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Table of contents

1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................

1.1

Foreword .................................................................................................................................................

1.2

Notes on representation...........................................................................................................................

1.2.1

Warning notes .............................................................................................................................

1.2.2

Instructions ..................................................................................................................................

2 Safety and responsibility ....................................................................................................................... 10

2.1

Intended use ............................................................................................................................................ 10

2.2

Operating Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 10

2.3

Qualification of personnel ........................................................................................................................ 10
2.3.1

Groups of operators..................................................................................................................... 11

2.4

Personal protective outfit ......................................................................................................................... 12

2.5

Safety in traffic ......................................................................................................................................... 12

2.6

Safety in operation ................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6.1

Commissioning ............................................................................................................................ 13

2.6.2

Damage to the machine............................................................................................................... 13

2.6.3

Hitching and uncoupling .............................................................................................................. 14

2.6.4

Hydraulics .................................................................................................................................... 14

2.6.5

Brake system................................................................................................................................ 14

2.6.6

Propshaft / PTO-shaft................................................................................................................... 15

2.6.7

Overhead lines ............................................................................................................................. 15

2.6.8

Technical limiting values............................................................................................................... 16

2.6.9

Use in the field............................................................................................................................. 16

2.7

Changing equipment / wear items............................................................................................................ 16

2.8

Fertiliser and dressed seed........................................................................................................................ 17

2.9

Environmental protection ......................................................................................................................... 17

2.10 Retrofitting and conversions ..................................................................................................................... 17

2.11 Spare parts ............................................................................................................................................... 18

2.12 Care and maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 18

2.13 Danger zone............................................................................................................................................. 19

2.14 Safety stickers .......................................................................................................................................... 20

2.14.1 Positions of safety stickers............................................................................................................ 22

3 Commissioning...................................................................................................................................... 23

3.1

Delivery .................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.2

Transport ................................................................................................................................................. 23

3.3

Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.1

Adjusting the height of the drawbar eye/spherical cap ................................................................. 24

4 Technical data....................................................................................................................................... 25

4.1

Technical data .......................................................................................................................................... 25

4.2

Type plate ................................................................................................................................................ 26

4.3

Requirements on the tractor..................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.1

Calculating the ballasting ............................................................................................................. 28

Summary of Contents for Maestro 16 SX

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Maestro 16 SX 60026387 01 03 2021 en TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE...

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Page 3: ...Hydraulics 14 2 6 5 Brake system 14 2 6 6 Propshaft PTO shaft 15 2 6 7 Overhead lines 15 2 6 8 Technical limiting values 16 2 6 9 Use in the field 16 2 7 Changing equipment wear items 16 2 8 Fertilise...

Page 4: ...in the field 51 6 4 2 Checks 52 7 Pneumatic system 54 7 1 Overview 54 7 2 Tank 55 7 3 Central distributor MTS 57 7 4 Combination fan 59 7 5 Fertiliser equipment 60 7 5 1 Fertiliser fan with direct dri...

Page 5: ...rce 119 13 3 Brake system 120 13 3 1 Pneumatic brake 120 13 4 Filling auger 124 13 5 Agitator shaft 127 14 Troubleshooting 128 15 Care and maintenance 131 15 1 Maintenance overview 131 15 1 1 After 10...

Page 6: ...s Winkler Dokumentationsbevollm chtigter Philipp Horsch Gesch ftsf hrer Hubertus Bultmann Leiter Forschung Entwicklung Translation of EC Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer HORSCH Maschinen Gmb...

Page 7: ...of machine Please enter the corresponding data into the following list upon reception of the machine Serial number Machine type Year of construction Initial use Accessories Dealer address Name Road Pl...

Page 8: ...ive and regular maintenance and inspection Transport Trained personnel of our service and sales partners will provide orientation on how to operate and maintain the machine By submitting the acknowled...

Page 9: ...ant notes Instructions for actions and their elements are marked by different symbols Prerequisites for instructions for actions 1 Instructions for actions alternative and in warning notes arrow tips...

