Müthing MU-Farmer/S Operating Manual

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Page 1 Operating manual Original MU-Farmer/S Edition 05.2016 From series 2012 Reference number MU-Farmer_S_12_2012_EN www.muething.com www.shop.muething.com...
Page 2 Machine identification In order for your dealer to assist you as efficiently as possible, you will need to provide some information about your machine. Please enter the information here. Designation Working width Weight Machine number Additional equipment Dealer's address Müthing GmbH & Co KG Soest Manufacturer's address Am Silberg 23 59494 Soest...
Page 3: Handover Declaration
Handover declaration – Fill out this sheet with your dealer. Handover declaration – Then separate this sheet from the operating manual and send it to the manufacturer within 10 days of delivery. Only in this way will the guarantee be effective from the date of delivery Müthing GmbH &...
Page 4 Handover declaration...
Page 5: Handover Declaration - Copy
Handover declaration – Copy – This sheet remains with the client in the operating manual Handover declaration – Copy I have bought the machine described below from Müthing GmbH & Co KG, Soest, and confirm full delivery and handover of the machine including the operating manual and replacement parts list, as well as training in operating the devices with safety and warning instructions from your sales partner.
Page 6 Handover declaration – Copy...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Handover declaration ........ Parking and storage ........Setting down the machine in a secure position Handover declaration – Copy ....About this operating manual ....Storing the machine Target group Maintenance ..........Safety For your safety Training General information Other applicable documents...
Page 8: About This Operating Manual
About this operating manual Target group This operating manual is intended for trained farmers and individuals About this operating manual who are otherwise qualified to perform agricultural activities and who have received instruction in the operation of this machinery. Safety Familiarise yourself with the contents of this operating manual which are relevant for your activity before commissioning or assembling the machine.
Page 9: Symbols
Parts in the text which refer to individual machines or to conditions have a coloured background. After the coloured section, the text then applies again to all machines. For example: Only for MU-Farmer/S with pneumatic brake system Connect brake hoses Connect hydraulic hoses...
Page 10: Safety
Safety For your safety This chapter contains general safety instructions. Each chapter of the Safety operating manual contains additional warning instructions which are not described here. Observe the safety instructions: • in the interest of your own safety, • in the interest of the safety of others •...
Page 11 Safety Meaning of warning Read the operating manual carefully and follow the instructions Commissioning of the machine must not take place before the operat- signs ing manual has been read and understood. This applies especially to safety instructions. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine Standing between the tractor and the machine with the engine running is prohibited, especially during coupling and uncoupling.
Page 12 Safety Rotating and trailing machine parts Only approach the machine when all machine parts have stopped moving. STOP Danger of objects being thrown out During operation, there is a danger of objects such as stones being picked up and thrown out by the machine. Ensure that no persons are present in the hazard area.
Page 13: Definitions
Safety Definitions All direction information is given in relation to the direction of travel of the machine: Front Right Left Down Rear Who is allowed to Only qualified personnel Only qualified persons who have been informed of the dangers asso- operate the ma- ciated with handling the machine are permitted to operate, service or chine?
Page 14: Coupling
Safety Coupling Increased risk of injury When the machine is being coupled to the tractor, there is an in- creased risk of injury. Therefore: • Only couple the machine with the road chassis raised • Secure the tractor against rolling away •...
Page 15: Centre Of Gravity
Safety Centre of gravity Observe the total weight, axle loads, tyre load-bearing capacity and minimum ballast specifications The front or rear mounting of machines must not cause the tractor's permissible total weight, its permissible axle load or its tyre load-bear- ing capacity to be exceeded.
Page 16 Safety Calculation The measured values can now be inserted into the formulae. Ballast with front weights Calculation of the ballast with front weights for rear-mounted machines. × × × × – ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Front ballast in kg = Ballast with rear weights Calculation of the ballast with rear weights for front-mounted machines.
