horsch Pronto 3 - 6 DC Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Maintenance 73,13,104,107

Maize distributor 95

Maximum speed 18,19

Metering error 75

Metering unit 57

Metering unit for micro metering 111

Micro-granulate facility 91

Packer 12,78

Parking 42

Parking brake 100

Parking brake maintenance 100

PPF 63

Pre-emergence markers 89

Press rollers 47

Pressure accumulator 10

Rape brushes 75

Ratio 34

Recycling 113

Releasing pump 100

Road transportation 8

Road travel 10

Rotor 71,73

Rotor change 72

Safety stickers 15

Screw connections 13

Sealing lip 72,73,76

Service 5

Service brake system 10

Speed 59

Spherical cap 108

Stickers 15,36

Storage 105

Technical data 18

Track loosener 83

Track loosening discs 84

Track loosening tines 83

Tractor change 38

Tractor link arm 22

Traffic

Tram line control 68

Transport 8

Transport height 18,19

Transport position 40

Transport width 8,18,19

Twin hopper 63

Unfolding 43

Uniformer 47

Use in the field

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Warranty 4

Waste disposal 113

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Summary of Contents for Pronto 3 - 6 DC

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 0208 05 2019 8044 Pronto 3 6 DC ...

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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: ..._______________ Philipp Horsch Geschäftsführer Sägerät Pronto 3 DC Pronto 4 DC starr Pronto 4 DC Pronto 6 DC Translation of EC Declaration of Conformity Directive 2006 42 EC The manufacturer HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 D 92421 Schwandorf hereby declares that the product Type this declaration refers to conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2...

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Page 6: ...onto 4 DC 31 Pronto 6 DC 32 Marking of hydraulic hoses 33 Aluminium clips 34 Lighting 35 Instruction stickers 36 Operation 38 Commissioning Tractor change 38 Connecting Parking 38 Connecting 39 Transport position 40 Parking 42 Folding 43 Unfolding 43 Folding 43 Use in the field 44 DiscSystem 45 Side plates 45 Coulter 46 TurboDisc coulter 46 Overview 46 Drilling depth setting 48 Coulter pressure 49...

Page 7: ...er 79 Heavy duty harrow 79 Setting 80 Dam harrow 82 Track loosener 83 Track loosening tines 83 Track loosening tines 84 Filling auger 85 Hopper attachment 87 WorkLight 87 WorkLight Pro 87 Hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment 88 Pre emergence markers 89 Micro granulate facility 91 Adjustment and operation 91 PPF System 93 Maize distributor 95 Mounting the maize distributor 95 DuoDrill 96 Drawbar e...

Page 8: ...ed 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 representati...

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: ...itable 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 on a machine that has not been shut down or is not secured against restarting HORSCH does not assume any liability for damages resulting from the unintended use of the machine Spare p...

Page 11: ...perating instructions accessible for the machine operator ensure that the operator has read and under stood the operating instructions Groups of operators Persons who work with the machine must have been trained for the different activities involved Instructed operators These persons must have been trained for their respective activities by the owner or other qualified experts This refers to the f...

Page 12: ...ht of the tractor must at least be equivalent to the curb weight of the machine The front axle must be loaded with at least 20 of the tractor weight For machines without brake select the weight of the tractor and the speed so that the ma chine can be managed securely under all conditions Remember the extended breaking distance For road transport the machine must be set to transport position The ma...

Page 13: ...ls see maintenance overview Damage to the machine Damage to the machine can impair the op erational safety of the machine and cause ac cidents This can lead to severe or even fatal physical injuries The following machine parts are particularly important for safety Hydraulics Brakes if available Connecting features Protective features Lighting If in doubt about the safety relevant status of the mac...

Page 14: ...g 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 Brake system Depending on the equipment the machin...

Page 15: ...the tractor motor is shut down Shut down the PTO shaft if the angles are too large The machine could become damaged Parts may be thrown off and injure persons Switch off the PTO shaft if it is no longer needed Ensure sufficient overlapping of profile tube and PTO shaft guard Allow PTO shaft locks to click into place Secure the PTO shaft guard with chains against rotating Before assembly disassembl...

Page 16: ...tures with any assembly work Do not use packer tyres or other rotating parts to climb on the machine These could rotate and you could be seriously injured by falling down Fertiliser and dressed seed Inappropriate handling of fertiliser and dressed seed can cause poisoning and death Follow the information given in the safety data sheet of the manufacturer If necessary ask the dealer for the safety ...

Page 17: ...and firm ground and secure it against rolling away Depressurise the hydraulic system and lower or support the implement Prior to working on the electrical system disconnect it from the electric current supply When performing welding work on the ma chine disconnect the cables from electronic components The ground connection must be as close as possible to the welding point Before cleaning the machi...

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: ...missioning the ma chine the operating instructions must be read and followed 00380055 Secure the machine with wheel chocks before uncoupling or parking 00381116 Caution for fluids spraying out under high pressure follow the notes in the operating instruc tions 00380133 Stay clear of the operating range of foldable machine parts 00380135 Shut the engine down and pull off the key before starting mai...

Page 20: ...Keep sufficient safety distance to the slewing range of the machine 00381117 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 17 ...

