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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sprinter 18 NT TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 60044698 ISSUE: 03/2021...
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HORSCH: ..............Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week. www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down- load for this purpose (not available in all languages).
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EG-Konformitätserklärung HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt: Sämaschine Sprinter 18 NT Typ: den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie 2006/42/EG entspricht. Schwandorf, 13.01.2020 Klaus Winkler Dokumentationsbevollmächtigter...
DANGER to the safety notes! Highlights a danger that will lead to death or HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- severe injury if it is not avoided. age or malfunctions resulting from failure of complying with the operating instructions.
Service Consequential damage The machine has been manufactured by HORSCH Company would like you to be com- HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite pletely satisfied with your machine and our the intended use deviations in placing quantity services. up to total failure may be caused by e.g.:...
The machine has been built in accordance with HORSCH does not assume any liability for latest technical standards and generally ac- damages resulting from the unintended use of cepted safety regulations.
The person is acquainted with the function of ¾ service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to the machine within the scope of its work and the following activities: is able to assess and avoid any work related dangers.
Children in danger Safety in traffic Children are not able to assess dangers and may DANGER behave unpredictably. Children are therefore especially endangered: No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine! Keep children away from the machine. ¾ Especially before driving off and before trig- ¾...
¾ ¾ move coarse dirt and tighten loose screws). after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH em- Have damage that could affect safety and ¾ ployee. that cannot be rectified by you rectified by a qualified expert workshop.
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Coupling and uncoupling The hydraulic system is under high pressure. ¾ Check all lines, hoses and screwed con- nections regularly for leaks and any visible Faulty coupling of the machine to the pulling tool external damage! of the tractor causes dangers, which could result in severe accidents.
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If the technical limiting values of the machine specially trained by HORSCH for this purpose. are not complied with, the machine may sustain damage. This can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal physical injuries.
Assume ergonomic working postures with any ¾ assembly work. HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and limb as well as property damages resulting from unapproved retrofitting and conversions. Do not use packer tyres or other rotating parts to climb on the machine.
Conform to prescribed schedules for repetitive an authorized professional workshop or ¾ by an operator who has been trained by tests or inspections. HORSCH for this purpose. Service the machine according to the ¾ maintenance plan, see chapter Care and maintenance.
Danger zone Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can The area marked red indicates the danger zone result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. of the machine: Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such ¾ loads to the ground first. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone ¾...
Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ at dangerous points and are an important part Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ of the safety equipment of the machine. Miss- replaced immediately. ing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or Affix the specified safety stickers on spare ¾...
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In order to prevent eye injuries, Remaining in the danger zone do not look directly at the beam is only permitted when the lifting area when the radar sensor is cylinder pin is inserted. switched on! 00380894 00380896 Remaining in the danger zone is only permitted if the safety support is in place.
These work activities may be carried out only by The permissible dimensions and weights for persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. ¾ transport must be complied with. The tractor must be large enough so that ¾...
Technical data Sprinter 18 NT Working width (m) Transport width (m) 5.80 Transport height (m) 5.10 Length without SW (m) Length with SW 12000 SD (m) 17.50 Length with SW 17000 SD (m) 18.90 Length with SW 21000 SD (m) 18.50 Weight without SW down (kg) *) 17400...
The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame of the machine. Data on the type plate: Sitzenhof 1 Made in Germany D-92421 Schwandorf Maschinen GmbH www.horsch.com A-0: A-1: A-2: A-3: 1 Model designation 2 Serial number...
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16500 kg 16500 kg Gewicht Gewicht Werkstoff Werkstoff Halbzeugnorm Halbzeugnorm 01 Überarb.n. Mustermontage 13.12.19 01 Überarb.n. Mustermontage 13.12.19 Halbzeugname Halbzeugname Rev. Änderung Rev. Änderung Datum Name Datum Name Sprinter 18 NT M20 35001901 Sprinter 18 NT M20 35001901 0001 Subindex 0001...
