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01-2015
02.2015
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V 1.11
From VN251
A138039240-1

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  • Page 1 RO-M EW User Manual Item 01-2015 Print date 02.2015 Language From software version V 1.11 Serial number From VN251 Reference number A138039240-1...
  • Page 2 In order to provide you with good service various details about your machine may sometimes be required. Please complete these details here in order to have them at hand when they are requested. Type of machine RO-M EW Serial number Options...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Preface ............Spreading Target group of this manual Border spreading Meaning of symbols Stopping work Failure and stoppage Safety ............For your safety Storing the machine ........176 Other guidelines Cleaning Warning stickers Disconnecting the machine Safety regulations Maintenance ..........

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Preface Target group of this This manual is intended for professional agrarians and other people trained in working in the field of agriculture, who are competent to manual operate this machine, as required by national legislation, and who have knowledge of assembly activities. For your safety Ensure that you are familiar with the contents of this manual before you start using or assembling the implement.

  • Page 5: Meaning Of Symbols

    Preface Meaning of symbols Various symbols are used to provide a clear understanding of the text. These are explained below: • A dot is placed before lists.  A triangle marks tasks you have to perform.  An arrow refers to a different place in the text. In addition, we use pictograms to help you easily find certain text sections.

  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    Safety Safety For your safety In this chapter, you will find general safety instructions. You will find more specific safety instructions not described here in every chapter. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring the safety instructions. Working with agricultural machines may be dangerous. Prevent accidents! Do not take undue risks! Be alert at all times! Think safety! Work in safety! Disregarding safety instructions, inadequate maintenance, use of the...

  • Page 7: Warning Stickers

    Safety Warning stickers Various warning stickers have been affixed to the machine for safety reasons. Do not remove them! Always follow the instructions provided and be alert to possible risks. Always keep the warning stickers and symbols clean and clearly legible.
  • Page 8 Safety Explanation for warning stickers Stop the engine and remove the keys from the ignition Switch the engine off as soon as you leave the tractor. Remove the key from the ignition to prevent the tractor from starting up (uninten- tionally) while you are in the danger zone.
  • Page 9 Safety Never go below an elevated, unsecured machine The machine or parts of the machine could accidentally fall due to dropping oil pressure, for instance. Always place the machine on proper supports if you have to work under the machine! Only lift the machine at the lifting points If a machine is being elevated, attach it only at the indicated lifting points.

  • Page 10: Safety Regulations

    Safety Safety regulations This part contains all the requirements, prohibitions and regulations that need to be considered for every type of usage, maintenance and repair of the machine. The chapters in this user's manual contain additional safety measures. Knowledge of the safety regulations forms the basis for safe and trouble-free usage of the machine.
  • Page 11 Safety Authorisation Only to be used by an authorised person The machine may be used by authorised people only. A person is authorised if he/she: • received training as required by the national authorities, • has taken responsibility as described in ...
  • Page 12 Safety Workplace To be used and operated by 1 person The machine may only be operated by one person, from the tractor. Operating the machine from the tractor will keep you out of harm's way. Other people should not be in the direct vicinity of the machine and the tractor.
  • Page 13 Safety Put a fire extinguisher in place Carry a fire extinguisher at all times, especially when operating with flammable materials. This should be a multi-purpose ABC rated fire extinguisher with a 5 kg capacity, approved by the appropriate authority. Mount this onto the tractor and/or onto the machine. Fire could damage the machine and cause injury.
  • Page 14 Safety Calculate the axle load with The following are important to ensure safe operation of the loaded tractor-mounted machines machine : • the maximum load of the machine, • the maximum axle load of the tractor, • weight distribution over the axles, •...
  • Page 15 Safety Required details The following details are necessary in order to calculate the minimum requirements and actual axle load, as well as the actual and maximum total weight. You will find details of the tractor in the tractor manual. You will find details of the tyres in the information provided by the tyre manufacturer.
  • Page 16 Safety Calculations The calculations can be made with the values given in the above- mentioned chart. Actual total weight The actual total weight must not exceed the permitted total weight. The actual total weight (in kg) is calculated as follows: Actual total weight (kg) = A + D + E Actual front axle load The actual front axle load must not exceed the permitted maximum...
  • Page 17 Safety Ballast required in the rear The minimum load on the rear axle must be 45% of the basic weight of the tractor. With a machine mounted in the front power lift, the minimum required ballast (in kg) in the power lift behind the tractor is calculated as follows: ( D x f ) - ( C + g ) + (0.45 x A x g ) Rear ballast required (kg) =...
  • Page 18 Safety Machine Check the condition of the machine before use Check the following before using the machine: • is the machine in a good working condition and safe? • are all lights, safety and warning provisions correctly mounted and in good working condition? •...
  • Page 19 Safety Coupling shaft Use the correct coupling shaft Only use coupling shafts complying with the manufacturer’s specifi- cation for that specific use! In order to ensure protection of both man and machine exercise extreme caution when performing activities with or at a coupling shaft other than those described in this manual or on the instruction provided on the coupling shaft.
  • Page 20 Safety Electric control system Disconnect the control box Disconnect the control box from the electric system as soon as no further functions are needed in order to prevent unintentional operation. A connected control box may result in dangerous situations and may cause bodily injury and/or damage the machine. Battery cables must be disconnected/connected correctly Always disconnect the battery cable (negative pole) from the electric system when working on the machine.
  • Page 21 Safety Transport Check the decoupling ropes of the quick coupling The decoupling ropes must never be tense and must provide sufficient freedom for movement, even with the power lift in the lowest position, as it could otherwise accidentally disconnect the quick coupling. Drive carefully Driving behaviour, manoeuvrability and braking performance are influenced by a trailed machine.
  • Page 22 Safety PTO shaft rotates after disengaging After switching off the PTO shaft, the machine will continue running because of inertia. Keep a safe distance from the machine until the moving parts have come to a complete stop. Approaching the machine when it is running may cause serious or lethal injuries. Maintenance Always adhere to the prescribed maintenance intervals Take the intervals as prescribed in this manual for inspection and...
  • Page 23 Safety Do not change the machine Do not modify the machine in any way. Unauthorised modifications may impair the function and/or safety and affect the life of the machine. Avoid contact with materials You may easily come into contact with materials when cleaning the machine.

  • Page 24: Getting Familiar With The Machine

    Getting familiar with the machine Getting familiar with the machine Applications of the This PTO shaft driven machine is suited for spreading granular fertiliser on the field and grazing land. machine It is attached • to the three-point power lift of the tractor (Cat. II), or •...
  • Page 25 Getting familiar with the machine Application rate The machine is equipped with two actuators at the back, which service a dosing plate each, in order to provide adjustment of dosing quantities. This actuator can open the dosing plate in 90 different Dosing plate positions.
  • Page 26 Getting familiar with the machine Transverse distribution The spreading pattern is determined by the transverse distribution. This is done through the adjustable discharge point. A handle is mounted at the side of the spreader for setting the discharge point. This determines the point where the fertiliser granules come into touch with the vanes of the spreading disc.

