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B 170 GB 04.02
Printed in Germany
Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual AMAZONE X X X X X act Before starting operation carefully read and MG 800 B 170 GB 04.02 adhere to this instruction Printed in Germany manual and the safety advice!
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002 by AMAZONEN-Werke H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste / Germany All rights reserved...
  • Page 3 The AMAZONE till- and drill combination Airstar Xact is yet another high quality product from the large range of farm machinery manufactured by AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG. In order to make fullest use of your trailed sprayer and to ensure trouble-fee operation, we recommend that this instruction manual is carefully read and that the content is observed and the advice given therein is adhered to.
  • Page 4 The design and manufacture of the till and drill combi- nation Airstar Xact is state of the art. As AMAZONE always endeavours to introduce technical improve- ments we reserve the right for changes at any time without any obligation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    .......... 6 Conduct power supply connections ... 3 Safety ............1 PTO shaft Danger when not adhering Tractor - Airstar Xact ......... 4 to the safety advice ........1 6.5.1 Attach PTO shaft Qualification of operator ......1 and secureern ...........
  • Page 6 Interrupting the sowing operation with O-ring seals and or folding in the markers during clamping nut ..........4 the sowing operation 40.10 Axles and brakes ........5 (Stop-Key) ..........4 40.11 Air brake system ........6 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 7: Details About The Machine

    Details about the machine Type plate Range of application The Airstar Xact is designed for the seed bed prepara- tion and for transport, metering and application of all The entire type plate is of documentary common commercial kinds of seed.

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    17t073 Fig. 2.2 Technical data Airstar Xact 602-2 The PTO driven till- and drill combination Airstar Xact Working width 6,0 m allows soil tillage and sowing in one operational pass Transport width with large working width at 3 m transport width.
  • Page 9 At mulch sowing the rotary cultivator mix and distributes the straw and this way provides an optimum pre-condition for an accurate seed placement. The star wheel (Fig. 2.2/7) drives the sowing units. Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...

  • Page 10: Amazone Ws-Coulter Suffolk Coulter With Exchange Coulter Tip

    AMAZONE WS-Coulter Suffolk coulter with exchange coulter tip The AMAZONE WS-coulter (Fig. 2.4) is provided with an hard cast iron exchange coulter tip (Fig. 2.4/1). Due to its superb wear resistance hard cast iron has best proven as coulter tip material. However, in large acrea- ge operation wear cannot be avoided on aggressive, sandy and sharp edged soils.

  • Page 11: Amazone Rotec-(Roll Disc) Coulter

    2 - 5 AMAZONE RoTeC-(roll disc) Coul- The AMAZONE RoTeC-coulter (Fig. 2.6) optimised sowing accuracy, acreage efficiency and operational life when sowing after the plough or mulch sowing. The steel disc (Fig. 2.6/1) operates at a small angle of only 7° from the driving direction so that they throw only little soil even at high forward speeds.

  • Page 12: Details

    2 - 6 Details ZONE Airstar Xact by the owner/user may result in consecutive damage and the manufacturer does not about noise level accept any liability for such damage. The tractor operator seat related emission value is 74 dB (A), measured when operating with shut tractor cab at the ear of the tractor operator.

  • Page 13: Safety

    Danger to persons, or the environment by leaking hydraulic oil. Qualification of operator The implement may only be operated, maintained and repaired by persons, who are acquainted with it and have been informed of the relevant dangers. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 14: Warning And Advice Pictographs On The Machine

    Fig. 3.3 The advice pictographs (e.g. Fig. 3.3) mark the machine’s specific points which have to be observed to ensure the correct function of the machine. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 15: Explanation For The Warning And Advice Pictographs

    Advise people to leave the danger zone. Picture No.: MD 082 Explanation Sitting or standing on the implement or on the loading board during operation or during road transport is not permissible. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 16 When actuating the control levers for the three-point linkage from outside the tractor cab never step between tractor and implement. Picture No.: 951790 Explanation After a couple of operational hours retighten bolts. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 17 The CE-mark indicates that the machine fulfils the requirement of the EC guide lines Machine 89/392/EC and the corresponding additional guide lines. Picture No.: 955912 Explanation: The operational pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 200 bar. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 18: Safety Conscious Operation

