LEMKEN 9 Z10 User manual

Operating Instructions
Seeding Combinations
Compact-Solitair 9 Z10
-EN -
Item no. 17510464
02/08.22
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen
Telephone [phone], Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail], Internet: http://www.lemken.com

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Dear customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing this device. The de-
vice can only be used to its full advantage when operated and used properly.
When the device was delivered, you will already have been instructed in opera-
tion, adjustment and maintenance by your dealer. However, this brief instruction is
not a substitute for thorough study of the operating instructions.
These operating instructions will help to familiarise you with the LEMKEN GmbH &
Co. KG device and the options available for using it.
The operating instructions contain important information about how to operate the
device safely, properly and efficiently. Following the instructions will help to pre-
vent hazards, faults and down times and will increase reliability and service life.
Read the operating instructions carefully and attentively before commissioning.
Make sure that the operating instructions are always available at the location
where the device is used.
The operating instructions must be read and followed by anyone who is involved
in carrying out the following work:
•Coupling and uncoupling
•Adjustments
•Operation
•Maintenance and repairs
•Troubleshooting, and
•Final shutdown and disposal.

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Spare parts ordering
This device is supplied with a specification listing all assemblies that are relevant
for the product. The spare parts list valid for your device includes both those as-
semblies relevant to you and those that are not intended for your device. Make
sure that you only order spare parts that belong to the assemblies that can be
found on your specification or the enclosed print out. When ordering spare parts,
state the type designation and serial number of the device. This information can
be found on the rating plate. Enter this data in the fields below so that it is always
to hand.
Type designation:
Serial number:
Remember that you should only use genuine LEMKEN spare parts. Reproduction
parts have a negative influence on the function of the device, have a shorter ser-
vice life and present risks and hazards that cannot be estimated by LEMKEN
GmbH & Co. KG. They also increase the maintenance costs.
Service and spare parts
Information on service and spare parts is available from your local dealer or our
website at www.lemken.com.

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CONTENTS
Contents ........................................................................................................................... 3
1General information ................................................................................................ 13
1.1 Liability......................................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Guarantee .................................................................................................................... 13
1.3 Copyright ..................................................................................................................... 14
1.4 Optional accessories .................................................................................................. 14
2Symbols used in the Operating Instructions........................................................ 15
2.1 Hazard classes ............................................................................................................ 15
2.2 Information................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Environmental protection ........................................................................................... 16
2.4 Indication of passages................................................................................................ 16
3Safety measures and precautions......................................................................... 17
3.1 Target group ................................................................................................................ 17
3.2 Intended use ................................................................................................................ 17
3.3 Safety devices on the device...................................................................................... 18
3.4 Safety and warning signs ........................................................................................... 18
3.4.1 General information ................................................................................................... 18
3.4.2 Meaning of warning signs.......................................................................................... 19
3.4.3 Meaning of other symbols.......................................................................................... 22
3.4.4 Overview of the position of warning symbols............................................................. 23
3.5 Special safety instructions......................................................................................... 24
3.6 Hazardous areas.......................................................................................................... 26
3.6.1 Hazardous areas during operation of the implement ................................................. 26
3.7 Residual risks.............................................................................................................. 27
3.7.1 Hazard caused by mechanical systems..................................................................... 27
3.7.2 Hazard caused by hydraulic systems ........................................................................ 27
3.7.3 Hazard during operation ............................................................................................ 27
3.8 Applicable rules and regulations ............................................................................... 28

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3.9 Operation on public highways ................................................................................... 28
3.9.1 Lighting system and identification.............................................................................. 28
3.9.2 Requirements of the tractor ....................................................................................... 28
3.9.3 Permissible lateral inclination during transportation................................................... 29
3.9.4 Check before departure ............................................................................................. 30
3.9.5 Correct behaviour in road traffic ................................................................................ 30
3.10 Obligation of the operator .......................................................................................... 31
3.11 Operating the device safely........................................................................................ 32
3.11.1 General information................................................................................................ 32
3.11.2 Personnel selection and qualifications ................................................................... 33
3.11.3 Hydraulic system .................................................................................................... 34
3.11.4 Power take-off operation ........................................................................................ 35
4Handing over the device......................................................................................... 37
5Layout and description........................................................................................... 38
5.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 38
5.2 Description................................................................................................................... 40
5.2.1 Drawbar ..................................................................................................................... 40
5.2.2 Feed discs ................................................................................................................. 40
5.2.3 Wheel track eliminators ............................................................................................. 40
5.2.4 Track markers............................................................................................................ 40
5.2.5 Circular spike harrow................................................................................................. 40
5.2.6 Gear trough ............................................................................................................... 40
5.2.7 Side blades................................................................................................................ 41
5.2.8 Levelling bar .............................................................................................................. 41
5.2.9 Tyre packer roller....................................................................................................... 41
5.2.10 Harrow tyre packer ................................................................................................. 42
5.2.11 Coupling frame ....................................................................................................... 42
5.2.12 Leading roller / harrow............................................................................................ 42
5.2.13 OptiDisc coulter bar / double disc coulter ............................................................... 42
5.2.14 Sowing harrow........................................................................................................ 42
5.2.15 Pulse wheel............................................................................................................ 43
5.2.16 Advance marking.................................................................................................... 43
5.2.17 Ascent/platform ...................................................................................................... 43

