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Sign Off Form Wil-Rich follows the general standard specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the QX2 Field Cultivator must read and understand ALL Safety, Operation, and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Contents Introduction..........1 Transporting ........22 Operational Adjustments ..... 23 Description of the Machine....1 3.6.1 Preliminary Settings ......23 Intended Use........1 3.6.2 Main Frame Leveling — Front to Illustrations of the Machine ....2 Rear ..........23 Machine Serial Number ......4 3.6.3 Wing Leveling —...
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Contents Hydraulic Connection Torques ..... 46 Notes..........47 Aftermarket ..........48 Warranty .......... 48 7.1.1 What is Warranted ......48 7.1.2 Warranty Period ........ 48 7.1.3 Exceptions from this Warranty ..... 48 7.1.4 Owners Obligation ......48 7.1.5 Exclusive Effect of Warranty and Limitation of Liability ......
Introduction Description of the Machine Wil-Rich Soil Pro 513 Congratulations on the choice of a Wil-Rich Soil Pro 513 The Soil Pro 513 is available in cutting widths from 12.5 Disk Ripper to complement the farming operation. These – 26 ft (3.8 — 7.9 m). The Soil Pro 513 has industry...
Introduction Machine Serial Number Refer to Section “2.13.1 Location of Safety Signs on page 13“ for more information on the location of the safety decals and the serial number plate. 1.4.1 Serial Number Data Sheet Figure 1.3 Serial No. Decal Record the machine model and serial number in the spaces provided below.
Introduction Technical Data Sheet *Approximate weight: base weight + tire group. **Adding harrows to a unit may increase the transport width and/or height of the unit. Table 1.1 Technical Data Sheet: 2025 Soil Pro 513 (Rigid Models) Models 5–30 SP 513 7–24 SP 513 9–24 SP 513 Dimensions...
Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbols IMPORTANT! The information next to this symbol may be worth noting since it is a hint 2.1.1 Safety Information containing particularly useful information on how to handle the machine. Failure to follow The Safety Alert Symbol(s) are intended to direct the these notices may result in damage to the attention of the machine user to important safety machine.
Safety Hand Signals Hand signals are an important means of communication on farms where noise levels and distance can hinder regular communication between workers. These 11 hand signals were created so that two or more persons can communicate effectively and safely. Table 2.1 Hand Signals Lower Equipment: Make a circular Raise Equipment: Make a circular...
Safety Operator Responsibilities DO NOT allow riders on any part of the implement. Responsibility for the safe operation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of this machine falls to the main user. It is the responsibility of the owner, or authorized person in charge, to ensure all persons who operate, When parking, park the machine and the tractor on a solid adjust, maintain and/or repair this implement be familiar level surface.
Safety Maintenance Safety Hydraulic Safety Read and understand all information provided in the Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in neutral Operator’s Manual covering operation, adjustment, before dismounting. maintenance and repair prior to performing any of these Ensure that all hydraulic system components are kept tasks.
Safety Electrical Safety Be aware that the implement is wider than the tractor when transporting. Always have the wings completely folded (if equipped) when transporting on public roads. Ensure that the machinery is shut off and all electrical components are disconnected before doing any work on Watch for overhead wires and other obstructions.
Safety 2.12 Hazards Be careful when operating along the side of a road or building. Rocks or other debris can be The key is to recognize hazards while working or living thrown from the machine during operation on a farm; avoid dangerous situations or at least minimize possibly resulting in injury.
Safety 2.13 Safety Signs 2.13.1 Location of Safety Signs The types of safety decals and locations on the equipment are shown below. Safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals, the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area, that requires your safety awareness.
Safety 2.13.2 Decals Decal Image Decal Name Description Serial No. Plate Identifies machines as a slow Slow Moving Vehicle moving vehicle during transport. Indicator Spoil Pro 513 Decal Branding decal. Branding decal. Wil—Rich Decal DANGER Never walk in the path of the wings.
