GARANT drag hose spreader
Use and operation
Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH, 84453 Mühldorf am Inn, Germany
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7. Use and operation
Read carefully. If there is anything you do not understand, please contact the
manufacturer to exclude the possibility of operating errors.
7.1 Working operation
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Before operation, ensure that there is nobody between the towing
vehicle, tank trailer and drag hose spreader.
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Always use a signaller for manoeuvring. Never step between the
towing vehicle, tank trailer and drag hose spreader while the towing
vehicle is moving.
7.2 Before turning the machine on
Instruct unauthorised persons away from the machine.
Perform a visual inspection.
Check the fill levels of lubricants and auxiliary materials.
Check the hydraulic system for damage.
The hydraulic connections should always be connected to the same ports on
the towing vehicle. The hoses are labelled for this purpose.
Unlock all devices used for stopping in an emergency.
The oil motors (screw distributors) are supplied with oil via a tractor control unit.
It is essential that the necessary oil quantity is adapted accordingly. The oil
must be returned to the oil tank of the towing vehicle depressurised.
Oil consumption during operation: 20 l per min.
7.2.1 Switching on the drag hose spreader
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The oil motor is operated via a circuit of the towing vehicle's hydraulic system.
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The slurry screw distributor is powered by the oil motor.
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The movement of the boom arms is performed via an additional valve on the tractor.
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The spreader is supplied with slurry via the tank trailer.
7.2.2 Operation
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The drag hose spreader is supplied with slurry from the tank trailer.
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The slurry screw distributor conveys the slurry in the spreader to the discharge hoses.
