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Software version: 15T0052
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  • Page 1 Translation of the Translation of the Original Operating Manual Original Operating Manual Tiger 5 Tiger 5 Edition 1.2 Edition 1.2 Software version: 15T0052 Software version: 15T0052 Printed in Germany: 10/2015 Printed in Germany: 10/2015 E901160-GB E901160-GB...
  • Page 2 – with the express approval of ROPA GmbH. Any type of reproduction, distri- bution or storage on data medium in any form and of any type not authorized by ROPA GmbH forms a violation of current domestic and international copyright law and will be judicially prosecuted.
  • Page 3 Contents Contents 3 / 530...
  • Page 4 Contents 4 / 530...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface................. 13 Name plate and important data...............17 Type overview..................18 Serial numbers and name plates............19 Declaration of Conformity................ 21 Safety................23 General....................25 Obligations of the entrepreneur...............25 General symbols and instructions............25 2.3.1 Safety signs..................... 26 Proper use....................27 2.4.1 Foreseeable misuse................
  • Page 6 Contents 5.1.2 Ladder bunker..................58 Driver's cabin overview................59 Steering column..................60 5.3.1 Steering column switch................61 Driver’s seat.....................62 Operating components on the floor of the driver‘s cabin......66 Operating console R-Concept..............67 5.6.1 Colour terminal R-Touch................68 5.6.1.1 Positioning R-Touch.................69 5.6.2 R-Select....................70 5.6.3 R-Direct....................
  • Page 7 Contents 6.3.4 Light control................... 134 6.3.4.1 Configure light programs............... 135 6.3.4.2 Ladder light.................... 135 Joystick....................136 Diesel engine..................143 6.5.1 Start diesel engine.................146 6.5.2 Shut down diesel engine............... 147 6.5.3 Engine speed adjustment..............147 6.5.4 Power reduction SCR system............... 149 6.5.4.1 Power reduction AdBlue filling level............
  • Page 8 Contents 6.10.2.9 Manual control..................189 6.10.2.10 Quick description: steering modes in operating mode "Field"....190 6.10.3 Automatic steering (Autopilot)............... 191 6.10.3.1 Activating autopilot front axle steering..........191 6.10.3.2 Quick description: activating only front axle autopilot......193 6.10.3.3 Activating rear wheels autopilot............194 6.10.3.4 Quick description: manual activation of rear wheels autopilot....196 6.10.3.5...
  • Page 9 Folding the machine manually out/in.............287 6.20 Bunker unloading...................291 6.20.1 Operating panel bunker emptying............292 6.20.2 Setting the unload rotating speed............300 6.20.3 Instruction on piles creation (with the ROPA loader)......301 6.21 Pump distributor gears................302 6.22 Hydraulic system................... 303 6.23 Compressed air system.................307 6.23.1 Compressor....................307...
  • Page 10 Contents 6.28 Electrics....................323 6.28.1 Voltage monitoring................. 323 6.28.2 Battery disconnect relay................ 323 6.28.3 Battery emergency shutdown..............324 6.29 Printer.....................325 6.29.1 Description of the keyboard functions........... 325 6.29.2 Which thermally-sensitive paper suits?..........326 6.30 Shutdown....................328 Maintenance and Service........329 Diesel engine..................331 7.1.1 Dry air filter....................
  • Page 11 Contents Lifter....................... 395 7.9.1 Lifting shares..................395 7.9.2 Lifter gears for lifting rollers..............397 7.9.3 Paddle gears..................400 7.9.4 Depth-control shaft drive............... 401 7.9.5 Shaking share gears................403 7.9.6 Shaking share drive at PR2h-V.............404 7.9.7 Eccentric shaft bearing................405 7.9.8 Readjusting eccentric bearing shaking share drive.......406 7.9.9 Share body guide/suspension...............
  • Page 12 Premixed coolants (specification MB 326.5)......... 505 Filter cartridges, V-belts................ 506 Torque table for bolts and nuts (Nm)............ 508 Lubricating plans..................509 9.8.1 Lubricating plan for ROPA Tiger 5 "only basic machine" with 74 lubricating points..................509 9.8.2 Lubricating plan PR2h lifting unit (6-row, 45cm/50cm/variable).....511 9.8.3 Lubricating plan for PISh defoliator............

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface Preface 13 / 530...
  • Page 14 Preface 14 / 530...
  • Page 15 They conform to the high ROPA standards for safety and reliability. We would like to point out that parts and accessories not approved by ROPA may not be used on ROPA machines, otherwise the safety and operability of the machine may be impaired.
  • Page 16 Have the machine respectively main- tained or repaired according to regulations. Employ the decades of experience collected by ROPA in sugar beet harvesting and loading technology and implemented in this machine, by correct operation of this machine.

  • Page 17: Name Plate And Important Data

    Please enter the data of your machine in the following image of the name plate. You will need this data for ordering spare parts. If you have not yet exchanged the defo- liator unit and/or lifting unit, these may also be identified by ROPA using the chassis number.

  • Page 18: Type Overview

    Preface Type overview Type overview Classification of the defoliator identification by example of ROPA "PBSOh-45": → P Paintner version → B Leaf-spreader defoliator including leaf worm conveyor Integrated defoliator Leaf-spreader defoliator including leaf worm conveyor 2nd genera- B2 = tion...

  • Page 19: Serial Numbers And Name Plates

    Preface Serial numbers and name plates Serial numbers and name plates The serial number of the engine (1) is located on the engine block. It may be found, starting from the bunker, in driving direction, on the left side (the flywheel side) of the engine, directly behind the last cylinder.
  • Page 20 Preface Serial numbers and name plates The serial number (3) of the defoliator is located on the left side or top of the defoliator side wall. PISh defoliator PBSWh/PBSOh defoliator PESh rubber-defoliator 20 / 530...

  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    Preface Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity belongs to separately provided documents and is handed over on the delivery of the machine. The CE marking of the machine is a constituent part of the nameplate. 21 / 530...
  • Page 22 Safety 22 / 530...

  • Page 23: Safety

    Safety Safety 23 / 530...
  • Page 24 Safety 24 / 530...

  • Page 25: General

    Safety General symbols and instructions General The machine has been manufactured according to the current state of technology and tested for safety. The machine is CE compliant and therefore conforms to the respective European reg- ulations for free movement of goods within the European Union respectively the Euro- pean economic region.

  • Page 26: Safety Signs

    Safety General symbols and instructions CAUTION This signal word warns you of a possibly dangerous situation which may lead to seri- ous injury or to death and damage to the machine or other serious property dam- age. Non-observance of these remarks may lead to loss of warranty. This hazard may always occur if the operating or working instructions are not or only imprecisely observed.

  • Page 27: Proper Use

    Safety Proper use Warning against explosion hazard, battery area This warning symbol stands for activities during which the hazards of corrosive liquid and gases exist. Warning against falling hazard This warning symbol stands for activities during which the hazards of falling with possi- ble deadly consequences exist.

  • Page 28: Hazard Zone

    Safety Hazard zone Hazard zone Hazard zone does not apply to PIS* and PES* Nobody may stay in the hazard zone during operation of the machine. The opera- tor must immediately shut down the machine in case of any threatening hazard and request the people concerned to leave the hazard zone immediately.

  • Page 29: Safety Stickers On The Machine

    The meaning of each individual pictograph is explained below. In addition, a six-fig- ure number is given for each pictograph. This is the ROPA order number. Stating this number, you may reorder the respective pictograph from ROPA. The number stated in brackets is printed on the respective sticker.
  • Page 30 Safety Safety stickers on the machine 355070 (34) 355068 (39) Shut down the engine before per- Hazard due to electrical current! forming maintenance and repair Observe a sufficiently safe distance work and pull out the ignition key. to high-voltage power lines. Read the operating manual and comply with remarks on safety.

  • Page 31: Safety And Health Protection

    Safety Safety and health protection 355077 (25) Hazard that body parts can be pulled in. Do not reach into the rotating rollers. Do not climb on the rollers. Never step into the loading areas when the drive activated and motor run- ning.

  • Page 32: Requirements For Operating And Maintenance Personnel

    All maintenance work which is not specifically the responsibility of the operator may only be carried out by instructed or trained maintenance personnel. Some activities may only be performed by people expressly authorized by ROPA for these activities. In case of doubt, ask the manufacturer whether you may perform a specific activity yourself without any hazard.

  • Page 33: Residual Risks

    Safety Hazards caused by electricity 2.12 Residual risks Residual risks are special hazards involved in the use of the machine which cannot be fully eliminated despite a safety-conscious design. These residual risks are not readily recognizable and may result in injury or damage to health. In the event such unforeseen residual risks become apparent, the machine must be shut down immediately and the responsible supervisor informed accordingly (if applic- able).

  • Page 34: Hazards Caused By Process Materials

    Safety Hazards caused by noise 2.15 Hazards caused by process materials WARNUNG Oil, fuel and grease can cause the following damages: poisoning by inhalation of fuel vapours, allergies due to skin contact with fuel, oil or grease, fire and explosion hazard due to smoking or the use of fire or naked flame when handling fuel, oil or grease.

  • Page 35: Hazards Caused By The Hydraulic System

    Safety Hazards caused by hot substances/surfaces 2.17 Hazards caused by the hydraulic system WARNUNG Hydraulic fluid may cause irritation of the skin. Leaking hydraulic fluid may damage the environment. High pressure and partially high temperatures exist within hydraulic systems. Hydraulic fluid emitting at high pressure may enter the body through the skin and cause the most severe tissue damage and scalding.

  • Page 36: Personal Protective Equipment

    Safety Leakage 2.20 Personal protective equipment Wear tight-fitting clothing to prevent accidents. Particularly, do not wear ties, scarves, rings or chains that may be caught by moving machine parts. Wear appropriate head- gear for long hair. Do not carry highly inflammable objects, e.g. matches and lighters in your pockets. All persons staying within the area of effect of the machine are situationally obliged to wear the following protective equipment: Always...

  • Page 37: General Notes On Safety When Handling Acid Batteries

    Safety Safety and protective equipment 2.22 General notes on safety when handling acid batteries Fire, sparks, smoking and open flames are prohibited. Avoid generation of sparks formed by connecting and disconnecting electrical loads or measuring devices directly to battery terminals. Before connecting and disconnecting batteries, switch off the main battery switch.

  • Page 38: Emergency Exit

    Safety Emergency exit Overview Bunker door with safety switch Rotating beacon rear Safety guard Emergency stop switch battery Protective rubber at strainer wheel Protective rubber at lifter Emergency stop switch in the operating console Rotating beacon front 2.25 Emergency exit Depending on the design, the machine is not equipped with a dedicated emergency exit.

  • Page 39: General View And Specifications

    General View and Specifications General View and Specifications 39 / 530...
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  • Page 41: General View

    General View and Specifications General view General view This overview is intended to familiarize you with the most important components of your machine. Bunker auger Unload conveyor Hydraulic oil tank Engine compartment Climbing ladder bunker Strainer wheel cleaner Climbing ladder driver's cabin Lifting unit Leaf-spreader (not imaged here, only for PBS/PAS) (10)
  • Page 42 General View and Specifications General view Machine ready for driving on roads Shown here including the option additional chassis (see page 167) 42 / 530...

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    Exhaust gas category according to EPA (USA): TIER 4 final Capacity: 460 kW Max. torque: 2900 Nm/1300 min Rated speed (engine manufacturer): 1800 min Rated speed (ROPA): 1600 min Maximum speed: 1690 min Engine type: Diesel engine 4-stroke, direct fuel injection Displacement: 15 569 cm³...
  • Page 44 General View and Specifications Technical data Designation: Battery capacity: 2 x 170 Ah Lifting performance: up to 1.5 ha/h Length (position driving on roads) 6-rows: 14 980 mm Width (position driving on roads): with lifting unit PR2h-45: 3000 mm with lifting unit PR2h-50 or PR2h-V: 3299 mm Height (position driving on roads): 4000 mm...

  • Page 45: Tyres Pressure

    General View and Specifications Tyres pressure Tyres pressure Tyres type min. Recommendation max. (plain+slight slopes) Front axle 800/70 R38 900/60 R38 1st rear axle 1050/50 R32 2nd rear axle 1050/50 R32 Others min. Recommenda- max. tion (general) Defoliator Additional chassis 45 / 530...

  • Page 46: Transport Draft For Low-Loader Transport Of Machine With Additional Chassis

    General View and Specifications Transport draft for low-loader transport of machine with additional chassis Transport draft for low-loader transport of machine with additional chassis All data in mm. 46 / 530...

  • Page 47: Transport Draft For Low-Loader Transport Of Machine Without Additional Chassis

    General View and Specifications Transport draft for low-loader transport of machine without additional chassis Transport draft for low-loader transport of machine without additional chassis All data in mm. 47 / 530...

  • Page 48: Lashing Eyes For Transport By Low-Loader/Ship

    General View and Specifications Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship The front axle is equipped with eyes for clamping it down in ground direction. These eyes are located on the right and left next to the mount point for the axle support cylinders.
  • Page 49 General View and Specifications Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship Lashing eyes on the front axle Lashing eye behind the 2nd axle Lashing eye over the 3rd axle Image shows as an example euro-Tiger (MAN) The machine has no mount points on which it can be lifted. For hoisting it into a ship for example, special, approved and TÜV-approved lifting devices are necessary.
  • Page 50 General Description 50 / 530...

  • Page 51: General Description

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  • Page 53: Function

    General Description Function Function The machine is a self-propelled working machine for lifting sugar beets. The lifted beets are collected in the bunker. When the bunker is filled up, the sugar beets may either be deposited in a pile or directly loaded onto an accompanying vehicle using the unloading conveyor.

  • Page 54: Scope Of Delivery

    General Description Scope of delivery Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of the machine includes a fire extinguisher, a first-aid kit, 4 wheel chocks and a tool set with small parts package. The first-aid kit is located in the driver's cabin, the fire extinguisher on the platform before the driver's cabin door.

  • Page 55: Operating Components

    Operating Components Operating Components 55 / 530...
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  • Page 57: Ladders

    Operating Components Ladders Ladders DANGER – Nobody may stay on the platform in front of the driver‘s cabin and bunker door when the machine works. – Ascend ladders and machine only when the machine stands still! Use of ladders see page 32 5.1.1 Ladder driver's cabin Ladder to driver's cabin in transport respectively working position...

  • Page 58: Ladder Bunker

    Operating Components Ladders ADVICE We recommend to fold up and lock this ladder during lifting! Thus, the forbidden climb- ing on the machine is not possible while driving! 5.1.2 Ladder bunker Bunker ladder and platform are ready for ascend Bunker door lock Lower ladder part Rope bunker ladder Pull the ladder down with the bunker ladder rope (3).

  • Page 59: Driver's Cabin Overview

    Operating Components Driver's cabin overview Driver's cabin overview Steering column Roller blind Roof console Roof console storage compartment Operating console at driver’s seat Bottle holder Blow gun Central electrical system cover Rear driver's cabin wall storage compartment (10) Emergency seat (11) First-aid box (12)

  • Page 60: Steering Column

    Operating Components Steering column Steering column DANGER Hazard of deadly injuries if the steering column is moved while driving. In this case, the machine can go out of control and cause the severest damages. – Therefore, NEVER move the steering column while driving! Rotating handle (1) height adjustment Release rotating handle (1) (turn to the left), move the steering column to the desired height, retighten the rotating handle (turn to the right) and block the steering column.

  • Page 61: Steering Column Switch

    Operating Components Steering column 5.3.1 Steering column switch – Press lever to the right: Turn indicator right (R) – Press lever to the left: Turn indicator left (L) – Lever up/down: driving lights/high beam/headlight flasher (F) – Pressure switch on the end: Horn (H) –...

  • Page 62: Driver's Seat

    Operating Components Driver’s seat Driver’s seat Safety instructions: To prevent damage to the driver’s back, the seat must be adjusted for the driver’s weight before use and before every change of driver. To prevent injury, no objects should be placed within the moving area of the driver’s seat.
  • Page 63 Operating Components Driver’s seat Seat depth adjustment The depth of the seat pan can be indi- vidually adjusted. To adjust the depth of the seat cushion, lift the right handle (see arrow). By moving the seat cushion back- wards or forwards the desired seating position can be reached.
  • Page 64 Operating Components Driver’s seat Headrest The headrest can be individually adjusted for height by pulling it upward over the various increments up the end stop. By pushing forward or backward the angle of the headrest can be adjusted individually. To remove the headrest, pull it over the end stop.
  • Page 65 Operating Components Driver’s seat Armrest inclination The inclination of the armrest can be modified by turning the adjustment hand wheel (arrow). Backrest adjustment CAUTION Take care with the backrest frame – it may jerk forward and cause injury! – Hold the backrest hand tight before adjusting. The backrest is adjusted using the locking lever (arrow).

  • Page 66: Operating Components On The Floor Of The Driver's Cabin

    Operating Components Operating components on the floor of the driver‘s cabin Cleaning Dirt can impair the function of the seat. Make sure you keep your seat clean. Upholstery can be quickly and simply removed from the seat frame for easy cleaning or replacement.

  • Page 67: Operating Console R-Concept

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept Operating console R-Concept Detailed description you can find in Chapter 6 "Operation" (see page 91). The con- sole is divided into different operating fields: Colour terminal R-Touch Operating panel R-Select Operating panel R-Direct Keypad I Keypad II Keypad III USB interface...

  • Page 68: Colour Terminal R-Touch

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept Printer and outlets at the front side of the operating console (13) Outlet 24V/8A maximum (14) Outlet 12V/5A maximum (15) Printer (option) 5.6.1 Colour terminal R-Touch With R-Touch (1) different settings can be performed only by touching on the screen.

  • Page 69: Positioning R-Touch

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.1.1 Positioning R-Touch The R-Touch color terminal has four different ways to change its position in order to operate it optimally. Adjustment of the operation panel (1): Hereby the whole carrier tube can be rotated forward and backward. Fold the operating console backwards, loosen the knurled screw, swing the holding tube to the desired position and tighten the knurled screw.

  • Page 70: R-Select

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.2 R-Select The R-Select (2) (BLUE screen and operating panel colour) allows the driver to per- form about 20 different functions without knowing the menu structure. There are no submenus here which require additional knowledge. Generally, there are two possibili- ties to operate the R-Select mode.
  • Page 71 Operating Components Operating console R-Concept R-Select mode (e.g. rpm infeed conveyor is selected) 71 / 530...
  • Page 72 Operating Components Operating console R-Concept The following functions are included in R-Select mode: Service position defoliator Rpm elevator Defoliator flap up/down (only at Defoliator pressure relief left PASh) Leaf-spreader rpm (not at PISh) Defoliator pressure relief right Rpm defoliator shaft Pressure stone protection Scalper height (not at PESh) Leaf-spreader fold/unfold (not at...

  • Page 73: R-Direct

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.3 R-Direct The R-Direct function area (5) (YELLOW screen and operating panel colour) allows the driver to perform different settings, e.g. access to the main menu with submenus. When touching one of the R-Direct selecting field (5) the R-Touch accepts commands as well as when turning or pressing wheel on the R-Direct (5a).

  • Page 74: Keypad I

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.4 Keypad I (10) Operating mode "Road": In the operating mode Road all-wheel drive is automatically switched off. Operating mode Road is active when the LED lights. (11) Operating mode "Field": In the operating mode Field (lifting) all-wheel drive is automatically switched on. Oper- ating mode Field is active when the LED lights.

  • Page 75: Keypad Ii

    (23) Shift depth-control shaft 45-50: see page 252 Shifts only depth-control wheels on the depth-control shaft (only at variable lifter PR2h- (24) Service key: E.g. required for activating of automatic folding. (25) Activate/switch off additional axle: (not used at Tiger 5) 75 / 530...

