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Operator Manual Please read carefully before using the machine! Store carefully for future use! This Operator Manual should be consi- dered as part of the machine. Suppliers of new and second-hand machines are obliged to indicate in writing that the Operator Manual has been delivered Translation of the original operating manual...
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Year of manufacture: Technical improvements We are continuously improving RAUCH products. For this reason we reserve the right to make any improvements and changes to our machine without notice that we consider necessary. We do not accept any obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that have already been sold.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Table of contents Declaration of conformity Layout of safety instructions Designated use Regulations for use in traffic Safety and accident prevention regulations General safety instructions for the hydraulic system Warning symbols Machine information...
RAUCH-Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH, D 76547 Sinzheim, Landstraße 14 declare under our sole responsibility that the machine : Single disc spreader: SA 250 / 360 / 601 / WB 250 meets the following requirements as delivered: EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, appendix I...
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Designated use This spreader is designed for distribution of loose material such as gravel (3/5), sand, salt, and for spreading fertiliser. Various stirring equipment is used depending on the material. Any other use is not designated use.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Safety and accident prevention regulations Most accidents that occur during work, maintenance or transport are the result of ignoring the most basic safety rules. Therefore, it is important that every person who is involved with this machine, whether it is the purchaser, a family member or an employee, must observe the following important safety regulations and the safety instructions on the stickers attached to the machine exactly.
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Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Danger from flying material! Direct all persons away from the discharge zone before starting spreading. Caution • Never leave the spreader to operate without supervision. • Passengers are prohibited on the spreader during work and during transport.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH General safety instructions for the hydraulic system • The hydraulic system is under high pressure. • When connecting hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors make sure that the hydraulic hoses are correctly connected.
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Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Warning symbols on the spreader Warning symbols that indicate dangers are attached to various parts of the spreader. The warning symbols, the specified position and a short explanatory text are listed below.
Attach spreader as specified and fasten it to the specified attachments only. SA 250 + 360 / WB 250 = Cat. 1, SA 601 = Cat 2 When the spreader is in transport and spreading position always make sure that the side-to-side movement of the tractor three-point linkage is limited to prevent the spreader from swinging from side to side during travel.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Adjustment of the universal drive shaft The universal drive shaft must be adjusted when first mounted on the tractor. If the shaft is too long, the universal drive shaft and the spreader may be damaged when the spreader is lifted.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH PTO speed The SA spreaders are fitted with a reduction gearbox (i = 2.31:1) as standard equipment. With this gearbox the broadcast disc speed is approx. 234 rpm at a PTO speed of 540 rpm (WB spreader model with a gearbox i= 1.25:1).
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Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH The SA spreader models may be fitted with two different hydraulic motor models. (Please contact the factory for the WB 250). Hydraulic motor with 100 cm 3 displacement volume. This requires a litre output of the tractor of min.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Practical operation Spreading gravel or granular fertiliser The stirrer cover must be used when spreading gravel or granular fertiliser. (Bbayonet clip, to remove rotate stirrer cover in the direction of rotation of the broadcast disc to the stop and lift).
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Spreading sand or salt The hook stirrer must be used when spreading sand, salt or mixed sand-salt. (See the section on using the hook stirrer). Information on using the hook stirrer The hook stirrer is used for spreading sand, salt, mixed sand-salt or floury fertiliser.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Adjustment of the spreading quantity The spreading quantity is set by opening the metering slide (with the quantity selection lever). For example: lever towards the higher numbers on the scale means: metering slide is opened wider for greater spreading quantity.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Setting a symmetrical scatter pattern / adjustment of the vanes Depending on the type (granular, coarse, fine) or state of the material (wet, dry), the spreading range may not be even (left and right spreading quantity different). This can be compensated by the standard adjustable discharge funnels on the spreader (adjustable segment).
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Spreading to one side Spreading to the right only (viewed in the direction of travel) Disengage both quantity adjustment levers 1 = Left quantity adjustment lever open 2 = Adjustable quantity stop...
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH One-sided spreading without disengaging the quantity adjustment lever Correct the opening position of the metering slide (quantity stop), otherwise carry out adjustment as described above but without disengaging the quantity adjustment lever.
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Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Calculating nominal discharge amount per minute: 3 km/h Ground speed: Working width: 50 g/m ² Desired application rate: Required discharge quantity (g/min): Formula: m/h ; 3000 m/h = 50 m/min For example:...
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Spreader table The specified quantities in the spreader table are general values, which may NOTE vary to a greater or lesser degree depending on the properties of the material. To calculate the exact amount we recommend running a broadcast test.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Remote controls for metering slide / limiting the spreading width Hydraulic remote control (metering slide). The hydraulic hose must be connected to a quick release coupling (e.g. rocker connection). This hydraulic remote control operates with a single-acting control valve.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Maintenance and lubrication • Always switch off the drive and the engine before carrying out troubleshooting, and for repair, maintenance and cleaning work. Remove the ignition key! • Always ensure that the raised spreader is safely supported before working on it.
Warranty services are provided by authorised workshops, by RAUCH factory representatives or the factory. 3. The following are excluded from coverage by the warranty: natural wear, dirt, corrosion and all faults caused by improper handing and external causes.
Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Spreader tables (fertiliser) for SA spreader model NPK EG WARE kg/ha 13+13+21, 1.2 kg/l...
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Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH AMMONIUM NITRATE LIME EC WARE kg/ha 27% N, 1.05 kg/l...
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Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250 RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH GRANULAR POTASH WITH MgO Kali & Salz GmbH kg/ha 40/6, 1.15 kg/l...
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