Right hand and left hand are determined by facing the direction of forward travel respectively. HORSCH reserves the right to alter illustrations as well as technical data and weights contained in this manual at any time without notice.
Warranty Guidelines 1. The period of warranty for material defects relating to HORSCH products will be 12 months. In the case of written deviations from the statutory provisions, these agreements shall apply. They shall become effective upon delivery of the machine to the end customer, unless the unit is stored during seasonal months, whereas the machine is not utilized.
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I hereby confirm receipt of the Owner’s Manual and Parts Catalog for the above mentioned machine. I have been instructed and informed by a HORSCH factory trained Service Technician / authorized Dealer representative in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
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I hereby confirm receipt of the Owner’s Manual and Parts Catalog for the above mentioned machine. I have been instructed and informed by a HORSCH factory trained Service Technician / authorized Dealer representative in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
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I hereby confirm receipt of the Owner’s Manual and Parts Catalog for the above mentioned machine. I have been instructed and informed by a HORSCH factory trained Service Technician / authorized Dealer representative in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
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To the best of my knowledge, this machine has been delivered ready for field use and the customer has been fully informed as to proper operation and care. Signed: ................. (Customer) Signed: ................. (Dealer Representative) Date: ..................www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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The Serial number, along with Model number of the machine, can be found on the Serial Number Tag. HORSCH, LLC has placed a Serial Number Tag (reference picture below) on the machine with the above mentioned information. It is located on the main frame cross member tube directly behind the front hitch, just off center towards the left hand side of each machine.
For operation and maintenance of this machine, you will need: • Snug fitting clothing; no loose articles or strings. • Safety gloves and goggles to protect against dirt and sharp edged machine parts. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Information Regarding Safety The following warnings and safety instructions apply to all sections in these operating instructions. All users must follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. Recognize Safety Information Understand Safety Symbols www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine! Do not climb on rotatable parts. Use mounting steps provided for this purpose! Lifting hook; attach lifting tackle (chains, ropes, etc.) here when performing loading work! www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Keep hands and fingers away from hinge areas when positioning auger. Lock auger in storage position before operating in the field. Clear area around machine before raising or lowering machine conveyor/auger system. Stop tractor on level ground when raising or lowering machine conveyor/auger system. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Designate one individual as the Signal Person. Always have the signal person stand in clear view. Be sure signal person stays a safe distance away from the machine when it is moving. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Keep auger hopper screen in place at all times. Shut off tractor and disconnect hydraulic hoses before removing shields for adjustment or service. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Always use the flashing warning lights, day and night, when transporting on public roads. Keep reflective material and SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign clean and visible. Passengers on the machine are strictly forbidden. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Properly dispose of pesticide containers, unused pesticides and left over treated seed and fertilizer. Read and observe manufacturers recommendations. Store pesticides in original containers with clearly visible and intact labels. Store in a separate, plainly marked locked building. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Riders are subject to injury, such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner. Passengers on the machine are strictly forbidden. Use Safety Light and Devices www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Shift tractor to a lower gear and travel at a reduced speed. Reducing the speed maximizes stability and control and the tractors braking capability. Use engine braking to reduce speed if available. Avoid sharp turns or rapid steering corrections on slopes. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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When welding near an electronic control module or component, such as a monitor controller, unplug all connections and remove controller from the machine to prevent damage to the microprocessors. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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If machine is connected to the tractor, engage parking brake and/or place transmission in ‘Park’ position, shut off engine and remove key. If machine is detached from the tractor, block wheels and use safety stands to prevent movement. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Installation or use of non-HORSCH products may have a detrimental effect on specific design features of the machine and affect the safety of machine operators and the machine itself. HORSCH will accept no liability for damage resulting from improper use. The risk will be borne solely by the operator.
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Liability for Consequential Damage The machine has been manufactured by HORSCH with great care. Nevertheless, even when used for the intended purpose, deviations in the application rate, including total failure, may occur as a result of, e.g.…: • Different composition of the seed (e.g., grain size distribution, density, geometrical shape, dressing, sealing).
