Amazone ZA-M 900 User manual

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Centrifugal Broadcasters
AMAZONE ZA-M
900 - 1200 - 1500
Setting Chart
MH438
DS 530 (D) 10.03
PrintedinGermany
Forallcountries
Beforestartingwork,
pleasecarefullyread
andadheretotheoperation
manualandsafetyadvice.

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Conversion to Imperial rates and measurements
If you are still more familiar with the imperial rates of lbs/acres and of m.p.h.
the following simple conversion system will be of converiance to you: To find
the rate of lbs/acre deduct 11 % of the given rates in kg/ha (kilogrammes
per hectare). Example: CAN (Calcium Ammon. Nitr.) 27% N
Spread width: 12 m
Tractor speed: 12 k.p.h. (km/h)
Setting: 25
Spread rate: 148 kg/ha
Calculation: 10 % of 148 = 14.8
1 % of 150 = 1.5
11 % of 150 = 16.3
148.0 ./. 16.3 = 131.7 lbs/acre at 12 k.p.h. = 7.5 m.p.h.
Conversion for metric figures of this chart to Imperial figures:
A. Spinner disc heights above ground/crop
1cm = 4/10 inch
2cm = 8/10 inch
3cm = 12/10 inches
5 cm = 2 inches
45 cm = 17 3/4inches
50 cm = 19 2/3inches
55 cm = 21 2/3inches
60 cm = 23 2/3inches
63 cm = 24 8/10 inches
65 cm = 25 9/16 inches
68 cm = 26 3/4inches
70 cm = 27 1/2inches
75 cm = 29 1/2inches
76 cm = 30 inches
77 cm = 30 1/3inches
B. Effective spreading widths
10 m = 32 3/4feet
12 m = 40 feet
15 m = 50 feet
16 m = 52 1/2feet
18 m = 59 feet
20 m = 65 1/2feet
21 m = 69 feet
C. Speeds 1 k.p.h. = 0.6 m.p.h.
6 k.p.h. = 3.7 m.p.h.
8 k.p.h. = 5.0 m.p.h.
D. Weights 1 kg = 2.200 lbs

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Contents Page
Conversion table (imperial to metric) ..................................... 2
1.0 In General ........................................................................ 4-5
2.0 Setting the mounting height ....................................... 6-7
2.1 Normal fertilising ................................................................ 7
2.2 Late top dressing............................................................... 7
3.0 Setting the spread rate.................................................. 8
3.1 Checking the spread rate ................................................. 9
3.2 Checking the spread rate by stationnary calibration ....... 10
4.0 Setting the spreading vanes ......................................... 11
4.1 Setting the working widths .......................................... 12-13
4.2 Advice for using the setting chart (example) ................... 14
4.3 Review kind of fertiliser .......................................... 15
4.4 Review of the spreading discs ......................................... 16-17
4.4.1 Vane settings for OM 10-12 Fertiliser group 1-12 .......... 18
4.4.2 Vane settings for OM 10-16 Fertiliser group 1-12 .......... 19
4.4.3 Vane settings for OM 18-24 Fertiliser group 1-12 .......... 20
4.4.4 Vane settings for OM 24-36 Fertiliser group 1-12 .......... 21
4.4.5 Vane settings for OM 10-12 Seeds and Slug pellets ....... 22
4.4.6 Vane settings for OM 10-16 Seeds and Slug pellets ....... 23
4.4.7 Vane settings for OM 18-24 Seeds and Slug pellets ....... 24
4.4.8 Vane settings for OM 24-36 Seeds and Slug pellets ....... 25
5.0 Boundary resp. side spreading with LIMITER M ..... 26-27
6.0 Shutter slide position for spread rates [kg/ha]........ 28
6.1 Mineral Fertilisers ............................................................. 28-49
6.2 Seeds................................................................................. 50-62
6.3 Special advice for the application of slug pellets.............. 63
6.4 Slug pellets ........................................................................ 64-65

