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02/2017
4.2017
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RFCSTxx010625
Rigid/Folding
A135368940

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  • Page 1 CLC Evo User manual Translation of the original document Issue 02/2017 Printing 4.2017 Language From serial no. RFCSTxx010625 Execution Rigid/Folding Reference. A135368940...
  • Page 2 Copyright and usage rights are held by the Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson SAS, France. Copying, transfer to other media, translation or even partial use of this text are unlawful without written authorization from Kverneland. All rights reserved. The content of these operating...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ..........Unhitching ..........Who should read this user’s manual? Rigid machines Meaning of symbols Folding machines Safety ............Maintenance ..........For your safety Cleaning The HAZARD, WARNING Maintenance and CAUTION safety stickers Storage Safety rules Maintenance ..........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Who should read this Introduction This user’s manual is addressed to farmers and individuals trained and certified in agricultural activities and who have received training in user’s manual? the use of this machine. Safety note for the user Familiarize yourself with the contents of this user manual before starting to use it or climbing on the machine.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    Safety For your safety Safety This section contains general safety information. The various chapters in this user’s manual include specific safety instructions. Be sure to comply with all safety guidelines • in the interest of your own safety, • in the interest of the safety of others, •...
  • Page 6 Safety Note for the manager: As required by law, you should regularly inform those working on the machine of the existence of safety instructions. SAFETY PRIORITY The “Safety priority” symbol is used in this manual and on the pictograms placed on the machine in order to warn the user of the presence of a risk of bodily injury.

  • Page 7: The Hazard, Warning And Caution Safety Stickers

    Safety The HAZARD, To ensure user safety, stickers are placed on the machine. Do not remove these stickers. WARNING and When the stickers become illegible or when they lose their adhesion, CAUTION safety order new ones and place them in the corresponding places. stickers Safety pictograms on the machine...
  • Page 8 Safety...
  • Page 9 Safety Folding machines...
  • Page 10 Safety...
  • Page 11 Safety Meaning of safety symbols HAZARD: Pivoting or folding moving parts may cause serious injuries or death. Stand away from the range of movement of all pivoting parts. HAZARD: Rotating parts can cause serious injuries or death. Stand away from the range of movement of all rotating parts. HAZARD: Hazardous zone Risk of cuts/feet getting tangled in the rotating parts.
  • Page 12 Safety HAZARD Risk of cuts / crushing Freely-rotating rollers Before beginning adjustments, ensure that the rollers have been immobilized. In order to avoid all serious or fatal injuries: keep your legs and hands outside the roller rotation zone. HAZARD Risk of falling Risk of falling to the ground or onto cutting or blunt-edged parts of the machine while it is operating.
  • Page 13 Safety WARNING Risk of projected debris Metal fragments may be projected if you hit the coulters directly with a hammer. To avoid any serious injury: systematically use the Knock-On tool (A133147030) and always be sure to wear protective safety glasses. CAUTION Maximum hydraulic pressure The tractor’s hydraulic pressure must not exceed 210 bar (3,045 psi).
  • Page 14 Safety Meaning of symbols specific to the Knock-on accessory WARNING Never directly hit the coulters with a hammer. The coulters are made of treated steel. During assembly or disassembly operations, never directly hit the coulters with a hammer. Such a hit could produce fragments, break parts and cause serious injuries.
  • Page 15 The user must ensure that the tractor/machine unit is compliant with current prescriptions regarding machine transport on the road network. Signaling systems CLC Evo rigid - Front view - as an option on the 2.50-m machines (6’6”) Marking Dimensions 3.00m (9’10”) - 3.50m (11’6”) - 4.00m (13’1”) Max.
  • Page 16 Safety CLC Evo foldable - Front view - as an option Marking Dimensions 2.75m (9’) Max. 80 mm (approx. 3”)
  • Page 17 Safety CLC Pro foldable - Rear view Marking Dimensions 2.75m (9’) Max. 270 mm (approx. 11”) The working depth of rollers must be set at its minimum level. Panels In some states of the United States and some Canadian provinces, additional signaling is mandatory for road transport: Slow vehicle indicator This triangle-shaped panel is placed so as to always remain visible in...