Page 22: ...r capacity micro granulate facility l 100 100 Number of coulters 20 28 Coulter pressure of seed coulter kg 5 120 5 120 Seed coulter press rollers Ø cm 34 34 width 5 cm 35 width 7 5 cm Row spacing cm 15 0 14 3 Number of PPF coulters 10 14 Coulter pressure PPF coulter kg max 200 max 200 Tyre packer size 7 50 16 AS 7 50 16 AS Tyre packer Ø cm 78 78 Working speed km h 10 20 10 20 Double acting control...

Page 23: ... granulate facility l 100 250 Number of coulters 28 40 Coulter pressure of seed coulter kg 5 120 5 120 Seed coulter press rollers Ø cm 34 34 width 5 cm 35 width 7 5 cm Row spacing cm 14 3 15 0 Number of PPF coulters 14 20 Coulter pressure PPF coulter kg max 200 max 200 Tyre packer size 7 50 16 AS 7 50 16 AS Tyre packer Ø cm 78 78 Working speed km h 10 20 10 20 Double acting control units 3 1 each ...

Page 24: ...ces Cat IV Pin diameter Cat IV II III Coupling point distances Cat II Pin diameter Cat III III IV Coupling point distances Cat III Pin diameter Cat IV Type plate The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame of the machine Data on the type plate Made in Germany SN Sitzenhof 1 D 92421 Schwandorf 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 Ve...

Page 25: ...Pronto 3 DC 3000 2950 6400 Pronto 4 DC Rigid version 4000 6800 2950 Pronto 4 DC 2950 3000 6900 Pronto 6 DC 3000 8200 3600 21 ...

Page 26: ...chment Pronto 3 DC 4 DC rigid 4 DC 6 DC Lubricate tractor link arm Cat II III III III IV Adjustable drawbar Ø bolt 40 50 mm Ball head K 80 Implement attachment tractor link arm III Coupling point distances Cat III Pin diameter Cat III IV Coupling point distances Cat IV Pin diameter Cat IV II III Coupling point distances Cat II Pin diameter Cat III III IV Coupling point distances Cat III Pin diamet...

Page 27: ...500 rpm Single hopper Twin hopper Pronto 3 4 DC rigid 50 l min Fan 25 l min 70 l min Fan 45 l min Pronto 4 6 DC 70 l min Fan 25 l min 90 l min Fan 45 l min Number of dual acting control units 3 1 each for filling auger coulter pressure adjustment crossbar Pressureless return flow max 5 bar 1 Brake connections Pneumatic brake Red connection for supply line Yellow connection for brake line Hydraulic...

Page 28: ...n country specific regulations and 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...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...ronto 6 DC 1 Drawbar tractor link arm hitching 2 Access steps 3 Fan 4 Hopper here Twin hopper seed fertiliser 5 Seed distributor tower 6 Lighting 7 Bout marker 8 TurboDisc seed bar 9 Tyre packers 10 DiscSystem 2 row Ø 46 cm 11 Front packer option 27 ...

Page 32: ...ve been de pressurized on both machine and equipment sides NOTE Operate the machine with mineral 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 c...

Page 33: ...draulic connection lifting lowering bout marker 3 Valve block 4 Lock valve double 180 3 8 5 Hydraulic cylinder Bout marker 6 Lock valve single 180 3 8 7 Pressure relief valve 8 Hydraulic cylinder DiscSystem 9 Hydraulic cylinder seed bar 10 Hydraulic cylinder pre emergence markers 11 Lock valve PPF system 12 Hydraulic cylinder PPF system 13 Hydraulic cylinder rear crossbar 29 ...

Page 34: ...stem 2 Hydraulic connection lifting lowering bout marker 3 Valve block 4 Lock valve double 180 3 8 5 Hydraulic cylinder Bout marker 6 Lock valve single 180 3 8 7 Pressure relief valve 8 Hydraulic cylinder DiscSystem 9 Lock valve PPF system 10 Hydraulic cylinder seed bar 11 Hydraulic cylinder pre emergence markers 12 Hydraulic cylinder PPF system 13 Hydraulic cylinder rear crossbar 30 ...

Page 35: ...umulator 5 Pressure gauge 6 Hydraulic cylinder Folding 7 Lock valve double 180 3 8 8 Hydraulic cylinder Bout marker 9 Lock valve single 180 3 8 10 Pressure relief valve 11 Hydraulic cylinder DiscSystem 12 Dual acting valve lift 13 Hydraulic cylinder seed bar centre 14 Hydraulic cylinder seed bar lateral wings 15 Hydraulic cylinder pre emergence markers 16 Lock valve PPF system 17 Hydraulic cylinde...

Page 36: ...cylinder Folding 5 Pressure gauge 6 Pressure accumulator 7 Lock valve double 180 3 8 8 Lock valve single 180 3 8 9 Hydraulic cylinder Bout marker 10 Pressure relief valve 11 Hydraulic cylinder DiscSystem 12 Dual acting valve lift 13 Hydraulic cylinder seed bar centre 14 Hydraulic cylinder seed bar lateral wings 15 Hydraulic cylinder pre emergence markers 16 Lock valve PPF system 17 Hydraulic cylin...

