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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LEEB 4 / 5 LT READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 80900208 ISSUE: 03/2016...
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Designation of machine: trailed crop protection device Machine type: HORSCH LEEB 4 / 5 / 6 LT from chassis number: 36721250 this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006/42/EC and 2009/127/EC.
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Vehicle handover certificate Preparation of vehicle by customer service workshop carried out on Signature Check oil level, correct if necessary: Hydraulic oil circuits (PTO-shaft pump) Lubricate vehicle according to lubrication plan, oil joints Check Ackerman steering Check tyre pressure Check wheel nuts for tight fit Check the electric system Check the error log Brake test...
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I hereby confirm the receipt of the operating instructions and spare parts list for the machine speci- fied above. I have been instructed by an authorized dealer or a Service Engineer from HORSCH in the opera- tion and functions as well as the safety related requirements of the machine.
The operating in- structions are a component part of your machine. Thank you for the trust in us you have expressed HORSCH LEEB AS will not assume liability by buying this machine. for any damage or malfunctions resulting from In order to be able to use the trailed crop protec- failure to comply with the operating instructions.
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Warranty claim processing Warranty claim forms must be submitted through your local HORSCH sales partner to the Service Department of HORSCH LEEBG AS GmbH. HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH Plattlinger Str. 21 D-94562 Oberpöring...
Table of contents 1.16 Safety notes on the machine ....29 Foreword ............8 1.17 Instruction sticker........29 1. Safety ............14 1.18 Safety stickers ........29 1.1 Notes on representation ......14 1.19 Position of safety stickers .....32 1.2 Qualification and training of personnel ...14 2.
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3.20 Pneumatic brake system ......58 4.10 Assembling and cleaning nozzles..82 3.20.1 Automatic load dependent 4.10.1 Assembling nozzles ......82 brake pressure regulator (ALB) ..60 4.10.2 Changing nozzles ......82 3.20.2 Connecting the brake system ..60 4.10.3 Cleaning nozzles ......82 3.20.3 Disconnecting the brake system ..61 4.10.4 Disassembling the diaphragm 3.21 Drawbar ..........61 valve in case of dripping nozzles ..82...
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8.4 Flushing in preparations .......102 10. Putting into storage ......120 8.4.1 Induction hopper ......102 10.1 At the end of the spraying season ..120 8.4.2 Flushing in liquid preparations 10.2 Drainage ..........120 during the filling process ....103 10.2.1 Draining of solution container ..120 8.4.3 Flushing in liquid preparations 10.2.2 Drainage of spraying pump...120 full or partly filled solution tank ..104...
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11.9 Notes on crop sprayer test ....144 11.9.1 Pump capacity test ......144 11.9.2 Flow meter test ......144 11.10 Electric lighting system .....144 12. Nozzle selection........145 12.1 General ..........145 12.2 Procedure ...........145 12.2.1 With diagram and universal table ...145 12.2.2 With table of application quantities ........148 12.3 Pressure ranges of different nozzles ...150 13.
1. Safety 1.2 Qualification and training of personnel 1.1 Notes on The crop protection sprayer must only be oper- representation ated, serviced and repaired by persons who are familiar with it and have been made aware Warning notes of the dangers involved. The owner is obliged These operating instructions distinguish be- to exactly specify the area of responsibility, competence and the monitoring of personnel.
1.3 Work place of the When driving on public roads you must strictly comply with the corresponding statutory regula- operator tions (in the Federal Republic of Germany the StVZO and StVO). The machine must solely be operated by one per- son and only from the driver's seat of the tractor.
It is prohibited to remain inside the working Parts actuated by external forces (e.g. hydrauli- ¾ ¾ range! cally) have crushing and shearing points! Keep the machine clean and tidy to avoid When working on the crop protection sprayer ¾ ¾...
When operating supporting devices there is Never climb onto a ,moving machine! ¾ ¾ danger of injuring at crushing and shearing Parts actuated by external forces (e.g. hydrau- ¾ points! lically) have crushing and shearing points! Be particularly cautious when coupling and Power operated machine parts must only be ¾...
1.6.5 Transporting the machine Before starting transport travels check wheth- ¾ er the necessary transport equipment has been correctly mounted to the machine, such When driving on public roads comply with the ¾ as e.g. lighting, warning signs and protective corresponding national road traffic regula- features! tions!
When disconnecting discon- ¾ sively aged! Use only genuine hydraulic hoses nect the negative pole first and the positive from HORSCH LEEB AS! pole after! The utilization period of hydraulic hoses Always cover the positive battery pole with the ¾...
¾ all fastening screws and nuts as specified by flame cutting or drilling work near brake lines! HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH! Failing to do so After setup and repair work on the brake sys- ¾ can lead to loosing wheels and thus to the tem you must generally carry out a brake test! machine tipping over.
Never open pressurized lines! Regulations for metering, use and cleaning. ¾ • Use only original spare hoses from HORSCH Store all relevant information about the used ¾ ¾ LEEB AS, which will withstand the chemical, crop protection agent (safety data sheets, mechanical and thermal loads.