    16. The release ropes for quick coupling three point linkages should hang freely and in the lowered position must not release by themselves. 17. During driving never leave the operator’s seat. 18. Mount the implement as prescribed. Moving beha- Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 19: General Safety And Accident Accident Prevention Advice For Implements Mounted To The Tractor’S Three Point Hydraulic

    7. Mount and dismount implements as described. Check braking system for function. Mind manufac- turer advice. 8. Working implements should only be transported and driven on tractors which are designed to do this. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 20: General Safety And Accident Prevention Advice Regarding The Hydraulic System

    6. When searching for leaks appropriate aids should with the implement manufacturers’ fixed technical be used because of the danger of injury. standards. Using original AMAZONE spare parts 7. Liquids leaking under high pressure (hydraulic oil) for example ensures this. Non original parts invali- can penetrate the skin and cause severe injury.

  • Page 21: When Retrofitting

    15. Place the uncoupled PTO shaft on the retaining support provided. 16. After removal of PTO shaft apply guard cap onto PTO stub. 17. Immediately repair any damage before operation to avoid consequential problems. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 22: Brakes And Tyres

    6. Setting and repair work on the braking system must be conducted only by specialist workshops or ap- proved repairers. 7. Check air pressure regularly. Note the prescribed air pressure. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 23: Putting Into Operation

    6. operating devices. Never allow the machine being ope- rated by unacquainted personnel. Fitting the roller to the rear of the Airstar Xact see para. 7. Maintain your machine in a good operational order. Changes to the machine not allowed by the manufactu-...

  • Page 24: Settings In The Field

    17t127 Setting the AMADOS-tramline control Fig. 4.2 see para. 26.2. Setting the hectare counter to “zero” see AMADOS-instruction manual. Bring blower fan with hydraulic drive to the correct speed see para. 12.1. 17c133 Fig. 4.3 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 25: Putting Into Operation In The Field

    Before turning at the headlands bring the transport axle into transport position again. The star wheel will be automatically raised to protect it from damage. 17t126 For turning at the headlands the implement is not Fig. 4.5 folded. 17t152 Fig. 4.6 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 26: Checking After The First 30 M

    If the rotors come to a standstill due to one or both ratchet clutches being deactivated, observe the advice given in the attached instruction manual for the rotary cultivator. Fault message in case of PTO shaft standstill is only displayed from version AMADOS II dtd. 12.08.1999. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 27: Maintenance Work After The First Hours Of Operation

    Parking the pack top seed rail Deposit the pack top seed rail AS on the provided supports before dismounting the seed rail from the 10t036 frame of the Airstar Xact. Fig. 4.8 Lift the combination in such a way that you can fix AS 602 outer supports (Fig.
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  • Page 29: Coupling The Airstar Xact On To The Tractor

    6 - 1 Coupling the Airstar Xact on to the tractor For coupling the Airstar Xact slide the tractor’s lower link arms on to the pins (cat. III, Fig. 6.1) of the lower link pivoting pendulum. Use linch pins to secure.

  • Page 30: 6.2 Installing Hydraulic Connections

    The operational pressure Valves must not exceed 200 bar . Q1, Q2, You will find a relevant advice on your 3 tractor spool valves, machine. illustrated in position „operation“ Valve for the hydraulic blower fan drive Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Air Brake

    40.11. Conduct power supply connections Connect the power supply cable to the electr. traffic lights to your tractor and check for proper function. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 32: Pto Shaft Tractor - Airstar Xact

    (Fig. 6.9/1) over the universal joints until the guard cone engages on the clamping ring (Fig. 6.8/2). Before first fitting and coupling the implement to another tractor, please observe para. 6.5.2. 18t093 Fig. 6.9 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 33 PTO shaft is at a standstill before making adjustments, establishing connections or cleaning PTO shaft-driven machines. To prevent damage, only engage the pto shaft slowly in idling gear or at a low tractor engine speed. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 34: First Use Of The Universal Joint Shaft And Adapting To Another Tractor

