TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SOME NOTES REGARDING THE USER MANUAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY LIST OF RESIDUAL RISKS DELIVERY LETTER TILLER IDENTIFICATION AND MANUAL CODE INTENDED USE GENERAL DELIVERY NOTES MAIN PARTS OF THE TILLER STANDARD AND OPTIONAL SET-UPS SAFETY DEFINITIONS (UNI EN ISO 12100-1:2009) CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS OPERATOR REQUISITES...
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STORAGE AND WINTERING SCRAPPING QUICK CONSULTATION TABLES 14.1 TABLE OF TIGHTENING TORQUES 14.2 TROUBLESHOOTING 14.3 LUBRICATION INTERVALS SPARE PARTS WARRANTY SPR Tiller - 4 -...
Congratulations on your purchase of the SPR Tiller The SPR Tiller is manufactured by SICMA S.p.A, which has been producing agricultural machines for over 40 years. The SPR Tiller has all the safety and quality requisites required for this type of equipment.
The machine is delivered accompanied by the following Declaration of Conformity. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The company Sicma s.p.a. - C.da Cerreto, 39 - 66010 Miglianico (Ch) - Italy Tel.: +39 0871 95841 - Fax: +39 0871 950295 e-mail: info@sicma.it - http://www.sicma.it hereby declares that:...
LIST OF RESIDUAL RISKS Although SICMA has done everything possible to make sure that the machine is in line with the state of art on safety and complies with all directives, laws and regulations, it still exist the possibility, albeit reduced, for some residual risks: •...
Do not remove the safety devices • This manual has been delivered SICMA COMMUNICATES THAT ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATION TO THE TILLER, OR ANY OPERATION PERFORMED AND NOT STRICLTY REPORTED IN THIS MANUAL, ESPECIALLY NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, NOT ONLY VOID THE WARRANTY BUT ALSO EXEMPT SICMA FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND PERSONS.
The identification code of this manual is indicated on the cover. Write the number in a different safe place so that if this manual is lost or damaged, another copy can be requested from SICMA or from the nearest dealer by also stating the serial number visible in the marking.
USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL the Tiller or to the accessories. English In the event of damage or missing pieces, inform SICMA or its area representatives, the carrier or its insurance company immediately possibly providing photos. The spare parts or equipment supplied are sometimes in separate containers.
SAFETY In this user manual and on the equipment itself, you'll find a few symbols whose meaning is explained below. DEFINITIONS (UNI EN ISO 12100-1:2009) DANGER: A potential source of physical injury or damage to health. DANGEROUS AREA: Any area within and/or in proximity of a machine in which the presence of a person constitutes a risk for the safety and health of the same.
• The manual must be always at hand, so that it is easy for future reference. If it were lost or damaged, you must apply to SICMA for a replacement copy. • For no reason climb, seat or lean on the equipment whether it is ON, OFF or in zero energy state.
Use the machine to carry and/or lift persons, animals or objects. • Work on slopes greater than 3°. Sicma declines any liability for accidents deriving from the failure to comply with the prescriptions indicated above. Given the particular stress to which the equipment is subjected and for safety reasons, if pieces are replaced, only use original spare parts.
HYDRAULIC PLANT If there is a hydraulic system, check the good condition of the hydraulic pipes daily and, if necessary, replace them as described in para. 9 “Routine maintenance”. ATTENTION CONTAMINATION HAZARD! The operator must pay attention to oil leaks and perform relative repairs immediately.
2.11 LOCATION OF PICTOGRAMS AND LABELS SPR Tiller - 17 -...
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When one or more stickers are difficult to read or in fact absent, arrange immediate purchase by contacting SICMA or the nearest dealer. The following table lists the safety stickers with the relevant codes. The latter may be communicated to the dealer for possible purchase.
OIL types 4781099 Use only ENI oils Gear info Follow the instructions for correct 4784503 use of the gearbox Machine info 4784201 Machine abbreviation (SPR) Width information 000-235 Machine width (235cm) CE plate FRESATRICE Stating the main data with serial 4780001 SPR 235 00216...
After securing the Tiller with ropes or chains, raise the equipment by a few centimetres to check that it is properly balanced; otherwise gently reposition the Tiller on the truck bed, adjust the length of the ropes/chains and attempt the operation again.
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ATTENTION CONTAMINATION HAZARD! After unpacking do not disperse the packaging into the environment but keep it for other transportation and contact authorised centres for disposal. Check the transport document or packing-list supplied and, if necessary, act as described in chapter 1 "General Delivery Notes". ATTENTION TIPPING HAZARD! During subsequent transportation remember that, even if it is stable, the equipment must ALWAYS:...
START-UP ATTENTION INJURY HAZARD! Only qualified operators having read and understood the safety instructions can perform the operations described below. Moreover, they must check that there are no persons, animals and objects exposed in the area where the connection is made to the tractor. Before performing "set-up - connecting to the tractor"...
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To connect the upper third point, the operator must: • Remove the split pin "E" of the pin "F" of the upper third point of the tiller; • Slide pin "F" out; • Release the tie-rod "G" of the tractor upper third point and insert it into the upper third point "H"...
