Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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Summarization of Contents
1 Introduction
Warning notes
Explains signal words and symbols used in the manual for warnings.
Instructions
Details symbols for actions and their steps.
2 Safety and responsibility
Operating Instructions
Stresses the importance of following manual instructions for safety.
Qualification of personnel
Outlines minimum requirements for machine operators.
Personal protective outfit
Lists essential PPE for safe operation.
Safety in traffic
Covers safe transport and road travel requirements.
Safety in operation
General rules for safe machine operation.
Propshaft / PTO-shaft
Safety precautions for the PTO shaft connection.
Use in the field
Guidelines for safe and effective field operation.
Care and maintenance
Importance of proper upkeep for safety and longevity.
Danger zone
Identifies hazardous areas around the machine.
3 Commissioning
Delivery
Procedures for receiving the machine.
Transport
Guidelines for transporting the machine.
Installation
Steps for initial machine setup.
4 Technical Data
Technical data
Specifications for different machine models.
Requirements on the tractor
Tractor compatibility and connection details.
5 Attachment
Overview
Identifies major components of the machine.
Lighting
Information on machine lighting system and safety.
Hydraulics
Information on hydraulic system operation and safety.
6 Operation
Connecting / Parking
Procedures for attaching and parking the machine.
Transport position
How to set up the machine for transport.
Parking
Steps for safely parking the machine.
Folding
General safety procedures for machine folding.
Unfolding
Steps and safety precautions for unfolding the machine.
Folding in
Steps and safety precautions for folding the machine.
Use in the field
Instructions for operating the machine in the field.
Work instructions
Specific guidance for field tasks.
Checks
Pre-operation checks for machine readiness.
7 Pneumatic system
Overview
General description of the pneumatic system.
Central distributor (MTS)
Details on the seed distribution system.
Fertiliser equipment
Description of the fertiliser placement system.
Fertiliser fan with direct drive
How the fertiliser fan is driven.
Checks and maintenance
Maintenance tasks for the pneumatic system.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions for the pneumatic system.
8 Drill unit
Components
Identifies parts of the drill unit.
Coulter discs
Details on coulter disc function and adjustment.
Depth guide wheels
Function and adjustment of depth guide wheels.
Setting the drilling depth
How to adjust the planting depth.
Trap rollers
Function and adjustment of trap rollers.
Press rollers
Details on press roller types and adjustment.
9 Coulter pressure
Hydraulic coulter pressure
Adjustment of coulter pressure using hydraulics.
Mechanical coulter pressure
Adjustment of coulter pressure using springs.
10 AirVac single grain metering system
Overview
Introduction to the AirVac metering system.
Components
Key parts of the AirVac system.
Metering unit
Detailed description of the metering unit.
Downpipe
Function and installation of the downpipe.
Operating the metering system
General guidelines for system operation.
Changing and adjusting components
Procedures for component replacement and adjustment.
Adjusting the metering disc
How to adjust the metering disc.
Adjusting the metering unit
Steps for fine-tuning the metering unit.
Checking the settings
Procedures for verifying system settings.
Cleaning the metering unit
How to clean the metering unit.
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common metering system issues.
11 Single-disc fertiliser coulter
Depth setting
Adjusting the depth for fertiliser placement.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic cylinder adjustments for coulters.
Use in the field
Field operation guidelines for the coulter.
12 Twin disc fertiliser coulter
Adjusting the placement depth
How to set the fertiliser placement depth.
14 Metering unit
Metering unit
Overview of the metering unit assembly.
Rotors
Description of different rotors for seed metering.
Adjusting the sealing lip
How to adjust the sealing lip for accurate metering.
Maintenance of metering unit
Routine maintenance for the metering unit.
15 Optional equipment
Micro-granular compound facility
Description of the micro-granular system.
Changing the metering augers
How to change metering augers.
Seed calibration
Steps for calibrating the metering unit for seeds.
Adjusting the air volume
How to set the correct air flow for granulate.
Brake system
Overview of the machine's brake system.
Filling auger
Operation and safety of the filling auger.
Care and maintenance
Maintenance for the filling auger.
16 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Common problems and solutions for the machine.
17 Care and maintenance
Maintenance overview
General guide to maintenance intervals.
Before the season
Maintenance tasks to perform before the season.
During the season
Routine maintenance tasks during the operating season.
At the end of the season
Maintenance tasks for winter storage.
Changing wheels
Procedure for changing machine wheels.
Lubricating the machine
Lubrication points and schedule.
Clean the machine
Instructions for cleaning the machine.
Machine storage
Steps for storing the machine for extended periods.
19 Appendix
Selecting the metering auger
Guide to choosing the correct metering auger.
Tightening torque
Specifications for screw and nut tightening.
Adapting the propshaft
How to adjust the propshaft length.
Shortening the propshaft
Detailed steps for propshaft shortening.
Mechanical telescopic axle (workshop work)
Adjustments for the telescopic axle.
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