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- Page 1 QUALIDISC PRO T User manual Translation of the original document Issue 08/2019 Printing 01.2020 Language EN - NA From serial No. RFDHCxx009761 Execution Trailed - folding Reference. A135116640...
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Page 2: Machine Identification
Copyright and usage rights are held by the Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson SAS, France. Copying, transfer to other media, translation or even partial use of this text are unlawful without written authorisation from Kverneland. All rights reserved. The content of these operating... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ..........device Who should read this user’s manual? Machine equipped with a parallel lifting device Meaning of symbols Carriage suspension Safety ............For your safety Adjustments ..........Working depth The Danger, WARNING and CAUTION safety stickers of the machine Safety rules... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Who should read this This user’s manual is aimed at farmers and individuals trained and Introduction certified in activities in the field of agriculture who have received user’s manual? training in use of this machine. Safety note for the user Familiarize yourself with the contents of this user’s manual before starting to apply it or climbing on the machine. -
Page 5: For Your Safety
Safety For your safety This section contains general safety information. The various chapters Safety in this user’s manual include specific safety instructions. Be sure to comply with all safety guidelines • in the interest of your own safety, • in the interest of the safety of others, •... -
Page 6: The Danger, Warning And Caution Safety Stickers
Safety Note for the manager: As required by law, you should regularly inform those working on the machine of the existence of safety instructions. SAFETY PRIORITY The “Safety priority” symbol is used in this manual and on the pictograms placed on the machine in order to warn the user of the presence of a risk of bodily injury. - Page 7 Safety Safety pictograms on the machine...
- Page 8 Safety...
- Page 9 Safety Meaning of safety symbols DANGER: Pivoting or folding moving parts may cause serious injuries or death. Stand away from the range of movement of all pivoting parts. DANGER: Rotating parts can cause serious injuries or death. Stand away from the range of movement of all rotating parts. DANGER: Dangerous zone Risk of cuts/feet getting tangled in the rotating parts.
- Page 10 Safety DANGER Risk of cuts / crushing Freely-rotating rollers Before beginning adjustments, ensure that the rollers have been immobilized. In order to avoid all serious or fatal injuries: keep your legs and hands outside the roller rotation zone. DANGER Risk of falling Risk of falling to the ground or onto cutting or blunt-edged parts of the machine while it is operating.
- Page 11 Safety Signaling systems for North Signaling systems, panels and stickers are installed on the machine in order to ensure complete road safety. The signaling systems must America always be functional. Under no circumstances are you to remove the panels and stickers, but instead you must replace them if they are missing or illegible.
- Page 12 Safety Rear view Marking Dimensions 2.75m (9’) Max. 150 mm (approx. 6”) 4.00m (13’1) 3.00m (9’10) The working depth of rollers must be set at its maximum level.
- Page 13 Safety Rear view - Fitted hopper Marking Dimensions 2.75m (9’) Max. 150 mm (approx. 6”) 4.00m (13’1) 3.00m (9’10) The working depth of rollers must be set at its maximum level.
- Page 14 Safety Panels In some states of the United States and some Canadian provinces, additional signaling is mandatory for road transport: Slow vehicle indicator This triangle-shaped panel is placed so as to always remain visible in back of the machine while in the transport position. This signaling device is necessary: •...
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Page 15: Safety Rules
Safety Safety rules General recommen- Before starting up, check that the machine is not endangering any persons and that the protection and safety devices (e.g. guards, dations hoods, warning labels, etc.) are in place and functional. Before you start work, familiarize yourself with all the equipment, controls and functions on your machine. - Page 16 Safety Hitching DANGER Never stand between the machine and the tractor during maneuvers. No one should stand between the tractor and the machine when maneuvering the tractor or during lifting operations. This could cause serious injury or even death. Follow instructions for hitching to the letter: •...
- Page 17 Safety Transport IMPORTANT Machine movement On a curved road section, beware of machine movements as well as a shifting of the load. Adjust your forward speed accordingly. Regulations • Respect the driving code at all times when on the road on the road network.
- Page 18 Safety DANGER Avoid all contact of the machine with electrical voltage lines. Any contact with electrical voltage lines can cause serious or even fatal injuries. Take all necessary precautions in order to avoid any contact while handling the machine adjacent to electrical voltage lines. WARNING Be mindful of the return to the initial position ...
