Alpler SEMI MOUNTED REVERSIBLE PLOUGH User manual

SEMI MOUNTED
REVERSIBLE PLOUGH
USER GUIDE

ATTENTION
DO NOT
OPERATE THE MACHINES
BEFORE READING THIS MANUEL!

1. INTRODUCTION
2. SAFETY RULES
2.1. RULES TO BE OBSERVED
3. SETTINGS
3.1. PREPARATION OF THE TRACTOR
3.1.1. TIRE PRESSURES
3.1.2 FRONT BALLAST WEIGHTS
3.1.3 LIGHTS
3.1.4 LIFT RODS
3.2 MOUNTING THE PLOUGH FOR TRANSPORT POSITION
4. BASIC SETTINGS
4.1 VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT
4.2 HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
4.3 FRONT FURROW WIDTH
4.3 WORKING WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
5. WARRANTY
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WARNING SIGNS & MEANINGS
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WARNING
This sign warms that the operations
described could cause serious lesions or
long term health risks, if they are not
carried out correctly.
READ MANUAL FIRST
Read the “Operating and Maintenance
Manual” carefully before first start and
keep the manual nearest.
THE RISK OF FALLING DOWN
This symbol expresses the risk of falling
down by loosing the balance or because
of other causes.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
This symbol expresses to keep the
children away against any risk.
Do not carry people or
loads on the plough.
Be careful against the
pointed and sharp edges
on the plough.
Be careful against danger of
entrapment.
Be careful against danger
of entrapment between
the tractor.
There is a danger of
impact while plough
is being turned. Stand
away.
Use the balance leg against
danger of tipping over
while detaching the
plough from tractor.
Do not hammer or apply force.
Locations which need to be greased in
each use.

1. INTRODUCTION
Dear Farmer,
Firstly, we congratulate you for your correct preference on the way to efficiency by selecting the brand “ALPLER”. As your agricultural
partner, we offer you our product in which we combined high quality, low operational cost and effective after-sale service concept.
All of “ALPLER” products are designed for the most efficient and the safest use and tested accordingly in cooperation with the
relevant university departments, agricultural establishments and farmers. We request you to read the user manual before the first
operation in order to use our product in a more effective manner as well as for product and your own safety. The failures that may
result from using the product beyond the instructions for use specified in this manual are not covered by “ALPLER” warranty.
“ALPLER” products are manufactured for agricultural utilisation purposes only, and our company does not assume any liability
against the conditions arising from misuse. Maintenance, repair and operation of our products must be carried out by those who were
informed on the relevant and possible dangers.
Enjoy your new product and we wish you productive and fruitful years.
We hope to serve you for a long time...
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CAUTION
If the product owner changes in the future, please submit this manual to the new owner of
the product and inform on safety measures.

