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Claas ARES 546 User Manual

Claas ARES 546
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Claas ARES 546 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandClaas
ModelARES 546
CategoryTractor
LanguageEnglish

Summary

A - IDENTIFICATION - CERTIFICATION - SAFETY

IDENTIFICATION

Tractor model, type, and serial number details.

CERTIFICATION

Tractor compliance with European directives and regulations.

SAFETY

Essential safety precautions and warnings for tractor operation.

B - CAB

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (DRIVING POSITION)

Identification and function of controls in the driving position.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (DASHBOARD)

Identification and function of dashboard controls.

WARNING LIGHTS

Symbols and meanings of dashboard warning lights.

ALARMS

Explanation of primary and caution alarm lights and their indications.

C - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHARACTERISTICS

Specifications for bulbs, towing sockets, and electrical connections.

7 PIN ISO SOCKET

ISO socket function for data communication with implements.

LIGHTING - SIGNALLING

Location and function of front and rear lights, indicators, and beacons.

FUSES AND RELAYS

Location and allocation of fuses and relays in the fuse box.

D - ENGINE

CHARACTERISTICS

Technical specifications for engine types across different tractor models.

OPERATIONS BEFORE START

Essential pre-start checks and safety procedures.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine safely.

FUEL

Fuel quality requirements, handling, and tank filling procedures.

E - TRANSMISSION

TABLES OF FORWARD SPEEDS (QUADRISHIFT TRANSMISSION)

Speed charts for QuadriShift transmission with various tyre sizes.

REVERSER LEVER UNDER TORQUE

Operation of the hydraulic reverser lever for forward/reverse control.

QUADRISHIFT II FUNCTION

Automatic gear shifting for optimal speed and engine use.

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK

Engagement and disengagement of differential locks for traction.

F - FRONT AXLE

CHARACTERISTICS

Technical specifications for front axles, including steering angles and ratios.

FRONT AXLE ENGAGEMENT

How the front axle engages in different operating and automatic modes.

PROACTIV FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION

Management of the Proactiv front axle suspension modes.

G - HYDRAULICS - LINKAGE AND REAR HITCH

REAR LINKAGE TCE 15-25 (ELECTRONIC TRACTO CONTROL)

Description of the control panel for TCE 15-25 linkage.

MODE SELECTOR

Explanation of different linkage operating modes.

FORCE CONTROL

Activating and adjusting the force control sensitivity.

ACTIVE SLIP MANAGEMENT (TCE 25)

Automatic management of wheel slip for traction.

H - FRONT POWER TAKEOFF, LINKAGE AND FRONT COUPLING

CHARACTERISTICS

Specifications for front linkage, capacity, and front PTO.

USING THE FRONT LINKAGE SYSTEM

Operation of the front linkage system and valve control.

USING THE FRONT POWER TAKEOFF

Procedures for starting and stopping the front PTO.

I - ON BOARD COMPUTER

ON-BOARD COMPUTER (INFOTRAC)

Overview of the Infotrac on-board computer and its symbols.

OPERATION

Detailed explanation of autotest, partial, and total event counter functions.

INFOTRAC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE "OPERATING SPEED"

Procedure for calibrating the Infotrac operating speed.

J - WHEELS AND TYRES

TYRE PRESSURES

Factors affecting correct tyre pressure and recommendations.

FRONT/REAR INTER-AXLE RATIO

Understanding the mechanical ratio between front and rear axles for 4WD.

SETTING THE TRACK

Method for adjusting the wheel track by swapping wheels or discs.

K - DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES AND BALLAST

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Tables of dimensions and weights for different tractor models.

CAPACITIES

Quantities of lubricants and fluids required for each tractor component.

BALLASTS

Ballasting recommendations for front and rear of the tractor.

L - MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

General advice on maintenance, cleaning, and welding.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

User-performable maintenance tasks and frequency.

MAINTENANCE RECORD

Tables for recording 500h, 1000h, and 2000h maintenance operations.

M - OPERATIONS THAT ARE MANDATORY UNDER THE GUARANTEE

OPERATIONS MANDATORY UNDER THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEE

Pre-delivery inspection and mandatory routine maintenance schedule.

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