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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SPRINTER 11 / 15 NT
READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP!
KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE!
ART.:
80750202
ISSUE:
12/2015

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPRINTER 11 / 15 NT READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 80750202 ISSUE: 12/2015...
  • Page 2 Sitzenhof 1 D-92421 Schwandorf hereby declares, that the product, Designation of machine: Drill unit Machine type: Sprinter 11 NT from serial no. 35121253 Sprinter 15 NT from serial no. 35141280 this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006/42/EC.
  • Page 5 ..............Road: ..............Town/City: ..............Tel.: ..............Customer No.: Retailer: ..............Address of HORSCH: HORSCH Maschinen GmbH 92421 Schwandorf, Sitzenhof 1 92401 Schwandorf, Postbox 1038 Tel.: +49 (0) 9431 / 7143-0 Fax: +49 (0) 9431 / 41364 E-mail: info@horsch.com Customer No.: HORSCH: ..............
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ...........4 Operation .............30 Foreword ............4 Connecting and transport position ....30 Notes on representation .........4 Parking ............31 Service............5 Unfolding ............32 Warranty claim processing ......5 Folding ............32 Consequential damage........5 Lift / lower .............33 Adjusting the working depth ......33 Safety and responsibility ......6 Aluminium clips ..........33 Intended use ...........6...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    DANGER to the safety notes! Highlights a danger that will lead to death or HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- severe injury if it is not avoided. age or malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.
  • Page 9: Service

    Service Consequential damage The machine has been manufactured by HORSCH Company would like you to be com- HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite pletely satisfied with your machine and our the intended use deviations in placing quantity services. up to total failure may be caused by e.g.:...
  • Page 10: Safety And Responsibility

    Safety and Spare parts Genuine spare parts and accessories from responsibility HORSCH have been specially designed for this machine. Spare parts and accessories which are not de- The following warnings and safety notes apply livered by us, have not been tested or approved to all sections in these operating instructions.
  • Page 11: Qualification Of Personnel

    The person has understood the operating ¾ sponding personnel must have been trained by instructions and is able to implement the in- service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to formation given in the operating instructions the following activities: accordingly. Loading and transport •...
  • Page 12: Personal Protective Outfit

    Personal protective outfit Clean soil from the folding areas before fold- ¾ ing up. Otherwise there could be damage to the mechanics. Missing or incomplete protective equipment If present: Secure the hydraulic cylinders on increases the risk of health damage. Personal ¾...
  • Page 13: Safety In Operation

    Have damage, that could affect safety and after receiving instructions by employees of the ¾ that cannot be rectified by yourself, rectified authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. by a qualified expert workshop. The machine registration form must be com- ¾...
  • Page 14 HORSCH for this purpose. In the case of injury, contact a doctor imme- ¾ diately!
  • Page 15 Use in the field What to do in case of voltage flashover Voltage flashover generates high electric volt- ages on the outside of the machine. This results DANGER in extreme voltage differences at the ground No passengers are allowed to ride on the around the machine.
  • Page 16: Fertiliser And Dressed Seed

    Structural changes and extensions must only ¾ be made in an authorized workshop or by an operator who has been trained by HORSCH. Environmental protection Comply with country specific instructions for ¾ weights, weight distribution and dimensions.
  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    This by an operator who has been trained by can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal HORSCH for this purpose. physical injuries. Do not clean new machines with a steam Conform with prescribed schedules for repeti- ¾...
  • Page 18: Danger Zone

    Danger zone Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can The area marked red indicates the danger zone result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. of the machine: Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such ¾ loads to the ground first. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone ¾...
  • Page 19: Safety Stickers

    Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ at dangerous points and are an important part Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ of the safety equipment of the machine. Miss- replaced immediately. ing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or Provide spare parts with the specified safety ¾...
  • Page 20 The pressure accumulator is Remaining in the danger zone is charged with gas or oil pressure. only permitted when the lifting cyl- Dismantle and repair only in strict inder pin is inserted. compliance with the instructions in the technical manual. 00380896 00380252 In order to prevent eye injuries, do...
  • Page 21: Instruction Stickers

    Instruction stickers Lever position for work (Field) and transport (road) Clean soiled stickers. ¾ Damaged or illegible stickers must be re- ¾ placed immediately. Apply the specified stickers to spare parts. ¾ Tighten with the appropriate torque 00380358 Retighten the wheel nuts / wheel bolts after 50 km or 10 hours.
  • Page 22: Technical Data

