Agriweld 3M MINDISC User manual

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OPERATOR MANUAL
3M MINDISC

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Contents
Page 3
User Information, Qualification & Training
Page 4
Think Safety
Page 5
Operation & Adjustment
Page 6
Main Assembly
Page 7-8
Replacing snap bar & hook on shear Assembly
Page 9
Double Disc Arm Assembly
Page 10
Greasing In & Packer Roller Assembly
Page 11
Scraper Mount Assembly
page 12
Over Spill Disc Assembly
Page 13
Road Transport
Page 14-16
Risk Assessment
Page 17
Stickers
Page 18
Warranty
page 19
Declaration of conformity

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USER INFORMATION
This manual contains basic advice, which should be observed during setting-up,
operation and maintenance. It must be read by all personnel who may operate this
machine prior to use and be available at all times to each potential operator.
If safety instructions are not complied with, it can lead to the risk of injury to yourself and
others as well as damage to the environment or to the machine. Non-compliance to the
safety instructions can also lead to claims for damages becoming invalid.
New equipment - be careful!
It is very important to be careful when new equipment is going to be used for the first
time. Incorrect mounting of equipment and operational errors can lead to expensive
repair work and operational losses.
Your warranty with Agriweld is not valid if the instructions in this operating manual are not
followed correctly.
QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING
•Experienced* personnel only may perform any work on, or with the machine.
Statutory minimum age limits must be observed.
•Only trained and instructed staff, with the correct certification or licence to use,
operate, set up and maintain this machine should be authorised to do so.
Individual responsibilities of personnel concerning operation, setting up,
maintenance and repair must be clearly established.
•Define the machine operator’s responsibilities – also with regard to observing
traffic regulations. The operator must have the authority to refuse any instructions
issued by third parties, which contravene safety.
•Persons undergoing training or instruction should not be allowed to work on or with
the machine unless they are under the constant supervision of an experienced
person.
•The use of spare parts, accessories and ancillary equipment not supplied and/or
not approved by Agriweld could have detrimental effects to this machine or its
functions and hence impair the active and/or passive driving and/or operational
safety (accident prevention).
•Agriweld shall not be liable for any damage caused by the use of spare parts,
accessories and ancillary equipment not supplied and/or approved by Agriweld.
•Conversions of, or modifications to the machine may only be carried out after
consultation with Agriweld.

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*Experienced persons are classed as those individuals who have been trained, know
current knowledge and skills or have participated in the use of the type of activity and
equipment for several years.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Read the instruction manual and follow the instructions given.
Take care when hitching up or unhitching the machine to and from the tractor via the
linkage
It is forbidden to allow any persons to sit or ride on the implement at any time
The tractor should be fitted with enough front-end weights for stability and to maintain
secure steering. This is dependent upon many variables, including those such as ground
conditions, working depth and soil type, etc.
Driving, steering and braking characteristics are influenced by mounted machines and
ballast weights. The operator must ensure adequate steering and braking ability
Use the tractor’s position control when coupling the implement to the tractor.
Do not stand between tractor and implement during connection or while it is being
raised/lowered on the tractor linkage.
The tractor's lower link arms should be stabilised before driving on a public road so that
the implement and tractor lower link arms do not touch the tyres during transport.
Make sure that all nuts and bolts are always fully tightened.
NEVER stand or work beneath a suspended load unless the full weight of the machine is
supported fully by suitable chocks or stands capable of carrying the implements entire
weight and bulk.
The user is responsible for ensuring the implement complies with the law when driving on
public roads and to check each time before taking the implement on the highway that
the lights are in full working order.
Always lower the implement when attached to a tractor whilst parked.

