APV PS 120 M1 User manual

PNEUMATIC SEEDER
PS 120 M1 –PS 500 M2
OPERATING MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INITIAL OPERATION!
Translation of the original operating instructions
Version: 5.0 EN; item number: 00602-3-578

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1GENERAL.......................................................................................................................................4
1.1 About this operating manual.................................................................................................4
1.2 Identification of the implement..............................................................................................4
1.3 Service.................................................................................................................................5
1.4 EC Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................................5
2DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Layout and functioning of the seed drill................................................................................6
2.2 Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300 M1) .........................................................7
2.3 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................8
2.4 Technical data .....................................................................................................................8
3SAFETY..........................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Safety instructions in this document.....................................................................................9
3.2 Basic safety regulations.....................................................................................................10
3.3 Intended use......................................................................................................................11
3.4 Personnel requirements.....................................................................................................11
3.5 Personal protective equipment...........................................................................................11
3.6 Safety devices ...................................................................................................................12
3.7 Dangers and safety measures ...........................................................................................13
4TRANSPORT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING.............................................................15
4.1 Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage implement..............................................................15
4.2 Attaching the seed drill to a tractor.....................................................................................16
4.3 Installing the dispersion plates on the soil tillage implement...............................................17
4.4 Connecting the hoses........................................................................................................18
4.5 Removing the swell air plate ..............................................................................................19
4.6 Connecting the hydraulic fan (HF)......................................................................................20
4.7 Connecting the electric fan PLUS ......................................................................................21
5OPERATION.................................................................................................................................22
5.1 Setting the hydraulic fan (HF).............................................................................................22
5.2 Setting and adjusting the spread rate.................................................................................24
5.3 Regulating the seed flow rate (calibration test)...................................................................24
5.4 Selecting the right seeding shaft........................................................................................25
5.5 Changing the seeding shaft ...............................................................................................26
5.6 Checking the ease of motion of the seeding shaft..............................................................28
5.7 Setting the brush pressure.................................................................................................29
5.8 Filling the seed hopper.......................................................................................................29
5.9 Deactivating the agitator ....................................................................................................30
5.10 Display on the motor module..............................................................................................31
6FAULT INDICATIONS ..................................................................................................................32
6.1 Fault overview....................................................................................................................32
7CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS.............................................................................33
7.1 Disconnecting the seed drill from the power supply............................................................33
7.2 Emptying the seed hopper.................................................................................................34
7.3 Cleaning the seed drill........................................................................................................34
7.4 Checking the hydraulic hoses ............................................................................................35
7.5 Repairs and service...........................................................................................................35

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8DECOMMISSIONING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL.....................................................................35
8.1 Decommissioning the seed drill..........................................................................................35
8.2 Storage of the seed drill.....................................................................................................36
8.3 Disposal.............................................................................................................................36
9APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................36
9.1 Accessories .......................................................................................................................36
9.1.1 Filling level sensor .............................................................................................................36
9.1.2 Cable extension (6-pin)......................................................................................................36
9.1.3 Top link mounting kit for PS 120-500 .................................................................................36
9.1.4 Electric fan PLUS conversion kit........................................................................................37
9.2 Connection diagram...........................................................................................................37
9.2.1 General..............................................................................................................................37
9.2.2 PS with ISOBUS................................................................................................................39
9.3 Hydraulic diagram..............................................................................................................41
9.4 Torques .............................................................................................................................41
9.5 Seeding tables...................................................................................................................42
10 INDEX...........................................................................................................................................46

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1GENERAL
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 designations PS 120 M1
–PS 500 M2.
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
Initial operation
Operation
Maintenance
Service
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 section on page 9 before handling the implement.
Copyright
The copyright for this operating manual remains with the manufacturer:
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
Zentrale: 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.
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 type plate:
Designation
Model
Production number

