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LEMKEN Solitair 10 K Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating
Instructions
Trailed Seed Drills
Solitair 10 K
with electronic seed drill control
LEMKEN Solitronic
- EN -
SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN!
Art.-Nr.: 175 3877
EN-2/07.05
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen / Postfach 11 60, D-46515 Alpen
Telefon (0 28 02) 81-0, Telefax (0 28 02) 81-220
E-Mail: lemken@lemken.com, Internet: http://www.lemken.com

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  • Page 1 - EN - SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN! Art.-Nr.: 175 3877 EN-2/07.05 LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen / Postfach 11 60, D-46515 Alpen Telefon (0 28 02) 81-0, Telefax (0 28 02) 81-220 E-Mail: lemken@lemken.com, Internet: http://www.lemken.com...
  • Page 3 Only use genuine Lemken spare-parts. Spurious parts negatively influence the function of the implement, show a shorter lifetime and increase in nearly all cases additional maintenance. We trust that you will understand that LEMKEN is unable to guarantee poor operation and damage caused by using spurious parts!

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Therefore use this instruction book with the „General Health- and Safety precautions“! • The LEMKEN Solitair 10 K has been designed purely for the agricultural use! • Any use beyond the one stipulated above is no longer considered as defi- ned use! •...
  • Page 5 Hydraulics................18 4.1.1 Required spool valves / Hose marking ......18 4.1.2 Hydraulic motor of the fan ..........19 Tractor drawbar..............19 Electric ..................20 Required sockets ..............21 Brake system................21 PREPARATION ON THE SEED DRILL ........22 Drawbar eye................22 Brake system................22 PTO drive shaft ..............22 PTO shaft ................24 5.4.1 General instructions .............24 5.4.2 Cutting off the PTO shaft ..........25 Permissible total weight............25...
  • Page 6 11 FAN ....................41 12 SETTINGS ..................42 12.1 Seeding depth..............42 12.2 Coulter pressure..............42 12.2.1Single coulter pressure adjustment ......42 12.2.2Central coulter pressure adjustment ......43 12.3 Seeding shafts..............44 12.4 Seed table ................46 12.5 Slide plates ................47 12.6 Bottom flaps ................
  • Page 7 21 PRE-EMERGENCE MARKERS ............59 21.1 General instructions ............59 21.2 Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, double acting ..59 21.3 Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, single acting...60 21.4 Depth of the marking groove ..........60 22 SEEDING PIPE CONTROL SYSTEMS .........61 23 TYRES ...................61 24 DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS .............62 25 TECHNICAL DATA ...............63 26 MAINTENANCE ................64 26.1 Lubrication table ..............64...
  • Page 8 EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY..........75...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Instructions • Before using the machine, always check both it and the tractor for roadworthiness- and operational safety! • As well as the notes in these instructions the operator is advised to comply with the generally applicable safety at work regulations and those relating to use of the public highway! •...
  • Page 11 • Adhere to the maximum permissible axle loads, total weights and transport width! • Fit and check transport gear, road lights and warning guards! • The release ropes for quick coupler latches should hang freely and in the lowered position must not release the quick coupling by themselves! •...
  • Page 12 • Regularly check the hydraulic pipes and replace them in the event of damage or signs of ageing! The replacement pipes must comply with the technical specification as laid down by Lemken! • When searching for leaks appropriate equipment should be used because of the danger of injury! •...
  • Page 13 of the harrow! • When using the power take-off shaft please note that the RPM is dependant on the driving speed and that the direction of rotation reverses when driving rearward! • Before engaging the power take-off shaft make sure that nobody is within the hazard area of the power harrow! •...
  • Page 14 • Check air pressure regularly and adhere to the advised air pressure! Brakes • Check the function of the brakes before starting work! • The brake systems must be checked thoroughly at regular intervals! • Setting and repairs on the brake system may only be carried out by approved workshops or approved brake service shops.
  • Page 15 • Lock track markers in transport position! • Never place any parts inside the hopper as the agitator shaft rotates, even during preparation work e.g. calibration! • Never exceed the maximum allowed filling quantity!

