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LEMKEN Zirkon 9 K Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Power Harrows
Zirkon 9 K
(from serial No. 237 390 on)
- EN -
Safety is our concern !
Art.Nr. 175 1307
EN-3/05.00
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 1307 EN-3/05.00 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

    Under „defined use“ the manufacturer’s prescribed operation-, maintenance- and repair conditions are to be adhered to! • The ZIRKON 9 K power harrows may only be operated, maintained and repaired by such persons who have been made acquainted with it and who have been advised about the dangers! •...
  • Page 5 5 ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE POWER HARROW ......16 5.1 Attaching to the tractor................16 5.2 Detaching from the tractor ..............17 6 FOLDING-IN AND -OUT OF THE POWER HARROW ......... 18 6.1 Folding-in of the wing sections............. 18 6.2 Folding-out of the wing sections ............19 7 PTO SHAFT ....................
  • Page 6 12 HYDRAULIC THREE POINT LINKAGES ..........34 12.1 Hydraulic three point linkage.............. 34 12.1.1 Adjustment of the linkage.............. 34 12.1.2 Attaching a mounted implement ........... 34 12.1.3 Lowering the seed drill..............34 12.1.4 Lift limiter ..................35 12.2 Hydraulic three point linkage for coulter bar ........36 12.2.1 Allgemeines..................

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General 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 8 Attached 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 lowering 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 9 • 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. • Hydraulic oil escaping at high pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury! •...

  • Page 10: Warning Stickers

    2 WARNING STICKERS 2.1 General Instructions The LEMKEN Zirkon 9 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.
  • Page 11 WARNING: Pinch Point! 390 0506 WARNING: Turning direction of the rear PTO = clockwise! 390 0511 WARNING: Do not climb on the machine! 390 0512 WARNING: Keep well clear of the folding area of the implement! 390 0540 WARNING: Danger due to revolving parts! 390 0514...
  • Page 12 WARNING: Wait until all machine components have stopped completely before touching them! 390 0513 WARNING: Stay clear of hot surfaces! 390 0590 WARNING: Suspend implement here!

  • Page 13: Positions Of The Warning Stickers

    2.3 Positions of the warning stickers...

  • Page 14: Compact Information

    3 COMPACT INFORMATION The following adjustments must be done to use the Zirkon effective and optimal. • Top link and lower links The top link must be positioned as parallel as possible to the lower links. • Rotor RPM The rotor RPM must be adjusted to the desired working effect.

  • Page 15: Reparation Of The Tractor

    4 REPARATION OF THE TRACTOR 4.1 Tyres Ensure that rear tyre pressures are equal and correct! (Refer to the tractor handbook) 4.2 Lift rods Ensure that the lift rods are of equal length! (Refer to the tractor handbook). 4.3 Check chains / sway blocks Check chains or sway blocks must be adjusted so that the lower links are sufficiently free to move sideways during work.

  • Page 16: Required Sockets

    4.7 Required sockets For the electrical use of the Zirkon 9 K the following sources of electric power must be available: Voltage Direct connection to Socket the tractor battery According to Lighting equipment DIN-ISO 1724 According to PTO shaft control DIN 9680 4.8 Axle load...
  • Page 17 Calculation of the minimum front ballast G min: Calculation of the increasing of the rear axle load: Minimum axle load increasing The calculation of the required minimum front ballast and the increasing of the rear axle load requires that all above mentioned measurements and weights are known.

  • Page 18: Attaching And Detaching The Power Harrow

    5 ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE POWER HARROW 5.1 Attaching to the tractor − Set tractor hydraulics ‘position control’. − Connect and secure the tractor lower links to the cross shaft or drawbar (A0) of the power harrow! − Connect and secure the tractor top link to the headstock so that the top link rises slightly towards the power harrow during work!

  • Page 19: Detaching From The Tractor

    (SV3). 5.2 Detaching from the tractor The Zirkon 9 K must be lifted and folded out completely before detaching from the tractor. If protection devices (SV1) and (SV2) are fitted, they must be removed before folding-out the implement.

  • Page 20: Folding-In And -Out Of The Power Harrow

    6 FOLDING-IN AND -OUT OF THE POWER HARROW 6.1 Folding-in of the wing sections For transport, the power harrow must be folded-in. The power harrow may be − folded-in and -out, only, when fitted to the tractor. When the tractor is equipped with a braking device at the PTO drive shaft, −...

