Page 1 Operating manual Pack top seed drill Cataya 3000 / 4000 Super Please read and observe this operating manual before initial MG6519 operation of the implement! BAH0105-1 02.20 Keep it in a safe place for future use!
Page 2 Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
Page 3 + 49 (0) 5405 50 1-0 Email: amazone@amazone.de Spare Parts Order Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at www.amazone.de. Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer. Formalities of the operating manual Type: Cataya Super Document number: MG6519 Compilation date: 02.20...
Page 4 Foreword Dear Customer, You have chosen one of the quality products from the wide product range of AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG. We thank you for your trust in our products. On receiving the implement, check to see if it has been damaged during transport or if parts are miss- ing.
Page 5 Loading and unloading the implement upon delivery ......34 Product description ................... 36 Components of the AMAZONE seeding combination ............36 Equipment variations of the Cataya pack top seed drill ............37 ...
Page 6 User information AMAZONE TwinTerminal ...................... 57 Implement documentation ..................... 58 Central key ..........................58 Hand wash tank ........................58 Radar device ......................... 59 Seed hopper and loading board .................... 60 ...
Page 7 User information Coupling and uncoupling the implement ..........107 Hydraulic hose lines ......................109 7.1.1 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines ..................109 7.1.2 Disconnecting the hydraulic hose lines ................110 Coupling and uncoupling implements .................. 111 ...
Page 8 User information Moving the seeding combination into transport position ............. 159 Legal regulations and safety ....................160 Use of the implement ................164 10.1 Initial operation ........................165 10.2 Work floodlights ........................165 ...
Page 9 User information 12.7.4 Checking / replacing the TwinTeC baffle lip ................ 211 12.7.4.1 Installation instruction: Removing the TwinTeC seed line ........... 212 12.7.5 Checking / replacing the TwinTeC press roller ..............213 12.8 Oils and greases ........................214 ...
Page 10: User Information
User information User information The User information section provides information concerning the operating manual. This operating manual is valid for all versions of the implement. Figures serve as a reference and are to be understood as representations of the principle. All of the equipment is described without indicating it as special equipment.
Page 11: General Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions This section contains important information on safe operation of the implement. Obligations and liability Comply with the instructions in the operating manual Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a basic requirement for safe handling and fault-free implement opera- tion.
Page 12 General Safety Instructions Risks in handling the implement The implement has been constructed to the state-of-the art and the recognised rules of safety. However, operating the implement may cause risks and restrictions  the health and safety of the user or third persons ...
Page 13: Representation Of Safety Symbols
General Safety Instructions Representation of safety symbols Safety instructions are indicated by the triangular safety symbol and the highlighted signal word. The signal word (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) describes the severity of the risk, and carries the fol- lowing meaning: DANGER Indicates an immediate hazard with high risk, which will result in death or serious bodily harm (loss of limbs or long-term harm), if it is not avoided.
Page 14: Organisational Measures
General Safety Instructions Organisational measures The operator must provide the necessary personal protective equipment as per the information pro- vided by the manufacturer of the crop protection agent to be used, such as:  Safety glasses  Protective shoes  Chemical-resistant overalls ...
Page 15: User Training
General Safety Instructions User training Only those people who have been trained and instructed may work with/on the implement. The opera- tor must clearly specify the responsibilities of the people charged with operation and maintenance work. People being trained may only work with/on the implement under the supervision of an experienced person.
Page 16: Safety Measures In Normal Operation
General Safety Instructions Safety measures in normal operation Only operate the implement if all the safety and protection equipment is fully functional. Check the implement at least once a day for visible damage and check the function of the safety and protection equipment.
Page 17: Cleaning And Disposal
Immediately replace any implement parts which are not in a perfect state. Use only genuine AMAZONE spare and wear parts or the parts cleared by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating permit retains its validity in accordance with national and international regulations. If you use wear and spare parts from third parties, there is no guarantee that they have been designed and manufactured in such a way as to meet the requirements placed on them.
Page 18 Warning symbols on the implement Always keep all the warning symbols of the implement clean and in a legible state! Replace illegible warning symbols. You can request the warning symbols from your AMAZONE dealer using the order number (e.g., MD 075). Structure Warning symbols indicate danger areas on the implement and warn against residual dangers.
Page 19 General Safety Instructions MD 078 Risk of crushing of fingers/hand by accessi- ble, moving parts of the implement! This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries resulting in the loss of limbs. Never reach into the danger area when the trac- tor engine is running with the universal joint shaft or hydraulic / electronic system connected.
Page 20 General Safety Instructions MD 083 Danger of arms being drawn in and/or caught by moving parts involved in the working pro- cess! This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries resulting in the loss of limbs. Never open or remove protective devices while the tractor engine is running with the universal joint shaft/hydraulic or electronic systems con- nected.
Page 21 General Safety Instructions MD 094 Risk of electric shock or burns from acci- dentally touching overhead power lines or by coming within the prohibited distance of high voltage overhead power lines. These dangers can cause extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries. Maintain a sufficient distance from electrical overhead cables when swinging any parts of the implement in and out.
Page 22 General Safety Instructions MD 097 Risk of crushing the entire body when stand- ing in the lifting area of the 3-point hitch when the three-point hydraulic system is be- ing operated! Causes serious, potentially fatal injuries any- where on the body. ...
Page 23 General Safety Instructions MD 154 Danger of cuts for other road users caused by transport with unguarded, sharp harrow tines of the seed harrow! Causes serious, potentially fatal injuries any- where on the body. Transportation without a correctly fitted road safety bar is forbidden.
Page 24: Position Of Warning Symbols
General Safety Instructions 2.13.1 Position of warning symbols The following figures show the arrangement of the warning symbols on the implement. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
Page 25: Dangers In Case Of Non-Compliance With The Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions 2.14 Dangers in case of non-compliance with the safety instructions Non-compliance with the safety information  can pose both a danger to people and to the environment and implement  can result in the loss of an claims for damages. In particular, non-compliance with the safety information could pose the following risks: ...
Page 26: Safety Information For Users
General Safety Instructions 2.16 Safety information for users WARNING Risk of crushing, cutting, being trapped or drawn in, or impact through inadequate roadworthiness and operational safety. Before starting up the implement and the tractor each time, always check their traffic and operational safety. CAUTION Before adjustment, maintenance and repair work ...
Page 27 General Safety Instructions Coupling and uncoupling the implement  Only connect and transport the implement with tractors suitable for the task.  When coupling implements to the tractor's three-point hydraulic system, the mounting categories of the tractor and the implement must always be compatible. ...
Page 28 General Safety Instructions Use of the implement  Before starting work, make sure that you understand all the equipment and control elements of the implement and their functions. It is too late for this when the implement is already in operation. ...
Page 29 General Safety Instructions Implement transportation  When using public roads, national road traffic regulations must be observed.  Switch off the control terminal before road transport.  Before road transport, check  that the supply lines are connected correctly  the lighting system for damage, function and cleanliness ...
Page 30: Hydraulic System
 Have the hydraulic hose lines checked for proper functioning by a specialist at least once a year.  Replace the hydraulic hose lines if they are damaged or worn. Use only original AMAZONE hy- draulic hose lines.  The hydraulic hose lines should not be used for longer than six years, including any storage time of maximum two years.
Page 31: Electrical System
General Safety Instructions 2.16.3 Electrical system  When working on the electrical system, always disconnect the battery (negative terminal).  Only use the prescribed fuses. If fuses are used that are too highly rated, the electrical system will be destroyed – risk of fire. ...
Page 32: Mounted Implements
General Safety Instructions 2.16.4 Mounted implements  When mounting, the mounting categories on tractor and implement must be compatible or an adapter must be used.  Observe the manufacturer's instructions.  Before mounting or dismounting implements on the three-point hitch, put the operating equipment to a position in which accidental raising or lowering is impossible.
