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Preparations in the field

Filling the seed

hopper

Fill the seed hopper.

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Chapter »Preparing for operation«, section »Filling seed«, page

59.

Filling the granule

distributor

If you are using a granule distributor, fill it up.

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Chapter »Preparing for operation«, section »Filling tank«, page 70.

Summary of Contents for Miniair Nova

Page 1: ...Miniair Nova Operating manual Edition 9 2011 Print 11 2011 Language EN Original From machine number ACPNPxx1940 Explanation Foldable Product number AC758881 ...

Page 2: ...Address of manufacturer Copyright by Kverneland Soest GmbH Germany 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 operating manual are subject to change without notice The right to technical revision is reserved Miniair Nova Kverneland Group Soest...

Page 3: ...ble seed rows 54 Emptying the seed hopper 58 Filling seed 59 Adjusting the negative pressure and overpres sure 60 Settings at the seeding heart 63 Lifting device 64 Checks 65 Granule distributor 66 Driving on the road 72 Safety 72 Prior to travel on public roads 72 Transport position of seed rows 74 Folding in the track markers 74 Granule distributor 76 Fold in frame 77 Lengthways transport attach...

Page 4: ...22 Coverer 123 Clod deflector 124 Crumbler 124 Band sowing coulter 124 Other accessories 125 Eliminating malfunctions 127 Frame rigid 127 Frame 6 00 metres PH 128 Frame 9 00 m and 12 00 m oscillating 129 Hydraulic lengthways transport attachment 130 Seeding technology 130 Disposal 131 EU Conformity Declaration 132 As per EC Directive 2006 42 EC 132 Index 133 ...

Page 5: ...ll provide instruction on the operation and care of the machine Meaning of the symbols We have used various symbols to make this manual clear and easy to read They are explained below A dot accompanies each item in a list A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed An arrow indicates a cross reference to other sections of this ma nual A plus sign indicates an accessory that is...

Page 6: ...dling agricultural machines in the wrong way Therefore always work with special care and never under pressure The employer should Inform personnel working with the machine of these safety instruc tions at regular intervals and according to statutory regulations Safety stickers There are stickers on the machine that serve to ensure your safety The stickers must not be removed If stickers become ill...

Page 7: ...Safety 7 to 6 00 m 9 00 and 12 00 m frame oscillating For machines with hydraulic connections AC 495465 AC 495463 For machines with hydraulic connections AC 495465 AC 495463 ...

Page 8: ...8 Safety Hydraulically foldable frame 6 00 metres Hydraulically foldable frame 9 00 metres For machines with hydraulic connections AC 495465 AC 495463 AC 495465 AC 495463 ...

Page 9: ...sport people or objects on the machine Riding on the ma chine is hazardous and strictly prohibited Proceed with great care in the event of leaking hydraulic fluid Observe the corresponding safety instructions in the operating manu al Never remove the guards Never open or remove the guards while the engine is running Never operate the machine without guards Stay clear of the slewing range There is ...

Page 10: ... The machine or parts thereof might topple over Attach the safety sup ports before you stand in the danger area To uncouple use the struts provided and position on a firm surface Check the rotational speed of the PTO stub shaft Connect the PTO shaft to a PTO stub shaft with the required rotational speed Always switch off the PTO stub shaft when working on the ma chine AC 495463 AC 495465 ...

Page 11: ...ch ment The electrical supply must not be connected to the tractor when moun ting the lighting equipment Short circuits and damage to the electro nics are possible Only connect hydraulics at zero pressure Only connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic system if the tractor and machine hydraulic system is depressurised A hydraulic system which is under pressure can cause unforeseen movem...

Page 12: ...t B Front axle load C Rear axle load Please take into consideration for example the weight of water in the tyres accessories etc D Total weight of the machine rear attachment the suppor ting load with the equipment attached E Total weight of the machine front attachment F Distance between the machine s centre of gravity front at tachment and the centre of the front axle G Distance between lower li...

Page 13: ...ty for two wheels is equal to twice the permissible tyre load bearing capacity of a single front wheel The rear tyre load bearing capacity for two wheels is equal to twice the permissible tyre load bearing capacity of a single rear wheel Summary Check if the following conditions are met The actual values for the rear axle load must be less than the per missible values given in the tractor s operat...

Page 14: ...he ma chine is hazardous and strictly prohibited Note the altered driving and braking performance Driving and braking performance are altered when the machine is at tached to the tractor Take the width and balancing weight of the ma chine into consideration especially when cornering A driving style which not adjusted to the road conditions can lead to accidents Moderate your speed Always adjust yo...

Page 15: ...und Warn all persons in the area not to approach the tractor or the ma chine Wait for help from professional emergency service personnel as power in the overhead line must first be switched off Never climb onto the machine if it is beneath conducting overhead po wer lines The voltage can jump even if the lines are not actually tou ching the machine Make sure the immediate vicinity is clear Before ...

Page 16: ...characteristics which are essential for the machine s stability and correct function Only accessories and spare parts supplied by the manufacturer have been tested and ap proved Using other products may lead to malfunctions or impair safe ty The use of non OEM spare parts renders the manufacturer s gua rantee null and void and frees the manufacturer from all liability When performing care and main...

Page 17: ...cal welding work on the attached machine disconnect the tractor s battery and generator This prevents damage to the electrical system Tighten the screw connections All screw connections released during maintenance and repair opera tions must now be retightened Loose threaded connections can undo without you noticing during your work As a result machine parts can fall off Severe injury to persons o...

Page 18: ... conside red improper use The manufacturer and dealer are not liable for da mage caused by improper use The risk is borne solely by the user Definitions There are different interpretations and definitions for some agronomic terms The terms used in this operating manual are defined as follows Seeding after ploug hing Seeding after completion of turning the soil with the plough Seeding after seed be...

Page 19: ... front press wheels The pre run ning press wheels allow in combination with parallelogram construc tion of the sowing units a precise depth guidance Seed spacing and seed deposit Even without tools the seed spacing can be adjusted easily either electronically or using a shift gear The optoelectronics of the ma chinery is responsible for the monitoring of the grain deposit acces sory An intermediat...