Page 37: ...espective hoses Hydraulic valve block Disc system working depth Fan hydraulic Auger Pressureless return The return flow pressure of the leak oil line must not exceed 5 bar NOTE The following hydraulic movements are carried out via the hoses marked with Lift Folding Retraction of cultivation tools Fan flow 33 ...

Page 38: ... crushed by uninten tional retraction of the piston rods When attaching or removing the clips the machine must be parked with the parking brake pulled 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 other person CAUTION Dan...

Page 39: ...inker 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 Check the plug and socket connections on...

Page 40: ...y operators trained by HORSCH Jack lifting point area where the jack must be attached for the wheel change 00385757 Lashing points Hook fastening gear lashing belts chains etc here Loading work only by operators trained by HORSCH 00385757 60010418 Always plug in all hydraulic lines Otherwise components could be damaged because of interconnected hydraulic functions Note on fan speed and folding pre...

Page 41: ...o x 3200 o x 4000 o x 4000 12 km h Gebläseantrieb Fan drive Fein saaten Fine seeds Getreide kg ha Grain kg ha 6 DC 6 KR Retighten the wheel nuts wheel bolts after 50 km or 10 hours Retighten every day see maintenance overview Adjust the coulter pressure read the op erating instructions 37 ...

Page 42: ...ger zone Comply with the accident prevention instruc tions Connecting Parking DANGER There is a risk that persons may become crushed and severely injured between machine and tractor Instruct persons to leave the area between tractor and machine DANGER Danger of severe accidents when manoeuvring Keep an eye on your environment Keep persons children out of the manoeu vring range of the machine WARNI...

Page 43: ...it to floating position WARNING Danger of severe injury caused by the dropping falling drawbar Instruct persons to leave the danger zone Never stand under the drawbar NOTE Machines with drawbar eye or ball head Open the lock valve on the hydraulic cylinder of the drawbar in the field and switch the control unit to floating position WARNING Danger of traffic accidents from exceeding the permissible...

Page 44: ...able road traffic regulations Make the following additional adjustments be fore road transport 1 Lift the machine 2 Fully retract the coulter rails 3 Fold the machine in completely see section Folding 4 Check to make sure the safety catch has engaged Safety catch on the wings hydraulic cylinder 5 Switch off the E Manager 6 Fill the hydraulic cylinder on the undercar riage with aluminium clips and ...

Page 45: ...n Locked position Supply Hydraulic valve block Fan Tools Auger Crossbar Drawbar Tools 1 DiscSystem Tools 2 Coulter pressure adjustment Tools 2 Crossbar front Position of control units during road travel depending on machine and equipment 41 ...

Page 46: ...under the drawbar 5 Apply the parking brake option 6 Secure the machine with wheel chocks against rolling away Position the wheel chocks under the side of the tyres pointing to the downward slope Put wheel chocks down when parking on level ground 7 Lower the coulter rail to relieve the hydraulic cylinders 8 Unplug the lines for brake ISOBUS and light ing and hook in the bracket Attach the cover ca...

Page 47: ...ine When unfolding for work maintain the control unit under pressure so that the pressure ac cumulator on the folding cylinder is preloaded with min 80 bar Check the pressure on the pressure gauge and retighten during field work if necessary Pressure gauge Folding CAUTION Risk of damage to the machine When folding the machine monitor the auto matic folding of the platform before the wings fold Sto...

Page 48: ...osition Locked position Supply Hydraulic valve block Fan Tools Auger Crossbar Drawbar Tools 1 DiscSystem Tools 2 Coulter pressure adjustment Tools 2 Crossbar front Position of control units during use in the field depending on machine and equipment 44 ...

Page 49: ... cor rect if required Side plates The side plates on the DiscSystem prevent the soil from being ejected beyond the working width of the machine and level the earth wall that is generated by the outer discs of the DiscSystem The setting must be adapted to the soil condi tions No earth wall and furrow may be created between the tracks Check the height of the side plates after ad justing the DiscSyst...

Page 50: ...er have contact In this case replace the coulter discs and adjust the preload by removing the washer again Always remove the shims in pairs at the left and right under the coulter disc bearing Tighten the screws for the coulter disc bear ings socket head cap screw M 16 x 1 5 with 130 150 Nm Tighten the screws for the coulter discs 6 x M 8 each with 38 Nm Coulter TurboDisc coulter Overview 2 1 3 5 ...

Page 51: ...ler to the upper position for deep seed placement This aligns the coulter horizontally B D C Adjusting the press roller Scrapers The scrapers keep coulter discs and press roll ers free of dirt Check the function wear and readjustment scraper for coulter discs of the scrapers at regular intervals Coulter disc scraper The scraper features carbide tips on the edges Ensure even slightly angular contac...

Page 52: ...lter disc bear ings M 16 x 1 5 with 130 150 Nm Tighten the screws for the coulter discs 6 x M 8 each with 38 Nm Check the rubber mounting and replace if aged or showing reduced tensioning force Drilling depth setting The seed bar is guided in the depth via the hy draulic cylinders Cylinder to adjust the drilling depth The drilling depth is adjusted by adding or removing aluminium clips at the cyli...

Page 53: ...lter pressure or drilling depth Do not select the coulter pressure too high The machine may otherwise be lifted out Make the same setting on all cranks Check the settings in the field and correct if required NOTE The settings of drilling depth and coulter pres sure affect each other Check the placement depth in the field after each change of the coulter pressure Tightening torques on the TurboDisc...

