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QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS 

 

Translation of the original 
operating manual 

MDS, MDP, 

MDG, MDC 

 

Read carefully before initial operation! 

 

Version: 05/2018, V1.3 

Order no.: 00600-3-943 

Summary of Contents for MDC

Page 1: ...1 QUALITY FOR PROFESSIONALS Translation of the original operating manual MDS MDP MDG MDC Read carefully before initial operation Version 05 2018 V1 3 Order no 00600 3 943 ...

Page 2: ...concerned would then not only cause damage to himself but also make the mistake of assuming that the cause of any problems is due to the implement instead of himself To ensure success one has to go into the spirit of things and instruct oneself about the purpose of all equipment on the implement and gain experience with its handling Only then can one be satisfied both with the implement and onesel...

Page 3: ...anging the seeding shaft 19 Agitator 20 Sensor fill level sensor 21 Calibration test regulation of the seed rate 21 Seeding tables 23 Operation on the field 30 7 Special features of the MDC spreader type 31 General information 31 Features 31 7 2 1 Surefill adapter 31 7 2 2 Fishtail coulters 31 Calibration table 32 Assembling the seeding shaft for the MDC 33 8 Cleaning maintenance care and repairs ...

Page 4: ...ggle switch accessories kit 42 12 Connection diagram 43 13 My idea 44 14 Safety instructions 45 Intended use 45 General safety related instructions and accident prevention regulations 46 Mounted implements 48 Maintenance 48 15 Safety signs 50 16 Notes 51 ...

Page 5: ...lementation of the safety and health requirements mentioned in the EC Directives the following standards and or technical specifications were taken into account EN 14018 Agricultural and forestry machinery Seed drills Safety EN 349 Safety of machinery Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body EN 60204 1 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment EN 953 Safety of machinery Guards ISO ...

Page 6: ...ar The warranty expires if damage is caused by external forces in cases of operating errors if the prescribed requirements are not met if the implement is modified expanded or equipped with third party spare parts without our permission if the implement is cleaned with water if the spreader is used for snow and ice removal 4 Accident prevention safety instructions The general accident prevention r...

Page 7: ... speed sensors available as an accessory Furthermore tractor linkage sensors are also available as an option which are responsible for automatically switching on and off at the headland Power can be supplied to the control box either through the 3 pin standard socket or optionally directly from the battery Mounting the implement To mount the seeder on the soil tillage implement use the counter pla...

Page 8: ...on shaft or directly without the hexagon shaft onto the soil tillage implement The following points must be noted when mounting onto the implement cultivator harrow etc To install the baffle plates you must bend the tabs on the sides towards the rear approx 80 see Fig 4 using pliers and then bolt or weld them with the hexagon shaft onto the implement To prevent the baffle plates from sliding to th...

Page 9: ...tilled soil The seed hoses should flow into the dispersion plates vertically 90 Therefore the baffle plates should also be mounted vertically 90 on the hexagon shaft Fig 7 NOTE when hose routing ensure that they do not have a gradient see Fig 8 otherwise the hoses can get clogged Fig 7 Fig 8 ...

Page 10: ...ly a little silicone spray onto the hoses only on the outside to make it easier to push them through the sealing The hoses must be completely pushed in until you feel the stop so that the seed can flow smoothly Then tighten the bolts The seal is pressed together and thus holds the hose firmly Fig 9 ...

Page 11: ...d wheel accessories kit is included in the standard scope of delivery for the MD 6 x Flex20 seed wheel 12 x f seed wheel 12 x fb seed wheel 12 x O ring 14 1 x 1 6 2 x seed metering wheel hexagon shaft 10 x spacing discs 1 x rubber driving belt Seeding shaft types Standard equipment fb f Flex20 Granulated fertiliser mustard phacelia Granulated fertiliser grass mixtures cereals Seeding shaft types A...

Page 12: ... wheels are attached For example 1 fine seed wheel or 1 Flex20 seed wheel per outlet 1 blind seed wheel 1 spacing disc 1 spacing disc This sequence is repeated until the shaft is fully equipped Now the seeding shaft is sealed with an O ring The seeding shaft does not have a defined installation direction since each outlet is equipped individually CAUTION it is important that the closed side of the...

