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Lely Lotus 1250 Profi Operators Manual T-H021.1301EN English Original...
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Orbiter, Quaress, Qwes, SAE, Shuttle, Splendimo, Storm, T4C, Tigo, Viseo, Vector, Voyager, Walkway and Welger are registered trademarks of the Lely Group. The right of exclusive use belongs to the companies of the Lely Group. All rights reserved. The information given in this publication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer for sale.
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Study and understand this information thoroughly before you operate the Lely Lotus. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to equipment. Please consult your local Lely service provider if you do not understand the information in this manual, or if you need additional information.
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The Type and Serial Number Plate is on the top front of the drawbar. Always include the type and serial numbers of your product when you contact your local Lely service provider or order spare parts. We suggest you to complete the table below with the type and serial numbers of your product.
Table of Contents Introduction............................1-1 Optional extras......................... 1-3 1.1.1 Spare Rotor Wheel........................1-3 Safety..............................2-1 Signal words..........................2-1 Safety instructions........................2-1 Explanation of the safety decals....................2-3 Explanation of remaining decals....................2-3 Position of the safety decals....................2-4 Operation.............................3-1 Hydraulic control panel......................3-1 Connect the Lotus to the tractor....................3-3 Disconnect the Lotus from the tractor..................
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5.2.2 Grease the Drive Line......................5-5 5.2.3 Grease the pivot points......................5-6 5.2.4 Grease the PTO shaft......................5-7 5.2.5 Replace the Gearbox Grease....................5-11 Corrective maintenance......................5-12 5.3.1 Replace the Tine(s)........................5-12 5.3.2 Adjust the Deflection of the Rotors..................5-13 Diagrams and tables.......................... 6-1 Diagrams and Schematics.......................
INTRODUCTION The Lely Lotus 1250 Profi is a pull-type rotary tedder-to ted mown fodder crops or to wide spread crop swaths. The working width of the Lotus is 12.50 m (41.01 ft), and can be driven up to 15 km/h. The wheels are positioned closely behind the tines to follow ground contours accurately.
Optional extras 1.1.1 Spare Rotor Wheel The spare wheel support is installed on the Lotus to carry a spare wheel. So that a flat tyre can be mended quickly in the field. 1. Spare rotor wheel Figure 3. Spare Rotor Wheel Introduction...
SAFETY This chapter contains safety instructions you must obey when you use or do maintenance on your Lely Lotus. It also explains the safety decals on the Lely Lotus. Signal words Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. The...
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• Depressurise the hydraulic system before you connect or disconnect hydraulic hoses. • Use protective clothing, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses and ear protectors, if necessary. • Clean or replace the safety decals regularly so that they can be read at all times.
Explanation of the safety decals Caution: Read manual Read the operator's manual carefully before you operate the Lotus Danger: Moving parts Keep away from all moving parts unless they are locked and cannot move. Danger: Flying objects Keep a safe distance from the Lotus when the tractor engine is on.
OPERATION Hydraulic control panel Read the tractor manual for the correct procedures to operate the tractor Note: hydraulics. The operator switches the handle(s) or moves the joystick to operate the Lotus. The following positions of the switches or joystick enable an action to the hydraulic system: •...
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The two hydraulic operations (forward/reverse) are depending on how the CAUTION connections are made to the tractor. • Hydraulic system (I) The blue marked hydraulic system (I) operates the following functions: • the operation to fold the frame supports with rotors in or out between the following position: - the position after operating the hydraulic system II, - headland position,...
Connect the Lotus to the tractor Procedure Ensure the towing vehicle has sufficient capacity to tow the trailer. Do not exceed the maximum hitch load DANGER Make sure the tractor is aligned with the Lotus. Reverse the tractor to the Lotus headstock. Make sure the three-point hitch arms of the tractor are at an equal height.
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1. Locking pin - 2. Parking jacks Figure 7. Link the Lotus to the tractor Operation...
Disconnect the Lotus from the tractor Always position the tractor on solid ground before you disconnect the WARNING Lotus from the tractor. Make sure there are no persons near the Lotus when you disconnect it from the tractor. The Lotus can be disconnected from the tractor in the transport position and Note: in the working position.
Move the Lotus from the transport position to the working position Make sure there are no persons in the area when you move the Lotus to the headland position. Make sure the safety guards are moved to the bottom position. Safety CAUTION guards in top position cause damage to the Lotus when moving from transport position to the working position.
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A. Hydraulic system (II) - B.Hydraulic system (I) - C. Hydraulic (I) to the working position Figure 10. Move the Lotus to the Working Position Operation...
Move the Lotus from the Working position to the Transport Position Make sure the front axle weight of the tractor is sufficient (use front WARNING weights if necessary) and that you do not exceed the permitted axle load when the Lotus is in the transport position. Make sure the PTO shaft is not engaged when the Lotus is in the transport position.
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A. Hydraulic (I) from the working position - B.Hydraulic (I) - C. Hydraulic (II) Figure 11. Move the Lotus to the Transport Position A. Bottom position - B. Top position Figure 12. Move the Safety Guard to the Top Position 3-10 Operation...
Start Tedding Make sure no persons are near the Lotus when you engage the PTO. WARNING Make sure no persons are within a 25 meter radius of the Lotus during operation. Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab. Do not operate the Lotus without safety guards or covers, or if the safety guards or covers are damaged.
