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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Leeb 4 AX
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP!
KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE!
ART.:
8090
0236
ISSUE:
12/2018

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Leeb 4 AX TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 8090 0236 ISSUE: 12/2018...
  • Page 3 HORSCH: ..............Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week. www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down- load for this purpose (not available in all languages).
  • Page 4 EG-Konformitätserklärung HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH Plattlinger Straße 21, D-94562 Oberpöring erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt: Gezogene Pflanzenschutzspritze Leeb 4 AX Typ: den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinien 2006/42/EG und 2009/127/EG entspricht.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Components ..........36 Introduction ...........6 Drawbar and hitching........36 Foreword ............6 Steering drawbar (optional) .......36 Notes on representation .........6 Propshaft ............37 Service............7 Support ............38 Warranty claim processing ......7 Shut-off valve ..........39 Consequential damage........7 Brake system ..........40 Safety and responsibility ......8 Pneumatic brake system ......40 Intended use ...........8 Hydraulic brake (optional) ......43...
  • Page 7 Optional equipment ........70 Care and maintenance ......110 Autonomous hydraulic system Maintenance overview ........ 113 with PTO-shaft drive ........70 Maintenance of piston diaphragm pump ..122 GPS receiver ..........70 Check and replace piston diaphragm Border nozzles..........72 and diaphragm of pressure accumulator ..122 SectionBox ...........73 Maintenance of the brake system....123 NightLight .............73...
  • Page 8 Tightening torque ........138 Adjusting the track width......140 Switch between upper and lower link hitching ..........141 HORSCH Leeb metering cup .....142 Determining the placing quantity in l/ha ...142 Nozzle selection and control ....142 Liquid fertiliser operation ......143 Adjusting the propshaft .......145 Determine the operating lengths....145...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Pay attention Warning notes to the safety notes! These operating instructions distinguish be- HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- tween three different types of warning notes. age or malfunctions resulting from failure of complying with the operating instructions.

  • Page 11: Service

    • incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect connec- • HORSCH Company would like you to be com- tion, non-observance of setting tables) pletely satisfied with your machine and our services. failure to comply with the operating instruc- •...

  • Page 12: Safety And Responsibility

    Please read and comply with the following safety are considered not as intended. notes, before you start to use the machine! Horsch does not assume any liability for dam- Intended use ages resulting from the unintended use of the machine.

  • Page 13: Qualification Of Personnel

    The person is acquainted with the function of ¾ service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to the machine within the scope of its work and the following activities: is able to assess and avoid any work related dangers.

  • Page 14: Children In Danger

    Children in danger Wear the personal protective outfit stipulated in the safety data sheet of the crop protection agent last used when cleaning the crop protec- Children are not able to assess dangers and may tion sprayer. behave unpredictably. Children are therefore especially endangered: NOTE Keep children away from the machine.

  • Page 15: Safety In Operation

    The machine must only be put into operation ¾ whether the parking brake is fully released after receiving instructions by employees of • the authorized dealer or a HORSCH em- function of the service brake • ployee. The machine registration form must be com- ¾...
  • Page 16 Hydraulics If in doubt about the safety-relevant status of the machine, e.g. in case of leaking operating fluids, visible damage or unexpected changes The hydraulic system is under high pressure. in travel behaviour: Escaping fluid can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries.
  • Page 17 Jump away from the machine. Ensure a safe specially trained by HORSCH for this purpose. ¾ stand when jumping. Do not touch the outside of the machine.
  • Page 18 Switch off the PTO-shaft if it is no longer Check the area immediately around the ma- ¾ ¾ needed. chine (for children!) before driving off and commissioning the machine. Ensure sufficient Ensure sufficient overlapping of profile tube ¾ visibility. and PTO-shaft guard. Check the condition of the folding boom and Allow PTO-shaft locks to click into place.

  • Page 19: Crop Protection Agents And Liquid Fertiliser

    HORSCH does not assume any liability for Store all relevant information about the crop ¾ damages resulting from the attachment of...

  • Page 20: Environmental Protection

    Service the machine according to the mainte- claim. ¾ nance plan, see chapter Care and maintenance. HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and Only perform the work described in these ¾ limb as well as property damages resulting from operating instructions.
  • Page 21 When cleaning with high pressure cleaning ¾ by an operator who has been trained by equipment or steam jets keep a distance of HORSCH for this purpose. at least 50 cm to machine components. After cleaning, check all hydraulic lines for ¾...

  • Page 22: Danger Zone

    Danger zone Danger zone with active drawbar steering: No person may be present in the danger zone while the machine is in operation! The danger zone around the machine poses the following hazards: Accidental operation of the hydraulics can • trigger dangerous movements of the machine.

  • Page 23: Safety Stickers

    Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ at dangerous points and are an important part Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ of the safety equipment of the machine. Miss- replaced immediately. ing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or Affix the specified safety stickers on spare ¾...
  • Page 24 Do not remain inside the range Danger of poisoning - Never of a lifted but unsecured load. climb into the spraying mixture container. 04001456 04002626 00385738 Keep sufficient distance to elec- Staying in the operating range tric high voltage power lines. of the drawbar between tractor and towed machine is prohib- ited!
  • Page 25 Fill the hand washing tank only with clear water! 04002628 The maximum operating pres- sure in the hydraulic system is 200 bar. 04002983 Loading hook; hook the load suspension gear (chains, ropes etc.) into this loading hook during loading. 00380880 Observe the max.
  • Page 26 Position of safety stickers (depending on equipment) 00385738 2E05598 00385738 2,5 mm 50 x 96 mm 2014-07-29 gelb, schwarz Draisstraße 19 a - b · 76461 Muggensturm right side of machine Safety stickers with the addition “2x” can be found on either side of the machine.

