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FEED CAR VMP-10 T015 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE SYMBOL /TYPE: T015 KTM NUMBER: 0826-299-701-509 FACTORY NUMBER: S Z B V M 1 0 X X...
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VMP 10. If information contained in the instruction appears not fully comprehensible it should be turned for help to the sales point in which the tractor has been purchased or to the Manufacturer. Manufacturer’s address: PRONAR Sp. z o.o. ul. Mickiewicza 101A 17-210 Narew Telephone numbers:...
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Information, description of threats and precautions as well as recommendations and orders connected with safety of use, in contents of the instruction, are distinguished with the sign: or preceded with the word „ATTENTION". Non-compliance with recommendations described in the manual creates danger for life and health of operators or strangers. Particularly important information and recommendations the observance of which is utterly necessary are distinguished in the text with this sign: or preceded with the word „CAUTION”.
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EC Declaration of Conformity We, PRONAR Sp. z o.o, do hereby declare with full responsibility, that the machine: MACHINE: FEED CAR VMP-10 TYPE: T015 FACTORY NO.: ……………………………………. the following declaration refers to, meets the requirements of the Directive 98/37/WE of the...
TABLE OF CONTENT 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 IDENTIFICATION ..................1.2 1.2 APPROPRIATION ..................1.3 1.3 EQUIPMENT ....................1.4 1.4 WARRANTY TERMS..................1.4 1.5 TRANSPORTATION..................1.5 1.6 ENVIRONMENT HAZARD................1.6 1.7 WITHDRAWAL FROM USE ................. 1.6 2. OPERATION SAFETY 2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES................. 2.2 2.2 RULES OF DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS ..........
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4.5 COMPOUND FEED ANALYSIS..............4.8 4.6 FEEDING ANIMALS ..................4.9 4.7 CLEANING....................4.11 4.8 DISCONNECTING FROM TRACTOR ............4.12 4.9 TYRES – INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ............4.12 5 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING WHEEL BEARINGS .........5.2 5.2 ADJUSTING MAIN BRAKE................5.3 5.3 ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE ..............5.5 5.4 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM OPERATION ............5.6 5.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATION ............5.7 5.6 LUBRICATION....................5.9...
LOCATION OF THE DATA PLATE AND FACTORY NUMBER (1) data plate, (2) factory number The feed car VMP-10 is equipped with data plate mounted on the left longitudinal member of a bottom frame. Factory number is engraved on both the data plate and left longitudinal member of a frame on rectangular field painted in silver.
1.2 APPROPRIATION The feed car VMP-10 was designed especially for modern homesteads that are busy with stock breeding. The machine is designed for preparing animal feed in feeding systems of type TMR, PMR or similar. Components of feeding stuff are being dosed into the feed car tank, where are nicely fragmentized and mixed.
• wedges for wheels 1.4 WARRRANTY TERMS "PRONAR" Sp. z o.o. in Narew hereby warrants failure-free operation of the machine, when using in compliance with technical-operational terms described in the following instruction. Troubles revealed during warrantee period are to be removed by the Warrantee service within 14 working days from the day of taking the machine for repair by the warrantee service, unless otherwise agreed.
The warranty does not hold parts neither sub-assemblies of machines, that undergo wear and tear before expiring the warranty period, e.g.: exploitatively worn tyre, cutting blades and brake lining, mechanical damages, damages resulting from improper usage, adjustment and maintenance. Detailed warranty terms are included in warranty card attached to each newly purchased machine CAUTION You must request from the seller to fill in the Guarantee Card and claim coupons.
edges under wheels, which will protect the machine against spontaneous rolling by. Wedges must be fastened to the platform of transport mean. When performing reloading works one must mind not to damage elements that make up the equipment of the feed car and its varnish coating.
All activities that were not described in this manual are considered to be an inappropriate usage. • Any modifications of the feed car release the PRONAR Narew company from responsibility for damages or harms, that arose thereby.
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• Feed car detached from the tractor must be braked. In case the machine stands on the slope, you must additionally secure it against rolling down by putting wedges or other elements devoid of sharp edges, under wheels. • It is forbidden to carry people or animals on the machine. •...
