horsch LEEB 4 LT, LEEB 5 LT Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LEEB 4 / 5 LT

READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE!

ART.: ISSUE:

80900208

03/2016

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EC Declaration of Conformity

exchangeable equipment

(Directives 2006/42/EC and 2009/127/EC)

The manufacturer HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH Plattlinger Str. 21

D-94562 Oberpöring (Germany)

hereby declares, that the product,

Designation of machine: trailed crop protection device Machine type: HORSCH LEEB 4 / 5 / 6 LT from chassis number: 36721250

this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the EC directive 2006/42/EC and 2009/127/EC. For proper implementation of the heath and safety requirements mentioned in the EC-directive,

the following standards and technical speci󰘰cations have been used:

EN ISO 4254-1 :05-2011 EN ISO 4254-6 :10-2011 EN ISO 12100 :03-2011

Documentation Representative:

Manfred Köbler HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1 D-92421 Schwandorf

Oberpöring, 10.02.2016 Place and date ____________________ Theodor Leeb (CEO)

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Vehicle handover certicate

Preparation of vehicle by customer service workshop carried out on Signature

Check oil level, correct if necessary: Hydraulic oil circuits (PTO-shaft pump)

Lubricate vehicle according to lubrication plan, oil joints

Check Ackerman steering Check tyre pressure

Check wheel nuts for tight 󰘰t

Check the electric system Check the error log

Brake test

Explanations during vehicle handover

Raise the attention for the safety notes in the operating instructions

Inform about the necessity to comply with country speci󰘰c

regulations concerning speed and trailer brake systems

Explain the following functional features in detail and demonstrate their operation:

Operating controls, multiple display, commissioning, connecting, parking, fault output, code table

Notes on customer service and maintenance

Handover of vehicle accessories

Handover performed:

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Acknowledgement of receipt

No right to claim warranty if this acknowledgement of receipt has not been returned!

* Mandatory eld

To Dealer

Cust. No.: .................................................

Company ..................................................*

Street: ..... ................................................. *

ZIP-Code: ................................................*

Place: .......................................................*

Country: ................................................... *

Machine type: ..........................................*

Serial number: ..........................................*

Service engineer

Name: ...................................................... *

First name: ...............................................*

Customer I:

Name/company: ......................................*

Name of contact: .....................................*

First name of contact: .............................. *

Road: ....................................................... *

ZIP-Code: ................................................*

Place: .......................................................*

Country: ................................................... *

Phone ......................................................*

Fax: ..........................................................

E-Mail: ......................................................*

Phone: .....................................................

Fax: ..........................................................

E-Mail: ......................................................

New machine sold to 󰘰nal customer - Initial use*

Customer's machine - Relocation* Demonstration machine - Initial use* Demonstration machine - Relocation*

Demonstration machine sold to 󰘰nal customer - Use*

Customer II:

Name/company: ......................................*

Name of contact: .....................................*

First name of contact: .............................. *

Road: ....................................................... *

ZIP-Code: ................................................*

Place: .......................................................*

Country: ................................................... *

Phone ......................................................*

Fax: ..........................................................

E-Mail: ......................................................*

I hereby con󰘰rm the receipt of the operating instructions and spare parts list for the machine speci󰘰ed above.

I have been instructed by an authorized dealer or a Service Engineer from HORSCH in the operation and functions as well as the safety related requirements of the machine.

I am aware, that the right to claim warranty will only be e󰘯ective, if this form is returned to the

responsible dealer or handed over to the Service Engineer, properly completed immediately after initial instruction.

........................................................................*

Place, date of initial instruction

........................................................................*

Signature of buyer

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- Translation of the Original Operating Instructions -

Machine Identication

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: .............................................................

..........................................................................

Publication date of Operation Manual: 03/2016 Latest change:

Address of Retailer: Name: ......................................................................

Road: ......................................................................

Town/City: ......................................................................

Tel.: ......................................................................

Customer No.:

Retailer: ......................................................................

Address of manufacturer: HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH Plattlinger Str. 21 D- 94562 Oberpöring (Germany)

Tel.: +49 (0) 99 37 - 95 96 30 Fax: +49 (0) 99 37 - 95 96 366 E-Mail: [email protected]

80900208 LEEB 4/5 LT en

Kd. Nr.: HORSCH: ......................................................................

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Foreword

Please note:

Dear Customer,

Thank you for the trust in us you have expressed by buying this machine. In order to be able to use the trailed crop protection sprayer to your full advantage, you should read these operating instructions with utmost attention before you use the machine.

These operating instructions contain important information for the proper use and the safe operation of the machine. By purchasing the crop protection sprayer you have acquired a quality product from HORSCH LEEB AS.

The LT trailed crop protection sprayer is a machine sprayer for the placing of crop protection agents and liquid fertiliser in compliance with the statutory directives for soil cultures. The contents is structured in such a way that you will be informed in detail about the required activities in compliance with the work-related sequence. The manual provides you with comprehensive notes and information concerning maintenance, safe use of the machine, safe working methods, special precautions and available accessories.

Compliance with these notes and information is necessary, important and useful for operational safety, reliability and conservation of value of the crop protection sprayer.

Always keep these operating instructions with the crop protection sprayer. The operating instructions are a component part of your machine.

HORSCH LEEB AS will not assume liability for any damage or malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.

Upon delivery of the machine check for transport damage or missing parts! Check the delivered machine for completeness against the delivery note, including optional equipment you have ordered. Only immediately raised claims will lead to compensation!

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 and inspection)

• Transport

You receive an acknowledgement of receipt together with the operating instructions. The trained personnel of our service and sales partners will train and instruct you in the operation and care of your machine. After this you or the sales or service partner should return the receipt back to HORSCH. This con󰘰rms your formal acceptance receipt of the machine. The warranty period starts with the date of delivery.

Only operate the machine after you have been instructed and in full compliance with these operating instructions. This crop protection sprayer must only be used by persons who are familiar with the machine and have been informed about any possible dangers that may arise from the machine.

Strictly follow the safety notes! Follow also the applicable accident prevention regulations as well as other generally recognised safety, occupational heath and road tra󰘲c related regulations.

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Any information, illustrations and technical

speci󰘰cations in these operating instructions

are up-to-date at the time of publishing. We, at any time, reserve the right for design changes, technical and formal alterations to our products for the purpose of improvement or to meet

changed legal regulations, without noti󰘰cation.

We will, of course, make up-to-date data available.

Any directions given in these operating instructions always refer to the travel direction of the machine.

The illustrations in these operating instructions

show di󰘯erent versions of the implement and di󰘯erent equipment variants.

Service

The company HORSCH LEEB AS would be pleased, if your machine and our services would meet your expectations.

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 for assistance.

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

Compensation claims for damages which have not been caused by the machine, are excluded. This also means that any liability for consequential damages caused by travel and operating faults is excluded.

Warranty claim processing

Warranty claim forms must be submitted through your local HORSCH sales partner to the Service Department of HORSCH LEEBG AS GmbH.

HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH

Plattlinger Str. 21 D-94562 Oberpöring Phone +49 (0) 99 37 . 95 96 30 Fax +49 (0) 99 37 . 95 96 366 www.horsch.com

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Table of contents

Foreword ......................................................8

1. Safety .......................................................14

1.1 Notes on representation .........................14

1.2 Qualication and training of personnel ...14

1.3 Work place of the operator .....................15

1.4 Danger caused by failing to comply

with the safety notes ...............................15

1.5 Safety conscious working .......................15

1.6 Safety notes for the operator ..................15

1.6.1 Safety and accident prevention

instructions ........................................15

1.6.2 Coupling and uncoupling the machine .. 16

1.6.3 Working with the machine .................17

1.6.4 Changing equipment.........................17

1.6.5 Transporting the machine .................18

1.6.6 Hydraulic system ..............................18

1.6.7 Electrical system ...............................19

1.6.8 Towed machines ...............................20

1.6.9 Brake system ....................................20

1.6.10 Pneumatic brake system ................20

1.6.11 Tyres ...............................................20

1.6.12 Handling crop protection agents .....21

1.6.13 Operating the crop protection sprayer ...21

1.6.14 Maintenance ...................................22

1.7 Loading and unloading ...........................23

1.8 Unauthorized conversion and

manufacture of spare parts.....................23

1.9 Impermissible operating modes..............24

1.10 Spare parts and wear items as

well as auxiliary materials .....................24

1.11 Working in the vicinity of high voltage

power lines ...........................................24

1.12 Phone and radio equipment .................24

1.13 Danger caused by residual energy .......25

1.14 Cleaning and waste disposal ................25

1.15 Intended use .........................................25

1.15.1 Specied equipment .......................26

1.15.2 Consequential damage ...................26

1.15.3 Effects when using certain

crop protection products .................26

1.15.4 Danger zones and danger points....27

1.15.5 Personal protection equipment .......28

1.15.6 Organizational measures ................28

1.15.7 Operating instructions .....................28

1.16 Safety notes on the machine ................29

1.17 Instruction sticker..................................29

1.18 Safety stickers ......................................29

1.19 Position of safety stickers .....................32

2. Product description ................................34

2.1 Overview.................................................34

2.2 Safety and protective features ................35

2.3 Fluid circuit LT CCS - components .........36

2.4 Fluid circuit LT CCS Pro - components ..37

2.5 Supply lines between tractor and machine ....38

2.6 Trafc-compliant equipment ...................38

2.7 Technical data .........................................39

2.7.1 Dimensions .......................................41

2.7.2 Permissible total weight and tyres ....42

2.8 Nose development data..........................45

2.9 Necessary tractor equipment..................45

3. Design and function ...............................47

3.1 Control unit .............................................47

3.2 Connections............................................47

3.3 Folding boom ..........................................47

3.4 Nozzles ...................................................48

3.5 Spraying line ...........................................48

3.6 Spraying control......................................48

3.7 CCS - continuous inside cleaning...........48

3.8 Fluid circuit - function..............................49

3.9 Induction hopper ....................................51

3.10 Spraying pump .....................................52

3.11 Piston diaphragm pump ........................ 53

3.12 Hand washing tank ...............................53

3.13 Agitator .................................................53

3.14 Filter......................................................54

3.15 External cleaning system (optional)......55

3.16 Hydraulic connections ..........................56

3.16.1 Coupling hydraulic hoses ...............56

3.16.2 Uncoupling hydraulic hoses ...........57

3.17 Pulling tool (optional) ............................57

3.18 Lifting points .........................................57

3.19 Transport, document and safety

container ..............................................58

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3.20 Pneumatic brake system ......................58

3.20.1 Automatic load dependent

brake pressure regulator (ALB) .......60

3.20.2 Connecting the brake system .........60

3.20.3 Disconnecting the brake system .....61

3.21 Drawbar ................................................61

3.22 Automatic Ackerman steering ............... 62

3.22.1 Adjusting the mechanical

steering end stop ............................62

3.23 Suspension ...........................................63

3.24 Hydraulic support..................................63

3.25 Working platform with ladder ................64

3.26 Fresh water tank ......................................................64

3.27 Main control terminal ............................65

3.28 Multi-function handle ............................66

3.28.1 Assignment of multi-function handle ... 67

3.29 PTO-shaft pump (optional) ...................68

3.30 NightLight (optional) .............................69

3.31 Hydraulic compressor ...........................70

4. Design and Function of the Spraying

Boom ...........................................................72

4.1 Folding boom control ..............................72

4.1.1 BoomControl .....................................72

4.1.2 BoomControl modes .........................73

4.2 Folding and unfolding .............................73

4.3 Folding variants - folding boom ..............75

4.4 Adjusting the spraying height..................76

4.5 Transport lock .........................................76

4.6 Slope compensation / pendulum lock .....78

4.7 Collision protection .................................78

4.8 Spraying line ...........................................79

4.8.1 Circulation system ............................79

4.8.2 Cleaning nozzle tube and nozzles ....79

4.9 Nozzle body ............................................80

4.9.1 Single nozzle body with

pneumatic control valve ....................80

4.9.2 Multiple nozzle body manual 3-fold ..80

4.9.3 Multiple nozzle body pneumatic........81

4.9.4 Border nozzles, electric (option) .......81

4.10 Assembling and cleaning nozzles.........82

4.10.1 Assembling nozzles ........................82

4.10.2 Changing nozzles ...........................82

4.10.3 Cleaning nozzles ............................82

4.10.4 Disassembling the diaphragm

valve in case of dripping nozzles ....82

5. Commissioning .......................................83

5.1 Check suitability of the tractor ................83

5.2 Safeguarding tractor / machine ..............84

5.3 Initial commissioning of the service

brake system ..........................................85

5.4 Assemble the wheels ..............................85

5.5 Adjusting the hydraulic system

on the hydraulic valve block ...................85

6. Transport travels ....................................86

6.1 Safety notes............................................86

6.2 Transport lock .........................................87

6.2.1 Folding boom rest .............................87

6.2.2 Package lock ....................................88

6.2.3 Locking of slope compensation ........88

6.2.4 Locking of parallelogram...................89

7. Coupling and uncoupling the machine ...89

7.1 Coupling the machine .............................90

7.2 Uncoupling the machine .........................91

7.2.1 Manoeuvring the uncoupled machine .....91

8. Working with the machine .....................93

8.1 Preparing for spraying ............................94

8.2 Preparing the spraying mixture...............95

8.2.1 Calculating lling / relling quantities ...97

8.2.2 Filling table for residual areas ...........98

8.3 Filling with water .....................................99

8.3.1 Filling the spraying mixture tank

through the ller connection............100

8.3.2 Direct lling (external lling) ............100

8.3.3 Filling through the lling dome ........101

8.3.4 Filling the fresh water tank

through the ller connection ...........101

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8.4 Flushing in preparations .......................102

8.4.1 Induction hopper .............................102

8.4.2 Flushing in liquid preparations

during the lling process ................103

8.4.3 Flushing in liquid preparations

full or partly lled solution tank ........104

8.4.4 Flushing in powdery preparations

and carbonyl diamide ......................104

8.4.5 Pre-cleaning the canister with

spraying mixture .............................105

8.4.6 Pre-cleaning the canister with

fresh water ......................................105

8.5 Spraying operation ...............................106

8.5.1 Special notes for spraying operation ... 106

8.5.2 Adjusting the spraying height ..........107

8.5.3 Spraying pressure, nozzle size, application quantity, travel speed,

agitator ............................................107

8.5.4 Spraying ..........................................108

8.5.5 Measures for windward

drift reduction .................................108

8.5.6 Spraying with 25 cm nozzle spacing and reduced target area

distance .........................................108

8.5.7 Emptying the spraying mixture

tank via the pressure outlet .............109

8.6 Residual quantities ...............................109

8.6.1 Technical residual quantity ..............109

8.6.2 Eliminating residual quantities ........ 110

8.6.3 Draining off technical residual

quantities ........................................ 110

8.6.4 Diluted residual quantities............... 111

8.7 Draining the fresh water tank................ 111

8.8 Troubleshooting .................................... 112

9. Sprayer cleaning, maintenance...........113

9.1 Cleaning ............................................... 115

9.1.1 CCS - Continuous inside cleaning

(Continuous Cleaning System) ....... 116

9.1.2 Cleaning the lters .......................... 117

9.1.3 Cleaning the sprayer with

the tank empty ............................... 118

9.1.4 Cleaning the sprayer with

the tank lled ................................... 119

9.1.5 Folding boom cleaning with

"Air Valve" (option) .......................... 11 9

10. Putting into storage ............................120

10.1 At the end of the spraying season ......120

10.2 Drainage .............................................120

10.2.1 Draining of solution container .......120

10.2.2 Drainage of spraying pump...........120

10.2.3 Draining the fresh water tank ........120

10.3 Putting the sprayer system in

to winter storage .................................121

10.4 Before the new season .......................124

11. Maintenance and care plan ................125

11.1 Lubrication instructions ....................... 127

11.1.1 Overview of lubrication

points basic machine ....................128

11.1.2 Overview of lubrication

points middle section ....................130

11.1.3 Overview of lubrication

points spraying boom ....................132

11.2 Drawbar ..............................................133

11.3 High pressure cleaner (optional) .........133

11.4 Ball-and socket-coupling .....................134

11.5 Axle and brake ....................................135

11.5.1 General visual inspection .............. 135

11.5.2 Checking the wheel hub

bearing play (workshop work) .......136

11.5.3 Replacing the grease of the

wheel hub bearing ........................136

11.5.4 Brake lining inspection .................. 137

11.5.5 Brake adjustment .......................... 137

11.5.6 Air vessel .......................................137

11.5.7 Test instructions for twin-line

brake system (workshop work) .....138

11.6 Tyres / wheels .....................................138

11.6.1 Air pressure in tyres ......................139

11.6.2 Assembling tyres (workshop work) ..139

11.7 Maintenance – hydraulics ................... 140

11.7.1 Identication of hydraulic hoses .... 141

11.7.2 Maintenance intervals ................... 141

11.7.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hoses ....141

11.7.4 Assembly and disassembly of

hydraulic hoses ..............................142

11.7.5 Oil change PTO-shaft pump .........142

11.8 Calibrating the ow meter ................... 143

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11.9 Notes on crop sprayer test ..................144

11.9.1 Pump capacity test ........................ 144

11.9.2 Flow meter test .............................144

11.10 Electric lighting system .....................144

12. Nozzle selection..................................145

12.1 General ...............................................145

12.2 Procedure ...........................................145

12.2.1 With diagram and universal table ...145

12.2.2 With table of application

quantities ......................................148

12.3 Pressure ranges of different nozzles ...150

13. Liquid fertiliser operation ..................151

13.1 Conversion table for spraying

liquid fertiliser AHL ............................152

14. Waste disposal ...................................153

15. Tightening torques .............................154

Index ..........................................................156

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1. Safety

1.1 Notes on representation

Warning notes

These operating instructions distinguish be-

tween three di󰘯erent types of warning notes.

