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Operating instructions
PS 300 M1 D TWIN
Please read care full y b efor e initial operation !
ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL
Version: 3.0 EN / Item no.: 00601-3-634

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  • Page 1 Version: 3.0 EN / Item no.: 00601-3-634 Operating instructions PS 300 M1 D TWIN Please read care full y b efor e initial operation ! ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General information .................... 4 About this operating manual ..............4 Identification of the implement ..............5 Service ..................... 6 EC Declaration of Conformity ..............6 Description ......................7 Layout and functioning of the seed drill ........... 7 Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300 M1) ......
  • Page 3 5.12 Deactivating the agitator ................ 39 Faults ......................... 41 Fault overview ..................41 Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs ............... 41 Disconnecting the seed drill from the power supply ......41 Emptying the seed tank ................. 42 Cleaning the seed drill ................43 Checking the hydraulic hoses ...............

  • Page 4: General Information

    About this operating manual Validity and purpose This operating manual is valid for seed drills manufactured by APV with the type designation PS 300 M1 D TWIN. This operating manual provides anyone who will be handling the seed drill with the required information to be able to perform the following tasks properly and safely: •...

  • Page 5: Identification Of The Implement

    Information on manufacturer liability The manufacturer is not liable for damage and malfunctions resulting from non-compliance with this operating manual. Identification of the implement Clear identification The seed drill can be clearly identified by the following information on the rating plate: •...

  • Page 6: Service

    AUSTRIA Implement This Declaration of Conformity is valid for the following implement: Pneumatic seeder of type • PS 300 M1 D TWIN • HG 300 M1 Observed guidelines The implement and the optional devices fulfil the requirements of the following European Directives: •...

  • Page 7: Description

    Layout and functioning of the seed drill The seed drill PS 300 M1 D TWIN The seeder with the type designations PS 300 M1 D TWIN is a pneumatic seeder with electric seeding shaft drive. It is used to spread seed on grassland and cropland.
  • Page 8 Designation Function • Seed tank cover Covering the seed tank. • Protecting the seed from moisture and foreign objects. • Seed tank Carrying the seed. • Conveying the seed to the agitator and seeding shaft. • Operating manual tube Storing the operating manual •...

  • Page 9: Layout And Function Of The Hydraulic Fan (Hg 300 M1)

    Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300 Task The hydraulic fan serves to produce compressed air for conveying the seed. Layout of the fan Designation Function • Fan sensor (pressure Preventing the seeding shaft from being monitor) switched on as long as the fan is not switched on. •...

  • Page 10: Layout And Function Of The Fill Level Sensor

    As soon as the sensor detects seed, a signal is sent to the control box. If the signal is not sent, the minimum fill level has been reached. Scope of delivery The scope of delivery includes all assembly groups and components that are delivered as a standard by APV - Technische Produkte GmbH. Pos. Rate Designation Basic implement...

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Technical data Mechanical data Implement version Size Value PS 300 M1 D TWIN Max. tank content 150 l / 150 l Weight 100 kg Dimensions (H × W × D in cm) 110 x 77 x 100 Hydraulic fan (HF)

  • Page 12: Safety

    Safety This section contains all requirements and measures that ensure safe operation of the seed drill. Safety instructions in this document What are safety instructions? Safety instructions are information that serve to prevent personal injuries. Safety instructions contain the following information: •...

  • Page 13: Intended Use

     Dangers and safety measures On page 17 Intended use The pneumatic seeders of types PS 300 M1 D TWIN are used to spread seed with different properties and grain sizes on open fields. The implements are designed solely for normal use in agricultural operations. Only cereal varieties that are intended by the manufacturer and listed in the operating manual may be used.

  • Page 14: Personal Protective Equipment

    Qualification Persons who will be handling the seed drill must fulfil the following requirements: Personnel Activities Required qualification • • Forwarder Experience with transport Transport of the seed drill of machinery from one business to • another Qualification of a transport specialist for machinery •...

  • Page 15: Safety Devices

    Safety devices Meaning of the safety devices The seed drill has safety devices that protect the user from danger. All safety devices must be equipped and functional when operating the seed drill. Location of the guards The picture shows the location of the safety devices: Function of the safety devices The safety devices have the following function: Designation...
  • Page 16 Appearance of the sign Meaning of the sign Risk of injury due to moving parts! Only work with mounted covers. Risk of injury due to rotating parts! Only operate the implement when the cover is installed. Read and observe the operating manual before operating the implement! Read and observe the operating manual before working with the...