Always lower the front jack when you park the seed wagon and raise the jack and put it in to the designated transport location when the seeder and wagon are in transportation position. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
(children, passengers). The male and female quick couplers for the hydraulic connections between the tractor and the machine should be color-coded in order to avoid incorrect use. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
The prescribed protective equipment that was supplied with the machine is not to be removed. Electrical System Protect monitor and control system from high voltage. WARNING! HIGH VOLTAGE www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Prior to working on the electrical system, disconnect it from the electric power supply. Be sure to retighten screwed connections which had been loosened during servicing and maintenance work. Further information is noted in this manual here Service & Maintenance here Maintenance. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Protective Equipment For operation and maintenance, you will need the following: • Strong protective gloves. • Goggles and/or Face Shield. • Proper protective clothing/attire (apron). • Face mask/respirator/breathing apparatus. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
• Check air pressure in tires! • Check all hydraulic connections and hoses for correct fastening and function. • Immediately rectify any occurring damage or have it corrected by an authorized dealer! www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
The hydraulic functions are controlled by the operator while in the tractor. However, with the Seed Wagon, there are separate remote hydraulic functions of some equipment attached to the seed wagon, ex. Conveyor/Auger system, Torpedo Hitch, etc. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Connecting the Road Lighting Equipment Depending on configuration of the seeder, for tow behind, the system would connect to the air seeder. For tow between, the system would connect to the tractor. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Description – SW (Seed Wagon) The HORSCH SW (Seed Wagon) has been specially design for use with other HORSCH equipment and seeders. The wagon can be hitched up either in the front of the seeder directly to the tractor or behind the seeder.
NOT THE HANDLE, DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION – EXTREME PRESSURE! The planter talc should blow out and indicate a leak or you should be able to hear the air pressure escape as you lift the lid edge. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
This can damage seed and may cause blockage in the metering unit. NOTE: On a Double Shoot air system, both fans must be running at all times. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
NOTE: Each meter has its own ball valve as well located on the inside of the left hand main frame rail. See picture on the next page. Front Main Meter Shut-off Valve www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
To do so, the fan guard must be removed. (See picture below) The tapered bushing (1) fixes the impeller (2) in position and simultaneously tightens itself on the drive shaft (3). www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
3/8” bolts on the rotor or the three smaller bolts of the hub that secures the rotor to the shaft. Make sure that the sensor does not come in contact with the bolts or damage will occur that will cause the sensor to send false readings and eventually fail. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Half Width Module – Actuator and Sensor, ISO Metering Unit w/ Hydraulic Motor The Metering Unit comprises of many individual components including a hydraulic driven motor and a calibration bag. (Parts list on next page.) www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
When calibrating, the seed is removed from the metering unit via the opening in the metering chamber. Subsequently, the cover must again be tight and firmly closed. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
C-clip (Part # 00170053 – shown in picture below) in the bearing holder to assure that the meter stays centered. If the meter roller is not centered correctly, transfer correct thickness washer from one side to the other as needed. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Yellow, High Rate Small Grains and Fertilizer Peas Rotor Black, Low rate small grains and fertilizer Blue, High rate sunflower and corn Red,Low rate sunflower & corn Meter Roller, Canola Meter Roller, Canola www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Yellow, High Rate Small Grains and Fertilizer Peas Rotor Black, Low rate small grains and fertilizer Blue, High rate sunflower and corn Red,Low rate sunflower & corn Meter Roller, Canola Meter Roller, Canola www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Yellow, High Rate Small Grains and Fertilizer Peas Rotor Black, Low rate small grains and fertilizer Blue, High rate sunflower and corn Red,Low rate sunflower & corn Meter Roller, Canola Meter Roller, Canola www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
1. The sealing strip must not be torn or damaged. Replace if necessary. 2. Mount the side cover and sealing strip on the metering unit housing. 3. The rubber sealing strip must sit closely against the roller. Readjust the seal if necessary. Seal www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
The rollers can be mounted with one or two fluted discs. If a roller is fitted with two fluted discs this doubles the discharge rate. See Tables on next page. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Bearings are incorporated in the spacers. Depending on the manufacturing tolerance, shim washers are inserted to prevent friction between the fluted discs and the spacers. See picture below for reference. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
2. If gap is on top and bottom of meter housing, turn the nuts so they move up on the stiffening rods until the meter roller is removed and installed with very little effort. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
5. Replace the hinged flap on the venturi. Check for tightness. 6. The canola brushes should be removed when sowing normal-sized seeds. The screws must be reinserted in the drilled holes in the housing. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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2. Using a razor blade or utility knife you can slot the holes of the rubber strip so it can be lowered away from the metering roller, allowing for larger seeds to easily pass by with little effort and reduce drag on the drive motor. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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RPM. Checking the motor revolutions when seeding is the best way to determine constant RPM’s. Meter shown with hydraulic motor www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Assembly Information 1. ISO harness 2. Seed Flow Sensors 3. Fan 4. Fan Sensor 5. Hydraulic Drive Motor 6. Bin Sensor 7. ECU www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
ISO Bus System The HORSCH drill manager is an electronic control unit for seeders and their components. It regulates, monitors, and controls all connected modules. The applicable accident prevention regulations and the other generally accepted rules in respect of safety and occupational medicine are to be complied with.
