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EC Declaration of Conformity

Exchangeable equipment

(Directive 2006/42/EC)

The manufacturer

HORSCH Maschinen GmbH

Sitzenhof 1

D- 92421 Schwandorf

hereby declares, that the product,

Designation of machine:

Drill unit

Machine type:

Avatar 12 SW

from serial number:

21281250

this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of

the EC directive 2006/42/EC.

For proper implementation of the health and safety requirements mentioned in the EC-directive,

the following standards and technical specifications have been used:

•

DIN EN ISO 4254-1

2013-10

•

DIN EN 14018

2010-02

•

DIN EN ISO 12100

2011-03

Schwandorf, 17/08/2016

Klaus Winkler

Place and date

Documentation officer

________________________ ________________________
M. Horsch

P. Horsch

(Managing director)

(Development and Design)

Summary of Contents for Avatar 12.20 SW

Page 1: ...TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE ART ISSUE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 60019062 05 2020 Avatar 12 20 SW ...

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Page 3: ...431 7143 9200 E mail info horsch com Customer No HORSCH Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week At www horsch com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down load for this purpose not available in all languages By clicking on Send depending on the e...

Page 4: ...h all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006 42 EC For proper implementation of the health and safety requirements mentioned in the EC directive the following standards and technical specifications have been used DIN EN ISO 4254 1 2013 10 DIN EN 14018 2010 02 DIN EN ISO 12100 2011 03 Schwandorf 17 08 2016 Klaus Winkler Place and date Documentation officer ____...

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Page 6: ...stallation 18 Technical data 19 Type plate 21 Requirements for the tractor 22 Calculating the ballasting 23 Construction 25 Overview 25 Hydraulics 26 Identification of hydraulic hoses 26 Aluminium clips 27 Lighting 28 Instruction stickers 29 Operation 30 Connecting Parking 30 Connecting 30 Transport position 30 Parking 32 Wings 32 Unfolding 33 Folding 33 Adjusting the drill unit 34 Depth setting 3...

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Page 8: ...med proper acceptance of the machine The warranty period starts with the date of delivery We reserve the right to alter illustrations as well as technical data and weights contained in these operating instructions for the purpose of improv ing the machine The illustrations in these operating instructions show different versions of the implement and different equipment variants Notes on representat...

Page 9: ...ng Warranty claim forms must be submitted to HORSCH through your local HORSCH sales partner Consequential damage The machine has been manufactured by HORSCH with greatest care However despite the intended use deviations in placing quantity up to total failure may be caused by e g damage caused by external influences wear of wear items missing or damaged cultivation tools Incorrect travel speeds in...

Page 10: ...complied with Any other kind of use of the machine contradict ing the above are considered not as intended especially connecting attachment to an agricultural trac tor that is not suitable using the machine as a means of transport operating the machine while persons are still in the danger zone this includes in particular transport rides on the machine carrying out maintenance and or repair work o...

Page 11: ...ar with the safe opera tion of the vehicle The person knows all applicable road traffic regulations and is in possession of a valid driving permit for road travel A person being instructed must only work with or on the machine under the supervision of an experienced person The owner of the machine must Regulate the area of responsibility compe tence and monitoring of personnel if necessary train a...

Page 12: ...allowed to ride on the machine Pay attention to the permissible transport widths and heights Pay attention to the trans port height when passing under bridges and low hanging overhead power lines Do not exceed the permissible axle load tyre load bearing capacity and total weight in or der to ensure sufficient steering and braking capabilities The weight of the tractor must at least be equivalent t...

Page 13: ...rly for tight fit and retighten if necessary Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals see maintenance overview Damage to the machine Damage to the machine can impair the op erational safety of the machine and cause accidents This can lead to severe or even fatal physical injuries The following machine parts are particularly important for safety Hydraulics Brakes if available Connecting feature...

Page 14: ...rve the regulations applying at the location of use during operation The owner is solely responsible for complying with them Do not open or work welding soldering drill ing on pressure accumulators Even when empty the tanks are still preloaded by gas pressure Maintenance and repair work on the pres sure accumulator must only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel Maintenance and repair ...

