Rauch MDS 8.2 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MDS 8.2/14.2/18.2/20.2
5902916-a-en-0819
Please read carefully be-
fore using the machine.
Keep for future reference.
This instruction manual/assembly instruc-
tion is to be considered as part of the ma-
chine. Suppliers of new and second-hand
machines are required to document in wri-
ting that the instruction manual/assembly
instruction was delivered with the machi-
ne and handed over to the customer.
Original instructions

Preface
Dear Customer,
By purchasing the mineral fertiliser spreaderof the MDS series, you have shown confidence in our
product. Thank you very much! We want to justify this confidence. You have purchased a powerful
and reliable machine.
However, in case unexpected problems arise: Our customer service team is always there for you.
Please read this operator’s manual carefully before commissioning the mineral fertiliser
spreader and follow the advice given.
This operator's manual gives detailed instructions on the operation of the machine, as well as val-
uable information about its assembly, maintenance, and care.
This manual may also describe equipment that is not included in your machine.
Please note that damage caused by incorrect operation or improper use is not covered by war-
ranty claims.
Technical improvements
We are continuously improving our products. Therefore, we reserve the right to make any
improvements and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice.
This constitutes no obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that
have already been sold.
We will be pleased to answer any other questions that you might have.
Yours sincerely
RAUCH
Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH
NOTE
Please enter the type and serial number as well as the year of construction of your ma-
chine here.
You can find this information on the nameplate and/or the frame.
Please always state this information when ordering spare parts or accessories, and in case of
complaints.
Type Serial number Year of construction

Table of Contents
I
Preface
Technical improvements
1 Intended use 1
2 User instructions 3
2.1 About this operator’s manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Notes on text descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.2 Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Safety 5
3.1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Significance of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 General information on the safety of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Instructions for the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.1 Personnel qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.2 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4.3 Accident prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Information on operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.1 Parking the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.2 Filling the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5.3 Checks before start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5.4 Hazard zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5.5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.6 Use of fertiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.7 Hydraulic system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.8 Maintenance and repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8.2 Wear parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8.3 Maintenance and service work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.9 Safety in traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.9.1 Checks before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.9.2 Transportation drive with the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.10 Safety equipment, warning and instruction notices on the machine . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.10.1 Position of safety equipment, warning and instruction notices . . . . . . . . . 14
3.10.2 Function of the safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.11 Warning and instruction stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.11.1 Warning stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.11.2 Instruction stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.12 Name plate and machine identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.13 Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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II
4 Technical data 23
4.1 Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 Description of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2.1 Assembly overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.2.2 Agitator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
4.3 Machine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3.1 Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.3.2 Technical data of basic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4.3.3 Technical data of the extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4.4 List of available accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4.1 Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.4.2 Hopper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.4.3 RFZ 7 (all versions except MDS 8.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.4.4 TELIMAT T1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.4.5 Two-way unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.4.6 Tele-Space drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.4.7 Auxiliary lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.4.8 Row spreading device RV 2M1 for hops and fruit cultivation. . . . . . . . . . .30
4.4.9 Limited border spreading unit GSE 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.4.10 Hydraulic remote control FHZ 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.4.11 Agitator RWK 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.4.12 Agitator RWK 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.4.13 Agitator RWK 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.4.14 Practice test kit PPS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.4.15 Fertiliser identification system (DIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5 Axle load calculation 33
6 Transportation without tractor 37
6.1 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.2 Loading and unloading, parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7 Commissioning 39
7.1 Accepting the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.2 Tractor requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.3 Mounting the drive shaft onto the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.4 Installing the machine on the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.4.1 Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
7.4.2 Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7.5 Presetting the mounting height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.5.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.5.2 Maximum admissible mounting height at front (V) and rear (H). . . . . . . . .48
7.5.3 Mounting heights A and B according to fertiliser chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.6 Connecting the metering slide actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.1 Connecting the hydraulic slide actuators: Versions K/R/D. . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.6.2 Connecting the electronic slide actuators: Version C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.6.3 Connecting the electronic metering slide actuator: Version Q . . . . . . . . . .55
7.7 Filling the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.8 Parking and unhitching the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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8 Machine settings 59
8.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8.2 Setting the application rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.2.1 Versions K/R/D/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.2.2 Version Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
8.3 Using the fertiliser chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.3.1 Information on the fertiliser chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.3.2 Settings as per fertiliser chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.4 Setting the working width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.4.1 Spreading vane adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.5 Settings for unlisted fertiliser types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.5.1 Requirements and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.5.2 Running one passage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.5.3 Running three passages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.5.4 Evaluate the results and correct if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.6 Spreading to one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.7 Full border or limited border spreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.7.1 Full border spreading from the first tramline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.7.2 Limited or full border spreading with the limited border spreading unit
GSE 7 (optional equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.7.3 Limited or full border spreading with the limited border spreading unit
TELIMAT T1 (optional equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.8 Spreading small strips of field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9 Calibration and discharging residual material 81
9.1 Determining the nominal output quantity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9.2 Carrying out the calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.3 Discharging residual material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
10 Important information on spreading 91
10.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
10.2 General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
10.3 Fertiliser spreading process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
10.4 Filling level scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
10.5 TELIMAT T1 (optional equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.5.1 Setting TELIMAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.5.2 Correcting the spreading distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
10.5.3 Instructions for spreading with TELIMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
10.6 Spreading in the headlands with the optional equipment TELIMAT T1 . . . . . . . 99
10.7 Row spreading device RV 2M1 (optional equipment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
10.7.1 Machine pre-settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
10.7.2 Row distance and spreading width adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.7.3 Application rate adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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11 Faults and possible causes 105
12 Maintenance and service 109
12.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
12.2 Wear parts and screw connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
12.2.1 Checking wear-prone parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
12.2.2 Checking the bolted joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
12.2.3 Checking the flat springs of the spreading discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
12.3 Opening the protective grid in the hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
12.4 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
12.5 Adjusting the metering slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
12.5.1 Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
12.5.2 Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
12.6 Checking the agitator for wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
12.7 Checking the spreading disc hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
12.8 Removing and mounting spreading discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
12.8.1 Removing the spreading discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
12.8.2 Mounting the spreading discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
12.9 Checking the agitator setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
12.10 Replacing the spreading vanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
12.10.1 Replacing the extension vane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
12.10.2 Replacing the main vane or the complete spreading vane . . . . . . . . . . .127
12.11 Replacing the MDS-spreading vane with an X-spreading vane . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
12.12 Transmission oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
12.12.1 Quantity and types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
12.12.2 Checking the oil level, changing the oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
12.13 Lubrication plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
13 Disposal 135
13.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
13.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Index A
Terms/conditions of warranty

