LEMKEN Albatros 9 - User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Field Sprayer

Albatros 9

- EN -

Item no. 175_4719

1/04.12

LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG

Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen

Telephone (0 28 02) 81-0, Fax (0 28 02) 81-220

E-mail: lemken@lemken.com, Internet: http://www.lemken.com

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Table of Contents5
Contents5
General Information18
Liability18
Guarantee18
Copyright19
Optional Accessories19
Identification Plate20
Implement20
Axle22
Automatic, Load-Dependent Brake Valve (ALB)22
Symbols Used in the Operating Instructions23
Hazard Classes23
Information23
Environmental Protection23
Indication of Passages24
Safety Measures and Precautions25
Target Group25
Intended Use25
Safety and Warning Signs27
General Information27
Meaning of Warning Signs27
Special Safety Instructions29
Danger Areas30
Danger Areas When Operating the Implement31
Danger Area When Folding in and out31
Residual Risks32
Hazard Caused by Mechanical Systems32
Dangers from the Oil Hydraulic System32
Applicable Rules and Regulations33
Operation on Public Highways33
Lighting System and Identification33
Permissible Weight of the Implement33
Checks before Driving off34
Requirements of the Tractor35
Correct Behaviour in Road Traffic35
Obligation of the Operator36
Centring of the Steering Drawbar in the Middle Setting37
Manual Drawbar Steering37
TRAIL Control38
Safe Operation of the Implement39
General39
Selection and Qualification of Personnel39
Effect of Particular Agricultural Chemicals on the Implement40
Handover of the Implement41
Design and Function42
Overview42
Chassis, General43
Drawbar with End Section and Drawbar Eye43
Rigid Drawbar43
Drawbar - Manual Steerable43
Drawbar - Automatically Steerable (TRAIL Control)44
Axles44
Brake System45
Without Brake System45
Manually Regulated Air Brake System46
Air Brake System with an Automatic, Load-Dependent Compressed Air Brake Valve and Pneumatic Suspension49
Hydraulic Braking System50
Fluid Circuit51
Albatros 9/200051
Albatros 9/300052
Albatros 9/4000-5000-600053
Description54
Flow of Liquid to the Nozzles54
Main Tank56
Fresh Water Tank57
Hand Washing Container57
Filter58
Pump59
Cardan Shaft59
Hydraulic Drive60
Control and Connection Centre61
Selector Valve61
Agitator Pump Valve62
Distribution Valve62
Agitator Control63
Flushing Valve63
Fresh Water Tank Valve63
Induction Hopper64
Induction Hopper Valve65
Suction Valve66
Connections66
Pressure Limiting Valve67
Hand Washing Container Drain Valve67
Filler Valve67
TANK Control Filling Level Indicator68
Automatic Filling Stop68
Filler Hose69
Storage Compartment69
Distance Detection70
Flow Meter71
Pressure Measuring Device71
Feeding71
Electro-Hydraulic Control72
Standard72
Load Sensing72
Control Terminals73
Spraydos74
SPRAY-Control S77
UNI-Control S77
COMFORT- Terminal78
LEMKEN CCI-200 Terminal78
Multifunction Handle79
Automatic Drawbar Control TRAIL Control79
Spraying80
Boom81
S-Box82
Height Adjustment83
Swing Suspension and Slope Compensator83
Electrical - Non-ISOBUS Control Terminal83
Electrical or Electro-Hydraulic - Non-ISOBUS Control Terminal84
Electrical or Electro-Hydraulic - ISOBUS Control Terminal84
Stabiliser84
DISTANCE Control85
Hydraulic Flow Dividers and Pressure Limiting Valves86
Segment Valves86
Boom87
Ground Distance Controllers87
Nozzle Holder87
Single Nozzle Holder88
Three-Nozzle Holder88
Four-Nozzle Holder89
Vario Select Nozzle Holder89
Nozzles91
General91
Liquid Fertilizer Nozzles91
Drag Hose92
Drag Pipe92
