Validity range These operating instructions describe operation of the machine after initial commissioning by the LEMKEN sales partner and hand‐ over to the operator. Prior to operation, initial commissioning and instruction in opera‐ tion, setting/adjustment and maintenance must have been carried out.
About these instructions Target groups Position of the type plate on the machine: Chapter 3 Design and description on page 20 ⮫ Explanation of the full type plate content: Appendix A Type plate variants on page 77 ⮫ Equipment variants The machines can be equipped differently at the factory.
About these instructions About these instructions Applied presentations 1.3.1 Signal words and hazard statements Warning of personal injury The following signal words and hazard statements are used to label warning signs and to warn of residual risks: Signal word Meaning DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situa‐...
About these instructions Applied presentations 1.3.2 Symbols and text markings Symbol, text Meaning marking In front of and in texts Marking for routine maintenance tasks ● Activities that demand the help of service staff. Listing [1], Position numbers ‘Settings’ Example: Software element [OK] Example:...
Operating instructions for the control iQblue Weeder ■ Latest versions of the LEMKEN docu‐ The latest versions of the LEMKEN documents can be found in the ments LEMKEN Online Information System (LEONIS). Users can access LEONIS via the QR code or the LEMKEN website.
Safety Machine limits Safety Machine limits Intended use The machine is used for the lateral displacement of a hoeing machine as a parallel steering frame. The electronic control is part of the machine. The control sets, controls and monitors the machine electronically. The machine must be combined with other suitable machines according to the instructions in this manual.
Safety Safety Hazardous area The machine and the area in the immediate vicinity of the machine is deemed a hazardous area. This includes the space over the entire width, length and height of the machine, as well as an additional safety distance of two metres to the machine.
Safety General safety information Qualified specialists For the purposes of these instructions, qualified specialists are all persons who, on the basis of their professional training and experience, carry out the tasks assigned to them in a professional manner. Qualified specialists have knowledge of the relevant stand‐ ards and regulations, recognise possible hazards and avoid hazards independently.
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Safety Safety Safety equipment Existing and fully functional safety devices protect against death or serious personal injury. Keep the labels legible and renew them, if necessary. Replace damaged safety devices. Install dismantled safety devices before commissioning. Move the safety devices to the protective position. In case of doubt whether all safety devices are properly installed and fully functional: Commission a specialist work‐...
Safety Safety information on hazardous areas of the machine Safety information on hazardous areas of the machine Workplaces The main workplace for working with the machine is the driver's seat in the tractor. Further workplaces are described in the respec‐ tive instructions for action.
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Safety Safety Moving hazardous area The hazardous area of the machine during operation. Fig. 1: Moving hazardous area The hazardous area includes the area in driving direction across the entire width of the machine. There must be NO persons in the hazardous area. If there are persons in the hazardous area, may result in death or injury to persons.
Safety Safety information on structural modifications Ensure a three-point contact with steps and handrails: Simulta‐ neously two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the machine Always keep the steps clean and in proper condition. Only climb onto the machine if the machine has been pre‐ pared for climbing in accordance with these operating instruc‐...
Safety Safety Safety information on situations Parked machine If the machine is parked incorrectly, the machine may topple over. This may result in death or injuries. Only park the machine on a level surface with sufficient car‐ rying capacity. Place a plate or board (metal, wood, stone) with sufficient carrying capacity under the stands.
Design and description Machine overview Design and description Machine overview Lighting equipment Stand Steering frame Support wheel Position of the type plate Lower link Link Frame , see page 25 Three-point linkage: Top link Operation terminal (not shown) ⮫ Angle sensor , see page Seat for manual steering (not shown) ⮫ ...
Design and description Design and description Machine safety 3.2.1 Position of the label 3.2.2 Meaning of the labels This section explains the information and warning signs that have been affixed to the machine. Reading the operating instructions Incorrect use or operation of the machine can result in death or serious injury.
Design and description Machine safety Turn off the engine A tractor with the engine running can cause unintentional move‐ ments. This may even be fatal or result in serious injuries. Before maintenance and repair work: Turn off the engine. Engage the parking brake of the tractor. Remove the ignition key.
Design and description Design and description Seat - seat belt The seat is equipped with a seat belt. The passenger must ALWAYS fasten the seat belt. Headstock The headstock has been designed according to standard ISO 730. The headstock is used to connect the machine to the three-point linkage of the tractor.
Design and description Control Support wheels Support wheels are mounted on the steering frame. Support wheels prevent the chopping implement from working too deep. Support wheel variants: Support wheels with rubber tyres ■ Stainless steel support wheels ■ NOTICE Support wheels are not designed for road travel. The implement may suffer irreparable damage.
Depending on the combined camera system, the working light enables plant detection, regardless of the daylight. 3.6.2 Operation terminal LEMKEN machines with electronic control are operated via an oper‐ ation terminal in the tractor. LEMKEN ISOBUS operation terminal The machine control is operated via an ISOBUS operation terminal, e.g.
