Rabe Pavo V 140 Operating Instructions Manual

Rabe Pavo V 140 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Pavo V 140 / PAVO VHA 140 with PAVOtronic Series 1 Serial no. EN: Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 © Copyright Grégoire-Besson GmbH, Germany. Copying or reproducing of this publication in other media, translations or use of extracts or parts are not permitted without the express permission of Grégoire-Besson GmbH. All rights reserved. The contents of these operating instruc- tions may change without notice.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    If you have any questions, contact your specialist dealer or us directly at: Grégoire-Besson GmbH • Am Rabewerk 1 • D-49152 Bad Essen • Germany Phone: +49(0) 5472-7710 • Fax: +49(0) 5472-771100 info@rabe-agri.eu • www.rabe-agri.eu Before start-up, read and take note of the operating instructions and safety instructions!
  • Page 4 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 09.2011...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Contents Introduction ......................3 For your safety ....................9 Explanations about these operating instructions .............9 Symbol descriptions .....................9 target audience of these operating instructions ............9 General safety information ..................10 Intended use ........................10 Who may operate the implement? ................10 Operator's position .....................
  • Page 6 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Contents Ballast weight ......................28 Preparing the PAVOtronic ..................29 5.3.1 Setting the language on the PAVOtronic ............29 5.3.2 Mounting the suction foot to the PAVOtronic ..........29 5.. Securing the PAVOtronic in the tractor cab ............0 Coupling the implement ................31 Coupling the bottom links ..................31 Coupling the top link ....................31 Connecting the hydraulics, PAVOtronic and lighting .........32...
  • Page 7 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Contents 10.4 Engaging the transport lock ..................54 10.5 turning the plough to the transport position ............55 10.6 Checking the position of the top link ..................56 10.7 travelling by road .......................56 11.0 Working in the field ..................57 11.1 Working speed ......................57 11.2...
  • Page 8 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Contents 16.0 Maintenance....................80 16.1 Safety instructions - Maintenance and repair ............80 16.2 Maintenance schedule ....................81 16.3 torques ........................82 16.4 tyre air pressure ......................82 16.5 Lubricating points .......................83 16.6 Checking the hydraulic system ................85 17.0 Service mode on the Pavotronic..............86 17.1 Switching service mode on or off ................86 17.2...
  • Page 9: For Your Safety

    Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 Safety 1.0 For your safety Explanations about these operating instructions The individual descriptions are complemented by photographs and diagrams. We would like to advise you that the implement depicted in the photos may differ from the standard scope of delivery.
  • Page 10: General Safety Information

    Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 Safety General safety information Take note of the safety instructions • in the interests of your own safety • in the interests of the safety of your colleagues • in order to guarantee the safety of the equipment A number of hazards may occur as the result of incorrect operation of agricultural imple- ments and equipment.
  • Page 11: Operator's Position

    Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 Safety Operator's position The operator's position is on the driver's seat of the tractor. This is where the implement is operated from. The implement may only be operated by a single person, from the driver's seat of the tractor.
  • Page 12: Safety Instructions - Loading

    Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 Safety DANGER Risk of accident due to rotating components! • Only carry out work on rotating components when the implement is at a standstill. • Secure the implement to prevent unauthorised start-up while such work is in progress.
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions - Coupling And Uncoupling

    Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 1.10 Safety instructions - Coupling and uncoupling WARNING Risk of accident while coupling the implement to and uncoupling it from the tractor. • During coupling and uncoupling, no person may stand between the tractor and the implement;...
  • Page 14: Ballast Calculation

    Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 Safety 1.12 Ballast calculation WARNING Risk of accident due to inadequate steering and braking power and stability caused by incorrectly configured ballast offset. Incorrectly configured or absent ballast offset may negatively affect the steering, braking and stability of the tractor.
  • Page 15: Safety Instructions - Care, Maintenance And Repair

    Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 Safety 1.15 Safety instructions - Care, maintenance and repair WARNING Risk of accident when performing maintenance work. • You should always work with particular care and never in a hurry. • When working on the mounted implement:...
  • Page 16 Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 Safety Risk of accident due to defective brake systems (dependent on equipment). Improper repairs to the brake systems cause the brakes to fail and result in serious accidents. • Adjustment and repair work on brake systems may only be performed by individuals with the proper technical training or by service centres.
  • Page 17: Meaning Of The Safety Symbols On The Implement

