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The machine should be lubricated at regular intervals throughout the sowing season. It is 

recommended these coincide with the cleaning schedule to reduce the likelihood of contamination 

as well as reducing the risk of corrosion post cleaning 

9.1.2 - Lubrication 

 

Summary of Contents for DSX 40

Page 1: ...Operators Manual DSX40 48 50 60 64 72 75 Keep Operations Manual In A Safe Place Ensure Operating Instructions Are Read Prior To Starting Up ISSUE V1 0 February 2022 regenerationthroughinnovation...

Page 2: ...4254 9 2018 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 9 Seed drills ISO 4254 9 2018 ISO 12100 1 2003 Safety of machinery Basic concepts general principles for design Part 1 ISO 12100 2 2003 Safety of machine...

Page 3: ...ups 26 5 2 Coulter Overview 27 5 3 Hydraulic Connections 28 5 4 Electrical Connections 29 5 5 Pneumatic Connections 30 6 0 Operations 31 6 1 Machine Coupling Parking 31 6 1 1 Hitching 31 6 1 2 Transpo...

Page 4: ...n of the implement within the ideal performance window All information contained within this manual represents HORIZON AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY LTD S knowledge at the date of publication Due to the ongo...

Page 5: ...ndard Please refer to the Warranty Administration Manual WAM for details on how to process claims https www horizonagriculture com dealer support This machine was carefully manufactured by Horizon Agr...

Page 6: ...r country and ensure the implement fulfils any national regulations as applicable The implement should always be transported whilst empty and lowered into its transporting position detailed in section...

Page 7: ...harm if not avoided WARNING Indicates a danger with medium risk that may result in death or serious bodily harm if not avoided CAUTION Indicates a danger with low risk that will result in injuries if...

Page 8: ...ed If the operator is replacing a component that has a safety sticker fitted the warning sticker must also be ordered alongside the part and fitted to the component prior to its fitment to the impleme...

Page 9: ...l move 1012266 No passengers are allowed to ride on this machine Part Number Image Description 1012258 Do not stand between the tractor and im ple ment when the tractor is moving for hitching operatio...

Page 10: ...e and the operator ceases work until this is the case If carrying out maintenance and service work under actuated or lifted components please see section 2 12 in relation to the measures that must be...

Page 11: ...of their assigned task s and can used the required PPE and follow the preventative measures included in this manual to avoid incidents These Personnel can be trained by the implement owner Assuming t...

Page 12: ...nt to the tractor can be found in section 6 1 however there are still several risks when performing this procedure When making any connections disconnections between the implement and the tractor all...

Page 13: ...arly checked for leaks signs of external damage and wear When checking for hydraulic leaks only use appropriate means of checking the system If any damage is found the components should be replaced as...

Page 14: ...ansport configuration or when folding unfolding the wings All these states pose the greatest risk of reaching overhead powerlines causing a voltage flashover or hitting surrounding obstructions and ca...

Page 15: ...nvironment These consumables must not spill or drain out into the environment Should these products spill into the environment they must be recovered using absorbent materials or sand These contaminat...

Page 16: ...may affect the function and operational safety of the implement Any modifications made without the prior written approval will void any warranty claim Horizon Agricultural Machinery Ltd will not assum...

Page 17: ...60 Hopper Capacity 3 Tank 2640 440 1320 Row Spacings cm 16 7 18 75 20 25 Working Speed kph 8 12 Transport Speed Refer to Tractor Manufacturers Manual for details on tire pressures speeds Unladen weigh...

Page 18: ...18 3 1 1 DSX 40 XX 3 1 2 DSX 50 XX 3 5 7 44 2 97 3 5 7 44 2 97...

Page 19: ...19 3 9 7 44 2 97 3 5 7 44 2 97 3 1 3 DSX 60 XX 3 1 4 DSX 75 XX...

Page 20: ...umber Plate The machines serial numbering plate along with its CE mark is located on the right hand side machine chassis under the stairs as shown below The following information as shown below is sho...

Page 21: ...suitability prior to any connections being made and the front axle MUST remain loaded with 20 of the tractors tare weight DSX 40 50 60 75 Power Requirement HP 130 160 150 180 180 220 210 260 Electrica...

Page 22: ...g Requirements 3 4 1 Data Required TL Tractor curb weight See tractor operating manual TV Front axle load of unladen tractor TH Rear axle load of unladen tractor GH Total weight of rear implement For...

Page 23: ...he table Calculation of the front axle load of the tractor Enter the calculated result into the table and the permissible value from the tractors operating instructions Calculation of the total combin...

Page 24: ...also be connected 1 The tractor must be coupled to the machine using its lift arms as shown in section 6 1 1 The hydraulic connections should be made as shown in 5 3 and the brakes connected as detai...

Page 25: ...eed to be removed 5 Parking brake on the machine should be applied as shown in section 6 1 4 6 The implement should be secured using appropriate lashings to prevent movement during transport operation...

