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LEMKEN Zirkon 10 K Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Power harrows
Zirkon 10 K
- EN -
Item no. 175_3766
4/01.14
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Straße 5, 46519 Alpen / Germany
Telephone +49 28 02 81 0, Fax +49 28 02 81 220
lemken@lemken.com, www.LEMKEN.com

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Power harrows Zirkon 10 K - EN - Item no. 175_3766 4/01.14 LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG Weseler Straße 5, 46519 Alpen / Germany Telephone +49 28 02 81 0, Fax +49 28 02 81 220 lemken@lemken.com, www.LEMKEN.com...
  • Page 3 However, this brief instruction is not a substitute for thorough study of the operating instructions. These operating instructions will help to familiarise you with the LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG device and the options available for using it.
  • Page 4 Remember that you should only use genuine LEMKEN spare parts. Reproduction parts have a negative influence on the function of the device, have a shorter ser- vice life and present risks and hazards that cannot be estimated by LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG. They also increase the maintenance costs.
  • Page 5 Contents CONTENTS Contents ........................... 3   General information ....................9     Liability ........................... 9     Guarantee ........................9     Copyright ........................10       Optional accessories ....................10   Symbols used in the Operating Instructions ............11  ...
  • Page 6 Contents Operation on public highways ................... 22     3.9.1 Lighting system and identification ................22     3.9.2 Requirements of the tractor ..................22     3.9.3 Axle loads ........................23     3.9.4 Check before departure ..................... 28  ...
  • Page 7 Contents Rear levelling beam ..................... 40       Wheelmark eradicators ....................40   Scrapers ........................40     Preparation of the Tractor ..................41     Tyres ..........................41     Lift Rods ........................41       Check chains/stabilisers on the three-point linkage ..........41  ...
  • Page 8 Contents 10.2 Manual gearbox ......................59     10.2.1 General........................59     10.2.2 Rotor speeds ......................60     10.3   Working depth ......................62   10.4 Knife tines with quick-coupling system ..............63     10.5   Change in the direction of rotation of the rotors ............65  ...
  • Page 9 Contents Mounting a LEMKEN seed drill ................83     12.1   Coupling elementsfor mounting a Solitair seed drill ..........83   Hydraulic three point linkage ................. 84     13.1 Adaptation of hydraulic three point linkage .............. 84  ...
  • Page 10 Contents 15.5 Oil changing ......................... 96     15.5.1 Lubricants for the manual gearbox and lateral right angle drives ......97     15.6 Gear trough ........................98     15.7   Fans ..........................99   15.8 Lubrication ......................... 100  ...
  • Page 11 Co. KG, in particular Section IX, shall apply. Liability. In line with the dimensions cited in these conditions the LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG shall not be held liable for any personal or material damage, when such damage is caused by one or more of the following reasons: ...
  • Page 12 Infringements will result in a claim for damages. Optional accessories LEMKEN implements may be equipped with various accessories. The operating instructions below describe both series components and optional accessories. Please note: These accessories will vary depending on the type of equipment.
  • Page 13 Symbols used in the Operating Instructions SYMBOLS USED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hazard classes The following symbols are used in the Operating Instructions for particularly im- portant information: DANGER Denotes an imminent hazard with high risk, which will result in death or severe physical injury, if not avoided.
  • Page 14 Symbols used in the Operating Instructions Indication of passages The following symbols are used for particular passages in the operating instruc- tions:  Indicates work steps  Indicates enumerations...
  • Page 15 Safety measures and precautions SAFETY MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS General safety instructions for the operator are specified in the chapter entitled «Safety measures and precautions». At the start of some main chapters the safety instructions, which refer to all work to be carried out in this chapter, are listed to- gether.
  • Page 16 Safety measures and precautions Safety features of the device To protect the operator and the device, the device is equipped with special safety features in accordance with country specific requirements.  Always keep all safety devices in working order. Safety and warning signs 3.4.1 General information The implement features all equipment which ensures safe operation.
