horsch Pronto 10 NT User manual

Operating Instructions
Art.: 80820206 en
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12/2013
Pronto 10 / 12 NT

EC Declaration of Conformity
exchangeable equipment
(RL 2006/42/EC)
The manufacturer HORSCH Maschinen GmbH
Sitzenhof 1
D-92421 Schwandorf
hereby declares, that the product,
Designation of machine: trailed disc seeding technology for large areas - direct seed
Machine type: HORSCH Pronto 10 NT from Serial No. 23111250
HORSCH Pronto 12 NT from Serial No. 23101250
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 heath and safety requirements mentioned in the EC-directive,
the following standards and technical speci󰘰cations have been used:
EN ISO 12100 : 03-2011
DIN EN 14018 : 02-2010
Schwandorf, 16.12.2013 Person responsible for documentation:
Place and date Gerhard Muck
____________________ ____________________
M. Horsch P. Horsch
(CEO) (Development and Engineering)

Operating instructions: 12/2013 80820206 Pronto 10/12 NT en
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I have been instructed by a HORSCH service technician or authorised dealer in the operation and
functions of the machine, as well as in the safety requirements.
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and returned to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH, or has been given to the Service Technician, im-
mediately after 󰘰rst instruction.
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Contents
Introduction...................................................4
Foreword ........................................................4
Warranty claims..............................................4
Intended use...................................................5
Consequential damage.................................5
Authorised operators ......................................6
Protective clothing ..........................................6
Safety and accident prevention ..................7
Safety symbols ...............................................7
Road tra󰘲c safety...........................................9
Operational safety ..........................................9
In operation.................................................10
Service and maintenance.............................10
Technical data.............................................11
Pronto 10 NT ................................................11
Pronto 12 NT ................................................11
Commissioning...........................................12
Adjusting the bout markers...........................12
Adjust the height of the seed wagon ............12
Hydraulics Pronto 12 NT ..............................13
Unfold / fold machine....................................14
Parking the machine...................................14
Setting / Operation .....................................15
Pneumatic system ........................................15
Hose routing 10 NT ....................................16
Hose routing 12 NT ....................................17
Cultivation tools ............................................18
Fertilizer equipment PPF..............................19
Coulter unit ...................................................21
Rear harrow................................................22
Drill depth .....................................................23
Coulter pressure .........................................23
Maintenance schedule ...............................25
Lubrication points .......................................27
Unfolding and adjusting
the pre-tension pressure.............................28
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Introduction
Foreword
Before operating 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 instructions!
HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam-
age or malfunctions resulting from failure to
comply with the operating instructions.
These operating instructions will assist you in
getting to know your machine and in using it
correctly 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.:
¾Operation (including preparation, fault recti󰘰-
cation during work and servicing)
¾Maintenance (maintenance and inspection)
¾Transport
Together with the operating instructions, you
also receive receipt. Field service technicians
will instruct you in the operation and care of
your machine. After this you should return the
machine registration form to HORSCH. This
con󰘰rms your formal acceptance receipt 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.
Warranty claims
Warranty claim forms must be submitted through
your local HORSCH dealer to the HORSCH
Service Department in Schwandorf.
Only claims, which have been correctly com-
pleted and submitted no later than four weeks
after the defect occurred, can be processed.
Please return damaged components cleaned
and emptied to HORSCH within 4 weeks to-
gether with a warranty claim form and precise
fault description.
Parts deliveries without request to return old
parts: Please keep such parts for 12 weeks,
until a decision has been made on the action
to be taken.
Warranty repairs, which are to be carried out by
a third-party company, or which are expected
to take longer than 10 working hours, must be
agreed upon in advance with the Customer
Service Department.
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Intended use
The drill is state-of-the-art and designed in ac-
cordance with relevant, recognised safety regu-
lations. However, risks of injury to the operator
or third parties and impairment of the machine
or other tangible assets can occur during use.
The machine must only be operated for its in-
tended use if in a technically perfect condition,
whilst being aware of safety and risks and in
strict compliance with the operating instructions!
Faults, particularly those which impair safety,
must be remedied immediately.
