LEMKEN Vega 12 User manual

Operating Instructions
Trailed Field Sprayer
Vega 12
- en -
Item no. 17511205
BA_01/01.19
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................................................................................................12
1.1 Liability.........................................................................................................................12
1.2 Guarantee ....................................................................................................................12
1.3 Copyright .....................................................................................................................13
1.4 Optional accessories ..................................................................................................13
1.5 Type plate ....................................................................................................................14
2Symbols used in the Operating Instructions........................................................16
2.1 Hazard classes ............................................................................................................16
2.2 Information...................................................................................................................16
2.3 Environmental protection...........................................................................................16
2.4 Indication of passages................................................................................................17
3Safety measures and precautions.........................................................................18
3.1 Target group................................................................................................................18
3.2 Intended use................................................................................................................18
3.3 Safety and warning signs...........................................................................................19
3.3.1 General information...................................................................................................19
3.3.2 Position of safety and warning stickers......................................................................20
3.3.3 Meaning of warning signs..........................................................................................20
3.3.4 Meaning of other symbols..........................................................................................21
3.4 Special safety instructions.........................................................................................23
3.5 Danger areas................................................................................................................25
3.5.1 Danger areas when operating the implement............................................................27
3.5.2 Danger area when folding in and out.........................................................................27
3.6 Residual risks..............................................................................................................28
3.6.1 Hazard caused by mechanical systems.....................................................................28
3.6.2 Dangers from the oil hydraulic system.......................................................................28
3.7 Applicable Rules and Regulations.............................................................................29
3.8 Operation on public highways...................................................................................29

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3.8.1 Lighting system and identification..............................................................................29
3.8.2 Activate road mode....................................................................................................29
3.8.3 Permissible weight of the implement .........................................................................30
3.8.4 Checks before driving off...........................................................................................30
3.8.5 Requirements of the tractor.......................................................................................32
3.8.6 Correct behaviour in road traffic ................................................................................32
3.9 Obligation of the operator ..........................................................................................32
3.10 Safe operation of the implement................................................................................33
3.10.1 General ..................................................................................................................33
3.10.2 Selection and qualification of personnel.................................................................34
3.10.3 Hydraulic system....................................................................................................34
3.10.4 Minimise risk of tipping...........................................................................................35
3.10.5 Stopping the implement in an emergency..............................................................36
4Effect of certain plant protection agents on the implement ...............................37
5Handing over the Implement..................................................................................38
6Layout and description...........................................................................................39
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................39
6.2 Chassis, general..........................................................................................................39
6.2.1 Suspension systems..................................................................................................40
6.2.2 Drawbar.....................................................................................................................41
6.2.3 Traction loops............................................................................................................41
6.3 Axles.............................................................................................................................42
6.3.1 Deflector....................................................................................................................43
6.4 Braking system............................................................................................................43
6.4.1 Air brake system with manual control........................................................................43
6.4.2 Air brake system with automatic, load-dependent brake valve and air suspension...46
6.4.3 Hydraulic braking system...........................................................................................47
6.5 Fluid circuit..................................................................................................................50
6.6 Main tank......................................................................................................................51
6.7 Clear water tank...........................................................................................................52
6.8 Hand wash canister.....................................................................................................53

