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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Focus TD
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP!
KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE!
60059040 • 02 • 07/2021 • en

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Focus TD TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! 60059040 • 02 • 07/2021 • en...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents 1 Introduction ............................Foreword ..............................Notes on representation........................... 1.2.1 Warning notes ..........................1.2.2 Instructions ..........................2 Safety and responsibility ........................10 Intended use ............................10 Operating Instructions ..........................10 Qualification of personnel ........................11 2.3.1 Groups of operators........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 6 Assembly groups........................... 44 Tines ................................ 44 TurboDisc coulter ............................. 46 6.2.1 Overview ............................. 46 6.2.2 Coulter discs ..........................47 6.2.3 Tightening torques on the TurboDisc coulter................51 TurboEdge coulter............................ 51 6.3.1 Overview ............................. 51 6.3.2 Settings on the coulter......................... 52 6.3.3 Press roller scraper ........................
  • Page 5 Table of contents 10.2 Metering unit with Venturi-type injector....................83 10.3 Maintenance of metering unit ........................84 10.3.1 Plug assignment on motor ......................85 11 Optional equipment ..........................86 11.1 MiniDrill ..............................86 11.2 Material flow monitoring.......................... 86 11.3 Pre-emergence markers..........................86 11.3.1 Depth setting..........................
  • Page 6 Drill Type: Focus 3 TD, Focus 4 TD, Focus 6 TD, Focus 6 TD 3-point, Focus 6.35 TD 3-point, Fo- cus 6.50 TD 3-point, Focus 6.75 TD 3-point conforms with the relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006/42/EC.
  • Page 7 Please enter the corresponding data into the following list upon reception of the machine: Serial number: Machine type: Year of construction: Initial use: Accessories: Dealer address Name: Road: Place: Phone: Cust. No. Dealer: Cust. No. HORSCH 60059040 • 02 • 07/2021 • en...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Observe the safety notes! HORSCH will not assume liability for any damage or malfunctions resulting from fail- ure of complying with the operating instructions. Any person commissioned to performing tasks on or with the machine must read and apply the operating instructions.

  • Page 9: Instructions

    Introduction | 1 CAUTION Highlights a danger that can lead to injury if not avoided. Read all warning notes in these operating instructions! 1.2.2 Instructions NOTE Identifies important notes. Instructions for actions and their elements are marked by different symbols: ü...

  • Page 10: Safety And Responsibility

    • carrying out maintenance and/or repair work on a machine that has not been shut down or is not secured against restarting HORSCH does not assume any liability for damages resulting from the unintended use of the machine. 2.2 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 11: Qualification Of Personnel

    • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting and repair Operator trained by Furthermore, for certain activities the corresponding personnel must have been trained by service personnel from HORSCH. HORSCH This refers to the following activities: • Loading and transport • Commissioning •...

  • Page 12: Children In Danger

    2 | Safety and responsibility • Disposal Certain work concerning maintenance and repair must only be carried out by an ex- pert workshop. Such work is identified with the additional comment Workshop work. 2.4 Children in danger Children are not able to assess dangers and may behave unpredictably. Children are therefore especially endangered.

  • Page 13: Safety In Operation

    Ø The machine must only be put into operation after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. All protective features and safety equipment, such as detachable protective devices (wheel chocks, etc.), must be correctly in place and reliably functioning before the machine is put into operation.

  • Page 14: Hitching And Uncoupling

    2 | Safety and responsibility If in doubt about the safety-relevant status of the machine, e.g. in case of leaking operating fluids, visible damage or unexpected changes in driving behaviour: Ø Immediately shut down and secure the machine. Ø If possible, locate and rectify the faults by following these operating instruc- tions.

  • Page 15: Brake System

    Safety and responsibility | 2 The hydraulic system is equipped with pressure accumulators. The regulations applying at the location of use during operation must be observed to this end. The owner is solely responsible for complying with them. Ø Do not open or work (welding, soldering, drilling) on pressure accumulators. Even when empty, the tanks are still preloaded by gas pressure.