  • Page 16: Commissioning The Spring Brake Cylinders

    COMMISSIONING THE SPRING BRAKE CYLINDERS For being able to unload and manoeuvre without compressed air supply, the spring brake cylinders (FS) and hence the complete brake system were deactivated by means of crank screws at the factory. Before first commissioning apply pressure to the brake system, loosen the nut (MU) of the corresponding crank screw (KS), rotate the crank screw through 90°...

  • Page 17: Warning Stickers

    WARNING STICKERS General instructions The LEMKEN Solitair 10 K is equipped with all features to ensure safe operation. Where potential danger areas of the implement can not be fully safeguarded, warning stickers are fitted which draw attention to these. Damaged, lost or unreadable warning stickers must be replaced immediately.
  • Page 18 WARNING! Do not ride with on the platform of the implement! WARNING! Pinch points! WARNING! Danger due to moving parts! Wait until they have come to a standstill! WARNING! Keep well clear of the folding area of the implement! WARNING! Keep well clear of the working swinging area implement!

  • Page 19: Position Of The Warning Stickers

    Position of the warning stickers...

  • Page 20: Preparation Of Tractor

    PREPARATION OF TRACTOR Hydraulics 4.1.1 Required spool valves / Hose marking For the hydraulic devices of the Solitair 10 K the following spool valves must be available: Function sing. double Tractor/Solitair Solitair/Mounted acting acting implement spoo- spool colour code colour...

  • Page 21: Hydraulic Motor Of The Fan

    Tractor / Solitair. The plug-in couplings that are connected to the rear of the connector bracket (W10) of the Solitair 10 K, are specified in the column Solitair Mounted implement. 4.1.2 Hydraulic motor of the fan...

  • Page 22: Electric

    Electric For the electronic seed drill control Solitronic a power supply of 12 V is required. Excess voltage and undervoltage lead to a breakdown and can destroy electric components. For the connection to the tracfor battery the battery mounting set with 40 A fuse (AS) and plug connection (SK) with lock (BU) is used, which is included in the...

  • Page 23: Required Sockets

    - Connect cable with plug (KS) to the plug connection of the batte- ry mounting set and fix by means of the lock. After detachment, the electric pipes must be disconnected and kept in a dry place on the seed drill. The op- eration terminal (Z9) must also be kept in a dry place or in the tractor cabin.

  • Page 24: Preparation On The Seed Drill

    PREPARATION ON THE SEED DRILL Drawbar eye drawbar must screwed to the pole (Z0) so that the seed hopper of the Solitair is horizontal with the ground when in working position. After having adjusted the height of the drawbar eye (Z1) the screws (Z2) must be tightened again.
  • Page 25 If the hitch point (G3) is in the middle between the power take- off shaft (G5) and the input shaft (G6) and if the PTO shaft is horizontal, then inflection angles are balanced when the direction of travel is changed. The loads on the PTO shaft and the neighbouring parts are then reduced to a minimum.

  • Page 26: Pto Shaft

    PTO shaft After having positioned drawbar eye (Z1) and the drawbar (G2) in such a way that the hopper is horizontal with the ground and the hitch point (G3) has the same distance from the power take-off shaft (G5) of the tractor and the input shaft (G6) of the PTO drive shaft (G4), the length of the PTO shaft (G7) must be adapted.

  • Page 27: Cutting Off The Pto Shaft

    5.4.2 Cutting off the PTO shaft If the PTO shaft (G7) is too long, proceed as follows to cut it to length. - Cut both halves of the PTO shaft (G7), the tubes and the protective tubes by the same dimension! - Deburr the edges of cut! - Slightly grease the tubes, push both halves together and check whether...