    Pavo V 140 / VHA 140 Safety symbols 1.16 Meaning of the safety symbols on the implement The following labels are affixed to the implement, for your safety. These labels must not be removed. Damaged or illegible labels must be replaced.
  • Page 18 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 09.2011...
  • Page 19: Scope Of Delivery

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Scope of delivery 2.0 Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Before start-up, check the delivery for completeness. Inform your dealer, importer or manufacturer immediately in writing of any missing parts or parts damaged during transport. Basic equipment The following form part of the implement delivery:...
  • Page 20: Description Of The Implement

    150 mm diameter guarantee that the design is both robust and durable. The Pavo V 140 can be supplied as either a 5, 6 or 7-furrow variant and the Pavo VHA 140 as a 5 or 6-furrow variant.
  • Page 21: Description Of The Assemblies

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Implement description Description of the assemblies Fig. 3: Description of the assemblies 1) Tower 2) Rotation cylinder ) Parallelogram cylinder 4) Working width cylinder 5) Frame 6) Combination wheel Fig. 4: tower 7) Plough body 8) Disc coulter [additional equipment] 3.2.1 tower the tower consists of:...
  • Page 22: Transport Lock

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Implement description Fig. 5: transport lock 3.2.3 transport lock The transport lock (1) secures the imple- ment in the transport position. The transport lock must be placed into the transport position. W = Working position t = Transport position NOtE The transport lock (1) can also...
  • Page 23: Combination Wheel

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Implement description Fig. 8: Combination wheel 3.2.7 Combination wheel The combination wheel is designed as a combined transport and support wheel. During transport, the wheel serves as a transport wheel. During work, the combination wheel serves as a support wheel and controls the depth of the implement.
  • Page 24: Pavotronic" Electronic Control

    Track setting • Turn setting • Working width • Combination wheel working depth 3.3.2 Layout of control unit Fig. 11: PAVOtronic RABE the display shows: the last selected work mode Furche symbol field Display PAVO operating instructions Function buttons Eine Taste drücken...
  • Page 25: Technical Data

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 technical data technical data 3.4.1 Dimensions and weight in basic configuration V 140 V/80 V 140 VI/80 type V 140 VII/80 VHA 140 V/80 VHA 140 VI/80 Weight (kg) 2260 2510 2760 Tractor from kW/hp 147/200 162/220 177/240...
  • Page 26: Weight Of Additional Equipment

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 technical data V 140 V/80 V 140 VI/80 type V 140 VII/80 VHA 140 V/80 VHA 140 VI/80 Leg dimensions (mm) 80x0 80x0 80x0 Tyres 1.0/55-16 Air pressure 4 bar / 400 kPa / 58 PSI Three-point linkage Cat III / IV Hydraulic connections...
  • Page 27: The Type Plate And Its Position

    Fig. 12: Position of the type plate The type plate is attached to the left-hand side of the tower and displays the following: Rabe Agri GmbH D-49152 Bad Essen Type: PAVO V 140 VI 000000-1 2011 Implement Implement Year of designation serial no.
  • Page 28: Preparations

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparations 5.0 Preparations DANGER Risk of accident due to crushing between tractor and implement. • When coupling the implement, do not stand between the tractor and the implement. Non-compliance may result in serious or fatal injuries. WARNING Risk of accident due to crushing during set-up and adjustment.
  • Page 29: Preparing The Pavotronic

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparations Preparing the PAVOtronic 5.3.1 Setting the language on the PAVOtronic For instructions on setting the display language, see Chapter 17.5 on page 87. Fig. 15: Inserting the suction foot 5.3.2 Mounting the suction foot to the PAVOtronic Before first use, the suction foot must be attached to the PAVOtronic.
  • Page 30: Securing The Pavotronic In The Tractor Cab

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparations Fig. 17: Securing the PAVOtronic 5.3.3 Securing the PAVOtronic in the tractor cab ► 1.) Release the clamping lever (a) of the suction holder foot. ► 2.) Push the suction holder of the PAVOtronic onto a smooth surface in an easily accessible place in the tractor cab ►...
  • Page 31: Coupling The Implement