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• Always use oil approved by the manufacturer. Never mix two kinds of oil. • After having oil changed, you must utilize old oil. • When working with tyres it is necessary to protect the machine against rolling by, putting wedges under wheels. •...
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• Before setting about welding works it is necessary to clean varnish coating. Vapours of burning paint are dangerous for human and animals. Welding action may only be taken in well-lighted and air-conditioned hall. • Verify technical condition of protective elements as well its fastening. •...
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• Using feed car in several holdings creates danger of expansion of microorganism in the environment. This threat may me significantly reduced by deep cleaning of the machine. • In case the machine was used for mixing contaminated feeding stuff, it is necessary to disinfect it in compliance with regulations of local sanitary authorities.
• When using shaft and feed car, it is necessary to mind not to exceed rotational speed of power take-off shaft of 540 rpm. It is forbidden to overload shaft and feed car and impetuous clutching in. Before actuating telescopic-joint shaft, one must make sure that the sense of rotation of power take-off shaft is correct.
2.3 RESIDUAL RISK DESCRIPTION The Pronar Sp. z o. o. in Narew exercised all necessary care so to eliminate the risk of unfortunate accident. However there exists some particular residual risk, that can bring to fatality, and which is particularly connected with activities described below: •...
• securing the machine against unauthorized entry, especially against children. 2.4 INFORMATION-WARNING LABELS The VMP-10 feed car of Pronar is marked with information-warning signs in the form of labels, named in the table (2.1). Arrangement of symbols was shown on the figure (2.2A).
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STOP Secure tractor against not qualified individuals. Maximum allowed rotational speed of the power take-off shaft is 540 rpm. 540 min VMP-10 PRONAR Machine type Servomotor label 800kPa Tyre pressure 2.10...
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ITEM SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Lubricate in accordance with recommendations contained in the Instructions for use and servicing Smarować ! Grease ! Schmieren ! 50-100 km Check condition of screw joints of carriageable axes 27 kGm 35 kGm 45 kGm Maximum speed of the machine is 25 km/h Do not approach rotating elements, do not take covers off...
CHAPTER STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHASSIS TANK MAIN BRAKE PARKING BRAKE WORM DRIVE GEAR LUBRICATION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OF SHUTTERS WIRING SYSTEM...
3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TABLE 3.1 GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA OF THE FEED CAR VMP-10 ITEM UNIT VALUE Tank capacity with added top wall Own weight 3 700 Load capacity 4 000 Total weight 7 700 Total length 4 860 Total width...
3.2 CHASSIS The chassis of the feed car is built of assemblies marked in the Figure (3.1A). Bottom frame (1) is a welded element made of steel sections. The basic bearing elements are two frame side members. In the middle of the element there are seats for attaching scales. The lighting beam is attached to the closing profile located in the rear of the rear frame, and in front of the lower frame, there are the draught bar (5) along with string (6), platform (8) and support (7).
with shoe brakes actuated by mechanical cam expanders. Actuating elements for brakes are pneumatic or hydraulic servomotors, depending on equipment of the feed car. 3.3 TANK The structure of the feed car’s tank was shown on the figure (3.2A). In side walls of the tank there are chute windows that are opened with use of two shutters (5).
Full assembly of tank rests upon weight stress tensor, which in turn are attached to bottom frame of the feed car. 3.4 MAIN BRAKE The feed car VMP-10 was equipped in one of three types of main braking system: • Two-pipe pneumatic system - figure (3.3A), • Single-pipe pneumatic system - figure (3.4A), •...
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FIGURE 3.4A TWO-PIPE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM (1) air tank, (2) control valve, (3) braking force controller, (4) pneumatic servomotor, (5) pipe joint, (6) air filter, (7) control valve of air tank, (8) control valve of pneumatic servomotor, (9) drain hole FIGURE 3.5A HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM (1) hydraulic braking servomotor, (2) quick-coupler...
Main brake is activated from operator’s working place by pedalling tractor brake pedal. Task of control valve (2) used in pneumatic systems – figure (3.3A) and (3.4A) is actuating brakes of the feed car along with actuating tractor brake. Furthermore, in case of incidental disconnection of a pipe located between car and tractor, control valve automatically actuates brake of the machine.
