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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOCUS TD / ST READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 80700201 ISSUE: 02/2015...
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EC Declaration of Conformity exchangeable equipment (RL 2006/42/EC) The manufacturer HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 D-92421 Schwandorf hereby declares, that the product, Designation of machine: Drill unit Machine type: from serial no. 24341250 Focus 4 TD M14 24361250 Focus 6 TD M14...
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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.
Table of contents Commissioning ...........43 Introduction ...........4 Delivery............43 Foreword ............4 Transport ............43 Notes on representation .........4 Installation ............43 Service............5 Warranty claim processing ......5 Operation .............44 Consequential damage........5 Commissioning / Tractor change ....44 Adapting the hose connection ....44 Safety and responsibility ......6 Adapting the drawbar .........45 Intended use ...........6 Hitching up and transport position ....45...
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Servicing the metering unit ......71 Service and maintenance ......72 Cleaning ............72 Maintenance intervals........72 Storage ............73 Lubricating the machine .......73 Maintenance schedule........74 Lubrication points - Focus TD .......76 Lubrication points Focus ST / TD 3-point ..77 Waste disposal ...........78 Tightening torques ........79 Index ............81...
DANGER the safety notices! Highlights a danger that will lead to death or HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- severe injury, if it is not avoided. age or malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.
Service Consequential damage The company HORSCH would be pleased, if The machine has been manufactured by your machine and our services would meet your HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite expectations. the intended use deviations in placement quan- tity up to total failure may be caused by e.g.: If you encounter any problems, please feel free to contact your sales partner.
Safety and Spare parts Genuine spare parts and accessories from responsibility HORSCH have been specially designed for this machine. Spare parts and accessories which are not de- The following warnings and safety instructions ap- livered by us, have not been tested or approved ply to all sections in these operating instructions.
The person has understood the operating ¾ service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to instructions and is able to implement the in- the following activities: formation given in the operating instructions Loading and transport accordingly.
Personal protective outfit Clean soil from the folding areas before fold- ¾ ing up. Otherwise there could be damage to the mechanics. Missing or incomplete protective outfit increases If available: Secure the hydraulic cylinders on the risk of health damage. Personal protective ¾...
The machine must only be put into operation ¾ Hitching and unhitching after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. Faulty hitching up of the machine to the pulling The machine registration form must be com- ¾...
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HORSCH. In the case of injury, contact a doctor imme- ¾ diately!
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Use in the field What to do in case of voltage flashover Voltage flashover generates high electric volt- ages on the outside of the machine. This results DANGER in extreme voltage differences at the ground No passengers are allowed to ride on the around the machine.
Structural changes and extensions must only ¾ ¾ outfit as specified by the manufacturer. be made in an authorized workshop or by an operator who has been trained by HORSCH. Environmental protection Comply with country specific instructions fr ¾ weights, weight distribution and dimensions.
Danger zone Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can The area marked red indicates the danger zone result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. of the machine: Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such ¾ loads to the ground first. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone ¾...
Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of en- Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ dangerments at dangerous points and are an Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ important part of the safety equipment of the replaced immediately. machine.
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In order to prevent eye injuries, do not It is only permitted to remain in the look directly at the beam area when danger zone when the lifting cylin- the radar sensor is switched on! der safety device is applied. 00380894 00380896 Position of safety stickers...
Technical data Focus 4 TD 6 TD 7 TD Length (m) 9.77 10.40 10.55 Working width (m) 4.00 6.00 7.20 Transport width (m) 3.00 3.00 3.00 Transport height (m) 3.35 3.55 4.00 Weight (kg) 8,430 10,520 11,920 Capacity of twin hopper (l) 5,000 (2,000 ltr.
