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Dear customer, FALCON disc sowing machines are high-quality products by Farmet a.s. Česká Skalice. You can start to fully use the qualities of your machine after you have thoroughly studied the operating manual. The serial number of the machine is imprinted on the production label and recorded in the operating manual.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 1 QUICK START Safety warning Pull the Falcon with the pulling device Connect the return hydraulic hose Connect the other hydraulic hoses Connect the 7-pin cable for the road lights of the machine Connect the machine electronics with the pulling vehicle.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 2 CRITICAL PARAMETERS OF THE MACHINE The machine is designated for sowing common cereals and broad-line cultures in aggregation with an agricultural wheel or caterpillar tractor. Another type of use exceeding the determined purpose is forbidden.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 FALCON 3 Compact FALCON 4 Compact PARAMETERS 3000 Working width (mm) 4 000 Transport width (mm) 3 000 3 000 Transport height (mm) 2 800 2 800 Total length of the machine (mm)
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 SAFETY WARNING This warning symbol warns against an imminent dangerous situation that could lead to death or serious injury. This warning symbol warns against a dangerous situation that could lead to death or serious injury.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 (22) Any changes or adjustments of the machine may only be performed with a written consent of the producer. The producer is not responsible for any potential damages occurred as a result of non- compliance with this instruction.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 The operator must secure the arms of the rear TPS of the tractor in the transport position when operating on ground communications. At the same time, the arms of the rear TPS of the tractor must be secured against swinging sideways.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Do not approach the rotary parts of the P 53 H machine unless they are standing still, i.e. they are not rotating. P 4 H Stay beyond reach of the lifted machine.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Picture 1 P 20 H P 50 H P 100 H P 101 H P 50 H P 37 H P 1 H P 2 H P 6 H P 20 H...
ACCORD pneumatic sowing machines. There is also possibility to have Farmet Dispenser (Roller replacement system). The seeds are carried by air flow through seed tubes to the sowing body where it is placed in the soil in rows. The soil is then compacted by the wheel and levelled out with the leveller.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Picture 3.2 – Working parts of the machine FALCON PRO with CHISEL SECTION Seed / fertilizer Seed hopper with moveable orifice plate 4.1.1 4.1.3 4.1.2 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.1.7 4.1.1 Drawbar with a collapsible resting leg 4.1.5...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Picture 3.3 – Working parts of the machine FALCON COMPACT Seed 4.1.6 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.5 4.1.4 4.1.1 Drawbar with a collapsible resting leg 4.1.4 Sowing bodies with press-wheels 4.1.2 Disk section 4.1.5...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE MACHINE AT THE CUSTOMER’S SITE The owner must execute the assembly according to the producer’s instructions, if possible in cooperation with a professional service technician determined by the producer.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 6.1. AGGREGATION TO THE TRACTOR The machine may only be connected to a tractor whose standby weight equals or is higher than the total weight of the attached machine. ...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 6.2. CONNECTING THE HYDRAULICS Connect the hydraulics only if the hydraulic circuits of the machine and the tractor (aggregate) are without any pressure. The hydraulic system is under great pressure. Check regularly for leakages and immediately eliminate any visible damage to all distribution, tubes and screw joints.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 6.4. CONNECTING THE ELEKTRONIC UNIT Connect the electronic unit of the machine only when the tractor is standing still and is secured against movement and intervention by third persons. ...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 The cable has to be connected at 12 V anywhere in the tractor cabin Picture. 4 - Connection socket on the tractor 22 │ 99...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 6.5. CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR OF THE FAN 6.5.1 Description of the function The hydraulic fan is powered directly from the tractor´s hydraulic system. For proper operation, the hydraulic pump of the tractor must supply sufficient amount of oil so that the fan revolutions are not affected by decreased number of revolutions of the tractor engine or by another hydraulic circle being switched on.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 6.6. PROPER CONNECTION TO THE TRACTOR For proper connection, the following facts must be observed: Outlet hose Do not connect the free drain hose to the tractor distributor! (pressure in the reverse branch would thus be increased) Large quick coupling on the free drain must not be changed for the smaller diameter.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 6.6.2 Connecting the pressure hose ⌀ Connect the pressure hose (outer 22 mm) with the small quick coupling to the tractor distributor. Connect this hose to the circuit giving priority to the oil supply.
