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( T R A N S L AT I O N O F T H E O R I G I N A L O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S F R ) Serial-No. KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 Semi-mounted reversible single wheel plough...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 UICK START Quick start KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 Working position: Preparing the tractor - Frame unlocked. Check the distance between the wheels - Offset compass open with the cylinder correctly positioned - The overall width (out-of furrow ploughing) or the distance between the insides of the rear tyres (in-furrow ploughing).
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KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 UICK START pass Check the side-to-side levelling adjustment (vertical Place the implement in the ground alignment). Set the working depth with the depth adjustment - The beams must be perpendicular to the ground (adjust the tilt screw located on the rear wheel unit and the tractor angle screw).
ABLE OF CONTENTS 4.10 Safety devices ..........19 INT R OD U CTIO N 4.10.1 Mechanical safety device ......19 4.10.2 "Hydro Avant" hydraulic safety device (optional) ..........19 Instructions ..........7 4.11 Lighting and signals (optional) ......20 Product documentation ........7 Preparing the tractor ........20 Explanation of symbols ........7 Required tractive power ........20 Regulations and legal provisions ......7...
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ABLE OF CONTENTS Transport and working depth adjustment wheel ...38 MA IN T EN A N CE 8.9.1 Tyre pressures ..........38 8.9.2 Tightening of wheel studs ......38 Changing between transport and working Protection of the environment ...... 55 position ............39 11.1 Soil contamination ..........55 Changing to transport position ......39...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL INTRODUCTION 1.4.2 Location of type plate NSTRUCTIONS 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.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL AFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES 2.1.4 Hydraulic circuit and couplings Safety instructions CAUTION: 2.1.1 General instructions The hydraulic circuit is subject to high pressures. CAUTION: The risks of accidents during use, maintenance or and cause fatal injuries.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 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 and with the applicable directives and regulations relating to the well lit.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 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. Legend 13 "Carrier loading zone" sticker (according to model) "25"...
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KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Explanation of stickers Sticker Description Sticker Description Truck loading zone Location of implement's loading points. UI 1852 Crushed feet zone Crushing hazard zone Maintain a safe distance from all moving parts.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL ESCRIPTION OF THE IMPLEMENT General views Legend Coupling yoke Wheel unit, lifting cylinder and accumulator Locking handle 10 Wheel alignment arm Turnover system Implement frame Offset cylinder 12 Stabilisation bar...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Technical characteristics - slatted body Body Approx. max. Working Weight Description designation working width depth cm to approx. BP-331 WS One-part share, comprising a hard coating or a reversible point...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Advantages of the system Rack and pinion assembly Smooth operation: - No jerks during turnover. Can be stopped and / or reversed at any time without any risk for the implement or the tractor.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL IMPORTANT: Principle of operation Do not work in-furrow with the cylinder in this When working with a semi-mounted plough, there is always a position. load passing through the top link (the pin is never loose). This Location for in-furrow ploughing (1) The tractor runs with lift and the front wheels slip.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL " " An additional body at the front (1), between the 1 and the 2 COMPACT BEAM requires the replacement of the stabilisation bar. The position of the wheel remains unchanged.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Adjustment arm Legend Accumulator Legend Adjustment arm and lower it by half its stroke, so that the accumulator (1) acts as Set the adjustment arm as per the table. (See 8.4).
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Fin coulter (Optional) 4.10 Safety devices Safety devices can be either mechanical or pneumatic. 4.10.1 Mechanical safety device Legend Fin coulter the implement's mouldboard. Deflector (Optional) A shear bolt protects against any risk of damage to the link arm and the body of the implement.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 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 Power for medium...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 5.2.2 Tyre spacing For out-of-furrow ploughing Legend Spacing between tyres Distance between tyre and ploughing face Distance between pull line and the axis of resistance of the implement The performance of the hitched assembly is optimised when the small as possible.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL For in-furrow ploughing Legend We Tractor dead weight Legend Front lifting capacity of unladen tractor Front tyre spacing Rear lifting capacity of unladen tractor Rear tyre spacing Distance between centre of gravity of front-mounted implement provided (see 3.5).
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 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).
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL ITCHING AND UNHITCHING Top link. Hitching the implement to the tractor CAUTION: Make sure that hitching the implement does not result in: - Overloading: Observe the maximum permissible load at the hitching points.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL CAUTION: Once the lower link arms are properly hitched, raise the headstock with the tractor lifting mechanism to release the Before proceeding to connect the top link, make latch. sure the space between the implement yoke and...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 6.1.7 Position of support legs Transport position Unhitched position Legend Front support legs Retaining pins Safety pins (x2) La implement is equipped with two stands (1) located either side of the headstock.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Locking and unlocking the turnover mechanism CAUTION: The implement is equipped with a turnover locking mechanism. The mechanism must be unlocked plough. Once work is completed, lock the mechanism You...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 6.3.1 6.3.1 Decompression kit 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 moist ground, place wooden blocks to wedge the components and the support legs.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL YDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Hydraulic connections Clean the couplings on the implement and the tractor before Required hydraulic control valves connecting the hydraulic circuits. Check that the hydraulic couplings of the implement are 1 double-acting (DA) for turning over.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Function selector (optional) 7.5.1 Installing the function selector on off Legend Suction cup with mechanical switch Cab power supply cable Solenoid valve connectors Extension Black cable IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: If control malfunctions occur, check the power...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 7.5.3 Using the function selector 7.5.4 Special characteristics of the selector Deactivating a function Press the key corresponding to the function to be deactivated. Switch off the function selector by pressing button A (section 7.4.3).