  • Page 27: Spreading Patterns

    Getting familiar with the machine Spreading patterns Optimum fertiliser distribution with minimum impact on the environment can be achieved through the settings and tools described. Full field spreading The full field spreading pattern overlaps 100% pattern A triangular spreading pattern that completely overlaps can be expected with most fertiliser types with an average working width.
  • Page 28 Getting familiar with the machine One-sided boundary You can drive along the field edge with a half spreading pattern filled spreading with border to 100% with the border spreading plate and one closed dosing unit. You have to optimise the spreading pattern and thereby overcome spreading plate environmental pollution when adjusting the border spreading plate.
  • Page 29 Getting familiar with the machine Boundary track It is possible to spread right up to the border from the first sprayer spreading with TrimFlow tramline with TrimFlow (boundary track spreading). Selecting the pattern for border spreading It is not possible to completely cover the field border at the application rate and not spread anything above the border.

  • Page 30: The Iso Control System

    Getting familiar with the machine The ISO control The ISO control system uses the ISOBUS communication protocol, which makes it suitable for tractors that are also equipped with an system ISOBUS communication system. For tractors that still do not have an ISOBUS connection, your dealer can supply an ECU box to which you can connect all ISOBUS machines.
  • Page 31 Getting familiar with the machine The computer calculates the required fertiliser flow rate with the following formula: Working width (m) x Driving speed (km/h) x Application rate (kg/ha) flowrate required = (kg/min) Automatic calibration With the data from the spreading chart book and the automatic calibration tests that the spreader carries out every 75 kg or every minute, the computer determines what dosing setting corresponds with what flowrate.
  • Page 32 Getting familiar with the machine The ISO tractor ISOBUS tractor connection The switching functions and data transfer between the tractor terminal or ISO control box and the machine are operated via the ISOBUS. Specifically tilling the site and reacting to deviating field forms or soil compositions is possible through ISOBUS communication.
  • Page 33 Getting familiar with the machine The control box The working method and work performance of the IsoMatch control box are described in this user's manual. IsoMatch universal ISOBUS terminal Many functions and programmes on one control box The divided colour screen has a flexible division to: •...
  • Page 34 Getting familiar with the machine • Extra functions: • Calculator • Internet browser • Camera screen (Camera is optional) • Status bar for time, GPS signal strength and driving direction • Save and read: • Documents • Tractor data • Field particulars •...
  • Page 35 Getting familiar with the machine IsoMatch Tellus Compact and complete IsoMatch Go, as a handy and more compact variant of the double- screen version, offers complete ISO control with all functions. Besides the smaller dimension with the single screen, the number of USB connections and the absence of Wlan/Wifi constitutes the biggest difference.
  • Page 36 Getting familiar with the machine Configuration screen With the configuration screen key, you directly reach the screen where you can modify the various settings of your IsoMatch.  Consult the user's manual of the control box or tractor for further information.
  • Page 37 Getting familiar with the machine Manuals screen Manuals tab The manuals screen can be opened with this tab. Manuals screen The operation manual of the IsoMatch and all other applications are given here. • You can go up and down through the list with the arrows •...
  • Page 38 Getting familiar with the machine Keyboard (pop-up)  Let us suppose that you want to change the working width:  Touch the working width value in the main screen. The keyboard comes up in the main screen. IsoMatch keyboard Main screen with GEOspread keyboard Current working width: 24m Value to be modified The values chosen by you on the screen are shown at the top of the...
  • Page 39 Getting familiar with the machine pull down menu Before choosing a given application or letter value, a menu of the value to be changed with various choices below one another may Discharge point letter pull down menu appear after the touch. We call it a pull down menu in this manual. ...
  • Page 40 Getting familiar with the machine Menu structure of spreader The operating system (the software) of the control system has 4 levels: • Main menu with spreader functions that you need during spread- ing, • Settings and service menu with basic settings and functions that you need before or after spreading, •...
  • Page 41 Getting familiar with the machine ISOBUS communication menu Pressing the ISOBUS symbol accesses the first screen of the ISOBUS communication menu. In the ISOBUS communication menu, you can change the settings of • terminal use, • external control, • data storage, •...
  • Page 42 Getting familiar with the machine Menu structure...
  • Page 43 Getting familiar with the machine...

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Getting familiar with the machine Technical specifica- tions Type RO-M EW 1100 RO-M EW 1550 RO-M EW 2000 General Content of the hopper (l) 1100 1550 2000 Filling level (cm) Filling width (cm) Hopper's width (cm) Weight*(kg) 425** 450** Maximum load capacity (kg)
  • Page 45 Getting familiar with the machine Sound level Closed cabin Rear window opened Tractor at 540 rpm (dB) 70.4 75.7 Tractor + operating, empty spreader (dB) 71.4 81.0 Tractor + spreading spreader (Kali 60) (dB) 72.7 84.2 Tractor + spreader (Kali 60) + TrimFlow (dB) 70.9 85.5 Miscellaneous...

  • Page 46: Before First Use

    Before first use Before first use Inspect the supplied The machine would generally be assembled and delivered ready-for- use by the dealer. The dealer is also responsible for providing instruc- machine tions for use and maintenance. He/she must also ensure that the required documents are provided, such as: •...
  • Page 47 Before first use Tighten all bolts and nuts Check that all the nuts and bolts are well set. Check this again after one hour of use • after delivery and • after maintenance or repairs have been carried out. Never check holes to be lined up by inserting your fingers Use a pin for this purpose.
  • Page 48 Before first use Vanes Three vane combinations, as illustrated in the diagram, must be used for different working widths. Working width (m) Vane combination 10-18 135-185-235 20-24 185-235-285 24-28* 285-235-285 * Optional Vane position on the disc ") ") ") Optional 24-28 (78-92 ft)
  • Page 49 Before first use Control box If you use the IsoMatch or another loose-standing control box to operate the spreader, you must first assemble the support. The fixing materials and the assembly instructions are delivered with the control box. Additionally, you will find brief assembly instructions below.
  • Page 50 Before first use IsoMatch terminal on an ISO If you use the IsoMatch, Tellus or Focus II control box in a tractor tractor equipped with the ISOBUS communication system, you can connect it with the supplied 7-pin CAN cable to a standard tractor CAN connection.
  • Page 51 Before first use Driving speed signal To function well, the spreader needs a driving speed signal. In tractors equipped with the ISOBUS communication system, the tractor takes care of the signal. Tractors equipped with a tractor ECU can receive the signal from the tractor electronic unit, tractor radar or wheel sensor.
  • Page 52 Before first use Assembly of the wheel Select a part that stands out sufficiently high, minimum 12 mm. Behind sensor this point there must be a space where the speed sensor would not pick up any metal for it to transmit a pulse. ...
  • Page 53 Before first use Wheel ring A greater number of pulses per wheel rotation provides a more accurate speed measurement. 250 pulses per 100 metres is the Wheel ring minimum required value. If you do not attain the desired number of pulses with the wheel sensor against a part of the tractor, two types of wheel rings can be supplied: •...
  • Page 54 Before first use Setting the wheel sensor The wheel sensor must never touch the cams of the wheel rings!  Set the space between the wheel sensor and the cams to 3.5 mm Clamp Clearance of 3.5-4.5 mm for the wheel ring with a diameter of 420 mm and 4.5 mm for the wheel ring with a diameter of 350 mm by shifting the wheel sensor in the clamp.
  • Page 55 Before first use Hopper extension A hopper extension increases the load capacity of the spreading hopper. All edges consist of: A long side • 2 long sides, • 2 short sides, • 4 corner parts, • 4 caps, • fixing material. ...
  • Page 56 Before first use Hopper cover The hopper cover must be mounted on top of the hopper or hopper extension to protect the contents against rain and spray water. Rotation gear  Also see the spare parts manual for the correct assembly. ...
  • Page 57 Before first use TrimFlow The TrimFlow is used for border spreading from the sprayer tramline. Sensor plate Attach the pipe with the hinge bushing to the spreader frame: Pipe with hinge point  Mount the magnet to the plate on the pipe. ...
  • Page 58 Before first use Check the operation of the position sensor in working position:  Set the plate with the sensor opposite the magnet.  Start the tractor and engage the control box.  Check whether you have set the position of the TrimFlow as illustrated, ...
  • Page 59 Before first use Border spreading  Mount the support for the border spreading plate. plate  Mount the transport support for the border spreading plate, see also the parts sheet. Border spreading plate Hydraulic border spreading plate  Fit the frame to the machine, see also the parts sheet. ...
  • Page 60 3 sensors can be connected to the splitter box Up to 2 sensors are connected to the RO-M EW. This splitter box is connected to the machine electronics. On the control box you can read whether the TrimFlow and the hydraulic border spreading plate are in the working position.
  • Page 61 Before first use High spreading setting You can put the linkage pin the high or low position, depending on the linkage pins height of the crops. High linkage pin position Parking wheels Only park with an empty hopper Only park the machine on the parking wheels if the hopper is empty! Parking with a filled hopper results in reduced stability.
  • Page 62 Before first use Calibration container The calibration container is used to control the dosing setting of the machine. The calibration container must be mounted on the left spreading disc for the calibration test.  Remove the vanes.  Turn the nuts on the bolts with which the gearbox is mounted back 5 mm on the turning rod.