  • Page 17: Dangers And Safety Measures

    Appearance of the sign Meaning of the sign Maintain a safe distance from hot surfaces! Risk of injury due to rotating parts! Maintain a safe distance from rotating parts. Risk of injury due to rotating parts! When the implement is running, keep the guards closed.
  • Page 18 Installation Danger Where and in which Countermeasure situations does the danger occur? Risk of crushing due to When lifting and lowering The implement may only be the weight of the the implement transported with a forklift or lift implement truck by personnel trained for this task.
  • Page 19 Danger Where and in which Countermeasure situations does the danger occur? Risk of slipping, When handling the Only enter the implement area stumbling and falling implement during using sturdy steps with non-slip operation safety shoes. Hearing damage due to When operating the Use hearing protection.

  • Page 20: Transport, Installation And Commissioning

    Transport, installation and commissioning In this section, you will learn which work steps must be performed for the installation and commissioning of the seed drill, and what must be done and observed. Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage implement Purpose For operation on the field, the seed drill can be attached to a soil tillage implement, such as a cultivator or a harrow.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Seed Drill To A Tractor

    Designation Counter plate Seed drill Soil tillage implement Procedure To attach the seed drill on a soil tillage implement: Step Description Fasten the counter plate (1) on the soil tillage implement (3). The counter plate must be parallel to the ground. Use the lifting gear to place the seeder (2) on the counter plate (1).

  • Page 22: Installing The Dispersion Plates On The Soil Tillage Implement

    Overview Designation Top link mounting kit Seed drill Procedure To attach the seed drill to a tractor using the top link mounting kit: Step Description Fasten the top link mounting kit (1) with bolts and nuts onto the seed drill (2). Fasten the top link (1) with the bolts onto the tractor.
  • Page 23 Required components, tools and materials For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required: Dispersion plates  Hexagon shaft  Bolts  Washers  Pliers  Hexagon key  Procedure for mounting with hexagon shaft This is how to install the dispersion plates on the soil tillage implement. Step Description Explanation/illustration...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Hoses

    Step Description Explanation/illustration Connect the hoses to the dispersion plates, see Connecting the hoses On page 24 for more information. Connecting the hoses Purpose The hoses convey the seed from the seed drill onto the field. Before initial operation, the hoses have to be cut to the required length and installed on the dispersion plates and the seed drill.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Hydraulic Fan (Hf)

    This is how to connect the hoses to the soil tillage implement and dispersion plates: Step Description Illustration Push the end of the hose through the opening in the large tab (3) on the dispersion plate. Fix the end of the hose with the fastening clip (4).
  • Page 26 Overview Designation Hydraulic block Flow control valve Coupling sleeve (alternative) Coupling connector Return line Pressure line Procedure This is how to connect the hydraulic fan: Step Description Completely close the flow control valve (2) on the hydraulic block (1). Connect the return line (5) (marked in yellow, BG4) without reduction to the return flow connection of the tractor hydraulic system.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation In this section, you will learn how to properly configure the seed drill and the seed flow rate, and how to adjust it during operation. Setting the hydraulic fan (HF) Purpose The hydraulic fan produces an air current that carries the seed through the hoses to the dispersion plates.
  • Page 28 Procedure This is how to set the hydraulic fan: Version 1 (Constant pump – non-adjustable oil quantity on the tractor) Step Description Completely close the flow control valve (2) on the hydraulic block (1). Start up the blower fan (tractor engine speed as in field operation). Adjust the fan speed using the flow control valve (2) on the control block.

  • Page 29: Setting And Adjusting The Spread Rate

    Setting and adjusting the spread rate Purpose The setting for the spread rate, which is spread by the seed drill during the seeding process, has a significant effect on the seeding results. Requirements The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step: •...

  • Page 30: Regulating The Seed Flow Rate (Calibration Test)

    Regulating the seed flow rate (calibration test) Purpose During the calibration test, the seed quantity for a specific area is defined. Requirements The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step: • The implement is disconnected from the power source, see Disconnecting the seed drill from the power source On page 41.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Seeding Shaft

    Preparing the seeding shaft Purpose Preparation of the seeding shaft serves to prepare for changing the seeding shaft. Requirements The following requirements must be fulfilled for this work step: • The right seeding shaft is selected, see Selecting the right seeding shaft On page 32 for more information.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Right Seeding Shaft

