horsch RT-Next GEN Joker User manual

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RT-Next GEN Joker
RT18 / 22 / 25 / 28 / 32 / 35 / 40
Owner’s Manual
Serial Numbers:
RT18 SN 310018018001 – 310018020xxx
RT22 SN 310022018001 – 310022020xxx
RT25 SN 310025018001 – 310025020xxx
RT28 SN 310028018001 – 310028020xxx
RT32 SN 310032018001 – 310032020xxx
RT35 SN 310035018001 – 310035020xxx
RT40 SN 310040018001 – 310040020xxx
Issued September 2017

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Contents
Section 1 – General Information................................................................................................. 9
Introduction & Guidelines.......................................................................................................10
Machine Registration (Important Notice to Dealer/Owner!) ....................................................10
Warranty Guidelines ..............................................................................................................11
Machine Registration Form: Customer’s Copy.......................................................................13
Machine Registration Form: Dealer’s Copy ...........................................................................15
Machine Registration Form: HORSCH’s Copy.......................................................................17
Delivery Form: DEALERS’s Copy..........................................................................................19
Product Specification.............................................................................................................21
In These Operating Instructions.............................................................................................22
Authorized Operators.........................................................................................................22
Machine Installation to Service ..............................................................................................23
Notes:....................................................................................................................................24
Section 2 – Safety.....................................................................................................................25
Information Regarding Safety ................................................................................................26
Safety Symbols on the Machine: ...........................................................................................26
Operational Safety.................................................................................................................27
Use a Signal Person..............................................................................................................27
Wear Protective Clothing.......................................................................................................28
Protective Clothing.............................................................................................................28
Use a Safety Chain................................................................................................................28
Road Traffic Safety................................................................................................................28
Use Safety Lights and Devices ..........................................................................................29
Accident Prevention...............................................................................................................29
Hitching / Unhitching Safety...................................................................................................29
Changing Implements............................................................................................................29
In Operation Safety Practices ................................................................................................29
Extracting Stuck Machine Safety & Guidelines ......................................................................30
Service and Maintenance Precautions ..................................................................................30
Hydraulic Function Precautions .............................................................................................31
Safety Measures in Case of Injury from Oil ........................................................................31
Notes:....................................................................................................................................32
Section 3 – Specifications .........................................................................................................33

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Technical Data ......................................................................................................................34
Technical Data ......................................................................................................................35
Technical Data ......................................................................................................................36
Technical Data ......................................................................................................................37
Tire Information .....................................................................................................................39
Notes:....................................................................................................................................40
Section 4 – Hydraulics ..............................................................................................................41
Connecting the Hydraulic System..........................................................................................42
Hydraulic Connections .......................................................................................................42
Pressure Accumulator........................................................................................................43
Service and Maintenance ......................................................................................................43
Notes:....................................................................................................................................44
Section 5 – Operation ...............................................................................................................45
In Operation ..........................................................................................................................46
Transport/Installation .............................................................................................................46
Delivery..............................................................................................................................46
Installation..........................................................................................................................46
Depending on scope of equipment:....................................................................................46
Transport...............................................................................................................................47
Hydraulic Function.................................................................................................................48
Road Lighting Equipment ......................................................................................................49
Operation ..............................................................................................................................50
Hitching/Unhitching the Machine........................................................................................50
Hitching-up the Machine:................................................................................................50
Connecting the Lighting Equipment ................................................................................51
Parking the Machine..............................................................................................................52
Cleaning .........................................................................................................................53
Storage (end of season) .................................................................................................53
Folding/Unfolding ..................................................................................................................54
Folding – Electronic RT (All Models): .................................................................................54
Folding – Manual RT (All Models except RT40): ................................................................54
Folding – Manual RT (RT40 only): .....................................................................................54
Unfolding (All Models except RT40): ..................................................................................55

