DB 492 (GE) 6.91

Centrifugal Twin Disc Precision Broadcaster

ZA-F

AMAZONE

Instruction Book

We invite you to study these instructions carefully. and by adhering to them, make fullest use of your machine. You will then enjoy trouble-free and accurate Broadcasting with your new AMAZONE Precision Parallel Twin Disc Broadcaster. No responsibility tan be accepted by us if complaints and breakages are due to faulty manipulation or lack of maintenance.

AMAZONEN-WERKE H.DREVERGmbH&Co.KG PO. Box 51 D-4507 Hasbergen-Gaste F Fi. Germany

Phone (05405) ‘501-0 Telefax: (0 54 05) 50 1193 Telex: 944895 amazo d

Branch factones at 0-2872 Hude F 5702 Forbach Subsldlanes K- Great Brltaln and France. Factories for: Fertilizer-spreaders.

Seed drills. Soll Wage machlnes. Fleld sprayers

Printed in ER. Germany

WC: Invitr? you to study these Instructions carefully, and by adhenng to them. rnake fullest use of your machtne You will then enfoy troublefree and accurnte broadcasting with your new AMAZONE prolea~;c? ;~lw,~ys quote eriqiiirirs

Centrifuqnl Machlnc

the machine

Broadcaster serlnl No

type

ZA F

and serial

nurnber

when

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CONTENTS

Page 1

On receipt

of the machine

2

Technical

3

Before

4

Maintenance

5

Optional

6

Hin& for repair

safety

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Precautions

commencing ............

equipment

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On receipt of the machine Check that no darnage has been caused in transit and all Parts are present, otherwise no re sponsibility tan be accepted by us or the carner. Before commenclng work, remove all packing material, wire, etc and check that all lubrication Points are weil supplied wlth grease, Oil, etc. before use (universal joints).

2 2.1

Technical Safety Precautions Declined use of the machine

A!

A!

The centrifugal broadcaster ZA-F has been exclusively designed for agricultural purposes particularly for the distributlon of granular fertilizers. The machme IS designed to spread on slopes of up to 20 % (18 ‘) inclination. If the spreader is used on slopes exceeding 20&% it is no longerconsidered as proper use. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibillty for damages resulting from this; the Operator hirnself carnes the full nsk. Adhere to the manufacturer’s prescribed Operation, maintenance and repalr conditlons. The centrifugal broadcaster AMAZONE ZA-F may only be operated. maintained and repaired by such persons who have been made acqualnted with it and who have been advised about the dangers. The Health and Safety Executive also advise that further generally accepted safety technical, working, medical and traffit laws should be adhered to. Any damages resulting from arbitrary changes to the machine rule out the responsibility of the manufacturer.

2.2 2.2 1

General safety and accident prevention Basic principle:

Always

advice

check road and operational

A! safety before puttlng the machine

into any

Operation. 2.2 2

Adhere to the general instruction manual.

2.2.3

When

maklng

rules of health-

and safety

use of public roads adhere

precautions

to the applicable

as weil as to the advlce traffit

rules

in this

2.2.4

Betome acquainted with all devices and controlling elements as well as with their function before begrnning the Operation. Doing thrs during Operation would be too late.

2 2.5

Before beginning vrstbilityr

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The clothrng

2 2.7 2 2.8

Srtting or standing on the rmplement dunng Operation or transport is not permitted. Mount the rmplement as prescnbed. Travellrng characteristics, steering and braking ability are affected by mounted rmplements, trailers and ballast werghts Therefore take accountof these effects and allow sufficient steerrng and brakrng

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Adhere to the maximum permissible axle loads and total weight. (Refer to vehicle documents and machine’s rnstruction manual.) When Iiftcng the fertilizer broadcaster the front axle load of the tractor IS relreved by different amounts depending on the size of the tractor. Always check that the necessary front axle load of the tractor (20 % of the tractor’s net weight) is maintained

22 10

If a trailer hitch IS provided It must only be used for towing surtable implements or twin axle trarlers up to a maximum of 25 kmih (outsrde Germany different laws may prevail).

to drive check that your path

of the Operator

should

fit tight

IS

clear (e.g. from children).

Avoid wearing

Ensure

sufficient

loose clothing!

Single axle trailers must not be towed under any circumstances. 22 11

When drivrng round bends mind the projection to the sides and the centnfugal forces of the implementr To avoid the spreader swingrng srdeways dunng Operation stabrlizer bars or charns tan be fitted to the tractor’s lower arms of !he three-Point linkage (see tractor accessory).

