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Safety

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Signaling devices for North

America

Signaling devices, signs and stickers are fitted to the machine to

ensure safety on the road. Signaling devices must always be

operational. You must never remove the panels and stickers. Replace

them if they are illegible or missing. You can order new stickers as
spare parts from your specialist dealer.

Signaling devices

Rigid machines

- Front view

- Rear view

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Summary of Contents for Qualidisc Farmer

Page 1: ...Qualidisc Farmer User manual Translation of the original document Version 05 2019 Date printed 01 2020 Language EN NA Serial number RFDHCxx009752 Type Rigid Folding Document number A135413640 ...

Page 2: ...er s address Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson S A S 9 Rue du Poitou F 85130 LES LANDES GENUSSON Tel 33 0 2 51 64 13 00 The copyright and use Copyright are held by the Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson SAS France Copying saving to another media translating or using extracts or parts of this document is not permitted without the express consent of Kverneland All rights reserved The content of...

Page 3: ...Lighting 34 Electrical connections 34 ting 35 Transport 36 Safety 36 Before traveling on public roads 36 Switching on 38 Adjustments 39 Working depth of the machine 39 Overlapping of discs 40 Adjustment of accessories 41 Lighting kit 43 Kilometre counter 44 Rollers Actipack and Actiring 45 Actiflex roller 47 Actipress Twin roller 48 Checking the rocker arm rotation 48 Unhitching 50 Maintenance 52 ...

Page 4: ...user with instructions on the use and maintenance of the machine Meaning of symbols Various symbols are used for the sake of clarity Their meaning is as follows A dot is followed by a list A triangle precedes operations to be carried out An arrow refers to other passages in the text In addition pictograms clearly indicate important instructions NOTE The term Note indicates advice and comments on u...

Page 5: ...tions to guarantee your own safety to guarantee the safety of others to ensure the safety of the machine When handling agricultural machines failure to follow instructions can result in multiple hazards Consequently always take care when working and never rush Note to the owner As required by law you should regularly inform those working on the machine of the existence of these safety instructions...

Page 6: ...er safety stickers are applied to the machine Do not remove these stickers If stickers have become unreadable or are no longer in place order new ones and fit them in the appropriate locations Safety pictograms on the machine Rigid machines ...

Page 7: ...Safety 7 ...

Page 8: ...Safety 8 Folding machines ...

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Page 10: ...u and the machine until the rotating parts are stopped DANGER Risk of crushing Never place your hands in an area where there are likely to be moving parts To prevent serious injury or death keep your hands away from these areas DANGER Hazardous zone Risk of serious injury or death when hitching unhitching or operating the machine To prevent any risk of serious injury or death Keep clear of this ar...

Page 11: ... have read and understood the user manual To prevent serious even fatal injury Read the manual first WARNING Risk of collision Risk of collision due to excessive width To avoid any collision Make sure that all the retractable or folding elements are blocked in transport position WARNING Risk of cutting or crushing Presence of sharp or blunt edges Before you start to make any adjustments make sure ...

Page 12: ...he machine to ensure safety on the road Signaling devices must always be operational You must never remove the panels and stickers Replace them if they are illegible or missing You can order new stickers as spare parts from your specialist dealer Signaling devices Rigid machines Front view Rear view ...

Page 13: ...s visible at the rear of the machine when traveling on roads This sign is necessary at a road speed of less than 40 km h 25 mph and if the hitched machine hides the slow vehicle sign on the tractor during road travel Maximum speed indicator Circular sign showing 50 km h or 30 mph This sign must be affixed to the tractor if not already present and the regulated speed for the tractor is greater than...

Page 14: ... out before starting up the machine again No work should be carried out on the machine delivered unless all measures have been taken to prevent the machine starting up again accidentally e g PTO and or hydraulic hoses uncoupled tractor engine switched off chocks have been placed under the frame to prevent the risk of the frame descending the vehicle has been immobilized using the appropriate syste...

Page 15: ...altered when the machine is hitched The maximum load per vehicle axle see manufacturer s information should not be exceeded If there is insufficient loading on the front axle extra weights must be installed so that control over the vehicle s steering is retained When hitching or unhitching the tool put any support equipment provided in place to prevent the machine from becoming unbalanced DANGER N...