Page 17: Road Transport
Safety Road transport Make sure that the condition of the machine conforms to traffic regulations The machine must conform to current traffic regulations if you intend to drive it on public roads. This includes for example: • Lighting, warning and protective equipment must be fitted •...
Page 18 Safety Do not remove the protective equipment The protective equipment must not be removed or by-passed. Check all protective equipment before starting the machine. Unprotected ma- chine parts can cause serious or fatal injury. Riding on the machine is strictly prohibited People or objects must never be transported on the machine.
Page 19: Uncoupling The Machine
Safety Uncoupling the Increased risk of injury There is an increased risk of injury when uncoupling the machine from machine the tractor. Therefore: • Secure the tractor against rolling away • Never stand between the tractor and the machine during uncou- pling •...
Page 20: Further Regulations
Safety Replace hydraulic hoses Replace hydraulic hoses every six years. Hydraulic hoses can age without any externally visible damage. Defect hydraulic lines can lead to severe or fatal injuries. Caution when cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner The machine can be cleaned using either water or a steam jet. Only use a low pressure to clean bearings, fans, signal mixer units, plastic parts and hydraulic hoses.
Page 21: Familiarising Yourself With The Machine
Familiarising yourself with the machine This chapter contains general information on your machine as well as Familiarising yourself with the machine information on: • Range of application • Features • Designation of components • Technical specifications Range of applica- The machine may only be used for its intended agricultural or associ- ated purpose, depending on the type of tool with which it is equipped.
Page 22: Features Of The Machine
Familiarising yourself with the machine Features of the Robust housing in optimised form The housing is particularly robust for heavy use and is designed in an machine optimised form. Slewing drawbar The machine is equipped with a slewing drawbar which can be hy- draulically operated from the tractor, to change from the work position to the transport position.
Page 23: Designation Of Components
Familiarising yourself with the machine Designation of components Bracket for Road Lighting equip- hose con- chassis ment nections Connec- Compressed- Hydraulic Com- tion for top air brake cylinder pressed air Drawbar Shackle link container Three-point stand Centre bearing Front Protective cover PTO shaft Hydraulic Stone impact protec-...
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Familiarising yourself with the machine Technical specifi- cations Depth Height Width MU-Farmer/S Height (m) In work position 1.35 In transport position 1.50 Width (m) In work position 6.40 In transport position 8.95 Depth (m) In work position 6.10 In transport position 3.00...
Page 25 Familiarising yourself with the machine MU-Farmer/S Category Lower link category II and III Tyre pressure [bar] Transport wheels Rear field chassis Front support wheel Paint colours Yellow RAL 1007 Black RAL 9005 PTO shafts Between centre bearing and gear box...
Page 26: Delivery And Assembly
Delivery and assembly Checking the The machine is delivered completely assembled. If parts of the ma- Delivery and assembly chine have not been assembled, please contact your dealer. scope of delivery Do not assemble the machine yourself Do not perform assembly work yourself since requirements for an orderly condition of the machine are : •...
Page 27: Coupling The Machine
Coupling the machine Coupling the machine Increased risk of injury When the machine is being coupled to the tractor, there is an in- creased risk of injury. Therefore: • Secure the tractor against rolling away • The tractor and machine must belong to the same category •...
Page 28 Coupling the machine Raise the machine slightly Undo the pin and remove the pin on the support leg Pull the support leg upwards and fix in top position with the pin Secure the pin Adjust the lower link so that the machine has little play to the left or right Pin with linchpin...
Page 29 Coupling the machine Connection to the tractor If the tractor is changed, the correct length of the PTO shaft must be checked. It is particularly important when checking the PTO shaft to ensure that the two halves of the PTO shaft continue to overlap at the position in which the PTO shaft is pulled apart furthest.
Page 30: Hydraulics
Coupling the machine Hydraulics The following functions can be controlled: Function Colour of dust Raising or lowering the road chassis. Withdrawing or Green extending the front support wheel. Raising or lowering the rear field chassis Moving the machine into the work position or the Yellow transport position.