  • Page 28: Coupling And Uncoupling

    COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING Coupling The Solitair 10 K may only be coupled to a tractor that is equipped with a double-lash drawbar. Hitch up the Solitair 10 K to the tractor as follows: - Adjust the height of the drawbar...
  • Page 29 - Connect hydraulic hoses. The return hose of the hydraulic motor must be fitted to a plug coupling (si- ze BG6), which ensures an oil return with a banking-up pressure of less than 10 bar. - Connect brake hoses and elec- tric cables.
  • Page 30 - Push the chocks (Z14) in the hol- (Z15) secure chocks.

  • Page 31: Decoupling

    Decoupling The Solitair must always be parked on solid and level ground with the soil cultivation implement lowered. WARNING! When the soil cultivation implement Zikron 9/600 K or Zirkon 10/600 KA is not lowered, it is possible that the pole respectively the front of the seed drill will turn upwards.
  • Page 32 • Read and adhere to the General Safety Instructions as well as to the Instructions “Trailed implements”! • Decouple seed drill with lowered soil cultivation implement, only!

  • Page 33: Safety When Working With The Mounted Soil Cultivation Implement

    III, to which a Lemken soil cultivation implement can be attached as usual. The hydraulic three point linkage is designed for mounting the Lemken power harrows Zirkon 9 and –10 K or the Lemken combination Quarz 7 K.
  • Page 34 Solitair 10 K has weights on its front side. This ensures that the tongue load of the Solitair 10 K on the drawbar of the tractor is very low in transport position and very high in working position with completely filled hopper.

  • Page 35: Working Position And Transport Position

    WORKING POSITION AND TRANSPORT POSITION Lever position of the 6/2 directional valves The two directional valves (W1) and (W2) supply a total of four consumers. During operation the levers (W3) and (W4) are in the lower position, during transport in the upper position. Lever position active not active...

  • Page 36: Changing From Transport To Working Position

    Changing from transport to working position The following steps must be carried out when the Solitair 10 K attached to the drawbar of the tractor is to be changed from working position to transport position. The two levers (W3) and (W4) of the two directional valves are in the upper position = transport position.

  • Page 37: Changing From Working To Transport Position

    - Lower the hydraulic three point linkage (W7) completely. - Change both directional valves (W1) and (W2) to working position. - Unlock the track markers and put the pin (SP3) in the hole (SP2) (see ope- rating instructions of the corresponding soil cultivation implement). Changing from working to transport position - Retract the track markers and secure by means of the pin...

  • Page 38: Reversing On The Headlands

    - Retract the hydraulic top link (W6). - Unlock the pulse wheel (A0) and slew downwards. pulse wheel in working position Reversing on the headlands When the headlands are reached, first the track marker is retracted and then the soil cultivation implement with coulter bar is lifted via the hydraulic three point linkage.

  • Page 39: First Use

    FIRST USE Check the Solitair 10 K according to the checklist before its first use. • Drawbar and PTO drive shaft Mount drawbar and PTO drive shaft such that dimensions A and B are reciprocal and the PTO shaft is more or less...
  • Page 40 The track markers must be adjusted to the centre of the tractor track. • Sensors Check the sensors with regard to their function. See operating instructions of the seed drill control LEMKEN Solitronic. • Tramline width Adjust the tramline width in accordance to the track width of the tractor which is used with the sprayer or fertiliser.
  • Page 41 • Electronic seed drill control LEMKEN Solitronic By means of the electronic seed drill control Solitronic the Solitair will adjusted calibration test carried through via the operation terminal (Z9) See operating instructions of the electronic seed drill control Solitronic.

  • Page 42: Pulse Wheel

    10 PULSE WHEEL The pulse wheel (A0), which must be swung-down before operation field, impulse signals will transmitted to the electronic seed drill control. See also the operating instructions of the electronic seed drill control Solitronic. With lifted coulter bar the pulse wheel must only be max.

  • Page 43: Fan

    See operating instructions of the electronic seed drill control LEMKEN Solitronic. Solitair 10 K with...

  • Page 44: Settings

    12 SETTINGS 12.1 Seeding depth The seeding depth is adjusted by means of the top link (O10) of the lifting gear. Increasing the seeding depth => Reduce the length of the top link Reducing the seeding depth => Increase the length of the top link Secure the top link (O10) with the lock nut (O11) after having completed the settings.

