Claas ARES 546, Use And Maintenance

Page 1: ...ARES 546 O 556 O 566 ARES 616 O 656 O 696 Use and Maintenance...

Page 2: ...CONTENTS...

Page 3: ...ecourse to the CLAAS guarantee system 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 man...

Page 4: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB Model Type ARES 546 5312 ARES 556 5322 ARES 566 5332 ARES 616 8212 ARES 656 8232 ARES 696 8242...

Page 5: ...C ELECTRICAL SYSTEM D ENGINE E TRANSMISSION F FRONT AXLE G HYDRAULICS LINKAGE AND REAR HITCH H FRONT POWER TAKE OFF FRONT LIFT AND FRONT TOW LINKAGE I ON BOARD COMPUTER J WHEELS AND TYRES K DIMENSION...

Page 6: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB Notes...

Page 7: ...ICAL SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS C 2 D ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS D 2 OPERATIONS BEFORE START D 3 STARTING THE ENGINE D 4 ENGINE STARTING HELP WHEN COLD D 5 STOPPING THE ENGINE D 5 OPERATION D 6 BLEEDING AIR F...

Page 8: ...RACTERISTICS H 2 USING THE FRONT POWER TAKEOFF H 5 I ON BOARD COMPUTER ON BOARD COMPUTER INFOTRAC I 2 OPERATION I 4 INFOTRAC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OPERATING SPEED I 8 J WHEELS AND TYRES GENERAL J 2 TY...

Page 9: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB A 1 A IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATION SAFETY...

Page 10: ...74 150 CEE amended 2001 3 CE Certification of ARES structures range 500 600 according to European directives 79 622 CEE amended 1999 40 CE Certification N of tractors ARES 546 556 566 e2 2001 3 0021...

Page 11: ...he controls their position and their purpose This manual must be read carefully If the tractor is used by anybody other than the owner he must be given all explanations required to allow him to work s...

Page 12: ...e brakes work properly Check the operation of the hand brake and foot brake Steering Check the operation of the hydrostatic steering Transmission Check the transmission fluid level especially if exter...

Page 13: ...nd have all the basic equipment required Special equipment is required to remove or install major components the cab engine transmission front axle this equipment represents the only guarantee of safe...

Page 14: ...ted foot brake or hand brake If the engine has to be started the front axle must also be supported on axle stands HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Transmission oil Transmision oil is used as hydraulic fluid for the...

Page 15: ...efore working on the electrical system Never weld on the tractor or on a towed implement Never patch up electric circuits Never replace a blown fuse with a larger calibre fuse you could cause a fire N...

Page 16: ...t be fited with a passenger seat Do not carry passengers except on the seat provided for the purpose Reduce speed on rough roads or tracks Towing If the trailer has an independent brake system connect...

Page 17: ...tch and is not designed to carry vertical loads Use the safety equipment provided to hitch implements towing jaw towing stub retaining pins etc During hitching operations or when using the external li...

Page 18: ...shaft stationary and fit the protection cover TOXIC PRODUCTS A tractor uses a number of fluids Diesel Diester transmission oil brakes and linkage fluid engine oil liquid for tyre ballast etc In the ev...

Page 19: ...As a result of these tests they have been officially approved They fully satisfy these tests Consequently CLAAS disclaims responsibility for any accident impact or overturning which applies loads gre...

Page 20: ...a short explanation A Before using or working on the machine read the safety rules in the user s manual B Do not exert a traction greater than 3 metric tons on the front hitch hook C Safety according...

Page 21: ...with freon R 134 A which is a toxic gas when exposed to the open air Do not discharge the system without the appropriate equipment G WARNING The power take off must not be used at 1000 rpm unless the...

Page 22: ...ace the starter terminals in contact with a tool that conducts electricity danger of sparks K Do not discard a worn battery but take it to a recycling collection point L Danger To prevent any damage t...

Page 23: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB A 15 M Never place a foot on the protector to avoid risks of breakage and getting caught up in the power take off 781hsn13 M...

Page 24: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB A 16 Notes...

Page 25: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB B 1 B CAB...

Page 26: ...linkage 14 Quadractiv switch 15 Rear power take off engagement button 16 Manual accelerator lever 17 Set of switches Front axle engagement Engagement of rear axle differential lock front and rear axl...

Page 27: ...ting ventilation and air conditioning functions selector knob 7 Cooling temperature adjusting knob 8 Heating vents 9 Windscreen defrosting vents 10 Rotating beacon control switch 11 Hazard flasher swi...

