Claas Volto 700 (G52) Tedders Operator Manual EN

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VOLTO 700
Table of contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Notes on the manual
1.1.1 Validity of 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 Observing 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 alterations
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 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 Safety decals
2.3.2 Position of safety decals
3 Machine description
3.1 Overview and method of operation
3.1.1 Overview of VOLTO 700
3.1.2 Mode of operation of VOLTO 700
3.2 Optional equipment
3.2.1 Slip yoke kit*
3.2.2 1-part hydraulic connectors*
3.2.3 Tine loss protection ø 9.5 mm*
3.2.4 Tine loss protection ø 10.5 mm*
3.2.5 Mechanical swathing curtain*
3.2.6 Swathing curtain, hydraulic*
3.2.7 Sensor wheel*
3.2.8 Spare wheel, 16×6.5-8*
3.2.9 Night swathing gearbox*
3.2.10 Legal equipment: France*
3.2.11 Anti-wrapping plates*
3.2.12 Stripper*
3.3 Identification plates and vehicle identification number
3.3.1 Machine identification plate
3.4 Information on the machine
3.4.1 Decal
4 Operating and display elements
4.1 Controls
4.1.1 Stands
4.1.2 Castor guide we
5 Technical specifications
5.1 VOLTO 700
5.1.1 Dimensions
5.1.2 Weights
5.1.3 Requirements for the tractor
5.1.4 Sound pressure level
5.1.5 Version
5.1.6 Tyre size
5.1.7 Tyre pressure
5.1.8 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
6.2 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 up the lower link
6.4.2 Hitching up the upper link
If the castor guide wheel is used*
6.4.3 Installing the universal drive shaft
6.4.4 Swinging up the stands
6.4.5 Connecting the hydraulic hose
6.4.6 Connecting the hydraulic hose line for the swathing curtain*
6.4.7 Connecting the lighting cable
6.4.8 Stowing the wheel chocks*
6.5 Unhitching the machine
6.5.1 Swinging the stands down
6.5.2 Positioning the wheel chocks*
6.5.3 Disconnecting the lighting cable
6.5.4 Disconnecting the hydraulic hoses
6.5.5 Disconnecting the hydraulic hose line for the swathing curtain*
6.5.6 Removing the universal drive shaft
6.5.7 Unhitching the headstock
6.6 Prepare road travel
6.6.1 General safety precautions
6.6.2 Locking the transport position
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 To be observed during adjustments
7.3.2 Adjusting the spreading angle
7.3.3 Adjusting the 16° spreading angle
7.3.4 Adjusting the 12° spreading angle
7.3.5 Adjusting the tines
7.3.6 Adjusting the spreading pattern
7.3.7 Setting the working height
7.3.8 Adjusting the working height with the castor guide wheel*
7.3.9 Adjusting the swathing curtain*
7.3.10 Correcting wrap-around problems
7.4 Fieldwork
7.4.1 To be observed during fieldwork
7.4.2 Folding to transport position
Releasing the lock
7.4.3 Folding to working position
Unlocking the transport position
7.4.4 Machine use
7.4.5 Tedding
7.4.6 Tedding
7.4.7 Swath spreading
7.4.8 Night swathing
7.4.9 Swath tedding
7.4.10 Tedding with the swathing curtain*
7.4.11 Lifting the machine for tight bends and when reversing
8 Faults and remedies
8.1 Overview of faults
8.1.1 Problems on the machine
9 Maintenance
9.1 Maintenance Information
9.1.1 General warnings
9.1.2 Electrical system
9.1.3 Protective guards 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 Preventing fire and explosion
9.1.11 Lines, tubes and hoses
9.2 Overview maintenance intervals
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 Every 50 operating hours
9.2.5 Every 100 operating hours
9.2.6 Every 500 operating hours or annually
9.2.7 Every 5 years
9.2.8 As needed
9.2.9 After the harvest
9.3 Maintenance operations in general
9.3.1 Clean the machine
9.3.2 Preserve the machine
9.3.3 Check the fastening material
9.4 Gearbox
9.4.1 Checking the gearbox for leaks
9.4.2 Changing the lubricant in the main gearbox
9.4.3 Changing the lubricant of the rotor gearboxes
9.4.4 Check the night swathing gearbox* oil level
9.4.5 Changing the night swathing gearbox* oil
9.5 Clutch
9.5.1 Checking the overload clutch
9.6 Universal drive shaft
9.6.1 Servicing the universal drive shafts
9.7 Chassis
9.7.1 Check the tyre pressure
9.7.2 Changing a wheel on the rotor chassis
9.7.3 Changing the castor guide wheel*
9.7.4 Tightening the wheel nuts on the rotor chassis
9.7.5 Check the castor guide wheel* nut
9.8 Drives
9.8.1 Greasing the PERMALINK finger clutches
9.9 Hydraulic system
9.9.1 Hydraulic system maintenance
9.9.2 Checking the hydraulic hoses
9.9.3 Checking the accumulator*
9.9.4 Checking the hydraulic cylinders
9.10 Electric and electronic system
9.10.1 Lighting equipment defective
9.11 Frame
9.11.1 Checking the frame screw connections
Screw connections of longitudinal carrier rotor arm
Screw connections of rotor arms
9.12 Tine carrier
9.12.1 Checking the tines
9.13 Lubrication chart
9.13.1 Grease all grease points every 50 operating hours
9.13.2 Grease all grease points every 100 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 700
11.1.1 UK declaration of conformity
11.1.2 EC declaration of conformity
12 Technical terms and abbreviations
12.1 Terms and explanations
12.1.1 Technical words
12.1.2 Abbreviations