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WARRANTY CERTIFICATE CLIENT’S COPY) TECHNICAL DELIVERY DATE: INVOICE NUMBER: DEALERSHIP INFORMATION NAME: STAMP AND SIGNATURE: CLIENT INFORMATION NAME PHONE: ADDRESS PURCHASED UNIT INFORMATION MODEL: MANUFACTURED DATE: SERIAL NUMBER: IMPORTANT! Warranty issues will only be address if this certificate is properly filled-out at the time of delivery by technician.
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TECHNICAL DELIVERY TERMS (auto-piloted) (this form must be completed by the technician and sent to Stara) DELIVERY DATE: INVOICE Nº: TECHNICIAN/DELIVERY AGENT: CUSTOMER DATA: PHONE: NAME: OPERATOR(S) NAME(S): ADDRESS: PURCHASED PRODUCT DATA: MODEL: MANUFACTURED DATE: WATER PUMP SERIAL Nº: WHEEL MOTOR SERIAL Nºs: MACHINE SERIAL Nº:...
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( ) Inform the client and the operator that there operations of the on-board computer should not be any changes to the relay panel, functionality like the sensors, the hand-brake unless authorized by Stara, for any modifications can damage the machine, since ladder unfolding correlation, the start-up switch...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION We declare that the implement referenced in this document, is being delivered under normal conditions of use, as described and, with the various adjustments and instructions. Location______________________________Date, ______ / _______ / _______. TECHNICIAN OR DEALER’S SIGNATURE CUSTOMER SIGNATURE Page 2 of 2.
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We hereby declare that the referenced machine of this cupon has gone through the required 250 hours according to all the information contained in the user’s instruction manual. _________________________ _________________________ ________________ Stamp and Dealer’s Signature Client’s Signature Stamp and Dealer’s Signature Detach this cupon and send to STARA Agricultural Machinery and Implements...
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500 hours according to all the information contained in the user’s instruction manual. _________________________ _________________________ ________________ Client’s Signature Stamp and Stamp and Dealer’s Signature Dealer’s Signature Detach this cupon and send to STARA Agricultural Machinery and Implements Motor Diesel MWM Sistema Hidráulico...
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We hereby declare that the referenced machine of this cupon has gone through the required 1000 hours according to all the information contained in the user’s instruction manual. _________________________ _________________________ ________________ Stamp and Dealer’s Signature Client’s Signature Stamp and Dealer’s Detach this cupon and send to STARA Agricultural Machinery and Implements Signature...
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Conditions of the Warranty A) Stara guarantees its product “only to” the DEALERSHIP, and for the period of 12 months , being that a 3 month period is for Legal Warranty, with an additional 9 months of Contractual Warranty or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, starting on the day of delivery to the CLIENT, valid only with the original invoice and warranty certificate, which must be presented at the time of claim.
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PROJECT MODIFICATIONS Stara S/A reserves the right to introduce project modifications of its products for the end of its improvements or refinement, regardless of any obligations to upgrade any previously manufactured equipment.
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Constant Evolution HERCULES 5.0 AUTO-PILOTED INSTRUCTION MANUAL PARTS CATALOG STARA S.A. - Agricultural Machinery and Implements Industry AV. STARA, 519 Não-Me-Toque,RS - Brazil CEP 99470-000 Phone/Fax:+55 54 3332-2800 e-mail: stara@stara.com.br Home page: www.stara.com.br PART NO.: MANU-7940-ING / REV.: A FEBRUARY...
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, You've just become the proud owner of a auto-piloted sprayer, the Hercules 5.0 Hydro/4x4, a machine developed and produced with the highest cutting-edge technology, which had the direct involvement of clients and farmers in its development, which makes the Hercules 5.0 Hydro/4x4...
1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.1 - Safety precautions(machine and maintenance) - In order to work with the machine and its equipment, the operator should be capable, duly trained and must have read all the instructions contained in this manual. - Always keep the machine in good working conditions, performing all required maintenance as specified by the type, frequency of usage and the type of product application.
- Project changes, modifications, or adaptations on the machine may affect its useful life, and cancel the warranty, therefore, these changes or modifications may only be done with the expressed permission of the STARA company. 1.2 - Safety precautions when transporting, and machine operation - This machine was designed with special characteristics such as being extra wide, thus it is not allowed to travel on public roads or highways.
- The operator should never leave the cab while the machine is powered up. - Follow the transit regulations and drive in the proper orientation of the road. - Travel at posted speeds. Use caution on curves and on inclined terrain. Respect maximum allowable speed limits: driving with an empty tank the max.
3 – IDENTIFICATION PLATE The ID plate (Figure 02) shows the model no. of the machine, weight, serial no., and also the date STARA S.A. IND. DE IMPLEMENTOS AGRÍCOLAS manufactured . This information is fundamental in the NÃO-ME-TOQUE - RS BRASIL traceability of the machine during its life cycle.