  • Page 18: Safety Rules

    Safety Safety rules General recommen- Before starting up, check that the machine is not endangering any dations persons and that the protection and safety devices (e.g. guards, hoods, warning labels, etc.) are in place and functional. Before you start work, familiarize yourself with all the equipment, controls and functions on your machine.
  • Page 19 Safety Hitching HAZARD Never stand between the machine and the tractor during maneuvers. No one should stand between the tractor and the machine when maneuvering the tractor or during lifting operations. This could cause serious injury or even death. Follow instructions for hitching to the letter: •...
  • Page 20 Safety Transport IMPORTANT Machine movement On a curved road section, beware of machine movements as well as a shifting of the load. Adjust your forward speed accordingly. Regulations • Respect the driving code at all times when on the road on the road network.
  • Page 21 Safety HAZARD Avoid all contact of the machine with electrical voltage lines. Any contact with electrical voltage lines can cause serious or even fatal injuries. Take all necessary precautions in order to avoid any contact while handling the machine adjacent to electrical voltage lines. WARNING Be mindful of the return to the initial position of locked tine.
  • Page 22 Safety Safety for children WARNING Do not assume that children will remain calmly in place where you last saw them. Remain vigilant and turn off the motor if children are present in your work space. Never let children play on the machine or use it. IMPORTANT Adapt your speed when the ground is sloped.
  • Page 23 Safety Maintenance HAZARD Apply the brakes or immobilization system prior to any actions taken on the tractor-tool assembly. Be sure to always apply the brakes or the vehicle immobilization system prior to any action taken within the radius of the tractor-tool assembly.
  • Page 24 Safety Unhitching WARNING Never stand between the tractor and the machine during unhitching. Before unhitching the machine, be sure that no one is positioned between the machine and the tractor. Individuals may get pinned between the tractor and machine, thereby leading to serious or even fatal injuries. In order to avoid any hazard during unhitching: ...

  • Page 25: Other Instructions

    Safety Hydraulic installation HAZARD Any action taken on the hydraulic system must always be performed by a trained and certified technician. For further information, refer to Chapter "Replacement of the hydraulic system parts" page 82. Other instructions Follow instructions In addition to the instructions listed above, always follow: •...

  • Page 26: Presentation Of The Machine

    Presentation of the machine Field of Presentation of the machine This machine is considered to be interchangeable equipment within the meaning of European directive 2006/42/EC and is considered to application be agricultural equipment within the meaning of directive ASABE S390. This chapter contains general information about your machine as well as information concerning the following points: •...

  • Page 27: General Description

    Presentation of the machine General Description Designation Sub-assemblies 100 x 100 chassis (4” x 4”) Coupling of the upper link bar Accessory support arm Couplings of the lower bars Stubble/cultivator module Rear accessories...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Presentation of the machine Technical specifi- cations Characteristics Fixed models Folding models Working width (m/ft) 2.50 3.00 ( 3.50 ( 4.00 ( 4.50 ( 5.00 ( (8’2”) 9’10” 11’6” 13’1” 14’9” 16’5” Transportation width (m/ft) 2.50 3.00 ( 3.50 ( 2.85 ( (8’2”) 9’10”...
  • Page 29 Presentation of the machine Coulter / blade Bolted coulters Plow point 60 mm ( ”) Blade 300 mm (12”) Tiger 80 mm carbide coulter (3”) Tiger 150 mm carbide coulter (6”) Tiger 80 mm carbide coulter (3”) + Blades 345 mm ( ”) Knock-on coulters Knock-on coulter 80 mm (...
  • Page 30 Presentation of the machine Tine / deflector protection For CLC tines Tine protector 65 mm (2 ”) 80-mm deflector (3”) 80-mm spiral deflector (3”) (right and left) 100-mm deflector (4”) 100-mm spiral deflector (4”) (right and left)

  • Page 31: Rear Accessory Variants

    Presentation of the machine Rear accessory variants 3 configurations exist, 2 of which are mounted on parallelo- grams: Combi-disc (gang of discs + roller) [+] • Working depth check by roller. • Leveling and dispersal are performed by the gang of discs. •...

