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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Maestro RV TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 8043 0239 ISSUE: 12/2019...
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Page 3: Machine Identification
HORSCH: ..............Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week. www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down- load for this purpose (not available in all languages). -
Page 4: Eg-Konformitätserklärung
EG-Konformitätserklärung HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt: Sämaschine Maestro 8 RV Typ: Maestro 12 RV den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie 2006/42/EG entspricht. Schwandorf, 24.02.2020 Klaus Winkler Dokumentationsbevollmächtigter... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction ...........4 Operation .............37 Foreword ............4 Connecting/Parking ........37 Notes on representation .........4 Connecting ...........37 Service............5 Transport position .........39 Warranty claim processing ......5 Parking ............41 Consequential damage........5 Folding ............43 Unfolding ............43 Safety and responsibility ......6 Use in the field ..........46 Intended use ...........6 Qualification of personnel .......7 Pneumatic system ........50... - Page 7 Troubleshooting .........89 Optional equipment ........92 Micro-granulate facility........92 Granulate placement .........92 AutoForce .............92 Fertiliser flow monitoring.......92 Bout marker ..........93 Care and Maintenance .......94 Maintenance intervals........95 Storage ............95 Lubricating the machine .......96 Maintenance overview ........97 Waste disposal .........101 Appendix ...........102 Tightening torques ........102 Configuration of the connecting versions ...104 Overview ..........104 Work and speed signal .......
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Page 8: Introduction
DANGER to the safety notes! Highlights a danger that will lead to death or HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- severe injury if it is not avoided. age or malfunctions resulting from failure of complying with the operating instructions. -
Page 9: Service
Service Consequential damage HORSCH Company would like you to be com- The machine has been manufactured by pletely satisfied with your machine and our HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite services. the intended use deviations in placing quantity up to total failure may be caused by e.g.: If you encounter any problems, please feel free to contact your sales partner. -
Page 10: Safety And Responsibility
HORSCH does not assume any liability for Please read and comply with the following safety damages resulting from the unintended use of notes, before you start to use the machine! the machine. -
Page 11: Qualification Of Personnel
The person is acquainted with the function of ¾ service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to the machine within the scope of its work and the following activities: is able to assess and avoid any work related dangers. -
Page 12: Children In Danger
Children in danger Safety in traffic Children are not able to assess dangers and may DANGER behave unpredictably. Children are therefore especially endangered: No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine! Keep children away from the machine. ¾ Especially before drive off and before trigger- ¾... -
Page 13: Safety In Operation
The machine must only be put into operation ¾ after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH em- ployee. The machine registration form must be com- ¾ pleted and returned to HORSCH. -
Page 14: Coupling And Uncoupling
Coupling and uncoupling Hydraulics Faulty coupling of the machine to the pulling tool The hydraulic system is under high pressure. of the tractor causes dangers, which could result Escaping fluid can penetrate the skin and cause in severe accidents. serious injuries. In the event of injury, consult a doctor immediately. - Page 15 Maintenance and repair work on the pressure If persons need to leave the cabin despite the accumulator must only be carried out by trained voltage flashover, e.g. in case of a potential life- and qualified personnel. threatening risk of fire: Jump away from the machine.
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Page 16: Use In The Field
HORSCH does not assume any liability for damages resulting from the attachment of non-fitting pulling tools as well as incorrect Retrofits mounting. -
Page 17: Care And Maintenance
HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and Prior to working on the electrical system, ¾ limb as well as property damages resulting from disconnect it from the electric current supply. unapproved retrofitting and conversions. When performing welding work on the ma- ¾... -
Page 18: Danger Zone
Danger zone Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can The area marked red indicates the danger zone result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. of the machine: Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such ¾ loads to the ground first. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone ¾... -
Page 19: Safety Stickers
Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ at dangerous points and are an important part Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ of the safety equipment of the machine. Miss- replaced immediately. ing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or Affix the specified safety stickers on spare ¾... - Page 20 Keep sufficient safety distance The pressure accumulator is charged with to the slewing range of the gas or oil pressure. Dismantle and repair machine. only in strict compliance with the instruc- tions in the technical manual. 00381117 00381135 Positions of safety stickers (depending on equipment) Safety stickers with the addition "2x"...
