APV GRASSLAND PRO HARROW User manual

GRASSLAND PRO HARROW
GP 600 M2
OPERATING MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INITIAL OPERATION
Translation of the original operating manual
Version: 2.3 EN; item number: 00602-3-775

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..........................................................................................4
2UK CONFORMITY ASSESSED......................................................................................................5
3IDENTIFICATION OF THE IMPLEMENT........................................................................................6
4SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................6
5WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Warranty activation..............................................................................................................7
6SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................7
6.1 Intended use........................................................................................................................7
6.2 General safety-related instructions and accident prevention regulations..............................8
6.3 Mounted implements..........................................................................................................10
6.4 Hydraulic system................................................................................................................10
6.5 Maintenance......................................................................................................................10
6.6 Tyres..................................................................................................................................11
6.6.1 Load index and speed index..............................................................................................11
6.7 Mounted seeders...............................................................................................................12
6.7.1 Filling the seeder................................................................................................................12
6.8 Danger areas.....................................................................................................................12
6.8.1 Danger areas during implement operation .........................................................................13
6.8.2 Danger areas when folding and unfolding..........................................................................14
6.9 Residual hazards...............................................................................................................14
6.9.1 Danger from mechanical systems......................................................................................14
6.9.2 Danger from hydraulic systems..........................................................................................14
6.9.3 Dangers arising from operation..........................................................................................15
7INFORMATION SIGNS / HAZARD LABELS................................................................................15
7.1 Information signs................................................................................................................15
7.2 Hazard labels.....................................................................................................................17
7.3 Placement of the hazard labels and other signs.................................................................18
8OPERATING MANUAL.................................................................................................................19
8.1 Layout and mode of operation............................................................................................19
8.2 Mounting and dismounting the implement..........................................................................20
8.2.1 General information ...........................................................................................................20
8.2.2 Parking brake.....................................................................................................................20
8.2.3 Coupling ............................................................................................................................20
8.2.4 Uncoupling.........................................................................................................................21
8.3 Unfolding from transport position to working position .........................................................22
8.4 Folding from working position into transport position..........................................................23
8.5 Working position and setting the working depth.................................................................23
8.5.1 Depth setting / drawbar adjustment....................................................................................23
8.5.2 Adjusting the series of holes ..............................................................................................24
8.6 Using individual tools .........................................................................................................24
8.7 Levelling plate....................................................................................................................24
8.8 Coupling and uncoupling the roller.....................................................................................25
8.9 Folding lock........................................................................................................................26
8.10 Turning on the headland....................................................................................................27
8.10.1 Turning with roller ..............................................................................................................27
8.10.2 Turning with chassis ..........................................................................................................27
8.11 Loading and unloading on a low-loader..............................................................................27

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9ASSISTANCE IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS.............................................................................28
9.1 Procedure in case of malfunctions or errors.......................................................................28
10 MAINTENANCE AND CARE ........................................................................................................28
10.1 General maintenance instructions......................................................................................28
10.2 Instructions for regular maintenance..................................................................................28
10.3 Changing the tines.............................................................................................................29
10.4 Tine safety.........................................................................................................................30
10.5 Lubrication schedule..........................................................................................................30
10.6 Repairs and service...........................................................................................................31
11 INFORMATION ON NATURE CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.........32
12 TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................................................................................32
13 POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS WITH A PNEUMATIC SEEDER ....................................................33
14 ROAD TRANSPORT ....................................................................................................................33
14.1 Transport on public roads (general information).................................................................33
15 LIGHTING CIRCUIT DIAGRAM....................................................................................................35
16 DECOMMISSIONING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL.....................................................................35
16.1 Decommissioning the implement .......................................................................................35
16.2 Storage of the implement...................................................................................................35
16.3 Disposal.............................................................................................................................36
17 CROP CULTIVATION TIPS FOR USE OF THE GRASSLAND PRO HARROW ..........................36
18 ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................37
18.1 Equipment kit for operation on public traffic areas..............................................................37
18.1.1 Compressed air system .....................................................................................................37
18.1.2 Wheel chocks ....................................................................................................................39
18.1.3 Tine sections cover............................................................................................................39
18.1.4 Lighting with warning signs (on both sides)........................................................................39
18.1.5 Mudguard...........................................................................................................................40
18.1.6 Anti-theft device.................................................................................................................40
18.2 Mounting kit for PS200 - 500..............................................................................................40
18.3 Dispersion plate installation ...............................................................................................40
18.4 Mounting kit for PS 800......................................................................................................40
18.5 Platform kit.........................................................................................................................41
18.6 Changeover valve for operating two hydraulic functions.....................................................41
18.7 Toolbox..............................................................................................................................41
18.8 Sensor set: GPSa + linkage sensor ...................................................................................41
18.9 Feeler wheel mounting kit..................................................................................................42
19 SPARE PARTS.............................................................................................................................43
20 INDEX...........................................................................................................................................43