Page 33: Operation Of The Seed Drill
Disconnect the cable to the tractor generator and battery before performing electrical welding work on the tractor and mounted implements.  Spare parts must at least comply with the specified technical requirements of AMAZONEN- WERKE. This is ensured through the use of genuine AMAZONE spare parts. Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
Page 34: Loading And Unloading The Implement Upon Delivery
Loading and unloading the implement upon delivery Loading and unloading the implement upon delivery The pictogram marks the location at which the slings for lifting the implement with a crane is to be secured. DANGER Attach the slings for loading the implement with a crane only at the marked locations.
Page 35 Loading and unloading the implement upon delivery Only load the pack top seed drill when it is mounted on the soil tillage implement and the roller. For loading with a crane, select the length of the sling so that there is no chance of the sling mak- ing contact, in particular with the seed hopper or the cover of the seed hopper.
Page 36: Product Description
Product description Product description Components of the AMAZONE seeding combination Fig. 6 (A) AMAZONE soil tillage implement (B) AMAZONE roller (C) AMAZONE pack top seed drill Cataya Super Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
Page 37 Product description Equipment variations of the Cataya pack top seed drill Fig. 7 Cataya 3000 Super, equipped with RoTeC Control coulters Fig. 8 Cataya 4000 Super, equipped with TwinTeC double disc coulters Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
Page 38 Product description Fig. 9 Cataya 3000 Super mounted on CombiDisc 3000 Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
Page 39 Product description Assembly groups of the Cataya pack top seed drill Fig. 10 (1) Seed hopper (6) TwinTeC double disc coulters, optionally RoTeC Control coulters (2) Loading board (7) Tramline marker (3) Control centre (8) Exact following harrow, (4) Metering optionally roller harrow (roller harrow only in combination (5) Radar device...
Page 40 Product description AMAZONE Precis metering system (1) Coarse metering wheel (2) Fine metering wheel (3) Seed housing (4) Bottom flap Fig. 11 (1) Seeding shaft (2) Lay shaft, drives the tramline metering wheels (3) Gear wheel on the seeding shaft,...
Page 41 Product description Safety and protective equipment (1) Handrail Fig. 14 (1) Charging sieve in the seed hopper. Prevents contact with the running agitator shaft. The charging sieve can only be opened with the central key. Fig. 15 (1) Function flap. Prevents contact with the chain drive of the seeding and agitator shafts.
Page 42: Overview - Supply Cable / Hydraulic Hose Lines
Product description (1) The road safety bar covers the tines of the exact following har- row that protrude into the traffic space. Fig. 18 Overview – Supply cable / hydraulic hose lines 4.5.1 Supply cable Description Function Implement plug Data transfer implement/job computer/control terminal Plug (7-pin) Connection to the lighting system for road travel 4.5.2...
Page 43: Connection And Function Of The Tractor Control Units
Product description 4.5.3 Connection and function of the tractor control units Identification Connection of the of the hydraulic Function when actuating the tractor control unit tractor control unit hose lines Track marker Lifting and lowering, alternating Single yellow Tramline marker acting Lifting and lowering, depending on the tramline counter...
Page 44: Comfort Hydraulic System - Implements With Isobus System
Product description 4.5.4 Comfort hydraulic system - Implements with ISOBUS system Identification Connection of the of the hydraulic Function when actuating the tractor control unit tractor control unit hose lines Track marker Lifting and lowering, alternating Single yellow Tramline marker acting Lifting and lowering, depending on the tramline counter...
Page 45: Traffic Safety Equipment
Product description Traffic safety equipment (1) 2 rear-facing warning signs, left and right. Not illustrated: 2 warning signs directed to the side (not permitted in Germany and in many other countries). only implements with exact following harrow: (2) Road safety bar, two-part Fig.
Page 46: Proper Use
 is mounted on an AMAZONE soil tillage implement with roller approved for this purpose  is coupled to the tractor three-point hitch together with the soil tillage implement and is operated by one person.
Page 47 4.7.1 Approved AMAZONE implement combinations The Cataya Super pack top seed drill may only be combined with the following AMAZONE implements listed in the table. The combination of a Cataya Super with other implement is considered improper use and is therefore forbidden.
Page 48: Danger Areas And Danger Points
Product description Danger areas and danger points The danger area is the area around the machine in which people can be caught:  by work movements made by the implement and its tools  by materials or foreign bodies thrown out of the implement ...
Page 49: Rating Plate And Ce Mark
Product description Rating plate and CE mark The figure shows the arrangement of the rating plate and the CE mark on the implement. The CE mark indicates compliance with the stipulations of the valid EU directives. Fig. 25 The following information is specified on the rat- ing plate and the CE mark: (1) Implement ID no.
Page 50: Technical Data
Product description 4.10 Technical data Pack top seed drill Cataya 3000 SUPER Cataya 4000 SUPER Working width Transport width without extension 1180 Hopper content with extension 1270 1730 32 / 26 No. of rows 24 / 20 12.5 / 15.4...
Page 51 Product description 4.11.1 Technical data for calculating the tractor weight and the tractor axle loads The technical data [total weight (G ) and dis- tance (d)] is needed to calculate the tractor weights and tractor axle loads, see page 103. The permissible total weight (G ) of the rear- mounted implement combination is obtained...
Page 52: Electrical Equipment
AMAZONE rotary cultivator, Power re- KW wedge ring roller and Starting at 125 kW (170 HP) quirement Cataya 3000 Super with TwinTeC double disc coulters Battery voltage 12 V (volts) Electrical equipment Lighting socket...
Page 53: Structure And Function
(Fig. 29/2). The seed falls into the seed furrow prepared by the coulters. In combination with the AMAZONE rotary cultivator, mulch seeding is possible with both coulter types. The seed is metered by the seed metering wheels in the seed housings (Fig. 29/3). The seeding shaft is driven by an electric motor.
Page 54 The roller (Fig. 29/C) serves to reconsolidate the soil. AMAZONE provides the suitable roller for any seed type and any soil. The seed drill may only be combined with the approved AMAZONE rollers, see section "Approved AMAZONE implement combinations", page 47.
Page 55 Structure and function The AMAZONE KWM wedge ring roller with ma- trix tyre profile is characterised by two particular- ly good features. The wedge ring roller with ma- trix tyre profile has particularly good self- propulsion and produces lots of fine soil to fill the seed rows.
Page 56: Amazone Amadrill 2 Control Terminal
Structure and function AMAZONE AmaDrill 2 control terminal Implements with a seeding shaft drive motor (without ISOBUS system) can be equipped with the AmaDrill 2 control terminal. The AmaDrill 2 control terminal with job comput- er is used to control and monitor the seed drill.
Page 57: Control Terminal For Implements With Isobus System
The ISOBUS system makes it possible to connect the implement to any ISOBUS control terminal. If the tractor has an ISOBUS system, the AMAZONE job computer can be connected to the existing ISOBUS socket of the tractor and operated with the on-board terminal.
Page 58: Implement Documentation
Structure and function Implement documentation The implement documentation can be found with the operating manual in the case (Fig. 38) under the seed hopper. Keep all operating manuals or a copy in the case on your implement to avoid operating errors. Fig.
Page 59: Radar Device
Structure and function Radar device The radar device (Fig. 41/1) is switched on au- tomatically when a speed is detected. Provided that the control terminal is ready for operation and the combination is in working position. Fig. 41 The pulses from the radar device are used to calculate ...
Page 60: Seed Hopper And Loading Board
Structure and function Seed hopper and loading board The cover (Fig. 42/1) protects the contents of the seed hopper from water and dust. The seed hopper is filled from the loading board, on the back of the seed drill. The hopper extension enlarges the volume of the seed hopper, see section "Technical data", page Fig.