3. Outlet hose 6. Tractor distributor Warning! Farmet a.s. is not liable for any damage of the hydraulic drive or the tractor caused by improper connection of the hydraulic drive. 7. ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OF THE MACHINE General Instructions for Use:...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.1. TURNING THE SOWING ON AND OFF Turning the sowing on and off is controlled by two sensors. The system is designed so that the sowing turns on at the beginning of recessing. Before the seeds go through the whole system of the pneumatic distribution, the machine has already recessed and the delay in the launch of sowing at the beginning of the patch is thus minimized.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.2. DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE CONTROL BY MÜLLER ELECTRONICS Falcon sowing machines are equipped with the Müller electronic system. The following chapters briefly and clearly describe the basic control and description of the electronic system.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.4. CONTROLLING HYDRAULICS Procedure for unfolding and folding the machine Open the blue ball valve located on the machine drawbar (A) LEAVE OPEN FOR WORK Press the key for controlling hydraulics (B) ...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.4.1 Controlling markers Markers are controlled by pressing the key for markers control as shown in the picture below. On the following screen choose which marker or function you want to activate.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Obstacle function – used for avoiding obstacles. When this icon is activated, only the activated marker is lifted when the hydraulic circuit is pressed but the machine remains recessed and seeding. The activated element is always displayed in the right bottom corner of the display unit.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.5. RAIL LINES SETTING SYSTEM The Müller electronic system allows various rail lines setting. For basic rail lines setting, you need to know where and how many rail flaps are installed and used on the machine.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.5.1 Setting rail lines rhythm This specific setting of the rail lines is accessed via the first screen where we press the button of the relevant rail lines icon. Then press the button for rail lines setting (a symbol of rail lines with lower-case letter “n”...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Version A) Rail lines are formed during one pass of the seed drill Possible flap Resulting Calculation result Line No. Left flaps Right flaps positions rhythm Example: The structural width of the sprayer is 30 m, the structural width of the machine is 6 m.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Possible flap Resulting Calculation result Line No. Left flaps Right flaps positions rhythm Example: The structural width of the sprayer is 12 m, the structural width of the machine is 3 m.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Version B) Rail lines are formed during one pass of the seed drill Sowing starts on the left side of the field Line Resulting Possible flap positions Calculation result Left flaps...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Version C) Rail lines are formed during two passes of the seed drill If sowing starts on the left side of the field Possible flap Resulting Calculation result Line No. Left flaps...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.5.2 Our most frequently used rail lines setting The actual setting of rail lines is performed on the rail lines setting screen. For better orientation and understanding of the rail lines setting, we provide both graphic and chart illustration. The system of setting the rhythm of the rail lines is shown both in the graphic and chart illustration.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.5.3 Setting rail lines Picture 18 – Setting rail lines Adding passes Setting rail lines Deducting passes Blocking rail line passes Picture 19 - Setting the rhythm of rail lines in the display unit...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.6. REFERENCE DATA Picture 20 – Reference data Total value Service hours Area sown Deleting values Total time Total distance Total area Area output Area output Area quantity Order creation 7.6.1 Creating an order...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.6.2 Levels of seeds in the hopper There is a level sensor in the hopper that shows the remaining amount of seeds. The sensor can be adjusted by height according to the type of seeds or as required by the operator. When the amount drops below the level, the sensor illuminates a red symbol on the display (top right corner).
