M-850, -950, -1020M Disc Coulter Plough

MS-850, -950, -1050 MS Disc Coulter Plough

Operating Manual

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2012

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

VOGEL&NOOT warrant that the machine described below fulfils the safety requirements of EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, annex II 1A.

In the event of subsequent safety-related modifications made without consulting Vogel & Noot the Declaration of Conformity becomes void.

1.) Manufacturer:

VOGEL&NOOT VOGEL&NOOT LANDMASCHINEN GmbH & Co KG MEZÖGÉPGYÁR Kft. Grazerstrasse 1 UTTÖRÖ U. 43 A-8661 WARTBERG i.M. H-9200 MOSONMAGYAROVAR

2.) Machine:

Product: NON-REVERSIBLE PLOUGH

Model: FARMER M / MS

Serial number: _______________________________________

Year of construction: _______________________________________

3.) Signed:

Mag. Elisabeth SCHEIKL

Managing Director

............................................. Signature

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1. MACHINE DESCRIPTION........................................................................................ 3 General information....................................................................................................................... 3

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................... 6 Type M........................................................................................................................................... Type MS.........................................................................................................................................

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3. PREPARATIONS TO TRACTOR AND PLOUGH.................................................. 8 Preparations to tractor................................................................................................................... Preparations to plough..................................................................................................................

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4. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE PLOUGH............................................. 9 Mounting plough to tractor........................................................................................................... Dismounting plough from tractor..................................................................................................

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5. ADJUSTING THE PLOUGH..................................................................................... 10 Furrow-width adjustment............................................................................................................... Rough adjustment of plough on tractor........................................................................................ Working position............................................................................................................................ Wheel camber setting.................................................................................................................... Traction point setting.................................................................................................................... Track width adjustment................................................................................................................. Disc coulter setting........................................................................................................................ Manure skimmer............................................................................................................................

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6. OVERLOAD PROTECTION..................................................................................... 16 Shear off protection....................................................................................................................... Fully automatic stump-jump system - mechanical......................................................................... Fully automatic stump-jump system - hydraulic............................................................................

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7. SERVICING................................................................................................................. 18

8. FAULTS DURING OPERATION AND THEIR REPAIR......................................... 19

TERMS OF WARRANTY..................................................................... 20

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1. MACHINE DESCRIPTION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for choosing a Vogel & Noot reversible plough.

The FARMER-3S range marks the development of a range of reversible ploughs on a modular construction basis. The main emphasis has been put on trouble-free functioning, highest possible reliability, simple handling, low weight yet high strength and economical operation. V&N ploughs are the product of many years of development and experience.

Should you have any questions please contact us at:

VOGEL & NOOT Landmaschinen GmbH & CO.KG Grazerstrasse 1A-8661 WARTBERG i.M., AUSTRIA

Telephone: +43 (0) 3858 / 605 -220 Sales+43 (0) 3858 / 605 -250 Parts Centre

Fax: +43 (0) 3858 / 605 -109 Sales+43 (0) 3858 / 605 -259 Parts Centre

E-mail: info@vogel-noot.netwww.vogel-noot.info

When making enquiries or orders please state construction year, machine no., and plough type. These numbers are embossed in the nameplate on the mounted body.

We ask you to read this operating manual thoroughly before operating the plough and to follow the information given. The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage caused by failure to comply with information given in this manual.

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!All points in this manual concerning your safety are marked by this symbol! Please pass all safety instructions or the manual to all other users.

D e f i n i t i o n o f c o r r e c t u s e :

The V&N reversible plough has been built expressly for normal operation in agricultural work (operation in accordance with design purpose). Correct use also includes compliance with the manufacturer's operating, service, and maintenance requirements. The manufacturer does not accept any liability or warranty for damage resulting from unauthorised changes to the machine.

! G e n e r a l s a f e t y a n d a c c i d e n t p r e v e n t i o n r e g u l a t i o n s : !Follow instructions on general safety and accident prevention regulations in this manual as well as generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations.

1) Operators shall wear no loose clothing. Solid footwear must be worn.

2) Special care is to be taken when handling any sharp and pointed tools and equipment parts.DANGER OF INJURY!