Boundary Nozzles93
Manual93
Electrical93
Edge Nozzles93
Boom Lighting94
Foam Marking94
Preparations on the Tractor95
Overview95
Check Tractor Tire Pressure95
Provide and Check the Necessary Electronics Connections95
Provide and Check the Necessary Hydraulic Connections97
Installation of the Control Terminal98
Determining the Driving Speed99
Installing the TRAIL Control Operating Terminal and the Angle Sensor100
Mounting the Hydraulic Pump Drive Display and the Hydraulic Line101
Preparation of the Device102
Overview102
Attaching the Implement103
Calibrating the TRAIL Control Oil Quantity110
Spraydos, SPRAY-Control S and UNI-Control S Operating Terminals111
Mounting and Testing the Drive Shaft112
Shortening the Drive Shaft113
Determining the Filling Capacity of the Implement114
Installation of the Correct Nozzles117
Measuring Litres119
General119
For Spraydos Operating Terminals120
Calibrating the Speed Sensor121
General121
For Spraydos Operating Terminals122
With Other Operating Terminals122
Calibrating the Flow Meter123
General123
For Spraydos Operating Terminals123
Mounting the Drag Hoses128
Preparation128
Attaching128
Mounting the Drag Pipes131
Preparation131
Attaching131
Operation133
Draining the Antifreeze133
General133
Brake System133
Operation below Freezing Point134
Storage Compartment134
Operation Terminal135
General135
Spraydos136
Other Operating Terminals136
Filling and Emptying the Hand Washing Container137
Filling the Hand Washing Container137
Emptying the Hand Washing Container138
Filling and Emptying the Fresh Water Tank139
Filling the Fresh Water Tank139
Emptying the Fresh Water Tank140
Filling the Main Tank with Water141
Cap of the Main Tank142
Filler Valve Connection143
Selector Valve Connection145
Adjusting the Flushing Valve148
Filling the Main Tank with Spraying Agent150
Cap of the Main Tank152
Filler Valve Connection153
Selector Valve Connection155
Filling Via the Induction Hopper157
Shelf158
Cleaning Empty Canisters162
Cleaning Gun on the Induction Hopper164
Flushing the Induction System166
Folding out the Boom168
With the Tractor Control Units169
With Electro-Hydraulics and the Spraydos Operating Terminal169
With Electro-Hydraulics and a Different Operating Terminal170
Adjusting the Spring Stabiliser171
Trial Operation of the Implement172
Working with the Implement174
Working on Uneven Ground or Slopes177
Electrically with Button (Not ISOBUS Operating Terminal)177
Electrically and Electro-Hydraulically with Potentiometer (Not ISOBUS Terminal)177
Electrical or Electro-Hydraulic with Switch - ISOBUS Control Terminal177
Working Headlights178
Foam Marking179
General179
Commissioning180
Notes180
Boundary Nozzles181
Manually Switched Boundary Nozzles182
Electrically Switched Boundary Nozzles183
Manually Switched Edge Nozzles185
Electrically Activated Edge Nozzles Switched with Spraydos186
Folding in the Boom187
With the Tractor Control Units188
With Electro-Hydraulics and the Spraydos Operating Terminal189
With Electro-Hydraulics and a Different Operating Terminal191
System Cleaning with Partially Filled Main Tank Using the Spraydos Operating Terminal192
Spraying with Drag Hoses and Drag Pipes195
Cleaning196
General196
Emptying the Main Tank197
General197
Pumping Residual Quantities from the Main Tank198
Draining Spraying Agent out of the Main Tank200
Emptying the Fresh Water Tank201
Draining201
Pumping out202
Spraying204
Internal Cleaning205
General205
Spraydos205
Other Operating Terminals206
External Cleaning207
Cleaning the Filter211
General211
Suction Filter212
Pressure Filter213
Detaching the Implement214
