Vaderstad RAPID RD F Series User manual

Ver.1.3 07/06/01 900107-en
Instructions
Seed drill
RAPID
series
RD 300-450 F
No. 10 026-11 999

2Ver.1.3 07/06/01

Table, Tabelle, Tableau 98-
RD 300-800 F No. 10 000-
Gräs
Grass
Gras
Ray-grass
0,39
Scale Kg/haL= Low gear
-
-
2
3
4
7
10
15
20
25
30
35
Klöver
Clover
Klee
Trèfle
0,77
3
4
5
6
9
15
20
25
35
45
55
60
Raps
Rape
Raps
Colza
0,65
1,5
3
4
5
7
10
15
20
-
-
-
-
2
4
6
8
10
15
20
30
40
50
60
70
Gräs
Grass
Gras
Ray-grass
0,36
Scale Kg/haH= High gear
15
30
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Majs
Maize
Mais
Maïs
0,79
35
75
110
150
185
220
260
295
335
370
405
445
480
520
Vicker
Vetch
Vicken
Vesces
0,83
40
80
115
155
195
230
270
310
350
390
425
465
505
540
Lupiner
Lupins
Lupinen
Luping
0,76
35
70
105
140
170
205
240
275
310
345
380
415
450
485
Ärtor
Peas
Erbsen
Pois
0,80
35
75
110
150
185
225
260
295
335
370
410
445
485
520
Bönor
Beans
Bohnen
Fèves
0,85
35
75
110
145
185
220
255
290
330
365
400
440
475
510
Havre
Oats
Hafer
Avoine
0,50
25
50
75
100
125
150
170
195
220
245
270
295
320
345
Korn
Barley
Gerste
Orge
0,67
35
65
100
130
165
200
230
265
300
330
365
400
430
465
Råg
Rye
Roggen
Seigle
0,72
35
70
105
140
175
210
245
280
315
350
385
420
455
490
Vete
Wheat
Weizen
Blé
0,77
35
75
110
145
185
220
255
295
330
365
405
440
475
515
Kg/l
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
Hög/High/Hoch/Haut
Låg/Low/Niedrig/Bas
12x100=kg/ha. Utsäde, Cereals, Getreide, Céréales.
26x10=kg/ha. Oljeväxter, Oil seed, Ölpflanze, Plante oléagineuse
Se 3.15. See 3.15. Siehe 3.15. Voir 3.15.
Tag alltid ett utmatningsprov.
Såtabellens innehåll skall endast
ses som riktvärden. Vid små ut-
matningsmängder bör ett nytt ut-
matningsprov tas regelbundet.
Kontrollera körd areal och ut-
matad mängd vid varje påfyll-
ning.
Always make a seed feed test.
The contents of the sowing table
should only be regarded as stan-
dard values. When operating
with small seed quantities a new
seed test should be made regula-
ry. Check driven acreage and
seed feeded quantity at every
time you refill.
Grundsätzlich sollte vor Beginn
des Drillens eine Abdrehprobe
durch- geführt werden. Wenn die
Sorte oder die Fruchtart gewech-
selt wird, muss eine neue Abreh-
probe gemacht werden. Die
Sätabelle ist eine Anhalt und
Hilft bei der Grundeinstellung.
Beim Drillen von kleinen Aus-
saatmengen (z.b. Raps) sollte
eine Abdrehprobe in regelmäßi-
gen Abständen gemacht werden.
Bitte, kontrollieren Sie die be-
stellte Fläche und die ausge-
brachte Menge bei jedem
Nachfüllen des Saatgutes.
Faites toujours un test de dosage.
Les données du tableau ne sont
qu'à titre indicatif. Lors de peti-
tes quantités de dosage, un nou-
veau test de dosage doit être fait.
Contrôlez la superficie travail-
lée et la quantité dosée à cha-
que remplissage.

