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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Taro 6 SL TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents 1 Introduction ............................Foreword ..............................Notes on representation........................... 1.2.1 Warning notes ..........................1.2.2 Instructions ..........................2 Service ..............................10 3 Safety and responsibility ........................11 Intended use ............................11 Operating Instructions ..........................11 Qualification of personnel ........................12 3.3.1 Groups of operators........................ - Page 4 Table of contents 6 Design..............................30 Overview..............................30 Hydraulics ..............................30 6.2.1 Marking of hydraulic hoses ......................32 Aluminium clips............................33 Lighting..............................34 7 Operation.............................. 35 Commissioning / Tractor change ......................35 Connecting / Parking ..........................36 7.2.1 Connecting ..........................36 7.2.2 Transport position........................
- Page 5 Table of contents 14 Care and maintenance .......................... 59 14.1 Maintenance overview ..........................59 14.1.1 After 10 operating hours ......................60 14.1.2 Before the season ........................60 14.1.3 During the season........................61 14.1.4 At the end of the season......................62 14.2 Clean the machine............................
- Page 6 Translation of EC Declaration of Conformity HORSCH Maschinen GmbH, Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf, Schwandorf, hereby declares in its sole responsibility as manufacturer that the following product: Sämaschine Type: Taro 6 SL conforms with the relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006/42/EC.
- Page 7 Please enter the corresponding data into the following list upon reception of the machine: Serial number: Machine type: Year of construction: Initial use: Accessories: Dealer address Name: Road: Place: Phone: Cust. No. Dealer: Cust. No. HORSCH 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en...
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Page 8: Introduction
Observe the safety notes! HORSCH will not assume liability for any damage or malfunctions resulting from fail- ure of complying with the operating instructions. Any person commissioned to performing tasks on or with the machine must read and apply the operating instructions. -
Page 9: Instructions
Introduction | 1 CAUTION Highlights a danger that can lead to injury if not avoided. Read all warning notes in these operating instructions! 1.2.2 Instructions NOTE Identifies important notes. Instructions for actions and their elements are marked by different symbols: ü... -
Page 10: Service
The customers' satisfaction with the machine and the company are of prime import- ance to HORSCH. The service staff of our sales partners and the service employees of HORSCH will al- ways be available for assistance with problems. The service staff require the following information to correct technical defects as quickly as possible: •... -
Page 11: Safety And Responsibility
• carrying out maintenance and/or repair work on a machine that has not been shut down or is not secured against restarting HORSCH does not assume any liability for damages resulting from the unintended use of the machine. 3.2 Operating Instructions... -
Page 12: Qualification Of Personnel
• Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting and repair Operator trained by Furthermore, for certain activities the corresponding personnel must have been trained by service personnel from HORSCH. HORSCH This refers to the following activities: • Loading and transport • Commissioning •... -
Page 13: Children In Danger
Safety and responsibility | 3 • Disposal Certain work concerning maintenance and repair must only be carried out by an ex- pert workshop. Such work is identified with the additional comment Workshop work. 3.4 Children in danger Children are not able to assess dangers and may behave unpredictably. Children are therefore especially endangered. -
Page 14: Safety In Operation
Ø The machine must only be put into operation after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. All protective features and safety equipment, such as detachable protective devices (wheel chocks, etc.), must be correctly in place and reliably functioning before the machine is put into operation. -
Page 15: Hitching And Uncoupling
Safety and responsibility | 3 If in doubt about the safety-relevant status of the machine, e.g. in case of leaking operating fluids, visible damage or unexpected changes in travel behaviour: Ø Immediately shut down and secure the machine. Ø If possible, locate and rectify the faults by following these operating instruc- tions. -
Page 16: Overhead Lines
3 | Safety and responsibility 3.7.5 Overhead lines When unfolding or folding in the wings, the machine may reach the height of over- head lines. Possible voltage flashover to the machine may cause fatal electric shock or fire. Ø Keep a safe distance to electric high voltage power lines with the wings folded and when unfolding or folding in the wings. -
Page 17: Changing Equipment / Wear Items
Structural changes not approved by HORSCH may affect the functionality and opera- tional safety of the machine and will void any warranty claim. HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and limb as well as property damages res- ulting from unapproved retrofitting and conversions. -
Page 18: Spare Parts
Spare parts and accessories which are not delivered by us have not been tested or approved by us. The installation or use of other than HORSCH products can therefore negatively af- fect the design characteristics of the machine and thus impair the safety of man and machine. -
Page 19: Danger Zone
All other maintenance and repair tasks, which are not described in the operating in- structions, must only be carried out by an authorized professional workshop or by an operator who has been trained by HORSCH for this purpose. 3.8 Danger zone... -
Page 20: Safety Stickers
3 | Safety and responsibility 3.9 Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards at dangerous points and are an im- portant part of the safety equipment of the machine. Missing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or even fatal injuries. 1. - Page 21 Safety and responsibility | 3 Shut the engine down and pull off the key before starting maintenance and repair work. 00380294 Do not climb on rotatable parts. Use mounting steps provided for this purpose. 00380299 Secure the machine with wheel chocks before uncoupling or parking.
