LEMKEN Primus-12 User manual

Operating Instructions
Trailed Field Sprayer
Primus-12
-en -
Item no. 17514252
00/02.20
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Straße 5, 46519 Alpen / Germany
Telephone [phone], Fax [phone]
[email protected], 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 type 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
1General information................................................................................................14
1.1 Liability.........................................................................................................................14
1.2 Guarantee ....................................................................................................................14
1.3 Copyright .....................................................................................................................15
1.4 Optional accessories ..................................................................................................15
1.5 Type plate ....................................................................................................................16
2Symbols used in the Operating Instructions........................................................18
2.1 Hazard classes ............................................................................................................18
2.2 Information...................................................................................................................18
2.3 Environmental protection...........................................................................................18
2.4 Indication of passages................................................................................................19
3Safety measures and precautions.........................................................................20
3.1 Target group................................................................................................................20
3.2 Intended use................................................................................................................20
3.3 Safety and warning signs...........................................................................................21
3.3.1 General information...................................................................................................21
3.3.2 Position of safety and warning stickers......................................................................22
3.3.3 Meaning of warning signs..........................................................................................22
3.3.4 Meaning of other symbols..........................................................................................24
3.4 Special safety information..........................................................................................26
3.5 Danger areas................................................................................................................28
3.5.1 Danger areas when operating the implement............................................................29
3.5.2 Danger area when folding in and out.........................................................................29
3.6 Safety features of the device......................................................................................30
3.6.1 Protection against unauthorised use..........................................................................30
3.7 Residual risks..............................................................................................................31
3.7.1 Hazard caused by mechanical systems.....................................................................31
3.7.2 Dangers from the oil hydraulic system.......................................................................31

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3.8 Applicable Rules and Regulations.............................................................................31
3.9 Operation on public highways...................................................................................32
3.9.1 Lighting system and identification..............................................................................32
3.9.2 Permissible weight of the implement .........................................................................34
3.9.3 Requirements of the tractor.......................................................................................34
3.9.4 Check before departure.............................................................................................35
3.9.5 Correct behaviour in road traffic ................................................................................37
3.10 Obligation of the operator ..........................................................................................37
3.11 Safe operation of the implement................................................................................38
3.11.1 General ..................................................................................................................38
3.11.2 Selection and qualification of personnel.................................................................39
3.11.3 Hydraulic system....................................................................................................39
3.11.4 Stopping the implement in an emergency..............................................................40
4Handover of the implement....................................................................................41
5Layout and description...........................................................................................42
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................42
5.2 Basic frame and drawbar, general.............................................................................43
5.3 Axles.............................................................................................................................43
5.4 Braking system............................................................................................................44
5.4.1 Without braking system .............................................................................................44
5.4.2 Compressed air brake ...............................................................................................45
5.4.3 Hydraulic braking system...........................................................................................47
5.5 Liquid flow ...................................................................................................................51
5.5.1 Overview 2500/3500 l................................................................................................51
5.5.2 Description of the spraying process up to 3500 l.......................................................52
5.5.3 Overview of 4500 l.....................................................................................................54
5.5.4 Description of the spraying pricess with 4500 l..........................................................55
5.5.5 Liquid flow to nozzles.................................................................................................56
5.6 Main tank......................................................................................................................57
5.7 Clean water tank..........................................................................................................59
5.8 Hand-wash tank...........................................................................................................60

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5.9 Filter .............................................................................................................................60
5.10 Pump(s)........................................................................................................................61
5.11 Control and connection centre ..................................................................................61
5.11.1 Basic equipment.....................................................................................................62
5.11.2 Equipment from EES Pack 2..................................................................................62
5.11.3 Selector valves.......................................................................................................63
5.11.4 Switchover valve ....................................................................................................64
5.11.5 Distributing valve....................................................................................................65
5.11.6 Flush valve.............................................................................................................65
5.11.7 Chemical inductor...................................................................................................65
5.11.8 Connections ...........................................................................................................67
5.11.9 Pressure limiting valve ...........................................................................................68
5.11.10 Drain valve handwashing tank............................................................................68
5.11.11 Fill level indicator and TANK control ...................................................................68
5.11.12 Automatic filling stop with EES pack 4................................................................69
5.12 Filling hose holder ......................................................................................................69
5.13 Storage compartment .................................................................................................70
5.14 Recording the distance travelled...............................................................................70
5.15 Flowmeter ....................................................................................................................71
5.16 Pressure measuring device........................................................................................71
5.17 Feeding ........................................................................................................................71
5.18 Hydraulic control.........................................................................................................72
5.18.1 Standard.................................................................................................................72
5.18.2 Electro-hydraulic control.........................................................................................72
5.18.3 Load Sensing .........................................................................................................73
5.19 Operation terminal ......................................................................................................74
5.20 Multifunction handle ...................................................................................................75
5.20.1 Spraying.................................................................................................................76
5.20.2 Boom......................................................................................................................77
5.21 Part-width section box CCI A 20................................................................................77
5.22 Height adjustment.......................................................................................................78

