horsch Express 4 KR Operating Instructions Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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- Translation of the Original Operating Instructions -
Machine Identication
The corresponding data is to be entered into the list below upon
receiving the machine:
Serial number: ..................................................
Machine type: ...................................................
Year of construction: ........................................
Initial installation: ..............................................
Fittings: .............................................................
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Publication date of Operation Manual:
Latest change:
Address of Retailer: Name: ......................................................................
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 / 7143-9200
E-mail: info@horsch.com
Customer No.:
HORSCH: ......................................................................
Conrmation of receipt of machinery
Warranty claims become only eective when the rst use of the machine is reported to HORSCH
Maschinen GmbH within a week.
At www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down-
load for this purpose (not available in all languages).
By clicking on Send – depending on the email program installed – a mail draft with the completed
form is generated automatically. Alternatively, the form can be sent as email attachment to machine.
registration@horsch.com.
A dierent form of registration (postal mail, by fax, etc.) is not allowed for.
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Express 4 KR
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EG-Konformitätserklärung
Die
HORSCH Maschinen GmbH
Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf
erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt:
Maschine:
Typ:
den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie
2006/42/EG entspricht.
Schwandorf, 04.09.2017 Klaus Winkler
Dokumentationsbevollmächtigter
_________________________ _________________________
Michael Horsch Philipp Horsch
Geschäftsführer Geschäftsführer
Sämaschine
Express 4 KR
Translation of EC Declaration of Conformity
(Directive 2006/42/EC)
The manufacturer HORSCH Maschinen GmbH
Sitzenhof 1
D-92421 Schwandorf
hereby declares that the product
Machine designation: Drill
Machine type: Express 4 KR
this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements
of the EC directive 2006/42/EC.
Schwandorf, 04/09/2017 Klaus Winkler
Documentation Representative
Michael Horsch Philipp Horsch
Managing director Managing director
Table of contents
Introduction ...................................................4
Foreword ........................................................4
Notes on representation .................................4
Service............................................................5
Warranty claim processing .............................5
Consequential damage...................................5
Safety and responsibility .............................6
Intended use ...................................................6
Qualication of personnel ...............................7
Children in danger ..........................................7
Personal protective outt ................................8
Safety in trac ................................................8
Safety in operation..........................................9
Fertiliser and dressed seed ..........................12
Environmental protection ..............................12
Retrotting and conversions .........................12
Care and maintenance .................................13
Danger zone .................................................14
Safety stickers ..............................................15
Commissioning ...........................................18
Delivery.........................................................18
Transport ......................................................18
Installation ....................................................18
Technical data .............................................19
Type plate .....................................................19
Requirements on the tractor .........................20
Requirements on the front implement ..........21
Calculating the ballasting..............................22
Structure......................................................24
Overview.......................................................24
Hydraulics .....................................................25
Lighting .........................................................27
Instruction stickers ........................................27
Operation .....................................................28
Commissioning / Tractor change ..................28
Adapting the propshaft...............................28
Connecting/Parking ......................................30
Transport position ......................................31
Parking .......................................................32
Wings .........................................................33
Use in the eld ..............................................33
Blockage of the rotors ................................35
Checks .......................................................35
Power harrow ...............................................36
Adjusting the working depth of
the power harrow .......................................36
Setting the rotor speed ..............................37
Adjusting the deector rail .........................39
Tines .............................................................40
Packer roller .................................................43
Trapezoid Ring Packer ..............................43
Adjusting the scrapers ...............................43
Dam harrow ...............................................44
Coulter ..........................................................45
Overview ....................................................45
Depth setting ..............................................48
Coulter pressure ........................................48
Correlation .................................................49
Tightening torques on the coulter ..............49
Track loosening tines (option) ......................50
Troubleshooting .........................................51
Care and Maintenance ...............................52
Cleaning .......................................................52
Maintenance intervals...................................52
Storage .........................................................53
Maintenance overview ..................................54
Oil change ..................................................58
Waste disposal ...........................................60
Appendix .....................................................61
Tightening torques ........................................61
Pneumatics - hose arrangement ..................63
Cam shut-down clutch ..................................64
Adjusting the propshaft .................................67
Determine the operating lengths................67
Shortening the propshaft ...........................68
Index ............................................................71
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3
Introduction
Foreword
Before commissioning the machine, read and
strictly comply with the operating instructions. In
doing so, you will avoid accidents, reduce repair
costs and downtime and increase the reliability
and service life of your machine. Pay attention
to the safety notes!