3) Before initial operation, please familiarize yourself with all installation and operating mechanisms, aswell as their function both on the tractor and on the plough.It is too late to do this during working operation.

4) Use only the specified parts for mounting the plough.

5) The mounting category (pin diameter) for three-point linkage must be compatible for the tractorand plough.

6) Special care must be taken when hitching or unhitching the implement to or from the tractor.

7) Prior to connecting and disconnecting implement to and from the three-point suspension, placeoperating installations in such a position as to prevent inadvertent lifting or lowering!

8) When using external operation for three-point linkage, do not step between tractor and plough!

9) Make sure nobody gets between tractor and implement without vehicle being secured by theparking brake and/or wheel chocks to prevent it from rolling away.

10) Before starting vehicle, check its road and operating safety!

11) Stickers concerning safety warnings need to be kept clean and legible! If damaged, they must bereplaced!

12) Couple implement in accordance with regulations. Handling, steering and braking are all influencedby the implement and ballast weight. Therefore ensure that the steering and brakes are notimpaired!

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13) External transport dimensions must be in accordance with the highway code.

14) When implement is in transport setting, make sure there is enough lateral locking of the tractor'sthree-point stabiliser bars!

15) KEEP CLEAR of the NON STOP element (mechanical and hydraulic) on the side of leaf springs andcylinder (= furrow-side) during operation!Only trained personnel may adjust the pressure of the hydro-accumulator in case of a hydraulicNON STOP stump-jump system (system is under high pressure)!

16) Observe authorised axle loading, support weights and total weight.

17) Check surrounding area (children!) before driving off.

18) Take into account large overhang and/or momentum of the implement when driving round corners.

19) Do not leave driver's compartment whilst tractor is in motion.

20) Riding on the implement during work or transportation is not permissible.

21) The highway code must be observed at all times when using public roads.

22) Before each transport journey, check the implement for any damage, material fatigue, as well as forsafe functioning of relevant safety parts for the transport journey.

23) Check hydraulic tubes and connections regularly and keep them in good condition.

24) Before leaving the tractor lower implement to the ground, switch off the engine and remove ignitionkey.

25) Make sure that no people or animals are within the operational and swivel range of the plough. Themachine operator is responsible for people and animals in work area!

26) All hydraulically controlled moving parts have shear and squash zones!

27) The implement must only be parked on flat, firm, and horizontal ground. DANGER OFOVERTURNING!

28) Place stand supports in correct position and fasten securely when mounting or dismounting theplough.

29) Service, maintenance, and adjustment work shall only be carried out when implements have beenlowered to the ground.

30) When uncoupling plough from tractor, ensure that stand support is duly clamped!

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2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PLOUGH TYPE: FARMER type M (2 to 5 furrows)

M 850

Shearbolt

M ST 850

mech. stump-jump

M ST HD 850

Hydr. stump-jump

M 950

Shearbolt

M ST 950

mech. stump-jump

M ST HD 950

Hydr. stump-jump

M 1020

Shearbolt

M ST 1020 mech. stump-jump

M ST HD 1020 Hydr.

stump-jump

Weight 360 500 480 370 510 490 380 520 500

460 660 630 470 670 640 480 680 650

650 820 780 570 830 790 580 840 800

660 Χ Χ 670 Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ HP (kW) requirements

40- 70(30 - 50)

60 - 90 (44 - 66)

80 - 110 (59 - 80)

100 - 120 (74 - 90)

Clear widthTyres (mm)

Underbeam clearance

(cm)72/78 72/76/82 72/76/82 72/78 72/76/82 72/76/82 72/78 72/76/82 72/76/82

Furrow width (cm) 28 / 32 36 / 40

32 / 36 40 / 44

32 / 36 40 / 44

Interbody clearance (cm) 850 950 1020

* Maximum HP (kW) values listed are in line with authorised tractor performances.** Weight excluding additional equipment (weight depends on underbeam clearance and plough body).

