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D-903 D-903 D-903PLUS D-903PLUS STARTING MANUAL MAINTENANCE DOSAGE SPARE PARTS Please read and follow this operating manual before putting the machine into operation.
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SOLÁ seed drills and fertilizer spreaders are manufactured in a highly specialized environment and our factory has a vast customer-endorsed experience. SOLÁ machines use highly advanced technology and are guaranteed to work without malfunctions in a great variety of conditions. They are provided with easy-to-use and effi cient devices. SOLÁ...
....... 5.4 Hydraulic connections of the boundary spreading limiter in fertiliser spreaders D-903 & D-903PLUS ............. 6.- COMMON ADJUSTMENTS IN FERTILISER SPREADERS D-903 & D-903 PLUS 6.1 Summarised method for adjusting ................ 6.2 Knowledge of the physical characteristics of the fertiliser ..
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15.6 Regulación, ditribución y transmisión D-903 PLUS ......15.7 Regulación, ditribución y trans. D-903 y D-903/3000 ......15.8 Kit para conversión de 36 a 24 mts. D-903 PLUS ........15.9 Kit para converion de 24 a 36 mts. D-903 PLUS ........
1.- INTRODUCTION It is essential to read and follow the instructions and recommendations in this manual before operating the fertiliser spreader D-903 & D-903 PLUS. Ca- reful reading enables maximum operator efficiency, prevents accidents and damage, and increases the fertiliser spreader capacity and life expectancy.
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INTRODUCTION In this operating manual you will find three different symbols relating to safety: TO WORK MORE EASILY WITH THE FERTILISER SPREADERS. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FERTILISER SPREADER AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. TO PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURY.
15 a 24 m. Working width D-903 PLUS 30 y 36m. Adjustment of the working width By means of spreading vanes and funnel Spreading vanes per disc in D-903 Spreading vanes per disc in D-903 PLUS 2.1 OVERVIEW Fig. 1 Fig. 1...
- Protective tube at rear and at side to prevent contact with the turning PTO shaft. - PTO shaft with friction clutch and protection. - Ability of spreading at medium height (only D-903). - Three-point linkage of attachment category II. 2.3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - Hidraulically actuated boundary spreading limiter.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS On the machine you will find the following warning pictograms: Read the instructions Risk of serious physi- carefully and observe cal injury. the safety advice gi- ven in the operating manual. During the coupling While maintaining or manoeuvre, stay away repairing the fertili-...
Coupling point for transportation by crane. 3.2 USE ACCORDING TO DESIGN - Fertiliser spreaders D-903 & D-903 PLUS have been designed for normal use in agricultural work, especially for spreading with mineral products. - If the machine is used in circumstances other than the above, SOLÁ will not be held responsible for any damage caused.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Before starting the machine, please check the machine is in good condition for work and is safe for road use. - Check that visibility is clear around the machine and there is no person in the working area.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - When raising the fertiliser spreader, the front axle is unloaded. Ensure that the machine has enough load to prevent it overturning. At this time you must ensure that the condition of both the steering and the brakes is optimal. - During transit with the raised fertiliser spreader, block the lowering switch.
ESSENTIAL SPREADING CONCEPTS 4.- ESSENTIAL SPREADING CONCEPTS 4.1 FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR A GOOD SPREADING. 1- Fertiliser’s granulometry Reject fertilisers with grains of irregular size or with grains that break easily. This makes uniform spreading diffi cult. 2- PTO shaft speed PTO shaft’s speed determines the turning speed of the spreading discs and, consequently, the working width.
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ESSENTIAL SPREADING CONCEPTS 8- Check fertiliser’s fl ow: Perform a previous calibration test in the warehouse in order to know exactly the amount of fertiliser going to be spread. Dosage is going to be very di- ff erent when using diff erent kinds of fertiliser, as it depends on factors such as density, moisture content, etc...
Nevertheless, what is even more important than the amount of fertiliser is the uniformity in which it is distributed along the terrain. Fertiliser spreaders D-903 and D-903 PLUS distribute the fertiliser as shown in the following diagram: To get a uniform distribution, the fertiliser should be spread overlapping...