Check nuts and screws regularly for tight fit Fill the crop protection sprayer only through ¾ ¾ original HORSCH LEEB AS filling equipment and retighten as necessary! and by gravity feed via the water mains! When exchanging cultivation tools use ap- ¾...
Use only conversion and accessory parts ap- NOTE proved by HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH, e.g. to maintain the validity of the type approval as per Only start to drive with the coupled machine national and international regulations.
This can must be replaced immediately. occur with lifted parallelogram and angular Use only original HORSCH LEEB AS spare parts actuated boom wings. and wear items, to maintain the validity of the Assess the situation before starting work.
¾ ¾ application of crop protection agents (insec- maintenance work. ticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc.) in form of the sole use of genuine HORSCH LEEB AS ¾ suspensions, emulsions and mixtures as well spare parts. as of liquid fertilisers. The sprayer is solely intended for agricultural ¾...
¾ incorrect application quantities and travel ¾ the owner shall be solely responsible! ¾ speeds HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH will not assume ¾ incorrect sprayer settings and non-compliance ¾ any liability. with the "Good professional practice in crop protection - fundamentals for execution"...
1.15.4 Danger zones and danger No persons are to remain within the danger zone of the machine, points as long as the tractor engine is running with ¾ The danger zone is the area around the ma- the hydraulic system connected. chine, in which persons could be reached as long as tractor and machine have not been ¾...
1.15.5 Personal protection NOTE equipment Do not enter the tractor cabin with contami- nated protective outfit! WARNING Take off the protective outfit and store it in the stowage box of the crop protection Health hazards caused by accidental contact sprayer. with crop protection products or spraying mixture! 1.15.6 Organizational measures...
1.16 Safety notes on the 1.17 Instruction sticker machine Check and retighten wheel nuts or wheel bolts at regular intervals - The towed crop protection sprayer LT is see maintenance overview! equipped with safety and protective features. Not all danger spots on this machine can be 00380359 completely safeguarded under due considera- 00380359...
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Endangerment caused by acciden- Switch the engine off and pull out tal movement of the machine! the key before starting maintenance and repair work. 04002983 04002983 The pressure accumulator is Before commissioning the machine charged with gas or oil pressure. you should read and follow the op- Dismantle and repair only in strict erating instructions!
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Danger of burning on hot surfaces. Keep a safe distance to the slewing Keep a safe distance to hot sur- area of the machine. faces! 04001453 04001454 Avoid any contact with hazardous Danger of poisoning - never climb into the tank! substances! Wear your protective outfit Endangerment by inhaling hazard-...
2. Product description This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the design of the machine and informs about the individual assembly groups and actuating components. You should preferably read this chapter directly on the machine. This is how you make yourself familiar with the machine. 2.1 Overview Spraying mixture tank platform...
2.2 Safety and protective features Slope compensation Folding boom rest for inside wings Railing for working platform Folding lock Parallelogram lock...
2.4 Fluid circuit LT CCS Pro - components 1. Solution tank 16. 3-way valve pressure output 2. Fresh water tank 17. Pressure output 3. Electrical 5-way valve on suction side 18. Flow meter 4. Solution tank filling via suction 19. 3-way valve circulation 5.
2.5 Supply lines between tractor and machine Supply lines in parking position: 1. Pneumatic brake lines brake and reservoir 2. 7-pin plug for lighting 3. ISOBUS 4. Hydraulic connections pressure supply and pressureless return 5. hydraulic connections LS-control line (Load Sensing) and support 2.6 Traffic-compliant equipment both sides:...
2.7 Technical data NOTE Payload = permissible total weight - basic weight DANGER Exceeding the permissible payload is prohibited. Danger of accident caused by unstable driving! Carefully determine the payload and thus the permissible filling of the machine. Not all filling media allow a complete filling of the machine.
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min./max. Sections (pieces) 6 / 18 Working height (m)* 0.3 - 2.5 Pump capacity Centrifugal pump (litres/min) max. working pressure (bar) Working speed (km/h) 4 - 20 All dimensions and weights depend on boom width, tyres and equipment. Data with tyres 520/85 R 46 Machine type 4 LT / 5 LT Technical residual quantities incl.
2.7.2 Permissible total weight and tyres The permissible total weight of the machine depends on the permissible drawbar load ¾ the permissible axle load ¾ the permissible tyre load bearing capacity per wheel pair ¾ The permissible total weight is the sum of the permissible support load and ¾...
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Load bearing capacity per wheel pair Tyres Load index 25 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h permissible with air permissible with air permissible with air load bearing pressure load bearing pressure load bearing pressure capacities (bar) capacities (bar) capacities (bar) (kg) (kg) (kg) Alliance...
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Load bearing capacity per wheel pair Tyres Load index 25 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h permissible with air permissible with air permissible with air load bearing pressure load bearing pressure load bearing pressure capacities (bar) capacities (bar) capacities (bar) (kg) (kg) (kg) M i c h e l i n...
