CZAJKOWSKI STK300 User manual

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USER MANUAL
CZAJKOWSKI STRIP TILL CULTIVATION UNIT
STK300, STK300 PLUS
The original user manual
is in the Polish language
5th edition, 06.2023 issue

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE
directives 2014/42/EU and 2004/108/EU
Producer: Czajkowski Maszyny Sp. z o.o. Sokolowo 1C, 87-400
Golub-Dobrzyn
Product name: Strip till cultivation unit STK300 and STK300 PLUS,
which is the subject of this declaration, conforms to the applicable regulations of safety and
health protection defined in directive 2006/42/EU. In order to fulfil the requirements of safety
and health protection resulting from the EU directive, the following norms and technical
specifications have been included:
The product meets requirements of the following standards: PN-EN 14018+A1, PN- ISO 730-
1+AC, ISO 2332, PN-EN ISO 4254-1, PN-EN ISO 14121, PN- EN 894-4:2010, PN-EN ISO 4413:2011,
PN-EN ISO 4414:2011
This declaration of conformity CE becomes invalid if the machine is altered or modified
without the consent of the producer.
Person authorized to
develop documentation
Maciej Czajkowski
Sokolowo, 01.05.2022 r.
Place and date
…………………………………………
(President) Maciej Czajkowski

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INTRODUCTION
A cultivation unit for strip till CZAJKOWSKI STK has been manufactured
for soil preparation before sowing. Before using the machine, read the
instruction manual in detail. The manual mustn’t be read in haste. By doing
so, the user can cause machine failure or threaten health or life of others.
It contains basic rules of conduct and the correct way to operate the
machine as well as instructions, which should be followed at all times to
ensure own safety, flawless operation of the machine, lower operating
costs as well as reliability and durability of the machine. Individuals
operating the machine must be trained, possess adequate qualifications
and read the manual carefully. Machine users must learn about the
intended use of all machine components and how to use them. Follow the
provisions of occupational safety, pay special attention to warning signs,
which failure to follow results in danger to both operators as well as the
machine. The cultivation unit for strip till is intended for usual work in the
field. The Producer does not bear responsibility for damage to the machine
resulting from use other than intended. Warranty is lost following own
repairs or modifications to themachine, negligence and useof non-original
spare parts. If you encounter problems with operating the machine, refer
to the Producer’s sales department or service.

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Table of contents
1. Service ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Consequential damages ............................................................................................................. 7
3. Safety.............................................................................................................................................. 8
4. Residual risk................................................................................................................................ 10
5. Intended use of the machine ................................................................................................... 11
6. Personnel qualifications .......................................................................................................... 11
6.1. Mounted and trailed equipment........................................................................................ 12
6.2. Fire safety regulations........................................................................................................ 13
6.3. Hydraulic system................................................................................................................. 13
7. Transportation on public roads................................................................................................. 14
8. Warranty claims ......................................................................................................................... 14
9. Danger to children ..................................................................................................................... 14
10. Warning pictograms ............................................................................................................... 15
10.1. Placement of warning pictograms................................................................................ 18
11. Technical data ........................................................................................................................ 19
12. Load calculation ..................................................................................................................... 21
13. Danger zone............................................................................................................................ 23
14. Use of fertilizers and treated seeds.................................................................................... 24
15. Identification plate................................................................................................................... 24
16. Description and design of the machine............................................................................... 25
16.1. Working sections............................................................................................................. 28
16.2. Design of the furrow opener.......................................................................................... 30
16.3. Types of chisels.............................................................................................................. 31
16.4. Tank.................................................................................................................................. 32
16.5. Setting the seed level sensor........................................................................................ 33
17. Spacing configurations for STK300 –individual seeding operations ............................. 34
17.1. 37,5 cm spacing for 8 frames of STK 300................................................................... 34
17.2. 45 cm spacing for 6 frames of STK 300...................................................................... 34
17.3. 75 cm spacing for 4 frames of STK 300...................................................................... 35
18. Spacing configurations for STK 300 PLUS - individual seeding operations.................. 35
18.1. 37,5 cm spacing for 8 frames of STK 300 PLUS....................................................... 35
18.1. 45 cm spacing for 6 frames of STK 300 PLUS.......................................................... 36
18.2. 75 cm spacing for 6 frames of STK 300 PLUS.......................................................... 36
19. Attaching and detaching the working sections................................................................... 37

