Rabe Fitis 120 M Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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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.. Fitis 120 M Mounted reversible plough...
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    120 M UICK TART ITIS QUICK START Fitis 120 M quick start Preparing the tractor pass Check the pressure of the tyres. Adjust the alignment. - It must be identical on each side of the tractor, both at the - The top link must be aligned with the tractor centreline.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    120 M ABLE OF ONTENTS ITIS TABLE OF CONTENTS QU I C K START Preparation of the implement before work ..20 Location of adjustment points ......20 Preparing the plough bodies before ploughing ..20 Working width adjustment .........21 INT R OD U CTIO N Offset adjustment ..........22 Alignment adjustment ........22 Installing the sub-soiler (optional) ......23...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1.3.1 CE label Example de codes The CE label shows that the implement described in this manual Fitis 120 M complies with the following directive: - 120: frame measure in mm - M: larger body clearance Identification of your equipment Associated documents 1.4.1...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions And Rules

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES If your implement is parked, make sure that it is stable to avoid Safety instructions the possibility of physical injury or material damage. 2.1.1 General instructions 2.1.4 Hydraulic circuit and couplings CAUTION: CAUTION: The risks of accidents during use, maintenance or...
  • Page 8 ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS CAUTION: 2.1.7 Maintenance If the implement is equipped with a hydraulic folding The maintenance area must be clean, dry, well ventilated and mechanism, only actuate this from the tractor cab. well lit. Make sure that there is no possibility of anyone being in the pivoting zone of the side sections or of If it is necessary to work on or remove an implement the rear accessories.
  • Page 9 ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS 2.1.9 Safety stickers CAUTION: Take care not to damage the safety stickers when washing the implement. IMPORTANT: Replace damaged or missing stickers. Locations of the safety stickers. UI 127 UI 126 UI 129 UI 1832 UI 131 UI 1835 UI 1829...
  • Page 10 ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Explanation of stickers Number Sticker Description Do not climb onto the implement Do not transport anyone on the implement. UI 1835 Locking device Install the locking device before carrying out any work in the danger zone.
  • Page 11: Use

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS ESCRIPTION OF THE IMPLEMENT General views Legend Headstock Gauge wheel Angle adjustment stop Working width adjustment Parking support leg Offset adjustment Turnover cylinder Vertical alignment adjustment screw 9901.00.20EN00 - 05/2015 - 11 -...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Technical specifications Part Headstock Hydraulic turnover with cylinder. Ø 80 mm shaft Tilt adjustment mechanical stop. Frame Working width Manually adjustable from 12" to 16’’ Screw adjustment. Adjustment of the working width of the 1 Inter-body clearance Height between points 1.60 m.
  • Page 13: Headstock Rh 80

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Headstock RH 80 Working width Legend Legend Hitch pins Plough body working width adjustment Turnover cylinder The working width of the bodies can be set to three positions: The implement is equipped with a Ø80 mm shaft, mounted on two tapered roller bearings of the same diameter.
  • Page 14: Mould Board

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS 3.10 Mould board 3.13 Deflector (Optional) Legend 1 Solid body Legend 2 Slatted body The mould boards of the implement are: - Solid. 3.14 Mechanical safety device - Slatted. The slatted versions are intended to be used in sticky ground conditions.
  • Page 15: Preparing The Tractor

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS REPARING THE TRACTOR Required tractive power The power required to tow your implement varies according to For additional information, consult your dealer. Number of bodies Power 75 Hp Legend 100 Hp Front tyre spacing Rear tyre spacing Tractor wheels If the implement has a large number plough share pairs,...
  • Page 16: Length Of The Lifting Links

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Length of the lifting links Legend We Tractor dead weight Front lifting capacity of unladen tractor Legend Rear lifting capacity of unladen tractor Raised position Lowered position Distance between centre of gravity of front-mounted implement The length of the link arms determines the vertical alignment of and the front bearing axle the hitch and the position of the lifting cylinders while working.
  • Page 17: Top Link

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS IMPORTANT: ITCHING AND UNHITCHING Grease and remove rust etc. from stabiliser bolts and threads (rods or shims) before hitching the implement to the tractor. The horizontal axles (3) of Hitching the implement to the tractor unanticipated potentially dangerous play.
  • Page 18 ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS CAUTION: 5.1.5 Folding up the support leg Before proceeding to connect the top link, make sure the space between the implement yoke and there is no possibility of contact between the raised position and the working position. A second check is under actual working conditions.
  • Page 19: Unhitching The Implement From The Tractor

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS YDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Unhitching the implement from the tractor Required hydraulic control valves CAUTION: Before unhitching your implement, make sure the locking pin is properly locked. IMPORTANT: Pressurised oil may remain in a closed circuit. CAUTION: Return to reservoir allows evacuation of residual Make sure that there is no-one in the vicinity of the...
  • Page 20: Preparation Of The Implement Before Work

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS REPARATION OF THE IMPLEMENT BEFORE WORK Location of 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 E.g.: 4-furrow Prima Legend Angle adjustment stop...
  • Page 21: Working Width Adjustment

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Working width adjustment The working width of each body has three width settings 12", 14" Adjustment Legend 12" position 14" position 16" position Legend Pivot bolt Locating bolt Adjustment Legend Pivot bolt Bolt Nut (hidden in illustration) Raise the implement completely off the ground.
  • Page 22: Offset Adjustment

