Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Kverneland AD
Summary of Contents for Kverneland AD
- Page 1 AB/AD Operator‘s manual Original operator‘s manual Edition 06.2015 Date of printing 06.2018 Language Machine number Model AB/AD Document number A133309140.EN...
- Page 2 Copyright by Kverneland Group Operations Norway AS. Reproduction, transfer to other media, translation or the use of extracts or parts of this manual without the explicit permission of Kverneland, is not permitted. All rights reserved. The contents of this operator’s manual are subject to...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Preface ............Lifting up the plow body Target group for this operator‘s manual Parking and storage ........Demonstration and training Parking and storage Symbols used Plows with Eco-shares [+] Safety ............Storage DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION Checklist ............ -
Page 4: Preface
Preface Target group for This operator‘s manual is intended for personnel concerned with the Preface inspection, use and maintenance of the plow. It contains all the infor- this operator‘s mation needed for safe handling, use and maintenance of the plow. manual For your safety Before starting to adjust and use your plow, familiarize yourself with... - Page 5 Preface The word 'tip' indicates tips or instructions on use. The triangle indicates a risk of danger when assembling or adjusting. Shut off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key and secure the tractor against rolling away. California Proposition 65 WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, certain machine compo-...
-
Page 6: Safety
Safety Safety DANGER, This chapter contains general safety instructions for this product. Each chapter of the operator‘s manual contains additional specific safety in- WARNING and formation. CAUTION labels Safety decals are placed on important parts of the plow for your own safety. - Page 7 Safety Meaning of DANGER, The meaning of the safety decals is explained below. WARNING and CAUTION labels...
-
Page 8: General Safety Information
Safety General safety Please read and ensure you understand the following general safety information. Specific safety information is pointed out in the relevant information chapters. General Read and ensure you understand the instructions Before starting to operate the plow, read the operator‘s manual and follow the instructions. - Page 9 Safety No riding on the plow Persons or objects must never be transported on the plow. Carrying passengers, especially children, on the plow is life threatening and prohibited. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result. Safety for children Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.Be alert and shut your machine down if children come into the work area.
- Page 10 Use only genuine Kverneland spare parts. Other products may ad- versely affect the correct operation of the plow and safety. The war- ranty will no longer be valid if parts not produced by Kverneland are used. Check the tire pressure Regularly check to ensure the tire pressure meets the requirements.
- Page 11 Safety Driving on the road Be aware of the plow’s length The plow is long, and swings out when turning. In tight turns, avoid swinging the rear of the plow into obstacles. Stabilize the lower links During all non-plowing operations, e.g. transport, the tractor's lower links must be secured.
- Page 12 Safety High pressures in the hydraulic system The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Regularly check all lines, hoses, and screwed connections for leaks and externally visible dam- age. Do not use hands to search for suspected leaks. Only use suita- ble equipment when looking for leaks.
-
Page 13: Getting To Know The Plow
Features Auto-reset beam The AB plow is equipped with Kverneland’s automatic stone release system. The single leaf spring system cushions the plow body when a hard object is impacted. Once the plow has passed the obstacle, the body automatically reverts to the correct plow depth. -
Page 14: Components
Getting to know the plow Components AB plow Tower Beam holder Yoke Main frame Skimmer Parallel tube Beam Cross shaft Parking stand Disc coulter Wheel AD plow Yoke Tower Connecting piece Main frame Skimmer Beam Turnbuckle (cylinder) Parking stand Parallel tube Disc coulter... - Page 15 Getting to know the plow Body Support Landside Mouldboard Breast plate Shank Point Share (This illustration shows body no. 9. Other types of bodies have similar components)
-
Page 16: Technical Specifications
Getting to know the plow Technical specifications General Model Body Beam No. of Beam Frame Furrow Packo Weight Lifting distance height fur- tubing width -mat kg(lbs) (1) capacity rows kg(lbs) (2) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) Auto 200x100 30-50 429/508/ 950/1400/ (33) (28) x6.3... - Page 17 Getting to know the plow Tire pressure Tires Recommended pressure kPa (PSI) 6.00 - 9 420 kPa (60.9 PSI) Depth wheel Depth wheel, steel, 500 x 165 Depth wheel, rubber, 6.00 x 9...
- Page 18 Getting to know the plow Information plate The information plate is attached to the tower. When ordering spare parts or consulting services, please state the full model code and plow ID, to avoid any mistakes or misunderstandings. Type Body distance Turning head Model QR head...
-
Page 19: Optional Equipment
Optional equipment Optional equipment This section gives an overview of the optional equipment for the AB/ AD plow. Limitations apply. Please contact your Kverneland dealer for more information Skimmer Recommended for effective plowing down of grass and stubble. Two types of skimmer are available: manure skimmers and maize skimmers. - Page 20 Optional equipment Landside knife Can be used together with all types of shares. An alternative to disc coulters, when a reduction in weight may be necessary or when blockage from trash or stones is likely. Good in combination with skimmers, and suitable for use with all types of shares. Eco-share A share for working 10cm (4 inches) deeper than the plow's normal share and breaking up the topsoil.