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Page 21: Commissioning
¾ NOTE Installation These work activities may be carried out only by persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. Instruction of the operator and initial installation of the machine will be carried out by our service engineers or distributors. WARNING Any prior use of the machine is prohibited. -
Page 22: Technical Data
Technical data Maestro 8.70 RV / 8.75 RV / 12.45 RV / 12.50 RV 8.80 RV / 8.30″ CV Transport width (m) 3.00 3.00 Transport height max. (m) 4.00 4.00 Height (m) 3.49 3.49 Length without seed wagon (m) 2.90 2.90 (with bout marker: 3.54) (with bout marker: 3.54) -
Page 23: Type Plate
Type plate The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame of the machine. Data on the type plate: Serial number Permissible total weight Drawbar load (= DL) Axle load Machine type Year of construction Information on year of manufacture Year of manufacture in VIN/Vehicle Identification Number (coded): Embossed when basic vehicle or undercarriage is manufactured Year of manufacture on the type plate:... - Page 24 Maestro 8 RV 3000 6790 3540 4900 5920 without bout marker 4900 5250 8.70 RV 8.80 RV 4950 5600 5250 4900 5330 8.75 RV 8.30" RV 5500 5600 5250...
- Page 25 Maestro 12 RV 3000 6790 3130 5900 without bout marker 12.45 RV 4950 12.50 RV 5500...
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Page 26: Requirements For The Tractor
Requirements for the tractor WARNING Risk of accident! Comply with the permissible values of the ¾ tractor for axle loads, total weight, ballasting, tyre load bearing capacity and air pressure. Verify the suitability of the tractor before com- ¾ missioning. The tractor must meet the following require- ments to be able to use the machine as intended: Implement attachment... - Page 27 Electrics / Control system 12.45 RV / 12.50 RV 8.70 RV / 8.75 RV / Maestro 8.80 RV / 8.30 / 8.30″ CV Power supply (V) Current demand per row (A) 1.5 - 3 (depending on operating conditions) Current demand for tractor attachment (A) Current demand for tractor attachment with Partner FT (A) Current demand for Pronto 6 AS attachment (A)
- Page 28 12.45 RV / 12.50 RV 8.70 RV / 8.75 RV / Pronto 6 AS attachment 8.80 RV / 8.30 / 8.30″ CV Double acting control units Hydraulic functions • Filling auger for single hopper • dual-acting control units with adjustable flow Fertiliser direct drive fan •...
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Page 29: Calculating The Ballasting
Calculating the ballasting Required data: The permissible total weight, the permissible axle loads and the load bearing capacity of the tyres must not be exceeded when mounting or hitching up implements. The front axle of the tractor must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the curb weight of the tractor. - Page 30 1. Calculation of minimum front ballasting 4. Calculation of the actual total weight with rear implement: • (c + d) - T • b + 0.2 • T • b Enter the result of the calculated total weight and a + b V min the permissible total weight from the operating instructions of the tractor into the table.
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Page 31: Construction
Construction Overview Maestro RV 1 Fertiliser distributor tower 6 Bout marker 2 Fan - vacuum 7 Fertiliser coulter 3 Implement attachment 8 Radar sensor (when connecting to a tractor) 4 Hydraulic cylinder Folding 9 Supports 5 Drill unit with seed container... -
Page 32: Hydraulics
Hydraulics WARNING Unintentional hydraulic movements may lead to severe accidents and injuries! Secure or lock the control units on the tractor. ¾ Instruct persons to leave the slewing range of ¾ foldable machine parts. Switch all control units to the locked position ¾... - Page 33 Folding Pronto AS attachment Focus attachment 00380881 Hydraulic coupling Hydraulic coupling Pressure accumulator Lock valve Pressure gauge Restrictor ø 1.5 mm Hydraulic cylinder Folding Coulter pressure/vacuum for tractor attachment G 1/4" G 3/8" G 3/8" Block 00111240 G 1/4" G 3/8" Leak oil connection Fan hydraulic coupling Coulter pressure hydraulic valve block...
