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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL

 

 

Version 1.2 EN / Item no.: 00601-3-016 

 
 

 

 

Grassland Combi operating manual  

GK 250 M1, GK 300 M1 

 

Please read carefully before initial operation!

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for GK 250 M1

Page 1: ...TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL Version 1 2 EN Item no 00601 3 016 Grassland Combi operating manual GK 250 M1 GK 300 M1 Please read carefully before initial operation ...

Page 2: ...parate operation 2 8 1 Mounting for front operation 2 9 Layout and mode of operation 2 10 Working position and setting the working depth 2 10 1 Depth adjustment 2 10 2 Aggressiveness adjustment 2 10 3 Levelling plate 2 10 4 Use of individual tools 2 11 Maintenance and care 2 11 1 General maintenance instructions 2 11 2 Regular maintenance instructions 2 11 3 Changing the tines 2 11 4 Tine safety 2...

Page 3: ...Platform kit for the roller of the GK 2 19 4 Accessories kit for dispersion plate installation on the GK 2 19 5 Pneumatic seeder mounting kit for the harrow of the GK 250 300 M1 2 19 6 Pneumatic seeder mounting kit for the roller of the GK 250 300 M1 2 19 7 Multi Metering System mounting kit for the harrow of the GK 250 300 M1 2 19 8 Multi Metering System mounting kit for the roller of the GK 250 ...

Page 4: ...er s as of 06008 01000 GK 250 M1 Serial number s as of 06009 01000 GK 250 M1 Serial number s as of 06010 01000 GK 250 M1 Serial number s as of 06011 01000 GK 300 M1 Serial number s as of 06012 01000 GK 300 M1 Serial number s as of 06013 01000 GK 300 M1 Applied relevant EC Directives Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC For the planing design construction and marketing of the mounted implement the follow...

Page 5: ...erial number of your implement 3 Service Please contact our service address in the following cases If you still have questions regarding the handling of this implement despite the information provided in this operating manual For questions regarding spare parts To order maintenance and repair work Service address APV Technische Produkte GmbH HEADQUARTERS Dallein 15 A 3753 Hötzelsdorf AUSTRIA Telep...

Page 6: ...and some of the information does not apply exclusively to the delivered implement However the summary of the information often reminds you of unconsciously neglected safety regulations for the everyday operation of machines and implements 5 1 Intended use The Grassland Combi GK 250 300 M1 is intended both as a front and rear mounted implement and is designed and built for use in agricultural opera...

Page 7: ...e surrounding area Children Ensure sufficient visibility It is not allowed to carry passengers on the implement during operation It is forbidden to transport working materials on the implement The implement must be coupled according to the instructions and only onto the specified devices Special care must be taken when coupling and uncoupling implement to and from the tractor When mounting and dis...

Page 8: ... motors the specified connection of the hydraulic hoses must be observed When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic system make sure that the hydraulic system on the tractor and implement side is unpressurised For hydraulic function connections between the tractor and the implement coupling sleeves and connectors should be marked to rule out operating errors If the connections ar...

Page 9: ...The mounting of wheels and tyres requires sufficient knowledge and proper installation tools Repair work on the tyres may only be performed by specialists and with suitable installation tools Check the inflation pressure regularly Observe the prescribed inflation pressure 2 1 bar 5 7 Mounted seeders When using a seeder all of the specifications of the implement manufacturer must be observed The se...

Page 10: ...observe the operating manual before operating the implement Do not stand on the implement while driving Loading hooks When loading the implement attach the ropes or chains to these points Always switch off the engine and remove the key before maintenance work After a short period of operation re tighten all bolts and nuts Labelling of the grease nipple position Label for the recess for installing ...

Page 11: ...in the rear tractor tyres should be of 0 8 bar during operation If the tyres have a lower load capacity increase the pressure Under difficult operating conditions additional wheel weights can be useful Please also refer to the operating manual from the tractor manufacturer The tractor should be equipped with sufficient ballast weight at the front to ensure the steering and braking capacity At leas...