Work tools: Plough bodies of types M430, UN350, UN400, UN430, WY350, WY400, WS350, UST400 (slatted body), UL430, MPK400, MPK430

Additional equipment: Disc coulter, knife coulter, manure skimmer, skim coulter, trashboard, straw feed discs, depth wheel, deflector boards, subsoiler

Cat. II: shearbolt – Cat. III: shearbolt – Cat. II: NON Stop – Cat. III: NON Stop – Cat. II and III: shearbolt – Cat. II and III: NON Stop

Straight axle Straight axle Straight axle Straight axle Floating axle Floating axle

750 – 1590 900 – 1740 920 – 1760 1070 – 1910 950 – 1510 1110 – 1670

for furrow width

40 cm

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PLOUGH TYPE: FARMER type MS (2 to 5 furrows)

MS 850

Shearbolt

MS ST 850

mech. stump-jump

MS ST HD 850Hydr.

stump-jump

MS 950

Shearbolt

MS ST 950

mech. stump-jump

MS ST HD 950Hydr.

stump-jump

MS 1050

Shearbolt

MS ST 1050 mech. stump-jump

MS ST HD 1050

Hydr. stump-jump

Weight 390 520 500 410 540 520 430 560 540

500 695 665 520 715 685 540 735 705

610 870 830 630 890 850 650 910 870

720 1045 995 740 1065 1015 760 1085 1035

HP (kW) requirements55 - 95 (40 - 70)

80 - 110 (60 - 80)

92 - 130 (70 - 95)

110 - 150 (80 - 110)

Clear widthTyres (mm)

Underbeam clearance

(cm)72/80 72/76/82 72/76/82 72/80 72/76/82 72/76/82 72/80 72/76/82 72/76/82

Furrow width (cm) 32 / 36 40 / 44

36 / 40 44 / 48

36 / 40 44 / 48

Interbody clearance (cm)

850 950 1050

* Maximum HP (kW) values listed are in line with authorised tractor performances.** Weight excluding additional equipment (weight depends on underbeam clearance and plough body).

Work tools: Plough bodies of types M430, UN350, UN400, UN430, WY350, WY400, WS350, UST400 (slatted body), UL430, MPK400, MPK430

Additional equipment: Disc coulter, knife coulter, manure skimmer, skim coulter, trashboard, straw feed discs, depth wheel, deflector boards, subsoiler

Cat. II: Shearbolt– Cat. III: Shearbolt- Cat. II: NON Stop – Cat. III: NON Stop – Cat. II and III: Shearbolt – Cat. II and III: NON Stop –

Straight axle Straight axle Straight axle Straight axle Floating axle Floating axle

750 – 1590 900 – 1740 920 – 1760 1070 – 1910 950 – 1510 1110 – 1670

for furrow width

40 cm

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3. PREPARATIONS TO TRACTOR AND PLOUGH

PREPARATIONS TO TRACTOR

Tyres: Tyre pressure, especially the tractor's rear wheels, must be equal. During ploughing it should be 0.8 bar.

Lifting rods: The lifting rods H must be set (differently) so that landside and plough beam are at right angles to the ground a, b. If the lifting rods H can be adjusted on the lower connecting rods U, then they should be set as far back as possible. This relieves the load on the tractor's hydraulic system.

Lateral stability of lower connecting rods: The lower connecting rods U need to have maximum possible lateral movement during operation. Stabilizing bars or tension chains S must never be tight during ploughing. During transportation, the lateral movement of the lower connecting rods U must be greatly reduced or fully blocked.

Front axle loading: Steering accuracy when using mounted ploughs, as well as enough load transmission for the front axles of 4 wheel drive tractors, needs to be achieved by the use of sufficient front ballast (front weights, wheel disc weights or front loaders).

PREPARATIONS TO PLOUGH

Lubrication: All lubrication points are to be lubricated (see lubrication plan).

Protective varnish: Peel off protective layer from plough blades and mould boards.

LUBRICATION PLAN

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Lubrication points A must be lubricated regularly with a grease gun (lubricator nipple). The spindles must also be greased regularly.

4. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE PLOUGH

MOUNTING PLOUGH TO TRACTOR

The plough is connected to the tractor as follows:

• Set hydraulic control of tractor to position control.• Connect lower connecting rods to quick hitch bar and secure with linch pins.• Release stand support, push upward and secure again.• It must be possible for the plough to swing freely to the side during operation.• During transportation, the lower articulated rod must not swing to the side too much.• The procedure for releasing and securing the articulated rod may vary depending on the tractor

model.The operating instructions of the tractor manufacturer must also be observed.

• Connect upper connection rods of tractor in one of the three holes (2 slots and 1 hole) in the mountingbody with connecting bolt and secure with linch pin. Preferably use one of the long slots in the mountingbody so that top link can move freely during ploughing (advantageous on hilly ground). Connect upperconnecting rod in such a way that attachment point on plough is somewhat higher than that ofattachment on tractor during operation.

• For plough work set hydraulic control to traction control or mixed control. Please refer also to theoperating manual of tractor manufacturer.

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DISMOUNTING PLOUGH FROM TRACTOR

• Park plough on solid flat ground.• Switch hydraulic control mechanism to position control.• Remove upper connecting rod from mounting body.• Release stand support, push downward and secure again.• Disconnect lower connecting rods from quick hitch bar.

5. ADJUSTING THE PLOUGH

FURROW-WIDTH ADJUSTMENT

FARMER M generally comes in 4 furrow widths:

Furrow width 28, 32, 36, and 40 cm for M850 Furrow width 32, 36, 40, and 44 cm for M950, M1020

(The numbers 850, 950, and 1020 refer to the interbody clearance)

FARMER MS-850 and MS-950 is available in 4, FARMER MS-1050 in 3 furrow widths:

Furrow width 32, 36, 40, and 44 cm for MS850 and MS 950

Furrow width 36, 40, and 44 cm for MS1050

(The numbers 850, 950, and 1050 refer to the interbody clearance.)

a) Loosen front plough beam bolt (1).b) Remove back plough beam bolt (2).c) Turn plough beam (3) so that the desired plough beam hole is on top of hole in frame tube.d) Replace bolt (2).e) Tighten bolts (1 and 2).

Any adjustments to the furrow width are automatically passed on to tools such as a manure skimmer and disc coulter (if present) and fit the new furrow width exactly. No further adjustments whatsoever are required.

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ROUGH ADJUSTMENT OF PLOUGH ON TRACTOR

The following cross-shafts are available:

• STRAIGHT cross-shaft and FLOATING cross-shaft

• Cross-shaft cat. II / 28 and cat. II / 36 (= shoulder size ~825 / pin diameter 28 and 36 mm, respectively).

• Cross-shaft cat. III / 36 (= shoulder size 970 / pindiameter 36 mm).

Rough adjustment of the plough is done according to the clearance of the rear tractor wheels X (inner distance) and the set furrow width S, by connecting the holes in the mounting body A and the slots of the adjustment slide block B using the M24 hexagon head screws C (see drawings below). For the "rough" track width asjustment, a differentiation is made between the shearbolt and the non stop variant. Reason: position of the landside at the plough head is different). W = cross-shaft cat. II and III Z = traction point spindle

The M24 hexagon head screws C must be mounted at a distance of 210 mm (two holes between the screws must remain free).

The following drawings show the CLEARANCES for the ROUGH ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS X.

SHOULDER SIZE:

SHOULDER SIZE:

SHOULDER SIZE:

SHOULDER SIZE:

STRAIGHT cross-shaft

FLOATING cross-shaft

STRAIGHT cross-shaft

STRAIGHT AXLE – BASIC SETTING

Pos. 2-5 = CLEARANCE = approx. 1200mm (+/- 70mm Adjustment range) – SHEAR BOLT Pos. 2-5 = CLEARANCE = approx. 1350mm (+/- 70mm Adjustment range) – NON-STOP

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The factory setting is position (2) – (5) (holes) and it results in an approximate CLEARANCE (= rear tractor wheels – inner distance) • for straight and floating cross-shaft – shearbolt variant - of ~ 1200 mm• for straight and floating cross-shaft – non stop variant - of ~ 1350 mm

(These CLEARANCE dimensions depend primarily on the furrow width).

These ROUGH ADJUSTMENT VALUES can be changed from the slots in the adjustment slide block (+70 → larger track width and -70 → smaller track width) – as described for the "exact" track width adjustment.