2.8 Nose development data The work place related emission value (sound pressure level) is 74 dB(A), measured in operating condition with the cabin closed at the ear of the tractor driver. Measuring instrument: OPTAC SLM 5. The sound pressure level mainly depends on the vehicle used. 2.9 Necessary tractor equipment The tractor must meet the specified power requirements and should be fitted with all necessary electric, hydraulic and brake connections, to be able to work with the machine.
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Hydraulic oil in the machine Hydraulic/gear oil OMV austromatik IGB The hydraulic/gear oil in the machine is suitable for the combined hydraulic/gear oil circuits in all common tractor brands. Tractor control units: 1x dual-acting for hydraulic support 1x pressureless return 1x pressure supply with hydraulic oil supply via Load-Sensing port: 1x Load-Sensing pilot line...
3. Design and 3.2 Connections function Overview of connections 3.1 Control unit The external control terminal, filling connections and illuviation valve are arranged in travel direc- tion on the left hand side. 1 Pressure filter 2 Solution tank direct filling 3 Suction connection for solution tank filling 4 Filling port for fresh water tank 5 Spraying mixture tank residue drain...
The nozzles are mounted on the boom with a the tractor cabin. spacing of 50 cm / 25 cm. See the "HORSCH terminal instructions" for detailed operation. Furthermore, the external control terminal is used to control flushing, filling operation, working lights and outside cleaning.
3.8 Fluid circuit - function See also "Fluid circuit - components" 1) Filling 2) Suction In filling mode, the externally sucked in fluid is The spraying pump (a) draws fluid through the drawn in through the spraying pump (a) suction fitting (b) (electric ball valve) from the either solution tank (c) (spraying operation) or out of the directly into the solution tank (c)
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Function - continued See also "Fluid circuit - components" 3) Spraying operation 4) Circulation With the nozzles switched off, the circulation In spraying operation the drawn in fluid is di- valve (o) is in position (2), so that the spraying rected through the pressure filter (e) and the fluid flows through the nozzle line back into the flow meter (f) into the nozzle line (g).
3.9 Induction hopper The slewable illuviation valve is used to pour in, dilute and draw in crop protection agents and carbonyl diamide. 1 Hinged lid 2 Handle to swing the illuviation valve 3 Parallelogram arm to swing the induction hop- per from transport to filling position 4 Switching fitting for canister flushing / closed circuit flushing line / shock nozzle and wash-...
3.10 Spraying pump Washing gun The crop protection sprayer is equipped with a A washing gun for cleaning the illuviation tank centrifugal pump for the spraying system. The after filling can be found on the induction hop- pump is hydraulically driven via a proportional per.
3.12 Hand washing tank The pump has an oil filled cavity as dry running protection and for cooling. NOTE Check the pressure in the pressure gauge of ¾ the pump. Fill only clean water into the hand washing tank! If the pressure drops, check for leaks. ¾...
3.14 Filter Punched screen The punched screen prevents that coarse con- taminants can enter into pump and spraying NOTE system. Use all specified filters of the filter equipment. Dome screen / filling screen Clean the filters at regular intervals. The dome screen / filling screen prevents con- Trouble free operation of the crop protection taminants from entering when filling the solution sprayer is only ensured with optimal filtration...
3.15 External cleaning Nozzle filter (optional) system (optional) The nozzle filter (a) prevents clogging of the spraying nozzles. NOTE The external washing facility is supplied directly by the spraying pump of the fresh water tank. WARNING Danger through accidental contact with spray- ing mixture! Overview of nozzle filters Wear personal protection outfit!
Operating pressure: 150 bar 3.16.1 Coupling hydraulic hoses Water output: 15 l/min WARNING 2. Washing facility with single spray gun Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by faulty hy- CAUTION draulic functions in case of incorrectly connected Risk of fluids escaping under pressure.
3.16.2 Uncoupling hydraulic The total weight of the trailer must be less or equal 12,000 kg and hoses ¾ less or equal the actual total weight of the ¾ trailed sprayer. 1. Turn the control lever on the tractor control The connections for lighting and brake are lo- unit to floating position (neutral position).
3.19 Transport, document 3.20 Pneumatic brake and safety container system It is located at the right of the hand washing tank. NOTE Machines with the CCS Pro variant feature an additional storage bin to the right of the external Strict compliance with the specified mainte- control terminal.
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(1) Air vessel (2) Tension straps Actuating button to release the pneumatic brake (3) Drainage valve for condensation water (4) Test port for pressure gauge When uncoupling the machine from the tractor, the pneumatic brake of the sprayer automati- cally engages in the brake position. Press in the operating button down to the stop position Twin-circuit pneumatic brake system to release the pneumatic brake of the towed...
Damaged seal rings must be replaced 3.20.1 Automatic load dependent ¾ without delay. brake pressure regulator (ALB) Drain water from the air vessel every day ¾ before the first ride. WARNING Only start to move the hitched up machine ¾ after the operating pressure required to Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, release the brake has been reached (pres-...