  • Page 17 Safety measures and precautions Before carrying out maintenance or repair work, switch off the engine and remove key. Do not remain in the operating and swivel area of the implement. Danger of crushing. Danger through moving machine parts. The power takeoff shaft drive-through runs to the right.
  • Page 18 Safety measures and precautions Keep out of the folding area of the device. Do not touch any moving machine parts. Wait until they have come to a standstill. Hot surfaces The front axle of the tractor must always be loaded with at least 20% of the trac- tor's curb weight.
  • Page 19 Safety measures and precautions 3.4.3 Meaning of other symbols. Load-securing points 3.4.4 Position of safety and warning signs...
  • Page 20 Safety measures and precautions Special safety instructions Risk of injury due to non-observance of the currently valid occupational safety guidelines If the currently valid occupational safety guidelines are bypassed WARNING or safety equipment is rendered unusable when handling the de- vice, there is a risk of injury.
  • Page 21 Safety measures and precautions Risk of injury on parked implement WARNING The implement is not a toy! Climbing onto the parked implement can result in severe injuries, e.g. due to slipping or tripping. Do not climb onto the parked implement. Danger areas Moving danger area WARNING...
  • Page 22 Safety measures and precautions 3.6.2 Danger area when folding in and out Residual risks Residual risks are particular hazards which occur when handling the device and which cannot be eliminated despite a design in accordance with safety require- ments. Residual risks are not usually obvious and may be the source of a potential injury or health hazard.
  • Page 23 Safety measures and precautions 3.7.2 Hazard caused by hydraulic systems There is a risk of injury to body parts, in particular the face, eyes and unprotected areas of skin, caused by burns and contamination with hydraulic fluid  due to hot/pressurised hydraulic fluid spraying out of leaking joints or lines, ...
  • Page 24 Safety measures and precautions Operation on public highways 3.9.1 Lighting system and identification A proper lighting system, identification and equipment must be on the device if it is to be transported on public roads. Further information can be requested from the appropriate authorities.
  • Page 25 Safety measures and precautions 3.9.3 Axle loads Implements mounted to the front and rear three-point linkage must not result in the following being exceeded:  permissible gross weight of tractor,  permissible axle loads of tractor,  the tractor's tyre load-carrying capacities. The tractor's front axle must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the tractor's curb weight.
  • Page 26 Safety measures and precautions Data from tractor operating instructions  Take the following data from your tractor's operating instructions: Abbreviation Data Tractor kerb weight (kg) _______ kg Front axle load (kg) of empty tractor _______ kg Rear axle load (kg) of empty tractor _______ kg Data from implement operating instructions ...
  • Page 27 Safety measures and precautions Data to be determined through remeasuring are  Determine the following data through remeasuring: Abbreviation Data Distance (m) between centre of gravity for front _______ m mounting implement or front weight and centre of front axle Tractor wheelbase (m) _______ m Distance (m) between centre of rear axle and centre...
  • Page 28 Safety measures and precautions Calculation of minimum ballasting value at front G for rear mounting V min implement x (c + d) – T x b + (0.2 x T x b) V min a + b  Enter the calculated minimum ballasting value, as required at the front of the tractor, into the table.
  • Page 29 Safety measures and precautions Calculation of actual rear axle load T H tat H tat V tat  Enter the value for the calculated actual rear axle load and the permissible rear axle load as given in the tractor's operating instructions into the table. Tyre load-carrying capacity ...
  • Page 30 Safety measures and precautions 3.9.4 Check before departure  Before driving with the implement raised, lock the control lever of the control unit; otherwise it may drop and the implement may be unintentionally lowered.  Mount and check the transport equipment such as the lighting system, warning signs and protective devices.
  • Page 31 Safety measures and precautions 3.10 Obligation of the operator  Before switching on the device, read the operating instructions.  Follow the safety instructions!  Wear appropriate protective clothing when carrying out any work on the device. Protective clothing must be tight-fitting! ...