- Page 34 Coulter pressure/vacuum for Pronto AS attachment G 1/4" G 3/8" G 3/8" Block 00111240 G 1/4" G 3/8" 00380881 Coulter pressure preload hydraulic coupling Coulter pressure hydraulic line Leak oil hydraulic coupling Coulter pressure/hopper hydraulic line Coulter pressure pressure gauge hydraulic coupling Vacuum fan (for Pronto AS pressure gauge) Vacuum measuring hose...
- Page 35 Bout marker for Pronto AS attachment Pronto AS connection position Shut-off valve, double acting Bout marker, right, hydraulic cylinder Bout marker, left, hydraulic cylinder Restrictor ø 1 mm Bout marker for tractor attachment Connection to tractor control unit Shuttle valve Shut-off valve, double acting Bout marker, right, hydraulic cylinder Bout marker, left, hydraulic cylinder...
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Page 36: Marking Of Hydraulic Hoses
Marking of hydraulic hoses Bout marker Symbols on the handles of the hydraulic cou- plings indicate the function of the respective hoses: Pressure gauge Unfolding / Folding Coulter pressure Fan XY NOTE The following hydraulic movements are carried out via the hoses marked with Pressureless return Lift •... -
Page 37: Aluminium Clips
Aluminium clips NOTE The aluminium clips are placed on the piston Pay attention to the ratio on the machine, see ¾ rods of hydraulic cylinders, depending on the Depth setting. operating states, see chapter Operation. Different aluminium clips The thickness of the clips differs according to colour: Colour blue... -
Page 38: Lighting
Lighting 7-pin plug Rear light, right Lamp, blinker Lamp, tail light Lamp, brake light Rear light, left Lamp, brake light Lamp, tail light Lamp, blinker Plugs and cable assignment No. Desig. Colour Function yellow Blinker left 54 g white Earth green Blinker right 58 R... -
Page 39: Instruction Stickers
Instruction stickers Maximum tyre pressure 3.0 bar Clean soiled stickers. ¾ Damaged or illegible stickers must be re- ¾ placed immediately. Apply the specified stickers to spare parts. ¾ Preload the folding hydraulics with min. 100 bar in the field. The return flow pressure at the fan drive must not exceed 5 bar, as otherwise the hydraulic motor may be destroyed. - Page 40 Tightening torque for parallelogram console 180 Nm Loading hook; hook the load suspension gear (chains, ropes etc.) into this loading hook during loading. Loading work only by operators trained by HORSCH!
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Page 41: Operation
Whenever working on the machine any machine movements. pay attention to the associated safety notes in the chapter “Safety and Depending on the design, the Maestro RV has prevention of accidents” as well as the following different connection options: the accident prevention instructions! Connecting to the seed wagon of the Pronto •... - Page 42 Connecting to seed wagon Connecting to tractor 1. Clean the towing facilities of seed wagon 1. Clean the towing facilities of tractor and ma- and machine and check for wear. chine and check for wear. 2. Move the seed wagon to the machine. 2.
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Page 43: Transport Position
Make the following adjustments before road Transport position transport: 1. Lift the towed machine completely. WARNING 2. Fold and secure the supports if so equipped. Danger of road accidents caused by losing the 3. If so equipped, set the support wheels all the machine or machine parts. - Page 44 Position of control units during road travel Floating position Locked position Supply Position Control unit Unfolding / Folding Bout marker...
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Page 45: Parking
Parking Parking when connected to seed wagon (uncoupling from seed wagon) Unfold the seed bar. WARNING Keep the control unit for wings until a folding Serious accidents from loss of stability! pressure of > 100 bar is indicated on the Park the machine only on a flat, paved sur- pressure gauge. - Page 46 Parking outdoors Parking in combination with seed wagon NOTE WARNING Damages from rain water entering the metering Risk of accident due to seed wagon tipping over units and downpipes The machine may cause a negative drawbar Park the machine unfolded also in combina- ¾...