The following signal words with warning symbols are used:

DANGER

Highlights a danger that will lead to death or severe injury if it is not avoided.

WARNING

1.2 Qualication and training of personnel

The crop protection sprayer must only be operated, serviced and repaired by persons who are familiar with it and have been made aware of the dangers involved. The owner is obliged to exactly specify the area of responsibility, competence and the monitoring of personnel. If the personnel does not have appropriate knowledge, it must be trained and instructed accordingly. A person being instructed must only work with or on the machine under the supervision of an experienced person. The owner must further make sure that the personnel has read and understood the contents of these operating instructions.

Maintenance work not described in these operating instructions must only be carried out in authorized expert workshops.

Highlights a danger can lead to death or severe injury if it is not avoided.

CAUTION

Highlights a danger that can lead to injury if it is not avoided.

Please read the warning notes given in these operating instructions!

Instructions

NOTE

Identi󰘰es important notes.

Take-action instructions are indicated by arrow points:

¾ ...

¾ Keep the order of the instructions. Alternatively,

instructions may be numbered consecutively.

Loading/ transport

Commissioning

Setup work

Operation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting and fault

recti󰘰cation

Waste disposal

Person

specially

instructed for

the activity

Instructed

operator

Persons with

professional

training

NOTE

* Maintenance and repair work on the machine

must only be carried out by a specialist workshop,

if the related work is identi󰘰ed with the su󰘲x

"Workshop work". Personnel in an expert workshop has the necessary knowledge and tools for professional and safe execution of work.

The designations right, left, front and rear apply as seen in travel direction.

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1.3 Work place of the operator

The machine must solely be operated by one person and only from the driver's seat of the tractor.

When driving on public roads you must strictly comply with the corresponding statutory regulations (in the Federal Republic of Germany the StVZO and StVO).

When using public roads pay attention to the relevant regulations!

1.4 Danger caused by failing to comply with the safety notes

Failing to comply with the safety notes can cause danger for persons, but also for the environment and the machine. Moreover, it can lead to the loss of all compensation claims.

In detail, failing to comply with the safety regulations can lead to the following endangerments:

¾ Danger for persons caused by unsecured

working areas

¾ Failure of important machine functions

¾ Failure of speci󰘰ed methods for service and

maintenance

¾ Danger for persons caused by mechanical

and chemical e󰘯ects

¾ Danger for the environment caused by hy-

draulic oil leaks

1.5 Safety conscious

Be prepared for emergencies. Always keep the

󰘰rst aid box close at hand.

Keep emergency numbers for physicians and

󰘰re 󰘰ghters near the phone.

1.6 Safety notes for the operator

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by missing

trafc and operational safety features.

Before each start, check the machine with re-

spect to safety in tra󰘲c and operational safety!

1.6.1 Safety and accident prevention instructions

Besides the notices in these operating instructions you should also pay attention to the generally valid safety and accident prevention instructions!

working

The safety notes mentioned in these operating instructions, any existing accident prevention instructions and possibly existing internal work, operating and safety instructions of the operator must be strictly followed.

Besides the safety notes in these operating instructions, the national and generally valid occupational safety and accident prevention instructions are also binding. Follow the instructions given in the warning signs to avoid dangers. The occupational safety and accident prevention instructions issued by the responsible liability association are binding.

¾ Before each commissioning of the machine all

safety and protective features must be properly assembled and fully functional. Check all safety installations and protective features at regular intervals.

¾ The attached warning and information decals

provide important notes for danger-free operation. Compliance serves your safety!

¾ When using public roads pay attention to the

relevant regulations!

¾ Faulty or disassembled safety installations

and protective features can lead to dangerous situations.

¾ Become familiar with all equipment and con-

trol elements as well as their functions before starting work.

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¾ It is prohibited to remain inside the working

range!

¾ Keep the machine clean and tidy to avoid

󰘰re hazards!

¾ Before drive o󰘯 and before commissioning

check the immediate vicinity (children)! En-

sure su󰘲cient visibility!

¾ Couple the machine properly and use only

the speci󰘰ed facilities to fasten and secure

the machine!

¾ Pay attention to the permissible axle loads,

total weight and transport dimensions!

¾ Transport equipment, such as e.g. lighting,

warning facilities and possible protective features must be checked and installed!

¾ Operating elements (ropes, chains, linkages,

etc.) for remote controlled elements must be routed in such a way, that they will not trigger unintended movements in any transport and working positions.

¾ Make equipment 󰘰t for road travel and lock as

speci󰘰ed by the manufacturer!

¾ Always match the travel speed to the ambient

conditions!

¾ When driving up and down hill or across the

slope avoid sudden cornering!

¾ When driving on slopes – danger of tipping

over!

¾ Travel characteristics, steering and braking

ability are in󰘱uenced by attached or hitched

up equipment and ballasting weights. You

should therefore pay attention to su󰘲cient

steering and braking ability!

¾ Consider the overhang and/or centrifugal

mass of the machine when cornering.

¾ Only start operation of the machine after all

protective features have been installed and are functional!

¾ Keep safety installations in good condition.

Replace missing or damaged parts.

¾ Using the machine for riding on or transporting

persons is prohibited!

¾ Do not remain in the turning and operating

range of the machine!

¾ The folding boom must only be operated when

there are no persons inside the slewing range!

¾ Parts actuated by external forces (e.g. hydrauli-

cally) have crushing and shearing points!

¾ When working on the crop protection sprayer

secure the machine with wheel chocks against rolling away!

¾ Match your travel mode in such a way, that

you will at any time be able to securely control the tractor with hitched up or unhitched machine at any time.

Be aware of your own abilities, account for the

road, tra󰘲c, sight and weather conditions, the

driving characteristics of the tractor and the

in󰘱uences of the mounted or towed machine.

1.6.2 Coupling and uncoupling the machine

¾ Only couple the machine to such tractors and

transport it with tractors suitable for this purpose.

¾ Couple the machine properly to the speci󰘰ed

devices!

¾ By coupling the machine to the front and/or

rear of a tractor you must not exceed:

• the permissible total weight of the tractor

• the permissible tractor axle loads

• the permissible tyre load bearing capacities

of the tractor tyres

¾ Secure both tractor and machine against

unintended rolling away before coupling or uncoupling the machine!

¾ Persons are not allowed to stand between

the machine to be hitched up and the tractor, while the tractor is moving towards the machine!

Possibly assisting persons must stay besides the vehicles and may only step between the vehicles when these are at standstill.

¾ Lock the operating lever for the tractor hydrau-

lics in a position in which accidental lifting or lowering is ruled out!

¾ When hitching and unhitching machines move

the supporting devices (if present) to the corresponding position (stability).

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¾ When operating supporting devices there is

danger of injuring at crushing and shearing points!

¾ Be particularly cautious when coupling and

uncoupling the machine to or from the tractor! There are crushing and shearing points at the coupling point between tractor and machine!

¾ Persons are not permitted to stand between

tractor and machine when the hydraulic system is operated!

¾ Coupled supply lines

• must easily follow all movements when

cornering without any tension, buckling or

cha󰘰ng.

• must not rub against other parts.

¾ Triggering ropes for quick release couplings

must hang down loosely and should not trigger any action when in lowest position!

¾ Always park unhitched machines in a stable

position!

¾ Never unhitch with an empty tank and un-

folded folding boom! Negative drawbar load can cause the machine

to tip over!

1.6.3 Working with the machine

¾ Never climb onto a ,moving machine! ¾ Parts actuated by external forces (e.g. hydrau-

lically) have crushing and shearing points!

¾ Power operated machine parts must only be

actuated if persons keep a su󰘲cient safety

distances to the machine!

¾ Secure the tractor against unintended starting

and accidental rolling before leaving it. To do so

• lower the machine to the ground

• apply the parking brake

• shut down the tractor engine

• Pull out the ignition key

1.6.4 Changing equipment

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 protrud-

ing parts (boom parts, etc.)!

¾ Do not step on moving or other rotating parts

to climb onto the machine. You could fall and be seriously injured.

¾ Become familiar with all equipment and con-

trol elements of the machine as well as their functions before starting work.

¾ Wear tight 󰘰tting clothes! Loose clothes in-

crease the danger of being caught or pulled in by rotating or moveable components.

¾ Only start operation of the machine, if all pro-

tective features have been installed and are fully functional in protective position!

¾ Observe the maximum payload of the mount-

ed / hitched up machine and the permissible axle and drawbar loads of the tractor. If necessary drive with the tank only partly 󰘰lled.

¾ Persons are not permitted to stay inside the

working range of the machine!

¾ Persons are not permitted to stay inside the

turning and slewing range of the machine!

¾ Use accessing aids and steps only at stand-

still. During operation it is not permitted to ride on the machine as a passenger!

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1.6.5 Transporting the machine

¾ When driving on public roads comply with the

corresponding national road tra󰘲c regulations!

¾ Before starting transport travels check the

correct connection of all supply lines:

• the light system for damage, function and

cleanliness

• the brake and hydraulic system for appar-

ent faults

• whether the parking brake is fully released

• the function of the brake system

¾ Always ensure su󰘲cient steering and braking

capacity of the tractor!

Machines attached to or towed by a tractor or front or tail weights a󰘯ect the driving properties as well as the steering and braking ability of the tractor.

¾ Observe the maximum payload of the mount-

ed / hitched up machine and the permissible axle and drawbar loads of the tractor!

¾ The tractor must secure the prescribed brak-

ing deceleration for the load carrying tractor/ machine combination!

¾ Check the braking e󰘯ect before setting o󰘯! ¾ Consider the width and centrifugal mass of

the machine when cornering with the machine attached or hitched up!

¾ Before starting transport travels move all sle-

wable machine parts into transport position!

¾ Before starting transport travels lock all sle-

wable machine parts in transport position to prevent endangering position changes.

Use the dedicated transport locks for this purpose!

¾ Before starting transport travels lock the con-

trol levers for the hydraulic system to prevent accidental lifting or lowering of the attached or hitched up machine!

¾ Before starting transport travels check wheth-

er the necessary transport equipment has been correctly mounted to the machine, such as e.g. lighting, warning signs and protective features!

¾ Match the travel speed to the prevailing con-

ditions!

¾ Shift to a lower gear before driving downhill! ¾ Always switch o󰘯 single wheel braking (lock

the pedals!) before starting transport travel!

¾ Pay attention to the notes in chapter Transport

travel.

1.6.6 Hydraulic system

WARNING

¾ The hydraulic system is under high pressure! ¾ Ensure correct connection of the hydraulic

hoses!

¾ When connecting hydraulic hoses make sure

that the hydraulic system has been depressurized on both tractor and machine side!

¾ Blocking actuators on the tractor, which serve

the purpose of directly executing hydraulic or electric movements of components, such as e.g. folding, slewing and pushing processes, is prohibited.

The corresponding movements must automatically stop once you release the corresponding actuator. This does not apply for equipment which

• are continuous or

• automatically controlled or

• require a 󰘱oating or pressure position be-

cause of their function

¾ Before starting work in the hydraulic system

• lower the machine to the ground

• depressurize the hydraulic system

• shut down the tractor engine

• apply the parking brake.

• pull out the ignition key

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¾ Pressure accumulator

Depending on the equipment of the machine,

the hydraulic system may have a pressure accumulator installed. Do not open or work (welding, drilling) on the pressure accumulator. Even

after being emptied, the tank is still preloaded

by gas pressure. Always depressurize the

pressure accumulator before starting work on the hydraulic system. The pressure gauge (if

present) should not indicate any pressure. The pressure in the pressure gauge must drop to 0 bar. Only then may work be carried out on the hydraulic system.

¾ Have the hydraulic hoses inspected by an ex-

pert under occupational safety related aspects at least once every year!

¾ Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or exces-

sively aged! Use only genuine hydraulic hoses from HORSCH LEEB AS!

¾ In order to avoid accidents caused by unde-

sired hydraulic movements or hydraulic movements triggered by other persons (children, passenger), the control units on the tractor must be secured and locked when not in use or in transport position.

1.6.7 Electrical system

Always disconnect the battery (negative pole) before starting work in the electric system!

¾ Use only the speci󰘰ed fuses! The use of too

strong fuses will destroy the electric system.

Fire hazard!

¾ Make sure that the battery is correctly con-

nected. Connect the plus pole 󰘰rst and the

minus pole after. When disconnecting discon-

nect the negative pole 󰘰rst and the positive

pole after!

¾ The utilization period of hydraulic hoses

should not exceed six years, including a possible storage time of maximum two years. Even if properly stored and under permissible stress, hoses and hose connections are subject to natural ageing, which limits their shelf life and utilization period. Deviating from this, the utilization period can also be determined on the basis of empirical values, particularly under due consideration of the endangering potential. For hoses and hose lines made of thermoplastics other guide values may be decisive.

¾ Never try to seal o󰘯 leaking hydraulic hoses

with your hands or 󰘰ngers. Fluids (hydraulic

oil) escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and enter into the body causing severe injury! If injured by hydraulic oil, consult a doctor immediately! Danger of infection!

¾ Due to the possible danger of severe infec-

tions, one must use appropriate auxiliary means when looking for leakages!

¾ Power sockets and connectors (electric,

pneumatic) should be identi󰘰ed by colour to

rule out operating errors.

¾ Always cover the positive battery pole with the

dedicated covering. Danger of explosion in case of short-circuit to ground!

¾ Avoid sparking and naked 󰘱ames in the vicin-

ity of the battery! Danger of explosion!

¾ The machine can be equipped with electronic

components and parts, the function of which can be a󰘯ected by the transmission of electromagnetic waves from other equipment. Such

in󰘱uences can lead to the endangerment of

persons, if the following safety notes are not complied with.

In case of a subsequent installation of electric appliances and/or components on the machine, with connection to the on-board power supply, the user in his own responsibility must check whether this installation will cause interferences in the vehicle electronics or in other components.

Make sure that the subsequently installed electric and electronic components are in accordance with the valid issue of the

EMC directive 2014/30/EC and are identi󰘰ed

with the CE-sign.

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1.6.8 Towed machines

1.6.10 Pneumatic brake system

¾ Pay attention to the permissible combinations

of hitching device on the tractor and drawbar hitch on the machine!

Couple only permissible vehicle combinations (tractor and towed machine).

¾ In case of single-axle machines pay attention

to the maximum permissible drawbar load of the tractor on the hitching device!

¾ Always ensure su󰘲cient steering and braking

capacity of the tractor!

Machines mounted to or towed by a tractor a󰘯ect the travel behaviour as well as the steering and braking ability of the tractor, especially single-axle machines with drawbar load applied to the tractor!

¾ For drawbars with drawbar load, the height

of the drawbar must only be adjusted in a specialist workshop!

1.6.9 Brake system

¾ Only drive o󰘯 with the hitched up machine af-

ter the operating pressure required to release the brake has been reached (pressure gauge on tractor).

¾ Before coupling the machine clean the seal

rings on the coupling heads of the supply and brake line from possible contamination!

¾ Close the coupling heads on the tractor before

driving without machine!

¾ Close the coupling heads of supply and brake

lines and hook these into the brackets provided for this purpose!

¾ Drain the air vessel daily! ¾ The speci󰘰ed settings on the brake valves

must not be changed!

¾ Change the air vessel if it is loose in the ten-

sion straps, if it is damaged, the type plate is corroded, loose or missing.

1.6.11 Tyres

¾ Adjustment and repair work on the brake

system must only be carried out in expert workshops or established brake service workshops.

¾ Immediately stop the tractor in case of brake

system malfunctions.

Have the malfunction remedied immediately.

¾ The brake system must be thoroughly

checked at regular intervals.

¾ Securely park the machine before starting

work in the brake system. Secure the machine against unintended lowering and rolling away (wheel chocks)!

¾ Be extra careful when performing welding,

󰘱ame cutting or drilling work near brake lines!

¾ After setup and repair work on the brake sys-

tem you must generally carry out a brake test!

¾ Pay attention to the corresponding regulations

(France) when changing the hydraulic oil!

¾ Only use the speci󰘰ed hydraulic oils (France)

when topping up or changing the hydraulic oil.

¾ When working on the tyres make sure that the

machine has been parked safely and properly secured against rolling away and accidental lowering (parking brake, wheel chocks).

¾ The assembly of wheels and tyres requires

profound knowledge and the use of proper assembly tools!

¾ Repair work on tyres and wheels must only be

carried out by specialists and only with the appropriate assembly tools for this kind of work!

¾ Check the air pressure regularly! Pay attention

to the speci󰘰ed air pressure!

