9
CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 11
2.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................... 12
2.1.
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY CLAUSE .......................................................................................... 15
2.2.
COMPLIANT USE OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................. 16
2.3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 17
2.3.1.
Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 17
2.3.1.1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 17
2.3.1.2.
Instructions to be followed before using the machine ............................................... 18
2.3.1.3.
Instructions to be followed for hitching and unhitching .............................................. 19
2.3.1.4.
Instructions to be followed before using the machine ............................................... 20
2.3.1.5.
Instructions to be followed before carrying out any operations on the machine ....... 22
2.3.1.6.
Instructions regarding installation .............................................................................. 23
2.3.1.7.
Instructions regarding the hydraulic system .............................................................. 24
2.3.1.8.
Instructions relating to the braking system ................................................................ 24
2.3.1.9.
Instructions specific to AGRISEM seeders ................................................................ 25
2.3.1.10.
Instructions relating to safety systems with spring assemblies ............................. 26
2.3.1.11.
Instructions relating to transmission shafts with universal joints ........................... 26
2.3.1.12.
Instructions relating to loading and transport ........................................................ 26
2.3.1.13.
The user's workstation ........................................................................................... 26
2.3.1.14.
Noise data .............................................................................................................. 26
2.3.2.
Safety symbols on the machine ..................................................................................... 27
3.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 28
3.1.
DISC-O-MULCH SETTINGS / USE ....................................................................................... 28
3.1.1.
Technical characteristics ............................................................................................... 28
3.1.2.
Hitching – Unhitching ..................................................................................................... 29
3.1.2.1.
Tractor-mounted machine ......................................................................................... 29
3.1.2.2.
Trailed machine ......................................................................................................... 30
3.1.3.
Folding and unfolding the extensions ............................................................................ 33
3.1.4.
Unfolding into the Work Position ................................................................................... 34
3.1.5.
Folding into the Transport Position ................................................................................ 35
4.
Air Brake Coupling Procedure ........................................................................................................ 35
4.1.
When Coupling ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.1.1.
When De-coupling ......................................................................................................... 35
4.1.2.
When driving on the road .............................................................................................. 36
4.2.
Parking the machine .............................................................................................................. 36
4.2.1.
If the machine is to be left in the unfolded position ....................................................... 36
4.2.2.
If the machine is to be left in the folded position ........................................................... 36
4.3.
Out-Rigger Wheels ................................................................................................................ 36
4.4.
Work Settings ........................................................................................................................ 37
4.5.
Transport wheel adjustment .................................................................................................. 37
4.5.1.
Adjusting the Transport Wheel Height ........................................................................... 37
4.5.2.
Adjusting the working depth using the roller .................................................................. 38
4.5.2.1.
Adjusting the side deflectors on mounted and semi-mounted Disc-O-Mulch GOLD
machines 41
4.5.2.2.
Adjusting the border spreading disk .......................................................................... 41
4.5.3.
OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................... 42
4.6.
SERVICING - MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 43
4.6.1.
Servicing frequency ....................................................................................................... 43
4.6.2.
Storage .......................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.3.
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.4.
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.5.
Greasing ........................................................................................................................ 45
4.6.6.
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 45
4.6.7.
Disks .............................................................................................................................. 47
4.6.8.
Lighting system .............................................................................................................. 48