5.- STARTING 5.1 COUPLING TO THE TRACTOR The fertiliser spreaders D-903 and D-903 PLUS are provided with bolts of category II for their coupling to the tractor’s three-point linkage. To the make the coupling easier, the fertiliser spreader is equipped with two supports which, when lowered to a vertical position (Fig.
STARTING EIn working position, the fertiliser spreader should stay horizontally and its disc shoud be at 75 cm from the ground (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 Fig. 3 5.2 PTO SHAFT PTO shaft’s turning speed should be 540 rpm and it is important to keep this constant while working.
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STARTING Once the fertiliser spreader is coupled with the tractor, THE PTO SHAFT SHOULD BE ADAPTED: Dismount and insert one end into the tractor’s universal joint shaft and the other end into the fertiliser spreader. Look for the minimal movement length “L” (Fig. 5) by raising and lowering the hydraulic lift.
STARTING 5.3 COUPLING THE TRAILED FERTILISER SPREADER TO THE TRACTOR Fertiliser spreaders D-903 and D-903 PLUS Trailed are equipped with a type of coupling (axle-swivelling ring) which can be easily adjusted to different heights. Fig. 8 Fig. 8 Once coupled to the tractor, the fertiliser spreader should stay horizontal.
STARTING 5.4 HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS OF THE BOUNDARY SPREADING LIMITER IN FERTILISER SPREADERS D-903 & D-903PLUS STARTING: The plugs in the pilot-operated non-return valve should be connected to the same double-acting connection. From now on, we will name it Connection No. 1. The third plug should be connected to a different connection which will be named Connection No.
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STARTING THEREFORE: - For normal spreading at the center of the fi eld, we should work only with Connection No. 2, making previously sure that the limiter is folded. - For boundary spreading at fi eld edges, fi rst of all the limiter should be un- folded using Connection No.
COMMON ADJUSTMENTS 6.- COMMON ADJUSTMENTS IN FERTILISER SPREADERS D-903 & D-903 PLUS 6.1 SUMMARISED METHOD FOR ADJUSTING The essential workflow steps to adjust the fertiliser spreader are as follows: 1. Knowing the kind of fertiliser, its granulometry, its density, its state (frag- ments or whole), etc..., to be able to compare it to a similar one found in the...
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COMMON ADJUSTMENTS 5. Perform a calibration test to check that the dosage is correct. Fig.13 Fig.13 6. Spread a well kwown and small field to be able to check the instructions explained in the previous points.
COMMON ADJUSTMENTS 6.2 KNOWLEDGE OF THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FERTILISER. Using the same fertiliser spreader adjustments for different fertilisers is not a good way of working, since the spreading of the fertiliser will differ greatly if the fertiliser’s physical characteristics are different. Therefore, for each type of fertiliser, a different adjustment needs to be set in the machine.
COMMON ADJUSTMENTS KNOWLEDGE OF THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FERTILISER: Fertiliser showing excessive moisture content and dust do not flow correctly and they form vertical walls inside the hopper instead of sliding. Additionally, grains with high moisture content are fragile, break more easily and their fragments will not reach the same distance than dry and whole grains and therefore the distribution will be worse.
7.- ADJUSTI THE WORKING WIDTH FOR FERTILISER SPREADER D-903 (UP TO 24 MM he working width in the fertiliser spreader D-903 can be adjusted by means of the position of the spreading vanes. The optimal working width depends on the kind of fertiliser to be used as well as the dose to be spread.
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ADJUSTI THE WORKING Letters A, B and C indicate the position of the fixing screw in the hole of each spreading vane’s. Fig. 15 Fig. 15 Left spreading vane view (it should be assembled in the left side disc in the drive direction). L ft (it h ld b bl d i th l ft id di i th d i di ti )
ADJUSTI THE WORKING 7.1 INTERPRETATION OF THE TABLES WHICH ADJUST THE WORKING WIDTH OF THE FERTILISER SPREADER D-903 In order to explain how to use the tables which adjust the dosage and the working width, an example is going to be shown.
