horsch Avatar 12.20 SW User manual

TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
60019062
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Avatar 12.20 SW

- Translation of the Original Operating Instructions -
Machine Identication
The corresponding data is to be entered into the list below upon
receiving the machine:
Serial number: ..................................................
Machine type: ...................................................
Year of construction: ........................................
Initial installation: ..............................................
Fittings: .............................................................
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Publication date of Operation Manual:
Latest change:
Address of Retailer: Name: ......................................................................
Road: ......................................................................
Town/City: ......................................................................
Tel.: ......................................................................
Customer No.:
Retailer: ......................................................................
Address of HORSCH: HORSCH Maschinen GmbH
92421 Schwandorf, Sitzenhof 1
92401 Schwandorf, Postbox 1038
Tel.: [phone] / 7143-0
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Customer No.:
HORSCH: ......................................................................
Conrmation of receipt of machinery
Warranty claims become only e󰘯ective when the 󰘰rst use of the machine is reported to HORSCH
Maschinen GmbH within a week.
At www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down-
load for this purpose (not available in all languages).
By clicking on Send – depending on the email program installed – a mail draft with the completed
form is generated automatically. Alternatively, the form can be sent as email attachment to machine.
[email protected].
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60019062 Avatar 12.20 SW05/2020

EC Declaration of Conformity
Exchangeable equipment
(Directive 2006/42/EC)
The manufacturer HORSCH Maschinen GmbH
Sitzenhof 1
D- 92421 Schwandorf
hereby declares, that the product,
Designation of machine: Drill unit
Machine type: Avatar 12 SW from serial number: 21281250
this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of
the EC directive 2006/42/EC.
For proper implementation of the health and safety requirements mentioned in the EC-directive,
the following standards and technical specications have been used:
• DIN EN ISO 4254-1 2013-10
• DIN EN 14018 2010-02
• DIN EN ISO 12100 2011-03
Schwandorf, 17/08/2016 Klaus Winkler
Place and date Documentation o󰀩cer
________________________ ________________________
M. Horsch P. Horsch
(Managing director) (Development and Design)

Table of contents
Introduction...................................................4
Foreword ........................................................4
Notes on representation .................................4
Service............................................................5
Warranty claim processing .............................5
Consequential damage...................................5
Safety and responsibility.............................6
Intended use...................................................6
Qualication of personnel...............................7
Children in danger ..........................................8
Personal protective outt................................8
Safety in tra󰀩c................................................8
Safety in operation..........................................9
Fertiliser and dressed seed ..........................12
Environmental protection..............................12
Retrotting and conversions.........................12
Care and maintenance .................................13
Danger zone.................................................14
Safety stickers ..............................................15
Commissioning...........................................18
Delivery.........................................................18
Transport ......................................................18
Installation ....................................................18
Technical data.............................................19
Type plate.....................................................21
Requirements for the tractor.........................22
Calculating the ballasting..............................23
Construction ...............................................25
Overview.......................................................25
Hydraulics.....................................................26
Identication of hydraulic hoses ...................26
Aluminium clips.............................................27
Lighting.........................................................28
Instruction stickers........................................29
Operation.....................................................30
Connecting/Parking ......................................30
Connecting ...................................................30
Transport position.........................................30
Parking .........................................................32
Wings............................................................32
Unfolding ......................................................33
Folding..........................................................33
Adjusting the drill unit ...................................34
Depth setting ................................................37
Use in the eld..............................................38
Checks..........................................................40
Pneumatic system......................................41
Fan ...............................................................41
Calibration ....................................................43
Optional equipment....................................45
Bout marker..................................................45
Care and Maintenance ...............................46
Cleaning .......................................................46
Maintenance intervals...................................47
Maintenance overview..................................48
Waste disposal ...........................................51
Appendix .....................................................52
Tightening torques........................................52
Pneumatics - hose arrangement ..................54
Index ............................................................56
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3

Introduction
Foreword
Before commissioning the machine, read and
strictly comply with the operating instructions. In
doing so, you will avoid accidents, reduce repair
costs and downtime and increase the reliability
and service life of your machine. Pay attention
to the safety notes!
HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam-
age or malfunctions resulting from failure of
complying with the operating instructions.
These operating instructions will assist you in
getting to know your machine and using it cor-
rectly for its intended purposes.
The operating instructions must be read and
strictly adhered to by all persons working on or
with the machine e.g.:
• Operation (including preparation, fault recti󰘰-
cation during work, care)
• Maintenance (maintenance, inspection)
• Transport
Trained personnel of our service and sales
partners will instruct you in the operation and
care of your machine. By submitting the ac-
knowledgement of receipt you have con󰘰rmed
proper acceptance of the machine.
The warranty period starts with the date of
delivery.
We reserve the right to alter illustrations as well
as technical data and weights contained in these
operating instructions for the purpose of improv-
ing the machine.
The illustrations in these operating instructions
show di󰘯erent versions of the implement and
di󰘯erent equipment variants.
Notes on representation
Warning notes
These operating instructions distinguish be-
tween three di󰘯erent types of warning notes.
The following signal words with warning
symbols are used:
DANGER
Highlights a danger that will lead to death or
severe injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING
Highlights a danger that may lead to death or
severe injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
Highlights a danger that can lead to injury if not
avoided.
Please read the warning notes given in these
operating instructions!
Instructions
NOTE
Identi󰘰es important notes.
Take-action instructions are indicated by arrow
points:
¾...
¾Keep the order of the instructions. Alternatively,
instructions may be numbered consecutively.
The designations right, left, front and rear apply as
seen in travel direction.
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Service
HORSCH Company would like you to be com-
pletely satisfied with your machine and our
services.
If you encounter any problems, please feel free
to contact your sales partner.
The service sta󰘯 of our sales partners and the
service employees at HORSCH will always be
available to assist you.
In order to be able to solve technical problems
as quickly as possible, we ask you kindly to
support us.
Please help the service personnel by providing
the following information to avoid unnecessary
queries.
• Customer number
• Name of customer representative
• Name and address
• Machine model and serial number
• Purchasing date and operating hours or area
performance
• Type of problem
Warranty claim
processing
Warranty claim forms must be submitted to
HORSCH through your local HORSCH sales
partner.
Consequential damage
The machine has been manufactured by
HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite
the intended use deviations in placing quantity
up to total failure may be caused by e.g.:
• damage caused by external in󰘱uences
• wear of wear items
• missing or damaged cultivation tools
• Incorrect travel speeds
• incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect connec-
tion, non-observance of setting tables)
• Disregard of the operating instructions
• neglect and improper care and maintenance
Therefore, it is crucial to always check your ma-
chine before and during use for correct operation
and adequate application accuracy.
Compensation claims for damages that have
not occurred on the machine are excluded. This
also means that any liability for consequential
damages caused by travel and operating faults
is excluded.
5

Safety and
responsibility
The following warnings and safety notes apply
to all sections in these operating instructions.
The machine has been built in accordance with
latest technical standards and generally ac-
cepted safety regulations. However, risks for
life and limb of the operator or third parties and
impairment of the machine or other material as-
sets can occur during use.
Please read and comply with the following safety
notes, before you start to use the machine!
Intended use
The machine is intended for metering and plac-
ing seed as well as 󰘱owable fertiliser on agri-
cultural areas. The intended use also includes
taking note of and observing the notes and in-
structions given in these operating instructions,
observing all pictograms and warnings on the
machine, observing all maintenance and repair
intervals and complying with the de󰘰ned techni-
cal limits and areas of application.
When participating with the machine in public
road tra󰘲c, the respective national registration
and tra󰘲c law must also be complied with.
