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Andex 714 T Evo Operating manual Original operating manual Edition 06.2012 Date of print 07.2012 Language Machine number VF69626651 – Model VF6962 Document number VF16648705.EN...
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Machine identification In order for your dealer to assist you as efficiently as possible, you will need to provide some information about your machine. Please enter the details here. Designation Andex 714 T Evo Working width 7.10 m Weight 1,350 kg...
Table of contents Single swath Basic settings Fitting the deflector bars Preface ............Pulling out the deflector bar Target group for this operating manual Rear swath former Symbols used Additional swath former [+] Safety ............Operation ........... For your safety Safety Who is allowed to operate the machine? General...
Preface Target group for This operating manual is intended for trained agriculturists and Preface persons who are otherwise qualified for agricultural activities and have this operating received instruction in working with this machine. manual Minimum age Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to operate the machine. For your safety You must familiarise yourself with the contents of this operating manual before assembly or initial operation of the machine.
Preface Symbols used In this operating manual, the following symbols and terms have been used: • A bullet point accompanies each item in a list. A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed. An arrow indicates a cross-reference to other sections of this manual.
Safety For your safety This chapter contains general safety instructions. Each chapter of the Safety operating manual contains additional specific safety information which is not described here. Observe the safety information: • in the interest of your own safety. • in the interest of the safety of others.
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Safety Warning signs Safety-related labels attached to the machine indicate potential hazards. The labels must not be removed. Illegible or missing labels should be replaced. You can obtain new labels as replacement parts from your dealer. Warning signs on the machine...
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Safety Meaning of warning signs Read the operating manual Read and follow the operating and safety instructions before using the machine for the first time. The machine must not be used for the first time until the operating manual has been read and understood. This applies in particular to the safety information.
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Safety Do not exceed the maximum hydraulic pressure The tractor's hydraulic pressure on the machine's hydraulic system must not exceed 210 bar. Otherwise, damage to the machine may be caused as a result. Close the ball valve for road transport Always close the ball valve for road travel and transportation.
Safety Who is allowed to Only qualified persons may operate the machine Only qualified persons who have been informed of the dangers operate the associated with handling the machine are permitted to operate, machine? service or repair the machine. The necessary knowledge can be gained in the course of agricultural vocational training, professional training or intensive instruction.
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Safety Switch off the tractor PTO shaft drive Switch off the PTO shaft drive on the tractor when changing from work to transport position (and vice versa). Wait for moving parts to come to a stop. If this requirement is ignored, the consequence may be damage to the machine and even life-threatening injuries.
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Safety Do not make any modifications to the machine No modifications of any kind may be made to the machine. Unauthorised modifications can adversely affect the correct operation and safety of the machine and shorten its service life. Unauthorised modifications to the machine render the manufacturer's guarantee null and void and free the manufacturer from all liability.
Safety Coupling Increased risk of injury When the machine is being coupled to the tractor, there is an increased risk of injury. Therefore: • Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. • Never stand between the tractor and machine.
Safety Road transport Ensuring road safety The machine must conform to current national traffic regulations if you intend to drive with it on public roads. Ensure the following: • Lighting, warning and protective equipment must be fitted. • The permissible transport widths and weights, axle loads, tyre load-bearing capacities, laden weights and national speed restric- tions must be complied with.
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Safety Speed adjustment In poor road conditions and at high speeds, significant forces can be generated which subject the tractor and machine material to high or excessive stresses. Adjust your driving speed to the road conditions. A driving style which is not adapted to conditions can cause accidents. Accidents with serious or fatal injuries may be caused as a result.
Safety Operation Operate for the first time only after proper training The machine may only be put into operation after proper training has been provided by an employee from a dealership or the manufacturer, or by a factory representative. Operation without training can lead to damage to the machine due to incorrect operation, or cause accidents.
Safety Uncoupling Increased risk of injury There is an increased risk of injury when uncoupling the machine from the tractor. Therefore: • Secure the tractor against rolling away, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. • Never stand between the tractor and machine. •...
Safety Care and Observe the care and maintenance intervals Observe the periods specified in the operating manual for recurrent maintenance checks and inspections. If these periods are not observed, damage to the machine and accidents may be caused as a result. Use original parts Many components have special properties that are essential for the stability and correct operation of the machine.
Safety No aggressive washing additives Do not use any aggressive washing additives for cleaning. Uncoated metal surfaces can be damaged. Before carrying out welding work Disconnect all electrical connections from the tractor when carrying out welding on the hitched machine. Damage may otherwise be caused to the electrical system.
