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OWNER'S MANUAL OF SEEDING-DRILL AS1 

Old Cod.Q00A00136 

New Cod. MANT2010/00634 R.2 

 

 

INSTALLATION

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Copyright ©2009 della Alpego spa® - All rights are reserved. Reprinting or unauthorized use of this manual is strictly forbidden without written permission by Alpego spa

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AS1 Series

Page 1: ...SEEDERS Codice Q00A00136 2 GB USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Da matr 33499 A matr INSTRUCTIONS TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL AS1 AIRSPEED ...

Page 2: ...da das Produkt Typ déclarons sous notre seule responsabilite que le produict modéle declara bajo su propia responsabilidad que la màquina modelo Codice Code MODELLO MACCHINA SEMINATRICI SEMIN_AS3__40032_IDRO_PLUS N matricola serial n È Conforme ai requisiti Essenziali di Sicurezza e di Tutela della Salute di cui alla Direttiva CE 2006 42 Per l adeguamento delle macchine sono state adottate le norm...

Page 3: ...d any material defect be found in spite of inspection please contact your dealer immediately Please contact us if you need further information or if something needs to be clarified Our aim is to constantly improve the product and keep it top level AS THE TRIANGLE INDICATES DANGER PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN IT APPEARS THE TERM MACHINE IS USED TO INDICATE THE COMMERCIAL NAME OF THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS...

Page 4: ...NG THE RADAR 13 4 7 ASSEMBLING THE SEED COVERING HARROW 14 4 8 ASSEMBLING THE REAR LIGHTS 14 4 9 ASSEMBLING THE SEEDER PIPES 14 4 10 CHECKING THE RAISING CAPACITY AND TRACTOR STABILITY 18 5 USER INSTRUCTIONS 20 5 1 MECHANICAL BLOWER MOVEMENT 20 5 2 OLEODYNAMIC BLOWER MOVEMENT 20 5 2 1 HYDRAULIC CONNECTION WITH THE TRACTOR 21 5 2 2 ADJUSTEMENT OF THE OIL FLOW WITHOUT A VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP 21...

Page 5: ...PPLIED WITH THE MACHINE The following documents should be supplied with the machine User and maintenance manual Spare parts catalogue EC Conformity Declaration The machine may be supplied complete with different options fittings For the assembly and the use of those check the specific manuals supplied with the documents of the machine COD DESCRIPTION Q00A00135 Owner s Manual of the plastic meterin...

Page 6: ...s manual is strictly forbidden without written permission by Alpego spa 1 4 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION At the 3 points of connection to the tractor is placed the identification plate of the machine bearing the following data Model of the machine Serial number Maximum weight of the machine Costruction year es 1305 13 2013 05 may The specified weight refers to the machine provided with the accessories ...

Page 7: ...tractor power takeoff or hydraulically in the Vers Plus version The disc or sprint boot coulter is mounted on a super elastic support that gives excellent depth and pressure on the ground regulating the height of the seed bar The machine will operate well if used correctly and if the correct maintenance is carried out It is therefore advisable to follow what is indicated in this manual in order to...

Page 8: ... Kg AS1 300 AS1 350 AS1 400 300 350 400 300 350 400 24 28 32 12 5 1400 1000 610 660 710 AS1 300 Plus AS1 350 Plus AS1 400 Plus 300 350 400 300 350 400 24 28 32 12 5 1400 50 620 670 725 weight without seed bar 2 4 SOUND LEVEL If the tractor is equipped with a cabin the sound level will depend on the soundproofing level of the cabin itself If the tractor does not have a cabin or is used with the win...

Page 9: ... come down when the tractor power takeoff is disabled and the handbrake has been activated During work pauses deactivate the power takeoff switch off the motor position the machine on the ground and activate the tractor handbrake Do not work without the protections Do not allow the machine to operate loadless i e while it is out of the ground Do not turn sharply if the machine is embedded in the g...