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ADJUSTI THE WORKING The doses that can be found in the tables are approximative, they can differ in fertilisers of the same type due to moisture, granulometry, density, etc. To know exactly the needed dose (in Kg/Ha) of the fertiliser we are going to use, for a determined position of the lever in the graduated sector, it is recom- mended to perform calibration tests with the calibration channel which is supplied with the machine, following the instructions detailed in this manual.
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ADJUST THE WORKING WIDTH OF THE FER- TILISER SPREADER D-903 PLUS The fertiliser spreader D-903 PLUS allows working widths of 30 and 36 metres with fertilisers of the right physical characteristics. For a chosen fertiliser dose (Kg/Ha), the machine can be adjusted in any of the two working widths by means of the dosage tables.
INTERPRETATION OF THE TABLES WHICH ADJUST THE WORKING Due to the trapezoidal shape of the spread, it is very important to keep the distance between tramlines to correctly spread the fertiliser along the field. We are going to use an example in order to explain how to use the tables to adjust the dose and the machine’s working width.
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INTERPRETATION OF THE TABLES WHICH ADJUST THE WORKING POSITION OF THE SHORT SPREADING VANE INPUT We will place the hole B of the short spreading vane in the hole No. 1 of the disc. 30 m POSITION OF THE LONG Kg/Ha SPREADING VANE Km/h...
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Fig. 19 Fig. 19 NAMES OF THE DIFFERENT HOLES IN SPREADING DISCS AND SPREADING VANES IN THE FERTILISER SPREADER D-903 PLUS Fig. 20 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Fig. 21...
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INTERPRETATION OF THE TABLES WHICH ADJUST THE WORKING EXTENSION OF THE LEFT SHORT SPREADING VANE LEFT SHORT Fig. 22 Fig. 22 SPREADING VANE HOLES IN THE LEFT SHORT SPREADING VANE (THE RIGHT ONE HAS THE SAME NAMES) EXTENSION OF THE LEFT LONG SPREADING VANE LEFT LONG SPREADING VANE...
Using the result of this measurement, the amount in Kg/Ha to be spread will depend only on the forward speed and the space between tramlines. Fertiliser spreaders D-903 and D-903 PLUS allow calibration tests to be performed in the following way: SECURING SCREW...
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CALIBRATION TEST Remove the left spreading disc (in the drive direction) by freeing the ring pin (1, Fig. 25) which is at the lower part. Fig. 25 Fig. 25 Place the funnel’s position indica- tor (2, Fig. 26) in No. 7 and place the calibration channel as indicated in the upper figure.
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CALIBRATION TEST place the calibration cup under the calibration channel. Fig.28 Fig.28 Place the stop of graduated sector’s lever at the desired position. Fig. 29 Fig. 29 Start the machine at 540 rpm and open the outlet for a minute (take as a guidance the doses shown in the tables, because one minute in position No.
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CALIBRATION TEST Weigh the fertiliser that is in the calibration cup (so to directly obtain the value of the flow in Kg/min). To know the dose in Kg/Ha, apply the following formula: 1200 x flow (kg/min.) DOSE (kg/ha) = speed (Km/h) x working width (m) If the flow rate is very high, reduce the time during which the outlet is opened to ½...
SIDE SPREADING 10.- BOUNDARY AND SIDE SPREADING 10.1 BOUNDARY SPREADING BY REDUCING THE FERTILISER’S FLOW IN MODEL D-903 TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, WHEN OPERATING THE FUNNEL IN THE TURNING DISCS ZONE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE ENGINE IN THE TRACTOR IS OFF.
BOUNDARY AND SIDE SPREADING 10.2 HIDRAULIC CONNECTIONS OF THE BOUNDARY SPREA- DING LIMITER IN FERTILISER SPREADERS D-903 & D-903 PLUS THESE TWO PLUGS ARE USED TO ADJUST THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE LIMITER PILOT-OPERATED NON-RETURN VALVE PLUGS CONNECTED TO...
