M. O. GXM UK
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1. e Desen Z Verif Ley Alter Data 00 03 06 Data 00 03 06 Data 03 05 12_ GALUCHO INDUSTRIAS METALOMECANICAS S A S JOAO DAS LAMPAS PORTUGAL Desen Zzee Verif fi Alter Data 00 03 06 Data 00 03 06 Data 03 05 12 Designa Lan a Drawbar Re GXM Cod 22531CP02 AM IND STRIAS METALOMEC NICAS S A S S JO O DAS LAMPAS PORTUGAL Desen 224 Verif 4 Alter Designa pee GXM BALUCHU O IND STRIAS METALOMEC NICAS S A con 2253 1 C t S JOAO DAS LAMPAS PORTUGAL Data 00 03 06 Data 00 03 06 Data 03 05 12_ Barra de Nivelamento Adjuster Bar Desen Z Verif 4 Alter Designa Sere GXM GALUCHO Data 00 03 06 Data 00 03 06 Data 03 05 12 Engate traseiro Rear Drawbar cod 22531CP04 WA AN IND STRIAS METALOMEC NICAS S A S JOAO DAS LAMPAS PORTUGAL Desen EL Verif Alter Designa Data 00 03 06 Data 00 03 06 Data 03 05 12 Conjunto Discos Dianteiros Front Gang Discs Serie GXM cod 22531CP05 GALUCHO IND STRIAS METALOMEC NICAS S A S JOAO DAS LAMPAS PORTUGAL Desen Verif fe Alter Designa Data 00 03 06 Data 00 03 06 Data 03 05 122. GALUCHO OPERATOR S HANDBOOK ad AND SPARE S LIST E E NN N adco gt gt Lit Y z Y N Y p 1 PAD BS FICA lt lt lt NCC W qi my ERRI F RN Wao S RIES INDEX RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE OWNER CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE INNOVATIONS 1 EXPLANOTORY NOTE 2 CONSTRUCTION 3 ASSEMBLY 4 ATTACHMENT TO THE TRACTOR 5 SPECIFICATIONS APPROX 6 ADJUSTEMENTS 7 WORKING 7 1 AVERAGE WORKING PERFORMANCE 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 DAILY 8 2 WEEKLY 8 3 AT THE END OF THE SEASON 9 REPLACING THE PARTS OF GREATEST WEAR ORDERING SPARE PARTS SECURITY REGULATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE OWNER The decision to opt for GALUCHO was a good one The result of many years of experience under the most difficult and diverse working circumstances GALUCHO material gives complete satisfaction to its many thousands of users both in Portugal and in over 60 countries of different continents where it is already at work We are sure that if used properly and given the necessary care to maintenance the machine you have just acquired will perform the efficient and economical job for which it was designed and which a user has the right to expect from it The present manual contains very important instructions concerning set up tuning maintenance etc As well as diagrams and a parts li
3. Conjunto discos Traseiro Rear Gang Discs Serie GXM Cod 22531CP06 A GALUCHO N n EJ INDUSTRIAS METALOMECANICAS S A S JOAO DAS LAMPAS PORTUGAL Designa Serie GXM Desen 24 Verif fo Alter GALUCHO Circuito Hidr ulico hidraulic Circuit Cod 22531CP07 IND STRIAS METALOMEC NICAS S A S JOAO DAS LAMPAS PORTUGAL Data 00 03 06 Data 00 03 06 Data 03 05 12_ eLesceL Co 3d ouonjeB p eroJeujoo ewa dy 66 98 096 LZ LSE XxV4 00 98 096 Lz LSE 4373 IVINLYOd VHLNIS SvdlAV1SVG OVOP S 2217 9072 IWYHLN3O ONILSNF OOSIONVYSA 5 10d epepuny SVOINYOSNOTWLAN SYIIISAON HDN TV 9
4. necessary to unscrew the refered bolts taking care of only disconnecting one bearing at the time in order to avoid the separation of the roll from the body and any likely incidents SECURITY REGULATIONS Working with tractors and agricultural machines requires that the operator knows what he is doing and that much care is taken He must be conscious and cautious of the dangers which imprudence can cause not just to the agricultural enterprises which they run In an attempt to avoid accidents therefore we advise the following security rules 1 In attaching any implement to the tractor use only the place which the respective manufacturer advised for the operation verifying is carried out in order 2 Whenever for reasons of repair checks set up or otherwise you need to get under the implement never do so without the relevant props 3 In activating the hydraulic system of the tractor first check that the implement trailer frontal load or otherwise in movement can not reach anyone 4 Never authorise the transport of passangers on the implement whether during work time or on the road equally not behind ploughs or grass cutters as during their work as stones sticks etc could fly up out of the machines 5 The implement should never be detached while in movement If it has to be done immobilise it well and stop the motor 6 Always use protective guards on trans missions linked to the power sockets o
