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Specialists in modern cultivation and seeding technology 04/2007 HORSCH Säwagen HORSCH Säwagen SW 3500 S / 7000 S SW 3500 S / 7000 S Operating Instructions Read carefully prior to starting up! Keep operating instructions in a safe place! Art.: 80730200 en...
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EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EC Directive 98/37/EC HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 D-92421 Schwandorf do solely declare that the product HORSCH Säwagen 3500 S Säwagen 7000 S which is the subject of this declaration, fully conforms with the pertinent safety and health require- ments specified in EC Directive 98/37/EC.
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I hereby confirm receipt of the operating instructions and spare parts list for the above mentioned machine. I have been instructed by a HORSCH service technician or authorised dealer in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
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Publication date of Operation Manual: 04/2007 Address of Retailer: Name: ..............Road: ..............Town/City: ..............Tel.: ..............Customer No.: Retailer: ..............Address of HORSCH: HORSCH, LLC 200 Knutson St. Mapleton, ND 58059 USA +701-532-1000 Tel.: Fax: +701-532-1101 E-mail: info.us@horsch.com Customer No.: HORSCH: ..............
Optional equipment ........42 SW 3500 S ..........17 Solid fertiliser facility ........42 Technical data ..........17 Adjusting the fan air flow ......42 Hydraulic system SW 3500 S Filling auger ..........43 with Maistro 8 and 9 RC ......18 Brake systems ..........44 Hydraulic function ........19 Service and maintenance ......46...
Exchange parts, which require the old part to be returned, are marked with the letter "R". HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- Please clean and empty such parts and return age or malfunctions resulting from failure to them within 4 weeks, along with a claim form and comply with the operating instructions.
Genuine spare parts and accessories from incorrect drive motor speeds and driving HORSCH have been specially designed for this speeds. machine. Spare parts and accessories which incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect connec- ...
Authorised operators In these operating instructions Only those persons who have been authorised The operating instructions distinguish between and instructed by the operator may operate the three different types of warning and safety in- machine. Operators must be at least 16 years structions.
Information regarding When hitching up the drill and when operating the hydraulic safety system, no persons should be between the machines. The following warnings and safety instructions apply to all sections in these operating instruc- tions. Safety symbols On the machine Read and adhere to the operat- No passengers are allowed to ing instructions before starting...
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Never reach with your hands in Stay clear of swinging area the rotating auger. of retractable and extendible machine parts! It is only permitted to remain Do not climb on rotating parts. in the danger zone when the Use mounting steps provided lifting cylinder safety device is for this purpose.
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Caution! Danger of tipping over. Always lower the drill to the ground before unhitching. The seed wagon could otherwise fold up. 0 0 3 8 0 3 1 7 Lever position for hydraulic upper link, locked in transportation and working position. Only open for depth setting and when changing from transportation to working position.
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The permissible fan speed must not be ex- ceeded and preload the wing hydraulics with 100 to 120 bar. m ax: 4500 1/m in P= m in 100 + 20 bar m ax: 4000 1/m in 00380498 The return flow pressure at the fan drive must not exceed 5 bar, as otherwise the hydraulic motor may be destroyed.
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Attach the scales here when calibrating. O FF ZERO 00380879 Retighten the wheel nuts / wheel bolts after 50 hours. 50 h / Nm 00380359 Maschine Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname alle Waage 00380879 Lifting hook; attach lifting tackle (chains, ropes, etc.) here when performing loading work. 00380880 Maschine Zeichnung...
In addition to the operating instructions, it is after receiving instructions by employees of the important to observe the accident prevention authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. The regulations specified by agricultural trade as- machine registration form has to be completed sociations! and returned to HORSCH.
Service and maintenance The control units on the tractor must be secured or locked when not in use Ensure that regular tests and inspections are or when the machine is in transport always carried out to schedule, as specified position, in order to prevent accidents in the operating instructions.
Transport/Installation Installation Our customer service employees or distribu- There is increased risk of accident on initial tion partners are responsible for instructing the installation. Please pay attention to the instruc- operator and carrying out the initial installation tions in the appropriate chapters. of the machine.
Install DrillManager Assembly: The basic equipment has to be installed on the tractor during initial installation in all machines with seeder controls. The cables for the basic equipment have to be directly connected to the battery on the tractor. The cables should not rub and the insulation should not be damaged.
SW 3500 S Pressure accumulator Seed wagons with pre-tools are equipped a pressure accumulator in the hydraulic system. Technical data Pressure accumulators require special caution in order to avoid accidents. Width: ...........2.95 m Transport height: ........3.35 m Do not open or work (welding, drilling) Length:..........6.85 m...
