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Manual

 

SOFTER 15 PS  |  20 PS 

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MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS 

 

 

(x) 

The  machine  is  designed  for  soil  ploughing  up  to  a  depth  of  4.7  in  when  agricultural  soil  cultivation. 

Another type of use exceeding the determined purpose is forbidden. 

 

(x) 

The machine is only operated by one person – the tractor driver. 

 

(x) 

Machine operator must not use the machine in a different way, especially:  

 

(x)

 Transport of persons and animals on the machine structure, 

 

(x)

 Transport of burdens on the machine structure, 

 

(x)

 Aggregation of the machine with another towing equipment than stated in Chapter "

3.1.

/p. 11". 

 

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS 

 

Table 2 – Technical Parameters 

PARAMETERS 

SOFTER 15 PS 

SOFTER 20 PS 

Working width   

4,6 m (15,09 ft) 

6 m (19,69 ft) 

Transport width  

3 m (9,84 ft) 

Transport height  

2,54 m (8,33 ft) 

3,27 m (10,73 ft) 

Machine total length  

5,7 m (18,7 ft) 

Working depth  

3,5–12 cm (1,38-4,72 in) 

Number of discs 

510mm 

front 

19 

25 

rear 

19 

25 

Working performance  

3,6–6,8 ha/h (8,9-16,8 ac/h) 

6–9 ha/h (14,83-22,24 ac/h) 

Towing means  

120-150 kW (160-200 HP)*    150-225 kW (200-300 HP)*  

Working speed 

10–15km/h (6,21-9,32 mph) 

Maximum transport speed  

20km/h (12,43 mph) 

Maximum slope grade  

6

°

 

Tyre dimensions - transport 

Tyre pressure

 

 

400/60-15,5 

360 kPa

 

Machine weight  

3600 kg (7940 lb) 

4500 kg (9920 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. 

 

 

SAFETY STATEMENT 

 

 

 

This  warning  sign  warns  about  an  immediate  dangerous  situation 
ending with death or severe injury. 

 

This warning sign warns about a dangerous situation ending with death 
or severe injury. 

 

This warning sign warns about a situation that may end with a smaller 
or  slight  injury.  It  also  warns  about  dangerous  actions  related  to  the 
activity that could lead to an injury. 

Summary of Contents for SOFTER 15 PS

Page 1: ...met farmet cz IČ 46504931 DIČ CZ46504931 Farmet a s Jiřinková 276 552 03 Česká Skalice CZ telefon 420 491 450 111 fax 420 491 450 136 GSM 420 774 715 738 OPERATING MANUAL SOFTER 15 PS SOFTER 20 PS Edition 1 effective from 1 4 2015 ...

Page 2: ...possible repairs The production label is located on the middle frame near the tow bar Use only spare parts for these machines according to the Spare parts catalogue officially issued by the manufacturer Farmet a s Ceska Skalice Possibilities of Use of the Disc Plough harrow The SOFTER disc plough harrow is intended for ploughing all types of soil up to the depth of 4 7 in Production label of the m...

Page 3: ... COMMISSIONING 10 3 1 Aggregation to a tractor 11 3 2 Hydraulics connection 11 3 3 Folding and unfolding of the machine 12 4 MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS 15 5 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 15 5 1 Machine working depth adjustment 16 5 2 Machine adjustment using tractor s tps arms 17 5 3 Setting side deflectors and edge discs 19 6 MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 19 7 MACHINE STORAGE 20 8 MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHE...

Page 4: ...length 5 7 m 18 7 ft Working depth 3 5 12 cm 1 38 4 72 in Number of discs 510mm front 19 25 rear 19 25 Working performance 3 6 6 8 ha h 8 9 16 8 ac h 6 9 ha h 14 83 22 24 ac h Towing means 120 150 kW 160 200 HP 150 225 kW 200 300 HP Working speed 10 15km h 6 21 9 32 mph Maximum transport speed 20km h 12 43 mph Maximum slope grade 6 Tyre dimensions transport Tyre pressure 400 60 15 5 360 kPa Machin...

Page 5: ...other persons when working with the machine or transporting the machine A 6 18 During machine work in the field or during transport the operator must control the machine from the tractor s cabin A 7 19 The operator may enter the machine structure only with the machine at rest and blocked against movement namely only for these reasons 20 Adjustment of the machine working parts 21 Repair and mainten...

Page 6: ...arked with self adhesive labels showing the chain symbol C 3 3 After fastening suspending at designated points it is forbidden to move in the space of possible reach of the handled machine D WORK SAFETY LABELS Warning safety labels serve for operator protection General A Strictly observe the warning safety labels B All safety instructions also apply to other users C Upon damage or destruction of t...

Page 7: ...H Before commencing the machine transport secure the axle with spherical valves against unexpected drop P 13 H When working and transporting the machine maintain safe distance from the electric appliances P 39 H Secure the machine against unwanted movement P 52 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 The shown positions of the lever an...

Page 8: ...Manual SOFTER 15 PS 20 PS 8 23 P1H P2H P6H P100H P52H P39H P53H P20H P50H P13H P101H P39H P53H P20H P50H Fig 1 Location of safety labels on the SOFTER machine P37H P53H P37H P53H P37H P53H P37H P53H ...