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May we draw your attention to the fact that the individual spreading
characteristicsof thefertiliserhaveabig influenceonthe workingwidths and
spread rate. For this reason setting values can only be taken as a guide.
The spreading properties depend on
- The deviations of the physical data (bulk density, grain sizes, sliding
ability etc.) - even within the same kind and brand.
- The varying fertiliser condition caused by influences of weather or of
storing conditions.
For this reason we can not assume a guarantee that your fertiliser even
with the same name and from the same manufacturer will have the same
spreading characteristics as that of the fertiliser stated in the setting chart.
The stated setting recommendations for the lateral distribution refer
solely to the distribution of the weight (spread rate) and not to the
nutrient distribution (this especially refers to fertiliser blends).
With your ownership of an AMAZONE fertiliser broadcaster you will have
access to the „AMAZONE fertiliser testing service“ because we would
like to assist you to operate in the most cost effective and environmentally
safeway. The„AMAZONE fertiliser test service“ determinesthe individual
spreading characteristics of your fertiliser from a 3 kg fertiliser sample
received and provides setting recommandations for the working widths
required by you. The AMAZONE fertiliser testing service is especially
recommended when uncertainties prevail regarding fertiliser origin, fertiliser
description or fertiliser condition or when the fertiliser has not yet been
included in this setting chart.
Please ask your AMAZONE dealer/distributor for your country’s AMAZONE
Fertiliser Testing Service telephone number and enter it below so that it is
readily available.
AMAZONE Fertiliser Testing Service
Telephone Number:
1.0 InGeneral

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Hints for avoiding spreading errors:
1. Storefertiliserproperly(i.e.dry,separatebytypesandbymanufacturers).
2. Set the machine according to the data of this setting chart or accoring
to the recommendations by the AMAZONE fertiliser testing service.
3. Prior to starting to spread conduct a spread rate check.
4. When having unknown types of fertiliser as well as also for a
general check set working widths should be checked with the aid
of the mobile spread width test kit (option).
5. For more detailed informations about machinery settings of different
fertilisersseeourInternet database at adress:http://www.amazone.de
Explanation for the Symbols used
540
The pto speed should generally be 540 min-1 (r.p.m.). Possible deviations
are stated in the charts.
Working width [m] Distance towards the Distance towards the
field 's boundary [m] field's edge [m]
m
m
m
Mounting height: a=90 cm, b=96 cm.
Lift swivel blades on the longer vanes.
Lift swivel blades on all vanes.

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Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 1

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2.0 Setting the mounting height
Set the machine to the operating height in the field to be spread with a filled
hopperexactlytothesettingsgiveninthesettingchart.Themountingheight
is measured from the spinner discs front- and rear-edge each to the surface
of the ground.
2.1 Normalfertilising
The mounting heights (in cm) stated are valid for normal fertilising. For
normal fertilising the swivel blades of the spinner vanes are usually
in a „downward“ position (Fig. 1).
For fertilising in spring when the crop has grown already to a height of 10 -
40 cm, one half of the grown height should be added to the mounting
heights stated (e. g. 80/80). Thus at a plant height of 30 cm = mounting
height 95/95 should be set. In taller crop heights the machine should be set
upaccordingtothesettingsmentionedforlatetopdressing(para.2.2).When
crops are very dense (rape) the fertiliser spreader should be set with the
mounting height stated (e. g. 80/80) above the crop height. Should this still
be impossible due to a higher plant height, the machine should also be set
up according to the settings for late top dressing (para. 2.2).
2.2 Latetopdressing
For late top dressing the swivel blades of the vanes should be
swivelled in the „up“ position without slackening the nuts and
without the use of any tools (Fig. 2). This will raise the throwing curve
of the fertiliser.
The mounting height of the spreader should be set in the crop by raising the
tractor’s three-point-linkage to such a height that the gap between the ears
of the corn and the spinner discs measures approx. 5 cm (2 inches) (Fig.
3). If necessary the lower link pins may be mounted in the lower link holes
provided in the machine’s main frame.

