FENDT FORMER 12545 PRO Operator's Manual
FENDT FORMER 12545 PRO Operator's Manual

FENDT FORMER 12545 PRO Operator's Manual

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FORMER
Rotary rake
12545 PRO
FCL
025001
AGCO GmbH Fellastraße 1-3 D-90537 Feucht
07.2019
FENDT is a worldwide brand of AGCO
FEL16917904_EN02
© AGCO
Original Operator's Manual
English

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual FORMER Rotary rake 12545 PRO 025001 AGCO GmbH Fellastraße 1-3 D-90537 Feucht 07.2019 FENDT is a worldwide brand of AGCO FEL16917904_EN02 © AGCO Original Operator's Manual English...
  • Page 3 Operator's Manual are therefore non-binding and we reserve the right to make changes. Legal notice Document type: Operator's Manual Product: Rotary rake Model: FORMER 12545 PRO Language: EN – English Publication status: 07 2019 Address: AGCO GmbH Fellastraße 1-3...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.5.13  Fire prevention 12  3.1  Product features 14  3.2  Machine positions 14  3.2.1  Transport position 14  3.2.2  Working position 14  3.2.3  Headland position 14  3.2.4  Parking position 14  3.3  Notices on the machine 14  3.4  Machine components 15  FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 5 Turning at the end of the field 47  7.5  Switching the machine to transport position 48  7.6  Machine storage 49  7.7  Settings 51  7.7.1  Adjusting the swath width 51  7.7.2  Set working width 51  7.7.3  Adjusting working height 52  FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 6 68  10.8.2  Checking gearbox GT-40 oil level 68  10.8.3  Checking transfer gearbox oil level 68  10.9  Tire maintenance 69  10.9.1  Changing wheels 69  10.9.2  Tire pressure 69  10.10  Lubrication instructions 69  11.1  Storage 71  11.2  Disposal 71  FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 7: Warranty And Liability

    1.2.2 Pictograms used Introduction Pictograms are used to highlight passages These operating instructions for the relevant to safety or hazardous areas on FORMER 12545 PRO rotor rake contain the machine. detailed instructions and information re- Pictogram Explanation garding safe use, maintenance, special...
  • Page 8: Storage Of Documentation

    Manual Permissible overall weight This Operator's Manual applies exclusively A-0: Permissible drawbar to the FORMER 12545 PRO rotary rake, load starting from the serial number specified on the back of this manual. The serial number A-1: Permissible axle load,...
  • Page 9: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Introduction EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer AGCO GmbH Johann Georg Fendt Straße 4 87616 Marktoberdorf Germany Product Designation: Rotary rake Type: RE Model: FORMER 12545 PRO The machine meets the relevant provisions of the following directives:  Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC ...
  • Page 10: Intended Use

     Bypassing or decommissioning the ma- risk involved. chine's protective and safety equipment The first few lines below the key word de-  Using an obviously damaged or faulty scribe the nature and source of the po- machine tential risks. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 11: Warning Notices On The Machine

    Warning notices on the machine Number Warning Explanation Before using the machine for the first time, read the Op- erator's Manual and safety instructions. Always observe the Operator's Manual and safety instructions while us- ing the equipment. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

     When assembling, using, troubleshoot- Persons who are unwell or injured or are ing and servicing the machine, always under the influence of medication, drugs, observe the general safety instructions alcohol or exhaustion are prohibited from operating the machine. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 13: Protective Work Wear

     Keep permissible vehicle dimensions in mind.  When operating the tractor hydraulics, make sure that there are no persons  Observe the tractor's permissible axle within the movement range of the lower loads and gross weights. links and top link. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 14: Maintenance Work

     Check for leaks using a piece of card- 2.5.13 Fire prevention board or wood. When doing so, do not Regular maintenance and cleaning of the direct the oil jet towards your body. machine will reduce the risk of fire. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 15 Safety  Remove harvesting residue from the machine.  Listen for unusual noises every time you operate the machine. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 16: Product Features

    The sup- port leg is swung up. 3.2.4 Parking position The rotors are fully raised in the parking Tire pressure position. The support leg is swiveled down- ward. This decal shows the maximum permissible tire pressure. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 17: Machine Components