  • Page 76: Keypad Iii

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.6 Keypad III (26) Stop diesel engine: Key to stop the engine. (27) START diesel engine: Key to start the engine. (28) Additional chassis – coupling mode: see page 168. Required for coupling/uncoupling an additional chassis (option). (29) Light - working lights: see page 134.

  • Page 77: Switches On Operating Console

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.7 Switches on operating console (34) Cruise control ON/OFF (35) Not used (36) Not used (37) Manually shift roller position (only for variable lifter PR2h-V) (38) Not used (39) Parking brake (hand brake) (40) Analogue rocker Automatic unfolding in the lifting position see page 286 Automatic folding for road drive,...

  • Page 78: Main Steering Switch

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.8 Main steering switch (44) Main steering switch DANGER When the main steering switch is unlocked the driving speed of the machine is limited. – When driving on public roads and paths, the main steering switch must generally be locked.

  • Page 79: Joystick With Multi-Functional Handle

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.9 Joystick with multi-functional handle The joystick enables easy control of a multitude of functions of the machine with a single hand without distracting the attention of the operator. For better orientation, a transparent sticker is located on the side window of the driver's cabin containing the following schematic overview of all functions of the joystick with multifunctional handle.
  • Page 80 Operating Components Operating console R-Concept Joystick movements Press joystick for- = Increase speed of driving power/cruise con- ward trol. ONLY in operating mode "Field". Pull joystick back- = Reduce speed of driving power/cruise con- ward trol. ONLY in operating mode "Field" (see page 160).

  • Page 81: Ignition Lock

    Operating Components Operating console R-Concept 5.6.10 Ignition lock The ignition lock has three switching positions: Position 0: Shut down engine/ignition off – the key may be removed Position I: Ignition on, the engine is ready for starting Position II: Start engine (not connected) For details see page 146 81 / 530...

  • Page 82: Operating Panel Bunker Emptying

    Operating Components Operating panel bunker emptying Operating panel bunker emptying The bunker is emptied with this operating panel. (45) Rotating wheel to adjust speed of the bunker unloading (46) Bunker unloading +: see page 296. With this key you can change the stage of bunker unloading 1-5 gradually.

  • Page 83: Switches On Roof Console

    Operating Components Switches on roof console Switches on roof console (58) Radio with Bluetooth (see separate operating manual) (59) Rotating switch to fold in/out the left rearview mirror (60) Switch for rotating beacons (61) Not used (62) Not used (63) Not used (64) High beam control (above) / turn signal control (below)

  • Page 84: Air Conditioning

    Operating Components Air conditioning (72) Outlet 12V/5A maximum (73) Internal lamps on driver's cabin ceiling LED (74) Switch for LED internal lamps on dirver's cabin ceiling (75) Not used (76) Battery main switch (see page 323) (77) Storage compartment roof console ATTENTION The voltage transformer can become damaged if these 12 V outlets are overloaded.

  • Page 85: Switch Ground Operation Over Front Wheels

    Operating Components Switch ground operation over front wheels Air vents in the roof console (view from below) Circulating air grate in the rear wall As example: air vents in the right A column of the driver’s cabin Air vents in the foot room at the front side of the driver’s seat 5.10 Switch ground operation over front wheels Outside button left over the front wheel...
  • Page 86 Operating Components Switch ground operation over front wheels The following keys are ONLY active, when no one is sitting in the driver’s seat. In addition, the vehicle must be in lifting mode. It means: Unloading conveyor/bunker are swung out, Operating mode "Field" is activated. ADVICE As soon as a switch ground operation is pressed, the reversing buzzer sounds to warn bystanders.

  • Page 87: Ground Operation Lifting Unit

    Operating Components Ground operation lifting unit 5.11 Ground operation lifting unit Press the key defoliator-maintenance (87) and additionally the key + (88) or the key - (89), depending on the desired movement direction. 87 / 530...

  • Page 88: Engine Compartment

    Operating Components Engine compartment 5.12 Engine compartment Release lever side apron engine compartment CAUTION Falling hazard! Never enter the unfolded side aprons of the engine compartment. (90) Outlet 24V/8A maximum (91) Engine compartment lighting ON/OFF 88 / 530...

  • Page 89: Battery Emergency Shutdown

    Operating Components Battery emergency shutdown (92) Engine compartment lighting ON/OFF (93) Key "External engine start", (see page 338) There are two keys (91), (92) in the engine housing, which serve to switch on respec- tively off engine compartment light. They are active only with the ignition switched on.
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  • Page 91: Operation

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  • Page 93: First Startup

    Operation Safety regulations for operation of the machine This chapter provides all information for operation of the machine. For most work in an agricultural area, the mode of working and the work results are under the influence of many individual and different factors. The scope of this operating manual would be exceeded if we have considered all conceivable situations (ground condition, sugar beet varieties, weather, individual growing conditions, etc.).
  • Page 94 Operation Safety regulations for operation of the machine – Instruct all people staying in the vicinity of the machine about the hazard zones and the applicable safety regulations for handling of the machine. Strictly prohibit all people to enter the hazard zones while the machine is running. The appen- dix to this operating manual contains a drawing showing the hazard zones of the machine.

  • Page 95: Working In The Vicinity Of Power Lines

    Operation Safety regulations for operation of the machine 6.2.1 Working in the vicinity of power lines DANGER Hazard to life due to electrical current! Due to the dimensions of the machine, the landscape and the construction of power lines, the prescribed safety distance may be violated when passing under power lines or while working in the vicinity of power lines.

  • Page 96: R-Concept

    Operation R-Concept R-Concept The R-Touch is the information and command centre of the machine. This is where you monitor the overall machine, obtain information about operating status and perfor- mance data and perform setting for parts of the machine. Before operating, you should indispensably familiarize yourself with the R-Touch and the different warning and status indicators to be able to use the machine safely and effectively.

  • Page 97: Display Areas On The R-Touch

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.1.1 Display areas on the R-Touch [A] Display area for warning indicators and hints (see page 128) ADVICE When a warning indicator activates the warning buzzer, you can suppress the sound- ing of the buzzer for a short period clicking on the display area A or pressing the key [B] Display area lifter/defoliator Defoliator depth left Defoliator depth right...
  • Page 98 Operation R-Concept [C] Display area cleaning path Guide grid height strainer wheel 1 Guide grid height strainer wheel 2 Guide grid height strainer wheel 3 Rpm strainer wheel 1 Rpm strainer wheel 2 Rpm strainer wheel 3 Load infeed conveyor drive Load strainer wheel drive Automatic speed adjustment strainer wheels...
  • Page 99 Operation R-Concept The quick overview of lifting parameters can be adjusted individually. Press and hold the icon (e.g. Shaking share speed), which you want to remove from the quick overview, for approx. 2 sec., draw it on the place of the icon which you want to put on the place of Shaking share speed.
  • Page 100 Operation R-Concept [L] Individual display areas → → Adjust display areas in the top and bottom Select display area in the top or bottom using the R-Direct and switch by pressing on the middle of the wheel. Each press on the R-Direct switches between the possi- ble display areas.
  • Page 101 Operation R-Concept (3) Display field: Quick overview order data (4) Display field: Operating parameters Voltage vehicle power supply Hydraulic oil temperature Hydraulic oil level Cooling water temperature Compressed air system reservoir pressure (10) Pressure traction drive – Arrow counterclockwise: higher pressure forward –...

  • Page 102: Functional Area R-Direct

    Operation R-Concept [M] Open quick selection area Draw the icon from left to right. The quick selection area opens. Draw the icon from right to left beyond the screen edge. The quick selection area is closed. 6.3.2 Functional area R-Direct R-Direct operating panel The R-Direct (5) (YELLOW colour of screen and operating panel) allows the driver to access the main menu, order management and warning thresholds adjustment.

  • Page 103: Home Key

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.1 HOME key The key HOME (8) is always available on the R-Touch as well as on the R-Direct oper- ating panel. Pressing once the key HOME you return again to the main screen. 6.3.2.2 Main menu All submenus of the main menu can be selected with the help of R-Touch or R-Direct rotary wheel (5a).

  • Page 104: Menu Programmable Keys (P1/P2/P3)

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.2.1 Menu Programmable keys (P1/P2/P3) ADVICE The described functions are available only in the operating mode "Field". Call up the saved machine settings Pressing on one of three programmable keys P1 (7), P2 (8), P3 (9) you can activate one of three different machine settings.
  • Page 105 Operation R-Concept Once you change a set with the programmable key value manually, the icon on the R- touch, e.g. "P3", will be highlighted grey. In order to avoid accidental activation of a programmable key, the submenu "Program- mable keys activation" in the menu "Special functions" can be set from "Standard" to "Multi-key".
  • Page 106 Operation R-Concept After confirmation of the selection, the following menu is displayed: Move the highlighted selection field with the R-Direct rotary wheel up and down and confirm the selection by pressing the middle of the rotary wheel (enter function). Now you can change the setting rotating or pressing the rotary wheel. Mode 1: without memory The setting is not changed in this mode by pressing the programmable keys P1/P2/ Mode 2: memory (teach)

  • Page 107: Menu Main Settings

    Operation R-Concept Mode 4: Emergency operation In this mode machine settings may not be allocated to the programmable keys P1/P2/ P3. The respective automatic function is deactivated. The corresponding machine part may only be operated manually. This means, that you may continue to work when a sensor malfunctions.
  • Page 108 Operation R-Concept Submenu Attachment Additional defoliator lifting see page 218 Defoliator road pressure right left see page 219 Step depth guidance see page 233 Row width (mm) see page 252 Lifter rollers swivel sideward see page 256 Paddle speed stage see page 250 Lifter up + multifunction see page 138...
  • Page 109 Operation R-Concept Submenu Bunker Time bunker auger (sec) see page 282 Unloading engine rpm pile see page 300 Unloading engine rpm lifting see page 300 Unloading stage 2 speed % see page 297 Start delay unloading stage 4 see page 298 Unloading stage 4 speed % see page 297 Start delay unloading stage 5...

  • Page 110: Menu Autopilot

    Operation R-Concept Submenu Others Min. working rpm see page 147 Min. working rpm (only automotive) see page 147 Interval time windshield-wiper see page 61 Drive partial shutdown see page 139 Gas pedal damping "Field" see page 159 Gas pedal damping "Road" see page 159 Warning-limit fuel tank (%) see page 145...

  • Page 111: Menu Light Control

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.2.4 Menu Light control For detailed information see page 134. 6.3.2.2.5 Menu Special functions Central lubrication see page 309 Manual control see page 189 Reverse ventilator drives see page 303 Service fuel filter see page 342 Programmable keys activation see page 104 Chassis control see page 200...

  • Page 112: Menu System

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.2.6 Menu System Submenu Date/time 112 / 530...
  • Page 113 Operation R-Concept Submenu Terminal settings In the line "Language" you can set the language of the R-Touch. In the line "Display setting" there is a possibility of switching between standard display and expert mode. We generally recommend standard display, because this is much clearer.

  • Page 114: Menu Operating Data

    Operation R-Concept Submenu Printer header You can determine the content of the headline for your printouts here, e.g. your com- pany‘s address. Up to 4 rows can be input. 6.3.2.2.7 Menu Operating data 114 / 530...
  • Page 115 Operation R-Concept Submenu Season statistics The "Season statistics" may only be deleted, if you press the combination of keys 1 and 4 after pressing reset key on the R-Touch keypad. This avoids inadvertent delet- ing. ADVICE When the statistics for a season is deleted, then all stored order data for the respec- tive season are irreversibly lost.

  • Page 116: Menu Service

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.2.8 Menu Service Submenu Version For the operator, only the submenus "Version" and "Diagnostics" (see chapter "Mal- function and Remedies", see page 439) are of importance in the service menu. The submenus: "Tuning" and "TeachIn" are only accessible after input of a code. DANGER Access to these menus is locked by a specific code for safety reasons.
  • Page 117 Operation R-Concept Submenu Data service The "Data service" submenu is required to import, export and to delete databases. Software updates are also implemented using this submenu. Submenu Empty menu This menu only serves to inform people working on further developments for the con- trol program.

  • Page 118: Order Management

    R-Touch and can not be restored if the R-touch is defect. No backup is possible. With the system "R-Transfer Basic" (optional) the order database can be exported on a USB stick or via Wi-Fi on a smartphone with ROPA app. It makes comfortable orders evaluation possible.

  • Page 119: Order Data Quick Overview

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.3.1 Order data quick overview The display field Order data quick overview (1) displays the relevant data of the lifting performance from the end of the last order (see page 101). Display field: quick overview order data Lifted area per hour Average speed at lifting Empty driving on the field in meters Row distance used to calculate the lifted area...

  • Page 120: Number Of Rows Setting

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.3.2 Number of rows setting The number of rows may only be set on the machines, for which this function has been released. When the lifting unit has been lowered, the number of rows (6) can be gradually changed in the order data quick overview exclusively by clicking the field (16).

  • Page 121: Finish Order

    The order management described here is a standard equipment. In case you do not want to enter the data (17-20) when completing the order, so you can deactivate this function by ROPA service team. Deactivation is not possible if the machine is equipped with R-Transfer.

  • Page 122: Finish Order At Standard Equipment And R-Transfer Basic

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.3.4.1 Finish order at standard equipment and R-Transfer Basic The following describes how to enter the customer name, field name, driver name and additional info at standard equipment or R-Transfer Basic. This data will be associ- ated along with the machine data to the current order. Please click first on the field „Client“...

  • Page 123: Finish Order At R-Transfer Professional

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.3.4.2 Finish order at R-Transfer Professional With R-Transfer Professional you can select from the imported by you data (see page 123) the customer name, field name and driver name. This data will be associated along with the machine data to the current order. Click first on the field "Client"...

  • Page 124: Data Export

    With the systems "R-Transfer Basic" and "R-Transfer Professional" the order data- base can be exported on a USB stick or a smartphone with ROPA app. Insert a USB stick into the USB port, confirm the message "The USB stick is ready". Then click on the field "Data export"...

  • Page 125: Data Import R-Transfer Professional

    With the system „R-Transfer Professional“ the database for clients, fields and dri- vers can be imported via a USB stick or a smartphone with ROPA app. Insert a USB stick into the USB port, confirm the message "The USB stick is ready". Click on the field „Import data“...

  • Page 126: Evaluating Orders

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.3.7 Evaluating orders End of the last and start of the displayed order End of the displayed order Lifted area in displayed order Kilometres driven in mode Field/Road Engine operating hours in mode Field/Road Fuel consumption in mode Field/Road Fuel consumption per hour in mode Field/Road Average fuel consumption per hectare in mode Field Average fuel consumption per km in mode Road...

  • Page 127: Readjusting Warning Thresholds

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.2.4 Readjusting warning thresholds Select section Warning thresholds using the R-Direct and confirm the selection by pressing the middle of the wheel. The warning thresholds for the infeed conveyor drive, strainer wheel drive and eleva- tor drive may be adjusted in this functional section. Select the display bar for the desired drive by turning the wheel and confirm the selec- tion by pressing the middle of the wheel.

  • Page 128: Warning And Status Indications On The R-Touch

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.3 Warning and status indications on the R-Touch Red warning indicators, which lead to engine stop Engine oil pressure is too low Hydraulic fluid too hot Serious engine problems, immedi- Lubrication pump distributor gear ately switch off engine failed Coolant level too low Hydraulic fluid level too low...
  • Page 129 Operation R-Concept Red warning indicators Security code active Engine oil level too low Coolant temperature too high Brake-air pressure brake reservoir too low Stop! Insufficient supply pressure Battery voltage too low or too high (under 24V or over 32V) Automated engine STOP active Release pressure parking brake too low WARNING! Injury hazard...
  • Page 130 Operation R-Concept Orange warning indicators Lifting rollers 1-4 blocked Elevator drive is overloaded Infeed conveyor drive is over- Elevator blocked loaded Infeed conveyor blocked Please synchronize articulation steering Strainer wheels drive is over- Battery is not loaded loaded Strainer wheel 1 stone blockage Error in Mercedes-Benz engine control Strainer wheel 2 stone blockage...
  • Page 131 Operation R-Concept Orange hints on operation Please close left engine compart- Please occupy driver‘s seat ment cover Please close rear cover Please leave driver's cabin Please close bunker door Please put unload conveyor in transport position Please close protective cover lon- Please put unloading conveyor in gitudinal conveyors drive lifting position...
  • Page 132 Operation R-Concept Please fold down bunker bar Raise bunker auger front Lower bunker auger rear Raise bunker auger front and rear Lower bunker auger front Lower bunker auger front and rear Differential lock engaged Elevator not raised Operating temperature not Please switch analogue-rocker in reached neutral position...
  • Page 133 Operation R-Concept Status indicators Operating mode Field active Operating mode Road active Differential lock switched on Differential lock switched off Differential lock selected, lock not Depth guide active, hectare yet engaged counter runs Three-point up, reversing lock Off Three-point down, reversing lock Floating position active Lower three-point suspension Machine drive switched on...

  • Page 134: Light Control

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.4 Light control The lighting in the machine is controlled at R-Touch. This menu appears when you press the key Light on the keypad III for three seconds. Briefly pressing the key Light you turn the light with the last selected setting on or off. Switch light on/off Spotlight driver's cabin roof Spotlight driver's cabin roof...

  • Page 135: Configure Light Programs

    Operation R-Concept 6.3.4.1 Configure light programs The light programs 1-3 can be individually assigned according to your wish. To do this switch on the lights you want to save for a light program. By clicking and holding the light program keys (6-8) you save the currently active lights onto a light program. 6.3.4.2 Ladder light The functions "Coming Home"...

  • Page 136: Joystick

    Operation Joystick Joystick The joystick is the most important operating component of the machine. Here the con- trol of the machine essential functions is ergonomically combined in one operating component. Joystick front side Joystick rear side Sticker driver's cabin window Press joystick forward: ONLY applies in operating mode "Field": The set speed of cruise control is increased.
  • Page 137 Operation Joystick Press joystick to the left: If the main steering switch is unlocked, the rear axles steer to the left. Press joystick to the right: If the main steering switch is unlocked, the rear axles steer to the right. (1) Mini joystick (1) forward/backward (lower/raise three-point suspension, only with engine running) FORWARD:...
  • Page 138 Operation Joystick Suppress automatic raise Select the option "MANUAL" in the menu "Main settings", submenu "Attachment", line "Lifter up + multifunction". If the multi-key (11) is pressed and held before the raise of the three-point suspension, the three-point suspension is only raised as long as you pull back the mini joystick (1). Suppressing automatic raise is always the best option if the land diagonal to the lifting direction has large furrows or grooves.
  • Page 139 Operation Joystick Suppress automatic shutdown Select the option "AUTO" in the menu "Main settings", submenu "Attachment", line "Lifter up + multifunction". If the multi-key (11) is pressed and held until the lifting unit is being raised to desired degree, suppress the automatic shutdown. The machine drive will continue to run dur- ing the raising, also when the three-point is up.
  • Page 140 Operation Joystick Mini joystick (1) left/right Move mini joystick (1) left/right and hold tight for approx. 2 sec. = (Pre-select offset-steer left/right) Move mini joystick (1) to the left and hold tight for approx. 2 sec. = Pre-select offset-steer left Move mini joystick (1) to the right and hold tight for approx.
  • Page 141 Operation Joystick (3) Key for activation of offset-steer 0-1-2 in operating mode "Field" and central position of rear axles in operating mode "Road" The driving speed must be over 0.5 km/h! For comprehensive description page 184. (4) X-Y key defoliator depth Push the key diagonally to the front left/right: Depth-control wheels left/right higher = leaves are topped lower.
  • Page 142 Operation Joystick (7) (8) (9) Programmable keys P1, P2 and P3 Using these keys, three different combinations of machine settings may be saved and called up by pressing one key. One program may be saved for each key. (see page 104) (10) TeachIn key The TeachIn key, shortly referred to as TI key, for instance serves to save the current...