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Coupling the implement 6.0 Coupling the implement Coupling the bottom links NOtE Always additionally consult the operating instructions of the tractor Fig. 20: Adjusting the bottom links manufacturer when coupling. ► Set the bottom links (1) to the same height.
  • Page 32: Connecting The Hydraulics, Pavotronic And Lighting

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Connecting the supply 7.0 Connecting the hydraulics, PAVOtronic and lighting NOtE • Route all connecting cables carefully and make allowances for slight movements of the mounted equipment. • Do not route connecting cables in the vicinity of slewing or rotating components. Connecting hydraulic connections DANGER Risk of accident due to hydraulic fluid escaping at high pressure.
  • Page 33: Connecting The Pavotronic

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Connecting the supply Fig. 23: Hydraulic connections ► Check the operating pressure of the hydraulic system on the tractor. Max. operating pressure = 210 bar ► Turn off tractor hydraulic system or switch to floating position (depressurise). ►...
  • Page 34: Connecting The Lighting

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Connecting the supply Connecting the lighting Fig. 25: Connecting the lighting ► Connect the connection cable for the lighting to the lighting socket (1) on the tractor. 8.0 Folding up the support Fig. 26: Lifting the implement slightly ►...
  • Page 35: Preparation For Use

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use 9.0 Preparation for use Before commencing work in the field, the implement must be prepared for use. to this end, a number of settings must be made: • Adjust the disc coulter •...
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Overlap

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use Fig. 30: Adjusting the disc coulter overlap 9.1.2 Adjusting the overlap The lateral overlap (W) of the disc coulter (1) is factory-set to approximately 5 - 6 cm. Adjustment: ► Undo the bolts (4). ►...
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Skimmers (Additional Equipment)

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use Adjusting the skimmers (additional equipment) 9.2.1 Height adjustment It is possible to adjust the height of the Fig. 33: Adjusting the skimmer height skimmers (1). The height (H) is factory-set to approxi- mately 18 cm.
  • Page 38: Setting Pavotronic "Furrow" / "On-Land" Work Mode

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use Setting Pavotronic “furrow” / “on-land” work mode Switch work mode Fig. 35: Pavotronic FURROW -> On-LAnD RABE On-LAnD -> FURROW (shown in the example) Onland PAVO NOtE Eine Taste drücken PAVOtronic For instructions on setting the display language, see Chapter 17.5 on page...
  • Page 39: Basic Settings - Ploughing In The Furrow

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - Furrow Basic settings - Ploughing in the FURROW The basic settings described below for the “FURROW” work mode are saved, and do not have to be set again when the implement is started up again. It is only necessary to set the mode again if: •...
  • Page 40: Switching On The Pavotronic

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - Furrow 9.4.3 Switching on the PAVOtronic Operating information Operation Display Button or tractor hydraulics ► Switch on the PAVOtronic The display shows the last selected work mode Furche (“FURROW” or “On-LAnD”). PAVO Display: Eine Taste drücken...
  • Page 41: Adjusting The First Plough Body Working Width (Track Setting Forwards)

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - Furrow 9.4.5 Adjusting the first plough body working width (track setting forwards) Fig. 37: First plough body working width W1 = First plough body working width Furrow edge Centre of tractor (1) = Parallelogram cylinder Centre of bearer Operating information...
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Turn Setting

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - Furrow 9.4.6 Adjusting the turn setting Fig. 38: turn setting (1) = Parallelogram cylinder (a) = Indicator (b) = Marking ring Operating information Operation Display Button or tractor hydraulics ► Press the “Turn setting” button. Furche W e n d e e i n - s t e l l u n g :...
  • Page 43: Presetting The Working Width

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - Furrow 9.4.8 Presetting the working width Furrow edge Fig. 39: Working width Preset the working width (W) to approx. 45 cm with the working width gauge (1). NOtE Fig. 40: Working width gauge If the set working width is too narrow (26 - 40 cm) there is a risk that, when the first...
  • Page 44: Basic Settings - On-Land Ploughing