Design and description Control 3.6.3 Operating menu Observe the operating instructions for the control iQblue Weeder. The control is set and operated via the operating menu. The user can view information about the machine and carry out other settings in further menus. 3.6.4 Manual steering If the exiting crops are irregular, camera steering may not work...
Attaching Attaching Attaching Checking suitability of the tractor WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuitable tractor If the tractor is not suitable for the machine, components of the machine may be overloaded and the tractor-machine combina‐ tion may not be steered safely. This may result in accidents with injuries or death of persons or damage to the machine.
Attaching Preparations on the tractor Checklist Tyre load capacities Tyres and wheels, page 66 ⮫ Determine the carrying capacity index of the tyres. The carrying capacity index must be compatible with the weight of the machine and the speed travelled. Preparations on the tractor Various tests and settings are required before mounting the imple‐...
Attaching Attaching NOTICE Damage to the tractor cab If the top link rises sharply towards the implement, the chopping implement, when folded, can damage the tractor cab. Preparing the machine 4.3.1 Mounting the working lights The working lights are mounted on the camera holder underneath the camera ...
Attaching Preparing the machine To adjust the inclination of the working lights: Release the clamp lever ■ Adjust the inclination. ■ Tighten the clamp lever ■ Chapter 4.3.2 Mounting the camera Mount the camera.⮫ on page 30 Switching on and off Observe the operating instructions for the control iQblue Weeder.
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Attaching Attaching Make sure that the camera holder is vertical. If the camera holder is NOT vertical: Slightly readjust pre-assembled connections: Connection between frame attachment and frame ■ Connection between frame attachment and camera ■ holder The user can compensate small deviations during the test run ‘Position correction’...
Attaching Mounting the machine 10. Mount the star grip on the threaded rod. The camera has been mounted on the camera holder. 11. Connect the cable to the job computer to the camera. Mounting the machine WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuitable tractor If the tractor is not suitable for the machine, components of the machine may be overloaded and the tractor-machine combina‐...
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Attaching Attaching Precondition: The tractor and the machine are standing on a flat horizontal ✓ surface. Switch the hydraulics of the three-point linkage to position control for attachment. Mount the top link balls on the pin of the top link recess the machine (inner diameter of cat.
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Attaching Mounting the machine 16. Select attachment position for the top link. Mount the top link parallel to the ground or slightly ■ inclined to the machine. Align the hoeing machine according to the instructions ■ for the hoeing machine. 17.
Road travel Road travel Road travel Information on road travel Laws on driving on public roads differ in many countries. Operators and users are responsible for adherence to applicable laws. Observe the following legal requirements: Dimensions ■ Weights ■ Braking system ■...
Operation Basic operation Operation Basic procedure Preparations Chapter 4.4 Mounting the machine Attach the machine. ⮫ on page 32 Align lift sensor. Prepare the machine. ⮫ Chapter 4.3 Preparing the machine on page 29 Switch on the operation terminal. Check the dimensions at the hoeing machine. Measure crop size.
Operation Operation Lowering the stands Remove the pins and screws Lower the stands Secure the stands with pins and screws Lifting the stands Remove the pins and screws Lift the stands Secure the stands with pins and screws Preparations prior to operation 6.3.1 Overview of preparations To take into account the changed conditions in the field, the user...
Operation Preparations prior to operation 6.3.2 Attaching, detaching and adjusting the seat Overview Joystick holder Joystick Seat Seat belt Foot rest Clamp fastening Mounting the seat Preconditions: The machine has been mounted to the tractor. ✓ The tractor engine has been switched off. ✓...
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Operation Operation Adjusting the seat To adjust the seat suspension: Move the lever to the respective position according to figure To adjust the foot rest Loosen the hexagon bolt Move the foot rest to the desired position. Tighten the hexagon bolt To adjust the height of the joystick holder Loosen the nuts Move the joystick holder...
Operation Preparations prior to operation 6.3.3 Adjusting lateral displacement speed The lateral displacement speed is adjusted before each work activity. NOTICE If the steering is too fast or too slow: − The machine runs inconsistently or sluggishly. − In both cases crops will be damaged or destroyed. Optimum setting The entire steering movement from left to right takes 12...15 sec‐...
Operation Operation If the time required is more than 15 seconds: Rotate the speed controller clockwise. The steering frame moves faster. Time the entire steering movement again. If required, readjust using the speed controller ■ Repeat the process until the desired setting has been ■...
Operation Preparations prior to operation Adjusting the support wheel Preconditions: A hoeing machine is mounted. ✓ The steering frame is aligned together with the hoeing ✓ machine. See the operating instructions for the hoeing machine. Loosen the hexagon bolt Release the linch pin .