Page 12: ...LEASE NOTE To ensure correct connection the hydraulic hoses are labelled as follows 1 red cable tie cylinder extends A in Fig 4 2 red cable ties cylinder retracts B in Fig 4 Fig 4 8 Separate operation On steep terrain or with a tractor with low lifting capacity it is recommended to separate the operation of the implement To do so the harrow and the roller must be separated Fig 5 Proceed as follows...

Page 13: ... are stowed in the roller frame Fig 7 The mounting position is shown in Fig 8 Fig 7 Fig 8 CAUTION For mounted seeders the second support must also be used which is integrated in the respective bracket see Fig 9 Fig 9 Now remove the 4 short 16 mm thick pins Fig 10 and fold down the pin lock CAUTION The continuous 28 mm connecting pins must NOT be removed for now ...

Page 14: ...ble cable ties on the harrow frame The wiring harness is then only still fastened to the roller Install the top link sensor from the harrow onto the roller Now carefully lower the harrow until the connecting pins for the roller are completely released from the roller frame Now you can slowly drive forward and uncouple the harrow Insert the connecting pins from the harrow in the roller frame If you...

Page 15: ...f the implement Now you can mount the harrow PLEASE NOTE To install the front mounting 25 mm and 24 mm pins are used Since the pin dimensions can hardly be distinguished visually the 24 mm pins are marked with a yellow shrink hose Fig 14 Moreover each recess for installing a 24 mm pin is marked with a round yellow sticker on the roller cylinder and on the harrow frame in this case on which the top...

Page 16: ...he height adjustable levelling plate removes coarse unevenness in the grassland and spares the tines unnecessary strain Due to the tight line distances of the individual tines 72 5 mm for 10 mm or 12 mm tines the sward is optimally prepared and the plants can germinate rapidly after reseeding With the high contact pressure of the utilised roller seed soil contact is improved and the nutrient suppl...

Page 17: ...n must also be used in road traffic 10 2 Aggressiveness adjustment In addition to the depth the aggressiveness of the tines relative to one another on the GK 250 300 M1 can also be changed To do so you only have to insert the pins for the harrow rows as desired in a higher or lower hole Fig 17 Fig 17 1 Aggressiveness adjustment This makes it possible to adjust the 2 harrow rows with 12 10 mm tines...

Page 18: ...revent damage to the frame due to excessive loads on the levelling plate The implement accessories include 3 sets of shear bolts When these have been used attention must be paid to the quality of the replacement bolts Only M12x60 bolts with a quality of 4 6 may be used The tightening torque of 10 Nm for the M12 bolts may not be exceeded If the M16 bolts behind have become loose a maximum tightenin...

Page 19: ...r to clean bearing and hydraulic parts The paint can be damaged by cleaning with excessive pressure During the winter the implement should be protected against rust with an environmentally friendly product Park the implement protected from weather conditions Put down the implement in a way that the tines are not needlessly strained roller all the way down use the parking supports at the front 11 2...

Page 20: ... 2 Hook for fixing 11 4 Tine safety As a standard the GK series is equipped with a tine safety by means of a rope It protects the tines so that they do not get lost on the pasture or on the field This also prevents damage to other implements e g the mower or the baler Fig 21 11 5 Repairs and service In case of failure or damage to the Grassland Combi please contact the manufacturer The contact dat...

Page 21: ...er H x W x D 1 31 m x 2 44 m x 1 82 m 1 31 m x 3 00 m x 1 82 m Working depth 0 to 40 mm Number of tines ø12 mm ø10 mm 33 41 Line distance 72 5 mm Mounting hitch three point linkage Weight full 1260 kg 1450 kg Roller 410 756 kg 910 kg Roller 530 640 kg 792 kg Roller 390 478 kg 564 kg Harrow 345 kg 368 kg Front mounting 85 kg Ground adaptation Swinging bearing Ground adaptation height of 7 cm Traili...