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6.9 Step, platform..............................................................................................................53
6.10 Filters ...........................................................................................................................53
6.11 Pump ............................................................................................................................54
6.12 Control and connection centre ..................................................................................54
6.12.1 Flush valve.............................................................................................................55
6.12.2 Chemical inductor...................................................................................................56
6.12.3 Connections ...........................................................................................................58
6.13 Storage compartment .................................................................................................60
6.14 Distance measurement...............................................................................................60
6.15 Measuring instruments...............................................................................................61
6.15.1 Flowmeter...............................................................................................................61
6.15.2 Pressure gauge......................................................................................................61
6.16 Feeding ........................................................................................................................61
6.17 Spray hydraulics operating terminal .........................................................................62
6.17.1 Overview ................................................................................................................62
6.17.2 Menus and functions ..............................................................................................63
6.18 Operation terminal ......................................................................................................66
6.19 Boom............................................................................................................................66
6.19.1 Boom guide............................................................................................................68
6.19.2 Nozzle switching.....................................................................................................68
6.19.3 Nozzle holders........................................................................................................69
6.19.4 Nozzles ..................................................................................................................69
6.19.5 Boom lighting..........................................................................................................70
7Preparations on the tractor....................................................................................71
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................71
7.1.1 Check tractor tire pressure ........................................................................................71
7.1.2 Providing and checking the necessary electronic connections..................................71
7.1.3 Check the required hydraulic connections.................................................................72
7.1.4 Installation of the operation terminal..........................................................................73
7.1.5 Mounting the gyroscope ............................................................................................74
8Preparing the implement........................................................................................76

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8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................76
8.2 Attaching the implement ............................................................................................76
8.2.1 Implement with air brake system ...............................................................................79
8.2.2 Implement with hydraulic braking system..................................................................80
8.2.3 Conversion of device.................................................................................................81
8.3 Setting the oil hydraulic system ................................................................................82
8.4 Mounting and testing the drive shaft.........................................................................82
8.4.1 Shortening the drive shaft..........................................................................................83
8.5 Determining the fill volumes for the implement .......................................................84
8.6 Installation of the correct nozzles..............................................................................86
8.7 Volumetric metering....................................................................................................89
8.7.1 General......................................................................................................................89
8.7.2 Megaspray electronic control system.........................................................................89
8.7.3 Volumetric measurement and calibration...................................................................90
8.8 Calibrating the speed sensors...................................................................................90
8.8.1 Configuring BoomCommand .....................................................................................90
9Driving on public highways ...................................................................................91
9.1 General information ....................................................................................................91
9.2 Hydraulic braking system...........................................................................................91
9.3 Lighting equipment and signs ...................................................................................91
9.3.1 General......................................................................................................................91
9.3.2 Lighting equipment ....................................................................................................91
9.3.3 Checking the lighting equipment................................................................................92
9.3.4 Signs..........................................................................................................................92
10 Operation .................................................................................................................93
10.1 Prepare device for use................................................................................................93
10.1.1 Adapt device for use...............................................................................................93
10.1.2 Prepare the device for operation in frosty conditions..............................................94
10.1.3 Fill device with liquids.............................................................................................95
10.1.4 Drain antifreeze agent............................................................................................95
10.2 Storage compartment .................................................................................................96

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10.3 Operating terminal ......................................................................................................96
10.4 Filling and emptying the hand wash canister...........................................................97
10.4.1 Filling the hand wash canister................................................................................97
10.4.2 Emptying the hand wash canister...........................................................................99
10.5 Filling and emptying the clean water tanks ............................................................100
10.5.1 Filling the clean water tanks.................................................................................100
10.5.2 Emptying the clean water tanks............................................................................101
10.6 Filling the main tank , general..................................................................................103
10.7 Filling with water, mixed spray or liquid fertilisers ................................................103
10.7.1 Filling connection..................................................................................................104
10.7.2 Suction connection...............................................................................................105
10.7.3 Filling with spray...................................................................................................114
10.7.4 Agitation ...............................................................................................................125
10.8 Folding the spray boom............................................................................................127
10.9 Test run with the implement.....................................................................................127
10.10 Working with the implement.....................................................................................128
10.10.1 Spraying............................................................................................................130
10.10.2 Working with the boom folded in on one side....................................................132
10.10.3 Cleaning the boom when the main tank is partially full......................................132
10.11 End nozzles................................................................................................................133
10.11.1 Switch edge nozzles .........................................................................................134
10.11.2 Install edge nozzles...........................................................................................134
11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................136
11.1 Standard procedure ..................................................................................................136
11.2 Emptying the main tank............................................................................................137
11.2.1 General ................................................................................................................137
11.2.2 Pumping remaining quantities out of the main tank..............................................138
11.2.3 Draining spraying fluid out of the main tank..........................................................139
11.3 Internal cleaning........................................................................................................140
11.3.1 General ................................................................................................................140
11.3.2 Cleaning the boom when the main tank is empty.................................................142
11.3.3 Internal cleaning of the main tank.........................................................................144

