matev GmbH Nürnberger Str. 50 90579 Langenzenn T +49 (0) 9101 9087-0 F +49 (0) 9101 9087-20 info@matev.eu www.matev.eu Original Operating Manual Front Power System und Front PTO shaft FPS- JD X 950 R for John Deere X 950 Version 08/2013
Table of contents 1 About this operating manual... 3 2 Safety... 4 2.1 Intended use... 4 2.2 Qualifications of personnel... 4 2.3 General safety instructions... 4 2.4 Special safety notices... 5 3 Installation... 6 3.1 Mounting the front power system... 6 3.2 Mounting the hydraulic extension kit... 8 3.3 Mounting the front PTO shaft... 10 4 Operation... 14 4.1 Attachment variants for the coupling triangle... 14 4.2 Coupling and uncoupling implements... 14 4.3 Lowering safeguard for the front power system... 15 5 Maintenance... 16 5.1 General information... 16 5.2 Service... 16 5.3 Repair... 16 6 Disposal... 17 7 Guarantee... 17 8 Technical data and accessories... 17 8.1 Technical data... 17 8.2 Accessories... 17 9 List of illustrations... 18 10 EC Declaration of Conformity... 19
About this operating manual 1 About this operating manual Dear customer! Thank you for purchasing this implement, we appreciate your trust. Prior to using this implement for the first time, read this operating manual carefully and conscientiously all the way through. Keep this operating manual where it is easily accessible. This will enable you to refer to important information and handling instructions as needed. Listings with bullet points are marked as follows: Text Text Text... Handling instructions are marked in the sequence in which they should be executed, as follows: 1. Text 2. Text 3. Text... This implement is subject to change in the interest of technical progress. All information, illustrations, and technical specifications represent the latest status at the time this manual was published. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time in the interest of technical progress. Page 3
Technical data 2 Safety Guidelines and instructions with which you must comply, are summarized in this section. Persons who install, operate and mount the implements must have read and understood this operating manual. 2.1 Intended use The implements should only be mounted on tractors as specified on the cover sheet. The front power system is used to accommodate small to medium-sized implements, such as snow blades, sweepers, etc. Attention! The front power system should not be charged with downward pressure via the tractor's hydraulic system! For implements that contact the ground or roll on the ground in operation, the tractor hydraulic system must be switched to the float setting! Strictly comply with the manufacturer's recommendation! The front power system is not suitable for lifting people or for use as a work platform! All other uses are excluded. Non-intended use causes: Health hazards for the operator or for third parties Damage to the tractor and the implements Environmental damage 2.2 Qualifications of personnel Only persons 18 years of age or older, or instructed persons should install, operate, and maintain the implements. The operator must have read and understood this operating manual. 2.3 General safety instructions General safety instructions are explained in this section. These safety instructions are used in the subsequent chapters. In addition to the safety aspect, you will save money and work time if you follow these safety instructions. Danger! Severe injury to the operator or third parties occurs. Comply with the safety instruction. Attention! Minor injury to the operator or third parties can occur. The tractor, the grass collection device or the environment can be damaged. Comply with the safety notice. Page 4
Technical data and accessories Note! Important, helpful tips or information for the operator. Read this note. It facilitates your work. Attention! Injuries can occur. Wear protective work clothing. 2.4 Special safety notices Safety instructions are specified in this chapter that are also affixed as stickers on the implements. Attention! Danger of injury due to moving parts. Remove the ignition key before performing maintenance tasks on the implement. Attention! Injuries can occur due to improper operation. The implement can be damaged. Read the operating manual all the way through. Comply with the safety instructions. Attention! Injuries due to fluid escaping under high pressure. Comply with the instruction in the operating manual. Attention! Danger of crushing due to moving parts. Never reach into the crushing hazard danger zone, if parts are still moving or can move. Comply with the notice in the operating manual. Attention! There is an increased risk of accident due to the rotating PTO shaft. Do not enter the work area of the PTO shaft when it is rotating. For your own safety do not wear any loose clothing, belts, on any other loose items. Switch off the implement. Wait until all machine parts have come to a standstill before converting or servicing the implement. Page 5
