horsch Leeb 6.280 PT User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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6001852405/2020
Leeb 6.280 / 8.280 PT
Leeb 6.300 / 7.300 / 8.300 PT

EG-Konformitätserklärung
Die
HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH
Kleegartenstraße 54, D-94405 Landau a. d. Isar
erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt:
Typ:
den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinien 2006/42/EG
und 2009/127/EG entspricht.
Landau, 02.09.2019 Klaus Winkler
Dokumentationsbevollmächtigter
HORSCH Maschinen GmbH
Sitzenhof 1
D-92421 Schwandorf
_________________________
Theodor Leeb
Geschäftsführer
Selbstfahrende Pflanzenschutzspritze
Leeb 6.280 PT
Leeb 8.280 PT
Leeb 6.300 PT
Leeb 7.300 PT
Leeb 8.300 PT
Translation of EC Declaration of Conformity
(Directive 2006/42/EC)
The manufacturer HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH
Kleegartenstraße 54 21
D-94405 Landau a. d. Isar
hereby declares that the product
Type:
this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements of the
directive 2006/42/EC and 2009/127/EC.
Landau, 02/09/2019 Klaus Winkler
Theodor Leeb
Managing director
Documentation Representative
HORSCH Maschinen GmbH
Sitzenhof 1
D-92421 Schwandorf
Self-propelled crop protection sprayer
Leeb 6.280 PT
Leeb 8.280 PT
Leeb 6.300 PT
Leeb 7.300 PT
Leeb 8.300 PT

Table of contents
Introduction...................................................6
Foreword ........................................................6
Notes on representation .................................6
Service............................................................7
Warranty claim processing .............................7
Consequential damage...................................7
Safety and responsibility.............................8
Intended use...................................................8
Qualication of personnel...............................9
Children in danger ........................................10
Personal protective outt..............................10
Safety in tra󰀩c..............................................10
Safety in operation........................................ 11
Crop protection agents and liquid fertiliser ...15
Environmental protection..............................16
Retrotting and conversions.........................16
Care and maintenance .................................16
Danger zone.................................................18
Use on hillside locations...............................19
Safety stickers ..............................................21
Commissioning...........................................26
Delivery.........................................................26
Transport ......................................................26
Installation ....................................................26
Initial commissioning of the
service brake system....................................27
Assemble the wheels....................................27
Technical Data Leeb 6.280 / 8.280 PT
(Variant Emission Standard Stage 3a)......28
Technical Data
Leeb 6.300/ 7.300 / 8.300 PT
(Variant Emission Standard Stage 5)........32
Type plate.....................................................36
Dimensions...................................................37
Weight and tyres...........................................38
Construction ...............................................40
Overview.......................................................40
Hydraulics.....................................................41
Lighting.........................................................42
Instruction stickers........................................44
Components Chassis.................................45
Engine ..........................................................45
Engine oil...................................................45
Engine coolant...........................................46
Compressed air connection.......................47
Ribbed V-belt .............................................47
Fuel tank.......................................................48
Fill up fuel / urea solution...........................48
Exhaust gas system Leeb 6.280 / 8.280 PT ... 49
Exhaust gas system
Leeb 6.300 / 7.300 / 8.300 PT .................50
Hydraulic oil tank ..........................................52
Steering ........................................................54
Brake system................................................54
Mechanical release mechanism
of parking brake.........................................55
Axles.............................................................55
Wheel drive................................................56
Wheels and tyres..........................................57
Wheel change............................................58
Lifting device..............................................59
Adjust the track width ...................................60
Suspension...................................................61
Mechanical release device
folding boom parallelogram ..........................61
Mechanical release device
spraying pump and venting device...............62
Maintenance access.....................................62
Cooler package ............................................63
Air lter .........................................................63
Air conditioning system.................................65
Refrigerant.................................................65
Dryer cartridge...........................................65
Pressure switch .........................................66
Condenser .................................................66
Checking refrigerant condition
and lling quantity......................................66
Windscreen washing system........................67
Compressed air system................................67
Electrics........................................................68
Battery .......................................................68
Battery main switch....................................69
Three-phase alternator ..............................69
Starter........................................................70
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Transport and safety container.....................70
Tool storage ..................................................71
Cabin............................................................72
Access ladder...............................................72
Cabin door....................................................73
Overview.......................................................74
Overview roof console ...............................75
Overview roof console ...............................76
Overview roof console / A-pillar .................77
Driver's seat..................................................78
Overview....................................................78
Weight adjustment .....................................79
Height adjustment......................................79
Horizontal suspension ...............................79
Longitudinal adjustment.............................80
Seat inclination adjustment........................80
Seat depth adjustment...............................80
Arm rest .....................................................81
Armrest inclination .....................................81
Backrest adjustment ..................................81
