Kverneland Qualidisc Farmer User manual

Qualidisc Farmer
User manual
Translation of the original document
Version 05.2019
Date printed 01.2020
Language EN-NA
Serial number RFDHCxx009752
Type Rigid/Folding
Document number A135413640

Qualidisc Farmer
Machine identification
In order to provide any assistance which you may need, your dealer needs to know certain information about
your machine. Please provide this information below.
Designation
Working 
width
Weight
Serial 
number
Accessories
Supplier's
address
Manufacturer's
address Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson
S.A.S.
9 Rue du Poitou
F-85130 LES LANDES GENUSSON
Tel. [phone]
The copyright and use (Copyright) are held by the Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson SAS, France. Copying, saving to another media,
translating or using extracts or parts of this document is not permitted without the express consent of Kverneland. All rights reserved. The content
of these assembly instructions may be changed without notice. Subject to technical changes.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Introduction ............................................... 4
Who should read this manual? 4
Meaning of symbols 4
Safety ......................................................... 5
For user safety 5
Safety symbols 6
Safety rules 14
State of California Proposition 65 21
Child safety 21
Other 
instructions 21
Presentation of the machine ................... 22
Usage clause 22
General Description 23
Technical specifications 24
Variants
of rear accessories 25
Roller variants 26
Other optional equipment [+] 27
Safety ......................................................... 28
Unhitching 28
Hydraulic system 28
Other instructions 28
Receipt and assembly .............................. 29
Checks upon receipt 29
Hitching ..................................................... 32
Hitching precautions 32
Rigid machines 32
Folding machines 33
Lighting ..................................................... 34
Electrical connections 34
ting ............................................................. 35
Transport ................................................... 36
Safety 36
Before traveling on 
public roads 36
Switching on ............................................. 38
Adjustments .............................................. 39
Working depth of the machine 39
Overlapping of discs 40
Adjustment of accessories 41
Lighting kit 43
Kilometre counter 44
Rollers 
Actipack and Actiring 45
Actiflex roller 47
Actipress Twin roller 48
Checking the rocker arm rotation 48
Unhitching .................................................. 50
Maintenance ............................................... 52
Cleaning 52
Maintenance 52
Storage 52
Maintenance ............................................... 53
For your safety 53
General 55
Greasing 55
Wear rings 57
Checks 60
Wear of the 
knife skids on Actipack and Actiring 62
Wear of the 
levelling blades on Actiflex 63
Replacement of the hydraulic system parts 64
Hydraulic diagrams ................................... 65
Rigid machine 65
Folding machine 65
Warranty ..................................................... 68
Scrapping the machine ............................. 69
Metal parts 69
Tyres 69
Hydraulic fluid 69
Index ........................................................... 70

Introduction
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Introduction
Who should read
this manual?
This user manual is intended for trained farmers and individuals who
are otherwise qualified to perform agricultural activities and who have
received training in the operation of this machinery.
Note concerning user safety
Study the contents of this user manual carefully before assembly or
initial operation of this machine. Both the quality of workmanship and
user safety are at stake.
Note to the owner
All personnel are to be regularly trained in the use of this machine. The
use of this machine by untrained or unauthorized personnel is
prohibited.
Instruction
The dealer will provide the user with instructions on the use and
maintenance of the machine.
Meaning of
symbols
Various symbols are used for the sake of clarity. Their meaning is as
follows:
•A dot is followed by a list.
 A triangle precedes operations to be carried out.
An arrow refers to other passages in the text.
In addition, pictograms clearly indicate important instructions:
N OTE The term “Note” indicates advice and comments on use.
A key indicates advice on fitting or adjustment work.
This pictogram indicates examples for a better understanding.
A plus sign in square brackets indicates optional equipment.
\ DANGER / WARNING / CAUTION
A triangle, accompanied by the word “Danger”, “Warning” or
“Caution” indicates important safety instructions. Failure to comply
with these instructions can have the following consequences:
•Machine operating faults;
•Damage to the machine;
•Injuries or accidents.
[+]

Safety
5
Safety
For user safety
This chapter contains general safety information. The different
sections in this user manual also contain specific safety instructions. 
Please respect all safety instructions
•to guarantee your own safety,
•to guarantee the safety of others,
•to ensure the safety of the machine.
When handling agricultural machines, failure to follow instructions can
result in multiple hazards. Consequently, always take care when
working and never rush.
Note to the owner:
As required by law, you should regularly inform those working on the
machine of the existence of these safety instructions.