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Page 47: Folding
Folding Unfolding Connecting to tractor WARNING Dropping or lowering machine parts can cause 1. Lift the machine completely. severe crushing injuries etc.! 2. Unfold the machine to the stop position. No persons may stay under raised machine ¾ Check the pre-tensioning pressure for the parts! folding cylinder in the pressure gauge (mini- Order persons to leave the danger zone around... - Page 48 Folding Connecting to seed wagon 1. Switch on the E-Manager and select hydrau- Connecting to tractor lics Lift in the display. 2. Lift the machine completely. Open the lock valve: 3. Switch on the Folding hydraulic function in the display. 4.
- Page 49 Fold the supports by hand and secure with cotter pin: Support in parking position Switch on the Folding hydraulic function in the display. Fold the machine against the stop position. Insert all available aluminium clips at the hydraulic cylinders on the tractor link arm (transportation support for road transpor- tation).
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Page 50: Use In The Field
Use in the field For settings to the fans and the drill unit, ¾ please follow the notes in the corresponding chapters. Please note When connecting to a seed wagon: ¾ Remove the spacers from the hydraulic cyl- inders. Pressure gauge for folding pressure (tractor connection) Leave as many aluminium clips in place as required to keep the parallelogram on the drill Pronto 6 AS: Switch the Lift/Lower control unit... - Page 51 In transport position the drill units hang down. Setting the Lift/Lower control unit The plate (a) is positioned in front of the sensor Do not operate the control unit at full flow rate, since (b), the work signal is not active. the fan speed would otherwise drop too far.
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Page 52: Adjusting The Support Wheels
Adjusting the support wheels NOTE The support wheels can be adjusted at different heights: Drilling error through incorrectly adjusted sup- port wheels! If the support wheels are adjusted too far down- ward, the seed bar is too high and the parallelo- grams are hanging clearly downward. - Page 53 Position of control units during use in the field Connecting to tractor / Pronto 6 AS Position Floating position Locked position Supply Control unit Unfolding / Folding Bout marker Connecting to Focus /TD/ST Floating position Locked position Supply Position Control unit Unfolding / Folding Bout marker...
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Page 54: Pneumatic System
Pneumatic system Pressure gauge The vacuum is adjusted and controlled via the pressure gauge. Fan - vacuum The hydraulic fan for vacuum generation is di- rectly driven by the tractor hydraulics. The tractor must be equipped with a flow control valve to control the fan speed. -
Page 55: Fertiliser Distributor Tower
Fertiliser distributor tower Maintenance note The fan can be swivelled forward for mainte- For fertiliser distribution the system is equipped nance and inspection. with a distributor tower. NOTE All components (lids, hoses, etc.) must be leak tight. Even slightest leaks and air losses will Observe the safety and warning notices, see ¾... -
Page 56: Fan - Fertiliser
Fan - fertiliser NOTE See operating instructions for seed wagon con- The rotary speed settings must be checked ¾ cerning the pneumatic system for the fertiliser once again with the oil warmed up. equipment. Fan speeds Maximum fertiliser quantities The required fan speed depends on the fertiliser quantity. -
Page 57: Checks And Maintenance
Checks and maintenance Retightening the fan flange The clamping taper fixates the fan wheel and NOTE additionally clamps on the drive shaft. The clamping taper on the fan drive may come The fan speed setting for fertiliser placement loose. The impeller can thus move along the must be checked on all coulters before starting drive shaft and damage the fan. -
Page 58: Coulter Pressure
Coulter pressure During drilling the drill unit's own weight presses the coulter discs into the ground until the depth guide rollers rest on the ground. The hydraulic cylinders for the coulter pressure transfer additional pressure on the drill units, see chapter Hydraulics. Additional pressure gauge for coulter pressure on Pronto 6 AS Connecting to tractor:... - Page 59 Direction of travel Positions 1-4 Coulter pressure spring Lift the machine. With the two bores in the bracket and the two ¾ bores in the parallel guide the coulter pressure Pull the bolt out of the spring holder. ¾ can be increased in 4 steps. Slide the spring holder with the spring to the ¾...