  • Page 27: Commissioning

    These work activities may be carried out only by The permissible dimensions and weights for persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. ¾ transport must be complied with. The tractor must be large enough so that ¾...

  • Page 28: Initial Commissioning Of The Service Brake System

    Initial commissioning of Adjusting the hydraulic the service brake system system on the hydraulic valve block NOTE NOTE Perform test braking in empty and loaded con- dition of the crop protection sprayer thereby With initial commissioning adjust on the hydrau- checking the braking behaviour of the tractor lic valve block whether the machine is operated and the crop protection sprayer.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    Exceeding the permissible payload is prohibited. Danger of accident caused by unstable driving! Carefully determine the payload and thus the permissible filling of the machine. Not all filling media allow a complete filling of the machine. Machine type Leeb 4 AX Curb weight (kg) 3450 - 3650 Drawbar load empty (kg) 500 - 600 Max.
  • Page 30 Machine type Leeb 4 AX Spraying boom Working widths (12) / 18 5-piece (12) / 21 5-piece (12) / 24 5-piece (14) / 27 5-piece (14) / 28 5-piece (15) / 30 5-piece Technical residual quantity incl. pump ** Level 20.3 litres...

  • Page 31: Type Plate

    Nenn- Serial number leistung (kW) Vehicle type VIN-Nr. Dimensions Data in mm Leeb 4 AX 4 3 1 6 2 8 6 0 4 3 7 8 2 4 1 5 6 7 9 2 • NOTE: Deviations due to technical further development reserved.

  • Page 32: Weight And Tyres

    Weight and tyres The permissible total weight of the machine depends on the permissible drawbar load ¾ the permissible axle load ¾ the permissible tyre load bearing capacity per wheel ¾ The permissible total weight is the sum of the permissible drawbar load and ¾...
  • Page 33 Load bearing capacity per wheel Tyres Load index 25 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h Permissible with air Permissible with air Permissible with air load bearing pressure load bearing pressure load bearing pressure capacity (kg) (bar) capacity (kg) (bar) capacity (kg) (bar) BKT 270/95 144A8/144B...

  • Page 34: Requirements On The Tractor

    Requirements on the tractor WARNING Risk of accident! Observe the permissible values of the tractor for axle loads, total weight, tyre load bearing ca- ¾ pacity and air pressure. Verify the suitability of the tractor before commissioning. ¾ The tractor must meet the following requirements to be able to use the machine as intended: Implement attachment Leeb 4 AX...
  • Page 35 Hydraulics Maximum system pressure 200 bar Oil grade Mineral hydraulic oil Delivery rate 40 l/min at 190 bar Parallelogram stroke delivery rate 12 l/min Steering delivery rate 15 l/min Number of control units 1x Load-Sensing control line 1x Load-Sensing working line Optionally, the machine can be operated via an ¾...

  • Page 36: Arrangement

    Arrangement Overview Leeb 4 AX 1 Spraying mixture container 2 Spraying mixture container filling dome 3 External control terminal 4 Slewable illuviation valve 5 Fresh water tank 6 Filling connections 7 Platform 8 Hand washing tank 9 Undercarriage 10 Access ladder...

  • Page 37: Hydraulics

    Hydraulics NOTE The hydraulic cylinders must be filled again with hydraulic oil after carrying out installation WARNING work on the hydraulic system. This is done by Accidental hydraulic movements (e.g. caused by selecting all hydraulic functions several times. passengers, children or air in the hydraulic sys- Hydraulic cylinders must extend and retract tem) can lead to severe accidents and injuries! without jerking.

  • Page 38: Lighting

    Lighting WARNING Traffic accidents caused by defective lighting. Check the lighting before setting off. ¾ Check warning boards and lighting equipment ¾ for cleanliness. LED: Check the plug-and-socket connections on all ¾ lighting units for firm seating: 7-pin plug Rear light, right Lamp, direction indicator Lamp, tail light Lamp, brake light...

  • Page 39: Instruction Stickers

    Rechte vor. Datum Name (Benennung) Bearb. 06.06.2005 Muck Radschrauben nachziehen Gepr. Norm (Zeichnungsnummer) Blatt © Horsch Maschinen GmbH Änderungen sind untersagt 00380359 Piktogramm geänd. 02.08.2011 Index Änderung Datum Name Bemaßungen in mm Gewicht (kg): Fehler: Keine Referenz...

  • Page 40: Components

    Components NOTE Check the connections regularly for wear! ¾ Drawbar and hitching If a connection is worn, it must be replaced ¾ without delay. The connection mechanism must always be NOTE ¾ fastened with 3 screws! Only then is a draw- Positively secure the coupling bolt after connect- bar load of 2000 kg possible.

  • Page 41: Propshaft

    Propshaft The following applies to road travel: the drawbar must be moved to the centre ¾ The length of the propshaft must be adjusted position. to the tractor; see chapter Adjusting the propshaft road travel mode must be activated on the ¾...

  • Page 42: Support

    Support Working length Raise the support after coupling the crop ¾ protection sprayer and bring it into transport position. Move the support to the parking position be- ¾ fore uncoupling the crop protection sprayer and lower it. The support of the machine can be cranked up or down.

  • Page 43: Shut-Off Valve

    Shut-off valve 9. Plug the support on the square tubing for the transport position. A shut-off valve is installed on the front of the 10. Secure the support with bolt (c) in the trans- machine to lock the hydraulic functions during port position.

