LEMKEN VARIOPACK FE User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FURROW PRESS
VARIOPACK FE
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03

Ensure that these instructions are always available when using the machine
and can be accessed by all users..
●
Keep these instructions for the entire service life of the machine.
●
Pass these instructions to all users / owners.
Original instructions
©2023 | This documentation is copyright protected. The copyright remains with LEMKEN GmbH & Co.
KG, Weseler Strasse 5, D-46519 Alpen.
The texts, diagrams and drawings must not be duplicated, distributed or disclosed in any other way,
either in whole or in part, without express approval.

Table of contents
1 About these instructions....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Further applicable documents..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Target groups...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Liability and warranty....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Applied presentations..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5.1 Signal words and hazard statements...................................................................................................... 3
1.5.2 Symbols and text markings........................................................................................................................ 5
1.5.3 Direction specications................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Safety.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Machine limits..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Requirements of operators, users and service personnel................................................................... 7
2.3 General safety information............................................................................................................................ 8
2.4 Safety information on hazardous areas of the machine................................................................... 10
2.5 Safety information on structural modications................................................................................... 12
2.6 Safety information on situations............................................................................................................... 12
3 Design and description........................................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Machine overview........................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Machine safety................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Position of the label.................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Meaning of the labels................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2.3 Safety devices............................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Steering damping of the frame.................................................................................................................. 19
3.4 Packer rings with scrapers........................................................................................................................... 21
4 Commissioning........................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 Preparing an attachment............................................................................................................................. 23
4.1.1 Check machine for completeness......................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2 Checking suitability of the tractor......................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Mounting the machine................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2.1 Connecting to the tractor......................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.2 Fold in the stands........................................................................................................................................ 26
4.3 Checking eld of view................................................................................................................................... 29
5 Road travel................................................................................................................................................................. 31
5.1 Information on road travel........................................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Preparing for road travel.............................................................................................................................. 31
6 Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1 Working with the machine.......................................................................................................................... 33
Table of contents
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 I

7 Cleaning and care................................................................................................................................................... 35
7.1 Cleaning with high-pressure cleaner....................................................................................................... 35
8 Temporary decommissioning.......................................................................................................................... 36
8.1 Detaching the machine................................................................................................................................ 36
8.1.1 Fold out the stands..................................................................................................................................... 36
8.1.2 Detaching the machine............................................................................................................................. 39
8.2 Storing and wintering the machine......................................................................................................... 40
9 Maintenance and repair work.......................................................................................................................... 41
9.1 Maintaining the machine properly........................................................................................................... 41
9.1.1 Preparations.................................................................................................................................................. 41
9.1.2 During the maintenance and repair..................................................................................................... 42
9.2 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................... 42
9.2.1 Maintenance schedule............................................................................................................................... 42
9.2.2 Hydraulics....................................................................................................................................................... 43
9.2.3 Checking bearing......................................................................................................................................... 43
9.3 Lubricating......................................................................................................................................................... 44
9.3.1 Lubrication schedule.................................................................................................................................. 44
9.3.2 Lubricating components via grease nipples..................................................................................... 45
9.3.3 Grease components.................................................................................................................................... 46
10 Troubleshooting and error correction......................................................................................................... 49
10.1 Finding and eliminating errors correctly.............................................................................................. 49
10.1.1 Before troubleshooting on the machine.......................................................................................... 49
10.1.2 When troubleshooting and eliminating errors.............................................................................. 49
10.2 Error - Cause - Remedies at a glance...................................................................................................... 50
11 Shutdown and disposal....................................................................................................................................... 51
11.1 Shutdown........................................................................................................................................................ 51
11.2 Disposal............................................................................................................................................................ 51
12 Technical data.......................................................................................................................................................... 52
12.1 Dimensions..................................................................................................................................................... 52
12.2 Permissible mass and loads...................................................................................................................... 52
12.3 Performance data......................................................................................................................................... 53
12.4 Connection data............................................................................................................................................ 53
12.4.1 Electrical connections.............................................................................................................................. 53
12.4.2 Hydraulic connections............................................................................................................................. 54
12.5 Noise, airborne sound................................................................................................................................. 54
12.6 Operating materials..................................................................................................................................... 54
12.7 Connecting systems at the machine..................................................................................................... 54
Index............................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Table of contents
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03II

Appendix.................................................................................................................................................................... 58
A Type plate variants............................................................................................................................................ 59
B Tightening torques screws ............................................................................................................................. 61
C Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines........................................................ 66
D Cross shaft overview......................................................................................................................................... 70
Table of contents
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 III

