Cosmo Cx 1500 Operating instructions

USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

IMPORTANT! Carefully read this manual before

using the machine.

COSMO Srl

Via Laghi di Avigliana 117 - Busca 12022 - CN - Italy

Phone +39 0171 946654 - fax +39 0171 946723

e-mail: [email protected]

www.cosmosrl.com

1500/2150/2400/2800/3200

English

900.108 - June 2020

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Dear Customer,

Dear User,

Wewouldfirstlyliketothankyouforhaving chosenourproducts.

We are confident thatthis product will fully meet your expectationsand provide you complete satisfaction.

This manual is intended to help you understand the product and use it safely and efficiently at all times; it is an integral part of the product and therefore must

be kept close at hand for easy reference at any time; it must moreover be delivered together with the product should this be sold or hired to other users, in

accordancewithlocalrequirements.

Themanualexclusivelyreferstooperationoftheproductcalled:

TWIN DISC CENTRIFUGAL FERTILIZER SPREADER

model

«CX1500/2150/2400/2800/3200»

hereinafterreferredtosimplyasthemachine,andthereforedoesnotapplytoothermachines,evenifthesearesimilar.

ThemachinehasbeendesignedandmanufacturedinItaly(Europe),incompliancewiththerelevantandharmonisedstandards,by:

COSMO Srl Via Laghi di Avigliana 117 - Busca 12022 - CN - Italy

hereinaftercalled the manufacturer

Themanufacturer’sprioritiesarequalityandmachinesafety.

Themachinehasbeendesignedandmanufacturedfollowingallthesafetyandqualityrequirementsneededfor asafeanssatisfactoryuseovertime.

The machine issafe and reliable only ifused incomplete compliance with the instructions and normal operating conditions (intendedand allowed use)

describedinthismanual.

Any other use or failure to observe the specified safety instructions for operation, maintenance and repairs are considered “improper use” and will void the

warranty. In such cases, the manufacturer declines allliability, attributing to the user allobligations dueto damage or injuries to itself or third parties, members

ofthepublicortheenvironment.

Thismanualprovidesdetailedinstructionsonhowtousethemachine,aswellasonmaintenance,andisconsequentlycalledtheuserandmaintenancemanual.

Correctuseandappropriatemaintenanceofthemachinewillguaranteenormaloperatingconditions,andensureefficiency,reliability,dependabilityandsafety

throughoutitsworkinglife.

All our products reflect the latest technological evolutions, legislative updates and continuous improvements at the time of being introduced onto the market.

If any differences or other problems that may create even the smallest doubt are found when reading this manual, you can contact the manufacturer directly.

Further information, technical specifications and complete and up-to-date manuals, including following legislative changes and modifications as a result of

environmental factors or changes in the applicable standards in your country, are available directly from the manufacturer’s website www.cosmosrl.com or

bycallingyournearestdealer.

Users of the machine should carefully read the entire manual before starting any type of work, complete compulsory training in accordance with current

occupational health and safety requirements, as provided by authorised training centres, and contact our dealers in case of doubt or to request further

explanationsorinformation.

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Moreover, machine maintenance personnel should carefully read the entire manual so as guarantee reliability and safety over time, complete compulsory

training in accordance with current occupational health and safety requirements, as provided by authorised training centres, and contact our specialist

maintenancetechniciansincaseofdoubtortorequestfurtherexplanationsorinformation.

The machine must be used, maintained and stored in accordance with the operating conditions described in this manual. Other operating conditions not

described in this manual, or described incompletely (i.e. not fully clear due to the user’s level of knowledge or poor familiarity with the language used), must

neverbeadopted,astheserepresent“improperuse”oftheproduct.

Never use non-original spare parts, nor repair worn or damaged components (these must be replaced with original spare parts) or make even the smallest

modifications to the machine.The machine can be used in accordancewith local regulations, including traffic rules, only byadult operators who have suitable

professionaltrainingandmental-physicalability.

COSMO Srl

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SECTION1-IDENTIFICATIONDATA........................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.

MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATIONDATA................................................................................................................................................1-3

1.2.

MODEL IDENTIFICATIONDATA ....................................................................................................................................................................1-3

1.3.

MACHINERATINGPLATE ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-4

1.4.

DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY.................................................................................................................................................................1-5

SECTION2-GENERALPRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1.

SYMBOLS USED ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.

DEFINITIONOFOPERATORQUALIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................2-4

2.3.

OBLIGATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................2-5

2.3.1.

PURCHASER’SOBLIGATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................2-5

2.3.2.

OPERATOR’SOBLIGATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................2-5

2.4.

