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  • Page 3 Of course, if you should ever have any problems or questions, please contact your local SOVEMA dealer or contact us at the addresses or numbers indicated in this manual. SOVEMA manufactures a variety of innovative equipment. If you are interested in reviewing our full line, please contact us.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    - DISCONNECTING THE MACHINE FROM THE TRACTOR Page 22 - STORING OF THE MACHINE Page 23 - MAINTENANCE Page 24 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Page 27 - SPARE PARTS LIST Page 29 - WARRANTY POLICY Page 36 - SOVEMA PRODUCT LINE Page 40 Pag.2...

  • Page 5: Symbols

    SYMBOLS These symbols appear throughout the manual. Remember their meaning and advice. MEANS: CAUTION! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED MEANS: READ CAREFULLY MEANS: USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES Pag.3...

  • Page 6: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. The manufacturer has designed the implement to be used with all the safety equipment properly attached. The purpose of this manual is to assist you in safety maintaining and operating the implement. These instructions have been compiled from our experience.

  • Page 7: Safety And Warning Decals

    SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS Safety decals on the implement contain important safety warning messages. To prevent injuries we invite the operator to read them carefully and keep them clear. Check that all the decals are on the machine. If not, DO NOT USE the machine and report to the Dealer immediately to get the decals.
  • Page 8 8. Danger. Your hands and feet can be injured by moving parts. Keep away from the im- plement. 9. Danger. Your hands can be injured. Do not remove the cover and keep away from moving parts. 10. The machine is designed for use on tractors with 540 RPM PTO only 11.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the implement you must be sure to know the main safety precautions; in fact many accidents are caused by not observing these rules. Pre-operational and operational safety rules Make sure that no person operates this machine unless they first, thoroughly read and studied the operator instructions for this machine and understood all the safety precau- tions.
  • Page 10 For engaging or disengaging the tractor PTO, refer to your tractor manual. Connect and disconnect PTO shaft only when tractor engine is turned off. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. To prevent injury by thrown objects DO NOT operate unless all personnel, livestock and pets are 20 m (65 ft) away.
  • Page 11 When you must drive, do not drink. Pay attention to traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Reduce speed when transporting mounted implement to avoid bouncing and loss of steer- ing control. Pay attention when you turn curves or you go up and down on hills with the implement. Be sure that at least 25% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steering.

  • Page 12: Main Check

    MAIN CHECK LIST Before connecting the machine to the tractor, read the following instructions: • Be sure the weight and power of the tractor is correct with the machine you want to con- nect. If you have any doubt, see the technical specifications. •...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Width -A- He ight -B- Depth -C- MO D. cm/inches Kg./Lbs. cm/inches cm/inches cm/inches EM-3 48 120 / 48" 20 - 40 172 / 387 134 / 53" 72 / 28" 119 / 47" EM-3 60 150 / 59" 25 - 45 201 / 452 162 / 64"...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Machine To The Tractor

    ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR The machines described in this manual do apply to any kind of tractor provided of universal third hitch point. The characteristics (length, diameter of the holes for the lifting pins) of the tractor’s lifting arms depend on the type of tractor, therefore it is necessary to prepare the machine in order to con- clude the attachment correctly.
  • Page 15 Connect the hitch point of the tractor to the floating upper plates of the machine using a hitch pin and the hair clip pin (see fig. 2). This connection must guarantee a 15° inclina- tion of the upper plates (see fig. 3) in order to let the machine adapt to the terrain and to protect its frame from possible damage.
  • Page 16 Shortening the PTO shaft Due to the many different types of tractors, it may be necessary to shorten the PTO shaft. Always refer to the manual of the driveline’s manu- factures. Read it carefully. In case shortening is needed, listed below are some basic guide- lines on performing this modification.
  • Page 17 4) Cut the plastic protection to the same length you have cut the joints 5) Grease the male joint section and reassem- ble protection Do not use PTO shafts without proper shielding installed. Pag.15...

  • Page 18: Cutting Height Adjustment

    CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust the cutting height of your machine, follow the next instructions (see fig. 1): • For each wheel unthread the split pin from the fork in which the cutting height regulation spacers are threaded. • If you wish to increase cutting height, add spacers under the bush of the support arms, for each wheel.
  • Page 19 If your machine is equipped with a rear roller instead of the two wheels, the regulation is carried out by unthreading the split pins from the forks of the two front wheels and from the two frame-supports of the roller, to proceed by using the spacers, as explained before (see fig.

  • Page 20: Beginning Work

    BEGINNING WORK After completing all safety controls, and being sure the machine is set out parallel to terrain (see fig. 1), to avoid damage start as follows: • Raise the machine off the ground in order to let the knives start moving without touching ground.

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING During work several problems can happen: Unusual noise While working, if the machine made unusual noise, the operator must stop it immediately and follow next instructions: • Check for broken/bent parts. • Check for correct oil level in the gearbox case. When present incorrect oil level (see chapter on maintenance), the gears of the gearbox are not lubricated correctly, and if continue to rotate, would determine a significant increase in oil temperature.
  • Page 22 Cutting defects After work, if cut doesn’t result uniform and clean, follow next instructions: • Check knife conditions. In case of worn knives, you need to replace them (see chapter on maintenance). • Check that cutting height adjustment has been done correctly. It is possible that the cutting height adjustment by spacers has not been done in the same way for the four wheels.
  • Page 23 Unloading defects If the operator of the machine finds difficulty on unloading the product just cut, stop and fol- low these instructions: - Verify the presence of wet grass and mud under the frame. In fact it is possible that grass and mud get stuck in the lower part of the frame, interfering with the unloading function.