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Safety Decal Image Decal Name Description CAUTION Heed all instructions before con- necting the implement to the Read Manual before tractor. Connecting WARNING Heed all instructions before disconnecting the implement from Read Manual before the tractor. Disconnecting WARNING Read manual before maintenance. Shut Engine Off WARNING Heed all instructions before con-...
Safety 2.13.3 SMV & Mounting Bracket The SMV emblem is to be secured as near to the rear and centered, or as near to the left center of the implement as possible. The bracket provided is designed to mount to numerous frame sizes and can be oriented in numerous positions to avoid interference with implement components.
Refer to Section “6.2 Standard Bolt Torques on page 45“ Tractor Requirements for torque specifications. The Wil-Rich Soil Pro 513 requires approximately 22 — 3.2.2 Hydraulics 26 hp / ft. Three remote cylinder outlets and controls are required.
Operation 3.3.2 Metering Valves 3.3.5 Bearing Assemblies The metering valve may be set to provide varying The spindle nuts on the wheel assemblies are amounts of hydraulic oil flow to the cylinders. (Refer to preset at the factory. the Tractor Operator’s Manual) It is recommended the wing lift cylinders run as slow as possible to prevent damage to the implement, persons and Road transport and field working will seat the bearings...
Operation Figure 3.3 Connecting the Implement II Figure 3.5 Connecting the Implement V 7. Retract the hitch jack. Move the hitch jack to the Transporting storage position (D) and fasten with pin. 1. A Slow Moving Vehicle (S.M.V.) emblem must be used at all times while traveling on public roads.
Operation Operational Adjustments Remove the stop collars from all main lift cylinders and turn the screw stop collars up to the clevis end of the cylinders. Lower the unit so that the front shovels or The preliminary operational setting of the unit can be spikes are 1”...
Operation 3.6.3 Wing Leveling — Front to Rear & Side to Adjust bolt out to lower the wing. Conversely if the wing Side needs to be raised to match the main frame, adjust bolt in. Re-measure and adjust as required. Repeat procedure to There is limited front to rear leveling that needs to be level the remaining wing.
Operation 3.6.4 Field Settings By pin adjustment on the main frame lift cylinders set the desired working depth. You may need to set a depth, pull Even if the unit has been leveled in the yard, it should forward through the field, stop, check the depth and never be assumed that the unit would operate level in the adjust the depth a number of times.
Operation Harrow Operation Harrow Legend • (A) Pivot Bracket To set the harrow working depth, first set the Soil Pro 513 to it’s working position. Remove the 5/8 NC x 5 GR5 bolt • (B Mount Bracket and relocate as required. The section should be set to run •...
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Operation Mount Bracket Legend Pivot Bracket Legend • (A) Depth Adjustment Bolt • (A) 1/2 NC x 1–1/2 GR5 Bolt Figure 3.11 Depth Adjustment Bolt Figure 3.12 Pivot Bracket To set the front to rear level of the section adjust the pivot brackets as shown below.
Operation Harrow Basket Operation Harrow Legend (Basket) I • (A) Pivot Bracket Section Level Adjustment • (B Mount Bracket To set the harrow working depth, first set the chisel plow • (C Depth Adjustment Bolt to its working position. Remove the 5/8 NC x 5 GR5 bolt •...
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Operation Mount Bracket Legend Harrow Legend (Basket) II • (A) Depth Adjustment Bolt • (A) 1/2 NC x 1–1/2 GR5 Bolt • (B 1/2 NC x 3 GR5 Bolt Figure 3.14 Depth Adjustment Bolt Figure 3.15 Harrow (Basket) Assembly II To set the front to rear level of the section adjust the pivot bracket as shown below.