Page 10: ...ffic law must also be complied with Any other kind of use of the machine contradicting the above is considered not as intended especially connecting attachment to an agricultural tractor that is not s...

Page 11: ...he owner of the machine must Regulate the area of responsibility competence and monitoring of personnel Train and instruct the personnel Make the operating instructions accessible for the operator Ens...

Page 12: ...and total weight in order to ensure sufficient steering and braking capabilities The weight of the tractor must at least be equivalent to the curb weight of the machine The front axle must be loaded w...

Page 13: ...nctioning before the machine is put into operation Check nuts and bolts especially the ones on wheels and cultivation tools regu larly for tight fit and retighten if necessary Check the tyre pressure...

Page 14: ...system Depressurise the hydraulics on the tractor and implement side The hydraulic system is under high pressure Check all lines hoses and screwed connections regularly for leaks and any visible exte...

Page 15: ...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 propsh...

Page 16: ...issioning the machine Ensure sufficient visibility Check the condition of the cultivation tools and their mounting before use Driving stability may be affected in the following situations especially w...

Page 17: ...nvironment Pick up drained operating materials with absorbent material or sand fill it into a leak tight tank and dispose of in accordance with statutory regulations 2 10 Retrofitting and conversions...

Page 18: ...t rolling away Depressurise the hydraulic system and lower or support the implement Prior to working on the electrical system disconnect it from the electric cur rent supply When performing welding wo...

Page 19: ...er slowly and unnoticed Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can result in severe or even fatal physical injuries 1 Do not stand under lifted loads Lower such loads to the ground first 2 Instru...

Page 20: ...e safety stickers must be replaced immediately 3 Affix the specified safety stickers on spare parts 00380054 No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine 00380055 Before commissioning the machine...

Page 21: ...eye injuries do not look directly at the beam area when the radar sensor is switched on 00380986 In case of a negative drawbar load the drawbar may jerk upward when unhitching Lower the seed bar all t...

Page 22: ...ep sufficient distance to hot surfaces 04002623 Danger of poisoning No drinking water 2 14 1 Positions of safety stickers The positions of the safety stickers depend on the equipment Safety stickers w...

Page 23: ...and lifting gear with adequate lifting capacity and approval Points with the associated stickers Strapping point must not be used for load suspension When using other lifting points pay careful attent...

Page 24: ...ourself with the ma chine 1 Take loosely delivered parts off the machine 2 Remove all parts from the hoppers 3 Check all important screw connections 4 Lubricate all lubrication points 5 Check the air...

Page 25: ...ide wheel cm 40 Press rollers cm 30 33 Tyre spacing cm inches 70 75 80 30 Drilling depth cm 1 5 9 Tyre sizes Please enter all tyre sizes and pressures incl support wheels Tyre size seed wagon 520 85 R...

Page 26: ...d 9 Technically permissible axle load axles 1 2 3 Information on year of manufacture Year of manufacture in VIN Vehicle Identification Number coded Embossed when basic vehicle or undercarriage is manu...

Page 27: ...trol ISOBUS Current demand during operation 50 A Hydraulics Number of dual acting control units 1 hydraulic functions 1 hydraulic fan direct drive overpres sure and seed with adjustable flow rate 1 hy...

Page 28: ...ctor GH Total weight of rear implement In case of towed machines Maximum permissible drawbar load for road transport GV Total weight of front implement front ballast a Distance from front implement fr...

Page 29: ...esult of the calculated total weight and the permissible total weight from the operating instructions of the tractor into the table 5 Calculation of the actual rear axle load Enter the result of the c...

Page 30: ...operating instructions Two times the permissible tyre load bearing ca pacity Minimum front bal lasting for rear implements GV min _____ kg Minimum rear ballast ing for front implement GH min _____ kg...

Page 31: ...et 7 Fertiliser distributor tower 3 Support 8 Seed hopper 4 Wheels undercarriage 9 Fertiliser hopper 5 Support wheels 1 0 Drill unit 6 Fertiliser coulter 1 1 Radar sensor position Hand washing tank WA...