Page 28: ...t 8 Battery state warning light and transmission diagnosis light 9 Preheat warning light 10 Transmission oil temperature warning light 11 Engine coolant temperature warning light 12 Spare warning ligh...

Page 29: ...he indicator comes on again cooler clean Stop the engine immediately Contact your approved CLAAS repairer ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT 11 If the engine coolant temperature warning light co...

Page 30: ...ral minutes use if this does not happen follow the above instructions SERVICE DUE WARNING LIGHT 6 When this warning light comes on it is telling you that the tractor maintenance every 500 hours is due...

Page 31: ...this situation do not place the reverser lever F in neutral II or declutch to change gear with the lever F or switch H located on the gear lever A because you risk completely immobilising the tractor...

Page 32: ...in the engaged position 1 If the instrument is blocked or shows excessive inertia the Drivetonic disengages or refuses to engage the power take off If during use the clutch slips excessively the Drive...

Page 33: ...selected 2 Field range selected 3 Crawling range selected 4 Forward gear indication 5 Neutral position indication 6 Reverse gear indication 7 Engagement of selected torque ratio 8 Engagement of POWER...

Page 34: ...TCE 25 digital display 1 indicates the real speed measured by the radar If there is no radar TCE 15 TCE 15 T the theoretical speed measured in the transmission is indicated DIGITAL DISPLAY 2 When igni...

Page 35: ...it possible to reach an average speed of 7 km h Use the clutch and accelerator manually to keep to a stable forward speed As you pass over the first mark press button 4 the 2 horizontal dashes start t...

Page 36: ...ed drinks compartment 8 Side vent 9 Coat hook RADIO 10 Car radio 11 Right hand loudspeaker 12 Left hand loudspeaker ROOF LAMP AND SPOTLIGHT The different switch B positions give A Roof lamp 5 is on pe...

Page 37: ...wheel to the required position and release the lever WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WASHER The windscreen wiper lever E has 3 positions Position 0 Stop Position 1 Intermittent wipe every 10 seconds Position 2 C...

Page 38: ...C at the rear of the tractor takes trailer hitches when they are not being used PREFITMENTS FOR INSTALLING A CONTROL BOX IN THE CAB FITTING BOX MOUNTING Tools such as sprayers seed drills etc are oft...

Page 39: ...place the block of foam 3 Close the rear hatch STORAGE BIN Positioned to the left of the seat it is used for storing papers objects and bottles CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY Cigar lighter 5 and ashtray 6...

Page 40: ...7 Km h 3 Seat swivelling adjustment Pull the handle 3 up to allow seat rotation around its vertical axis 4 Backrest angle adjustment 5 Adjustable headrest 6 Armrest angle adjustment 7 Seat depth adju...

Page 41: ...ent 6 Low backrest adjustment Turn the handle to the left or to the right to obtain low back support in height or depth 7 Adjustable headrest 8 Seat depth adjustment 9 Seat angle adjustment 10 Seat sw...

Page 42: ...sides Move the suspension arm 3 in parallel so that each of its ends line up with holes and slots 4 5 Each position corresponds to a suspension setting Position A Soft setting Position B Intermediate...

Page 43: ...f round Refit parts 2 and 3 To alter the aperture of the opening roof set the trunnions 4 to the A or B positions to obtain the desired aperture REAR OPENING WINDOW Can be released from inside the cab...

Page 44: ...reen demisting and defrosting vents can be directed and closed off C Foot heating vent non adjustable D Air conditioning and ventilation vents can be swivelled and closed off E Recirculating vents A B...

Page 45: ...Select the required fan speed with knob 1 All vents D blow refrigerated air filtered then cooled There is a refrigerated compartment to keep your drinks cold in the left hand console of the cab roof...

Page 46: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB B 22 Notes...

Page 47: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB C 1 C ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Page 48: ...n good condition EVENT COUNTER CONNECTOR B FOR THE ON BOARD COMPUTER See instructions for use of the on board computer in section I of this manual ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SOCKET C 12 V 25 A maximum E g...

Page 49: ...is compatible with that on your tractor contact your CLAAS network LIGHTING SIGNALLING AT THE FRONT 1 Headlights dipped main beam 2 Direction indicators hazard warning lights and side lights 3 Workin...

