Farmet SOFTER 8 8 PS User manual

SOFTER
88 PPSS |1111 PPSS
Edition: 5Effective from: 01.01.2023
FARMET a.s.
Jiřinková 276
552 03 Česká Skalice, CZ
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
IČ: 46504931
DIĆ: CZ46504931
www.farmet.cz
e-mail: [email protected]
OPERATING MANUAL
SSOOFFTTEERR
88 PPSS |1111 PPSS

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Prepared by: Technical Department, Farmet a.s.
on 16.01.2023, changes reserved

PREFACE
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PREFACE
Dear customer,
The agricultural machine you have purchased is a high-quality product of Farmet a.s. Česká Skalice.
You can fully utilise the advantages of your machine after thoroughly studying the operating manual.
The serial number of the machine is punched on the production label and written in the operating
manual (Your Machine Characteristics). This machine serial number must be stated whenever ordering spare
parts for possible repairs. The production label is located on the frame .
Use only spare parts for these machines according to the Spare parts catalogue officially issued by
the manufacturer, Farmet a.s. Česka Skalice.
Possibilities of use of the machine
The SOFTER disc plough-harrow is intended for ploughing all types of soil up to the depth
of 120 mm (4.7 in).
Your Machine Characteristics :
MACHINE TYPE :
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER :
SPECIAL DESIGN OR ACCESSORIES :

PREFACE
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IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Contents
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Technical parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Safety statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 WORK SAFETY LABELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1 Working parts of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2.1 Closing (ball) valve function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 MACHINE ASSEMBLY AT THE CUSTOMER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8 COMMISSIONING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1 Agregation to a tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.2 Hydraulics connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.3 Folding and unfolding of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.3.1 Machine unfolding procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.3.2 Machine Folding Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9 MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.1 Sharp machine projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10.1 Adjusting the working depth of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.2 Drawbar for the bottom fixed hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10.3 Adjusting the longitudinal plane of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.4 Setting side deflectors and edge discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.5 Machine travelling direction at work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11 MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
11.1 Maintenance plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.2 Machine lubrication shedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12 MACHINE STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
13 ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
14 MACHINE DISPOSAL AFTER SERVICE LIFE EXPIRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
15 SERVICING AND WARRANTY CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
15.1 Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
15.2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

PREFACE
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MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS
1 MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS
• The machine is designed for soil ploughing up to a depth of 12 cm (4.7 in) when agricultural soil
cultivation. Another type of use exceeding the determined purpose is forbidden.
• The machine is only operated by one person – the tractor driver.
• Machine operator must not use the machine in a different way, especially:
• transport of persons and animals on the machine structure,
• transport of burdens on the machine structure,
• aggregation of the machine with another towing equipment than stated in Chapter
8.1.

MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS
1.1 Technical parameters
PARAMETERS SOFTER 8 PS SOFTER 11 PS
Working width 7,4 m (24,11 ft) 10,7 m (35,5 ft)
Transport width 3 m (9,84 ft)
Transport height 4 m (13,12 ft)
Machine total length 5,9 m (19,36 ft)
Working depth 3,5–12 cm (1,38-4,72 in)
Number of discs
ø510mm (ø20in) /
ø560mm (ø22in
front 31 45
rear 30 44
Working performance 8–12 ha/h
(19,8 – 29,6 ac/h)
11–16,5 ha/h
(27,2 – 40,8 ac/h)
Towing means 200 – 300 kW
(270 – 405 HP)*
240 – 330 kW
(330 – 495 HP)*
Working speed 10–15 kph (6 - 9,5 mph)
Maximum transport speed 30 kph (18,6 mph)
Maximum slope grade 6°
Tyre dimensions - transport
Tyre pressure
500/50-17
350 kPa (51 Psi)
Machine weight 6 350 kg (13 999 lb)** 8 860 kg (19 533 lb)**
* Recommended towing means, the real towing force may significantly vary according to the processing depth, soil
conditions, land slope, working body wear and adjustment.
** Weight with the LTX roller
1.2 Safety statement
This warning sign warns about an immediate dangerous situation ending with death or
severe injury.
This warning sign warns about a dangerous situation ending with death or severe injury.
This warning sign warns about a situation that may end with a smaller or slight injury. It
also warns about dangerous actions related to the activity that could lead to an injury.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• The machine is made in accordance with the latest equipment state and approved safety
regulations. However, dangers of user or third person injury or machine damage or
creation of other material damage may arise during use.
• Use the machine only in a technically sound condition, in accordance with its purpose,
aware of possible dangers, and while adhering to the safety instructions of this operating
manua !!!
The Manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by the use of the machine that is in
contradiction with the limit parameters of the machine and with the instructions for the
use of the machine (Chapter 2 and 8). The User bears the risk.
Immediately remove especially the failures that may negatively affect safety!
• Machine operation may be performed by a person authorised by the operator under
these conditions:
• It must own a valid driver's licence of the corresponding category,
• It must be demonstrably familiarised with the safety regulations for work with the
machine and must practically master the machine operation,
• The machine may not be operated by juveniles,
• It must know the meaning of the safety signs located on the machine. Their respecting
is important for safe and reliable machine operation.
• Maintenance and servicing repairs on the machine may only be performed by a person :
• Authorised by the operator,
• Educated in the machinery field with knowledge of repairs of similar machines,
• Demonstrably familiarised with safety regulations for work with the machine,
• During a repair of a machine connected to a tractor, it must own a driver's licence of
the corresponding category.
• Machine operator must secure the safety of other persons when working with the
machine or transporting the machine.
• During machine work in the field or during transport, the operator must control the
machine from the tractor's cabin.
• The operator may enter the machine structure only with the machine at rest and blocked
against movement, namely only for these reasons:
• Adjustment of the machine working parts,
• Repair and maintenance of the machine,
• Release and securing of spherical valves of the axle,
• Securing of spherical valves of the axle before folding the side frames,
• Adjustment of the working parts of the machine after unfolding the side frames.
• When climbing on the machine, do not step on the axle tyres, rollers, discs or other
revolving parts. Those may turn and you can cause very serious injuries by the subsequent
fall.
• Any changes or modifications of machine may be performed only with written consent of
the manufacturer.
For possible damage arisen due to ignoring this instruction, the producer bears no
responsibility.
The machine must be maintained equipped with prescribed accessories and equipment
including safety marking.
All warning and safety signs must be legible and in their places. In case of damage or loss,
these signs must be immediately renewed.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• The operator must have the Operating Manual with the work safety requirements
available at any time when working with the machine.
• The operator must not consume alcohol, medicines, narcotic and hallucinogenic
substances that decrease his attention and coordination capabilities while using the
machine.
If the operator must use medicines prescribed by a physician or uses freely sold
medicines, he must be informed by a physician, whether he is capable of responsible and
safe operation of the machine under these circumstances.
Protective equipment :
For operation and maintenance, you need :
• close-fitting clothes
• protective gloves and goggles against dust and sharp
parts of the machine
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MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS
3 MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS
• The transport means designed for machine transport must have the load capacity minimally
identical with the weight of the transported machine. The total weight of the machine is stated
on the production label.
• The dimensions of the transported machine including the transport means must comply with
the valid regulations for road traffic (decrees, laws).
• The transported machine must be always fastened to the transport means so that its
spontaneous loosening could not happen.
• The carrier is responsible for damage caused by the loosening of incorrectly or insufficiently
fastened machine to the transport means.

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MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT
4 MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT
• The lifting equipment and tying means designed for handling of the machine must have their
load capacity at least identical with the weight of the handled machine.
• Machine fastening for handling may only be performed in places designed for that and
marked with self-adhesive labels showing the "chain" symbol.
• After fastening (suspending) at designated points, it is forbidden to move in the space of
possible reach of the handled machine.

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WORK SAFETY LABELS
5 WORK SAFETY LABELS
The warning safety labels protect the operating staff
The following applies in general :
• Strictly observe the warning safety labels.
• All safety instructions also apply to other users.
• If the “SAFETY LABEL” located on the machine gets damaged or destroyed, THE OPERATING STAFF
MUST REPLACE THE LABEL WITH A NEW ONE !!!
• The position, appearance and the precise meaning of the work safety labels on the machine are
defined in the following tables and the figure.
WARNING SAFETY
LABEL LABEL TEXT MACHINE
POSITION
Before handling the machine, carefully read the
operating manual.
Observe the instructions and safety regulations for
machine operation during use. P 1 H
When connecting or disconnecting, do not step
between the tractor and the machine, also do not
enter this space, if the tractor and the machine
are not at rest and the engine is not turned off. P 2 H
Stay out of reach of the drawn-up machine.
(SF4,5–6NS, SF-2,5–3,5N) P 4 H
Stay outside the reach of the tractor - agricultural
machine set, if the tractor engine is in operation. P 6 H
Secure the side frames with the connecting rod
prior to transport (4,5–6NS, SF4,5–11PS, SF9–
12PSW).
Before commencing the machine transport,
secure the axle with spherical valves against
unexpected drop (4,5–6PS, 8–11PS, 9-12PSW).
The frame of the twin roller must be secured with
the stopper for transport. (SF 2,5N—SF3,5N).
P 13 H
When folding the side frames, do not reach into
the space of the machine folding joints.
There is a danger of cutting when setting the
depth of the machine. P 20 H