HORSCH will not assume liability for any damage or malfunctions resulting from failure of
complying with the operating instructions.
These operating instructions will assist you in
getting to know your machine and using it correctly for its intended purposes.
The operating instructions must be read and
strictly adhered to by all persons working on or
with the machine e.g.:
• Operation (including preparation, fault recti-
cation during work, care)
• Maintenance (maintenance, inspection)
• Transport
The trained personnel of our service and sales
partners will train and instruct you in the operation and care of your machine. By submitting the
acknowledgement of receipt you have conrmed
proper acceptance of the machine.
The warranty period starts with the date of
delivery.
We reserve the right to alter illustrations as well
as technical data and weights contained in these
operating instructions for the purpose of improving the machine.
The illustrations in these operating instructions
show dierent versions of the implement and
dierent equipment variants.
Notes on representation
Warning notes
These operating instructions distinguish be-
tween three dierent types of warning notes.
The following signal words with warning sym-
bols are used:
DANGER
Highlights a danger that will lead to death or
severe injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING
Highlights a danger that may lead to death or
severe injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
Highlights a danger that can lead to injuries if
not avoided.
Please read the warning notes given in these
operating instructions!
Instructions
NOTE
Identies important notes.
Take-action instructions are indicated by arrow
points:
¾ ...
¾ Keep the order of the instructions. Alternatively,
instructions may be numbered consecutively.
The designations right, left, front and rear apply as
seen in travel direction.
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Service
HORSCH Company would like you to be completely satisfied with your machine and our
services.
If you encounter any problems, please feel free
to contact your sales partner.
The service sta of our sales partners and the
service employees at HORSCH will always be
available to assist you.
In order to be able to solve technical problems
as quickly as possible, we ask you kindly to
support us.
Please help the service personnel by providing
the following information to avoid unnecessary
queries.
• Customer number
• Name of customer representative
• Name and address
• Machine model and serial number
• Purchasing date and operating hours or area
performance
• Type of problem
Warranty claim
processing
Warranty claim forms must be submitted to
HORSCH through your local HORSCH sales
partner.
Consequential damage
The machine has been manufactured by
HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite
the intended use deviations in placing quantity
up to total failure may be caused by e.g.:
• damage caused by external inuences
• wear of wear items
• missing or damaged cultivation tools
• incorrect travel speeds
• incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect connec-
tion, non-observance of setting tables)
• failure to comply with the operating instruc-
tions
• neglect and improper care and maintenance
Therefore, it is crucial to always check your machine before and during use for correct operation
and adequate application accuracy.
Compensation claims for damages that have
not occurred on the machine are excluded. This
also means that any liability for consequential
damages caused by travel and operating faults
is excluded.
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Safety and
responsibility
The following warnings and safety notes apply
to all sections in these operating instructions.
The machine has been built in accordance with
latest technical standards and generally accepted safety regulations. However, risks for
life and limb of the operator or third parties and
impairment of the machine or other material assets can occur during use.
Please read and comply with the following safety
notes, before you start to use the machine!
Intended use
The machine is intended for normal use in drilling and/or tillage in accordance with agricultural
practice. Any other use or use beyond the intended use, e.g. as transport means, is considered unintended use and can lead to persons
being severely or fatally injured.
HORSCH will not assume liability whatsoever
for damage resulting from unintended use. The
risk will be borne solely by the user.