Page 61: Fill Level Monitoring
Structure and function 5.9.1 Fill level monitoring A low level sensor (Fig. 44/1) monitors the seed level in the seed hopper. If the seed level reaches the low level sensor, an acoustic signal is emitted. At the same time, the control terminal displays a warning message.
Page 62 Structure and function 5.11 Metering The seed is carried in the seed hopper. The seed goes into the seed housing through adjustable openings (Fig. 46/1). Each seed housing has two openings. The openings are adjusted with the coarse metering wheel sliding shutter (Fig. 46/2) and the fine metering wheel sliding shutter (Fig. 46/3). The seed is metered either by the coarse meter- ing wheel (Fig.
Page 63 Structure and function You will also find excerpts of the "Setting values" table (page 64) in the control centre. Fig. 47 Legend Example Rye, barley Seed: ..........Rye Triticale, wheat Bottom flap position (TGW below 50g): ......1 Dinkel Bottom flap position Oats (TGW above 50 g): ......
Page 64: Setting Values
Structure and function 5.11.1 Setting values Bottom flap position Sliding Metering Seed shutter Agitator shaft wheel position less than using 6 g (rapeseed) 50 g (cereals) Coarse open driven Triticale Coarse ¾ open driven Barley Coarse open driven Wheat Coarse ¾...
Page 65 Structure and function Sliding Metering Bottom flap Seed shutter Agitator shaft wheel position position Flax (dressed) Coarse ¾ open driven Millet Coarse ¾ open driven Lupins Coarse ¾ open driven Lucerne Coarse ¾ open driven Lucerne Fine ¾ open driven Oilseed Coarse ¾...
Page 66 Structure and function 5.11.1.1 Coarse and fine metering wheel The metering wheel consists of  a coarse metering wheel (Fig. 48/1) and  a fine metering wheel (Fig. 48/2). Both metering wheels always rotate at the same speed. For seeding ...
Page 67 Structure and function 5.11.1.3 Bottom flaps The gap between the metering wheel (Fig. 50/1) and the bottom flap (Fig. 50/2) depends on the size of the seed. The bottom flap shaft (Fig. 50/3) is used to adjust the gap. The bottom flaps are spring suspended for gentle metering of the seed.
Page 68 Structure and function 5.11.1.4 Slide gate The seed flows out of the seed hopper through the hopper opening in the seed housing. Each coarse and fine metering wheel has a slid- ing shutter (Fig. 53/1) to adjust the seed hopper opening.
Page 69: Seed Rate Calibration
Structure and function 5.12 Seed rate calibration When calibrating the seed rate, the later field pass is simulated. The seed metered in the process is collected and weighed. The required seeding shaft speed is calculated from the simulated area (e.g. 1/40 ha) and the weight of the collected seed.
Page 70 Structure and function During calibration, the seed is collected in a bucket (Fig. 56/1) under the seed housings. Fig. 56 The collapsible bucket (Fig. 57/1) is used to transfer the collected seed. The folding bracket (Fig. 57/3) beside the steps is used to hang up the digital scale (Fig.
Page 71 Structure and function Adjustable flaps guide the metered seed into the collection bucket. The flaps are actuated with a lever (Fig. 58/1) in the control centre. Depending on the requirement (see below), allow the lever to latch into the top or bottom slotted hole.
Page 72 Structure and function 5.12.1 Calibration - Implements with electric seeding shaft drive When calibrating the seed rate, the later field pass is simulated by rotating the seeding shaft. The seeding shaft is driven by one or two electric motors. For a more detailed description on the calibration of the seed rate, refer to the "ISOBUS Software"...
Page 73 Structure and function 5.13 RoTeC Control coulter The RoTeC Control coulter (Fig. 63/1) is used for seed placement on ploughed or mulched soil, even with large quantities of straw and plant residues. Due to the support of the coulter on the depth control disc / wheel (Fig.
Page 74 Structure and function The adjust the seed placement depth, the depth control disc/wheel (see Fig. 66) can be  engaged in 3 holes on the coulter  removed if the seed placement depth is not reached. Hole Placement Shallow Seeding without depth control disc / Deep depth control wheel...
Page 75: Twintec Double Disc Coulter
Structure and function 5.14 TwinTeC double disc coulter The TwinTeC double disc coulter (Fig. 68/1) is used for plough seeding and mulch seeding. Harvest residues are cut by the large double disc coulters, clearing the plant residues evenly to the side and forming a clean seed furrow.
Page 76 Structure and function The seed placement depth depends on the factors  Soil type (light to heavy)  Forward speed  Set seed placement depth  Set coulter pressure. The placement depth and the coulter pressure can be adjusted independently from one another. The coulter pressure can reach 60 kg per coulter.
Page 77: Seed Placement Depth (Twintec)
Structure and function 5.14.1 Seed placement depth (TwinTeC) Implements with TwinTeC double disc coulters The seed placement depth is adjusted with the central key. Fig. 70 Turn clockwise (+): deeper placement Turn counter- clockwise (-): shallower placement The scale (Fig. 71/1) displays the set working depth in percent.
Page 78 Structure and function 5.15 Coulter pressure, seed rate increase and coulter lift (all coulter types) To achieve uniform seed placement depth, the coulter pressure must be set higher on heavy soils than on light soils. 5.15.1 Coulter pressure / coulter lift (manually actuated) Implements with ...
Page 79: Coulter Pressure, Seed Rate Increase And Coulter Lift (All Coulter Types - Hydraulically Actuated)
Structure and function 5.15.2 Coulter pressure, seed rate increase and coulter lift (all coulter types - hydraulically actuated) Adaptation of the coulter pressure to the soil is required to achieve uniform seed placement depth on different soils. The hydraulically actuated coulter pressure adjustment allows the coulter pressure to be adapted to the soil during operation, when changing to heavy soil.
Page 80 Structure and function 5.15.2.2 Activating the automatic seed rate increase Implements with  RoTeC Control coulters and  TwinTeC double disc coulters The seed rate can be increased on heavy soils for a uniform crop. The control terminal serves to enter the desired rate increase.
Page 81 Structure and function 5.15.2.3 Soil tillage without seeding (coulter lift) Implements with  RoTeC Control coulters and  TwinTeC double disc coulters For soil tillage without seeding, the coulters can be lifted out of the soil. Fig. 77 The tractor control valve (green) is used to actu- ate the coulter lift.
Page 82: Exact Following Harrow
Structure and function 5.16 Exact following harrow The exact following harrow (Fig. 80/1) evenly covers the seeds deposited in the seed furrows with loose earth and smoothes the ground. The following are adjustable  the exact following harrow tine setting ...
Page 83: Exact Following Harrow Tine Position
Structure and function 5.16.1 Exact following harrow tine position Exact following harrow tine position Distance "A" = 230 to 280 mm When correctly set, the harrow tines of the ex- act following harrow should:  lie horizontally on the ground and ...
Page 84 Structure and function For seed drills with hydraulic exact following harrow lift (see section 5.16.3, page 86), the central key is used to adjust the distance "A". Fig. 84 The pictogram shows the direction of rotation for changing the distance "A". Distance "A"...
Page 85: Exact Following Harrow Pressure
Structure and function 5.16.2 Exact following harrow pressure The exact following harrow pressure must be adjusted depending on the soil. To achieve uniform cov- erage of the seed row with soil, the exact following harrow pressure must be set higher on heavy soil than on light soil.
Page 86 Structure and function 5.16.3 Seeding without exact following harrow The exact following harrow can be lifted inde- pendently of the position of the coulters. A hydraulic cylinder (Fig. 88/1) lifts the exact following harrow. Depending on the implement equipment, actua- tion of the exact following harrow lift with a trac- tor control unit is possible in 2 variations.
