Class Mowers DISCO 8550 AS Plus Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Class Mowers DISCO 8550 AS Plus Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

DESCRIPTION:

Class Mowers DISCO 8550 AS Plus Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

INTRODUCTION

• This operator’s manual is the original operator’s manual. Hereafter, it is referred to simply as the operator’s manual. This operator’s manual contains information on the use, adjustment and operation of the CLAAS disc mower.
• Follow the instructions on care and maintenance of the machine to keep it in good working order and to ensure long service life.
• Have the machine assembled and regular inspections carried out by an authorised workshop. Failure to carry out maintenance on or operate the machine correctly can lead to reduced performance and cost time.
• Take advantage of the experience which has gone into the development of this state-of-the-art equipment, follow the instructions on operation and care of the machine, and your mower unit will always serve you well.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Class Mowers DISCO 8550 AS Plus Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

1 Introduction
Introduction 11
2 Contents
3 Preface
Of special importance 31
Identification plate 31
4 Safety rules
Identification of warning and hazard signs 41
Intended use 41
Avoidable incorrect applications 42
General safety and accident prevention regulations 42
Attached machines 44
Trailed machines 44
PTO operation 44
Hydraulic system 44
Tyres 45
Maintenance 45
Noise pressure level 45
De-commissioning and disposal 46
Safety decals with pictorials 47
5 Specifications
DISCO 8550 AS Plus 51
Noise pressure level 52
Measuring system 52
6 Assembly
Unloading / loading the machine 61
Assembling the mower unit 62
Use as a front-rear combination 62
Safety frame side mower units 62
Fitting the mounting frame 64
Fitting the control system 65
Fitting the side mower units into the arms 66
Setting the clearance height 67
Fitting the blades 67
Checking the length of the universal drive shaft 69
Preparing the mower unit 612
Removing the safety cover/shifting the cover 612
Folding the safety guard 612
Shifting the guide plates on the width control 613
Attaching the outer guide plates 613
Adjusting outer guide plates 613
Fitting the swath displacer for the first time 614
Fitting the hose line 614
Mounting the central frame 614
Attaching the central frame to the mower unit 615
Hydraulic connection 616
Electrical connections 617
Attaching the belts to the supporting arms of the swath
displacer 618
Check and adjust the setting of the belts to the mower unit 619
Mounting the counter balance springs 620
Mounting floatation springs to the supporting arms 621
Adjusting the braces 622
Coupling the swath displacer to the mower units 623
Setting the belt conveyor and mower unit in transport
position 624
Connecting hose lines to the oil motors 625
Mounting the lighting 625
7 Prior to Operation
Adjustments to the tractor 71
Calculation of axle loads, minimum ballasting and total weight 71
Calculation of the minimum front ballasting 72
Calculation of the minimum rear ballasting 72
Calculation of the actual front axle load 72
Calculation of the actual total weight 72
Calculation of the actual rear axle load 73
Tyre payload 73
Fitting the mower unit 74
Hooking up the mounting frame 74
Connecting the universal drive shaft 74
Hydraulic system 75
Electrical system 75
Mounting the swath displacer 76
Check and observe the following before putting into operation! 78
Unhitching the swath displacer 79
Uncoupling the swath displacer from the mower unit 79
Removing the floatation springs from the supporting arms 710
Disconnecting electrical connections 710
Disconnecting the hydraulic system 711
Mounting the safety devices 712
Repositioning the guide plates of the width control 713
Adjusting guide plates 713
Mounting the mower unit with swath displacer 714
Lowering the machine
in the unfolded condition 714
Lowering the machine in the folded condition 715
Prior to transportation 716
Driving on public roads 717
8 Operation
Control system 81
General 83
Working position 84
Transport position 85
Mowing with individual units raised 86
Headland setting 88
Rotation monitoring 89
Bridging out switch 810
Adjusting the belt speed 811
Operation 811
Function of the swath displacer 811
Mowing with swath displacers 812
Before mowing 812
Setting up the swath displacer 812
Adjusting the flap 812
Adjusting the guide plates of the width control 813
Adjusting outer guide plates 813
Adjusting the swath width 814
Oil cooler for the on-board hydraulics 814
Contents
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Mowing without the swath displacer 815
Raising and lowering the left and right-hand belts 816
Safety devices 816
Fitting the safety devices 816
Folding the safety guard 816
Repositioning the guide plates of the width control 817
Adjusting guide plates 817
Setting the cutting height 818
Conditioner 818
Deflector plates 818
Changing the speed of the conditioner 818
Mowing 819
Recommendations for environmental protection 820
Collision protection 822
Emergency functions mower unit 823
Emergency functions swath displacer 824
Additional equipment 825
High cutting runners 825
Push-on runners 825
Crop spreader 825
Hydraulic connections for tractors 825
Adapter for lighting in the USA 826
9 Maintenance
Important maintenance instructions 91
Hydraulic system 91
Energy accumulators 91
Bolts and screws 91
Lubrication 91
Safety devices 92
Drive System 93
Tensioning the conditioner drive belt 93
Main gearbox mower unit 94
Reduction gearbox, mower unit 94
Pump gearbox swath displacer 95
Filling with oil 95
Oil change 95
Clutches 96
Maintenance of the friction and overrunning clutch 96
Torque 96
Universal drive shaft 97
Mower head 98
Mower blades 910
Mower blade box 911
Change mower blades 912
Mower blade quick-change system 913
Mower blade bracket (mower blade quick-change system) 917
Mowing discs 919
Replacing mowing discs 919
Conditioner tines 920
Fitting / removing the tines 920
Floatation springs, mower unit 921
Quick setting of the spring length 921
Final setting of the spring length 922
Swath displacer 923
Setting the cross conveyor 923
Remove the belt conveyor 923
Setting the stripper 924
Setting the drive shaft 924

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