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Translation of the Orig- inal Operating Manual Haulm topper Edition 1 Printed in Germany: 10/2021 E901450GB...
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– 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.
Contents Preface................7 Name plate and important data...............11 Declaration of Conformity................ 12 Extended documentation................. 13 1.3.1 Supplier documentation and purchased parts operating manual.... 13 Safety................15 General....................17 Obligations of the entrepreneur...............17 General symbols and instructions............18 2.3.1 Safety signs..................... 19 Proper use....................
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Torque table for screws and nuts (Nm)...........98 Maintenance verification................99 9.6.1 Maintenance verification oil change............99 9.6.2 Maintenance confirmation................99 Confirmation about instructions given to the driver....... 100 Safety instructions................. 101 ROPA Handover confirmation............... 103 9.10 ROPA First Use Record................ 105 Index................107 6 / 110...
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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.
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We expressly point out that any damage caused by the fact that this operating man- ual is not or not completely followed, is not covered by the statutory warranty of ROPA. Even though this operating manual is comprehensive, in your own interest you should completely and carefully read it and slowly familiarize yourself with the machine using this operating manual.
Preface Name plate and important data Name plate and important data The name plate (1) of the machine is located on the right side of the three-point for rear attachment to the tractor. Please enter the data of your machine in the following image of the name plate. You will need this data for ordering spare parts.
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 name plate. 12 / 110...
Preface Extended documentation Extended documentation Additional documents in addition to this operating manual also apply, e.g. Supplier documentation Wiring diagrams 1.3.1 Supplier documentation and purchased parts operating manual The operating manuals for the purchased parts must be followed and they are attached to the technical documentation as separate sections.
Safety Obligations of the entrepreneur 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.
Safety General symbols and instructions General symbols and instructions The following symbols are used for safety instructions in this operating manual. They serve as a warning against possible personal injury or material damage, or provide help in facilitating work. DANGER This signal word warns of imminent danger of fatal accident or serious injury.
Safety General symbols and instructions 2.3.1 Safety signs The safety signs illustrate a danger source. Warning of a general danger This warning symbol stands for activities where several causes may lead to hazards. Warning of dangerous electrical voltage This warning symbol stands for activities during which the hazards of electrical shocks with possible deadly consequences exist.
Safety Proper use Proper use This machine is exclusively meant for: removal of potato haulm or haulm of similar crops. Included in proper use is that the machine is driven under compliance with the applic- able road traffic regulations on public roads. This includes driving forward and back- ward.
Safety Hazard zone Hazard zone Hazard zone front attachment Hazard zone rear attachment 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 persons concerned to leave the hazard zone immediately.
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Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be replaced immediately. The meaning of each individual pictograph is explained below. In addition, a six- or nine-figure number is given for each pictograph. This is the ROPA order number. Stat- ing this number, you may reorder the respective pictograph from ROPA.
Safety Safety stickers on the machine Safety stickers on the machine Safety stickers on KS 475 23 / 110...
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Safety Safety stickers on the machine Safety stickers on KS 490 24 / 110...
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Safety Safety stickers on the machine 355045000 355045100 Before starting up, read Shut down the engine the operating manual before performing main- respectively the main- tenance and repair work tenance manual and and pull out the ignition observe all remarks on key.
Safety Safety and health protection Safety and health protection The stipulations and regulations listed below must be rigorously observed in order to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or property damage. Furthermore, the region- ally applicable regulations and instructions on safety at work and for safe handling of tractor-towed agricultural machines must be observed at all times.
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 authorised by ROPA for these activities. In case of doubt, ask the manufacturer whether you may perform a specific activity yourself without any hazard.
Safety Hazards caused by mechanical influences 2.11 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).
Safety Hazards caused by noise 2.13 Hazards caused by process materials WARNING Oil and grease can cause the following damage: poisoning by inhalation of fuel vapours. allergies due to skin contact with oil or grease. fire and explosion hazard due to smoking or the use of fire or naked flame when handling oil or grease.