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - On-land Basic settings - On-land ploughing The basic settings described below for the “On-land ploughing” work mode are saved, and do not have to be set again when the implement is started up again. It is only necessary to set the mode again if: •...
  • Page 45: Switching On The Pavotronic

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - On-land 9.5.3 Switching on the PAVOtronic Operating information Operation Display Button or tractor hydraulics ► Switch on the PAVOtronic The display shows the last selected work mode Onland (“FURROW” or “On-LAnD”). PAVO Display: Eine Taste drücken...
  • Page 46: Adjusting The Turn Setting

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - On-land 9.5.5 Adjusting the turn setting Fig. 42: turn setting (1) = Parallelogram cylinder (a) = Indicator (b) = Marking ring Operating information Operation Display Button or tractor hydraulics ► Press the “Turn setting” button. Onland W e n d e e i n - s t e l l u n g :...
  • Page 47: Track Setting Of First Plough Body (Track Gauge)

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - On-land 9.5.6 track setting of first plough body (track gauge) Fig. 43: track gauge The track setting of the first plough body corresponds with the working position of Centre of tractor the first plough body.
  • Page 48: Resetting The Track Setting Of First Plough Body

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - On-land 9.5.7 Resetting the track setting of first plough body Operating information Operation Display Button or tractor hydraulics ► Press the “Track position backwards” button. ► Actuate the control device - green - until Onland the parallelogram cylinder rests against S p u r e i n -...
  • Page 49: Presetting The Working Width Of Each Plough Body

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use - On-land 9.5.8 Presetting the working width of each plough body Fig. 45: Working width Furrow edge Preset the working width (W) to approx. 45 cm with the working width gauge (1). (1) = Working width gauge Fig.
  • Page 50: Rotation Test

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use Rotation test CAUtION Risk of accident due to collision with the raised or rotating plough. Make sure that the implement does not collide with anything in its raised state, even during rotation. •...
  • Page 51 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Preparation for use After approximately 8 seconds, a new rotation can be initiated. ► Actuate the control device - red - again If, during rotation, it appears that the Fig. 50: Bottom link adjustment implement is not lifted high enough: •...
  • Page 52: Travelling By Road

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 travel by road 10.0 travelling by road DANGER Risk of accident when travelling by road in working position due to the shifting centre of gravity and the high load on the three-point power lift. • The implement may only be transported by road when in the transport position.
  • Page 53: Lifting The Implement Slightly

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 travel by road Fig. 55: Lifting the implement slightly 10.1 Lifting the implement slightly ► Lift the implement with the three-point power lift until the support (1) and the combination wheel (2) are free of the ground. 10.2 Setting the plough to a narrow working width Operation Display...
  • Page 54: Turning The Combination Wheel To The Transport Position

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 travel by road 10.3 turning the combination wheel to Fig. 56: turning the combination wheel to the transport position the transport position DANGER Risk of accident when turning due to the combination wheel turning and the high weight of the wheel.
  • Page 55: Turning The Plough To The Transport Position

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 travel by road 10.5 turning the plough to the transport position CAUtION Risk of accident due to collision with the raised or rotating plough. Make sure that the implement does not collide with anything in its raised state, even during rotation. •...
  • Page 56: Checking The Position Of The Top Link

    Adjust the speed of travel to the road conditions. Fig. 63: Check before moving off Maximum speed = 0 kph RABE PAVOtronic Before moving off, check that: (a) the support is folded up (b) the spindle of the combination wheel is...
  • Page 57: Working In The Field

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.0 Working in the field 11.1 Working speed the working speed is between 4 kph and 8 kph, dependent among other things on: • the composition of the ground transport position Fig.
  • Page 58: Lifting The Implement Slightly

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field Fig. 68: Implement raised 11.2.2 Lifting the implement slightly ► Lift the implement with the three-point power lift until the combination wheel (1) is free of the ground. 11.2.3 Disengaging the transport lock Fig.
  • Page 59: Turning The Plough To The Working Position

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.2.4 turning the plough to the working position CAUtION Risk of accident due to collision with the raised or rotating plough. Make sure that the implement does not collide with anything in its raised state, even during rotation.
  • Page 60: Turning The Combination Wheel To The Working Position