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11.3.4 Cleaning the main tank and boom........................................................................149
11.3.5 Cleaning the agitator and injector system ............................................................152
11.4 External cleaning.......................................................................................................158
11.4.1 Factory-supplied external cleaning system...........................................................160
11.4.2 Connection for customer’s own external cleaning system....................................161
11.5 Cleaning the filters....................................................................................................162
11.5.1 General information..............................................................................................162
11.5.2 Suction filter..........................................................................................................163
11.5.3 Press filter ............................................................................................................164
12 Uncoupling the implement...................................................................................167
12.1 Preparations ..............................................................................................................167
12.1.1 After one use........................................................................................................167
12.1.2 For wintering.........................................................................................................168
12.2 Put device into park mode........................................................................................169
12.2.1 Fix brakes.............................................................................................................169
12.2.2 Unfold the stands .................................................................................................170
12.3 Detaching the implement..........................................................................................171
13 Put the implement out of operation.....................................................................173
13.1 Shutting down the implement in an emergency.....................................................173
13.2 Disposal .....................................................................................................................173
14 Maintenance and servicing ..................................................................................174
14.1 Safely maintain the device........................................................................................174
14.1 Environmental protection.........................................................................................175
14.2 Maintenance intervals...............................................................................................176
14.3 Oils and lubricants....................................................................................................176
14.4 Lubricating.................................................................................................................177
14.4.1 Additional care once the season is over...............................................................177
14.4.2 Lubrication schedule ............................................................................................178
14.4.3 Overview of lubricating points...............................................................................179
14.5 Drive shaft..................................................................................................................181
14.5.1 Protective tube .....................................................................................................181

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14.5.2 Safety chain..........................................................................................................181
14.5.3 Sliding tube...........................................................................................................181
14.5.4 Joints....................................................................................................................182
14.6 Hydraulic hoses.........................................................................................................182
14.7 Oil filter in electro-hydraulic operation ...................................................................183
14.8 Cleaning the air filter of the air brake system.........................................................183
14.8.1 Preparation...........................................................................................................183
14.8.2 Venting the compressed air tank..........................................................................184
14.8.3 Clean....................................................................................................................184
14.9 Tightening torques....................................................................................................186
14.9.1 General ................................................................................................................186
14.9.2 Bolts and nuts made of steel................................................................................187
14.9.3 Bolts and nuts made of V2A.................................................................................187
14.9.4 Wheel nuts ...........................................................................................................188
14.10 Check the connections to the tractor......................................................................189
14.10.1 Hydraulic connections.......................................................................................189
14.10.2 Electrical connections .......................................................................................189
14.11 Pump ..........................................................................................................................190
14.11.1 General information...........................................................................................190
14.11.2 Check oil level...................................................................................................191
14.11.3 Refill oil .............................................................................................................192
14.11.4 Replace membranes.........................................................................................193
14.11.5 Check the pressure at the pressure accumulator..............................................194
14.12 Sensor calibration.....................................................................................................195
14.13 Filter ...........................................................................................................................196
14.14 Work for a qualified, authorised person..................................................................196
14.14.1 Axle...................................................................................................................196
14.14.2 Traction loop and hitch ball coupling.................................................................197
14.14.3 Braking system .................................................................................................197
14.14.4 Checking the implement....................................................................................197
14.15 Control connections .................................................................................................198
14.15.1 Pump performance............................................................................................198

