Pottinger VITASEM A 251 User manual

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Seed drill
VITASEM A 251
Type 8537 : + . . . 01001
VITASEM A 301
Type 8538 : + . . . 01001
VITASEM A 401
Type 8539 : + . . . 01001

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Important information concerning Product
Liability.
According to the laws governing product liability, the manufacturer and dealer are obliged to hand the
operating manual to the customer at the time of sale, and to instruct them in the recommended operating,
safety, and maintenance regulations. Conrmation is necessary to prove that the machine and operating
manual have been handed over accordingly.
For this purpose,
- document A is to be signed and sent to Pöttinger,
- document B remains with the dealer supplying the machine,
- and the customer receives document C.
In accordance with the laws of product liability, every farmer is an entrepreneur.
According to the laws of product liability, property damage is damage caused by a machine and not to
it. An excess of Euro 500 is provided for such a liabilioty.
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the liability.
Attention! Should the customer resell the machine at a later date, the operating manual must be given
to the new owner who must then be instructed in the recommended regulations referred to herein.
GB Dear Farmer
You have just made an excellent choice. Naturally we are very happy
and wish to congratulate you for having chosen Pöttinger. As your
agricultural partner, we offer you quality and efciency combined with
reliable servicing.
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ALOIS PÖTTINGER Maschinenfabrik GmbH
A-4710 Grieskirchen
Tel. [phone]
Telefax [phone]
GEBR. PÖTTINGER GMBH
D-86899 Landsberg/Lech, Spöttinger-Straße 24
Telefon [phone] / 112
Telefax (0 81 91) 92 99-188
GEBR. PÖTTINGER GMBH
Servicezentrum
D-86899 Landsberg/Lech, Spöttinger-Straße 24
Telefon [phone] / 231
Telefax (0 81 91) 59 656
Machine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating
devices at hand.
Operation and maintenance of machine and/or implement according to operating instructions explained to the customer.
Tyres checked re. correct pressure.
Wheel nuts checked re. tightness.
Drive shaft cut to correct lenght.
Correct power-take-off speed indicated.
Fitting to tractor carried out: to three-point linkage
Trial run carried out and no defects found.
Functions explained during trial run.
Pivoting in transporting and operating position explained.
Information given re. optional extras.
Absolute need to read the operating manual indicated.
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According to the product liability please check the above mentioned items.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PRODUCT DELIVERY
GB
In order to prove that the machine and the operating manual have been properly delivered, a confirmation is necessary.
For this purpose please do the following:
- sign the document A and send it to the company Pöttinger
(in case of Landsberg equipment: to the company Landsberg)
- document B stays with the specialist factory delivering the machine.
- document C stays with the customer.

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0800_GB-Inhalt_8537
CONTENTS GB
Table of contents
SAFETY
Safety Instructions...................................................................... 5
CE sign ....................................................................................... 6
Warning Signs (symbols) ............................................................ 6
Meaning of warning signs........................................................... 6
TECHNICAL DATA
Brief Description of Machine ...................................................... 8
Technical data............................................................................. 8
Equipment .................................................................................. 9
Necessary connections .............................................................. 9
Defined use of the machine........................................................ 9
Position of Vehicle Identification Plate ....................................... 9
Auxiliary Equipment.................................................................... 9
SET-UP AND UNCOUPLING
Loading..................................................................................... 10
Set-up....................................................................................... 10
Uncoupling / Parking................................................................ 11
Transport Preparations ............................................................. 11
OPERATION
Operating Instructions .............................................................. 12
Hectare Meter........................................................................... 13
Tractor Track Loosener 1) ........................................................ 13
Drill Track Loosener 1) ............................................................. 13
Loading platform (Fig. 69)................................................. 13
Hopper: Filling/Emptying .......................................................... 14
Emptying................................................................................... 14
REGUALTING SYSTEM
Multidrill Sowing System .......................................................... 15
Setting Seed Rates................................................................... 16
Changing the Direction of Rotation of the Seed Shaft ............. 17
Shutters .................................................................................... 18
Gate .......................................................................................... 19
Fine Seed Reducer ................................................................... 19
Covers (Additional equipment) ................................................. 19
Agitator .................................................................................... 20
Spur Wheel ............................................................................... 20
CALIBRATION PROCESS
Adjusting seed quantity per hectare......................................... 21
Calibration process................................................................... 21
SEED QUANTITY ADJUSTMENT
Hydraulic Seed Rate Adjustment ............................................ 23
Electric sowing quantity adjustment 1) ..................................... 23
Coulter Pressure Adjustment.................................................... 24
Hydraulic Coulter Pressure Adjustment .................................. 24