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5.23 Pendulum suspension and slope compensation .....................................................78
5.24 Stabiliser......................................................................................................................79
5.25 DISTANCE-Control......................................................................................................79
5.26 Hydraulic flow dividers and pressure limiting valves..............................................80
5.27 Boom............................................................................................................................81
5.27.1 Part-width section valves........................................................................................81
5.27.2 Single nozzle valves...............................................................................................82
5.27.3 Nozzle holders........................................................................................................82
5.27.4 Nozzles ..................................................................................................................83
5.27.5 Spacer....................................................................................................................83
5.27.6 Spray cone lighting.................................................................................................83
5.28 Drop hose ....................................................................................................................84
6Preparations ............................................................................................................85
6.1 Preparations on tractor...............................................................................................85
6.1.1 Checking the suitability of the tractor for the implement ............................................85
6.1.2 Check tractor tire pressure ........................................................................................89
6.1.3 Installation of the operation terminal..........................................................................89
6.2 Brake system...............................................................................................................89
6.2.1 Air brake system........................................................................................................90
6.2.2 Hydraulic brake system .............................................................................................90
6.2.3 Without braking system .............................................................................................90
6.3 Preparations on the implement..................................................................................91
6.3.1 Standard procedure...................................................................................................91
6.3.2 Implement with compressed air brake.......................................................................92
6.4 Attaching the implement ............................................................................................95
6.4.1 Attaching the implement with drawbar eye................................................................95
6.4.2 Attaching the implement with cross shaft...................................................................97
6.4.3 Conversion of device.................................................................................................99
6.4.4 Devices with air brake systems .................................................................................99
6.4.5 Implement with hydraulic braking system................................................................100
6.4.6 Checking and attaching the cardan shaft.................................................................100
6.5 Determining filling quantities of the implement .....................................................102

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6.6 Installing the intended nozzles ................................................................................103
6.7 Volumetric metering of the nozzles and calibrating the flowmeter ......................105
6.7.1 Volumetrically meter the nozzles.............................................................................106
6.7.2 Calibrate the flowmeter............................................................................................109
6.8 Calibration of the speed sensor...............................................................................109
6.8.1 Check speed sensor................................................................................................109
6.8.2 Calibrate the speed sensor......................................................................................110
6.9 Check compatibility of pesticides with equipment ................................................110
7Operation ...............................................................................................................112
7.1 Prepare device for use..............................................................................................112
7.1.1 Adapt device for use................................................................................................112
7.1.2 Prepare the device for operation in frosty conditions...............................................113
7.1.3 Fill device with liquids..............................................................................................113
7.1.4 Drain antifreeze agent .............................................................................................114
7.2 Filling and emptying the water canister for hand washing ...................................115
7.2.1 Filling water canister for hand washing....................................................................115
7.2.2 Emptying water canister for hand washing..............................................................115
7.3 Filling and emptying the clean water tank ..............................................................116
7.3.1 Filling the clean water tank......................................................................................116
7.3.2 Emptying the clean water tank.................................................................................117
7.4 Filling the main tank..................................................................................................117
7.4.1 Standard procedure.................................................................................................118
7.4.2 External filling connection........................................................................................119
7.4.3 Intake connection ....................................................................................................120
7.4.4 Chemical inductor....................................................................................................124
7.5 Adjust flush valve......................................................................................................128
7.6 Cleaning empty canisters.........................................................................................130
7.7 Cleaning gun at the chemical inductor ...................................................................132
7.8 Rinsing the chemical inductor .................................................................................135

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7.9 Folding out sprayer boom........................................................................................137
7.9.1 Standard procedure.................................................................................................137
7.9.2 Device with standard equipment..............................................................................138
7.9.3 Device with Comfort FS equipment .........................................................................138
7.10 Adjusting the spring stabiliser.................................................................................141
7.11 Trial operation of device...........................................................................................142
7.12 Working with the device ...........................................................................................143
7.12.1 Prepare for application .........................................................................................143
7.12.2 Apply spraying agent............................................................................................145
7.13 Working on rugged terrain or on a slope................................................................147
7.14 Switching the spray fan or spray cone lighting equipment...................................147
7.15 Side nozzles...............................................................................................................147
7.15.1 Switch edge nozzles.............................................................................................148
7.15.2 Install edge nozzles..............................................................................................148
7.16 Working with drop hoses .........................................................................................149
7.16.1 Attaching drop hoses............................................................................................149
7.16.2 Spraying with drop hoses.....................................................................................151
7.17 Folding in the boom..................................................................................................151
7.17.1 Standard procedure..............................................................................................152
7.17.2 Devices with standard equipment.........................................................................153
7.17.3 Devices with Comfort FS equipment....................................................................153
7.18 System cleaning with partially filled main container .............................................155
7.18.1 Flush the pipe system before interruption ............................................................156
7.18.2 Stir spraying fluid before distribution ....................................................................159
8Cleaning.................................................................................................................162
8.1 Standard procedure ..................................................................................................162
8.2 Emptying the main tank............................................................................................163
8.2.1 General....................................................................................................................163
8.2.2 Pump the remaining quantity from the main container.............................................164
8.2.3 Draining spray agent from the main tank.................................................................165

