Rabe KORMORAN SF 180 Operating Instructions Manual

Semi-mounted reversible single wheel plough, in-furrow ploughing
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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( T R A N S L AT I O N O F T H E O R I G I N A L O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S F R )
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KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180
Semi-mounted reversible single wheel plough
In-furrow ploughing
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  • Page 1 ( T R A N S L AT I O N O F T H E O R I G I N A L O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S F R ) Serial-No. KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 Semi-mounted reversible single wheel plough...
  • Page 3 KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 UICK START This operating Instruction is also valid for the special model Kormoran SP 180 / SP 180 HA series 2012 - 2013. Quick start KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 - Safety stop placed on the wheel unit.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS Preparing the tractor ........20 INT R OD U CTIO N Required tractive power ........20 Tractor wheels ..........20 4.2.1 Tractor tyres ..........20 Instructions ..........7 4.2.2 Tyre spacing ..........21 Product documentation ........7 Ballasting the tractor ........21 Explanation of symbols ........7 Length of the lifting links ........22 Regulations and legal provisions ......7 Position of the stabilisers ........22...
  • Page 6 ABLE OF CONTENTS First pass ............37 MA IN T EN A N CE 9.2.1 Ground work ..........37 9.2.2 Working depth adjustment ......37 9.2.3 Tilt adjustment ..........38 Protection of the environment ...... 47 Second pass .............38 10.1 Soil contamination ..........47 9.3.1 Longitudinal levelling ........38 9.3.2 Lateral levelling .........39...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL INTRODUCTION NSTRUCTIONS 1.4.2 Location of type plate Product documentation This manual forms an integral part of the implement, and in the event of sale, it must be passed on with the implement in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions And Rules

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL AFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES Completely lower the implement to the ground, position the Safety instructions implement is perfectly stable during storage. 2.1.1 General instructions If your implement is parked, make sure that it is stable to avoid CAUTION: the possibility of physical injury or material damage.
  • Page 9: Transport On The Public Highway

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL When working alone, the operator must be in his cab and 2.1.7 Maintenance may never leave his seat. No-one may ride or stand on the The maintenance area must be clean, dry, well ventilated and implement when it is in operation.
  • Page 10: Safety Stickers

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 2.1.9 Safety stickers CAUTION: IMPORTANT: Take care not to damage the safety stickers when Replace damaged or missing stickers. washing the implement. Locations of the safety stickers. Legend "25" sticker "Safety triangle"...
  • Page 11 KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Explanation of stickers Sticker Description Sticker Description Truck loading zone Location of implement's loading points. Crushed feet zone UI 1852 Maintain a safe distance from all moving parts. Locking device...
  • Page 12: Use

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL ESCRIPTION OF THE IMPLEMENT General views Legend Light bar Coupling yoke Additional bodies (optional) Hydraulic compensation cylinder (optional) 10 Wheel steering arm (optional hydraulic control) Turnover system Implement frame Parking support leg (parked position)
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Technical specifications Part Headstock Pivoting on cardan joint, 110° turning angle. Reinforced hitch Quick coupler cat. II-III. Fixed hitch cat. II-III. Reinforced hitch Quick coupler cat. III-IV. Rack and pinion turnover system.
  • Page 14: Technical Characteristics - Slatted Body

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Technical characteristics - slatted body Body Approx. max. Working Weight Description designation working width depth cm to approx. BP-331 WS One-part share, comprising a hard coating or a reversible point...
  • Page 15: Rack And Pinion Assembly

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Rack and pinion assembly Advantages of the system Smooth operation: - No jerks during turnover. Can be stopped and / or reversed at any time without any risk for the implement or the tractor.
  • Page 16: Hydraulic Weight Transfer Control (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Hydraulic weight transfer control (optional) Principle of operation Unhitched position When working with a semi-mounted plough, there is always a force takes load off the front axle, the nose of the tractor tends to lift and the front wheels slip.
  • Page 17: Extensions (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 3.11 Extensions (optional) 3.12 The wheel unit The implement is available, as standard, in 5-, 6- or 7-furrow The wheel is overhanging, positioned opposite the front of the last body.
  • Page 18: Working Width

