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Rabe BLUEBIRD CL 4400 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
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MANUAL
(ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS)
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BLUEBIRD CL 4400
Foldin mounted stubble harrow
www.rabe-gb.de

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL (ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS) Machine number BLUEBIRD CL 4400 Foldin mounted stubble harrow www.rabe-gb.de...
  • Page 3 Quick start BLUEBIRD CL BLUEBIRD CL quick start Preparing the tractor Hitching Hitch the lower arms. Check the pressure of the tyres. - It must be identical on each side of the tractor, both at the Attach the top link. front and back.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Hydraulic connections ..........24 Any use and / or reproduction of all or part of this manual without written authorization from Rabe is strictly prohibited. The pictures or illustrations in this manual may differ from or not correspond to your machine.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL INTRODUCTION Identification of your equipment 1.4.1 Type plate 1 Instructions The type plate contains the following information : Product documentation This manual forms an integral part of the implement, and in the event of sale, it must be passed on with the implement in compliance with the applicable regulations.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions And Rules

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 2 Safety instructions and rules 2.1.4 Hydraulic circuit and couplings CAUTION: Safety instructions The hydraulic circuit is subject to high pressures. ∙ If hydraulic fluid should escape, avoid any direct contact 2.1.1 General instructions with the hydraulic fluid. The pressurised oil can penetrate the skin and cause fatal injuries.
  • Page 7 Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 2.1.6 Transport on the public highway 2.1.7 Maintenance ∙ The implements must always be transported in accordance ∙ The maintenance area must be clean, dry, well ventilated with the applicable directives and regulations relating to and well lit. the prevention of accidents, road safety and occupational ∙...
  • Page 8 Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 2.1.9 Safety stickers CAUTION: IMPORTANT: Take care not to damage the safety stickers when Replace damaged or missing stickers. washing the implement. Locations of the safety stickers. UI 1862 UI 1862 UI 1829 UI 1834 UI 1829 UI 1862 UI 1862 UI 1840...
  • Page 9 Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL Explanation of stickers Sticker Description Pivoting zone Remain outside the pivoting zone. UI 1851 Stay outside the working zone Maintain a safe distance from all moving parts. UI 1840 Greasing Location of lubricating nipple(s). UI 1862 Hooking zone Never work in a zone where there is a risk of crushing while the parts are able to move.

  • Page 10: Use

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 3 Description of the implement General views Ex. Bluebird CL 4.90 levelling discs and wheel roller Legend Lower hitch pins Rear rollers (according to model) Upper hitch pin Levelling discs (according to model) Eurochisel tine ® - 10 - GB_MA_TI_BLUEBIRD_CL_4400_1908_EN - 08/19...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL Technical specifications Part Standard equipment Optional equipment Linkage ∙ Three-point linkage cat. III, width II-II with pins locked in rotation. Frame ∙ Three beams 100 x 100 mm. ∙ Under-frame clearance 700 mm. ∙ Inter-beam clearance 800 mm. ∙...

  • Page 12: Loading

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 3.4.1 Transport Loading Legend Legend Folded roller Hooking point IMPORTANT : Check the hooking points according to the configuration (attachments). The hooking points are identified by means of a sticker. Legend Folded implement Different configurations available for transport: - Folded.

  • Page 13: The Frame

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL The frame Tines 3.7.1 Eurochisel tine ® A sturdy, solid frame consisting of: Legend ∙ Three beams 100 x 100 mm. Eurochisel tine ® ∙ Reinforced coupling points. The implement is fitted as standard with Eurochisel tine.
  • Page 14 Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 3.7.2 Eurochisel tine (bolt safety, optional) Double heart point ® Legend Double heart point: with its wider profile, it is more Eurochisel tine bolt safety ® aggressive than the straight point. On the one hand it digs up The machine can optionally be equipped with the Eurochisel ®...
  • Page 15 Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL Quick change straight point Quick change deflector HD straight point: available only with a quick change (QC) Deflector: only available for QC connection. Positioned above connection. Heavier than a standard point, it has much the point, it optimises soil-straw mixing. Recommended greater wear resistance: thicker metal, rear tab to prevent where large quantities of residue are present.

