1. General Information 1.1 Information GUID-2CCF8318-3351-405F-A437-A627DC6942F5 [V1] 1.1.1 Introduction Your new self-propelled combine is manufactured for harvesting seed and cereal crops, for threshing, separating, cleaning and conveying the grain into the tank and depositing the straw on the ground. This Operator's Manual should be used as a practical reference guide: It contains all the necessary practical information for the operation, adjustment and maintenance of your new machine.
For these combines we recommend the use of the lubricants listed in the chapter Capacities and specifications of the section Lubrication and maintenance. Always use genuine AGCO parts, the only parts which bear this trademark: Combines M400-M410_EN_327297018...
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1. General Information GUID-0B91A8D0-3BCA-44AE-B982-E3536532E4D4-high.tif [High] Fig. 1 Combines M400-M410_EN_327297018...
1. General Information GUID-80081CFA-2F30-4E9C-8A54-D4FB87621010 [V2] 1.2 Use of the combine These combines are designed as self-propelled units with a diesel engine. The machines are manufactured exclusively for usual agricultural purposes, i.e. for harvesting cereal, seed, rice, maize, soya, etc. by cutting or picking-up the crop, threshing and separating the grains from the ears, delivering the grains in the grain tank and unloading them into the grain wagon.
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1. General Information Only your Dealer is authorized to intervene on the machine software. The machine's maximum speed on the road is limited and controlled by the software. Do not try to change Table types These combine harvesters may use FreeFlow or PowerFlow cutting tables. NOTE: In this manual, the term "table/s"...
1. General Information 1.3 Identification GUID-C55598CC-E36D-441E-B07A-390CB9B1DB99 [V1] 1.3.1 Combine identification The combine and its main components are identified by serial numbers and/or production codes. The position of the different identification data is described below. NOTE: Always quote the combine serial number when contacting your Dealer for spare parts or assistance. Combine approval and safety plates The manufacturer's type plate (1), statutory for all countries (or (2), for France only), is positioned on...
1. General Information Combine identification Combine type and serial number appear on the plate and are also punched into the rear right-hand side of the frame (1). GUID-A9142C5E-E332-42C2-ADE8-CCF4956F6D9C-high.jpg [High] Fig. 4 GUID-7554F332-5E42-406F-8EA8-5AC1BE9EAC4C [V1] 1.3.2 Engine Identification The engine is identified by the type plate (1) in the middle of the cylinder block.
1. General Information GUID-66441212-8400-49B6-A4F1-E02C19D40C1D [V1] 1.3.3 Cutting table identification The cutting table can be identified by a metal plate affixed on the left-hand side. GUID-3610CEC9-737E-41AA-85AA-06B68EA1ECD5-high.jpg [High] Fig. 6 GUID-927B0605-E8DB-4960-A186-06AC05CC1F15 [V1] 1.3.4 Operator seat identification The identification plate is located on the seat support.
1. General Information GUID-DE55860C-1049-488D-B2B2-20983EC56F1C [V1] 1.3.5 Hydrostatic pump identification The type plate (1) is located on the front part of the pump. GUID-200EA08F-F5EF-45B4-AFE4-B44075988774-high.jpg [High] Fig. 8 GUID-9D4C1DB8-6FC2-4661-A145-584001F643CA [V1] 1.3.6 Hydrostatic motor identification The type plate is located on the lower part of the motor.
1. General Information GUID-398D6399-2E32-4BB2-ABE8-91F1F84B19F4 [V1] 1.3.7 Straw chopper identification (if fitted) The straw chopper type plate is located on the right-hand side next to the rotor support. GUID-821B36C3-6708-41FF-B634-A9A8D5334271-high.tif [High] Fig. 10 GUID-B277830E-D94B-4430-A9B1-6658E3F4357F [V1] 1.3.8 Chaff spreader identification (if fitted) The type plate is located on the right-hand side next to the chaff spreader adjustment lever.
1. General Information GUID-7451C661-0E17-4C6B-9759-6B435E67EFE1 [V1] 1.3.9 Trailer hitch identification (if fitted) The plate is positioned on the right-hand side of the trailer hitch. GUID-4B650936-7428-49B9-A199-4FF6F5ECDE0A-high.tif [High] Fig. 12 Combines M400-M410_EN_327297018...
1. General Information 1.4 Identification form GUID-4FA93CCA-24D9-48CA-A0E9-5ED940A6B05F [V1] 1.4.1 Machine data Please enter the identification details of your combine on this card for convenient reference: Combine model Combine serial number Engine type and serial number Cab serial number Straw chopper serial number Cutting table serial number Date of initial start-up Dealer's telephone number...
1. General Information 1.5 Conformity GUID-9BAE9408-A515-457E-B969-AD975CAABC27 [V1] 1.5.1 EC Declaration of Conformity The CE Declaration of Conformity, shown below, certifies that the combine was designed and built in compliance with the regulations currently applicable within the European Community. The cutting table has its own EC Declaration of Conformity. GUID-BF5C9038-CE0E-41FE-805F-6CB3310026F6-high.tif [High] Fig.
1. General Information 1.6 Information GUID-EB5DC031-AE96-4C94-AABD-903DC8895CF1 [V1] 1.6.1 Ecology Information for the prevention of environmental pollution Soil, air and water are essential for agriculture and all life on earth. Protect them. In areas where no local regulations impose standards for the use and disposal of chemicals and petrochemical products required by modern technology, all necessary precautions must be adopted to avoid any risk of pollution.
1. General Information Always relieve the pressure before operating on the hydraulic system. Ensure that all hydraulic couplings are properly tightened before letting oil into a pressurized circuit. Search for leaks without touching with bare hands; e.g. use a piece of cardboard. Wear suitable protective clothing to avoid touching liquids with hands or body.
1. General Information 1.7 Weight GUID-443ABB60-B036-46B7-9E88-3AA6A1CFD85C [V2] 1.7.1 Weight distribution The weight distribution on the two axles depends on how the combine is equipped. If a cutting table other than the standard table is attached to the combine, please note that at least 20% of the total weight of the combine must rest on the rear axle.
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1. General Information When recalculating, the weight of the additional ballast weights must be taken into account in the total weight: (Mp + Mz): (Mt + Mz) ≥ 0.20 (or 20%) Example Weight measured on the front axle, with table attached Ma = 12000 kg. Weight measured on the rear axle, with table attached Mp = 3100 kg.
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2. Safety 2.1 Warning symbols and safety instructions GUID-AA2BD2D2-05A1-4CE6-983E-021675B889C1 [V1] 2.1.1 Warnings Agricultural accidents can be prevented with your help. All accident prevention depends on the full co-operation of the persons using or involved with service or maintenance of the machine. Most accidents can be avoided by observing simple safety rules.
2. Safety 2.2 Information for road transport GUID-84678305-39FF-4E09-9117-2D358E823A20 [V1] 2.2.1 Road transport Most agricultural accidents can be avoided by observing simple safety rules. Before starting the machine, sound the horn several times and make sure that there are no people, domestic pets or obstacles nearby.
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2. Safety • When driving on roads, turn the cab access ladder forward. When entering and leaving the combine always use the ladders, handrails and the handles provided. It is strictly forbidden to ride on the access ladders to the cab, engine compartment and grain tank when the machine is moving.
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2. Safety • Before driving on public roads, ensure that the machine is equipped for road transport (see the section Controls and instruments in the chapter Driving on public roads). WARNING: The combine may be transported on public roads only with an empty grain tank.
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