APV PS 120 M1, Operating Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 About this operating manual................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Identification of the implement .............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Service ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................... 5
2 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Layout and functioning of the seed drill ................................................................................ 6
2.2 Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300 M1) ......................................................... 7
2.3 Scope of delivery ................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Technical data ..................................................................................................................... 8
3 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Safety instructions in this document ..................................................................................... 9
3.2 Basic safety regulations ..................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Intended use ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Personnel requirements ..................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Personal protective equipment ........................................................................................... 11
3.6 Safety devices ................................................................................................................... 12
3.7 Dangers and safety measures ........................................................................................... 13
4 TRANSPORT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING ............................................................. 15
4.1 Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage implement .............................................................. 15
4.2 Attaching the seed drill to a tractor ..................................................................................... 16
4.3 Installing the dispersion plates on the soil tillage implement ............................................... 17
4.4 Connecting the hoses ........................................................................................................ 18
4.5 Removing the swell air plate .............................................................................................. 19
4.6 Connecting the hydraulic fan (HF) ...................................................................................... 20
4.7 Connecting the electric fan PLUS ...................................................................................... 21
5 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 22
5.1 Setting the hydraulic fan (HF) ............................................................................................. 22
5.2 Setting and adjusting the spread rate ................................................................................. 24
5.3 Regulating the seed flow rate (calibration test) ................................................................... 24
5.4 Selecting the right seeding shaft ........................................................................................ 25
5.5 Changing the seeding shaft ............................................................................................... 26
5.6 Checking the ease of motion of the seeding shaft .............................................................. 28
5.7 Setting the brush pressure ................................................................................................. 29
5.8 Filling the seed hopper ....................................................................................................... 29
5.9 Deactivating the agitator .................................................................................................... 30
5.10 Display on the motor module.............................................................................................. 31
6 FAULT INDICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 32
6.1 Fault overview .................................................................................................................... 32
7 CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS ............................................................................. 33
7.1 Disconnecting the seed drill from the power supply ............................................................ 33
7.2 Emptying the seed hopper ................................................................................................. 34
7.3 Cleaning the seed drill........................................................................................................ 34
7.4 Checking the hydraulic hoses ............................................................................................ 35
7.5 Repairs and service ........................................................................................................... 35