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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cruiser 10 / 12 XL TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 8036 0207 ISSUE: 07/2018...
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HORSCH: ..............Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week. www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down- load for this purpose (not available in all languages).
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HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt: Grubber Maschine: Cruiser 10 XL Typ: Cruiser 12 XL den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie 2006/42/EG entspricht. Schwandorf, 06.07.2017 Klaus Winkler Dokumentationsbevollmächtigter...
DANGER to the safety notes! Highlights a danger that will lead to death or HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- severe injury if it is not avoided. age or malfunctions resulting from failure of complying with the operating instructions.
Service Consequential damage HORSCH Company would like you to be com- The machine has been manufactured by pletely satisfied with your machine and our HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite services. the intended use deviations in placing quantity up to total failure may be caused by e.g.: If you encounter any problems, please feel free to contact your sales partner.
HORSCH does not assume any liability for observing all pictograms and warnings on the damages resulting from the unintended use of machine, observing all maintenance and repair the machine.
The person is acquainted with the function of ¾ service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to the machine within the scope of its work and the following activities: is able to assess and avoid any work related dangers.
Children in danger Safety in traffic Children are not able to assess dangers and may DANGER behave unpredictably. Children are therefore especially endangered: No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine! Keep children away from the machine. ¾ Especially before drive off and before trigger- ¾...
The machine must only be put into operation ¾ after receiving instructions by employees of Immediately shut down and secure the ma- ¾ the authorized dealer or a HORSCH em- chine. ployee. If possible locate and rectify the faults by fol- ¾...
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Allow hydraulic oil and hydraulic components ¾ specially trained by HORSCH. heated during operation to cool down before any work on the hydraulic system. Overhead lines Use only appropriate means when searching ¾...
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Use in the field What to do in case of voltage flashover Voltage flashover generates high electric volt- ages on the outside of the machine. This results DANGER in extreme voltage differences at the ground No passengers are allowed to ride on the around the machine.
HORSCH does not assume any liability for Do not allow operating materials to drain out ¾ damages resulting from the attachment of into the environment.
Conform to prescribed schedules for repetitive ¾ tests or inspections. HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and Service the machine according to the mainte- limb as well as property damages resulting from ¾ nance plan, see chapter Care and maintenance.
Danger zone Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can The area marked red indicates the danger zone result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. of the machine: Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such ¾ loads to the ground first. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone ¾...
Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ at dangerous points and are an important part Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ of the safety equipment of the machine. Miss- replaced immediately. ing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or Affix the specified safety stickers on spare parts.
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Loading hook; hook the load suspension gear (chains, ropes etc.) into this loading hook during loading. Position of safety stickers (depending on equipment)
If the machine is hitched up in two-point mode, ¾ These work activities may be carried out only by the tractor link arms must be blocked against persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. swinging sideways. On a trailer or low loader the machine must ¾...
Technical data Cruiser 10 XL 12 XL Working width (m) 10.0 12.0 Transport width (m) 2.98 2.98 Transport height (m) 3.99 3.99 Length (m) 10.1 10.2 Weight (kg) 11500 13 500 Tyre size support wheels 400/60-15.5 400/60-15.5 Tyre size undercarriage 445/65-22.5 445/65-22.5 Number of tines...
Type plate The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame of the machine. Data on the type plate: Serial number Permissible total weight Drawbar load (= DL) Axle load Machine type Year of construction...
Requirements for the tractor Verify the suitability of the tractor before com- ¾ WARNING missioning. Danger of accident! Observe the permissible values of the tractor ¾ The tractor must meet the following require- for axle loads, total weight, tyre load bearing ments to be able to use the machine as intended: capacity and air pressure.
Hydraulics Identification of hydraulic hoses The symbol is always located above the hose that requires pressure to bring the machine in WARNING transport position (lift out, folding, etc.). Accidental hydraulic movements (e.g. caused by passengers or children) can lead to severe Lift/lower accidents and injuries! Secure or lock the control units on the tractor.
Aluminium clips NOTE The aluminium clips are placed on the piston Pay attention to the ratio on the machine, see ¾ rods of hydraulic cylinders, depending on the Depth setting. operating states, see chapter Operation. Different aluminium clips The thickness of the clips differs according to colour: Col- blue...
Lighting WARNING Traffic accidents caused by defective lighting. Check the lighting before setting off. ¾ Check warning notices and lamps for cleanli- ¾ ness. Check the plug-and-socket connection on all ¾ lighting units for firm seating: License plate position (1): 7-pin plug Rear light, right Lamp, direction indicator...