  • Page 32 Safety measures and precautions 3.11 Operating the device safely 3.11.1 General information  Before starting work, familiarise yourself with all equipment and actuating ele- ments as well as their functions.  Do not operate the device until all protective devices have been attached and are in the safety position.
  • Page 33 Safety measures and precautions In the wider operating range of the device there is a risk of injury, e.g. from ejected stones.  Before actuating hydraulic equipment (such as flap devices), ensure that there is nobody in the flap area. Risk crushing and/or shearing by remote power op- erated parts.
  • Page 34 Safety measures and precautions 3.11.3 Hydraulic system  The hydraulic system is under high pressure.  When connecting hydraulic cylinders and motors, ensure that the specified hy- draulic hose connection is used.  When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulics, make sure that the hydraulic system is depressurised on both the tractor and the implement.
  • Page 35 Safety measures and precautions  Attach the chains to secure the cardan shaft guard against rotation.  Before switching on the power take-off, ensure that the power take-off speed selected for the tractor is in line with the permitted speed for the implement. ...
  • Page 36 Handing over the device HANDING OVER THE DEVICE  As soon as the device is delivered, ensure that it corresponds with the order package.  Also check the type and completeness of any supplied accessories. When the device is handed over, your dealer will explain how it works. ...
  • Page 37 Layout and description LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION Overview 1 Tines 8 Three-point linkage 2 Headstock 9 Roller 3 Gearbox 10 Levelling bar 4 Side shields Feed discs 5 Lateral angular gearbox 12 Track marker 6 Manual gearbox 13 Wheelmark eradicator 7 Rear PTO 14 Lighting equipment (not shown)
  • Page 38 Layout and description Description 5.2.1 Three-point tower The three-point tower with top link pin and drawbar D68 complies with ISO 730. Drawbar L3/Z3 complies with category 3. Drawbar L3/Z4 complies with category 4N. The top link pin complies with category 3. 5.2.2 Tines The specially hardened tines are bolted onto the rotors in the "towing"...
  • Page 39 Layout and description 5.2.6 Power takeoff shaft drive-through The rotational speed and direction of rota- tion for the power takeoff shaft drive- though (1) corresponds to the rotational speed and direction of rotation for the trac- tor power takeoff shaft. The 1 3/4“ 6-part drive-through serves, e.g.
  • Page 40 Layout and description 5.2.9 Levelling beam The levelling beam ensures that the ground is evenly levelled. The levelling beam can be attached either in front of the knife tines or between the tines and the trailing roller. 5.2.10 Feed disc The feed disc (1) prevents ridge formation and allows the next pass to be lined up ac- curately.
  • Page 41 First use FIRST USE CAUTION Always wear safety shoes when performing any adjusting work. Before work starts, all safety devices must be checked to make sure that they are working properly and then used or operated in accordance with these operating instructions.
  • Page 42 First use Rear levelling beam Before adjusting the levelling beam, always move the side blades into the working position. The rear levelling beam (4) must be adjusted so that it is approx. 2 cm above the ground. It must be positioned even higher if too much soil is banked up. Wheelmark eradicators The Wheelmark eradicators (4) must be adjusted so that they are located approx.
  • Page 43 Preparation of the Tractor PREPARATION OF THE TRACTOR Tyres The pressure - especially in the rear tractor tyres - must be equal. In heavy condi- tions it may be necessary to add wheel weights and/or water ballast. (See manu- facturer’s instructions). Lift Rods Adjust lift rods to equal length.
  • Page 44 Preparation of the Tractor Required power sources Damage to electrical components The tolerance range for the power supply is between 10 V and 15 CAUTION V. Overvoltage and undervoltage will result in malfunctions and under certain circumstances may destroy electrical or electronic components.
  • Page 45 Preparation of the Tractor Three-point linkage Danger to life if three-point linkage category is too small If a drawbar or a top link pin is used with a category that is too small, these components may be overloaded and break. As a re- sult, the implement may fall down and injure or kill people in the DANGER immediate vicinity.
