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Operating Instructions
Chopper Trailer
Mega - Trailer II / II DO
09/06
Operating Instructions
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH & Co. • Landmaschinenfabrik • Bielefelder Straße 53 • D-49196 Bad Laer
Tel.: 05424/802-0 • Fax: 05424/80264 • E-Mail: kontakt@strautmann.com • www.strautmann.com
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Chopper Trailer Mega - Trailer II / II DO 09/06 Operating Instructions B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH & Co. • Landmaschinenfabrik • Bielefelder Straße 53 • D-49196 Bad Laer Tel.: 05424/802-0 • Fax: 05424/80264 • E-Mail: kontakt@strautmann.com • www.strautmann.com...
- Page 2 EC – Declaration of Conformity according to EC Directive 89/392/EWG We, the company B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH & C. KG Bielefelder Str. 53 D-49196 bad laer Declare in sole responsibility that the product Mega - Trailer II / II DO To which this declaration refers, fulfils the safety standards and respective safety and health...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Foreword ......................Proper Use ......................Accident Prevention Information ................General and Hazard warning Pictograms ..............Linkage and Traction Mode ..................P.T.O. Shaft Operation ................... Wheels, Tyres Brakes ..................... Hydraulics ......................Maintenance – General ..................Road Traffic Regulations ..................Technical Data ...................... -
Page 4: Foreword
Due to the many different types of machines and special features available, not every variation described here is to be found on your machine. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Strautmann representative or the factory. -
Page 5: Proper Use
Mega-Trailer Page 3 2. Proper Use The Strautmann chopper trailer has been designed for exclusive use in agricultural work. Its intended function is the transport and spreading of chopped forage material. Any use beyond this will be considered as improper. -
Page 6: Accident Prevention Information
Fig. 1 Attention: Torn-off or unreadable signs or pictograms must be replaced immediately by new ones. Pictograms or signs can be procured from specialist stores or directly from Strautmann’s spare-parts warehouse (Tel.:+49(0)5424/ 802-31). - Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 5 870 10 270 Please observe the general accident prevention regulations in addition to the infor- mation given in these operating instructions; any other generally recognized safety, industrial medicine and traffic regulations are to be complied with. Familiarize yourself with all the equipment, actuating elements and their functions before beginning work on the unit.
- Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 6 Mega-Trailer 870 07 113 Do not reach into the discharge opening while the P.T.O. shaft is connected and the motor is running. Never try to clear blockages while the motor is running. 870 07 115 Never take hold of the moving floor conveyor rails (risk of fingers/hand being crushed). Before every machine start-up, put the hydraulic controls and electro-hydraulic switches to zero position.
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Page 9: Linkage And Traction Mode
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 7 3.2 Linkage and Traction Mode Vehicle brake system: The trailer can be equipped with various types of brake system (acc. to the relevant national regulations). Compressed air brake (two-line air brake system) Hydraulically operated brake system The tractor brake system must match the relevant trailer brake system. - Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 8 Mega-Trailer 870 07 130 Independent braking must be prevented (lock pedals) on all runs with trailers. Do not go between tractor and trailer while the engine is running. 870 07 104 Observe permitted axle loads, tongue loads and laden weights, in particular the maximum tongue load which the trailer hitch can take on.
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Page 11: Shaft Operation
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 9 3.3 P.T.O. Operation (only with discharge unit) Observe the operating instructions of the drive shaft manufacturer. Only use the drive shafts specified by the manufacturer. Mount and dismount the drive shaft only when the engine has been switched off and the ignition key removed. -
Page 12: Wheels, Tyres Brakes
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 10 Mega-Trailer 3.4 Wheels, Tyres, Brakes To ensure operation safety, wheels, tyres and brakes are subject to special checks. Retighten wheel nuts after a short period of use and after every 50 hours of operation (see note 11.3) Check air pressure regularly (see note 5) Check tyres as well as wheels and brakes regularly for wear and tear. -
Page 13: Maintenance - General
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 11 3.6 Maintenance – General 870 07 120 Any repair, maintenance, cleaning and conversion work and the clearing of malfunc- tions is only to be carried out with the drive system switched off, the hydraulic system depressurised, the electrical system de-energised and the tractor engine stopped! Remove the ignition key! Check regularly that nuts and bolts have not loosened and retighten if necessary. - Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 12 Mega-Trailer 4. Registration Number Plate (§ 18) Trailers over 25 km/h require their own registration number plate. 5. Obligatory Insurance (§ 29) Trailers over 25 km/h require a third-party insurance. 6. Driving Licence (§ 4 and 5 or driving permit – ordinance – FeV) Lof vehicles and vehicle combinations up to a maximum speed of 60 km/h may be driven with a class T driving license.
