DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to the Directive 98/37/EG We, Kverneland Group Nieuw-Vennep BV, Hoofdweg 1278, NL-2153 LR Nieuw-Vennep declare under our sole responsibility that the product pendulum spreader, type PS 225-335 / PS 403-503 / PS 403-503 VITI / PS 604-1654...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Vicon SuperFlow fertiliser spreader can be used for spreading granulated fertilisers, powders, cereals and seeds . The PS225 - PS503 VITI and PS604 - PS 1654 are mounted on the hydraulic three-point linkage of the tractor . A set of wheels is optionally available for all these models .
PREFACE In this instruction manual we will explain how to use and maintain the PS pendulum spreader . It contains infor- mation about the adjustment and maintenance and gives directions for trouble shooting . Read the instructions and safety regulations before you begin to work with your machine! Make sure that this manual is made available for those working with the spreader .
SAFETY REGULATIONS DANGER: If you come across this symbol and heading, there is a direct hazard to life and health of man and animal. ATTENTION: This heading refers to possible risks of damage to machine(s), crops, buildings, etc., but also to possible financial and/or legal problems (warranty, liability, and the like).
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The spreader is designed to CARRY a certain load, not to TOW! Consequently, under international CE regulations it is prohibited to let the spreader tow anything . Mounting a towing hook has nega- tive consequences for the machine construction . Kverneland does not accept any liability for dam- age caused this way .
DANGER STICKER-EXPLANATION TEXTS Stop the engine and prevent any starting up when working on the machine. In this way you will prevent the perilous situations arising when a machine suddenly starts running . Also think of accidental engag- ing if the engine should remain running! Keep clear: objects may be flung away! Remember that fertiliser granules are flung away to the rear and to the sides .
PACKING AND ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE The frame For reasons of easy transport the spreader has been delivered as compact as possible . PS 225/335 The spreader is assembled from the following subas- – Mount the hopper support bracket (1) underneath semblies: the fixation bolt and ring of the spreading unit cover –...
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PACKING AND ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE The frame PS 1004 / PS 1654 For reasons of easy transport the spreader has been delivered as compact as possible . For these frames a bracing shaft (6) only has to be The spreader is assembled from the following subas- mounted when the hopper capacity exceeds 1150 semblies: litres .
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The nylon regulating rod Agitator set (option) – Turn the metering disc (1) of the spreading unit (5) If the spreader has been delivered with an agitator set so that it is closed and push the nylon regulating rod (for spreading powder or humid fertilisers), the stan- (2) into the “keyhole”...
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Hydraulic remote control (option) Particularly for trailed spreaders or for tractors with a – Then mount the nylon regulating rod in the bottom hole of the lever using the M6x25 bolt (7) and the lock nut . closed cab, the hydraulic remote control is a useful device .
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The coupling shaft – First remove any paint or burrs and mount the Hopper - PS 403/503 coupling shaft with the M10 socket head bolt (1) as – Apply vaseline or grease on the rubber tighteners (9) shown. and place them in the hopper. –...
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The coupling shaft – First remove any paint or burrs and mount the – Fix the extension with the rings and nuts on the coupling shaft with the M10 socket head bolt (1) as upper side of the extension (5) . shown .
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The spreading spout The spreading spout of the SuperFlow spreaders is ATTENTION: Test run for about one minute after fitted with a fastener, enabling quick mounting and mounting the spreading spout . Then dismounting of the spout . check the torque of the bolts again (80 Nm / 60 ft-lbs) and check that the spout –...
Cat . I Ø 22 TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS As a rule every tractor with a hydraulic three point link- The spreaders come with linkage pins Cat . 1 Ø 22 and/ age is suited to mount the spreader . It is important to or Cat .
HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR In the standard version the fertiliser spreader is directly – Put the spreader hopper in a horizontal position, both viewed from the side and the rear (7) . connected to the three point linkage of the tractor . –...