The machine must only be operated, serviced
and repaired by persons who are familiar with
it and have been made aware of the dangers
involved.
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.
The drill is designed for the placement of seeds
and fertilisers. Any other use beyond these
limits, e.g. as a means of transport, is deemed
improper.
HORSCH will not assume liability whatsoever
for damage resulting from unintended use. The
risk will be borne solely by the user.
The respective accident prevention regulations
and other generally recognised safety-related,
occupational medical and road tra󰘲c regulations
are to be adhered to.
Observance of the Operation Manual and com-
pliance with the operating, maintenance and
repair regulations speci󰘰ed by the manufacturer
belong to intended usage.
Consequential damage
The machine has been manufactured by
HORSCH with great care. Nevertheless, even
when used properly, deviations or complete
failure in the application rate may be caused,
e.g. by:
¾differences in the composition of seed or
Fertilizer (i.e. grain size distribution, density,
geometrical shape, dressing, sealing).
¾Blockages or seed bridging (i.e. caused by
foreign bodies, non-smooth seeds, sticky
dressing, moist Fertilizer).
¾Worn wearing parts (e.g. metering unit).
¾Damage caused by external influences.
¾incorrect drive motor speeds and driving
speeds.
¾incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect connec-
tion, non-observance of setting tables).
Therefore, it is crucial to always check your
machine before and during operation for correct
operation and adequate application accuracy.
Compensation claims for damages which have
not been caused by the machine, are excluded.
This also includes that any liability for conse-
quential damages caused by drill and control
commands, is excluded.
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In these operating instructions
The operating instructions distinguish between
three di󰘯erent types of warning and safety in-
structions. 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
Ensure that the warning signs are in a legible
and replace and signs that are missing or dam-
aged.
These instructions must be followed in order
to prevent accidents. Inform other users of the
warnings and safety instructions.
Do not carry out any operations which may a󰘯ect
the safe use of the machine.
Authorised operators
Only those persons who have been authorised
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 licence.
He is responsible for third parties in the operat-
ing area.
The person in charge must
¾make the operating instructions available to
the operator.
¾Ensure that the operator has read and under-
stood the operating instructions.
The operating instructions are a component part
of the machine.
Protective clothing
For operation and maintenance you need:
¾snug fitting clothing
¾protective gloves to protect against sharp-
edged machine parts.
¾hearing protection
¾protective goggles to protect the eyes against
dust or spray, when working with Fertilizer or
liquid Fertilizer (follow the instructions of the
Fertilizer manufacturer).
¾when handling dressing or dressed seed
wear a respirator mask and protective gloves
(follow the instructions of the dressing agent
manufacturer).
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Safety and accident
prevention
The following warnings and safety instructions
apply to all sections in these operating instruc-
tions.
Safety symbols
Watch out for 󰘱uids spraying out
under high pressure, follow the
operating instructions
00380133
Never reach into areas where there
is a risk of crushing, as long as parts
could still be moving!
00380134
No passengers are allowed to ride
on the machine!
00380054
Read and adhere to the operating
instructions before starting up the
machine!
00380055
Stay clear of swinging area of re-
tractable and extendible machine
parts!
00380135
Switch the engine o󰘯 and pull out
the key before starting maintenance
and repair work.
00380294
In order to prevent eye injuries, do
not look directly at the beam area
when the radar sensor is switched
on!
00380894
Do not climb on rotatable parts.
Use mounting steps provided for
this purpose.
00380299
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It is only permitted to remain in the
danger zone if the safety support
is in place
00380953
The accumulator is charged with
gas or oil pressure. Dismantle and
repair only in strict compliance with
the instructions in the technical
manual.
00380252
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Loading hook; attach lifting tackle (chains, ropes,
etc.) here when performing loading work.
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00380359
Retighten the wheel nuts / wheel bolts after
50 km or 10 hours. Tighten every day - see
maintenance overview.
Lever position: Switching between working and
transport position / folding.
It is only permitted to remain in the
danger zone when the lifting cylin-
der safety device is applied.