Page 32: ...c cylinders Limbs may be pinched or crushed by unintentional retraction of the piston rods Park the machine to attach or remove the clips with the parking brake pulled Order persons to leave the area...

Page 33: ...tail light C 3 Lamp blinker Number Designation 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...

Page 34: ...ified stickers to spare parts 00380212 Always plug in all hydraulic lines Other wise components could be damaged be cause of interconnected hydraulic func tions 00380242 The return flow pressure at th...

Page 35: ...1 MTS Main Tank Supply 2 Overpressure fan 00385802 Preload pressure on the coulter discs single coulter disc min 100 bar 00380210 Ensure leak tightness of seed hopper and the entire pneumatic system...

Page 36: ...rk only by operators trained by HORSCH 00385971 00385971 Jack lifting point 00380359 Retighten the wheel nuts bolts for the first time after 50 km or 10 hours see maintenance overview 00385489 510 003...

Page 37: ...e appropriate torque 00384081 Check the tyre pressure at regular inter vals adapt if necessary see mainten ance overview 00385488 300 00385488 Tighten with the appropriate torque 00385581 Speed PTO sh...

Page 38: ...972 Pressure gauge for AutoForce 2 sectional 1 Section 1 Area outside the tracks 2 Section 2 Area near the tracks 00385569 Fan speed setting 1 Fan fertiliser 3 Fan Vacuum 00380093 Observe the oil type...

Page 39: ...5 5 Hydraulics WARNING Risk of serious accidents and injuries from unintentional hydraulic movements Secure or lock the control units on the tractor Instruct persons to leave the slewing range of fold...

Page 40: ...s 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 pressure accumulator in...

Page 41: ...r persons to leave the manoeuvring area around the machine Instruct persons to leave the area between tractor and machine No person must be present in the danger zone when the tractor approaches the m...

Page 42: ...ve the tractor to the machine and set the brake 3 Couple the machine Machines with drawbar eye Position the drawbar by cranking on the support to be able to release the bolt Release the bolt and move...

Page 43: ...s Before driving off Clean all picked up soil from the entire machine Check function of lighting system Lock the control units mechanically or electrically depending on the version during transport tr...

Page 44: ...liser coulter Turn the fertiliser coulter at the connecting point to the frame upward 1 Folding the machine in see section Folding in 2 Switch off the E Manager Position of control units during road t...

Page 45: ...d fertiliser equipment Fertiliser is aggressive and speeds up the corrosion process It especially attacks galvanised components like bolts Clean all metering units Preferably park the drill in a shed...

Page 46: ...parking the trap rollers must not rest on the ground They would otherwise shortly be out of order because of resting damages You should either support the frame high enough or disassemble the trap rol...

Page 47: ...on a level and firm surface CAUTION Damages to the machine Before folding in clean the area around the folding joints and the associated hydraulic cylinders 6 3 1 Unfolding WARNING Risk of accident th...

Page 48: ...RNING Risk of accident through uncontrolled machine movements All fans must be turned off during the entire folding process Close the lock valve on the drawbar before each folding process Never switch...

Page 49: ...perating instructions 6 To observe the transport width 3 m fully retract both support wheels using the screw adjustments and secure with locking nuts CAUTION Danger of damage to the machine Fully fold...

Page 50: ...ior to use in the field for approx 5 min at idle speed Working speed The appropriate working speed depends on the field conditions soil type harvest residues etc the seed seed quantity and other facto...

Page 51: ...in the field has been started a warning tone will sound from the start of fertiliser metering to the start of single grain metering This gives the driver the pos sibility to check the delay Due to th...

Page 52: ...ted without being mixed up by mistake Check the pressures on the pressure gauges on the seed hopper see also the chapter Pneumatic system Are all air lines between fan and coulters leak tight and firm...

Page 53: ...units been correctly adjusted Has the trap roller been adjusted correctly Have the fitting press rollers been selected and correctly adjusted Have the clearing stars option been adjusted correctly Is...