COULTER EXCHANGER
Coulter Exchanger.................................................................... 25
ROW MARKERS
Row Markers ............................................................................ 26
HARROW MODELS
Harrow Models ......................................................................... 27
Perfect Harrow (+ 2005 model)................................................. 28
Setting the tine inclination ........................................................ 28
Road transport.......................................................................... 28
TRAMLINES
Examples of Tramlines.............................................................. 29
Demarcation of Tramlines ........................................................ 29
Diagramidentification:(13/1)means
Fig. 13, Position 1
MULTITRONIC
„MULTI tronic“ Sowing Monitor................................................ 31
Commissioning of Sowing Monitor .......................................... 31
User the Interface of the Multitronic II – Sowing Monitor......... 32
Main menu................................................................................ 33
TRANSPORT
General Transport Instructions ................................................. 34
MAINTENANCE
Safety point .............................................................................. 35
General maintenance hints....................................................... 35
Cleaning of machine parts........................................................ 35
Parking in the ope..................................................................... 35
Winter storage .......................................................................... 35
Drive shafts............................................................................... 35
Hydraulic unit............................................................................ 35
Maintenance ............................................................................. 36
Inspection of Gates: ................................................................. 37
Setting of Sensors: ................................................................... 37
Removal of Sowing Shaft: ........................................................ 37
MULTITRONIC
POWER CONTROL - OPERATION
Control panel ............................................................................ 52
Initial Power Control operation................................................. 52
Button indication ...................................................................... 52
Switching on operating device ................................................. 53
System-New Start .................................................................... 53
Pre-programmed standard values............................................ 53
Base settings menu.................................................................. 54
Main menu................................................................................ 55
Seed Menu ............................................................................... 56
Calibration menu (Abdrehen).................................................... 57
Hectare meter........................................................................... 59
Electronic seed quantity adjustment ........................................ 60
Driving lane switching............................................................... 61
Driving lanes meter................................................................... 61
Stutter switch............................................................................ 62
Monitoring functions................................................................. 63
Alarms....................................................................................... 64
Sensor test ............................................................................... 65
SUPPLEMENT
Recommendations for work safety .......................................... 68
Combination of tractor and mounted implement ..................... 69
SOWING TABLES
Sowing tables ........................................................................... 72
Grain test (for the upper discharge system) ............................. 73
Position of the shut-off slide..................................................... 74
VITASEM sowing table.............................................................. 75
VITASEM sowing table.............................................................. 76
VITASEM sowing table.............................................................. 77
VITASEM sowing table.............................................................. 78
Rape ......................................................................................... 79

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0600-GB SICHERHEIT_8521
SAFETY
Before commissioning the seed drill, you should carefully read this operating manual and the safety instructions (”For your safety”) – and observe
them; you should also read the instructions for a soil finishing tool.
The operating person should be qualified in safety requirements and be instructed about the dangers by the instruction for use and maintenance.
Please pass on all safety instructions to other users.
The relevant safety regulations and the other generally recognised technical safety, health care and traffic regulations are to be observed.
Beware of the ”warning” signs!
Instructions in this manual with this sign and warning graphical symbol on the tool warn of danger!
(for explanations of the warning graphical symbol see appendix ”pictogram symbols”)
Loss of guarantee
The drill has been manufactured exclusively for usual agricultural uses. Any other use is considered as not in accordance with the requirements
of the law and the manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from this use .
Observing the prescribed operating, maintenance and upkeep conditions is considered use in accordance with the requirements of the law as
is the exclusive use of original spare parts.
By using external equipment and/or external parts (high-usage/wear and tear spare parts and other spare parts) which are not allowed by the
Poettinger manufacturer any guarantee is cancelled.
Unauthorised repairs or changes to the device and failure to monitor use (that all blades sow) exclude any liability for any damage which arises
from this.
Possible complaints on delivery (damage in transit, incomplete units) are to be immediately communicated in writing.
Guarantee demands and guarantee conditions to be observed or liability disqualification are in accordance with our delivery conditions.
