AGREX XDI 1500 Operating instructions

English
USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
IMPORTANT! Carefully read this manual before
using the machine.
Translation of the original instructions
AGREX S.p.A.
Via Balla, 55/57 - Loc. Taggì di Sotto - 35010 Villafranca Padovana (PD)
Tel. [phone] - Fax. [phone]
e-mail: [email protected] - web site: www.agrex.com
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Dear Customer,
Dear User,
We would firstly like to thank you for having chosen our products.
We are confident that this product will fully meet your expectations and provide you complete satisfaction.
This manual is intended to help you understand the product and use it safely and efficiently at all times; it is an integral part of the
product and therefore must be kept close at hand for easy reference at any time; it must moreover be delivered together with the
product should this be sold or hired to other users, in accordance with local requirements.
The manual exclusively refers to operation of the product called:
TWIN DISC CENTRIFUGAL SPREADER
model «XDI 1500/2000/3000»
hereinafter referred to simply as the machine, and therefore does not apply to other machines, even if these are similar.
The machine has been designed and manufactured in Italy (Europe), in compliance with the relevant and harmonised standards, by:
AGREX S.p.A. in Villafranca Padovana (Padova) Italy
hereinafter called the manufacturer.
All normative references are described in the EC declaration of conformity enclosed.
The manufacturer’s priorities are quality and machine safety.
Development, design, construction, testing and inspection of the machine comply with the manufacturer’s quality management system,
certified in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:08.
The machine is safe and reliable only if used in complete compliance with the instructions and normal operating conditions (intended
and allowed use) described in this manual.
Any other use or failure to observe the specified safety instructions for operation, maintenance and repairs are considered “improper
use” and will void the warranty. In such cases, the manufacturer declines all liability, attributing to the user all obligations due to
damage or injuries to itself or third parties, members of the public or the environment.
This manual provides detailed instructions on how to use the machine, as well as on maintenance, and is consequently called the user
and maintenance manual. Correct use and appropriate maintenance of the machine will guarantee normal operating conditions, and
ensure efficiency, reliability, dependability and safety throughout its working life.
All our products reflect the latest technological evolutions, legislative updates and continuous improvements at the time of being
introduced onto the market. If any differences or other problems that may create even the smallest doubt are found when reading this
manual, you can contact the manufacturer directly. Further information, technical specifications and complete and up-to-date manuals,
including following legislative changes and modifications as a result of environmental factors or changes in the applicable standards
in your country, are available directly from the manufacturer’s website www.agrex.com or by calling your nearest dealer.
Users of the machine should carefully read the entire manual before starting any type of work, complete compulsory training in
accordance with current occupational health and safety requirements, as provided by authorised training centres, and contact our
dealers in case of doubt or to request further explanations or information.
Moreover, machine maintenance personnel should carefully read the entire manual so as guarantee reliability and safety over time,
complete compulsory training in accordance with current occupational health and safety requirements, as provided by authorised
training centres, and contact our specialist maintenance technicians in case of doubt or to request further explanations or information.

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The machine must be used, maintained and stored in accordance with the operating conditions described in this manual. Other
operating conditions not described in this manual, or described incompletely (i.e. not fully clear due to the user’s level of knowledge or
poor familiarity with the language used), must never be adopted, as these represent “improper use” of the product.
Never use non-original spare parts, nor repair worn or damaged components (these must be replaced with original spare parts) or
make even the smallest modifications to the machine. The machine can be used in accordance with local regulations, including traffic
rules, only by adult operators who have suitable professional training and mental-physical ability.
AGREX S.p.A.
SIGNATURE

