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Coupling

Coupling

This chapter explains how to couple the plow to the tractor.

Safety

Check the length of the hose

Check the length of the hose between the plow and tractor for suffi

cient slack. If the hoses are taut or stretched, the hoses may be dam

aged or pulled out.

Coupling

To couple the plow to the tractor

Connect the lower links arms of the tractor to the cross shaft on the
plow

Relieve all hydraulic pressure from the tractor and the implement

Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor.

Carefully lift the plow.

Fold up the parking stand

Check the linkage geometry (see next page)

! Top linkage coupling

•

Use the slotted holes on 4-share plows or larger. This allows the

plow to follow the field contours

•

Use the fixed holes on 2 and 3-share plows. This prevents the

plow from tilting up in heavy or stony soils.

•

Make sure the top linkage inclines slightly towards the tractor from

the plow.

DANGER

Increased risk of injury when coupling

There is an increased risk of injury when the plow is coupled to the
tractor. Therefore:

•

Shut off engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key.

•

Secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling away.

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Do not stand between the tractor and plow when coupling

•

Lift and lower the plow slowly

An unsecured tractor can create hazardous conditions. If this
requirement is ignored, the consequence may be damage to
the machine and the potential for life-threatening injuries

Summary of Contents for AB

Page 1: ...AB AD Operator s manual Original operator s manual Edition 06 2015 Date of printing 06 2018 Language EN Machine number Model AB AD Document number A133309140 EN ...

Page 2: ...d Group Operations Norway AS Plogfabrikkvegen 1 4353 Klepp Stasjon Norway Tel 47 5142 9000 www kvernelandgroup com Copyright by Kverneland Group Operations Norway AS Reproduction transfer to other media translation or the use of extracts or parts of this manual without the explicit permission of Kverneland is not permitted All rights reserved The contents of this operator s manual are subject to c...

Page 3: ...Adjusting the plow 30 Working width 30 First furrow width 31 Working depth 32 Set up 33 Finishing 34 Disc coulter 35 Skimmer 36 Trash board 37 Plowing 40 Prior to plowing 40 Checks during plowing 40 Maintenance and care 41 Prior to maintenance 41 Maintenance chart 42 Cleaning 42 Replace hoses 45 Replace worn parts 45 Replace Quick fit points 46 Replace Knock on points 46 Tighten bolts and nuts 47 ...

Page 4: ...t once a year in accordance with the guidelines issued by the employer s insurance company Untrained or unauthor ized individuals are not permitted to use the plow You are personally responsible for the safe use and maintenance of the plow You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate maintain or work around the plow is familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and ...

Page 5: ...ve harm SAFETY FIRST This symbol the industry s Safety Alert Symbol is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury Read these instructions carefully It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avo...

Page 6: ...of the operator s manual contains additional specific safety in formation Safety decals are placed on important parts of the plow for your own safety Do not remove these If they can no longer be read or start to fall off replace them with new spare decals see spare parts cata logue DANGER WARNING and CAUTION labels on the machine ...

Page 7: ...Safety 7 Meaning of DANGER WARNING and CAUTION labels The meaning of the safety decals is explained below ...

Page 8: ... the plow or lead to injury Keep your distance Do not go under or close to the plow when it is in operation or when it is being connected to the tractor This can result in personal injury Support the plow Do not go under or close to the plow if it is not properly supported If the plow tips it can damage the plow or cause personal injury Lower the plow Always lower the plow when the tractor is park...

Page 9: ... and the plow s hydraulic systems before connecting or disconnecting the hydraulic hoses Oth erwise oil under pressure can result in the plow starting to move ac cidentally This can result in damage to the plow or personal injury Check the length of the hose Check that there is sufficient slack in the length of the hose on the plow and between the plow and tractor If the hoses are trapped or stret...

Page 10: ...r working condition Ensure that the tractor and the machine are always in proper working condition Make sure that the tractor brakes work in synchronisation with the machine Also follow the instructions in your tractor s opera tor s manual Wear protective clothing Wear protective clothing e g gloves when working with sharp parts of the plow Parts that come into contact with the soil can be very sh...