If this factory setting is not conform with the clearance, the mounting body A must be moved.

Before moving the four hexagon head screws M24 C to the desired holes, the vertical strut must be loosened at the front and rear (frame tube). In case of multiple adjustments of the mounting body, the self-locking M24 hexagon nut must be replaced with a new one. Care must be taken that shim D is properly tightened with the M24 hexagon nut.

C L E A R A N C E X ( m m ) Holes Shearbolt NON STOP stump-jump system

1 - 4 ~ 990 – 1130 ~ 1140 – 1280

Standard 2 - 5 ~ 1130 – 1270 ~ 1280 – 1420

3 - 6 ~ 1270 – 1410 ~ 1420 – 1560

4 - 7 ~ 1410 – 1550 ~ 1560 – 1700

FLOATING cross-shaft

FLOATING AXLE – BASIC SETTING

Pos. 2-5 = CLEARANCE = approx. 1200mm (+/- 70mm Adjustment range) – SHEAR BOLT Pos. 2-5 = CLEARANCE = approx. 1350mm (+/- 70mm Adjustment range) – NON-STOP

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WORKING POSITION

Increase: Set hydraulic adjustment control to greater depth, shorten upper connecting rod, raise depth wheels

Decrease: Set hydraulic adjustment control to smaller depth, lengthen upper connecting rod, lower depth wheels.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT VIA HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENT CONTROL:

See operating manual of tractor manufacturer.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH DEPTH WHEEL:

Extract cardan joint K from support wheel stanchion St and turn by 90°. Shift support wheel R to desired depth and let cardan joint latch back into place.

WHEEL CAMBER SETTING

Wheel camber is set using the lifting rods (see page 8), so that plough legs or landside (Pos. 1) are at right angles to the ground.

TRACTION POINT SETTING (for straight and floating axle)

Set plough so that there is no lateral pull on tractor. Put lower lift arms in correct position to avoid lateral pull. For normal usage the plough is set so that cross-shaft A runs centrally to the tractor tracks.

Tractor pulls towards ploughed work: alter lower connecting rods towards ploughed terrain Traction point spindle Z is screwed together.

Tractor pulls towards unploughed work: Alter lower connecting rods towards unploughed terrain Traction-point spindle Z is screwed apart.

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EXACT ADJUSTMENT OF TRACK WIDTH

Adjusting the cutting width of the first body S1 according to field depth is done so that it corresponds with the cutting width of the next body S.

Every adjustment to settings produces changes to other settings, which will have to be corrected accordingly.

During the exact track width adjustment, a differentiation must be made between the STRAIGHT cross-shaft and the FLOATING cross-shaft!

STRAIGHT cross-shaft – exact track width adjustment:

The exact track width adjustment is made using the tension jack A:

max. tension jack dimension – 500 mm (= small CLEARANCE) min. tension jack dimension – 360 mm (= large CLEARANCE)

If this adjustment is not sufficient, the mounting body B over the four M24 hexagon head screws C must be detached and moved accordingly (see rough adjustment).

As optional equipment the tension jack B can be replaced by a double-action hydraulic cylinder for a hydraulic track width adjustment (see spare parts drawing).

CLEARANCE

LANDSIDE

LAN

DSI

DE

ST

RA

IGH

T C

RO

SS

-SH

AF

T

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FLOATING cross-shaft – exact track width adjustment:

Before adjusting the floating cross-shaft, the four M24 hexagon head screws C must be loosened and then the adjustment spindle A can be used to perform an adjustment in the range of ± 70 mm.

If this adjustment is not sufficient, the mounting body must also be moved, as described above.

If the floating axle is supposed to oscillate over pivot point D, both bearing pins E must be moved to the front holes!

Prior to all these track width and traction point adjustments the vertical struts must be loosened.

DISC COULTER SETTING

Set depth of disc coulter after removing screw K and altering position of rocker bar L according to desired work depth. Make sure that hub N does not touch the ground.