NOTE NOTE When the machine is unhitched or torn off, Pneumatic dual circuit brake system: the supply line to the trailer brake valve will be Always connect the coupling head of the ¾ vented. brake line (yellow) first and the coupling head The trailer brake valve will automatically switch of the supply line (yellow) after.
NOTE end stop fails. When using different tyres or track widths, the Refer to the HORSCH terminal instructions for mechanical steering stop needs to be adjusted. more details on adjusting the electronic steer- In addition, the max. end stops must be taught ing end stop.
3.23 Suspension 3.24 Hydraulic support The suspension includes an automatic level The hydraulically operated support supports the control, independently of the load condition. uncoupled trailed sprayer. Suspension may work via air-spring bellows or Operation takes place via a double-acting con- mechanical elastomer springs.
3.25 Working platform 3.26 Fresh water tank with ladder The fresh water tank (1) is located between the platform and the solution tank. The tank capac- Working platform with foldable access ladder to ity is 500 litres. reach the filling dome. Hold on to the ladder.
Other ISOBUS compatible terminals may alter- Tank lid with ventilation of the fresh water tank natively also be used. However, this should be discussed with the HORSCH- LEEB Service before use. NOTE Fill the fresh water tank only with clear water,...
3.28 Multi-function handle The multi-function handle can additionally be connected to the terminal to ease operation. It is definitely required for the operation of the BoomControl function. It contains the functions most frequently needed during operation. These can thereby by selected easily, quickly and without visual contact.
3.28.1 Assignment of multi-function handle Ackerman steering “Automatic mode” Ackerman steering “ON / OFF” Left folding boom wing up * Right folding boom wing up * Left folding boom wing down * Right folding boom wing down* Steering “manual” travel direction “left” Steering “manual”...
3.29 PTO-shaft pump DANGER (optional) Danger of injuring during assembly! In case of insufficient hydraulic power of the trac- Before performing assembly work shut down ¾ tor the PTO-shaft pump can optionally be used. the tractor and pull off the ignition key! The pump in this case supports the hydraulic Never switch on the PTO-shaft with the en- ¾...
3.30 NightLight (optional) Extremely bundled light (LED spotlight) to illu- minate the spraying cones. When the spraying process is switched off at the headland the lights are automatically cleaned by a washing facility. The LED spotlights are controlled via the terminal. Pump NightLight cleaning (3) The pmp is located at the undercarriage on the left machine side below the solution tank...
3.31 Hydraulic Replace the intake air filter every 500 operat- ¾ ing hours, but at the latest after 6 months, un- compressor der severe operating conditions even earlier. Thereby clean the housing from inside. In the machine version with hydraulic brake a hydraulic compressor is installed at the front on the platform.
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Technical data max. air flow rate max. air pressure (bar) Air volume in frame tube (l) 4.27 rated hydraulic volume (l/min) at 130 bar Oil quantity (l) Pressure switch electronic Troubleshooting Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Fault on hydraulic valve of compressor or Check and repair, if necessary (workshop Compressor does not start, on solenoid valve in hydraulic valve block...
4. Design and 4.1.1 BoomControl Function of the Further development of the automatic folding boom guidance to maintain the exact, lowest Spraying Boom possible working height, even when driving with high speed and in highly cropped terrain. This creates the prerequisite for minimum drifting. 4.1 Folding boom control Proper condition of spraying boom and suspension have a considerable influence...
4.2 Folding and unfolding 4.1.2 BoomControl modes Six different equipment versions are available. De- WARNING pending on the mode, there are two designs each. Danger of crushing, being pulled in, being BoomControl ECO caught or impact for third parties may arise Design with 2 or 4 sensors for height adjustment if third parties remain in the operating range and slope compensation.
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For this purpose go to the page "Folding". NOTE A detailed description can be found in the ¾ operating instructions for the Touch 800 control terminal! Instructions for operating the sprayer software ¾ can be found in the supplied terminal instruc- tions from HORSCH!
4.3 Folding variants - folding boom Boom, 5-piece with reduced working width 12 m 12 m 18-24 m Boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 12 m and 21 m 12 m 21 m 27-30 m Boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 24 m 24 m 30-36 m Boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 27/28 m...
4.4 Adjusting the spraying 4.5 Transport lock height WARNING WARNING Danger from crushing and impact for persons may arise if the boom folded to transport Danger of crushing and impact for persons position accidentally unfolds during travels! when lifting or lowering for height adjust- The folding boom package must be locked and ment of the spraying boom! checked during each travel!
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Folding boom rest Parallelogram interlock closed NOTE Before setting off for driving on public roads make sure that the boom rests securely in the boom rest and both the package lock and the parallelogram lock as closed. Folding boom put down Parallelogram interlock open...
4.6 Slope compensation / 4.7 Collision protection pendulum lock The collision protection protects the boom against damage caused by collision with a solid obstacle. The joint mechanism enables escap- ing a collision in travel direction and in opposite direction. Slope compensation / pendulum lock unlocked After the escape movement the collision protec- tion will swing back to initial position.