  • Page 44: Brake System

    Adjustments and repair work on the brake sys- tem must only be carried out in a professional workshop or by an operator, who has been specially trained by HORSCH. Pneumatic brake 1 Coupling head “Brake” yellow 2 Coupling head “Provision” red...
  • Page 45 Connecting NOTE Before coupling the brake and supply line make sure that The operating button for releasing the pneumatic the machine has been connected to the trac- brake shall be used only for temporary work, ¾ tor. e.g. for manoeuvring the machine or in case of emergency.
  • Page 46 Maintenance Drain the air reservoir every day during op- ¾ eration. Clean the pipeline filters whenever required, ¾ but at least once every year. The brake pads must be regularly checked ¾ for wear and replaced if necessary. To ensure the function of the valves, anti- ¾...

  • Page 47: Hydraulic Brake (Optional)

    Hydraulic brake (optional) 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 The brake inlet pressure must not exceed rest: 130 bar. Fill the pressure accumulator for emergency ¾...

  • Page 48: Spraying Mixture Container

    Spraying mixture Access steps container The dome of the spraying mixture container can be reached via the folding access steps. WARNING Danger of poisoning - Do not climb into the spraying mixture container! WARNING Danger of falling off when climbing on the spray- ing mixture container! Do not climb on the spraying mixture con- ¾...

  • Page 49: Platform

    Platform Dome DANGER DANGER Severe accident by falling down! Danger of injury by poisonous vapours! Do ¾ not climb into the spraying mixture container! No passengers are allowed to ride on the ¾ machine! When climbing the platform always maintain NOTE ¾...

  • Page 50: Fresh Water Tank

    Fresh water tank The tank lid with ventilation for the fresh water tank is located at the top side. The fresh water tank is designed to retain fresh water. The capacity is 400 litres. It is used for: dilution of the residual quantity in the spraying ¾...

  • Page 51: Hand Washing Tank

    Hand washing tank The hand washing tank is designed to retain clear water. WARNING Danger or poisoning by contaminated water in the hand washing tank! Do not use the water in the hand washing tank as drinking water! Hand washing tank The hand washing tank with drain valve is lo- cated on the platform.

  • Page 52: Fluid Circuit

    Fluid circuit Construction on machines of the Eco variant Variant with section control 1. Spraying mixture container 15. Flow meter 2. Fresh water tank 16. Circulation valve 3. Ball valve suction side 17. Folding boom 4. Spraying mixture container via suction 18.

  • Page 53: Construction On Machines Of The Eco Proficlean System (Optional)

    Construction on machines of the Eco ProfiClean system (optional) Variant with section control 1. Spraying mixture container 16. Circulation valve 2. Fresh water tank 17. Folding boom 3. Ball valve suction side 18. Injector 4. Spraying mixture container via suction 19.

  • Page 54: Function

    Function Variant with section control The illustration shows the fluid circuit on machines of the Eco variant Filling Spraying operation In filling mode, the externally sucked in fluid The piston diaphragm pump (9) draws fluid is drawn in through the piston diaphragm through the suction fitting (3) from the spraying pump (9) mixture container (1) (spraying operation) or...
  • Page 55 Variant with section control The illustration shows the fluid circuit on machines of the Eco variant Spraying operation with electric nozzle Circulation with electric nozzle control control With the nozzles switched off, the circulation In spraying operation the sucked in fluid is valve (16) is in position (b), so that the wash directed through the pressure filter (14) and flows through the circulation system back into...

  • Page 56: Piston Diaphragm Pump

    Piston diaphragm pump Optionally, a larger piston diaphragm pump with a flow rate of 400 l/min is available. It has 6 row cylinders with semi-hydraulic support. In addi- The piston diaphragm pump is located in the tion, it has external suction pressure channels. front area under the fresh water tank.

  • Page 57: Centrifugal Pump Of Eco Proficlean System (Optional)

    Centrifugal pump of Eco Illuviation valve ProfiClean System (optional) The pivotable illuviation valve is used to pour in, dilute and draw in crop protection agents and With the optional Eco ProfiClean System equip- carbonyl diamide. ment, the machine has an additional centrifugal The illuviation valve can be swivelled to the pump for internal cleaning.
  • Page 58 6 Connection external filling devices 12 Filling level gauge 7 Washing gun 13 Suction opening 8 Activate/deactivate the canister flushing 14 Rinsing nozzles for dilution and illuviation of crop protection agents 9 Activate/deactivate the washing gun 15 Pressure plate 10 Activate/deactivate the rinsing nozzle 16 Rotating canister flushing nozzle to flush A rinsing nozzle is activated in the lower ¾...

  • Page 59: Agitator

    Agitator Washing gun The illuviation valve can be cleaned after filling The spraying mixture container is equipped with with the washing gun. Apart from this, deposited a hydraulic agitator. Special injector nozzles in residues can be flushed out of the canisters. the agitator tube reinforce the stirring intensity.

  • Page 60: Filter

    Filter Suction filter The suction filter filters the water / chemical before the piston diaphragm pump (mesh size NOTE 0.9 mm). Different mesh sizes are available depending on the application. Use all specified filters of the filter equipment. Clean the filters at regular intervals. Overview of pressure filter elements Trouble-free operation of the crop protection sprayer is only ensured with flawless filtration...

  • Page 61: Control Unit

    Control unit External control terminal The crop protection sprayer is operated via the Fittings mechanical directional valves for controlling the suction and pressure side. The filling ports, external control terminal and the illuviation valve are located on the left side of the machine.

  • Page 62: Main Control Terminal

    Touch 800 ISOBUS • Other ISOBUS compatible terminals may alter- 15 Filling the spraying mixture container natively also be used. However, this should be 16 Circulation/spraying discussed with the HORSCH Service before 17 Internal cleaning use. 18 Agitator 19 Illuviation valve NOTE...

  • Page 63: Multi-Function Handle

    LED (1). Switch Coloured status LED position Yellow Green NOTE More Information on the operation and configu- ration of the multi-function handle is provided in the HORSCH Terminal operating instructions.

