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Vario Harrow Operating Manual
VS 600 M1, VS 750 M1, VS 900 M1, VS 1200 M1
Please read carefully before initial operation!
ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL
Version: 1.0 EN / Item no.: 00601-3-874

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  • Page 1 Version: 1.0 EN / Item no.: 00601-3-874 Vario Harrow Operating Manual VS 600 M1, VS 750 M1, VS 900 M1, VS 1200 M1 Please read carefully before initial operation! ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CE conformity ..........................3 Warranty..........................4 Service ..........................4 Location of the rating plate....................5 Operating manual for the Vario harrow ................6 Mounting on the tractor ....................6 Safe parking ....................... 6 Folding the Vario harrow .................... 6 Transport supports .....................
  • Page 3: Ce Conformity

    Dallein 15, A-3753 Hötzelsdorf Product designation: Vario harrow VS 600 M1 Number: 07018-1-000 Serial number: All serial numbers of the Vario harrow VS 600 M1 Product designation: Vario harrow VS 750 M1 Number: 07019-1-000 Serial number: All serial numbers of the Vario harrow VS 750 M1...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    • For spare parts orders • To order maintenance and repair work Service address: APV - Technische Produkte GmbH Telephone: +43 (0) 2913 8001 HEADQUARTERS Fax: +43 (0) 2913 8002 Dallein 15 Email: service@apv.at AT-3753 Hötzelsdorf Web: www.apv.at...
  • Page 5: Location Of The Rating Plate

    Location of the rating plate The rating plate can be found on the main frame, near the connection point to the top link arm (see Figure 1). Figure 1: Location of the rating plate The following image (Figure 2) shows the layout of the rating plate: The data on the rating plate have the following meaning: No.
  • Page 6: Operating Manual For The Vario Harrow

    Operating manual for the Vario harrow Mounting on the tractor Under difficult operating conditions, additional wheel weights can be useful. Please also refer to the operating manual from the tractor manufacturer. The tractor should be equipped with sufficient ballast weight at the front to ensure the steering and braking capacity.
  • Page 7: Transport Supports

    PLEASE NOTE! When uncoupling the hydraulic hoses for the tine pre-tensioning under pressure, first close the stop tap, and only then unplug the hydraulic hoses. By doing so, the tines remain in the desired position, even when the harrow is parked. Transport supports Before initial operation of the Vario harrow, all of the transport supports must be removed: •...
  • Page 8: Working Position And Setting The Working Depth

    Working position and setting the working depth The harrow intensity is set with the pre-tensioning of the spring pack. The pre-setting is made hydraulically and comfortably from the tractor seat. On the scale (see Figure 8), the driver can read the level that is currently set.
  • Page 9: Hydraulic Tine Adjustment

    CAUTION! Driving in curves is not permitted. If there is no other option, these curves must be driven in a very large radius. Hydraulic tine adjustment The tines are adjusted with multiple hydraulic cylinders connected in parallel. This allows the tine position to be changed while driving.
  • Page 10: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care PLEASE NOTE! When the implement is lifted off of the ground, the two side wings of the frame should be pointing slightly down. If this is not the case or if the wings are pointing down too much, the stop bolts on the joint must be adjusted.
  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Technical data Type designation: VS 600 M1 VS 750 M1 VS 900 M1 VS 1200 M1 With its unique tine spring system, the Vario harrow is a cultivating tine weeder that adapts precisely to the ground. The harrow tines can be Mode of operation: lifted and are pivot-mounted, so that the harrow can only deflect up and down, not to the left and right.
  • Page 12: Harrow Array Widths

    Harrow array widths VS600: VS 750: Figure 14: VS 600 Figure 15: VS 750 VS900: Figure 16: VS 900 VS1200: Figure 17: VS 1200 Page 12 ba_vs_v1.0_en.docx...
  • Page 13: Combination Options For The Vario Harrow With Pneumatic Seeders

    Combination options for the Vario harrow with pneumatic seeders PS 120 E PS 200 E PS 200 H PS 300 E PS 300 H PS 500 E PS 500 H Dimensions PS 90x60x80 cm 100x70x90 cm 100x70x110 cm 110x80x100 cm 110x80x115 cm 125x80x120 cm 125x80x125 cm...
  • Page 14: Hydraulicdiagram

    Hydraulicdiagram VS 600 M1 Control unit Locking block Coupling sleeve BG 2 Ball valve Coupling plug BG 2 Double-acting cylinder for tine adjustment T-connection Double-acting cylinder for folding 3-way flow divider Figure 20 Page 14 ba_vs_v1.0_en.docx...
  • Page 15 VS 750 M1 Control unit Locking block Coupling sleeve BG 2 Ball valve Coupling plug BG 2 Double-acting cylinder for tine adjustment T-connection Double-acting cylinder for folding 3-way flow divider Figure 21 ba_vs_v1.0_en.docx Page 15...
  • Page 16 VS 900 M1 and VS 1200 M1 Ball valve Control unit Lift limiter Coupling sleeve BG 2 Double-acting cylinder for folding, inside Coupling plug BG 2 Double-acting cylinder for tine adjustment T-connection Double-acting cylinder for folding, outside 7-way flow divider Locking block Figure 22 Page 16...
  • Page 17: Changing The Tines