Page 11: ...en operated or traveling on public roads On slow moving machines with design specifications of a maxi mum speed of 40 km h 25 mph or less the SMV emblem shall be used Per ASABE S276 7 Adapt your speed max 25 km h 15 mph Your driving speed must be adapted to the road conditions under all circumstances but must never exceed 25 km h 15 mph Excessively high speeds cause excessive forces on the tractor...

Page 12: ...r earlier if aging or degradation is visible Defective hydraulic lines can cause serious or fatal injuries Speed adjustment In poor road conditions and at high speeds significant forces can be generated which subject the tractor and machine material to high or excessive stresses Adjust your driving speed to the road conditions A driving style which is not adapted to conditions can cause accidents ...

Page 13: ... the body automatically reverts to the correct plow depth Variable working width The parallel construction on this plow allows you to continuously vary the working width using the hydraulics This ensures an optimum com bination of tractor plow and soil consistency Complete range of bodies A complete range of plow bodies is available for all requirements Kverneland plow bodies offer excellent plowi...

Page 14: ...ts AB plow AD plow Main frame Beam Cross shaft Parking stand Disc coulter Wheel Tower Yoke Beam holder Parallel tube Skimmer Main frame Parallel tube Turnbuckle cylinder Disc coulter Parking stand Connecting piece Yoke Tower Skimmer Beam ...

Page 15: ...Getting to know the plow 15 Body Shank Breast plate Mouldboard Share Point This illustration shows body no 9 Other types of bodies have similar components Landside Support ...

Page 16: ...B 100 39 70 28 2 4 2 1 3 1 Auto 200x100 x6 3 7 8x3 9x 0 24 35 55 14 22 No 440 605 798 kg 970 1334 1759 lbs 1125 1575 2500 kg 2480 3472 5511 lbs AD 85 33 70 28 3 5 3 1 4 1 Auto 200x100 x6 3 7 8x3 9x 0 24 30 50 12 20 No 734 902 1085 kg 1618 1988 2392 lbs 1800 2610 3300 kg 3968 5754 7275 lbs AD 100 39 70 28 3 5 3 1 4 1 Auto 200x100 x6 3 7 8x3 9x 0 24 35 55 14 22 No 750 920 1120 kg 1653 2028 2469 lbs ...

Page 17: ...Getting to know the plow 17 Tire pressure Depth wheel Depth wheel steel 500 x 165 Depth wheel rubber 6 00 x 9 Tires Recommended pressure kPa PSI 6 00 9 420 kPa 60 9 PSI ...

Page 18: ...ation plate is attached to the tower When orderingspare parts orconsulting services pleasestatethe full model code and plow ID to avoid any mistakes or misunderstandings Model QR head Weight kg lbs Production year Plow ID Type Body distance Turning head lbs ...

Page 19: ...rking deeper with the skimmer Available with skimmer extensions Trash board Particularly useful when large quantities of plant waste manure straw etc are present Using a trash board gives more free space between the bodies compared to using a skimmer Disc coulter Disc coulters are available in sizes of 45 and 50 cm 18 and 20 inches in diameter plain or notched They are mounted on single arms and a...

Page 20: ... Eco share A share for working 10cm 4 inches deeper than the plow s normal share and breaking up the topsoil This cannot be fitted to all bodies Also an alternative for plowing up to 10 cm 4 inches shallower Share with reversible point An effective share system for plowing hard and abrasive soil and for use under generally difficult conditions Share with flush fit point For plowing in sticky soil ...

Page 21: ...e in replacing the points Can be fitted to all plow bodies Very good ground penetration Furrow splitter Designed for mounting to any part of the mouldboard to cut through firm soil making subsequent operations easier The splitter is secured with a screw in the existing hole in the mouldboard Mouldboard extension Mouldboard extensions can be fitted for better packing of the heaps in firm soil and u...

Page 22: ... tires Wear plate Can be fitted on the landsides to reduce wearing of the landsides Fitted to the rear end of the landside as a usable wearing part Depth wheel It is highly recommended that a depth wheel is used on all plows A wide range of depth wheels is available for the plow Steel or rubber depth wheel A robust steel or rubber depth wheel ...