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.2.5 turning the combination wheel Fig. 72: Combination wheel in the working position to the working position DANGER Risk of accident when turning due to the combination wheel turning and the high weight of the wheel.
  • Page 61: Folding The Pick-Up Arm For The Packer (Additional Equipment) Out Into The Working Position

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.2.7 Folding the pick-up arm for Fig. 75: Pick-up arm the packer (additional equipment) out into the working position DANGER Risk of accident when folding out the pick-up arm, due to the high weight of the component.
  • Page 62: Adjusting The Working Radius Of The Pick-Up Arm (Additional Equipment)

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.2.8 Adjusting the working radius of Fig. 77: Adjusting the working radius of the pick-up arm the pick-up arm (additional equipment) DANGER Risk of accident when adjusting the pick-up arm, due to the high weight of the component and to spring tension.
  • Page 63: Securing The Subsoil Decompactors (Additional Equipment)

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.2.9 Securing the subsoil decompactors Fig. 79: Subsoil decompactor (additional equipment) NOtE When parking the Pavo, the subsoil decompactors must be folded in. The Pavo must not be set down on the subsoil decompactors. ►...
  • Page 64: Adjustment During Ploughing

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.3 Adjustment during ploughing NOtE The PAVOtronic must be switched on during work. 11.3.1 Working information During ploughing, you can make or modify the following settings: • Incline and tilt • Skimmer •...
  • Page 65: Setting The Working Depth - Furrow And On-Land

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.3.3 Setting the working depth - Fig. 81: Working depth Furrow and on-land The working depth (D) is set using the combination wheel (1). So that the plough runs parallel (P) to the ground, the height of the bottom links (2) and the length of the top link (3) must be adjusted from the tractor.
  • Page 66: Adjusting The Working Width Of Each Plough Body - Ploughing In The Furrow

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field - Furrow 11.3.4 Adjusting the working width of each plough body - Ploughing in the furrow Fig. 83: Working width of each plough body The working width (W) can be set to between 26 and 55 cm.
  • Page 67: Changing The First Plough Body Working Width - Ploughing In The Furrow

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field - Furrow 11.3.5 Changing the first plough body working width - Ploughing in the furrow Fig. 85: First plough body working width W1 = First plough body working width (1) = Parallelogram cylinder Furrow edge Centre of tractor Centre of bearer...
  • Page 68: Adjusting The Working Width Of Each Plough Body - On-Land Ploughing

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field - On-land 11.3.6 Adjusting the working width of each plough body - On-land ploughing Fig. 86: Working width Furrow edge The working width (W) can be set to between 26 and 55 cm. •...
  • Page 69: Track Setting Of First Plough Body (Track Gauge) - On-Land Ploughing

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field - On-land 11.3.7 track setting of first plough body (track gauge) - On-land ploughing Fig. 88: First plough body working width Centre of tractor Centre of bearer Furrow edge The track (t) should be max. 1.4 m. If the track gauge is larger than this, working width adjustment can only be used to a limited extent (limit stop of...
  • Page 70: Readjusting The Disc Coulter (Additional Equipment)

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.3.8 Readjusting the disc coulter Fig. 89: Adjusting the disc coulter (additional equipment) The depth and distance to the plough body can be set for each disc coulter, see Chapter 9.1 on page . 11.3.9 Readjusting the skimmer Fig.
  • Page 71: 10 Readjusting The Trash Board (Additional Equipment)

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.3.10 Readjusting the trash board (additional equipment) The trash boards must be adjusted so that Fig. 91: trash board the flow of earth is not slowed down too much. With crumbling soil, the trash boards are only needed to scrape off and skim the upper furrow crown.
  • Page 72: 12 Adjusting The Restoring Force Of The Hydraulic Stone Protection System (Additional Equipment)

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 11.3.12 Adjusting the restoring force of Fig. 93: Adjusting the hydraulic stone protection system the hydraulic stone protection system (additional equipment) Set the restoring force so that the plough bodies sit firmly in the ground but can deflect upwards slightly over stones.
  • Page 73: After Ploughing

