Agrisem VIBROGERM, User Manual

Page 1: ...3 44158 ANCENIS CEDEX Tel 33 0 2 51 14 14 40 Fax 33 0 2 40 96 32 36 NOTT F 620 A 15 06 2017 Return the warranty certificate within 15 days together with a copy of the invoice without these documents the warranty procedure cannot be implemented Original Manual VIBROGERM ...

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Page 3: ...the manual is an essential accessory which must remain with the machine at all times and that in the event of resale article 1615 of the Civil Code requires that as such it must be handed over to the new owner You are also reminded that as the manual is essential to the machine all owners must undertake to leave it physically available with the machine for all users to consult ...

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Page 5: ...5 AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL 535 Rue Pierre Levasseur CS 60263 44158 ANCENIS CEDEX Tel 33 0 2 51 14 14 40 Fax 33 0 2 40 96 32 36 ...

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Page 7: ...ive Directive 2006 42 CE and with the applicable national legislation Signed in Ancenis 21 May 2013 Michal Guzowski Chief Executive Officer The data plate includes the following information Vehicle machine identification no Type Date of receipt by the DREAL Direction régionale de l environnement de l aménagement et du logement Total permissible weight kg Permissible rear axle load kg Permissible h...

Page 8: ...machine Serial number Year of manufacture Date of first use Accessories Name of the Dealer Address Telephone number AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL 535 Rue Pierre Levasseur CS 60263 44158 ANCENIS CEDEX Tel 33 0 2 51 14 14 40 Fax 33 0 2 40 96 32 36 Email agrisem agrisem com This document should be kept inside this user manual ...

Page 9: ...BROGERM TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 32 3 1 SETTINGS AND USE 33 3 1 5 Technical characteristics 33 3 1 5 Hitching and unhitching of the machine 33 3 1 5 1 Trailed machine 34 3 1 5 Folding and unfolding the extensions 35 3 1 5 Starting up the VIBROGERM 36 3 1 5 1 Checking the required features of the tractor 38 3 1 5 2 Calculating the real values of the total tractor weight tractor axle load and the load...

Page 10: ...rk and maintenance Maintenance servicing and inspection Transport AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL cannot be held liable for personal injury or damage to equipment and malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the instructions given by the manufacturer in this manual This user manual is an integral part of the machine and must always be kept with the machine especially in the event of resale AGRISEM...

Page 11: ...though these parts are also supplied by the Company The warranty is void if any modifications have been made to the machine without the formal agreement of AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL or if parts other than those manufactured by the Company have been fitted e g counterfeit wear parts EXTENT OF THE WARRANTY The warranty is limited to the reimbursement or repair of parts recognised as faulty with regard t...

Page 12: ...g transport or handling by a carrier It is the recipient s responsibility to lodge the necessary complaints with the carrier The adverse consequences of the machine being immobilised due to a fault or incident on the machine are not covered by the warranty Personal injury to the owner or a third party and the indirect consequences resulting from this are not covered by the warranty Moreover AGRISE...

Page 13: ...send the photocopy of the invoice C Allegedly faulty parts are to be returned by the dealer to the Company s address for an expert inspection together with the copy of the warranty claim form provided for this purpose The dealer must order the faulty part from the spare parts department Any transport costs incurred by the returning of said parts are payable by the sender D The final decision regar...

Page 14: ...itten permission of AGRISEM Fitting of spare parts accessories or equipment on the machine which are not genuine or which have not been recommended by AGRISEM Failure to monitor the wear parts on the machine Use of the machine other than for the purposes specified by the manufacturer Non compliant repair and maintenance Catastrophes resulting from the presence of foreign bodies unforeseeable circu...

Page 15: ... any combinations the user must also comply with the instructions given by the tractor manufacturer AGRISEM machines must be used serviced and repaired only by competent persons who are familiar with the machine s features and operating procedures These persons must be informed of the dangers to which they may be exposed Personnel skills training Only those trained and instructed are authorised to...

Page 16: ...ining by performing an activity in the area concerned for several years The user is required to strictly comply with the current legislation with regard to Accident prevention Safety at work labour code Driving on the public highway Highway code He is required to observe the warnings affixed to the machine Any modifications made to the machine by the user or any other person without the prior writ...

Page 17: ... avoided may lead to death or extremely serious bodily harm CAUTION Indicates a low level of danger which if not avoided may lead to bodily harm or equipment damage of low to medium significance IMPORTANT Indicates an obligation to behave in a particular way or perform a specific action in order to use the machine correctly Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a malfunction on the mach...

Page 18: ...amiliarise yourself with the controls The machine must never be entrusted to a person who is not trained to use it Liability and warranty In addition to the other cases mentioned in this manual the manufacturer denies any liability for any injury or damage to equipment resulting from one or more of the following causes Failure to follow the manufacturer s instructions given in this manual particul...

Page 19: ...e is correctly hitched Always install the pins and locking systems Check that the machine meets personal safety requirements Whenever you use the machine check that the safety and protection devices are in place and working Replace any worn or damaged protectors immediately Move any people or animals likely to be in the area where the machine is being manoeuvred or used A 50 metre safety zone must...