  • Page 32: Roller Variants

    Presentation of the machine Roller variants Cage roller diameter 550 mm [+] ( 21 1/2” • Compaction of light to medium soils. Actipack roller diameter 560 mm [+] ( 21 1/4” • Compaction and crumbing of all types of soil. •...

  • Page 33: Depth Control Wheels [+]

    Presentation of the machine Depth control wheels [+] Rigid cultivators Wheel 6.00x9: • Diameter 540 mm x 160 mm ( 21 1/4” 6 1/4” Folding cultivators Wheel 10/80x12: • Diameter 710 mm x 274 mm ( 28” x 10 3/4”...

  • Page 34: Other Optional Equipment [+]

    Presentation of the machine Other optional equipment [+] Signaling and lighting All lights, reflectors, license plates and signaling or warning panels on the tractor must be perfectly visible. If this is not possible, you must install lights and a license plate on the machine.

  • Page 35: Configurations

    Presentation of the machine Configurations Left Right deflector CLC Evo 2.50 m - Rigid - 9 tines - average step 265 mm (8’) (10 1/2”) deflector CLC Evo 3.00 m - Rigid - 11 tines - average step 265 mm (10’)
  • Page 36 Presentation of the machine CLC Evo 3.50 m - Rigid - 13 tines - average step 265 mm (11’) (10 1/2”) CLC Evo 4.00 m - Folding - 13 tines - average step 290 mm (13’) (11 1/2”)
  • Page 37 Presentation of the machine CLC Evo 4.50 m - Folding - 15 tines - average step 290 mm (15’) (11 1/2”) - Folding - 17 tines - average step 290 mm CLC Evo - 5.00 m (16’) (11 1/2”)

  • Page 38: Safety

    Safety Unhitching Safety DANGER Heightened risk of injury when uncoupling the machine. To avoid injury:  Immobilize the tractor,  lower the machine,  engage the parking brake,  make sure that the machine is on flat and sufficiently stable ground.

  • Page 39: Acceptance And Assembly

    Acceptance and assembly Verifications at Acceptance and assembly the time of WARNING acceptance Where a machine is partly disassembled, follow the assembly instructions. If the machine is delivered partially assembled, carefully follow the instructions given in the assembly booklet in order to avoid serious injury.

  • Page 40: Assembly Of The Arms

    Acceptance and assembly Assembly of the arms Accessory arms  Pass the arms through the yokes.  Hook the arms into the yokes at the rear of the machine. Roller arms  Pass the arms through the yokes.  Secure the arms in the front yokes with the bolts. Fastening of the rear accessory [+] ...

  • Page 41: Installing The Rear Struts

    Acceptance and assembly Installing the rear struts CAUTION Risk of collision. The struts must be positioned with care in order to avoid any collisions when folding and unfolding. All folding and unfolding operations must be made with the struts retracted. On folding machines In order to save space, you may prefer to store the machine with the chassis folded using the set of storage struts.
  • Page 42 Acceptance and assembly Installation on the roller arms  Present the struts on the arms.  Tighten the attachments. Position when using the machine • The struts are retracted Storage position...

  • Page 43: Hitching

    Hitching Hitching DANGER Never stand between the tractor and the machine when coupling. It is extremely dangerous to stand between the machine and the tractor when coupling, you could be crushed. This could cause serious injury or even death. Comply fully with safety instructions. By complying with the instructions you will be able to use your machine under optimum safety conditions.

