PDF Operator's Manual Claas DISCO 3050 Series - 952 KB

This comprehensive operator's manual covers the various models of the Claas DISCO 3050 series mower conditioners.

It is an essential guide for understanding the setup, operation, and maintenance of this advanced hay equipment.

Following the procedures outlined will help ensure optimal cutting performance and machine longevity.

This manual is a must-have for every owner and operator.

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DISCO 3050 TC Plus
                DISCO 3050 TC AS Plus
                DISCO 3050 AS Plus
DISCO 3000 TC
                DISCO 3050 TRC Plus
                DISCO 3050 TRC AS Plus
                DISCO 3050 TC Plus FLAPGROUPER


                Operator’s Manual

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Safety rules

  Safe operation of the mower unit can only be                    Keep the machine clean to prevent the danger of
  ensured if the mower blades are fitted correctly.               fire!
  Before putting the machine into operation, always               Before starting up and before putting the machine
  check for damaged, missing or worn blades and                   into operation, check that the immediate vicinity is
  replace if necessary!                                           clear (children!). Ensure that your view is not
                                                                  obstructed!
  To avoid dangerous imbalance, always replace
  missing and damaged blades in sets as prescribed                Persons must not be allowed to travel on the
  by the manufacturer!                                            machine while it is in operation or during transport!
  When replacing blades, always check attachment                  Couple and secure the machine correctly using only
  parts as prescribed by the manufacturer and                     the prescribed attachments!
  replace them if necessary!
                                                                  Position the support devices correctly when attach-
  It is especially important to check how far the blade           ing or disconnecting the machine! (stability!)
  has worn into the inner radius of the blade retaining
                                                                  Particular care must be taken when coupling or
  pin. The mower knife bracket must be replaced with
                                                                  uncoupling the machine to or from the tractor!
  a new one with an intact blade retaining pin, at the
  latest when the groove worn reaches a depth of 3                Always attach the ballast weights correctly at the
  mm, i.e. when the inner radius has been reduced by              attachment points provided!
  3 mm.
                                                                  Observe the max. permissible transport dimensions!
  It is also important to check the riveting attaching
                                                                  Observe the max. permissible axle loads per axle
  the blade retaining pin in the mower knife bracket
                                                                  and total weight limits!
  and the wear on the outer edge of the mower knife
  bracket. If necessary, all mower knife brackets on              Check and fit transport equipment - e.g. lighting,
  the cutting discs must be replaced with new ones.               warning devices and any safety devices!
  The safety guards must be checked regularly, and                Actuating elements (ropes, chains, linkage etc.) of
  worn or damaged safety guards must be replaced!                 remote-controlled devices must be routed in such a
                                                                  way that they cannot trigger unintentional move-
  The safety devices on the mower unit, e.g. canvas
                                                                  ments in any transport or working position!
  and hoods, are fitted to provide protection against
  stones etc. thrown up by the mower and to prevent               Before driving on public roads, ensure that the
  access to danger zones on the machine. For this                 machine is in order and secure it as prescribed by
  reason, they must be moved to their correct position            the manufacturer!
  before commencing work with the machine!
                                                                  Never leave the operator's platform while the
  When the mower unit swings from transport to work-              machine is running!
  ing position or vice versa, there is a danger of crush-
                                                                  Your speed must always be appropriate for the sur-
  ing or cutting injuries. Never step between the
                                                                  rounding conditions! When driving up- or downhill or
  tractor and the mower unit. The mower unit must be
                                                                  across a slope, avoid making sudden turns!
  swung from the horizontal position.
                                                                  Driving characteristics, steering and braking per-
  The glide slides must be flat on the ground before
                                                                  formance are influenced by any trailed machines or
  the machine is put into operation and during opera-
                                                                  towed and by ballast weights! Ensure that the
  tion!
                                                                  machine can always be steered properly and that
  Stones etc. may also be hurled upwards when the                 the braking power is sufficient!
  machine is operated correctly. It is therefore impor-
                                                                  When steering on bends, take into account that the
  tant to ensure that no-one is in the danger zone.
                                                                  machine has a wide projection and/or its centrifugal
  Be particularly careful when working near roads and             mass!
  buildings!
                                                                  Do not put the machine into operation unless all
  The tools on the mower unit may run on after the                safety devices are fitted and in the correct position!
  drive has been switched off. Do not approach until
                                                                  Access to the working area and danger zone of the
  the tools have come to a standstill.
                                                                  machine is prohibited!
  If you strike an obstacle, switch the mower unit off
                                                                  Keep out of the turning and swinging range of the
  immediately and check for damage!
                                                                  machine!
  Operating personnel should wear tight-fitting cloth-
  ing. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes!