Familiarising yourself with the machine Range of This product is classified as replaceable equipment in accordance Familiarising yourself with the machine with EC directive 2006/42/EC. application The machine is a two-wheel rake, which is suitable only for the raking together of mown, stalked material (for example, hay or straw). Proper use Any use other than the use described above - such as silo spreading, any type of soil preparation, sweeping, or transmitting power to other...
Familiarising yourself with the machine Designation of components Swath former Rear frame Pivoting cylinder Spare wheel [+] Centre frame Articulated arm PTO shaft Forward frame Slewing gear Tine arm Tine supports Rotor Additional swath former Deflector bar Drawbar Drawbar cylinder Chassis cylinder Parking stand Tandem axle...
Familiarising yourself with the machine Technical specifications Dimensions Work position [m] Transport position [m] Length – 8.20 (A) / 7.44 (L) Width, tine supports in transport holder – 2.21 Width, tine supports fitted 2.99 - 6.77 2.99 Height 1.90 - 2.40 2.40 - 2.90 Distance, drawbar eye - 1st axle 2.90...
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Familiarising yourself with the machine Weights Transport position [m] Work position [m] Total weight 1,350 kg Load supported on the support wheel 130 kg 120 kg Axle load of 1st chassis 620 kg 625 kg Axle load of 2nd chassis 600 kg 605 kg Tractor equipment...
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Familiarising yourself with the machine Machine equipment Swath deposit Swath former Standard Swath former for front rotor Rotors / tine supports / tines Number of rotors Number of tine supports per rotor 11 front / 12 rear Number of tines per tine support Removable tine arms Standard Rotor height adjustment...
Delivery and assembly Checking the Delivery is in the fully assembled state Delivery and assembly The machine is delivered fully assembled. Using the check list, check scope of delivery the loose parts on delivery. If any parts of the machine have not been fitted or are missing, please contact your dealer.
Delivery and assembly PTO shaft length The length of the PTO shaft was selected at the factory to suit almost all types of tractor. Only in exceptional cases is a correction of the PTO shaft length required on individual tractors. Check the length of the PTO shaft on each tractor prior to first use.
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Delivery and assembly Checking the length Adjust the PTO shaft as follows: of the PTO shaft Couple the machine to the tractor without the PTO shaft. PTO shaft Completely raise the rotary rake using the tractor's hydraulic control device. ...
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Delivery and assembly Shortening the PTO shaft Pull the PTO shaft apart and connect one half to the tractor PTO stub shaft drive and the other half to the machine and secure them. Place the two shaft halves next to each other and: •...
Coupling the machine Safety Coupling the machine General Observe the safety information Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 7. Increased risk of injury When the machine is being coupled to the tractor, there is an increased risk of injury.
Coupling the machine Coupling the machine Genuine fixing pins from the manufacturer Use only genuine fixing pins from the manufacturer. These have the required strength. Other pins can break. Damage to the machine or accidents may be caused as a result. The rotary rake is coupled to the pending attachment or a lift link Fixing pin drawbar with a fixing pin and secured with a safety splint.
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Coupling the machine Coupling to the pending attachment Gear box Parking stand in the correct park position After removing the parking stand from the drawbar, make sure that it is correctly mounted on the machine. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged. For coupling onto the pending attachment, you require a parking stand [+].
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Coupling the machine Coupling to the lift link drawbar Lock the height adjustment of the lower link Lock the height adjustment of the lower link. Comply with the tractor operating manual. Unintentionally raising the lower links can irreparably damage the PTO shaft. Lock the lateral setting of the lower links.
Coupling the machine Adjusting the drawbar cylinder The drawbar cylinder is adjusted differently depending on the equipment: Drawbar cylinder Operation without optional support wheel: Screw in the spindle on the drawbar cylinder so it is flush. Operation with optional support wheel: ...
Coupling the machine Coupling the PTO shaft When coupling the PTO shaft, make sure it is in the correct position. Tractor Check whether the PTO shaft must be shortened before coupling. Shorten the PTO shaft if necessary. »PTO shaft length«, page 27 ...
Coupling the machine Connecting the electrics Check the electrical cables Check the electrical cables. The electrical cables must not chafe or hang loose. Electrical cables that have been torn away or worn through must be replaced. Otherwise, this will cause damage to the machine.
Coupling the machine Connecting the Check hoses and couplings hydraulics Check all hydraulic hoses for damage before connecting them. Check all hydraulic couplings for firm seating after connecting them. Defective hydraulic hoses and poorly fitting hydraulic connections can trigger unpredictable movements of the machine, causing severe damage to the machine as well as personal injury.