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Offset adjustment Alignment adjustment Principle Legend Legend Alignment adjustment Setting 1 Alignment adjustment orients the implement relative to the Setting 2 Setting 3 tractor. This adjustment pivots the frame so as to align the bodies of the Working width Setting 1 Setting 2...
  • Page 23: Installing The Sub-Soiler (Optional)

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Installing the sub-soiler (optional) DANGER Risk of accidents when using the implement for farming operations. Always follow the safety instructions given in the original operator's manual. CAUTION Risk of injury through crushing when installing equipment items and making adjustments.
  • Page 24: Gauge Wheel Adjustment

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Adjustment Gauge wheel adjustment IMPORTANT: Check the general condition of the wheels daily. 7.7.1 Tyre pressures IMPORTANT: 7.7.4 Gauge wheel turnover speed adjustment Regularly check the pressure of the tyres. The pressure in the tyres must never be less than the recommended min.
  • Page 25: Changing Between Transport And Working Position

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Slow down in the corners, and when the road surface is HANGING BETWEEN irregular. TRANSPORT AND WORKING Do not attempt to take tight corners on the brakes. POSITION Always check the tightness of wheel studs before heading onto a public road.
  • Page 26: Field Adjustments

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS 9.2.3 Working depth adjustment IELD ADJUSTMENTS The working depth is controlled by: CAUTION: The height of the tractor's hydraulic lifting mechanism for the Read this chapter in its entirety to properly front of the implement. understand all adjustments, the correct order and procedures before starting work.
  • Page 27 ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS 9.3.2 Longitudinal levelling 9.3.3 Lateral levelling 90° The 2nd pass is made with the tractor in the furrow. The machine must be level so that all the bodies work at the same depth. Adjustments Find a balance between: - The lift height of the tractor.
  • Page 28: Adjustment Of Skimmers (Optional)

    ´ 120 M PERATOR ANUAL ITIS Adjustment of skimmers (optional) 9.4.1 Skimmer - Adjusting working depth Setting instructions Legend 1 Safety ring 2 Self-locking bolt the entire width. Ensure that all the skimmers have the same adjustment. Pull the self-locking bolt and set the working depth by adapting Adjustment - Vari-Fix Set all the skimmers to the same working depth.
  • Page 29: Adjustment Of Deflector (Optional)

    120 M AINTENANCE ITIS Adjustment of deflector (optional) Adjusting the sub-soiler (optional) Adjustment tips Adjustment tips Working depth Adjustment 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 30: Protection Of The Environment

    120 M AINTENANCE ITIS MAINTENANCE implement. Damaged or detached stickers must be replaced. CAUTION: Do not use compressed air to clean hydraulic components. Observe the safety instructions (Chapter 2) before starting service work or replacing spare parts. Perform complete lubrication of the implement after each •...
  • Page 31: Lubrication And Greasing

    120 M AINTENANCE ITIS Drain the implement if you need to replace components in the hydraulic circuit. CAUTION: Never open, pierce, weld or perform work on the hydraulic accumulators. IMPORTANT: Replace hydraulic hoses with others having the IMPORTANT: Collect hydraulic oil, hydraulic accumulators, tyres and take them to a dealer or an approved collection point.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting And Repair

    120 M AINTENANCE ITIS 13 T Regular lubrication of all moving parts ensures optimum ROUBLESHOOTING AND implement operation and prolongs service life. REPAIR The lubricating nipples on the pivot points enable lubrication of 13.1 Tripping the mechanical stone safety Before lubrication, clean the lubricating nipples. Impurities can device - replacing the shear bolt cause blockage of the lubrication duct.
  • Page 33 Risk of accidents when loosening the the pivot bolt. dimensions strength Risk of accidents when plough body swings back. Only approach the plough body from the rear. Use a 190 Nm 140 lb-ft special RABE tool. 225 Nm 10,9 166 lb-ft 315 Nm 12,9 232 lb-ft...
  • Page 34: Spare Parts

    120 M AINTENANCE ITIS 14 S Repair 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 35: Tightening Torques

    120 M AINTENANCE ITIS 14.2 Tightening torques Observe the tightening torques of the components. For each component, the torques vary depending on the surface condition and the lubrication. All values in the table below are for information only. Dimensions Category 8.8 Category 12.9 lb - ft lb - ft...
  • Page 36: Returning To Operation And Additional Check

    120 M AINTENANCE ITIS Assembly 14.4 Returning to operation and additional check After storage and before use, perform a full visual inspection implement. After the visual inspection, hitch the implement to a tractor and test its operation. Legend Shear bolt Pivot bolt Tighten the bolts.
  • Page 37: Ce Declaration

    DECLARATION 15 CE DECLARATION Designation: Mounted reversible plough (Anbau-Drehpflug) Fitis 120 M Type: Serial no.: erial no.: 9901.00.20EN00 - 05/2015 - 37 -...
  • Page 40 GRÉGOIRE-BESSON FRANCE 49230 Montfaucon / Montigné-sur-Moine FRANCE Tél. (+33) 2 41 64 72 67 Fax (+33) 2 41 64 67 73 contactfr@gregoirebesson.fr fr.gregoire-besson.com GRÉGOIRE-BESSON UK LIMITED Spalding Road - Bourne - Lincs. PE10 0AU. UNITED KINGDOM Phone : +441778423787 Fax : +441778394431 enquiries@gregoire-besson.co.uk gregoire-besson.co.uk GRÉGOIRE-BESSON GMBH...

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