Page 20: ...ver for the track marker Clod deflector Attachment point for the lo wer link Drawbar pipe Attachment point for the lo wer link Attachment point for the primary top link Frame Track marker Drive wheel Seed row Clod deflector Attachment point for the lo wer link Drawbar pipe Attachment point for the primary top link Frame Drawbar pipe Track marker disc Transmission for mechanical ma chines Transmiss...

Page 21: ...for mechanical ma chines Transmission for mechanical ma chines Drive wheel Drawbar on thelengthways transport at Transportation wheel of the lengthways transport attach Seed row Track marker Drive wheel Clod deflector Attachment point for the lo wer link Drawbar pipe Attachment point for the primary top link Frame Track marker disc Drive wheel Drawbar on thelengthways transport at tachment Seed ro...

Page 22: ...s Clod deflector Drawbar pipe Track marker disc Track marker Drive wheel Drive wheel Transmission for mechanical ma chines Drawbar pipe Clean Air Frame Transmission for mechanical ma chines Attachment point for the primary top link Fan Attachment point for the lo wer link ...

Page 23: ...ss wheel here the Farmflex Scraper Coulter tip s Intermediate press wheel Seeding heart Adjust the load or load relief Lift assembly Adjust the scraper on the seeding heart Towing coverer Blade coverer Seed hopper Lid for the hopper Leading press wheel Parallelogram Hopper emptying flap Grip for opening the seed hopper Adjusting working depth Coverer here the finger coverer Scraper Share we dge Se...

Page 24: ...seed Orientation scale Additional scraper for special seed Window Lid of the see ding heart Fixed scraper Sealed adjustment screw Seed disc Cover cap concealing drive for agi tator shaft Agitator shaft Nut for the lid of the seeding heart Cleaning jet Screw for the lid of the seeding heart O ring ...

Page 25: ... 00 2 70 3 00 6 00 2 65 2 90 1 80 see model pla te Frame oscillating 9 00 metres 2 40 3 20 9 00 2 70 2 70 see model pla te 12 00 metres 2 40 3 20 12 00 2 95 2 70 see model pla te Hydraulically foldable frame PH 6 00 m PH 1 80 2 20 2 90 3 20 6 10 2 80 3 20 1 70 see model pla te Lengthways transport attachment mountable Draw bar 25 per transport wheel 40 Equaliser bar 30 Lengthways transport attachm...

Page 26: ... edge of the hopper Weights of the sowing unit kg without seed Single twin seed row 29 5 32 0 Twin seed row 50 0 Tool weights kg Finger coverer 1 7 Adjustable coverer 1 1 Towing coverer 0 3 Intermediate press wheel with rubber mount 1 0 Intermediate press wheel with stainless steel ring 1 2 Press wheel with stainless steel ring 4 8 ...

Page 27: ...sure of tyres bar Transport wheels 7 00 12 2 0 10 0 75 15 3 4 0 Drive wheels 7 00 12 1 5 Granule distributor Hopper volume l 33 Number of overflow outlets 2 or 3 Filling height minimum l 0 3 maximum roughly 1 cm from the edge of the hopper Number of sowing units 6 18 Control system and the electrohydraulics Power supply V 12 Fuse A 16 Type of protection for all electrical systems IP 65 ...

Page 28: ...r Do not assemble the machine yourself Do not do assembly work yourself since prerequisites for an orderly condition of the machine are observance of a sequence of worksteps observation of tolerances and torques safe handling of the electronics If parts are missing or have been damaged during transportation please submit a complaint immediately to your dealer importer or the manufacturer ...

Page 29: ... legs and secure with bolt Secure bolt with cotter pin Adjust the top link so that the frame is parallel to the ground in the working position and the three point block is vertical Adjust the lower link so that the machine has little play to the left or right Never adjust the depth of the machine via the lower link but rather at each individual sowing unit Connections Increased risk of injury When...

Page 30: ... Such a mixture of incompatible oils can result in the destruction of tractor components Check tubes and couplings Check all hydraulic tubes for damage before connecting them up Check for firm seating of all hydraulic couplings once connected De fect hydraulic tubes or poorly seated hydraulic couplings can initiate unforeseen movements on the machine or lead to accidents Securing the control syste...

Page 31: ...l valve can be single or double acting Open any ball valves on the hydraulic hoses Track marker for frame Functions single acting double acting 2 00 4 00 m rigid x x 4 50 6 50 m rigid x 9 00 metres and 12 00 metres oscillating x 6 00 m PH x Folding section for frames Functions single acting double acting 6 00 m PH x Hydraulic lengthways transport attachment for frames Functions single acting doubl...

Page 32: ...three point Drive tractor up to the front of the lengthways transport attachment Couple the machine to the drawbar Couple both hydraulic tubes at the double acting control valve Open the ball valves at the rear cross shaft Actuate control unit The cross shaft is automatically lowered the transport wheels fold into transport position Close the three way ball valve Move the parking legs upwards at t...

Page 33: ...y against inadvertent starting and rolling The machine must be level and stand securely and be supported during the work Unsecured or unsupported machines can cause accidents General The following applies when performing all operations Secure the machinery Lower the machinery to its working position If necessary release the bolts Make adjustments as desired Retighten any loosened bolts Prepare the...

Page 34: ... off the procedure imme diately if there is any unusual behaviour of the machine during the fol ding out part of the folding process Do not manipulate equipment The track markers fold in slowly Never manipulate the equipment for faster folding in Rapid folding out leads to destruction of machine parts Do not open the junction box To avoid electrical damages keep the distribution switch box always ...

Page 35: ...ocess Observe the switch position on the control panel The track marker and folding mechanism switches must not be ON at the same time Damage can occur to the machine as a result To unfold frame operate the toggle switch of the control panel Move both toggle switches for the track marker to OFF Move both toggle switches for the frame to ON Actuate control valve on tractor The frames now fold out A...

