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- Page 1 MANDAM Sp. z o.o. 44-100 Gliwice ul. Toruńska 14 e-mail mandam@mandam.com.pl Phone: +48 32 232 26 60 Fax: 032 232 58 85 TIN: 648 000 16 74 REGON (statistical No.): P – 008173131 OPERATION MANUAL SPEC HD CULTIVATOR Revision III...
- Page 2 Operating instructions SPEC HD EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR THE MACHINE Pursuant to the Ordinance of the Minister of Economy of 21 October 2008 (Journal of Laws No. 199, item 1228) and the Directive of the European Union 2006/42/EC of 17 May 2006 MANDAM Sp.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ............................4 1.1. Information and warning signs ......................5 General information ..........................8 2.1. Construction of the SPEC HD cultivator ....................8 General safety rules..........................9 3.1. Proper coupling and uncoupling of the machine to/from the tractor ............10 3.2. -
Page 4: Introduction
Operating instructions SPEC HD 1 Introduction We would like to congratulate you on the acquisition of the SPEC HD chisel cultivator. This manual provides information on the hazards that may occur when using the roller, technical data and the most important indications and recommendations, the knowledge and application of which are prerequisites for correct operation. -
Page 5: Information And Warning Signs
Mandam Sp. z o. o. ● 1.1. Information and warning signs Remember! When using the SPEC HD cultivator, special care should be taken in areas marked with special information and warning signs (yellow stickers). ➢ The safety signs and inscriptions on the machine are listed below. They should be protected against loss and loss of legibility, if lost and/or illegible they should be replaced with new ones. - Page 6 Operating instructions SPEC HD Safety signs Meaning of the safety sign Crushing of the toes or foot. Keep a safe distance from foldable and moving parts of the machine Do not reach into the crushing area if parts may move...
- Page 7 Operating instructions SPEC HD Safety signs Meaning of the safety sign Fixing point for transport belts Lubrication point Designation of hydraulic system couplings Note about riding ban on rollers...
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Page 8: General Information
Working discs Plough beam Figure 2 SPEC HD 4.0 H chisel cultivator. The main frame of the cultivator is the basic load-bearing element of the entire machine. In the version that exceeds a width of 3 m, the cultivator consists of a mid frame and side frames folded hydraulically into the transport position (Fig.2). -
Page 9: General Safety Rules
*machine with integrated running gear 2.2. Purpose of the SPEC HD cultivator The SPEC HD cultivator is an all-purpose machine for shallow ploughing or used instead of ploughing for: • shallow stubble cultivation (up to 15 cm) to mix post-harvest residues, stop soil... -
Page 10: Proper Coupling And Uncoupling Of The Machine To/From The Tractor
When driving on public roads, the regulations contained in the Highway Code must be observed without exception. NOTE! SPEC HD are not permitted on public roads as standard. NOTE! It is forbidden to reverse with the machine penetrated in the ground! 3.1. -
Page 11: Tyres
It should be added that the noise caused by the unit's operation does not exceed 70dB. ➢ If the SPEC HD cultivator is used on stony soils, significant noise may result. In this case, it is advisable to keep the windows and doors of the tractor closed. You can also wear ear protectors. -
Page 12: Compliance With Standards
• EU commission delegated regulation 167/2023 3.6. Safety regarding transport on public roads For transport, the side sections of the SPEC HD cultivator must be folded into the transport position using the hydraulic system. Before folding, the machine must be raised to the extent that the side sections do not interfere with the ground during folding. -
Page 13: Description Of Residual Risk
3.7. Description of residual risk Mandam Sp. z o.o. makes every effort to eliminate the risk of accidents. There is, however, a residual risk that could result in an unfortunate accident. The greatest danger occurs when: •... - Page 14 Operating instructions SPEC HD • make sure that the machine's pressure hose couplings fit into the sockets on the tractor, • check the tightness of the individual bolts and nuts, • check the air pressure in the wheels in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, •...
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Page 15: Preparing The Cultivator For Work
Operating instructions SPEC HD from tractor's hitching pins (suspended machine - assume 1.4 m, semi-mounted machine - assume 3 m and 0.6 weight), – distance of the centre of gravity from the rear axle (if the manufacturer does not specify this parameter, enter 0.45). - Page 16 SPEC HD cultivators are optionally available with a disc beam with disc holders with rubber protection to prevent the holders from twisting excessively during machine...
- Page 17 Operating instructions SPEC HD Rubber protection Figure 6 Disc beam with rubber protection. NOTE! On a machine fitted with a disc beam with rubber-covered handles, mount the arms on the first available hole (Fig. 7 item 1). The distance between the discs and the operating roller is then maintained.
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Page 18: Coupling The Cultivator To The Tractor
Operating instructions SPEC HD 4.2. Coupling the cultivator to the tractor The tractor wheel tyre pressure should be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The lower links of the three-point hitch should be at an equal height, at a spacing corresponding to the spacing of the lower suspension points. When connecting the cultivator to the tractor, the cultivator should stand on firm and level ground. -
Page 19: Operation And Adjustment
Operating instructions SPEC HD 5) Connect the electrical cables (if lighting is an option) and check their correct operation 6) Connect the hydraulic cables and check their tightness 7) If the unit has a support foot, it should be raised and secure... - Page 20 Operating instructions SPEC HD Incorrect adjustment Correct adjustment Before carrying out field work with an unit with folding side arms, the hinge lock must always be in place and secured with a cotter pin (Fig. 9). Lock Figure 9 Lock in the transport position (fig. a), lock in the working position (fig. b).