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Position of the type plate
The type plate is located on the steel rack on the left side, near the handle over the motor cover.
Figure with the type plate
The following image shows the layout of the type plate:
The data on the type plate have the following meaning:
No.
Meaning
1
Designation
2
Model
3
Product number / serial number
4
Weight
5
YoM
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
Zentrale: 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
Zentrale: Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Implement
This Declaration of Conformity is valid for the following implements:
Pneumatic seeder of type
PS 120 M1, PS 120 M1 D, PS 120 M1 MG

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PS 200 M1, PS 200 M1 D, PS 200 M1 MG
PS 300 M1, PS 300 M1 D, PS 300 M1 MG
PS 500 M2, PS 500 M2 D, PS 500 M2 MG, HG 300 M1
Observed guidelines
The implements 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
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
2DESCRIPTION
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 120 M1 - PS 500 M2
The seeder with thetype designations PS 120 M1 - PS 500 M2 is a pneumatic seeder with electricseeding
shaft drive. It is used to spread seed on grassland and cropland.
Seed drill layout
No.
Designation
Function
1
Seed hopper lid
Covering the seed hopper.
Protecting the seed from moisture and foreign objects.
2
Seed hopper
Carrying the seed.
Conveying the seed to the agitator and seeding shaft.
3
Operating manual tube
Storing the operating manual

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No.
Designation
Function
4
Steel rack
Hanging and connecting components of the seed drill.
5
Hose clamping plate
Clamping the seed tube hoses onto the steel rack.
6.1
Electric fan
Producing compressed air for conveying the seed.
6.2
Electric fan PLUS
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
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Calibration slide
The seed flows from the seeding shaft through the
calibration slide into the calibration bag.
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Brush adjustment lever
Pressing the brush more or less onto the seeding shaft.
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Motor module
Direct supply for the electric fan PLUS
Mode of operation 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 hopper 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 hopper through the seeding shaft and is transported with
compressed air through the hoses to the dispersion plates.
4
The seed is spread.
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
Speed sensor
Monitoring of the fan speed
2
Hydraulic block
Setting/limiting of the oil quantity to the hydraulic motor.
3
Hydraulic motor
Driving the fan.
4
Temperature measuring strips
Displaying the temperature of the hydraulic motor.
Mode of operation of the sensors

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The fan speed sensor monitors the speed of the hydraulic fan.
As soon as the sensor 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.
2.3 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 machine
1.1
1
Steel rack
1.2
1
Seed hopper
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
1
Calibration bag
7
1
Calibration scale
8
1
Hexagon key (fastened on the steel rack)
The pneumatic seeder (PS) is available in different versions. These differ in terms of the capacity of the
seed hopper (120 l, 200 l, 300 l, 500 l) and the possible types of spreading material (seed, fertilizer (D),
micropellets (MG)).
The following versions of the pneumatic seeder are available:
PS 120 M1, PS 120 M1 D, PS 120 M1 MG
PS 200 M1, PS 200 M1 D, PS 200 M1 MG
PS 300 M1, PS 300 M1 D, PS 300 M1 MG
PS 500 M2, PS 500 M2 D, PS 500 M2 MG
HG 300 M1
2.4 TECHNICAL DATA
Mechanical data
Implement version
Size
Value
PS 120 M1 (D/MG)
Max. hopper content
120 l
Weight
45 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
90 x 60 x 80
PS 200 M1 (D/MG)
Max. hopper content
200 l
Weight
60 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
100 × 70 × 90
PS 300 M1 (D/MG)
Max. hopper content
300 l
Weight
70 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
110 × 80 × 100
PS 500 M2 (D/MG)
Max. hopper content
500 l

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Implement version
Size
Value
Weight
93 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
125 × 80 × 120
Implement version
Size
Value
Hydraulic Fan (HG)
Weight
23 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm)
27 × 46 × 40
Implement version
Size
Value
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
Electric fan
Electric fan PLUS
Power data
12 V, 25 A
12 V, 40 A
The battery cable of the motor module equipped with a 40 A fuse.
The motor module is internally protected with a 40 A safety fuse. In case of replacement, an equivalent
fuse must be used; under no circumstances may it have a higher tripping current.
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
Electric fan PLUS
12 m (with 16 outlets)
Hydraulic fan
12 m (with 16 outlets)
PTO shaft blower fan
12 m (with 16 outlets)
Mount categories
CAT I –III (only with three-point linkage)
3SAFETY
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?

