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RO - C
User Manual
Item 02-2013
Print date 03.2013
Language EN
From machine number 1001
Serial number From VN205
Reference number VN70051077-2

RO - C
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Hoofdweg 1278
NL-2153 LR Nieuw-Vennep
The Netherlands

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Preface ....................................................... 5
Target group of this manual 5
Meaning of symbols 6
Safety ......................................................... 7
For your safety 7
Other guidelines 7
Warning stickers 8
Safety requirements 11
Getting familiar with the machine ........... 25
Applications of the machine 25
RotaFlow spreading system 25
Adjust carefully 25
Spreading pattern 28
Technical specifications 31
Before first use ......................................... 33
Inspection of the supplied machine 33
Mounting instructions 33
Tractor provisions 40
Mounting the coupling shaft 41
Connecting to the tractor ......................... 45
Connecting the machine 47
To be done before spreading .................. 52
Find the correct settings for the spreader
and set it accordingly 52
Setting the spreader 57
Working width 60
Application rate 63
Inclination 71
PTO shaft rpm 71
Filling 72
Calibration test 75
Check the spreading pattern (tray test) 80
Driving on the road ................................... 95
Before taking the road 95
Preparing the machine to be transported 96
Use in the field .......................................... 97
Adjusting the machine 98
Set tramlines 101
Spreading 103
Border spreading 108
Failure and stoppage 114
Storing the machine ................................. 118
Cleaning 119
Disconnecting the machine 120
Maintenance ............................................... 123
Maintenance intervals 125
Oil and grease content 126
Coupling shaft 126
Gear boxes 128
Connectors 128
Torques 129
Checking the hydraulic system 130
Check the settings of the dosing
mechanism 132
Check the setting mechanism of the
discharge point 137
Replacing agitator axle seal 140
Accessories ............................................... 142
Troubleshooting ........................................ 146
Trouble-shooting table 146
Falling into disuse ..................................... 149
Liability ....................................................... 150
Liability 150
Complaints 151
Guarantee 151
EC declaration of conformity ................... 152
Notes .......................................................... 153
Index ........................................................... 154

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Preface
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Preface
Target group of this
manual
This manual is intended for agrarians and others trained in working in
the field of agriculture, people that are competent to operate these
machine, as required by national legislation, and who have knowledge
of assembly activities.
For your safety
Ensure that you are familiar with the contents of this manual before
you start using or assembling the implement. This will ensure that you
obtain an optimum result and are working safely.
→See paragraph »Safety requirements« on page 11.
Should you have any questions or if anything is unclear, please
contact the manufacturer.
Make sure that this manual is available to all persons who will be
working with this machine. In this way, you will:
•avoid accidents,
•respect the warranty conditions,
•always have a good functioning machine in perfect working order.
For the employer
•All personnel who operate this machine must be authorised to do
so in terms of the applicable national legislation.
•All personnel are to be trained in the use of the machine regularly
(at least once a year) in accordance with employers’ liability
insurance association guidelines. Untrained or unauthorised
individuals are not permitted to use the machinery.
•You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of
your machine. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is
going to operate, maintain or work around the unit be familiar with
the operating and maintenance procedures and related safety
information as mentioned in this manual.
•You are responsible for providing personal protective gear to
personnel who use the machine or who are performing
maintenance or repairs on it. This includes: safety goggles, safety
shoes, safety gloves, etc.

Preface
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Meaning of symbols
Various symbols are used to provide a clear understanding of the text..
These are explained below
•A dot is placed before lists.
A triangle marks tasks you have to perform.
→An arrow refers to a different place in the text.
In addition, we use pictograms to help you easily find certain text
sections.
I NDICATION The words “Tip“ and “Hint” are followed by tips or hints for operation.
The warning triangle indicates important safety instructions. Failing to
comply with these may result in:
•serious operating malfunctions of the machine;
•damage to the machine;
•injuries or accidents.
The spanner indicates tips for assembly or adjustment work.
A star indicates that examples will follow that are intended to clarify the
text.
All directional rotations are to be interpreted when facing in direction
of travel.

Safety
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Safety
For your safety
In this chapter you will find general safety instructions. In every next
chapter you will find more specific safety instructions not described
here.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety instructions.
Many risks can happen when working with agricultural machines.
Avoid accidents! Do not take risks! Be alert!
Think safety! Work in safety!
Disregard of the 'Safety instructions', inadequate maintenance, use of
the machine other than for its intended purpose, overloading or
unauthorised modification of the machine, renders the manufacturer's
warranty and responsibility void.
Familiarise yourself with the function of all machine controls and the
safety instructions, prior to any usage of the machine.
Incorrect use of the machine may lead to dangerous situations. For
this reason, you should always work carefully and never under high
time pressure.
Other guidelines
Comply with the rules
In addition to the instructions above you should comply with the
following:
•measures to prevent accidents,
•general safety instructions, occupational health requirements and
road traffic regulations,
•instructions in this manual,
•Rules regarding use, maintenance and repairs.

Safety
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Warning stickers
Various warning stickers have been affixed to the machine for safety
reasons. Do not remove them! Always follow the instructions supplied
and be alert to possible dangers.
Always keep the safety stickers and symbols clean and clearly legible.
Replace safety decals that are missing, damaged or have become
illegible. If original parts on which a safety decal or sign was installed
are replaced, be sure that the replacement part also displays the
current decal or sign.

Safety
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Explanation for warning
stickers
Stop the engine and remove the keys from the ignition
Switch the engine off as soon as you leave the tractor. Remove the
key from the ignition to prevent the tractor from being started uninten-
tionally while you are in the danger zone. This especially applies when
changing the settings or while maintenance and repairs are carried
out.
Keep clear from a running machine
Fertiliser is spread over a great distance during operation. Ensure that
nobody comes within working reach of the machine during operation.
Do not come into the working area before all parts of the machine are
standing still.
The power lift must only be operated outside of the danger zone
In the area between the tractor and the machine, there is a danger of
being pinned down by the power lift. The power lift must therefore only
be engaged from beyond the danger zone. Secure the tractor with the
handbrake and wheel chocks to ensure it would not roll away.
Do not approach the machine until it has come to a complete
standstill
The rotating parts of the machine never come to an immediate halt,
they always wind down. The moving parts of a machine are not always
visible. Do not approach the machine until all moving parts have come
to a complete halt.
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Safety
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Never go underneath an elevated, unsecured machine
The machine or parts of the machine could accidentally fall due to
waning pressure, for instance. Always place the machine on proper
supports if you have to work under the machine!
Only lift the machine at the lifting points
If a machine is being elevated, only attach it to the indicated lifting
points. Never go underneath an elevated machine. Allow for any
possible movements of the elevated machine, whether wanted or not.
Be careful of getting jammed or pinched
If the machine is engaged or operated unintentionally you could get
struck in moving parts, which could lead to injury. Be extra alert when
working in the vicinity of moving parts. Always keep in mind that the
motor or parts of the machine could still be retaining some energy.
Read the user’s manual
The instruction manual contains procedures for working correctly to
ensure safe work. as well as dangers one could possibly encounter.
Keep to these working methods as described and give due consider-
ation to the safety measures in place!
Do not exceed the maximum hydraulic pressure of 200 bars
Prevent the pressure in the hydraulic system from exceeding 200 bars!
Working with higher pressure may damage your machine and result in
dangerous situations.