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Coupling the machine Connecting hydraulic Ensure the connection is correct couplings Make sure that the hydraulics are connected correctly. Otherwise, injuries and damage to the machine may be caused as a result. Close the ball valve. Set the tractor hydraulics to “free float”. ...
Preparing for use Safety The following applies to all preparations for operation: Preparing for use Observe the safety information Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 7. Secure the machine Secure the machine against unintentional starting and rolling away.
Preparing for use Rotor pitch The rotors are inclined transversely to the chassis. The rotor is already Close the ball valve Close the ball valve before working on the machine or carrying out any adjustment work. If the ball valve is open and there is an operating error, the machine can lower itself and cause serious injuries.
Preparing for use Working depth When working, the machine is raised and lowered hydraulically. The machine is lowered as far as the preadjusted depth. The basic setting for the working depth is adjusted using an adjusting screw on the chassis cylinder. •...
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Preparing for use Adjusting the Begin adjustment work with the front rotor: working depth Use the tractor's hydraulic control device to move the machine into the headland position. Chassis cylinder Close the ball valve. Switch off the tractor and secure it. ...
Preparing for use Adjusting the support wheel [+] The raking quality is optimised through the interaction of the working depth and the optional support wheel The machine is tilted forward or Crank backwards using the support wheel. After adjusting the working depth, lower the machine: Lynch pin ...
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Preparing for use Tine saver [+] For a good swath deposit, both tine legs must run parallel to one another. This must also be ensured after fitting the tine saver. Proceed as follows: Fit one tine saver on each tine. ...
Road transport Safety Before transporting the machine on public roads, please read the Road transport following safety information. Compliance is mandatory and will help you to avoid accidents. Observe the safety information Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury.
Road transport General The following worksteps are described in this section: • »Folding in the swath former« • »Straightening the machine« • »Additional swath former [+] in park position« • »Securing the rotors« • »Checking the machine« Folding the Proceed as follows: •...
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Road transport Folding in the swath former No persons within the slewing range While the swath former is being folded in, no persons are allowed within the slewing range. Persons might otherwise be hit by the swath former and injured. Move the rear swath former into the transport position as follows: Swath former ...
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Road transport Straightening the No persons within the slewing range machine There is an acute risk of injury within the slewing range from machine parts which are slewing or folding. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result. Ensure that hydraulic connections are correct Before slewing, always check that the hydraulics for the slewing device are correctly connected to a double-acting control valve.
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Road transport Additional swath Collision danger former [+] in park The additional swath former must be pushed to the right into the position transport holder in the direction of travel. There is a risk of collision when folding in the rear swath former. When it is not being used or during road transport, place the additional Additional swath former swath former in the park position from the right and secure it.
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Road transport Tine supports in Switch off the tractor and secure it transport holder Switch off the tractor, remove the ignition key, and secure the tractor against rolling away. An unsecured tractor can run you over or trap you. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result. ...
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Road transport Securing the rotors Securing the rotors Secure the front rotor before road travel. Unsecured rotors can rotate and the tine supports will protrude beyond the deflector bar as a result. Overhanging tine supports can cause accidents with serious injuries, for example, to pedestrians. A maximum of 6 tine supports can remain inserted on the front rotor for transport journeys: •...
Road transport Checking the Prior to road transport, check the machine against this check list: machine Rotary rake aligned and raised? Swath former in transport position? Ball valve closed? Deflector bars pushed in? Locks checked for firm seating? ...
Preparations on the field Safety The following applies for all preparations on the field: Preparations on the field Observe the safety information Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 7. Switch off the tractor and secure it Before you dismount: ...
Preparations on the field Swath deposit The following basic types of swath deposit are possible: • Single swath • Double swath • Fodder slow gear • Border swath (working at the field edge) Double swath Single swath...
Preparations on the field Single swath In single swath mode, the rear rotor is swivelled to the left. By slewing the front rotor the following positions are possible: • Fodder slow gear • Border swaths. Adjusting the single swath Collision danger Check that the rear swath former is fitted into the front hole pattern on the swath former carrier.
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Preparations on the field Two single swaths Collision danger In the “Two single swaths” work position, both swath formers are used. Adjustments must be made to both swath formers. There is a risk of collision. Damage to the machine may be caused as a result.