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 12.0 After ploughing After ploughing, the implement must be prepared for transport by road and moved from the working position to the transport position. to do so, the following preparations are necessary: •...
  • Page 74: Preparing The Plough For Transport By Road

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Working in the field 12.2 Preparing the plough for transport by road Before travelling by road with the implement, Fig. 95: Storage or working position it must be rotated out of storage or working position and into transport position. to do so, the following preparations are necessary: •...
  • Page 75: Parking And Storage

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Parking and storage 13.0 Parking and storage WARNING Risk of accident due to inadequate stability, incorrect Fig. 99: Parking position parking position or the support being absent. • The implement may only be parked in the working position, on the right-hand plough bodies and with the support folded down (parking position).
  • Page 76: Folding Down The Support

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Parking and storage Fig. 101: Lifting the implement slightly 13.3 Folding down the support ► Lift the implement with the three-point power lift until the support (1) is free of the ground. Fig. 102: Folding down the support ►...
  • Page 77: Uncoupling The Implement

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Uncoupling the implement 14.0 Uncoupling the implement Fig. 104: Disconnecting the lighting 14.1 Disconnecting the lighting ► Pull the connection cable for the lighting out of the lighting socket (1) on the tractor. Fig. 105: PAVOtronic connections 14.2 Disconnecting the PAVOtronic ►...
  • Page 78: Disconnecting Hydraulic Connections

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Uncoupling the implement 14.3 Disconnecting hydraulic connections DANGER Risk of accident due to hydraulic fluid escaping at high pressure. • When disconnecting, make sure that the hydraulic system on the tractor (floating position) and on the implement have been depressurised. Risk of accident and crushing due to the implement tipping over.
  • Page 79: Uncoupling The Bottom Links

    Do not use a pressure washer to clean bearings, or electronic and hydraulic components. • Using too high a pressure for cleaning can cause damage to paintwork. RABE Maintain a minimum distance of the cleaning nozzle from the implement PAVOtronic of approx. 0 cm. •...
  • Page 80: Maintenance

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Maintenance Fig. 111: PAVOtronic RABE PAVOtronic terminal ► PAVOtronic with a damp cloth, if necessary a mild household cleaner may be used in addition. NOtE PAVOtronic Store the PAVOtronic such that it is protected from moisture and cold.
  • Page 81: Maintenance Schedule

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Maintenance Risk of accident due to failure to perform maintenance tasks or not doing so properly. • Replace self-locking nuts during reassembly with new ones. • Do not replace self-locking nuts with normal nuts. • For threaded connections with spring washers, inspect the spring washers during reassembly, and if necessary replace with new ones.
  • Page 82: Torques

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Maintenance 16.3 torques Quality class Width 8.8 or 9.8 10.9 12.9 Size Across Flats Ib-ft Ib-ft Ib-ft 14,5 1057 2 (4) 116 129 1176 1674 125 1959 1445 1597 1178 2274 1677 2662 1964 Since tightening torques are dependent upon the condition of the surfaces (coefficient of friction) and on lubrication, the values in the table should only be taken as a guideline.
  • Page 83: Lubricating Points

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Maintenance 16.5 Lubricating points Lubricate all lubricating nipples: • after cleaning with a pressure washer • before the season • during the season, as specified in the table • On every after the season plough body Overview Position Before +...
  • Page 84 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Maintenance Position Before + After after the Every Every cleaning season 60 h 150 h Every Leg consoles Pivot bearing on support and transport wheel + wheel height adjustment limit stop Disc coulter 09.2011...
  • Page 85: Checking The Hydraulic System

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Maintenance 16.6 Checking the hydraulic system Risk of injury and infection from hydraulic fluid. Fluids (hydraulic oil) escaping under high pressure may penetrate the skin and cause severe injury! • Use suitable tools when looking for Fig.
  • Page 86: Service Mode On The Pavotronic

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Service mode 17.0 Service mode on the Pavotronic The service mode is used to configure and test Fig. 113: Pavotronic the PAVOtronic. RABE Possible functions: Service • Ventil Test “Valve test” - check individual hydraulic...
  • Page 87: Performing A "Valve Test