FIGURE 3.7A STRUCTURE OF PARKING BRAKE (1) brake crank mechanism, (2) cable, (3) brake pulling off mechanism, (4) guide rolls 3.6 WORM DRIVE Worm driving force is transmitted from tractor by means of telescopic-joint shaft (1) that connects feed car with tractor, telescopic-joint shaft (2) with built in overload friction clutch for planetary reduction gear (3).
FIGURE 3.8A WORM DRIVING MECHANISM (1) telescopic-joint shaft, (2) telescopic-joint with overload clutch, (3) planetary gear, (4) worm, (5) connector, (6) cutting blades, (7) milling blades, (A) landing net edge, (B) direction of foodstuff circulation in the tank, (C) sense of rotation of worm 3.7 GEAR LUBRICATION SYSTEM Gear lubrication system was shown on figure (3.9A).
FIGURE 3.9A PLANETARY GEAR LUBRICATION SYSTEM (1) planetary gear, (2) oil tank, (3) vent pipe, (4) supply pipe, (5) plug, (6) vent plug, (7) drain plug, (8) oil inlet nut, (A) overflow hole Capacity of gear lubrication system is approx. 16 litres. 3.8 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OF SHUTTERS Feed car is equipped with two shutters designed for administering prepared food to animals.
Supply of the system is being done from external hydraulic system of tractor. Shutters are controlled independently one on another. Applied solution allows administer animal food on both sides of the feed car at the same time. Administering speed depends on rotational speed of the worm.
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beam. Connecting socket (7) is located in front of the feed car and is screwed to the right knee brace of the draught bar front plate. FIGURE 3.11A ARRANGEMENT OF WIRING SYSTEM ELEMENTS (1) left rear complex lamp, (2) right rear complex lamp, (3) left contour lamp, (4) right contour lamp, (5) junction box, (6) load cell, (7) connecting socket, (8) display Tank of the feeder car rests upon bottom frame and is fixed by means of four load cells (6).
CHAPTER OPERATION RULES PREPARATION BEFORE INITIAL START-UP PREPARATION FOR NORMAL WORKING MODE ACCOUPLING WITH TRACTOR FILLING UP THE TANK AND PRODUCING FEEDING STUFF COMPOUND FEED ANALYSIS FEEDING ANIMALS CLEANING DISCONNECTING FROM TRACTOR TYRES – INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...
4.1 PREPARATION BEFORE INITIAL START-UP The feed car has been delivered to end user as a full assembly and does not need taking additional assembling actions. Manufacturer assures that the car is in full order and that was verified according to control procedures and admitted to be used. However it does not exempt the user from liability of checking the machine state before purchase and initial start- Before setting about connecting tractor, the feed car operator must perform technical review of the machine and adjust it to his own needs.
braking system pipes (hydraulic and pneumatic) as well as hydraulic pipes of shutters steering system connected, one ought to verify whether all systems work properly and check whether there are no leakages in servomotors. At the end, one ought to actuate power take- off shaft in tractor and confirm that the machine works properly.
• performance of hydraulic system of shutters, • oil level in planetary gear lubrication system, • technical condition of telescopic-joint shaft, covers and securing chains, • lubricate elements according to instructions described in chapter „Lubrication points” in compliance with service schedule. CAUTION It is forbidden to use nonopeartional feed car.
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FIGURE 4.1A MODE OF CONTROL WITH SUPPORT AND BRAKE (1) support, (2) parking brake mechanism In order to accouple the feed car with tractor, one must take following actions: • set the draught bar eye on proper height by turning with crank of the support (1) in (A) direction if the draught bar string needs to be lifted or in (B) direction of the draught bar string needs to be lowered - figure (4.1A) •...
• release hand parking brake by turning the crank of parking brake mechanism (2) in direction (B) CAUTION It is forbidden to drive on public roads with nonoperational braking system, lighting system or signalling system. When taking a turn, connecting pipes must be loose and must not let in moving elements of the feed car and tractor.
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foodstuffs depends not only on worm speed but also on position of cutting blades and its wear as well as on time of mixing and milling. ATTENTION It is strictly forbidden to stand on the platform or in close vicinity of the tank during loading procedure.