Page 15: ...as well as before all interventions on the machine Uncouple the PTO shaft shut off from the tractor cab switch off the tractor engine pull off the ignition key and wait until all parts have come to a standstill Follow the operating instructions for the propshaft Technical limiting values If the technical limiting values of the machine are not complied with the machine may sustain damage This can l...

Page 16: ...e the environment and the health of persons Do not allow operating materials to drain out into the environment Pick up drained operating materials with ab sorbent material or sand fill it into a leak tight container and dispose of in accordance with statutory regulations Retrofitting and conversions Structural changes not approved by HORSCH may affect the functionality and operational safety of th...

Page 17: ...ch should stay clear of water steam or cleaning agents for reasons of safety or operation Do not aim the water jet directly on electric or electronic parts on bearings or the fan When using high pressure cleaning equipment or steam jet you should always keep at least 50 cm distance from the machine parts Hopper metering units hoses and coulters are contaminated with fertilisers and dressed seed We...

Page 18: ...oticed Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can result in severe or even fatal physical injuries Do not stand under lifted loads Lower such loads to the ground first Instruct persons to leave the danger zone around the machine and tractor before any machine movements Before working in the danger zone of the ma chine or between machine and tractor Shut down the tractor This also applies for ...

Page 19: ...nstructions must be read and followed 00380055 Caution for fluids spraying out under high pressure follow the notes in the operating instruc tions 00380133 Never reach into areas where there is a risk of crushing as long as parts could still be moving 00380134 Stay clear of the operating range of foldable machine parts 00380135 The pressure accumulator is charged with gas or oil pres sure Dismantl...

Page 20: ...s only permitted when the lifting cylinder pin is inserted 00380896 Remaining in the danger zone is only permitted if the safety support is in place 00380953 Keep sufficient distance to elec tric high voltage power lines 00385791 16 ...

Page 21: ...Position of safety stickers depending on equipment Safety stickers with the addition 2x can be found on either side of the machine C 2x 2x 17 ...

Page 22: ... working width the equipment can be transported on public roads either attached to a tractor or on a trailer or low loader The permissible dimensions and weights for transport must be complied with The tractor must be large enough so that sufficient steering and braking abilities are ensured If the machine is hitched up in two point mode the tractor link arms must be blocked against swinging sidew...

Page 23: ...ing height twin hopper m 3 34 Number of coulters 60 Coulter pressure of seed coulter kg 350 ø Coulter cm 48 Ø closing rollers cm 33 Ø depth guide rollers cm 40 Row spacing cm 20 Tyre size drill unit 400 60 15 5 Working speed km h 6 15 NOTE Deviations due to technical further development reserved The weight of the implement depends on the equipment specification with minimum equipment The permissib...

Page 24: ...Avatar 12 20 SW 5 860 4 360 5 280 12 800 11 650 20 ...

Page 25: ... www horsch com A 3 A 2 A 1 A 0 kg Maschinen GmbH kg kg kg kg T 3 T 2 T 1 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 4 5 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 1 Model designation 2 Serial number 3 Year of construction 4 Vehicle class 5 Type approval number 6 Vehicle identification number VIN 7 Technically permissible total weight 8 Permissible drawbar load 9 Technically permissible axle load axles 1 2 3 21 ...

Page 26: ...280 Electrics Control system Electric power supply 12 V Road lighting equipment Socket 7 pin see chapter Lighting Control ISOBUS socket Hydraulics Maximum system pressure 210 bar Oil grade Mineral hydraulic oil Oil quantity hydraulic fan 60 80 l min at 180 bar Number of dual acting control units 2 Pressureless return flow max 5 bar 1 NOTE At maximum load the drawbar load is up to 3 200 kg Verify t...

Page 27: ...otal weight of rear implement In case of towed machines Maximum permissible drawbar load for road transport GV Total weight of front implement a Distance from centre of gravity of front implement front ballast to middle of front axle b Tractor wheel base c Distance from middle of rear axle to middle of tractor link arm ball In case of towed machines Distance from middle of rear axle to middle of h...