    Technical data Sprinter 11 NT 15 NT Working width (m) 10.80 15.00 Transport width (m) 6.60 6.60 Transport height (m) 3.70 5.55 Length without SW (m) 6.70 6.70 Length with SW 12000 SD (m) 12.35 12.35 Weight without SW (kg) *) 7,650 8,800 Weight with SW 12000 SD (kg) *)
  • Page 23: Type Plate

    Type plate The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame of the machine. Data on the type plate: Serial number Permissible total weight Drawbar load (= DL) Axle load Machine type Year of construction...
  • Page 24 Sprinter 11 NT 10500 5760 10800 6290 6700 9400 2700 10240 Sprinter 11 NT with SW 12000 SD 6600 12350...
  • Page 25 Sprinter 15 NT 5820 14700 6280 6700 15000 14120 Sprinter 15 NT with SW 12000 SD 6600 12350...
  • Page 26: Design

    Design Overview Sprinter 15 NT (with seed wagon SW 12000 SD) 1 Front support wheels 2 Rubber mounting 3 Drill tines, three rows 4 Rear support wheels 5 Lighting 6 Seed boxes 7 Folding limit / folding stop...
  • Page 27: Drill Tines

    Drill tines Principle of "open furrow" Although the seed is placed at deeper soil layers The drill tines are simply and robustly designed. (furrow depth) it is only covered with soil to the They are guided by the square brackets, pre- desired extent (drilling depth): tensioned by the rubber elements and pressed into the soil (up to 120 kg per tine).
  • Page 28: Hydraulics

    ¾ accumulator in chapter Safety and responsibility! foldable machine parts. Observe the notes on hydraulics and pressure ¾ accumulator in chapter Safety and responsibility! Sprinter 11 NT Lift/Lower 1 Lift/lower connection 2 Hydraulic cylinder Lift/Lower 3 Double acting lock valve...
  • Page 29 Sprinter 15 NT Lift/Lower 1 Lift/lower connections 2 Hydraulic cylinder Lift/Lower 3 Double acting lock valve...
  • Page 30 Sprinter 11/15 NT - Wings 00110052 1 Fan connections 7 2/2 directional valve 2 Folding hydraulics connections 8 Pressure reducing valve 3 Pressure gauge 9 Ball valves 4 Pressure relief valve 10 Pressure accumulator 5 Check valve 11 Hydraulic cylinder for wings 6 3-way rotary valve...
  • Page 31 Adjusting the unfolding pressure Lock valves The pressure for unfolding must be adjusted The lock valves allow holding the wings at any before initial commissioning and after working desired intermediate positions. This allows, for on the hydraulic system. example, travelling temporarily with reduced transport height.
  • Page 32: Lighting

    Lighting Identification of hydraulic hoses The symbol is located above the hose that re- quires pressure to bring the machine in transport position (lift out, folding, etc.). Machine lifting / lowering Folding / unfolding the machine Tools 7-pin plug Rear-light, right Hydraulic valve block Lamp, direction indicator Lamp, tail-light...
  • Page 33: Commissioning

    These work activities may be carried out only by swinging sideways. persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. On a trailer or low loader the machine must be ¾ secured with tensioning straps or other means.
  • Page 34: Operation

    Operation WARNING Danger of road accidents caused by losing the Whenever working on the machine machine or machine parts. pay attention to the associated safety Check all interlocks before starting to drive. notes in the chapter "Safety and prevention of accidents" as well as the accident prevention instructions! NOTE Connecting and transport...
  • Page 35: Parking

    Parking Lower the coulter to the ground. ¾ Secure the machine against rolling away. ¾ Unhitch the machine, see operating instruc- ¾ DANGER tions for the seed wagon. There is a risk that persons may become crushed and severely injured between machine and tractor! Instruct persons to leave the area between ¾...
  • Page 36: Unfolding

    Unfolding Folding NOTE WARNING Dropping / lowering machine parts can cause During folding operations reduce the control ¾ severe crushing injuries etc.! unit before the machine components reach the stop position. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone. ¾ Comply with the accident prevention instructions. Clean the folding area and folding cylinders ¾...
  • Page 37: Lift / Lower