Table of contents
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03IV

1 About these instructions
1.1 Introduction
These operating instructions are important and belong to the
machine's scope of delivery.
These operating instructions must be available to the user at the place
of use.
nAlways read chapter "Safety" before using the machine for the rst
time.
nRead chapter "Operation - Basic operation" before using the
machine for the rst time.
nBefore starting work, also read the relevant steps in the operating
instructions.
INFORMATION
In other documents and in sections of these operating
instructions, the machine is also referred to as an imple‐
ment.
About these instructions
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 1

These operating instructions describe operation of the machine after
initial commissioning by the LEMKEN sales partner and handover to the
operator.
Prior to operation, initial commissioning and instruction in operation,
setting/adjustment and maintenance must have been carried out.
These instructions describe the machine in combination with a tractor.
If the requirements placed on the tractor are also met by other
machines or vehicles, the respective description can also be applied
in these cases.
Operation of the tractor, including its relevant functions, is not part of
these operating instructions. The operator and the user are responsible
for observing the operating instructions of the tractor.
For an unambiguous assignment of this document to the machine,
transfer the following data from the type plate of the machine:
Designation on the type plate Enter the machine data here:
Series
Type designation
Model year
Serial number
Year of manufacture
INFORMATION
Position of the type plate on the machine:
Ä Chapter 3 ‘Design and description’ on page 13
Explanation of the full type plate content:
Ä Appendix A ‘Type plate variants’ on page 59
The machines can be equipped dierently at the factory.
Standard components, special equipment or optional accessories are
not marked separately.
The contents of these operating instructions, e.g. illustrations, may
therefore dier from the equipment of the machine.
Depending on the equipment, additional documents may be required
for operation.
Validity range
Equipment variants
About these instructions
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-032

1.2 Further applicable documents
Documents that are necessary and must be observed for operation:
nOperating instructions of the tractor
nFor partially assembled or disassembled delivery:
Mounting instructions
nSpare parts list
1.3 Target groups
The target groups of these operating instructions are operators, users
and service personnel of the machine.
The target groups must meet the requirements for the qualication of
the personnel.
Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘Requirements of operators, users and service personnel’
on page 7.
1.4 Liability and warranty
Liability and warranty are excluded if personal injury and damage to
property can be traced back to improper use or non-observance of the
operating instructions.
1.5 Applied presentations
1.5.1 Signal words and hazard statements
The following signal words and hazard statements are used to label
warning signs and to warn of residual risks:
Signal word Meaning
DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situation
that may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that may
result in injury or death.
CAUTION Indicates a situation that may result in minor
injury.
Warning of personal injury
About these instructions
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 3

Signal word Meaning
NOTICE Indicates a situation that may result in mate‐
rial damage.
Signal word Meaning
NOTE Indicates tips and useful information for the
user
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Indicates notices and special measures
regarding environmental protection
Warning of property damage
Other notices and information
About these instructions
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-034

1.5.2 Symbols and text markings
Symbol, text
marking
Meaning
In front of and in texts
●Marking for routine maintenance tasks
Activities that demand the help of service
sta.
nListing
[1], , Position numbers
Example: ‘Settings’ Software element
Example: [OK] Softkey, key, switch and button
[kg] Unit
ÄCross reference
In work instructions
√ Preconditions
►nWorking steps in single-step work
instructions
nMeasures for hazard avoidance in safety
information
1.
2.
Working steps in multi-step work instructions
ðResult
In illustrations
Light grey coloured
components
Non-relevant components, visible to facilitate
orientation
Yellow coloured com‐
ponents
Action-relevant components
1.5.3 Direction specications
The direction specications used in the text (left, right, front and rear)
refer to the driving direction of the tractor when moving forwards.
About these instructions
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 5