Page 36: ...heck that the track markers are correct ly connected to single or double acting control valves Incorrectly connected hydraulic tubes can initiate unforeseen movements on the machine Chapter Coupling the machinery Control valves pg 31 Observe the switch position on the control panel The track marker and folding mechanism switches must not be ON at the same time Damage can occur to the machine as a ...

Page 37: ... control valve To fold out the track marker using a double acting control valve ac tuate the toggle switch on the control panel and the control valve on the tractor Turn toggle switch for the track marker to the left or the right to ON Actuate control valve on tractor The track marker folds out Toggle switch to OFF Toggle switch for the second track marker to ON Actuate control valve on tractor Th...

Page 38: ...way that ensures you cannot be hit by the accidental unfolding of the track marker Folding the track marker from the transport position to the working po sition Draw safety splint Remove bolts Move the track marker manually into working position Insert bolt Secure with safety splint Safety splint Safety Track marker Insert bolt Safety Safety splint ...

Page 39: ...ack width Distance from the middle of one front tyre to the middle of the other Move the machine into the working position Lower the track markers Only shorten or lengthen them equally Always shorten or lengthen track markers at both track marker legs so that the marker disc does not damage the hydraulic tubes during the folding procedures Calculation Length of the track markers for the front trac...

Page 40: ...e the machine into the working position Lower the track markers Calculation Length of the track markers for the centre of the tractor Example In this example the calculated length of the track markers is 312 50 cm Adjusting the track mark ers on the centre of the tractor Measure out the calculated track marker length on the ground never directly on the track marker arm The latter measurement is im...

Page 41: ...s adjusted for the initial application only For later uses you only have to check the working depth of the track mark ers and adjust the rope tension if required Fold out the track markers Loosen the rope grommets at the ropes Tension the chains as desired Lock the rope grommets Setting the rake angle of the track marker disc The adjustment of the track marker inclination angle is based on the soi...

Page 42: ...hine configuration prepare the seed rows for the seeding Prerequisites Machine is coupled to the tractor Machine is in working position raised and secured Handbrake in tractor is applied Tractor and machine are secured against rolling away Working position For the setting up work the seed rows must be lowered into the wor king position Place spring on detent pawl at Unlock position Raise the machi...

Page 43: ...s desired Single seed row Load Engage the yoke in the desired position Load relief Engage the yoke in the desired position Twin seed row Load relief Engage the yoke in the desired position Position of the yoke Additional loading of seed row 1 0 2 low 3 medium 4 strong 5 maximum Spring Position 1 Position 5 Position of the yoke Additional relieving of seed row 1 maximum 2 strong 3 medium 4 low 5 0 ...

Page 44: ... disc The last two digits always refer to the diameter of the holes Example The seed disc is marked with 8008 80 80 holes in seed disc 08 0 8 mm diameter of holes Which seed disc is suitable for which seed can be determined from the table on the next page However the values in the table are provided for guidance only The calibration and form of the seed depend on Type Growth pattern Manufacturer T...

Page 45: ...2 00 2 25 2010 20 1 0 2 00 2 25 4010 40 1 0 Fennel 6012 60 1 2 8012 80 1 2 Leek 1 50 1 75 8008 80 0 8 1 75 2 25 8010 1 0 Garden radish 2 50 2 75 8012 1 2 2 75 3 00 8012 80 1 2 3 00 3 25 8015 1 5 Spinach 2 50 3 50 4015 40 1 5 Carrots 1 00 1 60 8006 80 0 6 1 00 1 60 16006 160 0 6 1 60 2 00 8008 80 0 8 1 60 2 00 16008 160 0 8 Carrots pelleted 2 00 2 50 8010 80 1 0 Parsnips calibrated 6012 60 1 2 Wint...

Page 46: ...ow The number of seeds sown per hectare depends on the distance between rows If you want to have a certain number of seeds sown per hectare then you can calculate the sowing distance in the row with the aid of a for mula which you can then set on the sowing machine Formula for calculating the sowing distance in the row Example You wish to sow 200 000 seeds hectare Seeds hectare 200 000 Row distanc...

Page 47: ...7 925 926 833 333 757 576 694 444 641 026 595 238 520 833 13 1 538 462 1 282 051 1 098 901 961 538 854 701 769 231 699 301 641 026 591 716 549 451 480 769 14 1 428 571 1 190 476 1 020 408 892 857 793 651 714 286 649 351 595 238 549 451 510 204 446 429 15 1 333 333 1 111 111 952 381 833 333 740 741 666 667 606 061 555 556 512 821 476 190 416 667 16 1 250 000 1 041 667 892 857 781 250 694 444 625 00...

Page 48: ...700 256 400 219 800 202 400 183 200 170 900 153 800 123 100 102 600 14 446 400 357 100 285 700 238 100 204 100 188 000 170 100 158 700 142 900 114 300 95 200 15 416 700 333 300 266 700 222 200 190 500 175 400 158 700 148 100 133 300 106 700 88 900 16 390 600 312 500 250 000 208 300 178 600 164 500 148 800 138 900 125 000 100 000 83 300 17 367 600 294 100 235 300 196 100 168 100 154 800 140 100 130...

Page 49: ...28 13 20 7 0 3 5 2 3 1 8 0 9 28 15 20 8 1 4 0 2 7 2 0 1 0 28 16 20 8 6 4 3 2 9 2 2 1 1 28 17 19 9 7 4 8 3 2 2 4 1 2 20 13 19 10 3 5 2 3 4 2 6 1 3 28 19 18 11 4 5 7 3 8 2 8 1 4 28 20 18 12 0 6 0 4 0 3 0 1 5 17 13 18 12 8 6 4 4 3 3 2 1 6 16 13 18 13 6 6 8 4 5 3 4 1 7 20 17 18 14 3 7 1 4 8 3 6 1 8 19 17 18 15 0 7 5 5 0 3 8 1 9 20 19 18 16 0 8 0 5 3 4 0 2 0 19 20 18 17 7 8 8 5 9 4 4 2 2 15 17 18 19 0 ...