RECOMMENDATION! To minimise the stresses and to prolong the life of the equipment, make sure that the axis of the PTO of the Tiller and that of the tractor are always parallel during use. CARDAN SHAFT CONNECTION Before assembling the Cardan shaft, the operator must: Manual •...
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• If necessary, extract the two bolts "C" that lock the clutch and insert its grooved hub into the PTO shaft of the Miller. • Reposition the bolts "C" aligning them with the shaft grooving and tighten them. • Slide the protection of the PTO along the Cardan shaft inserting it from the opposite side and reposition it on its support.
CHECK THE STABILITY OF THE TRACTOR-TILLER COMPLEX. CAUTION RISK OF INSTABILITY AND TIPPING! The weight of the Tiller changes the stability of the tractor-tiller unit, influencing the ability of steering and of braking. As such, proceed at a moderate speed. In particular, it should be noted that the front axle must always be carrying a load of at least 20% of the weight of the tractor-tiller unit.
ROAD TRANSPORT Arts. 61 and 104 of the Highway Code require that the maximum width of vehicles on the road is 2.55 metres so the SPR 160, SPR 185 and SPR 210 can be used on roads as their maximum dimensions are no longer than that stated. The Tillers SPR 235 and SPR 260, whose maximum dimension is respectively 2.66 m and 2.91 m must be considered exceptional agricultural machines.
Tiller; the calibration value is already set in the factory, therefore it is not recommended to modify it in order to prevent damage to the machine or to the joint itself. SICMA is not liable for damage deriving from incorrect modification of the clutch calibration.
REAR BONNET ADJUSTMENT If the Tiller has rear cover with chain, the inclination can be adjusted by simply shortening or lengthening the tract of taught chain. If the Tiller has covers with bonnet presses (optional), the inclination can be adjusted to obtain greater or lesser compacting of the land. The higher the thrust downwards, the better the finish.
WORKMANSHIP NOTE Prior to working with the equipment read this entire sequence to be prepared in time for any unexpected events. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Before using the machine for the first time, or after a lengthy period of inactivity, the operator must: •...
The tractor forward speed should be reduced to approximately 2 km/h if the land is difficult to work (hard, stony, etc.). Keep the tractor engine running at a rev speed that assures the machine the power needed for the job it is performing. Move a short distance with the Tiller activated and check the quality of the work performed;...
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TEMPORARY STOP To stop the Tiller temporarily, simply deactivate rotation of the tractor PTO by activating the relevant control in the tractor control panel. If the operator must get off the tractor, they must: • Engage the parking brake. • switch the engine off •...
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE ATTENTION DANGER OF INJURY AND DAMAGE Only qualified operators that have read and understood the safety requirements (Chap. 2) may perform the operations described below. Moreover, they must check that there are no persons, animals and objects exposed in the dangerous area.
ATTENTION OIL EJECTION! Do not use hands to identify leakage of fluids under pressure; fluid leaks under pressure can penetrate the skin and eyes, with very serious consequences. CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE GEARBOX UNIT ATTENTION BURNS HAZARD! Wait for the gearbox to have cooled down before touching it.
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If it is necessary, in order to carry out oil filling, the operator must: • Unscrew and remove the oil load cap “A”. • Top up oil type AGIP-ENI BLASIA 150 up to the relevant level using a funnel. • Refit the filler plug and tighten it.
CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE LATERAL DRIVE SUMP WARNING! Recover used oils and dispose of them properly in appropriate collection centres as, according to the current laws, they must not be released into the environment as they have been classified as hazardous waste. It is therefore necessary to turn to the "Waste Oil Mandatory Consortium"...
CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE EXTERNAL ROTOR LATERAL SUPPORT WARNING! Recover used oils and dispose of them properly in appropriate collection centres as, according to the current laws, they must not be released into the environment as they have been classified as hazardous waste. It is therefore necessary to turn to the "Waste Oil Mandatory Consortium"...
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14.1. • Follow the same procedure for the other worn teeth. The request for replacement tools should be made to the SICMA dealer tools and must be accompanied by code, description and quantity (see table below). SPR tiller width...
CARDAN SHAFT For lubrication and for maintenance interventions, behave as described in the use and maintenance manual by the manufacturer of the Cardan shaft installed. CLEANING Only qualified operators that have read and understood the safety requirements (Chap. 2) may perform the operations described below. Moreover, these must check that there are no persons, animals and objects exposed in the dangerous area.
SCRAPPING In the event of scrapping, the machine must be disposed of in suitable waste disposal sites, in compliance with the law in force. In Italy, prior to scrapping, it is necessary to separate the parts of plastic or rubber from the metal ones.
14.2 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE Before performing the suggested remedies check whether the anomaly persists through a further attempt at use. In the event of intervention, start with the most elementary solutions. If the anomaly persists in spite of the solutions, contact the manufacturer's after-sales centres. MALFUNCTION CAUSE SOLUTION...
14.3 LUBRICATION INTERVALS INTERVAL IN HOURS DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERVENTION After the first 50 hours of work • Replace the oil in the gear unit box • Check the oil level in the gear box unit and top-up to the correct level if necessary •...
SPARE PARTS Repairs and replacements must be performed using original spare parts, which must be requested from the Dealer. Remember that the request for spare parts must be correct and accompanied by the following indications: • Machine Type; • Serial number; •...
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