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20. Changing the spacing of working sections......................................................................... 39
21. Hydraulic system..................................................................................................................... 42
22. Lightning................................................................................................................................... 45
23. Function-describing pictograms............................................................................................ 45
24. Handling of the machine........................................................................................................ 46
24.1. Preparation of the machine........................................................................................... 46
24.2. Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 46
24.3. Maintenance and adjustment of the distributor head................................................ 47
24.4. Maintenance of the hydraulic system.......................................................................... 47
24.5. Using the air blower........................................................................................................ 48
24.6. Changing the number of rows....................................................................................... 50
24.7. Connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor............................................................ 51
24.8. Connecting the hydraulic hoses to the STK unit........................................................ 52
24.9. Reducing pressure in working parts ............................................................................ 53
24.10. Opening –closing the tarpaulin.................................................................................... 54
24.11. Setting the three-point linkage hooks.......................................................................... 55
24.12. Folding –unfolding of coulter beams........................................................................... 56
24.13. Operating the three-point linkage................................................................................. 57
24.14. Emergency mode for electronic controls..................................................................... 58
24.15. External hydraulic system.............................................................................................. 59
25. Seeder device ......................................................................................................................... 61
25.1. Sowing shafts.................................................................................................................. 62
25.2. Seeding and fertilizing characteristic tables ............................................................... 64
25.3. Replacing the sowing shaft........................................................................................... 76
25.4. Gears................................................................................................................................ 78
25.5. Adjusting the scraper...................................................................................................... 79
25.6. Adjusting the limiter........................................................................................................ 80
25.7. Tensioner......................................................................................................................... 81
25.8. Gust attachment.............................................................................................................. 82
25.9. Maintenance of the seeder............................................................................................ 83
26. Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 84
27. Technical maintenance.......................................................................................................... 86
28. Attaching the machine to the tractor.................................................................................... 86
29. Detaching the machine from the tractor.............................................................................. 87
30. Attaching the STK unit to the PS attachment or a precision seeder ............................. 87

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31. Configurations......................................................................................................................... 88
31.1. Transport position........................................................................................................... 88
31.2. Working position ............................................................................................................. 89
32. Adjustments............................................................................................................................. 90
32.1. Adjusting fertilizer application depth............................................................................ 90
32.2. Adjusting the spreading and breaking discs............................................................... 91
32.3. Adjusting the cutting disc............................................................................................... 92
32.4. Adjusting the toothed closing discs.............................................................................. 92
33. Long-term storage of the machine....................................................................................... 93
34. Transportation......................................................................................................................... 93
35. Disassembly and disposal..................................................................................................... 93
36. Responsibility of the producer .............................................................................................. 94
37. Warranty................................................................................................................................... 94
38. Useful tools.............................................................................................................................. 95
39. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 96

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1. Service
Our company has used its best efforts to ensure that you are fully satisfied with our
work together and further use of our products. If you encounter any problems, we
recommend direct contact with our company’s service or our distributor. In order to
solve the problem as fast as possible, we’d like you to prepare the following details:
•full name and address;
•model and serial number of the machine;
•problem description;
•purchase date, hours or hectares worked.
2. Consequential damages
Despite the correct use of the machine, failures caused by the following factors may
occur:
•used wearing parts;
•damage resulting from external factors;
•failure to follow the user manual;
•excessive driving speed;
•neglected maintenance or its performance by an untrained individual;
•overload of the machine;
•incorrect setting of the machine (failure to follow instructions about settings,
incorrect installation);
The machine must be supervised during use and checked for correct working. The
company does not bear responsibility for consequential damages caused by mistakes
resulting from incorrect handling, driving or transportation. Claims for damages that do
not occur within the machine are automatically rejected.

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3. Safety
Fig. 1. Pictogram NK0005
This user manual contains safety instructions and warnings that apply to all chapters.
Machines have been designed and constructed according to the modern technical
requirements and recognized safety regulations. However, threats to third parties,
health and property of the user, as well as materiallosses and damage to the machine,
may still occur while operating the machine regardless of kept caution. Before starting
work, read and follow bits of information and instructions of this user manual.
Safety regulations:
1. Apart from the instructions of this manual, you also must follow the occupational
health and safety regulations.
2. It is forbidden to allow minors and individuals under the influence of alcohol or
narcotics to operate the machine.
3. It is forbidden for third parties and animals to be present inside the working zone
of the machine.
4. Warnings (stick-on labels) placed on the machine help in avoiding accidents and
provide instructions about safety of the user and third parties.
5. While using public roads you must follow the provisions of the applicable Traffic
Code.
6. Before starting work, familiarize yourself with all systems, operating elements and
their workings.
7. The operator’s clothing shouldn’t be too loose otherwise the moving parts of the
machine may pull it in.
8. Check each time whether the tractor and the machine are correctly attached
before starting them and whether they’re safe for driving and working.
9. Before moving from the starting place, check the nearest surroundings of the
machine and the tractor for unauthorized people. Pay attention to proper visibility.
ATTENTION Presence of children in the vicinity of the unit (especially
in the field) is dangerous. Children should be under the supervision of a
caregiver, parents or another adult !!!