Any other kind of use of the machine contradict-
ing the above, are considered not as intended,
especially:
• connecting/attachment to an agricultural trac-
tor that is not suitable
• using the machine as a means of transport
• operating the machine while persons are still
in the danger zone (this includes in particular
transport rides on the machine)
• carrying out maintenance and/or repair work
on a machine that has not been shut down or
is not secured against restarting
HORSCH does not assume any liability for
damages resulting from the unintended use of
the machine.
Spare parts
Genuine spare parts and accessories from
HORSCH have been specially designed for this
machine.
Spare parts and accessories which are not de-
livered by us have not been tested or approved
by us.
Installation or use of non-original HORSCH
products may have a detrimental effect on
speci󰘰c design features of the machine and
impair the safety of machine operators and the
machine itself.
HORSCH will not assume liability whatsoever for
damage resulting from the use of non-original
parts and accessories.
If the component to be replaced is marked with
a safety sticker, these stickers must also be
ordered and attached to the spare part.
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Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are a part of the
machine!
Failure to comply with the operating instruc-
tions can result in severe or even fatal physical
injuries.
¾Read and follow the corresponding sections
in the operating instructions before starting
work.
¾Store the operating instructions and keep for
future use.
¾Pass the operating instructions on to a later
user.
Qualication of personnel
Unintended use of the machine can lead to se-
vere or even fatal physical injuries. In order to
prevent accidents, each person involved in work
with the machine must meet the following general
minimum requirements:
¾The person must be physically able to keep
the machine under control.
¾The person is able to perform work with the
machine safely within the scope of these op-
erating instructions.
¾The person is acquainted with the function of
the machine within the scope of its work and
is able to assess and avoid any work related
dangers. The person is able to recognize and
avoid work-related dangers.
¾The person has understood the operating
instructions and is able to implement the in-
formation given in the operating instructions
accordingly.
¾The person is fully familiar with the safe opera-
tion of the vehicle.
¾The person knows all applicable road tra󰘲c
regulations and is in possession of a valid
driving permit for road travel.
¾A person being instructed must only work with
or on the machine under the supervision of
an experienced person.
The owner of the machine must
¾Regulate the area of responsibility, compe-
tence and monitoring of personnel.
¾if necessary, train and instruct the personnel.
¾make the operating instructions accessible for
the machine operator.
¾ensure that the operator has read and under-
stood the operating instructions.
Groups of operators
Persons who work with the machine must have
been trained for the di󰘯erent activities involved.
Instructed operators
These persons must have been trained for
their respective activities by the owner or other
quali󰘰ed experts. This refers to the following
activities:
• Road transportation
• Application and set-up work
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting and repair
Operators trained by HORSCH
Furthermore, for certain activities the corre-
sponding personnel must have been trained by
service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to
the following activities:
• Loading and transport
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting and repair
• Disposal
Certain work concerning maintenance and repair
must only be carried out by an expert workshop.
Such work is identi󰘰ed with the additional com-
ment Workshop work.
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Children in danger
Children are not able to assess dangers and may
behave unpredictably. Children are therefore
especially endangered:
¾Keep children away from the machine.
¾Especially before driving o󰘯 and before trig-
gering machine movements you must make
sure that the danger zone is free of children.
¾Shut down the tractor before leaving it.
Children can trigger dangerous machine
movements. An insu󰘲ciently secured ma-
chine parked without being attended poses
a danger for playing children!
Personal protective outt
Missing or incomplete protective equipment
increases the risk of health damage. Personal
protective equipment includes, e.g.:
¾Tight 󰘰tting clothes / protective clothing, pos-
sibly a hair net
¾Safety shoes
¾Safety gloves
¾Safety goggles to protect the eyes against
dust or spray, when working with fertiliser or
liquid fertiliser (follow the instructions of the
fertiliser manufacturer)
¾Respirator masks and protective gloves when
handling dressing or dressed seed (follow
the safety data sheets of the pickling agent
manufacturers)
¾Determine the personal protective equipment
for the corresponding work assignment.
¾Provide effective protective equipment in
proper condition.
¾Never wear rings, bracelets or other jewellery.
