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998-188-1
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  • Page 1 SandCat Manual 998-188-1 Original document...
  • Page 2 For information about settings, maintenance work or repair that this document does not cover, you are recommended to contact your supplier’s service department. This document has been produced with the greatest of care. Imants® BV cannot, however, accept any responsibility for any errors in this document or any consequences they may have.
  • Page 3 . Keep the details of your type plate in a safe location. If you have any questions about your SandCat or wish to order parts, those specific details will allow us to help you quickly and efficiently.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Operator’s responsibilities....................16 3 Residual risks..........................17 4 General description of machine....................18 5 Machine specifications......................19 5.1 SandCat..........................19 6 Loading and unloading the machine..................20 7 Putting the machine into operation..................21 7.1 Putting the PTO shaft into operation..................22 8 Transport.............................
  • Page 6 10.4.1 ReplaceAeration blade....................39 10.4.2 ReplaceCoulter SandCat.................... 40 11 Cleaning............................. 41 12 Decommissioning........................42 13 Warranty.............................43 14 Appendix/Appendices......................44 15 CE declaration...........................45 Table of contents...
  • Page 7: Foreword

    1    Foreword First of all, we would like to congratulate you on purchasing a Imants® machine. You have chosen a high-quality product. If used correctly, your machine will bring you many years of enjoyment. This Manual is an important document to ensure the machine is used correctly. It contains all the information required to use the machine safely and optimally.
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    2    Safety instructions The machine has been carefully designed and professionally built to allow it to be worked with safely. The CE Declaration confirms this. There are always however hazards and safety risks that cannot be excluded. The functions of the machine and its operation by the operator give rise to these hazards and risks.
  • Page 9: Meanings Of Pictograms

    2.1.2    Meanings of pictograms Below, you can see what the illustrations in the manual mean, what they refer to, or what they are warning you about. Danger of personal injury Fire hazard Hot surfaces Trapping risk Moving parts Leakage Explosive substances Safety footwear Hearing protection Gloves...
  • Page 10: Meanings Of Operating Pictograms

    2.1.3    Meanings of operating pictograms Operating pictograms indicate schematically what action must be taken or what setting must be chosen. The summary below includes all possible pictograms, which does not mean they are all used in this Manual: Hitch tension adjustment Hitch position adjustment Hitch downwards Hitch upwards...
  • Page 11: General Safety Instructions

    2.2    General safety instructions The user must hold a valid tractor driving licence in order to operate the machine. The user must be at least 16 years old, unless the local legislation stipulates a higher minimum age. The higher age limit shall prevail. The user of the machine is responsible at all times for compliance with local safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Page 12 Modifications, additions or developments on or to the machine are not allowed without the written permission of Imants BV. This includes welding on load bearing parts. Without this written authorisation, Imants BV’s responsibility for the CE marking is invalidated and is passed on to the buyer.
  • Page 13: Warning Stickers On The Machine

    2.3    Warning stickers on the machine machineon page 15 for the Position of the warning stickers and type plate on the position of the warning stickers. The warning stickers below can be found on the machine. Danger of hands or arms being pulled in or locked in by the moving parts of the power transmission.
  • Page 14 Danger of feet being cut or torn off altogether. Keep away from exposed moving parts that are part of the work process! It could cause serious injury, possibly leading to the loss of body parts. • Keep your feet away from the hazardous area while the tractor engine is running and the PTO drive shaft and/or hydraulic system are connected.
  • Page 15: Position Of The Warning Stickers And Type Plate On The Machine

    2.4    Position of the warning stickers and type plate on the machine Warning labels should always be legible. The illustration below shows where the safety stickers and type plate are to be found on the machine Illustration 2: Position of the pictograms and type plate Safety instructions...
  • Page 16: Operator's Responsibilities

    2.5    Operator’s responsibilities It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure the machine is used safely. If the operator does not obey the safety instructions and rules, serious physical injury and major damage to the machine and the surroundings could be the result. The operator must •...
  • Page 17: Residual Risks

    3    Residual risks The people operating the machine are responsible for ensuring the work is carried out safely. Every machine has inherent hazards. It is therefore always recommended to exercise the greatest caution when working. Even if all the safety precautions are taken and the machine is used in accordance with the regulations, there are still residual risks: Residual risks •...
  • Page 18: General Description Of Machine