2 Safety
2.1 Machine limits
The machine is used for reconsolidation on agricultural land.
The machine must be combined with other suitable machines
according to the instructions in this manual.
It may only be used in accordance with the recognised rules of good
agricultural practice.
The permitted working depth is limited to the cultivatable soil horizons.
Use on heavily or deeply frozen soils, in soil horizons with unweathered
parent rock and soil horizons with loose rock or solid bedrock is not
regarded to be in compliance with the designated purpose.
Further information on the performance limits of the machine can be
found in Ä Chapter 12 ‘Technical data’ on page 52 of these operating
instructions.
The machine is carried or trailed by a suitable tractor. If necessary, other
functions of the machine are driven by the tractor.
How to check the suitability of a tractor is described in
Ä Chapter
4.1.2 ‘Checking suitability of the tractor’ on page 23 of these operating
instructions.
The machine with the dened hazardous area is operated and moni‐
tored by the user on the tractor. When using an autonomous tractor,
monitoring by the autonomous tractor or additional systems must be
ensured.
The power supply to the machine is provided by the tractor and
includes hydraulic, electric and mechanical power.
The actual service life of a machine is not limited to a specic time
period as long as the machine is in ecient working order. The ecient
working order depends to a large extent on the operating conditions,
proper maintenance and the use of suitable operating materials, spare
parts and wearing parts in accordance with the operating instructions.
The dimensions of the machine must always be considered in combina‐
tion with the tractor.
The dimensions of the machine vary in the operating position and the
transport position and can be changed by swivelling components.
Information on the dimensions of the machine can be found in
Ä Chapter 12 ‘Technical data’ on page 52 of these operating instruc‐
tions.
Intended use
Time limits
Spatial limits
Safety
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-036

The machine and the area in the immediate vicinity of the machine
is deemed a hazardous area. This includes the space over the entire
width, length and height of the machine, as well as an additional safety
distance of two metres to the machine.
The hazardous area varies in the operating position and the transport
position and can be changed by swivelling components.
The hazardous area moves with the machine when it is moved.
2.2 Requirements of operators, users and service personnel
Operators within the meaning of these instructions are obliged to
inform all the users about correct application of the machine and the
respective hazards.
This can be done on the basis of these operating instructions. Opera‐
tors are responsible for ensuring that the operating instructions are
always available at the machine and that the users observe the oper‐
ating instructions.
Operators must also provide users with any necessary personal protec‐
tive gear.
Within the meaning of these instructions, users are persons who drive,
adjust, operate or maintain the machine. Users must be able to use the
machine safely.
This means:
nUsers understand how the machine works.
nUsers know and are able to avoid dangers.
nUsers are physically capable of controlling the machine.
In order to use the machine as intended and in a professional manner,
users must have the required technical (agricultural) knowledge.
Unless otherwise indicated, users may perform all of the activities
described in these operating instructions themselves.
Certain activities should only be performed by service personnel, e.g.
work on braking systems. These activities are indicated in the operating
instructions by the symbol .
Service personnel within the meaning of these instructions are all per‐
sons who maintain and repair safety-relevant components.
Service personnel are qualied for these activities based on their
training and expertise (for example agricultural machine mechanics).
Hazardous area
Operator
Users
Service personnel
Safety
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 7

2.3 General safety information
The operating instructions are part of the machine. The machine
is intended exclusively for use in accordance with these operating
instructions. Applications of the machine not described in these oper‐
ating instructions may result in personal injury or death or property
damage. If applications other than those described in the operating
instructions are planned, obtain the prior written consent of the manu‐
facturer. This also applies to unauthorised modications and alterations
to the machine.
►Observe the operating instructions and follow the working steps
given therein.
►Clarify questions of comprehension concerning the contents of
these operating instructions before starting work. If necessary, con‐
tact the manufacturer’s sales partner.
Damage to the machine can impair the operational safety of the
machine and cause accidents.
This may result in death or injuries.
In order to be able to operate the machine in a technically perfect
condition, carry out the following measures:
►Check the machine according to the maintenance schedule.
Ä Chapter 9.2.1 ‘Maintenance schedule’ on page 42
►Repair damage and eliminate causes of damage immediately.
►Use original spare parts or parts approved by the manufacturer.
►Only use the auxiliary and operating materials listed.
►Remove coarse dirt.
If safety-relevant damage cannot be repaired in accordance with these
operating instructions:
►Have damage repaired by a qualied specialist workshop.
Operating instructions
Technically perfect condition
Safety
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-038

Existing and fully functional safety devices protect against death or
serious personal injury.
►Keep the labels legible and renew them, if necessary.
►Replace damaged safety devices.
►Install dismantled safety devices before commissioning.
►Move the safety devices to the protective position.
►In case of doubt whether all safety devices are properly installed
and fully functional: Commission a specialist workshop.
If the technical limits of the machine are not complied with, the func‐
tion of the safety devices may be impaired and the machine damaged.
This may result in death or injuries.
►Observe the machine-specic limit values.
Ä Chapter 12 ‘Technical data’ on page 52
The machine is equipped with components in which mechanical
energy is stored (e.g. springs, overload safety units). Uncontrolled
release of mechanical energy accelerates components like a projectile.
This may result in death or injuries.
►Only allow components with stored energy to be dismantled or
opened by qualied specialists.
Safety equipment
Technical limit values
Stored mechanical energy
Safety
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 9