Page 16: ... brakes must be coupled no single wheel braking Moving off the field The machine must not be moved outside the field or near people until the fold away extensions or the fold away or tipping accessories if any have been locked in the transport position Hydraulic The hydraulic hoses of the folding jacks must be disconnected to prevent accidental unfolding Lifting Secure the lower lifting arms to pr...

Page 17: ...is moving Any work on the machine while the tractor is in motion is prohibited Keep a safety distance of at least 5 m from the machine in motion forward movement movement of any part of the machine movement of the tractor lift Check the vicinity of both the machine and tractor before starting up Before starting up ensure that there is no one in the immediate vicinity children etc Ensure that you h...

Page 18: ... the tractor can deviate from its path if it encounters a hole ditch or other irregularity To avoid this problem always drive at a suitable speed on uneven terrain One person only on the tractor during operation Only allow a single person the operator on the tractor when it and the tool are in operation ...

Page 19: ...t could damage them bearings hydraulic hoses electrical enclosures any sensitive component of the machine DANGER Engage the brakes or vehicle immobilization system before all interventions on the tractor tool assembly Always engage the brakes or vehicle immobilization system before any intervention within the radius of the tractor tool assembly Failure to do so could result in serious injury even ...

Page 20: ...s on flat and sufficiently stable ground Operate the tractor hydraulic lift slowly and carefully Connect or disconnect the hydraulic connectors to from the tractor hydraulic system only when the tractor machine assembly is no longer pressurized WARNING Never engage the transmission if there are persons within the radius of the tractor machine combination WARNING Never stand between the tractor and...

Page 21: ...tructions for use maintenance and servicing DANGER The hydraulic system is pressurized Before any intervention on the hydraulic system block the folding extensions hydraulically controlled accessories in their rest position reduce the pressure Stop the tractor engine The result of failure to carry out these actions could be serious injury or death WARNING Engine exhaust gas some of its components ...

Page 22: ...f power to another machine is considered to be contrary to the intended use The manufacturer and specialist dealer decline any responsibility for damage caused by use other than normal use The user assumes all risks Compliance with the conditions of use includes compliance with the manufacturer s user instructions The safety instructions detailed above and rules regarding general safety occupation...

Page 23: ...ine 23 General Description A B C D E F H I G Reference Designation A Chassis B Coupling of the upper link bar C Depth control D Roller arm E Roller F Comb harrow G Lateral deflector H Row of discs I Coupling of the lower arms ...

Page 24: ...g arm Cat II III Weight with all options and Actipack roller approximate weight for the heaviest machine 1 349 kg 2 974 Ibs 1 570 kg 3 461 Ibs 1 785 kg 3 935 Ibs 2 100 kg 4 630 Ibs 2 419 kg 5 333 Ibs Characteristics Folding models Working width m ft 4 00 13 1 5 00 16 5 6 00 19 8 Transportation width m ft 2 45 8 3 Number of discs 32 40 48 Dimension of discs mm Conical notched Diam 520 20 1 2 thickn...

Page 25: ...ement by hydraulic cylinders Adjusts the working depth of the machine using plastic chocks Allows load transfer to the rear of the machine thus improving penetration Comb harrow Breaks up the soil entering the roller Allows fine soil to stay on the surface for improved lifting of weeds Discs with large notches Diameter 520 mm 20 1 2 Thickness 5 mm 1 4 Offers a good compromise between cutting quali...

Page 26: ... 540 mm 21 1 4 Compaction and crumbing of all types of soil but limited in excessively stony conditions Actiflex roller diameter 580 mm 23 5 8 Compaction and crumbing of all types of soil Double tube roller bar Crumbing levelling and depth control for all types of soil Double Actipress Twin overlapping roller diameter 565 mm 22 1 4 Levelling consolidation and improved depth control for all types o...

Page 27: ...ne If necessary contact your dealer to order a new lighting kit Seeder for vegetation cover Setting up of vegetational cover Broadcast seeding For more information on safety conditions assembly use and maintenance of the seeder please refer to its user manual Unit counter Enables the surface worked to be recorded CAUTION For folding models Do not fold the machine if the lights are in the working p...

Page 28: ...ons Observation of instructions In addition to the instructions listed above always obey accident prevention instructions generally recognised safety regulations occupational health requirements and road traffic regulations the notes given in this user manual instructions for use maintenance and servicing DANGER High risk of injury when uncoupling the machine To prevent any danger Immobilize the t...

