Translation of the Original Operating Manual Panther 2S
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Translation of the Original Operating Manual Panther 2S Edition 1 Software version: RP21-*** Printed in Germany: 09/2021

Imprint All rights reserved Copyright by ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Sittelsdorf 24 D-84097 Herrngiersdorf Phone: + 49 – 87 85 – 96 01 0 Fax: + 49 – 87 85 – 56 6 Internet www.ropa-maschinenbau.de E-mail: Patrick.Kundler@ropa-maschinenbau.de This operating manual may only be reprinted or otherwise reproduced – even in excerpts – with the express approval of ROPA GmbH. Any type of reproduction, distribution or storage on data medium in any form and of any type not authorised by ROPA GmbH forms a violation of current domestic and international copyright law and will be judicially...

We congratulate you on the purchase of your new ROPA machine. Please take the time and read thoroughly the operating manual. The operating manual is primarily intended for the machine operator. It contains all information required for safe operation of this machine, informs about safe handling and gives hints on practical use as well as for self-help and servicing. The respective safety information is based on the safety, work and health protection regulations applicable at the time of printing of this operating manual. In case of questions about the machine, on operation of the machine or...

Servicing and specific maintenance work on the engine may only be performed by companies or persons expressly authorised for this purpose by Volvo. Volvo maintenance vouchers must be completed by these persons or companies to confirm completion of the work. Without these maintenance vouchers properly completed, any warranty or statutory warranty of the engine manufacturer lapses. We expressly reserve the right to make technical modifications for the purpose of improving our machines or increasing the safety standards – even without specific notification. All information about directions...

Preface Name plate and important data Name plate and important data The name plate (2) of the machine is located on the right side of the vehicle near the knuckle joint between the front and rear axle on the vehicle chassis near the chassis number (1). Please enter the data of your machine in the following image of the name plate. You will need this data for ordering spare parts. If you have not yet exchanged the defoliator unit and/or lifting unit, these may also be identified by ROPA using the chassis number.

Preface Type overview Type overview Classification of the defoliator identification by example of ROPA "RBSO-45S": R ROPA design Leaf-spreader defoliator including leaf auger Integrated defoliator All-round defoliator Rubber defoliator Eastern version (4 depth-control wheels) Western version (identical, however only 2 depth-control wheels foldable) Unwheeled (without depth-control wheels) Separating character variable, adjustable between 45 cm and 50 cm Electric variant ROPA (TTC) wider version 9x45 = 9 rows with 45 cm row distance etc. 8x22 = 8 rows with 22 inch row distance etc. In the...

Preface Serial numbers and name plates Serial numbers and name plates The engine serial number (1), the Volvo Penta chassis ID (4) and the engine model (5) are located on the valve cover of the engine. This information can be seen on the engine from the rear wall of the bunker. The serial number (2) of the lifting unit is located on the rear left part of the main lifter bracing tube.

Preface Serial numbers and name plates The serial number (3) of the defoliator is located on the left side or top of the defoliator side wall. RASW/RASO defoliator

Preface Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity belongs to separately provided documents and is handed over on the delivery of the machine. The CE marking of the machine is a constituent part of the nameplate. ROPA PANTHER 2S RP2S from 7*0212 from 2020 Michael Gruber Head of sugar beet technology branch

Safety Obligations of the entrepreneur General The machine has been manufactured according to the current state of technology and tested for safety. The machine is CE compliant and therefore conforms to the respective European regulations for free movement of goods within the European Union respectively the European economic region. Modifications to this machine may only be performed with the express approval of the manufacturer, since otherwise the manufacturer's warranty lapses. In addition, the road traffic registration may lapse and other registrations of the machine may become invalid....

Safety General symbols and instructions General symbols and instructions The following symbols are used for safety instructions in this operating manual. They serve as a warning against possible personal injury or material damage, or provide help in facilitating work. DANGER This signal word warns of imminent danger of fatal accident or serious injury. This hazard may always occur if the operating or working instructions are not or only imprecisely observed. WARNING This signal word warns you of a possibly dangerous situation which may lead to serious injury or to death. This hazard may...

Safety General symbols and instructions Safety signs The safety signs illustrate a danger source. Warning of a general danger This warning symbol stands for activities where several causes may lead to hazards. Warning of dangerous electrical voltage This warning symbol stands for activities during which the hazards of electrical shocks with possible deadly consequences exist. Warning against open running belt This warning symbol stands for activities during which the hazards of open running belt or chains with possible deadly consequences exist. Warning against hot surfaces/hot liquids This...

Proper use This machine is exclusively meant for: lifting sugar beets and similar crops. depositing the lifted crops in a pile immediately on the edge of the field or for unloading of lifted crops to an accompanying vehicle driving alongside. Included in proper use is that the machine is driven under compliance with the applicable road traffic regulations on public roads. This includes driving forward and backward. Any other use of the machine is deemed improper and is therefore prohibited. Foreseeable misuse We would like expressly to point out that this machine may not be used for pulling...