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Figure 1: Location of the rating plate 

 

Figure 2: Position of the production number 

Location of the rating plate 

 

 
The rating plate  can be found on the main 
frame, near the connection point to the top link 
arm (see Figure 1).  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
The following image (Figure 2) shows the layout of the rating plate: 

 

 
The data on the rating plate have the following 
meaning: 
 

No.  Meaning 

Designation 

Model 

Production number 

Weight 

Year of manufacture 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE!  
 
In cases of inquiries or warranty claims, please be sure to always tell us the production 
number of your implement. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Vario Harrow VS 1200 M1

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL Version 1 0 EN Item no 00601 3 874 Vario Harrow Operating Manual VS 600 M1 VS 750 M1 VS 900 M1 VS 1200 M1 Please read carefully before initial operation ...

Page 2: ...seeders 13 8 Hydraulicdiagram 14 9 Changing the tines 17 10 Road transport of the VS 600 M1 VS 750 M1 VS 900 M1 VS 1200 M1 17 10 1 Transport on public roads in general 17 10 2 Calculation of the weight ratios 18 10 3 Table for the weight ratios 19 11 Lighting circuit diagram 20 12 Decommissioning storage and disposal 20 12 1 Decommissioning the implement 20 12 2 Storage of the implement 20 12 3 Di...

Page 3: ...900 M1 Number 07020 1 000 Serial number All serial numbers of the Vario harrow VS 900 M1 Product designation Vario harrow VS 1200 M1 Number 07014 1 000 Serial number All serial numbers of the Vario harrow VS 1200 M1 Legal authorised person for the technical documents APV Technische Produkte GmbH Dallein 15 A 3753 Hötzelsdorf Conformity procedure Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Annex I Conformity wi...

Page 4: ...arranty expires if damage is caused by external forces in cases of operating errors if the kW HP limits are significantly exceeded if the implement is modified expanded or equipped with third party spare parts without our permission 2 Service Please contact our service address in the following cases If you still have questions regarding the handling of the Vario harrow despite the information prov...

Page 5: ...ear the connection point to the top link arm see Figure 1 The following image Figure 2 shows the layout of the rating plate The data on the rating plate have the following meaning No Meaning 1 Designation 2 Model 3 Production number 4 Weight 5 Year of manufacture PLEASE NOTE In cases of inquiries or warranty claims please be sure to always tell us the production number of your implement ...

Page 6: ...tines 4 The stands must be secured with a spring cotter on the pin to prevent accidental loosening 5 The securing chains must be hooked onto the side frame 6 Then the pressure in the hydraulic hoses to the tractor must be relieved 4 3 Folding the Vario harrow 1 Fold the implement only when it is raised from the ground 2 Ensure that no one is standing in the danger area 3 Couple the hydraulic line ...

Page 7: ...n the harrow is parked 4 4 Transport supports Before initial operation of the Vario harrow all of the transport supports must be removed Loosen the bolts and pull off the supports TIP If the harrow is not used for an extended period of time the transport supports can be installed on the feeler wheels to relieve the tyres during longer downtimes If they are not used the transport supports must be d...

Page 8: ...n the frame the smaller the distance between the frame and the ground and the more slanted the position of the tine ends relative to the ground Scales are attached to the feeler wheels When all of the feeler wheels are set to the same number all of the feeler wheels are at the same height PLEASE NOTE If the feeler wheels are moved down again it does not result in more pressure on the tines but rat...

Page 9: ...made using a double acting control unit and the flow divider on the centre frame Figure 12 5 2 Additional adjustment options for ground adaptation The slot in the cylinder working point further improves the ground adaptation of the Vario harrow If the laterally bolted folding locking plates installed the upward ground adaptation is fully available but the downward ground adaptation is limited This...

Page 10: ...er 3 operating hours and again after 20 hours and then checked regularly Loose bolts can cause significant consequential damage which is not covered by the warranty The grease points on the joints and bearings must be lubricated regularly approx every 10 operating hours with universal grease After the first 10 operating hours and subsequently every 50 operating hours the hydraulic units and tube l...