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Specifications

                                                                  NOISE PRESSURE LEVEL

                                                                  Measuring system
                                                                  Sound level tests to be carried out according to the
            A                         B                           test method in compliance with
                                                                                HM Agricultural Inspectorate
                                                                         AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY NOISE
                                  C                                   Legislation and guidance on methods of testing
                                                                               (Annex to AIC 1986/117 REV)
                                                                                       February 1988
              E                                                                 Health and Safety Executive
                                             D                    The applied test methods correspond to method No. 4
                                                                  described in this document.
                                                                  Unless defined in further detail, test conditions are
75635                                                     1       identical to the conditions defined in ISO
                                                                  standard 5131.
                                                                  A = Microphone Setup 1
                                                                  B = Microphone Setup 2
                                                                  C = Horizontal plane
                                                                  D = Machine
                                                                  E = Tractor
                                                                  The tractor used for the tests has a power of 110 KW
                                                                  (150 PS).
                                                                  During the tests, the machine is stationary on a sur-
                                                                  face with short grass, and runs with an operating
                                                                  speed of 1000 rpm.
                                                                  (Fig. 1)


                                                                  A-evaluated equivalent permanent noise level

DISCO 3050 TC Plus / TC AS Plus /
AS Plus / TRC Plus / TRC AS Plus /                                Tractor without machine          Tractor with machine
TC Plus FLAPGROUPER

Cabin window                                                           open          closed          open           closed

Microphone setup 1 - L(A) eq                           dB (A)          77.2           74.8           90.6           78.6

Microphone setup 2 - L(A) eq                           dB (A)          83.2           80.9           93.5           93.5


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Prior to operation

                                                                  Connecting universal drive shaft on tractor side


                                   11                                       DANGER!

                                                                            Never remove the safety devices (11) of the
                                                                            universal drive shaft!
                                                                            – Always check that all locks are securely
                                                                              engaged before starting work with the
                                                                              universal drive shaft.
               12                                                           – Attach securing chains (12) for the
                                                                              universal drive shaft gear with the hook on
                                                         19                   the machine and tractor.


                                                                    • Clean PTO drive.
                                                                    • Mount universal drive shaft on tractor. To do so:
                                                                       Universal drive shaft with QS lock (C):
                                                                       – Pull back draw sleeve until it remains in open
                                                                         position.
                                                                       – Slide universal drive shaft onto the tractor PTO
                                                                         drive until QS lock automatically snaps into
         C                     D                                         place in the ring groove.
                                                                       Universal drive shaft with AS lock (D):
                                                                       – Pull back draw sleeve and slide universal drive
                                                                         shaft onto the machine PTO drive until the lock
                                                                         snaps into place in the ring groove.
 74145                                                   20         • Check that the lock has engaged securely.
                                                                    • Prevent the universal drive shaft from moving by
                                                                       attaching securing chain (12)!
                                                                    • Check profile overlap of universal drive shaft in all
                                                                       operating states – see Check profile overlap,
                                                                       page 7.6.
                                                                       If necessary, correct length – see Shortening uni-
                                                                       versal drive shaft, page 7.7.
                                                                       During transport and when drive is shut off, there
                                                                       must be a profile overlap of min. 100 mm.
                                                                  (Fig. 19, 20)


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Prior to operation

                                                                  Driving on public roads
                                                                    • The applicable laws and regulations must be
                                                                       observed when travelling on public roads!
                                                                    • For the Federal Republic of Germany, the
                                                                       “Straßenverkehrszulassungsordnung” (StVZO)
                                                                       applies.
                                                                       The corresponding national (country-specific) pro-
                                                                       visions apply in other countries.
                                                                    • The ground speed must match the traffic and road
                                                                       conditions. Observe national (country-specific)
                                                                       provisions concerning the maximum permitted
                                                                       ground speed!
                                                                       Maximum permitted speed 40 km/h.
                                                                       Reduce speed accordingly on bends.
                                                                    • Prepare machine for transport – see Prior to
                                                                       transportation, page 7.18.
                                                                    • If necessary, connect the driving lights to the trac-
                                                                       tor.


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Operation

                                                                  Adjusting the cross conveyor
                                                                  DISCO 3050 TC AS Plus / AS Plus /
                                                                  TRC AS Plus

                                                                              DANGER!

                                                                              Work on machine only when the engine is at
                                                                              a standstill.
                                                                              – Remove ignition key!


                                                                  Adjust flap
                        B
                                                                  Adjust inclination of flap (A) according to fodder.
                                                                  Fodder should land in the middle of the belt.
                                                                    • Release T-handle (B) on left and right.
                                                                    • Adjust flap (A) and tighten T-handle. (B)
                                                                  (Fig. 26)
                                      A


                                                         26
                                                                  Cross conveyor - set cast
    34
                                                                  The cast of the cross conveyor can be adjusted to the
                                           35                     fodder mass with the rotary switch (35).
                                                                  Switch on the control unit with the toggle switch (34).
                                                                  Position 0     = minimum cast
                                                                  Position 10 = maximum cast


                                                                         NOTE!

                75371
                                                                         In the event of a power failure, the cross con-
                                                         27              veyor switches off.