Page 54: ...Coulter stop The Pronto DCs are equipped with a stop posi tion for the coulter to secure it against excessive swinging during transport travel Coulter stop Pronto 6 DC 50 ...

Page 55: ...o longer have contact In this case replace the coulter discs and adjust the preload by removing the washer again Always remove the shims in pairs at the left and right under the coulter disc bearing Tighten the screws for the coulter disc bear ings hexagon socket screw M 16 x 1 5 with 130 150 Nm Tighten the screws for the coulter discs 6 x M 8 each with 38 Nm PowerDisc coulter Overview 7 6 5 4 2 3...

Page 56: ...per can be re adjusted if worn Loosen the screw A Adjust the scraper via the slot Move the scraper as close as possible to wards the press roller approx 2 mm dis tance Rotate the press roller and check for free rotation during this process The scraper should not rub against the clean press roller at any point A approx 2 mm Press roller scraper Uniformer The uniformer firms the seed in the seedbed ...

Page 57: ...o so position screw A in each case in the middle 2 or rear 3 position in the side plate and drill unit 3 2 1 Loosen and remove the screw A Loosen the screw B if necessary but do not remove it Position the press roller and insert the screw A into the respective hole Fasten all screws again the tightening torque is 100 Nm each NOTE Set the press roller to the upper position for deep seed placement T...

Page 58: ... all harrows equally Maintenance Check press rollers for condition light move ment and tight fit Readjust the scraper on the press rollers if required Check the scrapers and uniformers for condi tion tight fit and adjustment Check coulter discs and bearings for wear light movement and preload Tighten the screws for the coulter disc bear ings M 16 x 1 5 with 130 150 Nm Tighten the screws for the co...

Page 59: ...s and upper link bar This keeps the coulter parallel to the ground Compared to the lift cylinders one blue clip more or less can be inserted on the upper link bar In case of major changes adjust the number of clips on the lift cylinders Drilling depth setting NOTE Drilling depth and coulter pressure affect each other Check the seed placement in the field and correct as required after each change o...

Page 60: ...n be attached on very light soils This prevents the disk from sinking in Depth limiter Setting the bout markers WARNING Risk of injury from the bout marker Order persons to leave the slewing range of the bout markers When installing for the first time the bout mark ers must be set to working width Marking takes place in relation to the centre of the tractor The adjustment length of the bout marker...

Page 61: ...ion and do they all rotate freely Are the drill shoes still in good condition and correctly adjusted Is the working depth of the DiscSystem the same over the whole working width Is the consolidation of the packer uniform over the whole working width Pneumatic system Fan Is the hydraulic fan connected to a pressure free return flow Are fan wheel and intake grille clean Is the fan wheel tightly moun...

Page 62: ...low must not be too high so that no seed or fertiliser will be blown out of the seed furrow However the air flow must also not be too weak so that no seed or fertiliser will remain in the hoses and cause blockage The fan speed should therefore be set as high as possible B A 1 3 4 2 Fan Pronto 3 DC 4 DC 4 DC rigid single hopper 1 Fan with gear motor 6 ccm 2 Fan drive pressure gauge 3 Hydraulic conn...

Page 63: ...ective grid must be regularly checked for dirt deposits and 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 WARNING Risk of injury from running fan Remove the protective grille only after the fan has stopped To control the speed the contro...

Page 64: ...t a restriction in air flow and resulting blockage Clean any dirt or deposits from the fan impeller to prevent unbalance and damage to impeller and bearing Retighten the clamping taper on the fan shaft see chapter Retightening the fan flange PTO shaft driven fan The fan can alternatively also be driven by a PTO shaft pump B A 1 3 5 4 2 Fan with PTO shaft drive Pronto 3 6 DC 1 Fan with gear motor 1...

Page 65: ...he fan wheel will move towards the housing in the direction of the protective grid A loose flange must therefore be aligned closer to the hydraulic motor the gap between impeller and intake side must remain as small as possible The clamping faces must be free of oil and grease The clamping screws must be tightened uniformly and in several steps Tightening onto the taper should be supported by ligh...

Page 66: ...on the metering unit Twin hopper Various options for sowing are available with the twin hoppers Same type of fruit in both hoppers The Grain Fertilizer G F system is used to place seed together via the TurboDisc coulter The Precision Placement of Fertilizer PPF system is used to place the fertiliser via the fertiliser coulter mounted behind the DiscSystem and the seed via the TurboDisc coulter The...

Page 67: ...pper For all machines with twin hopper the air flow of the fan is split before the metering units Seed hose with air valve Seed and fertiliser Adjusting the volume flow rate In case of major weight differences between the media to be placed e g rape and fertiliser the air volume must be adjusted to the seed quantity Open the nut on the seed hose and adjust the valve so that the larger amount of ai...

Page 68: ...units in such a way that both hoppers will be empty at the same time Adjust the air valves in the fall sluices so that the volume flow is directed to the distributor tower for seed Close the distributor tower for fertiliser with a lid to prevent the inside hopper pressure from escaping via the fertiliser system Set the valve in the seed hose to the middle position Fit both metering units with cell...

