Kverneland AD User manual

AB/AD
Operator‘s manual
Original operator‘s manual
Edition 06.2015
Date of printing 06.2018
Language EN
Machine number
Model A /AD
Document number A133309140.EN

A /AD
Machine identification
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Designation
Machine ID
Address of
supplier
Address of
manufacturer Kverneland Group Operations Norway AS
Plogfabrikkvegen 1
4353 Klepp Stasjon
Norway
Tel. [phone]
www.kvernelandgroup.com
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change without notice. The right to technical revision is reserved.

Table of contents
3
Table o f co nte nts
Preface ....................................................... 4
Target group for this operator‘s manual 4
Demonstration and training 4
Symbols used 4
Safety ......................................................... 6
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
labels 6
General safety information 8
Getting to know the plow ......................... 13
Proper use 13
Features 13
Components 14
Technical specifications 16
Optional equipment .................................. 19
Preparing for operation ............................ 23
Tractor 23
Remove paint 24
Tower 24
oupling ................................................... 26
Coupling 26
Connection geometry 27
Transport ................................................... 28
Prior to transport 29
Parking stand 29
Adjusting the plow ................................... 30
Working width 30
First furrow width 31
Working depth 32
Set-up 33
Finishing 34
Disc coulter [+] 35
Skimmer [+] 36
Trash board [+] 37
Plowing ...................................................... 40
Prior to plowing 40
Checks during plowing 40
Maintenance and care .............................. 41
Prior to maintenance 41
Maintenance chart 42
Cleaning 42
Replace hoses 45
Replace worn parts 45
Replace Quick-fit points 46
Replace Knock-on® points 46
Tighten bolts and nuts 47
Check springs for correct length 47
Align bodies 48
Possible modifications ............................ 49
Spring release system 49
Lifting up the plow body 51
Parking and storage .................................. 52
Parking and storage 52
Plows with Eco-shares [+] 52
Storage 52
hecklist .................................................... 53
Disposal of the plow ................................. 54
E Declaration of conformity ................... 55
Index ........................................................... 1

Preface
4
Prefac e
Target group for
this operator‘s
manual
This operator‘s manual is intended for personnel concerned with the
inspection, use and maintenance of the plow. It contains all the infor-
mation needed for safe handling, use and maintenance of the plow.
For your safety
efore starting to adjust and use your plow, familiarize yourself with
this operator‘s manual. Doing so will help ensure the operators safety
and the safety of any persons in the immediate area. It is very impor-
tant to read this manual carefully before using the plow and to keep it
handy. In this way, you will
•Avoid accidents
•Respect the warranty conditions
•Always have a functional plow in perfect working order.
•Understand how to operate in different conditions.
Demonstration
and training
For the employer
Every employee must be given training at regular intervals on how to
use this plow (at least once a year) in accordance with the guidelines
issued by the employer's insurance company. Untrained or unauthor-
ized individuals are not permitted to use the plow.
You are personally responsible for the safe use and maintenance of
the plow. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the plow is familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related safety information contained
in this operator‘s manual.¨
Symbols used
In this operator‘s manual the following symbols and terms are used:
•A bullet point accompanies each item in a list


A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed
→An arrow indicates a cross-reference to other sections of this man-
ual
[+] Indicates optional equipment
We have also used pictograms to help you find instructions more
quickly:
\ WARNING
Observe the warning triangle
The warning triangle indicates important safety information and
danger. Failure to observe this safety information can result in:
•Improper use of this machine
•Damage to the machine
•Personal injury or accidents

