horsch Pronto 3 - 6 DC, Operating Instructions Manual

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Care and
Maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injuries during maintenance work
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Please observe the safety notes on care and
maintenance!
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Turn off the tractor and secure it against re -
activation. Lock manual control units in the
locked position.
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Secure the machine against lowering and
unexpected movements.
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Staying under unsecured raised machine
parts is prohibited.
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Carry out maintenance work on raised ma-
chine parts only if they are mechanically
supported with suitable means.
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Secure machine parts against falling when
dismantling them.
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The pneumatic system components may
come into contact with dressed seed and
fertiliser. Wear personal protective outfit when
cleaning; avoid contact with the escaping
exhaust air.
Your machine has been designed and built to
offer maximum performance, economy and
operator friendliness under a vast variety of
operating conditions.
Before delivery the machine was inspected at
the factory and by your dealer to make sure
that it is in optimal 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
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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 bearings are not waterproof
under high pressure.
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Spray the bearings of the DiscSystem with
penetrating oil after cleaning and before ex-
tended idle times.
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Before taking back into service turn the discs
by hand and check for free rotation.
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Clean the outside of the machine with water.
Open the fall sluice under the metering unit
so that entered water can flow off.
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Clean the cell wheel inside the metering unit
with a brush and compressed air.
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Blow out coulters, seed lines, seed hopper,
metering unit and fan with compressed air.
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When using fertiliser clean and rinse the
components thoroughly. Fertilisers are highly
aggressive and can cause corrosion.
Lubricating the machine
The machine should be lubricated at regular
intervals and each time after washing with a
pressure cleaner.
This ensures operability and reduces repair
costs and downtimes.
Hygiene
Lubricants and mineral oil products are no
danger to health as long as they are used as
instructed.
Avoid prolonged skin contact or the inhalation
of vapours.
Pay attention to the notes of the lubricant man-
ufacturers.
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