Requirements for the tractor WARNING Risk of accident! Comply with the permissible values of the ¾ tractor for axle loads, total weight, ballasting, tyre load bearing capacity and air pressure. Verify the suitability of the tractor before com- ¾ missioning. The tractor must meet the following require- ments to be able to use the machine as intended: Implement attachment...
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Hydraulics Maximum system pressure 210 bar Oil grade Mineral hydraulic oil Number of dual-acting control units Pressureless return flow (max. 5 bar)
Hydraulics Marking of hydraulic hoses Symbols on the handles of the hydraulic cou- plings indicate the function of the respective WARNING hoses: Unintentional hydraulic movements may lead to severe accidents and injuries! Secure or lock the control units on the tractor. ¾...
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Fan 2 NOTE The following hydraulic movements are carried out via the hoses marked with Lift • Folding in • Retraction of cultivation tools • Fan flow •...
Lighting WARNING Traffic accidents caused by defective lighting. Ensure cleanliness and tight fit of the plug- ¾ and-socket connections. Check the lighting before setting off. ¾ Check warning boards and lighting equipment ¾ for cleanliness. 7-pin plug Rear light, right Lamp, blinker Lamp, taillight Lamp, brake light...
Loading work only by operators trained by Tyre pressure 4.0 bar HORSCH! Check the tyre pressure at regular inter- vals, adapt if necessary - see mainte- nance overview. Always plug in all hydraulic lines. Otherwise components could be damaged because of interconnected hydraulic functions.
Operation Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety notes in the chapter “Safety and prevention of accidents” as well as the accident prevention instructions! Commissioning / Tractor change Adapting the hose bracket During initial commissioning and when chang- Connecting / Parking ing the tractor, the machine must be adapted to the tractor.
4. Connect the hydraulic lines, see chapter Connecting Hydraulics. 5. Connect lighting and ISOBUS. The machine must be properly connected to a tractor before any machine movements. 6. Relieve the support and dismantle it. 7. Secure the support in the parking position with bolt and cotter pin.
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1. Drive with the tractor and machine up to the seed wagon and apply the brake. 2. Connect the seed wagon on the adjustable drawbar and secure it. 3. Connect the hydraulic lines for the fan. 4. Connect lighting, automatic tram line system and ISOBUS.
Make the following additional adjustments after Transport position connecting: 1. Fold the machine in completely, see section WARNING Folding in. Danger of road accidents caused by losing the 2. Switch off the E-Manager. machine or machine parts. 3. Check before starting to drive whether the Before driving off: machine has been properly connected and secured.
Parking Unhitching the machine from the tractor The machine can be parked temporarily in folded condition. DANGER Serious accidents from loss of stability! Park the machine only on a flat, paved sur- ¾ face. 1. Position the machine at a suitable location Park the machine only with empty hopper.
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Unhitching the seed wagon from the machine Unhitching the seed wagon from the tractor 1. Position the emptied machine at a suitable location and set the tractor brake. 2. Fold down the support and secure with bolt See operating instructions for the seed and cotter pin: ¾...
Folding Operate the control unit for folding and unfold ¾ the wings all the way. The inside wings unfold first. In the end po- sition the outer wing folding hydraulics are WARNING enabled. Dropping or lowering machine parts can cause Operate the control unit for lifting and raise severe crushing injuries etc.! ¾...
Cutting discs Drill tines The cutting discs in front of each tine cut harvest The drill tines are simply and robustly designed. residues or organic material. They are guided by the square brackets and pre- tensioned by the rubber elements and pressed into the soil.
Distributor Depending on the working width, the distributors are fitted with a different number of seed and fertiliser hoses. Distributor Maintenance and inspections Check the distributor regularly for foreign ¾ objects or blockage. Unscrew the distributor cover and check the outlets. Check all components regularly for leak tight- ¾...
Adjusting the working WARNING depth Risk of injury on the hydraulic cylinders! Limbs may be pinched or crushed by uninten- WARNING tional retraction of the piston rods. Hydraulic movements can lead to severe ac- When attaching or removing the clips the ¾...
