Vaderstad Spirit StripDrill ST 600C Series User manual

Original instructions
Instructions
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Spirit
series
ST 400-600C StripDrill
Manufacturing No. 909-

© Väderstad-Verken AB, Väderstad, Sweden 2014

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1 Instructions and settings
1.1 ControlStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Connection and disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.1 Connecting the hydraulic hoses, ST 400C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.2 Connecting the hydraulic hoses, ST 600C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Preparations before filling the seed hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1. Filling the seed hoppers, ST 400C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5.1 Filling rom a bulk bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5.2 Filling rom small bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6 Filling the seed hopper, ST 600C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.7 Setting the amount of air, Spirit 400C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.8 Setting the amount of air, Spirit 600C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.8.1 Air Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.8.2 Amount o air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.9 Setting the working depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.9.1 Setting the working depth, Spirit 400C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.9.2 Setting the working depth, Spirit 600C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.9.3 Checking the working depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.9.4 Setting the working depth o the ertiliser coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.9.5 Setting the spill prevention plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.10 Switching between oilseed and grain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.10.1 Drilling grain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.10.2 Drilling oilseed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2 Maintenance and service
2.1 Lubrication points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.2 Changing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.3 Changing the tine blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 Appendices
3.1 Seeding table for Spirit 400C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2 Seeding table for Spirit 600C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3 Electrical components for ST 400C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.1 WorkStation connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.4 Electrical components for ST 600C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.1 Connections, WorkStation WS6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.2 Connections, Work Station WS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. Hydraulics for ST 400C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5.1 Overview o hydraulic system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.6 Hydraulics for ST 600C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.6.1 Overview o hydraulic system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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INTRODUCTION
StripDrill is a front tool for the Spirit seed drill and is used for drilling and fertilising on light to medium
soils. The front tool is equipped with so-called StripDrill tines and extra fertiliser coulters located behind
these. StripDrill tills the soil down to a depth of 30 cm and places fertiliser at two different levels while
the machine is drilling. The fertiliser coulters distribute the amount of fertiliser between these two levels.
The depth setting of the fertiliser levels and the working depth of the tines can be adjusted during
operation. The depth setting can be monitored and adjusted from ControlStation during operation.
It is also possible to change the working depth for the fertiliser coulters on the tines.
These instructions constitute a supplementary appendix to the general Instructions for the Väderstad Spirit
400C and 600C with serial numbers starting 909- and must always be used in conjunction with these.
Before bringing the seed drill into service, read carefully all of the safety precautions in the Instructions
for the Spirit 400C and Spirit 600C.
In respect of the machine width, the settings for the Spirit 400C and Spirit 600C in the general Instructions
apply.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR THE MACHINERY
according to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Väderstad-Verken AB, Box 85, SE-590 21 Väderstad, SWEDEN
hereby confirms that the drilling machines hereunder have been manufactured in
accordance
with Council Directives 2006/42/EC and 2004/108/EC.
The above declaration covers the following machines:
ST 400C and ST 600C with serial no. 909-
Väderstad, 01/02/2013
Lars-Erik Axelsson
Legal Requirements Coordinator
Väderstad-Verken AB
Box 85, SE-590 21 Väderstad
The undersigned is also authorised to compile technical documentation for the
above machines.

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1 Instructions and settings
Figure 1.1
1.1 ControlStation
See also the Instructions for the Spirit 400-600S, 400C and Spirit 600C; this Appendix only illustrates
those menus and functions of ControlStation that differ or are additional for StripDrill.
1.2 Programming
For ST 400C
In programming menus: Front tool. Select System Disc by pressing the A button (A) while scrolling
with the selection dial.
For ST 600C
Select StripDrill by pressing the A button (A) while scrolling with the selection dial.
A