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1 Safety regualtions
1.1 Before using the drill ............................................................................ 8
1.2 Warning decals: .................................................................................. 8
1.3 Other safety precautions ...................................................................... 9
1.4 Location of warning decals on the machine ........................................... 10
1.5 Data plates ....................................................................................... 10
2Assemblyinstructions
2.1 Lifting and unloading the drill .............................................................. 11
2.2 Moving the tool bar tines .................................................................... 12
2.3 Fitting the pre-implements .................................................................. 12
2.4 Fitting the drawbar ............................................................................ 12
2.5 Fitting the drive wheel lifting ram ........................................................ 13
2.6 Fitting a fan ...................................................................................... 13
2.7 Fitting the air hose ............................................................................ 14
2.8 Fitting the PTO shaft .......................................................................... 14
2.9 Fitting the hose bracket ...................................................................... 15
2.10 Installing the Control Box in the tractor ................................................ 17
2.11 Fitting the bout markers ..................................................................... 18
2.12 Fitting the platform ............................................................................ 20
2.13 Fitting the scrapers ............................................................................ 21
2.14 Fitting the following harrow ................................................................. 22
2.15 Fitting the pre-emergence bout marker, mfg. no. -10 309 ....................... 24
2.16 Fitting the pre-emergence bout marker, mfg. no. 10 310- ....................... 26
3 Instructions and settings
3.1 Tractor ............................................................................................. 27
3.2 Hitching the seed drill ........................................................................ 28
3.3 Adjusting hose length and connecting intermediate cable ........................ 29
3.4 Changing between transport position and working position, RD 400-450 F 30
3.5 Horizontal alignment .......................................................................... 32
3.6 Adjusting sowing depth ...................................................................... 33
3.7 Adjusting the wing sections ................................................................ 34
3.8 Adjusting the changeover valve ........................................................... 34
3.9 Adjusting the tool bars ....................................................................... 35
3.10 Setting the seed rate ......................................................................... 36
3.11 Calibration ........................................................................................ 36
3.12 Prior to filling the hopper .................................................................... 38
3.13 Emptying the seed hopper .................................................................. 40
3.14 Operation test ................................................................................... 40
3.15 Adjusting the air-flow ......................................................................... 42
3.16 Electronic Control Box ........................................................................ 51
3.17 Tramlining ........................................................................................ 64
3.18 Adjusting the following harrow ............................................................ 65
3.19 Adjusting Low lift height ..................................................................... 65
3.20 Folding platform, mfg. no. -10 309 ...................................................... 66
3.21 Locking the lifting rams during service .................................................. 66
3.22 Adjusting the seed coulters ................................................................. 67
3.23 Scrapers .......................................................................................... 68

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4 Advice on sowing
4.1 Sowing depth .................................................................................... 69
4.2 Checking the seed feed ...................................................................... 70
4.3 Sowing headlands ............................................................................. 71
4.4 Engaging the drill .............................................................................. 71
4.5 Tramlining ........................................................................................ 72
4.6 Bout markers .................................................................................... 72
4.7 Obstructions ..................................................................................... 72
4.8 Turning with Low lift .......................................................................... 72
4.9 Autumn sowing ................................................................................. 73
4.10 Direct drilling .................................................................................... 73
4.11 Ploughless tillage ............................................................................... 73
4.12 Sowing after ploughing ....................................................................... 73
4.13 Spring sowing ................................................................................... 74
4.14 The Väderstad concept - spring sowing - “Till a bit shallower and drill a
bit deeper” ....................................................................................... 74
4.15 The Tolefors concept .......................................................................... 74
4.16 Cultivating silty soils .......................................................................... 75
5 Maintenance and service
5.1 General maintenance ......................................................................... 76
5.2 Seed feed housing and rape brush ....................................................... 77
5.3 PTO shaft, Mfg. No. -10 158 ................................................................ 77
5.4 Fan and fan transmission, Mfg. No. -10 158 .......................................... 78
5.5 Drive wheel transmission .................................................................... 78
5.6 Locking device, RD 400-450 F ............................................................. 78
5.7 Push rod/ push rod ram ...................................................................... 79
5.8 Cleaning ........................................................................................... 79
5.9 Storing the drill ................................................................................. 80
5.10 Lubrication points .............................................................................. 80
5.11 Changing discs .................................................................................. 81
5.12 Changing disc bearings ...................................................................... 81
5.13 Changing seed coulter mounting bolts .................................................. 82
5.14 Changing wheels ............................................................................... 82
5.15 Changing the seals on the hydraulic rams ............................................. 83
5.16 Changing the valve seals on the lifting ram ........................................... 84
5.17 Repairing and replacing seed hoses ...................................................... 85
5.18 PTO driven hydraulic fan, mftg. no. -10 949 .......................................... 86
5.19 PTO driven hydraulic fan, mftg. no. 10 950- .......................................... 88
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 General information on troubleshooting ................................................ 90
6.2 Troubleshooting list ........................................................................... 91
6.3 Notes on troubleshooting .................................................................... 97
7 Appendices
7.1 Sowing table ................................................................................... 100
7.2 Calibration Results ........................................................................... 101
7.3 Hydraulic diagram ........................................................................... 102
7.4 Electrical diagram ............................................................................ 108
7.5 Connector, mftg. no. 10950 - ............................................................ 111
7.6 Technical data ................................................................................. 113

