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horsch Tiger 3 AS Operating Instructions Manual

horsch Tiger 3 AS Operating Instructions Manual

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Specialists in modern
cultivation and seeding technology
07/2008
HORSCH Tiger
HORSCH Tiger
AS LT MT XL
AS LT MT XL
Operating Instructions
Read carefully prior to starting up!
Keep operating instructions in a safe place!
Art.: 80580202 en

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  • Page 1 Specialists in modern cultivation and seeding technology 07/2008 HORSCH Tiger HORSCH Tiger AS LT MT XL AS LT MT XL Operating Instructions Read carefully prior to starting up! Keep operating instructions in a safe place! Art.: 80580202 en...
  • Page 2 EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EC Directive 98/37/EC HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 D-92421 Schwandorf do solely declare that the product HORSCH Tiger 3 AS from Serial No. 34731250 Tiger 4 AS / rigid 34741250 Tiger 5 AS...
  • Page 3 EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EC Directive 98/37/EC HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 D-92421 Schwandorf do solely declare that the product HORSCH Tiger 3 MT from Serial No. 34631250 Tiger 4 MT 34641250 Tiger 5 MT 34651250 Tiger 6 MT...
  • Page 4 EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EC Directive 98/37/EC HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 D-92421 Schwandorf do solely declare that the product HORSCH Tiger 6 LT from Serial No. 34711250 Tiger 8 LT 34721250 Tiger 6 XL 34811250 which is the subject of this declaration, fully conforms with the pertinent safety and health require- ments specified in EC Directive 98/37/EC.
  • Page 5 I hereby confirm receipt of the operating instructions and spare parts list for the above mentioned machine. I have been instructed by a HORSCH service technician or authorised dealer in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
  • Page 7 ..............Road: ..............Town/City: ..............Tel.: ..............Customer No.: Retailer: ..............Address of HORSCH: HORSCH Maschinen GmbH 92421 Schwandorf, Sitzenhof 1 92401 Schwandorf, Postbox 1038 Tel.: +49 (0) 9431 / 7143-0 Fax: +49 (0) 9431 / 41364 E-mail: info@horsch.com Customer No.: HORSCH: ..............
  • Page 8 Table of contents Setting/Operation ........30 Introduction ..........4 Hitching up / unhitching the machine..30 Foreword ............4 Warranty claims ..........4 Connecting the hydraulic system....31 Intended use ..........5 Folding ............31 Depth setting ..........34 Consequential damage .......5 Authorised operators ........6 Additional equipment .......36 Protective clothing ........6 TopRing Packer ..........36 Bout marker ..........37 Information regarding safety .....7...
  • Page 10 Exchange parts, which require the old part to be returned, are marked with the letter "R". HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- Please return these components cleaned and age or malfunctions resulting from failure to emptied to HORSCH within 4 weeks together comply with the operating instructions.
  • Page 11  Genuine spare parts and accessories from You should therefore check the correct function HORSCH have been specially designed for this and setting of the machine before each use. machine. Spare parts and accessories which are not delivered by us, have not been tested Compensation claims for damages which have or approved by us.
  • Page 12 Authorised operators In these operating instructions Only those persons who have been authorised The operating instructions distinguish between and instructed by the operator may operate the three different types of warning and safety in- machine. Operators must be at least 16 years structions.
  • Page 13 Information regarding No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine! safety The following warnings and safety instructions apply to all sections in these operating instruc- tions. Safety symbols On the machine Stay clear of swinging area Read and adhere to the operat- of retractable and extendible ing instructions before starting machine parts!
  • Page 14 Never reach into areas where The accumulator is charged there is a risk of crushing, as with gas or oil pressure. Dis- long as parts could still be mantle and repair only in strict moving! compliance with the instruc- tions in the technical manual. Do not climb on rotating parts.
  • Page 15 Grease the bearings of the intermediate axle packer and retighten the end nuts. Tiger with DuoDrill equipment: Insert the alu- minium clips on the piston rods before folding.             ...
  • Page 16 The valid road traffic regulations are to be ob- after receiving instructions by employees of the served when travelling on public roads, paths authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. The and areas. machine registration form has to be completed Do not exceed the max. permissible widths and returned to HORSCH.
  • Page 17 Hydraulic connections Changing implements Do not connect hydraulic lines to the tractor, Secure the machine against unintended roll-   before both hydraulic systems (machine and ing! tractor) are de-pressurised. Secure lifted frame parts, under which you will  The hydraulic system is under high pressure. be working, with suitable supports! ...
