APV PS 300 M1 D User manual

Version: 3.0 EN / Item no.: 00601-3-634
ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL
Operating instructions
PS 300 M1 D TWIN
P lea se re ad c are fu ll y be for e in it ial op er ati on !

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1 General information............................................................................................ 4
1.1 About this operating manual.................................................................... 4
1.2 Identification of the implement................................................................. 5
1.3 Service..................................................................................................... 6
1.4 EC Declaration of Conformity.................................................................. 6
2 Description .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Layout and functioning of the seed drill................................................... 7
2.2 Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300 M1)............................ 9
2.3 Layout and function of the fill level sensor ............................................ 10
2.4 Scope of delivery................................................................................... 10
2.5 Technical data ....................................................................................... 11
3 Safety ................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Safety instructions in this document...................................................... 12
3.2 Basic safety regulations ........................................................................ 12
3.3 Intended use.......................................................................................... 13
3.4 Personnel requirements ........................................................................ 13
3.5 Personal protective equipment.............................................................. 14
3.6 Safety devices ....................................................................................... 15
3.7 Dangers and safety measures .............................................................. 17
4 Transport, installation and commissioning ................................................... 20
4.1 Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage implement ................................ 20
4.2 Attaching the seed drill to a tractor........................................................ 21
4.3 Installing the dispersion plates on the soil tillage implement................. 22
4.4 Connecting the hoses............................................................................ 24
4.5 Connecting the hydraulic fan (HF)......................................................... 25
5 Operation ........................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Setting the hydraulic fan (HF)................................................................ 27
5.2 Setting and adjusting the spread rate.................................................... 29
5.3 Regulating the seed flow rate (calibration test) ..................................... 30
5.4 Preparing the seeding shaft .................................................................. 31
5.5 Selecting the right seeding shaft ........................................................... 32
5.6 Changing the seeding shaft................................................................... 32
5.7 Checking the ease of motion of the seeding shaft ................................ 35
5.8 Setting the brush pressure .................................................................... 35
5.9 Setting the air control flaps.................................................................... 36
5.10 Setting the fill level sensor..................................................................... 37
5.11 Filling the spreading material tank......................................................... 38
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5.12 Deactivating the agitator........................................................................ 39
6 Faults ................................................................................................................. 41
6.1 Fault overview ....................................................................................... 41
7 Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs ............................................................... 41
7.1 Disconnecting the seed drill from the power supply.............................. 41
7.2 Emptying the seed tank......................................................................... 42
7.3 Cleaning the seed drill........................................................................... 43
7.4 Checking the hydraulic hoses ............................................................... 44
7.5 Repairs and service............................................................................... 44
8 Decommissioning, storage and disposal....................................................... 45
8.1 Decommissioning the seed drill............................................................. 45
8.2 Storage of the seed drill ........................................................................ 45
8.3 Disposal................................................................................................. 45
9 Accessories....................................................................................................... 46
9.1 HG 300 M1 ............................................................................................ 46
9.2 Top link mounting kit for PS 120-500 .................................................... 46
10 Appendix............................................................................................................ 47
10.1 My idea .................................................................................................. 47
10.2 Connection diagram .............................................................................. 48
10.3 Hydraulic diagram.................................................................................. 50
10.4 Seeding tables....................................................................................... 52
11 Index................................................................................................................... 57

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This section contains information on your seed drill and about this operating manual.
1.1 About this operating manual
Validity and purpose
This operating manual is valid for seed drills manufactured by APV with the type
designation PS 300 M1 D TWIN.
This operating manual provides anyone who will be handling the seed drill with the
required information to be able to perform the following tasks properly and safely:
•Installation
•Start-up
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Repairs
•Decommissioning, dismantling, recommissioning, storage and disposal
Target group
This operating manual is aimed at all those who will be handling the seed drill:
•Transporter
•Assembly personnel
•Operating personnel
•Maintenance and repair personnel
Parts of the document that must absolutely be read
To prevent injuries and damage to the implement, it is absolutely necessary to have
read and understood the Basic safety instructions On page 12 section before
handling the implement.
Copyright
The copyright for this operating manual remains with the manufacturer:
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
HEADQUARTERS
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
This operating manual contains regulations and technical drawings that may not, as a
whole or in part, be reproduced, distributed or used in any unauthorised way for
competitive purposes or passed on to others.
Passing on or reproduction of this operating manual, evaluation and communication of
its contents are not authorised unless explicitly agreed. Contraventions shall result in
an obligation to provide compensation for damages.
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Information on manufacturer liability
The manufacturer is not liable for damage and malfunctions resulting from
non-compliance with this operating manual.
1.2 Identification of the implement
Clear identification
The seed drill can be clearly identified by the following information on the rating plate:
•Designation
•Model
•Production number
Position of the rating plate
The rating plate is located on the steel frame on the left side, near the handle over the
motor cover.
Figure with the rating plate
The image shows the layout of the rating plate:
The data on the rating plate have the following meaning:
No. Meaning
1 Designation
2 Model
3 Production number
4 Weight
5 Year of manufacture

