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Sowing Machine  AMBER 900/3 

 

2. 

INTRODUCTION

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DEAR USERS OF THIS SOWING MACHINE

 

You have decided to purchase this mechanical row sowing machine AMBER, which 
is characterized with being an economic and up-to-date agriculture equipment.  

You can use all of the advantages and special possibilities this machine offers 

if you read this User’s and Maintenance Manual carefully and, if need arises, take the 
User’s Manual into your hands. 

In case of any doubts please contact the seller or the manufacturer of the 

sowing machine. 

We hope that after reading the User’s Manual you will return the signed 

warranty certificate to the manufacturer. 

 
2.1.  

WARNING SIGN 

 

 

We use this sign in the User’s Manual on all the occasions we 
want to inform the user about  possible  risks for both the 
machine operator and  other persons.    This sign is also used 
each time a danger arises to workers, the natural environment 
and property.  
 
 

Please pay attention to safety and warning signs used in this User’s Manual. Spare 
part ordering can only be accepted on the basis of the number of a particular part.   

2. 2. 

 PRINCIPLES CONCERNING THE USE OF THE MACHINE ON PUBLIC 

ROADS 

 
Safety on public roads and traffic regulations in force require that the unit consisted of 
a tractor and the aggregated agriculture machine  when moving on public roads 
comply with the requirements identical for those a tractor has to comply with.  What is 
more, a coupled  machine  being part of a towing vehicle protruding outside the side 
(or rear) outline of a tractor –  poses danger for vehicles moving behind and 
overtaking a tractor.   This is why, such an  agriculture machine should be equipped 
with proper markings.  Sowing machine AMBER  mounted  from the rear side of a 
tractor worsens the visibility of a tractor rear lights.  The width of the sowing machine 
when transporting exceeds 3.0 meters which requires to use the following marking: 
 

 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for AMBER 900/3

Page 1: ...anual and follow the safety instructions contained in it VERSION ENG 01 2018 UNIA FAMAROL Sp z o o ul Przemysłowa 100 76 200 SŁUPSK POLAND tel 59 841 80 01 Service 59 841 80 27 serwis famarol uniamachines com uniamachines com SOWING MACHINE AMBER 900 3 ...

Page 2: ...ect of machines and safety elements The Journal of Laws No 259 item 2170 and European Union Directive 98 37 EC dated 22nd June 1998 amended directive UE 98 79 EC The following harmonized standards have been used for the performance of the conformity assessment PN EN ISO 12100 1 2005 U PN EN 294 1994 PN EN ISO 12100 2 2005 U PN EN 1553 2002 and the standards indicated below PN ISO 3600 1998 PN ISO ...

Page 3: ...cal Working width 3 0 m Filling capacity of the seed box 3m 900 dm3 Width between sowing rows 12 5 cm Power demand 3 900 min 110 KM 82 kW Max working speed 12 km h Machine mass 3 900 1450 applies to the version equipped with pipe shaft SWW symbol 0842 114 KTM symbol 0824 114 304 330 After obtaining positive assessment of the design documentation and prototype trials and tests in respect of the sow...

Page 4: ... 1 PREPARATION PROCEDURES FOR PUTTING MACHINE INTO OPERATION 19 10 1 1 UNLOADING METHOD 19 10 1 2 PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO OPERATION 19 10 1 2 1 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO A TRACTOR 20 10 1 2 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONNECTION 20 10 1 2 3 LUBRICATION 21 10 1 2 4 OIL LEVEL IN THE GEAR BOX 23 10 2 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 23 10 2 1 ADJUSTMENT OF GATES 23 10 2 2 ADJUSTMENT OF BOTTOMS 24 10 2 3 ADJUSTMENT OF...

Page 5: ...time a danger arises to workers the natural environment and property Please pay attention to safety and warning signs used in this User s Manual Spare part ordering can only be accepted on the basis of the number of a particular part 2 2 PRINCIPLES CONCERNING THE USE OF THE MACHINE ON PUBLIC ROADS Safety on public roads and traffic regulations in force require that the unit consisted of a tractor ...

Page 6: ...in mm length 2200 width 3250 3m height in working position 1700 height in transporting position 2200 Mass of the sowing machine 1450kg 3 900 Power demand 3 900 110 KM 82kW PURSUANT TO ART 50 SECTION 8 CLAUSE 5 OF THE TRAFFIC LAW ACT THE USE OF AGRICULTURE MACHINES ON PUBLIC ROADS IS ALLOWED ONLY AFTER A PERMISSION IS OBTAINED FROM ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR ROADS ON WHICH...

Page 7: ... operation Before putting the machine into operation carefully read the User s Manual concerning its functions connection and adjusting methods Warnings Comply with all warnings and instructions Housings The machine can be put into operation only when all the housings and covers are in their places and the machine show no defects Connecting to a tractor Take special care when mounting and dismount...