Page 50: ...urn the lights on turn the end of lever A anti clockwise Position To change from dipped to main beam push the lever to 4 Bring the lever back to 5 to change back to dipped beam To flash the headlights...

Page 51: ...he dashboard to access the fuses and relays RELAY ALLOCATION R1 Front work lights R2 Rear work lights R3 Not in use R4 Air conditioning R5 Heating fan R6 Cooler fan right side R7 Cooler fan left side...

Page 52: ...10 A 15 Engine injection 15 A 16 Rotating beacon 10 A 17 Front power take off and pneumatic seat 10 A 18 Rear windscreen wiper 10 A 19 DRIVETRONIC Central Processing Unit 15 A 20 Electronic lift and...

Page 53: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB D 1 D ENGINE...

Page 54: ...Specific consumption at maximum torque g kWh 233 224 225 Nominal PTO rpm See chapter E Capacities See chapter K ARES 616 ARES 656 ARES 696 Type 6068TRT70 6068TRT71 6068TRT72 Air intake Turbo Injection...

Page 55: ...l 5 Check the brake fluid warning light 6 Note If the warning lamp 6 stays on it means that the brake fluid level is too low With the engine running if the warning light 6 comes on it causes the stop...

Page 56: ...case fit a heater on the fuel feed circuit or on the cooling circuit see Help in starting the engine in cold weather Note It is advisable to warm up the engine for about ten minutes at 1200 rpm before...

Page 57: ...to a 220 V power source Note The heating time depends on the ambient temperature e g at 15 C heating for about 2 hours If the temperature is below 15 C increase the heating time STOPPING THE ENGINE Im...

Page 58: ...engine is cold OPERATING AT INTERMEDIATE POWER If when working at full throttle you notice that engine speed is constantly above maximum power rpm and not varying much this means that the engine is un...

Page 59: ...Important Any blend of diesel with fuels other than biofuel is prohibited When operating at negative temperatures use a diesel of the very cold weather type available from your supplier FILLING THE TA...

Page 60: ...oaded to the normal position when released Place the accelerator lever in the mid acceleration position Important Always use the correct spanner to loosen or tighten the fuel pipes at the injectors an...

Page 61: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB E 1 E TRANSMISSION...

Page 62: ...27 3 83 4 52 5 29 2 03 2 38 2 81 3 29 2 97 3 48 4 11 4 81 1 84 2 16 2 55 2 99 3 07 3 60 4 25 4 97 1 91 2 24 2 64 3 09 2 95 3 46 4 08 4 78 1 83 2 15 2 53 2 97 3 17 3 71 4 38 5 13 1 97 2 30 2 72 3 19 II...

Page 63: ...3 48 4 11 4 81 1 84 2 16 2 55 2 99 3 07 3 60 4 25 4 97 1 91 2 24 2 64 3 09 2 95 3 46 4 08 4 78 1 83 2 15 2 53 2 97 3 17 3 71 4 38 5 13 1 97 2 30 2 72 3 19 3 41 3 99 4 72 5 52 2 12 2 48 2 93 3 43 III 1...

Page 64: ...97 1 14 1 34 1 58 1 84 Field I 1 2 3 4 2 21 2 59 3 06 3 58 1 37 1 61 1 90 2 22 2 12 2 48 2 93 3 43 1 32 1 54 1 82 2 13 II 1 2 3 4 3 34 3 91 4 62 5 40 2 07 2 43 2 87 3 35 3 20 3 75 4 43 5 18 1 99 2 33...

Page 65: ...2 25 1 11 1 40 Field I 1 2 2 30 2 90 1 43 1 80 2 40 3 10 1 49 1 93 2 50 3 20 1 55 1 99 2 30 2 90 1 43 1 80 2 30 3 00 1 43 1 86 II 1 2 3 40 4 30 2 11 2 67 3 70 4 60 2 30 2 86 3 80 4 80 2 36 2 98 3 40 4...

Page 66: ...m h CLUTCH 3 POSSIBILITIES 1 THE PEDAL G Press the pedal fully down to disengage The pedal enables greater control when attaching a tool or during a difficult maneuver Important With the exception of...

Page 67: ...vres requiring a rapid reaction time e g on the road when setting off again from a STOP sign it is preferable to use the clutch pedal instead of the reverser lever to engage the clutch If operating di...

Page 68: ...eld road range is made at a forward speed of less than 8 km h Note When the engine is started the range gear is the same as that engaged when the engine was stopped SELECTION OF SPEED C The speed is c...

