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To be done before spreading

Determine the type of fertiliser based on the shape and surface:

Type

Operation

pattern

Surface

Granular

rough

roughly round, sometimes slightly
angular, no sharp corners or edges

rough

smooth

roughly round, not angular, no
sharp corners or edges

relatively smooth

mineral

angular, with sharp angles and
edges

very rough

prills

perfectly round, hollow on the in-
side, some holes in the surface

very smooth

Crystalline

oblong, cylindrical, some round
patterns, hollow on the inside,
some holes on the surface

smooth

Blend

blend of granules with various pat-
terns, different from above descrip-
tions

blend of granules with various sur-
faces, different from above de-
scriptions

Pellets

Pellets of organic material

Seed

Slug pellets

A seed can vary from species to
species.
A seed can have different charac-
teristics.

Blend

Granular

prills

Crystalline

mineral

Pellets

Seed

Slug pellets

Summary of Contents for Exacta-TL-GEOSPREAD GS3

Page 1: ...perator s Manual Item 06 2021 Print date 06 2021 Language EN From software version V xxx From machine number 1001 Serial number From VN401 Reference number A148815640 WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65warnings ca gov ...

Page 2: ... at hand when they are requested Type of machine Serial number Options Address dealer Address manufacturer Kverneland Group Nieuw Vennep B V holds all copyrights and rights of use The contents of this user manual can be modified without prior notification All rights reserved The right to technical revision is reserved Kverneland Group Nieuw Vennep B V Hoofdweg 1278 NL 2153 LR Nieuw Vennep The Neth...

Page 3: ...Filling 75 Spreading pattern check tray test 78 Driving on the road 97 Before taking to the road 97 Preparing the machine to be transported 98 Use in the field 99 Adjusting the machine 100 Spreading on field 102 Start spreading 105 Border spreading 111 Stopping work 118 Failure and stoppage 119 Rangement de la machine 123 Storing the machine 124 Cleaning 124 Disconnecting the machine 125 Maintenan...

Page 4: ...s machine In this way you will avoid accidents respect the warranty conditions always have a good functioning machine in good working order For the employer All personnel who operate this machine must be authorized to do so in terms of the knowledge and experience All personnel are to be trained in the use of the machine regularly at least once a year Untrained or unauthorized individuals are not ...

Page 5: ...Engine exhaust some of its constituents certain machine components and fluids contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive 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 caref...

Page 6: ...Preface 6 ...

Page 7: ...se overloading or unauthorized modification of the machine renders the manufacturer s warranty and responsibility void Familiarize yourself with the function of all machine controls and the safety instructions prior to any usage of the machine Incorrect use of the machine may lead to dangerous situations For this reason you should always work carefully and never under time pressure Other guideline...

Page 8: ...achine handling by Competent personnel Suitable device To avoid death or serious injury WARNING WARNING Vf16661496 RISK OF CRUSHING Never reach into an area where parts are still likely to move To avoid fatal or serious injury Keep your hands out WARNING Vf16661510 UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT Machine parts may still rotate after engine is switched off To avoid fatal or serious injury Keep away until parts...

Page 9: ...661510 UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT Machine parts may still rotate after engine is switched off To avoid fatal or serious injury Keep away until parts stop moving WARNING Vf16661496 RISK OF CRUSHING Never reach into an area where parts are still likely to move To avoid fatal or serious injury Keep your hands out Vf16661512 READ THE MANUAL The machine must not be used before reading the operating manual To ...

Page 10: ...ufacturer is not responsible for damage that may result from such usage risks are taken exclusively by the user The instructions maintenance requirements and reparation stipulations as indicated by the manufacturer must be adhered to at all times Person Responsibility of the user The user may only operate the machine if he she is familiar with the basic safety requirements and the working conditio...

Page 11: ...ead to injury and damage to the machine Clothes protection Wear close fitting clothing Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing Loose clothing could become entangled with moving parts which could lead to serious consequences Ensure personal protection Ensure your personal protection Outfit safety goggles safety shoes safety gloves Prevent hearing damage Your hearing could be damaged when working with ...

Page 12: ...n Fertilizer dust can blow indoors through open windows doors or other openings Moreover the sound level is higher in an open cabin It is therefore recommended to always work with a closed cabin with active carbon filters in the air inlets Fertilizer dust and a high sound level can cause physical damage Tractor Check the state of the tractor and machine Only work with the tractor and machine if th...

Page 13: ...e key must be removed from the ignition engaging the parking brake of the tractor Leaving the tractor unsafe could create dangerous situations that could lead to injury Responding to problems In the event of operational problems you should stop immediately switch the tractor and machine off attend to the problem or call in the assistance of an expert Never use the tractor in a closed area The trac...

Page 14: ...thout the machine 1 lb C The weight on the rear axle of the tractor without the machine 1 lb D The total weight of the forward end hooked machine or weights lb E The total weight of the rear end hooked machine or weights lb f The distance between the centre of gravity of the machine and the middle point of the axle ft g Wheel base of the tractor ft h The distance between the centre of the rear axl...

Page 15: ...le load must not exceed the permitted maximum load The actual total rear axle load in lb is calculated as follows Ballast required in the front The minimum load on the front axle must be 20 of the basic weight of the tractor With a mounted machine in the power lift behind the tractor the minimum required ballast in lb in front of the tractor is calculated as follows If the calculated value is nega...

Page 16: ...ue must be less or equal to the permitted values The front and rear loads must be greater than the minimum load of the front and rear axles respectively TIP If you have access to a weigh bridge with sufficient measuring range the total weight and the front and rear axle load can also be determined by weighing them g h i Rear ballast required lb D x f C x g 0 45 x A x g Actual calculated value Valu...

Page 17: ...ities and transport is prohibited You may only be on the parts of the machine intended for the purpose if it is standing still and prevented from rolling by means of parking brake and wheel chocks Being on the machine while in any other state could lead to serious injury Never work on a running machine Never work on the machine while it is running A running machine has several moving parts which c...

Page 18: ...or deadly injuries Protect the PTO shaft end well Slide the protection sleeve over the PTO shaft as soon as the coupling shaft has been removed Clothing could become entangled into an unprotected PTO shaft end that could lead to serious injury Hydraulic system Hydraulic oil is under high pressure Never try to stop a leak with your fingers Never try to locate a hydraulic leak or try to contain it b...

Page 19: ...immediate vicinity Do not start working until all people and obstacles within the working area and danger zone of the tractor and machine have been removed Never stay or allow anyone to stay within the danger area while the machine is running If there are people within the working area and the danger zone it could lead to injury Do not stand on the machine Being on the machine during activities an...

Page 20: ... the driving cabin Never leave the operator s seat during operation or transport The driver can be in the danger zone of the tractor or the machine and could not have a proper view of the immediate vicinity This could lead to injury to the driver or third parties Do not allow the machine to tilt When driving up and down hills and across slopes do not make any sudden turns Do not drive transverse o...

Page 21: ...ne Fertilizer and other salts have a great influence on the rate of corrosion Empty the hopper at the end of activities Protect the machine by always cleaning it after using such material and patch breaks in the paint Corrosion affects the strength of the construction and the operation of the machine which could lead to a shortened lifespan Only use original parts when replacing Using other non ge...