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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 toensurethat all persons who will be handling the seed drill arethoroughly 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.
Do not use the implement if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
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 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 11
Personnel requirements on page 11
Dangers and safety measures on page 13

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3.3 INTENDED USE
The pneumatic seeders of types PS 120 to PS 500 serve 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. A special
version of the seed drill protected against corrosion can also be used for spreading 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 owner is responsible for ensuring that the implement only be used, maintained and repaired by
persons who have relevant experience and were instructed on the risks. This must be verified by the owner
at regular intervals.
The safety instructions must also be handed over to other users.
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
Suitable driving license
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. It is mandatory to check that all safety
devices are equipped and functional each time the seed drill is used.
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.
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!

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Appearance of the sign
Meaning of the sign
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!
Do not touch!
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.

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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 trained
for this task.
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.
Service the implement regularly.
Risk of injury due to oil leaks
When starting up the hydraulic
fan
Nobody may be standing in the
danger zone during start-up.
Wear protective equipment.
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 spreading
range of the implement.
Risk of slipping, stumbling and
falling
When handling the implement
during operation
Only enter the implement area
using dry, sturdy steps with non-
slip safety shoes.
The implement may not be used
in the rain or in a thunderstorm.

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Danger
Where and in which situations
does the danger occur?
Countermeasure
Hearing damage due to
implement noise
When operating the implement
Use hearing protection.
Risk of poisoning or suffocation
due to poisonous seed types
While spreading seed.
Wear a face mask when handling
toxic seed types.
Cleaning
Danger
Where and in which situations
does the danger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of suffocation or poisoning
with toxic seed types
When cleaning the implement
with compressed air
Wear a face 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.
4TRANSPORT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
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 33 for more information.
The soil tillage implement is designed for mounting of the seed drill –information for this can be
obtained from the soil tillage implement manufacturer.
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 mass of the respective implement version, see Technical Data on
page 8 for more information.

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Overview
No.
Designation
1
Counter plate
2
Seed drill
3
Soil tillage implement
Procedure
To attach the seed drill on a soil tillage implement:
Step
Description
1
Fasten the counter plate (1) on the soil tillage implement (3).
The counter plate must be parallel to the ground when the soil tillage implement is in working
position.
2
Use the lifting gear to place the seeder (2) on the counter plate (1).
3
Fasten the seeder (2) with bolts and nuts on the counter plate (3).
4.2 ATTACHING THE SEED DRILL TO A TRACTOR
Purpose
For operation on the field, the seed drill can be attached directly to a tractor.
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 33 for more information.
The tractor is designed for mounting of the seed drill –information on this can be obtained from the
tractor manufacturer.
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
Suitable component for attachment (e.g. top link mounting kit or three-point loader)
Bolts M 12, strength class 8.8 or higher
Self-locking fastenings (nuts)
Lifting gear that is suitable for the mass of the respective implement version, see Technical Data on
page 8 for more information

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Overview
No.
Designation
1
Top link mounting kit
2
Seed drill
Procedure
To attach the seed drill to a tractor using the top link mounting kit:
Step
Description
1
Fasten the top link mounting kit (1) with bolts and nuts onto the seed drill (2).
2
Fasten the top link (1) with the bolts onto the tractor.
3
Using lifting gear, move the seed drill (2) close to the tractor and mount the top link in the top
link bracket. Using the counter plate, clamp the seeder onto the tractor linkage drawbar.
4.3 INSTALLING THE DISPERSION PLATES ON THE SOIL
TILLAGE IMPLEMENT
Purpose
The dispersion plates serve to fix the hoses, through which the spreading material flows, at the right spot
and spread the seed.
Requirements
The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step:
None
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
Dispersion plates
Hexagonal shaft
Bolts
Washers
Pliers
Hexagon key
Procedure for mounting with hexagon shaft
This is how to install the dispersion plates on the soil tillage implement.