Page 29: ...the rollers around screw A towards the rear so that point B aligns with point C Replace screw C Tighten the screws A and C to torque Refer to section Standard tightening torques page 60 Folding models WARNING Where a machine is partly disassembled follow the assembly instructions If the machine is delivered partially assembled carefully follow the instructions given in the assembly booklet to avoi...

Page 30: ...ed torque Check that the roller s is are aligned with the chassis with a 20 mm 1 gap in the centre Tighten the nuts A until the tube of the roller touches the flat of the roller arms Tighten the nuts B to the recommended torque Lastly tighten the nuts A to the recommended torque Check all the tightening torques Repositioning the deflectors Folding models Position the 4 screws A on the rear row of ...

Page 31: ... the roller frames Make sure that the lighting harnesses follow the recommended cable routing Folding machines When fitting the signalling equipment on the roller frames Make sure that the arms go over the top of the rear rotor between 2 rings Check that the panels lights and lighting harnesses do not come into contact with the roller if the machine folds ...

Page 32: ...ne has a little play to the right or the left Connect the road signals connector if present Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor dual effect for hydraulic depth control if fitted DANGER Never stand between the tractor and the machine when coupling It is extremely dangerous to stand between the machine and the tractor when coupling you could be crushed This could cause serious injury or even ...

Page 33: ...st the lower arms so that the machine has a little play to the right or the left If necessary clean the hydraulic couplings to prevent impurities from entering the hydraulic circuit Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor Dual effect for folding blue Dual effect for hydraulic depth control green if fitted ...

Page 34: ...ntroller Switch on the tractor s parking or low beam lights to switch on the lights on the machine Pin outs for SAE J560 connector Connect the male plug for the 12V electrical supply to the 7 pin connector on the tractor CAUTION Check the electrical cables Check the electrical cables regularly They must not rub on any part of the machine or hang in space Replace any torn or damaged electrical cabl...

Page 35: ...ractors fitted with them On On Yellow flashers on No direction indicated tractors with stop lights Flashing same speed as right On On Flashing same speed as left Yellow flashers on No direction indicated tractors without stop lights Flashing same speed as right Off Off Flashing same speed as left Direction indicated turning left Quicker flashing speed As per equipment fitted on tractor off low int...

Page 36: ...ng on public roads The unit must be equipped with suitable warning signs alarm and safety devices The equipment must comply with permitted vehicle widths and weights axle loadings tire loading limits permitted total weight Make sure that you do not compromise the tractor s handling Even when the machine is in the transport position there must be sufficient loading of the front axle Failure to comp...

Page 37: ...m in the lower position If necessary contact your dealer to order a new lighting kit Fixed machines The two lateral deflectors must be folded for travel by road Remove the spindle B and pin Lift the deflector using the handle Engage the spindle B in the position C Remove the spindle A and pin Pivot the deflector 180 Press the deflector as far as it will go Engage the spindle A in its socket to loc...

Page 38: ...ercise precaution when returning to the initial position arms with locked discs to the initial position Any disc arms that are abnormally blocked in the raised position may suddenly return to their position and are therefore a source of serious danger Keep away from the disc arm and never stand in its return path Raise the machine to eliminate any blockages When the disc arm is returned to low pos...

Page 39: ... procedure Raise and stabilise the machine Add chocks A to reduce the working depth or remove chocks to increase it Apply the same setting to all the roller arms To adjust the transfer load to the rear of the machine Place the machine on the ground Slide the ring B to position it as close as possible to the bearing surface Rotate the ring B to bring the holes in line with the spindle Put back the ...

Page 40: ... Stabilise the machine Actuate the hydraulic distributor to lower the rollers Add or remove chocks A Apply the same setting to all roller cylinders Actuate the hydraulic distributor until the jack s bear against the chocks Overlapping of discs The new machine is adjusted so that the entire surface of the soil is cut and mixed across the complete width This ideal overlapping can be preserved even w...

Page 41: ...Remove the spindle A Slide the deflector assembly on the tube to adjust the distance between the outer disc and the metal panel according to the path of the flow of soil Put back the spindle A Lock the spindle with the pin If the front discs are working at a greater depth than the rear discs the machine will move to the right when working If the front and rear discs are working at the same depth t...

Page 42: ... lower the deflector panel Bring the holes present on the metal panel in line with those on the deflector rods Replace the 2 screws Lock the screws using the nuts E Comb harrow The comb harrow is adjusted automatically to more or less break up the flow of soil projected into the roller Remove the pin locking the spindle A Remove the spindle Turn the row to the required angle Place the spindle A in...

