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Kverneland BE Operating Manual

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2012
7.2014
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BE: 1001
A133055940

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  • Page 1 Operating manual Issue 2012 Date of printing 7.2014 Language From machine number (PSN) BE: 1001 Reference number A133055940...
  • Page 2 Norway Tel. +47 5142 9000 www.kvernelandgroup.com Kverneland Group Operations Norway AS retains all copyrights and rights of usage. The contents of this operating manual are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. The right to technical revision is reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Preface ............Check springs for correct length Target group for this operating manual Tyre pressure Symbols used Align bodies Safety ............Possible modifications ......42 Safety decals Spring release system General safety information Lifting up the plough body Getting to know the plough .....

  • Page 4: Preface

    For the employer Every employee must be given training at regular intervals on how to use this plough (at least once a year) in accordance with the guide- lines issued by the employer's insurance company. Untrained or un- authorised individuals are not permitted to use the plough.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Safety This chapter contains general safety instructions for this product. Each chapter of the operating manual contains additional specific safety in- formation. Safety decals For your safety, safety decals are placed on important parts of the plough. Please do not remove them. If they become illegible or begin to peel off, replace them with new decals (see the spare parts cata- logue).
  • Page 6 The meaning of the safety decals is explained below. Read the operating manual and follow the instructions The plough must only be used for the first time once the operating manual has been read and understood. Do not stand between the tractor and the plough Standing between the tractor and plough increases the risk of being crushed.

  • Page 7: General Safety Information

    Qualified personnel only The plough must not be put into use until the user has been properly trained and is familiar with the operation and safe use of the plough. Incorrect use of the plough may damage the plough or lead to injury.
  • Page 8 Relieve the oil pressure - jet streams Before replacing or otherwise working with parts of the hydraulic sys- tem, relieve the oil pressure in the system. The oil pressure can be very high. Jet streams caused by high oil pressure may lead to injury.
  • Page 9 Use protective clothing Use protective clothing, e.g. gloves, when working with sharp parts of the plough. Parts that come into contact with the soil can be very sharp. Failure to handle these carefully may lead to injury. Use original spare parts Use only genuine Kverneland spare parts.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Plough

    Proper use This plough is intended to be used for ploughing. Any other use of the plough, e.g. as for lifting or pulling operations, is deemed improper use. The manufacturer and dealer are not liable for damage caused by improper use.

  • Page 11: Components

    Getting to know the plough Components General - BE Beam holder Main frame Spring Setting beam Drag tube Swivel mechanism Parking stand Parallel rod Disc coulter Depth wheel Body Support Landside Mouldboard Breast plate Shank Point Share (This illustration shows body no. 9. Other types of bodies have similar components)

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    35-55 2350 Auto 200x200 35-55 2550 Auto 200x200 35-55 2750 Estimated net weight without equipment The ploughs can be equipped with 1 body, apart from the largest size Drag axle Type Category Diameter Length fixed fixed fixed fixed Tyre pressure...

  • Page 13: Information Plate

    Getting to know the plough Information plate The information plate is attached to the setting beam. When ordering spare parts or consulting services, please state the full model code and plough ID, to avoid any mistakes or misunderstandings. Type Model Body distance QR code Turning head...

  • Page 14: Optional Equipment

    Recommended for effective ploughing down of grass and stubble. Two types or skimmer are available: manure skimmers and maize skimmers. Both can be equipped with either a long share for more ef- fective burial of plant waste or a short share for working deeper with the skimmer.
  • Page 15 Can be used together with all types of shares. An alternative to disc coulters, when a reduction in weight may be necessary or when block- age from trash or stones is likely. Can be used with all types of share. Eco-share A share for working 10cm deeper than the plough's normal share and breaking up the topsoil.
  • Page 16 For ploughing in sticky soil conditions. The point is fixed by means of a single bolt and is therefore easy to replace. Quick-fit share Reduces the downtime when replacing the points. Can be fitted to all plough bodies. Furrow splitter Designed for mounting to any part of the mouldboard, to cut through firm soil, making subsequent operations easier.
  • Page 17 Optional equipment Wear plate Can be fitted on the landsides, to reduce wearing of the landsides. Fit- ted to the rear end of the landside as a usable wearing part.

