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Operating Instructions
Seed drill
Saphir 8 AutoLoad
- EN -
Safety is our Concern!
Part No.175_3968
1/03.07/
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! Part No.175_3968 1/03.07/ 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 the maintenance effort. We trust that you will understand that LEMKEN is unable to guarantee poor op- eration and damage caused by using spurious parts!

  • Page 4: Definded Use

    Therefore use this instruction book with the ’General Health- and Safety precau- tions’!  The LEMKEN-implements have been designed purely for the agricultural use! Any use beyond the one stipulated above is no longer considered as defined use! ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Required power sockets ..................... 19 Coupling and uncoupling the seed drill..............20 General information ....................20 4.1.1 Coupling parts for LEMKEN soil-working implements ..........20 4.1.2 Coupling parts for third-party implements ..............21 4.1.3 Coupling parts for solo operation ................21 Coupling........................
  • Page 6 Contents 5.3.2 Shutters........................30 5.3.3 Bottom gates ......................31 5.3.4 Seed wheels......................32 5.3.5 Sowing shaft transmission ratio................35 Calibration test sampling.................... 36 Sowing control ......................38 Sowing tables ......................39 General information ....................39 Saphir 8 with 2-part Conti Plus seed wheels ............40 Saphir 8 with Mega Plus seed wheels ...............
  • Page 7 Contents 8.6.4 Depth of marking groove ..................53 Operation ......................... 54 Actuation of advance marking ................... 54 Tramline control ......................56 9.2.1 General information....................56 9.2.2 Tramline rhythm ....................... 57 9.2.3 Creating tramlines ....................59 9.2.4 Adjusting the tramline width ..................62 9.2.5 Switching off further seed wheels................
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Instructions  Before using the machine, always check both it and the tractor for roadworthi- ness 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 10 Safety Instructions  The release ropes for quick coupler latches should hang freely and in the low- ered position must not release the quick coupling by themselves.  Never leave the driver's seat whilst in motion!  Handling behaviour, steerability and braking are influenced by mounted imple- ments, trailers and ballast weights.
  • Page 11 Safety Instructions Mounted implements  Before mounting or dismounting implements on/from the three-point linkage, move the raise / lower control to the position at which accidental raising or low- ering cannot take place!  In the case of three-point linkage mounting, ensure that the tractor balls and the mounting pins of the implement are of the same category! ...
  • 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 aids should be used because of the dan- ger of injury! ...
  • Page 13 Safety Instructions Maintenance  Repair-, maintenance- and cleaning operations as well as adjustments and remedy of function faults should principally be conducted with engine stopped and brakes applied. Remove ignition key!  Check and tighten nuts and bolts regularly!  When conducting maintenance work on a lifted implement always place suit- able supports underneath! ...

  • Page 14: Warning Stickers

    WARNING STICKERS General Instructions The LEMKEN implement 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 un- readable warning stickers must be replaced immediately.
  • Page 15 Warning Stickers WARNING: Keep well clear of the working and swinging area of the implement! WARNING: Pinch point! CAUTION! Danger resulting from moving parts! 390 6141 WARNING! Do not ride with on the platform of the implement!
  • Page 16 Warning Stickers WARNING: Hydraulic accumulator contains gas and oil under pressure. For removal and repair instructions in technical manual must be followed! CAUTION! Incorrect mounting/attachment can result in tipping and a danger of crushing injuries.

  • Page 17: Position Of Warning Symbols

    Warning Stickers Position of warning symbols...

  • Page 18: Preparation Of The Tractor

    Preparation of the tractor PREPARATION OF THE TRACTOR Tyres Ensure that all are at the manufacturer's recommended pressures and that left and right hand side tyre pressures are identical. (See manufacturer's instructions)! Lift Rods Adjust lift rods to equal length by means of the adjuster device. (See tractor manu- facturer's instructions) Check Chains or Sway Blocks of the Three Point Linkage Check chains or sway blocks MUST be adjusted so that the lower links are always...

  • Page 19: Axle Loads

    Preparation of the tractor Axle Loads The attachment of implements to the rear-three point linkage must not lead to exceeding the allowed total weight, the allowed axle load and the allowed tyre load of the tractor. The tractor front axle must always be loaded with 20 % of the tractor dead weight at minimum.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    Preparation of the tractor Power Supply 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 tractor battery the battery mounting set (1) with 40 A fuse (2) and plug connection (3) with lock (4) is used, which is included in the de- livery.