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DANGERS, OPERATING ERRORS AND EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY
1. No responsibility will be accepted for possible dangers arising from operations
complying with the designated use.
2. Agriweld shall not be liable for any damage to agricultural produce and other items,
which occurs as a result of normal operating, adjustments errors, failure by any means
or incorrect usage.
3. Agriweld accepts no liability for any damage caused as a result of operations not
complying with the designated use of the machine. This also applies to damage to
agricultural produce caused by certain external influences, which cannot be avoided
with the current state of the art.
ATTACHMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
Attach the Min-Disc to the tractor using the tractors rear 3-point linkage. It is
important to the function of the MIN-DISC to ensure that the machine is running
level to allow optimum level of soil disturbance and to prolong the lifespan of
the wearing parts. To do this please adjust the top link up or down to ensure the
main frame is running parallel to the ground.
Connect the light unit using the 7-pin plug fitted to the back of the tractor and
test the lights to ensure they are working correctly - you may need another
person to help you ensure the rear brake lights and indicator lights are working
as they should.
Please ensure that the implement is mounted correctly to the tractor rear 3-point
linkage before use.
Check that all nuts and bolts are correctly tightened and none are missing.

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Main Assembly
Hook On Shear
Assembly
Over Spill Disc Assembly
Packer depth ram
Scraper Mount Assembly
Double disc Arm Assembly
Over Spill Disc
Assembly

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Replacing Snap Bar
SAFETY FIRST:
When replacing the snap bar after shearing, ensure the legs
are raised just out of work sufficiently so that the leg falls into
position to allow the snap bar to be replaced. The tractor
should be stationary and the engine turned off to ensure the
operator is safe to perform the adjustments required. No tools
are needed and replacing the snap bar is a single man
procedure.
TO REPOSITION SNAP BAR:
Remove both linch pins, take off and dispose of broken piece.
Relocate remaining snap-bar to the next available position. Re-
fit Linch pins and continue.
Leg Socket Pivot
Bush
M24 x 100
M24 Washer
M24 Nylock Nut
8mm Linch Pins
Snap Bar
Hook On Shear Leg Assembly

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M12 x 50
M12
Nylock Nut
AW GLS point
REPLACING THE POINTS
Only personnel with the appropriate experience should perform these
changes.
It is only permitted to replace the points on solid ground for e.g.
Cement/tarmac, to avoid the risk of sinking and potential injuries whilst
performing the changes. The implement must be raised on the tractor
linkage and the tractor engine turned off. Remember to use the parking
brake and/or wheel chocks to ensure that the tractor is held stable. It is
important to support the implements weight with stands/chocks strong
enough to support the full weight of the implement in the event of a
failure of the tractor hydraulics. Ensure that no one can start the tractor
and its hydraulic system accidentally by locking the cab door. It is
prohibited to work under a suspended load.
Once you are confident that you have met the safety standards required
you can proceed;
Unbolt each worn point in turn to free it from the leg by removing the
M12 nylock nut and the M12 x 50mm long bolt. The point will be free to
remove. A new point can then be replaced into the same position using
the same M12 nylock nut and M12 x 50mm long bolt. Ensure the fixings
are tight.
For CAST points (provided as standard) ensure that the fixings are NOT
over tightened to prevent potential damage. The point casting may crack
if overtightened.
When you have finished replacing all required points, remove the
supporting chocks/stands and lower the machine as in the Think Safety
Section above until it is safe to move off.

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Double Disc Arm Assembly
M12 x 45
M12 Flanged
nylock nuts
M12
washers
Shock absorber
SHAB35180
X8 per double
disc arm assembly
M30 plain
nylock nut
BW-2
Concave disc
M16 x 110
M12 x 45
M12
washers
M16 washers
and nut
BW-31-A
Bearing (See
page 10 for
greasing)
Scraper

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Greasing
Bearing BW-31-A (Page 9) This is not a sealed bearing. Requires 5-6 pumps of a
good quality general purpose grease every 1-2 days depending on use. Initially
check bearing for heat, if bearing becomes warm to the touch, apply
additional pumps of grease or grease more regularly.
TMSF50 Packer Roller Bearing needs 5-6 pumps of grease 2-3 times a week.
Packer Roller Assembly
M16 x 50
M16 Spring
Washer
Packer roller stub axle
TMSF50 Packer Bearing
(See greasing info above)