    Position Designation Towing bracket Support leg Swivel arm Twin leading wheel Gyro Trailing wheel Safety device Tine carrier Transport chassis Tandem wheels Warning sign with lighting Swath former Parking brake Main frame Direction of travel Right Left FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 18: Display Layout

    - The buttons displayed depend on the menu Header - Shows the symbol for (2) and tile of (3) the current menu Function section - Section for displays, images and specific settings - Contents depend on which menu is open FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 19: General Buttons

    - Goes back to the previous menu - Stops an action being implemented Next - Changes the buttons that are visible in the panel - Only available when there are more buttons in the menu than can be displayed at one time FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 20: Menus

    The "Main menu" is displayed when the software is started. The model of the machine, the manufacturer's logo and a version number are displayed in the functions section. Button Function Transport - The "Transport" menu opens. Lifting/Lowering - The "Lifting/Lowering" menu opens - Hidden when the machine is in the transport position FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 21: Transport" Menu

    - Is replaced by the "Switch off lighting" button once acti- vated - Interrupts the current action Switch off lighting - Switches off the lighting - Is replaced by the "Switch on lighting" button once acti- vated - Interrupts the current action FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 22 ISOBUS control system "Transport" menu function section Position Name Description Road transport status - Road transport permitted - Road transport not permitted Locking status - Machine locked to prevent unintentional activation - Machine unlocked FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 23: Lifting/Lowering" Menu

    - Interrupts the current action Lift all rotors - Lifts all rotors into the headland position, taking the se- quential control into account - Is replaced by the "Lower all rotors" button once activated - Interrupts the current action FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 24 - Interrupts the current action Switch off lighting - Switches off the lighting - Is replaced by the "Switch on lighting" button once acti- vated - Interrupts the current action Working Setup - The "Working Setup" menu opens menu FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 25 - Displays the position of the rotors - Rotors are in the headland position - Rotors are in the working position Lift - Lifts the corresponding rotor Lower - Lowers the corresponding rotor - Adjusts the floating position FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 26: Working Setup" Menu

    - Interrupts the current action Decrease swath - Press and hold this button to decrease the swath width width - Interrupts the current action Lifting/Lowering - The "Lifting/Lowering" menu opens menu - Interrupts the current action FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 27 Floating position status - Indicates that the floating position is set - Indicates that the floating position is not System status - Action is being carried out - After the action is completed, this sym- bol is hidden FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 28: On-Board Computer" Menu

    - Starts counting as soon as ISOBUS is activated Hours in use - Shows the number of hours for which the machine has been used since the last reset - Starts counting as soon as ISOBUS is activated FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 29: User Setup" Menu

    - The "Manual Operation" menu opens menu Headland position - The "Headland Position" menu opens Calibrations menu - The "Calibrations" menu opens Diagnostics menu - The "Diagnostics" menu opens Factory Settings - The "Factory Settings" menu opens menu FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 30: Manual Operation" Menu

    System status - Action is being carried out - After the action is completed, this sym- bol is hidden 4.3.8 "Manual Operation" menu The machine is operated manually in the "Manual Operation" menu. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 31 - Swath width: rear rotors Decrease width - Press and hold this button to decrease the working width and the swath width - Interrupts the current action - Working width: front rotors - Swath width: rear rotors FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 32: Headland Position" Menu

    - After the action is completed, this sym- bol is hidden 4.3.9 "Headland position" menu The lifting height of the headland position is adjusted in the "Headland position" menu. Button Function Increase lifting - Increases the lifting height height - Interrupts the current action FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 33: Calibrations" Menu

    - Displays the lifting height that is currently selected for the headland position 4.3.10 "Calibrations" menu The sensors for swivelling the rotors can be calibrated in the "Calibrations" menu. Button Function Start - Starts the calibration process - The "User Setup" menu opens FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 34: Diagnostics" Menu

    Are you sure you want to proceed? During the calibration Auto calibration in process. You can cancel the process at any time. 4.3.11 "Diagnostics" menu Current sensor values and analogue values are displayed in the "Diagnostics" menu. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 35: Factory Settings" Menu

    Voltage - Displays the current voltage Temperature - Displays the current temperature °C of the control unit for the machine electronics 4.3.12 "Factory Settings" menu The Customer Service department can make settings in the "Factory Settings" menu. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 36: Error Messages