  • Page 21: Required Power Sockets

    Preparation of the tractor Required power sockets The following power sources are required on the tractor for the electrical consum- ers: Consumer Volts Direct connection Power socket to tractor battery Electronic control unit  Lighting system As per with DIN-ISO 1724 ...

  • Page 22: Coupling And Uncoupling The Seed Drill

    (1) and upper link bolt (2). The coupling parts are available in three versions. 4.1.1 Coupling parts for LEMKEN soil-working implements In this version, the implement can be at- tached to the hydraulic three-point linkage of a LEMKEN soil-working implement fitted with special attachment parts (1).

  • Page 23: Coupling Parts For Third-Party Implements

    Coupling and uncoupling the seed drill 4.1.2 Coupling parts for third-party implements In this version, the implement can also be coupled with the three-point linkage of soil- working implements of other manufactur- ers. A row of holes (1) can be used to set the drawbar (2) at a distance from the im- plement so that the implement can be eas- ily coupled with the three-point linkage of a...
  • Page 24 Coupling and uncoupling the seed drill Saphir AutoLoad With Suffolk coulters With double disc coulters Dimension "A" 350 mm 490 mm Tolerance +/- 30 mm +/- 30 mm...

  • Page 25: Coupling

    Coupling and uncoupling the seed drill Coupling Once the hydraulic three-point linkage (1) of the LEMKEN soil-working implement has been fitted with the attachment parts (2), the implement - which is supported on the stand (3) - can be coupled up. With re-...
  • Page 26 Coupling and uncoupling the seed drill IMPORTANT! The stands are labelled R and L. The side labelled R must be pla- ced into the right-hand frame tube of the coulter bar and the side la- belled L must be placed into the left-hand frame tube (8). The long side (A) of the stand must face forwards.

  • Page 27: Commissioning

    Commissioning COMMISSIONING General information Lemken conventional seed drills are deliv- ered practically completely assembled. However, because of issues connected with shipment, some parts are loose or not mounted in their working position. Such parts must be moved into their correct po- sition before the seed drill is used.

  • Page 28: Filling The Seed Box

    Commissioning Filling the seed box Prior to filling, the bottom gates must be adjusted in line with the sowing table! The seed box may only be filled if the seed drill is attached to the tractor with the soil- working implement. To fill the seed box, drive the seed drill up to the trailer with the seed and pivot out the steps (1) or loading step (2) depending on...

  • Page 29: Modifying The Seed Drill In Line With The Seed Being Used

    Commissioning When you open the lid of the seed box (4), the ball float (5) of the fill level indicator (6) is also raised. It then drops onto the in- serted seed. Make sure that the seed is distributed evenly in the seed box. CAUTION! Do not reach into the seed box when the agitator shaft is...
  • Page 30 OK. LEMKEN cannot accept liability for reduced yields as a result of factors that we cannot influence, such as the follow- ing: ...

  • Page 31: Agitator Shaft

    Commissioning 5.3.1 Agitator shaft In the case of fine seeds such as en- crusted rape, the agitator shaft (1) has to be switched off. To do this, you remove the linch pin (2) from the drive chain wheel (4) after dismantling the protective cover (3) and place it in the toolbox of the soil- working implement.

  • Page 32: Shutters

    Commissioning 5.3.2 Shutters The 4-stage adjustment of the shutters (1) regulates the flow of seed to the sowing enclosures. A = "CLOSED" position to shut off the cor- responding drilling row B = Position 1 for fine seeds, e.g. rape C = Position 2 for corn types and other large-grained seeds D = Position 3 for particularly husky and...

  • Page 33: Bottom Gates

    Commissioning 5.3.3 Bottom gates Adjustable bottom gates (2) are positioned beneath the seed wheels (1) to ensure pro- tective sowing. You can use the adjust- ment lever (3) to set 6 different bottom gate positions as per the sowing table. Important! In the case of large-grained seeds (peas, beans), bottom gate position 5 must be used.