The distance (unploughed side in direction of travel ON THE LEFT of landside) between the side of the disc and the ploughing tackle should be between approx. 1 and 5 cm depending on the soil properties, and at least protrude beyond the manure skimmer. This distance is achieved by rotating the coulter shaft. Generally a disc coulter is mounted on the last body; special disc coulter ploughs can be delivered or installed upon customer request (one disc coulter is mounted on each body). (ATTENTION: Disc coulter ploughs FARMER M and MS non stop stum—jump system are only available for frame heights from 76 cm)!!

MANURE SKIMMER

The work depth of manure skimmers (skim coulters) depends on the work depth of the plough body and should be set so that the work depth is approximately 1/3 of the cultivation depth. Where there are extensive crop remains, the setting can also be somewhat deeper. Should the manure skimmers be obstructed by oversized crop remains, they can easily be removed.

FL

OA

TIN

G C

RO

SS

-SH

AF

T

LANDSIDE

LAN

DSI

DE

CLEARANCE

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6. OVERLOAD PROTECTION

SHEAR OFF PROTECTION (Shearbolt)

To protect V&N ploughs from damage through overloading, they are fitted with shear-off bolts (1). After a shear-off bolt breaks, the swung-out plough body can be pivoted back into working position after releasing turning point bolts (2) and removing remains of shear-off bolt. After replacement, securely tighten new shear-off bolt and turning-point bolt.

Pos. 3 = mounting points for manure skimmer support

I n c a s e o f a n y o v e r l o a d p r o t e c t i o n : Use only original shear-off bolts (see spare parts drawing) of the appropriate size and quality! Only these bolts guarantee proper protection. Never use bolts of higher or lower strength or bolts with shorter shafts!

FULLY AUTOMATIC STUMP-JUMP - mechanical (= Non stop stump-jump mech.) (with overload protection)

F u l l y a u t o m a t i c m e c h a n i c a l s t u m p - j u m p f u n c t i o n s a s f o l l o w s :

When plough body meets an obstruction (stone), the plough beam element turns upwards through the pivot point D (up to max. limit E – spring is compressed). When the obstruction has been passed, the plough beam element returns to its original position. The whole procedure occurs without having to stop the plough (NON stop, mechanical).

If the NON stop plough beam element with leaf spring (mechanical) is activated to often or if the plough does not go into ground (soil too hard), the number of leaf springs can be increased (from 5 to 10 leaf springs – see spare parts drawing) or decreased, should the opposite be the case.

!KEEP CLEAR of tilting plough beam element!

To disassemble the plough beam element or the leaf spring, turn the adjusting screw A to the left until screws B and C can be removed.

Screw B must be put in first, and after that adjusting screw A should be turned to the right until screw C can be mounted (compression length of spring = precompressed about 710 mm = middle of pin).

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FULLY AUTOMATIC STUMP-JUMP - HYDRAULIC (Non stop hydr. stump-jump system)

The fully automatic stump-jump system works in principle like the mechanical stump-jump system. The only difference is that instead of the leaf springs a hydraulic cylinder with connected hydro-accumulator is used.

O p e r a t i n g p r i n c i p l e :

When the body of the plough meets an obstruction (stone) the resistance is so high, that the NON STOP element activates. The hydraulic oil of the hydraulic cylinder (fixed on the NON STOP element) gives pressure to the piston accumulator. As soon as the body of the plough has overcome the obstruction, the hydro accumulator presses the oil back in the hydraulic cylinder and brings the NON STOP element back in position.

The release pressure (= work pressure) can be adjusted, if needed, through the pressure regulating tube connected to the tractor hydraulics. The work pressure can be read from the pressure manometer.

When disconnecting the pressure regulating tube from the tractor the stop cock tap on the plough must be locked, the pipe to the tractor hydraulic must be cleared (pressure-free) and only then taken out. When leaving the pipe connected to the tractor, care must be taken that the pipe does not get squeezed or covered.

For protection against damage through overloading, all NON STOP elements are additionally provided with a shear bolt F. Installation and dismantling instructions using the three-point bolt G are described under "Shear-off protection".