Hydraulic system SW 3500 S with Maistro 8 and 9 RC Hydraulic system SW 3500 S with Maistro 8 and 9 RC Hydr. control unit Hydr. coupling Hydr. shut-off valve Hydr. cylinder for tools (option) Hydr. control valve block Hydr. shut-off valve for bout markers Hydr.
Hydraulic function Unfold / fold machine Tractor mounted control units must be Folding: secured or locked when not in use or Connect the DrillManager Müller and select in transport position. hydraulics "Lift" in the display. Lift the machine. Persons must not remain in the op- Switch on the hydraulic "Wing"...
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Unfolding: Adjusting the wing cylinder on the seed Switch on the DrillManager Müller and raise wagon: the machine. Both wing frames are limited by stop screws on With optional equipment: Unlock the safety the frame when unfolded. catch. Mind the lock. This must drop down, In raised position both folding wings are slightly to prevent relocking.
Hitching up the seed wagon Connecting the hydraulic system Connect the hydraulic system only after it has been depressurized on machine and implement Nobody is to remain between the tractor side. and the machine when hitching up. The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can There is a danger of being injured on function- penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries.
Then lower the depth guide wheels and lock with the bolt. If necessary match the setting to the Tractor link arm on SW 3500 S prevailing conditions and correct the height. To set the depth lower the machine in the field, until the bores for the bolt (1) are in line.
Parking the machine Assembly note for the bolt (1) The bolt is secured with detent edged rings on The drill should be parked in a shed or under a both sides. roof so that no moisture can accumulate in the, The individual rings are provided with fine and metering unit and seed pipes.
SW 7000 S Pressure accumulator Seed wagons with pre-tools are equipped a pressure accumulator in the hydraulic system. Technical data Pressure accumulators require special caution in order to avoid accidents. Width: ...........2.80 m Transport height: ........3.40 m Do not open or work (welding, drilling) Length:..........6.45 m on the pressure accumulator.
Hydraulic system SW 7000 S with Maistro 11 RC Hydraulic system SW 7000 S with Maistro 11 RC Pressure gauge "Fan drive" Hydr. control unit Hydr. motor "Fan drive" Hydr. coupling Hydr. control valve block Hydr. check valve Hydr. shut-off valve Two-way valve Hydr.
Hitching up and adjusting the Hitching up and adjusting the Maistro Focus The Maistro 11 RC is hitched up by the 3-point The Focus CS is hitched up by the 3-point hitch hitch at the rear of the seed wagon. at the rear of the seed wagon.
Parking the machine The drill should be parked in a shed or under a roof so that no moisture can accumulate in the, metering unit and seed pipes. When manoeuvring the machine, pay attention to the surroundings. No persons (children) are to remain in the manoeuvring area of the machine.
Hopper Venturi-type injector On the SW 3500 S the hopper is an "open hop- In the Venturi-type injector the metering unit in- per", whereas on the SW 7000 S it is a "pres- jects the seed or the fertiliser into the air flow.
Fan impeller and protection grille must be checked regularly for dirt deposits and cleaned The hydraulic fan is directly driven by the tractor accordingly. hydraulics or by a PTO-shaft driven pump. Deposits on the protection grille restrict the The generated air flow conveys seed of ferti- air flow and thus lead to blockage in the seed liser from the Venturi area to the coulters.
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Direct drive fan motor The return line connected to the tractor must enable free return flow! Leak oil return flow pressure max. 5 bar! Rotary speed max. 4000 - 4500 rpm Fan motor Fan drive hydraulics Hydr. valve with flow control Hydr.
Fan with power take-off pump Function The power take-off pump powers the hydr. mo- The hydraulic fan is powered by a power take- tor of the fan. off pump. A pressure gauge displays the operating pres- sure on the hydraulic system. This increases proportionately with the fan speed and should read between 50 and 130 bar.
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Adjusting fan performance Checks and Maintenance The flow rate of the fan depends on the power Observe return pressure of max. 2 bar. take-off speed. Check oil level. The fan speed can be reduced on the excess air Clean protective guard for fan and cooler ...
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Fan with power take-off pump Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Bearing damage on fan Normal wear Replace bearing Fan run on excess power Never operate fan without pneumatic tubes Unbalance on wheel Replace wheel or clean in case of dirt Shaft sealing ring on motor untight Return pressure larger than 2 bar Check return pressure Hydr.
Re-tightening the fan impeller The imperial screws in the version no. 10 - 24 4.6 must be tightened to a max. torque The conical clamp on the hydraulic motor fan of 6.8 Nm. drive can become loose due to temperature After tightening, check the impeller for free ...