COUPLING SHAFT CONNECTION INSPECTION OF THE SLIPPING CLUTCH To determine the length of the coupling shaft the Some tractors have a pto brake which is actuated rath- spreader must be hitched to the tractor . er abruptly or a hydraulic pto . Therefore a coupling shaft with a slipping clutch is a standard feature .
MOUNTING THE DEFLECTOR SET - 18 m (acc) – Put the spreading spout in its extreme left-hand position and check the distance between the plate (7) – Mount the central bolt (1) of the transverse strip (2) and the underside of the partition (9) using the adjust- finger tight .
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– Attach the coupling shaft to the output shaft using a The gearbox increases the rpm of the spreading unit . socket head screw (5) . Place the hood (4) over the slipping clutch of the coupling shaft and attach it to the gearbox .
SPREADING BAND Replacing the spreading band 9-14 m and 15 m (29 - 46 and 49 ft) – Tap up the pins (1) using a punch and pull them out of the hole using a pair of pliers . Remove the YELLOW band (2) from the spout .
SPREADING WIDTH AND SPREADING PATTERN The SuperFlow spreaders come in three versions: 18 m (59 ft) = Basic machine + gearbox + deflector set 9-14 m (29 - 46 ft) = Basic machine – Spreading width basic machine with extra gearbox –...
OVERLAPPING A TRIANGULAR SPREADING VARYING THE WORKING WIDTH PATTERN Here the dotted line (4) indicates the optimum fertiliser 9-14 m (29 - 46 ft) = Basic machine coverage at full overlap . In practice this line will not be 15 m (59 ft) = Basic machine + gearbox exactly horizontal, but there will be “peaks and dips”...
Example Coefficient of Variation (CV): – A certain fertiliser type has an optimum working So the working width is determined by the chosen width of 11 metres (36 ft) (4) . Then the CV is e .g . track spacing . The spreading width of the spreader 7% (maximum permissible CV is 15%) .
OVERLAPPING A TRAPEZOIDAL SPREADING PATTERN 18 m (59 ft) = Basic machine + gearbox + deflector set The SuperFlow PS 18 metres has a fully symmetrical, To achieve an even coverage over a width of 18 trapezoidal spreading pattern (1) (truncated triangle) . metres, the spreading pattern must overlap (2) .
SETTING THE FERTILISER QUANTITY (up to 15 metres / 49 ft) (1) Put the hair line of the slide calculator at 14 metres In order to determine the correct setting of the regulating (46 ft) and keep it in this position . rod, the following values must be established first: (2) Now move the white slide with your left hand until the value of 285 kg/ha coincides with the...
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SETTING THE FERTILISER QUANTITY (18 metres - (5) Find at the top of the spreading table on your 59 feet) (only PS604...PS1654) hopper (5) (or on page 31 of this manual) what position corresponds with an application rate of 66 kg/min NPK 12 .10 .18 . Follow the previous steps to determine the metering (6) Immediately over the number 66 the position of rod setting but this time use the supplied 18 metres (59...
Application rate Type of fertiliser Settings deflector RPM PTO in kg/ha SETTING THE DEFLECTOR PLATES AND THE PTO RPM (for 18 metres / 59 ft) 18 m = Basic machine + gearbox + deflector set NOTE: Use the RPM=s mentioned in the table above only in case the gearbox has been For obtaining the optimum spreading pattern and a fitted.
CALIBRATION TEST The values in square brackets refer to spreading with the 18m [58 ft] set) The spreading tables at the back of your manual have been determined in the Vicon test hall by means of the most modern – Put the regulating rod on position 48 [54](3) and close the equipment .
CALCULATION KG/MIN CALCULATION KG/HA If you want to spread a type of fertiliser not included in If you want to spright a type of fertiliser that is not listed the table you can easily calculate the application rate in the table, you can calculate the application in kg/ha in kg/min yourself with the following formula: on the basis of the result of the calibration test and with the aid of the following formula:...
