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STRAW CHOPPER WARNING CAREFULLY READ THE CONTENTS THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ON THE CD BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE...
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Congratulations , you have purchased one of the best straw choppers currently available on the market: designed straw choppers TATOMA are conceived to make your job easier, save time and therefore improve the performance, benefits and profitability of your farm.
1. INTRODUCTION The serial number plate is located on the right-side of the tub front. Congratulations on purchasing your new TATOMA Straw chopper. With This number must be recorded in the Registration and Inspection proper use and the correct preventive maintenance your mixer will last for Certificate to correctly identify your TATOMA mixer.
Business address: Polígono industrial Las Paules 53-55 22400 Monzón (Huesca) España Declares sole responsibility that the towed mixer Models: E-350, EM-350, D-350 E-650, EM-650, D-650 are manufactured in compliance with the following directives: - Machine Directive 2006/42/CEE - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/CE...
Check that the mixer comes with all accessories and optional items requested. After delivery of the mixer and before commissioning, TATOMA qualified personnel, will instruct the owner or personnel in charge of it on how to operate it, its maintenance and safety standards to consider for proper use.
Towing the mixer using vehicles by unqualified personnel unsuitable for this purpose. TATOMA offers a 12 month warranty against defects in workmanship for its entire range of products. The validity of the guarantee will be susceptible b) Improper use of the mixer, or for...
STRAW CHOPPER 6. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 7. WARNINGS AND SAFETY REGULATIONS Operating and handling this mixer is limited to competent and TAKE NOTE! This safety alert symbol appearing in this manual is experienced persons. Likewise, anyone operating or working near the to bring your attention to the instructions involving your personal mixer must use common sense.
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STRAW CHOPPER DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This sign word is limited to the Warning! Danger, rotating most extreme situations, for machine components which due to functional cardan shafts can cause Front reasons, cannot be monitored.
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Before using the machine, check that all safety devices are in place and in training by TATOMA. good condition. If the protection is removed for maintenance or a repair, Respect, reinstall immediately after completing the maintenance or repair.
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STRAW CHOPPER By lowering the stand, make sure there is no risk of crushing. Check for people before putting the mixer in movement. Beware of onlookers, especially children. Always look around to make sure it is Handle the hitching elements of the mixer and the tractor with work gloves safe to start the engine and move the unit.
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STRAW CHOPPER Keep a safe distance from ditches, canals, ditches, slopes, forrows, Always keep the vehicle running to provide engine braking when going etc.., as the ground can give way and cause the mixer and the tractor to downhill.
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STRAW CHOPPER Do no open the machine protections when they are running or handle The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most areas, however, some prohibit their use. All highway lighting should be checked and the moving elements such as the unloading belt, etc..
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STRAW CHOPPER If an accident like this should occur, go to the nearest medical facility Always use a security system to lock the wheels, such as parking chocks. Never use a jack to support or sustain the machine while immediately.
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STRAW CHOPPER 7.3. INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS ON THE JOB Do not weld to the rim with the tyre fitted. Welding can cause an explosion of the air / gas mix caused by the wheel on catching fire due Loading Instructions: to high temperatures.
TATOMA does not assume any responsibility for the use of unauthorized parts and / or accessories that may cause damage as a result of their use.
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STRAW CHOPPER Lubrication table: 8.1. AFTER WORK: After operation, set the brakes, disconnect all power units, stop the engine and remove the keys from the ignition. COMOPONENT TYPE OF LUBRICANT INTERVALS Store in an area away from human activity. Brush or spray lightly every 40 ...
Check the seal. Excessive bearing Contamination. In case of loss or damage, the user can contact TATOMA and request a failure See the information new copy of this manual, specifying the serial number, model and year of Excessive load.
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Health and Safety at Work. TATOMA declines all responsibility for damage or injury to people or material damage caused by non compliance of the regulations, warnings and...
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STRAW CHOPPER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CONTENTS 4.6. M 1. S OVING BOTTOM TRAW CHOPPER DESCRIPTION 4.7. E XTENDED STOPPAGE OF THE CHOPPER 1.1. I NTRODUCTION 5. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 1.2. U SING THE STRAW CHOPPER 5.1. O 1.3. M VERALL IMENSIONS AIN PARTS OF THE STRAW CHOPPER 5.2.
If other machines are used (loading the chopper), these activities will be coordinated by the chopper TATOMA designs its straw choppers thinking of how to facilitate your operator. daily work, save you time and therefore improve performance and your farm´s profits.
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The distribution of chopped straw is produced through a side discharge chopping use at poultry facilities. nozzle, which can be supplied with a rotary option. A cutting turbine equipped with TATOMA designed straw choppers are simply built and made with interchangeable cutting blades highly resistant steels.