Page 87 Structure and function 5.17 Roller harrow This option is only possible in combination with RoTeC Control coulters. The roller harrow consists of  harrow tines (Fig. 89/1),  press rollers (Fig. 89/2). The harrow tines close the seed furrows. The press rollers press the seeds into the fur- rows.
Page 88 Structure and function The central spanner (Fig. 91) is used to adjust the roller contact pressure. The carrying arms of the roller harrow are spring suspended on a rotating tube. As a re- sult, the rollers can follow the contours of the ground.
Page 89 Structure and function 5.18 Tramlines Tramlines can be created on the field. Tramlines are seed-free tracks for fertilising and plant care implement used later. The tramline can also be created as an interval tramline. In doing so, the tramline is seeded in recurring freely selectable intervals.
Page 90 Structure and function Fig. 97 With tramline control, tramlines (A) can be created on the field. When creating a tramline, a display appears on the control terminal. The adjustable tramline spacing (b) corresponds to the working width of the cultivating implement (B), e.g.
Page 91 Structure and function Only implements with ISOBUS system: The following data is entered on the control ter- minal:  Track width (Fig. 98/a) of the cultivating tractor Fig. 98  Wheelmark width (Fig. 99/c) of the cultivat- ing tractor  Distance from the plant row to the track (Fig.
Page 92: Tramline Rhythm, Tabular Determination
Structure and function 5.18.1 Tramline rhythm, tabular determination Read the required tramline rhythm from the table. The tramline rhythm is derived from the required tramline spacing and the working width of the seed drill. Other tramline rhythms can be found in the control terminal.
Page 93 Structure and function Fig. 101 Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
Page 94: One-Sided Switching
Structure and function 5.19 One-sided switching Fig. 102 During the first field pass, it may be necessary to operate the seed drill with half the working width (part-width section). The coulters of the left half of the implement (see Fig. 102) do not deposit any seed in the soil if field operation starts at the right field edge field and the seeding shaft is driven by the right side of the implement.
Page 95 Structure and function 5.19.2 One-sided switching – seeding shaft drive on both sides Implements with two electric motors If the implement has 2 electric motors, one elec- tric motor (Fig. 104/1) drives one half of the seeding shaft. When working with half the working width, one electric motor is switched off.
Page 96: Tramline Marker
Structure and function 5.20 Tramline marker The tramline marker has two track discs, which lower automatically when the tramlines are created. The track discs mark the tramline that has just been created. This makes the tramlines visible before the seed has germinated. The track discs are raised if no tramline is created.
Page 97: Track Marker
Structure and function 5.21 Track marker Operate the track markers (Fig. 108/1) on the soil tillage implement as instructed in the the "Soil tillage implement" operating manual. It is possible to set:  the length of the track marker  the working intensity of the track marker, depending on the soil type.
Page 98: Camera System
Structure and function 5.22 Work floodlights The work floodlights allow visibility of the implement tools and the worked area when working after dark. By swivelling the right work floodlights, the load- ing board and metering units can be illuminated. Fig. 111 5.23 Coulter array lighting Working at night with the coulters is particularly...
Page 99 Structure and function 5.25 GreenDrill 200E Fig. 113 In addition to seeding, the spreading of nurse crops, catch crops and re-seeding grass is possible. As an option, the GreenDrill 200E catch crop seed drill (Fig. 113/1) is mounted at the rear of the implement.
Page 100: Initial Operation
Initial operation Initial operation This section contains information  on initial operation of your implement  on how to check if you may mount the implement onto your tractor.  Before operating the implement for the first time the operator must have read and understood the operating manual.
Page 101: Checking The Suitability Of The Tractor
Initial operation Checking the suitability of the tractor WARNING Danger of breaking during operation, insufficient stability and insufficient tractor steering and braking power on improper use of the tractor!  Check the suitability of your tractor before you mount or hitch the implement onto the tractor.
Page 102 Initial operation 6.1.1 Calculating the actual values for the total tractor weight, tractor axle loads and tyre load-bearing capacity, as well as the required minimum ballast weight The permissible total tractor weight, specified in the vehicle documen- tation, must be greater than the sum of the ...
Page 103 Initial operation 6.1.1.1 Data required for the calculation (attached implement) Fig. 114 Tractor empty weight Refer to the tractor operating manual or reg- istration document Front axle load of the empty tractor Rear axle load of the empty tractor Total weight of rear-mounted implement or see section "Technical data rear ballast for calculating the tractor weight and the trac-...
Page 104 Initial operation 6.1.1.2 Calculation of the required minimum ballast weight at the front G of the tractor to V min ensure steering capability          In the table (section 6.1.1.7), enter the numeric value for the calculat- ed minimum ballast weight G that is required on the front side of V min...
Page 105 Initial operation 6.1.1.7 Table Actual value according to Permissible value Double the permis- calculation according to sible tyre load- the tractor operating bearing capacity (2 manual tyres) Minimum ballast weight front/rear  Total weight   Front axle load  ...
Page 106: Secure The Tractor / Implement Against Unintentional Starting And Rolling Away
Initial operation Secure the tractor / implement against unintentional starting and rolling away Switch off the tractor PTO shaft. Park the tractor and the implement on solid, level ground. Lower the raised, unsecured implement/raised, unsecured implement parts. This prevents acci- dental lowering.
Page 107: Coupling And Uncoupling The Implement
Coupling and uncoupling the implement Coupling and uncoupling the implement The pack top seed drill can be parked  solo, on the parking supports Fig. 115  mounted, on the soil tillage implement Fig. 116 This section describes  the coupling and uncoupling of the soil till- age implement on the tractor.
Page 108 Coupling and uncoupling the implement When coupling and uncoupling implements, follow the instructions given in the section "Safety instructions for the operator". CAUTION Before adjustment, maintenance and repair work  couple the pack top seed drill and the soil tillage implement. ...
Page 109: Coupling The Hydraulic Hose Lines
Coupling and uncoupling the implement Hydraulic hose lines WARNING Danger of infection from escaping hydraulic fluid at high pressure! When coupling and uncoupling the hydraulic hose lines, ensure that the hydraulic system is depressurized on both the implement and tractor sides.
Page 110: Disconnecting The Hydraulic Hose Lines
Coupling and uncoupling the implement 1. Clean the coupling part. 2. Put the tractor control units into the float position. 3. Connect the hydraulic lines In doing so, observe the labels on the hy- draulic lines, see section 4.5. Fig. 118 7.1.2 Disconnecting the hydraulic hose lines 1.
Page 111: Coupling And Uncoupling Implements
Coupling and uncoupling the implement Coupling and uncoupling implements WARNING Danger of breaking during operation, insufficient stability and insufficient tractor steering and braking power on improper use of the tractor! You may only connect the implement to or mount it on tractors that are suitable for the purpose.
Page 112 Coupling and uncoupling the implement WARNING Risk of energy supply failure between the tractor and the imple- ment through damaged power lines! During coupling, check the course of the power lines. The supply lines  must give slightly without tension, bending or rubbing on all movements of the connected implement.
Page 113: Coupling - Tractor And Soil Tillage Implement
Coupling and uncoupling the implement 7.2.1 Coupling - Tractor and soil tillage implement The combination is equipped with an analogue working position sensor. The analogue working posi- tion sensor transmits the pulses to switch the electric motor for the seeding shaft drive on and off. Couple the soil tillage implement and the tractor, refer to the "Soil tillage implement"...
Page 114: Coupling - Pack Top Seed Drill And Soil Tillage Implement
Coupling and uncoupling the implement Coupling - Pack top seed drill and soil tillage implement 1. Remove the coupling pieces (Fig. 122/1). 2 coupling pieces can be found in parking position on the soil tillage implement. They serve as a me- chanical lock after coupling the combination.
