Claas Volto 60 58 (179) Tedders Operator Manual EN

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VOLTO 77
VOLTO 58
Table of contents
1 To this operator’s manual
1.1 Notes on the manual
1.1.1 General instructions
1.1.2 Validity of manual
1.1.3 Technical specifications
1.1.4 Symbols and notes
1.1.5 Using the manual
Directions
2 Safety
2.1 Safety rules
2.1.1 Particularly important
2.1.2 Qualification of drivers and maintenance personnel
2.1.3 Intended use
2.1.4 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
2.1.5 Safety and accident prevention regulations
2.1.6 First aid measures
2.1.7 Danger of injury from hydraulic liquid
2.2 Safety decals on the machine
2.2.1 Safety decals
2.2.2 Position of safety decals
3 Machine description
3.1 Overview and method of operation
3.1.1 Overview of VOLTO 77
3.1.2 Mode of operation of VOLTO 77
3.1.3 Overview of VOLTO 58
3.1.4 Mode of operation of VOLTO 58
3.2 Optional machine equipment
3.2.1 Optional machine equipment
3.2.2 Slip yoke kit
3.2.3 Hydraulic connectors, 1-part
3.2.4 Hydraulic connectors, 2-part
3.2.5 Lighting adapter for USA
3.2.6 Tine-loss protection ø 9.5 mm
3.2.7 Tine-loss protection ø 10.5 mm
3.2.8 Mechanical swathing curtain
3.2.9 Hydraulic swathing curtain
3.2.10 Headland hydraulic lift
3.2.11 Sensor wheel
3.2.12 Spare wheel, 16×6.5-8
3.2.13 Night swathing gearbox
3.3 Identification plates and vehicle identification number
3.3.1 Spare parts and technical questions
3.3.2 Position of identification plate
3.3.3 Position of identification number
3.3.4 Explanation of machine identification plate
3.4 Information on the machine
3.4.1 Decal
4 Operating and control elements
4.1 Controls
4.1.1 Hydraulic hose
4.1.2 Headland lifting rope*
4.1.3 Rope
5 Technical specifications
5.1 VOLTO 77
5.1.1 Dimensions
5.1.2 Weights
5.1.3 Requirements for the tractor
5.1.4 Version
5.1.5 rpressure
5.1.6 Noise level
5.1.7 Lubricants
5.2 VOLTO 58
5.2.1 Dimensions
5.2.2 Weights
5.2.3 Requirements for the tractor
5.2.4 Version
5.2.5 Tyre pressure
5.2.6 Noise level
5.2.7 Lubricants
6 Machine preparation
6.1 Adapting the tractor
6.1.1 Axle loads, minimum ballast, total weight
6.1.2 Calculating the minimum front ballast
6.1.3 Calculating the minimum rear ballast
6.1.4 Calculating the actual front axle load
6.1.5 Calculating the actual total weight
6.1.6 Calculating the actual rear axle load
6.1.7 Calculation table
6.2 Shutting down and securing the machine
6.2.1 Switching off and securing the machine
6.2.2 Securing the raised machine
6.3 Adapting the machine
6.3.1 Universal drive shaft – Checking the length
6.3.2 Universal drive shaft – Adapting the length
6.3.3 Fitting the universal drive shaft to the machine
6.4 Hitching the machine
6.4.1 Hitching up the headstock
Machines with castor guide wheel*:
Machines without castor guide wheel:
6.4.2 Installing the universal drive shaft
6.4.3 Connecting the hydraulic hose
6.4.4 Connecting the hydraulic hose
6.4.5 Connecting the hydraulic hose line for the swathing curtain*
6.4.6 Plugging in the lighting cable
6.4.7 Swinging up the stands
Front jack stands
Rear jack stand
6.4.8 Stowing the wheel chocks*
6.5 Unhitching the machine
6.5.1 Positioning the wheel chocks*
6.5.2 Extending the stands
Rear jack stand
Front jack stands
6.5.3 Unplugging the lighting cable
6.5.4 Disconnecting the hydraulic hoses
6.5.5 Disconnecting the hydraulic hoses
6.5.6 Disconnecting the hydraulic hose line for the swathing curtain*
6.5.7 Removing the universal drive shaft
6.5.8 Unhitching the headstock
6.6 Prepare road travel
6.6.1 Folding in the swathing curtain*
6.6.2 Closing the shut-off tap
6.6.3 Marking the machine for road travel
6.7 Loading the machine
6.7.1 Lifting the machine
7 Operation
7.1 General safety precautions
7.1.1 Prior to operation