  • Page 46 Preparation of the Tractor Hydraulic system 7.8.1 Transport Lowering the three-point linkage CAUTION The device may be damaged if the three-point linkage of the trac- tor is lowered due to an incorrect setting or operation.  For transport always switch the hydraulic system of the tractor to "position control".
  • Page 47 Attaching and detaching the implement ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE IMPLEMENT Before attaching and detaching the implement you must: DANGER  Switch off the PTO and tractor engine.  Apply the handbrake.  Remove the ignition key. Coupling Risk of injury when coupling the device WARNING There is a risk of body parts being crushed between the tractor and device...
  • Page 48 Attaching and detaching the implement Risk of injury from unsecured top link pin If the top link pin is not secured, it may slip out or get lost. CAUTION  As a result, the device may fall down or be damaged. ...
  • Page 49 Attaching and detaching the implement  Remove the cardan shaft from its fas- tening (2).  Connect the cardan shaft to the tractor's power takeoff shaft.  Use a chain (4) to ensure that the car- dan shaft protection (3) does not rotate tool.
  • Page 50 Attaching and detaching the implement Uncoupling The circular spike harrow must always be parked on solid and level ground. In combination with a hydraulic three-point linkage and mounted seed drill the hy- draulic three-point linkage with the seed drill must be fully lowered before disman- tling the circular spike harrow.
  • Page 51 Operation OPERATION Turning at the headland DANGER Risk of damage to components If the implement is not fully raised, there is a danger that compo- nents may be damaged during an improper turn at the headland. Before turning at the headland the implement must be completely raised before turning-in to avoid any damage to the implement.
  • Page 52 Operation Power take-off The tractor's power take-off may not be switched on until the power harrow has been lowered until it is only a few centime- tres above the ground and the side blades (1) prevent any penetration into the rotat- ing tools.
  • Page 53 Operation  Raise the implement all the way.  Retract the side sections to the end posi- tion by moving the tractor's control unit to the "Retract position" = 1st pressure position.  Pull the traction cables (1) at the same time.
  • Page 54 Operation 9.3.2 Extending  The implement must only be extended when parked.  Before extending the implement on the field, the rear lighting system with warning signs must be removed.  Pull the traction cables (1) of the hydrau- lic extension lock to open the valves (2). ...
  • Page 55 Adjustments ADJUSTMENTS Risk of accident when making adjustments When making any adjustments to the device, there are risks of crushing, cutting, clamping and striking your hands, feet and body on heavy and occasionally compressed and/or sharp-edged parts.  Always park implement on the ground. DANGER ...
  • Page 56 Adjustments 10.1 Cardan shaft 10.1.1 General information The Zirkon circular spike harrows are equipped with a cardan shaft with cam shift- ing clutch as an overload safeguard. Care must be taken to ensure that the car- dan shaft protection (3) is secured against also rotating by hooking-in the chains (4).
  • Page 57 Adjustments If the cardan shaft (5) does not meet the requirements listed here, then for a car- dan shaft (5) that is too long: 1. The distance of the circular spike harrow to the tractor must be increased or 2. The cardan shaft must be professionally shortened. If, by contrast, the cardan shaft is too short, then the distance of the circular spike harrow to the tractor must be reduced or a longer cardan shaft of the same make installed.
  • Page 58 Adjustments 10.1.2 Changing the distance between the implement and the tractor Before changing the distance between the implement and the DANGER tractor, you must perform the following steps:  Switch off the power take-off and tractor engine.  Apply the handbrake. ...
  • Page 59 Adjustments 10.1.3 Shortening the cardan shaft  Pull the two cardan shaft halves apart.  Hold the two cardan shaft halves against one another with the shortest possible gap between the tractor and the imple- ment.  On the outer protective tube, mark the length you need to cut off.
  • Page 60 Adjustments  Append the operating instructions that came with the cardan shaft to these op- erating instructions.  Read the operating instructions for the cardan shaft before using it for the first time.  To prevent rotation, ensure that the cardan shaft guard is secured by attaching the chains to a fixed point.