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1EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
in compliance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
APV Technische Produkte GmbH
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
hereby declares that the mounted implement described in the following complies with the applicable
basic safety and health requirements of the above-mentioned Directives in terms of its concept and
design as well as the versions put on the market.
This declaration loses its validity if there are any changes to the mounted implement that are not
approved by APV Technische Produkte GmbH.
Designation of the mounted implement:
GRASSLAND PRO HARROW GP 600 M2
Year of manufacture: as of 2022
Serial numbers: as of 06028-01000
Relevant EC Directives:
Directive for machinery –Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
For the planing, design, construction and marketing of the "Grassland Pro Harrow GP 600 M2" mounted
implement, the following harmonised European standards were applied in addition to the Directives, in
particular:
EN ISO 12100:2010 –Safety of machinery, general principles for risk assessment
EN ISO 13857:2020 –Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower
limbs
EN ISO 13849-1:2015 –Safety of machinery –Safety-related parts of control systems
Responsible for the technical documentation: Planning and Design department, Dallein 15
Dallein/Hötzelsdorf, 10.11.2022
Ing. Jürgen Schöls
Managing Director
(authorised person in the EU)

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2UK CONFORMITY ASSESSED
in compliance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
APV Technische Produkte GmbH
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
hereby declares that the mounted implement described in the following complies with the applicable
basic safety and health requirements of the above-mentioned Directives in terms of its concept and
design as well as the versions put on the market.
This declaration loses its validity if there are any changes to the mounted implement that are not
approved by APV Technische Produkte GmbH.
Designation of the mounted implement:
GRASSLAND PRO HARROW GP 600 M2
Year of manufacture: as of 2022
Serial numbers: as of 06028-01000
Relevant EC Directives:
Directive for machinery –Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
For the planing, design, construction and marketing of the "Grassland Pro Harrow GP 600 M2" mounted
implement, the following harmonised European standards were applied in addition to the Directives, in
particular:
EN ISO 12100:2010 –Safety of machinery, general principles for risk assessment
EN ISO 13857:2020 –Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower
limbs
EN ISO 13849-1:2015 –Safety of machinery –Safety-related parts of control systems
Responsible for the technical documentation: Planning and Design department, Dallein 15
Dallein/Hötzelsdorf, 10.11.2022
Ing. Jürgen Schöls
Managing Director
(authorised person in the EU)

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3IDENTIFICATION OF THE IMPLEMENT
The Grassland Pro Harrow can be clearly identified by the following information on the type plate:
Designation
Model
Vehicle class
Vehicle ID number
Position of the type plate
The type plate is located on the right of the centre frame (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
The following image (Figure 2) shows the layout of the type plate.
Figure 2
The data on the type plate have the following
meaning:
1: Designation
2: Model
3: Vehicle class
4: EU type approval no.
5: Vehicle ID no.
6: Axle load and drawbar load
PLEASE NOTE!
In cases of inquiries or warranty claims, please always tell us the production number/serial
number of your implement.
4SERVICE
Please contact our service address in the following cases:
If you still have questions regarding the handling of this implement despite the information provided in
this operating manual
For questions regarding spare parts
To order maintenance and servicing work
Service address:
APV Technische Produkte GmbH
Zentrale: Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.apv.at

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5WARRANTY
Please check the implement for any transport damage immediately upon receipt. Later claims regarding
transport damage can no longer be considered.
Based on a warranty activation (see Point 5.1), we grant a six-month factory warranty starting on the date
of initial operation (your invoice is the warranty certificate).
This warranty is applicable for cases of material or construction faults and does not include parts that are
damaged by normal or excessive wear.
The warranty expires
if damage is caused by external forces.
in cases of operating errors.
if the kW/HP limits are significantly exceeded.
if the implement ismodified, expanded or equipped with third-party spare parts without our permission.
5.1 WARRANTY ACTIVATION
Every APV implement must be registered immediately after delivery. The
registration activates the claim for warranty services and APV can guarantee the
best service.
To activate the warranty for your implement, simply scan the QR code with your
smartphone - you will then be taken directly to the service area on our website.
Of course, you can also activate the warranty through our website www.apv.at in the
service area.
6SAFETY INFORMATION
This chapter contains general rules of conduct for the intended use of the implement and safety-
related information that should always be observed for your safety.
The list is very extensive, and some of the information does not apply exclusively to the delivered
implement. However, the summary of the information often reminds you of unconsciously neglected safety
regulations for the everyday operation of machines and implements.
6.1 INTENDED USE
The implement is designed solely for normal use in agricultural operations.
Any other use is considered to be non-intended. The manufacturer is not liable for any resulting damage,
the operator alone bears the associated risk.
Intended use also includes compliance with the conditions for operation, maintenance, and repairs
prescribed by the manufacturer.
The implement may only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who have relevant experience and
were instructed on the risks. The safety instructions must also be handed over to other users.
The applicable, country-specific accident prevention regulations as well as the other generally safety-
related, occupational health and road traffic regulations must also be observed.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from unauthorised modifications and the use of
components and auxiliary parts. This causes the declaration of conformity to lose its validity.