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10.It's forbidden to stay on the machine while it’s working and when it’s being
transported.
11.Keep extreme caution when attaching/detaching the seeder to/from the tractor.
12.Before attaching the seeder check if the front axle of the tractor has sufficient
load.
13.Strictly follow rules for axle loads, allowable total weight and transport loads.
14.Before driving out to a public road check if light signals work (headlights,
reflective lights) and are placed in accordance to the requirements set forth in
the provisions of the Traffic Code.
15.All wires (hoses, cables...) must be fixed in such a way that eliminates all
possibilities of unexpected disconnection, because such unexpected
disconnection may cause accidents or damage.
16.Before driving out to a public road, the machine must be in its transport position.
17.Never leave the operator’s cabin while driving the tractor.
18.Speed and the way of driving the tractor must always be suitable for terrain and
road conditions. Sudden changes of driving direction should be avoided at all
times and in all circumstances.
19.While turning, consider a greater scope of deviation and an increased weight of
the machines.
20.It’s forbidden to stay in the working zone of the machine and the tractor.
21.Each time before driving the machine, check whether all protective equipment is
in good working condition.
22.Pay attention to crush hazard zones, especially those remotely and hydraulically
operated.
23.Start the hydraulic folding of the frame only when there aren’t any people in the
deviation zone.
24.Before leaving the tractor cabin, lower the machine to the ground, turn off the
engine, remove the key from the ignition and make sure that all spinning elements
have stopped.
25.You mustn’t stay between the tractor and the attached machine before pulling
the parking brake or placing anti-roll chocks under the tractor wheels.
26.The folded frame and the lifting system must be secured in the transport position
27.Track markers must be locked in the transport position.
28.Before carrying out any activities around the machine, make sure that it won’t start
on its own.
29.Do not use a jack or a lift to lift the filled machine.
30.Keep the machine clean to avoid fire hazards.
31.Pay attention to danger zones near the rotating elements of the machine.
32.You must be outside the danger zone while, starting, operating, folding or
unfolding the machine.
33.Do not place undesirable objects when filling the tank.
34.Before filling the machine, check if the fertilizer and seed chambers are empty
and free of dirt and any foreign bodies.

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35.Follow the given quantities when filling the seeder.
36.During each break, the machine drive should be turned off.
37.It’s forbidden to enter the fertilizer/seed chamber while the tank is being filled.
38.The hydraulic system is a high-pressure system. The escaping liquid may get
through the skin and cause serious harm. If you suffer any injuries, immediately
see a doctor.
39.There are pressure accumulators inside the hydraulic system. It’s forbidden to
modify and open them. Before maintenance, remove the pressure from the
hydraulic system. After emptying, there’s gas pressure in the tank.
40.Use only telescopic shafts with CE marking allowed by the producer of the
machine.
41.Anti-slip mats should be replaced with new ones if they are damaged or after a
maximum of 5 years of using the machine. New anti-slip mat strips must be at
least 5 cm wide.
4. Residual risk
The Czajkowski Maszyny Company has made its best to limit the risk of an accident.
However, there’s still some residual risk, which may lead to an accident if you don’t
follow the instructions:
•read the user manual carefully;
•operate the machine cautiously and without haste;
•don’t put your hands into forbidden places;
•secure the machine against children;
•don't stay in the vicinity of the machine while it’s working;
•keep a safe distance from dangerous places;
•have the machine maintained and repaired solely by qualified individuals;
•have the machine operated by individuals familiar with the user manual.
You can eliminate residual risk by following the above-presented instructions. The
most frequent mistakes while operating the machine include:
•using the machine for purposes other than intended;
•having an untrained person operate it;
•having a person under the influence of alcohol or narcotics operate it;
•performing diagnostics while the machine is working;
•maintaining and cleaning the machine when its engine is running;
•staying outside the tractor cabin while the machine is working;
•staying between the tractor and the machine while attaching them or while the
machine is working.