Agrisem MAXIMULCH FOLDING 3 Series User manual

USER MANUAL
One-Pass Stubble Cultivators
Maximulch
Series 3 | Series 5 | Series 6
NOTT-GB-708-A 06/12/2019
EN - Manual translated from French
AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL S.A
535 Rue Pierre Levasseur
CS 60263
44158 ANCENIS
FRANCE
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Contents
FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................6
1.1. Purpose of the user manual ................................................................................................................6
1.2. Using the manual ................................................................................................................................6
1.3. Ordering the manual............................................................................................................................7
1.4. Interpreting the version of the manual.................................................................................................7
1.5. Description of warning terms...............................................................................................................7
2. Presentation of the machine .....................................................................................9
2.1. Intended use of the equipment............................................................................................................9
2.2. General view of the machine.............................................................................................................10
3.Identication.............................................................................................................17
3.1. Validity of the user manual ................................................................................................................17
3.2. Location and description of data plate...............................................................................................17
3.3. Identicationofthemachine..............................................................................................................21
4. Warranty....................................................................................................................22
4.1. Warranty conditions...........................................................................................................................22
4.2. Exclusive liability clause....................................................................................................................25
5. Safety instructions...................................................................................................26
5.1. Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................26
5.2. Safety symbols on the machine ........................................................................................................40
6. Operation ..................................................................................................................48
6.1. Location and description of controls..................................................................................................48
6.2. Start-up..............................................................................................................................................56
6.3. Hitching/unhitching............................................................................................................................56
6.4. Folding / unfolding.............................................................................................................................60
6.5. When driving on the road ..................................................................................................................68
6.6. Dual-line air brake system.................................................................................................................68
6.7. Single-line hydraulic brake system....................................................................................................69
6.8. Mechanical braking system...............................................................................................................70
6.9. Adjusting the working depth ..............................................................................................................70
6.10.Adjustingtheleft-handsidedeector ................................................................................................76
6.11. Adjustingtheright-handsidedeector..............................................................................................77
6.12. Adjusting the clod-breaking board.....................................................................................................78

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6.13. Adjusting the border spreading disc..................................................................................................78
6.14. Types of roller and applications.........................................................................................................80
6.15. Accessories.......................................................................................................................................81
6.16. Soft ground adjustment recommendations........................................................................................82
6.17. Firm ground adjustment recommendations.......................................................................................83
6.18. Immobilising the tractor/machine.......................................................................................................83
7. Winter Storage - Handling - Transport ...................................................................85
7.1. Storage..............................................................................................................................................85
7.2. Handling ............................................................................................................................................86
7.3. Transport ...........................................................................................................................................91
8. Servicing - Maintenance ..........................................................................................96
8.1. Maintenance tips ...............................................................................................................................96
8.2. Maintenance consumables..............................................................................................................100
8.3. Maintenance schedule ....................................................................................................................100
8.4. Maintenance operations..................................................................................................................101
9. Faults, causes and remedies ................................................................................ 117
10. Characteristics...................................................................................................... 118
10.1. Series 3 ........................................................................................................................................... 118
10.2. Series 5 ........................................................................................................................................... 119
10.3. Series 6 ...........................................................................................................................................120
11. Technical terms and abbreviations.....................................................................121
12. Appendices ...........................................................................................................123

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FOREWORD
We thank you for the condence you have shown in AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL by purchasing this item of
equipment.
This manual is provided with your machine to enable you to make best use of your equipment, and in particular
in compliance with the safety requirements.
All owners are reminded that the manual is an essential accessory which must remain with the machine at all
times, and that in the event of resale, article 1615 of the Civil Code requires that as such it must be handed
over to the new owner.
You are also reminded that as the manual is essential to the machine, all owners must undertake to leave it
physically available with the machine for all users to consult.
This manual contains details of the characteristics of your new equipment. Please read it and ensure that all
users scrupulously follow the instructions contained. The following pages provide essential information on your
machine, read them carefully.
Your AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL dealer will provide high quality servicing, as well as any assistance you may
require. For servicing, remember that your dealer is the person who is most familiar with your machine and
wishes to give you complete satisfaction.
All information and characteristics given in this manual are current at the time of publication. However, the
policy of continuous improvement of our products requires us to reserve the right to make changes at any time
without prior notice.
This user manual is published for wide circulation and the availability of the equipment indicated, whether
on the basic machine or as accessories, may vary according to the region in which the machine is used. All
combinations available at the time of publishing the manual will be described therein.