  • Page 16: Technical Limiting Values

    2.7.9 Changing equipment / wear items Ø Only pulling tools may be attached that meet the technical requirements ac- cording to these operating instructions. HORSCH does not assume any liability for damages resulting from the attachment of non-fitting pulling tools as well as incorrect mounting.

  • Page 17: Fertiliser And Dressed Seed

    Structural changes not approved by HORSCH may affect the functionality and opera- tional safety of the machine and will void any warranty claim. HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and limb as well as property damages res- ulting from unapproved retrofitting and conversions.

  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    2 | Safety and responsibility HORSCH will not assume liability whatsoever for damage resulting from the use of non-original parts and accessories. If the component to be replaced is marked with a safety sticker, these stickers must also be ordered and attached to the spare part.

  • Page 19: Danger Zone

    Safety and responsibility | 2 2.8 Danger zone The area indicates the danger zone of the machine: Danger zone(Focus 6 TD) The danger zone around the machine poses the following hazards: • Accidental operation of the hydraulics can trigger dangerous movements of the machine.

  • Page 20: Safety Stickers

    2 | Safety and responsibility 2.9 Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards at dangerous points and are an im- portant part of the safety equipment of the machine. Missing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or even fatal injuries. 1.
  • Page 21 Safety and responsibility | 2 Stay clear of the operating range of foldable machine parts! 00380135 Shut the engine down and pull off the key before starting maintenance and repair work. 00380294 Do not climb on rotatable parts. Use mounting steps provided for this purpose.

  • Page 22: Positions Of Safety Stickers

    2 | Safety and responsibility 2.9.1 Positions of safety stickers The positions of the safety stickers depend on the equipment. Safety stickers with the addition "2x" can be found on either side of the machine. 60059040 • 02 • 07/2021 • en...

  • Page 23: Commissioning

    3 Commissioning NOTE These work activities may be carried out only by persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. WARNING Increased danger of accidents during commissioning. Ø Observe the notes in the Safety chapter and familiarise yourself with the ma- chine! 3.1 Delivery...

  • Page 24: Installation

    3 | Commissioning 3.3 Installation Instruction of the operator and initial installation of the machine will be carried out by our service engineers or distributors. Any preceding use of the machine is prohibited! The machine can only be released for operation after the instruction session conduc- ted by service technicians or sales partners and after the operating instructions have been read.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    4 Technical data 4.1 Technical data Focus 3 TD 4 TD 6 TD Working width 3.00 m [9'10"] 4.00 m [13'1"] 6.00 m [19'8"] Transport width 3.00 m [9'10"] 2.98 m [9'9"] 2.98 m [9'9"] Transport height 3.35 m [11'0"] 3.35 m [11'0"] 3.70 m [12'2"] Length...
  • Page 26 4 | Technical data Coulter pressure of 5 – 120 kg 5 – 120 kg 5 – 120 kg seed coulter [11 – 265 lbs] [11 – 265 lbs] [11 – 265 lbs] Coulter / Pressure 34 cm 34 cm 34 cm wheels [1'11"]...
  • Page 27 Technical data | 4 Focus 6 TD 3-point 6.35 TD 3-point 6.50 TD 3-point Working width 6.00 m [19'8"] 6.00 m [19'8"] 6.00 m [19'8"] Transport width 2.98 m [9'9"] 2.98 m [9'9"] 3.47 m [11'5"] Transport height 3.70 m [12'2"] 3.70 m [12'2"] 3.70 m [12'2"] Length incl.
  • Page 28 4 | Technical data Working speed 6 – 10 km/h 6 – 10 km/h 6 – 10 km/h [3.75 – 6.25 mph] [3.75 – 6.25 mph] [3.75 – 6.25 mph] Focus 6.75 TD 3-point Working width with TurboDisc seed bar 5.625 m [18'5"] Working width with Maestro RV 6.00 m [19'8"]...