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1.3 Connection and disconnection
1.3.1 Connecting the hydraulic hoses, ST 400C
Also see the section “Tractor hydraulic system requirements” in the Instructions for the Spirit 400C.
Carefully check that all hoses are connected in pairs to the correct hydraulic couplings on the tractor.
11 x 1/2" hose + 1 x 3/8" hose (marked with red plastic rings) for driving the fan connect to a double-
acting hydraulic coupling.
21 x 3/4" hose connects to a pressure-free return input. Lock the return input quick-release coupling
female connection. See ”Figure 1.3”.
32 x 1/4" hoses (marked with blue plastic rings) for folding wing sections and adjusting the working
angle on the StripDrill tines connect to a double-acting hydraulic coupling.
42 x 3/8" hoses (marked with yellow plastic rings) for raising/lowering the seed drill unit and the front
tool as well as operating the bout markers connect to a double-acting hydraulic coupling.
2 x 1/4" hoses (marked with white plastic rings) for setting the working depth for the front tool connect
to a double-acting hydraulic coupling.
Carefully wipe the couplings and outlets dry! This is a good way to avoid unnecessary problems and wear
in the hydraulic system.
Read the section “Setting the amount of air” in the Instructions for the Spirit 400C before starting the fan.
Figure 1.2 Figure 1.3
2
2
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1.3.2 Connecting the hydraulic hoses, ST 600C
Figure 1.4
The tractor must always be switched off during connection and disconnection of the hydraulic hoses,
otherwise the seed drill’s hydraulics can be damaged.
Also see the section “Tractor hydraulic system requirements” in the Instructions for the Spirit 600C.
Carefully check that the hoses are fitted to the correct hydraulic coupling on the tractor. Always connect
the hydraulic hoses, in the order set out below, to the tractor’s LS hydraulics.
1Connect 1 x 1" hose to a pressure-free return input. Lock the return input quick-release coupling female
connection. See ””.
2Connect 1 x 3/4" hose for the pressure line system.
3Connect 1 x 1/4" hose for the load signal.
4Connect 2 x 1/2" hoses for the filling auger (option/accessory).
The couplings conform to ISO 7241-1, series A.
Carefully wipe the couplings and outlets dry! This is a good way to avoid unnecessary problems and wear
in the hydraulic system.

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1.4 Preparations before filling the seed hoppers
The front seed hopper is used for seed and the rear hopper for fertiliser on the 400C.
The front seed hopper is used for fertiliser and the rear hopper for seed on the 600C.
Otherwise, follow the instructions in the section “Preparations before filling the seed hopper” in the
Instructions for the Spirit 400S and the Spirit 600C.
1. Filling the seed hoppers, ST 400C
1. .1 Filling from a bulk bag
The fertiliser hopper should be filled first. Then it is possible to safely stand on the seed hopper bottom
grille when cutting open the fertiliser sacks, ”Figure 1.6”. It is best to use an extension handle on the
knife.
Put safety first: never stand under a suspended load! Make sure nobody is present on the drill when the
seed and fertiliser are brought up to it. Avoid contact with and inhalation of seed dressing.
1. .2 Filling from small bags
The fertiliser hopper should be filled first. Then it is possible to safely stand on the seed hopper bottom
grille when cutting open the fertiliser sacks, ”Figure 1.6”.
The ladder and platform on the machine are not intended to be used for manual loading from small bags.
The best method of filling is by using a loader and having the bags on a pallet.
Put safety first: never stand under a suspended load! Make sure nobody is present on the drill when the
seed and fertiliser are brought up to it.
Avoid contact with and inhalation of seed dressing.
Figure 1.5 Figure 1.6

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1.6 Filling the seed hopper, ST 600C
The seed drill is hydraulically pressurised when the tractor is connected and in operation.
- The safety valve on the front hydraulic block must always be closed during calibration, when setting the
drilling depth and during transport on public roads.
All top grilles must always be lowered when filling the seed hopper. See ”Figure 1.5”.
Filling from a bulk bag
Put safety first: never stand under a suspended load! Make sure nobody is present on the drill when the
seed and fertiliser are brought up to it. Avoid contact with and inhalation of seed dressing.
Figure 1.7
On the ST 600C the front part of the seed hopper must be used for fertiliser and the rear part of the seed hopper
for seed.
Figure 1.8
Also see section 13 “Platforms and access routes” in the Instructions for the Spirit 600C.

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Filling from small bags
Put safety first: never stand under a suspended load! Make sure nobody is present on the drill when the
seed is brought up to it. Do not go up to the seed hopper unless absolutely necessary. Avoid contact with
and inhalation of seed dressing.
The platforms are not intended to be used for manual loading from small bags. If small bags are to be used,
the best way to fill the seed drill is to use a loader with the bags on a pallet.

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1.7 Setting the amount of air, Spirit 400C
Figure 1.9
The seed drill fan is located on the front wall of the machine and is driven by the tractor’s hydraulic
system.
The amount of air in the feed system is regulated by the fan rotation speed and by a flap in the air hose’s
distributor to the two seed meters.
The rotation speed of the fan is adjusted by the tractor flow valve and displayed on ControlStation.
Set the fan rotation speed and flap position in accordance with the following tables.
Alarms
The alarm in ControlStation warning of too low a rotation speed is best set to 500 rpm below the preset
rotation speed, and the alarm warning of too high a rotation speed to 500 rpm above the preset rotation
speed; see “Programming” under the section “ControlStation” in the Instructions for the Spirit 400C.
100%
50%
Flap B
Flap A
Fan
Table 1.1 With seed in the ront hopper and ertiliser in the rear hopper
Fan rotation speed
(rpm)
Flap A (seed) Flap B (fertiliser)
Small size seeds 3800 50% open 100% open
Grain 4200 100% open 100% open
Table 1.2 With seed in the ront hopper and an empty rear hopper
Fan rotation speed
(rpm)
Flap A (seed) Flap B (fertiliser)
Small size seeds 2200 100% open full closed
Grain 3600 100% open full closed