GENERALSAFETYANDACCIDENT-PREVENTIONRULES........................................................................................................................2-6

2.5.

WARRANTY..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-11

2.5.1.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................2-11

2.5.2.

WARRANTYEXCLUSIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................2-11

2.6.

SPECIALISTTECHNICALSERVICE............................................................................................................................................................2-12

SECTION3-SAFETYANDPREVENTION...................................................................................................................................3-1

3.1.

SAFETY.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-3

3.2.

PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................................................................3-4

3.3.

AIRBORNENOISELEVEL................................................................................................................................................................. 3-5

3.4.

VIBRATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................3-5

3.5.

RESIDUALRISKS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-6

3.5.1.

CHEMICALRISK................................................................................................................................................................................ 3-6

3.5.2.

FIREAND EXPLOSION RISK..........................................................................................................................................................................3-6

3.6.

ENVIRONMENTANDPOLLUTION.................................................................................................................................................................3-7

3.7.

HOWTOAVOID INJURIESANDACCIDENTS...............................................................................................................................................3-8

3.7.1.

GENERALWARNINGS...................................................................................................................................................................... 3-8

3.7.2.

CHECKS BEFORE USE..................................................................................................................................................................................3-8

3.7.3.

CHECKS DURING USE...................................................................................................................................................................................3-9

3.8.

TERMSAND SYMBOLSON THESTICKERS.................................................................................................................................................3-9

3.8.1.

DESCRIPTIONANDPOSITIONOFTHESTICKERS...................................................................................................................................3-10

SECTION4-GENERALDESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................4-1

4.1.

OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.2.

INTENDEDUSE................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-5

4.3.

IMPROPERUSE................................................................................................................................................................................ 4-6

4.4.

TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................4-7

4.4.1.

MODELS............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-8

4.5.

MAINCOMPONENTS...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-10

4.6.

CONTROLDEVICES.....................................................................................................................................................................................4-12

4.7.

PROTECTIONDEVICES...............................................................................................................................................................................4-14

4.8.

OPTIONALDEVICES....................................................................................................................................................................................4-16

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SECTION5-HANDLINGANDINSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................5-1

5.1.

HANDLING:LOADINGANDUNLOADING........................................................................................................................................ 5-3

5.2.

ASSEMBLINGCOMPONENTSANDACCESSORIES....................................................................................................................................5-4

5.2.1.

ASSEMBLINGTHE HOPPERSIDES ANDEXTENSIONS.............................................................................................................................5-5

5.2.2.

DRIVESHAFT.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

5.2.2.1.

DRIVESHAFT CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................5-7

5.2.2.2.

SHORTENINGTHEDRIVESHAFTTOTHECORRECTLENGTH...............................................................................................................5-8

5.2.2.3.

DISCONNECTINGTHEDRIVE SHAFT........................................................................................................................................................5-10

5.2.3.

HYDRAULICCONNECTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................5-11

5.2.3.1.

CONNECTINGANDDISCONNECTINGTHEHYDRAULICHOSES............................................................................................................5-12

5.2.4.

SPREADER DISCS........................................................................................................................................................................................5-14

5.2.4.1.

DISTRIBUTOR BLADES................................................................................................................................................................................5-16

5.2.5.

WHEELSFORTRANSPORTANDPARKING(Optional) ................................................................................................................. 5-21

5.2.6.

TAILLIGHTS(OPZIONALE)............................................................................................................................................................ 5-23

5.2.7.

ROADSAFETYKIT(Optional)......................................................................................................................................................... 5-24

5.2.8.

MOBILEFOCUSERFORBOUNDARYSPREADING (OPTIONAL)..............................................................................................................5-28

5.2.9.

MOBILEFOCUSERFORCENTRALBOUNDARYSPREADING(OPTIONAL)............................................................................................5-29

5.2.10.

HOPPER DISCHARGEHOSE(OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................................5-30

5.2.11.

LONGLIFEDISCSKITWITHVHWWEARPROTECTIONTREATMENT....................................................................................................5-32

5.2.12.

MUDGUARDS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-32

5.2.13.

TARPAULINCOVER(OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................................. 5-33

5.2.14.

MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERKIT,MODELECSSYFERTI-STEMFOR34..................................................................................................5-34

5.3.

VERIFYING SUITABILITYOFTHETRACTOR.............................................................................................................................................5-35

5.3.1.

CALCULATIONOFTHE FRONT BALLAST..................................................................................................................................................5-35

5.4.

CONNECTING TOTHE TRACTOR...............................................................................................................................................................5-37

5.5.