- Page 19 Safety Safety for children WARNING Do not assume that children will remain calmly in place where you last saw them. Remain vigilant and turn off the motor if children are present in your work space. Never let children play on the machine or use it. IMPORTANT Adapt your speed when the ground is sloped.
- Page 20 Safety Maintenance DANGER Apply the brakes or immobilization system prior to any actions taken on the tractor-tool assembly. Be sure to always apply the brakes or the vehicle immobilization system prior to any action taken on the tractor-tool assembly. Failing to do so may cause serious or even fatal injuries. WARNING Beware of sharp edges and corners.
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Page 21: Hydraulic Installation
Safety Unhitching WARNING Never stand between the tractor and the machine during unhitching. Before unhitching the machine, be sure that no one is positioned between the machine and the tractor. Individuals may get pinned between the tractor and machine, thereby leading to serious or even fatal injuries. -
Page 22: Presentation Of The Machine
Presentation of the machine Range of This machine is considered to be interchangeable equipment within Presentation of the machine the meaning of European directive 2006/42/EC and is considered to application agricultural equipment within meaning directive ASABE S390. This chapter contains general information about your machine as well as information concerning the following points: •... -
Page 23: General Description
Presentation of the machine General Description Reference Designation Adjusting the disc overlap Adjusting the working depth of the machine Roller arm Roller Rear lighting Transportation wheel Carriage Comb harrow Deflector Row of discs Lifting bar Drawbar Hitching Front lighting Control wheel... -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Presentation of the machine Technical specifications Working width 4 m (13’1”) 5 m (16’5”) 6 m (19’8”) 7 m (22’11”) Overall length without hopper 7 m (22’) Overall length with hopper 8.3 m (27’) Transport width 2.75 m (9’) 3.5 m 4.5 m Maximum height (11’6”) -
Page 25: Standard Equipment
Presentation of the machine Standard equipment Roller arm with hydraulic depth control • Movement by hydraulic jack. • Adjusts the working depth of the machine using plastic chocks. • Transfers the load to the rear of the machine for improved penetration. -
Page 26: Roller Variants
Presentation of the machine Roller variants Cage roller diameter 550 mm [+] ( (21 1/2” • Compaction of light to medium soils. Actipack roller diameter 560 mm [+] (21 ”) • Compaction and crumbing of all types of soil. • This roller is also suitable for clay and sticky soils. -
Page 27: Equipment Variants
Presentation of the machine Equipment variants Tractor drawbar • Hitching bar category III or IV. • Fixed ring (treated steel). Machine lifting • Parallel lift. • Without parallel lift (requires a coupling bar). - Page 28 Presentation of the machine Transportation wheel • Wheel 400/60 -15.5. • Wheel 480/45 - 17. • Wheel 520/50 - 17. Axle type • Without brakes. • Hydraulic braking. • Pneumatic braking.
- Page 29 Presentation of the machine Other optional equipment [+] • Drawbar extension. • Wheel chock. Seeder for vegetation cover • Setting up of vegetational cover. • Broadcast seeding. For more information on safety conditions, assembly, use and maintenance of the seeder, please refer to its user manual. Unit counter [+] •...