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BOUNDARY AND SIDE SPREADING THEREFORE: For a normal spreading at the center of the field, we should work only with Connection No. 2, making previously sure that the limiter is folded. For spreading at field edges, first of all the limiter should be unfolded using Connection No.
Do not fold down the hopper with the 1000 L hopper extension being as- sembled, since the fertiliser spreader would overturn. Fig. 34 Fig. 34 The trailers for fertiliser spreaders D-903 and D-903 PLUS are equipped with two balloon wheels type 12,5/80-15/3, providing good suspension and stabilization. Recommended tyre pressure is 7 Kg/cm2.
MOISTURE, ETC. FOR FERTILISERS NON SPECIFIED IN THE TABLES, USE THE ONE WHICH IS MOST SIMILAR IN GRANULOMETRY AND DENSITY. 12.1 SYMBOLS USED IN THE TABLES FOR D-903 Working width or spacing between tramlines. Position of the adjusting lever. kg/min Flow of one outlet, in Kg/min.
DOSAGE TABLES 12.2 SYMBOLS USED IN THE TABLES FOR D-903 PLUS Working width or spacing between tramlines. Position of the adjusting lever. kg/min Flow of one outlet, in Kg/min. km/h Forward speed in Km/h. Position of the funnel. Short spreading vane’s hole on disc’s hole.
ASSEMBLING THE CONVERSION KIT FROM 24M TO 30-36 M 13.- ASSEMBLING THE CONVERSION KIT FROM 24M TO 30-36 M IN MODEL D-903 FUNNEL’S SUPPORT FIXING SCREWS FUNNEL’S ADAPTOR FIXING SUPPORT SCREW AND OUTLET’S JOINT. LOCKING LEFT FUNNEL ADAPTOR FOR 24m.
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1 Punzón botador cilíndrico de 4mm. de diámetro y un martillo. 1 Tornillo de banco. La abonadora D-903 ofrece la posibilidad de trabajar a anchos de trabajo de 30 y 36 metros cambiando algunos elementos de la máquina por los que se suministran en el kit de conversión de 24 a 30 y 36 m.
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ASSEMBLING THE CONVERSION KIT FROM 24M TO 30-36 M First of all remove both the funnel adaptor and the adaptor for 24 m, and then free the locking pin in order to remove the 24 m funnel and replace it with the 30-36 m one that matches its orientation (at the end of its shaft, funnels have a D (Right) or a I (Left) inscribed, meaning Right or Left orientation).
ASSEMBLING THE CONVERSION KIT FROM 30-36 M TO 24 M 14.- ASSEMBLING THE CONVERSION KIT FROM 30-36 M TO 24 M IN MODEL D-903 PLUS FUNNEL’S SUPPORT FIXING SCREWS ADAPTOR FIXING SCREW AND OUTLET’S JOINT. ADAPTOR FOR 24 M FUNNEL’S...
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1 Cylindric drift punch of 4 mm diameter and a hammer 1 Vice (if possible) Fertiliser spreader D-903 provides the possibility of work at 15-24 m of working width by replacing some elements of the machine with the ones supplied in the conversion kit from 30-36 m to 24 m.
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ASSEMBLING THE CONVERSION KIT FROM 30-36 M TO 24 M First of all, remove the funnel’s extension, the guide spacer ring (not required when working at 15-24 m) and the funnel’s support along with the funnel (Fig. 37). Next, free the locking pin of the funnel in order to replace it with the one for 24 m that matches the same orientation.
RECAMBIOS 15.- SPARE PARTS The terms RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT and REAR refer to the machine in its drive direction, as shown in the figure below. When guidance describes parts that have a matching pair (symetrical handles, wheels etc) only one will be demonstrated in the drawings shown. Please search for the distinguishing reference in the spare parts list.
15.5 TOLVA ABONADORA D-903 Y D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN PS-2109 ÁNGULO DESCANSO TOLVA PS-2108 «U» ARTICULACIÓN TOLVA 127 5 BI DIN 127 M 5 BI RE-025101 ALZA 200 L ABONADORA D-5 CON TORNILLERIA RE-025102 ALZA 500 L ABONADORA D-5 CON TORNILLERIA VA-075100 ALZA DE 1000L.