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8.3 Internal cleaning........................................................................................................166
8.3.1 Standard procedure.................................................................................................167
8.3.2 Clean main container...............................................................................................169
8.4 External cleaning.......................................................................................................174
8.4.1 Prepare external cleaning........................................................................................175
8.4.2 Perform external cleaning........................................................................................176
8.5 Cleaning the filter......................................................................................................177
8.5.1 Standard procedure.................................................................................................177
8.5.2 Suction filter.............................................................................................................177
8.5.3 Press filter................................................................................................................178
9Detaching the implement .....................................................................................180
9.1 Preparations ..............................................................................................................180
9.1.1 After one use...........................................................................................................181
9.1.2 For wintering............................................................................................................181
9.2 Put implement into park mode.................................................................................182
9.2.1 Fix brakes................................................................................................................182
9.2.2 Fitting stand.............................................................................................................183
9.3 Detaching the implement..........................................................................................184
10 Maintenance and repairs......................................................................................185
10.1 Special safety instructions.......................................................................................185
10.1.1 General ................................................................................................................185
10.1.2 Personnel qualifications .......................................................................................185
10.1.3 Protective equipment............................................................................................185
10.1.4 Immobilise the implement for maintenance and repairs .......................................186
10.1.5 Working on the hydraulics....................................................................................186
10.1.6 Working on the electrics.......................................................................................186
10.1.7 Utilised tool...........................................................................................................187
10.2 Safely maintain the device........................................................................................188
10.3 Environmental protection.........................................................................................189
10.4 Maintenance intervals...............................................................................................189
10.5 Oils and lubricants....................................................................................................191

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10.6 Lubricating.................................................................................................................191
10.6.1 Additional care once the season is over...............................................................192
10.6.2 Traction loop.........................................................................................................192
10.6.3 Stand....................................................................................................................193
10.6.4 Slack adjuster.......................................................................................................193
10.6.5 Camshaft..............................................................................................................194
10.6.6 Lift mast and self-aligning bearings......................................................................194
10.6.7 Skids and pivoted guide.......................................................................................195
10.6.8 Rope pulley ..........................................................................................................196
10.6.9 Rope.....................................................................................................................196
10.6.10 Boom.................................................................................................................197
10.6.11 Chemical inductor .............................................................................................201
10.7 Drive shaft..................................................................................................................201
10.7.1 Protective tube .....................................................................................................201
10.7.2 Safety chain..........................................................................................................202
10.7.3 Sliding tube...........................................................................................................202
10.7.4 Joints....................................................................................................................202
10.8 Hydraulic hoses.........................................................................................................202
10.9 Oil filter in electrohydraulic operation.....................................................................202
10.9.1 Check oil filter.......................................................................................................203
10.9.2 Replace oil filter....................................................................................................203
10.10 Braking system..........................................................................................................204
10.11 Cleaning filter on the coupling head .......................................................................204
10.12 Tightening torques....................................................................................................206
10.12.1 General.............................................................................................................206
10.12.2 Bolts and nuts made of steel.............................................................................207
10.12.3 Screws and nuts made of stainless steel ..........................................................207
10.12.4 Wheel nuts........................................................................................................208
10.13 Check the connections to the tractor......................................................................209
10.13.1 Hydraulic connections.......................................................................................209
10.13.2 Electrical connections .......................................................................................209