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Focus 6 TD 3-point 7 TD 3-point Length (m) 10.60 10.60 Working width (m) 6.00 7.20 Transport width (m) 3.00 3.00 Transport height (m) 3.55 4.00 Weight (kg) 10,820 11,470 Capacity of twin hopper (l) 5,000 (2,000 ltr. : 3,000 ltr. / 40 : 60) Dimensions of filler opening (m) Front 0.66 x 1.22 / Rear 0.66 x 1.68 Filling height twin hopper (m)
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Focus 8.75 ST 8.90 ST 12.75 ST Length (m) 10.60 10.60 10.60 Working width - TurboDisc drill bar (m) 5.625 7.20 8.625 Working width - Maestro RC (m) 6.00 7.20 9.00 Transport width (m) 3.37 3.20 3.75 Transport height (m) 3.45 4.00 4.75...
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Focus 8.75 ST 8.90 ST 12.75 ST Attachment of ball head K 80 3-point implement hitching coulter bar Cat. III/III E-Manager Series Lighting Series Design related top speed 25 km/h / Data in type approval • The right for deviations caused by the technical further development remains reserved. NOTE: •...
10600 3750 Focus 12.75 ST Type plate The type plate with the CE-mark is located on the frame of the machine. Data on the type plate: Serial number Permissible total weight Drawbar load (= DL) Axle load Machine type Year of construction...
Calculating the ballasting Required data: The permissible total weight, the permissible axle loads and the load bearing capacity of the tyres must not be exceeded when mounting or hitching up implements. The front axle of the tractor must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the curb weight of the tractor.
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1. Calculation of minimum front ballasting 4. Calculation of the actual total weight with rear implement: • (c + d) - T • b + 0.2 • T • b Enter the result of the calculated total weight and a + b V min the permissible total weight from the operating instructions of the tractor into the table.
Design Overview Focus 6 TD The work of the Focus TD is based on the 1 Drawbar principle of strip cultivation. Deep loosening of 2 Hopper front, 2,000 l soil, fertiliser placement, seedbed preparation 3 Hopper rear, 3,000 l and drilling combined in one work step to save 4 Fertiliser distributor tower passes.
Overview Focus 6 TD 3-point The working principle of the three-point machine 1 Drawbar corresponds with the principle of the Focus TD. 2 Hopper front, 2,000 l 3 Hopper rear, 3,000 l With three-point a Maestro RC can be hitched 4 Fertiliser distributor tower up instead of the TurboDisc seed bar, so that 5 Tyre Packers...
Hydraulic system Pay attention to the notes on hydraulics WARNING and pressure accumulator in the chapter "Safety and prevention of accidents"! Accidental hydraulic movements (e.g. caused by passengers or children) can lead to severe accidents and injuries! Secure or lock the control units on the tractor. Instruct persons to leave the swivelling range of foldable machine parts.
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Core machine 3-point Hydraulics Focus TD 3-point core machine 1 Connection of tractor control unit 2 Hydraulic cylinder for access steps 3 Pressure sequence valve 4 Connection levelling discs 5 Hydraulic valve block 6 Connection folding tine field 7 Hydraulic lift cylinder 8 Hydraulic cylinder valves packer 9 Interface valves coulter bar 10 Interface pre-emergence markers...
Lighting Notes on operation on the 00110681 00110682 machine Identification of hydraulic hoses The symbol is always found on the hose requiring pressure to bring the machine to transport posi- tion (raising, folding, etc.). 00110683 00110684 Hydraulic valve block 00110685 00110686 Maschine Zeichnung...
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Stickers Hitching to a Cat. V adjustable drawbar. Loading hook; hook the sling gear (chains, ropes etc.) into this loading hook during loading. The return flow pressure at the fan drive must not exceed 5 bar, as otherwise the hydraulic motor may be destroyed. 00380880 Retighten the wheel nuts / wheel bolts after 50 km or 10 hours.
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Hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment Sticker depth stop scale Adjustment of the air distribution hose Always plug in all hydraulic lines. Otherwise components could be damaged because of interconnected hydraulic functions. Pressure display for fan drive Operating button for parking brake. Upper position released, lower position for parking.