Page 22: ...rate Fertilizers that contain nitrate can create an explosion danger if they come into contact with fire All fertilizer remnants should therefore be removed from voids corners tubes and tubing before welding cutting or grinding on the machine Explosions could cause damage to the machine and lead to personal injury Prevent unintentional operation Render all parts that could contain residual energy ...

Page 23: ...l contains a description for the GEOSPREAD control system driven by software version 1 21 or higher CentreFlow spreading system This rotary type spreader has two spreading discs Each has eight vanes They are mounted level so that the fertilizer is spread over the land in a constant horizontal flow The spreading quantity is regulated by a dosing plate on top of the spreading disc Both of the dosing...

Page 24: ...res the discharge volumes and corrects it as needed with the application rate If you want to close on one side you can choose the function on the control box after which one of the two dosing plates will be closed immediately Fine dosing Normal dosing A spreader with 3 holes is used per disc to enable one to adjust the dosing carefully Fine application The spreader is equipped with a fine spreader...

Page 25: ...spreading pattern is normally a triangle that completely overlaps A trapezoidal spreading pattern can be achieved depending on the application rate and the working width This spreading pattern has an overlapping area of less than 100 Combined control with GEOS PREAD system Reducing working width during the pass The control of discharge point and dosing via the 4 actuators enables the calculation o...

Page 26: ...at a time and displaying the new working width 2 sections are closed here to the left Shown in the GEOCONTROL screen The GEOCONTROL screen also displays the section of activities in a bar below the screen INDICATION Check the accuracy of the discharge point letter setting by conducting a spreading pattern test tray test See paragraph Spreading pattern check tray test on page 78 INDICATION Take not...

Page 27: ...a combined functionality between the spreader and the termi nal providing the option of using two or more variable quantities in the working width of the spreader A total of 8 VRA sections are supported by the spreader This feature is independent of the GEOSPREAD and is only available from software version V1 21 and higher To achieve full functionality with the IsoMatch PRO Terminal you also need ...

Page 28: ...PREAD function A trapezium shaped spreading pattern will gradually be converted to a triangular spreading pattern with complete overlap by reducing the working width on sloping passes One sided boundary spreading with border spreading plate You can drive along the field edge with a half spreading pattern filled to 100 with the border spreading plate and one closed dosing unit You have to optimise ...

Page 29: ...mpletely cover the field border at the application rate and not have anything go beyond the border Current environmental standards only allow for minimal loss over the field edge ExactLine ExactLine bends the fertilizer granules in such a way that loss over the edge of the border is restricted to the bare minimum and it provides as full spreading pattern as possible ExactLine has environment and p...

Page 30: ...uously measure the quantity of fertilizer that is being spread The computer in the distribution box compares these values with the set application rate and corrects as needed by further opening or closing the dosing unit The tractor s electronics or an extra gps sensor measures the current required driving speed and localisation The working width and the start stop time is controlled with field bo...

Page 31: ...ests the computer repeatedly corrects the relation between flowrate and dosing setting In this way the relation is always current and the spreader reacts in the right way to changes for example in driving speed or in cases of over and under dosing To prevent field conditions such as slopes and holes or steering braking actions and vibrations from influencing the measured values the machine is equi...

Page 32: ... special cable set is required for this See paragraph Directly to the ISO 11786 in cab tractor connection in the tractor cabin on page 152 The same applies for the PTO shaft RPM The extra sensor is available for this purpose The GPS signal can also be used via the RS 232 on the control box This is required for the GEOCONTROL functionality Also refer to the manual that comes with your control box C...

Page 33: ...e divided colour screen has a flexible division to Operate 2 programmes or functions simultaneously on screen e g the main screen of your machine and a separate operating pro gram This can be done without having to switch Operate all keys directly on the touch screen Instruction booklet of the terminal in the correct language on screen Check the following by camera in the cabin while working a spe...

Page 34: ...d complete IsoMatch Go as a handy and more compact variant of the double screen version offers complete ISO control with all functions Besides the smaller dimension with the single screen the number of USB con nections and the absence of Wlan Wifi constitutes the biggest differ ence Many additional functions The latest developments in ISOBUS communication between tractor and implement and ease of ...

Page 35: ...n and visibility is often required to follow the work process By locating the control buttons on the handle by touch it will enable you to keep your eyes on the driving system control and remain focussed while driving If operating buttons can be located by the sense of touch reaction speed can be increased and operating mistakes avoided 44 functions under 11 buttons The IsoMatch Grip has 11 functi...

Page 36: ...64 1687 Maximum load capacity lbs 8600 Type of linkage pins Cat II or Cat 3 and 4 with intermediate frame See Intermediate frame Cat III on page 157 Maximum total weight lbs 10825 Hopper weight Without hopper cover lbs 573 608 631 668 688 728 745 787 With hopper cover lbs 668 710 730 772 787 831 844 891 Spreading Working width ft 39 49 52 59 66 69 79 89 92 98 105 108 118 128 131 138 148 157 177 Fe...

Page 37: ...mpty spreader dB 71 9 82 3 Tractor spreading spreader Kali 60 dB 73 8 84 6 Tractor spreading spreader Kali 60 ExactLine dB 73 0 87 2 Miscellaneous Tractor power kW hp 44 54 Electrical supplies required 1 socket 12 V for the control box 1 trailer socket for the lighting Number of hydraulic valves on the tractor 1 to 3 valves with ExactLine Hydraulic border spreading plate equipment ...

Page 38: ... or hoisting chains If the machine is hoisted incorrectly or with inferior equipment it could fall from the sling resulting in material damage and possible physical injury Work on a clean surface Before you start mounting you should clean the surface and the directly surrounding area where you place the machine A machine that is placed on pieces of packaging or parts may slide away during mounting...

Page 39: ...side of the cable to which 2 plugs are attached to both control box connections If you use the IsoMatch or another loose standing ISO control box with a tractor that is not equipped with the ISOBUS communication system you need a tractor ECU Your dealer can supply this This tractor ECU has an outgoing 7 point CAN plug Connect the CAN plug to the control box WARNING Be careful that nothing gets jam...

Page 40: ... there is no suitable place in the cabin a footplate should be made to which the pipe can be welded Weld a footplate to the pipe for it to be assembled on the selected level in the cabin Ensure that there is sufficient free room behind the assembly level for drilling and assembly activities Drill a hole pattern in the footplate and on the assembly level in the cabin Mount the foot of the console P...

Page 41: ...tem an extra cable set is needed This cable set is included in the order or can be supplied via your dealer With the non ISO adaptor cable set you can equip any tractor type with a full ISOBUS communication system The fixing materials and the assembly instructions are delivered with the IsoMatch control box See also paragraph IsoMatch universal ISOBUS terminal on page 33 and the description on pag...

Page 42: ... the hopper or hopper ex tension to protect the content against weather or spray Also refer to the instruction sheet for correct installation Electric hopper cover The electric hopper cover can be operated from the control box The hopper cover must be mounted on top of the hopper extension to protect the content against weather or spray Please also refer to the accompanying installation instructio...

Page 43: ... vane on the other side in the same manner right across the other vanes Fasten the lock nuts 37 ft lb Even wear of the vanes The interchangeable vanes are positioned in groups of three The first vane considered in the direction of rotation of the disc will wear out most quickly TIP Exchange the first vane after the fixed vane and the third vane over a period of time After a subsequent period excha...