5. guarantee 2 1 Use of equipment in abnormal working conditions or used with tractors of different powers than those indicated in each different case in our technical literature 2 2 The substitution of pieces or accesso ries for others not made or recognised by this company 2 3 Any repair or alteration done during the period of guarantee without our knowledge or authorisation 3 All claims against the guarantee must be communicated to us by the respective retail agents by means of a claim form The pieces or accessories which are the objects of complaint must be sent for examination to our Technical Services and Quality Department If the reasons for the complaint are confir med and accepted new pieces will be supplied or their value credited to the customer if already sent 4 The powers indicated in our catalogues and other literature as necessary for certain equipment of our construction may vary according to the different types and states of the earth the experience of the operator the state of the tractor and the adherence of the latter to the terrain on which it is working 5 This company can only accept the return of equipment to the factory within a maximum of 15 days after the sending of the invoice provi ding it has not been used in a working situation it is not a model already withdrawn from produc tion or if it is still part of our production range there have been no alterations made to
6. the model 6 In compliance with regulations determined in the Directiva M quinas CE Machines Directive CE this company 6 1 Manufactures its machines respecting the relevant safety regulations namely with respect to the protection of moving parts 6 2 Supplies a certificate of conformity refering to the norms and regulations fullfilled 6 3 Supplies a user s manual and catalogue of parts for each machine NOTE Every Galucho dealer is obliged to supply the eventual consumer with The safety devices fixed or detacha ble relevant to each machine The certificate of conformity and the user s manual with a catalogue of parts for each machine 7 We recommend the reading of our pamphlet General Conditions of Sale and Payment 8 For any necessary clarifications please consult our Comercial Services INNOVATIONS GALUCHO IND METALOMEC NICAS Plc continually attempts to perfect its products reserving itself the right at any time to make alterations to the design and or to the specifica tions of construction materials and its respective components without incurring as a result the obligation to apply these alterations to machines previously made and sold 1 EXPLANATORY NOTE Although all the models of GXM series are dimensionaly different 38 to 54 discs the assembly adjustment maintenance etc details arethe same The existing structural differences may be verified in the characte
7. the left or right have priority over you you must respect the higway code and all signs and light signals the stabiliser switch for the two brake pedals must be on the stabilisers or the chains must be tight so that there can be on lateral oscillation of the mounted implements which must only be lifted to the height necessary to avoid contact with the ground aboout 0 30cm or if the tractor has a hydraulic blockage until this switches on speed of travel must be reduced whenever the state or the relief of the road requires it If you take this advice which we give here we hope that you will neither have nor cause any accidents This is what GALUCHO wishes for and expects from their clients ORDERING SPARE PARTS We advise you as farmers that replacing worn out parts at the right moment will avoid abnormal mobilisations of the machine with the consequent loss of money and time and will cheapen the units of work produced and prolong its useful economical life span It is always better to use genuine GALUCHO parts because they are perfectly interchangeable they guarantee correct adaptation and functioning While they could in some cases be a little more expensive in terms of initial cost they always end up more economical than any other To simplify and speed up the supply of spare parts it is recommended in the consumer s own interests that this procedure is followed 1 Indicate th
8. RKING Of the factors that affect work performed using the equipment we would draw attention to the type of discs fitted diameter weight shape and dynamic behavior necessarily differ for different types of work and to the type of soil and seasons of the year 7 1 AVERAGE WORKING PERFORMANCE Although work performance may vary due to a number of factors it is useful to state the process for determining it It is necessary to know Ws Average speed of working in km h Ww Working width m Fe Field efficiency This is a corrective factor which varies for each type of work and which is a consequence of different determining factors such as type and state of the soil being worked configuration and size of the land efficiency and effort of the operator etc Without too much risk of error we can assume an average factor of Ec 0 8 Example What is the average working performance of a harrow with a working width of 4 40m working at an average speed of 10 km h Rm Ws x Ww xFe Rm 10 x 4 40 x0 8 3 52ha h 10 10 8 MAINTENANCE To maintain any implement in perfect working condition and to guarantee that it has a long and profitable working life avoiding the loss or premature wearing of its components it is essential that some care and maintenance be invested in it over the following periods 8 1 Daily Carefully check the entire axle especially The tightness of screws nuts discs axles and hos