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3.0 Setting the spread rate
Take the shutter slide position directly from the setting chart - under
consideration of the type of fertiliser to be spread, working width, intended
speed of operation and wanted spread rate. The mentioning of (kg/l)
refers to the bulk density of the spreading material.
Example:
Kind of fertiliser: AN 34% N prills (group 4)
Working width: 12 m
Operational speed: 8 k.p.h.
Desired spread rate: 400 kg/ha
Nowchosefromthesettingtableforthespreadrateof406kg/hatherequired
shutter slide position: „28“.
Determiningtheshutterslidepositionforspeeds notmentioned inthe setting
chart:
Example:
Kind of fertiliser: AN 34% N prills (group 4)
Working width: 12 m
Operational speed: 6 k.p.h.
Desired spread rate: 400 kg/ha
desired speed (6) [km/h] x desired spread rate (400)[kg/ha]
10
Then look up at 12 m working width in column 10 k.p.h. for the calculated
value (240) the table value (238) to find the shutter slide position (25).
Determining the shutter slide position for working widths not
mentioned in the setting chart:
Example:
Kind of fertiliser: AN 34% N prills (group 4)
Working width: 8 m
Operational speed: 8 k.p.h.
Desired spread rate: 400 kg/ha
desired working width (8) [m] x desired spread rate (400) [kg/ha]
10
Thenlookupat10mworkingwidthincolumn8k.p.h.forthecaluclatedvalue
(320) the table value (318) to find the shutter slide position (24).

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=
= 500
= 1000
working width [m]
required measuring distance
at desired working width [m] working width [m]
required measuring distance
at desired working width [m]
Converting the required measuring distance for working widths not
mentioned in the setting chart:
1. Up to 23 m working width = Multiplicator "40"
2. From 24 m working width = Multiplicator "20"
3.1 Checkingthespreadrate
Spread rate collected amount of fertiliser [kg] x multiplicator
[kg/ha] ha
3.1.1 By driving down a measured distance
Working
width [m] Required measuring distance [m] spread area [ha] Multiplicator for the total spread rate
9 55,50 1/40 40
10 50,00 1/40 40
12 41,60 1/40 40
15 33,30 1/40 40
16 31,25 1/40 40
18 27,75 1/40 40
20 25,00 1/40 40
21 23,80 1/40 40
24 41,60 1/20 20
27 37,00 1/20 20
28 35,70 1/20 20
30 33,30 1/20 20
32 31,25 1/20 20
36 27,75 1/20 20

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3.2 By stationary calibration
Way of calculating the required measuring (calibrating) time for
working widths not stated in the table (measuring distances) resp.
operational speed:
required measuring time at measuring distance [m]
desired working width [sec] operational speed [k.p.h.]
For determining the measuring distance please see para. 3.1.1
=x 3,6
Working [m]
width Required measuring distance [m]
Multiplicator for the
total spread rate Required time [sec] travelling down the
measuring distance at
operation. speed [km/h]
8 10 12
9 55,50 40 24,97 19,98 16,65
10 50,00 40 22,50 18,00 15,00
12 41,60 40 18,72 14,98 12,48
15 33,30 40 14,98 11,99 9,99
16 31,25 40 14,06 11,25 9,37
18 27,75 40 12,49 9,99 8,32
20 25,00 40 11,25 9,00 7,50
21 23,80 40 10,71 8,57 7,14
24 41,60 20 18,72 14,98 12,48
27 37,00 20 16,65 13,32 11,10
28 35,70 20 16,06 12,85 10,71
30 33,30 20 14,98 11,99 9,99
32 31,25 20 14,06 11,25 9,37
36 27,75 20 12,49 9,99 8,32

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4.0 Setting the spreading vanes
The position of the vanes can be taken from the setting chart.
When moving the vane angle towards a higher setting figure the
working width will be increased. The shorter vane spreads mainly the
inner and the longer vane the outer spread pattern.
For some kinds of fertilisers (e. g. CAN) it may be possible to achieve with
the same vane position an optimum lateral distribution of 10 - 16 m working
width. The base spread pattern - obtained with the spreading disc types OM
10-16inthevaneposition20/50asshownbelowbeingoverlappedtoworking
widths from 12 m, 15 m and 16 m. In all cases the uniform spread pattern
results with a low coefficient of variation (C of V) (see below):
Spread pattern at 12 m working widths:
Spread pattern at 15 m working widths:
C of V = 3,4 %
Spread pattern at 16 m working widths:
C of V = 3,4 %
C of V = 3,2 %