Page 13: ...s such as oil rape seed clover phacelia slug pellets etc TIP the spread rate can be reduced by using blind or extra fine seed wheels However ensure that the same number and type of seed wheels are installed for each outlet CAUTION it is important to select the combination of seed wheels such that the seeding shaft settings on the control box are ideally between 20 and 80 This ensures good regulati...

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Page 15: ...gned such that it can spread seed slug pellets uniformly over a width of up to 28 m For this to succeed the battery and the alternator must be in good condition The precise settings for the spread rate working width etc can be taken from the setting chart under point 6 10 The spreader must be mounted at least 1 5 m above the ground to achieve optimal spreading density Fig 15 Fig 16 ...

Page 16: ...over Trèfle rouge 350 1 2 m 1600 7 m 1600 9 m 2800 14 m 2800 15 m 3000 17 m 3000 16 m Weißklee White clover Trèfle Blanc 350 1 2 m Metarex INOV Metarex INO Metarex TDS 350 6 m 1600 7 m 1600 12 m 2800 14 m 2800 21 m 3000 17 m 3000 28 m Blaue Lupine Blue lupine Lupin bleu 350 2 3 m Schneckenlinsen Slug lentils Lentilles antimilaces 350 5 m 1600 10 m 1600 11 m 2800 20 m 2800 22 m 3000 21 m 3000 28 m ...

Page 17: ...sc must rotate counter clockwise The spreading plate has 2 throwing vanes that are positioned not quite parallel to each other They are only slightly adjustable since their arrangement and shape are already trimmed for perfect lateral distribution The spreading cone is only corrected using the point of impact adjustment and the throwing vanes To achieve optimal lateral distribution for the selecte...

Page 18: ... pellets Slug pellets Grains anti limaces Working width Throwing vane I Throwing vane II 20m Point 1 Point 1 20m Point 2 Point 2 24m Point 3 Point 3 28m Point 4 Point 4 The following general rule applies for all seed types if the spreading density is higher in the outer area than in the middle the throwing vanes must be adjusted further towards Point 1 NOTE the seeding shaft can only be switched o...

Page 19: ...ers Using the socket wrench supplied on the cover loosen the nut so that the cover can be pulled off upwards Pull the round belt off of the drive rollers Fig 24 Screw off the locking nuts of the cover plate for the seeding shaft on the side Fig 25 Now remove the entire seeding shaft along with the side cover plate Fig 26 Read the required equipment of the seeding shaft from the seeding table Point...

Page 20: ...y required for seed types that tend towards bridging or for very light seed e g for grasses When the agitator is not required you only have to remove the driving belt that is spanned on the drive wheels between the agitator and the seeding shaft Fig 27 Fig 25 Fig 26 ...

Page 21: ...front of the sensor and the LED on the back should light up Calibration test regulation of the seed rate The speed of the seeding shaft depends on the spread rate and the forward speed when operating with sensors To determine the desired spread rate you should perform a calibration test before beginning work The seeding tables show the spread rate for the respective seed types in kilograms per min...

Page 22: ...r Point 6 10 calculate the desired spread rate per minute 4 A precise description of the calibration test can be found in the operating manual of the respective control box 5 After beginning operation you should verify the spreading on the field In particular check the forward speed the spread rate the placement depth and distribution of the seed CAUTION for safety related reasons the plug in the ...

Page 23: ...hey cannot be used in the same way everywhere since many factors play a role and there may be strong changes e g thousand grain weight moisture in the seed change in the flow behaviour etc NOTE the spread rate can be reduced or increased by adapting the seed wheel combination The addition of blind seed wheels reduces the spread rate and the addition of fine or Flex20 seed wheel increases the sprea...

