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  • Page 1 LEXION 580 R Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 77349 Find manuals at http://best-manuals.com/search?&s=CLA-2943472...
  • Page 3 77350 EC declaration of conformity corresponds to EC directive 98/37/EC CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (Name of supplier) Postfach 11 63 D-33426 Harsewinkel (full address of the manufacturer - an authorised representative established in the Community must also give the business name and the...
  • Page 4 Combine harvester (type - serial number - trade name) 585 - from 585 00960 - LEXION 580 R to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC Appendix I and to the requirements of the other relevant Directives 2004/108/EC.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    77349 Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 General Information ............. . 19 1.1.1 How to use this manual .
  • Page 6 77349 4 Specifications 4.1 LEXION 580R - Type 585 ............66 4.1.1 Cab / Operator's platform .
  • Page 7 5.9 Accumulator ..............157 5.9.1 Filling the accumulator for CLAAS AUTO CONTOUR II ......157 5.9.2 Special tool for filling the CLAAS AUTO CONTOUR II accumulator .
  • Page 8 5.12.16Stopping the engine ............176 5.12.17Engaging/disengaging the CLAAS 4-Trac system ....... . . 176 5.12.18Towing the machine .
  • Page 9 7.1 CLAAS CEBIS on-board information system ........
  • Page 10 77349 7.14 Partial width selection ............233 7.15 Yield meter .
  • Page 11 77349 8.1.3 Setting the cutting angle of HP feed rake conveyor (optional equipment) to the basic setting (from serial no..up to serial no..) ......... . . 283 8.1.4 Setting the cutting angle of HP feed rake conveyor (optional equipment) to the basic setting (from serial no.
  • Page 12 77349 8.4 Universal rotor ..............322 8.4.1 Axial rotors .
  • Page 13 77349 8.6.13 Engaging and disengaging grain tank unloading ........354 8.6.14 Grain tank access .
  • Page 14 77349 9.1.3 Correct tension of steel roller chains ......... . . 388 9.1.4 Belts .
  • Page 15 77349 9.9 Elevator chains ..............423 9.9.1 Tensioning the grain elevator chain (machine without yield meter) .
  • Page 16 77349 9.10.41Installing belt (21) (from serial no..) ......... . 484 9.10.42Removing the belt (25) .
  • Page 17 77349 9.12 Fire extinguisher ..............529 9.12.1 Checking the fire extinguisher .
  • Page 18 77349 10.6.4 Identify the coolant type ........... . . 554 10.6.5 Coolant mixing ratio .

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Have the post harvest check / annual check performed regularly by your CLAAS dealer. A combination of the prescribed maintenance work with the post harvest check is recommended.
  • Page 20 The structure of these subassemblies is the same in all chapters. Different product groups have different document structures based on subassemblies. CLAAS always takes care to keep these document structures based on subassemblies identical in any documents. Search and find...

  • Page 21: Validity Of Operator's Manual

    77351 28063 1.1.2 Validity of Operator's manual The present Manual applies to the following machine / front attachment: Designation Type Machine serial number from LEXION 580 R 585 00960 ― 00 0294 347 2 - BA LEXION 580R - 12/09...

  • Page 22: General Information

    2 General Information 2.1 Road traffic 77352 2 General Information 2.1 Road traffic In addition to his driving licence, the operator must always carry the copy of the vehicle type approval reg- istration issued by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (the German Federal Motor Vehicle Executive). A warning triangle and, on machines over 4 t permissible total weight, at least one wheel chock must always be car- ried on the combine.
  • Page 23 2 General Information 2.1 Road traffic 77352 Registration As a self propelled working machine with a maximum speed of more than 20 km/h, the combine is subject to registration and needs to have licence plates fitted. As a self propelled working machine with a maximum speed of up to 20 km/h, the combine is not subject to registration and does not need to have licence plates fitted.

  • Page 24: Important Notice

    (acci- dent prevention). CLAAS is in no way liable for any damage or personal injury caused through the use of other than original or approved CLAAS parts, accessories and ancillary equipment.

  • Page 25: Identification Plate / Serial Number

    2 General Information 2.3 Identification plate / Serial number 77352 2.3 Identification plate / Serial number 3903 A = Equipment options B = Permissible gross vehicle weight C = Type D = Identification no. (serial no.) E = Permissible front axle load F = Year of construction G = Rated engine power of combine-harvester (kW)

  • Page 26: Identification Plate

    2.3 Identification plate / Serial number 77352 When ordering spare parts and in case of technical questions, indicate the machine number of the CLAAS combine and when the engine, front attachments, cut- terbar and maize picker are concerned, also the respective serial numbers.