  • Page 18 Service and maintenance Ensure that regular tests and inspections are  always carried out to schedule, as specified in the operating instructions. Prior to performing maintenance and servicing  work, ensure that the machine is positioned on firm, level ground and that it is properly secured against rolling away.
  • Page 19 Transport / installation Installation Instruction of the operator and initial installation Higher danger of accident during initial instal- of the machine will be carried out by our service lation. Please pay attention to the notes in the engineers or distributors. corresponding chapters.
  • Page 20 Transport Depending on country specific regulations and working width the equipment can be transported on public roads, either attached to a tractor or on a trailer or low loader. The permissible dimensions and weights for  transport must be complied with. The tractor must be big enough, so that ...
  • Page 21 Design and working principle Tiger AS Tiger 6 AS with Pronto TD The HORSCH Tiger AS are characterised by their robust design and the TerraGrip tool carrier for deep cultivation down to 35 cm. The four-beam arrangement and the regular dis-...
  • Page 22 Tiger MT Tiger MT The HORSCH Tiger MT are characterised by their robust design and the TerraGrip tool carrier for deep soil cultivation. With their combination of tines with large cul- tivation discs the Tiger MT is ideally suited for applications in fields with large amounts of even long-fibre harvest residues.
  • Page 23 Tiger LT Tiger LT The HORSCH Tiger LT is most suitable for deep soil cultivation on light to medium soils. With the three-beam arrangement of tines and the tine spacing of 30 cm the Tiger LT is very compact and easy to pull.
  • Page 24 Tiger XL Tiger XL The HORSCH Tiger XL is most suitable for stub- ble processing on all types of soil. The six-beam arrangement with a tine spacing of 16 cm ensures uniform cultivation and mixing of soil with harvest residues.
  • Page 25 Technical data Tiger AS 3 AS 4 AS rigid 4 AS Working width 3,00 4,00 4,00 Length (m) 7,30 7,85 7,85 Transport height (m) 2,10 2,10 3,00 Transport width (m) 3,00 4,00 3,00 Weight (kg) 3400 4300 5000 Nose weight (kg) 1200 1500 1650...
  • Page 26 Tiger MT 3 MT 4 MT 5 MT 6 MT Working width 3,00 4,00 4,80 6,00 Length (m) 8,30 8,55 8,55 8,55 Transport height (m) (with 0,4 m lift) 2,40 2,90 3,20 3,70 Transport width (m) 3,00 3,00 3,00 3,00 Weight (kg) 4100 6500...
  • Page 27 Road lighting equipment Hydraulics Tiger The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries. In the case of injury, consult a doctor immediately. Operation of the hydraulic system requires utmost attention.
  • Page 28 Hydraulics, disc system MT Tiger 3 and 4 AS rigid Z2 Z3 Z1 Hydraulics, disc system Control unit Z2 Z3 Z1 Hydr. coupling Hydr. valve, disc system Pressure gauge Pressure accumulator Hydr. cylinder, disc system (number depending on working width) Lifting and folding hydraulics Tiger 3 and 4 AS rigid Control unit Hydr.
  • Page 29 Hydraulics Tiger 4 - 8 with two-point hitching Z2 Z3 Z1 Hydraulics Tiger 4 - 8 with two-point hitching Control unit Pressure accumulator Hydr. coupling Hydr. cylinder, packer Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname Entw. Hydr. shut-off valve und Klapphydr. mit Zugpendelanh. Einebnungssch. Zwischenringp. 34741200 Hydr.
  • Page 30 Hydraulics Tiger 5, 6 and 8 with drawbar hitching Z2 Z3 Z1 Hydraulics Tiger 4 - 8 with drawbar hitching Control unit Pressure accumulator Hydr. coupling Hydr. cylinder, packer Hydr. shut-off valve Shut-off valve, drawbar Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname Entw. Hydr. cyl. wings Hydr.
  • Page 31 TerraGrip Tines Coulter By standard the TerraGrip tines are fitted with The TerraGrip tine is installed in Tigers AS, narrow coulter points and narrow guide plates. MT and LT. They are very robust and of simple design and most suitable for deep soil cultiva- These are suitable for deep cultivation.
  • Page 32 Goliath Tines Packer The "Goliath" tine is installed in the Tiger XL. The continuous packer levels and compacts The tines are equipped with 5.5 cm wide coul- the soil after the tines. During work it carries ters. the machine and in transport the centre packer serves as undercarriage.
  • Page 33 Disc levelling Setting the depth The cultivation depth must be adjusted to the In order to prevent ridge formation under all operating conditions (working depth of tines, operating conditions, working depths and travel working speed, amount and type of harvest speeds, disc levellers are installed behind the residues) in the field.