Page 43: ...n the upper position Transport Signalling arm in the lower position Example of a machine with an Actipress Twin CAUTION For folding models Do not fold the machine if the lights are in the working position This could cause serious damage to the machine ...

Page 44: ...lter the values obtained See values below according to the disc diameter Width m ft Coefficient to obtain the area in hectares Diameter 520 mm 20 1 2 2 00 6 6 0 15 2 50 8 2 0 19 3 00 9 10 0 23 3 50 11 5 0 27 4 00 13 1 0 31 5 00 16 4 0 39 6 00 19 7 0 46 Number in black on the counter X Coefficient determined according to the working width and diameter of the discs ...

Page 45: ...the lowest possible pressure on the knife skids as excessive pressure could cause An increase in wear on the knife skids increased traction power requirement a risk of blockage etc The scrapers C do not have to be adjusted when changing from one setting to another The scrapers are only used in the OFF position to clean the central tube Adjustment procedure Set the knife skids to position 1 Adjust ...

Page 46: ...n the welded nut located on the lower part so that the rear rail is supported While holding the wrench C in position loosen the countersunk screw A with the small wrench B so that it protrudes by about 1 cm from its conical housing Swing the rail to the required position 1 2 3 or OFF Still holding the wrench B in position fully tighten the countersunk head screw A Tighten the locknut Go to the oth...

Page 47: ... you want to sow in the spring You are not planning to sow for a long time Dismantle the levelling blade rail Loosen the nuts A and B on each mounting between 3 and 6 mountings depending on the width Remove the supports Raise the levelling blade rail Put the mountings back in their position Centre the levelling blades with respect to the rings Tighten the nuts A and B on each mounting CAUTION No r...

Page 48: ...pressure exerted by the front and rear rotor rings on the ground can be adjusted by moving the screw A and its bushes between the holes of the 0 1 2 or 3 positions Position 0 Screw A in Hole 0 Position 1 Screw A in Hole 1 Position 2 Screw A in Hole 2 Position 3 Screw A in Hole 3 WARNING Comply fully with safety instructions Keep at a safe distance when changing the settings There is a risk of the ...

Page 49: ...3 screws A of the roller to be switched Place the rotor in the required position B Put back the 3 screws A and tighten to torque Choose the roller overlap suitable for the soil conditions short dry soil with few residues wide damp and sticky soil with lots of residues and stones or intermediate for mixed conditions Short overlap Intermediate overlap 1 Rear roller moved away Intermediate overlap 2 ...

Page 50: ...sion In the folded position DANGER Respect of safety instructions Failure to respect the safety instructions may cause serious injury or even death Refer to Chapter Safety page 5 WARNING There is a serious risk of injury when unhitching the machine To prevent any danger Immobilize the tractor Ensure that the machine is on flat and sufficiently stable ground Do not stand between the tractor and the...

Page 51: ...tion B to the storage position C Lock the struts using spindles A Leave via the rear of the machine Adjust the front struts Lower the machine onto a stable surface so that its weight is being supported by the rear struts and that the tension applied on the upper link is released Unhitch the upper link Adjust the tractor lifting height in such a way to allow placing the front struts into the storag...

Page 52: ...ting of oil is applied at the end of each season Use only a suitable biodegradable oil such as rapeseed oil Storage To keep your machine in good condition during storage Clean it Lubricate the various points listed in the Maintenance section Store your machine on a flat stable surface Machines stored in unfolded position apply grease on the jack rods to prevent corrosion CAUTION Do not clean using...

Page 53: ...when the engine is switched off the contact key has been removed the electronic control system has been deactivated An unexpected movement of the machine could cause serious injury WARNING Use original replacement parts Use only original replacement parts for safety related components Only parts of the appropriate dimensions strength and material quality should be used If parts other than original...

Page 54: ...tely DANGER Avoid contact with the skin Avoid all skin contact with these products Contact with the skin may cause skin damage Protect your skin Protect your skin when handling oils or lubricants by applying a protective cream on the skin or by wearing oil and lubricant proof gloves Oils may cause health problems Do not use the oils to clean your hands Never use oil or lubricants to clean your han...