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Step
Description
Explanation/illustration
1
Using the pliers, bend the tabs on the sides of the
dispersion plates down by 80°.
Result:
2
Distribute the dispersion plates evenly across the
entire working width of the soil tillage implement.
Maximum spacing of the dispersion plates: 75 cm
3
Push the hexagon shaft through the two hexagonal
holes in the tabs on the sides of the dispersion
plate intended for this purpose.
4
Using the supplied bolts and washers, fasten the
dispersion plates onto the hexagon shaft.
Result:
5
Fasten the hexagon shaft equipped with the
dispersion plates onto the soil tillage implement at a
distance of 40 cm from the ground.
6
Connect the hoses to the dispersion plates, see
Connecting the hoses on page 18 for more
information.
4.4 CONNECTING THE HOSES
Purpose
The hoses convey the seed from the seed drill onto the field. Before initial operation, the hoses have to be
cut to the required length and installed on the dispersion plates and the seed drill.
Requirements
The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step:
None
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
Hose roll
Cutting tool
Hexagon key or Torx screwdriver
Procedure
This is how you connect the hoses to the seed drill:

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Version 1 (Standard PS and MG):
Step
Description
Illustration
1
Using the cutting tool, cut eight pieces from the
hose roll in the respectively required lengths.
2
Slightly loosen the clamping screws (1) on the
clamping plate with a WAF17 hexagon key.
3
Insert the ends of the hoses into the transition
pieces (2) up to the stop.
4
Tighten the clamping screws (1).
Version 2 (fertilizer, 16 outlets):
Step
Description
Illustration
1
Using the cutting tool, cut off pieces from the hose
roll in the required length for each transition piece.
2
Slightly loosen the clamping screws (1) on the
clamping plate using a Torx screwdriver.
3
Insert the ends of the hoses into the transition
pieces (2) up to the stop.
4
Tighten the clamping screws (1).
This is how to connect the hoses to the soil tillage implement and dispersion plates:
Step
Description
Illustration
1
Insert the ends of the hose through the openings in
the large tab (3) of the dispersion plate and slide
the fastening clip (4) onto the hose.
2
Push the end of the hose through the opening in
the small tab (5) on the dispersion plate.
3
Install the fastening clip (4) on the dispersion plate
(5).
In doing so, install the fastening clip so that
the holding finger is positioned between the
hose and the fastening clip.
it is fixed by the hooks on the holding finger.
4.5 REMOVING THE SWELL AIR PLATE
Purpose
The swell air plate guides the air from the fan over the seeding shaft. With coarse seed types such as
vetch, peas or horse gram, the swell air plate must be removed to prevent damage to the seeding shaft.
In addition, a flex seeding shaft must be used for coarse seed types to prevent damage to the seeding
shaft or the seed.
Requirements
The following requirements 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 33 for more information.

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Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
Hexagon key
Torx screwdriver TX 30
Procedure
This is how you remove the swell air plate:
Step
Description
Explanation
1
Loosen the hexagonal bolt (2) on the calibration
slide (1).
2
Remove the calibration slide.
3
Loosen the Torx screws (3) and remove the swell
air plate (4).
4.6 CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC FAN (HF)
Purpose
The hydraulic fan is used for operation with working widths up to 12 m or for higher spread rates of e.g.
wheat.
Requirements
The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step:
The hydraulic system is depressurized both on the tractor and implement side.
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
Coupling connector or coupling sleeve (for initial operation)
Overview
No.
Designation
1
Hydraulic block