9. ar are the discs the bearing Important remark wearing plates the scrapers and eventually the If the bearing wearing plates aren t replaced before bearings reaching their wear limit the bearings will end up Their useful life depends on the use conditions being worn out and their replacement is much more and care with maintenance expensive Discs Scrapers If the replacement concerns one single disc and When they can t be efficiently adjusted they must be this disc is located at the end ofthe roll itis enough replaced by new ones to untighten the nut on that end remove the disc to be replaced inserta new disc and retighten the nut If the replacement concerns one of the inner discs first it is necessary to slightly untighten the nuts afterwards removing the bearing fixation screws which produces the disconnection of the discs from the gang Fully unscrew the nuts of the axle remove the bearings the spacers and the discs until reaching those which are intend to replace Place the new discs and assemble everything by the reverse order of disassembly strongly tightening all the nuts not forget to place a restraint in the nuts which tighten the disc axle Bearing Wearing Plates Before reaching their wear limit they must be replaced by others of identical characteristics The bolts which fix the bearing plates are the same which connect the bearings to the body In order to replace the bearing wearing plates it is obviously
10. e model series and number written on the identification plate which each machine has 2 Outline the quantities codes and designation of the parts as indicated by the catalogue of parts 3 To avoid errors written confirmation of orders eventually transmitted by telephone is indispensable 4 To facilitate the completion of orders all demands must be made separate from other correspondence and indicate the destination and the transport to be used In case the client has no current account with our company he should enclose with his order the amount which corresponds to the cost of his demand If the demand omits a preference in terms of means of transport we will use that which we feel to be most advantageous 5 The parts can be picked up from our warehouses in S Jo o das Lampas or placed by us in the railway or any other station in Sintra or Lisbon 6 The return of parts or equipment whose parts have stopped being made or which are still part of our production line but have been altered will not be accepted The identification plates GALUCHO indicate the following specifications which will be useful when ordering spare parts ABRICA DE ALFAIAS AGR COLAS REBOQUES CARROCGCARIAS BASCULANTES PARA CAMIOES PAS Ano Fabr 5 ED ADMMPAS PORTUGAL a TELEF 351 219608500 FAX 351 219608585 Peso Kg Yom bon 2 hy 3 1 MODEL 2 SERIES 3 NUMBER A Lr So BN LM sy E cs Pee
11. ed the GXM disc harrow s ries is composed by Chassis with hydraulic system and mechanical working depth adjustment 4 disc gangs Transverse offset bar with spring plates and fixed drawbar 2 tyre wheels Set of hoses Its assembly must be carried out according to the following procedures 1 Assemble the transverse offset bar and fixed drawbar 2 Attach the leveling adjuster to the spring plate ring on the articulation rods Fig 5 B The hydraulic option is shown in Fig 5 A 3 Connect the 2 hoses from the hydraulic cylinder for work and transport 4 Attach the drawbar to the tractor 5 Start the hydraulic cylinder to look for the best assembly position for one of the tyre wheels following the procedures given in 6 4 If necessary help with a manual jack lifter etc Afterwards and by the same process assemble the wheel of the opposite side 6 With the outer wheels tightened lift the chassis until the position allow the assembly of the disc gangs 7 With the help of a lifter or another identical means move each bodies so that in the suitable end to be possible to fix the positioning bolt Fig 4 A on the outer hole Afterwards tighten the corresponding body gudgeon through 2 plates and 4 screws 8 Assemble the 4 disc gang and verify if everything is connected correctly If positive retighten all screws in the body gudgeon 9 Connect all the other hoses from the options tothe trac
