Rabe Albatros Variant Operating Instructions Manual

Rabe Albatros Variant Operating Instructions Manual

Mounted reversible plough

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Mounted reversible plough
(Super-)Albatros Variant
(Super-)Albatros Vari-HydroAvant
Serial-No.
EN: Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 Mounted reversible plough (Super-)Albatros Variant (Super-)Albatros Vari-HydroAvant Serial-No. EN: Operating Instructions...
  • Page 3 The utilisation of third party accessories and/or third party parts (wear and spare parts) not approved by Rabe voids any guarantee. Unauthorised repairs or changes at the implement as well as the non-supervision during operation exclude from the liability for any resulting damage.
  • Page 4 Albatros / Super-Albatros 05.2013 Subject to technical modifications...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Table of contents Locations of the warn signs at the implement ................6 Locations of the warn signs at the implement ................7 Description of the warn signs ......................8 For your safety ..........................10 General information ......................10 General notes on safety ....................10 1.
  • Page 6: Locations Of The Warn Signs At The Implement

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Locations of the warn signs at the implement 05.2013 Subject to technical modifications...
  • Page 7: Locations Of The Warn Signs At The Implement

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Locations of the warn signs at the implement 05.2013 Subject to technical modifications...
  • Page 8: Description Of The Warn Signs

    The warn signs are component parts of the implement. The warn signs must always be kept visible (clean) and must be replaced if damaged – they must be purchased from Rabe [for order number: see spare parts list]. Read operating instructions prior to start-up Follow the safety instructions.
  • Page 9 Albatros / Super-Albatros Operating pressure / rotational frequency 9998.02.80 max.1000/min The operating pressure of the hydraulic system must not be above 200 max.200 bar bar! The rotational frequency of the power take-off must not be above 1000 rpm! Crushing hazard when staying between tractor and the implement When coupling the implement to the tractor, no person must be between the tractor and the implement! Do not step between the tractor and the implement when activating the external control for the three-point.
  • Page 10: For Your Safety

    Albatros / Super-Albatros For your safety General information This section contains general instructions on the intended use of the implement as well as notes on safety which you should follow absolutely to ensure your own safety! This list is very long, some of the notes are not only relevant for the delivered implement.
  • Page 11: General Notes On Safety And Accident Prevention Rules

    Albatros / Super-Albatros 2. General notes on safety and accident prevention rules • Check the implement and the tractor for traffic and operational safety prior to every operation! • Follow the generally applicable safety and accident prevention rules! • The warn and information signs fixed at the implement inform about safe operation; Following these signs ensures your safety! •...
  • Page 12: Hydraulic System

    Albatros / Super-Albatros 2.3 Hydraulic system • The hydraulic system is under high pressure! • Pay attention to the specified connection of the hydraulic hoses when connecting the hydraulic cylinders and motors! • Pay attention to the pressure-free connection both at the tractor and at the implement when connecting hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic system of the tractor! •...
  • Page 13: Machine Data

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Machine data Under- Number of furrows beam Max. height clearance (mm) Ca. weight kg (for tractor up to ca. kW/hp) Type ** Length A (mm) 2970 3987 4986 5989 Working width B min. - max. (mm) 990 - 1560 1320 - 2120 1650 - 2650 2040 - 3180...
  • Page 14 Albatros / Super-Albatros “Albatros”: cat.II, III or III short “Super-Albatros”: cat.III or III short (lower link pin replaceable) „Variant“ – with shear protection „Vari-HydroAvant“ – with Hydro stone protection Equipment: Beam section 140 or 160 mm, mechanical or hydraulic working width adjustment, hydraulic turning –...
  • Page 15: Mounting

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Mounting Pay attention to equal connection dimensions (cat.: tractor/implement). Set lower link of the tractor to the same height and limit it to a low lateral tolerance after mounting; for transport lock laterally. Check tractor tyre pressure and inside distance between tyres;...
  • Page 16 Albatros / Super-Albatros Install the lower link pin (3/1) in such a way that the plough is lifted to a sufficient height or that the lower links are at a suitable height during towing - according to the tractor manual. Install the top link in the plough head in such a way that it ascends slightly towards the plough during work (protect the top link with the top link...
  • Page 17: Coupling Hydraulic Hoses (Colour Protecting Cap)

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Coupling hydraulic hoses (Colour pro- tecting cap) Turning – double-acting control device (red); with „lifting“ function - hose from cylinder connection “P” – marked at the cylinder. It is also possible to connect to a single-acting control implement plus separate back flow to the reservoir - hose from the cylinder connection “T”;...
  • Page 18: Presetting

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Presetting “Traction point” (6/Z) and first furrow working width (6/B) may be set roughly in advance - at the farm. Fine adjustment is done on the field. Both adjustment devices are arranged clearly in the adjustment center. They can be set separately. Presetting is done with medium working width setting (ca.
  • Page 19: First Furrow Working Width

