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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Terrano GX TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 8029 0207 ISSUE: 11/2016...
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HORSCH: ..............Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week. www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down- load for this purpose (not available in all languages).
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EC Declaration of Conformity Exchangeable equipment (Directive 2006/42/EC) The manufacturer HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 D-92421 Schwandorf hereby declares, that the product, Designation of machine: Cultivation tool Machine type: Terrano 4.3 GX Serial No. 34491250 Terrano 4.4 GX 34971250 Terrano 5.3 GX 34581250 Terrano 5.4 GX...
DANGER to the safety notes! Highlights a danger that will lead to death or HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- severe injury if it is not avoided. age or malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.
Service Consequential damage HORSCH Company would like you to be completely The machine has been manufactured by satisfied with your machine and our services. HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite the intended use deviations in placing quantity If you encounter any problems, please feel free up to total failure may be caused by e.g.:...
Safety and Spare parts Genuine spare parts and accessories from responsibility HORSCH have been specially designed for this machine. Spare parts and accessories which are not deliv- The following warnings and safety notes apply ered by us, have not been tested or approved by us.
The person has understood the operating ¾ service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to instructions and is able to implement the in- the following activities: formation given in the operating instructions Loading and transport accordingly.
Personal protective Clean soil from the folding areas before fold- ¾ ing up. Otherwise there could be damage to equipment the mechanics. If present: Secure the hydraulic cylinders on ¾ Missing or incomplete protective equipment undercarriage and drawbar in transport posi- increases the risk of health damage.
Have damage, that could affect safety and ¾ authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. that cannot be rectified by yourself, rectified The machine registration form must be com- by a qualified expert workshop.
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Use only appropriate means when searching ¾ specially trained by HORSCH. for leaks. Repair any damage immediately! Oil sprays can cause injuries and fire! Overhead lines Power sockets and connectors on the hydrau- ¾...
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Use in the field What to do in case of voltage flashover Voltage flashover generates high electric volt- ages on the outside of the machine. This results DANGER in extreme voltage differences at the ground No passengers are allowed to ride on the around the machine.
Structural changes and extensions must only ¾ Environmental protection be made in an authorized workshop or by an operator who has been trained by HORSCH. Operating materials such as hydraulic oil, lubri- Comply with country specific instructions for ¾ cants, etc. can damage the environment and the weights, weight distribution and dimensions.
Danger zone Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can The area marked red indicates the danger zone result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. of the machine: Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such ¾ loads to the ground first. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone ¾...
Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ at dangerous points and are an important part Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ of the safety equipment of the machine. Miss- replaced immediately. ing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or Affix the specified safety stickers on spare ¾...
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Secure machine with wheel Do not climb on rotatable parts. chocks before uncoupling or Use mounting steps provided parking. for this purpose. 00380299 00381116 Remaining in the danger zone Loading hook; is only permitted when the lifting hook the load suspension gear (chains, cylinder pin is inserted.
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Position of the safety stickers (depending on equipment)
If the machine is hitched up in two-point mode, ¾ These work activities may be carried out only by the tractor link arms must be blocked against persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. swinging sideways. On a trailer or low loader the machine must ¾...
Technical data Terrano 4.3 GX 4.4 GX 5.3 GX 5.4 GX Working width (m) Transport width (m) Transport height (m) Length (m) Weight from (kg) 4,720 5,050 5,900 6,250 Tyre size support wheels 400/60-15.5 Tyre size undercarriage 550/45-22.5 Number of tines Tine spacing in row (cm) Groove spacing (cm) Frame height (cm)
Requirements for the tractor WARNING Danger of accident! Observe the permissible values of the tractor ¾ for axle loads, total weight, tyre load bearing capacity and air pressure. Verify the suitability of the tractor before com- ¾ missioning. The tractor must meet the following require- ments to be able to use the machine as intended: Implement attachment Implement hitching tractor link arm...
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Engine power Terrano 4.3 GX min. 115/160 (kW/HP) max. 175/235 (kW/HP) Terrano 4.4 GX min. 115/160 (kW/HP) max. 175/235 (kW/HP) Terrano 5.3 GX min. 140/195 (kW/HP) max. 215/290 (kW/HP) Terrano 5.4 GX min. 150/205 (kW/HP) max. 225/310 (kW/HP) Terrano 6.3 GX min.
Data on the type plate: Year of construction Model designation Serial number System pressure Made in Germany HORSCH Maschinen GmbH EC vehicle type Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf Tel. +49 (0) 9 43 1 / 7 14 30 www.HORSCH.com Volumen EG-Fahrzeugtyp...
