CLAAS Mower DISCO 8550 C PLUS 8550 C DISCO 8550 PLUS 8550 8550 C-T 8500 C Assembly and operator’s manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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CLAAS Mower DISCO 8550 C PLUS 8550 C DISCO 8550 PLUS 8550 8550 C-T 8500 C Assembly and operator’s manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
INTRODUCTION
This operator’s manual provides information concerning
the use, adjustment, setting and operation of the
CLAAS disc mower.
Follow the advice on correct maintenance and servicing
in order to ensure maximum performance and a
long service life of your machine.
In addition, assembly of your machine and regular
inspections must be carried out by your specialist
workshop. Failure to carry out maintenance work, or
incorrect operation will result in poor machine efficiency
and loss of valuable time.
Make use of the experience and latest knowledge
embodied in this machine by operating and maintaining
it properly, then your cutting mechanism, mower
unit will always produce good results
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
CLAAS Mower DISCO 8550 C PLUS 8550 C DISCO 8550 PLUS 8550 8550 C-T 8500 C Assembly and operator’s manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
1 Introduction 4
Introduction 4
2 Table of contents 5
3 Preface 7
Of special importance 7
Identification plate 7
4 Safety Rules 8
Intended use 8
Identification of warning and danger signs 8
General safety and accident prevention instructions 8
Attached machines 10
Attached devices 10
PTO Operation 10
Hydraulic system 10
Tyres 11
Maintenance 11
Sound pressure level 11
Safety decals with pictorials 12
5 Specifications 19
Calculating the axial loads, minimum ballast and total weight 20
Calculation of the minimum front ballast 21
Calculation of the minimum rear ballast 21
Calculation of the actual front axle load 21
Calculation of the actual overall weight 21
Calculation of the actual rear axle load 22
Carrying capacity of the tyres 22
Noise level 23
Measuring procedure 23
6 Prior to Operation 24
Assembly 24
Side mower safety frame DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C / 8550 C-T / 8500 C 24
Side mower safety frame DISCO 8550 Plus / 8550 26
Mounting the fitting frame 27
Fitting the controller – DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C / 8550 C-T 29
Fitting the controller – DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C / 8500 C-T 30
Use as a pushed combination 31
Fitting the adapter (B03 0030) 32
Fitting the DISCO 3100 FC (B03 0060) adapter 34
Fitting the Accord coupling 39
Fitting the lighting unit on the front mower unit 41
Use as a towed front – rear combination 46
Fitting the lighting unit 49
Fitting the speed sensor of the front mower unit DISCO 3100 FC 51
Fitting the speed sensor of the front mower unit (except DISCO 3100 FC) 57
Setting the clearance height DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C / 8550 C-T 62
Fitting the blades 63
Checking the length of the universal drive shaft 65
Loading/unloading the machine DISCO 8550 Plus / 8550 68
Check and observe the following before putting into operation! 70
Attachment to the tractor 71
Hooking up the fitting frame 72
Fitting the mounting frame with adapter (B03 0050) 73
XERION or tractors with large tyres 73
Hooking up the front mower unit to the fitting frame 75
Setting the upper link 75
Weight relief 76
Connecting the universal drive shaft 76
Hydraulic system 77
Electrical system 77
Removing the machine 78
Lowering the machine in the unfolded condition 78
Lowering the machine in the folded condition 79
Conversion from front – rear combination to pushed combination 82
Conversion from pushed combination to front – rear combination 84
Prior to transportation 86
Driving on public roads 86
7 Operation 88
Control system DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C / 8550 C-T 88
General 90
Working position 91
Transport position 92
XERION 92
Mowing with individual units raised 93
Headland setting 96
Rotation monitoring 97
Bridging out switch 98
Control system DISCO 8550 Plus / 8550 / 8500 C 99
Working position 99
Transport position100
Mowing without side mowing units100
Operation101
Setting the cutting height101
Safety equipment102
Conditioner103
Chicane plates103
Changing the speed of the conditioner103
Changing the swathe width103
Mowing104
Recommendations for environmental protection105
Collision protection107
Emergency functions108
Optional equipment109
High cutting runners109
Push-on runners109
Xerion adapter109
Xerion connection kit110
Crop spreader110
Hydraulic connections for tractors110
Adapter for lighting in the USA110
8 Maintenance111
Important maintenance instructions111
Hydraulic system111
Energy accumulators111
Bolts111
Lubrication111
Safety devices111
Drive System112
Tensioning the conditioner drive belt112
Main gearbox DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 C / 8550 C-T / 8500 C113
Main gearbox DISCO 8550 Plus / 8550113
Side gearbox114
Universal drive shaft115
Mower head116
Mower blades118
Mower blade box119
Changing mower blades DISCO 8550 C Plus / 8550 Plus / 8550 C-T120
Changing mower blades DISCO 8550 Plus / 8550 / 8500 C126
Mower discs129
Replacing cutting discs129
Suspension springs130
Quick setting of the spring length130
Final setting of the spring length130
Conditioner tines131
Fitting / removing the tines131
Electrical system131
Setting the rotation sensors131
Setting the lift sensors132
Replacing the wiring loom133
Hydraulic system134
Hydraulic hoses134
Hydraulic cylinder with vacuum valve134
Lubrication openings135
Clutches136
Maintenance of the friction and overrunning clutch136
Torque136
Screw connections137
Connecting elements137
Care and cleaning137
End of season storage138
Malfunctions139
9 Lubrication chart142
Safety Rules142
Lubricants142
Lubrication142
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