  • Page 29: Type Plate

    The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame or the hopper of the ma- chine. Data on the type plate: Sitzenhof 1 Made in Germany D-92421 Schwandorf Maschinen GmbH www.horsch.com A-0: A-1: A-2: A-3: Model designation Serial number...

  • Page 30: Requirements On The Tractor

    4 | Technical data Information on year of manufacture • Year of manufacture in VIN/Vehicle Identification Number (coded): Embossed when basic vehicle or undercarriage is manufactured • Year of manufacture on the type plate: Time of final production of the machine in the respective equipment version Due to processes, there may be some periods between the manufacturing of the ba- sic vehicle and final production.
  • Page 31 Technical data | 4 Electrics / Control system Electric power supply 12 V Lighting Socket, 7-pin, see chapter Lighting Control ISOBUS Hydraulics Number of dual-acting control units 2 (Focus 3-point: each +1 for Maestro preparation kit, hydraulic depth setting disc harrow field) Pressureless return flow (max.

  • Page 32: Calculating The Ballasting

    4 | Technical data 4.3.1 Calculating the ballasting The permissible total weight, the permissible axle loads and the tyre load bearing ca- pacity must not be exceeded when mounting or connecting implements. The front axle of the tractor must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the curb weight of the tractor.
  • Page 33 Technical data | 4 Calculations 1. Calculation of minimum front ballasting with rear implement: ∙ ( + ) − ∙ + 0,2 ∙ ∙ Enter the result into the table. 2. Calculation of minimum rear ballasting with front implement ∙ − ∙...
  • Page 34 4 | Technical data Checking the calculations Check the calculated values additionally by weighing: Weigh the combination of tractor and towed or connected machine to determine the front and rear axle load. Compare the determined values with the calculated values. This includes: •...

  • Page 35: Attachment

    5 Attachment Focus 6 TD Drawbar Tank Tank Distributor tower Lighting TurboDisc seed bar Packer Levelling discs Tines 10 Support wheels 11 Access steps 5.1 Hydraulics WARNING Danger of serious accidents and injuries from unintentional hydraulic movements! Ø Secure or lock the control units on the tractor. Ø...

  • Page 36: Marking Of Hydraulic Hoses

    5 | Attachment NOTE Ø Operate the machine with mineral-based hydraulic oil. Do not mix mineral oils with organic or ester oils. The hydraulic circulation of the tractor must contain mineral-based hydraulic oil. Ø Oil purity acc. to ISO 4406: 18/16/13 Ø...

  • Page 37: Aluminium Clips

    Attachment | 5 Lift/lower Pressureless return CAUTION Damages on the hydraulic motor The return flow pressure on the fan drive must not exceed 5 bar. NOTE The following hydraulic movements are carried out via the hoses marked with +: Lift Folding Retraction of cultivation tools Fan flow...
  • Page 38 5 | Attachment Colour blue yellow black Silver Thickness 7 mm [0.28″] 10 mm 19 mm 30 mm 50 mm [0.39″] [0.75″] [1.18″] [1.97″] WARNING Risk of injury on the hydraulic cylinders! Limbs may be pinched or crushed by unintentional retraction of the piston rods. Ø...

  • Page 39: Lighting

    Attachment | 5 5.3 Lighting 7-pin plug Rear light, right Lamp, blinker Lamp, tail light Lamp, brake light Rear light, left Lamp, brake light Lamp, tail light Lamp, blinker Number Designation Colour Function yellow Blinker left 54 g white Earth green Blinker right 58 R...