The respective accident prevention regulations
of the agricultural liability associations and other
generally recognised safety-related, occupa-
tional medical and road trac regulations are
to be adhered to.
The machine must only be operated in a technically perfect condition and in a safety and danger
conscious manner!
Faults, particularly those which impair safety,
must be remedied immediately.
The machine must only be operated, serviced
and repaired by persons who are familiar with
it and have been made aware of the dangers
involved, see “Qualication of personnel”.
Spare parts
Genuine spare parts and accessories from
HORSCH have been specially designed for this
machine.
Spare parts and accessories which are not delivered by us have not been tested or approved
by us.
Installation or use of non-original HORSCH
products may have a detrimental effect on
specic design features of the machine and
impair the safety of machine operators and the
machine itself.
HORSCH will not assume liability whatsoever for
damage resulting from the use of non-original
parts and accessories.
If the component to be replaced is marked with
a safety sticker, these stickers must also be
ordered and attached to the spare part.
Operating Instructions
Intended use also includes strict compliance with
the operating instructions and adherence to the
operating, maintenance and repair instructions
specied by the manufacturer.
The operating instructions are a part of the
machine!
The machine is solely intended for use as described in the operating instructions. Failure to
comply with the operating instructions can result
in severe or even fatal physical injuries.
¾ Read and follow the corresponding sections
in the operating instructions before starting
work.
¾ Store the operating instructions and keep for
future use.
¾ Pass the operating instructions on to a later
user. When selling on into countries with different languages, pass on in the corresponding
ocial language.
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Qualication of personnel
Unintended use of the machine can lead to severe or even fatal physical injuries. In order to
prevent accidents, each person involved in work
with the machine must meet the following general
minimum requirements:
¾ The person must be physically able to keep
the machine under control.
¾ The person is able to perform work with the
machine safely within the scope of these operating instructions.
¾ The person is acquainted with the function of
the machine within the scope of its work and
is able to assess and avoid any work related
dangers. The person is able to recognize and
avoid work related dangers.
¾ The person has understood the operating
instructions and is able to implement the information given in the operating instructions
accordingly.
¾ The person is fully familiar with the safe opera-
tion of the vehicle.
¾ The person knows all applicable road trac
regulations and is in possession of a valid
driving permit for road travel.
¾ A person being instructed must only work with
or on the machine under the supervision of
an experienced person.
The owner of the machine must
¾ regulate the area of responsibility, compe-
tence and monitoring of personnel.
¾ if necessary train and instruct the personnel.
¾ make the operating instructions accessible for
the machine operator.
¾ ensure that the operator has read and under-
stood the operating instructions.
Groups of operators
Persons who work with the machine must have
been trained for the dierent activities involved.
Instructed operators
These persons must have been trained for
their respective activities by the owner or other
qualied experts. This refers to the following
activities:
• Road transportation
• Application and set-up work
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting and repair
Operators trained by HORSCH
Furthermore, for certain activities the corresponding personnel must have been trained by
service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to
the following activities:
• Loading and transport
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting and repair
• Waste disposal
Certain work concerning maintenance and repair
must only be carried out by an expert workshop.
Such work is identied with the additional comment “Workshop work”.
Children in danger
Children are not able to assess dangers and may
behave unpredictably. Children are therefore
especially endangered:
¾ Keep children away from the machine.
¾ Especially before drive o and before trigger-
ing machine movements you must make sure
that the danger zone is free of children.
¾ Shut down the tractor before leaving it.
Children can trigger dangerous machine
movements. An insuciently secured machine parked without being attended poses
a danger for playing children!
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Personal protective outt
Missing or incomplete protective equipment
increases the risk of health damage. Personal
protective equipment includes, e.g.:
¾ tight tting clothes / protective clothing, pos-
sibly a hair net
¾ safety shoes, protective gloves
¾ safety goggles to protect the eyes against
dust or spray, when working with fertiliser or
liquid fertiliser (follow the instructions of the
fertiliser manufacturer)
¾ respirator masks and protective gloves when
handling dressing or dressed seed (follow
the instructions of the pickling agent manufacturers)
¾ Determine the personal protective equipment
for the corresponding work place.