Page 26: ...cription 5 1 Main Assembly Groups 1 Hitch 2 Support Leg 3 Coulter 4 Wings 5 Wheels 6 Lighting 7 Distribution Head 8 Tank 9 Metering Units 10 Access Ladder 11 Toolbox 12 Optional Compressor 13 Fan 14 A...

Page 27: ...Coulter Overview 1 Opening Disc 2 Depth Control Lever 3 Seed Boot 4 Downforce Ram 5 Parallelogram 6 Packing Wheel 7 Side Gauge Wheel 8 D cup Diffuser 9 Air bag Closing wheel Pressure 10 Optional Row...

Page 28: ...Button Pressed Lower Red Coulter Lift Down Pressure Lower Increase downpressure Double Action Constant Flow Lift Decrease Down pressure Hydraulics should be connected in the order outlined below and d...

Page 29: ...ector Road Lighting Equipment See Tractor Manual ISOBUS ISOCAN Control connector Powers the ISOCAN Display 10 Amp Electrical schematics can be found in the appendix at the back of the operator s manua...

Page 30: ...d air OUT to the closing wheel airbags Optional Drill Mounted Compressor 1 Disconnect the Anderson connector to stop the compressor 2 Drain the air from the reservoir by pulling the valve down 3 Conne...

Page 31: ...supporting the machine WARNING Escaping hydraulic oil can cause serious and potentially deadly injuries Hydraulic hoses should only be connected or disconnected when depressurised Connections should b...

Page 32: ...orrectly configure or secure the implement prior to road transport can cause a road accident Coulters must be raised and locked as shown below Parking brakes should be released and the implements brak...

Page 33: ...r and remove the breakaway valve connection if fitted 6 Apply the implements parking brake by rotating the handle anticlockwise and secure the wheels with wheel chocks to prevent rolling away Chocks s...

Page 34: ...achine Application removal of the parking brake is the same for both systems Pneumatic Braking Systems The pneumatic brake system uses a two line system where Red is the emergency line and yellow the...

Page 35: ...rward Push the coupler on the mating part Release the sleeve and verify that it is fully pushed forward To disconnect pull the knurled outer sleave rearward Pull the coupler from the mating part Relea...

Page 36: ...articulate 2 Operate service to folding the drill whilst ensuring the clearances are maintained and no users enter the area whilst actuating WARNING Hands and fingers must be kept clear of the hopper...

Page 37: ...correctly secured using the pin to prevent accidental folding Whenever crossing the hopper top the hopper lid should ALWAYS be opened see section 6 3 2 This Lid forms part of the handrail for the use...

Page 38: ...not open the hopper lid when the fan is running Hoppers are pressurised 6 3 3 Closing the hopper lid IMPORTANT The hopper must be airtight once closed Ensure any product stuck to the air seal or surr...

Page 39: ...adjusted 4 Tighten the lock nuts DANGER Do not stand under big bags Operators should also not stand on top of the tank whilst the big bag is lifted into position DANGER Operators are working at height...

Page 40: ...o premature seal failure and or a loss of air pressure 6 Close and latch shut the hopper lid as shown in section 6 3 3 6 3 5 Unloading the Hoppers 1 The implement should be in the transport position w...

Page 41: ...ow out of the rotors If there was a loss of pressure in the tank lid left open incorrectly adjusted lid the pressure differential above and below the metering units will not be equal As a result produ...

Page 42: ...c components IMPORTANT If airflow is too slow product flow will stagnate and remain in the hoses This in turn can cause blockages If the airflow is too fast product will not be distributed evenly or b...

Page 43: ...in the feed hoses for the distribution heads Smaller product Small seeds in particular requires less air to be transported needing a lower RPM than large seeds 6 4 3 Injector Box Assembly At the bott...

Page 44: ...ever to the right of the machine product will be distributed to the left hand tube The distribution heads can be plumbed in 2 differing ways Most DSX implements are plumbed for selective seeding This...

Page 45: ...n any deposits and dirt from the fan blades to prevent imbalance and damage to the impeller and bearings Most soiling should be easily removed with compressed air If the material is dry for more stubb...

Page 46: ...The scraper is a wearing item and must be regularly checks and periodically replaced Best practice is to inspect prior to the start of each drilling season IMPORTANT Incorrect fitment or adjustment o...

Page 47: ...the plate 3 180 to expose more or less of the rubber 4 4 Install the scraper door into the meter housing 5 Adjust the rubber so it extends 1mm into the rotor cavity 6 Remove the scraper door and tight...

Page 48: ...g work there will be a loss of tank pressure resulting in poor metering performance Working Position 1 Pull pluger 1 to release the lock and slide the door rearward and remove the door from the housin...

Page 49: ...g 71 6 5 4 Rotors Adjusting the metering rollers 1 Slide guillotine to close tank outlet if tank contains product See section 6 5 3 2 Remove rotor from meter housing 3 Carefully remove the circlip 1 a...