12. es The wear of the disc bearings bearing wearing plates and scrapers The preservation condition of the bearings tyres hoses and hydraulic cylinders The pressure of the tyres 8 2 During Work When operating a new machine retighten all nuts at the end of the first day s work Lubricate the harrow according the following schedule Every 8 hours of work With Grease 2 or equivalent all the grease nipples of the various articulations With oil the remaining mobile points Every 100 hours of work With Grease 2 or equivalent the grease nipple on each bearing Every 500 hours of work With Grease 2 or equivalent fill up the grease nipples of the wheels hub 8 3 In case of prolonged stop Carefully wash the disc harrow with pressurized water and shelter it from sun and rain suspending the wheels Carry out an overhaul retighten and replacing whateveris necessary Start the hydraulic cylinders so that the pistons are brought in Perform any necessary painting retouches do a general lubrication and protect the discs with an anti rust solution Following the previous procedures will assure the harrows perfect work conditions for the next campaign Remarks Always clean the grease nipples before and after lubrication Pump as many times as necessary until clean greases comes out even from the bearings 9 REPLACING THE PARTS OF GREATEST WEAR The parts of greats we
13. f the tractor 7 Use counterweights on the front or on the front whells as with implements mounted the steering of the tractor will be very light and it will have a tendency to uplift Double check the maitenance during a job manoeuvres or on the road It could also be necessary to mount a rear weight to the tractor when operating with a frontal load and the load being carried is particulary heavy 8 Do not forget that the dangers increase with the incline of the terrain on which it is working or being moved Exercise maximum caution paying attention to accentuated inclinations especially lateral ones which should be avoided 9 When you work with trailers you should never forget to Check your brakes attach the emergency brake device to the tractor plug in the electric installations Also remember that the trailer must always brake before the tractor all load especially high load must be well fastened down the two pins to fix down the box must be in the right places depending on the side which you need to balance the balancing must be light and without jolts you may only transport persons when legally authorised to do so when they are seated and with all the coverings closed 10 Whenever in transit on a public higway remember that on leaving an agricultural property or a private road you never have priority of entry into a public road All other road users coming from
14. h the device which acts through the adjustable position of the backstop 6 5 Longitudinal leveling of the gangs Acting on the adjuster Fig 5 B or if so wanted and atan extra price on the hydraulic cylinder Fig 5 A which may replace it it is possible to change the leveling and corresponding penetration of the harrow gangs Increasing the adjuster length which has a clock wise and counterclockwise screw the rear gangs will penetrate deeper decreasing the length penetration will be deeper on the front gangs and lighter on the rear ones If for the same effect the hydraulic cylinder exists the same procedure is obtained by lowering the corresponding control lever 6 6 Changing the space between disc gangs It s possible to change the disc gangs spacing given the mobility on the bearings fixation Such an operation should be requested to the manufacturer since it causes the replacement of various components 6 7 Scrapers They must work as closed to the surface of the discs as possible without touching them 5 to 10 mm gap If their wear is regular it is possible to adjust them all at the same time in each gang by merely untightening the screws which fix their support straight edges Fig 6 G and moving them laterally closing the scrapers to the discs Each scraper may also be adjusted separately through the screws which fix it to the correspondent straight edge Fig 6 F 7 WO
15. ing It establishes the variation of the attack angle and its limits are 6 and 25 on the front gangs and 12 and 30 on the rear gangs Procedure Lift the disc harrow gangs The 2 position bolts for transport security Fig 4 A must be rised under the risk of damaging the system It is the hydraulic cylinder which acting over each body establisches the disered angle 6 3 Lateral movement ofthe gangs The best ground leveling is achieved when the soil coming out of the rear discs covers the trenches made by the front discs both laterally and on the center of the harrow In order to cover up the trenches made by the outer discs of the front gangs these harrows have 2 finishing discs Fig 1 D assembled on the ends ofthe rear gangs Different type of grounds or even the work speed may cause the need to change the original assembly For that it is necessary to move the gangs which may be achieved by lifting them and unscrewing the 4 screws which fix the column of each of its bearings Fig 6 B to the corresponding spar in order to allow the entire body to be moved on to the aimed side Afterwards retighten the same screws 6 4 Working Depth It is directly influenced by the opening of the gangs A wider opening corresponds a deeper penetration of the discs and therefore a greater need of available power and vice versa After adjusting the opening the position of the wheels adjust the work depth throug
