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LEHNER MiniVario ® Operating instructions with parts list Control LAS 3 Software from version 2.1 Status: June 2009 Serial number: ..............Software version: ...............
Table of contents What you should know ............4 1.1 Foreword ....................4 1.2 About these operating instructions ............4 1.3 Intended use................... 5 1.4 Warranty ....................5 1.5 About your safety ................... 6 Starting up the MiniVario ..........7 ® 2.1 Mounting the frame ................7 2.2 Electrical connection ................
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Table of contents Settings and displays ............17 4.1 Undertaking settings................17 4.2 Language ..................... 17 4.3 Selecting the empty indicator ............... 18 4.4 Setting signal for electronic lifting gear control (EHR) ......18 4.5 Adjusting the empty indicator ............... 19 4.6 Displaying the spreader type ..............
1 What you should know 1.1 Foreword Thank you for placing your trust in us. We congratulate you on your decision. With the MiniVario , you have acquired a high-quality and ® innovative product. Thanks to its advanced design, meticulous material selection, state- of-the art manufacturing techniques and the precision work of our employees, this device meets all efficiency, quality, reliability and value requirements.
1 What you should know 1.3 Intended use The MiniVario is used exclusively for spreading fertiliser, catch crops, ® grass, granulates, salt and seed. 1.4 Warranty We provide a guarantee of 6 months and warranty of 24 months on the MiniVario ®...
1 What you should know 1.5 About your safety • Carefully read and observe these operating instructions before use. Always keep these instructions to hand at the point of use. • Observe the accident prevention regulations, safety and operating regulations and the regulations for environmental protection. •...
2 Starting up the MiniVario ® 2.1 Mounting the frame The MiniVario can be screwed on directly or an auxiliary bracket used. ® Mounting holes are provided on the back of the framework. The recommended delivery height is approx. 0.60 m. The MiniVario can be attached at the front or rear both on the tractor or ®...
2 Starting up the MiniVario ® 2.3 Mounting the MiniVario ® Check whether the hopper fits well in the hopper platform. Using screws, attach the included deflector plate (arrow) to the spreader. MiniVario Check that the is securely attached. ®...
2 Starting up the MiniVario ® 2.4 Mounting the control panel Caution, risk of short circuits! Ensure that the cable is not routed over any sharp edges. Mount support for the control panel in the vehicle cabin. Plug the control panel cable into the 3-pin plug 1 of the carrier vehicle.
3 Operating the MiniVario ® 3.1 Controls on the control panel Switching on / off Display Opening and closing the slide Slide open: green LED lights up Slide closed: yellow LED lights up Setting the speed or slide opening Switch to change between speed and slide Empty indicator...
3 Operating the MiniVario ® 3.2 The display > Slide Arrow denotes the active line Spreading disc speed Slide opening OK sign for open slide Disc blocking Slide not open Error messages, also see Troubleshooting chapter.
3 Operating the MiniVario ® 3.3 Switching on / off Risk of injury! The drive motor starts immediately when switched on. Make sure the danger area is clear when starting. Press the button. > Speed The speed of the spreading disc and Slide the slide opening is displayed.
3 Operating the MiniVario ® Risk of injury! Never open the hopper or touch the spreading disc when the drive motor is running. Switch off the drive motor and ensure that the motor is stopped before opening the hopper or touching the spreading disc.
3 Operating the MiniVario ® 3.5 Setting the slide opening If necessary, press the button to select the Speed slide. The arrow points to the second line > Slide in the display. Press the button to adjust the slide opening. You can take the required slide opening from the spreading chart.
3 Operating the MiniVario ® 3.7 Performing the slide reference run The slide motor and control panel are adjusted to one another at the factory. The setting can be lost over time or when replacing the control panel. Switch off the machine. Press and hold down the button for switching between speed and slide and the + button while also pressing the On button for around 3...
3 Operating the MiniVario ® 3.9 Setting spreading zone You can set the zone within which the spreading material is to be spread. This allows you to spread the material on one side for example when the carrier vehicle is following the driving line. Spread spreading material in left-hand direction of travel (when mounted at the rear): turn spindle (arrow) clockwise.
