5.3
Fertiliser hopper ..................................................................................................................... 49
5.3.1 Fertiliser hopper maintenance platform ................................................................................. 49
5.3.2 Charging sieves ..................................................................................................................... 49
5.3.3 Rollup cover tarpaulin (optional) ............................................................................................ 49
5.4 Weighing technology .............................................................................................................. 49
5.4.1 Hydraulically driven conveyor belt ......................................................................................... 50
5.4.2 Fertiliser pre-chamber ............................................................................................................ 50
5.4.3 Fertiliser pre-chamber maintenance platform ........................................................................ 51
5.4.4 Drainage flap .......................................................................................................................... 51
5.5 In-cab terminal ....................................................................................................................... 52
5.6 Camera system ...................................................................................................................... 52
5.7 Work lights ............................................................................................................................. 53
6 Commissioning .......................................................................................... 54
6.1 Setting the spread rate ........................................................................................................... 56
6.2 Spread rate control (fertiliser calibration) ............................................................................... 56
6.3 Setting the spreading disc speed ........................................................................................... 57
6.4 Setting the working width ....................................................................................................... 58
6.4.1 Replacing the spreading discs ............................................................................................... 58
6.4.2 Setting the feed system ......................................................................................................... 59
6.5 Checking the working width and lateral distribution ............................................................... 59
6.6 Boundary, ditch and side spreading ...................................................................................... 60
6.6.1 Settings for border spreading................................................................................................. 61
6.6.2 Adapting the settings for boundary spreading ....................................................................... 64
6.7 Switch-on point and switch-off point ...................................................................................... 65
7 Transportation ........................................................................................... 67
8 Use of the machine .................................................................................... 68
8.1 Filling the machine ................................................................................................................. 69
8.2 Spreading operation ............................................................................................................... 70
8.3 Notes for spreading slug pellets (e.g. Mesurol) ..................................................................... 73
8.4 Complete discharging ............................................................................................................ 74
9 Faults .......................................................................................................... 75
9.1 Hydraulic system faults .......................................................................................................... 75
9.2 Eliminating agitator malfunctions ........................................................................................... 75
9.3 Faults in electronics ............................................................................................................... 75
9.4 Faults, causes and remedies ................................................................................................. 76
10 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs .......................................................... 77
10.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 79
10.2 Lubrication point overview ..................................................................................................... 80
10.3 Maintenance schedule – overview ......................................................................................... 81
10.4 Replacing the spreading vanes.............................................................................................. 82
10.5 Belt conveyor with automatic belt control .............................................................................. 83
10.6 Checking the control butterfly valve, outlet openings and agitator ........................................ 84
10.7 Hydraulic system .................................................................................................................... 85
10.7.1 Labelling hydraulic hose lines ................................................................................................ 86
10.7.2 Maintenance intervals ............................................................................................................ 87
10.7.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines ............................................................................. 87
10.7.4 Installation and removal of hydraulic hose lines .................................................................... 88
10.7.5 Mounting hose fittings with O-rings and sleeve nuts ............................................................. 88
10.8 Hydraulic fluid filter ................................................................................................................. 89
10.9 Conveyor belt gearbox ........................................................................................................... 89
10.10 Oil change angular gearbox ................................................................................................... 90
10.11 Taring the spreader ................................................................................................................ 90