  • Page 63: Tractor Provisions

    Before first use Tractor provisions Working with the machine requires a tractor that meets at least the following requirements: • Sufficient carrying and lifting capacity and engine power,  see section »Technical specifications« on page 44, • correct type of properly adjustable power lift, •...

  • Page 64: Mounting The Coupling Shaft

    Before first use Hydraulic system of the To operate the machine without accessories, the tractor must not have tractor hydraulic control valves. 1 or more single-acting hydraulic valves are required, depending on the accessories selected. Valves Required hydraulic valves Function Single Double Standard spreader...
  • Page 65 Before first use Checking the Put the machine on a supporting beam before moving in between coupling shaft length the tractor and machine This will ensure that the machine cannot drop if the power lift should inadvertently be operated while you are between the tractor and machine.
  • Page 66 Before first use Put the machine on a supporting beam before moving in between the tractor and machine This will ensure that the machine cannot drop if the power lift should inadvertently be operated while you are between the tractor and machine.
  • Page 67 Before first use Setting the safety clutch There is a safety clutch on the machine side of the coupling shaft. This safety clutch protects the machine against overloading.  First check the setting of the pressure springs in the safety clutch. The spring length must be 26 mm.

  • Page 68: Connecting To The Tractor

    Connecting to the tractor Secure the operating elements Connecting to the tractor Ensure that parts such as ropes, hoses, etc., for remote actuation of devices such as cylinders, are positioned in a way they never inadvert- ently release nor block them. Unintentional movements can lead to serious injury.

  • Page 69: Selecting Linkage Pin Height

    Connecting to the tractor Check the coupling shaft Check the following points before the PTO shaft is attached. Has the coupling shaft: • no damage, including the protection sleeves? • are there sufficient lubricants as prescribed? • is the prescribed overlap of the coupling shaft halves and protection sleeves, both in transport and in operating position? •...

  • Page 70: Connecting The Machine

    Connecting to the tractor Connecting the The space between the spreader and the tractor is limited as far as possible in order to keep the centre of gravity as closely to the tractor machine as possible. This promotes stability and the road behaviour of the tractor.
  • Page 71 Connecting to the tractor Connecting the The coupling shaft provided is too long for most types of tractors coupling shaft The coupling shaft must be cut to the correct length before connecting it to the tractor. A coupling shaft that is too long could lead to serious damage to the machine and the tractor.
  • Page 72 Connecting to the tractor Connecting hydraulic Colour codes of the hydraulic connections hoses Prevent malfunctions and errors in the controls by marking the connectors with colours and the oil direction on the machine and the tractor (+ and - or P and T or red and blue). Incorrect connection of the hydraulic hose could lead to the functions working the other way around (such as lifting instead of lowering).
  • Page 73 Connecting to the tractor Connecting the Check the decoupling ropes of the quick coupling power lift The decoupling ropes must never be tense and must provide sufficient freedom for movement, even with the power lift in the lowest position, as it could otherwise accidentally disconnect the quick coupling. Accidental disconnection could damage the machine and may result in personal injury.
  • Page 74 Connecting to the tractor Checking and setting the Always check the machine after connection and set it horizontal if machine required.  Lift the spreader until it is lifted from the ground or ramp.  Switch the tractor and the control box off, remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor.

  • Page 75: System Settings

    System settings System settings For a correct control system operation, it is necessary to set and calibre the spreader before first use or after an alteration to the machine, for example after fitting extra accessories. Moreover, you can enter a number of system settings to increase your ease of use. The method of working and display when using the IsoMatch or Tellus control box (accessory) is described in this user manual.
  • Page 76 System settings Hopper alarm This setting enables you to let an alarm signal appear on the main screen as soon as the hopper content goes below a preset level. Hopper alarm Alarm level  Press the key switch in the main screen to go to the ‘Curve Calibration’...
  • Page 77 System settings TrimFlow position If the spreader is equipped with a Trimflow, the position, working position or transport mode can be displayed on the main screen. The position is poorly visible from the tractor. By means of the display on the main screen, you should make fewer spreading errors caused by incorrect Trimflow positioning.
  • Page 78 System settings Calibrating driving The control system corrects the dosing as the driving speed changes. speed sensor An accurate driving speed signal is therefore essential.  Perform calibration of the driving speed: • before using the machine for the first time, •...
  • Page 79 System settings You will find the working method for calibrating driving speed in the user's manual of the tractor, IsoMatch, Tellus-/ Focus II control box, tractor ECU or wheel sensor. Damping of the driving If the driving speed display is not stable or if it follows the change too speed display slowly, this needs to be corrected.
  • Page 80 System settings Deviation of the During calibration of the reference sensor, the outgoing signal is set at reference sensor '0'. As a result of changing circumstances, for example temperature differences, or in the event of wear and tear, the reference sensor can produce a deviating signal after some time.
  • Page 81 System settings Supply voltage alarm For good control system functioning, the voltage on the feeder cable must be at least 10.5 volts. Switching on the alarm causes a warning to appear on the screen if the supply voltage is lower than a value that you have preset.
  • Page 82 System settings Over and under dosing While spreading, you can manually (one-sided) over- or underdose on unit the main screen. By pressing 1 time on the plus key or minus key beside the screen, you can adjust the application rate by a percentage of the application rate or a preset number of kilograms.