Page 8: ...cting and disconnecting the machine to a tractor a special care must be taken When a suspension system is adjusted it is forbidden to stay between the machine and a tractor The machine must be transported only in a Transport Position machine is raised When transporting the machine the markings must be folded raised and protected from lowering When the machine is operated and during idle movement d...

Page 9: ...d change gears when the machine is operated on a sloped surface The machine must be operated only according to its intended use specified in the User s Manual To avoid fire the machine must be kept clean and in good technical condition Figure 1 4 2 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 1 Before proceeding with the machine cleaning lubricating adjusting or regulating always make sure that the electrical supply i...

Page 10: ...ETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT THE MACHINE MUST BE ALWAYS TRANSPORTED AND PULLED IN TRANSPORT POSITION machine is raised and 1 Always comply with the traffic regulations when travelling on public roads 2 Prepare the unit for transport according to the relevant regulations required lights indicators warning triangle etc 3 Consider the allowable axle load gross weight and transport regu...

Page 11: ...ONCERNING AGRICULTURE MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT 6 COMPANY S PLATE WARNING AND INFORMATION SIGNS LOGO Figure 2 C 2 26 Switch off the engine and remove keys from the ignition switch before proceeding with any maintenance works Read the User s Manual carefully C 2 27 Do not travel on platforms scoopers and ladders or other machine elements Place for logo plates and other information labels ...

Page 12: ... enter the machine container until the tractor engine is working C 2 20 Do not open or remove safety housings until the tractor engine is working C 2 11 Do not open or remove safety housings until the tractor engine is working Figure 3 Do not reach for the seed container box when the machine is operated Risk of hands being caught by a mixer ...

Page 13: ... Manual 7 2 MACHINE OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND FORBIDDEN METHODS OF OPERATION machine operator is not allowed to operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol drugs or strong medications etc only a competent doctor can give a final opinion as for the possibility to operate the machine by disabled or sick persons it is forbidden for unqualified persons or persons with no adequate knowledge...

Page 14: ... The seeds in the seed duct are thrown into a furrow made by a disc coulter row sowing The amount of seeds thrown by the sowing device depends on the dimension of spaces distances between the bottom of the sowing device and the cylindrical surface of the sowing wheel the dimensions of the hole in the wall of the seed box can be adjusted with a valve and as well as the regulation of a lever of the ...

Page 15: ... 3 15 Figure 4 rubber tin pipe spiral Figure 5 Diagram of sowing system and checking of adjustable bottoms 1 pattern 2 screw 3 sowing wheel 4 adjustable bottom a marking end b marking end ridge 5 2 3 4 1 6 8 7 Pressing shafts ...

Page 16: ...Diagram of drive transmission 1 cassette wheel 2 stepless gear box 3 scale 4 stepless gear box z 22 z 17 z 31 Mixer outlet Sowing shaft outlet z 20 z 25 Wheelwork box z 13 From cassett e wheel Permanent cassette Mobile cassette Z13 Z22 Z22 Z15 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 17: ...ins cables or belts must be used 5 During the machine lifting or turning make sure that the cables chains or belts are taut so that swinging effect can be eliminated which may result in people s accident 6 Make sure that the lifting direction is correct and all possible obstacles are removed 7 Make sure that the machine is properly fastened when transporting on a platform trailer etc 9 2 HANDLING ...

Page 18: ...nnel and empty the seed d put the channel in its place again and repeat steps b and c in order to empty the seed box completely and when completed clean carefully the container e after the procedure concerning the emptying of the seed box is completed make sure that the wire rack is put in its original position and protected with catches Raise and protect the measuring channel with rubber fastener...

Page 19: ...ified by special markings It is also possible to use a fork lift truck to unload the sowing machine which must be characterized with the following load capacity minimum 2 5 tons in case of a machine with the width of 3 meters and minimum 3 5 tons in case of a machine with the width of 4 meters In both cases approved fork lift truck fork extensions must be used The place where the fork lift forks m...

Page 20: ...2 1 CONNECTING THE SOWING MACHINE TO A TRACTOR The tractor must be drawn up to the sowing machine so that the pivots of the machine can be placed in the tractor hook slot then protect them with bolts Figure 10 The tractor ramp must be raised in such a way that the lower tap pivots are in front of the axes of the tractor hook With the use of the tractor strands for raising and lowering the machine ...

Page 21: ... e a The points are also described in the greasing table Greasing Table Number of a greasing point Name of element Number of greasing points Grade of grease Frequency of greasing REMARKS 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Mixer bearing 2 ŁT 41 every 50 hours with the use of a grease fitting 2 Clutch and clutch shaft 1 ŁT 41 every 50 hours with the use of a blade 3 Gear box 1 ones a 3 years 4 Driver chain 13 18 4 graph...