Page 11: ...iameter All models 8 mm Tine length All models 520 mm Line distance All models 35 mm Mounting hitch three point Mounting CAT 2 CAT 2N Feeler wheels 4 tines 4 tines 4 tines 6 tines Net weight 800 kg 900 kg 1100 kg 1500 kg Parking supports All models 2 supports if no feeler wheels are used at the rear Working tools Cranced tines with a diameter of 8 mm Ground adaptation Is achieved through the uniqu...

Page 12: ...Page 12 ba_vs_v1 0_en docx 7 1 Harrow array widths VS600 VS 750 Figure 14 VS 600 Figure 15 VS 750 VS900 Figure 16 VS 900 VS1200 Figure 17 VS 1200 ...

Page 13: ...cm 860 kg 300x240x285cm 883 kg 300x240x285cm 870 kg 300x240x285cm 893 kg 300x240x285cm 893 kg 300x240x285cm 916 kg Mounting kits for PS see Point 15 VS750M1 900 kg NO NO 300x240x355cm 983 kg NO 300x240x355cm 993 kg NO 300x240x355cm 1016 kg Mounting kits for PS see Point 15 VS900M1 1100 kg NO NO 300x240x355cm 1 183 kg NO 300x240x355cm 1 193 kg NO 300x240x355cm 1 216 kg Mounting kits for PS see Poin...

Page 14: ...600 M1 1 Control unit 6 Locking block 2 Coupling sleeve BG 2 7 Ball valve 3 Coupling plug BG 2 8 Double acting cylinder for tine adjustment 4 T connection 9 Double acting cylinder for folding 5 3 way flow divider Figure 20 Tractor side Implement side ...

Page 15: ...Control unit 6 Locking block 2 Coupling sleeve BG 2 7 Ball valve 3 Coupling plug BG 2 8 Double acting cylinder for tine adjustment 4 T connection 9 Double acting cylinder for folding 5 3 way flow divider Figure 21 Tractor side Implement side ...

Page 16: ... Coupling sleeve BG 2 8 Lift limiter 3 Coupling plug BG 2 9 Double acting cylinder for folding inside 4 T connection 10 Double acting cylinder for tine adjustment 5 7 way flow divider 11 Double acting cylinder for folding outside 6 Locking block Figure 22 Implement side Tractor side ...

Page 17: ...ing a traffic hazard or dangerous parts tines must be covered and additionally identified with warning signs or stickers Warning signs or stickers should be visible at a height of max 150 cm above the road when driving Lighting equipment on the towing vehicle may not be hidden by the implement otherwise they must be installed on the mounted implement The steering capacity of the tractor must not b...

Page 18: ... the front mounted implement to the centre of the front axle b Wheelbase of the tractor c Distance from the centre of the rear axle to the centre of the lower link ball d Distance from the centre of the lower link ball to the centre of gravity of the rear mounted implement d 97 cm Weight calculations 1 Calculation of the minimum front ballast for rear mounted implements GV min This result is enter...

Page 19: ...l rear axle load and the permissible rear axle load specified in the tractor operating manual in the table 6 Tyre load capacity Enter the doubled value two tyres for the permissible tyre load capacity see e g tyre manufacturer documents in the table CAUTION 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 ...

Page 20: ... of time it is important to take precautions for storage To do so observe Point 4 2 Safe parking 12 2 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 12 3 Disposal Disposal of the implement must be performed according to the local disposal regulations for mac...

Page 21: ...harrow the tips of the tines should be about vertical to the soil surface Warnings against excessive harrowing intensity include uprooted buried or bent plants to an extent of more than 10 of the crop Low crop losses can be compensated in advance through a slight increase in the seed rate After finishing all field passes the final crop density should not drop below the cropping related required va...