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Drive only with empty seed hopper when transporting the machine on public roads. (Only for France) Block the tractor link arms when travelling on public roads. Remember the height of the machine as stated in the operating instructions. (Only for France)
Three positions of the spring flap If a tine is blocked or jammed by stones etc., ¾ please contact the HORSCH Service. 1 Placement into the ground 2 Placement on the field surface 3 Placement in the soil and on the field surface...
Observe the tightening torque: 160 ± 10 Nm ¾ The following must be observed when replac- ing components of the MulchMix, LD and ULD coulter (coulter tips, guide plates, wings): Use only original HORSCH wear items. ¾ Use new screws and nuts with each replace- ¾ ment.
Levelling discs Depth setting The depth setting of the levelling discs is made The levelling discs are arranged behind the tine after the tines have reached the desired working field and create a level seedbed for the coulters depth. The setting is made hydraulically. in front of the tyre packer.
Coulter Packer In working position the machine runs on the tyre packer and on the front support wheels. Overview Due to the weight of the machine, high consoli- dation is achieved and the ground is closed, so that an optimal seedbed can be prepared. Coulter body Rubber bearing for coulter body (maintenance free) Coulter discs...
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Coulter discs Scraper The coulter disc are arranged at the front under The scrapers keep coulter discs and press roll- an angle with slight pretension to each other. ers free of dirt. This enables light pulling work and exact open- ing of the seed channel.
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Uniformer Rubber bearing The uniformer firms the seed in the seedbed and Keep the rubber buffers free of oil. Oils presses it gently down. and grease can harm the rubber and thus Under moist conditions and sticky soils the adversely affect the function. uniformer may pick up residues.
Row spacing On the Focus TD the ow spacing can be altered. The row spacing can be taken from the tables under “Technical data”. There are two possibilities: Coulter extension • For the tighter row spacing, additional Turbo- Disc coulters are bolted on to the drill. Additional coulter bar •...
Commissioning The permissible dimensions and weights for ¾ transport must be complied with. The tractor must be big enough, so that ¾ Higher danger of accidents during commission- sufficient steering and braking abilities are ing. Please pay attention to the notes in the assured.
Operation Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety notes in the chapter "Safety and prevention of accidents"! Commissioning / Tractor change Change the position of the hose bracket During initial commissioning and when chang- ing the tractor, the machine must be adapted Adapting the hose lengths to the tractor.
Hitching up and transport Adapting the drawbar position For hitching up with towing eye or ball head, the drawbar needs to be adapted to the hitch- ing height. DANGER Back the tractor carefully up to the machine. ¾ There is a possibility that persons may become Connect the hydraulic lines to the tractor.
Parking Unfolding Park the machine only on a firm and level sur- WARNING face. The machine can be parked folded up in transport position. Dropping / lowering machine parts can cause severe crush injuries etc.! Instruct persons to leave the danger zone. Comply DANGER with the accident prevention instructions.
Folding in Access steps The access to the stepping area must be manu- ally folded in or out. WARNING Dropping / lowering machine parts can cause For this purpose pull the spring loaded bolt ¾ severe crush injuries etc.! and fold the access steps in or out. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone.
Depth setting Depth of the levelling discs Depth of fertiliser placement WARNING Dropping / lowering machine parts can cause In the field the depth guidance of the machine severe crush injuries etc.! is accomplished by the packer and the support Instruct persons to leave the danger zone.
Setting the drilling depth The drilling depth is adjusted by adding or re- moving aluminium clips at the hydraulic cylinders of the seed bar. The fine tuning of adjustment possibilities must be matched to the soil conditions and can thus only be found in the field using operating position.
Adjusting the lowering speed On machines with three-point hitching one can The hydraulic fan is directly driven by the tractor adjust the lowering speed for drill or the Maes- hydraulics. tro RC coulter bar via a hand wheel operated restrictor. The generated air flow conveys the seed from the Venturi pipe to the coulters.