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Page 30: Safety
Safety Unhitching Safety DANGER High risk of injury when uncoupling the machine. To prevent any danger: Immobilize the tractor. Never position yourself between the tractor and the machine during uncoupling. Operate the tractor hydraulic lift slowly and carefully. ... -
Page 31: Receipt And Assembly
Receipt and assembly Inspection on The machine may be delivered partly disassembled. Receipt and assembly receipt WARNING Where a machine is partly disassembled, follow the assembly instructions. If the machine is delivered partially assembled, carefully follow the instructions given in the assembly booklet to avoid serious injury. Anchor point Anchor point for tying the machine down completely safely. -
Page 32: Repositioning Of The Disc Row Extensions
Receipt and assembly Repositioning of the disc row extensions Only on 6M00 (19’8”) and 7M00 (22’11”) machines. The extensions are stacked on top of one another for packaging in the truck. Unpack the stacked extensions. Assemble the extensions on either side of the machine using the corresponding eight M16 screws. -
Page 33: Repositioning The Rollers
Receipt and assembly Repositioning the rollers 20 mm - 1” Attachment by bracket or by clamp Valid for both attachment modes: For the tightening torques, refer to section "Standard tightening torques" to page 69 Symmetrically present the roller(s) at the rear of the machine. ... -
Page 34: Hitching
Hitching Hitching DANGER Never stand between the tractor and the machine when coupling. It is extremely dangerous to stand between the machine and the tractor when coupling, you could be crushed. This could cause serious injury or even death. Comply fully with safety instructions. By complying with the instructions you will be able to use your machine under optimum safety conditions. -
Page 35: Electrical Connections
Lighting Electrical Lighting connections CAUTION Check the electrical cables Check the electrical cables regularly. They must not rub on any part of the machine or hang in space. Replace any torn or damaged electrical cables, they could damage the machine. Lighting for North The machine is fitted with lighting equipment for travel on roads. - Page 36 Lighting Lighting operation for North America CAUTION Check the electrical cables Check the electrical cables regularly. They must not rub on any part of the machine or hang in space. Replace any torn or damaged electrical cables, they could damage the machine.
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Page 37: Braking System
Braking system The machine may be equipped with a compressed air or hydraulic Braking system braking system. Hydraulic braking systems are not permitted in all countries. The two braking systems are equipped with a hand brake. Safety DANGER Use tractors of a suitable capacity The tractor must be able to brake the unbraked machine at any moment. -
Page 38: Manual Braking System
Braking system Manual braking system The brake may be applied by hand. • Apply the brake: pull the lever, let it engage. • Release the brake: push the lever forward to unlock the system, pull the lever gently, ... -
Page 39: Hydraulic Braking System
Braking system Hydraulic braking system DANGER Hydraulic braking The machine must be hitched to a tractor with a suitable braking system. Serious accidents may ensue if the tractor cannot brake the machine. Safety rope Driving on the road without a safety rope is prohibited. Serious or fatal injury could occur if the machine comes adrift from the tractor. -
Page 40: Compressed Air Braking System
Braking system Compressed air braking system DANGER Compressed air braking The machine must be hitched to a tractor with a suitable compressed air braking system. Serious accidents may ensue if the tractor cannot brake the machine. The machine's compressed air braking system is equipped with two lines. -
Page 41: Transport
Transport Safety Transport WARNING Read the safety instructions carefully before transport Before traveling on roads with the machine, please read the following safety instructions carefully. Compliance with these instructions is essential and helps avoid accidents. Before driving on public roads WARNING Respect of applicable regulations concerning transport on public roads... -
Page 42: Put The Machine In Transport Position
Transport Put the machine in transport position. Adjust the adjustment ring C so that the chassis is horizontal in the transport position. Raise the machine. Place the second spindle D in the corresponding hole. Raise the machine fully. ... - Page 43 Transport Respect the machine All tipping elements on the machine must be folded or blocked. width On trailed machines, to ensure that the width of your machine does not exceed 2.55 m, set the working depth to maximum. Non-parallel lifting machine WARNING Risk of collision...
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Page 44: Switching On
Switching on Switching on WARNING Comply fully with safety instructions. Remain at a safe distance from the machine during handling to reduce the risk of crushing and entrapment. Exercise precaution when returning to the initial position arms with locked discs to the initial position. Any disc arms that are abnormally blocked in the raised position may suddenly return to their position and are therefore a source of serious danger. - Page 45 Switching on Without depth control wheels Place the the adjustment pin A in one of the holes of the adjustment ring B so that the ring touches the drawbar. Work under harsh After the machine is transported by road, reconnect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor using the colour code: conditions •...