Safety Instructions
Before coupling and uncoupling, set the tractor’s hydraulic unit to „position control“!
When coupling and uncoupling, do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and the machine; also stay clear of the tractor
and machine when the external hydraulic console is in use. Risk of injury!
Ensure that when lifted, the seed drill (with its row markers folded in) does not come into contact with other objects – e.g. with
a rear-hinged window!
Ensure that there is sufficient space to manoeuvre (when the hopper is full), and attach a suitable weight to the front of the
tractor.
Before operation, ensure that the tractor and machine are both in safe operating condition and that the relevant guards have
been attached.
The operator is responsible for safety.
Do not transport the machine with a full hopper!
Never allow anyone to climb onto or to ride on the machine (or loading platform), and keep clear of danger zones (swivel
area)!
Before leaving the tractor, lower the machine, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key.
Always lower the machine prior to performing adjustments or repairs.
Do not reach into the hopper or place objects into it when empty. The agitator (if installed) may turn if the machine is pushed
(when the spur wheel is turned) with transmission in > „0“ position. Danger of injury or damage to machine!
When filling the hopper with treated seed and cleaning with compressed air, please note that seed dressing is toxic and irritant.
Wear appropriate protective clothing!
Ensure that no one is near the machine before operating or towing.
On steep slopes, allowances are to be made for the centre of gravity of the purchased combination.
Before using the machine for the first time – and after long downtimes – check the oil level in the transmission and that all bearings
are adequately greased. Check that all screws are tightened, and that there is no leakage in the hydraulic unit.

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WArning SignS
Read operating manual before initial
operation
Observe safety hints
Observe transport and linkage
advice
CE sign
TheCE sign, which is affixedbythemanufacturer, indicates outwardlythatthismachineconforms
to the engineering guideline regulations and the other relevant EU guidelines.
EU Declaration of Conformity (see supplement)
By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine being
brought into service complies with all relevant safety and health requirements.
Recommendations
for work safety
All points referring
to satety in this
manual are
indicated by this
sign.
Meaning of warning signs
Warning Signs (symbols)
Warning signs are used to indicate possible hazards; their
purpose is to help ensure the safety of all those involved
in operating the machine.
Anexplanationofthesesymbolsisenclosedintheappendix
„Explanation of Symbols“. Please refer to Fig. 1 for their
positioning (3 etc. = respective number in „Explanation“
document, r = right, l = left side of machine).
Replace any missing warning signs.
If you wish to obtain these from PÖTTINGER, please
indicate the article number listed in the appendix.
After initial operation retighten all
screws; furthermore check regularly
for firm fitting.
For special removal torques see
operating manual or spare parts list.
Use torque wrench.
Travelling on implement during
operation and transportation is
not permitted. Use loading plate
or platform only when machine is
mounted and standing dormant, or
when safely supported.
Swivel out side components. Keep
your distance. Do not enter swivelling
range. Ensure sufficient free space
when swivelling out.
Danger of crushing.
Keep your distance
Rotating implements. Keep your
distance. Do not reach in behind
protection devices or covering
plates, etc.

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WArning SignS
Danger from load above. Lift
“Aerosem” only by transport rings.
In the course of this, never lift drill
machine together with agricultural
implement.
Danger from load above. Lift “Vitasem” in bulkhead wall
of seed box. Only use textile belts, no chains.
Dangerfromloadabove. Lift“Vitasem
A”onlybytransportrings.Inthecourse
ofthis,neverliftdrillmachinetogether
with agricultural implement.
Put notice here
Do not stand in the area of raised
load.
Never open or remove protection
devices when drives are running.
Keep your distance
Danger from load above. Lift “Vitasem A” seed box
bulkhead wall and transport rings. Use belts. Never lift
drill machine together with agricultural implement.
Legscouldbehitthroughcomponents
suddenly swivelling out or sliding out.
Keep your distance.

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0400-GB TECHN. DATEN_8537
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TECHniCAL DATA
Brief Description of Machine
„VITASEM A“ are mechanical superstructure drill machines supported by the packer roller on the combined machine, enabling for example a
PÖTTINGER LION rotary harrow to avoid running over stones.
With that there would be less load on the rotary harrow tines and therefore greater prevention of tine breakage.
Simple coupling links are used to facilitate hitching and uncoupling; when parked, the machine sits on four removable supports.
