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RATOON XL
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Fixed tines or NSH
Serial no.: 100-XXX

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  • Page 1 RATOON XL Fixed tines or NSH Serial no.: 100-XXX...
  • Page 3 RATOON XL Type Fixed tines/NSH Congratulations on the purchase of your new RATOON XL. For safety reasons and to achieve optimum service from the product, please read the User Guide before use. © Copyright 2011. All rights reserved, DALBO A/S.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SAFETY ............................6 ............................6 ENERAL ............................7 YDRAULICS ............................7 SSEMBLY ........................7 AINTENANCE AND REPAIR ..........................8 OAD TRANSPORT ............................8 ORRECT USE TECHNICAL DATA ........................... 9 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ......................10 ............................10 ELIVERY LIMITATIONS TO USE ........................
  • Page 6: Safety

    RATOON XL Safety This symbol appears in the instruction manual each time there is a safety warning concerning your safety, the safety of others or functionality of the machine. All safety instructions must be observed and made available to all users of the machine.
  • Page 7: Hydraulics

    RATOON XL Hydraulics • Lower machine fully for any repair work on the hydraulic system. Relieve hydraulic pressure, switch engine off and remove ignition key. • Clean hydraulic connections thoroughly before reconnecting. When con- necting hydraulic hoses to tractor hydraulics, ensure they are not under pressure.
  • Page 8: Road Transport

    RATOON XL Road transport • All safety and warning precautions mandatory by law must be fitted and tested before transporting the machine on public roads. The driver is re- sponsible for fitting the correct lighting and number plate required in ac- cordance with applicable legislation.
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    RATOON XL Technical data RATOON XL Fixed tines Spring bolt Hydraulic stone protection (NSH) Number of tines Width [cm] Max. depth [cm] HP (recommended) Weight in kg: Without follower 1100 1100 1130 1350 Weight of follower Hydraulic requirements: Double-acting Single-acting...
  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    RATOON XL How to use this manual The sequence of subject matter in this manual can seem illogical. Please re- fer to the table of contents for page numbers for individual items. The manual is divided into main sections: • Safety •...
  • Page 11: Limitations To Use

    RATOON XL Limitations to use The following describes what the machine can and cannot be used for: • Can only be used for breaking down agricultural land under cultivation. Fields on which the machine is used must be in a good state of agricultural maintenance, i.e. without major unevenness, rocks or potholes.
  • Page 12: Description Of The Machine

    RATOON XL Description of the machine RATOON XL is a heavy-duty grubber. It is ideal for loosening and working soil which has been over-compacted, e.g. in plough troughs and foragre. The ma- chine has a V-shaped main frame on which the tines are mounted. It is avail-...
  • Page 13: Connecting And Disconnecting

    Clean the snap coupling thoroughly with a cloth before connection to the tractor. and down. This protects the tractor and machine if the ground is uneven. Hydraulics The NSH version of the RATOON XL requires a single-acting hydraulic outlet connected to the hydraulic stone protection system. Hose markings...
  • Page 14: Disconnection

    RATOON XL  Connect snap coupling to a single-acting outlet on the tractor. Clean the snap coupling thoroughly with a cloth before connection to the tractor. Disconnection • Lower support leg to parking position and lower machine to the ground.
  • Page 15: Setting Up

    RATOON XL Setting up The RATOON XL is very simple to work with. The machine's design makes it very easy to set up. Always check frame angle before use to ensure optimum use of the machine. Adjusting main frame To achieve uniform soil cultivation, the main frame must be horizontal longi- tudinally and latitudinally.
  • Page 16: Machine With Support Wheels

    With the support wheels fitted, it is possible to use a greater degree of the tractor's lift whilst maintaining constant depth. Fig. 4 RATOON XL with support wheels fitted. (A) indicates the top bar used to adjust depth.
  • Page 17: Operation

    RATOON XL Operation When working with the RATOON XL the tines can hit stones. Replacing spring bolt Fig. 6 If the spring bolt (A) breaks, drive the remains of the bolt out of the holes and fit a new one.
  • Page 18 This can increase the risk of damage to the system. Check all the accumulators on the machine at least once a year for leaks and to ensure that the precharge pressure is set correctly. Contact an authorized DALBO dealer for more information.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    RATOON XL Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedy • Frame is not hori- • Adjust the frame using the top bar. zontal Uneven working • Tines not uniform- • Adjust tines uniformly depth ly adjusted Page 19...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    RATOON XL Maintenance Good maintenance ensures long service life and optimum use. Grease nip- ples are fitted where wear is heaviest.  Tighten all screw connections after first working day. Check all split pins and bolts to avoid mechanical failure. Check hydraulic system for leaks.
  • Page 21: Replacement And Repairs

    Bleed the system by applying pressure up to 150 bar and then depressurising to 0 bar again. Repeat several times. NEVER try to dismantle the accumulator in the system. It is charged with nitrogen gas under high pressure. This unit must be serviced by an authorised DALBO ser- vice engineer only. Page 21...
  • Page 22: Replacing Wear Parts

    RATOON XL Replacing wear parts Replace on a level surface with the machine connected to a tractor and sus- pended from the lift. Support the machine properly, and do not walk beneath Do not walk under the machine unless it is properly supported.
  • Page 23: Scrapping

    RATOON XL Scrapping Stand the machine on a firm surface. It is essential that all cylinders are removed. Beware of the weight of any given part when removing or disassembling. All parts must be supported or lifted to avoid danger of falling.
  • Page 24: Spare Parts

    RATOON XL Spare parts Page 24...
  • Page 25: Guarantee

    RATOON XL Guarantee DALBO A/S provides a 1 year guarantee on all new machines sold by an authorised DALBO A/S deal- er. The guarantee applies for 1 year from the date of delivery to the end-user. The guarantee covers the remedying of material or manufacturing defects.

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