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 AGTRON SYSTEM With regard to the passage sensors, the sensitivity of the setting of the individual sensors is important. Practice shows that cereals should be set at 6 and fine seeds, such as rape, should be set at 3.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Control value of sensors – at 10 km/h ZJ value Type of seeds Seed quantity per time System off (no report) RAPE, MUSTARD 1 seed/16s RAPE, MUSTARD 1 seed/8s RAPE, MUSTARD...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.7.1 Seeding sensors diagnostics This screen is used for checking the passability of the individual sowing hoses. When there are red crosses in all rows, seeds do not pass through the sensor. The passage of seeds is signalled by green ticks, i.e. when there are green ticks in all rows, all sensors are working correctly –...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 7.7.3 Designation of motors and dosers Example for Falcon 6 Fert + Dosing unit 2 Sensors 25-48 Dosing unit 1 Sensors 1-24 Motor 3 (Dosing unit) Motor 2 (Dosing unit) Motor 1 (Dosing unit) 8.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 8.1. UNFOLDING THE MACHINE 1. Prior to unfolding, it is necessary to unblock the mechanical protection of the side frames on the front preparatory section. This protection is mechanical (pins in the front joints of the folding mechanism, one on each side) or hydraulic.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Release the pressure oil into the hydraulic circuit so that the machine unfolds. The left front side of the preparatory section unfolds first, then the other parts of the machine unfold.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 8.2. FOLDING THE MACHINE When folding the machine, progress in a reversed way: 1. Lift the machine fully and close the valve of the front preparatory section (see Picture 30). 2. Turn on the folding/unfolding function on the display unit, see Picture 27.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 4. Then, the task of folding the machine must be confirmed (C) Picture 29 – Task confirmation 5. Close the blue ball valve. Picture 30 – Closing the folding valve 6. Secure the front section for transport, either mechanically or hydraulically (according to the equipment) Picture 31 –...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 9. LOWERING AND LIFTING 1. Open the tap of the ball valve of the piston-rods for lifting the front preparatory section. Picture 32 - Ball valve, front section, position OFF 10. FILLING UP THE SEED/FERTILIZER CONTAINER ...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 11. SETTING THE FILLED SEEDS/FERTILIZER (NOT REQUIRED FOR WORK) 1. Select the icon of filling the hopper in the machine setting on page 2/3. 2. Write down the weight that you poured into the hopper (use the rotary knob on the side of the terminal).
12. SETTING OF THE SOWING BATCH Accord Dispenser The first step is to set the turnstile according to the calibration table. CALIBRATION TABLE FOR SOWING SEEDS ACCORD DISPENSER (APPROXIMATE VALUES AT 10 km/h) FOR THE SOWING MACHINES FALCON 3 PRO 1 DISPENSER SEEDS WHEAT BARLEY...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 CALIBRATION TABLE FOR SOWING SEEDS ACCORD DISPENSER (APPROXIMATE VALUES AT 10 km/h) FOR THE SOWING MACHINES FALCON 4 PRO 1 DISPENSER SEEDS WHEAT BARLEY OATS PEAS MAIZE MUSTARD Vol. mass 0,77...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 CALIBRATION TABLE FOR SOWING SEEDS ACCORD DISPENSER (APPROXIMATE VALUES AT 10 km/h) FOR THE SOWING MACHINES FALCON 6 PRO 1 DISPENSER SEEDS WHEAT BARLEY OATS PEAS MAIZE MUSTARD Vol. mass 0,77...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 CALIBRATION TABLE FOR SOWING SEEDS ACCORD DISPENSER (APPROXIMATE VALUES AT 10 km/h) FOR THE SOWING MACHINES FALCON 9 PRO 1 DISPENSER SEEDS WHEAT BARLEY OATS PEAS MAIZE MUSTARD Vol. mass 0,77...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Attention!!! When sowing fine seeds, use the fine roller (micro sowing) and pull out the red wheel. Picture 34 – Setting the feeder Farmet Dispenser - Roller replacement system Working width...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 The second step is to set the sowing dose in the electronic system: 57 │ 99...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 In the case of two metering units (one for odd coulters, one for even coulters), we must enter do the total sowing rate in the display unit ½ for each metering unit. Example: the required rate is 200 kg / ha - the required rate on both engine 1 and 2 must be set at 100 kg / ha.