  • Page 34 Border discs Maintenance: The bearings are oil filled and therefore main- The outside discs prevent the formation of a tenance free. ridge at both sides of the machine. Disc leveller bearing Border disc Check the discs regularly for clearance, leaks Setting and unrestricted rotation.
  • Page 35 Cultivation discs Tiger MT Support wheels The cultivation discs in the Tiger MT are installed The Tigers are equipped with support wheels in two rows in front of the cultivator tines. as required for the working width. The support The large serrated discs cut large quantities of wheels keep the machine steady and maintain harvest residues and are even able to cope with the working depth in the ground.
  • Page 36 Setting/Operation Parking: Only park the machine on a firm and level  surface. Hitching up / unhitching the With Tiger 4: Plug the road lighting equipment  machine over to working position. Unfold the machine.  Rest the machine on the support. Nobody is to remain between the tractor ...
  • Page 37 Connecting the hydraulic Folding: Tiger 4 Lift the machine;  system Tiger with DuoDrill equipment:  Connect the hydraulic system only after it has Secure the packer roller in lowest position been depressurized on machine and implement with aluminium clips (see "Folding Tiger 4 side.
  • Page 38 Unfolding: Tiger 4 Folding: Tiger 5, 6 and 8 Lift the machine; Lift the machine;   Turn both road lighting equipment carriers. Close both valves for the disc levellers.   With intermediate ring packer: Slide in the outer disc levellers. ...
  • Page 39 Unfolding: Tiger 5, 6 and 8 Folding Tiger 5, 6 and 8 with DuoDrill: With the cultivator is equipped with a DuoDrill Lift the machine;  drill unit, an aluminium clip with a thickness of With TopRing Packer:  50 mm must be added to the hydraulic cylinders open the valve of the packer hydraulics.
  • Page 40 Depth setting Depth setting table: The working depth at the rear is determined by Depth setting Colour combination the aluminium clips on the hydraulic cylinders Working Distance of the packer. depth height The machine is then levelled at the front by the tractor link arms or the drawbar.
  • Page 41 Front depth setting: Lifting out at the headland With smaller working depths the Tiger is only The front depth setting via tractor link arms or lifted out at the rear. With deeper depth set- drawbar is made in the field. tings the machine must also be lifted out at the front.
  • Page 42 Additional equipment If the intermediate ring packer is not required, it can be blocked in transport position with the shut-off valve. TopRing Packer The heavy cast-iron stars of the TopRing Packer The packer pressure control valve is crush the clods between the packer wheels. set to 60 bar and must not be de-ad- The intermediate axle packer is hydraulically justed.
  • Page 43 Bout marker Operation When unfolding the bout markers the control unit The Tigers 4 to 6 can be equipped with a bout needs to be operated, until the bout markers are marker. fully unfolded. Then return the control unit to neutral position. No persons are to remain within the operating range of the bout markers Setting the bout marker disc:...
  • Page 44 Rear drawbar DoubleDisc Packer (Option Tiger 3) A rear drawbar can be attached in order to pull implements, such as HORSCH Optipack AS or The plate-shaped discs are bolted together with DD, behind the Tiger. spacer discs under preload. This preload prevents soil from entering between The hook is designed for HORSCH implements.
  • Page 45 Brake system Hitching-up When hitching up connect the pneumatic brake The drill can be equipped with a hydraulic brake. hose coupling "Brake" (yellow) first and then This brake can be controlled hydraulically or with the pneumatic brake hose coupling "Provision" compressed air.
  • Page 46 The function and state of the brake system must Hydraulic brake The hydraulic brake applies the brake force be checked before any road transportation. from the tractor through a hydraulic cylinder to The brake system must be checked the master brake cylinder. The master brake cylinder directs the pressure hydraulically on to and serviced at regular intervals.
  • Page 47 DuoDrill Seeder Pneumatics: The hoses and components of the pneumatic Tiger 4 - 8 AS machines can be fitted out with system have to be securely and tightly closed. a DuoDrill seeder for the sowing of fine seeds Air losses have a negative influence on the like rapeseed, grass or mustard seed.
  • Page 48 The fan blade and the protective grid have to be Fan motor regularly checked for deposits and cleaned. The return line has to be depressurised when connected to the tractor! Deposits on the protective grid result in block- ages in the seed tubes due to air losses. Return pressure max.
  • Page 49 Tightening fan impeller The imperial screws, type no. 10 - 24 4.6  should only be tightened to max. 6.8 Nm. The tapper lock on the hydraulic motor fan drive The fan has to be tested for even rotation  can loosen due to fluctuations in temperature after tightening.
