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- Page 1 POWAVATOR (Machines from 2005) Standen Engineering Limited. Hereward Works, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB7 4BP England. Tel: 01353 661111 www.standen.co.uk Fax: 01353 662370...
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- Page 3 Therefore, some illustrations and / or text within this publication may differ from your machine. The copyright of this handbook is the property of Standen Engineering Limited, Hereward Works, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB7 4BP. This handbook is issued on the condition that it must not be used, copied or exhibited without their...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 CONTENTS Introduction Warranty Replacement parts Safety Safety precautions HSE information Pictorial safety signs Installation Description Tractor suitability Attaching the Powavator to tractor Opening the machine for work Removing the Powavator from tractor Folding the machine for transport Side drive shafts Depth control. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This handbook provides the information for the operation, adjustment, and maintenance of your STANDEN POWAVATOR 400. To enable you to achieve the best results from the machine, the manufacturer recommends that you read the handbook thoroughly prior to using the machine for the first time. -
Page 6: Replacement Parts
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 The Standen Powavator 400 series rotavator is designed for either primary, or secondary cultivations, and will produce seedbeds, control weeds, incorporate chemicals, trash and sterilizing agents. Fitted with the optional ridger units the machine can be used to produce raised beds from ploughed land, or for cultivating, and reforming existing beds ready for planting. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The Standen Powavator 400 has been designed to comply with current Safety Regulations. However, as with all machinery there will be inherent dangers whilst operating and carrying out maintenance on the machine. The following list of precautions should be brought to the attention of all persons operating and working on the machine. - Page 8 STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 ROTATING BLADES ARE DANGEROUS! Deep bed cultivation guards must not be used for general cultivation. Always fit the correct front guards. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Rotating blades do not differentiate between fingers, toes, and soils. Stop the machine when not working.
- Page 9 STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Do not attempt to carry out repairs beyond your capability. Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep work area clean and dry. Never carry out any adjustment, service work or lubrication with the machine running.
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Page 10: Hse Information
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Page 12: Pictorial Safety Signs
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 PICTORIAL SAFETY SIGNS Safety decals are affixed to the Powavator to signify, and remind the operator of, potential dangers. The following signs are fitted to highlight the dangers as shown below. Rotating parts, indicating the danger of Reminder to refer to operator’s... -
Page 13: Description
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 DESCRIPTION The Standen Powavator 400 series rotavator is suitable for category 2 or 3 linkage rear mounting. The centre linkage unit is fitted with a heavy-duty gearbox. Carried on the centre section are a pair of hydraulically folded wing mounted Powavator units which are shaft driven from the central gearbox, and protected by preset ‘rattle’... -
Page 14: Attaching The Powavator To Tractor
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 ATTACHING THE POWAVATOR TO THE TRACTOR BEFORE ATTACHING THE POWAVATOR, APPLY THE TRACTOR HANDBRAKE, AND SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE. Position the tractor lift arms so that the mounting pins can be inserted through the lower hitch arms, and the tractor link ball ends. Fit the mounting pins, and secure using the clip pins. -
Page 15: Opening The Machine For Work
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 OPENING THE MACHINE FOR WORK DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FOLD THE MACHINE UNLESS IT IS COUPLED TO THE TRACTOR LINKAGE. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE CLEAR OF POWER LINES, OR ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS. STOP THE TRACTOR. APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. ENSURE... -
Page 16: Removing The Powavator From Tractor
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 REMOVING THE POWAVATOR FROM THE TRACTOR APPLY THE TRACTOR HANDBRAKE AND SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE. IF STORING FOLDED THE MACHINE MUST BE ON SOLID GROUND. Lift the machine, and fit the transport stands. Disconnect the PTO drive shaft from the tractor PTO. Support the PTO on the rest as shown. -
Page 17: Side Drive Shafts
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 SIDE DRIVE SHAFTS NEVER REMOVE THE PTO COVERS WITH THE MACHINE RUNNING. KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE. The LH and RH drive shafts are each fitted with a torque limiting ‘rattle’ clutch at the outboard end. The clutch is preset and has no user adjustment. If the clutch repeatedly trips then it may be necessary to revise the method of working, i.e. -
