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Original operating manual LF 600 M1
APV – Technische Produkte GmbH
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
•
None
Procedure
To empty the fertilizer tank:
Step
Description
Explanation
1
Excess liquid fertilizer is diluted and spread on
the field or pumped out and disposed of.
2
The residual quantity is diluted when cleaning
the Liquid Fertilizer and is spread on the field.
By turning two ball valves, fresh water can
be pumped into the tank to dilute residual
quantities.
3
The final diluted residual quantity is drained
after cleaning and disposed of.
There is a drain tap at the bottom of the
tank, which is opened by pulling. It can be
turned by 90° to be locked.
8.3
Cleaning the Liquid Fertilizer
Purpose
The implement must be cleaned inside and out on a regular basis to ensure long-term proper
functioning. If not cleaned properly, clumps can form inside the Liquid Fertilizer due to crystallisation.
Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled for this work step:
•
The implement is disconnected from the power source, see
Disconnecting the Liquid Fertilizer from
the power source
(page 29) for more information.
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
•
Personal protective equipment
•
Air compressor
•
Water
•
Moist cloth
Procedure
To clean the Liquid Fertilizer:
Step
Description
1
Empty the fertilizer tank, see
Emptying residual
quantities
(page 29) for more information.
2
Clean the inside of the fertilizer tank with fresh water.
3
Clean the outside of the implement with a moist cloth.
CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!
Due to toxic vapours in the fertilizer tank, climbing into the tank is forbidden.
Do not climb into the tank!