Page 69: ... shut off is available for the Pronto 6 DC with two distributor towers An electric motor adjusts the valve in the fall sluice Calibrate the positioning motor teach Follow the operating instructions of the E Manager Teach positioning motor section Enable the desired half width on the terminal by pressing the appropriate softkey The valve is adjusted the display on the terminal flashes NOTE Check th...

Page 70: ...ain fertiliser rpm 4 DC PTO shaft 2500 3200 3500 direct 2500 3200 3500 4 DC G F PTO shaft 2500 3200 4000 3200 3500 3700 4000 direct 2500 3200 4000 3200 3500 3700 4500 4 DC PPF PTO shaft 2500 3200 4000 3200 3500 3700 4000 direct 2500 3200 4000 3200 3500 3700 4500 SingularSystem direct 4000 4000 Pronto 6 DC 12 km h Fan drive Small seed rpm Small seeds fertiliser rpm Grain rpm Grain fertiliser rpm 6 ...

Page 71: ... parts Check all side covers on the metering unit Install the appropriate rotor for the seed fertiliser quantity and check for true running Check the condition and setting of the sealing lip Fill the hopper with seed fertiliser Only fill in small amounts of fine seeds Open the valve or covering A under the metering unit Check and clear the fall sluice and the pipes of any dirt and seed deposits At...

Page 72: ...chine number of wings per track The valve function can be checked by examin ing the air flow on the seed coulters or the seed placement on the surface The wings have a mark on the underside on the shaft indicating the position of the wing Marking of tram line valve position open If the tram line distribution box is equipped with track width change over the track width must only be changed when all...

Page 73: ...r outlet no Coulter No 1 2 3 4 20 19 Direction of travel 13 3 3 12 2 2 11 1 1 15 5 28 27 8 7 9 6 3 1 2 4 5 10 11 13 16 15 19 17 18 28 20 2622 24 21 23 25 27 12 14 14 4 4 21 23 24 25 28 22 Pronto 4 DC Distributor Distributor outlet no Coulter No Direction of travel NOTE Uniform seed placement can only be ensured when the seed transport to the coulters is working Observe correct hose installation Ar...

Page 74: ... with one tower Distributor Distributor outlet no Coulter No Direction of travel 5 9 2 3 4 5 15 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 1 11 14 12 19 18 1 3 7 20 4 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 35 36 37 38 39 40 8 6 10 13 16 4 3 5 8 7 10 6 11 15 19 1 12 14 16 18 20 17 13 9 2 17 Distributor Distributor outlet no Coulter No Direction of travel Pronto 6 DC variant with two towers 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 2...

Page 75: ... The contact surfaces must be sealed when installing the metering unit The housing must not be warped when bolting it Metering unit The HORSCH metering unit consists of only a few individual parts and can be dismantled without tools 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Metering unit 1 Housing 2 Drive motor 3 Clearing valve with sealing lip 4 Rotor 5 Side cover with rotor bearing 6 Side cover for pressure hopper with scr...

Page 76: ...clearance in the rotor for self cleaning of the rotor in the meter ing housing Changing the rotor The setting of sealing lip and the concentricity of the rotor must be checked after each rotor change Rotor change with full hopper Rotor change with full hopper Unscrew wing screws on side cover and drive motor Remove side cover and motor Remove lock washer and washer from the drive shaft Plug the ne...

Page 77: ...e seeds Adjusting the sealing lip NOTE A defective sealing lip or incorrectly assembled supporting plate cause metering errors during sowing The sealing lip must not be torn or dam aged replace the sealing lip at least 1 x per year Insert the side cover with the sealing lip into the metering housing The sealing lip must have full contact with the rotor and should be able to generate approx 1 mm pr...

Page 78: ...e seed rotors must be checked every day There should be no gap between the cell discs If the gap is too big additional shims must be added The cell discs must be light turning Dressing or similar materials must not block cell discs or bearings The safety clips must be in place and correctly assembled to avoid the formation of a gap Assembly note To prevent seed from entering between cell discs and...

Page 79: ... disassembled when sowing normal seeds The housing holes must be closed Coarse seeds For sowing coarse seed maize beans peas etc the metering unit must be converted A deflector must be installed instead of the rape brushes This deflector prevents large seed grains from getting caught between rotor and housing being damaged or blocking the rotor Deflector For very large grains an adapter frame may ...

Page 80: ... the surface of the field before they are covered by the packer or the harrow Under extreme conditions overpressure can block the seed flow in the hopper This causes seed failure NOTE Always check the function of the pneumatic system and the seed placement but especially at high placing quantities and working speeds No grains should remain on the surface of the field If grains are blown out the fa...

Page 81: ...on The bearings in the side cover in particular can be damaged or may become hard moving be cause of dressing dust If necessary keep bearings in stock and replace in due time 2 1 2 Drive motor 1 Screws 2 Radial seal and bearing 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 recom mended Pin...

Page 82: ...ion Maintenance Check packer shafts for true running Check air pressure fastening and condition of packer tyres of the tyre packer Crossbar Crossbar front Crossbar rear The crossbar may be installed at the front of the machine or between the DiscSystem and the tyre packer It is especially suitable for levelling on ploughed soil The tractive force demand increases To calibrate the crossbar fully ex...