WORK SAFETY LABELS
Travelling and transport on the machine structure
is strictly forbidden. P 37 H
When working and transporting the machine,
maintain safe distance from the electric
appliances P 39 H
The pressure vessel is under gas and oil pressure.
Execute disassembly and repairs only according to
the instructions in the manual. (SF-8–11PS) P 42 H
When folding and unfolding the side frames, stay
outside their reach. P 50 H
Secure the machine against unwanted movement
by positioning on its working bodies. P 52 H
Stay outside the reach of the tractor - agricultural
machine set, if the tractor engine is in operation. P 53 H
Before commencing the machine transport,
secure the axle with spherical valves against
unexpected drop. P 100 H
The shown positions of the lever and the function
of the hydraulic spherical valve located on the
piston rod. (SF4P-11PS, 9-12PSW) P 101 H
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WORK SAFETY LABELS
Fig. 1 - Location of safety labels on the machine
SOFTER 8 PS
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WORK SAFETY LABELS
SOFTER 11 PS
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DESCRIPTION
6 DESCRIPTION
The SOFTER 8 PS a 11 PS machine is constructed as semi-carried. The basic version consists of a drawbar
equipped with a three-point suspension rod, or a loop for the fixed suspension pin, a central frame with the
transportation axle and two or four side frames. There are working discs in two rows on the central and side
frames. There are rollers in the rear that compact the loosened soil.
6.1 Working parts of the machine
1 – Tractive pole with a folding leg
2 – Supporting wheel
3 – Front disc row
4 – Rear disc row
5 – Roller
6 – Transportation axle
7 – Tractive pole with a suspension bar
8 – Central frame
9 – Side frames

DESCRIPTION
6.2 Hydraulics
Hydraulic diagram of the machine SOFTER 8PS with a drawbar in the arms of the three-point
suspension
1 – Control distributor (tractor)
2 – Hydraulic coupling
3 – Closing cock
4 – Hydraulic cylinder (central roller)
5 – Hydraulic cylinder (side rollers)
6 – Hydraulic cylinder (folding side frames)
7 – Hydraulic closing valve
8 – Hydraulic cylinder (axle)
9 – Pressure gauge
10 – Pressure accumulator
Hydraulic diagram of the machine SOFTER 8 PS with a drawbar in the bottom fixed suspension
1 – Control distributor (tractor)
2 – Hydraulic coupling
3 – Closing cock
4 – Hydraulic cylinder (central roller)
5 – Hydraulic cylinder (side rollers)
6 – Hydraulic cylinder (folding side frames)
7 – Hydraulic closing valve
8 – Hydraulic cylinder (axle)
9 – Pressure gauge
10 – Pressure accumulator
11 – Hydraulic cylinder (drawbar)
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DESCRIPTION
Hydraulic diagram of the machine SOFTER 11PS with a drawbar in the arms of the three-point
suspension
1 – Control distributor (tractor)
2 – Hydraulic coupling
3 – Closing cock
4 – Hydraulic cylinder (central roller)
5 – Hydraulic cylinder (side rollers)
6 – Hydraulic cylinder (folding side frames –
central)
7 – Hydraulic closing valve
8 – Hydraulic cylinder (axle)
9 – Pressure gauge
10 – Pressure accumulator
11 – Bypass valve
12 – Hydraulic single-sided shut-off valve
13 – Return valve
14 – Hydraulic cylinder (folding side frames – side)
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DESCRIPTION
Hydraulic diagram of the machine SOFTER11 PS with a drawbar in the bottom fixed suspension
1 – Control distributor (tractor)
2 – Hydraulic coupling
3 – Closing cock
4 – Hydraulic cylinder (central roller)
5 – Hydraulic cylinder (side rollers)
6 – Hydraulic cylinder (folding side frames –
central)
7 – Hydraulic closing valve
8 – Hydraulic cylinder (axle)
9 – Pressure gauge
10 – Pressure accumulator
11 – Bypass valve
12 – Hydraulic single-sided shut-off valve
13 – Return valve
14 – Hydraulic cylinder (folding side frames – side)
15 – Hydraulic cylinder (drawbar)
Parts of the hydraulic system of the machine, which are under pressure, are forbidden to
disassemble. Hydraulic oil that penetrates the skin under high pressure causes severe injuries. In
case of injury, seek a physician immediately.
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