    Step Description Put the new outer seeding shaft (2) onto the inner seeding shaft (1). Put the locking ring (3) back onto the inner seeding shaft (1). Selecting the right seeding shaft Purpose By selecting the right seeding shaft, which is suitable for the seed type, the seeding results are significantly improved.
  • Page 33 • The seed tank is empty, see Emptying the seed tank On page 42 for more information. • The right seeding shaft is selected and ready, see Selecting the right seeding shaft On page 32 for more information. Required components, tools and materials For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required: Hexagon key ...
  • Page 34 Step Description Explanation Loosen the knurled nuts (5). Remove the bearing flange (4). Result: Screw the bearing flange turned by 180° onto the seeding shaft and pull out the seeding shaft. NOTE: Residual seed can fall out in the process. Insert the new seeding shaft.

  • Page 35: Checking The Ease Of Motion Of The Seeding Shaft

    Checking the ease of motion of the seeding shaft Purpose Each time the seeding shaft is installed or replaced, it must be checked for ease of motion. This check is performed by a hearing test. Requirements The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step: •...

  • Page 36: Setting The Air Control Flaps

    Overview Designation Brush adjustment lever Setting scale Procedure This is how to set the brush pressure: Step Description Pull the brush adjustment lever (1) out of the setting scale. Move the brush lever to the desired position and engage it in the appropriate notch of the setting scale.

  • Page 37: Setting The Fill Level Sensor

    Overview Designation Air regulation lever Setting scale Procedure This is how to set the air control flaps: Step Description Pull the air regulation lever (1) out of the setting scale. Move the air regulation lever to the desired position and engage it in the appropriate notch of the setting scale.

  • Page 38: Filling The Spreading Material Tank

    Procedure This is how to set the minimum fill level: Step Description Loosen the nuts on the sensor. Move the sensor on the assembly plate to the desired height and tighten the nuts. Setting the intensity The intensity of the sensor can be adjusted using the potentiometer (small slotted screw) on the rear side of the sensor to adapt it to the respective seed type.

  • Page 39: Deactivating The Agitator

    Procedure This is how to fill the seed tank: Step Description Explanation Unlock the lock (I) and open (II) the flap fasteners (3). Open the cover (1). CAUTION: Starting at a certain opening angle, the cover opens automatically by means of a gas pressure spring. Fill the seed into the corresponding part of the seed tank.
  • Page 40 Overview Designation Bearing cover Hexagon key holder Cover nuts Locking ring Agitator shaft Procedure This is how to deactivate the agitator: Step Description Explanation Open the bearing cover (1). To do so, loosen the cover nuts (3) with the hexagon key. Pull the locking ring (4) off of the agitator shaft (5) and put it aside.

  • Page 41: Faults

    Faults In this section, you will find information for eliminating faults that may occur during operation. Fault overview Problem Cause Remedy • • The seeding shaft does not rotate Stick on a new fitted The fitted key fell when the drive shaft of the out of the drive shaft gearbox motor is rotating •...

  • Page 42: Emptying The Seed Tank

    Overview Designation Implement cable Main plug of the implement cable Procedure This is how to disconnect the seed drill from the power supply: Step Description Pull out the power supply plug from the control box Pull out the implement cable plug from the control box Switch off the control box Emptying the seed tank Purpose...

  • Page 43: Cleaning The Seed Drill

    Procedure This is how to empty the seed tank: Step Description Explanation Loosen the star knob screws (2) on the seeding shaft covers (1) and remove the seeding shaft cover. Loosen the star knob screw (3) on the calibration slide (4). Pull the calibration slide to the front, lift the rear part and push it up towards the seeding shaft.

  • Page 44: Checking The Hydraulic Hoses

    Procedure To clean the seed drill: Step Description Explanation Empty the seed tank, see Emptying the seed tank On page 42 for more information. Unlock the lock (I) and open (II) the flap fasteners (3). Open the cover (1). CAUTION: Starting at a certain opening angle, the cover opens automatically by means of a gas pressure spring.

  • Page 45: Decommissioning, Storage And Disposal

    Decommissioning, storage and disposal In this section, you will learn how to decommission the seed drill, store it for longer periods of time, and dispose of it. Decommissioning the seed drill Purpose To ensure that the seed drill remains fully functional even if it is out of operation for longer periods of time, it is important to take precautions for storage.

  • Page 46: Accessories

    Accessories In this section, you will find a selection of possible accessories for your implement. HG 300 M1 The HG 300 M1 is a hydraulically driven radial fan for working widths up to 12 m or for higher spread rates for e.g. wheat. It is very resistant to dust and foreign objects, since these do not easily accumulate.