Page 44: ...ods of the vanes Place the vanes with a 5 B angle in the positions before the fixed vane Place the vanes with a 10 A angle in the other positions Fasten the lock nuts 37 ft lb Pellet sieve This sieve can be used when spreading with pellets Attachment for sieve opening This tool can be used to open the sieves The attachment comes standard with the machine and is located on the left wing of the fram...

Page 45: ...ng installation instructions for correct installation Mud guards A set of mud guards can be mounted to protect the machine against being dirtied by the tractor wheels Also see the spare parts manual for the correct assembly Step For safely performing an inspection in the cover a step optional ex tras is mounted to the left and or right of the hopper Use the step by pressing the button turning it a...

Page 46: ...e spare parts manual for the correct assembly Reflector Motor vehicles with limited speed 25 mph agricultural and forestry tractors and their trailers as well as other vehicles must be provided with an orange triangle with a red reflector at the rear in the form of a truncated triangle Also see the spare parts manual for the correct assembly ...

Page 47: ...king width on page 66 INDICATION If the online spreading chart specifies another coupling shaft connection point or spreading disc speed use the values from the online spreading chart See also paragraph Working width on page 66 ExactLine The ExactLine is used for border spreading from the sprayer tramline The ExactLine is available in a right and a left version Also refer to the instruction sheet ...

Page 48: ...reading plate is used to spread the sides while moving alongside the field edge Mount the support for the border spreading plate Mount the transport support for the border spreading plate see also the parts sheet See also Position of the border spreading plate on page 88 Position indicator A sensor is available with these accessories to be able to read in the tractor cabin whether the ExactLine s ...

Page 49: ... be on the same height as the top end of the turning rod Fasten the nuts on the bolts again NOTE Mount the support carefully so that the position of the gearbox would not be changed Place the calibration container Fix the locks between the two halves Turn the other spreading disc by hand and listen if the spreading disc in the calibration container is making contact with the container Turn the loc...

Page 50: ... installation Lighting A seven pin connector is required for the lights SAE J560 plug overview Observe the local regulations concerning lights and markings for road transport Contact your dealer if lighting does not work as stated Hydraulic system of the tractor The tractor must have a double acting valve to operate the machine without accessories This number can increase depending on the accessor...

Page 51: ... that the machine cannot drop if the power lift should inadvertently be operated while you are between the tractor and machine Without the support a power lift that drops could wedge you in resulting in possible serious physical injury The length of the coupling shaft and the shortening thereof must be done after the power lift has been connected but before the coupling shaft has been connected Li...

Page 52: ...ulting in possible serious physical injury The maximum operating angle of the coupling shaft is 30 when lifted and 30 when lowered This is the maximum length between the PTO shaft and the machine drive axle Place the machine on a supporting beam with the power lift in the highest position Switch the tractor off and remove the keys from the ignition Engage the parking brake of the tractor Check if ...

Page 53: ...ple are in the direct vicinity of the tractor or the machine work in accordance with the guidelines provided in this manual a power lift that conforms with the regulations must be used never stand between the tractor and machine while the power lift is operated externally while connecting or disconnecting the machine the machine must only be connected to the points intended for that purpose the ma...

Page 54: ...t on page 100 WARNING Check the coupling shaft Check the following points before the PTO shaft is attached Has the coupling shaft no damage including the protection sleeves are there sufficient lubricants as prescribed is the prescribed overlap of the coupling shaft halves and pro tection sleeves both in transport and in operating position Are the protection sleeves attached with chains to a fixed...

Page 55: ...ulic system of the tractor Place all controls in their neutral or park position Switch the tractor off remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Put the lower links of the tractor level with the machine linkage pins Compensate for any height difference with the lift rod adjustment of the power lift Adjust the stabilizer chains to make lateral movement of the lowe...

Page 56: ... between the profiled tubes when driving the machine in the extreme operating angle of the coupling shaft Tip The maximum operating angle of the coupling shaft is 30 when lifted and 30 when lowered The maximum distance allowed between the PTO shaft of the tractor and the driving axle of the machine is reached in this position A greater working angle could damage the coupling shaft WARNING The coup...

Page 57: ...safely Connect the electric plugs correctly Place the electric plugs and cables in such a way that they would not get pinched or damaged Only use the electric stream as intended Do not use the cigarette lighter Check the plugs and the connections on the tractor for dirt Clean if necessary Connect the electric plug s for the lights Connect the ISOBUS communication plug Connect the control box by co...

Page 58: ...fully Turn the top link to the appropriate length and secure if possible Open the quick coupling of the catch hook with the release rope Let the catch hook fall over the ball bearing at the top and close the quick coupling Check if the catch hook is correctly secured by pushing and pulling it WARNING Always check the machine after connection and set it horizontally if required Lift the spreader un...

Page 59: ...of various sizes see paragraph Determining distribution on page 61 similar weight See paragraph Determining similar weight on page 62 Distribution is the most vital characteristic of the fertilizer when it comes to spreading You can make the first selection from the spreading charts based on the distribution Never use a spreading chart for another type of fertilizer even if the distribution is ver...

Page 60: ...rills perfectly round hollow on the in side some holes in the surface very smooth Crystalline oblong cylindrical some round patterns hollow on the inside some holes on the surface smooth Blend blend of granules with various pat terns different from above descrip tions blend of granules with various sur faces different from above de scriptions Pellets Pellets of organic material Seed Slug pellets A...

Page 61: ... up to 100 It could be necessary to round the readings off with small and round granules Repeat the steps above three times and then determine the average distribution TIP Fill the fraction meter from another part of the hopper in order to obtain a good average as the larger granules tend to roll to the outer part of the hopper TIP Clean the sieves regularly in order to prevent them from getting b...

Page 62: ...a good distribution of the fertilizer Lighter types of fertilizer would be more difficult to spread and the maximum working width would be limited Finding the correct spreading chart Take a look in the table of contents of your spreading chart book or have a look on the website for the spreading chart for the fertilizer with the most comparable characteristics and desired working width based on th...

Page 63: ...art service will then request that you select a product with comparable characteristics The spreading chart service will then indicate the settings for your spreader Follow the procedures as described in paragraph Setting the spreader on page 64 AutosetApp AutosetApp gives you the option to download these spreading charts to the IsoMatch Tellus terminal in order to set the spreader automatically A...

Page 64: ...ng gets jammed It is easy for parts to get jammed while adjusting the spreader Work carefully while making adjustments place the tractor and machine on a firm flat surface switch off the PTO shaft switch off the electronic control system release the pressure from the hydraulic system place all controls in their neutral or park position switch off the tractor remove the key from the ignition engage...

Page 65: ...208 182 162 48 3 87 O 194 543 407 326 271 233 204 181 54 0 97 O 215 601 451 360 300 257 225 200 54 3 111 O 244 681 511 409 341 292 255 227 60 0 124 O 272 762 571 457 381 326 286 254 60 3 138 O 301 842 632 505 421 361 316 281 66 0 151 O 330 922 692 553 461 395 346 307 66 3 165 O 359 1003 752 602 501 430 376 334 72 0 179 O 387 1083 812 650 542 464 406 361 72 3 193 O 414 1157 868 694 578 496 434 386 ...