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 3.13 Working width The working width of each body is adjusted by means of a shoe IMPORTANT: The multi-position shoes vary according to the type implement: of safety system chosen.
  • Page 19: Fin Coulter (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 3.16 Fin coulter (Optional) 3.19 Safety devices Safety devices can be either mechanical or pneumatic. 3.19.1 Mechanical safety device Legend Fin coulter the implement's mouldboard. 3.17 Deflector (Optional) A shear bolt protects against any risk of damage to the link arm and the body of the implement.
  • Page 20: Lighting And Signals (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL REPARING THE TRACTOR Required tractive power The power required to tow your implement varies according to the soil texture, the working conditions and the tractor equipment For additional information, consult your dealer.
  • Page 21: Tyre Spacing

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 4.2.2 Tyre spacing Legend We Tractor dead weight Legend Front lifting capacity of unladen tractor Front tyre spacing Rear lifting capacity of unladen tractor Rear tyre spacing If the implement has a large number plough share pairs,...
  • Page 22: Length Of The Lifting Links

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Length of the lifting links Position of the stabilisers Legend Legend Raised position Operating clearance Lowered position Pins Tie rod The length of the link arms determines the balance of the hitch...
  • Page 23: Top Link

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL ITCHING AND UNHITCHING Top link. Hitching the implement to the tractor CAUTION: Make sure that hitching the implement does not result in: - Overloading: Observe the maximum permissible load at the hitching points.
  • Page 24: Releasing The Latch

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL CAUTION: Once the lower link arms are properly hitched, raise the headstock with the tractor lifting mechanism to release the Before proceeding to connect the top link, make latch. sure the space between the implement yoke and...
  • Page 25: Position Of Support Legs

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 5.1.7 Position of support legs Locking and unlocking the turnover mechanism Unhitched position CAUTION: The implement is equipped with a turnover locking mechanism. The mechanism must be unlocked plough. Once work is completed, lock the mechanism You...
  • Page 26: Unhitching The Implement From The Tractor

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 5.3.1 6.3.1 Decompression kit Unhitching the implement from the tractor CAUTION: Make sure that there is no-one in the vicinity of the implement before lowering it. IMPORTANT: Before detaching the implement, make sure moist ground, place wooden blocks to wedge the components and the support legs.
  • Page 27: Hydraulic Connections

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL YDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Required hydraulic control valves Hydraulic connections Clean the couplings on the implement and the tractor before connecting the hydraulic circuits. Check that the hydraulic couplings of the implement are compatible with those of the tractor.
  • Page 28: Function Selector (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Function selector (optional) 6.4.1 Installing the function selector on off Legend Suction cup with mechanical switch Cab power supply cable Solenoid valve connectors Extension Black cable IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Check the length of the cables, they must not be...
  • Page 29: Using The Function Selector

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 6.4.3 Using the function selector 6.4.4 Special characteristics of the selector Deactivating a function Press the key corresponding to the function to be deactivated. Switch off the function selector by pressing button A (section Hold down the key, the LED goes out.
  • Page 30: Preparing The Implement Before Work

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL REPARING THE IMPLEMENT BEFORE WORK Locating the adjustment points Locate the various adjustment points. Make sure that they are functioning properly and that they are well lubricated. Perform the checks before setting out for the...
  • Page 31: Working Width Adjustment

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Working width adjustment Wheel angle adjustment The working width of each body can be adjusted by means of the multi-position shoe. E.g.: Safety system B multi-position shoe Legend Wheel adjustment rod wheel.
  • Page 32: Calibration Of Non-Stop Hydraulic Safety Devices

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Calibration of non-stop hydraulic safety devices Adjustment tips Minimum pressure: Maximum pressure: 170 bar Where there are differences of calibration between the bodies, gradually increase the pressure in the bodies of the implement.
  • Page 33: Offset Adjustment

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Adjust the cranked lever end stop Offset adjustment (width of 1 furrow) Legend Offset open Legend Offset closed Link arm Shoe bearings When working, the offset must be open in such a way that the 1st Cranked lever body works the same width as the other bodies of the implement.
  • Page 34: Installing The Subsoiler (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Adjustment Installing the subsoiler (optional) DANGER Risk of accidents when using the implement for Adjust the working depth of the sub-soiler by moving to farming operations. Always follow the safety instructions given in the original operator's manual.
  • Page 35: Changing Between Transport And Working Position

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL HANGING BETWEEN TRANSPORT AND WORKING POSITION IMPORTANT: DANGER: Incorrect operation of the control valve actuating the Risk of electric shock. offset valve can change the transport position of the implement. Neutralise the hydraulic control valves to between the implement and live high voltage power avoid any incidents (refer to the operator's manual).
  • Page 36: Driving On The Road