Page 50: ...w relieved of tension and the chain can be removed from the sprockets Remove the split pin from the sprocket that you wish to change Remove the chain from the sprocket Remove the sprocket Remove the desired sprocket from the holder and slot it onto the gearbox in place of the removed sprocket Secure the sprocket with the split pin Pull the chain over the sprocket Tension the chain tensioner using ...

Page 51: ... correct setting can differ according to the soil conditions and type Tine coverer The depth setting can be adjusted separately for each tine Loosen screw Slide the tine up or down and secure with the screw The tine coverer can be folded up whenever it is not needed Slide the securing device and fold the tine coverer up Arrest the tine coverer using the securing device Screw Tine Securing device ...

Page 52: ...ot require adjusting The coverer can be hung up whenever it is not needed Attach the chain to the bracket Adjustable coverer The working angle of the coverer can be adjusted to suit soil conditi ons Release nut Adjust the angle as desired Retighten the nut Bracket Nut ...

Page 53: ...Adjusting the in termediate press wheel The force exerted by the intermediate press wheel can be adjusted to suit ground conditions Pull on the spring and engage it in the desired position Spring Maximum pressure Minimum pressure ...

Page 54: ...nd Release nut Set the working depth of the clod deflector by means of the adju sting screw as required Tighten the nut again Adjusting double seed rows With double seed rows the spacing between seed rows is infinitely va riable Adjusting the row di stance Loosen the grub screw on the sprocket for the seed row concerned Nut Adjusting screw Grub screw Chain wheel ...

Page 55: ...oosen the screw on the overpressure hose and remove the hose Following adjustment refit the overpressure hose on the outer side You can remove the outer sprocket and turn it 180 It is easier to achieve the correct alignment of the seed row and sprocket if the seed row is positioned fully outwards Slacken the chain Loosen the grub screw on the sprocket Remove the sprocket and turn it through 180 Sl...

Page 56: ...w distance The forward and rear pressure wheels should be in exact alignment with the coulter tips For orientation purposes the axles are marked Using these mar kings it is possible to make the same settings for all pressure wheels Loosen the grub screw on both sides of the pressure wheel and ad just the pressure wheel as desired Secure the pressure wheel using the grub screws Alignment Grub screw...

Page 57: ...a perfectly level surface which should also be as flat as possible Using the primary top link adjust the frame parallel with the ground Check whether any offset is present between the front and rear seed rows If the front and rear seed rows are not operating on the same le vel Loosen the securing device on the spindle Adjust the spindle as desired until both seed rows are operating on one level Se...

Page 58: ...is securely sealed Vacuum system If you change the seed the seed hopper has to be emptied complete ly You can use the vacuum system to help you Open the lid on the seed hopper Run the fan Open the valve on the vacuum system Take the hose from the hose bracket and vacuum the seed out of the seed hopper Check the fill level in the canister If necessary empty the canister Close the valve on the vacuu...

Page 59: ...y such materials Observe the filling height The minimum and maximum fill levels must be observed For the mi nimum filling level The seeding heart inlet must be filled Exceeding or falling short of the allowed filling height will lead to faulty seed de positing Fill the seed hopper evenly When working check several times that seed consumption is uniform When using rape seed Add a small amount of ta...

Page 60: ... less negative pressure is required Negative pressure and overpressure have a mutual influence on each other An initial preliminary adjustment is possible by adjusting the PTO shaft speed Adjustments also depend on Seed Thousand grain weight TGW and Velocity Adjusting the mano meters The manometer needles must be at 0 if the fan is switched off If the needle is not at 0 Remove the rubber stopper f...

Page 61: ... 25 1 50 8008 80 0 8 25 30 40 6008 60 0 8 25 30 Carrots 1 00 1 60 8006 80 0 6 30 40 50 16006 80 0 6 30 40 50 1 60 2 00 8008 80 0 8 30 40 40 50 16008 160 0 8 30 40 Carrots pelleted 2 00 2 50 8010 80 1 40 30 Parsley 0 75 1 00 8005 80 0 5 30 40 1 50 1 75 8008 80 0 8 40 30 1 75 2 25 8010 1 40 1 40 20 Garden radish 2 50 2 75 8012 80 1 2 30 40 20 2 75 3 00 8012 1 2 1 2 35 45 20 3 00 3 25 8015 1 5 1 5 40...

Page 62: ...sure The pressure gauges can be turned so that their readings can still be seen during the adjustment Simply undo the wing screw First adjust the regulating flap so that it covers both openings in the fan Adjust the ratio between the overpressure and negative pressure so that the appropriate values for your seed are achieved If the appropriate values cannot be achieved by adjusting this ra tio Mak...

Page 63: ... Setting the scrapers At the seeding heart the seed can be monitored on the seed disc Each hole should be occupied by exactly one grain Depending on the seed the correct position of the scraper has to be determined A general rule is Turn the drive wheel to drive the seeding heart The seed now falls into the flat catch pan Move the scraper carefully and find the correct setting Adjusting the additi...

Page 64: ...er seed will fall to the ground Lifting Place spring on detent pawl at Lock position Raise the machine Raise the sowing unit over the engaging point The locking pawl is forced into the correct position by the spring Lower the sowing unit again Lower to working po sition Place spring on detent pawl at Unlock position Raise the machine Raise the sowing unit over the engaging point The detent pawl is...

Page 65: ...ing the seed flow has been adjusted The seed hopper of the first seed row has been filled with a suf ficient amount of seed There is a sufficiently large catch pan below the seeding heart of the first seed row The machine is raised Let the fan run with the corresponding p t o shaft r p m Place a flat catch pan under the first sowing unit Turn the drive wheel to drive the seeding heart The seed now...

Page 66: ...sult The application rate for the pesticide can be obtained from the follo wing tables It depends on the chain wheel combination Depending on requirements use a metering wheel with a cell width of 6 mm for standard output or a metering wheel with a 3 mm cell width for mini mum output You need certain data in order to determine the chain wheel combina tion Desired output Cell width of metering whee...