Page 66: ...ected working width For example the settings given in the spreading chart for a required working width of 78 ft could for instance be approximated to 82 ft Enter the actual working width into the control system so that the selected application rate is correctly distributed The working width is adjusted with the correct connection point for the coupling shaft with the PTO speed and the discharge po...

Page 67: ... of the spreader TIP Set the spreader angle before you fill the hopper It is easier to turn the top link if the hopper is empty Check the position again after the hopper has been filled Modification during GEOCONTROL use If the inclination is at 4o of 8o the spreader area slides further behind the spreader Increase the length B by 10 or 20 at 4o or 8o Please refer to the software instruction manua...

Page 68: ...on rate manually for over or underdosing The control system can search for the correct dosing setting with the preset application rate through automatic calibration The disadvantage is that the application rate for the second automatic calibration approx 2 minutes could differ markedly from the selected application rate It is therefore strongly recommended that the starting values be taken from th...

Page 69: ...rate A manual calibration test should be performed in order to determine the correct dosing setting Close 2 of the 3 dosing openings to prevent blockages The remaining opening must be further opened as the application rate with the constant flowrate would be three times as much The handle to close 2 of the 3 fine dosing openings is located at the outside of the spreading disc above a similar handl...

Page 70: ...ate the flowrate with the formula given below as required If the selected application rate or driving speed is not indicated in the spreading chart the required flowrate can also be calculated as follows Use the letter given for setting the discharge point in the line of the spreading chart that most closely resembling the calculated flowrate Multiply the flowrate given in the lbs min column or ca...

Page 71: ...lumn yes The settings given are based on using a fine application kit which you do not need to calculate yourself 48 7 lb ft Sopra 2 MM 3 3 MM 4 75 MM 0 Slakkenkorrels 59 ft Malice 100 0 0 6 4 0 67 A 1 8 5 0 3 8 3 0 2 5 2 2 1 9 1 7 6 5 1 0 A 2 9 8 0 6 0 4 8 4 0 3 4 3 0 2 7 12 0 1 4 A 4 1 11 8 6 6 9 5 7 4 9 4 3 3 8 12 1 1 9 A 5 4 15 11 9 0 7 5 6 4 5 6 5 0 12 2 2 4 A 6 7 19 14 11 9 4 8 0 7 0 6 3 12 ...

Page 72: ...1 45 40 24 3 24 O 55 153 115 92 76 65 57 51 30 0 29 O 67 186 140 112 93 80 70 62 30 3 34 O 78 219 165 132 110 94 82 73 36 0 40 O 90 253 189 152 126 108 95 84 36 3 49 O 111 311 233 186 155 133 116 104 42 0 59 O 132 369 277 221 184 158 138 123 42 3 68 O 153 427 320 256 213 183 160 142 48 0 78 O 173 485 364 291 242 208 182 162 48 3 87 O 194 543 407 326 271 233 204 181 54 0 97 O 215 601 451 360 300 25...

Page 73: ...gain Close all the doors and windows in the cabin Switch the control box on Switch the right spreading disc off by pressing close key in the main screen The right dosing unit remains closed Engage the PTO shaft Open the left dosing unit by pressing the start key Allow the spreader to spread for 5 seconds in order to rinse the calibration container Close the left dosing unit by pressing the stop ke...

Page 74: ...ding settings see the user s manuals for the external system and the control box e g the IsoMatch The control system of the spreader in combination with the IsoMatch control box also transmits the application rate and working width used back to the external system The external system and the control box of a spreader with an IsoMatch control box communicate through a serial port with an RS 232 con...

Page 75: ...er Read the safety instructions provided by the supplier and apply that Protective clothing should be worn when necessary Disregarding the safety instructions could result in personal injury and damage to the machine Use proper tools Great volumes of material is often handled during the filling process Use proper tools such as lifting devices when moving and filling the machine Keep legislation co...

Page 76: ... on the ground but rather be lifted a minimum distance of 4 in Check if the dosing units are closed Close them if necessary by pressing the stop key on the main screen The position of the dosing units is displayed in the main screen on the control box of the control system Switch the electronic control system off place the tractor and machine on a firm flat surface switching off the PTO shaft Plac...

Page 77: ... The distributed quantity can therefore not be correctly weighed if the hopper is filled while spreading The weight in the hopper could even increase during the measurement period The correction performed by the control system would be inaccurate as a result which could lead to crop damage WARNING Do not exceed the maximum total weight of 10825 lbs See also Technical specifications on page 36 The ...

Page 78: ...he ignition engage the parking brake of the tractor wait for all machine parts to come to a standstill before you start with the adjustments carefully follow the instructions given Friction with these materials could cause physical injury The test should be performed on your own Operate the machine on your own Dangerous situations for other people could easily occur when the machine is turning and...

Page 79: ...th dry weather low humidity and with a maximum wind speed of 7 mph wind force of 2 Material required measuring tape or ruler spirit level to set the troughs horizontal 7 troughs 7 graduated tubes 1 funnel notebook pen and calculator this manual General instructions Check the preset dosing setting and the discharge point Check the height 75 cm 29 5 in above the troughs and the position angle of the...

Page 80: ...re the connector with a lock clip Search the correct discharge position to spread over 59 ft in the best comparable fertilizer seeds or granules spreading chart and set the handle accordingly See paragraph Discharge point on page 67 and the foreword of the spreading chart book Fit the coupling shaft to the correct attachment point of the central gearbox as indicated in the associated spreading cha...

Page 81: ...e manual auto key in the main screen A hand will begin to flash in the screen on the right below the spreader Engage the PTO shaft and set the RPM of the spreading discs as given in the relevant spreading chart Open the right dosing unit by pressing the start key Drive over the first trough and stop only after you have driven at least 65 ft past this trough This is because the spreader distributes...

Page 82: ...scs are not the same and the difference is greater than 3 you will have to do the following or request your dealer to do so Check if the machine is hanging horizontally and vertically behind the tractor in length and width Perform the Checking and setting the dosing mechanism as described on page 141 and repeat the test Perform the Checking and setting the discharge point setting mechanism as desc...

Page 83: ...ngage the parking brake of the tractor Set the spreader as per the details given in the spreading chart for the selected working width X ft that most closely matches the fertilizer seeds or granules height of the spreading disc 75 cm 29 5 in above the troughs Place the grids in the troughs Place trough 1 in the middle of the tractor tracks INDICATION Position the troughs horizontally with a spirit...

Page 84: ...e the PTO shaft and set the RPM of the spreading discs as given in the relevant spreading chart Drive along the tracks and open the dosing units a few ft before you drive over the first bucket in the middle by pressing the start key Only stop spreading after you have driven at least one working width over the troughs e g 59 or 78 ft This is because the spreader distributes roughly even to the back...

Page 85: ...well B The spreader is not spreading wide enough Adjust the discharge opening 2 letters in the direction of A Repeat the test C The spreader is spreading too wide Adjust the discharge opening 2 letters in the direction of U Repeat the test D The spreader is not spreading wide enough trapezium spreading pattern Adjust the discharge opening 2 letters in the direction of A Repeat the test E The sprea...

Page 86: ... spreading plate should be mounted with the triangle on the fixing plate INDICATION Check that the vanes do not touch the border spreading plate Set the spreader as per the details given in the spreading chart for the selected working width that most closely matches the fertilizer seeds or granules and the instructions in paragraph One sided boundary spreading with the border spreading plate heigh...