  • Page 143: Diesel Engine

    Operation Diesel engine Diesel engine A summary of the maintenance work required on the engine can be found in Chapter 7 and in the original operating manual and original maintenance documentation from Mercedes-Benz. Notes about measures, that should be taken if any malfunctions occur, can be found in Chapter 8 "Malfunction and Remedies"...
  • Page 144 Operation Diesel engine Engine oil level too low. IMMEDIATELY refill engine oil. Please note: the oil level moni- toring does NOT replace the need for daily manual oil level checks! Coolant temperature too high. Shut off engine, determine and fix the cause (e.g. clean the radiator).
  • Page 145 Operation Diesel engine You can set the warning threshold for the spare fuel in the menu "Main settings", sub- menu "Others", line "Spare fuel warning at (%)". You state this value in percent of the total tank capacity. You can set the warning threshold for AdBlue reserve in the line ®...

  • Page 146: Start Diesel Engine

    Operation Diesel engine 6.5.1 Start diesel engine If the gas pedal is not in resting position during starting, then for safety reasons, trac- tion drive is blocked. The block remains for so long until the gas pedal is completely released and pressed again. ATTENTION Danger of machine damage.

  • Page 147: Shut Down Diesel Engine

    Operation Diesel engine 6.5.2 Shut down diesel engine Let the engine run for a short time idling before shutting it down. If the engine is shut down at high speed, then the turbo charger runs on after the oil pressure has already fallen.
  • Page 148 Operation Diesel engine Operating mode "Field", machine is running After switching on the machine drive, the speed of the diesel engine is automatically set to the value preset in the menu "Main settings", submenu "Others", line "Min. work- ing rpm". This activates automotive lifting. If the value "Min.

  • Page 149: Power Reduction Scr System

    Operation Diesel engine 6.5.4 Power reduction SCR system The diesel engine of the vehicle is supplied with the certification Tier 4 final. There are 3 types of targeted power reductions regarding the SCR system: – Empty AdBlue tank – Violation of the permissible European or EPA limits/poor AdBlue quality ®...

  • Page 150: Power Reduction Adblue Filling Level

    Operation Diesel engine 6.5.4.1 Power reduction AdBlue filling level AdBlue filling level System impact Capacity approx. 10 % – 7.5 % DEF warning light is on Normal approx. 7.5 % – 5 % DEF warning light flashes Slight reduction LIM warning light is on Torque reduction to 75% of the nomi- nal torque approx.

  • Page 151: Power Reduction Adblue Quality/System Error

    Operation Diesel engine 6.5.4.2 Power reduction AdBlue quality/system error Error System impact Capacity By detection of poor DEF control light is on after 60 min for 60 Normal quality/system error min. 60 min. after detection DEF warning light flashes Slight reduction LIM warning light is on Torque reduction to 75% of the nomi- nal torque...

  • Page 152: Power Reduction Process

    The control lamp "Charging cur- rent" is also replaced by a warning indication on the R-Touch for ROPA machines. The diagnosis socket (X-340 (1)) for engine electronics is located in the driver's cabin, right next to the driver's seat.
  • Page 153 In the Mercedes-Benz operating manual an emergency switch for the full engine performance (override switch) is listed. This switch is not installed in ROPA machines with engine certification Tier 4 final.

  • Page 154: Operating Mode "Field" And "Road

    Operation Operating mode "Field" and "Road" Operating mode "Field" and "Road" The icon ("Field"/"Road") of the currently active operating mode is displayed on the R- Touch. This machine can be operated in the following modes: Operating mode "Field": Max. 17 km/h, always 3 drive motors are active. Operating mode "Road"...

  • Page 155: All-Wheel Switching

    Operation Operating mode "Field" and "Road" (10) Operating mode "Road" (11) Operating mode "Field": 6.6.2 All-wheel switching After switching to the operating mode "Road", all-wheel drive is automatically switched off. Should not the clutch release itself due to locking up between the front and rear axles, then the following warning icon appears on the R-Touch: If the driver shortly presses the foot brake while driving, then these lockups are released.
  • Page 156 Operation Operating mode "Field" and "Road" Switch off differential lock: – Press the key (33) on the keypad III. The LED does not light. – If one of the following icons appears on the R-Touch after switching off the differen- tial lock: then an axle is locked and therefore the differential lock is not completely released yet.

  • Page 157: Driving

    Operation Driving Driving Electronic control relieves the driver and lightens the load on the environment by auto- motive driving. Automotive driving means that the driving speed is preselected by the pressure on the gas pedal. The electronics controls the hydrostatic drive and the diesel engine so that the preselected speed is always driven at the lowest possible engine rotational speed, independent on the fact whether you are driving uphill or downhill.

  • Page 158: Selection Of The Driving Direction (Forward+/Backward)

    Operation Driving If it is not possible to move the vehicle, then the cause for this is shown on the R- Touch: Please release parking brake. Please release brake pedal. Error of the gas pedal sensors! Brake-air of pressure brake reservoir too low! Release pressure parking brake too low! Supply pressure in hydrostatic drive is very low (12 bar)!

  • Page 159: Gas Pedal Damping

    Operation Driving If the lifting unit is still lowered (i.e. the scalper is still on the ground), then an auto- mated reversing block is in effect. This avoids damage which would otherwise be caused by driving backward with the lifting unit lowered. The R-Touch displays the icon To override the back run lock see page 168 While driving backward, a warning signal sounds drawing attention of other people to...

  • Page 160: Cruise Control

    Operation Driving The current engine oil temperature (1) appears up to 60°C in the display field operat- ing parameters. As soon as you achieve engine oil temperature of 60°C, you can drive (depending on variant) up to 40 km/h. 6.7.4 Cruise control In order to relieve the driver, the vehicle is equipped with a cruise control.

  • Page 161: Switching Off Cruise Control In Operating Mode "Road

    Operation Driving Cruise control assumes the speed set by the gas pedal at the time in which the toggle switch is pushed. This speed is not necessarily the actual speed. Example: The currently driven speed is 11 km/h. The driver quickly presses the gas pedal to the stop.

  • Page 162: Switching On Cruise Control In Operating Mode "Field

    Operation Driving 6.7.4.4 Switching on cruise control in operating mode "Field" Cruise control may only be switched on if the following conditions are met: Operating mode "Field" switched on (displayed on the R-Touch), Driver's cabin door is closed, Lifting unit lowered and depth control active, Driving speed at least 0.5 km/h.

  • Page 163: Change Set Speed Of Cruise Control (Operating Mode "Field")

    Driving 6.7.4.5 Change set speed of cruise control (operating mode "Field") ROPA provides two different strategies for setting the desired speed of cruise control. 1st strategy Adjusting the desired speed in steps of 0.2 km/h each. For this purpose: – Very shortly push the joystick forward to the stop and immediately release it. In each case, the desired speed is increased by 0.2 km/h.

  • Page 164: Quick Description: Cruise Control In Operating Mode "Field

    Operation Driving 6.7.4.7 Quick description: cruise control in operating mode "Field" Start engine. ↓ Select operating mode "Field" ↓ Close driver's cabin door. ↓ Switch on machine drive. ↓ Lower three-point suspension. ↓ Drive at least 0.5 km/h. ↓ Press toggle switch for cruise control (LED lights green).

  • Page 165: Road Traffic

    ADVICE ROPA expressly wants to point out that the driver and owner of the machine are always alone responsible for compliance with the respective regulations and condi- tions of the competent road traffic authorities.
  • Page 166 Operation Road traffic – the red/white warning signs (as shown in the illustration) must be attached and secured using splint pins. In addition, all red/white warning signs and warning stripes must always be kept in clean and perfect condition. Before driving on public paths and roads, the warning signs and warning stripes must be cleaned in such a manner that the warning function is not impaired.

  • Page 167: Additional Chassis (Option)

    The vehicle owner must keep these acknowledgements for at least one year. A form for these instructions is included in Chapter 9 (see page 519). ROPA recom- mends copying this form before completing it. As already mentioned, the regionally competent road traffic authorities may estab- lish additional conditions or conditions deviating from the regulations listed.

  • Page 168: Additional Chassis Coupling

    Operation Road traffic 6.8.2.1 Additional chassis coupling To couple the additional chassis, please proceed as follows: – Perform the coupling process preferably on an even surface. – Switch into the operating mode "Field". – Move the lifting unit into the central position. –...
  • Page 169 Operation Road traffic Extend the defoliator relief cylinder in the coupling mode until stop (the defoliator relief pressure increases to approx. 160 bar). ADVICE The defoliator can be set on the additional chassis only with extended defoliator relief cylinder, otherwise the scalpers can be damaged on the frame of the additional chas- sis.
  • Page 170 Operation Road traffic – Fold the defoliator completely upward into maintenance position. – Drive with the coupling pipes (3) under the catching hooks (4) on the additional chassis. – Raise the lifting unit with the additional chassis until stop. – Activate parking brake. Let the engine run. –...

  • Page 171: Additional Chassis: Road Drive

    Operation Road traffic – Place the safety hooks (6) and (7) as shown on the picture. Lock them with the safety splint pins (8). – Press the key . The coupling mode is terminated, the icon and LED in the disappear.

  • Page 172: Additional Chassis Uncoupling

    Operation Road traffic Extend the three-point suspension cylinder by approx. 50% on the even ground. If the ground rises abruptly in front of the machine more, than it can be compensated by the three-point suspension, the warning appears on the R-Touch. As the three-point suspension cylinder is retracted until stop, you are not allowed to drive any more.
  • Page 173 Operation Road traffic – Fold the fixing hooks (5) upward in lifting position. – Lower the three-point suspension so, that the coupling pipes (3) are situated under the catching hooks (4). – Drive carefully backwards from the additional chassis enough far away. –...

  • Page 174: Braking System

    Operation Braking system Braking system The braking system of the machine is executed as a hydraulically activated wet full disk braking system. For safety reasons, the braking system consists of two indepen- dent brake circuits: The operating brake activated by the brake pedal on the driver's cabin floor. The parking brake, which is activated by the toggle switch.

  • Page 175: Parking Brake

    Operation Braking system 6.9.3 Parking brake Operating of the parking brake is performed using the toggle switch on the console. The parking brake affects front wheels. Even when the ignition is switched off and the hydraulic system is pressureless, the parking brake is automatically engaged and in effect.

  • Page 176: Steering

    Operation Steering 6.10 Steering Display field: Steering Display: Steering rear wheels with joystick Active steering Position indication articulation Indication of the preselected offset-steer 0-1-2 and direction Indication hand potentiometer setting Position indication rear axle steering (see page 295) Overview of steering variants in the operating mode "Road" Display in case of successful Display in case of required synchronization...
  • Page 177 Operation Steering Overview of steering variants in the operating mode "Field" Display in case of active U-turn steer Display by all-wheel steer see page 186 page 186 Display of active offset-steer left Display of active offset-steer right Activating offset-steer see page 185 Display of active lifting through steer Display of active crab steer page 183...

  • Page 178: Steering In Operating Mode "Road

    Operation Steering 6.10.1 Steering in operating mode "Road" In operating mode "Road", the rear wheels may be steered by moving the joystick back and forth, if the main steering switch (44) is unlocked. When driving on public roads and paths, the main steering switch must generally be locked. It may ONLY be unlocked for driving through narrow curves and at low speed (below 12 km/h).

  • Page 179: Synchronizing Articulation (Only For Machines With Synchronized Steering)

    Operation Steering 6.10.1.3 Synchronizing articulation (only for machines with synchronized steering) – Select operating mode "Road" – Synchronize articulation steering, to do it: – Unlock the main steering switch (44) – Drive at a speed of 1-10km/h – Simultaneously press the key (2) and multi-key (11) on the joystick –...

  • Page 180: U-Turn Steer In The Operating Mode "Road

    Operation Steering 6.10.1.4 U-turn steer in the operating mode "Road" For safety reasons, this function may and can be used only at a reduced speed. In practice, this function is used for passing narrow turns. Once the steering variant U-turn is enabled, the articulated joint bends always match- ing the front wheels.
  • Page 181 Operation Steering If the U-turn steer was not activated, then the cause of it is shown on the R- Touch: – Unlock the main steering switch (44). – Drive faster, the minimum speed (0.5 km/h) shouldn’t be reached. – The speed is too high. Please continue reducing the speed. ADVICE Once the main steering switch is opened during the road driving, the speed is reduced automatically for the safety reasons.

  • Page 182: Quick Description: Steering In Operating Mode "Road

    Operation Steering 6.10.1.5 Quick description: steering in operating mode "Road" Start engine. ↓ Select operating mode "Road" ↓ Drive slowly (below 8 km/h). ↓ Unlock the main steering switch. Drive between 1 and 10 km/h. ↓ ↓ Rear wheels may be steered to the Activate synchronized steering.

  • Page 183: Steering In Operating Mode "Field

    Operation Steering 6.10.2 Steering in operating mode "Field" In the operating mode "Field" the machine has five different steering variants, namely: Offset-steer left or right Lifting through steer U-turn steer All-wheel steer Crab steering For offset-steer 0-1-2, differentiation is made by different offset-steer stages: Offset-steer 0 left no articulation Offset-steer 1 left...

  • Page 184: Preselecting Offset-Steer 0-1-2 Direction Left/Right

    Operation Steering 6.10.2.2 Preselecting offset-steer 0-1-2 direction left/right The direction of offset-steer 0-1-2 left or right is preselected using the mini joystick (1). For this purpose, move mini joystick (1) left/right and hold it for about 2 sec. (preselect offset-steer 0-1-2 left/right). Slide mini joystick (1) to the left and hold it for about 2 sec.

  • Page 185: Activating Offset-Steer

    Operation Steering 6.10.2.4 Activating offset-steer The preselected offset-steer 0-1-2 is activated by shortly pressing the key (3) on the joystick. Conditions for it: Operating mode "Field" switched on and unload conveyor in lifting position. Main steering switch unlocked. The speed of the machine is at least 0.5 km/h. Only after activation the articulation joint moves into the preselected position.

  • Page 186: U-Turn Steer

    Operation Steering 6.10.2.5 U-turn steer The conditions already mentioned for activation of offset-steer 0-1-2 apply here. As the name implies, the steering variant U-turn serves almost exclusively for turning the machine in the smallest space. In this variant the vehicle is programmed so that the machine U-turn can be relatively simply performed without further switching even in a limited space.

  • Page 187: Crab Steering

    Operation Steering 6.10.2.7 Crab steering The conditions already mentioned for activation of offset-steer 0-1-2 apply here. To activate the steering variant "Crab steering" press the multi-key (11), hold it and then press the key (2) on the joystick for 2 sec. Now the rear wheels move in the same direction as the front wheels.

  • Page 188: Steering Rear Wheels With Joystick

    Operation Steering 6.10.2.8 Steering rear wheels with joystick After activation of offset-steer 0-1-2, U-turn, all-wheel or crab steering, the selected steering mode is usually displayed in the steering indication field. If the autopilot is on, the icon appears, informing you that the rear wheels are auto- matically steered by the autopilot.

  • Page 189: Manual Control

    Operation Steering Once the rear wheels are steered by the joystick, both the manual potentiometer as well as the automatic tracking of the rear wheels are switched off. 6.10.2.9 Manual control We refer to manual steering of the articulation joint using the joystick as manual control.

  • Page 190: Quick Description: Steering Modes In Operating Mode "Field

    Operation Steering 6.10.2.10 Quick description: steering modes in operating mode "Field" Start engine. ↓ Unlock the main steering switch. ↓ Switch to operating mode "Field" ↓ ↓ Activate R-Direct menu "Special Drive at least 0.5 km/h. * functions manual control" ↓...

  • Page 191: Automatic Steering (Autopilot)

    Operation Steering 6.10.3 Automatic steering (Autopilot) During lifting, the front and rear wheels may be steered fully automated using the row sensors and share bodies. This steering variant enables relaxed and precise lifting. But, if extremely deep tracks, extreme weed quantities, roughness of the ground, etc. occur, then the rear axle autopilot can not be used in such circumstances.
  • Page 192 Operation Steering Foot switch autopilot Alternately to the footswitch "Autopilot", the autopilot may be activated as follows: Briefly press the "Offset-steer 0-1-2" key (3). ADVICE If offset steer 0-1-2 has already been preselected when pressing the footswitch "Autopilot" (2), then offset steer 0-1-2 is activated automatically with the front axle autopilot.

  • Page 193: Quick Description: Activating Only Front Axle Autopilot

    Operation Steering 6.10.3.2 Quick description: activating only front axle autopilot On the R-Touch, in the menu "Autopi- lot", set "Activation rear axles" to 'manual'. ↓ Select operating mode "Field". ↓ Unlock the main steering switch. ↓ Switch on machine. ↓ Lower three-point suspension.

  • Page 194: Activating Rear Wheels Autopilot

    Operation Steering 6.10.3.3 Activating rear wheels autopilot Automatic rear axle steering may be activated either manually or automatically. Pre- condition for activation is that on the R-Direct, in the menu "Autopilot", line "Front axle signal of", the option "Share" or "Row+share" is set. ADVICE If, in the menu "Autopilot", line "Signal from front axle", the option "Row"...
  • Page 195 Operation Steering Automatic activation of the rear axle autopilot is performed by selecting the option "Auto" in the menu "Autopilot", line "Activation of the rear axles". "Auto" means that the rear axle autopilot is automatically activated in the moment, in which, after activation of the front axle autopilot, the rear axles have reached their final offset-steer 0-1-2 position.

  • Page 196: Quick Description: Manual Activation Of Rear Wheels Autopilot

    Operation Steering 6.10.3.4 Quick description: manual activation of rear wheels autopilot On R-Touch in menu "Autopilot", "Front axle signal of" set on "Share" or "Row+share". Set "Activation rear axles" to 'manual'. ↓ Select operating mode "Field" ↓ Unlock the main steering switch. ↓...

  • Page 197: Quick Description: Automatic Activation Of Rear Wheels Autopilot

    Operation Steering 6.10.3.5 Quick description: automatic activation of rear wheels autopilot On R-Touch in menu "Autopilot", "Front axle signal of" set on "Share" or "Row +share", and "Activation rear axles" on "Auto". ↓ Select operating mode "Field" ↓ Unlock main steering switch. ↓...

  • Page 198: Setting Steering Behaviour

    Operation Steering 6.10.4 Setting steering behaviour The reaction time, and therefore the steering behaviour of the machine, for front axle and rear axle autopilot may be adjusted on the R-Touch in the menu "Autopilot", in the lines "Stage front axle" and "Stage rear axles" in 10 stages, optimal for the respective situation (value on the R-Touch from 1 to 10).

  • Page 199: Chassis

    Operation Chassis 6.11 Chassis Roll stabilization system Compared to previous chassis of 3-axle beet harvesters this reduces the sway of machine by one third. It is caused by hydraulic connection of stabilization cylinders at the front and rear axles of the one side, so that the ground unevenness at the wheel in level difference affects the frame only to 33 per cent - roll stabilization of the chassis.

  • Page 200: Chassis Activation

    Operation Chassis Automatic incline system is turned on, the machine inclines automatically on the swing axles opposite to the ground profile in horizontal position. Automatic incline system is turned on, the ground profile can not be further compen- sated by the incline system. The incline system is at the control end. The machine is inclined manually to the right or left.

  • Page 201: Chassis Control "Active

    Operation Chassis DANGER Danger of fatal injuries when raising and lowering the machine. People, staying in the hazard zone of the machine, might be jammed or trapped. – Always make sure that nobody stays in the hazard zone. – Go around the machine to ensure that there are no people or objects in the hazard zone.