Fan motor without oil cooling Checks and maintenance Return flow pressure max. 2 bar! Observe the return flow pressure of maximum ¾ Rotary speed max. 5500 rpm 2 bar, measured on the motor. Clean the air intake grid at regular intervals to ¾...
Please note: For drilling the hoppers and the complete pneu- matic system must be absolutely leak tight. Air When tightening the screws, especially with ¾ leaks lead to metering errors. The metered a new assembly, the fan wheel will move quantity may even drop to zero.
With a changed hopper ratio and the Distributor placement of rape/fine seeds, the posi- tion of the distribution valve must be The drill hoses and the motorized valves for the adapted accordingly. automatic tram line system are mounted on the distribution head.
Air flow Determine fan speed and valve position Inside the distributor pipe the air flow from the fan is divided for seed and fertiliser systems. For the first drilling incident or a new seed/fertiliser combination it is recommended to run a test place- Under normal conditions the distributor valve ment before starting drilling.
Checks In the case of large seed, has the scraper ¾ been installed? Are all connections, clearing valve and hopper The quality of drilling work essentially depends ¾ tightly closed? on settings and inspections. Is seed coming out of all coulters? ¾...
Optional equipment Connection Connect the Coupling head "Brake" (yel- low) first. Brake system Then connect the Coupling head "Provi- sion" (red). The machine can be equipped with a pneumatic or a hydraulic brake system. The machine is Release the parking brake. equipped with a parking brake for safe parking Unhitching DANGER...
Hydraulic brake WARNING The hydraulic line controls the brake power to Danger of traffic accidents caused by brake the brake cylinders. failure! During commissioning or after long periods of rest: The brake inlet pressure should not exceed Fill the pressure accumulator for emergency ¾...
Maintenance Check brake lines and hoses for signs of ¾ damage. Check the brake pads for wear. ¾ Parking brake DANGER Uncontrolled rolling of the machine can cause severe injuries by crushing or rolling over. Park the machine only on level ground with ¾...
Optional equipment The Focus can also be operated without these accessories. The description of the accessories also contains a description of the related maintenance. Crossbar Wear plate (A) on tractor drawing tines The crossbar is located between the tyre packer and the coulters.
Pre-emergence marker The pre-emergence markers mark the tram lines before the seed grows. They can also be subsequently mounted to the coulter brackets. The coulter brackets are hydraulically lifted and electrically activated by the tram line control system. The effect of the coulter discs can be adjusted to suit the soil conditions and the requested marker depth by rotating the bracket.
Border discs Maestro preparation kit The border discs prevent the formation of banks All Focus with three-point hitching at the rear when driving adjoining passes. They must be end can be used with a Maestro RC seedbar adjusted after the tines. The accompanying for single grain drilling.
Disc harrow field Installing the disc harrow field As a measure to extend the range of applica- WARNING tions, the Focus TD can be equipped with a disc harrow system, instead of the tine field. Dropping / lowering machine parts can cause severe crushing etc.! This makes the Focus TD suitable for use under Support a lifted machine with appropriate...
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700 Nm Fastening of the support wheels Remove bolts A and B and take off the sup- ¾ port wheels. Screw B Lower the tine field on heavy load rollers and ¾ Slightly lift the machine and use appropriate ¾ secure it against rolling away.
Bout marker On machines with three-point attachment WARNING frame at the rear end, the bout markers are positioned on the frame of the culti- Danger of crushing by moving parts. vation tools. Order persons to leave the slewing range of the bout markers.
Metering unit Rotors The HORSCH metering unit consists of only There is a large number of rotors available for a few individual parts and can be dismantled the different seed types with numerous geomet- without tools. rical shapes and grain sizes, as well as fertilisers in form of powders or granulates.
Rotor change After choosing a rotor from the table, it must be installed in the metering unit. The seed hopper should be empty when changing the rotor. Unscrew the side cover. ¾ Pull out the rotor with the drive shaft. ¾...