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Page 60: Single Grain Metering
Single grain metering NOTE Any changes and settings made on the assem- bly groups of the drill unit, which influence the placement of seed or fertiliser, have an effect on the quality of the seed. The placement of seed and fertiliser must ¾... -
Page 61: Components
Components Maintenance The plastic parts of drill units, the seed Seed hopper hoppers, parts of the metering device and the downpipe must not be sprayed with oil, rust remover, preservatives for diesel or any similar The seed hopper has a capacity of 70 litres. substances. - Page 62 Loosen the screws (1) and take them off ¾ together with the coulter disc. Remove the spacer disc(s) (2). ¾ Fasten the coulter disc again with the screw ¾ (1). Tighten the screws with 140 Nm. Make this change to both coulter discs. ¾...
- Page 63 Coulter system 15″ Adjust the position of the trap rollers if the ¾ coulter discs are worn: The coulter system 15″ contains coulter discs with a diameter of 15″ (381 mm) and the marking 1 on the matching parts. ″ Coulter disc diameter 15 ø...
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Page 64: Depth Guide Wheels
Depth guide wheels Variants Two additional variants of the depth guide During drilling the depth guide rollers must touch wheels are available as option: and clean the coulter discs. The position of the wheels to the coulter discs must be adapted, e.g. when readjusting the coulter discs. -
Page 65: Trap Rollers
Trap rollers Lift the machine. ¾ Remove the lock from the adjustment bolt ¾ Once the grain exits the downpipe, it is imme- (1), insert the bolt at the desired position (see diately picked up by the trap roller and pushed scale) and secure it again. -
Page 66: Press Rollers
Press rollers NOTE With their V-shaped arrangement the press Heavily stuck up trap rollers can affect the place- rollers close the seed channel and press the soil ment of the seeds in the furrow and thus cause against the seed. uneven distribution. - Page 67 Variants Rubber press rollers – wide version Width 50 mm Select between different press rollers depending • on the type of soil: Gap 7 mm • suitable for sorghum and sugar beets • Rubber press rollers – narrow version • recommended on very light soils Rubber press rollers –...
- Page 68 Rubber narrow / spike press wheel Displacing the axle In case of blockage caused by stones or harvest Compaction through coulter discs and depth • residues, one of the two press rollers can be guide rollers are removed. moved forward. recommended on lighter locations •...
- Page 69 Mounting finger and spike press wheels The finger or spike press wheels are mounted offset to the rubber press rollers: The rollers shall run symmetrically over the seed furrow. Adjust the distance of the spike or finger press ¾ wheels using the sleeves supplied. Distances (a) and (b) must be equal.
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Page 70: Clearing Stars (Option)
Clearing stars (option) Adjusting the working depth The clearing stars clear stones and larger lumps of soil out of the drilling range. The blade shape WARNING produces a cutting effect for high portions of organic substances. Machine parts can cause severe crushing injuries, etc.! Secure the machine against rolling, lift it and The working height of the clearing stars is direct-... - Page 71 Limit toward the top (hard soil conditions) Align and insert the adjustment bolt so that ¾ the upper bolt (1) points to the inside and the lower bolt (2) to the outside: Limit toward the bottom (soft soil conditions) Align and insert the adjustment bolt so that ¾...
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Page 72: Airvac Single Grain Metering System
NOTE In the event of a motor fault, enter the error ¾ code in the HORSCH Error codes app and follow the corresponding action instructions. -
Page 73: Metering Unit
Metering unit CAUTION Danger of injury Do not reach into the rotating metering unit. ¾ Removable housing half / vacuum side 11 Metering disk sealing lip with notch 12 Ejection wheel Operating principle The generated vacuum presses the grains against the rotating metering disc (6) which 1 Air intake transports them further. -
Page 74: Check Setting
Grain feed gate • The filling level in the area of the grain pick-up is controlled with the grain feed gate. 1 Setting OK 2 Close the grain feed gate more or position it downward. Check the setting again and readjust. Depending on the position of the grain feed gate, different quantities enter the area of grain 3 Open the grain feed gate further or... - Page 75 Sugar beet Rape 1 CORN 2 SOY BEANS Use the matching separator when changing ¾ the metering disc, see Changing components. Small seeds kit / scraper For certain types of fruit, a scraper must be in- stalled to separate the grains from the metering disc always at the same location.