  • Page 202: Chassis Control "Manual

    Operation Chassis 6.11.3.2 Chassis control "Manual" Selection "Manual" In the selection "Manual" you can move the right and left chassis cylinders in or out sideward. Example: Raise the machine right, the right chassis cylinders drive out. Press and hold the key (14) .

  • Page 203: Manual Inclination

    Operation Chassis 6.11.4 Manual inclination DANGER Danger of fatal injuries during inclination of the machine. – Make sure that there are no persons in the hazard zone when you perform machine inclination! (13) Manual inclination to the right: As long as this key is held, the left chassis cylinders drive out and the right chassis cylinders drive in.
  • Page 204 Operation Chassis (15) Automatic inclination off/on: If this key is pressed in the operating mode "Field", the automatic inclination system is ON (LED lights). The machine automatically inclines on the axles horizontally. Maxi- mally the chassis can be inclined on the axles by 10 % to the right or left. If you press this key again, the automatic inclination system is OFF (LED doesn't light).

  • Page 205: Lifting

    Operation Lifting 6.12 Lifting 6.12.1 Preparation for lifting Familiarize yourself with the local ground and landscape before starting to work. Get an overview of the field of beets to be lifted and determine the best place for set- ting up the pile. Instruct the people present before starting to work about the most important safety regulations, especially the required safety distances.

  • Page 206: Defoliator

    Operation Defoliator 6.13 Defoliator The defoliator unit is coupled to the lifting unit. Connection to the lifter is performed on the left and right sides by means of a parallelogram. This ensures that the defoliator follows the landscape independent of the lifting unit. PBSOh defoliator PASWh defoliator, defoliator flap up 206 / 530...
  • Page 207 Operation Defoliator PASWh defoliator, defoliator flap down PISh defoliator PESh defoliator 207 / 530...

  • Page 208: Leaf Sensor

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.1 Leaf sensor The leaf sensor is situated at the very front of the defoliator unit. The leaf sensor is guided by the parallelogram and provides signal for the autopilot. Leaf sensor By means of the chain on the leaf sensor, the downward range of the leaf sensor is restricted.
  • Page 209 Operation Defoliator The 8 rubber suspension elements (6) must be set so that the skids (2) just touch the ground straightly, but in no case rest on the ground with any weight. For this purpose: – Set the chain (3) shortened so far, that the skids (2) are about 15 cm above the ground.

  • Page 210: Defoliator Shaft

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.2 Defoliator shaft The defoliator shaft tops off the beet leaf and chops it into stock (for PISh and PESh) respectively drops it into the leaf duct (for PBSh). With the PASh type, the beet leaf can be chopped with the hydraulic defoliator flap in the leaf duct or directly on the ground.

  • Page 211: Defoliator Shaft Rotational Speed Setting

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.2.1 Defoliator shaft rotational speed setting Rpm defoliator shaft Choose this function with R-Select. + Key = defoliator shaft faster - Key = defoliator shaft slower Recommended defoliator shaft rotational PBSh 800-900min speed: PISh and PASh 850-950min PESh 750-850min 6.13.2.2 Monitoring the defoliator shaft...

  • Page 212: Cleaning Shaft Rotational Speed Setting (Only At Pesh)

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.2.3 Cleaning shaft rotational speed setting (only at PESh) Rpm cleaning shaft Choose this function with R-Select. The rotational speed of the cleaning shaft is always slower than that of the defoliator shaft. + Key = cleaning shaft faster - Key = cleaning shaft slower Recommended cleaning shaft rotational PESh...

  • Page 213: Setting Cleaning Shaft Height (Only At Pesh)

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.2.4 Setting cleaning shaft height (only at PESh) Cleaning shaft height Choose this function with R-Select. Do not set the cleaning shaft deeper than it is really necessary. + Key = cleaning shaft higher - Key = cleaning shaft lower 213 / 530...

  • Page 214: Depth-Control Wheels

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.3 Depth-control wheels The both depth-control wheels are located left and right front on the defoliator. These depth-control wheels assume depth control of the defoliator shaft. The set defoliator depth can be read from the scales (1) left and right of the defoliator and on the R-Touch.
  • Page 215 Operation Defoliator Set the defoliator depth with the X-Y key (4) . Push the X-Y key diagonally forward left/right: depth-control wheels left/right higher = leaves are topped lower. Push the X-Y key diagonally backward left/right: depth-control wheels left/right lower = leaves are topped higher.

  • Page 216: Defoliator Discharge Activity

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.4 Defoliator discharge activity It is necessary, for even topping of the beets, that the defoliator shaft is always moved at the correct height. To avoid sinking in of the defoliator into the ground in case of wet soil or those with low load bearing capacity, it may be hydraulically relieved so that the depth-control wheels hardly bear any load.
  • Page 217 Operation Defoliator Defoliator pressure relief left Defoliator pressure relief right Choose this function with R-Select. The defoliator relief pressure is set in steps of 5 bar each. The lower threshold is at about 30 bar. - Key = reduce set pressure + Key = increase set pressure If the relief pressure is to be totally reduced, then the desired pressure should be first set to 30 bar.

  • Page 218: Additional Defoliator Lifter

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.5 Additional defoliator lifter If the defoliator should be manually raised without raising the lifting unit at the same time, keep the multi-key (11) pressed and pull the joystick backwards. The defoliator will then be raised maximally by the defoliator relief cylinders. Once you push the mini joystick (1) forward slightly, the additional lifter is switched off.

  • Page 219: Defoliator Relief When Driving On The Road

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.6 Defoliator relief when driving on the road This function is possible only without the additional chassis! The defoliator relief pressure is automatically set to the value displayed in the line "Defoliator pressure road", menu "Main settings", submenu "Attachment" each time the three-point suspension is raised in the road operating mode.

  • Page 220: Hydraulic Defoliator Flap (Pash Only)

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.8 Hydraulic defoliator flap (PASh only) Defoliator flap Choose this function with R-Select. - Key = move flap downwards = integral topping + Key = move flap upwards = leaf ejection to the left Working as an integral defoliator When lowering the flap, the leaf worm conveyor and leaf-spreader switch off with a slight delay.
  • Page 221 Operation Defoliator Working with leaf ejection The leaf worm conveyor switches on automatically when the topper flap is opened. The leaf-spreader rotates with the set rpm. 221 / 530...

  • Page 222: Leaf-Spreader

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.9 Leaf-spreader 6.13.9.1 Fold spreader Leaf-spreader Choose this function with R-Select. + Key = swing down in operating position - Key = swing up in transport position WARNUNG Injury hazard when swinging the leaf-spreader up or down. Injury hazard from foreign objects flung away! Due to the high speed of the leaf-spreader, foreign objects getting onto it are flung away with great power.

  • Page 223: Setting Rotational Speed Of Leaf-Spreader

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.9.2 Setting rotational speed of leaf-spreader Drive for the leaf-spreader is performed using an oil motor. Leaf-spreader rpm Choose this function with R-Select. + Key = faster - Key = slower If the key - is pressed in stage 1 and held in this position for several seconds, then the leaf-spreader drive is switched off.

  • Page 224: Leaf-Spreader Speed Bunker Unloading

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.9.3 Leaf-spreader speed bunker unloading If during overloading, e.g. on the driving along vehicle, the leaf-spreader rotational speed is reduced automatically in order not to throw leaves on the tractor, the leaf- spreader stage during the overloading can be preset in the menu "Main settings", sub- menu "Bunker", line "Leaf-spreader speed by overloading".

  • Page 225: Scalper

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.10 Scalper 6.13.10.1 Scalper Micro-Topper 2 (MT2 for short) The MT2 is a topper with parallel topper flails (parallel toppers). It removes the leaf base outgrowth which remains on the beet body after the leaf has been topped. Make sure that the scalper blades are always sufficiently sharpened.

  • Page 226: Adjusting Cutting Depth - Mt2

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.10.2 Adjusting cutting depth – MT2 Scalper Choose this function with R-Select. To facilitate setting for you, the cutting depth can be read from the driver‘s seat on a scale at the defoliator unit and on the R-Touch. + Key = cutting depth up = scalper support tube high - Key = cutting depth down = scalper support tube down The illustration shows PISh-V version.
  • Page 227 Operation Defoliator Scalper adjustment When adjusting the height of the defoliator shaft the scalper cutting depth changes, due to the fact, that the distance of the scalper bracing tube to the ground is changed together with the defoliator shaft. To ensure that the cutting depth stays the same after the defoliator shaft height has changed, select in the menu "Main settings", submenu "Attachment"...

  • Page 228: Basic Setting Scalper Comb

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.10.3 Basic setting scalper comb The scalper comb may be adjusted upward or downward after loosening of the three hexagonal bolts (1) (SW 19). To set all combs evenly, please use the setting markers (2). When tightening the setting bolts (1), the scalper comb (3) must be pushed back- ward strongly to the stop in direction of the arrow.
  • Page 229 Operation Defoliator The skid has two sickles (2), which serve to hold the flail bolts during flail change. Inclination of the inflow sheet can be adjusted with the slot holes. The inflow sheet has 7 tines for adjust- ment. (1) = setting mark 1 (4) = setting mark 4 (7) = setting mark 7 Inflow sheet on tine 4...

  • Page 230: Spring Loading/Cutting Angle Of The Scalper (Micro-Topper 2)

    Operation Defoliator 6.13.10.5 Spring loading/cutting angle of the scalper (Micro-Topper 2) The scalper pressure can be changed by resetting the spring (2) built into the scalper. This may be required, for instance, in case of very soft soil. If the spring pressure is too high for very soft or very loose soil, then the beets may be toppled over instead of topped by the scalper.

  • Page 231: Lifter

    Operation Lifter 6.14 Lifter The lifting unit is attached to the chassis of the machine using two lower guide rods and one higher guide rod forming a coupling triangle. Lifting unit, shown without protective cover for a better overview. Depth-control shaft Share body Lifting rollers The complete lifting unit (shaking shares, paddle, depth-control shaft, lifting rollers,...

  • Page 232: Setting Depth-Control Shaft Speed

    Operation Lifter 6.14.1 Setting depth-control shaft speed Rpm depth-control shaft Choose this function with R-Select. The ratio of depth- control shaft rotational speed to the driving speed can be adjusted, pressing key + or - on the operating panel. + Key = depth-control shaft faster - Key = depth-control shaft slower If the key + is released after the stage 10 is reached and then pressed for at least three seconds, the "Max"...

  • Page 233: Depth Guide

    Operation Lifter From vehicle identification number 6*1383 The volume controller can be actuated with an emergency pin. 6.14.2 Depth guide There are seven depth-control wheels on the depth-control shaft at the lifting unit. As the name suggests, these wheels are not supposed to bear the load of the lifter, but just to serve as sensors for the ground surface.

  • Page 234: Setting Lifting Depth

    (turn back the lock nut). 6.14.3 Setting lifting depth As already mentioned several times, ROPA cannot give any generally applicable rec- ommendations for such work. Experience and specialist agricultural knowledge of the driver are decisive for the lifting results, because the machine setting exclusively depends on local conditions.
  • Page 235 Operation Lifter Setting of the lifting depth is performed in two different steps: – Setting rollers movement height – Setting share beam height 235 / 530...

  • Page 236: Setting Rollers Movement Height

    Operation Lifter 6.14.4 Setting rollers movement height Rollers movement deep High rollers movement The correct setting of the rollers movement height fulfills two purposes: Ensuring optimum beet flow. We recommend to have shaft movement always as high as possible above ground. The maximum height has just been exceeded, when, during lifting, the beet flow falters from the lifting shares to the first lifting roller.
  • Page 237 Operation Lifter Rollers movement height is displayed on the R-Touch. Height adjustment of shaft movement is performed by diagonal pushing or pulling of the X-Y key (5) on the joystick. If the X-Y key is touched briefly, the adjustment will be performed gradually by one step up or down.

  • Page 238: Setting Share Beam Height

    Operation Lifter 6.14.5 Setting share beam height Lifting shares flat Lifting shares deep Share bar adjustment sets the height of the lifting shares to the first lifting roller. This setting determines the depth of movement of the lifting share in the soil. Adjustment is performed using the keys (12) and (13) on the joystick.

  • Page 239: Lifting Shares

    2 is the most suitable. For fastening the share to hole 2 or 3 the share extensions (2), ROPA item no. 126311 or 126312, must be used. No other share extension to be used if the lifting share is fixed in the hole 1. The distance between the share extension and the lifting share must be set as small as possible.

  • Page 240: Setting Shaking Share Rotational Speed

    Operation Lifter ATTENTION Danger of machine damage. An additional wear angle (6) is fastened with the front share screw. This protects the share holder piece from wear, particularly with very deep lifting and partially worn shares. – Immediately replace worn lifting shares. 6.14.7 Setting shaking share rotational speed It is often reasonable to set the shares to a shaking movement during lifting.
  • Page 241 Operation Lifter Volume controller with emergency pin shaking share rpm (only at PBS*h and PASh) Hand wheel emergency adjustment leaf-spreader rpm (only for PBS*h and PASh) Till vehicle identification number 6E* In machines with the vehicle identification number 6E* partially the volume controller with hand wheel is installed.

  • Page 242: Stone Protection

    Operation Lifter 6.14.8 Stone protection Each individual share body is suspended moveable on a tilting frame (1). The tilting frame is constantly pressed against the lower stop by the stone protection cylinder (2). When the share hits a stone in the ground, the share body can move upwards and thereby overcome the obstacle.

  • Page 243: Setting The Stone Protection Pressure

    Operation Lifter 6.14.9 Setting the stone protection pressure Stone protection pressure Choose this function with R-Select. + Key = stone protection pressure higher - Key = stone protection pressure lower The indication on the R-Touch shows the pressure prestress stone protection. In case of soft ground, we recommend about 80-90 bar;...

  • Page 244: Share Body Guide (Linear Guide)

    Operation Lifter 6.14.10 Share body guide (linear guide) The share bodies are each mounted in such a manner on the central shaft that they may individually make linear displacement movements. The displacement range is up to 70 mm. This range is required to optimally adjust the share bodies to the beet rows.

  • Page 245: Installing/Uninstalling Guide Rod Holders

    Operation Lifter 6.14.12 Installing/uninstalling guide rod holders When the guide rods between the share bodies clog up with weed residue or other foreign objects in case of heavy ground, then these may easily be removed using the quick gripping device. For this purpose: –...

  • Page 246: Setting The Lifting Rollers Rotational Speed

    Operation Lifter 6.14.13 Setting the lifting rollers rotational speed Lifting rollers rpm The rotational speed of lifting rollers one to four can be adjusted in ten stages. Choose this function with R- Select. + Key = lifting rollers rpm higher - Key = lifting rollers rpm lower If the key + is released after the stage 10 is reached and then pressed for at least three seconds, the "Max"...

  • Page 247: Lifting Rollers Reverse

    Operation Lifter Till vehicle identification number 6*1368 In machines with the vehicle identification number 6E* partially the volume controller with hand wheel is installed. The hand wheel of the volume controller for manual emergency adjustment of the rotational speed must always be completely turned out (opened), because otherwise automatic control is no longer functional.

  • Page 248: Setting The Distance Between The 4Th And 5Th Lifting Rollers

    Operation Lifter When the key (86) is pressed, then the defoliator shaft, if existing, leaf worm conveyor and leaf-spreader, depth-control shaft, all lifting rollers, infeed conveyor and 1st, 2nd and 3rd strainer wheels rotate. In addition, the elevator and the auger run for as long as the key is pressed.

  • Page 249: Rotating Direction Of The Smooth Lifting Roller (Pinch Roller)

    Operation Lifter 6.14.16 Rotating direction of the smooth lifting roller (pinch roller) The rotating direction of the smooth lifting roller can also be switched with the key (17) on keypad I. If the key is pressed briefly, the rotating direction of the smooth lift- ing roller is reversed.

  • Page 250: Paddle Rotational Speed

    Operation Lifter 6.14.17 Paddle rotational speed The paddle supports the beet flow from the lifting roller to the infeed conveyor. The rotational speed of the paddle is, from infeed conveyor stage 7, linked to the speed of the infeed conveyor. ADVICE Starting from the infeed conveyor stage 7, the paddle cannot be set to a slower speed anymore than set by the infeed conveyor.

  • Page 251: Manual Side Shift

    Operation Lifter 6.14.19 Manual side shift The complete defoliator and lifting unit may be shifted manually to the right or left from the driver's seat. For this purpose, press the key "Side shift left" or "Side shift right" on the keypad II. Lifter side shift left: If this button is pressed while driving with raised lifting unit, then the lifting unit moves all the way to the left.

  • Page 252: Setting Row Distance For The Lifter Pr2H-V

    Operation Lifter Lifting through position: If both keys for the offset-steer 0-1-2 stage are pressed at the same time, both off- set-steers are set to "0". The lifting unit automatically moves to the central position at the same time. 6.14.21 Setting row distance for the lifter PR2h-V DANGER Hazard of severest injuries due to the starting machine.
  • Page 253 Operation Lifter – The stone protection pressure automatically reduces itself by steering of the share body shift (22 and 41 or 42) before the switching, so that the clamping cylinder (1) can be released. – If the row distance is switched from 45 cm to 50 cm, you should take off the outer guide rod holder (2) and put it into the tools box.
  • Page 254 Operation Lifter ATTENTION Danger of machine damage. – During side-shift, exactly watch the individual components (depth-control shaft and share bodies), to avoid collisions. To shift the depth-control shaft (3), share bodies (4), shaking drives (5) and scalper proceed as follows: –...
  • Page 255 Operation Lifter ADVICE Before changing the row distance a new order must be started in the menu. The row distance can only be set if the display of the lifted area on the R-Touch is less than 0.010ha. – Shift the row distance on the R-Touch, in the menu "Main settings", submenu "Attachment"...
  • Page 256 Operation Lifter – Set the swivel lifter rollers sideward at R-Touch in menu "Main setting", submenu "Attachment" by the row distance of 500 mm to "50OFF", by the row distance of 450 mm to "45ON". 256 / 530...

  • Page 257: Infeed Conveyor

    Operation Infeed conveyor 6.15 Infeed conveyor The infeed conveyor passes under the front axle and transports the beet from the lift- ing unit to the first strainer wheel. It is driven by an oil motor, directly flanged to the infeed conveyor gear unit. 6.15.1 Setting infeed conveyor rotational speed Rpm infeed conveyor...

  • Page 258: Infeed Conveyor Reverse

    Operation Infeed conveyor Manual override rpm infeed conveyor 6.15.2 Infeed conveyor reverse If the infeed conveyor is blocked by a foreign object, this is shown on the R-Touch with the warning symbol. A warning tone sounds at the same time. The main lifter drive and driving power then stop automatically.

  • Page 259: Ground Operation Infeed Conveyor

    Operation Infeed conveyor This offers a possibility of more easily loosening the dirt, which may collect between the upper and the lower conveyor in case of very sticky ground, and therefore being better able to remove it. For this purpose, with lifter raised and conveyor run empty, press the reversing key (32) several times.

  • Page 260: Setting Infeed Conveyor - Distance Settings

    Operation Setting infeed conveyor – distance settings 6.16 Setting infeed conveyor – distance settings In case of beet losses at the transition lifting roller/infeed conveyor/1st strainer wheel, the front and rear distance of the infeed conveyor must be set as described below. 6.16.1 Setting infeed conveyor distance longitudinally The distance between conveyor and the last lifting roller may be set in front at the lifter...
  • Page 261 Operation Setting infeed conveyor – distance settings ADVICE But the infeed conveyor may not be raised so far that the flow of beets from the lifting rollers to the conveyor is impaired by this. In no case may the suspension (4) for the tightening cable rope (2) be set so that it touches the upper end of the slotted hole (3).

