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2 Inhoud / Contents Bladsy / Page Falcon-kapploeë Maatskappyprofiel Installering en Veiligheid Roetine-instandhouding Lemme en Lemmontering Falcon se Waarborgbeleid Falcon-kapploeë Falcon-kapploeg Transmissie Falcon-kapploeg Dryfas en Rotor Falcon-kapploeg Bedvormer Falcon-kapploeg Kragaftakasse Falcon Rotavators Company Profile Installation and Safety Routine Maintenance Blades and Blade Mounting Falcon Warranty Policy Falcon Rotavators Falcon Rotavator Transmission Falcon Rotavator Drive and Rotor Falcon Rotavator Bedformer Falcon Rotavator PTO Shafts Gemagtigde Handelaar/ Authorised Dealer: Verkoopsdatum/ Date of Sale: Implement: Model Nr./ Model No.: Reeks Nr./ Serial No.: Bladsy/ Page 2

3 Falcon-kapploeë Die Falcon-kapploeg is die mees doeltreffende werktuig om enjinkrag sonder enige wielglip en n groot verlies aan transmissiekrag direk na die grond te verplaas. Die kapploeg vereis minder omgange om n perfekte saadbedding te skep. Dit is die ideale implement vir kontantgewasboere wat oesreste vinnig tussen aanplantings moet begrawe en inwerk. Die rotor draai teen die optimum spoed vir alle grondbewerkingsoperasies en die vereiste bewerking kan deur verstelling van die vorentoespoed en die agterste deflektor verkry word. Lemme kan in die drie-lem-konfigurasie gemonteer word vir fyn bewerking, of in die twee-lem-konfigurasie vir n growwer afwerking. Die kapploeg is n veelsydige implement wat vir saadbedding-skepping, groen bemesting, onkruidverwydering en stoppelbewerking gebruik kan word. Falcon-kapploeë is vir trekkers van 35 tot 60 kw ontwerp, en daar is vier verskillende modelle. Die kleinste model is die F125, met n werkswydte van 1,28 m (35 60 kw). Die F150 se werkswydte is 1,53 m (42 60 kw) en dié van die F175-model 1,75 m (45 60 kw). Die grootste kapploeg is die F200met n werkswydte van 2,03 m (48 60 kw). Saadbeddingvormers is ook in al bogenoemde groottes beskikbaar. Alle implemente word voorsien met n kragaftakker-as en wringkragbeperkende glykoppelaar, sentrale en kontramonteringspunte, dieptebeheer-glyplate, n parkeerstaander en n volledige stel lemme. Elke Falcon-implement is ontwerp om eenvoudig, veilig en diensbaar te wees en uitstekende waarde vir geld te bied. Falcon-implemente word gebou om te hou en om ons strawwe Suid-Afrikaanse toestande die hoof te bied. Gebruike vir die wentel-kapploeg sluit in: a. saadbeddingvorming van grof tot fyn, op onbewerkte, geskeurploegde of geploegde grond b. groen bemesting c. kunsmis-inwerking d. onkruidverwydering e. stoppelbewerking f. plant van kikoejoegras g. voorbereiding van speelvelde h. park- en tuinuitleg i. grondstabilisering vir paaie. Falcon Rotavators The Falcon Rotavator is the most efficient means of transmitting engine power directly to the soil with no wheel slip and with a major reduction in transmission power loss. The rotavator will produce a perfect seedbed in fewer passes. It is the ideal implement for cash crop farmers who need to bury and incorporate crop residues quickly, between crops. The rotor turns at the optimum speed for all cultivation operations and the required tilth can be obtained by adjusting the forward speed and the setting of the rear deflector. Blades can be mounted in the threebladed configuration for a fine tilth or in the two-bladed configuration for a coarser finish. It is a versatile implement that can be used to create seedbeds, for green manuring as well as for weeding and stubble-mulching Falcon Rotavators are designed to suit tractors from 35 to 60 kw. There are four different models, the smallest being the F125 with a working width of 1,28 m (35 60 kw). The F150 has a working width of 1,53 m (42 60 kw). The F175 s working width is 1,75 m (45 60 kw) and the largest rotavator is the F200 with a working width of 2,03 m (48 60 kw). Bedformers are also available in all the above-mentioned sizes. All implements are supplied with a PTO shaft and torque-limiting slip-clutch, central and offset mounting points, depth control skids, a parking stand and a complete set of blades. All Falcon implement are designed to be simple, safe and serviceable, offering excellent value for money. They are built to last and are capable of coping with the difficult South African conditions. Applications for the rotary cultivator include: a. seedbeds from coarse to fine, on uncultivated, ripped or ploughed soil b. green manuring c. fertiliser incorporation d. weeding e. stubble-mulching f. planting kikuyu grass g. preparing playing fields h. landscaping i. soil stabilisation for roads. Bladsy/ Page 3