Page 54: ...3 4 5 6 7 2 1 Overpressure MTS fan left hopper side 5 Fertiliser fan 2 Air distributor overpressure MTS with lever 6 Fertiliser metering unit 3 Distributor overpressure seed bar frame 7 Fertiliser di...

Page 55: ...rtiliser micro granular compound fan 10 Fertiliser distributor tower Pressure gauge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 AutoForce 2 4 sectional 5 Central distributor MTS fan 2 AutoForce 1 sectional without Auto Force 6 C...

Page 56: ...ing pin 1 Use the lever to fold down the railing Pressure hopper Both pressure hopper and attachments must be absolutely leaktight during use Leaks lead to metering errors WARNING Danger of crushing w...

Page 57: ...m 80 and graphite 20 to the seed see accessory pack of the machine This is beneficial for metering quality torque demand wear and static charge Add an amount of 35 70 ml per 100 l see or 25 50 ml per...

Page 58: ...the blind plug into the slot and press it down 4 NOTE Check all closures on the central distributor after cleaning Seed jammed at the maintenance flaps causes leaks Air losses in the area of the cent...

Page 59: ...timal setting must be found in the field 1 Adjusting the fan speed Guide values Maize 4 700 rpm Sunflowers 3 200 3 700 rpm Soy 4 800 5 300 rpm 2 Check the set air pressure on the pressure gauge The va...

Page 60: ...ns in the fertiliser transport or its distribution during drilling all connections and the covering must be tightly closed NOTE Air losses cause metering errors Metering unit with fall sluice Half wid...

Page 61: ...n the tractor speed drops or other hydraulic functions are activated Fertiliser fan The generated air flow conveys the fertiliser from the fall sluice to the coulters The required air quantity depends...

Page 62: ...tervals to prevent a restriction in air flow and resulting blockage 2 Clean any dirt or deposits from the fan blades to prevent unbalance and dam age to impeller and bearing 3 Retighten the clamping t...

Page 63: ...any tension Match height and distance Anti twist lock The PTO shaft speed should not be chosen too high This would result in increased oil temperature Depending on the fertiliser quantity a speed of 7...

Page 64: ...er fan must be driven when adjusting the coulter pressure The coulter pressure can be adjusted via the drill controls The currently possible max coulter pressure is displayed on the pressure gauge on...

Page 65: ...st only be fallen short of if the correct distribution at a lower speed was determined during measurement of the transverse distribution Fan speed too low With a too low fan speed fertiliser may remai...

Page 66: ...the hoses Clean the protective suction grid at regular intervals to prevent a restriction in air flow and resulting blockage Deposits on the fan impeller cause unbalance The bearing will thereby be ov...

Page 67: ...gap between impeller and intake side must remain as small as possible 2 Clean the clamping faces from oil and grease 3 The clamping screws must be tightened uniformly and in several steps Use a plast...

Page 68: ...ted Protective fan grid soiled Oil cooler dirty PTO shaft speed too high Reduce power and check oil level Check pressure on fan Change oil and oil filter Clean protective fan grid Clean radiator fins...

Page 69: ...e grain drilling are attached to the drill unit 4 5 6 8 1 7 9 2 3 Drill unit variant with MTS central tank supply 1 Metering unit 2 Parallelogram 3 Fertiliser coulter 4 Clearing stars 5 Coulter discs...

Page 70: ...disc again with the screw 1 Tighten the screws with 140 Nm 5 Make this change to both coulter discs 6 Check for pre tension and free rotation 7 Readjust the spacing of the depth guide wheels to the co...

Page 71: ...upport skid The clearing unit can be installed or removed without dismantling the coulter discs 1 Attach the special tool supplied to the hook of the clearing unit or the support skid and use it to pu...

Page 72: ...8 Drill unit 72 60026387 01 03 2021 en Coulter disc Trap roller Clearing unit support skid 1 Adjust the position of the trap rollers if the coulter discs are worn...

Page 73: ...heels as close to the coulter discs as possible How ever they should contact the coulter discs too tightly Check Lift and release the depth guide wheels They must drop down by their own weight 1 2 3 4...