SPREADING STOP SPREADING – Close the metering disc before filling the hopper (1) . Always first close the metering disc . – Switch off the pto shaft (2) . – Only load the fertiliser into the hopper shortly before When turning on the headland for the next spreading run, the pto shaft need not be switched off (6) .
ONE-SIDED SPREADING Putting into transport position (B): With the standard spreader: – In transport position the one-sided spreading plate is mounted pointing to the front with the bottom pipe in the band (2) and the strip with the pin (3) in For spreading along ditches or other field borders the pto speed can be reduced to 400 rpm .
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IINSTRUCTIONS FOR ONE-SIDED SPREADING With the one-sided spreading plate on the Vicon SuperFlow Pendulum spreader hardly any fertiliser will end up across the field border when spreading at 3m (10 ft) from the field border . To spread the fertiliser as evenly as possible up to the field border when working with the one-sided spreading plate, you should lower the pto speed (370 rpm) and reduce the application rate by 50% at least (30 to 50% of full-field application rate) .
ONE-SIDED SPREADING WITH THE HIGH-LIFT ATTACHMENT (hydraulic) For one-sided spreading from the spraying track, the 6 . Adapt the rpm of the spreader in such a manner that spreader must be set as follows . no granules are flung across the field edge . 7 .
POWDER SPREADING We recommend to proceed as follows for accurate When you want to spread granular fertilisers again (9), you must ALWAYS remove the agitator crown (4) and spreading of powder fertilisers: the lock ring (6) . For spreading granules the agitator (8) –...
SPREADING SALT AND GRIT We do recommend to use the grit insert (6) and the If you want to spread salt or grit at a fixed working agitator (7) that match your pendulum spreader type. width, you should use the special salt and grit spouts That will give you the best throughput and protect your in combination with a grit insert and an agitator.
WORKING WITH THE FINE METERING SET Setting the application rate for the fine metering set: The fine metering set shuts off two out of the three – Determine the discharge in kg/min for the desired application (A) . metering openings for accurate and effortless spread- ing at a low output (in kg/min) .
MAINTENANCE Apart from the usual lubrication and cleaning the – Also regularly inspect the bearing in the flywheel . VICON spreader hardly requires any maintenance . – If you install a new aluminium bearing housing, make sure that the mark (11) on the locking plate faces DANGER: When working on the machine the outside of the flywheel .
LUBRICATION Lubricate the spreader after every 10 working hours . With grease: – the cleaned coupling shaft tubes (1) – the universal joints (2) – the protecting sleeve bearings (3) – the five grease points on the spreader unit (4)/(11) –...
CLEANING General: Before cleaning always grease all At the end of the spreading season: grease points. After cleaning grease all points again, as this will considerably – Remove the spreading spout (9) and store it in the increase the service life of your spreader. hopper .
ACCESSORIES 1. Vicontrol - This is the electronic measuring, control 5. Windshield* - For spreading powder fertilisers a and metering system . Ease of use and accuracy will both 6-metre windshield as extension is available for the increase when you work with this accessory . A correct SuperFlow 203-503 powder spreaders .
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11. Hydraulic remote control - For spreaders not equipped with the Vicontrol measuring, control and meter- 17. Link arm extensions - These extensions will move ing system, a hydraulic remote control is available . A very the spreader slightly further away from the tractor, pre- useful accessory for closed cabs or trailed spreaders .
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Special spreading spouts For special applications you can replace the standard spreading spout by one of the spreading spouts shown on the facing page . Vicon also supplies rubber linings for prevention of blockage of the spreading spout when spreading powder . One-sided spreading spout A special one-sided spreading spout is available for one-sided spreading to the left or to the right .
TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE Problem Cause Solution Page Incorrect application Incorrect metering setting / Always check the metering setting by means per hectare no calibration test of calibration tests Forward speed too high or too low Check the speedometer or the speed sensor Track spacing incorrect Always set out tracks before spreading Incorrect setting fine metering set...
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