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Page 76: Downpipe
Downpipe After the grain transfer in the metering unit the grain drops through the downpipe into the ground. The sensor is the basis for monitoring the drilling process. The sensor detects each grain and reports it to the computers. These evaluate the data and times between grain signals and use this information to calcu- Plug in the top locking bolt and secure it with late the variation coefficient (drilling accuracy),... - Page 77 NOTE The sensor is unable to detect faults in the bot- tom range of the downpipe! The sensor can only trigger an alarm only when the pipe is blocked and filled up to the height 0 cm of the sensor. Under poor application conditions the down- ¾...
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Page 78: Operating The Metering System
Operating the metering Emptying the metering unit system General notes The parts inside the metering unit are precision parts! Negative impact such as contamination, ¾ leaks, moisture or wear compromise the quality of the seed. Always handle the parts carefully and without ¾... - Page 79 Adjusting the metering disc Changing the metering disc The retainer of the metering disc can be adjusted Open the quick closure and remove the ¾ axially so that the metering disc has the correct removable half of the housing. distance to the housing and to the separator. The metering disc must be locked with the rotary handle.
- Page 80 Ejection wheel Separator Press the leaf spring (1) down for assembly ¾ Depending on the metering disc used, the re- and dismantling and push on the separator: spective fitting ejection wheel must be inserted, see Adjusting the metering unit - settings table. Ejection wheel Colour Number of...
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Page 81: Cleaning The Metering Unit
6. Check the scraper for axial mobility on the Small seeds kit / scraper screws; clean if necessary. 1. Remove the inspection flap, see chapter 7. For disassembly, squeeze the catch (1) to- Metering unit. gether and pull out the scraper. 2. - Page 82 5. Accumulation of seed or grain fragments NOTE between metering disc and housing (3,4). Dismantle the metering disc for cleaning. Drilling errors, up to stopping of the metering Possible causes: Distance between meter- unit, may occur if the metering system is not ing disc and housing too large, non-homo- cleaned on a regular basis! geneous or impure seed, high percentage...
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Page 83: Adjusting The Metering Unit
Adjusting the metering unit 2. Vacuum adjustment Activate the fertiliser fan and set the required Before starting drilling some adjustments must ¾ speed, see section Fertiliser fan. be made to the metering unit, these may need to be adapted later during drilling. Refer to the settings table for the required ¾... -
Page 84: Checking The Settings
3. Checking the settings Check the settings on the metering unit before ¾ filling in the seed: Is the downpipe correctly seated? • Does the metering disc match the seed and has • the E-Manager been set accordingly? Have separator and push-out wheels been •... -
Page 87: Inspection
Inspection NOTE Checking one row using the test program Depending on the result and the evaluation of of the drill controls the test program change the setting and repeat the test, until the best setting has been reached. Park the seed bar so that the drill units are in horizontal position. - Page 88 Inspection in the field NOTE Any changes to the metering unit can influence Besides the setting in the metering unit, the the placement accuracy. placing quality depends on further factors. This Pay attention to the evaluation and the display in can be negatively influenced by: the terminal, repeat the test sequences in case of negative changes.