Operation Hydraulic Basket Operation 3.9.3 Active-Down Pressure To achieve this setting the ball valve handle should be in 3.9.1 Overview the horizontal position. This will allow you to turn the pressure screw to adjust the pressure. (Clockwise — The hydraulic basket has 3 field operating positions; float, raises pressure;...
Operation 3.9.4 Raised Position 3.9.7 Normal Field Conditions To activate the raised position, leave the ball valve handle During normal field conditions the active-down pressure in the horizontal position (See “Figure 3.17 Pilot operation can be utilized as well. The 1000 psi (6894.76 Operated Check Valve (Active-Down Pressure &...
This system is used on Wil-Rich Soil Pro 513 machines with a single pair of 9’4” (2.84 m) Wil-Rich Soil Pro 513 equipped with folding wings have or 11’8” (3.56 m) folding wings. hydraulic wing lift cylinders to fold the implement for road transport.
Operation 3.11 Depth Control Circuitry To synchronize or re-synchronize the bypass system, the tractor control valve must be held in The depth control cylinders are hooked in series. Each the raised position until the entire implement is cylinder is a top bypass cylinder and when fully extended raised and any air that may be in the lines has will pass oil by the piston into the next cylinder charging been expelled.
Operation 3.12 Sequence Cylinder Operation Top Bypass Cylinder Legend • (A) 3/8” (0.95 cm) Hole This unit is equipped with a lift system that utilizes sequencing cylinders. In a sequencing system the • (B) 1/16” (0.16 cm) Bypass Hole cylinders are sized to operate in series and provide a level •...
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Operation Synchronization is accomplished by allowing oil to pass Depth will be reached when the axle flag contacts the from the base end of the cylinder to the rod end through a axle pin stop. Each hole movement is 2/3 of an inch (1.7 small orifice at the rod end of each cylinder.
Operation 3.13 Miscellaneous 3.13.1 Safety Chains The purpose of the safety chain is to provide an auxiliary attaching system to retain the connection between towing and towed machine in the event of separation of the primary attaching system. Safety Chain Legend •...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Soil Pro 513 Table 4.1 Troubleshooting the SP 513 Possible Cause Solution Machine will not pull straight (skewing or dog tracking) Refer to “3.6.2 Main Frame Leveling — Front to Rear on page 23“ Soil Pro 513 not level. and “3.6.3 Wing Leveling —...
Maintenance Maintenance 5.1.4 Hub & Spindle Assemblies Grease fitting decals are included in the hardware kit. Locate grease fitting points and place decals Each hub and spindle assembly comes with a grease in position to indicate a grease fitting. fitting installed in the hub. Tighten spindle nut so that there is a slight drag on the wheel when turned by hand.
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Maintenance Figure 5.1 Soil Pro 513 Lubrication Points I 30026872-en-us; 03.10.2024...
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Maintenance Figure 5.2 Soil Pro 513 Lubrication Points II 30026872-en-us; 03.10.2024...
Specifications Specifications Implement Specifications **Adding harrows to a unit may increase the transport width and/or height of the unit. *Approximate weight: base weight + tire group. Table 6.1 Technical Data Sheet: 2025 Soil Pro 513 (Rigid Models) Models 5–30 SP 513 7–24 SP 513 9–24 SP 513 Dimensions...
Specifications Standard Bolt Torques When replacing a bolt, use only a bolt of the same grade or higher. Except in shear bolt applications, where you must use the same grade bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. Bolt Grades •...
Aftermarket Aftermarket Warranty • Rubber Tire Warranty: Rubber tires are warranted directly by the respective manufacturer only and not by Väderstad Inc. Väderstad Inc. Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions — United States and Canada, 7.1.4 Owners Obligation Effective for Equipment Retailed and Delivered after May 21, 2021.
Aftermarket Väderstad Inc. as referred to herein with respect to Maintenance Service sales in: The owner’s manual furnished to you with the equipment at the time of delivery contains important maintenance United States & Canada: and service information. You must read the manual carefully and follow all the maintenance and service •...
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