Claas ARES 547 Guida utente

ARES 547 - 557

Use and

Maintenance

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TRACTOR

GB - 01.08

Printed in France

AXION CIS 810-820-830-840-850

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GB – 01.08

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Thank you for choosing a CLAAS tractor.

In this guide you will find the instructions for use and

maintenance that you must know to get the best service from

your tractor.

This document is not to be considered as contractual. CLAAS

has a policy of continuous technical improvement to all their

products, and therefore reserve the right to change without

notice and at any time the details contained in this booklet.

If you are still unsure about any points, the technicians of the

CLAAS network will be pleased to give you any additional

information you may require.

The description of the different models contained in this

manual was established from technical characteristics known

at the time of writing the document. The manual contains all

existing equipment (standard or optional) for these models,

and their presence in the tractor depends on the version and

options chosen and on the country of sale.

Important: See chapter

"M"

. Servicing operations during

the guarantee period are mandatory; failure to carry then

out will nullify the contractual guarantee.

Failure to observe the instructions for use and maintenance

as described in this manual definitively excludes any

possibility of recourse to the CLAAS guarantee system.

CONTENTS

For your safety

Before using the tractor for the first time, read the user's

manual and observe the general safety instructions!

WARNING TRIANGLE

In this user's manual, this sign indicates all the

paragraphs concerning safety aspects. Pass on these safety

instructions to all other users.

The instruction and warning plates affixed to the tractor give

important information about possible risks of use. Respect for

these instructions is a guarantee of your safety!

Appropriate use

This tractor has been designed to be used exclusively for

normal agricultural work (appropriate use).

Any use other than that defined above will be considered as

inappropriate and will release the manufacturer from any

liability in the event of damage or injury; the user alone will

bear the risks resulting from such misuse.

Appropriate use also supposes the observance of the

operating, maintenance and repair regulations laid down by

the manufacturer.

The tractor must be used, maintained and repaired only by

persons with a thorough knowledge of the vehicle and aware

of the possible risks.

Specific accident prevention instructions must be observed

as well as general rules concerning technical safety, health

and safety regulations and the highway code.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage

resulting from any modification made to the tractor without

their approval.

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Model Type

ARES 547

5342

ARES 557

5352

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CHAPTER SYMBOLS

REF CHAPTERS SYMBOLS

IDENTIFICATION - APPROVAL

SAFETY

CAB

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

FRONT AXLE

HYDRAULICS - REAR LINKAGE AND HITCH

WHEELS AND TYRES

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES AND BALLAST

MAINTENANCE

OPERATIONS THAT ARE MANDATORY UNDER THE GUARANTEE

HOMOLOGATION ACCORDÉE AU

TYPE/VERSION RANNÉE

PAR LE MINISTÈRE DE L’AGRICULTURE

SOUS LE NUMÉRO

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Notes

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CONTENTS

A - IDENTIFICATION - CERTIFICATION - SAFETY

IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................. A.2

CERTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................................. A.2

SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................ A.3

FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................................................................... A.3

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING................................................................................................................................ A.3

CONDITION OF THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................................................................ A.4

ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE - REPAIRS ................................................................................................................ A.5

ROAD USE - USE FOR TRANSPORT ................................................................................................................................ A.8

OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ A.9

TOXIC PRODUCTS ........................................................................................................................................................... A.11

AIR CONDITIONING ......................................................................................................................................................... A.12

SAFETY STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................................................................... A.12

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. A.12

SAFETY STICKERS WITH WARNING PICTOGRAMS .................................................................................... A.13

B - CAB

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (DRIVING POSITION) .................................................................................. B.2

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (PANEL) ...................................................................................................... B.3

WARNING LIGHTS .............................................................................................................................................. B.4

ALARMS ............................................................................................................................................................... B.5

RED "PRIMARY ALARM" LIGHTS ...................................................................................................................................... B.5

ORANGE "CAUTION" LIGHTS ........................................................................................................................................... B.6

INSTRUMENTS .................................................................................................................................................... B.9

DIGITAL DISPLAYS .......................................................................................................................................................... B.10

"FORWARD SPEED" COMPUTER CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .................................................................................. B.11

CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES IN THE CAB ROOF ................................................................................... B.12

RIGHT SIDE ...................................................................................................................................................................... B.12

LEFT SIDE ......................................................................................................................................................................... B.12

DIGITAL CLOCK ............................................................................................................................................................... B.12

OTHER CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................... B.13

ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ................................................................................................................................ B.13

SCREEN WIPER AND WASHER ...................................................................................................................................... B.13

TOOL BOX ........................................................................................................................................................................ B.14

HITCH MOUNTING ........................................................................................................................................................... B.14

PREFITMENTS FOR INSTALLING A CONTROL BOX IN THE CAB ............................................................................... B.14

STORAGE BIN .................................................................................................................................................................. B.15