“VITASEM A” is fitted optionally with :
• shoe coulters
• single-disc coulters
• broad-shoe coulters
The drive is provided by the spur wheel – on both sides for the 3 and 4m models if requested – via a continuously adjustable two-directional
oil-bath transmission, which is capable of roughly halving the speed of the sowing shaft, and when set up for „over seeding“, will also reverse
the direction of rotation of the seed shaft.
For 3m and 4m machines the sowing shaft links can be switched off for each side individually.
What is special about the “VITASEM” is that with its multi-seeding wheels it normally produces “under seeding” and when set up for “over
seeding” (optional extra) by changing the direction of rotation of the seed shaft, will produce single dosing e.g. with rape seeds.
To facilitate handling and safe operation the design includes, among others features, a water-proof hopper lid, a functionally shaped hopper,
a feed funnel for each sowing roller, level indicator, individual and central coulter pressure adjustment and easy-to-perform calibration using
the crank.
To adapt the „Vitasem A“ to the various types of operation, suitable equipment is available:
e.g.
various types of harrows,
hydraulic row marker switching and lifting,
electronic tramline control incl. a hectare meter and calibration,
level indicator and sowing shaft controller,
demarcation of tramlines,
hydraulic coulter pressure and seed rate adjustment,
self-aligning agitator shaft for grass seed and others.
Technical data
VITASEM 251 301 401
Working with cm 250 300 400
Seed box-runouts 25 21 31 25 41
Series number 25 21 19 17 14 31 25 21 19 17 41 33 29 27
In-line pitching cm 10,0 11,9 13,1 14,7 17,9 9,7 12 14,3 15,7 17,7 9,8 12,1 13,8 14,8
Weight kg (without accessories)
.. with drag blade
430/443 412/423 403/413 394/403 381/388 502/518 482/495 468/479 461/471 454/463 691/712 673/690 663/678 659/673
.. with wide seed blades
-/461 -/439 -/427 -/416 -/403 -/536 -/510 -/491 -/482 -/473 -/736 -/709 -/695 -/689
.. with sngle blade
-/- 456/467 442/452 428/437 407/415 -/- 542/555 518/529 506/516 474/503 -/- 752/769 732/747 723/737
Seed-box content l 410 510 / 700 720 / 1000
Haulage distance ca.cm 250* 300* 400
Filling amount ca. cm 165
Oil bath trans. fill. amount 2,5 l (hydraulic oil HLP 32)
sound pressure level < "70 dB (A)"
* Observe the transport width of the soil conditioner
** haulage distance more than 3m observe instructions page 29.
(Subject to alteration)

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0400-GB TECHN. DATEN_8537
TECHniCAL DATA GB
Equipment
· Coulter exchanger for shoe coulters and broad-shoe coulters
- Hopper with level indicator and hinged lid
- Driving spur wheel,
- Continuously adjustable two-directional oil-bath transmission,
- Multi-sowing rollers with reducers
- for „3 m“ and „4 m“ sowing shaft, may be switched off on left
side,
- Calibration unit with crank and unloading troughs,
- Central and individual coulter pressure adjustment,
- Removable parking stands for uncoupling/parking,
- Light frame (not available for „4 m“ machine)
Auxiliary Equipment
- Extension set for superstructure; approx. 35 kg,
- Fixture for over seeding (e.g. rape seed)
- Coulter harrow; approx. 0,6 kg/pair
- Sowing harrow, 2-piece, with after-running tines; approx. 17
kg/m,
- Harrow extension for side overlap; approx. 3 kg
- Perfectfollowingharrow,withindividual, spring mountedelements;
approx. 22 kg/m
- Transport tine guard for perfect following harrow (2,5 and. 3 m),
- Disc markers with shear protection and hydraulic lift; approx. 60
kg
- Hydraulic hose extension 0.5m and 1.6m
- Electronic tramlining control with sowing roller stop - for 2 or 3
rows per track - incl. hectare meter and calibration function
- Seed level and sowing shaft monitor (only available in conjunction
with tramlining control)
- Battery connection cable
- Adapter cable for 7-pole socket
- Control cable 2m, 4m, 7m as an extension for machine
combinations
- Disc tramline marker (only available with tramlining control and
loading platform); approx. 35 kg
- Hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment
- Hydraulic seed rate adjustment
- Agitator shaft - rotating or self-aligning agitator shaft
- Sow casing cover - for unused spouts
- Loading platform with tread step and handrail; approx. 14 kg/
m
- Hectare meter (mech.)