    Smooth any rough edges and carefully remove any shavings. Regarding Fig. 6.16: Grease the sliding tubes and slide them into one another. Also follow the universal joint shaft manufacturer’s notes regarding assembly and maintenance attached to the univer- sal joint shaft. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 35: Release Parking Brake

    (Fig. 6.17). For releasing the parking brake turn the crank in left direction until the stop. 6.7 Uncoupling the Airstar Xact Before uncoupling the machine from the tractor, secure the machine with two chocks (Fig. 6.18/1) against unintended rolling away.
  • Page 36 For applying the parking brake turn the crank in right hand direction until the stop. Pull off PTO shaft Pull the PTO shaft off the drive shaft of the tractor and deposit carefully. Uncouple the Airstar Xact. 17t140 Fig. 6.20 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 37: Fitting The Roller To The Machine’S Rear End

    During operation the seed rail rests on an AMAZONE roller. Implements with 6 m working widths should be equipped with each two rollers and two seed rails. For this AMAZONE Airstar Xact can be provided with rollers of the type: AMAZONE-wedge ring roller KW580 (Fig. 7.2).
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  • Page 39: Mounting And Fixing The Seed Rail On The Wedge Ring Roller Kw580

    Back up with the wedge ring roller to the seed (Fig. 8.3/ 1) resting on its supports. Carefully guide the catching pockets (Fig. 8.3/2) under- neath the square tube (Fig. 8.3/3) of the seed rail. 10t084 Fig 8.3 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 40 (Fig. 8.5/3) and secure using linch pins.. 18t315 Fig 8.5 Affix the seed rail with 2 turnbuckles (Fig. 8.6/1) on the wedge ring roller. Secure pins (Fig. 8.6/2) using linch pins. 10t022 Fig 8.6 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 41 8 - 3 Lock the top link (Fig. 8.7/1) on the seed rail and on the frame of the Airstar Xact and secure the fixing pins using linch pins. 17t147 Fig 8.7 After coupling the seed rail remove the upper carrying arm pins from their holes (Fig.
  • Page 42 Set the top link arm length (Fig. 8.7/1) so that the seed rail is in about level position. Uncoupling the seed rail is done in reverse order. 14t017 Fig 8.9 14t017 Fig 8.10 10t083 Fig 8.11 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 43: Blower Fan

    FRS / FPS The air stream for the seed delivery from the injector AIRSTAR Xact sluice to the coulters is provided by a blower fan. For driving the blower fan by a hydrostatic motor (Fig. 12.3) it should be connected with the tractor’s hydraulic max.

  • Page 44: Rev. Speed Monitoring

    12 - 2 operational temperature has been reached. If the blo- wer fan is used after a prolonged period of standstill, the pre-set blower fan rev. speed will only be reached after the hydraulic oil has reached the operational tempera- ture.

  • Page 45: Circuit Diagram Blower Fan With Hydraulic Drive

    12 - 3 12.3 Circuit diagram Blower fan with hydraulic drive No Description blower fan hydr.stat.drive N = 4000 R.P.M. max. pressure relief valve with hydr. free wheel adjustable pressure relief valve return valve Tractor hydraulic pump (the capacity of the tractor’s hydraulic pump has at least to be 40 l/min at 150 bar) free return flow - tube nominal width min.
  • Page 46 12 - 4 The hydraulic oil must never get too hot. Large oil delivery amounts in conjunction with small oil tanks promote the quick heating of the hydraulic oil. The capacity of the oil tank (Fig. 12.5/9) should at least have double the oil delivery amount.

