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6  DESCRIPTION

The 

DIGGER 3 N, 4 N 

machines are structurally designed as a mounted machines.

The chisel plough is fitted with a three-point suspension TPS 3 and 4. The machine consists of the main 

frame which is fitted with two rows of shanks with ploughshares which are protected by automatic hydraulic 
protection and a shear bolt against overload. Behind the rear row of ploughshares, there is the parallel push 
linkage with which it is possible to adjust the height of the beam with packing discs and the rear roller.

6.1 Working parts of the machine

1. 

Three-point suspension

2. 

Supporting frame

3. 

Setting of the position of the roller and discs

4. 

Rear frame rollers

5. 

TPS towing suspension

6. 

Front share row

7. 

Rear share row

8. 

Packing discs

9. 

Crumbling roller

Summary of Contents for DIGGER 3 N

Page 1: ... from 01 05 2015 FARMET a s Jiřinková 276 552 03 Česká Skalice CZ phone 420 491 450 111 fax 420 491 450 136 GSM 420 774 715 738 IČ 46504931 DIĆ CZ46504931 www farmet cz e mail farmet farmet cz OPERATING MANUAL D DI IG GG GE ER R 3 3 N N 4 4 N N ...

Page 2: ...2 41 Prepared by Technical Department Farmet a s on 12 10 2018 changes reserved ...

Page 3: ... on the frame Use only spare parts for these machines according to the Spare parts catalogue officially issued by the manufacturer Farmet a s Česka Skalice POSSIBILITIES OF USE OF THE CULTIVATOR The chisel plough DIGGER is designed and intended for in depth soil loosening up to the depth of 500 mm see also Chapter Purpose of in depth Soil Loosening ATTENTION During deep cultivation there is a risk...

Page 4: ...PREFACE 4 41 IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 5: ...r 21 8 2 Hydraulics connection 22 8 3 Hydraulic protection function of the machine 23 9 MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS 24 10 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 26 10 1 Adjusting the working depth of the machine 26 10 2 Work with one row of ploughshares 29 10 3 Setting the leveling discs 30 10 4 Setting of the roller inclination 31 11 Optional equipment 32 11 1 Hydraulic control of leveling discs 32 11 2 Side deflecto...

Page 6: ...PREFACE 6 41 ...

Page 7: ...ype of use exceeding the determined purpose is forbidden The machine is only operated by one person the tractor driver Machine operator must not use the machine in a different way especially Transport of persons and animals on the machine structure Transport of burdens on the machine structure Aggregation of the machine with another towing equipment than stated in Chapter 8 1 ...

Page 8: ... mph Maximum transport speed 25 kph 15 54 mph Maximum slope grade 11 Machine weight 2800 kg 6173 lb 3700 kg 8157 lb Recommended towing means the real towing force may significantly vary according to the processing depth soil conditions land slope working body wear and adjustment 1 2 Safety statement This warning sign warns about an immediate dangerous situation ending with death or severe injury T...

Page 9: ...e may only be performed by a person Authorised by the operator Educated in the machinery field with knowledge of repairs of similar machines Demonstrably familiarised with safety regulations for work with the machine During a repair of a machine connected to a tractor it must own a driver s licence of the corresponding category Machine operator must secure the safety of other persons when working ...

Page 10: ...ng the machine If the operator must use medicines prescribed by a physician or uses freely sold medicines he must be informed by a physician whether he is capable of responsible and safe operation of the machine under these circumstances Protective tools For operation and maintenance use tight clothes protective gloves and goggles against dust and sharp parts of the machine 10 41 ...

Page 11: ... of the machine is stated on the production label The dimensions of the transported machine including the transport means must comply with the valid regulations for road traffic decrees laws The transported machine must be always fastened to the transport means so that its spontaneous loosening could not happen The carrier is responsible for damage caused by the loosening of incorrectly or insuffi...

Page 12: ...hine must have their load capacity at least identical with the weight of the handled machine Machine fastening for handling may only be performed in places designed for that and marked with self adhesive labels showing the chain symbol After fastening suspending at designated points it is forbidden to move in the space of possible reach of the handled machine ...

