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OPERATING MANUAL
SOFTER 12,5 PS
Farmet a. s.
Jiřinková 276
552 03 Česká Skalice, CZ
Edition: 5 | effective from: 8. 10. 2020
telefon:
+420 491 450 111
fax:
+420 491 450 136
GSM:
+420 774 715 738
IČ:
46504931
web:
DIČ: CZ46504931
e-mail: farmet@farmet.cz
www.farmet.cz

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL SOFTER 12,5 PS Edition: 5 | effective from: 8. 10. 2020 IČ: Farmet a. s. telefon: +420 491 450 111 46504931 web: www.farmet.cz Jiřinková 276 DIČ: CZ46504931 fax: +420 491 450 136 e-mail: farmet@farmet.cz 552 03 Česká Skalice, CZ...
  • Page 2 SOFTER 12,5 PS Dear Customer, The SOFTER semi-mounted disc plough-harrows are quality products of Farmet a.s. Ceska Skalice. You can fully utilise the advantages of your machine after thoroughly studying the operating manual. The serial number of the machine is punched on the production label and written in the operating manual (see Table 1).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS TABLE OF CONTENTS MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS ..........................5 Technical parameters ............................5 Safety statement ..............................5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ......................... 6 Protective tools ..............................6 MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS ..................7 MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT ..................8 WORK SAFETY LABELS ............................
  • Page 4 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 13. SERVICING AND WARANTY CONDITIONS ..................... 52 13.1. Servicing .............................. 52 13.2. WARRANTY ............................52 CE Certificate of Conformity ........................53 4 │ 54...

  • Page 5: Machine Limit Parameters

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS  The machine is designed for soil ploughing up to a depth of 12cm (4.7 in) when agricultural soil cultivation. Another type of use exceeding the determined purpose is forbidden.  The machine is only operated by one person – the tractor driver.

  • Page 6: General Instructions For Use

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  The machine is made in accordance with the latest equipment state and approved safety regulations. However, dangers of user or third person injury or machine damage or creation of other material damage may arise during use.

  • Page 7: Machine Transport Using Transport Means

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS B. MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS The transport means designed for machine transport must have the load capacity minimally identical with the weight of the transported machine. The total weight of the machine is stated on the production label.

  • Page 8: Machine Handling Using Lifting Equipment

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS C. MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT The lifting equipment and tying means designed for handling of the machine must have their load capacity at least identical with the weight of the handled machine. Machine fastening for handling may only be performed in places designed for that and marked with self- adhesive labels showing the "chain"...

  • Page 9: Work Safety Labels

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS D. WORK SAFETY LABELS Warning safety labels serve for operator protection. General: A) Strictly observe the warning safety labels. B) All safety instructions also apply to other users. C) Upon damage or destruction of the aforementioned "SAFETY LABEL" located on the machine, THE OPERATOR...
  • Page 10 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS P 42 H The pressure vessel is under gas and oil pressure. Execute disassembly and repairs only according to the instructions in the manual. P 50 H When folding and unfolding the side frames, stay outside their reach.
  • Page 11 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS Table 4 Information Labels POSITION LABEL TEXT NUMBER Designation of the hydraulic circuits and their functions Folding and unfolding procedure Valve control panel Drawbar piston-rod valve Setting the drawbar washers according to the tractor hitch height...
  • Page 12 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS SOFTER 12,5 PS Picture 1 – Location of safety labels on the machine P37H P53H P20H P52H P50H P37H P53H P42H P20H P37H P50H P53H P20H P50H P39H P53H P37H P52H P20H P50H P13H P100H P101H...

  • Page 13: Description

    SOFTER 12,5 PS 1. DESCRIPTION The SOFTER 12,5 PS machine is constructed as semi-carried. The basic version consists of a drawbar equipped with a loop for the fixed suspension pin, a central frame with the transportation axle four side frames. There are working discs in two rows on the central and side frames.

  • Page 14: Hydraulic Valve Function

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 1.2. HYDRAULIC VALVE FUNCTION  There are three levers that control the closing and three-way valves on the SOFTER 12.5 PS machine  The panel is located on the left side of the drawbar (Picture 3)
  • Page 15 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS Turning at headland  Used to restrict the lifting of the axle at a set value  Used for accelerating the turn at headland and reduces the requirement for tractor circuit oil flow  Setting the height of the lift is described in Chapter 5.6 Full lift Lifting the axle to the maximum height.
  • Page 16 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS Disc circuit closure  Used to restrict unintentional movement of discs when the machine is folded (a risk of collision)  The unintentional movement of discs may also be caused when the yellow axle circuit is used (linked function).

  • Page 17: Hydraulic Diagram Of The Machine

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 1.3. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM OF THE MACHINE Side and edge frame folding Red circuit Hooks to secure frames for Red circuit transport Axle Yellow circuit Setting the disc depth Green circuit Front equipment Blue circuit Drawbar piston-rod...

