AGROWPLOW AP05 Series User manual

Contact Details
Agrowplow Pty Ltd
AP05 Series
AP11 Series
AP31 Series
AP51 Series
AP71 Series
AP81 Series
AP91 Series
Cotton Bed Renovator
AGROWPLOW | 55 Wellington St, Molong NSW
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Postal/Office: 55 Wellington St
Molong NSW 2866
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.agrowplow.com
Local Agrowplow Dealer:
‘Prosperity Through Soil Care’

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Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual was accurate
and up to date at the time of printing. Agrowplow Pty Ltd reserves the right to make
subsequent changes to the machine or this manual, where necessary, without
notification.
Agrowplow Pty Ltd will not be responsible for any damage or consequential loss arising
out of misinterpretation or failure to follow recommended procedures. Nor will it be
liable for any damage caused by or arising out of modification or misuse of its product.
The owner has a responsibility to protect himself and others by observing all safety
information and by ensuring all operators are well acquainted with the safety
information, trained in the correct use of the machine and applying safe work practices.

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The Owner’s Manual
Your new Agrowplow will give long and efficient service if given normal care and operated properly.
This owner’s manual is provided so that you can become thoroughly familiar with the design of the machine and to
obtain information on correct operation, adjustment and maintenance. Only people well acquainted with these
guidelines should be allowed to use this machine.
Right and left hand references in this manual are determined by standing behind the machine and facing in the
direction of travel.
The manual is considered as part of your machine and must remain with the machine when it is sold.
Delivery Inspection
On delivery of your new Agrowplow please check that the machine is not damaged. In cases of shipping damage,
please ask your dealer to arrange for the appropriate claim to be lodged immediately.
Assemble any parts supplied loose and inspect your machine with the aid of this manual to familiarise yourself with
its features. If you have any queries ask your dealer straight away.
The machine is covered by our 12 month warranty on faulty parts, subject to normal use. Record below the serial
number of your machine to help trace the machine and assist us when you order parts.
Model: ________________________________________________________
Serial Number: __________________________________________________
Options
□Hydraulic Shank
□Levelling Bar Trailing
□Rigid Shank
□Hydraulic Lift Trailing
□CAT 2 Hitch
□Depth Stop Wheels
□CAT 3 Hitch
□Hydraulic Lift Wheels
□CAT 4 Hitch
□Mounted Flexiroller
□Furrower
□Hydraulic Coulters
□Mulch Blade
□Rigid Coulters
□Inclusion Plate
□Sweeps

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Table of Contents
Contact Details ...................................................................................................................................................................1
Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................................................................3
The Owner’s Manual..........................................................................................................................................................4
Delivery Inspection.........................................................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................................................5
Table of Figures and Tables................................................................................................................................................7
Agrowplow –Company Profile...........................................................................................................................................8
1. Safety..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Shared Responsibility for Safety........................................................................................................................9
Safe Operation.................................................................................................................................................10
Warning Decals................................................................................................................................................11
Ergonomic Safety.............................................................................................................................................19
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................20
Transporting the Machine...............................................................................................................................21
Un-Hitching the Machine.................................................................................................................................21
Risk assessment...............................................................................................................................................22
2. Operational Expectations and Limitations...............................................................................................................24
Completing Safe Use Instruction (SUI) & Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Reports ............................................24
3. Machine Setup .........................................................................................................................................................25
Hitching and Levelling......................................................................................................................................25
Working Depth ................................................................................................................................................26
Operating Speed..............................................................................................................................................27
Optional - Mulch Blades ..................................................................................................................................27
Optional - Furrowers .......................................................................................................................................27
Optional - Coulters...........................................................................................................................................27
4. Undercarriage Set Up...............................................................................................................................................29
Rigid Shear Pin Shanks.....................................................................................................................................29
Hydraulic Recoil Shanks...................................................................................................................................29
5. Plough Operation .....................................................................................................................................................32
Ploughing in ideal conditions...........................................................................................................................32
Ploughing in tough conditions.........................................................................................................................32
Specific Conditions...........................................................................................................................................33
Suggested Parameters.....................................................................................................................................34
6. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................35
Pre-Operation Check .......................................................................................................................................35