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Page 46: Machine Equipped With A Parallel Lifting Device
Switching on Machine equipped with a parallel lifting device Put the adjustment spindle in the second or third hole from the bottom of the adjustment ring: • so as to allow the drawbar to float when working, • allow the drawbar to come into contact with the adjustment ring when lifting the machine at the bottom of the field with enough ground clearance. -
Page 47: Adjustments
Adjustments Adjustments DANGER Respect of safety instructions Failure to respect the safety instructions may cause serious injury or even death. Refer to Chapter Sécurité, page 5. WARNING Keep at a safe distance when changing the settings. Always keep a safe distance from the machine when adjusting settings. -
Page 48: Working Depth Of The Machine
Adjustments Working depth Before any work in field, adjust all the different items of the machine The working depth of the machine is adjusted in two stages: of the machine • Adjusting the working depth of the rollers. • Adjusting the depth of the front control wheels, if the machine has any. - Page 49 Adjustments Machines equipped Principle The hydraulic jacks are used to move the roller(s) and to transfer load with control wheels to the rear of the machine. The working depth is adjusted using plastic chocks. Depending on the number of chocks inserted, the jacks rest on the chocks and adjust the working depth of the machine.
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Page 50: Overlapping Of Discs
Adjustments Overlapping of discs The new machine is adjusted so that the entire surface of the soil is cut and mixed across the complete width. This ideal overlapping can be preserved, even when the discs are worn and under difficult conditions. -
Page 51: Adjustment Of Accessories
Adjustments Adjustment of accessories Lateral deflectors Horizontal adjustment of the deflector Remove the pin locking the spindle A. Remove the spindle A. Slide the deflector assembly on the tube to adjust the distance between the outer disc and the metal panel according to the path of the flow of soil. - Page 52 Adjustments Adjusting the height of the metal panel Loosen the 2 nuts E. Remove the 2 screws. Raise or lower the deflector panel. Bring the holes present on the metal panel in line with those on the deflector rods.
- Page 53 Adjustments Clod board Adjust the initial working Depending on the required working height, the bearing can be height adjusted with respect to the clod board support. • Top and middle screw holes: highest working height. • Bottom and middle screw holes: lowest working height. ...
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Page 54: Rollers
Adjustments Rollers Actipack and Actiring DANGER No one should stand close to the tractor’s controls while the rollers are being adjusted. Rear manifold Disc roller Active knife skids Introduction Use this configuration if you want: • A levelled, fine tilth finish. •... - Page 55 Adjustments Passive knife skids Introduction Use this configuration if: • You want a coarser level and surface finish in order to avoid any risk of surface breakdown. • You are working in the autumn and you want to sow in the spring. •...
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Page 56: Actiflex Roller
Adjustments Actiflex roller CAUTION No reverse gear with the roller in contact with the soil. Do not reverse while the roller is in contact with the ground. This could damage the blades, as there is no safety mechanism. Configuration with the levelling blades Use this configuration if you want: •... - Page 57 Adjustments Kilometre counter The kilometre counter measures the distance worked by the machine. To calculate the surface area worked in hectares: Number in black on the counter X Coefficient determined according to the working width and diameter of the discs Worn discs may alter the values obtained.
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Page 58: Unhitching
Unhitching Unhitching DANGER Respect of safety instructions Failure to respect the safety instructions may cause serious injury or even death. Refer to Chapter Sécurité, page 5. WARNING There is a serious risk of injury when unhitching the machine. To prevent any danger: ... -
Page 59: Machine Folded
Unhitching Machine folded DANGER No one should stand close to the tractor’s controls during unhitching. In order to save space, you may prefer to store the machine with the chassis folded using the set of storage struts. In this case: ... -
Page 60: Cleaning, Maintenance And Storage
Cleaning, maintenance and storage Cleaning Cleaning, maintenance and storage CAUTION Do not clean using a rotating nozzle Never use a high pressure cleaner with a rotating nozzle to clean your machine. This could damage the machine. The equipment may be cleaned using a high pressure cleaner. ... -
Page 61: Maintenance
Maintenance For your safety Maintenance Special safety instructions DANGER Conditions necessary for maintenance work. Carry out maintenance work only if you have the necessary knowledge and tools at your disposal. A lack of knowledge or inappropriate tools may lead to accidents. Prevent any unintentional movement ... - Page 62 Maintenance Protection measures Additives mixed with oils and lubricants can be harmful to your health. when handling oils Since regulations do not require manufacturers to identify these and lubricants hazards, it is essential that you follow the advice below: DANGER Avoid contact with the skin Avoid all skin contact with these products.