    Enter Password - Request to enter the password Input field - For entering the password Error messages There are two error messages. If an error occurs, the function section is highlighted red and the error code is displayed. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 37 There has been a short circuit between the control unit for the machine electronics and the sensor. Short circuit Sensor The connection between the control unit for the ma- chine electronics and the sensor has been inter- Interrupted circuit rupted. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 38: Machine Data

    Technical data Technical data Machine data General FORMER 12545 PRO Power demand [kW/hp] 59/80 PTO shaft speed [RPM] PTO stub shaft 1 3/8" (6-piece) Required hydraulic connections Power Beyond or 1 x SA + return or 1 x Max. permissible hydraulic pressure [bar]...
  • Page 39: Noise Information

    To calculate the actual noise pollution for users, a corresponding sound level meas- urement is required on-site on the vehicle that is being used. For new vehicles, this value can also be taken from the vehicle registration (vehicle documents) if required. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 40: Axle Loads, Gross Weight And Minimum Ballast Required

    Distance between center of lower link balls and center of gravity of rear- mounted attachment/rear-mounted ballast of towed machine: d = 0 See Operator's Manual for the tractor See Operator's Manual for front-mounted attachment Measure See Section 5.1 Machine data FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 41: Assembling The Machine

     The profile tubes overlap by at least half their length L in the longest operating state.  The safety distance to the yoke end of the crosspiece joint is maintained at a = 25 mm in the shortest operating state. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 42  Check that the profile tube overlaps at its longest operating state. It must be at least half of the length when pushed to- gether. Cornering as tightly as possible  Pull the two halves of the transmission shaft apart. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 43: Attachment To The Tractor

     Raise the lower links until the weight is 7.1.1 Start-up taken off the support leg.  Check the maintenance intervals (see Section 10.1 Maintenance intervals) to see when maintenance work is due and perform this work correctly. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 44: Fitting The Transmission Shaft

    7.1.4 Connect the hydraulics is positioned horizontally. Tractors with Power Beyond  Lock the lower links in this position.  Connect the hydraulic hoses to the  Maintain this position when the ma- Power Beyond connections. chine is in use. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 45: Connect The Lighting

     Insert the 7-pin plug for the lighting into Color Connection the socket on the tractor.  Check that the lights on the machine Green Unpressurized return or free are functioning. coupling on the DA FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 46: Connecting The Isobus

    (brake) (1) to the yellow coupling head  Observe the legal stipulations that are of the tractor. applicable to road traffic.  Connect the red coupling head (supply) (2) to the red coupling head on the trac- tor. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 47: Switching The Machine To Working Position

     Make sure there is no-one within the swivelling range of the machine. All rotors lower into the working position. The floating position is set automatically.  Switch off the tractor engine. Tine covers FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 48: Using The Machine

     Repeat the process until all tine carriers parts have been attached to all four rotors. Rotating rotors can trap persons and cause serious injury.  Make sure there is no-one within the operating range of the rotors. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 49: Turning At The End Of The Field

    The rotors will lower into working position. Driving with the rotor lowered but stationary can cause damage to the sward. Swaths that are as straight and uniform as possible make work easier for the ma- chines following on behind. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 50: Switching The Machine To Transport Position

    (3) of the tine carrier into the Rotating rotors can trap persons recess on the bracket (4). and cause serious injury.  Make sure there is no-one within the operating range of the rotors. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 51: Machine Storage

     Wait until all machine parts have Holder for tine covers stopped rotating.  Take the tine covers (1) out of the hold-  Only approach the machine once it is ers on the frame. no longer running. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 52  Pivot the support leg (2) downwards.  Secure the support leg with the linch pin.  Unhook the carrier chains from the trac- tor.  Lower the lower links of the tractor until the machine rests on the support leg. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 53: Settings

    Storing the brake coupling heads 7.7.2 Set working width  First disconnect the red brake coupling The working width is set in the "Working head. Setup" menu.  Then disconnect the yellow coupling head. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 54: Adjusting Working Height

     Pull the spacer (2) and the swath cloth sponding rotor holder (3) off the screw (4).  Place the spacer and the swath cloth holder onto the screw in the appropriate order for the desired position.  Secure this adjustment with the nut. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Swath Formation

