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Activities before spreading

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

Type

Operation

Pattern

Surface

Granular

rough

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

rough

smooth

roughly round, not angular, no
sharp corners or edges

relatively smooth

Mineral

angular, with sharp angles and
edges

very rough

Prills

perfectly round, hollow on the
inside, some holes in the surface

very smooth

Crystalline

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

smooth

Blend

blend of granules with various
patterns, different from above
descriptions

blend of granules with various
surfaces, different from above
descriptions

Crystalline

Rough granular

Mineral

Prills

Smooth granular

Blend

Summary of Contents for RO-M EW

Page 1: ...RO M EW User Manual Item 01 2015 Print date 02 2015 Language EN From software version V 1 11 Serial number From VN251 Reference number A138039240 1...

Page 2: ...hey are requested Type of machine Serial number Options Address dealer Address manufacturer Kverneland Group Nieuw Vennep B V holds all copyrights and rights of use The contents of this user manual ca...

Page 3: ...dth 108 Inclination 111 PTO shaft rpm 111 Application rate 112 Manual calibration test 123 Variable externally driven application rate 126 Filling 128 Spreading pattern check tray test 131 Driving on...

Page 4: ...s respect the warranty conditions always have a machine in perfect working order For the employer All personnel who operate this machine must be authorised to do so according to the applicable nationa...

Page 5: ...xt sections INDICATION The words Tip and Instruction are followed by tips or hints for operation The warning triangle indicates important safety regulations Failing to comply with these may result in...

Page 6: ...ended overloading of or unauthorised modification to the machine renders the resultant manufacturer s warranty and liability void Familiarise yourself with the operating functions and safety instruc t...

Page 7: ...ided and be alert to possible risks Always keep the warning stickers and symbols clean and clearly legible Replace warning stickers that are missing damaged or those that have become illegible If orig...

Page 8: ...ting range of the machine when it is running Do not come into the working area before all parts of the machine come to a halt Operate the power lift only outside the danger zone There is a danger of b...

Page 9: ...aged or operated intentionally or unintentionally you could get crushed in moving parts which could lead to injury Be very alert when working in the vicinity of moving parts Always bear in mind that t...

Page 10: ...acturer is not liable for damage that may result from such usage risks are taken exclusively by the user The instructions maintenance requirements and reparation stipula tions as indicated by the manu...

Page 11: ...to injury and damage the machine Clothes protection Wear close fitting clothing Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing Loose clothing could become entangled with moving parts which could cause serious o...

Page 12: ...llow anyone to stay within the danger area while the machine is running If there are people within the working area and the danger zone it could lead to injury Tractor Check the condition of the tract...

Page 13: ...serious personal injury Ensure the tractor is safe when leaving it Never leave the tractor without switching off the PTO shaft switching off the electric control system releasing the pressure from th...

Page 14: ...nd the carry load per wheel At least 20 of the tractor s own weight must rest on the front axle and 45 on the rear axle in the loaded condition in order to maintain good manoeuvrability Check that the...

Page 15: ...without the machine 1 being attached Kg C The weight on the rear axle of the tractor without the machine 1 being attached Kg D The total weight of the machine or weights attached at the front end Kg...

Page 16: ...xle load must not exceed the permitted maximum load The actual total rear axle load in kg is calculated as follows Ballast required in the front The minimum load on the front axle must be 20 of the ba...

Page 17: ...st be less than or equal to the permitted values The front and rear loads must be greater than the minimum load of the front and rear axles respectively TIP If you have access to a weigh bridge with s...

Page 18: ...is prohibited You may only be present on the parts of the machine intended for the purpose if it is standing still and prevented from rolling by means of hand brake and wheel chocks Being on the mach...

Page 19: ...ious or lethal injuries Replace protective coupling shaft tubes in a timely manner Replace the coupling shaft protection sleeves upon the first signs of wear and tear Protection sleeves may get worn o...

Page 20: ...machine may only be operated by one person from the tractor Operating the machine from the tractor will keep you out of harm s way Other people should not be in the direct vicinity of the machine and...

Page 21: ...d to damage Always adjust the driving speed to the conditions of the surroundings and the terrain When driving up and down hills and across slopes do not make any sudden turns On the field Do not leav...

Page 22: ...the machine or crops Never use the tractor in a closed area The tractor must never be used in a closed area Exhaust fumes may accumulate without being noticed Exhaust fumes may cause serious or lethal...

Page 23: ...ntact your physician in such an event Risk of explosion because of nitrate Fertilisers that contain nitrate can create a risk of explosion if they come into contact with fire All fertiliser remnants s...

Page 24: ...constant horizontal flow The spreading quantity is regulated by a dosing plate on top of the spreading disc Both the dosing plates are located right on top of the discharge bushings The fertiliser fal...

Page 25: ...is used per disc to enable one to adjust the dosing accurately Fine application The spreader is equipped with fine application as standard equipment to spread low application rates This fine applicat...