¾ Check the wheel nuts regularly and retighten

all fastening screws and nuts as speci󰘰ed by

HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH! Failing to do so can lead to loosing wheels and thus to the machine tipping over.

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1.6.12 Handling crop protection agents

1.6.13 Operating the crop protection sprayer

¾ Follow the recommendations of the crop

protection agent manufacturers in regard to

• protective clothing.

• Warnings concerning the handling of crop

protection agents.

• Regulations for metering, use and cleaning.

¾ Store all relevant information about the used

crop protection agent (safety data sheets, instructions for use, etc.) in the document container.

¾ Pay attention to the notes in the “AID” publica-

tions - No. 1237 “Crop protection terminology” and No. 1042 "Caution when handling crop protection agents”. (Only available in German)

¾ The water quality (the water hardness and

mineral content in particular) in󰘱uences the

property of some fertilisers and crop protec-

tion agents. Precipitation and de󰘱occulation can cause deposits in 󰘰lters and nozzles.

Example: Extremely calciferous water reacts with sulphate-bearing fertiliser to form calcium sulphate (gypsum) and causes white deposits

in the 󰘰lters.

Pay attention to the conditions of use and the combination possibilities given by the corresponding manufacturers to avoid such problems!

¾ Observe the data on compatibility of crop

protection agents with materials of the crop protection sprayer!

¾ Do not spray any crop protection agents that

have a tendency to agglutination or solidi󰘰cation!

¾ When handling crop protection agents wear

suitable protective clothing.

¾ Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling crop

protection agents!

¾ Keep crop protection equipment and crop

protection agents out of the reach of children!

¾ Always ensure a su󰘲cient water supply in the

machine to be able to wash o󰘯 crop protection

agent in events of emergency.

¾ In case of physical contact with crop protection

products you may need to consult a physician.

¾ Thoroughly clean hands and face after the

end of work.

¾ Pay attention to the notes in the Plant Protec-

tion Act!

¾ Observe the notes in the publications of the

"Federal Ministry for food, agriculture and consumer protection".

¾ Never open pressurized lines! ¾ Use only original spare hoses from HORSCH

LEEB AS, which will withstand the chemical, mechanical and thermal loads. For assembly you should generally use hose clamps made of V2A.

¾ Repair work inside the spraying mixture con-

tainer must only be performed after thorough cleaning and with a respirator. This work must be monitored by a second person outside the spraying mixture container for safety reasons.

Ensure su󰘲cient ventilation of the spraying

mixture container!

¾ Please pay attention to the following when

repairing crop protection sprayers which have been used with ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution:

by the evaporation of water, residues of ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution can be form salt on or inside the spraying mixture container. This results in pure ammonium nitrate and carbonyl diamide. In its pure form, ammonium nitrate in connection with organic matter , such as e.g. carbonyl diamide, becomes explosive, if critical temperatures

(caused by e.g. welding work, grinding, 󰘰ling)

are reached during repairs.

¾ By thorough washing o󰘯 the spraying mixture

container or the parts to be repaired with water, this endangerment can be eliminated, because the salt of the ammonium nitrate carbonyl diamide solution is water soluble. Therefore always clean the crop protection sprayer thoroughly with water before starting repair work!

¾ The rated volume of the spraying mixture

container must not be exceeded when 󰘰lling!

¾ At the headland reduce the travel speed and

switch o󰘯 the sprayer.

¾ Excessive, jerky steering movements at the

beginning and the end of a curve will put extreme loads on the folding boom.

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¾ When applying small droplets under strong

wind, the chemical can be blown about and thus cause damage for others!

¾ If the soil is very dry, the applied chemical

can be blown away together with dust and cause damage. Always wait until the soil is

su󰘲ciently moist!

¾ Check the following from time to time: Meter-

ing quantity, clogged nozzles, damage to machine parts, leakage and cleanliness of the machine.

¾ For tractors with cabins with ventilation fans

replace the fresh air 󰘰lters with activatedcarbon 󰘰lters!

¾ Ensure that the category of the tractor cabin

is approved for the respective crop protection agent used.

¾ Do not 󰘰ll crop protection sprayers with water

from open waterbodies - to protect man, animal and environment!

¾ Always ensure a su󰘲cient water supply in the

machine to be able to wash o󰘯 crop protection

agent in events of emergency.

¾ When using these products strictly comply

with the instructions for use and the precautions listed issued by the crop protection product manufacturer!

¾ Information concerning the preparations used

must always be kept in the transport box, so that these are available for rescue services in case of accidents.

¾ Fill the crop protection sprayer only through

original HORSCH LEEB AS 󰘰lling equipment

and by gravity feed via the water mains!

¾ Never blow out nozzles and other small parts

with your mouth!

¾ Thoroughly clean hands and face after the

end of work.

1.6.14 Maintenance

WARNING

Danger of poisoning - Do not climb into the spraying mixture container!

Only trained personnel with suitable protective

out󰘰t and securing devices may climb into the

tank for cleaning.

¾ Wear gloves to protect against sharp-edged

machine parts.

¾ Repair, maintenance and cleaning work as

well as the recti󰘰cation of malfunctions must

generally be carried out with the engine shut

down! Pull the machine plug o󰘯 the on-board

computer. Pull out the ignition key!

¾ Before starting maintenance work clean the

crop protection sprayer, especially all parts which are contaminated by spraying mixture.

¾ Perform all speci󰘰ed adjustment, maintenance

and inspection tasks as scheduled.

¾ Secure all operating media like pneumatic

and hydraulic system against unintended starting up.

¾ Secure the raised machine or raised machine

parts against accidental lowering before starting maintenance, repair and cleaning work!

¾ Safely take up and fasten large assembly

groups with lifting gear for replacement.

¾ Check nuts and screws regularly for tight 󰘰t

and retighten as necessary!

¾ When exchanging cultivation tools use ap-

propriate tools and wear gloves!

¾ Dispose of oils, greases and 󰘰lters according to

applicable regulations!

¾ Prior to working on the electrical system,

disconnect it from the electric current supply!

¾ Disconnect the cable from the generator

and the battery of the tractor before starting electric welding work on tractor or connected machines!

The ground connection must be as close as possible to the welding point.

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¾ If protective features are subjected to wear,

they must be inspected at regular intervals and replaced in due time!

¾ Spare parts must at least meet the technical

requirements specified by the equipment manufacturer! This is ensured when using original spare parts from HORSCH LEEB AS!

¾ For the storage of gas use only nitrogen for

󰘰lling - danger of explosion!

1.7 Loading and unloading

WARNING

Danger of accident when using an inappropriate tractor and if the brake system of the machine is

not connected with the tractor or not 󰘰lled!

1.8 Unauthorized conversion and manufacture of spare parts

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being caught, being pulled in and impact caused by the breakage of load bearing components.

The following is generally prohibited:

¾ drilling in frame and undercarriage ¾ enlargement of existing bore holes on frame

and undercarriage

¾ welding on load bearing parts

Hitch the machine properly to the tractor be-

fore the machine is loaded on or o󰘯 a transport

vehicle!

For loading and unloading the machine only use a tractor which meets the speci󰘰ed power requirements!

NOTE

Only start to drive with the coupled machine after the operating pressure required to release the pneumatic brake system has been reached (pressure gauge on tractor).

Conversions or changes to the machine are only

permitted in agreement with the manufacturer.

Original spare parts and authorized accessories

serve your safety. This also applies for welding work on load bear-

ing components.

The use of parts other than the ones specied may result in the rejection of liability for result-

ing damage.

Use only conversion and accessory parts approved by HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH, e.g. to

maintain the validity of the type approval as per

national and international regulations.

The following machines must be in a condition that is determined by the corresponding acceptance or approval:

¾ Vehicles with a governmental type approval ¾ facilities and equipment connected with a ve-

hicle with a valid type approval or an approval for road tra󰘲c.

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1.9 Impermissible

1.11 Working in the

operating modes

The operational safety of the delivered machine is only ensured in case of intended use as speci-

󰘰ed in the operating instructions. The limit values speci󰘰ed in the data sheets must

under no circumstances be exceeded.

1.10 Spare parts and wear items as well as auxiliary materials

Machine parts in unacceptable condition must be replaced immediately.

Use only original HORSCH LEEB AS spare parts and wear items, to maintain the validity of the type approval as per national and international regulations.

When using spare parts and wear items from third parties it cannot be ensured that these have been designed and manufactured under the aspects of expected loads and safety. HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH does not assume liability for damage resulting from the use of unapproved spare parts and wear items or auxiliary materials.

vicinity of high voltage power lines

Be extra cautious when working under or within the range of high voltage power lines.

WARNING

Danger of electric accidents by touching high voltage power lines or voltage transfer via the spraying boom!

¾ The total height of 4 m can also be consider-

ably exceeded during 󰘰eld work. This can

occur with lifted parallelogram and angular actuated boom wings.

Assess the situation before starting work.

¾ If you have to pass under overhead lines, you

must ask the owner of these overhead lines about their rated voltage and minimum height.

¾ The safety distances speci󰘰ed in the table must

under no circumstances be fallen short of.

Rated voltage Safety distance from

overhead power lines

[kV] [m]

up to 1 1

1 to 110 2

110 to 220 3

220 to 380 4

1.12 Phone and radio equipment

Phones and radio equipment not connected to an external aerial can disturb the function of the vehicle electronics and thus endanger its operational safety.

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1.13 Danger caused by residual energy

Pay attention to the occurrence of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric/electronic residual energies on the machine. Apply appropriate measures when instructing operating

personnel. You will 󰘰nd detailed notes in the

corresponding chapters of the operating instructions.

1.14 Cleaning and waste disposal

Handle and dispose of used materials and substances in a professional way (see chapter “Waste disposal of crop protection sprayer”). This applies in particular for work on the lubrication system and facilities and when cleaning with solvents.

NOTE

Do not clean new machines with a steam jet of a high pressure cleaner. The paint takes approx. 3 months to cure and could be damaged before this time.

1.15 Intended use

Use of the crop protection sprayer is considered as intended if the following points are accounted for during operation of the machine. The manufacturer is not liable for damages from unintended

use. The risk will be borne solely by the user.

¾ The crop protection sprayer is intended for the

application of crop protection agents (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc.) in form of suspensions, emulsions and mixtures as well as of liquid fertilisers.

¾ The sprayer is solely intended for agricultural

applications in the treatment of plantations. It is compliant with the latest technical standard and, when correctly set and adjusted and with the correct metering, it ensures biological success.

¾ The machine must only be operated for its

intended use if in a technically perfect condition, whilst being aware of safety and risks and in strict compliance with the operating instructions!

¾ The working machine is operated by one

person sitting in the cabin.

¾ The crop protection sprayer is a working ma-

chine, which must only be driven on public roads in strict compliance with the permitted axle loads.

¾ Any faults that could adversely a󰘯ect opera-

tional safety must be eliminated immediately!

¾ Defective or excessively strained parts must

be replaced immediately. The machine must otherwise not be operated.

¾ Use only genuine HORSCH-LEEB-AS spare

parts for repairs. Other spare parts have not been tested and approved by HORSCH

LEEB AS and may have a negative in󰘱uence on machine characteristics or severely a󰘯ect

the safety.

¾ Changes to the machine, which may have a

negative e󰘯ect on safety, are only permitted

with the consent of the manufacturer.

The equipment is suitable for terrain sloping in

¾ Layer line

travel direction to the left 15 % travel direction to the right 15 %

¾ Slope line

Uphill 15 % Downhill 15 %

Intended use also includes:

¾ paying attention to all notes in these operating

instructions.

¾ compliance with the speci󰘰ed inspection and

maintenance work.

¾ the sole use of genuine HORSCH LEEB AS

spare parts.

Any use different than described above is prohibited and is considered unintended.

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For damage caused by unintended use

¾ mechanical damage (e.g. pump defects)

¾ the owner shall be solely responsible!

¾ HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH will not assume

any liability.

1.15.1 Specied equipment

The speci󰘰ed equipment of the crop protection

sprayer results from the combination of

¾ Basic equipment and undercarriage ¾ Tyres ¾ drawbar ¾ Pressure 󰘰tting ¾ Pump equipment ¾ Spraying boom ¾ Spraying lines with section control and op-

tional equipment

Should one of our sales o󰘲ces create an individual type, that is not listed hereunder, the sales o󰘲ce in question is obliged to issue the declaration required by § 25 of the plant protection act from 15/09/1986, to the Julius-Kühn-Institute. The forms required for this purpose are available from:

Julius Kühn-Institute Federal Research Institute for Crops Messeweg 11/12 D-38104 Braunschweig

1.15.2 Consequential damage

The machine has been manufactured by HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH with great care. However, despite the intended use deviations in placement quantity up to total failure may be caused by e.g.:

¾ di󰘯erent compositions of crop protection agents

(insecticides, fungicides, herbicides etc.) in the form of suspensions, emulsions and mixtures as well as liquid fertilisers

¾ blockages and bridging (e.g. agglutination or

󰘱occulation of crop protection agents)

¾ wear of wear items

¾ incorrect application quantities and travel

speeds

¾ incorrect sprayer settings and non-compliance

with the "Good professional practice in crop protection - fundamentals for execution"

¾ reaction of crop protection agents caused by

impermissible mixing of two or more di󰘯erent crop protection agents (e.g. 󰘱occulation of the

spraying mixture)

1.15.3 Effects when using certain crop protection products

At the time the crop protection sprayer is manufactured the manufacturer is aware of only a few crop protection agents with BBA (Biological Federal Institute for Agriculture and Forestry)

approval, which could have a damaging e󰘯ect

on the materials used in the crop protection equipment.

We would like to point out, that e.g. crop protection agents known to use, like Lasso, Betanal and Tramal, Stomp, Iloxan, Mudecan, Elancolan and Teridox will cause damage to hoses and switching diaphragms, if these are exposed to such products over a longer period of time (20 hours). The listed examples do not claim completeness.

We particularly warn against the use of non-

permitted mixtures of two or more di󰘯erent crop

protection agents. Substances with a tendency

to agglutination or solidi󰘰cation must not be

placed.

When using such aggressive crop protection agents it is highly recommended to place these immediately after the preparation of the spraying mixture and thoroughly clean the system with water after.

The materials and components used for the HORSCH LEEB AS crop protection sprayers are liquid fertiliser proof.

¾ damage caused by external e󰘯ects (e.g.

󰘱ow meter)

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1.15.4 Danger zones and danger points

No persons are to remain within the danger zone of the machine,

The danger zone is the area around the machine, in which persons could be reached

¾ by work related movements of the machine

and its cultivation tools

¾ by materials or foreign objects thrown out of

the machine

¾ accidentally lowering or lifted cultivation tools ¾ unintended rolling of the vehicle

The area marked red indicates the danger zone of the machine:

The danger zone of the machine contains dangerous spots with permanently existing or unexpected dangers. These danger spots are marked with warning signs, which warn against residual dangers, that cannot be technically eliminated by design. In these cases the special safety regulations in the corresponding chapters do apply.

¾ as long as the tractor engine is running with

the hydraulic system connected.

¾ as long as tractor and machine have not been

secured against unintended starting and accidental rolling away.

The operator must only move the machine or change cultivation tools from transport to working position and vice-versa or drive these implements, if the danger zone of the machine is free of persons.

Danger spots exist:

¾ between tractor and crop protection sprayer,

especially when coupling and uncoupling

¾ in the area of moving components. ¾ on the driving machine. ¾ in the slewing range of the spraying boom. ¾ in the spraying mixture container due to toxic

vapours.

¾ under the raised, but unsupported machine

or parts of the machine.

¾ when unfolding and folding the spraying boom

in the area of overhead lines by contacting such power lines.

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1.15.5 Personal protection equipment

WARNING

Health hazards caused by accidental contact with crop protection products or spraying mixture!

NOTE

Do not enter the tractor cabin with contami-

nated protective outt! Take off the protective outt and store it

in the stowage box of the crop protection sprayer.

Wear your own personal protection out󰘰t:

¾ when preparing the spraying mixture ¾ when cleaning / replacing the spray nozzles,

during spraying operation, during all work to clean the crop protection sprayer after spraying operation.

When wearing the required protective clothing you should always follow the information of the manufacturer, the product information, the instructions for use, the safety data sheet or the operating instructions for the crop protection product to be used.

Required equipment:

¾ chemicals resistant gloves

¾ chemicals resistant overall

¾ waterproof shoes

¾ face protection

¾ respirator

1.15.6 Organizational measures

NOTE

The owner must provide the necessary personal

protective out󰘰t as speci󰘰ed by the manufacturer

of the crop protection agent to be applied.

1.15.7 Operating instructions

¾ The operating instructions must always be

kept near the place of use of the machine!

¾ The operating instructions must always be

freely accessible for operator and maintenance personnel!

NOTE

Check all existing safety features at regular intervals!

¾ safety goggles

¾ skin care agent, etc.

Wear your safety gloves:

¾ before you start to process crop protection

agents,

¾ before starting work on the contaminated crop

protection sprayer or

¾ before cleaning the crop protection sprayer.

Wash off your safety gloves off with clear water from the fresh water tank:

¾ immediately after any contact with crop pro-

tection products

¾ before taking o󰘯 the protective gloves.