Safety in tra󰀩c
DANGER
No passengers are allowed to ride on the
machine!
¾Pay attention to the permissible transport
widths and heights. Pay attention to the trans-
port height when passing under bridges and
low hanging overhead power lines.
¾Do not exceed the permissible axle load, tyre
load bearing capacity and total weight, in or-
der to ensure su󰘲cient steering and braking
capabilities.
The weight of the tractor must at least be
equivalent to the curb weight of the machine.
The front axle must be loaded with at least
20 % of the tractor weight.
¾For machines without brake select the weight
of the tractor and the speed so that the ma-
chine can be managed securely under all
conditions. Remember the extended breaking
distance.
For road transport the machine must be set to
transport position. The machine must have been
folded up and secured, see chapter Folding and
Connecting and Transport position.
¾Clean soil from the folding areas before fold-
ing up. Otherwise there could be damage to
the mechanics.
¾If present: Secure the hydraulic cylinders on
undercarriage and drawbar in transport posi-
tion against uncontrolled movements using
aluminium clips, see chapters Connecting and
Transport position.
¾Assemble lighting, warning and protective
features and check the function.
¾Before road travel clean the entire machine
from picked up dirt.
Handling is a󰘯ected by the connected equip-
ment.
¾Consider the wide overhang and the centrifu-
gal mass of the implement as well as the 󰘰lling
capacities, especially when cornering.
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Raised machine (Three-point hydraulics):
¾Consider the limited stability and steering
capability of the tractor.
For transport on public roads, only drive
with empty seed hopper.
For transport on public roads pay atten-
tion to the permissible top speed men-
tioned in the type approval!
The speci󰘰cations in the type approval
document or in the technical data are
decisive for the design dependent top
speed.
Always match the travel mode to the
road conditions to avoid accidents and
damage to the undercarriage.
Consider your personal abilities, carriage
way, tra󰘲c, sight and weather conditions.
Safety in operation
Commissioning
The operational safety of the machine cannot be
guaranteed without orderly performed commis-
sioning. This can lead to accidents with severe
or even fatal physical injuries.
¾The machine must only be put into operation
after receiving instructions by employees of
the authorized dealer or a HORSCH em-
ployee.
¾The machine registration form must be com-
pleted and returned to HORSCH.
All protective features and safety equipment,
such as detachable protective devices (wheel
chocks, etc.), must be correctly in place and
reliably functioning before the machine is put
into operation.
¾Check nuts and bolts, especially the ones on
wheels and cultivation tools regularly for tight
󰘰t and retighten if necessary.
¾Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals,
see maintenance overview.
Damage to the machine
Damage to the machine can impair the op-
erational safety of the machine and cause
accidents. This can lead to severe or even fatal
physical injuries.
The following machine parts are particularly
important for safety:
¾Hydraulics
¾Brakes (if available)
¾Connecting features
¾Protective features
¾Lighting
If in doubt about the safety-relevant status of
the machine, e.g. in case of leaking operating
󰘱uids, visible damage or unexpected changes
in travel behaviour:
¾Immediately shut down and secure the ma-
chine.
¾If possible, locate and rectify the faults by fol-
lowing these operating instructions.
¾Rectify possible causes for damage (e.g. re-
move coarse dirt and tighten loose screws).
¾Have damage that could a󰘯ect safety and
that cannot be recti󰘰ed by you recti󰘰ed by a
quali󰘰ed expert workshop.
Coupling and uncoupling
Faulty coupling of the machine to the pulling tool
of the tractor causes dangers, which could result
in severe accidents.
¾Strictly comply with all operating instructions:
• These operating instructions (chapter Con-
necting, Transport position and Parking)
• Operating instructions of the tractor
¾Exercise special caution when reversing the
tractor. Never stand between tractor and
machine.
¾Only park the machine on a 󰘰rm and level sur-
face. Before unhitching the towed machine,
lower it to the ground.
¾Secure the machine against rolling away.
