Table of Contents General Information Machine Hook-Up Support Wheels E-Manager Folding Unfolding Work Screen Rate Screen Meter Calibration ISO Task Controller Track Leader Error Codes Rotors Standard Crop Fertilizer Small Seed Quadruple Distribution & Mechanical Drive Blockage Monitor System Notes...
About this guide: The information and instructions written in this guide are merely for the safe operation and use of the HORSCH Avatar SD drilling machine. This document is intended for the operator to use and read thoroughly before operation of...
For further information about machine operation, safety and technical specifications, see the model year specific Owner’s Manual included with the machine, or view it electronically or download it at the official HORSCH web site located at https://www.horsch.com/us/service/downloads/downloadcenter/us.
Avatar SD40 Support wheels Support Wheels The support wheels stabilize the seed bar and guarantee a uniform working depth across the entire working width. The support wheels must rest on the ground when the machine is folded out and lowered to working position.
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Avatar SD40 Adjusting the support wheels Checking the correct setting (machine in working position) • The seed bar must be levelled horizontally in the direction of travel. • The height (a) of the frame above ground must be the same across the entire machine width.
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Avatar SD40 Folding Folding Pay attention to the sequence of the following steps! • Connect the machine to the tractor. • Connect all hoses, including the case drain! • Fold in the railing on the catwalk platform. • Switch on the E-Manager and select hydraulics Lifting in the display.
Avatar SD40 Folding Folding (continued) • The machine must be folded in at standstill. • If the machine is moving or a speed signal is detected when switching on the folding menu, this notice will appear (see picture to left).
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Avatar SD40 Folding Folding (continued) • Once the wings have been completely folded, press the button to rest the wings in the transport rack • Keep power on the tractor hydraulics until the wings rest in the transport rack...
Avatar SD40 Unfolding Unfolding Pay attention to the sequence of the following steps! • Connect the machine to the tractor. • Connect all hoses, including the case drain! • Switch on the E-Manager. • Switch on the hydraulic Unfolding function in the monitor.
ISOBUS TC Save and Shutdown Task Controller On, Auto Variable Rate Control After work is finished navigate to ISOBUS TC, Current Task, and select to stop the task. After task is stopped use back arrow to navigate back to main menu and select the Logout icon to save the information on the USB.
Track Leader Save and Shutdown Information Note: Only save with this process if you’re using variable rate maps! When finished planting, before the display is turned off, the field coverage data can be saved to a USB drive. Select the back arrow to navigate back to the Track Leader main screen and then select the Storage Icon.
Warning symbols for the respective topic are displayed in the middle section. The bottom section contains an explanation text. A list of these error codes and associated descriptions is available each through the HORSCH error code app HORSCH Error Codes. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Quadruple Distribution Towers & Mechanical Drive For a complete list of available rotors and service parts, see the model year specific Parts Catalog included with the machine, or for electronic viewing or download, visit the Download Center on the official HORSCH website located at https://www.horsch.com/us/service/downloads/downloadcenter/us.
Blockage Monitoring System Advanced Air Drill Rate and Blockage System...
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Quick Start Guide Set Seed Rate Wizard Important! To start, tap the Run/Hold button to switch from Hold to Run. This Must be seeding in order to perform a completecalibration enables alarms. You must be seeding, with no blockages or sensor errors, in order to use the Seed Rate Wizard.
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Blockage Mode Product Setup Sensitivity is used to set up blockage monitoring. The sensitivity The Legend has the ability to save your calibrations for a specific value (between 1 and 100) sets the minimum seeds per second that product, to recall at a later date. seed must flow through the sensors before a blockage alarm occurs.
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For complete operating instructions, system alarms, error codes and troubleshooting guide of the LEGEND Blockage Monitoring System and a full list of system alarms, error codes and troubleshooting information see the operator’s manual included with the selected blockage monitor system option, or view manual electronically download, Download Center official HORSCH site, located https://www.horsch.com/us/service/downloads/downloadcenter/us.
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