2. SAFETY RULES
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2.1. RULES TO BE OBSERVED
1. Before moving, while attaching the plough to tractor please be sure that it is fixed and while detaching the plough be sure there is
no connection left between the leveler and the tractor.
2. Before beginning to drive the tractor, check surroundings area (CHILDREN)!
3. Never stay or allow anyone to stay within the operating area.
4. Never stay in the turning and slew area of the implement!
5. The hydraulic pipes are under pressure!
6. When connecting hydraulic sockets, the pipes must be connected as directed.
7. Always release hydraulic pressure from both tractor and plough before attaching and detaching the plough
8. When connecting hydraulic pipes to the tractor ensure that incorrect connection is avoided. If the connections are reversed, the
opposite function is carried out (e.g. raising/lowering) and there is a risk of accidents.
9. Regularly check the hydraulic pipes and replace the damaged or aged ones with the pipes comply with the technical specifications
as described by ALPLER.
10. Do not operate the equipment with hydraulic oil leaking. Oil is flammable and their presence could present a hazard. Do not check
for leaks with your naked hand! Hydraulic oil escaping at high pressures can penetrate the skin and cause injury. When injured see a
doctor immediately. To check for a hose leak, SHUT the tractor ENGINE OFF and remove all hydraulic pressure. Wear oil impenetrable
gloves and use a cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks.
11. When working on tires make sure that the implement has been placed on the ground safely and that is secured by chocks against
unintentional rolling
12. After each use, check all bolts and nuts if they need tightening, also for the missing ones, replace them with the original ones.
13. Sitting or standing on the implement during operation or during transport is not permissible.
14. Operator competence. The operator must be well acquainted with the
15. Different functions of the plough and be knowledgeable of how to operate it with safety
16. Ensure that the plough is locked with the correct locking pins onto the three-point linkage on the tractor.
17. Secure the lower link stabilizers on the tractor when the plough is transported on the road.
18. The brake pedals on the tractor must be locked together when driving on the road.
19. All hydraulic connections between tractor and plough must be made in accordance with the instructions given.
20. Always lift the plough prior to the turn-over action.
21. Make sure the lever for the turn-over action is in neutral prior to starting the tractor.
22. Never park the tractor with the plough in an uplifted position.Always use the support leg when parking the plough.
23. Never attempt to clean or adjust the plough during operation.
24. Never touch the gas valve on the accumulator.
25. Adapt the ploughing speed to suit the ground conditions. DRIVE CAREFULLY. Maximum transport speed 25 km/h.
26. The user is responsible for ensuring the implement complies with the law when diriving on public roads.

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3.1.1. TIRE PRESSURES
Both tyre life and optimum traction are achieved by using the correct tyre pressure. Over-inflation will increase wheel slip. Make sure
that both rear tyres are inflated to the same pressure.
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3.1. PREPARATION OF THE TRACTOR
1. Left lower link arm height adjustment mechanism
2. Left lower link arm height adjustment lever
3. Left lower link arm
4. Right lower link arm height adjustment mechanism
5. Right lower link arm height adjustment lever
6. Right lower link arm
7. Upper link arm (Middle arm)
8. Right lower link arm tensioning mechanism

Adjust lift rods to equal distance from the tractor tyres and the distance between the rods should be appropriate for the plough
connection pins.
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3.2 MOUNTING THE PLOUGH FOR TRANSPORT POSITION
1- The hydraulic system of the tractor is set to position control
2- The plough is positioned to a suitable place so that the tractor approaches easily.
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3.1.2 FRONT BALLAST WEIGHTS
The front of the tractor should be fitted with balance weights as required to maintain optimal traction and directional stability.
3.1.3 LIGHTS
The tractor should be equipped with proper working lights when ploughing in the dark.
3.1.4 LIFT RODS
Adjust lift rods to equal length (See manufacturer’s instructions)