¾ Provide effective protective equipment in
proper condition.
¾ Never wear rings, bracelets or other jewellery.
Safety in trac
DANGER
No passengers are allowed to ride on the
machine!
¾ Pay attention to the permissible transport
widths and heights. Pay attention to the transport height when passing under bridges and
low hanging overhead power lines.
¾ Do not exceed the permissible axle load, tyre
load bearing capacity and total weight, in or-
der to ensure sucient steering and braking
capabilities. The front axle must be loaded
with at least 20 % of the tractor weight.
¾ For machines without brake select the weight
of the tractor and the speed so that the machine can be managed securely under all
conditions.
For road transport the machine must be set to
transport position. The machine must have been
folded up and secured, see chapter “Folding”
and “Connecting and transport position”.
¾ Clean soil from the folding areas before fold-
ing up. Otherwise there could be damage to
the mechanics.
¾ If present: Secure the hydraulic cylinders on
undercarriage and drawbar in transport position against uncontrolled movements using
aluminium clips, see chapter “Connecting and
transport position”.
¾ Assemble lighting, warning and protective
features and check the function.
¾ Before road travel clean the entire machine
from picked up dirt.
Handling is aected by the connected equipment.
¾ Consider the wide overhang and the centrifu-
gal mass of the implement as well as the lling
capacities, especially when cornering.
Raised machine (Three-point hydraulics):
¾ Consider the limited stability and steering
capability of the tractor.
Pay attention to the permissible top
speed in accordance with the type approval for transport on public roads!
The specications in the type approval
document or in the technical data are
decisive for the design dependent top
speed.
Always match the travel mode to the
road conditions to avoid accidents and
damage to the undercarriage.
Consider your personal abilities, carriage
way, trac, sight and weather conditions.
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Safety in operation
Commissioning
The operational safety of the machine cannot be
guaranteed without orderly performed commissioning. This can lead to accidents with severe
or even fatal physical injuries.
¾ The machine must only be put into operation
after receiving instructions by employees of
the authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee.
¾ The machine registration form must be com-
pleted and returned to HORSCH.
All protective features and safety equipment,
such as detachable protective devices (wheel
chocks, etc.), must be correctly in place and
reliably functioning before the machine is put
into operation.
¾ Check nuts and bolts, especially the ones on
wheels and cultivation tools regularly for tight
t and retighten if necessary.
¾ Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals,
see maintenance overview.
Damage to the machine
Damage to the machine can impair the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents. This can lead to severe or even fatal
physical injuries.
The following machine parts are particularly
important for safety:
¾ Hydraulics
¾ Brakes (if available)
¾ Connecting features
¾ Protective features
¾ Lighting
If in doubt about the safety-relevant status of
the machine, e.g. in case of leaking operating
uids, visible damage or unexpected changes
in travel behaviour:
¾ Immediately shut down and secure the ma-
chine.
¾ If possible locate and rectify the faults by fol-
lowing these operating instructions.
¾ Rectify possible causes for damage (e.g. re-
move coarse dirt and tighten loose screws).
¾ Have damage that could aect safety and
that cannot be rectied by you rectied by a
qualied expert workshop.
Coupling and unhitching
Faulty coupling of the machine to the pulling tool
of the tractor causes dangers, which could result
in severe accidents.
¾ Strictly comply with all operating instructions:
• These operating instructions (chapter “Con-
necting and transport position” and “Parking”)
• Operating instructions of the tractor
¾ Exercise special caution when reversing the
tractor. Never stand between tractor and
machine.
¾ Only park the machine on a rm and level sur-
face. Before unhitching the towed machine,
lower it to the ground.
¾ Secure the machine against rolling away.
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Hydraulics
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Escaping uid can penetrate the skin and cause
serious injuries. In the event of injury, consult a
doctor immediately.
