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6 6 5 5 0 0 P P R R O O | 8 8 0 0 0 0 P P R R O O | 8 8 5 5 0 0 P P R R O O 15.3.2019 Edition: Effective from: FARMET a.s. phone: +420 491 450 111 www.farmet.cz IČ: 46504931 Jiřinková 276 fax: +420 491 450 136 e-mail: farmet@farmet.cz...
PREFACE Dear customer, The agricultural machine you have purchased is a high-quality product of Farmet a.s. Česká Skalice. You can fully utilise the advantages of your machine after thoroughly studying the operating manual. The serial number of the machine is punched on the production label and written in the operating manual (Your Machine Characteristics).
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PREFACE IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 4 | 61...
Transport of persons and animals on the machine structure, Transport of burdens on the machine structure, Aggregation of the machine with another towing equipment than stated in Chapter „8.1“. 1.1 Technical parameters PARAMETERS FANTOM 650 PRO FANTOM 800 PRO FANTOM 850 PRO 6,5 m 8,5m...
MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS 1.3 Safety statement This warning sign warns about an immediate dangerous situation ending with death or severe injury. This warning sign warns about a dangerous situation ending with death or severe injury. This warning sign warns about a situation that may end with a smaller or slight injury. It also warns about dangerous actions related to the activity that could lead to an injury.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The machine is made in accordance with the latest equipment state and approved safety • regulations. However, dangers of user or third person injury or machine damage or creation of other material damage may arise during use. Use the machine only in a technically sound condition, in accordance with its purpose, •...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The operator must not consume alcohol, medicines, narcotic and hallucinogenic • substances that decrease his attention and coordination capabilities while using the machine. If the operator must use medicines prescribed by a physician or uses freely sold medicines, he must be informed by a physician, whether he is capable of responsible and safe operation of the machine under these circumstances.
MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS 3 MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS • The transport means designed for machine transport must have the load capacity minimally identical with the weight of the transported machine. The total weight of the machine is stated on the production label.
MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT 4 MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT The lifting equipment and tying means designed for handling of the machine must have their • load capacity at least identical with the weight of the handled machine. Machine fastening for handling may only be performed in places designed for that and •...
WORK SAFETY LABELS 5 WORK SAFETY LABELS Warning safety labels serve for operator protection. General: • Strictly observe the warning safety labels. • All safety instructions also apply to other users. • Upon damage or destruction of the aforementioned "SAFETY LABEL" located on the machine, THE OPERATOR IS OBLIGED TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE!!! •...
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WORK SAFETY LABELS Travelling and transport on the machine P 37 H structure is strictly forbidden. When working and transporting the P 39 H machine, maintain safe distance from the electric appliances The pressure vessel is under gas and oil P 42 H pressure.
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WORK SAFETY LABELS Fig. 1 - Location of safety labels on the machine FANTOM 650 PRO, 800 PRO, 850 PRO FANTOM 650 PRO 16 | 61...
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WORK SAFETY LABELS FANTOM 800 PRO, FANTOM 850 PRO 17 | 61...
DESCRIPTION 6 DESCRIPTION FANTOM 650 PRO, FANTOM 800 PRO, FANTOM 850 PRO is structurally designed as a semi-mounted folding machine. The basic version consists of a drawbar and a working section. The chassis is aggregated with the pulling vehicle using a height-adjustable loop for guide pin ø50mm (ø70mm or K80 hitch). The chas- sis includes a supporting leg to support the machine after it is disconnected from the tractor.
DESCRIPTION 6.2 Function of the closing (ball) valves • The machine is equipped with two closing (ball) valves and two switching (three-way) valves inside the drawbar, see Fig. 2 and 3. • The external upper ball valve is used for closing the circuit for side frame unfolding (red circuit);...
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DESCRIPTION Fig. 4 - Pole piston-rod valves Used for manual closure of the piston-rods prior to transportation – a safety element. • CLOSED • OPEN 20 | 61...
MACHINE ASSEMBLY AT THE CUSTOMER 7 MACHINE ASSEMBLY AT THE CUSTOMER • The operator must perform the assembly according to the instructions of the producer, best in cooperation with the expert servicing technician determined by the producer. • The operator must secure a functional test of all assembled parts after the completion of the machine assembly.
COMMISSIONING 8 COMMISSIONING • Before taking over the machine, test and check, whether damage occurred during transport and whether all parts contained in the bill of delivery were supplied. • Before commissioning the machine, carefully read this operating manual, especially Chapters 1–5.
The operator may connect the machine exclusively to a tractor that is equipped with a rear three-point suspension and a functional undamaged hydraulic system. • The table of requirements for the towing means for work with the machine: FANTOM 650 PRO 200 – 300 kW (270 – 405 HP) Requirement for the FANTOM 800 PRO 230 –...
