Amazone Precea 9000-TCC Installation instructions

Original operating manual
Trailed precision airplanter
Precea 9000-TCC
Precea 12000-TCC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About this operating manual 1
1.1 Copyright 1
1.2 Diagrams 1
1.2.1 Warnings and signal words 1
1.2.2 Further instructions 2
1.2.3 Instructions 2
1.2.4 Lists 3
1.2.5 Item numbers in figures 4
1.2.6 Direction information 4
1.3 Other applicable documents 4
1.4 Digital operating manual 4
1.5 Your opinion is important 4
2 Safety and responsibility 5
2.1 Basic safety instructions 5
2.1.1 Meaning of the operating manual 5
2.1.2 Safe operating organisation 5
2.1.3 Knowing and preventing dangers 10
2.1.4 Safe operation and handling of the
machine 11
2.1.5 Safe maintenance and modification 13
2.2 Safety routines 17
3Intended use 19
4 Product description 20
4.1 Implement overview 20
4.2 Function of the implement 22
4.3 Special equipment 23
4.4 Protective equipment 23
4.4.1 Fan guard screen 23
4.4.2 Transport lock 24
4.5 Warning symbols 24
4.5.1 Positions of the warning symbols 24
4.5.2 Layout of the warning symbols 25
4.5.3 Description of the warning symbols 25
4.6 Metering system 30
4.6.1 Fan 30
4.6.2 Hopper 31
4.6.3 Metering unit 32
4.6.4 Central Seed Supply 33
4.6.5 Segment distributor head with
return flow 34
4.7 Grain singling unit 34
4.7.1 Layout and function of the grain
singling unit 34
4.7.2 Singling disc 35
4.8 PreTeC mulch seeding coulter 35
4.8.1 Seeding unit 35
4.8.2 Depth control wheels 36
4.8.3 Furrow former and catch roller 37
4.9 FerTeC Twin coulter 37
4.10 Hand wash tank 38
4.11 Tractor wheel mark eradicator 39
4.12 Telescopic axle 39
4.13 Wheel chocks 40
4.14 Dual-circuit pneumatic brake
system 40
4.15 Safety device against
unauthorised use 42
4.16 Rating plate on the implement 42
4.17 Rating plate on the running gear 43
4.18 Front lighting and identification 43
4.19 Rear lighting and identification
for road travel 44
4.20 Work lights 44
4.21 Non-certified camera system 44
4.22 TwinTerminal 45
4.23 Storage bin 45
4.24 Threaded cartridge 46
5Technical data 47
5.1 Serial number 47
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5.2 Dimensions 47
5.3 Permissible payload 47
5.4 Hopper volume 48
5.5 FerTeC Twin coulter 48
5.6 PreTeC mulch seeding coulter 48
5.7 Row spacings 49
5.8 Mounting category 49
5.9 Working speed 50
5.10 Performance characteristics of
the tractor 50
5.11 Noise development data 51
5.12 Drivable slope inclination 51
5.13 Hydraulic oil 51
5.14 Lubricants 52
6 Preparing the implement 53
6.1 Checking the tractor suitability 53
6.1.1 Calculating the required tractor
characteristics 53
6.1.2 Determining the required coupling
devices 56
6.1.3 Comparing the permissible DC
value with actual DC value 57
6.2 Coupling the implement 57
6.2.1 Driving the tractor towards the
implement 57
6.2.2 Removing the safety device against
unauthorised use 58
6.2.3 Coupling the dual-circuit pneumatic
brake system 58
6.2.4 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines 59
6.2.5 Coupling the ISOBUS or control
computer 61
6.2.6 Connecting the camera system 61
6.2.7 Coupling the power supply 62
6.2.8 Coupling the hydraulic pump 62
6.2.9 Coupling the ball hitch coupling or
drawbar eye 63
6.2.10 Coupling on the lower link hitch 65
6.2.11 Fastening the safety chain 66
6.2.12 Removing the wheel chocks 66
6.2.13 Releasing the parking brake 66
6.3 Preparing the implement for
operation 67
6.3.1 Installing the battery 67
6.3.2 Aligning the implement horizontally 67
6.3.3 Preparing the metering unit for
operation 69
6.3.4 Repositioning the fill level sensor 72
6.3.5 Using the loading board 73
6.3.6 Extending and retracting the ladder 75
6.3.7 Opening and closing the hopper
cover 75
6.3.8 Setting up the speed sensor on the
implement 76
6.3.9 Filling the hand wash tank 76