  • Page 34: Seed Wheels

    Commissioning 5.3.4 Seed wheels a) Conti Plus seed wheel The two-part CONTI PLUS seed wheel has two settings. These settings allow practically every common seed type to be sown. Normal seed wheel: The normal seed wheel (N) is used for all types of corn and large- grained seeds.
  • Page 35 Commissioning Activating and deactivating the fine and normal seed wheel (seed wheel halves) To activate/deactivate the (N) or (F) seed wheel halves, turn the sowing shaft so that the pressed-in slide switch (1) is in the line of sight. Then turn back the deactivated half of the seed wheel until both slide switches (1) are exactly opposite each other.
  • Page 36 Commissioning b) Mono Plus seed wheel The one-part Mono Plus seed wheel should be used if you want to sow small peas at a rate of up to 150 kg/ha. c) Mega Plus seed wheel The one-part Mega Plus seed wheel should be used if you want to sow large peas and beans at a rate of more than 150 kg/ha.

  • Page 37: Sowing Shaft Transmission Ratio

    Commissioning 5.3.5 Sowing shaft transmission ratio Following calibration test sampling, the Solitronic electronic seed drill control sys- tem automatically adapts the sowing quantity to the corresponding working speed within the possible regulation range. The possible speed range is shown on the control terminal display following calibration test sampling.

  • Page 38: Calibration Test Sampling

    Commissioning Calibration test sampling Calibration test sampling must be carried out as follows prior to each sowing run: Adjust/select and mount the bottom gates, shutters, and seed wheels in accordance with the sowing table. Fill the seed box. Pull out both of the lateral calibration trays (1) and insert again with the opening facing upwards.
  • Page 39 Commissioning Following calibration test sampling, close the drainage gates by pulling the drainage gate lever upwards and insert the calibra- tion trays (1) with the opening facing down- wards. Important! Since calibration test sam- pling is carried out whilst sta- tionary, it is not possible to take field conditions and im- pulse wheel (4) slip into ac-...

  • Page 40: Sowing Control

    Commissioning Sowing control Calibration test sampling simulates sowing on the field; however, certain influenc- ing factors which can affect the seed rate are not taken into account. Poorly cleaned seeds and subsequent abrasion (e.g. broken-off awns when sowing bar- ley and encrustations when sowing rape) can change the seed rate. The use of liquid seed treatment products can mean that seed flow properties are different during calibration test sampling to during work.

  • Page 41: Sowing Tables

    Sowing tables SOWING TABLES General information The sowing tables contain recommendations for adjusting the bottom gates, seed wheels, shutters, agitator shaft, and grass seed agitator. The sowing tables also contain recommendations for the selection of the relevant seed code and the gear.

  • Page 42: Saphir 8 With 2-Part Conti Plus Seed Wheels

    Sowing tables Saphir 8 with 2-part Conti Plus seed wheels Seed Settings Bottom gate Seed wheel Shutter Seed code Gear Spelt wheat 2 - 3 Barley Grass Oats Linseed Lupin 2 - 3 Lucerne Oil radish Phacelia Rape Red clover F (N) Mustard Wheat...

  • Page 43: Saphir 8 With Mega Plus Seed Wheels

    Sowing tables Saphir 8 with Mega Plus seed wheels Seed Settings Bottom gate Seed wheel Shutter Seed code Gear Large peas and beans Saphir 8 with Mono Plus seed wheels Seed Settings Bottom gate Seed wheel Shutter Seed code Gear Small peas With seed claw...

  • Page 44: Emptying The Seed Box

    Emptying the seed box EMPTYING THE SEED BOX The seed box is emptied as follows: Pull out both of the lateral calibration trays (1) and insert again with the opening facing upwards. Clean dirty calibration trays. Open the drainage gates by pressing drainage gate lever (2) down- wards.

  • Page 45: Adjustments

    Adjustments ADJUSTMENTS  Read and follow the section entitled "Safety and protection measures. CAUTION  The implement may only be used, maintained and repaired by people who are familiar with it and who are aware of the ha- zards involved. ...

  • Page 46: Double Disc Coulters

    Adjustments Double disc coulters The double disc coulters are fitted with solid plastic scrapers. Alternatively, carbide scrapers are available for the pressure rollers. 8.1.1 Scrapers - solid plastic The double disc coulters (1) are equipped with self-adjustable scrapers (2) at the rear.