  • Page 64: Default Assignment Multi-Function Handle

    Default assignment multi-function handle Switch position up - LED red Vorschlag Joystickbelegung Drawbar steering “automatic mode” Drawbar steering “ON / OFF” Vorschlag Joystickbelegung Open slope compensation Vorschlag Joystickbelegung Lock slope compensation Unfold folding boom automatically Fold folding boom automatically Steering “manual” travel direction “left” Steering “manual”...

  • Page 65: Transport And Safety Container

    Transport and safety In addition, the transport container contains ¾ a tool holder in which a metering cup, filter container wrench, assembly wrench, etc. can be stored. Optionally, an additional transport container ¾ There is a transport and safety container on the can be installed on the right-hand side of the right and left side of the machine.

  • Page 66: Folding Boom

    Folding boom NOTE Proper condition of spraying boom and sus- Adjust the spraying height (distance between pension have a considerable influence on the nozzles and crop) as per currently applicable distributing accuracy for the spraying mixture. guidelines. Complete wetting is achieved by correctly ad- justed spraying height of the folding boom to Always adjust the spraying boom parallel to the the crop.

  • Page 67: Folding Variants

    Folding variants Folding boom: 5-piece with reduced working width 12 m Gestänge: 5-teilig mit reduzierter Arbeitsbreite 12 m 12 m 12 m 18 / 21 / 24 m 18 / 21 / 24 m Folding boom: 5-piece with reduced working width 14 m Gestänge: 5-teilig mit reduzierter Arbeitsbreite 14 m 14 m 14 m...

  • Page 68: Boomcontrol

    BoomControl NOTE WARNING When the spraying boom is switched off at the headland, the spraying boom is automatically Danger caused by unexpected movements raised by a previously defined value. in automatic mode. Never come close to the When switched back on, the spraying boom will ultrasonic sensor, while the BoomControl is return to its set height.

  • Page 69: Transport Lock

    BoomControl Eco BoomControl extension (optional) Active adjustment of the folding boom by 2 ad- ditional sensors for field of view enlargement. The folding boom is equipped with 2 additional ¾ sensors for height adjustment and slope com- pensation. for dam or row crops ¾...

  • Page 70: Collision Protection

    Collision protection The collision protection protects the folding boom against damage caused by collision with a solid obstacle. The joint mechanism enables escaping a collision in travel direction and in opposite direction. Slope compensation locked Uniform transverse distribution is only achieved with the slope compensation unlocked.

  • Page 71: Spraying Line

    Spraying line The spraying line is made of stainless steel pipe. Depending on the equipment, the sections are controlled electrically or pneumatically. The spraying line can be fitted with single or multiple nozzle bodies. The spacing between the nozzle bodies is 50 cm each. Circulation system with electric nozzle control Due to the permanent circulation of the biocata-...
  • Page 72 Circulation system with pneumatic nozzle control Due to the permanent circulation of the biocata- lytic solution through the complete circulation pipe, wash is constantly present at all nozzles while the crop protection sprayer is switched off. Wash is immediately available at the nozzles when switching on.

  • Page 73: Nozzle Body

    Nozzle body Multiple nozzle body manual 3-fold The 3-fold nozzle body is recommended if more Single nozzle body with diaphragm drip than only one nozzle type is used. Only the verti- stop valve cally arranged nozzle will be supplied. By turning the nozzle body, another nozzle is Fluid always exits at all nozzles of a section as brought into use.
  • Page 74 Nozzle assembly and cleaning Multiple nozzle body manual 5-fold The 5-fold nozzle body is recommended if more Nozzle assembly than only one nozzle type is used. Only the verti- cally arranged nozzle will be supplied. CAUTION By turning the nozzle body, another nozzle is brought into use.
  • Page 75 Nozzle replacement Removing the diaphragm valve on drip- ping nozzles Turn the nozzles each by approx. 45° (to end ¾ position) to remove and install them. Deposits on the diaphragm seat are the cause of nozzles dripping after the folding boom has Use the delivered tool for this purpose: ¾...

  • Page 76: Optional Equipment

    Optional equipment NOTE Before switching on the PTO-shaft make ¾ Autonomous hydraulic sure that the chosen PTO-shaft speed of the tractor complies with the permissible speed system with PTO-shaft of the device. drive max. permissible speed 540 rpm ¾ Check all screw connections in regular in- ¾...
  • Page 77 Assembly accessories Meaning of the LED light The GPS receiver indicates the quality of the connection via a status LED: Red: The GPS receiver is connected to the • terminal but cannot receive a GPS signal Orange: The GPS receiver can receive GPS •...

  • Page 78: Border Nozzles

    GPS receiver has reception. For all other starts it will only take approx. 1 - 2 minutes. NOTE Information on the configuration of the GPS receiver is provided in the HORSCH brief in- structions GPS Setting. Technical data Features Operating voltage...

  • Page 79: Sectionbox

    SectionBox NightLight With the SectionBox, up to 13 sections can Extremely bundled light (LED spotlight) to illu- be switched quickly and easily via mechanical minate the spraying cones. switches. The LED spotlights are controlled via the ter- The SectionBox can be used in addition to the minal.

  • Page 80: Outside Cleaning

    Outside cleaning NOTE With outside cleaning, undesired contamination Wear suitable protective outfit when cleaning. ¾ is removed and the unintentional dripping of Follow the specifications of the crop protec- adhering crop protection agents is prevented. tion agent manufacturers. Cleaning water must not enter surface water ¾...

  • Page 81: Operation

    Operation Connecting/Parking Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety DANGER notes in the chapter “Safety and There is a risk that persons may become prevention of accidents” as well as crushed and severely injured between machine the accident prevention instructions! and tractor! Instruct persons to leave the area between...