4 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECS Hércules 5.0 Machine weight (empty) 7640 kg Length 8.670 m Width 2.842 m 5000 kg and 5 m Load capacity and Volume Height w/ tire 14.9x26 3.676 m 3.750 m Height w/ tire 12.4x36 Wheel Centers 2.7 a 3.3 m (wheel to wheel center-line)
5 – COMPONENTS The Hercules is equipt with a basic set of components, as shown in figures 3.0 Engine 19 - Rear view mirrors Wheel motor 20 - Cab upper headlights Traction pump 21 - Front lower headlights Triplex pump 22 - Main Tank Hydraulic oil reservoirs 23 - Conveyor belt...
5.1 – Engine The Hercules is equipted with a MWM diesel turbo engine 6.10TC,185 hp . NOTE: Read the MWM manual for proper use, maintenance and safe operation procedures. Figure 03.1 5.2 – Wheel motors The wheel motors of the Hercules are made by Rexroth (Bosch).
5.5 – Hydraulic Oil Reservoir The Hercules has two separate hydraulic oil reservoirs. One of them has a capacity of 150 liters of # 68 oil, and has the characteristic of being a single source system supplying solely the transmission(1). The other reservoir has a capacity of 180 liters for 20W30 oil, which supplies the operations systems, the Discs and the variable rate(2).
5.11 - Battery The battery capacity is 12 volts at 150Amps. It has sealed cells, offering better resistance to vibrations of a long working day. It is maintenance-free, without the need of refilling cells, and moreover, without the risk of contamination by corrosive acids.
6 – OPERATION AND CALIBRATIONS 6.1 – Engine The engine has a break-in period, which runs for the first 50 working hours. It is important that, during this period, the engine is not subjected to the high rates of acceleration or maximum torque to assure its durability, working safety and economy.
6.2 – Wheel Axle Adjustment In order to make wheel axle adjustments, park the machine on level terrain, apply the hand-brake and proceed as follows: For front and rear wheel axle adjustments: (see numbered items on Figure 04) 1 –Loosen the wheel axle by removing the axle mounting bolts as shown on items 1 and 2. 2 –...
- Maneuvering the Machine To maneuver the machine, power-up and throttle-up while driving to a desired location, shift the joystick from the neutral position to the forward position (forward movement), or pull back (reverse movement). For the speed reduction or braking, gradually move the joystick towards the neutral position.
6.5 - Topper 4500 Figura 24 Figure 5 Information Box Topper 4500 Main Screen: - Totals: Displays total applied area with the overlap subtracted. - Applied: Displays total applied area without the overlap being subtracted. - Speed: Displays driving speeds. - Last: Displays the last known speed when the application was turned off.
7.3 - WHEEL MOTOR OIL CHANGE - 150ml EACH MOTOR It is important to change the wheel motor oil every 1000 hours (Oil# 68, same as in transmission). To perform the oil change, follow these steps: - remove the two plugs, upper and lower; - wait for oil to drain complete;...
1st - Drain the transmission oil tank and clean-out the tank. 2nd - Drain all transmission hoses and clean them. 3rd - Change-out all transmission filters, with ”Stara`s original filters”. 4th - Fill all oil levels as specified in the manual.
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NOTE: Tie Rod maintenance ;The tie rod bushings(code: 7911-4103) should be changed every 500 hours, or when they show wear and tare, on the Hydro Gladiadors, Hercules 5.0 and Mechanical Gladiador . Figure 13...
8 - PROBLEMS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND /OR SOLUTIONS PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES AND/OR SOLUTIONS - Check diesel oil level. - Check battery charge. Engine will not start. - Check fuses in electric main panel. - Check cable grounding. - Verify the distance between the wheel sensor and the flange. Speedometer not showing speed.
9 - MAINTENANCE So that all available resources of the implement can be fully appreciated, with durability and precision in mind, certain precautions should be adhered to: - Do not allow sharp objects (metallic, rocks and other materials),which could damage the conveyor belt, to mix with the product to be distributed;...
-The oil quantity of each case is as follows: Triple case - 3/ l; Conveyor belt case - 7/ l; - The first time oil change should be done after 50 work hours. - The gear case has a vent with a dip-stick to monitor the oil levels, which should be refilled when necessary.
CAP UNIT FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION DISCS FERTILIZER DEFLECTOR UNIT INCLINE SEPARATOR UNIT Figure 15 10.3 - Mounting and adjusting discs for granular seed The discs should be mounted to the gear box with butterfly screw, being careful to engage the disc channels with cotter pins onto the gear boxes, which are 90º...
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RIGHT CORRECT! LEFT Figure 17 - This is the proper mounting of the discs, which guarantee the adjustments and uniform distribution. IMPORTANT! Check the disc markings for : “E” or “L” for the left and, “D” or “R” for the right. Figure 17 INCORRECT! WRONG...
10.4 - Deflector adjustments The deflector is used exclusively with granular products. It has the two selectable positions (position 1 and 2) - see figure 21, which should be verified before starting the job. The adjustment is directly affected by the type of application conditions: Position 1: for rate up to 150 kg/ha;...