Page 74: ...wheel with reduced inside diameter The soil is compacted less in the area of the seed furrow 8 1 2 1 Setting the drilling depth The drilling depth of the coulter discs is limited by the depth guide wh...

Page 75: ...on the drill units behind the tractor tracks a greater drilling depth may need to be set on these drill units Regularly check wear and drilling depth on the drill units behind the tractor tracks NOTE...

Page 76: ...ter discs are worn move the trap rollers to the corresponding position depending on the diameter of the coulter discs see section Coulter disc Coulter system 15 Please note when parking the machine Th...

Page 77: ...e seed placement with every change to the press rollers Any change of setting can affect the seed placement Variants Select between different press rollers depending on the type of soil Rubber press r...

Page 78: ...ets recommended on very light soils Rubber press rollers wide version Displacing the axle In case of blockage caused by stones or harvest residues one of the two press rollers can be moved forward The...

Page 79: ...ubmersion depth Finger press wheel Rubber narrow spike press wheel Compaction through coulter discs and depth guide rollers are removed recommended on lighter locations not for shallow seed e g sugar...

Page 80: ...spike press wheel 2 Fertiliser coulter 3 Rubber press roller 1 Attach the finger or spike press wheel 1 on the respective side of the fertiliser coulter 2 2 Attach the rubber press roller 3 offset to...

Page 81: ...components Profiled press rollers Width 50 mm recommended for dry conditions recommended on sandy light soils recommended for fine seeds Profiled press rollers 8 1 5 Clearing stars option The clearin...

Page 82: ...on the hole pattern via the adjustment bolts The stop position toward the top or bottom increases in this case each from position 1 to 9 1 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 1 Limit toward the top...

Page 83: ...and insert the adjustment bolt so that the upper bolt 1 points to the in side and the lower bolt 2 to the outside 2 1 Limit toward the bottom soft soil conditions 4 Align and insert the adjustment bo...

Page 84: ...8 Drill unit 84 60026387 01 03 2021 en Fixed position 5 Align and insert the adjustment bolt so that both bolts point to the inside...

Page 85: ...on the terminal see operating instructions for the drill controls as well as AutoForce 2 Check the activation of the coulter pressure on the pressure gauge Mechanical coulter pressure Springs are att...

Page 86: ...holder with the spring to the desired position 4 Insert the bolt in the new position The locking bow must point upwards 5 The bows could otherwise be damaged at the bottom and the pins could fall out...

Page 87: ...Pneumatic hose vacuum 3 Pneumatic hose seed acceleration 4 Row Module Planter RMP 5 Engine 6 Barrel transition 7 Metering unit 8 Pneumatic hose pressure compensation 10 2 Components 10 2 1 Motor moto...

Page 88: ...fault enter the error code in the HORSCH Error codes app and follow the corresponding action instructions 10 2 2 Metering unit CAUTION Risk of crushing on the metering unit Do not reach into the rotat...

Page 89: ...ble depending on the type of fruit and properties of the seed Thousand Seed Weight TSW see also Metering system settings table AirSpeed The metering discs differ regarding the number of rows of holes...

Page 90: ...rd Check the setting again and readjust 3 Open the grain feed gate further or position it upward Check the setting again and readjust Separator The contours on the separator 1 remove excess grains fro...

Page 91: ...times between grain signals and use this information to calculate the variation coefficient drilling accuracy faults and double seeds The Barrel and the sensor must therefore be correctly assembled an...

Page 92: ...arts only if they are mechanically suppor ted with suitable means 4 Check the correct installation on the drill unit from underneath The Barrel is seated firmly in the opening when properly installed...

Page 93: ...it behind the peak until it is completely blocked Barrel with starting blockage NOTE The sensor is unable to detect faults in the lower section of the barrel The sensor can only trigger an alarm only...

Page 94: ...ts Do not use power screwdrivers 6 Do not damage the cables 7 When assembling housing parts join the individual parts correctly applying only slight pressure 10 3 2 Changing and adjusting components V...

