Rauch MDS 8.2 Manuel utilisateur

MDS 8.2/14.2/18.2/20.2

Operator's manual

Please read carefully

before using the

machine!

Keep for future use

This operator's and assembly manual is

an integral part of the machine. Suppliers

of new and second-hand machines are

required to document in writing that the

operator's and assembly manual was

delivered with the machine and handed

over to the customer.

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Original instructions

Foreword

Dear customer,

By purchasing the mineral fertilizer spreader of the MDS series you have shown confidence in our

product. Thank you very much! We want to justify this confidence. You have purchased a powerful

and reliable machine.

However, in case unexpected problems arise, our customer service department is always there for

you.

Please read this operator's manual carefully before commissioning the mineral fertilizer

spreader and observe the instructions.

This operator’s manual gives detailed instructions on the operation of the machine, as well as

valuable information on assembly, maintenance, and care.

This manual may also describe equipment that is not included in your machine.

Please note that damage caused by incorrect operation or improper use cannot be covered by

warranty claims.

Please enter here the type and serial number together with the year of

manufacture of your mineral fertilizer spreader.

This information is provided on the machine nameplate or on the frame.

Please state this information when ordering spare parts or optional equipment,

and in case of complaints.

Type: Serial number: Year of manufacture:

Technical improvements

We continuously strive to improve our products. For this reason, we reserve the right to make any

improvements and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice. We do not

accept any obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that have already been

sold.

We will be pleased to answer any other questions that you might have.