Instruction stickers Always plug in all hydraulic lines. Otherwise components could be damaged because of Clean soiled stickers. interconnected hydraulic functions. ¾ Damaged or illegible stickers must be re- ¾ placed immediately. Apply the specified stickers to spare parts. ¾ Hitching/uncoupling (only for France) 1 Before road travel, place the aluminium...
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Retighten the wheel nuts/wheel bolts after 50 km or 10 hours. Retighten every day - see maintenance overview. Tighten with the appropriate torque. Check the tyre pressure at regular inter- vals, adapt if necessary - see maintenance overview.
Assembly groups Coulter Different variants are available depending on the conditions: WARNING Danger of injury caused by the machine lower- FlexGrip coulter 5 cm ing. FlexGrip coulter 5 cm Wearing tip from hard metal Always support the machine with suitable ¾...
Lubricate pendulum packer Adjusting the pendulum packer In the working position the machine runs on the CAUTION packer. Due to the weight of the machine high Damages on middle packer segment consolidation and a fine crumbly, level surface is achieved. Before folding the machine, lock the middle ¾...
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Adjustment for soft soil NOTE To prevent sinking in too low, the front packer can be limited toward the bottom. Note the changed arrangement of the hole ¾ patterns on the centre packer. Screw the stop into the rear hole position (7). ¾...
Operation Adjusting the height of the drawbar Whenever working on the machine The machine must be levelled by the hydraulic pay attention to the associated safety cylinder on the drawbar. notes in the chapter “Safety and prevention of accidents” as well as the accident prevention instructions! 1.
Connecting/Parking Adapting the hose bracket Adapt the hose bracket and the hose length to the tractor. DANGER The hoses should be routed here in such a way There is a risk that persons may become that hoses and couplings will not be damaged crushed and severely injured between machine under any operating conditions in the field, in and tractor!
Connecting 3.2 Machines with ball and socket coupling: - Connect hydraulic lines of the hydraulic cylinder to the drawbar at the control unit The machine must be properly connected to a of the tractor. tractor before any machine movements. - Open the lock valve on the hydraulic cylinder of the drawbar: DANGER Serious accidents caused by the machine roll-...
Transport position Make the following additional adjustments be- fore road transport: Fold the machine in completely, see Folding. Attach the safety catches for the wings and secure them with cotter pins. Lift the machine completely. Place 20 mm clips (2x red) each on the hy- draulic cylinders of packer middle section.
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WARNING WARNING Danger of road accidents caused by losing the Damage to the hydraulics can cause unintended unfolding of the wings (90°). machine or machine parts. Risk of accident! Lock the control units mechanically or electri- ¾ Always check the correct installation of the cally, depending on the version, during trans- ¾...
Secure the machine with wheel chocks Parking against rolling away. Position the wheel chocks under the side of the undercarriage wheels pointing to the downward slope. DANGER Unplug the brake lines, ISOBUS and lighting Serious accidents caused by the machine roll- and hook in the bracket.
Folding Unfolding Inner wings (90°) WARNING Dropping or lowering machine parts can cause severe crushing injuries etc.! Instruct persons to leave the danger zone. ¾ Comply with the accident prevention instruc- ¾ tions. CAUTION Wings 90° (Figure Joker 12 RT) Damages on middle packer segment Before folding the machine, lock the middle Lock the middle packer segment with bolt...
Outer wings (180°) Folding NOTE Before folding remove the added clips from ¾ packer cylinders and undercarriage cylinders! Lock the middle packer segment with bolt and cotter pin in position (1), see chapter Pendulum packer. Wings 180° (Figure Joker 12 RT) Fold the outer wings by 180°.While folding Unfold the outer wings by 180°.
Depth setting Example 1: To reduce the working depth by approx. 5 cm Depth setting in the field is made via the packer 5 cm: 3 = 1.7 cm at the rear and via drawbar and support wheels of clips must be added (1x blue and 1x red). at the front.
Setting the spacing of the Loosen the mounting screw; reposition the bearing journal and tighten screw in the support wheels outside hole: Depending on the soil conditions, stones may become stuck between the support wheels and damage them. To prevent this, the bearing journals of the wheels can be turned outward.
Use in the field Checks before and during use on the field NOTE Have the hydraulic lines been connected ¾ Work with opened lock valve (hydraulic cyl- without being mixed up by mistake? ¾ inder on drawbar). Has the machine been levelled in working ¾...
Troubleshooting and repair Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Irregular working depth over the Preload pressure on outside Check pressure on pressure • • working width wings too low gauge and press for a few more seconds with the control unit, if necessary; see chapter Unfolding.
Optional equipment Border discs Spade discs are installed as border discs: Levelling discs Levelling discs are installed behind the tines to prevent ridge formation during any conditions of use. The discs distribute the thrown up soil and level the ground in front of the packer. Setting the depth The working depth must be adjusted to the oper- ating conditions (working depth of tines, working...