16. ristics table or in the drawings ofthe corresponding components 2 CONSTRUCTION Chassis Fig 1 A Rigid set composed by longitudinal and transverse double C profiles meant to support the disc gangs the lifting and transportation gear as well as other components same of them supplied as optional Onthe front partare located the supports where the transverse bar will be connected Fig 2 F on which is fixed the entire set of the tractor hook shaft Fig 2 B Disc Gangs Front Fig 1 B and rear Fig 1 C each one of them composed by an axle on which the discs disc spacers and bearings are assembled all of them supported by a spar on which the scrapers are assembled As shown in Fig 6 all the disc gangs are drawn back on their supporting spar which allows for a widerfree distance to the ground A Chassis B Front Gangs C Rear Gangs D Finishing Discs The front right gang and the rear left gang have the concavity of the discs turned to the right side Apposite on the front left gang and rear right gang the same concavity is turned to the left side In all the cases the adjustable scrapers are assembled behind the discs Fig 6 Lifting and transportation Wheels Fig 3 itis composed by an articulated set started by a double effect cylinder Fig 3 C and on which are assembled 2 tyre wheels This set includes a mechanical working depth adjustment Fig 3 D 3 ASSEMBLY When disassembl
17. st Begin by reading it attentively in order to familiarise yourself with the material Then keep it in secure and acessible place for future consultation If you still have doubts consult the distributor who supplied the machine or else consult us as it is in all of our interests that you be satisfied with and obtain maximum yield from your purchase x Recordings and technical data are indicated by name and subject to alterations without previous notification X GALUCHO Ind strias Metalomec nicas S A Avenida Central N 4 2705 737 S Jo o das Lampas Sintra Portugal Tel 351 21 960 85 00 FAX 351 21 960 85 99 www galucho pt comercial galucho pt CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE 1 Our company guarantees all the agricul tural equipment which is manufactured for a period of two years from the date of invoice 1 1 This guarantee only includes the supply of replacement parts or components which are proved to be deficiently made or installed and does not cover the payment of manual labour or displacement costs 1 2 Any components considered by this company to the worn out are excluded from the guarantee 1 3 The guarantee given by this company will not include any parts not made by themselves for examples tyres which will remain the exclusive responsability of their respective manufacturer and this decision will be communicated to the claimant with all its consequences 2 Reasons for immediate loss of
18. tor A Leaf Spring Ring B Drawbar C Hoses Supports D Leaf Spring E Drawbar Rotating Clevis F Drawbar regulation holes 4 ATTACHEMENT TO THE TRACTOR After assembling the disc harrow check if everything is as it should be For that purpose connect all the hoses 2 by 2 to their corresponding circuits With the disc gangs lifted the cylinder which commands its leveling is also tested Should any of the circuits fail to function properly check the tightness connections of the hoses since these may be switched either on the cylinders or on the tractor 5 Specifications Discs Number Total Weight Dist Bet Worki T t istance Between orking ranspor Weight p disc M odels N Axles Wheels DiamxTickness H Kg Kg Discs cm Width m Width m s Required Power Cv 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6 1 Height ofthe attachment The transverse offset bar may be connected at 3 different heights Fig 2 as demanded by the type of ground and the conditions of work performance Thus for normal work and average conditions connect it to the central holes under hard conditions and for a deeper penetration use the upper hole on soft grounds and for a lighter penetration connect it to the lower hole It should be referred that for this adjustment it is very important the height at which the rotating clevis Fig 2 E is connected to the tractor which may vary according to its mark and model 6 2 Hydraulic Gangs open
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