Page 26: ...tribution The spreading pattern is normally a triangle that completely overlaps A trapezoidal spreading pattern may result depending on the application rate and working width This spreading pattern ha...

Page 27: ...ld spreading pattern The full field spreading pattern overlaps 100 A triangular spreading pattern that completely overlaps can be expected with most fertiliser types with an average working width The...

Page 28: ...th a half spreading pattern filled to 100 with the border spreading plate and one closed dosing unit You have to optimise the spreading pattern and thereby overcome environmental pollution when adjust...

Page 29: ...at the application rate and not spread anything above the border Current environmental standards only allow for minimal loss over the field edge TrimFlow The TrimFlow deflects the fertilser granules...

Page 30: ...atic weighing system The spreader uses a weigh cell in the three point linkage to continu ously measure the quantity of fertiliser that is being spread The computer in the distribution box compares th...

Page 31: ...ng In this way the relation is always current and the spreader reacts in the right way to changes for example in driving speed or in cases of over and under dosing To prevent field conditions such as...

Page 32: ...cial cable set is required for this See section Directly to the ISO 11786 in cab tractor connection in the tractor cabin on page 203 The same applies for the PTO shaft RPM The extra sensor is availabl...

Page 33: ...n screen of your machine and a separate operating pro gram This can be done without having to switch Operate all keys directly on the touch screen Instruction booklet of the terminal in the correct la...

Page 34: ...SO machines Client particulars With the main switch on the upper left in the red extension you can switch the control box on and off Always switch off the control box when you leave the tractor If the...

Page 35: ...he 9 pins in Cab cable between your tractor and the IsoMatch Tellus GO control box is sufficient Other connections are made via the Input IM Tellus cable supplied as a standard item NOTE This control...

Page 36: ...the user s manual of the control box or tractor for further information Selecting application With a programme change key you can switch between the several applications or machines in both screens s...

Page 37: ...an be found in the user s manual of your control box You will find a graphical overview of the menu structure on page 42 Entering and modifying values Touchscreen operating buttons Navigation through...

Page 38: ...keyboard displayed Enter here the working width of 24 metres You can immediately change the displayed value with the keys Saving change The change is saved when you press the OK button Thereafter you...

Page 39: ...reens and key functions could differ slightly in a tractor with an ISOBUS communication system through an independent terminal The ISO tractor terminal may have 5 or 6 buttons left or right of the scr...

Page 40: ...ely such as over and under dosing or closing a spreading disc Settings and service menu In the first screen of the settings and service menu you must enter some necessary data for correct spreader ope...

Page 41: ...fewer function keys beside the screen Furthermore this control box has fewer possibilities for communicating with an external system The tractor and spreader need to be adapted somewhat to be able to...

Page 42: ...Getting familiar with the machine 42 Menu structure...

Page 43: ...Getting familiar with the machine 43...

Page 44: ...Weight kg 400 425 450 Maximum load capacity kg 2000 2000 2000 Type of linkage pins Cat II Maximum total weight kg 2525 Spreading Working width m 10 12 15 16 18 20 21 24 27 28 option Fertiliser applica...

Page 45: ...or operating empty spreader dB 71 4 81 0 Tractor spreading spreader Kali 60 dB 72 7 84 2 Tractor spreader Kali 60 TrimFlow dB 70 9 85 5 Miscellaneous Tractor power kW 44 Electrical supplies required 1...

Page 46: ...s and their positions on the machine Use sturdy hoisting equipment Use the hoisting points on the machine to hook up your approved slings or hoisting chains If the machine is hoisted incorrectly or wi...

Page 47: ...cal injury Be careful that nothing gets jammed It is easy for parts to get jammed while mounting the spreader Work carefully when mounting by placing the machine on adequate supports switching off the...

Page 48: ...edium sized ones followed by the larger vanes Press the vanes in well and put the lock nut in position Mount the vanes on the other side of the spreading disc and onto the other spreading disc in the...

Page 49: ...has an outgoing 7 point CAN plug Connect the CAN plug to the control box Console assembly Mount the control box in a place where it would be well visible easy to operate while spreading and result in...

Page 50: ...gs are attached to control box connections IsoMatch terminal on a NON ISO tractor If you use the IsoMatch control box with a tractor that is not equipped with the ISOBUS communication system an extra...

Page 51: ...ables are available See section Tractor ECU driving speed signal on page 204 and the spare parts manual or consult your dealer First fit the universal plug to the tractor ECU See the tractor ECU user...

Page 52: ...ll supported by at least two bolts so that the sensor would not vibrate or move away from the wheel ring If there is no suitable bolt or clamp connection Drill the centre points in the wheel or stub a...

Page 53: ...uld be stable with the inner part facing you Mount the fastening bolts with the injection bushings and nuts on the wheel ring A drilling jig is provided to ensure that the wheel can be well centred Sl...

Page 54: ...o pulses are given off and the system does not measure the driving speed You can check and test the operation of the sensor by means of the indicator light that is fitted behind the sensor If the whee...