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Procedure – Plug the hole through the stopper, place a bag under the sowing device, which we consider before, which prevents the seed from falling into the pipeline. After these operations, press the button to start filling the bag with seed.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Sow rate correction - during sowing, the sow rate can be changed as shown in figure 39. The sow rate is changed in 10% step, but this setting can be changed in the user setting on the second side of the (CUSTOMIZE) setting.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 12.1. SCREW DISPECER FOR SIDE DRESSING 1) Black hydraulic circuit. 2) The hose marked with two strips is always a pressure hose. 3) The screw dispenser does not have an adjustable turnstile - doses are regulated by the screw rotation.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 12.2. SETTING THE FINE SEEDS SOWING The minimum setting of the turnstile for fine seeds is 5 mm. Lower setting may cause inaccuracies in seed feeding. Poppy seeds are an exception as due to the very small size of the seeds and the seed rate the turnstile can be opened to 4 mm.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 13. SETTING VENTILATOR SPEED ACCORDING TO SEEDS SMALL FAN For machines without fertilization Crop Revolution of fan (rev/min) Cereals 4000 - 5500 Legumes 4000 - 5500 Corn 4000 - 5500 Rapessed...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 14. ADJUSTMENT OF THE WORKING PARTS OF THE MACHINE Picture 54 - Diagram of the working parts 15.2 Setting the seeding depth 15.3 Down pressure 15.1 Tow bar 15.7 with a hitch for...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 15.1 ADJUSTING THE MACHINE BY TPS ARMS OF THE TRACTOR Set the machine so that it is on the same level as the ground with the use of TPS arms of the tractor. This will ensure the same depth of soil processing in the front and rear of the machine.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 15.2 SETTING THE SOWING DEPTH The sowing depth is set using a pin adjusted in the holes of the adjusting slotted piece. Each opening corresponds with a particular sowing depth. This only applies when the machine is on flat ground.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 15.3 SETTING THE DOWN PRESSURE OF THE SOWING BODIES The required down-pressure of the sowing bodies is set using the hydraulic pressure in the tractor. The circuit is equipped with a ball valve (marked green) in case of a loss of pressure due to the leakage of the hydraulics in the tractor.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Correct procedure for setting pressure and sowing depth: 1. Set the required sowing depth. 2. Decrease the pressure of drill coulters to minimum. 3. Unfold the machine into the working position and travel a few meters.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 15.4 SETTING THE LEVELLER BEHIND THE SEED BOOTS The depth and angle are both set in one step. By changing the angle you will achieve lower catchment of plant residues. At the same time, the depth of processing and the down-pressure will decrease.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 15.5 ADJUSTING THE WORKING DEPTH OF THE FRONT SECTION The working depth of the front preparatory section is set using spacers on the piston-rod for lifting that are placed on the piston rod. The depth always corresponds to the combination of the individual spacers, see Table and the sticker on the machine.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Shift of seed disc units The possibility of shifting the sowing units to the same pitch of the fertilizer section (sowing every second sowing coulter, the seed is laid in the same line as the fertilizer)
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Remove the spacer sleeve, transfer the seeding units using the screw, place the spacing sleeve on the other side of the brace 72 │ 99...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 15.6 ADJUSTING OF THE LEVELLING Levelling behind the pneumatic furrow press allows adjusting the angle and its purpose is to clean the groove where seeds are placed subsequently. The height cannot be adjusted and the leveller only works using its own weight and it is automatically lifted together with the drill coulters.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 15.7 SETTING OF THE MARKERS The markers can only be adjusted to the centre of the tractor; they trace the terrain and each marker can be controlled separately and they are hydraulically collapsible. The speed of opening a marker is regulated by choke valves.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 15.8 SETTING OF THE DEEP FERTILIZING DISC Depth of the fertilizer discs is adjusted to the hydroclips according to the sticker on the machine. Picture 63 - Setting deep of fertilizing...