  • Page 45: 2Central Coulter Pressure Adjustment

    12.2.2 Central coulter pressure adjustment The coulter pressure is set via the hydraulic lifting gear (O9) with adjustable depth limitation. Lowering the frame of the coulter bar more => higher coulter pressure Lowering the frame of the coulter bar less =>...

  • Page 46: Seeding Shafts

    12.3 Seeding shafts The seeding shafts (S8) are equipped with 6 seed wheels for each dosage unit (S0), and that with one fine seed wheels (S1), two narrow seed wheels (S2) and three wide seed wheels (S3). Between each seed wheel a separation washer is provided (not shown).
  • Page 47 WARNING! The hexagon screw must be screwed in so that it is within the seed wheel circumference, but is not forced to the seed wheel axle (S8). Too much force causes a deforming of the seed wheel and therefore inaccuracy when seeding or damage of the seed wheels.

  • Page 48: Seed Table

    12.4 Seed table...

  • Page 49: Slide Plates

    12.5 Slide plates During operation all slide plates (S10) must be fully opened. If necessary the seed flow from the hopper to the metering units can be stopped by means of one or more slide plates (S10). As an option the slide plates can be operated via hydraulic rams (T5) from the tractor seat via the opeator terminal of the electronic...

  • Page 50: 2Emptying Via The Distributor

    12.7.2 Emptying via the distributor After removing the threaded cover (X0) an adapter (X8) with hose (X9) can be connected to the distributor (X1). Via this adapter the hopper can be emptied pneumatically by the air fan. If required the hopper can be emptied via one or more distributors.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Dosage Units

    12.8 Cleaning the dosage units The dosage units (S0) must be cleaned regularly, with rape seed at least once a day. To do so lock the slide plates (S10), move the calibration tray (S11) in collecting position, then open the emptying flaps (S9).

  • Page 52: Tramline Mechanism

    (F1) seeding rows will be closed, when tramlines are made. Via the entering menu of the electronic seed drill control LEMKEN Solitronic the working width of the following implement will be entered. The requied tramline rhythm will be calcucalted automatically.

  • Page 53: Switch Off Width Sections

    13 SWITCH OFF WIDTH SECTIONS Depending on the working width of the Solitair, dosage units can be switched off by means of closing the slides plates (S10). With the hydraulic width switch off device, hydraulic rams provided above the slide plates (S10).

  • Page 54: Scraper

    14 SCRAPER The double disc coulters (D4) are equipped with self-adjustable scrapers (D7). As an option to these standard scrapers (D7) made of plastic hard metal scrapers are available, which are equipped with hard metal plates at the margin. The single scraper (D7) is put onto the holder (D8).

  • Page 55: Distributor

    15 DISTRIBUTOR The distributors (X1) are provided with distributor heads (X0) with thread, which enable a simple check of the distributor. If required, some exits of the distributor can be closed by means of plugs. Therefore the distributor heads (X0) must be removed and the plugs put in those exits which should be closed.

  • Page 56: Agitator Shafts

    (R3). 18 TRACK MARKERS The track markers are included in the delivery scope of the hydraulic three point linkage with mounted on Lemken soil cultivation implement. Please see also operating instructions of the corresponding Lemken soil cultivation implement.

  • Page 57: Sensors

    19 SENSORS For the control of the Solitair sensors are provided. They are located at the electric motor for speed monitoring, at the axle of the pulse wheel for distance measuring, at the pulse wheel panel for tramline switching, at the seed wheels for seed wheel monitoring and at the fan for monitoring the fan RPM.
  • Page 58 The signals for the way measuring will be produced by means of the sensor of the pulse wheel (shaf encoder of the pulse wheel, part No. 573 6130).

  • Page 59: Harrows

    20 HARROWS 20.1 Single harrows The single harrows (E1) will be fitted to the wheel stalks of the rear depth control wheels. After loosening the bolts (E2), the working depth can be adjusted separately. They should adjusted so deep that the seed will be covered with soil sufficiently.