4 Maatskappyprofiel Falcon Agricultural Equipment (Edms.) Bpk. is n eienaar-bestuurde besigheid en die grootste vervaardiger van wentelsnyers in Afrika. Die maatskappy het sy deure in 1985 by sy huidige perseel in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, Suid-Afrika, geopen en is ideaal geleë in n boerderygebied, met n vooraanstaande landboukollege naby. Falcon is n erkende Breedgebaseerde Swart Ekonomiese Bemagtiging-bydraer en ons geskoolde arbeidsmag n toegewyde span op wie ons baie trots is. Ons primêre mark is die landbousektor, met nisverkope in die nywerheids- en turfimplement-markte. Ons versprei ons produkte deur meer as 350 gemagtigde handelaars landswyd, asook buite ons grense in ander Afrika-lande. Ons vervaardig die Falcon- en Locust-implementreekse en ons voortgesette vernuwing- en verbeteringsprogram verseker dat ons konsekwent implemente loods om in ons kliënte se veranderende vereistes te voorsien. Die Falcon-reeks sluit wentelsnyers, Hooimakers, materiaalhanteringsimplemente, mulchers, grassnyers, strooiers, kapploeë en ploeë in. Almal is ontwerp om eenvoudig, veilig en diensbaar te wees en uitstekende waarde vir geld te bied. Hulle is gebou om te hou en ons strawwe Suid-Afrikaanse toestande die hoof te bied. In baie dele van Suid-Afrika is Falcon die generiese term vir grassny-implemente, wat ons die onbetwiste leier op ons gebied maak. Die nakom van n bemarkingsbelofte vorm die grondslag van enige suksesvolle bemarkingsveldtog, en almal wat die Falcon-handelsmerk koop, koop meer as net n produk hulle koop die erfenis en deskundigheid van n maatskappy wat al lank in die land is! Die Locust-reeks is veral geskik vir kleinhoeweboere, meer prysgevoelige kopers en ontluikende boere. Hierdie reeks implemente, wat wentelsnyers en n rollersnyer insluit, werk goed saam met ouer of minder kragtige trekkers. Ons voer ook n reeks implemente in wat die plaaslik-vervaardigdes komplementeer. Dit sluit die Amazone-strooiers, -spuite, -grassnyers en -grondbewerkingsimplemente in (uit Duitsland), asook die Votex-stokkiekappers en grassnyers, insluitend reiksnyers (uit Nederland) en die swaardiens Woods Batwing-wentelsnyers (uit die VSA). Falcon Agricultural Equipment (Edms.) Bpk. is daartoe verbind om ons plaaslike gemeenskappe op baie verskillende maniere te ondersteun. Ons hooffokus is die welsyn van kinders, en ons voorsien n veilige en geskikte skoolomgewing vir hulle, sowel as skoolverwante benodigdhede. Ons span is trots op sy professionele benadering tot besigheid. Ons het langdurige verhoudings met ons handelaars en hul klante opgebou, gebaseer op eerlikheid, vertroue, respek en integriteit. Voortreflike klantediens is n belangrike deel van die Falcon-belofte. Company Profile Falcon Agricultural Equipment (Pty) Ltd is an owner-managed business and the largest manufacturer of rotary cutters in Africa. The company opened its doors in 1985, at its current premises in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This is the ideal location, as it is in an agricultural area with a leading agricultural college nearby. Falcon is a recognised Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment contributor and our skilled labour force is a dedicated team of whom we are proud. Our primary market is the agricultural sector, with niche efforts into the industrial and turf implement markets. We distribute our products through more than 350 authorised dealers countrywide, as well as across our borders into other African countries. We manufacture the Falcon and Locust ranges of implements and our ongoing programme of innovation and improvement ensures that we consistently launch implements to satisfy our customers ever-changing requirements. The Falcon range includes slashers, Haymakers, material handling implements, mulchers, mowers, spreaders, rotavators and ploughs. Each one is designed to be simple, safe and serviceable, offering excellent value for money. They are built to last and are capable of coping with the tough South African conditions. In many parts of South Africa, Falcon is the generic term for grass-cutting implements, making us the undisputed leader in our field. Delivery on a marketing promise is the foundation of any successful marketing drive and farmers buying the Falcon brand buy more than just a product - they buy the heritage and expertise of a company that has been around for a long time! The Locust range of implements is particularly suited to smallholders, more price-sensitive buyers and emerging farmers. These implements, which include slashers and a rollermower, work well with older or lower-powered tractors. We also import a range of implements that complement the locally manufactured ones. These include the Amazone spreaders, sprayers, mowers and soil tillage implements (from Germany), the Votex shredders and mowers, including reach mowers (from the Netherlands), and the heavy-duty Woods Batwing rotary cutters (from the USA). Falcon Agricultural Equipment (Pty) Ltd is committed to supporting our local communities in many different ways. Our main focus is the well-being of children, and we provide a safe and suitable school environment for them, as well as school-related necessities. Our team prides itself on its professional approach to business. We have built long-standing relationships with our dealers and their customers based on honesty, trust, respect and integrity. Excellent customer service is an important part of the Falcon promise. Bladsy/ Page 4