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1.16 Safety notes on the

1.17 Instruction sticker

machine

The towed crop protection sprayer LT is equipped with safety and protective features. Not all danger spots on this machine can be completely safeguarded under due consideration of the functionality of the machine. Corresponding safety notes on the machine point to still remaining residual risks. The danger notes are applied in the form of warning signs or safety stickers. Their position and meaning is shown next!.

NOTE

Become familiar with the meaning of the adjacent warning signs.

The opposite texts and the attachment location on the machine provide information about the special danger spots on the machine. Keep all warning signs on the machine in clean and legible condition! Replace illegible warning signs!

Check and retighten wheel nuts or wheel bolts at regular intervals see maintenance overview!

00380359

Tightening torque for wheel studs / wheel nuts - 510 Nm

00385489

Loading hook; attach lifting tackle (chains, ropes, etc.) here when performing loading work.

00380880

The CE-sign indicates that the machine complies with the basic health and safety requirements.

00380067

The return pressure of the hydraulics from the crop protection sprayer to the tractor must not exceed 5 bar.

04004899

1.18 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 physical injuries.

¾ Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be

replaced immediately.

¾ Provide spare parts with the speci󰘰ed safety

stickers.

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Switch the engine o󰘯 and pull out

the key before starting maintenance and repair work.

Endangerment caused by accidental movement of the machine!

Before commissioning the machine you should read and follow the op erating instructions!

No passengers are allowed to ride on the machine!

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The pressure accumulator is charged with gas or oil pressure. Dismantle and repair only in strict compliance with the instructions in the technical manual.

04001679

Do not open or remove protective features while the engine is running!

04002983

Take care of emerging high pres-

sure 󰘱uid! Follow the notes in the

operating instructions!

Never reach into areas where there is a risk of crushing as long as parts could still be moving!

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Keep a su󰘲cient distance to electric

high voltage power lines!

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Staying in the operating range of the drawbar between tractor and towed machine is prohibited!

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Danger of burning on hot surfaces.

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Keep a safe distance to hot sur faces!

Keep a safe distance to the slewing

area of the machine.

Danger of poisoning - never climb into the tank! Endangerment by inhaling hazard

ous substances!

Danger of poisoning - no drinking water!

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Avoid any contact with hazardous substances!

Wear your protective out󰘰t

04003745

Fill the hand washing tank only with clear water!

04002628

Do not stand in the slewing range of the machine!

Do not stand inside the range of a lifted but unsecured load.

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The maximum operating pressure in the hydraulic system is 200 bar.

Before commissioning the machine you should read and follow the op erating instructions!

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1.19 Position of safety

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stickers

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2. Product description

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the design of the machine and informs about the individual assembly groups and actuating components. You should preferably read this chapter directly on the machine. This is how you make yourself familiar with the machine.

2.1 Overview

a Spraying mixture tank b Filling dome spraying mixture tank c External control terminal with 󰘰lling level

indicator d Slewable illuviation valve e Clear water tank f Connection for clear water tank, g Connection for spraying mixture container

h platform i Hand washing tank k Wheels and tyres l hoses m Access ladder n drawbar o Support P Stowage compartment

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2.2 Safety and protective features

Folding boom rest for inside wings

Folding lock

Slope compensation

Railing for working platform

Parallelogram lock

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2.3 Fluid circuit LT CCS - components

1. Solution tank

2. Fresh water tank

3. Mechanical 5-way valve on suction side

4. Solution tank 󰘰lling via suction

5. Residue drain

6. Fresh water 󰘰lling

7. Direct 󰘰lling

8. Suction 󰘰lter with drain valve

9. Centrifugal pump

10. Fresh water 󰘰lter

11. Piston diaphragm pump

12. Pressure sensor

13. Air function (optional)

14. Mechanical 6-way valve on pressure side

15. Pressure 󰘰lter

16. 3-way valve pressure output

17. Pressure output

18. Flow meter

19. 3-way valve circulation

20. Folding boom

21. Injector

22. Internal cleaning

23. Agitator

24. Illuviation valve

25. Eco Fill

26. High pressure cleaner (optional)

27. Night Light cleaning

28. Outside cleaning (optional)

29. Electrical pump

30. Switch-over ball valve internal/outside cleaning

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2.4 Fluid circuit LT CCS Pro - components

1. Solution tank

2. Fresh water tank

3. Electrical 5-way valve on suction side

4. Solution tank 󰘰lling via suction

5. Residue drain

6. Fresh water 󰘰lling

7. Direct 󰘰lling

8. Suction 󰘰lter with drain valve

9. Centrifugal pump

10. Fresh water 󰘰lter

11. Piston diaphragm pump

12. Pressure sensor

13. Air function (optional)

14. Electrical control unit

15. Pressure 󰘰lter

16. 3-way valve pressure output

17. Pressure output

18. Flow meter

19. 3-way valve circulation

20. Folding boom

21. Injector

22. Internal cleaning

23. Agitator

24. Illuviation valve

25. Eco Fill

26. High pressure cleaner (optional)

27. Night Light cleaning

28. Outside cleaning (optional)

29. Electrical pump

30. Switch-over ball valve internal/outside

cleaning

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2.5 Supply lines between tractor and machine

Supply lines in parking position:

1. Pneumatic brake lines brake and reservoir

2. 7-pin plug for lighting

3. ISOBUS

4. Hydraulic connections pressure supply and

pressureless return

5. hydraulic connections LS-control line (Load Sensing) and support

2.6 Trafc-compliant equipment

both sides:

(a) 4 spotlights, yellow (b) red rear-light (c) Warning board (square) (d) red re󰘱ector (triangular) (e) Tail light / brake light

left:

(f) Number plate holder with lighting

(necessary, if the tractor number plate is obscured)

(g) 2 wheel chocks

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2.7 Technical data

NOTE

Payload = permissible total weight - basic weight

DANGER

Exceeding the permissible payload is prohibited. Danger of accident caused by unstable driving!

Carefully determine the payload and thus the permissible 󰘰lling of the machine. Not all 󰘰lling media allow a complete 󰘰lling of the machine.

Machine type 4 LT 5 LT

Curb weight (kg) 4850 - 5850 4900 - 5900 Drawbar load empty (kg) 530 - 830 550 - 850

Axle load empty (kg) 4330 - 5020 4350 - 5050 max. total length in transport position (m) 7.40 7.40 Transportwidth in transport position (m) 2.55 2.55 Height (m)* 3.40 - 3.55 3.40 - 3.55 Track widths (m)* 1.80 / 2.00 / 2.25 1.80 / 2.00 / 2.25 Ground clearance (m)* 0.85 0.85

Hopper

Rated volume (litres) 4000 5000 Actual volume (litre) 4500 5500 Fresh water tank (litres) 500 500 Hand washing tank (litres) 15 15

Spray boom

Working widths 42 / 28 / (14) 7-piece

39 / 27 / (14) 7-piece 38 / 27 / (14) 7-piece 36 / 24 / (12) 7-piece 33 / 24 / (12) 7-piece 32 / 24 / 12 7-piece 30 / 24 / (12) 7-piece 30 / 21 / 12 7-piece 28 / 21 / 12 7-piece 27 / 21 / 12 7-piece 24 / 12 5-piece 21 / 12 5-piece 18 / 12 5-piece

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min./max. Sections (pieces) 6 / 18 Working height (m)* 0.3 - 2.5 Pump capacity Centrifugal pump (litres/min) 600 max. working pressure (bar) 8 Working speed (km/h) 4 - 20

All dimensions and weights depend on boom width, tyres and equipment.

* Data with tyres 520/85 R 46

Machine type 4 LT / 5 LT

Technical residual quantities incl. pump **

- level ground 15 litres

- Contour line 15 % travel direction to the left 17 litres 15 % travel direction to the right 18 litres

- Line of fall 15 % uphill 31 litres 15 % downhill 13 litres

Central control electric, pneumatic single nozzle control

Spraying pressure adjustment Electric

Spraying pressure - adjustment range 0.8 - 8 bar

Spraying pressure gauge digital

Pressure 󰘰lter 50 (80) meshes

Agitator in󰘰nitely adjustable

Placing quantity control speed dependent via job computer

Jet height 300 - 2500 mm

** depending on folding boom version, incl. use of air function

Type plate

Machine type

Serial number

Year of construction

perm. total weight

Curb weight

max. working pressure

Rated volume, water

Rated volume, chemical

Axle load

Type of machine

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2.7.1 Dimensions

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Largeur de voie E Voie 1,80 m 2,00 m 2,25 m F Largeur horstout garde-boue 2350 2550 2550

Rampe Rampe 24/12 X/21/12 x/24/12 X/27/14 G Largeur hors-tout rampe 2130 2524 2517 2517

Variantes de rampe

Flèche courte, Attelage à boule inférieur

Rampe 24/12 x/21/12 x/24/12 x/27/14 A Empattement 4750 4750 4750 --- B Porte à faux Avt 4812 4812 4812 --- C Porte à faux AR 2321 2246 2928 --- D Longueur hors tout 7133 7058 7740 ---

Variantes de rampe

Flèche longue, Attelage à

rueir´éfni eluob Rampe 24/12 x/21/12 x/24/12 x/27/14 A Empattement --- --- --- 5150 B Porte à faux Avt --- --- --- 5212 C Porte à faux AR --- --- --- 2610 D Longueur hors tout --- --- --- 7822

Centre de gravité cuve

Variante Y

4 LT 1248 5 LT 1156 6 LT 1090

4750

7740

4812

2550

2000

Data in mm

2928

4750

4812

7740

Side view 5 LT

3502

2000

2550

Rear view 5 LT Front view 5 LT

NOTE:

• Deviations due to technical further development reserved.

• The dimensions may vary depending on the machine equipment and design of the folding boom.

• The weight of the machine depends on the equipment.

• The permissible transport heights and transport width for transport on public roads may di󰘯er from country to country.

Comply with the national registration regulations.

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2.7.2 Permissible total weight and tyres

The permissible total weight of the machine depends on

¾ the permissible drawbar load ¾ the permissible axle load ¾ the permissible tyre load bearing capacity per wheel pair

The permissible total weight is the sum of

¾ the permissible support load and ¾ the smaller value from

- the permissible axle load

- the tyre load bearing capacity per wheel pair!

The values for determining the permissible total weight can be taken from the following tables.

Permissible drawbar load: 4000 kg

Permissible axle load of the xed axle load

Design rigid steered rigid steered

Track [mm] 1800 - 2250 1800 - 2250 2000 - 2250 2000 - 2250 Axle load [kg]

(25 km/h) Axle load [kg]

(40 / 50 km/ h) Flange measurement [mm] 2000 2000 2100 2100

10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000

With decreasing tyre pressure, the tyre load bearing capacity will also decrease. In this case pay attention to the reduced payload of the machine:

Load bearing capacity per wheel pair

Tyres Load index 25 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h

1 Alliance

300/95 R52

2 Alliance

320/90 R50

3 Alliance

320/90 R54

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

LI 135 D / 148 D / 156 D

LI 153 A8 3570 3.0 3300 3.0 3160 3.0

LI 154 A8 3670 3.0 3390 3.0 3260 3.0

2390 2.1 2210 2.1 2120 2.1

3350 3.0 3100 3.0 2970 3.0

4270 4.0 3940 4.0 3780 4.0

4740 4.8 4380 4.8 4200 4.8

3710 3.2 3430 3.2 3290 3.2

3840 3.4 3550 3.4 3400 3.4

3970 3.6 3670 3.6 3520 3.6

3820 3.2 3530 3.2 3380 3.2

3960 3.4 3660 3.4 3510 3.4

4090 3.6 3780 3.6 3620 3.6

with air

pressure

(bar)

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

with air

pressure

(bar)

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

with air

pressure

(bar)

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Load bearing capacity per wheel pair

Tyres Load index 25 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h

4 Alliance

380/90 R46 VF

5 Alliance

380/105 R50

6 Alliance

420/80 R46

7 Alliance

480/80 R46

8 Alliance

480/80 R50 VF

9 Alliance

520/85 R38 IF

10 Alliance

520/85 R42

11 Alliance

520/85 R46

12 Alliance

520/85 R46 VF

13 Alliance

650/85 R38

14 BKT RT855

480/80 R42

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

LI 173 D 3150 1.2 3150 1.2 3150 1.2

4250 2.0 4250 2.0 4250 2.0

5450 3.2 5450 3.2 5450 3.2

6000 4 6000 4 6000 4

LI 171 A8 3100 1.2 2870 1.2 2750 1.2

4180 2.0 3870 2.0 3710 2.0

5510 3.2 5090 3.2 4880 3.2

6640 4.4 6130 4.4 5880 4.4

LI 151 D / 159 D

LI 158 A8 / 158 B

LI 171 D 3350 0.8 3350 0.8 3350 0.8

LI 167 D 2970 0.8 2970 0.8 2970 0.8

LI 154 D / 165 D / 170 D

LI 173 A8 5810 2.4 5370 2.4 5150 2.4

LI 170 D 3750 0.8 3750 0.8 3750 0.8

LI 170 D 5610 1.6 5180 1.6 4970 1.6

LI 151 A8 2035 0.6 1900 0.6 1900 0.6

2140 0.8 1980 0.8 1900 0.8

3670 2.0 3390 2.0 3260 2.0

4590 2.6 4240 2.6 4060 2.6

5180 3.2 4790 3.2 4590 3.2

- - 4250 2.4 4250 2.4

4250 1.2 4250 1.2 4250 1.2

5450 1.8 5450 1.8 5450 1.8

6150 2.4 6150 2.4 6150 2.4

4250 1.4 4250 1.4 4250 1.4

4875 1.8 4875 1.8 4875 1.8

5450 2.4 5450 2.4 5450 2.4

2960 0.8 2740 0.8 2630 0.8

5010 2.0 4630 2.0 4440 2.0

6100 2.8 5640 2.8 5410 2.8

7110 3.6 6570 3.6 6300 3.6

6350 2.8 5870 2.8 5630 2.8

6870 3.2 6440 3.2 6090 3.2

4875 1.2 4875 1.2 4875 1.2

5450 1.4 5450 1.4 5450 1.4

6000 1.6 6000 1.6 6000 1.6

6390 2.0 5900 2.0 5660 2.0

6750 2.2 6240 2.2 5990 2.2

7110 2.4 6570 2.4 6300 2.4

2700 1.0 2520 1.0 2520 1.0

3030 1.2 2830 1.2 2830 1.2

3695 1.6 3450 1.6 3450 1.6

with air

pressure

(bar)

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

with air

pressure

(bar)

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

with air

pressure

(bar)

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Load bearing capacity per wheel pair

Tyres Load index 25 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h

15 Michelin

Mach X BIB 650/85 R38

16 Michelin

SprayBIB 420/95 R50 VF

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

LI 173 A8 3445 0.6 3000 0.6 3000 0.6

5245 1.2 4910 1.2 4910 1.2

6125 1.8 5710 1.8 5710 1.8

6955 2.4 6500 2.4 6500 2.4

5150 1.8 5150 1.8 5150 1.8

5800 2.4 5800 2.4 5800 2.4

6625 3.0 6625 3.0 6625 3.0

7300 3.6 7300 3.6 7300 3.6

with air

pressure

(bar)

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

with air

pressure

(bar)

permissible

load bearing

capacities

(kg)

WARNING

Never choose an air pressure lower than the once mentioned in the table above. Danger of accident! The stability of the vehicle is no longer ensured.

with air

pressure

(bar)

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2.8 Nose development data

The work place related emission value (sound pressure level) is 74 dB(A), measured in operating condition with the cabin closed at the ear of the tractor driver. Measuring instrument: OPTAC SLM 5. The sound pressure level mainly depends on the vehicle used.

2.9 Necessary tractor equipment

The tractor must meet the speci󰘰ed power requirements and should be 󰘰tted with all necessary

electric, hydraulic and brake connections, to be able to work with the machine.

Tractor engine power

4 LT from 85 kW (115 HP) 5 LT from 90 kW (124 HP) 6 LT from 95 kW (130 HP)

Note: These values apply for level areas. Depending on use conditions (e.g. very steep / hilly terrain) higher engine power may be required.

Electrics

Battery voltage: 12 V (Volt) Socket for lighting: 7-pin

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure: 200 bar

Tractor pump power: Pump ACE FM 650-HYD M16: min. 50 l/min at 190 bar for hydraulic pump drive

¾ The required pump capacity varies according to the function requirement!

Spraying pump

ACE 650

Piston diaphragm

pump

Max. required oil quantity 50 26 10 24 15 29

Application examples:

Field travel Headland

50 50 50 10 24 84

Steering

Parallelogram lift

Hydraulic compres-

sor (optional)

High pressure

cleaner (optional)

Total output in litres

per minute

NOTE

All values represent the max. required amount of oil for the respective function!

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Hydraulic oil in the machine Hydraulic/gear oil OMV austromatik IGB The hydraulic/gear oil in the machine is suitable for the combined hydraulic/gear oil circuits in all common tractor brands.

