horsch Joker RT Series User manual

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RT-Series Joker Owner’s Manual
Serial Numbers:
RT230 SN Earlier – 310023013030
RT270 SN Earlier – 310027013092
RT300 SN Earlier – 310030013048
RT330 SN Earlier – 310033013001
RT370 SN Earlier – 310037013138
2013
HORSCH, LLC
200 Knutson St.
Mapleton, ND 58059
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: info[email protected]m
Web: www.horsch.com
230/270/300/330/370

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Contents
Safety and Guidelines ................................................................................................................................... 8
Machine Registration.................................................................................................................................... 8
Warranty Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Machine Registration Form: Customer Copy.............................................................................................. 11
Machine Registration Form: Dealer Copy................................................................................................... 13
Machine Registration Form: HORSCH’s Copy .............................................................................................15
Delivery Form: DEALERS’s Copy..................................................................................................................17
Product Specification .................................................................................................................................. 19
In These Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................20
Authorized Operators ............................................................................................................................. 20
Protective Clothing ................................................................................................................................. 20
Information Regarding Safety.....................................................................................................................21
Safety Symbols on the Machine: ............................................................................................................ 21
Operational Safety ..................................................................................................................................22
Road Traffic Safety ..................................................................................................................................22
Hydraulic connections............................................................................................................................. 22
Pressure Accumulator.............................................................................................................................22
Changing Implements ............................................................................................................................. 23
In Operation............................................................................................................................................ 23
Extracting Stuck Machine Safety & Guidelines .......................................................................................24
Service and Maintenance........................................................................................................................24
Tire Information......................................................................................................................................25
Transport/Installation ................................................................................................................................. 26
Delivery ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Depending on scope of equipment: ....................................................................................................... 26
Transport................................................................................................................................................. 27
Technical Data............................................................................................................................................. 28
Road Lighting Equipment............................................................................................................................ 29
Setting/Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 30

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RollFlex Packer ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Hitching/Unhitching the Machine...............................................................................................................32
Hitching-up:............................................................................................................................................. 34
Folding/Unfolding .......................................................................................................................................35
Folding:....................................................................................................................................................35
Unfolding:................................................................................................................................................35
Parking the Machine ...............................................................................................................................36
Depth Setting – Electronic Depth Control...................................................................................................37
Tracking – Electronic Depth Control ...........................................................................................................38
Depth Setting – Manual Depth Control ...................................................................................................... 39
Tracking – Manual Depth Control............................................................................................................... 40
Setting Wing Pressure.................................................................................................................................40
Gauge Wheels .............................................................................................................................................41
Setting Gauge Wheels:............................................................................................................................41
Maintenance and Servicing.........................................................................................................................42
Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................42
Maintenance Periods .............................................................................................................................. 42
Storage .................................................................................................................................................... 42
Lubricating Machine ............................................................................................................................... 43
Hygiene ................................................................................................................................................... 43
Exposure to Lubricants............................................................................................................................ 43
Service..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Maintenance Schedule ...............................................................................................................................44
Lubrication Points .......................................................................................................................................45
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 46
Bolt Tightening Torques - Metric Bolts .......................................................................................................47
Bolt Tightening Torques - Imperial Bolts .................................................................................................... 48
Notes:..........................................................................................................................................................49

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Safety and Guidelines
Safety is YOUR responsibility!
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE
Learn how to operate and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury
and/or equipment and property damage. HORSCH will not accept any responsibility for any damage or
malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the Operator’s Manual.
If the information found in this manual is not completely understood or if there are any questions,
contact HORSCH Customer Service.
HORSCH cares about your safety! This machine is designed to provide maximum possible safety; but no
machine design can prevent operator error or carelessness.
The Operator’s Manual provides instructions for the safe operation and maintenance of this machine.
Make sure the machine is in good operating condition.
Check service schedule in book.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the
machine if you no longer own it. Right hand and left hand are determined by facing the direction of
forward travel respectively.
HORSCH reserves the right to alter illustrations as well as technical data and weights contained in this
manual at any time without notice.
This data is the property of HORSCH. All use and/or reproduction not specifically authorized by HORSCH
are prohibited.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information
available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Some illustrations may show optional equipment. Illustrations may show shields, guards, etc., opened or
removed. All shields, guards, etc. must be in place during operation.
Machine Registration
Please complete the Machine Registration Form on the next few pages and return to HORSCH.
Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine. Your dealer needs these numbers
when you order parts. NO WARRANTY CLAIMS WILL BE ACCEPTED IF THIS MACHINE REGISTRATION IS
NOT RETURNED. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery.