Hydraulics Identification of hydraulic hoses The symbol is always located above the hose that requires pressure to bring the machine in WARNING transport position (lift out, folding, etc.). Accidental hydraulic movements (e.g. caused by passengers or children) can lead to severe Lift / lower accidents and injuries! Secure or lock the control units on the tractor.
Lighting WARNING Traffic accidents caused by defective lighting. Check the lighting before setting off. ¾ Check warning notices and lamps for cleanli- ¾ ness. Aluminium clips The aluminium clips are placed on hydraulic cylinders depending on the operating states, see chapter Operation. 7-pin plug Rear light, right Lamp, direction indicator...
Instruction stickers Clean soiled stickers. ¾ Damaged or illegible stickers must be re- ¾ placed immediately. Apply the specified stickers to spare parts. ¾ Retighten the wheel nuts / wheel bolts Do not place any clips for use in the field . after 50 km or 10 hours.
Operation Adapting the hose bracket Adapt the hose bracket and the hose length to Whenever working on the machine the tractor. pay attention to the associated safety notes in the chapter "Safety and The hoses should be routed at this that hoses prevention of accidents"...
Connecting/Parking Connecting The machine must be properly connected to a DANGER tractor before any machine movements. There is a risk that persons may become crushed and severely injured between machine and tractor! DANGER Instruct persons to leave the area between Serious accidents caused by the machine roll- ¾...
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15. Lower the machine on the clip. Machines with ball and socket coupling: 16. Check before starting to drive whether the - Connect hydraulic lines of the hydraulic machine has been properly connected and cylinder to the drawbar at the control unit secured of the tractor.
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Terrano 4.3 GX / 4.4 GX Adjust the two front lighting carriers in addition: 5. Loosen cotter pin and bolt (a). 6. Slide the lighting carrier toward the outside and secure with bolt and cotter pin. Position of control units during transport travel Floating position Locked position Position...
Parking Machines with drawbar eye or ball head: - Lower the machine on the support using the hydraulic cylinder of the drawbar. - Close the lock valve on the hydraulic hose DANGER for the drawbar cylinder. Serious accidents caused by the machine roll- ing away! 7.
Wings Depth setting In the field the machine is guided in the depth WARNING by the packer and support wheels. Dropping or lowering machine parts can cause severe crushing injuries etc.! NOTE Instruct persons to leave the danger zone. ¾ The coulter's loosing action differs according to Comply with the accident prevention instruc- ¾...
Manual depth setting Use clips in the same quantity and colour ¾ on all adjusting rods on support wheels and The aluminium clips for depth setting are packer. plugged on the setting bar. Always fill all adjustment areas (1) and (2) ¾...
Traction intensifier If traction intensifiers are enabled, part of the load caused by the bottom pull will always be transferred to the tractor during use. Disable traction intensifiers prior to connect- ¾ ing and unhitching, on loose soils or shallow cultivation.
Use in the field With tractor link arm hitching: Align the machine in parallel with the tractor ¾ link arm. Lock the tractor link arm against swinging NOTE ¾ sideways. Please note: Headland The machine must be in horizontal position •...
Checks The working quality essentially depends on the adjustments and checks made prior to and dur- ing use, as well as on regular care and mainte- nance of the machine. Carry out all maintenance tasks and ¾ adjustments before starting to work. Checks before and during use on the field Have the hydraulic lines been connected ¾...
Secure the lift cylinders with aluminium clips. ¾ If a tine is blocked or jammed by stones etc., ¾ please contact the HORSCH Service. The tines can be equipped with different coulters The blockage may give way and the tine jump to suit various operating conditions.
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MulchMix, LD and ULD Guide plate - narrow, wide • coulter (coulter tips, guide plates, wings): Lateral wings - narrow, wide, carbide-tipped (HM) • Use only original HORSCH wear items. Side plate • ¾ Use new screws and nuts with each replace- ¾...
Levelling discs Adjusting the width The width of the border discs can be adjusted in Spade discs are installed behind the tines to 4 positions. During use the discs can be pushed prevent ridge formation during any conditions in, e.g. at the field boundary. of use.
Levellers Adjusting the height of the levellers The levellers and intermediate springs level the ground in front of the packer and distributes any existing harvesting residues. The correct setting depends on the conditions of use and must be determined in the field. The levellers should operate with preferably little pressure and fully level the walls created by the tines.
Packer Double RollPack Packer In the working position the machine runs on the packer. Due to the weight of the machine a high consolidation and a fine crumbly, level surface is achieved. Packers are available in the following versions: Double RollFlex Packer •...
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Mounting the packer WARNING Dropping and rolling machine parts can cause severe crushing etc.! Support the raised machine by appropriate ¾ means and secure the packer against rolling away. Comply with the accident prevention instruc- ¾ tions. 4. Press the conical nut against the outside Perform this action on all packer bearings: screw (e).
