PRONAR VMP-10 User manual

FEED CAR VMP-10
T015
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
SYMBOL /TYPE: T015
KTM NUMBER: 0826-299-701-509
FACTORY NUMBER: S Z B V M 1 0 X X X

INTRODUCTION
Information contained in the manual are up to date, the day they were prepared on. Due to
improvements, some values and figures contained therein may not be same as actual state
of the machine, that was supplied to the customer. The manufacturer reserves itself the right
to introduce, in the manufactured machines, structural alterations facilitating servicing and
improving quality of their operation, and not make changes in the manual nor in the
catalogue. Comments and remarks on the structure and action of the machine please sent to
the Manufacturer’s address. This information will allow objective evaluation of the machine
and will be helpful as guidelines in their further modernization. Information on essential
structural alterations are delivered to the user by means of informative supplements
(annexes) attached to the instruction.
The instruction for use and service constitutes the Basic equipment of
the machine. Before starting exploitation the user must get acquainted with contents of this
instruction and observe all recommendations contained therein. It will guarantee failure-free
operation of the machine. The machine has been designed in accordance with binding
standards, documents and currently binding legal provisions.
This instruction describes basic rules of proper and safe operation, servicing as well as
maintenance of the feed car VMP 10. If information contained in the instruction appears not
fully comprehensible it should be turned for help to the sales point in which the tractor has
been purchased or to the Manufacturer.
Manufacturer’s address:
PRONAR Sp. z o.o.
ul. Mickiewicza 101A
17-210 Narew
Telephone numbers:
[phone] [phone]
[phone] [phone]

Information, description of threats and precautions as well as recommendations and orders
connected with safety of use, in contents of the instruction, are distinguished with the sign:
or preceded with the word „ATTENTION". Non-compliance with recommendations described
in the manual creates danger for life and health of operators or strangers.
Particularly important information and recommendations the observance of which is utterly
necessary are distinguished in the text with this sign:
or preceded with the word „CAUTION”. Non-compliance with described recommendations is
imminent damage of the machine due to improper service, adjustment or use.
In order to point out the necessity of performing periodic technical review of the machine, the
content of particular paragraphs has been marked with the clock sign:

EC Declaration of Conformity
We, PRONAR Sp. z o.o, do hereby declare with full responsibility, that the machine:
MACHINE: FEED CAR VMP-10
TYPE: T015
FACTORY NO.: …………………………………….
the following declaration refers to, meets the requirements of the Directive 98/37/WE of the
European Parliament and the Council and PN-EN 13019:2002 Standard approved by the
Polish legislation by Regulation of the Minister of Economy on the day of December 20th,
2005, regarding principle requirements for machines and securing devices (Dz. U. Nr 259,
poz. 2170). It complies with following standards conforming with aforementioned directive:
•PN-EN 703-2006 – Agricultural machinery – Loaders, mixers and/or feeders. Safety.
•PN-EN ISO 12100-1:2005 – Safety of machines. Basic definitions, general designing
rules. Part 1: Basic nomenclature, methodology.
•PN-EN ISO 12100-2:2005 – Safety of machines. Basic definitions, general designing
rules. Part 2: Engineering rules.
•PN-EN 1553:2002 – Agricultural machinery – Self-propelled, hooked-up, semi-hooked-up
and hooked on agricultural machinery.
This EC Declaration of Conformity expires in case the machine is changed or reconstructed
without prior written consent of the Manufacturer.
Narew, date: 11.04.2008
Konrad Raczkowski
Financial-Economy
Assistant Director