Technical data Attention! Do not open or remove protective devices during operation. 3 Installation Switch off the tractor and remove the ignition key before mounting or dismounting the implements. Enter the chassis number of the front power system in section 5.3 of this operating manual. 3.1 Mounting the front power system 1. Position the front power system correctly relative to the tractor. Fig. 1: Positioning the front power system. 2. Unlock the arrest bolts left and right on the front power system Page 6
Technical data and accessories Arrest bolt Fig. 2: Arrest bolts in the - unlocked - position 3. Hook the front power system into the receptacle slots on the tractor frame 4. Lock the arrest bolts. Arrest bolt Fig. 3: Arrest bolts in the - locked - position 5. Ensure that the arrest bolts are really locked in place. 6. The front power system is attached. Page 7
Technical data Fig. 4: Front power system attached. 3.2 Mounting the hydraulic extension kit 7. Mount the coupling holder with the two provided screws on the left of the tractor frame. Coupling holder Fig. 5: Mounting the coupling holder Page 8
Technical data and accessories 8. Guide the hydraulic hoses under the tractor frame and through to the control device. Fig. 6: Installation of the hydraulic hoses - left side. Hydraulic hoses Fig. 7: Installation of the hydraulic hoses - right side. 9. Connect the hoses to the control device as shown. Fig. 8: Connection on the control device. Page 9
Technical data Mower Control device, bottom left Control device, top left Mower Fig. 9: Connections - control device 10. Connect the two hoses with the quick-release couplings on the rear hydraulics. Fig. 10: Connections - rear hydraulics 3.3 Mounting the front PTO shaft 11. Detach the belt from the belt pulley. Page 10
Technical data and accessories 12. Dismount the existing belt pulley by unscrewing the threaded union and deflecting the profile shaft to the rear. Holder with deep-groove ball bearings Fig. 11: Holder - belt pulley with deep-groove ball bearings 13. Press the two deep-groove ball bearings out of the holder. Fig. 12: Original belt pulley with shaft 14. Install the provided bearings with larger inner diameter, as well as the new bushing. Shim ring Fig. 13: Belt pulley with shim ring and bearings 15. The belt pulley must be fastened on the shaft with the feather key 16. The shim ring must be mounted between bearing and new belt pulley. Page 11
Technical data Fig. 14: Installed front PTO shaft 17. Insert the new profile shaft through the bearing and secure it with nut M30. Secure nut M30 with Loctite 243. Tightening torque: approx. 200 Nm Hole for front PTO shaft Fig. 15: Sheet metal cut out 18. On the front cover plate, cut out the pre-punched hole. Fig. 16: Protective pot - front PTO shaft 19. Screw the protective pot onto the front cover. Three additional washers must be installed on the lower screw. Page 12
Technical data and accessories Note! Operating the front PTO shaft without catcher is only possible with the cover of the discharge chute and the bypass connector! Connector Cover Fig. 17: Cover - discharge chute 20. On both sides, drill a Ø 6.5 mm hole for the side fastening of the cover plate. Bore Ø6,5mm Fig. 18: Side threaded union of the cover plate 21. Mount the cover plate with 2 nuts on top, and 2 screws on the side 22. Plug the connector fastened on the cover plate onto the tractor (Fig. 17). Page 13
Technical data 4 Operation Before starting up the implement, read the instructions on safety and handling for operation of the entire implement and connection to the tractor. 4.1 Attachment variants for the coupling triangle A B C D Fig. 19: Coupling triangle You can make four different settings on the coupling triangle (see Fig. 19 in this regard). Position the bolts in the appropriate bores to achieve the desired setting. Standard Couple the triangle in points A and C. Standard with stronger take-up Couple the triangle in points B and C. Lift increased by 45 mm Couple the triangle in points B and D. Lift increased by 45 mm with stronger take-up Couple the triangle in points A and D. 4.2 Coupling and uncoupling implements Comply with the axle loads specified by the tractor manufacturer 1. Drive the tractor forward in front of the implement. 2. Lower the front power system hydraulically. Page 14