Yours sincerely

RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH

Table of contents

1 Intended use 7

2 User instructions 8

2.1 About this operator’s manual 8

2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual 8

2.3 Notes on text descriptions 9

2.3.1 Instructions and procedures 9

2.3.2 Lists 9

2.3.3 References 9

3 Safety 10

3.1 General information 10

3.2 Meaning of warnings 10

3.3 General information on the safety of the machine 11

3.4 Instructions for the operator 11

3.4.1 Qualifications of personnel 11

3.4.2 Instruction 12

3.4.3 Accident prevention 12

3.5 Information on operational safety 12

3.5.1 Parking the machine 12

3.5.2 Filling the machine 13

3.5.3 Checks before commissioning the machine 13

3.5.4 Hazard zone 13

3.5.5 Running operation 14

3.6 Using fertilizer 14

3.7 Hydraulics system 15

3.8 Maintenance and service 15

3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel 16

3.8.2 Wear parts 16

3.8.3 Maintenance and service tasks 16

3.9 Safety in traffic 16

3.9.1 Checks before driving 17

3.9.2 Road travel with the machine 17

3.10 Safety equipment, warnings and instructions 18

3.10.1 Position of safety equipment as well as warning and instruction stickers 18

3.10.2 Function of safety equipment 20

3.11 Warning and instruction stickers 20

3.11.1 Warning stickers 21

3.11.2 Instruction stickers 21

3.12 Name plate and machine marking 23

3.13 Reflector 23

4 Machine data 25

4.1 Manufacturer 25

4.2 Description of the machine 25

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4.2.1 Assembly overview 26

4.2.2 Agitator 29

4.3 Technical data 30

4.3.1 Versions 30

4.3.2 Technical data for the basic equipment 31

4.3.3 Technical data for the extensions 32

4.4 Special equipment 33

4.4.1 Extensions 33

4.4.2 Hopper cover 33

4.4.3 Row spreading system 34

4.4.4 Row spreading system 34

4.4.5 TELIMAT boundary spreading unit 34

4.4.6 Spreading width limiter 35

4.4.7 Hydraulic remote control unit for spreading width limiter 35

4.4.8 Two-way unit 35

4.4.9 Tele-Space universal drive shaft 35

4.4.10 Auxiliary lighting 35

4.4.11 Agitator RWK 6K 36

4.4.12 Agitator RWK 7K 36

4.4.13 Agitator RWK 15 37

4.4.14 Practice test kit 37

4.4.15 Fertilizer identification system 37

5 Axle load calculation 38

6 Transport without tractor 41

6.1 General safety instructions 41

6.2 Loading and unloading, parking 41

7 Commissioning 42

7.1 Accepting the machine 42

7.2 Tractor requirements 42

7.3 Mounting the universal drive shaft on the machine 43

7.3.1 Installing the standard drive shaft 43

7.3.2 Mounting the transmission with radial pin clutch 46

7.4 Installing the machine at the tractor 49

7.4.1 Preconditions 49

7.4.2 Mounting 49

7.5 Pre-setting the mounting height 53

7.5.1 Safety 53

7.5.2 Maximum admissible mounting height 53

7.5.3 Set the mounting height based on the fertilizer chart 54

7.6 Connecting the metering slide actuators 57

7.6.1 Connecting the hydraulic slide actuator: 57

7.6.2 Connecting the electric slide actuators 60

7.6.3 Connecting the electronic slide actuators 60

7.7 Filling the machine 61

8 Calibration 63

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8.1 Determining the output volume 63

8.2 Implementing the calibration test 66

9 Spreading operation 71

9.1 Safety 71

9.2 Instructions regarding the spreading operation 71

9.3 Setting the application rate 73

9.4 Setting the working width 75

9.5 Using the fertilizer chart 80

9.5.1 Information on the fertilizer chart 80

9.6 Spreading with section control 85

9.7 Spreading of narrow field strips 86

9.8 Spreading to one side 87

9.9 Settings for unlisted fertilizer types 88

9.9.1 Requirements and conditions 88

9.9.2 Executing one pass 89

9.9.3 Running three passages 90

9.9.4 Evaluating results 92

9.9.5 Correcting settings 92

9.10 Full or limited border spreading 94

9.10.1 Full border spreading from the first track 94

9.10.2 Setting the GSE spreading width limiter 94

9.10.3 Adjusting the TELIMAT full and limited border spreading unit 96

9.11 Spreading on the headland with TELIMAT T1 special equipment 99

9.12 RV 2M1 row spreading system for hops and fruit cultivation 102

9.12.1 Pre-configuration of the machine 102

9.12.2 Adjustment of the row spacing and spreading width 103

9.12.3 Setting the application rate 103

9.13 Discharging residual material 104

9.14 Parking and unhitching the machine 105

10 Faults and possible causes 107

11 Maintenance and service 111

11.1 Safety 111

11.2 Wear parts and screw connections 112

11.2.1 Checking wear parts 112

11.2.2 Checking the screw connections 113

11.2.3 Checking the screw connections of the weigh cells 113

11.3 Opening the protective grid in the hopper 114

11.4 Cleaning the machine 116

11.5 Metering slide adjustment 117

11.5.1 Adjustment 119

11.6 Checking the agitator for wear 124

11.7 Checking the spreading disc hub 124

11.8 Dismounting and mounting spreading discs 125

11.8.1 Dismounting the spreading discs 125

11.8.2 Mounting the spreading discs 126

11.9 Checking the spreading disc flat spring 126

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11.10 Checking the agitator 127

11.11 Spreading vane replacement 128

11.11.1 Replacing the extension vane 128

11.11.2 Replacing the main vane or the complete spreading vane 131

11.11.3 Replacement of the W spreading vane 135

11.12 Hydraulics system 137

11.12.1 Checking the hydraulic hoses 137

11.12.2 Replacing hydraulic hoses 138

11.13 Transmission oil 139

11.13.1 Quantities and types 139

11.13.2 Checking the oil filling level 139

11.14 Lubrication 140

11.14.1 Drive shaft lubrication 140

11.14.2 Lubricating other components 140

12 Disposal 141

12.1 Safety 141

12.2 Disposal of the machine 141

13 Winterization and preservation 142

13.1 Safety 142

13.2 Washing the machine 142

13.3 Preserving the machine 143

14 Appendix 145

14.1 Torque value 145

15 Guarantee and warranty 149

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1 Intended use

The mineral fertilizer spreaders of the MDS series may only be used in accordance with the

stipulations of the present operator’s manual.

The mineral fertilizer spreaders of the MDS series are constructed in accordance with their intended

use.

They may only be used for the application of dry, granular and crystalline fertilizers, seeds and

slug pellets.

