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User manual and parts Manual ® Verti-Drain Model 7120 Serial number: Translation of the original operating instructions ATTENTION: TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THIS MACHINE AND TO BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS, IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO READ THIS USER MANUAL THOROUGHLY ®...
FOREWORD ® Congratulations on your purchase of the Verti-Drain . To ensure the long and safe use of ® this Verti-Drain , it is of the utmost importance for all those who will be using it to read and understand this user manual. Operation of this machine is not safe without full knowledge of the content of the manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ® The design of the Verti-Drain allows for safe use. However, this is only possible if the user fully observes the safety instructions given in this manual. Read and understand the manual before (Fig. 1) starting to use the Verti-Drain. Fig.
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® Before each use, inspect the Verti-Drain for loose bolts/nuts/parts. If present, inspect the hydraulic hoses regularly and replace them if they are damaged or show signs of wear. The replacement hoses must meet the manufacturer’s technical specifications. Always relieve the pressure from the hydraulic installation, if present, before carrying out any work on it.
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(6) Before embarking on any job, all persons operating the ® Verti-Drain must be familiar with its functions and operating elements. ® Connect the Verti-Drain to the vehicle that will pull it exactly according to the instructions (Danger of injury!) Before driving off, make sure you have a clear view both nearby and far away.
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(7) Location of safety stickers. (Fig. 7) Fig. 7 Used oil/grease is harmful to the environment; dispose of it according to locally applicable regulations.
CONTENTS Section Description Page Foreword Guarantee conditions Registration card Safety instructions Technical data First installation, removing the machine from the pallet General parts list The power take-off shaft The length of the power take-off shaft Use of the power take-off shaft Slip coupling information and maintenance Adjusting the working depth Pin angle adjustment...
TECHNICAL DATA Model 7120 Working width 2.0 m (79”) Working depth Up to 200 mm (8”) Tractor speed measured at 500 rpm PTO-shaft speed Hole separation 65 mm (2.6”) Up to 1.9 km/hr (1.18 mph) Hole separation 90 mm (3-1/2”) Up to 2.6 km/hr (1.62 mph) Hole separation 130 mm (5.1”) Up to 3.7 km/hr (2.3 mph)
Fig. 8 2.0 FIRST INSTALLATION, REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM THE PALLET The machine is standing vertically on the pallet. To remove the pallet and lay the machine horizontally, carry out the following steps (see fig. 8): 1. Open the rear cover 2.
Fig. 9 3.0 GENERAL PARTS LIST Figure 9 shows some important parts: 1. Safety decal RA, read user manual before use / Toolbox with tools and manual. 2. Safety sticker 911.280.402: keep a distance of at least 4 metres from the machine. Stop the engine before carrying out repairs or adjustments.
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4.0 The PTO shaft The PTO shaft is a very important part. It provides the driving force from the tractor and – if installed, used, and maintained correctly – ensures safe use of the machine. The PTO shaft has its own CE certificate. Make sure to read the PTO shaft manual. It is located on the PTO shaft itself.
4.2 OPERATION OF THE PTO SHAFT To ensure correct operation of the PTO, check the following items: 1. During operation, the angle of the joints must never be greater than 30 degrees. 2. The rotating points should be aligned. 3. The overlap of the sleeves must be at least 150 mm. 4.
Fig. 11 Fig. 12 5.0 OPERATING-DEPTH ADJUSTMENT The operating depth can be adjusted when the machine is lifted, see fig. 11. Loosen nuts 1 one turn on both sides of the machine. Then turn spindle 3 in or out. Each rotation is 4 mm (0.160”). Label 2 on the side of the machine indicates the depth setting.
7.0 DRIVING SPEED Fig. 13 The hole separation D, fig. 13, in the driving direction is determined by the drive speed. The ® Verti-Drain does not require creep gear. If the client wants a small hole distance, however, it must be possible to ride slowly enough, which depends on the tractor. The input speed of the PTO shaft may not exceed 500 rpm.
8.0 START PROCEDURE Fig. 14 The start procedure is VERY important. If this procedure is not followed exactly as described below, serious damage may occur to the machine. The start procedure is as follows, see fig. 1. Drive to the place where you want to start. 2.
® 9.0 OPERATION OF THE VERTI-DRAIN Before the Verti-Drain® is used in the field, the following should be checked: 1. Are there any loose objects in the field? Remove these first. 2. Are there any slopes? The maximum slope this machine can work on is 20 degrees. Always work downhill.
12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Machine vibrates Crankshaft turns irregularly Machine not at 90 degrees. Angles of the PTO joints are different. Joints of PTO are not in line. Heavy conditions Adjust the operating depth. Transmission in position 1. Use thinner/shorter pins.
Crankshaft problems. Big-end nuts come loose Eliminate the vibration, see vibration. Crankshaft bearing worn. Incorrectly installed after repair. Remove, clean, use Loctite. Rear roller vibrates. Rear roller locked Unlock it. Rear roller is raised when Change the rotational speed of pricking with hollow pins the PTO.
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Use SAE 140 After every 500 operating hours. 14.0 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Redexim, Utrechtseweg 127, 3702 AC Zeist, The Netherlands, declare entirely on our own responsibility that the product: ® VERTI-DRAIN MODEL 7120, WITH MACHINE NUMBER AS INDICATED ON THE...
15.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ® Generally speaking, the Verti-Drain is not a complicated machine. A number of technical items will be explained. If you have additional questions, contact your dealer who will be happy to provide assistance. 9 10 11 Fig. 15 15.1 THE CRANKSHAFT The crankshaft assembly is shown in figure 16.
15.1.2 REPLACEMENT OF AN OIL-RETAINING RING Figure 15 shows a view of the crankshaft assembly. Proceed as follows to replace an oil- retaining ring in the gearbox: Remove nuts 2 and 3 on the same crank element 6 which is the closest to the gearbox (and is positioned the same way as the crank element 10 on the gearbox), which may be very tight if fastened with Loctite.
15.2 TORQUE VALUES Figure 16 shows the torque values for the most important bolts/nuts. The bolts and nuts for which no values are given must be tightened with the same torque as similar bolts and nuts. When bolts and nuts come loose, Loctite may be used to prevent this from occurring again. 15.3 ALIGNING AN ELEMENT If an element is no longer in line with the adjacent elements, the alignment can be corrected as follows: (Zie fig.
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Penetration sequence: 1 => 2 => 3 => 4 => 5 => 6 => 7 => 8 => 9 => 10 Big end pin Big end pin nut side head side Big end pin Big end pin head side Big end pin nut side nut side Big end pin...
• For the 18 mm (3/4”) pins, number 211.712.004 The Verti-Drain 7120 is equipped standard with a pre-mounted main beam on which the turf hold-down fingers can be mounted. The kit consists of a set of turf hold-down fingers for 12 mm (1/2”) or 18 mm (3/4”) pins and the mounting material consisting of a number of bolts and nuts.
16.1 OPTIONS, PINS Pins are essential for the correct operation of the machine. There are various pins available for this machine; see the parts page for a complete overview. In general, the pins can be divided into two categories: solid and hollow pins. We advise you to use only original pins because they are completely adapted to the machine.
Always use pins with the same diameter and length. Replace a bent pin immediately. If this is not done, the machine can become unstable. Do not use thicker and/or longer pins than we supply. Shorter (ground off) pins can be used when shallower pricking is desired. Be aware that the operating depth indicated on the decal is only accurate when the maximum length of the pin is used.
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