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Page 15: Technical Data
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 13 4. Technical Data Machine Type Mega -Trailer Mega -Trailer II DO Perm.veh.gross weight, acc.to tyres used 18000 / 20000 18000 / 20000 Perm. axle load, acc. to tyres used 16000 / 18000 16000 / 18000 Perm. -
Page 16: Hydraulic System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 14 Mega-Trailer 6. Hydraulic System Every hydraulic function is directly connected with and controlled from the tractor. The tractor requires a double- or single-acting control valve with free return (red = supply; blue = return) for the floor conveyor drive. A free return direct to the hydraulic oil tank is preferable as it involves less tailback pressure. - Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 15 Electro-hydraulics (special feature) The hydraulic system can be driven as an open system with max. 80 l. /min. The tractor requires a double- and a single-acting control valve with free return (red=supply;blue( thick hose)=return for the hydraulic connection. A free return directly to the hydraulic oil tank is preferable as it involves less tailback pressure.
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Page 18: Operation
Mega-Trailer 7. Operation The Strautmann “Mega Trailer” chopper is equipped with an electric control box. In the electric control box, which is mounted in full view of the driver, you will find the switches and check lights (acc. to model) which the tractor driver has to operate and/or control. - Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 17 Electric Control Box (optional equipment) Fig. 5 Control: on Hydr. stand: down Control: off Hydr. stand: up Check light: control on Front panel grid: open Floor conv. speed: level I Front panel grid: closed Floor conv. speed: level II Work lights: on Floor conveyor: on (not permitted on public roads)
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Page 20: Technical Data And Notes On Practical Usage
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 Mega-Trailer 8. Technical Data and Notes on practical Usage The system can only be operated at 12 volts Connecting terminal 15 / 30 – plus; 31 – minus Hydraulic system maximum flow rate 70 l/min. Hydraulic system maximum pressure 210 bar Supply SN 16 (marked red) Return SN 20 (marked blue) Tailback pressure at tractor must not exceed 10 bar... -
Page 21: Hitching To Tractor
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 19 9. Hitching to Trailer Install electric switch box on the trailer and plug into socket. Attention: If it is not already fitted, a 3-pin socket must be mounted for the electrical remote control. - Connect hydraulic hoses (supply and return) correctly. - Connect up lighting to tractor socket and test correct functioning. -
Page 22: Drive Shaft Adjustment
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 20 Mega-Trailer 9.1 Universal Drive Shaft Adjustment For length adjustment slip on the drive shaft halves on both sides in the shortest operating position. Hold them side by side and mark them. A=approx. 110-120 mm. Shorten the inner and outer tubes equally. Shorten the inner and outer slide-in sections by the same length as the protective tube. -
Page 23: Forced Steering
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 21 9.2 Forced Steering (only with bottom hitch) pressure Fig. 8 gauge cyl.left cyl.right drawbar diaphragm tank 60bar test connection 3-way valve hand-operated pump cyl. left steering axle cyl.right Fig. 9 closed Fig. 10 Installing Forced Steering - Ball-, hitch hook- or piton-fix towing mechanisms are all suitable for use with forced steering. - Page 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 22 Mega-Trailer - The coupling ball is to be attached at the same height and at right angles to the towing mechanism. Misalignment of levels can result in different steering angles. - After the steering rod has been fitted, swing round the tractor steering to its limit until the tractor wheels touch the collision guard (3).