Page 28: ...d from the operating instructions of the tractor into the table GH c d TV b 0 2 TL b a b GV min GV a TH b x TL b b c d GH min GV a b TV b GH c d b Tv tat 4 Calculation of the actual total weight Enter the result of the calculated total weight and the permissible total weight from the operating instructions of the tractor into the table 5 Calculation of the real rear axle load Enter the result of t...

Page 29: ...20 SW 1 Seed wagon see operating instructions SW 12000 SD 2 Hydraulic cylinders for wings 3 Seed distributor towers 4 Undercarriage wheels rear 5 Support wheels rear 6 Bout marker 7 SingleDisc coulter 8 Lateral additional weights 9 Front support wheels 25 ...

Page 30: ... based hydraulic oil Do not mix mineral oils with organic or ester oils The hydraulic circulation of the tractor must contain mineral based hydraulic oil Oil purity acc to ISO 4406 18 16 13 Always plug in all hydraulic lines Otherwise components may get damaged because of interrelated functions Ensure cleanliness and tight fit of all plug and socket connections Observe the notes on hydraulics and ...

Page 31: ...ional retraction of the piston rods Engage the parking brake of the tractor before attaching or removing the clips Secure the machine with wheel chocks against rolling away Nobody may be about in the area of the tractor cab at this time Lock control units mechanically or electrically depending on the version Make sure when placing or removing clips that the control units are not operated by any ot...

Page 32: ... No Desig Colour Function 1 L yellow Blinker left 2 54 g 3 31 white Earth 4 R green Blinker right 5 58 R brown Rear light right 6 54 red Brake light 7 58 L black Rear light left WARNING Traffic accidents caused by defective lighting Ensure cleanliness and tight fit of the plug and socket connections Check the lighting before setting off Check warning boards and lighting equipment for cleanliness 2...

Page 33: ...ghten the wheel nuts wheel bolts after 50 km or 10 hours Retighten every day see maintenance overview Adjust shut off valve for 1 Road travel and wings 2 Field work 1 2 For uniform weight distribution load the outer wings with max 70 bar Tyre pressure 3 6 bar Check the tyre pressure at regular inter vals adapt if necessary see maintenance overview 29 ...

Page 34: ...les lines and hoses so that they will not be damaged during operation when cornering Check all plug and socket connections hy draulic electric and pneumatic for cleanli ness and firm seating Dirty connectors will contaminate the flowing media The connectors therefore become worn and this results in malfunctions and failures in the connected assembly groups Transport position WARNING Danger of road...

Page 35: ...ecting 1 Fold the machine see Folding 2 Check the bolts of the safety catch on both sides of the machine Safety catch Position Control unit Floating position Locked position Supply Hydraulic valve block Fan Position of control units during road travel 31 ...

Page 36: ...achine only while lifted out Before folding clean the area around the folding joints and the associated hydraulic cylinders Parking DANGER Serious accidents from loss of stability Park the machine only on a flat paved sur face Secure the machine with wheel chocks against rolling away Position the wheel chocks under the side of the tyres pointing to the downward slope NOTE Clean the machine and pre...

Page 37: ...the safety catch 5 Remove the bolts on both sides of the safety catch 6 Set the valve on the connection to the seed wagon to the Field position Folding 1 Lifting out the coulter 2 Set the valve on the connection to the seed wagon to the Road Wings position 3 Select Wings in the E Manager operate the control unit and fold completely 4 Insert the bolts of the safety catch on both sides of the machin...

Page 38: ...djustment lever 8 Seed hose Drill shoes The drill shoes open the seed furrows and keep them clear for the placement of the seed The drill shoes also keep the coulter discs and trap rollers free of dirt Check drill shoes regularly for function and wear Adjust or replace the drill shoes if worn 1 2 4 3 If the coulter disc is worn move the drill shoes toward the top via the row of holes 1 The distanc...

Page 39: ...the indexing bolt 1 Lift the trap roller until the side plate is located over the indexing bolt Engage the indexing bolt 1 Closing rollers Depending on the field conditions the required pressure may adjusted in different steps 1 a b 2 4 3 5 Let the lever on the torsion spring a engage in one of the three positions 1 2 or 3 The pressure applied increases from position 1 to 3 The other end of the to...