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5.2.18 Seed hopper........................................................................................................... 43
5.2.19 Sowing of seeds..................................................................................................... 43
5.2.20 Blower .................................................................................................................... 43
5.2.21 Lighting system ...................................................................................................... 43
5.2.22 Electronic control system ....................................................................................... 43
5.3 Fertiliser version ......................................................................................................... 44
5.3.1 Container for fertiliser ................................................................................................ 44
5.3.2 Sowing system for seed or fertiliser........................................................................... 44
5.4 Air brake....................................................................................................................... 45
5.4.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 45
5.4.2 Description of functions ............................................................................................. 47
5.5 Hydraulic braking system........................................................................................... 50
5.5.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 50
5.5.2 Description of functions ............................................................................................. 51
6Preparation of the tractor ....................................................................................... 52
6.1 Tyres............................................................................................................................. 52
6.2 Lift Rods....................................................................................................................... 52
6.3 Check Chains or Sway Blocks of the Three Point Linkage ..................................... 52
6.4 Brake system............................................................................................................... 52
6.4.1 Air brake system........................................................................................................ 52
6.4.2 Brake force regulator ................................................................................................. 53
6.4.3 Hydraulic brake system ............................................................................................. 53
6.5 Cardan shaft ................................................................................................................ 54
6.5.1 Inspect and mount cardan shaft ................................................................................ 54
6.5.2 Cardan shaft shortening ............................................................................................ 55
6.6 Lower control link coupling........................................................................................ 57
6.7 Hydraulic system......................................................................................................... 58
6.7.1 Transport ................................................................................................................... 58
6.7.2 Work assignment....................................................................................................... 58
6.7.3 Coupling and uncoupling ........................................................................................... 58
6.8 Power supply............................................................................................................... 59
6.9 Required power sockets ............................................................................................. 60

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6.10 Required hydraulic control units ............................................................................... 61
6.11 Actuation and adjustment of blower hydraulics....................................................... 62
6.11.1 Hydraulic equipment for the blower hydraulics....................................................... 62
6.11.2 Hydraulic system for the blower drive of the precision planter................................ 63
6.12 Implement hydraulics ................................................................................................. 63
6.12.1 Signal socket.......................................................................................................... 63
7Preparations on implement.................................................................................... 64
7.1 Final assembly............................................................................................................. 64
7.2 Fertiliser version ......................................................................................................... 64
7.2.1 Precision planter connection...................................................................................... 64
7.2.2 Scope of delivery ....................................................................................................... 65
7.2.3 Removing the sowing system for seeds .................................................................... 66
7.2.4 Mounting the sowing system for fertiliser................................................................... 68
7.2.5 Removing the sowing system for fertiliser ................................................................. 72
7.2.6 Installing the sowing system for seeds ...................................................................... 75
7.2.7 Checking the bottom gates........................................................................................ 78
8Coupling and uncoupling ....................................................................................... 79
8.1 Attaching...................................................................................................................... 80
8.2 Detaching..................................................................................................................... 83
8.3 Seeding bar.................................................................................................................. 86
8.3.1 Attaching.................................................................................................................... 86
8.3.2 Detaching .................................................................................................................. 88
8.4 Precision planter ......................................................................................................... 89
8.4.1 Attaching.................................................................................................................... 89
8.4.2 Detaching .................................................................................................................. 90
9Use............................................................................................................................ 91
9.1 General Instructions ................................................................................................... 91
9.2 OptiDisc double disc coulters.................................................................................... 92
9.3 Pulse wheel.................................................................................................................. 92
9.4 Track markers.............................................................................................................. 92
9.5 Sensors ........................................................................................................................ 92