TABLE OF CONTENT
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1
1.1 IDENTIFICATION.........................................................................................1.2
1.2 APPROPRIATION........................................................................................1.3
1.3 EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................1.4
1.4 WARRANTY TERMS....................................................................................1.4
1.5 TRANSPORTATION.....................................................................................1.5
1.6 ENVIRONMENT HAZARD............................................................................1.6
1.7 WITHDRAWAL FROM USE .........................................................................1.6
2. OPERATION SAFETY 2.1
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES.........................................................................2.2
2.2 RULES OF DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS..................................................2.8
2.3 RESIDUAL RISK DESCRIPTION.................................................................2.9
2.4 INFORMATION-WARNING LABELS............................................................2.10
3. STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE 3.1
3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.....................................................................3.2
3.2 CHASSIS......................................................................................................3.3
3.3 TANK............................................................................................................3.4
3.4 MAIN BRAKE................................................................................................3.5
3.5 PARKING BRAKE ........................................................................................3.7
3.6 WORM DRIVE..............................................................................................3.8
3.7 GEAR LUBRICATION SYSTEM...................................................................3.9
3.8 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OF SHUTTERS.......................................................3.11
3.9 WIRING SYSTEM.........................................................................................3.12
4. OPERATION RULES 4.1
4.1 PREPARATION BEFORE INITIAL START-UP ............................................4.2
4.2 PREPARATION FOR NORMAL WORKING MODE.....................................4.3
4.3 ACCOUPLING WITH TRACTOR..................................................................4.4
4.4 FILLING UP THE TANK AND PRODUCING FEEDING STUFF...................4.6

4.5 COMPOUND FEED ANALYSIS....................................................................4.8
4.6 FEEDING ANIMALS .....................................................................................4.9
4.7 CLEANING....................................................................................................4.11
4.8 DISCONNECTING FROM TRACTOR..........................................................4.12
4.9 TYRES – INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..........................................................4.12
5 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1
5.1 INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING WHEEL BEARINGS.................................5.2
5.2 ADJUSTING MAIN BRAKE...........................................................................5.3
5.3 ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE ...................................................................5.5
5.4 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM OPERATION...........................................................5.6
5.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATION ...........................................................5.7
5.6 LUBRICATION..............................................................................................5.9
5.7 REDUCTION GEAR HANDLING RULES.....................................................5.11
5.8 ADJUSTING DRAUGHT BAR TO TRACTOR’S HOOK-TYPE COUPLING..5.13
5.9 ADJUSTING MILLING BLADES...................................................................5.15
5.10 ENTERING THE TANK.................................................................................5.17
5.11 CUTTING BLADES DISASSEMBLY.............................................................5.18
5.12 ADJUSTING CUTTING BLADES POSITION................................................5.20
5.13 SHARPENING CUTTING BLADES..............................................................5.21
5.14 STORAGE ....................................................................................................5.21
5.15 SCREWING FORCE OF SCREW JOINTS...................................................5.22

1.1
CHAPTER
1GENERAL
INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION
APPROPRIATION
EQUIPMENT
WARRANTY TERMS
TRANSPORTATION
ENVIRONMENT HAZARD
WITHDRAWAL FROM USE

1.2
1.1 IDENTIFICATION
FIGURE 1.1A LOCATION OF THE DATA PLATE AND FACTORY NUMBER
(1) data plate, (2) factory number
The feed car VMP-10 is equipped with data plate mounted on the left longitudinal member of
a bottom frame. Factory number is engraved on both the data plate and left longitudinal
member of a frame on rectangular field painted in silver. When purchasing the feed car it is
necessary to verify whether factory number engraved on the machine is same as written in
the WARRANTY CARD, sale documentation as well as in INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND
SERVICING.
Factory number of the carriageable axle as well as its type is punched on the data plate
attached to the beam of carriageable axle.
1
2
SZBVM10XX71X00001
Pronar Sp. z o.o.
ul. Mickiewicza 101A,17-210 Narew
tel./fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Rok prod.
Nr św. hom.
Nr fabr.
Symbol/Typ
Dop. obc. osi
Dop. m. całk.
Ładowność
Dop. obc. zacz.
Masa wł.
kN
kN
kg
kg
kN
kg
VMP10
SZBVM10XX71X00001