    Lift / lower Adjusting the pre-load The three rows of tines are each connected to Lift or lower the coulter until the cylinders on ¾ a hydraulic cylinder via push rods. The tines are all segments rest against the stop position. thereby pre-loaded hydraulically on the rubber At this the individual sections of the machine elements.
  • Page 38: Adjusting The Rollers

    Adjusting the rollers The height of the rollers is adjustable by the notched teeth. Roller with adjustment lever (a) Lift the tines and thereby relieve the rollers. ¾ Insert the supplied adjustment lever (a) in the ¾ recess and unlock the teeth against the spring. Adjust the rollers to the desired height ¾...
  • Page 39: Use In The Field

    Use in the field Unfold the machine completely, see Unfolding. ¾ Activate the fan. ¾ Check the pre-load pressure on the pressure ¾ gauge, see chapter Hydraulics. Refer to the instructions for the E-Manager ¾ for the settings for sowing. Set the lever for field or road travel again to ¾...
  • Page 40: Checks Before And During Sowing

    Checks before and during NOTE sowing Check all settings in the field and the drilling ¾ The sowing quality essentially depends on the depth before starting work and periodically. adjustments and checks made prior to and during sowing, as well as on regular care and maintenance of the machine.
  • Page 41: Distributor

    Distributor Hose installation The outlets on the seed boxes are allocated to Depending on the working width, the distributors the individual coulters through numbering. are fitted with a different number of seed and fertiliser hoses. NOTE Maintenance and inspections Uniform seed placement can only be ensured Check the distributor regularly for foreign ¾...
  • Page 42 Sprinter 11 NT 1 36 Direction of travel...
  • Page 43 Sprinter 15 NT - groove spacing 25 cm 55 54 53 55 54 53 57 56 57 56 55 54 53 57 56 Direction of travel 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 Sprinter 15 NT - groove spacing 30 cm 4 3 2 1 50 49 48 47...
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Adjusting the unfolding pressure, Machine does not unfold Unfolding pressure set incorrectly see chapter Hydraulics Seed jumps out of seed furrow. Fan speed too high Reduce the fan speed. Seed remains in the seed hoses. Fan speed too low Increase the fan speed.
  • Page 45: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance intervals maintenance The maintenance intervals are determined by many different factors. For example, the different operating conditions, weather impact, travel and working speeds, dust CAUTION accumulation and type of soil, seed, fertiliser Please observe the safety notes on care and and dressing used, etc.
  • Page 46: Lubricating The Machine

    Storage Lubricating the machine If the machine is to be shut down for a longer The machine should be lubricated at regular period of time: intervals and after washing with a pressure cleaner. If possible store the machine under a roof. This ensures operability and reduces repair ¾...
  • Page 47: Maintenance Overview

    Maintenance overview Sprinter 11/15 NT Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose (e.g. Once connections as well as the hydraulic because of material settlements or paint residues between the connections.
  • Page 48 Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Hydraulics WARNING Lower all hydraulically lifted parts (e.g. wings, packer, undercarriage, etc.) to the ground before performing any work on the hydraulic system. Depressurise the hydraulics on the tractor and implement side! Hydraulic system and components Check all hydraulic components and hoses for function, 40 h leak tightness, fastening and chafing...
  • Page 49: Tightening Torques

    Tightening torques NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guide- • lines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the corresponding points in the op- erating instructions have priority. Screws and nuts must thereby not be treated • with lubricant, since this would change the friction value.
  • Page 50 Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 diameter No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread 12.2 13.5 5/16...
  • Page 51: Waste 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.
  • Page 52: Index

    Index Accessories 6 Hose installation 37 Accident prevention instructions 6 Hydraulics 10,24,43,44 Acknowledgement of receipt 4 Installation 29 Brake system 10 Liability 4 Cable 28 Lift 33 Care 13,41 Lighting 28,43 Checks 36 Load index 18 Cleaning 41 Lock valves 27 Clips 33 Lower 33 Commissioning 29...
  • Page 53 Safety 6 Safety installations 43 Safety stickers 15 Screw connections 13 Service 5 Service brake system 10 Spare parts 6 speed 8 Stickers 15,17 Storage 42 Technical data 18 Top speed 8 Traffic 8 Transport 8,29 Transport height 18 Transport position 30 Transport width 8,18 Troubleshooting 40 Type approval 8...
  • Page 55 All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. Tel.: +49 94 31 7143-0 HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 Fax: +49 94 31 7143-9200 92421 Schwandorf E-Mail: info@horsch.com...

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