Page 31: Braking System [+]
Braking system [+] The machine can be equipped with a pneumatic brake system. Braking system [+] Use sufficiently dimensioned tractors The tractor performing the shunting manoeuvre must be able to brake the unbraked machine at any time. Serious accidents can re- sult if the tractor is unable to brake the machine.
Page 32 Braking system [+] Connection to the Connect the pneumatic brake system with two hoses to the tractor. • tractor Air supply line with red marks • Control line with yellow marks Connect the air supply line and the control line Check the hoses for tight fitting Control line Air supply...
Page 33 Braking system [+] Cancelling braking If the pressure drops inside the pneumatic brake system, the brake blocks automatically. effect The braking effect can be manually cancelled. Only cancel the braking effect in an emergency The braking effect must only be cancelled in an emergency. Road transport with cancelled braking effect is not permissible under any circumstances.
Page 34: Driving On The Road
Driving on the road Road chassis The road chassis must be lowered after being uncoupled for transport- Driving on the road ing the machine. Set the stop valve to "Open" position on the machine Stop valve Closed Open Completely lower the road chassis using the control device on the tractor Road chassis Close the stop valves, secure the control devices...
Page 35: Rear Field Chassis
Driving on the road Rear field chassis The stop valves for the rear field chassis must be set to the “Closed” position for road transport. Set the two stop valves to “Closed” position on the machine Two stop valves Closed Open Pneumatic brake If the compressed air container for the compressed-air brake is not...
Page 36: Transport Without Coupling
Driving on the road Transport without For transport on, for example, a trailer, the machine can be raised. On- ly use the designated points for attaching the lifting device. The ma- coupling chine must be securely positioned. Setting down the machine in a secure position →...
Page 37: Mulching
Mulching Work position Mulching Check the hazard area Hazard 4.00 m Before slewing the machine into the work position, check the haz- area ard area. Make sure that you have an adequate view. Do not begin to slew it into the work position until the hazard area is cleared of any persons or objects.
Page 38 Mulching 2.Working position Slew the machine into the work position using the control device on the tractor, while slowly and carefully reversing with the tractor Slew the ma- chine in Reverse with the tractor 3. Rear field chassis Lower the rear field chassis into the work position using the control device on the tractor Field chassis Field chassis...
Page 39 Mulching 5. Road chassis Completely raise the road chassis using the control device on the tractor Road chassis 6. Warning signs Fold in warning signs The machinery is now in its working position. You can now adjust the working depth. Warning signs with lighting device...
Page 40: Working Depth
Mulching Working depth The working depth can be set to between 25 mm and 100 mm. The optimal working depth for most applications is between 60-80 mm. Tools must not come into contact with the ground Any contact with the ground could result in stones or other material not being held back safely by the stone impact protection.
Page 41: Task
Mulching Top link, lower link Adjust the top link so that the three-point stand is vertical Position the lower link over the three-point power lift of the tractor at a height which will enable the machine's drawbar to stand paral- Drawbar lel to the ground Three-point stand...
Page 42 Mulching Particular care should be taken by the operator when working with the mulcher. Working on ditches, overhangs or slopes are activities which tend to be particularly hazardous. We can only give general instruc- tions, the actual situation must be evaluated by the operator.
Page 43 Mulching Position the machine over the hydraulic cylinder so that the ma- Worked surface Tractor wheel chine is running next to the tractor wheel tracks tracks Switch the PTO stub shaft into the work position and slowly bring the machine to the rated speed Then drive at low speed into the stock, increase speed slowly.
Page 44: Transport Position
Transport position Transport position Check the hazard area Hazard 4.00 m Check the machine's hazard area before swinging out. Make sure area that you have an adequate view. Do not begin swinging until the hazard area is cleared of any persons or objects. Moving the machine without verification of the hazard area can lead to serious or fatal accidents.
Page 45 Transport position 2. Road chassis Completely lower the road chassis using the control device on the tractor Road chassis 3. Rear field chassis Raise the rear field chassis using the control device on the tractor Field chassis Field chassis 4. Front support wheel Remove pin on the support wheel and rotate the support wheel through 90°...
