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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tiger MT TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 60007906 ISSUE: 05/2019...
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HORSCH: ..............Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week. www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down- load for this purpose (not available in all languages).
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HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt: Grubber Tiger 5 MT Tiger 3 MT Typ: Tiger 6 MT Tiger 4 MT Tiger 8 MT Tiger 4 MT starr den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie...
DANGER to the safety notes! Highlights a danger that will lead to death or HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- severe injury if it is not avoided. age or malfunctions resulting from failure of complying with the operating instructions.
Service Consequential damage HORSCH Company would like you to be com- The machine has been manufactured by pletely satisfied with your machine and our HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite services. the intended use deviations in placing quantity up to total failure may be caused by e.g.: If you encounter any problems, please feel free to contact your sales partner.
The following warnings and safety notes apply is not secured against restarting to all sections in these operating instructions. HORSCH does not assume any liability for The machine has been built in accordance with damages resulting from the unintended use of latest technical standards and generally ac- the machine.
The person has understood the operating ¾ sponding personnel must have been trained by instructions and is able to implement the in- service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to formation given in the operating instructions the following activities: accordingly. Loading and transport •...
Personal protective outfit For machines without brake select the weight ¾ of the tractor and the speed so that the ma- chine can be managed securely under all Missing or incomplete protective equipment conditions. Remember the extended breaking increases the risk of health damage. Personal distance.
The machine must only be put into operation ¾ ¾ move coarse dirt and tighten loose screws). after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH em- Have damage, that could affect safety and ¾ ployee. that cannot be rectified by yourself, rectified by a qualified expert workshop.
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Adjustments and repair work on the brake sys- Replace hydraulic hoses at the latest after six ¾ tem must only be carried out in a professional years, see Maintenance overview. workshop or by an operator, who has been specially trained by HORSCH.
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Overhead lines Technical limiting values When unfolding or folding in the wings, the ma- If the technical limiting values of the machine chine may reach the height of overhead lines. are not complied with, the machine may sustain Possible voltage flashover to the machine may damage.
Caution! Danger of injury caused by projecting ¾ claim. parts (e.g. coulters)! Assume ergonomic working postures with any HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and ¾ assembly work. limb as well as property damages resulting from unapproved retrofitting and conversions.
This by an operator who has been trained by can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal HORSCH for this purpose. physical injuries. Conform to prescribed schedules for repetitive ¾...
Danger zone Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can The area marked red indicates the danger zone result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. of the machine: Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such ¾ loads to the ground first. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone ¾...
Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ at dangerous points and are an important part Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ of the safety equipment of the machine. Miss- replaced immediately. ing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or Affix the specified safety stickers on spare ¾...
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Loading hook; Remaining in the danger zone hook the load suspension gear (chains, ropes is only permitted when the lifting etc.) into this loading hook during loading. cylinder pin is inserted. 00380896 Jack lifting point; Keep sufficient distance to elec- area where the jack must be attached for tric high voltage power lines.
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Position of safety stickers (depending on equipment) Tiger 8 MT Safety stickers with the addition “2x” can be found on either side of the machine.
If the machine is hitched up in two-point mode, ¾ These work activities may be carried out only by the tractor link arms must be blocked against persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. swinging sideways. On a trailer or low loader the machine must ¾...
8300 3000 Tiger 3 MT 8550 3000 Tiger 8 MT Type plate The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame of the machine. Data on the type plate: Vehicle class Model designation Serial number Type approval number...
Requirements for the tractor WARNING Risk of accident! Observe the permissible values of the tractor ¾ for axle loads, total weight, tyre load bearing capacity and air pressure. Verify the suitability of the tractor before com- ¾ missioning. The tractor must meet the following require- ments to be able to use the machine as intended: Implement attachment Tiger...
Calculating the ballasting Required data: The permissible total weight, the permissible axle loads and the load bearing capacity of the tyres must not be exceeded when mounting or hitching up implements. The front axle of the tractor must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the curb weight of the tractor.
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1. Calculation of minimum front ballasting 4. Calculation of the actual total weight with rear implement: • (c + d) - T • b + 0.2 • T • b Enter the result of the calculated total weight and a + b V min the permissible total weight from the operating instructions of the tractor into the table.
Hydraulics WARNING Unintentional hydraulic movements may lead to severe accidents and injuries! Secure or lock the control units on the tractor. ¾ Instruct persons to leave the slewing range of ¾ foldable machine parts. Switch all control units to the locked position ¾...
Marking of hydraulic hoses Drawbar Symbols on the handles of the hydraulic cou- plings indicate the function of the respective hoses: Bout marker Lift / lower NOTE The following hydraulic movements are carried out via the hoses marked with Lift •...
Aluminium clips CAUTION The aluminium clips are placed on the piston Danger of damage to the packer frame. rods of hydraulic cylinders, depending on the Depending on the design, do not remove any operating states, see chapter Operation. ¾ fixed clips or depth limitations! NOTE Pay attention to the ratio on the machine, see ¾...