  • Page 82: Connecting

    Connecting Machines with ball and socket coupling: Lower the drawbar or spherical cap onto the • ball by cranking on the support. The machine must be properly connected to a tractor before any machine movements. Position the hold-down. • Check the gap between hold-down and •...

  • Page 83: Transport Position

    Transport position NOTE Check the following prior to road travel: WARNING the shut-off valve must be set to road travel. ¾ Danger of road accidents caused by losing the If equipped with an optional steering drawbar, machine or machine parts. ¾...

  • Page 84: Parking

    Parking 8. Unhitch the machine. Machines with drawbar eye Position the drawbar by cranking on the • DANGER support to be able to release the bolt. Serious accidents caused by the machine roll- Release the bolt and move the machine •...

  • Page 85: Folding The Folding Boom

    Folding the folding boom 1. Connect the machine to the shunting vehicle. 2. Brake the shunting vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel chocks WARNING 4. only for pneumatic brake system: Dropping or lowering machine parts can cause Press in the button (service brake and park- severe crushing injuries etc.! ing brake) on the releasing valve against the No persons may stay under raised machine...

  • Page 86: Unfolding

    The folding boom is folded via the terminal. For DANGER this purpose access the Folding page. Optionally, the folding boom can be folded using Always keep a sufficient distance to overhead the multi-function handle. power lines when unfolding or folding the spray- ing boom! Contacting overheat power lines can cause fatal injuries.

  • Page 87: Preparation For Spraying Operation

    Preparation for spraying Pay attention to the permissible filter combina- ¾ tions or mesh sizes. operation The mesh sizes of pressure filters and nozzle filters must always be smaller than the nozzle opening of the nozzles used. Notes given by WARNING the manufacturer of the crop protection agent must be followed.

  • Page 88: Preparing The Spraying Mixture

    Preparing the spraying mixture NOTE DANGER Besides the generally valid information listed hereunder, you should also follow the product- Danger caused by accidental contact with specific procedures described in the instructions crop protection agents and/or spraying for use of the crop protection agents! mixture! When preparing spraying mixture there is the Pay attention to the prescribed water and...

  • Page 89: Calculating Filling / Refill Quantities

    Calculating filling / refill Question 1: quantities How many l or kg preparation must be metered for one container filling? NOTE Calculation formula and answer to question 1: Use the Filling table for residual areas to calculate the required refill quantity for the last spraying Water refill quantity [l] x concentration [%] mixture container filling.
  • Page 90 Filling table for residual areas NOTE Use the “Filling table for residual areas” to ¾ calculate the required refill quantity for the last spraying mixture container filling. Subtract the residual quantity in the spraying ¾ line from the calculated refill quantity! The specified refill quantities apply for an ap- ¾...

  • Page 91: Filling With Water

    Filling with water Never leave the crop protection sprayer unat- ¾ tended during filling. NOTE Never exceed the rated volume when filling ¾ the spraying mixture container. When filling, pay attention to the permissible Never exceed the permissible payload of the ¾...
  • Page 92 Filling the spraying mixture container Direct filling / External filling (optional) through the filling port At the direct filling connection fluid from an external tank can be pressed directly into the The national laws and relevant regulations for solution tank. filling the spraying mixture container via the suc- tion hose from open water tapping points must Always keep an eye on the level gauge while...
  • Page 93 Filling via the dome Filling the fresh water tank through the filling port Always keep an eye on the level gauge while ¾ filling. WARNING Stop filling the spraying mixture container ¾ at the latest when the filling limit has been Avoid impermissible contamination of the fresh reached.

  • Page 94: Illuviation Of Preparations

    Illuviation of preparations Flush the respective preparation through the illuviation valve into the water of the spraying mixture container. A difference is in this case Illuviation valve made between the illuviation of fluid and pow- dery preparations or carbonyl diamide. DANGER Wear appropriate protective outfit for the illuvia- tion of the preparations.
  • Page 95 Flushing in liquid preparations during filling 1. Connect the suction hose to the filling con- nection. Filling connection During the filling process the water sucked in 2. Open the filler valve. through the suction hose is present at the il- luviation valve.
  • Page 96 Flushing in liquid preparations with full 14. Set the ball valve on the suction side again to spraying mixture container. or partly filled spraying mixture container 15. Set the ball valve on the pressure side to Agitator. 16. Adjust the desired agitator power. Flushing in powdery preparations and carbonyl diamide NOTE...

  • Page 97: Canister Cleaning

    12. Pre-clean the illuviation valve with the rins- 6. Put the canister or any other container over ing nozzles (4). the canister flushing facility and press it down for at least 30 seconds. Turn the containers 13. Open the switch-over ball valve (5) and during this process.

  • Page 98: Spraying Operation

    Empty preparation containers Choose the required nozzle size from the ¾ spraying table before starting spraying – un- Regulations and notices as well as the safety ¾ der due consideration data sheet of the crop protection agent manu- of the intended travel speed. •...

  • Page 99: Folding Boom Control

    Folding boom control Increasing the travel speed while leaving both nozzle size and spraying pressure unchanged, reduces the placing quantity. WARNING Reducing the travel speed while leaving both Danger of crushing and impact for persons nozzle size and spraying pressure unchanged, staying in the danger zone when lifting or increases the placing quantity.
  • Page 100 Spraying Travelling to the field with the agitator switched on: 1. Switch on the terminal. 2. Prepare the spraying mixture as specified Set the ball valve on the suction side to spray- ¾ by the crop protection agent manufacturer ing mixture container and the ball valve on the and stir it up.