Page 40: ...ten the screw Preferably set a larger angle of attack for heavy soil Depth guidance wheels The depth guidance wheels shall rest against the coulter discs while they can still be turned easily by hand The distance of the coulter disc can be adjusted by adding or removing shims Disassemble the depth guidance wheel and add or remove shims 1 Attach the depth guidance wheel tighten the screws 1 a Shims...

Page 41: ...he depth guidance rollers are mounted ec centrically to the coulter discs By adjusting the lever 2 the position of the depth guidance roller to the coulter body 3 and thereby the working depth is changed The depth setting is made on the row of teeth 4 1 2 4 3 1 Basic setting approx 46 cm Pull up the lever 2 Adjust the depth guiding rollers and have the spring on the row of teeth engage 4 Adjust al...

Page 42: ...set pre loading pressure during sowing to relieve the frame centre section and to better distribute the weight of the machine The pressure for the preload of the wings builds up when lowering the coulter and may not be greater than 70 bar Working speed The working speed depends on the field condi tions soil type crop residues etc seed seed quantity coulters and other factors NOTE Operate somewhat ...

Page 43: ...Position of control units during use in the field Position Control unit Floating position Locked position Supply Hydraulic valve block Fan 39 ...

Page 44: ...and are they free of water and deposits Are all air lines between fan and coulters leak tight and firmly connected Does air flow uniformly out of all coulters Has the air volume been set correctly on the fan Does the seed bounce out of the seed furrow or remain in the pipes and cause blockage Is the air separator on the head free of block age and deposits Are the solenoid valves installed in the c...

Page 45: ...nd cleaned Deposits on the protective grid restrict the air flow and thus lead to blockage in the seed pipes Deposits on the fan impeller cause unbalance The bearing will thereby be overloaded and can be damaged Fan speed The fan speed required depends on several factors Configuration of the pneumatic system Design of the hopper Travel speed Properties and quantity of seed or fertiliser To achieve...

Page 46: ...Machine Avatar Small seed Small seeds fertiliser Grain Grain fertiliser 12 20 SW 3 000 4 000 4 500 4 100 4 600 4 500 4 800 Fan speeds in rpm at 12 km h working speed direct drive 42 ...

Page 47: ...e underside of the shaft which shows the position of the valves This enables checking the rotary motion of the valve and its end position Marking of tram line valve position open If the tram line distribution box is equipped with a track width change over the track width must only be changed when the valves are open This can be checked on the terminal no tram line must be switched or by checking t...

Page 48: ...and parked securely Do not use sticky dressings with seed They influence metering accuracy Check seed and hopper for foreign objects Regarding the calibration process refer to the operating instructions for the drill controls and the seed wagon 44 ...

Page 49: ...cm Row spacing cm Length of bout marker I cm 12 20 SW 1200 20 610 b b l Adjusting the aggressiveness a Bout marker disc adjustment Adjust the aggressiveness of the bout markers according to the soil conditions To do so loosen the hexagon screws a ad just the bout marker disc by turning the offset rod and retighten the hexagon screws a Check the working pattern of the bout marker in the field and c...

Page 50: ...condition For trouble free operation it is very important to carry out the necessary work for care and maintenance at the recommended intervals Cleaning Clean the machine thoroughly at regular inter vals and after the end of the season NOTE Do not clean electrical components and fan or hydraulic cylinders and bearings with a high pressure cleaner or direct water jet Housings screw fittings and bea...

Page 51: ... is the basis for a fully operable machine Properly serviced machines reduce the risk of failing and ensure economical use and operation of the machines Storage If the machine is to be shut down for a longer period of time If possible park the machine under a roof Completely empty and clean the seed and fertiliser hopper Reduce the coulter pressure adjustment to relieve the rubber elements Open th...

Page 52: ... necessary In use Hydraulics WARNING Lower all hydraulically lifted parts e g wings packer undercarriage etc to the ground before performing any work on the hydraulic system Depressurise the hydraulics on the tractor and implement side Empty the pressure accumulators Risk of scalding Allow hydraulic oil and hydraulic components heated during operation to cool down before any work on the hydraulic ...