  • Page 18: Brake Distribution Of The Machine

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 1.4. BRAKE DISTRIBUTION OF THE MACHINE  The standard version of the machine includes a single-circuit two-line braking system by KNORR BREMSE  Braking is provided by spring brake cylinders – the parking brake is implemented inside and it is automatic (controlled by a button, see below).
  • Page 19 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 1.4.2. Hand brake control valve The rear axle brakes are equipped with an automatic manual brake, the function of which is described below. The parking brake is automatically activated when the red quick coupling device is disconnected from the tractor.
  • Page 20 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS Description of the manual brake control when air ducting is connected  The knob has to be pressed when travelling (there is no automatic change over).  It does not need to be used when the machine is disconnected, the brake is automatically activated when the red quick coupling device of the tractor is disconnected.

  • Page 21: Lighting Equipment

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 1.5. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT  The electric system is designed for direct-current power supply at 12V.  The lighting equipment has to be activated when driving on roads. The trailer plug connection is shown in the table (Table 1).

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Frame Lock

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 1.6. HYDRAULIC FRAME LOCK  The machine is equipped with a hydraulic system for locking the side frames during transport  The hooks prevent unintentional unfolding, or unfolding due to external forces, or due to a broken hose of side frame folding ...

  • Page 23: Device Against Unauthorized Use

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 1.8. DEVICE AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE  Each machine is supplied with a device against unauthorized use  The device is used according to the hitch type as shown in the picture  The device must be used whenever an unauthorized use of the machine is possible...

  • Page 24: Machine Assembly At The Customer

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 2. MACHINE ASSEMBLY AT THE CUSTOMER  The operator must perform the assembly according to the instructions of the producer, best in cooperation with the expert servicing technician determined by the producer.  The operator must secure a functional test of all assembled parts after the completion of the machine assembly.

  • Page 25: Agregation To A Tractor

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS AGREGATION TO A TRACTOR  The machine can be connected only to a tractor, whose curb weight is identical or higher than the overall weight of the connected machine.  The machine operator must observe all generally valid regulations of work safety, health protection, fire safety, and environmental protection.

  • Page 26: Hydraulics Connection

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS HYDRAULICS CONNECTION  Connect the hydraulics only when the hydraulic circuits of the machine and the tractor (aggregate) are in a pressure- less condition.  The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Regularly check for leaks and immediately remove obvious damage of all lines, hoses, and pipe unions.
  • Page 27 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS To reduce the number of circuits required in the tractor, it is possible to use an electronic hydraulic circuit switch. Then, it is possible to control up to three machine circuits with one tractor circuit. PRESSURE VESSEL Never open or adjust (welding, drilling etc.) the pressure vessel (pressure accumulator).

  • Page 28: Machine Folding And Unfolding

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS MACHINE FOLDING AND UNFOLDING  The hydraulics for the folding and unfolding must be connected to the double-action control unit.  The operator must ensure that during folding and unfolding of the side frames, no person or animal is within their reach (i.e.
  • Page 29 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS Tab.5 – Work position of the machine Machine unfolding procedure – work position Initial condition: The machine is lifted on the axle (transport height of up to 4 m), the side frames are secured with a hook,...
  • Page 30 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS Tab.6 – Transport position of the machine Machine Folding Procedure – Transport Position Initial condition: The machine is lifted for turning at headland (discs are in the maximum depth - automatically), the locking hooks are in the bottom position.
  • Page 31 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS CAUTION!!! The machine must only be transported by the axle, not rollers. Picture 4 Transport of the machine 31 │ 54...

  • Page 32: Machine Transport On Roads

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 4. MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS Transport position of SOFTER 12,5 PS  Connect the machine to the tractor by the fixed bottom hitch using a pin or a ball.  Bring the machine into the transport position (according to Tab.6) ...

  • Page 33: Machine Adjustment

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 5. MACHINE ADJUSTMENT MACHINE WORKING DEPTH ADJTUSTMENT Picture 11 – Machine adjustment Setting the plain of the Connecting drawbars of Spots for setting the the front and rear row working depths machine with washers Tractive pole...

  • Page 34: Washers On The Drawbar

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS WASHERS ON THE DRAWBAR  The number of washers is adjusted Picture 6 Washers on the drawbar piston-rod according to the height h of the tractor hitch above ground (Chyba! Nenalezen zdroj odkazů.).  The machine frame must be parallel with the ground when working.

  • Page 35: Setting The Front Equipment

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS SETTING THE FRONT EQUIPMENT  The front equipment is set from the cabin by the blue hydraulic Picture 8 Front equipment indicator circuit.  The machine may be equipped with a cutting roller or a flexible leveller.

  • Page 36: Setting Side Deflectors

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS SETTING SIDE DEFLECTORS  According to the type and quantity of plant residues, it is necessary to set the side deflectors.  The height is set by changing the pin.  The longitudinal setting is done by remounting to different openings.