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1.2 APPROPRIATION
The feed car VMP-10 was designed especially for modern homesteads that are busy with
stock breeding. The machine is designed for preparing animal feed in feeding systems of
type TMR, PMR or similar. Components of feeding stuff are being dosed into the feed car
tank, where are nicely fragmentized and mixed. Making substantial animal feed depends on
many factors, thus it is recommended to select ingredients with due diligence and consult
with food technician, who will be able to determine several formulas.
The feed car was designed to prepare feeding stuff comprising of all kinds of bulky feed
(silage, straw, hay, vegetable meal) and compact feed, feeding stuff manufactured by food
industry in a form of a powder or granulate, feeding stuff that improve milking capacity,
vitamin or mineral.
Braking system as well as lighting and signalling system comply with road traffic rules.
Feed car is adapted to work with farm tractors equipped with external hydraulic system, 12V
lighting system with 7-pin socket and upper hook-type coupling or bottom couplings of
vertical carrying capacity of at least 12,7 kN. Depending on the equipment, the feed car may
be equipped with rotator string with eye of 50 mm in diameter or regular string with eye of 40
mm in diameter. In order to provide proper cooperation of the aggregate, the minimum power
demand of the tractor is 45 kW.
CAUTION
Accoupling feed car equipped with draught bar with rotatory string with upper hook-type
coupling may be forbidden by the manufacturer of the tractor, thus before setting about
accoupling both machines one must go through the operation manual of the tractor and
strictly comply with recommendations contained therein.
Carriageable system (axes, wheels and tyres) meet requirements laid down for the feed car,
which may be used with maximum allowable speed of 25 km/h. Performing those conditions
is determined by proper operation and complying with instructions contained in this manual.

1.4
ATTENTION
The feed car must not be used contrary to its approproation, in particular:
•for transporting people and animals
•for mixing and transporting toxic materials and combustibles
•for preparing food for people nor for storing food
•for smearing fluids, sand nor fibrous substances
•for transporting bulk cargo, single elements or any materials nor substances, that
do not come within the appropriation of the feed car.
1.3 EQUIPMENT
The equipment of each feed car includes:
•INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND SERVICING
•WEIGHT OPERATION MANUAL
•WARRANTY CARD
•wiring system connecting cord
On the request of the customer, the Manufacturer may equip the feed car with additional
elements, such as the following:
•plate distinguishing low-speed vehicles
•jointed-telescopic shaft along with the manual
•wedges for wheels
1.4 WARRRANTY TERMS
"PRONAR" Sp. z o.o. in Narew hereby warrants failure-free operation of the machine, when
using in compliance with technical-operational terms described in the following instruction.
Troubles revealed during warrantee period are to be removed by the Warrantee service
within 14 working days from the day of taking the machine for repair by the warrantee
service, unless otherwise agreed.

1.5
The warranty does not hold parts neither sub-assemblies of machines, that undergo wear
and tear before expiring the warranty period, e.g.: exploitatively worn tyre, cutting blades and
brake lining, mechanical damages, damages resulting from improper usage, adjustment and
maintenance.
Detailed warranty terms are included in warranty card attached to each newly purchased
machine
CAUTION
You must request from the seller to fill in the Guarantee Card and claim coupons. Lack of
e.g. date of sale or the seal of the selling point expose the user to non-recognition of
possible claims.
1.5 TRANSPORTATION
The feed car is prepared for sale as one assembly and does not need to be packed. The only
elements that need to be packed are the technical documentation, the wiring system cord
and elements of additional equipment.
Delivery of the feed car to end user is performed by means of motor transport or by means of
independent transport mean, after having the feed car accoupled with tractor.
CAUTION
In case of independent transport, the tractor operator should get familiarized with the
content of this Instructions for Use and Servicing and observe the rules contained
therein. In case of motor transport, the feed car is mounted on the platform of the
transport mean, in compliance with the safety rules during transport. The driver, when
transporting the machine, should exercise special care. It results from the fact of moving
the center of mass of the transport unit with the machine, upwards.
When loading and unloading the feed car one must comply with general work safety
instructions regarding reloading procedures. Individuals handling with reloading equipment
must have appropriate qualifications for taking advantage of those machines.
The feed car ought to be securely fastened on the platform of appropriate transport mean
with use of belts or chains equipped with belt stretcher system. Fastening elements must
have current safety certificate. One must put wedges or other elements devoid of sharp