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Scraper Mount Assembly
M12 x 40 Cuphead
Squares
M12 nut
M12 washer
Scraper
Scraper
mount

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Over Spill Disc Assembly
M12 x 25 Fine
Threaded bolts
M12 Spring Washers
M22 Fine Threaded
Nut
D460X50DSFC00P-02
disc
Spring
Paddle

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ROAD TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
In accordance with The Road Vehicles Order 2003
No. 1998 Part 3 SPECIAL TYPES FOR AGRICULTURE
The Department of Transport required the maximum width of an agricultural machine to
be 2.55m or less. Under special circumstances, agricultural machines wider than 2.55m
are permitted to use public roads. The Road Vehicles Order 2003 permits the road use
of agricultural vehicles that are up to 4.3m in width, subject to terms and conditions.
The key T & C are as follows:
*WIDTH BETWEEN 2.55m and 3m: Speed must not exceed 20mph
*WIDTH BETWEEN 3m and 3.5m: Speed must not exceed 20mph. If the journey is over
5 miles or the speed limit of the road is 40mph or lower, the operator must notify the
Police 24 hrs in advance of the journey OR you obtain a dispensation letter from the
same police authority. Lights are required during reduced visibility or during the hours of
darkness.
*WIDTH BETWEEN 3.5m and 4.3m: Speed must not exceed 12mph. The Police must be
notified OR you need to obtain a dispensation letter. The vehicle must be
accompanied by an attendant (escort) who may ride ahead in a different vehicle to
ensure no danger is caused to the vehicle or other road users. The police, following
notification, may place restrictions on the use of the vehicle in the interest of road
safety or to avoid undue traffic congestion. All extremities of the vehicle must be clearly
marked. Lights are required during reduced visibility or during the hours of darkness.
*WIDTH’S STATED ABOVE MUST INCLUDE: Any lateral projections or projections of any
load carried by the vehicle.

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PRODUCT DECALS
Sticker
Part number
Description
Quantity
per
machine
RHINO_AGRI_01
160x110mm
Rhino
cultivation
oval
2
AW_MINDISSS_PS
Packer
Marker
Sticker
2
Green_GB_logo
87X55mm
Green
made in
GB
2
AW_AGWVS
Agriweld
vertical
sticker
AW_OM_S
Read operator
manual sticker
1

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WARRANTY
Your Agriweld Min-Disc is covered for a period of 12 months from the date of dispatch
(which is recorded on our files) against faulty components and/or bad workmanship.
Our welders are coded to ISO 9606-1 and our welding procedures are approved in
accordance with ISO 15614-1. All products are examined and checked for quality prior
to delivery/collection.
Agriweld Ltd accepts no liability for instances arising from ignorance, occurrences
outside our control, such as accidents or malicious damage and through non-
compliance with safety/maintenance instructions and/or by failure to set up the
hydraulic reset system (if applicable) in accordance to the ground conditions at the
time.
All wearing parts and certain hydraulic fittings/hoses are not covered under warranty.
Any damage occurred during transit must be reported on signing for the item from the
haulier to enable us to enter a claim for damages direct with the haulier.
WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT
Damage occurred during transit via an external haulier must be reported
immediately upon unloading and signing for the item. The limit of our liability to
undertake repairs to products damaged during transit is dependent on signing
for any damaged product upon delivery as “DAMAGED”.

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The equipment which accompanies this declaration is in conformity with EU Directive(s):-
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
Manufacturer Name:
Agriweld Ltd
Manufacturer Address:
Main Street
Garton-on-the-Wolds
Driffield
East Yorkshire
YO25 3ET
Product:
Minimum Disturbance Disc Cultivator
(MIN-DISC)
Product Options:
3m rigid Model
Snap-Bar shear
protection
Individual Serial Number:
Individual Product Description:
As above Product
Date of Last Load Test Report:
N/A
Supplementary Information:
Authorised Signatory on Behalf of Manufacturer:
Name of Signatory:
Dawn Foster
Position in Company:
Director
Date of Issue:

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