COMMISSIONING 8.2 Hydraulics • Connect the hydraulics only when the hydraulic circuits of the machine and the tractor (aggregate) are in a pressure-less condition. • The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Regularly check for leaks and immediately remove obvious damage of all lines, hoses, and pipe unions. •...
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COMMISSIONING HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR FOLDING SIDE AND OUTSIDE FRAMES - ONE RED RING The side frames are folded into the transport position when this circuit branch is pressurized. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR FOLDING SIDE AND OUTSIDE FRAMES - TWO RED RINGS The side frames are unfolded into the working position when this circuit branch is pressurized.
COMMISSIONING 8.2.1 Hydraulic diagram FANTOM 650 PRO, 800 PRO, 850 PRO Control of the flexi-board and supporting leg (blue circuit) : 1 – Control distributor in the tractor 2 – Hydraulic quick-couplers 3 – Three-way valve 4 – Hydraulic cylinder of the supporting leg 5 –...
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COMMISSIONING Folding side and outside frames (red circuit) : 1 – Control distributor in the tractor 6 – Hydraulic cylinder for folding side frames 2 – Hydraulic quick-couplers 7 – Manometer 3 – Ball valve 8 – One-sided hydraulic lock 4 –...
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COMMISSIONING Setting working depth and controlling transport axle (green and yellow circuit) : * – only for FX 800 PRO and FX 850 PRO 6 – Flow divider 1 – Control distributor in the tractor 7 – Combined hydraulic cylinder – setting working depth + transport axle 2 –...
COMMISSIONING 8.2.2 Pressure vessel Never open or adjust (welding, drilling etc.) the pressure vessel (pressure accumulator). The pressure vessel is still under gas pressure even after it has been emptied. Empty the pressure vessel in case of any work on the hydraulics of the machine. The manometer must not show any pressure, or the pressure on the manometer must decrease to 0 bars.
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COMMISSIONING Machine position for folding Machine position for unfolding 31 | 61...
COMMISSIONING 8.3.1 Machine unfolding procedure Machine unfolding procedure – work position Initial position: The machine is lifted on the axle and red valve is open. Unfold the machine using the red circuit and open yellow valve. Draw in the piston-rods of the axle using the yellow circuit into the marginal position, i.e. maximum insertion.
COMMISSIONING 8.3.2 Machine folding procedure Machine Folding Procedure – Transport Position Initial position: The machine is unfolded and recessed, both ball valves outside are opened. Conditions that must be observed prior to the commencement of folding: • the rear section of rollers must be lifted in the maximum position •...
COMMISSIONING Warning!!! The machine must only be transported by the axle, not rollers. 8.3.3 Securing the frames against unfolding during transport • The machine is equipped with mechanical protection against unfolding – it connects both frames. • The operator must use this protection!!! MECHANICAL PROTECTION •...
COMMISSIONING 8.3.4 Agregation to the tractor using the three-point hitch – Transport • If the machine is aggregated into the rear arms of the TBZ (TBZ3), the telescopes of the front tow bar must be secured before transport. The machine is disconnected. Transport position.
COMMISSIONING 8.4 Brake distribution of the machine • The standard version of the machine includes a single-circuit two-line braking system by KNORR BREMSE. • Braking is provided by spring brake cylinders – the parking brake is implemented inside and it is automatic (controlled by a button, see below).
COMMISSIONING 8.4.1 Hand brake control valve • The rear axle brakes are equipped with an automatic manual brake, the function of which is described below. CONTROL BUTTON OF THE MANUAL BRAKE Description of the manual brake RED BUTTON PRESSED RED BUTTON EXTRACTED = MANUAL BRAKE IS NOT ACTIVE (THE MACHINE IS = MANUAL BRAKE IS ACTIVE (THE MACHINE IS RELEASED)
COMMISSIONING 8.4.2 Emergency brake release in case of air leak • It is possible to release the brakes of the machine using special brake release bolts in case of a leak of air from the brake system. • The bolts are included in the installation unit of the brake cylinder. Emergency brake release procedure in case of air leak •...
COMMISSIONING 8.5 Description of the share/chisel replacement • If the ploughshare / chisel wear is high, this working tool must be replaced • Tools required for replacement: • HAMMER • DRIVER - 12 mm • The installation is the same for all types of working parts The machine is sufficiently lifted so that the working part can be removed from the...
REAR ACCESSORIES 9 REAR ACCESSORIES It is possible to install various types of rollers and accessories into the rear parallelogram of the machine: • Segmented roller SDR: Diameter 530 mm Weight 237 kg/m • Double ring roller DRR: Diameter 500 mm Weight 191 kg/m •...