  • Page 27: Straw Chopper Identification Plate

    2 General Information 2.3 Identification plate / Serial number 77352 21372 2.3.4 Straw chopper identification plate The chopper serial number is provided on the right side panel. (Fig. 5) 8416 5877 2.3.5 Cab serial number The cab serial number is located at the top of the left hand side, at the rear of the frame.

  • Page 28: Attachment Parts / Machine Body

    2 General Information 2.4 Attachment parts / machine body 77352 2.4 Attachment parts / machine body 107774 2.4.1 Access to the workplace and mainte- nance areas The operator's workplace / driver's seat (1) is in the machine cab. The operating elements in the workplace are used to start or shut down the machine.
  • Page 29 2 General Information 2.4 Attachment parts / machine body 77352 – Enter the maintenance area at the left-hand oper- ator's platform (3) via the front ladder (2) in order to enter the cab, clean the left-hand cab window, adjust the mirror and remove grain tank samples –...

  • Page 30: Safety Rules

    3 Safety Rules 3.1 Safety rules 77353 3 Safety Rules 3.1 Safety rules 45097 3.1.1 General information The CE mark and the enclosed declaration of con- formity document that the self-propelled machine fulfils the safety regulations of the EC Machinery Directive.

  • Page 31: Intended Use

    These instructions involve your safety – observe them at all times! 106459 3.1.3 Intended use The CLAAS combine harvester is designed exclusively for professional use in line with the recognised regula- tions of agricultural practices in agricultural harvesting of grain.

  • Page 32: Reasonable Foreseeable Misuse

    The manufacturer accepts no lia- bility for damage resulting from this. All liability is borne by the user. Misuse of the CLAAS combine harvester includes: • Use of areas and premises that are not described in the operator's manual as workplaces •...

  • Page 33: Transporting Passengers, Instructor, Operating Personnel

    3 Safety Rules 3.1 Safety rules 77353 • Never run the engine in a closed building! • Clothing worn by the operator must be close-fit- ting. Avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts or ties. • Handle fuel with care. – It is highly flammable. Never refuel the machine in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks.

  • Page 34: Leaving The Combine Harvester

    3 Safety Rules 3.1 Safety rules 77353 5963 3.1.8 Leaving the combine harvester • When leaving the combine harvester, ensure that it will not roll away (apply parking brake, chock blocks). Shut off the engine, remove the main switch key (ignition key) and lock the operator’s cab! •...

  • Page 35: Air Conditioner

    • Be especially careful when working on the accu- mulators! Accumulators are under high pressure! • With valve-controlled hydraulic accumulators – as for example on the CLAAS Autopilot – first slacken the short-circuit bolt before carrying out any repair work at the hydraulic accumulator. This is necessary to relieve the hydraulic pressure.

  • Page 36: Decommissioning And Disposal

    The operating materials in the machine require special disposal and must not be released into the environ- ment. More information on disposal can be obtained from the local authorities responsible, your CLAAS dealer or the CLAAS service department. – Do not dispose of products marked with the symbol (1) in your domestic waste at the end of their service life.

  • Page 37: Cylinder Safety Lock

    3 Safety Rules 3.1 Safety rules 77353 5970 3.1.15 Cylinder safety lock Danger! Work under raised front attachment (cutterbar, maize picker head etc.) only when you are sure that the front attachment is safely supported! – Completely raise the feed rake conveyor. –...

  • Page 38: Battery Isolating Switch

    3 Safety Rules 3.1 Safety rules 77353 5972 3.1.17 Battery isolating switch The battery isolating switch (H) can cut the entire power supply of the machine. Designation OFF (switch off by turning anticlockwise) ON (switch on by turning clockwise) – In case of emergency and for maintenance work, disconnect the battery isolating switch.

  • Page 39: Jack Up The Machine

    3 Safety Rules 3.1 Safety rules 77353 11229 3.1.19 Jack up the machine Danger! Jacking up the machine. Death or serious injury. – Use jack / jack stand with sufficient capacity. – Use reliable jack / jack stand. – Use jack / jack stand on solid and level ground.

  • Page 40: Hydraulic System

    4 For lifting the machine, use lift eyes and/or a car- rying beam at the front. If such equipment is not available, please contact your CLAAS dealer. 5 Use only flawless and sufficiently dimensioned lift- ing devices for lifting the machine.

  • Page 41: Danger Of Injury Due To Escaping Hydraulic Liquid

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