Page 23: ... The exact settings are determined by the soil and field conditions Wheel distance The tractor s inner wheel distance with which the plow can be used is from 110 160 cm 43 63 inches The distance between the front wheels must be 0 to 10 cm 0 to 4 inches wider TIP Take the wheel distance into account when ordering the plow so that the slide can be fitted correctly Hydraulic functions Single acting D...

Page 24: ...top linkage for extending the trac tor s centre line correctly behind the tower on the plow This means that distance D 1 is always a little smaller than D 2 because the tractor is aslant with the right wheel in the furrow This can be adjusted in 3 different ways Swap over the top linkage ball and spacer C fig 2 NOTE Bolt F in triangle G must always be directly above the ball in the top linkage to ...

Page 25: ...pring Bolt D must be undone before the spring is adjusted with screw B The spring must be adjusted B so that distance E 70 cm 28 inches This measurement is marked on the long key If the depth of the plow bodies is not in a straight line when one passes underneath this can be adjusted slightly using the eccentric between the beam and the bolt F Before adjustment the spring pressure must be released...

Page 26: ...ge coupling Use the slotted holes on 4 share plows or larger This allows the plow to follow the field contours Use the fixed holes on 2 and 3 share plows This prevents the plow from tilting up in heavy or stony soils Make sure the top linkage inclines slightly towards the tractor from the plow DANGER Increased risk of injury when coupling There is an increased risk of injury when the plow is coupl...

Page 27: ... length page 16 Ensure the correct length is used for the cross shaft to obtain the cor rect coupling geometry Irrespective of the wheel distance on the trac tor the first furrow regulation can be adjusted without affecting the drag direction between the tractor and the plow The first furrow is regulated manually using a turnbuckle The turn buckle is adjusted so that the first furrow is like the r...

Page 28: ...r exceed 25 km h 15 mph Excessively high speeds cause excessive stresses on both tractor and plow and may cause irreparable damage Be aware of the plow s length The plow is long and can swing out when turning In tight turns avoid swinging the rear of the plow into obstacles WARNING Stabilize the lower links During transport stabilize the tractor s lower links This will pre vent the plow from accid...

Page 29: ...ng width see photo Parking stand This illustration shows the spring loaded parking stand when the plow is parked This illustration shows the parking stand s position during plowing and transport NOTE Remember to push the parking stand up before plowing and set it down again when parking the plow Never transport the plow with the parking stand lowered ...

Page 30: ...ed out several times Safety Working width Adjust the working width cylinder using the tractor s hydraulic out let TIP The scale indicates the working width per body in inches and centi metres WARNING Use protective clothing Use protective clothing e g gloves when working with sharp parts of the plow Parts that come into contact with the soil can be very sharp Failure to handle these carefully may ...

Page 31: ...ng When using wide tires on the tractor decrease the first furrow width to ensure a good connection with the previous furrows On slopes compensate for the plow s downwards drift When using a furrow opener on the last body make the first furrow width 13 cm 5 inches smaller than the width of the other furrows Mechanical Adjust the first furrow width using the turnbuckle as shown Hydraulic Adjust the...

Page 32: ...of the lower links see next paragraph To change the plowing depth Lift the plow carefully Adjust using the adjustment nuts Adjust the lower links arms with the tractors three point control Adjust the length of the tractor s lower links to level the plow Seen from the rear the plow beams should be at 90º to the ground Incorrect adjustment Correct adjustment Incorrect adjustment Correct adjustment ...

Page 33: ... wheel First pass A Only the three plow bodies are plowing The rear body plows at approx 1 2 depth Second pass B Driven in the opposite direction with the tractor s left hand wheel in the empty furrow The front plow body is at ap prox half depth and the rear is at full depth Third pass C The tractor s right hand wheel is driven in the first furrow from the second pass The front plow body is at app...

Page 34: ...mains is of an equal width Figure A and B show finishing with a 5 share plow Finishing starts when the remaining furrow width is twice the number of shares mi nus 1 9 furrows for 5 shares 11 furrows for 6 shares etc The front section is plowed at half depth This half furrow is plowed with the last body on the last pass A B ...

