CLAAS DISCO 8550 C Plus DISCO 8550 Plus DISCO 8550 C-T DISCO 8500 C Assembly instructions and Operator’s Manual_DE_EN_FR_NL

Description

CLAAS DISCO 8550 C Plus DISCO 8550 Plus DISCO 8550 C-T DISCO 8500 C Assembly instructions and Operator’s Manual_DE_EN_FR_NL

DESCRIPTION:

CLAAS DISCO 8550 C Plus DISCO 8550 Plus DISCO 8550 C-T DISCO 8500 C Assembly instructions and Operator’s Manual_DE_EN_FR_NL

Introduction

This manual provides information on the use, setting and servicing of the CLAAS Disc Mower. The advice on the care and servicing should be followed in order to obtain maximum performance and long service. The assembly and the regular inspection of your machine should be performed by your specialist workshop. Neglect in maintenance and service and incorrect use will result in poor machine efficiency and loss of valuable time. By correct operation and servicing you can make full use of the technical knowledge and experience with which your machine has been designed.

Important

• The instructions contained in this manual should be read carefully and observed by all persons concerned with the operation, maintenance and inspection of this machine in order to prevent accidents.
• Especially the »Safety Rules« and the »Pior to Operation« sections should be read with the utmost care and adhered to. The use of spare parts, accessories and ancillary equipment which are not originally manufactured or not checked and approved by CLAAS, can change the specified design characteristics of the
• CLAAS machine or can detract from its functional performance with a possible adverse effect on the active and/or passive safety of the machine and its occupational safety standards (accident prevention).
• CLAAS are in no way liable for any damage or personal injury caused through the use of other than original or approved CLAAS parts, accessories and ancillary equipment. Technical data, dimensions and weights are given as an indication only.
• CLAAS reserve the right to make changes subsequently as technical developments continue. Responsability for errors and omissions not accepted. Front, rear, right and left refer to the direction of travel.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

CLAAS DISCO 8550 C Plus DISCO 8550 Plus DISCO 8550 C-T DISCO 8500 C Assembly instructions and Operator’s Manual_DE_EN_FR_NL

Identification plate 7
Safety advice 11
Safety decals with warning symbols 20
1 Technical data
Technical data 1 4
Sound level 1 5
2 Before operation
Assembly instructions 2 2
Safety guards side mowers
DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C-T / 8500 C 2 2
Safety guards DISCO 8550 Plus 2 4
Installing the mounting frame 2 6
Fixing the controller
DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C-T 2 8
Fixing the controller
DISCO 8550 Plus / 8500 C 210
Application as shunted combination unit 212
Installation of adapter 214
Installing the lighting unit 220
Application as towed front/rear
combination unit226
Installing the lighting unit 230
Installing a rotation sensor on the central
mower DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C-T234
Adjusting the cutting height
DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C-T 242
Installation of cutting knives244
Checking the PTO shaft for correct length 246
Loading and unloading machine248
Before using the machine 250
Coupling 252
Attaching the mounting frame 252
Attaching the front mower to the
mounting frame 254
Adjusting the upper control arm 254
Weight suspension254
Fitting the PTO drive shaft 256
Hydraulic connection 256
Elektric connection256
Dismantling the mower 258
Parking the machine in a folded out
condition258
Parking the mower in a folded condition 260
Conversion from front/rear combination unit
to shunted combination unit 264
Conversion from shunted combination unit
to front/rear combination unit 266
Prior to transport 268
Transport on public roads 268
3 Operation
Controller DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C-T3 2
General 3 6
Working position 3 8
Transport position 310
Mowing with single mower extended 312
EN Contents
Headland position 316
Speed monitoring system 318
Bridge connector switch320
Controller DISCO 8550 Plus / 8500 C 322
Working position 322
Transport position 324
Mowing without side mowers324
Operation 326
Adjusting cutting height 326
Safety frame326
Conditioner328
Conditioning plates 328
Variation of conditioner speed 328
Varying the swath width 328
Mowing330
Overload safeguard 332
Emergency functions 334
Optional equipment336
High cut skids 336
Additional skids 336
4 Maintenance
Important maintenance instructions 4 2
Drive mechanism 4 4
Tensioning the drive belts 4 4
Gearboxes 4 6
Cutterbar 410
PTO drive shaft 412
Cutting knives 414
Blade Box416
Knife replacement
DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 Plus / 8550 C-T 418
Knife replacement DISCO 8500 C426
Cutting discs 430
Replacing cutting discs 430
Flotation springs 430
Quick adjustment of the spring length 430
Fine adjustment of the spring length 432
Conditioner tines 432
Installing and removal of the tines 432
Elektric system 434
Adjusting the speed sensors 434
Adjusting extension sensors 436
Replacing the wiring harness 436
Hydraulics 438
Hydraulic hose lines438
Lubrication doors 438
Clutches 440
Maintenance of the friction-type
overrunning clutch 440
Torque 440
Screw connections 442
Fasteners 442
Winter storage instructions 442
Problem – Remedy – Posible cause 446
5 Lubrication chart
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