LEMKEN VarioPack 110 Plus User manual

Operating
instructions
Trailed furrow press
VarioPack 110 Plus
SAFETY IS OUR PRIME CONCERN!
LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Item no.: 175 3664
EN-1/08.02
Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen / Postbox 11 60, D-46515 Alpen
Telephone [phone], Telefax [phone]
Email: [e-mail], Internet: http://www.lemken.com

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Dear Customer!
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing this machine.
The machine can only be used to its full advantage when operated and
used properly.
When the machine was delivered, you will already have been instructed in
operation, adjustment and maintenance by your dealer. However, this brief
instruction is not a substitute for thorough study of the operating
instructions.
Therefore, carefully read the operating instructions before using the
machine for the first time. Please also observe the safety information in the
operating instructions.
Please note that any modifications not expressly mentioned or permitted in
these operating instructions may only be carried out with the written consent
of the manufacturer.
Ordering spare parts
When ordering spare parts, state the type designation and serial number of
the machine. This information can be found on the type plate.
Enter this data in the fields below to ensure it is always to hand.
Type designation:
Serial no.:
Please remember to only use genuine LEMKEN spare parts. Reproduction
parts have a negative influence on the function of the machine, have a
shorter service life and increase maintenance costs in practically all cases.
Please understand that LEMKEN does not assume any warranty for the
functional disadvantages and damages caused by the use of reproduction
parts!

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INTENDED USE
• Before commissioning, please familiarise yourself with
your LEMKEN machine and its operation. These
operating instructions and the safety information will help
you with this!
• The LEMKEN VarioPack 110 Plus trailed furrow press is built only for
standard use for agricultural work (intended use). Any other form of
deployment is regarded to be not in conformance with the designated
purpose!
• Intended use also includes adherence to the manufacturer's specified
operating, maintenance and repair conditions!
• The LEMKEN VarioPack 110 Plus trailed furrow press may only be used,
maintained and repaired by people who are familiar with it and who are
aware of the hazards involved!
• The relevant accident prevention regulations as well as the other
generally recognised safety-related, occupational health and road traffic
regulations must be observed at all times!
CONTENTS
INTENDED USE.........................................................................................2
CONTENTS................................................................................................2
1 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION REGULATIONS ................4
2 WARNING STICKERS.........................................................................7
2.1 General information..................................................................7
2.2 Meaning of the warning stickers..............................................7
2.3 Position of the warning stickers ..............................................9
3 PREPARATIONS AT THE TRACTOR...............................................10
3.1 Tyres........................................................................................10
3.2 Lifting rods..............................................................................10
3.3 Check chains / Stabilisers......................................................10
3.4 Lifting gear control .................................................................10

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3.5 Control units ...........................................................................10
3.6 Lower and top links................................................................11
3.7 Axle loads................................................................................11
3.7.1 Calculating the minimum front ballasting GV min:............12
3.7.2 Calculating the increase in back axle load: ......................12
4 ATTACHING AND DETACHING.......................................................13
4.1 Attaching.................................................................................13
4.2 Detaching................................................................................13
5 FOLDING IN AND OUT 14
5.1 Folding in ................................................................................14
5.2 Folding out..............................................................................15
6 SETTINGS.........................................................................................16
6.1 Pressure load on the roller.....................................................16
6.2 Levelling type harrow.............................................................17
7 USE IN COMBINATION WITH A LEMKEN SOIL CULTIVATION
MACHINE..........................................................................................18
8 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................19
9 INFORMATION FOR DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS 20 10 SPARE
PARTS .....................................................................................................21
11 TECHNICAL DATA ...........................................................................23
12 NOISE, AIRBORNE SOUND.............................................................23
13 NOTES..............................................................................................23
14 DECLARATION OF TRANSFER / WARRANTY 23
INDEX ......................................................................................................24
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...................................................27