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Page 28: ... eb fb 2 0 35 2 0 04 0 02 5 0 50 5 0 09 0 04 10 0 75 10 0 18 0 06 15 1 01 15 0 26 0 09 20 1 26 20 0 35 0 11 25 1 52 25 0 46 0 14 30 1 77 30 0 19 35 2 03 35 0 24 40 2 28 40 0 29 45 2 54 45 0 34 50 2 78 50 0 39 55 3 04 55 0 41 60 3 29 60 0 44 65 3 55 65 0 46 70 3 80 70 0 49 75 4 06 75 0 51 80 4 31 80 0 53 85 4 57 85 0 56 90 4 82 90 0 58 95 5 08 95 0 59 100 5 33 100 0 60 ...

Page 29: ...20 0 59 1 88 20 0 35 25 2 22 25 0 71 2 27 25 0 44 30 2 60 30 0 83 2 67 30 0 54 35 2 98 35 0 94 3 07 35 0 64 40 3 36 40 1 06 3 46 40 0 74 45 3 74 45 1 18 3 86 45 0 83 50 4 12 50 1 30 4 25 50 0 92 55 4 50 55 1 42 4 64 55 1 02 60 4 88 60 1 54 5 04 60 1 12 65 5 26 65 1 65 5 43 65 1 22 70 5 64 70 1 77 5 83 70 1 31 75 6 02 75 1 89 6 23 75 1 41 80 6 35 80 1 99 6 62 80 1 50 85 6 52 85 2 04 6 92 85 1 60 90...

Page 30: ... MDP on the field the following points must be observed The blower fan should always be switched on during field operation Verify the required spread rate Check that the width division distance of the baffle plates Check the height of the baffle plates Distance from the ground approx 40 cm Angle of the baffle plates Attachment plate for the baffle plates should be mounted at approx 90 perpendicula...

Page 31: ...ted hopper cover with integrated Surefill adapter This ensures that you do not come into direct contact with the product when filling the hopper 7 2 2 Fishtail coulters The standard scope of delivery of the MDC includes 2 fishtail coulters as well as 5 m of hose and 2 hinge bolt clamps The fishtail coulters are used to spread the product in the middle of the row so that it can reach its full effic...

Page 32: ... to ensure continuous and blockage free spreading of the product Calibration table For the metering of fine grained granules we recommend the use of three fine metering cartridges per outlet SW Spread rate kg min Mocap fb f a total of 6 fine seed wheels 2 0 05 5 0 10 10 0 20 15 0 28 20 0 36 25 0 43 30 0 51 35 0 60 40 0 68 45 0 73 50 0 78 55 0 86 60 0 95 65 1 02 70 1 08 75 1 14 80 1 19 85 1 28 90 1...

Page 33: ...tory protection to avoid contact with the product Assembling the seeding shaft for the MDC Assemble the seeding shaft according to the following drawing CAUTION it is important that the closed side of the blind fb seed wheel is always resting on the fine f seed wheel and the spacing discs are placed between the open sides of the seed wheels 5 spacing discs must be installed for each combination Fi...

Page 34: ...otected against rust with an environmentally friendly product Park the implement protected from weather conditions Do NOT clean the implement with water It is recommended to clean the implement with compressed air Caution the paint can be damaged by cleaning with excessive air pressure Emptying the seed hopper Before cleaning or decommissioning the seed remaining in the seed drill must be removed ...

Page 35: ...35 Quality for Professionals Fig 37 Fig 38 Fig 39 Fig 40 ...

Page 36: ...g the seeding shaft for this Point 6 7 3 Fold back the cover of the seed hopper to open it Caution the cover of the MDC cannot be opened without tools 4 Clean the inside of the seed drill and the seed paths with compressed air 5 Clean the outside of the seed drill with a moist cloth CAUTION ensure that no water enters the hopper or the implement The inside of the implement can only be cleaned with...

Page 37: ...ate motor 25 amps when starting 14 amps during normal operation Speed range max 2600 3000 rpm Mount category Cat II top link Designation MDS 100 M1 Hopper content 105 litre Weight 30 kg Dimensions H x W x D 1025 x 520 x 530 mm Max working width 28 m with 12 COV Tested by Irstea with Metarex slug pellets from De Sangosse Max spreading width 31 m with Metarex slug pellets Power supply 12 V 25 A Spre...