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Page 63: General
Maintenance General These notes refer to routine maintenance work. For any maintenance work, the machine must be configured and locked in its working position. If the transport position is required for any maintenance work, refer to the maintenance instructions and read the relevant information. -
Page 64: Greasing
Maintenance Greasing DANGER Greasing operations The machine must be in the park position with the tines on the ground to avoid any risk of crushing. The pictogram opposite appears next to the greasing points A on the machine to enable you to locate the machine's greasing points quickly. Frequency Image Part... - Page 65 Maintenance Frequency Image Part Every Every 40 Every hours year Depth control wheel hubs Linkage Drawbar and folding sides Carrier...
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Page 66: Wear Rings
Maintenance Frequency Image Part Every Every 40 Every hours year Carrier jacks Carrier wheels Wear rings CAUTION The wear rings must be changed when they stop protecting the different parts of the machine. If used wear rings are not replaced, damaged machine parts will not be covered by the warranty. - Page 67 Maintenance Location of the wear rings on the machine Chassis Hitching bar...
- Page 68 Maintenance Front wheels...
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Page 69: Checks
Maintenance Checks Screwed assemblies Check regularly that the wheel nuts are tight and check the hub clearance adjustment. All the bolts must be tightened: • After the initial period of use • According to the frequency of use • In any event, at least once a season Standard tightening Unless otherwise stated, every screwed assembly must be tightened according to the table. - Page 70 Maintenance Fasteners CAUTION Use only the screws supplied The securing screws supplied are special screws for specific requirements. Commercially available screws will not stand up to the stresses on the machine. If you use inappropriate screws or if you do not tighten them to the recommended torque, the machine could be damaged.
- Page 71 Maintenance Replacing the disc CAUTION Use the original repair kit Always use the original repair kit containing the hub, the nut and the lock washers. When removing the disc hub: Loosen the nut A. Remove the lock washer - B. ...
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Page 72: Wear Of The Knife Skids On Actipack And Actiring
Maintenance Wear of Clod board The coulters of your Clod board must be replaced when they are too worn. coulters Loosen the 2 nuts. Remove the 2 screws. Replace the coulter. Replace the screws. Put back and tighten the nuts. Wear of the ... -
Page 73: Wear Of The Levelling Blades On Actiflex
Maintenance Wear of the levelling blades on Actiflex Levelling blade Coulter wear zone Check that the screws are still tight after several hours of use. Regularly check the wear on the levelling blade coulters. Replace them before wear can cause the part to be lost during operation. -
Page 74: Replacement Of The Hydraulic System Parts
Maintenance Replacement of the hydraulic system parts DANGER Work on the hydraulic system must only be carried out by a trained and authorized technician. DANGER The hydraulic system is pressurized. Before any intervention on the hydraulic system: Lock the folding extension and all the hydraulically controlled accessories in rest position. -
Page 75: Hydraulic Diagram
Hydraulic diagram Hydraulic diagram Lifting (*): Accumulator Parallel lift (*): Accumulator... - Page 76 Hydraulic diagram Folding...
- Page 77 Hydraulic diagram Depth control...
- Page 78 Hydraulic diagram Depth control with front wheels...
- Page 79 Hydraulic diagram Clod board Angular adjustment of the levelling blades:...
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Page 80: Warranty
Warranty On delivery of the tool, check that all accessories are present and that Warranty no damage has occurred during transport. Any claims must be made to us in writing within six (6) days. The warranty will apply only if the conditions appearing on the delivery contract have been met by the buyer. -
Page 81: Scrapping The Machine
Scrapping the machine At the end of the machine's life, it must be scrapped in accordance Scrapping the machine with environmental rules. Follow the appropriate instructions when disposing of the machine. CAUTION Do not spread on the ground or pour into the sewers used grease or other substances such as motor oil, hydraulic oil, coolant fluid, brake fluid, fuel, etc. -
Page 82: Index
Index Index Cleaning Technical specifications Combs Tightening torques Compressed air Tines Compressed air braking system Transport Tyres Description of groups User safety Fasteners Warranty Wheels with rubber tires Working depth Greasing Hydraulic fluid Hydraulic hose Lubricants Maintenance Manager Manual braking Metal parts Oils Pictograms...
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