Page 55: ...e you to locate the machine s greasing points quickly Work Execution Lubricate Apply grease on sliding surfaces with a brush Oil Unless otherwise indicated use only vegetable oils such as rape seed oil Mineral oils are not suitable Used oils are dangerous to your health and their use is strictly prohibited Replacement Replace the part concerned by following the instructions contained in the mainte...

Page 56: ...Maintenance 56 Image Part Frequency Every day Every 40 hours Every year Folding cylinders X Folding side articulation pivot axes X Depth control cylinders X Double tube roller bar X A A A A A ...

Page 57: ...ificant play appears on a ringed articulation Location of the wear rings on the machine Frame for 4M and 5M machines CAUTION The wear rings must be changed when they stop protecting the different parts of the machine If used wear rings are not replaced damaged machine parts will not be covered by the warranty If damaged rings are not replaced their housing may also suffer from wear ...

Page 58: ...Maintenance 58 Frame for 6M machines Double tube roller bar ...

Page 59: ...Maintenance 59 Actipress Twin roller ...

Page 60: ...Values provided for assembly with no special lubrication Diameter of screw Quality 8 8 Quality 10 9 Quality 12 9 N m ft lbf N m ft lbf N m ft lbf 3 1 41 1 04 2 07 1 53 2 43 1 79 4 3 22 2 38 4 74 3 50 5 5 4 06 5 6 4 4 72 9 4 6 94 11 8 12 6 11 1 8 19 16 3 12 03 19 1 14 10 8 27 20 39 29 46 34 10 53 39 78 58 92 68 12 92 68 136 100 159 117 14 148 109 218 161 255 188 16 232 171 341 252 399 294 18 330 24...

Page 61: ...he right way round Tighten the nut A with a tightening torque of 400 Nm 295 ft Ibf CAUTION Use only the screws supplied The securing screws supplied are special screws for specific requirements Commercially available screws will not stand up to the stresses on the machine If you use inappropriate screws or if you do not tighten them to the recommended torque the machine could be damaged Using the ...

Page 62: ...harrows Replace them if they are badly worn Wear of the knife skids on Actipack and Actiring Regularly check the wear of the knife skids A Replace them before wear can cause the part to be lost during operation CAUTION Replace the discs with original discs The initial discs have an exclusive heat treatment that significantly increases their life cycle For optimal overlapping replace the discs when...

Page 63: ...arly check the wear on the levelling blade coulters Replace them before wear can cause the part to be lost during operation After use and before storage it is recommended that the roller is thoroughly cleaned to remove any earth attached to it which may cause a nuisance when resuming work A Levelling blade B Coulter wear zone ...

Page 64: ...ntervention on the hydraulic system Lock the folding extension and all the hydraulically controlled accessories in rest position Reduce the pressure between the tractor and the machine Reduce the pressure between the hydraulic accumulators and the cylinders even when the accumulators are located on the cylinders Failure to carry out these actions could result in serious injury or death The accumul...

Page 65: ...Hydraulic diagrams 65 Hydraulic diagrams Rigid machine Depth control Folding machine Depth control ...

Page 66: ...Hydraulic diagrams 66 Folding 4 00 m 13 1 and 5 00 m 16 5 ...

Page 67: ...Hydraulic diagrams 67 Folding 6 00 m 19 8 ...

Page 68: ...nsport Any claims must be made to us in writing within six 6 days The warranty will apply only if the conditions appearing on the delivery contract have been met by the buyer The warranty cannot apply if the machine has been repaired by the customer without the dealer s approval has been modified by fitting non original parts ...

Page 69: ... to a scrap metal recycling centre Tyres Tyres can be sent to a tyre recycling centre Hydraulic fluid Collect hydraulic fluid in clean sealed containers designed for this purpose Avoid using food containers or drinks bottles Take hydraulic fluid and hoses to an appropriate recycling centre CAUTION Do not spread on the ground or pour into sewers used grease or other substances such as motor oil hyd...

Page 70: ...ner 5 P Panels 27 Pictograms 4 R Rocker arm rotation 48 Roller overlap 49 S Safety 5 General recommendations 14 Hitching 15 Hydraulic system 21 Maintenance 19 Power take off 20 Use 17 Safety rules 14 Safety symbols 6 Signalling 27 Spindles 39 Storage 52 Symbols 4 T Tightening torques 60 Transport 16 Tyres 69 U User safety 5 W Warranty 68 ...

Page 71: ...Index 71 ...

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