  • Page 16: Rear-Mounted Equipment (Options)

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 3.8.3 Double roller Rear-mounted equipment (options) 3.8.1 Triple following harrow Legend Double roller The Ø 400 mm front roller comprises nine 25 mm square Legend solid bars. Triple following harrow The triple following harrow comprises three rows of Ø 16 mm The Ø...
  • Page 17 Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 3.8.5 Active cleaners 3.8.7 Crossboard blades IMPORTANT : Le décrottoir actif est livré de série avec le rouleau roues Impack. Legend Crossboard blades ∙ Crossboard blades are used to level the ground. They have crank handle adjustment. Legend Active cleaners 3.8.8...

  • Page 18: Lighting And Signals (Standard)

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 3.8.9 Seed drill holder 4 Preparing the tractor Required tractive power The power required to tow your implement varies according to the soil texture, the working conditions and the tractor equipment (tyres, front ballast, etc.). The following technical specifications are provided as a guide. For additional information, consult your dealer.

  • Page 19: Length Of The Lifting Links

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL IMPORTANT : Length of the lifting links Weights are stated in kilograms (kg), lengths in metres (m). Legend Legend Raised position We Tractor dead weight Lowered position Front lifting capacity of unladen tractor Rear lifting capacity of unladen tractor The length of the link arms determines the balance of the Wf Total weight of tractor and equipment hitched to front hitch and the position of the lifting cylinders while working...

  • Page 20: Position Of The Stabilisers

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL Position of the stabilisers Top link Legend Length A Length B Before hitching the implement, make sure that the thread lengths (1 and 2) on each side of the top link are identical. Legend Operating clearance Pins IMPORTANT: Tie rod...

  • Page 21: Hitching And Unhitching

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 5 Hitching and unhitching CAUTION: Before proceeding to connect the top link, make sure the space between the implement yoke and the lower arms of the tractor is sufficient, so that Hitching the implement to the there is no possibility of contact between the raised tractor position and the working position.

  • Page 22: Unhitching The Implement From The Tractor

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL Unhitching the implement from the tractor CAUTION: Make sure that there is no-one in the vicinity of the implement before lowering it. IMPORTANT: Before detaching the implement, make sure that the ground is sufficiently level and firm. On moist ground, place wooden blocks under the tines.

  • Page 23: Preparation Of The Implement Before Work

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 6 Preparation of the implement before work Locating the adjustment points ∙ Locate the various adjustment points. ∙ Make sure that they are functioning properly and that they well lubricated. Perform the checks before setting out for the fields.

  • Page 24: Hydraulic Connections

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 7 Hydraulic connections 8 Changing between transport and working position Required hydraulic control valves Changing to transport position ∙ 1 double action (DA) valve for hydraulic flat folding. IMPORTANT: Pressurised oil may remain in a closed circuit. Return to reservoir allows evacuation of residual pressure.

  • Page 25: Driving On The Road

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 9 Field adjustment Driving on the road CAUTION: CAUTION: Take account of the overhang when driving on the Read this chapter in its entirety to properly public highway. Risk of accidents involving other understand all adjustments, the correct order and road users.

  • Page 26: Triple Following Harrow Adjustment

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 9.1.2 Safety spring tension 9.2.1 Harrow arm adjustment The adjustment of the harrow arms is identical to the adjustment of the depth of the rollers (see 8.2.1). 9.2.2 Frame angle adjustment Legend Spring Tension nut ∙ Trip pressure at the point: 450 kg. Legend The Eurochisel tine can be fitted with an optional safety...

  • Page 27: Roller Adjustment

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 9.2.3 Adjusting the aggressiveness of tines Roller adjustment Legend Legend Adjustable tie-rods Lynch pin Roller 9.3.1 Roller depth adjustment Legend Beta pin Link drawbar Legend Adjustable tie-rod ∙ Increase the aggressiveness of the tines: The roller is used to control the working depth of the - Remove the beta pin (2) and take out the pin (1).