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Page 22: Position Of Safety Stickers
3 | Safety and responsibility 3.9.1 Position of safety stickers The positions of the safety stickers depend on the equipment. Safety stickers with the addition "2x" can be found on either side of the machine. Position of safety stickers 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en... -
Page 23: Commissioning
4 Commissioning NOTE These work activities may be carried out only by persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. WARNING Increased danger of accidents during commissioning. Ø Observe the notes in the Safety chapter and familiarise yourself with the ma- chine! 4.1 Delivery... -
Page 24: Installation
4 | Commissioning 4. Secure the machine on a trailer or low loader with suitable securing means (e.g. Load straps or chains). 5. Attach lifting tackle only at the marked points. 4.3 Installation Instruction of the operator and initial installation of the machine will be carried out by our service engineers or distributors. -
Page 25: Technical Data
The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame or the hopper of the ma- chine. Data on the type plate: Made in Germany Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf Tel.: +49 9431 7143-0 www.horsch.com Model designation Serial number Year of construction Weight 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en... -
Page 26: Requirements On The Tractor
5 | Technical data 5.3 Requirements on the tractor WARNING Risk of accident from overloading the tractor. Ø Observe the permissible values of the tractor for axle loads, total weight, tyre load bearing capacity and air pressure. Ø Verify the suitability of the tractor before commissioning. The tractor must meet the following requirements to be able to use the machine as intended: Electrics / Control system... -
Page 27: Calculating The Ballasting
Technical data | 5 5.3.1 Calculating the ballasting The permissible total weight, the permissible axle loads and the tyre load bearing ca- pacity must not be exceeded when mounting or connecting implements. The front axle of the tractor must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the curb weight of the tractor. - Page 28 5 | Technical data Calculations 1. Calculation of minimum front ballasting with rear implement: ∙ ( + ) − ∙ + 0,2 ∙ ∙ Enter the result into the table. 2. Calculation of minimum rear ballasting with front implement ∙ − ∙...
- Page 29 Technical data | 5 Checking the calculations Check the calculated values additionally by weighing: Weigh the combination of tractor and towed or connected machine to determine the front and rear axle load. Compare the determined values with the calculated values. This includes: •...
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Page 30: Design
6 Design 6.1 Overview Taro 6 SL Packer Hydraulic cylinders for flaps TurboDisc seed bar Lighting Distributor tower 6.2 Hydraulics WARNING Risk of serious accidents and injuries from unintentional hydraulic movements! Ø Secure or lock the control units on the tractor. - Page 31 Design | 6 NOTE Ø Operate the machine with mineral-based hydraulic oil. Do not mix mineral oils with organic or ester oils. The hydraulic circulation of the tractor must contain mineral-based hydraulic oil. Ø Oil purity acc. to ISO 4406: 18/16/13 Ø...