Lighting WARNING Traffic accidents caused by defective lighting. Ensure cleanliness and tight fit of the plug- ¾ and-socket connections. Check the lighting before setting off. ¾ Check warning boards and lighting equipment ¾ for cleanliness. Check the plug-and-socket connections on all ¾...
Hook the load suspension gear (chains, ropes etc.) into this loading hook during loading. Loading work only by operators trained by HORSCH! With DuoDrill equipment; insert the alumini- um clips on the piston rods before folding in. Tighten with the appropriate torque Maximum tyre pressure 2.6 bar...
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Tightening torque disc bearings Hitching / uncoupling (only for France) „ Atteler à un tracteur dont le relevage est équipé de dispositifs de blocage latéraux et verticaux“. „Pour circuler sur la route, respecter la hauteur d’attelage spécifiée dans la notice d’utilisation et bloquer le relevage“.
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Risk of collision for machines with DuoDrill Risk of collision Tiger 4 - 8 with Pronto TD Risk of collision Tiger 4 - 6 with SteelDisc Packer 00385483 Tightening torque packer connection 00380547...
Operation Connecting/Transport position Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety The machine must be properly connected to notes in the chapter “Safety and a tractor before any machine movements. prevention of accidents” as well as the accident prevention instructions! DANGER Commissioning / Tractor Serious accidents from loss of stability!
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WARNING WARNING Danger of severe injury caused by the dropping/ Danger of road accidents caused by losing the falling drawbar. machine or machine parts. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone. ¾ Before driving off: Never stand under the drawbar. ¾...
Folding WARNING Danger of traffic accidents from exceeding the WARNING permissible transport width. Dropping or lowering machine parts can cause Check the transport width before travel and ¾ severe crushing injuries etc.! adjust if necessary. No persons may stay under raised machine ¾...
Unfolding CAUTION Initial position: The machine is folded in and Danger of machine damage caused by colli- connected to the tractor. sions. Always turn the slewing undercarriage com- ¾ Lift the machine completely. pletely down before unfolding the machine. Fill all lift-out cylinders and, on machines Carry out the unfolding process with caution with swinging drawbar hitching, also the ¾...
Parking Machines with slewing undercarriage: Extend the undercarriage or swivel it down Initial position: The machine is folded in and and set the switch-over ball valve field/road connected to the tractor. to road. Lift the machine completely and fill the cen- Lift the machine completely.
Folding Tiger 5 - 8 MT with Setting the transport height DuoDrill Several settings must be made not to exceed the maximum permissible transport height of With the cultivator is equipped with a DuoDrill 4.00 m. drill unit, an aluminium clip with a thickness of The following figures show the Tiger 8 MT.
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Position of control units during road travel Machine with tyre packer Position Floating position Locked position Supply Control unit Unfolding / Folding Lift / lower DiscSystem working depth Drawbar Machine with slewing undercarriage Floating position Locked position Supply Position Control unit Unfolding / Folding Lift / lower DiscSystem working depth...
Depth setting DiscSystem depth setting Perform setting of the DiscSystems in the The working depth is determined by inserting ¾ field. aluminium clips on the hydraulic cylinders of the packer. Starting from the basic setting, remove alu- ¾ The machine is levelled via the tractor link arm minium clips from the cylinders of the Disc- or drawbar.
Pendulum compensation double RollPack packer Machines with slewing undercarriage: Adjust the pendulum compensation. ¾ The large aluminium clips on the undercar- riage cylinders and the permanently mounted silver-coloured clips on the hydraulic cylinders of the outer packers determine the basic set- ting of the two packer rollers.
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Position of control units during use in the field Machine with tyre packer Position Floating position Locked position Supply Control unit Unfolding / Folding Lift / lower DiscSystem working depth Drawbar Machine with slewing undercarriage Floating position Locked position Supply Position Control unit Unfolding / Folding...
Checks The working quality essentially depends on the adjustments and checks made prior to and dur- ing use, as well as on regular care and mainte- nance of the machine. Carry out all maintenance tasks and adjust- ¾ ments before starting to work. Checks before and during use on the field Machine...
Care and Cleaning Maintenance Perform regular cleaning and maintenance work in order to maintain the operability of the machine and to achieve optimal performance. WARNING NOTE Risk of injuries during maintenance work Do not clean hydraulic cylinders and bearings Please observe the safety notes on care and ¾...
Maintenance intervals The maintenance intervals are determined by various factors. Different application conditions, weather influ- ences, working speeds and soil conditions have an influence on the maintenance intervals. The quality of the lubricants and cleaning agents also affects the time to the next care activities. The specified maintenance intervals therefore only serve as a reference.
Assembly groups MulchMix coulter WARNING Tines Danger of injury caused by the machine lower- ing. The tines are robust, of simple design and suit- able for all types of soil. Always support the machine with suitable ¾ means with any assembly or maintenance Due to the inclination of the tines long fibre work on tines and coulters.
