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Agriweld Soil Loosener
Operator Manual
Agriweld Ltd
Main Street
Garton-on-the-Wolds
Driffield
YO25 3ET

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  • Page 1 Agriweld Soil Loosener Operator Manual Agriweld Ltd Main Street Garton-on-the-Wolds Driffield YO25 3ET...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 3 User Information & Technical Information Page 4 Designated Use, Qualification and Training Page 5 General Safety Page 6 Dangers, Operating Errors, and Exemption from Liability Page 7 Pre-Use Checks and Storage Page 8-9 Attachment and Adjustment Hydraulic Systems & Rules of Conduct for General Page 10 Operation Page 11-12...
  • Page 3: User Information

    USER INFORMATION This manual contains basic advice, which should be observed during setting-up, operation and maintenance. It must be read by all personnel who may operate this product prior to use and be available at all times to each potential operator. If safety instructions are not complied with, it can lead to the risk of injury to yourself and others as well as damage to the environment or to the product.
  • Page 4: Qualification And Training

    Agriweld could have detrimental effects to this product or its functions and hence impair the active and/or passive driving and/or operational safety (accident prevention). • Agriweld shall not be liable for any damage caused by the use of spare parts, accessories and ancillary equipment not supplied and/or approved by Agriweld. •...
  • Page 5: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY Read the instruction manual and follow the instructions given. Take care when hitching or unhitching the product to and from the tractor via the linkage. It is forbidden to allow any persons to sit or ride on the product at any time. If relevant, the tractor should be fitted with enough front-end weights for stability and to maintain secure steering.
  • Page 6: Dangers, Operating Errors And Exemption From Liability

    1. No responsibility will be accepted for possible dangers arising from operations complying with the designated use. 2. Agriweld shall not be liable for any damage to agricultural produce and other items, which occurs as a result of normal operating, adjustments errors, failure by any means or incorrect usage.
  • Page 7: Pre-Use Checks And Storage

    When attachments are to be stored away when not in use, correct storage methods are important in protecting the paintwork. The attachment should be cleaned down thoroughly and stored inside where possible, always detach any other attachments from the Agriweld product when you have finished using them.
  • Page 8: Attachment And Adjustment

    7. Lock the linkage hook levers to secure the balls in the hooks. 8. Manually lower the top link from the tractor and attach to the top link pin/ball of the ASL. This process may vary depending on the specific tractor/top link combination that is fitted to the tractor.
  • Page 9 Connecting another machine to the ASL (enables a one-pass system) 1. With the ASL securely attached to the tractors rear linkage, find a large safe area on flat, level ground with no hazards or obstacles to begin attaching the machine.
  • Page 10: Hydraulic Systems

    Caution must be taken when removing the ASL from the tractor! Due to the close coupled nature of the ASL it requires solid, flat, and level ground to be removed or it may be unstable when free standing. There are several holes in the stands to aid in getting the ASL stood as securely as possible.
  • Page 11: Hydraulic Diagram

    Hydraulic folding/sliding Depending on the working width of the machine, the ASL may be fitted with hydraulics to reduce the width of the machine when it is transport on the road. One hydraulic service is required to fold up the machine.
  • Page 12 Hydraulic folding/sliding parts Part Number Part Name Quantity Per Leg ASL Wing 703/5 Hydraulic folding ram ASL_SW_022025_m01 Nylon Disc Slider ASL_SW_022025_m02 Nylon End Slider AW_M16 M16 bolt and washer ASL_SW_022025_026 Slider Cap AW-25x100-TD 25mm x 100mm pin AW-25x120-TD 25mm x 120mm pin...
  • Page 13: Auto Reset Pressure Amendments

    AUTO RESET PRESSURE AMENDMENTS – Very Important! (Applicable to auto-reset models only) The auto reset pressure is pre-set at around 60 bars for dispatch. It is important to know that you will need to adjust this setting to your own conditions on first use. If the legs trip too easily or constantly, the pressure can be increased slightly.
  • Page 14 2. Slacken lock nut (2) – 17mm spanner required also 3. Run the hydraulic service on tractor 4. Using Hex key, turn inner adjuster screw (located under the top cap) - 5mm size required i. Clockwise to increase pressure ii. Anti-clockwise to decrease pressure i.
  • Page 15: Auto Reset Hydraulic Drawing

    Auto Reset Hydraulic Drawing Feed Return A/R Valve Assembly Hydraulic Accumulators Hydraulic Rams...
  • Page 16: Wearing Parts

    ASL is fitted with a low disturbance one-piece MDT ‘Low Disturbance’ style point. Parts can be obtained through Agriweld Ltd directly or through your local dealer.
  • Page 17: Important Maintenance And Safety

    There are very few points of specific maintenance on the ASL the following is a short list of points to consider on a regular basis when the ASL is in use.
  • Page 18 Clean the machine, especially connections and threaded unions (if relevant), of any traces of oil, fuel or preservatives before carrying out maintenance/repairs! Never use aggressive detergents. Use lint-free cleaning cloths. Before cleaning the machine with water or steam jets (high-pressure cleaners) or other cleaning agents, cover or tape all openings which –...
  • Page 19: Snap Bar Socket And Replacing Snap Bars

    SNAP BAR SOCKET & Replacing Snap Bars (If relevant) SAFETY FIRST: When replacing the snap bar after break back, raise the legs out of work sufficiently so that the leg falls into position to allow the Snap Bar to be replaced. SAFETY! The tractor should be stationary an on stable, level ground with the engine turned off to ensure the operator is safe to perform the adjustments required.
  • Page 20: Snap Bar Parts List