Page 83: ... and reinsert the pins If there is a risk of blockage or the field is cov ered with much harvest residues the harrow can be swivelled up and secured with the pin in the top position NOTE Make the same setting on all hole patterns Heavy duty harrow The heavy duty harrow reliably closes the seed furrow even on heavy soils It is directly connected to the seed bar via heavy carrier arms Contrary to th...

Page 84: ...s of the harrow to very strong and lower the machine again The harrow is resting on the ground This relieves the eccentric disc A Adjust the working depth by turning the ec centric disc A Use an open end spanner spanner width 24 mm for turning Make the same setting on all eccentric discs Insert the bolt B again and secure it with the cotter pin Preload of the arms The preload of the arms can be ad...

Page 85: ...enabled the pre emergence markers are hydraulically pressed into the soil Pre emergence markers for heavy duty harrow Maintenance Check the harrow tines for wear and replace if required Check the pre emergence markers for their condition tight fit function and smooth run ning Check the discs for wear and replace if re quired 81 ...

Page 86: ...s are levelled but no furrows are created Make the same setting on all harrows Check the working results in the field and correct the settings if required Outer harrows Adjusting the outer harrows Loosen the screws place in a different po sition on the hole pattern and fasten again Adjust the outer harrows so that dam is lev elled but no furrow is created Make the same adjustments on both sides of...

Page 87: ...rk the machine on a firm and level surface It must be possible to press the tines into the soil without damaging them Set the track loosening tines to the top posi tion if necessary Track loosening tines 1 2 3 Track loosening tines Adapting tines to the tractor Adapt the tines to the track width of the tractor To do so loosen the screws on the flange 1 slide the tines to the desired position and f...

Page 88: ...k loosening discs Loosen and remove the upper screw 1 Slightly loosen the lower screw 2 if nec essary to allow swivelling the bracket of the disc Insert the upper screw into the desired posi tion in the hole pattern Retighten all screws Adjust all track loosening discs equally Check the working quality of the discs in the field and correct if required 84 ...

Page 89: ...l valve 4 Three way valve 5 Hydraulic motor Unfolding WARNING Danger of injury caused by the dead weight of pipe or funnel Hold the swivelling part when opening the lock WARNING Danger of crushing on the pipe connecting flange Do not hold the pipe by the connecting flange when swinging out B A G C D F A Cover B Lock turnbuckle C Transport lock tommy screw D Securing cotter pin E Swivel part F Hydr...

Page 90: ...dues from the auger tube 3 Unlock the auger tube and fold it up 4 Move the handle screw out of its receptacle and hook it into the bracket on the tube 5 Tighten the tommy screw hand tight and secure it with the cotter pin 6 Mount the covering to the swivelling tube 7 Close and lock the lid on the connecting flange NOTE Check lock and securing element of the swiv elling auger part before transport ...

Page 91: ...igid version WorkLight The WorkLight is operated via the terminal of the E Manager The brightness is adjustable in several levels WorkLight switched off WorkLight switched on WorkLight Pro With the WorkLight Pro the machine is equipped with additional LED working lights that can be switched on and off in different combinations Follow the operating instructions for the E Manager LED working lights ...

Page 92: ...er pressure can then be increased hydraulically on difficult or hard subsections The hydraulic pressure can be removed again from the cylinders with average field conditions Apply pressure to the tractor control unit to activate the coulter pressure adjustment Switch the tractor control unit to floating position to deactivate the coulter pressure adjustment Hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment NO...

Page 93: ...are hydraulically lifted and electrically activated by the tram line control system The cutting angle of the coulter discs can be adjusted to suit the soil conditions and the re quested marker depth by rotating the disc angle Simply release the bracket and rotate the four cornered shaft until the requested coulter disc angle is attained Marking should not take place deeper than necessary Then tigh...

Page 94: ...Maintenance Check free movement of bearings and bear ing play Check hydraulic valve function and disc mark before starting work Check coulter discs for wear 90 ...

Page 95: ...h time after it had been opened Micro granular compound is transported to the metering auger The required quantity is trans ported via the auger and fed to the fan air flow 1 3 4 5 2 Micro granular compound metering 1 Metering motor 2 Calibration opening 3 Metering auger 4 Pressure compensation hoses 5 Calibration bag brackets 6 Introduction into fan flow Adjustment and operation CAUTION Risk of i...

Page 96: ...tiliser Open the calibration opening and hook in the calibration bag For low granulate quantities install the 38 cm auger For high quantities or high working speed install the 66 cm auger Fill the hopper with granulate Run the metering auger so that it is completely filled and calibration will not be falsified Fol low the operating instructions for the E Man ager Filling the metering cells section...

Page 97: ...ting 7 Deepest setting Make the same setting on each hole pattern The fertiliser coulters are always raised when the machine is lifted out When lowering hold the hydraulic pressure until all fertiliser coulters are completely in the soil Now switch the control unit to floating position Adjusting the volume flow rate The air flow from the fan is divided at the seed hose Because of quantity and weig...

Page 98: ...position the seed coulter can be shut off with a cock Cock for shutting off the fertiliser system NOTE Adjust the fertiliser discs to prevent them from touching the ground during drilling They would be abraded and then wear one sided Adjust the fertiliser coulter when needed and also when not used that the coulter discs turn in the soil Maintenance Bearings are oil filled and therefore mainte nanc...