The machine’s hydraulics has several functions,
which can cause injury to persons or damage to
the machine if operated incorrectly.
¾ Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor only
when the hydraulics on tractor and machine
are depressurised.
¾ The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Check all lines, hoses and screwed connections regularly for leaks and any visible
external damage!
¾ Use only appropriate means when searching
for leaks. Repair any damage immediately!
Oil sprays can cause injuries and re!
¾ Power sockets and connectors on the hydrau-
lic connections should be marked in order to
exclude operating errors.
¾ In the case of injury, contact a doctor imme-
diately!
¾ Secure and lock the control unit on the tractor
if not in use!
¾ Replace hydraulic hoses at the latest after six
years, see “Maintenance overview”.
Pressure accumulator
The hydraulic system may be equipped with
pressure accumulators.
¾ Do not open or work (welding, drilling) on
pressure accumulators. Even when empty,
the tanks are still preloaded by gas pressure.
The hydraulics must be depressurized before
maintenance!
Overhead lines
When unfolding or folding the wings, the machine may reach the height of overhead lines.
Possible voltage ashover to the machine causing fatal electric shock or re.
¾ Keep a safe distance to electric high voltage
power lines with the folded up machine or when
unfolding or folding the machine.
¾ Do not unfold or fold the wings in the vicinity
of pylons and power lines.
¾ Never leave or access the machine under
overhead lines to avoid possible risks of
electric shock or voltage ashover.
What to do in case of voltage ashover
Voltage ashover generates high electric voltages on the outside of the machine. This results
in extreme voltage dierences at the ground
around the machine. Wide strides, laying on the
ground or supporting yourself with your hands
on the ground can cause life-threatening electric
currents (pace voltage).
¾ Do not leave the cabin.
¾ Do not touch any metal objects.
¾ Do not create a conductive connection to
ground.
¾ Warn persons: DO NOT come near the ma-
chine. Electric voltages at the ground can
cause severe electric shock.
¾ Wait for professional rescuers. The overhead
power line needs to be switched o.
If persons need to leave the cabin despite the
voltage ashover, e.g. in case of a potential lifethreatening risk of re:
¾ Jump away from the machine. Ensure a safe
stand when jumping. Do not touch the outside
of the machine.
¾ Move away from the machine with short step-
ping strides.
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PTO-shaft / propshaft
Persons can be caught, pulled in and seriously
injured by the rotating PTO-shaft or propshaft.
Before switching on the PTO-shaft:
¾ Always make sure that the PTO-shaft guard
is in place and fully functional.
¾ Make sure that the chosen rotary speed and
the sense of rotation of the propshaft or PTOshaft correspond with the permissible values
for the machine.
¾ Make sure that no persons are inside the dan-
ger zone around the PTO-shaft or propshaft.
Never switch on or couple the PTO-shaft while
the tractor motor is shut down.
¾ Shut down the PTO-shaft if the angles are too
large. The machine could become damaged.
Parts may be thrown o and injure persons.
¾ Switch o the PTO-shaft if it is no longer
needed.
¾ Ensure sucient overlapping of prole tube
and PTO-shaft guard.
¾ Allow PTO-shaft locks to click into place.
¾ Secure the PTO-shaft guard with chains
against rotating.
¾ Follow the operating instructions for the
propshaft.
¾ Before assembly/disassembly of the prop-
shaft as well as before all interventions on
the machine:
Uncouple the PTO-shaft (shut o from the
tractor cab), switch o the tractor engine, pull
o the ignition key and wait until all parts have
come to a standstill.
Rotor
Persons can be caught, pulled in and seriously
injured by the rotating rotors.
Persons can be severely injured by stones etc.
being ung out.
¾ Operate the power harrow with fully functional
protective features installed, see chapter
“Protective features”.
¾ Never climb onto a moving machine!
¾ Before starting the machine ask persons to
leave the danger zone of the machine.