  • Page 40: Instruction Stickers

    5 | Attachment 5.4 Instruction stickers 1. Clean soiled stickers. 2. Damaged or illegible stickers must be replaced immediately. 3. Apply the specified stickers to spare parts. Adjust the coulter pressure – read the operating instructions. 00380100 Ensure leak tightness of seed hopper and the entire pneumatic system to avoid leaks.
  • Page 41 Attachment | 5 Increase the coulter pressure via the hy- draulic coulter pressure adjustment. 00380354 Retighten the wheel nuts bolts for the first time after 50 km or 10 hours – see maintenance overview. 00380359 To set the distributor flap and the neces- sary air volume (fan rotation speed) fol- low the instructions in the operating manual!
  • Page 42 5 | Attachment Loading hook Hook the load suspension gear (chains, ropes etc.) into this loading hook during loading. Loading work only by operators trained by HORSCH! 00380880 Pre-load the wing hydraulics with min. 80 bar. 00381100 Pressure display for fan drive...
  • Page 43 Attachment | 5 Air distribution hose Focus 6 TD 00385594 Lashing points Hook fastening gear (lashing belts, chains, etc.) here. Loading work only by operators trained by HORSCH! 60010418 00385757 60010418 Jack lifting point 00385971 00385971 60059040 • 02 • 07/2021 • en...

  • Page 44: Assembly Groups

    6 Assembly groups WARNING Serious crushing due to lowering / dropping machine parts. Ø Support the raised machine mechanically by appropriate means. Ø Do not work under the raised machine without proper safeguards. CAUTION Risk of injury during assembly work Ø...
  • Page 45 Ø Replace the spring assembly only as a complete unit (workshop work). Ø Never open the spring assembly. Ø If a tine is blocked or jammed by stones etc., please contact the HORSCH Ser- vice. The blockage may give way and the tine jump forward into its normal position.

  • Page 46: Turbodisc Coulter

    6 | Assembly groups NOTE The fertiliser placement depends on the conditions in the field and can therefore only be adjusted during use. Ø Check the placement when starting work and regularly during use. 6.2 TurboDisc coulter 6.2.1 Overview Coulter unit Rubber bearing for coulter body (maintenance free) Coulter discs Uniformer...

  • Page 47: Coulter Discs

    Assembly groups | 6 6.2.2 Coulter discs The coulter discs are arranged at the front at an angle with slight pretension to each other. This enables light pulling work and exact opening of the seed channel. 6.2.2.1 Adjusting the coulter discs Ø...
  • Page 48 6 | Assembly groups 6.2.2.5 Press roller scraper The scraper can be re-adjusted if worn. 1. Loosen screw (A) to readjust. 2. Adjust the scraper via the slot. Press roller scraper 3. Move the scraper as close as possible towards the press roller (approx. 2 mm distance).
  • Page 49 Assembly groups | 6 Adjusting the press roller If depth guidance by the press rollers cannot be assured on soft or sandy soils, they can be replaced by press rollers with a width of 7.5 cm (option). 6.2.2.8 Rubber mounting NOTE Ø...
  • Page 50 6 | Assembly groups 6.2.2.9 Harrow The height and angle of attack of the harrow can be adjusted, if necessary. Ø Adjust the height: Unscrew the screw (1) and tighten the bracket again in the next position. Ø Increase the angle of attack (aggressiveness): Slightly lift the seed bar and screw down the screw (2) in the upper position behind the harrow.

  • Page 51: Tightening Torques On The Turbodisc Coulter

    Assembly groups | 6 6.2.3 Tightening torques on the TurboDisc coulter 20 Nm 20 Nm 120 Nm 55 Nm 38 Nm 6.3 TurboEdge coulter 6.3.1 Overview Coulter unit Rubber bearing for coulter body (maintenance free) Tines Seed pipe Pressure wheel Scraper Coulter pressure adjustment (manual) 60059040 •...

  • Page 52: Settings On The Coulter

    6 | Assembly groups The seed is placed with the coulters: • The tine (3) cuts through the seedbed and exposes the seed horizon. • The seed is placed in the furrow via the seed pipe (4). • The pressure wheel (5) guides the coulter in depth and ensures closing of the soil.

  • Page 53: Packer

    Assembly groups | 6 Pressure wheel scraper 3. Move the scraper as close as possible towards the pressure wheel (approx. 2 mm distance). Rotate the pressure wheel and check for free rotation during this process. The scraper should not rub against the (clean) pressure wheel at any point.