Page 87: ...rect RPM of the spreading discs is the value given in the relevant spreading chart less 25 e g 950 RPM min 25 715 RPM min If you want you can choose to accelerate so that you are driving at the same speed as during full field spreading Start driving along the field edge The distance between the border and the middle of the tractor must be 7 ft Open the dosing unit a few feet before driving over th...

Page 88: ...plate is supplied with the set of vanes 330 330 330 Switch the tractor off and remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Mount the plate according to the supplied assembly instructions Then follow the instructions Operation on page 80 BE CAREFUL Mount the border spreading plate back into its original position if you are going to spread again with the standard set...

Page 89: ...ll be Operation Switch the tractor off and remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Disconnect the right or left spreading disc by sliding the connector to the right or to the left Secure the connector with a lock clip Close the dosing unit of the right or left spreading disc INDICATION Check that the vanes do not touch the border spreading plate Set the spreade...

Page 90: ... tracks in order to collect sufficient fertilizer in the troughs for a good comparison Maintain the same distance with opening and closing the dosing unit Keep to the same driving speed and PTO shaft rpm Empty the troughs with a funnel into the graduated tubes Setting the hydraulic border spreading plate The border spreading plate can be used for both sides Lower the border spreading plate Close t...

Page 91: ... plates are supplied separately with the hydraulic border spreading plate In this case follow the settings of the H2O spreading chart The positions in the H2O position are A to D and are indicated in the spreading charts refer to the instructions provided for the correct installation of the plates ...

Page 92: ... ditch provides an insight into the topping It will never be 100 Test the full field spreading pattern next as described in the following paragraph A Good spreading pattern the border spreading plate has been adjusted well B The border spreading plate is not spreading wide enough Set this a bit to the right in the direction of Y 9 ditch Repeat the test C The border spreading plate is spreading too...

Page 93: ...ll field spreading Open the dosing units of the right spreading disc again by pressing the open key Set the RPM of the spreading discs as given in the relevant spreading chart The driving speed and PTO shaft rpm must be the same as the first time Assessment The middle buckets could contain less application rate The pattern on illustration B from paragraph Full field spreading pattern test on page ...

Page 94: ...e hydraulic valve to run a few seconds to bring the ExactLine to working condition and to put good pressure in the accumulator Close the taps in the hydraulic hose to prevent the ExactLine from ending up in a different position by accident Switch the tractor off remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Set the ExactLine to the environment settings as per the det...

Page 95: ...ing at the same speed as during full field spreading Switch the automatic calibration off by pressing the manual auto key in the main screen A hand will begin to flash in the screen on the right below the spreader Drive along the tracks and open the dosing units a few ft before you drive over the first bucket in the middle by pressing the start key Only stop spreading after you have driven at leas...

Page 96: ...m 3 to 2 the working width on the side of the ditch changes roughly as follows Spreader horizontally 0 98 ft Spreader 8º headlong 1 64 ft Setting the spreading height back to the tray test During the tray test the disc height above the troughs was set to 75 cm 29 5 in Imagine spreading with the disc height at 75 cm 29 5 in above the ground or crops See paragraph Spreading height on page 100 A Good...

Page 97: ... major material damage and possibly to serious physical injury Before leaving the tractor place the tractor and machine on a firm flat surface switch off the PTO shaft Switch off the electronic control system release the pressure from the hydraulic system Place all controls in their neutral or park position switch off the tractor remove the key from the ignition engage the parking brake of the tra...

Page 98: ... spreading plate Set all parts of the machine and the tractor especially the PTO shaft the hydraulics the wheels and the electric system to transport mode Check the weight distribution between front and rear axles Mount front weights if necessary Check the headroom of the combination Lower the power lift if necessary Lock the control lever of the power lift while moving so that the machine is not ...

Page 99: ...ntrol system release the pressure from the hydraulic system place all controls in their neutral or park position switch off the tractor remove the key from the ignition engage the parking brake of the tractor That way you make sure that the tractor cannot be started when you are working on the machine and that the machine cannot move which could cause severe physical injury PTO shaft rotates after...

Page 100: ... the field to Spreading height The following is important to ensure that the spreader works properly set it to the correct height from the ground or above the crop and by levelling it with the lift rod adjustment and top link Measured from the bottom of the vanes the distance to the ground or the crop must be 75 cm 29 5 in Use the power lift to lift the machine to the correct height Set the spread...

Page 101: ...the correct discharge point set is the correct application rate set is the correct GEOpoint Convergence point set is the coupling shaft fitted to the correct point on the gearbox is the ExactLine or border spreading plate in the transport setting or working setting are the data required entered in the control system Did you check the following settings Did you have you checked the control system s...

Page 102: ...ing processes Set tramlines Prevent drive errors It is important that the spreading patterns overlap well to ensure good distribution A difference in the overlapping is less vital with average working widths using a triangular spreading pattern Differences in the spreading pattern would easily be noticed with a trapezium shape on very large working widths in particular The overlap of the spreading...

Page 103: ...the working width from the field edge 1 2 X ft when doing boundary track spreading with ExactLine optional extra Set the first way at half the working width 1 2 X ft from the field edge in the first sprayer tramline The paths that follow are set at the full working width See paragraph Boundary track spreading with the ExactLine on page 115 TIP Indicate whether the field boundary is to the right of...

Page 104: ...granule stream by means of the border spreading plate accessory The paths that follow are set at half the working width of Situation A the first sprayer tramline the complete working width Situation B See paragraph One sided boundary spreading with the border spreading plate on page 111 TIP Indicate that the field boundary is to the right of the machine while spreading the headland in the GEOCONTR...

Page 105: ...pm of the tractor engine therefore also of the PTO shaft must remain constant while spreading with regards to distributing fertiliser along the width The driving speed can only be adjusted by selecting another speed Connect headland with the GEOCONTROL function Based on the offset set in the TC Implement Settings screen the GEOCONTROL will switch the spreading sections off by itself when passing t...

Page 106: ...and stoppage on page 119 INDICATION If the hopper content becomes less than 220 lbs the control system switches off the automatic calibration Measurement accuracy declines in such a way that new automatic calibration cannot produce a better discharge curve INDICATION If the spreader is filled during the spreading process e g from an auger riding alongside the vehicle the automatic calibration must...

Page 107: ...land For boundary track spreading from the sprayer tramline Exact Line and situation A GEOCONTROL headland function ExactLine Begin with creating the field boundary where you spread on edges with the ExactLine while driving to the left through the first sprayer tramline Make a second round with the ExactLine switched off for a double headland if required Fill the field with injections on your spra...

Page 108: ...er tramline defined previously The GEOCONTROL will itself determine the correct start stop moment while approaching and turning from the spread headland Spreading without GEOCONTROL headland Stop spreading by closing the dosing units of the machine when you are half a working width from the end of the land Let the spreading discs turns and do not switch off the PTO shaft Open the dosing units agai...

Page 109: ...eviously The GEOCONTROL will interrupt and start the process at the correct time while turning on the headland Without GEOCONTROL Drive as closely as possible to the end of the property and stop spreading by closing the dosing units before you turn Let the spreading discs turns and do not switch off the PTO shaft Open the dosing units again when you are a full working width down from the end of th...