Brake system Connection 1. Connect the coupling head “Brake” (yellow) first. DANGER 2. Next, connect the coupling head “Provision” Uncontrolled rolling of the machine can cause (red). severe injuries by crushing or rolling over. 3. Release the parking brake. Park the machine only on level ground with suf- ficient load bearing capacity.
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End of the season Releasing the brake To ensure the function of the valves, anti-freeze The brake can also be released manually for ¾ should be mixed into the compressed air. Fol- manoeuvring if the air reservoirs are full. low the operating instructions of the tractor! Push the button for the service brake (2) up.
Care and Maintenance Lubricating the machine The machine should be lubricated at regular in- tervals and after washing with a pressure cleaner. WARNING This ensures operability and reduces repair costs and downtimes. Risk of injuries during maintenance work Hygiene Please observe the safety notes on care and ¾...
Storage If the machine is to be shut down for a longer period of time: If possible, park the machine under a roof. ¾ Protect the machine against corrosion. For ¾ spray coating use only readily biodegradable oils, e.g. rape seed oil. Protect the hydraulic cylinder piston rods ¾...
Maintenance overview Cruiser 10 XL/12 XL Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose (e.g. once connections as well as the hydraulic because of material settlement or paint residues between the connections.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Pressure accumulator Follow the country-specific regulations and directives. Ball-and-socket coupling Before connecting: Clean ball and spherical cap. daily Replace the foam ring if damaged and/or heavily soiled. daily Place the foam ring. daily Check ball and spherical cap for wear. The wear limit has 40 h been reached when the gauge rests fully on the ball or enters the spherical cap.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Drawbar eye (ball and socket joint) ø 51 mm/71 mm Fastening ¾ Check mounting screws for firm seat (560 Nm). 40 h Wear ¾ Replace the component concerned if one of the wear limits 40 h has been exceeded or fallen short of (workshop work): Designation Nominal...
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Brake system Check condition and function. daily Drain air reservoir. Check brake lines and hoses for damages, crushing points and kinks. Clean the pipe filter (workshop work). annually/ as necessary Bearings of carrying axle journals Check clearance and adjust if necessary (must only be carried 120 h/ out by an expert workshop).
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Lubrication points (Lubrication grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Number of lubrication points in brackets Lubricate drawbar bolts daily Lubricate folding 90° bolts Lubricate packer frame bolts (10) Lubricate pendulum packer (10) Lubricate brake shaft (6) press only a little amount of grease into the drum side Lubricate levelling discs depth setting 40 h Lubricate wings hydraulic cylinders...
Changing tines WARNING Broken tines can be replaced on the assembly Work accidents through hazardous machine fixture on the drawbar. movements. Overview Unfold the machine and engage the parking ¾ brake of the tractor. The tine is pre-tensioned on the tine holder with Lift the machine completely.
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6. Dismantle the tine from the frame: 7. Align the assembly fixture according to the Loosen the nuts (1) with an impact wrench (2) twist of the tine and plug it on the holder on in the order shown. the drawbar: Loosen the nuts in alternating steps to avoid cocking.
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1. The square tubing of the frame has different cross-sections (80 mm, 100 mm, 120 mm). Insert the spacers on the assembly fixture de- pending to which pipe the tine was mounted. Secure the spacers on the pipe section with cotter pin (5).
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6. Dismantle the nuts on the clamping plate. The 4. Insert the clamping wedge (4): tine is relieved and can be removed from the assembly fixture. Mounting tines 1. Take the tine to be replaced from the bracket and insert the new tine. Observe the correct position of the screws: 5.
Attention must be paid to all valid regulations. Decommissioning and waste disposal must only be carried out by operators who have been trained by HORSCH. Contact a waste disposal company, if this should be necessary.
Appendix Tightening torques NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guidelines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the • corresponding points in the operating instructions have priority. Screws and nuts must thereby not be treated with lubricant, since this would change the friction value. •...
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Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 diameter No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread thread thread thread 12.2...
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Safety 6 Safety stickers 15 Screw connections 13 Season 48 Serial number 20 Service 5 Service brake system 10 Spare parts 6 Speed 8 Spherical cap 52 Stickers 15,29 Storage 50 Support wheels 19,40,43 Technical data 19 Tines 19 Top speed 8,19 Tractor change 34 Tractor link arm 22 Traffic 8...
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All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Tel.: +49 94 31 7143-0 Sitzenhof 1 Fax: +49 94 31 7143-9200 92421 Schwandorf E-Mail: info@horsch.com www.horsch.com...
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