  • Page 101: Nozzle Selection

    Nozzle selection Draining the spraying mixture container via the pressure output NOTE For the selection and use of nozzles you should also follow the data and recommendations of the respective nozzle manufacturer! General This chapter describes two possibilities for determining the appropriate nozzles and their characteristics as per ISO 10625.
  • Page 102 Procedure The tables apply for 50 cm nozzle spacing. ¾ Nozzle sizes and colour coding acc. to ¾ ISO 10625 With diagram and universal table 1. Determine application quantity, travel speed and atomizing characteristic. Nozzle type diagram (a): Determine the operating point. The operat- ing point is the intersection of travel speed and application quantity.
  • Page 103 Diagram (a) with example...
  • Page 104 Application quantity l/ha Nozzle size Nozzle output l/min Travel speed km/h Pressure bar Travel speed km/h Pressure bar Universal table (b) with 50 cm nozzle spacing (with example) The values apply for water of 20 °C, pressure measured directly at the nozzle. Check the values with a measuring vessel before the start of application.
  • Page 105 With placing quantity table 1. Determine placing quantity and travel speed. 2. In the placing quantity table look for the column with the required travel speed. 3. Look for the line(s) with the required plac- ing quantity (use approximate values, if necessary).
  • Page 106 Placing quantity in l/ha at km/h Placing quantity in l/ha at km/h Type Pressure Type Pressure l/min l/min Colour Colour orange brown -015 green grey white yellow -025 lilac black turquoise blue violet bright-blue Universal table with 50 cm nozzle spacing (with example) The values apply for water of 20 °C, pressure measured directly at the nozzle.
  • Page 107 Pressure ranges of different nozzles Nozzle type Nozzle size Permissible pressure range [bar] min. pressure max. pressure LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles 04 - 08 AD / DG / TT all sizes all sizes...

  • Page 108: Residual Quantities

    Residual quantities Draining off technical residual quantities A differentiation is made between two types of residual quantities: NOTE Excess residual quantity after the end of ¾ spraying operation, e.g. resulting from errors It must be remembered that the residual quantity in the calculation of the application quantity, in the sections will be sprayed out as undiluted in filling or spraying operation.

  • Page 109: Diluted Residual Quantity

    Diluted residual quantity A port is provided under the spraying mixture container for draining the technical residual quantity. Perform the dilution and spraying out of residual quantities from the spraying mixture container after the end of spraying operation as follows: Procedure 1.

  • Page 110: Draining The Fresh Water Tank

    Do not use the water of the fresh water tank as drinking water! Replace defective protective features with ¾ new ones. Use only HORSCH original parts. CAUTION Contamination with crop protection agents. Wear the personal protective outfit when clean- ing the crop protection sprayer! Pay particular attention to the brake, air and ¾...
  • Page 111 Lubricate the crop protection sprayer after Cleaning the crop protection sprayer ¾ cleaning, especially after cleaning with a high pressure cleaner / steam jet or when using NOTE grease-dissolving cleaning agents. Regular cleaning of the crop protection sprayer is Pay attention to the statutory regulations ¾...

  • Page 112: Cleaning The Filters

    Cleaning the filters Suction filter Pressure filter CAUTION Spraying mixture running out! Wear personal CAUTION protective outfit! Spraying mixture running out! Wear personal protective outfit! NOTE Clean the filter after suctioning contaminated ¾ The pressure filter is located below the external water.

  • Page 113: Cleaning With Drained Spraying Mixture Container

    Cleaning with drained spraying NOTE mixture container In case of multiple nozzle bodies all existing nozzles must be cleaned. There is danger of NOTE deposits if this instruction is not followed! The initially placed residual quantity is undiluted in the sections. Therefore spray the residual quantity on an untreated surface! Clean the spraying mixture container after use! Cleaning with filled spraying...

  • Page 114: Continuous Inside Cleaning (Optional)

    Continuous inside cleaning Process of continuous inside cleaning (optional) 1. Fill the fresh water tank with 400 l of water. (Only with machines of the Eco ProfiClean ¾ 2. Set the ball valve on the suction side to spray- System variant) ing mixture container.

  • Page 115: Outside Cleaning (Optional)

    Outside cleaning (optional) 1. Switch off all spraying functions. 2. Set the ball valve on the suction side to fresh With outside cleaning, undesired contamina- water tank. tion is removed and the unintentional dripping 3. Close the hose of outside cleaning on the / draining of adhering crop protection agents is pressure output (b) prevented.

  • Page 116: Care And Maintenance

    ¾ machine on level and solid ground, secure it against rolling away. WARNING Use only spare parts approved by HORSCH. ¾ Use only spare hoses approved by HORSCH ¾ Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cut- and always use hose clamps made of V2A ting off, being caught, winding up, being for assembly.
  • Page 117 Thoroughly clean the crop protection sprayer Maintenance intervals ¾ before each repair or maintenance, espe- The maintenance intervals are determined by cially the parts contaminated by the spraying many different factors. mixture. For example, the different operating conditions, Carry out repairs only on machines shut down weather impact, travel and working speeds, dust ¾...
  • Page 118 Lubricating the machine Brand Lubricant designation Standard application conditions The machine should be lubricated at regular intervals and after each cleaning action. ARAL Aralub HL 2 This ensures operability and reduces repair FINA FINA Marson L2 costs and downtimes. ESSO ESSO Beacon 2 CAUTION SHELL...