  • Page 47: Drilling Depth

    Adjustments 8.1.3 Drilling Depth With the adjuster screw (1) the drilling depth is adjusted. Turn the screw clockwise => deeper drilling depth. Turn the screw anti-clockwise => less deep drilling depth 8.1.4 Coulter pressure The coulter pressure of each share row can be adjusted individually by means of the coulter pressure adjustment mecha- nism.

  • Page 48: Single Disc And Suffolk Coulters

    Adjustments Single disc and Suffolk coulters 8.2.1 Mechanical coulter pressure adjustment/application depth You can use the spindle (1) to adjust the coulter pressure and thus the application depth of the seeding coulters (2) or (3). Turn the spindle (1) clockwise =>...

  • Page 49: Impulse Wheel

    For more information, see the operating in- structions for the LEMKEN Solitronic elec- tronic seed drill control system. When the coulter bar is raised, the impulse...

  • Page 50: Soil-Working Implement Rollers

    The roller of the LEMKEN soil-working implement must be mounted in the fur- thest position to the rear on the soil-working implement.

  • Page 51: Harrow

    Adjustments Harrow 8.5.1 Single Harrow The single harrows (1) will be fitted to the wheel stalks of the rear depth control wheels. After loosening the bolts (2), the working depth can be adjusted separately. They should be adjusted so deep that the seed will be covered with soil sufficiently! IMPORTANT: In transport position as well as in parked position on the farm the sharp tine ends must be covered by a protection device!
  • Page 52 Adjustments Turn the spring (6) to set the harrow pres- sure. Higher harrow pressure => turn the spring clockwise Lower harrow pressure => turn the spring anticlockwise The nuts (7) of the bolt (8) must be suffi- ciently tightened to prevent the spring (6) from accidentally moving whilst allowing the spring to be moved manually.

  • Page 53: Hydraulic Lift

    Adjustments 8.5.3 Hydraulic lift If required, a hydraulic harrow lift can be provided. The hydraulic cylinders (1) for the harrow lift are connected using the holes (2).

  • Page 54: Advance Marking

    Adjustments Advance marking 8.6.1 General information The advance marking mechanism can be actuated by means of a hydraulic sin- gle-acting control unit and consists of units (1) which are screwed onto the carrier (2). This carrier is also the mount for the sowing harrow-S (3). 8.6.2 Adjusting the hollow discs in line with the track dimension of the cul- tivation tractor The hollow discs (4) can be precisely ad-...

  • Page 55: Angle Of Attack Of The Hollow Discs

    Adjustments 8.6.3 Angle of attack of the hollow discs Once you have undone the clamping bolts (8), you can turn the axle (9) to adjust the angle of attack of the hollow discs (4) as required. Tighten the clamping bolt (8) again once you have made the adjustment.

  • Page 56: Operation

    Operation OPERATION Actuation of advance marking In conjunction with track markers The track marker control unit is used to raise the hollow discs (1) and to lower them when marking grooves need to be made. This is controlled via the seed drill control system, which actuates the sole- noid valve (2) for the supply of oil to the hydraulic cylinders (3) when necessary.
  • Page 57 Operation Without track markers If advance marking is used without track markers, the hydraulic cylinders (3) must be connected to a single-acting control unit with a pressure-free return line or to a double-acting control unit with a floating position. (The double-acting control unit must be switched to the floating position during work.) An additional hydraulic accumulator (4) is used to raise the hollow discs (1) and to...

  • Page 58: Tramline Control

    Operation Tramline control 9.2.1 General information The tramline control enables tramlines to be created at certain distances from each other by not seeding the rows in the track of the following tractor for spray- ing/fertilising. The sequence of the recurring tramline ducts depends on the working width of the seed drill and following implements (e.g.

  • Page 59: Tramline Rhythm

    Operation 9.2.2 Tramline rhythm There is a choice of two different tramline rhythms: Odd rhythm With an odd tramline rhythm, the working width of the field sprayers or fertiliser spreaders can be larger than that of the seed drill by an odd integer factor. Example: Sprayer Seed drill...
  • Page 60 Operation Even rhythm With an even tramline rhythm, the working width of the field sprayers or fertiliser spreaders can be larger than that of the seed drill by an even integer factor. Example: Sprayer Seed drill Tramline rhythm 12 metres 3 metres The tramline rhythm in this example is 4.