Page 9: ... 2 Front disc row 1 1 3 Rear disc row 1 1 4 Roller 1 1 5 Transportation axle HYDRAULICS Fig 3 Hydraulic diagram of the machine SOFTER 15 PS a 20 PS 1 Control distributor tractor 2 Hydraulic coupling 3 Closing cock 4 Hydraulic cylinder central roller 5 Hydraulic cylinder side rollers 6 Hydraulic cylinder folding side frames 7 Hydraulic closing valve 8 Hydraulic cylinder axle Parts of the hydraulic ...

Page 10: ...s work safety work hygiene fire safety transport safety and environmental protection A machine showing signs of damage must not be commissioned Aggregation of the machine with the tractor is to be performed on a flat and hardened surface When working on slopes observe the lowest allowable slope grade of the set TRACTOR MACHINE Before starting the tractor motor check whether no person or animal is ...

Page 11: ...against disconnecting When connecting no persons may stay in the space between the tractor and the machine 3 2 HYDRAULICS CONNECTION Connect the hydraulics only when the hydraulic circuits of the machine and the tractor aggregate are in a pressure less condition The hydraulic system is under high pressure Regularly check for leaks and immediately remove obvious damage of all lines hoses and pipe u...

Page 12: ...pe with the fully open control unit Execute the folding or unfolding only with a machine that is raised on the axle with the side rollers in the recessed position i e their piston rods should be drawn in Remove stuck soil from folding points soil may impair function and cause damage to the mechanics During folding or unfolding check the side frames and have them continuously fold into the end posi...

Page 13: ... the drawbar Unfold the machine by means of red circuit 2 Use the yellow circuit to eject the piston rods of the side rollers to the end position i e maximum ejection Insert the axle piston rods to limit position i e maximum inserted position by means of the green circuit The machine is uniformly laid onto all rollers Position appropriate number of distance washers to the roller piston rods acc to...

Page 14: ...eans of the yellow circuit Lift the machine to the axle i e extract the axle piston rods to the limit position i e maximum extracted position by means of the green circuit 2 Unfold the machine using the red circuit 3 Close both ball valves on the drawbar and then use the yellow circuit to insert the piston rods of the side rollers to the end position i e maximum insertion Secure the side frames by...

Page 15: ...r of driving to these conditions Only machines with a valid technical certificate issued in accordance with the valid regulation on the approval of technical qualification and operation on public communications as amended may be transported on public communications Machines without a valid technical certificate may only be transported on public communications when carried by a towed trailer or oth...

Page 16: ...5 PS 20 PS 16 23 5 1 MACHINE WORKING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Setting of soil processing depth is executed on lifted machine through adding or removing of distance washers on hydraulic cylinders Fig 8 Setting of working depth ...

Page 17: ...sition in the table corresponds with the number of the opening for the pin on the tracing wheel arm Specified working depths at individual positions are only for information They may vary according to particular soil conditions It is possible to add or remove a required number of washers as needed Tabl 7 Setting of working depth 5 2 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT USING TRACTOR S TPS ARMS With the use of the T...

Page 18: ...e to one side may occur with fault adjusted longitudinal plane particularly in heavy soils This is removed by modification of tractor arm height as follows Fig 10 When the machine turns to the right hand side lower the machine in arms Fig 11 When the machine turns to the left hand side lift the machine in arms ...

Page 19: ...ing bodies with new ones Adjustment cleaning and lubrication of the machine may only be performed with the machine at rest i e the machine is standing and not working When working on a lifted machine use suitable support equipment 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 tha...

Page 20: ...ine must not lean on the discs as the working discs of the machine could be damaged Secure the machine against access of unauthorised persons 8 MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE During machine maintenance and its lubrication it is necessary to observe the safety regulations Table 8 Locations and Intervals of the Machine Lubrication LUBRICATION POINT INTERVAL LUBRICANT Pole joint Fig 14 Daily always bef...

Page 21: ...ths for these machine parts main frame axle and machine tow bar For other parts of the machine the manufacturer provides a warranty of 12 months The warranty is provided from the date of sale of the new machine to the end user consumer 11 2 2 The warranty applies to hidden defects that will show in the warranty period with proper use of the machine and while fulfilling the conditions stated in the...

Page 22: ... wearable spare parts i e regular mechanical wear and tear of replaceable parts of the working sections shares etc IV The warranty does not apply to indirect consequences of possible damage such as service life decrease etc V The warranty is bound to the machine and is not void upon an owner change VI The warranty is limited to the disassembly and assembly possibly replacement or repair of the def...

Page 23: ...nummer n de production заводской номер numer produkcyjny 3 Příslušná nařízení vlády č 176 2008 Sb směrnice 2006 42 ES Applicable Governmental Decrees and Orders No 176 2008 Sb Directive 2006 42 ES Einschlägige Regierungsverordnungen NV Nr 176 2008 Slg Richtlinie 2006 42 ES Décrets respectifs du gouvernement n 176 2008 du Code directive 2006 42 CE Соответствующие постановления правительства 176 200...

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