Tractor control units: 1x dual-acting for hydraulic support 1x pressureless return 1x pressure supply

with hydraulic oil supply via Load-Sensing port: 1x Load-Sensing pilot line

with hydraulic oil supply via tractor control unit: 1 x pressure supply in continuous operation (min. 60 l/min)

Two circuit service brake system:

1 coupling head (red) for the supply management 1 coupling head (yellow) for the brake line

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3. Design and

3.2 Connections

function

3.1 Control unit

The external control terminal, 󰘰lling connections

and illuviation valve are arranged in travel direction on the left hand side.

Overview of connections

1 Pressure 󰘰lter

2 Solution tank direct 󰘰lling

3 Suction connection for solution tank 󰘰lling

4 Filling port for fresh water tank

5 Spraying mixture tank residue drain

6 spraying mixture tank pressure output

External control terminal, 󰘰lling connections and

illuviation valve

NOTE

For machines with the CCS Pro equipment there is a storage box next to the external control

terminal. The personal protective outt can be

stored here.

3.3 Folding boom

The folding boom has 5 or 7 sections depending on the version.

It can be operated in two di󰘯erent working widths

(full and reduced).

NOTE

Collision protection with fully extended working width. With reduced working width pay attention to any obstacles around the outside of the machine!

¾ For possible folding boom versions see the

chapter Folding boom folding variants.

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3.4 Nozzles

3.6 Spraying control

The boom can be equipped with single and multiple nozzles. The nozzles are mounted on the boom with a spacing of 50 cm / 25 cm.

Example multiple nozzles body

¾ See appendix for further nozzle types

3.5 Spraying line

The complete control of spraying boom and operation is accomplished via the terminal in the tractor cabin.

See the "HORSCH terminal instructions" for detailed operation.

Furthermore, the external control terminal is

used to control 󰘱ushing, 󰘰lling operation, working

lights and outside cleaning.

3.7 CCS - continuous inside cleaning

(Continuous cleaning system)

NOTE

Quick sprayer cleaning process without having

to get off the machine.

¾ The spraying line is made of Ø 25 mm stain-

less steel pipe.

¾ In the boom sections the pipe is continuous.

¾ The sections are coupled by hoses, resulting

in continuous lines over the entire width of the boom.

The complete cleaning process is controlled from the driver's cabin.

Function:

Principle of positive displacement instead of principle of dilution

An additional cleaning pump feed clear water directly into the inside cleaning nozzles. The spraying pump draws this water out of the solution tank and uses it to force the chemical residue through the nozzles out of the pipeline system. This means quick, thorough and water consumption optimized cleaning.

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3.8 Fluid circuit - function

3.9 Induction hopper

The slewable illuviation valve is used to pour in, dilute and draw in crop protection agents and carbonyl diamide.

1 Hinged lid

2 Handle to swing the illuviation valve

3 Parallelogram arm to swing the induction hop-

per from transport to 󰘰lling position

4 Switching 󰘰tting for canister 󰘱ushing / closed

circuit 󰘱ushing line / shock nozzle and wash-

ing gun

5 Switch-over ball valve for sucking-o󰘯 and

Eco󰘰ll connection

6 Washing gun

7 Eco󰘰ll 󰘰lling port

8 Canister 󰘱ushing

9 Rinsing nozzles

10 Shock nozzle

11 Washing gun

12 Filling level gauge

13 Eddy current valve

14 Rinsing nozzles to dilute and illuviate crop

protection agents

15 Pressure plate

16 Rotating canister 󰘱ushing nozzle to 󰘱ush

out canisters or other containers

NOTE

With the canister ushing (16) switched on, water emerges from the rinsing nozzle when the pres-

sure plate (15) is pressed down.

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Washing gun

3.10 Spraying pump

A washing gun for cleaning the illuviation tank after 󰘰lling can be found on the induction hopper. Apart from this, deposited residues can be

󰘱ushed out of the canisters.

Washing gun

¾ To fixate the handle actuation press the

button (17) during operation.

¾ Operate the handle to loosen. ¾ After switching o󰘯 (11) relieve the residual

pressure.

The crop protection sprayer is equipped with a centrifugal pump for the spraying system. The pump is hydraulically driven via a proportional valve and adjusts to the required quantity.

Centrifugal pump

For the pumps used no pulsation dampening is required, because centrifugal pumps generate

continuous 󰘱ow and pressure.

The spraying pump is almost completely maintenance-free and is equipped with a dry running protection.

The pump must never be operated without 󰘱uid!

NOTE

Fill the pump with 󰘱uid before initial commissioning and after each draining before switching on.

All 󰘱uid residues must be drained o󰘯 in order to

protect the pump against frost damage. Loosen the screw for this purpose.

Technical data:

Type ACE - FMC-650F-HYD

Flow rate in l/min at 0 bar 600

Flow rate in l/min at 5 bar 500

Maximum pressure in bar 10

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The pump has an oil 󰘰lled cavity as dry running

protection and for cooling.

3.12 Hand washing tank

¾ Check the pressure in the pressure gauge of

the pump.

¾ If the pressure drops, check for leaks. ¾ Check the liquid sealant level. ¾ Switch the suction side to solution or fresh

water tank

¾ Open the main tap. ¾ The 󰘱uid 󰘱ows to the pump by itself.

3.11 Piston diaphragm pump

The piston diaphragm pump is located under the fresh water tank.

Functions of the pump:

• Draws in fresh water during continuous inside

cleaning (CCS).

• Suction aid during 󰘰lling process

NOTE

Fill only clean water into the hand washing tank!

WARNING

Danger or poisoning by contaminated water in the hand washing tank!

Never use the water in the hand washing tank as drinking water!

Hand washing tank

Piston diaphragm pump

¾ Check the tyre 󰘰ller on the diaphragm pump

1x every year.

Technical data:

Type AR 135

Flow rate in l/min at 480 rpm 100

max. 󰘱ow rate in l/min at 550 rpm 128

The hand washing tank with drain valve is located at the right hand side next to the illuviation valve.

3.13 Agitator

The solution tank is equipped with a hydraulic agitator. Special injector nozzles in the agitator tube reinforce the stirring intensity. The switched on agitator mixes the spraying mixture inside the tank and thus ensures a homogeneous mixture.

The agitator can be adjusted in󰘰nitely variable

on the external control unit or the terminal.

The agitator has 3 stages and can also be

switched o󰘯 completely in order to minimize the

residual amount inside the solution tank.

At the greatest intensity, the quick 󰘰lling valve is

also opened to create "turbulence" in the drum.

For machines with the CCS Pro equipment the

󰘰lling level wash container must be min. 150 litre

to activate the agitator.

Maximum pressure in bar 20

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3.14 Filter

NOTE

Use all speci󰘰ed 󰘰lters of the 󰘰lter equipment. Clean the 󰘰lters at regular intervals.

Trouble free operation of the crop protection

sprayer is only ensured with optimal 󰘰ltration of the spraying mixture. Appropriate 󰘰ltering considerably in󰘱uences the treatment success

of the crop protection measure.

Punched screen

The punched screen prevents that coarse contaminants can enter into pump and spraying system.

Dome screen / lling screen

The dome screen / 󰘰lling screen prevents contaminants from entering when 󰘰lling the solution

tank through the dome or the induction hopper. The screen has a standard mesh size of 1 mm.

Suction lter

Pay attention to the permissible 󰘰lter combinations or mesh widths. The mesh widths of self-

cleaning pressure 󰘰lters and nozzle 󰘰lters must

always be smaller than the nozzle opening of the nozzles used.

Please note that the use of pressure 󰘰lter ele- ments with 80 or 100 meshes/inch may with some crop protection agents cause the separation of biocatalysts. If in doubt, contact the crop protection product manufacturer.

Pressure lter

The pressure 󰘰lter prevents contaminants from entering into the nozzle line. Di󰘯erent degrees of 󰘰neness are available to suit each application. By standard the 󰘰lter is 󰘰tted with a 80 mesh/

inch element. In case of applications with liquid fertiliser or when using bigger nozzles it is recommended to use more coarse elements in order to keep

the pressure drop in the 󰘰lter as low as possible.

The suction 󰘰lter clean the water / wash before

it enters into the centrifugal pump (mesh size

0.9 mm).

Overview of pressure lter elements

Meshes/

inch

32 white 50 blue from ‚03’ 0.35 80 grey ‚02’ 0.20

100 red up to ‚015’ 0.15

Filter cleaning, see chapter Cleaning, maintenance and repair.

Colour nozzle

size

Mesh size

[mm]

The self-cleaning pressure 󰘰lter prevents blocking of the nozzle 󰘰lters in front of the spray

nozzles.

In circulation mode (sprayer main switch "o󰘯") the inside surface of the pressure 󰘰lter insert is constantly 󰘱ushed, and undissolved spraying

agent and dirt particles are caught in the dome screen of the spraying mixture container when the chemical is returned to the tank.

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Nozzle lter (optional)

The nozzle 󰘰lter (a) prevents clogging of the

spraying nozzles.

3.15 External cleaning system (optional)

NOTE

Overview of nozzle lters

24 Meshes/inch

from nozzle size: 06’ and bigger Filter area: 5.00 mm² Mesh size:: 0.50 mm

50 Meshes/inch

for nozzle size: 02’ to ‚05’ Filter area: 5.07 mm² Mesh size: 0.35 mm

The external washing facility is supplied directly by the spraying pump of the fresh water tank.

WARNING

Danger through accidental contact with spraying mixture!

Wear personal protection out󰘰t!

Before using the external cleaning system the cleaning programs of the crop protection sprayer must be cycled through since the residual chemical still contained in the water system is

pumped o󰘯 via outside cleaning before fresh

water arrives at the cleaning gun.

With the external cleaning system two optional variants are available.

1. High pressure cleaner

100 Meshes/inch

for nozzle size: 015’ and smaller Filter area: 5.07 mm² Mesh size: 0.15 mm

1 Hose reel

2 20 m pressure hose

3 Washing gun

4 Grip with interlock

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Operating pressure: 150 bar Water output: 15 l/min

3.16.1 Coupling hydraulic hoses

2. Washing facility with single spray gun

CAUTION

Risk of 󰘱uids escaping under pressure.

The external cleaning system may be contaminated with spraying mixture deposits!

Secure the washing gun with the lock against accidental spraying:

¾ before each spraying pause ¾ before the washing gun is stored again in its

holder after cleaning is 󰘰nished.

NOTE

Wear appropriate protective clothes when cleaning. Follow the recommendations of the crop protection agent manufacturers.

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by faulty hydraulic functions in case of incorrectly connected hydraulic hoses! When connecting hydraulic hoses ensure correct assignment of the hydraulic connections.

¾ Check the compatibility of hydraulic oils before

you connect the machine to the tractor hydraulics. Do not mix mineral oils with bio-oils!

¾ Observe the maximum permissible hydraulic

oil pressure of 200 bar.

¾ Only connect clean hydraulic couplings. ¾ Insert the hydraulic plugs into the hydraulic

sockets, until they noticeably click into place.

¾ Check all coupling points of hydraulic hoses

for correct and leak tight 󰘰t.

1. Actuate the control lever on the tractor

mounted control valve to 󰘱oating position (or

neutral position).

3.16 Hydraulic connections

WARNING

Danger of infection caused by high pressure hydraulic oil from the hydraulic system penetrating into the body! Danger of severe injuries!

When coupling or decoupling hydraulic hoses make sure that the hydraulic system has been depressurized on both tractor and machine side.

If injured by hydraulic oil, consult a doctor immediately!

2. Clean the hydraulic plugs on the hydraulic hoses before connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor.

3. Couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor control unit and ensure that they are interlocked.

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3.16.2 Uncoupling hydraulic hoses

The total weight of the trailer must be

¾ less or equal 12,000 kg and ¾ less or equal the actual total weight of the

trailed sprayer.

1. Turn the control lever on the tractor control unit to 󰘱oating position (neutral position).

2. Unlock the hydraulic plugs from the hydraulic

sockets and pull them o󰘯.

3. Place the hydraulic hoses in the hose bracket.

Hydraulic connections

(a) - Pressure supply

- pressureless return 󰘱ow

The connections for lighting and brake are located above the drawbar hitch.

NOTE

Pay attention to the permissible towing capacity of the tractor!

Strictly comply with the chapter Safety notes for the operator!

3.18 Lifting points

The machine can be fastened at the following points to secure it for transportation:

(b) - Support

- LS - control line (Load-Sensing)

3.17 Pulling tool (optional)

The drawbar hitch is intended for twin-axle trailers without drawbar load.

drawbar hitch

Both sides at the front of the machine

Both sides at the rear of the machine

NOTE

The chapter Safety notes must be followed!

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3.19 Transport, document

3.20 Pneumatic brake

and safety container

It is located at the right of the hand washing tank. Machines with the CCS Pro variant feature an additional storage bin to the right of the external control terminal.

¾ Transport and safety container for the storage

of protective clothing and accessories.

¾ Document container for the storage and keep

of information concerning currently used crop protection agents.

¾ Provides information about the composition of

the tank content and in the spraying boom and serves as information for rescuing personnel in case of accidents.

system

NOTE

Strict compliance with the speci󰘰ed maintenance intervals is mandatory for correct functioning of the twin-line brake system.

Brake pressure regulator with ALB for adjusting the brake force. The brake force is adjusted in dependence on the loading condition of the trailed sprayer.

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by accidentally rolling machine after the service brake has been released! Release the pneumatic brake and the parking brake only after the machine has been secured against rolling away.

Only on machines with CCS Pro variant

Hand brake

The parking brake of the towed sprayer must be pulled each time when the unit is parked. To this end, fold down the crank and apply the brake by turning it. Now fold up the crank again.

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Actuating button to release the pneumatic brake

When uncoupling the machine from the tractor, the pneumatic brake of the sprayer automatically engages in the brake position. Press in the operating button down to the stop position to release the pneumatic brake of the towed sprayer. The pneumatic brake is activated again by pulling it up to the stop position with the air

reservoir being 󰘰lled.

NOTE

The operating button for releasing the pneumatic brake shall be used only for temporary work, e.g. for manoeuvring the machine or in case of emergency. The pneumatic brake must be applied again at the end. The parking brake must be pulled in addition.

(1) Air vessel (2) Tension straps (3) Drainage valve for condensation water (4) Test port for pressure gauge

Twin-circuit pneumatic brake system

Position of line 󰘰lters

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being caught, being pulled in and impact caused by unintentional rolling away of the machine! When the air vessel is empty, the pneumatic brake cannot be engaged again via the operating button! The air reservoir

must be 󰘰lled again 󰘰rst by coupling the crop

protection sprayer to the tractor.

(1) Line 󰘰lter in brake line (yellow) (2) Line 󰘰lter in supply line (red)

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3.20.1 Automatic load dependent brake pressure regulator (ALB)

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by incorrectly functioning brake system! Perform a function test of the brake system before each travel!

NOTE

Do not change the adjustment measurement on the automatic load dependent brake pressure regulator. The adjustment measurement must match the value given on the ALB plate.

¾ Damaged seal rings must be replaced

without delay.

¾ Drain water from the air vessel every day

before the 󰘰rst ride.

¾ Only start to move the hitched up machine

after the operating pressure required to release the brake has been reached (pressure gauge on tractor).

1 Supply line (red)

2 Brake line (yellow)

Anti-lock braking system (ALB) sign

3.20.2 Connecting the brake system

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by incorrectly functioning brake system! Perform a function test of the brake system before each travel!

Before connecting the brake and supply line make sure that

¾ the machine has been connected to the tractor. ¾ the seal rings on the brake coupling heads

are clean.

¾ the seal rings on the brake coupling heads

are not damaged.

1. Open the cover of the coupling head on the tractor.

2. Fasten the coupling head of the brake line (yellow) correctly in the yellow coupling on the tractor.

3. Fasten the coupling head of the supply line (red) correctly in the red coupling on the tractor.

¾ When connecting the supply line (red) the

supply pressure from the tractor will press the actuating button for the releasing valve on the trailer brake valve automatically out.

4. Release the parking brake with the crank.

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by accidentally rolling machine after the service brake has been released! The machine must be secured against rolling away.

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NOTE

Pneumatic dual circuit brake system:

¾ Always connect the coupling head of the

brake line (yellow) 󰘰rst and the coupling head

of the supply line (yellow) after.

¾ The service brake of the machine immediately

opens after the red coupling head has been connected.

3.20.3 Disconnecting the brake system

1. Secure the machine against unintended rolling away. Use the parking brake and wheel chocks for this purpose.

2. Pull the parking brake tight via the crank.

3. Release the coupling head of the supply line (red) and uncouple from the tractor.

4. Release the coupling head of the brake line (red) and uncouple from the tractor.

When the machine is unhitched or torn o󰘯,

the supply line to the trailer brake valve will be vented. The trailer brake valve will automatically switch over and operate the service brake system in dependence on the automatic load dependent brake pressure regulator.

3.21 Drawbar

NOTE

Positively secure the coupling bolt after it has been plugged in!

The drawbar is equipped with ball head K80 4 t for lower link hitching or drawbar eye for connection in the coupling jaw.

5. Place the lines on the hose bracket.

WARNING

NOTE

Pneumatic dual circuit brake system:

¾ Always disconnect the coupling head of the

supply line (red) 󰘰rst, and the coupling head

of the brake line (yellow) after.

¾ The service brake of the machine will only

change to braking position after the red coupling head has been disconnected.

¾ Strictly adhere to this sequence, as otherwise

the service brake will be released and the unbraked machine may start to move.