Page 22: ...as an accessory Is required when the Vario harrow is transported on public roads Item no 07014 2 276 Operating hours counter A vibration sensor detects the vibrations of the implement and starts the operating hours counter Item no 06000 2 048 Mounting kit for PS 120 500 M2 Is used to mount a pneumatic seeder Item no 07014 2 290 Figure 26 Figure 27 ...

Page 23: ...ssories kit contains 16 dispersion plate brackets Item no 07020 2 035 o ZBK dispersion plates VS1200 This accessories kit contains 16 dispersion plate brackets Item no 07014 2 298 Access platform for VS When mounting a PS on the Vario harrow a mounting kit for the PS 120 500 M2 must also be ordered if not already available Item no 07014 2 289 Access platform for the VS for running gear at the rear...

Page 24: ...en the implement is lifted at the headlands Item no 00410 2 169 ABK GPSa sensor Is used for ground speed dependent crop establishment Item no 06001 2 064 ABK sensor VS wheel Is used for ground speed dependent crop establishment or for stopping the spreading when the implement is lifted at the headlands Item no 07014 2 294 Figure 31 ...

Page 25: ...ounted on a crossbeam and can therefore be infinitely variably adjusted to the track width Item no 0701 2 292 Carbide tines A carbide plate is soldered onto the wearing end of the tine which significantly reduces tine wear Harrow Item no VS 600 07018 2 034 ZBK tine HM VS600 VS 750 07019 2 012 ZBK tine HM VS750 VS 900 07020 2 036 ZBK tine HM VS900 VS 1200 07014 2 299 ZBK tine HM VS1200 ...

Page 26: ...r of tine lifting mechanisms can be selected If the entire harrow is equipped the following item numbers must be used To actuate the tine lifting mechanism simply push the plate towards the tine Harrow Item no VS 600 07018 2 047 ZBK ZAH VS600 VS 750 07019 2 015 ZBK ZAH VS750 VS 900 07020 2 049 ZBK ZAH VS900 VS 1200 07014 2 363 ZBK ZAH VS1200 Individual tine lifting mechanis ms 07014 2 351 ABK tine...

Page 27: ...h 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 experience and were instructed on the risks The safety instructions must also be handed over to other users The applicable accident prevention regulations as well as the other generally safety related occupational health and road ...

Page 28: ... There are pinch and shear points on externally powered e g hydraulic parts On implements with manual folding always ensure that the implement is stable For implements that are driven at high speeds with soil driven tools Danger after lifting due to the still rotating centrifugal mass Only approach the implement when it has come to a standstill Before exiting the tractor lower the implement onto t...

Page 29: ...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 are interchanged the function will be ...

Page 30: ...nd secured against rolling away wheel chocks 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 4 bar CAUTION Misprints errors and omissions excepted 16 Safety signs Pay special ...

Page 31: ... pressure liquids Observe the instructions in the operating manual Do not stand between the machines when connecting the implements and actuating the hydraulic system Do not climb onto rotating parts use the intended access ladders Always switch off the engine and remove the key before maintenance work Never reach into the crushing danger zone as long as the parts can still move After a short peri...

Page 32: ... customer 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 le...

Page 33: ...ic tine adjustment 9 Intended use 27 Lighting 20 Minimum ballast 18 Mounting 6 Parking 6 Pattern of holes 8 Plug and cable assignment 20 Pre tensioning 8 Production number 5 Rating plate 5 Road transport 17 Safety information 27 Safety signs 30 Safety related instructions 27 Service 4 Setting the working depth 8 Side frame 6 Spare parts orders 4 Stop tap 7 Storage 20 Table for the weight ratios 19...

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Page 36: ...elsdorf Austria Telephone 43 0 2913 8001 Email office apv at Fax 43 0 2913 8002 Web www apv at Company details APV Technische Produkte GmbH Managing Director Ing Jürgen Schöls Dallein 15 3753 Hötzelsdorf Austria marketing apv at www apv at UID ATU 5067 1107 Photo credits Company photos APV ...

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