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY .................................................................................................................................... B.15

OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................................................................................................................................... B.16

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ..................................................................................................................................... B.16

DRIVER'S SEAT ................................................................................................................................................. B.17

COMFORT SEAT .............................................................................................................................................................. B.17

PNEUMATIC SWIVEL SEAT ............................................................................................................................................. B.18

PASSENGER SEAT .......................................................................................................................................................... B.18

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................... B.19

NATURAL VENTILATION ................................................................................................................................................. B.20

WINDSCREEN SUN BLIND .............................................................................................................................................. B.21

HEATING - VENTILATION - MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING ........................................................................... B.22

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C - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................................C.2

TOWING SOCKET ................................................................................................................................................C.2

LIGHTING - INDICATORS ....................................................................................................................................C.3

BATTERY MASTER SWITCH ..............................................................................................................................C.5

KEY-OPERATED IGNITION SWITCH ..................................................................................................................C.5

FUSES AND RELAYS ..........................................................................................................................................C.6

CAB TOP FUSE BOX ..........................................................................................................................................................C.8

D - ENGINE

CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................................D.2

OPERATIONS BEFORE START ..........................................................................................................................D.3

STARTING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................................................................D.4

ENGINE STARTING HELP WHEN COLD ........................................................................................................... D.5

FUEL HEATER ....................................................................................................................................................................D.5

COOLANT HEATER ............................................................................................................................................................D.5

STOPPING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................................................................D.5

OPERATION .........................................................................................................................................................D. 6

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................D.6

FUEL ....................................................................................................................................................................................D.7

BLEEDING AIR FROM THE INJECTION SYSTEM .............................................................................................D.8

E - TRANSMISSION

CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................................E.2

GEARBOX ........................................................................................................................................................................... E.2

REAR AXLE ......................................................................................................................................................................... E.3

PTO ...................................................................................................................................................................................... E.4

ARES 547 - 557 40 KM/H VERSION ................................................................................................................................... E.5

ARES 547 - 557 40 KM/H VERSION ................................................................................................................................... E.6

DISPLAY ...............................................................................................................................................................E.7

DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................................... E.7

SWITCHING ON AND SELF-TEST ......................................................................................................................E.8

SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................... E.8

REVERSER NEUTRAL ....................................................................................................................................................... E.8

TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL ................................................................................................................................................ E.9

MECHANICAL PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................................... E.10

GEAR BOX .........................................................................................................................................................E.11

STARTING THE TRACTOR .............................................................................................................................................. E.11

MANUAL GEAR CHANGES .............................................................................................................................................. E.13

AUTOMATIC GEAR CHANGES ........................................................................................................................................ E.15

GEAR CHANGE MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... E.20

LOW RANGE ..................................................................................................................................................................... E.21

REAR AXLE ........................................................................................................................................................E.22

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ...................................................................................................................................................... E.22

TRACTOR BRAKES .......................................................................................................................................................... E.23

TRAILER BRAKE .............................................................................................................................................................. E.23

PTO .................................................................................................................................................................................... E.24

STATIONARY WORKING ..................................................................................................................................E.28

REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. E.28

TOWING ..............................................................................................................................................................E.29

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REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. E.29

F - FRONT AXLE

CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................................ F.2

FRONT AXLE ENGAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................ F.3

OPERATING MODE ............................................................................................................................................................ F.3

DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING ................................................................................................................................... F.4

G - HYDRAULICS - REAR LINKAGE AND HITCH

CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................................G.2

LINKAGE .............................................................................................................................................................................G.2

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................................G.2

HITCH ..................................................................................................................................................................................G.3

REAR LIFT TCE 15T (ELECTRONIC TRACTO CONTROL) .............................................................................. G.4

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL ...............................................................................................................................G.4

MODE SELECTOR ..............................................................................................................................................................G.5

TRAVELLING POSITION ....................................................................................................................................................G.5

USING THE LINKAGE .........................................................................................................................................................G.6

POSITION CONTROL .........................................................................................................................................................G.6

FORCE CONTROL ..............................................................................................................................................................G.6

UPPER LIMIT ......................................................................................................................................................................G.7

LOWERING SPEED ............................................................................................................................................................G.7

EXTERNAL CONTROL BUTTONS .....................................................................................................................................G.8

TRANSPORT DAMPER ......................................................................................................................................................G.8

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS .......................................................................................................................................G.9

AUXILIARY SPOOL VALVES ..............................................................................................................................................G.9

REAR HITCH ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................G.17

INFLUENCE OF HITCH GEOMETRY ON LINKAGE CAPACITY .....................................................................................G.17

ADJUSTING LINKAGE RODS ..........................................................................................................................................G.17

ADJUSTMENT OF THE UPPER ROD ..............................................................................................................................G.18

STABILISER ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................................G.18

AUTOMATIC HITCHING ....................................................................................................................................G.19