6.3.10 Preparing the tractor wheel mark
eradicator for operation 77
6.3.11 Determining the setting parameters 80
6.3.12 Adjusting the singling unit fan speed 84
6.3.13 Adjusting the Central Seed Supply
setpoint pressure difference 85
6.3.14 Adjusting the air supply for fertiliser
delivery 87
6.3.15 Adjusting the emitting unit 88
6.3.16 Adjusting the placement depth on
the coupled fertiliser coulter 89
6.3.17 Adjusting the PreTeC mulch
seeding coulter 89
6.3.18 Adjusting the grain singling unit 98
6.3.19 Adjusting the pressure of the
implement sections 107
6.3.20 Adjusting the spread rate for seed 108
6.3.21 Adjusting the spread rate for fertiliser 112
6.4 Preparing the machine for road
travel 114
6.4.1 Retracting the telescopic axle 114
6.4.2 Adjusting the braking force of the
dual-circuit pneumatic brake system 114
6.4.3 Folding the implement sections 114
6.4.4 Moving the wheel mark eradicator
into transport position 115
6.4.5 Emptying the hopper 116
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6.4.6 Locking the tractor control units 120
7Using the machine 121
7.1 Extending the telescopic axle 121
7.2 Unfolding the implement sections 121
7.3 Filling the hopper 122
7.4 Aligning the rear frame
horizontally 123
7.5 Using the Comfort hydraulic
system with ISOBUS 123
7.6 Using the implement 124
7.7 Checking the placement depth 125
7.8 Checking the grain spacing 125
7.9 Using the multi-placement tester 126
7.9.1 Determining the grain size 126
7.9.2 Checking the grain spacing 126
7.9.3 Checking the placement depth 127
7.10 Using the shifted tramline 127
7.11 Turning on the headlands 128
7.12 Emptying the conveyor section 129
8Eliminating faults 130
9 Parking the machine 140
9.1 Using the shutter 140
9.2 Emptying the metering unit 141
9.3 Applying the parking brake 143
9.4 Placing the wheel chocks 143
9.5 Uncoupling the power supply 144
9.6 Uncoupling the ISOBUS or
control computer 144
9.7 Disconnecting the hydraulic
hose lines 145
9.8 Uncoupling the hydraulic pump 145
9.9 Uncoupling the dual-circuit
pneumatic brake system 146
9.10 Releasing the safety chain 146
9.11 Uncoupling the lower link hitch 147
9.11.1 Swivelling down the jack 147
9.11.2 Uncoupling the tractor's lower link 147
9.12 Uncoupling the ball coupling or
drawbar eye 148
9.12.1 Swivelling down the jack 148
9.12.2 Uncoupling the drawbar eye 148
9.12.3 Uncoupling the ball coupling 149
9.13 Putting on the safety device
against unauthorised use 149
10 Repairing the machine 150
10.1 Maintaining the machine 150
10.1.1 Maintenance schedule 150
10.1.2 Checking and replacing the cutting
discs on the PreTeC mulch seeding
coulter 152
10.1.3 Adjusting the cutting disc distance
on the PreTeC mulch seeding coulter 153
10.1.4 Adjusting the cutting disc drive on
the PreTeC mulch seeding coulter 154
10.1.5 Checking and replacing the cutting
disc on the FerTeC Twin coulter 155
10.1.6 Adjusting the cutting disc distance
on the FerTeC Twin coulter 156
10.1.7 Checking and replacing the inner
scraper on the FerTeC Twin coulter 156
10.1.8 Cleaning the receiving unit 157
10.1.9 Cleaning the emitting unit 158
10.1.10 Checking the wheel bearing 159
10.1.11 Checking the wheels 159
10.1.12 Checking the coulter connection
tightening torque 160
10.1.13 Checking the hydraulic hose lines 160
10.1.14 Cleaning the fan rotor 161
10.1.15 Cleaning the suction basket 162
10.1.16 Cleaning the hopper 162
10.1.17 Clean the singling unit 163
10.1.18 Cleaning the opto-sensor 164
10.1.19 Checking the wheel mark eradicator
coulter 169
10.1.20 Draining the compressed air tank 169
10.1.21 Checking the compressed air tank 170
10.1.22 Cleaning the compressed air line filter170
10.1.23 Cleaning the distributor head 171
10.1.24 Cleaning the conveyor section 172
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10.1.25 Checking the pneumatic brake