- Depth gauge for shoe coulters
- Pinch roller for single-disc coulters
- Second spur wheel, left, for 3 and 4 m; approx. 50 kg.
- Hydraulic trailing wheel lift (right = standard drive)
- Hydraulic harrow pressure adjustment for perfect harrow
- Transport aids
Position of Vehicle Identification Plate
The factory number is imprinted on the accompanying Vehicle
Identification Plate (as shown) and on the frame. Guarantee issues
and further inquiries cannot be processed without the factory number
being stated.
Please enter the number onto the front page of the operating manual
immediately after taking delivery of the vehicle/implement.
Necessary connections
• 1 double-action hydraulic connection
pressure min.: 140 bar
pressure max.: 180 bar
• 1 single-action hyfraulic connection
pressure min.: 140 bar
pressure max.: 180 bar
• 7-pole electric connection for lighting (12 Volt)
• 3-pole electric connection (12 Volt) (only for Multitronic II)
Defined use of the machine
The machine is intended solely for normal use in agricultural work.
Any other uses outside of this are regarded as not in accordance
with the defined use.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting
from misuse. The risk is carried by the user alone.
• Thekeepingofoperating, servicingandmaintenancerequirements
as specified by the manufacturer also come under the heading
of „defined use“.

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SET-UP AnD UnCOUPLing
Loading
Hook in with the textile belt in the middle wall opening (2/1) and 2
eyes (4/1) - at “4 m” 2x middle wall opening.
Lift only by itself and with empty hopper (without soil-working
machine).
Ensure sufficient load bearing capacity of belts.
Handle carefully, keep balanced.
Keep clear of suspended loads.
2
3
5
Set-up
The combined soil-working machine must be suitable for the
superstructure:
... sufficientlystableforcarryingtheseeddrill,(e.g.additionalsupports
for Pöttinger Rotary Harrow „2.5 m“ and „3 m“ wide),
.... „load bearing“ packer roller (e.g. toothed packer roller 510 mm
Ø or polygon roller 450 mm Ø).
Perform set-up on level ground and with empty hopper only.
Mount the superstructure set on the soil-working machine.
Mount the couplings on both sides (3/1+2+3) in such a way that
that the seed drill rests close to the packer roller and the distance
between the lower edge/coulter rail and the ground is approx. 44
cm for operation. (5/1)
Drive under the empty, supported “Vitasem A” with the soil-working
machine and couple; secure with plugs (3/3).
Lift the machine and remove front supports (4/2) then lower and
connect upper link (5/2).
Lift the machine again and remove back supports (4/3).
(The supports may remain attached to the seed drill; insert the front
supports, pointing upwards, into the holders, then insert the back
supports, 5/3.)
Adjust the upper links so that the soil-working machine and the seed
drill are horizontal during operation (side of upper edge of hopper).
Connect the hydraulic hose - for row markers or others - to a single-
action control unit.
4
Transportation and loading components

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SET-UP AnD UnCOUPLing GB
Power supply for electronic tramlining control:
12 V from 3-pole constant current socket (DIN 9680).
(If this is not available, a battery connection cable with socket or
an adapter for the 7-pole trailer socket (requires parking light to
be switched on) can be supplied by PÖTTINGER as additional
equipment.).
Place the cable in the hooks on the seed drill side to take strain off
plug connection - see (6/1).
6
Uncoupling / Parking
Use reverse procedure (first attach back supports, uncouple upper
link, then attach front supports).
Secure parking supports (7/1+2) with plug; ensure that the surface
is firm and level!
The hopper must be emptied beforehand.
Transport Preparations
Transport with empty hopper only.
Close the hopper lid.
Fold up the emptying trays ensuring they lock in.
Fold up the collapsible tread-step.
After folding in the row markers secure with plug (7/3).
Fold up and lock the spur wheel in place (7/4).
Fold up the tramline markers - plug (10/1).
Attach the tine guard to the perfect following harrow “2.5 and 3 m”
(56/3 = auxiliary equipment),
When transporting the machine on public roads, mark the outline
with warning signs and connect lights.
Observe transporting hints!