Page 99: ...tended for maize drilling from the main distributor and connect them with the maize distributor Close the outlets of the main distributor from which hoses were removed with a stopper Art No 23011002 Stopper for distributor If necessary mount the tram line valves and seed flow sensors of the main distributor to the maize distributor When converting the tram line valves and seed flow sensor adjust t...

Page 100: ... tem All hoses and components must be leak tight and firmly attached Pressure losses compromise distribution Check the distributor regularly for soiling and deposits and clean it Tram line valves can be installed if necessary Fan The hydraulic fan is directly driven by the tractor hydraulics The generated air flow conveys the seed from the fall sluice to the seed pipes The required volume flow rat...

Page 101: ...ation tools or wide tractor tyres This prevents damage to the machine or excessively large turning radii Setting A A B Drawbar adjustment Loosen screws A B on the drawbar Remove the middle screw B Pull out the drawbar to the desired length Reinsert the middle screw B Retighten all screws A B Check the position and mounting of the hoses and cables and adjust if necessary 97 ...

Page 102: ...times Optional equipment Brake system The machine can be equipped with a pneu matic or hydraulic brake system The machine is equipped with a parking brake for safe parking DANGER Uncontrolled rolling of the machine can cause severe injuries by crushing or rolling over Park the machine only on level ground with sufficient load bearing capacity Secure the machine with wheel chocks against rolling be...

Page 103: ...he brake inlet pressure must not exceed 130 bar Connection 1 When hitching up connect the hydraulic brake line with the brake line on the tractor 2 Fasten the break away protection cable at a suitable place on the tractor WARNING The cable may be caught by other machine parts and thus trigger flat out braking when cornering Danger of traffic accidents Fasten the cable in such a way that it cannot ...

Page 104: ...r after long periods of rest Fill the pressure accumulator for emergency braking before starting to drive Fully kick down the brake pedal on the tractor for this purpose With each actuation of the brake the pressure accumulator is pressurized if required Unhitch 1 Park the machine 2 Apply the parking brake 3 Place wheel chocks under the wheels 4 Loosen the brake line 5 Disconnect the break away ca...

Page 105: ...nce overview Observe the tightening torque for the wheel nuts Required tools Ring spanner with extension if necessary Torque wrench Jack with sufficient lifting power Tripod trestle with sufficient permissible load capacity Suitable lifting equipment such as a lift truck when dismantling entire axles Procedure NOTE The illustrations show a Pronto 9 DC The wheel change is carried out in the same wa...

Page 106: ...packer rollers with the lifting equipment 16 Replace the damaged tyre Remove other wheels as necessary 17 Fasten all wheels again Pay attention to the correct tightening torque and follow the order shown 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc 18 Push the packer roller back in 19 Fasten the nuts on the brake drum 20 Push the packer shafts into the bearing fasten the packer bearing and flange plate again 21 Fasten the scr...

Page 107: ...ed with a lock Protective device for ball head Protective device for hitch rings Protective device for tractor link arm hitching Machines with lower links tool hitch are protected against unauthorised use by putting a padlock through the hole of the lower link shaft This makes it impossible to put a ball on the shaft and thus connect the machine to a tractor 103 ...

Page 108: ...ng 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 bearings are not waterproof under high pressure Spray the bearings of the DiscSystem with penetrating oil after cleaning and before ex tended idle times ...

Page 109: ...y 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 Turn back the coulter pressure adjustment and preferably park the machine in working position to reli...

Page 110: ...pressurized hopper of twin hopper machines is leaking Check the hopper for leak tightness and replace the seals if necessary The pneumatic system is leaking Check the distributor and all pneumatic hoses for leak tightness Replace the respective components if necessary Sporadic skipping of work signal The control unit on the tractor is not set correctly Switch the control unit on the tractor to the...

Page 111: ...ssary 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 syste...

Page 112: ...l and socket coupling Before connecting Clean ball and spherical cap daily Replace the foam ring if damaged and or heavily soiled daily Place the foam ring daily Check ball and spherical cap for wear The wear limit has been reached when the gauge rests fully on the ball or enters the spherical cap Hold the gauge lengthwise toward the direction of travel Direction of travel Ball OK Ball worn 40 h D...

Page 113: ...ng Place the protective cap on the ball daily Drawbar eye Fastening Check mounting screws for firm seat 560 Nm 40 h Wear a h b Replace the component concerned if one of the wear limits has been exceeded or fallen short of workshop work 40 h Designation Nominal dimension mm Wear dimension mm ø eye 46 48 Length of eyea 52 0 55 5 Width of ring b 32 0 29 5 Height of ring h 38 0 35 5 Wear a h b Replace...

Page 114: ...es daily Seed hose Check flap position and tight fit of flap daily Distributor Check for foreign objects Unscrew the distributor cover and check the outlets daily Check components and connections for leaks Check function and position of the tram line valves Check the correct sequence of the seed flow sensors Wings automatic tram line system Check switching function close and open by air draught or...

Page 115: ... 80 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 Brake system see also section Brake system Check condition and function daily Drain air reservoir daily Check brake lines and hoses for damages crushing points and kinks daily Clean the pipeline filters whenever required but at least once every year...