4.8 Spraying line 4.8.1 Circulation system Due to the permanent circulation of the biocata- The spraying line is made of Ø 25 mm stain- lytic solution through the complete folding boom less steel pipe. The nozzle control has been while the sprayer is switched off, spraying fluid designed as pneumatic single nozzle control for is permanently applied to the nozzle.
4.9 Nozzle body 4.9.2 Multiple nozzle body manual 3-fold 4.9.1 Single nozzle body with The 3-fold nozzle body is recommended if more pneumatic control valve than only one nozzle type is to be used. Only the vertically arranged nozzle will be supplied. If a pressure of more than 4 bar is applied to the By turning the nozzle body, another nozzle is compressed air connection (4), the valve will...
4.9.3 Multiple nozzle body 4.9.4 Border nozzles, electric pneumatic (option) These multiple nozzle bodies are installed in the With a nozzle body division 1-0 and 1-1 with form of dual or 4-fold versions. border nozzle control a border nozzle 25 cm In this case it is possible to switch the desired further towards the outside (exactly at the bor- nozzle from the terminal.
4.10 Assembling and 4.10.2 Changing nozzles cleaning nozzles Turn the nozzles each by approx. 45° (to end ¾ position) to remove and install them. 4.10.1 Assembling nozzles Use the delivered tool for this purpose: ¾ CAUTION CAUTION Spraying mixture running out! Apply appropriate protective measures.
5. Commissioning Do not block any actuators on the tractor, which serve the purpose of directly executing hydraulic or electric movements of components, such as e.g. folding, slewing and pushing processes. This chapter informs you about The corresponding movement must automati- the commissioning of the machine.
5.2 Safeguarding tractor / The front axle of the tractor always must be loaded with at least 20% of the curb weight machine of the tractor. The tractor must be able to achieve the braking deceleration specified by the tractor WARNING manufacturer, even with attached or hitched up machine.
5.4 Assemble the wheels These activities in particular pose danger by contact with unsecured components. Lower raised, unsecured machine / raised, ¾ WARNING unsecured machine parts. Only use approved tyres as specified in the This prevents accidental lowering: technical data. Shut down the tractor engine.
6. Transport travels WARNING Danger of breakage during operation, in- 6.1 Safety notes sufficient stability and inadequate steering and braking ability of the tractor if used for purposes other than those intended! NOTE These hazards cause severe or even fatal ¾...
6.2 Transport lock CAUTION In order to maintain a sufficient safety distance WARNING ¾ to overhead power lines, the total height of Hazards from crushing and impact for persons the tractor with towed crop protection sprayer may arise if the folding boom folded in transport must not exceed 4 m (13 ft).
6.2.2 Package lock 6.2.3 Locking of slope compensation The transport lock straps serve to lock the folded spraying boom in transport position. They pre- The pendulum lock is automatically locked when vent accidental unfolding. the folding boom is folded. NOTE Before starting transport travel check the inter- locking of the folded boom package! Slope compensation locked...
7. Coupling and 6.2.4 Locking of parallelogram uncoupling the NOTE machine Before starting transport travel check the inter- locking of the parallelogram! NOTE Observe also the chapter "Safety notes" when coupling and uncoupling the crop protection sprayer! WARNING Danger of crushing through accidental starting and rolling away of tractor and crop protec- tion sprayer when coupling or uncoupling the machine!
7.1 Coupling the machine WARNING Danger caused by power supply failure between WARNING tractor and machine caused by damaged sup- Danger of breakage during operation, insuf- ply lines! When coupling the supply lines, pay attention ficient stability and inadequate steering and braking ability of the tractor if used for purposes to the routing of the lines: other than those intended!
7.2 Uncoupling the 7. Disconnect brake lines. 8. Close the coupling heads of the supply and machine brake lines. 9. Uncouple the crop protection sprayer from WARNING the tractor. 10. Drain water from the air reservoir and close Risk of accident by uncoupling the crop protec- the hose couplings, if the machine is not used tion sprayer with the folding boom unfolded! for a longer period of time.
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1. Connect the machine to the shunting vehicle. 2. Brake the shunting vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel chocks and release the parking brake by means of the crank. 4. only for pneumatic brake system: Press in the button on the releasing valve against the stop position.
8. Working with the machine WARNING NOTE Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cut- Pay attention to the separate operating in- ting off, being caught, being pulled in and structions for the control terminal. impact caused by When working with the machine pay attention accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured ¾...
8.1 Preparing for spraying WARNING Danger caused by accidental contact with crop NOTE protection agents / spraying mixture! Basic prerequisite for the proper application Wear personal protective outfit of crop protection agents is the proper func- when preparing the spraying mixture. tion of the crop protection sprayer.
8.2 Preparing the spraying Generally clean the crop protection sprayer ¾ before placing another crop protection agent. mixture Flushing nozzle line and nozzles: ¾ with each nozzle change • DANGER before the installation of other nozzles • before turning the three-fold nozzle head to •...
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General procedure NOTE 1. Determine the required water and preparation application quantity as per instructions for use Besides the generally valid information listed for the crop protection agent. hereunder, you should also follow the product- specific procedures described in the instructions 2.