Page 115 Coupling and uncoupling the implement 4. Drive the den catch hooks (Fig. 124/1) of the soil tillage implement under the seed drill (Fig. 124/2). Fig. 124 5. Pick up the seed drill with the catch hooks. 6. Apply the tractor parking brake, switch the tractor engine off and remove the ignition key.
Page 116 Coupling and uncoupling the implement 9. Insert pin for the top link (Fig. 127/1) and secure with linch pins. 10. Adjust the length of the top link for combina- tions with  KE/KX/KG soil tillage implements, see Fig. 128.  CombiDisc compact disc cultivators, see Fig.
Page 117 Coupling and uncoupling the implement 12. Raise the combination so that the parking supports are just above the ground. 13. Remove the parking supports (Fig. 130/1). 14. Park the combination without parking sup- ports. Fig. 130 DANGER Remove the parking supports immediately after coupling the seed drill on the soil tillage implement.
Page 118 Coupling and uncoupling the implement 7.3.1 Uncoupling – Combination from the tractor DANGER Danger: the uncoupled combination may roll away from the trac- tor. Set the combination down only on a level parking area with firm ground. Secure the combination against rolling away before uncoupling it. The pack top seed drill can be parked while mounted on the soil tillage implement.
Page 119 Coupling and uncoupling the implement 7.3.2 Uncoupling – Soil tillage implement and pack top seed drill DANGER Empty the hopper before decoupling the pack top seed drill from the soil tillage implement. WARNING Danger of being crushed, cut, caught, drawn in or struck through insufficient stability and possible tilting of the uncou- pled implement! Set the empty implement down on a horizontal parking area with a...
Page 120 Coupling and uncoupling the implement 9. Disconnect the connections between the tractor and soil tillage implement and hang them up in the hose cabinet. 10. Disconnect the connections between the soil tillage implement and the seed drill and hang them up in the hose cabinet. 11.
Page 121 Coupling and uncoupling the implement Parking support (Fig. 139/1) for implements with RoTeC Control coulters. Parking support (Fig. 139/2) for implements with TwinTeC coulters. Fig. 139 16. Release the top link (Fig. 140/1). Fig. 140 17. Direct persons away from the danger area between the soil tillage implement and the pack top seed drill.
Page 122 Coupling and uncoupling the implement 19. Carefully pull the soil tillage implement for- wards. The supply lines may not get caught when pulling the soil tillage imple- ment forward. Fig. 142 DANGER  While pulling the tractor forwards, no one is permitted to stand between the tractor and the implement.
Page 123: Checking The Tramline Track Width
Coupling and uncoupling the implement Checking the tramline track width When the implement is delivered or when buying a new cultivating tractor, check that  the tramline is set to the track width (Fig. 144/a) of the tractor  the track discs of the tramline marker (if equipped) are adjusted to the track width of the cultivating tractor.
Page 124 Settings Settings WARNING Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, being caught or drawn in, winding and knocks through:  unintentional lowering of the implement raised using the tractor's three-point hydraulic system  unintentional lowering of raised, unsecured implement parts  unintentional start-up and rolling away of the tractor- implement combination.
Page 125: Folding The Steps Up And Down
Settings Folding the steps up and down DANGER Never climb onto the steps and the loading board when the seed drill is parked on the supports (risk of tipping). Climbing up is only permitted when the seed drill is coupled to the soil tillage implement.
Page 126 Settings Fold and unfold the steps carefully by hand. Only unfold the steps when the seed drill is cou- pled to the soil tillage implement. 1. Hold onto the steps. 2. Release the mechanical transport lock (see above) for the steps. 3.
Page 127: Fill The Seed Hopper
Settings Fill the seed hopper DANGER Never fill the seed drill when the seed drill is parked on the sup- ports (risk of tipping). Before filling the seed hopper, couple the implement combination to the tractor. Observe the permissible fill levels and total weights. WARNING Risk of crushing in danger area under suspended loads/implement parts when filling the hopper, caused by unin-...
Page 128 Settings 1. Couple the implement combination to the tractor. 2. Park the combination on a level surface. 3. Secure the tractor / implement against unintentional starting and rolling away. 4. Set the bottom flap lever (Fig. 155/1) as required to a position between 1 and 4 (Fig. 155/2).
Page 129 Settings 9. Adjusting the height of the low level sensor. 9.1 Use the central key (Fig. 152/1) to open the clamping device of the sieve. Insert the central key on the hexagon and move upwards parallel to the rear wall of the seed housing. Fig.
Page 130 Settings 11. Fill the hopper  with a front loader shovel  with bagged goods from a supply vehicle  from BigBags  with a filling auger. 12. Close the seed hopper cover. 13. Fold up the steps A latch represents the mechanical transport locking mechanism for the steps.
Page 131 Settings Setting the seed rate 1. The required setting values can be found in the table (page 64). 1.1 Metering wheel selection, see section "Changing the metering wheel", page 195. 1.2 Sliding shutter position, see section "Sliding shutter position", page 132 1.3 Bottom flap position, see section "Bottom flap position", page 131 1.4 Agitator shaft support,...
Page 132 Settings 8.3.2 Sliding shutter position This setting affects the seeding rate. Calibrate the seed rate after the adjustment. Seeding with coarse metering wheels or bean meter- ing wheels 1. Set all of the coarse metering wheel sliding shutters (Fig. 156/1) and engage at the ta- ble value (page 64).
Page 133 Settings 8.3.3 Agitator shaft support This setting affects the seeding rate. Calibrate the seed rate after the adjustment. The required setting value can be found in the table "Setting values", page 64. 8.3.3.1 Seeding with agitator shaft support 1. Open the function flap see section 12.4.1, page 182.
Page 134: Calibrating The Seed Rate
Settings Calibrating the seed rate 1. Couple the implement combination to the tractor, see section "Coupling and uncoupling imple- ments", page 111. 2. Park the combination on a level surface. 3. Secure the tractor against unintentional start-up and unintentional rolling away. Do not switch off the tractor power supply.
Page 135 Settings 8. Pre-calibrate the seed drill. Preturning cre- ates the same conditions as when driving on the field later on. 8.1 Pre-calibrate the seed drill according to the operating manual for  AMADRILL 2  ISOBUS software. 8.2 Empty the two-part collection bucket (Fig.
Page 136 Settings After calibration - Instructions 11. After calibration, put the empty two-part collection bucket (Fig. 164/1) together and push it into the holder up to the stop with the opening facing down. Fig. 164 12. Engage the lever (Fig. 165/1) in the top of the slotted hole.
Page 137: Adjusting And Checking The Seed Placement Depth
Settings RoTeC Control coulter 8.5.1 Adjusting and checking the seed placement depth The seed placement depth depends on the factors  Soil type (light to heavy)  Forward speed  Coulter pressure  Position of the depth control discs/wheels. Check the placement depth when one of the factors has changed. 1.
Page 138 Settings 8.5.1.1 Adjusting the depth control discs / wheels If the desired placement depth cannot be achieved by adjusting the coulter pressure, adjust or remove all of the depth control discs/wheels equally, as described in this section. Engaging the depth control disc/wheel in one of the holes on the coulter 1.
Page 139 Settings Dismounting the depth control disc/wheel 1. Engage the shoulder of the lever beyond the group of holes (Fig. 167/1) into the slotted hole (Fig. 167/2). 2. Move the depth control disc/wheel in the slotted hole (Fig. 167/2) until the depth control disc/wheel is released from the locking mechanism (Fig.
Page 140 Settings TwinTeC double disc coulter 8.6.1 Adjusting and checking the seed placement depth The seed placement depth can change due to the following factors:  Soil type (light to heavy)  Forward speed  Set seed placement depth. Check the placement depth when one of the factors has changed. 1.