  • Page 61 Adjustments 10.2 Manual gearbox 10.2.1 General The required working effect is also dependent on working speed and rotor speed. As low a speed as possible should be selected at which an excellent working re- sult can be achieved. Too high rotor speeds cause unnecessarily high wear on the tines and higher fuel consumption.
  • Page 62 Adjustments DANGER After switching off the power takeoff shaft the flywheel still runs and it presents a danger.  Do not get too close to the implement during this period. 10.2.2 Rotor speeds The following rotor speeds are available, depending on PTO speed: Option 1 Option 2 If the overload clutch on the cardan shaft is activated too frequent-...
  • Page 63 Adjustments The recommended operating speed for different rotor speeds should be taken from the diagram below. Recommended working speed depending on rotor speed Rotor speed per minute The rotor speed can be changed using the shifting lever. The 1000 rpm power take-off speed should always be selected. If a power take-off speed of 540 rpm or 750 rpm is used, then the input torque increases by 85 % or by 33 % and it does so at the same power transfer.
  • Page 64 Adjustments 10.3 Working depth The power harrow's working depth is geared towards the required working effect. Generally, the power harrow should be operated as flat as possible.  Raise the power harrow.  Pull the spring pin (2) out.  Move the adjusting rod to set the work- ing depth (3).
  • Page 65 Adjustments 10.4 Knife tines with quick-coupling system When the bar (2) is unlocked, it is easy to change the tines (1) manually as fol- lows; CAUTION The safety stirrup is under enormous spring tension. It may only be lifted back with a suitable tool such as a screwdriver. ...
  • Page 66 Adjustments New knife tines with quick-coupling system are mounted in the reverse order to the order described above. They are inserted into the tine carrier (4) and then pushed inwards.  Secure tines with the bar (2).  The bar (2) is locked by lifting back the safety stirrup (3).
  • Page 67 Adjustments 10.5 Change in the direction of rotation of the rotors The direction of rotation may only be changed when the tractor's power take-off is switched off and the tractor engine at a standstill. The direction of rotation of the rotors with quick-change tines can be changed by moving the gearbox to the side (1).
  • Page 68 Adjustments 240 Nm.  Then fit the protective caps (3). CAUTION  Only switch on the tractor's power take-off if the centring nuts are tight (4). In the standard configuration, the tines are mounted in the drag position: the outer rotors rotate forwards and inwards. This guar- antees clean engagement.
  • Page 69 Adjustments 10.6 Side blade  Move the side blade into the working position before working with it. The height of the spring-mounted side blades (2) is to be adjusted such that they cover the rotating tools completely. When worn they must be lowered accordingly. Once they have been lowered, tighten the bolts (3) again.
  • Page 70 Adjustments 10.8 Wheelmark eradicator Wheelmark eradicators (1) can be mounted on the carrier (2). The wheelmark eradicators can be relocated at the side and their depth adjusted. 10.8.1 Relocation at the side Adjust the wheelmark eradicator (1) to the bout of the tractor as follows: ...
  • Page 71 Adjustments 10.8.2 Adjusting the working depth The wheelmark eradicators are set to ap- prox. 5 cm deeper than the bout of the tractor. Adjust the working depth of the wheelmark eradicator as follows:  Raise the implement to relieve the load- ing on the wheelmark eradicator (1).
  • Page 72 Adjustments 10.9 Feed discs The feed discs (1) prevent damming, facilitating precision during the next run.  Mount the feed disc (1) console (2) on the outside of the bracket (3). 10.9.1 Relocation at the side  On the bracket (3), move the feed disc (1) to the required working width.
  • Page 73 Adjustments 10.10 Protective equipment To ensure safe operation, the protective equipment must always remain on the implement. with levelling beam (1) and roller (2) without levelling beam  Mount the additional protective tube (3).
  • Page 74 Adjustments 10.11 Power takeoff shaft drive-through The rotational speed and direction of rota- tion for the power takeoff shaft drive- though (1) corresponds to the rotational speed and direction of rotation for the trac- tor power takeoff shaft. The 1 3/4“ 6-part drive-through serves, e.g.