8.2.1 Calculating filling / refilling Example 2: Addition of product, area quantities The following is known: Nominal container capacity 1000 l Residual quantity in container 200 l NOTE Required water 500 l/ha Recommended concentration 0.15 % l/l or kg/l Use the "Filling table for residual areas" (chapter 8.2.2) to calculate the required refilling quantity for Question 1: the last spraying mixture tank filling.
8.2.2 Filling table for residual areas NOTE Use the "Filling table for residual areas" to ¾ calculate the required refilling quantity for the last spraying mixture tank filling. Subtract the residual quantity in the spraying ¾ line from the calculated refilling quantity! See also chapter "Spraying line"...
8.3 Filling with water Never exceed the permissible payload of the ¾ crop protection sprayer when filling the spray- ing mixture tank. NOTE Pay attention to the specific weight of the fluid ¾ to be filled in. When filling, pay attention to the permissible payload of your crop protection sprayer! When filling keep an eye on the level gauge to ¾...
8.3.1 Filling the spraying mixture 8.3.2 Direct filling (external filling) tank through the filler connection At the direct filling connection fluid from an external tank can be pressed directly into the Pay attention to the applicable regulations for solution tank. filling the spraying mixture tank through the suc- tion hose from open water tapping points (see also chapter "Using the machine").
8.3.3 Filling through the filling 8.3.4 Filling the fresh water tank dome through the filler connection NOTE WARNING Danger caused by overfilling the spraying Avoid impermissible contamination of the mixture tank. No automatic shut-down when fresh water tank with crop protection product the tank is full! or spraying mixture! 1.
8.4 Flushing in Flush the corresponding preparation through the induction hopper into the water in the spraying preparations mixture tank. A difference is in this case made between the flushing in of fluid and powdery 8.4.1 Induction hopper preparations or carbamides. DANGER Wear appropriate protective clothes to flush in the preparations.
8.4.2 Flushing in liquid preparations during the filling process 1. Enter the desired container content in the terminal 2. Connect the suction hose to the filling con- nection. At the beginning of the filling process the water sucked in through the suction hose is applied to the induction hopper.
8.4.3 Flushing in liquid 8.4.4 Flushing in powdery preparations with full or partly preparations and carbonyl filled solution tank diamide NOTE Be particularly cautious when handling powdery preparations or carbonyl diamide! Strictly wear protective clothing and face protection! Before spraying completely dissolve the carbonyl diamide by recirculating fluids.
8.4.5 Pre-cleaning the canister 8.4.6 Pre-cleaning the canister with spraying mixture with fresh water NOTE Cleaning the canisters with flushing water dilutes the spraying mixture concentration! 1. For CCS variants: Set the suction side to fresh water. For CCS Pro variants: To be able to use clean water for illuviation the Recirculate fresh water function on the terminal or the induction hopper must be activated during...
Teach procedure must be carried out by Strictly adhere to the required application ¾ ¾ HORSCH service staff. quantity [l/ha] when spraying, In case of deviations between the actual and to achieve an optimal treatment success •...
8.5.2 Adjusting the spraying Spraying pressure and nozzle size have an influence on the drop size and the sprayed out height fluid volume. The higher the spraying pressure, the smaller WARNING the drop diameter of the sprayed spraying mix- ture. The smaller droplets are subject to higher, Danger of crushing and impact for persons undesired windward drifting! staying in the danger zone when lifting or...
8.5.4 Spraying 8.5.5 Measures for windward drift reduction 1. Switch on the terminal. Schedule your work for early morning or even- 2. Adjust the agitator. ¾ ing (generally less wind). 3. Prepare the spraying mixture as specified Reduce the spraying pressure. by the crop protection agent manufacturer ¾...
8.6 Residual quantities 8.5.7 Emptying the spraying mixture tank via the pressure A differentiation is made between two types outlet of residual quantities: Excess residual quantity after the end of ¾ spraying operation, e.g. resulting from errors in the calculation of the application quantity, in filling quantity or in spraying operation.
8.6.2 Eliminating residual 8.6.3 Draining off technical quantities residual quantities A port is provided under the spraying mixture NOTE tank for draining the technical residual quantity. Make sure that the residual quantity in the spraying line will be sprayed out in the form of undiluted concentration.
8.7 Draining the fresh 8.6.4 Diluted residual quantities water tank Perform the dilution and spraying out of residual quantities from the spraying mixture tank after the end of spraying operation as follows: Procedure 1. Spray the undiluted residual quantity from the spraying line on an untreated residual area.
8.8 Troubleshooting WARNING Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, winding up, being pulled in and impact caused by accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured machine parts. ¾ accidental starting and unintended rolling of the tractor/machine combination. ¾ Secure the tractor combination against unintended starting and accidental rolling away before faults on the machine can be rectified.
Replace defective protective features with new ¾ ones. Use only HORSCH LEEB original parts. DANGER Strictly comply with all safety notes when carry- ¾ ing out maintenance, repair and service work! Maintenance and/or repair work under raised, ¾...
