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Translation of the original operating manual
GP 600 M1
Read carefully before initial
operation!
Version: 06/2017, V1.5
Order no.: 00600-3-287

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  • Page 1 Translation of the original operating manual GP 600 M1 Read carefully before initial operation! Version: 06/2017, V1.5 Order no.: 00600-3-287...
  • Page 2 Quality for Professionals It may NOT seem inconvenient and unnecessary to read and observe the operating instructions. It is not enough to hear and see from others that an implement is good, and then to buy it and believe that everything takes care of itself.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting kit for PS120 - 500 .................24 16.5 Filling steps ......................25 16.6 Toolbox accessories kit ..................26 16.7 Sensor set – Radar + lifting unit sensor for the GP 600 M1 ........26 My idea .........................31 Safety instructions ......................32 18.1 Intended use ......................32 18.2 General safety-related instructions and accident prevention regulations ....33...

  • Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Manufacturer: APV-Technische Produkte GmbH, Dallein 15, A-3753 Hötzelsdorf Designation of the product: Grassland power harrow GP 600 M1 MA-5 Number: Serial number: all serial numbers for the Grassland power harrow GP 600 M1...

  • Page 5: Provisions

    Quality for Professionals Provisions Dear customer! We are pleased and congratulate you on your purchase and wish you lots of fun and success in working with this implement! Please be sure to read all the instructions in this operating manual before operating the implement! Warranty Please check the implement for any transport damage immediately upon receipt.

  • Page 6: Transport On Public Roads (Most Important Specifications)

    Quality for Professionals Transport on public roads (most important specifications) The axle load and the total weight of the towing vehicle may not be exceeded. The mounted implement must be identified with warning signs or stickers with red and white slanted lines (according to DIN, ÖNORM or respective STANDARDS) (Fig.: 1).

  • Page 7: Operating Manual For Apv Gp 600 M1

    Quality for Professionals Fig.: 3 Fig.: 4 Operating manual for APV GP 600 M1 Mounting on the tractor The air pressure in the rear tractor tyres should be 0.8 bar during operation. If the tyres have a lower load capacity, increase the pressure.

  • Page 8: Coupling

    Lock the tractor lower link against lateral movement so that it does not start swinging while driving. Connect the GP 600 M1 to the tractor lower links, they are standardised according to CAT 3N. This means that the balls have a lateral distance of 965 mm. The width of the ball is 45 mm.

  • Page 9: Uncoupling

    Quality for Professionals Lift and secure the parking support of the implement. Check that the hoses and cables are hanging freely, so that they are not damaged when driving in tight curves. Uncoupling Fig.: 9 • Uncoupling and lowering the implement onto the ground must always take place on a level and solid surface.

  • Page 10: Layout And Mode Of Operation

    12 mm tines Levelling board Thanks to its robust and compact design, the grassland power harrow GP 600 M1 is ideal for new seeding, reseeding, and controlling grass weeds on grassland. The spring-suspended front levelling board ensures optimal distribution and levelling of mole hills, manure, slurry and cow pats.

  • Page 11: Working Position And Setting The Working Depth

    For larger areas, it is recommended to check the working depth of the tines intermittently. If you want to use the GP 600 M1 with the roller lifted, i.e. the roller in the highest position and the roller cylinder completely retracted, you must support the implement on the running gear.

  • Page 12: Levelling Board

    When turning at the headlands, first the lower links are raised, then the roller is pressed down so that the GP 600 M1 is running on the roller. It is necessary to raise the lower links when driving with a very aggressive tine position.

  • Page 13: Use Of Individual Tools

    Quality for Professionals Turning with the running gear: You can also raise the GP 600 M1 using the running gear and then turn. Here, we also recommend raising the lower links. Use of individual tools With the GP 600 M1, it is possible to use the individual tools •...

  • Page 14: Cropping Tips For Using The Gp 600 M1

    Together with the reconsolidation by a roller, five working procedures are accomplished in one field pass. With its thorough and effective mode of action, the GP 600 M1 can be optimally integrated in your overall management concept. The goal of your concept will be to improve yields and to increase the valuable grasses.

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Care

    Quality for Professionals 10 Maintenance and care 10.1 General To maintain the implement in good condition even after a long service life, the following instructions must be observed: In the supplement "For your safety…" you will find some basic safety regulations for maintenance work.

  • Page 16: Changing The Tines

    Quality for Professionals 10.2 Changing the tines To replace broken or worn tines, all you have to do is loosen the nut and take out the tine. As shown in Fig.: 15, you must hook on the new 12 mm tines and re- tighten the nuts.

  • Page 17: Lubrication Schedule

    Quality for Professionals 12 Lubrication schedule The following grease points on the joints and bearings must be lubricated regularly with universal grease (approx. every 10 operating hours). 1. 1x bearing on the tractor linkage drawbar, lateral slope compensation (Fig.: 19) 2.

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Quality for Professionals 13 Technical Specifications Type designation: GP 600 M1 Mode of action: Levelling with leaf springs with wear plate 2 rows of aggressive round spring tines 2 rows of harrow round tines Pressure-adjustable reconsolidation Working width: 6.00 m...
  • Page 19 Quality for Professionals TD combination options GP – PS Parts for PS120 E PS120 H PS200 E PS200 H PS300 E PS300 H PS500 E PS500 H PS800 mounting Dimension Dimension Dimension GP/PS (delivery) (road transport) (road transport) weight Dimension Dimension Dimension Dimension...

  • Page 20: Road Transport Of The Gp 600 M1

    Check for proper function of the lighting as well as good visibility of the warning signs with lighting (accessories). Secure the GP 600 M1 side parts in transport position against dangerous changes in the load by using the intended folding lock (stop valve + chain).

