PDF Operator's Manual CLAAS QUANTUM 6800 S 5500 S 4500 S - 2 MB
Unlock the full potential of your loader wagon with the official Operator's Manual for the CLAAS QUANTUM series, covering the 6800 S, 5500 S, and 4500 S models.
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QUANTUM 6800 S
QUANTUM 5500 S-18
QUANTUM 5500 S-16
QUANTUM 5500 S
QUANTUM 4500 S
Operatorβs manual
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Preface
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The machine number (Fz-Ident-Nr) (3), the model and
1 the serial number are required with all orders for spare
parts and technical inquiries. This is necessary in
order to ensure correct delivery of spare parts.
The identification plate (1) with the machine number
(Fz-Ident-Nr.) (3) is attached to the front right of the
machine frame.
Machine number
2
The machine number (2) is also punched on the right
67934 1 side of the machine frame.
(Fig. 1)
1
614/xxx
xxxx xxxxx
xxxxx
61402241
3
2
ROAD TRANSPORT
Observe the applicable regulations in your country.
In other countries observe the relevant national or
state regulations.
NOTE!
The following sections are applicable for the
Federal Republic of Germany only.
Trailers with a speed up to 25 km/h require an
operating permit.
The machine operator must have a driver's licence and
the copy of the general operating permit issued by the
federal motor vehicles office.
Trailers with a speed over 25 km/h must be regis-
tered.
The vehicle operator must have a driver's licence, the
registration certificate and the test booklet.
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Safety Rules
20
6 Safety decal 514 884.1 (6)
67945 16
Always keep well clear of the path of the tailgate when
the tractor engine is running.
(Fig. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
6
67942 17
6
67941 18
6
67937 19
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Assembly
22
21 22 23
24
25
23
20 23
19
18
26
67930F/01
3
QUANTUM 5500 S-16 / 5500 S up to 614 0 02242
QUANTUM 5500 S-16 / 5500 S
up to 614 0 02242
Fold up front plate (18), hoops (22, 23) and folding
23 hinged plates (25). Lock hinged plates with the
journals (26).
Wind tension ropes (24) around the hoops at the rear
and attach at the front to the hooks of the bracket.
Connection plates (21) and spacer bushings (20) are
used to attach the top plates (19) together.
(Fig. 3)
4
Install the rear protective cloth (23) as shown in
(Fig. 4).
(Fig. 3, 4)
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Assembly
COUPLING MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Couple machine or alter coupling to suit
β see Coupling to the tractor, page 8.3.
2. Adjusting or installing universal drive shaft
β see Drive shaft, page 8.10.
3. Adjusting and connecting hydraulic system of
self-loading forage wagon to the tractor
β see Hydraulic system, page 8.16.
4. Match the braking system of the self-loading
forage wagon to the tractor/towing vehicle.
Every tractor/towing vehicle has a different control
system for the braking unit and different pressures
in the braking system. The braking system must
be matched to this (tow matching).
ATTENTION!
A braking system which is not matched will
lead to increased wear on the braking
system. It degrades the braking performance
and thus reduces safety while driving.
β Match the tow.
β The tow matching should only be carried
out by an authorised workshop or by a
braking specialist.
5. Connecting brake system:
β Air brake system, see page 8.19
β Hydraulically operated brake system, see
page 8.20
6. Check the brakes before every journey.
7. Connecting electrical system β see Electrical
system, page 8.13.
8. Carrying out procedures in Check and observe
the following points prior to operation, page 8.1.
9. Putting machine into operation β see Operation of
self-loading forage wagon, page 9.16.
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Prior to operation
Drive shaft
The drive shaft with the cam-type cut-out clutch must
be located on the machine side.
DANGER!
Risk of injury by universal drive shaft coming
loose during operation.
β Check that all locks are securely engaged
before starting work with the PTO drive
shaft.
16
Adjusting the universal drive shaft
Pull drive shaft sections apart and connect both sec-
tions to the PTO stub shafts. Hold the two sections of
the universal drive shafts together in the shortest oper-
ating position and mark them.
(Fig. 16)
Observe the maximum permissible shaft length (LB).
Try to have the maximum possible overlap of the pro-
file tubes.
17 During operation the universal drive shaft overlap (PU)
must never be less than 50% of the overlap when the
tubes are fully compressed (LZ).
The universal drive shaft halves must not bottom
against each other at the shortest operating position. A
minimum clearance of (a) = approx. 40 mm must still
be available.
(Fig. 17)
Cut the male and the female guard tubes uniformly.
Cut the same length from the male and female profile
tubes. File the cut area to remove any metal burrs,
remove any metal filings. Grease the sliding surfaces
of the profile tubes.
(Fig. 16)
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Prior to operation
without ABS Towing with tractors without air brake system
If the compressed air pressure in the pressure vessel
is at least approx. 4 bar, the brake on the self-loading
forage wagon can be released with the compressed air
hoses disconnected. If the pressure is below 4 bar, the
brake cannot be operated with the push button (49). In
this case the system must be refilled. Proceed as fol-
lows to release the brake:
49 β’ Before releasing the brake make sure that the
self-loading forage wagon cannot move. Attach
self-loading forage wagon to the tractor.
64937 β’ Release brake by pressing the push button (49)
35
on the reversing valve (release valve).
with ABS
After manoeuvring actuate brake again as follows:
β’ Pull out push button (49) to the stop.
When the pressure hoses are connected to the tractor
again the push button is automatically pushed out
again.
(Fig. 35)
49
36
Hydraulically operated brake system
ATTENTION!
Look out for pinch and crush points when
connecting the hydraulic line.