  • Page 83: Settings Behind Pin Code

    • Auto-calibration limit on/off and limit value of automatic calibration • Selection of the weighing system, RO-M EW 1 or RO-EDW 4 weighing sensors. The option for 3 sensors is not used. • Auto-calibration setting for large, medium-sized or small field •...
  • Page 84 System settings Automatic calibration Auto-calibration with external control of the application rate limit In some cases, it is advisable to switch the automatic calibration off temporarily. For example, if you are spreading by means of an external signal. It can also happen that the dosing unit is closed at any Flow rate (kg/min) time while the spreader is connected.
  • Page 85 System settings Adapting auto-calibration to Perform auto-calibration more often on smaller parcels field size If you predominantly spread over larger parcels, the factory setting of auto-calibration is sufficient. If once per minute or 75 kg is not suffi- cient, choose the medium-sized or small parcel setting. ...
  • Page 86 System settings Display of gored spreading in the main screen The changed working width, to the left and/or right, is displayed graphically on the main screen along with numerical values, with the gored spreading function turned on. Display of gored spreading...
  • Page 87 System settings Sensor selection Sensors selection Depending on the type of accessory you select:  none  Hydraulic border spreading plate (Center)  TrimFlow right(Right)  TrimFlow Left  Multiple accessories through splitter box(Sensor box).  See »Position indicator« on page 60, Sensors selection Weighing system While spreading on very hilly terrain, the weight in the main screen...
  • Page 88 System settings Set ISOBUS communi- cation The spreader can be driven by an external signal, which could for instance be transmitted by a GPS receiver, nitrogen sensor or memory card. To assign a controlling function to the external signal, it must be received in the 'Task Controller' screen.
  • Page 89 System settings Using the Spreader control First 25 hours of use free software If the spreader is capable of • being driven by an external acceptance rate Counter for time of Spreader control • or is equipped as a 'GEOspread' machine use of free software On/Off this can be used for 25 hours free of cost.
  • Page 90 System settings Setting machine data The position of the signal receiver and the place where the machine works effectively are mostly different. To allow the machine to operate correctly in the right place, you must run the following settings:  Go from one of the settings screens to the ISOBUS communication menu.
  • Page 91 System settings Trailed machine • Trailed machine Selector for drawn machine In this screen, you can run the following settings: • Offset connecting point with respect to the tractor track (A) • Distance from signal receiver to hard wheel axle (C) •...

  • Page 92: Spreader Calibration

    System settings Spreader calibration It is very important that the weighcells and actuators be calibrated cor- rectly for the spreader to function properly. Your spreader is supplied calibrated. The actuators need only be recalibrated if one or both of them are replaced. Incorrect calibration will result in a deviating application rate and con- sequent damage to the crop.
  • Page 93 • including the sieves and the hopper extensions that come with the stated model. • excluding the weight of the three-point weighing unit Spreader weight (kg) RO-M EW 1100 RO-M EW 1550 RO-M EW 2000 Without accessories* 347** 370*** Accessory weight (kg)
  • Page 94 System settings  Press the OK key to confirm the PIN code  or cancel with the cancel key.   Press the arrow key to go to the second screen of the hopper calibration. If you attach something to the hopper yourself, you must increase the NDICATION hopper weight with the weight that appears on the main screen when the hopper is empty.

  • Page 95: Alarms

    System settings On the second screen, below the left hopper half, you will see the ex- isting weighcell signal for the current hopper weight. Below the right hopper half, you will see the signal value contained in the control sys- tem memory.
  • Page 96 System settings System alarms If a system alarm appears on the control box screen, you must stop immediately. The spreader cannot perform the requested function adequately because the power supply is insufficient or the actuators are not responding correctly. Fix the failure before working any further. The supply voltage of the control system has gone below the set alarm level.

  • Page 97: Service Information

    System settings Service information The control system can provide all kinds of information on the machine as well as store it in some cases. This information will be used by the dealer when checking the machine or by service engineers in case of problems and failures.
  • Page 98 System settings Diagnosis menu You will find the lens key in every settings and service menu screen. By pressing this key, you will reach the diagnosis menu. In the diagnosis menu, you will find information on the control system, software, current measurement data, etc. Software version In this screen, you will see the software version and the date on which it entered service.
  • Page 99 System settings Logbook The screen indicating important events is displayed by pressing the logbook key on the screen in which the software version is displayed. The control system registers when and how often important events took place. An alarm is also displayed in most instances. The history can be very useful in solving failures.

  • Page 100: Activities Before Spreading

    Activities before spreading Activities before spreading Find the correct Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials You are likely to come in contact with the fertiliser or other materials settings for that you want to spread while filling, adjusting and testing the setting the spreader.
  • Page 101 Activities before spreading Determine the type of fertiliser based on the shape and surface: Type Operation Pattern Surface Granular rough roughly round, sometimes rough slightly angular, no sharp corners or edges smooth roughly round, not angular, no relatively smooth sharp corners or edges Mineral angular, with sharp angles and very rough...
  • Page 102 Activities before spreading Determining distribution The distribution is the ratio of granules with different diameters. A distribution meter comes with every spreader. This meter has 4 sections, with sieves. The sieves have different mesh width that divide the fertiliser granules, based on their diameters. ...
  • Page 103 Activities before spreading Determining similar The density is the weight (kg) of 1 litre of fertiliser and it is expressed weight as kg/litre or ton/m3. The following material is required to determine the density: • a measuring cup of minimum 1 litre with correct scale division, •...
  • Page 104 GEOspread spreaders. The same data may be transmitted to the spreader via the AutosetApp for the other weighing spreader models such as RO-M EW and RO-EDW. Except for the discharge opening, the spreader then has to be set...

  • Page 105: Spreader Setting

    Activities before spreading Spreader setting Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials You are likely to come in contact with the fertiliser or other materials that you want to spread while filling, adjusting and testing the spreader. Wear protective clothing and safety gloves, read the safety instructions provided by the supplier and follow their directions.
  • Page 106 Activities before spreading  See section »Inclination« on page 111.  Set the correct rpm for the PTO shaft,  See section »PTO shaft rpm« on page 111.  Set the required working width,  See section »Fine application« on page 115. After setting and filling the spreader: ...
  • Page 107 Activities before spreading The spreading chart from the example looks as follows: 00-30-65-05 1,05 Granular Universal 16 (NPK 16-16-16) Yara 18 mtr Universal 16 (NPK 16-16-16) Product Yara Manufacturer Granule size 00-30-65-05 Density 1,05 kg/ltr Shape Granular Field settings Border spreading Spreader inclination 0°...

  • Page 108: Working Width

    Activities before spreading Working width The working width must be selected to set the spreader. This could for instance be the distance between the sprayer tramlines. Turn to the page in the spreading chart book that contains details about the selected working width for the fertiliser type with the most comparable features.
  • Page 109 Activities before spreading  The following is achieved with the fertiliser and spreading chart from the example:  See section »Example« on page 106. The advised vane combination with an application rate of 365 kg/ha with a working width of 18 metres and a driving speed of 8 km/h: 135 / 185 / 235.
  • Page 110 Activities before spreading Discharge point It is necessary to correctly set the discharge point in order to obtain a good spreading pattern and the correct working width. The point at which the granules or seeds come onto the spreading disc can be Discharge positions changed by setting the discharge point.

  • Page 111: Inclination

    Activities before spreading Inclination Recommendations are provided for the angle of the spreader under the heading Spreader Angle under the Field settings header in the spreading chart. The spreader is normally in the horizontal position. It may be necessary to adjust the spreader's angle with large working widths or with top dressing.