- Page 21 Optional equipment Share with Quick-Fit Reduces the down time in replacing the points. Can be fitted to all plow point bodies. Very good ground penetration. Share with Knock-on® Reduces the down time in replacing the points. Can be fitted to all plow point bodies.
- Page 22 Optional equipment Furrow opener For use on the rear body to increase the width of the furrow bottom, in order to accept tractors with wider tires. Wear plate Can be fitted on the landsides, to reduce wearing of the landsides. Fitted to the rear end of the landside as a usable wearing part.
-
Page 23: Preparing For Operation
Preparing for operation Preparing for operation This chapter will guide you through the preparations that must be made on the plow and tractor before you start operating the plow. Tractor Hydraulic connections The following chart shows the connections required on the tractor. Hydraulic functions Single-acting Double-acting... -
Page 24: Remove Paint
Preparing for operation Front weights > Add sufficient front end weights to ensure safe driving. Remove paint > Remove paint from all surfaces in contact with the ground. Use a scraper and paint remover. Tower The tower (A, fig.1) must always be fitted vertically, as viewed from the front. - Page 25 Preparing for operation Automatic beam with stone release system The illustration shows the composition of the HD spring. In heavy soil, two of spring leaf no. 5 can be added. Our standard spring does not contain spring leaf no. 5 In light soil, it is recommended to remove one spring leaf no.
-
Page 26: Coupling
Coupling This chapter explains how to couple the plow to the tractor. Coupling Safety DANGER Increased risk of injury when coupling There is an increased risk of injury when the plow is coupled to the tractor. Therefore: • Shut off engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key. •... -
Page 27: Connection Geometry
Coupling Connection geom- For a stable first furrow width, the imaginary intersection of the lower links arms should be 1/3 of the axle distance behind the front axle. If etry this is not the case, replace the cross shaft with another length. →... -
Page 28: Transport
Transport This chapter explains how to drive safely on roads. Transport Safety WARNING Stabilize the lower links During transport, stabilize the tractor's lower links. This will pre- vent the plow from accidentally moving sideways. Adapt your speed: max 25 km/h (15 mph) Your driving speed must be adapted to the road and field conditions under all circumstances, but must never exceed 25 km/h (15 mph). -
Page 29: Prior To Transport
Transport Prior to transport Prior to transport Remove soil and dirt from the plow Stabilize the lower links Adjust the plow to its narrowest working width (see photo) Parking stand This illustration shows the spring-loaded parking stand when the plow is parked This illustration shows the parking stand's position during plowing and transport. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Plow
Disc coulter, skimmer and trash board Levelling of the tractor's lower links Working width First furrow width If one function is adjusted, this will affect the others. Therefore, this ad- justment must be carried out several times. Safety WARNING Use protective clothing Use protective clothing, e.g. -
Page 31: First Furrow Width
Adjusting the plow First furrow width Do not adjust in the raised position Do not adjust the first furrow width when the plow is raised above the ground. This may result in damage or injury. In general, the first furrow should be the same width as the other fur- rows. -
Page 32: Working Depth
Adjusting the plow • Working depth The plow frame should always be parallel to the ground. • The top linkage should be in the centre of the slot. • After changing the working depth, check the levelling of the lower links (see next paragraph) Incorrect adjustment Correct adjustment... -
Page 33: Set-Up
Adjusting the plow Set-up The figures above show a simplified set-up (simple crown) which requires minimal adjustment. With the plow set for normal plowing, the crown is driven without any setting other than the variation of the depth (hydraulic pack and depth wheel). First pass (A): Only the three plow bodies are plowing. -
Page 34: Finishing
Adjusting the plow Finishing Time must be taken when plowing the final furrow to ensure that the strip of field which remains is of an equal width. Figure A and B show finishing with a 5-share plow. Finishing starts when the remaining furrow width is twice the number of shares mi- nus 1 (9 furrows for 5 shares - 11 furrows for 6 shares, etc.). -
Page 35: Disc Coulter [+]
Adjusting the plow Disc coulter [+] Setting the disc coulter: • The disc coulter must cut almost 1/3 of the disc coulter's diameter. • The distance between the disc coulter and the body must be at > 5 cm least 5 cm (2 inches). In stony soils, increase this distance. 2 inches •... -
Page 36: Skimmer [+]
Adjusting the plow Skimmer [+] The skimmers are correctly adjusted when • The skimmers have a working depth of approximately 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches). • All skimmers are adjusted equally. To adjust the depth Loosen the nuts on bolt A Loosen bolt A. -
Page 37: Trash Board [+]
Adjusting the plow Trash board [+] The trash board should be placed with the front edge close to the mouldboard, the rear edge should be adjusted according to the plow- ing depth. There are two adjusting holes in the bracket for the trash board, one for deep plowing and one for shallower plowing (A). - Page 38 Adjusting the plow To make a further adjustment when out in the field, on level ground, drive the tractor's left front and rear wheels onto a block corresponding to the depth you wish to plow and then lower the plow to the ground. Ensure that the plow and the tractor's lower links are the same distance from the rear wheels.