7.2 Driving on the road
7.2.1 Driving on public roads
7.3 Fieldwork settings
7.3.1 Adjusting spreading angle
7.3.2 Adjusting the tines
7.3.3 Setting the working height
7.3.4 Adjusting the working height with the castor guide wheel*
7.3.5 Repositioning the universal drive shaft
7.3.6 Adjusting the swathing curtain*
7.3.7 Adjusting the headland hydraulic lift*
7.3.8 Wrap-around problems
Installing the anti-wrap guards*
7.4 Fieldwork
7.4.1 Fieldwork
7.4.2 Opening the shut-off tap
7.4.3 Folding to working position
7.4.4 Folding to working position
7.4.5 Folding to transport position
VOLTO 77 with headland lifting*:
7.4.6 Folding to transport position
7.4.7 Tedding with the swathing curtain*
7.4.8 Folding out the swathing curtain*
7.4.9 Tedding
7.4.10 Swath spreading
7.4.11 Tedding
7.4.12 Swath tedding
7.4.13 Night swathing
7.4.14 Engaging the PTO shaft
7.4.15 Adjusting the spreading pattern
7.4.16 Difficult conditions of use
7.4.17 Lifting in tight bends and when reversing
7.4.18 Lifting with headland lifting*
8 Faults and remedies
8.1 Causes and remedies
8.1.1 Machine faults
9 Maintenance
9.1 Maintenance Information
9.1.1 General maintenance warnings
9.1.2 Electrical system
9.1.3 Protective guards
9.1.4 Spare parts
9.1.5 Unbalance
9.1.6 Compressed air and water
9.1.7 Wheels
9.1.8 Burn prevention
9.1.9 Oils
9.1.10 Fire prevention and explosion prevention
9.1.11 Lines, tubes and hoses
9.2 Overview maintenance intervalls
9.2.1 Dealing with maintenance intervals
9.2.2 Before the harvest
9.2.3 After the first 10 operating hours
9.2.4 After the first 50 operating hours
9.2.5 Every 8 operating hours or daily
9.2.6 Every 20 operating hours
9.2.7 Every 50 operating hours
9.2.8 Every 500 operating hours or annually
9.2.9 As needed
9.2.10 After the harvest
9.3 Maintenance operations in general
9.3.1 Clean machine
9.3.2 Preserve the machine
9.3.3 Checking the fittings
9.4 Gearbox
9.4.1 Check gearbox tightness
9.4.2 Main gearbox
9.4.3 Night swathing gearbox*: Check the oil level
9.4.4 Night swathing gearbox*: Change the oil
9.5 Clutches
9.5.1 Check the overload clutch
9.6 Universal drive shaft
9.6.1 Maintaining drive shafts
9.7 Chassis
9.7.1 Checking the tyre air pressure
9.7.2 Rotor: Retightening the bolts
9.7.3 Rotor chassis: Retightening the wheel nuts
9.7.4 Rotor chassis: Changing the wheel
9.7.5 Castor guide wheel*: Retightening the wheel nuts
9.7.6 Changing the castor guide wheel*
9.8 Hydraulic system
9.8.1 Hydraulic system maintenance
9.8.2 Check the hydraulic hoses
9.8.3 Check the hydraulic cylinders
9.8.4 Check the hydraulic cylinders
9.9 Tine carrier
9.9.1 Checking the tines
9.10 VOLTO 77 lubrication chart
9.10.1 Grease all grease points every 8 operating hours
9.10.2 Grease all grease points every 20 operating hours
9.11 VOLTO 58 lubrication chart
9.11.1 Grease all grease points every 8 operating hours
9.11.2 Grease all grease points every 20 operating hours
10 Placing out of operation and disposal
10.1 General Information
10.1.1 Putting out of operation and disposal
11 EC-declaration of conformity
11.1 VOLTO 77
11.1.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
11.2 VOLTO 58
11.2.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
12 Technical terms and abbreviations
12.1 Terms and explanations
12.1.1 Technical words
12.1.2 Abbreviations

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VOLTO 80VOLTO 60
Table of contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Notes on the manual
1.1.1 Validity of the manual
1.1.2 Information about this Operator’s Manual
1.1.3 Symbols and notes
1.1.4 Optional equipment
1.1.5 Qualified specialist workshop
1.1.6 Warranty notes
1.1.7 Spare parts and technical questions
1.2 Intended use
1.2.1 Intended use