REAR ACCESSORIES 9.1 Quick-change roller system • The machine can be used with or without rollers. • The rollers are attached using a quick-coupling system that provides a fast assembly or disassembly of the rollers. • When replacing rollers, it is recommended to use lifting devices. •...
REAR ACCESSORIES 9.2 Setting the parallelogram The working position of the roller must be parallel to the ground surface. To adjust the position of the roller, proceed as shown in the figure below. 1. Release the securing nut 2. Shortening/extending the nut •...
REAR ACCESSORIES 9.3 Setting the levelling disc The height of the disc can be set by adjusting from the ground. The surface of the soil must be level when the discs pass. Setting the disc levelling is done as follows: 1 –...
REAR ACCESSORIES 9.4 Setting levelling 9.4.1 Levelling pressure The rear levelling row can be adjusted in the following areas: • DOWN PRESSURE OF LEVELLING • SETTING OF FLEXI-BOARDS • ANGLE OF LEVELLING The process of changing the down-pressure of rear levelling: 1 –...
REAR ACCESSORIES 9.4.2 Setting the rear flexiboard 1 – Remove the pin with ring and remove the pin for setting the top stop 2 – Remove the pin with ring and remove the pin for setting the bottom stop 3 – Location of TOP pin 4 –...
MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS 10 MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS Transport position of FANTOM 650 PRO, 800 PRO, 850 PRO • Connect the machine by attaching it to the tractor using the hitch device. • Bring the machine into the transport position chap.8.3.3.
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 1 – Adjusting the front flexiboard 2 – Adjusting the working depth of tracing wheels 3 – Adjusting the rollers 4 – Adjusting the height of the working discs 49 | 61...
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11.1 Adjusting the working depth of the machine • The soil processing depth is set hydraulically from the tractor cabin. • The working depth is set by the GREEN HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT • The soil processing depth is changed in relation to the value of the display unit Working depth adjustment spots using tracing wheels 1 –...
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MACHINE ADJUSTMENT Setting the working depth • The indicator is correctly adjusted when it shows position 0 from the view of the tractor driver and the working parts are touching the ground. 1 – Position 0 2 – View direction when adjusting the indicator 3 –...
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11.2 Adjusting the height of tines behind the transport axle • The machine is equipped with height-adjustable shoes that eliminated the track created by the belts of the pulling vehicle (the position of the shoes is shown in figure below). 1 –...
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11.3 Adjusting the roller pressure The pressure of rollers can be adjusted during work from the tractor cabin using the WHITE hydraulic circuit. • The roller pressure should be set when setting the working depth. • When the working depth is changed, the roller pressure must be set again. •...
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 11.4 Adjusting the efficiency of the flexiboard Flexi-board display device (located on the right side of the machine) • flexiboard efficiency adjusted hydraulically, directly from the tractor cabin. • The flexiboard efficiency is adjusted BY BLUE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT. •...
MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 12 MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Observe the safety instructions for treatment and maintenance. • If it is necessary to weld during the repair and have the machine connected to the tractor, it must have disconnected supply cables from the alternator and the accumulator. •...
MACHINE STORAGE 13 MACHINE STORAGE Long-term machine shutdown : • Store the machine under a roof if possible. • Store the machine on a flat and solid surface with sufficient load capacity. • Clean the machine before storing and conserve so that it is not damaged in any way during storage. Pay special attention to all marked lubrication points and properly lubricate them according to the lubrication plan.
MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 14 MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE • The machine is equipped with self-lubricating cases, therefore the machine does not require any lubrication. • Lubricatin points only on the brake carms of transport axle (1). • Lubricate the wheel bearings (2). 57 | 61...
ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION 15 ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION • Regularly check the tightness of the hydraulic system. • Preventively replace or repair hydraulic hoses, possibly further parts of the hydraulic system showing signs of damage, before oil leaks occur. • Check the condition of hydraulic hoses and perform their timely replacement. The service life of hydraulic hoses includes the time, when they were stored.
MACHINE DISPOSAL AFTER SERVICE LIFE EXPIRY 16 MACHINE DISPOSAL AFTER SERVICE LIFE EXPIRY • The operator must secure during machine disposal that steel parts and parts, in which hydraulic oil or lubricating grease moves are differentiated. • Steel parts must be cut by the operator while observing safety regulations and handed over to the secondary raw material collection point.
6. The warranty is limited to the disassembly and assembly, possibly replacement or repair of the defective part. The decision, whether to replace or repair the defective part, is up to the contractual workshop of Farmet. 7. During the warranty period, only the authorised servicing technician of the manufacturer may perform repairs or other interventions into the machine.
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