¾ If there are persons in the danger zone of
the machine, switch o all drives and engine
immediately.
¾ Never change or remove protective features
during operation.
¾ Protective features may only be adjusted
when the power harrow is no longer powered
and secured against restarting.
Technical limiting values
If the technical limiting values of the machine
are not complied with, the machine may sustain
damage. This can lead to accidents with severe
or even fatal physical injuries.
The following technical limiting values are of
particular importance for safety:
• permissible total weight
• maximum axle loads
• maximum drawbar load
• top speed
See chapter “Technical data”, type plate and
type approval.
¾ Also pay attention to the max. permitted loads
for the tractor.
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Use in the eld
DANGER
No passengers are allowed to ride on the
machine!
¾ Check the area immediately around the ma-
chine (for children!) before driving o and
commissioning the machine. Ensure sucient
visibility.
¾ Ensure sucient stability of the machine in
case of longitudinal or transverse inclination
when working in uneven terrain. Pay attention
to the limiting values for the tractor.
¾ Do not remove any of the mandatory and
supplied protective devices.
¾ Stay clear of the operating range of hydrauli-
cally operated parts.
¾ Do not drive backwards with the machine
lowered. The components have only been
designed for forward travel in the eld and
may be damaged when reversing.
Changing equipment / wear items
¾ Only pulling tools may be attached that meet
the technical requirements according to these
operating instructions.
HORSCH does not assume any liability for
damages resulting from the attachment of
non-tting pulling tools as well as incorrect
mounting.
¾ For machines with valid type approval only
pulling tools may be attached that are covered
by the type approval. Attaching pulling tools
not covered by the type approval will void the
registration.
¾ Secure the machine against unintended roll-
ing away!
¾ Secure raised frame parts you have to work
under with suitable supports!
¾ Caution! Danger of injury caused by projecting
parts (e.g. coulters)!
¾ Assume ergonomic working postures with any
assembly work.
¾ Do not use packer tyres or other rotating parts
to climb on the machine. These could rotate
and you could be seriously injured by falling
down.
Fertiliser and dressed
seed
Inappropriate handling of fertiliser and dressed
seed can cause poisoning and death.
¾ Follow the information given in the safety data
sheet of the manufacturer. If necessary, ask
the dealer for the safety data sheet or safety
notes.
¾ Determine and provide the personal protective
outt as specied by the manufacturer.
Environmental protection
Operating materials such as hydraulic oil, lubricants, etc. can damage the environment and the
health of persons.
¾ Do not allow operating materials to drain out
into the environment.
¾ Take up drained operating materials with
absorbent material or sand, ll it into a leak
tight tank and dispose of in accordance with
statutory regulations.
Retrotting and
conversions
Structural changes not approved by HORSCH
may aect the functionality and operational
safety of the machine and will void any warranty
claim.
HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and
limb as well as property damages resulting from
unapproved retrotting and conversions.
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¾ Do not perform any structural changes to the
pulling tool of the machine.
¾ Do not make any structural changes or ex-
tensions to the machine that have not been
approved by HORSCH.
¾ Modications and extensions approved by
HORSCH are only to be performed at an authorized workshop or by an operator who has
been trained by HORSCH for this purpose.
¾ Comply with country-specic instructions for
weights, weight distribution and dimensions.
For equipment inuencing the weight or weight
distribution the regulations concerning towing
facility, support and axle load must be checked
and complied with.
For machines without brakes a brake system
may need to be retrotted if the permissible
weight limits are exceeded.
In case of changes concerning data mentioned
on the type plate, a new type plate with updated
data must be attached.
In case of changes which concern the data in
the type approval, this type approval needs to
be renewed.
Care and maintenance
Inappropriate care and maintenance puts the
operational safety of the machine at risk. This
can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal
physical injuries.
¾ Conform to prescribed schedules for repetitive
tests or inspections.
¾ Service the machine according to the
maintenance plan, see chapter “Care and
maintenance”.