5 Lees die volgende instruksies vir installering, veiligheid en roetine-instandhouding asseblief baie noukeurig. As u enigsins oor die korrekte gebruik of instandhoudingsprosedure twyfel, kontak asseblief u handelaar, of ons, en ons sal u met graagte help. Installering en Veiligheid Dit is noodsaaklik om die stappe hier onder streng te volg. Om hulle te ignoreer sal die lewensduur van u Falcon-implement verkort en tot onnodige onkoste lei. 1. VUL DIE RATKAS EN KETTINGKAS MET OLIE TOT DIE KORREKTE VLAK Vul die ratkas tot die korrekte vlak met hoëgehalte-ratkas-olie. Ons beveel Fuchs Renep 1000 aan, maar EP90 kan vir byvulling gebruik word. Die Falcon-kapploeg se ratkas het n peilstokkie en moet tot by die merkie daarop gevul word. Verseker dat die kapploeg-ratkas se asemgaatjies op die peilstokkie skoon gehou word om blokkasies te voorkom. Please read the following installation, safety and routine maintenance instructions very carefully. Should you be in any doubt as to the correct operating or maintenance procedure, please contact your dealer, or us, and we will gladly assist you. Installation and Safety It is essential that you adhere to the steps listed below. To ignore them will shorten the life of your Falcon implement and result in unnecessary expense. 1. FILL THE GEARBOX AND CHAINCASE WITH OIL TO THE CORRECT LEVEL Fill the gearbox to the correct level with good-quality gearbox oil. We recommend Fuchs Renep 1000, but EP90 can be used for topping up. The Falcon Rotavator gearbox is fitted with a dipstick and should be filled to the mark on the dipstick. Ensure that the breather hole on the rotavator gearbox dipstick is kept clean to avoid blockages. 2. Die kettingkas is toegerus met n vulprop en n vlakprop. Verwyder albei en vul met olie totdat die olie by die vlakprop uitloop. MOET NOOIT oorvul nie dit lei tot oorverhitting en beskadiging van seëls. VERSEKER DAT DIE KRAGAFTAKKERAS KORREK IS VIR U TREKKER Die kragaftakkeras sal dalk tot die regte lengte gesny moet word om u trekker/falcon-kombinasie te pas. n Te lang as kan tot ernstige skade aan u trekker, die kapploeg of die kragaftakkeras lei wanneer die implement gelig of laat sak word. As u die as egter te kort afsny, kan dit veroorsaak dat u dit nie kan gebruik nie, of dat die as onder aandrywing kan begin vibreer, breek of oopskeur indien die oorvleueling te kort is, en dit kan die implement en trekker beskadig en die drywer beseer. Hoe om die regte as-lengte te bereken en die as te sny word duidelik in die kragaftakkeras-handleiding beskryf. Verwys dus asseblief na daardie handleiding (veral bladsye 39 en ) voordat u die as sny. 2. The chain case has a filler plug and a level plug. Open both plugs and fill until oil runs out of the level plug. DO NOT overfill, as this can cause overheating and damage to the seals. CHECK THAT THE PTO SHAFT IS CORRECTLY SUITED TO YOUR TRACTOR The PTO shaft may have to be cut to the correct length to suit your tractor/falcon combination. Too long a shaft can result in serious damage to your tractor, the rotavator, or the PTO shaft when the implement is either raised or lowered. Cutting the shaft too short may result in you not being able to use it or, if the overlap is too short, the shaft might, when under power, start to vibrate, break or tear open, causing damage to the implement and tractor and injury to the operator. The process of cutting the PTO and the calculation to establish the correct length are clearly described in the PTO manual, so please refer to this handbook, especially pages 39 and , before cutting the PTO shaft. Voordat u u trekker/falcon-kombinasie gebruik, verseker dat die trekker se hidrouliese 3-punt-koppelbeheer-hefboom op die regte hoogte ingestel is, sodat die implement nie te hoog opgelig word nie, aangesien dit die kragaftakkeras sal beskadig. Verseker dat die kragaftakkeromhulsel te alle tye in n goeie toestand is. Before using your tractor/falcon combination ensure that the tractor s hydraulic 3-point linkage control lever is set to the correct height so that it does not pick up the Falcon implement too high, as this will result in damage to the PTO shaft. Ensure that the PTO guard is in good order at all times. Bladsy/ Page 5