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL IELD ADJUSTMENT Driving on the road CAUTION: CAUTION: Read this chapter in its entirety to properly Take account of the overhang when driving on the understand all adjustments, the correct order and public highway.
  • Page 37: First Pass

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL First pass Wheel height adjustment adjustment cylinder, open to the offset to the maximum position. For implements with manual offset adjustment, the opening must be adjusted according to the internal width between the rear subsequent passes.
  • Page 38: Tilt Adjustment

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL IMPORTANT: It is recommended to place the wheel as close as possible to the beam. The distance from the frame can be changed by moving the pin to one of the when you change the wheel (to one of a different diameter or type).
  • Page 39: Lateral Levelling

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 9.3.2 Lateral levelling 9.3.3 Mechanical or hydraulic offset adjustment (width of 1 furrow) Final adjustment of the width of the 1 furrow is correctly made If the 1 body leaves a mound: 90°...
  • Page 40: Agricultural Work In The Field - Adjusting The Settings

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Principle Adjustment of the disc coulter (optional) 9.6.1 Set the working depth with the disc coulter. to-tractor connection. Adjustment tips Adjustment Adjust the length of the top link so that the bottom of the yoke is horizontal.
  • Page 41: Disc Coulter - Lateral Overlap Adjustment

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 9.7.2 Adjustment - Round leg Disc coulter - lateral overlap adjustment Adjustment Adjustment tips B = Factory overlap setting approx. 5 - 6 cm. Once the overlap has been adjusted, check that the disc coulter can perform a rocking motion in the direction of travel.
  • Page 42: Disc Coulter - Adjust The Pivot Arm End Stop

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 9.7.3 Disc coulter - adjust the pivot arm end stop Adjustment of round leg skimmers (optional) Adjustment tips 9.8.1 Round leg Skimmer - adjusting the working depth Set the end stop with the skimmers in such a way that the disc coulter does not come into contact with the skimmer.
  • Page 43: Round Leg Skimmer - Adjusting Lateral Overlap

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 9.8.2 Round leg skimmer - adjusting lateral Tightening torque (according to the item category) overlap Grade 8.8 Wrench size Dimensions (DIN ISO 272) Ib-ft Adjustment tips M 20 Grade 10.9...
  • Page 44: Adjustment Of Vari- Fix Skimmer (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Adjustment of Vari- Fix skimmer (optional) 9.9.1 Vari-Fix - Adjusting working depth Setting instructions work depth of the Vari-Fix. H = Factory setting approx. 18 cm Legend 1 Safety ring 2 Self-locking bolt the entire width.
  • Page 45: Adjusting The Vari Heavy Duty Skimmers

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 9.10 Adjusting the Vari Heavy Duty skimmers 9.10.1 Vari Heavy Duty - adjusting the working depth Adjustment instructions H = factory setting: approx. 18 cm The Vari Heavy Duty working depth is calculated from the gap - 1.
  • Page 46: Adjustment Of Deflector (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 9.11 Adjustment of deflector (optional) 9.12 Adjusting the sub-soiler (optional) Adjustment tips Working depth Adjustment tips when working. In ground with clods to be broken, the mould boards are supposed to only skim over the tops of the ridges. Adapt the working depth to the speed of the implement.
  • Page 47: Maintenance

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 11 C MAINTENANCE LEANING CAUTION: Clean the implement. Observe the safety instructions (see 2) before When cleaning with a high pressure cleaner, do not direct the starting service work or replacing spare parts.
  • Page 48: Identification Of A Hydraulic Hose

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE Check hydraulic hoses for wear (deterioration of the external 12.1.1 Check that couplings, components, etc. are securely tightened. Drain the implement if you need to replace components in the hydraulic circuit. CAUTION: Never open, pierce, weld or perform work on the hydraulic reservoirs.
  • Page 49: Lubrication And Greasing

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 12.2 Lubrication and greasing Location of lubricating nipples IMPORTANT: The location of lubrication nipples depends on the various assemblies and options of your implement. IMPORTANT: Check the location of lubrication nipples using the spare parts catalogue supplied with your implement.
  • Page 50 KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE Location of lubricating nipples Number Group Location Quantity 25 hrs. Cardan joint vertical axle Lubrication nipples on yoke 25 hrs. Cardan joint horizontal axle 25 hrs. Turnover box 25 hrs. Pinion support...
  • Page 51 KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE Number Group Location Quantity Lubrication nipples of 25 hrs. Coulter shaft coulters 25 hrs. Lifting cylinder 25 hrs. 12 hrs. Jockey wheel shaft Lubrication nipples on wheel unit 25 hrs. Wheel hub 25 hrs.
  • Page 52 KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE Number Group Location Quantity 25 hrs. Lubrication nipples on wheel Bearing unit 25 hrs. 60 hrs 60 hrs Hydraulic safety Link arm 60 hrs 150 hrs Disc coulter Bearing 1) Grease = Commercially available lubricating grease...
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting And Repair