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¾ parts (see also chapter "Spare parts and wear items as well as auxiliary materials"). The following is generally prohibited: Use only spare hoses HORSCH-LEEB AS ¾ drilling on the undercarriage ¾ and generally use hose clamps made of V2A enlarging existing boreholes in the vehicle for assembly.
9.1 Cleaning Cleaning with high pressure cleaner / steam jet CAUTION NOTE Contamination with crop protection agents. Strictly use protective outfit when cleaning Do not clean new machines with a steam jet the crop protection sprayer! See chapter of a high pressure cleaner. "Working with the machine".
9.1.1 CCS - Continuous inside Cleaning the crop protection sprayer cleaning (Continuous Cleaning System) NOTE The complete cleaning process is controlled Regular cleaning of the crop protection sprayer is from the driver's cabin. a prerequisite for proper maintenance and eases Function: Principle of positive displacement operation of the towed crop protection sprayer.
9.1.2 Cleaning the filters 1. Empty the solution tank. 2. Drain the water from the filter. For this pur- A ring spanner for work on the pressure and pose open valve. suction filters is delivered with the machine. 3. Unscrew the filter. 4.
When the program is running, the folding ¾ boom, quick filling valve, pressure filter, agitator and inside tank are cleaned auto- matically. The message appears on the terminal ¾ prompting to spray the residual quantity on an untreated residual area. CCS cleaning starts.
NOTE NOTE In multiple nozzle systems all existing nozzles In multiple nozzle systems all existing nozzles must be opened for cleaning. There is a risk of must be opened for cleaning. deposits if this instruction is not followed! There is a risk of deposits if this instruction is not followed! 9.1.4 Cleaning the sprayer with 9.1.5 Folding boom cleaning with...
HORSCH sales partner in due time. Your HORSCH sales partner will be in a much better position to execute the maintenance service and possibly necessary repairs outside...
10.3 Putting the sprayer Winter storage 1. Go to the cleaning menu of the terminal system in to winter and let the automatic cleaning program run storage with approx. 300 litres of fresh water via the submenu. Clean machine with fresh water See chapter "Cleaning".
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5. Activate the function "Drain machine" on page 11. Set the pressure agitator on the terminal to 3 on the external control terminal. All valves stage one, then stage two and finally stage open and are drained. three. At this fluid level in the wash tank this function deactivates itself after some time.
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14. If NightLight cleaning (optional) is installed, 21. Now the line on the rear of the small three- it must be drained. The rear underbody guard way valve (4) must be opened. must be removed for this purpose and the 22.
Putting the high pressure cleaner into winter storage (optional) 1. Activate outside cleaning on the external control terminal. 2. Apply pressure to the gun of the high pres- sure cleaner until antifreeze mix escapes. 3. Deactivate outside cleaning again. 10.4 Before the new Pressure output season Let the existing cleaning programs of the...
Visual inspection of folding joints for zero clearance, apparent faults and wear. In case of play or lose components have faults corrected by the Customer Service of HORSCH. Suction filter, pressure filter Cleaning, flush Folding boom lubrication points Lubricate according to lubrication plan...
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Quarter annually / 200 operating hours Component maintenance work workshop work Brake Leak test Check pressure in compresses air vessel Check the brake cylinder pressure Brake cylinder safety check Joints on brake valves, brake cylinders and brake linkages Brake adjustments on linkage control Inspection of brake lining wheels Wheel hubs - check bearing play...
11.2 Drawbar Both sides 2 lubrication points each. ¾ Lubricate every 50 operating hours! ¾ DANGER Risk of accident when driving with damaged drawbar! For reasons of road safety replace a damaged drawbar immediately with a new one. Repairs must only be carried out in the manu- facturing plant.
11.4 Ball-and socket-coupling Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Ball-and-socket coupling Before connecting: Clean ball and spherical cap. Daily Replace the foam ring if damaged and/or heavily soiled. Daily Place the foam ring. Daily Check ball and spherical cap for wear. The wear limit has been reached when the gauge rests fully on the ball or enters the spherical cap.
11.5 Axle and brake 11.5.1 General visual inspection WARNING NOTE Perform a general visual check of the In order to achieve optimal braking characteristic brake system! and minimal wear of brake linings we recom- mend the performance of a drawing adaptation Pay attention to and check the following between tractor and towed sprayer.
11.5.2 Checking the wheel hub 11.5.3 Replacing the grease of the bearing play (workshop work) wheel hub bearing WARNING WARNING Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, wound up, pulled in, caught and being caught, wound up, pulled in, caught and knocked by accidental starting and rolling away knocked by accidental starting / rolling away of...
7. Slightly grease the bearing seats and as- 11.5.5 Brake adjustment semble all parts in reverse order. The function and wear of the brakes must be 8. Carefully force on the parts to a tight fit with checked continuously and adjusted, if this the help of pipe bushings avoiding cocking should be necessary.