Intended use
1
1
1 Intended use
The mineral fertiliser spreaders of the MDS series are constructed in accordance
with their intended use and may be used exclusively for the points listed below.
For conventional agricultural use
For spreading dry, granular and crystalline fertilisers.
Any use outside these definitions is considered misuse. The manufacturer is not
liable for any damage which results from misuse. The operator bears the entire
risk.
Intended use also includes observing the operating, maintenance and service
conditions specified by the manufacturer. Only genuine spare parts made by the
manufacturer may be used as replacements.
The mineral fertiliser spreaders of the MDS series may only be used, maintained
and repaired by people who are familiar with the characteristics of the machine
and who are aware of the risks.
The notes on the operation, service and secure handling of the machine as de-
scribed in this operating manual and in the form of warning notes and pictorial
warnings at the machine issued by the manufacturer are to be adhered to when
using the machine.
Moreover, the relevant accident prevention regulations and any other generally
recognised safety, occupational health, and road traffic regulations must be strict-
ly observed when using this machine.
Any unauthorised modifications to the mineral fertiliser spreader MDS are not
permitted. They will exempt the manufacturer from liability for any damage result-
ing therefrom.
In the following chapters, the mineral fertiliser spreader is referred to as “ma-
chine”.
Foreseeable misuse
The manufacturer provides warning notes and signs on the MDS mineral fertiliser
spreader relating to foreseeable misuse. These warning notes and signs must be
observed under all circumstances in order to prevent the machine MDS being
used for any other purpose than that specified in the operator’s manual.

Intended use1
2

User instructions
3
2
2 User instructions
2.1 About this operator’s manual
This operator’s manual is an integral part of the machine.
The operator’s manual contains important information for a safe, appropriate
and economic use and maintenance of the machine. Adherence to this opera-
tor’s manual helps to avoid risks, to reduce repair costs and downtime, and to
increase the machine's reliability and service life.
The complete documentation, comprising this operator’s manual and any other
documents provided, must be kept in an easily accessible location close to where
the machine is used (e.g. in the tractor).
If the machine is sold, the operator’s manual must also be passed to the new
owner.
The operator’s manual is intended for the operator of the machine and anyone
involved in operating and maintaining it. It must be read, understood, and applied
by all persons entrusted with the following work on the machine:
Operation,
Maintenance and cleaning,
Repairing faults.
In particular, the following is to be observed:
The chapter on safety,
The warning instructions in the text of the individual chapters.
The operator’s manual does not replace your own responsibility as the op-
erator and operating personnel of the control unit.
2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual
The operator's manual is divided into six key areas in terms of content:
User instructions
Safety instructions
Machine data
Instructions on the operation of the machine,
- Transportation
- Commissioning
- Spreading operation
Instructions on detecting and rectifying faults
Maintenance and repair instructions