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Page 32: Marking Of Hydraulic Hoses
6 | Design 6.2.1 Marking of hydraulic hoses Symbols on the handles of the hydraulic couplings indicate the function of the re- spective hoses: Folding NOTE The following hydraulic movements are carried out via the hoses marked with +: Lift Folding Retraction of cultivation tools Fan flow... -
Page 33: Aluminium Clips
Design | 6 6.3 Aluminium clips The aluminium clips are plugged on the piston rods of hydraulic cylinders depending on the operating states. Different aluminium clips The thickness of the clips differs according to colour: Colour blue yellow black Silver Thickness 7 mm 10 mm... -
Page 34: Lighting
6 | Design 6.4 Lighting 7-pin plug Rear light, right Lamp, blinker Lamp, tail light Lamp, brake light Rear light, left Lamp, brake light Lamp, tail light Lamp, blinker Number Designation Colour Function yellow Blinker left 54 g white Earth green Blinker right 58 R... -
Page 35: Operation
7 Operation WARNING Ø Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety notes in the chapter "Safety and Introduction" as well as the accident preven- tion regulations! 7.1 Commissioning / Tractor change During initial commissioning and when changing the tractor, the machine must be adapted to the tractor. -
Page 36: Connecting / Parking
7 | Operation Sleeve at the left Row spacing Sleeve at the right Position of the in travel direction in travel direction upper link 125 mm 87.5 mm 150 mm 17.5 mm 80 mm 250 mm 62.5 mm 30 mm 300 mm 87.5 mm WARNING... -
Page 37: Transport Position
Operation | 7 NOTE Ø Check all plug-and-socket connections (hydraulic, electric and pneumatic) for cleanliness and firm seating. Dirty connectors will contaminate the flowing media. The connectors there- fore become worn and this results in malfunctions and failures in the connec- ted assembly groups. -
Page 38: Parking
7 | Operation NOTE Ø Make sure before driving on public roads that the machine meets all respect- ive applicable national road traffic regulations. Make the following additional adjustments after connecting: 1. Lift the machine. 2. Fold the machine completely, see section Folding in. 3. -
Page 39: Folding
Operation | 7 Pneumatics – quick-release locks NOTE Ø Clean the machine and prepare properly before parking it for an extended period; see chapter Care and Maintenance. 7.3 Folding WARNING Serious crushing due to lowering / dropping machine parts Ø No persons may stay under raised machine parts. Ø... -
Page 40: Turbodisc Coulter
8 TurboDisc coulter 8.1 Overview Coulter unit Rubber bearing for coulter body (maintenance free) Coulter discs Uniformer Press roller Harrow Coulter pressure adjustment (manual) The seed is placed with the coulters: • The coulter discs (3) cut through the seedbed and expose the seed horizon. •... -
Page 41: Wear
TurboDisc coulter | 8 NOTE Ø With wet or loose soils the pre-tension of the coulter discs must not be too high to make sure that the discs will not block up and wear unevenly. Ø The coulter discs must be slightly preloaded at the cutting edge. However, turning them easily without extra force must still be possible. -
Page 42: Press Roller Scraper
8 | TurboDisc coulter 8.2.5 Press roller scraper The scraper can be re-adjusted if worn. 1. Loosen screw (A) to readjust. 2. Adjust the scraper via the slot. Press roller scraper 3. Move the scraper as close as possible towards the press roller (approx. 2 mm distance). -
Page 43: Rubber Mounting
TurboDisc coulter | 8 Adjusting the press roller If depth guidance by the press rollers cannot be assured on soft or sandy soils, they can be replaced by press rollers with a width of 7.5 cm (option). 8.2.8 Rubber mounting NOTE Ø... -
Page 44: Maintenance
8 | TurboDisc coulter Ø Increase the angle of attack (aggressiveness): Slightly lift the seed bar and screw down the screw (2) in the upper position behind the harrow. Ø Adjust all harrows equally. 8.2.10 Maintenance Ø Check press rollers for condition, light movement and tight fit. Ø... -
Page 45: Tightening Torques On The Turbodisc Coulter
TurboDisc coulter | 8 8.3 Tightening torques on the TurboDisc coulter 20 Nm 20 Nm 120 Nm 55 Nm 38 Nm 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en... -
Page 46: Setting The Drilling Depth
9 Setting the drilling depth 1. Adjust the drilling depth over the length of the upper link on the tractor. The longer the upper link, the deeper the seed is placed. 2. Adjust the coulter pressure via the cranks. The harder the soil and the deeper the seed is to be placed, the higher the re- quired coulter pressure. -
Page 47: Setting The Bout Markers
10 Setting the bout markers WARNING Risk of injury from the bout marker. Ø Order persons to leave the slewing range of the bout markers. When installing for the first time, the bout markers must be set to working width. Marking takes place in relation to the centre of the tractor. -
Page 48: Adjusting The Aggressiveness
10 | Setting the bout markers 10.1 Adjusting the aggressiveness Bout marker disc adjustment 1. Adjust the aggressiveness of the bout markers according to the soil conditions. 2. To do so, loosen the hexagon screws (A), adjust the bout marker disc by turn- ing the offset rod and retighten the hexagon screws (A). -
Page 49: Optional Equipment
11 Optional equipment 11.1 Seed flow monitoring The seed flow sensors enable the monitoring of up to 120 seed and fertiliser hoses. The sensors are connected in series, and the numbers indicate the order. In case of an alarm, these sensor numbers help when troubleshooting the hoses. If the monitored seed hoses are also fitted with flaps for the tram line control, these numbers must also be entered in a list on the terminal in the menu for tram line rhythm. -
Page 50: Depth Setting
11 | Optional equipment 11.2.1 Depth setting The pre-emergence markers can be adjusted in 4 stages: • Stage 1 - flattest position • Stage 4 - deepest position Ø Loosen the cotter pin (1). Ø Set the desired level by turning the handle (2). Ø... -
Page 51: Track Loosener
Optional equipment | 11 11.3 Track loosener The machine can be fitted with track loosener tines to loosen the tractor tracks. WARNING Risk of injury from components under mechanical stress. Ø Do not dismantle the springs on the track loosening tines! NOTE Ø... -
Page 52: Pneumatic System
12 Pneumatic system 12.1 Hose assembly The following table depicts the pneumatic systems for the various coulter spacings and tower variants. Row spacing – Number Single tower Dual tower of coulters 125 mm – 48 coulter Ø 140 mm 2 x Ø 110 mm 150 mm –... - Page 53 Pneumatic system | 12 Distributor outlet Coulter Pneumatic hose assembly single tower 150 mm Distributor outlet Coulter Pneumatic hose assembly single tower 250 mm 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en...