Lumbar support .........................................81
Lateral horizontal suspension....................82
Seat heating / ventilation ..........................82
Stowage bag..............................................82
Seat belt.....................................................82
Instructor's seat ............................................83
Steering column............................................84
Steering column adjustment ......................84
Multi-function switch ..................................85
Driving information.....................................87
Multi-function control panel...........................88
Overview of operator functions..................89
Drive lever..................................................90
Transport / Service position .......................90
Travel direction switch ...............................90
Air conditioning / heater................................91
Switching on the air conditioner / heater....91
Switching on the climate control system....92
Setting the cabin temperature....................92
Manual fan speed control ..........................92
Activate ECON mode.................................93
Drying cabin windows with
REHEAT mode ..........................................93
Display outside temperature......................93
Change temperature unit...........................93
Adjusting the air ow of the air conditioner..... 93
Malfunction and remedy
Air conditioning system..............................94
Error code table .........................................96
Running the air conditioner........................97
Operating terminal........................................98
Machine terminal ..........................................98
Ignition switch...............................................98
Foot pedal.....................................................99
Emergency exit.............................................99
Open door completely................................99
Open door a gap......................................100
Sun visor.....................................................100
Cabin lighting and reading lamp.................100
Cooling box.................................................101
Storage compartment.................................101
Camera system ..........................................102
Overview..................................................102
Main menu...............................................103
Rear view camera (optional)....................104
Wheel camera (optional)..........................104
Nozzle camera (optional).........................104
Outside mirror.............................................105
Mirror adjustment.....................................105
Sockets.......................................................106
Central electrical system, top .....................107
Central Electrics (CE) Machine................109
Circulating air lter...................................... 111
Fresh air lter category 2............................ 111
Cabin air lters category 4 (optional).......... 113
Radio ..........................................................118
On / O󰀨 .................................................... 118
Multi-mode buttons .................................. 118
Volume knob............................................ 118
Station scan............................................. 118
Save radio station.................................... 119
Playing media les................................... 119
Software menu......................................... 119
Bluetooth..................................................120
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Engine operation ......................................121
Before starting the motor............................121
Requirements for motor start...................121
Switch on ignition.....................................121
Start the engine ..........................................121
Shut down the engine.................................122
Travel operation........................................123
General notes.............................................123
Forward / reverse driving............................123
Forward driving........................................123
Reverse driving........................................125
Reverse direction of travel.......................126
Brakes......................................................126
Parking brake...........................................126
Service brake...........................................127
Drive slippage control.................................127
Travel modes..............................................128
Road operation ........................................128
Field mode...............................................128
Cruise control .............................................129
Road / eld travel........................................130
Towing......................................................131
Remote start / jump start .........................132
Machine terminal ......................................133
Operation....................................................133
Road operation...........................................133
Field mode..................................................134
Construction .............................................135
Overview.....................................................135
Components attachment .........................136
Spraying mixture container.........................136
Access steps............................................136
Maintenance access................................137
Dome .......................................................137
Fresh water tank.........................................138
Hand washing tank ..................................138
Spraying pump ...........................................139
Piston diaphragm pump..............................141
Illuviation valve ...........................................141
Agitator .......................................................143
Filter.........................................................143
Control unit .................................................145
Fittings .....................................................145
Ports ........................................................145
Filter.........................................................146
External control terminal..........................146
Folding boom..............................................147
Folding variants .......................................148
BoomControl............................................150
Transport lock ..........................................151
Collision protection ..................................153
Spraying line............................................154
Nozzle body.............................................155
Optional equipment..................................158
GPS receiver (optional) ..............................158
Edge and border nozzles............................160
NightLight (optional) ...................................160
Direct lling (optional).................................161
Wind meter (optional) .................................162
Outside cleaning (optional).........................162
N-Sensor bracket (optional)........................164
Safety package (optional)...........................164
Fire extinguisher (optional).........................164
Operation...................................................165
Commissioning...........................................165
Parking .......................................................165
Transport position.......................................166
Multi-function control panel.........................167
Overview of the operator functions
for spraying..............................................167
Folding the folding boom ............................168
Unfolding..................................................169
Folding.....................................................169
SectionBox (optional) ..............................170
Preparation for spraying operation ........171
Preparing the spraying mixture................172
Calculating lling / rell quantities............173
Fluid circuit .................................................175
Construction.............................................175
Function...................................................176
Filling with water.........................................178
Filling the spraying mixture container
through the lling port ..............................179
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Direct lling / External lling (optional).....179
Filling via the dome..................................180
Filling the fresh water tank through
the lling port ...........................................181
Illuviation of preparations............................182
Illuviation valve ........................................182
Flushing in liquid preparations
during lling..............................................183
Flushing in liquid preparations with
full or partly lled spraying mixture
container..................................................184
Illuviation of powdery preparations
and carbonyl diamide...............................184
Canister cleaning.....................................185
Spraying operation .....................................187
Folding boom control ...............................188
Control and regulation of
spraying functions....................................188
Residual quantities .....................................191
Technical residual quantities....................191
Draining o󰀨 technical residual quantities .... 191
Diluted residual quantity ..........................192
Draining the fresh water tank...................193
Cleaning .....................................................194
Cleaning the lters...................................195
CCS - Continuous inside cleaning
(Continuous Cleaning System)................197
Cleaning with drained spraying
mixture container ....................................197
Cleaning with lled spraying
mixture container .....................................198
Folding boom cleaning with Air Valve
(optional)..................................................199
Cleaning the spraying mixture container .... 199
Outside cleaning (optional)......................199
Care and maintenance .............................201
Faults..........................................................204
Attachment Maintenance Overview............205
Calibrating the ow meter........................ 211
Inspection of the crop protection sprayer.... 212
Maintenance overview chassis...................213
Fuels and lubricants.................................217
Maintenance of the hydraulic system ......218
Inspection criteria for hydraulic hoses .....219
Assembly and disassembly of
hydraulic hoses........................................219
Storage.......................................................220
At the end of the season..........................220
Drain ........................................................220
Putting the sprayer system into
winter storage ..........................................221
Before the new season............................223
Waste disposal .........................................225
Appendix ...................................................226
Tightening torque........................................226
HORSCH Leeb metering cup .....................228
Determining the placing quantity in l/ha...228
Nozzle selection and control....................228
Liquid fertiliser operation ............................229
Index ..........................................................231
5

Introduction
Foreword
We would like to thank you for the trust you
have expressed in us by buying this machine.
Congratulations for having purchased a quality
product from HORSCH.
Before commissioning the machine, read and
strictly comply with the operating instructions. In
doing so, you will avoid accidents, reduce repair
costs and downtime and increase the reliability
and service life of your machine. Pay attention
to the safety notes!
HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam-
age or malfunctions resulting from failure of
complying with the operating instructions.
These operating instructions will assist you in
getting to know your machine and using it cor-
rectly for its intended purposes.
The operating instructions must be read and
strictly adhered to by all persons working on or
with the machine e.g.:
• Operation (including preparation, fault recti󰘰-
cation during work, care)
• Maintenance (maintenance, inspection)
• Transport
Optionally, trained personnel of our service and
sales partners will instruct you in the operation
and care of your machine. By submitting the
acknowledgement of receipt you have con󰘰rmed
proper acceptance of the machine.
The warranty period starts with the date of
delivery.
The operating instructions were prepared based
on the EC Machinery Directive, EN Standards
and German laws and regulations. The national
laws and regulations must be observed when
using the machine. National laws and regula-
tions supersede the information of the operating
instructions!
We reserve the right to alter illustrations as well
as technical data and weights contained in these
operating instructions for the purpose of improv-
ing the machine.
The illustrations in these operating instructions
show di󰘯erent versions of the machine and dif-
ferent equipment variants.
Because of technical progress, the instructions
may contain illustrations that do no longer cor-
respond to the current series status.
Notes on representation
Warning notes
These operating instructions distinguish be-
tween three di󰘯erent types of warning notes.
The following signal words with warning sym-
bols are used:
DANGER
Highlights a danger that will lead to death or
severe injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING
Highlights a danger that may lead to death or
severe injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
Highlights a danger that can lead to injury if not
avoided.
Please read the warning notes given in these
operating instructions!
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Instructions
NOTE
Identi󰘰es important notes.
Take-action instructions are indicated by arrow
points:
¾...
¾Keep the order of the instructions. Alternatively,
instructions may be numbered consecutively.
The designations right, left, front and rear apply as
seen in travel direction.
Service
HORSCH Company would like you to be com-
pletely satisfied with your machine and our
services.
If you encounter any problems, please feel free
to contact your sales partner.
The service sta󰘯 of our sales partners and the
service employees at HORSCH will always be
available to assist you.
In order to be able to solve technical problems
as quickly as possible, we ask you kindly to
support us.
Please help the service personnel by providing
the following information to avoid unnecessary
queries.
• Customer number
• Name of customer representative
• Name and address
• Machine model and serial number
• Purchasing date and operating hours or area
performance
• Type of problem
Warranty claim
processing
Warranty claim forms must be submitted to
HORSCH through your local HORSCH sales
partner.
Consequential damage
The machine has been manufactured by
HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite
the intended use deviations in placing quantity
up to total failure may be caused by e.g.:
• damage caused by external in󰘱uences
• wear of wear items
• missing or damaged tools
• incorrect travel speeds
• incorrect setting of the unit (non-observance
of setting notes)
• failure to comply with the operating instruc-
tions
• blockages or seed bridging
• neglect and improper care and maintenance
Therefore, it is crucial to always check your ma-
chine before and during use for correct operation
and adequate application accuracy.
Compensation claims for damages that have
not occurred on the machine are excluded. This
also means that any liability for consequential
damages caused by travel and operating faults
is excluded.
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Safety and
responsibility
The following warnings and safety notes apply
to all sections in these operating instructions.
The machine has been built in accordance with
latest technical standards and generally ac-
cepted safety regulations. However, risks for
life and limb of the operator or third parties and
impairment of the machine or other material as-
sets can occur during use.
Please read and comply with the following safety
notes, before you start to use the machine!
Intended use
The machine is intended for the application of
󰘱uids on agricultural areas. The application of
crop protection agents and liquid fertilizers (AHL)
on agricultural land is particularly important. The
machine can be used to mix, dose and transport
the biocatalyst to be placed on the application
area.
The intended use also includes taking note of
and observing the notes and instructions given
in these operating instructions, observing all
pictograms and warnings on the machine, ob-
serving all maintenance and repair intervals and
complying with the de󰘰ned technical limits and
areas of application.
When participating with the machine in public
road tra󰘲c, the respective national registration
and tra󰘲c law must also be complied with.
The permissible axle loads must not be ex-
ceeded during road travel.
Any other kind of use of the machine contradict-
ing the above, are considered not as intended,
especially:
• 󰘰lling the machine with 󰘱ammable 󰘱uids other
than those approved in the scope of the op-
erating instructions
• exceeding the permissible technical total
weight
• towing and retrieving other vehicles
• operating the machine while persons are still
in the danger zone (this includes in particular
transport rides on the machine)
• carrying out maintenance and/or repair work
on a machine that has not been shut down or
is not secured against restarting.
Horsch does not assume any liability for dam-
ages resulting from the unintended use of the
machine.
Spare parts
Genuine spare parts and accessories from
HORSCH have been specially designed for this
machine.
Spare parts and accessories which are not de-
livered by us have not been tested or approved
by us.
Installation or use of non-original HORSCH
products may have a detrimental effect on
speci󰘰c design features of the machine and
impair the safety of machine operators and the
machine itself.
HORSCH will not assume liability whatsoever for
damage resulting from the use of non-original
parts and accessories.
If the component to be replaced is marked with
a safety sticker, these stickers must also be
ordered and attached to the spare part.
8

Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are a part of the
machine!
Failure to comply with the operating instruc-
tions can result in severe or even fatal physical
injuries.
¾Read and follow the corresponding sections
in the operating instructions before starting
work.
¾Store the operating instructions and keep for
future use.
¾Pass the operating instructions on to a later
user.
Qualication of personnel
Unintended use of the machine can lead to se-
vere or even fatal physical injuries. In order to
prevent accidents, each person involved in work
with the machine must meet the following general
minimum requirements:
¾The person must be physically able to keep
the machine under control.
¾The person is able to perform work with the
machine safely within the scope of these op-
erating instructions.
¾The person is acquainted with the function of
the machine within the scope of its work and
is able to assess and avoid any work related
dangers. The person is able to recognize and
avoid work related dangers.
¾The person has understood the operating
instructions and is able to implement the in-
formation given in the operating instructions
accordingly.
¾The person is fully familiar with the safe opera-
tion of the vehicle.
¾The person knows all applicable road tra󰘲c
regulations and is in possession of a valid
driving permit for road travel.
¾A person being instructed must only work with
or on the machine under the supervision of
an experienced person.
The owner of the machine must
¾regulate the area of responsibility, compe-
tence and monitoring of personnel.
¾if necessary train and instruct the personnel.
¾make the operating instructions accessible for
the machine operator.
¾ensure that the operator has read and fully
understood the operating instructions.