¾ Only perform the work described in these
operating instructions.
¾ Before starting maintenance and service work
park the machine on level and rm ground and
secure it against rolling away.
¾ Depressurise the hydraulic system and lower
or support the implement.
¾ Prior to working on the electrical system,
disconnect it from the electric current supply.
¾ When performing welding work on the ma-
chine, disconnect the cables from computers,
the battery and other electronic components.
The ground connection must be as close as
possible to the welding point.
¾ Before cleaning the machine with high pres-
sure cleaner cover all openings, which should
stay clear of water, steam or cleaning agents
for reasons of safety or operation. Do not aim
the water jet directly on electric or electronic
parts, on bearings or the fan.When using high
pressure cleaning equipment or steam jet, you
should always keep at least 50 cm distance
from the machine parts.
¾ Hopper, metering units, hoses and coulters
are contaminated with fertilisers and dressed
seed. Wear suitable protective outt when
cleaning. Avoid contact and do not breath
the exhaust air.
¾ After cleaning, check all hydraulic lines for
leaks and loose connections.
¾ Check for chang and signs of damage. Rem-
edy any faults immediately!
¾ Screw connections loosened for the purpose
of care and maintenance work must be
retighten after work is completed.
¾ Do not clean new machines with a steam jet
of a high pressure cleaner. The paint takes
approx. 3 months to cure and could thus be
damaged if this time has not yet expired.
¾ All other maintenance and repair tasks,
which are not described in the operating
instructions, must only be carried out by
an authorized professional workshop or
by an operator who has been trained by
HORSCH for this purpose.
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Danger zone
The area marked red indicates the danger zone
of the machine:
The danger zone around the machine poses the
following endangerments:
• Accidental operation of the hydraulic system
can trigger dangerous movements of the
machine.
• With the drive still running, machine parts may
rotate or swing out.
• Hydraulically raised machine parts can lower
slowly and unnoticed.
Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can
result in severe or even fatal physical injuries.
¾ Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such
loads to the ground rst.
¾ Instruct persons to leave the danger zone
around the machine and tractor before any
machine movements.
¾ Before working in the danger zone of the ma-
chine or between machine and tractor: Shut
down the tractor!
This also applies for short-term inspection work.
Many accidents happen because of carelessness and running machines!
¾ Pay attention to the information in all operat-
ing instructions.
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Safety stickers
Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards
at dangerous points and are an important part
of the safety equipment of the machine. Missing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or
even fatal injuries.
¾ Clean soiled safety stickers.
¾ Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be
replaced immediately.
¾ Ax the specied safety stickers on spare
parts.
No passengers are allowed to
ride on the machine!
00380054
Before commissioning the machine you need to read and follow the operating instructions!
00380055
Danger of parts being flung
away when the engine is running - keep your safety distance.
00380095
Caution, rotating tools. Wait
until the machine has stopped
before reaching inside
00380132
Caution for uids spraying out
under high pressure, follow the
notes in the operating instructions!
00380133
Stay clear of the operating
range of foldable machine parts!
00380135
When connecting the machine
and when operating the hydraulics, no persons are allowed
between the machines.
00380145
Stay clear of the drive shaft
area. Danger of injuring!
00380147
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Shut the engine down and pull
o the key before starting maintenance and repair work.
00380294
Do not climb on rotatable parts.
Use mounting steps provided
for this purpose.
00380299
With the drive switched on
the tractor engine running you
should keep a safe distance to
the mowing blade.
00385739
Do not open or remove protective features while the engine
is running!
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Loading hook;
hook the load suspension gear (chains,
ropes etc.) into this loading hook during
loading.
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Position of safety stickers
(depending on equipment)
Safety stickers with the addition “2x” can be found
on either side of the machine.
2x
2x
2x
2x
2x
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Commissioning
NOTE
These work activities may be carried out only by
persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose.
WARNING
Increased danger of accidents during commissioning.
¾ Observe the notes in the safety chapter.