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 13 T ROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR Repair : 13.1 Tripping the mechanical stone safety device - replacing the shear bolt CAUTION Risk of accidents when loosening the the pivot bolt. Each plough body is equipped with a shear bolt. When one of the Risk of accidents when plough body swings back.
  • Page 54: Replacing The Vari Heavy Duty (Vhd) Shear Bolt

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE Tightening torque - shear bolt 13.3 Replacing the Vari Heavy Duty (VHD) shear bolt Shear bolt Link arm Dimensions Bolt dimensions strength Attachment 190 Nm M16 x 1.5 x 90 140 lb-ft...
  • Page 55: Replacing The Sub-Soiler Shear Bolt (Optional)

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 13.4 Replacing the sub-soiler shear bolt (optional) Attachment 1 x M16 mm shear bolt 1 x retaining ring 1 x M16 mm nut Repair tips Repair instructions: Systematically insert the shear bolt from the sub-soiler side.
  • Page 56: Adjust Undercut

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 13.5 Adjust undercut Set-up information Safety information WARNING Risk of accident from crushing during set-up and adjustment work. Care must be taken during all work to ensure that the implement is stable and has been secured to prevent it rolling away.
  • Page 57 KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE Set-up - Expanding the undercut Undercut - Check / adjust factory setting Factory settings Mouldboard Undercut BP-351O WS= 38mm S = 24mm eyebolts and by tightening the counternuts. BP-322P WS = 38mm...
  • Page 58: Replacing Wear Parts

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 14 R - 3. If value deviates from factory setting, adjust distance to EPLACING WEAR PARTS alignment rail. Set all plough bodies uniformly. 14.1 Replacing mouldboards Fastening eyebolts. Legend - 7. Tighten the beam and system screws to the tightening torque.
  • Page 59: Replace The Stripes

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 14.2 Replace the stripes Torque Fastening Quality grade 10.9 Size lb-ft 14.4 Replace the tines with reversible points Fastening Legend Note Do not tighten the tapered screw to the standard tightening torque.
  • Page 60: Replace The Trash Board

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 14.5 Replace the trash board 14.6 Replace the subsoiler Fastening Fastening Legend Washer Adjustment Legend For information on adjusting, see chapter "Adjustment of Tines Sliding ring Torque Adjustment Quality grade 10.9 Size For information on adjusting, see chapter "Adjusting the sub-...
  • Page 61: Replace The Skimmer Tines And Mouldboard

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE Adjustment 14.7 Replace the skimmer tines and For information on adjusting, see chapter mouldboard Fastening Round rod skimmer "Adjusting the Vari Heavy Duty skimmers" - page 45 Torque Quality grade 8.8 Size lb-ft 14.8...
  • Page 62: Replacing The Wheel

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 15 R EPLACING THE WHEEL IMPORTANT: The implement must be hitched to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses connected. Work on level ground, preferably on a hard, compacted surface. Use only new original replacement parts approved by the manufacturer.
  • Page 63 KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE Legend Wheel Lower the hydraulic jack. Tighten the nuts. Return the implement to the transport position. IMPORTANT: Check the tightening of the wheel studs after a few kilometres, and re-tighten if necessary.
  • Page 64: Spare Parts

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 16 S PARE PARTS In order to ensure the reliable operation and long service life of your implement, only use original spare parts from the manufacturer. The use of any parts, other than those provided by the manufacturer automatically voids the warranty.
  • Page 65: Precautions For Storage

    KORMORAN SF 180 / SF HA 180 AINTENANCE 16.3 Precautions for storage Assembly CAUTION: Never allow children to play around an implement if it is hitched to a tractor or in its storage area. DANGER: Never store agricultural machinery under a power line.
  • Page 66: Ce Declaration

    DECLARATION 17 CE DECLARATION Designation: Semimounted-reversible plough (Aufsattel-Drehpflug) Type: Kormoran F Serial no.: erial no.: 9901.00.07EN04SF - 02/2017 - 66 -...
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