Page 10: ... order to exclude errors Should an exchange occur the danger of accidents arises The hydraulic system is pressurised To avoid the danger of accidents suitable auxiliary instruments should be used when searching for leaks Never exceed the indicated pressure of the oleodynamic system 3 3 CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE SAFELY Do not allow unauthorised people to carry out maintenance or tamper with the mach...

Page 11: ...re necessary 7 The braking distance and steering capacity of the tractor are influenced by the weight of the machine hitched to its power lift When driving round bends take great care and allow for the action of the centrifugal force that shifts the machine s center of gravity 8 Comply with the load limits on the axles 9 Bear in mind the limits imposed by the overhang and projection from the sides...

Page 12: ...s D02609 Indicates that it is forbidden to go on top of the machine while working D02614 Indicates the danger of crushing from all the rotating organs D02608 Indicates the danger of kinking while working on the cardan shaft It is advisable not to approach moving organs D02616 Indicates the position of a support leg which should always be locked when not being used in order to maintain machine stab...

Page 13: ...st section 4 2 APPLYING THE SEED BOX FAST COUPLING All maintenance adjustment and work preparation operations should be carried out while the tractor is switched off with the ignition key out and with the seeder positioned on the ground in a stable manner on its support legs To apply the seeder to a machine for working the earth just mount the fast coupling C to the piece of equipment in a stable ...

Page 14: ...ion on its legs at a minimum height of 1 5m from the ground and that the position of the foot regulation holes is the same as the drawing on the right This is necessary for keeping the seeder sloped forward in order to favour fast coupling Once the fast coupling frame has been assembled on the harrow par 4 2 move the tractor closer to the seeder Using the lifter move into a position that is vertic...

Page 15: ...1 is delivered to the customer the ground drive wheel is not assembled on the machine When the package is opened the wheel is already pre assembled in some of its details as shown in the picture When opening the package make sure that on the gear box there is one of the following stickers identifying the width of the seed drill which must be the same as shown on the sticker THE GROUND DRIVE WHEELS...

Page 16: ...ighten it so as to guarantee a good oscillation of the wheel Insert pin D under the supporting tube into one of the various holes This is useful in order to guarantee a minimum height from the ground necessary when transporting the seed drill Never insert pin D into the hole above the supporting tube to block the oscillation while the seed drill is working this would seriously damage both the gear...

Page 17: ...the inner profile Pay the utmost attention when shortening the inner tube since it is covered by a thin film of wear resistant material It is advisable to make the cut slowly so as to avoid overheating the inner tube which would cause the ungluing of the wear resistant film H I L 4 Check the sense of rotation of the wheel the metering unit must be made to rotate only with the ground drive wheel ac...

Page 18: ...find also the Instructions Manual concerning the following harrow it is mandatory to follow it scrupulously 4 8 ASSEMBLING THE REAR LIGHTS When the AS1 seeder is delivered the tables with rear lights and relative supports are supplied separately from the machine Inside the pack you will find the assembly instructions which must be followed scrupulously 4 9 ASSEMBLING THE SEEDER PIPES When the AS1 ...

Page 19: ...permission by Alpego spa connection to the cutter bar and the distributor 4 Regulate the height lengthening tension rod A raises the bar shortening the tension rod lowers it and slope tension rod B of the seed bar that is to be used Make sure that the arrow on the distributor is in the direction of the hopper 5 Position the seeder pipes following the drawings Make sure that the arrow on the distri...

Page 20: ...L AS1 Old Cod Q00A00136 New Cod MANT2010 00634 R 2 INSTALLATION 16 Copyright 2009 della Alpego spa All rights are reserved Reprinting or unauthorized use of this manual is strictly forbidden without written permission by Alpego spa ...

Page 21: ... of this manual is strictly forbidden without written permission by Alpego spa 6 The seeder pipe closing springs D can be found inside the hopper or connected to the corrugated pipe of the distribution mushroom Insert these springs into the metal tubes of the cutter bars or discs Once all the seeder pipes have been positioned fix them to the rubber reduction as shown on the right D ...