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2.3 Notes on text descriptions
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures
Steps that the operator must carry out are shown as a numbered list.
1. Instruction for action step 1
2. Instruction for action step 2
Instructions involving only one step are not numbered. The same applies for ac-
tion steps that do not have a specific sequence.
A bullet is placed in front of these instructions:
Handling instruction
2.3.2 Listings
Listings without a specific sequence are shown with bullet points (level 1) and
dashes (level 2):
Property A
- PointA
- PointB
Property B
2.3.3 References
References to other text passages in the document are indicated with section
number, headline text and page number:
Example: See also Chapter 3: Safety, page 5.
References to other documents are indicated as note or instruction without exact
chapter or page number:
Example: Please also observe the instructions contained in the manual for
the universal drive shaft.

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3 Safety
3.1 General Information
The chapter Safety contains basic warning notes as well as working and traffic
safety instructions for the usage of the installed machine.
The adherence to the instructions in this chapter is a prerequisite for the safe han-
dling and trouble-free operation of the machine.
There are additional warnings in the other chapters of this operator’s manual,
which must also be observed. The warning instructions are given before the text
for the relevant actions.
Warning notes on the supplier components can be found in the respective sup-
plier documentation. These warning instructions must also be observed.
3.2 Significance of warnings
The warning instructions in this manual have been structured according to the de-
gree of danger and the probability of their occurrence.
Danger signs and symbols inform the user about other construction-related and
unavoidable residual risks that may be encountered when operating the machine.
The warning notes used are structured as follows:
Example
Signal word
Symbol Explanation
n DANGER
Risk to life if warning is not observed
Description of the danger and possible consequences.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious or even fatal
injury.
Measures to prevent the danger.

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Warning severity level
The degree of danger is indicated by the signal word. The levels are classified as
follows:
n DANGER
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the
health and life of persons.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious or even fatal
injury.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this
danger.
n WARNING
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a possible dangerous situation for the
health of persons.
Ignoring these warnings will result in very serious injury.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this
danger.
n CAUTION
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for per-
sonal health or of material and environmental damage.
Ignoring this warning can result in injuries and damage to the
product or the general area.
Always observe the measures described to prevent this
danger.
NOTICE
General information containing application tips and particularly useful informa-
tion, but which constitutes neither warnings nor hazards.

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3.3 General information on the safety of the machine
The machine is constructed in accordance with the state of the art and the recog-
nized technical regulations. However, its usage and maintenance may cause
danger to the health and life of the operator or third parties and/or the impairment
of the machine and other material assets.
For this reason, the machine may only be operated
when it is in a proper and roadworthy condition,
in awareness of safety and dangers.
Therefore, it is imperative that you have read and understood the contents of the
operator’s manual. You must be familiar with the applicable accident protection
regulations and the generally accepted regulations for safety, occupational
health, and road traffic, and apply these rules as required.
3.4 Instructions for the operator
It is the operator's responsibility that the machine is used as intended.
3.4.1 Personnel qualifications
Before starting any work on or with the machine, all persons who are involved in
operation, maintenance or service must have read and understood this operator’s
manual.
The machine may only be operated by instructed personnel authorized by the
owner.
Persons who are apprentices, in training or under instruction may only work
on the machine under the supervision of an experienced person.
 Only qualified maintenance staff may implement maintenance and service work.
3.4.2 Instruction
Distribution partners, works representatives or employees of the manufacturer
will instruct the operator regarding the operation and maintenance of the ma-
chine.
The owner must ensure that newly recruited operating and maintenance person-
nel are instructed to the same extent and with the same care with regard to the
operation and repair of the machine in compliance with this operator’s manual.