6 3. GHRIES ALBEI KRUISKOPPELINGS OP DIE KRAGAFTAKKERAS Geen kragaftakkeras kan sonder ghries werk nie! Dit is noodsaaklik om die as se twee kruiskoppelings aanvanklik volledig te ghries, en dan geghries te hou. Verseker dat die ghries uit al vier koppies van elke kruis stoot elke keer wanneer daar geghries word. Ghries ook die twee glybuise GLYKOPPELAAR WERKING EN INSTANDHOUDING Alle Falcon-kapploeë is met n glykoppelaar toegerus. Dit is tot die korrekte wringkrag gestel, sodat dit onder oormatige ladings kan gly en jou implement teen permanente meganiese skade kan beskerm. Indien dit vir lang periodes oorlaai word, sal die glykoppelaar gly en oortollige hitte weens wrywing genereer. Tekens van oormatige gly is rook, brandreuke of poeierreste in die omgewing van die glykoppelaar, of verkleuring van die glykoppelaareenheid. Onder normale werkstoestande moet die temperatuur van die glykoppelaareenheid dus nie warmer wees as die temperatuur van die implement se ratkas nie. Die glykoppelaar sal dalk in geval van die volgende opgeknap moet word: die wrywingplate is geslyt of uitgebrand vanweë langdurige oorlading ghries, olie of diesel het die glykoppelaarmeganisme gekontamineer die implement het lank gestaan, wat die waarskynlikheid van roes in die glykoppelaarmeganisme kan verhoog. Wanneer die glykoppelaar opgeknap word, verseker dat slegs oorspronklike onderdele gebruik word soos op bladsy van hierdie handleiding uiteengesit. Gebruik altyd die veer-instellings wat in die tabel hier onder aangedui word om akkurate verstelling te verseker. Draai elke keermoer agtereenvolgens met n halfdraai totdat die betrokke instelling bereik is. Kategorie OGV, koppelaareenheid OGV, veer Aantal vere Veer lengte, (h) B6-FF ,2 mm B8-FF ,2 mm Alle Falcon-kapploë is ontwerp om teen n kragaftakkeras-spoed van 540 opm te werk. Die kapploeg moet net bokant grondvlak gelig word, en dan moet die kragaftakker gekoppel word. Sodra dit gekoppel is, moet die opm tot 540 verhoog word voor bewerking begin en dan tydens werking daar gehou word. Versuim om dit te doen sal die wringkragvlakke op sowel die trekker as die kapploeg verhoog, wat tot n korter glykoppelaarlewe sal lei. Bladsy/ Page 6 GREASE BOTH UNIVERSAL CROSSES OF THE PTO SHAFT No PTO shaft can operate without grease! It is essential that the two crosses of the shaft are fully greased initially and kept greased thereafter. Ensure that the grease pushes out of all four cups, of each cross, every time it is greased. Also grease the two sliding tubes. SLIP-CLUTCH OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE All Falcon Rotavators are fitted with a slip-clutch. This is required to slip under excessive load at a specific pre-set torque in order to prevent permanent mechanical damage to the implement. If overloaded for sustained periods the slip-clutch will slip and generate excess heat through friction. Excessive slipping may be detected through smoke, burning odours or powder residues in the vicinity of the slip-clutch, or discoloration of the slip-clutch assembly. So under normal operating conditions the slip-clutch assembly temperature should not exceed that of the temperature of the implement s gearbox. The slip-clutch may need to be overhauled in the event of any of the following: the friction plates are worn or burned out due to sustained overloading the slip-clutch mechanism has become contaminated by grease, oil or diesel the implement has stood for an extended period, increasing the likelihood of corrosion in the slip-clutch mechanism. When overhauling the slip-clutch, be sure to use only original parts as listed on page of this manual. Apply the spring preload settings indicated in the table below to ensure accurate adjustment. Tighten each retaining nut successively by one half-turn until the relevant setting is achieved. Category OEM, clutch assembly OEM, spring Number of springs Spring length, (h) B6-FF ,2 mm B8-FF ,2 mm All Falcon Rotavators are designed to run at 540 rpm. The rotavator should be raised to just above ground level and then the tractor PTO engaged. Once engaged, the rpm should be increased to 540 before starting work and then maintained at that level while working. Failing to do this will increase the torque levels on both the tractor and the rotavator, resulting in a shorter slip-clutch life.