Page 141 Settings Implements with TwinTeC+ double disc coulters 8.6.2 Adjusting the TwinTeC harrow tines The pitch and the working depth of the harrow tines of the double-disc coulter can be adjusted. 8.6.2.1 Adjusting the pitch of the harrow tines The pitch of the harrow tines relative to the soil can be adjusted in three positions: "flat", "medium" and "steep".
Page 142 Settings Implements with TwinTeC+ double disc coulters Steep harrow tine setting Insert the pin (Fig. 171/1) and secure with spring lock washers. The pin serves as a stop for the harrow tines (Fig. 171/2). Fig. 171 8.6.2.2 Harrow tine working depth adjustment 1.
Page 143 Settings Implements with TwinTeC+ double disc coulters 8.6.2.3 Putting the harrow tines into parking position Harrows that are not needed (Fig. 173/1) can be put into parking position. Fig. 173 1. Before each adjustment, raise the imple- ment until the harrow tines are directly above the ground, but not touching it.
Page 144 Settings Coulter pressure, seed rate increase and coulter lift 8.7.1 Coulter pressure / coulter lift (manually actuated) Implements with  RoTeC Control coulters and  TwinTeC double disc coulters This setting affects the seed placement depth. Check the seed placement depth after the adjustment. Coulter pressure 1.
Page 145 Settings 8.7.2 Coulter pressure, seed rate increase and coulter lift (all coulter types - hydraulically actuated) Implements with  RoTeC Control coulters  TwinTeC double disc coulters WARNING Direct people out of the danger area. The hydraulic cylinder of the coulter and exact following harrow pres- sure adjustment are actuated at the same time.
Page 146 Settings 8.7.2.1 Increasing / reducing the coulter pressure 1. Actuate the tractor control valve (green).  The pointer (Fig. 177/1) shows the current coulter pressure on the scale.  The hydraulic cylinder of the exact following harrow moves against the stop inserted in the adjuster segment, see section 8.8, page 148.
Page 147 Settings 8.7.2.3 Soil tillage without seeding (coulter lift) Implements with  RoTeC Control coulters  TwinTeC double disc coulters WARNING Before actuating the tractor control valves, direct all persons out of the swivelling range of the coulters and harrow. 1. Keep actuating the tractor control valve (green) until the pointer indicates the scale setting (Fig.
Page 148: Adjusting The Exact Following Harrow
Settings Adjusting the exact following harrow 8.8.1 Infinitely adjustable exact following harrow tines Only seed drills without exact following harrow lift 1. Set distance "A" (see Fig. 82, page 83) by adjusting the turnbuckle (Fig. 181/1). 2. Secure the setting with the lock nut (Fig. 181/2).
Page 149: Setting The Exact Following Harrow Pressure
Settings 8.8.2 Setting the exact following harrow pressure WARNING Direct people out of the danger area. The hydraulic cylinder of the coulter and exact following harrow pres- sure adjustment are actuated at the same time. 1. Tension the tension springs of the exact following harrow with the lever (Fig.
Page 150: Moving The Exact Following Harrow To The Working/Transport Position
Settings 8.8.3 Moving the exact following harrow to the working/transport position 8.8.3.1 Move the exact following harrow into working position The roller and the coulters force the soil out- wards to different extents depending on the for- ward speed and condition of the soil. Set the outer harrow such that the soil is guided back and a trackless seedbed is created.
Page 151 Settings Adjusting the roller harrow The roller harrow can only be used in combination with implements with RoTeC Control coulters. This setting affects the seed placement depth. Check the seed placement depth after the adjustment. 8.9.1 Roller harrow tines - Adjusting the pitch 1.
Page 152 Settings 8.9.3 Setting the roller contact pressure 1. Adjust the roller contact pressure with the central spanner (Fig. 191), see section 5.17, page 87. 2. Check the seed placement depth after each adjustment, see section 8.5.1, page 137. Fig. 191 3.
Page 153: Moving The Track Marker To The Working / Transport Position
Operate the track markers according to the "Soil tillage implement" operating manual. The required track marker length can be found in the table: Working width Distance A Cataya 3000 Super 3.0 m Cataya 4000 Super 4.0 m Distance from the centre of the implement to the contact area of the track marker disc Fig.
Page 154 Settings 8.11 One-sided switching Deactivate the one-sided switching at the end of the field pass. 8.11.1 One-sided switching - Implement with one seeding shaft drive motor DANGER Accidental starting up of the seeding and lay shaft due to radar pulses. Only actuate the seeding shaft coupling and lay shaft coupling if the steps are folded down, see section "Folding the steps up and down", page 125.
Page 155 Settings 8.11.2 One-sided switching on seed drills with two seeding shaft drive motors If the seed drill is equipped with two seeding shaft drive motors, the control terminal is used to switch the required half of the seeding shaft on and off, see "ISOBUS software" operating manual. After en- tering the data for configuring the tramline control, the half of the seeding shaft / countershaft is auto- matically switched on and off.
Page 156: Moving The Tramline Marker Into Working/Transport Position
Settings 8.12 Moving the tramline marker into working/transport position WARNING Direct people out of the danger area of the hydraulically operat- ed components. When actuating the tractor control unit, the hydraulic cylinders of the track markers and of the tramline marker can be actuated simultane- ously.
Page 157 Settings 8.12.2 Move the tramline markers to the transport position 1. Direct people out of the swivel area of the track marker and the tramline marker. 2. The control terminal may not display the symbol for creating tramlines. 3. Actuate the tractor control unit (yellow) to lift the track disc carrier. 4.
Page 158: Moving The Exact Following Harrow Road Safety Bar Into Road Transport/Parking Position
Settings 8.13 Moving the exact following harrow road safety bar into road transport/parking position 8.13.1 Moving the road safety bar into road transport position 1. Push the two-part road safety bar (Fig. 201/1) over the tine tips of the exact follow- ing harrow.
Page 159: Moving The Seeding Combination Into Transport Position
Transportation Transportation DANGER In Germany and several other coun- tries, the transportation of imple- ments mounted on the tractor on public roads and routes is approved up to a width of 3.0 m. Transport of a combination over 3.0 m wide is only permitted on a transport vehicle in these countries.
Page 160: Legal Regulations And Safety
Transportation Legal regulations and safety When driving on public streets or roads, the tractor and implement must comply with the national road traffic regulations (in Germany the StVZO and the StVO) and the accident prevention regulations (in Germany those of the industrial injury mutual insurance organisation). The vehicle keeper and driver are responsible for compliance with the statutory stipulations.
Page 161 Transportation Before driving off, read the section "Safety information for the opera- tor" and check:  that the permissible weight is not exceeded.  that the supply lines are connected correctly  the lighting system for damage, function and cleanliness. ...
Page 162 Transportation WARNING Risk of crushing, cutting, being caught and/or drawn in, or im- pact from tipping and insufficient stability.  Drive in such a way that you always have full control over the tractor with the attached implement. In so doing, take your personal abilities into account, as well as the road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions, the driving characteristics of the tractor and the connected or coupled im- plement.
Page 163 Transportation WARNING During road transport, risk of stabbing injuries to other road users from uncovered, sharp spring tines of the exact following harrow! Road transport without a correctly fitted road safety bar is forbidden when the implement is equipped with an exact following harrow. WARNING Risk of stabbing from transporting with outer harrow elements folded out!
Page 164: Use Of The Implement
Use of the implement Use of the implement When using the implement, observe  Section "Warning symbols on the implement", page 18  Section "Dangers in case of non- compliance with the safety instructions", page 25. Observing these sections is important for your safety.
Page 165 Use of the implement 10.1 Initial operation Before initial commissioning Section 12.6.2 Check the hydraulic hose lines and couplings. Page 202 Check all the components of the hydraulic system for leaks After the first 10 operating hours Section 12.6.2 Check the hydraulic hose lines and couplings. Page 202 Check all the components of the hydraulic system for leaks Section 12.6.3...