00380896
00384070
max. 70 bar
kg
For uniform weight distribution load the outer
wings with max. 70 kg
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Operational safety
The machine must only be put into operation
after receiving instructions by employees of the
authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. The
machine registration form has to be completed
and returned to HORSCH.
In addition to the operating instructions, it is
important to observe the accident prevention
regulations speci󰘰ed by agricultural trade as-
sociations!
All protective features and safety equipment,
such as detachable protective devices, 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.
¾In case of malfunctions immediately stop and
secure the machine.
¾Check tyre pressure regularly.
Road trafc safety
The valid road tra󰘲c regulations are to be ob-
served when travelling on public roads, paths
and areas.
Observe permissible transport widths and
heights.
Assemble lighting, warning and protective equip-
ment and check the function.
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads, tyre
carrying capacities and total weights, in order
to ensure su󰘲cient steering and braking capa-
bilities.
The front axle must be loaded with at least 20 %
of the tractor weight.
Handling is a󰘯ected by the connected equip-
ment. It is important to take into account the
large overhang and the centrifugal mass of the
implement, particularly when cornering.
For road transport the machine has to be con-
verted to transport position.
The machine must be folded up and secured.
Pay special attention to the transportation height
when passing under bridges and low suspended
power lines.
Clean soil from the folding areas before retract-
ing. Otherwise there could be damage to the
mechanics.
Clean all soil o󰘯 the machine before driving on
public roads.
Passengers are strictly forbidden to ride on the
machine!
On public roads travel at a maximum speed
of 25 km/h and only with am empty seed
hopper.
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Hitching / unhitching
There is risk of injury to persons when hitching /
un-hitching the machine to the drawbar of the
tractor.
¾Secure the machine against rolling away.
¾Take special care when reversing the tractor.
Never stand between tractor and machine.
¾Only park the machine on a 󰘰rm and level
surface.
Before unhitching the machine, lower it to the
ground.
Changing implements
¾Secure the machine against unintended roll-
ing!
¾Secure lifted frame parts, under which you will
be working, with suitable supports!
¾Caution! Danger of injury caused by protrud-
ing parts (harrow, tines, share)!
¾Do not use press rollers or other rotating parts
to climb onto the machine. These could start
to rotate and you could fall and be seriously
injured.
In operation
¾Check the area around the machine (for chil-
dren!) before setting o󰘯 and starting operation
of the machine. Ensure su󰘲cient visibility.
¾Do not remove any of the mandatory and
supplied protective devices.
¾Stay clear of the operating range of hydrauli-
cally operated parts.
¾Only use ascending aids and steps when
machine is at standstill. Passengers are not al-
lowed to ride on the machine during operation!
Service and maintenance
¾Ensure that regular tests and inspections are
always carried out to schedule, as speci󰘰ed
in the operating instructions.
¾Prior to performing maintenance and servicing
work, ensure that the machine is positioned
on 󰘰rm, level ground and that it is properly
secured against rolling away.
¾De-pressurise the hydraulic system and lower
or support the implement.
¾Before cleaning the machine with high pres-
sure cleaning equipment cover all openings,
which should stay clear of water, steam or
cleaning agents for reasons of safety or op-
eration. Do not aim the water jet directly at
electrical or electronic components, bearings
or the fan.
¾After cleaning, check all hydraulic lines for
leaks and loose connections.
¾Check hoses for cha󰘰ng and signs of other
damage. Remedy any faults immediately!
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.
¾Retighten screwed connections which had
been loosened during servicing and mainte-
nance work.
Do not wash new machines with a
steam-jet or high-pressure cleaner. The
paint takes approx. 3 months to cure
and could thus be damaged if this time
has not yet expired.