2 2.12

Whrlst dnving

2 2.13

Before leaving the tractor lower the implement to the ground. Actuate the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignitron

2.2.14

never leave the operatot%

Never stay or let anyone

Warning:

seatr

stay wrthin the operating

area!

Never come near to rotating Spinner discs, danger of injury!

22 15

During the calibratron

2.2.16

Fillrng the fertilrzer broadcaster may only be done with a stopped ignrtion key and closed shutters!

2 2.17

Note maximum permissible filling loads! Maximum filling load of the ZA-F broadcasters: ZA-F

keyr

403

test watch

500 kgs

ZA- F 604 R

800 kgs

ZA-F

1.200 kgs

804 R

ZA-F 1004 R

1.200 kgs

ZA-F 1204 R

1 200 kgs

out for danger

zones due to rotating

Parts of the machine!

tractor

engine,

removed

2.2.18

If a filled machine is to be parked without the tractor, levelled - otherwise danger of tipping over!

22.19

DO not place any foreign

2.2.20

Be careful when standing the fertilizer broadcaster.

2.2 21

2.2 22

Mount the implement only with the prescnbed tools. Special care should be taken when the Implement is coupled

2.2.23

Secure

2.2 24

Only take Implement

22 25

When flttlng the machine to the three-Point linkage of the tractor bring all control such a Position at which an unintentional Iifting or lowenng is imposslblel

levers

Into

2226

When actuatlng implementl

tractor

and

2227

When drlvlng on public roads wlth a lifted machine the lifting control lever should be locked agalnst unintentional lowering before leaving the tractor lower the mounted implement onto the ground and remove ignition keyl

2.2 28

Nobody should stay between tractor and implement away by the parkmg brake andior by chocksl

2229

Whenfittingtothethree-pointlinkagethemountingcategoriesatthetractorandtheimplement must comcidel

2230

Working do this’

2.2 31

Check

implement

objects

maximum

agamst

into operatlon

the control

unintentional

when all guards

should only be transported

2.2.32

DO not exceed Fit and check

2.2.34

On all hydraulically

2235

The release ropes for the quick coupler should not release the quick coupling by themselves.

2 2.36

Affix any ballast (P T 0.) shaft

2 2.37

Use only P.T.0 shafts which are deslgned legally requested guards.

maximum

permissible

weights

transport

standing

Imkage

pivoting

always

zone of

from the tractor.

never step between

IS

not secured

and driven on tractors (see vehicle

measurements

Parts exists danger

as prescnbed

withln the throwlng

to or uncoupled

if the tractor

gear, e. g. road lights. warning-

actuated

be

are fixed in position.

axle loads of the tractor

2.2.33

transport

should

rolling away.

levers for the three-polnt

permissible

inside the hopper

Inside the hopper

or when seemg other persons

and tractor

implements

the fertiliizer

against

which are designed

of the traffit

department.

devices!

of injury by bruising

and trapping.

hang freely and when in the low Position

for the implement

to

documents).

and protection

to the correct

rolling

fixing

polnts!

Umversal

and which are equlpped

must Joint wlth all

2.2.38

Fit and remove

the P.T.0

shaft only when engine

2.2 39

When P.T.0

2 2.40

Guard tubes and cones of the P.T.O. shaft as well as a tractor guard must be fitted and kept In the correct place.

2241

After switching off the P.T.O. the mounted implement masses. During this period never come too close rmplement only after It has come to a full standstillr

2 2 42

Put to Operation rmplement sider

2 2 43

Connect P.T 0. shaft only after the engme been swrtched offr

2 2 44

Before swrtchrng implementr

2 2 45

Bofore swrtching on the P T 0 shaft ensure that the Chosen corresponds to the allowable rmplement Input Speed.

2 2 46

Siow engagement

2 2 47

Swatch off the P.T 0. shaft as soon as the rnachrne’s

:’ 2 48

After removal

2 2 49

Clean and grease the universal tomt shaft and the P.T.0 -driven implement P T 0 shaft and engine have been stopped and ignition key pulled out!

22.50

Never swrtch on the tractor

2 2.51

Always

2.2.52

Damages

2 2.53

Ascertarn

2.2.54

Prevent

operatrng with a switched-on or universal Joint shaft.

P T 0. shafts

and rmplement

may still continue to the implement.

only if they are completely

of the P T.0

IS stopped

shaft protects

Joint shaft replace

P.T.0

when it IS not needed

fitting and secunng

P.T.O. guard from spinning

tractor

equipped

completely

side P.T.O.

to run by its dynamrc Begin work on the

with guards and the P.T.O.