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Page 89: Problems And Rectification
Problems and rectification Metering disc jammed Seed problems and errors may develop, If the cotter pin on the rotary handle has been amongst others, during grain pick-up (1), on shorn off or is missing, the metering disc is the separator (2), at grain dispensing (3), at the pushed against the housing and will jam against it. -
Page 90: Fertiliser Coulter
Fertiliser coulter WARNING Lowering machine parts can cause severe crushing accidents! Support the raised machine and machine ¾ parts by appropriate means. Do not work under the raised machine without proper safeguards. With the solid fertiliser equipment, the fertiliser Positions for springs (A-C) can be placed together with the seed. -
Page 91: Parking Position
Adapting the seed pipe Parking position The fertiliser coulters can be placed in the park- The seed pipe must not protrude beyond the ing position if not needed. coulter disc. The seed pipe must be readjusted if the diameter of the coulter disc has reduced from 380 mm to 360 mm due to wear. - Page 92 Adjusting the depth guide roller The depth guide roller can be adjusted laterally if necessary. NOTE Adjust the depth guide roller as close to the coulter discs as possible. However, they should not rest too firmly against the coulter discs. Inspection: It must be possible to turn the ¾...
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Page 93: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy Too many missed seeds Working speed too high Reduce working speed. Required grain frequency (grains/s) Reduce working speed. too high Vacuum too low • Increase the vacuum. • Check lines and connections for leaks. Grain feed gate set incorrectly Set the grain feed gate correctly. - Page 94 Fault Possible cause Remedy Seed capacity, grain spacing or Wrong number of holes of metering • Use correct metering disc. grain deposit faulty disc • Enter the correct number of holes of the metering disc in the E-Manager under Fruit parameters. Wrong speed signal •...
- Page 95 Fault Possible cause Remedy Current consumption too high Gap between metering disc and Adjust the metering disc. metering housing too small Dirt between housing and metering Clean metering system. disc Friction on seal of metering disc Add a mix of talcum and graphite to the seed, see section Single grain metering - components...
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Page 96: Optional Equipment
Optional equipment AutoForce See separate operating instructions AutoForce. Micro-granulate facility NOTE Refer to the operating instructions of the seed ¾ wagon Granulate placement In the standard design granulate is placed be- tween the coulter discs in the seed furrow: The machine must be in the correct working position for AutoForce to function correctly: The seed bar (1) must be aligned horizontally. -
Page 97: Bout Marker
Bout marker Adjusting the aggressiveness WARNING Risk of injury from the bout marker. Order persons to leave the slewing range of ¾ the bout markers. When installing for the first time, the bout mark- ers must be set to working width. Marking takes place in relation to the centre of the tractor. -
Page 98: Care And Maintenance
Care and Cleaning Maintenance When performing cleaning work you should always wear the necessary protective outfit to protect your health and safety. WARNING NOTE Risk of injuries during maintenance work Do not clean electrical components, all hy- Please observe the safety notes on care and ¾... -
Page 99: Maintenance Intervals
Storage Clean the downpipes with the brush. ¾ For pneumatic brakes: Drain water from the ¾ air reservoir and close the hose couplings, if If the machine is to be shut down for a longer the machine is not used for a longer period period of time: of time. -
Page 100: Lubricating The Machine
Lubricating the machine The machine should be lubricated at regular intervals and each time after washing. This ensures operability and reduces repair costs and downtimes. CAUTION Hygiene Lubricants and mineral oil products are no danger to health as long as they are used as instructed. -
Page 101: Maintenance Overview
Maintenance overview Maestro RV Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose (e.g. Once connections as well as the hydraulic because of material settlement or paint residues between the connections. -
Page 102: Work Instructions
Clearing stars Check state, wear, bearing play and light movement. Check 40 h the depth setting Pneumatics (Maestro RV and seed wagon) Check for leaks, function, speed setting daily Fan, seed hoses and fall sluice Leaks, crushing and chafing points, blockage... -
Page 103: Clamping Plates
Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Single grain metering unit Clean and remove deposits daily Air supply grille Clean internally and externally from residues 40 h Metering discs for wear 40 h Push-out wheels for wear 40 h Wheels Support wheels Check state and fastening 40 h Re-tighten the wheel nuts - see above... - Page 104 Lubrication points (Lubrication grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Lubricate the following, number of lubrication points in brackets Lubricate wing bolts daily Lubricate bout markers - joint daily Lubricate bout markers - hydraulic cylinder daily Lubricate drill unit - parallelogram (2 each) daily Lubricate drill unit - depth guide wheels (2 each)
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Page 105: Waste Disposal
Attention must be paid to all valid regulations. Decommissioning and waste disposal must only be carried out by operators who have been trained by HORSCH. Contact a waste disposal company, if this should be necessary. -
Page 106: Appendix
Appendix Tightening torques NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guidelines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the • corresponding points in the operating instructions have priority. Screws and nuts must thereby not be treated with lubricant, since this would change the friction value. •... - Page 107 Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 diameter No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread Coarse Fine thread thread thread thread 12.2...