Adjusting the sealing lip Roller for fine seeds A defective sealing lip or an incorrectly The rollers for fine seeds consist of cell discs, assembled supporting plate causes spacers and drive shaft. metering errors during sowing. In order to avoid malfunction when sowing fine The sealing lip must not be torn or damage seed, the cell rollers are completely pre-assem- ¾...
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With the roller correctly assembled the cell discs Maintenance The function and operability of fine seed rollers between the spacers can just be freely turned. must be checked every day. The parts should not rub against one another, but the clearance should be as small as possible. There should be no gap between the cell ¾...
Rape brushes Coarse seeds The rape brushes clean the cell discs in the For sowing coarse seed (maize, beans, peas, rollers for fine seeds. etc.) one must use the metering unit. Before sowing fine seeds the rape brushes must A deflector must be installed instead of the ¾...
Metering unit with Venturi- Large seed grains partly have poor trickling characteristics and thus do not type injector fill the roller flutes completely. The metering units in machines with normal In such cases talcum powder or graph- hopper and Venturi-type injector are equipped ite powder may be added to the seed.
Servicing the metering unit Under extreme conditions overpressure can block the seed flow in the hopper. This causes The metering unit does not require any specific seed failure. maintenance. In order to avoid repair related downtimes, both You should therefore always check the the metering unit and the drive motor should be function of the pneumatic system and the cleaned and subjected to a function test after the...
Service and Maintenance intervals maintenance The maintenance intervals are determined by many different factors. The differences in operating conditions, weather influences, driving and working speeds, dust CAUTION conditions and type of soil as well as the seed, Observe the safety instructions for maintenance fertiliser and dressing etc.
Storage Lubricating the machine If the machine is to be shut down for a longer The machine should be lubricated at regular period of time: intervals and after washing with a pressure cleaner. If possible store the machine under a roof. This ensures operability and reduces repair ¾...
Maintenance schedule Focus 4 / 6 / 7 TD Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even correctly tightened screw connections can come Once connections as well as the hydraulic loose (e.g. because of material settlements or paint resi- connections.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Wheels / brakes Packer and lateral support wheels Check state and fastening prior to use Re-tighten the wheel nuts - see above Check air pressure Support wheels 15.0/55 --17 2.6 bar Packer wheels 210/95 - 24 AS 4.25 bar Bearing for carrying axle journal Check clearance and adjust if necessary (must only be...
Lubrication points - Focus TD Lubrication points with the addition “2x” are located on both sides of the machine. Lubrication points (Lubrication grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Number of lubrication points in brackets Bolt parallelogram - rear (A) lubricate (2) 40 h / after pressure cleaning Spindles for coulter pressure adjustment (B) lubricate (1)
Lubrication points Focus ST / TD 3-point Lubrication points with the addition “2x” are located on both sides of the machine. Lubrication points (Lubrication grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Number of lubrication points in brackets Bolt parallelogram - rear (A)
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.
Tightening torques 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 thereby not be treated with lubricant, since this would change the friction value.
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Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 diameter 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 Accessories 6 Harrow 39 Accident prevention instructions 6 Headland 53 Acknowledgement of receipt 4 Hose system 54 Air flow 49 Hydraulic brake 56 Hydraulic system 10,73 Bout marker 63 Brake 56 Installation 42 Brake system 10,55 Break-away brake 56 Liability 4 Lighting 31 Cable 31...
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Safety 6 Safety stickers 15 Scraper 38 Screw connections 13 Service 5 Service brake system 10 Setting the depth 48 Spare parts 6 speed 8 Stickers 15 Top speed 8 Tractor change 43 Traffic 8 transport 42 Transport 8 Transport position 44 Transport width 8 Type approval 8 Unfolding 45...
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All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Tel.: +49 94 31 7143-0 Sitzenhof 1 Fax: +49 94 31 7143-9200 D-92421 Schwandorf E-Mail: info@horsch.com...
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