Operation Operation Adjusting camera angle Loosen the star grip Rotate the camera until the desired angle on the scale corresponds to the notch Tighten the star grip Test run Background A test run is necessary: To get to know the individual operating functions. ■...
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Operation Test run Drive through the existing crops. Check the result. Correct the settings, if required: At the hoeing machine ■ Adjustment of the hoeing element is described in the oper‐ ating instructions for the hoeing machine. At the operation terminal: Adjust the row width. ■...
Operation Operation NOTICE The adjacent row must not be in the camera’s field of view. An adjacent row is the first uncultivated row in the next run. Irregularities in the row widths may be misin‐ terpreted. The crops will be damaged or destroyed. To ensure the adjacent row is not in the cam‐...
Operation Working with the machine In the operation terminal: Make sure automatic mode has been activated. Soil cultivation: Drive at a constant operating speed over the tillage area. ■ Observe the operating speed of the combination machine. ■ Observe the working result. ■...
Operation Operation 6.5.3 Driving on the headland Before the headland: Lift the machine fully. NOTICE If parts of the machine come into contact with the ground, the machine components may be damaged when turning. On the headland: Adapt the driving speed to the actual ground and soil condi‐ tions.
Cleaning and care After working in the field Cleaning and care After working in the field NOTICE Damage due to cleaning agents Cleaning agents can damage components as a result of chemical reactions. Always ensure compatibility before using cleaning agents. ▶...
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning with high-pressure cleaner The user can clean the machine with the high-pressure cleaner. When cleaning, the user must observe the following: NOTICE Damage due to cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner Components may be damaged when cleaning with a high-pres‐ sure cleaner.
Decommissioning Detaching the machine Decommissioning Preparing detaching Move the machine to a parking place with a level surface with sufficient bearing capacity. WARNING A folded in machine may overturn after being parked on UNSUITABLE subsoil. See page 36 Lower the stands. ⮫ Completely lower the machine.
Decommissioning Decommissioning 11. Position the protecting caps on the connectors of the elec‐ trical lines. The machine is detached. Disassembling the camera Loosen the plug on the camera housing. Loosen the plug on the job computer. Store the cable. Disassemble the star grip ...
■ Marked in the SERVICE PERSONNEL column in the maintenance ■ schedule Latest versions of the LEMKEN spare Current LEMKEN spare parts lists are available from agroparts . parts lists agroparts . The QR code takes the user directly to Free registration is required for use.
Maintenance and repair work Maintenance and repair work Preparations before working on the Turn off the engine. machine Engage the parking brake of the tractor. Remove the ignition key. Secure the tractor-machine combination to prevent it from rolling away. When working on raised machines: Secure the machines against lowering (e.g.
Maintenance and repair work Maintenance Maintenance 9.2.1 Maintenance schedule Chap. Task to execute 9.2.2 Check the top link pin and ● ● the lower link pin at the headstock Checking tyres ...
Maintenance and repair work Maintenance and repair work 9.2.2 Tractor connection Check the top link pin and the lower Visual inspection of the top link pin and the lower link pin at link pin at the headstock the headstock for: Damage ■...
Maintenance and repair work Maintenance 9.2.4 Checking safety devices Checking safety sticker Ensure legibility and integrity. 9.2.5 Hydraulics Checking hydraulic hoses Check hydraulic hoses for damage and leakages. Replace damaged or defective hydraulic hoses immedi‐ ately. Check date of manufacture of the hydraulic hoses. Have hydraulic hoses replaced at the latest after 6 years.
Maintenance and repair work Maintenance and repair work Lubricating 9.3.1 Lubrication schedule Chap. Task to execute 9.3.2 Lubricating link on the steering frame ● ● ● 9.3.3 Grease pin ● ● 9.3.3 Grease piston rods ●...
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Maintenance and repair work Lubricating Grease surfaces Grease uncoated surfaces that can rust. Lubricating cardan shaft Lubricate the cardan shaft according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Observe other applicable documents. Chapter 1.4 Further applicable documents on page 11 ⮫ OI 70216060 | 69210035 en_GB | Rev__ | 2024-03...
Troubleshooting and error correction Troubleshooting and error correction 10 Troubleshooting and error correction 10.1 Finding and eliminating errors correctly Necessary deviations from this procedure are described in the respective chapters on trouble‐ shooting. Park the tractor-machine combination. Secure the tractor-machine combination to prevent it from rolling away.
Troubleshooting and error correction Error - cause - remedies at a glance 10.2.2 Machine faults Fault description Cause Remedy No camera image Cable is not connected. Connect the cable. Cable is defective. Replace the cable. Control error Check the control. ■...
Troubleshooting and error correction Troubleshooting and error correction Fault description Cause Remedy The hydraulic steering cylinder Hydraulic fault Check whether the LED on the ■ does not move. valve connector lights up when the valve is operated. Check the connection and the ■...