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Preparations on the field Setting two single swaths Set the “Two single swaths” position as follows: Set the selection lever to the two single swaths position. To do so, turn the lever to the rear and lock it. Drive slowly forwards and swivel the rear rotor to the right using the Preselection lever tractor's hydraulic control device.
Preparations on the field Basic settings After road transport, the machine is brought into the work position on the field. Lowering the machine Switch on the tractor. Lower the rotor using the chassis hydraulics until the work position is reached.
Preparations on the field Fitting the deflector bars Fit the deflector bar correctly Make sure that you fit the deflector bars correctly. If fitted incorrectly, deflector bars may cause damage to the machine. Insert the left deflector bar through the uppermost hole and secure.
Preparations on the field Rear swath former The rear swath former can be adjusted as follows in line with the fodder volume and swath type: • Width and • Direction of travel Observe the folding-down process Nobody may be in the slewing range of the swath former while it is being folded out.
Preparations on the field Adjust the height Loosen the bolts. Rear swath former Adjust the height of the swath former. Tighten the bolts in the new position. Additional swath former [+] Risk of collision with the additional swath former When working with the additional swath former, ensure that the tine supports never collide with the front swath former.
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Preparations on the field Adjusting the height and direction of travel Risk of collision on swath former Bolts When swathing in the single swath position, move the swath former forward in the direction of travel and screw in place. Otherwise, the swath former can be damaged. Adjust the height and direction of travel as follows on the additional swath former: ...
Operation Safety Operation Observe the safety information Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 7. No riding on the machine Persons or objects must never be transported on the machine. Carrying passengers on the machine is life-threatening and prohibited.
Operation General The following worksteps are described in this section: • »Swathing« • »Driving on headlands« Suitable working speeds Select a driving speed (approx. 4 to 12 km/h) at which the crop is picked up cleanly and completely. The working speed depends on the machine settings and the particular crop.
Operation Swathing Requirements No persons in the working area Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine within this area. This could result in fatal injury. After setting the machine as described in chapter »Preparations on the field«...
Operation 3-way ball valve The rotary rake is equipped with a 3-way ball valve. The following functions can be selected from the tractor seat with a cable pull and controlled using the double-acting control device: Preselection Function Rear steering cylinder. Default setting to Neutral position swivel the rear rotor in or out using the tractor's hydraulic control device.
Operation Driving on headlands Check the angle of lock The angle between the tractor and machine must never be less than 90°. The top PTO shaft can become buckled. Compressed PTO shafts may cause damage to the machine. Angle never smaller than 90°! The rotor can be raised for crossing swaths that have already been Work position...
Cleaning and care Safety The following applies to all cleaning and care work: Cleaning and care Observe the safety information Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 7. Secure the machine •...
Cleaning and care Cleaning After each use, clean the machine of any coarse dirt and crop residue. Cleaning is performed with a high-pressure cleaner, with the exception of the bearings and piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders. Lower the machine to the work position. ...
Parking and storage Safety When setting down and parking the machine, special safety Parking and storage precautions have to be observed: Observe the safety information Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 7. Keep children away from the machine Forbid children from playing on or around the machine.
Parking and storage Uncoupling the To uncouple the machine from the tractor, proceed as follows: machine Set the machine down on a firm, level surface and lower it to the Storage pockets work position. Secure the tractor against rolling away, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.
Parking and storage After the end of After the end of the season and if the machine is to be stored for a long period of time, perform the following work: the season Clean the machine thoroughly. Check all the screwed connections and tighten the bolts. ...
Maintenance Safety The following applies to all maintenance work: Maintenance Observe the safety information Observe the safety information. Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury. See chapter »Safety«, page 7. Requirements for maintenance work Only perform the maintenance work if you have the required expert knowledge and suitable tools.
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Maintenance Protective measures Additives in oils and lubricants may have adverse effects on health. As marking in accordance with the hazardous goods regulation is not when handling oils or necessary, please always ensure the following: lubricants Avoid skin contact Avoid skin contact with these materials. Protect your skin by means of protective skin cream or oil-resistant gloves.
Maintenance General This information relates to general maintenance work. For all maintenance work, the machine must be locked in the work position. If the transport position is required for maintenance work, refer to the relevant instructions for the work. Lower the machine to the work position. ...
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Maintenance Maintenance terms Listed in this table are short explanations of the most important maintenance terms. Task Explanation Greasing Apply grease to the slide surfaces using a brush. Lubrication One or two presses of the grease gun, unless specified otherwise. Unless specified otherwise, use only plant-based oils, such as rapeseed oils.