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14.15.2 Pressure gauge.................................................................................................198
14.15.3 Flowmeter.........................................................................................................199
14.16 Information in case of faults and malfunctions......................................................199
15 Technical data .......................................................................................................200
15.1 Dimensions................................................................................................................200
15.2 Weights ......................................................................................................................201
15.2.1 Tare weight, maximum.........................................................................................201
15.2.2 Permissible weight (DE/international)...................................................................201
15.2.3 Permissible weight (F)..........................................................................................201
15.3 Drawbar......................................................................................................................202
15.3.1 With external type testing.....................................................................................202
15.3.2 With internal type testing......................................................................................203
15.4 Traction loops............................................................................................................203
15.5 Axles...........................................................................................................................203
15.6 Attachment and trailer ..............................................................................................204
15.6.1 Permissible angles...............................................................................................204
15.6.2 Drawbar angle limitation.......................................................................................204
15.7 Tyres...........................................................................................................................205
15.8 Use of own wheels or wheels which are not listed in the list of wheels ..............206
15.9 Rims ...........................................................................................................................207
15.10 Track width ................................................................................................................208
15.10.1 Vega 12/3000....................................................................................................208
15.10.2 Vega 12/4000 and 5000....................................................................................209
15.11 Drive shaft..................................................................................................................210
15.12 Pumps ........................................................................................................................211
15.13 Spray fluid system ....................................................................................................212
15.14 Boom..........................................................................................................................214
15.14.1 Working widths..................................................................................................214
15.14.2 Widths of boom and arms.................................................................................214
15.14.3 Number of nozzles and sections.......................................................................215

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15.15 Hydraulic hoses.........................................................................................................215
15.16 Oil hydraulics.............................................................................................................216
15.17 Electronic pressure display .....................................................................................216
15.18 Filter ...........................................................................................................................217
15.19 Tank volume ..............................................................................................................217
15.20 Noise, airborne sound ..............................................................................................217
16 Appendix................................................................................................................218
16.1 General information about nozzles..........................................................................218
16.2 Nozzle field of application ........................................................................................218
16.3 Nozzle tables..............................................................................................................219
16.3.1 Nozzle sizes 01 - 05.............................................................................................219
16.3.2 Nozzle sizes 06 - 10.............................................................................................220
16.4 Correction factors for spraying liquids with different densities...........................220
16.5 Dosage tables for liquid fertilisers...........................................................................221
16.5.1 Dosage table for drop hoses with 25 cm hose spacing: .......................................221
16.5.2 Dosage table –SJ-7 liquid fertiliser nozzle...........................................................223
16.5.3 Dosage table, five-hole nozzle FL........................................................................225
16.5.4 UAN dosage table (28/1.28 kg/l) for nozzles ID, IDN, IDK, IDKN and FD ............226
16.5.5 Dosage table, liquid fertiliser nozzle FD ...............................................................229
16.5.6 Dosage table, six-hole nozzle ESI........................................................................231
16.6 Technical remaining quantities................................................................................233
16.7 Displays, spray hydraulics.......................................................................................233
16.8 Valve positions..........................................................................................................235
Index .............................................................................................................................253

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 carries a type plate.
The type plate can be found at front right
on the implement.
The operating instructions may apply to
different implement types or variants of the
implement.
The operating instructions indicate infor-
mation which only applies to a specific im-
plement type or a specific variant of the
implement.
The type plate will help you to identify the
implement type and variant.
Layout of the type plate
Illustration: Example of a type plate
Illustration: Example of a type plate, France only

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Series
2
Type designation
3
Serial number
4
Year of manufacture
5
Permissible drawbar load [kg]
6
Permissible axle load [kg]
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Permissible gross weight [kg]
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Company logo and address
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CE marking
(only within the European Union)
10
Name of manufacturer
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Type, variant, version
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Type approval date

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.

Symbols used in the Operating Instructions
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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 envi-
ronmentally 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.