4 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 4.1 Making settings Switch off the machine. Press and hold down both buttons Language at the same time while pressing English...
4 Settings and displays 4.3 Selecting the empty indicator Press the button to select the empty Empty ind. indicator. One disc Via spreading disc resistance (1), via mixer motor (2) with soft mixer, via external empty indicator (3) - not programmed empty indicator switched off (0).
4 Settings and displays 4.5 Adjusting the empty indicator Depending on requirements and spreading material, the empty indicator can be set to respond earlier or later. The value for the empty indicator to switch on (if the spreading material falls below a certain fill level) can be adjusted from -50 to +50. Note: Depending on the spreading material or material humidity, the remainder level may vary somewhat.
4 Settings and displays 4.6 Displaying the spreader type Control is provided for various spreaders. The Polaro is programmed at the factory as this program is valid for the ® MiniVario ® Press toggle switch: setting saved, next Spread. type 0 menu item POLARO press main switch: setting saved and...
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4 Settings and displays 7-pin plug Connect the connecting cable of the control panel to the 7-pin signal plug of the carrier vehicle. Set the EHR signal of the carrier vehicle depending on whether the tractor emits the hydraulic signal when lifting or lowering. Sensor signal Mount the sensor in the joint area of the drift arm.
4 Settings and displays 4.8 Controls Voltage check To check the operating voltage (in V), the spreader must be on. Press the toggle switch for 5 seconds. Voltage 14.0 V The operating voltage is displayed for 8 seconds. Performance check The motor is set at the factory.
4 Settings and displays 4.9 Spreading width and turning procedure Turning Put the spreader in the carton or put the carton over the spreader to catch the spreading material. Due to the pull, the speed of the spreading disc used in practice must be set.
5 Maintenance and cleaning 5.1 Maintenance Dosing device/slide The dosing device and slide should be inspected and cleaned at regular intervals depending on use and the spreading material used. If using very fine spreading material in particular, the slide unit may clog. Risk of injury! Always wear goggles and gloves when using compressed air for cleaning purposes.
5 Maintenance and cleaning Drive motor The spreading disc's drive motor should be cleaned and greased at the end of the season to extend the motor's service life. Carry out this maintenance work correctly otherwise the manufacturer's warranty may be invalidated. Motor viewed from below Remove mixer plug.
6 Appendix 6.1 EC declaration of conformity EC Declaration of conformity In accordance with EC Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC LEHNER Maschinenbau GmbH Häuslesäcker 14 D-89198 Westerstetten Tel: (+49) 07348/9596-22 Fax: (+49) 07348/9596-40 www.lehner.eu info@lehner.eu declare that the MiniVario ® to which this declaration refers complies with the relevant health and safety requirements of EC Directives 9368/EEC and 89/336/EEC and the requirements of the relevant EC Directives.
The serial number of the spreader is located on the back of the framework. Note the serial number in these operating instructions so that it is readily available for inquiries. The hardware and software versions LEHNER GmbH are briefly displayed when the control LAS3 V2.1 panel is connected. Note the software version in these operating instructions so that it is readily available for inquiries.
6 Appendix 6.3 Distribution box reference list Legend Steuerkabel Control cable Zuleitung Bedienteil Control panel gelb yellow grau grey supply line Verteilerdose Junction box Batteriekabel Battery cable blau blue Motor Streuteller Spreading disc weiss white rosa pink motor Motor Rührwerk Mixer motor braun brown...
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6 Appendix 6.5 Parts list Designation Quantity Material Size Sealing cap Plastic Reinforcement plate Load relief roof Hopper Plastic 70/105/170 ltr. Counter bearing for agitator Plastic Extra hopper bracket Discharge cover Plastic Control panel Upper part of bracket Steel Lower part of bracket Steel Plug with cable for mixer motor Mixer motor...
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6 Appendix 6.5 Parts list Designation Quantity Material Size Hopper seal Rubber Hopper platform Plastic 150X150X15 Dosage slide, top 150X150X2 Slide Slide guide 2.5 mm Dosage slide at bottom Plastic 150X150X2 Gaiter Plastic Slide guide Plastic Star grip nut Plastic / VA Cover plate with seal VA/rubber Hopper bracket...
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