Metering unit Different metering rollers are available for sow- ing different grain sizes and seed quantities. The The HORSCH metering unit comprises of only a rollers are selected according to the table in the few individual components and can be disman- section entitled “calibration test”.
The base of the metering unit is shut off from the Venturi pipe. In the Venturi pipe, the seed is transported by the stream of air. When calibrating, the seed is removed from the metering unit via the opening in the Venturi pipe.
Checking rubber sealing strip Roller for sowing small seed A defective sealing strip or incorrectly The rollers for sowing small seeds comprise fitted support plate will lead to metering metering discs, spacers and drive shaft. errors when sowing. In order to prevent problems when sowing small The sealing strip must not be torn or damaged, seed, the metering rollers are completely pre- ...
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When fitting or removing the rollers, the stops Then fit the circlip. must be turned so that they are in line with the If the roller has been assembled correctly, the slot in the housing. metering wheels between the spacers can just be turned freely.
Rape brushes Large seed The rape brushes clean the metering discs in In the case of large seed (maize, beans, peas, the roller for sowing small seeds. etc.), a deflector is installed instead of the rape brushes. Prior to sowing small seed, the rape brushes This deflector prevents large seeds from becom- must be installed in the rear cover and tested ing jammed and ground up between the roller...
Venturi-type injector In extreme cases, the vacuum can block the flow of seed in the tank and cause the seed being The metering units in machines with standard metered to stop. tank and Venturi-type injector are equipped with a V2A cover with recesses. Therefore, always check that the pneumatic system is functioning prop- When in operation, a vacuum is created in the...
Metering unit maintenance The metering unit requires no special mainte- nance. To avoid repair-related downtimes, the meter- ing unit and drive motor should be cleaned at the end of the season and checked for correct function. In particular, the bearings in the side cover and on the drive motor can be damaged and/or be- come sluggish as a result of dressing dust.
Optional equipment Depth setting The desired depth setting for the fertiliser place- ment must be adapted to the soil conditions in Solid fertiliser facility the field. With the solid fertiliser facility solid fertiliser can The depth of the fertiliser shares is set by the be placed simultaneously by the towed machine adjustable bolt on the hydraulic cylinder.
Filling auger Operation Do not reach with your hand into the The filling device consists of a fixed and a move- rotating auger! able auger half. Always lock the eccentric interlock! For road travel the auger must be It enables simple and quick filling of the seed folded in and locked in place.
Brake systems In case of a pressure loss the braking effect of the parked machine will The seed wagon can be equipped with a pneu- drop. matic brake system. The machine must therefore be parked in such This is a dual-line single-circuit brake with pres- a way, that it cannot roll away, even without sure regulator.
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Adjusting the brake power controller The brake power controller reduces the applied brake pressure according to the setting of the control valve. This setting must be manually adapted to the load condition. The adjustment lever can be set either to "No load", "Partial load"...
Service and maintenance Maintenance intervals The maintenance intervals are determined by many different factors. Follow the safety instructions regarding For instance, not only do the different operating service and maintenance. conditions, climatic conditions, driving and op- erating speeds, dust and type of soil, the seed, Your machine has been designed and assem- fertiliser and dressing used, etc., have an effect bled for maximum performance, economy and...
Service Lubricating the machine The machine should be lubricated regularly and We at HORSCH want you to be completely satis- each time it is washed with high pressure. fied with your machine and with us. This ensures readiness for use and reduces repair costs and downtimes.
Maintenance Overview Maintenance schedule SW 3500 S / 7000 S After the first few operating hours Work instructions Interval All screwed and plug-in connections Check for tightness and tighten screw connections in operation Check for leaks, function, speed setting operation...
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Overview of lubrication points SW 3500 S Lubrication points Number of Interval Drawbar on two-point swivel joint daily Lift shaft daily Additional Equipment Solid fertiliser facility 50 hours Wing frame bolts 50 hours Wing cylinder bolts 50 hours Filling auger...
Lubrication points Lift shaft Pivot and tumbler bearings for drawbar Wing cylinder and wing frame on seed wagon Brake shaft Filling auger (Illustration similar) Brake shaft and tractor link arm SW 7000 S...
Bolt tightening torques - imperial bolts Bolt tightening torques - imperial bolts in Nm Bolt diameter Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 No marking on head 3 markings on head 6 markings on head Inch Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread...
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PN 05951422 Ver. 1.0 04/2007 All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH, LLC Tel.: 701-532-1000 200 Knutson St. Fax: 701-532-1101 Mapleton, ND 58059 USA E-Mail: info.us@horsch.com www.horsch.com...
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