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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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4.1 Setting the working width
Theindividualspreadingcharacteristicsofthefertiliserhaveabiginfluence
on the working width. The spreading properties mainly depend on grain
size, bulk density, sliding ability and humidity. Depending on the relevant
kind of fertiliser the “Omnia-Set” spreading discs (Fig. 1) allow the setting
of different working widths.
For setting the different working widths (spacings between the tramlines) the
spreading vanes can infinitely variably be swivelled around a pivot (Fig.1/1).
By swivelling the spreading vanes in the sense of rotation (Fig.1/a)
of the spreading discs (on to a higher figure of the scale) the
workingwidth is increased. When swivelling contrary to the sense of
rotation (Fig. 1/b) the working width is reduced. The shorter spreading
vane distributes the fertiliser mainly in the spread pattern’s centre,
whereas the longer spreading vane mainly spreads the outer area.
Proceed as follows to set the spreading vanes
(Example:CAN27%N, fertiliser group 1,24m workingwidth)on
the spreading discs OM 24-36:
Slacken both thumb nuts (Fig.2/7,9) underneath the spreading vanes.
Move the read off edge (Fig.3/3) of the short vane (Fig.3/1) to figure “10”
on scale (Fig.3/2) and retighten thumb nut firmly.
Move read off edge (Fig.3/5) of the long vane (Fig.3/4) to figure “44” on
scale (Fig.3/6) and firmly tighten thumb nut.
Checkingtheworkingwidthbyusingthemobilefertilisertestkit
(specialoption)
The setting figures of the setting chart are average values as the
spreading properties of the fertilisers may vary. We recommend that you
check the working width of the spreader by using the mobile test kit
(special option – Order No.: 1259000).
For further details, please refer to the instruction manual “Mobile fertiliser
test kit”.

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20 21 24 27 28
km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h
8101281012810128101281012
25 135 108 90 128 103 86 112 90 75 100 80 67 96 77 64
26 150 120 100 143 115 95 125 100 84 111 89 74 107 86 72
38 404 323 270 385 308 257 337 270 225 299 240 200 289 231 193
39 430 344 287 409 328 273 358 287 239 318 255 212 307 246 205
Flow property factor a = 0.915
4.2 Adviceforusingthesettingchart(example)
Fertiliser: CAN 27%N granular
Spreading disc: OM 24-36
Working width: 27m
Operational speed: 12 km/h
Spread rate: 200 kg/ha
Step 1: Take fertiliser or trade name from the setting chart.
(Page 15)
Step 2: Read off (page 15, group 1)
Step 3: Take the spreading vane position from the table OM 24-36
(page 21, group 1, 27m, Pos.: 12/44)
Step 4: Take thespreadrate settingfrom theindicatedpageoftable
(Page 29, flowing property factor: 0.915)
Shutter position: 38 at 12 km/h
fertiliser
g
roup 24 27 28 30 32 36
110/44 12/44 13/44 15/44 15/44 16/47
217/45 18/48 19/49 20/51 — —
Schieberstellung
fertiliser flow prop. spread rate
group factor see page no.
CAN, NS fertiliser granular
Ø 3,50 mm / 1,02 kg/l
Urea 46%N gran.
Ø 3,20 mm / 0,75 kg/l
Type of fertiliser
28-30
31-32
1
2
0.915
0.676