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1 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION REGULATIONS
General safety information
• Before each commissioning, check the machine and the
tractor for roadworthiness and operational safety!
• In addition to the information in these operating instructions,
observe the generally applicable safety and accident
prevention regulations!
• The machine may be used, maintained and repaired only by people who
are familiar with it and are aware of the hazards involved!
• When driving on roads with the machine lifted, the operating lever must
be locked against lowering!
• The attached warning stickers and information signs provide important
information for safe operation; observance of the information helps to
ensure your safety!
• When driving on public roads, always observe the respective regulations!
• Before starting work, familiarise yourself with all the equipment and
operating elements and their functions. It is too late to do so when
working in the field!
• The user's clothing should be tight fitted. Do not wear loose clothing!
• To avoid a fire hazard, keep the machine clean!
• Before commissioning and driving off, inspect the immediate vicinity
around the machine! (Children!) Ensure adequate visibility!
• Riding along on the machine when working in the field and when driving
on roads is strictly prohibited!
• Couple the machines in accordance with the regulations and only attach
them to the prescribed equipment!
• Special care must be taken when coupling and uncoupling machines to
and from the tractor!
• When attaching and detaching the machine, move the supports to the
respective position! (Stability!)
• Always attach weights to the intended fixing points according to the
regulations!
• Observe the permitted axle loads, gross weights and transport
dimensions!
• Check and fit transport equipment, e.g. lighting equipment, warning
devices and possible protecting devices!
• Release ropes for quick-release couplings must hang loosely and must not

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be released automatically in the low position!
• Never leave the driver's cab while driving!
• Driving behaviour, steering and braking ability are influenced by mounted
or trailed machines and ballast weights. Therefore, ensure sufficient
steering and braking ability!
• When cornering, take into account the wide overhang and/or the flywheel
mass of the machine!
• Only put machines into operation when all safety guards are in place and
in the protective position!
• Standing in the working area is strictly prohibited!
• Do not remain in the rotating and swivel area of the machine!
• Hydraulic devices (such as folding frames) may only be operated when
there are no persons in the swivel area!
• There are crushing and shearing points at externally powered parts (e.g.
hydraulic parts)!
• Before leaving the tractor, place the machine on the ground, turn off the
engine and remove the ignition key!
• Never stand between the tractor and the machine without the vehicle
being secured against rolling away by the parking brake and/or by the
wheel chocks!
Mounted machines
• Before attaching and detaching machines to and from the three-point
connection, move the operating device to the position that prevents
unintentional lifting or lowering!
• When a three-point connection is used, it is essential that the attachment
categories of the tractor and the machine correspond or are coordinated!
• At the three-point linkage, there is a risk of injury at crushing and
shearing points!
• Never walk between the tractor and the machine when actuating the
external operation for the three-point connection!
• In the machine transport position, always ensure sufficient lateral locking
of the tractor's three-point linkage!
• When driving on roads with the machine lifted, the operating lever must
be locked against lowering!

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Hydraulic system
• The hydraulic system is under high pressure!
• When connecting hydraulic rams and - motors, make sure that the
hydraulic hoses are connected in the prescribed manner!
• When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor's hydraulics, make
sure the hydraulics on both the tractor and the machine are
depressurised!
• In the case of hydraulic function connections between the tractor and the
machine, coupling sleeves and plugs should be marked accordingly to
prevent incorrect operation! If the connections are swapped - reverse
function (e.g. lifting/lowering) - there is a risk of accident!
• Check the hydraulic hoses regularly and replace them if they are
damaged or show signs of ageing! The replacement hoses must comply
with the technical requirements of the machine manufacturer!
• Use suitable equipment when searching for leaks since there is a risk of
injury!
• Liquids escaping under high pressure (hydraulic oil) can penetrate the
skin and cause severe injury! In case of injury, see a doctor immediately!
Risk of infection!
• Before working on the hydraulic system, lower the machines,
depressurise the system and turn off the engine!
Maintenance
• Before carrying out any repair, maintenance and cleaning work or before
rectifying any malfunctions, ensure that the drive has been switched off
and the motor is at a standstill! - Remove ignition key!
• Regularly check whether nuts and screws are fitted correctly and re-
tighten them, if necessary!
• When carrying out maintenance work on the lifted machine, always
secure it with suitable support elements!
• Use suitable tools and gloves when changing working tools with cutting
edges!
• Dispose of oil, grease and filters properly.
• Always disconnect the power supply before working on electrical
components!
• When carrying out electrical welding work on the tractor and mounted
machines, always disconnect cables at the generator and the battery!
• Spare parts must at least comply with the technical adjustments
specified by the machine manufacturer! This is guaranteed when using
genuine spare parts!