- Page 54 12 | Pneumatic system Distributor outlet Coulter Pneumatic hose assembly single tower 300 mm left right Distributor outlet Coulter Pneumatic hose assembly dual tower 125 mm 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en...
- Page 55 Pneumatic system | 12 left right Distributor outlet Coulter Pneumatic hose assembly dual tower 125 mm – selective left right Distributor outlet Coulter Pneumatic hose assembly dual tower 150 mm 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en...
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Page 56: Distributor
12 | Pneumatic system left right Distributor outlet Coulter Pneumatic hose assembly dual tower 150 mm – selective 12.2 Distributor Distributor tower Depending on the design and working width of the machine the seed system is equipped with one or two distributor towers. For machines with two distributor towers, fertiliser can be placed in addition to seed. -
Page 57: Tram Line Control Flaps
Pneumatic system | 12 12.3 Tram line control flaps The distributor is equipped with flaps for the tram line control. Tram line valves on distributor tower The arrangement of the flaps depends on the • working width of the drill •... -
Page 58: Disposal
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. 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en... -
Page 59: Care And Maintenance
The machine has been designed and built to offer maximum performance, economy and operator friendliness under a vast variety of operating conditions. Prior to delivery, the machine was checked at the factory and by the HORSCH sales partner to ensure the optional condition of the machine. -
Page 60: After 10 Operating Hours
14 | Care and maintenance 14.1.1 After 10 operating hours Maintenance location Work instructions Retighten all screw and plug- Even firmly tightened screw and hydraulic connections may loosen. in connections as well as the hydraulic connections. Retighten all wheel nuts initially after 10 hours or 50 km. -
Page 61: During The Season
Care and maintenance | 14 14.1.3 During the season Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Machine in general Frame and frame connecting Check condition and firm seating daily parts Wear items Replace all wear items when the • wear limits have been reached •... -
Page 62: At The End Of The Season
14 | Care and maintenance 14.1.4 At the end of the season Maintenance location Work instructions Complete machine Perform care and cleaning work; do not spray plastic parts with oil or similar. Spray the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinder with a suitable corrosion protection agent. -
Page 63: Lubricating The Machine
Ø Observe the operating instructions of the grease gun used. Lubrication points – number of lubrication points in parentheses (lubricating grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) Flap bearing bolt (A) lubricate (4) 40 h Lubrication points Taro 6 SL 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en... -
Page 64: Packer
14 | Care and maintenance 14.5 Packer 1. Check the packer bearings for firm seating. 2. Check the packer shafts for free rotation. 3. Lubricate the packer bearings at regular intervals. 4. Check packer segments for wear, deformation and breakage. 5. -
Page 65: Tightening Torque
15 Tightening torque NOTE Ø The tightening torques only serve as guidelines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the corresponding points in the operating instructions have pri- ority. Ø Screws and nuts must not be treated with lubricants, since this would change the friction value. -
Page 66: Inch Screws
15 | Tightening torque 2.00 1160 1360 3.00 1000 1570 1840 2.00 1200 1700 1990 3.50 1500 2130 2500 2.00 1060 1670 2370 2380 15.2 Inch screws Tightening torques – inch screws in Nm Screw diameter Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 No marks on head 3 marks on head... - Page 67 Notes 60026505 • 1 • 09/2020 • en...
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- Page 70 All details on technical specifications and illustrations are approximate and non-binding. Subject to technical product revisions.
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