    Changing the tines To be able to replace broken or worn tines, all you have to do is loosen the nut on the plastic pack, remove the bearing unit (bolt + nut + bearing shell), and pull the tine out of the frame. Reverse procedure for assembly. Figure 23 Road transport of the VS 600 M1 | VS 750 M1 |...
  • Page 18: Calculation Of The Weight Ratios

    10.2 Calculation of the weight ratios for axle loads on the tractor and ballast weights Implements mounted on the 3-point hitch change the total weight and the axle loads of the tractor. These values may not exceed the permissible measures. The load-bearing capacity of the tyres must also be observed.
  • Page 19: Table For The Weight Ratios

    Calculation of the actual total weight G If the required minimum rear ballast (GH) is not reached with the rear-mounted implement (GH min), the weight of the rear-mounted implement must be increased to the weight of the minimum rear ballast! Now enter the calculated total weight and the permissible total weight specified in the tractor operating manual in the table.
  • Page 20: Lighting Circuit Diagram

    Lighting circuit diagram 12 V plug, 7-pin Rear light, right Turn signal RIGHT Rear light Brake light Rear light, left Brake light Rear light Turn signal Plug and cable assignment: No. Desig. Colour Function Yellow Turn signal, left White Ground Green Turn signal, right Brown...
  • Page 21: Cropping Tips For Using The Vario Harrow

    Cropping tips for using the Vario harrow The harrow's mode of action mainly consists of burying and uprooting the weeds and crumbling the soil surface. It also stimulates tillering in cereals. Compared to hoeing machines, the Vario harrow has two major advantages: It operates in a row-independent manner and has a comparatively high area efficiency.
  • Page 22: Accessories

    Accessories • Warning signs and lighting for the For the VS, warning signs with lighting are also available as an accessory. Is required when the Vario harrow is transported on public roads. Item no.: 07014-2-276 Figure 26 • Operating hours counter A vibration sensor detects the vibrations of the implement and starts the operating hours counter.
  • Page 23 • Dispersion plate bracket accessories kit This is used to mount the dispersion plates on the Vario harrow. o ZBK dispersion plates VS600 This accessories kit contains 8 dispersion plate brackets. Item no.: 07018-2-033 o ZBK dispersion plates VS750 Figure 29 This accessories kit contains 16 dispersion plate brackets.
  • Page 24 • Tractor linkage upper bar sensor accessories kit MX Is used to stop the spreading when the implement is lifted at the headlands. Item no.: 00410-2-169 Figure 31 • ABK GPSa sensor Is used for ground speed-dependent crop establishment. Item no.: 06001-2-064 Figure 32 •...
  • Page 25 • Rear feeler wheels In order to guide the harrow even better along the ground, feeler wheels can be used at the rear. The feeler wheels are mounted on a crossbeam and can therefore be infinitely variably adjusted to the track width.
  • Page 26 • Manual tine lifting With manual tine lifting, individual tines can be lifted to adjust the harrow optimally for crops growing on beds. Either the entire harrow can be equipped or any number of tine lifting mechanisms can be selected. If the entire harrow is equipped, the following item numbers must be used: Harrow...
  • Page 27: Safety Information

    Safety information 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 28 • Before starting work, get to know all of the equipment and operating elements as well as their functions. It is too late to do so during operation! • The user should wear close-fitting clothing. Avoid wearing loose clothes! • Keep the implements clean to reduce the risk of fire! •...
  • Page 29: Mounted Implements

    15.3 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 30: Tyres

    • Spare parts must at least comply with the technical requirements specified by the implement manufacturer! This is ensured with original parts! • Cleaning must be performed with water or compressed air. Cleaning must be carried with the implement lowered, shut down and secured to prevent it being switched on again. 15.6 Tyres •...
  • Page 31 Loading hooks. When loading the implement, attach the ropes or chains to these points! Lift the implement off the Do not stand on the ground and slowly fold or implement while driving! unfold. Do not stand between the Do not climb onto rotating Be careful with escaping machines when connecting parts, use the intended...
  • Page 32: My Idea

    Your information goes directly to the leading developers at APV. I would like to thank you in advance for your involvement and wish you lots of fun with your APV product! Sincerely yours, Your Head of Development & Technology Page 32 ba_vs_v1.0_en.docx...
  • Page 33: Index

    Index Accessories ............ 22 Plug and cable assignment ......20 Accident prevention regulations ...... 27 Pre-tensioning ..........8 Cable tie ............6 Production number ........... 5 Calculation of the weight ratios ....... 18 Rating plate ............5 Changing the tines ......... 17 Road transport ..........
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  • Page 36 Fax: +43 (0) 2913 / 8002 Web: www.apv.at Company details APV - Technische Produkte GmbH, Managing Director: Ing. Jürgen Schöls, Dallein 15, 3753 Hötzelsdorf, Austria, marketing@apv.at, www.apv.at, UID: ATU 5067 1107 Photo credits: Company photos © APV Page 36 ba_vs_v1.0_en.docx...

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