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SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION DATA ...........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION DATA............................................................................................................1-3
1.2. MODEL IDENTIFICATION DATA ..............................................................................................................................1-3
1.3. MACHINE RATING PLATE.......................................................................................................................................1-4
1.4. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...........................................................................................................................1-5
SECTION 2 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. SYMBOLS USED.....................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.2. DEFINITION OF OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................2-4
2.3. OBLIGATIONS........................................................................................................................................................2-5
2.3.1. PURCHASER’S OBLIGATIONS .................................................................................................................................2-5
2.3.2. OPERATOR’S OBLIGATIONS ...................................................................................................................................2-5
2.4. GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT-PREVENTION RULES ........................................................................................2-6
2.5. WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................................................2-11
2.5.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS ....................................................................................................................................2-11
2.5.2. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS ....................................................................................................................................2-11
2.6. SPECIALIST TECHNICAL SERVICE..........................................................................................................................2-12
SECTION 3 - SAFETY AND PREVENTION.....................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................................3-3
3.2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................................................3-4
3.3. AIRBORNE NOISE LEVEL ........................................................................................................................................3-5
3.4. VIBRATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................3-5
3.5. RESIDUAL RISKS ....................................................................................................................................................3-6
3.5.1. CHEMICAL RISK.....................................................................................................................................................3-6
3.5.2. FIRE AND EXPLOSION RISK ....................................................................................................................................3-6
3.6. ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION...........................................................................................................................3-7
3.7. HOW TO AVOID INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS ...........................................................................................................3-8
3.7.1. GENERAL WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................3-8
3.7.2. CHECKS BEFORE USE.............................................................................................................................................3-8
3.7.3. CHECKS DURING USE ............................................................................................................................................3-9
3.8. TERMS AND SYMBOLS ON THE STICKERS ..............................................................................................................3-9
3.8.1. DESCRIPTION AND POSITION OF THE STICKERS ...................................................................................................3-10
SECTION 4 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1. OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................................4-3
4.2. INTENDED USE ......................................................................................................................................................4-5
4.3. IMPROPER USE......................................................................................................................................................4-6
4.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................4-7
4.5. MAIN COMPONENTS.............................................................................................................................................4-8
4.6. CONTROL DEVICES..............................................................................................................................................4-10
4.7. PROTECTION DEVICES .........................................................................................................................................4-12
4.8. OPTIONAL DEVICES .............................................................................................................................................4-14
SECTION 5 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................5-1
5.1. HANDLING: LOADING AND UNLOADING ...............................................................................................................5-3
5.2. ASSEMBLING COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................5-4
5.2.1. ASSEMBLING THE HOPPER SIDES AND EXTENSIONS ..............................................................................................5-4
5.2.2. DRIVE SHAFT .........................................................................................................................................................5-6
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5.2.2.1. DRIVE SHAFT CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................5-7
5.2.2.2. SHORTENING THE DRIVE SHAFT TO THE CORRECT LENGTH ...................................................................................5-8
5.2.2.3. DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE SHAFT.....................................................................................................................5-10
5.2.3. HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................................5-11
5.2.3.1. CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC HOSES.............................................................................5-12
5.2.4. SPREADER DISCS.................................................................................................................................................5-14
5.2.4.1. DISTRIBUTOR BLADES..........................................................................................................................................5-16
5.2.5. WHEELS FOR TRANSPORT AND PARKING (OPTIONAL) .........................................................................................5-20
5.2.6. TAIL LIGHT BAR KIT (OPTIONAL) ..........................................................................................................................5-22
5.2.7. ROAD SAFETY KIT (OPTIONAL).............................................................................................................................5-23
5.2.8. MOVEABLE LIMITER FOR BOUNDARY SPREADING (OPTIONAL)............................................................................5-24