Safety
6
Safety symbols
To guarantee user safety, stickers are applied to the machine. Do not
remove these stickers. 
If stickers have become unreadable or are no longer in place, order
new ones and fit them in the appropriate locations.
Safety pictograms on the
machine
Rigid machines

Safety
7

Safety
8
Folding machines

Safety
9

Safety
10
Meaning of safety symbols
DANGER:
Pivoting or folding moving parts can cause serious injury or death.
Keep clear of any moving part.
DANGER:
Rotating parts can cause serious injury or death.
Keep clear of any rotating part.
DANGER:
Hazardous zone
Risk of foot being cut/caught in rotating parts. To prevent serious injury
or death:
Keep a safe distance between you and the machine until the rotating
parts are stopped.
DANGER:
Risk of crushing
Never place your hands in an area where there are likely to be moving
parts. To prevent serious injury or death: keep your hands away from
these areas.
DANGER:
Hazardous zone
Risk of serious injury or death when hitching, unhitching or operating
the machine.
To prevent any risk of serious injury or death: Keep clear of this area.
DANGER:
Hazardous zone
Risk of fingers/toes being crushed by a downward force.
To prevent serious injury or death: keep a safe distance from this part
of the machine.

Safety
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DANGER
Risk of cutting or crushing
Freely rotating rollers Before you start to make any adjustments, make
sure that all the rollers are immobile. To prevent serious injury or
death: keep your arms and legs clear of rotating rollers.
DANGER
Risk of falling
Risk of falling over or onto sharp or blunt parts of the machine while it
is in motion.
To prevent serious injury or death: never climb onto a moving
machine.
WARNING
Read the maintenance manual
You should not use the machine until you have read and understood
the user manual. To prevent serious, even fatal, injury: Read the
manual first.
WARNING
Risk of collision
Risk of collision due to excessive width. To avoid any collision: Make
sure that all the retractable or folding elements are blocked in
transport position.
WARNING
Risk of cutting or crushing Presence of sharp or blunt edges. Before
you start to make any adjustments, make sure that all the parts of the
machine are immobile. To prevent serious injury: take care not to
knock against sharp or blunt edges.
CAUTION
Maximum hydraulic pressure
The tractor’s hydraulic pressure must not exceed 210 bars (3045 psi).
To avoid injury or damage to the machine: check the hydraulic
pressure.

Safety
12
Signaling devices for North
America
Signaling devices, signs and stickers are fitted to the machine to
ensure safety on the road. Signaling devices must always be
operational. You must never remove the panels and stickers. Replace
them if they are illegible or missing. You can order new stickers as
spare parts from your specialist dealer.
Signaling devices
Rigid machines
- Front view
- Rear view

Safety
13
Folding machines
Panels
In some states in the USA and some provinces in Canada, additional
signs are mandatory when traveling on roads:
Slow vehicle indicator
This triangular sign is positioned, such that it is always visible at the
rear of the machine when traveling on roads. This sign is necessary:
•at a road speed of less than 40 km/h (25 mph)
and
•if the hitched machine hides the slow vehicle sign on the tractor
during road travel.
Maximum speed indicator
Circular sign showing 50 km/h or 30 mph. This sign must be affixed to
the tractor if not already present and the regulated speed for the
tractor is greater than 50 km/h (30 mph).
- Rear view

Safety
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Safety rules
General recommen-
dations
Before starting up, check that the machine is not endangering any
persons and that the protection and safety devices (e.g. guards,
hoods, warning labels, etc.) are in place and functional.
Before starting work, familiarize yourself with all the parts, controls
and functions of your machine. Once you have started, it is too late.
If an operating incident occurs:
Shut down the machine immediately.
Identify the cause of the incident.
Carry out repairs out before starting up the machine again.
No work should be carried out on the machine delivered unless:
•all measures have been taken to prevent the machine starting up
again accidentally (e.g. PTO and/or hydraulic hoses uncoupled,
tractor engine switched off),
•chocks have been placed under the frame to prevent the risk of the
frame descending,
•the vehicle has been immobilized using the appropriate systems.
Before getting off the tractor, lower the machine onto the ground.
Apply the hand brake and remove the ignition key.
No one should stand between the tractor and the machine unless the
vehicle is immobilized (hand brake, chocks, etc.), the engine is
switched off and the ignition key removed.

Safety
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Hitching
Follow the hitching instructions exactly:
•when handling, select the tractor’s lowest possible forward speed,
•the type of tractor hitch should be adapted to suit the machine’s
hitch,
•when hitching, position the tractor’s hydraulic controls such that the
hitch does not move during handling,
•the hitch must be locked and should not become detached by itself
in the lower position.
The weight distribution is altered when the machine is hitched. The
maximum load per vehicle axle (see manufacturer’s information)
should not be exceeded. If there is insufficient loading on the front
axle, extra weights must be installed, so that control over the vehicle’s
steering is retained.
When hitching or unhitching the tool, put any support equipment
provided in place to prevent the machine from becoming unbalanced.
\ DANGER
Never stand between the machine and the tractor during
movements.
No one should stand between the tractor and the machine when
handling the tractor or during lifting operations. This could cause
serious injury or even death.