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Warranty Guidelines
1. The period of warranty for material defects relating to HORSCH products will be 12
months. In the case of written deviations from the statutory provisions, these
agreements shall apply.
They shall become effective upon delivery of the machine to the end customer. All wear
item parts are excluded from the warranty. These parts include, but are not limited to,
disc blades and Rollflex packer tongues.
2. Warranty claims must be submitted to HORSCH Customer Service Department in
Andover, SD via your dealer. It is only possible to process claims which have been
completed correctly and submitted no later than four weeks after the damage occurred.
3. In the case of deliveries made under the warranty, which are subject to the return of the
old parts, the warranty claim, together with the old parts, must be returned to HORSCH
within 4 weeks after the damage occurred.
4. In the case of deliveries made under the warranty, which are not subject to the return of
the old parts, these parts must be kept for the purpose of further decisions for a period
of four weeks after receipt of the warranty claim.
5. Warranty repairs to be carried out by outside companies, or repairs which are expected
to take more than 2 working hours, must be approved in advance with HORSCH
Customer Service Department.
HORSCH, LLC
200 Knutson St.
Mapleton, ND 58059 USA
[email protected]
www.horsch.com

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Machine Registration Form: Customer Copy
No Warranty Claims will be accepted if this Machine Registration Form is not returned!
To:
HORSCH, LLC
200 Knutson St. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected]m
Mapleton, ND 58059 Fax: [phone]
Machine Product & Model: __________________________ New Machine Final Sale – Initial use
Customer’s Machine – Transfer
Serial Number: ___________________________________ Demonstration Machine – Initial use
Sold Date: _______________________________________
In Service Date: Est. Acres: ____________________
Operating Instructions:
I hereby confirm receipt of the Owner’s Manual and Parts Catalog for the above mentioned machine.
I have been instructed and informed by a HORSCH factory trained Service Technician / authorized Dealer
representative in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
________________________________________________
Name of the Service Technician / Dealer representative
Dealer Customer
Name: ______________________________ Name: _______________________________________
Address: ____________________________ Address: _____________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________
County: _____________________________ County: ______________________________________
Tel: ________________________________ Tel: _________________________________________
Fax: ________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________
Customer No: _________________________ Customer No: _________________________________
I am aware that a Warranty Claim will only be valid if, after the receipt of the machine, this form has been fully
completed, signed and returned to HORSCH, LLC.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Place, Date Customer’s Signature
NOTE:After Signing, remove and/or copy this page. Keep signed delivery checklist in machine file at the dealership.

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Machine Registration Form: Dealer Copy
No Warranty Claims will be accepted if this Machine Registration Form is not returned!
To:
HORSCH, LLC
200 Knutson St. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected]m
Mapleton, ND 58059 Fax: [phone]
Machine Product & Model: __________________________ New Machine Final Sale – Initial use
Customer’s Machine – Transfer
Serial Number: ___________________________________ Demonstration Machine – Initial use
Sold Date: _______________________________________
In Service Date: Est. Acres: ____________________
Operating Instructions:
I hereby confirm receipt of the Owner’s Manual and Parts Catalog for the above mentioned machine.
I have been instructed and informed by a HORSCH factory trained Service Technician / authorized Dealer
representative in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
________________________________________________
Name of the Service Technician / Dealer representative
Dealer Customer
Name: ______________________________ Name: _______________________________________
Address: ____________________________ Address: _____________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________
County: _____________________________ County: ______________________________________
Tel: ________________________________ Tel: _________________________________________
Fax: ________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________
Customer No: _________________________ Customer No: _________________________________
I am aware that a Warranty Claim will only be valid if, after the receipt of the machine, this form has been fully
completed, signed and returned to HORSCH, LLC.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Place, Date Customer’s Signature
NOTE:After Signing, remove and/or copy this page. Keep signed delivery checklist in machine file at the dealership.