                                                                  (Fig. 27)


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Operation

                                                                  ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

                                                                  High-cutting runners
                          1                                       (B03/0020)
                                                                  Order no.:                                   0936 124.0
                                                                  High cutting runners with a height of 30 mm can be
                                                                  installed for high cutting or for operating on aggressive
                                                                  types of ground.
                                                                  The high cutting runners (1) are mounted on the right
                                                                  and the left on the cutterbar skids.
                                                                  (Fig. 46)

                                                         46

                                                                  Reinforcement runners
                                                                  (C03/0030)
                                                                  Order no.:                                   0934 150.0
                                                                  Additional cutterbar skids (2) can be screwed on if the
                                                                  cutterbar skids have suffered much wear.
                                                                  (Fig. 47)


                              2

                                                         47

                                                                  Slip-on yoke kit
                                                                  Order no.:                                   0974 397.0
                                                                  The slip-on yoke kit enables connecting to tractors with
                                                                  an 8-part PTO drive (8x32x38). This is achieved by
                                                                  exchanging the detachable fork (3) of the universal
                                                                  drive shaft.
          3                                                       (Fig. 48)


67608                                                    48

                                                                  Hydraulic connections for tractors
                                                                  (R03/0030)
                                                                  Order no.:                                   0958 222.0
                                                                  Tractors with hydraulic connection that is not suitable
                                                                  for the CLAAS connection can be retrofitted with this
                                                                  attachment.
                                                                  (Fig. 49)


 68693                                                   49


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Maintenance

                                                                       DRIVE MECHANISM

                                                                       V-belts

                                                                                 DANGER!

                                                                                 Work on machine only when the engine is at
                                                                                 a standstill.
                                                                                 – Remove ignition key!


DISCO 3050 TC Plus / TC AS Plus / AS Plus / TC Plus FLAPGROUPER
                                                                       Check V-belts
                                                                       After first operation of the mower unit, check the V-belt
                                                                       tension after the first 5 operating hours. Then, check
                                               1                       the V-belt tension regularly.
                                                                         • Open side panel – see Side panel, page 9.32.
                                                                         • Check the v-belts of the (1) conditioner regularly
                                                                           for wear, breaks or other damage, and replace if
                                                                           necessary.


                                                                             NOTE!

                                                                  15         Replace the V-belts only in sets!
DISCO 3050 TRC Plus / TRC AS Plus


                                                                       (Fig. 15, 16)


                                       1


                                                                  16


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Maintenance


                                                                         NOTE!

                                                                         The mower blades for anticlockwise and clock-
                                                                         wise rotating cutting discs are different. During
                                                                         mower blade assembly, observe the direction of
                                                                         rotation!
                                                                         The arrow on the mower blade must correspond
                                                                         to the direction of rotation of the relevant cutting
                                                                         disc.


                                                         40       (Fig. 40)


                                                                    • Insert new mower blade (8) with the sharp edge
                                                                       downwards.
                                                                    • Alternatively, rotate mower blade, if the second
                                                                       edge is still unused and insert with the sharp edge
                                                                       downwards.
                                                                  (Fig. 41)


                8


68980                                                    41

                                                                    • Disengage assembly lever (7).

                                                                              DANGER!

                                                                              High risk of injury due to mower blades
                                                                              becoming loose!
                                                                              – Ensure correct fit of mower blades and
                                                                                mower blade retaining bolt.
                                                                                The mower blade retaining bolt (11) must
                                                                                be adjacent (see arrow) and lie straight in
                                                  7                             the holder hole of the cutting disc (6).
68981                                                    42
                                                                  (Fig. 42, 43)

        6


                                        11
68984                                                    43


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Maintenance

                                                                    • Lightly press lever (5) against the drive roller while
                                                                       the cross conveyor is running (idling speed).
      6
                                                                    • Switch off oil motors.
                                                                    • Switch off drive.


                                               5
                                                         68
                                                                    • Clean scraper channel (6) with cleaning rod (3) on
                                                                       left and right.

                              6


                               3
                                                         69
                                                                    • Fix cleaning rod (3) in holder and secure with
                    3                                                  spring clip.
                                                    2
                                                                         CAUTION!

                                                                         In order not to obstruct fodder flow, insert spring
                                                                         clip (2) upwards from underneath.


                                                                    • Swing back lever (5) and secure with spring (4).
                                                                  (Fig. 66-70)

                                                         70


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Lubrication chart

                                                                                                       Lubrication chart


                                                                  10 Lubrication chart
                                                                  SAFETY RULES


                                                                            DANGER!

                                                                            Only lubricate mower unit with tractor engine
                                                                            stopped.
                                                                            – Remove ignition key!


                                                                  LUBRICANTS
                                                                  Branded lubrication grease, e. g.
                                                                  FINA      "Marson EPL 2“
                                                                  ARAL      "Aralub HLP 2“
                                                                  FUCHS "Rendit TEP 2“
                                                                  SHELL     "Retinax EP 2“ or "Alvania G3“
                                                                  DEA       "Glisando EP“
                                                                  FAG       "Arcanol L 135 V“
                                                                  SKF       "LGEP2“
                                                                  Branded gearbox oil SAE 90


                                                                  LUBRICATION


                                                                  Lubricate these grease points every 40 working hours.


                                                                  Lubricate these grease points every 50 working hours.


                                                                  Lubricate these grease points every 100 working
                                                                  hours.


                                                                  Lubricate these grease points every 250 working
                                                                  hours.


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