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3.4.3 Accident prevention
Safety and accident prevention regulations are governed by law in every country.
The operator of the machine shall be responsible for the compliance with these
regulations applicable in the country of use.
The following instructions must also be observed:
Never let the machine run without supervision.
Do not ride on the machine while it is working or being transported (no pas-
sengers).
Do not use machine parts as steps.
Always wear tight fitting clothes. Do not wear work clothes with belts, loose
threads or other items that could snag.
Follow the manufacturer's warning notes when handling chemicals. You may
have to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
3.5 Information on operational safety
Only use the machine in an operational safe state. Avoid hazardous situations.
3.5.1 Parking the machine
Only park the machine with the hopper empty and on horizontal, solid ground.
 If the machine is parked alone (without tractor), open the metering slides com-
pletely. The return springs of the single-acting slide actuation are released.
3.5.2 Filling the machine
Only fill the machine when the motor of the tractor is stopped. Remove the
ignition key in order to ensure that the motor cannot be started.
Use suitable auxiliary equipment for filling the machine (e.g. front-end loader,
feed screw conveyor).
Fill the machine no higher than the top-edge. Check the fill level, e.g. through
the viewing window in the hopper (depending on the model).
Only fill the machine with the protective grid closed. This way, faults during
spreading caused by lumps in the spreading material or other foreign bodies
are prevented.

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3.5.3 Checks before start-up
Check the operating safety of the machine before the first and every subsequent
commissioning.
Are all safety devices at the machine installed and functioning?
Are all fasteners and load-bearing connections tightly installed and in good
condition?
Are the spreading disks and their fixings in good condition?
Are the protective grids in the hopper closed and locked?
Is the test dimension of the protective grid lock within the proper range? See
figure 12.4 on page 113.
Is the hazard zone of the machine clear of persons?
Is the drive shaft cover in good condition?
3.5.4 Hazard zone
Flying spreading material may cause serious injury (e.g. to the eyes).
When persons are present between the tractor and the machine, there is a great
hazard caused by the tractor rolling away or machine movements which may
have fatal consequences.
The following figure displays the hazard zones of the machine.
Figure 3.1: Hazard zones around attachment units
[A] Hazard zone in spreading operation
[B] Hazard zone when coupling/de-coupling the machine
Ensure that no persons are present in the spreading range [A] of the machine.
Immediately stop the machine and the tractor if persons are present in the
hazard zone of the machine.
When actuating the hydraulic lift, ensure that nobody is present in the hazard
zone [B].
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3.5.5 Operation
If the machine malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and secure it.
Have the fault repaired immediately by qualified technicians.
Never climb onto the machine while the spreader unit is running.
Only operate the machine with the protective grid in the hopper closed. Dur-
ing operation, the protective grid must neither be opened nor removed.
Rotating machine components can cause serious injury. For this reason, en-
sure that you avoid any contact between body parts or clothes and rotating
components.
 Do not deposit any external parts (such as screws, nuts) in the spreader hopper.
Ejected spreader material may cause serious injury (e.g. to the eyes). For this
reason, ensure that nobody is present in the spreading area of the machine.
If the wind speed is too high, stop the spreading operation because the spec-
ified spreading range cannot be guaranteed under such conditions.
Never climb onto the machine or the tractor when it is situated beneath high-
voltage electrical power lines.
3.6 Use of fertiliser
An inappropriate selection or usage of the fertiliser may lead to severe personal
injury or environmental damages.
When selecting the fertiliser, inform yourself about its effects on persons, the
environment, and the machine.
Please follow the instructions of the fertiliser manufacturer exactly.
3.7 Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Fluid escaping under high pressure can cause serious injuries and environmental
damage. The following instructions must be observed to prevent danger:
Always operate the machine below the permissible maximum operating pres-
sure.
Depressurise the hydraulic system before any maintenance work. Turn the
tractor motor off. Secure it against reactivation.
When looking for leaks, wear protective glasses and protective gloves at
all times.
In the case of injury in connection with hydraulic oil, consult a physician im-
mediately as severe infections may occur otherwise.
When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor, ensure that the hydraulic
system is depressurised, both on the tractor and the machine side.
Attach the hydraulic hoses of the tractor and the spreader hydraulic systems
only with the prescribed connections.
Prevent any contamination of the hydraulic circuit. Always suspend the cou-
plings in the brackets provided. Use the dust caps. Clean the connections be-
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 Regularly check the hydraulic components and hydraulic hose lines for mechan-
ical defects, e.g. cuts and abrasions, contusions, bends, tears, porosity etc.
Even when stored correctly and used within approved load limits, hoses and
hose couplings are subject to a natural ageing process. This limits their stor-
age and service life.
The service life of the hose lines may not exceed 6 years, including a possible
storage time of maximally 2 years.
The date of manufacture of the hoses is indicated on the hose coupling in month
and year
Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or aged.
Replacement of hydraulic hoses must meet the technical requirements of the
equipment manufacturer. In particular, note the different maximum pressure
ratings of replacement hoses.
3.8 Maintenance and repair
Maintenance and service work involves additional hazards that do not occur dur-
ing operation of the machine.
Any maintenance and service work is to be conducted with increased alert-
ness at all times. Work particularly thoroughly and cautiously.
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance staff
Welding and work on the electrical and hydraulic systems is to be carried out
by qualified technicians only.
3.8.2 Wear parts
The maintenance and service intervals described in the present operator’s
manual are to be strictly adhered to at all times.
Furthermore, the maintenance and repair intervals of the supplier compo-
nents must also be complied with. See the supplier documentation for the rel-
evant intervals.
We recommend that you have the condition of the machine checked after
each season by your specialist dealer, paying particular attention to its fixing
components, safety-relevant plastic components, hydraulic system, metering
parts and spreader vanes.
Spare parts must at least comply with the technical standards specified by the
manufacturer. The technical standards can be guaranteed by using genuine
spare parts.
Self-locking nuts are designed to be used only once. Always use new self-
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3.8.3 Maintenance and service work
Always switch off the tractor engine before all cleaning, maintenance and
service work and when troubleshooting. Wait until all rotating parts of the
machine have come to a standstill.
Make sure that no unauthorised person can start the machine. Remove the
ignition key of the tractor.
Before any maintenance and service work, separate the current supply be-
tween tractor and machine.
Disconnect the power supply before working on the electrical system.
Check that the tractor with the machine is correctly parked. Park the spreader
with an empty hopper on level, solid ground and secure it to prevent it from
moving.
Before carrying out any maintenance and service work, depressurise the hy-
draulic system.
If you must work while the PTO shaft is rotating, make sure that nobody is
near the PTO or the universal drive shaft.
Never remove any clogging in the spreader hopper with your hand or foot, but
use suitable tools for this purpose. In order to avoid clogging, only fill the hop-
per when the protective grid is mounted.
Before cleaning the machine with water, steam or other cleaning agents, cov-
er all components that must not get wet (e.g. bearings, electrical connec-
tions).
Regularly check nuts and screws for their tight seat. Retighten loose connec-
tions.