Connect a pressure gauge to the test port ¾ Use only the tyres and rims stipulated by on the air vessel. ¾ HORSCH LEEB. Nominal value 6.0 to 8.1 + 0.2 Repair work on tyres must only be carried ¾...
11.6.1 Air pressure in tyres 11.6.2 Assembling tyres (workshop work) The required air pressure in the tyres depends on: WARNING Tyre size • Danger to life caused by crushing and impact in Load bearing capacity of the tyres • case of unprofessional or incorrect operation. Travel speed •...
HORSCH LEEB AS! For further information concerning the hydraulic system (circuit diagrams, etc.) please contact the Service Department at HORSCH LEEB AS. NOTE When connecting the hoses to the tractor hydraulics you must make sure that both the...
11.7.1 Identification of hydraulic 11.7.3 Inspection criteria for hoses hydraulic hoses Hydraulic hoses must be replaced after 6 years. NOTE For this purpose pay attention to the manufactur- ing date on the hose line (year/month) and on For your own safety and to reduce any possible the hose (quarter/year)! environmental impact pay attention to the fol- lowing inspection criteria!
NOTE sioned in such a way that over the total move- ment range the bending range is not lower Use only original spare hoses from HORSCH than permitted and/or the hydraulic hose is not LEEB AS. additionally subjected to tensile loads.
11.8 Calibrating the flow Example: meter The numerical values in the example were randomly chosen and may differ from practice. The flow meter is calibrated by using the tank Machine with 36 m working width. • method. A major amount of water is thereby Setting on terminal: 2,100 pulses / 100 l •...
11.9 Notes on crop 11.10 Electric lighting sprayer test system Sprayer testing must only be carried out by Replacing light bulbs: authorized bodies. The following intervals are 1. Unscrew the protection glass. legally binding: 2. Disassemble the defective lamp. at the latest six months after commissioning 3.
12. Nozzle selection 12.2 Procedure The tables apply for 50 cm nozzle spacing. ¾ Nozzle sizes and colour coding acc. to ISO ¾ NOTE 10625 For the selection and use of nozzles you should also follow the data and recommendations of the 12.2.1 With diagram and universal respective nozzle manufacturer! table...
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Application quantity l/ha nozzle size Nozzle output l/min Travel speed km/h Pressure bar Travel speed km/h Pressure bar Universal table (b) for crop protection sprayers with 50 cm nozzle spacing (with example) The values apply for water of 20 °C, pressure measured directly at the nozzle. Check the values with a measuring vessel before the start of application.
12.2.2 With table of application quantities 1. Determine application quantity and travel speed. 2. In the table of application quantities look for the column with the required travel speed. 3. Look for the line(s) with the required appli- cation quantity (use approximate values, if necessary).
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P r e s - P r e s - Placing quantity in l/ha at km/h Placing quantity in l/ha at km/h Type Type sure sure l/min l/min Colour Colour orange brown -015 green grey white yellow -025 lilac black tur- quoise blue...
12.3 Pressure ranges of different nozzles Nozzle type Nozzle size Permissible pressure range [bar] min. pressure max. pressure LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles 04 - 08 AD / DG / TT all sizes all sizes...
13. Liquid fertiliser Only use the black bayonet nuts for all the fol- lowing 3-jet nozzles. operation Various 3-jet nozzles and their fields of application (at 8 km/h) At present there are mainly two different types 3 - jet - yellow 50 - 80 l/ha (AHL) of liquid fertiliser available: 3 - jet - red...
13.1 Conversion table for spraying liquid fertiliser AHL (Ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution) NOTE When filling pay attention to the different densi- ties [kg/l] of the individual fluids and the permis- sible payload of the crop protection spryer! Sol. N Sol.
Attention must be paid to all valid regulations. Decommissioning and waste disposal must only be carried out by operators who have been trained by HORSCH. Contact a waste disposal company, if this should be necessary.
15. Tightening torques NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guidelines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the • corresponding points in the operating instructions have priority. Screws and nuts must not be treated with lubricants, since this would change the friction value. •...
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Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw diameter Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread thread thread thread 12.2...
Index Ackerman steering 62 Calibrate the flow meter 143 Acknowledgement of receipt 8 Canister flushing 51,105 actual volume 39 Carbonyl diamide 104 adjusting rod 68 Care 114 adjust the steering end stop 62 Central control 40 Agitator 40,53,102,107,108 Centrifugal pump 40,52 - → Spraying pump Air pressure 42,125,139 Changing equipment 17 Air pressure of tyres 139...
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Folding boom rest 35,87 Dilution 111 folding joints 125 Dimensions 41 Folding lock 35 Direct filling 47,100 Folding process 74 disconnection (brake system) 61 Folding variants - folding boom 75 Distance reduction 108 Fresh water 105,121 document container 58 Fresh water tank 39,64,94,101,103,111 Dome screen 54 Front view 41 Downhill travel 18...
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All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH Tel.: +49 9937 95963-0 Plattlinger Straße 21 Fax: +49 9937 95963-66 94562 Oberpöring E-Mail: info.leeb@horsch.com...
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