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STRAW CHOPPER MAIN COMPONENTS 1. Hitch 2.- Cardan 3.- Chute 4.- Distributor 5.- Box 6.- Tailgate 7.- Cleaning window 8.- Foot stand 9.- Guide support 10.- Tailgate elevation cylinder 11.- Chopping turbine 12.- Blowing turbine 13.-Moving bottom belt 14.- Belt speed regulator DETAILS CHOPPING SYSTEM Figure 1.5: Straw chopper E/D-350.
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STRAW CHOPPER THE "E / M"MODEL IS FOR CATTLE On the “E / M" straw chopper model the cutting turbine is replaced by two cutting rollers (R), specially designed for chopping straw for cattle (see As in other models, a Figure 1.9).
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STRAW CHOPPER MAIN COMPONENTS 1-. Hitch 2.- Cardan 3.- Chute 4.- Distributor 5.- Box 6.- Tailgate 7.- Cleaning window 8.- Foot stand 9.- Guide support 10.- Tailgate elevation cylinder 11.- Blowing turbine 12.- Comb 13.-Chopping roller 14.- Moving bottom belt 15.- Belt speed regulator DETAILS CHOPPING SYSTEM...
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STRAW CHOPPER The main components of the different straw chopper models are described as follows: CHOPPING SYSTEM Highly robust construction materials, able to work continuously and successfully for numerous hours. In general, the elements have been engineered taking into account that the parts are subject to wear and tear and must be easily and readily replaceable.
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STRAW CHOPPER Fold-down tailgate: The rear folding tailgate enables straw chopper loading It is closed and opened by hydraulic cylinders The tailgate is fitted with set of support guides (S) which guarantees that the straw bale will be held even when the Fold-down tailgate is not completely closed.
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STRAW CHOPPER Under no circumstances should access be gained to the box while the machine is working. If it is necessary to access the box for maintenance or repair, it should only be carried out by the most experienced personnel, and with the mixer totally stopped and the ignition key in the hands of the person who is going to access the mixer and the cardan disconnected from the tractor PTO.
STRAW CHOPPER STRAW CHOPPER INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 2.2. PTO. 2.1. HITCHES Choppers are equipped with a PTO provided with appropriate protections to connect to the tractor. A cardan type friction clutch transmission is supplied, optionally; a universal joint can be supplied as an option.
STRAW CHOPPER To use the Foot stand proceed as follows: Once the chopper has been hitched up raise the Foot stand as high as possible to avoid hitting any obstacles on the ground when running. Chopper hitch Bring the tractor towards chopper hitch while respecting at all time the safety recommendations in this manual.
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Can be operated from inside the cab, in a comfortable manner without adopting forced positions. Cannot be operated inadvertently or accidentally. TATOMA disclaims all liability for accidents resulting from failure to comply with the above recommendations for Figure 25: Unprotected solenoid valves mounting the control levers inside the cab of the tractor.
Each control element (according to option), is appropriately marked with a sticker indicating the function of each of these elements. Should these All TATOMA choppers are fitted with triangular reflectors at the rear. become damaged; the machine user can request new ones from the official dealer or directly from Tatoma.
STRAW CHOPPER A kit for driving on the road can Warning! The maximum flow of oil input into the chopper also be fitted as an option (see must not exceed 40 l / min. section 6). Electrical connections - Basic installation: Weighing scale. A connector is supplied to Figure 2.9: Signalling connect in the tractor power outlet or cigarette lighter in the cab (see Figure 2.22).
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STRAW CHOPPER Figure 2.13: Lighting and signalling connector List of poles: L: Left indicator Figure 2.12: Three-pole connector R. Right indicator 31: Ground (Negative) List of poles: 54: Brake light 15/30: Positive Warning Respect polarity when ...
2. Hitch the straw chopper to the tractor with the power required. Section 5 of this manual includes a power requirements table This machine is the result of a wealth of experience acquired by TATOMA. depending on the capacity of the straw chopper. For hitching, do as...
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TATOMA declines all accidents. responsibility for any damage to persons or things caused by inadequate...
STRAW CHOPPER The machine should then be manoeuvred empty, turning to the right For safety reasons, all previously mentioned checks must be and to the left checking that nothing unusual occurs during driving. conducted when the tractor and chopper are stopped. Following the previous instructions, the operator should be sufficiently confident in the use of the machines.
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STRAW CHOPPER The chopper must be completely stopped for loading. The driver of the tractor must avoid at all times the presence of unauthorized persons in the vicinity of the working area of the chopper. The driver of the auxiliary vehicle must ensure that no objects or people are within range that may hinder or cause accidents while loading the chopper.
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STRAW CHOPPER The chopper should be handled by only one person, who will coordinate the actions of others or machines should their intervention be required. The driver of the tractor must avoid at all times the presence of unauthorized persons in the vicinity of the working area of the chopper.