Preface
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T IP The word 'tip' indicates tips or instructions on use.
The triangle indicates a risk of danger when assembling or adjusting.
Shut off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key and
secure the tractor against rolling away.
alifornia Proposition 65
\ WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, certain machine compo-
nents and fluids, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
\ SAFETY FIRST
This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used
throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn
of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions
carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety
regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.
\ DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
\ WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
\ AUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
\
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Safety
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Safety
DAN ER,
WARNIN and
CAUTION labels
This chapter contains general safety instructions for this product. Each
chapter of the operator‘s manual contains additional specific safety in-
formation.
Safety decals are placed on important parts of the plow for your own
safety. Do not remove these. If they can no longer be read or start to
fall off, replace them with new spare decals (see spare-parts cata-
logue).
DAN ER, WARNIN and
CAUTION labels on the
machine
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Meaning of DAN ER,
WARNIN and CAUTION
labels
The meaning of the safety decals is explained below.
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eneral safety
information
Please read and ensure you understand the following general safety
information. Specific safety information is pointed out in the relevant
chapters.
eneral
Read and ensure you understand the instructions
efore starting to operate the plow, read the operator‘s manual and
follow the instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may damage
the plow or lead to injury.
Qualified users only
The plow must not be used before the user has received the proper
training and is familiar with the function and safe use of the plow. In-
correct use of the plow can result in damage to the plow or personal
injury.
heck for technical defects
efore starting to use the plow, check that the machine is in perfect
working condition. If there are any defective components, contact your
dealer to have them replaced. Defective components may cause mal-
functions, and damage the plow or lead to injury.
Keep your distance
Do not go under or close to the plow when it is in operation or when it
is being connected to the tractor. This can result in personal injury.
Support the plow
Do not go under or close to the plow if it is not properly supported. If
the plow tips, it can damage the plow or cause personal injury.
Lower the plow
Always lower the plow when the tractor is parked. Otherwise, acciden-
tal lowering of the plow can result in damage or personal injury.
Use the front weights
Adjust the tractor with sufficient front weights to ensure stability and
safe control.
heck the area
Always check the immediate area before starting to move or use the
plow. There must be no personnel in the vicinity of the plow when it is
in use.
Use the parking stand
Use the parking stand when parking the plow. If the plow is not cor-
rectly supported, it may tip over. This may damage the plow or lead to
injury.
Information for the employer
Inform all persons who work with the machine about this safety
information at regular intervals and in accordance with statutory regu-
lations.
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No riding on the plow
Persons or objects must never be transported on the plow. Carrying
passengers, especially children, on the plow is life threatening and
prohibited. Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.
Safety for children
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. e
alert and shut your machine down if children come into the work area.
Never allow children to play on or operate the machine.
Coupling
Increased risk of injury when coupling
There is an increased risk of injury when the plow is coupled to the
tractor. Therefore:
•Shut off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key.
•Secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling.
•Do not stand between the tractor and plow when coupling
•Lift and lower the plow slowly
An unsecured tractor can create hazardous conditions.
If this requirement is ignored, the consequence may be damage
to the machine and the potential for life-threatening injuries.
Relieve the oil pressure - accidental movements
Relieve the oil pressure both in the tractor’s and the plow’s hydraulic
systems before connecting or disconnecting the hydraulic hoses. Oth-
erwise, oil under pressure can result in the plow starting to move ac-
cidentally. This can result in damage to the plow or personal injury.
heck the length of the hose
Check that there is sufficient slack in the length of the hose on the plow
and between the plow and tractor. If the hoses are trapped or
stretched, this can result in the hoses becoming damaged or de-
stroyed.
Ensure the hydraulic connections are correctly connected.
Make sure you do not cross hydraulic connections when coupling them
to the tractor. If the connections are crossed, it will cause the plow to
move unexpectedly. This may damage the plow or lead to injury.
Adjusting and
maintaining
Avoid skin contact with oils and lubricants
When handling oils or lubricants, prevent them coming into contact
with the skin by using oil resistant gloves. Oils and lubricants can dam-
age the skin.
Relieve the oil pressure - jet streams
efore replacing or otherwise working with parts of the hydraulic sys-
tem, relieve the oil pressure in the system. The oil pressure can be
very high. Jet streams caused by high oil pressure may lead to injury.
In case of injury, seek medical attention immediately.
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arry out maintenance at regular intervals
Carry out maintenance on the plow at regular intervals and as pre-
scribed in »Maintenance and care«. Also replace worn parts as pre-
scribed. Plows that are not well maintained can malfunction. This may
damage the plow or lead to injury.
Do not weld
Never carry out welding work on any part of the plow. The plow is
made of hardened steel, and any welding will adversely affect the
plow’s strength. Welding may irreparably damage the plow.
Retighten bolts and nuts
Regularly retighten all bolts and nuts on the plow. This is especially im-
