dismantling of bottom group Twist the agitator (1) in counter clockwise direction and remove. Lift the bottom group locking ratchet (2) and pull out the bottom group (3) to the rear. The re-assembly is done in vice versa order. Lubrication 8.2.1 Greasing of PTO shaft...
  • Page 36: Gearbox Oil

    Cleaning, maintenance and repair 8.2.2 Gearbox oil The gearbox is supplied with sufficient oil by the manufacturer. With horizontally mounted implement and after having removed the oil drain plug (1) the oil level should be visible on the lower edge of the hole. A refilling of oil normally is not necessary.
  • Page 37: Exchange Of Spreading Vanes

    Cleaning, maintenance and repair Exchange of spreading vanes Exchange spreading vanes as soon as breakage by wear can be noted. Take care when fitting the spreading vanes. The open side of the L-shaped spreading vanes (1) shows in rotating direction (2). Exchange spreading vane as follows: Remove spreading width reducer.
  • Page 38: Sand

    PTO shaft rev. speed: 540 R.P.M. Distance between spreading disc and ground: 60 cm Setting chart values are indicated in g/m².
  • Page 39: Setting Charts

    Setting charts Thawing salt DB 534 02. 02...
  • Page 40: Moraine Grit

    Setting charts Moraine grit DB 534 02. 02...
  • Page 41: Slag

    Setting charts Slag DB 534 02. 02...
  • Page 42 DB 534 02. 02...
  • Page 43 DB 534 02. 02...
  • Page 44 P. O. Box 51 Tel.: ++49 (0) 54 05 50 1-0 Telefax: ++49 (0) 54 05 50 11 93 D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste e-mail: amazone@amazone.de http:// www.amazone.de Germany Branch factories at: D-27794 Hude • D-04249 Leipzig • F-57602 Forbach Subsidiaries in England and France Factories for mineral fertiliser broadcasters, -storage halls, - handling systems.

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