    4    General description of machine The machine has been designed for professional use: • On sports fields and golf courses The machine is constructed as follows: Some parts are available as an optional extra. Components Drive • • Aeration shaft Main gearbox •...
  • Page 19: Machine Specifications

    5    Machine specifications 5.1    SandCat SandCat Dimensions Working width [mm](") 1050 41.3 Machine width [mm](") 1330 52.4 Machine length [mm](") 1520 59.8 Machine height (on legs) [mm](") 1180 46.5 Centre of gravity distance [mm](") 25.4 Weight Machine weight [kg](lbs) Volume Sand bunker [m3][Ft3] 0.15...
  • Page 20: Loading And Unloading The Machine

    6    Loading and unloading the machine Never go under a hoisted-up machine. Use only approved lifting equipment (wire ropes, belts, chains, etc.) that: • have a permissible load that is greater than the weight of the machine, see type plate • do not have any defects.
  • Page 21: Putting The Machine Into Operation

    7    Putting the machine into operation The user must have read through the whole contents of this manual and must follow to the letter the instructions therein. 20% of the unladen weight of the tractor must always rest on the front axle. A PTO drive shaft of the wrong length may cause serious damage to the tractor and the machine.
  • Page 22: Putting The Pto Shaft Into Operation

    7.1    Putting the PTO shaft into operation The PTO shaft is an essential part of the machine. There are a number of matters that need to be watched out for: • See PTO drive shaft manual • http://www.gkn-walterscheid.de/downloads/anleitungen Points of attention The length of the PTO shaft.
  • Page 23: Transport

    8    Transport 20% of the unladen weight of the tractor must always rest on the front axle. The machine may be transported on the public road while on the tractor. Information concerning local traffic regulations must be obtained in advance. This information could include matters such as: •...
  • Page 24: Working With The Machine

    9    Working with the machine The operating speed must be adjusted to suit the soil and working conditions. The machine is only suitable for treating soil and fields that are free of obstacles, such as stones, tree stumps, steel objects, etc. Only engage the PTO if there is nobody in the machine’s danger zone.
  • Page 25 Immediately turn off the PTO if the raised machine runs erratically. Friction with the soil may cause the wear parts to become very hot. Working with the machine...
  • Page 26: Tractor Settings

    9.1    Tractor settings • Ensure there is sufficient weight at the front of the tractor • Ensure the tyre pressures are equal • Place the lifting arms at the same height. • Put the lowering speed of the hitch to slow •...
  • Page 27: Coupling The Machine

    9.2    Coupling the machine In order to use the machine it must first be coupled up Set the tractor lift arms at equal height Check that the PTO drive shaft slides in and out easily (lubricate!) Send people away from the danger area between the tractor and the machine Drive the tractor close to the machine, leaving about 25 cm of room between the tractor and the machine Secure the tractor to prevent unintended starting or rolling away...
  • Page 28: Machine Settings

    9.3    Machine settings 9.3.1    Sand supply system When the sand hopper is filled, it is forbidden for people to be within the reach of the machine. It is also forbidden to climb into the sand hopper. The machine weighs approx. 850 kg when filled with sand. Use only dry sand.
  • Page 29: Starting And Stopping Work And Settings

    9.4    Starting and stopping work and settings Working with the machine is described in the two tables below. Actions that recur during every job for starting and stopping are shown printed in bold. One-off settings are printed normally. Some of the instructions may concern an optional extra that your machine may not have. The machine must never be turned on when the driven rotor is placed on the ground.
  • Page 30: Blocking The Machine

    9.5    Blocking the machine Apply the tractor’s handbrake so that it cannot roll away. Work may only be carried out under a raised machine if the machine has been properly supported. Before carrying out maintenance work or changing the machine’s settings, it must have come to a complete standstill.
  • Page 31: Uncoupling The Machine

    9.6    Uncoupling the machine Be aware of residual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical energy present in the machine. Lower the machine’s support legs and secure them again with a linch pin Place the machine on a flat, stable surface Secure the tractor to prevent unintended starting or rolling away Disengage the three-point hitch Drive the tractor forward about 25 cm Disconnect the PTO shaft...
  • Page 32: Maintenance Of The Machine