  • Page 262: Setting Infeed Conveyor Height Rear

    Operation Setting infeed conveyor – distance settings 6.16.3 Setting infeed conveyor height rear ATTENTION Danger of machine damage. The distance between the strainer wheel prongs (3) and the infeed conveyor (4) must be so large, even with the lifter raised, that these parts in no case touch. –...

  • Page 263: Strainer Wheels (Turbines)

    Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) 6.17 Strainer wheels (turbines) The three strainer wheels are driven by a separate hydraulic pump (pump strainer wheel drive) by means of one oil motor each. 263 / 530...

  • Page 264: Setting The Strainer Wheel Rotational Speed

    Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) 6.17.1 Setting the strainer wheel rotational speed The rotational speed of the strainer wheels must be individually adjusted to the respective operating conditions. Readjustment may be necessary several times during the lifting process. Set the speed so that the beet does not jam at the strainer wheels, but is still mostly cleaned.
  • Page 265 Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) Adjust strainer wheels individually If after reaching the cleaning stage 10, the key + is released first and then pressed for several seconds, then the indication on the R-Touch switches to stage „Man“. In this stage, the driver may individually set the rotational speed of each strainer wheel. At the cleaning stage „Man.“, a blue selection bar appears on the R-Touch in the selection field (4).

  • Page 266: Strainer Wheels Monitoring

    Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) 6.17.2 Strainer wheels monitoring The pressure of the hydraulic drive of the strainer wheels is constantly displayed on the R-Touch in load monitoring. When exceeding a warning threshold (2) determined by the driver (adjustable between 50% and 100% of drive pressure), the warning icon flashes on the R-Touch.

  • Page 267: Switching Ground Operation Of Strainer Wheels

    Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) 6.17.3 Switching ground operation of strainer wheels Ground operation of strainer wheels on the left side of the machine. These keys are ONLY active, when no one is sitting in the driver‘s seat. In addition, the vehicle must be in lifting mode. It means: Unload conveyor is swung out.

  • Page 268: Strainer Wheel Guide Grids

    Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) 6.17.4 Strainer wheel guide grids Setting of the strainer wheel guide grids has a substantial effect on separation of soil and green plant material at the strainer wheels. Guide grids height Choose this function with R-Select. + Key = guide grids higher - Key = guide girds lower The outside grids of each strainer wheel are combined at the round tube frame to a...
  • Page 269 Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) The preselected guide grids height can be read in the display area "Cleaning path" (1), (2), (3) or displayed selection field (4). ADVICE Too great distance between the strainer wheels and the guide grids leads to the loss of small beets.
  • Page 270 Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) There are two different possibilities to adjust guide grid height. Joint adjustment of the guide grids for all 3 strainer wheels. If there is no strainer wheel separately activated in the selection field (4) (no 'blue' field), you can set all the guide grids by pressing the keys + or - one stage by each pressing higher or lower respectively.
  • Page 271 Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) Really simple and fast to perform: individual adjustment of each single guide grid in height, inclination and angle after loosening of 4 hexagonal nuts (7) In order to achieve smooth, low-damage beet flow, the guide grids must be set initially highly precise in all 3 direction.

  • Page 272: Scraper

    Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) 6.17.5 Scraper The strainer wheels contain gripper dovetails. They support the conveying effect of the strainer wheels. The first strainer wheel is fitted with scraper elements. These may be removed for level ground and very light soil, because then the beets are moved more carefully.

  • Page 273: Spring Tines (Option)

    Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) 6.17.6 Spring tines (option) The illustration shows the strainer wheels with spring tines Quick clamping device Guide rod For very sticky soil, we offer, as optional equipment, specific spring tines for more intense cleaning of the beets. To treat the beets more carefully in case of light soil, a guide rod may be inserted within the spring tines.

  • Page 274: Wiper

    Operation Strainer wheels (turbines) 6.17.7 Wiper Wipers (1) are installed on all strainer wheels to avoid a layer of soil building up on the strainer wheel plates and the internal part of the strainer wheel prongs when the soil is sticky.

  • Page 275: Elevator

    Operation Elevator 6.18 Elevator The ring elevator (1) all around is driven by two oil motors. These are located in a joint hydraulic circuit with the bunker auger. Ring elevator Rear left drive wheel 6.18.1 Fold elevator out/in The elevator is set into transport or working position from the driver's seat. All side and rear bunker grids fold together with the elevator.
  • Page 276 Operation Elevator Support cylinders For lifting, the elevator must generally be folded out to the stop. The elevator is then affixed in the top position by the two support cylinders (1). The two support cylinders are fed by the elevator drive and always extended to the stop after switching on the drive.

  • Page 277: Setting Elevator Rotational Speed

    Operation Elevator 6.18.2 Setting elevator rotational speed The elevator rotational speed may be adjusted from the driver‘s seat. elevator speed Choose this function with R-Select. + Key = elevator faster - Key = elevator slower When adjusting the elevator rotational speed, the speed of the auger is automatically adjusted synchronized with the elevator speed.

  • Page 278: Bunker

    Operation Bunker 6.19 Bunker The bunker exclusively serves as intermediate storage of the lifted sugar beets for so long until unloading into a pile at the edge of the field is possible. In case of very long fields, it is also possible to unload into a transport vehicle driving alongside. It is in no case meant as a freight compartment or for transporting goods or objects.

  • Page 279: Folding Bunker Bars Out/In

    Operation Bunker 6.19.1 Folding bunker bars out/in The both bunker connecting bars are to be swung up after folding the elevator out. The bunker bars connect right and left bunker side walls and, thus increase the stabil- ity of the whole bunker. Additionally, the bunker front wall folds upward. ATTENTION Danger of machine damage.

  • Page 280: Unloading Conveyor Articulation Parts Folding Out/In

    Operation Bunker 6.19.2 Unloading conveyor articulation parts folding out/in Before lowering the unload conveyor, first swing out both articulation parts of the unload conveyor. ATTENTION Danger of machine damage. When folding the unload conveyor articulation part out/in, some collisions of machine parts and therefore heavy damage to the machine may happen.

  • Page 281: Raise/Lower Bunker Auger

    Operation Bunker 6.19.3 Raise/lower bunker auger The auger may be lowered or raised from the driver's seat. ATTENTION Danger of machine damage. When raising or lowering the bunker auger, some collisions of machine parts and therefore heavy damage to the machine may happen. That's why always pay attention to the right order when folding the bunker out and in! (see page 287)

  • Page 282: Switching Auger Rotating Direction

    Operation Bunker 6.19.4 Switching auger rotating direction Switching of the auger is performed automatically, controlled by an ultrasound sensor, which is located over the rear bunker grid. Ultrasound sensor front Ultrasound sensor rear 282 / 530...
  • Page 283 Operation Bunker When the bunker is filled for 80% in the rear, the rotating direction of the auger is auto- matically switched after expiry of an adjustable delay period. This delay period may be set in the menu "Main settings", submenu "Bunker", line "Time bunker auger". This delay period is required to completely fill up the rear part of the bunker.

  • Page 284: Switching Auger Rotating Direction Manually

    Operation Bunker 6.19.5 Switching auger rotating direction manually In case of need, the conveying direction of the auger may also be switched manually. If the conveying direction of the auger is manually switched, then the automatic sys- tem is inoperable. The conveying direction is displayed on the R-Touch, if it is switched manually so that the rear part of the bunker is filled up, then every 5 sec.
  • Page 285 Operation Bunker Return to automatic rotating direction control is performed by pressing the key the operating section bunker unloading. If the bunker is already full, then it may be overfilled in case of normal shutdown of the machine drive by the beets present in the beet path. It is possible, that some beets fall onto the field from the bunker.

  • Page 286: Machine Automatic Folding Out/In

    Operation Bunker 6.19.6 Machine automatic folding out/in With the help of automatic folding the bunker can be set into operating or transport position. WARNUNG Hazard of extremely severe injuries. – Make sure, that nobody stands in the hazard zones when the machine is started. The automatic folding performs the following movements of the machine during folding out: 1 Folding elevator, all side and rear bunker grids out 2 Folding bunker bars and the front bunker wall out...

  • Page 287: Folding The Machine Manually Out/In

    Operation Bunker 6.19.7 Folding the machine manually out/in If the automatic folding does not work due to some technical malfunctions, you can fold the bunker "manually", step by step in operating or transport position. WARNUNG Hazard of extremely severe injuries. –...
  • Page 288 Operation Bunker 3. Fold unloading conveyor articulation parts out. (see page 280) 4. Raise bunker auger front and rear. (see page 281) The bunker is completely swung out in operating position. 288 / 530...
  • Page 289 Operation Bunker ATTENTION Before folding into the transport position the bunker must be completely emptied! For folding in perform the following actions consecutively: 1. Lower bunker auger front and behind. (see page 281) 2. Fold unloading conveyor articulation parts in. (see page 280) 289 / 530...
  • Page 290 Operation Bunker 3. Fold bunker bars and the front bunker wall in. (see page 279) 4. Fold elevator, all side and rear bunker grids in. (see page 275) The bunker is completely folded in transport position. – Check visually if the machine is really in the transport position. –...

  • Page 291: Bunker Unloading

    Operation Bunker unloading 6.20 Bunker unloading 291 / 530...

  • Page 292: Operating Panel Bunker Emptying

    Operation Bunker unloading 6.20.1 Operating panel bunker emptying To empty the bunker, the longitudinal and cross conveyors move the beets through a cleaning roller to the unload conveyor. The cleaning roller performs additional cleaning of the beets. The unload conveyor moves the beets from the bunker to a vehicle driving alongside or onto a pile.
  • Page 293 Operation Bunker unloading Operating panel bunker emptying (50) Raise unload conveyor manually You can raise the unload conveyor with this key. If this key is pressed for longer than 2 seconds, then a beep sounds and the unloading conveyor automatically moves into operating position.
  • Page 294 Operation Bunker unloading If you press additionally to the key the multi-key (56) on the unload conveyor oper- ating panel, the unload conveyor articulation part 2 (2) is swung upwards. (51) Lower unloading conveyor manually As long as this key is pressed, the unloading conveyor is lowered. ADVICE This key (51) is only active when the unload conveyor articulation part 1 (1) has been swung out completely into the operating position.
  • Page 295 Operation Bunker unloading (52) Unloading conveyor height 1 When pressing shortly this key, the unload conveyor automatically moves to the height currently saved for this key. When the unload conveyor moves to the saved height, LED in the key flashes. When the saved unload conveyor height is reached, the LED lights constantly.
  • Page 296 Operation Bunker unloading Stage 0: standstill Stage 0 flashes: unload conveyor pre-stage, let the unload conveyor move slowly from the standstill with the rotary wheel. Stage 1: unload conveyor runs. Stage 2: unload conveyor runs, additionally, the cross conveyor runs slowly with set rotational speed.
  • Page 297 Operation Bunker unloading Adjustment stage 2, set cross conveyor rpm. The speed of the cross conveyor is continuously adjustable with the rotary wheel (45). For this purpose, in unloading stage 2 press the rotating switch at the rotary wheel and turn it simultaneously. In this case the light bar in the display (55) is switched by pressing the rotating switch and indicates the set cross conveyor speed.
  • Page 298 Operation Bunker unloading Adjustment stage 4, set longitudinal conveyor rpm. The speed of the longitudal conveyor is continuously adjustable with the rotary wheel (45). For this purpose, in unloading stage 4 press the rotating switch at the rotary wheel and turn it simultaneously. In this case the light bar in the display (55) is switched by pressing the rotating switch and indicates the set longitudinal conveyor speed.
  • Page 299 Operation Bunker unloading You can also influence the activation of unload stage 4 (longitudinal conveyor starts). Here the standard setting is the value 1, if you want a subsequent activation of the stage 4, turn the value higher. If the automatic system constantly switches between stage 4 and 5 (longitudinal con- veyor speed 2) in short intervals, then the value of the line "Start delay unloading stage 5"...

  • Page 300: Setting The Unload Rotating Speed

    Operation Bunker unloading 6.20.2 Setting the unload rotating speed When the machine drive is switched off during unloading of the bunker, then the speed of the diesel engine is automatically set to 850 min . If you wish another rotational speed of the diesel engine, you may set it in the menu "Main settings", submenu "Bunker", in the line "Unload engine rpm pile".

  • Page 301: Instruction On Piles Creation (With The Ropa Loader)

    When making a pile ensure that the pile width does not exceed the width of the pickup of the cleaner-loader used. The pickup widths of ROPA euro- Maus3 is eight meters and ROPA euro-Maus4 and Maus 5 is ten meters.

  • Page 302: Pump Distributor Gears

    Operation Pump distributor gears 6.21 Pump distributor gears The pump distributor gears is directly flanged to the diesel engine and transfers engine power to the individual hydraulic pumps. The pump distributor gears is fitted with pres- sure circulation lubrication. If lubrication is not sufficient, then a warning signal sounds. The R-Touch displays the warning icon ATTENTION Hazard of severe damage to the machine.

  • Page 303: Hydraulic System

    Hydraulic oil level Regularly check the hoses of the hydraulic system for aging and damage! Immediately exchange damaged or aged hoses. Only use original ROPA hoses or hoses fully con- forming to the technical specifications of the original hoses! Observe the regionally applying safety regulations on the service life of hydraulic hoses.
  • Page 304 Operation Hydraulic system The fan drive of the hydraulic oil cooler automatically reverses at regular intervals. So that soiling is removed to a great extent independently. The manual reversing is also possible. For this, call the "Reverse ventilator drives" line in the menu "Special func- tions"...
  • Page 305 Operation Hydraulic system Hydraulic pumps: Pos. Function Traction drive Bunker unloading Operating hydraulics Shaking share/leaf-spreader Front axle steering Ventilator drive water radiator and charge-air cooler 107-1 Prestress pump 107-2 Fan drive oil cooler Main lifter drive: defoliator shaft, leaf worm conveyor, (only PBSh and PASh), depth- control shaft, lifting rollers Auxiliary lifter drive: last lifting roller, 2-fold paddle, infeed conveyor Gear box lubrication PDG (works with PDG gear oil)
  • Page 306 Operation Hydraulic system Mounted at reduction gear 1st rear axle Emergency steering pump Gear box lubrication reduction gear 306 / 530...

  • Page 307: Compressed Air System

    Operation Compressed air system 6.23 Compressed air system The following processes of the machine are performed by the pneumatic system: Switching off all-wheel drive. Switching on differential locks. Swinging of both outer rear view mirrors. Swinging of the people guard. In addition to the pneumatic system, the air compressor also supplies to: The compressed air service connectors on the machine.

  • Page 308: Compressed Air Reservoir

    Operation Compressed air system 6.23.2 Compressed air reservoir The compressed air reservoir (1) is located on the bunker front wall near the wheel chocks. It supplies the pneumatic system with compressed air. Compressed air reservoir Compressed air connectors Compressed air coupling near the strainer wheel camera Compressed air coupling in engine compartment right...

  • Page 309: Central Lubricating System

    Operation Central lubricating system 6.24 Central lubricating system The machine is fitted with a central lubricating system and has three lubricating cir- cuits. Lubricating circuit 1 chassis Lubricating circuit 2 lifting beam only eccentric drive Lubricating circuit 3 lifter (not eccentric drive) and defoliator All connected lubricating points (about 155) are automatically supplied with grease.

  • Page 310: Filling Up Grease Gun

    Operation Central lubricating system The 2 kg supply reservoir of the grease pump is filled up using the lever on the large grease bucket. Never completely fill up the 2 kg supply reservoir of the grease pump. Only fill up the supply reservoir for the grease pump for 90 %. In this way, you avoid blocking of the ventilation pipe on the 2 kg supply reservoir.

  • Page 311: Intermediate Lubrication

    Operation Central lubricating system 6.24.2 Intermediate lubrication The lubrication system can be manually activated at any time. Switch the option in the R-Touch menu "Special functions", "Central lubrication" line from "Auto" into "ON". Upon expiry of the lubricating interval set (20 minutes), manual lubrication is switched off again.

  • Page 312: Distance Controll Assistant (Dca), Option (Not Possible By R-View)

    Operation Distance Controll Assistant (DCA), option (not possible by R-View) 6.25 Distance Controll Assistant (DCA), option (not possible by R- View) The Distance Control Assistant (DCA) points you the distance between your machine and an obstacle visually and acoustically. The rear area is monitored with 12 ultra- sound sensors, installed in the engine housing.
  • Page 313 Operation Distance Controll Assistant (DCA), option (not possible by R-View) The DCA is only active at speed up to 6 km/h. At speed exceeding 6 km/h, the DCA is turned off. The range of the sensors is 250-300 cm, the sensors must be free from dirt, ice or snow or they can not function correctly.

  • Page 314: Video System

    Operation Video system 6.26 Video system WARNUNG The video system is only a mean of aid and may show obstacles perspectively dis- torted, not correctly or do not show at all. It can not replace your attention. The video system can not display all the objects situated to close and/or above the rear view camera.

  • Page 315: Strainer Wheel Camera (Option)

    Operation Video system Using camera operating section you can always switch between the different cameras. The camera operating section is not provided with R-View option. Camera operating section Rear view camera Strainer wheel camera (option) Unload conveyor camera (option) Not used Video monitor view splitting 6.26.2 Strainer wheel camera (option)
  • Page 316 Operation Video system Video monitor left (option) Optionally, the second video monitor at the left A column is available in addition to the unload conveyor camera. In this case the image of the unload conveyor cam- era is displayed exclusively on this video monitor.

  • Page 317: R-View (Option)

    Operation Video system 6.26.4 R-View (option) Optionally, your machine can be fitted with the video system "R-View". The pictures of the R-View camera left (2), rear view camera (3) and the R-View camera right (4) are summed up to bird's-eye view on the machine. The picture is displayed on the video monitor at the right A column.
  • Page 318 Operation Video system The view at the video monitor can be selected in the display field R-View on the R- Touch. The green LED helps to recognize which camera and in what mode is active now. ADVICE Switching in R-View can be performed exclusively on R-Touch, and not on the video display.
  • Page 319 Operation Video system You can activate the rear view camera with the key (6). Now, the video display shows only the image of rear view camera with the sight range up to far behind the rear part of the machine. You can activate the strainer wheels camera to monitor the beet flow with the key (7).

  • Page 320: Air Conditioning

    Operation Air conditioning 6.27 Air conditioning The air conditioning system always ensures optimum climate conditions in the driver‘s cabin. The setting range is between 15 and 30°C. 6.27.1 Setting fan speed The fan speed may be adjusted from the driver‘s seat. In the "AUTO" position, the fan speed is automatically reduced when the set temperature is reached.
  • Page 321 Operation Air conditioning Vents in the footwell Circulating air grate in the rear wall To achieve the desired cabin temperature as quickly as possible, open the circulating air grate (2) in the rear wall at the right. In case of cold weather, open both air vents in the base of the driver‘s seat to heat up the footwell.
  • Page 322 Operation Air conditioning (31) AC-key = air conditioning system ON/OFF Key (31) press once: LED is on – no cooling, only fresh air respectively heating. Keep key pressed for several seconds: LED flashes, defroster function for clearing windows. Fan and heating system run at maximum power; simultaneously, the air is dried at maximum power.

  • Page 323: Electrics

    Operation Electrics 6.28 Electrics ATTENTION Hazard of damage to the electrical and electronic systems of the machine. – The main battery switch may not be switched off while the engine is running and the ignition is switched on. 6.28.1 Voltage monitoring The battery voltage is monitored by the system.