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3- The tractor is driven back and approached to the plough averagely.
4- The hitch handles are lifted so to meet the lower linkage points on the plough and the tractor is stopped. Firstly the lower linkage
of the tractor should be attached to the plough and secured by the pin.
5- Before attaching the top link to the tractor, be sure that the chain on the plough to keep the head stock of the plough raised on
parking position is taken away from the chain fixer. Attach the top link of the plough and secure by the pin.
Chain fixer
Chain
Figure 1
7- Check chains or Sway blogs of the tractor are tightened in order to prevent any blanks. In transport position, The plough should
not be able to swing out and collide with the tractor wheels or fenders.
8- The plough can be fitted in two height positions. Position H gives more weight transfer to the tractor. Position L gives less weight
transfer to the tractor. High weight transfer gives better traction but takes weight off the tractor’s front axle. Suitable position is chosen
considering front axle ballast and tractor type (See Figure 2).
Figure 2
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The plough has three hydraulic hoses that are connected to the
tractor.The two of the hydraulic hoses for the reversing
mechanism are packed in one plastic cover.The remaining single
hydraulic hose is to control the depth and transport tyre. Connect
the hose to the cylinder for the depth and transport tyre to the
tractor’s single-acting hydraulic outlet. Connect the two hoses
from the reversing cylinders to a double-acting outlet on the
tractor (See Figure 3).
Figure 3
NOTE !
Always raise the plough fully before reversing is started. Do not reverse the plough before it is made sure that the
reversing cylinders are filled with oil. (If the cylinder has not been filled with oil the plough falls without any restriction
down against the adjustment screws, which can cause damage to the plough).
Fill the reversing cylinders with oil
Pressurize the cylinder starting the reversing; stop the reversing before reaching the intermediate position. Pressurize the other
cylinder and let the plough frame down to the starting position. Repeat this a few times before a complete reversing is made. The
cylinder filling process has to be done only one time before the first use or in case of any reason that the oil in the cylinder is leaked.
Function
The turn-over action is achieved by the reversing cylinders that press the plough
frame over the intermediate position, then the plough falls by its own weight
restricted by the second cylinder letting the oil out through a restrictor valve. To
achieve the turn over action, the shut off valves on the reversing cylinders must
be open position. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4
Reversing cylinder Shut off valve (open position)

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KEEP THE LEVER IN POSITION DURING THE COMPLETE REVERSING ACTION.
At next reversing the lever is pushed in opposite direction. The two cylinders are equipped with adjustable restriction valves
controlling the speed of the second half of the reversing.
Troubleshooting Fault Possible reasons Check list
Plough does not reverse Tractor oil level too low,
or pressure too low
Quick couplings
Restriction valve is closed
Hydroulic hoses mounted wrongly
Top up with oil
Check that the quick couplings
are the same type as on the
tractor, correctly connected and
not deductive
Adjust the restrictor Valve
Check the hoses
Figure 5
Tyre cylinder shut off valve (open position)
8- While transforming the plough to transport position, the plough must
be raised to its maximum position by the tyre cylinder after the shut off
valve opened on the cylinder (See Figure 5). Pressurize the cylinder till
the plough is raised to its maximum position and then drop the pressure
arm to its neutral position then move it slightly to opposite direction for
few seconds. This will reduce the excessive pressure on the cylinder
and act for the tyres as a shock observer while transporting the plough.
Close the shut off valve on the tyre hydraulic system.
9- Finaly, reverse the plough half the arch to its top (butterfly) position (See Figure 6), then close all
of the shut off valves on the cylinders.
Figure 6

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In ploughing position: The plough should be able to move slightly sideways (not being tensioned into place).
Attention!
Some tractors are equipped with automatic “check devices” which require special adjustments. If a tractor suddenly
shows side draft or if the L/H and R/H front furrow width of the plough is different, an unlocked “check device”
could be the reason for that. In such a case the function of the automatic “check device” must be checked. (See
manufacturer’s instructions).
1. Open the shut off valves on the reversing cylinders (See Figure 4) and the tyre hydraulic system (See Figure 5) to transform the
plough from butterfly position to working position.
2. While ploughing, the tractor top link should be leading towards the tractor.
3. The working depth adjustment for the rear and the front of the plough is done as fallows;
To reduce the working depth of the plough rear, the adjustment bolt placed on the tyre system should be turned clock wise, vice versa
the working depth is increased by turning the bolt counter clock wise (See Figure 7). Since the hydraulic cylinder on the rear wheel is
single acting, the hydraulic adjustment arm on the tractor should be keep pushing till the cylinder rests on the depth adjustment bolt.
Figure 7
Depth adjustment
bolt for the rear of
the plough
Depth adjustment
Screws
The working depth of the first body is adjusted from the tractor hydraulic (See part 1 in
Figure 8). To assure the constant working depth for the first body, use either the automatic
hydraulic fixer that is standard for most of the tractor models or the secure pin on the
tractor control adjustment arm for lower linkage of the tractor (See part 3 in Figure 8).
4. The basic setting can be started when the desired ploughing depth has been reached
and when the tractor wheels (right or left hand pair) are running in a furrow with the
same depth.
Figure 8

