PREFACE Dear customer, The agricultural machine you have purchased is a high-quality product of Farmet a.s. Česká Skalice. You can fully utilise the advantages of your machine after thoroughly studying the operating manual. The serial number of the machine is punched on the production label and written in the operating manual (Your Machine Characteristics).
MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS 1 MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS • The machine is designed for soil ploughing up to a depth of 13 cm (5,12 in) when agricultural soil cultivation. Another type of use exceeding the determined purpose is forbidden. • The machine is only operated by one person – the tractor driver. •...
MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS 1.1 Technical parameters SOFTER 2,5 N SOFTER 3,5 N PARAMETERS SOFTER 3 N Working width 2,55 m (8,37 ft) 3 m (9,84 ft) 3,5 m (11,48 ft) Transport width 2,55 m (8,37 ft) 3 m (9,84 ft)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The machine is made in accordance with the latest equipment state and approved safety • regulations. However, dangers of user or third person injury or machine damage or creation of other material damage may arise during use. Use the machine only in a technically sound condition, in accordance with its purpose, •...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The operator must not consume alcohol, medicines, narcotic and hallucinogenic • substances that decrease his attention and coordination capabilities while using the machine. If the operator must use medicines prescribed by a physician or uses freely sold medicines, he must be informed by a physician, whether he is capable of responsible and safe operation of the machine under these circumstances.
MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS 3 MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS • The transport means designed for machine transport must have the load capacity minimally identical with the weight of the transported machine. The total weight of the machine is stated on the production label.
MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT 4 MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT The lifting equipment and tying means designed for handling of the machine must have their • load capacity at least identical with the weight of the handled machine. Machine fastening for handling may only be performed in places designed for that and •...
WORK SAFETY LABELS 5 WORK SAFETY LABELS The warning safety labels protect the operating staff The following applies in general : • Strictly observe the warning safety labels. • All safety instructions also apply to other users. • If the “SAFETY LABEL” located on the machine gets damaged or destroyed, THE OPERATING STAFF MUST REPLACE THE LABEL WITH A NEW ONE !!! •...
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WORK SAFETY LABELS Travelling and transport on the machine structure P 37 H is strictly forbidden. When working and transporting the machine, P 39 H maintain safe distance from the electric appliances The pressure vessel is under gas and oil pressure. P 42 H Execute disassembly and repairs only according to the instructions in the manual.
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WORK SAFETY LABELS Fig. 1 - Location of safety labels on the machine 15 | 37...
DESCRIPTION 6 DESCRIPTION The SOFTER 2,5; 3 - 3,5 N machine is structurally designed as a mounted machine. The disc plough-har- row consists of a three-point suspension TPS 2 and 3, frame fitted with working discs in two rows. The discs of the SOFTER machines are secured with automatic rubber safeguards.
MACHINE ASSEMBLY AT THE CUSTOMER 7 MACHINE ASSEMBLY AT THE CUSTOMER • The operator must perform the assembly according to the instructions of the producer, best in cooperation with the expert servicing technician determined by the producer. • The operator must secure a functional test of all assembled parts after the completion of the machine assembly.
COMMISSIONING 8 COMMISSIONING • Before taking over the machine, test and check, whether damage occurred during transport and whether all parts contained in the bill of delivery were supplied. • Before commissioning the machine, carefully read this operating manual, especially Chapters 1–5.
• The table of requirements for the towing means for work with the machine : SOFTER 2,5 N 65 - 100 kW (90-140 HP) Requirement for the tractor 80 - 120 kW (105-160 HP)
MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS 9 MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS Transport Position of the machine • Connect the machine by suspending on the tractor using the three-point suspension equipment. • Turn over the rear twin roller and secure it with the stopper (Fig. see below) – only if the machine is equipped with the rear twin roller.
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT • Disc plough-harrow is attached to the three-point suspension in the usual way. The lower arms of the hydraulic system must be at the same height from the ground. The working depth of the discs is provided in the technical parameters in Tab.1. The working depth range could be reduced due to wear on the discs.
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10.1 Adjusting the working depth of the machine 1. If the machine is fitted with a double-roller, remove the pin securing the roller during transport. 1 – Working position 2 – Transport position 2. Set the working depth of the machine by the lower pin on the slot link of the rear frame of the roller according to Tabl.(see below).
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MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 130 / 5,12 3. By positioning the tractor lower arms and adjusting the third point bar of the tractor, the longitudinal plane of the machine is set, and thus an even working depth of the first and second row of the discs is secured.
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10.2 Setting side deflectors and edge discs • According to the type and quantity of plant residues, it is necessary to set the side deflectors. Options for side deflector settings • The position of the edge discs is adjustable and they allow different recess against other discs. The adjustment is executed so that the working depth of the edge discs is lower (approx ½...
MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11 MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Observe the safety instructions for treatment and maintenance. • If it is necessary to weld during the repair and have the machine connected to the tractor, it must have disconnected supply cables from the alternator and the accumulator. •...
MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11.1 Replacement of the working roller bearings • Always follow the safety regulations and directives when replacing the bearings of rollers. • The machine must be aggregated with the tractor according to Chapter “8.1” when replacing the bearings.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11.1.1 Using the tool for bearing disassembly and assembly • The location of the equipment on the machine can be found in the spare parts catalogue. Tool parts 1 – Part for disassembling the bearing ring 2 –...
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MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11.1.1.1 Complete bearing disassembly • Procedure: 1. Mount and screw the tool pin onto the cylinder pin 2. Screw the tool body in, insert the part for bearing disassembly and mount onto the bearing using the nuts 3.
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MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11.1.1.2 Disassembly of the ring • Procedure: 1. Mount and screw the tool pin onto the cylinder pin 2. Screw the tool body, mount the part for disassembling the bearing, mount the part for disassembling the ring and attach it using the nuts 3.
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MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11.1.1.3 Assembling bearings onto pins • Procedure: 1. Mount and screw the tool pin onto the cylinder pin 2. Mount the bearing + liner and screw the tool body in 3. Assemble the bearing by screwing the tool body using spanner size 36 30 | 37...
MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11.1.2 Using spacers The spacers are used for defining production tolerances. Therefore, they do not have to be always used. • Mount the house bearings to the rollers • Insert the roller with the bearings between the frame side plates and assess whether you need to use the SPACERS 1 –...
MACHINE STORAGE 12 MACHINE STORAGE Long-term machine shutdown: • Store the machine on a flat and solid surface with sufficient load capacity. • Clean the machine before storing and conserve so that it is not damaged in any way during storage. Pay special attention to all marked lubrication points and properly lubricate them according to the lubrication plan.
MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 13 MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE • The machine is completely maintenance free when it comes to lubrication. Therefore, it is not necessary to lubricate the machine. 33 | 37...
MACHINE DISPOSAL AFTER SERVICE LIFE EXPIRY 15 MACHINE DISPOSAL AFTER SERVICE LIFE EXPIRY • The operator must secure during machine disposal that steel parts and parts, in which hydraulic oil or lubricating grease moves are differentiated. • Steel parts must be cut by the operator while observing safety regulations and handed over to the secondary raw material collection point.
(buyer). The registration must be completed by the seller (sales representative) on the My Farmet online portal. Upon correct registration, the end user will gain access to the My Farmet portal and all the benefits of the extended warranty.
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SERVICING AND WARRANTY CONDITIONS 37 | 37...
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