  • Page 324: Battery Emergency Shutdown

    Operation Electrics 6.28.3 Battery emergency shutdown Power supply at the emergency switch turned on ATTENTION Danger of machine damage. If this switch is tilted backward while the ignition is on, it can lead to data loss. Moreover, severe damages to the exhaust gas after-treatment system (SCR system) may occur.

  • Page 325: Printer

    Operation Printer 6.29 Printer 6.29.1 Description of the keyboard functions Status LED Key FEED/ENTER Key OFF/NEXT The keyboard functions differ depending on the status – normal operation or setup menu. It depends also on the duration the key is pressed for. FEED/ENTER (2). This key may be used to wake the printer from sleep mode and to feed paper.

  • Page 326: Which Thermally-Sensitive Paper Suits

    The printer is designed for a paper width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm, at 60 g/m . ROPA offers a suitable paper roll as standard equipment (ROPA item no. 207155). Other paper may cause malfunctions. Which side of the thermally-sensitive paper can be printed on? On the paper roll, almost always the outside is the printable side.
  • Page 327 Operation Printer – Insert the paper roll into the paper bowl in such a manner, that the outside shows in direction of the printing mechanism. Only this outer side may be printed by the printer. – Close the lid strongly pressing on it. It audibly snaps, so that you can now tear off paper on the cutting edge, without opening the lid again and without paper slipping through the print head.

  • Page 328: Shutdown

    Operation Shutdown 6.30 Shutdown Park the machine so that nobody is impeded or endangered. Also make sure of a suf- ficient safety distance to freely suspended power lines. – Completely lower the lifting unit. – Switch off engine. – Engage parking brake. –...

  • Page 329: Maintenance And Service

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  • Page 331: Diesel Engine

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine WARNUNG During all maintenance work, there is the hazard of heavy or severe injury and the hazard of damage to the machine. – Never climb over the rear bunker wall. – During all maintenance work, make sure that nobody can inadvertently start the machine (pull off the ignition key, lock the driver's cabin, always carry the ignition key and to the extent possible, switch off the main battery switch).

  • Page 332: Dry Air Filter

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine The extracts from the Mercedes Benz maintenance manual can be found below. To preserve guarantee and warranty claims with respect to Mercedes Benz to their full extent, the operator of the engine must ensure that all of the maintenance work pre- scribed by Mercedes Benz has been performed timely by persons expressly autho- rized by Mercedes Benz for this.
  • Page 333 Maintenance and Service Diesel engine Dry air filter The dry air filter is located in the engine compartment and is accessible from the right engine compartment door. During installation and removal, make sure of utmost clean- liness and correct fit of the cartridge. Damaged air filter cartridges must be immedi- ately exchanged for new and undamaged filter cartridges.
  • Page 334 Maintenance and Service Diesel engine – Thoroughly clean the inside of the housing with the moist cloth - especially the sealing surface for the filter cartridge. Be very careful so that no dirt get into the pure air side of the filter. –...
  • Page 335 Use only original MANN + Hum- mel filter cartridges (main element ROPA item no. 303187; safety cartridge ROPA item no. 303188). In no case install filter elements with metal outside sheathing.
  • Page 336 Maintenance and Service Diesel engine Safety cartridge exchange: The safety cartridge must be exchanged at every fifth maintenance for the main ele- ment or at the latest after two years for a new safety cartridge. The safety cartridge may not be cleaned or reused after uninstalling. –...

  • Page 337: Oil Change At Diesel Engine

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine 7.1.2 Oil change at diesel engine The first oil change at the engine is required after 500 operating hours. Further oil changes are required after, in each case, 500 operating hours or at least annually. The engine oil filter must be exchanged for each oil change.

  • Page 338: Fuel Supply

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine Filling in engine oil Fill in fresh engine oil through the oil filling cap (2). Prescribed oil variants: Engine oil, semi-synthetic MB standard 228.5 or 228.51 Filling volume: approx. 37 - 42 litres (min - max) Then, start the engine from the driver's seat and let the engine idle without pressing the gas pedal for about one minute.
  • Page 339 Before all work on the fuel system respectively the fuel filters, shortly open and imme- diately close again the tank cap. This serves to relieve possible excess pressure in the fuel system. Use only original filters approved by Mercedes-Benz or ROPA. 339 / 530...

  • Page 340: Replacing/Draining Water Of The Fuel Prefilter Insert At The Electric Pump

    – Remove the lid (1) (wrench size 46) from the filter housing. – Uninstall the old filter insert and exchange it for a new one with the ROPA item no. 303167. – Dispose of the old filter insert in compliance with the local disposal regulations.
  • Page 341 Maintenance and Service Diesel engine ATTENTION Danger of machine damage Foreign objects, which ingress the fuel circuit, may cause blockages! – In any case, make sure that no foreign objects ingress the filter housing. – Do not wipe the inside of the filter housing. –...

  • Page 342: Bleeding The Fuel System

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine Draining water from the fuel fine filter Draining of water collected is required when the water collecting vessel of the fuel prefilter at the electric pump is full, freezing threatens or the filter element has been replaced.

  • Page 343: Microorganisms In The Fuel System

    Remedial measures If infestation with microorganisms is found in storage or vehicle (fuel) tanks, then we recommend the following disinfecting agents to fight it: Product: GrotaMar 82 ROPA item no. 435060 (1.0 l) Manufacturer: Schülke & Mayr D-22840 Norderstedt Phone:...
  • Page 344 Maintenance and Service Diesel engine ADVICE Corrosion protection/antifreeze agents are hazardous for the environment. When handling these materials, always make sure that the corrosion protec- tion/antifreeze agents do not enter the environment, but are disposed of in a manner compatible to the environment. Always make sure of sufficient antifreeze and only use corrosion protection/antifreeze agents expressly approved according to the Mercedes-Benz company standards 325.5 or 326.5...

  • Page 345: Cleaning Of The Cooling System

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine 7.1.4.1 Cleaning of the cooling system Oil cooler CVR gearbox Charge air cooler Condenser air conditioning system Radiator The cooling system is located over the diesel engine. Despite automatic reversing of the fan, the soiling, which influences the cooling capac- ity, is assembled specifically in the area of fan hub at the cooler surface.
  • Page 346 Maintenance and Service Diesel engine Proceed on the cleaning of the cooling system as follows: – Switch off the engine and secure the machine against inadvertent starting (pull off the ignition key and take it with you). – Use for climbing up to the cooling system the provided steps (1). –...
  • Page 347 Maintenance and Service Diesel engine – Lift up the catch (6) and swing the bunker rear wall by 90° to the left. – Clean the intake grid from the collected dirt with the brush and, if necessary, with the water stream from the water hose. –...

  • Page 348: Checking Coolant

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine When R-Touch displays the warning icon "Cooling water temperature" , the cooling system must be cleaned immediately. 7.1.4.2 Checking coolant If the liquid level in the cooling-water expansion tank seems too low, then the warning icon is displayed on R-Touch .
  • Page 349 Maintenance and Service Diesel engine Open the intake grid (see page 346). Only check the coolant level at a coolant temperature of below 50°C. Before correcting the coolant level, check corrosion protection/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, slowly and carefully open the filler cap (1) of the expansion tank.

  • Page 350: Replacing Coolant

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine 7.1.4.3 Replacing coolant Use only corrosion protection/antifreeze agents approved by Mercedes-Benz. The coolant must be exchanged every three years. In any case, comply with the regionally applicable regulations on environmentally compatible disposal of coolant. Drain valve for coolant at radia- Drain valve for coolant at cooling water pipe Before renewal of coolant, check the cooling and heating system for leaks and condi-...

  • Page 351: Remarks Of Mercedes-Benz On The Cooling Agent (General Information)

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine 7.1.4.4 Remarks of Mercedes-Benz on the cooling agent (general information) Normally, coolant consists of water and corrosion protection/antifreeze agent. The cor- rosion protection/antifreeze agents (ethylene glycol with corrosion inhibitors) have the following tasks in the cooling system: Sufficient corrosion and cavitation protection for all components of the cooling sys- tem.

  • Page 352: Scr Exhaust After-Treatment With Adblue

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine 7.1.6 SCR exhaust after-treatment with AdBlue ® The machine is equipped with an SCR exhaust after-treatment system. In any case, comply with the notes on handling AdBlue (see page 513). ® AdBlue filler neck ® AdBlue tank ®...

  • Page 353: Exchanging The Adblue ® Filter Insert

    AdBlue® pump module. – The filter insert should be disposed of according to the local regulations. – Use a new AdBlue® filter insert (ROPA item no. 303195). ATTENTION Use only the supplied lubricant spray from Mercedes-Benz for greasing. In any case, ensure that you use this lubricant very sparingly as otherwise damage to the AdBlue®...

  • Page 354: Other Maintenance Work On The Engine

    Maintenance and Service Diesel engine 7.1.7 Other maintenance work on the engine During each maintenance service on the diesel engine, the following additional work must be carefully performed in compliance with the Mercedes-Benz maintenance reg- ulations (see maintenance booklet for the engine): –...

  • Page 355: Pump Distributor Gears (Pdg)

    Maintenance and Service Pump distributor gears (PDG) Pump distributor gears (PDG) The pump distributor gears is directly flanged to the diesel engine and transfers engine power to the individual hydraulic pumps. The oil level of the pump distributor gears must indispensably be checked daily. Check the oil level, before you start the diesel engine! When the diesel engine has been started, checking of the oil level is no longer possible.
  • Page 356 – Screw out the 4 hexagonal recess bolts (6) on the filter connection (6 mm) and pull out the filter element. – Exchange the filter element for a new one (ROPA item no. O-20400010). When installing, always use a new paper gasket (ROPA item no. O-20350003) and new O-ring (ROPA item no.

  • Page 357: Hydraulic System

    Maintenance and Service Hydraulic system Hydraulic system WARNUNG Hazard from pressure accumulator! The pressure reservoirs (1) of the hydraulic system are constantly under high internal pressure, even if the remaining hydraulic system is already rendered pressureless. – Work on the pressure reservoirs may only be performed by especially trained peo- ple who are familiar with handling of pressure reservoirs.
  • Page 358 Maintenance and Service Hydraulic system Hydraulic oil cooler Oil cooler pump distributor gears The fan drive of the hydraulic oil cooler automatically reverses at regular intervals. So that soiling is removed to a great extent independently. The manual reversing is also possible.
  • Page 359 Maintenance and Service Hydraulic system WARNUNG Burning hazard! All coolers heat up during operation. Hazard of severe burnings! Wear protective gloves! Before all work performed on the cooling systems, let the machine cool down suffi- ciently! 359 / 530...

  • Page 360: Hydraulic Oil Tank

    Maintenance and Service Hydraulic system 7.3.1 Hydraulic oil tank Inspection glass oil level + oil Oil filling cap temperature WARNUNG Falling hazard! For maintenance work on the hydraulic fluid tank, use a ladder standing on a safe base. In no case climb over the rear bunker wall and do not step on the roof of the engine compartment.

  • Page 361: Hydraulic Fluid Change

    – When you open the filling lid for the hydraulic fluid, then it is possible that you hear a 'hissing' sound. This sound is normal. The filling and bleeding filter (ROPA item no. 270700) (2) ensures the required air compensation in case of fluctuating fluid level (for instance, due to the fluid temper- ature).
  • Page 362 – Place the gasket and the metal lid onto them. – Before installing them, coat the bolts for fastening the metal lid with sealing com- pound (ROPA item no. 017026) and tighten the bolts. – Before filling up with fresh hydraulic fluid, replace all filters in the hydraulic sys- tem.

  • Page 363: Exchange Suction Return Filter Element

    Hydraulic system 7.3.1.2 Exchange suction return filter element The suction return filter is situated at the hydraulic oil tank (1). (Filter element ROPA item no. 270665). First exchange of all filter element is required after the first 50 operating hours, there- after, annually.
  • Page 364 Maintenance and Service Hydraulic system In order to exchange filter element in the suction return filter proceed as follows: – Before opening the filter housing, make sure that the hydraulic system is absolutely pressureless and the oil fill- ing cap is open. –...

  • Page 365: Exchange Of Pressure Filter Element

    – Coat thread and sealing surfaces of the filter bowl and head as well as the O-ring of the bowl and element with clean hydraulic fluid in case of need. – Install a new element (ROPA item no. 270430). – Carefully install the filter element on the element holding pin.
  • Page 366 Pressure filter front axle steering Pressure filter for front axle steering Removal of the element (ROPA item no. 270336) is performed as described above in "Maintenance pressure filter operating hydraulics". The required tool is a ring wrench or fork wrench SW 24.

  • Page 367: Collective Return Pipe Protective Strainer

    Maintenance and Service Hydraulic system 7.3.3 Collective return pipe protective strainer Collective return pipe Protective strainer There is a protective strainer (2) in the collective return pipe (1). This protective strainer must be removed and cleaned, if necessary, if there is damage to the hydraulic system where there is the possibility of splinters or foreign objects having got into the hydraulic system.

  • Page 368: Mechanical Drive For Steering Axles

    Maintenance and Service Mechanical drive for steering axles Mechanical drive for steering axles 7.4.1 Cardan shafts from CVR gearbox to the steering axles All cardan shafts at the machine must be lubricated after every 200 operating hours. DANGER Hazard to life due to rotating machine parts! When the engine is running, body parts or pieces of clothing may be caught by rotat- ing drive shafts and pulled into the machine.

  • Page 369: Maintenance Knuckle Joints Of The Axles

    Maintenance and Service Mechanical drive for steering axles 7.4.2 Maintenance knuckle joints of the axles The knuckle joints of the double joint shafts in the stub axles of the three steering axles must be lubricated every 200 operating hours. Each knuckle joint contains two lubricating nipples.

  • Page 370: Cvr Gearbox (Traction Drive)

    CVR gearbox (Traction drive) CVR gearbox (Traction drive) With the Constant Variable ROPA traction drive gearbox (1) the traction drive is driven completely stepless from standstill to the programmed highest speed. The oil level must be checked every 50 operating hours. Checking is performed using the inspection glass (2).
  • Page 371 Maintenance and Service CVR gearbox (Traction drive) CVR gearbox with raised inspection CVR gearbox (from the 2nd production glass and vent (only the 1st production batsch) The hole for inspection glass in batch). the gear housing is located higher. Inspection glass Oil drain screw Oil filling screw CAUTION...
  • Page 372 – Screw the pressure filter bowl (9) with the wrench SW24 out of the gear steering unit (10) and exchange the filter insert for a new one (ROPA item no. 270442). – Also exchange the O-ring at the pressure filter bowl (9) for a new O-ring.

  • Page 373: Oil Cooler Cvr Gearbox

    Maintenance and Service CVR gearbox (Traction drive) (13) AdBlue® pump – Open the engine compartment cover and tighten the screw cap (11) again. – Close the engine compartment cover and start the diesel engine again. The warn- ing icon must disappear from the R-Touch within 10 seconds. if it doesn't happen, repeat the bleeding process again.

  • Page 374: Axles

    Maintenance and Service Axles Axles 7.6.1 Planetary gearing (applies to all 3 axles) The first oil change must be performed after the first 50 operating hours. Thereafter, oil change is required annually. Park the machine so that the respective wheel is sitting as shown in the illustration. Oil filling opening and oil level control screw Oil drain screw DANGER...

  • Page 375: Differential Gears Front Axle (Portal Axle)

    – Open the oil drain screw (2) and the oil level control screw and let the old oil drain. – Reinsert the oil drain screw. – Fill up the planetary gears using the ROPA planetary gear oil filler so far until the oil level reaches the lower edge of the oil filling opening.

  • Page 376: Differential Gears 1St Rear Axle

    Maintenance and Service Axles Proceed as follows for changing the oil: – Change the oil only with gears warm after operation. – Park the machine on level ground. – Put an oil-resistant collecting vessel of sufficient size underneath. – Turn off the oil drain screw of the differential gears. It is located at the bottom, at the lowest part of the axle body.

  • Page 377: Differential Gears 2Nd Rear Axle

    Maintenance and Service Axles DANGER Injury hazard! Hazard to life due to moving machine parts. – Before oil change, each time stop the machine and switch off the engine. – The machine must be secured against inadvertent starting of the engine. –...
  • Page 378 Maintenance and Service Axles Oil filling opening and oil level control screw (2) 2nd rear axle up to chassis no. 6*1391 inclusively on the right rear side of the axle (only 1st production batch). Oil filling opening and oil level control screw (2) 2nd rear axle from chassis no.

  • Page 379: Reduction Gears

    Maintenance and Service Axles Proceed as follows for changing the oil: – Change the oil only with gears warm after operation. – Park the machine on level ground. – Put an oil-resistant collecting vessel of sufficient size underneath. – Turn off the oil drain screw of the differential gears. It is located at the bottom, at the lowest part of the axle body.
  • Page 380 Maintenance and Service Axles The oil filling screw on the right rear side of the reduction gears (only 1st produc- tion batch). Oil filling screw The oil filling screw on the left rear side of the reduction gears. Oil filling screw Inspection glass 380 / 530...
  • Page 381 – Open the oil level filling screw and wait until the oil has drained completely. – Remove the screw cap (5) of the intake hose from the filter connection. – Exchange the filter element for a new one (ROPA item no. 181054). – Reinsert the oil drain screw.

  • Page 382: Oil Cooler Reduction Gears

    Maintenance and Service Axles 7.6.5.1 Oil cooler reduction gears – Check daily the intake grille (6) from oil cooler (7) of the reduction gears on soiling. – If required clean it with pressure air or spray stream from water hose. –...

  • Page 383: Portal Drives Front Axle

    Maintenance and Service Axles 7.6.6 Portal drives front axle The first oil change is required after the first 50 operating hours. Thereafter, perform annual oil change. Oil drain screw Oil filling opening and oil level control screw DANGER Injury hazard! Hazard to life due to moving machine parts.

  • Page 384: Pneumatic System

    Maintenance and Service Pneumatic system Pneumatic system The pneumatic system is to a great extent maintenance-free. Maintenance work is only required on the compressed air tank. The compressor is maintenance-free. The compressed air tank is located on the bunker front wall. Drain the condensation water at the compressed air tank after each 100 operating hours.

  • Page 385: Defoliator

    Maintenance and Service Defoliator Defoliator DANGER Crushing hazard! When working on the raised lifting unit, there is the hazard that the lifter or defoliator suddenly move down. People being in this area may be severely injured. – Before beginning work, always switch off the engine, switch off the ignition, pull off the key and lock the driver‘s cabin.

  • Page 386: Defoliator Maintenance Position

    Maintenance and Service Defoliator 7.8.1 Defoliator maintenance position ATTENTION Swing up the leaf sensor and secure it using safety hooks, because this may other- wise lead to heavy damage to the driver's cabin. Defoliator maintenance position Choose this function with R-Select. + Key = Swing defoliator up - Key = Swing defoliator down Alternately to R-Select, there is a ground...
  • Page 387 Maintenance and Service Defoliator Remove safety bolt (2) from storage posi- tion. Insert into the parallelogram support as shown and secure using the spring plug (3). Safety bolt in storage position Safety bolt inserted Spring plug DANGER Always ensure that there is nobody in the defoliator’s pivoting area before unfolding it. A person could be fatally injured if the defoliator is lowered suddenly.

  • Page 388: Moving Defoliator From Maintenance Into Operating Position

    Maintenance and Service Defoliator 7.8.2 Moving defoliator from maintenance into operating position Swinging down of the defoliator from the maintenance position is, in the same sense, performed in reciprocal sequence as described above. However, before unfolding for lifting, please ensure that the fixing hook (1) has not been folded back. For lifting the fixing hook (1) must be strictly applied to the counter bolt (2).