Page 55: ...ng materials by hand Attach the next long side to the coaming Attach a corner piece with the fixing materials Attach the next short side to the coaming Attach the last corner piece with the fixing mat...

Page 56: ...t holes are for mounting the hopper extension Fasten the locking bolt against the coaming or hopper extension Turn the lock nut on the locking bolt against the rotation mechanism Put a tube through th...

Page 57: ...rts book for correct mounting Mount the hydraulic control Mount the bracket to the cylinder Mount the entire unit on the spreader Attach the cylinder fork to the pipe hinge point Attach the slotted bo...

Page 58: ...or off but not the control box Place the control box in such a manner that you can read the screen when you are standing at the TrimFlow Turn the plate to the back until the sensor does not emit a sig...

Page 59: ...spreading plate Mount the transport support for the border spreading plate see also the parts sheet Hydraulic border spreading plate Fit the frame to the machine see also the parts sheet Fit the lami...

Page 60: ...e accessories are fitted 3 sensors can be connected to the splitter box Up to 2 sensors are connected to the RO M EW This splitter box is connected to the machine electronics On the control box you ca...

Page 61: ...The machine may be damaged and physical injury may result A disconnected machine can easily be moved with the parking wheels Raise the machine to working height Switch the tractor off remove the key f...

Page 62: ...be at the same height as the top end of the turning rod Fasten the nuts on the bolts again Note Mount the support carefully so that the position of the gearbox does not change Place the calibration co...

Page 63: ...ink and jaw adjustment is important This system is used for several machine settings The tractor must be equipped with stabiliser rods or chains for preventing lateral machine movements and being able...

Page 64: ...rect length before connecting it to the tractor A coupling shaft that is too long could seriously damage the machine and the tractor see the section Checking the coupling shaft length below and the be...

Page 65: ...ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Pull the coupling shaft apart into two halves Mount the loose tractor section of the coupling shaft to the tractor PTO shaft Attach the loose machi...

Page 66: ...30 when lifted and 30 when lowered This is the maximum length between the PTO shaft and the machine drive axle Place the machine on a supporting beam with the power lift at the highest position Switc...

Page 67: ...ld occur as soon as it is turned TIP It is possible that the coupling needs to be separated out at a higher torque the First run Always mount the check chains of the protection sleeves The check chain...

Page 68: ...from the direct vicinity of the tractor or the machine complying with the guidelines provided in this user s manual using a power lift that conforms with the regulations never standing between the tra...

Page 69: ...operly mounted coupling shaft could lead to serious or deadly injury If the coupling shaft does not comply with the points mentioned above it must be replaced before using the machine Selecting linkag...

Page 70: ...sure off the hydraulic system of the tractor Switch the tractor off remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Put the lower links of the tractor level with the machi...

Page 71: ...k if the safety plate latches by moving the connector Attach the check chains to both outer edges of the coupling shaft protection sleeves Mount the other ends of the chains to a fixed point of the tr...

Page 72: ...d test running The hydraulic system is under high pressure Oil jets or hoses that snap back may cause serious physical injury and fire due to the prevailing pressure and temperature Liquid under high...

Page 73: ...that the catch hooks of the lower links are exactly under the ball bearings Open the quick coupling of the catch hooks with the release ropes Engage the power lift until the ball bearings are correctl...

Page 74: ...rake of the tractor Check the locking system of the catch hooks of the lower links and the top link Make sure that the electric cables and hydraulic hoses do not get jammed Lead them or tie them up in...

Page 75: ...f fixed buttons Tellus Focus II touchscreen and popup numeric keyboard IsoMatch Keys of the Tellus control box are assumed in the description The IsoMatch uses a touchscreen to execute all settings If...

Page 76: ...the Curve Calibration screen Press on the alarm level value on the IsoMatch screen The popup numeric keyboard with the alarm level to be changed appears on the screen Key in the new value on the nume...

Page 77: ...e application rate remains the same when the driving speed changes The driving speed signal can come from Simulation speed Manual in the Settings screen the tractor radar ISO Radar the wheel sensor co...

Page 78: ...garding skidding driving tyre pressure etc are taken from the measured wheel Preparation Take all precautions necessary on the tractor and on the machine see section Tractor provisions from page 63 Co...

Page 79: ...cus II control box tractor ECU or wheel sensor Damping of the driving speed display If the driving speed display is not stable or if it follows the change too slowly this needs to be corrected Adjust...

Page 80: ...iations For large deviations and especially for modifications to the machine for example after assembly or disassembly of a hopper extension or hopper cover you must recalibrate the hopper weight See...

Page 81: ...yboard Confirm it or cancel it with the OK or cancel key The new value appears after confirmation on the screen Spreading disc rpm alarm If you havecommanded the control system tostart spreading you c...

Page 82: ...en the correct dosing unit See section Manually entered application rate on page 119 Press on the field of your choice Right side or left side The choice is engaged ticked TIP If your machine is equip...