P.T.O.

IS

zone of the

have been shut off.

cap over the tractor’s

P.T.0

only after the

stopped

beginning

of the P.T.O.

shaft has

Speed of the tractor

or when the shaft is in an adverse before

also at the

and spreader. outlet openings

protective

whrle the engine

must be seen to and rectified corrrect

shaft allow no one to stay near to the spinning

on the P T 0. shaft take care that no one stays in the danger

of the universal

stop P.T.0

P.T.O.

is stopped!

positionl

the Operation!

leck

by fixing the chain provided

to a nearby

static part.

Maintenance 2 2.55

Liquids leaking under high pressure (Diesel fuel. hydraulic Cause severe Injury. When Injured see a doctor Immediately

2 2 56

D~spose of old 0115, grease and retlghten

and filters as prescnbed

If necessary

011) tan penetrate the skin and Danger of infectionl

by law

2.2.57

Check

2 2 50

When conducting underneath.

2.2.59

When conducttng electncal welding operatlons on the tractor remove cable from the generator and the battery

2.2 60

The hydraulic

2.2.61

When

2.2.fi2

Before startmg to do repalr work at the hydraulic system control lever accordmgly and stop tractor engine

2 2 63

When fitting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic sockets always hydrnulic System on the tractor as weil as on the Implement side IS wlthout

2.2.G4

When connectlng

hydraulic

2 2 65

Plugs and sockets and the Implement

should be colour coded for the hydraulic connections between the tractor to help prevent operational mlstakes and thus avold accldents.

2.2.66

The period of use of any hose clrcuit should not exceed six years including a possible storing period of two years maximum Also when stored and used properly hoses and hose circuits do age. Therefore their longevity and period of use is limited. Deviations from the above may be accepted by the Health- and Safety Authorities depending on the experience they have had and the danger potential. For hoses and hose c!rcults made of thermoplasts other guide lines may prevail.

malntenance

System

searchlng

IS under

nuts and bolts regularly,

initially after 3

work on the Iifted implement

always

4 hopper

place suitable

or on the mounted

fillings. supports

implement

high pressure

for leaks appropnate

aids should

rams fit hydraulic

be used because relieve

hoses according

of the danger

It of pressure

of Injury.

by actuatmg

the

ensure that the pressure.

to H S. advlces

Special Points to note: 2 2.6.7

If the machine has been stored away for a long period with fertilizer in the hopper, or been driven a long way (I e. to and from work) contammg fertilizer, thefollowing should be observed before spreading fully. engage P.T.O. slowly and spread the fertilizer for a few First open outlet ShlJikrS seconds while standing still. If all mechanisms are free the machine tan now be set in the required rate position for spreading. and work tan Start.

? 2 68

When spreadlng superphosphate. damp or poorly stored fertilizer, it IS advisable to remove all excess fertllizer at the bottorn of the hopper. hopper openmg, deflector plates. and spreadmg discs by using the extension handle (Fig. 313) for this purpose Furtherrnore the remainder of fertllizer stickmg to spreading blades and deflector plates has to be removed.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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3 3.1

Putting into Operation Matthing

of the P.T.O. shaft

Fmortlie flrst mounting tho P.T 0 shaft should be assembled and the front half of the P.T.0 ~;hould be fixed to the tractor s P 1. 0 but not mserted into the half which IS to be joined to the :,preador later 011 1 llf: sprcader ShOlJld bo niountod to the trnctor with the discs In the correct position to give the destirod bout width wlllcli tan bt? found in the supplled calibration chart. The implement-half of th(’ P r C) shaft should be attachod to tlie machlne and then the two halves of the P.T 0. in any position of the machine ::iloiild bt: held SI&: by side It IS now to be ascertalned (@u:;I~ check also 111the v,lr1ou:; ,-ingllng posltions of the broadcater accordlng to the setting (:11,1rl) that at the P T 0 shaft X; w(:II as at the P T 0 tube in thc: far most posltlon a minimuni owdip ot 60 nini (2 1 2)“) IS still ,Icllit?vcd and In thc: closest posltlon the ends of the yokes are Iiot touclit:d lf thoy tauch both onds niust bt: shortened (Fig 1 ) by the same amount The two JICI/vt::; of the P T 0 sll,ift .9 2 IO Hook the spnng

(Flg

ram

(Fig

mounting

on the left lever rod (Fig

plate onto the lever bush (Fig

already

(Fig

1712) and

1716)