Page 35: ...t have the same settings The distance between the disc coulter and the landside must be between 1 and 4 cm 0 4 and 1 6 inches TIP Use a greater distance when there is more plant waste Parallel side adjustment To adjust the depth Support the disc coulter to prevent it from dropping down Loosen bolt R Turn the arm Retighten bolt R To adjust the sideways position Loosen bolt S Twist the stem Retighte...

Page 36: ...cm 1 to 2 inches All skimmers are adjusted equally To adjust the depth Loosen the nuts on bolt A Loosen bolt A Adjust the skimmer to the desired position and count the markings Retighten bolt A Tighten the nuts on bolt A Adjusting the forward position Loosen bolt B Adjust the skimmers to the desired position Retighten bolt B A B ...

Page 37: ...re two grooves in the bracket for fine adjustment B TIP When commissioning the new plow it is a good idea to adjust the trash board in the upper position to strip the paint from the plow bodies when plowing TIP It may be a good idea to adjust the height of the trash board when changing the working width The trash board is set from the front It is important that the trash board is fitted with the f...

Page 38: ...ust be clear of the ground by approx 10 mm The height of the top linkage on the plow s tower must be selected so that the top linkage is slightly forward against the tractor s attachment point The hole in the tower A is often used when plowing with 4 or 5 share plows to ensure an equal depth on the plow forward and back when plowing on hilly ground To prevent the rear end of the plow from tipping ...

Page 39: ...gulating with the turnbuckle A until this is achieved AD model If the tractor has resistance regulated hydraulics with the impulse generator in the top linkage fitting the hole in the tower must be used for the plow to have automatic depth control Most new tractors have an impulse generator in the top linkage fitting on the tractor and the hole in the tower can be used for the plow to have automat...

Page 40: ...wing Soil penetration In hard and dry soil the plow may not penetrate the soil well To im prove the penetration Replace worn parts Worn points do not penetrate the soil well Slip on tractor wheels on two wheel driven tractors To reduce slip on the tractor wheels Set the tractor s depth control more towards the resistance regula tor or do not plow so deep Use low air pressure on the rear tires ...

Page 41: ...andling oils or lubricants prevent them coming into con tact with the skin by using oil resistant gloves Oils and lubricants can damage the skin WARNING Prior to maintenance of the plow Ensure that the plow is correctly secured to prevent overturn ing Use additional safety devices when required Depressurize the hydraulic system Whenever possible uncouple the tractor Place all controls in neutral o...

Page 42: ...he slewing and working area of the machine Persons could be caught by the machine within this area This could result in fatal injury after the first few hours of use daily before the plowing season after the plowing season after power cleaning yearly after 200 ha 500 acre when worn damaged After 1000 km 621 miles of transport every 6 years Check the condition of the plow X X Lubrication X X X X Re...

Page 43: ...e the bearings service life Lubricate the plow Daily when plowing This prevents the ingress of water and dirt into the bearings and moving parts After power cleaning Before and after the plowing season Lubricate all lubrication points until grease comes out of the bear ing Remove all excess grease Excess grease attracts dust and soil ...

Page 44: ...Maintenance and care 44 The illustrations below show the lubrication points S Lubrication points S S S S S S S S S ...

Page 45: ...amaged Use only genuine Kverneland spare parts Remove the old part Fit the new part Remove paint from any surfaces in contact with the soil TIP Reversible point When reversible points are worn at the end they can be reversed WARNING Check the length of the hose Check the length of the hose on the plow for sufficient slack Overly taut or stretched hoses can become damaged or broken WARNING Replace ...

Page 46: ...n the Quick fit points are approximately 50 worn they can be moved from the body on the right hand side to the left This gives bet ter penetration Replace Knock on points Removing a worn point Place the gore tool Knock the point out with an appropriate hammer WARNING Wear eye protection Wear eye protection when replacing Quick fit points Other wise there is a risk that splinters from the Quick Fit...