Page 67: ... 28 16 28 13 28 13 36 COUNTER 117 104 93 83 74 67 60 53 48 43 38 31 24 COUNTER SG 138 123 110 98 88 79 71 62 57 51 45 37 28 DACAMOX 1 93 83 75 67 59 53 48 43 38 34 30 24 19 DOTAN 3 78 69 62 55 49 44 40 35 31 28 25 20 16 DOTAN 4 104 92 83 74 66 59 53 47 42 38 34 27 21 FIPRONIL 1 82 73 66 59 52 47 42 38 33 30 27 22 17 MARSHALL 4 123 109 98 88 78 70 63 56 50 45 40 32 25 MARSHALL 5 174 154 139 124 110...

Page 68: ...4 39 5 35 5 31 28 5 25 5 22 5 18 5 14 DACAMOX 1 46 5 41 5 37 5 33 5 29 5 26 5 24 21 5 19 17 15 12 9 5 DOTAN 3 39 34 5 31 27 5 24 5 22 20 17 5 15 5 14 12 5 10 8 DOTAN 4 52 46 41 5 37 33 29 5 26 5 23 5 21 19 17 13 5 10 5 FIPRONIL 1 41 36 5 33 29 5 26 23 5 21 19 16 5 15 13 5 11 8 5 MARSHALL 4 61 5 54 5 49 44 39 35 31 5 28 25 22 5 20 16 12 5 MARSHALL 5 87 77 69 5 62 55 49 5 44 5 39 5 35 32 28 5 23 18 ...

Page 69: ...ut on drive arm Remove guard plate Press upper deflection roller in direction of arrow Remove chain Remove safety splint on the chain wheel you wish to replace Remove chain wheel and replace Use the same combination of chain wheels for all drives Assembly is in reverse sequence Wing nut Loosen screw Gearbox rod Safety splint Replacement chain wheels Chain wheel with safety splint Upper deflection ...

Page 70: ...tank is in origi nal packaging and suitable for the task at hand Unsuitable crop pro tection chemicals can cause damage to the granule distributor Remove foreign bodies Check the tank for foreign bodies and remove any that are found prior to filling Foreign bodies can cause damage to the granule distributor Disposal Collect all spilled pesticide place in a suitable bag and dispose of in accordance...

Page 71: ...point on the tyre with chalk to assist you in counting the revo lutions Weigh the applied crop protection chemical Each catch pan should contain the same preset volume of drilled quantity Emptying the tank Observe guidelines When emptying the tanks it is essential to observe safety instructions relevant to the handling of pesticides The granule distributor tanks must be emptied prior to transport ...

Page 72: ...le Prior to travel on public roads Pay attention to the width of the machine All swivel mounted parts of the machine must be folded in and secu red Amongst other things the swivel mounted parts include the tools track markers drive wheel and S tine coverer Close the ball valves If there are ball valves on the hydraulic lines they must be closed for road transport The accidental actuation of contro...

Page 73: ...cables so that they are not subject to tension when the vehicle goes around corners and do not come into contact with the tractor tyres Indicators and side li ghts that are not visible can cause accidents Preparationsforroad transport To prepare the machine for road transport the machine must be cou pled to the tractor Before driving on the road carry out the tasks described in the table Action De...

Page 74: ...k markers Check the connections for the hydraulics Prior to the folding operation check that the track markers are correct ly connected to single or double acting control valves Incorrectly connected hydraulic tubes can initiate unforeseen movements on the machine Chapter Coupling the machinery Control valves pg 31 Observe the switch position on the control panel The track marker and folding mecha...

Page 75: ...lve To fold in the track marker using a double acting control valve actuate the toggle switch on the control panel and the control valve on the trac tor Check that the toggle switch for the frame is set to Off Turn toggle switch for the track marker to the left or the right to ON Actuate control valve on tractor The track marker folds in Toggle switch to OFF Toggle switch for the second track mark...

Page 76: ...splint Remove bolts Move the track marker manually into the transport position Insert bolt Secure with safety splint Granule distribu tor Empty granule distributor Only drive on roads with emptied granule distributors to prevent acci dental spillage of pesticides Frame 6 metres PH Remove the R pin Remove the granule distributor gear rods for the frame sections that are folded Insert bolt Safety sp...

Page 77: ... behaviour of the machine during the fol ding out part of the folding process Do not manipulate equipment The track markers fold in slowly Never manipulate the equipment for faster folding in Rapid folding out leads to destruction of machine parts No persons within the slewing range The slew range of the machinery must be clear of all persons during the folding process Keep the rear window shut Al...

Page 78: ...actor Now fold the frame into the transport position Actuate the control valve until the frame has folded in completely Once the frame has been folded in Release the control valve on the tractor Move both toggle switches for the frame to OFF Frame 6 metres PH The transport locking device for the 6 m PH frame is secured with a linchpin on the right hand side of the frame Once the frame has been fol...

Page 79: ...ect against injury Do not place feet under the drawbar When working you must under no circumstances place your feet be neath the drawbar or transport wheel Secure drawbar so that it can not fall down If the drawbar or transport wheel falls down by accident this can result in injury Secure the drawbar The drawbar must be held securely when coupling and uncoupling Ensure that you cannot be struck by...

Page 80: ...port attachment Couple the machine to the drawbar Pull up the parking legs on the lengthways transport attachment and the frame and lock Coupling hydrauli cally folding lengthwaystransport attachment Fold in the track markers Pull down the support legs at the frame and lock Uncouple machine at the three point Drive tractor up to the front of the lengthways transport attachment Couple the machine t...

Page 81: ...Seed rows in transport position Granule distributor empty and sealed Frame and track markers folded in and secured for transport Lighting system in working order Lighting cables attached so that they are not pulled tight when cor nering and cannot touch the tractor wheels Unimpaired view of brake tail and indicator lights and of the num ber plate Tractor control system for hydraulics at OFF All ba...