Levelling discs 2. Lower the machine with pressure until the levelling discs rest against the bolts for the depth adjustment. Levelling discs are installed behind the tines to prevent ridge formation during any conditions of use. The discs distribute the thrown up soil and level the ground in front of the packer.
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5. Fasten the clamping screws (B) again. entered the bearing, followed by an extended idle period. Tiger 3 MT and 4 MT rigid Rust will develop and both mechanical seal rings For transport on public roads the outer discs may stick together. The mechanical seal rings...
Adjust the border discs to the conditions of use in the field. Border disc angle adjustment Depth setting Tiger 3 MT The discs should run along on the surface. Fold down the border discs before use when ¾ They must not stop running to avoid abrasion changing from the transport to the working on one side.
DiscSystem WARNING The 2-row DiscSystem of the Tiger MT is located Risk of injury from the border disc falling down. in front of the tine field. Fold down the border disc carefully and do ¾ The large serrated discs cut large quantities of not let it drop down.
Slewing undercarriage The Tiger is optionally available with a slewing undercarriage. The machine runs on the transport undercar- riage during road travel. The packer is swivelled down for use in the field. Double-RollPack Packer Transport undercarriage Insert one large silver aluminium clip (350 mm) ¾...
Optional equipment Setting Adjust the TopRing packer when all other set- tings have been made on the machine. Follow The Tiger can also be operated without these the Depth setting section in this regard. accessories. The description of the accessories also contains 1.
HORSCH Optipack. With its excellent cutting effect and its high The hook is designed for HORSCH implements. weight, the packer crushes and compresses Other machines with a drawbar load of up to down to deeper layers.
Fertiliser distributor DANGER Tillage and fertilising can be combined by using Danger of serious traffic accidents. the fertiliser distributor. It mainly consists of the Never connect machines to the Tiger in public ¾ distributor tower, the hose system and the fer- road traffic.
Bout marker Adjusting the fertiliser placement The fertiliser placement optionally takes place The Tigers 4 - 6 MT can be equipped with a by the coulter into the ground, bout marker. • behind the coulter on the surface of the field, •...
Rear two-point hitching Aggressiveness of bout markers Two-point hitching (Cat. III) can be mounted to the Tiger MT with tyre packer. Hitching is designed for HORSCH drills. Bout marker disc setting Adjust the aggressiveness of the bout markers ¾ according to the soil conditions.
Maintenance overview Tiger MT Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose (e.g. once connections as well as the hydraulic because of material settlement or paint residues between the connections.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Pressure accumulator • Maintenance by trained qualified personnel • Work on equipment with hydr. accumulators (repairs, connecting pressure gauges, etc.) may only be performed after relieving the fluid pressure. • Completely bleed the hydraulic line after connecting it. Electrics Electrical lines Check for damage...
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After connecting: Adjust the distance of the hold-down to the ball to max. daily 0.5 mm: max. 0.5 mm max. 0.5 mm For this purpose, according to the design, e.g. turn upper stop screw and secure with nut or remove hold-down and turn lower setscrew.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Packer Check packer bearings for tight fit. daily Check packer shafts for free rotation. daily Check packer segments for wear, deformation and daily breakage. Readjust scraper, if so equipped. as required Undercarriage / wheels Check for damage (cracks, etc.) daily Check fastening / retighten wheel nuts - see above see above...
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Lubrication points (lubricating grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Lubricate the following, number of lubrication points in brackets Tiger MT 4 rigid Interval Two-point drawbar - hinge bearing daily Two-point drawbar - pivot bearing daily Adjustable drawbar - bolt on main cylinder daily Packer arm bearing daily...
Attention must be paid to all valid regulations. Decommissioning and waste disposal must only be carried out by operators who have been trained by HORSCH. Contact a waste disposal company, if this should be necessary.
Appendix Tightening torques NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guidelines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the • corresponding points in the operating instructions have priority. Screws and nuts must thereby not be treated with lubricant, since this would change the friction value. •...
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Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 diameter No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread thread thread thread 12.2...
Index Length 19,20 Accessories 6 Levelling discs 58 Adjustable drawbar 22 Liability 4 Aluminium clips 38 Lighting 39 Lubrication 55 Lubrication points 72 Ball 69 Ball-and-socket coupling 69 Ball head 22 Maintenance 13,55,68 Brake system 10,71 Maximum speed 8,19,20 Cable 39 Operator 7 Care 13,55 Overhead lines 11...
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Technical data 19 Tines 57 Tractor change 44 Tractor link arm 22 Traffic 8 Transport 8 Transport width 8 Type approval 8 Use in the field 11 Warranty 4 Waste disposal 73 Wheel nuts 68 Wheels / brakes 71 Width 19,20 Working width 19,20...
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All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Tel.: +49 94 31 7143-0 Sitzenhof 1 Fax: +49 94 31 7143-9200 92421 Schwandorf E-Mail: info@horsch.com www.horsch.com...
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