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL REPARATION OF THE IMPLEMENT BEFORE WORK 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...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Working width adjustment Wheel angle adjustment The working width of each body can be adjusted by means of the multi-position shoe. Legend Legend Wheel adjustment arm Multi-position shoe The adjustment arm (1) adjusts the angle of the wheel. The Working width wheel must be parallel to the body when working.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Calibration of non-stop hydraulic safety devices Adjustment tips Minimum pressure: 120 bar (factory setting) Maximum pressure: 170 bar Where there are differences of calibration between the bodies, gradually increase the pressure in the bodies of the implement.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Front gauge wheel height adjustment Adjust the cranked lever end stop Legend Gauge wheels Blades For correct operation, the front gauge wheels must be aligned Legend with the blades of the implement bodies. When stopped, they...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Offset adjustment (width of 1 furrow) The offset adjustment differs according to whether ploughing is performed "out-of-furrow" (tractor on unploughed land) or "in- furrow" (tractor in the furrow). 8.6.1 Offset adjustment for out-of-furrow...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 8.6.2 Offset adjustment for in-furrow ploughing Installing the subsoiler (optional) DANGER Risk of accidents when using the implement for farming operations. Always follow the safety instructions given in the original operator's manual.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Transport and working depth adjustment wheel IMPORTANT: Check the general condition of the wheels daily. 8.9.1 Tyre pressures IMPORTANT: Regularly check the pressure of the tyres. The pressure in the tyres must never be less than the recommended min.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL HANGING BETWEEN TRANSPORT AND WORKING POSITION DANGER: Risk of electric shock. between the implement and live high voltage power lines, there is a risk of severe, even fatal injuries - Never use the implement in the immediate vicinity of live power lines or electrical equipment.
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KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Raise the implement. Lower the implement: this lowers its centre of gravity, Legend increasing its stability for transport. Cotter pin clearance will enable the accumulator to act as a damper on the lifting circuit.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Changing to working position Raise the implement. Legend Cotter pin Retaining pin Legend Locking bolt Implement frame Unlock the locking bolt (1) by means of the operating handle and turn the implement through a quarter turn.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10 F IELD ADJUSTMENT Driving on the road CAUTION: CAUTION: Read this chapter in its entirety to properly Take account of the overhang when driving on the understand all adjustments, the correct order and public highway.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Out-of-furrow ploughing Wheel height adjustment 10.2 First pass subsequent passes. 10.2.1 Opening the offset compass Legend Adjusting screw End stop Legend When working, the screw (1) is touching the wheel support end Offset cylinder stop (2).
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.3 Second pass are polished and soil slides without sticking, otherwise clean them. accelerate the stripping of the mouldboards. 10.3.1 Longitudinal levelling From the 2 pass, the gauge wheel will run in the furrow of the previous pass.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.3.3 Offset adjustment (width of 1 furrow) In-furrow ploughing Fully open the offset compass. The front gauge wheel must run The implement can be used with the tractor in-furrow. in the furrow of the previous pass. It helps the driver to guide the The front gauge wheels may be left in place and used as for bodies.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL Wheel height adjustment The working depth is set by the wheel using a screw. Legend Adjusting screw End stop When working, the screw (1) is touching the wheel support end stop (2).
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.5 Second pass are polished and soil slides without sticking, otherwise clean them. accelerate the stripping of the mouldboards. 10.5.1 Longitudinal levelling As from the 2 pass, the tractor is in the furrow. The machine must be level in the longitudinal (front-to-back) direction so that all the bodies to work at the same depth.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.5.4 Offset adjustment (width of 1 furrow) 10.7 Adjustment of the disc coulter (optional) Final adjustment of the width of the 1 furrow is correctly made once the machine is levelled (longitudinally and laterally).