Page 82: ...speeds can result in accidents Moderate your speed Always adjust your driving speed to the road conditions If conditions are poor and your speed is too high extremely high forces can arise that place a major load on the tractor and machine and might over stress them Travelling at an inappropriate speed can result in machi ne damage and accidents No quick load changes Avoid quick load changes Quick...

Page 83: ...stments as desired Retighten any loosened bolts Lengthways trans port attachment Removingmountable lengthwaystransport attachment Risk of crushing There is a risk of injury through crushing when coupling and uncou pling the drawbar and transport wheels The drawbar weighs about 25 kg and one transport wheel weighs roughly 40 kg Wear proper safety shoes Wear proper safety shoes They protect against ...

Page 84: ...orting legs on the lengthways transport attachment and lock into place Remove the bolts of the drawbar Pull out the drawbar from the holding yoke Unlock the transport wheels and remove from the equaliser bar If the transport wheels should stay on the equaliser bar during work Turn the transport wheels into working position and push them onto the equaliser bar until the lock engages If necessary Co...

Page 85: ...s automatically while the transport wheels fold into the transport position Close the three way ball valves If the transport wheels are in the working position Close the ball valves Uncouple the hydraulic tubes Uncouple the lengthways transport attachment from the tractor Release the drawbar and turn 90 The drawbar stops of its own accord Drive the tractor in front of the three point linkage and c...

Page 86: ... unit must be lowered into the working position if they are in the transport position Chapter Preparing for operation starting at page 33 Inspection tasks Carry out the inspection using the checklist Prior to sowing Is the seed hopper free of foreign bodies Track markers adjusted and extended Have shares been checked for clogging and obstructions remo ved Are sowing units lowered into working posi...

Page 87: ...he seed hopper Fill the seed hopper Chapter Preparing for operation section Filling seed page 59 Filling the granule distributor If you are using a granule distributor fill it up Chapter Preparing for operation section Filling tank page 70 ...

Page 88: ...be parallel to the ground In most cases adjustment to soil conditions is required Therefore it is necessary to adjust the drive wheels which support the frame during seeding work No adjustments via the lower links Never adjust the frame for the seeding work via the depth of the lower links on the tractor Severe forms of incorrect sowing can result The distance between the frame and the surface of ...

Page 89: ... or tra vel with obstructions for example are not suitable After the test drive After the check drive verify that the seeding is done at the proper so wing distance deposit depth and with correct soil coverage Readjust if necessary to take soil conditions into account Deposit depth Adjust the deposit depth as desired Gear shift positions on the lever change gearbox Chapter Preparing for operation ...

Page 90: ...cts Any use of the machine without verifi cation of the situation around it can lead to accidents Height of machine and overhead power lines If a height of 4 00 m is exceeded when folding the machine in and out the machine must not be folded in the vicinity of conducting overhead power lines Danger of electrocution Should the machine come into contact with an overhead power line Do not attempt to ...

Page 91: ...n Working position Move the seeding machine into the working position Switch on the control panel if fitted Fold out the track markers if fitted Sowing Drive at a speed appropriate to the soil conditions Turning Shortly before the edge of the field Slow down While still driving or when stationary raise the machine and turn After turning While still driving or when stationary reapply the machine Th...

Page 92: ...se the pre cision drill is equipped with multiple seed rows and different row widths Reset the hectaremeter before every use to zero Calculate the drilled field area using the following formula Example 6 row seeding machine 23 cm row distance Reading of the hectaremeter 4000 Table value 3 00 10 000 ha Hectaremeter x table values display 1 20 ha 4000 x 3 00 10 000 ...

Page 93: ... 93 3 20 3 47 3 73 4 00 4 67 5 33 6 00 6 67 7 33 8 00 8 67 9 33 10 00 10 67 11 33 12 00 12 67 13 33 14 00 14 67 15 33 16 00 16 67 13 3 18 3 47 3 76 4 04 4 33 5 06 5 78 6 50 7 22 7 94 8 67 9 39 10 11 10 83 11 55 12 28 13 00 13 72 14 44 15 17 15 89 16 61 17 33 18 05 14 3 42 3 73 4 04 4 36 4 67 5 44 6 22 7 00 7 78 8 55 9 33 10 11 10 89 11 67 12 44 13 22 14 00 14 78 15 55 16 33 17 11 17 89 18 66 19 44...

Page 94: ...l hoppers uniform Is fertiliser being applied Is fertiliser consumption uniform Are the furrows covered as well as possible After sowing Empty seed hopper Chapter Preparing for operation section Emptying the seed hopper page 58 Empty granule distributor Chapter Preparing for operation section Emptying the tank page 71 Switch the machine off Chapter Parking and storage page 97 Move machine into tra...

Page 95: ... Wash the outside of the seed hopper carefully with water Ensure that no water can penetrate the seed hopper If water nevertheless gets into the seed hoppers Open the hopper emptying flap to allow the water to drain off freely Granule distributor Empty all granule distributors Chapter Preparing for operation section Emptying the tank page 71 Wash the outside of the granule distributor carefully wi...

Page 96: ...achine has a long service life we recommend at the end of the season that you apply a protective coat of oil prior to storage to all chains and working tools that have moved through the soil Use only approved and biodegradable oil e g rapeseed oil ...

Page 97: ...pressure in the tractor and machine hydraulic system Nonobservance can lead to serious or fatal injury Uncoupling the ma chinery Uncouple the hydraulic and electrical connections Machine has to be uncoupled in the reverse order as they have been coupled In particular follow the safety instructions Chapter Coupling the machinery page 29 Pull out the control system plug and remove it from the tracto...

Page 98: ... and biodegradable oil e g rapeseed oil Chapter Cleaning and care page 95 Also oil all chains on the sowing machine prior to storage Oil the chains with appropriate oil Laborious but worthwhile Remove the chains and put them in an oil bath The cleaned and oiled machinery should be stored in transport positi on in a dry location and on a level and stable surface All rigid frames working position Al...