Page 38: ...ctric fan 25 amps when starting 14 amps during normal operation Mount category Cat II top link MDG Designation MDG 40 M1 Hopper content 40 litre Weight 28 kg Dimensions H x W x D 805 x 420 x 570 mm Power supply 12 V 10 A Power consumption of the motor max 9A Mount category Cat II top link Designation MDP 100 M1 Hopper content 105 litre Weight 30 kg Dimensions H x W x D 1025 x 520 x 530 mm Power su...

Page 39: ...The contact area must have a minimum dimension of 240 x 140 mm Location of the rating plate The rating plate is located on the steel frame In cases of inquiries or warranty claims please always tell us the production number of your machine Fig 41 Units in mm Fig 42 ...

Page 40: ...ve all seed from the seed drill 2 Clean the seed drill inside and out see Point 368 3 3 Store the seed drill in a dry place to prevent the formation of germs inside the implement Storage of the implement The implement must be stored in a dry place protected from weather conditions to ensure that it remains functional even if it is stored for a longer period of time Disposal Disposal of the impleme...

Page 41: ... nuts Order number Item no 11000 2 060 Cable extension 2 m 6 pin If the standard installed implement cable is too short due to the length of the soil tillage implement or how the implement is mounted or if the cable cannot be routed practically this cable extension can be ordered as an accessory Cable extension 5 m 6 pin If the standard installed implement cable is too short due to the length of t...

Page 42: ...n the implement with the integrated magnets Toggle switch accessories kit Using the toggle switch you can switch between the spreading plate and the electric fan without having to adjust the wiring Scope of delivery 1 calibration switch Order number Item no 00410 2 185 Scope of delivery 1 toggle switch connection cable 1 toggle switch 20A 1 adapter plate 1 sticker for the MD toggle switch 8 bolts ...

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Page 44: ...stomer proximity of the development department creates a leading edge for you and APV Tell us about the positive and negative experiences you have had with the machine Share your suggestions for improvement and your ideas with us meineidee apv at Take pictures or make hand drawn sketches We are open and grateful for any information no matter in what form Your information goes directly to the leadi...

Page 45: ...gricultural operations intended use Any other use is considered to be non intended The manufacturer is not liable for any resulting damage the operator alone bears the associated risk Intended use also includes compliance with the conditions for operation maintenance and repairs prescribed by the manufacturer The implement may only be used maintained and repaired by persons who have relevant exper...

Page 46: ...ly be adjusted exactly according to the operating manual and by trained personnel The user should wear close fitting clothing Avoid wearing loose clothes Please always wear safety shoes with non slip soles To reduce the risk of fire keep the machines clean It is also recommended to carry a fire extinguisher on the tractor Check the surrounding area before starting up and operating the implement Ch...

Page 47: ...ion key Standing between the tractor and the implement is forbidden unless the vehicle is secured against rolling away using the parking brake and or with wheel chocks Folded frames and lifting devices must be locked in transport position Packer catch arms must be swivelled in and locked before road transport Lock the track markers in transport position When filling the hopper with slug pellets or...

Page 48: ...t and that the connections specified in the operating manual are made correctly When mounting the multi metering system the operator must ensure that there is a metallic connection made to the tractor or agricultural implement For three point mounting the mounting categories of the tractor and the implement must match or be adapted There is a risk of injury due to crushing and shearing points in t...

Page 49: ...the tractor and mounted implement disconnect the cable on the generator and the battery Spare parts must at least comply with the technical requirements specified by the implement manufacturer This is ensured with original parts Do not clean the implement with water It is recommended to clean the implement with compressed air Use additional lighting e g flashlight if necessary for repair or mainte...

Page 50: ...s Danger due to thrown parts observe the safety distance Risk of injury due to moving parts Switch off the implement and disconnect the power supply when handling Do not reach into rotating parts Switch off the implement and disconnect the power supply when handling Maintain a safe distance from rotating implement parts Hot surface Do not touch Risk of injury due to rotating parts Only work with m...

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Page 52: ...lity for Professionals Inspired by Farmers realized by Professionals APV Technische Produkte GmbH HEADQUARTERS Dallein 15 AT 3753 Hötzelsdorf Tel 43 0 2913 8001 Fax 43 0 2913 8002 www apv at office apv at ...

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