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Daily Service.....................................................................................................................................................35
Lubrication.......................................................................................................................................................35
Bolts and Hardware.........................................................................................................................................35
Replacing Blades..............................................................................................................................................37
Shin Guard Replacement.................................................................................................................................37
Coulter Replacement.......................................................................................................................................37
7. Trouble Shooting Guide............................................................................................................................................38
Underframe .....................................................................................................................................................38
Hydraulics ........................................................................................................................................................39
8. Specifications............................................................................................................................................................40
AP05.................................................................................................................................................................40
AP11 Series Agrowplow...................................................................................................................................41
AP31 Series Agrowplow...................................................................................................................................42
AP51 Series Agrowplow...................................................................................................................................43
AP71 Series Agrowplow...................................................................................................................................44
AP81 Series Agrowplow...................................................................................................................................45
AP91 Series Agrowplow...................................................................................................................................46
Cotton Bed Renovator.....................................................................................................................................47
9. Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................48
Warranty Policy ...............................................................................................................................................48
Conditions of Warranty ...................................................................................................................................48

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Table of Figures and Tables
Figure 1 Hazardous Machinery Decal...............................................................................................................................11
Figure 2 Do Not Operate Near Bystanders Decal.............................................................................................................12
Figure 3 Rotating or Moving Machinery Decal.................................................................................................................12
Figure 4 Hydraulic Fluid Penetration Decal......................................................................................................................13
Figure 5 Heat Source Decal ..............................................................................................................................................14
Figure 6 Three Point Linkage Decal..................................................................................................................................14
Figure 7 Do Not Climb On This Machine Decal ................................................................................................................15
Figure 8 Do Not Enter This Area Decal.............................................................................................................................15
Figure 9 Engine Driven Components Decal......................................................................................................................15
Figure 10 Chemical Hazard Decal.....................................................................................................................................16
Figure 11 Noise Exposure Decal ......................................................................................................................................16
Figure 12 Battery Explosion Decal....................................................................................................................................17
Figure 13 Tyre Inflation Decal ..........................................................................................................................................18
Figure 14 Electrical Hazard Decal ....................................................................................................................................18
Figure 15 Raised Wing Decal............................................................................................................................................19
Table 1 Risk Assessment...................................................................................................................................................22
Table 2 Risk Assessment Rating .......................................................................................................................................23
Table 3 Hyd Shanks Operational Limits & Accumulator Pre-Charge Pressure.................................................................30
Table 4 Plough Lubrication Schedule ...............................................................................................................................35
Table 5 Wheel Nut Torque Chart .....................................................................................................................................36
Table 6 Standard Torque Chart ........................................................................................................................................36
Table 7 Undercarriage Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................................38
Table 8 Hydraulic Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................................39
Table 9 AP05 Specifications..............................................................................................................................................40
Table 10 AP11 Specifications............................................................................................................................................41
Table 11 AP31 Specifications............................................................................................................................................42
Table 12 AP51 Specifications............................................................................................................................................43
Table 13 AP71 Specifications............................................................................................................................................44
Table 14 AP81 Specifications............................................................................................................................................45
Table 15 AP91 Specifications............................................................................................................................................46
Table 16 Cotton Bed Renovator Specifications................................................................................................................47

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Agrowplow –Company Profile
Agrowplow Pty Ltd is an innovative, soil conscious company committed to developing "Soil Care" products for
improved, sustainable agriculture.
The founders of Agrowplow had the foresight to see that farmers needed to improve their practices if farming was to
be sustainable.
The first Agrowplow was designed and built in 1977 to improve soil structure, increase humus levels and increase
water infiltration and storage deep into the soil.
Today the company's range of Agrowplows and Agrowdrills are widely accepted by farmers and agricultural
researchers for their unique capabilities. The term "Agrowplow" has become a "farming concept" rather than just
another implement.
The company's range of specialised Agrowplows, Agrowdrills and other products are designed and manufactured
under strict code of sustainable agricultural mechanisation, and promoted under the slogan:
"Prosperity Through Soil Care"
The company's research and development division develops world leading technology for Agrowplow which has
resulted in a well-earned reputation of turning market "Ideas" into reality.
Development is undertaken with the professional guidance of fully qualified design engineers with the use of 3D
CAD/CAM that supports the complete design to manufacture process. All designs are manufactured to the highest
standards of quality control.
Agrowplow has a large factory area (3500 square metres) with extensive fabrication equipment. Experienced and
qualified personnel form an extensive resource in all areas.
Agrowplow - building soil care products for improved, sustainable agriculture.