Page 69: ...o decrease the torque ratios when shifting gears up so as to maintain an optimal engine speed to accelerate Action of QUADRISHIFT II In this case the QUADRISHIFT II function automatically selects the...

Page 70: ...switch POWER MODE INDICATOR 3 ON This operating mode is suitable for work at full power It enables you to use all of the resources of your tractor The graph opposite shows the management of gear shif...

Page 71: ...han 20 relative to accelerator rating D Accelerator pedal depressed by less than 25 of its overall travel engine speed less than 1400 rpm engine braking function QUADRACTIV ACTION LIMITING It is possi...

Page 72: ...will be carried out later when the engine speed has dropped enough to remove any risk of over revving ANTI STALLING FUNCTION SPECIFIC TO QUADRISHIFT The DRIVETRONIC will not allow a higher speed to be...

Page 73: ...t axle the differential lock engagement is obtained by pressing switch E The engagement takes place at a speed lower than 14 km h Lights K and J come on and the front axle is engaged To disengage the...

Page 74: ...3 For trailers with two flexible hoses use the yellow 4 and red 2 couplings The pressure gauge 5 located on the right of the dashboard indicates air pressure inside the reservoir Trailer braking is pr...

Page 75: ...es 546 556 Ares 566 616 Ares 656 Ares 696 Diameter 1 inch 3 8 Number of splines 6 or 21 Direction of rotation viewed from rear of tractor Clockwise Position of the PTO in relation to the ground in mm...

Page 76: ...engagedgaged ECO and disengaged 540 1000 Note To protect the implement in economical speed the drivetronic disengages the PTO if the engine speed is higher than 1900 rpm The proportional PTO lever M...

Page 77: ...y coat the thread of screws 1 with Loctite n 241 then tighten all screws to the recommended torque 12 to 14 daN m with a torque wrench To secure the shaft follow the same procedure as the one used to...

Page 78: ...tion cannot be achieved use a constant velocity joint 343msn05 341hsn01 341hsn02 Do not wear loose clothing which could catch in moving parts The engine must be stopped before coupling or uncoupling t...

Page 79: ...ace the gear box in neutral using lever B Place contactor C on the hare position to take off the crawl speed Important Towing the tractor is only to be undertaken exceptionally and then only over shor...

Page 80: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB E 20 Notes...

Page 81: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB F 1 F FRONT AXLE...

Page 82: ...dius mesured in mm at the centre of the tyre A 4 2 4 6 4 2 566 4 6 4 85 4 85 616 656 4 51 Between wheel face plates in mm B 1900 1900 1850 1900 1900 Diameter of stud ring in mm C 275 335 335 335 335 D...

Page 83: ...ont axle press switch I again OVERRIDE MODE The front axle is permanently engaged warning light B flashes except if the differential lock is already engaged This is obtained by Pressing switch I when...

Page 84: ...to chapter E PROACTIV FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION Switches 1 et 2 located in the driving position manage the suspension Note In cold weather the suspension response time is increased The 1 to 2 position pul...

Page 85: ...ove driver comfort Note Above 14 km h use this mode to improve comfort 2 Manual Activate switch 2 towards A to raise or towards B to lower the tractor nose The light of switch 1 is off The maxium up p...

Page 86: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB F 6 Notes...

Page 87: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB G 1 G HYDRAULICS LINKAGE AND REAR HITCH...

Page 88: ...TCE 15 TCE 25 TCE 15T Functions Position display Yes Yes Control knob position Force control Automatic Automatic Automatic Mixed control Yes Yes Yes Travelling damper Yes Yes Yes Upper limit adjustme...

Page 89: ...ys working depth adjustment 3 Power sensitivity control adjustment keys 4 Display 5 Control box safety indicator light 6 Key to activate transport damping mode 7 Key to adjust top limit 8 Key to adjus...

Page 90: ...re on the top limit programmed by the top stop setting keys STOP POSITION III This position stops the linkage at any time in its travel example opposite position 54 Note Light upward or downward press...

Page 91: ...S agent an incident is affecting the force or slip controls The warning light 5 flashes rapidly Stop all activities and call your approved CLAAS repair agent POSITION CONTROL The position display is a...

Page 92: ...er key 3 and decreased by pressing the lower key 3 This adjustment works on a scale of 0 to 100 in steps of 10 Example of sensitivity settings linkage used in position display mode no variation possib...