  • Page 119: Maintenance Overview

    Maintenance overview Leeb 4 AX Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose Once connections as well as the hydraulic (e.g. because of material settlement or paint residues connections.
  • Page 120 Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Electrics Electrical lines Check for damage 50 h Lighting Check function daily Water system Piston diaphragm pump Cleaning, flushing daily Spraying mixture container Pressure filter Suction filter Dome screen Line filters in the nozzle lines Spraying nozzles Centrifugal pump of Eco ProfiClean System (optional)
  • Page 121 Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Ball-and-socket coupling Before connecting: Clean ball and spherical cap. daily Replace the foam ring if damaged and/or heavily soiled. daily Place the foam ring. daily Check ball and spherical cap for wear. The wear limit has 40 h been reached when the gauge rests fully on the ball or enters the spherical cap.
  • Page 122 Folding boom / parallelogram Visual inspection of folding joints for zero clearance, 50 h apparent faults and wear. In case of play or lose components, have faults corrected by HORSCH Customer Service. Folding boom Check setting yearly Wheels / brakes Undercarriage / wheels Check for damage (cracks, etc.)
  • Page 123 Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Safety installations Lighting and warning boards Check condition and function daily Warning and safety stickers Check that they are in place and legible 50 h At the end of the season Complete machine Perform care and cleaning work; do not spray plastic parts with oil or similar Spray the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinder with a suitable corrosion protection agent...
  • Page 124 Lubrication points (lubricating grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Lubricate the following, number of lubrication points in brackets Support: lubricate (1) 100 h Axle: lubricate (2 each on both sides) 100 h Ball socket: lubricate (1) 100 h Directional valves: lubricate (2) 100 h Steering drawbar: lubricate (4)
  • Page 125 Ball socket Steering drawbar Directional valves Propshaft Steering drawbar Propshaft Steering drawbar...
  • Page 126 Parallelogram Propshaft Middle section Parallelogram Middle section Parallelogram Slope compensation Parallelogram...
  • Page 127 Inside wing / middle section Inside wing / outside wing Inside wing / outside wing Collision protection...

  • Page 128: Maintenance Of Piston Diaphragm Pump

    Maintenance of piston diaphragm pump Check and replace piston diaphragm and diaphragm of pressure accumulator Check piston diaphragm 4. Clean the sealing surfaces. Always swivel the piston to be checked up- ¾ ward to prevent the oil in the pump housing 5.

  • Page 129: Maintenance Of The Brake System

    Maintenance of the brake General visual inspection system WARNING A general visual inspection of the brake NOTE system must be performed! The following criteria must be checked and In order to achieve optimal braking characteristic observed at this: and minimal wear of brake linings we recom- Pipe, hose lines and coupling heads must mend the performance of a drawing adaptation ¾...

  • Page 130: Inspection Of Brake Lining

    Inspection of brake lining Air reservoir Open the inspection opening for checking the NOTE brake lining thickness by folding the rubber tab open. The air reservoir must be drained daily! The brake lining must be replaced when the bot- tom edge of the wear pocket has been reached. Pull the drain valve (3) until water stops running The residual lining thickness must be at least out from the air reservoir through the valve.

  • Page 131: Maintenance Of The Axle

    2. Check pressure in air reservoir 3. Tighten the castle nut with torque spanner while turning the wheel hub. If an axle nut Connect a pressure gauge to the air res- ¾ wrench is used for this purpose, tighten the ervoir test port.

  • Page 132: Maintenance Of The Hydraulic System

    Have the hydraulic hoses inspected by an ¾ expert under safety related aspects at least once every year! Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or exces- ¾ sively aged! Use only original hydraulic hoses from HORSCH!

  • Page 133: Inspection Criteria For Hydraulic Hoses

    Additional specifications of the hydraulic system draulics you must make sure that both the hy- (circuit diagrams, etc.) can be obtained from the draulics on tractor and trailer are pressureless! HORSCH service department. NOTE Inspection criteria for hydraulic hoses The hydraulic cylinders must be filled again with hydraulic oil after carrying out installation work on the hydraulic system.

  • Page 134: Assembly And Disassembly Of Hydraulic Hoses

    NOTE sioned in such a way that over the total move- ment range the bending range is not lower Use only original spare hoses from HORSCH. than permitted and/or the hydraulic hose is not These spare hoses withstand the chemical, subjected to tensile loads.

  • Page 135: Calibrating The Flow Meter

    Calibrating the flow meter Example: The numerical values in the example were The flow meter is calibrated by using the tank randomly chosen and may differ from practice. method. A major amount of water is thereby Machine with 36 m working width. discharged from the spraying mixture container •...

  • Page 136: Wheels

    Drive carefully! Avoid driving over sharp ¾ NOTE stones or edges. Only wheels and rims approved by HORSCH ¾ Perform a wheel change only with profound ¾ may be used. expert knowledge and by using proper as- Repair work on tyres must only be carried sembly tools.

  • Page 137: Autonomous Hydraulic System (Optional)

    Autonomous hydraulic Gearbox system (optional) NOTE Wear personal protective outfit when changing oil! Oil tank 1 Inspection glass 2 Filling opening with filter 3 Drain plug 1. Place a suitable collecting vessel under the drain plug. 2. Carefully unscrew the drain plug. 3.

  • Page 138: Inspection Of The Crop Protection Sprayer

    The national legal inspection intervals must be complied with! To test the flow meter, the test adapter set ¾ can be ordered from HORSCH. Checking the pump capacity 1. Disconnect the hose union to the flow meter 1. Connect the test hose on the pressure output on the middle section.

  • Page 139: Storage

    HORSCH sales partner in due time. Your To prevent the brake pads from sticking to the ¾ HORSCH sales partner will be in a much better brake drum, apply the brake of the machine position to execute the maintenance service and after washing until it warms up to allow any possibly necessary repairs outside the season.

  • Page 140: Putting The Sprayer System Into Winter Storage

    Draining the fresh water tank 1. Remove the cap on the connection for fresh water filling and open the ball valve. 2. Allow the fresh water to drain. 3. Close the ball valve again at the end and closed the connection with the cap. Putting the sprayer system into winter storage Filling connections...
  • Page 141 Residue drain NOTE Set the directional valve on the suction side ¾ to Fill spraying mixture container. Follow the specifications of the antifreeze agent Activate the PTO-shaft for approx. 10 sec. used to mix the desired concentration! ¾ to drain the suction connection for filling the Use only approved anti-freeze agents! spraying mixture container.