Page 166: Moving The Implement From Transport Into Working Position
Use of the implement 10.3 Coulter array lighting The coulter array lighting (Fig. 206/1) is switched on the  AmaDrill 2 terminal or  ISOBUS control terminal. Fig. 207 10.4 Moving the implement from transport into working position 1. Move the road safety bar of the exact following harrow to the parking position ... Page 158 2.
Page 167 Use of the implement The implement  with RoTeC-Pro Control coulters is aligned straight when the top link length is properly adjusted.  with TwinTeC double disc coulter is aligned such that the parallel-guided coulters are horizontal during operation when the top link length is properly adjusted.
Page 168: Overview Of Checks During Operation
Use of the implement 10.6 During operation 10.6.1 Overview of checks during operation Time interval Inspection Section Page  after the first 30 to 50 m travelled at with RoTeC working speed have been covered Control 8.5.1 coulters  after changing from light to heavy Check the seed soil and vice-versa placement...
Page 169 Use of the implement 10.6.2 Turning at end of the field DANGER After turning, with the corresponding pre-selection on the con- trol terminal and when the tractor control unit is actuated, the opposite track marker is moved to the working position. 1.
Page 170 Use of the implement 10.6.3 Track marker Raise the active track marker in the field before passing obstacles. Raising the track marker makes the tramline counter advance. Advancing of the tramline counter can be disabled,  see "AmaDrill 2" operating manual ...
Page 171 Use of the implement 10.7 Emptying the seed hopper and seed housing CAUTION Before working on the implement  couple the pack top seed drill and the soil tillage implement.  lower the implement combination onto level solid ground  apply the tractor parking brake ...
Page 172 Use of the implement 5. Leave the bottom flap lever (Fig. 212/1) in the same hole group (Fig. 212/2) as during the last seeding operation. 6. Guide the metered seed into the collection buckets. 6.1 Push the lever (Fig. 212/3) down to the stop in the elongated slot.
Page 173 Use of the implement 8. Rotate the bottom flap lever (Fig. 215/1) across the group of holes (Fig. 215/2).  Open the bottom flaps.  The metered seed flows into the collection bucket. 9. Set the bottom flap lever in the group of holes (Fig.
Page 174 Use of the implement 13. Clean the seed hopper and seed housing. 14. Push the collection bucket (Fig. 218/1) into the bracket with the opening facing down. Fig. 218 15. Lock the bottom flap lever (Fig. 219/1) in hole 8 if the implement will be parked for a longer period.
Page 175 Faults Faults WARNING Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, being caught or drawn in, winding and knocks through:  unintentional lowering of the implement raised using the tractor's three-point hydraulic system  unintentional lowering of raised, unsecured implement parts  unintentional start-up and rolling away of the tractor- implement combination.
Page 176: Residual Seed Quantity Display
Faults 11.1 Residual seed quantity display A visual and acoustic warning is given when the residual quantity in the hopper is undercut (when the fill level sensor is correctly set). The residual quantity should be large enough to prevent fluctuations in the seed rate. 11.2 Deviations between the set and actual seed rate Possible causes that can lead to a deviation between the set and actual seed rate:...
Page 177: Maintenance And Repairs
Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repairs 12.1 Maintenance schedule The time intervals, kilometre readings and maintenance intervals speci- fied in any third party documentation supplied shall have priority over the maintenance schedule. Before starting work (every day) Visual inspection of the upper and lower link pins Section 12.6.1 Check the hydraulic hose lines and couplings.
Page 178: Lubrication Schedule
Maintenance and repairs 12.2 Lubrication schedule Lubrication Number of Lubrication Component Note points grease nipples interval Adjustment spindle Seed placement 3 strokes with the grease Fig. 220/1 Depth adjustment, 1x annually gun hand see section 5.14.1, lever for each grease nipple page 77 Adjustment spindle Coulter pressure...
Page 179 Maintenance and repairs 12.3 Safety WARNING Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, being caught or drawn in, winding and knocks through:  unintentional lowering of the implement raised using the tractor's three-point hydraulic system  unintentional lowering of raised, unsecured implement parts ...
Page 180: Safety When Cleaning The Implement
Maintenance and repairs WARNING Risk of crushing, shearing, cutting, being caught and/or drawn in, or impact through unprotected danger points.  Mount protective equipment, which you removed when cleaning, maintaining and repairing the implement.  Replace defective protective equipment with new equipment. ...
Page 181 Maintenance and repairs The pictogram serves as a re- minder never to aim the cleaning jet of the (hot water) high pressure cleaner directly on  electrical components  lubrication points and bear- ings  the rating plate, warning symbols, stickers and design foils.
Page 182 Maintenance and repairs 12.4 Opening the protective equipment WARNING Only ever start up the implement when the protective equipment is fully installed. 12.4.1 Open the function flap 1. Open the function flap (Fig. 222/1) with the central key (Fig. 222/2). 1.1 Insert the central key in the hexagon.
Page 183: Opening The Cover
Maintenance and repairs 12.4.2 Opening the cover WARNING The cover (Fig. 224/1) protects the rotating metering devices. The cover should only be opened for setting and repair work. After the setting work, close the cover and allow the lock to engage. 1.
Page 184: Installations
Maintenance and repairs 12.5 Installations 12.5.1 Shutdown of the implement over a long period of time Before parking the implement for a longer period of time  Set the placement depth to "0" (only pack top seed drills with TwinTeC double disc coulters, see section "Adjusting and checking the seed placement depth", page 140.
Page 185 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.2 Adjusting the tramline control Each metering wheel (Fig. 228/1) has a hexagon socket screw (Fig. 228/2). When the hexagon socket screw latches into the groove of the seeding shaft (SS), the metering wheel is driven by the seeding shaft. Fig.
Page 186: Installation Position
Maintenance and repairs Installation position The metering wheel (1) is coupled with the seeding shaft gear wheel (2) Lay shaft gear wheel (3) in parking posi- tion The seeding shaft (SS) is driving the me- tering wheel (1) The lay shaft (LS) is driving the metering wheel (1) ...
Page 187 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.2.1 Folding down the lay shaft 1. Switch off the control terminal. 2. Open the cover, see section 12.4.2, page 183. The lay shaft bearings (Fig. 231/2) keep the lay shaft (Fig. 231/1) in work- ing position. Fig.
Page 188 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.2.2 Folding up the lay shaft 1. Fold up the lay shaft (Fig. 233/1). 2. Mesh together the gear wheel pairings (Fig. 233/2) of the drive spur gear on the seeding shaft with the spur gear of the wrap spring clutch.
Page 189 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.2.3 Setting the tramline track width If not ordered otherwise, the track width (Fig. 235/a) of the tramline is set to 1.80 m. Fig. 235 If the track width should be changed, the old tramline metering wheels (Fig. 236/1) must be converted to metering wheels and old metering wheels to tramline metering wheels, depending on the required track width.
Page 190 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.2.4 Setting the tramline wheelmark width Unless ordered otherwise, the wheelmark width (Fig. 237/c) is created by switching off 3 adjacent tramline metering wheels. A maximum of 5 tramline metering wheel can be switched off on each side of the implement. Fig.
Page 191 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.2.5 Conversion of a metering wheel to a tramline metering wheel Each tramline metering wheel (Fig. 239/1) is con- nected to the seeding shaft with a gear wheel (Fig. 239/2). The gear wheel (Fig. 239/2) is driven by a gear wheel (Fig.
Page 192 Maintenance and repairs For quick installation, the gear wheels (Fig. 242/1) on the seeding shaft have two parts. Screw the two halves of the gear wheel (Fig. 242/2) onto the seeding shaft with 2 bolts (Fig. 242/3) and couple with the tramline metering wheel (Fig. 242/4). It is not necessary to dismount the seeding shaft.