CAUTION When adding following components of animal feed, one must pay special attention not to allow foreign matter to fall into the tank. It is forbidden to exceed maximum speed of power take-off shaft that is 540 rpm. Before setting about loading the machine, one scrub all components packed in round or square bales from strings, foil, net or other packing material.
Comparative analysis of prepared animal feed with notes taken during its preparation will allow produce good quality animal feed of proper consistency and degree of mixing. WARNING Preparation process may be controlled while standing on the podium but provided that special care has been exercised when climbing on / down the podium.
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FIGURE 4.2A OPENING DIRECTION OF CHUTE AND SHUTTER (1) left shutter, (2) left chute, (3) cotter pin Parameters of the worm drive unit are selected so that at rotational speed of 540 rpm the power demand was the lowest possible and still animal feed is mixed properly. Those parameters allow empty the tank in the end phase of feeding.
FIGURE 4.3A SHUTTER OPENING LEVEL INDICATOR (1) information label, (2) shutter opening level 4.7 CLEANING As soon as feeding is finished, it is necessary to clean the feed car from all feedstuff leftovers. It is recommended to use pressure washer. In order to do so, one ought to: •...
CAUTION The machine must be cleaned in case it has not been used for the period of more than three days. After each use, one must clean the machine from feed leftovers. 4.8 DISCONNECTING FROM TRACTOR In order to disconnect the feed car from the tractor, you must take following actions: •...
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• Tyre pressure should be also verified after heavy duty. It must be taken care of the fact that the temperature increase in tyres may result with pressure increase, even up to 1 bar. At each rise of temperature or pressure, you should decelerate and reduce burden.
CHAPTER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTING MAIN BRAKE ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM OPERATION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATION LUBRICATION REDUCTION GEAR HANDLING RULES ADJUSTING DRAUGHT BAR TO TRACTOR’S HOOK-TYPE COUPLING ADJUSTING MILLING BLADES ENTERING THE TANK CUTTING BLADES DISASSEMBLY ADJUSTING CUTTING BLADES POSITION SHARPENING CUTTING BLADES STORAGE...
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5.1 INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING WHEEL BEARINGS In newly purchased feed car, after one month of operation and in case of further performance – after 6 months of operation, one ought to verify and, if need be, adjust wheels bearing slackness. Worn or damaged bearings need to be replaced. When replacing bearings it is necessary to replace sealing rings that are located in hub of carriageable axle.
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• when turning the wheel screw castellated nut tight until wheel stops, • unscrew nut (of at least 1/3 turn) till the closest nut groove align with hole in carriageable axle pin, • secure castellated nut with use of cotter pin and install hub cover. Wheel ought to move smoothly, without jams and perceptible opposal that do not result from rubbing shoes on brake drum.
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FIGURE 5.2A ADJUSTING MAIN BRAKE (1) Expander’s roll, (2) expander’s arm, (3) snap ring + washer TABLE 5.2 MAIN BRAKE BRAKE FORCE MAIN BRAKE BRAKE FORCE UNIT 23.5 Adjustment ought to be performed separately for each wheel. After having braked properly adjusted, at full pullback, the expander’s arms ought to form 90 C angle with pneumatic servomotor piston rod.
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The difference in brake force of left and right wheel must not be bigger that 30%, considering that 100% makes up the bigger force. Main brake check procedure and, if need be, adjustment procedure, must be performed once a year. 5.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Adjustment of parking brake must be performed in following cases: •...
Parking brake check procedure and, if need be, adjustment procedure, must be performed once a year. 5.4 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM OPERATION One of main servicing activities is verification of pneumatic system tightness and all joints in particular. Tightness of the system ought to checked at nominal pressure of approximately 600 kPa (6,0 kg/cm If pipes, washers and other elements of the system are damaged, then compressed air will go through those leaks producing characteristic fizz or else at small leaks in a form of air...
FIGURE 5.3A AIR TANK WITH DRAIN VALVE (1) air tank, (2) drain valve Before winter season it is necessary to dismantle drain valve and clean it thoroughly. Verification of tightness as well as detailed inspection of pneumatic brake system must be performed at least once a year and after all repair works regarding this system.
cylinders must be kept in a position of maximum extraction for the period of 30 seconds. In case of finding oil leakage on hydraulic pipe joints, one ought to screw the joint tight. If this operation is not solving the problem, you must replace the pipe or elements of pipe joint. Each damage of mechanical type cause that subassembly must be replaced.