  • Page 61: Creating Tramlines

    Operation 9.2.3 Creating tramlines Switching off seed wheels To create tramlines, switchable seed wheels (1) with a gearwheel (2) are moun- ted in the rows instead of conventional seed wheels (3). These switchable seed wheels can be switched off when you want to create tramlines.
  • Page 62 Operation The switchable seed wheels (1) which do not have to be switched off to create tram- lines must be mounted as follows: So that they are positively connected with the sowing shaft (7). This is done by turning in the grub screws (6) in the groove (10) using a hexagon socket wrench (8).
  • Page 63 Operation To switch off the switchable seed wheels (1) for creating tramlines: Disconnect the grub screws (6) from the sowing shaft (7) by turning them out (1-2 mm) and bring the seed wheels into the freewheeling position. Move the gearwheels (4) on the coun- tershaft (5) so that they engage with the gearwheels (2) of the switchable seed wheels (1).

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Tramline Width

    Operation 9.2.4 Adjusting the tramline width The tramline width must roughly correspond to the track width of the cultivation tractor for spraying/fertilising. Starting from the centre of the seed drill, you measure half of the tramline width in each case; e.g. for a track of 1.50 m, 0.75 to the right and to the left.

  • Page 65: Switching Off Further Seed Wheels

    Operation 9.2.5 Switching off further seed wheels The width of the track is determined by the row spacing and the number of seed wheels to be switched off. If wider tracks than can be achieved with 2 rows are required, further switchable seed wheels (3) can be installed as follows. ...

  • Page 66: Changing Seed Wheels

    Operation Changing seed wheels To ensure optimum sowing performance for different seeds, universal or special seed wheels can be used. If necessary, the seed wheels must be changed as fol- lows: Remove the pull grip (1) from the holder (2) and remove the linch pin (3). Place the pull grip (1) on the outer left of the left-hand sowing shaft (4) and secure with the linch pin.
  • Page 67 Operation Dismantle the linch pin (8), place the pull grip on the outer right of the right-hand so- wing shaft (7), and secure with the linch pin. Dismantle the linch pin (9) and pull out the right-hand sowing shaft (7). Remove the seed wheels (e.g.

  • Page 68: Section Width Control

    Operation Section width control 9.4.1 Switching off the section widths If, for example, you want to work with half of the machine's width at the start of a field, you can switch off the right-hand sec- tion as follows:  Remove linch pin (1). ...
  • Page 69 Operation  Place the external linch pin (1) into the second hole in the sowing shaft to pre- vent it from moving.  Then disengage the coupling (8) of the countershaft.  To do so, remove the linch pin (9). ...

  • Page 70: Switching On The Section Widths

    Operation 9.4.2 Switching on the section widths  Remove the linch pin (1).  Remove linch pin (2), remove the pull grip (3) from the holder (4), place onto the outer right of the sowing shaft (5), and secure with linch pin (2). If using Conti Plus seed wheels, turn the right-hand sowing shaft (5) so that the red slide switches of the right-hand sowing...

  • Page 71: Seed Row Spacing

    Operation Then engage the coupling (8) of the coun- tershaft with the left-hand sowing shaft.  To do so, remove the linch pin (9).  Push the coupling (8) to the left.  Place the linch pin (9) to the right of the coupling (8) into the free hole in the countershaft to prevent the coupling from moving.

  • Page 72: Stirring Rods For The Agitator Shaft

    Stirring rods for the agitator shaft STIRRING RODS FOR THE AGITATOR SHAFT In the case of particularly husky grass seeds, it can be useful to increase the agi- tation intensity to prevent bridging. To enable this, additional stirring rods (1) can be clamped to the agitator shaft (2) in the seed box.

  • Page 73: Partition Plate For Rape

    Partition plate for rape PARTITION PLATE FOR RAPE Rape partition plates (1) can be screwed onto the partition walls of the seed box. They can be pushed down for sowing rape once the clamping bolts have been un- done. Afterwards, tighten the clamping bolts (2) again.