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Dismantling the packer WARNING Dropping and rolling machine parts can cause severe crushing etc.! Support the raised machine by appropriate ¾ means and secure the packer against rolling away. Comply with the accident prevention instruc- ¾ 5. Loosen the outside screw (f) and remove the tions.
Air reservoir specially trained by HORSCH for this purpose. Drain valve Spring brake cylinder 1 Anschluß Bremse gelb 2 Anschluß Vorrat rot...
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The machine always needs to be secured with the Maintenance parking brake (2), to prevent it from rolling away Drain the air reservoir every day during op- ¾ in case of a pressure loss in the service brake. eration. For this purpose pull the parking brake button ¾...
Care and Hygiene Lubricants and mineral oil products are no threat Maintenance to health as long as they are used as instructed. Avoid prolonged skin contact or the inhalation of vapours. WARNING Maintenance intervals Risk of injuries during maintenance work The maintenance intervals are determined by Please observe the safety notes on care and ¾...
Maintenance overview Terrano GX Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose (e.g. because of mate- connections as well as the hydraulic rial settlement or paint residues between the screw elements). This can lead to connections.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Ball-and-socket coupling Before connecting: Clean ball and spherical cap. daily Replace the foam ring if damaged and/or heavily soiled. daily Place the foam ring. daily Check ball and spherical cap for wear. The wear limit has 40 h been reached when the gauge rests fully on the ball or enters the spherical cap.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Drawbar eye Fastening ¾ Check mounting screws for firm seat (560 Nm) 40 h Wear ¾ Replace the component concerned if one of the wear limits has been exceeded or fallen short of (workshop work): Designation N o m i n a l Wear dimension...
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Safety installations Lighting and warning boards Check condition and function daily Warning and safety stickers Check that they are in place and legible daily At the end of the season Complete machine Perform care and cleaning work; do not spray plastic parts with oil or similar Spray the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinder with a suitable corrosion protection agent Check all screw and plug-and-socket-connections for firm seating (see...
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Lubrication points (Lubrication grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Number of lubrication points in brackets Lubricate ball and socket coupling 25 h Lubricate tractor link arm daily Lubricate drawbar joints daily Lubricate wing joints 50 h Lubricate packer carrier joints 50 h Lubricate undercarriage joint 50 h Lubricate levelling disc adjustment cranks...
Attention must be paid to all valid regulations. Decommissioning and waste disposal must only be carried out by operators who have been trained by HORSCH. Contact a waste disposal company, if this should be necessary.
Appendix Tightening torques NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guidelines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the • corresponding points in the operating instructions have priority. Screws and nuts must thereby not be treated with lubricant, since this would change the friction value. •...
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Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 diameter No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread thread thread thread 12.2...
Coulter arrangement The coulter spirals point in different directions to produce good mixing: Guide plate right Guide plate left NOTE Observe the correct direction of installation when replacing coulters! Terrano 4.3 GX Direction of travel...
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Terrano 4.4 GX Direction of travel Terrano 5.3 GX Direction of travel...
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Terrano 5.4 GX Direction of travel Terrano 6.3 GX Direction of travel...
Changing wheels Procedure (undercarriage) 1. Park the machine on a level and paved area. 1. Fold the machine, see Folding. 2. Engage the brake. WARNING 3. Place the jack on the side of the wheel to be changed at the jack lifting point of the axle: Traffic and work accidents from improper mounting! Perform the wheel change only when the ¾...
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WARNING Never park the machine without securing it ¾ when the wheel(s) is/are dismantled! 9. Attach the new wheel and fasten it with the wheel nuts. Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise at this: 10. Remove the tripod trestle and lower the machine.
Index Accessories 6 Folding 35,54 Accident prevention instructions 6 Foreword 4 Acknowledgement of receipt 4 Frame 52 Aluminium clips 28 Guide plate 41,58 Ball 51 Ball and socket coupling 54 High pressure cleaner 49 Ball-and-socket coupling 51 Brake 47 Hold-down 51 Hose connection 30 Brake system 10,47,52,54 Brake valve 48...
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Qualification of personnel 7 Undercarriage 52,54 Use in the field 11,38 Ratio 28 Recycling 55 Warning boards 53 Retrofits 12 Warranty 4 Road transportation 8 Waste disposal 55 Road travel 10 Weight 19 RollFlex Packer 44 Wheel change 62 RollPack Packer 44 Wheel nuts 50 Rust 49 Wheels 52...
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All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Tel.: +49 94 31 7143-0 Sitzenhof 1 Fax: +49 94 31 7143-9200 92421 Schwandorf E-Mail: info@horsch.com...
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