  • Page 47: Seed Tank Filling/Emptying And Monitoring The Seed Level

    Never drive the drill until the seed tank is completely empty. The seed level inside the seed tank can be checked by the electr. seed level indicator AMFÜME (see para. 14.2). 17t090 Fig. 14.2 Refill seed tank early enough! 16t163 Fig. 14.3 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 48: Electr. Seed Level Indicator Amfüme (Special Option)

    14.6) with the sensor should be moved accordingly. The sensitiveness of the sensor can be adapted to the different kinds of seed by adjusting the bolt (Fig. 14.6/ 17t130 Fig. 14.5 20t013 15t061 Fig. 14.6 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 49: Emptying The Seed Tank

    For emptying the metering wheels as when carrying out Fig. 14.7 a calibration test, turn the metering wheels with the calibration crank several times. Then briefly drive the blower fan to remove all seed residues. Close the outlet opening. 11p016 Fig. 14.8 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
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  • Page 51: Setting The Metering Unit To A Particular Seed

    15 - 1 15.0 Setting the metering unit Seed Metering wheel to a particular seed Every metering unit is provided with Spelt Main seed metering wheels one white coloured main metering wheel (Fig. 15.1/ Main seed metering wheels Main seed metering wheels one orange coloured main metering wheel (Fig.

  • Page 52: Switching The Metering Wheels On And Off

    15 - 2 15.1 Switching the metering wheels on and off In position “metering wheel on” the knurled bolt (Fig. 15.3/1) is driven in till the stop. 10w009 Fig. 15.3 In position ”metering wheel off” the knurled bolt (Fig. 15.4/1) is driven out till the stop (Fig. 15.4/2). Drive the setting bolts either in position “metering wheel on”...

  • Page 53: Sowing By The Fine Seed Metering Wheel

    15 - 3 15.3 Sowing by the fine seed metering wheel 10w007 Fig. 15.6 For sowing by the fine seed metering wheel (Fig. 15.6/ Turn hand wheel (Fig. 15.7/1) until the knurled bolts (Fig. 15.7/2) can be seen Drive in knurled bolt (Fig. 15.6/2) of the fine seed metering wheel Drive our knurled bolt (Fig.
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  • Page 55: Determining The Gearbox Setting For The Desired Seed Rate

    - when changing to another seed metering wheel, e.g. from the main seed wheel to the fine seed wheel. - before sowing a new supply of seed (deviations in grain size, grain shape, bulk density and seed dressings). Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...
  • Page 56 The correct gearbox setting can very quickly be determined by using the calculating disc rule described in para. 16.2. 17t135 Fig. 16.3 20i014 Fig. 16.4 Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...

  • Page 57: Calibration Test

    1/40 ha 1/10 ha 3,0 m 38,5 154,0 4,0 m 29,0 117,0 4,5 m 26,0 104,0 6,0 m 19,5 78,0 Crank turns Working width on the star wheel AMADOS II 1011 Imp./100 m Fig. 16.7 t170gb02 Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...
  • Page 58 After you have determined the correct gearbox setting Insert calibration crank (Fig. 16.5/1) into its retainer Fix calibration tray (Fig. 16.3/1) on the carrier (Fig. Fig. 16.9 16.3/2) Shut injector sluice flap (Fig. 16.2/1). Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...

  • Page 59: Determining The Gearbox Setting With The Aid Of The Disc Rule

    C). In our example that is the gearbox setting figure ”50” (Fig. 16.10/D). Recheck the gearbox setting which you have deter- mined by the disc rule by a calibration test as described under para. 16.1. 810bt Fig. 16.10 Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...

  • Page 60: Seed Rate Deviations Between The Setting And Sowing

    6,00 m working width = 41,7 m travelled distance The number of crank turns is then counted when travel- ling the measured distance. With this number of crank turns the gearbox setting should be determined accor- ding to para. 16.0. Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...

  • Page 61: Setting The Working Depth Of The Rotary Cultivator

    These sides are marked with the figures”1 - 2 - 3 - 4” (see Fig. 18.2). Ensure that the depth setting pins (Fig. 18.2/1) rest in the same position (bearing the same figure) on all carrying arms (Fig. 18.2/3). Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...
  • Page 62 (Fig. 18.1/7) of the rotary cultivator have to be adapted to the new working depth. For this you will find the description in the attached instruction manual for the rotary cultivator. Airstar Xact B 170 07.99...