portant after the first few hours of use. Unnoticed loosening of bolts
and nuts may lead to damage or injury.
→»Tighten bolts and nuts« Maintenance intervals, page 47
Replace the cross shaft after 1000 km (621 miles)
On large mounted plows we recommend that you replace the cross
shaft after 1000 km (621 miles) of road transport. Road transport
causes unrevealed damage to the cross shaft.
Proper working condition
Ensure that the tractor and the machine are always in proper working
condition. Make sure that the tractor brakes work in synchronisation
with the machine. Also follow the instructions in your tractor's opera-
tor’s manual.
Wear protective clothing
Wear protective clothing, e.g. gloves, when working with sharp parts
of the plow. Parts that come into contact with the soil can be very
sharp. Failure to handle these carefully may lead to injury.
Spesified workwear
Do not wear loose fitting or other inappropriate clothing. Loose fitting
items of clothing may become caught in parts of the plow. Wear the
proper protective clothing. Different environments. Serious or fatal
injury may be caused if these guidelines are not followed.
Use original spare parts
Use only genuine Kverneland spare parts. Other products may ad-
versely affect the correct operation of the plow and safety. The war-
ranty will no longer be valid if parts not produced by Kverneland are
used.
heck the tire pressure
Regularly check to ensure the tire pressure meets the requirements.
Pressures which are too high or low may cause damage and exces-
sive wear of the tire.
→»Tire pressure«, page 17.
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Driving on the road
Be aware of the plow’s length
The plow is long, and swings out when turning. In tight turns, avoid
swinging the rear of the plow into obstacles.
Stabilize the lower links
During all non-plowing operations, e.g. transport, the tractor's lower
links must be secured. This will prevent the plow from accidentally
moving sideways.
Obey local state, and Federal laws when transporting
Obey all laws when driving with the plow on public roads. For example
•have all necessary lights installed and warning signs displayed.
•do not exceed the maximum permitted weights, loads and dimen-
sions.
The user is responsible for ensuring that the plow complies with the
law when driving on public roads.
Additional markings are required for road transport in some U.S.
states and some Canadian provinces:
Marking for slow-moving vehicle – SMV
This SMV emblem shall be used on all slow moving machines when
operated or traveling on public roads.
•On slow moving machines with design specifications of a maxi-
mum speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less, the SMV emblem shall be
used. Per ASA E S276.7
Adapt your speed: max 25 km/h (15 mph)
Your driving speed must be adapted to the road conditions under all
circumstances, but must never exceed 25 km/h (15 mph). Excessively
high speeds cause excessive forces on the tractor, plow and transport
wheel. This may lead to breakage or other damage.
Unrestricted field of vision to the rear
After the plow has been coupled, ensure that you have an unrestricted
view of the machine, in both its work and transport positions. Other-
wise, dangerous situations may not be detected in time, resulting in
accidents or damage.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic connection at zero pressure only
Only connect hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic system if the
tractor and machine hydraulic system is at zero pressure. A pressur-
ized hydraulic system can trigger unforeseen movements on the ma-
chine and can cause serious machine damage and personal injury.
Serious or fatal injury may be caused as a result.
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High pressures in the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Regularly check all lines,
hoses, and screwed connections for leaks and externally visible dam-
age. Do not use hands to search for suspected leaks. Only use suita-
ble equipment when looking for leaks. Rectify any damage imme-
diately. Fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and may re-
sult in injuries and fires. Seek medical attention immediately if injuries
occur.
Replace hydraulic hoses every six years or earlier
Hydraulic hoses age without showing externally visible signs. Replace
hydraulic hoses every six years, or earlier if aging or degradation is
visible. Defective hydraulic lines can cause serious or fatal injuries.
Speed adjustment
In poor road conditions and at high speeds, significant forces can be
generated which subject the tractor and machine material to high or
excessive stresses. Adjust your driving speed to the road conditions.
A driving style which is not adapted to conditions can cause accidents.
Accidents with serious or fatal injuries may be caused as a result.
Warranty
The warranty and manufacturer's liability will no longer be valid if the
instructions provided in the chapter on Safety are not observed, if
maintenance is inadequate or faulty, if the machine is used for pur-
poses other than those for which it was intended and if it is over-
stressed, or if impermissible modifications are made to the machine.
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Getting to know th e plow
This chapter provides information on the plow. You can learn about
correct use of the plow and its features as well as technical informa-
tion.
Proper use
The intended use of this machine is for purposes of plowing. Any other
use of the plow, e.g. as for lifting or pulling operations, is deemed im-
proper use. The manufacturer and dealer are not liable for damage
caused by improper use.
Features
Auto-reset beam
The A plow is equipped with Kverneland’s automatic stone release
system. The single leaf spring system cushions the plow body when a
hard object is impacted. Once the plow has passed the obstacle, the
body automatically reverts to the correct plow depth.
Variable working width
The parallel construction on this plow allows you to continuously vary
the working width using the hydraulics. This ensures an optimum com-
bination of tractor, plow and soil consistency.
omplete range of bodies
A complete range of plow bodies is available for all requirements.
Kverneland plow bodies offer excellent plowing quality, are wear re-
sistant and have a low draft requirement.
omplete range of optional equipment
Optional equipment on the plow consists of a wide range of depth
wheels, skimming equipment, disc coulters and knives. These will
meet your requirements in terms of soil type and field conditions.
Wear parts
All soil engaging parts have undergone a process of heat treatment.
This makes them extremely wear resistant, yet flexible enough to with-
stand shocks.