Ball head coupling

Drawbar eye coupling

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3.22 Automatic Ackerman steering

DANGER

Danger of accident caused by the machine tipping over! For road travel and transportation center and deactivate the Ackerman steering Trail-Control.

With Trail-Control switched on:

¾ Under 15 km/h: Trail-Control function active ¾ Above 15 km/h: Trail-Control function

switches o󰘯 automatically!

CAUTION

Risk of accident from the machine topping over at excessive speeds in curves e.g. at the headland. Corner only with appropriate speed.

CAUTION

Danger of 󰘰ngers or hand being crushed by

moving, accessible machine parts! Never reach into the danger spot as long as the tractor engine is running with the hydraulic system connected!

1. Switch on the steering axle.

2. Use the teach menu on the terminal to steer the steering axle to the maximum position, whereby any collision of wheels with other machine parts must be avoided.

3. Screw out the stop screws until the axle touches the end stop and secure them with the locking nuts.

1 Trailing steering axle

2 Steering cylinder

3.22.1 Adjusting the mechanical steering end stop

NOTE

When using di󰘯erent tyres or track widths, the

mechanical steering stop needs to be adjusted. In addition, the max. end stops must be taught again.

¾ Teach procedure must be carried out by

HORSCH service sta󰘯.

Mechanical steering stop

Make this adjustment on both sides. Depending on the equipment of the machine, these stop screws are already assembled or attached to the machine.

NOTE

Adjust the mechanical steering end stop so that it is only activated when the electrical steering end stop fails.

Refer to the HORSCH terminal instructions for more details on adjusting the electronic steering end stop.

The undercarriage must be fully deflected (air bellows relieved/pressureless). With the wheels steered to the limit, check them for freedom of movement.

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3.23 Suspension

3.24 Hydraulic support

The suspension includes an automatic level control, independently of the load condition. Suspension may work via air-spring bellows or mechanical elastomer springs.

1 air-spring bellows

2 shock absorbers

The hydraulically operated support supports the uncoupled trailed sprayer. Operation takes place via a double-acting control valve on the tractor.

3 mechanical elastomer springs

hydraulic support

The hydraulic support is secured via a locking block. This prevents accidental lowering.

WARNING

Danger of accident when driving with the support in lowered position! Before starting transport travels you must make sure that the support has been fully retracted!

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3.25 Working platform

3.26 Fresh water tank

with ladder

Working platform with foldable access ladder to

reach the 󰘰lling dome.

¾ Hold on to the ladder. ¾ To open pull out the knob (1) and fold the

ladder down.

¾ Let the knob (1) click into place to fold up and

secure the ladder.

The fresh water tank (1) is located between the platform and the solution tank. The tank capacity is 500 litres.

Fresh water tank

The 󰘰lling port (2) is located to the left of the illuviation valve.

Working platform

DANGER

¾ Danger of accident during transport by road!

Strictly make sure that the access ladder is locked in transport position.

¾ Danger of falling o󰘯 when riding on the ma-

chine! Riding on the crop protection sprayer is generally prohibited

¾ Danger of injury by poisonous vapours! Never

climb into the spraying mixture container!

Filling port for fresh water tank

The over󰘱ow of the fresh water tank is located behind the 󰘰lling port for fresh water which is

routed via a line to the underside.

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The tank lid with ventilation for the fresh water tank is located at the top side.

Tank lid with ventilation of the fresh water tank

NOTE

Fill the fresh water tank only with clear water, never with crop protection agent or spraying mixture!

3.27 Main control terminal

Spraying operation is controlled via the terminal in the tractor cabin. The graphic user interface shows and controls current settings and measuring values in spraying operation.

¾ Input and monitoring of data in spraying op-

eration.

The crop protection sprayer is equipped with an ISOBUS-compatible terminal Touch 800 as standard feature. Other ISOBUS compatible terminals may alternatively also be used. However, this should be discussed with the HORSCH- LEEB Service before use.

Fresh water is used for:

¾ Dilution of the residual quantity in the spraying

mixture container.

¾ Cleaning (󰘱ushing) the entire crop protection

sprayer in the 󰘰eld.

¾ Cleaning the suction 󰘰tting as well as the

spraying lines with the tank 󰘰lled.

¾ Cleaning with high pressure cleaner (optional).

WARNING

Danger of accident when performing repair work on the fresh water tank! Open the maintenance

opening only for maintenance work and by trained personnel.

Terminal Touch 800

1 Switching the terminal ON/OFF

2 Making screenshots

3 Saves the window arrangement

4 Touchdisplay

NOTE

¾ A detailed description can be found in the

operating instructions for the Touch 800 control terminal!

¾ Instructions for operating the sprayer software

can be found in the terminal instructions supplied by HORSCH!

¾ When using an alternative terminal the re-

spective operating instructions issued by the manufacturer must be followed!

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3.28 Multi-function handle

The multi-function handle can additionally be connected to the terminal to ease operation.

It is de󰘰nitely required for the operation of the

BoomControl function. It contains the functions most frequently needed during operation. These can thereby by selected easily, quickly and without visual contact. The number of screens is reduced by using the multi-function handle and thus provides a better overview.

The joystick has 8 buttons at the front side an a switch (2) at the right side. It allows changing between 3 levels. The currently set level is indicated on the front with a colour LED (1).

Switch position

Coloured status LED

Red

Yellow

Green

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3.28.1 Assignment of multi-function handle

(a) Ackerman steering “Automatic mode” (b) Ackerman steering “ON / OFF”

RED

(c)

Left folding boom wing up *

(d)

Right folding boom wing up *

(e)

Left folding boom wing down *

(f)

Right folding boom wing down*

(g) Steering “manual” travel direction “left” (h) Steering “manual” travel direction “right”

(i) Spraying quantity “100%”, all sections on (k) Spraying operation “ON / OFF”

o P

YELLOW

(m) Section “ACTIVATION” from “left” (n) Section “ACTIVATION” from “right”

(o) Section “DEACTIVATION” from “left” (p) Section “DEACTIVATION” from “right”

(q) Spraying quantity “REDUCTION” by 10 % (r) Spraying quantity “INCREASE” by 10 %

(s) Activate automatic folding boom guidance

t u

x y

GREEN

(t) Lift folding boom or parallelogram * (u) Angle both folding boom sides up *

(v) Lower the folding boom or parallelogram * (w) Angle both folding boom sides down *

(x) Slope compensation “left” up (y) Slope compensation "right" up

Button assignment on the multi-function handle depending on the switch position or colour of the status LED * Optional ** Button assignment may vary

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3.29 PTO-shaft pump (optional)

In case of insu󰘲cient hydraulic power of the tractor the PTO-shaft pump can optionally be used. The pump in this case supports the hydraulic circuit for spraying.

Assembly

¾ Plug the pump on to the PTO-shaft. ¾ Fasten the anti-twist lock.

For this purpose 󰘰x the adjusting rod in the slot and in the bolt for the upper link without applying any tension.

DANGER

Danger of injuring during assembly!

¾ Before performing assembly work shut down

the tractor and pull o󰘯 the ignition key!

¾ Never switch on the PTO-shaft with the en-

gine shut down!

¾ Before switching on the PTO-shaft make sure

that there are no persons in the danger zone of the machine.

Parking position

¾ After parking the machine plug the pump on

the holding plate (a).

PTO-shaft pump on tractor

The pump must not move during operation, otherwise shaft and bearings may be damaged!

NOTE

¾ Before switching on the PTO-shaft make

sure that the chosen PTO-shaft speed of the tractor complies with the permissible speed of the device.

¾ Check all screw connections in regular in-

tervals.

PTO-shaft pump in parking position

WARNING

Danger of accident when driving the PTO-shaft pump in parking position!

Parking position must only be used with the machine shut down!

For road travel or in the 󰘰eld the pump should

always be mounted to the tractor.

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3.30 NightLight (optional)

Extremely bundled light (LED spotlight) to illuminate the spraying cones.

When the spraying process is switched o󰘯 at the

headland the lights are automatically cleaned by a washing facility. The LED spotlights are controlled via the terminal.

Pump NightLight cleaning (3)

The pmp is located at the undercarriage on the left machine side below the solution tank

between the pressure 󰘰tting and the travel axis

of the crop protection sprayer.

NOTE

NightLight with cleaning nozzle

The cleaning cycle is activated automatically when switching o󰘯 the nozzles (e.g. at the headland). At each cycle the pump (3) is activated for approx. 4 seconds and delivers approx. 0.4 litres

of fresh water with 2.5 bar through the 󰘰lter (2)

to the cleaning nozzle (1).

The cleaning cycle is also activated in the day-

time when the NightLight is switched o󰘯. This

avoids deposits on the spreading disc also during daytime.

Filter NightLight cleaning (2)

The 󰘰lter is located below the fresh water tank.

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3.31 Hydraulic compressor

In the machine version with hydraulic brake a hydraulic compressor is installed at the front on the platform. It is operated via the tractor hydraulics.

Compressed air supply takes place for

• Folding boom control

• nozzle control and blow-out function

• air bellows

The hydraulic compressor is automatically activated, if the system pressure drops below 6 bar.

Hydraulic compressor

¾ Replace the intake air 󰘰lter every 500 operat-

ing hours, but at the latest after 6 months, under severe operating conditions even earlier.

Thereby clean the housing from inside.

Intake air 󰘰lter

¾ Clean compressor block and fan protection

grille daily or when required. Carefully use compressed air for this purpose.

Otherwise the compressor could overheat.

¾ Drain the water from the frame tube at least

once every week. For this purpose open the drain valve slowly.

At ambient temperatures below 0 °C drain o󰘯

water after each work day / shift.

1 Hydraulic motor

2 Frame tubing

3 Cooling fan

4 Compressor block

5 Pressure gauge for air pressure

6 Vent valve

Maintenance

WARNING

Before starting maintenance, the tractor must be shut down and the compressor depressurized! The pressure gauge should not indicate any pressure.

Keep a safe distance to hot surfaces!

¾ Check the intake 󰘰lter daily for contamination.

Clean as required.

¾ First oil change after 150 hours, then every

500 hours / 12 months.

Speci󰘰cation: SAE 10W-30 (0.9 l)

7 Filler neck with oil dipstick (min./max.)

8 Drain plug

9 Electronic pressure switch with ON/OFF switch

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Technical data

max. air 󰘱ow rate 450

max. air pressure (bar) 8

Air volume in frame tube (l) 4.27

rated hydraulic volume (l/min) at 130 bar 14

Oil quantity (l) 0.9

Pressure switch electronic

Troubleshooting

Malfunction Possible cause Remedy

Compressor does not start, even though the tractor is in operation

Compressor does not start or difficult to start, even though the tractor is in operation

Air pressure too low

Compressor does not produce compressed air / runs without load

Oil consumption too high

Compressor overheats

Fault on hydraulic valve of compressor or on solenoid valve in hydraulic valve block

Compressor switched o󰘯 by ON/OFF-

switch on pressure switch

Fault in hydraulic system • Check hydraulic pressure and 󰘱ow rate,

Electronic pressure switch defective or incorrectly adjusted

Suction 󰘰lter blocked Check and replace if necessary

Output valve incorrectly adjusted or faulty Check and rectify fault (workshop work)

Intake air 󰘰lter or connection blocked Check and replace the 󰘰lter or clean the

Piston rings worn Check and rectify fault (workshop work)

Compressor 󰘰lled with unsuitable oil Fill in suitable oil

Compressor block and fan guard soiled Check and clean

Oil level too low Fill in a su󰘲cient amount of oil

Check and repair, if necessary (workshop work)

Switch on compressor

adjust as necessary (workshop work)

• Check hydraulic motor for leakage, repair if necessary (workshop work)

Check and repair or replace, if necessary (workshop work)

connection

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4. Design and

4.1.1 BoomControl

Function of the Spraying Boom

4.1 Folding boom control

Proper condition of spraying boom and

suspension have a considerable inuence

on the distributing accuracy for the spraying mixture. Complete overlapping is achieved by correctly adjusting the spraying height of the boom to the crop.

WARNING

Danger cause by unexpected movements in automatic mode. Never come close to the ultrasonic sensor, while the BoomControl is in automatic mode.

Further development of the automatic folding boom guidance to maintain the exact, lowest possible working height, even when driving with high speed and in highly cropped terrain. This creates the prerequisite for minimum drifting.

An automatic height and inclination control adapts the boom to the crop.

Ultrasonic sensor on the boom

Active adaptation of the boom via middle section height guidance; independent bending of both boom arms (controlled by 4 sensors, distributed over the entire boom);

NOTE

When the spray boom is switched o󰘯 at the

headland, the spray boom is automatically

raised by a previously de󰘰ned value.

When switched back on, the boom will return to its adjusted height.

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4.1.2 BoomControl modes

Six di󰘯erent equipment versions are available. Depending on the mode, there are two designs each.

4.2 Folding and unfolding

WARNING

BoomControl ECO

Design with 2 or 4 sensors for height adjustment and slope compensation.

BoomControl PRO

Design with 4 or 6 sensors for height adjustment, slope compensation and angle adjustment.

BoomControl PRO+

Design with 6 or 10 sensors for height adjustment, slope compensation and angle adjustment of inner wings and outer wings.

NOTE

In case of irregular population and/or empty

spaces in the population, the boom control must be deactivated or manually overridden, to avoid

unintended lowering of the boom!

Danger of crushing, being pulled in, being caught or impact for third parties may arise if third parties remain in the operating range of the boom when unfolding or folding the boom and are caught by the moving parts of the boom!

These endangerments can cause severe and possible also fatal injuries.

Keep a su󰘲cient safety distance to moving parts

of the machine as long as the engine is running.

Make sure that persons keep a su󰘲cient safety

distance to moving parts of the machine. Order persons to leave the slewing range of

the machine. Immediately release the actuator for unfolding

or folding the boom, if a person enters into the slewing range of the boom.

DANGER

Always keep a sufcient distance to overhead power lines when unfolding or folding the boom! Contacting overheat power lines can cause fatal injuries.

CAUTION

There are shearing and crushing points on all hydraulically actuated folding components! Folding or unfolding the spray boom while travelling is prohibited! Only drive with the machine in locked transport position.

NOTE

The folding boom is controlled via the terminal. In folded and unfolded condition of the boom, the hydraulic cylinders for folding the boom maintain the corresponding end position (transport and working position).

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Folding process

For this purpose go to the page "Folding".

NOTE

¾ A detailed description can be found in the

operating instructions for the Touch 800 control terminal!

¾ Instructions for operating the sprayer software

can be found in the supplied terminal instructions from HORSCH!

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4.3 Folding variants - folding boom

Boom, 5-piece with reduced working width 12 m

12 m

18-24 m

Boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 12 m and 21 m

12 m

21 m

27-30 m

Boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 24 m

24 m

30-36 m

Boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 27/28 m

27/28 m

38-42 m

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4.4 Adjusting the spraying height

4.5 Transport lock

WARNING

Danger of crushing and impact for persons when lifting or lowering for height adjustment of the spraying boom!

Expel persons from the danger zone of the machine, before lift or lower the spray boom with the height adjustment.

NOTE

Adjust the spraying height (distance between nozzles and crop) as per currently applicable guidelines.

Always adjust the spray boom parallel to

the ground, because the specied spraying

height can only be achieved in this condition.

Carry out all adjustment work on the spray boom conscientiously.

Danger from crushing and impact for persons may arise if the boom folded to transport position accidentally unfolds during travels!

The folding boom package must be locked and checked during each travel!

Folding boom lock open

Folding boom lock closed

Bow for folding boom rest

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Folding boom rest

Folding boom put down

Parallelogram interlock closed

NOTE

Before setting off for driving on public roads make

sure that the boom rests securely in the boom rest and both the package lock and the parallelogram lock as closed.

Parallelogram interlock open

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4.6 Slope compensation /

4.7 Collision protection

pendulum lock

Slope compensation / pendulum lock unlocked

The collision protection protects the boom against damage caused by collision with a solid obstacle. The joint mechanism enables escaping a collision in travel direction and in opposite direction.

After the escape movement the collision protection will swing back to initial position.

Slope compensation / pendulum lock locked

Locking takes place automatically when folding in.

Uniform transverse distribution is only achieved with the slope compensation unlocked.

NOTE

Make sure the slope compensation is locked:

¾ before transport travels! ¾ before unfolding and folding the boom!

NOTE

Collision protection with fully extended working

width. With reduced working width pay atten-

tion to any obstacles around the outside of the machine!

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4.8 Spraying line

4.8.1 Circulation system

The spraying line is made of Ø 25 mm stainless steel pipe. The nozzle control has been designed as pneumatic single nozzle control for all versions. Section separation is achieved by combining the control of several nozzle bodies.

The spray line can be 󰘰tted with single or multiple

nozzle bodies.

Due to the permanent circulation of the biocatalytic solution through the complete folding boom

while the sprayer is switched o󰘯, spraying 󰘱uid

is permanently applied to the nozzle. When switching on individual sections or the entire spraying line for the 󰘰rst time, the biocatalytic solution is directly and well mixed available. This circulation successfully prevents the formation of deposits and blockage.