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9.6 Lane width.................................................................................................................... 92
9.7 Blower speed ............................................................................................................... 92
9.8 Electronic controller ................................................................................................... 93
9.9 Sowing shaft for seeds ............................................................................................... 93
9.10 Switching the sowing rollers on or off ...................................................................... 94
9.10.1 Activating the sowing rollers................................................................................... 95
9.10.2 Deactivating the sowing rollers............................................................................... 96
9.11 Sowing shaft for fertiliser ........................................................................................... 97
9.12 Stop slides ................................................................................................................... 97
9.13 Bottom gate ................................................................................................................. 98
9.13.1 Adjusting the bottom gate for seed......................................................................... 98
9.13.2 Adjusting the bottom gate for fertiliser. ................................................................... 99
9.14 Unscrewing test......................................................................................................... 100
9.15 Hopper........................................................................................................................ 101
9.16 Agitator shafts ........................................................................................................... 102
9.16.1 Agitator shaft in seed container............................................................................ 102
9.16.2 Agitator shaft in fertiliser container ....................................................................... 102
10 Sequence control .................................................................................................. 103
10.1 Raising ....................................................................................................................... 106
10.2 Lowering .................................................................................................................... 106
10.3 Deactivating the raising and lowering process ...................................................... 107
11 Adjustments........................................................................................................... 108
11.1 Drive shaft monitoring .............................................................................................. 109
11.2 Manual gearbox ......................................................................................................... 109
11.2.1 General ................................................................................................................ 109
11.2.2 Rotor speeds........................................................................................................ 110
11.3 Horizontal position.................................................................................................... 113
11.4 Working depth ........................................................................................................... 113
11.5 Change in the direction of rotation of the rotors.................................................... 114

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11.6 Knife tines with quick-coupling system .................................................................. 116
11.7 Power take-off............................................................................................................ 118
11.8 Side blade .................................................................................................................. 118
11.8.1 Retracting the side blades.................................................................................... 119
11.8.2 Extending the side blades .................................................................................... 120
11.9 Side blade extension................................................................................................. 121
11.10 Wheelmark eradicator............................................................................................... 121
11.10.1 Relocation at the side........................................................................................ 121
11.10.2 Adjusting the working depth .............................................................................. 122
11.11 Feed discs.................................................................................................................. 123
11.12 Levelling bar .............................................................................................................. 124
11.12.1 Levelling bar - rear ............................................................................................ 124
11.12.2 Levelling bar - front ........................................................................................... 124
11.13 Double disc coulter ................................................................................................... 125
11.13.1 Strippers for double disc coulters...................................................................... 125
11.13.2 Strippers for pressure rollers............................................................................. 125
11.13.3 Drilling depth of seeding coulter........................................................................ 126
11.13.4 Coulter pressure depth of seeding coulter ........................................................ 127
11.14 Harrow........................................................................................................................ 128
11.14.1 Adjusting the contact angle ............................................................................... 128
11.14.2 Levelling bar...................................................................................................... 128
11.15 Track markers............................................................................................................ 129
11.15.1 General ............................................................................................................. 129
11.15.2 Securing the track marker ................................................................................. 129
11.15.3 Unlocking the track marker ............................................................................... 130
11.15.4 Adjust track marker ........................................................................................... 130
11.16 Lane mode ................................................................................................................. 131
11.17 Impulse wheel............................................................................................................ 132
11.18 Blower ........................................................................................................................ 133
11.19 Control unit without control valve ........................................................................... 134
11.20 Control unit with control valve................................................................................. 134

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11.21 Fertiliser version ....................................................................................................... 135
11.22 Direct supply.............................................................................................................. 135
11.22.1 Using with precision planter .............................................................................. 135
11.23 Double control valve ................................................................................................. 137
11.23.1 Using with precision planter .............................................................................. 137
11.23.2 Using without precision planter ......................................................................... 139
11.24 Section width control................................................................................................ 141
11.24.1 Shut-off slider - manual ..................................................................................... 141
11.24.2 Shut-off slider - hydraulic .................................................................................. 141
11.25 Spreaders................................................................................................................... 142
11.26 Electronic level monitoring ...................................................................................... 142
11.27 Sowing harrow........................................................................................................... 143
11.27.1 Harrow adjustment............................................................................................ 143
11.27.2 Harrow pressure................................................................................................ 144
11.27.3 Hydraulic system for raising the sowing harrow ................................................ 144
11.28 Advance marking ...................................................................................................... 145
11.28.1 General ............................................................................................................. 145
11.28.2 Adjustment to lane ............................................................................................ 145
11.28.3 Depth of marking slot. ....................................................................................... 146
11.29 Leading roller............................................................................................................. 147
11.30 Adjusting the scrapers ............................................................................................. 148
11.31 Clearance between scraper and roller casing ........................................................ 149
12 Seedtable ............................................................................................................... 150
13 Emptying the seed container ............................................................................... 151
13.1 Emptying through the calibration tray .................................................................... 151
13.2 Emptying with the spreaders ................................................................................... 152
14 Tyres....................................................................................................................... 153
14.1 Air pressure ............................................................................................................... 153
15 Working lights ....................................................................................................... 154
16 Operation ............................................................................................................... 155