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Pressure gauge coulter pressure (a) Bracket for aluminium clips not needed Coulter pressure too high: (b) Push rod The rollers may sink especially into loose soil ¾ or experience unnecessary loads. NOTE The rear support wheels are lifted temporarily • or constantly.
Limiting lifting out of the tines Lift the tines and thereby relieve the rollers. ¾ Insert the supplied adjustment lever (a) in ¾ The lifting travel of the tines at the headland can the recess and unlock the teeth against the be limited to the required degree, which results spring.
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Cutting discs hydraulic cylinder with aluminium clips Lifting the discs. ¾ Remove the clips from or place them on the ¾ hydraulic cylinders of the discs. Working without cutting discs Working without the discs is possible depending on the field conditions. Lift the tines and discs all the way.
Use in the field Unfold the machine, see Unfolding. ¾ Activate the fan. ¾ Set the lever road/field to Field. This transfers ¾ pressure to the wing pretension. (c) Setscrew Refer to the instructions for the E-Manager ¾ for the settings for sowing. After field work, set the lever Road/field again Lever Road (a) /Field (b) and pressure gauge ¾...
Checks before and during Work instructions sowing Working speed The sowing quality essentially depends on the The drill can be operated at working speeds up adjustments and checks made prior to and to 10 km/h. during drilling, as well as on regular care and maintenance of the machine.
Care and Cleaning Maintenance Clean the machine thoroughly at regular inter- vals and after the end of the season. WARNING NOTE Risk of injuries during maintenance work Do not clean electrical components and fan or Please observe the safety notes on care and ¾...
Maintenance intervals Storage The maintenance intervals are determined by If the machine is to be shut down for a longer many different factors. period of time: For example, the different operating conditions, weather impact, travel and working speeds, dust If possible, park the machine under a roof. ¾...
Maintenance overview Sprinter 12 / 18 NT Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose once connections as well as the hydraulic (e.g. because of material settlement or paint residues between connections.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Cutting discs Check for wear. daily Pneumatic system Distributor, seed hoses Leak tightness, kinks in hoses, chafing and blockage daily Steering axle • Check running of the axle behind the seed wagon or tractor. daily •...
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Rev. Änderung Datum Name Änderungen sind untersagt. 35001901 xpla Nummer Verantw. Normen (2x) Oberfläche Baugruppe 18.02.20 Freig. am 16500 kg Gewicht Werkstoff Halbzeugnorm 01 Überarb.n. Mustermontage 13.12.19 Halbzeugname Rev. Änderung Datum Name Sprinter 18 NT M20 35001901 0001 Subindex 0001...
Attention must be paid to all valid regulations. Decommissioning and waste disposal must only be carried out by operators who have been trained by HORSCH. Contact a waste disposal company, if this should be necessary.
Appendix Tightening torques NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guidelines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the • corresponding points in the operating instructions have priority. Screws and nuts must thereby not be treated with lubricant, since this would change the friction value. •...
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Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 diameter No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread thread thread thread 12.2...
Pneumatics – NOTE hose arrangement Outlets can be closed for double groove ¾ spacing when drilling maize. To this end, close all even-numbered (with The outflows on the distributor are allocated to rectangular frame) or odd-numbered (with the individual outlets on the rows of tines through round frame) outlets with the dummy plugs.
Index Accessories 6 Liability 4 Adjustable drawbar 21 Lighting 23,26,46 Lubrication 43 Lubrication points 47 Brake system 10 Maintenance 13,45 Cable 26 Maximum speed 9 Care 13 Checks 42 Cleaning 43 Packer 12 Clips 37 Parking 32 Commissioning 17,28 Plug 26 Control units 31,41 Pneumatic system 42,46 Coulter 18...
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Type approval 9 Type plate 19 Tyre size 18 Unfolding 34 Use in the field 11,41 Warranty 4 Waste disposal 48 Weight 18 Wheel nuts 45 Wheels 23 Wheels / brakes 46 Width 18 Working depth 37 Working width 18...
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All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Tel.: +49 94 31 7143-0 Sitzenhof 1 Fax: +49 94 31 7143-9200 92421 Schwandorf E-Mail: info@horsch.com www.horsch.com...
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