4.8.2 Cleaning nozzle tube and nozzles

The spraying line is cleaned by the circulation system. The suction side of the sprayer is set to fresh water for this purpose. The nozzle line

is 󰘱ushed with clean water.

Switching on the nozzles for about 3 seconds is

su󰘲cient to clean them.

Spraying

PS = Pressure Supply

Folding boom left Folding boom rightMiddle section

Circulation

PS = Pressure supply RT = Return 󰘱ow Tank

RT RT

PS PS

Folding boom left Folding boom rightMiddle section

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4.9 Nozzle body

4.9.1 Single nozzle body with pneumatic control valve

If a pressure of more than 4 bar is applied to the compressed air connection (4), the valve will

open and 󰘱uid can 󰘱ow out. Without pressure

the valve is closed.

4.9.2 Multiple nozzle body manual 3-fold

The 3-fold nozzle body is recommended if more than only one nozzle type is to be used. Only the vertically arranged nozzle will be supplied. By turning the nozzle body, another nozzle is brought into use. In intermediate positions the nozzle body is

switched o󰘯.

1 nozzle body

2 diaphragm

3 pneumatic control valve

4 compressed air connection

5 nozzle 󰘰lter (optional)

6 rubber seal

7 nozzle

8 bayonet connection

9 bayonet cap

NOTE

Flush the spraying lines before turning the 3-fold nozzle body to another nozzle type!

If a pressure of more than 4 bar is applied to the compressed air connection (4), the valve will

open and 󰘱uid can 󰘱ow out. Without pressure

the valve is closed.

1 nozzle body

2 diaphragm

3 pneumatic control valve

4 compressed air connection

5 nozzle 󰘰lter (optional)

6 rubber seal

7 nozzle

8 bayonet connection

9 bayonet cap

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4.9.3 Multiple nozzle body pneumatic

4.9.4 Border nozzles, electric (option)

These multiple nozzle bodies are installed in the form of dual or 4-fold versions. In this case it is possible to switch the desired nozzle from the terminal. You8 may even switch on several nozzles at a time. The pneumatic control valves are integrated in the nozzle carrier. If a pressure of more than 4 bar is applied to the compressed air connection (4), the valve

will open and 󰘱uid can 󰘱ow out. Without pressure

the valve is closed.

With a nozzle body division 1-0 and 1-1 with border nozzle control a border nozzle 25 cm further towards the outside (exactly at the bor-

der of the 󰘰eld) is activated electrically via the

terminal. With this version, the switch-over ball

valve must 󰘰rst be switched on the outside wing

of the folding boom.

Border nozzle

1 hinged clamp

2 diaphragm

3 pneumatic control valve

4 compressed air connection

5 nozzle body (optional)

6 rubber seal

7 nozzle

8 bayonet connection

9 bayonet cap

10 nozzle body

Changeover valve (closed)

¾ Changeover valve closed:

The outermost nozzle remains active

¾ Changeover valve open:

The outermost nozzle is deactivated when the border nozzle is activated.

With a nozzle body division 2-0, 2-1, 2-2, 4-0 and 4-2 the border nozzles are switched only via the terminal. With this version, no more switch-over ball valve on the folding boom exists since the border nozzles on the outermost multiple nozzle body is also engaged. If a border nozzle is switched on, the main nozzle of the outermost nozzle body is automatically disabled.

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4.10 Assembling and

4.10.2 Changing nozzles

cleaning nozzles

4.10.1 Assembling nozzles

CAUTION

CAUTION Spraying mixture running out!

Apply appropriate protective measures. Catch running out spraying mixture in a suitable container and dispose of.

1. Insert the nozzle 󰘰lter (optional) (1) into the nozzle body (2) from underneath.

2. Insert the nozzle (3) into the bayonet nut (4).

3. Insert the rubber seal (5) above the nozzle.

4. Press the rubber seal into the seat of the bayonet nut.

5. Attach the bayonet nut to the bayonet connection.

6. Turn the bayonet nut against the end stop.

¾ Turn the nozzles each by approx. 45° (to end

position) to remove and install them.

¾ Use the delivered tool for this purpose:

4.10.3 Cleaning nozzles

The machine is equipped with a compressed air gun for cleaning or blowing out the nozzles.

¾ Clean the nozzles, if required. ¾ Do not damage nozzles and nozzle 󰘰lters

when cleaning.

Example of a nozzle in individual parts

4.10.4 Disassembling the diaphragm valve in case of dripping nozzles

Deposits on the diaphragm seat (6) are the cause of nozzles dripping after the boom has

been switched o󰘯.

In this case clean the corresponding diaphragm as follows:

1. Unscrew the control valve (7) from the nozzle body (2).

2. Take out the diaphragm (8).

3. Clean the diaphragm seat (6).

4. Assembly takes place in reverse order.

CAUTION

CAUTION Spraying mixture running out!

Apply appropriate protective measures. Catch running out spraying mixture in a suitable container and dispose of.

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5. Commissioning

This chapter informs you about

¾ the commissioning of the machine. ¾ how to check, whether you are allowed to

attach/connect the machine to your tractor.

NOTE

Before commissioning the machine, the operator must have read and understood the operating instructions.

Do not block any actuators on the tractor, which serve the purpose of directly executing hydraulic or electric movements of components, such as e.g. folding, slewing and pushing processes. The corresponding movement must automatically stop when the operator releases the corresponding actuator. This does not apply for equipment which

¾ are continuous or ¾ automatically controlled or ¾ require a 󰘱oating or pressure position because

of their function

5.1 Check suitability of the

Pay attention to the chapter “Safety” when:

¾ hitching and uncoupling the machine ¾ transporting the machine ¾ working with the machine

NOTE

¾ Use only a suitable tractor for coupling and

transporting the machine.

¾ Tractor and machine must comply with the

instructions of the national road tra󰘲c regu- lations.

¾ Vehicle owner (operator) as well as driver

(operating person) are solely responsible for complying with the statutory regulations of the

national road tra󰘲c regulations.

WARNING

Danger caused by crushing, shearing, cutting, winding up, being pulled in and caught in the area of hydraulically or electrically actuated components.

tractor

WARNING

Risk of accident from breakage during operation, insu󰘲cient stability and inadequate steering and braking ability of the tractor if used for purposes other than those intended!

Check the suitability of the tractor before you attach or connect the machine to the tractor. You may only attach or hitch the machine to a suitable tractor.

Perform a brake test to check whether the tractor reaches the required braking delay also with a connected machine.

Prerequisites for the suitability of the tractor are in particular:

¾ the permissible total weight ¾ the permissible axle loads ¾ the permissible drawbar load at the hitching

point of the tractor

¾ the load bearing capacity of the assembled

tyres

¾ the permissible trailer load.

You 󰘰nd these data on the type plate or in the

vehicle registration papers and in the operating instructions for the tractor.

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The front axle of the tractor always must be loaded with at least 20% of the curb weight of the tractor. The tractor must be able to achieve the

braking deceleration specied by the tractor

manufacturer, even with attached or hitched up machine.

NOTE

The actual values for the total weight, tractor axle loads, tyre load bearing capacity and minimum ballast shall be calculated for the tractor!

5.2 Safeguarding tractor /

machine

WARNING

Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting o󰘯,

being caught, wound up, pulled in and impact when working on the machine caused by

¾ accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured ma-

chine parts!

¾ accidental starting and unintended rolling of

the tractor/machine combination!

The permissible total weight of the tractor as

speci󰘰ed in the vehicle registration papers must

be greater than the total of

¾ tractor curb weight, ¾ ballasting mass and ¾ total weight of the attached machine or draw-

bar load of the towed machine

Before starting any procedures on the machine secure both tractor and crop protection sprayer against accidental starting and unintended rolling away.

All interventions on the machine, such as e.g. as-

sembly work, adjustments, rectication of faults,

cleaning, maintenance and repair, are prohibited

¾ while the machine is driven. ¾ as long as the tractor engine is running with

PTO-shaft pump / hydraulic system connected.

¾ if the ignition key is still in the tractor and the

tractor engine could be accidentally started with the PTO-shaft pump / hydraulic system connected.

¾ if tractor and machine are not secured with their

respective parking brake and wheel chocks against accidental rolling away.

¾ if moveable parts have not been blocked to

prevent unintended movements.

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These activities in particular pose danger by contact with unsecured components.

5.4 Assemble the wheels

¾ Lower raised, unsecured machine / raised,

unsecured machine parts.

This prevents accidental lowering:

¾ Shut down the tractor engine. ¾ Pull out the ignition key. ¾ Apply the parking brake of the tractor. ¾ Secure the machine against unintended roll-

ing away:

• on level ground by applying the parking brake or wheel chocks.

• on extremely uneven ground or on slopes by using the parking brake and wheel chocks!

5.3 Initial commissioning of the service brake system

WARNING

Only use approved tyres as speci󰘰ed in the

technical data.

The rims matching the tyres must have an allaround welded rim disc! Depending on the wheel track, the stop screw may need to be readjusted on steering axles (see Chapter "Automatic Ackerman steering").

5.5 Adjusting the hydraulic system on the hydraulic valve block

NOTE

This adjustment must only be made in depressurized condition!

NOTE

Perform test braking in empty and loaded condition of the trailed sprayer and thereby check the braking behaviour of the tractor and the coupled sprayer.

We recommend conducting a drawing adaptation between tractor and trailed sprayer in a professional workshop to ensure optimal braking behaviour and minimal brake lining wear.

Setscrew with notch

The hydraulic valve block for the machine is located at the right front under the covering. The valve block for the folding boom is located on the rear of the machine in the centre frame.

The existing tractor hydraulics determines the adjustment of the hexagon screw on the hydraulic valve block. The notch on the screw indicates the setting.

¾ Tractor with LS-system: Position CC (1) ¾ Tractor without LS-system: Position OC (2)

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6. Transport travels

6.1 Safety notes

NOTE

For transport travels pay attention also o the chapter "Safety notes"!

Check before transport travels:

¾ the proper connection of supply lines ¾ the light system for damage, function and

cleanliness

¾ the brake and hydraulic system for apparent

defects

¾ whether the parking brake is fully released ¾ the function of the brake system ¾ the overall machine for cleanliness

WARNING

Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, wound up, pulled in and impact by accidental movements of the machine.

¾ On foldable machines check the correct locking

of the transport locks.

¾ Secure the machine against accidental move-

ments before starting transport travels.

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being caught,

being pulled in and impact due to insufcient

stability and tipping over.

¾ Adapt your travel mode so that you are able

to manage the tractor with the hitched up crop protection sprayer at any time.

Be aware of your own abilities, account for the

road, tra󰘲c, sight and weather conditions, the

driving characteristics of the tractor and the impact from the towed machine

WARNING

Danger of breakage during operation, in-

sufcient stability and inadequate steering

and braking ability of the tractor if used for purposes other than those intended!

¾ These hazards cause severe or even fatal

injuries.

¾ Observe the maximum payload of the towed

machine and the permissible axle and drawbar loads of the tractor.

¾ Observe the permissible total weight of the

machine and the permissible axle and drawbar load.

¾ If necessary drive with the tank only partly

󰘰lled.

WARNING

Danger of falling off the machine when riding on it without permission!

It is not allowed to ride on the machine as a passenger and/or to climb on machines in operation. Ask people to leave the danger zone before

driving o󰘯!

CAUTION

Risk of accident during transport travel with activated trail control or locked tractor control unit.

¾ Trail control must always be deactivated dur-

ing transport travel.

¾ Always set the tractor control unit on the trac-

tor to neutral during transport travel.

¾ Check the transport lock of the folded spraying

boom in transport position to protect against unintended unfolding.

¾ Check whether the illuviation valve has been

swivelled to the transport position.

¾ The transport lock of the raised access steps

must be checked against unintentional unfolding.

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CAUTION

6.2 Transport lock

¾ In order to maintain a sufcient safety distance

to overhead power lines, the total height of

the tractor with towed crop protection sprayer

must not exceed 4 m (13 ft).

¾ When driving or towing on public roads you

must strictly comply with the locally valid trafc regulations.

CAUTION

Danger of accident caused by the machine tipping over!

Bring the steering axle to middle position (wheels are in line with central axis)!

Automatic Ackerman steering

Bring the steering axle to the centre position (steering drawbar/wheels are in line with central axis of the machine).

WARNING

Hazards from crushing and impact for persons may arise if the folding boom folded in transport position accidentally unfolds during transport travel!

NOTE

Driving on public roads is only permitted with

the folding boom folded and placed in its rest!

NOTE

Before starting transport or road travel make sure that the folding boom rests securely in the folding boom rest and the package lock is closed. The parallelogram interlock and the pendulum lock must also be closed!

For this purpose, select the Steering menu on the terminal and active Road travel in the submenu or deactivate the steering function via the multi-function handle.

Automatic Ackerman steering stops automatically when the centre position is reached.

6.2.1 Folding boom rest

Folding boom rest (folding boom unfolded) on both sides

Folding boom resting in transport position

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6.2.2 Package lock

The transport lock straps serve to lock the folded spraying boom in transport position. They prevent accidental unfolding.

NOTE

Before starting transport travel check the interlocking of the folded boom package!

6.2.3 Locking of slope compensation

The pendulum lock is automatically locked when the folding boom is folded.

Slope compensation locked

Package lock with folded folding boom closed

Package lock open

Unlocking the transport lock

Before the spraying boom is unfolded the transport lock levers automatically swing up thereby unlocking the spraying boom.

Locking the transport lock

The transport lock levers automatically swivel down after the spraying boom is folded. The spraying boom is locked.

Slope compensation open

NOTE

The slope compensation must be locked before transport travel!

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6.2.4 Locking of parallelogram

7. Coupling and

NOTE

Before starting transport travel check the interlocking of the parallelogram!

Parallelogram interlock open

uncoupling the machine

NOTE

Observe also the chapter "Safety notes" when coupling and uncoupling the crop protection sprayer!

WARNING

Danger of crushing through accidental starting and rolling away of tractor and crop protection sprayer when coupling or uncoupling the machine! Tractor and sprayer must be secured against unintentional starting and rolling away before entering the danger zone between tractor and machine for coupling or uncoupling.

Parallelogram interlock closed

WARNING

Danger of crushing between rear of tractor and machine when coupling or uncoupling the machine!

Operate the actuating components for the hydraulic system on the tractor

¾ only from the work place provided. ¾ never as long as persons are inside the dan-

ger zone between tractor and crop protection sprayer.

WARNING

Danger from positive or negative drawbar load of the machine when

¾ Coupling: First couple up the machine. Then

lift the support to transport position.

¾ Uncoupling: Lower the support 󰘰rst. Then

uncouple the machine.

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7.1 Coupling the machine

WARNING

Danger of breakage during operation, insuf-

󰘰cient stability and inadequate steering and

braking ability of the tractor if used for purposes other than those intended! Only connect machine to tractors which are suitable for this purpose.

WARNING

Danger of crushing between tractor and crop protection sprayer when coupling! Before coupling the towed crop protection sprayer have persons leave the danger zone between tractor and machine. Any helpers present should only act as guides next to tractor and crop protection sprayer and should only step between the vehicles after stopped.

WARNING

Persons may be endangered by crushing, being caught, pulled in and impact, if the machine accidentally disconnects from the tractor!

¾ Use any dedicated facilities for connecting

tractor and machine as intended.

¾ Check visually whether the connection is cor-

rectly interlocked.

Danger caused by power supply failure between tractor and machine caused by damaged supply lines! When coupling the supply lines, pay attention to the routing of the lines:

¾ Supply lines must be free of tension, kinking

or friction and easily follow all movements of the attached or towed machine.

¾ The supply lines should not rub against for-

eign parts.

Procedure

1. Instruct persons to leave the danger zone between tractor and crop protection sprayer before backing the tractor up to the machine.

2. Back up the tractor to the crop protection sprayer and secure against unintentional starting and rolling away.

3. Connect the machine to the adjustable drawbar or ball head coupling on the tractor.

4. Connect hydraulic hoses, brake system lines and cables for lighting.

5. Connect the sprayer controls to the ISOBUS socket on the tractor.

6. Connect the PTO-shaft pump to the tractor (optional).

7. Operate the control unit for the parking support and fold in the support.

8. Remove the wheel chocks.

9. Release the parking brake of the crop protection sprayer by means of the crank.

CAUTION

Danger of damage to the high pressure cleaner

NOTE

and loss of oil! When using tractors without Load-Sensing hy- draulics (LS), connect the lines for supply and

return 󰘱ow correctly.

Check all plug-and-socket connections (hydraulic, electric and pneumatic) for cleanliness and

󰘰rm seating. Dirty connectors will contaminate the 󰘱owing

media. The connectors therefore become worn and this results in malfunctions and failures in the connected assembly groups.

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7.2 Uncoupling the machine

WARNING

7. Disconnect brake lines.

8. Close the coupling heads of the supply and

brake lines.

9. Uncouple the crop protection sprayer from

the tractor.

Risk of accident by uncoupling the crop protection sprayer with the folding boom unfolded! Negative drawbar load can cause the machine to tip over!

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by inappropriate stability and tipping over of the hitched up machine! When uncoupling the machine you should

always ensure su󰘲cient free space in front of

the machine, so that you will be able to back the tractor up to the machine when you have to couple the next time.