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Unfolding (RT40 only): .......................................................................................................55
Phasing the Hydraulic Cylinders............................................................................................56
Setting Wing Pressure...........................................................................................................58
Depth Setting – Electronic Depth Control ..............................................................................59
Setting: ..............................................................................................................................59
Leveling – Electronic Depth Control.......................................................................................59
Tracking – Electronic Depth Control ......................................................................................60
To Adjust:...........................................................................................................................60
Depth Setting – Manual Depth Control ..................................................................................61
Setting: ..............................................................................................................................61
Leveling – Manual Depth Control...........................................................................................62
Tracking – Manual Depth Control ..........................................................................................62
To Adjust:...........................................................................................................................62
Tracking – Electronic Depth Control ......................................................................................62
Gauge Wheels.......................................................................................................................63
Setting Gauge Wheels: ......................................................................................................63
Caster Wheels.......................................................................................................................64
Setting Caster Wheels: ......................................................................................................64
Maintenance: .....................................................................................................................65
Cultivation Discs....................................................................................................................66
Maintenance: .....................................................................................................................66
Notes on cleaning: .............................................................................................................67
Assembly, Hub Unit – Bearing........................................................................................68
Assembly Sequence: ..................................................................................................69
RollFlex Packer .....................................................................................................................70
Setting the RollFlex Packer: ...............................................................................................70
Maintenance: .....................................................................................................................70
RingFlex Packer ....................................................................................................................72
Setting the RingFlex Packer:..............................................................................................72
Maintenance: .....................................................................................................................72
Assembly, Mounting the Packer.........................................................................................74
Disassembly, Remove the Packer .....................................................................................75
Notes:....................................................................................................................................76
Section 6 – Optional Equipment................................................................................................77

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Rear Hitch (RT40 Option)......................................................................................................78
Edge Disc..............................................................................................................................80
Setting the Edge Disc:........................................................................................................80
Maintenance: .....................................................................................................................81
RollFlex Packer End Cover....................................................................................................82
Notes:....................................................................................................................................84
Section 7 – Maintenance & Service...........................................................................................85
Maintenance and Servicing ...................................................................................................86
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................86
Maintenance Periods .........................................................................................................86
Storage ..............................................................................................................................86
Lubricating Machine ..............................................................................................................87
Hygiene .............................................................................................................................87
Exposure to Lubricants ......................................................................................................87
Service ..................................................................................................................................88
Maintenance Schedule ..........................................................................................................89
Preventative Maintenance..................................................................................................90
Lubrication Points..................................................................................................................91
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................93
Bolt Tightening Torques – Metric Bolts ..................................................................................94
Bolt Tightening Torques – Imperial Bolts ...............................................................................95
Notes:....................................................................................................................................96
Index.........................................................................................................................................97

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Section 1 – General Information

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Introduction & Guidelines
Safety is YOUR responsibility! See Section 2 – Safety for further information.
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 Owner’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 Owner’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 (Important Notice to Dealer/Owner!)
Please complete the Machine Registration Form on the next few pages and return to HORSCH
within 10 (ten) business days, from date of delivery to owner. 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. See further noted information
in the Warranty Guidelines section on the following pages.

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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, unless the
unit is stored during seasonal months, whereas the machine is not utilized. The machine will
then have a warranty start date when it is put in to service. During this waiver period the
machine is not to be used or show evidence of usage or the warranty date will be set back to
the original sold or delivery date. Registration must be completed within 10 days of machine
usage. Failure to comply may result in warranty start date reverting back to original purchase
or delivery date.
All wear item parts are excluded from the warranty.
2. Warranty claims must be submitted to the HORSCH Customer Service Department in
Mapleton, ND 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. No
warranty claims will be accepted to machines under the warranty waiver start date, except
any related Technical Service Bulletins.
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
(T) 855-4HORSCH
(F) 701-532-1101
[e-mail]
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For other related warranty items such as tire warranty issues, contact your nearest distributor.
A complete list of dealers can be found at the following web sites.
Firestone Tires - http://www.firestoneag.com/default-eng.aspx or 1-800-435-4437.
Titan Tires - http://www.titan-intl.com/ or 1-800-USA-BEAR.

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Machine Registration Form: Customer’s Copy
NOTE: No Warranty Claims will be accepted if this Machine Registration Form is not returned!
To:
HORSCH, LLC
200 Knutson St. Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
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’s Copy
NOTE: No Warranty Claims will be accepted if this Machine Registration Form is not returned!
To:
HORSCH, LLC
200 Knutson St. Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
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
NOTE: No Warranty Claims will be accepted if this Machine Registration Form is not returned!
To:
HORSCH, LLC
200 Knutson St. Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
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
Serial Number: …………………………………..
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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