  • Page 54: Coulter

    The following must be observed when replacing components of the Mulch Mix, LD and ULD coulter (coulter tips, guide plates, wings): Ø Use only original HORSCH wear items. Ø Use new screws and nuts with each replacement. Ø Check for correct seating of the four-cornered shaft coulter screws in the coulter tips and guide plates: Ø...

  • Page 55: Levelling Discs

    Assembly groups | 6 Ø Tighten the screw connections for mounting the wings on the nut. Do not tighten on the screw head. Ø Tighten all screw connections with a nut runner or torque spanner. Ø Observe the tightening torque: 160 ± 10 Nm 6.6 Levelling discs The levelling discs are arranged behind the tine field and create a level seedbed for the coulters in front of the tyre packer.

  • Page 56: Crumbling Tool

    6 | Assembly groups • Furrow closing The discs are adjusted for flat running so that the drawn furrows are closed. This is necessary on heavy soils or under moist conditions, when the packer is unable to close the furrows. Depth setting The depth setting of the levelling discs is made after the tines are set to the desired working depth.

  • Page 57: Setting The Bout Markers

    Assembly groups | 6 Notes on cleaning Mechanical seals are very sensitive against the precipitation of water and the sub- sequent, long downtimes. In case of rust the mechanical seals will stick, are damaged and the bearing will no longer be leak tight. Ø...

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Aggressiveness

    6 | Assembly groups 6.8.1 Adjusting the aggressiveness Bout marker disc adjustment 1. Adjust the aggressiveness of the bout markers according to the soil conditions. 2. To do so, loosen the hexagon screws (A), adjust the bout marker disc by turn- ing the offset rod and retighten the hexagon screws (A).

  • Page 59: Operation

    7 Operation WARNING Ø Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety notes in the chapter "Safety and Introduction" as well as the accident preven- tion regulations! 7.1 Initial commissioning/tractor change During initial commissioning and when changing the tractor, the machine must be adapted to the tractor.

  • Page 60: Adapting The Drawbar

    7 | Operation Ø Please consider also a loop for cornering. Ø Attach the clamping brackets again. 7.1.1 Adapting the drawbar For hitching up with towing eye or ball head, the drawbar needs to be adapted to the hitching height. 1.

  • Page 61: Connecting

    Operation | 7 7.2.1 Connecting The machine must be properly connected to a tractor before any machine move- ments. DANGER Serious accidents from loss of stability! Ø Park the machine only on a level and firm ground. Ø Secure the machine against rolling away before unhitching. DANGER Serious accidents from loss of stability! Machines with pneumatic brake:...

  • Page 62: Transport Position

    7 | Operation 7.2.2 Transport position WARNING Danger of traffic accidents Before driving off: Ø Clean all picked up soil from the entire machine. Ø Check function of lighting system. Ø Lock the control units mechanically or electrically, depending on the version, during transport travel.

  • Page 63: Parking

    Operation | 7 Position of control units Position Floating posi- Locked position Supply during road travel tion Control unit Lift / lower Hydraulic valve block Fan 1 7.2.3 Parking DANGER Serious accidents from loss of stability! Ø Park the machine only on a level and firm ground. NOTE Ø...

  • Page 64: Folding

    7 | Operation Ø Apply the parking brake (optional) and secure the machine with wheel chocks against rolling away. Ø Uncouple the machine. Ø Disconnect the lines between tractor and machine. Ø With swinging drawbar hitching close the lock valve on the drawbar. 7.3 Folding WARNING Serious crushing due to lowering / dropping machine parts...

  • Page 65: Folding In

    Operation | 7 7.3.2 Folding in DANGER There is a risk that persons may become crushed and severely in- jured between step and hopper. No persons are to remain on the step during folding. Ø If danger zone and step cannot be viewed properly, you should get off the tractor.