- Page 39 (A) until this is achieved. AD model) If the tractor has resistance regulated hydraulics with the impulse generator in the top linkage fitting, the hole in the tower must be used for the plow to have automatic depth control.
-
Page 40: Plowing
Plowing Plowing Prior to plowing Before you start plowing Remove oil and grease from parts which come in contact with the ground. Checks during During plowing, regularly check the following. plowing Soil penetration In hard and dry soil, the plow may not penetrate the soil well. To im- prove the penetration Replace worn parts. -
Page 41: Maintenance And Care
Safety CAUTION Use original spare parts Use only genuine Kverneland spare parts. Other products may ad- versely affect the correct operation of the plow and safety. The warranty will no longer be valid if parts not produced by Kverne- land are used. -
Page 42: Maintenance Chart
Maintenance and care WARNING No persons in the working area Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine within this area. This could result in fatal injury. Maintenance chart The following maintenance chart displays the interval of the different maintenance operations. - Page 43 Maintenance and care Lubrication Use appropriate grease Only use EP (Extreme Pressure) grease. The use of unsuitable grease will reduce the bearings' service life. Lubricate the plow • Daily when plowing. This prevents the ingress of water and dirt into the bearings and moving parts.
- Page 44 Maintenance and care The illustrations below show the lubrication points (S) Lubrication points (S)
-
Page 45: Replace Hoses
Replace parts in contact with the soil and other parts when they are worn or damaged. parts • Use only genuine Kverneland spare parts. Remove the old part. Fit the new part Remove paint from any surfaces in contact with the soil Reversible point When reversible points are worn at the end, they can be reversed. -
Page 46: Replace Quick-Fit Points
Maintenance and care Replace Quick-fit points WARNING Wear eye protection • Wear eye protection when replacing Quick-fit points. Other- wise, there is a risk that splinters from the Quick-Fit points can cause eye damage. Removing a worn point Place the gore tool Knock the point out with an appropriate hammer Fitting a new point Place the point in front of the share an move it backwards... -
Page 47: Tighten Bolts And Nuts
Maintenance and care Fitting a new point Place the point in front of the share an move it backwards Use the gore tool as a buffer between the point and the hammer Knock the point into place ! There must be no paint on the angled surfaces Tighten bolts and Retighten all bolts and nuts on the plow. -
Page 48: Align Bodies
Maintenance and care Align bodies New plows are delivered with correctly adjusted bodies. Use of the plow can gradually alter the alignment. Therefore the alignment of the bodies must be checked after every plowing season The bodies are correctly aligned when •... -
Page 49: Possible Modifications
Possible modifications Possible modifications Spring release This paragraph explains how to • Fit or remove an automatic beam system • Change the automatic beams’ spring tension • Adjust the spring tension of automatic beams Safety WARNING Support the beam Support the beam securely when removing it, by using appropriate equipment. - Page 50 Possible modifications Change the release force The release setting’s release force is correct when the beams do not become loose during plowing unless they strike an object. setting You can change the release force of the automatic beam by • Adding or removing spring leaf no.
-
Page 51: Lifting Up The Plow Body
Possible modifications Lifting up the plow The rear plow body can be lifted up if you wish to plow with one less plow body. This is carried out as follows: body Release the spring tension Remove the front securing bolt for the spring Lift up the beam and lock it by placing the bolt in the hole... -
Page 52: Parking And Storage
Parking and storage Parking and storage Safety WARNING Parking stand Use the parking stand when parking the plow. If the plow is not cor- rectly supported, it may overturn. This may damage the plow or lead to injury. Park on a firm, level floor Park the plow on a firm, level floor. -
Page 53: Checklist
Checklist Checklist Tractor Check • Is the inner wheel distance 110-160 cm (43-63 inches)? • The front inner wheel distance must be 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) larger than the rear Mounting Check • Are the hoses trapped or stretched? • Is the linkage geometry point of draft slightly behind the tractor front axle? •... -
Page 54: Disposal Of The Plow
Disposal of the plow Dispose of the plow correctly at the end of its service life. Please ob- Disposal of the plow serve the waste disposal regulations in force in your area. Metal All metal components can be sent for ferrous metal recycling. Tires Tires can be sent to tire recycling facilities. -
Page 55: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC Declaration of conformity EC Declaration of conformity In accordance with EU Directive 2006/42/EU Kverneland Group Operations Norway AS Plogfabrikkvegen 1 4353 Klepp Stasjon Norway We declare under our sole responsibility that the product Information plate AB/AD and accessories to which this declaration relates, conforms to the relevant basic health and safety requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EU. -
Page 56: Index
Index Index AB plow AD plow Adjusting and maintaining Align bodies Automatic beam with stone release system Body California Proposition 65 Change the release force setting Check springs for correct length Checklist Checks during plowing Children Cleaning Components Connection geometry... - Page 57 Index Spare parts Speed Information plate Spring release system Storage Kverneland Group Technical specifications Tighten bolts and nuts Tightening torque Landside knife Lifting up the plow body Tire pressure Lubrication Tower Lubrication points Tractor Transport Trash board Type of springs...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the AD and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers