horsch SW 600 User manual

Seed Wagon
Issued February 2017
Owner’s Manual
Serial Numbers:
SW600 SN 230060017001 – Current
SW 600

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Contents
Introduction - Safety & Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 8
Machine Registration (Important Notice to Dealer/Owner!).................................................................... 8
Warranty Guidelines.............................................................................................................................. 9
Machine Registration Form: Customer’s Copy......................................................................................11
Machine Registration Form: Dealer’s 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: ..........................................................................................................22
Use for the Intended Purpose...............................................................................................................33
Operational Safety................................................................................................................................33
Road Traffic Safety...............................................................................................................................35
Hydraulic System..................................................................................................................................36
Hydraulic Function Precautions.........................................................................................................37
Safety Measures in Case of Injury from Oil....................................................................................37
Pressure Accumulator.......................................................................................................................37
Electrical System..................................................................................................................................39
Extracting Stuck Machine Safety & Guidelines.....................................................................................40
Service and Maintenance.....................................................................................................................40
Transport & Installation.........................................................................................................................42
Connecting the ISO Bus System ..........................................................................................................43
Connecting the Hydraulic System.........................................................................................................43
Connecting the Road Lighting Equipment.............................................................................................44
Technical Data .....................................................................................................................................45
Configuration........................................................................................................................................46
Undercarriage & Track System Specifications......................................................................................47
Description – SW (Seed Wagon)..........................................................................................................48
Seed Tank ........................................................................................................................................48

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Axle..................................................................................................................................................48
Tire Specifications............................................................................................................................48
Seed Wagon Tank Lid Adjustment.......................................................................................................49
Pneumatic System...............................................................................................................................50
Hydraulic Fan(s)...............................................................................................................................51
Technical Data: ................................................................................................................................51
Mode of Operation............................................................................................................................52
Adjusting Fan RPM...........................................................................................................................52
Retightening the Fan Impeller...........................................................................................................52
Adjustment of Fan Sensor................................................................................................................53
Air System ...........................................................................................................................................54
Metering Unit w/ Electric Motor.........................................................................................................55
Rotors for Various Grain Types ........................................................................................................55
Meter Roller Alignment.....................................................................................................................56
Roller Seed Rate Chart ....................................................................................................................57
Roller Replacement..........................................................................................................................60
Roller Replacement with Full Tank...................................................................................................61
Assembly Instructions.......................................................................................................................62
Functional Test.................................................................................................................................63
Canola Brushes................................................................................................................................64
Calibrating the Seed Quantity ..............................................................................................................64
ISO Bus System...................................................................................................................................67
Scale System.......................................................................................................................................68
Operation .........................................................................................................................................68
Service & Maintenance........................................................................................................................69
Lubrication........................................................................................................................................69
Grease .............................................................................................................................................70
Trailed Track System...........................................................................................................................71
General Information..........................................................................................................................71
Track System Components ..............................................................................................................72
Frame...........................................................................................................................................72
Axles.............................................................................................................................................72
Idlers and Mid-rollers ....................................................................................................................72
Tensioning system........................................................................................................................72

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Rubber track..................................................................................................................................72
Specifications, Dimensions & Weight Limitation................................................................................73
Transport Limitations.........................................................................................................................73
Turning Radius Limitations................................................................................................................74
Track Break-in Procedure .................................................................................................................74
Track System Installation..................................................................................................................74
Handling the Tracks.......................................................................................................................74
Track System Installation...............................................................................................................75
Track Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................77
General Information.......................................................................................................................77
Track Lubrication Table.................................................................................................................78
Track Maintenance Schedule.....................................................................................................78
Daily Maintenance, or every 10 working hours...........................................................................78
Weekly Maintenance, or every 50 working hours.......................................................................79
Monthly Maintenance, or every 100 working hours ....................................................................79
Annual Maintenance, or every 500 working hours......................................................................80
Every 5 years, or 2000 working hours........................................................................................80
Off Season Storage ...................................................................................................................80
Track Alignment.........................................................................................................................80
Track Alignment Procedure........................................................................................................82
Track System Inspection............................................................................................................83
Adjusting Track Tension.............................................................................................................83
Track Removal...........................................................................................................................84
Track Installation........................................................................................................................84
Troubleshooting Track System..........................................................................................................85
Bolt Tightening Torques – Metric Bolts.................................................................................................86
Bolt Tightening Torques – Imperial/Standard Bolts...............................................................................87
Metric Conversions Table.....................................................................................................................88
Machine Storage ..................................................................................................................................89
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................90
Hitch Adjustment & Maintenance ......................................................................................................91
Maintenance Schedule......................................................................................................................93
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................94
Pneumatic Systems..........................................................................................................................94

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Seed Transfer...................................................................................................................................94
Metering System ..............................................................................................................................95
Faults & Remedies...............................................................................................................................96
Support................................................................................................................................................97
Notes:..................................................................................................................................................98
Index....................................................................................................................................................99

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Introduction - Safety & 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 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 theWarranty Guidelines section on the following
page.

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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
[phone]
[email protected]
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. SE 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. SE 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. SE 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 Owner’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 Owner’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.