1.2.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
2 Safety
2.1 Identifying warnings
2.1.1 Hazard signs
2.1.2 Signal word
2.2 Safety rules
2.2.1 Importance of Operator’s Manual
2.2.2 Observe the safety decals and warnings
2.2.3 Requirements for all persons working with the machine
2.2.4 Children in danger
2.2.5 Hazard areas
2.2.6 Presence between tractor and machine
2.2.7 Persons riding on the machine
2.2.8 Hitching the tractor to the machine
2.2.9 Danger of injury from rotating shafts
2.2.10 Structural changes
2.2.11 Optional equipment and spare parts
2.2.12 Control of the machine while it is running
2.2.13 Operation only after proper putting into operation
2.2.14 Technical condition
2.2.15 Danger from damage to the machine
2.2.16 Complying with technical limit values
2.2.17 Danger from continued running of machine parts
2.2.18 Keeping the safety devices functional
2.2.19 Personal protective equipment
2.2.20 Wearing suitable clothing
2.2.21 Removing dirt and loose objects
2.2.22 Preparing the machine for road travel
2.2.23 Risks when driving on the road and in the field
2.2.24 Parking the machine safely
2.2.25 Unsupervised parking
2.2.26 Unsuitable operating utilities
2.2.27 Safe handling of operating and auxiliary utilities
2.2.28 Environmental protection and disposal
2.2.29 Fire prevention
2.2.30 Lethal electrocution from overhead lines
2.2.31 Pressurised fluids
2.2.32 Hot surfaces
2.2.33 Working on machine only after shutting it down
2.2.34 Maintenance work and repairs
2.2.35 Raised machine parts and loads
2.2.36 Danger from welding work
2.3 Safety decals on the machine
2.3.1 Layout of safety decals
2.3.2 Safety decals on the machine
3 Machine description
3.1 Overview and method of operation
3.1.1 Overview of VOLTO 80
3.1.2 Mode of operation of VOLTO 80
3.1.3 Overview of VOLTO 60
3.1.4 Mode of operation of VOLTO 60
3.2 Optional equipment
3.2.1 Slip yoke kit*
3.2.2 1-part hydraulic connectors*
3.2.3 Hydraulic connectors, 2-part*
3.2.4 Tine loss protection ø 9.5 mm*
3.2.5 Mechanical swathing curtain*
3.2.6 Hydraulic swathing curtain*
3.2.7 Headland hydraulic lift*
3.2.8 Castor guide wheel*
3.2.9 Spare wheel, 16×6.5-8*
3.2.10 Night swathing gearbox*
3.3 Identification plates and vehicle identification number
3.3.1 Machine identification plate
3.4 Information on the machine
3.4.1 Stickers on the machine
4 Operating and display elements
4.1 Controls
4.1.1 Hydraulic hose
4.1.2 Headland lifting rope*
4.1.3 Transport locking rope
5 Technical specifications
5.1 VOLTO 80
5.1.1 Dimensions
5.1.2 Weights
5.1.3 Requirements for the tractor
5.1.4 Noise level
5.1.5 Version
5.1.6 Tyre size
5.1.7 Tyre pressure
5.1.8 Lubricants
5.2 VOLTO 60
52.1 Dimensions
5.2.2 Weights
5.2.3 Requirements for the tractor
5.2.4 Sond pressure level
5.2.5 Version
5.2.6 Tyre size
5.2.7 Tyre pressure
5.2.8 Lubricants
6 Machine preparation
6.1 Adapting the tractor
6.1.1 Checking the ballasting of the tractor
Calculating the minimum front ballast
Calculating the minimum rear ballast
Calculating the actual front axle load
Calculating the actual total weight
Calculating the actual rear axle load
Calculation table
6.1.2 Calculating the minimum front ballast
6.1.3 Calculating the minimum rear ballast
6.1.4 Calculating the actual front axle load
6.1.5 Calculating the actual total weight
6.1.6 Calculating the actual rear axle load
6.1.7 Calculation table
6.1.8 Checking the protective guard on the tractor PTO shaft
6.2 Switching off and securing the machine
6.2.1 Switching off and securing the tractor and machine
6.2.2 Securing the raised machine
6.3 Adapting the machine
6.3.1 Universal drive shaft – checking length
6.3.2 Adapting the universal drive shaft length
6.3.3 Fitting the universal drive shaft to the machine
6.4 Hitching the machine