Groups of operators
Persons who work with the machine must have
been trained for the di󰘯erent activities involved.
Instructed operators
These persons must have been trained for
their respective activities by the owner or other
quali󰘰ed experts. This refers to the following
activities:
• Road transportation
• Application and set-up work
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting and repair
Operators trained by HORSCH
Furthermore, for certain activities the corre-
sponding personnel must have been trained by
service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to
the following activities:
• Loading and transport
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting and repair
• Waste disposal
Certain work concerning maintenance and repair
must only be carried out by an expert workshop.
Such work is identi󰘰ed with the additional com-
ment Workshop work.
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Children in danger
Children are not able to assess dangers and may
behave unpredictably. Children are therefore
especially endangered:
¾Keep children away from the machine.
¾Especially before drive o󰘯 and before trigger-
ing machine movements you must make sure
that the danger zone is free of children.
¾Shut down the machine before leaving it.
Children can trigger dangerous machine
movements. An insu󰘲ciently secured ma-
chine parked without being attended poses
a danger for playing children!
Personal protective outt
WARNING
Health hazards caused by accidental con-
tact with crop protection agents or spraying
mixture!
Wear personal protective out󰘰t:
¾when preparing the spraying mixture
¾when cleaning / replacing the spraying noz-
zles, during spraying operation, during all
work for cleaning the machine after spraying
operation.
To wear the required protective out󰘰t always
observe the operating instructions and the safety
data sheet of the crop protection agent used.
Missing or incomplete protective equipment
increases the risk of health damage. Personal
protective equipment includes, e.g.:
¾overall resistant to chemicals
¾protective gloves resistant to chemicals
¾shoes resistant to chemicals
¾face protection
¾safety goggles to protect against splashes
¾Respirator
¾Provide effective protective equipment in
proper condition.
¾Never wear rings, bracelets or other jewellery.
Wear the personal protective out󰘰t stipulated in
the safety data sheet of the crop protection agent
last used when cleaning the self-propelled crop
protection sprayer!
NOTE
The owner must provide the necessary personal
protective out󰘰t as speci󰘰ed by the manufacturer
of the crop protection agent used.
NOTE
Do not enter the machine’s cabin with con-
taminated protective outt!
Safety in tra󰀩c
DANGER
No passengers are allowed to ride on the
machine!
¾Pay attention to the permissible transport
widths and heights. Pay attention to the trans-
port height when passing under bridges and
low hanging overhead power lines.
¾When driving on public roads comply with the
respective national road tra󰘲c regulations!
¾Do not exceed the permissible axle load, tyre
load bearing capacity and total weight, in or-
der to ensure su󰘲cient steering and braking
capabilities.
¾The weight and speed must be chosen so that
the machine can be safely managed under
any condition.
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¾Travel characteristics, steering and braking
ability are in󰘱uenced by attached or hitched
up equipment and ballasting weights. You
should therefore pay attention to su󰘲cient
steering and braking ability!
¾Check the brake and hydraulic system for
apparent faults before road travel.
¾The parking brake must be fully released and
the service brake functioning.
For road transport the machine must be set to
transport position. The folding boom must be
folded up and secured. The stroke of the paral-
lelogram and the optional rear axle steering must
always be locked during road travel.
¾Check lighting, warning and protective features
for functioning and cleanliness.
The permissible maximum speed speci-
󰘰ed in the type approval must be com-
plied with for transport on public roads!
The speci󰘰cations in the type approval
document or in the technical data are
decisive for the design dependent top
speed.
Always match the travel mode to the
road conditions to avoid accidents and
damage to the undercarriage.
Consider your personal abilities, carriage
way, tra󰘲c, sight and weather conditions.
In addition, pay attention to the notes in
chapter Commissioning!
Safety in operation
Commissioning
The operational safety of the machine cannot be
guaranteed without orderly performed commis-
sioning. This can lead to accidents with severe
or even fatal physical injuries.
¾The machine must only be put into operation
after receiving instructions by employees of
the authorized dealer or a HORSCH em-
ployee.
¾The machine registration form must be com-
pleted and returned to HORSCH.
All protective features and safety equipment,
such as detachable protective devices (wheel
chocks, etc.), must be correctly in place and
reliably functioning before the machine is put
into operation.
¾Check nuts and bolts, especially on wheels,
regularly for a tight 󰘰t and re-tighten if neces-
sary.
¾Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals,
see maintenance overview.
Damage to the machine
Damage to the machine can impair the op-
erational safety of the machine and cause ac-
cidents. This can lead to severe or even fatal
physical injuries.
The following machine parts are particularly
important for safety:
¾Hydraulics
¾Brakes
¾Connecting features
¾Protective features
¾Lighting
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If in doubt about the safety-relevant status of
the machine, e.g. in case of leaking operating
󰘱uids, visible damage or unexpected changes
in travel behaviour:
¾Immediately shut down and secure the ma-
chine.
¾If possible locate and rectify the faults by fol-
lowing these operating instructions.
¾Rectify possible causes for damage (e.g. re-
move dirt and tighten loose screws).
¾Have damage that could a󰘯ect safety and
that cannot be recti󰘰ed by you recti󰘰ed by a
quali󰘰ed expert workshop.
Hydraulics
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Escaping 󰘱uid can penetrate the skin and cause
serious injuries. In the event of injury, consult a
doctor immediately.
The machine's hydraulics has several functions,
which can cause injury to persons or damage to
the machine if operated incorrectly.
¾Lock all hydraulically operated parts before
any work on the hydraulic system. Depres-
surize the hydraulic system. Shut down the
engine, engage the parking brake and pull o󰘯
the ignition key.
¾The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Check all lines, hoses and screwed con-
nections regularly for leaks and any visible
external damage!
¾Use only appropriate means when searching
for leaks. Repair any damage immediately!
Oil sprays can cause injuries and 󰘰re!
¾Power sockets and connectors on the hydrau-
lic connections should be marked in order to
exclude operating errors.
¾In the case of injury, contact a doctor imme-
diately!
¾Secure and lock control units on the machine
if not in use!
¾Replace hydraulic hoses at the latest after six
years, see Maintenance overview.
Pressure accumulator
The pressure accumulators installed in the
hydraulic system are always under pressure.
Always depressurize the pressure accumulator
before starting work on the hydraulics.
¾Do not open or work (welding, drilling) on
pressure accumulators. Even when empty,
the tanks are still preloaded by gas pressure.
The hydraulics must be depressurized before
maintenance!
Electrics
Always disconnect the battery (negative
pole) before starting work on the electric
system!
¾Use only the speci󰘰ed fuses. The use of fuses
with too high a rating destroys the electric
system and represents a 󰘰re hazard!
¾Make sure that the battery is correctly con-
nected. Connect the positive pole 󰘰rst and
the negative pole after! When disconnecting
disconnect the negative pole 󰘰rst and the
positive pole after!
¾Always lock the battery with the covering
provided.
¾Avoid sparking and naked 󰘱ames in the vicin-
ity of the battery.
¾The machine can be equipped with electronic
components and parts, the function of which
may be a󰘯ected by the transmission of elec-
tromagnetic waves from other equipment.
In case of a subsequent installation of electric
appliances and/or components on the ma-
chine, with connection to the on-board power
supply, the user is responsible for checking
whether this installation will cause faults in the
vehicle electronics or in other components.
Make sure that the subsequently installed
electric and electronic components are
in accordance with the valid issue of the
EMC directive 2014/30/EC and are identi󰘰ed
with the CE-sign.
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Battery
¾Maintenance work on the battery requires ap-
propriate knowledge and proper tools!
¾Keep open 󰘰re, burning matches and sparks
away from the battery!
¾Never check the charge level of the battery
by connecting both poles to a metal object.
Use a Voltmeter.
¾Do not recharge a frozen battery, danger of
explosion! Heat the battery up to at least 16 °C
beforehand.
¾Battery acid can cause severe injury by cau-
terization of skin and eyes. Wear protective
clothing.
Cooling system
The heated up cooling system is under pressure!
You should therefore only remove the radiator
cap after the engine has been shut down and
cooled down.
Brake system
The machine is equipped with a pneumatic or
hydraulic service brake system.
¾Always check the condition of the brake sys-
tem before each travel.
¾Immediately stop the machine in case of brake
system malfunctions. Have the malfunction
remedied immediately!
¾Always release the parking brake before start-
ing to drive.
¾Secure the machine against rolling away and
apply the parking brake.
¾The brake system must be checked at regular
intervals!
¾Before starting work in the brake system park
the machine safely and secure it against ac-
cidental lowering and rolling away (wheel
chocks)!
¾Be extremely careful when performing weld-
ing, torch cutting and drilling work near brake
lines!
¾After any setup and maintenance work on the
brake system you must generally carry out a
brake test!
Adjustments and repair work on the brake sys-
tem must only be carried out in a professional
workshop or by an operator, who has been
specially trained by HORSCH for this purpose.
Overhead lines
When unfolding or folding the folding boom, the
machine may reach the height of overhead lines.
Possible voltage 󰘱ashover to the machine may
cause fatal electric shock or 󰘰re.
¾Keep a safe distance to electric high voltage
power lines when unfolding or folding the fold-
ing boom.
¾Never unfold or fold the folding boom in the
vicinity of power poles and power lines.
¾With the folding boom unfolded and raised,
keep a su󰘲cient distance to electric high volt-
age power lines.
¾Never leave or access the machine under
overhead lines to avoid possible risks of
electric shock or voltage 󰘱ashover.
¾When operating the sprayer under high volt-
age power lines disable the BoomControl and
operate the slope compensation manually.
What to do in case of voltage ashover
Voltage 󰘱ashover generates high electric volt-
ages on the outside of the machine. This results
in extreme voltage di󰘯erences at the ground
around the machine. Wide strides, laying on the
ground or supporting yourself with your hands
on the ground can cause life-threatening electric
currents (pace voltage).
¾Do not leave the cabin.
¾Do not touch any metal objects.
¾Do not create a conductive connection to
ground.
¾Warn persons: DO NOT come near the ma-
chine. Electric voltages at the ground can
cause severe electric shock.
¾Wait for professional rescuers. The overhead
power line needs to be switched o󰘯.
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If persons need to leave the cabin despite the
voltage 󰘱ashover, e.g. in case of a potential life-
threatening risk of 󰘰re:
¾Jump away from the machine. Ensure a safe
stand when jumping. Do not touch the outside
of the machine.
¾Move away from the machine with short step-
ping strides.
Technical limiting values
If the technical limiting values of the machine
are not complied with, the machine may sustain
damage. This can lead to accidents with severe
or even fatal physical injuries.
The following technical limiting values are of
particular importance for safety:
• Permissible total weight
• maximum axle loads
• Top speed
See chapter Technical data, type plate and type
approval.
Use in the eld
DANGER
No passengers are allowed to ride on the
machine!
¾Observe the national legislation and regula-
tions on crop protection!
¾The personal protective out󰘰t stipulated in
the safety data sheets of the crop protection
agent manufacturers must be carried along
and worn during work.
¾Check the area immediately around the ma-
chine (for children!) before driving o󰘯 and
commissioning the machine. Ensure su󰘲cient
visibility.
¾Check the condition of the folding boom and
their mounting before use.
¾Ensure su󰘲cient stability of the machine in
case of longitudinal or transverse inclination
when working in uneven terrain. Observe the
limit values of the machine.
¾Do not remove any of the mandatory and
supplied protective devices.
¾Stay clear of the operating range of hydrauli-
cally operated parts.
¾Use accessing aids and steps only at stand-
still.
¾At the headland reduce the travel speed and
disable spraying.
¾Excessive, jerky steering movements at the
beginning and the end of a curve will put ex-
treme loads on the folding boom.
¾The spraying agent may be blown away if the
droplets are 󰘰ne and the wind is strong. This
may cause damage to people and nature!
¾If the soil is very dry, the applied chemical can
be blown away together with dust and cause
damage. Ensure su󰘲cient moisture of the soil!
¾Ensure that the category of the tractor cabin
is approved for the respective crop protection
agent used.
¾Always ensure a su󰘲cient water supply in the
machine to be able to wash o󰘯 crop protection
agent in events of emergency.
¾Data concerning the preparations currently
used must always be kept in the transport and
safety container so that these are available for
rescue services in case of accidents.
¾Automatic steering must only be used for the
purpose it is intended for. It must only be used
in the 󰘰eld, away from public or semi-public
roads, away from yard areas as well as far
away from possibly endangered persons.
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Changing equipment / wear items
¾Only pulling tools may be attached that meet
the technical requirements according to these
operating instructions.
HORSCH does not assume any liability for
damages resulting from the attachment of
non-󰘰tting pulling tools as well as incorrect
mounting.
¾For machines with valid type approval only
pulling tools may be attached that are covered
by the type approval. Attaching pulling tools
not covered by the type approval will void the
registration.
¾Secure the machine against unintended roll-
ing away!
¾Secure raised frame parts you have to work
under with suitable supports!
¾Caution! Risk of injury caused by projecting
parts (e.g. folding boom parts)!
¾Assume ergonomic working postures with any
assembly work.
Do not step on moving or other rotating parts to
climb onto the machine. You could fall and be
seriously injured.
Crop protection agents
and liquid fertiliser
Improper handling of crop protection agents and
liquid fertiliser may cause poisoning and death.
