Wintex Agro WINTEX 1000, Workshop Manual

Page 1: ... Vilhelmsborgvej 15 DK 7700 Thisted 45 97990800 contact wintexagro com www wintexagro com WORKSHOP MANUAL WINTEX 1000 0 25 cm Fully automatic Fast and efficient Optimum speed Minimum maintenance Reliable Competitive 201605 ...

Page 2: ...fect the safety of the machine Any repairs required to safety critical items such as the emergency stop system should be carried out by a WINTEX trained Technician Repairs to such items should NEVER be attempted by untrained individuals REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS When replacement parts are required it is essential that genuine WINTEX parts are used Attention is particularly drawn to the following po...

Page 3: ...A SPECIFICATION Model WINTEX 1000 Samples per hour 480 Probe volume 300 450 g Probe diameter 18 mm 21 mm Hydraulic consumption 7 5 l min at 75 100 bar Hydraulic fluid requirement 4 litres Electrical power 12 V DC Battery capacity 14 ah 250 w Net weight 47 kg Dimensions H 970 mm W 350 mm D 350 mm Service intervals Annually NOTE Before effecting any repairs or maintenance both ends of the hydraulic ...

Page 4: ... upon where the soil probe and sledge are during different stages of a lift lower stroke Tools Required 1 x 5 mm hex key Removal 1 Locate the stop on the bottom of the machine 2 Remove the two M6 cap bolts using 5 mm hex key see figure below 3 The stop can now be removed Refit 1 Reverse steps 1 3 as above ensuring the soil box being at the correct side of the stop 2 Apply medium strength thread lo...

Page 5: ... 10 mm hex key a 8 mm key on the latest models and 19 mm spanner 4 Lift box free from chassis Refit 1 Position soil box onto chassis 2 Fit M10 cap bolt to upper part of soil box and tighten fully 3 Fit M12 cap bolt and torsion spring to lower part of soil box and tighten progressively so that the soil box returns to working position under spring pressure in a controlled manner 4 Adjustment must no...

Page 6: ...ly moves upwards Tools Required 2 x 17 mm 19 mm spanners 1 x 3 mm hex key The drilling head should be approximately 800 mm away from the top of the chassis in order to check that the ejector rod is running centrally to the soil probe Removal 1 Locate the top of the ejector top and the two 17 mm 19 mm nuts holding it in position 2 Using two 17 mm 19 mm spanners undo the top locking nut using the se...

Page 7: ... 18 mm 21 mm threaded soil probe from the drilling head hub 3 Unscrew the locking collar from the soil probe Refit 1 Screw the soil probe locking collar fully onto the soil probe 2 Apply grease to the threads of the soil probe 3 Screw the soil probe into the drilling head hub 4 Screw the locking collar back along the soil probe so as to lock against the drilling head hub 5 Tighten the locking coll...

Page 8: ...orgvej 15 DK 7700 Thisted 45 97990800 contact wintexagro com www wintexagro com NOTE It is important to note that two different size locking collars are in use Only the 50 mm long version should be used Any others should be replaced ...

Page 9: ...m spanner 1 x 14 mm spanner 1 x 2 mm hex key 1 x 5 mm long reach hex key 1 x 6 mm hex key Remove 1 Extend the mast until the end of the hydraulic cylinder is accessible at the bottom of the chassis 2 Release the 4 mm hex grub screw in the locking nut on the end of the piston rod with the 2 mm hex key 3 Place a 14 mm spanner on the flats of the end of the piston rod and whilst doing this release th...

Page 10: ... blocks to the chassis by using a 6 mm hex key to undo the three 8 mm hex cap screws 6 It is now necessary to pull the chain blocks out from underneath the mast 7 Using two 24 mm spanners undo the M16 bolt holding the drilling head lift lower chain sprocket from the end of the mast 8 The drilling head with attached lift lower chains can now be removed from the mast by sliding it off the end of the...

Page 11: ...hain re attach the chain blocks to either end of the chain using M5 x 10 mm hex cap bolts and a 4 mm hex key Use thread lock on the bolts 2 Using four M5 x 10 mm hex cap bolts re attach the drill head lift lower chain to the drilling head Use thread lock INSTALL NEW WEAR PARTS IN DRILL HEAD SLEDGE NOW 3 Slide the drill head assembly back onto the mast guide rail 4 If fitting a new chain it is impo...

Page 12: ...ill head and mast back into the chassis halfway 7 Slide the new lift lower chain over the sprockets and push the chain blocks underneath the mast to line up with the mounting holes on the back of the chassis 8 Re install the bolts holding the chain blocks to the chassis This is done by using a 6 mm hex key Tighten the four 6 mm hex cap screws The top chain block must be attached first The two top ...

Page 13: ...long reach hex key The cable must be taught enough so that it cannot slip off the cable wheel 10 Finally re attach the piston rod to the mast as removed in step 1 3 The mast and piston rod must be extended out of the bottom of the chassis to be able to gain access to the threaded end of the piston rod Top two 6 mm cap bolts fit these first Ensure bolts are in centre of elongated holes Bottom 6 mm ...

Page 14: ...flat end of the piston rod 12 Do not fully tighten the 14 mm nut It is important to allow the end of the piston rod to move slightly This is important because the soil probe may try to move sideways if it encounters an obstruction Allowing the piston rod some movement reduces the risk of damage occurring Once the piston has sufficient movement tighten the 4 mm grub screw in the 14 mm nut using a 2...

Page 15: ...d in the following way 1 Slacken the three 10 mm nyloc nuts on the bottom of the drilling head using a 17 mm spanner 2 Undo the three 5 mm hex button head screws from the side of the drilling head to remove the top cover using a 3 mm hex key The top cover can now be removed 3 Once inside slacken the three M8 x 20 mm hex button head screws using a 5 mm hex key 4 The probe will now be loose and can ...

Page 16: ...ensure all of the soil is fully ejected Tools Required 2 x self locking pliers 1 x metal ruler vernier calliper Soft jaw vice 1 x 4 mm hex key Thread lock Removal 1 Using self locking pliers attach one pair to the ejector tip and one pair to the ejector rod 2 Release the ejector tip by turning anti clockwise whilst holding the ejector rod still 3 Place the ejector tip into a vice 4 Use a 4 mm hex ...

Page 17: ...800 mm away from the top of the chassis in order to check that the ejector rod is running centrally to the soil probe If the ejector rod is not running centrally and requires adjustment 1 Slacken the 10 mm 12 mm nut on the end of the ejector rod Do not fully undo 2 Slacken the three 6 mm hex button head set screws on both ejector rod mounting plates Do not fully undo 3 Move the ejector rod so that...

Page 18: ...e extremely important that when adjusting this that the drilling head cannot come into contact with the chassis or damage will occur but at the same time being sufficiently adjusted so that the ejector tip protrudes far enough from the end of the soil probe 8 10 mm Tools Required 2 x 13 mm spanners Metal ruler 1 Ensure the drilling head and mast are fully retracted 2 Measure the amount of protrusi...

Page 19: ...sted on the valve block using the two turn screws and lock nuts The top screw adjusts downwards pressure and the bottom screw adjusts upwards pressure ALWAYS ADJUST THE UPWARDS PRESSURE FIRST NOTE If the hydraulic ram will not move upwards or downwards it is worth remembering that although the machine may appear to have power none of the electronics or hydraulics will function if the supply voltag...