β Lay out the hydraulic line so it cannot be
pinched or crushed during operation.
50
Connect the hydraulic hose (50) for the hydraulically
operated brake to the matching quick release coupling
67913 37 on the tractor.
(Fig. 37)
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Operation
Knife frame
Open knife frame 1st position
Close knife frame 1st position
4 12,0 V
1
Open knife frame 2nd position (2) (Fig. 3)
Close knife frame 2nd position (3) (Fig. 3)
Unloading operation
Unloading operation start/stop
Standard steering axle locked
Direction of rotation cross conveyor belt
CONTROL TERMINAL Standard steering axle lock/release
2
Articulated drawbar
Articulated drawbar up
3
Articulated drawbar down
Indicator light (1)
2 β’ flashing: Standard steering axle locked
67896/1 3
NOTE!
The steering axle cannot be locked with the
forced steering system (optional equipment).
(Fig. 2, 3)
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Operation
Unloading with cross conveyor
(Optional equipment, only available ex-works)
DANGER!
The drive and the engine must always be
switched off when working on the self-load-
ing forage wagon.
4
β Switch off engine.
β Depressurise hydraulic system.
64418 20 β Remove the ignition key.
5 Before starting to unload pull out the cross conveyor
and lock it with the pin (4).
5 Connect the hydraulic hoses (5) to the hydrostatic
motor (6) and the self-loading forage wagon.
Open the lower tailgate and lock it to the frame of the
cross conveyor.
(Fig. 20, 21)
6
Switch on the power take-off for unloading
64417 21 with the cross conveyor and press this key.
The cross conveyor icon (7) lights in the dis-
play. The cross conveyor and the shredder
drums start up and the floor conveyor switches on after
a short delay.
Press this key again to stop unloading.
If the shredder drums are blocked by the forage
(cut-out clutch on the universal drive shaft is trig-
4 12,0 V
gered), the floor conveyor switches off. It can then be
reversed.
7
Press these keys to reverse the
+ floor conveyor.
After reversing increase the floor conveyor
speed again with this key.
Reduce the floor conveyor speed with this
key.
If this key is pressed during unloading, the set
floor conveyor speed is saved for subsequent
unloading processes.
Press this key to change the direction of rota-
CONTROL TERMINAL tion of the cross conveyor (Fig. 22).
22 (Fig. 20, 21, 22)
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Operation
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Tractor electrical system power supply
DANGER!
β Overloaded or inadequate wiring can cause
+ electrical faults and may cause wiring fires.
β Observe maximum load of accessory
socket.
β Do not exceed maximum power con-
sumption of self-loading forage wagon
β see Specifications, page 6.1.
75070 36
β If necessary, upgrade wiring.
NOTE!
If the voltage drop in the tractor power supply is
too high, correct functioning of the elec-
tro-hydraulic operation cannot be assured.
The voltage must be at least 10.8 V for correct
operation of the solenoid valves on the
self-loading forage wagon (measured at the
solenoids).
If necessary install the 6-quadrat cable with 2-pole
socket (available from the spare parts department).
Order no.: 0011 708.0
Connection
Lay out cable (black) with 16 A in-line fuse from the
2-pole socket to the tractor battery (or to the starter if
the battery is not possible) and connect it securely.
Connect earth cable (brown) to the tractor chassis.
(Fig. 36)
Operating unit extension cable
The extension cable (2) for the operating unit can be
2 obtained from CLAAS spare parts department.
Order no.:
extension cable, 2 m 0920 144.0
extension cable, 7 m 0920 919.0
(Fig. 37)
75069 37
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Maintenance
Adjusting the brake - checking the brake
cylinder piston stroke
All new self-loading forage wagons are equipped with
a fully operational brake system.
During the first few miles of driving the brake linings
are adapted to the drums and play gradually
increases. For this reason the brake must be read-
justed after the first 20 operating hours. The brakes
must also be readjusted every 80 hours to compen-
sate for natural wear of the brake linings.
Only two thirds of the stroke of the brake cylinder may
be used. If this range is exceeded the brake system
must be readjusted or repaired by a specialist brake
workshop.
Brake regulator
L
The automatic load-controlled brake regulator (ALB)
ensures that the brake pressure, i.e. the braking force,
is automatically regulated to match the actual load of
the self-loading forage wagon.
A 5 mm thick washer (12) is located under the tension
spring of the control rope to compensate for the com-
pression of the vehicle's springs caused by strain. If
the vehicle's springs are compressed by about 5 mm,
12 the washer must be removed.
The lever length (dimension Lsee identification plate of
6 the ALB regulator) must be adjusted as specified by
the manufacturer.
(Fig. 6)
Brake linings
Replace brake linings when required. Use only original
brake linings approved by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the operating approval will be cancelled.
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Maintenance
Floor conveyor drive with 2-speed motor
7 QUANTUM 5500 S-16 / 5500 S / 4500 S
(roller floor shaft ΓΈ 40 mm)
Filling capacity: 1.5 litres.
QUANTUM 6800 S / 5500 S-18
S / S (roller floor shaft ΓΈ 45 mm)
Filling capacity: 1.5 litres.
5 = oil level check plug
5 6 = oil drain plug
6
67986 25
7 = oil filler and breather
(Fig. 25)
Rotor drive
QUANTUM 5500 S-18
8 (up to serial no.: 614 0 2201)
(gearbox part no.: 973 112.0)
Filling capacity: 10.0 litres.
8 = oil filler and oil level check plug
9 = oil drain plug
11 9 QUANTUM 5500 S-16, 5500 S / 4500 S
10 (up to serial no. 614 0 2224)
(gearbox part no.: 971 953.0)