Page 95: ...mately flush with the housing and the separator An angle of rotation from one hole to the next 1 causes an axial feed of 0 16 mm 4 Insert the cotter pin NOTE If the cotter pin is not inserted the mete...

Page 96: ...ft to the stop position 3 6 Check the distance of the metering disc to the housing see Adjusting the metering disc 7 Position and fasten the removed housing half Ejection wheel Depending on the meteri...

Page 97: ...scs with number of holes green 11 95 white 20 96 1 Push on the ejection wheel when changing it so that the side shown points to ward the outside Separator 1 Press the leaf spring 1 down for assembly a...

Page 98: ...uccessful install the matching components on all drill units and perform the same settings on all metering units 7 If the separation quality is not satisfactory install the metering disc with the next...

Page 99: ...d installed Has the grain feed gate been set correctly Is the Overpressure correctly adjusted Have the hoses and cables been securely fastened to the metering unit Metering disc reference value Number...

Page 100: ...7 01240781 1 1 1 row of holes 60029336 1 0 1 row of holes 01240800 30 x 4 0 mm 01240740 01 Edible sunflowers Sweet maize 3 5 20 50 7 01240781 1 0 1 row of holes 01240800 30 x 4 5 mm 01240745 Maize 5...

Page 101: ...1 row of holes 01240800 95 x 1 5 mm 60014940 Rape coated Canola Kit 01242798 1 3 10 40 11 01244281 1 0 1 row of holes 01240800 96 x 3 0 mm 01242503 Soy 2 3 35 50 20 01240782 2 0 2 rows of holes 01240...

Page 102: ...in case of negative changes Sowing soy When sowing soy the seed is not correctly detected to 100 by the sensor The placement must therefore strictly be inspected in the field 1 Read the nominal seed...

Page 103: ...h the cleaning brush provided 4 Do not damage the lens of the sensor during this process Do not use any pointed or sharp objects for cleaning 4 NOTE Drilling errors up to stopping of the metering unit...

Page 104: ...0 3 5 Troubleshooting Seed problems and errors may develop amongst others during grain pick up 1 on the separator 2 at grain dispensing 3 at the seals 4 or on the Barrel 1 2 3 4 Possible problems and...

Page 105: ...disc is pushed against the housing and will jam against it 1 Access the function for clearing or reverse rotation of the motor in the drill controls Diagnostics area row computer See also operating i...

Page 106: ...ilt up ridges are pressed down again 2 1 Drill unit with single disc coulter 1 Scraper 2 Depth guide roller and coulter disc WARNING Serious crushing due to lowering dropping machine parts Support the...

Page 107: ...hould rest on the ground with as little pressure as possible when working in the field Aluminium clips can be inserted on the hydraulic cylinders of the rail Hydraulic cylinder single disc coulter lef...

Page 108: ...e hydraulic cylinders are selected hydraulically together with the distributor tower 1 After unfolding press again until a preload pressure of at least 100 bar is indic ated at the pressure gauge Use...

Page 109: ...4 in the order shown on the bolt basic setting 3 Tighten the nuts until the rubber washers are pressed apart to the diameter of the shims 6 6 7 1 mm The bottom edge of the scraper must now rest again...

Page 110: ...isc 2 Lock screw 1 with nut 2 counter Maintenance Check the depth guide rollers every day for damage free rotation and firm seating The inner running face must touch the coulter discs Adjust as requir...

Page 111: ...r for normal hopper with rape brushes CAUTION Risk of crushing on the metering unit Do not reach into the rotating metering unit Whenever performing assembly work on the motor mount it with the bore f...

Page 112: ...g the metering unit The housing must not be warped when bolting it 12 1 1 Rotors for double fall sluices On machines with double fall sluice and two seed boxes a rotor design with sym metric graduatio...

Page 113: ...ssembled supporting plate cause metering er rors during sowing The sealing lip must not be torn or damaged replace the sealing lip at least once a year Install the side cover with the sealing lip in t...

Page 114: ...to the ground by a guide plate Clean the suction are every day with compressed air Otherwise the correct functioning of the injector can no longer be assured In order to avoid repair related downtimes...