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6.2 GENERAL SAFETY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS AND ACCIDENT
PREVENTION REGULATIONS
The warning and information signs applied to the implement provide important instructions for safe
operation. These may not be removed in any case, observe them for the sake of your own safety!
There are pinch and shear points on externally powered (e.g. hydraulic) parts!
People must not becarried on the implementduring intended useon agricultural land andwhen driving
on roads.
Triggers for fast couplers must be hanging loosely and must not trigger themselves when lowered.
Observe the generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations for the respective
country!
Transport of the implement on public roads requires compliance with the respective national licensing
regulations and road traffic regulations.
When implement parts are moving (e.g. during the folding or pre-tensioning procedure) it must be
ensured that there is no one standing in the danger zone of the implement –there is a risk of crushing.
When using the platform kit, it must be ensured that the implement is at a standstill, is unfolded, and
lowered onto the ground.
When mounting on the towing vehicle, the operator must ensure that the requirements for the tractor
in terms of the power, total weight, transport dimensions, axle loads and weight distribution as
specified in the operating manual are met and that the connections specified in the operating made
are correctly established.
When driving through low or narrow obstacles (e.g. power lines, underpasses, etc.), attention must be
paid to the height and width of the implement to avoid collisions.
When driving on public roads, which is only permitted with the chassis extended (both wheels) and
with the side wings folded as well as the roller retracted (hydraulic cylinder for roller adjustment is
completely retracted), the control block on the chassis cylinder prevents lowering of the Grassland
Pro Harrow as well as of the folded up components (additionally secured with catch hooks), also in
case of failure of the tractor hydraulic system.
When driving in curves, take account of the wide radius and/or the centrifugal mass of the implement!
Pay attention to the minimum turning curve!
Additional lighting (e.g., flashlight) should be used for repair or maintenance work if necessary.
For implements that are driven rapidly with soil-driven tools: Danger after lifting due to the still rotating
centrifugal mass! Only approach the implement when it has come to a standstill!
In case of loss or breakage of implement parts, they must be immediately replaced with original parts
by trained specialist personnel.
When mounting and dismounting, put the support devices in their respective positions (stability)!
Special care must be taken when coupling and uncoupling implement to and from the tractor!
Do not use the implement if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Climbing onto the implement or walking on the implement is only allowed if a platform kit is installed
and the implement is at a standstill.
The implement may only be used on agricultural land. It may not be used on normal road surfaces,
on asphalt or concrete. In particular, the implement may not be used in the building industry on
construction sites, for winter services, for road construction, or for underground mining.
The implement must only be used by competent personnel who are informed of the danger zones and
who are familiar with the regulations for transport on public roads. The owner is responsible for
regularly monitoring user competence
The implement is intended for outdoor operation in dry weather, within a temperature range from +5 °C
to 40 °C. Water penetration must be avoided. The implement must not be used in rain, thunderstorms
and/or stormy conditions and it must be parked under a shelter.
It is not allowed to carry passengers on the implement during operation and transport!
Do not transport work materials on the implement, except for seed inthe hopper of a possibly mounted
Pneumatic Seeder.
Accessories must be mounted in compliance with the standards by qualified specialist personnel from
an authorised company.