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1.Safety
Agricultural machinery presents an operator with hazards associated with setting up, on and off road transport,
tillage and seeding applications, as well as machine service and maintenance. The operator must be aware of these
hazards.
The dealer will explain the capabilities, safe application, service requirements and restrictions of the machine and
demonstrate the safe operation of the machine according to Agrowplow’s instructions. The dealer can also identify
unsafe modifications or use of unapproved attachments.
The following publications provide information on the safe use and maintenance of the machine and attachments:
•The operator’s manual delivered with the machine gives operating information as well as routine
maintenance and service procedures. It is a part of the machine and must stay with the machine if it is sold.
Replacement operator’s manuals can be ordered from your Agrowplow Dealer.
•The machine has decals that instruct on safe operation and care.
Shared Responsibility for Safety
1.1.1. Why is farm safety important?
Farming is dangerous. Farms have many conditions that create dangerous situations including increasing use of
machines and chemicals, confined spaces, live animals, constantly changing weather conditions, very young and very
old people and continual financial pressure to get crops in and harvest off on time. As any combination of these
factors can become lethal, control of occupational health and safety risks has become an essential farm management
competency.
Taking risks with the lives of family members or employees is not something that should ever be contemplated!
Farm accidents are often workplace accidents of a different kind. While any workplace accident is a tragedy, a farm
accident is often a family disaster where a breadwinner, grandparent, child or other family member is injured or
killed. At times the tragedy is made worse by the fact that another family member may have caused the accident and
is charged with an offence under occupational health and safety legislation.
Considering that the likelihood of an accident can be significantly reduced by people being more safety conscious,
safety should be a topic of frequent discussion among family members and farm employees. Children also need to be
trained to recognise hazards and to never use machinery as a plaything, as they too can play a role to remind others
to never take safety risks. The loss of fun that kids might otherwise have on machinery is nothing compared to the
grief of harm done to a child.
1.1.2. Four Big Reasons Why Safety Is Important
•Accidents Hurt
•Accidents Cost
•Accidents Involve Others
•Accidents Can Be Avoided
1.1.3. How to Create Safety Awareness
The Safety slogan –‘Think it, Talk it, Work it’, summarises what we all must do to make workplaces that are without
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machinery will be properly guarded, safety switches fitted and proper information given by way of Operator
Handbooks, decals, verbal instruction and so on to all relevant personnel.
Risk awareness and proper use of a machine is the result of an employer having been given relevant information,
taking safety seriously, and ensuring that each operator of a machine is properly trained and supervised.
1.1.4. Consultation
Providing information is a good beginning. Each employee must then be free to further discuss safety related matters
and ask for further assistance from your employer, Health and Safety Representative, or workplace OH&S Authorities
if required. Consultation is always best if it is done cooperatively, as part of the way business is normally done, at
smoko discussions or at more formal meetings depending on the topic and your business situation.
Ultimately, we are only safe at work when everyone who is responsible for safety has played their part and the
employer, supervisor and the person using a hazardous machine “thinks it, talks it and works it”. Safe working
conditions are the result of a safety culture in which everyone participates, where it would be unacceptable to
behave any other way.
1.1.5. Hazard Identification
A hazard is something that has the potential to cause harm to a person. Where you are now there may be hundreds
of hazards. Some hazards have so little potential for harm, due to their likelihood, that we can disregard them. Other
hazards, because of the real and likely potential for serious harm, must not only be identified, but also controlled so
as to eliminate or reduce the potential for harm to a person.
Safe Operation
This section offers general guidelines for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace local, state or federal
safety regulations.
Agrowplow has made every effort to highlight all risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have a
responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at all times in the vicinity of the machine. Owners are advised
to keep up to date on safety issues and to communicate these to all users of the machine. If you have safety concerns
specifically related to this machine, contact your dealer immediately.
1.2.1. Operator Safety
Read this manual carefully before operating new equipment. Learn how to use this machine safely. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment before using it.
Take careful note of all safety instructions both in this manual and on the machine itself. Failure to comply with
instructions could result in personal injury and / or damage to the machine. Replace missing or damaged safety
decals on the machine and ensure that these remain clearly visible.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that anyone who operates, adjusts, lubricates, maintains, cleans or uses the
machine in any way has had suitable instruction and is familiar with the information in this manual. Operators and
other users of the machine should be aware of potential hazards and operating limitations.
1.2.2. Have Training with Actual Operation
•Operator training must consist of a demonstration and verbal instruction.
•This training is given by your dealer when the machine is delivered.
•New operators must start in an area without bystanders and use all the controls until they can operate the
machine safely under all conditions of the work area.