Page 83: ...e new value on the numeric keyboard the PIN code is 5 The new value is on the screen of the keyboard Press the OK key to confirm the PIN code or cancel with the cancel key The Settings 3 screen will n...

Page 84: ...ent similar errors by entering a flowrate limit in the Settings 3 screen Below this flowrate the control system will perform automatic calibration but will continue to use the last set discharge curve...

Page 85: ...spread across the full working width during passes A spreader with the option of adjusting the working width au tomatically via a GPS can perform gored spreading You can then spread without compromisi...

Page 86: ...gored spreading in the main screen The changed working width to the left and or right is displayed graphically on the main screen along with numerical values with the gored spreading function turned o...

Page 87: ...x See Position indicator on page 60 Weighing system filter While spreading on very hilly terrain the weight in the main screen may sometimes vary You can select the weighing system filter in order to...

Page 88: ...tick is visible in the input field Reception of an external signal in which the spreading details are sent back to the source of the external signal for example a memory card This setting is activate...

Page 89: ...your tractor via the ISOBUS This can also be done by building another module in the IsoMatch or tractor See the options Accessories on page 200 or ask your dealer about them Purchasing the software li...

Page 90: ...hicle Mounted machine Mounted machine In this screen you can run the following settings Offset connecting point with respect to the tractor track A Distance from signal receiver to hard spreading disc...

Page 91: ...hard spreading discs B The distance from signal receiver to spreading discs plus 1 3 x working width The control system can now calculate the correct speed reduction for subsequent spreading on the h...

Page 92: ...imum min and maximum max values must be 10 and 1015 The highest value concerns the left actuator the lowest value the right actuator From the Settings screen Press the scroll key to go to the Hopper A...

Page 93: ...on key to go to the hopper calibration screens Press on the input field The popup keyboard appears on the screen Enter the actual value such as it is displayed in the below table The spreader weights...

Page 94: ...the arrow key to go to the second screen of the hopper calibration INDICATION If you attach something to the hopper yourself you must increase the hopper weight with the weight that appears on the ma...

Page 95: ...System alarms parts of the system are not functioning well or at all Weigh cell alarms the signal value conflicts with the calibrated val ues stored in the control system memory User s alarms If a use...

Page 96: ...t open Check the feeder cable to the actuator and whether hard objects or dirt are blocking the dosing units The right actuator cannot close Check the feeder cable to the actuator and whether hard obj...

Page 97: ...Calibration screen can be reached from the main screen as follows Press the key switch on the main screen you will now go to the Curve Calibration screen Press the scroll key to go from the Curve cal...

Page 98: ...system information and machine totals The control system constantly registers all incoming signals The control system uses some of them to drive the spreader while others form limiting conditions for...

Page 99: ...in solving failures A few less important events can be deleted by pressing the Clear key It is not recommended that this key be used however AEF ISOBUS Certification The last screen in the ISOBUS comm...

Page 100: ...d on the characteristics of the fertiliser not on the basis of the brand Characteristics of the fertiliser The following physical characteristics of the fertiliser have to be collected before consulti...

Page 101: ...latively smooth Mineral angular with sharp angles and edges very rough Prills perfectly round hollow on the inside some holes in the surface very smooth Crystalline oblong cylindrical some round patte...

Page 102: ...be necessary to round the readings off with small and round granules Repeat the steps above three times and then determine the average distribution TIP Fill the distribution meter from another part of...

Page 103: ...steps above three times in order to determine the average weight Density of at least 1 kg l is desirable for good fertiliser distribution Lighter types of fertiliser would be more difficult to spread...

Page 104: ...pattern check tray test on page 131 You can reach the spreading chart service as follows Go to the website of the Kverneland Group http www viconspreadingcharts com The various languages are given at...

Page 105: ...on the environment Protect the environment by applying correct volumes in a correct working manner Work in a closed cabin Fertiliser dust can blow indoors through open windows doors or other openings...

Page 106: ...imilar to the fertiliser given in the example can be found on the following page The values that should be used when adjusting the spreader can be found in the spreading chart indicated The compositio...

Page 107: ...24 0 10 D 23 129 96 86 77 70 64 55 24 3 13 D 30 167 125 111 100 91 83 71 30 0 16 E 37 205 154 136 123 112 102 88 30 3 20 E 44 243 182 162 146 132 121 104 36 0 23 E 51 281 211 187 168 153 140 120 36 3...

Page 108: ...Enter the actual working width into the control system so that the selected application rate is correctly distributed The working width is adjusted with the vanes in combination with the PTO shaft rev...

Page 109: ...d spreading chart from the example See section Example on page 106 The advised vane combination with an application rate of 365 kg ha with a working width of 18 metres and a driving speed of 8 km h 13...

Page 110: ...ray test See instructions in section Spreading pattern check tray test on page 131 The handle to adjust the discharge point is located at the back of the spreading disc Switch the tractor off remove t...

Page 111: ...eck the position again after the hopper has been filled INDICATION In case of top dressing it is possible that the instruction for setting the spreader diagonally as given in section spreading height...

