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Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English.
USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
:
Manufacturer
Rotary tillers A – BS/BS Super – C1/CS – D – HD – EL – FL
Series:
GL – GSL – Kappa – Gamma/P – Cultiline – Reverse – RU –
Strip-Till
Model:
Serial Number:
INDEX
1.1
CE conformity declaration
1.2
CE plate
2.
Conditions of use
2.1
Technical data
2.2
Stability of the combined machine/tractor unit
3.
Conditions for the operator
3.1.
Connection of the rotary tiller to the tractor
3.2.
Connection to the PTO shaft
3.3.
Disconnection of the rotary tiller from the tractor
3.4.
Rotary tillers CS-D-HD-EL-FL-GL-GSL-Cultiline: Gearbox with manual gears replacement
3.5.
Rotary tillers KAPPA: gearbox with lever change
3.6.
Adjustment of working depths
3.7.
Adjustment of the rear guard
3.8.
Rotary tillers EL-FL-GL-GSL-KAPPA-Strip-Till: use of the seeder attachment
3.9.
Rotary tillers D-HD-EL-FL-GL-GSL-KAPPA-RU: use with trace breaker
3.10.
Rotary tillers EL-FL-GL-GSL-KAPPA: use with subsoiler
4.
Operation
5.
Transport
6.
Maintenance and repairs
7.
Causes of possible malfunctions and relevant actions
8.
Warranty
9.
Norms to be followed for correctly ordering spare parts
10.
Safety pictograms
NOTA BENE:
•
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY EACH EXAMPLE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED SERIES.
•
IN ORDER TO ENSURE A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE MACHINE'S CORRECT
FUNCTIONING, THE USER MUST FULLY READ EACH SECTION OF THE MANUAL.
•
PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING SAFETY ARE WRITTEN IN BOLD PRINT.
•
ANY USERS WHO MUST CARRY OUT PARTICULAR OPERATIONS ON THE MACHINE FOR
WHICH NO SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED MUST DIRECTLY ASK OUR SALES
OR TECHNICAL OFFICE.
FALC S.r.l.
via Proventa n.41 - Faenza (Ravenna) - ITALIA -
Tel. +39 0546 29050
Fax +39 0546 663986
e-mail: info@falc.eu
www.falc.eu
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  • Page 1 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FALC S.r.l. Manufacturer via Proventa n.41 - Faenza (Ravenna) - ITALIA - Tel. +39 0546 29050 Fax +39 0546 663986 e-mail: info@falc.eu www.falc.eu Rotary tillers A – BS/BS Super – C1/CS – D – HD – EL – FL Series: GL –...

  • Page 2: Ce Conformity Declaration

    Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 1.1 CE CONFORMITY DECLARATION...

  • Page 3: Conditions Of Use

    2. CONDITIONS OF USE FALC rotary tillers are built to be coupled to an ideal tractor provided with a 3-point hitch and a cardan shaft transmission. The rotary tillers are used to refine the soil and prepare it for sowing.
  • Page 4 This operation is indispensable for tractors in which the PTO, when disengaged, is completely locked, and hence does not allow for small rotations. Attention: the company FALC is not responsible of any eventual damage on the rotary tiller or on the tractor if the following operation is effectuated without disconnecting the cardan shaft from the tractor pto.
  • Page 5 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. In order to open the Rotary tillers operate as follows: • Stop the tractor on level ground, activate the handbrake and check that there are no persons, animals or things in a radius of 5 m around the rotary tiller.