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16.1 Turning at the headland............................................................................................ 155
16.1.1 Drive shaft ............................................................................................................ 156
17 Tips for driving on public roads .......................................................................... 157
17.1 General....................................................................................................................... 157
17.2 Brake system............................................................................................................. 157
17.3 Transport speed ........................................................................................................ 157
17.4 Preparing for driving on public roads ..................................................................... 157
17.4.1 Track markers ...................................................................................................... 158
17.4.2 Feeding disk......................................................................................................... 158
17.4.3 Side shield............................................................................................................ 158
17.4.4 Pulse wheel.......................................................................................................... 159
17.4.5 Operation terminal................................................................................................ 159
17.4.6 Shut-off valves...................................................................................................... 159
17.4.7 Lighting system .................................................................................................... 160
17.4.8 Sowing harrow...................................................................................................... 160
18 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 161
19 Switching off the device ....................................................................................... 162
19.1 Shutting down the device in an emergency............................................................ 162
19.2 Disposal ..................................................................................................................... 162
20 Maintenance and repairs ...................................................................................... 163
20.1 Special safety instructions....................................................................................... 163
20.1.1 General ................................................................................................................ 163
20.1.2 Personnel qualifications ....................................................................................... 163
20.1.3 Protective equipment............................................................................................ 163
20.1.4 Immobilise the implement for maintenance and repairs ....................................... 164
20.1.5 Working on the hydraulics .................................................................................... 164
20.1.6 Working on the electrics ....................................................................................... 164
20.1.7 Working under the raised device .......................................................................... 165
20.1.8 Utilised tool........................................................................................................... 165
20.2 Environmental protection ......................................................................................... 166
20.3 Lubrication................................................................................................................. 167

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20.4 Lubricants - transmission ........................................................................................ 168
20.4.1 Manual transmission ............................................................................................ 168
20.4.2 Transmission pan ................................................................................................. 168
20.5 Manual transmission................................................................................................. 169
20.5.1 Checking the oil.................................................................................................... 169
20.5.2 Oil change ............................................................................................................ 170
20.5.3 Filling with oil ........................................................................................................ 170
20.6 Transmission pan...................................................................................................... 171
20.6.1 Checking the fluidized grease .............................................................................. 171
20.6.2 Replacing the fluidized grease ............................................................................. 171
20.6.3 Filing up the fluidized grease................................................................................ 172
20.7 Maintenance intervals............................................................................................... 173
20.7.1 After the initial start-up (at the latest after 2 hours)............................................... 173
20.7.2 Daily check........................................................................................................... 174
20.7.3 Weekly check ....................................................................................................... 175
20.8 Lubrication chart ....................................................................................................... 176
20.8.1 Drawbar................................................................................................................ 178
20.8.2 Rotary harrow....................................................................................................... 178
20.8.3 Track markers ...................................................................................................... 179
20.8.4 Axle ...................................................................................................................... 179
20.8.5 Lifting shaft........................................................................................................... 180
20.8.6 Step...................................................................................................................... 181
20.9 Axle............................................................................................................................. 182
20.9.1 Wheel nuts ........................................................................................................... 182
20.9.2 Hub cover............................................................................................................. 182
20.9.3 Axle bearing ......................................................................................................... 182
20.10 Brake system............................................................................................................. 182
20.11 Draining the compressed air tank............................................................................ 183
20.11.1 Cleaning the filter .............................................................................................. 183
20.12 Air pipe....................................................................................................................... 184
20.13 Rotor bearings........................................................................................................... 184
20.14 Tines........................................................................................................................... 185

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20.15 Scrapers..................................................................................................................... 185
20.16 Cardan shaft .............................................................................................................. 185
20.17 Cleaning the feeding units for seeds....................................................................... 186
20.18 Cleaning the sowing units for fertiliser. .................................................................. 187
20.18.1 Check the sowing rollers ................................................................................... 189
20.19 Tightening torques.................................................................................................... 190
20.19.1 General information........................................................................................... 190
20.19.2 Bolts and nuts made of steel............................................................................. 190
20.19.3 Bolts and nuts made of V2A.............................................................................. 191
20.19.4 Wheel bolts and wheel nuts .............................................................................. 191
20.20 Checking connections to the tractor ....................................................................... 192
20.20.1 Couplings .......................................................................................................... 192
20.20.2 Connectors and cables ..................................................................................... 192
20.21 Hydraulic lines........................................................................................................... 193
20.22 Cleaning the implement............................................................................................ 193
20.23 Cleaning with pressure washer................................................................................ 193
21 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 194
21.1.1 General information.............................................................................................. 194
21.1.2 Electrical equipment ............................................................................................. 194
22 Identification plate ................................................................................................ 195
23 Noise, airborne noise............................................................................................ 196
24 Comments.............................................................................................................. 196
Index ............................................................................................................................. 197
EU Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................... 200

