Vaderstad Rapid RDA 400S User manual

Original instructions
Instructions
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Rapid
series
RDA 400S
Maunfacturing No. 14800-

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RDA 400S
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Table, Tabelle, Tableau RDA 400-800S No. 14800-
Solrosor Sunflowers Sonnen- blume
0,49
5-20
21-70
Lin Flax Fla hs Lin
0,76
10-60
61-100
Klöver Clover Klee Trèfle
0,77
3-4
5-24
25-40 41-60
Raps Rape Raps Colza
0,65
1,5-3
4-10
11-20 21-30
Gräs Grass Gras Ray-grass
0,36
Kg/ha
2-10
11-20 21-45
- -
Majs Maize Mais Maïs
0,79
30-100
101-300 301-500
Vi ker Vet h Vi ken Ves es
0,83
30-100
101-300 301-500
Lupiner Lupins Lupinen Luping
0,76
30-100
101-300 301-500
Ärtor Peas Erbsen Pois
0,80
30-100
101-300 301-500
Bönor Beans Bohnen Fèves
0,85
30-100
101-300 301-500
Havre Oats Hafer Avoine
0,50
30-100
101-200 201-350
Korn Barley Gerste Orge
0,67
30-100
101-300 301-500
Råg Rye Roggen Seigle
0,72
30-100
101-300 301-500
Vete Wheat Weizen Blé
0,77
30-100
101-300 301-500
Kg/l S ale 2 6 15 30 80 140
Se instruktionsbok See instru tions Siehe Betriebsanleitung Voir manuel d’utilisation

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1 Safety regulations
1.1 Before using the drill ............................................................................ 9
1.2 Warning decals ................................................................................. 10
1.3 Location of warning decals on the achine ........................................... 11
1.4 Other safety precautions .................................................................... 12
1.5 Data plates ....................................................................................... 13
1.6 Moving the achine when not hitched to a tractor ................................. 15
2 Installation instru tions
2.1 Installation of the Control Station on the tractor .................................... 17
3 Instru tions and settings
3.1 Tractor ............................................................................................. 18
3.2 Hitching and unhitching the seed drill without an inter ediate packer ...... 19
3.3 Hitching and unhitching the seed drill with an inter ediate packer ........... 21
3.4 Connecting the hydraulic hoses and electrical cables .............................. 22
3.5 Hose length and hose holder adjust ent .............................................. 24
3.6 Wheel retraction echanis (only achines with the hydraulic depth
adjust ent option) ............................................................................ 25
3.7 Changing between transport position and working position ...................... 26
3.8 Horizontal align ent .......................................................................... 28
3.9 Mechanical adjust ent of sowing depth ................................................ 30
3.10 Hydraulic adjust ent of sowing depth (option 15582-) ........................... 31
3.11 Adjusting the wing sections ................................................................ 34
3.12 Adjusting the changeover valve ........................................................... 35
3.13 Adjust ent of the pre-i ple ents ....................................................... 36
3.14 Adjusting the following harrow ............................................................ 38
3.15 Adjusting Low lift height ..................................................................... 39
3.16 Locking the lifting ra s during service .................................................. 39
3.17 Adjusting the seed coulters ................................................................. 40
3.18 Scraper ............................................................................................ 42
3.19 Bout arker adjust ent ..................................................................... 43
3.20 Track eradicators, tines (option) .......................................................... 43
3.21 Track eradicators, Syste Disc ............................................................ 44
3.22 Wing packers (option) ........................................................................ 44
3.23 Setting the radar ............................................................................... 45
3.24 Adjusting the air-flow ......................................................................... 46
3.25 Seed box setting ............................................................................... 47
3.26 Calibration ........................................................................................ 48
3.27 Prior to filling the hopper .................................................................... 53
3.28 E ptying the seed hopper .................................................................. 54
3.29 Operation test ................................................................................... 55
3.30 Control station .................................................................................. 56
3.31 Interactive Depth Control function, IDC (option 15582-) ......................... 67
3.32 Tra lining ........................................................................................ 71
3.33 Adjusting the pre-e ergence bout arker ............................................ 75
3.34 Hydraulic brakes (accessories) ............................................................ 76
3.35 Maintenance of hydraulic brake syste ................................................ 78
3.36 Pneu atic brakes (accessories) ........................................................... 79
3.37 Maintenance of pneu atic brake syste .............................................. 82