  • Page 28: Adjustment Of Levelling Devices

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 9.4.2 Blade height adjustment ∙ To increase the working depth, raise the roller: - Unscrew the end stop (1). - Press the release latch (4). - Move the operating arm (3) to reduce its spacing. ∙ To reduce the working depth, lower the roller: - Unscrew the end stop (1).

  • Page 29: Use In The Field

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 9.4.3 Levelling disc adjustment Use in the field ∙ Place the machine in the working position (see 8.2). IMPORTANT: For an optimum result, the working speed must be between 6 and 10 km/h (3.7 and 5 mph). A higher speed may cause rapid wear of the working parts.

  • Page 30: Roller Working Depth Adjustment

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL Roller working depth adjustment 9.6.1 Depth and longitudinal level adjustment The top link must be attached to a hole in the coupling yoke. It must always be placed at a higher level on the implement side than the tractor side. When working, once the implement is in the ground, set the lifting control to floating.

  • Page 31: Cleaner Working Height Adjustment

    Operator's manual BLUEBIRD CL 9.6.3 Unlevelled ground If the implement does not leave the ground perfectly flat, check the following settings and adjust as necessary: ∙ Longitudinal and lateral levelling. ∙ Adjustment of levelling devices. These may be needed if not already fitted on the implement.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance BLUEBIRD CL MAINTENANCE 11 Cleaning CAUTION : Clean the implement. Observe the safety instructions (see 2) before starting service work or replacing spare parts. ∙ When cleaning with a high pressure cleaner, do not direct • The operator and the owner are responsible for the the jet at joints, bearings etc.

  • Page 33: Inspection

    Maintenance BLUEBIRD CL 12 Inspection CAUTION: Never open, pierce, weld or perform work on the hydraulic reservoirs. IMPORTANT: Inspect implement after each use and perform the IMPORTANT: required repairs. Replace hydraulic hoses with others having the same technical specifications. ∙ Check the general state of the implement : - The welds.

  • Page 34: Lubrication And Greasing

    Maintenance BLUEBIRD CL 12.2 Lubrication and greasing Location of lubricating nipples IMPORTANT: The location of lubrication nipples depends on the various assemblies and options of your implement. IMPORTANT: Check the location of lubrication nipples using the spare parts catalogue supplied with your implement. E.g.: Bluebird CL Impack rollers Legend Lubricating nipple on Eurochisel...

  • Page 35: Spare Parts

    Maintenance BLUEBIRD CL 13 Spare parts 13.1.2 Holder attachment In order to ensure the reliable operation and long service life of your implement, only use original spare parts from the manufacturer. The use of any parts, other than those provided by the manufacturer automatically voids the warranty.

  • Page 36: Change Of Shear Bolt On Bolt Safety (Optional)

    Maintenance BLUEBIRD CL 13.1.4 Fitting the protective cover (option) 13.1.6 Removing the point + 90° Legend ∙ Remove the point with the key and a hammer to release Protective cover (option) the point from the retaining spring. The protective cover ∙...

  • Page 37: Maintenance Of Tines And Attachments

    Maintenance BLUEBIRD CL 13.3 Maintenance of tines and attachments IMPORTANT : Protect the working surfaces of the tines against corrosion by applying a light coating of grease or oil. ∙ In particularly sticky soil conditions, apply a coat of liquid oil with a sprayer o from an aerosol can on the tines or attachments as soon as you leave the field.

  • Page 38: Precautions For Storage

    Maintenance BLUEBIRD CL 13.5 Precautions for storage CAUTION: Never allow children to play around an implement if it is hitched to a tractor or in its storage area. DANGER: Never store agricultural machinery under a power line. ∙ Before unhitching implement for storage, make sure the storage area is level, clean and firm.
  • Page 40 Fax (+33) 2 47 96 71 85 contact@rabe-gb.fr www.rabe-gb.fr RABE Allemagne Am Rabewerk 1 49152 Bad Essen Tél. +49 (0) 54 72 771 - 0 Fax +49 (0) 54 72 771 -195 contact@rabe-gb.de www.rabe-gb.de RABE is a brand of GB Group.

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