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Service mode 17.3 Performing a “Valve test” Operation Operating information Display Button Service ► Select the “Valve test” function. Ventil Test Betriebsstunden Move the arrow (►) until it is next to Sprache Überwachung your selection. O.K.
  • Page 88: Querying The "Operating Hours

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Service mode 17.4 Querying the “Operating hours” Operation Operating information Display Button Service ► Select the “Operating hours” function. Ventil Test Betriebsstunden Move the arrow (►) until it is next to Sprache Überwachung your selection. O.K.
  • Page 89: Setting The "Language

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Service mode 17.5 Setting the “Language” Operation Operating information Display Button Service ► Select the “Language” function. Ventil Test Betriebsstunden Move the arrow (►) until it is next to Sprache Überwachung your selection. O.K. ► Select “Language”.
  • Page 90: Switching "Valve Monitoring" On Or Off

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Service mode 17.6 Switching “Valve monitoring” on or off Operation Operating information Display Button Service ► Select the “Valve monitoring” function. Ventil Test Betriebsstunden Move the arrow (►) until it is next to Sprache Überwachung your selection.
  • Page 91: Repair

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Repair 19.0 Repair Fig. 114: Replacement shear bolts 19.1 Replacing the leg shear bolt Every leg is fitted with a shear bolt. In the event that a shear bolt is broken, it must be replaced. Bolt size: shear bolt = M14 x 90 mm (WAF 22 mm) Always use original shear bolts.
  • Page 92: Replacing The Skimmer Shear Bolt

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Repair 19.2 Replacing the skimmer shear bolt Every leg is fitted with a shear bolt. In the event that a shear bolt is broken, it must be replaced. Fig. 116: Replacement shear bolts Bolt size: shear bolt = M16 x 60 mm (WAF 24 mm) Always use original shear bolts.
  • Page 93: Setting The Distance Between Angle Lever And The Limit Stop

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Repair 19.4 Setting the distance between Fig. 119: Adjusting the angle lever angle lever and the limit stop The distance between angle lever (1) and the limit stop (2) should be approximately  mm. ► Reduce hydraulic pressure.
  • Page 94: Bulbs In The Lighting System

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Disposal 19.6 Bulbs in the lighting system Fig. 121: Front lighting types used: Side light, soffit 12V / 5W Turn indicator 12V / 21W Brake light 12V / 21W Tail light, soffit 12V / 5W Fig.
  • Page 95: Appendix

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Appendix - Ballast calculation 21.0 Appendix 21.1 Ballast calculation - combination of the tractor and implement Coupling implements to the front and rear three point linkage must not result in the total permitted weight, axle load or tyre capacity of the tractor being exceeded. The front axle load of the tractor must be at least 20% of the empty weight of the tractor at all times.
  • Page 96 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Appendix - Ballast calculation Enter data obtained Value Value Value kg a = kg b = Calculations: x (c + d) - T x b + 0.2 x T Minimum front ballasting = I F min (for rear implement) a + b F min...
  • Page 97: Safety Symbols

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Appendix - Safety symbols 21.2 Safety symbols Labels are affixed to the implement, for your safety. These labels must not be removed. Damaged or illegible labels must be replaced. The position of safety symbols is detailed in the following outline. Fig.
  • Page 98: Hydraulic Diagram

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Appendix - Hydraulic diagram 21.3 Hydraulic diagram 09.2011...
  • Page 99: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity 09.2011...
  • Page 100 PAVO V140 / VHA 140 09.2011...
  • Page 101: Product Delivery / First Use Declaration

    PAVO V140 / VHA 140 Product delivery declaration 1) Delivery date Grégoire-Besson GmbH Product delivery / first use declaration Am Rabewerk 1 D-49152 Bad Essen Fax: +049(0) 5472 77 11 00 2) Implement designation: ______________________________ Type: ______________________________ Serial no.: Chassis no.: 3) Customer contact details: Surname: First name:...
  • Page 102 Order number 9900.01.71En01 Edition 09.2011 Version Language Translation of the original operating instructions Grégoire-Besson GmbH Am Rabewerk 1 D-49152 Bad Essen Germany Phone: +49(0) 5472-7710 Fax: +49(0) 5472-771100 info@rabe-agri.eu www.rabe-agri.eu Obtained from: (Dealer stamp)

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