Page 93: ...n mode Note The top limit position will never be exceeded by another linkage command position force or external controls LOWERING SPEED Adjustment is possible as long as the mode selector 1 is not in...

Page 94: ...tions for linkage implementation TRANSPORT DAMPER To improve driving comfort with heavy implements the driver can activate the transport damper All the swinging movements caused by the weight of the r...

Page 95: ...and avoid becoming bogged down Note The load transfer caused by lifting the implement allows the tractor to find the necessary grip to get itself out when bogged down However if wheel slip rate is ab...

Page 96: ...control work depth adjustment 3 Linkage motion indicator lights up down 4 Transport lock button 5 Descent speed adjuster 6 Control box safety indicator light 7 Upper limit adjuster 8 Effort position c...

Page 97: ...to the position chosen for operating the implement FAST SOIL ENTRY POSITION IV The mode selector on position IV gives a faster implement soil entry TRAVELLING POSITION This mode maintains the linkage...

Page 98: ...eft counter clockwise to lower the linkage Each position of the button corresponds to a position of the lifting arms The mechanical stop A is used as an indication when the position of knob 2 has been...

Page 99: ...f the linkage arms at top limit Adjustment is to be carried out at the top section of linkage travel Note The top limit position will never be exceeded by another linkage command position force or ext...

Page 100: ...ge implementation TRANSPORT DAMPER To improve driving comfort with heavy implements the driver can activate the transport damper All the swinging movements caused by the weight of the rear carried imp...

Page 101: ...3 for power take offs 3 Indication 4 for power take offs 4 Indication 5 for power take offs 5 A and B Note Power take off 5A or 3 and 5B or 4 are mounted in parallel with power take offs 5A and 5B at...

Page 102: ...llows the hitched implement to follow the undulations of the land This position is fitted with a lock Note The sleeves M immobilise control levers is position A B or C DUAL EFFECT SPOOL VALVE 3 Connec...

Page 103: ...the hitched implement to follow the undulations of the land It is possible to adapt impulse buttons on the knob of lever 4 to control a bail elevator Contact your approved CLAAS repairer OIL RETURN Pl...

Page 104: ...e Refer to your approved CLAAS repair agent Rapid flashing Fault causing inhibition of the system Stop all activities and call your approved CLAAS repair agent Out The system is de activated JOYSTICK...

Page 105: ...axis ADDITIONAL FUNCTION The impulse buttons 6 located on the knob of lever 1 are used to control a bale elevator or other functions To make the other functions operational call your approved CLAAS r...

Page 106: ...sition 1 Note When flashing indicator light b indicates a system fault Refer to your approved CLAAS repair agent STOPPING THE ELECTROPILOT SYSTEM To stop the electropilot press button 1 Light 2 goes o...

Page 107: ...advantage 1 If the load to be lifted is not very heavy this is an example of a linkage configuration which corres ponds to minimum mechanical advantage 2 ADJUSTING LINKAGE RODS To increase the lift he...

Page 108: ...ay damage the stabilisers and the flared housings at the upper linkage position ADJUSTMENTS When the correct position has been found to suit the implement being used the stabilisers must be adjusted a...

Page 109: ...lement to the ground Disengage the top link from the implement Lift the implement slightly Disconnect the hydraulic hoses the electric cables and the drive shaft linking the implement to the tractor L...

Page 110: ...e coupling in the trailor eyelet Raise the linkage bars fully using 1 in high position The hitch is locked in high position by the couplings 5 Activate the spool valve 2 in position C until lengthwise...

Page 111: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB H 1 H FRONT POWER TAKEOFF LINKAGE AND FRONT COUPLING...

Page 112: ...the 3800 versions a nitrogen ball damper 2 is adapted on the upwards linkage supply circuit This damper protects the tractor beam when travelling with heavy loads on the road FRONT POWER TAKE OFF Driv...

Page 113: ...tion C Power supply lower linkage Position D Floating Enables the hitched implement to follow the undulations of uneven ground IMPORTANT Do not use the rear power take offs when the front linkage is i...

Page 114: ...INKAGE Note Tractor side there are 2 attachment points B to secure the top linkage Turn the center part to adjust the length of the linkage Secure the linkage to the tool beam once adjustment is compl...

Page 115: ...display panel 4 press the end of control lever 5 until the warning light appears 6 STOP Engine idling Press button 1 Indicator 2 included in the combination control goes out 411hpn06 601hpn20 601hsn08...

