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Summary of Contents for AGROWPLOW AP31 Series
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Page 1: Contact Details
AP05 Series AP11 Series AP31 Series AP51 Series AP71 Series AP81 Series AP91 Series Cotton Bed Renovator AGROWPLOW | 55 Wellington St, Molong NSW v20.1 Contact Details Agrowplow Pty Ltd... - Page 2 1300 721 746 Email: agrowplow@agrowplow.com Web: www.agrowplow.com Local Agrowplow Dealer: ‘Prosperity Through Soil Care’ A g r o w p l o w O p e r a t o r s M a n u a l P a g e...
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Page 3: Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual was accurate and up to date at the time of printing. Agrowplow Pty Ltd reserves the right to make subsequent changes to the machine or this manual, where necessary, without notification. -
Page 4: The Owner's Manual
The manual is considered as part of your machine and must remain with the machine when it is sold. Delivery Inspection On delivery of your new Agrowplow please check that the machine is not damaged. In cases of shipping damage, please ask your dealer to arrange for the appropriate claim to be lodged immediately. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
The Owner’s Manual ................................4 Delivery Inspection ................................. 4 Table of Contents ................................5 Table of Figures and Tables ..............................7 Agrowplow – Company Profile ............................8 Safety ..................................9 Shared Responsibility for Safety ........................9 Safe Operation ..............................10 Warning Decals .............................. - Page 6 Trouble Shooting Guide ............................38 Underframe ..............................38 Hydraulics ................................ 39 Specifications ................................40 AP05 ................................. 40 AP11 Series Agrowplow ........................... 41 AP31 Series Agrowplow ........................... 42 AP51 Series Agrowplow ........................... 43 AP71 Series Agrowplow ........................... 44 AP81 Series Agrowplow ........................... 45 AP91 Series Agrowplow ...........................
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Page 7: Table Of Figures And Tables
Table of Figures and Tables Figure 1 Hazardous Machinery Decal ..........................11 Figure 2 Do Not Operate Near Bystanders Decal ......................12 Figure 3 Rotating or Moving Machinery Decal ......................... 12 Figure 4 Hydraulic Fluid Penetration Decal ........................13 Figure 5 Heat Source Decal .............................. 14 Figure 6 Three Point Linkage Decal .......................... -
Page 8: Agrowplow - Company Profile
Agrowplow Pty Ltd is an innovative, soil conscious company committed to developing "Soil Care" products for improved, sustainable agriculture. The founders of Agrowplow had the foresight to see that farmers needed to improve their practices if farming was to be sustainable. -
Page 9: Safety
The dealer will explain the capabilities, safe application, service requirements and restrictions of the machine and demonstrate the safe operation of the machine according to Agrowplow’s instructions. The dealer can also identify unsafe modifications or use of unapproved attachments. -
Page 10: Safe Operation
Agrowplow has made every effort to highlight all risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have a responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at all times in the vicinity of the machine. Owners are advised to keep up to date on safety issues and to communicate these to all users of the machine. -
Page 11: Warning Decals
If you have any queries relating to safety or the operation of any machine contact your Agrowplow dealer immediately. All guards and safety devices must be kept on the machine and maintained in a functional condition. If necessary to remove guards or safety devices for maintenance they must be replaced before commencing operation. - Page 12 If the machine is to be left unattended the hydraulics must be lowered and the engine stopped. This will prevent accidental operation of the machine. 1.3.2. Bystanders Figure 2 Do Not Operate Near Bystanders Decal Do not operate any agricultural machinery near bystanders. Serious injury or death to bystanders could occur if they come in contact with projectiles, chemical spray, fertiliser and/or grain dust and moving machinery.
- Page 13 provided with the machine for safety reasons where practical without compromising machine performance. Ensure these are always fitted during operation. 1.3.4. Hydraulic Fluid Penetration A hydraulic fluid leak can, under high pressure, penetrate a human body Appropriate risk controls must be established to safe guard against hydraulic fluid penetration. All hydraulic machinery should be inspected regularly.
- Page 14 1.3.5. Hot Components During operation hydraulic components such as motors, pumps and valve blocks can become quite warm. Do not touch these components until they have cooled down otherwise serious injury such as burns could result. Figure 5 Heat Source Decal 1.3.6.
- Page 15 Figure 7 Do Not Climb On This Machine Decal Do not ride on, or allow passengers on, the machine. Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted on the machine while it is in operation or being transported. Any platforms and/or steps are provided solely for the purpose of preparing the machine for use.
- Page 16 1.3.8. Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely Figure 10 Chemical Hazard Decal All farm chemicals including fertilisers should be stored, used, handled and disposed of safely and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Read the product label before using, noting any warnings or special cautions, including any protective clothing or equipment that may be required.
- Page 17 Noise can be reduced by eliminating sounds. Isolate noisy operations by making sure that they are carried out away from other people. Provide sound reducing equipment such as a cab on a tractor. Avoid using noisy equipment if possible. Use warning signs to remind people to wear hearing protection and reduce noise. Have staff that work in noisy environments undergo an annual hearing check.
