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LEHNER SuperVario ® Operating instructions with spare parts list LAS 4 controller Software from Version 3.6 onwards Last updated: July 2019 Serial number: ..............Software version: ............. Original operating instructions...
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Operating instructions LEHNER GmbH Maschinenbau Haeuslesae cker 14 D-89198 Westerstetten, Germany Tel.: +49 7348 9596-22 Fax: +49 7348 9596-40 www.lehner.eu info@lehner.eu This document must not be distributed, duplicated or utilised, nor may its content be communicated without express permission. Compensation will be sought for all breaches. All rights reserved in...
2. Starting up the SuperVario® ................. 8 2.1 Mounting the frame ............... 8 2.2 Electrical connection ..............8 2.3 Attaching the SuperVario® ............9 2.4 Mounting the control panel ............10 3. Operating the SuperVario® .................. 11 3.1 Controls on the control panel ............11 3.2 Information shown on the display ..........
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4.11 Checks ..................24 4.12 Spreading width and turning procedure ........24 4.13 Setting the auto-dose (special accessory) ........ 26 4.14 Operating the SuperVario® in automatic mode ......28 5. Maintenance and cleaning ..........31 5.1 Maintenance ................31 5.2 Cleaning ..................32 6.
What you should know 1.1 Foreword Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for the confidence you have placed in us. With the SuperVario® you have acquired a high-quality and inno- vative product. Thanks to its advanced design, meticulous material selection, state-of-the art manufacturing techniques and the precision work of our employees, this equipment meets all efficiency, quality, reliability and value requirements.
Rusted bearings are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Prior to assembly: Check your SuperVario® on receipt for any damage caused in transit. Any such damage must be reported to the manufacturer within 24 hours of receipt.
• Comply with the regulations of the spreading material manufacturer. • Compliance with the instructions of the respective spreading material manufacturer is essential. • LEHNER Agrar GmbH cannot accept any liability for the storage and application of the spreading material.
Starting up the SuperVario® Starting up the SuperVario® 2.1 Mounting the frame The SuperVario® can be screwed on directly or attached by means of an auxiliary bracket. Mounting holes are provided on the back of the frame. The delivery height can be found in the spreading charts (1.00 - 1.30 m).
Operating instructions 2.3 Attaching the SuperVario® 1. Check that the hopper fits well in the hopper platform. 2. Using screws, attach the supplied impact plate (arrow) perpendicular to the spreader. 3. Check that the SuperVario® is securely attached. Note: The handles (2x) can be fitted in the holes provided for them to make the machine easier and better to handle. Important:...
Operating instructions Starting up the SuperVario® 2.4 Mounting the control panel Caution! Ensure that the cable is not routed over any sharp edges. Important! Make sure that you use only the battery cable supplied. 1. Mount the support for the control console in the vehicle cab.
Operating the SuperVario® Operating instructions Operating the SuperVario® 3.1 Controls on the control panel Speed Slide Switching on / off Display Opening and closing the slide Slide open: green LED lights up Slide closed: yellow LED lights up Empty indicator Switch to change between speed and slide...
Operating instructions Operating the SuperVario® 3.2 Information shown on the display Speed > Drehz. Slide Schieber Arrow denotes the active line Spreading disc speed OK sign for open slide Slide opening Blockade Teller Disc blockage Schieb n. auf Slide not open...
Operating the SuperVario® Operating instructions 3.3 Switching on / off Danger! The drive motor starts immediately when switched on. Make sure that no-one is in the danger area when you switch the system on. Press the button. > Speed The speed of the spreading disc and Slide the slide opening are displayed.
Operating instructions Operating the SuperVario® Remove blockage: Switch off the motor. Manually turn the spreading disc or empty the hopper. 3.4 Setting the speed If necessary, press the button to select > Speed the speed. Slide The arrow points to the first line in the display. Press the + or - button to set the speed.
Operating the SuperVario® Operating instructions 3.5 Adjusting the slider opening If necessary, press the button to select Speed the slide; the arrow points to the second line in the display. > Slide Press the + or - button to set the slide opening.
Operating instructions Operating the SuperVario® Switch off the machine. Press and hold the button for switching between speed and slide and the + button to switch the machine on. Keep all three buttons pressed for about 3 seconds. The slide performs its reference run.
Operating the SuperVario® Operating instructions 3.9 Setting the agitator Because grasses, in contrast to seeds with their grain structure, have very poor flow properties, the agitator must be adjusted accordingly. Setting for grasses: Upper stirring shaft on one side Lower stirring shaft at a ratio of 2/3 or 1/3...
Operating instructions Operating the SuperVario® 3.11 Calibrating the empty indicator Caution! Machine automatically calibrates the empty indicator. Risk of injury! Danger! The drive motor starts immediately when switched on. Make sure that no-one is in the danger area when you switch the system on.