1.6
edges under wheels, which will protect the machine against spontaneous rolling by. Wedges
must be fastened to the platform of transport mean. When performing reloading works one
must mind not to damage elements that make up the equipment of the feed car and its
varnish coating.
1.6 ENVIRONMENT HAZARD
Leakage of hydraulic oil or else gear oil, make up direct threat for natural environment. When
performing maintenance and repair works with a bad risk of oil leakage, it is necessary to
perform those works in rooms with oil-proof floor. Oil that got out of hydraulic or lubricating
systems must be collected and neutralized immediately.
1.7 WITHDRAWAL FROM USE
In case the user makes a decision on withdrawal of the machine from use, the complete feed
car must be delivered to the scrap materials deposit, appointed by the Starost. Dismounted
parts that are left after repairing the machine must be delivered to the recycle stock. Oil from
hydraulic and lubricating systems must be delivered to proper plant that is busy with
utilization of such kind of wastes.

2.1
CHAPTER
2OPERATION SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
RULES OF DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS
RESIDUAL RISK DESCRIPTION
INFORMATION-WARNING LABELS

2.2
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
•Before starting exploitation of the machine, the user should get acquainted thoroughly
with the contents of this instruction as well as other instructions enclosed to the feed
car equipment (instructions for use of the scales and jointed-telescopic shaft). When
operating the machine you must observe all provisions contained therein.
•If information contained in the instruction appears not fully comprehensible it should be
turned for help to the seller that manages the Authorized Technical Service on behalf
of the Manufacturer or directly to the Manufacturer.
•Careless and improper use and service of the feed car and non-observance of
recommendations contained in the following manual, create health hazard.
•Non-observance of rules of safe-operation creates health hazard for operators as well
as for strangers.
•It is warned that there is a possibility of occurrence of residual risk with relation to
hazards that is why observing rules of safe-operation should be the basic rule for
using the feed car.
•It is forbidden to use the machine by operators that are unauthorized for driving farm
tractors, including children, people in drink or being by the action of drugs or other
kinds of stupefacient.
•It is forbidden to use the machine inconsistently with its appropriation. Every person,
who uses the machine contrary to its appropriation, takes upon oneself all
consequences arising from its usage. All activities that were not described in this
manual are considered to be an inappropriate usage.
•Any modifications of the feed car release the PRONAR Narew company from
responsibility for damages or harms, that arose thereby.
•You must check technical condition of the feed car before every use. You must check
the condition of hook-type coupling, carriageable system, braking system and
signalling system, in particular.
•Getting upon the machine is allowed only when it is completely immobilized and the
engine is disabled. When the machine is working it is allowed to get upon the platform,
in order to check mixing and milling process, exercising caution.

2.3
•Feed car detached from the tractor must be braked. In case the machine stands on
the slope, you must additionally secure it against rolling down by putting wedges or
other elements devoid of sharp edges, under wheels.
•It is forbidden to carry people or animals on the machine.
•Before setting about accoupling feed car to the farm tractor you must check technical
condition of the hook-type coupling of both the tractor and the feed car, driving shaft
and couplers of the hydraulic system and wiring system.
•It is forbidden to accouple the feed car with tractor, in case hydraulic oils in both
machines are of different type.
•When accoupling feed car with tractor you must use the lower or the upper hook-type
coupling of the tractor. You must check its performance and condition of safety device.
•You must exercise special care when accoupling the machine.
•Nobody must stay between feed car ant tractor when accoupling those machines.
•Verify the coupling performance and verify the condition of safety device.
•Hydraulic system works under high pressure.
•You must verify technical condition of couplings of hydraulic as well as pneumatic
piping, on a regular basis.
•In case of failure of hydraulic or pneumatic system, the machine must be disabled until
mending the failure.
•When connecting hydraulic pipes to the tractor it must be observed that hydraulic
system of tractor as well as feed car were not pressurized.
•It is necessary to check the condition of hydraulic system of the machine frequently,
no oil leaks allowed.
•In case of hydraulic or pneumatic system failure, the feed car must be excluded from
operation until having the problem solved.
•Before setting about repairing, one must reduce oil or air pressure in hydraulic or
pneumatic system, as appropriate.
•In case of injury caused by intense hydraulic oil stream, it is necessary to consult the
physician. Hydraulic oil may penetrate your skin and cause infection.

