CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ 10
2. WARRANTY CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................... 11
2.1. EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY CLAUSE.......................................................................................... 14
2.2. COMPLIANT USE OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................. 15
2.3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................... 16
2.3.1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 16
2.3.1.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 16
2.3.1.2. Instructions to be followed before using the machine ............................................... 17
2.3.1.3. Instructions to be followed for hitching and unhitching.............................................. 18
2.3.1.4. Instructions to be followed before using the machine ............................................... 19
2.3.1.5. Instructions to be followed before carrying out any operations on the machine ....... 21
2.3.1.6. Instructions regarding installation .............................................................................. 22
2.3.1.7. Instructions regarding the hydraulic system .............................................................. 23
2.3.1.8. Instructions relating to the braking system ................................................................ 23
2.3.1.9. Instructions specific to AGRISEM seeders................................................................ 24
2.3.1.10. Instructions relating to safety systems with spring assemblies ................................. 25
2.3.1.11. Instructions relating to transmission shafts with universal joints ............................... 25
2.3.1.12. Instructions relating to loading and transport ............................................................ 25
2.3.1.13. The user's workstation............................................................................................... 25
2.3.1.14. Noise data.................................................................................................................. 25
2.3.2. Safety symbols on the machine................................................................................. 26
3. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................... 27
3.1. DISC-O-MULCH SETTINGS / USE....................................................................................... 27
3.1.1. Technical characteristics ............................................................................................... 27
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 roller on the DISC-O-MULCH FIXED................................... 32
3.1.4. Folding and unfolding the extensions ............................................................................ 33
3.1.5. SETTINGS / USE .......................................................................................................... 36
3.1.5.1. Adjusting the working depth using the roller.............................................................. 36
3.1.5.2. Adjusting the working depth using the drawbar......................................................... 37
3.1.5.3. Disc-O-Mulch settings for firm ground ....................................................................... 38
3.1.5.4. Disc-O-Mulch settings for soft ground ....................................................................... 38
3.1.5.5. Adjusting the side deflectors on mounted and semi-mounted Disc-O-Mulch GOLD
machines 39
3.1.5.6. Adjusting the clod-breaking board (optional equipment)........................................... 39
3.1.5.7. Adjusting the border spreading disk .......................................................................... 40
3.1.6. OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................... 41
3.2. SERVICING - MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 42
3.2.1. Servicing frequency ....................................................................................................... 42
3.2.2. Storage .......................................................................................................................... 42
3.2.3. Cleaning......................................................................................................................... 43
3.2.4. Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 43
3.2.5. Greasing ........................................................................................................................ 44
3.2.6. Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 44
3.2.7. Disks .............................................................................................................................. 46
3.2.8. Lighting system.............................................................................................................. 47