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 2.1. TECHNICAL DATA Model Weight Tractor Model Weight Tractor A 900 15-30 HD 1600 60-100 A 1100 15-30 HD 1800 60-100 A 1250 15-30 HD 2100 60-100 A 1450...
  • Page 7 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 2.2. STABILITY OF THE COMBINED MACHINE/TRACTOR UNIT To avoid rollover accidents, the tractor to be coupled to the rotary tiller must be chosen taking into account the weight of the equipment (kg). Moreover, the tractor power must be suitable for the rotary tiller dimensions.
  • Page 8 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 5) Sound level Determining sound power levels under no-load conditions (UNI EN ISO 4254-1) Sound pressure level: LpAm (A) db 81.1 Sound power level: LwA (A) db 97.8 6) During the various service life stages of the machine, the operator is obliged to wear personal protective equipment.
  • Page 9 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 3.1. CONNECTION OF THE ROTARY TILLER TO THE TRACTOR 1) All Falc rotary tillers can be applied to any type of tractor as long as it is supplied with 3-pin universal attachment.
  • Page 10 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 3.2. INSTALLATION OF THE PTO SHAFT IF THE GUARD OF THE PTO SHAFT IS DAMAGED, MANDATORY REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. 1) Before installing the PTO shaft, it is necessary to temporarily remove the PTO guard from the box.
  • Page 11 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 4) After mounting the shaft, tighten the bolt. 5) Put the PTO guard back into place on the rotary tiller side. 6) Insert the relevant hook. 7) Remove the hook before coupling the PTO shaft.
  • Page 12 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 3.3. DISCONNECTION OF THE ROTARY TILLER FROM THE TRACTOR The arrangements necessary for correct disconnection of the rotary tiller from the tractor are the following: 1) Stop the tractor on level ground, activate the handbrake and remove the power take off.
  • Page 13 4) Activate the gearstick to insert the desired gear ratio. The possible speeds that can be obtained with the gearstick are stated on the label applied to every rotary tiller. If in doubt about the speed inserted, refer to the area’s authorised dealer or Falc sales office directly.
  • Page 14 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. Rotary tillers D-HD-EL-FL-GL-GSL-Kappa-Gamma/P-Reverse-RU with roller or wheels: The working depth is adjusted by positioning the 2 dowels in the holes of the machine’s fixed side panels, in such a way as to block the movement of the rear roller or of the wheels (pos.A). The arms can be completely blocked by using the second dowel furnished (pos.B ).
  • Page 15 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 3.7. REAR GUARD ADJUSTMENT Together with working depth adjustment it is opportune also to adjust the rear guard bonnet. Rotary tillers A-BS/BS Super: it is possible to adjust the height of the rear bonnet by lengthening or shortening the carrying chain.
  • Page 16 The sower hitch can be supplied already mounted on the machine or as an accessory to be applied by the end user. It is anyhow recommended to always consult a service center, or directly FALC's commercial or technical departments if one intends mounting a sower hitch on an existing rotary tiller.
  • Page 17 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. The sowing machine must be placed in location of the 2 hooks (B) and of the adjustable tierod (C). If the sowing machine is to be connected to the rotary tiller’s gearbox by means of the Cardan joint, the plastic output shaft cover on the rear side of the gearbox itself must be removed and replaced with an appropriate cover which is supplied on request.
  • Page 18 It is necessary to dispose of suitable lifting means to apply the subsoiler to the rotary tiller. If suitable lifting apparatus is not available to apply the subsoiler to the rotary tiller’s 3rd point, it is compulsory to consult a FALC service center or a specialized workshop. The weights of the subsoilers are the following:...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 4. OPERATION Start with PTO at operating speed and gradually lower the machine into the ground. During this operation all personnel involved must stay at a distance of at least 5 m from the machine.
  • Page 20 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 5. TRANSPORT During operation the rotary tillers rest nearly on the roller, on the lateral slides and, in some cases, also on wheels. They are lifted by the tractor arms at the front.

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Repairs

    Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Before approaching the machine to carry out any maintenance or repairs, it is compulsory to take some precautions: 1) Stop the tractor on level ground...
  • Page 22 ATTENTION: If the chain is too loose or too tight, it can cause breakages on various mechanical components of the rotary tiller. If in doubt or difficulty in adjusting the chain, contact the area service center or directly FALC’s sales or technical departments.
  • Page 23 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. 7. CAUSES OF POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS AND RELEVANT ACTIONS Excessive soil tillage CAUSE: ACTION: Rear casing too closed Lift the rear casing to reduce clod crushing. Travel speed too low Increase travel speed.
  • Page 24 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. The machine bounces on the ground or vibrates CAUSE: ACTION: Foreign bodies stuck between the hoes Remove any foreign bodies from the rotor Improperly mounted hoes, without helical configuration or with the non-cutting edge Remove the set of hoes and mount it correctly.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    DIRECTLY AT OUR TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENTS. This handbook or any part of it cannot be reproduced, copied or published without prior written authorization of FALC. FALC reserves the right to modify the here described specifications at any time without committing itself to update this...

  • Page 26: Safety Pictograms

    The operator is obliged to carefully read the machine’s instruction manual in order to understand its correct operation and to have a comprehensive explanation of the safety pictograms The complete list of all the pictograms which are applied to Falc-produced machines is reported hereafter with the relative explanation on the side. Label no.1 ATTENTION: Read the instruction manual before using the machine.
  • Page 27 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. Label no.4 ATTENTION: Danger for feet due to rotating cutters with horizontal rotating axis. Keep the safety distance. Label no.5 ATTENTION: Danger machine component that can be lifted from the ground.
  • Page 28 Falc - User and Maintenance Manual - cod. 2054 10/18 – English. Label no.9 ATTENTION: Danger of hand and finger cutting. Keep the safety distance. Label no.10 ATTENTION: Danger of feet cutting. Maintain the safety distance. Label no.11 ATTENTION: Danger of rotating movements.
  • Page 29 Falc - Istruzioni per montaggio cardano - cod. 0006 01/07 – Italiano: Istruzione per il montaggio del cardano Prima di montare il cardano, leggere Prima di iniziare a lavorare, Le macchine agricole portate sono collegate attentamente il Libretto fornito dal...
  • Page 30 Falc - Istruzioni per montaggio cardano - cod. 0006 01/07 – Deutsch: Bedingungen für die Gelenkwellenanbau Bevor Sie die Kardanwelle montieren, ist Vor dem Beginn der Arbeiten ist die Länge Die Anbau-Landmaschinen werden direkt das vom Hersteller der Kardanwelle der Kardanwelle zu überprüfen.
  • Page 31 (B) facendo firmare l'utilizzatore della macchina. A) Le proprietaire de la machine agricole susdit produit de la firme FALC declare sous sa responsabilité d'avoir lit et compris chaque part de ce livre.
  • Page 32 Falc – Foglio Manutenzione – cod. 0003 11/94 Foglio per la Manutenzione Tableau de l'Entretien Maintenance Sheet Wartungsblatt Folio de Manutencion Folha de Manutençao Data Data Data Data Data Data Serraggio viti Serrage vis Bolt tightening ______ ______ ______ ______...

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