  • Page 37: Setting Shut-Off Valve

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS SETTING SHUT-OFF VALVE  The shut-off valve is used for restricting the lift of the transport axle.  It is used for accelerating turning at headland and it reduces the requirement for the oil flow through the tractor circuit.

  • Page 38: Setting The Rear Flexible Leveller

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS SETTING THE REAR FLEXIBLE LEVELLER  The rear flexible leveller is used for levelling soil in the centre of the machine.  Its setting may need to be changed according to the work conditions.  It is changed by changing the position of the pins in the setting link.

  • Page 39: Setting The Cutting Disc

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS SETTING THE CUTTING DISC  The disc is located in the middle of the rear row of symmetric discs.  The disc may be changed to various positions according to the current soil conditions.  The setting is used for cutting soil along the entire width of the machine and to create an even soil surface.

  • Page 40: Electronic Hydraulic Circuit Switch

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 6. ELECTRONIC HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT SWITCH DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT The product is designed for electronic division and control of the hydraulic circuits. Primarily, the system has one input circuit and three output circuits, while the selection of the individual circuits is done via an electronic controller from the tractor cabin.

  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 6.2.2 Wiring diagram 41 │ 54...

  • Page 42: Main Components

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS MAIN COMPONENTS 6.3.1 Controller Controlled circuit LED indicator Pictogram of the activated circuit Control button of the activated circuit Main ON/OFF controller switch Supply line from tractor 12V Control line to the block on machine 6.3.2 Hydraulic block...

  • Page 43: Power Supply

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 6.3.3 Power supply  The system is powered from the tractor network.  To ensure proper function of the system, the voltage in the accumulator must be within the range of 12 V – 14.4 V /10A.

  • Page 44: Connecting Procedure

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS CONNECTING PROCEDURE Installation of the controller in the tractor cabin Connection with the machine Connection with the electric source System activation using the Power button Circuit selection EMERGENCY STATE A defect in the electric installation or the tractor power supply is considered to be an emergency state. When completely disconnected, turned off or in the case of a failure, it is always possible to control the Frame Locking circuit (as an initial one, with a reversed switching function).

  • Page 45: Adjustment And Maintenance Procedures

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 7. ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 7.1. SETTING THE HOSE MOUNT  The hose mount and their length must be set so that they are not damaged when working in the field or being transported, as well as when taking turns.

  • Page 46: Tracing Wheel Position

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 7.3. TRACING WHEEL POSITION  The bearings of the tracing wheels may be mounted to different positions on the frame  The factory setting is used according to the selected roller  SDR, DVR rollers – position4 ...

  • Page 47: Air Jet Drainage

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 7.5. AIR JET DRAINAGE  Drain the air jet regularly once a week, according to the maintenance plan.  Drain water without any air pressure in the air jet  Excessive water amount may corrode the brake system Drain valve 47 │...

  • Page 48: Machine Maintenance And Repairs

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 8. MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Observe the safety instructions for treatment and maintenance.  If it is necessary to weld during the repair and have the machine connected to the tractor, it must have disconnected supply cables from the alternator and the accumulator.

  • Page 49: Maintenance Plan

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 8.1. MAINTENANCE PLAN MAINTENANCE PLAN Perform the planned maintenance according to the instructions : Maintenance Task Daily Once a Before After Time (season) week season season interval (10 hours) (50 hours) Machine in general  Visual inspection of the machine ...
  • Page 50 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS MAINTENANCE PLAN Perform the planned maintenance according to the instructions: Maintenance Task Daily (season) Once a Before After Time week season season interval (10 hour) (50 hours) Bolt connections Visual inspection of bolt and hydraulic joints,...
  • Page 51 Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS MAINTENANCE PLAN Perform the planned maintenance according to the instructions: Daily Once a Before After Time interval Maintenance Task (season) week season season (10 hour) (50 hours) Wheels/axle Tyre pressure check 550/45-22,5, 20 PR, pressure 400 kPa Transport axle bearings –...

  • Page 52: Machine Storage

    Manual SOFTER 12,5 PS 9. MACHINE STORAGE Long-term machine shutdown:  Store the machine under a roof if possible.  Store the machine on a flat and solid surface with sufficient load capacity.  Clean the machine before storing and conserve so that it is not damaged in any way during storage. Pay special attention to all marked lubrication points and properly lubricate them according to the lubrication plan.

  • Page 53: Environmental Protection

    This provision does not apply to the replacement of wearable spare parts (see point 13.2.3). 13.2.8 The warranty is conditioned by using the genuine spare parts of the manufacturer. Prepared by: Technical Department, Farmet a.s., Jirinkova 276, Ceska Skalice 552 03, On 8 October 2020, changes reserved. 53 │ 54...
  • Page 54 Сельскохозяйственная машина: - наименование : Дисковый лущильник Urządzenie maszynowe: - nazwa Talerzowy pług podorywkowy - typ, type SOFTER - model, modèle SOFTER 12,5 PS - PIN/VIN : výrobní číslo : serial number Fabriknummer n° de production заводской номер numer produkcyjny Příslušná...

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