Page 53: ...heels Check for damage cracks etc daily Check fastening retighten wheel nuts see above see above Check air pressure 400 60 15 5 3 6 bar daily Bearings of carrying axle journals Check clearance and adjust if necessary must only be carried out by an expert workshop 120 h 6 months Safety installations Lighting and warning boards Check condition and function daily Warning and safety stickers Check tha...

Page 54: ...olt lubricate 8 Push rod pipe lubricate 6 Front support wheels lubricate 4 Support wheels rear lubricate 4 Undercarriage wheels rear lubricate 6 Bout marker lubricate 6 Lubricate propshaft on fan drive with PTO 2 see instructions for propshaft Lubrication points with the addition 2x can be found on either side of the machine C 2x 2x 2x 2x 2x 2x 50 ...

Page 55: ...he disposal of auxiliary and operating me dia as well as other chemicals you must strictly comply with the specifications in the respective safety data sheets Decommissioning If the machine is no longer suitable for use and needs to be disposed of it must be decommis sioned All machine parts must be separated by material and passed on to environmentally friendly waste disposal or recycling Attenti...

Page 56: ...2 4 0 6 1 8 9 10 4 6 1 00 5 5 6 8 10 4 15 3 17 9 7 1 00 9 3 11 5 17 2 25 30 8 1 25 13 6 16 8 25 37 44 8 1 00 14 5 18 27 40 47 10 1 50 26 6 33 50 73 86 10 1 25 28 35 53 78 91 12 1 75 46 56 86 127 148 12 1 25 50 62 95 139 163 14 2 00 73 90 137 201 235 14 1 50 79 96 150 220 257 16 2 00 113 141 214 314 369 16 1 50 121 150 229 336 393 18 2 50 157 194 306 435 509 18 1 50 178 220 345 491 575 300 20 2 50 ...

Page 57: ...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 0 156 0 176 3 5 8 15 9 95 0 108 5 149 1 169 5 216 0 244 0 3 4 19 1 169 5 189 8 271 1 298 3 380 0 427 0 7 8 22 2 176 3 196 6 433 9 474 5 610 0 678 0 1 25 4 257 6 278 0 650 8 718 6 915 2 1017 1 1 8 28 6 359 3 406 8 813 5 908 4 1302 1458 1 1 4 31 8 508 5 562 7 1139 1261...

Page 58: ... allocated to the individual outlets on the seed bar through numbering NOTE Uniform seed placement can only be ensured when the seed transport to the coulters is working Observe correct hose installation Arrangement of hose routing depending on the equipment used 54 ...

Page 59: ... 21 23 22 25 27 26 36 32 35 42 40 37 39 41 43 46 44 45 47 48 49 Schar Verteilerausgang 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 12 11 10 8 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 24 1 29 28 34 33 31 38 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 Schar Verteilerausgang Distributor outlet no Coulter No 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 ...

Page 60: ...l shoes 49 Drill unit 34 49 E Environment 51 F Fan 40 41 Fan blades 41 Fan speed 41 Folding 32 33 Foreword 4 H Headland 38 Height 19 Hydraulic hoses 26 Hydraulics 10 26 48 49 I Installation 18 L Length 19 Liability 4 Lighting 28 Lubrication 46 Lubrication points 50 M Maintenance 13 46 48 Maximum speed 9 Metering unit 40 P Packer 12 Parking 32 Plug 28 Pneumatic system 40 41 Press rollers 49 Pressur...

Page 61: ...ransport 8 Transport height 19 Transport position 30 Transport width 8 19 Trap rollers 35 49 Type approval 9 Type plate 21 U Unfolding 33 Uniformer 35 Use in the field 11 38 W Warranty 4 Waste disposal 51 Weight 19 Wheel nuts 48 Wheels brakes 49 Width 19 Working width 19 57 ...

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Page 63: ...chnical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only Subject to technical product revisions HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 92421 Schwandorf Tel 49 94 31 7143 0 Fax 49 94 31 7143 9200 E Mail info horsch com ...

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