Safety Risks due to drive shafts 2.15 Hazards from gear oil WARNING Gear oil may cause irritation of the skin. Leaking gear oil can be harmful for the envi- ronment High temperatures partially prevail in the angular gear. Gear oil escaping under pressure, in case of defective venting of the angular gear, may enter the body through the skin and cause scalding.
Safety Prohibition of unauthorised modifications and alterations 2.18 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.
– After maintenance work and before the restart of the machine, make sure in any case that all protective devices are fully assembled and functional. Overview The illustration shows KS 475 Belt drive guards Guard rail Protective rubber Warning sign...
General View and Specifications General overview General overview This overview is intended to familiarize you with the most important components of your machine. Drawbar eye Angular gear Belt drive Support wheel right Three-point attachment Support wheel left Drawbar Machine ready for driving on roads 35 / 110...
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General View and Specifications General overview 36 / 110...
General View and Specifications Technical data Technical data Designation: KS 475 KS 490 Maximum speed 25 km/h with end tow kit: Permitted total weight 1180 kg 1500 kg without end tow kit: Permitted total weight 1250 kg 1600 kg with end tow kit:...
General View and Specifications Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Minimum pressure Recommendation Tyre type bar / psi bar / psi Support wheels 185/65 R 14 3.4 / 49.3 3.4 / 49.3 Recommendation Others bar / psi Firming wheels 24x12.00 - 12 0.7 / 10.2 The tyre pressure of the support wheels is intended for the road drive.
Transport draft for truck transport of the machine Transport draft for truck transport of the machine Tyre sizes: Right: 185/65 R 14 Left: 185/65 R 14 Firming wheels: 24x12.00 - 12 KS 475 in transport frame: All data in mm. 39 / 110...
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General View and Specifications Transport draft for truck transport of the machine KS 490 in transport frame: All data in mm. 40 / 110...
General View and Specifications Transport draft for road travel Transport draft for road travel KS 475 in road travel position: All data in mm. Height with support wheels in central position 41 / 110...
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General View and Specifications Transport draft for road travel KS 490 in road travel position: All data in mm. Height with support wheels in central position 42 / 110...
General View and Specifications Lashing eyes for truck transport/ship transport Lashing eyes for truck transport/ship transport There are no eyelets on the machine by which it can be tied down to the load plat- form. There is a special transport frame for the machine which allows the machine to be transported on a truck in a space-saving way.
General Description Function Function The machine is an attached device designed for potato haulm topping. The chopped potato haulm is deposited at the bottom of the ridge between the rows with the help of the guide plates. Depending on the machine configuration, it can work on 4 potato ridges with a row spacing of 75 cm, 80 cm, 85 cm or 90 cm.
General Description Scope of delivery Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of the machine includes: 1 translation of the original operating manual for the haulm topper; 1 original spare parts list for the haulm topper; 1 cardan shaft; 1 bleeding screw for the angular gear. 48 / 110...
Operating Components Overview of machine controls Overview of machine controls Control element left support wheel (See Page Control element right support wheel Upper link arm with ratchet (See Page 51 / 110...
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Operation 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, potato varieties, weather, individual growing conditions, etc.).
Operation First startup First startup For safety reasons check all oil levels. Otherwise, all work and actions that must be performed for daily operation are also required for the first startup. All bolted connections must be checked for tightness after the first 10 operating hours and retightened in case of need.
Operation Safety regulations during operation of the machine Safety regulations during operation of the machine – Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the machine and the control elements of the tractor. In case of need, obtain instructions from a person already having suf- ficient experience in handling the machine.
Illustrations show support foot with end tow kit on KS 475 Illustrations show support foot with crosswise driving device on KS 475 Machine support foot in operating position Support foot safety pin with circlip Support foot guide pin with circlip Machine support foot park position The machine is fitted with a mechanical support foot.
Operation Coupling and uncoupling the machine Coupling and uncoupling the machine 6.4.1 Coupling the machine Proceed as follows to couple the machine with the end tow kit to a suitable tractor: – Move the drawbar from working position to transport position. For the transport position, lock the drawbar using the upper link arm with ratchet, then secure it using safety pin with circlip.