    Albatros / Super-Albatros First furrow working width set dimension (C) with the spindle (6/2, or with the hydraulics) (horizontal distance from centre of the axis of rotation to the first body landside - in vertical plough position). The dimension (C) depends for example on the distance between tyres (A = clear width) and the working width per body (B);...
  • Page 20: Field Work

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Field work The tractor lower links must allow for lateral motion during work. However, when lifted they should be locked as far as the tractor facilities allow for this. Working depth Set the desired ploughing depth with the hydraulic systems in the field „draft load control“...
  • Page 21: Traction Point And First Furrow Working Width

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Traction point and first furrow working width Make any possible corrections of the traction point or adjustments of the first furrow working width ca. medium working width setting (see “Presetting”). If both settings need to be corrected: then first traction point and then width adjustment.
  • Page 22: Working Width Adjustment

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Working width adjustment After the basic adjustment, (traction point, first furrow width) the desired working width may be set with the turnbuckle or ram (6/3); Hydraulic system: in small steps during motion. Traction point and first furrow working width are adapted automatically.
  • Page 23: Pick-Up Arm For Plough Follower

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Pick-up arm for plough follower The pick-up arm may be folded away and locked for transport and soil engagement; with the “HydroAvant” turn the outer part of the arm to the front (13/1), with the „Variant“ move the pull rod to (14/1). In the working position, set the arm at a right angle to the direction of motion –...
  • Page 24: Standard Skimmers / Skimmers

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Standard skimmers / Skimmers When changing the working width, the skimmer and disc coulter are changed automatically as well. Set the position in relation to the plough body, the distance in front of the body and the depth. Side position in relation to the body –...
  • Page 25: Disc Coulter

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Disc coulter Installable with “HydroAvant” in front of all bodies, with “Variant” only in front of the last bodies. Limit the depth in such a way that between the disc bearing housing and the ground is not more than ca.
  • Page 26: Plough Leg Overload Protection

    Approach the plough body only from the back - the respective plough side points downwards. If the swivelled out body is „blocked“, loosen the leg pivot bolt slightly. – do use suitable tools (19/3), e.g. RABE special wrenches and gloves! This does also apply to console bolts! Important: Pay attention to the tightening torques! 05.2013...
  • Page 27: Automatic Stone Protection "Hydroavant

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Automatic stone protection “HydroA- vant” The restoring force may be adjusted from the tractor seat. Connect a single-acting control implement. Change the hydraulic pressure – open cock (21/1). Minimum pressure: 110 bar, maximum: Tractor working pressure – ca. 200 bar. Close cock (21/1) after setting the pressure.
  • Page 28: Transport - Ploughs Without Combination Wheel

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Transport - Ploughs without combina- tion wheel Right-handed plough sides point downwards. Swivel multi-share ploughs with hydraulic width adjustment and/or frame swivelling device in a "narrow" width behind the tractor and secure – pin (24/1; during work in 24/2). Swivel pick-up arm (for press) in and secure it.
  • Page 29: Setting Down The Plough

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Setting down the plough Set the plough on the right-handed bodies - and support. Pay attention to a secure position! Set support length appropriately. Make hydraulic hoses pressure-less prior to uncoupling. Protect hydraulic coupling plug against dirt. Lubricate all slide faces.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Maintenance When working at the mounted implement, switch off motor and take out ignition key! Do not work at the lifted implement! – Support lifted implements additionally against involuntary lowering! Prior to works at the hydraulic system, lower the implement and depressurise the system! Dispose of hydraulic oil properly.
  • Page 31 Pre-tighten new mouldboards at the turnbuckle with2 turns (replace defective shims – see spare parts list). Use only original RABE parts and original bolts! Tyre air pressure: Depth wheel – 2,5 bar Combi wheel – 3,75 bar 05.2013...
  • Page 32: Residual Dangers

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Residual dangers Danger areas Note Crunching point Explanation symbol adjusting spindle Operating instructions proper Overturning coupling/uncoupling Falling down of the skimmers after Operating instructions loosening the adjusting skimmer screw Falling down of the disc Operating instructions disc coulter after loosening coulter the adjusting screw...
  • Page 33: Caution / Transport

    Albatros / Super-Albatros Caution / Transport Turn implement to „transport position“; check suitability for transport. Riding on the implement and staying in danger area are prohibited. Adapt transport speed to the street and way conditions; Maximum speed for transport with combi wheel 25 km/h (= mounted implement).
  • Page 34 400 mm over the tractor lights). We recommend to purchase warn signs and lighting devices directly from the vendor. For lighting devices according to DIN 11027, RABE does also sell mounting profiles that may be installed later on.
  • Page 36 Order number 9900.00.05EN05 Edition 05.2013 Version Language Translation of the original operating instructions DE 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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