    Front rotor output time. For clean crop pickup, the lateral inclination must be set precisely. Rear rotor  Remove the linch pin (1).  Pull the rod (2) out.  Move the rod to the appropriate posi- tion. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 56 Setting is carried out at the trailing wheels of the rotor chassis on the front rotors. Tandem axle  Loosen the two bolts (1) and the lock nut (2) on the adjusting screw (3).  Turn the adjusting screw to the desired position. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 57: Adjusting The Longitudinal Inclination

    The sequential control can be set in two ways.  Depending on the meters driven  Depending on the time Adjusting the longitudinal inclination Recommended setting: a = 0 cm (The outer tine carrier in the direction of travel just touches the ground.) FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 58: Setting The Two-Rotor Operation Mode

    The front rotors remain in rear rotors the transport position.  Select the "Transport" menu. Lift individual Lifts the corre-  Press and hold the "Un- rotors sponding rotors lock" button for three sec- onds. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 59 Special equipment can be ordered from your dealer. Install the special equipment according to the assembly instructions supplied.  ISOBUS retrofit kit for tractors  ISOBUS joystick  LED work lights  Spare wheel 16 x 6.50-8 with holder FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 60 High degree of forage con- Working height set too low Set the working height higher (see tamination Section 7.7.3 Adjusting working height) Irregular swath form Swath formation set incorrectly Adjust swath formation (see Sec- tion 7.7.5 Adjusting the swath for- mation) FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 61 No value on the hectare Speed signal cannot be found Check the settings for the speed counter signal in the "User Setup" menu. Check the "travel speed" value in the "Diagnostics" menu. If no value is displayed, contact a specialist workshop. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 62: After Hitting An Obstacle

    Emergency operation  Switch off the machine.  Switch off the tractor engine. 9.2.1 Lifting rotors into the transport position  Remove the ignition key.  Select the "Manual Operation" menu.  Check the machine for damage. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 63: Lowering Rotors Into Working Position

    9.2.5 Setting the swath width in emergency operation  Select the "Manual Operation" menu.  Use the checkboxes to select the two rear rotors.  Press the "Increase width" button until the desired width is reached. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 64: Maintenance Intervals

    Check transmission shaft Transmission shaft maintenance Check the hydraulic hoses Replace hydraulic hoses Drain the water from the compressed air reservoir Check the thickness of the brake pads Check transmission oil level Change gearbox oil Check tire pressure FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 65: Cleaning

     Tighten nuts and bolts in accordance 50 km after each wheel change. with the tightening torques. 10.4 Decals  After each use, check that all decals on the machine are present and legible.  Replace any illegible, damaged or missing decals. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 66: Transmission Shaft Maintenance

    The time in storage must not exceed two years. The date of manu- facture is printed on the hydraulic hose.  Have hydraulic hoses replaced by a specialist workshop. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 67 Maintenance Hydraulic plan FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 68 Electromagnetically operated 2/2- Opening the line to extend the DA hydraulic cylinder 15 way valve DA hydraulic cylinder Lifting the front left rotor Valve block Current divider One way restrictor valve One way restrictor valve Pressure filter Non-return valve FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 69: Brake System Maintenance

    Backing material Brake drum  Measure the thickness a of both brake pads.  If a ≤ 5 mm, ensure the brake pads are replaced by your specialist workshop.  Compare the thicknesses of both brake pads. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 70: Drain The Water From The Compressed Air Reservoir

    - Oil type: SAE 85W-90 GL5.  Screw the oil level check plug (1) back - Fill quantity: 4 liters. in and securely tighten it.  Screw the oil level check plug (1) back in and securely tighten it. FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 71: Tire Maintenance

    Front swivel arm hydraulic cyl- Lubricate As required Multipurpose inder grease Twin wheel swivel axle Lubricate As required Multipurpose grease Axle guide Lubricate 1) 3 cm Multipurpose grease Swath formation adjustment Lubricate 1) 10 cm Multipurpose mechanism grease FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 72 Brake linkage Lubricate As required Multipurpose grease Brake shaft bearing Lubricate As required Multipurpose grease Observe the correct dose. With commercial grease guns, approx. 1 cm³ grease is conveyed per stroke. Lubrication points on the machine FORMER 12545 PRO...
  • Page 73: Storage

    Most of your machine and its transport packaging consist of recyclable materials. Packing  Leave the disposal of the transport packaging to the dealer who assembled the machine. Machine  Make sure that the machine and any ac- cessories are disposed of correctly. FORMER 12545 PRO...

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