  • Page 44: Folding Machines

    Hitching Folding machines CAUTION Risk of shocks The struts must be carefully stored in order to avoid any shock when folding or unfolding the machine. The struts must be in the retracted position during folding and unfolding steps. Hitching  Move the tractor adjacent to the machine. ...

  • Page 45: Electrical Connections

    Lighting Electrical Lighting connections IMPORTANT Check the electrical cables Check the electrical cables regularly. They must not rub on any part of the machine or hang in space. Replace any torn or damaged electrical cables, they could damage the machine. Lighting for North The machine is fitted with lighting equipment for travel on roads.
  • Page 46 Lighting Lighting operation for North America IMPORTANT Comply with local requirements for road travel lighting equipment. Contact your specialist dealer, if the lighting does not function as recommended.  Check the lighting using the following table: Machine lights Tractor lights Left yellow Left red Right red...

  • Page 47: Transport

    Transport Safety Transport DANGER Passenger transportation. It is strictly prohibited to transport individuals positioned on the machine. WARNING Read the safety instructions carefully prior to the transpor- tation step. Prior to transporting the machine on the road, you must carefully read the following safety instructions.
  • Page 48 Transport Respect the legal transportation width Tipping elements  Make sure that you fold back and lock all the tipping elements on the machine. Fixed machines The two exterior edging discs must be retracted when driving on the equipped with edging road.

  • Page 49: Switching On

    Switching on Switching on DANGER Respect of safety instructions Failure to respect the safety instructions may cause serious injury or even death. Refer to Chapter Safety, page 5. Ban on transporting individuals. Under no circumstances is the machine to be used to transport people or objects.

  • Page 50: Adjustments - Versatility

    Adjustments - Versatility Adjustments - Versatility Several types of coulter equipment (coulters + deflectors) can be equipped on CLC type tines to better adapt to the type of work to be carried out. Coulter range From superficial tilling to deep work, the use of the correct coulter at the right depth will allow considerable fuel and money savings.

  • Page 51: Adjustments

    Adjustments Adjustments DANGER Respect of safety instructions Failure to respect the safety instructions may cause serious injury or even death. Refer to Chapter Safety, page 5. Never stand on the rollers even if they are placed on the ground. WARNING Keep at a safe distance when changing the settings.

  • Page 52: Adjustment Of The Working Depth

    Adjustments WARNING • Comply fully with safety instructions. • Keep a safe distance during handling. Danger of crushing and entrapment. Never turn the machine with the tool in the ground. MPORTANT NOTE Adjustment of the The working depth of the stubble tines is controlled by the rear roller and/or by the optional depth control wheels at the front of the machine.
  • Page 53 Adjustments WARNING Keep at a safe distance when changing the settings. Always keep a safe distance from the machine when adjusting settings. Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious injury, even death. In particular, there is a risk that your legs could be crushed.
  • Page 54 Adjustments Transport In order to reduce the transport overhang, it is recommended to remove the upper shafts to enable the accessory to return to its lowest and most compact position.  Raise the machine so that its weight is no longer being supported by the roller while ensuring that the roller is still touching the ground.
  • Page 55 Adjustments Roller arm The working depth is adjusted using the perforated plates at the rear and is determined by the shaft positioned above the arm. Adjusting shaft Perforated plate  Raise the machine so that its weight is no longer being supported by the roller while ensuring that the roller is still touching the ground.
  • Page 56 Adjustments Adjustment of depth control wheels [+]  During the operation, make sure that the chassis remains horizontal in working position. Fixed machines  Raise the machine.  Hold the wheel.  Remove the pin on the adjustment shaft (A). ...