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Page 21: Adjusting The Working Depth Of The Roller
Operating instructions SPEC HD NOTE! It is forbidden to carry out field work with units with folding side arms without the hinge lock in place. Remember to remove the hinge lock before lifting the side arms into the transport position. - Page 22 Operating instructions SPEC HD Hydraulic actuator Actuator piston rod ratchet keeping the set working depth Figure 11 Hydraulic adjustment of tube roller depth. For machines with hydraulic depth control, the working depth of the machine is set using ratchets at the piston rod of the actuator. As more pawls are folded, the operation of the machine becomes shallower.
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Page 23: Adjustment And Initiation Force Of The Spec Spring System
The SPEC HD cultivator elements can be adjusted in terms of angle of attack. The more horizontal position of the coulters reduces working resistance and undercuts the stubble with low loosening - recommended for compact soils with optimum moisture content and soils of medium and low compactness (nut on the spring screw). - Page 24 Operating instructions SPEC HD Nuts M24 Figure 14 Spring system (1 - system spring, 2 - M24 nuts, 3 - plough beam; L - spring length; M - force and direction of system initiation) ➢ Initially, all spring systems are set to a spring length of 380 mm.
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Page 25: Rules For Transporting The Cultivator On Public Roads And Lighting The Machine
Operating instructions SPEC HD Figure 15 Adjusting the angle of incidence of the plough beam. The more horizontal position of the coulters reduces working resistance and undercuts the stubble with low loosening - recommended for compact soils with optimum moisture content and soils of medium and low compactness (nut on the spring screw). - Page 26 Operating instructions SPEC HD Rear light assembly Figure 16 Lighting and rear light assemblies and their location. NOTE! If the tractor's lighting is obscured by a suspended machine, such lighting should be duplicated on the machine (using dedicated lighting boards) to improve the team's visibility on the road.
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Page 27: Maintenance And Lubrication
➢ The permissible width of the machine running on public roads is 3.0 m. ➢ It is forbidden to transport the SPEC HD chisel cultivator if the slope transverse to the machine exceeds 7º. WARNING! Failure to comply with the above rules may create hazards for the operator and bystanders as well as damage to the machine. -
Page 28: Screw Tightening Torque
Operating instructions SPEC HD (does not apply to maintenance-free disc bearings - these bearings do not need to be serviced and lubricated). • When replacing worn components, use thread glue, original bolts and nuts. • For screwing the working elements, use M12 screws, class 10.9 and tighten them with a torque of 135Nm. -
Page 29: Everyday Service
Operating instructions SPEC HD 1050 1250 1000 1450 1700 1080 1270 1290 1790 2020 1340 1500 NOTE! It is forbidden to work on a damaged machine caused by any event resulting in a broken, or deformed frame, shaft or other assembly of the machine! 5. -
Page 30: Operation Of The Hydraulic System
(defective unit ring). Figure 17 Diagram of the SPEC HD hydraulic system: 1- actuator, 2- quick coupling, 3- tee, 4- orifice, 5- copper washer, 6- hydraulic hose 1m, 7- hydraulic hose 0.7m, 8- hydraulic hose 2.2m. - Page 31 Operating instructions SPEC HD Figure 18 SPEC HD cultivator equipped with transport trolley (optional) (1 - transport trolley adjustable hydraulics, 2 - transport trolley, 3 - rear light bar). ➢ Folding sequence of the machine with trolley 1) Lower the roller assemblies to ground level (raised rollers will cause a collision with the...
- Page 32 Operating instructions SPEC HD No collision Figure 19 Correct height of roller assembly / no collision when folding wings with the trolley...
- Page 33 Operating instructions SPEC HD Collision! Figure 20 Incorrect height of roller assembly / collision when folding wings with the trolley NOTE! Turning at field ends/headlands only permitted with the machine raised on the chassis. Regular control of wheel pressure. If there is a significant loss of air from the tyres, check the air valve for leaks. Next, take the wheel to a specialised workshop to locate and repair the damage.
- Page 34 Operating instructions SPEC HD Setting of wheel bearing axial clearance. It is recommended that this operation is carried out by a specialised company. Performed by tightening the nut on the wheel hub after the wheels have been removed. The recommended clearance is 0.12-0.15 mm. Inspection and adjustment should take place every 2 years.
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Page 35: Replacement Procedures
Operating instructions SPEC HD 6. Replacement procedures Tubular shaft bearing replacement If the bearings are damaged, they must be replaced: • place the machine on a horizontal surface, • unscrew the four screws holding the ball bearings on each side, •... -
Page 36: Disassembly And Disposal
8. Spare parts for SPEC HD cultivator ➢ To search for, price and order original spare parts for MANDAM Sp. z o.o. machin- ery, please visit our website at: www.mandam.com.pl, tab “parts”. - Page 37 The parts are dispatched directly to the address given, and payment is made by bank transfer or by collection on delivery. In case of doubt, please contact the Mandam Sp. z o.o. spare parts department on the following telephone numbers: +48 32-232-26-60 ext.
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