    Be aware of residual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical energy present in the machine. Work may only be carried out under a raised machine if the machine has been properly supported. For reasons of quality and safety, only use original Imants® parts. 10.1    Daily inspection General Guards •...
  • Page 33: Drive Train

    10.2    Drive train The drive train comprises the following components: 10.2.1    PTO drive shaft Keep the PTO drive shaft clean. Lubricate sliding parts so that the PTO drive shaft can slide in and out easily. • Consult the PTO shaft manual for its maintenance •...
  • Page 34: Gear Box

    10.2.2    Gear box The gearbox is filled with running-in oil. This should be changed after 50 operating hours. See oil type in table below Position indications on the machine are always expressed as seen from the rear of the machine. Dispose of the waste oil in an environmentally responsible manner. To do so, follow the local statutory regulations in force Check the oil level Set the gear box to be horizontal...
  • Page 35: Middle Gearbox

    10.2.2.1    Middle gearbox Symbol Description Gearbox type Vent plug / filler plug Level plug Drain plug Table 5: Oil level legend8369-M-1 Gearbox type Oil type Oil volume Maintenance interval 001069: 8369-M-1 MobilGear 600XP320 1.6 [L] / 0.4 (USgal) 12 months or 500 operating hours Table 6: Gearbox filling details and maintenance interval8369-M-1 Maintenance of the machine...
  • Page 36: Tension The Chain

    Work may only be carried out under a raised machine if the machine has been properly supported. For reasons of quality and safety, only use original Imants® parts. Replace the chain + sprockets + chain grease at the same time Make sure the chain case is always sealed with an undamaged cover and gasket The chain case features a chain access cover.
  • Page 37 Symbol Length [mm] / (") Action Type 10 / 0.4 <10 / >10 / Chain too tight/ <0.4 / >0.4 tension the chain Chain tensioner Replace the chain in this position and distance greater than: 10 / 0.4 Table 7: Chain tensioner adjustments Aeration shaft Maintenance of the machine...
  • Page 38: Periodic Maintenance And Inspection: Checking The Vent Nipples

    10.3    Periodic maintenance and inspection: Checking the vent nipples Symbol Number of bleed nipples Maintenance interval 1( Main gearbox) 12 months or 500 operating hours Table 8: Checking the vent nipples Maintenance of the machine...
  • Page 39: Wear Parts

    The tractor’s engine must be switched off and the key must have been removed from the ignition. For reasons of quality and safety, only use original Imants® parts. Dispose of any worn components in an environmentally responsible manner. Always follow the locally applicable statutory regulations.
  • Page 40: Replacecoulter Sandcat

    10.4.2    ReplaceCoulter SandCat Before carrying out maintenance work or changing the machine’s settings, it must have come to a complete standstill. The tractor’s engine must be switched off and the key must have been removed from the ignition. Dispose of any worn components in an environmentally responsible manner. Always follow the locally applicable statutory regulations.
  • Page 41: Cleaning

    11    Cleaning Never clean a machine while it is in operation. There is a risk of serious injury or even death. Carefully check hydraulic hoses and electrical cables. Never treat hydraulic hoses and electric cables with gasoline, benzene, petroleum or mineral oils. Lubricate the machine after cleaning it.
  • Page 42: Decommissioning

    12    Decommissioning When the machine is decommissioned, the parts can be sorted as follows: Metals Plastics Oils and greases Dispose of the sorted materials in an environmentally responsible manner. Always follow the locally applicable statutory regulations. Decommissioning...
  • Page 43: Warranty

    Motors and all accessories that are delivered with products from IMANTS BV but which are not manufactured by IMANTS BV are not covered by the warranty issued by IMANTS BV. They are only sold with the explicit warranty, if there is one, issued by the manufacturer concerned.
  • Page 44: Appendix/Appendices

    14    Appendix/Appendices In this part of the manual, you can find extra information about your machine Appendix/Appendices...
  • Page 45: Ce Declaration

    15    CE declaration CE declaration...
  • Page 46 16    Notitieblad/Note sheet/Notizenblatt Notitieblad/Note sheet/Notizenblatt...
  • Page 47 17    Notitieblad/Note sheet/Notizenblatt Notitieblad/Note sheet/Notizenblatt...
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