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Hydraulics
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
The machine's hydraulics has several functions,
which can cause injury to persons or damage to
the machine if operated incorrectly:
• Escaping 󰘱uid may penetrate the skin.
• Hydraulically supported machine parts may
drop.
• Hydraulic components may be 󰘱ung away.
Pressurised hydraulic hoses may whip about
when detaching them.
¾Do not connect hydraulic hoses to the tractor
before both the hydraulics on machine and
tractor are de-pressurised.
¾Lower all hydraulically lifted parts (e.g. wings,
packer, undercarriage, etc.) to the ground
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system. Depressurise the hydraulics on the
tractor and implement side.
¾The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Check all lines, hoses and screwed con-
nections regularly for leaks and any visible
external damage!
¾Use only appropriate means when searching
for leaks. Repair any damage immediately!
Oil sprays can cause injuries and 󰘰re!
¾Power sockets and connectors on the hydrau-
lic connections should be marked in order to
exclude operating errors.
¾In the case of injury, contact a doctor imme-
diately!
¾Secure and lock the control unit on the tractor
if not in use!
¾Replace hydraulic hoses at the latest after six
years, see Maintenance overview.
Pressure accumulator
The hydraulic system is equipped with pressure
accumulators.
Observe the regulations applying at the location
of use during operation. The owner is solely
responsible for complying with them.
¾Do not open or work (welding, soldering, drill-
ing) on pressure accumulators. Even when
empty, the tanks are still preloaded by gas
pressure.
¾Maintenance and repair work on the pres-
sure accumulator must only be carried out by
trained and quali󰘰ed personnel.
Maintenance and repair work on the pressure
accumulator must only be carried out by trained
and quali󰘰ed personnel.
Overhead lines
When unfolding or folding the wings, the ma-
chine may reach the height of overhead lines.
Possible voltage 󰘱ashover to the machine may
cause fatal electric shock or 󰘰re.
¾Keep a safe distance to electric high voltage
power lines with the wings folded and when
unfolding or folding the wings.
¾Do not unfold or fold the wings in the vicinity
of pylons and power lines.
¾Never leave or access the machine under
overhead lines to avoid possible risks of
electric shock or voltage 󰘱ashover.
What to do in case of voltage ashover
Voltage 󰘱ashover generates high electric volt-
ages on the outside of the machine. This results
in extreme voltage di󰘯erences at the ground
around the machine. Wide strides, laying on the
ground or supporting yourself with your hands
on the ground can cause life-threatening electric
currents (pace voltage).
¾Do not leave the cabin.
¾Do not touch any metal objects.
¾Do not create a conductive connection to
ground.
¾Warn persons: DO NOT come near the
machine. Electric voltages at the ground can
cause severe electric shock.
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¾Wait for professional rescuers. The overhead
power line needs to be switched o󰘯.
If persons need to leave the cabin despite the
voltage 󰘱ashover, e.g. in case of a potential life-
threatening risk of 󰘰re:
¾Jump away from the machine. Ensure a safe
stand when jumping. Do not touch the outside
of the machine.
¾Move away from the machine with short step-
ping strides.
PTO-shaft / propshaft
Persons can be caught, pulled in and seriously
injured by the rotating PTO-shaft or propshaft.
Before switching on the PTO-shaft:
¾Always make sure that the PTO-shaft guard
is in place and fully functional.
¾Make sure that the chosen rotary speed and
the sense of rotation of the propshaft or PTO-
shaft correspond with the permissible values
for the machine.
¾Make sure that no persons are inside the dan-
ger zone around the PTO-shaft or propshaft.
Never switch on or couple the PTO-shaft while
the tractor motor is shut down.
¾Shut down the PTO-shaft if the angles are too
large. The machine could become damaged.
Parts may be thrown o󰘯 and injure persons.
¾Switch o󰘯 the PTO-shaft if it is no longer
needed.
¾Ensure su󰘲cient overlapping of pro󰘰le tube
and PTO-shaft guard.