Page 112: ...for over or under dosing The control system can search for the correct dosing setting with the preset application rate through automatic calibration The disadvantage is that the application rate for t...

Page 113: ...setting Change the dosing setting in the pop up keyboard Press the OK key to confirm the dosing setting The required flow rate is entered in the same manner The control system calculates the discharg...

Page 114: ...min use fine dosing There is a danger that the dosing openings could become clogged with low flow rates 2 of the 3 dosing openings can be closed of to prevent this while the remaining opening must be...

Page 115: ...e fine application handle 3 open holes for standard dosing and 1 for fine application Pull the hand grip of the fine application lever out Set the fine application handle until the arrow on the hand g...

Page 116: ...ee instructions in section Manual calibration test on page 123 Discharge point icon above the column 00 100 00 00 0 78 Slug pellets Slug pellets Malice Sopra 18 mtr Product Manufacturer Sopra 285 Gran...

Page 117: ...ection Fine application on page 115 Flowrate icon above the column 00 30 65 05 1 05 Granular Universal 16 NPK 16 16 16 Yara 18 mtr Product Manufacturer Yara 285 Granule size 00 30 65 05 235 Density 1...

Page 118: ...g speed is entered in the same manner If the tractor is equipped with a speedometer the actual driving speed will appear in this field See also section Driving speed signal on page 77 Enter the dosing...

Page 119: ...th fine application See section Discharge point on page 110 If you want to spread a higher application rate 40 kg min on a very uneven site the machine is to be set as with normal dosing See section C...

Page 120: ...icated in the spreading chart the required flowrate can also be calculated as follows Use the letter given for setting the discharge point in the line of the spreading chart closest to the calculated...

Page 121: ...00 100 00 00 0 78 Slug pellets Slug pellets Malice Sopra 18 mtr Product Manufacturer Sopra 285 Granule size 00 100 00 00 235 Density 0 78 kg ltr 185 Shape Slug pellets Field settings Border spreading...

Page 122: ...6 16 16 Yara 18 mtr Product Manufacturer Yara 285 Granule size 00 30 65 05 235 Density 1 05 kg ltr 185 Shape Granular Field settings Border spreading Spreader inclination 0 Eco Yield PTO revolutions 5...

Page 123: ...reading disc Set the calibration container with the settings knob so that the spreading disc does not touch the calibration container Weigh a large trough and place it under the discharging point of t...

Page 124: ...o vide a more accurate result Do not shorten the recommended calibra tion time Press the arrow key to go to the second screen of the manual calibration test Engage the PTO shaft and set the correct sp...

Page 125: ...Put the vanes back on Reconnect the drive of the right spreading disc and lock it With the fertiliser type and spreading chart from the example when slug pellets are being distributed You will have an...

Page 126: ...option The external system and the control box of a spreader with an IsoMatch control box communicate through a serial port with an RS232 connection This connection is located at the back of the cont...

Page 127: ...external system has been engaged a TC symbol will appear at the bottom of the screen next to the clock If the control system receives a value for the application rate of the external system a symbol...

Page 128: ...provided by the supplier before use and apply them Protective clothing should be worn when necessary Disregarding the safety instructions could result in personal injury and damage the machine Use pro...

Page 129: ...en in section Technical specifications on page 44 Procedure If a fixed loading platform is used drive the machine to the platform The distance between the machine and the platform must be a maximum of...

Page 130: ...arry the additional weight Keep the axle load load capacity of the wheels and the total weight of the tractor as well as the minimum axle load of the tractor in mind See also section Calculate the axl...

Page 131: ...t should be performed on your own Operate the machine on your own Dangerous situations for other people could easily occur when the machine is turning and the test conducted Bodily injury may result P...

Page 132: ...ed in the spreading chart book When using fertiliser types with varying distribution and density from the values indicated in the spreading chart book When using fertiliser of moderate quality Test sh...

Page 133: ...d force of 2 Test the left and right spreading patterns The left and right spreading discs must spread the same volumes of fertiliser to ensure good distribution Check this every year INDICATION This...

Page 134: ...l box on Press the desired application rate in the input field Press the OK key to confirm the set application rate The working width and the selected driving speed if the tractor is equipped with a s...

Page 135: ...right spreading disc off Put the troughs on the left side of the tractor track Drive with the same speed and with the same PTO shaft rpm as the first run Assessment Record the values you find in the...

Page 136: ...eader as per the details given in the spreading chart for the selected working width X metre that most closely matches the fertiliser seeds or granules height of the spreading disc 75 cm above the tro...

Page 137: ...reading discs as given in the relevant spreading chart Drive along the tracks and open the dosing units a few metres before you drive over the first bucket in the middle by pressing the start key Only...

Page 138: ...the ground or crops C B A D E A Good spreading pattern the spreader has been adjusted well B The spreader is not spreading widely enough Adjust the discharge opening 2 letters in the direction of A Re...

Page 139: ...hat the border spreading plate be mounted with the triangle on the fixing plate Indication Check that the vanes do not touch the border spreading plate Set the spreader as per the details given in the...