For further information on the Raven system see the Omnex Installation/Configuration Manual included with the system and the Raven OmniSeed Quick Reference Guide. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Auger/ Conveyor Filling System and Torpedo Hitch. Forward facing direction Rearward facing direction shown) indicates hydraulic flow pressure for fan operation. Rearward = Fan On Machine Main Selector Valve www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
The remote will be used to power On/Off the drive motor (Conveyor only) and control the hydraulic cylinders for filling system positioning. See further instructions of the wireless operation on the following pages. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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11. Turn ‘OFF’ the wireless remote and return it to the toolbox for storage until the next use. 12. Push the Selector Valve lever rearward again for field operation mode and restore hydraulic flow to the fan(s). www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
(See diagram) There is also a two- lever operation handle mounted on the filling tube (one upper, one lower) to turn on/off the auger. (See pictures attached on the following pages) www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
RPM speed. HINT: The control valve can be operated on the ground AND from the top of the machine at the tank. NOTE: Check the direction of rotation of the auger. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Receiver Installation/Configuration Manual included with the system. Green – On Inner Swing Arm – In/Out Outer Swing Arm – In/Out Filling System – Up/Down Conveyor Hopper – Extend/Contract Conveyor Speed – Up/Down Red – Off www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
NOTE: For more detailed information on installation and operation of the Scale System see the specific Digi-Star Scale Link Operator’s Manual provided with the option. Scale – Mounted on machine Digital Monitor – Mounted in Tractor www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Attach the safety chains to secure the implement to the hitch and the rear of your seed wagon. For further information including complete instructions and operation refer to the Torpedo Hitch Operator’s Manual. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Clean grease fittings before using grease gun. Replace any lost or broken fittings immediately. If a new fitting fails to take grease, remove and check for failure of adjoining parts. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
3. Adjust the turnbuckles so the front distance (D1) is the same as the back distance (D2), frame to frame. 4. Tighten the jam nuts. 5. Repeat the procedure for the right side. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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2. If adjustment is needed, detention the tracks. (See Track Tensioning & Detensioning.) 3. Loosen setscrew on both inner and outer alignment bolts. (See picture below on following page.) www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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7. Check alignment. Pull the seed wagon for approximately 1 mile and check for heat on the inside of the lugs. If one side is warmer than the other, the tracks are still rubbing. Repeat alignment procedure until the guide lugs are relatively similar in temperature. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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• Using correct operational techniques (minimize skidding on hard surfaces, etc.): o Tread bar scrubbing on hard surfaces can also increase tread wear – avoid or minimize spot turns. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Track Tensioning circuit (hydraulic hose connection) in to continuous flow. For SW1000 – turn the machines Selector Valve in to Auxiliary position. 3. Slowly open the track tensioning valve, located on each track, to raise the pressure, (1500 psi). www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Tighten the nut by turning it so the nut and hole in the shaft lines up on the next slot. Insert cotter pin. Replace the hub cap. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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Use the tightening sequence shown. Use a crisscross pattern to evenly pull the wheel tight to the hub. See picture below. 10-Bolt Hub shown 14-Bolt Hub shown www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Do not use these values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only. Check tightness of fasteners periodically. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Tighten toothed and serrated-type lock nuts to the full torque value. Metric Conversions Table Convert from Standard to Metric – multiply by the following factors: www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
Loosen the tank lid sealing bolts to reduce pressure and not damage the seals when not in operation and before long term storage. • Review the Owner’s operator manual for the machine and each optional equipment in its entirety, giving special attention to all safety guidelines. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
• Radio power not directly connected to battery. • Monitor wiring too close to controller with standard system cables. Check causes of EMI and take corrective measures to overcome the problem(s). www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
It is mandatory to carry out and regularly check the adjustment of the hold-down of the ball head coupling prior to each use. Adjust hold-down assembly to 0.5mm (0.020”) Use a sheet of standard white paper or a feeder gauge. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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TIGHT! THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A PRECISE SPACING OF 0.5MM (0.020”) BETWEEN THE HOLD-DOWN AND THE TRAILER HITCH BALL COUPLING. Maintenance: Foam Ring Lubrication Keep foam ring intact as a dust filter. Apply grease to ball and trailer hitch regularly. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
HORSCH wants you to be completely satisfied with us and your new machine. If there should be any problems or concerns, please contact your nearest authorized HORSCH dealer. Our dealers will be pleased to assist you in any way they can and solve any problems which may occur and provide you with the support you need.
For issues with any electronic control system relating to the seed wagon scale or seed flow or other monitoring devices, see the product specific manual included for that option. www.horsch.com Seed Wagon Owner’s Manual – Version 1.5 02/2016...
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