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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L CE Declaration of Conformity CE Declaration of Conformity UNIA Sp. z o.o. st. Szosa Torunska 32/38 86 – 300 Grudziadz, Poland Herewith declare with full responsibility that our product: disc cultivator ARES L type / model : …………………………………….
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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L UNIA Sp. z o.o. st. Szosa Torunska 32/38 PL 86 – 300 Grudziadz tel. + 48 56 451 05 00 fax. + 48 56 451 05 01 Service tel. + 48 56 451 05 26 uniamachines.com...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L PREFACE:..............................5 Precautions ..........................5 Before you Begin to Use Your Machine ................... 5 Health and safety regulations ....................5 Servicing ........................... 6 Transport on highways ......................7 Safety Symbol .......................... 7 Nameplate ..........................9 Technical and Identification Data ....................
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L PREFACE: When buying the machine, check completeness of its accessories that include the following components: Operating Manual • Warranty Card • 1. Precautions 1.1 Before you Begin to Use Your Machine • Always pay special attention to the text and illustrations marked with this symbol! •...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L • Before you start work, learn thoroughly operation of all devices and actuators and functions of the machine. It is too late for this after you start work! Avoid wearing any loose clothing, which could be caught by rotating components of the •...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 1.4 Transport on highways • Service the machine when it is lowered onto the ground! If the machine is coupled with the tractor, engine of the tractor must be off and brakes on! Pay special attention when passing and overtaking other vehicles and on curves (the unit is •...
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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L ACCORDING TO THE ROAD SAFETY REGULATIONS (REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE OF 31/12/2002 - DZ. U. NO. 32 OF 2002, ITEM 262), DRIVE ON HIGHWAYS ONLY AFTER HAVING OBTAINED AUTHORIZATION FROM THE COMPETENT HIGHWAYS ADMINISTRATION BODY WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L Fig. 2. Safety symbols ARES L H 1.6 Nameplate The unit data can be found on the nameplate, which is mounted on its front. - 9 -...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 2. Technical and Identification Data ARES L – disc cultivator; 2.5 m; 3.0 m; 3,5m; 4,0m; - rigid version • 4.0 m; 6.0 m; – hydraulically folded version • Standard equipment: Suspension axle: • ø60-825/ø28mm (version 2.5÷3) ø60-825/ø36mm (version 3.5÷4) ø70-825/ø36mm (version 4.5÷6)
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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L Fig. 3. Construction of ARES L (2.5; 4.0) Fig. 4. Construction of ARES L (4.0H; 6.0H) Table2 Disc front row Front skid (option) Disc back row Deflector (option) Frame Seeder hanger (option) Compacting roller Suspension axle (option) Chassis (option) Axle with brake (ARES L 4.5H;...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 2.1 ARES L specifications Table 3 Type of unit Item Parameters ARES L 2.5 ARES L 3.0 ARES L 3.5 ARES L 4.0 ARES L 4.5H ARES L 6.0H Type of cultivator mounted / semi-mounted Working width Number of coulter discs pcs.
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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L Pipe-string ø500/400 Effective capacity ha/h 2.5-3.75 3.0-4.5 3.5-5.25 4.0-6.0 4.5-6.75 6.0-9.0 54-65 59-73 73-88 81-96 96-118 110-132 Power demand 75-90 80-100 100-120 110-130 130-160 150-180 Operators people Overall dimensions without accessories Transport width Weight with pipe roller and 1000 1150 1280...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 3. Operating Manual 3.1 First Start Before the first start of the machine: • read the Operating Manual thoroughly • check technical condition of the machine, and in particular, condition of its working parts, protecting mechanisms and the hydraulic system. When finding any damaged or worn parts, replace them with new ones •...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 3.3 Connection and Disconnection 3.3.1 Mounted machines The tractor should stand on a hard and plain surface in order to connect the unit to it in a correct and safe way. Fig. 8. Connecting the mounted machine a) Mounting Shift the tractor hydraulic system to the position adjustment •...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 3.3.2 Semi-mounted machines The tractor should stand on a hard and plain surface in order to connect the unit to it in a correct and safe way. Fig. 9. Connecting semi-mounted/trailed machine Mounting • shift the tractor hydraulics to the position control •...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 3.4 Transport on highways Fig. 10. Transport – folding of the external disc external discs must be folded for transport [B] in the transport position and secured with pins • Fig. 11. Transport for transport, side sections [D] of hydraulically folding machines should be folded into the •...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 3.5 Adjustment of the Cultivator 3.5.1 Working Depth Adjustment on the roller Fig. 12. Working depth adjustment on the roller a- adjustment by means of pins b - mechanical adjustment; c - hydraulic adjustment adjustment by means of pins is based on inserting into the appropriate holes [A] so that we can raise or lower the rear shaft of the machine Adjustment with the turnbuckle consists of rotating the turnbuckle [B] to left or right side,...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L Once the machine working depth is set on the roller in the ARES L unit, equipped with a chassis with a drawbar, adjust also the correct depth on the drawbar. The determinant is the parallel position of the frame when working against the ground.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 3.5.5 Front skid adjustment (skid option) Hydraulic adjustment consists in applying pressure from the tractor’s cab to the cylinder [A] causing its sliding in/out depending on the required depth of work of the board. Adjust the working depth by sliding out the cylinder.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 3.5.7 Adjustment of the Folding Hydraulic System ARES L 4.5; 6.0 Fig. 18. Adjustment of the folding hydraulic system Hydraulic adjustment is used to adjust the machine after folding the left and right sections to the transport position.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L b) side deflector ARES L 2.5; 3.0; 3.5; 4.0; (3.0; 3.5; 4.0) DRIVE To adjust the position of the deflector, unscrew the screws [A] and then set the appropriate position, adjust the holes [B], and tighten the screws [A].
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L The service is limited to control the tightness of the system and replacing elements that bear traces of mechanical damage. At least twice a year, and especially before winter, you should dewater the pneumatic system. To do this, unscrew the plug [1] Fig. 20 in the lower part of the air tank [2] Fig.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 4. Operation Before beginning the field work with the machine: • disassemble the warning plates (together with the screwed brackets) for transport on highways • unfold the foldable units (4.5H; 6.0H) to the working position after disconnection of the locking link, •...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L 1.75 1.25 1050 1250 1000 1450 1700 1080 1270 5.3 Lubrication Use mineral oils for lubrication. Clean the lubrication points before lubricant injection. Lubricate at the marked points in table 5. Fig. 26. Lubrication – ARES L (DRIVE) - 30 -...
Agricultural machinery is warranted to the provisions specified in the Instruction Manual for proper operation and maintenance. Under the warranty period, only the genuine parts made by ‘UNIA’ Grudziądz may be used. Any modifications or repairs made by the user are not allowed in the warranty period.
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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARES L U N I A Sp. z o.o. st. Szosa Torunska 32/38, 86-300 Grudziadz QUESTIONNAIRE Please read the entire questionnaire and write a short answer: 1. Machine ……..…………………………………………………………. serial number …………………………………………………………..………….. received on……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Have any deficiencies or damages occurred during the transport? If so, please specify what : ............................................