Page 22: ... Must be calculated 4 Consult the operation and maintenance manual of the required implement A Distance of the front axle from the front ballast m 1 B Tractor wheelbase m 2 C Distance of the rear axle from the implement s lower hitch m 2 Gv Ballast weight kg 3 Te Empty weight of the tractor 2 Tv Load on the tractor s front axle when empty 2 Th Load on the tractor s rear axle when empty 2 Lb tot Di...

Page 23: ...ed with the formula Mb tot Mb1 Mb2 Mb3 Mb4 Mb On the front bridge of the tractor it must in any case burden at least 20 of the total mass tractor tool in march order It is however to hold present that beyond to the appropriated one chosen the connection tractor tool the application of ballasts in front position the limits and with the modalities indicated from the constructor of the tractor can im...

Page 24: ... or the manufacturer The turbine is moved mechanically by the power takeoff of the tractor at 1000 turns which in turn transmits movement by way of a cardan shaft to an overgear that is directly connected to the turbine The supplied overgear is equipped with a free wheel and when the transmission is interrupted the fan continues turning by inertia preserving the turbine movement in this manner 5 2...

Page 25: ...rformance it is important to connect the flow discharge hose G of the hydraulic motor to a free flow discharge plug of the tractor this free discharge cannot present any counter pressure exceeding 3 Bar This connection is of basic importance above all to protect the hydraulic seals of the motor which if damaged would allow very dangerous oil leaks A Quick coupling on the delivery side B Three way ...

Page 26: ... the Venturi tube From here the seeds are taken to the coulters and then sown The doser can work seeds of sizes from 1 to 10 mm and the following can mainly be sown Cereals wheat barley oats rye triticale sorghum rice Large seeds corn peas beans soy Minute seeds grass clover colza 5 4 UNCOUPLING THE SEEDER Uncoupling the seeder from the tractor is a very dangerous operation Be very careful to foll...

Page 27: ...e seed covering harrow 8 8 Nm 10 9 Nm 12 9 Nm 13 M 8 1 25 25 37 44 1 00 27 40 47 17 M 10 1 50 50 73 86 1 25 53 78 91 19 M 12 1 75 86 127 148 1 25 95 139 163 22 M 14 2 00 137 201 235 1 50 150 220 257 24 M 16 2 00 214 314 369 1 50 229 336 393 27 M 18 2 50 306 435 509 1 50 345 491 575 30 M 20 2 50 432 615 719 1 50 482 687 804 32 M 22 2 50 502 843 987 1 50 654 932 1090 36 M 24 3 00 744 1080 1240 2 00 ...

Page 28: ...CH PAKELO GLOBAL MULTIGS CBS Every 400 450 hours completely replace the oil in the overgear Discharge the oil residues from cap B close it again and insert new oil through cap A Quantity 0 7 Lt 6 2 2 WHEEL REDUCER LUBRICATION Every 450 500 working hours check the level of grease in the seeder wheel reducer by unscrewing cap C Position the reducer horizontally and visually check that the grease rea...

Page 29: ... OF SEASON OPERATIONS At the end of the season or if the equipment is not to be used for a long period of time it is advisable to Carefully remove all the seeds from the hopper and the distribution organs Wash the equipment with plenty of water in particular the tank then dry it During washing keep door B figure above open and remove the connecting joint to the Venturi ref B point 5 3 Accurately c...

Page 30: ...half of the tractor track In this manner the sowing rows are allotted equally Position the row marking discs in a more or less oblique manner to obtain a sufficiently deep track even with hard ground The length of the disc arm should be equal to half of the width of the machine When the running direction is inverted the row markers should be moved using the manual electric hydraulic command 7 2 PR...

Page 31: ...sible thanks to the use of two hydraulic cylinders that replace the mechanical tie rods which regulate the bar slope With this accessory the ground can be worked without sowing 7 4 DEPTH LIMITING WHEEL UPON REQUEST FOR AS1 STANDARD AND AS1 PLUS The depth limiting wheel is a device that sets the sowing depth for each single sowing disc not possible with cutter bars Very precise sowing depths can be...

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