Page 115: ...en 115 12 2 1 Plug assignment on motor In case of cable break or repair work on the plug the cables can be connected by soldering However the use of crimping contacts is recommended Pin Cable 1 blue 2...

Page 116: ...nges or replace the gasket Depending on the granulate quantity the metering unit can be fitted with different augers The actual displacement depends on various factors and can therefore only be de ter...

Page 117: ...d gran ulate Allow the metering augers to run in for at least 10 min before calibration 10 For calibration remove the bottom covering and hook the calibration bag to the frame place it under the openi...

Page 118: ...s open the gate valve further or increase the fan speed Transverse distribution The effect of insufficient air and poor transverse distribution is difficult to be recog nized or only after the seed ha...

Page 119: ...can be directed onto a deflector plate Loosen the nut and fold the deflector plate down After each conversion tighten the nut with the spanner 13 2 AutoForce See separate operating instructions AutoF...

Page 120: ...lling over Park the machine only on level ground with sufficient load bearing capacity Towed machine Engage the tractor brake before releasing the brake Secure the machine with wheel chocks against ro...

Page 121: ...The machine always needs to be secured with the parking brake 1 to prevent it from rolling away in case of a pressure loss in the service brake For this purpose pull the parking brake button down Rele...

Page 122: ...al auxiliary release device 1 2 Spring accumulator brake cylinder with installed release device 1 1 Place wheel chocks under the wheels 2 Remove the threaded rod from the parking position 2 and fasten...

Page 123: ...overs or a plastic bag to pro tect against damage caused by moisture Adjusting the brake lever every 6 months 1 Unscrew the spring accumulator see Auxiliary release device 1 2 Turn the adjustment scre...

Page 124: ...lways be in the STOP position before folding Turn the three way valve to the STOP position after the power supply fails Make sure before reactivation that no persons are present in the danger zone WAR...

Page 125: ...the pipe by the connecting flange when swinging out 1 Open the lock on the connecting flange 2 Remove the funnel from the parking position on the hopper support 3 Carefully loosen the tommy screw of...

Page 126: ...gine Folding in 1 Remove the funnel from the pipe 2 Place a suitable container under the folding spot to take up residues from the auger tube 3 Unlock the auger tube and fold it up 4 Carefully tighten...

Page 127: ...s and vibration and can adhere to the hopper To prevent this the fertiliser is loosened up with two agitator fingers The agitator fingers are operated by a hydraulic cylinder 1 outside the fertiliser...

Page 128: ...ing level of the metering disc see section Meter ing unit Metering disc too small Switch to larger metering disc Wrong scraper Replace the scraper Intake grille overpressure fan soiled Clean the Intak...

Page 129: ...cessary Wrong row spacing configured Check the row spacing in the E Man ager on the parameter screen Trap roller worn or damaged Check trap roller and replace if ne cessary Seed grains are scattered W...

Page 130: ...ibration cover tower or hoses leaking Eliminate leakages Fan suction filter blocked Clean the suction area Deposits in the distributor Clean the distributor Not enough fertiliser is placed Calibration...

Page 131: ...conditions Prior to delivery the machine was checked at the factory and by the HORSCH sales partner to ensure the optional condition of the machine To maintain troublefree operation it is important t...

Page 132: ...e crimp sleeve year month and the hose quarter year for this purpose Hose Crimp sleeve Depending on the conditions of use e g weather influences or in case of higher strains on the machine the hoses m...

Page 133: ...wheels and press rollers Check state wear bearing play and light movement daily Depth guidance wheels Check the scraping effect on the coulter discs 40 h Check contact of inner running face on the co...

Page 134: ...c lines Check for damage 40 h Hydraulics Hydraulic system and com ponents Check all hydraulic components and hoses for function leak tight ness fastening and chafing 40 h Leak oil return flow Return f...

Page 135: ...ion agent Check all screw and plug and socket connections for firm seating see torque table Check frame and connecting pieces for condition and tight fit Check electrical lines for damage and replace...