Page 50: ...libration CAUTION Rotating parts can catch on loose clothing and inflict injury CAUTION Wear safety equipment to protect from seed dressing dust and foreign material entering eyes ears and airways as...

Page 51: ...injector box outlets using the side rails 3 4 Follow RDS calibration procedure Press calibration switch 4 for 1 second to start and stop motor 5 Adjust metering rotor as required 6 After a successful...

Page 52: ...ng plate to decrease the depth of seed placement move the lever in the symbol Each full step changes the seeding depth by 12mm 6 6 2 Downforce Each row unit is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder apply...

Page 53: ...3 and 5 4 2 Loosen the back up nut turn the down force valve anti clockwise until no spring pressure is felt 5mm Allen key 17mm spanner required 3 Start the tractor and set the engine rpm to operatin...

Page 54: ...n force pressure 3 Turn the lever anti clockwise to decrease down force pressure 6 6 4 Closing Wheel Angle The angle of the rear packing wheel can be adjusted relative to the slot to adjust the intera...

Page 55: ...heel is for usage in heavy soils in no till or shallow tillage conditions The W type closing wheel is suitable for usage on light to medium soils in min till no till applications and is suited to most...

Page 56: ...ide guage wheels the coulter must be in the raised position to allow for the side guage wheels and discs to be rotated 1 Loosen the retaining nut with a 24mm wrench 2 Move the shims to the inside outs...

Page 57: ...ailure or debris wrapped around the disc hub To adjust the seed boot the coulter must be in the raised position and not in contact with the ground 1 Using a 19mm wrench tighten or loosen the 3 mountin...

Page 58: ...once they reach a minimum diameter of 425mm in order to prolong the life of the sowing unit and maintain a consistent sowing depth Typically at this diameter the bevel is worn increasing the risk of h...

Page 59: ...the right increasing pressure in the down gauge increasing the force applied to the row cleaners To reduce the aggressiveness of the row cleaners the lever should be moved to the left putting more pre...

Page 60: ...es and possible fatalities 7 4 Compressor The DSX can be equipped with a compressor to supply air to the pneumatically actuated closing system and trash wheels if fitted The system is equipped with an...

Page 61: ...the liquid and a stainless steel mounting bracket through which the delivery tube passes 7 5 2 Wilger Flow Manifolds Wilger flow indicator manifolds allow the user to visualise the flow of product to...

Page 62: ...affect the machines stability This can lead to machine damage accidents property damage serious injury or even death 7 6 Hydraulic Oil Cooler The DSX can be equipped with an optional oil cooler the co...

Page 63: ...drilling commencing the operator should configure the drill so the underside of the toolbar is 62cm from ground level as shown in the diagram below This allows for appropriate parallelogram travel Th...

Page 64: ...can flow out Inside of the metering unit can be cleaned using compressed air Wear appropriate PPE as per manufacturer s instructions as the meter will be contaminated with seed dressings fertiliser C...

Page 65: ...cated at regular intervals throughout the sowing season It is recommended these coincide with the cleaning schedule to reduce the likelihood of contamination as well as reducing the risk of corrosion...

Page 66: ...sed is biodegradable 4 Hydraulic piston rods on the cylinders should be protected against corrosion 5 Park the machine as per section 6 1 3 ideally under a roof 6 Pneumatic systems should be relieved...

Page 67: ...12 1 25 50 62 95 139 163 14 2 0 73 90 137 201 235 14 1 5 79 96 150 220 257 16 2 113 141 214 314 369 16 1 5 121 150 229 336 393 18 2 5 157 194 306 435 509 18 1 5 178 220 345 491 575 300 20 2 5 222 275...

Page 68: ...24 4 27 1 3 8 9 5 20 3 23 0 31 2 35 2 44 7 50 2 7 16 11 1 33 9 36 6 50 2 55 6 70 5 78 6 1 2 12 7 47 5 54 2 77 3 86 8 108 5 122 0 9 16 14 3 67 8 81 3 108 5 122 156 176 3 5 8 15 9 95 108 5 149 1 169 5...

Page 69: ...EXTENSION 1015010 EXTENSION 1015010 PLUG FOR OPTIONAL SEED BLOCKAGE SENSORS 1014123 1014686 1014687 LEVEL SENSOR 12mm LEVEL SENSOR 12mm PRE LEVEL SENSOR 1018003 1018003 1017622 CABLE LABEL CONNECTION...

Page 70: ...70 DSX Hydraulic Systems Arrangement 1012035...

Page 71: ...71 DSX Metering Rollers...

Page 72: ...nnovation T 0 1945 440 999 W horizonagriculture com E info horizonagriculture com Horizon Agricultural Machinery Ltd Registered in England 5930757 Cliftons Bridge Fishergate Sutton St James Spalding L...

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