  • Page 389: Setting The Leaf Sensor

    Maintenance and Service Defoliator 7.8.3 Setting the leaf sensor Before the start of each harvesting season, adjustment of the leaf sensor must be checked as follows and, in case of need, readjusted: Two people are required for this activity. One person moves the leaf sensor, the sec- ond person reads the values determined on the R-Touch.
  • Page 390 Maintenance and Service Defoliator – For this, move the spring rods precisely to the centre of the beet row. This is located in the centre of the support bracket (indicated with an arrow (3) to simplify the work). – Keep the spring rods fixed in this position. –...

  • Page 391: Depth-Control Wheels

    Maintenance and Service Defoliator 7.8.4 Depth-control wheels Axial clearance of the wheel stalk of the depth-control wheels must be readjusted as follows, in case of need: – Screw out the threaded rod (1) using a hexagonal recess wrench and keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 392: Defoliator Shaft

    22 mm for PISh/PASh. When the shaft shows clearly visible signs of wear, it must be exchanged for a new original shaft. The shaft must be regularly visually inspected for wear. A worn defoliator shaft may only be replaced by an original ROPA part for safety reasons.

  • Page 393: Scalper

    During regrinding of the flails, make sure of as small grinding angle as possible (about 12.5°). A grinding machine is available at ROPA under the ROPA item no. 018847. To achieve the optimal scalping, we recommend to sharpen the scalper flails with this grinding machine every 20 - 100 ha of worked area, depending on operating conditions (at 6- rows machine).
  • Page 394 The inflow skid (2) must be checked once a week for wear. Once the bearing surface of the inflow skid (2) might be worn, the inflow skid (ROPA item no. 125658) must be replaced. Should the inflow sheet (1) (ROPA item no. 125657) be also damaged, it has to be replaced.

  • Page 395: Lifter

    Maintenance and Service Lifter Lifter DANGER Crushing hazard! When working on the raised lifting unit, there is the hazard that the lifter or defoliator suddenly move down. People being in this area may be severely injured. – Before beginning work, always switch off the engine, switch off the ignition, pull off the key and lock the driver‘s cabin.
  • Page 396 Maintenance and Service Lifter Share in a new condition, attachment Inner width between shares, 25 to 30mm hole 2, rear lower bore is ideal in most cases Wear angle The wear angle (2) serves to protect the share holder from abrasion. Replace the wear angle before it loses its protective function! 396 / 530...

  • Page 397: Lifter Gears For Lifting Rollers

    Shares absolutely unsuitable for lifting Wear angle bracket worn severely Always use original ROPA shares as replacements as they are optimized for use in the PR2 lifter. 7.9.2 Lifter gears for lifting rollers Check the oil level of these gear units (3 pieces) of the lifting unit daily.
  • Page 398 Maintenance and Service Lifter Lifter gears left Front Rear Oil filling screw Inspection glass/oil level control Oil drain screw Prescribed oil variants: Gear oil API GL5, SAE 90 Filling volume front: approx. 4.3 litres Filling volume rear: approx. 1.2 litres 398 / 530...
  • Page 399 Maintenance and Service Lifter Lifter gears right Oil filling screw Inspection glass/oil level control Oil drain screw Prescribed oil variants: Gear oil API GL5, SAE 90 Filling volume: approx. 1.5 litres 399 / 530...

  • Page 400: Paddle Gears

    Maintenance and Service Lifter 7.9.3 Paddle gears Oil filling screw Oil level control Oil drain screw Prescribed oil variants: Gear oil API GL5, SAE 90 Filling volume: approx. 0.5 litres 400 / 530...

  • Page 401: Depth-Control Shaft Drive

    Maintenance and Service Lifter 7.9.4 Depth-control shaft drive Gears depth-control shaft drive (only PR2h-V) Oil filling plug Oil level checking hose Gears depth-control shaft drive Oil drain screw Prescribed oil variants: Gear oil API GL5, SAE 90 Filling volume: each approx. 2.0 litres 401 / 530...
  • Page 402 Maintenance and Service Lifter Depth-control shaft drive Poclain Oil filling plug Oil level checking hose Depth-control rollers drive motor Oil level Prescribed oil variants: Gear oil API GL5, SAE 90 Filling volume: each approx. 0.8 litres ADVICE The oil in the depth-control shaft drive motor is located not in the motor, but in the sealing gap.

  • Page 403: Shaking Share Gears

    Maintenance and Service Lifter 7.9.5 Shaking share gears Oil filling screw Inspection glass/oil level control Oil drain screw Prescribed oil variants: Fully synthetic gear oil API GL5, SAE 75W-90 as per ZF stan- dard TE-ML 05B Filling volume: approx. 1.7 litres 403 / 530...

  • Page 404: Shaking Share Drive At Pr2H-V

    Maintenance and Service Lifter 7.9.6 Shaking share drive at PR2h-V The internal gearing of the flanges for shifting the eccentric drive must be relubricated every 50 operating hours for the PR2h-V lifter. Recommendation: Keep a separate grease gun filled with copper paste for this. It should only be used to grease these 5 lubricating points.

  • Page 405: Eccentric Shaft Bearing

    Maintenance and Service Lifter 7.9.7 Eccentric shaft bearing Oil in the eccentric shaft bearings is a lifetime oil and must not be changed. Check the oil level annually. Oil filling opening and oil level control screw Oil drain screw Prescribed oil variants: Gear oil API GL5, SAE 90 Filling volume:...

  • Page 406: Readjusting Eccentric Bearing Shaking Share Drive

    As soon as you find clearance by lateral movement of the fork-type joint of the eccen- tric bearings, the corresponding bearing must be readjusted. You will need the special ROPA hook spanner tool for the groove nut M 75x2 for this (ROPA item no. 018414).

  • Page 407: Share Body Guide/Suspension

    Maintenance and Service Lifter 7.9.9 Share body guide/suspension The complete share body guide is filled up with oil. There is a transparent piece of hose (1) with bleeding filter on each share body. This piece of hose must always be filled with oil.

  • Page 408: Lifting Rollers

    Maintenance and Service Lifter 7.9.10 Lifting rollers Maintenance Perform a daily check of the lines of the central lubrication system leading to the lifting rollers bearings (visual inspection). Exchanging lifting rollers If a stone jutting high up from the ground bend a lifting roller or if a roller is worn out, then the roller must be exchanged for a new one.
  • Page 409 – To remove the 5th lifting roller, the lifter gears right on the gear suspension must be loosened (two clamping bolts (2)), the lever (3) removed and the gears pushed out- wards for about 80 mm. This work can be made significantly easier with the special ROPA tool item no. 018549 (pull-off device). ADVICE The 5th lifting roller is secured on both sides with two lock pins (1) each, which are pushed in from opposite sides.

  • Page 410: Infeed Conveyor

    Maintenance and Service Infeed conveyor 7.10 Infeed conveyor ATTENTION All rollers of the infeed conveyor must be checked daily for operational function and damage. Blocked or damaged rollers must be immediately exchanged for new rollers. Infeed conveyor and rollers must also be cleaned daily of jammed stones and other foreign objects.

  • Page 411: Setting Synchronism

    Maintenance and Service Infeed conveyor 7.10.2 Setting synchronism If the infeed conveyor moves onto the bar of the drive wheel more on the left or right side, then immediately set synchronism, because otherwise the strainer chain is sub- ject to increased wear. Proceed as follows: –...

  • Page 412: Infeed Conveyor Gears

    Fill up fresh gear oil through the inspection glass opening (2) for so long, until the lower edge of the opening has been reached. Reinstall the inspection glass and use a new sealing (ROPA item no. 412261). Raise the lifter again.

  • Page 413: Strainer Wheels (Turbines)

    Maintenance and Service Strainer wheels (turbines) 7.12 Strainer wheels (turbines) All strainer wheel prongs must be retightened after the first 50 operating hours. Check all strainer wheel prongs daily. Any broken strainer wheel prong must be replaced immediately; loose strainer wheel prongs must be tightened immediately. Should you find that on the already lifted spaces a larger quantity of beets is lying, then either a guide grid bar or a strainer wheel prong has been broken.

  • Page 414: Elevator

    Maintenance and Service Elevator 7.13 Elevator Elevator belt correctly tensioned max. 3cm The elevator belt must always be tensioned so in operating position that it sags by maximum 3 cm at the beet intake with the elevator swung out. If the elevator belt sags more, when the elevator is swung out, but empty, then it must be retensioned.
  • Page 415 Maintenance and Service Elevator ADVICE The elevator belt is tensioned after first switching on the machine drive. The both sup- port cylinders drive only then out until stop, when the machine is switched on and the elevator is running. The tension of the elevator belt can be checked only when the both support cylinders are driven out until stop.
  • Page 416 Maintenance and Service Elevator Pull the clamping arms on both sides by turning the nuts (3) on the tie rods (4) equally upward. Leave the bunker and make sure that no further people are present in the bunker. Start the engine and swing out the elevator all the way. Switch on the machine drive and let the elevator run for about half a minute.
  • Page 417 Maintenance and Service Elevator The area around the rotation point of the foldable top elevator channel left (5) has to be cleaned regularly. 417 / 530...

  • Page 418: Bunker

    Maintenance and Service Bunker 7.14 Bunker The bunker (all steel plates around the conveyors) must be checked daily for stick- ing dirt and be cleaned in case of need (dirt scraper). Accumulated soil reduces the capacity of the beet bunker and unnecessary increases the weight of the machine! 7.14.1 Bunker auger Body and turns of the auger must be regularly cleaned of sticking soil or other foreign...
  • Page 419 Maintenance and Service Bunker Longitudinal conveyor chains: After a lifting performance of around 1200 ha or annually. Cross conveyor chains: After a lifting performance of around 600 ha or annually. When changing the chains, turn each chain as shown in the schematic drawing nearby.

  • Page 420: Tensioning Conveyor Chains

    Maintenance and Service Bunker 7.14.3.1 Tensioning conveyor chains ATTENTION Regularly check the bunker floor. Soil stuck to the bunker floor must be scraped off at least daily. The soil may tension the conveyor too much. This may lead to breaking of the conveyor chain.

  • Page 421: Retensioning Longitudinal Conveyor

    Maintenance and Service Bunker 7.14.3.2 Retensioning longitudinal conveyor The both longitudinal conveyors are tensioned in the front. They must be separately retensioned. The two tightening bolts of each conveyor are located at the front, at the conveyor turn around under the bunker floor. Tensioning bolt Lock nut For retensioning:...

  • Page 422: Retensioning Cross Conveyor

    Maintenance and Service Bunker 7.14.3.3 Retensioning cross conveyor The both cross conveyors are tensioned on the right side of the machine. They must be separately retensioned. The two tensioning bolts of each conveyor are located at the conveyor turn around under the bunker floor. Tensioning bolt Lock nut For retensioning:...

  • Page 423: Drive Chains

    Maintenance and Service Bunker 7.14.3.4 Drive chains The both drive chains of the conveyor drives and the drive chain of the cleaning roller must be oiled and checked for correct chain tension after each 100 operating hours. Drive chain cross conveyor and cleaner roller Tensioning blocks Drive chain longitudinal conveyor...

  • Page 424: Bearings Of The Conveyor Drive Shaft And Cleaner Roller

    Maintenance and Service Bunker 7.14.3.5 Bearings of the conveyor drive shaft and cleaner roller Longitudinal conveyors The three drive shaft bearings must be lubricated every 100 operating hours. Two bearings may be lubricated from inside the bunker through a hole (5) in the cover of the longitudinal conveyor drive shaft.
  • Page 425 Maintenance and Service Bunker Cross conveyor guide wheels The total of 8 conveyor guide wheels (4 longitudinal conveyors, 4 cross conveyors) must be lubricated every 100 operating hours. Cleaning roller bearing The two cleaning roller bearings must be lubricated every 100 operating hours. 425 / 530...

  • Page 426: Unloading Conveyor

    Maintenance and Service Unloading conveyor 7.15 Unloading conveyor ATTENTION If at the lower redirection of the unloading conveyor, at the guide rollers or in the con- veyor, dirt and weeds collect, then this soiling must be removed regularly, in case of need even several times during one working shift.
  • Page 427 Maintenance and Service Unloading conveyor Folding unload conveyor in cleaning position • Lower the unload conveyor by more than 90 % • Lower completely the unload conveyor articulation part 2 by pressing simultane- ously the key and the multi-key (56) at the unload conveyor operational section and holding the keys further for 10 seconds.

  • Page 428: Tightening The Belt

    Maintenance and Service Unloading conveyor 7.15.1 Tightening the belt Clamping bolts Lock nut Tensioning bolt WARNUNG Hazard of severe injuries. – The retension of the unloading conveyor belt may only be performed with drive switched off and engine shut off. –...
  • Page 429 Maintenance and Service Unloading conveyor Drive wheels ATTENTION Replace drive wheels timely, do not wait until the unloading conveyor belt leaps! Check the drive wheels at least once each season for wear. Extremely worn drive wheels lead to premature wear of the unloading conveyor belt. 429 / 530...

  • Page 430: Air Conditioning And Ventilation Systems

    Maintenance and Service Air conditioning and ventilation systems 7.16 Air conditioning and ventilation systems If the air conditioning system doesn't cool sufficiently, it may be down to the following causes: – Condenser air conditioning system is clogged. Remedy: clean the air conditioning system condenser –...

  • Page 431: Recirculating Filter

    Pay attention to the flow direction. The printed arrow (3) on the filter must point in the direction of windscreen. – Reinstall cover hood. This filter element (ROPA item no. 352422) should be renewed once a year in any case. 7.16.3...

  • Page 432: Condensate Drain

    – Reinsert the cleaned filter element in the holding frame and fasten it using the knurled-head screw. – Close the cover. This filter element (ROPA item no. 352332) should be renewed once a year in any case. 7.16.4 Condensate drain Check the air conditioning system’s condensate drain at the cabin bottom side regu-...

  • Page 433: Coolant Circuit

    – Have the air conditioning system checked by a qualified workshop and, in case of need, repaired. Maintenance every two years: – Have the coolant and collector drier (1) (ROPA item no. 352415) replaced by an authorized specialist workshop. A fluorescing agent is added to the coolant by ROPA. This enables quick and cost- effective detection of possible leaks in the air conditioning system.

  • Page 434: Battery Maintenance

    Maintenance and Service Battery maintenance 7.17 Battery maintenance Check the acid level in the vehicle batteries once a week during the season. Battery case WARNUNG Risk of burns. Battery acid may cause dangerous burns on the skin and within the respiratory sys- tem.

  • Page 435: Printer

    Maintenance and Service Printer 7.18 Printer After greater printing jobs, depending on the paper quality and unfavourable environ- mental effects, it may be necessary to clean the print head, sensor and the drive shaft, especially when some parts are no longer properly printed. –...

  • Page 436: Shutdown For A Longer Period Of Time

    Maintenance and Service Shutdown for a longer period of time 7.19 Shutdown for a longer period of time In case the machine has to be shut down for more than four weeks, then the following work must be performed: – Thoroughly wash the machine. Avoid directly spraying the bearings and supporting rollers.

  • Page 437: Mercedes-Benz Regulations For Engine Shutdown

    Maintenance and Service Shutdown for a longer period of time Batteries useful life To preserve the starting ability of the batteries in case of a shutdown period of more than 2 weeks, the following notes must be observed: – Check the liquid level. If it is too low, then exclusively fill up with distilled water to the maximum acid level mark.

  • Page 438: Dismantling And Disposal

    Maintenance and Service Dismantling and disposal 7.20 Dismantling and disposal If the machine is not disposed of properly at the end of its service life, it can lead to accidents and damages to environment. Hazard may come from: Hydraulic oil/ engine oil Lubricants/process materials Cooling fluid/coolant Fuel...

  • Page 439: Malfunction And Remedies

    Malfunction and Remedies Malfunction and Remedies 439 / 530...
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  • Page 441: Safety Circuits

    – In case of the slightest doubt, call in specialist personnel trained accordingly or enquire with service personnel from ROPA. – Do not perform any repairs on the machine if you do not have the required special- ist knowledge and experience.

  • Page 442: Electrics

    Malfunction and Remedies Electrics Electrics 8.2.1 Safety fuses The fuses for the electric system are located in the engine switch box, in the seat console and in the box for the central electric system right outside the driver's cabin (accessible from the driver‘s cabin through a lid in the right side wall). For the machine, mainly commercially available, flat plug-in fuses (melting fuses) are used.
  • Page 443 Malfunction and Remedies Electrics Fuses in the seat console Fuses in the engine switching cabinet Main fuses on diesel engine The main fuses are situated rear right at the diesel engine (Mega-Fuse). F01 (1) supplies the central electrics in the driver's cabin and engine switching cabi- net.

  • Page 444: List Of Fuses (Melting Fuses)

    Malfunction and Remedies Electrics 8.2.2 List of fuses (melting fuses) List of fuses ROPA Tiger 5 Ampere Function Pos. in the machine Main power supply, screw-in little fuse MEGA fuses Supply central electrics at cabin X1 Diesel engine, left fuse...
  • Page 445 Malfunction and Remedies Electrics Driver's cabin in the central electrics Ampere Function Pos. in the machine Parking light right front, left rear in cabin central electrics Parking light left front, right rear, in cabin central electrics from switch lighting. light Dimmed headlight in cabin central electrics Headlight...
  • Page 446 Malfunction and Remedies Electrics In engine switching cabinet Ampere Function Pos. in the machine Pin 30 A03 computer ESR C in engine switching cabinet Pin 30 A03 computer ESR C in engine switching cabinet Pin 30 A14 computer ESR D in engine switching cabinet Pin 30 A14 computer ESR D in engine switching cabinet...

  • Page 447: Electronic Fuses

    Malfunction and Remedies Electrics 8.2.3 Electronic fuses electronic fuses in the engine switching electronic fuses in the lifter box cabinet electronic fuses in the central electrics The fuses F70r - F127r are implemented as self-resetting electronic automatic cut- outs. If the light emitting diode (LED) (1) of a fuse is lit, then the fuse is overloaded and power supply to the connected component interrupted.

  • Page 448: List Of Self-Resetting Electronic Fuses With Led

    Malfunction and Remedies Electrics 8.2.4 List of self-resetting electronic fuses with LED Ampere Function Pos. in the machine B59 PS auxiliary lifter drive/infeed con- veyor F70r 100 mA in the central electrics 24V B171 pressure chassis left B36 ultrasound front F71r 100 mA in the central electrics 24V...
  • Page 449 Malfunction and Remedies Electrics Ampere Function Pos. in the machine B177 drive pump turning angle F80r 100 mA B20 rpm infeed conveyor in the central electrics 8.5V F81r 100 mA B32 drive pedal 2 in the central electrics 8.5V F82r 100 mA B01 sensor wheel angle 1st axle in the central electrics 8.5V F83r...

  • Page 450: Relays List

    Malfunction and Remedies Relays list Ampere Function Pos. in the machine B65 sensor depth-control wheels height left B67 sensor cutting-height F104r 100 mA in the lifter box 8.5V B30 rpm lifting rollers 1-4 B06 sensor share bodies steering F105r 100 mA in the lifter box 8.5V B29 rpm depth-control shaft B08 sensor lifting depth right...

  • Page 451: Color Codes For Electric Wiring

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch Color codes for electric wiring Color codes for electric wiring brown Ground Pin 30 (continuous current) pink Pin 15 (ignition current) yellow 8.5 Volt violet 12 Volt blue Digital signal lines (ON/OFF) green Analogue signal lines (changing sensor values) grey...
  • Page 452 Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch Part Position in the Comments Item No. machine Computer ESR A in the central Computer A, depth guidance, 320781 electrics R-Touch Computer ESR B in the central Computer B, steering 320781 electrics Computer ESR C in engine switching Computer C, traction drive,...