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Components
AB plow
AD plow
Main frame
eam
Cross shaft
Parking stand Disc coulter
Wheel
Tower
Yoke
eam holder
Parallel tube
Skimmer
Main frame
Parallel tube
Turnbuckle
(cylinder)
Disc coulter
Parking stand
Connecting piece
Yoke
Tower
Skimmer
eam

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Body
Shank
reast plate
Mouldboard
Share
Point
(This illustration shows body no. 9. Other types of bodies have similar components)
Landside
Support

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Technical
specifications
eneral
Cross shaft
Side adjustment can be carried out manually, using the turnbuckle (A)
or a hydraulic cylinder (additional equipment)
Model Body
distance
Beam
height
No. of
fur-
rows
Beam Frame
tubing
Furrow
width
Packo
-mat
S
Weight
kg(lbs) (1)
Lifting
capacity
kg(lbs) (2)
cm
(inches)
cm
(inches)
mm
(inches)
cm
(inches)
A 85
(33)
70
(28)
2-4
2+1
3+1
Auto 200x100
x6.3
(7.8x3.9x
0.24)
30-50
(12-20)
No 429/508/
753 kg
(946/1120/
1660 lbs)
950/1400/
2260 kg
(2094/3086/
4982 lbs)
A 100
(39)
70
(28)
2-4
2+1
3+1
Auto 200x100
x6.3
(7.8x3.9x
0.24)
35-55
(14-22)
No 440/605/
798 kg
(970/1334/
1759 lbs)
1125/1575/
2500 kg
(2480/3472/
5511 lbs)
AD 85
(33)
70
(28)
3-5
3+1
4+1
Auto 200x100
x6.3
(7.8x3.9x
0.24)
30-50
(12-20)
No 734/902/
1085 kg
(1618/1988/
2392 lbs)
1800/2610/
3300 kg
(3968/5754/
7275 lbs)
AD 100
(39)
70
(28)
3-5
3+1
4+1
Auto 200x100
x6.3
(7.8x3.9x
0.24)
35-55
(14-22)
No 750/920/
1120 kg
(1653/2028/
2469 lbs)
1125/2500/
3300 kg
(2480/5511/
7275 lbs)
1. Net weight without equipment
2. Plow with skimmers, disc coulter on rear body and depth wheel.
Type ategory Rectangle
mm (inches)
Length
mm (inches)
Fixed II 50x70 (2x3) 825 (32)
935 (37)
Fixed III 50x70 (2x3) 965 (38)
Turnable II 50x70 (2x3) 825 (32)
Turnable III 50x70 (2x3) 965 (38)
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Tire pressure
Depth wheel
Depth wheel, steel, 500 x 165
Depth wheel, rubber, 6.00 x 9
Tires Recommended pressure kPa (PSI)
6.00 - 9 420 kPa (60.9 PSI)

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Information plate
The information plate is attached to the tower. When
ordering spare parts or consulting services, please state the
full model code and plow ID, to avoid any mistakes or
misunderstandings.
Model
QR head
Weight (kg/lbs) Production year Plow ID
Type
ody distance
Turning head
/ lbs

Optional equipment
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Optio nal equi pment
This section gives an overview of the optional equipment for the A /
AD plow. Limitations apply. Please contact your Kverneland dealer
for more information
Skimmer
Recommended for effective plowing down of grass and stubble. Two
types of skimmer are available: manure skimmers and maize
skimmers. oth can be equipped with either a long share for more
effective burial of plant waste or a short share for working deeper with
the skimmer.
Available with skimmer extensions.
Trash board
Particularly useful when large quantities of plant waste (manure,
straw, etc.) are present. Using a trash board gives more free space
between the bodies, compared to using a skimmer.
Disc coulter
Disc coulters are available in sizes of 45 and 50 cm (18 and 20
inches) in diameter, plain or notched. They are mounted on single
arms and are easy to adjust to suit all conditions.
Share knife
An alternative to disc coulters, when a reduction in weight may be
necessary or when blockage from trash or stones is likely to occur. It
can only be used on plows with fitted reversible points.

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Landside knife
Can be used together with all types of shares. An alternative to disc
coulters, when a reduction in weight may be necessary or when
blockage from trash or stones is likely. Good in combination with
skimmers, and suitable for use with all types of shares.
Eco-share
A share for working 10cm (4 inches) deeper than the plow's normal
share and breaking up the topsoil. This cannot be fitted to all bodies.
Also an alternative for plowing up to 10 cm (4 inches) shallower.
Share with reversible
point
An effective share system for plowing hard and abrasive soil and for
use under generally difficult conditions.
Share with flush fit point
For plowing in sticky soil conditions. The point is fixed by means of a
single bolt and is therefore easy to replace.