  • Page 21: Folding-Out Of The Wing Sections

    6.2 Folding-out of the wing sections The Zirkon 9 K may only be parked in folded-out position. − Before folding-out the power harrow, detach the lighting equipment and warning − boards (if fitted). Draw the ropes (A5) of the hydraulic locking device, in order to open the lock −...

  • Page 22: Pto Shaft

    7 PTO SHAFT 7.1 General The Zirkon 9 K power harrows are each equipped with three PTO shafts. It must be ensured that the PTO shaft guards (G10) of each PTO shaft are prevented from spinning by fixing the chain (G11) provided to a nearby static part.

  • Page 23: Changing The Distance Between The Power Harrow And The Tractor

    7.2 Changing the distance between the power harrow and the tractor If the PTO-shaft (G7) does not fulfil the mentioned requirements and a shortening of the PTO-shaft is not desired, the distance between the power harrow and the tractor can be increased by means of moving the drawbar (A0).

  • Page 24: Rotor Speeds

    The working speed recommended for the rotor speeds is shown in the following diagram. The Zirkon 9 K power harrows are delivered as standard with the pair of gears 18/20 (drive/output). Thus a rotor speed of 360 RPM is obtained at 1000 RPM PTO.

  • Page 25: Changing The Rotor Speeds / Changing The Gears

    8.1 Changing the rotor speeds / Changing the gears Other rotor speeds can be obtained by interchanging pairs of gears or by using another set of gears. See table. Only rotor speeds which are listed in the table may be selected. - To change the gear, switch off the PTO drive shaft and also the tractor engine.

  • Page 26: Adjustments

    The working depth will be reduced, when the adjusting bar (TE3) is moved to the outside. After the adjustment the adjusting bar must be secured by means of the spring pin (TE2). Each power harrow unit of the Zirkon 9 K is equipped with a central depth adjustment (TE1).

  • Page 27: Allround" Tines

    9.3 “Allround” tines The „Allround“ tines (AR) in special hardened version can either be fitted in drag or grade position to the rotor. When the working position of the tines (AR) should be changed from „drag“ to „grade“ position and the other way round, the tines of a rotor must be fitted to the neighboured rotors.

  • Page 28: Stop Screws

    9.5 Stop screws By means of the stop screws (KM1) and (KM2), the basic frame and the folded-in power harrow will be adjusted, that the power harrow units in transport position are vertical and cannot hit a mounted seed drill and do not exceed the allowed transport width of 300 cm.

  • Page 29: Options

    10.1 Rollers 10.1.1 General Instructions The Zirkon 9 K can be equipped with a number of rollers (W0): Tube bar roller RSW 540, Trapeze ring roller TRW 500, Trapeze packer roller TPW 500, Trapeze disc roller TSW 500 or Packer roller ZPW 500.

  • Page 30: Adjustment Of The Scrapers

    10.1.2 Adjustment of the scrapers The adjustable scrapers (W1) of the 500 mm rollers will be adjusted by means of the adjuster nut (W2) and the eccentric nut (W5). The adjuster nuts (W2) of the packer rollers will be adjusted by means of a 19 mm spanner and the eccentric nuts (W6) with a 24 mm spanner.

  • Page 31: Wheelmark Eradicators

    (SP2). Secure pins (SP2) by means of the circlip (SP3). 10.3 Levelling bar The Zirkon 9 K can be equipped with a levelling bar (PB1) in the rear. If fitted the lower edge of the levelling bar (PB1) should be set 2 cm above the surface by means of the pin (PB4).

  • Page 32: Side Shield Extension

    Attention: Never use the power harrow without safety device and rollers! 10.4 Side shield extension In order to prevent dam formation caused by the following roller, side shield extensions (RL3) are available, which are fitted at the rear of the side shields (RL1). They show slotted holes, which are covered washers...

  • Page 33: Pto Shaft Control

    10.6 PTO shaft control The PTO shaft control controls the safety clutches of the lateral PTO shafts, which are used as overload safety device. When one of both safety clutchs operates, an alarm occurs. But only then when the power harrow is in lowered working position...