7 STEL DIE TREKKER SE BO-ARM TOT DIE REGTE LENGTE Dit is belangrik om u trekker se bo-arm so te stel dat die implement se topmas in die regopposisie is wanneer die implement in n werkende posisie is. Dit sal die implement toelaat om op die volle lengte van sy glyplate te loop en n eenvormige werks-hoogte oor ongelyke oppervlakke te verseker. Dit sal ook help verseker dat die kragaftakkeras nie aan die voorste deel van die implement raak wanneer dit opgelig is nie. Sou die kragaftakkeras egter steeds aan die implement raak, beperk die hoogte deur die stop op die hidrouliesebeheer-vlak te stel. GAAN ALLE BOUTE NA EN DRAAI HULLE VAS Verseker dat alle boute heeltemal vas is voor gebruik en dan weer ná die eerste paar uur se gebruik. Dit is baie belangrik om die skaarboute dikwels na te gaan en vas te draai. VERSTEL KETTINGSPANNING Verwyder die prop aan die agterkant van die kettingkas. Dit sal nou moontlik wees om die ketting 2 cm te skuif. Verstel indien nodig deur die keermoer te laat skiet en die verstelbout met die hand aan te draai. SLAAN AG OP DIE VEILIGHEIDSREËLS Gee u drywer asseblief opdrag om die volgende reëls streng na te kom: Moenie van die trekker afklim terwyl die enjin loop nie en verseker dat dit afgeskakel is voordat enige verstellings gemaak word. Indien onder die werktuig gewerk of skare omgeruil word, laat sak eers die werktuig sodat dit op die voetstuk rus. Doen alle instandhouding terwyl werktuig afgehaak is. Wees bewus van enige hindernisse soos stompe, bottels, blikkies ens. Verwyder hulle van die land voordat met werk begin word, of vermy hulle ten minste. Ontmoedig toeskouers en moet nooit passasiers dra nie. Moet niemand toelaat om naby die kapploeg te kom terwyl dit werk nie. Beheer die trekker só dat die optimale kragaftakkerspoed van ongeveer 540 opm gehandhaaf word. n Te lae kragaftakkerspoed sal die dryfasstelsel oorlaai. n Te hoë spoed sal die taak gevaarlik maak. Moet niemand toelaat om hulle hande of voete onder die kapploeg in te druk terwyl die trekkerenjin loop nie. Moenie die omhulsels om die kragaftakkeras of flappe wat saam met die implement verskaf is, verwyder nie ADJUST THE TRACTOR TOP LINK TO THE CORRECT LENGTH It is important to adjust your tractor top-link so that the implement topmast is in the vertical position when the implement is in a working position. This will allow the implement to run on its full skid-runner length, ensuring a uniform working height when running over uneven lands. This will also help to ensure that the PTO shaft does not come into contact with the front of the implement when it is in the raised position. However, should the PTO shaft still touch the implement, limit the height by setting the stop on the hydraulic control level. CHECK AND TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS Check that all bolts are fully tightened before use and then again after the first few hours of use. It is very important that the blade bolts are checked and tightened frequently. CHECK AND ADJUST CHAIN TENSION Remove the plug in the rear of the chain case. It should be possible to move the chain approximately 2 cm. Adjust if necessary by slackening the lock-nut and turning the adjuster bolt by hand. TAKE NOTE OF THE SAFETY RULES Please instruct your driver to adhere to the following rules: Do not get off the tractor while it is running, and ensure that the tractor is turned off before making adjustments. When working under the implement changing blades or tightening bolts, lower the frame on to a stand or a prop or on to the ground. It is preferable to use the parking stand with the depth-control skids in their lowest position to park the rotavator. Carry out all maintenance while the unit is separated from the tractor. Be aware of any obstruction such as stumps, stones, bottles, tins, etc. Remove these from the field before starting work, or at least avoid them. Discourage spectators and never carry passengers. Do not allow anyone to walk near the rotavator while it is operating. Operate the tractor in such a way that you establish and maintain the optimum PTO speed of approximately 540 rpm. Too low a speed will overload the drive-shaft system. Too high a PTO speed will make the operation dangerous. Do not allow anyone to put their hands or feet under the rotavator while the tractor is running. Do not remove the protective covers around the PTO shaft or flaps provided on the implement. Bladsy/ Page 7

8 Roetine-instandhouding 1. DAAGLIKSE KONTROLES Verseker dat alle boute, moere en skroewe vas is. Nagaan van boute en moere aan die snymeganisme is veral belangrik. Kontroleer die ratkas- en kettingkas-olievlak en vul aan tot by die korrekte vlak. Kontroleer vir ratkas-olielekke. Let asseblief daarop dat geen waarborg-eis ingedien kan word vir n ratkas wat sonder olie geloop het nie. Dit is dus noodsaaklik om die ratkas korrek gevul te hou. Ghries die kragaftakkeras. Verseker dat die twee boute wat die glykoppelaar vashou, vas is, omdat n los glykoppelaar uiteindelik sal veroorsaak dat die inset-as afbreek. Let op na slytasie van skare en vervang indien nodig. Ons beveel aan dat u minstens twee stelle lemme, boute en moere as onderdele vir u Falcon-kapploeg byderhand hou GEREELDE KONTROLES Tap en vervang die olie in die ratkas en kettingkas aan die einde van elke seisoen. Kontroleer kettingspanning (15 20 mm) en verstel indien nodig. Verseker dat die glykoppelaar op die korrekte spanning gestel is en verstel indien nodig. Kontroleer slytasie op die veerstaalglyplate en vervang indien nodig. Enige roesmerkies wat dalk verskyn het, moet skoongemaak en opgeknap word. 2. Gebruiksinstruksies Maak seker dat die korrekte prosedures gevolg word. Koppel die kapploeg in een van twee posisies aan die trekker: middellyn of kontrahaak. In die kontrahaak-posisie is die implement aan die buitekant van die trekker se regteragterwiel, sodat n gelyke saadbedding sonder wielspore verkry word. Bewerk die land dus regs om. Verstel die trekkerstang-beheerkettings om sywaartse beweging te beperk. Stel die werksdiepte deur middel van die glyplate. Indien in kontrahaak-posisie moet die regter-glyplaat ongeveer 25 mm bo die grondoppervlak gestel wees. Verstel die sleepskerms om die tekstuur van die grondbewerking te bepaal: heeltemal af vir fyn en heeltemal op vir growwe bewerking. Laat die kapploeg sak totdat die skare byna die grond raak en skakel die kragaftakkeras aan. Kies die trekker-rat vir die grondspoed benodig. Hoe hoër die vorentoe-spoed, hoe growwer die saadbedding. Moenie met die trekker in neutraalrat probeer werk nie. Verhoog enjinspoed om korrekte kragaftakkeras-toere te bereik. Routine Maintenance DAILY CHECKS Check that all bolts, nuts and screws are tight. Checking the bolts and nuts on the blades is particularly important. Check the level of the gearbox and chain case oil and top up to the correct level. Check for gearbox oil leaks. It should be noted that no guarantee claim can be submitted on a gearbox that has run dry. It is therefore essential that the gearbox is kept correctly filled with oil. Grease the PTO shaft. Check that the two bolts holding the slip-clutch are tight, as a loose slip-clutch will eventually cause the input shaft to break off. Check the wear on the blades. Replace when they are worn down too far. We recommend that you keep at least two sets of blades, bolts, nuts as spares for your Falcon Rotavator. REGULAR CHECKS Drain and change the oil in your gearbox and chain case at the end of each season. Check chain tension (15 20 mm) and adjust if necessary. Check that the slip-clutch is set to the correct tension and adjust if not. Check the wear and tear on the spring steel skid-runners, and replace if necessary. Clean down and touch up any rust spots that may have appeared. Operating Instructions Ensure that the installation procedure has been carried out correctly. Hitch the rotavator to the tractor in either the in-line or the offset position. In the offset position the rotavator cultivates to the outside of the right-hand tractor wheel to give a level seed bed with no wheel tracks when the ground is worked in a clockwise direction. Adjust the tractor linkage check-chains to restrict the sideways movement. Set the working depth by adjusting both skids to the required working depth. In case of offset position, the right-hand skid is normally raised so that it is about 25 mm above the worked ground. Adjust the trailing flaps to give the required tilth: fully down for a fine tilth and fully raised for a coarse tilth. To start work, lower the rotavator until the blades are just clear of the ground and engage the PTO drive. Bladsy/ Page 8