  • Page 18: Preparing For Operation

    0-10 cm wider than the rear The tractor's inner wheel distance with which the plough can be used is from 110-160 cm. • The distance between the front wheels must be 0 to 10 cm wider. 110 - 160 cm...

  • Page 19: Remove Paint

    If the tractor, plough and wheel are parallel, the arrow on the depth wheel must be set so that the arrow and the sticker are aligned. You can close the taps during road transport and ploughing.

  • Page 20: Coupling

    Lift and lower the plough slowly Check the length of the hose Check the length of the hose between the plough and tractor for suffi- cient slack. If the hoses are taut or stretched, the hoses may be dam- aged or pulled out. Coupling...

  • Page 21: Connection Geometry

    Connection geom- For a stable first furrow width, the imaginary intersection of the draw arms should be 1/3 of the axle distance behind the front axle. If this is etry not the case, replace the drag axle with another length.

  • Page 22: Transport

    The plough is long, and can swing out when turning. In tight turns, avoid swinging the rear of the plough into obstacles. Close the tap For safety reasons, the tap on the hydraulic control must be closed dur- ing transport on public roads. Open...

  • Page 23: Prior To Transport

    Transport Prior to transport Prior to transport Remove soil and dirt from the plough Stabilise the lower drawbars Adjust the plough to its narrowest working width (see photo) Set the depth/transport wheel to the transport position Close the taps on the control system Parking stand This illustration shows the spring-loaded parking stand when the plough is parked.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Plough

    Safety Use protective clothing Use protective clothing, e.g. gloves, when working with sharp parts of the plough. Parts that come into contact with the soil can be very sharp. Failure to handle these carefully may lead to injury. Working width Adjust the working-width cylinder using the tractor’s hydraulic out-...

  • Page 25: First Furrow Width

    Adjusting the plough First furrow width In general, the first furrow should be the same width as the other fur- rows. Please be aware of the following: • When using wide tyres on the tractor, decrease the first furrow width to ensure a good connection with the previous furrows.

  • Page 26: Working Depth

    Adjust using the adjusting nut on the depth/transport wheel Adjust the lower draw arms with the tractors three-point control Adjust the length of the tractor's drawbars to level the plough Seen from the rear, the plough beams should be at 90º to the ground. Correct adjustment Incorrect adjustment...

  • Page 27: Set-Up

    Adjusting the plough Set-up The figures above show a simplified set-up (simple crown) which requires minimal adjustment. With the plough set for normal ploughing, the crown is driven without any setting other than the variation of the depth (hydraulic pack and depth wheel). First pass (A): Only the three plough bodies are ploughing.

  • Page 28: Finishing

    Adjusting the plough Finishing Time must be taken when ploughing the final furrow to ensure that the strip of field which remains is of an equal width. Figure A and B show finishing with a 5-share plough. Finishing starts when the remaining furrow width is twice the number of shares minus 1 (9 furrows for 5 shares - 11 furrows for 6 shares, etc.).

  • Page 29: Disc Coulter [+]

    Setting the disc coulter: • The disc coulter must cut almost 1/3 of the disc coulter's diameter. • The distance between the disc coulter and the body must be at > 5 cm least 5 cm. In stony soils, increase this distance. •...
  • Page 30 HD The height is adjusted by releasing bolt (B) and turning the arm to the desired position. The disc coulter arm can be adjusted sideways by releasing the two bolts (A) Place the disc coulter arm in the desired position...

  • Page 31: Skimmer [+]

    Adjusting the plough Skimmer [+] The skimmers are correctly adjusted when • The skimmers have a working depth of approximately 3 to 5 cm. • All skimmers are adjusted equally. To adjust the depth Loosen the nuts on bolt A Loosen bolt A Adjust the skimmer to the desired position and count the markings Retighten bolt A...

  • Page 32: Skimming Board [+]

    ! It may be a good idea to adjust the height of the skimming bard when changing the working width. The skimming board is set from the front. It is important that the skim-...