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1.3 Service
Service
Please contact our service address in the following cases:
•If you still have questions regarding the handling of the seed drill despite the
information provided in this operating manual
•For spare parts orders
•To order maintenance and repair work
Service address
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
HEADQUARTERS
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.apv.at
1.4 EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
HEADQUARTERS
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Implement
This Declaration of Conformity is valid for the following implement:
Pneumatic seeder of type
•PS 300 M1 D TWIN
•HG 300 M1
Observed guidelines
The implement and the optional devices fulfil the requirements of the following
European Directives:
•2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
•2014/30/EU EMC Directive
•2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

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Applied standards
The following standards were applied:
•EN 14018 Agricultural and forestry machinery – Seeders – Safety
•EN 349 Safety of machinery – Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the
human body
•EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment
•EN 953 Safety of machinery – Guards
•ISO 12100 Safety of machinery; General principles for design; Risk assessment
and risk reduction
•ISO 13857 Safety of machinery – Safety distances
This section provides an overview of the technical characteristics of the seed drill.
2.1 Layout and functioning of the seed drill
The seed drill PS 300 M1 D TWIN
The seeder with the type designations PS 300 M1 D TWIN is a pneumatic seeder with
electric seeding shaft drive. It is used to spread seed on grassland and cropland.
Seed drill layout
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No. Designation Function
1 Seed tank cover
• Covering the seed tank.
• Protecting the seed from moisture and foreign
objects.
2 Seed tank
• Carrying the seed.
• Conveying the seed to the agitator and seeding
shaft.
3 Operating manual tube
• Storing the operating manual
4 Steel frame
• Hanging and connecting components of the
seed drill.
5 Hose clamping plate
• Clamping the seed tube hoses onto the steel
frame.
6 Electric fan
• Producing compressed air for conveying the
seed.
7.1 Bearing cover
• Covering the access to the agitator and seeding
shaft.
7.2 Hexagon key
• Tool for use on the implement
8 Calibration slide
• The seed flows from the seeding shaft through
the calibration slide into the calibration bag.
9 Brush adjustment lever
•
Pressing the brush more or less onto the seeding
shaft.
10 Air regulation lever (on
both sides)
• Increasing or reducing the opening of the air
control flaps.
Mode of action of the seed drill
For the spreading of seeds, the following process takes place:
Phase Description
1
The operator sets the implement up for operation and fills the seed tank with
seed.
2 The operator activates the seed drill using the controls.
Result:
• The seeding shaft rotates.
• The agitator rotates.
• The fan produces compressed air.
3 The seed flows from the seed tank through the seeding shaft and is
transported with compressed air through the hoses to the dispersion plates.
4 The seed is spread.

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2.2 Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300
M1)
Task
The hydraulic fan serves to produce compressed air for conveying the seed.
Layout of the fan
No. Designation Function
1 Fan sensor (pressure
monitor)
• Preventing the seeding shaft from being
switched on as long as the fan is not switched on.
• Preventing blockage of the seed drill due to
unintentional or early switching on of the seeding
shaft.
2 Pressure switch
• Reporting
to the control box if the pressure is too
high (> 10 bar) in the tank line.
3 Hydraulic block
• Limiting the oil quantity to the hydraulic motor.
4 Hydraulic motor
• Driving the fan.
5 Temperature measuring
strips
• Displaying the temperature of the hydraulic
motor.
Functioning of the sensors
The fan sensor monitors the air pressure on the pressure side of the fan.
The pressure switch monitors the pressure in the tank line of the hydraulic motor.
As soon as one of the sensors reports an error, the message "Fan error" appears on
the control box.
Functioning of the temperature measuring strip
The segments of the temperature measuring strip turn black when the respective
temperature range has been reached or exceeded.
Temperatures above 80° C cause destruction of the gaskets in the hydraulic motor.

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2.3 Layout and function of the fill level sensor
Task
The fill level sensor monitors the seed level in the seed tank for each seeding shaft.
Layout of the sensor
No. Designation Function
1 Fill level sensor
• Reporting to the control box when the minimum
fill level has been reached.
2 Assembly plate
• Fastening point for the fill level sensor
• Defines the minimum seed level.
Functioning of the sensor
As soon as the sensor detects seed, a signal is sent to the control box. If the signal is
not sent, the minimum fill level has been reached.
2.4 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes all assembly groups and components that are delivered
as a standard by APV - Technische Produkte GmbH.
Pos. Rate Designation
1 1 Basic implement
1.1 1 Steel frame
1.2 1 Seed tank
1.3 1 Extra seeding shaft (standard accessory)
2 1 Counter plate
3 8 Dispersion plate along with fastening material
4 4 Hexagonal bar
5 1 Hose roll (25 m)
6 2 Calibration bag
7 1 Calibration scale
8 1 Hexagon key (fastened on the steel frame)