Page 116: ... Seed bar lift cylinder C lubricate 1 50 h Lift shaft coulter pressure spindle D lubricate 2 each 50 h Fertiliser coulter E lubricate 2 each 50 h Pivot point bout marker F lubricate 2 each daily Swinging drawbar hitching folding drawbar H lubricate 2 50 h Tractor link arm hitching drawbar H lubricate 2 50 h Lubrication points with the addition 2x can be found on either side of the machine A B C D ...

Page 117: ...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 118: ...ibration Depending on the result of the calibration it may be necessary to switch to a larger smaller metering auger The specified working widths apply to ma chines with one metering auger For machines with two metering augers the table for half the working width must be used e g Table 3 m for machine with 6 m working width If according to the table several metering augers can be used Select the a...

Page 119: ...lect recommended range of placing quan tity 5 Suitable metering auger 38 cm 1 2 Seed granulate quantities working width 3 m Type of fruit granulate Auger Size in cm Speed in km h Seed granulate quantities in kg ha lower limit recommended range upper limit min max Micro granular compound 12 3 4 7 9 5 52 1 56 8 7 2 0 4 1 22 3 24 3 14 1 0 2 0 11 2 12 2 24 3 9 2 18 4 101 2 110 4 7 3 9 7 9 43 4 47 3 14...

Page 120: ...2 1 56 8 7 2 0 4 1 22 3 24 3 14 1 0 2 0 11 2 12 2 24 3 9 2 18 4 101 110 7 3 9 7 9 43 4 47 3 14 2 0 3 9 21 7 23 7 38 3 10 6 21 2 116 127 7 4 5 9 1 50 0 54 5 14 2 3 4 5 25 0 27 3 Rape 3 3 1 0 2 0 11 0 12 0 7 0 4 0 9 4 7 5 1 14 0 2 0 4 2 4 2 6 6 3 1 6 3 2 17 6 19 2 7 0 7 1 4 7 5 8 2 14 0 3 0 7 3 8 4 1 12 3 4 0 8 0 44 0 48 0 7 1 7 3 4 18 9 20 6 14 0 9 1 7 9 4 10 3 Mustard 3 3 1 1 2 3 12 5 13 6 7 0 5 1...

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Page 124: ...4 1 0 2 0 10 8 11 8 38 3 5 3 10 6 58 3 63 6 7 2 3 4 5 25 0 27 3 14 1 1 2 3 12 5 13 6 66 3 9 2 18 4 101 110 7 3 9 7 9 43 4 47 3 14 2 0 3 9 21 7 23 7 Rape 6 3 0 8 1 6 8 8 9 6 7 0 3 0 7 3 8 4 1 14 0 2 0 3 1 9 2 1 12 3 2 0 4 0 22 0 24 0 7 0 9 1 7 9 4 10 3 14 0 4 0 9 4 7 5 1 24 3 4 6 9 3 51 0 55 6 7 2 0 4 0 21 8 23 8 14 1 0 2 0 10 9 11 9 Mustard 3 3 0 6 1 1 6 2 6 8 7 0 2 0 5 2 7 2 9 14 0 1 0 2 1 3 1 5 ...

Page 125: ...0 9 33 7 Clover 3 3 0 6 1 1 6 2 6 8 7 0 2 0 5 2 7 2 9 14 0 1 0 2 1 3 1 5 6 3 1 8 3 7 20 2 22 0 7 0 8 1 6 8 6 9 4 14 0 4 0 8 4 3 4 7 12 3 4 6 9 2 50 6 55 2 7 2 0 3 9 21 7 23 7 14 1 0 2 0 10 8 11 8 24 3 7 8 15 6 85 8 93 6 7 3 3 6 7 36 8 40 1 14 1 7 3 3 18 4 20 1 Grass 12 3 1 1 2 2 12 1 13 2 7 0 5 0 9 5 2 5 7 14 0 2 0 5 2 6 2 8 24 3 2 0 4 0 22 0 24 0 7 0 9 1 7 9 4 10 3 14 0 4 0 9 4 7 5 1 38 3 2 4 4 9...

Page 126: ...bar 78 Cultivation tools 57 111 D Damage 4 Dam harrow 82 Danger zone 14 Decommissioning 113 Deflector 75 Delivery 24 Depth setting 89 Drawbar extension 97 DuoDrill 96 E E Manager 71 Environment 113 F Fall sluice 71 Fan 57 Fan blades 59 Fan flange 61 Fertiliser metering unit 110 Filling auger 85 Flange 61 Folding 43 foreign objects 74 Foreword 4 Front packer 78 G Gap 74 G F System 64 H Harrow 48 54...

Page 127: ...2 Rotors 71 Rubber mounting 48 S Safety 6 Safety stickers 15 Scraper 47 Screw connections 13 Sealing lip 72 73 76 Service 5 Service brake system 10 Shims 74 Single hopper 63 Small seed 71 73 Spacers 74 Spare parts 6 Speed 59 Spherical cap 108 Stickers 15 36 Storage 105 T Technical data 18 Track loosener 83 Track loosening discs 84 Track loosening tines 83 Tractor change 38 Tractor link arm 22 Traf...

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Page 129: ...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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