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Type of Fault Cause cause Removal Incorrectly adjusted fan Electronic Sensor settings according to the instructions sensor Faulty fan sensor Electronic Check sensor function, replace The fan speed Incorrect or Checking the flow rate of the tractor...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 If the main air line is clogged from the Clogged air Mechanical dispenser to the distributor, the seed can system not pass and flies out of the dispenser. When the airflow is set too high, the mixer...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Disconnected or Check the correct connection of the The machine faulty quick Hydraulic hydraulic hose couplings to the front section does not couplings at the connection. unfolding as front section it is, the...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Check the sowing batch and set the sowing Bad dosages Electronic method, or set it all again according to the required instructions. Incorporated half Disagree Check the sowing gears and the correct...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 17. COMPLETION OF SOWING If there are seeds in container 1 after the sowing has been finished, place a vessel under the discharge chute of the container 2 (see Picture 64) and release the lid 3. Use the turnstile door 4 for seeds that cannot be emptied using the discharge chute.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 Fertilizer metering drive Located below the fertilizer hopper (earlier in the front) → possibility of pulling out the auger without disassembling the drive, trouble-free cleaning. 89 │ 99...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 18. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THE MACHINE Observe the safety instructions for maintenance and treatment. Only persons according to Chapter A.3/p. 9 may perform repairs of the machine. When leaving the tractor cabin, the operator must switch off all hydraulic circuits and appliances on the machine (ventilator) and the engine and the operator must prevent unauthorized access to the tractor.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 18.2. MAINTENANCE PLAN MAINTENANCE PLAN Perform planned maintenance according to the instructions Maintenance task Daily Before After the Time (season) week season interval season Machine in general Visual check of the machine ...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 MAINTENANCE PLAN Perform planned maintenance according to the instructions Maintenance task Daily Before the season After Time (season) week interval season Screw connections Visual check of screw and hydraulic connections, tighten any loosened connections with a corresponding torque (tab.
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 MAINTENANCE PLAN Perform planned maintenance according to the instructions Maintenance task Daily Before After Time (season) week interval season season Pneumatic system Fan: Revolution setting function Fan guard: Checking the condition, removal of debris Fan impeller ...
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Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 MAINTENANCE PLAN Perform planned maintenance according to the instructions Maintenance task Daily Before After Time (season) week interval season season Checking for damage, potential replacement Safety equipment Lighting and safety hatched boards – checking the condition, function and cleanliness Warning and safety labels –...
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 18.3. MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Tab. 10 LUBRICATION POSITION INTERVAL LUBRICANT Pole joint Picture 65 1 x week * Plastic lubricant K EP2 - 30 Bearings of axle Picture 66 1 x year * DIN 51 502 *-Applies to the period when the machine is used on the field.
Manual FALCON 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 18.5. THE PRESSURE IN THE TYRES FALCON PRO 3,4,6,8 Empty machine weight TYRES FROM Transport wheel Side wheel pressure pressure 0 kg 7 920 kg 1,5 Bar 1,5 Bar Mitas 7 920 kg...
The guarantee is related to the machine and does not cease to exist when the owner changes. The guarantee is limited to disassembly and assembly, or replacement or repair of the faulty part. The contractual service of the company Farmet a.s. decides whether the faulty part will be replaced or repaired. ...
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- наименование Дисковая сеялка Urządzenie maszynowe: - nazwa Siewnik talerzowy - typ, type FALCON - model, modèle FALCON 3; 4; 6; 8 - PIN/VIN výrobní číslo : serial number Fabriknummer n° de production заводской номер numer produkcyjny Příslušná nařízení vlády: č.176/2008 Sb. (směrnice 2006/42/ES).