Operation Attachment/detachment of the machine Attachment/detachment of the machine 6.5.1 Attachment of the machine Proceed as follows to attach the machine to the three-point suspension at the front or rear to a suitable tractor: – In order to attach the machine to the three-point suspension at the front or rear to a tractor, first of all prepare the three-point suspension.
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Angular gear protective cap – Check whether the guard cone (1) and the protective cap (2) are installed correctly on the KS 475. If not, dismantle both parts and mount them again on the correct side of the gear. – For the KS 490, check whether the angular gear is installed correctly. If not, dis- mantle the angular gear and mount it again correctly.
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Protective cap – Check whether the guard cone (10) and the protective cap (11) are installed cor- rectly on the KS 475. If not, dismantle both parts and mount them again on the cor- rect side of the gear. – For the KS 490, check whether the angular gear is installed correctly. If not, dis- mantle the angular gear and mount it again correctly.
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Operation Attachment/detachment of the machine (14) Hole lower link arm right (15) Hole lower link arm left – Connect the cardan shaft to the machine. – Drive the tractor backward and fit the machine correspondingly into both holes for the lower link arms. Use the balls for the lower link arms and secure them using both pins with circlip.
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Operation Attachment/detachment of the machine Specific feature of the end tow kit The illustration shows KS 475 (16) Right support wheel in road position (17) Left support wheel in road position (18) Right support wheel holder for field position (19)
Proceed as follows to detach the machine from the three-point suspension at the front or rear of a suitable tractor: Specific feature of the end tow kit The illustration shows KS 475 Right support wheel in field position Left support wheel in field position...
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Operation Attachment/detachment of the machine Tractor front detachment – Disconnect the vehicle lighting for the crosswise driving device. – Lift the machine using the front hydraulic until the support foot can be mechanically extended to the correct length to park the machine. Then, secure the support foot using safety pin with circlip.
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.
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The vehicle owner must keep these acknowledgements for at least one year. A form for these instructions is included in Chapter 9 (See Page 100). ROPA rec- ommends 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.
Chassis Chassis 6.7.1 Support wheels KS 475 road position with end tow kit Height adjustment of left support wheel end tow kit Height adjustment of right support wheel end tow kit KS 475 field position Height adjustment of left support wheel for field position...
The drawbar must engage centrally in the pulling jaw of the tractor without being jammed. Make sure that the machine is in a horizontal position, when driving on roads. KS 475 drawbar in road position KS 475 drawbar in working position Upper link arm with ratchet...
Operation Firming wheels Firming wheels The illustration shows KS 475 model Firming wheels Optionally, the machine can be equipped with the firming wheels (1). The firming wheels follow the topper. They press the ridge after topping in order to close any cracks in it.
The angular gear is located at the top centre of the machine. On the KS 475, the protective cap (1) and guard cone (3) must be installed, depending on the attachment of the machine to the tractor, i.e. front or rear attachment.
Operation Shutdown Maximum permissible input speed indication The maximum permissible input speed is indicated on the safety sticker (4) above the angular gear on the right (in driving direction). 6.10 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.
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Maintenance and service WARNING During all maintenance work, there is a risk of serious or fatal injury and of damage to the machine. – During all maintenance work, make sure that nobody can inadvertently start the machine (remove the ignition key, lock the tractor cabin and always carry the trac- tor ignition key with you).
The angular gear is located at the top centre of the machine and transmits the PTO shaft power of the tractor via a cardan shaft further to the topper drive. The illustration shows KS 475 Oil filling screw with venting Oil drain screw in the centre below the gear Check the angular gear for leaks before switching on the tractor PTO shaft every day.
Cardan shaft above topper shaft Cardan shaft above topper shaft The maintenance work on the cardan shaft of the KS 475 or the cardan shafts of the KS 490 can be performed above the topper shaft only if the protective casing(s) are dismantled.