  • Page 66: Use In The Field

    7 | Operation Unfolding the access ladder Pull out the bolt Unfolding the access ladder 7.4 Use in the field 7.4.1 Work instructions NOTE Please note: Ø To control the seed refer to the operating instructions for the drill controls. Ø...

  • Page 67: Checks

    Operation | 7 Fan 1 7.4.2 Checks The working quality essentially depends on the adjustments and checks made prior to and during use, as well as on regular care and maintenance of the machine. Ø Carry out all maintenance tasks and adjustments before starting to work. NOTE Ø...

  • Page 68: Depth Setting

    7 | Operation Ø Has the correct rotor been installed? Pneumatic system – Metering unit Ø Have the sealing lips been adjusted and are they still serviceable? Ø In case of small seed, has the cleaning brush been installed and is it in order? Ø...

  • Page 69: Setting The Drilling Depth

    Operation | 7 Ø For setting the depth remove or add aluminium clips. Clips of the same amount and colour must be added to all cylinders. Ø Unfolding the machine. Ø Check the pressure in the pressure gauge. The pressure should be at least 80 bar.
  • Page 70 7 | Operation Adjustment spindle for coulter pressure with adjusting scale 7.5.3.3 Interrelationship drilling depth – coulter pressure Changes to the drilling depth mainly effect the placement depth but also the coulter pressure and the pressure wheels. Changes to the coulter pressure adjustment mainly effect coulters and pressure wheels, but also have an influence on the drilling depth.

  • Page 71: Row Spacing

    8 Row spacing On the Focus TD the ow spacing can be altered. The row spacing can be taken from the tables under Technical Data. There are two options: • Coulter extension For the tighter row spacing, additional TurboDisc coulters are bolted to the seed bar.

  • Page 72: Pneumatic System

    9 Pneumatic system The pneumatic system consists of the fan, the hopper, one or several metering units, and one or several distributor towers. WARNING Risk from hazardous dust (fertiliser, dressing). Ø Always wear suitable protective outfit (safety goggles, respiratory masks, pro- tective gloves) for cleaning and maintenance work.

  • Page 73: Fan Motor

    Pneumatic system | 9 9.1.1 Fan motor Return pressure max. 5 bar Speed max. 5,500 rpm Focus fan The fan has three ports. The fan must be correctly connected to prevent the motor from being damaged. Ø Feed and return flow of the motor must be connected to a double-acting con- trol unit.

  • Page 74: Tram Line Control Flaps

    9 | Pneumatic system Clamping taper When tightening the screws, especially with a new assembly, the fan wheel will move towards the housing in the direction of the protective grid. 1. Align a loose flange closer to the hydraulic motor, the gap between impeller and intake side must remain as small as possible.
  • Page 75 Pneumatic system | 9 The flaps have a mark on the underside on the shaft indicating the position of the flap. Tramline valve (A: marking; position open) If the tram line distribution box is equipped with track width change-over, the track width must only be changed when all flaps are open.

  • Page 76: Metering Unit

    10 Metering unit The HORSCH metering unit consists of only a few individual parts and can be dis- mantled without tools. Metering unit Housing Drive motor Discharge flap with sealing lip Rotor Side cover with roller bearing Side cover for pressure hopper with scraper plate...

  • Page 77: Rotors For Double Fall Sluices

    Metering unit | 10 The selection of individual rotors for various applications, working widths and deliv- ery volumes is described in the drill controls instructions. The cell rotors are arranged according to their delivery rate per revolution. 10.1.1 Rotors for double fall sluices On machines with double fall sluice and two seed boxes a rotor design with sym- metric graduation must be used when using a split rotor.

  • Page 78: Rotor Change With Full Hopper

    10 | Metering unit Rotor change The setting of sealing lip and the concentricity of the rotor must be checked after each rotor change. 10.1.3 Rotor change with full hopper Rotor change with full hopper Ø Unscrew the wing screws on side cover and drive motor. Remove side cover and motor.