Page 46 Transport position Never switch on the PTO stub shaft in transport position The PTO stub shaft must not be switched on in transport position. The PTO stub shaft must be switched off before the machine is swung out. A rotating PTO shaft will be seriously damaged in transport posi- tion.
Page 47 Transport position 7. Warning signs Fold out warning signs Check lighting device for correct function Warning signs with lighting device 8. Lower link Position the lower link over the three-point power lift of the tractor at a height which will enable the machine to be high enough for transport...
Page 48: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning A high-pressure cleaner, for example, can be used to clean the ma- Cleaning and care chine. Never point the water jet directly at the labels or type plate. Only use low pressure to clean the bearings Only use low pressure to clean the bearings.
Page 49: Parking And Storage
Parking and storage Setting down the The machine will be set down with raised road chassis in transport po- Parking and storage sition. machine in a se- cure position Ensure that there are no unauthorised persons can enter the set-down location If the machine is set down coupled or uncoupled on the tractor, the set-down location must be selected to ensure that no unauthorised persons can enter.
Page 50 Parking and storage “Open” stop valves The stop valves must be in the "Open" position. Set the stop valve to "Open" position on the machine Stop valve Closed Open Set the two stop valves to "Open" position on the machine Two stop valves Closed Open...
Page 51 Parking and storage 2. Road chassis Increased risk of injury Uncoupling the unit from the tractor creates an increased risk of in- jury. Therefore: • Make sure the machine is lowered onto a level and stable sur- face • Lower the three-point stand at a right angle to the drawbar Three-point •...
Page 52: Storing The Machine
Parking and storage 4. PTO shaft Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor and secure with the re- taining chain Retaining chain 5. Support legs Undo the pin and remove the pin on the support leg Lower the support leg and fix in lower position with the pin Secure the pin Lower the lower link until the top link is no longer under compres- sive or tensile strain...
Page 53: For Your Safety
Maintenance For your safety Maintenance Special safety in- structions Requirements for conducting maintenance work Only perform the maintenance work if you have the required expert knowledge and suitable tools. A lack of specialist knowledge or the use of unsuitable tools can cause accidents.
Page 54: General Information
Maintenance Protective measures Additives in oils and lubricants may have adverse effects on health. Since the hazardous material code does not require any special iden- when handling oils or tification, please always observe the following: lubricants Avoid skin contact Avoid skin contact with these materials. Contact can result in skin damage.
Page 55 Maintenance Fundamentals The following table contains a brief explanation of the most important terms used for maintenance. Task Explanation • Greasing Apply grease to the slide surfaces us- ing a brush • Lubrication Unless specified otherwise, 1 or 2 strokes with the grease gun provide sufficient lubrication •...
Page 56 Maintenance Screwed connec- tions Retighten screws All bolts must be retightened: • After the first hours of operation • According to the frequency of use • But at least once a season General tightening torques Tighten all screwed connections in accordance with the information in the table.
Page 57: Maintenance Intervals And Setting Work
Maintenance Maintenance inter- The information relates to average usage under the machine's normal operating conditions. Maintenance intervals are shorter for heavy us- vals and setting age, such as with hire companies, or for extreme operating conditions work such as very dusty environments. General •...
Page 58: Lubricating Work
Maintenance Lubricating work Lubricate bearings The bearings must be lubricated regularly. Lubricate only with 1 - 2 strokes with the grease gun: • According to the maintenance chart • After heavy use • But at least once a season Bearings that require no maintenance must not be lubricated.
Page 59 Maintenance Overview of lubrica- tion points S = lubrication point Other lubrication The following applies: • points In addition to the lubrication points shown in this operating manual, your machine may have other lubrication points • As a rule, lubrication points are located at pivots or bearings. Therefore, inspect your entire machine for any such additional lu- brication points.