17/6) with the M 8 holt and

(Fig

17/9) completely

on the nght side and weld the mounting

17/10) No the top of the bracket

(Fq

(Fig

17’8) out fully and close the shutter

!> 9 ;!. 1 1 Insert tlie bolts through the lower part of thr ram mounting thc spnngs (Flgs. 1715 and 17110) fully !I 9 :> 12 1.oosen both guldes FiNghtcn holts

(Fig. 17/4)andconnectw1th

(Fig. 17:l)

1 1:8) witti the lever bracket

IS

with

(Flg. 17/1) and secure with two M 10 x 16 bolts

then be mounted

1717) with the bolted ran1 (Fiq

on the lever arm (Fig. 17/2) and connected

plate to

1716) (Figs.

17;3

and 17/7) and tension

17a,‘13) of the sIldes (Frg. 17,‘9), push them all the way upwards. ’

i->.L)2 14 Check the function In case of stiff movement disconnect the spnngs (Fig 17/5 and 17/10) and disconnect hydraulic hose (Fig 17/1 1 and 17/12) By actuating the control levers (Fig. 17114) the shutter slrdes should then move easily. If rnovement still IS stlff. disconnect the liftlng rods at the ball jolnts (Fig 17/15) and a) Check the free movement of the shutter Sildes. If necessary slightly loosen the guides of thc shutter slides (FIT 171’13) b) Check the free movement of the Pivot shaft (Fig. 17/2). If necessary reset the fixing plate (FK. 17!3) of the plvot shaft

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lixin Fig. 18

Fig. 19

24

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6 6.1

Hints for repair Replacing and fitting the stirrer heads Extract the roll pins (Flg. 18/1) from below the hopper just above the spreading disc, Pull off the stirrer bases and mark these left and nght for replacement purposes later. If no extractor IS available, make a groove wlth a hammer and chisel on both sldes of the stirrer base near the pln holes. thus widenmg the starrer base bushes. Then insert a chisel or screw-dnver between the starrer base and disc. and lever up. Under no circumstances heat or use any kind of open flame to remove the starrer base. as this could result in the warping of the Spinner discs. When replaclng the starrer heads. ensure that the hardened surface (Fig. 1911) of the starrer tingers Point rn the directlon of travel (Ftg. 19). The starrer flngers must also pomt towards the holes (Fig. 1912) In the rims of the Spinner discs The stirrer finger (Fig. 18/2) must have a clearance of 6 7 mm (1/4” - 9/32”) The stirrer must not grlnd on the hopper base. although this gap should not exceed 0.5 mm at any Point. The starrer heads should be resecured with double roll pms.

6.2

Replacing and fitting the gearbox Follow the instructions as in 6.1 to remove the stirrer heads. Remove the bolts and the spreader guard. Take out the gearbox. pull off the Spinner discs (preferably using the special AMAZONE tool) and mark the discs “left” and “right” for replacement purposes. Mount replacement gearbox to the machine and tighten bolts Remount the stirrer heads as descnbed in Para. 6 1. Check the measurements of the blades and deflector plates, etc. (See Fig. 18)

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Fig. 21

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6.3

Incorrectly

adjusted shutter

Occasionally the shutter openings should be checked for correctness to ensure symmetrical distnbution of the fertilizer (very Important!) Special setting gauges whlch tan be obtained from our Spareparts department are available The settlng should then proceed as follows The stop (Fig. 2/1) IS to be adjusted on the scale to No. 11. Then afterwards the shutters WIII be brought Into position as shown in Fig 2/4 Both openmgs must then be checked with the settlng gauge. If the settlng IS wrong, the openings tan be adjusted wlth the connecting rods (Fig. 3/5) by loosenlng the lack-nuts (Fig. 3/6) Turn the connecting rod (Flg 315) until the outlet gap In Pos 11 is exactly the same as the size of the settlng gauge. Then retlghten lack-nuts. If no settlng gauges are available the outlet (Fig 20/1) tan be set by sight, I e. by setting the handlever to No 11 on the scale and making sure that the corner of the opening is in line with the edge of the shutter (Figs 2012 and 2013)

6.4

When fitting the Spinner vanes When flttlng the spinner vanes please note that the short vane (FIg the hole (Fig 19/2) In the rlm of the Spinner disc

6.5

19/3) IS mounted

above

Wear on the stirrer base sealing plates After removal of the starrer bases (Seepara 6 1) the starrer base sealing of stainless steel tan be unbolted and replaced by new ones

rings (Fig. 21 /l ) made

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