  • Page 112: Application Rate

    Activities before spreading Application rate The control system can drive the spreader in three different ways: • distribution that resembles the settings for the preset application rate must be determined under changing circumstances through automatic calibration and driving speed correction, ...
  • Page 113 Activities before spreading Selected application Working width rate  Switch the control box on.  Press on the input field for the working width. The popup keyboard appears on the screen.  Input the desired working width.  Press the OK key to confirm the working width. ...
  • Page 114 Activities before spreading Adjust or switch off automatic calibration Working on smaller parcels With low application rates and small parcel size, the time interval between automatic calibration needs to be reduced.  See »Adapting auto-calibration to field size« on page 85 and Working with very low application rate If very low application rates are to be distributed, e.g.
  • Page 115 Activities before spreading Fine application All three dosing openings normally open uniformly with the dosing setting you set. With a low application rate and/or a low driving speed Dosing openings the dosing openings are opened only slightly so that very little fertiliser would stream through the dosing openings of the spreader.
  • Page 116 Activities before spreading  Suppose you would want to spread slug pellets with the character- istics given in the spreading chart below: With a working width of 18 metres, a driving speed of 8 km/h and a selected application rate of 11.5 kg/ha. Discharge point •...
  • Page 117 Activities before spreading Converting the flow to fine The following will be achieved with the fertiliser and spreading chart application from the example (see the spreading chart below):  The advised discharge point is with a working width of 18 metres and a driving speed of 8 km/h with a selected application rate of 155 kg/ha: Fine dosing is not used when determining this value! Flowrate icon above...
  • Page 118 Activities before spreading The flowrate through the only dosing opening should open three times as much to maintain the same application rate: 37 kg/min. X 3 = 111 kg/min.  Read the new dosing setting with a flowrate of 111 kg/min. In this chart it is at the 112 kg/min position 48+3 (= 51).
  • Page 119 Activities before spreading Setting the fine application In the event that fine application kit is indicated under the heading in directly without calculations the spreading chart: yes, the dosing setting does not need to be calculated. The given value is determined while the spreader was being set Field settings for fine application.
  • Page 120 Activities before spreading Dosing setting The dosing setting to be set can be: • Read from the relevant spreading chart if a lower application rate is to be used whereby the fine application kit is used and Fine Field settings application kit is indicated under the heading in the spreading Spreader inclination 0°...
  • Page 121 Activities before spreading  Suppose you would want to spread slug pellets with the character- istics given in the spreading chart below: With a working width of 18 metres, a driving speed of 8 km/h and a selected application rate of 11.4 kg/ha. •...
  • Page 122 Activities before spreading  Suppose you would want to spread NPK 16-16-16 from the example with the features as given in the spreading chart on this page: With a working width of 18 metres, a driving speed of 8 km/h and a selected application rate of 22.5 kg/ha.

  • Page 123: Manual Calibration Test

    Activities before spreading Manual calibration PTO shaft rotates after disengaging After switching off the PTO shaft, danger could arise as the machine test will continue running because of inertia. Keep a safe distance from the machine until the moving parts have come to a complete stop. Approaching the machine when it is running may cause serious or Connector lethal injuries.
  • Page 124 Activities before spreading The calibration test can now start.  Start the tractor.  Switch the control box on. Switching off the automatic calibration  Switch the automatic calibration off by pressing the manual/auto key in the main screen. A hand will begin to flash in the screen on the right below the spreader.
  • Page 125 Activities before spreading The value of the flow rate could differ slightly from the selected flow rate. If this is the case the control system will calculate the correct dosing setting. A new dosing setting must be estimated and the calibration test performed anew only if there are great differences.

  • Page 126: Variable, Externally Driven Application Rate

    Activities before spreading Variable, externally The control system provides the options to distribute the same application rate all over the site and the option to spread a variable, driven application rate externally driven application rate. This provides the option to spread as per requirements, e.g.
  • Page 127 Activities before spreading Driving through an external signal must then be accepted in the ‘Curve Selected application rate Calibration’ screen.  See section »Set ISOBUS communication« on page 88. The drive for the external system is switched on or off with this screen, as required.

  • Page 128: Filling

    Activities before spreading Filling Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials You could easily come into contact with materials when filling the machine. Always wear protective clothing, such as safety gloves, shoes and goggles. Also read and adhere to the safety instructions of the material manufacturer.
  • Page 129 Activities before spreading Most types of fertilisers attract water and can thereby form large NDICATION chunks. These chunks can block the spreader or distort the spreading pattern. • When working under moist conditions, use a hopper cover that closes well. •...
  • Page 130 Activities before spreading Do not exceed the maximum total weight of 2000 kg!  See also section »Technical specifications« on page 44. The machine has not been constructed to carry the additional weight.Keep the axle load, load capacity of the wheels and the total weight of the tractor, as well as the minimum axle load of the tractor, in mind.

  • Page 131: Spreading Pattern Check (Tray Test)

    Activities before spreading Spreading pattern Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials You are likely to come in contact with the fertiliser or other materials check (tray test) that you want to spread while filling, adjusting and testing the spreader.
  • Page 132 Activities before spreading A tray test checks the fertiliser distribution as the spreader distributes it. The results of this test will indicate if you can improve the settings of the spreader, thereby improving the distribution of fertiliser and limiting loss. You can have a tray test performed by specialised companies, but you can also do the test on your own.
  • Page 133 Activities before spreading General instructions  Check the preset dosing setting and the discharge point.  Check the height (75 cm above the troughs) and the position (angle) of the spreader.  Check the rpm of the PTO shaft and the spreading discs. ...
  • Page 134 Activities before spreading Setting troughs up on the test parcel  Place the grids in the troughs.  Place trough 1 in the middle of the tractor tracks.  Place the other troughs 3 metres to the right of the tractor tracks. Position the troughs horizontally with a spirit level! NDICATION Selected application...
  • Page 135 Activities before spreading  Switch the left spreading disc off by pressing the close key in the main screen. The left dosing unit remains closed while spreading.  Switch the automatic calibration off by pressing the manual/auto key in the main screen. A hand will begin to flash in the screen on the right below the spreader.
  • Page 136 Activities before spreading Test the full field If the spreader is correctly set and the tramlines are set at the correct spreading pattern test distance from each other, you will get good distribution of fertiliser over the land. This will only be achieved if the spreader spreads with the correct spreading pattern.
  • Page 137 Activities before spreading  Start the tractor. Selected application Working width rate  Close all the doors and windows in the cabin.  Switch the control box on.  Press on the input field for the required application rate.  Key in the new value on the popup keyboard. The new value is on the screen of the keyboard.
  • Page 138 Activities before spreading Review and adaptation The content of the separate tubes can differ 15% at most from the average. If the correction seems to be 2 letters too strong after repeating the NDICATION test, set the discharge point back by one letter. Good spreading pattern, the spreader has been adjusted well The spreader is not spreading widely enough.
  • Page 139 Activities before spreading Testing the spreading When using the border spreading plate the aim is to obtain maximum pattern of the border distribution to the border with minimum loss in the ditch. This is why the border spreading plate should be tested. Do not spreading plate perform this test next to the ditch, but mark a line behind which the notional ditch is.
  • Page 140 Activities before spreading  Start the tractor. Selected application Working width rate  Close all the doors and windows in the cabin.  Switch the control box on.  Press on the input field for the required application rate.  Key in the new value on the popup keyboard. The new value is on the screen of the keyboard.
  • Page 141 Activities before spreading Testing the spreading Always perform a calibration test first and determine the correct pattern of the hydraulic dosing setting before checking the spreading pattern. Changing the dosing setting also influences the spreading pattern. border spreading plate  See section »Manual calibration test« on page 123. When using the border spreading plate the aim is to obtain maximum distribution to the border with minimum loss in the ditch.
  • Page 142 Activities before spreading  Set the hydraulic border spreading plate based on the chart below.  Increase the dosing with respect to full field spreading by 4 positions.  Place 1 trough on the land next to the notional border ditch and 2 troughs next to each other in the notional ditch.
  • Page 143 Activities before spreading Review and adaptation Ditch side The maximum permissible loss in the ditch is established in the environmental standards (EN 13739-1). In order to comply with the standards the quantity of fertiliser in the 1st trough, standing in the notional ditch, must be a maximum of 10% of the quantity collected in the trough in the middle of the track (= 100%).
  • Page 144 Activities before spreading Testing the full field Reducing the PTO shaft rpm and closing the right spreading disc also spreading pattern with have an influence on the spreading pattern on the left side of the spreader. The full field spreading pattern should therefore be tested the border spreading when using the border spreading plate.
  • Page 145 Activities before spreading Testing the spreading When using the TrimFlow, the aim is to obtain maximum distribution at pattern of TrimFlow the border with minimum loss in the ditch. This is why the TrimFlow working has to be tested. Do not perform this test next to the ditch, but mark a line behind which the notional ditch is.
  • Page 146 Activities before spreading  Start the tractor and engage the control box.  Close all the doors and windows in the cabin.  Engage the PTO shaft and set the RPM of the spreading discs as per the spreading chart or based on the table in ...
  • Page 147 Activities before spreading Ditch side Review and adaptation The maximum permissible loss in the ditch is established in the environmental standards (EN 13739-1). In order to comply with the standards the quantity of fertiliser in the 1st trough, standing in the notional ditch, must be a maximum of 10% of the quantity collected in the trough in the middle of the track (= 100%).