Page 136: ...by a qualified shop or tyre service if not fully knowledgeable about the procedure and or not all tools are available In case of large wheels they must be changed with two persons if no special device...

Page 137: ...ear 7 Adjust the tripod trestle to the correct length and put it under the axle 8 Loosen the wheel nuts and remove the wheel 9 Attach the new wheel and fasten it Tighten all wheel nuts crosswise 1 2 3...

Page 138: ...ing off with water and soap Never clean the skin with petrol diesel or other solvents Observe the operating instructions of the grease gun used Lubrication points number of lubrication points in paren...

Page 139: ...Leave the fall sluice open for drying Clean the rotors inside the fertiliser metering unit with a brush and com pressed air Blow out coulters seed lines seed hopper metering unit and fan with com pre...

Page 140: ...longer period of time 1 Park the machine in a hall or under a roof if possible 2 Secure the machine with wheel chocks against rolling away 3 Loosen the parking brake if so equipped to prevent the bra...

Page 141: ...tely For the waste disposal of auxiliary and operating media as well as other chemicals the specifications in the respective safety data sheets must be strictly complied with 16 1 Decommissioning If t...

Page 142: ...Size in cm 3 6 12 24 38 66 NOTE Select the metering augers according to the following table If according to the table several metering augers can be used Select the auger with which the intended plac...

Page 143: ...heel nuts 4 8 5 8 8 8 10 9 12 9 3 0 50 0 9 1 1 1 8 2 6 3 0 4 0 70 1 6 2 0 3 1 4 5 5 3 5 0 80 3 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...

Page 144: ...arse thread Fine thread 1 4 6 4 5 6 6 3 8 6 9 8 12 2 13 5 5 16 7 9 10 8 12 2 17 6 19 0 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 8...

Page 145: ...ition machine and tractor toward each other to achieve the smallest oper ating length of the propshaft 3 Slide one half of the propshaft onto the PTO shaft of the tractor until the lock engages 4 Slid...

Page 146: ...must be at least 40 mm min 40 mm 7 Hold the propshaft halves against each other and transfer the dimension to the outer protective sleeve 8 Position the machine toward the tractor to achieve the larg...

Page 147: ...ppendix 17 60026387 01 03 2021 en 147 17 3 2 Shortening the propshaft 1 Unlock the safety funnel with a suitable tool e g a screwdriver 2 Pull off the safety funnel 3 Pull off the inner protective tub...

Page 148: ...17 Appendix 148 60026387 01 03 2021 en 4 Loosen the mounting screws on the elastic element all the way around 5 Unhook the elastic element with a suitable tool...

Page 149: ...st the elastic element and the outer protective tube against each other to unlock it 7 Remove the outer protective tube together with the elastic element 8 Shorten the inner and outer protective tube...

Page 150: ...spective protective tube 11 Carefully debur the two tube profiles each on the inside and outside remove the shavings and clean the profiles thoroughly 12 Propshafts with sealing ring Scribe the holes...

Page 151: ...151 Fasten the sealing ring 14 Slide the inner protective tube onto the profile tube 15 Slide on the safety funnel until it engages 16 Push the outer protective tube together with the elastic element...

Page 152: ...2 60026387 01 03 2021 en Position of outer protective tube not engaged 17 Twist the elastic element and the outer protective tube against each for both components to engage Position of outer protectiv...

Page 153: ...nting screws 19 Hook in the elastic element again using a suitable tool 20 Lubricate the outside surface of the inner protective tube 21 Push both propshaft haves together 22 Lubricate the propshaft a...

Page 154: ...ng and tyres Row spacing Tyres Telescope travel Rigging position 35 cm 580 70 R38 50 mm O 45 cm 520 85 R38 0 mm Basic position 45 cm 580 70 R38 0 mm Basic position 45 cm 300 95 R46 twin tyre 0 mm Basi...

Page 155: ...Appendix 17 60026387 01 03 2021 en 155...

Page 156: ...156 60026387 01 03 2021 en Notes...

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Page 158: ...All details on technical specifications and illustrations are approximate and non binding Subject to technical product revisions...

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