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2.5 Technical data
Mechanical data
Implement version Size Value
PS 300 M1 D TWIN Max. tank content 150 l / 150 l
Weight 100 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm) 110 x 77 x 100
Hydraulic fan (HF) Weight 23 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm) 27 × 46 × 40
Hydraulic lines Length of the pressure line 6 m
Length of the motor line < 1 m
Length of the tank line 6 m
Electrical data
Values for supply from the electric fan:
Size Value
Supply voltage 12 V
Supply current 40 A
Power consumption of the electric fan 25 A when starting
Hydraulic data
Values for supply from the hydraulic fan:
Size Value
Maximum pressure 180 bar
Maximum oil quantity 38 l/min
Spreading widths
Recommended spreading width: 1 - 6 m
Maximum spreading widths:
Drive type Maximum spreading width
Electric fan 6 m
Hydraulic fan 12 m (with 16 outlets)
PTO shaft blower fan 12 m (with 16 outlets)
Mounting categories
CAT I – III (only with three-point linkage)

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This section contains all requirements and measures that ensure safe operation of the
seed drill.
3.1 Safety instructions in this document
What are safety instructions?
Safety instructions are information that serve to prevent personal injuries. Safety
instructions contain the following information:
•Type of danger
•Possible consequences in case of non-compliance with the instructions
•Measures to prevent personal injury
3.2 Basic safety regulations
Target group for these regulations
These regulations are aimed at all those who will be handling the seed drill.
Purpose of these regulations
These regulations aim to ensure that all persons who will be handling the seed drill are
thoroughly informed about the dangers and safety measures and observe the safety
instructions in the operating manual and on the seed drill. If you do not follow these
regulations, you are at risk of injury and material damage.
Handling the operating manual
Observe the following regulations:
•Read the Safety section and the section relating to your work completely. You must
understand these contents.
•Always keep the operating manual close to the seed drill for reference purposes.
There is a container for this installed on the seed drill.
•When passing on the seed drill, be sure to pass on the operating manual.
Handling the seed drill
Observe the following regulations:
•Only persons who fulfil the requirements defined in this operating manual may
handle the seed drill.
•Only use the seed drill for the intended purpose.
•Never use the seed drill for other purposes that may seem similar.
•Observe all of the safety measures that are indicated in this operating manual and
on the seed drill.
•Do not make any modifications to the seed drill, e.g. by removing parts or mounting
unauthorised parts.
•When replacing defective parts, only use original spare parts or standard parts
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approved by the manufacturer.
Operator obligations toward the personnel
As the operator, you have to ensure the following:
•The personnel fulfils the requirements corresponding to his work.
•The personnel has read and understood this operating manual before handling the
seed drill.
•The regulations applicable in your country for safety at work are being observed.
Procedure in case of accident
The seed drill is designed and built so that the personnel can work without risk. Despite
all precautions, however, unforeseeable accidents can still occur under unfavourable
circumstances.
Always observe your company's guidelines regarding accidents.
More information on the subject of
Intended use of the seed drill On page 13
Personnel requirements On page 13
Dangers and safety measures On page 17
3.3 Intended use
The pneumatic seeders of types PS 300 M1 D TWIN are used to spread seed with
different properties and grain sizes on open fields.
The implements are designed solely for normal use in agricultural operations. Only
cereal varieties that are intended by the manufacturer and listed in the operating
manual may be used. Different seeding shafts are designed for the different cereal
varieties, which must be used and replaced if necessary. The seed drill can also be
used to spread fertiliser with a seeding shaft designed for this purpose (intended use).
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 applicable accident prevention regulations as well as the other general
safety-related and occupational health 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.
3.4 Personnel requirements
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
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Qualification
Persons who will be handling the seed drill must fulfil the following requirements:
Personnel Activities Required qualification
Forwarder
• Transport of the seed drill
from one business to
another
•
Experience with transport
of machinery
• Qualification of a transport
specialist for machinery
Transporter
• Transport of the implement
within the farm
•
Forklift driver
• Experience with handling
the suitable lifting gear
Installer
• Installation and
commissioning of the seed
drill
• Trained mechanic
Setter
• Setting up the seed drill
•
Experience in the
agricultural field
• Experience with handling
the seed drill
Operator
• Operating the seed drill on
the farm
•
Cleaning the seed drill
• Trained assistant
Maintenance
personnel
• Performing maintenance
work
•
Performing repair work
• Trained mechanic
Disposer
•
Disposal of the seed drill
• Disposal specialist
3.5 Personal protective equipment
The personnel must be equipped with the following personal protective equipment and
wear it if necessary:
•Hearing protection
•Mask
•Safety shoes with non-slip soles