Page 20: ...ight tractor axle load and the load capacity of the tyres and of the minimum ballast required The total authorised weight of the tractor indicated in the vehicle s registration papers must be greater than the sum of The tractor s empty weight The ballast The total weight of the mounted machine or the vertical load of the hitched machine This instruction only applies in Germany If the axle loads an...

Page 21: ... to climb on the tractor or the machine or to play near the equipment even if the machine is stopped When using or manoeuvring the machine ensure that no one is within the manoeuvring or working area The elements of the machine that are controlled by an external force have crushing and shearing zones Keep away from these hazardous areas Be aware of hidden obstacles stones roots pipes cables etc in...

Page 22: ...rk or transport When driving on the public highway Comply with the highway code applicable in your country Before going out onto the public highway check the dimensions of the machine and unbolt or remove elements that exceed its regulatory dimensions Take into account the widths authorised for transport and the transported height depending on the hitched machine in line with current legislation B...

Page 23: ...ble ground Stop the tractor engine remove the ignition key wait for all of the moving parts to stop and engage the hand brake Set the machine on the ground depressurise the hydraulic circuit and allow the machine to cool down Secure the machine or elements that are in a raised position to avoid any accidental lowering Chock the machine If using a high pressure washer or steam cleaner it is essenti...

Page 24: ...he electrical system and create a risk of fire Ensure that the battery terminals are correctly connected starting with the positive terminal and then the negative terminal When disconnecting the terminals start with the negative terminal and then disconnect the positive terminal Systematically fit the cover provided for this purpose on the battery s positive terminal Be aware of the risk of explos...

Page 25: ...heir transport position 2 3 5 8 Instructions relating to the braking system The braking system must be checked and serviced regularly Servicing and repair work and adjustments must only be carried out by brake system specialists Stop the tractor immediately in the event of a brake system malfunction and have it repaired Before performing any operations on the braking system place the machine on st...

Page 26: ... as this could be dangerous Ensure that the sun wheel is protected during transport to avoid it hitting anything or injuring anyone Similarly when the turbine is started up a safety area must be enforced around the machine due to the risk of objects or liquids being ejected e g soil oil stones metal etc When travelling on the public highway always be very careful and alert As the rear visibility i...

Page 27: ... deliveries of more than three tonnes loading chocking and securing on the one hand and unloading on the other hand are the responsibility of the contracting party or the recipient respectively The responsibility for any equipment damage that occurs during these operations lies with the person carrying them out Unless there is a specific transport agreement and for deliveries of more than 3 tonnes...

Page 28: ... lowering it ETIQ 503 Beware of pinching Risk of serious injury Do not touch the hazardous areas under any circumstances while the tractor engine is running and the universal joint shaft hydraulic circuit or electronic system is operating ETIQ 504 Keep a safe distance from the rear of the tractor during manoeuvres Risk of serious injury Caution never exceed a maximum air pressure of 60 mbar as thi...

Page 29: ...Pictograms concerning hydraulic functions available for certain options The following illustrations show the locations of pictograms relating to hydraulic functions on the flexible mounting of the drawbar ...

Page 30: ...ydraulic oil under high pressure When connecting or disconnecting lines on the hydraulic circuit ensure that the circuit is not pressurised on either the tractor side or the machine side If injury is sustained from the hydraulic oil see a doctor immediately ...

Page 31: ...ograms on the machine ETIQ 502 ETIQ 504 ETIQ 908 PLS 603 Ensure that all warning pictograms on the machine remain clean and clearly legible Replace any illegible pictograms You can order warning pictograms from your dealer by providing the reference code e g ETIQ 504 ...

Page 32: ...ROGERM TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 Drawbar with link arms 2 Chassis 3 Folding extension 4 Cross Board 5 Roller 6 Row of tines 7 2nd roller 8 Finisher roller 9 Axle 10 Signal 11 Hose bundle 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 33: ...ill be on stable ground and no one is within 50 metres of the machine The top links of the tractor s three point hitch are adjusted to the same dimensions The tractor tyres are inflated to the same pressure The tractor is suitable for the tool to be hitched and is weighted appropriately The tractor connections are suited to the tool to be hitched When hitching do not exceed The tractor s total aut...

Page 34: ... axle 9 Fold up the parking stand manually 10 Fold the side extensions for transport follow the instructions 11 Lock the machine for transport using the hydraulically controlled hook or mechanical locks 12 Ensure that everything is correctly connected and locked and that no there are no foreign bodies on the machine Parking 1 Ensure that the machine is unhitched on stable ground 2 Unlock the machi...

Page 35: ...ng the extensions Before folding or unfolding see chapter a Folding Follow the procedure below to fold your VIBROGERM Completely lift the machine using the axle Adjust the working depth to its lowest setting in order to maintain road dimensions Activate the distributor connected to the folding cylinder of the VIBROGERM Lift the tractor s lift arms so that the wheelmark eradicators are no longer to...