  • Page 453: Overview Of Diagnostic Menus

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch Expert mode is activated here 8.5.1 Overview of diagnostic menus Please find below illustrations of the available diagnostics menus on the R-Touch. They facilitate malfunctions diagnostics for service personnel, if you call up the corre- sponding menu items after being requested by service personnel and notify the values or icons displayed to service personnel.

  • Page 454: Digital Inputs

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.1 Digital inputs 454 / 530...

  • Page 455: Analogue Inputs

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.2 Analogue inputs 455 / 530...
  • Page 456 Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 456 / 530...

  • Page 457: Rpm Inputs

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.3 Rpm inputs 457 / 530...

  • Page 458: Outputs Pwm + Sw

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.4 Outputs PWM + SW 458 / 530...
  • Page 459 Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 459 / 530...

  • Page 460: Can_Bus

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.5 CAN_Bus 460 / 530...

  • Page 461: Diesel Engine A403 Cpc4

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.6 Diesel engine A403 CPC4 461 / 530...

  • Page 462: Error Memory Machine

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.7 Error memory machine 462 / 530...

  • Page 463: Error Memory Engine

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.8 Error memory engine 8.5.1.9 Joystick 463 / 530...

  • Page 464: Air Conditioning Control Device

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.10 Air conditioning control device 464 / 530...

  • Page 465: Operating Components

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.11 Operating Components 465 / 530...

  • Page 466: Functions

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.12 Functions traction drive 466 / 530...
  • Page 467 Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch steering 467 / 530...
  • Page 468 Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch depth guide 468 / 530...

  • Page 469: Gps Data

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch Distance Controll Assistant (DCA) 8.5.1.13 GPS data 469 / 530...

  • Page 470: Pressure Sensors

    Malfunction and Remedies Searching for malfunctions using R-Touch 8.5.1.14 Pressure sensors 8.5.1.15 R-View 470 / 530...

  • Page 471: Jump Starting And Charging The Battery

    Malfunction and Remedies Jump starting and charging the battery Jump starting and charging the battery ATTENTION – Should it become necessary to jump start the machine, then no charging or start- ing aid device connected to the mains or a generator may be used, because use of these devices can lead to irreparable damage of the machine electronics.
  • Page 472 Malfunction and Remedies Jump starting and charging the battery Charging the batteries Generally, for charging the batteries, the plus terminal (2) must be disconnected and the main battery switch must be switched off. Do not remove the plus terminal of the battery bridge (1). Only normal battery charging devices may be used for charging the battery.
  • Page 473 – Switch on the main battery switch of Tiger 5. – Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and rev this engine up to a medium speed. – Start the engine of Tiger 5 and make sure, that a try to start may not take longer than 15 seconds.

  • Page 474: Welding On The Machine

    Welding on structural parts or parts with a safety function may only be performed after enquiry with ROPA, to the extent as it is admissible under the respective applicable regulations. All welding works may only be performed as per applicable standards and the recognized rules of engineer- ing.

  • Page 475: Towing

    Engage the parking brake and additionally secure the machine against inadvertent rolling away using the four wedges attached to the bunker front wall. Notify the nearest authorized customer service of ROPA. You need suitable salvaging aids and tools.

  • Page 476: Connecting Of Salvaging Aids

    Connecting of salvaging aids at the front side of the machine is extremely problematic and must be carried out by qualified versed personnel only in an extreme emergency. In case of need, contact ROPA customer service. ADVICE Always make sure of sufficient rigidity of the salvaging aids. Consider that the load caused on the salvaging aids during salvaging of a vehicle may amount to several times the normal vehicle weight.
  • Page 477 – Secure the machine against rolling by engaging the parking brake and using the wheel chocks. – To jack up the front axle (1) you need the ROPA lifting device for portal axles ROPA item no. 018806-1 with the contour plate ROPA item no. 018806-3.

  • Page 478: Manual Releasing Of Parking Brake

    Malfunction and Remedies Manual releasing of parking brake 8.11 Manual releasing of parking brake Working on the spring-loaded actuators is dangerous and may only be performed by people trained for this work and familiar with working on pre-stressed spring piles. DANGER Hazard to life due to the machine inadvertently rolling away.
  • Page 479 Malfunction and Remedies Manual releasing of parking brake WARNUNG Hazard of severe injuries from parts flung away with great force. The parts inside the spring-loaded actuator are pre-stressed with great spring force and may be flung away in case of improper opening and cause severe injuries to peo- ple.

  • Page 480: Hydraulic Valves

    Malfunction and Remedies Hydraulic valves Once the repair work is completed, the spring-loaded actuator must be activated as follows: – Unscrew again the emergency release nut with the ring wrench (5) counterclock- wise with noticeable resistance. – In this position, the emergency release device is once again active. The housing must be closed using the screw-on cover again.

  • Page 481: Central Lubrication System - Bleeding And Removal Of Blocks

    – Once you determine that the line is permeable again, connect the line with the con- sumer. Check the free passage by performing an intermediate lubrication. – Shouldn't the method prescribed here lead you to any success, please contact your ROPA service station. 481 / 530...

  • Page 482: Emergency Operation Ventilator Drives

    Malfunction and Remedies Emergency operation ventilator drives Some distributors are provided with a lubricating nipple. This lubrication nipple is used to simplify troubleshooting. All lubrication points of the sub-distributor can be supplied with grease via this lubricat- ing nipple, as a check valve is situated in the outflow of the main distributor. There is no check valve between the lubricating pump and the main distributor.

  • Page 483: Swinging Away The Fuel Tank

    Malfunction and Remedies Checklist for optimising the lifting quality 8.15 Swinging away the fuel tank For better access to the bottom side of the hydraulic pumps in the engine compart- ment, it is possible to swing away the fuel tank as follows: –...
  • Page 484 Malfunction and Remedies Checklist for optimising the lifting quality Topped too deep – Reduce scalper cutting gap – Set defoliator higher – Scalper bar: set lower with Micro-Topper, set higher with standard topper – Close scalper combs (change basic setting) Topped diagonally –...
  • Page 485 Malfunction and Remedies Checklist for optimising the lifting quality Lost beets On lifting unit: – Increase share distance – Set share angle flatter – Set roller position lower – Check PA guide rods on share body (lost/broken) – Install larger lifting shafts (Ø) if the beets are very small –...
  • Page 486 – Check strainer wheel pig tails (lost/broken) – Reduce distance between grids and strainer wheels – Reduce distance between inner grids and strainer wheel The checklist was created by the company ROPA in cooperation with LIZ. 486 / 530...

  • Page 487: Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lists/Tables/Plans/ Diagrams/Maintenance Verification 487 / 530...
  • Page 488 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification 488 / 530...

  • Page 489: Lubricating And Operating Supplies

    Lubricating points as per DIN 51825, NLGI class 2, type: to lubricating plan KP2K-20, at low outdoor temperatures KP2K-30 Eccentric gears Copper paste ROPA-item No. 017334 when needed (only PR2h-V) Air conditioning system Coolant and oil see page 433...

  • Page 490: Maintenance Table

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance table Maintenance table Maintenance interval before har- Maintenance work after the after the vest first 50 every 50 first 500 every 500 when annu- start daily oper. hrs. oper. hrs. oper. hrs. oper. hrs. needed ally Diesel engine OM 473 see also operating manual Mercedes-Benz Check oil level Change engine oil and oil filter...
  • Page 491 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance table Maintenance interval before har- Maintenance work after the after the vest first 50 every 50 first 500 every 500 when annu- start daily oper. hrs. oper. hrs. oper. hrs. oper. hrs. needed ally Reduction gears at 1st rear axle Check oil level Exchange oil and intake filter Axles...
  • Page 492 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance table Maintenance interval before har- Maintenance work after the after the vest first 50 every 50 first 500 every 500 when annu- start daily oper. hrs. oper. hrs. oper. hrs. oper. hrs. needed ally Driver's cabin Clean recirculating air filter Replace recirculating filter Clean fresh air intake filter Renew fresh air intake filter...
  • Page 493 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance table Maintenance interval before har- Maintenance work after the after the vest first 50 every 50 first 500 every 500 when annu- start daily oper. hrs. oper. hrs. oper. hrs. oper. hrs. needed ally Elevator Check tension of the elevator belt, possibly tighten Cross conveyors Check tension cross conveyor chains,...

  • Page 494: Lubricating Plan For Tiger 5 With Lifting Unit Pr2H

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricating plan for Tiger 5 with lifting unit PR2h Lubricating plan for Tiger 5 with lifting unit PR2h Lubricating point Number of Every nipples oper. hrs. Defoliator Scalper bearings, per row Fold leaf-spreader rotation point Lever mechanism leaf-spreader folding...
  • Page 495 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricating plan for Tiger 5 with lifting unit PR2h Lubricating point Number of Every nipples oper. hrs. Rotation point unload conveyor up/down Rod ends cylinder unload conveyor up/down Rod ends cylinder bend unload conveyor Rotating points of unload conveyor articulation parts...

  • Page 496: Lubricant Recoding Table

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricant recoding table Lubricant recoding table Manufacturer A-C State: 26.08.2013 ROPA item no. Oil name of the oil manufacturer: Aral Agip/Eni Avia Castrol Hydraulic oil HVLP 46 ISO-VG 46 as per DIN 51524 435012 No approval Agip AVIA FLUID...
  • Page 497 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricant recoding table Manufacturer F-R State: 26.08.2013 ROPA item no. Oil name of the oil manufacturer: Fuchs Mobil Shell Total Rhenus Hydraulic oil HVLP 46 ISO-VG 46 as per DIN 51524 435012 Renolin B 46 Univis N46 Tellus...

  • Page 498: Mercedes-Benz Works Standard Operating Materials, Engine Oils And Coolants/Antifreeze Agents

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/ antifreeze agents Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/antifreeze agents 9.5.1 Multigrade engine oils (specification MB 228.5) State: 05.03.2015 Product name 10W- 10W- Customer Mercedes-Benz 228.5 Van Engine Oil Fujian Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd., QINGKOU, MINHOU, FUJIAN 350119/P.
  • Page 499 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/ antifreeze agents Product name 10W- 10W- Customer Castrol Elixion HD Castrol Limited, SWINDON/UNITED KINGDOM Castrol Enduron 10W-40 Castrol Limited, SWINDON/UNITED KINGDOM Castrol Enduron Plus 5W-30 Castrol Limited, SWINDON/UNITED KINGDOM Castrol VECTON 5W-30 Arctic Castrol Limited, SWINDON/UNITED KINGDOM Castrol Vecton Fuel Saver 5W-30 E7...
  • Page 500 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/ antifreeze agents Product name 10W- 10W- Customer engine oil synthetic I4 10W-40 Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd, RANDBURG/REPUBLIC of SOUTHAFRICA eni i-Sigma performance E4 10W-40 ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, ROM/ITALY eni i-Sigma top 10W-40 Eni S.p.A., Refining &...
  • Page 501 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/ antifreeze agents Product name 10W- 10W- Customer LUKOIL AVANTGARDE Professional OOO LLK-International, MOSCOW/RUSSIA 5W-30 LUKOIL Avantgarde Professional M5 OOO LLK-International, MOSCOW/RUSSIA 10W-40 mabanol Argon Truck FE Plus 10W-40 Mabanol GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg/Deutschland mabanol Argon Truck FE Ultra 5W-30 Mabanol GmbH &...
  • Page 502 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/ antifreeze agents Product name 10W- 10W- Customer OTP PLUS SUPER Truck Müller Mineralöle GmbH & Co. KG , Eschweiler/Deutschland Pakelo GoldenStar Ultra Pakelo Motor Oil S.r.l., San Bonifacio (Vr)/ITALY PANOLIN DIESEL HTE PANOLIN AG, MADETSWIL/Schweiz PAZ PERFECT E-4...
  • Page 503 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/ antifreeze agents Product name 10W- 10W- Customer Shell Rimula R6 MS Shell International Petroleum Company, LONDON/UNITED KING- Shell SL 0807 Shell International Petroleum Company, LONDON/UNITED KING- Sinopec TULUX E4 Lubricant Company, Sinopec Corp., Beijing/P.
  • Page 504 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/ antifreeze agents Product name 10W- 10W- Customer TOTAL TRACTAGRI HDX SYNFE10W30 Total Lubrifiants, PARIS la Defense Cedex/FRANCE Triathlon Cargo Super SAE 10W-40 Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG, Künzelsau/Deutschland Triathlon Cargo Super SAE 5W-30 Adolf Würth GmbH &...

  • Page 505: Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agents (Specification Mb 325.5)

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Mercedes-Benz works standard operating materials, engine oils and coolants/ antifreeze agents 9.5.2 Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents (specification MB 325.5) State: 05.03.2015 Product name Customer Mercedes-Benz anticorrosion/antifreeze Daimler AG, Stuttgart/Deutschland agents MB 325.5 MB 325.5 corrosion/antifreeze agent A Daimler AG, Stuttgart/Deutschland 000 989 28 25 ALLIANCE PRIMECOOL GP C-40 Mercedes-Benz Pty.

  • Page 506: Filter Cartridges, V-Belts

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Filter cartridges, V-belts Filter cartridges, V-belts Tiger 5 with MB OM473 LA Engine Mercedes Benz OM473 LA ROPA item no. Oil filter insert, 1 pc. 303189 Fuel fine filter insert engine, 1 pc. 303190 Fuel prefilter insert engine, 1 pc.
  • Page 507 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Filter cartridges, V-belts Driver's cabin recirculating filter 352422 V-belt Flat belt generator/air conditioning/water pump: 1 pc. 226065 507 / 530...

  • Page 508: Torque Table For Bolts And Nuts (Nm)

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Torque table for bolts and nuts (Nm) Torque table for bolts and nuts (Nm) Metric thread DIN 13 Dimension 10.9 12.9 1050 1220 1100 1550 1800 1200 1450 2100 2450 Metric fine thread DIN 13 Dimension 10.9 12.9 M8x1 M10x1 M12x1.5...

  • Page 509: Lubricating Plans

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricating plans Lubricating plans 9.8.1 Lubricating plan for ROPA Tiger 5 "only basic machine" with 74 lubricating points 509 / 530...
  • Page 510 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricating plans 510 / 530...

  • Page 511: Lubricating Plan Pr2H Lifting Unit (6-Row, 45Cm/50Cm/Variable)

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricating plans 9.8.2 Lubricating plan PR2h lifting unit (6-row, 45cm/50cm/variable) 511 / 530...

  • Page 512: Lubricating Plan For Pish Defoliator

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Lubricating plans 9.8.3 Lubricating plan for PISh defoliator 9.8.4 Lubricating plan for PBSWh defoliator 9.8.5 Lubricating plan for PB2SWh-/PASWh defoliator 9.8.6 Lubricating plan for PBSOh-/PB2SOh-/PASOh defoliators 9.8.7 Lubricating plan for PESh-45/-50/-V To main distributor lubricating circuit 3 Cleaning shaft right Cleaning shaft left Depth-control wheel left Leaf sensor left...

  • Page 513: Information Sheet Adblue

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Information sheet AdBlue® Information sheet AdBlue® AH 14.40-N-0001-01A AdBlue: instructions for All engines use, substance properties and handling Identification AdBlue is the trade name for the diesel engine NOx reduction agent AUS 32 with the standard description Din 70070. AdBlue functions AdBlue is used to reduce toxic nitrogen oxides to elemental nitrogen and water vapor in the exhaust of diesel-powered vehicles with BlueTec technology.
  • Page 514 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Information sheet AdBlue® Regulations The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respec- tive national laws. National regulations: Statutory Ordinance on Hazardous Inci- not subject to dents: Marking Supply pumps for dispensing AdBlue are to be marked with norm designation DIN 70070 and/or the trade name AdBlue.
  • Page 515 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Information sheet AdBlue® Disposal of smaller quantities: Due to its easy decomposition, small quantities of spilled AdBlue can be rinsed away without a problem using copious water. Disposal of larger quantities: Disposal of larger quantities of AdBlue must be carried out in compliance with applica- ble recovery and disposal regulations.

  • Page 516: Maintenance Verification

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance verification 9.10 Maintenance verification 9.10.1 Maintenance verification oil change + filter exchange Date: Date: Date: Date: Date: Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Diesel engine Engine oil Engine oil filter Engine fuel prefilter Engine fuel fine filter Fuel prefilter at the electric pump Air filter main cartridge Air filter safety cartridge Antifreeze checked...
  • Page 517 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance verification Date: Date: Date: Date: Date: Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. left front left rear right Paddle gears Shaking share gears Infeed conveyor gears Pump distributor gears Gear oil PDG oil filter CVR gearbox CVR gear oil CVR oil filter (2 filter elements) Hydraulic oil...

  • Page 518: Maintenance Confirmation

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Maintenance verification 9.10.2 Maintenance confirmation 9.10.3 Software updates Version Date Name 518 / 530...

  • Page 519: Confirmation About Instructions Given To The Driver

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Confirmation about instructions given to the driver 9.11 Confirmation about instructions given to the driver Mrs/Mr date of birth Last name and first name Was instructed about safe handling of the machine about maintenance of the machine from Last name and first name Has demonstrated the required knowledge...

  • Page 520: Safety Instructions

    WARNUNG When people enter the zones around ROPA Tiger 5 designated in the following draft while the machine is lifting, then there is the hazard of severest injuries or even hazard to life for these people. The draft below shows these zones shaded.
  • Page 521 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Safety instructions Statement (last name and first name) have been informed about the hazard zones of the Tiger during lifting by the owner. I have completely received this information and understood it. I oblige not to enter the hazard zones as long as the machine is running in lifting operation. I have been informed that I must immediately leave these hazard zones when I am directly requested to or by horn signals of the machine operator.

  • Page 522: Ropa Handover Confirmation

    Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification ROPA Handover confirmation 9.13 ROPA Handover confirmation ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH, Sittelsdorf 24, D-84097 Herrngiersdorf Support point address: Chassis number: Type: Sub device no.: Type: Sub device no.: Type: Sub device no.: Type: Sub device no.: Type:...
  • Page 523 (written, by phone or e-mail) about products and services can be received by the ROPA support point and/or ROPA, or passed on to ROPA, as well as stored, processed and used. The non-granting of the consent does not effect on the delivery of the purchased item or services. You can, if desired, partially strike out this consent.
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  • Page 525: Index

    Index Index 525 / 530...
  • Page 526 Index 526 / 530...
  • Page 527 Index Compressed air reservoir........308 Compressed air system........307 Compressor............307 acid batteries............37 Condensate drain..........432 AdBlue..............513 conveyor chains..........418 AdBlue®.............. 352 conveyor drives..........423 AdBlue® filter insert..........353 conveyor drive shaft........... 424 AdBlue tank level..........43 Coolant circuit............. 433 Additional chassis..........
  • Page 528 Index Error memory engine.......... 463 Internal lamps............84 Error memory machine........462 Evaluating orders..........126 exhaust after-treatment........352 Exhaust gas category........... 43 Joystick............136, 463 Joystick with multi-functional handle....79 Jump starting............471 Fill. volume............489 Filling in hydraulic oil.......... 361 fire extinguisher............
  • Page 529 Index modifications and alterations........ 37 Rear view camera..........314 Moving rear axles in central position....178 Rearview mirror............ 83 Recirculating filter..........431 Reduction gears..........379 Relays list............450 Replacing coolant..........350 Name plate and important data......17 Residual risks............33 Road traffic............
  • Page 530 Index Steering in operating mode "Field"..... 183 Steering rear wheels with joystick...... 188 Stone protection..........242 Storage compartment roof console...... 84 Strainer wheel camera........315 strainer wheel drum..........413 Strainer wheels (turbines)......263, 413 Strainer wheel wiper........... 413 Swinging away the fuel tank....... 483 Switch ground operation over front wheels...

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