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CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................... 11
2.1.
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY CLAUSE ........................................................................................ 14
2.2.
COMPLIANT USE OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................ 15
2.3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................... 17
2.3.5.
Safety instructions ........................................................................................................... 17
2.3.5.1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 18
2.3.5.2.
Instructions to be followed before using the machine ............................................... 19
2.3.5.3.
Instructions to be followed for hitching and unhitching .............................................. 19
2.3.5.4.
Instructions to be followed before using the machine ............................................... 21
2.3.5.5.
Instructions to be followed before carrying out any operations on the machine ....... 23
2.3.5.6.
Instructions regarding installation .............................................................................. 24
2.3.5.7.
Instructions regarding the hydraulic system .............................................................. 24
2.3.5.8.
Instructions relating to the braking system ................................................................ 25
2.3.5.9.
Instructions specific to AGRISEM seeders ................................................................ 25
2.3.5.10.
Instructions relating to safety systems with spring assemblies ............................. 27
2.3.5.11.
Instructions relating to transmission shafts with universal joints ........................... 27
2.3.5.12.
Instructions relating to loading and transport ........................................................ 27
2.3.5.13.
The user's workstation ........................................................................................... 27
2.3.5.14.
Noise data .............................................................................................................. 27
2.3.5.
Safety symbols on the machine ....................................................................................... 28
3.
VIBROGERM 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
capacity of the tyres, as well as the minimum ballast required .................................................. 38
3.1.5.3.
Data needed for calculation ....................................................................................... 39
3.1.5.4.
Calculating the tractor's minimum front ballast (GV min) needed to ensure
manoeuvrability ........................................................................................................................... 40
3.1.5.5.
Calculating the tractor's real front-axle load (TV tat) ................................................. 40
3.1.5.6.
Calculating the real total weight of the combined tractor-machine ............................ 40
3.1.5.7.
Calculating the tractor's real rear-axle load (TH tat) .................................................. 40
3.1.5.8.
Tyre load capacity...................................................................................................... 40
3.1.5.9.
Table .......................................................................................................................... 41
3.1.5.10.
Immobilising the tractor / machine ......................................................................... 42
3.1.6
Adjusting the working depth
...................................................................................... 43
3.1.6.1
Adjusting the front levelling bar or CROSS BOARD ................................................. 43
3.1.6.4.
Recommendations for use: ....................................................................................... 45
3.1.6.5.
Operating recommendations: ....................................................................... 45
3.2
SERVICING - MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 45
3.2.1.
Servicing frequency ......................................................................................................... 46
3.2.2.
Storage ........................................................................................................................... 46
3.2.3.
Lubrication ...................................................................................................................... 46
3.2.4.
Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 47
3.2.5.
Lighting system ............................................................................................................... 49