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3.9 Safety in traffic
When driving on public streets and roads, the tractor with the attached machine
must comply with the road traffic regulations of the respective country. The owner
and driver are responsible for compliance with these regulations.
3.9.1 Checks before driving
The pre-departure check is an important contribution to road safety. Before every
trip, check compliance with the operating conditions, traffic safety, and the regu-
lations of the country of operation.
Is the permissible total weight complied with? Note the permitted axle load,
the permitted braking load, and the permitted tyre load capacity; See also
“Axle load calculation“ on page 33.
Is the machine attached appropriately?
Could fertiliser be lost while travelling?
- Check the level of the fertiliser in the hopper.
- The metering slides must be closed.
- The ball valves must also be closed on single-acting hydraulic cylinders.
- Switch off the electronic control unit.
Check the tyre pressures and the function of the tractor brake system.
Does the lighting and marking of the machine comply with the regulations of
your country with respect to driving on public roads? Make sure to make the
fittings according to the regulations.
3.9.2 Transportation drive with the machine
Handling, steering, and braking performance of the tractor are affected by the at-
tached machine. For example, an excessive weight of the machine will reduce the
weight on the tractor's front axle and affect its steering.
Be aware of the changed driving behaviour.
When driving, always ensure that there is sufficient visibility. If vision is re-
stricted (e.g. when reversing), another person is required to direct the driver.
Observe the permissible maximum speed.
Avoid sudden turns when driving uphill or downhill or across a slope. Due to
the changed centre of gravity, there is a danger of overturning. Special care
is to be particularly applied when driving on uneven, soft ground (e.g. when
entering fields, kerbs).
Arrest sideways movement of the lower link of the three-point linkage to pre-
vent the machine from swinging.
Passengers are prohibited on the machine during the drive and operation.

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3.10 Safety equipment, warning and instruction notices on the machine
3.10.1 Position of safety equipment, warning and instruction notices
Figure 3.2: Position of safety equipment, warning and instruction notices, re-
flector (front)
[1] Protective grid lock
[2] Instructions: protective grid lock
[3] Warning: danger of crushing between tractor and machine
[4] Warning: read operator's manual
[5] Instructions: maximum payload
[6] Instructions: PTO speed
[7] Nameplate
[8] Ring eyelet
[9] Protective grid in hopper
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