STRAW CHOPPER 3.3. DISTRIBUTION The straw is ejected horizontally through the side chute at a distance that can reach up to 18 meters. For the distribution of the chopped straw the side chute is used, which is located on the right side of the straw chopper. The rotating chute does not allow such a broad scope, however it ensures the distribution of chopped straw to places difficult to reach.
STRAW CHOPPER In the case of electronic adjustment, the belt speed of the moving floor The gearbox of the turbine is coupled to its shaft and consists of a rotary can be adjusted with two screws, one for low and the other for high (T) lever (P).
STRAW CHOPPER To start up the machine again: Maximum load tests: After the above test, a full load should be performed until the maximum Check the external condition of the chopper, mechanisms, protections capacity of the box (two or three bales of straw or silage, depending on etc.
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STRAW CHOPPER Remove the chopper control from the tractor cab and leave them on hydraulic block column stand (depending on model). Deactivate the electrical and hydraulic connections and the service brake (see section 2.6). Disengage the tractor PTO and leave it properly supported on the chopper.
STRAW CHOPPER MAINTENANCE OF THE CHOPPER Maintenance operations Timescale 4.1. GENERAL INDICATIONS FOR THE MAINTENANCE All cleaning and maintenance operations should be carried out with the Grease the points indicated (See drawings) Start up Weekly machine stopped and with the ignition key for the machine under the control of the person who carries out the operation.
4.3. LEVEL TESTS Maintenance of the machine during a period of guarantee should be Moving bottom Gear and Speed Reducer carried out exclusively by TATOMA personnel. Non-compliance of the aforementioned will mean the automatic loss of the guarantee. The following maintenance operations should be carried out only by specialised technicians.
STRAW CHOPPER Check that the oil is suitable according to the indications on Table 4.2 (See 4.4. GREASING section 4.2) Each movement and transmission point of the machine should be cleaned The straw chopper must be placed on level ground, levels should be and greased weekly using the greasers fitted for this purpose.
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STRAW CHOPPER GREASING POINTS Cardan Chute cylinder Figure 4.5: Greasing points Hitch and Foot stand Transmission bearing and reel Page 46...
STRAW CHOPPER 4.5. WHEELS AND TYRES 4.6. MOVING BOTTOM If the tyres are not sufficiently inflated Cleaning the moving bottom damage can be caused to the internal Clean the moving bottom belt weekly by removing the flap (P) of the structure well premature...
For safety reasons, checking and adjusting the chain tension of the unloading belt should be carried out by qualified personnel from TATOMA. 4.7. EXTENDED STOPPAGE OF THE CHOPPER If for some reason the chopper had to be stopped for a prolonged period, it should be parked following the instructions contained in Section 3.6 of this manual, in addition to the aforementioned, it is advisable to...
2650 2590 Chopper 650 2660 2910 Right Left 2.23 2.78 80/59 kW 10/80 2850 Table 5.1: Table of characteristics * See diagrams on following pages data descriptions information only TATOMA reserves right modify design specifications with prior notice. Page 50...
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In the following diagrams on the next page, the sizes indicated on the previous table are indicated. The data and descriptions are for information only TATOMA reserves the right to Figure 5.1: Straw chopper modify the design or specifications with no prior notice.
STRAW CHOPPER 5.4. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Other equipment Fixed wheels and foot stand Prolongation of the box 1 m without side (only Model 350 without wheels) Hydraulic Foot stand Manual speed regulator 3 solenoid valves Manual speed regulator 4 solenoid valves Electric speed regulator Swivel chute Road homologation kit (see Table 6.2)
STRAW CHOPPER HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS 05 - Solenoid valve centre in H - 1 Coil 12Vdc 06 - Solenoid valve A and B with T - 2 Coils 12Vdc 07 - Closed centre solenoid valve- 2 Coils 12Vdc Figure 5.4: Hydraulic diagram 08 - Sandwich regulation valve in A 09 - Moment bi-directional flow control valve 01 - Proportional flow regulator...
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STRAW CHOPPER 04 - Three station block, control at 130 bar Ref.- 30350100 05 - Solenoid valve centre in H - 1 Coil 12Vdc Ref.30340405 Ground speed adjustment electronic card 08 - Sandwich valve reg. Adjustment screw maximum in A ref. 40550150 floor speed 06 - Solenoid valve A and B with T - 2 Coils 12Vdc Ref.-...
Incident Possible cause Repair Check that there are no Repairs will be carried out by qualified personnel from TATOMA. Before foreign bodies that may starting any work the steps to be followed should be studied Mechanical jam obstruct the movement of ...
STRAW CHOPPER 7.1. WARNINGS If an abnormal sound is heard from the feed belt or it stops unexpectedly, completely stop the chopper and see if there are any obstacles inside the box to impede the functioning of the chopping system. ...
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STRAW CHOPPER Thank you for placing your trust in our product.