The machine is intended as a three-point linkage on the rear of a tractor and for operation by a

person.

In the following chapters, the mineral fertilizer spreader is referred to as the "machine".

Any use beyond these specifications is considered as contrary to the intended use. The manufacturer

shall not assume any liability for any damages resulting from this. The risk is solely carried by the

operator.

The intended use also comprises the compliance with the operating, maintenance, and repair

conditions prescribed by the manufacturer. Only genuine spare parts from RAUCH may be used as

replacements.

The machine may only be used, maintained and repaired by people who are familiar with the

characteristics of the machine and who are aware of the risks.

The instructions regarding the operation, service, and safe handling of the machine as described in

this operator's manual and declared by the manufacturer in the form of warning signs and symbols on

the machine must be strictly followed during operation. The relevant accident prevention regulations

and other generally recognized safety-related, occupational health and road traffic regulations must be

observed when using the machine.

Unauthorized modifications to the machine are not permitted. Such modifications exclude any liability

of the manufacturer for any resulting damages.

nForeseeable misuse

The manufacturer provides warning notes and signs on the mineral fertilizer spreader relating to

foreseeable misuse. These warnings and warning symbols must always be observed. This way,

application of the machine against the intentions of the operator’s manual is prevented.

1. Intended use

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2 User instructions

2.1 About this operator’s manual

This operator’s manual is an integral part of the machine.

The operator’s manual contains important instructions for safe, proper, and economic use and

maintenance of the machine. Compliance with its stipulations helps to avoid risks, reduce repair

costs and downtime, and to increase the reliability and service life of the machine controlled with it.

The complete documentation, comprising this operator’s manual and any other documents provided,

must be kept in an easily accessible location close to where the machine is used (e.g., in the tractor).

If the machine is sold, the operator’s manual must also be passed to the new owner.

The operator’s manual is intended for the operator of the machine and anyone involved in operating

and maintaining it. It must be read, understood, and applied by every person who is entrusted with the

following work on the machine:

• Operation,

• Maintenance and cleaning,

• Troubleshooting.

In particular, the following is to be observed:

• The chapter on safety,

• The warnings in the text of the individual chapters.

The operator's manual does not replace your own responsibility as operator and operational staff of

the machine control unit.

2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual

The operator’s manual is divided into six key areas in terms of content

• User instructions

• Safety instructions

• Machine data

• Instructions on operating the machine

• Instructions for finding and correcting faults

• Maintenance and service instructions

2. User instructions

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2.3 Notes on text descriptions

2.3.1 Instructions and procedures

Steps that the operator must carry out are shown as follows.

uInstruction for action step 1

uInstruction for action step 2

2.3.2 Lists

Lists without a specific sequence are shown as lists with bullet points:

• Property A

• Property B

2.3.3 References

References to other sections in the document are shown with paragraph number, header text and/or

page number:

•Example: Please also note 3 Safety

References to other documents are shown as information or instructions without the exact chapter or

page number:

•Example: Follow the instructions in the operator’s manual of the universal drive shaft

manufacturer.

2. User instructions

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3 Safety

3.1 General information

The chapter Safety contains basic warning notes as well as working and traffic safety instructions for

the usage of the installed machine.

The adherence to the instructions in this chapter is a prerequisite for the safe handling and trouble-

free operation of the machine.

There are additional warnings in the other chapters of this operator’s manual, which must also be

observed. The warning instructions are given before the text for the relevant actions.

Warning notes on the supplier components can be found in the respective supplier documentation.

These warning instructions must also be observed.

3.2 Meaning of warnings

The warnings in the operator’s manual are classified according to the severeness of the risk and the

probability of its occurrence.

The warning symbols draw attention to the unavoidable residual risks inherent in the design to which

users of the machine are exposed. The warnings used are structured as follows:

Symbol + signal word

Explanation

Level of danger of warnings

The level of danger is indicated in the signal word. The levels of danger are classified as follows:

DANGER!

Type and source of danger

This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the health and life of people.

Ignoring these warnings will result in severe injury or death.

uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.

WARNING!

Type and source of danger

This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal health.

Ignoring these warnings leads to severe injury.

uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.

3. Safety

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