Page 116: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB H 6 Notes...

Page 117: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB I 1 I ON BOARD COMPUTER...

Page 118: ...counter symbol Partial travelled distance Total travelled distance 3 Partial counter symbol Partial worked surface Total worked surface 4 Selected function index Partial worked time Total worked time...

Page 119: ...ir station Important All repairs or modifications of the electrical circuit must be performed by your CLAAS qualified repairer as an incorrect connection may lead to the deterioration of the electrica...

Page 120: ...continued at all times using key B press 0 5 second minimum Lit Counter stopped BLINKING Counter on Display In unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL EVENT COUNTER FUNCTION From the previous situation pressing for m...

Page 121: ...d and manually continued at all times using key B Lit Counter stopped BLINKING Counter on This frequently happens when working heavy land Comply with a few simple rules and your engine will give full...

Page 122: ...ng time since the last reset Resetting is accessible at all times using key A and does not reset the total worked time counter Counting may be stopped and manually continued at all times using key B L...

Page 123: ...FUNCTION With key C put index in front of symbol The display unit indicates the outside temperature Display In degrees Celsius C TOOL WIDTH PROGRAMMING This programming is required by the computer to...

Page 124: ...indication is displayed 5 Select a forward gear to suit an average speed of 7 km h 6 Use the clutch and accelerator manually to keep to a stable forward speed 7 When passing the first marker press ke...

Page 125: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB J 1 J WHEELS AND TYRES...

Page 126: ...e same forward speed as the rear wheels To achieve this there is a constant mechanical ratio between the rotation of the rear wheels and the rotation of the front wheels this is the inter axle ratio f...

Page 127: ...p Walls damaged by traction forces Rapid sometimes irregular wear Wall damage Rolling instability Over inflation Over inflation Poor cleaning reduces grip Likelihood of impact damage and cuts on walls...

Page 128: ...576 1689 1773 1887 1876 2073 1989 2187 V 340 85R24 W 12 24 b 1640 1736 1860 1956 1808 2028 1904 2124 340 85R28 W 12 28 a 1575 1689 1669 1782 1975 2089 2069 2182 340 85R28 W 12 28 b 1583 1696 1661 1775...

Page 129: ...440 65R28 W 12 28 b 1583 1696 1661 1775 1983 2096 2061 2175 480 65R28 W 12 28 a 1574 1688 1668 1781 1974 2088 2068 2181 480 65R28 W 12 28 b 1582 1695 1660 1774 1982 2095 2060 2174 O 480 70R28 W 15L 28...

Page 130: ...69 1683 1775 1889 1869 1983 2075 2189 O 340 85R28 W 12 28 b 1545 1659 1779 1892 1865 1979 2099 2212 O 380 70R28 W 12 28 a 1569 1683 1775 1889 1869 1983 2075 2189 O 380 70R28 W 12 28 b 1545 1659 1779 1...

Page 131: ...b 1779 1979 380 70R28 W 12 28 b 1779 1979 380 85R28 W 12 28 b 1778 1978 420 70R28 W 12 28 b 1778 1978 440 65R28 W 12 28 b 1779 1979 480 60R28 W 16L 28 1801 1961 480 65R28 W 12 28 b 1778 1978 Type of...

Page 132: ...axle A 2019 10 SI ARES range 506 606 PROACTIV Front Axle Rims with fixed wheel disc Minimum track in mm Maximum track in mm Tyres Type Make 4 A 4 B 11 2R28 W 10 28 b 1751 2011 12 4R28 W 10 28 b 1750 2...

Page 133: ...85 2089 V 420 85R34 DW 15L 34 a 1735 1835 2035 1935 2135 V 420 85R34 DW 15L 34 b 1747 1826 1944 2030 2147 460 85R34 DW 15L 34 a 1835 2035 1935 2135 460 85R34 DW 15L 34 b 1826 1944 2030 2147 V 480 70R3...

Page 134: ...35 2141 V 540 65R38 DW 15L 38 a 1739 1835 2039 1935 2139 V 540 65R38 DW 15L 38 b 1739 1835 2039 1935 2139 O 580 70R38 DW 18L 38 a 1741 1835 2041 1935 2141 O 580 70R38 DW 18L 38 b 1741 1835 2041 1935 2...