DISCONNECTINGFROM THE TRACTOR...................................................................................................................................................5-42

5.6.

ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................................................................................... 5-44

5.6.1.

ADJUSTINGSPREADINGHEIGHT..............................................................................................................................................................5-45

5.6.2.

ADJUSTINGDELIVERYOFTHEPRODUCTTOBESPREAD(METERINGDEVICE)................................................................................5-47

5.6.2.1.

ADJUSTINGSPREADQUANTITYFORMACHINESWITHOUTON-BOARDCOMPUTER........................................................................5-48

5.6.2.2.

ADJUSTING SPREAD QUANTITY FOR MACHINES WITH ON-BOARD COMPUTER (OPTIONAL)...................................................................................5-49

5.6.2.3.

SETTING THE FLOWRATE..........................................................................................................................................................................5-51

5.6.2.4.

FERTILIZER-FLOWCALCULATION(KG/MIN)............................................................................................................................... 5-54

5.6.2.5.

FERTILIZER-DOSECALCULATION(KG/HA)................................................................................................................................. 5-54

5.6.3.

ADJUSTINGWORKINGWIDTH...................................................................................................................................................... 5-55

5.6.4.

ADJUSTINGSPREAD (SHAPE,WIDTHANDDIRECTION).........................................................................................................................5-55

5.6.4.1.

ADJUSTING THE POSITION WHERE THE PRODUCT DROPS ONTO THE SPREADER DISCS.......................................................................................................5-56

5.6.4.2.

ADJUSTINGTHEDISTRIBUTOR BLADES..................................................................................................................................................5-58

5.6.5.

ADJUSTABLE SPREADING..........................................................................................................................................................................5-61

5.6.6.

ADJUSTINGTHEMOBILEFOCUSERFORBOUNDARYSPREADING(OPTIONAL) ................................................................................5-62

5.6.7.

ADJUSTING THE MOBILE FOCUSER FOR CENTRAL BOUNDARY SPREADING (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................................................5-63

5.6.8.

ADJUSTMENTOFTHESPREADER WITHANEWFERTILISERTYPE......................................................................................................5-64

5.6.8.1.

FERTILIZERTHATCAN BE SPREADER .....................................................................................................................................................5-64

5.6.8.2.

NEWFERTILIZER .........................................................................................................................................................................................5-65

5.6.8.3.

SPREADING TEST........................................................................................................................................................................................5-66

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SECTION6-USINGTHEMACHINE............................................................................................................................................6-1

6.1.

BEFORE USING THEMACHINE ....................................................................................................................................................................6-3

6.2.

GENERAL CHECKS........................................................................................................................................................................................6-3

6.3.

FILLINGTHEHOPPER...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

6.4.

SPREADING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-6

6.4.1.

SPREADING AROUND EDGES, ON BOUNDARIES AND ON BOUNDARIES WITH WATERCOURSES..............................................................................................6-7

6.4.2.

STEP-BY-STEPSUMMARY(WORKING PROCEDURES) ............................................................................................................................6-8

6.5.

OPERATOR’SDRIVINGTECHNIQUE(DRIVINGONTHEFIELD)..............................................................................................................6-10

6.6.

EMPTYING THEHOPPER............................................................................................................................................................................6-12

6.7.

RULESFORDRIVINGONROADS...............................................................................................................................................................6-13

6.8.

MALFUNCTION,CAUSE AND REMEDY......................................................................................................................................................6-15

6.9.

PARKING ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-17

6.10.

PUTTING THEMACHINEBACKIN SERVICE..............................................................................................................................................6-20

6.11.

DISMANTLINGTHEMACHINE........................................................................................................................................................ 6-20

SECTION7-MAINTENANCEANDPRESERVATION .................................................................................................................7-1

7.1.

RECOMMENDEDMAINTENANCESTRATEGYAND AUTHORISEDOPERATORS....................................................................................7-4

7.1.1.

CLEANINGANDWASHING............................................................................................................................................................... 7-4

7.1.2.

VISUALINSPECTIONOFMAINTENANCECONDITIONSANDRELIABILITY..............................................................................................7-6

7.2.

MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................................7-8

7.2.1.

ROUTINEMAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................................................................7-8

7.2.1.1.

GREASE THETRANSMISSION CHAIN........................................................................................................................................................7-10

7.2.2.

UNSCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.......................................................................................................................................7-11

7.2.2.1.

REPLACETHEELASTOMERICELEMENTOFTHE FLEXIBLECOUPLING ..............................................................................................7-12

7.2.3.

TORQUETOOLS...........................................................................................................................................................................................7-15

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