Page 13: ... LABEL TEXT MACHINE POSITION Before handling the machine carefully read the operating manual Observe the instructions and safety regulations for machine operation during use P 1 H When connecting or disconnecting do not step between the tractor and the machine also do not enter this space if the tractor and the machine are not at rest and the engine is not turned off P 2 H Stay out of reach of the...

Page 14: ... to dismantle or remove any hydraulic part when under pressure P 40 H The pressure container is under the pressure of gas and oil For disassembly and repair follow the instructions from the manual only P 42 H Do not approach the rotary parts of the machine if these are not at rest i e they do not turn P 53 H 14 41 ...

Page 15: ...WORK SAFETY LABELS Fig 1 Location of safety labels on the machine 15 41 ...

Page 16: ...rotected by automatic hydraulic protection and a shear bolt against overload Behind the rear row of ploughshares there is the parallel push linkage with which it is possible to adjust the height of the beam with packing discs and the rear roller 6 1 Working parts of the machine 1 Three point suspension 2 Supporting frame 3 Setting of the position of the roller and discs 4 Rear frame rollers 5 TPS ...

Page 17: ...mulator 6 Hydraulic roller protection of the first row of ploughshares 7 Hydraulic roller protection of the second row of ploughshares 8 Hydraulic roller rear roller 9 Hydraulic shut off valve 10 Closing cock Parts of the hydraulic system of the machine which are under pressure are forbidden to disassemble Hydraulic oil that penetrates the skin under high pressure causes severe injuries In case of...

Page 18: ... of the soil profile Loosening the compacted layers under topsoil enables crop roots to penetrate deeper which results in higher crop yield Conditions for effective in depth soil loosening The basic condition for effective in depth loosening around 0 5 m is the appropriate soil moisture in the depth of loosening The soil should be crumbly and always under the limit of plasticity and it must not sh...

Page 19: ...of the producer best in cooperation with the expert servicing technician determined by the producer The operator must secure a functional test of all assembled parts after the completion of the machine assembly The operator must secure that the handling of the machine using lifting equipment during its assembly is in accordance with chapter 4 ...

Page 20: ...rmed on a flat and hardened surface When working on slopes observe the lowest slope grade of the set TRACTOR MACHINE Before starting the tractor motor check whether no person or animal is in the working space of the set and push the warning sound signal The operator is responsible for the safety and all damage caused by the operation of the tractor and the connected machine The operator is obliged...

Page 21: ...in TBZ 4 51 51 5 mm 2 01 2 03 in TBZ 4 US ø of the hole of the upper suspension joint for the machine suspension pivot TBZ3 32 0 32 25 mm 1 26 1 27 in TBZ 4 45 2 45 5 mm 1 78 1 79 in TBZ 4 US Requirement for the tractor s hydraulic system protection circuit of the first row of ploughshares Circuit pressure 200 bar 2 pcs of quick coupler sockets ISO 12 5 protection circuit of the second row of plou...

Page 22: ...ected ploughshares only connect the YELLOW DUST CAPS RED DUST CAPS protection of the first row of ploughshares 1 TAPE pressure branch ploughshare protection 2 TAPES reverse branch ploughshare shallowing GREEN DUST CAPS protection of the second row of ploughshares 1 TAPE pressure branch ploughshare protection 2 TAPES reverse branch ploughshare shallowing YELLOW DUST CAPS control of the roller 1 TAP...

Page 23: ...receding chapter 2 Check that both ball valves of the ploughshare protection circuit are open if not open them 3 Pressurize the protection circuit of the first row of ploughshares to 90 bar using the hose marked with one red tape monitor the pressure on the manometer with the red marking 4 On the tractor distributor set the red circuit to the floating position 5 Pressurize the protection circuit o...

Page 24: ...CE No 69 The lighting must be activated during travelling on roads The tractor must be equipped with a special light device of an orange colour which must be activated during travelling on roads Secure the lower shoulders of the tractor TPS from side swing The lower arms of the tractor rear three point suspension must be secured in the upper position and the operating lever of the lower arms of th...

Page 25: ...wed trailer or other approved means of transport in accordance with the valid regulation The operator is obliged to secure sufficient outlook during reversing from his position of the tractor driver In case of insufficient outlook the operator is obliged to call a competent and informed person The operator must secure the arms of the rear TPS of the tractor in the transport position during road tr...