Page 36: ... of the VIBROGERM Keep the tractor s distributor going a little longer until the pressure rises in the circuit Adjust the working depth 3 1 5 Starting up the VIBROGERM Wheelmark eradicator Ball hitch Front levelling bar or cross board Signal and lighting Front roller Working tines Double roller Finisher roller Levelling bar Hydraulic couplings ...

Page 37: ... The vehicle owner operator and driver user are responsible for complying with the highway code applicable in their country WARNING Accidents may occur involving crushing shearing cuts pinching or trapping in the vicinity of hydraulically or electrically controlled components Do not obstruct the controls on the tractor when they are used to directly control elements using hydraulic or electrical s...

Page 38: ... axle must systematically support at least 20 of the tractor s empty weight The tractor must provide the deceleration braking power given by the manufacturer whether the machine is mounted or hitched 3 1 5 2 Calculating the real values of the total tractor weight tractor axle load and the load capacity of the tyres as well as the minimum ballast required The total authorised weight of the tractor ...

Page 39: ...nt ballast or measure a1 m Distance between the centre of the front axle and the centre of the lower arms hitch point see the tractor s user manual or measure a2 m Distance between the centre of the lower arms hitch point and the centre of gravity of the front fitted machine or front ballast centre of gravity distance see technical characteristics of the front fitted machine or front ballast or me...

Page 40: ...3 1 5 6 Calculating the real total weight of the combined tractor machine Enter in the table chapter 6 1 1 7 the calculated real value for the total weight and the authorised total weight indicated in the tractor s user manual 3 1 5 7 Calculating the tractor s real rear axle load TH tat Enter in the table chapter 6 1 1 7 the calculated real value for the rear axle load and the permissible rear axl...

Page 41: ...only one calculated real value is greater than the authorised value if the tractor is not equipped with a front ballast if necessary corresponding to the minimum required front ballast GV min Ballast the tractor using a front or rear ballast when the tractor s axle load is exceeded only on one axle Special cases ο If you are unable to achieve the minimum required front ballast GV min with the weig...

Page 42: ...g driven ο if the tractor s engine equipped with a connected transmission shaft hydraulic circuit is running ο when the ignition key has not been removed and the tractor s engine equipped with a connected transmission shaft hydraulic circuit may be accidentally started ο when the tractor and machine are not immobilised with their respective parking brakes and or chocks ο when moving parts are not ...

Page 43: ...r However it is imperative that you insert the lower and upper pins into the same holes on each multistop in order to work horizontally Since the machine is hitched to the tractor s lift arms use these to tilt the machine When in working position the machine must be aligned horizontally During work the axle of the VIBROGERM must be raised 3 1 6 1 Adjusting the front levelling bar or CROSS BOARD Th...

Page 44: ...icator kit comes with 4 tines and a wing share However 4 additional tines may be optionally added if the kit is used with a dual wheel tractor 3 1 6 3 Adjusting the levelling bar The VIBROGERM is equipped with a levelling bar located behind the tines and in front of the rollers The purpose of the levelling bar is to level out the ground after it has been churned up by the tines It is held in place...

Page 45: ... manual to familiarise yourself with the tractor hitch safety and adjustment instructions for optimum use of the equipment 7 Proper use of the tool ensures optimum safe crop planting If the soil s quality deteriorates and the required result is not achieved AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL cannot be held liable under any circumstances It is up to the user to decide on and take full responsibility for the ris...

Page 46: ... servicing frequency indicated is therefore only to be used as a reference If you deviate from the normal conditions of use you must adapt the frequency at which this maintenance and servicing is carried out to suit the conditions 1 After the first 10 hours of use Check the tightness of the nuts and screws Check the hydraulic system tightness and sealing Check the tightness of the wheels Perform a...

Page 47: ...thing apparatus Waste polluted by oil and used oil must be disposed of in line with current regulations Lubricate grease the machine at the stated frequency Carefully clean the lubrication points and the grease pump before lubrication to avoid any dirt getting into the bearings Drain contaminated grease out of the bearings and replace with new grease 3 2 4 Maintenance Hydraulic maintenance Risk of...

Page 48: ...pond to the natural shape of the hose or pipe whether or not they are under pressure or bent e g separation of the layers bulges crushed areas bending Areas that are leaking Damaging or distortion of the end fitting affecting its leaktightness Slight superficial damage does not warrant replacement Hose becoming detached from the end fitting Corroded end fitting leading to reduced solidity and func...

Page 49: ...sign of lateral play CAUTION Written authorisation must be obtained from AGRISEM International before carrying out any operations on the Spring Assembly Tyre maintenance The tyres must always be inflated to a pressure appropriate to their use The pressure may need to be changed when moving between the road and the field The average pressure of all Flexi Pack tyres is 2 5 bars 3 2 5 Lighting system...

Page 50: ... the risks linked to the use of wear parts fitted with carbide plates under these conditions AGRISEM INTERNATIONAL cannot be held liable under any circumstances for the premature wearing or breaking of wear parts with carbide plates if these instructions are not complied with Using the MAXIMULCH correctly ensures that work on crops takes place safely under optimum conditions It is up to the user t...

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