  • Page 74: Fill Level Monitoring

    Fill level monitoring FILL LEVEL MONITORING 12.1 Fill level indicator The fill level indicator with ball float (1) is installed as standard on seed drills. It is used to indicate the fill level of the seed hopper by means of the indicator bar (2).

  • Page 75: Electronic Fill Level Monitoring

    Fill level monitoring 12.2 Electronic fill level monitoring The electronic fill level monitoring system, which includes a sensor (3) in the seed box, is available as an optional accessory. It can only be used with an electronic seed drill control system. It is mounted at the side of the seed box and can be positioned on the holder in line with the height of the desired residual...

  • Page 76: Spotlights

    Spotlights SPOTLIGHTS The spotlights (1) and internal hopper lighting (2) are switched on and off using the control terminal. For more information, see the operating instructions for the Solitronic electronic seed drill control system. = spotlights switched on OFF = spotlights switched off...

  • Page 77: Tips For Driving On Public Roads

    Tips for driving on public roads TIPS FOR DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS 14.1 Warning signs and lighting The implement must be fitted with warning signs and lighting if it is attached to the tractor and to be transported on public roads. Warning signs with lighting are available as accessories.

  • Page 78: Transport Width

    Tips for driving on public roads 14.2 Transport width The Saphir 7/400 and 8/400 seed drills are wider than 3 m and - as a consequence of this excess width - may not be driven on public highways when mounted to the trac- tor.

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Maintenance MAINTENANCE The service life and operational safety of the implement can only be ensured if the implement is properly maintained. Please observe the following instructions. Drive chains The drive chains (1) of the sowing shaft and agitator shaft must be checked after the first ten hours of work.
  • Page 80 Maintenance Hydraulic hoses Check the hydraulic hoses regularly. Hydraulic hoses must be replaced with origi- nal LEMKEN hoses no more than 6 years after their date of manufacture. Porous and/or faulty high-pressure hoses must be replaced immediately. Hydraulic cylinders The piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders must be lubricated with acid-free grease if the implement is not to be used for a relatively long period of time.

  • Page 81: Lubrication Chart

    Maintenance 15.1 Lubrication chart Every Before and after Lubrication point a long operating hours winter break Double disc coulters Suffolk and single disc coulters Harrow and advance marking system...
  • Page 82 Maintenance Every Before a After a winter winter Lubrication point break break operating hours Greasing of guide pins Greasing of piston rods using acid-free grease Greasing of disc coul- ter surfaces Drive chains of sowing and agitator shafts...

  • Page 83: Technical Data

    Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Mounted seed drill Row spac- Tank Weight Working Number of content (kg, rows (mm, (litres, width (cm) approx.) approx.) approx.) Saphir 8/300 AL-DS Saphir 8/400 AL-DS 1.050 1.070 Saphir 8/300 AL-ES Saphir 8/400 AL-ES 1.050 Saphir 8/300 AL-S Saphir 8/400 AL-S 1.050...

  • Page 84: Noise, Airborne Sound

    Noise, Airborne Sound NOISE, AIRBORNE SOUND The noise level of the implement does not exceed 70 dB (A) during work. NOTES As the version of equipment is depending from the order, the equipment of your implement and its description concerned may deviate in some cases. To ensure a continuously updating of the technical features, we reserve the right to modify the design, equipment and technique.

  • Page 85: Index

    Index INDEX ADJUSTMENTS ....................43 Advance marking....................52 Agitator shaft ......................29 Application depth ....................46 Axle Loads......................17 Bolts........................77 Calibration test sampling ..................36 CHANGING SEED WHEELS ................64 Check Chains ....................... 16 Conti Plus..................... 32, 40 Coulter pressure ....................45 Coupling .......................
  • Page 86 Index IMPULSE WHEEL ....................47 Lighting ......................... 75 MAINTENANCE ....................77 Marking groove..................... 53 Mega Plus...................... 34, 41 Mono Plus ..................... 34, 41 PARTITION PLATE FOR RAPE................71 Plastic parts ......................77 preparation of the tractor ..................16 Scrapers ....................... 44 Section width control ....................
  • Page 87 Index Warning signs....................... 75 WARNING STICKERS ..................12 Warning symbols ....................15...

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