Page 135: ...DWW 15L 34 a 2025 480 70R34 DWW 15L 34 b 2023 O 520 70R34 DWW 15L 34 a 2025 O 520 70R34 DWW 15L 34 b 2023 540 65R34 DWW 15L 34 a 2025 540 65R34 DWW 15L 34 b 2023 O 600 65R34 DWW 15L 34 b 2025 O 600 65...

Page 136: ...5 600 65R38 DWW 18L 38 b 1800 2051 1831 1800 2185 650 60R38 DWW 23A 38 1807 1900 2038 650 65R38 DWW 18L 38 b 1800 2051 1831 1800 2185 Tyre combinations Front Rear 546 556 566 616 656 696 13 6 R 24 or...

Page 137: ...on the rim Tighten the wheel cover nuts on the wheel shaft For tightening torques refer to chapter L 451hsn07 511hsn15 511hsn16 Use of axle stands Carry out this operation on a smooth horizontal and s...

Page 138: ...e 4 screws M20 at a torque of 70 daN m FRONT AXLE STEERING LOCK STOPS The steering lock stops 5 are adjusted during initial assembly Check regularly that there is no interference between the tyre and...

Page 139: ...ine speed but without dropping below 1 500 rpm Adjust the working depth using the TCE lift If the work can be carried out in these conditions stable engine speed and acceptable wheel spin choose a rat...

Page 140: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB J 16 Notes...

Page 141: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB K 1 K DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS CAPACITIES AND BALLAST...

Page 142: ...RZ with fixed front axle 2400 2765 2600 2762 2780 2720 Front rear weight distribution cab RZ with PROACTIV front axle 2400 2840 2723 2805 2810 2783 Maximum slope allowed while working 22 5 DIMENSIONS...

Page 143: ...66 616 656 696 170 L 250 L Diesel quality see chapter D 3 FRONT POWER TAKE OFF BOX 1 3 L ELF Tractorenault GA12 API GL4 GIMA M 1143 ISO HV68 4 TRANSMISSION LINKAGE 546 556 566 636 656 696 with smooth...

Page 144: ...weight of 300 kg B 2 central weights of 36 kg C 8 or 4 additional weights of 34 kg Maximum total ARES 566 A 1 basic weight of 300 kg B 2 central weights of 36 kg C 12 or 6 additional weights of 34 kg...

Page 145: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB L 1 L MAINTENANCE...

Page 146: ...manual are respected TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK If bare metal can be seen the paintwork should be touched up to avoid corrosion Your CLAAS agent can supply aerosol cans to match the colour of your tractor...

Page 147: ...id front axle wheel pins X L 14 23 Wheel disc and rim nuts X L 14 24 Tyre inflation pressure X L 14 25 Front weight attachment bolts X L 14 Every 500 h Operations 1 to 35 26 Cab recycled air filter X...

Page 148: ...oir range ARES 600 Fill the windscreen washer container A DIESEL FUEL FILTER CLEANING Important The original strainer 6 cannot be dismantled It must be replaced at the first mandatory service after th...

Page 149: ...palm of the hand removes some of the dirt Important Never use a compressed air blower Check carefully that cover E is correctly fitted on the body of the filter then push back bolt D Check that the v...

Page 150: ...mal level II Top up as soon as possible III Top up before restarting the engine If the oil level drops unexpectedly or repeatedly consult your approved CLAAS agent Important Respect the specifications...

Page 151: ...ximum marker with approved coolant When filling do not exceed the level inside the expansion tank 3 range ARES 600 only SERVICE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK Check that the level of tank I is at maximum Top...

Page 152: ...for a minimum of 5 minutes and the linkage arms must be in the low position Position the tractor on a flat horizontal surface Check the fluid level with dipstick J I Normal level II Top up as soon as...

Page 153: ...A damaged radiator or radiator core must be changed without delay 600 RANGE Unlock catch P then pull cooling condenser T sideways Pivot the hydraulic oil cooler S forwards Clean the cooler cells with...

Page 154: ...the cooler cells with compressed air maximum 5 bar from the inside towards the outside Respect the following order Engine cooling R Intercooler U Hydraulic oil cooling S Cooling condenser T Diesel coo...

Page 155: ...ect a fan speed with knob 1 FRONT AXLE SWING BEARINGS GREASE Clean the grease nipples and apply grease as follows Rigid Front Axle A PROACTIV Front Axle B PROACTIV FRONT AXLE GREASE CHECK Clean the gr...