Page 47: ...inches This results in maximum spring tension Over time the spring adjustment can change gradually and needs to be corrected Check the spring length every year Adjust the length if it is shorter or longer than 70 cm 28 inches page 39 TIP Use the long spanner to measure the length of the spring The notches on the spanner indicate 70 cm 28 inches TIP Check the spring bolts F for wear Replace if requ...

Page 48: ...d deviation between A1 and A2 is 5 mm 0 2 inches When there is greater deviation adjust the bodies with the nuts on the supports Start with the middle bodies Loosen the counter nut Adjust the nut until the body is in the desired position Tighten all nuts including the counter nut Continue with the other subsequent bodies Also make sure that left and right hand bodies are parallel From above take a...

Page 49: ...vel floor Release the spring tension by undoing bolt A Undo nuts B Undo bolt C and pull out the bolt Pull out the spring bolt F if necessary To fit the beam Fit bolt C Fit bolt F Tighten bolt A until the spring length is 70 cm 28 inches Use the long spanner The notches on the spanner indicate 70 cm 28 inches Tighten nuts B and C WARNING Support the beam Support the beam securely when removing it b...

Page 50: ...he following Release the spring tension see page 40 Change the configurations of the auto reset beam s spring Reapply the spring pressure see page 40 Type of springs Release force kN Ft lbs Standard 7 0 5163 Standard 1 leaf no 5 8 0 5900 Standard 2 leaf no 5 for HD spring 9 0 6638 Standard 3 leaf no 5 10 0 7376 Standard 5 leaf no 5 12 0 8851 Double 2 x standard 14 0 10326 These values apply for lo...

Page 51: ...ody The rear plow body can be lifted up if you wish to plow with one less plow body This is carried out as follows Release the spring tension Remove the front securing bolt for the spring Lift up the beam and lock it by placing the bolt in the hole ...

Page 52: ...e parking Park in the normal way or alternatively Extend the parking stand by 10 cm 4 inches Place a 10 cm 4 inches wooden block under the first body Park the plow When the plow is equipped with eco shares on all bodies Extend the parking stand by 10 cm 4 inches Park the plow Storage The plow is equipped with plastic and rubber components and should therefore be stored out of direct sunlight durin...

Page 53: ...rrow width the same as the other furrows Is the plow frame parallel to the ground Are the beams square to the ground Are the disc coulters trash board and skimmers the same on all bodies Daily maintenance The following must be carried out Check the condition of the plow Lubricate the plow Regular maintenance The following must be carried out Replace worn parts Retighten bolts and nuts Check Is the...

Page 54: ...s in force in your area Metal All metal components can be sent for ferrous metal recycling Tires Tires can be sent to tire recycling facilities Oil Store fluid from the hydraulic system in suitable containers for disposal at a used oil facility Plastic Plastic parts can be disposed of with normal domestic waste if spe cific national regulations permit ...

Page 55: ...abrikkvegen 1 4353 Klepp Stasjon Norway We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates conforms to the relevant basic health and safety requirements of EU Directive 2006 42 EU Kverneland Group Operations Norway AS Kverneland 01 03 2017 Magne Svendsen General manager Information plate AB AD and accessories ...

Page 56: ...ecks during plowing 40 Children 9 Cleaning 42 Components 14 Connection geometry 27 Coupling 9 26 Cross shaft 16 D DANGER WARNING and CAUTION labels 6 Depth control 23 Depth wheel 22 Disc coulter 19 35 Driving on the road 11 E EC Declaration of conformity 55 Eco share 20 Eye protection 46 F Features 13 Finishing 34 First furrow width 31 Fitting and removing 49 Front weights 24 Furrow opener 22 Furr...

Page 57: ...Recommended working order 30 Remove paint 24 Replace hoses 45 Replace Knock on points 46 Replace Quick fit points 46 Replace worn parts 45 S Safety 4 8 26 41 Set up 33 Share knife 19 Share with flush fit point 20 Share with Knock on point 21 Share with Quick Fit point 21 Share with reversible point 20 Skimmer 19 36 Spare parts 41 Speed 9 Spring release system 49 Storage 52 T Technical specificatio...

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