system 173
10.1.26 Checking the brake pads 173
10.1.27 Checking the ball hitch coupling 174
10.1.28 Checking the drawbar eye 174
10.1.29 Checking the lower link pins 175
10.1.30 Cleaning the hand wash tank 176
10.1.31 Cleaning the oil cooler 176
10.1.32 Changing the hydraulic oil 177
10.1.33 Checking the hydraulic oil 178
10.1.34 Refilling the hydraulic oil 178
10.1.35 Removing the battery 179
10.2 Lubricating the machine 180
10.2.1 Overview of lubrication points 181
10.3 Cleaning the implement 183
11 Manoeuvring the implement 184
11.1 Manoeuvring the implement with
dual-circuit pneumatic brake
system 184
12 Loading the implement 186
12.1 Lashing the implement 186
13 Disposing of the implement 187
14 Appendix 188
14.1 Bolt tightening torques 188
14.2 Other applicable documents 189
15 Directories 190
15.1 Glossary 190
15.2 Index 191
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About this operating manual 1
1.1 Copyright
Reprinting, translation and reproduction in any form,
including excerpts, require the written approval of
AMAZONEN-WERKE.
1.2 Diagrams
1.2.1 Warnings and signal words
Warnings are marked with a vertical bar with a
triangular safety symbol and the signal word. The
signal words "DANGER", "WARNING" or "CAUTION"
describe the severity of the potential danger and have
the following meanings:
DANGER
Indicates a direct threat with high risk for
severe physical injury, such as loss of
limbs or death.
WARNING
Indicates a possible threat with moderate
risk for severe physical injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a threat with low risk for light or
moderately severe physical injuries.
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1.2.2 Further instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates a risk for damage to the
implement.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Indicates a risk for environmental damage.
NOTE
Indicates application tips and instructions for
optimal use.
1.2.3 Instructions
Numbered instructions
Actions that have to be performed in a specific
sequence are represented as numbered instructions.
The specified sequence of the actions must be
observed.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
1.2.3.1 Instructions and responses
Reactions to instructions are marked with an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
Reaction to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
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1.2.3.2 Alternative instructions
Alternative instructions are introduced with the word
"or".
Example:
1. Instruction 1
or
Alternative instruction
2. Instruction 2
Instructions with only one action
Instructions with only one action are not numbered,
but rather shown with a arrow.
Example:
Instruction
Instructions without sequence
Instructions that do not require a specific sequence
are shown as a list with arrows.
Example:
Instruction
Instruction
Instruction
1.2.4 Lists
Lists without an essential order are shown as a list
with bullets.
Example:
Point 1
Point 2
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1.2.5 Item numbers in figures
A framed number in the text, e.g. a
1
, indicates an
item number in an adjacent figure.
1.2.6 Direction information
Unless otherwise specified, all directions are always
seen in the direction of travel.
1.3 Other applicable documents
A list of other applicable documents can be found in
the Appendix.
1.4 Digital operating manual
The digital operating manual and e-learning can be
downloaded from the Info Portal on the AMAZONE
website.
1.5 Your opinion is important
Dear reader, our operating manuals are updated
regularly. Your suggestions for improvement help us
to create ever more user-friendly operating manuals.
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