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Maintenance and service Cardan shaft above topper shaft – Carry out work required on the cardan shaft, e.g. according to the lubrication schedule. (See Page – Then mount the protective casing (2) and secure it with four safety screws. Perform a test run.
Proceed as follows in order to check the V-belt tension: – Switch off the machine and prevent it from restart. The illustration shows KS 475 – Dismantle the protective cover from the V-belt drive. To do this, loosen four nuts (1) and pull the cover upwards.
PTO shaft speed. On the KS 475: 540 rpm, 750 rpm or 1,000 rpm. On the KS 490: currently only the variant with an input PTO shaft speed of 1,000 rpm.
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Maintenance and service V-belts and V-belt pulleys The illustration shows KS 475 – Dismantle the protective cover from the V-belt drive. To do this, loosen four nuts (1) and pull the cover upwards. Then check the V-belt pulleys visually. The illustration shows KS 475 –...
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Maintenance and service V-belts and V-belt pulleys The illustration shows KS 475 – The V-belt pulleys are fastened to the shafts with the taper lock bushes. In order to dismantle the V-belt pulleys, first loosen the threaded rod bolts (4) and screw them out completely.
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Maintenance and service V-belts and V-belt pulleys The illustration shows KS 475 ADVICE Once the transmission ratio of the V-belt pulleys has been changed, the marking (6) on the safety sticker for the maximum PTO shaft speed must be changed according to...
(2) and all four clamp closures. The illustration shows KS 475 – On the KS 475, fold the left cover (3) all the way forward and secure the right cover (4) with the tab (5). On the KS 490, secure both covers with the tabs.
Maintenance and service Dismantling and disposal Shutdown for an extended period In case the machine has to be shut down for more than four weeks, then the following work must be performed: – Wash the machine thoroughly. Avoid direct spraying on the bearings. –...
Welding work on supporting parts or parts with safety functions may only be carried out after prior agreement with ROPA, to the extent that such work is permissible in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Bearing topper shaft right, left and central ADVICE All lubricating points must also be lubricated after each washing of the machine. Grease ROPA item no. 435006200 as per DIN 51825, NLGI-class 2, type: KP2K-20, at low outdoor temperatures KP2K-30. No lubricating greases containing solid lubricants may be employed. Biologically degradable greases are also admissible.
Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Oper.hrs. Angular gear Gear oil 9.6.2 Maintenance confirmation _____ Maintenance after 1st customer service ROPA machine Plan 50 oper. hrs. May only be performed by completely ROPA performed on: Service Team performed by: Signature: ______________________________________________ _____...
Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Confirmation about instructions given to the driver 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 for safe handling of the machine...
WARNING Should the areas around the ROPA haulm topper, which are designated as hazard areas in the following draft, be entered by persons while the machine is topping, there is a risk of serious physical or even fatal injuries for these persons. The draft below shows these zones shaded.
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Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification Safety instructions Statement (last name and first name) have been informed by the owner about the danger zones and safety aspects of the haulm topper during operation. I have completely received this information and understood it. I agree not to enter the hazard zones as long as the machine is run- ning during topping.
Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification ROPA Handover confirmation 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: Client's address:...
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(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.
Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance Verification ROPA First Use Record 9.10 ROPA First Use Record ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH, Sittelsdorf 24, D-84097 Herrngiersdorf ROPA partner: Customer / site of operation: Chassis No.: Operating hours: Machine type: Lifting/loading hours: Software version: Harvested area: Record: Any customer complaints: The safe operation and maintenance were explained to the customer.
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Index Angular gear........... 72, 78 Maintenance and service........74 Maintenance verification........99 Malfunction and remedies........88 Manufacturer............9 Modifications and alterations........ 31 Cardan shaft above topper shaft......79 CE compliant............17 Chassis..............69 Coupling the machine........... 59 Name plate and important data......11 Declaration of Conformity........
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Index Uncoupling the machine........59 V-belt tension............81 Welding on the machine........91 110 / 110...
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