Page 140: ...he value given in the relevant spreading chart less 25 e g 810 rpm 25 610 rpm If you want you can choose to accelerate so that you are driving at the same speed as during full field spreading Start dr...

Page 141: ...actor off remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Disconnect the right or left spreading disc by sliding the connector to the right or left Secure the connector wi...

Page 142: ...spreader in particular distributes approximately as far to the rear and side If you set an application rate of less than 250 kg ha drive over the same tracks in order to collect sufficient fertiliser...

Page 143: ...t to the notional ditch provides an insight into the topping It will never be 100 Test the full field spreading pattern next as described in the following section A Good spreading pattern the border s...

Page 144: ...s of the right spreading disc again by pressing the open key Set the RPM of the spreading discs as given in the relevant spreading chart The driving speed and PTO shaft rpm must be the same as the fir...

Page 145: ...the taps in the hydraulic hose to prevent the TrimFlow from ending up in a different position by accident Switch the tractor off remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the t...

Page 146: ...he right below the spreader Drive along the tracks and open the dosing units a few metres before you drive over the first bucket in the middle by pressing the start key Only stop spreading after you h...

Page 147: ...o 1A or from 3 to 2A change the working width on the side of the ditch roughly as follows Spreader horizontal 0 3 metres Spreader 8 headlong 0 5 metres Set the spreading height back to the tray test D...

Page 148: ...ch the PTO shaft off switch the control box off release the pressure from the hydraulic system switch the tractor off remove the key from the ignition engage the parking brake of the tractor That way...

Page 149: ...s the wheels and the electric system to trans port mode Check the weight distribution between front and rear axles Mount front weights if necessary Check the headroom of the combination Lower the powe...

Page 150: ...rom the hydraulic system switch the tractor off remove the key from the ignition engage the parking brake of the tractor That way you make sure that the tractor cannot be started and that the machine...

Page 151: ...he first run you must make adjustments in the field to spreading height The following are important to ensure that the spreader works properly set it to the correct height from the ground or above the...

Page 152: ...pin height on page 69 the spreader must be set forward Two different options for the forward setting are given in the chart below Height of the spreading disc above the crops Tilt inclination forward...

Page 153: ...cription of the Trimflow position See section TrimFlow position on page 77 Site registration The control system can register and save a few details of every field The following details can be saved fo...

Page 154: ...particular site number anew If the totals already saved are not deleted the new totals will be added to the totals saved before and an average is calculated The date on which registration of the part...

Page 155: ...horizontally at 4 or 8 are the vanes mounted with the correct length are the correct number of dosing holes opened fine application is the correct discharge point set is the correct application rate...

Page 156: ...you to set out the tramlines If you have entered the required working width the control system can indicate when you must place a further marker Specify the tramline pattern that you want to set out...

Page 157: ...In the headland on the other side of the site set the tramlines out in the same way If necessary extra markers can also be placed halfway across the site Tramline patterns Your preferred border sprea...

Page 158: ...ea on the field edge and control the fertiliser granule stream by means of the border spreading plate accessory The following courses are clearly defined at half the working width or Situation A in th...

Page 159: ...oil conditions This will have an influence on the driving speed and therefore also the application rate kg ha The rpm of the tractor engine therefore also of the PTO shaft must remain constant while s...

Page 160: ...ng immediately Disconnect the PTO shaft immediately See section Failure and stoppage on page 172 for further details INDICATION If the spreader is filled during the spreading process e g from an auger...

Page 161: ...ary track spreading from the sprayer tramline situation A Stop spreading by closing the dosing units of the machine when you are half a working width from the end of the land Let the spreading discs t...

Page 162: ...before you turn Let the spreading discs turn and do not switch off the PTO shaft Open the dosing units again at one working width from the field edge after turning around Finally spread the site edges...

Page 163: ...on one side left or right Choose the side left or right on which you want to over or under dose by pressing the relevant key Press the plus or minus key until the required application rate is set Ind...

Page 164: ...dosing You will see the effect especially with narrow working widths because that is when the spreading patterns overlap the most With small working widths where you spread in a triangular spreading p...

Page 165: ...direction of the field edge INDICATION We advise you to spread the site first before you spread the borders During border spreading the control system does not perform any automatic calibration so it...

Page 166: ...Start the tractor Switch the control box on Switch the right spreading disc off by pressing close key in the main screen The right dosing unit remains closed Switch on the PTO shaft The correct RPM o...

Page 167: ...ate in the transport position but leave the right or left spreading disc disconnected and the dosing unit closed see the methods above Increase the PTO shaft rpm to 540 rpm Drive the second pass in th...

Page 168: ...ow model is activated in the working position under the system settings See section TrimFlow position on page 77 Limit losses over the parcel border The maximum acceptable loss over the field edge is...

Page 169: ...ow on page 145 INDICATION The type of fertiliser is determined when adjusting the spreader as described in section Determine the type and pattern of the granules on page 100 you can choose from 2 sett...

