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SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS Dear customer, Semi-carried discs plough-harrow SOFTER are quality products of Farmet a.s. Ceska Skalice. You can fully utilise the advantages of your machine after thoroughly studying the operating manual. The serial number of the machine is punched on the production label and written in the operating manual (see Table 1).
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS TABLE OF CONTENTS MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS ..................4 Technical parameters ......................4 Safety statement ........................4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ............... 5 Protective tools ........................5 MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS ......... 6 MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT ..........
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS The machine is designed for soil ploughing up to a depth of 12 cm (4.7 in) when agricultural soil cultivation. Another type of use exceeding the determined purpose is forbidden.
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The machine is made in accordance with the latest equipment state and approved safety regulations. However, dangers of user or third person injury or machine damage or creation of other material damage may arise during use.
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS The transport means designed for machine transport must have the load capacity minimally identical with the weight of the transported machine. The total weight of the machine is stated on the production label.
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Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS When folding and unfolding the side P 50 H frames, stay outside their reach. Stay outside the reach of the tractor - P 6 H agricultural machine set, if the tractor engine is in operation.
SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS 1. DESCRIPTION The SOFTER 4,5 PS a 6 PS machine is constructed as semi-carried. The basic version consists of a drawbar equipped with a three-point suspension rod, or a loop for the fixed suspension pin, a central frame with the transportation axle and two side frames.
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS 3. COMMISSIONING Before taking over the machine, test and check, whether damage occurred during transport and whether all parts contained in the bill of delivery were supplied. Before commissioning the machine, carefully read this operating manual, especially Chapters A-D p. 4-8.
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS Tabl.4 – The table of requirements for the towing means for work with the machine: SOFTER 4,5 PS Requirement for the tractor engine power for disc plough-harrow 120-150 kW (160-200 HP) SOFTER 6 PS...
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS Fig. 5 – Hydraulic Circuits RED DUST CAPS – control of side frames folding 1 TAPE – folding side frames into the transport position 1 TAPE 2 TAPES – unfolding side frames into the work position...
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Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS Tab.5 – Work position of the machine Machine Unfolding Procedure – Work Position Initial condition: Machine lifted on axle, side frames secured by locking drawbar, both ball valves on the drawbar are closed.
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Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS Tab.6 – Transport position of the machine Machine Folding Procedure – Transport Position Initial state: Machine is unfolded and recessed, both ball valves on the drawbar are open. Lift the machine on rollers (or rollers and drawbar), i.e.
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS 4. MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS SOFTER 4,5 PS a 6 PS Transport Position of Connect the machine by suspending on the tractor using the two-point suspension equipment (TPS 3), or the fixed bottom suspension using a pin or a ball.
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS MACHINE WORKING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Setting of soil processing depth is executed on lifted machine through adding or removing of distance washers on hydraulic cylinders. Fig.9 – Setting of working depth The same number of washers must be set on all piston rods!!! ...
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Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS Tabl.7 – Setting of working depth - mm/ins Position of tracing Number of Working wheel washers depth DRAWBAR FOR THE BOTTOM FIXED HITCH If the machine is equipped with a drawbar for the bottom fixed suspension, it is required to set the working depth using the spacing washers also on the piston rods of the drawbar as shown below, see fig.10.
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS Tabl. 8 – Setting the working depth on the drawbar Hitch height h = 500 mm / 20 in Washers same as on rollers + 12 pieces Hitch height h = 550 mm / 22 in...
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Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS Fig.12 - When the machine turns to the right-hand side, lower the machine in arms, or remove the spacing washers on the drawbar piston rods Fig.13 - When the machine turns to the left-hand side, lift the machine in arms, or remove the spacing washers on the drawbar piston rods 21 │...
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS SETTING SIDE DEFLECTORS AND EDGE DISCS According to the type and quantity of plant residues, it is necessary to set the side deflectors. Fig. 14 – Options for side deflector settings ...
Manual SOFTER 4,5 PS | 6 PS 7. MACHINE STORAGE Long-term machine shutdown: Store the machine under a roof if possible. Store the machine on a flat and solid surface with sufficient load capacity. Clean the machine before storing and conserve so that it is not damaged in any way during storage. Pay special attention to all marked lubrication points and properly lubricate them according to the lubrication plan.
This provision does not apply to the replacement of wearable spare parts (see point 11.2.3). 11.2.8 The warranty is conditioned by using the genuine spare parts of the manufacturer. Prepared by: Technical Department, Farmet a.s., Jirinkova 276, Ceska Skalice 552 03, On 5 January 2017, changes reserved 24 │ 26...
The warranty is bound to the machine and is not void upon an owner change. The warranty is limited to the disassembly and assembly, possibly replacement or repair of the defective part. The decision, whether to replace or repair the defective part, is up to the contractual workshop of Farmet. VII.
CE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY EG-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DÉCLARATION CE DE CONFORMITÉ СЕРТИФИКАТ СООТВЕТСТВИЯ ЕС DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI WE Мы Nous Farmet a.s. Jiřinková 276 552 03 Česká Skalice Czech Republic DIČ: CZ46504931 Tel/Fax: 00420 491 450136 Vydáváme na vlastní zodpovědnost toto prohlášení. Hereby issue, on our responsibility, this Certificate.
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