  • Page 63: Setting The

    The central coulter pressure adjustment is actuated with the aid of hydraulic rams (Fig. 23.1). With the aid of the hydraulic rams the coulter pressure can be adapted to the soil when changing from normal to heavy soil or vice versa. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 64: Setting The Placement Depth Of The Seed By A Hydraulic Ram

    Insert the pin (Fig. 23.4/3) into a hole of the quadrant plate and secure with clip pin (Fig. 23.4/2). Each hole in the quadrant plate is identified by a figure. With increasing figure the coulter pressure will become higher. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 65: Setting The Placement Depth Of The Seed By

    23.1. Before any operation check the proper seating of the depth limiters and the placement depth of the seed. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 66: 23.2.1 Fitting And Setting

    A slight tap on the discs’ centre facilitates engage- ment. For setting the working depth pull the grip upwards (Fig. 23.8) over the locking pawl (Fig. 23.7/4). 18t293 Fig. 23.6 18t295 Fig. 23.7 18t298 Fig. 23.8 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 67 23.0. Slight changes in the placement depth of the seed may then be set with the aid of the coulter pressure adjustment according to para. 23.1. 18c229-1 Fig. 23.10 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
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  • Page 69: Track Marker

    Standing within the operational range of the track marker arms is prohibited. 17i075 Lift both marker arms before turning at the headlands Fig. 24.2 at obstacles in the field before transport. 14t003 Fig. 24.3 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 70: Fitting Advice

    2) and an expansion pin 10 x 50 DIN 1481 (Fig. 24.5/3). Fix wire cable (Fig. 24.5/4) by tensioning spring. 14t066 Fig. 24.5 Clamp track marker discs by two hex. bolts (Fig. 24.6/ 107t Fig. 24.6 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 71: Bring Markers Into Operating/Transport Position

    The rubber buffer blocks (Fig. 24.4/4) must never be removed and in case of wear must be replaced. The rubber buffer blocks prevent the operator from forgetting to lock the markers into the transport position. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 72: Setting The Markers To The Correct Length

    Fix the wire cable (Fig. 24.10/1) on the track marker arm in such a way that the marker disc is limited to a working depth of 60 to 80 mm. 107t Fig. 24.9 AS 602 14t074 Fig. 24.10 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 73: During Operation

    If the marker hits an obstacle during operation the marker arm can give way to the obstacle by moving to the rear. In this case a hex. shear bolt M6 x 90, 8.8 DIN 931 (Fig. 24.12/1) will shear off. 11p011 Fig. 24.12 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
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  • Page 75: Extra Coverage Following Harrow

    25 - 1 25.0 Extra coverage following harrow 11t004 The extra coverage following harrow (Fig. 25.1) evenly covers the seed with soil. 25.1 Mounting the extra coverage fol- lowing harrow onto the seed rail Bolt the pockets (Fig. 25.3/1) to the side parts of the seed rail.

  • Page 76: Connecting Hydraulic Ram (Special Option)

    25 - 2 25.1.1 Connecting hydraulic ram (special option) The hydraulic ram (Fig. 25.4/1) is fitted to the extra coverage following harrow when supplied. Connect the hydraulic hose (Fig. 25.4/2) with the hydraulic ram (Fig. 25.4/1). Allow the hydraulic hose (Fig. 25.4/2) to sufficiently large loop in it when fitting to the pivoting points of the link arms of the extra coverage following harrow to prevent...

  • Page 77: Bring Outer Following Harrow Tines Into Operating Position

    25 - 3 25.2 Bring outer following harrow tines into operating position During operation the packer roller and the coulters throw the soil in varying different distances to the side, depen- ding on the forward speed and the soil conditions. The outer following harrow tines (Fig.

  • Page 78: Setting The Harrow Pressure On Extra Coverage Following Harrow Without Hydraulic Ram

    25 - 4 25.4 Setting the harrow pressure on ex- 11t005 tra coverage following harrow wit- 14t027 hout hydraulic ram The pressure by which the spring tines (Fig. 25.8/1) of the extra coverage following harrow are pressing onto the soil should be set in such a way that after the seed coverage no ridge of soil remains visible in the field.