  • Page 79: Rotors For Fine Seeds

    Metering unit | 10 Ø Install the side cover with the sealing lip in the metering housing. The sealing lip must have full contact with the rotor and should be able to generate ap- prox. 1 mm pre-tension. ca. 1 mm Sealing lip The retaining plate for the sealing lip is asymmetrically divided.
  • Page 80 10 | Metering unit 10.1.5.1 Removing or installing a fine seeds rotor The anti-rotation locks must be turned towards the recess in the housing when in- stalling and removing the rotors. Assembly of rotor for fine seeds Maintenance The function and operability of fine seed rotors must be checked every day. Ø...

  • Page 81: Rape Brushes

    Metering unit | 10 Function test Ø After installing a new rotor its function and concentricity must be checked. Ø For this purpose switch on the rotor as described in the section "Calibration test". The drive motor must run "smoothly". No stiff points should be recognizable. Ø...

  • Page 82: Coarse Seeds

    10 | Metering unit 10.1.7 Coarse seeds For sowing coarse seed (maize, beans, peas, etc.) the metering unit must be conver- ted. A red lid is used. Coarse seeds lid Coarse seeds lid Ø A deflector must be installed instead of the rape brushes. This deflector prevents large seed grains from getting caught between rotor and housing, being damaged or blocking the rotor.

  • Page 83: Metering Unit With Venturi-Type Injector

    Metering unit | 10 Adapter frame Ø If necessary, mix talc or graphite powder with the seed. Large seed grains partly have poor trickling characteristics and thus do not fill the roller flutes completely. Ø When using the adapter frame you must install and adjust the wider sealing lip - see adjusting the sealing lip.

  • Page 84: Maintenance Of Metering Unit

    10 | Metering unit NOTE Always check the function of the pneumatic system and the seed placement but es- pecially at high placing quantities and working speeds. No grains should remain on the surface of the field. If grains are blown out the fan speed must be increased (temporarily up to 4000 rpm) or the working speed reduced, until the injector system works correctly again.

  • Page 85: Plug Assignment On Motor

    Metering unit | 10 10.3.1 Plug assignment on motor In case of cable break or repair work on the plug, the cables can be connected by soldering. However, the use of crimping contacts is recommended. Cable blue white brown green yellow 60059040 •...

  • Page 86: Optional Equipment

    11 Optional equipment 11.1 MiniDrill MiniDrill The machine can be equipped with a MiniDrill in addition to increase the impact force and to save additional passes. Two versions are available: MiniDrill G&F With the Grain&Fertilizer version, the product in the hoppers of the machine and in the MiniDrill are mixed in the air flow and jointly placed in the soil.

  • Page 87: Depth Setting

    Optional equipment | 11 Ø Simply release the bracket and rotate the four-cornered shaft until the reques- ted coulter disc angle is attained. Marking should not take place deeper than necessary. Ø Then tighten the screws again. Pre-emergence markers – adapting the aggressiveness of the disc The pre-emergence marker can be activated or deactivated via the terminal of the drill controls.

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    11 | Optional equipment 11.3.2 Maintenance Ø Check free movement of bearings and bearing play. Ø Check hydraulic valve function and disc mark before starting work. Ø Check coulter discs for wear. 11.4 Disc harrow field As a measure to extend the range of applications, the Focus TD can be equipped with a disc harrow system, instead of the tine field.
  • Page 89 Optional equipment | 11 CAUTION Risk of injury during assembly work Ø Observe the safety notes and accident prevention instructions. Ø Always use an appropriate protective outfit for all repair, maintenance, and adjustment work. WARNING Danger of injury caused by machine lowering Ø...

  • Page 90: Worklight

    11 | Optional equipment 700 Nm Screw fittings tine section/disc harrow field – core machine 7. Slightly lift the machine and use appropriate equipment (e.g. telescopic loader, forklift truck or tractor) to pull the tine field out from under the Focus. 8.