Page 193 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.2.6 Conversion of a tramline metering wheel to a metering wheel The gear wheels on the lay shaft drive the gear wheels of the tramline metering wheels. If a tramline metering wheel should be converted to a metering wheel, the gear wheel pairing on the lay shaft and on the seeding shaft are removed.
Page 194 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.2.8 Conversion of a tramline metering wheel to a metering wheel by removing the gear wheel pairing from the lay shaft and seeding shaft 1. Fold down the lay shaft see section 12.5.2.1, page 187. 2. Remove the gear wheel pairing (Fig. 247/1) on the lay shaft and on the seeding shaft.
Page 195 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.3 Changing the metering wheel This section describes the changing of fine and coarse metering wheels to bean metering wheels and vice versa, when the seeding shaft is driven by one or two electric motors. Changing the metering wheels affects the seed rate. The seed rate must be calibrated afterwards.
Page 196 Maintenance and repairs 4. Open the function flap see section 12.4.1, page 182. 5. Remove the drive chain (Fig. 252). 5.1 Release the chain tensioner. 5.2 Remove the drive chain. Fig. 252 Do not adjust the hexagon socket screw (Fig. 253/1) of the metering wheels.
Page 197 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.3.1 Removing the seeding shaft half that is driven via the coupling 6. Two adjustment rings rest closely on a seed housing. Thus, they secure the right half of the seeding shaft axially. Loosen the hexagon socket screws (Fig. 254/1) of the adjustment rings.
Page 198 Maintenance and repairs 12.5.3.2 Removing the seeding shaft half that is driven by the electric motor 9. Loosen the hexagon socket screw (Fig. 256/1) of the tensioning bearing. Fig. 256 10. Loosen the hexagon socket screw (Fig. 257/1) of the seeding shaft coupling. Fig.
Page 199 Maintenance and repairs Changing the metering wheels in the seed housings 12. Remove the cleaning flaps (Fig. 259/1). 12.1 The cleaning flap is released when pressing on the raised surface (see ar- row). 13. Change the metering wheels in the seed housings.
Page 200 Maintenance and repairs Installing the seeding shaft 14. The seeding shaft is installed in the reverse sequence. 15. Check that the hexagon socket screws (Fig. 262/1) of the metering wheels is properly seated. Important: The hexagon socket screws (Fig. 262/1) of the metering wheels have a slight circum- ferential backlash in the seeding shaft groove.
Page 201: Maintenance
Maintenance and repairs 12.6 Maintenance 12.6.1 Visual inspection of the upper and lower link pins Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. WARNING Risk of contusions, catching, and knocks when the implement unexpectedly releases from the tractor! Check the upper and lower link pins for visible defects whenever the implement is coupled.
Page 202  Have any defects on the hydraulic hose lines immediately repaired by a specialist workshop. Use only original AMAZONE hydraulic hose lines.  Have the hydraulic hose lines checked for proper functioning by a specialist workshop at least every quarter.
Page 203 Maintenance and repairs 12.6.3 Check the chain tension Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. 1. Open the function flap see section 12.4.1, page 182. 2. Relieve the chain drive. 3. Pull the chain down in the marked area. 4.
Page 204 Maintenance and repairs 12.6.4 Bottom flaps, check basic position Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. 1. Close the shutter when the seed hopper is full. 2. Empty the seed housing, see section Emptying the seed hopper and seed housing, page 171.
Page 205 Maintenance and repairs 12.6.5 Checking / readjusting / replacing the TwinTeC roller scraper Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. Checking the roller scraper The distance between the press roller and the scraper is approx. 3 mm over the entire perimeter of the press roller.
Page 206 Maintenance and repairs 12.7 Repairs (specialist workshop work) WARNING The work described in the Repairs section may only be performed by a specialist workshop. 12.7.1 Checking the hydraulic hose lines Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. Check the hydraulic hose lines and fix any defects (specialist workshop): ...
Page 207 When installing or removing hydraulic hose lines, observe the following safety instructions:  Only a specialist workshop may perform work on the hydraulic system.  Use only genuine AMAZONE hydraulic hose lines!  Ensure cleanliness.  As a matter of principle, you must install the hydraulic hose lines such that, in all implement situa- tions, ...
Page 208: Checking And Readjusting The Twintec Disc Bearings
Maintenance and repairs 12.7.2 Checking and readjusting the TwinTeC disc bearings Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. 12.7.2.1 Checking the TwinTeC disc bearings The seeding discs (Fig. 269/1) touch slightly. The disc bearings are properly adjusted if when turn- ing one disc manually, the second disc also turns and both discs rotate smoothly.
Page 209 Maintenance and repairs 4. Remove/add spacer discs (Fig. 270/5) as required. Push the spacer discs that are not required (Fig. 270/5) onto the central bolt (Fig. 270/3), since the length of the threaded hole for the central bolt is limited. 5.
Page 210: Checking / Replacing The Twintec Inner Scraper
Maintenance and repairs 12.7.3 Checking / replacing the TwinTeC inner scraper Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. Checking the inner scraper Check the inner scraper (Fig. 273/1) for wear. Replace the inner scraper if worn. Replacing the inner scraper It is not necessary to remove the seed line and the seeding discs.
Page 211: Checking / Replacing The Twintec Baffle Lip
Maintenance and repairs 12.7.4 Checking / replacing the TwinTeC baffle lip Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. Checking the baffle lip Check the baffle lip (Fig. 274/1) for wear. Re- place worn baffle lips. Replacing the baffle lip 1.
Page 212 Maintenance and repairs 12.7.4.1 Installation instruction: Removing the TwinTeC seed line The seed line is inserted in the rotation lock (Fig. 276/1) and is fastened with a hexagon bolt (Fig. 276/2). It is not necessary to dismount the seeding discs to remove the seed line.
Page 213 Maintenance and repairs 12.7.5 Checking / replacing the TwinTeC press roller Adhere to the inspection intervals, see section "Maintenance schedule", page 177. Checking the press roller Check the press rollers (Fig. 278/1) for wear. Replace worn press rollers. Replacing the press roller 1.
Page 214: Oils And Greases
Maintenance and repairs 12.8 Oils and greases Hydraulic oil  Keep out of the reach of children  May not enter the ground or water  Dispose of properly. 12.8.1 Lubricants for grease nipples and grease guns Lubricate using a lithium-saponified multi-purpose grease with EP additives: Company Lubricant designation ARAL...
Page 215: Bolt Tightening Torques
Maintenance and repairs 12.9 Bolt tightening torques The tightening torques listed in this table do not apply for coated bolts. If coated bolts are fitted, you can find the tightening torques beside the instruction. 10.9 12.9 M 8x1 M 10 16 (17) M 10x1 M 12...
Page 216: Hydraulic Diagram
Hydraulic diagram Hydraulic diagram 13.1 Hydraulic diagram Cataya 3000/4000 Super Fig. 280/… Description 0010 Tractor 0020 Marking blue 2 0030 Marking blue 1 0040 Marking yellow 1 0050 Marking green 2 0060 Marking green 1 0100 Coulter pressure/coulter lift locking block 0110 Harrow pressure locking block 0120...
Page 217 Hydraulic diagram Fig. 280 Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
Page 218 Hydraulic diagram 13.2 Hydraulic diagram Cataya 3/4000 Super with Comfort hydraulic system Fig. 280/… Description 0010 Tractor 0040 Marking yellow 1 0050 Marking green 2 0060 Marking green 1 0070 Marking red T 0100 Coulter pressure/coulter lift locking block 0110 Exact following harrow pressure locking block 0120 Coulter pressure max.
Page 219 Hydraulic diagram Fig. 281 Cataya Super BAH0105-1 02.20...
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