Delivery
The machine with implements is normally delivered completely assembled on a low loader.
If parts or assembly groups had to be disassembled for transport purposes, these will be
assembled locally by our distributor or eld
technician.
Depending on the design of the low loader the
machine can be unloaded with a tractor, or
needs to be lifted o with suitable lifting gear
(forklift truck or crane).
¾ Use only lifting equipment and lifting gear with
adequate lifting capacity and approval!
Lifting and lashing points are identied by labels.
When using other lifting points pay careful attention to the centre of gravity and the weight
distribution. These points must, in any case, only
be on the frame of the machine.
Machines with E-Manager
On machines with the E-Manager drill controls
the hydraulic function "Lift/Lower" is possible
without any additional installation work.
These machines can be unloaded from the low
loader without having to install the basic equipment beforehand.
The other hydraulic functions such as "Folding"
or "Bout marker" can only be operated after the
basic equipment has been installed on the tractor.
Transport
Depending on country-specic regulations and
working width the equipment can be transported
on public roads either attached to a tractor or on
a trailer or low loader.
¾ The permissible dimensions and weights for
transport must be complied with.
¾ The tractor must be large enough so that
sucient steering and braking abilities are
ensured.
¾ If the machine is hitched up in two-point mode,
the tractor link arms must be blocked against
swinging sideways.
¾ On a trailer or low loader the machine must
be secured with tensioning straps or other
means.
¾ Attach lifting tackle only at the specially
marked points.
Installation
Instruction of the operator and initial installation
of the machine will be carried out by our service
engineers or distributors.
Any prior use of the machine is prohibited
The machine can only be released for opera-
tion after the instruction session conducted by
our service engineer / distributor and after the
operating instructions have been read.
WARNING
Increased danger of accidents during installation
and maintenance.
¾ Read these operating instructions and become
acquainted with the machine before starting
this work.
Depending on scope of equipment
¾ Take loose parts supplied o the machine!
¾ Remove all parts from the hoppers.
¾ Check all important screw connections!
¾ Lubricate all grease nipples!
¾ Check air pressure in tyres.
¾ Check all hydraulic connections and hoses
for correct fastening and function!
¾ Immediately rectify any occurring damage or
have it corrected!
The installation of the drill controls is described in the corresponding instruction
manual.
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Technical data
Express 4 KR
Length (m) 3.4
Working width (m) 4.0
Transport width (m) 2.98
Transport height (m) 2.7
Weight (kg) 4 200
Weight trapezoid ring packer (kg) 960
Distance between tractor link arm ball centre and centre of gravity (m) 1.2
Number of rotors 14
Rotor working depth 10 steps
Length of tines (mm) 300
Ø Trapezoid ring packer (mm) 600
Number of coulters 28
Row spacing (cm) 14.5
Coulter pressure of seed coulter (kg) 5 - 120
Drilling depth (cm) 1 - 8
Metering with Partner FT front hopper (kg/ha) 1 - 500 (at 10 km/h)
Working speed (km/h) 6 - 13
NOTE:
• Deviations due to technical further development reserved.
• The weight of the implement depends on the equipment; specication with minimum equipment
Type plate
The type plate with the CE marking is located
on the frame of the machine.
Data on the type plate:
Serial number
Permissible
total weight
Drawbar load (= DL)
Axle load
Machine type
Year of construction
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Requirements on the
tractor
WARNING
Risk of accident!
¾ Observe the permissible values of the tractor
for axle loads, total weight, tyre load bearing
capacity and air pressure.
¾ Verify the suitability of the tractor before com-
missioning.
The tractor must meet the following requirements to be able to use the machine as intended:
Implement attachment *
Express 4 KR
Three-point Cat. III and IV
Engine power
Express 4 KR
min. 147/200 (kW/HP)
max. 185/250 (kW/HP)
Electrics / Control
Electric power supply 12 V
Road lighting equipment:
Socket, 7-pin, see chapter Lighting
Control ISOBUS socket
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