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TABLE 5.5 LUBRICATION POINTS NUMBER OF TYPE OF FREQUENCY OF ITEM NAME LUBRICATION LUBRICANT LUBRICATION POINTS Wheel bearings solid 24 months Gear spline shaft solid 30 working hours Power take-off shaft connector spline solid 30 working hours shaft Hand brake solid 6 months mechanism...
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FIGURE 5.4A LUBRICATION POINTS OF THE FEED CAR 5.10...
After having the feed car lubricated according to recommendations, remove excessive amount of lubricant. Replacing grease in hub bearings of wheels ought to be done in authorised service. When taking advantage of the feed car, the user is obliged to follow instructions contained in lubrication manual according to specified schedule.
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FIGURE 5.5A PLANETARY GEAR LUBRICATION PROCEDURE (1) oil inlet nut, (2) oil tank, (3) vent pipe, (4) supply pipe, (5) plug, (6) vent plug, (7) drain plug, (A) overflow pipe • take off vent pipe (3) and position it below tank bottom so that oil present in this pipe could freely flow out of the pipe, •...
• pour oil to the gear oil up to the level of overflow coupler (A); if oil occurs in vent pipe, mount the pipe in bracket, • pour oil to level (B) shown on the figure (5.5A), • screw oil tank plug (1) tight and screw vent plug (6) tight as well. Oil volume in the gear is 16 litres.
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• unscrew nuts of bolts (2) that fasten draught bar and take them out, • unscrew bolts (3) from threaded plate, • change position of draught bar, • screw elements tight by applying appropriate force. Changing position of draught bar from bottom (A) into upper (B) needs replacing screw joint (3) with elements listed in table (5.7).
CAUTION Draught bar of the feed car must be screwed with use of eight bolts. After having draught bar position changed, after whole day of performance, verify whether screw joints are screwed tight. When changing position of draught bar, you must exercise special care. Changing position of draught bar must be done by two individuals.
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FIGURE 5.7A ADJUSTING MILLING BLADES (1) milling blade, (2) cotter pin, (3) clamping screw In order to bend the blade inside the tank (in (B) direction), one ought to take off cotter pin (2) and move the blade into desired working position. After putting cotter pin on, repeat the activity with regard to the blade on either side of the tank.
5.10 ENTERING THE TANK When taking advantage of the feed car, many times there is a necessity of entering the tank in order to adjust its elements, clean its interior or clean the worm. This action ought to be taken with exercising special care due to high risk of accident. In order to enter the tank, one ought to: •...
ATTENTION When entering the tank you must exercise special care. Entering the tank is allowed with use of two ladders, it is forbidden to use platform or else chute window. Entering the tank is allowed with the machine fully immobilized. 5.11 CUTTING BLADES DISASSEMBLY Depending on mode of operation of the feed car, cutting blades need to be sharpened, adjusted or else replaced, after particular period of time.
FIGURE 5.8A BLADES DISMANTLING PROCEDURE (1) cutting blade, (2) clamping plate, (3) bolt M20 + washers, (4) nut M20 + washers, (5) bolt M10, nut M10 + washers ATTENTION Cutting blades are extremely sharp, thus you must exercise special care when installing or dismantling cutting blades.
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degree of fragmentation is the lowest and in position (C), the greatest. Adjusting blades consists in taking following actions: • loosen screw joint (4) – figure (5.8A) • unscrew nut and dismantle joint (3) – figure (5.8A), • set the blade in desired working position, •...
5.13 SHARPENING CUTTING BLADES Sharpening blades should be committed to grinding plant, which have appropriate tools for performing such kind of works. If the blade cutting edge is not nicked, sharpening consists in polishing the flat surface with use of fine grindstone – the opposite surface to surface (A) shown on figure (5.10A).
factors, especially these, that cause steel corrosion and forcing tyres ageing. Tyres ought to be maintained at least once a year with use of available purpose-made agents. Cutting blades ought to be protected with use of biodegradable oil or agents that do not threat animals health.
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THREAD STRENGTH RATING APPLIED FORCE [Nm] 5.23...
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