Page 60: Pto Shaft
Maintenance PTO shaft The PTO shafts are heavily stressed. This means that regular mainte- nance is decisive for the PTO shafts' service life. Only the most impor- tant work is shown here. Full maintenance work on the PTO shaft: → PTO shaft operating manual Checking Check the PTO shaft for contamination and clean if required.
Page 61: Gearbox Oil
Maintenance Gearbox oil The gearbox oil must conform to the specification. → Chapter »Familiarising yourself with the machine«, section »Tech- nical specifications«, page 24 Check Twice per season Loosen the screw on the inspection opening with an Allan key and remove the screw Check the oil level.
Page 62: Tools
Maintenance Tools The tools must be replaced if they: • Are damaged As required • Are heavily worn • The bore on the tool is worn • The fastening screws or the fastening nuts are worn It is important that the rotor runs without unbalance. Therefore: •...
Page 63: V-Belt
Maintenance V-belt The V-belt is tensioned by a spring. If the V-belt is not sufficiently ten- sioned, it must be retensioned. If there are any tears or the V-belt is damaged it must be replaced. As required Checking There is a flap for checking the V-belt and V-belt tensioning. Open flap Inspect the V-belt for damage Check V-belt tensioning.
Page 64 Maintenance Replacement If there are any tears or other damage on the V-belt, it must be re- placed. Remove the PTO shaft between the centre bearing and the gear Remove the upper safety cover and lower safety cover Upper safety cover Lower safety cover Loosen the lock nut.
Page 65 Maintenance Heavy component The gear box weighs over 50 kg and may only be lifted or secured with a suitable lifting device or by 2 persons. An incorrectly secured or raised gear box could fall down and cause injury. Secure the gear box with a stable safety stand or with suitable lift- ing gear 4 screws Have the gear box secured by a second person...
Page 66 Maintenance Runners The runners protect the machine from direct contact with the ground. If they are not replaced in good time, the housing of the machine will As required be damaged. Secure the machine Work can only be carried out on a machine secured against rolling away and dropping.
Page 67 Maintenance Compressed air con- After intensive braking or at greater distances, the compressed air container must be drained. tainer Pull the ring to drain Com- pressed Ring...
Page 68: Additional Equipment
Additional equipment Electrohydraulic Use of the electrohydraulic control means that you only have to use Additional equipment one doubly operative hydraulic connection. The function selection is control carried out from a control panel. • Moving the machine into the work position or the transport position. •...
Page 69: Fault Elimination
Fault elimination Faults can often be eliminated quickly and easily. In the event of hy- Fault elimination draulic problems, first check: • Are the hydraulic hoses properly connected? • Is the control valve at the tractor defect? If so, contact your dealer. •...
Page 70 Fault elimination Fault Cause Remedy PTO shaft rotating, rotor is not V-belt torn Replace the V-belt Unusual noises from the PTO shaft Insufficient lubrication Lubricate the PTO shaft Rear field chassis or front support Insufficient lubrication Lubricate the bearing on the wheel running heavy wheels Bearing damage...
Page 71: Disposal Of The Machine
Disposal of the machine When the service life of your machine is over, it must be disposed of Disposal of the machine properly. Please observe currently valid disposal regulations. Metal parts All metal machine components can be sent for metal recycling. Plastic parts All plastic parts are marked and can be recycled.
Page 72: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
D-59494 Soest, Germany assumes sole responsibility for declaring that the following product Type plate and CE symbol complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC: MU-Farmer/S and additional equipment Soest, 19.05.2016 Christian Jungmann CEO and authorised person for compiling technical documentation Copy of the type plate/Enter the machine number...
Page 73 Index Index Additional equipment Parking Electrohydraulic control Pictograms Operating hours counter Pneumatic brake system Straw deflectors Cancelling braking effect Assemblies Connecting Manual braking Restoring the braking effect Protective measures Care Oils or lubricants Centre of gravity Cleaning Connecting Electrics Range of application Hydraulics Double Y-blade Coupling...
Page 74 Index Warning signs Meaning Wheel chocks Work position Working depth...
Page 75 Index For your notes...