¾Follow the speci󰘰cations and instructions in
the safety data sheet of the crop protection
agent manufacturer. If necessary, ask the
dealer for the safety data sheet or safety
notes.
¾Determine and provide the personal protective
out󰘰t as speci󰘰ed by the manufacturer of the
crop protection agent.
¾At the time the machine is manufactured the
manufacturer is aware of only a few approved
crop protection agents, which could have a
damaging e󰘯ect on the materials used in the
self-propelled crop protection sprayer.
¾Store all relevant information about the crop
protection agents used (safety data sheets,
instructions for use, etc.) in the document
compartment.
¾The water quality (the water hardness and
mineral content in particular) in󰘱uences the
property of some fertilisers and crop protec-
tion agents. Precipitation and de󰘱occulation
can cause deposits in 󰘰lters and nozzles.
Example: Extremely hard water reacts with
sulphate-bearing fertiliser to form calcium
sulphate (gypsum) and causes white deposits
in the 󰘰lters.
Pay attention to the conditions of use and
the combination possibilities given by the
corresponding manufacturers to avoid such
problems!
¾Observe the data on compatibility of crop
protection agents with materials of the self-
propelled crop protection sprayer!
¾Do not spray any crop protection agents that
have a tendency to agglutination or solidi󰘰ca-
tion!
¾Wear the personal protective out󰘰t stipulated
in the safety data sheet when handling crop
protection agents!
¾Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling crop
protection agents!
¾Keep crop protection equipment and crop
protection agents out of the reach of children!
¾Always ensure a su󰘲cient water supply in the
machine to be able to wash o󰘯 crop protection
agent in events of emergency.
¾In case of physical contact with crop protection
agents you may need to consult a physician.
¾Thoroughly clean hands and face after the
end of work.
¾Extended exposure time of crop protection
agents may cause damages to plastic com-
ponents of the self-propelled crop protection
sprayer. Follow the notes of the crop protec-
tion agent manufacturers.
¾The application notes of the crop protection
agent manufacturers must be observed when
mixing di󰘯erent crop protection agents.
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Environmental protection
Crop protection agents and liquid fertiliser as
well as operating materials such as hydraulic
oil, lubricants, etc. can damage the environment
and the health of persons.
¾Do not allow operating materials to drain out
into the environment.
¾Pick up drained operating materials with ab-
sorbent material or sand, 󰘰ll it into a leak tight
container and dispose of in accordance with
statutory regulations.
¾Do not 󰘰ll self-propelled crop protection spray-
ers with water from public bodies of water.
¾Filling in water protection zones is not permit-
ted, depending on the crop protection agent
used! Inquire with the “Water board” to be on
the safe side!
¾Observe the national and country-speci󰘰c
regulations and standards (e.g. water protec-
tion areas).
Retrotting and
conversions
Structural changes not approved by HORSCH
may a󰘯ect the functionality and operational
safety of the machine and will void any warranty
claim.
HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and
limb as well as property damages resulting from
unapproved retro󰘰tting and conversions.
¾Do not make any structural changes or ex-
tensions that have not been approved by
HORSCH.
¾Modi󰘰cations and extensions approved by
HORSCH are only to be performed at an au-
thorized workshop or by an operator who has
been trained by HORSCH for this purpose.
¾Comply with country-speci󰘰c instructions for
weights, weight distribution and dimensions.
For equipment in󰘱uencing the weight or weight
distribution the regulations concerning towing
facility, axle loads and total weight must be
checked and complied with.
In case of changes concerning data mentioned
on the type plate, a new type plate with updated
data must be attached.
In case of changes which concern the data in
the type approval, this type approval needs to
be renewed.
Care and maintenance
Inappropriate care and maintenance puts the
operational safety of the machine at risk. This
can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal
physical injuries.
DANGER
¾Danger of poisoning - Do not climb into
the spraying mixture container!
¾Conform to prescribed schedules for repetitive
tests or inspections.
¾Service the machine according to the mainte-
nance plan, see chapter Care and maintenance.
¾Only perform the work described in these
operating instructions.
¾Cleaning, lubrication or adjustment work on
the machine must only be carried out with
the drive and engine shut down, the parking
brake applied and the ignition key pulled o󰘯!
¾After switching of the drives there is still a
danger caused by the coasting down gyrating
mass! Do not step close to the machine during
this phase. Work on the machine may only be
started once the machine is fully at standstill.
¾Pay attention to the occurrence of mechanical,
hydraulic, pneumatic and electric/electronic
residual energies on the machine.
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