9 Skakel die trekker-koppelaar in en terwyl die trekker vorentoe beweeg, laat die kapploeg heeltemal sak sodat werkdiepte deur die glyplate beheer word en nie deur die trekker se hidroulika nie. Ry n paar meter vorentoe, stop die trekker en verstel die kapploeg om die volmaakte grondbewerking te verseker. Indien probleme opduik, kan bladsy 10 nagegaan word vir moontlike oorsake. Doen slegs een verstelling op n slag en in die volgorde aanbeveel. Onthou, u het die beste implement op die mark gekoop. Met korrekte gebruik en behoorlike instandhouding sal dit u jare se uitstekende diens gee. Select the appropriate forward gear for the tilth required. The faster the forward speed, the coarser the tilth. Do not attempt to operate with the tractor in neutral. Increase the engine speed to give the correct PTO speed. Engage the transmission clutch and as the tractor moves forward, lower the rotavator all the way down so that the working depth is governed by the depth skid and not by the tractor hydraulics. After the first few metres, stop the tractor and make any adjustments or settings to the rotavator that may be required to give a perfect finish. If you have a problem, check the list on page 10 to find the possible cause. Make only one adjustment at a time in the order listed in each section. Remember, you have purchased the best implement on the market. With the correct operation and proper maintenance, it will give you years of excellent service. Bladsy/ Page 9

10 PROBLEEMOPLOSSING Probleem Moontlike oorsaak Oplossing Rotor draai nie Kragaftakker nie ingeskakel Skakel kragafnemer in Koppelaar gly Verstel koppelaar Rotor draai onegalig Koppelaar gly Verstel koppelaar Lemme kort Bring nuwe lemme aan Lemme verkeerd gemonteer Verseker lemme is in spiraalpatroon Kruiskoppelaars haak vas Verseker veilige werkshoek Rotor verstop Maak rotor skoon Werkdiepte te vlak Trekker hyser hou implement te hoog Te min krag Glyplate te laag Lemme gebuig of geslyt Lemme verkeerd gemonteer Gebruik Position en nie Draft nie Skakel na laer rat Verhoog glyplaat Vervang lemme Verseker spiraalpatroon Kapploeg spring Obstruksie in rotor Verwyder obstruksie Lemme verkeerd gemonteer Verseker spiraalpatroon Trekkerspoed te vinnig Skakel na laer rat Saadbedding te grof Sleepskerm te hoog Verlaag sleepskerm Trekkerspoed te vinnig Skakel na laer rat Grond te nat Wag totdat grond droër word Twee-lem-konfigurasie Verander na drie-lem-konfigurasie Saadbedding te fyn Sleepskerm te laag Verhoog sleepskerm Trekkerspoed te stadig Skakel na hoër rat Drie-lem-konfigurasie Verander na twee-lem-konfigurasie Rotor pak aan met grond Grond te nat Wag totdat grond droër word Lemme gebuig of geslyt Vervang lemme Lemme verkeerd gemonteer Verseker spiraal-patroon Rotor verstop met wortels of ander obstruksies Verwyder obstruksies PROBLEM SOLVING Possible problem Cause Remedy Rotor will not turn PTO drive not engaged Engage PTO Clutch slipping Adjust clutch Rotor turns erratically Clutch slipping Adjust clutch Blades missing Fit new blades Blades fitted incorrectly Check blades have scroll pattern PTO shaft joints knuckling Check safe working angle Rotor fouled Clear rotor Depth of work too shallow Rotavator held up by Use Position control, not Draft tractor hydraulics control Insufficient power Engage lower gear Depth skid too low Raise skid Blades bent or worn Fit new blades Blades incorrectly fitted Check scroll pattern Rotavator jumping Obstacle in rotor Remove obstacle Blades incorrectly fitted Check blades have scroll pattern Tractor speed too fast Engage lower gear Seedbed too coarse Trailing board too high Lower trailing board Tractor speed too fast Engage lower gear Soil too wet Wait for soil to dry Two-bladed configuration Change to three-bladed configuration Tilth too fine Trailing board too low Raise trailing board Tractor speed too slow Engage higher gear Three-bladed configuration Change to two-bladed configuration Rotor packs with soil Soil too wet Wait for soil to dry Worn or bent blades Fit new blades Blades fitted incorrectly Check scroll pattern Rotor fouled by roots or other obstacles Clear obstacles from rotor Bladsy/ Page 10