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1.8 Setting the amount of air, Spirit 600C
1.8.1 Air Balance
The seed rate fan is located on the front wall of the seed hopper and is driven by the tractor’s hydraulic
system.
The amount of air to the metering units is regulated using the air balance system. The fan’s direction of
rotation is marked on the fan grille.
Figure 1.10
The right output is intended for fertiliser (D), the two in the centre are intended for seed (B and C) and if
the machine is equipped with BDA the left output (A) is intended for this.
If you drive with seed-seed in the seed hopper, the air balance setting for fertiliser must be set to 0%.
If full fan speed is not required, the fan’s rotation speed should be lowered on ControlStation. (See
“Functional description” in the Instructions for the Spirit 600C.)
Table 1.3
Default setting %
Fertiliser 100
Grain 100
Rape 50
BDA with grass seed 25
A B C D

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1.8.2 Amount of air
Set the fan rotation speed in accordance with the table. Check the fan rotation speed in the display on
ControlStation.
Normal mode fan rotation speed: 2800–3400 rpm
The alarm on ControlStation warning of too low a rotation speed is best set for 300 rpm below the preset
rotation speed, and the alarm warning of too high a rotation speed to 300 rpm above the preset rotation
speed. (See “General settings” in the user manual for the Spirit 600C.)
Table 1.4 Recommended an rotation speed
Rotation speed (rpm)
Small size seeds 2800
Grain 3400

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1.9 Setting the working depth
The fertiliser coulters are fitted on the StripDrill tines of the front tool and the depth setting is adjusted by
changing the working depth of the front tool. When the machine is lowered to the working position, the
front tool and the seed drill unit go down to the set working depth.
Make sure that all sections of the front tool work at the same working depth along the entire working width
of the machine, and that both shafts of the front tool work in parallel. See the section “Setting the front
tool” in the Instructions for the Spirit 400-600C.
1.9.1 Setting the working depth, Spirit 400C
When the machine is lowered to the working position, the front tool and the seed drill unit go down to the
set working depth. See also the section “Setting the drilling depth” in the Instructions for the Spirit 400C.
Figure 1.11
Adjustment of the working depth should always be done in the field immediately prior to operation.
The working depth of the front tool in relation to the drill unit is set with the aid of a separate hydraulic
circuit. This circuit includes a ‘memory cylinder’, which means that the front tool returns to the set
working depth when the machine is lowered, for example after turning. Also see the section “Setting the
working depth for the front tool” in the Instructions for the Spirit 400C.
Adjustment of the working depth is performed as follows:
1Lower the front tool and seed drill unit with the hydraulic circuit for machine raising/lowering (hoses
marked yellow). The front tool stops at the depth at which the memory cylinder is set.
2Adjust the working depth for the front tool by altering the position of the memory cylinder with its
hydraulic circuit during operation (hoses marked white). The working depth can be displayed by
selecting the symbol in the third line of the operating menu on ControlStation.

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The value of 1–100 displayed is not the actual working depth but only a scale where the low value
indicates shallow working depth and the high value indicates deep working depth.
1.9.2 Setting the working depth, Spirit 600C
When the machine is lowered to the working position, the front tool and the seed drill unit go down to the
set working depth.
Adjustment of the working depth should always be done in the field and as follows:
Figure 1.12
1Press (A) to get to working position.
2Press (B) and/or (C) in operations menu 2 to set the desired working depth.
3Once the desired working depth has been reached, save the setting by holding in the button (D)
for 3 seconds.
A
B
D
C

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1.9.3 Checking the working depth
Always check the working depth in the field.
Figure 1.13
The actual working depth can only be checked in the field. It is therefore important to make the settings
in the field immediately prior to operation so that the working depth can be adjusted to the prevailing
conditions.
The working depth should be regularly checked during the day. An appropriate interval might be once an
hour. Also see the section on “Drilling depth and coulter pressure” in the Instructions for the Spirit 400C
and Spirit 600C.

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1.9.4 Setting the working depth of the fertiliser coulters
Figure 1.14
Setting the fertiliser coulters (A):
1Undo the screws (B).
2The height of the fertiliser coulter holder can be continuously adjusted in the oval hole (C).
3Tighten the screws (B) in the screw holes after making the adjustment.
A
B
C

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1.9. Setting the spill prevention plates
Figure 1.15
The spill prevention plates which are mounted on StripDrill must work approx. 1 cm below ground level.
Note that the vertical setting of the spill prevention plates should be adjusted in cases of considerable
changes to the working depth.
To adjust the height of a plate, remove the screw (A) and move the holder up or down in the hole series
(B) to the desired position.
A
B