¾Allow PTO-shaft locks to click into place.
¾Secure the PTO-shaft guard with chains
against rotating.
¾Before assembly/disassembly of the prop-
shaft as well as before all interventions on
the machine:
Uncouple the PTO-shaft (shut o󰘯 from the
tractor cab), switch o󰘯 the tractor engine, pull
o󰘯 the ignition key and wait until all parts have
come to a standstill.
¾Follow the operating instructions for the
propshaft.
Technical limiting values
If the technical limiting values of the machine
are not complied with, the machine may sustain
damage. This can lead to accidents with severe
or even fatal physical injuries.
The following technical limiting values are of
particular importance for safety:
• permissible total weight
• maximum axle loads
• maximum drawbar load
• top speed
See chapter Technical data, type plate and type
approval.
¾Also pay attention to the max. permitted loads
for the tractor.
Use in the eld
DANGER
No passengers are allowed to ride on the
machine!
¾Check the area immediately around the ma-
chine (for children!) before driving o󰘯 and
commissioning the machine. Ensure su󰘲cient
visibility.
¾Check the condition of the cultivation tools
and their mounting before use.
¾Ensure su󰘲cient stability of the machine in
case of longitudinal or transverse inclination
when working in uneven terrain. Pay attention
to the limiting values for the tractor.
¾Do not remove any of the mandatory and
supplied protective devices.
¾Stay clear of the operating range of hydrauli-
cally operated parts.
¾Do not drive backwards with the machine
lowered. The components have only been
designed for forward travel in the 󰘰eld and
may be damaged when reversing.
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Changing equipment / wear items
¾Only pulling tools may be attached that meet
the technical requirements according to these
operating instructions.
HORSCH does not assume any liability for
damages resulting from the attachment of
non-󰘰tting pulling tools as well as incorrect
mounting.
¾For machines with valid type approval only
pulling tools may be attached that are covered
by the type approval. Attaching pulling tools
not covered by the type approval will void the
registration.
¾Secure the machine against unintended roll-
ing away!
¾Secure raised frame parts you have to work
under with suitable supports!
¾Caution! Danger of injury caused by projecting
parts (e.g. coulters)!
¾Assume ergonomic working postures with any
assembly work.
Do not use packer tyres or other rotating parts
to climb on the machine. These could rotate and
you could be seriously injured by falling down.
Fertiliser and dressed
seed
Inappropriate handling of fertiliser and dressed
seed can cause poisoning and death.
¾Follow the information given in the safety data
sheet of the manufacturer. If necessary, ask
the dealer for the safety data sheet or safety
notes.
¾Determine and provide the personal protective
out󰘰t as speci󰘰ed by the manufacturer.
Environmental protection
Operating materials such as hydraulic oil, lubri-
cants, etc. can damage the environment and the
health of persons.
¾Do not allow operating materials to drain out
into the environment.
¾Pick up drained operating materials with ab-
sorbent material or sand, 󰘰ll it into a leak tight
container and dispose of in accordance with
statutory regulations.
Retrotting and
conversions
Structural changes not approved by HORSCH
may a󰘯ect the functionality and operational
safety of the machine and will void any warranty
claim.
HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and
limb as well as property damages resulting from
unapproved retro󰘰tting and conversions.
¾Do not perform any structural changes to the
pulling tool of the machine.
¾Do not make any structural changes or ex-
tensions to the machine that have not been
approved by HORSCH.
¾Modi󰘰cations and extensions approved by
HORSCH are only to be performed at an au-
thorized workshop or by an operator who has
been trained by HORSCH for this purpose.
¾Comply with country-speci󰘰c instructions for
weights, weight distribution and dimensions.
For equipment in󰘱uencing the weight or weight
distribution the regulations concerning towing
facility, support and axle load must be checked
and complied with.
For machines without brakes a brake system
may need to be retro󰘰tted if the permissible
weight limits are exceeded.
In case of changes concerning data mentioned
on the type plate, a new type plate with updated
data must be attached.