  • Page 75 Adjustments 10.12 Stop screws Use the stop screws (1) to adjust the base frame and the retracted implement so that the side sections are vertical when in transport position and do not bump against the seed drill when it is attached. In this way the maximum permitted transport width of 300 cm will not be exceed- ...
  • Page 76 Adjustments 10.13 Levelling beam CAUTION Before adjusting the levelling beam, always move the side blade into the working position. The circular spike harrow can be equipped at the rear or front with a levelling beam (1). 10.13.1 Rear-mounted levelling beam Set the levelling beam (1) using the rough- turning gauge (2) so that the lower edge of the levelling beam is about 2 cm over the...
  • Page 77 Adjustments 10.14 Track markers CAUTION Before operating the track markers, always make sure that no persons are present in the danger zone. To ensure the implement runs more pre- cisely track-to-track, especially in combina- tion with a seed drill, track markers are available that can be bolted onto the carri- ers (2).
  • Page 78  The adjusting dimensions are available in the following table. The dimensions refer to a marking groove in the centre of the tractor track. Distance from middle of Distance from outer seeding Zirkon 10 K / 10 KA seed drill to the track groove coulter 400 cm 200 cm + ½...
  • Page 79 Adjustments 10.14.2 Shearing protection The track markers are safeguarded against overloading by a shear bolt (1). After a shear bolt has broken:  Remove the remains of the shear bolt.  Fit a new shear bolt (1). Shear bolt Implement Dimensions Item number Zirkon 10/400 K / KA...
  • Page 80 Rollers ROLLERS 11.1 General information The machine can be equipped with a variety of rollers:  tube bar roller RSW 540,  trapezoidal packing roller TPW 500,  trapezoidal disk roller TSW 500,  Rubber ring roller GRW 590  toothed packer rollers ZPW 500. The tube bar and trapezoidal ring rollers are maintenance-free.
  • Page 81 Rollers 11.2 Adjusting the scrapers The adjustable scrapers (1) for the size 500 rollers are adjusted using setting nuts (2) or eccentric nuts (3).  Adjust the setting nuts (2) for the toothed packer rollers using a 19 mm wrench and the eccentric nuts (3) using a 24 mm wrench.
  • Page 82 Rollers 11.3 Clearance between scraper and roller casing The clearance between the scraper (1) and the roller casing (5) must be set in line with the following schedule. The adjusting instructions apply to all toothed packer rollers, trapezoidal packer rollers and trapezoidal disk rollers. Heat-treated scraper (1) Plastic scraper (1) (must make contact with roller casing (5)
  • Page 83 Rollers 11.4 Tilt of the roller If necessary the tilt of the roller can be adjusted as follows: 11.4.1 Trapeze rollers TPW and TSW  Loosen the bolt (1) so that it can be moved in the slot.  Pull the roller back in the slot. ...
  • Page 84 Rollers 11.4.2 Toothed packer rollers ZPW  Loosen the bolt (1) so that it can be moved in the slot.  Pull the roller back in the slot.  Remove the bolt (2) from bore (5) and place it in bore (6). ...
  • Page 85 (2).  Bolt the coupling elements as shown here onto the power harrow's three-point tower. Mount the LEMKEN Solitair seed drill as follows onto the power harrow:  Catch the Solitair with the arresting hook (1) and  support it using the rear supporting pins on the support plates (2).
  • Page 86 Hydraulic three point linkage HYDRAULIC THREE POINT LINKAGE 13.1 Adaptation of hydraulic three point linkage To achieve the most favourable centre-of-gravity attachment of a mounted device, e.g. a seed drill, the lower control arms (1) can be shortened by adjusting their length.
  • Page 87 Hydraulic three point linkage 13.2 Mounting an attachment WARNING Danger of tipping  After setting the length of the upper link (8), secure the upper link with the locknut. Perform the following steps to mount an attachment:  Pull out the spring pin (6). ...