  • Page 50 Metering unit Various metering rollers are available for the sowing of various seed sizes and amounts. The HORSCH metering unit is composed of only The selection of the rollers is described in the few individual components and can be disman- instructions for the DrillManager.
  • Page 51 The bottom section of the metering unit is closed by the Venturi. In the Venturi the seed is trans- ported by the air flow. While calibrating, the seed is removed from the metering unit through the opening in the Venturi. The cover then has to be closed securely and tightly again.
  • Page 52 Check sealing lip Roller for fine seeding A defective sealing lip or an incorrectly The rotors for fine seeding are made up of cell mounted supporting plate results in wheels, spacers and the drive shaft. incorrect seed rate during sowing. The metering roller is completely pre-assembled The sealing lip should not be ripped or dam- at the factory in order to prevent malfunctions...
  • Page 53 Locks that prevent against rotation have to be The retaining clip should then be slid on. rotated for clearance in the housing when as- In case of correct assembly of the roller, the cell sembling and disassembling the rotors. wheel between the spacers can still just about be rotated freely.
  • Page 54 Rapeseed brushes Metering unit with injector feeder The rapeseed brushes clean the cell wheels in The metering unit in machines with a normal the roller for fine seeding. hopper and injector feeder are equipped with a V2A cover with milled edges. The rapeseed brushes have to be installed in the side cover and checked for function prior to Negative pressure is created on the injector...
  • Page 55 In extreme cases the excess pressure can block Servicing of the metering unit the seed flow in the hopper and result in a seed The metering unit requires no specific servic- stoppage. ing. The metering unit and the drive motor should The function of the pneumatic system be cleaned after the season and checked for and seed placement should therefore...
  • Page 56 Service and maintenance Maintenance intervals The maintenance intervals are determined by many different factors. Follow the safety instructions regarding For instance, not only do the different operating service and maintenance. conditions, climatic conditions, driving and op- erating speeds, dust and type of soil, the seed, Your machine has been designed and assem- fertiliser and dressing used, etc., have an effect bled for maximum performance, economy and...
  • Page 57 Service Lubricating the machine The machine should be lubricated regularly and We at HORSCH want you to be completely satis- each time it is washed with high pressure. fied with your machine and with us. This ensures readiness for use and reduces repair costs and downtimes.
  • Page 58 Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule Tiger 3 - 8 AS LT MT XL After the first few operating hours Work instructions Interval All screwed and plug-in connections Check for tightness and tighten screw connections in operation Intermediate ring packer Retighten the shaft nuts with 1000 Nm daily Tines, tine holders and trip-release Check for condition, tightness and wear...
  • Page 59 Lubrication points Two-point trailer hitch Packer shaft bearing Support wheel Drawbar hitch and safety pin Packer arm bearing TopRing Packer...
  • Page 60 Adjusting the packer bearings The axial clearance between packer and bearing must be adjusted after repair work on packer bearing or packer arm. 10±2 1 2 3 Cultivation disc bearings (MT) Packer bearing Packer pipe Maschine Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname Tiger 5 u. 7 AS Packerlager 34291000 Packer...
  • Page 61 The pictures show the assembly direction of deflectors on tines. Tine arrangement Tiger 4 AS rigid Maschine Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname Tiger 4 AS Scharaufteilung Tine arrangement Tiger 3 AS Tine arrangement Tiger 4 AS Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname Entw . Datum Scharaufteilung aug 08...
  • Page 62 Tine arrangement Tiger 5 AS Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname Scharaufteilung Tine arrangement Tiger 5 MT Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname Scharaufteilung...
  • Page 63 Tine arrangement Tiger 6 AS Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname r 6 AS Scharaufteilung Tine arrangement Tiger 6 LT Tine arrangement Tiger 6 MT Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname 6 LT Scharaufteilung...
  • Page 64 Tine arrangement Tiger 8 AS Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname araufteilung Scharaufteilung Tine arrangement Tiger 8 LT Zeichnung Zeichnungsnummer Dateiname 8 LT Scharaufteilung...
  • Page 65 Bolt tightening torques - metric bolts Bolt tightening torques - metric bolts in Nm Size Pitch Type of bolt - property classes Wheel nuts/ ø mm Wheel bolts 10.9 12.9 0.50 0.70 0.80 10.4 1.00 10.4 15.3 17.9 1.00 11.5 17.2 1.25 13.6...
  • Page 66 Bolt tightening torques - imperial bolts Bolt tightening torques - imperial bolts in Nm Bolt diameter Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 No marking on head 3 markings on head 6 markings on head Inch Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread...

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