  • Page 57: Adjustment Of The Rear Accessories

    Adjustments Adjustment of the rear accessories Combi-disc The combi-disc is a gang of discs used for mixing and leveling. Adjusting the working depth of the gang of discs • The hydraulic jacks are used to move the roller(s). The working depth of the gang of discs is adjusted by adding or removing the chocks located at the jack rod.
  • Page 58 Adjustments Adjusting the edging disc distance on fixed machines.  Remove the pin locking the lateral adjustment shaft (C).  Remove the side adjustment shaft.  Slide the assembly on its tube to adjust the distance between the edging disc and the path of the flow of soil. ...

  • Page 59: Actipack And Actiring Rollers

    Adjustments Actipack and Actiring rollers Rear manifold Disc roller Active knife skids Introduction Use this configuration if you want: • A leveled, fine tilth finish. • To sow immediately after harrowing. Notes and recommenda- Adjust the knife skid height (D) according to the following: tions •...
  • Page 60 Adjustments Passive knife skids Introduction Use this configuration if: • You want a coarser level and surface finish in order to avoid any risk of surface breakdown. • You are working in the autumn and you want to sow in the spring. •...

  • Page 61: Actiflex Roller

    Adjustments Actiflex roller IMPORTANT No reverse gear with the roller in contact with the soil. Do not reverse while the roller is in contact with the ground. This could damage the blades, as there is no safety mechanism. Configuration with the leveling blades Use this configuration if you want: •...

  • Page 62: Lighting Kit For Folding Machine

    Adjustments Lighting kit for folding machine IMPORTANT Do not fold the machine if the lights are in the working position. This could cause serious damage to the machine. • Working position: The signaling arm is adjusted in the upper position. •...

  • Page 63: Unhitching

    Unhitching Unhitching DANGER Respect of safety instructions Failure to respect the safety instructions may cause serious injury or even death. Refer to Chapter Safety, page 5. WARNING There is a serious risk of injury when unhitching the machine. To prevent any danger: ...
  • Page 64 Unhitching Folded position DANGER No one should stand close to the tractor’s controls while you are adjusting the struts. WARNING • Never let go of the struts while they are in the locked position. They could cause injury by falling onto a part of the body. •...
  • Page 65 Unhitching Adjust the front struts  Lower the machine onto a stable surface so that its weight is being supported by the rear struts and that the tension applied on the upper link is released.  Unhitch the upper link. ...

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning Maintenance IMPORTANT Do not clean using a rotating nozzle Never use a high pressure cleaner with a rotating nozzle to clean your machine. This could damage the machine.  The equipment may be cleaned using a high pressure cleaner. ...

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    Maintenance Safety instructions Maintenance Specific safety instructions DANGER Conditions necessary for maintenance work. Carry out maintenance work only if you have the necessary knowledge and tools at your disposal. A lack of knowledge or inappropriate tools may lead to accidents. Prevent any unintentional movement of the machine Carry out repairs or maintenance or eliminate malfunctions with...
  • Page 68 Maintenance Protection measures when handling oils Additives mixed with oils and lubricants can be harmful to your health. Since regulations do not require manufacturers to identify these and lubricants hazards, it is essential that you follow the advice below: DANGER Avoid contact with the skin Avoid all skin contact with these products.

  • Page 69: General

    Maintenance General These notes refer to routine maintenance work. For any maintenance work, the machine must be configured and locked in its working position. If the transport position is required for any maintenance work, refer to the maintenance instructions and read the relevant information.

  • Page 70: Greasing

    Maintenance Greasing DANGER Greasing operations The machine must be in the park position with the tines on the ground to avoid any risk of crushing. The pictogram opposite appears next to the greasing points on the machine (A) to enable you to locate the machine’s greasing points quickly.

  • Page 71: Wear Rings

    Maintenance Wear rings IMPORTANT The wear rings must be changed when they stop protecting the different parts of the machine. If used wear rings are not replaced, damaged machine parts will not be covered by the warranty. If damaged rings are not replaced, their housing may also suffer from wear.
  • Page 72 Maintenance 5.00 folding chassis Double tube roller bar...