  • Page 148: Driving On The Road

    Driving on the road Driving on the road Before taking to Observe the permissible and safe height with regard to • the road prescribed maximum height for vehicles in the road traffic regulations, • high-voltage cables or other cables over the road; •...

  • Page 149: Preparing The Machine To Be Transported

    Driving on the road Preparing the Before travelling on a public road with your tractor and machine, you should do the following: machine to be  Check whether tractor and machine are roadworthy. transported  Check that the lights, warning indicators, protectors and brakes are attached properly and are working.

  • Page 150: Use In The Field

    Use in the field Friction between moving parts: Use in the field Be careful of moving parts jamming while carrying out adjustment activities. You could accidentally touch control levers and cause the machine to move. Only start working once all machine parts have stopped and the control levers have been secured.

  • Page 151: Adjusting The Machine

    Use in the field Most types of fertilisers attract water and can thereby form large NDICATION chunks. These chunks can block the spreader or distort the spreading pattern. • When working under moist weather conditions, use a hopper cover that closes well. •...
  • Page 152 Use in the field Height correction with top dressing If the required height of 75 cm above the crop is not possible with your power lift • the topdressing set (optional extra) and/or  See section »Selecting linkage pin height« on page 69. •...
  • Page 153 Use in the field Setting the control Check the settings of the control system before starting to spread. system In the main screen: • Working width, • Selected application rate, • Step increments with over and underdosing, • Simulated driving speed if the tractor is equipped with a speedometer, •...
  • Page 154 Use in the field From the main screen:  Press the key switch in the main screen to go to the ‘Curve Calibration’ screen.  Press site registration key.  Press the scroll keys to select the screen for the particular field. ...
  • Page 155 Use in the field Last setting check A check list is given below, as well as in the jacket of the spreading chart. Do this last check to ensure good spreading results. Are you working with the correct settings from the correct spreading chart, based on: •...

  • Page 156: Clearly Define Tramlines

    Use in the field Clearly define Prevent driving mistakes It is important that the spreading patterns overlap well to ensure good tramlines distribution. A difference in the overlapping is less vital with average working widths, using a triangular spreading pattern. Differences in the spreading pattern are easily noticed with a trapezium pattern on large working widths, however.
  • Page 157 Use in the field  Stop when the ground covered since the previous marker is the same as the set working width.  Engage the parking brake of the tractor.  Place a marker near the identification point.  Proceed until the ground covered since the previous marker is the same as the set working width.
  • Page 158 Use in the field Using the border spreading During one-sided boundary spreading with border spreading plate, plate with tramlines you drive along the outermost work area on the field edge and control the fertiliser granule stream by means of the border spreading plate (accessory).

  • Page 159: Spreading

    Use in the field Spreading To begin spreading, proceed as follows:  Close all the doors and windows in the cabin.  Drive the tractor to the first tramline, depending on the driving pattern required, which may be recognised by the marker in place. ...
  • Page 160 Use in the field  Close the dosing units by pressing the stop key before turning to the headland. The PTO shaft can keep running if you intend to start spreading immediately again. You will find the correct procedure and corresponding distances on the headland in ...
  • Page 161 Use in the field Working method on the The driving pattern that you use, in other words how you must stop headland and turn on the headland, depends on your border spreading method. • spreading the border from the sprayer tramline with TrimFlow and one-sided boundary spreading with additional room (situation A), •...
  • Page 162 Use in the field With border spreading (situation B) Minimum Border spreading Closing dosing units Opening dosing units Border spreading  Drive as closely as possible to the end of the property and stop spreading by closing the dosing units before you turn. ...
  • Page 163 Use in the field Over and underdosing Depending on soil or crop composition, it is preferable to spread more or less fertiliser locally. With the control system, you can over- or under dose to the left, right or on both sides during spreading. You will find all the control keys on the main screen.
  • Page 164 Use in the field Results of one-sided over- or The spreading pattern of both spreading discs overlap partially, underdosing especially in the middle behind the spreader. For this reason, the real application rate will deviate from the one that you set during one-sided over- and under dosing.

  • Page 165: Border Spreading

    Use in the field Border spreading Spreading fertiliser up to the border of the property requires specific attention. On the one hand you want to achieve maximum cover to the field edge to ensure a good crop, while on the other hand you want to minimise the loss over the field edge.
  • Page 166 Use in the field Direction X(1) Spread less at the field edge. This will decrease (environmental the loss over the field edge, but the cover will setting) not be as good Direction Y(5) Spread more at the field edge. Cover is better, (yield setting) but the loss is greater Connector...
  • Page 167 Use in the field After border spreading :  Switch on the right or left spreading disc again by pressing the open key.  Switch the tractor off, remove the key from the ignition and engage the parking brake of the tractor. ...
  • Page 168 Use in the field 75 cm 29½ “ 75 cm 29½ “ Boundary track spreading with the TrimFlow Operation Drive half the working width from the field edge (1/2 X meters) (=first sprayer tramline) when doing boundary track spreading with TrimFlow (optional extra).
  • Page 169 Use in the field Setting The spreading charts indicate the correct setting for the TrimFlow and the relevant rpm for the PTO shaft and the spreading discs. If the settings of the TrimFlow are not given in the relevant spreading chart they can be obtained in the following sources: •...
  • Page 170 Use in the field Procedure  Engage the TrimFlow by operating the relevant single-acting hydraulic valve for a few seconds. This is also how pressure is built Accumulator in the accumulator. You will see the Trimflow symbol on the main screen.

  • Page 171: Stopping Work

    Use in the field Driving pattern When using the TrimFlow, drive in the first sprayer tramline or half the working width (1/2 X metre) from the field edge. Only drive counter-clockwise (to the left) when using the Trimflow. NDICATION 1/2 X m (ft) Stopping work Right after working with the machine, before you leave, you must do the following:...