Technical data and accessories 3. Drive slowly toward the implement until the coupling triangle of the tractor is under the coupling triangle of the implement. 4. Slowly lift the front power system until the implement is slightly lifted. 5. Secure the implement with the appropriate triangle locking mechanism. The triangle locking mechanism depends on the type of implement. 4.3 Lowering safeguard for the front power system Use the lowering safeguard when: - Driving on roads - Driving between work locations - Performing cleaning and maintenance tasks Lowering safeguard Fig. 20: Lowering safeguard, locked 1. Lift the front power system. 2. Pull the lowering safeguard towards you against the spring force and fit the lower end over the bolt (see Fig. 20). The lowering safeguard is locked. 3. Secure the lowering safeguard by inserting the spring cotter pin into the bolt. Strictly avoid lowering the front power system via the tractor's control lever when the lowering safeguard is locked. Parts of the front power system could be damaged! If the lowering safeguard should be unlocked, then pull it downward and off of the bolt and swing it to the rear (see Fig. 21). Page 15
Technical data Lowering safeguard Fig. 21: Lowering safeguard, unlocked 5 Maintenance 5.1 General information Personal injury or damage to the tractor and the implements can occur. Before each use of the implements check all safety-relevant parts, and the hydraulic connection 5.2 Service After 25 operating hours, at the start of the season, or after a longer standstill period: Grease the moving parts of the device Grease or oil the lowering safeguard Grease or oil the arrest bolts Check the seat, status and seal of the hydraulic lines 5.3 Repair If there are faults, problems, or other indications of malfunction, contact your sales consultant or contact the manufacturer directly: matev GmbH Nürnberger Str. 50 90579 Langenzenn Tel.: (Switchboard): 09 101/90 87-0 Page 16
Technical data and accessories 6 Disposal The implements must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations of the municipality or the country. Take the parts to the collection points for residual waste, special waste, or recycle them depending on material. matev GmbH does not provide any disposal services. 7 Guarantee The General Terms & Conditions of matev GmbH provide information on the guarantee conditions. matev GmbH Nürnberger Str. 50 90579 Langenzenn 8 Technical data and accessories 8.1 Technical data Front power system FPS- JD X 950 R Hydraulic cylinder Lift force Lift height Distance in front of the axle Weight Data One double-acting cylinder arranged on the side Do not exceed the permissible axle loads of the vehicle! 95 mm - 365 mm, on the coupling point of the lower links approx. 750 mm in work position 33 kg Enter the article number and the chassis number here. This information is on the type plate of the implement. Article number:... Chassis number:... 8.2 Accessories Accessories Order number Hydraulic extension kit 131_7744 Page 17
List of illustrations 9 List of illustrations Fig. 1: Positioning the front power system...6 Fig. 2: Arrest bolts in the - unlocked - position...7 Fig. 3: Arrest bolts in the - locked - position...7 Fig. 4: Front power system attached....8 Fig. 5: Mounting the coupling holder...8 Fig. 6: Installation of the hydraulic hoses - left side....9 Fig. 7: Installation of the hydraulic hoses - right side....9 Fig. 8: Connection on the control device....9 Fig. 9: Connections - control device... 10 Fig. 10: Connections - rear hydraulics... 10 Fig. 11: Holder - belt pulley with deep-groove ball bearings... 11 Fig. 12: Original belt pulley with shaft... 11 Fig. 13: Belt pulley with shim ring and bearings... 11 Fig. 14: Installed front PTO shaft... 12 Fig. 15: Sheet metal cut out... 12 Fig. 16: Protective pot - front PTO shaft... 12 Fig. 17: Cover - discharge chute... 13 Fig. 18: Side threaded union of the cover plate... 13 Fig. 19: Coupling triangle... 14 Fig. 20: Lowering safeguard, locked... 15 Fig. 21: Lowering safeguard, unlocked... 16 Page 18
List of illustrations 10 EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity for a machine to confirm compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and with the statutory regulations issued for the implementation of the Machinery Directive. The manufacturer matev GmbH Nürnberger Str. 50 90579 Langenzenn declares that the machine front power system 131 7743 and front PTO shaft 131 7785 FPS- JD X 950 R for the John Deere X 950 R complies with the provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and with the implementing national statutory regulations. The signer is authorized to compile the technical documents. The address is the address of the manufacturer. Date / Signature August 2013... Name of signer Signer information Georg Hemmerlein Managing Director Page 19