  • Page 47: Appendix

    Appendix 10.1 My idea The PS 300 M1 D TWIN was extensively developed and tested. It took a long time from the initial idea to serial production. It required lots of commitment from the entire development team. Nonetheless, the most valuable experience is gained in practice. Our motto: "Inspired by Farmers &...

  • Page 48: Connection Diagram

    10.2 Connection diagram...
  • Page 49 No. Description Colour Cross-sectio n (mm²) Implement cable (pin 59) Red-blue Implement cable (pin 59) Red-blue Implement cable (pin 62) Black-blue Implement cable (pin 62) Black-blue Implement cable (pin 57) Red-yellow Implement cable (pin 60) Black-yellow Implement cable (pin 58) Red-green Implement cable (pin 61) Black-green...

  • Page 50: Hydraulic Diagram

    10.3 Hydraulic diagram Pos. Description G ½" (bolted connection XGE 15 LR-ED) Max. hose length 1 m Motor-side connection B G ½" (bolted connection XGE 15 LR-ED) Max. hose length 1 m Motor-side connection A...
  • Page 51 Pos. Description G ½" (bolted connection XGE 18 LR-ED) Max. hose length 6 m Coupling connector BG3 Marked in red Max. flow rate 80 l/min Max. pressure 220 bar G ¾" (bolted connection XGE 22 LR-ED) Max. hose length 6 m Coupling connector (or coupling sleeve) BG4 Marked in yellow...

  • Page 52: Seeding Tables

    10.4 Seeding tables Gras Wheat Barley Blue lupine Grass Wheat Barley Blue Lupine Herbe Blé Orge Lupin Bleu Lolium perenne Triticum Hordeum Lupinus angutifolius Rate kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min Seeding Flex20 Flex20 Flex20 Flex20 shaft 0.03 0.14 0.07 0.34 0.09...
  • Page 53 Oats Mustard Alfalfa Oil rape seed Oats Mustard Alfalfa Rape Avoine Moutarde Alfalfa Colza Avena Sinapis Alba Medicago Sativa Brassica Napus Rate kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min Seeding fb-f Flex20 fb-f fb-f fb-f shaft 0.01 0.08 0.04 0.17 0.10 0.15 0.12...
  • Page 54 Radish Vetch Buckwheat Perennial rye Radish Vetch Buckwheat Green Rye Radis Vesce Blé Noir Seigle Vert Raphanus raphanistrum Vicia Fagopyrum Secale cereale Rate kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min Seeding Flex20 fb-f Flex20 Flex20 shaft 0.12 0.33 0.76 1.69 0.05 0.27 0.23...
  • Page 55 Red clover Phacelia Horse gram Chia WHITE Red Clover Phacelia Field beans Trèfle Rouge Phavélie Pois Féveroles Trifolium Phacelia tanacetigolia Pisum sativum Macrotyloma uniflorum Rate kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min Seeding fb-f fb-f Flex20 Flex20 fb-f shaft 0.04 0.28 0.14 0.17...
  • Page 56 Florex DC 37 bulk PHYSIOSTART Force Rate kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min kg/min Seeding fb-f Flex20 fb-f Flex20 fb-f shaft 0.00 0.62 0.21 0.61 0.12 0.08 0.93 0.30 0.93 0.19 0.21 1.43 0.46 1.45 0.30 0.46 2.45 0.78 2.51 0.54 0.72 3.46 1.10 3.56...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Filling the spreading material tank • 38 About this operating manual • 4 Accessories • 46 General information • 4 Appendix • 47 Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage HG 300 M1 • 46 implement • 20 Hydraulic diagram •...
  • Page 58 Service • 6, 35, 41, 44 Setting and adjusting the spread rate • Setting the air control flaps • 36 Setting the brush pressure • 29, 30, 35 Setting the fill level sensor • 37 Setting the hydraulic fan (HF) • 27 Storage of the seed drill •...
  • Page 59 Notes:...
  • Page 60 +43 (0) 2913 / 8001 Email: office@apv.at Fax: +43 (0) 2913 / 8002 Web: www.apv.at Impressum APV – Technische Produkte GmbH, Geschäftsführer: Ing. Jürgen Schöls, Dallein 15, 3753 Hötzelsdorf, Österreich, marketing@apv.at, www.apv.at, UID: ATU 5067 1107 Photo credits: Company photos (© APV)

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