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Page 108: Configuration Of The Connecting Versions
4. Combination Maestro RV with seed wagon (Pronto AS / Focus TD / Focus ST) 5. Combination Maestro RV with seed wagon (Pronto AS / Focus TD / Focus ST); Maestro RV with additional equipment AutoForce The configuration is adapted to the respective use;... - Page 109 1. Connecting to tractor 1 Tractor 4 Power supply connection 2 Maestro RV 5 Job computer (Master) 3 ISOBUS connection...
- Page 110 2. Combination Maestro RV with front hopper Partner FT Maestro RV 1 Front hopper 7 Connection in front 2 Tractor 8 Connection at rear 3 Maestro RV 9 Battery 4 Job computer (Master, can be configured as Slave), 10 Power supply connection...
- Page 111 3. Combination Maestro RV (additional equipment AutoForce) with front hopper Partner FT SVP1 1 Front hopper 7 Connection in front 2 Tractor 8 Connection at rear 3 Maestro RV 9 Battery 4 Job computer (Master, can be configured as Slave),...
- Page 112 4. Combination Maestro RV with seed wagon Maestro RV 1 Tractor 5 ISOBUS connection 2 Seed wagon 6 Power supply connection 3 Maestro RV 7 Job computer (Master) 4 Battery 8 Connecting cable hook-up...
- Page 113 5. Combination Maestro RV (additional equipment AutoForce) with seed wagon SVP1 1 Tractor 6 Power supply connection 2 Seed wagon 7 Job computer (Master) 3 Maestro RV 8 Connecting cable hook-up 4 Battery 9 Job computer (Slave extension) 5 ISOBUS connection...
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Page 114: Work And Speed Signal
31- pole connecting cable. Cable - Reading the Working Position (Connecting cable HORSCH Terminal - Signal socket) The connecting cable (Art. No. 00347477) al- lows reading the working position of a machine directly via the terminal of the tractor. - Page 115 Call the vehicle list and select the activated Prerequisites ¾ vehicle profile (green). The distance for the calibration must cor- • respond to the later drilling conditions (no meadow, no pools of water and the like). A distance of 100 m must be measured and •...
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Page 116: Working Position
5. This screen appears: Target state It is sufficient for the function of the cable be- tween HORSCH machine and tractor to either set the configuration of one sensor (speed or working position) or of both sensors. 6. Select the sensor type “digital”. -
Page 117: Index
Index Grain feed gate 70 Accessories 6 Adjusting the consolidation 62 Granulate placement 92 Aluminium clips 33 Height 18 Hydraulic oil 96 Baffle plate 92 Hydraulics 10,97,98 Cable 34 Inspection 83 Care 13,94 Inspection on one row using the test program Children 8 E-Manager 83 Clamping taper 53... - Page 118 Type approval 9 Type plate 19 Ratio 33 Recycling 101 Retrofits 12 Unfolding 43 Road transportation 8 Use in the field 12,46 Rust 95 Variation coefficient 89 Safety 6 Voltage flashover 11 Safety stickers 15 Scraper 71 Screw connections 13 Warranty 4 Season 42 Warranty claim processing 5...
- Page 120 PN 05951498 Ver. 1.0 12/2019 All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH, LLC Tel.: 701-532-1000 200 Knutson St. Fax: 701-532-1101 Mapleton, ND 58059 USA E-Mail: info.us@horsch.com www.horsch.com...
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