- see chapter “Transport”
9
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0400-GB EINSATZ_8521
OPErATiOn
Operating Instructions
- Bring the seed drill into a horizontal position with little lower link
play (use the upper link to bring the upper edge of hopper into a
horizontal position)
- For operation, set the tractor hydraulics to „floating position“:
Lifting hydraulics (or seed drill lift) and row markers,
- ensure the seed drill is raised high enough on headland
- To prevent the coulter from clogging, lower the seed drill while
driving away (not in a standing position).
- to avoid blade clogging
- Adjust the driving speed to suit the conditions to ensure that the
seed is placed at a consistent depth. (Solo operation at approx.
12 km/h in favourable conditions).
- Check all settings such as the calibration test: batching, shutters,
gate, transmission setting (fold up emptying trays and lock in
position)
- While beginning to sow – and then at regular intervals – ensure
that all coulters are sowing (no clogging) and that the seed rate
is correct.
- Seed dressing residue may hinder the seed flow. It is therefore
useful to perform another test calibration after approx. 2 hopper
loads.
- No liability will be accepted for deviations in seed quantity or
damages resulting from clogging.
- Give the spur wheel enough pressure on the ground – spring
tension
- Please ensure that the row marker settings and the tramline
rhythm, including sowing roller stop, are correct.
- Gap between lower edge of share plate and ground approx.
44cm.
- Never fill the hopper unless it has been hitched and always empty
before unhitching.
- When filling, ensure that no foreign materials (bits of paper, sack
tags) enter the hopper.
- Close the hopper lid.
- Observe the seed level using the level indicator and ensure even
distribution.
- For operation, fold up the collapsible tread step on the loading
platform.
- Given the hygroscopic nature of the seed (including dressing),
always empty the hopper when not in use for long periods.
Please note that seed dressings are irritants and may
be poisonous!

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OPErATiOn GB
0400-GB EINSATZ_8521
66
67 68
69
Hectare Meter
(if Multitronic is not installed)
The counter begins to move as soon as the driving wheel starts to
turn.
Values are given in a and ha.
Use the crank (77/1) to set to „0“.
Depending on the machine width, please ensure that the hectare
meter is driven by the correct „step“ and that the spring tension is
sufficient to hold it in place.
Shaft cowl (77/2): Ø 13,6 mm – “2,5 m”
Ø 16,3 mm – “3,0 m”
Ø 21,8 mm – "4,0 m"
Tractor Track Loosener 1)
These may be adjusted sideways and in working depth, which means
they may be used more for loosening or closing over the track – do
not set too deep.
Fold up when parking the seed (Fig. 67).
Drill Track Loosener 1)
The looseners are spring-loaded and can therefore skip over
stones.
The loosener’s coulter (68/1) may be swung forwards when parking
the machine. It is simple to remove (e.g. on soil with a lot of trash)
and may be reversed when worn..
Loading platform (Fig. 69)
The loading platform with tread and guide rail makes it easier to
fill the seed box
Fold up the tread when using!
Climbingandstandingonthe loading platformduring
operation is prohibited.
Keep the tread surfaces clean
1) only for VITASEM (not for VITASEM A)

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OPErATiOn GB
0400-GB EINSATZ_8521
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13
10
11
Hopper: Filling/Emptying
The seed drill should only be filled after it has been mounted and
lowered.
The seed level is shown on the indicator (front hopper wall).
Observe the swimmer when filling the seed drill (10/1).
Do not run the hopper „on empty“; when seed level is low, ensure
even distribution.
Emptying
Lower the combination.
Lift the emptying trays so that they unlock (at 11/1), and place
horizontally.
Unlock the seed guide rail on both sides (11/2) - and lower.
Place the trays on the seed guide rail (12/1).
Open all shutters (12/2).
Open the gates as far as possible – move lever to full extent
(13/1).
Take note!
- Empty only small residue amounts over the drop
bottom. If drop bottom is full, danger exists of
readjustment when closing.
- Empty large residue amounts from seed tank with
suitable container (bucket).
Cleaning the Hopper:
- Blow out residue with compressed air,
- Wear protective clothing against toxic seed dressing dust!
- Leave the gates wide open,
so mice, for example, do not smell the seed and attempt to chew
through the hopper on the parked drill.