Page 99: ...y will expire if non OEM replacement parts are installed Protect the machine from being started up accidentally Only carry out maintenance and servicing tasks and only rectify mal functions on the coupled machine if the PTO shaft is off the engine is switched off the ignition key is removed the electronic control unit is switched off Severe accidents can result if the device starts inadvertently W...

Page 100: ...with oil as soon as possible Oils can cause damage to the health Collect old oil and dispose of it in accordance with statutory regu lations If your skin becomes irritated by oil or lubricants contact a doctor immediately General informa tion This information relates to general maintenance operations For all maintenance work the machine must be extended and secured in its working position An appro...

Page 101: ...al oils are not suitable The use of old oil represents a health hazard and is strictly prohibited Replacement Replace the component in question according to the instructions in the Maintenance chapter Inspection An inspection may be required in con junction with the replacement of the component in question Observe the maintenance inter vals All information is based on average machine usage In the ...

Page 102: ... in ge neral Tighten all threaded connections in accordance with the information in the table If different tightening torques are necessary they are speci fied in the chapter Maintenance The minimum quality of the bolts is 8 8 Tightening torques in Nm Screw size Quality of the screws 8 8 10 9 12 9 M6 9 9 14 17 M8 24 34 41 M10 48 68 81 M12 85 120 145 M16 210 290 350 M20 425 610 710 M24 730 1050 122...

Page 103: ...rication Inspect Replacement Adjustments Tensioning Cleaning Page General Retighten all screws 106 Visual inspection Bearing 106 Hose connections Hydraulics Hydraulic tubes every 3 years 107 Folding axles Lengthways transport attach ment Frame Track marker Hydraulic tubes 107 Hydraulic cylinders on frame Hydraulic cylinders on track mark ers Hydraulic changeover of track markers 114 ...

Page 104: ... of operation Once per season After excessive use As required In case of wear Lubrication Inspect Replacement Adjustments Tensioning Cleaning Page Seeding technology Shift gear Seed rows from 108 Chain Seeding heart Seed disc Share 110 Press roller Coverer Scraper ...

Page 105: ...n After excessive use As required In case of wear Lubrication Inspect Replacement Adjustments Tensioning Cleaning Page Other Track marker disc 113 Wheels Tyres 111 Air pressure Dust filter on the fan 110 Pest management Granule distributor from 115 Chain wheels Chain Gear rods Metering wheels ...

Page 106: ...ints on your machine the lubrication points are generally located at pivots or bearings Therefore check the entire machine for lubrication points The location of the fitting for lubrication is usually shown on one component as an example If multiple components of this kind exist the fittings for lubrication have to be lubricated at each of the se components Bearing The bearings have to be lubricat...

Page 107: ...o circumstances perform welding near to hydraulic tubes Hy draulic oil can burst into flames very easily Hydraulic system at zero pressure The hydraulic system must be at zero pressure before changing the hydraulic hoses Hydraulic tubes Hydraulic tubes can age without this being externally visible In accor dance with international regulations the hydraulic hoses must be re placed every 3 years Low...

Page 108: ...n the seed disc Empty the seeding heart completely Undo and remove the nuts on the lid of the seeding heart Remove the lid of the seeding heart along with the seed hopper Turn the seed disc to the left so that it fits over the carrier Remove the seed disc Ensure proper position of the new seed disc Fit the disc with the countersunk holes facing the seeding heart If changing the seed or if worn Hop...

Page 109: ...n the lid of the seeding heart Remove the lid of the seeding heart along with the seed hopper Turn the seed disc to the left so that it fits over the carrier Remove the seed disc Remove the cleaning jet There is a rubber gaiter behind it Remove the rubber gaiter Fit the cleaning jet onto the new rubber gaiter Refit the cleaning jet and rubber gaiter Insert the seed disc Position the seed disc on t...

Page 110: ...te coulter Secure the coulter with the nut Dust filter on the fan The daily cleaning of the dust filter prevents the blockage of the fine holes in the seed discs Blocked holes impair the seeding distribution Pull the lever forwards Turn the filter anticlockwise Remove the dust filter and clean it with compressed air Fit the dust filter and refit the filter element Ensure the secure en gagement of ...

Page 111: ...ifting and securing the machine The replacement of the wheels may only be made with lifted machine ry Secure the machine to avoid accidental lowering Loosen five screws Remove and replace the wheel Retighten screws Once per season Tyres Air pressure bar Transport wheels 7 00 12 2 0 10 0 75 15 3 4 0 Drive wheels 7 00 12 1 5 In case of wear Release screws ...

Page 112: ...retighten if necessary Firmly tighten screws Replacing chain Turn the wheel until the master link can be seen at the rear of the drive arm Release the master link and pull out the chain to the rear Insert new chain and lay over the chain sprocket Turn transport wheel The chain will automatically run to the front again Lay the chain over the upper sprocket and secure it with the master link If nece...

Page 113: ... is defect replace it The replacement of the track marker disc is described as an example Loosen screws and remove the disc Replacing the disc Fit the screws with the washers Firmly tighten screws Retighten the screws after the first two hours of operation again Replacing disc with bea ring Loosen the screw at the bracket Pull out the disc with the bearing and replace it Tighten the screw at the b...

Page 114: ... the cable as required or at least check the cable once a season Loosen the rope grommets Retighten the rope Tighten the rope grommets Hydraulic changeo ver of track markers If the hydraulic change over of the track markers is defect arrange the replacement by a qualified garage As required at least once a season Rope grommets If there is a defect ...

Page 115: ...box rod Release wing nut on drive arm Remove guard plate Press upper deflection roller in direction of arrow Remove chain Remove safety splint on the chain wheel you wish to replace Remove chain wheel and replace Assembly is in reverse sequence Replacing chain If it is worn replace the chain Remove guard plate Press upper deflection roller in direction of arrow Remove chain replace and fit around ...

Page 116: ...e mete ring wheels Regularly check the metering wheels for wear The metering wheels are visible at the bottom of the granule hopper Worn out metering wheels must be changed Worn metering wheels can result in an in correct application rate Remove the R pins on the gearbox drive shaft Remove the gearbox rod Unscrew the plug After excessive use Remove gearbox rod Sliding surface If they are worn Remo...

