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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Joker 5/6/8 RT Classic TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 8080 0207 ISSUE: 06/2016...
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Designation of machine: Cultivation tool Machine type: Joker 5 RT Classic Joker 6 RT Classic Joker 8 RT Classic this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006/42/EC.
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I hereby confirm the receipt of the operating instructions and spare parts list for the machine speci- fied above. I have been instructed by an authorized dealer or a Service Engineer from HORSCH in the opera- tion and functions as well as the safety related requirements of the machine.
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 to comply with the operating instructions.
Service Consequential damage HORSCH Company would like you to be completely The machine has been manufactured by satisfied with your machine and our services. HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite the intended use deviations in placing quantity If you encounter any problems, please feel free up to total failure may be caused by e.g.:...
Safety and Spare parts Genuine spare parts and accessories from responsibility HORSCH have been specially designed for this machine. Spare parts and accessories which are not deliv- The following warnings and safety notes apply ered by us, have not been tested or approved by us.
The person has understood the operating ¾ service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to instructions and is able to implement the in- the following activities: formation given in the operating instructions Loading and transport accordingly.
Personal protective Clean soil from the folding areas before fold- ¾ ing up. Otherwise there could be damage to equipment the mechanics. If present: Secure the hydraulic cylinders on ¾ Missing or incomplete protective equipment undercarriage and drawbar in transport posi- increases the risk of health damage.
Have damage, that could affect safety and ¾ authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. that cannot be rectified by yourself, rectified The machine registration form must be com- by a qualified expert workshop.
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Use only appropriate means when searching ¾ specially trained by HORSCH. for leaks. Repair any damage immediately! Oil sprays can cause injuries and fire! Overhead lines Power sockets and connectors on the hydrau- 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.
Structural changes and extensions must only ¾ Environmental protection be made in an authorized workshop or by an operator who has been trained by HORSCH. Operating materials such as hydraulic oil, lubri- Comply with country specific instructions for ¾ cants, etc. can damage the environment and the weights, weight distribution and dimensions.
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 Provide spare parts with the specified safety ¾...
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Loading hook; Remaining in the danger zone hook the slinging gear (chains, ropes etc.) is only permitted when the lifting into this loading hook during loading. cylinder pin is inserted. 00380896 Remaining in the danger zone is only permitted if the safety support is in place.
These work activities may be carried out only by swinging sideways. persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. On a trailer or low loader the machine must be ¾ secured with tensioning straps or other means.
Type plate The type plate with the CE-mark 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...
Hydraulics WARNING Accidental hydraulic movements (e.g. caused by passengers or children) can lead to severe accidents and injuries! Secure or lock the control units on the tractor. Instruct persons to leave the slewing range of fold- able machine parts. NOTE Always plug in all hydraulic lines! Otherwise ¾...
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Lift/lower undercarriage with Softride 1 Tractor control unit 4 Pressure accumulator 2 Tractor hydraulic coupling 5 Hydraulic cylinder, undercarriage 3 Single acting lock valve Folding 1 Tractor control unit 6 Throttle Ø 0.6 mm 2 Tractor hydraulic coupling 7 One-way restrictor 3 Double acting lock valve 8 Single acting lock valve 4 Hydraulic cylinder for wings...
Lighting 7-pin plug Rear-light, right Lamp, direction indicator Lamp, tail-light Lamp, brake light Rear-light, left Lamp, brake light Lamp, tail-light Lamp, direction indicator Plugs and cable assignment Desig. Colour Function yellow Indicator left 54 g white Earth green Indicator right 58 R brown Rear-light, right...
Coulter discs Packer The serrated coulter discs cut the harvest resi- In the working position the machine runs on the dues and the soil and mix the harvest residues packer. Due to the weight of the machine a high in down to working depth. consolidation and a fine crumbly, level surface is achieved.
Tyre Packers RollFlex Packer Tyre Packers RollFlex Packer Excellent self-cleaning under moist conditions. Tyres 185/65-15 AS. Particularly suitable for Consolidation in strips with high mixing effect very light soils with low load bearing capacity. and a very high levelling potential. With the AS-tread it leave a very good, erosion Not recommended for stony or large clot soils.
Aluminium clips WARNING The aluminium clips are plugged over the piston Risk of injury on the hydraulic cylinders! rods of hydraulic cylinders. They limit the retrac- Limbs may be pinched by unintentional retrac- tion of the piston rod. This way one can adjust tion of the piston rods.
Instruction stickers Retighten the wheel nuts / wheel bolts after 50 km or 10 hours. Retighten every day - Clean soiled stickers. see maintenance overview. ¾ Damaged or illegible stickers must be re- ¾ placed immediately. Apply the specified stickers to spare parts. ¾...