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4.3 Reviewkindsoffertiliser DS530 10.03
Fertiliser groups for
ZA-MZA-M
ZA-MZA-M
ZA-M
Please take the Fertiliser group from the Review table
and use the Spreading vane position(s) from the relevant
Spreading disc(s) and Working width(s) from the following chart pages.
fertiliser flow prop. spread rate
group factor see page no.
CAN, NS fertiliser granular
Ø 3,50 mm / 1,02 kg/l
Urea 46%N gran.
Ø 3,20 mm / 0,75 kg/l
Urea 46%N prills
Ø 2,50 mm / 0,78 kg/l
Ammoniumnitrate 34,5%N prills
Ø 2,50 mm / 1,02 kg/l
Ammoniumnitrate granular
Ø 3,40 mm / 0,97 kg/l
Ammoniumsulphate 21%N + 24%S
Ø 2,80 mm / 1,06 kg/l
NPK, NP, NK fertiliser granular
Ø 3,50 mm / 1,05 kg/l
NPK, NP, NK fertiliser prills
Ø 2,80 mm / 1,07 kg/l
CN, CN Sulphur 15,5%N granular
Ø 2,70 mm / 1,14 kg/l
DAP and MAP fertiliser granular
Ø 2,20 mm / 0,95 kg/l
P and PK fertiliser granular
Ø 3,20 mm / 1,18 kg/l
Potash, rough
Ø 3,00 mm / 1,10 kg/l 47-49
Type of fertiliser
50.882 38-40
80.839 44-46
0.993
0.993
28-30
31-32
33-34
35-37
41-43
28-30
41-43
47-49
47-49
1
2
3
4
6
7
9
10
11
12
0.915
0.676
0.890
1.210
1.047
0.915
1.047
0.993

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4.4 Review of the spreading discs
Spreading disc OM 10-12
Color: Silver
Disc diameter: 455mm
Length of the vanes: 180mm (short), 230mm (long)
Vane setting positions: 5-28 (short), 35-55 (long)
Spreading disc OM 10-16
Color: Red
Disc diameter: 455mm
Length of the vanes: 215mm (short), 280mm (long)
Vane setting positions: 5-28 (short), 35-55 (long)

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Spreading disc OM 18-24
Color: White
Disc diameter: 455mm
Length of the vanes: 260mm (short), 360mm (long)
Vane setting positions: 5-28 (short), 35-55 (long)
Spreading disc OM 24-36
Color: Orange
Disc diameter: 584mm
Length of the vanes: 300mm (short), 410mm (long)
Vane settining positions: 5-28 (short), 35-55 (long)

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4.4.1 Working widths 10-12 m (Mineral fertiliser)
Spreading vane positions for
ZA-MZA-M
ZA-MZA-M
ZA-M with Spreading discs
OM 10-12
Omnia-Set OM 10-12 (silver) Order.-No.: 927 870
DS 530 10.03
fertiliser
g
roup 10 12
126/45 26/45
223/54 23/54
314/49 15/50
423/49 23/49
527/45 27/45
617/45 18/46
726/45 26/45
821/48 21/48
924/43 24/43
10 17/48 17/48
11 21/48 21/48
12 16/46 16/46

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Omnia-Set OM 10-16 (red) Order.-No.: 927 776
4.4.2 Working widths 10-16 m (Mineral fertiliser) DS 530 10.03
Spreading vane positions for
ZA-MZA-M
ZA-MZA-M
ZA-M with Spreading discs
OM 10-16
fertiliser
g
roup 10 12 15 16
120/50 20/50 20/50 20/50
221/48 21/48 23/50 23/50
313/44 13/44 15/47 16/48
415/50 15/50 16/51 16/51
522/50 22/50 22/50 22/50
611/44 11/44 13/46 14/46
721/50 21/50 21/50 21/50
813/45 13/45 14/46 14/46
918/46 18/46 18/48 18/48
10 12/45 12/45 15/46 15/46
11 13/45 13/45 14/46 14/46
12 11/42 11/42 12/42 13/42

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4.4.3 Working widths 18-24 m (Mineral fertiliser)
Spreading vane positions for
ZA-MZA-M
ZA-MZA-M
ZA-M with Spreading discs
OM 18-24
Omnia-Set OM 18-24 (white) Order.-No.: 927 777
DS 530 10.03
fertiliser
g
roup 18 20 21 24
115/46 15/46 15/46 17/46
219/45 21/46 21/46 23/47
313/45 14/46 15/47 18/50
415/46 16/48 16/48 19/50
517/46 17/46 17/46 19/48
611/42 12/45 12/46 12/52
715/46 15/46 16/46 18/47
813/44 13/45 13/45 14/46
916/41 16/42 16/42 17/45
10 11/41 12/43 12/44 14/48
11 12/43 13/45 13/45 14/46
12 9/38 10/40 11/40 11/44