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3.6 Safety devices
Meaning of the safety devices
The seed drill has safety devices that protect the user from danger. All safety devices
must be equipped and functional when operating the seed drill.
Location of the guards
The picture shows the location of the safety devices:
Function of the safety devices
The safety devices have the following function:
No. Designation Function
1 Bearing cover Protection against reaching into the running agitator.
Purpose
Warning signs on the seed drill warn about danger points. The warning signs must
always be present and legible.
Overview
The table shows all warning signs that are installed on the seed drill and their meaning.
Appearance of the sign Meaning of the sign
Risk of injury due to thrown parts!
Maintain a safe distance from the
implement during operation.

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Appearance of the sign Meaning of the sign
Risk of injury due to moving parts!
Only work with mounted covers.
Risk of injury due to rotating parts!
Only operate the implement when the
cover is installed.
Read and observe the operating
manual before operating the implement!
Read and observe the operating
manual before working with the
implement!
Operating errors can lead to serious
injuries.
Risk of injury due to rotating parts!
Do not reach into rotating parts.
When working on the
implement, switch
these off and disconnect from the power
supply.
Be careful with escaping high-pressure
liquids!
Use hearing protection!
Hot surface!
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Appearance of the sign Meaning of the sign
Maintain a safe distance from hot
surfaces!
Risk of injury due to rotating parts!
Maintain a safe distance from rotating
parts.
Risk of injury due to rotating parts!
When the implement is running, keep
the guards closed.
Use hearing protection!
3.7 Dangers and safety measures
Overview
The seed drill is designed such that the user is protected from all avoidable dangers
that are practical in design terms. Due to the purpose of the seed drill, however, there
are residual dangers that require precautionary measures to be avoided.
In the following, you will be informed about the types of these residual dangers and
their effects.
Transport
Danger Where and in which
situations does the
danger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of crushing due to
the weight of the
implement
When lifting and lowering
the implement
The implement may only be
transported by personnel
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Installation
Danger Where and in which
situations does the
danger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of crushing due to
the weight of the
implement
When lifting and lowering
the implement
The implement may only be
transported with a forklift or lift
truck by personnel trained for
this task.
Risk of slipping,
stumbling and falling
When mounting the
implement on a soil tillage
implement or on the
tractor
Work must be performed on
sturdy steps with non-
slip safety
shoes.
Set-up
Danger Where and in which
situations does the
danger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of injury due to
moving parts
When setting the spread
rate, which must be done
with the seeding shaft
cover removed
The spread rate may only be
adjusted exactly according to
the operating manual by trained
personnel.
Risk of injury due to
moving parts when the
implement is
accidentally switched on
When the agitator is
activated, which must be
done with the seeding
shaft cover removed
Make sure that the implement is
disconnected from the power
supply to prevent sudden
start-up of the implement.
Danger due to defective
implement parts
When operating the
implement
Before operating the implement,
always check for fractures,
cracks, chafe marks, leaks,
loose bolts, vibrations, sounds
and function.
Operation
Danger Where and in which
situations does the
danger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of injury due to
rotating parts
When handling the
implement during
operation
Make sure that the covers for
the agitator are closed during
operation.
Risk of injury due to
seed being thrown out
While spreading seed. Always ensure that there is
nobody standing in the
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Danger Where and in which
situations does the
danger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of slipping,
stumbling and falling
When handling the
implement during
operation
Only enter the implement area
using sturdy steps with non-slip
safety shoes.
Hearing damage due to
implement noise
When operating the
implement
Use hearing protection.
Risk of poisoning due to
toxic seed types
While spreading seed. Wear a mask when handling
toxic seed types.
Cleaning
Danger Where and in which
situations does the
danger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of poisoning with
toxic seed types
When cleaning the
implement with
compressed air
Wear a mask when handling
toxic seed types.
Maintenance and repairs
Danger Where and in which
situations does the
danger occur?
Countermeasure
Incorrectly or
inadequately performed
maintenance work with
limited visibility
Under poor light
conditions
If necessary, maintenance must
be performed with additional
lighting.

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In this section, you will learn which work steps must be performed for the installation
and commissioning of the seed drill, and what must be done and observed.
4.1 Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage implement
Purpose
For operation on the field, the seed drill can be attached to a soil tillage implement,
such as a cultivator or a harrow. The attachment must be installed individually.
Requirements
The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step:
•The implement is disconnected from the power source, see Disconnecting the
seed drill from the power source On page 41.
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
Counter plate
Bolts with Ø > 10 mm, strength class 8.8 or higher
Self-locking fastenings (nuts)
Lifting gear that is suitable for the respective implement version, see Technical
Data On page 11 for more information.
Overview
4 Transport, installation and commissioning