10.5 - Conveyor gear box adjustment The operation of the conveyor is done through the gear box, as shown on figure 23, there are three adjustable positions. The positions are used as follows: Position 1: is used for low flow rates (fertilizers under 1,500 kg/ha).
10.8 - Hydraulic system and Components adjustments (optional) The optional Hydraulic System for the Hércules 5.0, substitutes the Cardan Transmission System, used to operate the distribution discs. Whose components are installed as a factory standard. 11- DUAL SLIDE-GATE The dual slide-gate is an optional item. It was designed to reduce product wastage by the use of dual distribution, in that sections can be turned off, the left or the or the right one, thus providing for a more uniform distribution.
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The same happens coming out of overlap. The slide-gate will open, but the product will delay to drop, for it will have to run the 200 mm on the conveyor until it reaches the drop into the discs, as shown on the figures below: Open slide-gate Open slide-gate...
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IMPORTANT! - The Optional Hydraulic System can only be used in tractors with pumps whose flow-rates are above 50 l/min. - For the System to operate normally, it is necessary to maintain the oil clean and have a stable speed ratio: with the tractor pump at 50 l/min,the engine RPM should be above 1600 rpm, and with the pump at 80 l/min, the engine RPM should be above 1100 rpm.
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12 - HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS PROBLEMS WHICH MAY OCCUR - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: SOLUTIONS CAUSES PROBLEMS Loose connections. Retighten with caution Leakage on screw-on Apply sealing tape Insufficient sealing connections/fixed hoses. and retighten with caution tape on threads. Retighten with caution Loose connections. Apply sealing tape Insufficient sealing Leakage on...
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13 - INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USAGE OF THE CALCULATION SCALE: For adjustments to be calculated using the scale, firstly it is necessary to, calculate the product density to be dispensed, which can be done by weighing the product, place it in a container measuring exactly 1 liter.
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OBTAINED FLOW- RATE BY THE DENSITY 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 I/ha ADJUSTMENT RESULTS Figure 31 For example: The adjustment flow-rate is 250 l/ha. Check the back-side of the scale, for a job width of 36m, the scale adjustment of the floodgate will be on position 25 (see figure 32). EXAMPLES: EXAMPLES: Figure 32...
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Gear box 2nd speed adjustment: The scale calculation procedure is the same as was done on the 1st speed, but before initiating the calculations, devide the desired flow-rate of kg/ha by 2. For example, if the operator desires to distribute 600kg/ha of a product, dividing this value by 2, obtaining a flow-rate of 300kg/ha, being that this is the initial value on the scale.
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Therefore, using a set of four trays, place them in-line (see figure 33), being that: on a line of trays placed laterally within the row of application, or be it, if the product spreads within 36m, the trays should be spaced every 18m (from the beginning of one to the beginning of another) - (use a tape measure to measure the distances).
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14.4 - Verifying the distribution row and the overlapping After the product has been distributed within the subscribed area, collect the product from one set of four trays and place the collections into one of the collection vessels, and the other set of 4 trays place its collection into the other collection vessel.
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14.5 - Verifying the product flow-rates The product flow-rate verification should be done, in relationship to the desired amount of product (kg/ha) based on the sample amounts collected in the trays. Knowing that 1 ha equals an area of 10,000m , and the trays have a total area of 2m (each tray has area of 0.25m ). Example: You intend on distributing 2,500 kg/ha of limestone.
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14.7 - Adjusting the flow-rate (kg/ha) using a set of sample collectors Another way to adjust the the product distribution flow-rates is to use sample collectors( part no.7410-3029). For this we suggest the following procedure: 1) Define the product to be applied, the rates kg/ha and the distribution width (on the tables select the job width and the discs to be used, checking for the vane positions on the discs);...
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EXAMPLE: The process to apply 70kg/ha of urea 45% N PRILLIS, grain diameter of 2.28mm and with a specific weight of 0.78 kg/l. 1) Application coditions- Dose: 70kg/ha Discs: 18-24 Fertilizers (see example on pg. 34, item 10.1) Distribution width: 24m Vane positions: 17/49 (see table) Vane position: minor 17 Vane position: major 49...
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15 - AGROPROTECTION 300 (BARDAHL) Applying AGROPROTECTION 300 (BARDAHL) (fig. 35) will retard the caustic corrosive effects caused by fertilizers. Each application can last up to six months, if the machine is not washed. This product should be re-applied after every wash-down. APPLICATION MODE: Use a pneumatic pistol/paint gun (fig.
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16 - ADJUSTMENT OF THE VANES ON THE DISTRIBUTION DISCS 16.1 - Vane adjustment on the distribution discs 18-24 - FERTILIZERS GRAIN GRAIN JOB WIDTH SPEC. PRODUCT DIAG. WEIGHT (mm) (Kg/l) Kcl 60.5% K POTASSIUM 3.03 10/40 11/46 13/51 CHLOROFORM Kcl 60% 2.97 1.11...
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