Page 110: ...ly especially in the middle behind the spreader For this reason the real application rate will deviate from the one that you set during one sided over and under dosing You will see the effect especially with narrow working widths because that is when the spreading patterns overlap the most With small working widths in which you spread in a triangular spreading pattern the first and second passes o...

Page 111: ...ading the control system does not perform any au tomatic calibration so it cannot accurately determine the correct dos ing setting for the required application rate Consequently the application rate can deviate from the required application rate during border spreading By spreading the field first the control system can determine the correct dosing setting and thus spread at the correct ap plicati...

Page 112: ...the same settings and coupling shaft mounting point as with full field spreading See also paragraph Setting the spreader on page 64 Start the tractor again Switch the control box on Switch the right spreading disc off by pressing close key in the main screen The right dosing unit remains closed Engage the PTO shaft The correct RPM of the spreading discs is the value given in the relevant spreading...

Page 113: ...ght border spreading is possible with the hydraulic border spreading plate See Setting the hydraulic border spreading plate on page 90 Border spreading with the border spreading plate with the set of vanes 330 330 330 Mount the border spreading plate into another position with this set of vanes see Position of the border spreading plate on page 88 ...

Page 114: ...above Increase the PTO shaft rpm to 100 again Drive down the second path in the first sprayer tramline After the second operation link up the right spreading disc drive again Open the right spreading disc dosing unit by pressing the open key Working without sprayer tramlines situation B Drive the first path with the middle of the tractor about 7 ft from the field edge Decrease the PTO shaft rpm to...

Page 115: ... the centre behind the spreader 100 Test the ExactLine therefore always beforehand as described in paragraph Testing the spreading pattern of ExactLine on page 94 Setting The spreading charts indicate the correct setting for the ExactLine and the relevant rpm for the PTO shaft and the spreading discs If the settings of the ExactLine are not given in the relevant spreading chart they can be obtaine...

Page 116: ...onment setting ECO Always use this set ting when working next to a surface water The result is that the cover at the border of the property is not optimum In the H2O setting there is no loss over the field edge The result is that the cover at the field edge is not optimal In this setting it is also necessary to adjust the flow rate and the letter setting values that are indicated in the table Redu...

Page 117: ...reading chart online spreading chart or the chart given above If you want you can choose to accelerate so that you are driving at the same speed as during full field spreading Continue operating the spreader in the same way as in full field spreading See paragraph Start spreading on page 105 Check regularly while spreading to see if the symbol of the ExactLine remains on screen If the symbol disap...

Page 118: ...or and machine on a firm and flat surface Switch off the pto shaft switch the electronic control system off Release the pressure from the hydraulic system Place all controls in their neutral or park position Switch the tractor off and remove the keys from the ignition Engage the parking brake of the tractor Remove remains from the crop dirt and stones from the machine Fix the hopper cover Take all...

Page 119: ... on a firm flat surface switch off the PTO shaft switching off the electronic control system releasing the pressure from the hydraulic system place all controls in their neutral or park position switch off the tractor remove the key from the ignition engage the parking brake of the tractor wait for all machine parts to come to a standstill before you ap proach it wear protective clothing such as s...

Page 120: ... spreading pattern When working under moist conditions use a hopper cover that closes well Do not spread without a hopper cover under moist conditions Never leave the fertilizer for a long period of time in the spreader Chunks can also be formed through moisture in the air Always clean the spreader well after use including the dosing openings and the discharge bushings Working method INDICATION Do...

Page 121: ...ng with spreading Place an object for example a cloth or bag in the discharge opening of the discharge bushing on the damaged side This will prevent you from wasting fertilizer during transport Start the tractor and engage the control box The dosing units will now close Switch the control box off Take all appropriate measures for road transport See paragraph Preparing the machine to be transported...

Page 122: ...ock nut Check the discharge point setting Close the hopper cover Continue spreading If you have not managed to reduce the lump or encrusted layer because it is out of reach or there is no tool at your disposal Close the hopper cover Follow the procedure as described in the previous paragraph Damage until emptying the hopper Remove or reduce the lump or encrusted layer If necessary dry the hopper a...

Page 123: ... standstill before you ap proach it wear protective clothing such as safety gloves and shoes carefully follow the instructions given Friction with these materials could cause physical injury Protect the machine Fertilizer and other salts have a great influence on the rate of corrosion Empty the hopper at the end of activities Protect the machine by always cleaning it after using such material and ...

Page 124: ...hecks on the machine right after work ensuring the longevity of the machine less delays due to problems while working with the machine Lubricate the machine grease nipples See paragraph Lubricating points on page 132 Clean the machine Lubricate the machine grease nipples once again INDICATION When using a high pressure cleaner do not aim it at the seals and the breathers That way you will prevent ...

Page 125: ...G Disconnect safely You may only disconnect the machine when all parts are in a safe condition your immediate surroundings are safe the hopper is empty Work carefully check the environment children and ensure that nobody is in the vicinity of the tractor or the machine wear safety gloves and shoes the machine or parking support must only be placed on a flat firm surface never stand between the tra...

Page 126: ...ge the parking brake of the tractor Put wheel chocks in place to ensure that a machine equipped with parking wheels would not roll away Disconnect the electric plugs and hang them in the container Disconnect the hydraulic hoses Place the protective caps on the hydraulic hose connections Hang the hydraulic hoses in the hose coupling support Disconnect the coupling shaft and hook it up If the machin...

Page 127: ...pressure cleaner do not aim it at the seals and the breathers That way you will prevent dirt and moisture from entering the gearboxes Furthermore do not set up electrical components Water can cause electrical failures See Be careful while cleaning with high pressure cleaners on page 123 Clean the machine Let the machine dry Paint any damaged paintwork Lubricate and oil all points once again to ens...

Page 128: ...protective clothing such as safety gloves and shoes carefully follow the instructions given use the correct tools bigger or heavier parts must be locked and secured to lifting gear when being replaced parts that could move unintentionally must be supported and secured do not climb on parts of the machine that are not in use Only use stepladders ladders or other tools intended for this purpose disc...

Page 129: ...s There is a risk that parts of your body may get jammed in the hopper during maintenance activities or when closing the sieves Secure the sieve in an open position and unlock the sieves on the outside Jamming could cause injury Avoid contact with materials You should only come into contact with the materials when cleaning the machine Always wear protective clothing such as safety gloves shoes and...

Page 130: ...tenance on the machine could be contaminated with fertilizer oil and grease Collect the waste and dispose of it in accordance with your regional requirements Part action Quantity Specifications Central gearbox 2 x 0 23 qt EP00 000 gear grease gearboxes of the spreading discs 1 36 qt EP00 000 gear grease Lubricate with grease 1 to 2 times Shell Rodina 2 Castrol GS2 or equivalent Lubricate with oil ...

Page 131: ...ondition of the vanes 43 Checking and setting the dosing mechanism 141 Checking and setting the discharge point setting mechanism 144 Checking and setting the discharge bush height 146 Lubrication 4 grease nipples on the PTO shaft 132 2 grease nipples on both discharge bushings 132 1 grease nipple on all four actuators 132 Applying or adding grease Coupling shafts profiled tubes 133 Central gearbo...