WARNING

Danger of crushing between tractor and crop protection sprayer when uncoupling! Before uncoupling the towed sprayer have persons leave the danger zone between tractor and machine. Any helpers present should only act as guides next to tractor and crop protection sprayer and should only step between the vehicles after stopped.

Procedure

10. Drain water from the air reservoir and close

the hose couplings, if the machine is not used for a longer period of time.

11. With hydraulic brakes the pulling cable of

the parking brake must be detached from the tractor.

7.2.1 Manoeuvring the uncoupled machine

DANGER

Special caution must be exercised during manoeuvring work with released service brake system since the towed sprayer is now braked solely by the shunting vehicle. The machine must be connected with the shunting vehicle before the releasing valve on the trailer brake valve is operated. The shunting vehicle must be braked.

NOTE

If the air pressure inside the air vessel drops below 3 bar (e.g. because of several actuations of the releasing valve or leakages in the brake system), the service brake system can no longer be operated via the releasing valve.

1. Park the empty machine on a horizontal parking area with solid ground.

2. Engage the parking brake of the crop protection sprayer by means of the crank.

3. Secure the machine with wheel chocks against rolling away.

4. Extend the hydraulic parking support.

5. Disconnect the PTO-shaft pump from the tractor (optional).

6. Disconnect hydraulic and electrical connections and hook into bracket devices.

To release the service brake:

¾ 󰘰ll the air vessel. ¾ completely drain the brake system through

the drainage valve on the air vessel.

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1. Connect the machine to the shunting vehicle.

2. Brake the shunting vehicle.

3. Remove the wheel chocks and release the parking brake by means of the crank.

4. only for pneumatic brake system:

Press in the button on the releasing valve against the stop position.

¾ The service brake system comes loose and

the machine can be manoeuvred.

Once the shunting process is 󰘰nished, pull

out the button on the releasing valve to the stop position.

¾ The accumulated pressure from the air ves-

sel once again brakes the trailed sprayer.

5. Brake the shunting vehicle once again after

the shunting process is 󰘰nished.

6. Pull the parking brake again by means of the crank and secure the machine against rolling away using wheel chocks.

7. Uncouple the machine from the shunting vehicle.

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8. Working with the machine

NOTE

Pay attention to the separate operating instructions for the control terminal.

When working with the machine pay attention to the notes in the following chapters:

¾ Warning signs and other markings on the

machine

¾ Safety notes

WARNING

Danger of breakage during operation, in-

sufcient stability and inadequate steering

and braking ability of the tractor if used for purposes other than the ones the machine is intended for.

Observe the maximum payload of the towed machine and the permissible axle and drawbar loads of the tractor. If necessary drive with the

solution tank only partly 󰘰lled.

WARNING

Danger of crushing, cutting, cutting off, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by inappropriate stability and tipping over of the tractor with the towed machine!

Adapt your travel mode so that you are able to manage the tractor with the towed crop protection sprayer safely at any time. Be aware of your own

abilities, account for the road, tra󰘲c, sight and

weather conditions, the driving characteristics

of the tractor and the in󰘱uences of the towed

machine.

WARNING

Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, being pulled in and impact caused by

¾ accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured

machine parts.

¾ accidental starting and unintended rolling

of the tractor/machine combination.

Secure the tractor combination against unintended starting and rolling away before faults on

the machine can be recti󰘰ed.

Before entering the danger zone wait until the machine has come to a halt.

WARNING

Applies only to machines where the oil supply is provided by a PTO-shaft pump. Risk by thrown out, damaged components for operator and third parties can result from impermissibly high rotary speeds of the tractor's PTO-shaft! Observe the permissible drive speed of the machine before you switch on the PTO-shaft of the tractor.

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WARNING

8.1 Preparing for spraying

Danger caused by accidental contact with crop protection agents / spraying mixture!

Wear personal protective out󰘰t

¾ when preparing the spraying mixture. ¾ when cleaning / replacing spray nozzles. ¾ during all work for cleaning the crop protection

sprayer after spraying operation

NOTE

Personal protective out󰘰t consists of:

¾ chemicals resistant gloves ¾ a chemicals resistant overall ¾ waterproof shoes ¾ face protection ¾ respirator ¾ safety goggles ¾ skin protection agent, etc.

Protective gloves shall be worn when

¾ handling crop protection agents. ¾ working on the contaminated crop protection

sprayer.

¾ cleaning the crop protection sprayer.

Wash the protective gloves with clean water from the fresh water tank

¾ immediately after any contact with crop pro-

tection products.

¾ before taking o󰘯 the protective gloves.

NOTE

Basic prerequisite for the proper application of crop protection agents is the proper function of the crop protection sprayer.

¾ Have the crop protection sprayer regularly

tested on a test stand. Rectify apparent faults immediately. Have the crop protection sprayer checked, as requested.

¾ Before starting spraying check the following

machine data in the control terminal:

• the permissible spraying pressure range for

the installed spraying nozzles.

• the value for “Pulses per 100 m”. ¾ Use all speci󰘰ed 󰘰lters. ¾ Clean the 󰘰lters at regular intervals.

Trouble free operation of the crop protection

sprayer is only ensured with optimal 󰘰ltration of the spraying mixture. Appropriate 󰘰ltering considerably in󰘱uences the treatment success

of the crop protection measure.

¾ Pay attention to the permissible 󰘰lter combina-

tions or mesh sizes.

The mesh sizes of pressure 󰘰lters and nozzle 󰘰lters must always be smaller than the nozzle

opening of the nozzles used.

The standard pressure 󰘰lter element used in the pressure 󰘰lter has a mesh size of 0.18 mm with 80 meshes/inch. This pressure 󰘰lter

element is adequate for a nozzle size from 02'.

The pressure 󰘰lter element with 100 meshes/

inch is required for nozzle sizes '015' and '01' (optional equipment).

¾ Please remember that the use of pressure

󰘰lter elements with 100 meshes/inch will have the e󰘯ect that with some crop protection products active components may be 󰘰ltered out. If

in doubt, contact the crop protection product manufacturer.

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¾ Generally clean the crop protection sprayer

before placing another crop protection agent.

¾ Flushing nozzle line and nozzles:

• with each nozzle change

• before the installation of other nozzles

• before turning the three-fold nozzle head to

another nozzle.

¾ Couple the crop protection sprayer properly

to the tractor (see chapter Coupling and uncoupling the machine)!

¾ Take appropriate action if an error message ap-

pears in the display during spraying operation.

¾ Check the displayed spraying pressure during

spraying operation.

¾ Make sure that the displayed spraying pres-

sure does under no conditions deviate from the specified spraying pressure from the spraying table by more than ±25%, e.g. when changing the application quantity

¾ More signi󰘰cant deviations from the speci󰘰ed

spraying pressure will adversely a󰘯ect the

optimal treatment success of the crop protection measure and/or cause environmental damage.

¾ Reduce or increase the travel speed, until the

permissible spraying pressure range (of the intended spraying pressure) is reached again.

¾ Never spray the spraying mixture tank com-

pletely empty (this does not apply for the end of the spraying operation). Fill up the spraying mixture tank at the latest when a lling level of approx. 50 litres is reached.

8.2 Preparing the spraying mixture

DANGER

Danger caused by accidental contact with crop protection products and/or spraying mixture!

When preparing spraying mixture there is the highest risk of coming into contact with crop protection product.

Strictly wear safety gloves and appropriate protective clothes!

¾ Generally 󰘱ush the crop protection agents

through the induction hopper into the spraying mixture tank.

¾ Swing the illuviation valve to 󰘰lling position,

before crop protection agent is 󰘰lled into the

induction hopper.

¾ Follow the safety regulations when handling

crop protection agents and when preparing the spraying mixture: Read the instructions for use for the crop protection agent.

¾ Do not prepare the spraying mixture in the

vicinity of wells or surface waters.

¾ Avoid leakages and contamination with crop

protection products and / or spraying mixture by acting appropriately and by wearing appropriate body protection.

¾ Do not leave the prepared spraying mixture,

unused crop protection products as well as contaminated crop protection product canisters and the uncleaned crop protection sprayer unattended, to avoid dangers for third parties.

¾ Protect contaminated crop protection product

canisters and contaminated crop protection sprayer against precipitation.

¾ Ensure su󰘲cient cleanliness during and after

spraying mixture preparation to keep the risks

as low as possible (e.g. thoroughly wash o󰘯 and

dispose of used gloves. Dispose of washing

water and cleaning 󰘱uid in a proper manner).

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NOTE

Besides the generally valid information listed hereunder, you should also follow the product-

speci󰘰c procedures described in the instructions

for use of the crop protection agents!

¾ Pay attention to the prescribed water and

preparation application quantities as per instructions for use for the crop protection agent.

¾ Follow the instructions for use for the prepara-

tion and the speci󰘰ed precautions!

¾ Carefully determine the required 󰘰lling or re-

󰘰lling quantities to avoid residual quantities,

because an environmentally friendly disposal

of residual quantities is very di󰘲cult.

Use the "Filling table for residual areas" to

calculate the required re󰘰lling quantity for the last spraying mixture tank 󰘰lling. In this

case subtract the technical, undiluted residual quantity in the spray boom from the calculated

re󰘰lling quantity.

¾ In this context see chapter "Filling table for

residual areas"

¾ Thoroughly rinse out emptied preparation

containers (e.g. with canister 󰘱ushing agent) and mix in the 󰘱ushing water to the spraying

mixture!

General procedure

1. Determine the required water and preparation application quantity as per instructions for use for the crop protection agent.

2. Calculate the 󰘰lling or re󰘰lling quantity for the area to be treated.

3. Fill half of the spraying mixture tank with water.

4. Switch on the agitator.

5. Add the calculated preparation quantity.

6. Top up the missing amount of water.

7. Before starting spraying stir up the spraying mixture as instructed by the crop protection product manufacturer.

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8.2.1 Calculating lling / relling

quantities

NOTE

Use the "Filling table for residual areas" (chapter

8.2.2) to calculate the required re󰘰lling quantity for the last spraying mixture tank 󰘰lling.

Example 1: Filling quantities

Example 2: Addition of product, area

The following is known: Nominal container capacity 1000 l Residual quantity in container 200 l Required water 500 l/ha Recommended concentration 0.15 % l/l or kg/l

Question 1:

How many l or kg preparation must be metered

for one container 󰘰lling?

The following is known: Nominal container capacity 1 000 l Residual quantity in container 0 l Required water 400 l/ha

Required amount of chemical per ha Product A 1.5 kg Product B 1.0 l

Question:

How many l of water, how many kg or product A and how many l of product B do you have to

󰘰ll in, if the area to be treated is 2.5 ha?

Calculation formula and solution

Component [quantity/ha] x area [ha]

= required quantity [l] or [kg]

Water: 400 l/ha x 2.5 ha = 1000 l Product A: 1.5 kg/ha x 2.5 ha = 3.75 kg Product B: 1.0 l/ha x 2.5 ha = 2.5 l

Calculation formula and answer to question 1:

Water re󰘰ll quantity [l] x concentration [%]

100

= product addition [l] or [kg]

(1000-2000) [l] x 0.15 [% l/l or kg/l]

100

= 1.2 [l] or [kg]

Question 2:

How big is the area to be treated in ha, which can

be treated with one 󰘰lling, if the container can be emptied down to a residual quantity of 20 l?

Calculation formula and answer to question 2:

Available amount of chemical [l] – Residual

quantity [l]

Required water [l/ha]

= area [ha]

1000 [l] (rated volume) – 20 [l] (residual quantity)

500 [l/ha] (required water)

= 1.96 [ha]

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8.2.2 Filling table for residual areas

NOTE

¾ Use the "Filling table for residual areas" to

calculate the required re󰘰lling quantity for the last spraying mixture tank 󰘰lling.

¾ Subtract the residual quantity in the spraying

line from the calculated re󰘰lling quantity!

¾ See also chapter "Spraying line"

¾ The speci󰘰ed re󰘰lling quantities apply for an

application quantity of 100 l/ha.

¾ For other application quantities the re󰘰lling

quantity may multiply.

Rell quantity [l] for spray boom:

Working width [m]

Travel distance [m]

18 m 20 m 21 m 24 m 27 m 28 m 30 m 32 m 33 m 36 m

10 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 20 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 30 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 40 7 8 8 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 50 9 10 11 12 14 14 15 16 17 18

60 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 22 70 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 22 23 25 80 14 16 17 19 22 22 24 26 26 29 90 16 18 19 22 24 25 27 29 30 32 100 18 20 21 24 27 28 30 32 33 36 200 36 40 42 48 54 56 60 64 66 72 300 54 60 63 72 81 84 90 96 99 108 400 72 80 84 96 108 112 120 128 132 144 500 90 100 105 120 135 140 150 160 165 180

Example: Rell quantity

Remaining residual distance: 100 m Application quantity: 100 l/ha Working width: 21 m Residual quantity in spraying line: 5.2 l

1. Use the 󰘰lling table to calculate the re󰘰lling quantity.

In the example the re󰘰lling quantity is 21 l.

2. Subtract the residual quantity in the spraying

line from the calculated re󰘰lling quantity.

Required re󰘰lling quantity: 21 l - 5.2 l = 15.8 l

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8.3 Filling with water

NOTE

When 󰘰lling, pay attention to the permissible

payload of your crop protection sprayer!

When 󰘰lling the crop protection sprayer you must strictly consider the di󰘯erent speci󰘰c den- sities [kg/l] of the individual 󰘱uids!

Fluid Density [kg/l]

Water 1 Carbonyl diamide 1.11 Ammonium nitrate -

carbonyl diamide solution NP-solution 1.38

Example:

With 4000 l AHL the spraying mixture tank is filled with a mass of 4000 l x 1.28 kg/l = 5120 kg!

WARNING

Danger for persons / animals due to accidental contact with spraying mixture when

lling the spraying mixture tank!

¾ Wear your personal protective outfit when

processing crop protection agents or draining spraying mixture from the spraying mixture tank.

The required protective out󰘰t depends on the

information of the manufacturer, the product information, the instructions for use, the safety data sheet or the operating instructions for the crop protection product to be used.

¾ Before each 󰘰lling check the crop protection

sprayer for damage, e.g. leaking container and hoses as well as the correct positioning of all operating elements.

¾ Never leave the crop protection sprayer unat-

tended during 󰘰lling.

¾ Never exceed the nominal capacity when 󰘰ll-

ing the spraying mixture tank.

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¾ Never exceed the permissible payload of the

crop protection sprayer when 󰘰lling the spraying mixture tank.

¾ Pay attention to the speci󰘰c weight of the 󰘱uid

to be 󰘰lled in.

¾ When 󰘰lling keep an eye on the level gauge to

avoid over󰘰lling of the spraying mixture tank.

¾ When 󰘰lling the spraying mixture tank pay

attention to sealed surfaces, so that no wash runs into the sewer system.

¾ No foam should escape from the spraying

mixture tank during 󰘰lling.

A large cross-section funnel that reaches down to the bottom of the spraying mixture

tank, most e󰘯ectively prevents the formation

of foam. Adding an anti-foaming agent will also prevent

the formation of foam in the spraying mixture tank.

¾ When 󰘰lling the spraying mixture tank do

not make a direct connection between the

󰘰lling hose and the contents in the spraying

mixture tank!

Only this prevents back siphoning or back pressing of spraying mixture into the drinking water line.

¾ Fasten the end of the 󰘰lling hose at least

10 cm above the 󰘰lling opening in the spraying mixture tank.

The free out󰘱ow created this way o󰘯ers the highest level of safety against the back 󰘱ow of

spraying mixture into the drinking water line.

¾ Fill the spraying mixture tank only with the

󰘰lling screen in place.

NOTE

The most harmless way of lling is at the edge of the eld from the water tanker (if

possible make use of a natural inclination). Depending on the crop protection product

used this lling method is not allowed in

water protection zones! You should in any case ask the "Water board"!

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8.3.1 Filling the spraying mixture

tank through the ller connection

Pay attention to the applicable regulations for 󰘰lling the spraying mixture tank through the suction hose from open water tapping points (see also chapter "Using the machine").

8.3.2 Direct lling (external lling)

At the direct 󰘰lling connection 󰘱uid from an

external tank can be pressed directly into the solution tank.

NOTE

¾ Always keep an eye on the level gauge while

󰘰lling.

¾ Stop 󰘰lling the spraying mixture tank at the

latest

• when the 󰘰lling limit is reached.

• before the permissible payload of the crop

protection sprayer is exceeded by the 󰘰lled in amount of 󰘱uid.

Danger caused by overlling the spraying

mixture tank. No automatic shut-down when the tank is full!

¾ Pay attention to the max. permissible 󰘱ow

rate. This must not exceed 1 m3/min.

Filling connection for spraying mixture tank

1. Enter the desired container content in the terminal.

2. Connect the suction hose to the 󰘰lling con-

nection.

3. Open the 󰘰ller valve.

4. Start 󰘰lling via terminal.

5. The suction 󰘰tting switches o󰘯 automatically

when the desired 󰘰lling level is reached The 󰘰lling process can be aborted at any time.

6. Uncouple the suction hose.

7. Close the 󰘰lling valve.

8. Close the connection with the cap.

Direct 󰘰lling connection

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