Page 156: ...s rod F 3 Stabilisers 1 nipple stabiliser G Oil the ball joints PICKER HOOK OPTION Clean the grease nipples E and grease FRONT LINKAGE GREASE Clean the grease nipples and apply grease as follows 1 Jac...

Page 157: ...urface Position the inscription OIL LEVEL horizontally Unscrew the plug M The oil level should be just at the bottom of the aperture Top up if required Tighten the drain plug M Torque setting 7 daN m...

Page 158: ...sk to the hub for each of the front and rear wheels 45 daN m Check the tightness of the rim nuts P for each of the wheels Rims with spacers 25 daN m Rims with welded circles 30 daN m TYRE INFLATION PR...

Page 159: ...ew the plug S Once all the oil has poured out replace the cap Fill as indicated in operation n 19 BATTERY TERMINALS CLEANING GREASE 1 Battery housing range ARES 500 2 Battery housing range ARES 600 Cl...

Page 160: ...osition range ARES 500 2 Filter position range ARES 600 PRE FILTER Loosen the holding ring A Remove the pre filter B Take the holding ring C and the decantation bowl D and place them on the new filter...

Page 161: ...ng a filter wrench Lightly oil the rubber seal of the new filter Replace the old filter with the new one and screw down until the seal is in contact with the filter base Then tighten it another half t...

Page 162: ...ld belt from the pulleys Slip the new belt between fan K and the cooling nozzle L Assemble the new belt taking care to follow the correct path over the different pulleys see Positioning the belt Tight...

Page 163: ...re located on the right side of the transmission High pressure hydraulic filter 1 Unscrew bowl A and remove the filter element B 2 Slide the new filter element B in the filter head C 3 Assemble seal D...

Page 164: ...ow pressure E hydraulic filters are located on the right side of the transmission High pressure hydraulic filter 1 Unscrew bowls A and remove the filter element 2 Slide the new filter element into the...

Page 165: ...ace a suitable recipient under cap K Unscrew the drain cap K and the filling cap L When all the oil has drained out screw back the drain cap K Torque setting 7 daN m Fill the differential casing throu...

Page 166: ...lower the rear linkage Place a suitable recipient under the drain caps Unscrew the caps of the rear axles and the gearbox O P When all the oil has drained out screw back caps O P Torque setting 4 daN...

Page 167: ...sealing with engine running HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT LS 100 L MIN 1 Unscrew filter F 2 Lightly oil the rubber seal of the new filter 3 Screw the filter by hand until it locks in position 4 Check sealing wit...

Page 168: ...move the main filter F Remove the safety filter C Important Never start the engine with the air filters removed Remove the fine dust on the inside surface of the filter housing with a clean dry cloth...

Page 169: ...be found under this plate on the air filter side DIESEL FUEL FILTER REPLACE Replace the filter see operation n 3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR CHECK Check the accumulator pressure ENGINE MAINTENANCE C...

Page 170: ...s E replaced front and rear These operations are to be carried out by your approved CLAAS agent Important Never open the air conditioning system compressor screw tubing as this would would cause the l...

Page 171: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB L 27 MAINTENANCE RECORD OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT EVERY 500 H Date Number of hours Operations carried out Miscellaneous...

Page 172: ...2 2005 GB L 28 OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT EVERY 1000 H OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT EVERY 2000 H Date Number of hours Operations carried out Miscellaneous Date Number of hours Operations carried out...

Page 173: ...ARES 506 606 02 2005 GB M 1 M OPERATIONS THAT ARE MANDATORY UNDER THE GUARANTEE...

Page 174: ...with your new tractor and to answer all your questions The Acknowledgement of receipt Pre delivery inspection and Delivery to the customer sheets to be found in the service handbook must be filled in...

Page 175: ...YDROSTATIC STEERING Check for correct operation FRONT DRIVE TRAIN FRONT AXLE Grease via nipples Check tightness of connecting screws engine front drive train support steering gear front weights Tighte...

Page 176: ...TATIC STEERING Check for correct operation FRONT DRIVE TRAIN FRONT AXLE Grease via nipples Check tightness of connecting screws engine front drive train support steering gear front weights Tighten whe...

Page 177: ...ok without any ensuing right to modifications on tractors that have already been delivered There are no commitments as to technical features dimensions and weights Mistakes are possible Copies or tran...

Page 178: ...CLAAS KGaA mbH Postfach 1163 33426 Harsewinkel Tel 49 0 5247 12 0 www claas com 60 05 029 590 TRACTOR GB 02 2005 Printed in France...