Safety
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Transport
Regulations
•Comply with the Highway Code when driving
on public roads.
•Check that your hitch complies with local road safety legislation.
Where applicable, it is your responsibility to install and test the
transport equipment (for example lighting, signals, guards, etc.)
corresponding to the characteristics of your tractor-machine
assembly and the applicable statutory requirements.
•Ensure that the machine dimensions comply with the highway
code.
Carrying persons
Carrying persons during work or during transport is prohibited.
Braking
For all movements, brakes must be coupled (no single wheel braking).
Moving off the field
The machine must not be moved outside the field or near people until
the fold-away extensions or the fold-away or tipping accessories (if
any) have been locked in the transport position.
Hydraulic
The hydraulic hoses of the folding jacks must be disconnected to
prevent accidental unfolding.
Lifting
•Secure the lower lifting arms to prevent them from swinging out.
•The lift control should be positioned so as to prevent the tool from
being accidentally lowered.
Axle
For machines with a transport axle, secure the axle locking system
prior to traveling on the road.
\ CAUTION
Machine offset
On a bend, be aware of the machine offset and that the load is also
off-center. Adjust your forward speed accordingly.

Safety
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Use
\ DANGER
Avoid any contact of the machine with power lines.
Any contact with power lines could result in serious injury or death. 
Take all necessary precautions, to prevent any contact when
maneuvering the machine close to power lines.
\ WARNING
Stay outside the movement area of the folding parts of the
machine.
No one should enter the movement area of the folding extensions
area or of the folding or tipping accessories (if any) until they have
been locked by the system provided for this purpose. This system
can be a chain, pin, rigid rod or a controlled double valve.
Never work on a machine that is moving.
Any work on the machine while the tractor is in motion is
prohibited. Keep a safety distance of at least 5 m from the machine
in motion (forward movement, movement of any part of the
machine, movement of the tractor lift).
Check the vicinity of both the machine and tractor 
before starting up.
Before starting up, ensure that there is no one in the immediate
vicinity (children, etc.). Ensure that you have sufficient visibility.
Wear safety shoes and keep a safe distance when adjusting
machines fitted with discs.
For machines fitted with covering discs, border discs, folding tines,
leveling boards, track erasers or any other accessory that can be
vertically adjusted, it is advisable to respect a safety distance, as
the equipment could accidentally fall when being adjusted.
Wearing safety shoes is recommended.

Safety
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\ CAUTION
Adapt your speed accordingly on uneven terrain.
In the event of use on uneven terrain, the tractor can deviate from
its path if it encounters a hole, ditch or other irregularity.
To avoid this problem, always drive at a suitable speed on uneven
terrain.
One person only on the tractor during operation.
Only allow a single person, the operator, on the tractor when it and
the tool are in operation.

Safety
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Maintenance
It is strictly prohibited to remove springs used as safety devices for
working parts: this operation should only be performed by specialists.
For machines with folding extensions: You must follow the instructions
in this manual for assembly, disassembly and adjustment.
Before doing any welding:
Disconnect any electrical enclosures.
Disconnect the alternator and battery, if the tractor is hitched to the
tool.
Regularly check that bolts are tight, tire pressures are correct and the
hydraulic circuit is in good condition.
Take care never to direct the jet from a high pressure cleaner directly
at the following parts; it could damage them:
•bearings
•hydraulic hoses,
•electrical enclosures,
•any sensitive component of the machine.
\ DANGER
Engage the brakes or vehicle immobilization system before
all interventions on the tractor - tool assembly.
Always engage the brakes or vehicle immobilization system
before any intervention within the radius of the tractor - tool
assembly. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, even
death.
\ WARNING
Take care with sharp edges and corners.
When changing parts on the machine, pay attention to all parts
with sharp edges or corners. We recommend that you wear safety
equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, gloves, etc.) to avoid any
injury.
\ CAUTION
Take care with splashback from high pressure cleaners.
When cleaning the machine, take care with splashback from high
pressure cleaners on some surfaces. It could cause superficial
injuries.

Safety
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Power take-off
Follow the instructions of the cardan joint manufacturer.
Only use the universal joint transmission specified for the machine.
Fit the universal joint transmission with the regulatory protection
devices.
Only disconnect hydraulic tubes if there is no pressure in the tractor
and machine hydraulic system.
Unhitching
To prevent any danger when unhitching
Immobilize the tractor.
Ensure that the machine is on flat and sufficiently stable ground.
Operate the tractor hydraulic lift slowly and carefully.
Connect or disconnect the hydraulic connectors to/from the tractor
hydraulic system only when the tractor/machine assembly is no
longer pressurized.
\ WARNING
Never engage the transmission, if there are persons within the
radius of the tractor/machine combination.
\ WARNING
Never stand between the tractor and the machine 
when unhitching.
Before unhitching the machine, check that there is no one
between the machine and the tractor. 
Persons could become trapped between the tractor and the
machine, resulting in serious injury, even death.