  • Page 172: Failure And Stoppage

    Use in the field Failure and Be careful that nothing gets jammed It is easy to get injured while working with the spreader. stoppage Work safely with the machine by: • releasing the pressure from the hydraulic system, • switching off the electronic control system, •...
  • Page 173 Use in the field These failures are probably caused by one of the following: • a hard object is blocking the agitator, • a hard object or a large piece of fertiliser is (partially) blocking the supply from flowing to the agitator, •...
  • Page 174 Use in the field  Examine the spreading discs and the discharge opening to see what the cause of the failure/stoppage is.  Adapt the discharge point as needed for easier access.  If you still cannot see the cause, carefully remove the vanes to see better into the discharge opening of the discharge bushing.
  • Page 175 Use in the field Stoppage If you have not found any damage, the failure is probably due to stoppage from an encrusted layer of fertiliser.  Try to reduce the size of the lump or encrusted layer with an object such as a stick, screwdriver or vane.

  • Page 176: Storing The Machine

    Storing the machine Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials Storing the machine It is easy to come into contact with the materials when putting away the machine. Always wear protective clothing, such as safety gloves, shoes and goggles. Also read and adhere to the safety instructions of the material manufacturer.

  • Page 177: Cleaning

    Storing the machine Cleaning If the machine is being put away for a short or longer period of time it is recommended that you lubricate and clean it first. If it is lubricated first you will prevent dirt, fertiliser and water from entering the bearings.

  • Page 178: Disconnecting The Machine

    Storing the machine Disconnecting the Disconnecting safely You may only disconnect the machine when machine • all parts are in a safe condition, • your immediate surroundings are safe, • the hopper is empty. Work carefully by: • checking the surroundings (children!) and ensuring that nobody is in the vicinity of the tractor or the machine, •...
  • Page 179 Storing the machine If you cannot lower the power lift far enough to release the catch hooks, we advise you to place the spreader on a firm, stable ramp, for example a pallet.  Drive the tractor about 200 mm forward (maximum distance depends on the range of the coupling shaft;...
  • Page 180 Storing the machine Preparation for winter The machine must be prepared for winter storage at the end of the storage season . If the machine is being put away for a short or longer period of time it is recommended that you lubricate and clean it first. If it is lubricated first you will prevent dirt, fertiliser and water from entering the bearings.

  • Page 181: Maintenance

    Maintenance Repair damage safely and without delay Maintenance Repair the machine safely before you continue with work: • place the tractor and machine on a firm, straight surface, • switching off the PTO shaft, • releasing the pressure from the hydraulic system, •...
  • Page 182 Maintenance Do not modify the machine Do not modify the machine in any way. Unauthorised modifications may impair the function and/or safety and affect the life of the machine. Only use original parts when replacing Using other non-genuine parts could lead to problems and unsafe situations when using the machine.

  • Page 183: Maintenance Intervals

    Maintenance Maintenance intervals Inspection • • »Checking bolts and nuts« • • »Checking the hydraulic system« • Condition of the agitator and the agitator axle • Condition of the vanes • • »Check the settings of the dosing mechanism« »Checking and setting the discharge point setting •...

  • Page 184: Oil And Grease Content

    Maintenance Oil and grease Never use more oil or grease than prescribed A very high oil level may result in an overheated machine and content damaged seals. Waste storage and disposal Waste from performing maintenance on the machine could be contaminated with fertiliser, oil and grease.

  • Page 185: Gearboxes

    Maintenance Actuators The actuators are provided with 1 grease nipple.  Grease the nipple of both actuators. Grease nipple TrimFlow hinge The hinge of the (accessory) TrimFlow has 1 grease nipple.  Lubricate the nipple. Grease nipple Gearboxes The gearboxes under the spreading discs and the central gearbox contain grease.

  • Page 186: Torques

    Maintenance Torques Guidelines for torques (in Nm) for self-locking nuts, hexagon bolts and nuts. Torques Quality 10.9 12.9 Friction* 0,10 0,13 0,10 0,13 0,10 0,13 0,10 0,13 Thread 1020 1000 1180 * The friction coefficient of 0.10 applies to oiled sheets, cast iron, hardened surfaces, greased threads, etc.

  • Page 187: Checking The Hydraulic System

    Maintenance Checking the Hydraulic oil is under high pressure Never try to stop a leak with your fingers. Never try to locate a hydraulic system hydraulic leak or contain it by hand. When inspecting always use a piece of wood or something similar and wear safety goggles and gloves.
  • Page 188 Maintenance Inspection criteria It is not permitted to carry out repairs on hydraulic hoses! Replace hoses if the following is detected during inspection: • there is damage to the exterior up to the armouring (such as abrasion marks, cuts and tears), •...

  • Page 189: Check The Settings Of The Dosing Mechanism

    Maintenance Check the Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials You are likely to come in contact with the fertiliser or other materials settings of the that you want to spread while filling, adjusting and testing the dosing spreader. Wear protective clothing and safety gloves, read the safety instructions provided by the supplier and follow their directions.
  • Page 190 Maintenance Adjusting the position of The dosing mechanism must be mounted exactly in the centre above the dosing mechanism the spreading discs. The agitator axle must turn separately from the seal ring. Agitator axle Indication If you open the filters, you should block them to prevent unwanted closing.
  • Page 191 Maintenance Adjusting the dosing It is necessary to set the dosing plates to the correct positions to each plates other to ensure correct dosing. If the dosing openings do not close well you will unnecessarily lose fertiliser and the application rate will be higher than intended with a specific dosing setting.

  • Page 192: Checking And Setting The Discharge Point Setting Mechanism

    Maintenance Checking and Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials You are likely to come in contact with the fertiliser or other materials setting the that you want to spread while filling, adjusting and testing the discharge point spreader. Wear protective clothing and safety gloves, read the safety instructions provided by the supplier and follow their directions.
  • Page 193 Maintenance  Perform the check on the other side as well.  Finally, check the position of the dosing mechanisms and the position of the dosing plate as described in  section »Check the settings of the dosing mechanism« on page 189.

  • Page 194: Checking And Setting The Discharge Bushing Height

    Maintenance Checking and Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials You are likely to come in contact with the fertiliser or other materials setting the that you want to spread while filling, adjusting and testing the discharge bushing spreader. Wear protective clothing and safety gloves, read the safety instructions provided by the supplier and follow their directions.
  • Page 195 Maintenance Lock nut  Turn the nuts on the 4 fastening bolts so that the dosing mechanism moves upward. The dosing mechanism is now higher than the spreading disc and discharge bushing. Turn the dosing mechanism upwards until you have good access to the bolts with which the discharge bushing is attached to the agitator axle star.

  • Page 196: Replacing Agitator Axle Seal

    Maintenance Replacing agitator Avoid contact with the fertiliser and other materials You are likely to come in contact with the fertiliser or other materials axle seal that you want to spread while filling, adjusting and testing the spreader. Wear protective clothing and safety gloves, read the safety instructions provided by the supplier and follow their directions.
  • Page 197 Maintenance Agitator axle  Open the sieves and lock them.  Remove the agitator from the agitator axle.  Support the fertiliser bearing ring through a dosing opening so that it will not drop.  Remove the 3 fastening bolts from the seal rings. ...

