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- Page 1 LELY LOTUS 460 / 520 Stabilo LOTUS 520 Stabilo T-H005.0802VT Operator’s manual www.lely.com innovators in agriculture Lely Industries N.V.
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- Page 3 ® LOTUS is a registered trademark. The right of exclusive use belongs to the companies of the LELY Group. ©2008. All rights reserved. Nothing from this publication may be reproduced and/or published by printing, photo- copying, microfilm or any other way without the prior written permission of LELY INDUSTRIES N.V.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
innovators in agriculture TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................page PREFACE .........................5 WARRANTY CONDITIONS .....................5 TYPE AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR MACHINE ............5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................6 EXPLANATION OF SAFETY DECALS ON THE MACHINE ..........7 1 INTRODUCTION......................8 2 LINKAGE TO THE TRACTOR...................9 3 TRANSPORT........................10 4 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS.....................11 Tine adjustment....................11 Rotor angle and working height...............11 5 OPERATING THE LOTUS®.....................12... - Page 6 innovators in agriculture EN-4...
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Page 7: Preface
innovators in agriculture PREFACE This Operator’s Manual is meant for personnel who operate the ma- chine and are responsible for its daily maintenance. Kindly read this entire manual prior to starting work. Instructions relating to your safety and/or that of others are marked in the margin by a warning triangle containing an ex- clamation mark. -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
- Use flashing lights or other safety signs, when required. - Do not stand on the machine. - Use genuine LELY parts only. - Remove the pressure from hydraulic systems before starting work on them and/or before coupling/uncoupling hydraulic hoses. -
Page 9: Explanation Of Safety Decals On The Machine
innovators in agriculture EXPLANATION OF SAFETY DECALS ON THE MACHINE - Read the operator’s manual carefully before operating the ma- chine. Observe instructions and safety rules during operation. - Danger! Moving parts. Stay clear of rotating machine parts. - Danger: flying objects! Maintain a sufficient, safe distance from the machine while the tractor engine is running. -
Page 10: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION The LELY LOTUS 460 and 520 are rotary tedders that are used for tedding mown grass and spreading out windrows. The tedders are equipped with the STABILO steering device. The LOTUS tedder is equipped with 4 rotors. Each rotor is fitted with six tine arms featuring double spring steel tines (fig. -
Page 11: Linkage To The Tractor
innovators in agriculture 2 LINKAGE TO THE TRACTOR Link the machine to the tractor as follows: - Adjust the tractor’s three-point-hitch arms at an equal height. - Fit the lower arms to the linkage pins (cat. II) of the three-point hitch. -
Page 12: Transport
innovators in agriculture 3 TRANSPORT The LOTUS tedder can be transported in the tractor hydraulics. - Secure the STABILO steering device with the locking pin (fig. 5). - Adjust the tines of the two inner rotors inwards (fig. 6). - Fold up the lateral rotors using the tractor hydraulics. - Block the hydraulic system by adjusting the tractor valve to the blocked position. -
Page 13: Machine Adjustments
(B). Rotor angle and working height The wheels have the following preferred setting: - LOTUS 460 Stabilo: highest/second-to-highest position; - LOTUS 520 Stabilo: second-to-highest/ middle position. A more level machine adjustment may be required when handling light crops or in windy conditions. -
Page 14: Operating The Lotus
innovators in agriculture ® 5 OPERATING THE LOTUS • Ensure no-one is near the machine at the moment the PTO is engaged. • Do not allow anyone to come within a 25 m radius of the machine during operation. • Stop the tractor engine before leaving the tractor cab. •... -
Page 15: Stabilo Steering Device
innovators in agriculture STABILO steering device When the machine is lifted, the STABILO steering device is locked au- tomatically. A conical pin is forced into the locking strip B through the tumbler A (fig. 12) to which the top link is fitted. Since the strip has several holes, the machine more or less remains in the angle that is applied at the moment of lifting. -
Page 16: Dismounting From The Tractor
innovators in agriculture 6 DISMOUNTING FROM THE TRACTOR - Lock the STABILO steering device (fig. 14). The machine can be stored in two positions; either folded out or folded up. The folded out position is recommended. Always place the machine on hard, even ground. - Storage in folded-out position: •... -
Page 17: Maintenance
innovators in agriculture 7 MAINTENANCE • Correct machine servicing is vital for ensuring reliable and safe operation. Maintenance after operation - Clean the machine thoroughly. - Check the tines and tine arms for tightness or any damage. - Grease the machine with an anti-corrosion agent. Pay special attention to the tines. -
Page 18: Periodic Maintenance
innovators in agriculture - Grease the pivots of the STABILO steering device every 40 working hours (fig. 20). - Grease or lubricate all remaining pivot points every 40 working hours. Periodic maintenance Periodic maintenance must be carried out: • at the start of the haymaking season; •... - Page 19 innovators in agriculture - Check whether all safety decals are on the machine and not dam- aged (fig. 23). B C D B (P/N 9.1170.0408.0) (P/N 9.1170.0407.6) -4x- (P/N 9.1170.0410.2) SHELL ALVANIA WR-0 P/N 9.1170.0420.5) 0.25 kg P/N 9.1170.0125.4) (P/N 16.61.175) - Check the gearbox for grease leakage.
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Page 20: Aoptional Extras
Supplement A innovators in agriculture OPTIONAL EXTRAS Extension kit for Stabilo steering device When the LOTUS Stabilo tedder is pulled behind a tractor with very wide rear tyres or when the tractor is on a large track width, the trac- tor's rear tyres may touch the machine when a bend is taken. -
Page 21: Btechnical Details
Supplement B innovators in agriculture TECHNICAL DETAILS ® LOTUS Stabilo Working width 4.60 m 5.20 m Transport width 2.75 m 2.75 m Transport height 2.50 m 2.60 m Transport length 2.20 m Tedding angle ca. 10° - 17° Number of rotors x tines 4 x 6 double tines Linkage category II... - Page 22 LELY INDUSTRIES NV Weverskade 110 NL-3147 PA Maassluis +31 (0)10 - 59 96 333 Fax +31 (0)10 - 59 96 444 www.lely.com Live Life Lely...
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