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FIELDBIRD UICK START FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION FIELDBIRD quick start Preparing the tractor Field adjustment Check the pressure of the tyres. When working, the implement must be level at the desired speed and depth. - It must be identical on each side of the tractor, both at the front and back.
Hydraulic connections ........23 Hydraulic braking ..........24 Parking brake ...........24 Toute reproduction, copie intégrale ou partielle de ce manuel, quel que soit le pays, la forme et le support, est strictement interdite sans l'accord écrit de Rabe. RA_MA_DI_FIELDBIRD_SP_2P_1408_EN - 09/14 - 4 -...
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION INTRODUCTION Legend Place and date of reception Implement serial number Make NSTRUCTIONS Name of manufacturer Address and country of manufacture Permissible maximum weight Allowable imposed mass on tractor coupling Product documentation Year and month of manufacture of implement...
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION Connect or disconnect the electrical connections. AFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES Completely lower the implement to the ground before unhitching it. Make sure that the surface is level and during storage. Safety instructions If your implement is parked, make sure that it is stable to avoid 2.1.1...
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FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION When working alone, the operator must be in his cab and Take all required precautions before leaving the tractor. Apply may never leave his seat. No-one may ride or stand on the the parking brake, stop the engine and take out the ignition implement when it is in operation.
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FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 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 1840 UI 1834 UI 1834...
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FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 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 Hooking zone Never work in a zone where there is a risk of crushing while the parts are able to move.
PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION ESCRIPTION OF THE IMPLEMENT General views E.g. Fieldbird 5.00 m folding semi-mounted version with kompressor roller Legend Cat II-III attachment on arm Kompressor rear roller Ø 650 mm Adjustable draw bar tie-rod Undercarriage...
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION Technical specifications Part Linkage Pivoting coupling on link arm cat. II and III. Ring with tapered bushing Ø 45 mm Frame Adjustable tie-rod on draw bar Vertical hydraulic folding to 2.50 m with 4 cylinders.
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION Transporting by truck Adjustable draw bar tie-rod Legend Adjustable tie-rod The height of the draw bar is adjusted by means of an adjustable tie-rod (1). Legend Side frames The tie-rod is used to adjust the implement longitudinally (front / Rear rollers rear).
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION Independent disc harrow Independent disc harrow with wheels between the disc gangs and the levelling roller. Legend Front disc gang Rear disc gang Wheels between the disc gangs and the levelling roller Roller 3.7.1...
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 3.9.2 Double roller Discs Legend Legend Double roller Mulching disc The Ø 500 mm front roller comprises nine 25 mm square solid The machine is equipped as standard with the Ø 510 mm bars.
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FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 3.9.4 RIPA roller 3.9.6 Rear cleaner IMPORTANT: The scraper cleaner is provided as standard with the diamond roller and the packer roller. Legend RIPA roller The Ø600 RIPA roller is a rubber roller.
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 3.10 Lighting and signals (standard) 3.11 Hydraulic braking The implement is equipped with an approved hydraulic braking IMPORTANT: system. The user is responsible for ensuring the compliance - The implement is equipped with the following components: of the hitched assembly with the applicable regulations for transport on the public highway.
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION REPARING THE TRACTOR Required tractive power The power required to tow your implement varies according to (tyres, front ballast, etc.). For additional information, consult your dealer. Number of discs Working width (m) Tractor Power (HP) 4.00...
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION Length of the lifting links Position of the stabilisers Legend Legend Raised position Operating clearance Lowered position Pins Tie rod The length of the link arms determines the balance of the hitch and the position of the lifting cylinders while working (ensures symmetrical working between left- and right-hand sides).
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION ITCHING AND UNHITCHING Top link. Hitching the implement to the tractor CAUTION: Make sure that hitching the implement does not result in: - Overloading: hitching points. - Poor distribution of loads: Legend...
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION CAUTION: 5.1.6 Support leg Before proceeding to connect the top link, make sure the space between the implement yoke and there is no possibility of contact between the raised position and the working position. A second check is under actual working conditions.
Locating the adjustment points Locate the various adjustment points. Make sure that they are functioning properly and that they are well lubricated. Perform the checks before setting out for the E.g. Fieldbird 5.00 m folding semi-mounted version with kompressor roller Legend Adjustable tie-rod...
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 6.3.1 Folding and levelling Implement wheels IMPORTANT: Check the general condition of the wheels daily. 6.2.1 Tyre pressures IMPORTANT: Regularly check the pressure of the tyres. The pressure in the tyres must never be less than the recommended tyre pressure.
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION YDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Light bar Required hydraulic control valves 1 Double-acting (DA) valve for hydraulic adjustment of roller(s). 1 Double-acting (DA) valve for folding and unfolding the lateral frames. 1 Double-acting (DA) valve for raising the undercarriage.
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION Hydraulic braking Parking brake Use the tractor's hydraulic braking system to control the hydraulic braking system of the implement. Legend Brake coupler Legend Release latch - Connecting the hydraulic braking circuit. Cord Parking brake lever Check that the hydraulic coupler is clean before connecting.
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION HANGING BETWEEN Driving on the road TRANSPORT AND WORKING CAUTION: POSITION Take account of the overhang when driving on the public highway. Risk of accidents involving other road users. Risk of damage to signposts, telephone Changing to transport position poles, etc.
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION IELD ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: Read this chapter in its entirety to properly understand all adjustments, the correct order and procedures before starting work. CAUTION: Perform only one adjustment at a time. Hydraulic cylinder roller adjustment...
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION Implement adjustment 9.3.1 Depth adjustment and longitudinal levelling The working depth is set by: the height of the rear roller. When working, the undercarriage must be fully raised. The roller supports the weight at the rear of the implement, the tractor the...
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FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 9.3.2 Lateral levelling In the working position, the frame of the implement must be level from left to right. This normally occurs when: tractor preparation has been carefully carried out: the tyre pressures are identical on both sides, the lifting arm stabilisation devices are installed, the tractor link arm vertical alignment is correctly adjusted.
FIELDBIRD PERATOR S MANUAL FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 9.3.3 Unlevelled ground Position of gangs before offsetting the following settings and adjust as necessary: Longitudinal and lateral levelling. Adjustment of levelling devices. These may be needed if not 9.3.4 Ground work Drive forwards slowly and lower the implement for a gradual entry of the discs into the soil.
FIELDBIRD AINTENANCE FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 11 C MAINTENANCE LEANING CAUTION: Clean the implement. When cleaning with a high pressure cleaner, do not direct the starting service work or replacing spare parts. jet at joints, bearings etc. or at electrical components.
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FIELDBIRD AINTENANCE FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION sheath, wear etc.). Check that couplings, components, etc. are securely tightened. Drain the implement if you need to replace components in the hydraulic circuit. CAUTION: Never open, pierce, weld or perform work on the hydraulic reservoirs.
IMPORTANT: Check the location of lubrication nipples using the spare parts catalogue supplied with your implement. E.g. Fieldbird 5.00 m folding mounted version with crumbling roller and hydraulic option Legend Lubricating nipple on draw-bar tie pins...
FIELDBIRD AINTENANCE FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 13 S PARE PARTS 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.
FIELDBIRD AINTENANCE FOLDING SEMI MOUNTED VERSION 13.3 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.
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