Page 18: Rigid Or Floating Operation
RIGID OR FLOATING OPERATION. The Powavator 400 can be operated either with the wings locked rigid, or with the wings allowed to float to follow the ground surface. When working to produce ridges the wings should be locked horizontal by closing the ram shut-off valve. For general rotavation and incorporation the wings should be allowed to float. -
Page 19: Track Eradicator Tines
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 TRACK ERADICATOR TINES The track eradicator tine kit is designed to break up the compacted soil created under the tractor wheels. Two pairs of tines mounted to the powavator centre frame are positioned directly behind the tractor rear wheels. Adjustment is provided for different track widths and tine point depth is set using the locking pins. -
Page 20: Trailing Shields
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 TRAILING SHIELDS The trailing shields are used to help control the type of tilth produced. With the shields lowered, the cultivated soil strikes them and clods are broken on impact producing a finer tilth. Trash is held and buried, and the shield levels and consolidates the top of the seedbed. -
Page 21: Checks Before Operation
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 CHECKS BEFORE OPERATION Check that the machine is correctly connected to the 3-point linkage, and that the pins are correctly retained. Check that the PTO drive shaft is correctly locked into the retaining groove. Check that the PTO guard is intact and the safety chains correctly anchored. -
Page 22: Setting To Produce The Tilth
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 Lift the machine clear of the ground and disengage the PTO when turning at the headlands. If the tractor is fitted with a PTO brake, reduce the engine speed before disengaging the PTO to reduce the shock in the driveline. -
Page 23: Operators Check List
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 The moisture content of the soil affects the suitability for tillage. If the soil has a high moisture content it will be more inclined to ‘ball’ and smear. Dry soil will create a large amount of dust, and also lead to exaggerated blade wear. If soil conditions are too wet, damage to the structure may occur. -
Page 24: Lubrication
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 LUBRICATION Correct lubrication should be used to ensure the full life of working parts and efficient operation of the machine. Shafts and bearings fitted with grease nipples should be lubricated using a good quality general-purpose grease. Bearings must not be allowed to run dry. When greasing it is better to give a little frequently than a lot at long intervals. -
Page 25: Service Intervals
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 JACKSHAFT HOUSING OIL LEVEL The jackshaft housing oil levels are checked by removing the level plugs in the side of each housing tube. Oil level should be to the bottom of the hole with the machine level. -
Page 26: Wear Plates
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE. Stop the tractor, apply the parking brake, and remove the key before working on the machine. End of season Before storing the machine; Wash down the machine and clean all soil from working parts. - Page 27 This will ensure that the ‘scroll’ pattern is maintained. When fitting new blades use only genuine ‘STANDEN’ blades and blade bolts. Genuine blade bolts will have the correct shank length and tensile strength. Fit the bolt head against the blade with the spring washer and nut against the flange.
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Page 29: Spike Removal / Fitting
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 SPIKE REMOVAL / FITTTING PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE. THE RETAINING PIN IS A VERY TIGHT FIT AND CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE IT. TAKE CARE THAT WHEN IT COMES OUT IT CANNOT HIT YOU. To remove a worn or damaged spike: Hammer out the retaining pin using a properly fitting punch. -
Page 30: Bedformer Kit
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 BEDFORMER KIT A Bedformer kit is available either factory fitted or as a kit for customer retro-fitting. The kit comprises of 4 individual parallel linkage ridger units, and can be supplied with either standard or convex mouldboards. - Page 31 STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 TO PREPARE THE MARKERS FOR TRANSPORT. 1. Pivot the stop plate of the lowered marker into its transport position see Fig 3 2. Lock the raised marker using the tap (item 1 Fig 3A). 3. Actuate the hydraulics to raise the markers until the marker hits the stop plate.
- Page 32 STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 The markers can be adjusted to suit various marking settings. To adjust, slacken the retaining bolts and slide the disc/tine to the required position and re-tighten. On the disc type markers the width of the furrow the disc makes can be varied by slackening the clamp bolts (item 1, fig 4) and rotating the disc stem to the desired position.
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Page 33: Specifications
STANDEN POWAVATOR 400 SPECIFICATIONS. LENGTH 1555mm LENGTH WITH RIDGERS 2800mm WIDTH IN WORK 6488mm CULTIVATING WIDTH. 5380mm ( 2 X 100”) TRANSPORT WIDTH. 2900mm HEIGHT 1950mm HEIGHT IN TRANSPORT 3300mm. WEIGHT WITH RIDGERS 4350Kg POWER REQUIREMENT. 225HP – 168Kw min P.T.O.
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