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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose of the user manual
You have just taken ownership of your AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL machine. This machine has been designed
to ensure complete satisfaction.
The equipment has been specially designed to incorporate new solutions for lowering the costs of operation.
However, for the best and most cost-e󰀨ective use of your AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL machine, please read
this manual carefully before starting it up and strictly follow the instructions. In particular, follow the instructions
for adjusting and servicing the machine, as well as the safety precautions, very carefully.
Please contact our distributor for any information or advice.
This user manual is an integral part of the machine and must always accompany it, especially in the event of
resale.
AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL is constantly seeking to improve its products and reserves the right to modify or
improve its products with no obligation to apply these modications or improvements to products already on
the market.
The instructions in this manual are not exhaustive and cannot cover all eventualities. The user must comply with
the applicable legislation, in particular with regard to safety, ensure that the rules of safety and caution dictated
by the situation are applied, use common sense and adapt the use of the machine to the circumstances.
It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to check that the AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL machine complies with the
legislation and regulations applicable to its nal destination.
DANGER
The instructions in this user manual must be read, understood and applied by any persons
who will be carrying out work on or with the machine, in particular:
- use of the machine (including preparation, repairs required during work and maintenance),
- maintenance (servicing and inspection),
- transport.
AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL cannot be held liable for personal injury or damage to equipment and malfunctions
resulting from failure to comply with the instructions given by the manufacturer in this manual.
IMPORTANT
AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL information
Return the warranty certicate within 15 days together with a copy of the invoice (without these
documents the warranty procedure cannot be implemented).
1.2. Using the manual
1.2.1. Functional organisation
Wherever possible, the contents of the user manual are classed by function.
1.2.2. Search help
The table of contents helps you to nd information.

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1.3. Ordering the manual
You can order the user manual by sending a request to:
AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL S.A.
535 Rue Pierre Levasseur
CS 60263
44158 ANCENIS - France
Tel.: [phone] – Fax: [phone]
1.4. Interpreting the version of the manual
The version of the manual is indicated on the cover page and consists of the following.
Description of manual version
Example: NOTT-GB-705-A
Character Description
NOTT User manual
FR
GB
DE
PL
RU
French
English
German
Polish
Russian
705 Type of machine
A Version of the manual
1.5. Description of warning terms
DANGER
This pictogram indicates a hazardous situation for the user.
Consequences: death or serious injury are inevitable.
WARNING
This pictogram indicates a hazardous situation for the user.
Consequences: death or serious injury may occur.
CAUTION
This pictogram indicates a hazardous situation for the user and the equipment.
Consequences: the user may suer minor injuries, the equipment may suer minor damage.
IMPORTANT
This pictogram indicates required information.
Consequences: material damage, physical risks, nancial risks.

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NOTE
This pictogram provides advice.
Consequences: more ecient use.
BARRED BIN
Indicates that waste must not be disposed of in a conventional dustbin but collected through
special channels.
MOEBIUS LOOP
The universal recycling symbol. It indicates that the product or its packaging is technically
recyclable, not that it is or will be recycled.
The products will only be recycled under two conditions:
- the sorting and recycling channel exists in your region,
- the products have been correctly sorted.

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2. Presentation of the machine
2.1. Intended use of the equipment
The AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL Maximulch range of One-Pass stubble cultivators is exclusively designed
for professional use in accordance with the recognised rules for the purposes of performing agricultural work.
Maximulch stubble cultivators are designed and adapted to be connected to the hitching and towing system
of a tractor for:
- carrying out shallow cultivation to bury stubble and leftover straw and assist their decomposition.
Maximulch stubble cultivators must be operated, maintained and repaired only by persons who are entirely
familiar with the machine and who are aware of the possible risks.
Correct use implies strictly adhering to the instruction given in the user manual as well as the operating,
servicing and repair rules dened by the manufacturer.
The user and the owner are responsible for complying with the specic accident prevention instructions and
well as the general rules relating to safety, occupational medicine and highway legislation.
Any use other than that dened above will be deemed to be inconsistent with the intended use and will exempt
the manufacturer from all from any liability in the event of damage or injury. The risks of such use shall be borne
by the user alone.
Competencies and level of training
Activity
Person having
received
instruction
Person having
undergone
specialised
training
Person
specially
trained for this
activity
Loading/transport - x x
Start-up x x -
Installation and set-up of equipment - x -
Operation x x -
Servicing x x -
Troubleshooting and resolution of faults and
incidents
x x -
Waste reprocessing/disposal - - x

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2.2. General view of the machine
2.2.1. Di󰀨erences between Maximulch cultivator models
Model
Series 3
tractor-
mounted
Series 3
HD tractor-
mounted
Series 3
trailed Series 5 Series 6
NOTT-0030
Beam size
(mm)
discs:
100 x 100
blades:
120 x 120
120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120 120 x 120
NOTT-0031
Size of 3D
security
(mm)
30 x 30 35 x 35 35 x 35 35 x 35 35 x 35
NOTT-0032
Hub size
(mm) SR Ø 80
SRE Ø 100
SR Ø 80
optional:
SRE Ø 100
SRE Ø 100 SRE Ø 100
NOTT-0033
Disc size
(mm) Ø 560
Ø 560
optional:
Ø 610
Ø 560
optional:
Ø 610
Ø 610 Ø 610
NOTT-0413
Working
depth
(cm)
25 30 25 40 30
NOTT-0035
Distance
between
elements
(mm)
Distance
between
disc support
beams
1520 mm,
250 mm
pitch + row
of tines in
the middle
Distance
between
disc support
beams
1640 mm,
290 mm
pitch + row
of tines in
the middle
Distance
between
disc support
beams
1940 mm,
250 mm
pitch + row
of tines in
the middle,
600 mm
pitch
Distance
between
disc support
beams
1070 mm,
310 mm
pitch + 2
rows of tines
2000 mm
apart, 440
mm pitch
Distance
between
disc support
beams
800 mm,
360 mm
pitch + 3
rows of tines
2000 mm
apart, pitch:
307 mm/4 m,
330 mm/5 m,
315 mm/6 m