PRESSURE ON THE HYDRO ACCUMULATOR:

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KEEP CLEAR of plough beam element and hydro-accumulator! (System is under high pressure).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Prior to assembling or disassembling the hydraulic stone protection device (cylinder, accumulator, hose lines, tubes, etc.), reduce system pressure completely using the pressure control tube (SYSTEM IS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE) DANGER of ACCIDENTS! Before reducing the system pressure, the plough must be attached or supported appropriately or it may overturn.

The gas pressure side can only be adjusted by trained personnel or VOGEL&NOOT.

The oil pressure can be adjusted using the tractor hydraulics and the pressure-regulating hose.

Pre-stress pressure 90 bar (nitrogen)

min. working pressure 90 bar

max. working pressure 140 bar

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7. SERVICING

To ensure that your plough remains valuable and reliable, certain necessary service work and maintenance needs to be carried out.

I. II. III. IV. V.

I. All bolts are to be tightened after first use. Then check every 20 operating hours, tightening ifnecessary.

II. All grease points are to be greased regularly.

III. Replace worn shares and mould boards promptly to prevent damage to plough bodies orsupporting parts. The same applies to skimmers and discs if present.

IV. After operation, clean plough thoroughly and protect exposed surfaces against corrosion usingacid-free grease.

V: After operation, clean plough thoroughly and protect exposed surfaces against corrosion using acid-free grease.

! A T T E N T I O N !Important for environmentally friendly, low pollutant

varnishing:

The implement must NOT be cleaned with a steam jet device within the first 6 weeks. After this time, only clean at a nozzle distance of at least 50 cm at 100 bar and 50°C.

If these points are not adhered to, the warranty will not cover damage to varnish.

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8. FAULTS DURING OPERATION AND THEIR REPAIR

Plough does not go into ground: - draw cross furrows at end of field- shorten upper connecting rod- replace shares or use chisel shares- set disc coulter and mulcher higher- reduce wheel camber slightly

Plough does not reach - set support wheels higherdesired work depth: - lower hydraulic control

- shorten upper connecting rod- replace shares or use chisel shares

Plough bodies work unevenly - reset top linkdeep: - correct wheel camber

Plough works unevenly: - sheared shear-off bolt of a plough beam (replace)

Plough pulls to land side: - increase work depth- reduce wheel camber- additional mounting of side protection

Plough pulls to furrows: - increase work depth- increase wheel camber

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TERMS OF WARRANTY

We guarantee the product as specified below:

* Extent of warranty:We guarantee the initial purchaser a delivery item with state-of-the-art technology regarding serviceability and operability. The warranty moreover covers the removal of defects in the event of damage to delivery items due to defective material, construction defects, or finishing defects.

* Duration of warranty claims:The period of warranty begins with delivery of the item. It covers:

a) 1 year for structural partsb) Bought-in parts:

For those parts not manufactured by ourselves, e.g. bearings, we can only provide a warranty to theextent that our warranty is covered by the supplier.

* Removal of defects:Fulfilment of warranty is as follows: parts that are proven to be defective or have become defunct through material, design or processing defects are repaired at our discretion or can be returned freight-free to our plant in Wartberg to be replaced. Proof of defect is governed by the inspection report of our plant. Removal of defects does not affect duration of warranty.

All further claims to redhibition, diminution or replacement delivery, as well as compensation for direct or indirect consequential damages shall remain ineligible.

* Exclusion from warranty:The following are excluded from warranty: a) Wearing parts as a result of normal wear and tear.b) Damage traceable to negligence, overloading or improper handling

* Expiry of warranty;a) If claims on warranty in reference to wrong or incomplete delivery or other overt shortcomings are

not made in writing and reported to our plant within 8 days of delivery.b) If specifications pertaining to the treatment of the delivery items (operating manual) are not

followed.c) In cases of incorrect mounting or operation by purchaser or third party.d) If alterations are made to the delivery item by the purchaser or third party without our prior

permission, or when repair work is undertaken without our permission.e) In cases of resale of the delivery item within the duration of the warranty.f) If the purchaser is in default of payment or does not fulfil other incumbent obligations.g) In cases of use or mounting of foreign parts, or accessory tools or trailing implements not

recommended by ourselves.h) If the warranty card is not returned immediately after purchase or is not filled in correctly.