Operation Support the drawbar at the front with a height ¾ adjustable jack. Pull out the bolt on the hydraulic cylinder. ¾ Whenever working on the machine Correct the height of the drawbar and reinsert ¾ pay attention to the associated safety the bolt.
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Check to make sure the machine is secured Folding the machine, see Folding. Observe the ¾ ¾ with wheel chocks and if not, please secure permissible transport heights (Joker 8 RT) the machine accordingly. and ensure ground clearance! Connect the hydraulic lines for Lift/Lower. Remove the wheel chocks and put them in ¾...
Parking Park the machine only on a firm and level surface. Lift the machine completely. ¾ The machine can be parked folded up in trans- If necessary unfold the machine completely, port position. ¾ see Unfolding. Unfold the support and secure it with the bolt. ¾...
Folding Unfolding Extend undercarriage and drawbar and ¾ lift the machine completely. WARNING Remove the aluminium clips from the hydrau- Dropping / lowering machine parts can cause ¾ lic cylinders of undercarriage and drawbar. severe crushing injuries etc.! Instruct persons to leave the danger zone. Unfold the machine and pre-load with ¾...
Depth setting In the field the machine is guided in the depth by the packer and the drawbar. The inclination of the machine is determined by the drawbar. The depth setting is made with the aluminium clips on the hydraulic cylinders of packers and drawbar.
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Adjusting the sensing wheels The sensing wheels keep the machine steady and maintain the working depth in the ground. The setting is made only after the depth setting of the cultivation tools has been completed. The sensing wheels are guided in the depth via link motion (1).
Use in the field SoftRide Headland The SoftRide system prevents the machine from Lift out the machine with the hydraulic ¾ swinging during use in the field. To this end, cylinder of the drawbar and turn it over the undercarriage is dampened by the half way the packer.
Optional equipment Connection 1. Connect the Coupling head "Brake" (yel- Brake system low) first. 2. Then connect the Coupling head "Provi- The machine can be equipped with a pneu- sion" (red). matic or hydraulic brake system. The machine is 3. Release the parking brake. equipped with a parking brake for safe parking.
In released position the brake lever should touch the fork at the front and the wheels should be able to turn freely. To ensure the function of the valves, anti-freeze ¾ should be mixed into the compressed air. Follow the operating instructions of the tractor! The coupling heads should be closed with blind ¾...
Parking brake Function of the breakaway brake valve The valve has two positions: DANGER A - operating position B - emergency braking Uncontrolled rolling of the machine can cause severe injuries by crushing or rolling over. Park the machine only on level ground with ¾...
Side limitation The side limitation prevents the formation of ridg- es of soil between in case of adjoining passes. The height should be set to approx. 5 cm above the field. The working depth can be matched to the field conditions, if this should be necessary.
Maintenance and Maintenance Periods Servicing The maintenance intervals are determined by various different factors. Various operating, weather and soil conditions as well as working speeds affect the mainte- CAUTION nance intervals, but also the quality of the lu- Observe the safety instructions for maintenance bricants and cleaning agents used determines and servicing.
Maintenance overview Joker 5/6/8 RT Classic Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug- Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose (e.g. once in connections as well as the because of material settlements or paint residues between the hydraulic connections.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Frame Frame and connecting elements Check condition and firm seating daily Cultivation tools Coulter discs • See section Coulter discs daily • Check for condition, firm seating and wear • Check bearing for leak tightness and wear Packer Check condition, bearings and fastening 40 h...
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Lubrication points * - number of lubrication points in parentheses Lubricate bolt on the drawbar (2) daily Lubricate safety pin (4) 40 h Lubricate the side limiter bearings (2) 40 h Parking brake (1) 100 h Wheel hub support wheel (2) 200 h Wheel hub /undercarriage brake 200 h...
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Lubrication points (Lubrication grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Number of lubrication points in brackets Lubricate the lift bearings on the packer shafts (23) daily Tractor link arm (2) daily Lubricate pin on folding cylinder (4) 40 h • depending on equipment NOTES: •...
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.
Tightening torques NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guide- • lines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the corresponding points in the op- erating 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 thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread 12.2 13.5 5/16...
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Qualification of personnel 7 Undercarriage 18,21,42 Unfolding 32 Use in the field 11,35 Ratio 27,33 Recycling 45 Releasing pump 38 Warranty 4 Retrofits 12 Waste disposal 45 Road transportation 8 Weight 18 Road travel 10 wheel hub 43 RollFlex Packer 26 wheels 42 Wheels / brakes 42 Width 18...
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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...
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