Settings and displays Operating instructions Settings and displays The control element can be used to make the following settings: Language Empty indicator selection EHR signal EHR cycle Empty indicator adjustment Spreader type Number of spreaders Motor selection 4.1 Making settings Switch off the machine.
Operating instructions Settings and displays 4.3 Selecting the empty indicator Press the + or - button to select the Empty indicator 1 empty indicator: One disc From spreading disc resistance via ag- itator motor with soft agitator via exter- nal empty indicator – not programmed or empty indicator switched off.
Settings and displays Operating instructions 4.5 Setting the EHR cycle In the headland manager (optional accessory), you can set how often the slide should open and close depending on the lifting and lowering of the hydraulics. The EHR cycle can be set to a maximum of 10 runs. 4.6 Adjusting the empty indicator Depending on the requirement and spreading material, the empty indicator can be set to respond earlier or later.
Settings and displays 4.7 Displaying the spreader type The controller is intended for various spreaders. The SuperVario® is programmed at the factory. You can operate several LEHNER spreaders with this control unit. Press the toggle switch: the setting Spreader type is saved.
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Settings and displays Operating instructions 7-pin socket 1. Connect the connecting cable of the control panel to the 7-pin signal plug of the tractor. 2. Set the EHR signal of the spreader depending on whether the tractor emits the hydraulic signal when lifting or lowering. Sensor signal 1.
Operating instructions Settings and displays 4.11 Checks Voltage check In order to check the operating voltage (in V), the spreader must be on and the hopper filled. Press the button for 5 seconds. Voltage 14.0 V The operating voltage is displayed for 8 seconds. Factory recommendation min.
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Speed in km/h x spreading width in m Output rate in kg/ha x speed in km/h x spreading width in m discharge volume in kg/min To set your SuperVario® spreader precisely, we recommend using our LEHNER spreading app. Download this free of charge at:...
Operating instructions Settings and displays 4.13 Setting the auto-dose (special accessory) Press the buttons. > Speed The speed of the spreading disc Slide and the slide opening are displayed. The slide is always closed at switch-on. Press the button. AUTO The selected spreading material, the working width, and the output rate in kg/ha are displayed.
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Settings and displays Operating instructions Press the button to confirm the choice of working width. Output rate kg/ha "flashes". Press the + or - button to set the output rate. Press the button to confirm the output rate in kg/ha. The control panel is programmed for automatic operation. The selected spreading material, the working width, and the output rate in kg/ha are displayed. Hold the button down for at least 5 sec.
4.14 Operating the SuperVario® in automatic mode Connect the speed signal (GPS receiver or 7-pin signal socket). The stored table value continues to appear in the display. The quantity...
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Settings and displays Operating instructions Press the button. > Speed The speed of the spreading disc and Slide the slide opening are displayed. The slide is always closed at switch-on. Press the button. AUTO The selected spreading material, the working width, and the output rate in kg/ha are displayed.
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Operating instructions Settings and displays If the travel speed is lower than the White value stored in the spreading chart in mustard 2 km the controller, the message "Too slow" Too slow appears in the display. The minimum speed stored in the spreading chart is included in the calculation, not the actual travel speed.
Maintenance and cleaning Operating instructions Maintenance and cleaning 5.1 Maintenance The dosing device and slide should be inspected and cleaned from time to time. In particular, spreading material with a high dust content can cause the slide unit to clog. 1.
Operating instructions Maintenance and cleaning 5.2 Cleaning The hopper can be almost fully emptied by means of the residual discharge. 1. Unscrew the hopper. 2. Clean the spreader and hopper using a brush.
SuperVario® Type: 70/110/170 Function: The SuperVario® is a spreader for spreading slug pellets, grasses and catch crops such as mustard, phacelia, oil radish, and tur- nips. It is produced in three sizes. These differ in the hopper capacity, 70, 110 and 170 litres. There is a mixing shaft on the spreading disc which protrudes into the hopper.
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Source of the applied other technical standards and specifi cations: EN ISO 12100-1:2003-11 Safety of Machinery – Basic concepts; general principles for design – Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology Westerstetten, 12.04.2009 Signature Place, date Helmut Lehner...
The serial number of the spreader is applied to the rear of the frame. Note the serial number in these oper- ating instructions so that it is readily available for inquiries. The hardware and software versions are LEHNER GmbH briefly displayed when the control panel LAS4 V3.6 is switched on. SuperVario...
Operating instructions Appendix 6.3 Distribution box reference list Control cable Junction box white brown green yellow Spreading disc motor blue grey pink blue black Agitator motor violet Slide motor grey/pink red/blue brown/green white/yellow yellow/brown white/green...
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