General information
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Liability
The "Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Delivery" of LEMKEN GmbH &
Co. KG, in particular Section IX, shall apply. Liability. In line with the dimensions
cited in these conditions the LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG shall not be held liable for
any personal or material damage, when such damage is caused by one or more
of the following reasons:
•improper use of the device, see also section entitled "Intended use",
•non-compliance with the operating instructions and the enclosed safety instruc-
tions,
•unauthorised changes to the device,
•inadequate monitoring of parts which are subject to wear,
•maintenance work that has not been conducted properly or in good time,
•the use of spare parts that are not original LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG spare
parts,
•accidents or damage through outside influences or force majeure
1.2 Guarantee
The "Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Delivery" of LEMKEN GmbH &
Co. KG shall apply at all times.
The guarantee period shall be one year from the date of receipt of the implement.
We shall rectify any implement faults in accordance with the LEMKEN guarantee
guidelines.

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1.3 Copyright
These operating instructions represent a document in terms of the law on unfair
competition.
Copyright is retained by
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Strasse 5
D-46519 Alpen, Germany
These operating instructions are intended to be used by the operator of the im-
plement. They contain texts and drawings which must not be
•reproduced,
•divulged or
•communicated in any other way in whole or in part without the express permis-
sion of the manufacturer.
Infringements will result in a claim for damages.
1.4 Optional accessories
LEMKEN implements may be equipped with various accessories. The operating
instructions below describe both series components and optional accessories.
Please note: These accessories will vary depending on the type of equipment.

Symbols used in the Operating Instructions
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2 SYMBOLS USED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Hazard classes
The following symbols are used in the Operating Instructions for particularly im-
portant information:
DANGER
Denotes an imminent hazard with high risk, which will result in
death or severe physical injury, if not avoided.
WARNING
Denotes a possible hazard with medium risk, which could result in
death or severe physical injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION
Denotes a low-risk hazard, which could cause light or medium
physical injury or property damage, if not avoided.

Symbols used in the Operating Instructions
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2.2 Information
Denotes special user tips and other particularly useful or important
information for operation and efficient utilisation.
2.3 Environmental protection
Indication of special recycling and environmental protection
measures.
2.4 Indication of passages
The following symbols are used for particular passages in the operating instruc-
tions:
−Indicates work steps
•Indicates enumerations

Safety measures and precautions
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3 SAFETY MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS
General safety instructions for the operator are specified in the chapter entitled
«Safety measures and precautions». At the start of some main chapters the safety
instructions, which refer to all work to be carried out in this chapter, are listed to-
gether. Each safety-relevant work step includes other safety instructions specific
to the work step.
3.1 Target group
These operating instructions are restricted exclusively to the use of the device by
trained technicians and instructed persons.
3.2 Intended use
The device is manufactured in accordance with state-of-the-art standards and the
recognised safety rules. However, the use of the device may result in a risk to life
and limb of the user or third parties, or cause damage to the device and other ma-
terial property. The device may be operated in a technically perfect condition only,
in accordance with its designated use and by safety-conscious persons in compli-
ance with the operating instructions.
Intended use also includes:
•compliance with the operating instructions and implementation of the work
steps indicated in the operating instructions,
•compliance with the safety and warning signs on the device,
•observance of the power limits of the tractor and device,
•observance of all maintenance specifications and additional checks,
•the use of original spare parts,
•the use of the listed auxiliary and operating materials as well as their environ-
mentally friendly disposal.
Safe operation is not guaranteed unless all instructions, settings and power limits
applicable to the device are observed.
The machine is only suitable for the usual agricultural use.

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3.3 Safety devices on the device
The device is equipped with special safety devices for the protection of the opera-
tor and the device.
−Always keep all safety devices in working order.
Lighting system
Stand
Wheel chocks
3.4 Safety and warning signs
3.4.1 General information
The implement features all equipment
which ensures safe operation. If hazardous
areas could not be completely secured
with respect to operational safety, warning
signs are affixed which indicate these re-
sidual risks. Damaged, lost or illegible
warning signs must be replaced immedi-
ately.