  • Page 79: Road Transport

    25 - 5 For setting an increased harrow pressure Relieve the hydraulic ram (Fig. 25.9/1) from pressu- insert pin II (Fig. 25.10/2) into a hole in the setting segment above the lever (Fig. 25.10/3) and secure by a clip pin (Fig. 25.10/4). For setting the normal harrow pressure Pressurise hydraulic ram (Fig.
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  • Page 81: Creating Tramlines

    26 - 1 26.0 Creating tramlines The rhythm for creating tramlines is governed by the AMADOS-computer. with the AMADOS- tramline control The desired tramline distance may only be created on seed drills with particular working widths. A choice of With the aid of the tramlining control tramlines are these tramline distances is shown in table (Fig.

  • Page 82: Way Of Function

    26 - 2 26.1 Way of function On delivery of your seed drill the tramline metering wheels are set to the wheel mark of your husbandry tractor (as ordered by you). When creating tramlines the seed supply to the tramline coulters is interrupted.
  • Page 83 26 - 3 For shifting on the tramline counter AMADOS receives the necessary information on implements with track markers from the sensors (Fig. 26.5/1) when changing the track marker on implements without track markers as soon as the distance sensor (Fig. 26.6/1) does not send any impulses, e.g.

  • Page 84: Entering The Switching Rhythm

    26 - 4 26.2 Entering the switching rhythm 26.3 Interrupting the sowing operation and start figure or folding in the markers during prior to the begin of operation the sowing operation (Stop-Key) The procedure of some switching rhythms is shown in Fig.
  • Page 85 26 - 5 22C145 Fig. 26.7 Airstar Avant DB 691-2 09.99...

  • Page 86: Hints For Creating Tramlines With 4-, 6- And 8-Fold Switching Rhythm

    26 - 6 26.4 Hints for creating tramlines with 4-, 6- and 8-fold switching rhythm Fig. 26.7 shows among others examples for creating tramlines with 4-, 6- and 8-fold switching. In our example the seed drill operates during the first run in the field with half its working width.

  • Page 87: Insert For Half-Side Shutting Off The Outlets Inside The Distributor Head

    26 - 7 implement side can be disengaged by pulling the clip pin (Fig. 26.8/1) out of the connecting tube of both metering units. The operation has always to start on the right hand side of the field. 26.4.2 Insert for half-side shutting off the outlets inside the distributor head...

  • Page 88: Hints For Creating Tramlines With 2-Bout And 6-Plus Bout Switching Rhythm

    26 - 8 Never create tramlines when sowing with half the working width. Removing the insert is done in the adverse order. After having removed the insert, reset the gearbox to the full seed rate n. 26.5 Hints for creating tramlines with 2-bout and 6-plus bout switching rhythm...

  • Page 89: Setting The Tramline To The Wheel Marks Of The Husbandry Tractor

    26 - 9 26.6 Setting the tramline to the wheel marks of the husbandry tractor On supply of the seed drill the tramline kit has been set to the wheel marks of your husbandry tractor. However, should it be necessary, e.g. when purchasing a new husbandry tractor, to set your tramline system onto the wheel marks of the new tractor, the seed tubes (Fig.

  • Page 90: Setting The Width Of The Wheel Marks

    26 - 10 26.7 Setting the width of the wheel marks If it is wanted to change the number of tramlining coulters, fit as many shutter slides to the distributor head as tramlining coulters are required. The shutter slides interrupt the flow of seed to the tramlining coulters when creating tramlines.

  • Page 91: Pre-Emergence Marker (Special Option)

    Connect the hydraulic Fig. 28.2 rams on the tractor with a single acting control spool valve. Before actuating the control spool valve, advise people to leave the danger area. Danger of injury from moving parts. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 92: Fitting

    Connect the hydraulic hoses (Fig. 28.3/8) to both hydraulic rams (Fig. 28.3/9) and connect together with the hydraulic ram for the tramline shutter inside the distributor head with the electr.-hydraulic valve (see circuit diagram para. 2). 18i025 Fig. 28.3 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 93: Setting The Marker Discs