Page 117: ...craper pla te Lay the scraper plate on a clean support surface Undo the grub screw Remove the components from the shaft and lay them on a clean support surface in the same order and the identical position as when fitted Grub screws Grub screws Shaft Scraper plate Grub screw Old metering wheels ...

Page 118: ...r and using new metering wheels slide the com ponents back onto the shaft Tightly fasten the grub screw Slide the scraper plate into the slot on the housing Insert the shaft Ensure the correct position of the scraper plate whilst doing so Align the individual parts of the shaft Note the markings when doing so Old metering wheels Teeth on metering Grub screw Grub screws Shaft Scraper plate Shaft Ma...

Page 119: ...Maintenance 119 Carefully tighten the grub screws When doing so check occasio nally that the shaft is still able to turn slightly Grub screws ...

Page 120: ...ack markers from the tractor rather than having to carry out the changeover manually Lengthways trans port attachment Mountable Rigid frames from 6 00 m in length can be easily transported with a mountable lengthways transport attachment Hydraulic For the transport of rigid frames 9 00m or more in length the hydraulic lengthways transport attachment is recommended ...

Page 121: ...n of the seed furrow Farmflexpresswheel with ring For intensive recompaction of the seed furrow Farmflex press wheels with rings are available Press wheel with stainless steel ring In addition to the Farmflex press wheel there is also a press wheel wi th stainless steel ring available for use on the front or rear of the seed row ...

Page 122: ...ess wheels In addition to an intermediate press wheel with rubber ring an inter mediate press wheel with a stainless steel ring can be used Intermediate press wheel with rubber ring Intermediate press wheel with stainless steel ring ...

Page 123: ...Accessories 123 Coverer In addition to towing coverer you can choose from a tine coverer or an adjustable coverer Towing coverer Tine coverer Adjustable coverer ...

Page 124: ...lector is particularly recommen ded for heavy soils and stony conditions Crumbler Fitted in place of the rear press wheel the crumbler improves recom paction while loosening up the soil Band sowing coul ter The band sowing coulter is for sowing seed in 6 5 cm wide bands ...

Page 125: ...he use of the granule distributor makes it possible to place pesticides in granule form directly during the seeding process in the sowing row Depending on the number of rows the granule distributor consists of several tanks with corresponding metering wheels The use of half width metering wheels permits extremely low application rates ...

Page 126: ...126 Accessories Hectaremeter Mechanical hectare meter for calculating the drilled field area Seed discs Appropriate seed discs are available for the different seeds ...

Page 127: ...ealer Track marker single acting Not activating or only slowly Both track marker arms fold at same time Control valve at the tractor defect Contact manufacturer Hydraulic pump defect Contact manufacturer Hydraulic coupling not properly plugged in Connect hydraulic coupling cor rectly Throttle in cylinder contaminated Contact dealer Defective change over valve Contact dealer 4 50 m 6 00 m rigid Tra...

Page 128: ...alve defect Contact dealer Side sections Side sections can not be ex tended Side sections can not be fol ded in No voltage Check voltage supply Control valve at the tractor defect Contact manufacturer Hydraulic pump defect Contact manufacturer Hydraulic coupling not properly plugged in Connect hydraulic coupling cor rectly Filter in control block contamina ted Contact dealer Hydraulic valve defect...

Page 129: ...ic pump defect Contact manufacturer Throttle in cylinder contaminated Contact dealer Hydraulic coupling not properly plugged in Connect hydraulic coupling cor rectly Filter in control block contamina ted Contact dealer Hydraulic valve defect Contact dealer Track marker or outer wings can be actuated hydraulically although the switch is in posi tion OFF Hydraulic valve defect Contact dealer Hydraul...

Page 130: ...nders opened Close the three way ball valve Chapter Coupling the ma chinery section Hydraulics pg 30 Three way ball valve at the lifting cylinders defect Contact dealer Machinery lowers during the transport Three way ball valve at the lifting cylinders opened Close the three way ball valve Chapter Coupling the ma chinery section Hydraulics pg 30 Three way ball valve at the lifting cylinders defect...

Page 131: ...cycled Tyres Tyres can be handed over for old tyre recycling Oil Collect oil from the hydraulic system in a suitable container and dispo se of it at an old oil facility Electronics A defective or worn out PCB in the pilot box is electronic scrap and must be disposed of as special waste Should there be no special wa ste handling facility in your area you can return the electronic com ponents to the...

Page 132: ...9494 Soest Germany declares of its own responsibility that the following product meets the stipulations of EC Directive 2006 42 EC Kverneland Group Soest GmbH Soest 11 01 2010 Friedrich Pehle Managing Director and authorised to compile technical documentation Type plate and CE symbol Miniair Nova and Accessories Copy of type plate ...

Page 133: ...rack marker 39 C Calibration test Granule distributor 71 Care 96 Chain drive Replacement 112 Tensioning 112 Chain granule distributor Replacement 115 Chain driven gearbox 49 Cleaning 95 Cleaning and care 95 Component designations Frame 20 Seed rows 23 Seeding heart 24 Conformity Declaration 132 Control valves 31 Coupling the machine 29 D Dimension G 12 Disposal of implement 131 Drive Replacing cha...

Page 134: ...stributor chain 115 Granule distributor metering wheels 116 Granule distributor sprockets 115 Marker disc 113 Riding on the machine 9 Road transport see Driving on the road S Safety 6 Agricultural training 11 Altered driving and braking performance 14 Assembly 28 Axle load 12 Care and maintenance chart 16 Care and maintenance work 16 Checking threaded connections 17 Cleaning 17 Coupling 11 Dimensi...

Page 135: ...ications 25 Frame 25 Seed row 26 Test drive 88 Track marker 36 Adjustments 39 Folding hydraulically 37 Manual folding 38 Replacing the disc 113 Training 5 Transport locking device Frame 34 V Vacuum system 58 W Wheels Replacing 111 ...

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