The hydraulic assembly might be under high pressure.
Hydraulic oil leaking under pressure can penetrate through the skin
into the body.
Injury to body parts, face, eyes and unprotected skin may result.
The hydraulic assembly may be hot.
The hydraulic oil is harmful to health.
►NEVER touch leaks without hand protection.
When working on the hydraulic assembly:
nWear protective goggles and gloves.
nDepressurise the hydraulic assembly.
►Check the condition of the hydraulic assembly according to the
maintenance schedule.
►Replace damaged or worn components of the hydraulic
assembly immediately.
If hydraulic oil has entered the body: Risk of infection
nContact a doctor immediately.
nRemove the hydraulic oil from the body as quickly as possible.
2.4 Safety information on hazardous areas of the machine
When standing between the tractor and machine, there is a risk due to
tractor movements or sudden machine movements.
►Secure the tractor against rolling away.
►Before operating the linkage: Keep all persons away from the
movement area of the linkage.
Hydraulic assembly
Area between the tractor and
machine
Safety
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-0310

b
c
Hazardous areas when folding the implement
b
c
There should be NO persons present in the folding range.
If persons are present in the folding range, it may result in death or
serious injury.
Lateral sections may, due to their height
c
touch overhead lines
during the folding processes and cause ashovers.
A ashover may result in death or serious injury.
Make certain before folding:
nDue to a risk of tipping: Machine is on a level surface with
sucient bearing capacity.
nNO persons are present in the folding range
b
.
nPersons keep a safe distance of 2 m to the folding range.
nThere are NO overhead lines in the vicinity of the machine.
Folding range
Safety
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 11

2.5 Safety information on structural modications
Structural modications and extensions can impair the functionality
and operational safety of the machine.
This may result in death or injuries.
Auxiliary equipment and spare parts must comply with the manufactur‐
er's requirements.
►Modications and conversions may only be carried out with the
written consent of the manufacturer.
►Structural modications and extensions must only be carried out
by an authorised specialist workshop.
►Use original spare parts or parts approved by the manufacturer.
►Only use the auxiliary and operating materials listed.
Ä Chapter 12.6 ‘Operating materials’ on page 54
Improper welding work endangers the operational safety of the
machine.
This may result in death or injuries.
►Have welding work carried out by a qualied specialist workshop.
2.6 Safety information on situations
If the machine is parked incorrectly, the machine may topple over. This
may result in death or injuries.
►Only park the machine on a level surface with sucient carrying
capacity.
►Place a plate or board (metal, wood, stone) with sucient carrying
capacity under the stands.
The user operates the machine via control elements such as tractor
control units, touch screen, buttons or joystick. Touching the control
elements may trigger functions and machine movements, even if
touching the control elements was not intended.
►Disabling machine functions before driving on the road.
Structural modications
Welding work
Parked machine
Road travel
Safety
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-0312

3 Design and description
3.1 Machine overview
INFORMATION
The machines can be equipped dierently at the factory.
– Standard components, special equipment or
optional accessories are not marked separately.
– Contents in this document may dier from the actual
equipment of the machine.
– Figures with deviating contents are considered
examples and serve as illustrations.
1
3
5
4
2
6
7
8
9
10
VarioPack FE (folding variant)
1
Packer ring
2
Headstock
3
Lighting equipment
4
Scraper
5
Basic frame
6
Hydraulic ram for folding
7
Tension spring or hydraulic ram for steering
damping
8
Pressure accumulator
9
Stand (for folded out furrow press)
10
Stand (for folded in furrow press)
Design and description
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-03 13

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
VarioPack FE
11
Packer ring
12
Headstock
13
Basic frame
14
Lighting equipment
15
Scraper
16
Tension spring or hydraulic ram for steering
damping
17
Stand
18
Pressure accumulator
The machine is marked with a type plate. The machine type can be
identied uniquely by the type plate.
Further information about the type plate: Ä Appendix A ‘Type plate
variants’ on page 59
Type plate
Design and description
en-GB | Item no. 17516678 | BA 01/2023-0314