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10.14 Pump ..........................................................................................................................210
10.14.1 General information...........................................................................................210
10.14.2 Check oil level...................................................................................................211
10.14.3 Refill oil .............................................................................................................212
10.14.4 Replace membranes.........................................................................................213
10.14.5 Check the pressure at the pressure accumulator..............................................213
10.15 Calibrating the sensors ............................................................................................215
10.16 Filter ...........................................................................................................................215
10.17 Work for a qualified, authorised person..................................................................216
10.17.1 Axle...................................................................................................................216
10.17.2 Traction loop and hitch ball coupling.................................................................216
10.17.3 Braking system .................................................................................................217
10.17.4 Checking the implement....................................................................................217
10.18 Control connections .................................................................................................217
10.18.1 Pump performance............................................................................................218
10.18.2 Pressure gauge.................................................................................................218
10.18.3 Flowmeter.........................................................................................................219
10.19 Information in case of faults and malfunctions......................................................221
11 Technical data .......................................................................................................222
11.1 Dimensions................................................................................................................222
11.2 Weights ......................................................................................................................223
11.2.1 Implement weights ...............................................................................................223
11.2.2 Minimum weights..................................................................................................224
11.2.3 Permitted weights.................................................................................................224
11.3 Drawbar......................................................................................................................225
11.4 Connecting fixture and drawbar extension.............................................................225
11.5 Traction loops............................................................................................................226
11.6 Axles...........................................................................................................................227
11.6.1 Explanation of the terms offset and wheel conversion .........................................227
11.6.2 Permitted transport speed....................................................................................228
11.6.3 Axle load...............................................................................................................228
11.6.4 Track width...........................................................................................................229

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11.7 Tyres...........................................................................................................................231
11.8 Use of own wheels or wheels which are not listed in the list of wheels ..............232
11.9 Rims ...........................................................................................................................234
11.10 Drive shaft..................................................................................................................234
11.11 Pumps ........................................................................................................................235
11.12 Spraying fluid system...............................................................................................236
11.13 Oil hydraulic system .................................................................................................237
11.13.1 Device system...................................................................................................238
11.13.2 Volumetric flow and pressure............................................................................238
11.13.3 Pressure limit valves.........................................................................................238
11.14 Electronic pressure display .....................................................................................238
11.15 Filter ...........................................................................................................................239
11.16 Tank volume ..............................................................................................................239
11.17 Technical remaining quantity...................................................................................240
11.18 Boom..........................................................................................................................240
11.18.1 B21....................................................................................................................241
11.18.2 B27....................................................................................................................241
11.18.3 B30....................................................................................................................242
11.19 Noise, airborne sound ..............................................................................................243
12 Appendix................................................................................................................244
12.1 General information about nozzles..........................................................................244
12.2 Nozzle field of application ........................................................................................244
12.3 Nozzle tables..............................................................................................................245
12.3.1 Nozzle sizes 01 - 05.............................................................................................245
12.3.2 Nozzle sizes 06 - 10.............................................................................................246
12.4 Correction factors for spraying liquids with different densities...........................247
12.5 Edge nozzles..............................................................................................................248

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12.6 Dosage tables for liquid fertilisers...........................................................................249
12.6.1 Seedtable for drop hoses 5L and 5SL..................................................................249
12.6.2 Seedtable for liquid fertiliser nozzle SJ-7 .............................................................250
12.6.3 Dosage table, five-hole nozzle FL........................................................................252
12.6.4 UAN dosage table (28/1.28 kg/l) for nozzles ID, IDN, IDK, IDKN and FD............253
12.6.5 Dosage table, liquid fertiliser nozzle FD ...............................................................256
12.6.6 Dosage table, six-hole nozzle ESI........................................................................258
12.7 Layout plan for electrohydraulic operation; Positioning the hydraulic valves....260
12.8 Matrices......................................................................................................................261
12.8.1 Pump P 260 / Sprayer boom B 21 –27................................................................261
12.8.2 Pump P 260 / Sprayer boom B 30........................................................................263
12.8.3 Pumps P 200 / Sprayer boom B 21 –27..............................................................265
12.8.4 Pumps P 200 / Sprayer boom B 30......................................................................266
12.8.5 Additional configurations ......................................................................................267
12.8.6 Control..................................................................................................................268
12.8.7 Nozzles ................................................................................................................268
Index .............................................................................................................................270

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 user of the imple-
ment. 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.

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1.5 Type plate
The implement is marked with a type plate.
The type plate is located at the front right
of the implement.
The operating instructions can apply to va-
rious implement types or implement
equipment.
In the operating instructions, contents are
marked that are only valid for a certain im-
plement type or certain implement
equipment.
Use the type plate to determine the imple-
ment type and the implement equipment.
Design of the type plate
Figure: Sample of a type plate (standard)
Figure: Sample of a type plate, only France

General information
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1
Series
2
Type designation
3
Serial number
4
Year of manufacture
5
Vehicle class, subclass, speed index
6
EU type approval number
7
Vehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number is also
engraved in the frame near the type plate.
8
Permitted gross weight [kg]*
9
Permissible drawbar load [kg] (axle 0)
10
Permissible axle load [kg] (axle 1)
11
Permissible axle load [kg] (axle 2)
12
CE label
13
EAC label
14
Company name and address of the manu-
facturer
14a
Address of the manufacturer
15
Company logo
16
Manufacturer
17
Date of homologation
18
Type / Equipment / Version
*For implements with an EU type-approval number, the permissible gross weight
is equal to the sum of the permissible axle loads.

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.
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.