  • Page 24: Disconnecting The Machine From The Tractor

    DISCONNECTING THE MACHINE FROM THE TRACTOR Disconnecting of the machine must be carried out on flat area, and it is considered a very dangerous operation. You must pay attention. Follow these instructions: While remaining in the tractor seat, put the tractor PTO in neutral. When the rotors are completely stopped, turn off the engine and set the parking brakes.

  • Page 25: Storing Of The Machine

    STORING OF THE MACHINE As your machine is an investment and if remains unused for a long period, we suggest the follow- ing procedures: • Wash and dry the machine; • Check all moving parts. For excessive wear replace the parts or contact your local dealer; •...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE For long life of your machine and trouble free operation, regular program of maintenance is re- quired. The recommended phases of maintenance are for normal use and can be varied depending on the different conditions. Always disengage tractor PTO before starting maintenance. Every 10 working hours •...
  • Page 27 Every 20 working hours • Grease the bushes of the support arms of the wheels (see fig. 1). Before carrying this out clean grease nipples accurately. Use lithium grease NLGI 2. Grease nipple FIG. 1 • Check belt tensioning by measuring belt tightness. Correct tightness results when belt de- flection along the front side of the belt is 1 cm, as a result of the pressure applied with the index finger to the centre of the belt length (see fig.
  • Page 28 TENSIONING CASE SCREW COUNTER NUT SUPPORT BLOCKING FIG. 3 • Be sure knives are sharpen uniformly. If necessary substitution, replace with original knives. • Check gearbox correct oil level. To proceed, remove the oil level screw (see fig. 4). If needed to add oil, remove the filler screw located on top of the box, and fill in until oil starts running out of the level hole.

  • Page 29: Toxicological Information

    Every 100 working hours • Check the superficial state of the wheels. These are made of full rubber and are subject to worn after a while. Every 200 working hours • Replace the belts. Actually this substitution is necessary when belts present cuts or evident worn signs.
  • Page 30 USE EXLUSIVELY ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS FROM SOVEMA Pag.28...

  • Page 31: Spare Parts List

    SPARE PARTS LIST EM-3 Model Pag.29...
  • Page 32 EM 3 Frame Pag.30...
  • Page 33 CODE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL NOTE 900.241.504 FRAME CHASSIS TELAIO RAHMEN BASTIDOR 900.241.505 FRAME CHASSIS TELAIO RAHMEN BASTIDOR 900.241.506 FRAME CHASSIS TELAIO RAHMEN BASTIDOR 900.241.507 FRAME CHASSIS TELAIO RAHMEN BASTIDOR 900.241.519 PLATE PLAQUE PIASTRA PLATTE PLACA 900.241.530 SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORTO STUETZE SOPORTE...
  • Page 34 EM 3 Frame Pag.32...
  • Page 35 CODE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL NOTE 900.102.098.T SCREW VITE SCHRAUBE TORNILLO 900.104.047.T WASHER RONDELLE RONDELLA ZWISCHENSCHEIBE ARANDELA 900.116.012 TOURILLON PERNO STIFT PERNO 900.104.073.T WASHER RONDELLE RONDELLA ZWISCHENSCHEIBE ARANDELA 900.103.009.T ECROU DADO MUTTER TUERCA 900.103.035.T ECROU DADO MUTTER TUERCA 900.116.044 TOURILLON PERNO STIFT...
  • Page 36 EM 3 Gearbox Pag.34...
  • Page 37 CODE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL NOTE 900.102.079 PLUG BOUCHON TAPPO DECKEL TAPON 900.241.480 CASE BOITE SCATOLA KISTE CAJA 900.101.054A OIL SEAL PARE-HUILE PARAOLIO SIMMERRING PARA-ACEITE 900.241.302 GUARD PROTECTION PROTEZIONE SCHUTZ PROTECCION 900.102.256.T SCREW VITE SCHRAUBE TORNILLO 900.104.057.T WASHER RONDELLE RONDELLA ZWISCHENSCHEIBE ARANDELA...

  • Page 38: Warranty Policy

    The judgement of SOVEMA S.p.A. in all cases of claims under this warranty shall be final and conclusive and the original purchaser agrees to accept its decisions about all questions as to de- fects and/or to the exchange of any part or parts.
  • Page 39 IMPLEMENT SERIAL NUMBER : _________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE : _________________________________ COPY TO DELIVER TO: SOVEMA DEALER: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT PURCHASER: I HEREBY ACCEPT • The machine has been correctly assembled i n • That the machine is correctl y assembled.
  • Page 40 Pag.38...
  • Page 41 IMPLEMENT SERIAL NUMBER : _________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE : _________________________________ COPY TO DELIVER TO: SOVEMA DEALER: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT PURCHASER: I HEREBY ACCEPT • The machine has been correctly assembled i n • That the machine is correctl y assembled.

  • Page 42: Sovema Product Line

    SOVEMA Product Line SIDE SHIFT ROTARY TILLERS • 15 different models; • For tractors from 12 to 70 HP • Working width from 80 to 200 cm. FIXED ROTARY TILLERS • Over 45 different models; • For tractors from 15 to 130 HP •...
  • Page 43 FLAIL MOWERS - SHREDDERS • 35 different models; • For tractors from 15 to 120 HP • Working width from 100 to 470 cm. MOWERS COLLECTOR • 6 different models; • For tractors from 30 to 60 HP • Working width from 120 to 180 cm. •...
  • Page 44 ROTARY RAKE • 4 different models • For tractors from 30 to 70 HP • Working width from 340 to 695 cm. HAY TEDDERS • 6 different models (2, 4, 6 rotors) • For tractors from 10 to 40 HP •...

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