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It is forbidden to stand in the working area of the implement!
The operator/user must ensure that no one is standing in the vicinity of the implement, when it or its
components are moved via the tractor hydraulic system or when the roller is being lifted or lowered.
Visual check by the driver!
With initial use of the implement, the operator/user confirms that they have read and fully understood
this operating manual.
When mounting the implement, the operator/user must connect the Grassland Pro Harrow to the
tractor by means of a mechanical connection (ensured by the lower link).
The operatormust trainand instruct theirpersonnel prior to first useof the implement. Personnel/users
must have read and understood the operating manual before handling the implement.
When mounting the implement, theoperator/user mustensure that connections to the tractor hydraulic
system are clean and carefully connected.
The operator/user should wear tight-fitting clothing! Avoid wearing loose clothes!
The instructions concerning assembly as well as the requirements concerning the tractor as specified
in the operating manual are to be observed.
The forward speed of the tractor may not exceed 12 km/h when performing field passes.
The implements must be checked regularly by the operator/user (before each use) for any fractures
and cracks, chafe marks, leaks, loose bolts and connections, vibrations, unusual noises, and for
correct function.
The view on the mounted implement and the hazardous movement area must be clear to check the
procedure.
Folded frames and lifting devices must be locked in transport position!
It must be ensured that the hydraulic couplings are not soiled.
Always wear protective goggles, hearing protection, and tight-fitting protective work gloves when
performing coupling tasks (compressed air connections, hydraulic connections, etc.).
The driving behaviour, steering and braking capacity are affected by mounted or towed implements
and ballast weights. For this reason, always ensure sufficient steering and braking capacity!
When passing on the implement, be sure to pass on the operating manual.
Always secure the parked implement against unintentional rolling.
The implement may only be operated when all of the protective devices are installed and in safety
position!
The implement must be coupled according to the instructions and only onto the specified devices!
Always attach ballast weights at the intended attachment points according to the specifications!
Always keep the operating manual close to the implement for reference purposes.
Hydraulic folding frames may only be actuated when nobody is standing in the swivelling range.
Maintenance, repair, and cleaning work as well as the elimination of malfunctions should always be
performed when the drive is switched off, the engine is at a standstill, and after verifying that there is
no voltage!
Inspections must be performed before operation or as part of regular care and maintenance of the
implement.
Do not stand near rotating and swivelling parts of the implement!
Always keep hands, clothing etc. away from rotating parts!
Transport equipment - e.g. lighting, warning signs and any protective equipment, must be checked
and mounted!
Working under the implement is forbidden, especially when it is lifted, unless a suitable supporting
device is installed.
Before starting work, get to know all of the equipment and operating elements as well as their
functions. It is too late to do so during operation!
Always perform a visual inspection of the mechanical folding lock before start-up.
Check the immediate surroundings (watch out for children) before start-up! Ensure that you have an
adequate view!
Before exiting the tractor, activate the brake on the implement, prevent unintentional rolling away,
switch off the engine, and remove the ignition key!
Before each use, check the folding device and its securing elements for proper function and effect.

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Check the implement and the tractor for road and operational safety before every use (e.g. defective
parts, connections, hoses, protective equipment, etc.)!
Never leave the driver's platform while driving!
Observe the permissible axle load, total weight and transport dimensions!
Keep the implements clean to reduce the risk of fire!
Standing between the tractor and the implement is forbidden unless the vehicle is secured against
rolling away using the parking brake and/or with wheel chocks!
6.3 MOUNTED IMPLEMENTS
Only APV implements and accessories may be mounted on the implement.
Do not stand between the tractor andthe implement when actuating the external controls for thethree-
point mounting!
When driving on roads, which is only permitted with the implement lifted and with folded side frames,
a load-holding valve on the chassis cylinder prevents lowering of the implement and lowering of the
folded side frames by means of a mechanical folding lock. Moreover, the roller frame (with hydraulic
cylinder) and the tines (mechanically) must be completely lowered.
The mechanical folding lock prevents unintentional lowering of the side frame during road transport in
the event of failure of the tractor hydraulic system.
When driving on roads with the implement lifted, the operating lever must be locked against lowering!
For three-point mounting, the mounting categories of the tractor and the implement must match or be
adapted!
Mounting of any sort of accessories onto the implement must be performed according to standards.
The maximum permitted mounted weight / total weight of the implement must not be exceeded.
There is a risk of injury due to crushing and shearing points in the area of the three-point linkage!
When the implement is in transport position, always ensure that the tractor three-point linkage is
sufficiently locked to the sides! If necessary, brace the lower link to prevent oscillation of the
implement.
Before mounting and dismounting implements on the three-point linkage, the operating devices must
be moved into the correct position that excludes unintentional lifting or lowering!
6.4 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Due to the risk of injury, use suitable tools when searching for leaks!
For hydraulic function connections between the tractor and implement, coupling sleeves and coupling
connectors should be marked to exclude the possibility of operating errors! If the connections are
interchanged, the function will be inverted (e.g. lifting/lowering)! –Danger of accident!
When connecting hydraulic cylinders and motors, the specified connection of the hydraulic hoses must
be observed.
When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic system, make sure that the hydraulic
system on the tractor and implement side is unpressurised!
The hydraulic system is under high pressure during operation! Only disconnect hydraulic hoses once
the hydraulic system on the towing vehicle and the implement is depressurised.
Inspect the hydraulic hose lines at regular intervals and replace in case of damage or wear! The
replacement lines must comply with the technical requirements of the implement manufacturer!
Liquids that escape under high pressure (hydraulic oil) can penetrate the skin and cause severe or
fatal injuries! Consult a doctor immediately in case of injury! (Danger of infection, blood poisoning!)
Before working on the hydraulic system, lower the implement onto the ground, depressurise the
system, and switch off the engine!
6.5 MAINTENANCE
When performing electrical welding work on the tractor and mounted implement, disconnect the cable
on the generator and the battery!