In case of changes which concern the data in
the type approval, this type approval needs to
be renewed.
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Care and maintenance
Inappropriate care and maintenance put the
operational safety of the machine at risk. This
can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal
physical injuries.
¾Conform to prescribed schedules for repetitive
tests or inspections.
¾Service the machine according to the
maintenance plan, see chapter Care and
maintenance.
¾Only perform the work described in these
operating instructions.
¾Before starting maintenance and service work
park the machine on level and 󰘰rm ground and
secure it against rolling away.
¾Depressurise the hydraulic system and lower
or support the implement.
¾Prior to working on the electrical system,
disconnect it from the electric current supply.
¾When performing welding work on the ma-
chine, disconnect the cables from computers
and other electronic components. The ground
connection must be as close as possible to
the welding point.
¾Before cleaning the machine with high-pres-
sure cleaner cover all openings, which should
stay clear of water, steam or cleaning agents
for reasons of safety or operation. Do not aim
the water jet directly on electric or electronic
parts, on bearings or the fan.When using high
pressure cleaning equipment or steam jet, you
should always keep at least 50 cm distance
from the machine parts.
¾Hopper, metering units, hoses and coulters
are contaminated with fertilisers and dressed
seed. Wear suitable protective out󰘰t when
cleaning. Avoid contact and do not breath
the exhaust air.
¾After cleaning, check all hydraulic lines for
leaks and loose connections.
¾Check for cha󰘰ng and signs of damage. Rem-
edy any faults immediately!
¾Screw connections loosened for the purpose
of care and maintenance work must be
retighten after work is completed.
¾Do not clean new machines with a steam jet
of a high-pressure cleaner. The paint takes
approx. 3 months to cure and could thus be
damaged if this time has not yet expired.
¾All other maintenance and repair tasks,
which are not described in the operating
instructions, must only be carried out by
an authorized professional workshop or
by an operator who has been trained by
HORSCH for this purpose.
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Danger zone
The area marked red indicates the danger zone
of the machine:
The danger zone around the machine poses the
following endangerments:
• Accidental operation of the hydraulic system
can trigger dangerous movements of the
machine.
• With the drive still running, machine parts may
rotate or swing out.
• Hydraulically raised machine parts can lower
slowly and unnoticed.
Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can
result in severe or even fatal physical injuries.
¾Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such
loads to the ground 󰘰rst.
¾Instruct persons to leave the danger zone
around the machine and tractor before any
machine movements.
¾Before working in the danger zone of the ma-
chine or between machine and tractor: Shut
down the tractor!
This also applies for short-term inspection work.
Many accidents happen because of care-
lessness and running machines!
¾Pay attention to the information in all operat-
ing instructions.
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Safety stickers
Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards
at dangerous points and are an important part
of the safety equipment of the machine. Miss-
ing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or
even fatal injuries.
¾Clean soiled safety stickers.
¾Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be
replaced immediately.
¾A󰘲x the speci󰘰ed safety stickers on spare
parts.
No passengers are allowed to
ride on the machine!
00380054
Before commissioning the ma-
chine the operating instructions
must be read and followed!
00380055
Caution for 󰘱uids spraying out
under high pressure, follow the
notes in the operating instruc-
tions!
00380133
Never reach into areas where
there is a risk of crushing as long
as parts could still be moving!
00380134
Stay clear of the operating
range of foldable machine parts!
00380135
The pressure accumulator is
charged with gas or oil pres-
sure. Dismantle and repair
only in strict compliance with
the instructions in the technical
manual.
00380252
Shut the engine down and pull
o󰘯 the key before starting main-
tenance and repair work.
00380294
Do not climb on rotatable parts.
Use mounting steps provided
for this purpose.
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Remaining in the danger zone
is only permitted when the lifting
cylinder pin is inserted.
00380896
Remaining in the danger zone
is only permitted if the safety
support is in place.
00380953
Keep su󰘲cient distance to elec-
tric high voltage power lines.
00385791
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