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4 Advi e on seeding and driving instru tions
4.1 Sowing depth .................................................................................... 84
4.2 Checking the seed feed ...................................................................... 85
4.3 Sowing headlands ............................................................................. 86
4.4 Engaging the drill .............................................................................. 86
4.5 Inter ediate packer .......................................................................... 87
4.6 Tra lining ........................................................................................ 88
4.7 Bout arkers .................................................................................... 88
4.8 Obstructions ..................................................................................... 88
4.9 Turning with Low lift .......................................................................... 88
5 Maintenan e and servi e
5.1 General aintenance ......................................................................... 92
5.2 Inspecting the drill's towing eyelet ....................................................... 93
5.3 Seed feed housing and rape brush ....................................................... 94
5.4 Locking device .................................................................................. 94
5.5 Cleaning ........................................................................................... 95
5.6 Storing the drill ................................................................................. 96
5.7 Lubrication points .............................................................................. 98
5.8 Service cover .................................................................................. 100
5.9 Changing discs ................................................................................ 100
5.10 Changing disc bearings .................................................................... 101
5.11 Changing seed coulter ounting bolts ................................................ 101
5.12 Changing wheels ............................................................................. 102
5.13 Changing the seals on the hydraulic ra s ........................................... 102
5.14 Changing the valve seals on the lifting ra ......................................... 103
5.15 Repairing and replacing seed hoses .................................................... 104
5.16 Replacing the fan revolution sensor .................................................... 105
5.17 Hydraulic drive trans ission ............................................................. 106
5.18 Replacing the oil filter in the hydraulic unit .......................................... 107
5.19 Inter ediate packer (option) ............................................................ 108
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 General infor ation on troubleshooting .............................................. 109
6.2 Troubleshooting chart ...................................................................... 113
6.3 Alar list ....................................................................................... 119
7 Appendi es
7.1 Sowing table ................................................................................... 122
7.2 Hydraulic diagra ........................................................................... 124
7.3 Electrical syste ............................................................................. 128
7.4 Technical data ................................................................................. 135

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INTRODUCTION
Väderstad Rapid A 400 S is a high-capacity cultivation drill. The Rapid drills can be used
under a large variety of conditions, from "direct drilling" to sowing straight after the
plough. This versatility is made possible by the drill's coulter system design and its unique
depth control system, amongst other features.
The machine can be fitted with different types of pre-implements to suit varying farmland
conditions.
IMPORTANT!
This instruction manual is based on experience and results obtained during development of
the Rapid series of drills. Hints and guidelines are to be regarded as general advice, entail-
ing no responsibility whatsoever on the part of Väderstad-Verken AB and/or its represent-
ative. All responsibility for usage, road transport, maintenance and repair etc. of the drill
rests with the owner/driver.
Local conditions affecting crop sequence, soil type, climate etc. may require procedures
different to those mentioned in this manual.
The owner/operator shall bear full responsibility for correct use of the drill at any given
time.
Väderstad drills have passed quality assurance tests and operational tests prior to delivery.
The user/purchaser shall retain sole liability for ensuring that the equipment functions cor-
rectly when in use. In case of complaints, please refer to the “General delivery conditions
of the Väderstad group”.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR THE MACHINE
in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Väderstad-Verken AB, P.O. Box 85, SE-590 21 Väderstad, SWEDEN
hereby confirms that the drilling machines hereunder have been manufactured in accord-
ance with the Council Directives 2006/42/EC and 2004/108/EC.
The above declaration covers the following machines:
RDA 400S, manufacturing no. 14800-18000.
Väderstad 2010-06-18
Lars-Erik Axelsson
Legal requirements coordinator
Väderstad-Verken AB
Box 85, 590 221 Väderstad
The undersigned is also authorised to compile technical documentation for the above
machines.

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1 Safety regulations
1.1 Before using the drill
Figure 1.1
!Always pay extra attention to paragraphs or figures bearing the following symbol:
!Learn to handle the drill correctly and with care. The drill can be dangerous in inexperienced
or careless hands.

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1.2 Warning de als
Figure 1.2
A Read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them.
B Always make sure that the entire working area and folding area of the seed drill are unobstruct-
ed. Never walk under a suspended section. Always check that the automatic catches have en-
gaged in connection with transport and parking.
C Warning tape, pay attention to the danger of crushing and impact injuries. Also used on safety
components.
D Never work under the seed drill without ensuring that the machine is properly supported on
stands or is standing on some other firm surface. Secure the lifting ram and the push rod ram
(1, accessory) by means of the yellow locking device. See also ”3.16 Locking the lifting rams
during service” on page 39.
E Always ensure that the working area of the bout markers is unobstructed. Bear in mind the dan-
ger of injury when folding or unforlding the bout markers or getting caught between the seed
drill and the bout markers when they are folded in. NOTE! The bout markers are always folded
in when the machine is raised, regardless of the indication on the control box. The marker arm
will always fold as the machine is lowered. Therefor always shut off the control box main
switch when the machine is not on the field. All settings will remain unchanged though the box
is shut off.
If the machine is parked and left resting only on the wheels and support leg, the bout markers
could start to slowly unfold due to internal overleakage in the hydraulic system. Make it a habit
to always park the machine on its wheels, discs and support leg and always block the bout
markers with the safety cotter pins.
F Do not climb onto the wheels when the seed drill is parked as they can rotate.
G Do not stand on the seed drill while it is in use.
H Do not stand on the seed drill during front loading of seed.
I The ladder and platform of the drill are not designed for manual loading from small seed bags.
J Do not stand on the upper grating of the seed hopper.
K Do not stand between the tractor and the machine when reversing the tractor to hitch the drill.
L Use ear defenders when adjacent to the running fan.
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