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Page 25: Practical Usage (Loading/Unloading)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 23 10. Practical Usage Loading To front-load onto the vehicle during forage harvesting, the upper part of the front panel can be swivelled down hydraulically (available as optional extra). Unloading - Fully open hydraulic tailgate. - Switch on hydraulic floor conveyor. - Do not switch to floor conveyor level 2 before the vehicle has half emptied. - Page 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 24 Mega-Trailer 11.2 Hydraulic Oil Filter (for electro-hydraulic system) The filter element (1) must be replaced after approx. 250 hours of operation. Thereafter as required, but at least every 1000 hours of operation. Check the O-ring (2) for damage. Clean the filter hood (3).
- Page 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 25 11.3 Tyres Good tyre economics is a question of regular checks and driving with the correct tyre pressure. If you follow the advice given below, your will gain the most benefit from your investment. Check the tyre pressure every 2 weeks at least. If the machine hasn’t been used for a longer period of time, check the tyre pressure before driving off.
- Page 28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 26 Mega-Trailer 11.5 Torque values for metric screws classification and marking of screw heads classification and marking of nuts class. 4.8 class. 8.8 class. 10.9 class. 12.9 size lubric.* dry° lubric.* dry° lubric.* dry° lubric.* dry° Nm lb-ft Nm lb-ft lb-ft lb-ft...
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Page 29: Compressed Air Brake System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 27 12. Compressed Air Brake System The most important components of the twin-circuit – compressed air brake system(see fig. 14) Service line hose coupler (supply) red Service line hose coupler (brake) yellow Air filter Trailer brake valve with brake pressure regula- Trailer brake valve with release valve (ALB) Piston brake cylinder (for 25 km/h) Diaphragm brake cylinder... - Page 30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 28 Mega-Trailer 12.2 Brake System Components - Both service line hose couplers must be correctly connected and close tightly. - The air filters, i.e. the filter elements (1) fig. 13 in both pipelines must be cleaned at regular intervals. If this is not carried out, the correct functioning of the components (valves) down-line has no protection.
- Page 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 29 12.3 Compressed Air Brake Plan (General) Fig. 14...
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Page 32: Lubrication
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 30 Mega-Trailer 13. Lubrication Attention: Do not use lubricants with graphite additives! Where lubricants could penetrate fodder or soil, only use biodegradable oils and greases. Check with your agricultural supplies dealer for further information! Lubricate all bearing points in accordance with the lubrication chart. Before you start, remove the dirt from the lubrication nipples Oil filling capacity for gearbox Fill the spur drive gearbox with 0.75 l liquid grease. -
Page 33: Lubrication Chart
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 31 13.1 Lubrication Chart... -
Page 34: Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 32 Mega-Trailer 14. Hydraulic Circuit diagram (hydr. stand) (front grid) (steering axle) Tailgate floor conveyor 2–speed... -
Page 35: Electric Circuit Diagrams
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 33 15. Electric Circuit diagrams 15.1 Electric circuit diagram (standard) option loading area option tailgate... - Page 36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 34 Mega-Trailer 15.2 Electric Circuit Diagram (optional extra) free steering axle straight indicator tailgate open (only Giga Trailer) loading area lighting loading area lighting hydr. stand closed front grid open free steering axle straight closed tailgate open floor conveyor speed 2 floor conveyor...
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Page 37: List Of Malfunctions - Hydraulics
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mega-Trailer Page 35 16. List of malfunctions – Hydraulics Malfunction Cause Remedy No silo-trailer break in oil flow Check quick-release coupling. Switch Functions tractor control unit to pressure. All functions run out no return to tractor Check control unit on tractor (cylinders) but not back in hydraulic plug worn... -
Page 38: List Of Malfunctions - Electrical
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 36 Mega-Trailer 17. List of malfunctions – Electric Malfunction Cause Remedy No function working no 12 V voltage at control Ensure 12 V voltage at tractor box. fuse defective Replace fuse loose connection in socket repair loose connection ON –...
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