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0400-GB DOSIERVERFAHREN_8537
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rEgUALTing SYSTEM
(* additional equipment
Multidrill Sowing System
In order to provide the best possible performance for each size of
drillable seed type, seed rate and spacing requirements, the Multidrill
also offers four types of batching in addition to the continuously
adjustable sowing shaft speed:
1. Undersowing
- for „normal seed types“ such as grain, etc. (Fig. 15).
2. Undersowing with reducer
- for small quantities of fine seed, e.g. rape seed,
phacelia, mustard (max. seed size: 3.3 mm)
(Fig. 16, with reducer - available in yellow plastic).
3. Overseeding *
- single seed dosage for fine seed, e.g. rape seed (Fig. 17, with
cover 17/1).
4. Reduced undersowing *
- for „normal seed types“ at a low seed rate, e.g. hybrid
trye (Fig. 18, with cover 18/1).
The undersowing variations also offer the option of halving the
sowing shaft speed by using the reduction gears.
*Additional„overseeding“equipmentonly:changer of sowing seed
shaft direction and covers available.
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Attention!
Positions (Z2, Z1) of both gearwheels must not be
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The Advantages of Overseeding (*
By reversing the direction of rotation of the seed shaft, each sowing
roller cam – with its specially shaped cups (19/1) – picks up a seed,
transports it through a cover (20/1), and then releases it for „free fall“
into the seed drill coulters.
Individual seed dosage enhances growing space distribution and
plant development and leads to greater yields while also saving on
seed stock.
The Vitasem overseed system is only suited for round, regular seed
of approx. 1.8 - 2.8 mm Ø – especially for rape seed and kale-like
seed:
... the seed must be free of any loose dressing rub-off and its
surface may not be sticky (brush off any seed dressing residue
in the cups).
Seed containing additives such as additional dressing and slug
pellets is not suitable for overseeding.
... to achieve even seed distribution, we recommend to never drive
faster than 6 km/hr.
Strong vibrations, caused by stones and large clods of earth for
example, will affect the quality of distribution.
... the angle of inclination should not exceed 15%.
For conditions other than those described above,
we recommend „Undersowing with reducer“. This
also applies for hybrid rape types with irregular seed
sizes.
Setting Seed Rates
Use the seeding chart to determine the correct seed rate and make
appropriate settings.
Thesowingshaftdirectionchangerandcoversincl.locksare included
in the additional „overseed“ accessory.
Control devices:
a) Transmission setting (direction of rotation of the seed shaft)
b) Shutters
c) Gate
d) Fine seed reducer
e) Covers
f ) Agitator
Lever position on gearing (gear position)
Select sowing shaft r.p.m. by adjusting lever
Adjusting range: 0 – 100 continuous
0 = Sowing shaft standstill
Value reading = on front edge of adjusting lever (towards 100)
Set adjusting lever with star grip (21/1)
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Halving sowing shaft r.p.m.
Using the reduction gears the sowing shaft speed may be halved
for „undersowing“.
Open the guard on the right-hand
Standard fitting:
- Position carrier (1) and sleeve (2) on the appropriate shaft.
carrier red: (1)
sleeve black: (2)
Usual rpm:carrier to the right (1), sleeve to the left (2)
ca. 1/2 rpm:sleeve to the right (2), carrier to the left (1)
It may happen with a very low discharge rate that the gearing position
value will be below 10 (on the scale)
So when gearing down, approx. halve the sowing shaft r.p.m. and
approx. double the gearing position value.
- sleeve to the right (2), carrier to the left (1)
Then test run once again (calibrate)
Changing the Direction of Rotation of the Seed Shaft
Mount the carrier (3, 4) and spacer (5, 6) as required:
Undersowing (Normal rpm)
- carrier to the right: black, blue (2, 4)
- spacer discs to the left: red, green (1, 3)
Undersowing (1/2 rpm)
- carrier to the left: black (2)
- carrier to the right: blue (4)
- spacer discs to the right: red (1)
- spacer discs to the left: green (3)
Overseeding (*
- carrier to the right: black (2)
- carrier to the left: blue (4)
- spacer discs to the right: green (3)
- spacer discs to the left: red (1)
Close the cover after making the settings
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Shutters
Shutters (24/A) have 2 functions:
- Closing / Opening the hopper outlet
- Setting the seed stock height in the sowing roller for
overseeding.
Shutters are not designed to regulate the seed rate!