6.4.1 Hitching the 3-point hitch
6.4.2 Installing the universal drive shaft
6.4.3 Connecting the hydraulic hose
6.4.4 Connecting the hydraulic hose
6.4.5 Connecting the hydraulic hose line for the swathing curtain*
6.4.6 Connecting the lighting cable
6.4.7 Swinging up the stands
Front jack stands
Rear jack stand
6.4.8 Stowing the wheel chocks*
6.5 Unhitching the machine
6.5.1 Preparing for removal
Extending the rear stand
6.5.2 Preparing for removal
Extending the rear stand
Extending the front stands
6.5.3 Disconnecting the lighting cable
6.5.4 Disconnecting the hydraulic hoses
6.5.5 Disconnecting the hydraulic hoses
6.5.6 Disconnecting the hydraulic hose line for the swathing curtain*
6.5.7 Removing the universal drive shaft
6.5.8 Unhitching the 3-point hitch
6.6 Prepare road travel
6.6.1 Folding in the swathing curtain*
6.6.2 Closing the shut-off tap
6.6.3 Marking the machine for road travel
6.7 Loading the machine
6.7.1 Lifting the machine
7 Operation
7.1 Driving on the road
7.1.1 Driving on public roads
7.2 Fieldwork settings
7.2.1 Adjusting the spreading angle
7.2.2 Adjusting the tines
7.2.3 Adjusting the working height
7.2.4 Adjusting the working height with the castor guide wheel*
7.2.5 Repositioning the universal drive shaft
7.2.6 Adjusting the swathing curtain*
7.2.7 Wrap-around problems
Installing the anti-wrap guards*
7.3 Fieldwork
7.3.1 To be observed during fieldwork
7.3.2 Opening the shut-off tap
7.3.3 Folding to working position
7.3.4 Folding to working position
7.3.5 Folding to transport position
VOLTO 80 with headland lifting*
7.3.6 Folding to transport position
7.3.7 Machine use
7.3.8 Tedding
7.3.9 Tedding
7.3.10 Swath spreading
7.3.11 Night swathing
7.3.12 Swath tedding
7.3.13 Tedding with the swathing curtain*
7.3.14 Folding out the swathing curtain*
7.3.15 Adjusting the spreading pattern
7.3.16 Difficult conditions of use
7.3.17 Lifting in tight bends and when reversing
7.3.18 Lifting with headland lifting*
7.3.19 Adjusting the headland hydraulic lift*
8 Faults and remedies
8.1 Causes and remedies
8.1.1 Problems on the machine
8.1.2 Chassis
8.1.2.1 Changing the wheel on the rotor running gear
8.1.2.2 Changing the castor guide wheel*
8.1.3 Electric and electronic system
8.1.3.1 Light bulb faulty
9 Maintenance
9.1 Maintenance interval overview
9.1.1 Before the harvest
9.1.2 After the first 10 operating hours
9.1.3 After the first 50 operating hours
9.1.4 Every 8 operating hours or daily
9.1.5 Every 20 operating hours
9.1.6 Every 50 operating hours
9.1.7 Every 500 operating hours or annually
9.1.8 After the harvest
9.2 Gearbox
9.2.1 Checking the gearbox for leaks
9.2.2 Main gearbox
9.2.3 Check the night swathing gearbox* oil level
9.2.4 Changing the night swathing gearbox* oil
9.3 Clutches
9.3.1 Checking the overload clutch
9.4 Universal drive shaft
9.4.1 Servicing the universal drive shafts
9.5 Chassis
9.5.1 Check the tyre pressure
9.5.2 Checking the wheel nuts on the rotor running gear
9.5.3 Check the castor guide wheel* nut
9.6 Hydraulic system
9.6.1 Hydraulic system maintenance
9.6.2 Checking the hydraulic hoses
9.6.3 Checking the hydraulic cylinders
9.6.4 Checking the hydraulic cylinders
9.7 Tine carrier
9.7.1 Checking the tines
9.8 Assembled parts/Machine housing
9.8.1 Clean the machine
9.8.2 Preserve the machine
9.8.3 Check the fittings
9.9 Lubrication plan
9.9.1 Grease all grease points every 8 operating hours
9.9.2 Grease all grease points every 20 operating hours
10 Putting out of operation and disposal
10.1 General information
10.1.1 Removal from service and disposal
11 EC declaration of conformity
11.1 VOLTO 80 / VOLTO 60
11.1.1 EC declaration of conformity
12 Technical terms and abbreviations
12.1 Terms and explanations
12.1.1 Technical words
12.1.2 Abbreviations