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2 WARNING STICKERS
2.1 General information
LEMKEN VarioPack 110 Plus features all the equipment that is necessary
to ensure safe operation. If hazardous areas could not be completely
secured with respect to operational safety of the machine, warning symbols
are affixed which indicate these residual risks.
2.2 Meaning of the warning stickers
Please familiarise yourself with the meaning of the warning stickers. The
following explanations provide detailed information.
NOTICE! Please read and observe the operating
instructions and safety information before
commissioning the machine!
NOTICE! Before carrying out maintenance or repair work,
turn off the engine and remove the ignition
key!

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NOTICE! Risk of crushing!
NOTICE! Do not remain in the working and
swivel range of the machine!
NOTICE! Do not remain in the folding range of
the machine!

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2.3 Position of the warning stickers

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3 PREPARATIONS AT THE TRACTOR
3.1 Tyres
The air pressure - especially in the rear tractor tyres - must be the same.
See the operating instructions of the tractor manufacturer!
3.2 Lifting rods
The lifting rods of the tractor's three-point linkage must be adjusted to the
same length using the adjusting device! Pendulum compensation of the
lower links must be unlocked.
3.3 Check chains / Stabilisers
The check chains and/or stabilisers must be adjusted so that they always
allow lateral movement of the lower links when working in the field. The
lower link balls must always be able to swivel freely in the catch hooks of
the lower links.
If the lateral movement is greater than the swivelling ability of the balls,
damage may occur to the pivots of the cross shafts. The balls can swivel
approx. +/- 10 ° in the catch hook. If the catch hooks are not straight, the
swivelling ability is reduced accordingly.
3.4 Lifting gear control
If VarioPack 110 Plus is used directly mounted to the tractor, the tractor's
hydraulics must be switched to "float position" for field work!
3.5 Control units
A double acting control unit is required on the tractor for the hydraulic
folding device.

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3.6 Lower and top links
The category of the three-point linkage must be the same on the machine
and the tractor. If the category does not correspond, either the three-point
linkage of the tractor must be adjusted or the cross shaft and, if necessary,
the top link pin must be replaced with category-compliant versions.
The lower links must be arranged in such a way ensuring their extensions
cross approximately halfway between the front and back axles of the
tractor. If they cross too far to the front, a longer cross shaft must be fitted.
In the working position, the top link must be mounted ensuring it rises
slightly towards the machine.
Incorrect Correct
Dimensions and data to DIN-ISO 730
Category
Performance
class
A
(cm)
B
(mm)
Ø pivot of the cross
shaft (mm)
II
to 92 kW
180 - 240
825
28
II / III
80 to 185 kW
180 - 240
825
36.6
III
80 to 185 kW
190 - 270
965
36.6
3.7 Axle loads
The attachment of machines in the front and rear three-point
linkage must not lead to the permissible total weight, the
permissible axle loads and the tyre load-carrying capacity of
the tractor being exceeded. The front axle of the tractor must
always be loaded with at least 20% of the tractor's tare weight.

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How the minimum front ballasting and the increase in the back axle load are
determined is described in detail below:
GV = weight of front ballast (front machine)
TV = front axle load of the tractor without mounted
machine TL = tare weight of the tractor
TH = back axle load of the tractor without mounted
machine GH = machine weight
3.7.1 Calculating the minimum front ballasting GV min:
V min
=GH •(c +d ) −TV •b +0,2 •TL •b
a +b
3.7.2 Calculating the increase in back axle load:
Minimum axle load
increase
=G H
+
G
H
• (c +d )
b
The calculation of the required minimum front ballasting and the increase in
back axle load assumes that all dimensions and weights given above are
known. If you do not know these dimensions and weights and if it is not
possible for you to determine them, there is only one safe and accurate way
to avoid overloading:
Please weigh your tractor with a mounted and lifted machine in order
to determine the actual back axle load and the front axle load relief of
the tractor with a mounted and lifted machine in comparison with the
front and back axle loads of the tractor without a mounted machine!
GV
TL
GH
TV
T
H
a
b
c d
G