  • Page 91: Crossbar

    Optional equipment | 11 11.6 Crossbar The crossbar is located between the tyre packer and the coulters. Crossbar - mechanically adjustable Coupling bar to adjust the crossbar The crossbar is coupled to the seed bar. The adjustment is made by adding alu- minium clips to the coupling bars.
  • Page 92 11 | Optional equipment Wear plate on dragged tines Setting on 3-point machines Setting the crossbar on 3-point machines Ø Remove bolt (C). Ø Swing the crossbar to the desired position. Ø Reinsert the bolt (C). 60059040 • 02 • 07/2021 • en...

  • Page 93: Maestro Preparation Kit

    Optional equipment | 11 11.7 Maestro preparation kit All Focus with three-point hitching at the rear can be used with a Maestro seed bar for single grain drilling. In order to be able to check coulter pressure and vacuum, the fronts of the hoppers are equipped with two further pressure gauges.

  • Page 94: Electro-Hydraulic Drilling Depth Adjustment

    11 | Optional equipment Border disc right Border disc left Screw for border disc adjustment Screws for adjusting the disc intensity Ø Remove screw (C) to adjust the incline. The holding plate has several bore holes. Ø Swing the arm of the border disc to the desired position and secure it again with the screw (C).

  • Page 95: Hydraulic Coulter Pressure Adjustment

    Optional equipment | 11 Setting WARNING Risk of injury on the hydraulic cylinders! Limbs may be pinched by unintentional retraction of the piston rods. Ø The machine must be parked with the parking brake pulled when adding or removing clips. Nobody may be about in the area of the tractor cab at this time.

  • Page 96: Brake System

    11 | Optional equipment NOTE When operating the hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment the seed quantity can be increased by a user-defined percentage. Ø Follow the operating instructions for the E-Manager. 11.11 Brake system DANGER Uncontrolled rolling of the machine may cause severe injuries by crushing or rolling over.
  • Page 97 Optional equipment | 11 1 Brake force adjustment lever 2 Position: Hopper full 3 Position: hopper half full 4 Position: Hopper empty 5 Service brake release button WARNING Danger of traffic accidents! Ø Changes to the pressure setting cause changes in the response characteristics of the brake system.

  • Page 98: Parking Brake

    11 | Optional equipment 11.11.2 Parking brake DANGER Serious accidents from loss of stability! Ø Park the machine only on a level and firm ground. Ø Secure the machine against rolling away before unhitching. Parking brake crank Ø Always apply the parking brake and secure the machine against rolling away before parking the machine.

  • Page 99: Care And Maintenance

    The machine has been designed and built to offer maximum performance, economy and operator friendliness under a vast variety of operating conditions. Prior to delivery, the machine was checked at the factory and by the HORSCH sales partner to ensure the optional condition of the machine.

  • Page 100: After 10 Operating Hours

    12 | Care and maintenance 12.1.1 After 10 operating hours Maintenance location Work instructions All threaded, plug, and hy- Retighten all threaded, plug and hydraulic connections. draulic connections Event tight threaded and hydraulic connection may become loose due to material de- terioration or paint residues between the threaded joints or unions.

  • Page 101: During The Season

    Care and maintenance | 12 12.1.3 During the season Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Machine in general Frame and frame connecting Check condition and firm seating daily parts Wear items Replace all wear items when the • wear limits have been reached •...

  • Page 102: At The End Of The Season

    12 | Care and maintenance Metering unit Roller and sealing lip Check condition, setting and wear – replace the sealing lip at least daily once per year. Rotor Check for sticking cells and clean. daily Motor bearing and housing Check for condition and smooth running. prior to use cover Distributor tower...

  • Page 103: Clean The Machine

    Care and maintenance | 12 12.2 Clean the machine Ø Clean the machine thoroughly at regular intervals and after the end of the sea- son. Ø Wear the necessary protective outfit when performing any work to protect your health and safety. Ø...

  • Page 104: 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. 60059040 • 02 • 07/2021 • en...
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  • Page 108 All details on technical specifications and illustrations are approximate and non-binding. Subject to technical product revisions.

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