  • Page 73: Inspection

    Maintenance Inspection Screwed assemblies Regularly check wheel nuts for tightness and the hub clearance adjustment. All the bolts must be tightened: • After the initial period of use. • According to the frequency of use. • In any event, at least once a season. Standard tightening Unless otherwise stated, every screwed assembly must be tightened torques...
  • Page 74 Maintenance Fasteners CAUTION Use only the screws supplied The securing screws supplied are special screws for specific requirements. Commercially available screws will not stand up to the stresses on the machine. If you use inappropriate screws or if you do not tighten them to the recommended torque, the machine could be damaged.
  • Page 75 Maintenance Checking the tightening torques of the Knock-on accessory  To ensure correct attachment of bolted assemblies, respect the following tightening torques: Number Torques N.m Torques ft.lbf Tires Check the pressure of tires regularly and inflate as needed. Recommended Model Tire pressure Depth control...
  • Page 76 Maintenance Replacing the tines WARNING Never loosen more than one spring at the same time. If you loosen several springs at the same time, the machine may tip over. This could cause serious injury or even death.  Carry out the adjustment on one spring. ...
  • Page 77 Maintenance Tines with blade springs  Unlock the retaining screw without removing it (E).  Completely release the blade spring using the tightening screw (C).  Unscrew and remove the pivot screw (D) and retaining screw (E).  Replace the tine. ...
  • Page 78 Maintenance Coulter wear WARNING Keep out of the danger zone. When being dismantled, the shares may fall and cause injury. Therefore, when dismantling the shares, always make sure that no part of your body is beneath them. IMPORTANT If the coulters are not replaced in time, the excessively worn parts could fall off while working and the tines could wear.
  • Page 79 Maintenance Replacing the Knock-on coulters DANGER When being dismantled, the coulters may fall and cause injury. Consequently, before you dismantle these coulters:  Make sure that no part of your body is positioned under these coulters. The specific beveled Knock-on tool must be used to replace the coulters.
  • Page 80 Maintenance Distribution of plow Standardization of the symmetrical installation of points irrespective of points 60 mm ( ”) the type of machine and arrangement of tines. • Right side (central tine included): right points on the right and on the left •...

  • Page 81: Wearing Of The Knife Skids On Actipack And Actiring

    Maintenance Wearing of the knife skids on Actipack and Actiring  Regularly check the wear of the knife skids (A).  Replace them before wear can cause the part to be lost during operation. Wearing of the leveling blades on Actiflex Leveling blade Primary coulter wear zone...

  • Page 82: Replacement Of The Hydraulic System Parts

    Maintenance Replacement of the hydraulic system parts DANGER Work on the hydraulic system must only be carried out by a trained and authorized technician. DANGER The hydraulic system is pressurized. Before any intervention on the hydraulic system:  Lock the folding extension and all the hydraulically controlled accessories in rest position.

  • Page 83: Hydraulic Diagrams

    Hydraulic diagrams Hydraulic diagrams Combi-disc rigid machine Check the depth of the gang of discs Combi-disc folding machine Check the depth of the gang of discs Folding...

  • Page 84: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty On delivery of the tool, check that all accessories are present and that no damage has occurred during transport. Any claims must be made to us in writing within 6 days. The warranty will apply only if the conditions appearing on the delivery contract have been met by the buyer.

  • Page 85: Scrapping The Machine

    Scrapping the machine Scrapping the machine Do not spread on the ground or pour into sewers used grease or other substances such as motor oil, hydraulic oil, coolant fluid, brake fluid, fuel, etc. At the end of the machine’s life, it must be scrapped in accordance with environmental rules.

  • Page 86: Index

    Index Index Coulter range Deflector range Deflectors Manager Panels Pictograms Plow point Safety General recommendations Hitching Hydraulic system Maintenance Safety rules Screwed assemblies Signaling Standard equipment Symbols Technical specifications Tightening torques Tire pressure Transport User safety Wheels with rubber tires...

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