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Challenger
MT525B-535B-545B-555B-
565B-575B Series
Agricultural Tractors
AGCO - SA - Beauvais - Fran
ce - RC
B562
104
539
January 2005
N°
3378697M1
Issue 1
Challenger MT500B EU
English
2
Table of Contents
2 . Introduction - Safety Instructions and Warranty
13
Table of Contents
13
Note to the User
15
This Book Must Always be Kept with the Tractor
15
Warranty
15
Safety
15
Safety - Alert Symbols and Terms
16
Tractor and Implements
16
Maximum Travel Speeds
16
Introduction
17
Note to the Operator
17
Danger, Warning and Caution
17
Decals
17
Safety Procedure to Follow
18
For Proper Operation
18
Observe the Following Instructions
18
Protection
18
Cab
18
Damage to the ROPS Cab
18
Preparing for Safe Operation
18
Know Your Equipment
18
Protect Yourself
19
Use All Available Protective and Safety Devices
19
Equipment Check
20
Clean the Tractor
20
Protect the Environment
21
Servicing the Tractor
21
Starting
21
Warn Personnel before Starting
21
Get on and off the Tractor Safely
21
Safe Start-Up
21
Follow Recommended Start-Up Procedures
22
Controls Test
22
Starting Fluid
22
Working Safely
22
Make the Right Moves
22
Safety Instructions to be Observed
22
Safety of Bystanders
23
Risk of Overturning
23
To Avoid Side Overturns
24
To Avoid Rear Overturns
24
Other Risks
25
Implements and Attachments
26
Tractor Towing
26
Road Use
27
Highway Code
27
3 . Instruments and Controls
33
Instrument Panel (Fig. 1)
35
Indicator Lights Panel
38
Control Indicator Lights for Functions in Use (Fig. 5)
38
Failure and Parking Brake Control Indicator Lights (Fig. 6)
38
Control Display
39
Dot Matrix Screen
40
Pedals
40
Right-Hand Console
41
Left-Hand Console
43
Seat
43
Description (Fig. 19)
43
Operation
44
Steering Wheel
45
Upper Console
46
Air Conditioning System
47
Manual Air Conditioning System
47
Automatic Air Conditioning System (Optional)
47
Roof Hatch
49
Sun Visor
49
Body
50
4 . Operation
53
Running in
55
The Following Precautions Should be Taken During the Running in Period
55
Start-Up
55
Starting the Engine
55
Cold Weather Starting
56
Driving the Tractor
56
Foot Throttle
56
Selecting the Correct Gear Ratio
56
Preselecting a / B Memorised Engine Speeds
56
Powershuttle Control
57
Stopping the Engine
56
Techstar Cvt" Transmission
57
General
57
Use
58
Different Control Modes
59
Setting Ground Speed
60
Selecting Hare or Tortoise Range
60
Speed Regulator SV1 and SV2
61
Engine Underspeed Supervisor
62
Clutch-Coupler Function
62
Setting Restart Speeds for Shifting
63
Using the DOT MATRIX Screen
64
Parklock" Electrohydraulic Brake
68
Brakes
68
Tractor Towing
68
Differential Lock
69
Front Axle Engagement (4Wd)
69
Front Pto
70
Rear Pto
70
Selecting PTO Speed
70
Engaging the Power Take-Off
71
Flange Shaft
72
Suspended Cab
70
Electronic Linkage
73
Attaching an Implement from the Driver's Seat
74
Lowering
74
Lifting
74
Depth Control
74
Attaching an Implement Using External Controls
75
Transport
76
Activate Transport Control System
76
Quick Soil Engagement
76
Use When Working
76
Operation at Headlands
76
Auxiliary Hydraulics System
77
Flow Control Valve
77
Type of Controls Available (Fig. 49)
77
Hose Connection
77
Additional Spool Valve Outlets
78
Joystick" Controls
78
Using the Control Levers (Fig. 54)
79
Emergency Manual Control of the Spool Valves
81
Steering
77
Three-Point Linkage
81
Linkage
81
Lower Links
81
Telescopic Lower Links
82
Lift Rods
82
Stabilisers
83
Adjustment Procedures
83
Drawbars and Hitches
84
Perforated Bar
84
Swinging Drawbar
84
Stud for Semi-Mounted Trailer
84
Roller Type Swinging Drawbar
85
4-Wheel Trailer Clevis Hitch - Easy Adjustment Type
85
Towing Procedures and Instructions
86
Limp Home Mode
87
5 . Maintenance and Adjustments
91
Initial 50 Hour Service Inspection
93
Engine, Fuel and Cooling Systems
93
Electrical System and Instruments
93
Front Axle and Steering
93
Transmission and Hydraulics
93
Clutches and Brakes
93
General
93
Service Guide
94
User Guide
96
Engine, Fuel and Cooling Systems
96
Electrical System and Instruments
96
Front Axle and Steering
96
Transmission and Hydraulics
96
Clutch
96
General
96
Instructions for Pressure Washing
97
Lubrication
97
All Year Round
97
Lubrication
98
Lubrication Points
98
Engine
100
6-Cylinder Engine
100
Oil Level
100
Drain the Engine Oil Every 400 Hours