    6-plus switching rhythm are equipped in such a way that the track width of the husbandry tractor is traced when once driving up and down in the field. Therefore only fit one of the two marker discs (Fig. 28.4/1) when using these switching rhythms. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 94: Transport On Public Roads

    If the seed drill shall be transported on public roads, remove the marker discs (Fig. 28.5/5). Before any transport on public roads re- move the marker discs (Fig. 28.5/5) from the marker disc carriers (Fig. 28.5/1). 18i025-1 Fig. 28.5 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 95: Operating And Transport Position

    29 - 1 29.0 Operating and transport position The working units of the Airstar Xact are divided in the centre. They are fitted on to a strong swivellable frame (transport folding frame). Two hydraulic rams fold the transport folding frame into the transport position (Fig.

  • Page 96: Bring The Transport Folding Frame Into Operating Position

    Bring the Transport folding 17t151 frame into operating position Before you bring the Airstar Xact from the transport position (Fig. 29.3) into the operating position (Fig. 29.5) route the rope (Fig. 29.6/1) which is connected with the locking lever (Fig. 29.7/1) into the tractor cab and unlock the transport folding frame from inside the tractor cab.

  • Page 97: Bringing The Airstar Xact Into Transport Position

    29.2 Bringing the Airstar Xact into transport position Before you bring the Airstar Xact into transport position, disengage the tractor universal joint shaft and lift the transport folding frame by actuating the axle lift suf- ficiently so that damage of the working units by hitting the ground when being folded –...
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  • Page 99: Transport On Public Roads

    (Fig. 30.2/1) with the traffic lights and the warning plates into road transport position:: Fig. 30.2 remove the pin (Fig. 30.3/1) secured by a clip pin and Fig. 30.3 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 100 (Fig. 30.4) with the warning plates and the traffic lights into road transport position and Fig. 30.4 lock the booms with the prior slackened pin (Fig. 30.4) and secure by using a clip pin. Fig. 30.5 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 101 Also observe that the permissible total weight of your tractor is maintained. 9. Set brake pressure regulator to full load. 10. Riding and transport on the implement is not permissible. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
  • Page 102 14. When your machine is in transport position always ensure a sufficient lateral locking of the tractor’s three-point arms. Please observe these hints. They help to avoid accidents in public road traffic. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 103: Maintenance And Care

    40 - 1 40.0 Maintenance and care Air pressure tyres Airstar Xact Tyres 700/50-26,5 8PR A8 Adhere to the general safety and accident Air pressure normal 1,8 bar prevention advice when conducting operation maintenance and care operations. t170gb04 Fig. 40.1 40.1...

  • Page 104: Checking The Oil Level Inside The Gearbox

    40.6 Greasing During the sowing season regularly grease the joints of the Airstar Xact. The grease nipples on the machine are colour coded. Before greasing thoroughly clean grease nipples and grease gun Grease the PTO shafts according to the greasing advice of the PTO shaft manufacturer.

  • Page 105: Exchange Of The Coulter Tip Of The Ws-Coulter

    Dirt and seed residue should be removed immedia<tely. Swollen or germinating seed residue 17i030 might ca<use blockage. Fig. 40.5 For cleaning the distributor head: E-pressurise the hydraulic system Remove outer hood (Fig. 40.6/1). 15t014 Fig. 40.6 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 106: Hydraulic Hoses

    6 years (including a possible storing period of two hydraulic rams) may burst. years maximum). 40.9.3 Marking Hydraulic hoses are marked as follows: Name of the manufacturer Date of production Maximum dynamic operational pressure. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 107: 40.10 Axles And Brakes

    Check brake linings for wear and replace if necessa- M 18 x 1,5 M 20 x 1,5 M 22 x 1,5 This check list is valid for implements used in normal t510gb010 operation. For heavy strain, reduce the maintenance intervals to avoid damage. Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...

  • Page 108: 40.11 Air Brake System

    5) readjust wheel brake. Replace damaged bellows. authorised workshop for a thorough inspection of all components. 8. After coupling off, shut the coupling heads or hang them into the dead couplings (Fig. 40.7/6) on your implement. 18t224 Fig. 40.7 Airstar Xact B 170 09.99...
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