5.2.9. HOPPER DISCHARGE HOSE (OPTIONAL)...............................................................................................................5-25
5.2.10. LONG LIFE BLADE KIT WITH VHW WEAR PROTECTION TREATMENT (OPTIONAL)..................................................5-27
5.2.11. SPRAY GUARDS (OPTIONAL)................................................................................................................................5-27
5.2.12. TARPAULIN COVER (OPTIONAL) ..........................................................................................................................5-28
5.2.13. MANAGEMENT COMPUTER KIT, MODEL PFI (OPTIONAL).....................................................................................5-29
5.3. VERIFYING SUITABILITY OF THE TRACTOR ...........................................................................................................5-30
5.3.1. CALCULATION OF THE FRONT BALLAST...............................................................................................................5-30
5.4. CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR..........................................................................................................................5-32
5.5. DISCONNECTING FROM THE TRACTOR................................................................................................................5-37
5.6. ADJUSTMENTS.....................................................................................................................................................5-39
5.6.1. ADJUSTING SPREADING HEIGHT..........................................................................................................................5-40
5.6.2. ADJUSTING DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT TO BE SPREAD (METERING DEVICE)......................................................5-42
5.6.2.1. ADJUSTING SPREAD QUANTITY FOR MACHINES WITHOUT ON-BOARD COMPUTER.............................................5-43
5.6.2.2. ADJUSTING SPREAD QUANTITY FOR MACHINES WITH ON-BOARD COMPUTER (OPTIONAL) ................................5-44
5.6.2.3. SETTING THE FLOW RATE ....................................................................................................................................5-46
5.6.2.4. HOW TO CALCULATE THE QUANTITY TO BE SPREAD IN KG/HECTARE..................................................................5-48
5.6.3. ADJUSTING WORKING WIDTH .............................................................................................................................5-49
5.6.4. ADJUSTING SPREAD (SHAPE, WIDTH AND DIRECTION) ........................................................................................5-49
5.6.4.1. ADJUSTING THE POSITION WHERE THE PRODUCT DROPS ONTO THE SPREADER DISCS .......................................5-50
5.6.4.2. ADJUSTING THE DISTRIBUTOR BLADES ................................................................................................................5-52
5.6.5. ADJUSTABLE SPREADING ....................................................................................................................................5-54
5.6.6. ADJUSTING THE MOVEABLE LIMITER FOR BOUNDARY SPREADING (OPTIONAL) ..................................................5-55
5.6.7. ADJUSTMENT OF THE SPREADER WITH A NEW FERTILISER TYPE..........................................................................5-56
5.6.7.1. FERTILIZER THAT CAN BE SPREADER ...................................................................................................................5-56
5.6.7.2. NEW FERTILIZER ..................................................................................................................................................5-57
5.6.7.3. SPREADING TEST.................................................................................................................................................5-58
5.6.7.4. ESTIMATION OF THE RESULTS AND ADJUSTMENTS..............................................................................................5-59
SECTION 6 - USING THE MACHINE..............................................................................................................................................6-1
6.1. BEFORE USING THE MACHINE ...............................................................................................................................6-3
6.2. GENERAL CHECKS .................................................................................................................................................6-3
6.3. FILLING THE HOPPER.............................................................................................................................................6-4
6.4. SPREADING ...........................................................................................................................................................6-6
6.4.1. SPREADING AROUND EDGES, ON BOUNDARIES AND ON BOUNDARIES WITH WATERCOURSES ............................6-7
6.4.2. STEP-BY-STEP SUMMARY (WORKING PROCEDURES) .............................................................................................6-8
6.5. OPERATOR’S DRIVING TECHNIQUE (DRIVING ON THE FIELD) ...............................................................................6-10
6.6. EMPTYING THE HOPPER ......................................................................................................................................6-12
6.7. RULES FOR DRIVING ON ROADS ..........................................................................................................................6-13
6.8. MALFUNCTION, CAUSE AND REMEDY.................................................................................................................6-15
6.9. PARKING.............................................................................................................................................................6-17
6.10. PUTTING THE MACHINE BACK IN SERVICE ..........................................................................................................6-20
6.11. DISMANTLING THE MACHINE..............................................................................................................................6-20

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SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION ..................................................................................................................7-1
7.1. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE STRATEGY AND AUTHORISED OPERATORS.........................................................7-4
7.1.1. CLEANING AND WASHING ....................................................................................................................................7-4
7.1.2. VISUAL INSPECTION OF MAINTENANCE CONDITIONS AND RELIABILITY ................................................................7-6
7.2. MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................7-8
7.2.1. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................................7-8
7.2.1.1. GREASE THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES ...........................................................................................................7-10
7.2.1.2. GREASE THE TRANSMISSION CHAIN....................................................................................................................7-13
7.2.2. UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.....................................................................................................7-14
7.2.3. TORQUE TOOLS ...................................................................................................................................................7-15

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SECTION 1
IDENTIFICATION DATA

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