Page 132: ... and the check chains Replace them if damaged Discharge bushings The discharge bushings are attached lower down to the agitator axle and have 2 grease nipples Open the discharge bushings Please refer to the software instruction manual Turn the spreading disc by hand until both grease nipples are visi ble Grease the 2 nipples of both discharge bushings Actuators The actuators are provided with 1 gr...

Page 133: ...x consists of 2 compartments filled with gear wheel grease EP 00 000 The grease in principle never needs to be replaced Each compartment holds 0 23 qt Check the level regularly Remove dirt fertilizer or grease from the gearbox Remove the cap from the dipstick and filler opening Fill the gearbox with new grease until it almost comes out of the opening Replace the cap gearboxes of the spreading disc...

Page 134: ...al gearbox and the spreading disc gearboxes are used with border spreading with a calibration test and when checking the spreading pattern with the tray test Disconnect one of the connectors from the spreading discs Apply a suitable lubricant to the drive axles and connectors Oiling the connectors will prevent them from corroding and becoming difficult to use Connectors ...

Page 135: ...r regularly at least weekly Torques Quality 4 6 8 8 10 9 12 9 Friction 0 10 0 13 0 10 0 13 0 10 0 13 0 10 0 13 Thread M5 1 3 1 5 3 7 4 4 5 2 5 9 6 6 7 4 M6 2 2 3 0 6 6 7 4 9 6 11 1 11 1 13 3 M8 5 9 6 6 15 5 18 5 22 9 26 6 26 6 31 M10 11 8 14 0 29 5 36 9 44 3 51 7 51 7 62 7 M12 19 9 23 6 51 7 62 7 77 5 88 6 88 6 107 0 M14 31 0 36 9 84 9 99 6 121 8 143 9 143 9 169 7 M16 48 0 56 1 129 2 155 0 191 9 2...

Page 136: ...s up to the point as given in the chart below after the first operating hour regularly at least weekly Torques Quality 4 6 8 8 10 9 12 9 Friction 0 10 0 13 0 10 0 13 0 10 0 13 0 10 0 13 Thread M5 1 7 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 M6 3 4 9 10 13 15 15 18 M8 8 9 21 25 31 36 36 42 M10 16 19 40 50 60 70 70 85 M12 27 32 70 85 105 120 120 145 M14 42 50 115 135 165 195 195 230 M16 65 76 175 210 260 300 300 350 M18 90 1...

Page 137: ...fter the first operating hour regularly at least weekly Torques Quality 70 A2 80 A4 Friction 0 10 0 20 0 30 0 10 0 20 0 30 Thread M5 2 6 4 1 5 1 3 5 5 5 6 8 M6 4 6 7 2 8 8 6 1 9 6 11 8 M8 11 0 17 5 21 7 14 7 23 3 28 5 M10 21 7 34 6 43 0 28 3 45 6 57 2 M12 37 0 59 4 73 9 49 3 79 0 98 5 M14 59 4 94 9 118 1 79 0 126 8 157 2 M16 91 3 147 8 184 8 121 7 197 1 246 3 M18 127 5 204 3 255 0 170 3 272 4 339 ...

Page 138: ... the point as given in the chart below after the first operating hour regularly at least weekly Torques Quality 70 A2 80 A4 Friction 0 10 0 20 0 30 0 10 0 20 0 30 Thread M5 3 6 5 7 7 4 8 7 6 9 4 M6 6 3 9 9 12 2 8 4 13 2 16 3 M8 15 2 24 1 29 9 20 3 32 1 39 9 M10 29 9 47 7 59 3 39 63 79 M12 51 82 102 68 109 136 M14 82 131 163 109 175 217 M16 126 204 255 168 272 340 M18 176 282 352 235 376 469 M20 24...

Page 139: ...ulic hoses when checking them for leakage That way you will keep at sufficient distance Oil jets or hoses that snap back may cause serious physical injury due to the prevailing pressure and temperature Work safely on the hydraulic system The hydraulic system could be under high pressure Do not work on the hydraulic system without placing the tractor and machine on a firm flat surface switching off...

Page 140: ...e hydraulic control valves until all the cylinders are engaged Place the machine on the ground or on firm supports on a firm level ground Take the pressure off the hydraulic system Switch the electronic control system and the tractor off remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Disengage the machine See paragraph Disconnecting the machine on page 125 Demount the...

Page 141: ...provided by the supplier and follow their directions Contact with these materials could lead to personal injury Be careful that nothing gets jammed It is easy for parts to get jammed while adjusting and checking the spreader Work safely while checking and adjusting place the tractor and machine on a firm flat surface switch off the PTO shaft switch off the electronic control system release the pre...

Page 142: ... seal ring is the same on all sides If the distance is not equal all over the position of the dosing plate can be changed with regards to the agitator axle Remove the dashboard by loosening the 3 fixing knobs Turn the nuts on the 4 fastening bolts with which the dosing mechanism is attached to the hopper a few times to loosen them Move the dosing plate so that the distance between the agitator axl...

Page 143: ... box The actuators must be closed properly Place the machine on the ground or on firm supports on a firm level ground Switch the electronic control system and the tractor off remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Open the sieves and lock them Check if you can see a small crack between the dosing baffles If not move the actuator attachment point on the dosing ...

Page 144: ...e fertilizer and other material You will most likely get into contact with the fertilizer and other material you may wish to spread while filling adjusting and testing the spreader Wear protective clothing and safety gloves read the safety instructions provided by the supplier and follow their directions Contact with these materials could lead to personal injury Be careful that nothing gets jammed...

Page 145: ...ing Loosen the 2 bolts of the actuator plate slightly Slide the actuator plate until the distance between the inside of the rope and the opening of the discharge bushing is 109 mm 4 91 in Re fasten the 2 bolts without sliding the actuator plate again Perform the check on the other side as well Secure the dashboard by fastening the 3 fixing knobs i 109 mm 4 91 in Discharge bushing Rope Bolts discha...

Page 146: ...ccurately 1 0 mm 0 04 in Discharge bushing Spreading disc Dashboard Fixing knobs Dosing mechanism Nuts Fastening bolts Lifting arm Support WARNING Avoid contact with the fertilizer and other material You will most likely get into contact with the fertilizer and other material you may wish to spread while filling adjusting and testing the spreader Wear protective clothing and safety gloves read the...

Page 147: ...attaching the discharge bushing to the agitator axle star Check the height again and adjust it if necessary Lower the dosing mechanism by turning the fastening bolt nuts upward Lower the dosing mechanism until the bayonet ring has moved halfway across the bolts attaching the discharge bushing to the star Check the position of the dosing mechanism relative to the agitator axle The distance between ...

Page 148: ... from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor WARNING Avoid contact with the fertilizer and other material You will most likely get into contact with the fertilizer and other material you may wish to spread while filling adjusting and testing the spreader Wear protective clothing and safety gloves read the safety instructions provided by the supplier and follow their directions Co...

Page 149: ...f the agitator axle Replace the fertilizer sealing ring Put the metal seal rings back in position Put the 3 fastening bolts back in place TIP You can let go of the bearing ring after the first fastening bolt has been put back in place Put the agitator back into the agitator axle Check the connections as described in paragraph Checking and setting the dosing mechanism on page 141 agitator axle Seal...