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1. Distributor tower
2. Front support wheel
3. Cultivation tools
4. Coulter
5. Press rollers
6. Harrow
7. Rear support wheel
8. Bout marker
Technical data
Pronto 10 NT
Dimensions and weights
Working width:....................................10.40 m
Transport width:....................................4.30 m
Transport height: ........................ up to 4.34 m
Length with SW 12000 SD: .......up to 12.00 m
Weight with SW 12000 SD: .... up to 15.370 kg
Standard design
Number of seed coulters: ............................52
Coulter pressure of seed coulter: ....5 - 120 kg
Coulter spacing seed coulter:................ 20 cm
Drilling depth:.................................0 - 120 mm
Number of Fertilizer coulters:........................26
Fertilizer coulter pressure:........... max. 250 kg
Tractor power required
Tractor power from: ..................191 - 208 KW
Hydraulic pressure: .............................180 bar
Pronto 12 NT
Dimensions and weights
Working width:....................................12.00 m
Transport width:....................................4.30 m
Transport height: ........................ up to 5.20 m
Length with SW 12000 SD: .......up to 11.80 m
Weight with SW 12000 SD: .... up to 16.060 kg
Standard design
Number of seed coulters: ............................60
Coulter pressure of seed coulter: ....5 - 120 kg
Coulter spacing seed coulter:................ 20 cm
Drilling depth:.................................0 - 120 mm
Number of Fertilizer coulters:........................30
Fertilizer coulter pressure:........... max. 250 kg
Tractor power required
Tractor power from: ..................205 - 240 KW
Hydraulic pressure: .............................180 bar
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Adjust the height of the seed
wagon
During drilling the seed wagon and the frame on
the Pronto NT must be aligned level.
Depending on the tractor hitching point the seed
wagon axle may need to be adapted in height to
the tractor during initial commissioning.
In the 󰘰eld this level may change again because
of depth di󰘯erences in the tracks. You should
therefore also consider the tyre width and the
soil conditions when setting the weight ratios.
If the seed wagon is not hitched
horizontally, the Pronto NT can not
be aligned level across its width and
the seeds may be placed at di󰘯erent
depths.
When adjusting axle and hitching you
must strictly comply with the safety
regulations and support both axle and
seed wagon with appropriate means.
Commissioning
Adjusting the bout markers
No persons are to remain within the
operating range of the bout markers.
There are pinching or shearing points
on all moving parts.
On versions with bout markers, the bout mark-
ers must be set to working width during initial
installation. The marking takes place in relation
to the centre of the tractor.
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12,00 m
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10,40 m / 12,00 m
5,30 m / 6,10 m
Setting the bout markers Pronto 10 NT / 12 NT
The setting length of the bout markers is half
the machine width plus half the coulter spac-
ing, measured from the centre of the outermost
coulter.
Pronto 10 NT:
1040 cm : 2 = 520 cm
520 cm + 10 cm = 530 cm
On the Pronto 10 NT the bout markers must be
set to 5.30 m, measured from the centre of the
outermost coulter.
Pronto 12 NT:
1200 cm : 2 = 600 cm
600 cm + 10 cm = 610 cm
On the Pronto 12 NT the bout markers must be
set to 6.10 m, measured from the centre of the
outermost coulter.
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Hydraulics Pronto 12 NT
Hydraulics Pronto 10 NT / 12 NT
1. Hydraulic coupling
2. Hydr. lock valve
3. Hydr. cylinder, bout marker
4. Hydraulic shut-off valve (one-way)
5. Check valve
6. Hydr. valve
7. Three-way valve
8. Hydr. valve
9. Hydr. cylinder coulter and Fertilizer
discs
10. Hydr. cylinder, seed discs
11. Hydr. valve
12. Hydr. valve
13. Three-way valve (combination)
14. Throttle
15. Hydr. valve
16. Hydr. cylinder - wings
17. Pressure accumulator
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Operation hydraulics
Tractor mounted control units must be secured
or locked when not in use or in transport position.
When operating hydraulic components,
slow down the control unit before the
machine components reach the limit
stop.
Pressure accumulator
The hydraulic system is equipped with a pres-
sure accumulators.
Do not open or work (welding, drilling) on pres-
sure accumulators. Even when empty, the ac-
cumulator is still preloaded by gas pressure.
Always de-pressurize the pressure accumulator
before starting work on the hydraulic system.
The pressure gauge should not indicate any
pressure.
The pressure gauge reading should drop to 0
bar. Only then may work be carried out on the
hydraulic system.
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