  • Page 88 Hydraulic three point linkage  With the attachment raised, close the shut-off valve (9). 13.3 Lowering the attachment Lower the attachment (seed drill) as fol- lows:  Open the shut-off valve (9) with the trac- tor control unit locked.  Switch the tractor control unit to the "Lower"...
  • Page 89 Hydraulic three point linkage 13.5 Hydraulic raising linkage for coulter bar of Solitair 10 K 13.5.1 General information The coulter bar of the Solitair 10 K can also be attached to the implement. Be- cause this coulter bar has no depth wheels for depth guiding, the hydraulic three- point linkage for coulter bars must be used for that purpose.
  • Page 90 Hydraulic three point linkage 13.5.2 Depth limiter The lowering depth of the hydraulic three-point linkage for the coulter bar can be set with the adjustable depth limiter. The lowering depth can be adjusted in ap- proximate levels with spring pin (5). ...
  • Page 91 Switching off the device SWITCHING OFF THE DEVICE 14.1 Shutting down the device in an emergency  In an emergency shut down the device via the tractor.  Switch the tractor engine off.  Remove the ignition key. Damage caused by improper storage of the device If incorrectly or improperly stored, the device may be damaged, CAUTION e.g.
  • Page 92 Maintenance and repairs MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 15.1 Special safety instructions 15.1.1 General Risk of injury when carrying out maintenance and repair work There is always the risk of injury when carrying out maintenance and repair work. WARNING  Use suitable tools, suitable climbing aids, platforms and support elements.
  • Page 93 Maintenance and repairs 15.1.4 Immobilise the implement for maintenance and repairs Risk of accidents when tractor starts up Injuries may occur if the tractor starts moving during maintenance and repair work.  Switch off the tractor engine before carrying out any work on the WARNING implement.
  • Page 94 Maintenance and repairs 15.1.7 Working under the raised device Risk of accident due to lowering and extending of compo- nents and devices It is extremely dangerous to work under raised or next to retracted WARNING components and devices.  Always secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling away. Re- move the ignition key and secure the tractor to prevent it from being started up by unauthorised persons.
  • Page 95 Maintenance and repairs Risk of accident due to tool slipping off If applying a large force, e.g. when loosening bolts, the tool may WARNING slip off. This may result in hand injuries on sharp-edged parts.  Avoid applying a large force by using suitable auxiliary equip- ment (e.g.
  • Page 96 Maintenance and repairs 15.3 Check the connections to the tractor 15.3.1 Hydraulic connections Risk of accidents due to escaping hydraulic fluid Hydraulic fluid which is ejected under high pressure (hydraulic oil) WARNING can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries. In the event of injuries, consult a doctor immediately.
  • Page 97 Replace damaged or defective hydraulic hoses im- mediately. The hydraulic hoses must be replaced 6 years after the date of manufacture at the latest. Only used hydraulic hoses approved by Lemken.  Check that all safety equipment is functioning Safety equipment properly.
  • Page 98 Maintenance and repairs 15.5 Oil changing Before changing oil or checking the oil lev- el, the implement must be extended and parked on level and horizontal ground. Check the gearbox's oil level daily. The oil must always reach up to the check screw (3) for each gearbox.
  • Page 99 Maintenance and repairs 15.5.1 Lubricants for the manual gearbox and lateral right angle drives Only the following lubricants may be used for the implement: Manual gearbox Lateral right angle drives 7.5 l synthetic oil 1.8 l mineral oil Mobil SHC 632 Mobilube HD 85W-140 (Mobil) BP Energear FE SAE 80W-140 (BP) Deagear EP-C SAE 85W-140 (DEA)
  • Page 100 Maintenance and repairs 15.6 Gear trough CAUTION Before checking the oil level and free-flowing grease level:  Switch off the power take-off and tractor engine.  Remove the ignition key. The free-flowing grease in the gear trough is a long-life grease; it does not have to be changed until 4000 operating hours have elapsed.