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15.5 TOLVA ABONADORA D-903 Y D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS...
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15.6 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANSMISIÓN D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS...
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15.6 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANSMISIÓN D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN 6885-A 6X6X25 CHAVETA DIN 6885 FORMA A 6X6X25 934 12 BI TUERCA DIN 934 M-12 BICROM. 933 8X15 8.8 B TORNILLO DIN 933 M-8X15 8.8 BICROM. PL-040204 TENSOR CADENA EE-045143 TORNILLO DIN 603 C/C INOX.
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15.6 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANSMISIÓN D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS...
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15.6 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANSMISIÓN D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN PL-073100 VOLANTE CON TUERCA M-6 PX-045140/I PALA FIJA IZQUIERDA PX-045150/D PALA FIJA DERECHA...
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15.6 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANSMISIÓN D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS...
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15.7 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANS. D-903 Y D-903/3000 RECAMBIOS...
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15.7 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANS. D-903 Y D-903/3000 RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN 7980 8 I ARANDELA GROWER DIN 7980 8 INOX PL-040204 TENSOR CADENA EE-045143 TORNILLO DIN 603 C/C INOX PL-045103 VOLANTE CON TUERCA M-10 933 8X15 I TORNILLO DIN 933 M-8X15 INOX 933 10X30 8.8 B...
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15.7 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANS. D-903 Y D-903/3000 RECAMBIOS...
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15.7 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANS. D-903 Y D-903/3000 RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN PX-015119 TAPA INSPECCIÓN CADENA AGIT. PL-073100 VOLANTE CON TUERCA M-6...
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15.7 REGULACIÓN, DITRIBUCIÓN Y TRANS. D-903 Y D-903/3000 RECAMBIOS...
15.8 KIT PARA CONVERSIÓN DE 36 A 24 MTS. D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN PS-2118/D BOQUILLA SALIDA ABONO /D PS-2118/I BOQUILLA SALIDA ABONO /I PS-045136 ADFAPTADOR 24 MTS. MO-2107/D PLATO CENTRIFUGO CON PALAS D. 24 m. MO-2107/I PLATO CENTRIFUGO CON PALAS I. 24 m.
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15.8 KIT PARA CONVERSIÓN DE 36 A 24 MTS. D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS...
15.10 MANDO HIDRÁULICO ABONADORA D-903 Y D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN CO-045101 CILINDRO S.E. MANDO HIDRÁULICO PL-045101 MUELLE PROTECTOR CILINDRO PL-050207 CASQUILLO ARTICULACIÓN BRAZO 125 20 BI ARANDELA PLANA DIN 125 BICROM. TA-045115 VÁLVULA 1/4” DOS VÍAS PARA ATORNILLAR...
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15.10 MANDO HIDRÁULICO ABONADORA D-903 Y D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS...
15.11 LIM. ORILLAS MECÁNICO/HIDRÁULICO D-903 Y D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN PX-045148 BIELA LIMITADOR ORILLAS BU-100204 BULÓN ROSCADO DEL CILINDRO FE-610002 PASADOR «R» DE 3 MM. FE-603001 ENGRASADOR RECTO M-6 94 3.5X28 BI PASADOR ALETAS DIN 90 BICROM. CO-100201...
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15.11 LIM. ORILLAS MECÁNICO/HIDRÁULICO D-903 Y D-903 PLUS RECAMBIOS...
15.12 LIMITADORA ORILLAS D-903/3000; D-903 PLUS/3000 RECAMBIOS Nº REFERENCIA DENOMINACIÓN SOPORTE PANTALLA LIMIT. AB. D-903/3000 PS-044101 PANTALLA LIMITADORA AB. D-903/3000 PS-044100 TORNILLO DIN 931 M10X70 8.8 BICROM. 931 10x70 8.8 B TUERCA DIN 985 M10 BICROM. 985 10 BI CLIP R DE 3 BICROM.
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