- Page 18 Figure 13 Tyre Inflation Decal An operator must always face the tyre tread from the side and not from the face and no operator should stand in the blast trajectory of any tyre during inflation. The blast trajectory is the area in front of the wheel face. Tyre explosion may be due to: •...
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Page 19: Ergonomic Safety
Contact with overhead power lines or other electrical supplies or devices can cause serious injury or death. Avoid contact with these objects at all times. Look Up and Live! 1.3.13. Raised Wings Figure 15 Raised Wing Decal A failure of the wings mechanical lock or a failure in the hydraulic circuit can cause the rapid collapse of the wing itself. -
Page 20: Maintenance
• Use due care when adjusting or maintaining any aspect of the Agrowplow. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. A g r o w p l o w O p e r a t o r s M a n u a l... -
Page 21: Transporting The Machine
• Do not transport an Agrowplow with a vehicle of less gross mass than that of the Agrowplow being towed. Transporting with a smaller lead vehicle will result in loss of implement control and cause serious damage or injury. -
Page 22: Risk Assessment
Lowering the Agrowplow to the ground will also relieve pressure from the hydraulic circuit making it safer and easier to connect and disconnect the hydraulic couplings. • Always place chocks behind and in front of the wheels to prevent accidental movement on the machine. - Page 23 CAUSE OF HAZARD RISK CONTROL HAZARD TYPE RISK Determine and apply appropriate risk Is there a potential for injury What is the cause or source ASSESS controls after considering Hierarchy or illness due to … of the hazard … RATING of Risk Control CRUSHING Attachment of machinery to...
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Page 24: Operational Expectations And Limitations
Inspection (PDI) Reports At the time and point of delivery an Agrowplow dealer or salesperson must present the SUI & PDI documents to the purchaser as a record of the installation process. This should be the result of a face to face installation. The intended purpose for the machine is to be discussed and confirmed including: •... -
Page 25: Machine Setup
6. Retighten the locking collar on the top link after completing adjustments. It is very important that the Agrowplow be levelled correctly to achieve good results. Set up the front and rear shanks so they are working at the same depth. -
Page 26: Working Depth
3. Retighten the locking collar on the levelling tube when adjustments are completed. It is very important that the Agrowplow be levelled correctly to achieve good results. Ensure that the front and rear shanks are working at the same depth. -
Page 27: Operating Speed
Optional - Mulch Blades The Agrowplow can be fitted with Mulch Blades to allow for deep ripping and a weed kill in one pass while still maintaining minimal surface disturbance. Mulch Blades should not be used too deep as the blades will not cut the root system. - Page 28 • Be aware or immovable objects, as some coulter assemblies are not fitted with a protection device. The Agrowplow can be equipped with either plain or fluted coulters. Key factors to consider when choosing the type of coulter are: •...
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Page 29: Undercarriage Set Up
Rigid Shear Pin Shanks Rigid Shear Pin shanks are available on all models in the Agrowplow range. Shank protection is via a shear pin inserted in lieu of one of the mounting bolts at the top of the shank. These shear pins are designed to fail at a predetermined force. - Page 30 The accumulator bladder may also get pinched by the accumulator spring valve. This will cause premature wear of the shanks and possible accumulator failure. Agrowplow will not be held responsible for any failure, injury or death resulting from the operation outside of these parameters.
- Page 31 4.2.3. Priming the Hydraulic Recoil Circuit Before commencing operation the hydraulic circuit of the Agrowplow must be primed. The procedure is as follows: 1. Fold the wings down (if applicable). 2. Open the shut off valve so oil can flow to and from the tractor.
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Page 32: Plough Operation
Consider these issues with respect to your own experience and knowledge of your land and application. The Agrowplow is part of a broader farming system – the ‘Soil Care System of Farming’. This may include crop rotations with different varieties, cereals or legumes and even break crops. -
Page 33: Specific Conditions
If the soil breaks into a ‘crumb’ structure it is ready to work. If the pile appears dry, cloddy and dusty or if it doesn’t break up and appears glazed on the surface then the soil is not ready for the Agrowplow and will need to dry out or get wetter accordingly. -
Page 34: Suggested Parameters
your machine. Dry and compacted conditions can lead to specific issues for the hydraulic recoil assembly. While in operation listen for a chattering or shuddering effect caused by the shank repeatedly recoiling by an inch or so and then snapping back into position. Prolonged exposure to this form of shuddering has been shown to cause wear to the shank assembly bushes, hydraulic cylinder and in some cases breakages. -
Page 35: Maintenance
6. Maintenance The Agrowplow is an extremely robust and durable machine and will give many years of service with simple routine maintenance. Relevant spare parts manuals can be found on the Agrowplow website under ‘Spares and Manuals’, see: http://www.agrowplow.com.au/agrowplow-spare-parts-manual Pre-Operation Check Check the following points before operation: •... - Page 36 840 (620) 1070 (798) Table 5 Wheel Nut Torque Chart Agrowplow does not warrant faults relating to wheel nut tightness. It is the responsibility of the operator to check and maintain wheel nut torque on a regular basis. 6.1.1. Standard Torque Chart...
