CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ 11
2.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS........................................................................................................... 12
2.1.
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY CLAUSE.......................................................................................... 15
2.2.
COMPLIANT USE OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................. 16
2.3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................... 17
2.3.1.
Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 17
2.3.1.1.
Introduction................................................................................................................ 17
2.3.1.2.
Instructions to be followed before using the machine ...............................................18
2.3.1.3.
Instructions to be followed for hitching and unhitching..............................................19
2.3.1.4.
Instructions to be followed before using the machine ...............................................20
2.3.1.5.
Instructions to be followed before carrying out any operations on the machine....... 22
2.3.1.6.
Instructions regarding installation.............................................................................. 23
2.3.1.7.
Instructions regarding the hydraulic system.............................................................. 24
2.3.1.8.
Instructions relating to the braking system................................................................ 24
2.3.1.9.
Instructions specific to AGRISEM seeders................................................................25
2.3.1.10.
Instructions relating to safety systems with spring assemblies.............................26
2.3.1.11.
Instructions relating to transmission shafts with universal joints........................... 26
2.3.1.12.
Instructions relating to loading and transport ........................................................26
2.3.1.13.
The user's workstation........................................................................................... 26
2.3.1.14.
Noise data.............................................................................................................. 26
2.3.2.
Safety symbols on the machine.....................................................................................27
3.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................... 28
3.1.
DISC-O-MULCH SETTINGS / USE....................................................................................... 28
3.1.1.
Technical characteristics ............................................................................................... 28
3.1.2.
Hitching – Unhitching..................................................................................................... 29
3.1.2.1.
Tractor-mounted machine ......................................................................................... 29
3.1.2.2.
Trailed machine......................................................................................................... 30
3.1.3.
Folding and unfolding the extensions............................................................................33
3.1.4.
Unfolding into the Work Position ................................................................................... 34
3.1.5.
Folding into the Transport Position................................................................................35
4.
Air Brake Coupling Procedure........................................................................................................ 35
4.1.
When Coupling...................................................................................................................... 35
4.1.1.
When De-coupling......................................................................................................... 35
4.1.2.
When driving on the road ..............................................................................................36
4.2.
Parking the machine..............................................................................................................36
4.2.1.
If the machine is to be left in the unfolded position .......................................................36
4.2.2.
If the machine is to be left in the folded position ...........................................................36
4.3.
Out-Rigger Wheels................................................................................................................ 36
4.4.
Work Settings ........................................................................................................................ 37
4.5.
Transport wheel adjustment.................................................................................................. 37
4.5.1.
Adjusting the Transport Wheel Height........................................................................... 37
4.5.2.
Adjusting the working depth using the roller.................................................................. 38
4.5.2.1.
Adjusting the side deflectors on mounted and semi-mounted Disc-O-Mulch GOLD
machines 41
4.5.2.2.
Adjusting the border spreading disk.......................................................................... 41
4.5.3.
OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................... 42
4.6.
SERVICING - MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 43
4.6.1.
Servicing frequency....................................................................................................... 43
4.6.2.
Storage .......................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.3.
Cleaning......................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.4.
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.5.
Greasing ........................................................................................................................ 45
4.6.6.
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 45
4.6.7.
Disks.............................................................................................................................. 47
4.6.8.
Lighting system.............................................................................................................. 48