AUTOMATIC HOOKS ........................................................................................................................................................G.19

DRAW BAR COUPLINGS .................................................................................................................................................G.19

TOW HOOK .......................................................................................................................................................................G.20

DROMONE AUTOMATIC PICK-UP HITCH, UK AND IRELAND ......................................................................................G.21

J - WHEELS AND TYRES

GENERAL ..............................................................................................................................................................J.2

REPLACEMENT OF TYRES, USE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF TYRE ..............................................................................J.2

SPECIAL CASE OF TRACTORS WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ..........................................................................................J.2

INFLATION PRESSURE .......................................................................................................................................J.2

OPERATING ON SOFT GROUND (TO IMPROVE GRIP) ...................................................................................................J.2

OPERATING ON HARD GROUND (ON THE ROAD, TOWING, ETC.) ..............................................................................J.2

FRONT AND REAR AXLE CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................................J.4

TRACK TABLES ...................................................................................................................................................J.6

TABLES OF FRONT TRACKS .............................................................................................................................................J.6

TABLES OF FRONT TRACKS .............................................................................................................................................J.7

TABLES OF REAR TRACKS ...............................................................................................................................................J.8

TABLES OF REAR TRACKS ...............................................................................................................................................J.9

TYRE COMBINATIONS .....................................................................................................................................................J.10

SETTING THE TRACK ........................................................................................................................................J.11

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FRONT AXLE STEERING LOCK STOPS .......................................................................................................... J.12

TWIN WHEELS ................................................................................................................................................... J.13

USING DEEP-WORKING IMPLEMENTS ........................................................................................................... J.14

K - DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES AND BALLAST

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS .............................................................................................................................K.2

CAPACITIES .........................................................................................................................................................K.3

BALLASTS ...........................................................................................................................................................K.4

BALLAST ON THE FRONT OF THE TRACTOR ................................................................................................................ K.4

L - MAINTENANCE

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................. L.2

ADVICE ................................................................................................................................................................................ L.2

GENERAL CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................................ L.2

HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................... L.2

IROUTINE MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................ L.2

TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK ............................................................................................................................................. L.2

WELDING ............................................................................................................................................................................ L.2

FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... L.2

DECREASE IN FLUID LEVEL ............................................................................................................................................. L.2

QUANTITY AND TYPE OF OIL ........................................................................................................................................... L.2

GREASE QUALITY ............................................................................................................................................................. L.2

CAB AIR FILTER : CLEANING............................................................................................................................................ L.4

WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID LEVEL : CHECK ............................................................................................................ L.4

DIESEL FUEL STRAINER : CLEANING ............................................................................................................................. L.4

ENGINE AIR FILTER : CLEANING ..................................................................................................................................... L.5

ENGINE OIL LEVEL : CHECK ............................................................................................................................................ L.5

ELIMINATION OF WATER IN THE FUEL : CLEANING ..................................................................................................... L.6

COOLANT LEVEL : CHECK ................................................................................................................................................ L.6

SERVICE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 40 KM/H VERSION : CHECK ........................................................................................ L.7

BLEEDING AIR FROM THE PNEUMATIC BRAKE SYSTEM : CHECK............................................................................. L.7

PNEUMATIC BRAKING CONNECTORS : CHECK – LUBRICATION................................................................................ L.7

HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL : CHECK ................................................................................................................................. L.8

RADIATOR GRILLS : CLEANING ....................................................................................................................................... L.8

COOLERS : CLEANING ...................................................................................................................................................... L.9

AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR ................................................................................................................................ L.9

FRONT AXLE SWING BEARINGS : LUBRICATION ......................................................................................................... L.9

REAR LIFT : LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................................. L.10

AUTOMATIC PICK-UP HITCH .......................................................................................................................................... L.10

FRONT AXLE FINAL DRIVE OIL LEVEL : CHECK .......................................................................................................... L.10

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT OIL LEVEL : CHECK .............................................................................................. L.10

RIGID FRONT AXLE WHEEL PINS : LUBRICATION....................................................................................................... L.11

WHEEL DISC AND RIM NUTS : CHECK .......................................................................................................................... L.11

TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE : CHECK ......................................................................................................................... L.11

FRONT WEIGHT ATTACHMENT BOLTS : CHECK......................................................................................................... L.11

CAB "RECYCLED" AIR FILTER : CHECK - REPLACE .................................................................................................... L.12

BATTERY TERMINALS : CLEANING – LUBRICATION ................................................................................................... L.12

ENGINE OIL : REPLACE .................................................................................................................................................. L.13

DIESEL FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGES : REPLACE.......................................................................................................... L.14

ENGINE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE : REPLACE ............................................................................................................... L.15

BELTS : CHECK – REPLACE ........................................................................................................................................... L.16

FRONT AXLE FINAL DRIVE OIL : REPLACE .................................................................................................................. L.17

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