  • Page 33: Prior To Ploughing

    Ploughing Ploughing Prior to ploughing Before you start ploughing Remove oil and grease from parts which come in contact with the ground. → »Sett i pløyeposisjon«Maintenance intervals, page 28 Checks during During ploughing, check the following regularly. ploughing Soil penetration In hard and dry soil, the plough may not penetrate the soil well.

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Care

    Use original spare parts Use only genuine Kverneland spare parts. Other products may ad- versely affect the correct operation of the plough and safety. The war- ranty will no longer be valid if parts not produced by Kverneland are used. Use protective clothing Use protective clothing, e.g.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Chart

    Replace the drag axle Cleaning Thorough cleaning will give the plough a longer service life. • The plough can be cleaned using pressure equipment, but atten- tion must be paid when spraying bearings and hydraulic compo- nents. • Lubricate all nipples after power cleaning.

  • Page 36: Lubrication

    Maintenance and care Lubrication Use appropriate grease Only use EP (Extreme Pressure) grease. The use of unsuitable grease will reduce the bearings' service life. Lubricate the plough • Daily when ploughing. This prevents the ingress of water and dirt into the bearings and moving parts. •...
  • Page 37 Maintenance and care The illustrations below show the lubrication points (S) Lubrication points (S)
  • Page 38 Maintenance and care Lubrication points (S)

  • Page 39: Replace Hoses

    ! Reversible point When reversible points are worn at the end, they can be reversed. They must be reversed when they are worn to such an extent that they wear the share or if the plough has trouble maintaining the ploughing...

  • Page 40: Tighten Bolts And Nuts

    Place the new point the right way around Use the gore tool as a buffer between the point and the hammer Knock the point into place ! There must be no paint on the angled surfaces Tighten bolts and Retighten all bolts and nuts on the plough.

  • Page 41: Check Springs For Correct Length

    Maintenance and care Check springs for The length of the springs from locking bolt to locking bolt must be 70 cm. This results in maximum spring tension. Over time, the spring ad- correct length justment can change gradually and needs to be corrected.

  • Page 42: Possible Modifications

    Tighten bolt A until the spring length is 70 cm. Use the long span- ner. The notches on the spanner indicate 70 cm Tighten nuts B and C Using setting screw D, the height can be adjusted without reducing the spring pressure.
  • Page 43 Possible modifications Use the long spanner to measure the length of the spring. The notches on the spanner indicate 70 cm. 70 cm...
  • Page 44 Possible modifications Change the release force The release setting’s release force is correct when the beams do not become loose during ploughing unless they strike an object. setting You can change the release force of the automatic beam by • adding or removing spring leaf no.

  • Page 45: Lifting Up The Plough Body

    Possible modifications Lifting up the The rear plough body can be lifted up if you wish to plough with one less plough body. This is carried out as follows: plough body Release the spring tension Remove the front securing bolt for the spring...

  • Page 46: Parking And Storage

    Park the plough Storage The plough is equipped with plastic and rubber components, and should therefore be stored out of direct sunlight during long-term stor- age. This applies especially to the mouldboards on the bodies and the skimmers and wheels.
  • Page 47 Checklist Tractor Check • Is the inner wheel distance 110-160 cm? • The front inner wheel distance must be 0-10 cm larger than the rear Mounting Check • Are the hoses trapped or stretched? • Is the linkage geometry point of draft slightly behind the tractor front axle? •...
  • Page 48 Checklist Daily maintenance The following must be carried out: Check the condition of the plough Lubricate the plough Regular maintenance The following must be carried out: Replace worn parts Retighten bolts and nuts Check • Is the automatic release system spring length L = 70 cm? •...
  • Page 49 Tyres can be sent to tyre recycling facilities. Store fluid from the hydraulic system in suitable containers for disposal at a used oil facility. Plastic Plastic parts can be disposed of with normal domestic waste, if spe- cific national regulations permit.
  • Page 50 EC Declaration of conformity EC Declaration of conformity In accordance with EU Directive 2006/42/EC Kverneland Group Operations Norway AS Kverneland Klepp N-4355 Kverneland Norway Information plate declare under our sole responsibility that the product BE and accessories to which this declaration relates, conforms to the relevant basic health and safety requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC.

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