  • Page 60: Hydraulic Harrow Lifting Device

    The nut (E9) must be tightened so much that the spring (E8) is secured against unintentional adjusting, manual adjustment is possible. WARNING! Before each transport, harrows must folded-in secured, in order to prevent injury. Worn harrow tines, which show sharp points pointing rearwards, only, must be replaced or covered by a transport safety device.

  • Page 61: Pre-Emergence Markers

    21 PRE-EMERGENCE MARKERS 21.1 General instructions As pre-emergence markers different hollow disc units are available, which will be fitted to the wheel arm of the depth control wheel as well as to the frame of the coulter bar. The oil supply to the hydraulic ram takes place via the oil supply to the hydraulic motor of the fan.

  • Page 62: Pre-Emergence Markers - Hydraulic, Single Acting

    21.3 Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, single acting The hollow discs (M7) can exactly adjusted track measurement of the following tractor. Therefore the brackets of the units will be moved to the desired track measurement. Also after loosening the clamp screw (M8), the hollow discs can be adjusted to the desired track measurement.

  • Page 63: Seeding Pipe Control Systems

    22 SEEDING PIPE CONTROL SYSTEMS By means of the seeding pipe control systems, either the seeding pipes (seeding pipe control, complete), the seeding pipes of the tramlines (tramline control) or one seeding pipe per distributor (distributor control) will be controlled by sensor units during work. If there is a clogging or no seed will be supplied through the pipe, an alarm will be indicated at an indication box concerned.

  • Page 64: Driving On Public Roads

    24 DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS The lighting equipment, marking and equipment of the seed drill Solitair 10 K are standard and correspond to the valid regulations. In Germany the implement may only be used on public roads when a type approval has been obtained.

  • Page 65: Technical Data

    25 TECHNICAL DATA Solitair 10 K Number of coulters / 32/12,5 36/12,5 40/12,5 48/12,5 row distance appr. cm Hopper capacity 5.800 5.800 5.800 5.800 appr. l Max. perm. load at the 4.500 4.500 4.500 4.500 drawbar eye in kg Standard tyres 700/50-30.5 700/50-30.5...

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    26 MAINTENANCE 26.1 Lubrication table All lubrication points must be greased according to the following table: Every After each Before cleaning After the with a high winter Lubrication table winter pressure break hours of use break washer Joints of the double disc coulters Hydraulic three point linkage (4x)

  • Page 67: Brake System

    parts, only. 26.4 Brake system 26.4.1 Drain valve Operate the drain valve (B1) regularly to drain the storage tank (B2). 26.4.2 Brake linings Replace brake-linings that are worn-out. 26.4.3 Cleaning filter The cleaning filters (B3) are to be cleaned every 50 hours of use. To do so, pull out the shielding (B4).

  • Page 68: Air Flap

    26.6 Air flap The function of the air flap (LK1) must be regularly checked. proper function guaranteed when the air flap (LK1) conducts with returned seed into the hopper or otherwise to the open air, when tramlines are marked. The air flap is controlled by the servomotor (LK2), which is powered by cable (LK0).

  • Page 69: Air Distributing Tube

    26.8 Air distributing tube The air distributing tube must be freed from dust every 50 hours of use. Dismount the cover (X5) and install again after having cleaned the tube. IMPORTANT: Do not clean the implement with a steam jet cleaning system during the first six weeks;...

  • Page 70: Main Wearing Parts

    27 MAIN WEARING PARTS...

  • Page 71: Noise, Airborne Sound

    28 NOISE, AIRBORNE SOUND The noise level of the LEMKEN Solitair is between 90 and 95 dBA during work. Close the tractor cabin or use ear defenders during work. 29 DISPOSAL After useful life of the implement, it must be disposed of environment-friendly by a specialist.

  • Page 73: Index

    INDEX Agitator shafts ..........54 Air flap .
  • Page 74 Hose marking ..........18 Hydraulics .
  • Page 75 Technical data ..........63 Track markers .

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