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4.1 VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT
Select the correct depth, The working depth must always be proportional to the ploughing width, i.e. the maximum depth should
not exceed 2/3 of the furrow width. This to ensure that the furrow slices are correctly balanced and turned over.
The tractor lower links must be at the same height to give the correct vertical angle.
The vertical setting can be checked by observing the plough from the rear. The
beams should be at right angle (90 °) to the ground.
The vertical adjustment is altered separately for the right and left hand side with
the adjustment screws situated both at the back and at the front of the plough (See
Figure 7 & 9).
ADJUSTING: Lift the plough out of the ground, turn the plough over, adjust the stop
screw, turn the plough back over, lower the plough and continue ploughing.
Figure 9
Stop Screw

4.2 HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the ploughing depth for the rear of the plough with the Depth adjustment bolt (See Fig 7). Adjust the front of the plough to the
same depth by means of the tree point hitch so that the plough frame is parallel with the ground. Do not use too much draft control
which causes big differences in ploughing depth in the front of the plough.
Use mainly position control. The constant weight transfer from the plough is enough to avoid slipping tyres.
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Tractor upper link arm
shorter than required
Tractor upper link arm
longer than required
Tractor upper link arm
as it should be
4.3 FRONT FURROW WIDTH
Since the back tire distances of the tractors varies with respect to different tractor brands and models. This difference causes
different front furrow width, to adjust the first furrow width for desired values for different tractor inter tire distances; the front furrow
adjustment arm is used. If the first furrow width is less than the desired value, the adjustment arm should be shorten till the value is
reached, vice versa if the front width is more than the desired value than the arm should be longer as necessary.
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4.3 WORKING WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
The plough is designed for three position adjustable working width for 30-35-40 cm working width for each body. Each body can
swivel around bolt A by removing the bolt D and insert it to other option holes C & E. To do this also the bolts A & B should be loosen
to make the movement possible. After adjusting the new working width of the plough bodies, the direction of the tractor and the
plough must be parallel to each other and this adjustment can be done from the adjustment arm F.
C
D
E
A
B
F
Figure 11
A1
B1
A2
B2
Figure 12
Note: Please note that the parallelism of the moldboards is important to obtain uniform
furrow slices; to obtain this the adjustment of the moldboards must be done by the
moldboard stay like shown in figure 12. This adjustment should be check each time the
moldboard, landside, moldboard stay exchanged with the new ones.
Drive Straight!
Crooked furrows impose high stress on both tractor and plough, and contribute to an
unsatisfactory result due to poor matching. Consequently, the furrows should be
straightened as quickly as possible.
Always use the plough bodies alternately to equalize the wear on both right and
left hand sides, otherwise, it will be impossible to produce uniform furrow slices on
both sides.

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5. WARRANTY
Use original spare parts in ALPLER branded products. The customer will be responsible for the problems that occur due to not using original spare
parts. The Semi Mounted Reversible Plough will not covered by the warranty when non-original parts are installed on the machine, additional
equipment is attached on the machine or it is used after removing standard parts.
While ordering spare parts, for the codes beginning with ‘0’, machine serial number together with the part code should be provided. For other codes,
it is not necessary to provide the machine serial number.
Label information are important for identifying the machine and for spare part orders. As a measure against the illegibility of the label due to
deformation or its loss, label information on the machine should be written literally in the corresponding fields of the following label picture, and it
should be retained.
Our Semi Mounted Reversible Ploughs are warranted for 2 years for faults that may occur due to material, workmanship and mounting errors.
Faults resulting from improper use are not covered by the warranty. The average lifetime is 10 years.
Machine
production date
Machine
Total weight
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serial number
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5. WARRANTY
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Warranted by ALPLER for a period of two years
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