Page 150: ...e IsoMatch Many functions and programmes on one control box The divided screen has a flexible division to operate 2 programmes or functions simultaneously on screen e g the spreader and a separate operating programme This can be done without having to switch Instruction booklet in the correct language on screen Check the following by camera in the cabin while working a specific point on the machin...

Page 151: ...ellus cable supplied as a standard item ISOBUS tractor connection Connect the ISOBUS tractor via IM Tellus 9 point in Cab cable If your tractor is provided with a complete ISOBUS connection a connection with the 9 pins in Cab cable between your tractor and the IsoMatch control box is sufficient Other connections are made via the Input IM Tellus cable supplied as a standard item Input IM Tellus wit...

Page 152: ... Other connections are the same as the Input IM Tellus cable set supplied as a standard item Various cables and extension cables for many different types of radar are available Also see the spare parts manual Extended ISO cable An extended ISO cable is available for a tractor drawn spreader This replaces the short cable that is already fitted Exchange the whole cable The wire connecting diagram is...

Page 153: ... with automatic headland control and working width reduction with gored spreading you require additional software See the website www isomatchshop com IsoMatch Grip The IsoMatch Grip is a control unit on which most of the machine func tions used can be operated centrally with one handle This is available in addition to the ISO tractor or ISOMatch control box Handle control While working attention ...

Page 154: ...he bottom of the display you will see the enabled and disabled sections displayed See the website www IsoMatchshop com IsoMatch Global GPS antenna The latest development in ISOBUS communication is an extension to the IsoMatch terminal for tractors which cannot give any own locational information See the website www isomatchshop com IsoMatch Wireless See the website www isomatchshop com IsoMatch Ey...

Page 155: ...lling at 40 km h 25 mph or less Hardened vanes In case of intensive spreading of fertilizer with high roughness interchanging vane positions on the disc is sometimes not enough In this regard see the paragraph Even wear of the vanes on page 43 A set of hardened vanes then considerably increases the life span Set of vanes 330 330 330 Set of vanes for spreading large working widths up to 177 feet ...

Page 156: ...der spreading plate allows you to perform one sided boundary spreading as well as border spreading from the sprayer tramline See paragraph Border spreading on page 111 Border spreading plate The border spreading plate enables you to spread at a one side boundary as well as to do border spreading from the sprayer tramline See paragraph One sided boundary spreading with the border spreading plate on...

Page 157: ...tying the hopper quickly Hydraulic drive A hydraulic drive is available to power the machine without PTO shaft Intermediate frame Cat III The intermediate frame will enable you to use the machine behind a Cat III tractor Keep in mind an increase in the distance between the centre of the rear axle and the centre of the lifting arm coupling point see paragraph Calculate the axle load with tractor mo...

Page 158: ...le load with tractor mounted machines on page 13 Hopper cover The hopper cover protects the fertilizer in the hopper against humidity and dirt The sail can be folded back for a larger filler opening Electric hopper cover The electric hopper cover can be operated from the control box The hopper cover must be mounted on top of the hopper extension to protect the content against weather or spray Pell...

Page 159: ...ee paragraph Technical specifications on page 36 Parking wheels set A disconnected machine can easily be moved with the parking wheels set Caster wheels may be placed on the side of the frame Mud guards A set of mud guards is available to protect the machine from being dirtied by the tractor wheels Step For safely carrying out an inspection in the hopper a step left and or right of the hopper is a...

Page 160: ...gs 1 screen be fore work is started Find the correct values in the spreading chart and enter them 68 Incorrect application rate working width and or letter value discharge point en tered Enter the correct values in the control sys tem 64 The control system is being operated manually so it does not perform automat ic calibration Switch to automatic operation Incorrect values entered after a manual ...

Page 161: ...the previous type Quality varies greatly between types Determine the characteristics of the fertil iser look for the relevant spreading chart and set the spreader again 59 64 Use of wrong spreading chart Determine the characteristics of the fertil iser and select the correct spreading chart 59 62 Working with unfavourable weather con ditions high levels of humidity rain heat or high wind speeds 5 ...

Page 162: ...ctly Consult meaning and advice in the soft ware s instruction manual The external system is not communicat ing with the control box RS232 plug does not have the correct connection on the side of the control box for the signal from the external system Check and modify the plug pin occupation on the side of the control box see user s manual for control box and external sys tem The control box and e...

Page 163: ...ic parts can be disposed of as unwanted garbage Oil and grease You must send oil and grease to a processing company for used oil and grease Rubber Rubber parts such as tyres and hoses must be disposed of at a rubber processing company Electronic waste Electronic waste such as the electronic control box and the machine boxes must be disposed of at specialist companies Fertilizer Remaining fertilize...

Page 164: ...Conditions the seller is only responsible for damage caused by breach of the express warranty the buyer is completely responsible for damage that result from gross neglect due to the buyers own actions or due to gross negligence of the buyers legal representatives or supervising employees ...

Page 165: ... Any possible shortcomings must be reported without delay The seller will only consider complaints if the buyer reports such in writing within fourteen days after delivery by the seller The buyer must report hidden damage as soon as it becomes evident but no later than six months after delivery of the equip ment Warranty You can obtain the applicable express limited warranty for your machine from ...

Page 166: ...Notes 166 Notes ...

Page 167: ...atic weighing system 30 AutosetApp 63 axle load 13 B Border spreading border spreading plate with set of vanes 330 330 330 113 Border spreading plate 48 one sided boundary spreading 111 operation 111 spreading pattern 28 border spreading plate 156 headland 107 Test the spreading pattern 86 tramlines 104 Boundary track spreading ExactLine 111 boundary track spreading headland 107 spreading pattern ...

Page 168: ...ulics connecting 57 ExactLine 47 eco setting 116 environment setting 116 Mounting instructions 47 yield setting 116 Extended ISO cable 152 F failure 119 causes 119 failures trouble shooting 160 Falling into disuse 163 fertiliser characteristics 59 density 62 distribution 61 explosion danger 11 mixing 11 safety 11 type and shape 59 field Adjusting the machine 100 safety 20 Spreading 105 filling 75 ...

Page 169: ...machine 124 connecting 55 coupling shaft 18 Disconnect 125 field adjustments 100 filling 75 inspection 58 Preparing for transport 98 product life 163 safety 17 safety decals 17 Maintenance 128 actuator 132 bolts and nuts 135 136 Connectors 134 discharge bushings 132 dosing mechanism 141 gearboxes 133 greasing 133 hydraulic system 139 intervals 131 lubricating points 132 replace the oil 134 safety ...

Page 170: ...ure 105 spreading chart correct details 59 finding 62 online 63 Spreading charts TelephoneApp 63 spreading height adjusting 100 power lift 100 Spreading pattern 28 border spreading plate 28 hydraulic border spreading plate 28 one sided boundary spreading 28 spreading pattern boundary track spreading 29 check 78 full field 28 full field with the border spreading plate 93 left and right 80 testing 7...

Page 171: ...5 tray test 78 ExactLine 156 boundary track spreading 111 115 headland 107 spreading pattern 29 Test the spreading pattern 94 tramlines 103 trouble shooting 160 Troubleshooting table 160 Type of fertiliser blend 60 crystalline 60 granular 60 mineral 60 Pellets 60 prills 60 seed 60 slug pellets 60 U use safety 19 user authorisation 11 clothing 11 obligations 10 protection 11 responsibility 10 V Van...

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