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.8.2 Adjustment - Round leg 10.8 Disc coulter - lateral overlap adjustment Adjustment Adjustment tips B = Factory overlap setting Once the overlap has been adjusted, check that the disc coulter can perform a rocking motion in the direction of travel.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.8.3 Disc coulter - adjust the pivot arm end stop 10.9 Adjustment of round leg skimmers (optional) Adjustment tips The swivelling of the disc coulter (1) is limited by the adjusting 10.9.1...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.9.2 Round leg skimmer - adjusting lateral Tightening torque (according to the item category) overlap Grade 8.8 Wrench size Dimensions Adjustment tips (DIN ISO 272) Ib-ft M 20 Grade 10.9...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.10 Adjustment of Vari-Fix skimmer (optional) 10.10.1 Vari-Fix - Adjusting working depth Setting instructions From the distance to the ploughshare edge (H) resulting in the Legend 1 Safety ring Set H in such a way that the blade (a) works in the soil over 2 Self-locking bolt the entire width.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.11 Adjusting the Vari Heavy Duty skimmers 10.11.1 Vari Heavy Duty - adjusting the working depth Adjustment instructions The Vari Heavy Duty working depth is calculated from the gap to the blade tip (H) Adjust H so that the cutting edge (a) works in the soil across the entirety of its width.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL 10.12 Adjustment of deflector (optional) 10.13 Adjusting the sub-soiler (optional) Adjustment tips Adjustment tips Working depth when working. In ground with clods to be broken, the mould boards are supposed to only skim over the tops of the ridges. Adapt the working depth to the speed of the implement.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 PERATOR S MANUAL MAINTENANCE 10.14 Addition of extra plough bodies CAUTION: Observe the safety instructions (see 2) before starting service work or replacing spare parts. contact your dealer for any additional information. • The operator and the owner are responsible for the implement's maintenance.•...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 12 C LEANING sheath, wear etc.). Clean the implement. Check that couplings, components, etc. are securely tightened. When cleaning with a high pressure cleaner, do not direct the jet at joints, bearings etc. or at electrical components.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 13.2 Lubrication and greasing Legend Lubrication nipples on cardan joint horizontal and vertical axle Lubrication nipples on cylinder Lubrication nipples on mechanical arm Lubrication nipples on wheel support articulated joint Lubrication nipples on wheel hub...
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KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE Number Group Location Quantity 12 hrs. Lubrication nipples on 12 hrs. Pinion support turnover system 12 hrs. Pinion support 12 hrs. Hydraulic cylinder Lubrication nipple on offset 12 hrs. Arm pivot pin Lubrication nipples on gauge 12 hrs.
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KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE Number Group Location Quantity 12 hrs. Lubrication nipples on frame Wheel arm pivot pin Lubrication nipples of 12 hrs. Coulter shaft coulters 12 hrs. Cradle vertical pin 12 hrs. Central frame Lubrication nipples on wheel 12 hrs.
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KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE Number Group Location Quantity 12 hrs. Wheel arm pivot pin Lubrication nipples on wheel unit 12 hrs. Plate 60 hrs Hydraulic safety 60 hrs Link arm 60 hrs 150 hrs Disc coulter...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 14 T Repair : ROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CAUTION Risk of accidents when loosening the the pivot bolt. Risk of accidents when plough body swings back. 14.1 Tripping the mechanical stone safety Only approach the plough body from the rear. Use a device - replacing the shear bolt special RABE tool.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 14.4 Replacing the sub-soiler shear bolt (optional) Attachment Repair tips Repair instructions: Systematically insert the shear bolt from the sub-soiler side. Use the original shear bolts. Replace damaged bolts with OEM bolts.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 14.5 Adjust undercut Safety information Set-up information WARNING Risk of accident from crushing during set-up and adjustment work. Care must be taken during all work to ensure that the implement is stable and has been secured to prevent it rolling away.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 15 R EPLACING WEAR PARTS - 3. If value deviates from factory setting, adjust distance to 15.1 Replacing mouldboards alignment rail. Set all plough bodies uniformly. Fastening - 4. Loosen beam screw (24).
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 15.2 Replace the stripes Fastening Torque Quality grade 10.9 Size lb-ft (*DIN ISO 272) 19 (18*) 15.4 Replace the tines with reversible points Fastening Legend Note Do not tighten the tapered screw to the standard tightening torque.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 15.5 Replace the trash board 15.6 Replace the subsoiler Fastening Fastening Legend Washer Adjustment Legend For information on adjusting, see chapter "Adjustment of Tines Torque Sliding ring Adjustment Quality grade 10.9 Size lb-ft For information on adjusting, see chapter "Adjusting the sub-...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE Adjustment 15.7 Replace the skimmer tines and For information on adjusting, see chapter mouldboard "Adjustment of round leg skimmers (optional)", page 50 Fastening Round rod skimmer "Adjusting the Vari Heavy Duty skimmers", page 53 Torque Quality grade 8.8...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 16 R EPLACING THE WHEEL IMPORTANT: The implement must be hitched to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses connected. Work on level ground, preferably on a hard, compacted surface. Use only new original replacement parts approved by the manufacturer.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE Tighten the nuts. Return the implement to the transport position. IMPORTANT : Check the assembly of the nuts on the rim - the IMPORTANT : spherical bearing must be perfect. When changing the tyre, pay attention to the Replace the nuts and/or the rim according to the state of the damaged part.
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 17.1 Maintenance of plough bodies IMPORTANT: Protect the working surfaces of the mould boards and the shares against corrosion by applying a light coating of grease or oil. In particularly sticky soil conditions, apply a coat of liquid oil...
KORMORAN PL 180 / PL HA 180 AINTENANCE 17.3 Precautions for storage Assembly 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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