An incorrect shutter setting can result in variations in seed rates
when sowing on a slope.
Shutter Settings for Undersowing:
The shutter must always be fully opened (24/2).
Shutter closed = position 1 (24/1)
Do not use intermediary settings.
Shutter Settings for Overseeding: (Additional accessory.)
Here the shutters on the sowing roller are used to set the seed
level.
This shutter setting depends on how well the seed stock flows. This
may be determined by a seed test. (See also page 2 of the Seed
Chart)
Seed Test for Overseeding
Preparations for seed test:
- Close shutter
- Fill hopper with seed (rape seed)
- Put emptying trays in place
- Secure shutter in position a
- Gate remains in position 0
- Turn the sowing shaft for at least 10 rotations
Seed test procedure:
Catch the seed from one or more spouts while continuing to turn the
hand crank until the sowing shaft has made exactly one rotation.
The shutter setting is correct (Fig. 25) when 36 +/- 4 seeds are
released during one rotation of the sowing shaft.
The seed is not suitable for overseeding if more than 40 seeds are
released per rotation of the sowing shaft with the shutter in the
position a.
If fewer than 32 seeds are counted per rotation, secure the shutters
in the next highest position (first „b“, then „c“ or „d“). (Fig. 25)
The seed test must be repeated each time.
- Important Note:
- After each change of shutter position, turn the sowing shaft for
at least 10 rotations!
- The seed test should also be performed during
operation to ensure proper overseeding.
Clogged cups may sometimes cause a decrease in
seed rate. Clean cups with a brush!
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Gate
Setting-locks 0 - 7 for different seed sizes - described in Seed Chart
- lever (26/1).
If calibration for large amounts of seed causes stalling or seed
breakage, set one lock higher than stated in the Seed Chart.
(For grain, fine seed with reducer and overseeding rape use gate
position „0“.
Adjust gates in lock „1“ - see Maintenance.)
Fine Seed Reducer
Reducers are used for undersowing fine seed (e.g. rape seed) - for
installation see Fig. 27+28:
1. Open gates (lever in lock „3“).
2. Shutter „open“.
3. Mount reducer on sowing roller (Fig. 27 and
4. turn towards hopper (Fig. 28) until
5. the limiter of the reducer rests against the shutter.
6. Move gates to position „0“.
7. Reach into hopper and press the reducer against the sowing
roller.
The reducers are installed correctly when they rest against the shutter
(28/5), the gate (28/6) and the sowing roller (28/7).
Sow setting: Gate lock „0“
Shutter „open“
Covers (Additional equipment)
The covers incl. locks are only installed for „Overseeding“ and
„Undersowing with reducer“ (29/1+2).
(Whenmountingthelocks,ensurethattheyaudiblylockin.Toremove,
(29/3) lift slightly and pull off backwards.)
Secure the covers in the correct position with the locks:
Overseeding - middle groove (30/1)
Undersowing with reducer - back limiter (31/1)
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Rotating Agitator
Agitator off - Plug in bore (36/0, 35/0)
Agitator on - Plug in bore (36/1)
For rape seed, always switch agitator off.
Also switch „Rotating agitator“ off for grass and
bring agitator arms into upright position.
Agitator
Steep hopper walls and the smooth feed funnels ensure consistent
seed flow.
Use agitator shaft for extremely „sticky“ seed stock only:
- Self-aligning agitator shaft or
- rotating agitator.
Self-aligning Agitator Shaft - 3 settings
1. Agitator off - Plug (32/1) in bore (34/0),
2. Long path - Plug in bore (34/1 = same direction as „0“), lever in
slit / right to limiter (32/2),
... for non-flowing grass/grass mixture.
3. Short path - Plug in bore (34/2), lever in slit /left to limiter (33/1),
... for large, clogging seed.
To change lever setting, loosen both screws (32/3) - and re-
tighten.
In the „long path“ position, ensure a distance of
6mm betweenagitatorhookandsowcasingwallwhenfullyextended
(32/4) – secure the agitator elements in the appropriate positions
on the shaft.
In the „short path“ position the short agitator arms will point
downwards.
In the „Agitator shaft off“ position turn the agitator until the long
agitator arms rest against the front wall of the hopper.
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Spur Wheel
Sowing is driven by a spur wheel, which runs on the surface to be
worked. The pressure with which it presses onto the ground may be
set by adjusting the spring tension.