2.4
•Always use oil approved by the manufacturer. Never mix two kinds of oil.
•After having oil changed, you must utilize old oil.
•When working with tyres it is necessary to protect the machine against rolling by,
putting wedges under wheels.
•Repair works regarding wheels or tyres must be performed by professionally trained
and authorised individuals. Those actions must be taken with use of purpose-made
tools.
•After having the wheel mounted, one must check that all nuts are properly tightened.
Control must be exercised after first use, after first performance with load and then
after 6 months.
•Control tyre pressure on regular basis.
•In case of discovering any imperfections regarding operation of the machine or any
damage, you must exclude it from operation until having all problems solved.
•When taking repair actions you must wear appropriate, well-fitting protective clothing,
gloves and purpose-made tools.
•Service-repair action must be taken when complying with general work safety rules. In
case of injury rinse and disinfect the wound immediately. In case of severe injury, it is
necessary to consult the physician.
•Repair, maintenance and cleaning works may be performed only with engine powered
off and ignition key taken out.
•Verify condition of all screw joints.
•Before setting about any welding or electrical works, it is necessary to deenergize the
feed car.
•Within warranty period all repair works may be performed only by warranty service
authorized by the manufacturer.
•In case of necessity of replacement of particular elements, one must use original
spare parts or approved by the manufacturer only. Non-observance of this rule may
create danger for life and health of operators as well as strangers and contribute to
machine damage.

2.5
•Before setting about welding works it is necessary to clean varnish coating. Vapours of
burning paint are dangerous for human and animals. Welding action may only be
taken in well-lighted and air-conditioned hall.
•Verify technical condition of protective elements as well its fastening.
•When performing welding works one must pay special attention to inflammable or
liquefiable elements (elements of pneumatic system. Wiring system, hydraulic system
and elements made of plastic). If there is imminent danger of ignition or impairment of
those elements it is necessary to dismantle them before taking any welding action.
•In case of works that require lifting the feed car, one must use purpose-made, certified
hydraulic of mechanical crane. When having the machine lifted it is necessary to apply
additional firm and reliable supports. It is forbidden to perform any works having the
machine lifted with use of jack only.
•It is forbidden to support the machine with use of fragile elements (like bricks, air-
bricks, concrete blocks).
•After finishing works connected with lubrication, remove the excess grease or oil.
•It is necessary to keep the feed car, tank and worm in particular, clean.
•Procedure of adjusting cutting blades may only be performed when worm is not
rotating.
•Before entering the tank you must secure tractor against strangers, disconnect
telescopic-joint shaft, open shutters and disconnect pipes of hydraulic system.
•When entering the tank one must exercise special care.
•Entering the tank is possible with use of two ladders, it is forbidden to use platform or
chute window.
•Entering the tank is allowed only when the machine is immobilized.
•Cutting blades are very sharp, thus it is necessary to exercise special care when
mounting, dismantling or adjusting blades.
•At the end of work it is necessary to clean the feed car from feed leftovers.