  • Page 142: Before The New Season

    Before the new season Check whether all bolts have been tightened ¾ and that all cotter pins are in place. Before the start of the new season the machine Check the tyre pressure! ¾ should be thoroughly examined. A machine in technically mint condition rules out costly mal- functions during the season.

  • Page 143: Waste Disposal

    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.

  • Page 144: Appendix

    Appendix Tightening torque NOTE 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 not be treated with lubricants, since this would change the friction value. •...
  • Page 145 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 thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread 12.2 13.5...

  • Page 146: Adjusting The Track Width

    Adjusting the track width 4. When using a hydraulic jack without safety lock, use a tripod trestle or similar support device in addition to secure the load against The semi-axles of the undercarriage can be lowering. adjusted infinitely variable, depending on the tyres, to the flange dimension of 1.50 - 2.25 m.

  • Page 147: Switch Between Upper And Lower Link Hitching

    Switch between upper and lower link hitching WARNING Danger of crushing, cutting, being caught, being pulled in and impact caused by unintentional dropping of the drawbar when removing the screws. The drawbar must be secured against Upper link hitching dropping before loosening the screws. Have the switch between upper and lower link ¾...

  • Page 148: Horsch Leeb Metering Cup

    HORSCH Leeb metering Nozzle selection and control The fluid level, which indicates the placing quantity in l/ha on one side of the Horsch Leeb The Horsch Leeb metering cup is used to adjust metering cup, shows at the same time on the and check agricultural spraying implements.

  • Page 149: Liquid Fertiliser Operation

    Liquid fertiliser operation Only use the black bayonet nuts for all the fol- lowing 3-jet nozzles. At present there are mainly two different types Various 3-jet nozzles and their fields of of liquid fertiliser available: application (at 8 km/h) Ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution ¾...
  • Page 150 Conversion table for spraying liquid fer- tiliser AHL (Ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution) NOTE When filling pay attention to the different densi- ties [kg/l] of the individual fluids and the permis- sible payload of the crop protection sprayer! Sol. N Sol.

  • Page 151: Adjusting The Propshaft

    Adjusting the propshaft Mark the inner protection half of the propshaft. ¾ In the shortest operating state the distance to the safety funnel must be at least 40 mm: Determine the operating lengths Connect the machine to the tractor. ¾ Position machine and tractor toward each ¾...

  • Page 152: Shortening The Propshaft

    Shortening the propshaft Unhook the elastic element with a suitable tool: Unlock the safety funnel with a suitable tool, ¾ e.g. a screwdriver: Pull off the safety funnel: ¾ Twist the elastic element and the outer pro- ¾ tective tube against each other to unlock it: Pull off the inner protective tube: ¾...
  • Page 153 Slide the sealing ring on the profile tube and ¾ fasten it with two screws: Outer protective tube Slide the sealing ring in place Propshafts with sealing ring ¾ Remove the screws on the sealing ring and remove the sealing ring from the outer pro- tective tube: Fasten the sealing ring Slide the inner protective tube onto the profile tube:...
  • Page 154 Slide the outer protective tube together with the Tighten the mounting screws: ¾ ¾ elastic element fully onto the other profile tube: Hook in the elastic element again using a ¾ suitable tool: Position of outer protective tube - not engaged Twist the elastic element and the outer pro- ¾...

  • Page 155: Combination Matrix

    Combination matrix JKI-ENTAM Test: HORSCH Leeb 4 AX Equipment Optional equipment Drum Nozzle Equipment features Folding boom widths size equipment 4 AX 4 AX 4 AX 4 AX 4 AX 4 AX 4 AX 4 AX 4 AX 4 AX...

  • Page 156: Index

    Index Contamination 105 Control unit 57 Accessories 8 Conversion table 144 Access steps 44 Crop protection agent 81,87,92,94,95,102 Agitator 55,93 Air pressure 130 Air reservoir 42,124 Damage 6 Ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution Danger zone 18,93 85,95,143,144 Decommissioning 137 Appendix 138 Delivery 23 Application quantity 82,92,95...
  • Page 157 Filling table 84 Filter 56 Length 25 Fittings 57 Liability 6 Flange 28 Lighting 34 Flow meter 92,129,132 Light system 77 Fluid 50 Liquid fertiliser 143 Fluid circuit 48 Liquid preparations 90 Foam 85 Load bearing capacity 28,29 Folding 79,80 Lower link hitching 141 Folding boom 62 Lubrication points 118...
  • Page 158 Plug 34 Spraying 94 Pneumatic brake system 40,79 Spraying boom 93,94 Ports 57 Spraying height 93 Position sensor 92 Spraying line 67 Preparations 90 Spraying mixture 74,81,82,85,111 Pressure 25,81,92,94 Spraying mixture container 44,55,86,107 Pressure accumulator 12 Spraying operation 50,51,60,81,92 pressure filter 56,57,93,106 Spraying pressure 81,92,94 Pressure filter 128 Spraying table 94...
  • Page 159 Ultrasonic sensor 64 Unfolding 80 Unhitch 41 Upper link hitching 141 Use in the field 14 Volume 25 Warning 85 Warranty 6 Washing gun 53,55,74,89 Waste disposal 110,137 Weight 28 Welding 111 Wheel change 130 Wheel chocks 79 Wheel hub 125 Wheel hub bearing 125 Wheel nuts 113 Wheels 24,130...
  • Page 161 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 92421 Schwandorf E-Mail: info@horsch.com www.horsch.com...

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