    Snap Bar Parts List (Quantity per leg) Part Number Part Name Quantity 2021_2_Test_BASE_Bar_Snap Snap Bar SB_In_ASKRT_40MM_pin_002 40mm Snap bar ----- M24 X 105mm Bolt ----- M24 Washer ----- M24 Nyloc Nut ----- M16 x 80mm bolt ----- M16 Washer ----- M16 Nyloc nut...
  • Page 21 To remove the broken shear bolt (1) use x 2 M20 Spanners and dispose of Bolt appropriately, then replace with the shear bolts supplied via the bracket located on the wings of your ASL. Be sure to adequately tighten the nyloc nut. Part Number...
  • Page 22: Auto Reset Socket Assembly

    Auto Reset Socket Assembly (if relevant)
  • Page 23 Auto Reset Leg Socket Parts List (Quantity Per Leg) Part Number Part Name Quantity 30 x 166mm AW-30x165-TB 30 x 190mm AW-30x190-TB 30 x 134mm AW-30x135-TB ------ M12 X 50mm Bolt ------ M12 Washer ------ M24 Nyloc ------ M24 x 70mm Bolt ------ M24 Washer...
  • Page 24: Replacing The Points

    REPLACING THE POINTS REPLACING THE POINTS Only personnel with the appropriate *experience should perform these changes. It is only permitted to replace the points on solid ground for e.g. Cement/tarmac, to avoid the risk of sinking and potential injuries whilst performing the changes. The implement must be raised on the tractor linkage and the tractor engine turned off and the key removed.
  • Page 25: Main Assembly

    Main Assembly...
  • Page 26: Main Assembly Parts List

    Main Assembly Parts List Quantity per Item Number Part Number Description Assembly Toolbar head stock Headstock HOSL_Leg_10 Low Disturbance leg 70x70_Leg_02 Machine Stand Chevron Marker Board AW_CHEV_BOARD With Bracket Auto Reset Socket AR_HOSL_001 Assembly Rear 3 Point Linkage 3PL_Low_Arms Arms PTO Intermediate PTO_INT_SHAFT Shaft...
  • Page 27: Main Assembly Pins

    Main Assembly pins...
  • Page 28: Main Assembly Pins List

    Main Assembly Pins List Quantity per Item Number Part Number Description Assembly ASL_TL_Pin ASL Top link pin ASL_BL_Pin ASL Lower link pin Z319102KR Machine Stand pin AW-30x120-TD Lower ram pin AW-30x140-TB Upper ram pin AW-36x140-TB Linkage arm pivot pin AW-30x165-TB...
  • Page 29: Point Assembly

    Point Assembly Quantity per Item Number Part Number Description point M10 Bolt M10x60 Low Disturbance GLS_Point Point M10_Nut Nylon Insert Nut...
  • Page 30: Rear Linkage Lift Rams

    Rear Linkage Lift Rams Item Number Part Number Description Quantity Per Machine 705-300 Hydraulic...
  • Page 31 ASL CAT 2/3 rear linkage CAT 2 / CAT 3 Adjustment The rear linkage on the rear of the ASL can be adjusted between CAT 2 and CAT 3 as required. CAT 3 CAT 2 Unless requested otherwise on order, the ASL will be dispatched with the rear linkage in the CAT 3 setting.
  • Page 32: Road And Transport Regulations

    ROAD TRANSPORT REGULATIONS In accordance with The Road Vehicles Order 2003 No. 1998 Part 3 SPECIAL TYPES FOR AGRICULTURE The Department of Transport required the maximum width of an agricultural machine to be 2.55m or less. Under special circumstances, agricultural machines wider than 2.55m are permitted to use public roads.
  • Page 33: Stickers

    Stickers Quantity Per Image Description Part No Machine High Pressure hydraulic system warning Agriweld Great Britain Operator manual AW_MAN_QR Auto Reset 1 (IF Pressure APPLICABLE)
  • Page 34: Manufacturer's Warranty/Guarantee

    Manufacturer’s Warranty/Guarantee Your Agriweld ASL is covered for a period of 12 months from the date of dispatch (which is recorded on our files) against faulty components and/or bad workmanship. Guarantees for overseas orders will begin when the product reaches its delivery destination as advised on the delivery/collection paperwork.
  • Page 35 CULTIVATION EQUIPMENT – RISK ASSESSMENT Date risk assessment reviewed : April 2025 Next due for review: April 2026 Organisation name: Agriweld Ltd Reviewed by Dawn Foster MACHINERY TYPE: Product RA for arable cultivation equipment, shear bolt/bar and auto reset protected systems on rigid and hydraulic folding models.
  • Page 36 Risk evaluation What are Who might Levels 1-5 Further action be harmed Precautions in place (1 = Low required/notes? hazards? and how? risk, 5 = High risk) competent personnel to perform adjustments or repairs. Normal alterations/maintenance do Falling off Operator manual has not require the operator to climb on instructions including lowering the machine.
  • Page 37 Risk evaluation What are Who might Levels 1-5 Further action be harmed Precautions in place (1 = Low required/notes? hazards? and how? risk, 5 = High risk) Dangers Operator manual states that NO associated ONE SHOULD RIDE OR SIT ON THE Any person See safety section of operator with riding...
  • Page 38 Risk evaluation What are Who might Levels 1-5 Further action be harmed Precautions in place (1 = Low required/notes? hazards? and how? risk, 5 = High risk) changing any parts involved prior to making section of the operator manual depth any changes.
  • Page 39: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and its amending regulations. Unit: ASL – Agriweld Soil Loosener – Minimum Disturbance Toolbar Unit description: A tractor rear linkage mounted toolbar, designed to lift and alleviate soil compaction &...
  • Page 40: Your Notes

    Your notes...

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