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4 ATTACHING AND DETACHING
4.1 Attaching
- Switch the hydraulic system of
the tractor to position control
for attaching the machine,
which is always folded out and
parked!
- Connect the lower link (A3) of
the tractor to the cross shaft
(A0) and secure it!
- Connect the top link (A4)
ensuring the connection point
on the machine is higher than
that on the tractor, even when
working in the field!
- Secure the top link pin (A1)
with the locking pin (A2)!
- Connect hydraulic hoses
and electric cables!
4.2 Detaching
- Always park the machine on firm and level ground!
- On uneven ground, the machine must be secured against rolling away,
e.g. by using wheel chocks or other suitable means.
- Switch the hydraulic system of the tractor to position control!
- Fold out the machine fully!
- Lower the machine and remove the top links on the machine!
- Remove the lower link from the cross shaft (A0)!
- Turn off the engine and move the operating lever of the control valve
back and forth several times to depressurise the hydraulic hoses!
- Uncouple the hydraulic hoses and slide on the protecting caps!
- Uncouple the electric cable!
• General safety information and safety information
Read and observe "Mounted machines"!
• The parked machine must be secured against rolling away!

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5 FOLDING IN AND OUT
5.1 Folding in
The lateral sections (K0) of the
machine must be folded in prior
to transport. The lateral sections
may be folded in and out only
when the machine is mounted on
the tractor.
The hydraulic rams (K1) of the
folding device must be connected
to a separate double acting
control unit.
The machine is folded in as
follows:
- Before folding in, lift the
machine fully and open the
shut-off valves (K2)!
- By actuating the control unit
to the "fold-in position" = 1st
pressure position, the lateral
sections are folded in as far as
they will go.
- Close the shut-off valves (K2).
- Lock the control unit of the
tractor to prevent the lateral
sections from folding out
unintentionally!
- In the folded-in position, the
width of the machine must be
less than
3 m. Necessary adjustment
corrections can be made using
the stop screw (T1). The stop screws must be secured with the lock nuts
(T2) after adjustment.

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5.2 Folding out
The machine may only be parked when folded out.
- Before folding out the lateral
sections (K0), the shut-off
valves (K2) must be opened
and the machine lifted fully.
- Unlock the control unit of
the tractor and switch to the
2nd pressure position = fold-
out position.
In the folded-out position, the
lateral sections must be set the
same to the centre frame on the
left and right. Adjustment
corrections must be made
using the set screws (K7). The set screws must be secured with the lock
nuts (K8) after adjustment.
• General safety information and safety information
Read and observe "Hydraulic system"!
• Never fold the machine in and out under high-voltage power
lines!

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6 SETTINGS
6.1 Pressure load on the roller
By turning the top link (A4) longer or shorter, the pressure load on the roller
(W0) can be increased or reduced.
Turn the top link longer = greater pressure load. Turn the
top link shorter = less pressure load.

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6.2 Levelling type harrow
The working depth of the levelling
type harrow (S2) can be adjusted
with the aid of the pins (S1).
The pins (S3) are used to adjust
the angle of the levelling type
harrow to the ground. The pins
(S4) prevent the levelling type
harrow from swivelling back
when the machine is lifted.
For field work, the levelling type
harrow must be adjusted
ensuring it distributes the straw
well, but does not pull it together
or create a crumb structure that
prevents the soil from drying out.
The steeper the harrow tines
(S5), the better the crumbling of
the soil.
The flatter the harrow tines (S5), the lower the risk of clogging.

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7 USE IN COMBINATION WITH A LEMKEN SOIL
CULTIVATION MACHINE
When the VarioPack 110 Plus is mounted on a semi-mounted soil
cultivation machine, the hydraulic three-point linkage of the soil cultivation
machine must be switched to float position.
To further increase reconsolidation of the soil, the weight of the trailer can
be transferred to VarioPack. This is achieved via the hydraulic ram of the
respective hydraulic double acting three-point linkage of the soil cultivation
machine.
However, the hydraulic system of the trailer must then be switched to float
position. If this is not possible, the hydraulic system of the trailer must be
converted accordingly.
NOTICE! Before lifting the furrow press, the soil cultivation machine must
always be lifted via the trailer hydraulics.
• Read and observe the general safety information and safety
information for 'Mounted machines'!
• The maximum permissible axle load of the soil cultivation
machine must not be exceeded.
• The soil cultivation machine must be equipped with a brake system.