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Troubleshooting and error correction Error - cause - remedies at a glance Fault description Cause Remedy [Control on/off] softkey is not [Control on/off] The hydraulic steering cyl‐ Switch on the ■ inder does not move. Manual switched on. softkey. steering is still possible. Chapter 3.6.3 Operating menu ⮫ ...
Final decommissioning Final decommissioning 11 Final decommissioning 11.1 Shutdown When the machine can no longer be used, it is dismantled and broken down into its components. Special knowledge is required to dismantle the machine. CAUTION Risk of accidents due to discharge of stored energy Springs are under tension.
Transport height, max. 1500 mm Transport height, min. 1200 mm For determining the actual dimensions: Measure the machine. 12.2 Machine weights EC-Steer 7 Data Value Unit Total mass, maximum 900 kg Total mass, minimum 400 kg For determining the actual mass: Weigh the machine.
Technical data Technical data Data Value Unit Permitted tractor power, max. Permitted tractor power, max. Operating speed, min...max. 2...15 km/h Operating speed with iQblue 3...6 km/h Weeder, min...max. Transport speed, max. km/h Hydraulic power requirements of the Data Value Unit tractor Required pressure in the hydraulic system of the tractor...
Technical data Tyres and wheels 12.4.2 Hydraulic connections Tab. 4: Hydraulic connections and control units Consumer Colour Code Steering + and - ● ● EW = single-acting control unit DW = double-acting control unit DR = pressureless return line LS = load sensing 12.5 Noise, airborne sound £70 dB(A)
Technical data Technical data 12.8 Connecting systems at the machine Permitted categories for cross shafts Data Value and top link pins Cross shaft, category Cross shaft, category Top link pin, category 2 (Æ 26 mm] Top link pin, category 3 (Æ 32 mm] 12.9 Ambient conditions Data...
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Technical data Ambient conditions OI 70216060 | 69210035 en_GB | Rev__ | 2024-03...
19 Type / Variant / Version near the type plate. 20 Technical conditions Permissible total mass [kg]* 21 QR code to call up LEONIS (LEMKEN Online Infor‐ 10 Permissible drawbar load [kg] (axle 0) mation System) 11 Permissible axle load [kg] (axle 1)
Tightening torques screws Bolted connections, general principles Tightening torques screws Bolted connections, general principles The following tightening torques refer to screw connections not specifically mentioned in these mounting instructions. Special tightening torques are indicated in the text. Identify screw connection: ■...
Tightening torques screws Tightening torques screws Tightening torques for bolted connections The following tightening torques apply with all bolted connections used by LEMKEN, unless specified otherwise: Tab. 5: Screws and nuts made of steel Diameter Strength category 8.8 [Nm*] 10.9 [Nm*] 12.9 [Nm*]...
Tightening torques screws Tightening torques for wheel bolts and wheel nuts Diameter Strength category 8.8 [Nm*] 10.9 [Nm*] 12.9 [Nm*] M24 x 2 1083 M30 x 1.5 1295 1820 2185 M30 x 2 1275 1792 2151 M36 x 1.5 2254 3170 3804 M42 x 1.5...
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The tightening torques are calculated for the friction values µ specified in the tables. The required tightening torque deviates: − If any screws other than LEMKEN original screws are used. − If screws are re-used. Only use LEMKEN original screws!
LEMKEN overview of operating materials LEMKEN overview of operating materials F - fluid grease LEMKEN Designation Container size Reference Specification / Standard item number LEMKEN specification ■ Lubricant code: ■ – Castrol Tribol GR Castrol Tribol GR 100-00 PD ■ 00 PD: DIN 51502 877 1595 5 kg...
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The latest versions of the documents can be found in the LEMKEN Online Information System (LEONIS). Users can access LEONIS directly via the QR code or the LEMKEN website. It is where the user can find spare parts for the latest versions of the documents.
Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines Data Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines The calculation of the axle loads and required ballasting is based on data from the operating instructions for the tractor and machine. The result of the calculation is a guide value for an initial assess‐...
Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines Data acquisition for calculating axle loads Abbreviation Description Value Unit Tractor data from the operating instructions or determined by weighing Permissible gross weight of the tractor [kg] G_zul Permissible front axle load...
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Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines Calculations Minimum ballasting, FrontG Vmin rear-mounted machine Enter the calculated value in the result table. Minimum ballasting, RearG Hmin front mounted machine Enter the calculated value in the result table. Actual gross weight G Enter the calculated value in the result table.
Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines Results for tractor/implement combination Create a result table for each tractor that is used: Actual value Permitted value Double per‐ according to calcula‐ according to missible tyre tion or measurement...
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Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines Results for tractor/implement combination OI 70216060 | 69210035 en_GB | Rev__ | 2024-03...
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