  • Page 101 Maintenance and repairs 15.7 Fans The centre gearbox (1) is equipped with two fans (2) starting at a working width of 5 m. They provide additional cooling of the centre gearbox (1). The fans (2) are located inside the protec- tive sleeves (3).
  • Page 102 Maintenance and repairs 15.8 Lubrication The lubricating points must be lubricated in accordance with the maintenance chart using universal lubricating grease. Lubrication chart Every 25 Every 50 Before a winter After a winter break break Operating hours Track marker disk bear- ing (2x) Hydr.
  • Page 103 Maintenance and repairs 15.9 Rotor bearings The bearings of the rotors must be checked regularly fore play to prevent damage of the gears and the transmission pan.  Check the bearings of the rotors  up to 1000 operating hours every 200 operating hours ...
  • Page 104 Maintenance and repairs 15.10 Tightening torques 15.10.1 General information  Once loosened, secure self-locking nuts against self-loosening by  exchanging the nuts with new self-locking nuts.  using safety washers.  using thread-locking compounds, such as Loctite. The following tightening torques refer to screw threaded fittings not specifically mentioned in these operating instructions.
  • Page 105 Maintenance and repairs 15.11 Checking connections to the tractor 15.11.1 Hydraulic connections Risk of accident due to spraying hydraulic fluid Fluid (hydraulic oil) escaping under high pressure can penetrate WARNING the skin and cause severe injuries. In case of injury, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Page 106 Maintenance and repairs 15.12 Tines Worn tines are to be replaced in good time. Risk of accident when implement lowered Performing work under raised components/implements or next to WARNING swivelled-in components/implements is life-threatening.  Always secure the tractor against rolling away, remove the igni- tion key and and secure the tractor against any unauthorised start-up.
  • Page 107 Porouse or defective hydraulic hoses must be changed immediately. Use hydraulic hoses only, which are accepted by Lemken! Important: Do not clean this implement with a Pressure Washer during the first 6 weeks. After this time a minimum nozzle distance of 60 cm must be...
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Before carrying out troubleshooting, it is essential to ensure that CAUTION  the implement is parked on the ground  the power take-off and tractor engine are switched off  the ignition key is removed. Only then can the fault be repaired. 16.1.1 General information Fault Cause...
  • Page 109 Instructions for driving on public roads INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS The implement is supplied as standard with a complete lighting system with warn- ing signs (1). The lighting system with warning signs must be mounted if you will be driving on public roads.
  • Page 110 Instructions for driving on public roads When the track marker arms (4) are being transported, they must be retracted us- ing the hydraulic cylinders (3). Track markers locked. The guide pin Track markers unlocked. The guide (5) is in hole (6). pin is in hole (7).
  • Page 111 TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Zirkon 10 K Working width cm Number of rotors 1774 1908 2078 2464 Weight [approx. kg] 2359 2550 2786 3346 Weight with toothed packer roller [ap- prox. kg]...
  • Page 112 Identification plate IDENTIFICATION PLATE The identification plate (1) is situated on the front of the three-point tower.
  • Page 113 Noise, Airborne Sound NOISE, AIRBORNE SOUND The noise level of the implement does not exceed 70 dB (A) during work. NOTES As the version of equipment is depending from the order, the equipment of your implement and its description concerned may deviate in some cases. To ensure a continuously updating of the technical features, we reserve the right to modify the design, equipment and technique.
  • Page 114 Index INDEX Axle loads ......................23 Cardan shaft ......................54 Change in the direction of rotation of the rotors ............ 65 Coupling ....................... 45 Coupling elements ....................83 Extending ......................52 Feed discs ......................70 First use ........................ 39 Gear trough ......................36 Hoisting limiter ......................
  • Page 115 Index Rollers ........................78 Rotordrehzahlen ....................60 Rotors ........................65 Scrapers ....................... 79 Seed drill ....................... 83 Shearing protection ....................77 Side blade ......................67 Side blade extension .................... 67 Side blades ......................36 TECHNICAL DATA ..................... 109 Three-point linkage ....................43 Three-point tower ....................