Maintenance Screwed connections Tightening bolts All bolts must be retightened: • After the first 5 hours of operation. • According to the frequency of use. • At least once a season. Special tightening Observe the special tightening torques for the following screwed connections: torques •...
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Maintenance Tightening torques All screwed connections must be tightened in accordance with the table below, if no other torques are specified. for screwed connections On this machine, bolts with a minimum quality of "8.8" (can be seen on the bolt head) are used. The torque specifications refer to a dry coefficient of friction (0.12).
Maintenance Lubrication points for grease Working with a Before applying the grease gun grease gun clean lubricating nipples and grease gun attachment fitting. Lubricate the bearings with one or two presses of the grease gun. If you feel resistance at the second press, do not press a second time. Too much grease will force the bearings apart.
Maintenance Lubricating the The PTO shaft manufacturer's own operating manual is included with each PTO shaft. This includes detailed information on the relevant PTO shafts version of the PTO shaft. Check the guard components Check all guard components of the PTO shafts for wear or damage (visual inspection).
Maintenance Filling quantities The rotor gear is equipped with a continuous oil lubrication system. Check the lubricants if there is visible loss of lubricant when the machine is in a horizontal position – at least once per season. If there Inspection glass on the rotor is a visible loss of lubricant, consult your dealer.
Maintenance Hydraulics Hydraulic system at zero pressure Work must only be performed on the hydraulic system if the tractor and machine hydraulic system is at zero pressure. A pressurised hydraulic system can trigger unpredictable movements of the machine and can cause serious machine damage and personal injury.
Additional equipment Optional You can purchase additional equipment through your dealer. Additional equipment accessories Tine saver For a good swath deposit, both tine legs must run parallel to one another. This must also be ensured after fitting the tine saver. Proceed as follows: ...
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Additional equipment Height-adjustable parking stand Parking stand in the correct park position After removing the parking stand from the drawbar, make sure that it is correctly mounted on the machine. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged. For tractors with a pending attachment, a height-adjustable parking stand is available which makes coupling and uncoupling considerably Height-adjustable parking stand [+] ...
Fault elimination Faults Faults can often be eliminated quickly and easily. Before contacting Fault elimination Customer Service, refer to the table to check whether you can remedy the fault yourself. In case of a fault, proceed as follows: Immediately stop operation. ...
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Fault elimination Problem Cause Solution Chapter »Preparing for use«, section Rear tines too high »Rotor pitch«, page 40 Rear rotor not picking up fodder Fodder mass too great Reduce speed. Poor fodder transfer on the rear Drive in a larger radius. Excessively tight cornering rotor when cornering After-steer the rear rotor when cornering.
Circuit diagrams Hydraulic system Circuit diagrams connection diagram Pressure line Tank line Tractor hydraulics Single-acting control device Double-acting control device Drawbar cylinder 3-way ball valve Chassis cylinder, front Chassis cylinder, rear Swath former cylinder Rear steering cylinder...
Circuit diagrams Lighting circuit diagram 2/54g 3/31 5/58R 6/54 7/58L Connecting plug 7-pin in accordance with ISO 1724 Yellow Green White Brown Black Connector and socket 7-pin in accordance with ISO 1724 Yellow Black Right indicator Right brake light Earth Left indicator Right rear light White...
Decommissioning Environment During decommissioning, the individual parts must be disposed of Decommissioning properly and in an environmentally friendly manner. Please observe the waste disposal guidelines that are currently in force. Plastic parts Plastic parts can be disposed of in normal household waste (residual waste), depending on the laws specific to your country.
2006/42/EC Taarupstrandvej 25 DK-5300 Kerteminde Denmark declare with sole responsibility that the product SwatMaster 7132 Evo Andex 714 T Evo 9471 S Evo and its accessories Model: VF6962 Valid from machine number: VF69626651 – to which this declaration relates, comply with the relevant basic health Type plate and CE marking and safety requirements of EC Directive ...
Index Index Uncoupling Maintenance Adjusting Lubrication points Chassis Maintenance intervals Rotor pitch Maintenance terms Single swath Screwed connections Swath width, rear Working depth Adjusting the drawbar cylinder Night swaths Care Checking the scope of delivery Circuit diagram Filling quantities Hydraulics Protective measures Lighting equipment Operation...
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Index Adjusting Target group Technical specifications Dimensions in transport position Machine equipment Tractor equipment Weights Tightening torques Screwed connections Spring tines Tine arms Wheel nuts Tractors without quick-release coupling Tyres Tyre pressure...
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