Page 22: ... 15 2 Transport on public roads most important specifications The axle load and the total weight of the towing vehicle may not be exceeded The mounted implement must be identified with warning signs or stickers with red and white slanted lines according to DIN ÖNORM or the respective country specific STANDARDS Any part posing a traffic hazard or dangerous parts must be covered and additionally ide...

Page 23: ...mplements GH min This result is also entered in the table 3 Calculation of the actual front axle load Tv tat If the required minimum front ballast GV min is not reached with the front mounted implement GV the weight of the front mounted implement must be increased to the weight of the minimum front ballast Now enter the calculated actual front axle load and the permissible front axle load specifie...

Page 24: ... axle load kg kg kg Rear axle load kg kg kg The minimum ballast must be attached to the tractor as a mounted implement or ballast weight The calculated values may not be higher than the permissible values 16 Lighting circuit diagram R Right Fig 24 L Left 1 12 V plug 7 pin 2 Rear light right 2 1 Turn signal 2 2 Rear light 2 3 Brake light 3 Rear light left 3 1 Brake light 3 2 Rear light 3 3 Turn sig...

Page 25: ...be depressurised and uncoupled Nothing may be deposited or stored on the implement The Grassland Combi must always be parked and stored in a secure area to prevent unauthorised operation 17 3 Disposal Disposal of the implement must be performed according to the local disposal regulations for implements 18 Cropping tips for using the GK 250 300 M1 Seedbed preparation is always required before resee...

Page 26: ...0 M1 we counteract this disadvantage with a roller that presses down the seed and therefore improves soil contact This allows the seed to germinate more rapidly and the risk of desiccation is reduced The optimal strength and depth setting forward speed and the adjustment of the tines and seeding rate must be set with your understanding of the correlations between the soil properties and weather co...

Page 27: ... 2 009 Fig 27 19 4 Accessories kit for dispersion plate installation on the GK Items included 1 hollow profile 30 x 20 mm 8 clamping plates for dispersion plates installation material Order number GK 250 06008 2 025 GK 300 06008 2 000 Fig 28 19 5 Pneumatic seeder mounting kit for the harrow of the GK 250 300 M1 Please note that the pneumatic seed drill must be mounted in compliance with ISO 4254 1...

Page 28: ...ing System must be mounted in compliance with ISO 4254 1 Items included 1 counter plate installation material Order number 06008 2 031 Fig 31 19 8 Multi Metering System mounting kit for the roller of the GK 250 300 M1 Please note that the Multi Metering System must be mounted in compliance with ISO 4254 1 Items included 2nd support for the roller MD bracket installation material Order number 06008...

Page 29: ...the original operating manual Page 29 19 10 Sensor set GPSa lifting unit sensor for the top link Items included GPSa sensor linkage sensor for the top link installation material Order number 00300 2 053 Fig 34 Fig 35 ...

Page 30: ...ng tips 25 Decommissioning 25 Depth adjustment 17 Disposal 21 25 EC Declaration of Conformity 4 Energy efficient use 21 Forward speed 16 Hazard labels 11 Hydraulic diagram 22 Hydraulic system 8 Identification of the implement 5 Information signs 10 Intended use 6 Layout and mode of operation 16 Levelling plate 18 Lighting 24 Maintenance 8 19 Mounted implements 8 Mounting for front operation 15 Mou...

Page 31: ...Translation of the original operating manual Page 31 Notes ...

Page 32: ...ww apv at Company details APV Technische Produkte GmbH Managing Director Ing Jürgen Schöls Markus Alschner Dallein 15 AT 3753 Hötzelsdorf Austria marketing apv at www apv at VAT ID no ATU 5067 1107 Photo credits Company photos APV Concept text Mag Michaela Klein Julia Zach M A Claudia Redl Graphics Jürgen Undeutsch M A Undeutsch Media eU Carina Fressner B A Undeutsch Media eU Claudia Red ...

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