Page 170: ...t given above If you want you can choose to accelerate so that you are driving at the same speed as during full field spreading Continue operating the spreader in the same way as in full field spreadi...

Page 171: ...ing with the machine before you leave you must do the following Close the dosing units Switch off the PTO shaft Switch off the electronic control system Switch the tractor off and remove the keys from...

Page 172: ...working with the spreader you might come into contact with fertiliser or other substances that you want to spread Wear protective clothing and gloves read the safety instructions provided by the supp...

Page 173: ...hereby form large chunks These chunks can block the spreader or distort the spreading pattern When working under moist conditions use a hopper cover that closes well Do not spread without a hopper cov...

Page 174: ...Place an object for example a cloth or bag in the discharge opening of the discharge bushing on the damaged side This will prevent you from wasting fertiliser during transport Start the tractor and en...

Page 175: ...k nut Check the discharge point setting Close the hopper cover Continue spreading If you have not managed to reduce the lump or encrusted layer because it is out of reach or there is no tool at your d...

Page 176: ...afety gloves and shoes in order to perform only the described action carefully Being jammed in could cause physical injury Protect the machine Fertiliser and other salts have a great influence on the...

Page 177: ...pper key to go to the screen for emptying the hopper Press the arrow key until you reach the empty hopper button to empty the hopper on both sides at the same time Press the OK key to start emptying t...

Page 178: ...e power lift during disconnection be in such a position that accidental release or lowering would be eliminated maintain sufficient distance between parts e g parking support that rest on the ground W...

Page 179: ...tch the tractor off remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor Put wheel chocks in place to ensure that a machine equipped with parking wheels would not roll away Dis...

Page 180: ...ight after work ensuring the longevity of the machine less downtime due to problems while working with the machine TIP When using a high pressure cleaner do not aim it at the seals and the breathers T...

Page 181: ...clothing such as safety gloves and shoes carefully follow the instructions given use the correct tools bigger or heavier parts must be locked and secured to lifting gear when being replaced parts that...

Page 182: ...eves There is a risk that parts of your body may get jammed in the hopper during maintenance activities or when closing the sieves Secure the sieve in an open position and unlock the sieves on the out...

Page 183: ...and setting the discharge point setting mechanism 192 Checking and setting the discharge bushing height 194 Lubrication 4 grease nipples on the PTO shaft 184 1 grease nipple on both discharge bushings...

Page 184: ...Coupling shaft profiled tubesGrease the contact surfaces of the two profiled tubes Detach the coupling shaft on one side Pull the shaft halves away from each other Grease the running surface of the in...

Page 185: ...oever Replace the grease with new grease Place all the parts in one half of the gearbox add the required volume of grease See section Oil and grease content on page 184 Mount the other half of the gea...

Page 186: ...uts and bolts regularly to prevent damage the machine and possible injury especially after maintenance Check all bolt and nut connections Turn all nut and bolt connections up to the point as given in...

Page 187: ...ure Work safely on the hydraulic system The hydraulic system could be under high pressure Do not work on the hydraulic system without releasing the pressure from the hydraulic system switch the contro...

Page 188: ...hoses Hoses must be placed and mounted in the proper way Be careful not to change the connections Replaced hoses must be suitable for the same permitted work pressure and be resistant to chemical mec...

Page 189: ...the spreader Work safely while checking and adjusting by switch the control box off switching the tractor off and removing the key from the ignition engaging the parking brake of the tractor waiting...

Page 190: ...the seal ring is the same on all sides If the distance is not equal overall the position of the dosing plate can be changed with regards to the agitator axle Remove the dashboard by loosening the 3 f...

Page 191: ...actuators must be closed properly Place the machine on the ground or on firm supports on a firm level ground Switch the electronic control system and the tractor off remove the key from the ignition...

Page 192: ...ng disc between the left and right sides The distance between the inside of the rope and the opening of the discharge bushing must be 109 mm Place the machine on the ground or on firm supports on a fi...

Page 193: ...heck on the other side as well Finally check the position of the dosing mechanisms and the position of the dosing plate as described in section Check the settings of the dosing mechanism on page 189 1...

Page 194: ...1 0 mm If the distance is too great the fertiliser does not flow through the discharge point opening onto the spreading disc but onto a random point below the discharge bushing This results in a disr...

Page 195: ...mechanism by turning the fastening bolts upward Lower the dosing mechanism until the bayonet ring has moved halfway across the bolts with which the discharge bushing is attached to the star Check the...

Page 196: ...order to perform only the described action carefully Being jammed in could cause physical injury The agitator axle is equipped with a plastic seal to prevent fertiliser granule loss along the agitato...

Page 197: ...f the agitator axle Replace the fertiliser sealing ring Put the metal seal rings back in position Put the 3 fastening bolts back in place TIP You can let go of the bearing ring after the first fasteni...

Page 198: ...absolutely spirit level on the axle in length and width Switch the control box on You start in the main screen Go to the Hopper Act Calibration screen Check if the correct gross weight of the spreader...