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Page 37: Replacing Blades
The Shin Guard is used to protect the front base of the shank from excessive wear. The procedure for changing the Shin Guard is as follows: 1. Place the Agrowplow on a hard surface and lift to the highest position and secure using the ram safety stoppers. 2. Turn the tractor off. -
Page 38: Trouble Shooting Guide
Blunt Coulters Sharpen or replace coulters Wait for rain or irrigate Soil is too dry Not working deep enough Lower Agrowplow to work below the High blade wear compacted layer Highly abrasive soil Use tungsten tipped points Level the Agrowplow... -
Page 39: Hydraulics
Hydraulics The Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Hydraulics not primed Prime hydraulic system Uneven lift Air in hydraulic hose Bleed air from system Poor lift response Add oil according to tractor operation manual Low oil level in tractor Air in circuit Bleed air from system Loose hydraulic connections Tighten hydraulic connections... -
Page 40: Specifications
8. Specifications AP05 Model AP05 No of Shanks 600mm – 900mm 450mm – 600mm Shank Spacing 600mm with stubs Number of Toolbars 24" #8 Shank Style, Rigid Shear Pin Shank Specs 1100kg (2400lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade 2000mm – 2700mm 1800mm –... -
Page 41: Ap11 Series Agrowplow
AP11 Series Agrowplow Model AP11 No of Shanks Shank Spacing 330mm (13") Number of Toolbars Toolbar Spacing #8 Shank, Rigid Shear Pin Shank Specs 1100kg (2400lb) Breakout at Blade 1.65m (5’ 5”) 2.31m (7’ 7”) Working Width 2.1m (6’ 10”) 2.75m (9’) -
Page 42: Ap31 Series Agrowplow
AP31 Series Agrowplow Model AP31 No of Shanks Shank Spacing 330mm (13") Number of Toolbars Toolbar Spacing 1.15m 24" #8 Shank Style, Rigid Shear Pin Shank Specs 1100kg (2400lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade 24" #8 Shank Style, Hydraulic Recoil Shank Specs 900kg (2000lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade 2.97m (9’... -
Page 43: Ap51 Series Agrowplow
AP51 Series Agrowplow Model AP51 No of Shanks Shank Spacing Number of Toolbars Toolbar Spacing 1.35m #9 Shank Style Rigid Shear Pin Shank Specs 4800kg (10560lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade #9 Shank Style Hydraulic Recoil Shank Specs 1850kg (4070lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade 3.42m (11’... -
Page 44: Ap71 Series Agrowplow
AP71 Series Agrowplow Model AP71 No of Shanks 409mm (1’ 4”) 400 (1’ 4”) Shank Spacing Number of Toolbars Toolbar Spacing 1.875m #9 Shank, Rigid Shear Pin Shank Specs 4800kg (10560lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade #9 Shank, Hydraulic Recoil Shank Specs 1850kg (4070lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade 4.5m (14’... -
Page 45: Ap81 Series Agrowplow
AP81 Series Agrowplow Model AP81 No. of Shanks 529mm (20.83”) 529mm (20.83”) 522mm (20.55”) Shank Spacing Number of tool bars #9 Shank Style, Rigid Shear Pin Shank Specs 4800kg (10560lb) Maximum Breakout at Blade #9 Shank Style, Hydraulic Recoil Shank Specs... -
Page 46: Ap91 Series Agrowplow
AP91 Series Agrowplow Model AP91 11 Rows with 17 Rows with 23 Rows with No. of Shanks 16 Shanks 26 Shanks 34 Shanks 545mm (21.46”) 529mm (20.83”) 522mm (20.55”) Shank Spacing Number of tool bars #9 Shank Style, Rigid Shear Pin Shank Specs... -
Page 47: Cotton Bed Renovator
Cotton Bed Renovator Model Working Width 4m (13' 2") 6m (20') 8m (26' 3") Side or Centre Bust Side Centre Side Centre Side Centre Number of Shanks Number of Furrowers Number of tool bars Shank Protection Rigid Shear Pin Transport Width 5.1m (16' 9") 6.7m (21' 11") 9.2m (30' 2") -
Page 48: Warranty
The Safe Use Inspection (SUI) and Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Forms must be filled in and returned to Agrowplow by the Dealer or Agrowplow representative within seven days of delivery and installation of the unit. By signing the SUI &... - Page 49 Agrowplow and its Dealers are not responsible or liable for any such expenses. Clean-up Time Agrowplow does not pay for cleaning the products, parts, accessories or work area before or after the warranty repair. Clean-up time is affected primarily by the application or conditions in which the unit is operated and maintained.
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