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3.0  CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR 

 

Checks prior to connecting the Genesis: 

 

 

Check the Genesis for any visual damage, and repair if safe operation of the 
machine cannot be guaranteed.

 

 

Check whether all nuts and bolts have been tightened properly.

 

  Check whether all protective covers and safety stickers are in place on the machine, 

and whether they are undamaged. 

NEVER

 use the machine without them. 

 
The Genesis can be connected to the tractor using the 3-point hitch. The method is as follows: 
(

Figure 7

)

 

 

1.  Remove the 3-point pins (1 and 2). 
2.  Carefully back up the tractor, so that the lifting arms (4) can be connected to the 

frame. 

 

!! Make sure the tractor is secured in place and cannot start moving!! 
!! Stop the engine of the tractor before getting off!! 

 
3.  Connect the lifting arms to the bottom 3-point pins (2) and secure them using the 

included locking pins. 

4.  Set the stabilizer of the tractor to a 100 mm sideways stroke. 
5.  Mount the top link (3) of your tractor and extend it until it is at the same height as the 

top 3-point hitch (1) of the Genesis. 

6.  Connect the top link (3) to the frame using the top pin (1) and secure using the 

included locking pin. 

7.  Keep extending/retracting the top link until the machine makes a 90° angle with the 

ground. 

 

!! Make sure all locking pins are secured!! 

 
8.  Start the tractor and lift the Genesis off the ground.  
9.  Slide the support legs (5) up in the working position. 

 

 

Figure 7

 

Summary of Contents for Genesis 10

Page 1: ...enesis 10 Serial number 427 West Outer Road Valley Park MO 63088 NOTE IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY AND ACHIEVING THE BEST RESULT IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS MANUAL IS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE...

Page 2: ...n card is included This card should be returned for handling any future claims This user manual offers many numbered instructions An symbol indicates a safety instruction A symbol indicates a tip and...

Page 3: ...e or repair of the machine may result in injury to both the user and others This should be avoided Always use the Genesis in combination with the appropriate tractor as described in the technical data...

Page 4: ...sis is stable and can t move unintentionally to prevent it from sinking riding sliding away When carrying out any maintenance activities adjustments or repairs always switch off the tractor engine fir...

Page 5: ...e been applied to the sideboards showing these warnings Make sure these safety stickers are always clearly visible and legible Replace them if they are damaged During operation make sure there are NO...

Page 6: ...6 7 Location of safety stickers Figure 5 Figure 5...

Page 7: ...uct THE GENESIS WITH SERIALNUMBER AS STATED ON THE MACHINE AND IN THIS MANUAL to which this declaration refers complies with stipulation of the 2006 42 EC machine directive and is in conformity with t...

Page 8: ...TITY 13 5 1 SPREADING TEST 14 5 2 THE SEED ELEMENT VALVE OPENING 16 6 0 TRANSPORTING THE GENESIS 17 7 0 DRIVING SPEED 17 8 0 GENERAL REMARKS ON THE USE OF THE GENESIS 17 9 0 OPERATING THE GENESIS 17 1...

Page 9: ...4717 9 lbs Seeding row distance 190mm 7 5 Number of cutting elements 16 Recommended tractor 120 HP with minimal lift capacity 610mm behind the lift eyes of 2500 Kg 5510 lbs Seed tray capacity 450 litr...

Page 10: ...ift has the capacity to lift at least 2800 kg 6170 lbs 2 Lift the machine including the pallet about 100 mm 4 off the ground 3 Remove the pallet by removing the bottom 3 point pins 2 4 Pull the pallet...

Page 11: ...be connected to the frame Make sure the tractor is secured in place and cannot start moving Stop the engine of the tractor before getting off 3 Connect the lifting arms to the bottom 3 point pins 2 a...

Page 12: ...n on the rear wheel support Remove the lower R clip and pin 1 and place the pin in the hole for the right depth 0 5 1 2 After that lock the pin with the R clip Figure 8 Figure 8 Figure 9 Please note t...

Page 13: ...which indicate numbers 1 to 11 given in table 1 By changing the gearbox as indicated the required quantity setting is obtained To set the gearbox proceed as follows Figure 10 Loosen the knobs 1 Turn...

Page 14: ...ried out Use table 1 below to record the values obtained Seeding table Gearbox setting Gate opening Rye Grass Kg ha Pound Acre 1 0 12 10 7 2 0 51 45 5 3 0 87 77 6 4 0 118 105 3 5 0 150 133 8 6 0 189 1...

Page 15: ...per and spread it equally in the hopper 4 Remove the knobs 1 on both sides 5 Take out the funnel trays 2 6 Rotate the funnel trays 2 upside down 7 Slide the funnel trays 2 back in the machine and lock...

Page 16: ...ollows see Figure 12 1 Loosen knob 1 2 Adjust lever 2 with the knob by sliding it to open or closed 3 Fasten the knob 1 By default the seed element valve is closed The gate opening is depending on the...

Page 17: ...seeding density and for seeding in a diamond shape Do not make sharp turns preferably drive in straight lines to avoid damaging the machine and or the ground When hitting a hard object in the soil the...

Page 18: ...antity see section 5 0 3 Set the right working depth see chapter 4 0 While adjusting the machine tractor combination must be fully locked to prevent it from driving sliding sinking away The tractor en...

Page 19: ...fore dismounting Be sure that the Genesis is stable on the floor and can t move unintentionally before dismounting the tractor 2 Lower the legs 5 downwards and lock them using the locking pins include...

Page 20: ...wide Reduce the working depth Rear wheel not on the ground Make sure it can move Worn seeding discs Replace the seeding discs The seed is not in the seeding cut Wrong working depth Adjust the machine...

Page 21: ...e a chain spray After every 100 operating hours Check for loose bolts nuts Tighten the loose bolts nuts with the correct torque Grease the drive chains Use a chain spray Check the tension of the drive...

Page 22: ...OINTS For grease points on the machine see Figure 3 There are grease points on the rear wheels of the machine and a chain behind the cover on the side of the machine Check Tabel 3 for maintenance inte...

Page 23: ...E SIDE WHEEL When the seeding wheel 3 is slipping it is possible to adjust the wheel pressure on the ground by changing the spring 2 position see Figure 14 Place bolt and nut 1 in another hole to enla...

Page 24: ...ntains a set of coulter knifes and fixing material as bolts and nuts MAKE SURE THAT THE COULTER KNIFE 1 IS IN CORRECT LINE WITH THE SEED ELEMENT 2 For mounting instructions see part pages OTHER COMMEN...

Page 25: ...ows 1 Mount the wheel bogy 1 on the frame with the supplied bolts and nuts 2 Mount the cylinders 2 on both sides of the frame with the supplied brackets 3 4 bolt and nuts 3 At the front of the machine...

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