  • Page 198: Setting The Weighing Sensor

    Maintenance Setting the weighing The spreader is weighed in its entirety with the weighing linkage. The empty weight is determined based on the spreader weight and all of sensor the accessories added together and included in the weighing system. Must be set anew after the weighing sensor has been loosened! The settings of the weighing sensor expire when it is removed.
  • Page 199 Maintenance Setting the signal value The desired signal value to which the adjusting bolt can be read on the left next to the calculated value. Weighing sensor  Turn the adjusting bolt to the desired signal value.  Tighten the lock nut. ...

  • Page 200: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Focus II control box The Focus II control box has a black-and-white screen and fewer function keys beside the screen. Furthermore, this control box has fewer possibilities for communicating with an external system. The tractor and spreader need to be adapted somewhat to be able to use this control box.
  • Page 201 Accessories IsoMatch control box If you want complete ISO control, the IsoMatch control box offers many extra new functions. The latest developments in the field of ISOBUS steering, coupling of the tractor and machine and ease-of-use are all incorporated in the IsoMatch.
  • Page 202 Accessories IsoMatch Tellus GO control box Compact and complete IsoMatch Go, as a handy and more compact variant of the double- screen version, offers complete ISO control with all functions. Besides the smaller dimension with the single screen, the number of USB connections and the absence of Wlan/Wifi constitutes the biggest difference.
  • Page 203 Accessories Conversion to non-ISO tractor with IsoMatch power IsoMatch power cable set for non-ISO tractors IsoMatch power cable set If the tractor does not have an ISOBUS communication, it can be added with the IsoMatch power cable set. Hereafter, your tractor is entirely ISOBUS ready, and you can connect and operate the machine with the IsoMatch control box.
  • Page 204 Accessories Extended ISO cable An extended ISO cable is available for a tractor-drawn spreader. This replaces the short cable that is already fitted. Exchange the whole cable.  The wire-connecting diagram is displayed in the spare parts manual. RS-232 cable The Tellus control box communicates with an external system via an RS-232 connection.
  • Page 205 Accessories Starguide III / IV With the Starguide III / IV you have the following functions: • DGPS driven steering while spraying and for other treatments, whereby close monitoring of the progress is required. • Headland management of your spray sections for treatment with a minimum overlap and untreated surfaces.
  • Page 206 Accessories IsoMatch MultiEye IsoMatch MultiEye is an accessory that enables connecting several cameras to the IsoMatch Tellus.  See the website www.IsoMatchshop.com Driving speed signal You must connect the wheel sensor and the connecting plug for the connecting points driving speed signal from the tractor radar to the tractor ECU PCB. You will find the correct wire connecting points in ...
  • Page 207 Accessories Driving speed signal Consequently, to connect the driving speed signal from a tractor radar connecting plug to the relevant tractor ECU plug, various brand-specific radar cables are available. Mark specific Ready-made radar cables for various tractor brands are available. For very high pulse frequencies and weak signals a pulse divider and Tractor ECU side amplifier are available.
  • Page 208 Accessories TrimFlow TrimFlow is an accurate border spreading tool for boundary track spreading from the last sprayer tramline. TrimFlow enables a very good border spreading pattern with optimal balance between yield and the environment.  See section »Boundary track spreading with the TrimFlow« on page 168.
  • Page 209 Accessories Hopper extensions The loading volume of the spreader can be increased by putting one or two rims in place.  See section »Technical specifications« on page 44. Hopper extensions Take the increase in the filling height and the weight of the machine into account.
  • Page 210 Accessories 28 metre set Extra long vanes and an angle indicator can be delivered for working widths of greater than 24 metres to assist with the front settings of the spreader. The spreading charts cater for this set.  See section »Inclination« on page 111 and »Vane combination« on page 108.

  • Page 211: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting table Problem Possible cause Solution Pag. Dosing setting incorrectly set Check the dosing setting Set the dosing setting for fine application Incorrect setting for fine application as per the instructions Set the correct source of the driving speed Driving speed signal not correctly set signal in the control system, as well as the control box...
  • Page 212 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Pag. Contact your supplier. Update the storage 100, Average quality of fertiliser (too soft, area. Spread with smaller working widths 102, broken, mixed types) or incorrect storage as far as possible Rpm of the spreading discs too high Check the PTO shaft rpm.
  • Page 213 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Pag. Discharge bushing makes contact with Please contact your dealer the spreading disc Repair the machine. Set the dosing 189, Put down spreader with filled hopper Machine mechanism and discharge point again makes a noise Check the spreading discs for damage while running Spreading disc bent / out of balance...

  • Page 214: Decommissioning

    Decommissioning When the life cycle of the machine is over, its separate parts must be Decommissioning properly disposed of. Keep local legislation in mind herewith. Metal parts You must deliver all metal parts to a metal recycling company. Plastic parts All plastic parts can be disposed of as unwanted garbage.

  • Page 215: Liability

    Liability Liability Liability Without prejudice to the other stipulations of these General Conditions and the stipulations of the act on product responsibility, the seller is only liable for damage caused by culpable breach of contract and by unlawful act in the framework of the regulations below: 1.

  • Page 216: Complaints

    Liability Complaints The following stipulations apply, along with national legislation: • The buyer must check the equipment, accessories and spare parts upon delivery for transport damage and completeness. Any possible shortcomings must be reported without delay. • The seller will only consider complaints if the buyer reports them in writing no later than fourteen days after delivery by the seller.

  • Page 217: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Hoofdweg 1278 NL-2153 LR Nieuw-Vennep The Netherlands declare entirely under their own responsibility that the product RO-M EW weighing spreader and accessories Serial number: from VN251 to which this declaration relates, conforms to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC.

  • Page 218: Notes

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  • Page 220: Index

    Index Index Symbols alarm spreading disc rpm 28 metre set supply voltage Alarms meaning angle spreader accessories adjustment 28 metre set application rate border spreading plate adjustment calibration container Manually entered application rate driving speed signal Variable, externally driven Focus control box applications of the machine Global GPS antenna assembly...
  • Page 221 Index complaints adjustment connecting driving speed electric plugs GPS signal hydraulic hoses setting the signal power lift Setting the wheel sensor Connecting plug pin occupation tractor radar connectors wheel sensor maintenance driving speed signal constant application rate Cables control box Connecting the tractor ECU console assembly plugs...
  • Page 222 Index IsoMatch Eye ISOMatch InLine gearboxes IsoMatch keyboard popup Global GPS antenna IsoMatch MultiEye Gored spreading IsoMatch Wireless grease type guarantee Keyboard (pop up) hopper current weight hopper alarm hopper cover liability mounting instructions lighting set hopper extension linkage pin height mounting instructions loading height hopper extensions...
  • Page 223 Index Main screen calibration menu structure deviation mounting instructions replacement calibration container agitator axle seal control box rpm sensor driving speed signal RS-232 cable hopper cover hopper extension safety topdressing set safety TrimFlow axle load vanes coupling shaft Wheel ring electric control system fertiliser hydraulic system...
  • Page 224 Index border spreading plate electrical installation boundary track spreading hydraulic system check manoeuvrability full field power lift full field with the border spreading plate safety left and right workplace one-sided boundary spreading tractor ECU testing connecting points tramline cylinder driving speed signal trapezoidal driving speed signal plug tray test...
  • Page 225 Index values enter modify vane combination vanes adjustment mounting instructions Variable, externally driven application rate warning stickers explanation placement warning triangle weighing sensor Wheel ring wheel rings wheel sensor winter storage working width adjustment vane combination...

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