11 Lemme en Lemmontering Blades and Blade Mounting Twee soorte lemme kan monteer word UNIVERSELE of L -vormige lemme vir n gelyk saadbedding, hetsy diep of vlak, maar noodsaaklik vir vlak onkruidverwydering. Two types of blades can be fitted. UNIVERSAL or L -shaped blades for a level-based seedbed, either deep or shallow, but essential for shallow weeding operations. SPOED- of C -vormige lemme, wat harde grond dieper penetreer en minder waarskynlik in nat toestande sal aanpak. Spoedlemme is die beste vir vermenging en mulch-werk in swaar blaar of onkruid toestande. LINKER- EN REGTERLEMME: Elke kapploeg is toegerus met ewe veel linker- en regterlemme. Monteer sodat die snykant altyd voor is. LEM-MONTERING: Lemme word altyd aangebring met die lembout wat deur die lem in die rotorflens indraai, d.w.s. die moer draai altyd teen die flens vas en nie teen die lem nie. Gebruik slegs die spesiale lemboute: ekstra-hoëtreksterkte-boute met n spesifieke skouerlengte. Die verkeerde boute kan die rotorflense beskadig. Die boute moet te alle tye styf vasgedraai wees. Algemeen/ Universal Linker/Left Spoed/Speed Regter/Right SPEED or C -shaped blades penetrate better in hard ground and are less likely to clog in wet conditions. Speed blades are best for mixing and mulching in heavy trash. LEFT AND RIGHT: Every rotavator is fitted with an equal number of leftand right-handed blades. Please ensure that the blades are fitted so that the sharpened edge is leading. BLADE FITTING: Blades are always fitted with the blade bolt passing through the blade and into the rotor flange, i.e. the nut always tightens against the flange and not against the blade. Use only the special blade bolts, which are extra-high-tensile bolts with a specific shoulder length. The wrong bolts can cause damage to the rotor flanges. The blade bolts must be kept tight at all times. SPIRAALVORM: As die lemme korrek aangebring is, vorm hulle n spiraalpatroon om die rotor. Dit verseker dat die lemme die grond reëlmatig om die beurt binnedring en sodoende die lading op die transmissie eweredig versprei. Spiraal Vorm / Scroll Pattern SCROLL PATTERN: When correctly fitted, the blades form a scroll pattern around the rotor. This ensures that the blades enter the ground in a regular sequence and evens out the load on the transmission. STANDAARD 3-LEM-KONFIGURASIE Kapploeë word verskaf met die lemme in hierdie konfigurasie, wat vir die meeste saadbedding-voorbereiding-, vermenging- en mulchwerk gebruik word. STANDARD 3-BLADED CONFIGURATION: Implements are supplied with the blades mounted in this configuration, which is used for most seedbed preparation and mixing and mulching operations. Binne Flense Inside Flanges End Flense End Flanges ALTERNATIEWE 2-LEM-KONFIGURASIE Hierdie konfigurasie word vir n growwe saadbedding of in sanderige grond gebruik. Dit gebruik minder krag. ALTERNATIVE 2-BLADED CONFIGURATION: This pattern is used when a coarser seedbed is required or in sandy soils. The 2-blade pattern uses less power. BELANGRIK: In beide gevalle is dit noodsaaklik om die spiraal -patroon te behou wanneer lemme aangebring word. Binne Flense Inside Flanges Bladsy/ Page 11 End Flense End Flanges IMPORTANT: In both cases it is essential to maintain the scroll pattern when fitting the blades.