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Set the tractor hydraulic system to the floating position to lower the rotors to the ground so the Lotus will follow the contour line of the land during operation. If necessary, stop the tractor, disengage the tractor PTO and: Adjust the tines (page 4‑1). Adjust the height of the rotor wheels (page 4‑2).
Move the Lotus from the working position to the headland position Procedure Operate the tractor hydraulic system to lift the tedder to the headland position. The headland position lifts the rotors from the ground, so it is possible: Make sure you will not manoeuvre yourself in a dangerously position WARNING when performing adjustments or maintenance.
OPERATION ADJUSTMENTS Make sure that the PTO shaft is disengaged and the tractor engine is WARNING switched off before adjustments are made. Adjust the Tines Procedure Push the lock (1) down to disengage the lock and move the tine (2) to the required position (Figure 14, page 4‑1).
Adjust the Height of the Rotor Wheels Procedure Move the Lotus to the headland position (page 3‑13). Switch off the tractor engine. Make sure the rotors can not move downwards. Remove the pin from the wheel assembly. Adjust the wheel assembly to the required height (Figure 15, page 4‑ 2) position: •...
Adjust the Rotor Angle Procedure Make sure: The Lotus is connected to the tractor (page 3‑3). The Lotus is in the working position (page 3‑7). The hydraulic system is set to the floating position. The rotor wheels are set to the required position. Make sure the height adjustment of the tines is not too low.
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A. 25 cm (10 in) Figure 17. The distance over which the tines should touch the ground. Operation adjustments...
MAINTENANCE Scheduled maintenance 5.1.1 Maintenance after operation • Clean the Lotus (page 5‑4). • Make sure the tines and tine arms are tight and not damaged. • Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bare metal parts. 5.1.2 Maintenance every 10 working hours •...
5.1.6 Maintenance Every 6 Year • Replace all hydraulic hoses six years after their production date. Refer to the text on the hoses for their production date. 5.1.7 Maintenance before prolonged storage • Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bare metal parts. •...
5.1.8 Maintenance after prolonged storage • Grease the PTO shafts (page 5‑7). • Replace the gearbox oil. • Grease the pivot points (page 5‑6). • Grease the drive line (page 5‑5). • Grease the bearings of the transport wheel axles. •...
Preventive maintenance Make sure that the PTO shaft is disengaged and the tractor engine is WARNING switched off before maintenance is made. 5.2.1 Clean the Lotus Procedure Make sure the Lotus is in the working position. Use a water jet to thoroughly clean the Lotus. Move the Lotus to the headland position (page 3‑13).
5.2.2 Grease the Drive Line Requirements: • Grease pump • Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent) Procedure Grease the drive line on both sides with the grease pump. A = Grease after 10 hours. B = Grease after 40 hours. 1.
5.2.4 Grease the PTO shaft Requirements: • Grease pump with flexible hose. • Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent) Refer to the third party documentation for detailed information to grease the CAUTION type of PTO shaft. The important grease point for all the type of PTO-shafts are described in the next procedure.
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Type PTO 100. h. 100. h. n.a.. A. Grease nipple - B. Guard bearing - C.Profiled tube Figure 22. Grease Points PTO Shaft (Type W) Type PTO W (P-sealing) 250. h. 100 h. 100 h. A. Grease nipple - B. Guard bearings - C. Grease nipple Figure 23.
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Type PTO 100. h. 100. h. n.a.. A. Grease nipple - B. Guard bearing - C.Profiled tube Figure 24. Grease Points PTO Shaft (Type W) 5-10 Maintenance...
5.2.5 Replace the Gearbox Grease Requirements: • Shell Gadus S2 V220-AC0 • Loctite 243 • Loctite 574 Procedure Remove the hose clamp (2) and the protection cover (1). Remove the bolts (4) and cover (3). Remove the old grease from the gearbox . Fill the gearbox with 1.2 kg of grease.
Corrective maintenance Make sure that the PTO shaft is disengaged and the tractor engine is WARNING switched off before maintenance is made. 5.3.1 Replace the Tine(s) Purpose This procedure tells you how to replace the tines, which are liable to wear or can break by an excessive load.
5.3.2 Adjust the Deflection of the Rotors Procedure Park the Lotus on a level floor. Place an elevation of approximately 4 cm (1.57 in) under the four central rotor wheels. Move the Lotus to the working position (page 3‑7). Make sure the Lotus is level. Verify the adjustment of the deflection points on the adjustment-bar on both sides of the Lotus: Unlock the locking-nut to release the tension on the adjustment-...
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1. Adjustment-bar - 2. Counter nut - 3. Stop bolt - 4. Deflection point - A. 4 cm (1.57 in) Figure 27. Adjust the Deflection of the Rotors 5-14 Maintenance...
Bolt and nut torque table The following tables specify the standard torque load for all quality bolts on the Lotus. Always use a calibrated torque wrench when you torque-tighten bolts and nuts. Thread size Bolt quality Nut quality 13.5 21.5 41.0 71.0 Thread size...
Tyre Pressure Diagram A. 100 kPa (1.0 bar) - B. 150 kPa (1.5 bar) - C. 275 kPa (2.75 bar) - D. 300 kPa (3.0 bar) Figure 29. Tyre Pressure Diagram Diagrams and tables...
SPECIFICATIONS The specifications of the Lotus are defined in the following table: Working width 12.50 m (41.01 ft) Transport width 2.98 m (9.77 ft) Transport height 2.95 m (9.68 ft) Transport length 6.50 m (21.32 ft) Approximate tedding angle 10º - 17º Number of rotors Number of tines per rotor 7 double tines...
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