Page 22: ...Stepless gear box is filled with hydraulic oil by the manufacturer Oil grade VECO HLP 22 in the amount of 0 6dm3 Oil must be replaced every 3 years For replacing and refilling the HLP 15 22 oil grade should be used 6 5 7 2 Figure 12 a d A ...

Page 23: ...ccording to the instructions included in the sections below 10 2 1 ADJUSTMENT OF GATES The design of the sowing machine makes it possible to close the inflow of seed from the seed box to particular sowing devices with the use of gates The design of the sowing machine makes it possible to close the inflow of seed from the seed box to particular sowing devices with the use of gates Figure 13 It enab...

Page 24: ... GEAR BOX AND THE LEVERS OF BOTTOMS The adjusting and setting of the gear box Figure 16 and the bottom levers Figure15 is performed according to instructions included in the Table of Sowing To adjust and set the number of seed during sowing the stepless gear box lever the bottom lever and the position of a gate must reflect the instructions included in the Table of Sowing To adjust the gear box th...

Page 25: ...the seed of the same type differs with regard to its size and weight the data includes in the Table of Sowing must be treated as reference and approximate information To achieve precisely required number of seeds to be sown on 1 hectare the turning test must be performed The following procedure must be followed adjust the gear box bottom lever and gates according to instructions given in the Table...

Page 26: ...er depends on the adjustment of the working angle of the pressing shaft Figure 17 Figure 17 Adjusting of the depth of sowing must be performed practically each time before field works are planned to be started To do this the following procedure must be followed fill the seed box with seed for sowing section 10 2 4 perform control sowing approximately 10 meter long make sure that the depth at which...

Page 27: ...stance between the outer coulters the width of sowing path measured in centimeters Sr working width of the sowing machine in centimeters t the tread of the front wheels measured from the centre of one wheel to the centre of the other at their base in centimeters d the width of row spacing in centimeters After the sowing markers are properly adjusted to the required width the bolts fixing the marke...

Page 28: ... vegetation period and particularly in the period from stalk shooting to the period of blooming The technological paths allow to use sprayers and sowing machines in a precise way and the same applies to the particular activities which can be also performed with high precision for example it enables for a double spraying of paths Figure 20 Methods of outlining technological paths 3m sowing machine ...

Page 29: ...ctivities being performed such as spraying or fertilizing before and after the plants begin to sprout The mechanism is responsible for the controlling of 4 sowing wheels with two wheels on each side a wheel of a tractor which cut or dose inflow of the sowing seed to a coulter I I Im m mp p po o or r rt t ta a an n nt t t Counting of sowing rides and switching of technological paths is performed by...

Page 30: ...ll result in the reduction of the gap of the outlined technological paths riding path for a sprayer by two widths of row spacing The setting depends on the tread of a tractor coupled with a sprayer The change requires for a sowing shaft to be disassembled the order of sowing wheels placing on a shaft to be changed and the regulation of the blocking levers position on the control shaft to be perfor...

Page 31: ...wheel 1 is used for sowing In case of each set of sowing wheels it is required to set the position of the drive as it is shown on the Figure B R R Figure 19 Figure A The position of driver when grain seeds are sown Figure B The position of driver when small seeds are sown IMPORTANT In order to separate the two sowing wheels the sowing shaft 7 should be positioned in such a way that the sowing devi...

Page 32: ...d the eighth and sixteenth wheel from the right side of the shaft then bearing together with its fitting should be installed place the shaft on the sowing devices screw the bearing fittings and the shaft catchers holders install the device for technological paths together with the shaft The final setting regulation of the gear box and the number of seed intended for sowing should be performed afte...

Page 33: ...s width of 12 5 Do not remove or move the disc coulters It is only possible to increase the width of sowing rows by the multiple of the setting of 12 5 depending on the needs which is performed through closing the gates in the sowing device Device with the installed technological paths shaft Sowing shaft bearing Sowing shaft Sowing devices Catcher holder of the sowing shaft ...

Page 34: ...wing To achieve the expected and correct effects of the machine use it is required to follow the principles presented below 1 Make sure that the sowing machine is correctly connected to a tractor 2 Get acquainted with this User s Manual carefully and all the tables and examples which are included in this document The given values should be treated as reference information only as they are rounded ...

Page 35: ...egulations or instructions concerning its operation given in this User s Manual As it is possible that during the sowing machine operation some unexpected circumstances not specified in the User s manual may occur the user should always follow the generally approved safety procedures The manufacturer is exempt from any liability in case parts other than the original are used by the machine user Th...

Page 36: ...he manufacturer and result from material defect wrong workmanship or machine assembly IMPORTANT Manufacturer seller cannot accept any warranty claims In case of the following 1 The user does not follow the instructions given by the manufacturer in this User s Manual 2 Any technical and design changes have been introduced in respect of the machine without consent given by the manufacturer 3 The mac...

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