  • Page 34: Power Take Off

    10.7 Power take off The PTO may only be engaged when the power harrow has been lowered to within a few centimetres of the ground and the side plates are in their working position. It must be disengaged when the power harrow is more than a few centimetres above the ground.

  • Page 35: Mounting Kit For A Solitair Seed Drill

    (AS7) and two lower supporting plates (AS8), which - as shown in the drawings - can be fitted to the headstock of the Zirkon 9 K. With these hooks the Lemken Solitair seed drill can be mounted easily on a power harrow.

  • Page 36: Hydraulic Three Point Linkages

    12 HYDRAULIC THREE POINT LINKAGES 12.1 Hydraulic three point linkage 12.1.1 Adjustment of the linkage linkage mounted onto headstock of the power harrow by means of bolts. The hydraulic ram mounting plate must also be fitted as shown and the bolts fully tightened. In order to keep the centre of gravity of any power harrow / drill combination as close to the rear of the tractor as...

  • Page 37: Lift Limiter

    12.1.4 Lift limiter The lift height of the implement mounted to the power harrow can be limited. Therefore a lift limiter for the hydraulic rear linkage is available. The lift limiter consists of a switch valve (HB1) and a steering rod (HB2), which are fitted to the hydraulic ram (HB3) of the rear linkage.

  • Page 38: Hydraulic Three Point Linkage For Coulter Bar

    12.2.1 General Instructions The coulter bar of the Solitair 10 K seed drill can be fitted to the Zirkon 9 K. As the coulter bar has no depth wheels for the depth control, the hydraulic three point linkage for coulter bar must be used.

  • Page 39: Track Markers

    13 TRACK MARKERS 13.1 Adjustments Each track marker is equipped with a hydraulic ram (SP5). When operating the tractor spool valve concerned, the markers will be folded-in and –out in turn. This will be controlled by a switch valve. For transport the track markers (SP7) must be folded-in by means of the hydraulic rams (SP5) and secured.

  • Page 40: Shearbolt Device

    The track markers must be adjusted to the middle of the tractor track and that according to the following table. Distance from the centre of the Distance from the outer Zirkon seed drill to the track groove seeding coulter 400 cm 200 cm + ½...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    14 MAINTENANCE 14.1 Changing the oil Before changing the oil or checking the oil level the power harrow must be parked on level and firm ground. Check the oil level of the gear box (GG1) with change gears daily. The level must always stand between the marks of the scale (GG3). The oil of the lateral angle gear box must reach the control screw (GG5) when the power harrow is parked horizontally.
  • Page 42 Oil for the centre gearboxes and lateral gearboxes Until September 2002 the centre gearboxes (GG1) had been used with mineral oil and from September 2002 they are used with synthetic oil, only.. Centre gearboxes up to No. 0042 F from No. 0043 F and for gearboxes, which are already filled with synthetic oil 4,8 l mineral oil...

  • Page 43: Trough

    14.2 Trough The trough contains special long-life low- viscosity grease which must not be mixed with a different type of grease and which must be changed after 4,000 hours, or in event becoming heavily contaminated with condensation. This will be recognised by a white discoloration. The condition of the grease must be checked annually and can be done having first unscrewed the cap (GG9).

  • Page 44: Lubrication

    14.3 Lubrication Lubricate the grease points with a universal grease according to the following diagram. Lubrication diagram All 8 All 25 Before and after a working hours working hours long working break See operators instructions of the PTO shaft...

  • Page 45: Rotor Bearings

    14.4 Rotor bearings The bearings of the rotors must be checked with regard to the play. They must be checked after the first 100 hours of use and then every 20 hours of use. With too much play the corresponding bearings must be replaced, in order to prevent damage to the gear wheels and trough.

  • Page 46: Driving On Public Roads

    15 DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS The Zirkon 9 K power harrows are available with complete lighting equipment with warning boards. When driving on public roads the lighting equipment with warning boards must be fitted. Pay attention to relevant regulations for transport on public roads.

  • Page 47: Notes

    18 NOISE, AIRBORNE SOUND The noise level of the Power Harrows ZIRKON 9 K does not exceed 70 dB (A) during work. 19 PRODUCT REGISTRATION / GUARANTEE We would like to point out that the guarantee period starts, only when the completely filled-in and signed product registration has been returned to us.

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