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RD 300-450 F
Ver.1.3 07/06/01 7
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 represen-
tative. 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/driver is solely responsible for using the drill correctly in every respect.
Väderstad drills are subjected to thorough quality assurance inspection and function test-
ing before delivery. The user/purchaser shall retain sole liability for ensuring that the
equipment is functioning correctly when in use. Väderstad-Verken AB shall not be liable
for any claims for indirect or consequential damages relating to losses incurred in connec-
tion with the use of the drill. Väderstad-Verken AB accepts no liability for losses arising
from incorrect use of the drill, including its depth control and seed dosage equipment.
Please refer to ”4.1 Sowing depth” on page 69 and ”4.2 Checking the seed feed” on page
70 in this manual.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 89/392/EEC
Väderstad-Verken AB, Box 85, 590 21 Väderstad, SWEDEN
DECLARE
That drills as below conform to the basic safety regulations
in EU guidelines 89/392/EEC and addition.
RD 300 F, RD 400 F and RD 450 F with manufacturing number 10 026 - 14 500.
Gert Gilstring

Safety regualtions
8Ver.07/06/01 07/06/01
1 Safety regualtions
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.
1.2 Warning decals:
Figure 1.2
ARead the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them.
BAlways make sure that the entire working area and folding area of the seed drill are unobstruc-
ted. RD 400-450 F: Never walk under a suspended section. Always check that the automatic
catches have engaged in connection with transport and parking. To ensure reliable operation
of the automatic lock, grease the locking bars periodically.
CWarning tape, pay attention to the danger of crushing and impact injuries. Also used on safety
components.
DNever work under the seed drill when carrying out service or maintenance without ensuring
that the machine is properly supported on stands or is standing on some other firm surface. Se-
cure the lifting ram and the push rod ram (1, accessory) by means of the yellow locking device.
See also ”3.21 Locking the lifting rams during service” on page 66.
A
CD
B
I
EF
H
G

RD 300-450 F
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EDrill with PTO driven fan: Pay attention to the rotating transmission shaft. Do not stride
across or stay close to the rotating transmission shaft. Keep the shaft and the protectors in pro-
per condition. Carefully read the instruction handbook supplied with the transmission shaft.
Drills with a PTO driven hydraulic pump: Pay attention to the rotating transmission for the
hydraulic pump. Do not stride across or stay close to the rotating parts. Disconnect the trans-
mission, switch off the ignition of the tractor and take out the key whenever work close to the
hydraulic pump or other maintenance work is required. Do not use the protective cone as a
stepping board.Make sure the protective cone is securely attached to the hydraulic pump. If the
protective cone is damaged, be sure to replace it immediately. Always secure the hydraulic
pump in the top rod mount on the tractor.
FAlways ensure that the working area of the bout markers is unobstructed. Bear in mind the
danger 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 mar-
ker 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. RD 300 F: Always secure the bout markers with the yellow locking device
when the machine is not on the field.
GDo not climb onto the wheels when the seed drill is parked as they can rotate.
HDo not stand on the seed drill while it is in use. Do not stand on the seed hopper grating (ac-
cessory) unnecessarily as there is a danger of falling. WARNING! Since talc is used in con-
nection with pea seeding, for instance, the grating could be extremely slippery.
IDo not stand on the seed drill during front loading of seed.
1.3 Other safety precautions
!Observe the greatest caution when transporting the seed drill on a public road. If the machine
has a full hopper, note that the towed weight is considerable and that the view to the rear is
greatly restricted. Check the adjustment of the tractor's rear-view mirrors. The owner/driver is
solely responsible when the machine is transported on a public road.
!NOTE! This machine/equipment together with its tyres is designed for a maximum speed of
30 km/h, during transportation on the road.
!When any repair work is carried out on the hydraulic system, the seed drill should be in the
lowered position (RD 400-450 F) and resting on a firm and level surface with the wing sections
lowered!
!If the seed drill is folded when parking, the stop device on the master ram should be set so that
the seed drill rests both on its wheels and the discs. Since the weight on the supporting leg is
so high, the machine shall not be parked on loose surface!
!Always make sure that the seed drill's male couplings and the tractor's female couplings are
clean and free from impurities before connecting them together.
!Always use genuine Väderstad spare parts to maintain the quality and reliability of the seed
drill. If other brands of spare parts are used, all guarantee and claim commitments cease to be
valid.

Safety regualtions
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1.4 Location of warning decals on the machine
Figure 1.3
1.5 Data plates
1.5.1 Serial number plate
Figure 1.4
AModel number
BManufacturing Number. Always state this number in connection with orders of spare parts, ser-
vice or warranty claims.
1.5.2 CE plate
Figure 1.5
CWorking width
DTransport width
ESerial (CE) number
FWeight: unladen weight incl. following harrow and single Crossboard. For further information
see ”7.6 Technical data” on page 113.
GYear of manufacture
A,B,H,I
E
D
DC
C
F
G
C
D
AB
CD EF G