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Machine Registration Form: HORSCH’s Copy
No Warranty Claims will be accepted if this Machine Registration Form is not returned!
To:
HORSCH, LLC
200 Knutson St. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected]m
Mapleton, ND 58059 Fax: [phone]
Machine Product & Model: __________________________ New Machine Final Sale – Initial use
Customer’s Machine – Transfer
Serial Number: ___________________________________ Demonstration Machine – Initial use
Sold Date: _______________________________________
In Service Date: Est. Acres: ____________________
Operating Instructions:
I hereby confirm receipt of the Owner’s Manual and Parts Catalog for the above mentioned machine.
I have been instructed and informed by a HORSCH factory trained Service Technician / authorized Dealer
representative in the operation and functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
________________________________________________
Name of the Service Technician / Dealer representative
Dealer Customer
Name: ______________________________ Name: _______________________________________
Address: ____________________________ Address: _____________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________
County: _____________________________ County: ______________________________________
Tel: ________________________________ Tel: _________________________________________
Fax: ________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________
Customer No: _________________________ Customer No: _________________________________
I am aware that a Warranty Claim will only be valid if, after the receipt of the machine, this form has been fully
completed, signed and returned to HORSCH, LLC.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Place, Date Customer’s Signature
NOTE:After Signing, remove and/or copy this page. Keep signed delivery checklist in machine file at the dealership.

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Delivery Form: DEALERS’s Copy
At the time the machine is delivered, the following checklist is a reminder of information which
should be conveyed directly to the customer. Check off each item as it is fully explained to
customer.
[ ] Make the customer aware of all safety precautions that must be exercised while using this
machine. Point out all Warning and Caution safety labels/decals on the machine.
[ ] Point out the location of the Serial Number Tag (product identification numbers), for future
reference of the machine.
[ ] Give the Operator’s Manual to the customer. Encourage customer to read the manual in its
entirety.
[ ] Explain all operating adjustments.
[ ] Review recommended procedures for attaching and detaching machine from tractor.
[ ] Make the customer aware of all safety precautions that must be observed when transporting
the machine in field and on public roads.
[ ] When the machine is transported on a road or highway at night, or during the day, accessory
lighting and devices should be used for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. In this
regard, tell the customer to check local governmental regulations. The machine should be
equipped with road lighting and slow moving vehicle sign.
[ ] Explain to the customer that the life expectancy of this or any other machine depends on
regular lubrication as directed in the Operator’s Manual. Follow all maintenance and lubrication
schedules for the machine.
[ ] Discuss with the customer the use of proper tools and equipment for service of the machine.
[ ] Have customer record Serial Number(s) in the Product Specification section.
[ ] To the best of my knowledge, this machine has been delivered ready for field use and the
customer has been fully informed as to proper operation and care.
Signed: ................................................................................. (Customer)
Signed: ................................................................................. (Dealer Representative)
Date: .....................................................................................

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Product Specification
Each machine manufactured and assembled is serialized and provided a number for tracking purposes.
There is a model number, which is the category for product family of the machine, and there is a serial
number.
The serial number may also be known as, or part of, a Product Identification Number. This number is a
formulated number which details the machines build information for tracking purposes and easy
identification later during time of service, maintenance and replacement part ordering. The Serial
number, along with Model number of the machine, can be found on the Serial Number Tag.
HORSCH LLC has placed a Serial Number Tag (reference picture below) on the machine with the above
mentioned information. It is located on the main frame cross member tube directly behind the front
hitch, just off center towards the left hand side of each machine.
Record the Model and Serial number of the machine below. Retain this page for customer use only! For
future reference, the information will be used whenever the machine is being serviced, for ordering
replacement parts or when requesting information for the machine such as replacement Owner’s
Manual or a Parts Catalog. Be sure to provide both, the model number and serial number, when
contacting your dealer, for better assistance and quicker support of your machine.
HORSCH, LLC Serial Number Tag
Date of Purchase: ___________________________
Dealer Information:
Name: ______________________________
Address: _____________________________
Phone: _______________________________

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In These Operating Instructions
The operating instructions distinguish between three different types of warning and safety instructions.
The following graphic symbols are used:
Important instructions!
If there is a risk of injury!
If there is a risk to life and limb!
It is important that all the safety instructions contained in these operating instructions and all the warning signs on
the machine are read thoroughly and understood prior to operation of the machine.
Ensure that the warning signs are legible and replace any signs that are missing or damaged.
These instructions must be followed in order to prevent accidents. Inform other users of the warnings and safety
instructions and the location of this Owner’s Operators Manual.
Do not carry out any operations which may affect the safe use of the machine.
Authorized Operators
Only those persons who have been authorized and instructed by the operator may operate the machine.
Operators must be at least 16 years of age.
The operator must hold a valid driving license. They are responsible for third parties in the operating area.
The person in charge must:
•Make the operating instructions available to the operator.
•Ensure that the operator has read and understood the operating instructions.
The operating instructions are a key component of the machine.
Protective Clothing
For operation and maintenance of this machine, you will need:
•Snug fitting clothing; no loose articles or strings.
•Safety gloves and goggles to protect against dirt and sharp edged machine parts.