100
Change the Engine Oil Filter(S) Every 400 Hours
101
Closed Circuit Breather
101
Fuel System
102
Fuel Prefilter and Filter
102
Bleeding the Fuel System
102
Fuel Injection Pump, Regulator and Injectors
102
Fuel Tank
102
Air Filter
103
Prefilter and Main Filter
103
Cooling System
104
Steering, Transmission and Auxiliairy Functions
105
Change the Transmission Oil Every 2000 Hours
105
Auxiliary Hydraulics
106
Transmission Oil Cooler (Depending on Version)
107
Clutch and Brakes
108
Clutch Liquid Level
108
Adjustments
109
Front Axle - 4-Wheel Drive
108
Final Drive Units
108
Front Axle
108
Suspended Front Axle
108
Air Conditioning System
109
Condenser
109
Air Conditioning Receiver Drier
109
Checking the Air Conditioning System
109
Checking Fan Belt Condition and Tension
110
Check Belt Tension Every 400 Hours
110
Cab
111
Cab Air Filter
111
Cab Suspension
111
ROPS Cab or Frame
111
Tyres
112
Dual Rear Wheels
112
Use
112
Wheel Bolts
112
Inflation Pressure
112
Pressure under Load (Bar) (Psi)
112
Ballasting the Tractor
113
Using the Front Loader
113
Track Adjustments
115
Front Wheel Track
115
Rear Wheel Track (MM)
117
Wheels
115
Electrical Equipment
118
Batteries
118
Alternator
118
Trailer Socket (ISO)
118
Headlight Adjustment
119
Xenon Work Headlights (Optional)
119
Replacing Fuses
120
Fuel Handling, Storage and Specification
122
Gas-Oil
122
Fuel Storage Conditions
123
Storing the Tractor
123
6 . Specifications
127
Engine
129
Fuel System and Air Filter
129
Electrical System
130
Ground Speeds
130
Ground Speed with "Techstar CVT" Continuous Transmission
130
Cooling
131
Final Drive Units
131
Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle
131
Rear Pto
131
Transmission
131
Brakes
132
Differential Lock - Rear Axle
132
Hydraulics (According to Model or Country)
132
Closed Centre Hydraulic System with Flow and Pressure Control
132
Linkage
132
Rear
132
Front
132
Inflation Pressure
133
Noise Levels (Dba) at Operator Ears
133
Steering
133
Track Width Adjustments
133
Tyres
133
Wheels
133
Capacities
134
Tightening Torques
134
Wheels
134
Miscellaneous
134
Dimensions and Weights
135
Dimensions and Attachment Points
136
Specifications for MT525B / MT535B / MT545B Series Tractors
136
Dimensions and Attachment Points
137
7 . Accessories and Options
141
Accessories and Options
143
Datatronic" Onboard Computer
144
General
144
Description
144
Symbols
145
Use
146
Use of the Memory
147
Use When Working
148
Wheel Slip Control
149
Comparative Mode
150
Auxiliary Functions
151
Screen Contrast
151
Rear Dual Control
152
General
152
Description of the Adjustment Screen
152
Adjustments
153
Use
154
Glossary
155
Front Dual Control
156
General
156
Description of the Adjustment Screen
156
Adjustments
157
Use
158
Trailed Implement Control (Tic)
158
General
158
Description of the Adjustment Screen
158
Settings (Fig. 22)
159
Use (Fig. 25)
159
Datatronic 3" Onboard Computer
160
General
160
Description
160
Memories Application
161
General
161
Description of a Memory (Fig. 3)
161
Saving an Implement Name to Memory
162
Setting any Implement Width
166
Counting Function
168
Resetting Values
168
Activating a Memory
170
Work Application
171
General
171
Description (Fig. 38)
172
EHS Valves Menu
172
Gearbox Settings Menu
174
Active Memory Menu
175
Headland Application
177
REAR DUAL CONTROL Menu
179
FRONT DUAL CONTROL Menu
180
Trailed Implement Control (T.I.C.) Menu
182
Points Menu
183
Settings Application
183
General
183
Setting Parameters (Fig. 76)
184
Headland Application
190
General
190
Recording a Sequence
192
Modifying a Recorded Sequence
195
Reading a Sequence
198
Ehs Valves Application
200
General
200
Description (Fig. 137)
201
Dual Control Application
206
General
206
Front Dual Control
207
Rear Dual Ctrl
214
Trailed Implement Control (T. I
221
Points Menu
225
Front Linkage
230
General
230
Use
230
Loads Allowed on the Front Axle Beam
231
Hitching an Implement
232
Driving on the Road
232
Front Power Take-Off
233
Power Level Allowed
233
Power Take-Off Control
233
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Challenger Techstar CVT MT545B Specifications
General
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
45 HP
No. of Gears
8 Forward + 2 Reverse
PTO HP
38 HP
PTO Speed
540 RPM
Brake Type
Oil Immersed
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