  • Page 21: Accessories

    Fig.: 23 Fig.: 24 TIP: If a compressed air line on the GP 600 M1 should become defective, the GP 600 M1 can still be moved by manually triggering the pressure reservoir on the trailer brake valve (see Fig. 24 and 25).

  • Page 22: Readjusting The Brake System

    Quality for Professionals If the drainage valve should become too dirty, screw it out of the pressure reservoir and clean it thoroughly. (CAUTION! The reservoir is under pressure!) 16.1.3 Readjusting the brake system In the middle of the axle, there is a diaphragm cylinder. It can be readjusted using a threaded rod if necessary.

  • Page 23: Pneumatic Brake System Diagram

    Quality for Professionals 16.1.5 Pneumatic brake system diagram The diagram of the dual-circuit pneumatic brake system is as follows: Fig.: 29 1. Connection coupling 2. Trailer brake valve 3. Supply reservoir 20 l 4. Test connection 5. Drainage valve 6. Test connection 7.

  • Page 24: Operating Hours Counter

    Is required when the GP is transported on public roads. (Item no.: 06001-2-021) Fig.: 31 16.4 Mounting kit for PS120 - 500 For attaching the PS 120/200/300/500 M1 and the PS 250 M2 on the GP 600 M1. (Item no.: 06004-2-078) Fig.: 32...

  • Page 25: Filling Steps

    Quality for Professionals 16.5 Filling steps To facilitate refilling of the seed hopper. (Item no.: 06004-2-036) CAUTION: As a matter of principle, it is forbidden to carry people on the implement and/or to climb onto the running implement. Instruct people to leave the loading board before driving with the implement.

  • Page 26: Toolbox Accessories Kit

    This radar sensor works on almost any surface (e.g. grass, soil, sand, etc.). It is installed on the drawbar of the GP 600 M1. The lifting unit sensor interrupts the metering at the headland.
  • Page 27 Quality for Professionals This kit includes: Lifting unit sensor for the running gear Lifting unit sensor for the roller cylinder CAUTION: To activate the meter roll of the pneumatic seed drill (PS) in working position, both sensors must be positioned over the magnets. 2 lifting unit sensors (running gear and roller) and one radar sensor Fig.: 40 Fig.: 39...
  • Page 28 Quality for Professionals 40 km/h version with TÜV (only when ordered separately) With this version, it is permitted to drive on public roads at 40 km/h. (Item no.: 06004-2-088) Wheel chocks accessories kit With this kit, the implement can be secured against rolling away.
  • Page 29 Quality for Professionals Lighting with side limiting and reflectors Fig.: 45 Fig.: 46 Fig.: 47 Fig.: 48 Fig.: 49...
  • Page 30 (Item no.: 06004-2-086) Fig.: 50 Fig.: 51 Bigger tyres (item no.: 06004-2-107) (see Fig.: 52) and a bigger braking axle, which allows 40 km/h. Warning sign lighting GP 600 M1 (item no. 06004-2-094) (see Fig.: 53) Fig.: 52 Fig.: 53...

  • Page 31: My Idea

    Quality for Professionals 17 My idea The GP 600 M1 was extensively developed and tested. It took a long time from the initial idea to serial production. It required lots of commitment from individual employees and the entire development team.

  • Page 32: Safety Instructions

    Quality for Professionals 18 Safety instructions For your safety… This supplement to the operating manual contains general rules of conduct for the intended use of the implement and safety-related information that should always be observed for your personal safety. The list is very extensive, and some of the information does not apply exclusively to the delivered implement.

  • Page 33: General Safety-Related Instructions And Accident Prevention Regulations

    Quality for Professionals 18.2 General safety-related instructions and accident prevention regulations • Check the implement and the tractor for road and operational safety before every use! • Observe the generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations! • The warning and information signs applied to the implement provide important instructions for safe operation, observe them for the sake of your own safety! •...
  • Page 34 Quality for Professionals • Before exiting the tractor, lower the implement onto the ground, switch off the motor and remove the ignition key! • Standing between the tractor and the implement is forbidden unless the vehicle is secured against rolling away using the parking brake and/or with wheel chocks! •...

  • Page 35: Mounted Implements

    Quality for Professionals 18.3 Mounted implements • Before mounting and dismounting implements on the three-point linkage, move the operating devices into the position that excludes unintentional lifting or lowering! • For three-point mounting, the mounting categories of the tractor and the implement must match or be adapted! •...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Quality for Professionals 18.5 Maintenance • Maintenance, repair, and cleaning work as well as the elimination of malfunctions should always be performed when the drive is switched off and the motor is at a standstill! – Remove the ignition key! •...

  • Page 37: Safety Signs

    Quality for Professionals 19 Safety signs Pay special attention to these stickers on the implement, as they warn you of specific dangers! Read and observe Do not stand on the the operating implement while driving! manual before operating the implement! Before Never reach into the maintenance work,...
  • Page 38 Quality for Professionals Do not stand in the Standing in the danger swivelling area of zone is only permitted folding implement when the lifting cylinder parts! lock is inserted. Do not climb onto Danger due to thrown rotating parts, use parts;...
  • Page 39 Quality for Professionals To avoid eye injuries, do not look directly into the beam area of the radar sensor when it is switched on! Always plug all of the hydraulic lines. Otherwise components can be damaged because of connected hydraulic functions. Loading hooks;...
  • Page 40 Quality for Professionals Inspired by Farmers & realized by Professionals APV - Technische Produkte GmbH HEADQUARTER Dallein 15 A-3753 Hötzelsdorf Tel.: +43 (0)2913 8001 Fax: +43 (0)2913 8002 www.apv.at office@apv.at...

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