2.6
•Using feed car in several holdings creates danger of expansion of microorganism in
the environment. This threat may me significantly reduced by deep cleaning of the
machine.
•In case the machine was used for mixing contaminated feeding stuff, it is necessary to
disinfect it in compliance with regulations of local sanitary authorities.
•The machine must be deep cleaned in case it has not been used for more than three
days.
•Expansion of bacteria is a normal phenomenon and is more intense when using
foodstuffs for productions feed mixture. Keeping the machine clean is a necessary
condition for keeping animals in good health.
•Before setting about working with the machine, it is necessary to become familiar with
propeller shaft operating manual provided by the manufacturer and comply with
instructions contained therein.
•The feed car may only be accoupled with tractor with use of purpose-made telescopic-
joint shaft, recommended by the manufacturer.
•Propeller shaft must be equipped with protecting covers. It is forbidden to use
propeller shaft with damaged covers or without covers.
•After having the shaft installed, one must make sure that it is properly and safely
connected to tractor and feed car.
•Before each start-up it is necessary to make sure that all covers are in full order and
properly mounted. Damaged or deficient subassemblies must be replaced
immediately.
•It is forbidden to wear loose cloths, loose belts or anything what could wriggle in
rotating shaft. Contact with rotating propeller shaft may end with serious injury.
•Before disconnecting propeller shaft, one must power off tractor’s engine and take
ignition keys out.
•In case of working in conditions of limited visibility, telescopic-joint shaft as well the
area around it, ought to be floodlighted by operating head-light of tractor.
•Shaft ought to be transported in horizontal position in order not to damage covers and
other protective elements.

2.7
•When using shaft and feed car, it is necessary to mind not to exceed rotational speed
of power take-off shaft of 540 rpm. It is forbidden to overload shaft and feed car and
impetuous clutching in. Before actuating telescopic-joint shaft, one must make sure
that the sense of rotation of power take-off shaft is correct.
•It is forbidden to walk above or under shaft as well as stand on it when the feed car is
on-the-job and under stopover.
•Telescopic joint shaft has markings on its casing that indicate which end of the shaft
must be connected to tractor.
•Never use damaged telescopic-joint shaft, because it may be dangerous. Damaged
shaft must be repaired or replaced.
•Disconnect shaft drive each time when there is no need to propel the machine or else,
when tractor and feed car ale placed in adverse angular position.
•Chain that protect shaft covers against rotating when shaft is in operation must be
attached to fixed structural member of the feed car.
•It is forbidden to use securing chains for supporting shaft during stoppage or
transportation of the feed car.
2.2 RULES OF DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS
FIGURE 2.1A LOCATION OF THE TRIANGLE
(1) triangle distinguishing low-speed vehicles
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2.8
•Driving on public roads you must observe the road traffic rules.
•Exceeding maximum authorized payload of the feed car may cause its breakage and
also create imminent danger on the road.
•One must mount three-cornered board that distinguish low-speed vehicle on lighting
beam, in case the machine is the last one in aggregate – figure (2.1A).
•You must not exceed top constructional speed of 25 km/h. You must adjust the speed
to actual conditions on the road.
•It is forbidden to leave the machine unsecured. Securing the machine consists in
braking it with parking brake or else putting wedges under wheels.
•When driving on public roads, the feed car must be equipped with certified warning
reflective triangle.
2.3 RESIDUAL RISK DESCRIPTION
The Pronar Sp. z o. o. in Narew exercised all necessary care so to eliminate the risk of
unfortunate accident. However there exists some particular residual risk, that can bring to
fatality, and which is particularly connected with activities described below:
•using feed machine for other purposes than described in the following manual,
•staying between the tractor and the feed car while the engine is working and when
accoupling both machines,
•operating the feed car by individual in drink or being under influence of any kind of
stupefacient,
•operating the machine by unauthorized people,
•being on the machine when it is working,
•cleaning, maintaining and technical reviewing of the feed machine.
Residual risk can be reduced to minimum, when complying with the following
recommendations:
•careful and unhurriedly operation,
•reasonable application of notes contained in the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND
SERVICING,