12 Falcon se Waarborgbeleid Om u teen materiaalgebreke en/of fabrieksfoute te beskerm, of selfs foutiewe montering, word elke Falcon-implement noukeurig geïnspekteer voordat dit die Falcon-fabriek verlaat. Indien sulke gebreke sou voorkom, wat onwaarskynlik is, kan u gerus wees dat Falcon, na inspeksie deur Falcon of sy gemagtigde handelaar, enige deel van die implement wat ten opsigte van materiaal of vakmanskap gebrekkig blyk te wees, gratis sal regstel, herstel of vervang. Die waarborg geld op voorwaarde dat die koper die volgende vier stappe doen: (1) Die Falcon Operateurshandleiding sorgvuldig lees en verstaan voordat hy die implement gebruik, met besondere aandag aan die instruksies oor Installering en Roetine-instandhouding (2) Die Veiligheidsreëls bestudeer en streng nakom. (3) Die implemente slegs gebruik word vir hul spesifieke doeleindes. (4) Slegs Oorspronklike Gereedskap Vervaardigde onderdele/komponente en die gespesifiseerde smeermiddels gebruik moet word Ter wille van duidelikheid moet daar asseblief op die volgende gelet word: A) Falcon dek nie vervoerkoste as deel van die waarborg nie. B) Falcon waarborg nie dat die implement nie gebreek of beskadig kan word vanweë misbruik of verkeerde aanwending nie. C) Falcon dek nie voortvloeiende skade soos ratkasonklaarraking weens n olie- of smeerolietekort nie. D) Falcon dek geen brekasie as gevolg van die feit dat n glykoppelaar nie aangebring is nie, of verkeerd ingestel is. ( n Glykoppelaar is standaard op alle F50- en F80-reeks-implemente behalwe die F50/120 Blowermower en die F50/120 Grassmulcher.) E) Die waarborg moet nie as n gratis dienstydperk beskou word nie. Waar seëls en koeëllaers periodiek vervang moet word, geskied dit op die eienaar se onkoste. Afwysing Hierdie waarborg vervang uitdruklik alle ander voorwaardes en waarborge, hetsy uitdruklik vermeld of geïmpliseer, en alle ander verpligtinge of aanspreeklikhede aan die kant van Falcon ten opsigte van gebrekkige implemente. Falcon Warranty Policy To safeguard you against material and/or manufacturing defects, or even incorrect assembly, every Falcon implement is carefully inspected before it leaves the Falcon factory. In the unlikely event that such defects should occur, it may reassure you to know that Falcon will, after inspection by Falcon or its authorised dealer, correct, repair or replace free of charge any part of the implement that was found to be defective in material or workmanship. The warranty is conditional on the purchaser taking the following four steps: (1) The Falcon Operator s Manual must be carefully read and understood, with special consideration to the instructions regarding Installation and Routine Maintenance, prior to using the implement. (2) The Safety Rules must be studied and strictly adhered to. (3) The implements shall only be used for their specified purposes. (4) Only Original Equipment Manufactured parts/components and the specified lubricants must be used. For the sake of clarity it should be noted that the warranty does not include or cover the following: A) Falcon does not cover Transport costs. B) Falcon does not guarantee that the implement cannot be broken or damaged due to misuse or incorrect application. C) Falcon does not cover consequential damage such as gearbox failure caused by a shortage of oil or lubrication. D) Falcon does not cover any breakage due to the fact that a slip clutch has not been fitted or has been incorrectly set. (A slip clutch is standard equipment on all F50 and F80 series implements except on the F50/120 Blowermower and the F50/120 Grassmulcher ) E) The warranty should not be construed as a free service period. Seals and bearings that require replacement from time to time are for the owner s account. Disclaimer This warranty supersedes all other conditions and warranties, expressed or implied, and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Falcon in respect of defective implements. Bladsy/ Page 12

13 Waarborgtydperke Falcon Wentelsnyers en Hooimakers en Grassnyers Ingevoerde ratkas F25 2 Jaar Ingevoerde ratkas F40 2 Jaar Kragaftakker 2 Jaar Falcon-vervaardigde ratkas F50 3 Jaar Falcon-vervaardigde ratkas F80 3 Jaar Falcon-vervaardigde onderdele (romp, sypaneel, topmas e.d.m.) 2 Jaar Ander Falcon Implemente Ingevoerde ratkas F25 1 jaar Ingevoerde ratkas F40 1 jaar Kragaftakker 1 jaar Falcon-vervaardigde ratkas F50 2 jaar Falcon-vervaardigde ratkas F60 2 jaar Falcon-vervaardigde ratkas F80 2 jaar Falcon-vervaardigde rotavator-ratkas 1 jaar Falcon-vervaardigde onderdele (romp, sypaneel, topmas ens.) 1 jaar Die waarborg dek nie slytonderdele soos skywe, balke, lemme, glystukke, seëls, koeëllaers, penne e.d.m. nie. Warranty Periods Falcon Slashers and Haymakers and Mowers Imported gearbox F25 2 Years Imported gearbox F40 2 Years PTO 2 Years Falcon manufactured gearbox F50 3 Years Falcon manufactured gearbox F80 3 Years Falcon manufactured parts (hull, side panel, top must, etc) 2 Years Other Falcon Implements Imported gearbox F25 1 Year Imported gearbox F40 1 Year PTO 1 Year Falcon manufactured gearbox F50 2 Years Falcon manufactured gearbox F60 2 Years Falcon manufactured gearbox F80 2 Years Falcon manufactured rotavator gearbox 1 Year Falcon manufactured parts (hull, side panel, top mast, etc.) 1 Year The warranty does not include wear parts such as; discs, beams, blades, skids, seals, bearings, pins, etc. Bladsy/ Page 13

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15 Rotavator - Main Bladsy/ Page 15

16 Rotavator - Transmission Bladsy/ Page 16

17 Rotavator - Transmission Bladsy/ Page 17

18 Rotavator - Drive and Rotor Bladsy/ Page 18

19 Rotavator - Drive and Rotor Bladsy/ Page 19

20 Rotavator - Bedformer Bladsy/ Page 20

21 Rotavator - Bedformer Bladsy/ Page 21

22 PTO shaft B6 1.0m + Friction clutch FF2 PTO shaft B8 1.0m + Friction clutch FF4 Bladsy/ Page 22

23 PTO shaft B6 1.0m + Friction clutch FF2 PTO shaft B8 1.0m + Friction clutch FF4 Bladsy/ Page 23

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