Page 26: ...disc position 5 Nut setting of the roller inclination 6 Height adjustable wings 7 Edge discs width adjustable 10 1 Adjusting the working depth of the machine The working depth is set by means of washers on the piston rods of the rear roller 12 mm thick washers are used for setting the depth where one washer changes the depth by 25 mm For the required embedding of the machine the individual combina...

Page 27: ... Position number 2 Fixed washer 3 Number of washers placed on the roller piston rod for the required processing depth of the machine 4 Separating washer 5 Processing depth cm When changing the depth setting always add washers from bottom to top and remove them from top to bottom 27 41 ...

Page 28: ...r position piston rods in so that the spacer washers placed on these piston rods are firmly clamped You can embed the machine gradually while driving to the soil until it leans against the rear roller By the position of the tractor lower arms and adjustment of the tractor third point rod set the longitudinal level of the machine thus ensuring the same processing depth of the first and second row o...

Page 29: ...ible to work with one row of DIGGER ploughshares only When working with one row of ploughshares it is recommended that you lift the first row and work with the rear row only in order to maintain the working width of the machine Both rows of ploughshares have their own separate hydraulic protection circuits The first row of ploughshares can be lifted using the red hose marked with The second row of...

Page 30: ...ing height of the levelling discs is adjusted by two handles as per Fig 6 Due to the fact that the disc beam is connected with the roller frame when changing the machine working depth the working height of the discs is changed as well which means that the setting by means of handles is used for fine adjustment of the disc position Fig 6 setting of the disc height With edge discs it is possible to ...

Page 31: ...cient self cleaning of the roller it is under certain conditions necessary to incline the roller in a majority of cases it is appropriate to increase the down pressure on the front roller Inclination can be changed by means of adjustment screws as per Fig 8 Fig 8 roller inclination change 1 Increased down pressure 31 41 ...

Page 32: ...the sides of the machine during work if so it is possible to equip DIGGER with optional side deflectors The side deflectors are designed to direct the flow of processed soil to the side levelling discs The deflectors automatically adjust to the depth of processing and so it is not required to set their height The deflectors can be set in five operating positions in the driving direction As for the...

Page 33: ...Optional equipment Location of Side Deflectors 1 Side deflectors Transport Position of Side Deflectors 1 pin protection 33 41 ...

Page 34: ...ment Working Position of Side Deflectors 1 pin release A FIXED POSITION The deflector is secured against side movement 2 pin protection B FLOATING POSITION The deflector has a side release option 3 pin release 34 41 ...

Page 35: ...ipment supported at marked points or at points suitable for that During adjustment cleaning maintenance and repair of the machine you must secure those parts of the machine that could endanger the operator by falling or another movement For catching the machine during handling using lifting equipment use only the places marked with self adhesive labels with the chain sign Upon a failure or damage ...

Page 36: ...f the ploughshare protection circuit is 90 bar if so close both ball valves see Fig 10 3 Depressurize the supply hoses for the hydraulic circuits of the machine 4 Check that the pressure in the ploughshare protection circuit shown on the pressure gauges of the machine has not decreased 5 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses of the machine from the tractor distributor 6 Place the machine on a flat and fi...

Page 37: ...502 Mounting of the ploughshare and piston rod protection only for hydraulically protected ploughshares Always after the end of the season and before storing the machine Lubricant handling Protect yourselves against direct contact with oils by using gloves or protective creams Thoroughly wash oil spots on the skin using warm water and soap Do not clean the skin with petrol engine diesel fuel or ot...

Page 38: ...38 41 ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION 15 ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION Handle oils and greases according to valid waste laws and regulations ...

Page 39: ...ing machine disposal that steel parts and parts in which hydraulic oil or lubricating grease moves are differentiated Steel parts must be cut by the operator while observing safety regulations and handed over to the secondary raw material collection point He must proceed with other parts according to valid laws about waste ...

Page 40: ...ne and while fulfilling the conditions stated in the operating manual 3 The warranty does not apply to wearable spare parts i e regular mechanical wear and tear of replaceable parts of the working sections shares edges etc 4 The warranty does not apply to indirect consequences of possible damage such as service life decrease etc 5 The warranty is bound to the machine and is not void upon an owner ...

Page 41: ...SERVICING AND WARRANTY CONDITIONS 41 41 ...

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