Page 199: ...alculated value Turn the adjusting bolt to the desired signal value Tighten the lock nut Allow the sensor to set itself with some pressure in the hopper by driving around for a short period Remove the...

Page 200: ...dealer See also section The control box on page 33 ITH connection Spreaders equipped with an ISOBUS communication system can be operated with ITH or Focus II control boxes The ISOBUS communi cation an...

Page 201: ...or functions simultaneously on screen e g the spreader and a separate operating programme This can be done without having to switch Instruction booklet in the correct language on screen Check the fol...

Page 202: ...a connection with the 9 pins in Cab cable between your tractor and the IsoMatch Tellus GO control box is sufficient Other connections are made via the Input IM Tellus cable supplied as a standard item...

Page 203: ...tractor Your drawn machine issues its own driving speed signal If you use the IsoMatch power cable set to equip your non ISO tractor with the ISOBUS communication system it will also be issued a drivi...

Page 204: ...ractor with the ISOBUS communication system you must also provide the tractor ECU with a driving speed signal You can use the tractor radar or the wheel sensor to measure driving speed measurement To...

Page 205: ...rrect sprayer tramlines While working the driving tracks are accurately shown IsoMatch Global GPS antenna The latest development in ISOBUS communication is an extension to the IsoMatch terminal for tr...

Page 206: ...B You will find the correct wire connecting points in the tractor ECU user s manual Connecting plug pin occupation The connecting plug has the following pin occupation The plug from the tractor radar...

Page 207: ...With a wheel sensor you can measure the driving speed via the disconnected front wheel driving axle the hub bolts or strips a wheel ring You can connect the cable directly to the tractor ECU without a...

Page 208: ...er spreading from the sprayer tramline See section One sided boundary spreading with the border spreading plate on page 165 Hydraulic border spreading plate The Hydraulic border spreading plate enable...

Page 209: ...he machine into account See section Calculate the axle load with tractor mounted machines on page 14 Hopper cover The hopper cover protects the fertiliser in the hopper against humidity and dirt The s...

Page 210: ...n 24 metres to assist with the front settings of the spreader The spreading charts cater for this set See section Inclination on page 111 and Vane combination on page 108 Drain kit A drain kit is avai...

Page 211: ...before starting work activities Find the correct values in the spreading chart and enter them 112 Incorrect application rate and or working width entered Enter the correct application rate and workin...

Page 212: ...or the relevant spreading chart and set the spreader again 100 105 Use of wrong spreading chart Determine the characteristics of the fertiliser and select the correct spreading chart 100 103 Working w...

Page 213: ...n correctly Refer to section Alarms for the meaning and advice 95 The external system is not communi cating with the control box RS232 plug does not have the correct connection on the side of the cont...

Page 214: ...tic parts can be disposed of as unwanted garbage Oil the hydraulic oil must be disposed of at a used oil recycling company Rubber Rubber parts such as tyres and hoses must be disposed of at a rubber p...

Page 215: ...able acts on his her part or on the part of his her legal representatives or those under his her supervision insofar as liability is not already indicated under point 1 3 The seller is also liable for...

Page 216: ...seller will only consider complaints if the buyer reports them in writing no later than fourteen days after delivery by the seller The buyer must report hidden damage as soon as it becomes visible bu...

Page 217: ...relevant basic safety and health requirements of EU Directive 2006 42 EC For the relevant implementation of the safety and health requirements mentioned in the EU directive the following standards mus...

Page 218: ...Notes 218 Notes...

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Page 220: ...eading height 151 supply voltage alarm 81 working width 108 agitator axle seal maintenance 196 replacement 196 alarm spreading disc rpm 81 supply voltage 81 Alarms meaning 95 angle spreader adjustment...

Page 221: ...ion box 30 dosing mechanism adjustment 189 check 189 mechanism position 190 dosing plate adjustment 191 dosing setting adjustment 115 driving speed GPS signal 51 setting the signal 77 Setting the whee...

Page 222: ...O tractor 32 ISOBUS communication system 30 control box 49 50 plug 30 ISOBUS control system 30 ISOBUS menu 41 IsoMatch Eye 205 ISOMatch InLine 205 IsoMatch keyboard popup 75 IsoMatch MultiEye 206 IsoM...

Page 223: ...pm adjustment 111 pull down menu 39 R radar cables 203 204 reference sensor 30 calibration 80 deviation 80 replacement agitator axle seal 196 rpm sensor 30 RS 232 cable 204 S safety 6 axle load 14 cou...

Page 224: ...dressing Inclination 111 inclination 152 linkage pin height 69 topdressing set mounting instructions 61 torques 186 totals 98 tractor active carbon filter 12 axle load 14 electrical installation 63 h...

Page 225: ...08 mounting instructions 48 Variable externally driven application rate 126 W warning stickers explanation 8 placement 7 warning triangle 5 weighing sensor 30 Wheel ring 53 wheel rings 207 wheel senso...

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