Winter Storage219
Before the Start of the Season220
Maintenance and Repairs221
Special Safety Instructions221
General221
Personnel Qualifications221
Protective Equipment221
Immobilise the Implement for Maintenance and Repairs222
Work on the Hydraulics222
Working on the Electrics223
Working under the Raised Device223
Utilised Tool223
Environmental Protection224
Greasing224
Maintenance Intervals226
Oils and Lubricants228
Hand Pump228
Drive Shaft229
Protective Tube229
Safety Chain229
Sliding Tube229
Joints229
Drawbar and Towing Equipment230
Drawbar Eye230
Stand231
Drawbar Bearings231
Steering Cylinder231
Axle232
Linkage Plate232
Camshaft232
Ladder232
Gear Unit233
Oil Change233
Connection Sleeve234
Lifting Mast235
Lifting Mast and Floating Bearing235
Slide and Swing Guide235
Cable Roller236
Cable236
Boom237
General237
Vibration Damper237
Folding Joint (1)238
Folding Joint (2)238
Folding Cylinder239
Swivel Joint239
Chains240
Folding Joint (3)240
Hydraulic Lines240
Hydraulic Hoses240
Oil Filter of the Electro-Hydraulic Control Unit241
Checking the Oil Filter241
Replacing the Oil Filter241
Air Brake243
General243
Bleeding243
Cleaning244
Adjustment Centre246
Selector and Distributor Valve246
Induction Hopper246
Tightening Torques247
General Information247
Bolts and Nuts Made of Steel247
Bolts and Nuts Made of V2A248
Wheel Nuts249
Checking Connections to the Tractor250
Hydraulic Connections250
Electronic Connections250
Pump251
General251
Oil Level251
Diaphragms252
Pressure in the Pressure Reservoir253
Calibrating the Sensors255
Filter255
Control Connections256
General256
Pump Output256
Flow Meter256
Pressure Measuring Device257
Work to be Performed by a Qualified. Authorised Person257
Axle257
Brake System257
Inspection of the Implement258
Information in Case of Faults and Malfunctions258
Technical Data259
Dimensions259
Weights261
Empty Weight261
Permissible Weight261
Load Data Depending on the Permissible Wheels262
Drawbar with End Section and Drawbar Eye266
Axles267
General267
Explanation of the Terms Offset and Track Change268
Wheel Rims269
Track Width270
Albatros 9/4000, 5000 and 6000271
Albatros 9/2000 and 3000272
Coupling and Chassis272
Automatic Drawbar Control with TRAIL Control272
Tyres273
Use of Own Wheels or Wheels Which Are Not Listed in the List of Wheels274
Drive Shaft275
Pumps276
Allocation276
Data for each Pump277
Spraying Fluid System278
Oil Hydraulic System279
Implement System279
Hydraulic Pump Drive279
Pressure Limiting Valves279
Electronic Pressure Display280
Filter280
Tank Volume281
Boom282
Boom283
Boom284
Appendix285
General Information about Nozzles285
Nozzle Field of Application286
Nozzle Tables287
Nozzle Sizes 01 - 05287
Nozzle Sizes 06 - 10288
Correction Factors for Spraying Liquids with Different Densities288
Edge Nozzles289
Dosage Table for Liquid Fertilizer290
Dosage Table for Drag Hoses with 25 CM Hose Spacing290
Dosage Table for Liquid Fertilizer Nozzle SJ 7292
Dosage Table for Five-Hole Nozzle FL294
AHL (28/1.28 Kg/L) Dosage Table for ID-, IDN-, IDK-, IDKN- and FL Nozzles295
Dosage Table for Liquid Fertilizer Nozzle FD297
Dosage Table, Six-Hole Nozzle ESI299
Assignment Plan of the Electro-Hydraulic Operation Unit; Positioning of the Hydraulic Valves301
Test Connections302
Pump Testing302
Testing the Flow Meter305
Testing the Pressure Measuring Device306
Technical Residual Quantities308
Matrices309
Noise, Airborne Sound316
Notes316
Index317

Brand	LEMKEN
Model	Albatros 9
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English

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