Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .......................... 3 ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ....................4 BEFORE COMMISSIONING ............................NOTES ON THIS MANUAL ............................SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HYDROSTATIC SINGLE TOWERS ..........5 INTENDED USE................................GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION RULES ..................PICTOGRAMS USED ..............................WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLED LEAD - ACID BATTERIES ..........INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FOR STARTER BATTERIES..................
Introduction Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a quality product from Kersten. This product has been manufactured according to the most up-to-date production methods and extensive quality assurance measures, because only when you are satisfied with your device, our goal is reached.
Before commissioning Since self-propelled implements and attachments can cause serious accidents or hazards if used improperly, the first time the Kersten implement is commissioned, it must be instructed by competent and authorized persons absolutely necessary. The best way to familiarize yourself with its basic functions and its handling is to choose a free and level terrain for your first trip.
Safety instructions Safety instructions for hydrostatic drive tractors The most important safety instructions in this manual can not cover all possibilities. It goes without saying that common sense and caution are factors that are not built into a machine but must be brought by the person who uses and maintains the machine.
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Safety instructions • Be careful with rotating tools - safety distance! • Be careful with trailing tools. Wait for work on these until they stop completely! • There are crushing and shearing points on driven parts! • The transport of persons and objects is prohibited! •...
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Safety instructions 3.2.4 Starting the machine • When starting the motor, all drives must be switched off! • Do not run the engine indoors! • Do not step in front of the single-axle tractor or the implement to start the engine. •...
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Safety instructions 3.2.7 Screw connections and tires • When working on the wheels, make sure the device is safely parked and secured against rolling away! • Regularly check nuts and bolts for tightness and retighten if necessary. • Repair work on the tires must be carried out by qualified personnel and with appropriate mounting tools! •...
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Safety instructions • Before carrying out any repairs, make sure that the hydraulic system is depressurised, because fluids under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries! Therefore See a doctor immediately - danger of infection! • Repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel. •...
Safety instructions 3.3 Pictograms used Explanation of the pictograms used: Before commissioning read and observe the operating instructions and safety instructions. Switch off the engine and remove the spark plug connector before carrying out any repair, maintenance or cleaning work. Never open or remove protective devices while the engine is running! Touch machine parts only when they have come to a...
Safety instructions 3.4 Warnings and safety instructions for filled lead – acid batteries • Follow the instructions on the battery and in the operating instructions. • Use eye protection. • Keep children away from acid and battery. Explosion hazard: • When charging batteries, a highly explosive bang mixture is produced, so please note the following: •...
Safety instructions 3.5 Instructions for Use for Starter Batteries 1. Removal and installation of the battery • Before removing the battery, switch off the engine and all power consumers. • Avoid short circuits due to tools. • When removing, first disconnect the negative pole (-), then the positive pole (+). •...
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Safety instructions 5. Decommissioning • Store the battery in a cool place. • When decommissioning, disconnect the negative pole (-). • Regularly check the charge status of the battery and recharge if necessary. • First connect both positive terminals (+) with the red jumper cable. Then connect a pole tongs to the negative pole (-) of the dispenser battery.
Complaints must be confirmed by the company Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH. Wear parts are excluded from the warranty. Furthermore, the warranty expires due to improper operation, when performing no or incorrect maintenance work, when using inadmissible equipment and when using non-original spare parts.
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Operation of the self-propelled implement Figure 7.1 Operation of the self-propelled implement 7.1 Start combustion engine • To start the engine, the drive lever (Fig.7.1, item 5) must be in the recess of the shift gate and the lever for the PTO (Fig.7.1, item 3) in the "off" position. If the levers are not in the position described above, the ignition of the engine is interrupted and the engine does not start.
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Operation of the self-propelled implement • After selecting the direction of travel, slowly release the lower lever (Fig.7.1, item 2). The faster the lever is released, the faster the machine starts to move. To spare the components, a jerky start should be avoided. •...
Operation of the self-propelled implement • Durch das Lösen der oberen Schrauben und Herausnehmen der unteren Schrauben (Abb. 7.2; Pos.2) links und rechts am Handholm, kann dieser in zwei weiteren Positionen fixiert werden. Werkseitig ist die mittlere Position eingestellt. • Sollte die Höheneinstellung über den Handholm nicht ausreichen besteht weiter die Möglich- keit, den Führungsholm (Abb.7.3;...
Maintenance Maintenance 8.1 General maintenance instructions • Personal injury or damage to the machine may occur. Check all safety-related parts before every use of the machine. • Oil changes must be made according to the recommendations of the respective engine manufacturer.
Maintenance 8.3 Maintenance after 20 operating hours or longer downtime • At regular intervals and at the beginning and end of the season, the moving parts of the unit must be greased or oiled. • There is a grease nipple below the device receptacle on the basic unit, which it regularly lubricates.
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Wiring Diagram 10 Wiring Diagram - Safety Device Reserve technical changes! Name Used - S1 deadman lever - S1 - S2 driving lever - S2 - S3 hydraulic auxiliary drive - S3 - L + ignition coil, engine - L+ - L mass - L-...
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Fault cause and their rectification 11 Fault cause and remedy This chapter describes in more detail the most important faults which can occur during operation on the self-propelled implement. Faults which require major intervention must always be rectified by your specialist workshop. Observe safety instructions! Malfunction: Possible causes:...
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Fault cause and their rectification Malfunction: Possible causes: Remedy: Benzin Motor: - Controller linkage dirty, Gasoline engine Clean governor linkage jammed operates irregularly Moderate - engine stop line defective, Gasoline engine Check line and connections - missing sizes Check earth contact does not go out in Check earth contact stop position...
EG - Konformitätserklärung 12 EG – Konformitätserklärung CE Déclaration de conformité EC Declaration Conformity EG conformiteitsverklaring Nous Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH Empeler Straße 95 D- 46459 Rees erklären, dass das déclarons que le herewith declare verklaren dat het Produkt produit that the product...
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